Apex Digital AD1118 User Manual

Troubleshooting Guide

Check the follow ing guide for a possible correction to a problem before co ntacting customer support. We recommend visiting ou

r website, www.apexdigitalinc.com and review Customer Support & FAQ's for updates. Register and validate your warranty.

SYMPTOMS AND CORRECTION

Symptom Correction

No power

No picture

No sound

A red picture on screen

Black & White picture

The playback picture has occasional distortion

Brightness is unstable or noises are produced on playback pictures

My television does not have video inputs

The DVD video player does not start playback

MP3 won't read disc or it skips

The remote control does not work properly

• Connect the power plug into the wall outlet securel

• Verify the power button on the player is engaged.

• Press STOP button then press I/P button on the remote control repeatedly.

• Connect the video cable into the jacks securel owners manual.

• Verify the connection from the DVD video output to the TV video input. Then switch TV to appropriate mode (Video 1, Video 2, etc.).

• Connect the audio cables into the jacks securely. Verify the connection from the DVD audio output to the TV or receiver

•

audio input. Refer to your audio amplifier owners manual for specific instructions.

• Press STOP button then press the I/P button on your remote control repeatedly.

• Incorrect connection of component video cables

• Damaged S connector (bent pin), check for bent pins on your S-Video cable.

• Press STOP button, then press I/P button on remote repeatedly.

• Picture distortion may appear because of a poor quality video/sound transfer.

Wipe with a soft clean cloth top remove fingerprints or other residue.

• A scratched disc may disrupt or interfere with the video signal

Connect the DVD player directly through the TV and not through any other

•

source like a VCR. What you’re viewing is the effect of the copy protection circuitry

You must purchase an RF adapter from your local dealer. RF adapters are

•

also available for purchase online at www.shop-apex.com

• Place the disc with the graphics side up.

• Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guides.

•Turn the power off then disconnect the power plug. Reinsert it back into

the wall and retry again.

• Make sure the disc is free from scratches & fingerprints.

• Press the SETU

• Cancel the parental lock function or change the parental lock level. (The

Pre-set password is 3308.)

• Use region 1 discs onl

• Reburn disc as the software edition used may not be compatible with the

playe

• When burning discs,use the ISO 9660 type format.

the preference settings section of your burning software.If using

3.5 or higher set to mode 1.

• Replace the batteries with new ones.

• Point the remote closer to the unit. Remove any obstructions and reposition

bright lights that may be reflecting off of the player.

Then switch to the appropriate input source on the receiver.

required on all DVD players.

P button to turn off the menu screen.

r. Check web site for instruction.

y. Refer to your television

This option is typically in

ADAPTEC

Apex Digital, Inc.

Walnut, CA 91789

DVD Player

AD1118

User Manual

FCC and Safety Information

CAUTION:

This unit e mploys a laser. D ue to possible ey e injury, only qu alified servi ce personnel should remo ve the

or attempt to service this device. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other

cover 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 l imits a re d esi gned to pro vide re ason able pr otectio n again st h arm ful inte rferenc e in a resi den tial inst

allat ion. This equipmen t gen erate s, uses a nd ca n rad iate radio freq uenc y ene rgy and, if no t install ed and us ed in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that int er

ference will not occur in a particular in stallation. If t his equi pment do es cause harmful interfer ence to radio or

levision reception , which c an b e det ermi ned by tu rning the equipmen t off and on, the user is encou raged to try to

te 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

prod uct incorporates c opyrigh t pro tection techn ology that is pr otected by method claim s of certai n U.S . patents a nd

other

intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection

must be authorized by Ma crovision Corpor ation, and is intende d for home and other limited vie wing us es only

technology unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, play in public, and rent copyrighted material without permission.

it is usual for DVD movies to be released at different times in different

Since regions of the wo rld, a ll players have r egion codes and discs can hav e an

tiona l re gion cod e. I f yo u load a di sc of a diff erent region code to your

op pla ye

r, you w il l see t he r egi on c ode n ot ice o n th e scr ee n. Th is playe r

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)

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk

of fire a nd electr ic shock, do not re mo ve the servicing only to qualified service personnel.

In add it ion to t he car ef ul att en tio n d evote d t o qua lit y sta nd ards in th e man uf actur e of yo ur vi deo p ro duc t, safety is a major factor in the des Howeve im po rta nt i nform at io n tha t wi ll he lp t o ass ur e you r en joy ment a nd accessory eq uipment. Please read them carefully before operation and using your video product.

PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUTPUT NOTICE

Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 525 or 625 progressive scan picture problems,it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output.It there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p and 625p DVD playe customer service cente

co ver ( or back) of the uni t. Re fer

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

r, safety is your responsibility, too. This sheet lists

prop er u se of t he v id eo prod uc t an d

ign of every instrument.

r, please contact our

WA R N I N G : T O R E D U C E T H E RI S K O F F I R E O R ELECT RIC SHOCK , DO NOT E XPOSE THIS APPLIA NCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CA UT IO N: TO PR EV EN T EL EC TR IC S HO CK , MAT CH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

1 2

Th e li gh tn in g fl as h wi th arr ow he ad s ym bol, within an equilateral tria ngle, is intended to alert th e u s e r to t he pr e s en ce o f u ni n s ula te d "dange rous voltage" withi n product's e nclosu re that may be of su a risk of electric shock.

Th e ex cl am at io n po in t wi th in a n eq ui la te ra l tr

ia ng le is i nt en de d to al er t the u se r to the presence of i mpor tant oper atio n and ser vici ng instr uctions i n the literatu re ac companyin g the appliance.

fficient magnit ude to constit ute

FCC and Safety Information

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near wate

Clean only with a dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

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

8. registers, stov es, or o ther apparatus (including ampl ifiers) that produce heat.

Do not de fect the safety pu rpose of the polar ized plug . A pol ar ize d plu g has t wo bl ades wi th on e w id er th an th e oth e

r. Th e w ide bl ade is p rov ide d f or you r s afe ty. If the pr ovide d pl ug d oes n ot f it i nt o yo ur outl et , co ns ul t an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Pr ot ec t th e po we r co rd fro m bein g walk ed o n or p in ched

10. part

icul arly at plug s, c onve nien ce r ecep tacl es, and the poin t

where they exit from the apparatus.

11.

O n ly us e a t t a c h m e n t s /acc es so r i e s s p e c i f ied b y t h e manufacture

12.

Use only with the c art, stand, tripod, bracket, or table s pecified by the manuf acture us ed , u se combination

13.

Unplug this apparatus during li ghtning storms o r when u nused for long period of time.

Refer all servi cing to qu alifi ed se rvice personnel. Servicing is

14. requ ired such has bee n sp illed, obje cts hav e falle n in to the apparat us, the appar atus has be en ex posed to rain or mois ture, or when th e unit does not operate normall

The appa ratu s sh all not be expo sed to d ripp ing or spla shin g

15. and on the apparatus.

Power cord protection: To avoid any malfunctions of the unit and

16. to prot ec observe the following: a) Hold t he plug f irmly whe n connect ing or di sconnecti ng the

b) D o no t co nnect o r di scon nect the

c) Keep the d) Never put any heavy object on the e) Do not attempt t o repair or reconstruct the

17.

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

r, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is c au t i o n wh e n mo vi n g t he c art / a pp ar a t us To avoid injury from tip-over.

whe n the app arat us h as been d amag ed i n an y way,

as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liqui d

no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed

t again st electric sho ck, fire or per sonal injury, pleas e

AC power cord to this unit.

hands.

AC power cord away from heating appliances.

any wa

y, or has been dropped.

AC po wer cor d wi th w et

AC power cord.

AC power cord in

18. the power and disconnect the

19.

If smoke, odors the power and disconnect the

20.

Placement: heat ing rad ia (over 35 C(95F), high humi dity (over 90%), excessiv e dust, vi bra tion , imp act or wher e th e su rf ace i s ti tl ed , as th e internal parts may be seriously damaged.

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

21. off.

22.

When t he unit is unused for a long perio d of t ime, the un it should be unplugged from the household

23.

No fingers or other objects inside: this unit is dang erou s an d may cau se s erio us d amage to the unit. Do not attempt to disassemble the unit.

Do not put any foreign object on the disc tray.

24.

25.

Keep away from water and magnets.

26.

Keep the unit awa y fr om f lower vas es, tubs , si nks, etc. If liquids are spilled into the unit, serious damage could occu

27.

Keep magnetic objec ts, such as speakers, distant from the playe

28.

Stacking: Place the unit in a h orizonta l positi on and d o not place anything heavy on it.

Do not place the unit on amplifiers or other equipment which

29. may become hot.

Condesation/Moisture may form on the lens in the following

30. cases: a) immediately after a heater has been turned on. b) in a steamy or very humid room. c) the

one.

If m oistu re f orm s in sid e th is un it , i t ma y n ot o per at e

31. properl hour for the moisture to evaporate.

Noi se int erf erenc e w hil e a br oad cas t is bei ng rec eiv ed.

32. Depending on the receptio n co nd it io n of TV, i nt er fe re nc e ma y ap pe ar o n th e TV screen while you are watching a TV broadcast, if the units is sw

itched on . This is n ot a malfunction of the unit or the TV.

To watch a TV broadcast, turn off this unit.

33.

Us e cedu res ot her tha n th ose specif ied her e i n may r esu lt i n hazardous radiation exposure.

