APEX Digital AD700 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 T O THE HIGH RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTA GES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. ONLY 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 CORRESPOND ANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU' A U FOUD.

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

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

in hazardous radiation exposure.

DO NOTSTAREINTO BEAM.

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 remo v e the cov er.

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 w arranties .

THE REGION CODE FOR THE UNIT IS 1.

Since it is very usual for D VD movies to be released at diff erent times in different regions of the world, all players have region codes and disks can have an optional region code. If you load a disk of a different region code to your pla y 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

ATTENTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE

PAS OUVRIR

ATTENTION: POUR REDUIRE LE RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE (NI LE PANNEAU ARRIERE). CET APPAREIL NE COMPORTE AUCUNE PIECE POUVANT ÊTRE REPAREE PAR L'UTILISATEUR. CONFIER SON ENTRETIEN A UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE.

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Important Safety Instructions

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.

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

2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future use.

3. PAY ATTENTION TO WARNINGS - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be followed.

4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - Follow all operating instructions to achieve optimal use.

5. POWER 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 that produce heat.

7.WATER 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. CLEANING - 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 force and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart combination to overturn. The unit should be used only with a car t or stand recommended by the manufacturer.

10. POWER-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. OVERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlet, or extension cords. This can result in a risk of fire or electr ical shock.

12. DISC 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. OBJECT OR 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 electr ical shock.

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

18. POLARIZATION 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. SERVICING - Do not attempt to ser vice this unit yourself. Only qualified APEX service technicians should work on your DVD Player.

20. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - The unit should be serviced by qualified APEX authorized specialist when:

A. The unit does not appear to operate nor mally 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. WALL 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 mo vies with true cinema picture quality, and stereo or multichannel sound (depending on the disc, and on your playbac k setup). The unique features of this DVD video , such as selection of sound track and subtitle languages, and of diff erent 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 , b y way of the OnScreen Display Setup Menu and player display, in combination with the 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

- S-Video cable (1)

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

- Owner’s manual

- 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 fir m, 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

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

Identification of Controls .................... 5

DVD Display ....................................... 6

Remote Control.................................. 7 - 8

Connecting to a TV ............................ 9

Connecting to a TV using a RF Modulator

............................................................ 10 - 11

Connecting to an Audio System or TV

Component Video Input ..................... 12

Connecting to Optional Equipment .... 13 - 14

What is MP3 and VCD ? ................... 15

Playing Back a Disc/Upgrading

........................................................... 16 - 18

Locating a Specific Title,

Chapter or Track ................................ 19 - 20

Playing Repeatedly ........................... 21

Playing in Random Order ................... 22

Zooming a Picture ............................. 23

Selecting the Camera Angle/

Selecting a Language ........................ 24

Playing in a Favorite Order.................. 25

Selecting Subtitles ............................. 26

Using the On-screen Display ............ 27

Setting the Parental Lock................... 28

Customizing the Function Settings .... 29

Notes on Discs................................... 30

Specifications..................................... 31

Before Calling Service Personnel ...... 32

Memo ................................................ 33

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Identification of Controls

FRONT PANEL

REAR PANEL

1POWER ON/OFF 2DVD DISPLAY 3DISC LOADING TRAY 4 OPEN/CLOSE 5 SKIP REVERSE 6 SKIP FORWARD

7STOP 8 PLAY 9 HEADPHONE JACK

10 HEADPHONE VOLUME LEVEL

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

5 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT 2 6 DIGITAL AUDIO-COAXIAL OUTPUT

7POWER CORD INPUT

8 DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT

5 69

2 3 8 7

2 3

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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

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

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

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

CH/

1:0

PBC

1:0

• Other indicators

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 memory playback.

During shuffle playback.

When playing back the entire disc repeatedly.

When the camera angle can be changed.

