APEX Digital HT100 User Manual

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Safety Precautions

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

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

WARNING: 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 VOL TAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. ONL YQUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL SHOULD ATTEMPT THIS.

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

FULL YINSERT .

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

FICHE DANS LABORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LAPRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU' AU FOUD.

CAUTION:

This Digital Video Disc 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 STAREINTOBEAM.

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 with the FCC Rules, Part

15. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions,may cause harmful interference to radio communication,However,this is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.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 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 disks can have an optional region code. If you load a disk of a different region code to your player, 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 HT -100.

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 PART INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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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 damp

cloth for cleaning.

Exception: A product that is meant for uninterrupted service and that for some specific reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CA TV converter, is not intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude the reference to unplugging the product in the cleaning description otherwise required in 131.8(5).

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, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub;

in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing our APEX DIGITAL DVD Home Theater System with AM/FM Tuner. With it, you will be able to enjoy full length DVD movies with true cinema picture quality, and stereo multichannel sound. Aunique DVD feature on this system AFF, APEX Full Screen Function allows you to view widescreen movie presentations in full screen mode via remote control. What’s more, Parental Control lets you decide which discs your children will be able to see. Your Player supports audio CD’s, video CD’s and the new MP3 format.

You will find your player remarkably easy to use, by way of the OnScreen Display (setup menu), player display and wireless remote control.

UNPACKING

When shipping the Home Theater System, 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 HT-100 package, as listed below:

- DVD Home Theater Tuner/Amplifier

- Remote control handset

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

- Owner’s manual

- Size AAAbatteries (2)

- AM loop antenna (1)

- FM wire antenna (1)

- Speakers (5) with speaker cord

- Subwoofer (1) with speaker cord If any item should be damaged or missing, please inform your dealer without delay. Keep the packaging materials, you may need them to transport your player in the future.

WHERE TO LOCATE YOUR DVD

A. Place the unit on a firm, flat surface. B. When you place the HT-100 near other units, the playback picture may become poor and/or distorted. In this situation, move the HT-100 further away from them. 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 HT-100 is a high technology, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn down, the picture quality may become 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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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.

PLAYABLE DISCS

This HT-100 can play back the following discs.

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

(single sided disc)

Approx. 8 hours

(double sided disc)

Approx. 74 minutes Approx. 20 minutes

Approx. 600+ minutes

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, play in public, and rent copyrighted material without permission. DVDs are copy protected and any recorded copies made will be distorted.

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

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

SELECTING THE TYPE OF DISC COMP ATIBLE WITH YOUR TV

NOTES ON REGIONAL NUMBERS

DVDs are divided into separate regions. Your DVD video player plays region 1 DVDs only. It will also play all region VCDs.

Both DVD discs and Video CDs (VCDs)have material recorded in either PAL or NTSC format. Refer to the table below to select the disc type compatible with your TV.

SELECTING THE TYPE OF DISC COMP ATIBLE WITH YOUR TV

The type of Connected TV

Multi-system

NTSC

PAL

Disc

PAL NTSC

PAL

NTSC

TV Monitor Played in the PALsystem. Played in the NTSC system.

Played in the NTSC system.

No clear images are shown on the screen.

Played in the PALsystem.

No clear images are shown on the screen.

DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital

Theater Systems, Inc.

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Table of Contents

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

Safety Information............................. 2

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

Notes on Discs.............................. ......5

Identification of Controls .................... 7

Remote Control.....................................8-9

Connecting to Optional Equipment...... .11-12

Connecting to a RF Modulator...... . 13-14

Speaker System Hookup.......................15

Antenna Hookups & HT-100/AV

Amplifier Connection for AV Input..........16

Amplifier Volume / AM/FM Tuner Setting

AV 1 & 2..................................... 17

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

Playing Back a Disc........................... 19-22

Digital EQ/ 3D Surround ......................23

Locating a Specific Title,

Chapter or Track...................................24-25

Playing Repeatedly ........................... 26

Playing in Random Order ................... 27

Zooming a Picture ............................. 28

Selecting the Camera Angle/

Selecting a Language ........................ 29

Playing in a Favorite Order.................. 30

Selecting Subtitles ............................. 31

Karaoke................................................32-33

Using the On-screen Display ............ 34

Setting the Parental Lock................... 35

Customizing the Function Settings.......36

What is MP3, VCD, & AFF....................37

Memo On Disc Output & PBC ............38

Specifications........................................39

Trouble Shooting Guide........................40

Limited Warranty....................................41

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Identification of Controls

FRONT PANEL

REAR PANEL

1 POWER ON/OFF 2 DISC LOADING TRAY

3 DVD DISPLAY 4 OPEN/CLOSE 5 VOLUME 6 ECHO 7 MIC 1

8 MIC 2

9 MIC VOL 10 PREV 11 NEXT 12 PLAY 13 STOP

7 839

12 13

1 COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT 2 S-VIDEO OUTPUT 3 AV VIDEO OUTPUT 4 AV AUDIO OUTPUT L 5 AV AUDIO OUTPUT R 6 AV VIDEO INPUT2 7 AV AUDIO INPUT2 L

