Apex Digital AD-2500 User manual

Brand: Apex Digital

Model: AD-2500

Category: DVD players

Type: User manual

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AD-2100

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WARNING:

CAUTION:

I=CCNOTICE:

WARNIN_

DO NOT EXPOSE "ll"llSAPPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURIE,DUE TO THE HIGH RISK OF RRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET, DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT

INSIDETHE ENCLOSURE ONLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL SHOULD ATTEMPT THIS,

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

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designedtoprovidereasonable_ a_iost hen-nfutir_rfenmos ina reslden1_aliostelatk_.

This equipmenl generates,uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,if not installed and L_SedIn accordance with the icslr_'_ons,may ca_e

harm_ i_ederence to radio communicatJon,However, this is rio guarantee that _ede_nce will not ocoJr _ a partioJier ir--,atellation.if_,s equipment

does cause haooful interterenoa to radio or tetevis_c_ rec_,whteh can be det erminedby turning the equipment off and on,the use_ is encouraged

to _y to correct the interference by one of _e fc_lowieg measures:

*Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Inorease the separat_orl between the equipment and rf_ce_ver.

- Connect the eqdipmen_ into an outtet on a circuit different from that to which tha receiver is connected.

- Consu}t the dealer or ar_ experience<_ radio/TV technician to=" hel_.

FCC Caution:To as,suns continued COml_ia_ce,(exampiff - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to ccmputor or peripheral

deldc_s).Any changes or mod_cations not expressly approved by the party rssponsibic for compliance could void the user's 8uthorily to

operate this equlpmenL

Changesc_motivationsmade tothiseqdipment,nntexpressJyapprovedby APEX_ parsesauthorizedbyAPEXwBVoida, tnd

rna_factu_ warra_e_

THE REGION COOE FOR _'_ UNIT IS 1.

Si_ itis very usual for DVD movies to be released at different times in different regions of the world, all p_ayers have _'egi_ codes and disks can have an optional

region o0de. _f you tead a disk of a dilfereiff region code to your pieyer, you will see Ihe region code notice on the screen, The disk w_ll not play, and shoul_ be

unloaded.

For Customer Use:

Inspacesprovidedbelow,recordtheModelandSePalNo.locatedon therearpanelofyourDVD v_deoplayer.

Model No. Serial No.

Retain this information for future reference.

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CAUTION: Use of conb'ofeor aslJus_-nentsor performance of procedures otherthan those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

1. Read ths'ouc_ons -All the safetyand oparatinginstructionsshouldbe readbetide the productisoperated.

2. Fcik:_vInstm_ona- All operatingand useir_stmc'donashouldbefctl_ved.

3. Retain Instrestione - The safety and operatinginstn_ctionsshouldbe retainedf_ future reference.

4. Heed Warnings-All warningson the productand intheoperatinginsttu_one shouldbe adheredto.

5. Cleaning- Unplugthisproductfrom the wall outletbeforecleaning.Do notuse liquid deaners or aemsotcleaners. Usea damp clothfor cleaning.

6.Attachments- Do notuse attachmentsnotrecommendedby the productmanufactureras they maycause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture- DOnotuse this productnearsourcesofwater and moisture.

8.Accessories- Do notplacethisproducton an unstableplatform.The productmay fall,causing senduspersonalinjueJand serious damage to the product.Use

onlywitha stable platformrecommendedbythe manufacturer,orsoldwiththe product.Anymountingofthe productshould folk),#the manufacturer's instruc_ons,

and shouldusaa mountingancaaso_, recommandedbythe manufacturer.

g. A productandcart combinationshouldbe moved withcare. Quick stops,excessiveforce, and unevensurfacesmay causethe productand cart combination

to overturn.

10.Ventilation-Slotsandopeningsinthecabinetareprovidedf_ venSlationandtoensurereliableoperationoftheproduotandtoprotectitfromoverheating.