• Display directions

OPEN

INITIAL

TITLE

STOP

ROOT

To t a l playing time indicator

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22 23

28 29

11 12

14 15

16. OPEN/CLOSE

17. ANGLE

18. P/N

19. ZOOM

20. VOLUME

21. MUTE

22. FWD

23. REW

24. RESUME

25. ENTER/PLAY

26. REPEAT

27. A-B RPT

28. DISPLAY

29. GOTO

30. PROGRAM

Remote Control

1. POWER

2. TITLE

3. SUB-T

4. NUMBERS

5. PREVIOUS SKIP

6. FORWARD SKIP

7. STOP

8. PLAY/PAUSE

9. SETUP

10. DIRECTION

(UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT)

11. SLOW

12. STEP

13 PBC OFF

(PLAYBACK CONTROL)

14. SHUFFLE

15. DVD DIGEST

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

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Remote Control

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1 2 3

Open the cover.

OPERATING WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL

Operating DVD video player with the remote control.

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

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

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

Insert batteries (AAA size).

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

Close the cover.

NOTICE (BATTERIES)

PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL

Insert the batteries into the remote control so you can use it to operate the DVD video player.

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.

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

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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 OUT” 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

RedWhite

Yellow

BETTER

TV Audio Input

TV Video Input

Optical

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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 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.

DVD (Back)

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 TVAntennaRL

(V)

Your TV (Back)

UHF/Antenna IN

Coaxial

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Connecting to a TV using a RF Modulator

Figure 3

Connection 3

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

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

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

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

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

Figure 2

Connection 2

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

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

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

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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.

DVD (Back)

Your TV (Back)

COAXIAL

TV / Video Input Conntection

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

(V)

(L)

(R)

TV /Audio Input Conntection

RF-Modulator

VTo TV AntennaRL

(L)

(R)

Your Cable/Satelite Box

INOUT

(V)

UHF/Antenna IN

Coaxial

To your Cable/Satelite connection

(Back)

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

VIDEO OUT

(V)

TV /Audio Input Conntection

Your Cable/Satelite Box

(L)

(R)

TV / Video Input Conntection

INOUT

(L)

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

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 OUT" To "ANALOG".

• How to setup the video output

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

White

Red

To Cb VIDEO IN

To Y VIDEO IN To Cr VIDEO IN

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 or disconnecting the DVD video player, be sure to tur n off the amplifier to avoid any speaker damage.

• Due to the wide dynamic range of sound output of the DVD video player, adjust the volume of your receiver to a comfortably moderate listening level to avoid any speaker damage.

NOTICE (COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT)

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

To Y VIDEO OUT

To C r VIDEO OUT

To C b VIDEO OUT

White

Red

Audio

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Connecting to an Audio System or TV Component Video Input

Optical

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NOTICE

• Do not connect the PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack of the D VD video pla y er to the AC-3 RF input of a Dolby Digital receiver. Instead, connect to the “OPTICAL” or “COAXIAL” input of a Dolby Digital/DTS receiver or Processor. The input of the A/V receiver is not compatible with the PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack and is primarily for Laserdiscs only.

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

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

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

• Due to the wide dynamic range of sound output of the DVD video player, adjust the volume of your receiver to a comfortably moderate listening level to avoid any speaker damage.

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

Enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS (BEST)

Dolby Digital/DTS

Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound are currently what you hear when you go to movies. Now you can enjo y home theater, or concert like audio with the most amazing sound quality, in the comforts of your own home. Dolby Digital and DTS programming can deliver surround with five discrete full range channels plus a sixth channel for subwoofers. You can enjoy your APEX DVD with your Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround Sound System. All you need is to connect your D VD player to a Dolby Digital/DTS receiver , or a Dolb y Digital Ready receiv er with an external (Dolby Digital) decoder.

Connecting to Optional Equipment

To VIDEO OUT To PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

• How to setup the sound output

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

Optical

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

Manufactured under license from Dolby Digital Laboratories. Dolby and the Double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public, and rent copyrighted material without permission. DVD video discs are copy protected, and any recordings made from these discs will be distorted.

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Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound (GOOD)

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

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

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

Enjoying 2 Channel Digital Stereo Sound (BETTER)

2 Channel Digital Stereo

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

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

To VIDEO

OUT

To ANALOG

AUDIO OUT 1

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 i gital audio input

Amplifier equipped with digital audio input

To video

input

Front

speaker

(left)

Front

speaker

(right)

Coaxial cable

To PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

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.

