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.

y.

r. Check web site for instruction.

y.

y. Refer to your television

This option is typically in

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DVD Player

AD1118

User Manual

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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

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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.

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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.

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2.

Keep these instructions.

3.

Heed all warnings.

4.

Follow all instructions.

5.

Do not use this apparatus near wate

6.

Clean only with a dry cloth.

7.

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

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

9.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

r.

y, or has been dropped.

AC po wer cor d wi th w et

AC power cord.

AC power cord in

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the power and disconnect the

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If smoke, odors
the power and disconnect the

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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

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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

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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

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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

r.

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 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,

To

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Table of Contents

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

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

Introductio

What'
Car

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

Remot

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

Ho

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

Li

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

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

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

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

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

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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

r.

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.

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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

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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

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Power Indicator light