Apex Digital AD-3201 User Manual

Apex Digital AD-3201 User Manual

Apex ad-3201: user guide

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Limited Warranty
WHO IS COVERED?
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.
WHAT IS COVERED?
Warranty repair from the original date of purchase: One (1) year replacement of parts; 90 days limited labor
warranty coverage.
If you don't have proof of purchase, your unit will be considered out-of-warranty & will be charged at a flat labor rate.
WHAT IS EXCLUDED?
Your warranty does not cover:
- Labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjustment of customer controls on the product, and
installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the product.
- Product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not
within the control of Apex Digital, Inc.
- A product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any country other than the country
for which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of products damaged by these
modifications.
- Incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product. (Some states do not allow the incidental or
consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This includes, but is not limited to,
prerecorded material, whether copyrighted or not.)
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE:
Check your owner's manual under "Troubleshooting Guide" and visit our website www.apexdigitalinc.com for
the latest updates under FAQ.
ORDERING ACCESSORIES:
You may purchase a remote control ($20 U.S. or $35 in Canada), owners manual ($7), and/ or firmware
upgrade, if applicable to your player ($10). Specify model number, name & address with a cashiers check made
out to Apex Digital.
MODEL # _____________________________
WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?
Please contact
customer service:
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.
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ONE YEAR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS
APEX DIGITAL, INC.
2919 E. Philadelphia St., Ontario, CA 91761
(909) 930-1239 Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm (California)
email:service@apexdigitalinc.com
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90 DAYS LABOR
SERIAL # ____________________________
AD - 3201

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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2: Troubleshooting Guide

    Trouble Shooting 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 3: 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 (AAA) Power cable Video cable (yellow)
  • Page 4: Memo On Disc Output & Pbc

    Memo On Disc Output & 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 5: Customizing The Function Settings

    Customizing the Function Settings THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO CUSTOMIZE THE PERFORMANCE TO YOUR PERSONAL PREFERENCE. Language DISPLAYING THE SETUP MENU SCREEN The SETUP MENU screen asks you to select a setting category from Language, Video, Audio and Rating. The selected category will provide you the setting details using the succeeding screen.
  • Page 6: 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 7: Using The On-Screen Display

    Using the On-Screen Display THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO VIEW THE OPERATIONAL STATUS AND DISC INFORMATION ON TO YOUR TV SCREEN. CHECKING THE OPERATIONAL STATUS With this function, you can view on your TV, the following: -Type of disc -Current title -Track number -Total playing time...
  • Page 8: 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 some DVD video disc. Press the SUB-T button during playback.
  • Page 9: Playing In A Favorite Order

    Playing in a Favorite Order YOU CAN COMBINE YOUR FAVORITE TITLES, CHAPTERS, OR TRACKS AND PLAY THEM BACK IN ANY ORDER. YOU CAN 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 10: Selecting The Camera Angle/Selecting A Language

    Selecting the Camera Angle/Selecting a Language 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 If the DVD video disc was recorded using multiple angles, you have the option to change the camera angle of the scene you are watching.
  • Page 11: Zooming A Picture

    Zooming a Picture 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 shifts.
  • Page 12: Playing Titles In Random Order

    Playing in Random Order THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO PLAYBACK 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 NOTICE •...
  • Page 13: Playing Repeatedly

    Playing Repeatedly THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO PLAYBACK 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 14: Locating A Specific Title, Chapter Or Track

    Locating a Specific Title, Chapter or Track VIEW INDIVIDUAL CHAPTERS 1.If the VCD video disc contains different chapters, you can locate a specific chapter. Press PBC . PBC OFF PBC ON 2.If the DVD video disc contains different chapters, you can locate a specific chapter.
  • Page 15: Locating A Title Using The Title Menu

    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,HDCD ARE DIVIDED INTO TRACKS. YOU CAN CONVENIENTLY LOCATE ANY SPECIFIC TITLE, CHAPTER, OR TRACK WITH THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER.
  • Page 16: Digital Equalizer

    Digital EQ/ 3D Surround DIGITAL EQUALIZER Selecting Your Equalizer (Note: Digital EQ does not work on DVD’s) 1. Press the Equalizer button on the Remote Control. 2. Select between the modes by pressing the Enter button. 3. Exit the Equalizer menu by pressing the Return button on the Remote. This unique feature allows you to fine tune specific audio frequencies to adjust the sound quality for CD’s and VCD’s.
  • Page 17: Playing Back A Disc

