Apex Digital HT-180 User Manual
READABLE
MP3
HT-180
OPERATING
MANUAL
APEX DIGITAL, INC.
2919 E. Philadelphia Street
Ontario, CA 91761
909. 930. 1239 • TEL
909. 673. 0660 • FAX
www.apexdigitalinc.com
HOME THEATER SYSTEM
Safety Precautions
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE
PAS OUVRIR
!
!
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.
AVIS
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE, DUE TO THE HIGH RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET ; DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES
ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. ONLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
SHOULD ATTEMPT THIS.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, AND
FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUE, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA
FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’ AU FOUD.
CAUTION: This Digital Home Theater System employs a Laser System. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit require
maintenance, contact an authorized service location, or contact APEX Digital Inc.Only qualified service personnel should remove the cover.
FCC NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device. Pursuant to the Part 15 of FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates,uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions,may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However,there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on,the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:To assure continued compliance,(example-use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or
peripheral devices).Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by APEX or parties authorized by APEX will void all the
manufacture warranties.
THE REGION CODE FOR THE UNIT IS 1.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
Since it is very usual for DVD movies to be released at different times in different regions of the world, all players have region
codes and discs can have an optional region code. If you load a disc of a different region code to your player, you will see the
region code notice on the screen. The disc will not play, and should be unloaded.
For Customer Use:
In spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. located on the rear panel of your unit.
Model No. Serial No.
Retain this information for future reference.
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Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Please carefully study this manual and always keep it available. There are, however, some installation and operation
precautions which you should be aware of.
1.Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
2.Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3.Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4.Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5.Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
6.Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7.Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for example the apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
splashing and that no objects fill with liquid such as vases, ’WARNING’ To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
8.Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
9.A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
10.Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed
in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
11.Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For
products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
12.Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug
having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
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Important Safety Instructions
Alternate Warnings - This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding)
pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature, If you are unable to insert the
plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding-type plug.
13.Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the product.
14.Protective Attachment Plug - The product is equipped with an attachment plug having overload protection. This is
a safety feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is
required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same
overload protection as the original plug.
15.Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size or grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode.
16.Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused
for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
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.
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Important Safety Instructions
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 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
saftey 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. What’s more, Parental Control lets you decide which discs
your children will be able to see. Your Player supports audio CD 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.
The HT-180 has over-heat protection. When the HT-180 is used in long
term and high power with poor ventilation, the unit enables the protection
automatically due to over-heat.
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-180 package, as listed below:
- DVD Home Theater Tuner/Amplifier
- Remote control handset
- RCA cable (yellow, red, and white)
- Owner’s manual
- Size AAA batteries (2)
- AM loop antenna (1)
- FM wire antenna (1)
- Speakers (5)
- Subwoofer (1)
- Speaker cords (6)
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-180 near other units, the playback picture may become poor and/or distorted. In
this situation, move the HT-180 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-180 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.
Notes:
The OSD and illustration in this manual may be somewhat different from the actual situation.
Please take the unit as the standard.
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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-180 can play back the following discs.
Disc Mark Contains Disc Size Maximum playback time
DVD
video
disc
Audio
CD
MP3
CD
Kodak
Picture
CD
MP3
Audio
+
Video
(moving
pictures)
Audio
Audio
Spec.
12 cm
12 cm
8 cm
(CD single)
12 cm
12 cm
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential Unpublished works.
c
1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights
reserved.
DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc.
Approx. 4 hours
(single sided disc)
Approx. 8 hours
(double sided disc)
Approx. 74 minutes
Approx. 20 minutes
Approx. 600+ minutes
NOTES ON REGIONAL NUMBERS
DVDs are divided into separate regions. The United States
and Canada are designated as region 1 DVD. Your unit plays
region 1 DVDs only.
SELECTING THE TYPE OF DISC COMPATIBLE WITH YOUR TV
Both DVD discs have material recorded in either PAL or
NTSC format. Refer to the table below to select the disc
type compatible with your TV.
