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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. ONL YQUALIFIED 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 LA PLUS 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 STAREINTOBEAM.

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.

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b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those

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

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

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

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

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

25. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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Introduction

Your DVD video player is a player for digital video discs conforming to the universal DVD video standard. With it, you will be able to enjoy full-length movies with true cinema picture quality, and multichannel sound. Unique features of this compact player include an S-video output, selecting of sound track and subtitle languages and of different camera angles (depending on the disc). What’s more, Parental Control lets you decide which discs your children can watch. Your player supports audio CD’s, and the new MP3, WMA, JPEG format and Kodak PCD.

You will find your player remarkably easy to use, by way of the wireless remote control and on screen display you view from your TV screen.

UNPACKING

When shipping the DVD video player, the original shipping carton and packing comes in handy. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory.

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

- DVD Video player

- Remote control handset

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

- Owner’s manual

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

WHERE TO LOCATE YOUR DVD

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

TO OBTAIN A CLEAR PICTURE

The DVD video player is a precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn down, picture quality becomes poor.To obtain a clear picture We recommend regular inspection and maintenance every 1,000 hours of use 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 off the dirt off, wipe the disc lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and finish with a dry cloth.

• Do not use any type of solvent such as a thinner, benzine, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray for vinyl LP’s.

STORING DISCS

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

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

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

PLAYABLE DISCS

This DVD video player can play back the following discs.

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

Approx. 600+ minutes

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

WMA

Audio

12 cm

Approx. 2400 minutes

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12

Connecting to a TV using

a RF Modulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-14

Connecting to Optional Equipment . . . . . .15-16

What is MP3,WMA, and Picture CD? . . . . . . .17

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

WMA Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Playing Back a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 - 23

Locating a Specific Title,

Chapter or Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 - 25

Playing Repeatedly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Playing in Random Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Zooming a Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Selecting the Camera Angle/

Language/Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Playing in a Favorite Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Selecting Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Playing Back Your K

ODAK Picture CD . . . . . . .32

Working with Your JPEG Files:

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

Playing Your JPEG Files . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 - 34

Using the On-screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Setting the Parental Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Customizing the Function Settings . . . . . . . . .37

Memo On Output Sounds & PBC . . . . . . . . . .38

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Trouble shooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

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

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT

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Identification of Controls

FRONT PANEL

REAR PANEL

12345

1 POWER ON/OFF 2 DVD TRAY

3 OPEN/CLOSE 4 FAST REVERSE 5 PREVIOUS SKIP

6FAST FORWARD 7 DVD DISPLAY

8 PLAY

9 STOP

10 FORWARD SKIP

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11 AUDIO (STEREO/ MONO )

(AUDIO TRACK 1/ TRACK 2 -ON DVD)

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18. REPEAT (PAGE 26)

19. A-B RPT (PAGE 26)

20. MUTE (PAGE 9)

21. GOTO (PAGE 25)

22. CLEAR (PAGE 30)

23. DISPLAY (PAGE 35)

24. PBC OFF (PAGES

16)

25. ZOOM (PAGE 28,34)

26. P/N (PAGE 9)

27. ANGLE (PAGE 29)

28. SUB-T (PAGE 31)

29. TITLE (PAGE 20,24)

30. STOP (PAGES.18,

19,21,23,27,30,36)

31. FORWARD SCAN (PAGES 21,22,34)

32. REVERSE SCAN (PAGES 22,34)

Remote Control

1. POWER (PAGES 9, 20)

2. NUMBER KEYS (PAGE 25,30)

3. SHUFFLE (PAGE 27)

4. PROGRAM (PAGE 30)

5. VOCAL ASSIST (PAGE 28)

6. RESUME (PAGE 32,34)

7. SLOW (PAGE 23)

8. STEP (PAGE 22)

9. SETUP (PAGES 12,15,16, 36, 37)

10. AUDIO (PAGE 29)

11. MENU (PAGE 9,32,34)

12. DIRECTION KEYS(PAGES 18,

19,21,24,25,28,30,32,34,36,37)

13. ENTER/PLAY (PAGES 18-25,27, 30,32,34,36,37)

14. PAUSE (PAGES 21,32)

15. SKIP FORWARD/ BACK

(PAGES 18,19,24,32,34)

16. OPEN/CLOSE (PAGES 20,21)

17. VOLUME UP / DOWN (PAGE 9)

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

NOTES:

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

• P/N button for PAL/NTSC. Standard TV system used in N. America is NTSC. If a PALregion 1 DVD disc is played, press P/N for normal playback. Not available on ALL models.

• MUTE button cuts out sound from the player; MENU returns the player to the movie menu at the beginning of a disc; VOL controls player volume.

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

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Open the cover.

OPERATING WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL

Operating video player with the remote control.

30˚

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

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

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

Insert batteries (AA size).

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

Close the cover.

BATTERIES

PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL

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

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 operating range becomes reduced, replace.

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

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

• 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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• It will be helpful to also refer to the manual of the connected TV.

• Turn off the power and unplug both units before setting up any connections.

• Keep the DVD video player away from any tuner or radio to avoid any static or distorted sound during a broadcast.

• When connecting or disconnecting the DVD video player, be sure to turn off the amplifier to avoid any speaker damage.

• Due to the wide dynamic range of sound output of the DVD video player, adjust the volume of your receiver to a comfortably

moderate listening level to avoid any speaker damage.

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Component input terminals when connected to selected TVs and monitors (HDTV-ready) will produce a higher quality picture playback. Depending on the selected TVs and monitors, the wording of the component input terminals may vary. (ie:R-Y, Y, B-Y, etc.) If there are any fluctuations with the color played back adjust the TV or monitor to achieve the best audio and/or picture.

BEST PICTURE

The Component Video input allows you to enjoy a significant improvement in picture quality from DVD Video Discs.

• How to setup the sound output

From the SETUP MENU, set the "AUDIO OUT" To "ANALOG".

