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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:
CAUTION:
ATTENTION:
CAUTION:
FCC
NOTICE:
WARNING:
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE
PAS OUVRIR
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PART INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
!
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.
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND INSERT.
This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to
open. Visible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated. Use of control adjustments or the performance of
procedures other than those specified 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.
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 radiates radio frequency energy 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. 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.
Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by APEX or parties authorized by APEX will
void all the manufacture warranties.
.
Since it’s usual for 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, you will see the region code notice on
the screen. The disc will not play and should be unloaded immediately.
THE REGION CODE FOR THIS UNIT IS 1.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
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Important Safety Instructions
1. READ THE
OWNER’S M
ANUAL - Follow all the operating and
installation instructions.
2. R
ETAIN I
NSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future use.
3. PAY ATTENTION TO WARNINGS - All warnings on the appliances
and in the operating instructions should be followed.
4. F
OLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - Follow all operating instructions to
achieve optimal use.
5. P
OWER S
OURCES - This product should only be operated from
the type of power source indicated on the label.
6. H
EAT - This unit should be situated away from heat sources,
such as amplifiers, radiators, stoves or any other units
producing heat.
7. W
ATER AND MOISTURE - Do not use this unit near water, for
example: near the kitchen sink, a bath tub, washbowl, laundry
tub, swimming pool, or in a wet basement.
8. C
LEANING - Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners directly
on the unit. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
9. C
ARTS AND STANDS - The unit and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force and uneven
surfaces may cause the unit and cart combination to overturn.
The unit should be used only with a cart or stand recommended
by the manufacturer.
10. P
OWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them.
11. OVERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlet, or extension
cords. This can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.
12. D
ISC TRAY - Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it
is closing. It may cause serious personal injury, or do damage
to the machine.
13. W
EIGHT
- Do not place a heavy object (amplifier, receiver) on
your DVD player. The object may fall, causing serious personal
injury or death.
14. O
BJECT AND
LIQUID ENTRY
- Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the units
openings. Such situations could result in fire or electrical shock.
15. N
ON-USE PERIODS - The power cord of the unit should be
unplugged, when not in use for a long time.
16. DISC - Do not use a deformed, cracked, or heavily scratched
disc. Using these disc will limit your viewing pleasure, and/or
may damage the internal workings of your machine.
17. L
IGHTING AND POWER SURGES - Use a power strip to help
eliminate surges and spikes caused by lighting and static
electric charges.
18. P
OLARIZATION OR GROUNDING - Precautions should be taken
so that the polarization or grounding means of a unit is not
defeated. To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the
plug to the wide slot of the outlet and fully insert. If the wide
blade does not match up with the outlet, try reversing the plug.
19. S
ERVICING - Do not attempt to service this unit yourself. Only
qualified APEX service technicians should work on your player.
20. S
AFETY
CHECK - Ask the service technician to perform safety
checks upon completion of the unit.
CAUTION:
PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER’S
MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE.
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. The safeguards incorporated in this unit
will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and service. There are, however, some installation and
operation precautions which you should be aware of.
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing an Apex Digital product. Your DVD video
player is a player for digital video discs conforming to the universal
DVD video standard. With it, you will be able to enjoy full-length
movies with true cinema picture and audio quality with multichannel
sound (depending on the disc, and on your playback equipment).
Unique features of this player include an S-video output, slow motion
selecting of sound track and subtitle languages and of different
camera angles (again depending on the disc). What’s more, Parental
Control lets you decide which discs your children will be able to view.
Your player supports audio CD, video CD, and the new MP3 format.
You will find your player remarkably easy to use, by way of the on-
screen display (setup menu) and wireless remote control.
UNPACKING
When shipping the DVD video player, the original shipping carton and packing comes in handy. For
maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory.
First check and identify the contents of your DVD video player package, as listed below:
- Remote control
- Power cable
- RCA cables (3) (1 yellow, 1 red, and 1 white)
- Owner’s manual
- Size AAA batteries (2)
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 and flat surface.
B. When you place this DVD video player near a radio, or VCR, the playback picture may become poor
and/or distorted. In this situation, move the DVD video player away from the other units.
C. Keep away from direct sunlight & domestic heating equipment.
D. If placed in a cabinet, please allow at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) of free space all around the player for
proper ventilation.