The type of
Connected TV
Multi-system
NTSC
PAL
Disc
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
TV Monitor
Played in the PAL system.
Played in the NTSC system.
No clear images are shown on the screen.
Played in the NTSC system.
Played in the PAL system.
No clear images are shown on the screen.
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.
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Table of Contents
Safety Precautions..............................1
Important Safety Instructions...............2-4
Introduction.........................................5
Notes on Discs...................................6
Index of Parts and Controls................8-11
Connecting to a TV............................12
Connecting to a TV using an RF
Modulator...........................................13-14
Selecting the Camera Angle/
Selecting a Language ........................ 26
Playing in a Favorite Order.................. 27
Selecting Subtitles ............................. 28
Karaoke................................................29
MP3 Operation...................................30
Working with Your JPEG Files ..............31-32
Speaker System Hookup....................15
Antenna Hookups & HT-180/AV
Amplifier Connection for AV Input.......16
Playing Back a Disc...........................17-21
Locating a Specific Title,
Chapter or Track.................................22-23
Playing Repeatedly ........................... 24
Zooming a Picture ............................. 25
Playing Back Your Kodak Picture CD. ..33
Using the On-Screen Display ............ 34
Setting the Parental Lock ................... 35
Customizing the Function Settings.......36-38
AFF Function......................................... 39
Memo On Output Sounds......................40
Specifications.........................................41
Trouble Shooting Guide.........................42
Limited Warranty.....................................43
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Idex of Parts and Controls
FRONT PANEL
1 POWER ON/OFF
2 INFRARED SENSOR
3 OPEN/CLOSE
4 STANDBY/ON INDICATOR
5 PLAY
6 STOP
7 PAUSE
8 VOLUME KNOB
9 MULTI-PURPOSE BUTTON
a) NEXT : page down or skip to next track
1
14
5 6
2 3 4
13
11109
12
b) PRESET +: scan forward all the stations preset
10 MULTI-PURPOSE BUTTON
a) PREV: page up or skip to previous track
b) PRESET -: scan reverse all the stations preset
11 FUNCTION: switches among DVD, Tuner and Analog in
12 FM/AM: switch in FM and AM
13 MODE
14 MIC JACKS
7 8
FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
When playing back a DVD
Playing status
Current title number
Current chapter number
Current surround format
Playing time
Speaker indicator
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When playing back a Audio CD
Continued
Playing status
When listening to the radio
REAR PANEL
1 FM 75 ohms WIRE ANTENNA
2 AM LOOP ANTENNA
3 AV INPUT
COMPOSITE VIDEO,AUDIO L,AUDIO R
4 AV MONITOR OUTPUT
COMPOSITE VIDEO,AUDIO L,AUDIO R
Current track number
Preset number
Current band
2
1
9
5 (DOLBY 5.1 CHANNEL) SPEAKER
FRONT R(+/-) CENTER(+/-) FRONT L (+/-)
REAR R (+/-) WOOFER(+/-)
REAR L(+/-)
6 COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT
3
78
TERMINAL
4
6
Playing time
Current station
5
Speaker indicator
Sperker indicator
7 S-VIDEO OUTPUT
8 DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT
(DIGITAL AUDIO SIGNAL OUTPUT)
9 DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT
(DIGITAL AUDIO SIGNAL OUTPUT)
Notes:
The terminal printed with “DVD ONLY” on the rear panel indicates that this terminal can only function when the internal signal is
output from the DVD disc.
The items mentioned in this manual, displayed on OSD or VFD, printed on rear panel are listed below in the left column corresponding to those listed in the right:
L/FL/FRONT L Front left channel
R/FR/FRONT R Front right channel
SL/LFET SUR/LS/REAR L Rear left channel
SR/RIGHT SUR/RS/REAR R Rear right channel
C Center
W/SW Woofer or Subwoofer
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Index of Parts and Controls
THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW DESCRIBE THE
FUNCTIONS ON THE REMOTE CONTROL.