Polarization: This video product is equipped with a polarized

34. alternating current line plug. out le t, tr y r ev ers in g contact your electri cian to repla ce your obsol ete out let. prevent ele ctric shock , do not us e thi s pola rized plug with an e xte n blades can be fully inserted wi thout bl ade expo sure. If you need an extension cord, use a polarized cord.

or noises are emitte d from the unit, turn off

Avoid placing the unit in areas of direct sunlight,

tors , c lose d a utom obi les, hi gh t emp erat ure

un it is mov ed fro m a co ld env iro nme nt to a war m

y. In this case, turn off the power and wait about one

o f co nt ro ls o r adju st me nt or pe rf or manc e of pro -

sion co rd, rec epta cle, or other outl et unle ss the

AC power cord.

AC outlet.

Touching internal parts of

This plug will fit into the power

the p lug . If th e p lug s till fails to f it,

Table of Contents

FCC and Safety Information ........................................................................................................................ 1

Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................. 3

Introductio

What' Car

Getting Started ....................................................................................................................................... 6

Remot

Front & Rear Panel Overview ............................................................................................................... 8

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

Rea

How to Connect Your Player To A Television ..................................................................................... 9

How to Connect Your Player To An Amplifier/Receiver ..................................................................... 10

Fun

Power ON/OFF ................................................................................................................................ 12

Open/Clos Pla Ski

Searc Slo Selec

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

Disc/ GO

Repea

A-B Repeat ...................................................................................................................................... 17

Numeri

Multi-Angle ....................................................................................................................................... 17

I/P Progressiv Multi-Subtitl Multi-Audi AF Zoo Mut

Volume Up/Down ............................................................................................................................. 20

Shu

n to your Player .................................................................................................................... 5

s in the Box? ............................................................................................................................. 5

e of the Disc ................................................................................................................................. 5

e Control Battery Installation ...................................................................................................... 6

e Control Overview ..................................................................................................................... 7

r Panel View ................................................................................................................................ 8

w to Play a Disc .............................................................................................................................. 12

ction Buttons ................................................................................................................................. 12

e Disc Tray ...................................................................................................................... 13

y,Pause/Step,Stop Function ....................................................................................................... 13

p Forward/Backward ................................................................................................................... 13

h Forward/Backward ............................................................................................................... 14

w Forward ................................................................................................................................... 14

t an item in the Menu .............................................................................................................. 14

Title Menu ................................................................................................................................ 15

TO a desired selection............................................................................................................... 15

t ............................................................................................................................................. 16

c Key Pad/Direct Program access ........ ............................................................................... 17

e Scan ....................................................................................................................... 18

e .................................................................................................................................... 18

o Soundtrack .................................................................................................................... 18

F (Active Full Screen Function) ................................................................................................... 19

m ................................................................................................................................................ 19

e ................................................................................................................................................. 19

ffle Play ...................................................................................................................................... 20

Table of Contents - Continued

t is MP3? ........ .. ......... .. ......... .. ....... .. .. ....... .. .. ....... .. .. ....... .. .. ....... .. .. ....... .. .. ....... .. .. ....... .. .. 21

Wha

t MP3 ........................................................................................................................................ 21

Abou

Program Sett ings ............. .... ....................... .... ....................... .... ....................... .... ........................ 22

CD/MP3/DVD program menu. ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ...... 22

How to Play Kod

Setu

p Menu Options ............................................................................................................................ 23

Languag

Video Output Selection............................................................................................................................. 23

TV Shape ............................................................................................................................................. 24

o Output Selection..........................................................................................................................24

Audi

g........ ... ... ... ... ....................... ... ... ... ... ....................... ... ... ... ... .......................... ... ... ... ... ...... .2 4

Ratin

Specificatio n

mited Warranty ................................................................................................................................. 26

Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................................................................... BACK COVER

ak Picture CD/JPEGs ............................................................................................... 22

e ......................................................................................................................... 2 3

s....... .... ....................... .... ....................... .... ....................... .... ....................... .... ..........25

3 4

5 6

Introduction to your Player

Remote Control Battery Installation

Disc Types DVD CD

Single-layer / Single side

4.7GB = 2 hr

Single-layer / Double sides

9.4GB = 4.5 hr

Double-layers / Single side

8.5GB = 4 hr

Double-layers / Double sides

17GB = 8 hr

650MB = 74minCapacity

Disc Size 12 cm/8 cm 12 cm/8 cm

Subtitles 32

Soundtracks 8

Format Logo

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 Number of Audio Tracks Number of Subtitles Screen Format Child Lock Angle Indicator

DVD Discs are manufactured und er a world wide agree d upon "DVD Regional Code Sy s tem " . T his pla y er i s desi gn ed for pl ay back of Region 1 discs only, for use in Canada and USA.

What's in the Box?

Care of the Disc

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.

DVD Player (AD 1118) RCA Audio/Video Cables (1 Pr) Remote Control (1) AAA Battery (2) User Manual (1) Acessory Store Insert Card (1) EZ Hook Up Guide (1)

Things You Should Know Insert (1)

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.

