Apex AD-1165, AD-1165 User Manual

User Manual

DVD Player

AADD-11116655

come play with us

www.apexdigitalinc.com

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.

CAUTION:

This unit employs a laser. Due to possible eye injury, only qualified service personnel should remove the cover or attempt to service this device. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein

may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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 installation. 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 interference 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 different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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.

Since it is usual for DVD movies to be released at different times in different regions of the world, all players have region codes and discs can have an optional region code. If you load a disc of a different region code to your player, you will see the region code notice on the screen. This player displays region 1 discs only.

Never make or change connections with the power switched on.

CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE

TO BEAM (WARNING LOCATION: INSIDE ON LASER COVERSHIELD)

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

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

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.

FCC and Safety Information

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

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 bolck 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 amplifiers) that produce heat.

Do not defect the safety purpose of the polarized plug. A polarized plug 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 plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long period of time.

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 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 discon-

necting 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.

18.

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

25.

26.

27.

28.

29.

30.

31.

32.

33.

34.

If the unit has been dropped or otherwise damaged, turn off the power and disconnect the AC power cord.

If smoke, odors or noises are emitted from the unit, turn off the power and disconnect the AC power cord.

Placement: Avoid placing the unit in areas of direct sunlight, heating radiators, closed automobiles, high temperature (over 35C(95F), high humidity (over 90%), excessive dust, vibration, impact or where the surface is titled, as the internal parts may be seriously damaged.

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 unplugged from the household AC outlet.

No fingers or other objects inside: Touching internal parts of this unit is dangerous and may cause serious damage to the unit. Do not attempt to disassemble the unit.

Do not put any foreign object on the disc tray.

Keep away from water and magnets.

Keep the unit away from flower vases, tubs, sinks, etc. If liquids are spilled into the unit, serious damage could occur.

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

Stacking: Place the unit in a horizontal position and do not place anything heavy on it.

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

Condesation/Moisture may form on the lens in the following cases: a) 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, 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 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 pro- cedures other than those specified here in may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Polarization: This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating 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 polarized cord.

FCC and Safety Information

......................................................................................................................1

Table of Contents

.........................................................................................................................................3

Introduction to your Player

.......................................................................................................................5

What’s in the Box?.....................................................................................................................................5

Care of the Disc..........................................................................................................................................5

Remote Control

Battery Installation

......................................................................................................6

Remote Control Overview

..........................................................................................................................7

Front & Rear Panel Overview

...................................................................................................................8

Front Panel View.........................................................................................................................................8

Rear Panel View..........................................................................................................................................8

How to Connec

t your Player

.....................................................................................................................9

Getting Started

............................................................................................................................................12

How to Play a Disc....................................................................................................................................12

Function Buttons

.........................................................................................................................................13

Power ON/OFF...........................................................................................................................................13

Open/Close Disc Tray...............................................................................................................................13

Play,Pause,Step,Stop.Function...............................................................................................................13

Skip Forward/Backward...........................................................................................................................14

Search Forward/Backward.......................................................................................................................14

Slow Forward............................................................................................................................................14

Select an item in the Menu......................................................................................................................15

On Screen Display Menu.........................................................................................................................15

Disc/Title Menu..........................................................................................................................................15

GOTO a desired selection........................................................................................................................16

Repeat........................................................................................................................................................17

Repeat A/B.................................................................................................................................................17

Numeric Key Pad/Direct Program access..............................................................................................18

Multi-Angle................................................................................................................................................18

Progressive Scan......................................................................................................................................18

Multi-Subtitle.............................................................................................................................................19

Multi-Audio Soundtrack...........................................................................................................................19

AFF (Active Full Screen Function)..........................................................................................................20

Zoom..........................................................................................................................................................20

Mute............................................................................................................................................................21

Volume Up/Down.......................................................................................................................................21

Shuffle Play................................................................................................................................................21

Table of Contents

What is MP3

..................................................................................................................................................22

About MP3.................................................................................................................................................22

MP3/WMA Playback

....................................................................................................................................23

MP3 Playback............................................................................................................................................23

WMA Playback..........................................................................................................................................23

Kodak Picture CD

.......................................................................................................................................24

Playing back your Kodak Picture CD.....................................................................................................24

Setup Menu Options

...................................................................................................................................25

General Setup Page..................................................................................................................................25

Angle Mark................................................................................................................................................25

OSD Language..........................................................................................................................................25

Captions....................................................................................................................................................26

Screen Saver.............................................................................................................................................26

Audio Setup Page.....................................................................................................................................26

Downmix....................................................................................................................................................26

Digital Out..................................................................................................................................................27

Video Setup Page...............................................................................................................

......................27

TV Shape...................................................................................................................................................27

TV Mode.....................................................................................................................................................28

Output Mode..............................................................................................................................................28

Sharpness,Brightness,Contrast..............................................................................................................28

Preference Setup Page............................................................................................................................29

Audio..........................................................................................................................................................29

Subtitle.......................................................................................................................................................30

Disc Menu..................................................................................................................................................30

Parental......................................................................................................................................................30

Password...................................................................................................................................................31

Default........................................................................................................................................................31

Definition of Terms

.....................................................................................................................................32

Specifications

..............................................................................................................................................32

Troubleshooting Guide

..............................................................................................................................33

Limited Warran

.........................................................................................................................................34

Table of Contents - continued

Thank you for purchasing your new Apex Digital AD-1165 DVD player, it is designed for you to enjoy most forms of disc media. Your player will allow you to enjoy "at -themovies" picture and cinema quality sound.

You new player also supports CD, MP3, and WMA. It has several enchanced features, including a S-Video output, Parental Control, and Kodak Picture CD to view your digital photo files in a slide show presentation. The Progressive Scan feature will provide a "film like" quality when connected between the component (Y,Pb,Pr) connectors and your ED/HDTV set.

Disc Types DVD CD

Capacity

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

650MB = 74min

Disc Size

Subtitles

Soundtracks

Format Logo

12 cm/8 cm

Note: Apex Digital inc, shall not be responsible for damage that may occur to a disc from being operated in the player.

Due to unforeseen software compatibility issues, certain forms of disc media may not playback properly. This includes compressed media formats, i.e. MP3,JPEG files.

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

Regional Code/Video output system

Dolby Digital Surround DTS Digital Surround Number of Audio Tracks Number of Subtitles Screen Format Child Lock Angle Indicator

The player has built in copyright protection technologyn 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.

What’s in the Box?

RCA Audio Cables (1 Pr) RCA Video Cable (1) Remote Control (1) AA Battery (2) User Manual (1) Acessory Store Insert (1) EZ Hook Up Guide (1)

Care of the Disc

A video disc contains high density compressed data that requires proper Handling.

Hold the disc’s outer edge and/or the center spindle hole. Do not touch the disc surface if at all possible.

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

Store discs in a cabinet vertically, in a dry location. 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, 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.

Do not attach paper or tape to the disc. A video disc contains high density compressed data that requires proper

Handling

Introduction to your Player

DVD Discs are manufactured under a worldwide agreed upon "DVD Regional Code System". This player is designed for playback of Region 1 discs only, for use in Canada and USA.

Remove the battery compartment cover.

Load two AA batteries into the battery compartment.

Make sure that the batteries have been inserted properly, 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 together, otherwise, battery life will be much shorter than normal.

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.

Remote Control Battery Installation

Within approximately 6 meter (20 feet)

Remote Sensor

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Power On/Off Numeric Entry Pad Shuffle Program I/P (Interlace/Progressive Scan Modes) Resume Slow Step Setup Audio Menu Cursor Keys: Up / Down / Left / Right Enter/Play Pause Skip, Next/Previous Disc Tray Open/Close V olume Adjust +/Repeat A-B Repeat Mute GoTo Clear Display AFF Zoom P/N (PAL/NTSC/AUTO Modes) Angle Sub-T (Subtitle) Title Stop Fast Forward/Reverse

Important: Certain features may not operate if the disc

does not support the feature, or requires special settings.

Check the feature content printed on the disc’s packaging.

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 will not receive a signal. The sensor may not be able to receive signals properly when it is exposed to direct sunlight or 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.

Remote Control Overview

Front Panel View

Back Panel View

Front & Rear Panel Overview

Power On/Off

Disc Tray

IR Sensor

Open/Close

Play/Pause

Stop

Previous Forward

Reverse

Composite Video

Output

Analog /Down

Mix Audio

2 channel L/R

Coaxial Digital Output

S-Video

Output

Progressive Scan

(Component Video) Outputs

Y Pb Pr

How to Connect your Player

Good Better

Best

Connect the Component (Y Pb Pr) and audio (red & white) cables. To view, cycle through your TV input sources from your TV remote (Video 1, Video 2, etc.)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT (Progressive Scan Output)

Component output terminals when connected to selected TVs and monitors will produce a higher quality picture playback. Depending on the selected TVs and monitors, the wording of the component input terminals may vary. If there are any fluctuations with the color play back, adjust the TV or monitor to achieve the best video playback.

IMPORTANT:

Note: Use the Interlaced setting when using a standard TV. If you view a black and white distorted picture on your TV, press I/P. (Your installation may be interlaced and it may have been put into Pro-gressive Scan mode by mistake).

Note: Your Apex DVD Player is equipped with Progressive Scan Output (Y Pb Pr/Component Video outputs) otherwise known as 480P (p=progressive) The 480P image offers the best quality picture and eliminates virtually all motion artifacts. This feature is designed for newer EDTV (Enhanced Definition TV) or HDTV sets only.

To Switch back and forth between Interlace and Pro-gressive Video mode. Press I/P on your remote control to cycle between the two modes. Please refer to page 18 in this manual to learn more about this function.

Do not connect the Component (Y Pb Pr)

and S-Video connectors simultaneously.

Connect the supplied video (yellow) and audio (red & white) cables. To view, cycle through your TV input sources from your TV remote (Video 1, Video 2, etc.)

For better quality, connect the DVD video player with an optional S-Video cable if the TV has an S-Video input. Do not connect the yellow video cable if using an S-Video cable.

Yellow

WhiteRed

To TV Video Input

To TV Audio L, R Input

Red White

To Progressive Scan Video Input

To TV Audio L, R Input

Yellow

Red

White

To S-Video Input on TV

To TV Audio L, R Input

How to Connect your Player - continued

Good Better

Enjoy the dynamic and realistic sound of Dolby Pro Logic Sur-round by connecting an amplifier and speaker system (right and left front speakers, a center speaker, and one or two rear speakers).

Enjoy the dynamic sound of 2 Channel Digital Audio by con- necting an amplifier equipped with a coaxial digital input

Yellow

Red

White

To Dolby Surround Equipped Receiver (L+R Audio Input)

To TV Video Input

Front Left

Speaker

Front Right

Speaker

Center Channel

Dolby Surround

Connection Example

Surround Left

Speaker

Surround Right

Speaker

Yellow

To Amplifier/Receiver with Digital Coaxial Input

To TV Video Input

Front Right

Speaker

Front Left

Speaker

2 Channel Digital Audio Connection Example

+ 24 hidden pages