APEX Digital AD500W 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:

CAUTION:

ATTENTION:

CAUTION:

FCC
NOTICE:

WARNING:

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE

PAS OUVRIR

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.

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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. ONLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL SHOULD ATTEMPT THIS.

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND INSERT.

This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to
open. Visible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated. Use of control adjustments or the performance of
procedures other than those specified 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.

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 radiates radio frequency energy 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. 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 approved by APEX or parties authorized by APEX will
void all the manufacture warranties.

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Since it’s usual for movies to be released at different times in different regions of the world, all players have region codes and
discs can have an optional region code. If you load a disc of a different region code, 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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Important Safety Instructions

1. READ THE

OWNER’S M

ANUAL - Follow all the operating and

installation instructions.

2. R

ETAIN I

NSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions

should be retained for future use.

3. PAY ATTENTION TO WARNINGS - All warnings 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 S

OURCES - This product should only be operated from

the type of power source indicated on the label.

6. H

EAT - 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. OVERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlet, or extension
cords. This can result in a risk of fire or electrical 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. W

EIGHT

- 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. DISC - 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. L

IGHTING AND POWE R 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. S

AFETY

CHECK - Ask the service 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, however, some installation and
operation precautions which you should be aware of.

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing an Apex Digital product. 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 and audio quality with multichannel
sound (depending on the disc, and on your playback equipment).
Unique features of this player include an S-video output, slow motion
selecting of sound track and subtitle languages and of different
camera angles (again depending on the disc). What’s more, Parental
Control lets you decide which discs your children will be able to view.
Your player supports audio CD, video CD, and the new MP3 format.

You will find your player remarkably easy to use, by way of the on­screen display (setup menu) 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:

- Remote control

- Power cable

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

- 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 YOUR DVD

A. Place the unit on a firm and 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 dealer.

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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.

TYPE OF TV SYSTEM

Connect this DVD video player to a TV compatible with the
NTSC or PAL/3.58 system. APEX DIGITAL players will play
VCD format discs. Most VCD’s are PAL. VCD’s are not
region specific (no code) and APEX DIGITAL players can
play them because of the PAL compatibility feature.

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 this 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.

• If you cannot wipe off the dirt 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.

PLAYABLE DISCS

This DVD video player can play back the following discs.

DVD
video
disc

Audio

+

Video

(moving

pictures)

Audio

+

Video

(moving

pictures)

Audio

Audio

12 cm

12 cm

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)

Approx. 74 minutes

Approx. 20 minutes

Approx. 74 minutes

Approx. 20 minutes

Approx. 600+ minutes

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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 incororates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims of
certain US patents and other intellectual property
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.

DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of
Digital Theatre Systems, Inc.
Dolby Digital and the Double D symbols are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories

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
protection. (In this case, the DVD video player will display
the message).

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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 Optional Equipment .... 11

General Setup Menu.............................12

Dolby Digital/5.1 Setup.........................13-14

Playing Back A Disc............................. 15-17

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

Locating a Specific Title Chapter......... 19

Playing Repeatedly............................. 20

Selecting Camera Angle & Language.........21

Playing In A Favorite Order.........................22

Selecting Subtitles.......................................23

Setting the Parental Lock............................24

Quick Reference of Features On Remote...25

Memo On Disc Output & PBC.....................26

Cutomizing the Function Settings................27

Specifications............................................. 28

Troubleshooting Guide.............................. 29

Warranty & Service Information..................30

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Identification of Controls

FRONT PANEL

REAR PANEL

1

3

5

7

1POWER ON/OFF

2 DISC LOADING TRAY

3 OPEN/CLOSE

4 PLAY

5PAUSE

6STOP

7 CHAPTER SKIP REVERSE

8 CHAPTER SKIP FORWARD

9 FORWARD SCAN

10 REVERSE SCAN

11 DVD DISPLAY

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4 5

4

1POWER CORD

2 PCM DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

3 RCA STEREO AUDIO OUTPUT

4 S-VIDEO OUT JACK

5 COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT

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DVD Display

The indicators vary depending on the kinds of discs you play. After a DVD movie loads on the machine and stops at the
movie menu, root will be display.

DVD Video discs

• After the Disc is Loaded:

NTSC TITLE

VCD Video discs

• After the Disc is loaded:

CD discs

• After the Disc is loaded:

MP3 discs

• After the Disc is loaded:

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

When playback is paused.