1.DISPLAY
2.FUNCTION
3.POWER
4.A-B REPEAT
5.GOTO
6.REPEAT
7.NUMBER
8.SUBTITLE
9.AUDIO
10.ANGLE
11.DIRECTION
12.ECHO +
13.ECHO -
14.SETUP
15.MULTI-PURPOSE
(SKIP FORWARD OR PRESET+)
16.MULTI-PURPOSE
(SKIP BACKWARD OR PRESET-)
17.FM/AM
18.PLAY/ PAUSE
19.STOP
20.MULTI-FUNCTION
(FAST REVERSE OR TUNING-)
21.MULTI-FUNCTION
(FAST FORWARD OR TUNING+)
22.MIC VOLUME +
23.MIC VOLUME -
24.ENTER
25.MODE
26.VOLUME+/-
27.MUTE
28.PAL/NTSC
29.RESUME
NOTES
• Please turn on the master power switch on the HT-180. 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-180.
(VOLUME control is only available in audio analog output status.)
• When displayed on TV,function is not operational on the disc.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
30.ZOOM
31.CLEAR
32.PROGRAM
33.STEP
34.SLOW
35.TITLE
36. MENU
37.OPEN/CLOSE
38. AFF(APEX Full-screen function)
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
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Index of Parts and Controls
PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL
To operate the HT-180, you must first place the batteries in the remote control.
1 2 3
Insert batteries (AAA size).
Open the cover.
Make sure to match the + and - on
the batteries to the marks inside the
battery compartment.
OPERATING WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL
Operating HT-180 with the remote control.
Close the cover.
The remote control must point at the remote sensor, in order for the HT-180
30˚
30˚
to function correctly.
Distance: Maximum of 7m 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. If you do so, the HT-180 will malfunction.
NOTICE
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.
• If leakage from the battery occurs, wipe the battery liquid from the battery compartment, then replace the batteries.
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Connecting to a TV
SETTING UP YOUR PLAYER
Step1:Connect the RCA cable (red & white) from audio outputs of the HT-180 to the TV Audio Inputs.
Step2:Connect the RCA cable (yellow) from the video output on the back of your player to the TV Video
Input. (For TVs that support S-video Input please follow the diagram to the right.)
GOOD BETTER
During connecting, do not connect S-Video
output and YPbPr
component output
White
Yellow
Red
White
TV S-Video input
(Optional Cable)
Red
TV Audio
Input
simultaneously.
TV Video Input
TV Audio Input
Connect the HT-180 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.
NOTICE
• Turn off the power and unplug both units 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-180, you will need to purchase
an RF adapter from your dealer. See store for details.
• Please refer to the user manual of TV.
• All the terminals indicated on the rear panel of TV is only for reference.
• Connect the unit with an optional S-Video cable if the TV has an S-Video input. The quality of the picture is better than that
produced by using composite video cable.
• Connect the unit with video component output if the TV has Y, Pb and Pr input,you may obtain the optimum picture quality.
• If you connect the unit to a TV based on the figures above, please set “Downmix” to “Stereo” or “LT/RT”.
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Connecting to a TV using an RF Modulator
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 Home Theater System . This connection
requires a device called an RF modulator.
First, it is necessary to ascertain whether or not your TV needs an 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 the connectors labeled “S-Video” or “Component 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 Home Theater System 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 Home Theater System , 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 Home
Theater System and your TV.
Connection 1
Connecting the TV to the unit through the
VCR
Note: All VCRs will distort the picture of a Home
Theater System . This is NOT a malfunction of the
Home Theater System 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 Home Theater
System . 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 “AUDIO L OUT”; the red prong
will go into the jack labeled “AUDIO R OUT”.
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.
Figure 1
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.
5) Make sure your TV is set to the appropriate channel before using your Home Theater System . In most
cases, this is channel 3 or 4.
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