Remove the battery compartment cover. Load two fresh AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Make sure that the batteries have been inserted

properl

y, matching to the symbols +, - marked in the battery compartment. Close the battery compartment cove

When replacing batteries, replace both of them. Do not mix new and used batteries togethe

r, otherwise, battery

life will be much shorter than normal.

Remote Sensor

Within approximately

6 meter (20 feet)

Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing your new Apex Digital AD 1118 DVD Player. It is designed for you to enjoy most forms of disc media and “at-themovies” picture quality with cinema quality sound.

Your new player also supports CD and MP3. It has several enhanced features including 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” video quality when connected to newer EDTV and HDTV sets that incorporate Progressive Scan technology with component video inputs.

-Unpack the unit and save the box and packing for the duration of the warranty period in the event you may need to ship the unit to us for repair.

-Read through this owner’s manual, EZ Guide, and “Things You Should Know” insert before installation and use.

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

-Connect the player to your TV, make sure the connections are secured.

-Connect the power plug to the AC power outlet.

NOTE:

Certain features contained in this DVD player are related to the DVD disc’s software.

Check the features printed on the disc’s packaging or follow the instructions of the disc’s on-screen menu.

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 an obstruction, the remote may not respond.

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

7 8

Remote Control Overview Front & Rear Panel Overview

Important:

Certain features of this DVD player 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.

**NOTE:

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.

Standby (Turn player on/off after engaging power button on unit) p12

Numeric Entry Pad p16,17 Skip Forward p13 Skip Backward p13 Direction Keys p12,14,16,18,19,22,23 Enter/Play p12,13,14,16,18,22,23,24 Stop p13,18 Menu p15 Setup p23,24 Audio p18 Resume Program p25 Shuffle p20 I/P (S-Video/Interlace/Progressive Scan) p9,18 Angle p17,22 Disc Tray Open/Close p12,13 Volume Adjust +/- p20 Repeat p16 Mute p19 A-B Repeat p17 Search Bacward p14 Search Forward p14 Pause/Step p13 Title p15 Slow p14 Display p15 AFF p19 GoTo p15,16 Clear p15 Zoom p19 Subtitle p18

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

Front Panel View

Rear Panel View

IR Sensor

Standby

Disc Tray

S-Video

Output

Progressive Scan

(Component

Video) Outputs

Y Pb Pr

Composite Video

Output

Analog /Down

Mix Audio

2 channel L/R

Coaxial Digital Output

24 25 26

27 28 29 30

9 10 11

12 13 14

Previous Next

Open/Close

Play/

Pause

Stop

Power Indicator light

How to Connect Your Player To A Television

The AD 1118 is ready for use simply by connecting to your TV using the composite or S-Video diagrams below (S-Video cable not included).

Good - Composite

Better - S-Video

How to Connect your Player To An Amplifier/Receiver

For cinema quality sound, connect the audio cables directly to your home theater equipment for maximum audio enjoyment.

Good Better

Yellow

Red White

To Tv Video Input

Connect the supplied video (yellow) and audio (red & white) cables as shown. To view, cycle through your TV input sources from your TV remote (Video 1, 2, etc.) to select the source that your DVD player is connected to.

To TV Audio L, R Input

To S-Video Input on TV

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. Connect the supplied audio (red & white) cables as shown. To view, cycle through your TV input sources from your TV remote (Video 1, 2, etc.) to select the source that your DVD player is connected to. If there is no picture present, remove any disc from the player. Press the I/P button on your DVD player’s remote control repeatedly to access the S-Video Mode.

Yellow

Red White

To TV Audio L, R Input

Best - Component

The AD 1118 incorporates the Progressive Scan feature for use with HDTV/EDTV sets for the best possible video quality. Check your television manual for compatibility to utilize this feature.

To Progressive Scan Video Input

Y Pb Pr

Connect the optional Component (Y, Pb, Pr) video cables and audio (red & white) cables to your HDTV/EDTV set as shown. To view, cycle through your TV input sources from your TV remote (Video 1,2, etc.) to select the source that your DVD player is connected to. Press STOP button then press I/P button repeatedly.

Red White

To TV Audio L, R Input

IMPORTANT:

Do not connect the Component (Y, Pb, Pr and S-Video connectors simultaneously.

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 Progressive 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 or HDTV sets only.

Note: To switch back and forth between Interlace and Progressive Video Mode, press I/P on your remote control to cycle between the three modes. Please refer to page 18 in this manual to learn more about this function.

Enjo y th e dyn amic and rea list ic s ound of D olby Pro Log ic Surr ound by conn ecti ng a n am plif ier and spea ker s yste m (right and l eft fro nt spe akers, a cen ter sp eake two rear speakers).

