APEX Digital AD-1225 User Manual

Safety Precautions

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

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

AVIS

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE

PAS OUVRIR

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

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

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

FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUE, INTRODUIRE LALAME 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 STARE INTO BEAM.

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner ís 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

WARNING

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device. Pursuant to the part 15 of FCC Rules.

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,there 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 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.

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 userís authority to operate this equipment.

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 discs can have an optional region code. If you load a disc of a different region code to your player, you will see

the region codenotice on the screen. The disc will not play, and should be unloaded.

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

Model No. Serial No.

Retain this information for future reference.

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Important Safety Instructions

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 inst allation 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 .Ret ain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be ret ained 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 dry cloth for cleaning. 6 .Att achments - Do not use att achments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7.Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for example the app aratus shall not be exposed to dripping splashing and that no object s fill with liquid such as vases, W ARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. 8 .Accessories - Do not place this product on an unst able cart, st and, tripod, bracket, or t able. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, st and, tripod, bracket, or t able 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 stop s, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10.V entilation - Slot s 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 inst allation 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 comp any. For product s 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, cont act your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. Alternate Warnings - This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature, If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, cont act 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, p aying p articular attention to cords at plugs, convenience recept acles, and the point where they exit from the product.

14.Protective Att achment Plug - The product is equipped with an att achment 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.Out door Antenna Grounding - If an out side 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 volt age surges and built-up st atic 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 requirement s for the grounding electrode.

16.Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is lef t 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.

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17.Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuit s, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuit s. When inst alling an out side antenna system, extreme care should be t aken to keep from touching such power lines or circuit s as cont act with them might be fat al.

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

19.Object and Liquid Entry - Never push object s of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous volt age point s or short-out p art s 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 volt age or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

W arning: This unit should only be serviced by an authorized and properly trained technician. Opening the cover or other attempts by the user to service this unit may result in serious injury or death from electrical shock, and may increase the risk of fire.

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 object s have fallen into the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water . d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will of ten require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to it s normal operation. e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and f. When the product exhibit s a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

22.Replacement Parts - W hen replacement p art s are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement p art s specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original p art. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

23.Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or rep airs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety 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 product s (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

UNPACKING

First check and identify the content s of your DVD video player p ackage, as listed below:

- DVD Video Player

- Remote control handset with sep arately p acked batteries

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

- Operating Instructions

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

WHERE TO LOCATE YOUR DVD

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

T O OBTAIN A CLEAR PICTURE

The DVD video player is a precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive p art s are dirty or worn down, picture quality can become poor. W e recommend regular inspection and maintenance every 1,000 hours of use depending on the operating environment.

Note:

The OSD and illustration in this manual may be somewhat dif ferent from the actual situation. Please t ake the unit as the st andard.

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Introduction

Your new APEX Digit al DVD player is designed for you to enjoy all forms of disc media. Y our player will allow you to enjoy full-length motion pictures with at-the-movies picture and cinema quality sound. Y our new player also support s CD, MP3, and WMA.Your player also has serval unique features, including AFF (Active Full Screen Function that allows you to view wide screen movie present ations in full screen mode), SV ideo and component video output (for greater picture clarity), Parent al Control (to prevent children from viewing inappropriate content) and Kodak Picture CD compatibility (so you can view photos on your TV). This is a true multimedia machine designed for the multimedia world to enjoy. The digit al age has never been easier to enjoy than with APEX Digital.

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Notes on Discs

HOW TO HANDLE, CLEAN, AND STORE DISCS.

HANDLING DISCS

 Do not touch the playback side of the disc.  Do not att ach p aper or t ape 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

 Fingerprint s and dirt on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. W ipe the disc from the center outward with a sof t cloth. Always keep the disc clean.  If you cannot wipe of f the dirt of f, wipe the disc lightly with a slightly moistened sof t cloth and finish with a dry cloth.  Do not use any type of solvent such as a thinner , benzine, commercially available cleaners or anti-st atic spray for vinyl LP s.

PLAYABLE DISCS

This DVD video player can playback the following discs.

Disc M ark Cont ains Disc S ize Maximum playback time

DVD

video

disc

Audio

V ideo

(moving

pictures)

Audio

12 cm

8 cm

(CD single)

Approx. 4 hours

(single sided disc)

Approx. 8 hours

(double sided disc)

Approx. 74 minutes

Approx. 20 minutes

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.  S tore discs vertically in a case. S tacking or placing object s on discs out side of their case may cause warping.