Theseopeningsshouldneverbe bk_ckedbyplacingtheproductona bed,sofa,rug,or _ similarsurface."Thisproductshouldnotbeplacedina built-in

installationsuchasabookcaseor rackunlessproperventilationisprovided.Neverplacethisproductnearaheatsource,

1t. Power Sources- This product shouldbe operatedonly from the type of powersourceindicatedon the markinglabel.Ifyou are net sureof thetype OFpewer

supply toyour home, consultyour productdealer or localpower company.For products intendedto operatefrom battery power, orother sources,referto the

operat_g insb'uotions.

12. Groundingor Polarizatk_ - This productmay be eq_ppad witha peledzed AC plug(a plug having one blade widerthan the ether}. This plug willfit into the

poweroutletonly one way, This isa safety feature. If you are unable to insertthe plugfuliyintothe outlet,t_j revel'singthe plug.If the plug shouldstillfail to fit,

contactyour ek.=cthclen.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

Alternate Wamlng - This productmay be equippedwitha three-wire groundir,@typeplug,a plughaving a third (grounding)pin. This I_lg will onlyfit into a

grounding..tybepoweroetleL This is a safely feature, Ifyou are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,contactyour electrician.Do netdefeat the safetypurpose

of the grounding_typeplug.

13.Power-CordProtection- Power-supplycardsshouldberoutedsothattheyarenotlikelytobewalkedonor pinchedbyitemsplacedupon1oragainstthee:n,

payingparticularattentiontocordsatplugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthepoint_ere theyexitfromtheproduct.

14. Pretec_veAttachmentPlug-The productmay be equippedwithan attachmentplug havingovedcadprotection.Thisisasafety feature. See thsbuc_on Manual

for replacementor resettingof protectivedevice.If replacementofthe plug is required,be sure the servicetechnicianhas used a replacementplug specifiedby

the manufacturer thathas the same ovedoedprotection as the onginal plug

15. OutdoorAntennaGrounding - Ifan outsideantennaor cable systemis connectedto the product,be surethe antennaor cable systemis groundedsoas to

provide protectionagainstvottagesLvgasand built-upstaticcharges.A,"6de810 ofthe NationalElecb'icatCode,ANSI/NFPA 70, providesinformation with regard

to proper groundingof the mast and suppodingsbtJcfure,groundingof the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size or groundingconductors,locationof

antenna-dischargeunit,connectiontogroundingelectrodes,and mquimmenlefor thegroundingelectrode.

16. Ughtning - For addedprotec'donfor this productduringa lightningstorm, or whenit isleft unattendedand unusedfor long periods of time, unplugit fromthe

walloutlet and disconnectthe antennaorcable system.This will prevent damage totheproductduetolightning and pewer-line surges.

17. Power Lines - An outsideantennasystemshouldnot be locatedinthe vicinityof ovarhaedpowerlines or other steotdc light or powercircuits,orwhere itcan

fell intosuch power linesorcircuits.When installing an outsideantennasystem,extremecare shouldbe tokentokeepfromtouchingsuch powerlinesor circuits

as contactwiththemmightbe fatal.

18. Overloading- Do notoverload walloutlets,extensionc_ds asthis can resultin a riskof fireor _ shock.

19. Objectand LiquidEn_y - Never pushobjectsof any kindintothis Weductthrough openingsas_y maytouch dangerousvoltage pointsor short-out parts

that couldrasultina fire or electricshock. Never sp_ liquidof any kind on the product.

20. Servidng - Do not attemptto service this productyourse4fas openingor removingcovers may exposeyou to dangerousvoltageor otherhazards. Referall

servicingtoqualifiedsarvica personnel

22. Replacement Parts- When replasementpartsare required, be surethe servicetechnicianhas used replacementpartsspecifiedbythe manufacturerer have

the same charatedstlesas the edginel part. Unauthorizedsubefitutionsmay resultinfire,electricshock, or other hazards.

23. Safety Check- UponcompleSonof any serwcaor repairsto this product,ask the sanacatechnician to perform safleycheckstodeteaninethat the productis

in proper operatingcondition.

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Your new APEX Digital DVD player is designed for you to enjoy

several different forms of disc media. Your player will allow you

to enjoy full-length motion pictures with "at-the-movies" picture

and cinema quality sound.

