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Page 2: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION : To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back) of the unit. Refer servicing only to qualified service personnel. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"... - Page 3 Keep the player connected to the wall outlet and moisture condensation will seldom occur. UNPACKING First check and identify the contents of your HT-175 package, as listed below: - DVD Home Theater unit - Remote control (1)
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Page 4: Fcc Information / Disclaimers
There may be circumstances where a multimedia file that is played back on your unit may not work properly. THIS IS NOT A MALFUNCTION OF THE HT-175 this is a common occurence with media files due to the differences in how the original file was encoded. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Rear Panel Overview... Powered Subwoofer Overview... Remote Control Overview... Subwoofer/Speaker Setup... Subwoofer/Satellite Speaker Wiring Diagram... Placement of HT-175 Speakers in your room... Connecting to your TV... AM/FM Antenna Connections... Getting Started... How to play a disc... Listening to AM/FM Radio... -
Page 6: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your new Apex Digital HT-175 Mini Home Theater System. Your system is designed for you to enjoy most forms of disc media (DVD, CD, MP3 and WMA) and while playing DVDs, you’ll enjoy "at -the-movies" picture and cinema quality sound in 5.1 digital surround. -
Page 7: Remote Control Battery Installation
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION Remove the battery compartment cover. Load two AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Make sure that the batteries have been inserted properly, matching to the symbols +, - marked in the battery compartment. Close the battery compartment cover. When replacing batteries, replace both batteries. -
Page 8: Front Panel Overview
FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW (DISPLAY) Disc Drawer IR/Remote VISUAL FUNCTION DISPLAY (VFD) FL FR SW C SR TREBLE BASS DOLBY ST 8 8 8 8 8 Visual Function Display (VFD) TOP PANEL OVERVIEW (CONTROLS) Previous Next Stop Play/ Track Track Pause FL FR SW C SR TREBLE BASS DOLBY ST... -
Page 9: Rear Panel Overview
REAR PANEL OVERVIEW Digital Composite Video & Analog Coaxial 2 channel output FM Antenna AM Antenna Output Input Input Aux Input Progressive/ All In One S-Video Link Component Output to/from Outputs Subwoofer POWERED SUBWOOFER OVERVIEW All In One Link to/from Speaker Connectors Subwoofer... -
Page 10: Remote Control Overview
REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW Important: Certain features may not operate if the disc does not support the feature or requires a special setting. Check the feature content printed on the disc’s packaging. Notes: The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the infrared sensor during operation. -
Page 11: Subwoofer/Speaker Setup
First Connect (see diagram below) the supplied “All in One Link” Cable to the HT-175 main unit and the Subwoofer, this cable transfers the pre-amp signals for all channels from the main unit to the powered subwoofer. -
Page 12: Subwoofer/Satellite Speaker Wiring Diagram
SUBWOOFER/SPEAKER SETUP - CONTINUED HT-175 SUBWOOFER/SATELLITE SPEAKER WIRING DIAGRAM NOTE: - Never short-circuit positive (+) and negative (–) speaker wires. - Be sure to connect only positive (red) wires to positive (+) terminals and negative (black) wires to negative (–) terminals. -
Page 13: Placement Of Ht-175 Speakers In Your Room
SUBWOOFER/SPEAKER SETUP - CONTINUED PLACEMENT OF HT-175 SPEAKERS IN YOUR ROOM Front Left Front Right Speaker Speaker SUBWOOFER Center Channel Surround Connection Example Surround Left Surround Right Speaker Speaker Notes: Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position. -
Page 14: Connecting To Your Tv
CONNECTING TO YOUR TV... -
Page 15: Am/Fm Antenna Connections
AM/FM ANTENNA CONNECTION(S) For the best reception, please install the provided am/fm antenna. Simple instructions and suggestions are provided to allow you to maximize your enjoyment of am/fm radio broadcasts. AM ANTENNA: Stand the antenna up on its base. Place the antenna where the reception is best. -
Page 16: Getting Started
- Unpack the unit and speakers- and save the box and packing for the duration of the warranty period in the event you may need to ship the unit to us. - Read through this owner's manual before installation. - Place the included speakers and subwoofer in your room (see page 11 of this manual for placement options). -
Page 17: Listening To Am/Fm Radio
GOTO DIRECT CHANNEL PRESET TUNING: To directly select the desired channel preset, press GOTO on the remote and input the desired channel number(example: HT-175 REMOTE CONTROL FL FR 0 9 7.1 0 ) buttons). Press the STORE key on the remote control. After 00 29 ), then press ENTER to confirm. -
Page 18: Adjusting Level, Volume, Bass/Treble
GETTING STARTED ( ADJUSTING LEVEL VOLUME, BASS/TREBLE) MODE The MODE function is for adjusting the levels for the following: Bass, Treble, FL (Front Left Speaker), FR (Front Right Speaker), SL (Surround Left) SR (Surround Right), C (Center), SW (Subwoofer) These Levels can be adjusted + or - 10 (00 is the middle level) When adjusting, use the volume +/- control to adjust the settings, press MODE to exit. -
