Apex Digital AD-1000 Owner's Manual

Apex Digital AD-1000 Owner's Manual

Apex ad-1000: user guide

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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.
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The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE, DUE 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 INSERT.
ATTENTION:
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.
CAUTION:
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
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device. Pursuant with the FCC
NOTICE:
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.
WARNING:
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.
LASER PRODUCT
AD - 1000
CLASS 1
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.
THE REGION CODE FOR THIS UNIT IS 1.
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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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  • Page 1: Safety Precautions

    - 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.
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    If the wide blade does not match up with the outlet, try reversing the plug. 19. S qualified APEX service technicians should work on your player. 20. S checks upon completion of the unit.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction 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 quality, and multichannel sound. Unique features of this compact player include an S-video output, selecting of sound track and subtitle languages and of different camera angles (depending on the disc).
  • Page 4: Notes On 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 the player.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Precautions ... 1 Important Safety Instructions ... 2 Introduction ... 3 Notes On Discs... 4 Identification of Controls ... 6 Remote Control...7 - 8 Connecting to a TV ... 9 Connecting to a TV using a RF Modulator ...10 - 11 Connecting Optional Equipment...12 - 13 What is MP3 and VCD ?...14...
  • Page 6: Identification Of Controls

    Identification of Controls FRONT PANEL REAR PANEL POWER ON/OFF DVD TRAY OPEN/CLOSE DIGITAL AUDIO-COAXIAL OUTPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT 1 COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT 2 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT L ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT R POWER CORD PLAY PAUSE STOP AD - 1000...
  • Page 7: Remote Control

    Remote Control THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL DESCRIBE THE FUNCTIONS ON THE REMOTE CONTROL. POWER (PAGE 7, 14) NUMBER KEYS (PGS.19, 27) SHUFFLE (PAGE 21) PROGRAM (PAGE 24) VOCAL ASSIST (PAGE 22) RESUME (PAGE 7) SLOW (PAGE 17) STEP (PAGE 16) SETUP (9-11, 19, 27, 28) 10.
  • Page 8: Operating With The Remote Control

    Remote Control PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL To operate the DVD video player, you must first place the batteries in the remote control. Open the cover. OPERATING WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL Operating video player with the remote control. 30˚ 30˚ NOTICE (BATTERIES) INCORRECT USE OF BATTERIES MIGHT CAUSE THEM TO LEAK OR CORRODE •...
  • Page 9: Connecting To A Tv

    Connecting to a TV GOOD, BETTER, BEST Connecting the DVD video player to your TV. • How to setup the sound output: From the SETUP MENU, select GENERAL SETUP by pressing ENTER. Use “down arrow” key and set the “AUDIO OUT” to “ANALOG”. GOOD TV Video Input White...
  • Page 10: Connecting To A Tv Using A Rf Modulator

    If you see a connector labeled "s-video", then you will not need an RF modulator. If you do not have either of these connectors, then you will need to purchase an RF modulator from the store where you purchased your Apex Digital DVD player or other home electronics retailers.
  • Page 11 Connecting the TV to the DVD through the Cable or Satelite 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";...
  • Page 12: Connecting Optional Equipment

    Connecting to Optional Equipment WARNING Do not set "AUDIO OUTPUT" to "SPDIF/RAW" via the SETUP MENU display, unless connecting (the PCM/BITSTREAM jack) a receiver that has the Dolby Digital/DTS decoding. Take precautions as excessive volume may damage your speakers as well as your hearing. Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound (GOOD) Dolby Pro Logic Surround...
  • Page 13 Dolby Digital and DTS programming can deliver surround sound with five discrete full range channels plus a sixth channel for a subwoofer. You can enjoy your APEX DVD with a Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround Sound System. All you need is to connect your DVD player to a Dolby Digital/DTS receiver or a Dolby Digital Ready receiver with an external decoder.
  • Page 14: What Is Mp3 And Vcd

    MP3 refers to a new format of music files available for playback over the internet because of the popularity to download music from MP3 websites on to ones computer. APEX DIGITAL is the first company to offer in a home DVD player, the ability to playback CD-R discs recorded with MP3 audio files.
  • Page 15: Mp3 Operation

    MP3 Operation PLAY AN MP3 FORMAT 1. To pIay 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.
  • Page 16: Playing Back A Disc

    Playing Back a Disc HOW TO PLAYBACK A DISC. Basic Playback (see page 9 -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 •...
  • Page 17 Playing Back a Disc FOR A HIGHER QUALITY PICTURE DVD discs produce a high resolution picture and abundance of information. This may cause some picture noise on the TV during playback. The noise will vary depending on the selected TV used with the DVD video player. To control picture noise reduce the sharpness adjustment on your TV when viewing DVD discs.
  • Page 18 Playing Back a Disc ADVANCED PLAYBACK The DVD video player allows you to playback discs at various speeds. PLAYING AT 2X, 4X, 6X OR 8X THE NORMAL SPEED You can play back a disc at 2x, 4x, 6x or 8x the normal speed. Press the REV or FWD button during playback.
  • Page 19: Playing In Slow Motion

    Playing Back a Disc PLAYING IN SLOW-MOTION A disc can also be played back in slow-motion. TV SCREEN (FORWARD) SF 2x SF 4x 1/2 the normal speed 1/4 the normal speed TV SCREEN (REVERSE) SR 2x SR 4x 1/2 the normal speed 1/4 the normal speed Press the SLOW button during playback The playback speed becomes 1/2, 1/4, or 1/8 of the normal speed...
  • Page 20: Locating A Specific Title, Chapter Or Track

