Apex Digital ADV-3850 Owner's Manual

Apex Digital ADV-3850 Owner's Manual

Apex adv-3850: owners manual

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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.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
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the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:
CAUTION:
ATTENTION:
CAUTION:
FCC NOTICE:
WARNING:
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
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 discs can have an optional region code. If you load a disc of a different region code to your player, you will see the
region code notice on the screen. The disc will not play, and should be unloaded.
For Customer Use:
In spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. located on the rear panel of your combo player.
Model No.
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3
8
5
0
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING WATER AND NO
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE P LACED ON THE APPARATUS.
DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET, DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE
ENCLOSURE. ONLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL SHOULD ATTEMPT THIS.
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, AND
FULLY INSERT.
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.
This DVD 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.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein 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 local dealer. Only qualified service personnel should remove the cover.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device. Pursuant to the part 15 of FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates,uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions,may cause harmful interference to radio communication.However,there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on,the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more 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.
FCC Caution:To assure continued compliance,(example-use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or
peripheral devices).Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by manufacturer or parties authorized by manufacturer
will void all the manufacture warranties.
THE REGION CODE FOR THE UNIT IS 1.
Serial No.
Retain this information for future reference.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE
AVIS
PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION: (VISIBLE) LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
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  • Page 1: Safety Precautions

    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. 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.
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Precautions Notes on handling • When shipping the Player, the original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. • Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the player. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the Player for a long time.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    • 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 the player. CLEANING DISCS • Fingerprints and dirt on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outward with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean.
  • Page 5: Identification Of Controls

    Identification of Controls FRONT PANEL POWER VIDEO INPUT JACK AUDIO INPUT JACK RECORD TV/VCR CHANNEL UP/DOWN BUTTON VCR DECK OPERATION DISPLAY WINDOW EJECT DVD TRAY PLAY STOP FAST REVERSE FAST FORWARD DVD/VCR OPEN/CLOSE Remote Control THE DESCRIPTIONS BELOW DESCRIBE THE FUNCTIONS ON THE REMOTE CONTROL. POWER STEP SUBTITLE...
  • Page 6: Connecting With Tv

    Remote Control (Continued) PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL To operate the combo player, you must first place the batteries in the remote control. Open the cover. OPERATING WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL Operating player with the remote control. 30˚ 30˚ BATTERIES INCORRECT USE OF BATTERIES MIGHT CAUSE THEM TO LEAK •...
  • Page 7: Connecting With Other Video Equipment

    Connecting With Other Video Equipment HOW TO CONNECT To connect another video playback unit such as second vcr or a camcorder, connect the AV output from the device to AV input on the rear or front panel of the VCR/DVD player using RCA cables. Connecting TV With S-VIDEO/Component Jack, AMP With Digital Audio Out jack How to Connect (DVD only) Connect COAXIAL or OPTICAL to AMP of Dolby Digital.
  • Page 8: Vcr Playback

    VCR Playback 1 Press POWER button to power on. Press DVD/VCR button to select VCR mode. 2 Insert the desired tape. 3 To playback, press button. If the playback picture is partially noisy, adjust with TRACKING +/- button on front panel. 4 To stop, press button.
  • Page 9: Search Function

    Search Function SEARCH COUNTER ZERO • Press DVD/VCR button to select VCR mode. 1 Press the SETUP button on the remote control. 2. Press the button to select the “Search”, and press ENTER button. 3. Press ENTER button at “Go To Zero Search” to start. SEARCH COUNTER •Press DVD/VCR button to select VCR mode.
  • Page 10: Tape Handling

    VCR Setting CHANNEL • Operates in stop mode. • Press VCR button to select VCR mode and follow the procedure below. 1 Press the SETUP button on the remote control. 2 Press the button to highlight and select (Enter) the “Channel Set”.
  • Page 11: Aff Function

