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Safety Precautions

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

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

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

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET DANGEROUS HIGH VOL TAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. ONLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL SHOULD ATTEMPT THIS.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, AND

FULL YINSERT.

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

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

CAUTION: 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 NOT STAREINT OBEAM.

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.

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

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.

WARNING:

Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by APEX or parties authorized by APEX will void all the manufacture warranties.

THE REGION CODE FOR THE UNIT IS 1.

Since it is very 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.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE

PAS OUVRIR

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

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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.

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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.

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. See Figure 131.1.

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.

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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 new APEX Digital AD-1200 DVD player is designed for you to enjoy all forms of disc media. Your player will allow you to enjoy full-length motion pictures with "at-the-movies" picture and cinema quality sound.

Your new player also supports CD, and MP3. Your player also has several unique features, including an S-video output (for greater picture clarity), Parental Control (to prevent children from viewing inappropriate content), and Kodak Picture CD compatibility (so you can show photos on your TV). This is a truly multimedia machine designed for the multimedia world to enjoy. The digital age has never been easier to enjoy than with APEX Digital.

UNPACKING

If you need to ship your DVD player, the original carton and packing comes in handy. You should keep them in case you need to re-use them. For best protection, repack the unit as it was packed at the factory . First, inventory the contents of your DVD video player accessory package. It should have:

- DVD video player

- Remote control (1)

- RCA cables (1 each in yellow, red, and white)

- AD-1200 Owner’s manual

- Size AAbatteries (2) If any item is damaged or missing, please inform your retailer immediately. Owner's manuals in other languages are available at http://www.apexdigitalinc.com.

WHERE TO PLACE YOUR DVD PLAYER

You should place the unit on a firm, flat surface. It should not be too close to a VCR, stereo, or large speakers, as the magnetic flux from these devices may cause distortion in the picture. If placed in a cabinet, please allow at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) of free space all around the player for proper ventilation. Caution: Sliding unit along a shelf or other surface may scuff or scratch. Apex Digital shall not be responsible for any surface damage that may occur.

TO OBTAIN A CLEAR PICTURE

The DVD video player is a precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts become dirty or worn down, picture quality will become poor.To obtain a clear picture We recommend regular inspection and maintenance every 1,000 hours of use (roughly 500 2-hour movies) depending on the operating environment.

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TYPE OF TV SYSTEM

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

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 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 paint thinner, benzine, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray for vinyl LP’s.

STORING DISCS

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

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

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

PLAYABLE DISCS

This DVD video player can play back the following discs.

DVD video disc

Audio

Video

(moving

pictures)

Audio

12 cm

8 cm

(CD single)

12 cm

Audio CD

MP3 CD

MP3

Disk Mark Contains Disc Size Maximum playback time

Approx. 4 hours

(single sided disc)

Approx. 8 hours

(double sided disc)

Approx. 74 minutes

Approx. 20 minutes

Up to 10 hours

NOTES ON REGIONAL NUMBERS

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

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KODAK Picture CD

Spec. 12 cm

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Table of Contents

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

Safety Information........................................... 2 - 4

Introduction..................................................... 5

Notes On Discs.............................................. 6

Identification of Controls................................ 8

Remote Control................................................ 9 - 10

Connecting to a TV............................................ 11

Connecting to a TV using a RF Modulator....... 12 - 13

Connecting to Optional Equipment.................. 14 - 15

What is MP3, and Picture CD ?...................... 16

MP3 Operation..................................................17

Playing Back a Disc......................................... 18 - 21

Locating a Specific Title,

Chapter or Track............................................ 22 - 23

Playing Repeatedly......................................... 24

Playing in Random Order............................... 25

Zooming a Picture/Enhance Video Effect........ 26

Playing in a Favorite Order........................... 27

Selecting Subtitles.......................................... 28

Selecting the Camera Angles/Language/Audio

Settings............................................................. 29

Playing Back Your K

ODAK

Picture CD....................................................... 30

Working with Your JPEG Files:

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

Playing Your JPEG Files ................................ 31 - 32

Using the On-screen Display.......................... 33

Setting the Parental Lock................................ 34

Customizing the Function Settings.................. 35

Memo On Output Sounds............................... 36

Specifications................................................... 37

Trouble Shooting Guide................................... 38

Limited Warranty.............................................. 39

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Identification of Controls

FRONT PANEL

REAR PANEL

1 POWER ON/OFF 2 DVD TRAY 3 OPEN/CLOSE 4 PLAY 5STOP

6 DVD INDICATOR LIGHT 7 CD INDICATOR LIGHT 8 PICTURE CD INDICATOR LIGHT 9 REMOTE SENSOR

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1 DIGITAL AUDIO-COAXIAL OUTPUT