• Due to the wide dynamic range of sound output of the DVD video player, adjust the volume of your receiver to a comfortably moderate listening level to avoid any speaker damage.

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

Connecting to Optional Equipment

WARNING

DO NOT set "AUDIO OUTPUT" to "SPDIF/RAW" via the SETUP MENU displays, unless connecting (Via the PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack) a receiver that has the Dolb y Digital/DTS decoding functions. T ak e precaution for high volume sounds may damage your speakers as well as your hearing.

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What is MP3 and VCD?

WHAT IS MP3?

MP3 is a compression form (like zip). The name MP3 stand for Mpeg1 Audio layer 3 and its compression algorithm is based on a complicated psycho-acoustic model. This model is based on the fact that the human ear can not hear all the audio frequencies. The human hearing range is between 20Hz to 20khz and it is most sensitive between 2 to 4 kHz. As a result the MP3 compression form is destructive, that means the compression algorithm causes the file to lose some information so that it can not be restored to its original content. When compressing an audio file (encoding) using the MP3 algorithm you can set the desired encoding level and have any compression level you want. The larger the compressed file the better the audio quality of the result. The majority of the files available on the internet are encoded in 128 kbits stereo 44kHz which results in a high quality file that is 12 times smaller than the original!!! This, of course, has many interesting consequences.

WHAT IS VCD?

Size and shape of any regular music CD with the same digital audio, plus good video capability. It is a new video format that offers exceptional high-end digital picture quality and smoothness, over an hour of playing time, full CD-quality, stereo sound, and more. Using MPEG (Motion Picture Expert Group) compression (1:30), VCD’s offer picture quality that is far superior to the Quicktime movies you see on standard VHS tape.

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

PLAYING IN MP3 FORMAT

You can play an MP3 CD by different “PLAY MODE” such as:

- “FOLDER” (normal playback)

- “FOLDER R” (repeat playback on a specific folder)

- “REP-ONE” (repeat playback on a song)

- “SINGLE” (playback a song only one time)

- “SHUFFLE” (random playback)

1. Insert an MP3 CD, the DVD video play er will initialize the disc and the directory (folder) will be shown on the TV screen.

2. Press to select the column of folder or column of MP3 file or “PLAY MODE”.

Press to select the folder or MP3 file on a list of column. On “PLAY MODE”, press to select the play mode.

3. Press ENTER to play the MP3 file. Press or

during playback to skip the tracks. If you need to return to the main directory (folder), press STOP and select the first folder on the upper right column.

MP3

NOTICE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PLAY MODE: FOLDER

MP3 MENU

ROOT 0

AAAAAAAAAAA 1

BBBBBBBBBBB 2

CCCCCCCCCC 3

DDDDDDDDDD 4

EEEEEEEEEEE 5

.. 0

GGGGGGGGGGG 1

HHHHHHHHHHH 2

JJJJJJJJJJJ 3

KKKKKKKKKKK 4

LLLLLLLLLLL 5

PLAY

ENTER

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

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

2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.

This will open the disc tray.

Be sure the playback side is faced

down.

3. Place the disc on the disc tray.

4. Press PLAY/ENTER

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.

• Do not force or place anything other than DVD video disc, VIDEO CD, audio CDs, or MP3 CD on the disc tray.

BASIC PLAYBACK (see page 10 -13 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.

• Set the playback picture size respectedly to the ratio of the connected TV via the SETUP MENU displays.

• Set the "AUDIO OUT" to "ANALOG" via the SETUP MENU displays, if you do not have the necessary equipment to enjoy Dolby Digital (DTS) sound.

UPGRADING

1. In order to get the best performance to playback the titles, you have to upgrade the version number of firmware for your DVD video player. To do this, you have two ways:

(a) Call (909) 930-0132 and ask for customer service to purchase a (firmware upgrade) disc. (b) Go to www.apexdigitalinc.com

2. How to upgrade your DVD video player

(a) When you have the (firmware upgrade) disc, put the disc on the disc tray. (b) Close the disc tray (c) Press PLAY/ENTER

It will upgrade automatically. The disc tray will turn the power off and open automatically when the upgrading is finished.