    Playing Back a Disc PLAYING IN SLOW-MOTION A disc can also be played back in slow-motion. Press the SLOW button during playback The playback speed becomes 1/2, 1/4, 1/6,or 1/7 each time you press the SLOW button. (Reverse slow play is the same.) NOTICE •...
  • Page 18: Advanced Playback

    Playing Back a Disc ADVANCED PLAYBACK The DVD video player allows you to playback discs at various speeds.You may also resume playback from the location where you stopped playback. PLAYING AT X2, X4, X8 OR X20 THE NORMAL SPEED You can play back a disc at x2, x4,x8 or x20 the normal speed. Press the REV or FWD button during playback.
  • Page 19 Playing Back a Disc FOR A HIGHER QUALITY PICTURE The DVD video discs produces a high resolution picture and an abundance of information. This causes periodical picture noise on the TV during playback. The noise will vary depending on the TV use with this DVD video player.
  • Page 20 Playing Back a Disc HOW TO PLAYBACK A DISC. Basic Playback ( see page 10 -12 for connections 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 21 MP3 Operation You can play an MP3 CD. Insert an MP3 CD, the DVD player will initialize the disc and the directory will be displayed on the TV screen. MP3______________________Track1/119 00:00:32 AN MP3 FORMAT 1 TRACK01 2 TRACK02 3 TRACK03 4 TRACK04 5 TRACK05 6 TRACK06...
  • Page 22: What Is Vcd

    • When you playback a video CD, you must turn PBC OFF in order to stop the chapter/scene. • The AD-3201 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 23: Connecting To Optional Equipment

    Connecting to Optional Equipment WARNING DO NOT set "AUDIO "Digital to PCM/RAW via the SETUP MENU displays, unless connecting to (Via the COAXIAL/OPTICAL 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 Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound (GOOD) Dolby Pro Logic Surround...
  • Page 24 Dolby Digital and DTS programming can deliver surround with five discrete full range channels plus a sixth channel for a subwoofer. You can enjoy your APEX DVD with your Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround Sound System. Connect your DVD player to a Dolby Digital/DTS receiver, or a Dolby Digital Ready receiver with an external decoder.
  • Page 25: Connecting To A Tv Using A Rf Modulator

    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 26 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 27 Connecting to a TV Setting up your player Be sure your TV is set to the Video Input Channel before you select the Setup Menu. Step 1: Connect the RCA Video/ Audio cable to your TV. Step 2: Connect the yellow cable to the VIDEO on the back of your player.
  • Page 28: Preparing 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 DVD video player with the remote control. OPEN/CLOSE D V D V I D E O P L AY E R SKIP STOP PAUSE...
  • Page 29 Remote Control THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL DESCRIBE THE FUNCTIONS ON THE REMOTE CONTROL. POWER (PAGE 15) SETUP (PGS 29,30) AUDIO (PAGE 25) SUBTITLE (PAGE 27) NUMBERS (PAGE. 21) SHUFFLE (PAGE 23) ENHANCE (PAGE 24) PROGRAM (PAGE 26) DIRECTION KEYS (PGS.
  • Page 30: Dvd Display

    DVD Display VIDEO CD/AUDIO CD indicator PBC indicator Title number indicator TITLE DVD indicator The indicators vary depending on the kinds of discs you play. VCD Video discs DVD Video discs • When closing the disc tray: • When closing the disc tray: Example Example •...
  • Page 31: Identification Of Controls

    Identification of Controls FRONT PANEL REAR PANEL POWER ON/OFF DVD DISPLAY DISC LOADING TRAY OPEN/CLOSE STOP COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT L S-VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL AUDIO-COAXIAL OUTPUT ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT R OPTICAL OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT POWER CORD INPUT PLAY PAUSE SKIP FORWARD...
  • Page 32 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 a TV using a RF modulator ...25 Connecting Optional Equipment...11-12 What is MP3 , VCD and HDCD?...13...
  • Page 33: Notes On Discs

    Macrovision Corp. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Apex Digital Inc.shall not be 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.
  • Page 34 Introduction Thank you for purchasing our APEX DIGITAL player. 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 stereo or multichannel sound (depending on the disc and your playback system).
  • Page 35: 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 36: 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.

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