Apex digital ADV-3800 Owner Manual

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Safety Precautions

The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE, DUE TO THE HIGH RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET; DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE
PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. ONLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL SHOULD
ATTEMPT THIS.

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 JUSQU' AU FOUD.

CAUTION: This VCR&DVD PLAYER 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.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

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

FCC NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device. Pursuant to the part 15 of FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates,uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions,may cause harmful interference to radio communication.However,there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on,the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution:To assure continued compliance,(example-use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or

peripheral devices).Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by APEX or parties authorized by APEX will void all the

manufacture warranties.

THE REGION CODE FOR THE UNIT IS 1.

Since it is very usual for DVD movies to be released at different times in different regions of the world, all players have region
codes and discs can have an optional region code. If you load a disc of a different region code to your player, you will see

the region code notice on the screen. The disc 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 combo player.

Model No. Serial No.

Retain this information for future reference.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE

PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION: (VISIBLE) LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

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CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Please carefully study this manual and always keep it available. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions
which you should be aware of.

1.Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2.Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3.Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4.Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5.Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry

cloth for cleaning.

6.Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7.Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for example the apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping splashing

and that no objects fill with liquid such as vases, “WARNING” To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.

8.Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended
by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and
should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9.A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
product and cart combination to overturn.

10.Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and
to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as
a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11.Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are
not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to
operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12.Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
Alternate Warnings - This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This
plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature, If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

13.Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the product.

14.Protective Attachment Plug - The product is equipped with an attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety
feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure
the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the
original plug.

15.Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable
system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size or grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

16.Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product
due to lightning and power-line surges.

Important Safety Instructions

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17.Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or

power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should
be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

18.Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of
fire or electric shock.

19.Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

20.Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage
or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Warning: This unit should only be serviced by an authorized and properly trained technician. Opening the cover or other
attempts by the user to service this unit may result in serious injury or death from electrical shock, and may increase the
risk of fire.

21.Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under

the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by
the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

22.Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified
by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.

23.Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

24.Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

25. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other products

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Important Safety Instructions

UNPACKING

First check and identify the contents of your Combo Player package, as listed below:
VCR&DVD Player 1
AUDIO cable(red and white) 1
Video cable(yellow) 1
Batteries(AAA) 2
Remote control 1
RF(Radio Frenquency)Antenna Cable 1
User’s manual 1
If any item should be damaged or missing, please inform your dealer without delay.
Keep the packaging materials, you may need them to transport your player in the future.

WHERE TO PALCE YOUR Combo Player

A. Place the unit on a firm, flat surface.
B. When you place this combo player near a radio, or VCR, the playback picture may become poor and/or distorted.
In this situation, move the Combo player away from the other units.
C. 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 Combo Player is a precision device. If the optical pick-up lens, disc drive parts and head are dirty or worn down,
picture quality can become poor. We recommend regular inspection and maintenance every 1,000 hours of use
depending on the operating environment.

Note:

The OSD and illustration in this manual may be somewhat different from the actual situation.

Please take the unit as the standard.

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TYPE OF TV SYSTEM

Connect this Combo Player to a TV with the NTSC system.

Notes on Discs

HOW TO HANDLE, CLEAN, AND STORE DISCS.

HANDLING DISCS

• Do not touch the playback side of the disc.

• Do not attach paper or tape to discs.
NOTE: APEX DIGITAL Inc. shall not be responsible for damage that may occur to a disc from being
operated in the player.

CLEANING DISCS

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

• If you cannot wipe off the dirt off, 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.

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.

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

PLAYABLE DISCS

This Combo Player can playback the following discs.

DVD
video
disc

Audio

+

Video

(moving

pictures)

Audio

Audio

12 cm

12 cm

8 cm

(CD single)

12 cm

Audio
CD

MP3
CD

Disc Mark Contains Disc Size Maximum playback time

Approx. 4 hours

(single sided disc)

Approx. 8 hours

(double sided disc)

Approx. 74 minutes

Approx. 20 minutes

Approx. 600+ minutes

NOTES ON REGIONAL NUMBERS

DVDs are divided into separate regions. The United States
and Canada are designated as region 1 DVD. Your player
plays region 1 DVDs only.

Kodak
Picture
CD

Spec.

12 cm

Introduction

Your new APEX Digital VCR&DVD PLAYER is designed for you to enjoy all
forms of disc media and VHS Tape. Your player will allow you to enjoy full­length motion pictures with “at-the-movies” picture and cinema quality
sound.
Your new player also supports CD, MP3, and WMA.Your player also has
several unique features, including AFF (Active Full Screen Function that
allows you to view wide screen movie presentations in full screen mode), S­Video and component video output (for greater picture clarity), Parental
Control (to prevent children from viewing inappropriate content) and Kodak
Picture CD compatibility (so you can view photos on your TV). This is a true
multimedia machine designed for the multimedia world to enjoy. The digital
age has never been easier to enjoy than with APEX Digital.