8 AV AUDIO INPUT2 R

9 AV VIDEO INPUT1 10 AV AUDIO INPUT1 L 11 AV AUDIO INPUT1 R 12 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT L 13 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT R 14 ANALOG SUBWOOFER OUTPUT 15 DIGITALAUDIO-COAXIAL OUTPUT

16 OPTICAL OUTPUT 17 CENTER SPEAKER 18 WOOFER SPEAKER 19 REAR L SPEAKER 20 REAR R SPEAKER 21 FRONT L SPEAKER 22 FRONT R SPEAKER

2 5 8

14 15

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Remote Control

1. POWER (PAGE 18)

2. NUMBERS (PAGE 25)

3. CLEAR (PAGE 30)

4. FAST REVERSE (PAGE 18, 24)

5. FAST FORWARD (PAGE18,24 )

6. SETUP (PAGE 17,32,35,36)

7. DIRECTION KEYS (PAGE 18,20,24,

25,28,32,35,36)

8. ENTER (PAGE 20,23,25,28,32,35,26)

9. 3D (PAGE 23)

10. VOLUME(+,-) (PAGE 17)

11. REPEAT (PAGE 26)

12. A-B REPEAT(PAGE 26)

13. SLOW REVERSE (PAGE 22)

14. SLOW FORWARD (PAGE 22)

15. PBC (PAGE 25,27)

16. PROGRAM (PAGE 30)

17. FUNCTION (PAGE 17)

18. ENHANCE (PAGE 28)

19. OPEN/CLOSE (PAGE 18)

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

NOTES

• Please turn the master power switch on the HT-100. Power button on this remote control unit is for standby power only.

• MUTE- Cut off sound momentarily. Press again to reinstate sound.

• VOLUME- controls the audio output from the HT-100.

(VOLUME control is only available in audio analogue output status.)

38 39

34 35

20. MUTE (PAGE 33)

21. TITLE (PAGE 24,25)

22. MENU (PAGE 25,27)

23. ANGLE (PAGE 29)

24. SUBTITLE (PAGE 31)

25. GOTO (PAGE 25)

26. FORWARD SKIP (PAGE

17,21,24,26)

27. PREVIOUS SKIP (PAGE 21,24,26)

28. RETURN

29. EQUALIZER (PAGE 23)

30. PLAY (PAGE

19,20,21,22,24,30,32)

31. PAUSE/STEP (PAGE 20)

32. STOP (PAGE 20,22,35)

33. DISPLAY (PAGE 34)

34. AUDIO (PAGE 29,33)

35. L/R

36. ZOOM (PAGE 28)

37. SHUFFLE (PAGE 27)

38. VOLUME MODE (PAGE 17)

39. FM/AM/AFF

AFF

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1 2 3

Open the cover.

OPERATING WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL

Operating HT-100 with the remote control.

The remote control must point at the remote sensor, in order for the HT-100 to function correctly.

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

*Please do not place the remote sensor towards any light source such as direct sunlight or illumination. The HT-100 will malfunction, if you do so.

Insert batteries (AAA size).

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

Close the cover.

NOTICE (BATTERIES)

PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL

To operate the HT-100, you must first place the batteries in the remote control.

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

• Do not place the batteries in the wrong direction.

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

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

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

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

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

NOTICE (REMOTE CONTROL)

• The remote control should be aimed directly towards the remote sensor of the HT-100.

30˚

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Connecting to a TV

NOTICE

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

• If your TV only has a cable antenna connection and no video inputs to connect your TV to the HT-100, you will need to purchase

an RF adapter from your dealer. See store for details.

Setting up your player

Step1:Connect the RCAAudio cables (red & white) from audio outputs of the HT-100 to the TV Audio

Inputs.

Step2:Connect the yellow cable from the VIDEO output on the back of your player to the TV Video

Input. (For TVs that support S-Video Output please follow the diagram to the right.)

GOOD BETTER

Connect the HT-100 with an optional S-Video cable, if the TV has an S video input. Do not connect the yellow video cable if using the S Video cable.

TV S-Video input

(Optional Cable)

Red

White

TV Audio Input

Red

White

TV Video Input

Yellow

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NOTICE

• Do not connect the PCM/BITSTREAM jack of the HT-100 to the AC-3 RF input of a Dolby Digital receiver. Instead, connect to the

“DIGITAL” or “COAXIAL” input of a Dolby Digital/DTS receiver or Processor. The input of the A/V receiver is not compatible with the PCM/BITSTREAM jack and is primarily for Laserdiscs only.

• Connect the PCM/BITSTREAM jack of the HT-100 to the "DIGITAL" or "COAXIAL" input of a Dolby Digital/DTS receiver or

Processor.

• 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 HT-100, adjust the volume of your receiver to a comfortably modest listening

level to avoid any speaker damage.

Connecting to Optional Equipment

To VIDEO OUT

HOW TO SETUP THE DIGITALAUDIO OUTPUT

To Digital Audio Out

1.Press the STOP button then Press Setup button on the Remote Control.

2.Press the Right Arrow Key button to highlight the Audio setting and press the Enter button to select.

3.Select DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS Analog Out column using

the Down Arrow Key. Make sure the display is set to Off.

4.Select DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS Digital Out Column,press the Enter button continually unit it displays RAW.

5.Press Setup again to Exit.