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

6 7 8

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18. VOLUME(PAGE 9)

19. REPEAT (PAGE. 24)

20. A-B REPEAT

21. MUTE(PAGE 9)

22. GOTO (PAGE 23)

23. CLEAR (PAGE 27)

24. DISPLAY (PAGE 33)

25. PBC OFF

26. ZOOM (PAGE 26)

27. L/R (PAGE 30,32)

28. ANGLE (PAGE 29)

29. SUBTITLE (PAGE 28)

30. TITLE (PAGE 22)

31 STOP (19, 21, 34)

32. FAST REVERSE (17, 20)

33. FAST FORWARD (17, 20)

Remote Control

1. POWER (PAGE 18)

2. NUMBERS (PAGE. 23)

3. SHUFFLE (PAGE 25)

4. PROGRAM (PAGE 27)

5. SLOW MOTION (PAGE. 21)

6. RETURN

7. ENHANCE (PAGE 26)

8. 3D (PAGE 24)

9. SETUP (PGS 34,35)

10. AUDIO (PAGE 29)

11. MENU (PAGE. 23,25,30,32)

12. DIRECTION KEYS

(PGS.

19,22,23,26,27,30,32,35)

13. ENTER (18-21, 23,25,27,30, 32,34,35)

14. PAUSE/STEP (PAGE 19)

15. PREV SKIP (17, 22)

16. FWD SKIP (17, 22, 25)

17. OPEN/ CLOSE (PAGE. 18)

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

NOTES

• Please turn the master power switch on the DVD Video player. Power button on this remote control unit is for standby power only.

• MUTE- Cut off sound momentarily. Press again to reinstate sound.

• VOLUME- controls the audio output from the DVD player.

(VOLUME control is only available in audio analogue output status.)

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Open the cover.

OPERATING WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL

Operating DVD video player with the remote control.

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

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

*Please do not place the remote sensor towards any light source such as direct sunlight or illumination. The DVD video player will malfunction, if you do so.

Insert batteries (AA size).

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

Close the cover.

NOTICE (BATTERIES)

PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL

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

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW BECAUSE INCORRECT USE OF BATTERIES MIGHT CAUSE THEM TO LEAK OR CORRODE

• Do not place the batteries in the wrong direction.

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

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

• When not using the remote control for a long duration of time, remove the batteries.

• When difficulties occur, with the remote control, or if the operating range becomes reduced, then replace the batteries.

• If leakage from the battery occurs, wipe the battery liquid from the battery compartment, then replace the batteries.

NOTICE (REMOTE CONTROL)

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

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Connecting to a TV

IMPORTANT NOTICE

• 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 Modulator from your dealer (see page 12 for further details).

CONNECTING YOUR APEX DIGITAL DVD PLAYER DIRECTLY TO YOUR TELEVISION

The following diagrams will show how to connect your DVD player to your TV. For further instructions, please consult the owner's manual for your television.

RCA (Composite) Standard Connection

Red

White

Yellow

Red

White

Yellow

S-Video Connection

Red

White

Black

Red

White

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

Black

TV Audio Input

TV Video Input

S-Video cord (optional)

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Connecting to a TV using a RF Modulator

Connection 1

Figure 1

Connecting the TV to the DVD

Note: All VCRs will distort the picture of a DVD

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

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

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

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

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

5) Make sure your TV is set to the appropriate

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

First, it is necessary to determine whether or not your TV needs a RF modulator. Look at the back of your TV. If you see three input connectors lined up in a row, in the colors of yellow, red, and white, then you will not need an RF modulator. If you see a connector labeled "S-video", then you will not need an RF modulator. If you do not have either of these connectors, then you will need to purchase an RF modulator from a home electronics retailer. Older televisions use a coaxial connection, which combines all of the video signal from an exterior source into a single line. This line is then translated by your TV into the picture you see. The RF modulator combines the output signals from the DVD player, or any other device, into the coaxial connection for use by your television. Below are written and pictorial instructions on the proper way to connect an RF modulator to your Apex DVD player and your TV.

channel before using your DVD player. In most cases, this is channel 3 or 4.

(L)

(R)

VIDEO OUT

TV / Video Input Connection

(V)

TV /Audio Input Connection

(L)

Your VCR (Back)

UHF/Antenna OUT

(R)

Coaxial

RF-Modulator

To TV

(V)

Your TV (Back)

UHF/Antenna IN

Coaxial

Antenna

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