TO OBTAIN A CLEAR PICTURE
The DVD video player is a high technology, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts
are dirty or worn down, the picture quality becomes poor. To obtain a clear picture, we recommend regular
inspection and maintenance (cleaning or parts replacement) every 1,000 hours of use depending on the
operating environment. For details, contact your dealer.
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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.
TYPE OF TV SYSTEM
Connect this DVD video player to a TV compatible with the
NTSC or PAL/3.58 system. APEX DIGITAL players will play
VCD format discs. Most VCD’s are PAL. VCD’s are not
region specific (no code) and APEX DIGITAL players can
play them because of the PAL compatibility feature.
Notes on Discs
HOW TO HANDLE, CLEAN, AND STORE DISCS.
HANDLING DISCS
• Do not touch the playback side of the disc.
• Do not attach paper or tape to discs.
NOTE: Apex Digital Inc. shall not be responsible for damage that may
occur to a disc from being operated in this player.
CLEANING DISCS
• Fingerprints and dirt on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the
disc from the center outward with a soft cloth.
• If you cannot wipe off the dirt 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.
PLAYABLE DISCS
This DVD video player 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
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It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, play in
public, and rent copyrighted material without
permission. DVD video discs are copy protected
and any recorded copies made will be distorted.
This product incororates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims of
certain US 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.
DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of
Digital Theatre Systems, Inc.
Dolby Digital and the Double D symbols are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
NOTES ON REGIONAL NUMBERS
This DVD video player will play region 1 discs or region 1
on an all-region disc only. Region 1 is the designated area
for the U.S. and Canada. Otherwise playback will not be
allowed by the player due to Macrovision copyright
protection. (In this case, the DVD video player will display
the message).
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Table of Contents
Safety Precautions ........................... 1
Important Safety Instructions ........... 2
Introduction ........................................ 3
Notes on Discs.................................... 4
Identification of Controls...................... 6
DVD Display..........................................7
Remote Control .................................. 8 - 9
Connecting to a TV ............................ 10
Connecting to Optional Equipment .... 11
General Setup Menu.............................12
Dolby Digital/5.1 Setup......................... 13-14
Playing Back A Disc............................. 15-17
MP3 Operation..................................... 18
Locating a Specific Title Chapter......... 19
Playing Repeatedly............................. 20
Selecting Camera Angle & Language.........21
Playing In A Favorite Order.........................22
Selecting Subtitles.......................................23
Setting the Parental Lock............................24
Quick Reference of Features On Remote...25
Memo On Disc Output & PBC.....................26
Cutomizing the Function Settings................27
Specifications............................................. 28
Troubleshooting Guide.............................. 29
Warranty & Service Information..................30
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Identification of Controls
FRONT PANEL
REAR PANEL
1
3
5
7
1POWER ON/OFF
2 DISC LOADING TRAY
3 OPEN/CLOSE
4 PLAY
5PAUSE
6STOP
7 CHAPTER SKIP REVERSE
8 CHAPTER SKIP FORWARD
9 FORWARD SCAN
10 REVERSE SCAN
11 DVD DISPLAY
1
4 5
4
1POWER CORD
2 PCM DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
3 RCA STEREO AUDIO OUTPUT
4 S-VIDEO OUT JACK
5 COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT
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10
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DVD Display
The indicators vary depending on the kinds of discs you play. After a DVD movie loads on the machine and stops at the
movie menu, root will be display.
DVD Video discs
• After the Disc is Loaded:
NTSC TITLE
VCD Video discs
• After the Disc is loaded:
CD discs
• After the Disc is loaded:
MP3 discs
• After the Disc is loaded:
When playing back the
same title, chapter or
track repeatedly.
When playback is paused.
When playing back a specific segment
repeatedly. (A-B repeat)
During shuffle playback.
When playing back the entire disc
repeatedly.
When the camera angle can
be changed.