• How to setup the video output

From the SETUP MENU, set the "SET VIDEO OUT" to "YUV VIDEO" when using the Component Video output jacks.

White

Red

To Cb VIDEO IN

To Y VIDEO IN To Cr VIDEO IN

To Y VIDEO OUT

To Cr VIDEO OUT

To Cb VIDEO OUT

White

Red

Audio

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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.

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Connection 3

Connecting the TV, DVD, VCR, and Cable or Satellite Box

2) Connect the opposite end of the compositevideo 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 cable or satellite receiver to the "Antenna In" jack on the back of your VCR. The coaxial cable is the one-wire, metal-ended type that you screw onto the VCR.

4) Connect a coaxial cable from the "Antenna Out" jack on the back of your VCR to the "Antenna" jack on the RF modulator.

5) Connect a coaxial cable from the "To TV" jack

Figure 2

Connection 2

Connecting the TV to the DVD through the Cable or Satellite Box

2) Connect the opposite end of the compositevideo 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 Cable or Satellite receiver to the "Antenna" jack on the RF modulator. The coaxial cable is the one-wire, 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 channel before using your DVD player. In most cases, this is channel 3 or 4.

on the RF modulator to the jack on the back of your TV.

6) Make sure your TV is set to the appropriate channel before using your DVD player. In most cases, this is channel 3 or 4. Also make sure

that the VCR is set to the appropriate channel, as well. This selector is usually on the back of your VCR. Consult your VCR manual for further information.

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Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound (GOOD)

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

Enjoy the dynamic realistic sound of Dolby Pro Logic Surround by connecting an amplifier and speaker system (right and left front speakers, a center speaker, and one or two rear speakers).

Set "AUDIO OUTPUT" to "ANALOG" via the setup menu.

Enjoying Digital Stereo Sound (BETTER)

Digital Stereo

Enjoy the dynamic sound of 2 channel Digital Stereo by connecting an amplifier equipped with a digital audio input and speaker system (right and left front speakers).

Set "AUDIO OUTPUT" to "SPDIF/PCM" via the setup menu.

To VIDEO

OUT

To ANALOG

AUDIO OUT 2

Audio cable

Yellow

Connection

Example

To audio

input

Amplifier equipped with Dolby Pro Logic Surround

To video

input

Front

speaker

(left)

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

Front

speaker

(right)

Center

speaker

Rear

speaker

To VIDEO

OUT

Yellow

Connection

Example

To digital audio input

Amplifier equipped with digital audio input

To video

input

Front

speaker

(left)

Front

speaker

(right)

Coaxial cable

To PCM/BITSTREAM

• Refer to the manual of the connected TV.

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

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

level to avoid speaker damage.

Connecting to Optional Equipment

WARNING

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

(Optional)

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“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

• Do not connect the PCM/BITSTREAM jack of the DVD video player to the AC-3 RF input of a Dolby Digital receiver. Instead, connect to the “DIGITAL” or “COAXIAL” input of a Dolby Digital/DTS receiver or Processor. The input of the A/V receiver is not compatible with the PCM/BITSTREAM jack and is primarily for Laserdiscs only.

• Connect the PCM/BITSTREAM jack of the DVD video player to the "DIGITAL" or "COAXIAL" input of a Dolby Digital/DTS receiver or Processor.

• Refer to the manual of the connected TV.

• Adjust the volume of your receiver to a comfortable listening level to avoid any speaker damage.

• When connecting any disconnecting the DVD video player, turn off the amplifier to avoid any speaker damage.

Enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS (BEST)

Dolby Digital/DTS

Dolby Digital and DTS programming can deliver surround sound with five discrete full range channels plus a sixth channel for a subwoofer. You can enjoy your APEX DVD with a Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround Sound System. All you need is to connect your DVD player to a Dolby Digital/DTS receiver or a Dolby Digital Ready receiver with an external decoder.

Connecting to Optional Equipment

To VIDEO OUT To PCM/BITSTREAM

(Optional)

• How to setup the sound output:

From the SETUP MENU display, select General Setup by pressing ENTER. Use “down arrow” key, set the "AUDIO OUTPUT" to "SPDIF/RAW".

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished works.

1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights

reserved.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized 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.

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What is MP3,WMA, and Picture CD?

WHA TIS PICTURE CD?

APEX Digital is the first company to offer, in a DVD player, the ability to playback most JPEG files, that are commonly used for digital cameras, and KODAK Picture CDs to view your photos on a television in the comfort of your home from a CD-R!

You can order a KODAK Picture CD simply by checking the box on the photofinishing envelope when you drop off a roll of film (35mm or Advanced Photo System - APS color print film) at the time of processing. When your order is returned, you receive your prints, negatives and full roll of pictures safely stored on a KODAK Picture CD. Each KODAK Picture CD brings you the ability share your photos with your family, friends, and/or business associates.

WHAT IS WMA?

WMA refers to a new format of music files available over the internet. Like music? Playback up to 22 hours of CD quality sound using Micosoft Windows Media Audio files burned onto a CD from your computer.

WHAT IS MP3?

MP3 refers to a new format of music files available for playback over the internet. Because of the popularity to download music from MP3 websites on to ones home computer. APEX Digital is the first company to offer in a home DVD player, the ability to play back CD-R discs recorded with MP3 audio files.

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MP3 Operation

PLAYING AN MP3 FORMAT

1. To pIay you must view through your television. Insert an MP3 CD, the DVD video player will initialize the disc when the tray is closed and the directory (folder) will be shown in an MP3 MENU on screen.

2. Press twice to select and highlight the PLAY MODE. Then press each way to select play mode options (repeat, shuffle, etc.) Then press twice then the “down” key to select and highlight an MP3 file (song). Press ENTER to highlight your list of songs. Press “down” key to select and highlight.

3. Press ENTER to play the MP3 file. Press or during playback to skip the tracks. If you need to return to the main directory (folder), press STOP, then press to return.

