Apex Digital AD-800 User Manual

Apex ad-800: user guide

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Limited Warranty
WHO IS COVERED?
Proof of purchase is required to receive warranty service such as an original sales receipt or other document
showing original date of purchase from an authorized Apex Digital, Inc. dealer in the United States. Keep your
original box and packaging in case your unit eventually is in need of repair and needs to be shipped to us.
WHAT IS COVERED?
Warranty repair is one (1) year limited warranty coverage:
• 90 days from original date of purchase:
- Parts and labor are included under warranty repair.
• One (1) year from original date of purchase:
- Parts usage will be cover under warranty.
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NOTE: If you don't have proof of purchase, your unit will be considered out-of-warranty. Out-of-warranty repairs
will be charged at a flat labor rate, including any necessary parts.
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 copyrighted.)
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE:
Please check your owner's manual under "Troublehooting Guide" before requesting service. Also, visit our
website www.apexdigitalinc.com for the latest updates and upgrades under FAQ.
ORDERING ACCESSORIES:
You may purchase another remote control, power cord, and/ or firmware upgrade (if applicable) for your player
by contacting customer service at (909) 930-1239. UPS shipping is available.
REMEMBER
Keep a record of your model and serial number.
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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APEX DIGITAL, INC.
2919 E. Philadelphia St., Ontario, CA 91761
(909) 930-1239 Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm (California)
email: apexdigitalinc@aol.com
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  • Page 1 Proof of purchase is required to receive warranty service such as an original sales receipt or other document showing original date of purchase from an authorized Apex Digital, Inc. dealer in the United States. Keep your original box and packaging in case your unit eventually is in need of repair and needs to be shipped to us.
  • Page 2: Troubleshooting Guide

    • This player will not support CD+G discs • Verify you’ve adjusted sufficient volume on DVD player and receiver Check the following guide for a possible correction to a problem before contacting customer service. Check FAQ at our website: www.apexdigitalinc.com/ Correction AD-800...
  • Page 3: Specifications

    Audio cable (red and white) Remote control Batteries (AAA) Video cable (yellow) S-Video cable Power cord AD-800 120V AC 50 or 60 Hz 20VA 430 x 81 x 300 mm (W/H/D) MULTI/NTSC/PAL Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , negative sync., pin jack x 1...
  • Page 4 (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-800 DVD Video Discs MPEG 2 48kHz SPDIF...
  • Page 5: Customizing The Function Settings

    PCM if the source is 24-bits and the <value> is to set 20 or 16 bits or the source 2.7.2 20 bits is 20 bits and the <value> is 16 bits. Dolby, DTS and MPEG is rendered by AD-800 as 24-bits. 2.7.3 24 bits...
  • Page 6 Use medium compression on the dynamic range 2.4.3 Minimum Use maximum compression on the dynamic range Decode Setup Select the current audio decode mode. At the same time, only one mode can be activated. 2.6.1 Turn off 2.6.2 Turn on AD-800 COMMENT...
  • Page 7 1.6.6.2 Only Decimate Angle Page-12 1.6.6.3 Angle Decimate and Strobe The size of the speaker is connected to the AD-800 for a particular channel 2.1.1 Speaker Size Front L and R or DownMix L and R 2.1.1.1 Main No speaker is connected to this channel 2.1.1.1.1 None...
  • Page 8 1.3.2 Display Mode The display mode to use when AD-800 converts 16:9 content for display on a 4:3 monitor. The display mode used also depends on the content. Most 16:9 DVD content does not contain Pan and Scan information. In which case, the display mode used will be letter-box.
  • Page 9 However, if the monitor does not provide these options, the customer can use the zoom features of AD-800 to achieve the same effect. Do not perform any zoom functions for 4:3 content on 16:9 displays.
  • Page 10 Bypass 1.2.2.2 CVBS 1.2.2.3 S-VIDEO AD-800 Put the video output encoder in progressive scan mode Put the video output encoder in interlaced scan mode Put the video output encoder in progressive scan mode The output port configuration for interlaced display...
  • Page 11: Displaying The Setup Menu Screen

