Apex Digital AD-500 User Manual

Apex ad-500: 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.
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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.
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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 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).
  • 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 this 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 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...
  • Page 6: Identification Of Controls

    Identification of Controls FRONT PANEL REAR PANEL POWER ON/OFF DISC LOADING TRAY OPEN/CLOSE PLAY PAUSE STOP POWER CORD PCM DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT RCA STEREO AUDIO OUTPUT CHAPTER SKIP REVERSE CHAPTER SKIP FORWARD FORWARD SCAN REVERSE SCAN DVD DISPLAY S-VIDEO OUT JACK COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT AD - 500w...
  • Page 7: Dvd Display

    DVD Display Illuminates during playback Illuminates in the status of still image (pause) Illuminates when a VCD or CD disc loaded Illuminates when a DVD disc loaded Illuminates during a menu play (limited only to VCD disc with playback control) NTSC Indicates playback in PAL system Indicates playback in NTSC system...
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Remote Control THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL DESCRIBE THE FUNCTIONS ON THE REMOTE CONTROL. POWER ON/OFF (PAGES 5,8) SYSTEM (PAGE 25) AUDIO (SEE PAGES 21,25) NUMBERED KEYS (SEE PAGES 19, 22, 27) SKIP CHAPTERS/TRACKS (SEE PAGE 19) STOP (SEE PAGES 16) SETUP (SEE PAGES 12,13,24,25,27) DIRECTION KEYS...
  • Page 9: 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. NOTICE (BATTERIES) FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW BECAUSE INCORRECT USE OF BATTERIES MIGHT CAUSE THEM TO LEAK OR CORRODE •...
  • Page 10: Connecting To A Tv

    Connecting to a TV 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 NOTE (GOOD):Connect VIDEO CORD (yellow) from the “VIDEO OUT”...
  • Page 11: Connecting To Optional Equipment

    Connecting to Optional Equipment 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...
  • Page 12: General Setup Menu

    GENERAL SETUP MENU 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. GENERAL SETUP With no disc in tray: 1) Press SETUP to view the General Setup Menu.
  • Page 13: Dolby Digital/5.1 Setup

    DOLBY DIGITAL/5.1 SETUP Dolby Digital/ 5.1 setup options should only be changed if connecting the player to a DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS surround sound processor. MENU SETTING 1. With no disc in the tray, press SETUP to view the main menu. SETUP 2.
  • Page 14: Dolby Digital/5.1 Setup

    DOLBY DIGITAL/5.1 SETUP -- DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP -- DUAL MONO DYNAMIC RNG 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.
  • Page 15: Playing Back A Disc

    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 •...
  • Page 16 Playing Back a Disc 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.
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18: 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.
  • Page 19: Locating A Specific Title Chapter

    Locating a Specific Title, Chapter or Track LOCATING A SPECIFIC CHAPTER OR TRACK This DVD video player allows you to locate consecutive chapters or tracks. Press the SKIP chapter or track The DVD video player starts playback from the selected chapter or track. How to locate preceeding chapters or tracks •...
  • Page 20: Playing Repeatedly

    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.
  • Page 21: Selecting Camera Angle & 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 22: Playing In A Favorite Order

    Playing in a Favorite Order THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO PROGRAM UP TO 99 ITEMS INTO THE MEMORY AND THEN PLAY THEM BACK IN ANY ORDER. COMBINE YOUR FAVORITE, TITLES, CHAPTERS OR TRACKS AND PLAY THEM BACK THE WAY YOU WANT IT PLAYED BACK.
  • Page 23: Selecting Subtitles

    Selecting Subtitles THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO DISPLAY THE SUBTITLES FROM THOSE INCLUDED ON THE DISC TO YOUR TV SCREEN. NOTE: Not all discs include subtitles in other languages. HOW TO DISPLAY SUBTITLES You have the option to select a preferred subtitle from those included on the DVD video disc.
  • Page 24: 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. TO CHANGE THE PARENTAL LOCK SETTING DVD video discs equipped with the parental lock function are rated according to their content.
  • Page 25: Quick Reference Of Features On Remote

    Quick Reference of Features On Remote Contro 1. SYSTEM: Select between NTSC and PAL television systems. North America uses NTSC. 2. AUDIO: Change the language on movies (if disc supports multi-languages) or change the audio surround output from DOLBY DIGITAL to DTS (if applicable to your system). 3.
  • Page 26: Memo On Disc Output & Pbc

    MEMO ON DISC OUTPUT & PBC DISC 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.
  • Page 27: 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 28: 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 Component video output/ Progressive Scan Audio output (digital audio) Audio output (analog audio) SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Audio cable (red and white) Remote control Batteries (AAA) Video cable (yellow)
  • Page 29: 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 30: Warranty & Service Information

    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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