• The upper left column is a list showing the name of the folder. The upper right column is a list showing the name of the song and the sub-folder.

• Fast Forward or Fast Reverse are not available during MP3 playback.

• “ “ sign in front of a file name indicates that this is a folder, not a MP3 file.

• “MP3” sign in front of a file name indicates that this is a MP3 file.

• During MP3 playback, you cannot access to “PLAY MODE” folder or songs.

• You are allowed a maximum of 11 characters for each folder or song.

• For “SHUFFLE” playback, you are allowed playback randomly in a folder only.

ROOT 0 BBBBBBBBBBB 1 CCCCCCCCCCC 2 DDDDDDDDDDD 3 EEEEEEEEEEE 4 FFFFFFFFFFF 5

.. 0 SSSSSSSSSSS 1 TTTTTTTTTTT 2 VVVVVVVVVVV 3 ZZZZZZZZZZZ 4 UUUUUUUUUUU 5

MP3

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WMA Operation

PLAYING AN WMA FORMAT

1. To pIay you must view through your television. Insert an WMA CD, the DVD video player will initialize

the disc when the tray is closed and the directory (folder) will be shown in an WMA MENU on screen.

2. Press twice to select and highlight the PLAY MODE. Then press each way to select play mode options (repeat, shuffle, etc.) Then press twice then the “down” key to select and highlight an WMA file (song). Press ENTER to highlight your list of songs.

3. Press ENTER to play the WMA file. Press or during playback to skip the tracks. If you need to return to the main directory (folder), press STOP, then press to return.

• The upper left column is a list showing the name of the folder. The upper right column is a list showing the name of the song and the sub-folder.

• Fast Forward or Fast Reverse are not available during WMA playback.

• “ ” sign in front of a file name indicates that this is a folder, not a WMAfile.

• “WMA” sign in front of a file name indicates that this is a WMA file.

• During WMA playback, you cannot access to “PLAY MODE” folder or songs.

• You are allowed a maximum of 11 characters for each folder or song.

• For “SHUFFLE” playback, you are allowed playback randomly in a folder only.

ROOT BBBBBBBBBBB CCCCCCCCCCC DDDDDDDDDDD EEEEEEEEEEE FFFFFFFFFFF

.. 0 SSSSSSSSSSS 1 TTTTTTTTTTT 2 VVVVVVVVVVV 3 ZZZZZZZZZZZ 4 UUUUUUUUUUU 5

PLAY MODE: FOLDER

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Playing Back a Disc

1. Press the POWER button displayed on the front panel.

2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.

This will open the disc tray.

Be sure the playback side is faced

down.

3. Place the disc on the disc tray.

4. Press the ENTER/PLAY button.

After closing the disc tray playback will start. If the disc you want to playback is a DVD disc, the DVD video player will start playback automatically. If the disc you want to playback is a CD, press the PLAY button to start playback.

• Moving the DVD video player during playback may cause damage to the disc as well as the player.

• To open and close the disc tray, you should only use the OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote control or DVD video player.

HOW TO PLAYBACK A DISC.

Basic Playback

(see page 11 -16 for connection details)

How to playback DVD video discs • Turn on the TV and choose the video input source which is connected

to the DVD video player.

How to enjoy the sound from the audio system

• Turn on the audio system and choose the input source that is connected to the DVD video player. Set the AUDIO OUTPUT to ANALOG from the SETUP MENU display if you don’t have the necessary equipment to enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound.

•Adisc may be damaged if not correctly placed on the guides in the disc tray. This may also cause the DVD video player to malfunction.

• Do not force or place anything other than 5” DVD’s or CD’s on the disc tray.

• The menu screen will appear automatically or you may access the menu screen by pressing the TITLE button.

POWER

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Playing Back a Disc

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ENTER/PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

FOR A HIGHER QUALITY PICTURE

DVD discs produce a high resolution picture and contain a significant amount of information.This may cause some picture noise/ artifacts on the TV during playback. The levels of artifacts will vary depending on the TV used with the DVD video player.To control picture artifacts, reduce the sharpness adjustment on your TV when viewing DVD discs. If possible, for the highest quality picture, connect the player to the S-video or Component Video outputs.

ABOUT DVD CD

DVD CD icons will appear depending on the disc being played back. DVD: DVD video discs

CD: Audio CDs

To FAST FORWARD/REVERSE press the FWD/REV arrow key on the remote control.

HOW TO START PLAYBACK FROM THE MENU SCREEN

1. Press or the number buttons to select the title.

2. Press the ENTER/PLAY button.

The DVD video player will start playback from the title selected.

Title 1

Title 3

Title 2

Title 4

HOW TO PAUSE PLAYBACK (STILL PLAYBACK)

Press the PAUSE during playback. Press the PAUSE or ENTER/PLAY button to resume normal playback.

HOW TO STOP PLAYBACK

Press the STOP button.

The DVD video player is stopped.

Press the ENTER/PLA Ybutton to replay . Press the STOP button twice.

HOW TO REMOVE THE DISC

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.

Wait until the disc tray is completely open before removing any discs. After removing the discs, press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray.

At the completion of each movie a menu screen will appear. Be aware that the on-screen setup menu may damage your TV by permanently burning that image onto the screen. To avoid this, press the STOP button at the completion of each movie. You may also decide to setup the SCREEN SAVER.

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PLAYING AT 2X, 4X, 6X OR 8X THE NORMAL SPEED

You can play back a disc at 2x, 4x, 6x or 8x the normal speed.

Press the REV or FWD button during playback.

The playback speed becomes 2x the normal speed. The playback speed changes, each time you press the REV or FWD button.

REV: Fast reverse FWD: Fast forward

• Audio CD The reverse or forward playback alternates between 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x speed.

ADVANCED PLAYBACK

The DVD video player allows you to playback discs at various speeds.