Yellow

Red White

To TV Video Input

Front Left

Speaker

Center Channel

Dolby Surround

Connection Example

Surround Left

Speaker

r, and o ne or

To Dolby Surround Equipped Receiver (L+R

Audio Input)

Front Right

Speaker

Surround Right

Speaker

Enjoy the dynamic sound of 2 Channel Digital Audio by connecting an amplifier equipped with a coaxial digital input (coaxial cable sold separately).

Yellow

To Amplifier/Receiver

To TV Video Input

Front Left

Speaker

2 Channel Digital Audio

Connection Example

with Digital Coaxial Input

Front Right

Speaker

(Continued on p 11)

How to Connect your Player To An Amplifier/Receiver -Continued

How To Play A Disc

Best

Dolby Digital can deliver surround sound with five di screte fu ll range ch an nels pl us a sixth channel for a subwoofer. You can enj oy y ou r A PEX DVD wit h a Do lby Digital equipped home theater system.

is to connect your DVD player to a Dolby

need Digital receiver or a Dolby Digital Ready receiver with an exte rna l d eco de

r. Co nnect the Digital (RCA) Coax ial output of yo ur player to Digita l (RCA) Coaxial input of the amplifier.

How to setup the digital output:

From the "Audio setup page", set "Digital Out" to

AW" with DIRECTION buttons and then press

"R ENTER/PLAY.

IM POR TA N T:

Th is p ro d uc t in co rpo ra tes co p yr i gh t pr ote ct i on technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned 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.

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, play in public, and rent copyrighted material without permission.

DVD Video discs are copy protected, and any recordings made from these discs will be distorted.

All you

Turn on the player

Pus h the mai n POWER button to turn on the DVD unit. Once on, you may wish to use the Standby button from your remote to turn the unit on or to Standby Mode, which places the player

Yellow

in to a low powered sleep mode when not in use.

Turn on your TV (Home Theater System)

Select the corresponding inputs on your TV

To TV Video Input

To Dolby Digital Equipped Receiver/Processor

(Video 1, Video 2, etc.). If connected through an amplifier/receiver, cycle through your Home Theater System’s audio input sources (audio 1, audio 2, etc.) and locate the input assigned to your DVD player.

Load a disc

Pre ss OPEN/CLOSE butt on on the re mot e con trol (or front p anel) to open the dis c tray. Ins ert d isc label side u p. Pre ss OPE N/CLOSE but ton or PLAY butt on. The dis c wi ll i nitia te. When the M ovi e Menu app ears on scree n, p ress ENTE R/ o r a DIR ECTION KE Y to selec t the desi red fea ture in the men u. Press ENTER/ button on t he r emote (or on t he u nit) t o st art pla yback of the DVD .

NOT E: P lace the disc’ s la bel si de up, bl ank sid e down.

Press a DIRECTION KEY to select the desired feature in the movie menu, and then press the ENTER/ button to confirm a selection.

Front Left

Speaker

Front Right

Speaker

NOTE:

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

To retu rn to the disc's Ma in Menu, press the MENU button on the remote.

A DVD disc that does not match the region code

Center Channel

cannot be played by this playe

This DVD player will play Region 1 DVDs onl

Do not load a disc upside down.

Function Buttons

Standby

Dolby Digital (5.1) Surround

Connection Example

Surround Left

Speaker

Surround Right

Speaker

Mak e certain th e POWER butto n is enga ged on the player front pa nel.

Pre ss th e STA NDB Y but ton t o tur n on the unit or off (low po wered Sl eep M ode ).

**NOTE:

(Alw ays) rem ove the dis c wh en n ot in u se.

SUBWOOFER

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Function Buttons - Continued

Open/Close Disc Tray

Play, Pause/Step, Stop Functions

To open and close the disc tray:

Press OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote or OPEN/CLOSE button on the front panel.

To Play: Press ENTER/ button to play the disc.

To Pause: When DVD is playing, press PAUSE/STEP button to pause. Note that the picture is now in a still-frame mode.

Step (frame by frame): While DVD is in pause mode, press PAUSE/STEP button to step forward frame by frame. Press ENTER/ to resume normal playback.

To Stop: Press the STOP button to stop in two modes: a) Press Once: The DVD will stop. Resume where you left off by pressing ENTER/ button. b) Press Twice: The DVD will stop. Once ENTER/ is pressed, the DVD will initiate from its beginning start point.

**NOTE:

STOP button memorizes the last video frame displayed. (To resume, press ENTER/ button).

Search Forward/Backward

Press button to search forward rapidly.

Press repeatedly to change search speed.

x x x x

Press button to search backward rapidly.

Press repeatedly to change search speed.

Player will not advance or reverse during the "WARNING" section of a disc.

Slow Motion Forward

Press the SLOW button to play in a slow motion mode.

NOTE: The unit is muted during slow motion

forward.

Press rep eatedly

Press ENTER/ button to resume normal playback

to chang e slo w for ward speed.

