Apex AD-1145 User Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long

: To reduce the

risk of fire and electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back) of the unit. Refer servicing only to qualified service personnel.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. However, safety is your responsibility, too. This sheet lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of the video product and accessory equipment. Please read them carefully before operation and using your video product.

Installation

Read these instructions.

1.

Keep these instructions.

2.

Heed all warnings.

3.

Follow all instructions.

4.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

5.

Clean only with a dry cloth.

6.

Do not bolck any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the

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Manufacturer s instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers

8.

,stoves, or other apparatus(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Do not defect the safety purpose of the polarized plug. Apolarized plug

9.

has two blades with one wider than the other . The wide blade is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at

10. plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Only use attachments/ accessories specified by the manufacturer.

11.

12.

Use only with the cart , stand , tripod, bracket, or table specified 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.

13. period of time.

14.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled, objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, or when the unit does not operate normally , or has been dropped.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects

15. filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Power cord protection- To avoid any malfunctions of the unit and to protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the following: a) Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting the AC power

cord to this unit. b) Do not connect or disconnect the AC power cord with wet hands. c) Keep the AC power cord away from heating appliances. d) Never put any heavy object on the AC power cord. e) Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC power cord in any way.

Remote dust, dirt , etc. on the plug at regular intervals.

16.

If the unit has been dropped or otherwise damaged, turn off the power and

17. disconnect the AC power cord.

If smoke , odors or noises are emittecd from the unit , turn off the power and

18. disconnect the AC power cord.

Placement-Avoid placing the unit in areas of direct sunlight, heating

19. radiators, closed automobiles, high temperature (over 35 C(95 F)), high humidity (over 90%), excessive dust, vibration, impact or where the surface is titled, as the internal parts may be seriously damaged.

20.

Non-use periods- When the unit is not used, turn the power off.

When the unit is unused for a long period of time, the unit should be

21. unplugged from the household AC outlet.

No fingers or other objects inside-Touching internal parts of this unit is

22. dangerous and may cause serious damage to the unit. Do not attempt to disassemble the unit.

Do not put any foreign objecton the disc tray.

23.

Keep away from water and magnets.

24.

Keep the unit away from flower vases, tubs, sinks, etc. If liquids are spilled

25. into the unit, serious damage could occur.

Keep magnetic objects, such as speakers, distant from the player.

26.

Stacking-Place the unit in a horizontal position and do not place anything

27. heavy on it.

Do not place the unit on amplifiers or other equipment which may become

28. hot.

Condesation-Moisture may form on the lens in the following cases:a)

29. immediately after a heater has been turned on b) in a steamy or very humid room c)the unit is moved from a cold environment to a warm one.

If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly. In this case ,

30. turn off the power and wait about one hour for the moisture to evaporate.

Noise interference while a broadcast is being received. Depending on the

31. reception condition of TV, interference may appear on the TV screen while you are watching a TV broadcast, if the units is switched on . This is not a malfunction of the unit or the TV. To watch a TV broadcast , turn off this unit.

Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than

32. those specified here in may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Polarization- This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating -

33. current line plug. This plug will fit into the power outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted without blade exposure. If you need an extension cord, use a

FEATURES CONTENTS

DVD, CD, MP3, Picture CD compatible CD-R, CD-RW ,WMA capable

TV format:

NTSC color system 4:3 / 16:9 screen format select

Video output:

Composite Video output S-Video output

WARNING IMPORTANT NOTICE FEATURES

INTRODUCTION

About DVD About Mp3 About WMA About the player Front panel Rear panel Remote control

Page

2-3 3 4

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Audio output:

Down-mix stereo output Dolby Digital output(coaxial)

DVD features:

Multi Subtitle select Multi Language select Multi Angle select

Other features:

On screen control menu Digital zooming Slow motion forward Child lock Auto power ON/OFF(Standby)

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works.

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This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

The player has built in copyright protection technology that prevents copying from a DVD disc to any media.

If a video recorder is connected to the player, the video output image will be distorted during recording.

SYSTEM CONNECTION

System connection figure

GETTING STARTED

Play a disc Power management

FUNCTION BUTTONS

[Power], [Open/Close disc tray], [Play/Pause/Step/Stop] [Skip], [Search], [Slow], [Select an item], [OSD], [Title/Menu] [Goto], [Repeat], [A-B], [Number key pad], [Angle] [Subtitle],[Audio], [AFF], [Zoom], [Mute], [Volume/Level] , [Shuffle], [Program]

ON SCREEN DISPLAY

DVD mode CD mode MP3 mode Kodak Picture CD mode

SETUP MENU

LANGUAGE MENU OSD Menu / Subtitle / Audio / DVD Menu

VIDEO MENU

TV Shape

AUDIO MENU Digital out RATING MENU

Password / Rating / Change password

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TROUBLESHOOTING

SPECIFICATIONS

WARRANTY

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INTRODUCTION

LOADING BATTERIES INTO THE REMOTE CONTROL

Loading batteries to the remote control

Remove the battery compartment cover.

Load two AAA batteries into the battery compartment.

Make sure that the batteries have been inserted in the correct polarities matching to the symbols +, - marked in the battery compartment. Close the battery compartment cover.

When replacing batteries, replace both batteries. Do not mix new and used batteries operating together, otherwise, the operation lifetime will be much shorter than normal.

Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for a prolonged period of time.

The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the infrared sensor of the unit during operation.

If the sensor has been covered or there is a large object between the remote control and the sensor, the sensor will not respond.

The sensor may not able to receive the remote signal when it is exposed to direct sunlight or a strong artificial light (fluorescent or strobe light). In this case, change the direction of the light or reposition the unit to avoid direct lighting.

DIGITAL

Within approximately 6 meter (20 feet)

UM-4

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UM-4

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Remote

sensor

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BE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

Do not dispose batteries as regular trash, dispose batteries

Do not dispose batteries as normal rubbish. Be environmentally friendly,

dispose batteries following the Government's regulation.

following Government regulations.

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POWER

EJECT

DISPLAY

AUDIO

SUB TITLE

MUTE

ZOOMANGLE

VOLUME

SHUFFLE

AFF

RM-1150

About DVD

INTRODUCTION

Your new APEX DIGITAL AD-1145 DVD player is designed for you to enjoy all forms of disc media. Your player will allow you to enjoy full-motion pictures with "at -the-movies" picture and cinema quality sound.

You new player also supports CD, MP3, and WMA. Your player also has several enchanced features, including a S-video output, Parental Control, and Kodak Picture CD compatibility. This is a truly multimedia machine design for the multimedia world to enjoy. The digital age has never been easier to enjoy than with APEX DIGITAL.

Disc information

Disc types

Capacity

Disc size

Horizontal Resolution

Sub-titles

Sound tracks

Symbol

DVD

Single-layer / Single side

4.7GB = 2 hr

Single-layer / Double sides

8.5GB = 4 hr

Double-layers / Single side

9.4GB = 4.5 hr

Double-layers / Double sides

17GB = 8 hr

12cm / 8cm

500 lines up

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CD

650MB = 74min

12cm / 8cm

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Select a DVD disc

DVD Region Code

DVD discs and DVD players are manufactured under the worldwide agreed DVD Regional Code System that the player will operate only with corresponding disc of the same Regional Code.

Region code

Region

Canada, USA

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Europe (incl. Poland, Romania, The Czech

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republic), Japan, Middle East (incl. Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran, South Africa)

East Asia (incl. Hong Kong, Taiwan, South

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Korea), South-East Asia

Australia, Caribbean, Central & South

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America, Mexico, New Zealand

Africa, Former Soviet Union, India, North

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Korea, Pakistan, Turkmenistan

China

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Care of disc

DVD features symbols

Each DVD disc contains various features depending on production of the disc. Below are some of the symbols representing the features:

1

Regional Code / Video output system

NTSC

Dolby Digital Surround

DTS Digital Surround

2

Number of Audio Tracks

2

Number of Sub-titles

The player has built in copyright protection technology that prevents copying from a DVD disc to any media.

If a video recorder is connected to the player, the video output image will be distorted during recording.

REMARK

Some features contained in this DVD player are related to the DVD disc's software.

Some features cannot be performed if the disc does not support the feature, or requires special settings.

Check the features printed on the disc's packing or follow the instructions of the Disc's on screen menu.

L B

16 : 9

R E S T R I C T E D

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Screen Format

Child Lock

Angle Indicator

Hold the disc with fingers. Hold the disc's outer edge and/or the center spindle hole. Do not touch the disc surface.

Do not bend or press the disc. Do NOT expose the disc to direct sunlight or heating sources.

Store discs in cabinet vertically, in dry condition. Prevent exposure to: Direct sunlight Heat or exhaust from a heating device. Extreme humidity.

Clean the disc surface with a soft, dry cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc surface gently, radically, from center toward the outer edge.

Do not apply thinner, alcohol chemical solvent, or sprays when cleaning. Such cleaning fluids will permanently damage the disc surface.

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INTRODUCTION

This player is compatible with the following disc types:

DVD

single sided / double sided single layered / double layered

CD-DA CD-MP3 CD-WMA Kodak Picture CD CD-R / CD-RW*

*NOTE: Some PC application files on CD-R or CD-RW

CANNOT be accepted by the unit, e.g. CD-ROM under PC Windows, etc.

(Some CD-R/CD-RW written formats may not be playable.)

About MP3

MP3 (MPEG 1, Audio Layer 3) is a digital audio format for quick downloading files that sound similar in performance to CDs. MP3 uses entropy encoding to reduce the number of redundant sounds in an audio signal to a minimum. It takes music from a CD and reduces it by a factor of 12, with no noticeable loss of quality. On a normal CD of 74 minutes you can store over 130 songs.

Disc information

Sampling rate should be 44.1 kHz and bit rate is recommended within the range from 128 Kbps to 256 Kbps, in order to achieve the best performance. In general, higher quality settings result in larger file sizes.

MP3 Format

Sampling rate

44.1 kHz

Bit rate

56 Kbps

Quality

The following discs are NOT acceptable by the DVD player:

DVD disc with region code that does not match the player's region code (Check the disc's region code printed on the disc packing. Region code "ALL" will be acceptable by all players.)

Some DVD discs that were purchased outside the application country.

PC application on CD-R/CD-RW.

CD-ROM for PC interface only.

CD-MP3 under Windows format.

