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Safety Precautions

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

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

WARNING:

CAUTION:

ATTENTION:

CAUTION:

FCC NOTICE:

WARNING:

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE

PAS OUVRIR

WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PART INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE T O RAIN OR MOISTURE,DUE TO THE HIGH RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET DANGEROUS HIGH VOL TAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. ONLY Q UALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL SHOULD ATTEMPT THIS.

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MA TCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG T O WIDE SLOT AND INSERT.

This Digital Video Disc Pla y er emplo ys a Laser System. To prevent direct e xposure to the laser beam, do not try to open. Visible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated. Use of control adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation e xposure.

DO NOTSTAREINTOBEAM.

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service location, or contact APEX Digital Inc. Only qualified service personnel should remove the cov er.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice . Pursuant with the FCC Rules, Part 15. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. Howev er, this is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the f ollo wing 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 . Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approv ed by APEX or parties authorized by APEX will

void all the manufacture warranties .

Since it’s usual f or movies to be released at different times in different regions of the world, all play ers ha v e region codes and discs can have an optional region code. If you load a disc of a diff erent region code, y ou will see the region code notice on the screen. The disc will not play and should be unloaded immediately.

THE REGION CODE FOR THIS UNIT IS 1.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

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Important Safety Instructions

1. READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL - Follow all the operating and

installation instructions.

2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future use.

3. P

AY ATTENTION TO WARNINGS - All warnings on the appliances

and in the operating instructions should be followed.

4. F

OLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - Follow all operating instructions to

achieve optimal use.

5. POWER SOURCES - This product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the label.

6. H

EAT - This unit should be situated away from heat sources,

such as amplifiers, radiators, stoves or any other units producing heat.

7.W

ATER AND MOISTURE - Do not use this unit near water, for

example: near the kitchen sink, a bath tub, washbowl, laundry tub, swimming pool, or in a wet basement.

8. C

LEANING - Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before

cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners directly on the unit. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

9. C

ARTS AND STANDS - The unit and cart combination should be

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart combination to overturn. The unit should be used only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer.

10. P

OWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords should be

routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them.

11. O

VERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlet, or extension

cords. This can result in a r isk of fire or electrical shock.

12. DISC TRAY - Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. It may cause serious personal injury, or do damage to the machine.

13.W

EIGHT - Do not place a heavy object (amplifier, receiver) on

your DVD player. The object may fall, causing serious personal injury or death.

14. O

BJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Care should be taken so that

objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the units openings. Such situations could result in fire or electrical shock.

15. N

ON-USE PERIODS - The power cord of the unit should be

unplugged, when not in use for a long time.

16. DISC - Do not use a deformed, cracked, or heavily scratched disc. Using these disc will limit your viewing pleasure, and/or may damage the internal workings of your machine.

17. L

IGHTING AND POWER SURGES - Use a power strip to help

eliminate surges and spikes caused by lighting and static electric charges.

18. P

OLARIZATION OR GROUNDING - Precautions should be taken

so that the polarization or grounding means of a unit is not defeated. To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot of the outlet and fully insert. If the wide blade does not match up with the outlet, try reversing the plug.

19. S

ERVICING - Do not attempt to service this unit yourself. Only

qualified APEX service technicians should work on your player.

20. S

AFETY CHECK - Ask the service technician to perform safety

checks upon completion of the unit.

CAUTION:

PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE.

This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and service. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be aware of.

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Introduction

Your DVD video player is a player for digital video discs conforming to the universal DVD video standard. With it, you will be able to enjoy full-length movies with true cinema picture quality, and multichannel sound. Unique features of this compact player include an S-video output, selecting of sound track and subtitle languages and of different camera angles (depending on the disc). What’s more, Parental Control lets you decide which discs your children can watch. Your player supports audio CD’s, video CD’s and the new MP3 format.

You will find your player remarkably easy to use, by way of the wireless remote control and on screen display you view from your TV screen.

UNPACKING

When shipping the DVD video player, the original shipping carton and packing comes in handy. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory.

First check and identify the contents of your DVD video player package, as listed below:

- Remote control handset

- RCA cables (3) (1 yellow, 1 red, and 1 white)

- Owner’s manual

- Size AA batteries (2) If any item should be damaged or missing, please inform your dealer without delay. Keep the packaging materials, you may need them to transport your player in the future.

