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Apex Digital AD-703A DVD Player User Manual

1. 23 Selecting the Camera Angle Selecting a Language 24 Playing in a Favorite Order 25 Selecting Subtitles 26 Karaoke 27 28 Using the On screen Display 29 Setting the Parental Lock 30 Customizing the Function Settings 31 Notes on Discs 32 Specifications 33 Before Calling Service Personnel 34 Memo 35 Limited Warranty 36 4 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A Introduction 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 The unique features of this DVD video such as selection of sound track and subtitle languages and of different camera angles again depending on the disc are all included What s more Parental Control lets you decide which discs your children will be able to see You will find your player remarkably easy to use by way of the On Screen Display setup menu and player display in combination with the remote control UNPACKING
2. 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 ABOUT THIS OWNER S MANUAL This owner s manual explains the basic instructions of this DVD video player Some DVD video discs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback As such the DVD video player may not respond to all operating commands Refer to instruction notes of disc may appear on TV screen during operation means that the operation is not permitted by the DVD video player PLAYABLE DISCS This DVD video player can play back the following discs NOTES ON REGIONAL NUMBERS The region number of this DVD video player is 1 If region numbers which stand for their playable area are printed on your DVD video disc make sure the disc plays region 1 or ALL Otherwise playback will not be allowed by the player In this case the DVD video player will display the message TYPE OF TV SYSTEM Connect this DVD video player to a TV compatible with PAL 3 58 NTSC system DVD video disc Audio Video moving pictures Audio Video moving pictures Audio 12 cm 12 cm 12 cm 8 cm CD single Video CD Audio CD Disk Mark Contains Disc Size Maximum playback time 8 cm Approx 4 hours single sided disc Approx 8 hours double sided di
3. Your TV Back V To TV Antenna R L UHF Antenna IN Coaxial Your VCR Back UHF Antenna OUT Coaxial COAXIAL VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R 2 1 DVD Back TV Video Input Conntection TV Audio Input Conntection R R L L V V Connection 1 Figure 1 Connecting the TV to the DVD through the VCR Note Many VCRs will distort the picture of a DVD player This is NOT a malfunction of the DVD player or VCR All DVD manufacturers are required to install macrovision copyright ciruritry to prevent copying via VCR This is what causes the distortion 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 the white prong will go into the jack labeled Front L the red prong will go into the jack labeled Front R 2 Connect the opposite end of the composite video cable into the back of the RF modulator Make sure to match up the colors correctly 3 Connect a coaxial cable from the Antenna Out jack on the back of your VCR to the Antenna jack on the RF modulator The coaxial cable is the one wire metal ended type that you screw onto the VCR 4 Connect a coaxial cable from the To TV jack on the RF modulator to the jack on the back of your TV Many older televisions do not have the newer component video composite
4. 75 negative sync pin jack x 1 Cr Cb 0 7 V p p 75 Audio output digital audio 0 5 V p p 75 pin jack x 1 Audio output analog audio 2 0 V rms 330 pin jack L R x 1 OUTPUTS Specifications DVD VIDEO PLAYER OUTPUTS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Power supply 120V AC 50 or 60 Hz Power consumption 20VA Mass 3 3 kg External dimensions 430 x 81 x 300 mm W H D Signal system MULTI NTSC PAL Laser Semiconductor laser wavelength 650 nm DVD VIDEO PLAYER Audio cable red and white 1 pair Remote control 1 Batteries AAA 2 Video cable yellow 1 S Video cable 1 Power cord 1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 36 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A Notes on Discs HOW TO HANDLE CLEAN AND STORE DISCS HANDLING DISCS Do not touch the playback side of the disc Do not attach paper or tape to discs CLEANING DISCS Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration Wipe the disc from the center outward with a soft cloth Always keep the disc clean If you cannot wipe off the dust with a soft cloth wipe the disc lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and finish with a dry cloth Do not use any type of solvent such as a thinner benzine commercially available cleaners or anti static spray for vinyl LP s It may damage the disc STORING DISCS Do not store discs in places subject to direct sunlight or near heat sources
