APEX Digital AD-3201 User Manual

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Limited W arranty

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.

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.

- A product 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) email:service@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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Trouble Shooting Guide

Check the following guide for a possible correction to a problem before contacting customer service.

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 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.

• From the SETUP MENU select “Video”.

• Adjust the vertical hold on your TV.

• Damaged S connector (bent pin)

• A small 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 deale.r

• 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.

• Turn the power off then disconnect the po wer 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.

• Check web site for instruction on availability of a firmware upgrade.

• 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 b y Real Networks.

• Replace the batteries with new ones.

• Operate the remote control within about 7m.

Audio cable (red and white) 1 pair Remote control 1 Batteries (AAA) 2

Power cable 1 Video cable (yellow) 1 S-Video cable 1 Owner’s manual 1

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Video output 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync., pin jack x 1

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

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

OUTPUTS

Specifications

DVD VIDEO PLA YER/OUTPUTS/SUPPLIED A CCESSORIES

Power supply 120V AC 60 Hz Power consumption 20VA Mass 3.3 kg External dimensions 430 x 81 x 300 mm (W/H/D) Signal system MULTI/NTSC/PAL Laser Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm

DVD VIDEO PLA YER

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

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TYPE OF DISC HOW TO ENJOY

VIDEO CD without PBC Audio and movie can be played back by operating the unit in the

(VERSION 1.1) same way as the audio CD.

VIDEO CD with PBC In addition to the operation of the VIDEO CD without PBC, you can

(VERSION 2.0) enjoy a playback with interactive software and software with search

function by using the menu displayed on the TV screen (Menu

Playback). Some of the functions described in this manual may not

work in some discs.

DVD Video Discs VCD CD/HDCD MP3 CD

Sound recording system

Audio setting on the setting screen

ANALOG AUDIO OUT jacks

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack

Memo On Disc Output & PBC

DISCS AND OUTPUT SOUNDS

Dolby Digital

SPDIF

/RAW

_____

Dolby

Digital

bitstream

SPDIF

/RAW

PCM

(48kHz)

MPEG PCM44.

1kHz

SPDIF

/RAW

SPDIF

/PCM

_____

PCM

(44.1kHz)

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

_____

ON VIDEO CD

This D VD video pla y er supports the VIDEO CD with PBC (V ersion 2.0) (PBC) is the abbreviation for Pla y Back Control.) You can enjoy two kinds of playback depending on type of disc.

MP3 Audio Disc Play Back Capable MP3 audio disc can be played back by operating the unit in the

same way as the audio CD.

MPEG 1 AUDIO LAYER 3 DISC (MP3)

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1. Press SETUP.

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

DISPLAYING THE SETUP MENU SCREEN

The SETUP MENU screen asks you to select a setting category from Language, Video, Audio and Rating. The selected category will provide you the setting details using the succeeding screen.

ENTER

SETUP MENU

Language

Video

SETUP

Customizing the Function Settings

Audio

Rating

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

3. Press SETUP to normal playback.

SETUP

Language Video Audio Rating

OSD Menu English Subtitle Off Audio English DVD Menu English Factor y set

TV Shape TV System Video output

Analog out Digital out AC3 2 Channel Raw

PCM

Off Off

DTS 2 Channel Raw

PCM

Off Off

MP3 2 Channel PCM

Off Off

Others 2 Channel Raw

PCM

Off Off

Password - - - Rating

1. Kid Safe

2. G

3. PG

4. PG-13

5. PG-R

6. R

7. NC-17

8. Adult

English Chinese

English Chinese Auto Off

English

English Chinese

4:3 Pan Scan 4:3 Letler Box 16:9

NTSC PAL Auto

CVBS

YUV

Notes

If you want to playback CD DTS you should setup on “others” status.

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4. Select Ratings again, press ENTER

5. After select ratings,then select Password setting password.

6. Press SETUP to exit setup, press PLAY to start.

TO CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD:

1. Follow step 4 to select password.

2. Enter old password.

3. Enter new password.

4. Re-enter to confirm your new password.

5. Press ENTER.

6. Press SETUP.

1. Press STOP during playback

Press STOP once.

