APEX Digital AD800A 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: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN

OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NO T OPEN THE CABINET .

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,MA TCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG T O 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 NOTSTAREINTOBEAM.

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

FCC NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice . 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 ve 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 , y ou 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 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. 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 ollo wing procedures for installation, use, and service. There are how ever, 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 mo vies with true cinema picture quality, and stereo or multi-channel 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 players package, as listed below:

- DVD video player

- Remote control handset with separately packed batteries

- Power cable

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

- Owner’s manual

- Size AAA batteries (2)

- S-video cable (1) 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

Preparation Before Operation ........... 10 - 13

Connecting to a TV using a RF Modulator

............................................................ 14 - 15

What is MP3, VCD, HDCD and

Progressive Scan .............................. 16

Basic Operations ............................... 17 - 20

Upgrading .......................................... 21

Playing Back a Disc ........................... 22 - 23

Selecting the Camera Angle/

Time Search ...................................... 24 - 26

Zooming a Picture ............................. 27

Playing a Disc in Various Ways............28 - 30

Volume Control/Using Headphones......31

MP3 Operations ............................... 32 - 33

Function Settings .............................. 34 - 41

Notes on Discs .................................. 42

Specifications ..................................... 43

Before Calling Service Personnel ...... 44

Memo ................................................ 45

Limited Warranty ................................ 46

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Identification of Controls

FRONT PANEL

REAR PANEL

COAXIAL OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

VGA

SUB WOOFER

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

CENTER

AUDIO OUT

SURROUND

FRONT/MIXED

Cb Pb

Cr Pr

COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

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MIN

MAX

PHONES VOLUME

OPEN/CLOSE PAUSE PLAY STOP

POWER

ON/STANDBY

SEARCH PREV NEXT

1POWER ON/STANDBY 2DISC TRAY 3 OPEN/CLOSE 4PAUSE 5 PLAY 6STOP

7 PREVIOUS/NEXT SKIP 8 FF/FR SEARCH

9 REMOTE SENSOR 10 DISPLAY 11 HEADPHONE VOLUME 12 HEADPHONE JACK

1COAXIAL AUDIO OUT 2 OPTICAL AUDIO OUT

35.1 CHANNEL AUDIO OUT 4 COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE

SCAN VIDEO OUT

5S-VIDEO

6 COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT

7VGA OUTPUT

8POWER SUPPLY CORD

3 4 5 6

789

101112

1 2 3 4 85 6 7

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DVD Display

• 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.

The indicators vary depending on the kinds of discs you play. Push the DIMMER button, the brightness of the display is

reduced by half; push it once more, the display becomes dark. Push the button again, the display resumes brightness.

Play indicator

SUPER-VCD VCD and CD indicator

PBC indicator

Pause indicator

Title indicator

Remain indicator

Chapter/track indicator

Lock indicator

Program indicator

Angle indicator

Dolby Digital indicator

Repeat play indicator

Track calendar

DVD indicator

Title/chapter/track indicator

Hour indicator

Minute indicator

Second indicator

Disc recording

indicator Resume indicator

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Remote Control

17. PLAY MODE

18. DIGEST

19. TIME SEARCH

20. RESUME

21. REMAIN

22. ZOOM

23. PAUSE/STEP

24. OPEN/CLOSE

25. MENU

26. RETURN

27. REPEAT

28. A-B REPEAT

29. SYSTEM

30. AUDIO MODE

31. MUTE ( )

1. OSD

2. DIMMER

3. NUMBER BUTTONS

4. SEARCH (FR/FF)

5. SETUP

6. TITLE

7. PLAY

8. PREV/NEXT

9. STOP

10. DIRECTIONS

11. SLOW PLAY

12. LANGUAGE ( )

13. SUBTITLE

14. VOLUME

15. POWER

16. ANGLE ( )

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

1 2

15 16

17 18

19 20 21 22 23

24 25

28 29

30 31

5 6

7 8

12 13 14

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Remote Control

Continued

1 2 3

Open the battery cover.

OPERATING WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL

Operating DVD video player with the remote control.