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

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

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Playing Back a Disc

Continued

TITLE

ENTER/PLAY

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

FOR A HIGHER QUALITY PICTURE

The DVD video discs produces a high resolution picture as well as contains a lot of information. This causes periodical picture noise on the TV during playback. The noise will vary depending on the selected TV used 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

On the heading bar the DVD VCD CD icons will appear depending on the disc being playbacked.

DVD: DVD video discs VCD: Video 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 ENTER/PLAY button

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

Title 1

Title 3

Title 2

Title 4

HOW TO PAUSE PLAYBACK (STILL PLAYBACK)

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

During the still playback the sound is muted.

HOW TO STOP PLAYBACK

Press the STOP button

The DVD video player is stopped.

Press the ENTER/PLAY button to replay. Press the STOP button twice. Press the ENTER/PLAY button.

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

HOW TO REMOVE THE DISC

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button

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

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.

PLAY

ENTER

Continued

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

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

Press the REW or FWD button during playback.

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

REW: Fast reverse FWD: Fast forward

TV SCREEN

• Video CD, Audio CD The rewind or forward playback alternates between 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x 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/PAUSE

STEP

REW

FWD

2X 4X 6X 8X

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

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

PLAYING FRAME BY FRAME

Press the STEP button during playback.

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

STEP

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 the 2x, 4x, 6x, and 8x speeds are only approximate speeds.

• MP3 CD does not have this feature.

NOTICE

• During frame by frame playback, the sound is muted .

• CD and MP3 CD do not have this feature.

Frame by

Frame

Slow

Motion

Last

Play

TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK.

Press ENTER/PLAY.

TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK.

Press ENTER/PLAY.

ENTER/PLAY

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4x the normal speed

PLAYING IN SLOW-MOTION

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

Press the SLOW button during playback

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

Playing Back a Disc

Continued

ENTER/PLAY

SLOW

SF 2x SF 4x SF 8x

2x the normal speed

TV SCREEN (FORWARD)

TV SCREEN (REVERSE)

8x the normal speed

SR 2x SR 4x SR 8x PLAY

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

RESUMING PLAYBACK FROM THE SAME LOCATION

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

1. Press the STOP button

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

2. Press the ENTER/PLAY button

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

NOTICE

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

• CD and MP3 CD do not have this feature.

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.

• CD and MP3 CD do not have this feature.

TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK.

Press ENTER/PLAY.

PLAY

normal speed

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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 proceeding chapters or tracks

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

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 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5

THE D VD VIDEO DISCS ARE NORMALLY DIVIDED INT O TITLES. THE TITLES ARE SUB-DIVIDED INTO CHAPTERS. MOREOVER, VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD and MP3 CD 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.

1. Press the TITLE button

On the TV screen, the title menu will appear.

2. Press the button to select the title you want

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

3. Press the ENTER button

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

Example of a title menu

TITLE

NOTICE

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

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

Title 1

Title 3

Title 2

Title 4

PLAY

ENTER

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TITLE

NUMBER BUTTONS

ENTER/PLAY

GOTO

VIEW INDIVIDUAL CHAPTERS

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

1. Press PBC OFF

2. Press DVD DIGEST

The player plays each individual chapters.

3. Press to show the rest of the chapters

4. Select chapter by numbers

The DVD player start to play selected chapter.

•Return to normal playback, Press PBC OFF again.

• Digest only displays 9 chapters each time.

• Some disc you may stop playback, then press PBC off.

PBC OFF

Locating a Specific Title, Chapter or Track

Continued

PBC OFF

DVD DIGEST

3. Press ENTER

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

NOTICE

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

• To select the time, you can press the GOTO twice from the SETUP menu, you may choose a preference language.

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

GOTO

e.g.To select title 2

+10+10 2

TITLE: /02 CHAPTER: 03/03

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

DVD Digest

PBC OFF

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7 8

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5 6

7 8

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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 button at the beginning of the

segment in which you want to repeat playback (point A)

2. Press the A-B 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 button to cancel the A-B

repeat function

The DVD video player will resume to normal playback.