Your new player also supports CD, MP3 and WMA. Your player

also has several unique features, including AFF, APEX Full

Screen Function that allows you to view widescreen movie

presentations in full screen mode via remote control, S-video

and component video output for greater picture clarity, Parental

Control (to prevent children from viewing inappropriate content)

and Kodak Picture CD compatibility (so you can show photos on

your TV). This is a true multimedia machine designed for the

multimedia world to enjoy. The digital age has never been easier

to enjoy than with APEX Digital.

UNPACKING

First check and identify the contents of your DVD video player package, as listed below:

- DVD video player

- Remote control handset with separately packed batteries

- 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 supplier 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, fiat 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 out, 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 nearest dealer.

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HOW TO HANDLE, CLEAN, AND STORE DISCS.

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• Do not touch the playback side of the disc.

• Do not attach paper or tape to discs.

NOTE: Apex Digital Inc.ahall not be

responsible for damage that may occur to a

disc from being operated in the player.

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• Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration, Wipe

the disc from the center outward with a soft cloth. AJways 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,

• Do notstore discs in places subject to direct sunlight or near heat sources.

• Do notstore 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.

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This owner's manual explains the basic instructionsofthis DVD video player. Some DVD video discs are produced in a manner

that allows specific or limited operation during playback. As such, the DVD video player may not respond to all operating

commands. Refer to instruction notes of disc.

"_"may appear on TV screen during operation.

=Q,"means that the operation is not permitted by the DVD video player.

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This DVDvideoplayer canplayback thefollowing discs.

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Disk Mark Contains

DVD Audfo

video _

disc _

VIDEO (moving

p*ctures)

KODAK _ Spec.

Picture PICTURE CD

CO col& pAI'IBL|

Disc size

12cm

12 cm

JPEG

Audio _ 12cm

CD Audio 8 cm

_ AllmaO (CD single)

MP3

ca MP3 Audio 12cm

WMA _'_' Audio 12 otn

Maximum playback time

Approx. 4 hours

(single sided d_C)

Approx. 8 hours

(douE_e sided disc)

Appmx, 74 minutes

Approx.20 minutes

Approx. 600+ minutes

Up to 22 hours pJayback

DVDs are divided into seperate regions. The United States

and Canada are designated as region 1 DVD.

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Connect this DVD video player to a TV compatible with

PAL/3.58 NTSC system,

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

Playing Back a Disc ................. 20-23

Safety Information ................... 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 an Audio System or TV

Component Video Input ............... 11

Connecting to Optional Equipment ....... 12-13

Connecting to a TV Using

a RF Modulator .................... 14-15

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

Using the On-screen Display ........... 32

Setting the Parental Lock ............. 33

Customizing the Function Settings ....... 34

What is MP3 and WMA ? ............. 16

Specifications ...................... 35

Karaoke, Progressive Scan (AD2500One,).... 17

Troubleshooting ..................... 36

WMA Operation ..................... 18

Memo ............................ 37

AFF Function, Picture CD ............. 19

Limited Warranty .................... 38

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[] POWER ON/OFF

[] OPEN/CLOSE

[] PLAY

[] PAUSE

[] STOP

[] PREVIOUS SKIP

[] NEXT SKIP

[] DISC LOADING TRAY

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[] COMPONENTVIDEO OUTPUT

[] S-VIDEO OUTPUT

[] COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT

[] ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT 1

[] ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT 2

[] DIGITALAUDIO-COAXIAL OUTPUT

[] POWER CORD

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Chapter/track

TitlenumberindiCator PBC indicator

MEMORYindicator

- Do,by Dig£alindleatc_

Repeat p_ayheckmode indicator

Operating Total playing

status indlc_tor time indicalc¢

Angle icon indicator

m The indicators vary depending on the kinds of discs you play.

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• When closing the disc bay:

Example

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• During playback:

Example

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Some DVD video discs may not displey

the chapter numbers or elapsed time,

• When closing the disc bay:

Example

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• Dunng pleyback_

Exarnple

• When closing the disc bay:

Example

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• Dunng pleyback_

Example

• Other indicators

When playing back the same title, chapteror

track repeatedly.

II When playback is paused.

PROG During memory playback.