STEP

PAUSE

REV

FWD

2X 4X 6X

FF 2x FF 4x FF 6x FF 8x

2x the normal speed 4x the normal speed 6x the normal speed 8x the normal speed

PLAYING FRAME BY FRAME

Press the STEP button during playback.

The picture will advance one frame each time you press the STEP button. Sound is muted

STEP

• The DVD video player will not playback sound and subtitles during scan reverse and forward playback of DVD video discs. The DVD video player will play sound during fast forward or fast reverse playback of audio CDs.

• The speeds may vary slightly from disc to disc and the 2x, 4x, 6x, and 8x speeds are only approximate speeds.

• MP3 CD does not utilize this feature.

TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK.

Press ENTER/PLAY.

TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK.

Press ENTER/PLAY.

Frame by

Frame

Slow

Motion

Last Play

TV SCREEN

ENTER/PLAY

PLAY

FR 2x FR 4x FR 6x FR 8x

2x the normal speed 4x the normal speed 6x the normal speed 8x the normal speed

PLAY

normal speed

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1/4 the normal speed

PLAYING IN SLOW-MOTION

A disc can also be played back in slow-motion.

Press the SLOW button during playback

The playback speed becomes 1/2, 1/4, or 1/8 of the normal speed each time you press the SLOW button. (Reverse slow play as the same.)

Playing Back a Disc

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SF 2x SF 4x SF 8x

1/2 the normal speed

TV SCREEN (FORWARD)

TV SCREEN (REVERSE)

1/8 the normal speed

SR 2x SR 4x SR 8x PLAY

1/2 the normal speed 1/4 the normal speed 1/8 the normal speed normal speed

RESUMING PLAYBACK FROM THE SAME LOCATION

This DVD video player allows you to stop playback and continue playback later from the same location on the disc.

1. Press the STOP button

This will interrupt the playback and the DVD video player will memorizes the location where you stopped playback.

2. Press the ENTER/PLAY button

The DVD video player will resume the playback from the location where you stopped playback.

NOTICE

• During the slow-motion playback, the sound is muted.

• MP3 CD/CDDA does not utilize this feature.

• The following action will cancel the RESUME function:

- Unplugging the DVD video player after you stop playback.

- Ejecting the disc.

- Adjusting/changing the parental lock or selecting a different language setting.

• On occasion depending on the disc, you may experience a difference of location where playback resumes.

• MP3 CD and CD does not utilize this feature.

TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK.

Press ENTER/PLAY.

STOP

SLOW

ENTER/PLAY

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This DVD video player allows you to locate consecutive chapters or tracks.

Press the SKIP or button repeatedly to display the requested chapter or track

SKIP

The DVD video player starts playback from the selected chapter or track.

How to locate preceding chapters or tracks

• When you press the SKIP button, the DVD video player starts playback from the beginning

of the preceding chapter or track.

How to locate succeeding chapters or tracks

• When you press the SKIP button, the DVD video player starts playback from the beginning of the succeeding chapter or track.

Notice: On some discs the titles may not display the sub-divided chapters.

LOCATING A SPECIFIC CHAPTER OR TRACK

Locating a Specific Title, Chapter or Track

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5

THE DVD VIDEO DISCS ARE NORMALLY DIVIDED INTO TITLES. THE TITLES ARE SUB-DIVIDED INTO CHAPTERS. MOREOVER, AUDIO CD and MP3 CD ARE DIVIDED INTO TRACKS. YOU CAN CONVENIENTLY LOCATE ANY SPECIFIC TITLE, CHAPTER, OR TRACK WITH THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER.

TITLE 1

DVD Video Disc

TITLE 2

Audio CD

LOCATING A TITLE USING THE TITLE MENU

You can locate a specific title using the title menu function, if a DVD video disc contains a title menu.

TITLE

1. Press the TITLE button

On the TV screen, the title menu will appear.

2. Press the button to select the title you want

You can also directly locate a specific title by pressing its assigned number with the number buttons.

3. Press the ENTER/PLAY button

This will cause the DVD video player to start playback from chapter 1 of the title selected.

Title 1

Title 3

Title 2

Title 4

Example of a title menu.

• You may find that some discs will not respond to this function.

• If different instructions appear on the TV screen, follow those instructions. The instructions above are describing the basic procedure where the procedures may vary depending on the contents of the DVD video disc.

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To select title 18:

To select title 22:

3. Press ENTER/PLAY button.

LOCATING A TITLE

1. Press GOTO during playback.

Make sure that the space next to TITLE is highlighted.

2. Press numbers to select the title and chapter you want.

• By pressing you may shift the highlights between the TITLE and CHAPTERS.

• To select the time, you can press the GOTO twice.

GOTO

e.g. To select title 2

+10+10

+10

TITLE: /02 CHAPTER: 03/03

If a DVD video disc contains title numbers, you can locate a specific title by directly selecting a title number.

NUMBER BUTTONS

GOTO

2 3

5 6

8 9

+10

ENTER/PLAY

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Playing Repeatedly

THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO PLAYBACK A SPECIFIC TITLE, CHAPTER, TRACK, OR SEGMENT REPEATEDLY. (TITLE REPEAT, CHAPTER/TRACK REPEAT, A-B REPEAT).

HOW TO REPEAT A TITLE, CHAPTER, OR TRACK

1. Select the title, chapter, or track you want to repeat.

2. Press the REPEAT button.

The repeat mode changes, each time you press the REPEAT button.

HOW TO REPEAT A SPECIFIC SEGMENT

1. Press the A-B RPT button at the beginning of the segment in which you want to repeat playback. (point A)

2. Press the A-B RPT button again at the end of the segment (point B).

The DVD video player will automatically return to point Aand start to repeat playback of the selected segment (A-B).

3. Press the A-B RPT button to cancel the A-B repeat function.

The DVD video player will resume to normal playback.