    1. 0.761 2. 0.815 3. 0.873 4. 0.937 5. 1.000 6. 1.070 7. 1.146 8. 1.227 9. 1.315 1. None 2. Small 3. Large 1. None 2. Small 3. Large 1. None 2. Small 3. Large 1. off 2. on AD-800...
  • Page 12: Setting The Parental Lock

    3. Menu language 4. Text language 5. Parental control 3. Select COUNTRY, enter your country then press ENTER. Rating Setup: Country: _____ AD-800 SETUP ENTER 4. Select Level, enter your password then press ENTER. The pre-set password is 3308. Rating Setup: Password: _____ 5.
  • Page 13: Using The On-Screen Display

    (11) Adu 1 (Audio-Page 1) (14) Angle (17) Chapter (20) Dilist (DVD Audio ASVU dilist) (23) Spd (Speed) (3) Disc (6) DVD-A (DVD Audio) (9) CD (12) Aud 2 (Audio-Page 3) (15) Title (18) Index (21) Repeat (24) Bitrt (Bitrate) AD-800...
  • Page 14 - Lower the sound level of the microphone. - Lower the sound level volume of the speaker. FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE IN THIS UNIT (SET WITH KARAOKE ON) DVD video • Sound selection AD-800 VIDEO CD • Sound selection of left and right channel • Vocal cancel* •...
  • Page 15: 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 closed caption settings. Good afternoon Bonsoir Press the SUB-T button during playback. STREAM 1/10 STREAM 2/10 STREAM 3/10 STREAM STREAM OFF Buenas tardes SUB-T AD-800...
  • Page 16: Playing In A Favorite Order

    The DVD video player starts memory playback. 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-800 Entry Time 00:00:00...
  • Page 17: Selecting The Camera Angle/Selecting A Language

    • The DVD video player plays a prior sound programmed on the disc, when you select a sound which is not included on the disc. Good afternoon Selecting a language Language AUDIO Bonsoir Buenas tardes 2. Press the AUDIO button again to cycle backwards AUDIO STREAM AUDIO STREAM AUDIO STREAM • Cycles backward by pressing AUDIO ANGLE AD-800...
  • Page 18 • If you select “16:9 Wide Screen” and you own a 4:3 TV set, the DVD playback picture will horizontally distorted during playback, images will appear to be horizontal compresses. Always be sure that your TV shape conforms to the actual TV in use. AD-800 to advance to...
  • Page 19: Playing In Random Order

    • In order for this function to work, the PBC must be turned off. PBC only activates on VCD. * Press the SKIP to go to another chapter/track and start playback. AD-800 TO EXIT THE VIDEO MODE Press ENTER to modify the length of the picture.
  • Page 20: Playing Repeatedly

    • CD and MP3 CD’s do not have this feature. REPEAT TRACK REPEAT OFF DVD video disc Repeats the same chapter. Resumes normal playback. A to B SET A A to B SET B A to B CANCELLED REPEAT AD-800...
  • Page 21: Locating A Specific Title, Chapter Or Track

    LOCATING A TITLE 1. Press GOTO during playback. 2. Press numbers to select the time you want to playback from. 3. Press ENTER. The DVD video player starts playback from the time you selected. AD-800 Continued SKIP Time Search: 00:00:00 NUMBER BUTTONS...
  • Page 22: Locating A Title Using The Title Menu

    DVD video player starts playback from the Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 VIDEO CD/Audio CD Title 1 Title 3 PLAY ENTER Example of a title menu. Track 5 Title 2 Title 4 SKIP SKIP AD-800...
  • Page 23: Playing Back A Disc

