Apex Digital HT-100 User Manual

Dvd home theater system with am/fm tuner

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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
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user to 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
For Customer Use:
In spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. located on the rear panel of your HT-100.
Model No.
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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.
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 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.
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 APEX Digital Inc. 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 with the FCC Rules, Part
15. 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,this 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 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 APEX or parties authorized by APEX will void all the
manufacture warranties.
THE REGION CODE FOR THE UNIT IS 1.
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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE
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CAUTION: 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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Summary of Contents for Apex Digital HT-100

  • Page 1: Safety Precautions

    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: Safety Information

    Safety Information CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Please carefully study this manual and always keep it available. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be aware of.
  • Page 3 Safety Information 14.Protective Attachment Plug - The product is equipped with an attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    TO OBTAIN A CLEAR PICTURE The HT-100 is a high technology, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn down, the picture quality may become poor. 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.
  • Page 5: Notes On Discs

    • Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and dust such as a bathroom or near a humidifier. • Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing objects on discs outside of their case may cause warping. PLAYABLE DISCS This HT-100 can play back the following discs. Disk Mark Contains...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Identification of Controls ... 7 Remote Control...8-9 Connecting to Optional Equipment..11-12 Connecting to a RF Modulator..Speaker System Hookup...15 Antenna Hookups & HT-100/AV Amplifier Connection for AV Input...16 Amplifier Volume / AM/FM Tuner Setting AV 1 & 2... MP3 Operation...18 Playing Back a Disc...
  • Page 7: Identification Of Controls

    Identification of Controls FRONT PANEL REAR PANEL COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT AV VIDEO OUTPUT AV AUDIO OUTPUT L AV AUDIO OUTPUT R AV VIDEO INPUT2 AV AUDIO INPUT2 L POWER ON/OFF DISC LOADING TRAY DVD DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE VOLUME ECHO MIC 1 2 5 8 14 15 16...
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    18. ENHANCE (PAGE 28) 19. OPEN/CLOSE (PAGE 18) NOTES • Please turn the master power switch on the HT-100. Power button on this remote control unit is for standby power only. • MUTE- Cut off sound momentarily. Press again to reinstate sound.
  • Page 9: Remote Control

    • If leakage from the battery occurs, wipe the battery liquid from the battery compartment, then replace the batteries. NOTICE (REMOTE CONTROL) • The remote control should be aimed directly towards the remote sensor of the HT-100. Continued Insert batteries (AAA size).
  • Page 10 • Turn off the power and unplug before setting up any connections. • If your TV only has a cable antenna connection and no video inputs to connect your TV to the HT-100, you will need to purchase an RF adapter from your dealer. See store for details.
  • Page 11: Connecting To Optional Equipment

    NOTICE • Do not connect the PCM/BITSTREAM jack of the HT-100 to the AC-3 RF input of a Dolby Digital receiver. Instead, connect to the “DIGITAL” or “COAXIAL” input of a Dolby Digital/DTS receiver or Processor. The input of the A/V receiver is not compatible with the PCM/BITSTREAM jack and is primarily for Laserdiscs only.
  • Page 12: Connecting To Optional Equipment

    • Turn off the power and unplug both units before setting up any connections. • Due to the wide dynamic range of sound output of the HT-100, adjust the volume of your receiver to a comfortably modest listening level to avoid any speaker damage.
  • Page 13: Connecting To A Rf Modulator

    DVD player, or any other device, into the coaxial connection for use by your television. Below are written and pictorial instructions on the proper way to connect an RF modulator to your Apex DVD player and your TV.
  • Page 14 Cable or Satellite 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 15: Speaker System Hookup

    NOTE: Speakers are not wall-mountable. Speaker stands are recommended and available at your local retailer. Required cords Your speaker connection is made easy by matching the color coded speaker terminal to the color coded terminals on the back of the HT-100. Front speaker (R) Rear speaker (R)
  • Page 16: Antenna Hookups & Ht-100/Av Amplifier Connection For Av Input

    Antenna Hookups & HT-100/AV Amplifier Connection for AV Input Antenna Hookups Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas for listening to the radio HT-100/AV Amplifier Connection for AV Input The HT-100 allows you to connect other audio/video equipment to playback through the speaker system. For AV1: External Source: For AV2:...
  • Page 17: Amplifier Volume / Am/Fm Tuner Setting Av 1 & 2

    4. To number your stored numbers, press SETUP, input the station number, then press SETUP again. AV1 / AV2 With Pro Logic The HT-100 allows for the hookup of other Audio/Video components such as a VCR or Satellite System. Refer to the manual that accompanies each Audio/Video component.
  • Page 18: Mp3 Operation

    MP3 Operation You can play an MP3 CD. Insert an MP3 CD, the HT-100 will initialize the disc and the directory will be displayed on the TV screen. MP3______________________Track1/119 00:00:32 AN MP3 FORMAT 1 TRACK01 2 TRACK02 3 TRACK03 4 TRACK04...
  • Page 19: Playing Back A Disc

    • Moving the HT-100 during DVD 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 HT-100. down.
  • Page 20 1. Press 2. Press the PLAY button. The HT-100 will start playback from the title selected. HOW TO PAUSE PLAYBACK AND PLAY FRAME BY FRAME (STILL PLAYBACK) Press the PAUSE once during playback, then press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.
  • Page 21 The rewind or forward playback alternates between x2, x4, x8, x20 speed. NOTICE • The HT-100 will not playback sound and subtitles during scan reverse and forward playback of DVDs. The HT-100 will play sound during fast forward or fast reverse playback of audio CDs.
  • Page 22: Playing Back A Disc

