Apex Digital AD-660 User Manual

Dvd video player

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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
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-660
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
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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 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.
  • 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 DVD video Player. 20. D by qualified APEX authorized specialist when: 21.
  • Page 3: 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. AD-660...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Selecting Subtitles ... 26 Using the On-screen Display ... 27 Setting the Parental Lock ... 28 Customizing the Function Settings ... 29 Notes on Discs ... 30 Specifications ... 31 Before Calling Service Personnel ... 32 Memo ... 33 AD-660...
  • Page 5: Identification Of Controls

    Identification of Controls FRONT PANEL REAR PANEL AD-660 POWER ON/OFF DVD DISPLAY DISC LOADING TRAY OPEN/CLOSE STOP S-VIDEO OUTPUT COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT 1 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT 2 DIGITAL AUDIO-COAXIAL OUTPUT POWER CORD INPUT PLAY PAUSE SKIP REVERSE...
  • Page 6: Dvd Display

    Playing track 3 Elapsed time of the current title During memory playback. During shuffle playback. When playing back the entire disc repeatedly. When the camera angle can be changed. 0:00:02 Elapsed time of the current title CLOSE STOP ROOT AD-660...
  • Page 7: Remote Control

    • PAL/NTSC system switch button, if your DISC is PAL system, the picture on TV screen will keep going up and down, press P/N button to normal playback. • PBC---PLAYBACK CONTROL. AD-660 18. ANGLE 19. PAL/NTSC (SWITCH) 20. ZOOM 21.
  • Page 8: Preparing The Remote Control

    Distance: Maximum of 7 m from the front of the remote sensor. Angle: Approximately 30º from each direction. *Please do not place the remote sensor towards any light source such as direct sunlight or illumination. The DVD video player will malfunction, if you do so. Close the cover. AD-660...
  • Page 9: Connecting To A Tv

    • The playback picture will be distorted, if you do not connect the DVD video player directly to your TV because DVD video discs are protected by Macrovision. • Therefore, if you connect the DVD video player to a video cassette recorder (VCR), or TV/VCR combination, the playback picture will be distorted. AD-660 BETTER White Yellow...
  • 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 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 13 • 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-660 Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound (GOOD)
  • Page 14: What Is Mp3 And Vcd

    1. Insert an MP3 CD, the DVD video player will initialize the disc and the directory (folder) will be shown on the TV screen. PLAY MODE: MP3 MENU ROOT BBBBBBBBBBB CCCCCCCCCCC DDDDDDDDDDD EEEEEEEEEEE FFFFFFFFFFF SSSSSSSSSSS TTTTTTTTTTT VVVVVVVVVVV ZZZZZZZZZZZ UUUUUUUUUUU FOLDER AD-660...
  • Page 15 1)When you playback video CD, you must turn PBC OFF in order to stop the chapter/scene. 2) The AD-660 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 16: Playing Back A Disc

    • Do not force or place anything other than DVD video disc, VIDEO CD, audio CDs, or MP3 CD on the disc tray. Notice • The menu screen will appear automatically or you may access the menu screen by pressing the TITLE button. AD-660...
  • Page 17 Press the STOP button twice. Press the ENTER/PLAY button. The DVD video player returns to chapter 1 or track 1. AD-660 Continued or the number buttons to select the title. HOW TO REMOVE THE DISC NOTICE At the completion of each movie a menu screen will appear.
  • Page 18 • MP3 CD and CD do not have 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. PLAY/PAUSE ENTER/PLAY STEP AD-660...
  • Page 19: Playing In Slow Motion

    - 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 CD and CD do not have this feature. AD-660 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 PLAY ENTER Example of a title menu. SKIP Track 5 Title 2 Title 4 SKIP AD-660...
  • Page 21: Chapter Or Track

    • 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. • From the SETUP menu you may choose a preferred language. AD-660 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 A-B RPT REPEAT A-B RPT A-B RPT A-B RPT AD-660...
  • Page 23: Playing In Random Order

    • In order for this function to work, the PBC must be turned off. • The DVD video player will go to another chapter or track and start playback, if you press the SKIP AD-660 1. Press the PBC OFF button 2.
  • Page 24: Zooming A Picture

    The DVD video player magnifies in the center of the picture. ZOOM If you press playback, the zoom point shifts. TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK. Press ZOOM during zoom playback. ZOOM X 2 ZOOM X 4 during zoom PLAY ENTER AD-660...
  • Page 25: Selecting The Camera Angle/Selecting A 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 a prior sound programmed on the disc, when you select a sound which is not included on the disc. AD-660 Good evening...
  • Page 26: Playing In A Favorite Order

    Press the STOP button, then follow step 1. To CANCEL the programmed item: Press the STOP button, then press the PLAY button. To RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK from memory playback Press the PBC OFF button during stop. The MEMORY indicator will disappear. PBC OFF PROGRAM AD-660...
  • 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-660 Bonsoir Buenas tardes Press the SUB-T button during playback.
  • Page 28: Using The On-Screen Display

    Total playing time of the disc is displayed in the DVD display. TO TURN OFF THE ON-SCREEN 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 DISPLAY Press DISPLAY Again. DISPLAY DISPLAY Total Title AD-660...
  • Page 29: Setting The Parental Lock

    2. Press SETUP The SETUP MENU appears on the TV screen. SETUP 3. Select PREFERENCE, press ENTER/PLAY. ENTER AD-660 4. Select PARENTAL, press - - SETUP MENU - - MAIN PAGE 5. Select ratings, press ENTER/PLAY GENERAL SETUP SPEAKER SETUP...
  • 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-660...
  • Page 31: Notes On Discs

    Audio Audio (CD single) Audio AD-660 NOTES ON REGIONAL NUMBERS The region number of this DVD video player is 1. If region numbers, which stand for their playable area, are printed on your DVD video disc, make sure the disc plays region 1 or...
  • 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), 330 , pin jack(L,R) x 1 1 pair AD-660...
  • Page 33: Before Calling Service Personnel

    Your TV display is set to PAL and not to Picture Rolling/Vertical hold (VCR Tracking NTSC. offset) AD-660 Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Cause • Connect the power plug into the wall outlet securely.
  • Page 34: Memo

    CD. Linear PCM MPEG PCM44. 96kHz 1kHz SPDIF SPDIF SPDIF SPDIF /RAW /RAW /PCM SPDIF SPDIF /PCM _____ _____ (48kHz) (44.1kHz) (44.1kHz) MP3 CD SPDIF /RAW /RAW SPDIF /PCM /PCM (44.1kHz) AD-660...

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