• Other indicators
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VCD
DVD
PBC
PA L
NTSC
ANGLE
TITLE
CHAPTER
TRACK
REPEAT
1 ALL
A-B
L / RPROGRAM
RANDOM
REMAIN
INTRO
123
456
789
101112
131415
15+
Illuminates when a
DVD disc loaded
Illuminates when a VCD
or CD disc loaded
Illuminates during a menu play
(limited only to VCD disc with
playback control)
Indicates playback in PAL system
Indicates playback in NTSC system
*when both 4 and 5 illuminate, indicates playback
in multi-system
Illuminates when viewing angle of scenes could
be changed. *[limited only to DVD disc with multi-
angle function]
Indicates the title number
*[limited only to DVD]
Indicates the chapter number
*[limited only toDVD]
Indicates the track number
*[VCD/audio CD]
Title/Chapter/Track Repeat
Indicates the repeat of entire
disc contents (Disc repeat)
Indicates the repeat of a
section between two
specific points (A-B repeat)
Illuminates during playback
Illuminates in the status of
still image (pause)
Illuminates sound track
Indicates programming
[limited only to VCD]
RandomPlayback
[limited only to VCD]
Track number display [limited only to VCD & CD]
Notes: In case of some DVD discs, the chapter numbers and elapsed playing time may not illuminate on the display.
Also, the track numbers and elapsed playing time may not illuminate during video CD menu play.
PBC TRACK
NTSC 15+
123
456
789
101112
131415
TRACK
NTSC 15+
123
456
789
101112
131415
Display definitions
OPEN CLOSE
STOP TITLE
MAIN
NTSC
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17. ANGLE (SEE PAGE 21)
18. ZOOM (SEE PAGE 25)
19. SLOW MOTION
(SEE PAGE 17 )
20. VOLUME UP (SEE PAGE 25)
21. VOLUME DOWN (PAGE 25)
22. SHUFFLE (SEE PAGE 25)
23. SCAN FORWARD
(17, 21)
24. SCAN REVERSE (17)
25. STEP (SEE PAGES 16,17)
26. PAUSE (SEE PAGES 16,17)
27. ENTER/PLAY
(SEE PAGES 15,16,24,27)
28. DISPLAY (SEE PAGE 25)
29. SCENE (SEE PAGE 25)
30. MENU (SEE PAGE 25)
31. TITLE
(SEE PAGE 25)
32. EFFECT (SEE PAGE 25)
33.PITCH CONTROL (25)
34. PROGRAM
(SEE PAGES 22,25)
1. POWER ON/OFF (PAGES 5,8)
2. SYSTEM (PAGE 25)
3. AUDIO (SEE PAGES 21,25)
4. NUMBERED KEYS
(SEE PAGES 19, 22, 27)
5. SKIP CHAPTERS/TRACKS
(SEE PAGE 19)
6. STOP (SEE PAGES 16)
7. SETUP
(SEE PAGES 12,13,24,25,27)
8. DIRECTION KEYS
(UP/ DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT)
(SEE PAGES 16,22,2425,27)
9. REPEAT (SEE PAGE 20)
10. A-B (SEE PAGE 20)
11. RESUME (
SEE PAGE 25)
12. MUTE
(SEE PAGE 25)
13. MODE (SEE PAGE 25)
14. PBC
(SEE PAGES 22, 25, 26)
15. OPEN/CLOSE
(SEE PAGES 5,16)
16. SUB-TITLE
(SEE PAGE 23)
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4
5
3
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9
10
11
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Remote Control
THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL DESCRIBE
THE FUNCTIONS ON THE REMOTE CONTROL.
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NOTICE:
• Please turn the master power switch on the
DVD video player. Power button on this
remote control unit is for standby power only.
• F1 and F2 on remote do not function on this
player.
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Remote Control
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1 2 3
Open the cover.
OPERATING WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL
Operating DVD video player with the remote control.
1
The remote control must point at the remote sensor, in order for the
DVD player 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 DVD video player 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 DVD video player, 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 acid from the battery compartment, then replace the batteries.
NOTICE (REMOTE CONTROL)
• The remote control should be aimed directly towards the remote sensor of the DVD video player.
• Avoid dropping the remote control.
• Avoid spilling any liquids and/or extreme heat.
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Connecting to a TV
NOTICE
• Refer to the manual of the connected TV.
• Turn off the power and unplug both units before setting up any connections.
• If your television only has a cable antenna connection you will need to purchase an RF adapter from your dealer.
• If you connect the DVD video player to a video cassette recorder (VCR), or TV/VCR combination, the playback picture will be
distorted because of Macrovision copyright protection.
GOOD & BETTER PICTURE
Connect your television monitor through one of two options; Video Out (Good), S-Video (Better)
are shown below. Refer to your television owners manual as it might be helpful as well.
GOOD BETTER
S-VIDEO Input
(Cable Optional)
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NOTE (GOOD):Connect VIDEO CORD (yellow)
from the “VIDEO OUT” to your television
monitor’s video input jack.