Select an item in the Movie Menu

Skip Forward/Backward

Press button to skip forward to the next chapter/track.

Press button to skip backward to the previous chapter/track.

Player will not advance or reverse during the "WARNING" section of a disc.

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While in the Movie Disc Menu or in Setup Mode:

es s D I RE C TIO N K E YS to nav iga t e t hro ugh

the listed content on your DVD.

Press ENTER/ button to confirm a selection.

Function Buttons - Continued

On Screen Display Menu

Disc / Title Menu

GOTO a desired selection

Press DISPLAY button to switch the OSD (On Screen Display ) on or o more detailed playback information.

This will provide you with current information about the dis c you are pla ying. (i.e . elapsed tim e of pla remaining time of play,etc. ).

**NOTE: There are several different OSD indicators for each disc format: DVD, CD, MP3, and Picture CD.

The Movie allowing the user to select the content on screen available and special features.

Press MENU button to return to the Movie Menu.

Press TITLE button to return to the DVD disc Title.

Disc Title is the beginning track of a DVD disc.

**NOTE: M ost DVD di scs ma y n ot r esp ond to the "TITLE" function.

This function does NOT apply to MP3

ff while the d isc is pla ying to get

Disc Menu is a DVD disc feature,

DVD Disc

Press the GO

Press the

Search Within a Chapter

Time --:--:-- Input time hh:mm:ss

(Hour : Minute : Second)

Title/Chapter ---/--- Input title / chapter number

Press ENTER/ button

CD Disc

Press the GOTO button to enter the Track Search mode.

Press the GOTO button again to enter Disc Search mode.

TO button to select GOTO mode.

LEFT/RIGHT

DIRECTIONS KEYS to highlight a desired item.

**NOTE:

Certain DVD discs may not allow GOTO functionality. GOTO does NOT function during program playback.

Track Search

Disc Search --:--:--

(Hour : Minute : Second)

Within a Track

Track - - - Input track number XXX

(Track Number)

Press ENTER/ button.

Input time hh:mm:ss

Repeat

DVD Disc

Pre ss the REP EAT butto n sequenti ally to rea ch the desired repeat mode (see below).

Repeat Chapter Repeat the Chapter Repeat Title Repeat the Title Off Repeat function off

Pre ss the GO TO but to n to play yo ur disc at a desired Title, Chapter or

Press the CLEAR button to cancel an entr

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Time location on the DVD.

(Continued on next page)

CD Disc

Repeat Single Repeat the selected track Repeat All Repeat All Off Repeat function off

MP3 Disc

Repeat Single Play the selected file Repeat All Repeat All Off Repeat function off

**NOTE: Certain DVD discs may not allow Repeat functionality

Function Buttons - Continued

A-B Repeat

To repeat playback of a desired section of a disc:

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

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

The player wil l repea t playback of the sectio n from point A to point B.

Press the

A-B RPT button again to cance l the

function and return to normal play.

Numeric Key Pad / Direct Program access

Pres s the n umeric key pad to input data for programming, time, track, or chapter searches.

**NOTE: Certain DVD discs may not allow direct access

functionality.

Multi-Angle

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

**NOTE:

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

Cer

tain DVD discs may contain specially featured scenes that are shot simul tane ousl y from a num ber of different angles. For these dis cs, the same scenes can be viewed f rom each of these different angles using the ANGLE button (T he recorded angles vary depending on the disc programmed).

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

During play back , r epea tedl y p ress th e ANGLE button to select the desi red viewing angle. Status will be displayed on screen.

I/P Progressive Scan

The player is equipped with three modes of video output (For the 3 connection options available to you, see p 9):

Video / Composite Video (Default Setting)

1) S-

2) Interlace component (for non HDTV sets with component input)

3) Progressive Scan component * *For use with ED/HDTV to pro duce a "film-like " quali ty

DVD presentation.

s STOP button t hen press I/P but ton on the

Pres remote control repeatedl your connection from your DVD player to TV.

y to display a signal based on

**NOTE:

Only 1 output (S-Video, Interlace component, or Progressive Scan component) may be used at one time. Interlace component and Progressive Scan component use the same video output jacks named Y, Pb, Pr. Typically, EDTV or HDTV sets support a Progressive Scan video input providing a more desirable “film-like” quality.

Multi-Subtitle

If a DVD d isc co ntains the Multi-Su bti tle feature, a subtitle may be selected:

While in playback mode, repeatedly press the button to se lec t t he des ired subtitled language . Status will be displayed on screen.

**NOTE:

A DVD disc may contain up to 32 subtitle selections.

Multi-Audio Soundtrack

If a DVD disc co nt ai ns a M ul ti -A ud io S ou nd tr ac k feature, Audio Language can be selected:

During playback, repeatedly press select the desired audio language. Playback status will be displayed on screen.