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Enjoying Digital Stereo Sound (BETTER)

Digital Stereo

Enjoy the dynamic sound of Digital Stereo by connecting an amplifier equipped with a digital audio input.

Set "AUDIO " to "Digital Out" via the setup menu.

NOTE

• 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 HT-100, adjust the volume of your receiver to a comfortably modest listening level to avoid any speaker damage.

Connecting to Optional Equipment

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Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

Enjoy the dynamic realistic sound of Dolby Pro Logic Surround by connecting a Hi-Fi Stereo VCR.

To ANALOG AUDIO OUT

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 digital audio input

Amplifier equipped with digital audio input

To video

input

Front

speaker

(left)

Front

speaker

(right)

Coaxial cable

To VIDEO OUT

To Digital Audio Output

Set "AUDIO " to "Analog Out" via the setup menu.

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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: All 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 circuitry 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 ascertain 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 pictorial instructions on the proper way to connect an RF modulator to your Apex DVD player and 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.

VIDEO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

MONITOR

VIDEO

AV INPUT

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1

AUDIO

WOOFER

AUDIO OUTPUT

COAXIAL

PCM/BITSTREAM

OPTICAL

(R)

(L)

Your VCR (Back)

UHF/Antenna OUT

Coaxial

RF-Modulator

VTo TV AntennaRL

(V)

Your TV (Back)

UHF/Antenna IN

Coaxial

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Figure 3

Connection 3

Connecting the TV , DVD, VCR, and Cable or Satellite 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 Satellite 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.

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.

VTo TVAnt

(V)

(R)

(L)

Your Cable/Satelite Box

INOUT

AV INPUT

MONITOR

VIDEO

OUTPUT

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1

VIDEO

TV /Audio Input Conntection

Your Cable/Satelite Box

AUDIO

TV / Video Input Conntection

INOUT

WOOFER

AUDIO OUTPUT

PCM/BITSTREAM

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

Your TV (Back)

UHF/Antenna IN

Coaxial

RF-Modulator

VTo TV AntennaRL

(V)

(R)

(L)

Your VCR (Back)

UHF/Antenna OUT

Coaxial

OUT

To your Cable/Satelite connection

To your C

GRN

PPL

WHT

RED

YLW

BLK

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Speaker System Hookup

Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the terminals. NOTE: Speakers are not wall-mountable. Speaker stands are recommended and available at your local retailer.

Required cords

Your speaker connection is made easy by matching the color coded speaker terminal to the color coded terminals on the back of the HT-100.

Front speaker (R)

Center speaker

Front speaker (L)

Rear speaker (R)

Subwoofer

Rear speaker (L)

GRN

GRN PPL

PPL WHT

YLWBLK

BLK

WHT

RED

REDYLW

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Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas for listening to the radio

AM loop antenna (supplied)

FM wire antenna (supplied)

Antenna Hookups & HT-100/AV Amplifier Connection for AV Input

Antenna Hookups

HT-100/AV Amplifier Connection for AV Input

Video

For AV1:

External Source:

Video

For AV2:

External Source: (such as VCR)

Video

TV INPUT

The HT-100 allows you to connect other audio/video equipment to playback through the speaker system.

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Amplifier Volume Control

1. On the front panel, ALL Channels are simultaneously adjusted by using the Volume control.

2. On the Remote Control, press VOLUME - and VOLUME + to adjust the volume.

3. To adjust each speaker channel volume separately, press VOLUME MODE. Current level is displayed on screen. Continue to press VOLUME MODE to access and adjust surround channels, center channel, subwoofer channel or all channels.

AM/FM Tuner Settings

1. The default setting status of the HT-100 is DVD Playback.

2. To access the radio tuner press FUNCTION button.

(Each press will access in order: DVD—>Tuner—>AV1—>AV2—>DVD)

3. To change FM or AM band, press AM/FM button on remote control while in Tuner Mode.

4. Connect the supplied FM & AM Antennas.

5. To enter a station frequency directly, use number key. (IE. 94.7Mhz —press 947). If unwanted, press CLEAR button.

Amplifier Volume / AM/FM Tuner Settings / AV 1 & 2

Read thoroughly before attempting to store any radio stations. Ht-100 stores 50 FM and 20 AM stations.

1. Press GOTO from the remote control. The tuner will automatically search and store all local stations with good signal strength.

2. Press to scan back or forward to a desired radio station with good signal strength. To scan in increments press the direction keys.

3. Press to select stored frequencies in sequential order.

4. To number your stored numbers, press SETUP, input the station number, then press SETUP again.

Storing Channels in Memory

The HT-100 allows for the hookup of other Audio/Video components such as a VCR or Satellite System. Refer to the manual that accompanies each Audio/Video component.

AV1 / AV2 With Pro Logic

NOTE

When using a Hi-Fi Stereo VCR, Pro Logic Decoding is available.

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

• The menu will refresh when you select a track using the buttons on the remote control.

MP3______________________Track1/119 00:00:32

2 TRACK02 3 TRACK03

4 TRACK04 5 TRACK05 6 TRACK06

7 TRACK07

8 TRACK08

9 TRACK09 10 TRACK10 11 TRACK11

12 TRACK12 13 TRACK13

14 TRACK14

1 TRACK01

MP3 Operation

NOTICE

You can play an MP3 CD.

