Audiovox VE-500A User manual

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VE-500A
Low Profile Television
5” LCD Drop Down Under Counter TV
Installation and Operation Manual
nMulti-function Remote Control
nAutomatic Channel Programming
nCable Ready 125 Channel Tuner
nInternal Stereo Speakers
nWall or Under Cabinet Mounting
FEATURES
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5" TFT LCD TV
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
1) Always unplug the VE500A prior to cleaning.
2) Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
3) Use only Audiovox approved power adapter to operate the VE500A.
4) Never overload electrical outlets or use extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.
5) Do not install the VE500A product where it is likely to be exposed to water. Do not install where there
is a chance of liquid being spilt into or on the VE500A.
6) Do not obstruct the ventilation slots. These ventilation slots are necessary to ensure reliable operation
of the VE500A and protect it from overheating.
7) Do not install the VE500A near or over a source of heat such as a radiator or heat register.
8) The VE500A should not be installed in an enclosed or built-in location such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided.
9) Never insert objects of any kind into the VE500A through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-circuit parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
10) Do not attempt to service the VE500A yourself. Opening or removing the covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified Audiovox service personnel.
11) Unplug the VE500A from the outlet and refer servicing to qualified Audiovox service personnel under
anyofthefollowingconditions:
a) If liquid has been spilled, or an object has fallen into the TV.
b) If the TV has been exposed to water.
c) If the TV does not operate normally when following the operating instructions.
d) If the TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

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INCLUDED IN THIS KIT
1 VE500A 5-InchTelevision (P/N 136D2179) (1)
2 Remote Control (P/N 136B2180) (1)
3 AC/DC Power Adapter [email protected] (P/N 1541096) (1)
4 Mountingtemplate (1)
5 Hardware Bag(P/N1502177) (1)
A) 10 - 32 x 2 1/2 Mounting screws (P/N 1001896) (4)
B) 10 - 32 x 3/4 Mounting screws (P/N 1001897) (4)
C) 10 - 32 x 1 3/4 Mounting screws (P/N 1001898) (4)
D) 3/4” Spacer (P/N 1023316) (4)
E) 1/2” Spacer (P/N 1023317) (4)
F) 5/16” Spacer (P/N 1023318) (4)
G) Countersunk washer (P/N 1023319) (4)
H) Self Adhesive Wire mounting clip (P/N 1023320)(2)
TOOLS REQUIRED
Philips head screwdriver
Centerpunch
1/4” Drill bit
Electric Drill
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1) Chooseanappropriatemounting location underneath a cabinetorshelf. Closeproximitytoanelectricaloutlet
andaTVantennaorcableconnectionwillfacilitateaneat,easyinstallation. Donot mount the VE-500A above
arangeoroven. Besure that the location chosenwillprovideadequateaccesstotheelectricalconnectors on
therear of the unitbeforecontinuing.
2) If the locationchosenhas bottom edge moldingitmay be necessarytousethe mounting spacersprovidedto
effectivelylowertheVE-500A’srotatingscreenbelowthemolding. Measurethedistancebetween the bottom
ofthemoldingandthebottomofthecabinet. Amaximummeasurementof1.5”canbeaccommodatedwithout
usingspacers. Forlarger moldings choose acombinationofspacerswhich will reduce themountingdepthto
1.5” or less.
3) Measure the thickness of the bottom of the cabinet or shelf and the spacers chosen. Select the shortest
screwlengthwhich will passthroughthecountersunkwasher, kitchen cabinet andspacerswithbetween1/4”
and 1 1/2” inches to spare
4) Cutoutthetemplate supplied andtapeitinplaceonto the cabinet surfacetobedrilled. Center punchthefour
holesindicated on thetemplateandremove the template.
5) Carefullydrillfour1/4”holesatthelocationsmarked above. Place the screws chosen through the countersunk
washersand then throughtheholesfrom the topdown.
6) Screw the appropriatespacersonto the screws first,thenpositionthe VE-500A and screwitinplace using its
threadedholes.
7) Plug the AC Power adapter into a nearby electrical outlet and into the receptacle marked DC 12v input at the
rearofthe VE-500A
8) Connect your TV antenna or cable system to the antenna connector on the rear of the VE-500A.
9) Route the wiressafelyawayfromheatandmoisturesources and secure theminplaceusingtheselfadhesive
wiremountingclipprovided.
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5" TFT LCD TV
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UNDER CABINET INSTALLATION
Cabinet or
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Bottom
Edge
Molding