    AFF Function WHAT IS AFF? AFF stands for Active Full-screen Function. It allows you to fill the television screen viewing area when using a wide screen formatted DVD. Press the AFF button on your remote control, as this will eliminate black bars on the top & bottom of the TV screen when viewing movies with an aspect ratio of 1.85:1 and minimize (but not eliminate) black bars on movies with a wider aspect ratio (2.35:1).
  • Page 12: Advanced Playback

    Playing Back a Disc HOW TO STOP PLAYBACK Press the STOP button once. The combo player is stopped. Press the button to replay. Press the STOP button twice. The combo player is stopped completely. ADVANCED PLAYBACK The combo player allows you to playback discs at various speeds. TV SCREEN PLAYING AT 2X, 4X, 8X, OR 16X THE NORMAL SPEED...
  • Page 13: Locating A Specific Title, Chapter Or Track

    Locating a Specific Title, Chapter or Track THE DVD VIDEO DISCS ARE NORMALLY DIVIDED INTO TITLES. THE TITLES ARE SUB-DIVIDED INTO CHAPTERS. MOREOVER, AUDIO CD AND MP3 CD ARE DIVIDED INTO TRACKS. YOU CAN CONVENIENTLY LOCATE ANY SPECIFIC TITLE, CHAPTER, OR TRACK WITH THIS COMBO PLAYER.
  • Page 14: Playing Repeatedly

    Playing Repeatedly THIS combo 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 15: Playing In A Favorite Order

    Playing in a Favorite Order COMBINE YOUR FAVORITE TITLES, CHAPTERS, OR TRACKS AND PLAY THEM BACK IN ANY ORDER.(PROGRAM PLAYBACK) HOW TO SET TITLES, CHAPTERS, OR TRACKS IN A FAVORITE ORDER The program playback function will automatically playback titles, chapters or tracks in the order preprogrammed. 1.
  • Page 16: Mp3 Operation

    MP3 Operation WHAT IS MP3? MP3 refers to a format of music files available for playback over the internet. PLAYING An MP3 FORMAT 1. To pIay you must view through your television. Insert an MP3 CD, the combo player will initialize the disc when the tray is closed and the directory (folder) will be shown in an MP3 MENU on screen.
  • Page 17: Image Rotation

    Playing JPEG Files PLAYING JPEG FILES Normal Slide Show Presentation When a JPEG disc is loaded into the player, a menu will appear on screen. Each picture in the current directory will be displayed consecutively in a slideshow presentation . Fifteen slideshow “transition” modes are provided. Use PROGRAM key to select. NONE:(by default) mode 1: WIPE TOP mode 2: WIPE BOTTOM...
  • Page 18: 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. SETTING THE PARENTAL LOCK DVD video discs equipped with the parental lock function are rated according to their content. The contents allowed by a parental lock level and the way a DVD video disc can be controlled may vary from disc to disc.
  • Page 19: Customizing The Function Settings

    Customizing the Function Settings THIS COMBO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO CUSTOMIZE THE PERFORMANCE TO YOUR PERSONAL PREFERENCE. DISPLAYING THE SETUP MENU SCREEN The SETUP MENU screen asks you to select a setting category from General Setup, Speaker Setup, Dolby Digital Setup, Video Setup and Preferences.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOMS & CORRECTION • Connect the power plug into the wall outlet securely. No power • Check if the child lock is released. • Check if the power plug is connected to an AC outlet. • Check the batteries in the remote control. The player does not respond •...
  • Page 21: Specifications

    Specifications Power supply 120V~ 60 Hz Power consumption Weight (Approx.) 5.4 kg External dimensions 430 x 99 x 355.5 mm (W/H/D) Signal system NTSC Operative temperature +5°C~35°C Installlation condition Horizontal/Relative humidity under 80% Received channels VHF:2-13 CH / UHF:14-69 CH/Cable:1-125 RF Input/output U/V-mixed:75 Video input...
  • Page 22: Apex Digital,

    APEX Digital, Inc. dealer in N. America. Keep your original box and packaging in case your unit needs to be shipped to us. You will need to prepay shipping and APEX will pay the cost of shipping the unit back to you.

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