Apex Digital AD-1500 Owner's Manual

Apex ad-1500: owners manual

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Safety Precautions
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within
the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
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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.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
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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Summary of Contents for Apex Digital AD-1500

  • Page 1 - 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

    The DVD video player is a precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn down, picture quality becomes poor. We recommend regular inspection and maintenance every 1,000 hours of use depending on the operating environment. AD-1500...
  • 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 Optional Equipment...10-11 What is MP3 and VCD ?...12 MP3 Operation...13 Playing Back a Disc...14 - 17 Locating a Specific Title,...
  • Page 6: Identification Of Controls

    Identification of Controls FRONT PANEL REAR PANEL POWER ON/OFF DVD DISPLAY 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-1500...
  • Page 7: Remote Control

    Remote Control THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL DESCRIBE THE FUNCTIONS ON THE REMOTE CONTROL. POWER (PAGE 7, 14) NUMBER KEYS (PG. 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 Distance: Maximum of 7 m from the front of the remote sensor. Angle: Approximately 30º from each direction. *Do not place the remote sensor towards any light source such as direct sunlight. The DVD video player may malfunction. Close the cover. AD-1500...
  • Page 9: Connecting To A Tv

    Macrovision. • If your TV only has a cable antenna connection and no video inputs to connect your TV to the DVD player, you will need to purchase an RF adapter from your dealer. AD-1500 BETTER White...
  • Page 10 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

    (right and left front speakers). To VIDEO To PCM/BITSTREAM Yellow Coaxial cable (optional) To digital Connection audio input Example Amplifier equipped with digital audio input To video Front input speaker Front (left) speaker (right) AD-1500...
  • 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 1)When you playback video CD, you must turn PBC OFF in order to stop the chapter/scene. 2) The AD-1500 DVD player will only play “Comercially” made VCD and SVCD’s. Apex does not now of any software that will produce VCD’s or SVCD on a PC or MAC.
  • Page 15: Mp3 Operation

    • During MP3 playback, you cannot access to “PLAY MODE” 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. AD-1500 during playback to skip the tracks. If you need MP3 MENU...
  • Page 16: Playing Back A Disc

    DVD video player to malfunction. • Do not force or place anything other than 5” DVD’s or CD’s on the disc tray. Notice • The menu screen will appear automatically or you may access the menu screen by pressing the TITLE button. AD-1500...
  • Page 17 Note: The AD-1500 DVD player will only play “Comercially” made VCD and SVCD’s. Apex does not now of any software that will produce VCD’s or SVCD on a PC or MAC. HOW TO START PLAYBACK FROM THE MENU SCREEN 1.
  • Page 18 • MP3 CD does not utilize this feature. Continued Slow Frame by Motion Frame FF 6x FF 8x 6x the normal speed 8x the normal speed Last Play TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK. Press ENTER/PLAY. STEP TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK. Press ENTER/PLAY. STEP ENTER /PLAY PAUSE AD-1500...
  • Page 19: Playing Back A Disc

    - Adjusting/changing the parental lock or selecting a different language setting. • On occasion depending on the disc, you may experience a difference of location where playback resumes. • MP3 CDs does not utilize this feature. AD-1500 Continued SF 8x...
  • Page 20: Locating A Specific Title, Chapter Or Track

    DVD video player starts playback from the beginning of Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 VIDEO CD/Audio CD TITLE Title 1 Title 3 Example of a title menu. SKIP Track 5 Title 2 Title 4 SKIP AD-1500...
  • Page 21: Chapter Or Track

    TITLE and CHAPTERS. • In order to access the GOTO function on some discs, you must first press the PBC OFF. • To select the time, you can press the GOTO twice. AD-1500 GOTO Continued...
  • Page 22: Playing Repeatedly

    REPEAT OFF DVD video disc REPEAT, Repeats the same chapter. Repeats the same title. Resumes normal playback. A to B SET A A to B SET B A to B CANCELLED REPEAT A-B RPT A-B RPT A-B RPT A-B RPT AD-1500...
  • Page 23: Playing In Random Order