In most cases, an di s pla y ed the DIRECTION KEYS to select ENTER/ button to confirm.

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

SUB-T

AUDIO button to

Audio Soundtrack selection will be

o n a D VD dis c st a rt up m enu . P r ess

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Function Buttons - continued

Function Buttons - Continued

AFF (Active Full Screen Function)

Zoom

AFF (Active Full Screen Function) allows you to fill

the TV screen viewing area when playing a widescreen formatted DVD on a standard 4:3 television. Depending on the aspect ratio of the DVD presentation, the size of the black bars may vary.

Press AFF button to eliminate or reduce the black bars on the top and bottom of the screen.

Before AFF After AFF

In DVD mode

Press the ZOOM button to enlarge viewable picture.

Press th e bu tt on s eq uentially to ch an ge t he zoom scale:

Press the DIRECTION KEYS to navigate within the zoomed area.

**NOTE: The picture quality is degraded as the picture is zoomed.

Volume Up/Down

While playing back a disc,

Press the VOLUME button - or + to adjust the volume output

Volume level will display on screen.

Shuffle Play

To play back chapters or tracks of a CD or DVD concert disc in a non-specific, random order:

Press SHUFFLE button

Press SHUFFLE button twice To cancel the function and return to normal mode.

Mute

To mute or temporarily turn off sound:

Press the MUTE button

Press again to resume normal sound output.

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What is MP3?

Program Settings

Th is p layer i s compa ti bl e wit h th e fol lo wi ng di sc formats: DVD CD-DA CD-MP3 Kodak Picture CD CD-R / CD-

RW*

About MP3

MP 3 (MP EG 1, format for quick downloading files that sound similar in performance to CDs. to red uc e th e nu mb er o f redundant sou nd s in a n audio signal to a minimum. It takes music from a CD and reduces it by a factor of 12, with no noticeable loss of qualit minutes of music you can store over 130 songs with MP3

Disc information

Sampling rate sh ou ld b e 44 .1 k Hz a nd b it r at e is recommended within the range from 128 Kbps to 256 Kbps, in o rde r t o achieve the best per for mance. In gen era l, highe r qualit y settin gs result i n larger file sizes.

Sampling rate

44.1 kHz

Au dio L aye r 3) is a di git al au di o

MP3 uses entropy encoding

y. Wher eas a typ ical CD h olds only 74

Bit rate

Quality

56 Kbps

64 Kbps

FM Radio Quality

80 Kbps

96 Kbps

112 Kbps

128 Kbps

160 Kbps

192 Kbps

Near CD Quality

Good CD Quality

Better than CD Quality

224 Kbps

256 Kbps

Studio Quality

ATTENTION:

Du e t o u nfo r es e en so f tw a re com pat ibi lit y iss ues, certain forms of d isc medi a may not playback properl

y. This includes compressed

media formats, i.e. MP3, JPEG files.

TIPS FOR MAKING A GOOD MP3 CD ON YOUR COMPUTER:

- Using a good quality CD-RW/CD-R disc is recommended. Up to 650 MB (74-minute CD) or 700 MB (80-minute CD) of MP3 files can be recorded.

- Select a high quality and stable CD

Recorder (writer).

- Select an advanced CD burning software.

- MP3 is data and not WAV information, therefore Mode 1 must be selected when compiling and burning your discs.

- Drag and drop must not be used to compile the disc. The player will not recognize this format.

- Select Data CD Project in your software user interface, the file system should comply with the standard ISO 9660 or Joliet. Or, select MP3 CD Project for more convenient operation.

- Finalize the CD after it is burned.

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

CD/MP3/DVD program menu

Load a DVD disc.

1) Press the STOP button and then PROGRAM button. The DVD program menu will appear.

2) Use the numeric keys to input the title number followed by the chapter numbers desired.

3) Use the DIRECTION KEYS to select the next program input. Repeat step 2) until programming is completed. To clear the last input, press CLEAR button. To clear all the inputs, highlight the “Clear All” icon, press ENTER/ button to confirm. To quit the Program Menu, press button.

4) Highlight the “Play Program” icon, then press ENTER/ button to start program playback.

5) Press programming.

STOP button twice to cancel the

PROGRAM

NOTE:

Certain DVD discs do not allow programming.

Single track discs cannot be programmed.

The program menu will only accept title/chapter/

track numbers that exist on the disc.

Kodak Picture CD / JPEGs

Playback Kodak Picture CDs or JPEGs on the DVD player and view your pictures on your TV in a slide show presentation. Pictures will be scaled to fit within the TV screen.

Press PAUSE/STEP button to display an image

indefinitel

ess E NT ER / b ut to n to resu me t he slid e

Pr sho

Pr e ss t he display the index screen. Use the DIRECTION KEYS (up, down, left, right) to navigate through your file s.

Press the ENT ER/ button key to display the selection and start slide show.