REPEAT

CHAPTER REPEAT ON

TITLE REPEAT ON

REPEAT OFF

Repeats the same chapter.

Repeats the same title.

Resumes normal playback.

DVD video disc

A-B RPT

Ato B SET A

Ato B SET B

Ato B CANCELLED

• Depending on the disc, you may find a difference between point Aand the location where playback actually resumes.

• If a segment allows for multiple camera angles, you can not set the A-B repeat function.

• Be aware that some discs will not respond to the A-B repeat function.

• MP3 CD/ CDDA does not utilize this feature.

A-B RPT

REPEAT

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PLAYING TITLES IN RANDOM ORDER

This DVD video player will automatically choose the titles in a DVD video disc and play them back randomly.

1. Press the STOP button twice.

2. Press the SHUFFLE button during stop

3. Press the ENTER/PLAY button.

The DVD video player will now start random playback.

NOTICE

You must press the ENTER/PLAY button within 5 seconds after

you press the SHUFFLE button.

• The DVD video player will go to another chapter or track and start playback if you press the SKIP button during random playback.

TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK.

Press the STOP button, then press

SHUFFLE, at last press ENTER/PLAY.

Playing in Random Order

THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO PLAYBACK TITLES, CHAPTERS WITHIN A TITLE, OR TRACKS IN RANDOM ORDER. (RANDOM PLAYBACK)

SHUFFLE

STOP

SHUFFLE ON

STOP

SHUFFLE

ENTER/PLAY

SHUFFLE

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ZOOMING A PICTURE

This DVD video player allows you to zoom into a picture as well as shift the zoom point.

Press ZOOM during normal playback or slow - motion.

The DVD video player magnifies in the center of the picture.

If you press during zoom playback, the zoom point shifts.

TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK.

Press ZOOM during zoom playback.

ZOOM X 2

ZOOM X 4

ZOOM

VOCAL ASSIST

Zooming a Picture

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Selecting the Camera Angles/ Language / Audio Settings

THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO SELECT FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT ANGLES AND LANGUAGES.

HOW TO CHANGE THE CAMERA ANGLE

Press the ANGLE button while playing back a scene recorded with multiple angles.

• You may only press the ANGLE button when the angle icon is flashing on the DVD display.

• Each time you press the ANGLE button, the angle will change.

AUDIO

ANGLE

• The angle function will not work on DVD video discs that do not contain recorded multiple angles.

• During still playback, you are able to change the camera angle. However, when you resume to normal playback, the camera angle changes to the new settings.

• The angle icon indicator will illuminate while playing back a title that contains at least one scene recorded from multiple angles.

HOW TO SELECT A PLAYBACK AUDIO SETTING

This DVD video player allows you to select a preferred language and sound recording system from those included on the DVD video disc.

1. Press the AUDIO button during playback.

• The player returns to the initial default settings, when you turn on the DVD video player or replace a disc.

• The DVD video player plays the prior sound programmed on the disc, when you select a format which is not included on the disc.

AUDIO - 2/3 : AC - 3 5.1 FRENCH

AUDIO - 3/3 : AC - 3 5.1 SPANISH

AUDIO - 1/3 : AC - 3 5.1 ENGLISH

Language Dolby AC-3 Total Audio Channels Current Audio Position

2. Press the AUDIO button again to cycle backwards.

AUDIO

ANGLE 1 ANGLE 2

Selecting the camera angle

Selecting a language

Recording systems

This DVD video player uses the Dolby Digital, MPEG 2, PCM and DTS recording systems. It cannot playback DVD video discs recorded in any other recorded format.

2/2

1/2

Good evening Bonsoir Buenas tardes

ANGLE

PROGRAM P 00: T00 C000

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Playing in a Favorite Order

COMBINE YOUR FAVORITE TITLES, CHAPTERS, OR TRACKS AND PLAY THEM BACK IN ANY ORDER. PROGRAM UP TO 99 ITEMS INTO THE MEMORY. (PROGRAM PLAYBACK)

The program playback function will automatically playback titles, chapters or tracks in the order preprogrammed.

To reset program, press CLEAR.

To CHANGE the programmed item:

Press the STOP button, then press

PROGRAM twice.

To CANCEL the programmed item:

Press the STOP button, then press

PROGRAM, at last press ENTER/PLAY.

3. After entering all chapter/title, Press the ENTER/PLAY button

The DVD video player starts memory playback.

1. Insert a disc, during normal playback, press STOP twice, then press the PROGRAM button.

At this time, the menu will appear.

PROGRAM

2. Using the numbered button, input the number of the chapter/title you want, then press ENTER, as such to enter the next chapter/title in the order you want them programmed in.

P01: T01 C004

PROGRAM

Memory 1

P02: T01 C009

PROGRAM

Memory 2

P03: T01 C001

PROGRAM

Memory 3

P04: T01 C003

PROGRAM

Memory 4

HOW TO SET TITLES, CHAPTERS, OR TRACKS IN A FAVORITE ORDER

• When the DVD video player is turned off, or if the discs are removed, the program item will be removed.

• Depending on the disc, the program playback may not function.

PROGRAM

CLEAR

Press to switch between the title and the chapter.

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Selecting Subtitles

HOW TO DISPLAY SUBTITLES

You have the option to select a preferred subtitle from those included on the DVD video disc.

Press the SUB-T button during playback.

SUB-T

1/03

2/03

SUBTITLE 2

3/03

SUBTITLE 3

SUBTITLE OFF

To TURN OFF the subtitles.

SUBTITLE 1

Press the SUB-T during playback

until the subtitles disappears.

SUB-T

SUBTITLE OFF

• With some DVD’s, you may not be able to turn off the subtitles and they will appear on screen automatically.

• As you press the SUB-T button, the subtitles may not appear immediately during some scenes.

• If the subtitles continue to show on your TV even after the DVD has been turned off, please refer to the TV’s close caption settings.