NOTE (BETTER):Connect the DVD video
player with an S Video cable (optional) if the TV has
an S video input. Do not connect the yellow video
cable if you’re using an S Video cable.
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Enjoying Digital Stereo
Sound (BETTER)
Digital Stereo
Enjoy the dynamic sound of Digital Stereo by
connecting a stereo amplifier/receiver equipped
with a digital audio input jack to the dvd Digital
Audio Out jack. Refer to your amplifier/receiver
owners manual.
Enjoying 2 Channel STEREO Sound
(GOOD)
To Connect to a conventional amplifier/receiver with
a DVD, VIDEO, or AUX input, use the supplied RCA
stereo patchcords and connect into “MIXED AUDIO
OUT”. Refer to your amplifier/receiver owners
manual
.
To MIXED AUDIO OUT
Audio cable
Video cable
Connection
Example
To audio
input
Stereo 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
Video cable
Connection
Example
To d i gital
audio input
Amplifier equipped
with digital audio input
Front
speaker
(left)
Front
speaker
(right)
Coaxial cable (Cable Optional)
TV
TV
NOTICE
• Turn off the power and unplug both units before setting up any connections.
• Due to the wide dynamic range of sound output of the DVD video player, adjust the volume of your receiver to a comfortably modest
listening level to avoid any damage to your speakers.
• The DVD player includes a digital output port that makes it possible to enjoy DOLBY DIGITAL and/or DTS surround by adding a
DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS decoder. Refer to the owners manual for your processor for instruction.
Connecting to Optional Equipment
To D I GITAL AUDIO OUT
To VIDEO
OUT
NOTE: On DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM connection, do not connect an amplifier without a DOLBY
DIGITAL decoder built in. (Should you attempt to play a DVD, this may cause a sudden loud distortion
sound that could damage your speakers)
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GENERAL SETUP MENU
GENERAL SETUP
With no disc in tray:
1) Press SETUP to view the General Setup Menu.
2) Press ENTER/PLAY.
3) Select each option by pressing the direction keys / / / / on the remote.
4) To exit select “EXIT”, setup ENTER/PLAY.
TV DISPLAY >> 4:3/PS-select when connected to a standard television
viewing full screen video.
4:3/LB- select when connected to a standard television viewing
widescreen presentations.
16:9 WIDE- selected when connected to newer widescreen televisions.
TV TYPE >> PAL- select for viewing in other countries that support PAL TV system.
AUTO- select for a multi-system TV.
NTSC- select for televisions connected in North America.
ANGLE MARK >> ON- select for discs that support the multiple angle viewing feature.
OFF
SPDIF OUTPUT >> SPDIF OFF-(ANALOG) no signal output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT.
SPDIF/RAW- select when player is connected to an amplifier/receiver
through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT. The amplifier
must have DOLBY DIGITAL, MPEG, or DTS decoding
processor.
SPDIF/PCM- select when player is connected to a 2 channel digital
receiver. When DOLBY DIGITAL or MPEG DISC is played,
the DIGIAL AUDIO OUT will output in PCM 2 channel.
CAPTIONS >> ON- hidden subtitles are shown.
OFF
SCREEN SAVER >> ON- screensaver will appear after a few minutes to protect the TV display
from permanent images burned into screen.
MAIN PAGE
Depending on external equipment connected to the DVD player, the following
settings may be changed for best performance. From the factory, the DVD player
is setup for viewing and listening through a standard stereo television and/or
conventional stereo amplifier/receiver.
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-- DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP --
COMPRESSION
DUAL MONO >>
DYNAMIC RNG
FRONT SPEAKER
MAIN PAGE
STEREO
LEFT MONO
RIGHT MONO
MIXED MONO
DOLBY DIGITAL/5.1 SETUP
SETUP
SETUP
DIRECTION
KEYS
MENU SETTING
1. With no disc in the tray, press SETUP to view the main menu.
2. Select DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP using down arrow direction key.
Then press ENTER/PLAY.
3. Press down arrow key to select LEFT MONO. Press ENTER/PLAY. This is selected when
connecting a DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS surround processor.
SETUP MENU--MAIN PAGE
GENERAL SETUP
SPEAKER SETUP
DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP
PREFERENCES
EXIT SETUP
The Screen Shows:
SETUP MENU--MAIN PAGE
GENERAL SETUP
SPEAKER SETUP
DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP
PREFERENCES
EXIT SETUP
Dolby Digital/ 5.1 setup options should only be changed if connecting the player to a
DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS surround sound processor.
