Apex Digital AD-703 User Manual

Apex Digital AD-703 User Manual

Apex ad-703: 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
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-703
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: Safety Precautions

    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

    - Power-supply cords OWER ROTECTION - Do not overload wall outlet, or VERLOADING - Keep your fingers well clear of the disc - Do not place a heavy object (amplifier, EIGHT - Care should be taken so BJECT IQUID NTRY AD-703...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    AMAGE EQUIRING ERVICE AD-703 Continued serviced by qualified APEX authorized specialist when: 21. S perform safety checks upon completion of the unit. 22. W - Use a power strip to mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
  • 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. AD-703...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Connecting to a TV using a RF Modulator Preparation before Operation ... 12 - 15 What is MP3 and VCD? ... 16 Basic Operation ... 17 - 20 AD-703 Playing Disc in Various Ways ... 21 - 30 MP3 Operations ... 31 - 33 Karaoke ... 33 Function Settings ...
  • Page 6: Identification Of Controls

    DISC LOADING TRAY REAR PANEL POWER SUPPLY CORD 5.1 CHANNEL AUDIO OUT MIXED AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COAXIAL OUT 12 13 PLAY PAUSE 10 STOP 11 OPEN/CLOSE 12 SKIP REVERSE 13 SKIP FORWARD 14 DIRECT PLAY OR DISC EXCHANGER AD-703...
  • Page 7: Dvd Display

    Push the button again, the display resumes brightness. • Other indicators When playing back the same title, chapter or track repeatedly. When playback is paused. AD-703 Chapter/track indicator Angle Program indicator Remain...
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    After you finish changing the two discs, press EXCHANGE again and the loader will close and store that two discs inside the 3 disc changer. NOTICE A few seconds is needed during switching the disc inside the 3 disc changer. AD-703...
  • Page 9: 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-703 Continued Insert two 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 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: Preparation Before Operation

    • Connect the unit to an ordinary TV. Set the “TV DISPLAY” to “4:3/PS” or “4:3/LB” in the function setting column. Be sure your TV is on the Video Input channel before you press Setup to select your settings. You will see the Setup menu on your TV screen. AD-703...
  • Page 13 Preparation Before Operation CONNECTED TO AN ORDINARY AMPLIFIER • This connection is for Analog Audio only. CONNECTED TO A RECEIVER WITH DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS DECODER AD-703...
  • Page 14 Preparation Before Operation CONNECT TO A RECEIVER WITH 5.1 CHANNEL SURROUND SOUND AD-703...
  • Page 15: Preparation Before Operation

    • When enjoying karaoke, connect fixed Audio out to L/R jack of 5.1 channel AMP. • Do not insert the power cord to outlet or switch POWER button before finishing connections. AD-703 2. SPEAKER SETUP To obtain perfect surround sound, the following is recommended: a) Use high quality speakers.
  • Page 16: What Is Mp3 And Vcd

    Laboratories. Dolby and the Double-D symbol are " " trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital " " " " Theater System, Inc. AD-703...
  • Page 17: Basic Operation

    , the unit plays the disc according to the track numbers. 5. Press to stop playback. • You have to push this button twice to stop the playback properly. 6. Remove the disc and power off the unit. AD-703 Continued TV/VIDEO DOLBY DOLBY...
  • Page 18 Press SYSTEM and select NTSC. SYSTEM The screen shows: NTSC 3. If the system of the TV is multi- system: Press SYSTEM and select AUTO. SYSTEM The screen shows: AUTO Note: SYSTEM button works only with DVD, SUPER-VCD and VCD discs. STEP VOLUME AD-703...
  • Page 19 5. Press number buttons to select sub-menus. Example: Press number button 5, the unit plays track. 6. Press RETURN to return to the sub-menu, press it again to return to the home menu. AD-703 1. Press to enter the next menu.
  • Page 20 3. Press EXCHANGE again to close the disc tray. DISC SKIP EXCHANGE The screen shows: TRACK08 00:21 The screen shows: TRACK12 00:00 The screen shows: DISC 1 The screen shows: DISC 2 The screen shows: DISC 3 The screen shows: DISC SKIP AD-703...
  • Page 21: Playing Disc In Various Ways