WMA

Audio

12 cm

Up to approx. 22 hours
playback

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Identification of Controls

FRONT PANEL

1 POWER
2 VIDEO INPUT JACK
3 AUDIO INPUT JACK
4 RECORD
5 TV/VCR
6 CHANNEL UP/DOWN BUTTON
7 VCR INDICATOR
8 VCR DECK
9 OPERATION DISPLAY WINDOW
10 EJECT
11 DVD INDICATOR
12 DVD/VCR
13 DISC TRAY
14 STOP
15 FAST REVERSE
16 PLAY/PAUSE
17 FAST FORWARD
18 OPEN/CLOSE

Table of Contents

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

Important Safety Instructions.....................................2

Introduction...............................................................4

Notes On Discs..........................................................4

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

Remote Control.........................................................6

Connecting with TV....................................................8

Connecting Optional Equipment................................8

Connecting TV With S-VIDEO /Component Jack,

AMP With Digital Audio Out Jack...............................9

Progressive Scan......................................................9

VCR Playback.........................................................10

Recording................................................................10

Search Function......................................................11

VCR Setting.............................................................12

AFF Function...........................................................14

Playing Back a Disc.................................................14

Locating a Specific Title,

Chapter or Track......................................................16

Using the On-screen Display...................................17

Playing Repeatedly..................................................18

Playing in Random Order........................................18

Zooming a Picture On DVD....................................18

Selecting The Camera Angle/

Language/Audio Settings........................................19

Selecting Subtitles ..................................................19

Playing in a Favorite order.......................................20

MP3 Operation........................................................20

WMA Operation.......................................................21

Playing Back Your Kodak Picture CD......................21

Playing Your JPEG Files..........................................22

Memo On Output Sounds........................................22

Setting the Parental Lock........................................23

Customizing the Function Settings..........................24

Troubleshooting Guide............................................25

Specifications..........................................................26

Limited Warranty ....................................................27

REAR PANEL

1 DIGITAL AUDIO-OPTICAL OUTPUT

2 S-VIDEO OUTPUT

3 DIGITAL AUDIO-COAXIAL OUTPUT

4 COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE VIDEO

OUTPUT Y Pb Pr

5 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT L R

6 ANALOG AUDIO INPUT L R

7 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT L R

8 COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT

9 COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT

10 RF OUTPUT

11 ANTENNA INPUT

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NUMBER BUTTONS

19. OPEN/CLOSE

20. ANGLE

21. I/P

22. ZOOM

23. AFF

24. DISPLAY

25. REC

26. TITLE

27. ENTER

28. STOP

29. SKIP REVERSE

30. SKIP FORWARD

31. SPEED

32. TV/VCR

33. COUNTER/CLOCK

34. INPUT SEL.

35. CLEAR/RESET

Remote Control

1. POWER

2. STEP

3. SUBTITLE

4. SHUFFLE

5. REPEAT

6. AUDIO

7. A-B REPEAT

8. DVD

9. VCR

10. SETUP

11. MENU

12. DIRECTION BUTTONS

13. PLAY/PAUSE

14. FAST FORWARD

15. FAST REVERSE

16. PROGRAM

17. SEARCH

THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW DESCRIBE THE
FUNCTIONS ON THE REMOTE CONTROL.

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• POWER button on the remote control is for standby power.

• When“ ” displayed on TV, function is not operational on the disc.

• Child Lock!!!
Press the POWER button of the remote control for about 8 seconds. No buttons of front panel
and remote control can be operated now and Lock indicator “ ” will be displayed on window
display. To release child lock, press the POWER button of the remote control for about 8
seconds.

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Remote Control

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Open the cover.

OPERATING WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL

Operating player with the remote control.

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

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

*Do not place the remote control under intense light source such as direct sunlight.

Insert batteries (AAA size).

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

Close the cover.

BATTERIES

PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL

To operate the Combo Player, you must first place the batteries in the remote control.

INCORRECT USE OF BATTERIES MIGHT CAUSE THEM TO LEAK, CORRODE OR EXPLODE.

• 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 new with old batteries in the remote control.

• When not using the remote control for a long duration of time, remove the batteries.When operating range becomes reduced,
replace batteries.

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

REMOTE CONTROL

• The remote control should be aimed directly towards the remote sensor of the Combo Player.

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Connecting With TV

• In connecting RF cable to TV, set TV channel to CH3.

1 Connect antenna cable to the “ANT.IN” jack on rear panel of player.
2 Connect TV to the Combo Player by connecting the “RF OUT” jack with “ANT.IN” jack of the TV with RF cable.
3 Connect AV OUT jack on VCR&DVD PLAYER to AV IN jack of the TV with RCA cables.

• Connect with Audio/Video terminal, you can enjoy more clean video and audio.

Connecting With Optional Equipment

1 Connect AV OUT jack on camcorder (or playback video) to AV IN jack on rear panel (or front panel) of VCR&DVD PLAYER with
RCA cables.

How to Connect with RF cable or AV cable

How to Connect

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Connecting TV With S-VIDEO/Component Jack, AMP With Digital Audio Out jack

1 Connect S-VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT OUT to TV.

2.Connect analog AUDIO OUTPUT(L/R) jack to TV.
3 Connect COAXIAL or OPTICAL to AMP of Dolby Digital.

Progressive Scan

With the introduction of Digital/High-Definition TV, televisions can scan viewable information at double the frequency of standard
NTSC televisions. This provides for greater picture clarity and detail. This player provides the delivery of images to these newer
televisions with greater detail and film like quality. Connect the player to your HDTV ready television using the component video
inputs/outputs.

Connect this Player with Y, Pr and Pb, if your TV has Progressive Scan and Component Video input.
Press I/P button on remote control unit to switch between Interlace & Progressive Scan mode.

How to Connect(DVD only)

HOW TO SETUP THE VIDEO SCAN MODE?

WHAT IS PROGRESSIVE SCAN?

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Labs.

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works.

1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, 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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