SUB-T

THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO DISPLAY THE SUBTITLES FROM THOSE INCLUDED ON THE DISC, ON TO YOUR TV SCREEN.

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NORMAL

When a KODAK Picture CD is inserted, an automated slide show is launched, Each picture in the current directory will be displayed consecutively in a slide-show fashion and will be scaled to fit most of the TV screen. Twelve slideshow transition modes are provided. Use “RESUME” key to select: Customers can set “transition” effects for every

picture at any time during the slideshow.

mode 0: no special transition effect (by default) mode 1: wipe from top to bottom mode 2: wipe from bottom to top mode 3: wipe from top/bottom to center mode 4: wipe from center to top/bottom mode 5: vertical blind mode 6: wipe from left to right

Note: When you have completed viewing your photos, press stop, then “Open/close” button to open tray. Select a disc number button (not in use) to move the disc into position to be removed from tray, otherwise images will remain on the screen indefinitely.

To display an image indefinitively, press the PAUSE key. To view the Next or Previous picture press the FORWARD or BACK keys. To resume the slideshow press the ENTER key.

There are four modes to transformation: “Invert”, “Mirror”, “Left”, and “Right”. These operations are allowed only when a picture is being displayed normally, and will be cancelled automatically when a new picture is displayed. The arrow key are used to select the different transformation modes:

Up -Invert/Normal Down -Mirror/Normal Left -Turn left Right -Turn right

At the end of your picture slideshow, each image is reduced to a “thumbnail” sized display. To view your slideshow presentation, again, press BACK button once. Important: Let the player complete it’s layout of twelve pictures before pressing BACK button again to view the next twelve. When at the beginning, press ENTER and your presentaiton will begin.

The MENU key is used to display thumbnail pictures from the stop position. After it is enabled, up to twelve scaled- down thumbnails pictures will be displayed on the screen. The FORWARD and BACK keys can be used to display the FORWARD and BACK twelve pictures in the current directory.

mode 7: wipe from right to left mode 8: wipe from left/right to center mode 9: wipe from center to left/right mode 10: wipe from edge to center mode 11: horizontal blinds mode 12: random

Playing Back Your KODAK Picture CD

IMAGE ROTATION

REPEATING THE SLIDESHOW

ENTER

FAST REWIND FAST FORWARD

PAUSE

STOP

RESUME

DIRECTION KEYS

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Working With Your JPEG Files

Section 1: What is a JPEG?

Section 1: How to Create a JPEG

Using your computer and a favorite computer software, you can create JPEG files capable of being played back on you TV Screen.

1) Open your computer software.

2) Locate the file menu and choose Open

3) Depending on your software, you can:

- Open an existing file from your hard drive

- Open an existing file from a Disc (such as a 3.5 floppy disc)

- Scan an Image into your work area

Note: If you do not have an existing file, locate the

file menu and choose New. This will open up a blank document which you can work from.

4) Once your existing file is open or new file is created, you can begin making modifications to your image.

Note: You can save any file in the JPEG format.

5) When modifications are complete, locate your file menu and choose Save or Save as.

Note: Other saving options might be Export, Export to the Web, or Save a Copy As. Refer to

your computer software’s help menu or manual.

Once the file saving option is open, insert a file name in the “File Name” text box. When choosing a file name, be sure to choose a file name that you can recognize. This will allow to you to easily select the files you want to

JPEG is short for the 'Joint Photographic Experts Group', a group of experts nominated to produce standards for continuous tone image coding.

The best known standard from JPEG is IS 10918-1 (ITU-T T.81), which is the first of a multi-part set of standards for still image compression. This allows you to create files (such as photographs, drawings, and most clip-art) that can be archived on a CD-R for viewing on the AD-1600/1700M, computer, or the web.

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view on each CD. Underscores and numbers are optional and may be used in the file name as well.

Example:

- Johna_Guy_pic

- portfoliopic

- 2000flowchart

In the “Save as Type” drop down menu, select JPEG or

JPEG Interchange Format.

Note: Most computer software automatically defaults

to adding the .(dot) extension to the end of each file name. It is often best if you add the .jpg extension after each file name to insure universal readability.

Example:

- Johna_Guy_pic.jpg

- portfoliopic.jpg

- 2000flowchart.jpg

6) After your file name and file type are choosen, click on the Save or Ok button to save you file as a JPEG.

7) To view your JPEG files on your TV screen, burn all your files on a CD-R disc using your computer software. Be sure to “close” your CD-R session after making each CD.

Note: In order to create a CD (using a CD-R disc) you will need CDRs, CD burning software, and a CD burning computer drive. Check in the Computer Department of your local computer store for more information about CD-Rs, CD burning software, and CD burning computer drives.

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There are four modes to rotate a picture: Invert, Mirror, Left, and Right. These operations are allowed only when a picture is being displayed normally, and will be cancelled automatically when a new picture is displayed. The arrow key are used to select the different rotation modes:

Up -Invert/Normal Down -Mirror/Normal Left -Turn left Right -Turn right

This features allows you to view a picture at 25%-200% in several increments. Press the ZOOM button. An on screen message (“Zoom On”) will verify your selection. Use Fast Forward and Fast Rewind keys to control the amount of zoom in and out. Press the direction keys to move the picture in any direction. With Zoom Off, the picture is scaled to fit most of your TV screen.

Note: When in the ZOOM mode, the slideshow transition and image transformation features are disabled.

The MENU key is used to display thumbnail pictures. From the stop position, press the MENU key. After it is enabled, up to twelve scaled-down thumbnails pictures will be displayed on the screen. The NEXT and PREVIOUS keys can be used to display the NEXT and PREVIOUS twelve pictures in the current directory. Each of the twelve pictures are numbered from 1-12. By pressing a number key, the corresponding picture will be enlarged to fill most of your TV screen and the digest mode will be cancelled.

