Apex Digital AD-600A User Manual

Apex Digital AD-600A User Manual

Apex ad-600a: user guide
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Safety Precautions
The lightning flash with a 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.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
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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
FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION:
POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUE, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE
DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU' AU FOUD.
CAUTION:
This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do
not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated.
The use of control adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
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 NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device. Pursuant
with
the FCC Rules, Part 15. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
WARNING:
Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by APEX or parties authorized by
APEX will void all the manufacture warranties.
THE REGION CODE FOR THE UNIT IS 1.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
For Customer Use:
In spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. located on the rear panel of your DVD video player.
Model No.
AD-600A
Since it is very usual for DVD movies to be released at different times in different regions of the world, all
players have region codes and disks can have an optional region code. If you load a disk of a different
region code to your player, you will see the region code notice on the screen. The disk will not play, and
should be unloaded.
Serial No.
Retain this information for future reference.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE
AVIS
PAS OUVRIR
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 FCC Rules, Part 15. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by APEX or parties authorized by APEX will void all the manufacture warranties. THE REGION CODE FOR THE UNIT IS 1.
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    - Keep your fingers well clear of the disc - Do not place a heavy object (amplifier, EIGHT The object may fall, - Care should be taken so BJECT IQUID NTRY - The power cord of the unit should ERIODS AD-600A...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    If the wide blade does not match up with the outlet try reversing the plug. 19. S - Do not attempt to service this unit ERVICING yourself. Only qualified APEX service technicians should work on your DVD Player. 20. D AMAGE EQUIRING...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    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. K A R A O K E Recordable AD-600A...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Playing Back a Disc ... 18 - 20 Locating a Specific Title, Chapter or Track ... 21 - 22 Playing Repeatedly ... 23 AD-600A Playing in Random Order... 24 Zooming a Picture ... 25 Selecting the Camera Angle/ Selecting a Language ... 26 Playing in a Favorite Order...
  • Page 6: Identification Of Controls

    DISC LOADING TRAY COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT 2 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT 1 DIGITAL AUDIO-COAXIAL OUTPUT POWER CORD INPUT 9 10 OPEN/CLOSE STOP 10 PLAY 11 PAUSE 12 SKIP REVERSE 13 SKIP FORWARD AD-600A...
  • Page 7: Dvd Display

    When playing back the same title, chapter or track repeatedly. When playback is paused. When component video is set. • Display directions AD-600A Total playing time indicator VCD Video discs • When closing the disc tray: Example Example • During playback:...
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    22. SUBTITLE 23. GOTO 24. DISPLAY 25. MUTE 26. CLEAR 27. ECHO+ (KARAOKE) 28. KEY+ (KARAOKE) 29. VOLUME 30. ECHO- (KARAOKE) 31. KEY- (KARAOKE) 32. ENTER/PLAY 33. RESUME 34. STEP 35. ZOOM 36. FORWARD SKIP 37. PREVIOUS SKIP 38. PAUSE/PLAY AD-600A...
  • Page 9: Operating With The Remote Control

    • The remote control should be aimed directly towards the remote sensor of the DVD video player. • Avoid dropping the remote control. • Avoid spilling any liquids and/or extreme heat. AD-600A Continued Insert batteries (AAA size). Make sure to match the + and - on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 10: Connecting To A Tv

    Yellow TV Audio Input Connect the DVD video player with the S Video cable, if the TV has an S video input. Do not connect the yellow video cable if using the S Video cable. Black White White Black AD-600A...
  • Page 11: Connecting To An Audio System Or Tv Component Video Input

    TV's and monitors, the wording of the component input terminals may vary. (ie:R-Y, Y, B-Y, etc.) If there are any fluctuations with the color played back adjust the TV or monitor to achieve the best audio and/or picture. AD-600A To Y...
  • Page 12: 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 13 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 14: Connecting To Optional Equipment

    Dolby Digital and DTS programming can deliver surround with five discrete full range channels plus a sixth channel for subwoofers. You can enjoy your APEX DVD with your 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 (AC-3) decoder.
  • Page 15 • Due to the wide dynamic range of sound output of the DVD video player, adjust the volume of your receiver to a comfortably modist 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. AD-600A Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound (GOOD)
  • Page 16: What Is Mp3 And Vcd

    Joliett to ISO 9660 in your “CD Format” properties of you favorite CD-R burning software. For those of you using Adaptec® Easy CD Creator® 3.5 or higher, be sure to change the Mode Settings from Mode 2 to Mode 1. Note: The AD-600A DVD player will not play MP3 files on a CD-RW. AD-600A...
  • Page 17 1)When you playback video CD, you must turn PBC OFF in order to stop the chapter/scene. 2) The AD-600A 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 18: Playing Back A Disc

    • To open and close the disc tray, you may only use the OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote control or DVD video player. • Do not force or place anything other than DVD video disc, VIDEO CD, audio CD, or MP3 CD, on the disc tray. AD-600A Notice •...
  • Page 19 Title 3 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. Wait until the disc tray is completely open before removing any discs. After removing the discs, press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. TITLE ENTER/PLAY PAUSE/PLAY STOP Title 2 Title 4 AD-600A...
  • Page 20: Playing Back A Disc

    The picture will advance one frame each time you press the STEP button. NOTICE • During frame by frame playback, the sound is muted. • MP3 CD and CD do not have this feature. AD-600A Continued Slow Last Frame by...
  • Page 21: Playing In Slow Motion

    • On occasion depending on the disc, you may experience a difference of location where playback resumes. • MP3 CD and CD do not have this feature. Continued SF 8x PLAY 1/8 the normal speed normal speed SR 8x PLAY 1/8 the normal speed normal speed ENTER/PLAY SLOW TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK. Press ENTER/PLAY. AD-600A...
  • Page 22: Locating A Specific Title, Chapter Or Track