Insert an MP3 CD, the HT-100 will initialize the disc and the directory will be displayed on the TV screen.

AN MP3 FORMAT

1. Press to select the column of MP3 files. Press to select the MP3 file on a list of columns.

2. Press number buttons 0-9 to select the track you wish to select then press ENTER. The player will play the selected track.

3. Press ENTER to play the MP3 file. Press or during playback to skip the tracks. To return to the main directory, press MENU button.

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

The POWER indicator will illuminate, as the HT-100 turns on.

2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.

This will open the disc tray.

With the playback side

down.

3. Place the disc on the disc tray.

4. Press PLAY

After closing the disc tray playback will start. As the HT-100 is reading the disc, a menu will appear on screen.

NOTICE

• Moving the HT-100 during DVD 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 HT-100.

Playing Back a Disc

HOW TO PLAYBACK A DISC.

Basic Playback (

see page 10 -16 for connections details)

How to playback DVD or VIDEO CDs

• Turn on the TV and choose the video input source that is connected to the HT-100.

How to enjoy the sound from the audio system

• Turn on the audio system and choose the input source.

Notice

•Adisc may be damaged if it is not correctly placed on the guides in the disc tray, this may also cause the HT-100 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

• Refer to the “On Video CD” for the playback control (PBC) of the VIDEO CD

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

POWER

OPEN/CLOSE

PLAY

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Playing Back a Disc

Continued

ENTER

PLAY

STOP

FOR A HIGHER QUALITY PICTURE

DVD discs produce a high resolution picture. This may cause some picture artifacts on the TV during playback. The artifacts will vary depending on the TV used with the DVD video player. To control picture artifacts reduce the sharpness setting on your TV when viewing DVD discs.

ABOUT DVD VCD CD

DVD VCD CD icons will appear depending on the disc being played back. DVD: DVD video discs

VCD: V

ideo 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 PLAY button.

The HT-100 will start playback from the title selected.

Title 1

Title 3

Title 2

Title 4

HOW TO PAUSE PLAYBACK AND PLAY FRAME BY FRAME (STILL PLAYBACK)

Press the PAUSE once during playback, then press the PLAY button to resume normal playback. Press the PAUSE twice during playback, the picture will advance one frame each time ,then press PLAY buttons to resume normal playback.

During the still playback the sound is muted.MP3 CD does not have frame by frame feature.

HOW TO STOP PLAYBACK

Press the STOP button.

The HT-100 is stopped.

Press the PLAY button to replay. Press the STOP button twice then press the PLAY button.

The HT-100 returns to chapter 1 or track 1.

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.

PAUSE/STEP.PLAY

PAUSE/STEP

STOP

PLAY

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Playing Back a Disc

Continued

PLAYING AT X2, X4, X8 OR X20 THE NORMAL SPEED

You can play back a disc at x2, x4, x8 or x20 the normal speed.

Press the REV or FWD button during playback.

The playback speed becomes 2x the normal speed. The playback speed changes, each time you press the REV or FWD button. REV: Fast reverse FWD: Fast forward

• Video CD, Audio CD The rewind or forward playback alternates between x2, x4, x8, x20 speed.

ADVANCED PLAYBACK

The HT-100 allows you to playback discs at various speeds. You may also resume playback from the location where you stopped playback.

PLAY

REV

FWD

NOTICE

• The HT-100 will not playback sound and subtitles during scan reverse and forward playback of DVDs. The HT-100 will play sound during fast forward or fast reverse playback of audio CDs.

• The speeds may vary slightly from disc to disc. x2,x4,x8, and x20 speeds are only approximate speeds.

• MP3, CD and select DVD’s may not function.

TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK.

Press PLAY.

TV SCREEN

x20

PLAY

AFF

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Playing Back a Disc

Continued

SLOW

1/2 1/4 1/6 1/7

RESUMING PLAYBACK FROM THE SAME LOCATION

Stop playback and resume later from the same location on the disc.

1. Press the STOP button

This will interrupt the playback and the HT-100 will memorize the location where you stopped.

2. Press the PLAY button

The HT-100 will resume the playback from the location where you stopped.

NOTICE

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

• MP3 CD/CDDA and select discs may not function.

• VCD only offers forward slow-motion playback.

NOTICE

• The following actions will cancel the RESUME function:

- Unplugging the HT-100 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.

• MP3, CDs do not utilize this function.

TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK.

Press PLAY.

PLAY

STOP

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, 1/6,or 1/7 each time you press the SLOW button.

PLAY

STOP

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Press 3D button, it will display as follows:

Press L/R to select left or right channels and other sound effects:

Stereo Left Right Mix

Digital EQ/ 3D Surround

DIGITAL EQUALIZER

3D SURROUND SOUND EFFECTS

EQUALIZER

Create 3 levels of surround sound when the HT-100 is connected to a stereo TV or stereo system with only 2 speakers (left/right channels).

ON OFF

ENTER

Selecting Your Equalizer (Note: Digital EQ does not work on DVD’s.)