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WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION
AUDIO OX
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VerticalMounting
Slot (Rear of Unit)
Donotattempt to install the VE-500Avertically, unless you aresurethattheelectriccircuitsin the chosen area
have been turned off at the fuse or circuit panel. Failure to do this could result in electric shock.
1) When installing the VE-500A vertically, choose a mounting location at or close to eye level. Close proximity
to an electrical outlet and a TV antenna or cable connection will facilitate a neat, easy installation.
2) Cutoutthe template provided andtemporarilytapeitto the wall atthedesiredlocation. Markthe center ofthe
verticalmountingslot and removethetemplate.
3) Determine if a wall stud is present at the chosen location by drilling a 1/16” hole at the marked location. After
penetratingthe depth ofthewallsurface, observe whether ornota structural stud ispresent. Caution,ifnear
electrical outlet, there is likely to be electrical wiring present.
4) Ifastructuralstud ispresent,asuitablelengthdrywallscrewcanbescreweddirectlyintoit. Leaveapproximately
1/4”of the screwprotrudingfromthe wall.
If there is no structural stud present, a drywall anchor from your local hardware store will be necessary.
Rememberto leave 1/4” ofitsscrewhead protruding fromthewall.
5) Hang the VE-500A onto the screw head using the vertical mounting slot at the rear of the unit.
6) Plug the ACPoweradapter into a nearbyelectricaloutlet and intothereceptaclemarked DC 12vinputonthe
bottomof theVE-500A.
8) Connect your TV antenna or cable system to the antenna connector on the bottom of the VE-500A.
9) Route the wiressafelyawayfromheatandmoisturesources and secure theminplaceusingtheselfadhesive
wiremountingclipprovided.

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
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1. REMOTE INFRARED SENSOR
This sensor receives signals from the hand
held remote control.
2. AUTO PROG. BUTTON
This button is used to program active TV
stations into memory. Its operation duplicates
thefunctionof theAUTOMEMORY buttonon
the remote control.
3. BLANK
This button not used.
4. PICTURE BUTTON
This button allows setting of the picture Tint,
Contrast, Brightness and Color. Its operation
duplicates the PICTURE SELECT button on
the remote control unit.
5. VOLUME UP/DOWN BUTTONS
Press to increase or decrease the TV sound
level.
6. CHANNEL UP/DOWN BUTTONS
Thesebuttons areusedtochangethechannel
or make adjustments to the picture quality.
Theiroperationduplicates theCHANNEL UP/
DOWN button on the remote control unit.
7. LED POWER INDICATOR
Illuminates whenever power is applied to the
VE-500A
8. POWER BUTTON
This button will alternately turn the VE-500A
on or off.
9. SCREEN RELEASE BUTTON
This button will release the screen from its
closed position, which allows you to lower it
to a comfortable viewing position.
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AUDIO
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VIDEO DC ANT.
1) 12V DC INPUT
Connectto power adaptersupplied with VE-500A.
2) ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connecttoantennaorcablesystem.
DC12V
INPUT DC 12V OUTPUT
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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

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1) TurntheRemoteControlfacedown. Pressdown ontheridged areaofthe batterycoverandslideitoff.
2) Install thetwo “AAA”batteries includedas shown. Makesure thatproper polarity(+or-)isobserved.
3) Slide the cover back until it clicks.
BATTERY INSTALLATION

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POSITIONING THE SCREEN
Pushing the screen release forward will unlock the screen and it will swing downward. Pivot the
screen forward until a comfortable viewing angle is reached. The screen may also be rotated from
side to side. Do not force the screen beyond its rotational limit of 15 degrees. Once a comfortable
position has been found, the internal detents will hold the screen in this position. The VE-500A is now
ready for use. In vertical mount applications it is not necessary to release and position the screen.
Pressingthepower buttononthe TV ortheremote willturnthe systemonor off. Remember toturn the
unit off and pivot the screen to the locked position when not in use.
The remote control will operate Audiovox Televisions. It is not a universal remote control and will not
control equipment from other manufacturers.
If a universal remote control is to be used with the VE-500A, choose the remote encoding scheme for
Action Televisions when programming the remote.
OPERATION
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
1. POWER ON/OFF
Press this button to turn on the TV. The channel number or current video source will be displayed
on screen, and the picture will appear in a few seconds. Press the button again to turn the TV off.
2. NUMERICAL BUTTONS
Usethese buttonsto makea directchannel selection. Thechannelnumberchosenwillbedisplayed
on the screen for 4 seconds. Channel selection is carried out with 0-9 keys (0-99ch) and “1—“ key
when in cable mode (100-125ch).
3. CHANNEL UP/DOWN BUTTONS
Use these buttons to advance to the next higher or lower channel.
4. VOLUME UP/DOWN BUTTONS
Usethese buttonsto raiseor lowerthe soundlevel. They arealso usedto makepicture adjustments
in picture selector mode.
5. PICTURE SELECT BUTTON
Each time this button is pressed, the on screen picture adjustment display cycles through
“adjustmentbars” forCONTRAST,BRIGHTNESS, COLORandTINT. Oncethedesiredadjustment
bar is displayed, use the VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons to adjust the setting. The display will
automaticallyturnoffifnoadjustmentsaremadewithin6seconds, orifany otherbuttonis depressed.
6. MUTE BUTTON
Press this button to cut off all sound. The screen will display the volume adjustment bar for 6
seconds, indicating that the sound has been turned off. Pressing the button again restores sound
to the previously set level. The mute feature may also be released by pressing the VOLUME UP/
DOWN BUTTONS.
7. AUTO MEMORY BUTTON
When the AUTO MEMORY button is depressed, all channels in TV or CATV mode are searched
and tuned and all the channels with signals detected are automatically stored.
8. SKIP/SEARCH BUTTON
This button selects between SKIP and SEARCH mode. In “SKIP mode” the TV only stops on
channels that are programmed into memory when the CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons are used.
When SKIP mode is off, the TV is in search mode and will stop on all active channels.
9. ERASE/WRITE BUTTON
When tuned to a channel, press this button to store or erase the channel from memory. The
stored channel numbers are displayed in “GREEN” on the screen, and the non-stored channel
numbers are in “RED”. When using the CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons, with the skip mode on, the
VE-500A will tune only to the stored channels .
10. TV/CATV BUTTON
Used to select regular 69 channel Broadcast TV (TV) or 125 Channel Cable TV (STD), (HRC)
Cable, or (IRC) Cable.