    Stop playback and resume later from the same location on the disc. 1. Press the STOP button This will interrupt the playback and the HT-100 will memorize the location where you stopped. 2. Press the PLAY button The HT-100 will resume the playback from the location where you stopped.
  • Page 23: Digital Eq/ 3D Surround

    Press ENTER to resume normal playback. 3D SURROUND SOUND EFFECTS Create 3 levels of surround sound when the HT-100 is connected to a stereo TV or stereo system with only 2 speakers (left/right channels). Press 3D button, it will display as follows:...
  • Page 24: Locating A Specific Title, Chapter Or Track

    You can also directly locate a specific title by pressing its assigned number with the number buttons. 3. Press the PLAY button This will cause the HT-100 to start playback from chapter 1 of the title selected. NOTICE • Some discs will not respond to this function.
  • Page 25 Locating a Specific Title, Chapter or Track VIEW INDIVIDUAL CHAPTERS 1.If the VCD video disc contains different chapters, you can locate a specific chapter. Press PBC . PBC OFF PBC ON 2.If the DVD video disc contains different chapters, you can locate a specific chapter.
  • Page 26: Playing Repeatedly

    Playing Repeatedly THE HT-100 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 wish to repeat 2.
  • Page 27: Playing In Random Order

    The HT-100 will automatically choose the titles in a DVD and play them back randomly. NOTICE • When the HT-100 is stopped while in the random playback mode, the memory playback function is cancelled. • By pressing the skip button during random playback, the HT-100 will select another track.
  • Page 28: Zooming A Picture

    ZOOMING A PICTURE Zoom into a picture or shift the zoom point. Press ZOOM during normal playback or slow - motion. The HT-100 magnifies in the center of the picture. If you press TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK. Press ZOOM during zoom playback.
  • Page 29: Selecting The Camera Angle/Selecting A Language

    DVD video disc. 1. Press the AUDIO button during playback 1/2Eng NOTICE • The player returns to the initial default settings, when you turn on the HT-100 or replace a disc. Good evening Selecting a language ANGLE...
  • Page 30: Playing In A Favorite Order

    To reset program, press CLEAR. CLEAR NOTICE • When the HT-100 is turned off or discs are removed, the programmed item will be cancelled. • Depending on the disc, the program playback may not function. 3. Press the PLAY button...
  • Page 31: Selecting Subtitles

    Selecting Subtitles THE HT-100 ALLOWS YOU TO DISPLAY THE SUBTITLES FROM THOSE INCLUDED ON THE DISC, ON TO YOUR TV SCREEN. Good evening HOW TO DISPLAY SUBTITLES You have the option to select a preferred subtitle from those included on some DVD video disc.
  • Page 32: Karaoke

    Karaoke THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO ENJOY KARAOKE WITH ONE OR TWO MICROPHONES HOW TO SETUP THE KARAOKE Make sure that the Karaoke disc is either a VCD Karaoke or a DVD Karaoke disc. These are the only two compatible formats that your DVD player will recognize.
  • Page 33: Karaoke

    Continued Karaoke FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE IN THIS UNIT (SET WITH KARAOKE ON) DVD video • Echo adjustment • Key adjustment • Sound selection *Vocal cancel: Eliminates the vocal sound centered from the sound stereo-recorded in a VIDEO CD. *Vocal change: When your vocal is entered through the microphone, the vocal part recorded in sound-multiplex is eliminated and your vocal will be heard.
  • Page 34: Using The On-Screen Display

    Using the On-Screen Display THE HT-100 ALLOWS YOU TO VIEW THE OPERATIONAL STATUS AND DISC INFORMATION ON TO YOUR TV SCREEN. CHECKING THE OPERATIONAL STATUS With this function, you can view the following on your TV screen: -Type of disc...
  • Page 35: Setting The Parental Lock

    Setting the Parental Lock YOU CAN USE THE PARENTAL LOCK FUNCTION ONLY WITH DVDS EQUIPPED WITH THE PARENTAL LOCK FEATURE. SETTING THE PARENTAL LOCK DVDs equipped with the parental lock features are rated according to their content. The contents allowed by a parental lock level and the way a DVD can be controlled may vary from disc to disc.
  • Page 36: Customizing The Function Settings

    Customizing the Function Settings THE HT-100 ALLOWS YOU TO CUSTOMIZE THE PERFORMANCE TO YOUR PERSONAL PREFERENCE. Language Video DISPLAYING THE SETUP MENU SCREEN The SETUP MENU screen asks you to select a setting category from Language, Video, Audio and Rating. The selected category will provide you the setting details using the succeeding screen.
  • Page 37: What Is Mp3, Vcd, & Aff

    MP3 refers to a new format of music files available for playback over the internet. Because of the popularity to download music from MP3 websites onto ones home computer, APEX Digital is the first company to offer in a home DVD player, the ability to play back CD-R discs recorded with MP3 audio files.
  • Page 38: Memo On Disc Output & Pbc

    AUDIO OUT jack bitstream ON VIDEO CD This HT-100 supports the VIDEO CD with PBC (Version 2.0) (PBC) is the abbreviation for Play Back Control.) You can enjoy two kinds of playback depending on type of disc. TYPE OF DISC VIDEO CD without PBC (VERSION 1.1)
  • Page 39: Specifications

    Specifications HT-100/OUTPUTS/SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES HT-100 Power supply Power consumption Mass External dimensions Signal system Laser SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Audio cable (red and white) Remote control Batteries (AAA) Video cable (yellow) Power cable Owner’s manual AM loop antenna FM wire antenna Speakers Subwoofer...
  • Page 40: Trouble Shooting Guide

    • Scratched disc Brightness is • Connect the HT-100 directly through the TV and not through any other source. What you’re unstable or noises viewing is the effect of the copy protection circuitry required on all HT-100s. are produced on •...
  • Page 41: Limited Warranty

    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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