ALL When playing back the entire disc repeatedly.

When the camera angle can

be changed.

• Display directions

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OPEN CL17'E,I" CLOSE

INITIAL 1ST I-i i..i STOP

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TITLE I'I'l I'IT ROOT

A P E X D I G I T A L

THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW DESCRIBE THE

FUNCTIONS OF THE REMOTE CONTROL.

1. OPEN/CLOSE (PAGE 20) t8. SLOW (PAGE 23)

2. MUTE (PAGE 17)

t9. SHUFFLE (PAGE 27)

3. CLEAR (PAGE 30)

20. POWER ON/OFP (PAGE 20)

PROGRAM (PAGE 30) 21. NUMBERS (PAGE 25)

DISPLAY (PAGE 32)

22. MENU (PAGE 25)

TITLE (PAGE 24)

23. ENTER/PLAY (PAGES

DIRECTION 10,20,21,22,23,24,27,30,33,34)

(UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT)

(PAGES 10,18,21,24,28,33,34) 24. AFF (APEX FULL-SCREEN

FUNCTION) (PAGE 19)

25. VOLUME UP/DOWN

26. ANGLE (PAGE 29)

27. A-B REPEAT (PAGE 26)

8. SETUP (PAGES 33,34)

9. ZOOM (PAGE 28)

10. SUBTITLE (PAGE 31)

11. AUDIO (PAGES 17,29)

28, NEXT (PAGES 24,25,27)

12. REPEAT (PAGE2B)

29. PREVIOUS (PAGES 25,27)

13. PIN (PAUNTSC)"*

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14. REWIND (PAGE 22)

30. PAUSE/STEP (PAGES 21,22)

45. FORWARD (PAGE 2.2) 31. VOCALASSIST

16. STOP (PAGES 21,23,33)

I"/. RESUME

32. PBCOFF (PAGES25,27,30)

33. GOTO(PAGE25)

Please turn the master power sv,_tchon the DVD video player.

Power buttonon this remote controlunitis for standby poweronly.

** PAL/NTSC system switch button, if your DISC is PAL system, the

picture on TV screenwillkeep goingupand down, press PIN button

to normalplayback.

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To operate the DVD video player,you mustfirst place the batteries inthe remote control.

Open the cover.

Insert batteries (AAA size).

Make sure to match the + and - on

the batteries to the marks inside the

battery compartmenL

Close the cover.

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Operating DVD video player with the remote control.

_............................. The remote control must point at the remote sensor, in order for the

................,_,,_,,,, _ _*_, ...... DVD player to function correctly.

":: /_.._L,_ : Distance: Maximum of 7 m from the front of the remote sensor,

Angle: Approximately 30 ° from each direction.

t *Please do not place the remote sensor towards any light source such as direct

i=_"_ sunfightor illumination. The DVD video player will malfunction, if you do so,

/_ BATTERIES

FOLLOWINSTRUCTIONSBELOWBECAUSEINCORRECTUSE OF BATrERIESMIGHTCAUSETHEMTO LEAKOR CORRODE.

• Do not place the batteries in the wrong direction.

• it isdangerous to charge/heat/open or short-circuitthe batteries.

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

• When not usingthe remote conb'olfor a longdurationof time, remove the batteries.

• If difficultiesoccur withthe remote control,or if the operatingrange becomes reduced, replace the battedes.

• With normal usage the batteries shouldlast one year.

/_ REMOTE CONTROL

•The remotecontrolshouldbeaimeddirectlytowardstheremotesensoroftheDVDvideoplayer.

•Avoiddroppingtheremotecontrol

•Avoidexposingtheremotetoheator liquids.

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Connecting the DVD video player to your ]V.

• How to setup the sound output

From the SETUP MENU, set the "AUDIO OUTPUT" to "ANALOG".

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• It will be helpfulto also refer to the manual of the connected "IV.

• Turnoff the power and unplugbothunits beforesetting upany connections.

• The playback picturewill be distorted, ifyoudo notconnectthe DVD video playerdirectlyto your TV because DVD videodiscs

are protectedby Macrovislan.