5. NOTICE By pressing you may shift the highlights between the TITLE and CHAPTERS In order to access the GOTO function on some disc you must first press the PBC OFF To select the time you can press the GOTO twice From the SETUP menu you may choose a preferred language GOTO e g To select title 2 10 10 2 2 TITLE 02 CHAPTER 03 03 02 If a DVD video disc contains title numbers you can locate a specific title by directly selecting a title number GOTO PBC OFF NUMBER BUTTONS ENTER PLAY 23 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A This DVD video player allows you to locate consecutive chapters or tracks Press the SKIP or button repeatedly to display the requested chapter or track SKIP SKIP The DVD video player starts playback from the selected chapter or track How to locate proceeding chapters or tracks When you press the SKIP button the DVD video player starts playback from the beginning of the proceeding chapter or track How to locate succeeding chapters or tracks When you press the SKIP button the DVD video player starts playback from the beginning of the succeeding chapter or track Notice On some discs the titles may not display the sub divided chapters LOCATING A SPECIFIC CHAPTER OR TRACK Locating a Specific Title Chapter or Track Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 THE DVD VIDEO DISCS ARE NORMALLY
6. Press the REW or FWD button during playback The playback speed becomes 2x the normal speed The playback speed changes each time you press the REW or FWD button REW Fast reverse FWD Fast forward TV SCREEN Video CD Audio CD The rewind or forward playback alternates between 1x 2x 3x 4x speed ADVANCED PLAYBACK The DVD video player allows you to playback discs at various speeds You may also resume playback from the location where you stopped playback ENTER PLAY PAUSE STEP REW FWD 2X 4X 6X 8X FF 2x FF 4x FF 6x FF 8x 2x the normal speed 4x the normal speed 6x the normal speed 8x the normal speed PLAYING FRAME BY FRAME Press the STEP button during playback The picture will advance one frame each time you press the STEP button STEP NOTICE The DVD video player will not playback sound and subtitles during scan reverse and forward playback of DVD video discs The DVD video player will play sound during fast forward or fast reverse playback of audio CDs The speeds may vary slightly from disc to disc and the 2x 4x 6x and 8x speeds are only approximate speeds NOTICE During frame by frame playback the sound is muted CD does not have this feature Frame by Frame Slow Motion Last Play TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK Press ENTER PLAY TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK Press ENTER PLAY POWER TITLE MENU AUDIO SUB T ANGLE SLOW REPEAT A B STEP RESUME ZO
7. 1 2 Connecting to a TV NOTICE It will be helpful to also refer to the manual of the connected TV Turn off the power and unplug both units before setting up any connections The playback picture will be distorted if you do not connect the DVD video player directly to your TV because DVD video discs are protected by Macrovision Therefore if you connect the DVD video player to a video cassette recorder VCR or TV VCR combination the playback picture will be distorted 1 2 GOOD BETTER BEST Connecting the DVD video player to your TV How to setup the sound output From the SETUP MENU set the AUDIO OUTPUT to ANALOG How to setup the video output From the SETUP MENU set the SET VIDEO OUT to S VIDEO when using the S VIDEO OUT jack GOOD Red White Yellow Red White Yellow BETTER Red White Black Red White Connect the DVD video player with the S Video cable if the TV has an S video input Do not connect the yellow video cable if using the S Video cable Black TV Audio Input TV Video Input TV Audio Input TV Video Input 12 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A Connecting to a TV using a RF Modulator COAXIAL VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R 2 1 RF Modulator Your TV Back Back TV Video Input Conntection TV Audio Input Conntection V To TV Antenna R L R R L L V To your Cable