Page 19: Function Buttons
FUNCTION BUTTONS Skip Forward/Backward Search Forward/Backward Slow NOTE: The unit is muted during slow mode. Dimmer Press I to skip forward (chapters/tracks). Press I to skip backward (chapters/tracks). Player will not advance or reverse during "WARNING" section of any disc. Press to search forward. -
Page 20: Goto A Desired Selection
FUNCTION BUTTONS - CONTINUED GOTO a desired selection DVD Disc CD Disc NOTE: Certain DVD discs may not allow GOTO functionality. GOTO does NOT function during Program playback. This function does NOT apply to MP3 or WMA. Press the GOTO button to play at a desired Title, Chapter or Time. -
Page 21: Numeric Key Pad/Direct Program Access
FUNCTION BUTTONS - CONTINUED Numeric Key Pad / Direct Program access NOTE Certain DVD discs may not allow direct access functionality. Multi-Angle A DVD disc may contain up to 9 selectable viewing angles. Progressive Scan IMPORTANT Note: Use the Interlaced setting when using a standard TV. -
Page 22: Zoom
FUNCTION BUTTONS - CONTINUED Zoom NOTE: The picture quality is degraded as the picture is zoomed. DISPLAY MUTE In DVD mode (while playing a DVD) Press the ZOOM button to enlarge the viewable picture. Press the ZOOM button repeatedly to change the zoom scale: from 1-3 in vary- ing degrees of magnification level. -
Page 23: Subtitle
FUNCTION BUTTONS - CONTINUED SUBTITLE Press the SUBTITLE key on the remote control to view subtitles that may be encoded on the DVD. Note: not all DVD’s have subtitles so refer to the DVD’s packaging for details. AUDIO Press the AUDIO key on the remote control to change the various audio settings and encoded sound formats during DVD Playback. -
Page 24: Aff (Active Full Screen Function)
FUNCTION BUTTONS - CONTINUED AFF (Active Full Screen Function) AFF(Active Full Screen Function) allows you to fill the TV screen viewing area when playing a widescreen formatted DVD. Press AFF button to eliminate(1.85:1 aspect ratio) black bars or to reduce the black bars on the top and bottom of the screen (2.35:1 aspect ratio). -
Page 25: Mp3/Wma Playback
22 hours of music on CD-ROM and play back through your DVD Player. APEX Digital was the first company to offer this feature in a home DVD player. 2/133 00:02:56... -
Page 26: Kodak/Jpeg Photo Playback
KODAK/JPEG PHOTO PLAYBACK A Kodak Picture CD is the size and shape of a regular CD. You can order a KODAK Picture CD simply by checking the box on the photo finishing envelope when you drop off a roll of film (35mm or Advanced Photo System (APS) color print film) at the time of processing in Kodak Express store displaying "Kodak Picture CD"... -
Page 27: Setup Menu Options
Various features of the player can be adjusted in the SETUP menu: Press SETUP button SETUP menu appears. Note: These options can be accessed while the disc is playing in the unit: (Language,Video,Audio,Rating). Highlight the desired icon Press the ENTER button to activate the setting sub menu. -
Page 28: Audio Menu
SETUP MENU OPTIONS-CONTINUED Language Setup Page Language Setup Language Video Audio Rating General Setup Page OSD Menu Menu Audio Subtitle Subtitle English English Audio Francais DVD Menu Espanol Language Setup Page Language Setup Language Video Audio OSD Menu Menu Audio Subtitle Subtitle Audio... -
Page 29: Video Output
SETUP MENU OPTIONS-CONTINUED Video Setup Page Language Setup Language Video Audio Rating General Setup Page TV Shape 4:3 LB Menu Audio Component S-Video Video Output Subtitle Component Audio Setup Page Language Setup Language Video Audio Rating General Setup Page Digital Out Menu Audio Test Tone... -
Page 30: Drc (Dynamic Range Compression)
SETUP MENU OPTIONS-CONTINUED Audio Setup Page Language Setup Language Video Audio General Setup Page Digital Out Menu Audio Test Tone Subtitle Cent Delay Rear Delay More Audio Settings Audio Setup Page Language Setup Language Video Audio Digital Out Menu Audio Test Tone Subtitle Cent Delay... -
Page 31: Rating
SETUP MENU OPTIONS-CONTINUED Rating Language Setup Language Video Audio Rating General Setup Page Password - - - - Menu Audio Rating 8. Adult Subtitle Load Factory Reset Password Use your remote’s keys to access these settings. This function controls allows parents to set the play- er to allow only the selected rating and below the rating to play on the unit. -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
Before requesting service, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple troubleshooting or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. We encourage you to visit our website at www.apexdigitalinc.com and review the Customer Support and FAQ’s page for updates to this list. -
Page 33: Specifications
HT-175 Power supply Power consumption Mass External dimensions TV Signal system Laser SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Video cable (yellow) Audio cable (red and white) Remote control (HRM-170) Batteries (AAA) All in one control cable Owner’s manual AM loop antenna FM wire antenna... -
Page 34: Warranty
Proof of purchase is required to receive warranty service such as the original sales receipt showing original date of pur- chase from an authorized APEX Digital, Inc. dealer in N. America. Keep your original box and packaging in case your unit needs to be shipped to us.