    PBC OFF ENTER/PLAY NOTICE • The DVD video player will go to another chapter or track and start playback if you press the SKIP AD-1500 1. Press the PBC OFF button 2. Press the SHUFFLE button during stop SHUFFLE ON 3.
  • Page 24: Zooming A Picture/ Vocal Assist

    Sound-multiplex is eliminated and your voice will be heard. The vocal cancel function may not work on some discs. The vocal change function works with a disc recorded in sound-multiplex. ZOOM X 2 ZOOM X 4 during zoom playback, the zoom point shifts. VOCAL ASSIST ZOOM AD-1500...
  • Page 25: Selecting The Camera Angle/Language

    • The player returns to the initial default settings, when you turn on the DVD video player or replace a disc. • The DVD video player plays the prior sound programmed on the disc, when you select a format which is not included on the disc. AD-1500 Good evening...
  • Page 26: Playing In A Favorite Order

    Track 4 on your CD CLEAR PROGRAM To CHANGE the programmed item: To CANCEL the programmed item: button. To RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK from memory playback Press the PBC OFF button during stop. The MEMORY indicator will disappear. PBC OFF CLEAR AD-1500...
  • Page 27: Selecting Subtitles

    • As you press the SUB-T button, the subtitles may not appear immediately during some scenes. • If the subtitles continue to show on your TV even after the DVD has been turned off, please refer to the TV’s close caption settings. AD-1500 Bonsoir Buenas tardes Press the SUB-T button during playback.
  • Page 28: Using The On-Screen Display

    Current Title Current Chapter TITLE 03/10 CHAPTER 01/02 0:01:30 Total Chapter TITLE REMAIN 1:14:08 CHAPTER ELAPSED 0:00:45 CHAPTER REMAIN 0:16:22 Total playing time of the disc is displayed on the DVD display. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY Again. DISPLAY DISPLAY Total Title AD-1500...
  • Page 29: Setting The Parental Lock

    GOTO PREFERENCES PAGE Note: To access the Preference Menu, go to the Setup Menu and remove all disc from your DVD player. AD-1500 4. Select PARENTAL, press STOP - - SETUP MENU - - MAIN PAGE 5. Select ratings, press ENTER...
  • Page 30: Customizing The Function Settings

    - - DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP - - OP MODE DUAL MONO DYNAMIC MAIN PAGE DOLBY DIGITAL RELATED Setup Current Status 3308 ENTER/PLAY NORMAL/PS* NORMAL/LB WIDE MULTI NTSC* ENGLISH* CHINESE ANALOG* SPDIF/RAW SPDIF/PCM STEREO* L MONO R MONO MIX MONO AD-1500...
  • Page 31: Memo On Output Sounds & Pbc

    You can enjoy two kinds of playback depending on type of disc. TYPE OF DISC VIDEO CD without PBC (VERSION 1.1) VIDEO CD with PBC (VERSION 2.0) MPEG 1 AUDIO LAYER 3 DISC (MP3) MP3 Audio Disc Play Back Capable AD-1500 DVD Video Discs MPEG 2 48kHz SPDIF SPDIF SPDIF SPDIF...
  • Page 32: Specifications

    , negative sync., pin jack x 1 (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 negative sync., Mini DIN 4-pin x 1 (C) 0.286 V (p-p), 75 0.5 V (p-p), 75 , pin jack x 1 2.0 V (rms), 10K , pin jack(L,R) x 1 1 pair AD-1500...
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting Guide

    • Make sure MP3 file are not encoded with a variable bit rate such as provided by Real Networks. The remote control • Replace the batteries with new ones. does not work properly AD-1500 Check the following guide for a possible correction to a problem before contacting customer service. Check FAQ at our website: www.apexdigitalinc.com/ Correction...
  • 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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