1. Press the EQUALIZER button on the Remote Control.

2. Select the between modes by pressing the ENTER button.

3. Exit the Equalizer menu by pressing the RETURN button on the remote.

This unique feature allows you to fine tune specific audio frequencies to adjust the sound quality for CD’s and VCD’s.

Press the EQUALIZER button during playback.

Graphic Equalizer

Standard

Graphic Equalizer

Classical

Graphic Equalizer

Rock

Graphic Equalizer

Jazz

Graphic Equalizer

Pop

Graphic Equalizer

User

Press ENTER to resume normal playback.

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To locate consecutive chapters or tracks.

Press the SKIP or button repeatedly to display the requested chapter or track

SKIP

The HT-100 starts playback from the selected chapter or track.

How to locate preceding chapters or tracks

• When you press the SKIP button, the HT-100 starts playback from the beginning of the

preceding chapter or track.

How to locate succeeding chapters or tracks

• When you press the SKIP button, the HT-100 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 Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5

THE DVDs ARE NORMALLY DIVIDED INTO TITLES. THE TITLES ARE SUB-DIVIDED INTO CHAPTERS. MOREOVER, VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD AND MP3 CD ARE DIVIDED INTO 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

LOCATING 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.

TITLE

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 PLAY button

This will cause the HT-100 to start playback from chapter 1 of the title selected.

Title 1

Title 3

Title 2

Title 4

Example of a title menu.

NOTICE

• Some discs will not respond to this function.

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

PLAY

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VIEW INDIVIDUAL CHAPTERS

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

Press PBC .

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

Press MENU.

3. Select chapter/track by numbers The Player starts to play selected chapter.

• Return to normal playback, press PBC or MENU again.

The DVD does not have the PBC feature,the VCD and certain DVDs do not utilize the menu feature.

PBC OFF

Locating a Specific Title, Chapter or Track

Continued

PBC

3. Press ENTER button

Playback starts from chapter 3 of the selected 2nd title.

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

NOTES

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

GOTO

e.g. To select title 2

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

NUMBERS

GOTO

2 3

4 5

ENTER

TITLE

Search Time 00:00:00

Title/Chapter _ _ _/_ _ _

PBC ON

NOTES

2 3

4 5

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Playing Repeatedly

THE HT-100 ALLOWS YOU TO PLAYBACK A SPECIFIC TITLE, CHAPTER, TRACK, OR SEGMENT REPEATEDLY. (TITLE REPEAT, CHAPTER/TRACK REPEA T, A-B REPEAT)

HOW TO REPEAT A TITLE, CHAPTER, OR TRACK

1. Select the title, chapter, or track you wish 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 RPT button at the beginning of the

segment you wish to repeat playback (point A)

2. Press the A-B RPT button again at the end of the

segment (point B)

The HT-100 will automatically return to point A and start to repeat playback of the selected segment (A-B).

3. Press the A-B RPT button to cancel the A-B

repeat function

The HT-100 will resume to normal playback.

REPEAT

DVD video disc

A-B REP

NOTICE

• Depending on the disc, you may experience a difference between point Aand 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.

• MP3 does not utilize this feature.

A-B RPT

REPEAT Off

REPEAT Chapter

REPEATTitle

Repeats the same chapter.

Repeats the same title.

A-B REP

REPEAT

REPEAT Single

REPEATAll

REPEAT Off

Repeats the same single.

Repeats all

Video CD and CD disc

Off

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PLAYING TITLES IN RANDOM ORDER

The HT-100 will automatically choose the titles in a DVD and play them back randomly.

1. Press the SHUFFLE button .

The HT-100 will now start random playback.

NOTICE

• When the HT-100 is stopped while in the random playback mode, the memory playback function is cancelled.

• By pressing the skip button during random playback, the HT-100 will select another track.

TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK.

Press PBC twice during stop, then

press PLAY.

Playing in Random Order

THE HT-100 ALLOWS YOU TO PLAYBACK TITLES, CHAPTERS WITHIN A TITLE, AND TRACKS IN RANDOM ORDER.

SHUFFLE

SHUFFLE ON

PBC

SHUFFLE

PBC

PLAY

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ZOOMING A PICTURE

Zoom into a picture or shift the zoom point.

Press ZOOM during normal playback or slow - motion.

The HT-100 magnifies in the center of the picture.

If you press during zoom playback, the zoom point shifts.

Zooming a Picture

TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK.

Press ZOOM during zoom playback.

ZOOM

HOW TO ADJUST THE VIDEO EFFECTS

Off

1.Press ENHANCE during normal playback.

2.Use the Up/Down Arrow Keys to select brightness or edges.

3.Press the ENTER button to scroll through the features in each category.

4.Press the ENHANCE button again to Exit.

ENHANCE

Enhance Video Brightness Edges

Off

Soften

Select the Brightness(On/Off) and Edges(Soften/Sharpen) you prefer.

ZOOM

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Selecting the Camera Angle/Selecting a Language

THE HT-100 ALLOWS YOU TO SELECT FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT ANGLES AND LANGUAGES.

HOW TO CHANGE THE CAMERA ANGLE

If the DVD was recorded using the multiple angles feature, 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 DVDs that do not contain 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

The HT-100 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 HT-100 or replace a disc.