• Therefore, ifyou connectthe DVD video playertoa video cassette recorder(VCR), or "FVNCRcombination, the playback picture

will be distorted.

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The Component Video input allows you to enjoy the best picture quality of the DVD video discs.

• How to setup the sound output

From the SETUP MENU, set the "AUDIO OUT" To "ANALOG".

• How to setup the video output

From the SETUP MENU, set the "SET VIDEO OUT" to "YUV VIDEO" when using the Component Video

output jacks.

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TO Cr VIDEO IN

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• It will be helpful to also refer to the manual of the connected TV.

• Turn off the power end unplug both units before setting up any connections.

• Keep the DVD video player away from any tuner or radio to avoid any staticor distorted sound during a broadcast.

• When connecting or disconnecting the DVD video player, be sure to turn off the amplifier to avoid any speaker damage.

• Due to the wide dynamic range of sound output of the DVD video player, adjust the volume of your receiver to a comfortably

moderate listening level to avoid any speaker damage.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT

Componentinput terminals when connected to selected TVs and monitorswillproduce a higher quality picture playback.Depending

on the selected TVs and monitors,the wording of the component input terminals may vary. (ie:R-Y, Y, B-Y, etc.) If there are any

fluctuationswith the colorplayed back adjustthe TV or monitor to achieve the best audio and/or picture.

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Dolby DigitallDTS

Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound are currently what you hear when

you go to the movies. Now you can enjoy home theater, or concert like

audio with the most amazing sound quality, in the comforts of your own

home.

Dolby Digital and DTS programming can deliver surround with five discrete

full range channels plus a sixth channel for subwoufers (5.1 Format). You

can enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround Sound System. By

connecting your DVD player to a Dolby Digital/DTS receiver, or a Dolby

Digital Ready receiver with an external (Dolby Digital) decoder.

• How to setup the sound output

FromtheSETUP MENU displays, setthe "AUDIO OUT" to"SPDIF/RAW".

This product incorporates copyright protection

technology that is protected by method claims of

certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property

rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other

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

authodzed by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse

engineedng or disassembly is prohibited.

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

broadcast on cable, play in public, and rent

copyrighted material without permission.

DVD video discs are copy protected, and any

recordings made from these discs will be distorted.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

"Dolby"and the double-D symbol are trademarks of

Dolby Laboratodes. Confidential Unpublished works.

_1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights

reserved.

"DTS" and _)TS Digital Out'are trademarks of Digital

Theater Systems, Inc.

• Do not connectthe PCM/BITSTREAM jackofthe DVD video playertothe AC-3 RF inputof a Dolby Digital receiver.Instead, connect

to the "OPTICAL" or "COAXIAL" input of a Dolby Digltal/DTS receiver or Processor,The input ofthe NV receiver is notcompatible

with the PCM/BITSTREAM jack and is primarilyfor Laserdiscsonly.

• Connect the PCM/BITSTREAM jack of the DVD video playertothe "OPTICAL" or "COAXIAL" input of a Dolby Digital/DTS receiver

or Processor.

• It will be helpfulto also refer to the manual of the connected"IV.

• Turn off the power and unplugboth unitsbefore 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

moderate listeninglevel to avoid any speaker damage.

• When connectingor disconnectingthe DVD video player, besure toturnoff the amplifier to avoid any speaker damage.

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DO NOT set "AUDIO OUTPUT" to "SPDIF/RAW" via the SETUP MENU displays, unless connecting (Via the

PCM/BITSTREAM jack) a receiver that has the Dolby Digital/DTS decoding functions. Take precaution for high volume

sounds may damage your speakers as well as your hearing.

Enjoying 2 Channel Digital Stereo

Sound (BETTER)

2 Channel Digital Stereo

Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround

Sound (GOOD)

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

Enjoy the dynamic sound of 2 Channel Digital

Stereo by connecting an amplifier equipped with

a digital audio input and speaker system (right

and left front speakers).

Enjoy the dynamic realistic sound of Dolby Pro

Logic Surround by connecting an amplifier and

speaker system (right and left front speakers, a

center speaker, and one or two rear speakers).