2. Press SETUP

The SETUP MENU appears on the TV screen.

3. Select Rating, press ENTER

* Note: Factory default password is 3308.

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 allowed, you could edit out violent scenes unsuitab le f or children and replace them with more suitable scenes, or lock out playback of the disc all together.

3, 4, 5

STOP

SETUP

ENTER

STOP

Language Video Audio Rating

Language Video Audio

Rating

Password - - - Rating

1. Kid Safe

2. G

3. PG

4. PG-13

5. PG-R

6. R

7. NC-17

8. Adult

Rating

Password - - - Rating

Password

CHECKING THE OPERA TIONAL ST A TUS

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

-Type of disc

-Current title

-Track number

-Total playing time

-Audio

-Subtitle

-Angle

Press DISPLAY during playback

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

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TO TURN OFF THE ON-

SCREEN DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY Again.

Using the On-Screen Display

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

DISPLAY

00:04:09 00:21:05

Current Time

DISPLAY

Total Time

DVD 00:04:12 00:21:05 Title 1/1 Chapter 1/5 Angle 1/1 Audio 1/1 6ch Subtitle 1/2Eng

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Selecting Subtitles

HOW T O DISPLA Y SUBTITLES

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

Press the SUB-T button during playback.

SUB-T

To TURN OFF the subtitles.

Press the SUB-T during playback

until the subtitles disappears.

SUB-T

NOTICE

• Due to the nature of some DVD video discs, 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.

Good evening Bonsoir Buenas tardes

1/8Eng 2/8Chi

3/8Chi

4/8

5/8Ger

6/8Fre

7/8Spa

8/8Rus

Off

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Playing in a Favorite Order

YOU CAN COMBINE YOUR FAVORITE TITLES, CHAPTERS, OR TRACKS AND PLAY THEM BACK IN ANY ORDER. YOU CAN 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 CHANGE the programmed item:

Press the STOP button, then follow step 1.

To CANCEL the programmed item:

Select Clear All, then press the ENTER

button.

To RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK

from memory playback

Press the PROGRAM button Select Clear All

then press ENTER.The MEMORY indicator

will disappear.Then press PLAY button to the

normal playback.

3. Press the PLAY button

The DVD video player starts memory playback.

1. Insert a disc and then press the PROGRAM button during PBC OFF.

At this time, the menu will appear.

PROGRAM

PROGRAM Title/Chapter

1_ _ _ _ 4_ _ _ _ 7_ _ _ _ 10_ _ _ _ 2_ _ _ _ 5_ _ _ _ 8_ _ _ _ 11_ _ _ _ 3_ _ _ _ 6_ _ _ _ 9_ _ _ _ 12_ _ _ _

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

NOTICE

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

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

PROGRAM

CLEAR

clear All

Play Program

About the +10 Key:

To select tracks 10 and above, use the “+10” key and additional numbered keys to go the sum of the keys choosen position.

Example: go to track 12, press the “+10” Key and the number 2 Key to equal 12.To go to track 20, press the “+10” Key twice and so on.You can program up to 99 items into the memory.

To reset program, press CLEAR.

2. Using the numbered button, select the items you want in the order you want them programmed in.

P01:04

PROGRAM

Memory 1

P02:09

PROGRAM

Memory 2

P03:01

PROGRAM

Memory 3

P04:03

PROGRAM

Memory 4

CLEAR

Track 4 on y our CD

Program Position 1

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Selecting the Camera Angle/Selecting a Language

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

HOW TO CHANGE THE CAMERA ANGLE

If the DVD video disc was recorded using multiple angles, you have the option to change the camera angle of the scene you are watching.

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

NOTICE

• The angle function will not work on DVD video discs that does not contains 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

NOTICE

• 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 a prior sound system programmed on the disc, if you select a sound system not included on the disc.

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 recording system.

1/4

2/4

Good evening Bonsoir Buenas tardes

1/2Eng

6ch

1/2Eng

2ch

3/4

4/4

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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.