REPEAT

CHAPTER REPEAT ON

TITLE REPEAT OFF

REPEAT OFF

Repeats the same chapter.

Repeats the same title.

Resumes normal playback.

DVD video disc

A-B RPT

A to B SET A

A to B SET B

A to B CANCELLED

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.

• CD and MP3 CD do not have this feature.

A-B RPT REPEAT

A-B RPT

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 PBC OFF button

2. Press the SHUFFLE button during stop

3. Press the ENTER/PLAY button

The DVD video player will now start random playback.

NOTICE

You must press the PLAY/ENTERbutton within 5 seconds after

you press the SHUFFLE button.

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ENTER/PLAY

PBC OFF

SHUFFLE

NOTICE

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

• In order for this function to work, the PBC must be turned off.

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

TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK.

Press PBC OFF during stop, then

press ENTER/PLAY.

Playing in Random Order

DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS Y OU T O PLA YBA CK TITLES, CHAPTERS WITHIN A TITLE, OR TRACKS IN RANDOM ORDER. (RANDOM PLAYBACK)

SHUFFLE

PBC OFF

SHUFFLE ON

PBC OFF

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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.

ZOOM

Zooming a Picture

ZOOM X 2

ZOOM X 4

TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK.

Press ZOOM during zoom playback.

ZOOM

PLAY

ENTER

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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 from 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 programmed on the disc, when you select a sound which is not included on the disc.

AUDIO - 2/3 : AC - 3 5.1 ENGLISH

AUDIO - 3/3 : AC - 3 5.1 SPANISH

AUDIO - 1/3 : AC - 3 5.1 FRENCH

AUDIO - 1/3 : AC - 3 5.1 ENGLISH

Language Dolby AC-3 Total Audio Channels Current Audio Position

2. Press AUDIO again

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.

• Cycles backwards by Pressing AUDIO.

2/2

1/2

Good afternoon Bonsoir Buenas tardes

For example:

THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO PROGRAM UP TO 99 ITEMS INTO THE MEMORY AND THEN PLAY THEM BACK IN ANY ORDER. YOU HAVE THE OPTION TO COMBINE YOUR FAVORITE, TITLES, CHAPTERS OR TRACKS AND PLAY THEM BACK THE WAY YOU WANT IT PLAYED BACK. (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:

Press the STOP button, then press the PLAY button.

To RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK

from memory playback

Press the PBC OFF button during stop.

The MEMORY indicator will disappear.

PBC OFF

3. Press the ENTER/PLAY button

The DVD video player starts memory playback.

1. Inser t a disc and then press the

PROGRAM button during PBC OFF

At this time, the menu will appear.

PROGRAM

PBC OFF

PROGRAM P 00:00

2. Using the number 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

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 program item will be removed.

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

• MP3 CD does not have this feature.

PROGRAM

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7 8

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Selecting Subtitles

Good afternoon Bonsoir Buenas tardes

HOW T O DISPLA Y SUBTITLES

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

Press the SUB-T button during playback.

SUB-T

1/03

2/03

SUBTITLE 2

3/03

SUBTITLE 3

SUBTITLE OFF

To TURN OFF the subtitles

SUBTITLE 1

Press the SUB-T during playback until

the subtitles disappears.

SUB-T

SUBTITLE OFF

NOTICE

• Due to the nature of some DVD video discs , you ma y not be ab le 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 tur ned off, please refer to the TV’s close caption settings.

SUB-T

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

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CHECKING THE OPERATIONAL STATUS

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

- Current title

- Track number

- Total playing time

Press DISPLAY during playback

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

DISPLAY

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

TITLE 03/10 CHAPTER 01/02 0:01:30

TITLE REMAIN 1:14:08

CHAPTER ELAPSED 0:00:45

CHAPTER REMAIN 0:16:22

Current Title

Total Title

Current Chapter

Total Chapter

1. Press STOP during playback

Press STOP once.

2. Press SETUP

The SETUP MENU appears on the TV screen.