AUDIO

ANGLE 1 ANGLE 2

Selecting the camera angle

Selecting a language

1/4

2/4

Good evening Bonsoir Buenas tardes

1/2Eng

6ch

1/2Eng

2ch

3/4

4/4

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Playing in a Favorite Order

YOU MAY COMBINE YOUR FAVORITE TITLES, CHAPTERS, OR TRACKS AND PLAY THEM BACK IN ANY ORDER. YOU CAN PROGRAM UP TO 99 ITEMS INTO THE MEMORY. (PROGRAM PLAYBACK)

The program playback function will automatically playback titles, chapters, or tracks in the order preprogrammed.

To reset program, press CLEAR.

To CHANGE the programmed item:

Press the STOP button, then follow step 1.

To CANCEL the programmed item:

Select Clear All, then press the ENTER

button.

To RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK

from memory playback

Press the PROGRAM button Select Clear All

then press ENTER.The MEMORY indicator

will disappear.Then press PLAY button to the

normal playback.

3. Press the PLAY button

The HT-100 starts memory playback.

1. Insert a disc and then press

the PROGRAM button during PBC OFF.

At this time, the menu will appear.

PROGRAM

PROGRAM Title/Chapter

1_ _ _ _ 4_ _ _ _ 7_ _ _ _ 10_ _ _ _ 2_ _ _ _ 5_ _ _ _ 8_ _ _ _ 11_ _ _ _ 3_ _ _ _ 6_ _ _ _ 9_ _ _ _ 12_ _ _ _

2. Using the number button, select the items you want in the order you want them programmed in.

HOW TO SET TITLES, CHAPTERS, OR TRACKS IN A FAVORITE ORDER

NOTICE

• When the HT-100 is turned off or discs are removed, the programmed item will be cancelled.

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

PROGRAM

CLEAR

clear All

Play Program

PLAY

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Selecting Subtitles

HOW TO DISPLAY SUBTITLES

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

Press the SUB-T button during playback.

SUB-T

To TURN OFF the subtitles.

Press the SUB-T during playback

until the subtitles disappears.

SUB-T

NOTICE

• Due to the nature of some DVDs, you may not be able to turn off the subtitles as 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 turned off, refer to the TV’s closed caption settings.

SUB-T

THE HT-100 ALLOWS YOU TO DISPLAY THE SUBTITLES FROM THOSE INCLUDED ON THE DISC, ON TO YOUR TV SCREEN.

Good evening Bonsoir Buenas tardes

1/8Eng 2/8Chi

3/8Chi

4/8Jap

5/8Ger

6/8Fre

7/8Spa

8/8Rus

Off

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

KARAOKE SETUP

LPCM SETUP PREFERENCES

EXIT SETUP

GENERAL SETUP

Karaoke

THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO ENJOY KARAOKE WITH ONE OR TWO MICROPHONES

HOW T O SETUP THE KARAOKE

Make sure that the Karaoke disc is either a VCD Karaoke or a DVD Karaoke disc. These are the only two compatible formats that your DVD player will recognize.

1. Set the “AUDIO OUT” to “ANALOG OUT”.

1 MIC 2

How to adjust the sound level and the echo level of the microphone(s):

2. Connect the microphone to MIC 1 or the MIC 2 jack.

MIC LEVEL

- + - +

NOTICE

• If you experience feedback or popping noises try the following:

- Keep the microphone(s) away from any speakers.

- Lower the sound level of the microphone.

- Lower the sound level volume of the speaker .

SETUP

6. Press the ENTER/PLAY button to select the “KARAOKE MODE”

ECHO LEVEL

Use the knobs on the face of the DVD video player to adjust the microphone sound level and the echo level of preference. MIC LEVEL knob controls the microphone(s) placed into the MIC 1 jack and the MIC 2 jack, as the ECHO LEVEL knob controls the echo level of the MIC 1 and the mic 2.

How to adjust the KEY level.

1.Press the SETUP button, then using the arrows on the remote, scroll to “KARAOKE SETUP”

3.Using the arrows on the remote, scroll to “KARAOKE”.

4.Press the ENTER/PLAY button.

5.Press the SETUP button to exit the SETUP MENU

6.Press the KEY+,KEY- on the remote control unit to adjust the pitch.

How to turn the Karaoke function.

Adjust the MIC LEVEL and ECHO LEVEL to minimum using the MIC LEVEL and the ECHO LEVEL knobs.

2.Follow the step 1.

3.Select KEY SHIFT “OFF”.

4.Press the SETUP button again, which will turn off key shift.

5.Disconnect the microphone(s).

- - KARAOKE PAGE - -

KARAOKE MODE

MAIN PAGE

OFF* KARAOKE

- - KARAOKE PAGE - -

KARAOKE MODE

MAIN PAGE

SETUP KARAOKE FEATURE

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DVD video

• Echo adjustment

• Key adjustment

• Sound selection

VIDEO CD

• Echo adjustment

• Key adjustment

• Sound selection of left and right channel

• Vocal cancel*

• Vocal change*

FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE IN THIS UNIT (SET WITH KARAOKE ON)

*Vocal cancel:

Eliminates the vocal sound centered from the sound stereo-recorded in a VIDEO CD.

*Vocal change:

When your vocal is entered through the microphone, the vocal part recorded in sound-multiplex is eliminated and your vocal will be heard.