8. 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 the white prong will go into the jack labeled Front L the red prong will go into the jack labeled Front R 2 Connect the opposite end of the composite video cable into the back of the RF modulator Make sure to match up the colors correctly 3 Connect a coaxial cable from the Antenna Out jack on the back of your Cable or Satellite receiver to the Antenna jack on the RF modulator The coaxial cable is the one wire metal ended type that you screw onto the VCR Continued 4 Connect a coaxial cable from the To TV jack on the RF modulator to the jack on the back of your TV 5 Make sure your TV is set to the appropriate channel before using your DVD player In most cases this is channel 3 or 4 on the RF modulator to the jack on the back of your TV 6 Make sure your TV is set to the appropriate channel before using your DVD player In most cases this is channel 3 or 4 Also make sure that the VCR is set to the appropriate channel as well This selector is usually on the back of your VCR Consult your VCR manual for further information 11 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A Connecting to a TV using a RF Modulator RF Modulator
9. DIVIDED INTO TITLES THE TITLES ARE SUB DIVIDED INTO CHAPTERS MOREOVER VIDEO CD AUDIO CD and MP3 CD ARE DIVIDED INTO TRACKS YOU CAN CONVENIENTLY LOCATE ANY SPECIFIC TITLE CHAPTER OR TRACK WITH THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER TITLE 1 DVD Video Disc TITLE 2 VIDEO CD Audio CD LOCATING A TITLE USING THE TITLE MENU You can locate a specific title using the title menu function if a DVD video disc contains a title menu 1 Press the TITLE button On the TV screen the title menu will appear 2 Press the button to select the title you want You can also directly locate a specific title by pressing its assigned number with the number buttons 3 Press the ENTER button This will cause the DVD video player to start playback from chapter 1 of the title selected Title 1 Title 2 Title 3 Title 4 Example of a title menu TITLE NOTICE You may experience that some discs will not respond to this function If different instructions appear on the TV screen follow those instructions The instructions above are describing the basic procedure where the procedures may vary depending on the contents of the DVD video disc PLAY ENTER 22 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A 4X the normal speed PLAYING IN SLOW MOTION A disc can also be played back in slow motion Press the SLOW button during playback The playback speed becomes 1 2 1 4 or 1 8 of the normal speed each time you press the SLOW button Reverse slo
10. P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A DVD Display The indicators vary depending on the kinds of discs you play DVD Video discs When closing the disc tray Example During playback Example Some DVD video discs may not display the chapter numbers or elapsed time TITLE 3 DVD 0 00 02 Playing chapter 3 Elapsed time of the current title VCD Video discs When closing the disc tray Example During playback Example TRK VCD 3 8 08 88 Playing track 3 Elapsed time of the current title Compact Disc When closing the disc tray Example During playback Example TRK CD 3 0 00 02 Playing track 3 Elapsed time of the current title CH 1 0 PBC 1 0 When playing back the same title chapter or track repeatedly When playback is paused When playing back a specific segment repeatedly A B repeat During memory playback During shuffle playback When playing back the entire disc repeatedly When the camera angle can be changed Display directions OPEN INITIAL TITLE CLOSE STOP ROOT Other indicators VIDEO CD AUDIO CD indicator Operating status indicator Title number Chapter track number indicator DVD indicator Repeat playback mode indicator MEMORY indicator PBC indicator Angle icon indicator Total playing time indicator 1 2 3 ALL PROG TOTAL DSVCD DVD CH TRK PBC TI
11. THE DISC Press the OPEN CLOSE button Wait until the disc tray is completely open before removing any discs After removing the discs press the OPEN CLOSE button to close the disc tray NOTICE At the completion of each movie a menu screen will appear Be aware that the on screen setup menu may damage your TV by permanently burning that image onto the screen To avoid this press the STOP button at the completion of each movie You may also decide to setup the SCREEN SAVER PLAY ENTER 19 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A 1 Press the POWER button displayed on the front panel The POWER indicator will illuminate red as the DVD video player turns on 2 Press the OPEN CLOSE button This will open the disc tray Be sure the playback side is faced down 3 Place the disc on the disc tray 4 Press ENTER PLAY After closing the disc tray playback will start As the DVD video player is reading the disc a menu will appear on screen NOTICE 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 Do not force or place anything other than DVD video disc VIDEO CD audio CD on the disc tray Playing Back a Disc HOW TO PLAYBACK A DISC Basic Playback see page 10 13 for connections details How to playback DVD video discs or VIDEO CDs Tu