3. Select PREFERENCE, press ENTER.

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

PREFERENCE

EXIT SETUP

GOTO PREFERENCES PAGE

- - SETUP MENU - - MAIN PAGE

GENERAL SETUP

SPEAKER SETUP DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP PREFERENCE

EXIT SETUP

GOTO PREFERENCES PAGE

1. KID SAFE

2. G

3. PG

4. PG-13

5. PG-R

6. NC-17

7. ADULT

4. Select PARENTAL, press

5. Select ratings, press ENTER/PLAY

6. Enter your password then press ENTER/PLAY.

The pre-set password is 3308

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

TO CHANGE YOUR P ASSWORD:

1. Follow step 4 to select password change.

2. Enter old password.

3. Enter new password.

4. Re-enter to confirm your new password.

5. Press ENTER.

6. Press SETUP.

PASSWORD VERIFY PAGE

INPUT PASSWORD:

- - - PREFERENCE PAGE - - AUDIO SUBTITLE DISC MENU

PARENTAL

PASSWORD DEFAULTS

MAIN PAGE

SET PARENTAL CONTROL

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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.

SETUP

3, 4, 5

STOP

SETUP

ENTER

1. Press SETUP.

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

3. Press SETUP to normal playback.

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Customizing the Function Settings

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 General Setup, Speaker Setup, Dolby Digital Setup and Preferences. The selected category will provide you the setting details using the succeeding screen.

SETUP

ENTER

SETUP MENU

GENERAL SETUP

SPEAKER SETUP

PREFERENCES

DOLBY

DIGITAL SETUP

SETUP

--PREFERENCE PAGE-AUDIO SUBTITLE DISC MENU PARENTAL PASSWORD DEFAULTS

MAIN PAGE

SET PREFERENCES

- - GENERAL PAGE - -

TV DISPLAY

TV TYPE ANGLE MARK OSD LANG AUDIO OUT CAPTION SCR SAVER MAIN PAGE

GENERAL SETUP

- - SETUP MENU - - MAIN PAGE GENERAL SETUP SPEAKER SETUP DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP PREFERENCE

EXIT SETUP

GENERAL SETUP

- - SPEAKER SETUP PAGE - -

DOWNMIX

MAIN PAGE

LOUD SPEAKER SETUP

- - DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP - -

OP MODE

DUAL MONO DYNAMIC

MAIN PAGE

DOLBY DIGITAL RELATED

Setup Current Status

ENGLISH* FRENCH SPANISH CHINESE JAPANESE

ENGLISH* FRENCH SPANISH CHINESE JAPANESE OFF

ENGLISH* CHINESE FRENCH SPANISH JAPANESE

RESET

CHANGE

1. KID SAFE

2. G

3. PG

4. PG-13

6. PG-R

7. NC-17

8. ADULT*

NORMAL/PS* NORMAL/LB WIDE

MULTI NTSC* PAL

ON* OFF

ENGLISH* CHINESE

ANALOG* SPDIF/RAW SPDIF/PCM

LT/ RT STEREO*

LINE OUT* RF REMOD

STEREO* L MONO R MONO MIX MONO

Setup Current Status

ON OFF*

NOTES

• Preset password is 3308 .

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

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

• Functions and menu may change without notice.

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

Setup Current Status

PLAY

ENTER

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Notes on Discs

HOW TO HANDLE, CLEAN, AND STORE DISCS.

HANDLING DISCS

• Do not touch the playback side of the disc.

• Do not attach paper or tape to discs.

CLEANING DISCS

• Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outward with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean.

• If you cannot wipe off the dust with a soft cloth, wipe the disc lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and finish with a dry cloth.

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

STORING DISCS

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

• Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and dust such as a bathroom or near a humidifier.

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

ABOUT THIS OWNER’S MANUAL

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

may appear on TV screen during operation.

means that the operation is not permitted by the DVD video player.

PLAYABLE DISCS

This DVD video player can play back the following discs.