* For DVD Karaoke disc:

Press “AUDIO” for sound selection.

* For DVD,VCD Karaoke disc:

Press “MUTE” to eliminate sound and local. Keep the microphone on.

• The vocal cancel function may not work in some discs.

• The vocal change function works with a disc recorded in sound-multiplex.

Karaoke

Continued

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TO TURN OFF THE ON-

SCREEN DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY Again.

Using the On-Screen Display

THE HT-100 ALLOWS YOU TO VIEW THE OPERATIONAL STATUS AND DISC INFORMATION ON TO YOUR TV SCREEN.

DISPLAY

00:04:09 00:21:05

Current Time

DISPLAY

Total Time

DVD 00:04:12 00:21:05 Title 1/1 Chapter 1/5 Angle 1/1 Audio 1/1 6ch Subtitle 1/2Eng

CHECKING THE OPERATIONAL STATUS

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

-Type of disc

-Current title

-Track number

-Total playing time

-Audio

-Subtitle

-Angle

Press DISPLAY during playback

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

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4. Select Ratings again, press ENTER

5. After select ratings,then select Password setting password.

6. Enter your password then press ENTER The pre-set password is

7. Press SETUP to exit setup,

press PLAY to start.

TO CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD:

1. Follow step 4 to select password.

2. Enter old password.

3. Enter new password.

4. Re-enter to confirm your new password.

5. Press ENTER.

6. Press SETUP.

1. Press STOP during playback

Press STOP once.

2. Press SETUP

The SETUP MENU appears on the TV screen.

3. Select Rating, press ENTER

Setting the Parental Lock

YOU CAN USE THE PARENTAL LOCK FUNCTION ONLY WITH DVDS EQUIPPED WITH THE PARENTAL LOCK FEATURE.

SETTING THE PARENTAL LOCK

DVDs equipped with the parental lock features are rated according to their content. The contents allowed by a parental lock level and the way a DVD can be controlled may vary from disc to disc. For example, if the disc allowed, you could edit out violent scenes unsuitable for children and replace them with more suitable scenes, or lock out playback of the disc altogether.

3, 4, 5

STOP

SETUP

STOP

Language Video Audio More Audio Rating

Language Video Audio More Audio

Rating

Password - - - Rating

1. Kid Safe

2. G

3. PG

4. PG-13

5. PG-R

6. R

7. NC-17

8. Adult

Rating

Password - - - Rating

Password

3308

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1. Press SETUP.

THE HT-100 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 Language, Video, Audio and Rating. The selected category will provide you the setting details using the succeeding screen.

ENTER

SETUP MENU

Language

Video

SETUP

Customizing the Function Settings

Audio

Rating

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

3. Press SETUP to normal playback.

SETUP

Language Video Audio More Audio Rating

OSD Menu English Subtitle Off Audio English DVD Menu English Factory set

TV Shape TV System

Analog out Digital out

Dolby D 6 Channel Raw

2 Channel PCM

OFF

DTS OFF Raw

OFF

MP3 2 Channel PCM

OFF

Others 6 Channel Raw

2 Channel PCM

OFF

Password - - - Rating

1. Kid Safe

2. G

3. PG

4. PG-13

5. PG-R

6. R

7. NC-17

8. Adult

English Chinese

English Chinese Auto Off

English Français

Deutsch Spanish Italy

English Chinese

4:3 Pan Scan 4:3 Letter Box 16:9

NTSC PAL AUTO

Notes

If you want to playback CD DTS you should setup on “others” status.

Prologic Pink noise

Auto On Off

Of Left Center Right Left surr Right surr Subwoofer

More Audio

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WHAT IS MP3?

MP3 refers to a new format of music files available for playback over the internet. Because of the popularity to download music from MP3 websites onto ones home computer, APEX Digital is the first company to offer in a home DVD player, the ability to play back CD-R discs recorded with MP3 audio files.

WHAT IS VCD?

A VCD looks like an ordinary 5” CD with the same digital audio quality, plus good video capability. It is a new video format that offers a better picture quality than VHS, with over an hour of playing time.

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

WHAT IS AFF?

AFF stands for APEX Full-screen Function. It allows you to fill the television screen viewing area when using a widescreen formatted DVD. Press the AFF/AM-FM button on your remote control,this will eliminate black bars on the top & bottom of the TV screen when viewing movies with an aspect ratio of 1.85:1 and minimize (but not eliminate) black bars on movies with a wider aspect ratio (2.35:1).

What is MP3, VCD, and AFF?

Before AFF After AFF

NOTICE

AFF will not function in pause/stop mode.

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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 On Disc Output & PBC

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

_____

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 HT-100 supports the VIDEO CD with PBC (Version 2.0) (PBC) is the abbreviation for Play Back Control.) You can enjoy two kinds of playback depending on type of disc.