Working With Your JPEG Files

SECTION 3: PLAYING YOUR JPEG FILES

Normal Slide Show Presentation When a JPEG disc is loaded into the player, a menu will appear on screen. From the Play Mode shown on the menu, select the “FOLDER” option using your direction keys. Each

picture in the current directory will be displayed consecutively in a slideshow presentation and will be seated to the most of your TV screen. Twelve slideshow “transition” modes are provided. Use RESUME key to select.

Note: From the playmode shown on the menu you may also select the “SINGLE” option to view a picture indefinitely until NEXT, PREVIOUS, or ENTER key is selected.

mode 7: wipe from right to left mode 8: wipe from left/right to center mode 9: wipe from center to left/right mode 10: wipe from edge to center mode 11: horizontal blinds mode 12: random

IMAGE ROTATION

ZOOM

Continued

ENTER

FAST REWIND

FAST FORWARD

PAUSE

STOP

RESUME

DIRECTION KEYS

READABLE

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Total playing time of the disc is displayed on the DVD display.

Press DISPLAY during playback

TO TURN OFF THE ON-SCREEN

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY Again.

Using the On-Screen Display

THE DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO VIEW THE OPERATIONAL STATUS AND DISC INFORMATION ON YOUR TV SCREEN.

DISPLAY

TITLE ELAPSED

T01/12 C006/039 T00:17:01

CHAPTER ELAPSED

T01/12 C006/039 T00:00:16

CHAPTER REMAIN

T01/12 C006/039 T00:03:57

Current Title

Total Title

Current Chapter

Total Chapter

DISPLAY

TITLE REMAIN

T01/12 C006/039 T01:52:37

CHECKING THE OPERATIONAL STATUS

With this function you can view on your TV the following:

-Current title

-Track number

-Total playing time

OFF

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1. Press STOP during playback

Press STOP once.

2. Press SETUP

The SETUP MENU appears on the TV screen.

3. Select PREFERENCE using down key then press ENTER/PLAY.

4. Select PARENTAL, press

5. Select ratings, press ENTER/PLAY

6. Enter your password then press ENTER/PLAY

The pre-set password is 3308

7. Press SETUP to exit setup, press ENTER/PLAY to start

TO CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD:

1. Follow step 4 to select password change.

2. Enter old password.

3. Enter new password.

4. Re-enter to confirm your new password.

5. Press ENTER.

6. Press SETUP.

- - - PREFERENCES PAGE - - AUDIO SUBTITLE DISC MENU

PARENTAL

PASSWORD DEFAULTS

MAIN PAGE

SET PARENTAL CONTROL

Setting the Parental Lock

YOU CAN USE THE PARENTAL LOCK FUNCTION ONLY WITH DVD VIDEO DISCS EQUIPPED WITH THE PARENTAL LOCK FEATURE.

SETTING THE PARENTAL LOCK

DVD video discs equipped with the parental lock function are rated according to their content. The contents allowed by a parental lock level and the way a DVD video disc can be controlled may vary from disc to disc. For example, if the disc allows, you can edit out violent scenes unsuitable for children and replace them with more suitable scenes, or lock out playback of the disc all together.

3, 4, 5

STOP

SETUP

- - SETUP MENU - - MAIN PAGE GENERAL SETUP SPEAKER SETUP DOLBY DIGITALSETUP

PREFERENCES

EXIT SETUP

GOTO PREFERENCES PAGE

- - SETUP MENU - - MAIN PAGE

GENERAL SETUP

SPEAKER SETUP DOLBY DIGITALSETUP PREFERENCES

EXIT SETUP

GENERAL SETUP

1. KID SAFE

2. G

3. PG

4. PG-13

6. PG-R

7. NC-17

8. ADULT* BYPASS

SETUP

PASSWORD VERIFY PAGE

INPUT PASSWORD:

ENTER

STOP

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- - SPEAKER SETUP PAGE - -

DOWNMIX

MAIN PAGE

LOUD SPEAKER SETUP

- - DOLBY DIGITALSETUP - -

DUAL MONO

DYNAMIC

MAIN PAGE

DOLBY DIGITAL RELATED

1. Press SETUP.

2. Press to select category (highlight), then press ENTER/PLAY.

3. Press SETUP to normal playback.

--PREFERENCES PAGE--

AUDIO

SUBTITLE DISC MENU PARENTAL PASSWORD DEFAULTS

MAIN PAGE

SET PREFERENCES

- - GENERAL PAGE - -

TV DISPLAY

TV TYPE ANGLE MARK OSD LANG AUDIO OUT CAPTION SCR SAVER YPbPr VIDEO

MAIN PAGE

GENERAL SETUP

THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO CUSTOMIZE THE PERFORMANCE TO YOUR PERSONAL PREFERENCES.

DISPLAYING THE SETUP MENU SCREEN

The SETUP MENU screen asks you to select a setting category from General Setup, Speaker Setup, Dolby Digital Setup, and Preferences. The selected category will provide you the setting details on-screen.

ENTER/PLAY

SETUP MENU

GENERAL SETUP

SPEAKER SETUP

PREFERENCES

DOLBY

DIGITALSETUP

SETUP

Setup Current Status

ENGLISH* FRENCH SPANISH CHINESE JAPANESE

ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH CHINESE JAPANESE OFF*

ENGLISH* CHINESE FRENCH SPANISH JAPANESE

RESET

CHANGE

1. KID SAFE

2. G

3. PG

4. PG-13

6. PG-R

7. NC-17

8. ADULT* BYPASS

NORMAL/PS* NORMAL/LB WIDE

MULTI NTSC* PAL

STEREO* L-MONO R-MONO MIX-MONO

Setup Current Status

ON* OFF

ON OFF*

NOTES

• Preset password is 3308 .

• Highlighted function will be expanded at bottom of the screen.

•The SETUP MENU screen disappears if you press the SETUP button while it is displayed.

• Functions and menu may change without notice.

* Factory defaults ** You must press STOP to set up PREFERENCES.