    Locating a Specific Title, Chapter or Track THE DVD VIDEO DISCS ARE NORMALLY DIVIDED INTO TITLES. THE TITLES ARE SUB-DIVIDED INTO CHAPTERS. MOREOVER, VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD and MP3 CD ARE DIVIDED INTO TRACKS. YOU CAN CONVENIENTLY LOCATE ANY SPECIFIC TITLE, CHAPTER, OR TRACK WITH THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER.
  • Page 21 Locating a Specific Title, Chapter or Track VIEW INDIVIDUAL CHAPTERS If the DVD video disc contains different chapters, you can locate a specific chapter. 1. Press PBC OFF. PBC OFF 2. Press to show the rest of the chapters. 3. Digest function: View a frame from each chapter. The DVD player starts to play selected chapter.
  • Page 22: Playing Repeatedly

    Playing Repeatedly THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO PLAY/BACK A SPECIFIC TITLE, CHAPTER, TRACK, 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.
  • Page 23: Playing In Random Order

    Playing in Random Order THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO PLAY/BACK TITLES, CHAPTERS WITHIN A TITLE, OR TRACKS IN RANDOM ORDER. (RANDOM PLAYBACK) PLAYING TITLES IN RANDOM ORDER This DVD video player will automatically choose the titles in a DVD video disc and play them back randomly. SHUFFLE PBC OFF ENTER/PLAY...
  • Page 24: Zooming A Picture/ Vocal Assist

    Zooming a Picture/ Vocal Assist On VCD ZOOMING A PICTURE This DVD video player allows you to zoom into a picture as well as shift the zoom point. Press ZOOM during normal playback or slow - motion. The DVD video player magnifies in the center of the picture. If you press TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK.
  • Page 25: Selecting The Camera Angle/Language/Audio Settings

    Selecting Camera Angles/ Language / Audio Settings THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO SELECT FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT ANGLES AND LANGUAGES. ANGLE 1 ANGLE 2 Selecting the camera angle HOW TO CHANGE THE CAMERA ANGLE Press the ANGLE button while playing back a scene recorded with multiple angles.
  • Page 26: Playing In A Favorite Order

    Playing in a Favorite Order COMBINE YOUR FAVORITE TITLES, CHAPTERS, OR TRACKS AND PLAY THEM BACK IN ANY ORDER. PROGRAM UP TO 99 ITEMS INTO THE MEMORY. (PROGRAM PLAYBACK) HOW TO SET TITLES, CHAPTERS, OR TRACKS IN A FAVORITE ORDER The program playback function will automatically playback titles, chapters or tracks in the order preprogrammed.
  • Page 27: Selecting Subtitles

    Selecting Subtitles THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO DISPLAY THE SUBTITLES FROM THOSE INCLUDED ON THE DISC, ON TO YOUR TV SCREEN. Good evening HOW TO DISPLAY SUBTITLES You have the option to select a preferred subtitle from those included on the DVD video disc. SUB-T To TURN OFF the subtitles.
  • Page 28: Using The On-Screen Display

    Using the On-Screen Display THE DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO VIEW THE OPERATIONAL STATUS AND DISC INFORMATION ON YOUR TV SCREEN. CHECKING THE OPERATIONAL STATUS With this function you can view the following: -Current title -Track number -Total playing time Press DISPLAY during playback DISPLAY TO TURN OFF THE ON-SCREEN...
  • Page 29: Setting The Parental Lock

    Setting the Parental Lock YOU CAN USE THE PARENTAL LOCK FUNCTION ONLY WITH DVD VIDEO DISCS EQUIPPED WITH THE PARENTAL LOCK FEATURE. SETTING THE PARENTAL LOCK DVD video discs equipped with the parental lock function are rated according to their content. The contents allowed by a parental lock level and the way a DVD video disc can be controlled may vary from disc to disc.
  • Page 30: Customizing The Function Settings

    Customizing the Function Settings THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO CUSTOMIZE THE PERFORMANCE TO YOUR PERSONAL PREFERENCE. SPEAKER SETUP GENERAL SETUP DISPLAYING THE SETUP MENU SCREEN The SETUP MENU screen asks you to select a setting category from General Setup, Speaker Setup, Dolby Digital Setup, and Preferences.
  • Page 31: Memo On Output Sounds & Pbc

    Memo On Output Sounds & PBC DISCS AND OUTPUT SOUNDS Sound recording Dolby Digital system Audio setting on SPDIF the setting screen /RAW ANALOG _____ AUDIO OUT jacks Dolby DIGITAL Digital AUDIO OUT jack bitstream ON VIDEO CD This DVD video player supports the VIDEO CD with PBC (Version 2.0) (PBC) is the abbreviation for Play Back Control.) You can enjoy two kinds of playback depending on type of disc.
  • Page 32: Specifications

    Specifications DVD VIDEO PLAYER/OUTPUTS/SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES DVD VIDEO PLAYER Power supply Power consumption Mass External dimensions Signal system Laser OUTPUTS Video output S video output Audio output (digital audio) Audio output (analog audio) SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Audio cable (red and white) Remote control Batteries (AA) Video cable (yellow) User’s manual...
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOMS AND CORRECTION Symptom No power • Connect the power plug into the wall outlet securely. No picture • Verify the connection from the DVD video output to the TV video input. Then switch TV to appropriate mode (video 1) •...
  • Page 34: Limited Warranty

    Proof of purchase is required to receive warranty service such as the original sales receipt showing original date of purchase from an authorized Apex Digital, Inc. dealer in N. America. Keep your original box and packaging in case your unit needs to be shipped to us.

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