APEX Digital AD600A User Manual

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Safety Precautions

The lightning flash with a 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 VOLTA GES ARE PRESENT
INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. ONL Y QUALIFIED SER VICE PERSONNEL SHOULD ATTEMPT THIS.

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

FULLY INSERT .

ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUE, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE

DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQ U' A U FOUD .

CAUTION: This Digital Video Disc Pla y er emplo ys a Laser System. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do

not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated.
The use of control adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in

hazardous radiation exposure.

DO NOTST AREINTOBEAM.

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’ s manual carefully and retain f or 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.

WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approv ed b y APEX or parties authorized by

APEX will void all the manuf acture warranties .

THE REGION CODE FOR THE UNIT IS 1.

Since it is very usual for DVD movies to be released at different times in diff erent regions of the w orld, all
players ha v e region codes and disks can hav e an optional region code . If you load a disk of a different
region code to your play er, 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

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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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. P

AY 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 SOURCES - 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 w ater,

for example:near the kitchen sink, a bath tub, w ashbowl,
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. CARTS AND STANDS - The unit and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive f orce
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 places upon or against them.

11. O

VERLOADING - 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.

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 saf ety standards . The safeguards incorporated
in this unit will protect you if you observe the f ollowing procedures f or installation, use , and service. There are, howev er,
some installation and operation precautions which you should be aware of.

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Important Safety Instructions

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 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 DVD Player.

20. D

AMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - The unit should be

serviced by qualified APEX authorized specialist when:

A. The unit does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance.

B. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
C. If objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled

into the unit.
D. If the unit has been exposed to water or rain.
E. If the unit has been dropped or damaged in

any way.

21. SAFETY CHECK - Ask the service technician to perform
safety checks upon completion of the unit.

22. W

ALL AND CEILING MOUNTING - The unit should be

mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by
the manufacturer.

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Introduction

Your DVD video player is a player for digital video discs
conforming to the universal DVD video standard. With it, you
will be able to enjoy full-length movies with true cinema picture
quality, and stereo or multichannel sound (depending on the
disc, and on your playback setup). The unique features of this
DVD video, such as selection of sound track and subtitle
languages, and of different camera angles (again depending on
the disc), are all included. What’s more, Parental Control lets
you decide which discs your children will be able to see.

You will find your player remarkably easy to use, by way of the
On-Screen Display (setup menu) and player display, in
combination with the remote control.

MP3

Recordable

KARAOKE

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

- S-Video cable (1)

- 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 supplier 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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Table of Contents

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

Important Safety Instructions ........... 2 - 3

Introduction ........................................ 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 a TV using a RF Modulator

..............................................................12 - 13

Connecting to Optional Equipment .... 14 - 15

What is MP3 and VCD ?.......................16-17

Playing Back a Disc ........................... 18 - 20

Locating a Specific Title,

Chapter or Track ................................ 21 - 22

Playing Repeatedly ........................... 23

Playing in Random Order ................... 24

Zooming a Picture ............................. 25

Selecting the Camera Angle/

Selecting a Language ........................ 26

Playing in a Favorite Order.................. 27

Selecting Subtitles ............................. 28

Karaoke ............................................. 29 - 30

Using the On-screen Display ............ 31

Setting the Parental Lock................... 32

Customizing the Function Settings .... 33

Notes on Discs................................... 34

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

Before Calling Service Personnel ...... 36

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

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

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Identification of Controls

FRONT PANEL

REAR PANEL

1 4 5 6

8

9

10

113

12

7

3

2

1POWER ON/OFF
2 MIC 1
3 MIC 2
4MIC LEVEL 1
5MIC LEVEL 2
6DVD DISPLAY
7DISC LOADING TRAY

8 OPEN/CLOSE

9STOP
10 PLAY
11 PAUSE
12 SKIP REVERSE
13 SKIP FORWARD

1 COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT
2S-VIDEO OUTPUT
3 COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT
4 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT 2
5 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT 1
6 DIGITAL AUDIO-COAXIAL OUTPUT