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CHANNEL TUNING SET UP
In addition to normal broadcast reception of VHF and UHF channels, if you are a Cable TV subscriber,
your new VE500A is capable of receiving many unscrambled Cable channels without the use of a
converterbox. Whenset to BroadcastTVit receivesCH2-CH69. Whenset to oneofthe CATV modes
(STD, HRC, or IRC) it receives CH1-CH125. Follow this simple procedure to make channel tuning
more convenient.
1. Use the TV/CATV button on the Remote Control to select the broadcast system appropriate for your
home. The system selected will be displayed on the screen. If you have an external roof mounted or
rabbit ear antenna, select “TV,” if you have CABLE TV, select either “STD”, “HRC” or IRC (“STD” is
used by the majority of Cable Systems. Check with your cable system operator).
2. Press the AUTO MEMORY button on the Remote Control Unit or the TV. You will see the TV cycle
through all channels. The built-in Microprocessor will automatically store each channel that is actively
broadcasting in your area.
3. To view only strong clear channels, press the SKIP/SEARCH button on the Remote Control Unit until
“SKIPMODEON”isdisplayed onthebottomofthescreen. TheTVwillnowtuneonly tostrong,active
channels, when the UP or DOWN buttons are used on the monitor or remote control.
To view a weak or marginal channel, press the SKIP/SEARCH button on the Remote Control Unit until
“SKIP MODE OFF” is displayed on the bottom of the screen. Tune to the desired channel using the
CHANNELUP/DOWNbuttonorgodirectlytothechannelbydirectaccessusingthe0-9buttonsonthe
Remote Control.
4. To ERASEachannel, press the ERASE/WRITEbuttonon the Remote ControlUnituntil “MANUAL
MEMORY XXERASE”isdisplayedonscreen. ToSTOREachannel,pressthebuttonuntil“MANUAL
MEMORY XX ADD” is displayed on screen.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Solution
Poor Reception Verify Tuner setting matches Antenna / Cable broadcast
system. Try other system types with the TV/CATV
BUTTON of the remote control.
Remote control will not function Verify that the sensor on the VE-500A is not obstructed.
Verify that the infrared LED on the transmitter is not
obstructed.
Check the condition of the remote control batteries.
Black and White Reception Verify Tuner setting matches Antenna / Cable broadcast
system. Try other system types with the TV/CATV
BUTTON of the remote control.
No output from +12v Output jack Verify that load current draw is less than 300 mA.
NOTE: Dueto the natureofTVsignals, distance fromnearbytransmitter, nearbysurroundingsandweather may
adversely affect TV reception. Results of these conditions may result in the following: picture roll, poor reception
(snowy picture) and momentary loss of color (especially when the vehicle is in motion).

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Illumination: EdgeLight Tube
BacklightingLifeExpectancy: 10,000Hrs.
Pixels: 224,640
Resolution: 960 X 234
PowerSupply: 12 Volts + or - 10% @1.3-1.5 A
OperatingTemperature: 0°- 40°C
StorageTemperature: -20°- 80°C
Sensitivity: 35 db
VideoSystem: NTSC
Audiooutput: 1.5W @ 4W

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