When playing back a specific segment
repeatedly. (A-B repeat)

During shuffle playback.

When playing back the entire disc
repeatedly.

When the camera angle can
be changed.

• Other indicators

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Illuminates when a
DVD disc loaded

Illuminates when a VCD
or CD disc loaded

Illuminates during a menu play
(limited only to VCD disc with
playback control)

Indicates playback in PAL system

Indicates playback in NTSC system
*when both 4 and 5 illuminate, indicates playback
in multi-system

Illuminates when viewing angle of scenes could
be changed. *[limited only to DVD disc with multi­angle function]

Indicates the title number
*[limited only to DVD]

Indicates the chapter number
*[limited only toDVD]
Indicates the track number
*[VCD/audio CD]

Title/Chapter/Track Repeat

Indicates the repeat of entire
disc contents (Disc repeat)

Indicates the repeat of a
section between two
specific points (A-B repeat)

Illuminates during playback

Illuminates in the status of
still image (pause)

Illuminates sound track

:

Indicates programming
[limited only to VCD]

RandomPlayback
[limited only to VCD]

Tr ack number display [limited only to VCD & CD]

Notes: In case of some DVD discs, the chapter numbers and elapsed playing time may not illuminate on the display.
Also, the track numbers and elapsed playing time may not illuminate during video CD menu play.

PBC TRACK
NTSC

1 000:00

15+

123
456
789
101112
131415

TRACK

NTSC

1 000:00

15+

123
456
789
101112
131415

Display definitions

OPEN

OPEN

CLOSE

CLOSE

STOP

STOP

TITLE

TITLE

root

MAIN

NTSC

VCD

DVD

PBC

PA L

NTSC

CHAPTER
TRACK

ANGLE

TITLE

0000000

REPEAT

L / RPROGRAM

1 ALL

A-B

15+

123

456

789

101112

131415

RANDOM

REMAIN

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17. ANGLE (SEE PAGE 21)

18. ZOOM (SEE PAGE 25)

19. SLOW MOTION

(SEE PAGE 17 )

20. VOLUME UP (SEE PAGE 25)

21. VOLUME DOWN (PAGE 25)

22. SHUFFLE (SEE PAGE 25)

23. SCAN FORWARD

(17, 21)

24. SCAN REVERSE (17)

25. STEP (SEE PAGES 16,17)

26. PA USE (SEE PAGES 16,17)

27. ENTER/PLAY

(SEE PAGES 15,16,24,27)

28. DISPLAY (SEE PAGE 25)

29. SCENE (SEE PAGE 25)

30. MENU (SEE PAGE 25)

31. TITLE

(SEE PAGE 25)

32. EFFECT (SEE PAGE 25)

33.PITCH CONTROL (25)

34. PROGRAM

(SEE PAGES 22,25)

1. POWER ON/OFF (PAGES 5,8)

2. SYSTEM (PAGE 25)

3. AUDIO (SEE PAGES 21,25)

4. NUMBERED KEYS

(SEE PAGES 19, 22, 27)

5. SKIP CHAPTERS/TRACKS

(SEE PAGE 19)

6. STOP (SEE PAGES 16)

7. SETUP

(SEE PAGES 12,13,24,25,27)

8. DIRECTION KEYS
(UP/ DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT)

(SEE PAGES 16,22,2425,27)

9. REPEAT (SEE PAGE 20)

10. A-B (SEE PAGE 20)

11. RESUME (

SEE PAGE 25)

12. MUTE

(SEE PAGE 25)

13. MODE (SEE PAGE 25)

14. PBC

(SEE PAGES 22, 25, 26)

15. OPEN/CLOSE

(SEE PAGES 5,16)

16. SUB-TITLE

(SEE PAGE 23)

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Remote Control

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

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NOTICE:

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

• F1 and F2 on remote do not function on this
player.

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Remote Control

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Open the cover.

OPERATING WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL

Operating DVD video player with the remote control.

1

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 compartment.

Close the cover.

NOTICE (BATTERIES)

PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL

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

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

• Do not place the batteries in the wrong direction.

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

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

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

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

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

NOTICE (REMOTE CONTROL)

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

• Avoid dropping the remote control.

• Avoid spilling any liquids and/or extreme heat.

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