MP3 Audio Disc Play Back Capable An MP3 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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Audio cable (red and white) 1 pair Remote control 1 Batteries (AAA) 2 Video cable (yellow) 1 Power cable 1 Owner’s manual 1 AM loop antenna 1 FM wire antenna 1 Speakers 5 Subwoofer 1 Speaker cords 5mx4, 15mx2

Specifications

HT-100/OUTPUTS/SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Power supply 110V AC 60 Hz Power consumption 20VA Mass 3.5 kg External dimensions 435mm x 97mm x 356 mm (W/H/D) Signal system MULTI/NTSC/PAL Laser Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm

HT-100

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

FM tuner section

Inputs Video:1 Vp-p 75 ohms Outputs Video:1 Vp-p 75 ohms

S-Video: Y:1 Vp-p 75 ohms

C: PAL0.3 Vp-p 75 ohms

NTSC 0.286 Vp-p 75ohms

System Tuner section: PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system

Tuning range 531-1602 kHz (9 kHz interval)

Antenna Loop antenna

AM tuner section

Video section

System PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system

Tuning range 87.50-108.00 MHz (50 kHz step) Antenna FM wire antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced

Intermediate frequency 10.7MHz

Speaker unit 70mm dia.cone type Rated impedance 4 ohms Dimensions (approx.) 115x 90 x125mm Mass (approx.) 0.57 kg

Speakers

Speaker system Speaker unit 180 mm dia.cone type Rated impedance 4 ohms Dimensions (approx.) 355x160x355 Mass (approx.) 5.41 kg

Subwoofer

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Trouble Shooting Guide

SYMPTOMS AND CORRECTION

Symptom

No power No picture

No sound

Rolling b/w picture

Black & White picture The playback

picture has occasional distortion

Brightness is unstable or noises are produced on playback pictures

The HT-100 does not start playback

MP3 won’t read disc or it skips

The remote control does not work properly

Correction

• Connect the power plug into the wall outlet securely.

• Verify the connection from the DVD video output to the TV video input. Then switch TV to appropriate mode (video 1)

• Connect the video cable into the jacks securely. Refer to your television owners manual.

• Connect the audio cables into the jacks securely.

• Verify the connection from the DVD audio output to the TV or receiver audio input. Then switch to the appropriate source on the receiver. Refer to your audio amplifier owners manual.

• From the SETUP MENU select “Video”.

• Adjust the vertical hold on your TV.

• Damaged S connector (bent pin)

• Asmall amount of picture distortion may appear because of a poor quality video/sound transfer to disc. This is especially true of some discs manufactured between 1997-1998..

• Scratched disc

• Connect the HT-100 directly through the TV and not through any other source. What you’re viewing is the effect of the copy protection circuitry required on all HT-100s.

• If you don’t have a video input on your TV, you must purchase an RF adapter from your dealer.

• Place the disc with the graphics side up

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

• Make sure the disc is free from scratches & fingerprints.

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

• Cancel the parental lock function or change the parental lock level.

• Turn the power off then disconnect the power plug and reinsert it back into the wall. Retry again.

• Use region 1 discs only.

• Reburn disc as the software edition used may not be compatible with the player. Check web site for instruction.

• Check web site for instruction on availability of a firmware upgrade.

• Use new editions of software such as Voyetra Audiostation 4, Adaptec’s “Easy CD Creator” or NTI or Roxio’s Toast Titanium.

• Make sure MP3 file are not encoded with a variable bit rate such as provided by Real Networks.

• Replace the batteries with new ones.

• Operate the remote control within about 7m.

Check the following guide for a possible correction to a problem before contacting customer service. Check FAQ at our website: www.apexdigitalinc.com.

• AFF is designed to give a distortion free full screen image at the push of a button. Black bars will be eliminated on discs with an aspect ratio of 1.85:1. Wider aspect ratios, such as 2.35:1 produce larger bars that allow more information on the sides. These are minimized, not eliminated.

AFF does not eliminate black bars

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Limited Warranty

PLAYERS

90 DAYS LABOR

ONE YEAR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS

WHO IS COVERED?

Proof of purchase is required to receive warranty service such as the original sales receipt showing original date of purchase from an authorized APEX Digital, Inc. dealer in N. America. Keep your original box and packaging in case your unit needs to be shipped to us. You will need to prepay shipping and APEX will pay the cost of shipping the unit back to you.

WHAT IS COVERED?

Warranty repair from the original date of purchase: One (1) year replacement of parts; 90 days limited labor warranty coverage.

If you don’t have proof of purchase, your unit will be considered out-of-warranty & will be charged at a flat labor rate.

WHAT IS EXCLUDED?

Your warranty does not cover:

- Labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjustment of customer controls on the product, and installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the product.

- Product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of APEX Digital, Inc.

- Aproduct that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any country other than the country for which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of products damaged by these modifications.

- Incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product. (Some states do not allow the incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded material, whether copyrighted or not.)

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE:

Check your owner’s manual under “Troubleshooting Guide” and visit our website www.apexdigitalinc.com for the latest updates under FAQ.

ORDERING ACCESSORIES:

You may purchase a remote control ($20 U.S. or $35 in Canada), owners manual ($7), and/ or firmware upgrade, if applicable to your player ($10). Specify model number, name & address with a cashiers check made out to APEX Digital.

MODEL # _____________________________ SERIAL # ____________________________

WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?

Please contact APEX DIGITAL, INC. customer service: 2919 E. Philadelphia St., Ontario, CA 91761

(909) 930-1239 Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm (California) email: customerservice@apexdigitalinc.com

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.

APEX Digital HT100 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual