Before operating your unit, pIease read alI these safety and operating instructions completely and then retain for future reference. Customer's Record You wiIl find the model number and chassis number on the back of your unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided beIow. Refer to them whenever you caII upon your Apex deaIer regarding this product. Model Number: GT2015DV Chassis Number: CN-12C2 Safety Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FlRE OR ELECTRlC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAlN OR MOISTURE. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION The Iightning symboI in the triangIe tells you that the voltage inside this product may be strong enough to cause an eIectric shock. NOT TRY TO SERVlCE THlS CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC PRODUCT YOURSELF. TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS lN- The excIamation point in the triangIe tells SlDE. REFER SERVlClNG TO QUALlFIED you that important operating and mainte- SERVlCE PERSONNEL. nance instructions foIlow this symboI. CAUTIONS: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THlS POLARlZED PLUG WlTH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED INTO THE OUTLET TO PREVENT ANY EXPOSURE OF THE PRONGS ON THE POLARIZED PLUG. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IH HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. The unit employs a Laser System. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated. Avoid dispIaying stationary images on your TV screen for extended periods of time. Stationary patterns generated by computer dispIays, video games, stock market reports, etc. can become permanentIy engrained on the picture tube. This damage is not protected by your warranty as it is the result of misuse. ShouId you wish to use your Apex TV/DVD combo to dispIay stiIl images, it is aIways advisabIe to reduce brightness and contrast settings. Never Ieave a video game or computer display unattended. 1 BEFORE OPERATlON (continued) Safety Precautions (continued) WARNING: THE REGION CODE FOR THE UNIT IS 1. Since it is very usual for DVD movies to be released at different times in different regions of the world, all players have region codes and disks can have an optional region code. If you load a disk of a different region code to your player, you will see the region code notice on the screen. The disk will not play, and should be unloaded. NOTE TO CABLE INSTALLER IN THE USA: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of te NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Important Safety lnstructions CAUTlON PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS, KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND HEED ALL WARNINGS. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. EIectricaI energy can perform many usefuI functions. This TV set has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personaI safety. However improper use can resuIt in potential eIectricaI shock or fire hazards. In order not to defeat the safe guards incorporated in this TV set, observe the foIlowing basic rules for antenna/ TV instaIIation, use and servicing. All operating and use instructions shouId be foIlowed. Do not remove the cabinet cover. This may expose you to dangerous voItages. Refer all servicing to quaIified service personnel. 2 BEFORE OPERATlON (continued) Precautions Power Sources -The unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the unit or as indicated in the Operation Manual. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, consult your sales person or your Iocal power company. For unit designed to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. ~ 120V AC Grounding or PoIarization - Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding- 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. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Wide bIade Lame Iarge Cuchilla ancha Alternate Warnings -This plug wiIl onIy fit into a grounding-type power outIet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug. Water and Moisture Warnings- Do not use the unit near water-for exampIe, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or Iaundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. The unit shaII not be exposed to dripping or spIashing and no objects filIed with liquids, such as vases, sh...