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Page 1: Dvd Player
Portable DVD Player PD-480 User Manual Playable Disk Format: DVD/CD/CD-R/CD-RW www.apexdigitalinc.com... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents FCC and Safety Information... 4 Important Safety Instructions... 5 Precautions... 6 Quick Guide Getting to Know Your Portable DVD Player...7 Unpacking... 7 Front View Diagram...7 Left Side Diagram... 8 Front Side Diagram... 8 Right Side Diagram... 8 Remote Control Diagram... - Page 3 Table of Contents -continued Chapter 2. Audio CD 2-1 Audio CD Playback... Basic Playback...22 Stopping Playback... 2 2 Rapid Advance (Rapid Reverse)..2 2 Skipping Ahead or Back to Tracks...23 Pause Playback...23 2-2 Display [Audio CDs]... Clearing/Displaying the Information of the Playing Track...23 Chapter 3.
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Page 4: Fcc And Safety Information
FCC and Safety Information CAUTION: This unit employs a laser. Due to possible eye injury, only qualified service personnel should remove the cover or attempt to service this device. Use of controls or adjustments or perform- ance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a damp cloth. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. -
Page 6: Precautions
Precautions Please read these precautions before operating this unit. Power cord protection To avoid any malfunctions of the unit, and to protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the following. Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting the AC power cord. Keep the AC power cord away from heating appliances. -
Page 7: Quick Guide
Getting to Know Your Portable DVD Player Quick Guide will instruct you to install your Portable DVD Player in a quick and easy way. Please carefully follow the instructions to set up your Portable DVD Player. Unpacking First inventory the contents of your Portable DVD player package. Portable DVD Player Audio Cable (white, red) Video / Coaxial Cable... -
Page 8: Left Side Diagram
Getting to Know Your Portable DVD Player Left Side Diagram DC IN jack for PLAYBACK ONLY POWER ON/OFF button Front Side Diagram 1. Remote Sensor Right Side Diagram Volume Adjustment Headphone jack Audio Output jack Video/Coaxial output jack En 8 -continued... -
Page 9: Remote Control Diagram
Getting to Know Your Portable DVD Player Remote Control Diagram STANDBY button DISPLAY button FAST REVIEW button PAUSE/STEP button PREVIOUS button NUMBERS buttons MENU button SUB-T button UP button ENTER button DOWN button Battery Installation for the Remote Control Insert the battery and match the (+) and (-) on battery to the marks inside the battery compart- ment. -
Page 10: Remote Control Operation Range
Getting to Know Your Portable DVD Player -continued Remote Control Operation Range Point the remote control unit no more than about 12 feet from the remote control sensor and within about 30 of the front of the unit. remote sensor The operating distance may vary according to the brightness in the room. -
Page 11: Quick Operation Guide
Quick Operation Guide Quick Operation Connect it to Power (A) STEP 1. Please connect the applied AC adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Left side of this Portable DVD Player. - Page 12 Quick Operation Guide STEP 2. Connect it with headphones or connect it to external equipment. (B) If you want to enjoy higher listening and viewing quality, you can connect this Portable DVD play- er to external equipment, such as a TV or an amplifier. Note: Before connecting, make sure to turn off the power of this Portable DVD Player and external equipment.
- Page 13 Quick Operation Guide Slide POWER button to turn on the Portable DVD Player. (C) STEP 3. STEP 4. Press Gently hold the edge of the disc, then place and press down firmly near center STEP 5. spindle with printed side up. Note: Make sure the printed side of the disc is facing up.