Customizing the Function Settings

Setup Current Status

ON* OFF

ENGLISH* CHINESE

LT/RT STEREO*

ANALOG* SPDIF/RAW SPDIF/PCM

Setup Current Status

SETUP

FULL 6 / 8 4 / 8 2 / 8 OFF

- - SETUP MENU - - MAIN PAGE

GENERAL SETUP

SPEAKER SETUP DOLBY DIGITALSETUP PREFERENCES

EXIT SETUP

GENERAL SETUP

S-VIDEO* YPbPr

(Only for AD-1700M)

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DVD Video Discs CD MP3 CD

Sound recording system

Audio setting on

the setting screen

ANALOG AUDIO OUT jacks

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT jack

Memo On Output Sounds & PBC

DISCS AND OUTPUT SOUNDS

Dolby Digital

SPDIF

/RAW

_____

Dolby

Digital

bitstream

SPDIF

/RAW

PCM

(48kHz)

PCM44.

1kHz

SPDIF

/RAW

SPDIF

/PCM

PCM

(44.1kHz)

MP3

SPDIF

/RAW

SPDIF

/PCM

PCM

(44.1kHz)

MPEG 2

SPDIF

/RAW

_____

MPEG 2

bitstream

SPDIF

/PCM

PCM

(48kHz)

Linear PCM

48kHz 96kHz

SPDIF

/RAW

SPDIF

/PCM

_____

PCM

(48kHz)

SPDIF

/RAW

PCM

(48kHz)

SPDIF

/PCM

_____

MP3 Audio Disc Play Back Capable MP3 & WMA disc can be played back by operating the unit in the WMA same manner as audio CD’s.

MPEG 1 AUDIO LAYER 3 DISC (MP3/ WMA)

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Video output 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , negative sync., pin jack x 1 S video output (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 negative sync., Mini DIN 4-pin x 1

(C) 0.286 V (p-p), 75 Audio output (digital audio) 0.5 V (p-p), 75 , pin jack x 1 Audio output (analog audio) 2.0 V (rms), 10K , pin jack(L,R) x 1

OUTPUTS

Specifications

DVD VIDEO PLAYER/OUTPUTS/SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Power supply 120V AC 60 Hz (AD-1700M - 220VAC 50Hz) Power consumption 20VA Mass 3.0 kg External dimensions 320 x 81 x 320 mm (W/H/D) Signal system MULTI/ NTSC/ PAL Laser Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm

DVD VIDEO PLAYER

Audio cable (red and white) 1 pair Remote control 1 Batteries (AA) 2 Video cable (yellow) 1 User’s manual 1

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES (Any other cords illustrated in the manual are optional and available at your local retailer.)

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Trouble shooting Guide

Check the following guide for a possible correction to a problem before contacting customer service. Check FAQ at our website: www.apexdigitalinc.com/

SYMPTOMS AND CORRECTION

Symptom

No power No picture

No sound

Rolling b/w picture

Black & White picture The playback picture has occasional distortion

Brightness is unstable or noises are produced on playback pictures

The DVD video player does not start playback

MP3/WMA won’t read disc or it skips

The remote control does not work properly

Correction

• Connect the power plug into the wall outlet securely.

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

• Connect the video cable into the jacks securely. Refer to your television owners manual.

• Connect the audio cables into the jacks securely.

• Verify the connection from the DVD audio output to the TV or receiver audio input. Then switch

to the appropriate source on the receiver. Refer to your audio amplifier owners manual.

• Press the P/N button on your remote Control.

• Adjust the vertical hold on your TV.

• Damaged S connector (bent pin)

• Asmall amount of picture distortion may appear because of a poor quality video/sound transfer

to disc. This is especially true of some discs manufactured between 1997-1998..

• Scratched disc

• Connect the DVD player directly through the TV and not through any other source. What you’re

viewing is the effect of the copy protection circuitry required on all DVD players.

• If you don’t have a video input on your TV, you must purchase an RF adapter from your dealer.

• Place the disc with the graphics side up.

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

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

• Press the SETUP button to turn off the menu screen.

• Cancel the parental lock function or change the parental lock level. (The Pre-set password is

3308.)

• Turn the power off then disconnect the power plug and reinsert it back into the wall. Retry again.

• Use region 1 discs only.

• Reburn disc as the software edition used may not be compatible with the player. Check web

site for instruction.

• Use new editions of software such as Voyetra Audiostation 4, Adaptec’s “Easy CD Creator” or

NTI.

• Make sure MP3 file are not encoded with a variable bit rate such as provided by Real Networks.

• Replace the batteries with new ones.

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Limited Warranty

PLAYERS

90 DAYS LABOR

ONE YEAR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS

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 APEX Digital, Inc. dealer in N. America. Keep your original box and packaging in case your unit needs to be shipped to us. You will need to prepay shipping and APEX will pay the cost of shipping the unit back to you.

WHAT IS COVERED?

Warranty repair from the original date of purchase: One (1) year replacement of parts; 90 days limited labor warranty coverage.

If you don’t have proof of purchase, your unit will be considered out-of-warranty & will be charged at a flat labor rate.

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.

- Aproduct that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any country other than the country for which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of products damaged by these modifications.

- Incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product. (Some states do not allow the incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded material, whether copyrighted or not.)

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE:

Check your owner’s manual under “Troubleshooting Guide” and visit our website www.apexdigitalinc.com for the latest updates under FAQ.

ORDERING ACCESSORIES:

You may purchase a remote control ($20 U.S. or $35 in Canada), owners manual ($7), and/ or firmware upgrade, if applicable to your player ($10). Specify model number, name & address with a cashiers check made out to Apex Digital.

MODEL # _____________________________ SERIAL # ____________________________

WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?

Please contact APEX DIGITAL, INC. customer service: 2919 E. Philadelphia St., Ontario, CA 91761

(909) 930-1239 Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm (California) http://www.apexdigitalinc.com

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

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