    When playing a disc, this function can remove the sound. 1. REMOVE SOUND Press MUTE, the screen shows “MUTE”. 2. RESUME SOUND Press MUTE again, the screen shows “MUTE OFF”. AD-703 AUDIO 1/4: AC-3 2CH ENGLISH AUDIO 2/2: AC-3 2CH SPANISH AUDIO MODE LANGUAGE...
  • Page 22 FR 4X FR 6X FR 8X FF 1X FF 2X FF 3X FF 4X FR 1X FR 2X FR 3X FR 4X SF 2X SF 4X SF 6X SF 1X SF 2X SF 3X PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY AD-703...
  • Page 23 Press REPEAT, the screen shows “REPEAT ALL”. The unit plays all the tracks on the disc. REPEAT 3. Remove “REPEAT” function Press REPEAT until “REPEAT OFF” display on TV screen. REPEAT AD-703 Continued CHAPTER REPEAT TITLE REPEAT REPEAT ONE REPEAT ALL...
  • Page 24 You may select a subtitle as you need. Some discs may not have “SUBTITLE OFF” function. Continued The screen shows: REPEAT A REPEAT AB The screen shows: SUBTITLE SUBTITLE SUBTITLE 1/03 SUBTITLE 01 SUBTITLE 02 SUBTITLE 03 SUBTITLE 04 SUBTITLE OFF AD-703...
  • Page 25 • Press number buttons to enter hour, minute, and second. Example: Enter 0, 1, 0, 2, 3, 8. After the setting, the disc is displayed from 01:02:38. • Press OSD button to remove text from the screen. AD-703 Continued The screen shows: The screen shows:...
  • Page 26 TRACK 06 GO TO _ _ : _ _ TRACK 06 GO TO 01:38 TIME SEARCH REMAIN 00:00 0:56:45 TITLE REMAIN 0:01:02 CHAPTER ELAPSED 0:05:58 CHAPTER REMAIN TRACK 02 04:23 SINGLE REMAIN TRACK 02 33:23 TOTAL REMAIN TRACK 02 01:02 AD-703...
  • Page 27 2. Press ZOOM again. The picture is enlarged four times as big. 3. Press to shift the enlarged picture. 4. To resume the picture, push ZOOM until the screen shows “ZOOM OFF”. AD-703 Continued RESUME zoom ZOOM X2 ZOOM X4...
  • Page 28 The unit selects a track to play. 4. Press twice to remove shuffle play. Continued The screen shows: PROGRAM P00:00 PROGRAM P01:02 PROGRAM P04:08 Notes: P * * : * * The screen shows: SHUFFLE PLAY MODE title (chapter) number program order AD-703...
  • Page 29 3. Press twice to remove digest. WHEN PLAYING SUPER-VCD 1. Press DIGEST after the unit stops. PLAY MODE AD-703 Continued The screen shows: DIGEST The screen shows: 1. INTRO 2. DISC DIGEST 3.
  • Page 30 • Press button 4 to exit from DIGEST PLAY. 3. Press to remove DIGEST PLAY. Notice: A CD only has “INTRO” function. Continued to view the next page. to look through track 3. The screen shows: TRACK DIGEST 3 AD-703...
  • Page 31: Mp3 Operations

    Example: Select CD3. 3. Press to select tracks according to the sub-menu. Example: Select track 2 on CD3. The unit will play the tracks you selected a few seconds later. AD-703 CHP/TRK CHP/TRK once TOTAL 170 MP3 DISC...
  • Page 32 Joliett to ISO 9660 in your “CD Format” properties of you favorite CD-R burning software. For those of you using Adaptec from Mode 2 to Mode 1. Note: The AD-703 DVD player will not play MP3 files on a CD-RW. Continued The screen shows:...
  • Page 33: Karaoke

    Each time you press the button, the pitch is lowered by one step. It can be lowered by 7 steps at the most. Note: Karaoke function is for karaoke DVD and karaoke video CD only (no CD+G). AD-703 Note: The microphone audio output is...
  • Page 34: Function Settings

    DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP PASSWORD SETUP PREFERENCES EXIT SETUP -- DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP PAGE -- COMPRESSION DUAL MONO >> DYNAMIC RNG 5.1 CHANNEL OUTPUT MAIN PAGE STEREO LEFT MONO RIGHT MONO MIXED MONO STEREO LEFT MONO RIGHT MONO MIXED MONO AD-703...
  • Page 35 EXIT SETUP • Press to exit from “EXIT SETUP” then press The setting structure is as follows: AD-703 Continued to select the relevant exit column. to exit from the current column and return to the main menu. to exit from the menu.
  • Page 36 • NTSC: is the color sytem used in North America and which should be used to view most DVD movies. • AUTO: is a setting that will detect the proper setting of the movie. Continued ) on the disc. AD-703...
  • Page 37 When rear speaker is connected, there is signal output. OFF: No rear speaker connected, no signal output. BASS SPEAKER When bass speaker is connected, there is signal output. OFF: No bass speaker connected, no signal output. AD-703 Continued SPEAKER SETUP STEREO Lt/Rt STEREO...
  • Page 38 0 msec: When Df=DC 1 msec: When B ~ 34 cm 2 msec: When B ~ 68 cm 3 msec: When B ~ 102 cm * (B) = Df - Dc Delay time (0, 1, 2, ..., 5) equal B divided AD-703...
  • Page 39 5.1 CHANNEL OUTPUT Switch 5.1 speakers on. OFF: Close the rear/center/super bass speakers. Notes: When opening the 5.1 channels, SPDIF must be set to off. AD-703 Continued DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP STEREO STEREO LEFT MONO...
  • Page 40 PREFERENCES AUDIO >> ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH CHINESE JAPANESE SUBTITLE >> ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH CHINESE JAPANESE DISC MENU >> ENGLISH CHINESE FRENCH SPANISH JAPANESE Note: You must take all discs out of the player before accessing the Preference Setup Page. AD-703...
  • Page 41: Function Settings

    Each function setting returns to the initial status in the factory if you select this. Notes: • “PREFERENCES” only can be selected in password OFF and the tray is open after the unit go into stop mode. • PREFERENCES function works only with DVD discs. AD-703 Continued PREFERENCES COUNTRY/REGION >>...
  • Page 42: Notes On Discs

    Approx. 20 minutes is prohibited. TYPE OF TV SYSTEM Approx. 600+ minutes 12 cm Connect this DVD video player to a TV compatible with PAL/3.58 NTSC system. . Otherwise playback will not be allowed by the player (In Reverse engineering disassembly AD-703...
  • Page 43: Specifications

    SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Audio cable (red and white) Remote control Batteries (AAA) Video cable (yellow) S-Video cable Power cord AD-703 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 44: Before Calling Service Personnel

    • Point the remote control at the remote sensor of the DVD video player (left side). • Operate the remote control within about 11” - 20”. • Replace the batteries with new ones. Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Correction AD-703...
  • Page 45: 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-703 DVD Video Discs MPEG 2 48kHz SPDIF...
  • Page 46: Limited Warranty

    MODEL # _____________________________ WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE? Please contact: APEX DIGITAL, INC. • 2919 E. Philadelphia St., Ontario, CA 91761 This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province. DVD PLAYER...

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