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DUAL MONO
This is the output mode of the L and R signals of the set audio output. If it is set to
“MIXED MONO”,
the function only works when the DVD is being played in 5.1-channel.
DYNAMIC RNG
When the compression mode is set to “LINE OUT”, this is selected to adjust linear
compression rate to obtain the different compression results of the signals.
FRONT SPEAKER
• STEREO Lt/Rt
Select this when you play a disc with a DOLBY Pro Logic Stereo system. The disc
signals will be decoded by the unit and reproduce realistic theater effects in your room.
DOLBY DIGITAL/5.1 SETUP
continued
-- DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP --
DUAL MONO
DYNAMIC RNG
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1. Press the POWER button displayed on the front panel.
2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open tray.
Be sure the playback side is faced down.
3. Place the disc on the disc tray.
4. Press the ENTER/PLAY button.
After closing the disc tray playback will start.
If the disc you want to playback is a DVD disc, the DVD
video player will start playback automatically. If the disc
you want to playback is a VCD or a CD, press the PLAY
button to start playback.
NOTICE
• Moving the DVD video player during 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 DVD video player.
Playing Back a Disc
HOW TO PLAYBACK A DISC.
Basic Playback
(see pages 10-11 for connection details)
How to playback DVD video discs or VIDEO CDs
• Turn on the TV and choose the video input source which is connected to the DVD video player.
How to enjoy the sound from the audio system
• Turn on the audio system and choose the input source which is connected to the DVD video player.
POWER
Notice
•A disc may be damaged if it is not correctly
placed on the guides in the disc tray, this
may also cause the DVD video player to
malfunction.
• Do not force or place anything other than a
5” DVD video disc, VIDEO CD, audio CD, or
MP3 CD on the disc tray.
Notice
• The menu screen will appear automatically
or you may access the menu screen by
pressing the TITLE button.
ENTER/PLAY
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FOR A HIGHER QUALITY PICTURE
DVD video discs produce a high resolution picture and contains an
abundance of information. This may cause certain picture noise on the
TV during playback. The noise will vary depending on the selected TV
used with this DVD video player. To control the picture noise reduce the
sharpness adjustment on your TV when viewing DVD video discs.
ABOUT DVD VCD CD
DVD VCD CD icons will appear depending on the disc being played
back.
DVD: DVD video discs
VCD: Video CDs
CD: Audio CDs
To Fast Forward/Reverse, press the Right/Left arrow key on remote.
HOW TO START PLAYBACK FROM THE MENU SCREEN
1. Press or the number buttons to select the title.
2. Press the ENTER/PLAY button.
The DVD video player will start playback from the title selected.
PLAY
ENTER
Title 1
Title 3
Title 2
Title 4
HOW TO PAUSE/STEP PLAYBACKPress the PAUSE/STEP during playback.
Press the PAUSE button during playback to pause the picture. Press
the STEP button to view one frame at a time. Press the ENTER/PLAY
button to resume normal playback.
HOW TO STOP PLAYBACK
Press the STOP button.
The DVD video player is stopped.
Press the PLAY button to replay.
The DVD video player will resume the playback from
the location where you stopped playback.
Press STOP button twice to stop completely.
Press the PLAY button to return to chapter 1.
HOW TO REMOVE THE DISC
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
Wait until the disc tray is completely open
before removing any discs.
After removing the discs, press the
OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray.
NOTICE 1
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 if left on for a
long period of time. To avoid this, press the STOP button at the
end of each movie. You may also use the SCREEN SAVER.
NOTICE 2
The following will cancel the RESUME function:
• Unplugging the DVD video player 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
different of location where playback resume.
• CD and MP3 CDs do not have this feature.
NOTE:
• There is no MP3 sign on the display during MP3 playback.
PAUSE
OPEN/CLOSE
PAU SE/STEP
STOP
PLAY
STEP
STEP
ENTER/PLAY
ENTER/PLAY
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Play Discs at Various Speeds
FAST SCAN
When playing a disc, you may forward fast scan or reverse fast scan. (FF) Fast forward; (FR) Fast Reverse.
WHEN PLAYING DVD
1. Press to forward scan.
Each time you press the button, the screen will display the
speed at which it’s scanning:
2. Press to reverse scan the disc.
Each time you press the button, the screen will display the
speed at which it’s scanning:
3. Press ENTER/PLAY to resume normal playback.
FF 2X FF 4X FF 6X FF 8X PLAY
FR 2X FR 4X FR 6X FR 8X PLAY
WHEN PLAYING SUPER-VCD OR VCD
1. Press to forward scan.
Each time you press the button, the screen will display the
speed at which its scanning:
2. Press to reverse scan the disc.
Each time you press the button, the screen will display the
speed at which it’s scanning:
3. Press ENTER/PLAY to resume normal playback.
FF 1X FF 2X FF 3X FF 4X PLAY
FR 1X FR 2X FR 3X FR 4X PLAY
SF 1/2X SF 1/4X SF 1/8X SR 1/2X
SR 1/4X SR 1/8X PLAY
SF 1/2X SF 1/4X SF 1/8X
WHEN PLAYING CD
1. Press and hold to forward scan.
2. Press and hold to reverse scan.
3. Release or to play normally.
SLOW PLAY
Enjoy slow motion by following these steps.
WHEN PLAYING DVD
1. Press to play in slow motion.
Each time you press the button, the screen will display the speed
SF (slow forward motion) SR (slow reverse motion):
2. Press ENTER/PLAY to resume normal playback.
WHEN PLAYING SUPER-VCD OR VCD
1. Press to play in slow motion. The unit has three steps for
slow play. Each time you press the button, the screen will display
the speed SF (slow forward motion) SR (slow reverse motion):
2. Press ENTER/PLAY to resume normal playback.
Slow motion
Fast Scan
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1) Turn on TV to view the display.
Load the MP3 disc, press play.
After 5-10 seconds the TV will display the following:
2) Press ENTER/PLAY
3) TV will display the MP3 TRACK ROOT
menu and a list of files(songs).
4) Press ENTER/PLAY
5) To skip tracks press ” “ or “ “ or the numbered keys.
6) Press OPEN/CLOSE to open tray.
7) You may repeat one or all songs by pressing the repeat button.
MP3 Operation
MP3 Operation
MP3 refers to a new format of music files available for playback and downloading from the
internet. Because of the popularity to download music from internet websites on to ones
computer, APEX DIGITAL is the first home DVD player to offer playback of CD-R discs recorded
with MP3 files.
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MP3 TRACK ROOT
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This DVD video player allows you to locate consecutive
chapters or tracks.
Press the SKIP or button repeatedly to display the desired
chapter or track
The DVD video player starts playback from the selected chapter or track.
How to locate preceeding chapters or tracks
• When you press the SKIP button, the DVD video player starts playback
from the beginning of the preceeding chapter or track.
How to locate succeeding chapters or tracks
• When you press the SKIP button, the DVD video player 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
SELECTING INDIVIDUAL TRACKS
You can locate a specific chapter/track on MP3, CD’s, and VCD’s.
1) Select chapter by numbers.
To select a chapter/track over 10, for example,
18, press +10 then 8.
1
2 3
4
5 6
7
8 9
0
+10
SKIP
NUMBERED
BUTTONS
Playing Repeatedly
THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO PLAYBACK A SPECIFIC TITLE, CHAPTER, TRACK, OR
SEGMENT REPEATEDLY. (TITLE REPEAT, CHAPTER/TRACK REPEAT, A-B REPEAT)
HOW TO REPEAT A TITLE, CHAPTER, OR TRACK
1. Select the title, chapter, or track you want to repeat
2. Press the REPEAT button
The repeat mode changes, each time you press the REPEAT button.
3. Repeat play works only with discs for which the elapsed time
appears on the units display during playback
HOW TO REPEAT A SPECIFIC SEGMENT
1. Press the A-B button at the beginning of the
segment in which you want to repeat playback
(point A).
2. Press the A-B button again at the end of the
segment (point B).
The DVD video player will automatically return to point A and
start to repeat playback of the selected segment (A-B).
Repeat Play only works within a chapter.
3. Press the A-B button to cancel the A-B
repeat function.
The DVD video player will resume normal playback.
REPEAT ON
REPEAT ALL
Repeats the same chapter.
Repeat the DISC
REPEAT OFF
A-B
A-B
A to B set A
A to B set B
REPEAT OFF
NOTICE
• Depending on the disc, you may find a difference between point A and 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.
• CD and MP3 CD’s do not have this feature.
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A-B
REPEAT
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