7POWER CORD INPUT

1

4

5 6

7

3

2

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DVD Display

VIDEO CD/AUDIO CD indicator

Operating status indicator

Title number

Chapter/track number indicator

DVD indicator

Repeat playback mode indicator

MEMORY indicator

PBC indicator

Angle icon indicator

Component video indicator

RANDOM indicator

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

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

3

DVD

0:00:02

Playing chapter 3

Elapsed time of
the current title

VCD Video discs

• When closing the disc tray:

Example

• During playback:

Example

TRK VCD

3

0:08:88

Playing track 3

Elapsed time of
the current title

Compact Disc

• When closing the disc tray:

Example

• During playback:

Example

TRK CD

3

0:00:02

Playing track 3

Elapsed time of
the current title

MP3 discs

• When closing the disc tray:

Example

• During playback:

Example

TRK

3

0:00:02

Playing track 3

Elapsed time of
the current title

CH/

1:0

PBC

1:0

• Other indicators

When playing back the
same title, chapter or

track repeatedly.

When playback is paused.

When component video
is set.

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

During memory playback.
During shuffle playback.

When playing back the entire
disc repeatedly.

When the camera angle can
be changed.

• Display directions

OPEN

INITIAL

TITLE

CLOSE

STOP

ROOT

To t al p lay ing time indicator

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20. PBC OFF
(PLAYBACK CONTROL)

21. ANGLE

22. SUBTITLE

23. GOTO

24. DISPLAY

25. MUTE

26. CLEAR

27. ECHO+

(KARAOKE)

28. KEY+
(KARAOKE)

29. VOLUME

30. ECHO-

(KARAOKE)

31. KEY­(KARAOKE)

32. ENTER/PLAY

33. RESUME

34. STEP

35. ZOOM

36. FORWARD SKIP

37. PREVIOUS SKIP

38. PAUSE/PLAY

Remote Control

1. POWER

2. SETUP

3. PAL/NTSC (SWITCH)

4. AUDIO

5. NUMBERS

6. SHUFFLE

7. PROGRAM

8. VOCAL ASSIST

(KARAOKE/VCD)

9. SURROUND
(KARAOKE)

10. DIRECTION
(UP/ DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT)

11. SLOW

12. REPEAT

13. A-B REPEAT

14. REVERSE

15. FORWARD

16. STOP/RETURN

17. OPEN/CLOSE

18. DVD DIGEST

19. TITLE

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

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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.

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 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.

• With normal usage the batteries should last one year.

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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Connecting to a TV

NOTICE

• 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”.

• How to setup the video output

From the SETUP MENU, set the “SET VIDEO OUT” to “S-VIDEO” when using the S VIDEO OUT jack.

GOOD

Red

White

Yellow

Red White

Yellow

BETTER

Red

White

Black

Red

White

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.

Black

TV Audio Input

TV Video Input

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BEST PICTURE

The Component Video input allows you to enjoy the sound and picture quality of the DVD video discs.

• How to setup the sound output

From the SETUP MENU, set the "AUDIO OUTPUT" 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.

Connecting to an Audio System or TV Component Video Input

White

Red

To Cb VIDEO IN

To Y VIDEO IN
To Cr VIDEO IN

NOTICE

• 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 any 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 modist
listening level to avoid any speaker damage.

NOTICE (COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT)

Component input terminals when connected to selected TV's and monitors will produce a higher quality picture playback. Depending
on the selected TV's 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.

To Y
VIDEO
OUT

To C r
VIDEO
OUT

To C b
VIDEO
OUT

White

Red

Audio

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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 distortion.

1) Connect the three-terminal composite video
cable to the back of your Apex DVD player.This
cable has three prongs, one each in yellow, red,
and white.The yellow prong will go into the jack
labeled "Video Out"; the white prong will go into the
jack labeled "Front-L";the
red prong will go into the jack labeled
"Front-R".

2) Connect the opposite end of the composite-video
cable into the back of the RF modulator. Make sure
to match up the colors correctly.

3) Connect a coaxial cable from the "Antenna Out"
jack on the back of your VCR to the "Antenna" jack
on the RF modulator.The coaxial cable is the one­wire, metal-ended type that you screw onto the
VCR.

4) Connect a coaxial cable from the "To TV" jack on
the RF modulator to the jack on the back of your
TV.

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.

Connecting to a TV using a RF Modulator

DVD (Back)

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

TV / Video Input
Conntection

VIDEO OUT

1

(V)

L

(L)

(R)

R2

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