Zooming a Picture

TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK.

Press ZOOM during zoom playback.

ZOOM

ENHANCE

Off

ENHANCE

Enhance Video Brightness Edges

Off

Soften

Select the Brightness(On/Off) and Edges(Soften/Sharpness) you prefer.

HOW T O ADJUST THE VIDEO EFFECTS

1. Press Enhance during normal playback.

2. Use the Up/ Down Arrow Keys to select brightness or edges.

3. Press the Enter button to scroll through the features in each category.

4. Press the Enhance button again to Exit.

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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 SHUFFLE button .

The DVD video player will now start random playback.

NOTICE

• While you are stopped the random playback function, it will not operate with the memor y playback function.

• The DVD video play er will go to another chapter or trac k and start playback, if y ou press the SKIP button during random playback.

TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK.

Press PBC/MENU during stop, then

press 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

SHUFFLE ON

PBC

SHUFFLE

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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 T O REPEA T 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 A and 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

DVD video disc

A-B

NOTICE

• Depending on the disc, you may experience a difference between point A and 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 does not have this feature.

A-B RPT

REPEAT Off

REPEAT Chapter

REPEAT Title

Repeats the same chapter.

Repeats the same title.

A-B

REPEAT

REPEAT Single

REPEAT All

REPEAT Off

Repeats the same singler.

Repeats all

Video CD and CD disc

Off

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VIEW INDIVIDUAL CHAPTERS

1.If the VCD video disc contains different chapters, you can locate a specific chapter.

Press PBC .

2.If the DVD video disc contains different chapters, you can locate a specific chapter.

Press MENU.

3. Select chapter/track by numbers The DVD player starts to play selected chapter.

•Return to normal playback, press PBC or MENU again.

The DVD does not have the PBC feature,the VCD and some DVD discs do not have the menu feature.

PBC OFF

Locating a Specific Title, Chapter or Track

Continued

PBC

3. Press ENTER button

The DVD video player starts playback from chapter 3 of the selected title 2.

To select title 22:

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

NOTES

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

• In order to access the GOTO function on some discs, you must first press the PBC .

GOTO

e.g.To select title 2

+10+10 2

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

NUMBERS

GOTO

PBC

2 3

5 6

+10

2 3

5 6

+10

ENTER

TITLE

Search Time 00:00:00

Title/Chapter _ _ _/_ _ _

PBC ON

NOTES

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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 preceeding chapters or tracks

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

the preceeding 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 Tra ck 1 Tra ck 2 Tra ck 3 Track 4 Track 5

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

TITLE 1

DVD Video Disc

TITLE 2

VIDEO CD/Audio CD

LOCA TING 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 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.

NOTICE

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

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

Press 3D button, it will display as follows:

Press L/R to select left or right channels and other sound effects:

Stereo Left Right Mix

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Digital EQ/ 3D Surround

DIGITAL EQUALIZER

3D SURROUND SOUND EFFECTS

EQUALIZER

This unique feature allows you to fine tune specific audio frequencies to adjust the sound quality for CD’s and VCD’s.

Create 3 levels of surround sound when the DVD player is connected to a stereo TV or stereo system with only 2 speakers (left/right channels).

ON OFF

Graphic Equalizer

Standard

Graphic Equalizer

Classical

Graphic Equalizer

Rock

Graphic Equalizer

User

Graphic Equalizer

Pop

Graphic Equalizer

Jazz

Press ENTER to resume normal playback.

Press the EQUALIZER button during playback.

ENTER

Selecting Y our Equalizer (Note: Digital EQ does not work on DVD’s)

1. Press the Equalizer button on the Remote Control.

2. Select between the modes by pressing the Enter button.

3. Exit the Equalizer menu by pressing the Return button on the Remote.

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Playing Back a Disc

Continued

SLOW

1/2 1/4 1/6 1/7

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 memorize the location where you stopped playback.

2. Press the 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 and some discs do not have this feature.

• VCD just have forward slow-motion playack.

NOTICE

• 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 CDs does not have this feature.

TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK.