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Page 14: Using The Battery Pack
Using the Battery Pack Battery charge indicator DC IN jack for charge and playback Before using the battery pack, make sure to charge it first. You could choose to charge the battery pack directly or charge it while the battery pack is attached to the Portable DVD player. -
Page 15: Chapter 1. Dvd
DVD Playback Preparation Connect the portable DVD player with the AC adaptor and/or battery pack, and playback through headphones, speakers, or home theater system. To connect to home theater or stereo system: Turn on the TV set, and select “Video” as the TV input. Turn on the home theater/stereo system and select the input source which you connected the portable DVD player. -
Page 16: Stopping Playback
DVD Playback Stopping Playback Press <STOP> to stop. Rapid Advance (Rapid Reverse) Press <REW> or Normal playback is resumed when you press The speed of advance ( changes for each press of the Slow Playback Press <SHIFT> and “7” several times to slow playback To return to normal playback Press <PLAY>. -
Page 17: A-B Repeat Viewing
DVD Playback Repeat Viewing Press <SHIFT> and then “1” during playback. Each time you <SHIFT>, press the “1” button, the disc will repeat a chapter or title. Press once: Repeat. OFF(Repeat state displayed) Press twice: Repeat. CHAPTER (Repeat chapter) Press three times: Repeat. TITLE (Repeat title) Press four times: Repeat. -
Page 18: Convenient Functions
Convenient functions Displaying the information of the Scene Displaying the Information of the Scene Press <DISPLAY> during playback. Press <DISPLAY> to display the title number, chapter number, and other information on screen. Press <DISPLAY> until the information on screen disappeares. Changing Audio Soundtrack Language Press <SHIFT>... -
Page 19: Viewing From Another Angle
Convenient functions Clearing/Displaying/Changing Subtitle Language If a disc provides subtitles, you can choose to hide or display them. (This operation works only with discs that provide subtitles.) Press <SUBTITLE> during playback to display subtitles or hide them. <SUBTITLE> twice, the first subtitle recorded on the disc will display. The rest of the subtitles recorded will display in sequence as you press the button continually. -
Page 20: To Mute The Dvd Player
Convenient functions To Mute the DVD Player In some cases, you may need to mute the portable DVD player temporarily. The portable DVD player provides a MUTE function for your selections. Press <MUTE> button during playback. When “ ” appears on the screen, the portable DVD player is muted. To resume the sound, press the button until “... -
Page 21: Selecting Scenes By Title/Chapter Number
Convenient functions Selecting Scenes by Title/Chapter Number Allows you to locate specific titles/chapters of scenes to playback. Press <GOTO> during playback. Press <DOWN> button, the cursor to title or chapter Press the number buttons to specify the preferred title or chapter. Press <ENTER>. -
Page 22: Audio Cd Playback
Audio CD Playback Preparation Connect the portable DVD player with the AC adaptor and/or battery pack, and playback through headphones, speakers, or home theater system. To connect to home theater or stereo system: Turn on home theater/stereo system and select the input source wich you connected. Basic Playback Slide POWER ON/OFF to switch on. -
Page 23: Skipping Ahead Or Back To Tracks
Audio CD Playback Skipping Ahead or Back to Tracks Skipping Ahead Press <NEXT> during playback. A track is skipped each time you press the button. Skipping Back Press <PREVIOUS> during playback. The player skips a track each time the button is pressed. Pause Playback Press <PAUSE>... -
Page 24: Chapter 3. Setup
Language Setup Language Setting Allows you to set various languages for the on screen display (OSD). You can select a preferred subtitle language among various languages that have been recorded on DVD discs. You can select a preferred soundtrack language among various languages that have been recorded on DVD discs. -
Page 25: Video Setup
Video Setup TV Aspect Ratio Settings Depending on your TV screen size, you can select your preference for optimal viewing of conven- tional (4:3) Pan & Scan. (4:3 LB) Letter Box movies or Widescreen (16:9). Press <SETUP> Press <RIGHT> direction button to select “Video”, and then press Press <DOWN>... -
Page 26: Adjusting The Brightness And Sharpness
Video Setup -continued Adjusting the Brightness and Sharpness You can also adjust the Brightness and the Sharpness. Press <SETUP> Press <RIGHT> direction button to select “VIDEO”, and then press Press <UP> button/ Press <RIGHT> direction button or preferred Brightness or Sharpness. Language Brightness Menu... -
Page 27: Audio Setup
Audio Setup Digital Out Setting The portable DVD player provides two options, “PCM” and “RAW” for the digital out setting. For your reference: If you have a Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS capable amplifier that supports coaxial connection, you must set the audio output to RAW. -
Page 28: Custom Setup
Custom Setup Parental Control Setting [DVD] A built-in viewer rating setting enables you to lockout video programming that you do not want children to view. For example, if you set it to PG-13, then this portable DVD player will not play the videos rated R, NC-17 or Adult unless the correct password is entered. -
Page 29: Password Setting [Dvd]
Custom Setup Password Setting [DVD] You can change the password to the portable DVD player by selections. Press <SETUP>. Press <RIGHT> direction button to select “Rating”, and then press <ENTER>. Enter your old password and then press if you have locked it before. Enter your new password and then press NOTE: Over-ride password is “3308”. -
Page 30: Default Setting
Custom Setup Load Factory Setting You may reset the DVD player in CUSTOM SETUP to the original settings by loading the factory default. Press <SETUP>. Press <RIGHT> direction button to select “Rating”, and then press <ENTER>. Press <UP> button / press <ENTER>. -
Page 31: Chapter 4. For Your Reference 4-1 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Guide Before requesting service for this portable DVD player, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checkups 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 32: Disc Handling And Maintenance
Disc Handling and Maintenance Handling Precautions Hold the disc by the edges to avoid fingerprints. (A) Fingerprints, dirt and scratches can cause skipping and distortion. Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing utensils. Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other sol- vent. -
Page 33: Definition Of Terms
Definition of Terms Angle Recorded onto certain special edition DVD discs are scenes that have been simultaneously shot from a number of different angles (the same scene is shot from the front, from the left side, from the right side, etc.). With such discs, the ANGLE button can be used to view the scene from different angles. - Page 34 Proof of purchase is required to receive warranty service such as the original sales receipt showing original date of purchase 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. You will need to prepay shipping and APEX will pay the cost of shipping the unit back to you.