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MIN

MAX

MIN

MAX

PHONES VOLUME

OPEN/CLOSE PAUSE PLAY STOP

POWER

ON/STANDBY

SEARCH PREV NEXT

The remote control must point at the remote sensor, in order for the DVD player to function correctly. Make sure there is no barrier between them.

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 two batteries (AAA size).

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

Close the battery cover.

NOTICE (BATTERIES)

PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL

To operate the DVD video player, you must first place the batteries into 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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1. If the TV is equipped with component or progressive scan input terminals, connecting to the terminals allows you to enjoy high quality picture playback.

2.You have to set the unit according to the TV to be connected.

• If the system of the TV is PAL, push SYSTEM and select PAL.

• If the system of the TV is NTSC , push SYSTEM and select NTSC.(NTSC is American standard.)

• If the system of the TV is AUTO (multi-system), push SYSTEM and select AUTO.

• Connect the unit to a wide-screen TV. Set the “TV DISPLAY” to “16:9 WIDE” in the function setting column.

• Connect the unit to an ordinary TV. Set the “TV DISPLAY” to “4:3/PS” or “4:3/LB” in the function setting column.

Preparation Before Operation

CONNECTIONS

Before preparing this unit for operation, make sure all equipments are turned off. The unit has several types of output modes like A/V output, S-VIDEO output, component video output, progressive scan video output, VGA output, digital signal output (COAXIAL, OPTICAL). You may select as needed.

CONNECTED TO A TV

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

AUDIO OUT

SUB WOOFER

CENTER

FRONT/MIXED

SURROUND

COMPONENT VIDEO

Cb Pb

Cr Pr

OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

VGA

S-VIDEO

To Y Video Input

To Cb Video Input

To Cr Video Input

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CONNECTED TO AN ORDINARY AMPLIFIER

CONNECTED TO A RECEIVER WITH DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS DECODER

COAXIAL OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

VGA

SUB WOOFER

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

CENTER

AUDIO OUT

SURROUND

FRONT/MIXED

Cb Pb

Cr Pr

COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

Preparation Before Operation

• This connection is for Analog Audio only.

COMPONENT VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

SUB

CENTER

WOOFER

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

SURROUND

FRONT/MIXED

Cb Pb

Cr Pr

OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

VGA

S-VIDEO

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COAXIAL OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

VGA

SUB WOOFER

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

CENTER

AUDIO OUT

SURROUND

FRONT/MIXED

Cb Pb

Cr Pr

COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

CONNECT TO A RECEIVER WITH 5.1 CHANNEL SURROUND SOUND

Preparation Before Operation

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CONNECT TO A RECEIVER WITH 5.1 CHANNEL SURROUND SOUND

NOTICE

• Do not insert the power cord to outlet or switch POWER button before finishing connections.

1. Some discs with Dolby or MPEG AUDIO recorded 5.1 channel track. When connecting a receiver with 5.1 channel input terminal and 5.1 speaker, you can enjoy more realized sound effects at home. “5 channel” means 2 front speakers (L/R), 2 rear speakers (L/R) and a center speaker. 0.1 means bass speaker output. Even if there are no 5.1 speakers, the unit will output signals to each speaker.

Note: A DVD disc with MPEG AUDIO format recorded 7.1 channel soundtrack, the output signal will be incorporated to 5.1 channel.

2. SPEAKER SETUP To obtain perfect surround sound, the following is recommended:

a) Use high quality speakers. b) Use rear and center speakers to match with front speakers (in size and performance). c) Same distance between all speakers, between tw o front speakers and the listening location. d) If possible, set the bass speakers between two front speakers (L/R).

Note: Distance between center speakers and listening location, and distance between rear speakers and listening location should shorter than the distance between front speakers and listening location.

Preparation Before Operation

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Connecting to a TV using a RF Modulator

Connection 1

Figure 1

Connecting the TV to the DVD through the VCR

Note: Many VCRs will distort the picture of a DVD

player.This is NOT a malfunction of the DVD player or VCR.All DVD manufacturers are required to install macrovision copyright ciruritry to prevent copying via VCR.This is what causes the distor tion.

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

Coaxial

RF-Modulator

VTo TVAntennaRL

(R)

(V)

Your TV (Back)

UHF/Antenna IN

Coaxial

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