APEX Digital AD2100, AD2500 User Manual

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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 TO THE HIGH RISK OF FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET, DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES 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 .

CAUTION:

This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System. T o 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’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 determinedby 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.

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

3. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

4. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

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.

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 sources of water and moisture.

8. Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable platform. The product may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the product. Use

only with a stable platform 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. These 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. Never place this product near a heat source.

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 AC 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. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

Alternate Warning - This product may be 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. 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 may be 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 protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70, 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.

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 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.

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.

Safety Information

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Introduction

UNPACKING

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

- DVD video player

- Remote control handset with separately packed batteries

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

- Owner’s manual

- Size AAAbatteries (2) If any item should be damaged or missing, please inform your supplier 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. Keep away from direct sunlight & domestic heating equipment. D. 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 high technology, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn out, the picture quality becomes poor. To obtain a clear picture, we recommend regular inspection and maintenance (cleaning or parts replacement) every 1,000 hours of use depending on the operating environment. For details, contact your nearest dealer.

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

Your new player also supports CD, MP3 and WMA. Your player also has several unique features, including AFF, APEX Full Screen Function that allows you to view widescreen movie presentations in full screen mode via remote control, S-video and component video output for greater picture clarity, Parental Control (to prevent children from viewing inappropriate content) and Kodak Picture CD compatibility (so you can show photos on your TV). This is a true multimedia machine designed for the multimedia world to enjoy. The digital age has never been easier to enjoy than with APEX Digital.

APEX Fullscreen Function

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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 attach paper or tape to discs.

CLEANING DISCS

• Fingerprints and dust 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 dust with a soft cloth, 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. It may damage the disc.

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 such as a bathroom or near a humidifier.

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

ABOUT THIS OWNER’S MANUAL

This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions of this DVD video player. Some DVD video discs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback. As such, the DVD video player may not respond to all operating commands. Refer to instruction notes of disc.

may appear on TV screen during operation. means that the operation is not permitted by the DVD video player.

PLAYABLE DISCS

This DVD video player can play back the following discs.

TYPE OF TV SYSTEM

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

DVD video disc

Audio

Video

(moving

pictures)

Audio

12 cm

8 cm

(CD single)

12 cm

JPEG

Audio CD

MP3 CD

WMA

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

Up to 22 hours playback

NOTES ON REGIONAL NUMBERS

DVDs are divided into seperate regions. The United States and Canada are designated as region 1 DVD.

NOTE: Apex Digital Inc.shall not be responsible for damage that may occur to a disc from being operated in the player.

KODAK Picture CD

Spec. 12 cm

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Table of Contents

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

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

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Identification of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

DVD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9

Connecting to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Connecting to an Audio System or TV

Component Video Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Connecting to Optional Equipment . . . . . . .12-13

Connecting to a TV Using

a RF Modulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15

What is MP3 and WMA ? . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Karaoke, Progressive Scan

(AD2500 Only) . . . .17

WMA Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

AFF Function, Picture CD . . . . . . . . . . . . .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/

Selecting a Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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

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

Using the On-screen Display . . . . . . . . . . .32

Setting the Parental Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Customizing the Function Settings . . . . . . .34

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

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Identification of Controls

FRONT PANEL

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

6 PREVIOUS SKIP 7 NEXT SKIP 8 DISC LOADING TRAY

REAR PANEL

1 COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT 2 S-VIDEO OUTPUT 3 COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT 4 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT 1

5 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT 2 6 DIGITAL AUDIO-COAXIAL OUTPUT 7 POWER CORD

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DVD Display

The indicators vary depending on the kinds of discs you play.

Compact Disc

• When closing the disc tray:

Example

• During playback:

Example

TRK CD

0:00:02

Playing track 3

Elapsed time of the current title

DVD Video discs

• When closing the disc tray:

Example

• During playback:

Example

Some DVD video discs may not display the chapter numbers or elapsed time.

TITLE

DVD

0:00:02

Playing chapter 3

Elapsed time of the current title

CH/

1:0

• Other indicators

When playing back the same title, chapter or track repeatedly.

When playback is paused.

During memory playback.

When playing back the entire disc repeatedly. When the camera angle can

be changed.

• Display directions

OPEN

INITIAL

TITLE

STOP

ROOT

AUDIO CD indicator

Operating status indicator

Title number indicator

Chapter/track number indicator

DVD indicator

Repeat playback mode indicator

PBC indicator

Angle icon indicator

Total playing time indicator

ALL

PROG

TOTAL

DVD

CH/TRKPBCTITLE

Dolby Digital indicator

PROG

MEMORY indicator

MP3 discs

• When closing the disc tray:

Example

• During playback:

Example

TRK

0:00:02

Playing track 3

Elapsed time of the current title

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Remote Control

THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW DESCRIBE THE FUNCTIONS OF THE REMOTE CONTROL.

* Please turn the master power switch on the DVD video player.

Power button on this remote control unit is for standby power only.

** PAL/NTSC system switch button, if your DISC is PAL system, the

picture on TV screen will keep going up and down, press P/N button to normal playback.

18. SLOW (PAGE 23)

19. SHUFFLE (PAGE 27)

20. POWER ON/OFF* (PAGE 20)

21. NUMBERS (PAGE 25)

22. MENU (PAGE 25)

23. ENTER/PLAY (PAGES

10,20,21,22,23,24,27,30,33,34)

24. AFF (APEX FULL-SCREEN FUNCTION) (PAGE 19)

25. VOLUME UP/DOWN

26. ANGLE (PAGE 29)

27. A-B REPEAT (PAGE 26)

28. NEXT (PAGES 24,25,27)

29. PREVIOUS (PAGES 25,27)

30. PAUSE/STEP (PAGES 21,22)

31. VOCALASSIST

32. PBC OFF (PAGES 25,27,30)

33. GOTO (PAGE 25)

10 11

25 26

1. OPEN/CLOSE (PAGE 20)

2. MUTE (PAGE 17)

3. CLEAR (PAGE 30)

4. PROGRAM (PAGE 30)

5. DISPLAY (PAGE 32)

6. TITLE (PAGE 24)

7. DIRECTION

(UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT) (PAGES 10,18,21,24,28,33,34)

8. SETUP (PAGES 33,34)

9. ZOOM (PAGE 28)

10. SUBTITLE (PAGE 31)

11. AUDIO (PAGES 17,29)

12. REPEAT (PAGE 26)

13. P/N (PAL/NTSC)**

14. REWIND (PAGE 22)

15. FORWARD (PAGE 22)

16. STOP (PAGES 21,23,33)

17. RESUME

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Remote Control

Continued

1 2 3

Open the cover.

OPERATING WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL

Operating DVD video player with the remote control.

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

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

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

Insert batteries (AAA 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.

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

• Do not place the batteries in the wrong direction.

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

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

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

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

• With normal usage the batteries should last one year.

REMOTE CONTROL

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

• Avoid dropping the remote control.

• Avoid exposing the remote to heat or liquids.

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Connecting to a TV

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

• 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.

• The playback picture will be distorted, if you do not connect the DVD video player directly to your TV because DVD video discs are protected by Macrovision.

• Therefore, if you connect the DVD video player to a video cassette recorder (VCR), or TV/VCR combination, the playback picture will be distorted.

GOOD, BETTER, BEST

Connecting the DVD video player to your TV.

• How to setup the sound output

From the SETUP MENU, set the “AUDIO OUTPUT” to “ANALOG”.

GOOD BETTER

Red

White

Black

RedWhite

Black

Red

White

Yellow

Red

White

Yellow

TV Audio Input

TV Video Input

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Connecting to an Audio System or TV Component Video Input

• 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.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT

Component input 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. (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 the best picture quality of the 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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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.

• 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 “OPTICAL” 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 "OPTICAL" or "COAXIAL" input of a Dolby Digital/DTS receiver or Processor.

• 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.

• 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.

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

Enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS (BEST)

Dolby Digital/DTS

Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound are currently what you hear when you go to the movies. Now you can enjoy home theater, or concert like audio with the most amazing sound quality, in the comforts of your own home. Dolby Digital and DTS programming can deliver surround with five discrete full range channels plus a sixth channel for subwoofers (5.1 Format). You can enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround Sound System. By connecting your DVD player to a Dolby Digital/DTS receiver, or a Dolby Digital Ready receiver with an external (Dolby Digital) decoder.

Connecting to Optional Equipment

• How to setup the sound output

From the SETUP MENU displays, set the "AUDIO OUT" to "SPDIF/RAW".

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

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, broadcast on cable, 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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