MP3 CD-R/CD-RW of not proper format

(see "Tips for making a good MP3 CD" below)

Tips for making a good MP3 CD

System Requirement (Recommended) : IBM PC or compatible 200 MHz or faster Windows 95 / 98 / ME / XP / NT / 2000 32 MB RAM 205 MB free hard disk space (at least 140 MB of this space must reside on the system boot drive) CD-Recordable or CD-ReWritable driver Windows compatible sound card 16-bit or better (optional).

Using a good quality CD-RW disc, CD-R is recommended. Up to 650 MB (74-minute CD) or 700 MB (80-minute CD) of MP3files can be recorded.

Select a high quality and stable CD Recorder (Writer). HP CD-Write+9200 is recommended.

44.1 kHz

64 Kbps

80 Kbps

96 Kbps

112 Kbps

128 Kbps

160 Kbps

192 Kbps

224 Kbps

256 Kbps

FM Radio Quality

Near CD Quality

Good CD Quality

Better than CD Quality

Studio Quality

Select an advanced CD burning software. Easy CD Creator 4.0 or higher version is recommended.

MP3 is data and not WAV information as such Mode 1 must be selected when compiling and burning your discs.

Drag and drop (Direct CD) must not be used to compile the disc. The player will not recognize this format.

Only single session recordings can be used. Multi session recordings are not recognized and will not be played

Select Data CD Project (software user interface), file system should comply with the standard of ISO 9660 or Joliet. OR select MP3 CD Project for convenience operation (available in Easy CD Creator 5.0)

It is advised to " finalize " the CD after it is burned.

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About WMA

What is WMA?

WMA refers to a new format of music files from Microsoft available from WMA web sites.The compression used allows you to record from your computer up to 22 hours of music on CD-ROM and play back through your DVD Player.APEX Digital is the first company to offer this feature in a home DVD player with the ability to play back CD-ROM discs recorded with WMA audio files.

Playing a WMA format

Insert a WMA CD,the DVD player will initialize the disc and the directory will be displayed on the TV screen.

1.Press to select the column of WMA file.

Press to select the WMA file.Press or

during playback to skip the tracks.

3.Press number buttons 1-9 to select the track.If the track number is larger than 9,press [+10],then press another digit. (I.E., track 12, Press +10, then 2.)

INTRODUCTION

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CD-R 2/133 00:02:43

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WMA

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Track 01

1

Track 02

2 3

Track 03

4

Track 04

5

Track 05

Song: Track 02

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Track 06

7

Track 07

8

Track 08

9

Track 09

10

Track 10

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INTRODUCTION

About the player

Main Power button

AL

DIG

IT

Rear panel

Disc tray

Remote sensor

Progressive Scan Video

(Y Pb Pr)

Play button

Skip Forward

Skip Backward

Eject button

(disc tray open / close)

Pre Stop / Stop button

S-Video

Coaxial Digital Audio

Down Mix Audio 2 Channel L/R

Composite Video

AC 120V

~60Hz

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Remote control

Certain features of the player can only be performed using the remote control. Some features described in this owner's manual are related to the disc's encoding. Certain features may not be available, if the disc encoding does not support the feature.

POWER

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5

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12

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16

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AFF

MUTE

VOLUME

SHUFFLE

RM-1150

EJECT

DISPLAY

AUDIO

SUB TITLE

ZOOMANGLE

INTRODUCTION

REMARK

Certain

features contained in this DVD player are

related to the DVD disc's software.

Certain features cannot be performed if the disc does

not support the feature, or requires special settings.

Check the features printed on the disc's packaging or follow the instructions of the Disc's on screen menu.

1

Power standby On/Off

2

Program Setting

3

GOTO time search

4

Repeat playback

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21

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25

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30

Title / Chapter / Disc

Repeat section A to B

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Setup

6

Cursor

7

Up / Down / Left / Right

8

Enter

9

Return to DVD disc Menu

10

Return to DVD disc Title

11

Mute

Volume adjust

12

13

AFF

Shuffle

14

Step play

15

Press to play frame by frame

Slow forward

16

Pause

17

Stop

18

Press once - Stop (may resume with PLAY button) Press twice - Stop

Progressive / Interlace video output select

19

20

Disc tray Open / Close

Notes

The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the infrared sensor during operation. When the sensor is covered or there is a large object between the remote control and the sensor, the sensor cannot receive signals. The sensor may not be able to receive signals properly when it is exposed to direct sunlight or a strong artificial light (such as a fluorescent or strobe light). In this case, change the direction of the light or reposition the unit to avoid direct lighting.

Numeric entry

21

22

Clear the last entry

On Screen Display On / Off

23

DVD Audio Track (DVD disc feature)

24

25

Subtitle select (DVD disc feature)

Zoom

26

Angle select (DVD disc feature)

27

Skip forward / backward

28

Search forward / backward

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30

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Play

SYSTEM CONNECTION

System connection figure

The diagram below illustrate the standard connections to your television and (optional) home theater system. For more detailed instruction to connect your home theater system, please refer to your equipment's owner manual

VCR or RF modulator

This connection is optional for connecting to a TV set that does not have AV input jacks. This connection gives the lowest picture quality.

The player has built in copyright protection technology that prevents copying from a DVD disc to any media.

If a video recorder is connected to the player, the video output image will be distorted during recording.

VCR

Video Cassette Recorder

Yellow White Red

To Optical input

Digital decoding amplifier

Green Blue Red

To TV S-Video input

To TV antenna input

.........