NOTES ON REGIONAL NUMBERS

The region number of this DVD video player is 1. If region numbers, which stand for their playable area, are printed on your DVD video disc, make sure the disc plays region 1 or

ALL .Otherwise playback will not be allowed by the player (In

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

TYPE OF TV SYSTEM

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

DVD video disc

Audio

Video

(moving

pictures)

Audio

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

(double 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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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

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

(Cr)/(Cb) 0.7 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), 330 Ω, pin jack(L,R) x 1

OUTPUTS

Specifications

DVD VIDEO PLA YER/OUTPUTS/SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Power supply 120V AC 50 or 60 Hz Power consumption 20VA Mass 4 kg External dimensions 430 x 79.5 x 300 mm (W/H/D) Signal system MULTI/NTSC/PAL Laser Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm

DVD VIDEO PLA YER

Audio cable (red and white) 1 pair Remote control 1 Batteries (AAA) 2 Video cable (yellow) 1 S-Video cable 1 Power cord 1

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

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Before Calling Service Personnel

Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.

SYMPTOMS AND CORRECTION

Symptom

No power No picture

No sound

The playback picture has occasional distortion

Brightness is unstable or noises are produced on playback pictures

The DVD video player does not start playback

Buttons do not work

The remote control does not work properly

Cause

• The power plug is disconnected

• The TV is not set to receive DVD output

• The video cable is not connected securely

• The equipment connected with the audio cable is not set to receive DVD signal output.

• The audio cables are not connected securely.

• The power of the equipment connected with the audio cable is turned off.

• The setting of output sound type is not correct.

• The disc is dirty.

• It is in fast forward reverse playback.

• The copy protection’s effect.

• No disc is inserted.

• An unplayable disc is inserted.

• The disc is placed upside down.

• The disc is not placed within the guide.

• The disc is dirty.

• A menu is on the TV screen.

• The parental lock function is set.

Power supply fluctuations or other abnormalities such as static electricity may interrupt correct operations.

•The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor of the DVD video player.

•The remote control is too far from the DVD video player.

•The batteries in the remote control are exhausted.

Correction

• Connect the power plug into the wall outlet securely.

• Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the DVD video player appears on the TV screen.

• Connect the video cable into the jacks securely.

• Select the correct input mode of the audio receiver so you can listen to the sound from the DVD video player.

• Connect the audio cable into the jacks securely.

• Turn on the equipment connected with the audio cable.

• Set the audio setting correctly.

• Eject the disc and clean it.

• Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear. This is not malfunction.

• Connect the DVD video player to the TV directly.

• Insert a disc. (Check that the DVD or VCD or audio CD indicator in the DVD displays is lit.)

• Insert a playback disc. (Check the disc type and color system).

• Place the disc with the playback side down.

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

• Clean the disc.

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

• Cancel the parental lock function or change the parental lock level.(The Pre-set password is 3308.)

• Turn the power on or off with the POWER button. Or disconnect the power plug and insert it into the wall outlet again.

• Check each button on the remote, make sure it is in normal position.

• Point the remote control at the remote sensor of the DVD video player (left side).

• Operate the remote control within about 7m.

• Replace the batteries with new ones.

APEX DIGITAL

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 MP3 CD

Sound recording system

Audio setting on the setting screen

ANALOG AUDIO OUT jacks

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack

Memo

DISCS AND OUTPUT SOUNDS

Dolby Digital

SPDIF

/RAW

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Dolby

Digital

bitstream

SPDIF

/RAW

PCM

(48kHz)

MPEG/ PCM44.

1kHz

SPDIF

/RAW

SPDIF

/PCM

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PCM

(44.1kHz)

SPDIF

/RAW

SPDIF

/PCM

PCM

(44.1kHz)

MP3

SPDIF

/RAW

SPDIF

/PCM

PCM

(44.1kHz)

MPEG 2

SPDIF

/RAW

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MPEG 2

bitstream

SPDIF

/PCM

PCM

(48kHz)

Linear PCM

48kHz 96kHz

SPDIF

/RAW

SPDIF

/PCM

_____

PCM

(48kHz)

SPDIF

/RAW

PCM

(48kHz)

SPDIF

/PCM

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ON VIDEO CD

This D VD video pla y er supports the VIDEO CD with PBC (Version 2.0) (PBC) is the ab bre viation for Play Back Control. You can enjoy two kinds of playbacks, depending on types of disc.

MP3 Audio Disc Play Back CapableMP3 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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