WHERE TO LOCATE Y OUR DVD

A. Place the unit on a firm, flat surface. B. When you place this DVD video player near a radio, or VCR, the playback picture may become poor and/or distorted. In this situation, move the DVD video player away from the other units. C. If placed in a cabinet, please allow at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) of free space all around the player for proper ventilation.

TO OBTAIN A CLEAR PICTURE

The DVD video player is a precision de vice. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn down, picture quality becomes poor . We recommend regular inspection and maintenance every 1,000 hours of use depending on the operating environment.

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TYPE OF TV SYSTEM

Connect this DVD video player to a TV compatible with the NTSC or PAL/3.58 system. APEX DIGITAL players will play VCD format discs. Most VCD’s are PAL. VCD’s are not region specific (no code) and APEX DIGITAL players can play them because of the PAL compatibility feature.

Notes on Discs

HOW TO HANDLE, CLEAN, AND STORE DISCS.

HANDLING DISCS

• Do not touch the playback side of the disc.

• Do not attach paper or tape to discs. NOTE: Apex Digital Inc. shall not be responsible for damage that may

occur to a disc from being operated in the player.

CLEANING DISCS

• Fingerprints and dir t on the disc cause picture and sound deter ioration. Wipe the disc from the center outward with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean.

• If you cannot wipe off the dirt off, wipe the disc lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and finish with a dry cloth.

• Do not use any type of solvent such as a thinner, benzine, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray for vinyl LP’s.

STORING DISCS

• Do not store discs in places subject to direct sunlight or near heat sources.

• Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and dust.

• Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing objects on discs outside of their case may cause warping.

PLAYABLE DISCS

This DVD video player can play back the following discs.

DVD video disc

Audio

Video

(moving

pictures)

Audio

Video

(moving

pictures)

Audio

12 cm

8 cm

(CD single)

12 cm

Video CD

Audio CD

MP3 CD

MP3

Disk Mark Contains Disc Size Maximum playback time

8 cm

Approx. 4 hours

(single sided disc)

Approx. 8 hours

(double sided disc)

Approx. 74 minutes

Approx. 20 minutes

Approx. 74 minutes

Approx. 20 minutes

Approx. 600+ minutes

NOTES ON REGIONAL NUMBERS

This DVD video player will play region 1 discs or region 1 on an all-region disc only. Region 1 is the designated area for the U.S. and Canada. Otherwise playback will not be allowed by the player due to Macrovision copyright protection.

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Table of Contents

Safety Precautions ........................... 1

Important Safety Instructions ........... 2

Introduction ........................................ 3

Notes On Discs................................... 4

Identification of Controls .................... 6

Remote Control.....................................7 - 8

Connecting to a TV ............................ 9

Connecting to a TV using a RF Modulator

..............................................................10 - 11

Connecting Optional Equipment............12 - 13

What is MP3 and VCD ?........................14

MP3 Operation......................................15

Playing Back a Disc..............................16 - 19

Locating a Specific Title,

Chapter or Track...................................20 - 21

Playing Repeatedly...............................22

Playing in Random Order......................23

Zooming a Picture/ Vocal Assist ...........24

Selecting the Camera Angle/Language/

Audio Settings ..................................... 25

Playing in a Favorite Order.................. 26

Selecting Subtitles ............................. 27

Using the On-screen Display ............ 28

Setting the Parental Lock................... 29

Customizing the Function Settings .... 30

Memo On Output Sounds & PBC ....... 31

Specifications..................................... 32

Troubleshooting Guide......................... 33

Limited Warranty ................................ 34

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Identification of Controls

FRONT PANEL

REAR PANEL

1POWER ON/OFF 2DVD TRAY 3 OPEN/CLOSE

4 PLAY

5PAUSE

6STOP

12345

1 DIGITAL AUDIO-COAXIAL OUTPUT

2S-VIDEO OUTPUT 3 COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT 1 4 COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT 2 5 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT L 6 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT R 7POWER CORD

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18. REPEAT (PAGE 20)

19. A-B RPT (PAGE 20)

20. MUTE (PAGE 7)

21. GOTO (PAGE 19)

22. CLEAR (PAGE 24)

23. DISPLAY (PAGE 26)

24. PBC OFF

(12, 19, 21, 24)

25. ZOOM (PAGE 22)

26. P/N (PAGE 7)

27. ANGLE (PAGE 23)

28. SUB-T (PAGE 25)

29. TITLE (PAGE 18)

30. STOP (PGS.13,

15, 17, 27-28)

31. FORWARD SCAN

(PAGES 13, 16)

32. REVERSE SCAN

(PAGES 13, 16)

Remote Control

1. POWER (PAGE 7, 14)

2. NUMBER KEYS (PGS.19, 27)

3. SHUFFLE (PAGE 21)

4. PROGRAM (PAGE 24)

5. VOCAL ASSIST (PAGE 22)

6. RESUME (PAGE 7)

7. SLOW (PAGE 17)

8. STEP (PAGE 16)

9. SETUP (9-11, 19, 27, 28)

10. AUDIO (PAGE 23)

11. MENU (PAGE 7)

12. DIRECTION KEYS (13, 15,

19, 22, 27, 28)

13. ENTER/PLAY (13-19, 21, 24,27, 28)

14. PAUSE (PAGES 15-16)

15. SKIP FORWARD/ BACK

(13, 18-19, 21)

16. OPEN/CLOSE (PAGES 14-15)

17. VOLUME UP / DOWN (PAGE 7)

THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL DESCRIBE THE FUNCTIONS ON THE REMOTE CONTROL.

NOTES:

• POWER button on the remote control is for standby power only.Turn the main power button on the dvd player.

• P/N button for PAL/NTSC. Standard TV system used in N. America is NTSC. If a PAL region 1 VCD or DVD disc is played, press P/N for normal playback.Otherwise, the picture will continuously roll in black/white.

• MUTE button cuts out sound from the player; MENU returns the player to the movie menu at the beginning of a disc; VOL controls player volume.

When displayed on TV, function is not operational on the disc.

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Remote Control

Continued

1 2 3

Open the cover.

OPERATING WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL

Operating video player with the remote control.

30˚

The remote control must point at the remote sensor in order for the player to function correctly.

Distance: Maximum of 7 m from the front of the remote sensor. Angle: Approximately 30º from each direction.

*Do not place the remote sensor towards any light source such as direct sunlight. The DVD video player may malfunction.

Insert batteries (AA size).

Make sure to match the + and - on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compar tment.

Close the cover.

NOTICE (BATTERIES)

PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL

To operate the DVD video player, you must first place the batteries in the remote control.

INCORRECT USE OF BATTERIES MIGHT CAUSE THEM TO LEAK OR CORRODE.

• Do not place the batteries in the wrong direction.

• It is dangerous to charge/heat/open or short-circuit the batteries.

• Do not leave dead batteries or mix old/new batteries in the remote control.

• When not using the remote control for a long duration of time, remove the batteries.When operating range becomes reduced, replace.

• If leakage from the battery occurs, wipe the battery liquid from the batter y compar tment, then replace.

NOTICE (REMOTE CONTROL)

• The remote control should be aimed directly towards the remote sensor of the DVD video player.

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Connecting to a TV

NOTICE

• Refer to the manual of the connected TV.

• Turn off power and unplug both units before connecting.

• If you connect the DVD video player to a video cassette recorder (VCR), or TV/VCR combination, the playback picture will be

distorted because all dvd players incorporate copyright protection circuitry by Macrovision.

• • If your TV only has a cable antenna connection and no video inputs to connect your TV to the DVD player, you will need to

purchase an RF adapter from your dealer.

GOOD, BETTER, BEST

Connecting the DVD video player to your TV.

• How to setup the sound output:

From the SETUP MENU, select GENERAL SETUP by pressing ENTER. Use “down arrow” key and set the “AUDIO OUT” to “ANALOG”.

GOOD

Red

White

Yellow

Red

White

Yellow

BETTER

Red

White

Black

Red

White

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 the S Video cable.

Black

TV Audio Input

TV Video Input

S-Video cord (optional)

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Connecting to a TV using a RF Modulator

Connection 1

Figure 1

Connecting the TV to the DVD through the VCR

Note: Many VCRs will distort the picture of a DVD

player.This is NOT a malfunction of the DVD player or VCR.All DVD manufacturers are required to install macrovision copyright ciruritry to prevent copying via VCR.This is what causes the distor tion.

1) Connect the three-terminal composite video cable to the back of your Apex DVD player.This cable has three prongs, one each in yellow, red, and white.The yellow prong will go into the jack labeled "Video Out"; the white prong will go into the jack labeled "Front-L";the red prong will go into the jack labeled "Front-R".

2) Connect the opposite end of the composite-video cable into the back of the RF modulator. Make sure to match up the colors correctly.

3) Connect a coaxial cable from the "Antenna Out" jack on the back of your VCR to the "Antenna" jack on the RF modulator.The coaxial cable is the onewire, metal-ended type that you screw onto the VCR.

4) Connect a coaxial cable from the "To TV" jack on the RF modulator to the jack on the back of your TV.

Many older televisions do not have the newer component-video, composite-video, or s-video connections that optimize DVD technology. While it would be advised to purchase a newer television in order to take full advantage of the digital quality of DVD’s, it is possible to connect an older television to a DVD player. This connection requires a device called an RF modulator.

First, it is necessary to ascer tain whether or not your TV needs a RF modulator. Look at the back of your TV. If you see three input connectors lined up in a row, in the colors of yellow, red, and white, then you will not need an RF modulator.If you see a connector labeled "s-video", then you will not need an RF modulator.If you do not have either of these connectors, then you will need to purchase an RF modulator from the store where you purchased your Apex Digital DVD player or other home electronics retailers.

Older televisions use a coaxial connection, which combines all of the video signal from an exterior source into a single line.This line is then translated by your TV into the picture you see.The RF modulator combines the output signals from the DVD player, or any other device, into the coaxial connection for use by your television.

Below are written and pictoral instructions on the proper way to connect an RF modulator to your Apex DVD player and your TV.

Note: Not all RF Modulators are compatible

with APEX Digital players. Please see our

website for recommendations.

5) Make sure your TV is set to the appropriate channel before using your DVD player.In most cases, this is channel 3 or 4.

DVD (Back)

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

TV / Video Input Conntection

VIDEO OUT

(V)

(L)

(R)

TV /Audio Input Conntection

(L)

Your VCR (Back)

UHF/Antenna OUT

(R)

Coaxial

RF-Modulator

VTo TVAntennaRL

(V)

Your TV (Back)

UHF/Antenna IN

Coaxial

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Connecting to a TV using a RF Modulator

Figure 3

Connection 3

Connecting the TV , DVD,VCR, and Cable or Satelite Box

2) Connect the opposite end of the compositevideo cable into the back of the RF modulator. Make sure to match up the colors correctly.

3) Connect a coaxial cable from the "Antenna Out" jack on the back of your cable or satellite receiver to the "Antenna In" jack on the back of your VCR. The coaxial cable is the one-wire, metal-ended type that you screw onto the VCR.

4) Connect a coaxial cable from the "Antenna Out" jack on the back of your VCR to the "Antenna" jack on the RF modulator.

5) Connect a coaxial cable from the "To TV" jack

Figure 2

Connection 2

Connecting the TV to the DVD through the Cable or Satelite Box

2) Connect the opposite end of the compositevideo cable into the back of the RF modulator. Make sure to match up the colors correctly.

3) Connect a coaxial cable from the "Antenna Out" jack on the back of your Cable or Satellite receiver to the "Antenna" jack on the RF modulator.The coaxial cable is the one-wire, metal-ended type that you screw onto the VCR.

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4) Connect a coaxial cable from the "To TV" jack on the RF modulator to the jack on the back of your TV.

5) Make sure your TV is set to the appropriate channel before using your DVD player. In most cases, this is channel 3 or 4.

on the RF modulator to the jack on the back of your TV.

6) Make sure your TV is set to the appropriate channel before using your DVD player. In most cases, this is channel 3 or 4. Also make sure

that the VCR is set to the appropriate channel, as well.This selector is usually on the back of your VCR. Consult your VCR manual for further information.

DVD (Back)

Your TV (Back)

COAXIAL

TV / Video Input Conntection

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

(V)

(L)

(R)

TV /Audio Input Conntection

RF-Modulator

VTo TV AntennaRL

(L)

(R)

Your Cable/Satelite Box

INOUT

(V)

UHF/Antenna IN

Coaxial

To your Cable/Satelite connection

(Back)

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

VIDEO OUT

(V)

TV /Audio Input Conntection

Your Cable/Satelite Box

(L)

(R)

TV / Video Input Conntection

INOUT

(L)

Your TV (Back)

UHF/Antenna IN

Coaxial

RF-Modulator

VTo TV AntennaRL

(V)

(R)

Your V CR (Back)

UHF/Antenna OUT

Coaxial

OUT

To your Cable/Satelite connection

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