Optional to VCR AV input

You may connect either one of the video output:

( Composite, S-Video, Y Cb Cr / Y Pb Pr, Scart(R-G-B))

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Yellow Red White

OR

Yellow

To TV video V input

White

Red

To TV audio L, R input

Green

Blue

Red

To progressive scan video input

OR

L

Front Left Front Right

C

Centre

R

To connect a stereo or home theatre amplifier, connect the DVD player audio outputs to the amplifier audio inputs.

OR

Connect the digital audio coaxial output to the digital amplifier's coaxial input with an optional coaxial cable

Subwoofer

Surround Left Surround Right

SL

SW

SR

AC 120V

~60Hz

Optional to stereo audio L,R input

Stereo amplifier

Red

White

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GETTING STARTED

Unpack the unit.Save the box and packing for the duration of the warranty period .

Read through this owner's manual before installation and use.

Load batteries into the remote control unit and verify batteries are installed correctly.

Connect the system, make sure the connections are secured.

Connect the power plug to the AC power outlet.

Play a disc

Switch on the player

Push the main power button to turn on the DVD unit. Power on the TV set and the amplifier if connected.

Load a disc

OPEN

Set up the system

Select the corresponding setting of the TV set (AV1, AV2, etc.) and the amplifier, until the DVD power on screen appears.

Press OPEN button on the remote control (or front panel) to open the disc tray. Load a disc and press OPEN to close the disc tray.

(Note, place the disc's label side up, blank side down)

Certain features contained in this DVD player

REMARK

are related to the DVD disc's software.

Certain features cannot be performed if the disc does not support the feature, or requires special settings.

Check the features printed on the disc's packaging or follow the instructions of the Disc's on screen menu.

Automatic Play

The unit will take a few seconds to download the disc's inital data, then start playing automatically.

If a DVD Disc Menu appears on screen

Press PLAY button on the remote (or on the unit) to start playing.

Press CURSOR buttons

or

PLAY

NOTE

Normally, when a MP3 disc is loaded, the unit will take longer time to download the initial data.

A DVD disc that does not match the region code cannot be played by this player.

to select the desired feature in the menu,

and then press the ENTER button to confirm a selection.

To return to the disc main menu, press MENU button on the remote. Do not load a disc upside down. This DVD player will play only Region 1 DVD only.

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2

Power management

The player is equipped with an energy saving power management.

While In STOP mode and no operation of the unit for 5 minutes, the player will switch off to standby mode automatically.

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FUNCTION BUTTONS

Power ON / OFF

POWER ON / OFF

Open / Close disc tray

OPEN

To switch the player between power on and off mode:

Press POWER button on front panel

(Always switch off the player after use)

To open and close the disc tray:

Press OPEN button on the remote

or

OPEN button on the front panel

Play / Pause / Step/ Stop

2

3

1

Press PLAY button

1

to play the disc

Press PAUSE button

2

to pause.

Press Step button to step forward

3

the still picture frame by frame.

Press to resume normal playback.

4

Press STOP button

to stop in two modes:

a) Press Once :

b) Press Twice :

10

STOP memorizes the interrupt position. ( May resume with Play button )

To stop completely. (Will NOT resume with Play button)

FUNCTION BUTTONS

Skip Forward / Backward

Press to skip forward (chapters)

1

2

Press to skip backward (chapters)

2

1

Search Forward / Backward

2

The unit muted in SEARCH mode

1

3

Player will not advance or reverse during

"WARNING" section of any disc.

Press to search forward

1

Repeat pressing the button to change search speed

2 4 8 20

2

Press to search backward

Repeat pressing the button to change search speed

3

Press PLAY button

2 4 8 20

to resume normal playback

Player will not advance or reverse during

"WARNING" section of any disc.

Slow Forward

1

The unit muted in SLOW mode

Press to play slow forward

1

Repeat pressing the button to change slow forward speed

1

/

2

1

/

4

1

/

6

1

/

7

Press PLAY button

2

to resume normal playback

2

11

Select an item in menu

3

1 2

On Screen Display Menu

In the disc menu or setup menu

Press cursor button

1

to move between function items.

Press

2

to confirm a selection.

Press

3

to cancel an entry.

FUNCTION BUTTONS

Disc Title / Menu

1

Press DISPLAY button

1

to switch the OSD indicator on or off.

1

There are different OSD indicators for different types of disc: DVD, CD, MP3 and Picture CD.

See "ON SCREEN DISPLAY" in this manual for the display detail.

Press MENU button

1

return to the DVD disc Menu.

Press TITLE button

2

return to the DVD disc Title.

2

Disc MENU

Disc menu is a DVD disc feature, allowing users to select functions on screen.

Disc TITLE

Disc title is the beginning track of a DVD disc. Some DVD discs refuse the "TITLE" function.

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FUNCTION BUTTONS

GOTO a desired section

This function does NOT apply to

1

Press the GOTO button

MP3

to play at a desired Title, Chapter or Time.

DVD disc

Press the GOTO button select GOTO mode.

Press DOWN button highlight desired item.

TITLE --CHAPTER --TIME --:--:--

Input title number Input chapter number Input time hh:mm:ss

(Hour : Minute : Second)

Press ENTER button.

CD disc

Press the GOTO button to Track Search mode.

Press the GOTO button again to Disc Search mode.

TIME --:--:--

TRACK ---

Press ENTER button.

Input time hh:mm:ss (Hour : Minute : Second)

Input track number XXX (Track Number)

1

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Search

Time Title/Chapter

Track Search Time Track

--:--:--

---/---

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NOTE

Certain DVD discs may not allow GOTO functionality.

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Disc Search

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Time Track

--:--:--

---

GOTO does NOT function during Program playback.

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Repeat

Press REPEAT button multiple times

1

to reach desired repeat mode (see below).

DVD disc

FUNCTION BUTTONS

Off Repeat Chapter Repeat Title

Repeat function off Repeat the Chapter Repeat the Title

CD disc

Off Repeat Single Repeat All

Repeat function off Repeat the existing track Repeat all tracks

MP3 disc

Off Repeat Single Repeat All

NOTE

Certain DVD discs may not allow Repeat functionality

Repeat function off Repeat the existing track Repeat all tracks

Repeat the section A-B

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1

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Repeat Chapter

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1

NOTE

To repeat playback of a desired section:

1) Press the A-B button at the beginning of the desired section, "A".

2) Press the A-B button again at the end of the desired section, "B".

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Rep A - B

.........

The player will repeat playback of the section from A to B.

Press the A-B button again to cancel the function and return to normal play.

Certain DVD discs may not allow A-B Repeat functionality A-B function does not apply to MP3 disc. The period between A and B should be at least 3 seconds.

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1

FUNCTION BUTTONS

Numeric Key Pad / Direct Program access

Direct Program access

Input the desired Chapter or Track number using the

1

numeric key pad. Press ENTER button to confirm your direct access Chapter or key selection.

Chapter - when playing a DVD disc, or

Track - when playing a CD or MP3 disc

1

Numeric input - Function / Menu

Press the numeric key pad to input data for disc or setup menu.

1

NOTE

Certain DVD discs may not allow direct access functionality.

Multi-Angle

If a DVD disc contains Multi-Angle feature, viewing angles may be selected:

1

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A DVD disc may contain up to 9 selectable viewing angles.

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PRO SCAN

The player is equipped with two mode of video outputs:

1) Interlace video output (V, S-Video, RGB, Y Cb Cr), and

2) Progressive Scan video output (Y Pb Pr)

During in playback, repeat pressing ANGLE button

to select the desired viewing angle. Status will be displayed on screen.

1/3

Total angles

Current angle

.........

To switch between the two modes:

1

Press the PRO SCAN button on the remote control.

I/P

IMPORTANT NOTE

Wrong setting of Video mode may lead to black screen with no signal output.

Such situation may happen due to accident touching of this button on the remote control.

NOTE

Y Pb Pr and Y Cb Cr are using the same video output jacks. The TV set MUST support progressive scan video input in order to process the progressive scan video input signal.

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Only one of the S-Video, RGB or Y Cb Cr can be set to active, but not both.

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Multi-Subtitle

FUNCTION BUTTONS

If a DVD disc contains the Multi-Subtitle feature, a subtitle may be selected:

1

While in playback mode, repeat pressing the SUBTITLE button

to select the desired subtitle. Status will be displayed on screen.

1

Total subtitle

NOTE

A DVD disc may contain up to 32 subtitle selections.

Multi-Audio Soundtrack

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If a DVD disc contains Multi-Audio Soundtrack feature, Audio Language can be selected:

During in playback, repeat pressing AUDIO

1

....

1/2 Eng

Current subtitle

button to select the desired audio language. Playback status will be displayed on screen.

1

Total language

.........

NOTE

A DVD disc may contain up to 8 audio language selections.

.........

In most cases, an Audio Soundtrack selection will be displayed on a DVD disc start up menu.

Press CURSOR button to select and ENTER button to confirm.

1/3

5.1 Ch Eng

Current language

16

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FUNCTION BUTTONS

AFF(Active Full Screen Function

AFF(Active Full Srceen Function)allows you to fill the TV screen viewing area when playing a widescreen formated DVD.

Press AFF button to eliminate(1.85:1 aspect ratio) black bars or to reduce the black bars on the top and bottom of the screen.(2.35:1 aspect ratio)

1

.........

Before AFF After AFF

.........

ZOOM

In DVD mode

1

2

1

2

Enlarged scale

Press the ZOOM button (In DVD mode only) to enlarge viewable picture.

Press the button repeatedly to change the zoom scale:

1 2 3 Off

Press the CURSOR buttons to adjust the zooming position.

.........

2

.........

NOTE

The picture quality is degraded as the picture is zoomed.

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Mute

1

Volume Up / Down

While playing back a disc,

Press the VOLUME button - or +

1

to adjust the volume output

1

Press MUTE button To mute ( turn off ) the audio output.

Press the button again To resume normal audio output.

FUNCTION BUTTONS

Volume level will display on screen:

Volume 16

Shuffle

1

NOTE

A single track disc cannot be shuffled.

1

Press SHUFFLE button To shuffle play a disc in a random sequence.

Press STOP button twice To cancel the function and back to normal mode.

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FUNCTION BUTTONS

Program setting

Program to play a DVD, CD and MP3 disc in a desired sequence automatically.

DVD program menu

Program Input Title/Chapter

1 __ __

4 __ __

7 __ __

2 __ __

5 __ __ 6 __ __

3 __ __ Play Program Clear All

8 __ __ 9 __ __

10 __ __ 11 __ __ 12 __ __

Load a DVD disc.

1

Press the STOP button and then PROG button, the DVD program menu will appear.

Use numeric key to input the Title and Chapter numbers,

2

Use CURSOR button moving to the next input.

3

Repeat step until programming is completed.

2

To clear the last input, press CLEAR button,

To clear all the inputs, higlight the "Clear All" icon, press ENTER button to confirm.

To quit the program menu, press PROG button

4

Highlight the "Play Program" icon, press ENTER button to start the program play..

5

Press STOP button twice to cancel the program.

CD program menu

Program Input

1 ___

4 ___

7 ___

2 ___

5 ___

3 ___

6 ___

Play Program Clear All

8 ___ 9 ___

10 ___ 11 ___ 12 ___

MP3 program menu

Program Input

1 ___

4 ___

7 ___

2 ___

5 ___

3 ___

6 ___

Play Program Clear All

8 ___ 9 ___

10 ___ 11 ___ 12 ___

Load a CD disc.

1

Press the STOP button and then PROG button, the CD program menu will appear.

Use numeric key to input the Track numbers,

2

Use CURSOR button moving to the next input.

3

Repeat step until programming is completed.

2

To clear the last input, press CLEAR button,

To clear all the inputs, higlight the "Clear All" icon, press ENTER button to confirm.

To quit the program menu, press PROG button

4

Highlight the "Play Program" icon, press ENTER button to start the program play..

5

Press STOP button twice to cancel the program.

Load a MP3 disc.

Press the STOP button and then PROG button,

1

the MP3 program menu will appear.

Use numeric key to input the Track numbers,

2

Use CURSOR button moving to the next input.

3

Repeat step until programming is completed.

2

To clear the last input, press CLEAR button,

To clear all the inputs, higlight the "Clear All" icon, press ENTER button to confirm.

To quit the program menu, press PROG button

4

Highlight the "Play Program" icon, press ENTER button to start the program play..

NOTE

Certain DVD discs do not allow programming.

Single track disc cannot be programmed.

5

Press STOP button twice to cancel the program.

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ON SCREEN DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY button, an On Screen Display (OSD) indicator will display the disc information and operation status.

The OSD indicator will remain on screen until you press the DISPLAY button again.

OSD - DVD mode

.........

Disc type

Disc Title

current title / total disc titles

.........

Audio Sound Track

current audio / total tracks

DVD Title 1/6 Chapter 3/21 00:12:33 01:36:25

Audio 1/1 5.1 Ch Eng

The OSD indicator is a user friendly interface designed for displaying the status of the playback. When a different disc is loaded (DVD, CD or MP3), the OSD indicator bar will be different.

.........

Playback time / Chapter remain time

Chapter

current chapter / total chapters

Audio format

LPCM

5.1 Ch

Dolby Digital 5.1Ch DTS LPCM

OSD - CD mode

.........

Disc type

Disc Track

current track / total tracks

.........

CD 00:02:33 00:01:25 Track 2/13

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.........

Playback time / Track remain time

ON SCREEN DISPLAY

MP3 mode

Playback time

Current folder

.........

CD-R 2/133 00:02:43

.........

[Root]

.........

1 2 3 4 5

Song: Track 02

Track 01 Track 02 Track 03 Track 04 Track 05

Disc Track

current track / total tracks

6 7 8 9

10

Track 06 Track 07 Track 08 Track 09 Track 10

.........

Playing track highlight

Playing track file information

(Information provided by the disc)

Selection highlight

(Press ENTER button to play this track)

Auto playback

The player will load the MP3 disc and auto start to playback from track one till the last track of the root directory.

Select a track

Press ARROW button to highlight the desired track, and switch between folder and pages. Press ENTER button to play the selected track.

Program playback

Press the PROG button, MP3 program menu will appear. Highlight the desired tracks and press ENTER button one by one. After program setting completed, press PLAY button to start the program playback.

Playing track file information

Information of the track playing will be displayed at the bottom of the screen e. g. artist song name, date, etc.

MP3 file format (limitations)

Sampling rate should be 44.1 kHz and bit rate is recommended within the range from 128 Kbps to 256 Kbps, in order to achieve the best performance.

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Kodak Picture CD mode

ON SCREEN DISPLAY

.........

Picture CD 2/133

.........

About Kodak Picture CD

A Kodak Picture CD is the size and shape of a regular CD. You can order a KODAK Picture CD simply by checking the box on the photo finishing envelope when you drop off a roll of film (35mm or Advanced Photo System (APS) color print film) at the time of processing in Kodak Express store displaying "Kodak Picture CD" sign. When your order is returned, you receive your prints, negatives, and your full roll of pictures safely stored on you KODAK Picture CD. Each KODAK Picture CD brings you the tools to enhance, share and manage your pictures on your computer.

Now, you can playback Kodak Picture CDs on the DVD player and view your pictures on your TV in the comfort of your living room.

Playing back your Kodak Picture CD

The new feature enables the decoding of JPEG files from a Kodak Picture CD disk.

PICTURES

1 2 3 4 5

Track 01.jpg Track 02.jpg Track 03.jpg Track 04.jpg Track 05.jpg

Song: Track 02

.........

6 7 8 9

10

Track 06.jpg Track 07.jpg Track 08.jpg Track 09.jpg Track 10.jpg

Image rotation

Press ANGLE button to rotate a picture. These operations are allowed only when a picture is being displayed normally and will be cancelled automatically when a new picture is displayed.

Zoom

Press ZOOM button to execute zoom function and select the zoom enlarging scale.

In zoom mode, Press ARROW button to move the picture.To adjust the picture to be displayed on the screen. With zoom mode off, the next picture will be scaled to fit the TV screen completely.

Press PLAY button to cancel the zoom and resuming to the slide show.

.........

When a Kodak Picture CD has been loaded in the player, an automatic slide show will be launched. Each picture in the Kodak Picture CD will be displayed consecutively in a slide-show fashion and will be scaled to fit the entire TV screen.

Press PAUSE button to display an image indefinitely.

Press SKIP button to view the next or previous picture.

Press PLAY button to resume the slide show.

JPEG file format (limitations)

JPEG file of CMYK color mode is not supported. The range of pixels should be not exceeding 3840 pixels x 3840 pixels, in order to achieve the best performance.

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SETUP MENU

Various features of the player can be adjusted in the SETUP menu:

Press SETUP button SETUP menu appears.

Language Video Audio Rating

Highlight the desired icon Press ENTER button to activate the setting sub menu.

Language

Enter this menu to setup the language in OSD display, DVD disc subtitle, DVD disc audio and DVD disc start menu.

Press SETUP button

Highlight "Language", Press ENTER , Language sub menu appears.

Video

Enter this menu to setup the video setting

Press SETUP button

Highlight "Video", Press ENTER , Video sub menu appears.

Language Video Audio Rating

TV Shape 4:3 LB

Video Output S-Video

Highlight the desired item and press ENTER button,

Highlight the desired item, Press ENTER button to confirm. Press SETUP button to save the setting and quit.

Default setting

TV Shape Video Output :

: 4:3 Letter Box : S-Video

4:3 PS 4:3 LB

16:9

Language Video Audio Rating

OSD Menu Subtitle Audio DVD Menu

English

English English

English

French

Off

Spanish

Highlight the desired item and press ENTER button,

Highlight the desired item, Press ENTER button to confirm. Press SETUP button to save the setting and quit.

Default setting

OSD Menu Subtitle Audio DVD Menu

: English : Off : English : English

TV shape

The aspect ratio of the picture provided by the DVD player can be varied in line with the features available on the TV in use.

4x3 Letter Box

Allows you to view movies in their original aspect ratio. The entire frame of the movie will be displayed on screen, but it will occupy a smaller portion of the screen.

4x3 Pan Scan

The image will fill the screen . The left and right edge of the image may be cut outside range of the screen.

16x9 Widescreen

When you connect to a wide screen TV (16 x 9), this setting will allow the original aspect ratio to be displayed .

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NOTE

Depending on the DVD disc format, e.g. 2.35:1, black bars may still appear while in widescreen setting.

SETUP MENU (Press SETUP button)

Rating

Enter this menu to setup the rating level of the player. The player will require a password to play any disc with rating level higher than the setting.

Video Output

The player is equipped with Interlace video output and Progressive Scan video output.

Interlaces video output includes:

1) Composite video (V)

2) S-Video

Only one of the S-Video, Y Pb Pr can be set to active, but not both.

Depends on your actual system connection, activate the correspondent Interlace video output.

IMPORTANT NOTE

When Progressive Scan "Y Pb Pr" has been selected, all interlace outputs Composite Video, S-Video, will be cut with no signal output.

Audio (digital audio)

Enter this menu to setup the digital audio output format of different signal type. The selectable output formats are PCM or Raw.

Press SETUP button

Highlight "Audio", Press ENTER , Audio sub menu appears.

Language Video Audio Rating

Language Video Audio 1 Audio 2 Rating

Digital Out Raw

Digital Out DownSampling

Bitstream

On

PCM Raw

Press SETUP button

Highlight "Rating", Press ENTER button, Rating sub menu appears.

Language Video Audio Rating

Password Rating Load Factory

- - - -

8. Adult Reset

Highlight "Password" selection, input the 4 digits password,

Press ENTER button. The rating lock release.

Default setting

Password Rating

Highlight "Rating", Repeatedly pressing ENTER button to change the setting:

1. Kid Safe

2. G

3. PG

4. PG_13

5. PG_R

6. R

7. NC_17

8. Adult

Highlight "Password" selection,

Press ENTER button to lock. Press SETUP button to save the setting and quit.

: 3308 : 8. Adult

Change Password

Highlight "Password" selection, input the 4 digits password,

Press ENTER button. The rating lock release.

Input the 4 digits new password,

Highlight the desired item and press ENTER button,

Highlight the desired item, Press ENTER button to confirm. Press SETUP button to save the setting and quit.

Default setting

Digital Out : RAW

The password will be changed and the rating lock will lock up after pressed ENTER button.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Should your DVD player develop a problem, please check below before requesting service: We recommend that you visit our website at www.apexdigitalinc.com and review customer support and FAQs for updates.Register to activate your warranty today.

Symptom Check and Action

No Power

Does not play

No Picture

Picture noise / distorted

Check if the power cord has been properly connected to the power outlet.

Check if the main power has been switched on.

No disc, load a disc.

Disc has been loaded upside down. Place the disc with the label side up.

Disc's region code does not match to the player.

Disc is not correct type for player.

Disc is damaged or dirty, clean the disc or try another disc.

Moisture may be condensed inside the player. Remove the disc and leave the unit power on for one or two hours.

Check if the TV set has power on, use TV remote to select A/V signal for DVD rather than broadcast.

Check if the system connection is proper and secure.

Check if the connection cables are damaged.

Clean the disc.

The disc is dirty or damaged. Clean the disc or try another disc.

Reset the color system of the player or the TV set.

Picture not full screen

If " CORRECTING DISC ERROR.." is displayed at the top left corner

Malfunction

No sound

Try to direct the player to the TV set instead of via other components, such as a VCR.

Select the screen format from the player's SETUP MENU, see "SETUP MENU" of this manual.

Select the screen format from DVD disc menu.

The disc is dirty or damaged. Clean the disc or try another disc.

Should the player develop a malfunction, unplug the player for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, power on the player and the restore function should reset the player.

DTS disc used. Press the remote control "AUDIO" button and re-select the audio setting on the remote.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION : To reduce the risk of fire and electric

shock, do not remove the cover (or back) of the unit. Refer servicing only to qualified service personnel.

Symptom Check and Action

Cannot SKIP or SEARCH

Some discs are programmed that do not allow users to SKIP or SEARCH at some sections, especially at the beginning WARNING section.

Single Chapter disc cannot apply SKIP function.

No sound or

Check if the TV and Amplifier have been switched on, and correctly set. sound output not complete

Check if the TV and Amplifier system connection is secured.

Press AUDIO button to select other audio tracks output of disc.

Check if the MUTE function of the TV or Amplifier has been activated.

There will be no sound output during PAUSE / STEP / SLOW and SEARCH.

No surround sound

If digital output has been applied: Press SETUP button Highlight "AUDIO" Highlight "DIGITAL OUT" Select RAW or PCM Press SETUP button

MP3 disc no sound or noisy

Remote control does not function

Power on the amplifier or active type loudspeakers.

When PC program files or other data files are mixed with

MP3 files in the same disc, the player may play the non-MP3

files with noise or no sound.

Check the disc, if all the files on disc are MP3 files

Skip the file, try other files.

Remove the obstacles between the remote control and the player.

Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on the player.

Check if the batteries of the remote control have been loaded with

correct polarities.

Replace the batteries of the remote control.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Type of Disc

Video Format

Audio Format

Signal Output

Frequency Response

S / N ratio

DVD CD Mp3 WMA Kodak Picture CD CD-R / CD-RW

MPEG 2

MPEG 1, LAYER 1, LAYER 2 , LAYER 3

Color System: Audio System:

Video Output: Audio Output (Stereo): 2 Vpp

4Hz 20KHz (EIAT)

CD:

4Hz 22KHz (48K)

DVD:

4Hz 44KHz (96K)

> 92 dB

PAL / NTSC DOLBY DIGITAL down mix stereo DOLBY DIGITAL digital output Audio DAC 24bit/96KHz

1 Vpp (at 75 ohm)

THD

Output Terminals

Power input

Dimensions

< 0.04%

Video (composite) output X 1 S-Video output X 1 Y Pb Pr Component Video output X 1 Down Mix Stereo output (Left and Right) X 1 DOLBY DIGITAL digital coaxial output X 1

AC120V ~60Hz 15W

Body size : Packing size : W423 x D360 x H115 mm Net weight : 2.1 Kg

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Audio cable (red and white) 1pair

Remote control 1

Batteries (AAA) 2

Video cable (yellow) 1

User's manual 1

W360 x D251x H48 mm

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Limited Warranty

DVD PLAYER

90 DAYS LABOR

ONE YEAR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS

WHO IS COVERED?

Proof of purchase is required to receive warranty service such as the original sales receipt showing original date of purchase from an authorized APEX Digital, Inc. dealer in N. America. Keep your original box and packaging in case your unit needs to be shipped to us. You will need to prepay shipping and APEX will pay the cost of shipping the unit back to you. You are required to email or call Customer Support for proper instructions to ship unit for repair. A return authorization number is required prior to acceptance by Apex.

WHAT IS COVERED?

Warranty repair from the original date of purchase: One (1) year replacement of parts; 90 days limited labor warranty coverage.

If you cannot supply a have proof of purchase, your unit will be considered out-of-warranty & will be charged at a flat labor rate.

WHAT IS EXCLUDED?

Your warranty does not cover:

- Labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjustment of customer controls on the product, and installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the product.

- Product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Apex Digital, Inc.

- A product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any country other than the country for which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of products damaged by these modifications.

- Incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product. (Some states do not allow the incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded material, whether copyrighted or not.)

-Shipment and service to a NON-AUTHORIZED repair facility.

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE:

In the event after following all of the operating instructions including theTroubleshooting Guide and reviewing updated FAQ s on the Customer Support & FAQ page of our website, www.apexdigitalinc.com, should you find that service is still necessary, email or call Customer Support for an RA number.

ORDERING ACCESSORIES:

You may purchase additional parts and apex accessories by visiting www.apexdigitalinc.com under Accessory Store or email/call for the availability of your request.

MODEL # _____________________________ SERIAL # ____________________________

WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?

If you previously registered your product(s) online at www.apexdigitalinc.com go to MY ACCOUNT and email your request. Otherwise, go to PRODUCT REGISTRATION, enter your information and submit it to set up your account. Then email your request. You may also call us at (909) 930-1239 Monday-Friday, 7am-6pm (California).

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.

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