12. To CANCEL the programmed item Press the STOP button then press the PLAY button To RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK from memory playback Press the PBC OFF button during stop The MEMORY indicator will disappear PBC OFF 3 Press the PLAY button The DVD video player starts memory playback HOW TO SET TITLES CHAPTERS OR TRACKS IN A FAVORITE ORDER 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 PROGRAM To reset program press CLEAR 1 Insert a disc turn PBC OFF then press the PROGRAM button At this time the menu will appear PROGRAM PROGRAM P 00 00 2 Using the numbered button select the items you want in the order you want them programmed in P01 04 PROGRAM Memory 1 P02 09 PROGRAM Memory 2 P03 01 PROGRAM Memory 3 P04 03 PROGRAM Memory 4 PBC OFF CLEAR Track 4 on your CD Program Position 1 About the 10 Key To select tracks 10 and above use the 10 key and additional numbered keys to go the sum of the keys choosen position Example go to track 12 press the 10 Key and the number 2 Key to equal 12 To go to track 20 press the 10 Key twice and so on You can program up to 99 items into the memory 28 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A Selecting the Camera Angle Selecting a Language THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO
13. achieve the best audio and or picture 1 2 To Y VIDEO OUT To Cr VIDEO OUT To Cb VIDEO OUT 15 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A Connecting to a TV using a RF Modulator RF Modulator Your TV Back AD 800 Back TV Video Input Conntection TV Audio Input Conntection V To TV Antenna R L R R L L V To your Cable Satelite connection V UHF Antenna IN Coaxial Your Cable Satelite Box IN OUT IN OUT Your VCR Back UHF Antenna OUT Coaxial Figure 3 Connection 3 Connecting the TV DVD VCR and Cable or Satelite Box Continued 14 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A Connecting to a TV using a RF Modulator RF Modulator Your TV Back AD 800 Back TV Video Input Conntection TV Audio Input Conntection V To TV Antenna R L R R L L V V UHF Antenna IN Coaxial Your VCR Back UHF Antenna OUT Coaxial Connection 1 Figure 1 RF Modulator Your TV Back AD 800 Back TV Video Input Conntection TV Audio Input Conntection V To TV Antenna R L R R L L V To your Cable Satelite connection V UHF Antenna IN Coaxial Your Cable Satelite Box IN OUT Figure 2 Connection 2 Connecting the TV to the DVD through the VCR Connecting the TV to the DVD through the Cable or Satelite Box 13 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A
14. are stopped the random playback function it will not operate with the memory playback function In order for this function to work the PBC must be turned off The DVD video player will go to another chapter or track and start playback if you press the SKIP button during random playback TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK Press PBC OFF during stop then press ENTER PLAY Playing in Random Order THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO PLAYBACK TITLES CHAPTERS WITHIN A TITLE OR TRACKS IN RANDOM ORDER RANDOM PLAYBACK SHUFFLE PBC OFF SHUFFLE ON PBC OFF 25 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A Playing Repeatedly THIS DVD VIDEO 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 Press the REPEAT button The repeat mode changes each time you press the REPEAT button HOW TO REPEAT A SPECIFIC SEGMENT 1 Press the A B button at the beginning of the segment in which you want to repeat playback point A 2 Press the A B button again at the end of the segment point B The DVD video player will automatically return to point A and start to repeat playback of the selected segment A B 3 Press the A B button to cancel the A B repeat function The DVD video player will resume to normal playback REPEAT CHAPTER REPEAT ON TITLE
15. video or s video connections that optimize DVD technology While it would be advised to purchase a newer television in order to take full advantage of the digital quality of DVD s it is possible to connect an older television to a DVD player This connection requires a device called an RF modulator First it is necessary to ascertain whether or not your TV needs a RF modulator Look at the back of your TV If you see three input connectors lined up in a row in the colors of yellow red and white then you will not need an RF modulator 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 Older televisions use a coaxial connection which combines all of the video signal from an exterior source into a single line This line is then translated by your TV into the picture you see The RF modulator combines the output signals from the DVD player or any other device into the coaxial connection for use by your television Below are written and pictoral instructions on the proper way to connect an RF modulator to your Apex DVD player and your TV Note Not all RF Modulators are compatible with APEX Digital players Please see our website for recommendations 5 Make sure your TV is set to the appropriate channel before using y