    PLAYING FRAME BY FRAME 1. Press the PAUSE/STEP button. In step mode, the picture will advance one frame each time you press the PAUSE/STEP button. 2. Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback. AD-800 Continued UP arrow PLAY 1/20...
  • Page 24 MP3 file (song) then press ENTER or PLAY on the remote. The track selected will play within a few seconds. 3. Press STOP to discontinue your music selections. 4. Press MENU to cancel the File System browser. 5. Eject disc by pressing “ OPEN/CLOSE”. Continued AD-800...
  • Page 25 On occasion depending on the disc, you may experience a different of location where playback resume. • CD and MP3 CDs do not have this feature. STOP PLAY Title 2 Title 1 Title 4 Title 3 PAUSE/STEP OPEN/CLOSE PAUSE/STEP AD-800...
  • Page 26 • Moving the DVD video player during playback may cause damage to the disc as well as the player. • To open and close the disc tray, you may only use the OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote control or DVD video player. AD-800 Notice •...
  • Page 27 How to Setup the Video Scan Mode? WHAT IS MP3? MP3 refers to a new format of music available over the internet and on CD-R. Apex Digital is the first company to offer the ability to play back CD-ROM discs with MP3 audio files.
  • Page 28: Connecting To Optional Equipment

    (left) Connect one or two speakers. The output sound from the rear speakers will be monaural even if you connect two rear Rear speakers. speaker To VIDEO Amplifier equipped with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Front speaker (right) Center speaker AD-800...
  • Page 29 Dolby Digital and DTS programming can deliver surround sound 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. 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 30: Connecting To An Audio System Or Tv Component Video Input

    OPTICAL Connect the DVD Video Player with Y Video, Cr Video and Cb Video, if TV has Progressive Scan or Component Video Input. Press I/P button on remote control unit to switch between Progressive Scan or Component Video Input. AD-800...
  • Page 31: 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 32 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 33 • 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-800 2. Select SPEAKER SETUP, press ENTER. 4. Set the MAIN, CENTER, and Surround to small or large.
  • Page 34: Preparing The Remote Control

    Distance: Maximum of 7 m from the front of the remote sensor. Angle: Approximately 30˚ 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-800...
  • Page 35 (SEE PAGE 24) 13. DIGEST (SEE PAGE 24) 14. I/P (INTERLACED/ PROGRESSIVE) (SEE PAGE 11) 15. OPEN/CLOSE (SEE PAGE 16,19) AD-800 16. SUB-T (DISPLAY SUBTITLE) (SEE PAGE 27) 17. ANGLE (CHANGE VIEW) (SEE PAGE 25) 18. TIME (SEE PAGE 24) 19.
  • Page 36: Dvd Display

    DVD Display Title number TITLE The indicators vary depending on the kinds of discs you play. DVD Video discs VCD Video discs • When closing the disc tray: • When closing the disc tray: Example Example • During playback: • During playback: Example Example TITLE...
  • Page 37: Identification Of Controls

    Identification of Controls FRONT PANEL AD-800 REAR PANEL AD-800 MIC LEVEL ECHO LEVEL SETUP POWER ON/OFF MIC 1(FOR KARAOKE) MIC 2 (FOR KARAOKE) SETUP DISC LOADING TRAY OPEN/CLOSE P/N (PAL/NTSC) PLAY 4 5 6 SUB WOOFER SURROUND RIGHT, LEFT FRONT LEFT, RIGHT...
  • Page 38 Playing in a Favorite Order... 25 Selecting Subtitles ... 26 Karaoke ... 27 Using the On-screen Display ... 28 Setting the Parental Lock ... 29 Customizing the Function Settings ... 30-31 Memo... 32 Specifications ... 33 Trouble Shooting Guide...34 Warranty & Service Information... 35 AD-800...
  • Page 39: Notes On Discs

    Approx. 74 minutes 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-800...
  • Page 40 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 quality, and stereo or multichannel sound (depending on the disc, and on your playback setup).
  • Page 41: 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 Player. 20. D qualified APEX DIGITAL authorized specialist when: 21.
  • Page 42: Safety Precautions

    - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING: - Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by APEX DIGITAL or parties authorized by APEX DIGITAL will void all the manufacture warranties. CLASS 1...

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