Pr picture.

Press ZO OM button to zoom the picture. This will stop the slide show. Press the DIRECTION KEYS to adjus t zoom positioning.

Press ANGLE butto n to rotate the picture.

S TOP but t on o n y o ur r emo t e t o

ess SKIP button to view the next or previous

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Setup Menu Options

Setup Menu Options - Continued

Various features of the player can be adjusted in the Setup Menu:

- Press STOP, then press the SETUP button.

- Setup Menu appears.

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

Language

Enter this menu to setup another language in the OSD display, DVD disc subtitle, DVD disc audio and DVD disc Start Menu. Press STOP, then press the SETUP button. Highlight "Language." Press the ENTER/ button again, language sub menu appears.

Using the DIRECTION KEYS, highlight the desired item and press the Highlight the desired item. Press the ENTER/ button to confirm. Press the SETUP button to save the setting and exit.

Enter this menu to setup the Video setting. Press STOP, then press the SETUP button. Navigate DIRECTION KEYS to highlight "Video." Press ENTER/ button, Video sub menu appears.

Highlight the desired item and press the ENTER/ button. Highlight the desired item. Press the ENTER/ button to confirm. Press the SETUP button to save the setting and exit.

1) TV Shape Options: If your TV is a standard 4:3 type, select 4:3LB if you desire to view widescreen (16x9) DVDs. If your TV is 16x9, select 16x9 wide.

2) Close Captions: Select between on and off.

3) Video Output: Select based on your connection from the DVD player to your TV, S-Video interlace, or Progressive (see p 9 & 18).

ENTER/ button.

Video Output Selection

Default setting

TV Shape 4:3 PS Closed Caption : O Video Output S-Video

TV shape

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

4:3 Letter Box

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

4:3 Pan Scan

The image will fit the screen. The left and right edges of the image may be cut off from the screen.

16:9 Widescreen

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

Audio Output Selection

Enter this menu to setup the Audio setting. Press SETU Press ENTER/ button, audio sub menu appears.

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.

P button. Highlight "Audio.”

Rating

Enter this menu to setup the Rating setting Press SETUP button Highlight "Rating", Press ENTER/ button , rating sub menu appears.

Highlight the desired item and press ENTER/

Highlight the desired item. Press ENTER/

button.

button to confirm.

the setting and quit. The pre-set password is 3308.

Press SETUP

button to save

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Specifications

Limited Warranty

Home DVD Video Player

Power Supply Power Consumption Weight External Dimensions Laser

Outputs

Video Output Audio Output (digital output) Audio Output (analog audio)

~120V. 60Hz 15W

3.7 lbs.

12.7 x 2 x 9.75 inches (W/H/D) Semiconductor Laser, wavelength 650mn

1.0V(p-p), 75 Ohms, negative sync

0.5V(p-p), 75 Ohms

2.0V(rms), 10K Ohms

90 DAYS LABOR/ONE YEAR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS

HOME DVD PLAYERS

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 packaging in case your unit needs to be shipped to us. the cost of shipping the unit back to you. instruc

tions to ship unit for repair. A return authorization number is required prior to acceptance by Apex.

APEX Digital, Inc. dealer in N. America. Keep your original box and

You will need to prepay shipping and APEX will pay

You are required to email or call Customer Support for proper

WHAT IS COVERED?

Warranty repair from the original date of purchase: One (1) year replacement of parts; 90 day limited labor warranty coverage. If you dont have proof of purchase, your unit be charged at a flat labor rate.

will be considered out-of-warranty & will

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 cou ntr y for wh ich it w as desig ned , manufa ctured, approved an d/or aut horized, or repa ir of produ cts damaged by these modifications.

- Incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product. (Some states do not allow the incidental or consequential damages prerecorded material, whether copyrighted or not.)

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

, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This includes, but is not limited to,

HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE?

After following the operating instructions, the Troubleshooting Guide and the FAQ pages on DVD players found at our website, www.apexdigitalinc.com.

- Should it be necessary to contact Customer Service Center directly, call (866) 427-3946 Monday through Friday, 7am to 6pm (Pacific Time). You will be instructed on how your claim will be processed.

- Have your pertinent information available including proof of purchase and a specific understanding of the complaint.

-You must obtain a Return Authorization number in order to return a product. This number must be clearly visible on the outside of the package.

-You will be provided the exact address in which to ship your product.

-You mu st ship the product, at your exp ense, w ithin s even da ys of the date your Return Authorization number is issued.

ORDERING ACCESSORIES:

You m ay pu rchas e parts and acces sorie s by visitin g www. shop- apex. com o r ema il/ca ll for prici ng and availability of your request.

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 to set up your account . 7am-6pm (California).

Then em ail y our r eques t. You may also c all u s at (866) 427- 3946 Mo nday- Frida y,

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

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Apex Digital AD1118 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual