GPX TE1982B User manual

18.5" LED HDTV
User’s Guide for Model TE1982B v1606-01
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Safety Instructions & Warnings
Important Safety Instructions
• Read these Instructions.
• Keep these Instructions.
• Heed all Warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that
produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or ground-
ing - type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. e wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug
does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replace-
ment of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manu-
facturer.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specied by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not remove cover (or back). No
user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing
to qualied service personnel.
ATTENTION
RISQUE D' ÉLECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
This symbol indicates that this product incor-
porates double insulation between hazardous
mains voltage and user accessible parts.
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s en-
closure that may be of sufcient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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FCC Warnings
Warning: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential instal-
lation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Additional Warnings and Precautions
• CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping, or
splashing.
• CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specied may result in hazard-
ous radiation exposure.
• WARNING: Changes or modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• WARNING: Do not place this unit directly onto furniture
surfaces with any type of so, porous, or sensitive nish. As
with any rubber compound made with oils, the feet could
cause marks or staining where the feet reside. We recom-
mend using a protective barrier such as a cloth or a piece of
glass between the unit and the surface to reduce the risk of
damage and/or staining.
• WARNING: Use of this unit near uorescent lighting may
cause interference regarding use of the remote. If the unit is
displaying erratic behavior move away from any uorescent
lighting, as it may be the cause.
• WARNING: Shock hazard - Do Not Open.
• Caution and marking information is located at the rear or
bottom of the apparatus.
• Objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed
on the apparatus.
• Mains plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain
readily operable during intended use. In order to discon-
nect the apparatus from the mains completely, the mains
plug should be disconnected form the mains socket outlet
completely.
• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• WARNING: ere is a danger of explosion if you attempt
to charge standard Alkaline batteries in the unit. Only use
rechargeable NiMH batteries.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, re or the like.
• Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the
battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the
product and keep it away from children.
• If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed
inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Completely replace all old batteries with new ones.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable
(ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.
• Batteries should be recycled or disposed of as per state and
local guidelines.
• WARNING: This product may contain chemicals known
to the State of California to cause birth defects, or other
reproductive harm (California Prop 65). Wash hands after
handling.
• This product meets and complies with all Federal regulations.

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Table of Contents
Setup � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �5
Includes
Connecting the Stand
Power
Remote Batteries
Orientation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �6
TV Controls & Inputs
Remote Functions
Connecting Devices to Your TV � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-12
Connecting Cable TV or a TV Antenna
Connecting HDMI
Connecting Composite Audio/Video
Connecting HDMI - Rear View
Connecting Component (YPbPr) Video/Audio
Connecting a Computer
Connecting Optical Audio
Connecting RCA Audio Output
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Auto Scanning for Channels
Parental Controls (V-Chip)
Setting Favorites
Viewing Favorites
Setting the Clock
USB and SD, MMC, MS Memory Card � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 15
Using a USB Thumb Drive
VESA Specications
Company Information � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 16
Contact Information
Warranty
International Support

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Includes
• Remote control and 2 AAA batteries
• Removable stand
• AC/DC Power Supply
Requires 2 AAA-size batteries (included).
Plug the small end of the power cord into the DC Input
on the back of the TV, and the large plug into a standard
wall outlet.
Setup
When placing TV on flat surface, be careful not to push, scratch, or otherwise damage the front of the TV and LCD
screen. Using a phillips-head screwdriver, tighten the screws by hand. Using a power drill could damage the TV stand.
Note: Some pixels may be visible on the screen, appearing as tiny red, green, blue or black spots. This is normal and is not a
defect on the TV, and does not negatively affect the performance or picture quality.
Connecting the Stand
Power Remote Batteries

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Orientation
TV Controls & Inputs
DC Power Input
USB Port
Stereo Audio Input
Composite
Video Input (Y)
Component
Video Input
(Y/Pb/Pr)
HDMI Input
VGA/PC
Video Input
PC Audio Input
Stereo Audio Output
Headphone Jack
TV Antenna/
Cable Input
Optical
Audio Output
Source /Setup Menu
Volume -/+
Channel -/+
Power

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FREEZE
ASPECT
DISPLAY SLEEP
SET UP SOURCE
GUIDE EXIT
PICTURE
SOUND
REPEAT
-
CC
AUDIO
FAVORITES
PREV
Remote Functions
Power
Press to power the
television o or on.
Display
Press to view the on-
screen display.
Aspect
Press to adjust the aspect ratio
between ZOOM, WIDE,
CINEMA, and NORMAL.
Number Keypad
Use to enter channel
or track numbers.
Audio/CC
Press to adjust the current audio
settings for the loaded DVD.
In TV mode, press to turn closed
captioning o or on.
Favorites
Press to access your saved
channels.
Setup
Press to view the television setup
menu.
Arrows/Enter
Press to make selections in
the on screen menus.
Guide
In TV mode, press to view the
on-screen television guide.
Volume ±
Press to adjust the
television volume.
Picture
Press to adjust the picture
between STANDARD, SOFT, USER,
and DYNAMIC. The user mode
can be customized by accessing
Picture Settings in the menu.
Play/Pause
Press to play or pause an
individual chapter or track.
Stop
Press to stop an individual
chapter or track during play.
Mute
Press to mute the volume.
Freeze
Press to freeze or unfreeze the
current frame in TV mode.
Sleep
Press to set the sleep timer.
After the set time has
expired the television will
automatically power o.
Repeat
Press to repeat the current
selection or track.
Prev
In TV mode, press to switch
to the previous channel.
Source
Use the Arrow/Enter buttons
to select the source.
Exit
Press to exit the current
on-screen menu.
Sound
Press to adjust the sound
between STANDARD, MUSIC,
USER, MOVIE, and SPORTS.
The user mode can be
customized by accessing
Sound Settings in the menu.
Channel ±
Press to adjust the
television channel.
Skip Back/Forward
Press to skip between
chapters or tracks.
Reverse/Fast Fwd
Press to search through an
individual chapter or track.

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Connecting Devices to Your TV
Connecting Cable TV or a TV Antenna
Requires a cable TV hookup or TV antenna cable (not included).
1. Connect the Cable/Antenna wire to the input on the television.
2. Press the Source button to switch to TV mode.
3. Press the Setup button to access the setup menu.
4. Press the Arrow () buttons to highlight the Channel icon, and press the Enter button.
5. Press the Arrow () buttons to highlight Air/Cable. Press the Arrow () buttons
to select AIR or Cable.
6. Press the Arrow () buttons to highlight Auto Scan. Press the Enter button to begin scanning
for available channels.
Connecting HDMI
HDMI offers superior sound and picture quality when compared to Composite or other connection types, and is the
easiest way to connect your media devices to the television.
Requires a device that supports HDMI and a HDMI cable (not included).
1. Connect the device’s HDMI output to the HDMI input on the television.
2. Press the Source button to switch to the connected input HDMI.
Connecting Composite Audio/Video
Requires composite video (yellow) and RCA stereo (red,white) cables (not included).
1. Connect the video output on your media device to the corresponding color coded video inputs on the television
with a Composite Video cable.
2. Connect the audio output on your media device to the corresponding color coded audio input on the television
with stereo RCA cables.
3. Press the Source button to switch to the connected input AV Composite.

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HDMI
Connecting HDMI - Rear View
Connecting Composite Audio/Video- Rear View
Connecting Cable TV or a TV Antenna - Rear View

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Connecting a Computer
You will need: a PC with a VGA output, and a VGA cable (not included).
1. Connect the computer’s VGA output to the VGA/PC Input on the television.
2. Press the Source button to switch to the PC Mode.
3. Audio from the connected PC can be input to the television through the TV’s PC Audio Input by using
a 3.5mm audio cable (not included).
Connecting Optical Audio
You will need: a receiver with a Digital Optical Input and a Digital Optical Audio Cable (not included).
1. Connect the Digital Optical Audio Cable from the Optical Output on the television to the Input
on the receiver.
2. Set the receiver to accept the Optical Input source from the television.
Please Note:
Home theater systems may label the Digital Optical Out source differently, such as “PCM”,
or“Digital Audio Input”. Please consult your home theater system’s user manual in order to select
the correct input source.
If there is no sound, be sure the Digital Audio Output is set to PCM (under the screen in TV Setup).
Connecting Devices to Your TV
You will need: component video (green, blue, red) and RCA stereo (red, white) cables (not included).
1. Connect the audio output on your media device to the corresponding color coded audio input on the
television with stereo RCA cables.
2. Connect the video output on your media device to the corresponding color coded video inputs on the
television with a Component Video cable.
3. Power the television on and press the Source button to switch to the connected input YPbPr.
Connecting Component (YPbPr) Video/Audio

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Connecting a Computer- Rear View
Connecting Optical Audio - Rear View
Connecting Component (YPbPr) Cables - Rear View

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IMPORTANT:
The RCA Audio Output sends a xed audio volume level to any connected audio
device. To adjust the volume, you must change it from the connected device.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME OF THE TV WILL HAVE NO EFFECT ON THE
VOLUME OF THE CONNECTED AUDIO DEVICE.
Connecting RCA Audio Output
Requires an RCA to RCA Audio cable (not included).
Note: This is not a headphone jack, please do not attempt to use headphones with this port.
1. Connect the included RCA to RCA audio cable to the Audio Output on the television and an audio input of an
external stereo system.
2. Adjust the external stereo system's source to the TV.
3. Audio played through the unit will now be heard through the connected stereo system.
Connecting Devices to Your TV

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Connecting RCA Audio Output - Rear View

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Parental Controls (V-Chip)
1. Press the Source button to switch to TV mode.
2. Press the Setup button.
3. Press the Arrow () buttons to highlight Lock, and press the Enter button.
4. Enter the default passcode to access the Lock preferences. The default passcode is 0 0 0 0.
5. From this menu, you can lock out specific ratings from the United States rating system or the Canadian rating
system by accessing the V-CHIP settings. You can also lock the buttons on the television or lock specific
sources from access.
Setting Favorites
1. Press the Source button to switch to TV mode.
2. Press the Setup button to access the setup menu.
3. Press the Arrow () buttons to highlight the Channel icon. Press the Enter button.
4. Press the Arrow () buttons to highlight the Favorites icon. Press the Enter button.
5. Use the Arrow () buttons to select the desired channels and then press the Enter button.
Viewing Favorites
1. Press the Source button to switch to TV mode.
2. Press the Favorites button to view a list of your saved favorites.
Setting the Clock
1. Press the Setup button to access the setup menu.
2. Press the Arrow () buttons to highlight the Time icon, and press the Enter button.
3. Press the Arrow () buttons to highlight Time Zone, and press the Arrow () buttons to select your
current time zone.
4. Press the Arrow() buttons to highlight Auto Clock, and press the Arrow() buttons to turn auto clock on
or off. When the correct time zone is set, auto clock will automatically set your clock and date for you.
5. To set the time and date manually, turn Auto Cock off, highlight Clock, and use the Arrow and Enter buttons to
manually set the time and date.
Settings
Auto Scanning for Channels
The Auto Channel Scan must be run before any channels can be viewed on the television.
1. Press the Source button to switch to TV mode.
2. Press the Setup button to access the setup menu.
3. Press the Arrow () buttons to highlight the CHANNEL icon. Press the Enter button.
4. Press the Arrow () buttons to highlight Air/Cable. Press the Arrow () buttons to select AIR.
5. Press the Arrow () buttons to highlight Auto Scan. Press the Enter button to begin scanning
for available channels.
Note: Initial channel scanning process may take up to 15 min.

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Using a USB Thumb Drive
Please note that this unit only supports JPEG and MP3 files.
Video file types are not supported.
1. Load a USB thumb drive into the USB Port on the
back of the television.
2. Press the Source button to switch to Media mode.
3. Use the Arrow and Enter buttons to select and
play media from the connected USB thumb drive.
USB and SD, MMC, MS Memory Card
Using a USB Thumb Drive - Rear View
VESA Specications
• 100mm x 100mm spacing (wth. x ht.)
• M4 bolt pattern and thread pitch
A 10 to 15mm long bolt is recommended, depending on the thickness of the wall bracket selected.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND HAVING THIS TELEVISION MOUNTED PROFESSIONALLY.
Mounting to a Wall
100mm
100mm

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International Support
To download this User’s Guide in English, Spanish, and French, or to get answers to frequently asked questions, visit
the support section at: www.gpx.com
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frecuentes, visite la sección de apoyo en: www.gpx.com
Pour télécharger ce guide de l’utilisateur en anglais, espagnol ou français, ou pour obtenir des réponses à des
questions fréquemment posées, consultez la rubrique d’assistance sur: www.gpx.com
Contact Information
Website: www.gpx.com
Email Support: [email protected]
Email Parts: [email protected]
Phone Support: 1-888-999-4215
Warranty
For Warranty Information and the most up-to-date version of this User’s Guide, go to: www.gpx.com
Company Information
Copyright © 2012 Digital Products International (DPI, Inc.) All other trademarks appearing herein are the property of
their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice.