Apex Digital AD-1110W User Manual

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AD-1110W

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

VIDEO PLAYER

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.

AVIS

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PART INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOTOPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE

PAS OUVRIR

WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE, DUE TO THE HIGH RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET, DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. ONLYQUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNELSHOULD ATTEMPT THIS.

C A U T I O N : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, AND

F U L LYI N S E R T.

ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUE, INTRODUIRE LALAME LAPLUS LARGE DE LA

FICHE DANS LABORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LAPRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU' AU FOUD.

C A U T I O N :

FCC NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device. Pursuant with the FCC Rules, Part

This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

DO NOTS TA R EI N TOB E A M .

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 cover.

15. 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 communication,However,this 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 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.

FCC Caution:To assure continued compliance,(example-use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or

peripheral devices).Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

WA R N I N G: Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by APEX or parties authorized by APEX will void all the

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

manufacture warranties.

THE REGION CODE FOR THE UNIT IS 1.

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 disks can have an optional region code. If you load a disk of a different region code to your player, you will

see the region code notice on the screen. The disk will not play, and should be unloaded.

For Customer Use:

In spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. located on the rear panel of your DVD video player.

Model No. Serial No.

Retain this information for future reference.

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Safety Information

CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Please carefully study this manual and always keep it available. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be aware of.

1.Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2.Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3.Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4.Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5.Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp

cloth for cleaning.

Exception: A product that is meant for uninterrupted service and that for some specific reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter, is not intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude the reference to unplugging the product in the cleaning description otherwise required in 131.8(5).

6.Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7.Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub;

in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8.Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9.A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10.Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11.Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12.Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

Alternate Warnings - This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature, If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

13.Power-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, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

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Safety Information

14.Protective Attachment Plug - The product is equipped with an attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety

feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug.

15.Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size or grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

16.Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

17.Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

18.Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

19.Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

20.Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

21.Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by

the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

22.Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same charateristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

23.Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform saftey checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

24.Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

25. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other products

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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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 player include selection of soundtrack and subtitle languages, different camera angles (depending on the disc), digital outputs to hook up Dolby Digital/DTS. What’s more, Parental Control lets you decide which discs your children can watch. Your player supports audio CD’s, and the new MP3 format.

You will find your player remarkably easy to use, by way of On-Screen Setup Display and wireless remote control.

UNPACKING

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

- DVD Video Player

- Remote control handset with separately packed batteries

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

- Operating Instructions

- 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 YOUR 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 device. 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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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 dirt on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. 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.

Disk Mark Contains Disc Size Maximum playback time

DVD video disc

Audio CD

MP3 CD

ODAK

Picture CD

MP3

Audio

Video

(moving

pictures)

Audio

Spec. 12 cm

12 cm

8 cm

(CD single)

12 cm

Approx. 4 hours

(single sided disc)

Approx. 8 hours

(double sided disc)

Approx. 74 minutes

Approx. 20 minutes

Approx. 600+ minutes

NOTES ON REGIONAL NUMBERS

DVDs are divided into separate regions. The United States and Canada are designated as region 1 DVD. Your DVD video player plays region 1 DVDs only.

TYPE OF TV SYSTEM

Connect this DVD video player to a TV compatible with the NTSC or PAL/3.58 system.

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Table of Contents

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

Safety Information ................................2-3

Introduction ........................................ 4

Notes On Discs................................... 5

Identification of Controls .................... 7

Remote Control.................................... 8 - 9

Connection to a TV ............................ 10

Connection to Optional Equipment.......11-12

What is MP3?........................................13

Zooming a Picture On DVD................... 22 Selecting The Camera Angle/

Language/Audio Settings...................... 23

Playing in a Favorite order................... 24

Selecting Subtitles ............................... 25

Playing Back Your K

ODAK

Picture CD............................................ 26

Working with Your JPEG Files:

What is a JPEG?/How to Create a JPEG/

Playing Your JPEG Files .................... 27-28

Using the On-screen Display.............. 29

Setting the Parental Lock................... 30

MP3 Operation.......................................13

Playing Back a Disc..............................14 - 17

Locating a Specific Title,

Customizing the Function Settings....31-32

Memo On Output Sounds.................... 33

Specifications .....................................34

Chapter or Track...................................18 - 19

Trouble Shooting Guide ...................... 35

Playing Repeatedly...............................20

Limited Warranty ................................ 36

Playing in Random Order......................21

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Identification of Controls

FRONT PANEL

REAR PANEL

1 POWER ON/OFF 2 OPEN/CLOSE

14253

3 PLAY

4 STOP

3 4

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1 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT R

2 DIGITALAUDIO-COAXIAL OUTPUT 3 S-VIDEO OUTPUT 4 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT L 5 COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT

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Remote Control

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

1 . POWER (PAGES 8)

2 .