NOTES ON REGIONAL NUMBERS

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

TYPE OF TV SYSTEM

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

MP3

Kodak

Picture

WMA

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Audio

Spec. 12 cm

Audio 12 cm

12 cm

Approx. 600+ minutes

Up to approx. 22 hours

playback

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Table of Content s

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

Safety Information...................................................................2

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

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

Identification of Controls..........................................................5

Remote Control........................................................................6

Connecting to a TV..................................................................8

Connecting to Optional Equipment..........................................9

AFF Function...........................................................................1 1

Playing Back a Disc.................................................................1 1

Locating a Specific T itle, Chapter or T rack..............................13

Playing Repeatedly..................................................................14

Playing in Random Order........................................................15

Zooming a Picture...................................................................15

Identification of Controls

FRONT PANEL

Using the On-screen Display...................................................15

Playing in a Favorite Order ......................................................16

Selecting Subtitles...................................................................16

Selecting the Camera Angles/Language/AudioSettings..........17

WMAOperation.......................................................................17

MP3 Operation........................................................................18

W orking with Y our JPEG Files.................................................18

Playing Back Y our Kodak Picture CD.......................................19

Memo On Output Sounds.......................................................19

Setting the Parent al Lock........................................................20

Customizing the Function Settings..........................................21

S pecifications..........................................................................22

T roubleshooting Guide............................................................23

Limited Warranty......................................................................24

REAR PANEL

1 POWER ON/OFF

2 DISC TRAY

3 REMOTE SENSOR

4 DVD INDICATOR LIGHT

5 MP3/CD/JPEG INDICATOR LIGHT

6 PICTURE CD INDICATOR LIGHT

7 STOP

8 PLAY

9 OPEN/CLOSE

10 POWER INDICATOR LIGHT

9 8 7

1 COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT

2 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT R

3 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT L

4 DIGIT AL AUDIO-COAXIAL OUTPUT

5 S-VIDEO OUTPUT

6 COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y

7 COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Pb

8 COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Pr

9 DIGIT AL AUDIO-OPTICAL OUTPUT

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Remote Control

THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW DESCRIBE THE FUNCTIONS ON THE REMOTE CONTROL.

1. POWER

NUMBER BUTTONS

3. SHUFFLE

4. PROGRAM

5. KODAK T.E.

6. RESUME

7. SLOW

8. STEP

9. SETUP

10. AUDIO

11. MENU

12. DIRECTION BUTTONS

13. ENTER/PLAY

18. REPEAT

19. A-B REPEAT

20. MUTE

21. GOTO

22. CLEAR

23. DISPLAY

24. AFF

25. ZOOM

26. P AL/NTSC

27. ANGLE

28. SUBTITLE

29. TITLE

30. STOP

14. P AUSE

15. SKIP FORW ARD/ REVERSE

31. F AST FORW ARD

32. F AST REVERSE

16. OPEN/CLOSE

17. VOLUME UP / DOWN

 POWERbutton on the remote control is for st andby power only. T urn on the

main power button on the DVD Video Player.

 P/N button is for P AL/NTSC. If a P AL region 1 DVD disc is played, press P/N

for normal playback. Otherwise, the picture will continuously roll.

 MUTE button cut s out sound from the player; MENU returns the player to the

movie menu at the beginning of a disc; VOL controls player volume.

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

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Remote Control

PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL

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

1 2 3

Open the cover.

Insert batteries (AA size).

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

OPERATING WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL

Operating video player with the remote control.

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

Dist ance: Maximum of 7 m from the front of the remote sensor.

Angle: Approximately 30” from each direction.

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

Close the cover.

BATTERIES

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

 Do not place the batteries in the wrong direction.  It is dangerous to charge/heat/open or short-circuit the batteries.  Do not leave dead batteries or mix old/new batteries in the remote control.  When not using the remote control for a long duration of time, remove the batteries.When operating range becomes reduced,

replace batteries.

 If battery leakage occurs, wipe the battery liquid from the battery comp artment, then replace batteries.

REMOTE CONTROL

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

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Connection to a TV

GOOD BETTER

Yellow

BEST

TV Video Input

TV Audio Input

Red

White

Red

Yellow

Red

TO Y VIDEO OUT

White

TO Pb VIDEO OUT

White

TO Pr VIDEO OUT

S-Video cord (optional)

Black

Red

Black

White

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

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT

Component output terminals when connected to selected TVs and monitors will produce a higher quality picture playback. Depending on the selected TVs and monitors, the wording of the component input terminals may vary. If there are any fluctuations with the color played back, adjust the TV or monitor to achieve the best audio and /or picture.

TO Y VIDEO IN

TO Pb VIDEO IN

TO Pr VIDEO IN

When connecting YPbPr, do not connect SV ideo simult aneously.

 Refer to the manual of the connected TV.  T urn of f power and unplug both unit s 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 Macrovisionﬁ.  Keep the DVD video player away from any tuner or radio to avoid any st atic or distorted sound interference from a broadcast.  Due to the wide dynamic range of sound output of the DVD video player, adjust the volume of your receiver to a comfort able

listening level to avoid any speaker damage.

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