    How to locate succeeding chapters or tracks • When you press the SKIP beginning of the succeeding chapter or track. Notice: On some discs the titles may not display the sub-divided chapters. AD-600A Chapter 2 Chapter 3 TITLE 2 button to select the title...
  • Page 23 • From the SETUP menu you may choose a preferred language. GOTO Continued PBC OFF DVD DIGEST 3. Press ENTER/PLAY The DVD video player starts playback from chapter 3 of the selected title 2. To select title 22: TITLE DVD Digest PBC OFF GOTO NUMBER BUTTONS ENTER/PLAY AD-600A...
  • Page 24: Playing Repeatedly

    • If a segment allows for multiple camera angles, you can not set the A-B repeat function. • Be aware that some discs will not respond to the A-B repeat function. • MP3 CD and CD do not have this feature. AD-600A CHAPTER REPEAT ON Repeats the same chapter.
  • Page 25: Playing In Random Order

    NOTICE You must press the ENTER/PLAY button within 5 seconds after you press the SHUFFLE button. TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK. Press PBC OFF during stop, then SHUFFLE ON press ENTER/PLAY. PBC OFF button during random playback. PBC OFF SHUFFLE AD-600A...
  • Page 26: Zooming A Picture

    ZOOMING A PICTURE This DVD video player allows you to zoom into a picture as well as shift the zoom point. AD-600A Press ZOOM during normal playback or slow-motion. The DVD video player magnifies in the center of the picture.
  • Page 27: Selecting The Camera Angle/Selecting A Language

    Current Audio Position AUDIO Buenas tardes Bonsoir 2. Press the AUDIO button again to cycle backwards AUDIO 2/3 : AC - 3 ENGLISH AUDIO 3/3 : AC - 3 SPANISH AUDIO 1/3 : AC - 3 FRENCH ANGLE AUDIO AD-600A...
  • Page 28: Playing In A Favorite Order

    NOTICE • When the DVD video player is turned off, or if the discs are removed, the program item will be removed. • Depending on the disc, the program playback may not function. AD-600A 3. Press the PLAY button PROGRAM...
  • Page 29: Selecting Subtitles

    • 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. Bonsoir Buenas tardes Press the SUB-T button during playback. SUBTITLE 1 1/03 SUBTITLE 2 2/03 SUBTITLE 3 3/03 SUBTITLE OFF SUBTITLE OFF SUB-T AD-600A...
  • Page 30: Karaoke

    • The karaoke function will stay on unless you follow the proper steps to turn the karaoke off. While you are on step 5 you may select “MUSIC” which will allow you to enjoy surround sound from surround 1 to surround 4 by pressing the SURROUND button. AD-600A --- KARAOKE PAGE--- KARAOKE MODE >>...
  • Page 31 • The vocal change function works with a disc recorded in sound-multiplex. VIDEO CD • Echo adjustment • Key adjustment • Sound selection of left and right channel • Vocal cancel* • Vocal change* AUDIO VOCAL ASSIST MUTE ECHO AD-600A...
  • Page 32: Using The On-Screen Display

    THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO VIEW THE STATUS AND DISC INFORMATION ON TO YOUR TV SCREEN. CHECKING THE OPERATIONAL STATUS With this function, you can view on your TV, the following: - Current title - Track number - Total playing time AD-600A Press DISPLAY during playback. TITLE 0:01:30 DISPLAY TITLE 1:14:08...
  • Page 33: Setting The Parental Lock

    SUBTITLE 2. G DISC MENU 3. PG COUNTRY 4. PG-13 PARENTAL >> PASSWORD 6. PG-R DEFAULTS 7. NC-17 8. ADULT SET PARENTAL CONTROL 3308 PASSWORD VERIFY PAGE CURRENT PASSWORD PLEASE ENTER PASSWORD 3, 4, 5 STOP PLAY ENTER SETUP AD-600A...
  • Page 34: Customizing The Function Settings

    (highlight), then press PLAY/ENTER. PLAY ENTER AUDIO SUBTITLE DISC MENU COUNTRY PARENTAL PASSWORD DEFAULTS SET PREFERENCE 3. Press SETUP to normal playback. SETUP AD-600A SETUP MENU DOLBY KARAOKE SETUP DIGITAL SETUP Setup Current Status OFF* ENGLISH* FRENCH SPANISH CHINESE JAPANESE ENGLISH*...
  • Page 35: Notes On Discs

    (double sided disc) Approx. 74 minutes 12 cm Approx. 20 minutes 8 cm Approx. 74 minutes 12 cm 8 cm Approx. 20 minutes Approx. 600+ minutes 12 cm . Otherwise playback will not be allowed by the player (In AD-600A...
  • Page 36: Specifications

    SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Audio cable (red and white) Remote control Batteries (AAA) Video cable (yellow) S-Video cable Power cord AD-600A 120V AC 50 or 60 Hz 20VA 3.3 kg 430 x 81 x 300 mm (W/H/D) MULTI/NTSC/PAL Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm 1.0 V (p-p), 75...
  • Page 37: Before Calling Service Personnel

    (left side). • Operate the remote control within about 11” - 20”. • Replace the batteries with new ones. You will need to press the P/N button on the remote control until NTSC is displayed on the TV screen. AD-600A...
  • Page 38: Memo

    (VERSION 1.1) VIDEO CD with PBC (VERSION 2.0) MPEG 1 AUDIO LAYER 3 DISC (MP3) MP3 Audio Disc Play Back CapableMP3 audio disc can be played back by operating the unit in the AD-600A DVD Video Discs MPEG 2 48kHz SPDIF...
  • Page 39: Limited Warranty

    - 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.

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