NUMBER KEYS (PAGES 15, 18-19, 24, 26, 28)

3 . SHUFFLE (PAGE 21)

4 . PROGRAM (PAGE 24)

5 . KODAK T. E . ( PAGES 26, 28)

6 . RESUME

7 . SLOW (PAGE 17)

8 . S T E P( PAGE 16)

9 . S E T U P( PAGES 30-31)

1 0 . AUDIO (PAGE 23)

11 . MENU (PAGES 8, 26, 28)

1 2 . DIRECTION KEYS

( PAGES 15, 18-19, 22, 26, 28, 30, 31)

1 3 . E N T E R / P L AY

( PAGES 14-19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 30, 31)

1 8 . R E P E AT( PAGE 20)

1 9 . A-B RPT( PAGE 20)

2 0 . MUTE (PAGE 8)

2 1 . G O TO (PAGE 19)

2 2 . CLEAR (PAGE 24)

2 3 . D I S P L AY ( PAGE 29)

2 4 . TV MODE (PAGE 8)

25. ZOOM (PAGES 22, 28)

2 6 . P/N (PAGE 8, 34)

2 7 . ANGLE (PAGES 23)

2 8 . S U B - T( PAGE 25)

2 9 . TITLE (PAGES 14, 18)

3 0 . S TO P( PAGES 15, 17, 24,

26, 30, 31)

3 1 . F O RWARD SCAN

( PAGES 15, 16, 28)

21 22

25 26

27 28

1 4 . PAUSE (PAGES 15, 26)

3 2 . REVERSE SCAN

( PAGES 15, 16, 28)

1 5 . S K I PF O RWARD/ BACK

( PAGES 16, 24, 29, 31)

1 6 . OPEN/CLOSE (PAGES 15, 18-19, 26)

1 7 . VOLUME UP/ DOWN (PAGE 8)

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

main power button on the DVD Video Player.

• P/N button for PAL/NTSC. If a PALregion 1 DVD disc is played, press P/N for normal playback. Otherwise, the picture will continuously roll.

• 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.

• TV MODEL button is used to switch display mode among NORMAL/PS

NORMAL/LB and WIDE 16:9

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

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Remote Control

PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL

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

1 2 3

Open the cover.

Insert batteries (AA size).

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

Close the cover.

OPERATING WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL

Operating video player with the remote control.

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

BATTERIES

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

• 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 battery compartment, then replace.

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.

REMOTE CONTROL

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

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Connection to a TV

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 “SPDIF OUTPUT” to “SPDIF/RAW ”.

GOOD

Yellow

TV Video Input

Red

White

Yellow

TV Audio Input

Red

White

BETTER

S-Video cord (optional)

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.

• 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.

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Connection to Optional Equipment

WARNING

Do not set "SPDIF OUTPUT" to "SPDIF/RAW" via the SETUP MENU displays, unless connecting (the PCM/BITSTREAM jack) a receiver that has the Dolby Digital/DTS decoding. Take precautions as excessive volume may damage your speakers as well as your hearing.

Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound (GOOD)

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

Enjoying Digital Stereo Sound (BETTER)

Digital Stereo

Enjoy the dynamic realistic sound of Dolby Pro

Logic Surround by connecting an amplifier and speaker system (right and left front speakers, a center speaker, and one or two rear speakers).

ToANALOG

AUDIOOUT 2

Audio cable

Amplifier equipped with Dolby Pro Logic Surround

Front

speaker

(right)

Center

speaker

Connection

Example

Front

speaker

(left)

Connect one or

two speakers. The output sound from the rear speakers will be monaural even if you connect two rear

speakers.

To VIDEO

OUT

Yellow

To video

input

Rear

speaker

To audio

input

Enjoy the dynamic sound of Digital Stereo by connecting an amplifier equipped with a digital audio input and speaker system (right and left front speakers).

Connection

Example

Front

speaker

(left)

To VIDEO

OUT

Yellow

To video

input

To PCM/BITSTREAM

Coaxial cable (optional)

To digital audio input

Amplifier equipped with digital audio input

Front

speaker

(right)

• Refer to the manual of the connected TV.

• Turn off power and unplug both units before setting connecting.

• Due to the wide dynamic range of sound output of the DVD video player, adjust the volume of your receiver to a comfortable listening level to avoid speaker damage.

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