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.

Safety Information

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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.

Safety Information

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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

Audio

12 cm

12 cm

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. 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.

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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

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

2

6

54

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

1

7 839

11

10

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

3

4

6

7

9

2 5 8

10

11

12

13

14 15

16

1718192021

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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.

24

36

27

31

28

23

19

10

21

33

20

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.)

8

9

22

30

11

13

15

37

38
39

7

5

6

4

2

3

1

25

26

17

29

32

34
35

12

14

16

18

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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Remote Control

Continued

1 2 3

Open the cover.

OPERATING WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL

Operating HT-100 with the remote control.

1

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˚

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

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

WARNING

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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

TV

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

TV

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

L

R

AV INPUT

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1

L

R

AUDIO

WOOFER

AUDIO OUTPUT

L

R

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