Press PLAY.

PLAY

STOP

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, 1/6,or 1/7 each time you press the SLOW button. (Reverse slow play is the same.)

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Playing Back a Disc

Continued

PLAYING AT X2, X4, X8 OR X20 THE NORMAL SPEED

You can play back a disc at x2, x4,x8 or x20 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

• Video CD, Audio CD The rewind or forward playback alternates between x2, x4, x8,x20 speed.

ADVANCED PLAYBACK

The D VD video pla y er allows y ou to pla ybac k discs at various speeds.You may also resume playback from the location where you stopped playback.

PLAY

REV

FWD

NOTICE

• 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 thex2,x4, x8, and x20 speeds are only approximate speeds.

• MP3,CD and some DVD discs do not have this feature.

TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK.

Press PLAY.

TV SCREEN

x20

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Playing Back a Disc

Continued

ENTER

PLAY

STOP

FOR A HIGHER QUALITY PICTURE

The DVD video discs produces a high resolution picture and an abundance of information. This causes periodical picture noise on the TV during playback. The noise will vary depending on the TV use with this DVD video player. To control the picture noise reduce the sharpness adjustment on your TV when viewing DVD video discs.

ABOUT DVD VCD CD

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

VCD: V

ideo CDs

CD: Audio CDs

HOW TO START PLAYBACK FROM THE MENU SCREEN

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

2. Press the 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 AND PLAY FRAME BY FRAME (STILL PLAYBACK)

Press the PAUSE once during playback,then press the PLAY button to resume normal playback. Press the PAUSE twice during playback, the picture will advance one frame each time ,then press PLAY buttons to resume normal playback.

During the still playback the sound is muted.MP3 CD does not have frame by frame feature.

HOW TO STOP PLAYBACK

Press the STOP button.

The DVD video player is stopped.

Press the PLAY button to replay. Press the STOP button twice then press the PLAY button.

The DVD Video player returns to chapter 1 or track 1.

NOTICE

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.

PAUSE/STEP

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

The POWER indicator will illuminate red, as the DVD video player turns on.

2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.

This will open the disc tray.

With the playback side

down.

3. Place the disc on the disc tray.

4. Press PLAY

After closing the disc tray playback will start. As the DVD video player is reading the disc, a menu will appear on screen.

NOTICE

• 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 may only use the OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote control or DVD video player.

Playing Back a Disc

HOW TO PLAYBACK A DISC.

Basic Playback (

see page 10 -12 for connections details)

How to playback DVD video discs or VIDEO CDs

• 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 which is connected to the DVD video player.

Notice

•A disc may be damaged if it is 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 DVD video disc, VIDEO CD, audio CDs, or MP3 CD on the disc tray.

Notice

• Refer to the “On Video CD” for the playback control (PBC) of the VIDEO CD

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

POWER

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

• The menu will not refresh when select a track by press its assigned number with the number buttons,the menu will refresh when you select a track using the button.

MP3______________________Track1/119 00:00:32

2 TRACK02

3 TRACK03

4 TRACK04 5 TRACK05 6 TRACK06

7 TRACK07

8 TRACK08

9 TRACK09 10 TRACK10 11 TRACK11

12 TRACK12 13 TRACK13 14 TRACK14

1 TRACK01

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MP3 Operation

NOTICE

You can play an MP3 CD.

Insert an MP3 CD, the DVD player will initialize the disc and the directory will be displayed on the TV screen.

AN MP3 FORMAT

1. Press to select the column of MP3 file . Press to select the MP3 file on a list of column.

2. Press number buttons 1-10 to select the track which you want ,the product will play the selected track. If the track number is bigger than 10 ,press [10+],then press the next number.

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 , press STOP and select the first normal playback on the upper right column.

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WHAT IS MP3?

MP3 refers to a new format of music files available for playback over the internet. Because of the popular ity to download music from MP3 websites onto 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.

WHAT IS VCD?

A VCD looks like an ordinary 5” CD with the same digital audio quality, plus good video capability. It is a new video format that offers a better picture quality than VHS, with over an hour of playing time.

Note:

• When you playback a video CD, you must turn PBC OFF in order to stop the chapter/scene.

• The AD-3201 DVD pla y er will only pla y “Comercially”made VCD and SVCD’s.Apex does not now of any

software that will produce VCD’s or SVCD on a PC or MAC.

WHAT IS HDCD?

This player is equipped with HDCD technology. HDCD®(High Definition Compatible Digital®) is a patented process that enables the Compact Disc to deliver the full richness and detail of the original microphone feed. When listening to HDCD encoded CDs, you hear more dynamic range, a focused 3-D soundstage, and extremely natural musical timbre with 20-bit output.

What is MP3,VCD, and HDCD ?

WHEN CREATING MP3’S

When creaing MP3’s to play on your DVD player, be sure to change the Character Settings from Joliett to ISO 9660 in your “CD Format” proper ties of you favorite CD-R burning software.

For those of you using Adaptec

® Easy CD Creator® 3.5 or higher, be sure to change the Mode Settings

from Mode 2 to Mode 1.

Note: The AD-3201 DVD player will not play MP3 files on a CD-RW.

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Enjoying Digital Stereo Sound (BETTER)

Digital Stereo

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

Set "AUDIO " to "Digital Out" via the setup menu.

NOTICE

• 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 modist listening level to avoid any speaker damage.

Connecting to Optional Equipment

WARNING

DO NOT set "AUDIO "Digital to PCM/RAW via the SETUP MENU displays, unless connecting to (Via the COAXIAL/OPTICAL jack) a receiver that has the Dolby Digital/DTS decoding functions. Take precaution for high volume sounds may damage your speakers as well as your hearing.

Continued

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 " to "Analog Out" via the setup menu.

To ANALOG AUDIO OUT

Audio cable

Video cable

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

Video cable

Connection

Example

To d igital audio input

Amplifier equipped with digital audio input

To video

input

Front

speaker

(left)

Front

speaker

(right)

Coaxial cable

To VIDEO OUT

To D igital Audio Output

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NOTICE

• Do not connect the PCM/BITSTREAM jack of the D VD video pla y er to the AC -3 RF input of a Dolby Digital receiv er . 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.

• 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 modist listening level to avoid any speaker damage.

Enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS (BEST)

Dolby Digital/DTS

Dolby Digital and DTS programming can deliver surround with five discrete full range channels plus a sixth channel for a subwoofer. You can enjoy your APEX DVD with your Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround Sound System. 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 D igital Audio Out

HOW TO SETUP DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

1. Press Setup button on the Remote Control.

2. Press the Right Arrow Key button to highlight the Audio setting and press the Enter button to select.

3. Select Dolby Digital/DTS Analog Out column using the Down Arrow Key. Make sure the display is set to Off.

4. Select Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Out Column, press the Enter button continually until it displays RAW.

5. Press Setup again to Exit.

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Connecting to a TV using a RF Modulator

Continued

Figure 3

Connection 3

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

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 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 Satelite Box

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 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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Your TV (Back)

COAXIAL

TV / Video Input Conntection

AUDIO OUT

(L)

(R)

VIDEO OUT

TV /Audio Input Conntection

(V)

Your Cable/Satelite Box

RF-Modulator

VTo TV AntennaRL

(L)

INOUT

(V)

(R)

UHF/Antenna IN

Coaxial

Your V CR (Back)

UHF/Antenna OUT

Coaxial

OUT

To your Cable/Satelite connection

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AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

TV / Video Input Conntection

(L)

(R)

VIDEO OUT

TV /Audio Input Conntection

(V)

Your Cable/Satelite Box

(L)

INOUT

Your TV (Back)

UHF/Antenna IN

Coaxial

RF-Modulator

VTo TV AntennaRL

(V)

(R)

Your V CR (Back)

UHF/Antenna OUT

Coaxial

OUT

To your Cable/Satelite connection

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Connecting to a TV using a RF Modulator

Connection 1

Figure 1

Connecting the TV to the DVD through the VCR

Note: Many 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 ciruritry to prevent copying via VCR.This is what causes the distor tion.

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.

Many older televisions do not have the newer component-video, composite-video, or s-video connections that 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 ascer tain 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 the store where you purchased your Apex Digital DVD player or other home electronics retailers.

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 pictoral instructions on the proper way to connect an RF modulator to your Apex DVD player and your TV.

Note: Not all RF Modulators are compatible

with APEX Digital players. Please see our

website for recommendations.

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.

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AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

TV / Video Input Conntection

VIDEO OUT

(V)

(L)

(R)

TV /Audio Input Conntection

(L)

Your VCR (Back)

UHF/Antenna OUT

(R)

Coaxial

RF-Modulator

VTo TV AntennaRL

(V)

Your TV (Back)

UHF/Antenna IN

Coaxial

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Connecting to a TV

NOTICE

• 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.

• 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 adapter from your dealer.

Setting up your player

Be sure your TV is set to the Video Input Channel before you select the Setup Menu.

Step 1: Connect the RCA Video/ Audio cable to your TV. Step 2: Connect the yellow cable to the VIDEO on the

back of your player.

Step 3: Connect the White and Red cables to

AUDIO OUT of the DVD Player.

(For TVs that support S-Video Output please follow the diagram labled better below)

GOOD BETTER

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.

When you change your Video Output settings in your Setup Menu, be sure the menu is set to YUV when using Component Video Output.

TV S-Video input

Red

White

TV Audio Input

Red

White

TV Video Input

Yellow

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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 30˚ from each direction.

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

Insert batteries (AAA size).

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

Close the cover.

NOTICE (BATTERIES)

PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL

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

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

• Do not place the batteries in the wrong direction.

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

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

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

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

• If leakage from the battery occurs, wipe the battery liquid from the batter y compar tment, then replace the batter ies.

NOTICE (REMOTE CONTROL)

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

30˚

OPEN/CLOSE

DVD VIDEO PLAYER

POWER

OFF

VIDEO

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PLAY

PAUSESTOP

SKIP

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18. MENU (PAGE.21)

19. ANGLE (PAGE.25)

20. PBC ( 21, 23, 26)

21. L/R (PAGE 19)

22. GOTO (PAGE 21)

23. DISPLAY (PAGE 28)

24. CLEAR (PAGE 26)

25. MUTE(PAGE 8)

26. 3D (PAGE 19)

27. VOLUME(PAGE 8)

28. EQUALIZER (PAGE 19)

29. A-B REPEAT (PAGE. 22)

30. RETURN

31 PAUSE/STEP (PAGE 16)

32. ZOOM (PAGE 24)

33. FWD SKIP(14,20, 23)

34. PREV SKIP(14,20)

35. PLAY (PGS. 15-16)

Remote Control

1. POWER (PAGE 15)

2. SETUP (PGS 29,30)

3. AUDIO (PAGE 25)

4. SUBTITLE (PAGE 27)

5. NUMBERS (PAGE. 21)

6. SHUFFLE (PAGE 23)

7. ENHANCE (PAGE 24)

8. PROGRAM (PAGE 26)

9. DIRECTION KEYS

(PGS. 16, 20, 21, 24, 26,29)

10. ENTER (16-19, 21, 29,30)

11. SLOW MOTION (PAGE. 18)

12. REPEAT (PAGE. 22)

13. FAST REVERSE (PAGE.14)

14. FAST FORWARD (PAGE.17)

15. STOP (PGS.16, 18, 29)

16. TITLE (PAGE 20)

17. OPEN/ CLOSE (PAGE.15)

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

NOTES

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

• P/N- system switch from NTSC to PAL system. the picture on TV screen will roll if in the wrong mode. From the SETUP MENU select “Video”.

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

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

33 34

20 21

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DVD Display

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

• Other indicators

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

When playback is paused.

When the camera angle can be changed.

During memory playback.

When playing back the entire disc repeatedly.

• Display directions

OPEN

LOAD

TITLE

STOP

VIDEO CD/AUDIO CD indicator

Operating status indicator

Title number indicator

Chapter/track number indicator

DVD indicator

Repeat playback mode indicator

MEMORY indicator

PBC indicator

Angle icon indicator

Total playing time indicator

ALL

PROG

TOTAL

DSVCD

DVD

CH/TRKPBCTITLE

Dolby Digital indicator

PROG

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

HDCD

• When closing the disc tray:

Example

• During playback:

Example

TRK CD

0:00:02

Playing track 3

Elapsed time of

the current title

MP3 discs

• When closing the disc tray:

Example

• During playback:

Example

TRK

0:00:02

Playing track 3

Elapsed time of the current title

CHP/TRK

Compact Disc

• When closing the disc tray:

Example

• During playback:

Example

VCD Video discs

• When closing the disc tray:

Example

• During playback:

Example

TRK

0:00:02

Playing track 3

Elapsed time of the current title

PBC 1:0

TRK CD

0:00:02

Playing track 3

Elapsed time of the current title

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1 COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT

2 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT L

3 S-VIDEO OUTPUT 4 DIGITAL AUDIO-COAXIAL OUTPUT 5 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT R 6 OPTICAL OUTPUT

7 COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT

8 POWER CORD INPUT

Identification of Controls

FRONT PANEL

REAR PANEL

1POWER ON/OFF 2DVD DISPLAY

3DISC LOADING TRAY 4 OPEN/CLOSE 5 STOP

6 PLAY

7PAUSE

8 SKIP FORWARD

9 SKIP REVERSE

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Table of Contents

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

Important Safety Instructions ........... 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 a TV using a RF modulator

..............................................................25

Connecting Optional Equipment............11-12

What is MP3 , VCD and HDCD?...........13

MP3 Operation.....................................14

Playing Back a Disc........................... 15-18

Digital EQ/ 3D Surround ......................19

Locating a Specific Title,

Chapter or Track...................................20-21

Playing Repeatedly ........................... 22

Playing in Random Order ................... 23

Zooming a Picture ............................. 24

Selecting the Camera Angle/

Selecting a Language ........................ 25

Playing in a Favorite Order.................. 26

Selecting Subtitles ............................. 27

Using the On-screen Display ............ 28

Setting the Parental Lock................... 29

Customizing the Function Settings .... 30

Memo On Disc Output & PBC .............31

Specifications........................................32

Trouble Shooting Guide........................33

Limited Warranty....................................34

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HDCD,High Definition Compatible Digital and Pacific Microsonics are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics,Inc.in the United States and/or other countries.HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics,Inc.This product is covered by one or more of the following:In the USA: 5,479,168, 5,638,074,5,640,161,5,808,574,5,838,274,5,854,600, 5,864,311,5,872,531,and in Australia:669114.Other patents pending.

NOTES ON REGIONAL NUMBERS

This DVD video player will play region 1 discs or region 1 on an all-region disc only.Region 1 is the designated area for the U.S. and Canada.Otherwise playback will not be allowed by the player due to Macrovision copyright proction.(In this case, the DVD video player will display the message.)

DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital

Theater Systems, Inc.

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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.

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.

PLAYABLE DISCS

This DVD video player can play back the following discs.

DVD video disc

Audio

Video

(moving

pictures)

Audio

Video

(moving

pictures)

Audio

12 cm

8 cm

(CD single)

12 cm

Video CD

Audio CD

MP3 CD

MP3

Disk Mark Contains Disc Size Maximum playback time

8 cm

Approx. 4 hours

(single sided disc)

Approx. 8 hours

(double sided disc)

HDCD

Audio 12 cm

Approx. 74 minutes

Approx. 20 minutes

Approx. 74 minutes

Approx. 20 minutes

Approx. 600+ minutes

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, play in public, and rent copyrighted material without permission. DVD video discs are copy protected and any recorded copies made will be distorted. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual proper ty 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 Corp. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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.

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

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APEX DIGITAL

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing our APEX DIGITAL player. 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 stereo or multichannel sound (depending on the disc and your playback system). Unique features of this player include component video & S-video outputs, digital equalizer, 3D surround sound, and slow motion capability. What’s more, Parental Control lets you decide which discs your children will be able to see. Your Player supports audio CD’s (including HDCD), video CD’s and the new MP3 format.

You will find your player remarkably easy to use, by way of the OnScreen Display (setup menu), player display and wireless remote control.

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 with separately packed batteries

- Power cable

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

- S-Video cable

- Owner’s manual

- Size AAA batteries (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 Y OUR 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 down, 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.

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Important Safety Instructions

1. READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL - Follow all the operating and

installation instructions.

2. R

ETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions

should be retained for future use.

3. PAY ATTENTION TO WARNINGS - All war nings on the appliances and in the operating instructions should be followed.

4. F

OLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - Follow all operating instructions to

achieve optimal use.

5. P

OWER SOURCES - This product should only be operated from

the type of power source indicated on the label.

6. HEAT - This unit should be situated away from heat sources, such as amplifiers, radiators, stoves or any other units producing heat.

7.W

ATER AND MOISTURE - Do not use this unit near water, for

example: near the kitchen sink, a bath tub, washbowl, laundry tub, swimming pool, or in a wet basement.

8. C

LEANING - Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before

cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners directly on the unit. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

9. C

ARTS AND STANDS - The unit and cart combination should be

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart combination to overturn. The unit should be used only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer.

10. P

OWER-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.

11. O

VERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlet, or extension

cords. This can result in a risk of fire or electr ical shock.

12. D

ISC TRAY - Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it

is closing. It may cause serious personal injury, or do damage to the machine.

13.WEIGHT - Do not place a heavy object (amplifier, receiver) on your DVD player. The object may fall, causing serious personal injury or death.

14. O

BJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Care should be taken so that

objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the units openings. Such situations could result in fire or electrical shock.

15. N

ON-USE PERIODS - The power cord of the unit should be

unplugged, when not in use for a long time.

16. D

ISC - Do not use a deformed, cracked, or heavily scratched

disc. Using these disc will limit your viewing pleasure, and/or may damage the internal workings of your machine.

17. LIGHTING AND POWER SURGES - Use a power strip to help eliminate surges and spikes caused by lighting and static electric charges.

18. P

OLARIZATION OR GROUNDING - Precautions should be taken

so that the polarization or grounding means of a unit is not defeated. To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot of the outlet and fully insert. If the wide blade does not match up with the outlet, try reversing the plug.

19. S

ERVICING - Do not attempt to service this unit yourself. Only

qualified APEX service technicians should work on your player.

20. SAFETY CHECK - Ask the ser vice technician to perform safety checks upon completion of the unit.

CAUTION:

PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE.

This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and service. There are, howe ver, some installation and operation precautions which you should be aware of.

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Safety Precautions

The lighting 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:

CAUTION:

ATTENTION:

CAUTION:

FCC NOTICE:

WARNING:

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE T O RAIN OR MOISTURE,DUE TO THE HIGH RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET DANGEROUS HIGH V OLTA GES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. ONL Y QUALIFIED SER VICE PERSONNEL SHOULD ATTEMPT THIS.

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLO T ,AND FULLY INSERT .

This Digital Video Disc Pla y er emplo ys a Laser System. T o pre v ent direct e xposure to the laser beam, do not try to open. Visible laser radiation when open and interlocks def eated. Use of control adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation e xposure.

DO NOTST AREINTOBEAM.

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future ref erence. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service location, or contact APEX Digital Inc. Only qualified service personnel should remove the cov er.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice . 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 radiates radio frequency energy and ,if not installed used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. Howev er, this is no guarantee that interf erence will not occur in a particular installation. 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 . Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approv ed by APEX or parties authorized by APEX will

void all the manufacture warranties .

Since it’s usual f or movies to be released at different times in different regions of the world, all play ers ha v e region codes and discs can have an optional region code. If you load a disc of a different region code, you will see the region code notice on the screen. The disc will not play and should be unloaded immediately.

THE REGION CODE FOR THIS UNIT IS 1.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

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