To VIDEO

OUT

AUOIO OUT 1

V_deo c_ble Audio _able

Set "AUDIO OUTPUT" to "SPDIF/PCM

setup menu.

"via the

Set "AUDIO OUTPUT" to "ANALOG" via the

setup menu.

• Itwill be helpfulto also refer to the manuals of the connected"IV & AN Receiver.

• Turn off the power and unplug both units before settingup 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

moderate listening level to avoid any speaker damage.

• When connecting or disconnecting the DVD video player, be sure to turn off the amplifier to avoid any speaker damage.

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Many older televisions do not have the newer component-video, S-video, or RCA connections that allow you to

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 determine 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 a home electronics retailer.

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.

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Connecting the TV to the DVD

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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 circuitryto 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 ofthe RF modulator. Make sure

to match up the colors correctly.

3) Connect a coaxial cable from the "To TV" jack on

the RF modulator to the jack on the back of your

TV.

4) Make sure your'IV is set to the appropriate

channel before using your DVD player. In most

cases, this is channel 3 or 4.

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Connecting the TV to the DVD through

the Cable or Satellite Box

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 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.

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4) Connect a coaxial cable from the "To TV" jack on the RF modulator

to the jack on the back of your "iV.

5) Make sure your "IV isset to the appropriate channel before using

your DVD player. In most cases, this is channel 3 or 4.

Connecting the TV, DVD, VCR, and Cable

or Satellite Box

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 intothe 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 colom 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 rv" jack

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on the RF modulator to the jack on

the back of your TV.

6) Make sure your TV is set to the

appropdate 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.

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MP3 refersto a newformat of music files widelyavailable overthe intemet. These files can be downloadedto one's

computer,storedon the harddriveand exchanged between differentPC's. Popularityof thisformat soaredinthe past

few yearsto new highs.APEX DigitalInc.is the firstcompanytooffera home DVD playerwith playbackcapability of

CDR discsrecordedwith MP3 audiofiles.

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WMA refers to a new format of music files from Microsoft availablefor playback from WMA web sites.The compression used

allowsyou to record from your computerup to 22 hours of music on CD-R and play back through your DVD Player. APEX

Digital is the first company to offer in a home DVD player, the ability to play back CD-R discs recorded with WMA audio files.

You can play an MP3 CD by different "PLAY MODES" such as:

- "FOLDER" (normal playback)

- "FOLDER R" (repeat playback on a specificfolder)

- "REP-ONE" (repeat playback on a song)

- "SINGLE" (playback a song only one time)

- "SHUFFLE" (random playback)

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1. To play you must view through your television. Insert an MP3 CD, the DVD video player will initialize

the disc when the tray is closed and the directory (folder) will be shown in an MP3 MENU on screen.

2. Press</>twice to select and highlight the PLAY MODE.

Then press ^/reach way to select play mode options (repeat, shuffle, etc.)

Then press </> twice then the "down" key to select and highlight an MP3 file (song).

Press ENTER to highlight your list of songs. Press "down" key to select and highlight.

3. Press ENTER to play the MP3 file. Press_ort_ during playback to skip the tracks. If you need

to return to the main directory (folder), press STOP.

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PLAY MODE:

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I FOLDER

•The upper leftcolumn is a list showing the name of the folder. The upper dght

columnisalistshowingthenameofthesongandthesub-fold_-.

• FastFop/yardI,_or44FastReversearenotava_abisdudng MP3 playback,

• " _'_" signinf_oofofaflk_nameIndk:atesthatthisIsa folder,nota MP3file.

• "MP3" sk3n infrontofa ritenameindicatesthatthisisa MP3file.

• Dudng MP3 playback, youcannotaccessto"PLAYMODE"f_derorson_.

•Youarealined amaximumof11cha_ foreachfotderorsong.

• For"SHUFFLE"playback, youareallowedplayback randomly inafokterofll_

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

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Make sure that the Karaoke discs a DVD Karaoke disc. This is the only compatible format that this DVD video

player will recognize.

1. Connect the microphone to MIC 1 or/and MIC 2.

MIC

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2. Adjust the MIC level and ECHO level.

MIC LEVEL ECHO LEVEL

+ +

How to adjust the sound level of the Microphone(s):

Using the MIC LEVEL on the front panel of the DVD video player, adjust the knob of

MIC LEVEL untilyour sound level of preference.

How to adjust the ECHO LEVEL/KEY LEVEL:

For echo, using the ECHO LEVEL on the front panel of the DVD video player, adjust

the knob of ECHO LEVEL until your sound level of preference.

To finish the Karaoke:

Disconnect the microphone from the MIC jack.

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

- Lowerthe sound levelof the microphone.

- Lowerthe sound levelvolume of the speaker.

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• Sound selection

* For DVD Karaoke disc:

Press "AUDIO" for sound selection•

* For DVD Karaoke disc:

Press "MUTE" to eliminate sound and vocal. Keep

the microphone on.

With the introductionof Digital/High-Definition "rv, new HDTV ready televisions can scan viewable information

at double the frequency of standard NTSC televisions. This providesfor greater picture clarityand detail. The

AD-2500 provides the delivery of images to these newer televisions with greater detail and a film like quality.

Connect the player to your HDrV ready television using the component video inputs (see page 11).

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1. To play you must view through your television. Insert a WMA CD, the DVD video player will Initialize

the disc when the tray is closed and the directory (folder) will be shown in a WMA MENU on screen.

2. Press</>twlce to select and highlight the PLAY MODE.

Then pressA/veach way to select play mode options (repeat, shuffle, etc.)

Then press </>twice then the "down" key to select and highlight an WMA file (song).

Press ENTER to highlight your list of songs.

3. Press ENTER to play the WMA file. Press _1or I_ during playback to skip the tracks. If you need

to return to the main directory (folder), press STOP, then press ^/v/</> to return.

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PLAY MODE:

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• The upper left columnis a listshowingthe name of the folden The upper rightCOlumnisa listshowing the name ofthe song and

the sub*folder.

• Fast Forward 1't1"or <4 Fast Reverse are not available duringWMA playback.

•" _" sign in frontof a file name indicatesthat this is a folder, not a WMA file.

• =WMA_sign in frontof a file name indicatesthat this is a WMA file.

• DuringWMA playback,you cannot gain access to "PLAYMODE" folder or songs.

• You are allowed a maximum of 11 characters for each folder or song.

• For "SHUFFLE" playback, you are allowed playback randomly in a folder only.

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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 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).

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Before AFF

After AFF

,_AFF will not function in pause/stop mode.

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APEX Digital is the first company to offer, in a DVD player, the ability to playback most JPEG files, that are

commonly used for digitalcameras, and KODAK PictureCDs to view your photos on a television in the

comfort of your home from a CD-R!

You can order a KODAK Picture CD simply by checking the box on the photofinishing envelope when you

drop off a roll of film (35mm or Advanced Photo System - APS color print film) at the time of processing.

When your order is returned, you receive your prints, negatives and full roll of pictures safely stored on a

KODAK Picture CD. Each KODAK Picture CD brings you the ability share your photos with your family,

friends, and/or business associates.

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How to playback DVD video discs

• Turn on the "IV 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.

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

The POWER indicatorwill illuminate red, as the DVD video player turns on. (_

• Set the playback picture size to the respective ratio of the connected TV via

the SETUP MENU displays.

• Set the "AUDIO OUT" to "ANALOG" via the SETUP MENU displays, ifyou

do not have the necessary equipment to enjoy Dolby Digital/DTS sound.

2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. (_)

This will open the disc tray.

3. Place the disc on the disc tray.

With the playback side down.

4. Press ENTER/PLAY (_

After closing the disc tray playback will start.

As the DVD video player is reading the disc, a

menu will appear on screen.

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

DVD video disc, audio CDs, or MP3 CD on

the disc tray.

The menu screen will appear automatically

or you may access the menu screen by

pressingthe TITLE button.

• Moving the DVD video player during playback may cause damage to the disc as well as the player.

• Toopen and closethe disc tray,you may onlyuse the OPEN/CLOSE buttonon the remotecontrolor DVD videoplayer.

• Do notforce or placeanything other than DVD video disc, MP3 CD, or audio CDs on the disctray.

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