16. 3A Selecting Subtitles HOW TO DISPLAY SUBTITLES You have the option to select a preferred subtitle from those included on the DVD video disc Press the SUB T button during playback SUB T 1 03 2 03 SUBTITLE 2 3 03 SUBTITLE 3 SUBTITLE OFF To TURN OFF the subtitles SUBTITLE 1 Press the SUB T during playback until the subtitles disappears SUB T SUBTITLE OFF NOTICE Due to the nature of some DVD video discs you may not be able to turn off the subtitles and they will appear on screen automatically As you press the SUB T button the subtitles may not appear immediately during some scenes If the subtitles continue to show on your TV even after the DVD has been turned off please refer to the TVs close caption settings SUB T THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO DISPLAY THE SUBTITLES FROM THOSE INCLUDED ON THE DISC ON TO YOUR TV SCREEN Good afternoon Bonsoir Buenas tardes 29 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A Playing in a Favorite Order THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO PROGRAM UP TO 99 ITEMS INTO THE MEMORY AND THEN PLAY THEM BACK IN ANY ORDER YOU HAVE THE OPTION TO COMBINE YOUR FAVORITE TITLES CHAPTERS OR TRACKS AND PLAY THEM BACK THE WAY YOU WANT IT PLAYED BACK PROGRAM PLAYBACK The program playback function will automatically playback titles chapters or tracks in the order preprogrammed To CHANGE the programmed item Press the STOP button then follow step 1
17. 40 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A Limited Warranty DVD PLAYER 90 DAYS LABOR ONE YEAR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS WHO IS COVERED A proof of purchase is required to receive warranty service A sales receipt or other document showing original date of purchase is considered proof of purchase 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 After 90 days up to one 1 year from original date of purchase Parts usage will be cover under warranty Labor will be charged at a flat rate NOTE If you don t have proof of purchase then 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 res
18. 7 13 Press or anytime on the front panel or on the remote control unit you can switch the disc inside the 3 disc changer 1 2 3 Press OPEN CLOSE on the front panel you can change the rest of two discs and it will not affect the disc that is currently playback After you finish changing the two discs press OPEN CLOSE again and the loader will close and store that two discs inside the 3 disc changer NOTICE Press OPEN CLOSE in order to close the disc tray during playback It will not close the disc tray automatically during playback A few seconds are needed during switching inside the 3 disc changer 8 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A Remove a Disc REMOVE A DISC How to remove a disc that is currently playback 1 Press STOP 2 Press the DISC button that is not currently playback For example To remove DISC 1 you need to press either DISC 2 or DISC 3 3 Press OPEN CLOSE 4 Remove the disc DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 WHAT IS VCD A VCD looks like an ordinary 5 CD with the same digital audio quality plus good video capability It is a new video format that offers a quality picture with over an hour of playing time Note 1 When you playback video CD you must turn PBC OFF in order to stop the chapter scene 2 The AD 703A DVD player will only play Comercially made VCD and SVCD s Apex does not now of any software that will produce VCD s or SVCD on a PC or MAC 7 A
19. ENCH AUDIO 1 3 AC 3 5 1 ENGLISH Language Dolby AC 3 Total Audio Channels Current Audio Position 2 Press the AUDIO button again to cycle backwards AUDIO ANGLE 1 ANGLE 2 Selecting the camera angle Selecting a language Recording systems This DVD video player uses the Dolby Digital AC 3 MPEG 2 PCM and DTS recording systems It cannot playback DVD video discs recorded in any other recording system 2 2 1 2 Good afternoon Bonsoir Buenas tardes 27 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A ZOOMING A PICTURE This DVD video player allows you to zoom into a picture as well as shift the zoom point Press ZOOM during normal playback or slow motion The DVD video player magnifies in the center of the picture If you press during zoom playback the zoom point shifts ZOOM Zooming a Picture ZOOM X 2 ZOOM X 4 TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK Press ZOOM during zoom playback PLAY ENTER ZOOM ZOOM 26 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A PLAYING TITLES IN RANDOM ORDER This DVD video player will automatically choose the titles in a DVD video disc and play them back randomly 1 Press the PBC OFF button 2 Press the SHUFFLE button during stop 3 Press the ENTER PLAY button The DVD video player will now start random playback NOTICE You must press the ENTER PLAY button within 5 seconds after you press the SHUFFLE button ENTER PLAY PBC OFF SHUFFLE NOTICE While you
20. IO VOCAL ASSIST AD 703A 31 A P E X D I G I T A L 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 discs are either a VCD Karaoke or a DVD Karaoke disc These are the only two compatible formats that this DVD video player will recognize Note The microphone audio output is analog and will only produce audio from the Mixed Audio section of the audio output on the back of the DVD player 1 Connect the microphone to MIC 1 or and MIC 2 MIC LEVEL ECHO LEVEL 2 Adjust the MIC level and ECHO level MIC 1 2 NOTICE While you are in the Karaoke mode and experience a Pi sound please try the following Keep the microphone s away from any speakers Lower the sound level of the microphone Lower the sound level volume of the speaker The karaoke function will stay on unless you follow the proper steps to turn the karaoke off How to adjust the sound level of the Microphone s Using the MIC LEVEL on the front panel of the DVD video player adjust the knob of MIC LEVEL until your sound level of preference How to adjust the ECHO LEVEL KEY LEVEL For echo using the ECHO LEVEL on the front panel of the DVD video player adjust the knob of ECHO LEVEL until your sound level of preference For key press KEY KEY on remote control unit to adjust the key level 30 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 70
21. NESE OFF ENGLISH CHINESE FRENCH SPANISH JAPANESE RESET CHANGE STEREO L MONO R MONO MIX MONO Set Current Status NOTES Preset password is 3308 Highlighted function will be expanded at bottom of the screen The SETUP MENU screen disappears if you press the SETUP button while it is displayed Functions and menu may change without notice Factory defaults You must press STOP to set up PREFERENCES Setup Current Status Setup Current Status T T MULTI NTSC PAL ANALOG SPDIF RAW SPDIF PCM LT RT STEREO LINE OUT RF REMOD ON OFF ON OFF 1 KID SAFE 2 G 3 PG 4 PG 13 5 6 PG R 7 NC 17 8 ADULT NORMAL PS NORMAL LB WIDE ENGLISH CHINESE KARAOKE PAGE OP MODE KARAOKE SHIFT MAIN PAGE Set Key Shift Mode ON OFF S VIDEO YUV VIDEO KARAOKE SETUP FULL 6 8 4 8 2 8 OFF 34 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A 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 For example if the disc allowed you could edit out violent scenes unsuitable for children and replace them with more suitable sce
22. OM 1 2 3 4 GOTO 5 6 7 8 DISPLAY 9 0 10 CLEAR MUTE VOL SHUFFLE PROGRAM P N PBC OFF SETUP 20 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A Playing Back a Disc Continued TITLE ENTER PLAY PAUSE STOP FOR A HIGHER QUALITY PICTURE The DVD video discs produces a high resolution picture as well as contains a lot of information This causes periodical picture noise on the TV during playback The noise will vary depending on the selected TV used with this DVD video player To control the picture noise reduce the sharpness adjustment on your TV when viewing DVD video discs ABOUT DVD VCD CD On the heading bar the DVD VCD CD icons will appear depending on the disc being playbacked DVD DVD video discs VCD Video CDs CD Audio CDs HOW TO START PLAYBACK FROM THE MENU SCREEN 1 Press or the number buttons to select the title 2 Press the ENTER PLAY button The DVD video player will start playback from the title selected Title 1 Title 3 Title 2 Title 4 HOW TO PAUSE PLAYBACK STILL PLAYBACK Press the PAUSE during playback Press the PAUSE or ENTER PLAY button to resume normal playback During the still playback the sound is muted HOW TO STOP PLAYBACK Press the STOP button The DVD video player is stopped Press the ENTER PLAY button to replay Press the STOP button twice Press the ENTER PLAY button The DVD video player returns to chapter 1 or track 1 HOW TO REMOVE
23. REPEAT OFF REPEAT OFF Repeats the same chapter Repeats the same title Resumes normal playback DVD video disc A B A B A to B SET A A to B SET B A to B CANCELLED NOTICE Depending on the disc you may experience a difference between point A and the location where playback actually resumes If a segment allows for multiple camera angles you can not set the A B repeat function Be aware that some discs will not respond to the A B repeat function CD does not have this feature A B A B REPEAT 24 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A TITLE VIEW INDIVIDUAL CHAPTERS If the DVD video disc contains different chapters you can locate a specific chapter 1 Press PBC OFF 2 Press DVD DIGEST The player plays each individual chapters 3 Press to show the rest of the chapters 4 Select chapter by numbers The DVD player start to play selected chapter Return to normal playback Press PBC OFF again Digest only displays 9 chapters each time Some disc you may stop playback then press PBC off PBC OFF Locating a Specific Title Chapter or Track Continued PBC OFF DVD DIGEST 3 Press ENTER The DVD video player starts playback from chapter 3 of the selected title 2 To select title 22 LOCATING A TITLE 1 Press GOTO during playback Make sure that the space next to TITLE is highlighted 2 Press numbers to select the title and chapter you want
24. SELECT FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT ANGLES AND LANGUAGES HOW TO CHANGE THE CAMERA ANGLE If the DVD video disc was recorded from multiple angles you have the option to change the camera angle of the scene you are watching Press the ANGLE button while playing back a scene recorded with multiple angles You may only press the ANGLE button when the angle icon is flashing on the DVD display Each time you press the ANGLE button the angle will change AUDIO ANGLE ANGLE NOTICE The angle function will not work on DVD video discs that does not contains recorded multiple angles During still playback you are able to change the camera angle However when you resume to normal playback the camera angle changes to the new settings The angle icon indicator will illuminate while playing back a title that contains at least one scene recorded from multiple angles HOW TO SELECT A PLAYBACK AUDIO SETTING This DVD video player allows you to select a preferred language and sound recording system from those included on the DVD video disc 1 Press the AUDIO button during playback NOTICE The player returns to the initial default settings when you turn on the DVD video player or replace a disc The DVD video player plays a prior sound programmed on the disc when you select a sound which is not included on the disc AUDIO 2 3 AC 3 5 1 ENGLISH AUDIO 3 3 AC 3 5 1 SPANISH AUDIO 1 3 AC 3 5 1 FR
25. Satelite connection V UHF Antenna IN Coaxial Your Cable Satelite Box IN OUT IN OUT Your VCR Back UHF Antenna OUT Coaxial Figure 3 Connection 3 Connecting the TV DVD VCR and 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 the white prong will go into the jack labeled Front L the red prong will go into the jack labeled Front R 2 Connect the opposite end of the composite video cable into the back of the RF modulator Make sure to match up the colors correctly 3 Connect a coaxial cable from the Antenna Out jack on the back of your cable or satellite receiver to the Antenna In jack on the back of your VCR The coaxial cable is the one wire metal ended type that you screw onto the VCR 4 Connect a coaxial cable from the Antenna Out jack on the back of your VCR to the Antenna jack on the RF modulator 5 Connect a coaxial cable from the To TV jack RF Modulator Your TV Back V To TV Antenna R L To your Cable Satelite connection UHF Antenna IN Coaxial Your Cable Satelite Box IN OUT COAXIAL VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R 2 1 DVD Back TV Video Input Conntection TV Audio Input Conntection R R L L V V Figure 2 Connection 2
26. TLE Dolby Digital indicator 6 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A Identification of Controls FRONT PANEL REAR PANEL 5 1 POWER ON OFF 2 DVD DISPLAY 3 DISC LOADING TRAY 4 OPEN CLOSE 5 STOP 6 PLAY ENTER 7 STEP PAUSE 8 NEXT 9 PREVIOUS 1 S VIDEO OUTPUT 2 COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT 3 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT 4 DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL OUTPUT 5 POWER CORD INPUT 5 1 4 6 7 1 2 3 8 9 3 2 4 5 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A Table of Contents Safety Precautions 1 Important Safety Instructions 2 3 Introduction 4 Identification of Controls 6 DVD Display 7 Removing Disc amp What is VCD 8 Remote Control 9 10 Connecting to a TV 11 Connecting to a TV using a RF Modulator 12 Connecting to an Audio System or TV Component Video Input 12 Connecting to Optional Equipment 13 14 Playing Back a Disc 15 18 Locating a Specific Title Chapter or Track 19 20 Playing Repeatedly 21 Playing in Random Order 22 Zooming a Picture
27. When shipping the DVD video player the original shipping carton and packing comes in handy For maximum protection repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory First check and identify the contents of your DVD video player package as listed below DVD video player Remote control handset with separately packed batteries Power cable S Video cable 1 RCA cables 3 1 yellow 1 red and 1 white Owner s manual Size AAA batteries 2 If any item should be damaged or missing please inform your supplier without delay Keep the packaging materials you may need them to transport your player in the future WHERE TO LOCATE YOUR DVD A Place the unit on a firm flat surface B When you place this DVD video player near a radio or VCR the playback picture may become poor and or distorted In this situation move the DVD video player away from the other units C Keep away from direct sunlight amp domestic heating equipment D If placed in a cabinet please allow at least 2 5 cm 1 inch of free space all around the player for proper ventilation TO OBTAIN A CLEAR PICTURE The DVD video player is a high technology precision device If the optical pick up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn down the picture quality becomes 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 For deta
28. been spilled into the unit D If the unit has been exposed to water or rain E If the unit has been dropped or damaged in any way 21 SAFETY CHECK Ask the service technician to perform safety checks upon completion of the unit 22 WALL AND CEILING MOUNTING The unit should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 2 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A Important Safety Instructions 1 READ THE OWNER S MANUAL Follow all the operating and installation instructions 2 RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future use 3 PAY ATTENTION TO WARNINGS All warnings on the appliances and in the operating instructions should be followed 4 FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS Follow all operating instructions to achieve optimal use 5 POWER SOURCES This product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the label 6 HEAT This unit should be situated away from heat sources such as amplifiers radiators stoves or any other units producing heat 7 WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this unit near water for example near the kitchen sink a bath tub washbowl laundry tub swimming pool or in a wet basement 8 CLEANING Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners directly on the unit Use a damp cloth for cleaning 9 CARTS AND STANDS The unit and cart combinatio
29. els plus a sixth channel for subwoofers 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 Connecting to Optional Equipment To VIDEO OUT To PCM DOLBY DIGITAL AUDIO OUT How to setup the sound output From the SETUP MENU displays set the AUDIO OUT PUT to SPDIF RAW dts DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theater System Inc Manufactured under license from Dolby Digital Laboratories Dolby and the Double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential unpublished works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved c This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited It is forbidden by law to copy broadcast show broadcast on cable play in public and rent copyrighted material without permission DVD video discs are copy protected and any recordings made from these discs will be di
30. ftware and software with search function by using the menu displayed on the TV screen Menu Playback Some of the functions described in this manual may not work in some discs Memo DISCS AND OUTPUT SOUNDS ON VIDEO CD This DVD video player supports the VIDEO CD with PBC Version 2 0 PBC is the abbreviation for Play Back Control You can enjoy two kinds of playbacks depending on types of disc DVD Video Discs VCD CD Sound recording system Audio setting on the setting screen ANALOG AUDIO OUT jacks DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack Dolby Digital SPDIF RAW _____ Dolby Digital bitstream SPDIF RAW o PCM 48kHz MPEG PCM44 1kHz SPDIF RAW SPDIF PCM _____ PCM 44 1kHz SPDIF RAW SPDIF PCM o PCM 44 1kHz MPEG 2 SPDIF RAW _____ MPEG 2 bitstream SPDIF PCM o PCM 48kHz Linear PCM 48kHz 96kHz SPDIF RAW SPDIF PCM _____ PCM 48kHz SPDIF RAW o PCM 48kHz SPDIF PCM o _____ 38 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A Before Calling Service Personnel Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service SYMPTOMS AND CORRECTION Symptom No power No picture No sound The playback picture has occasional distortion Brightness is unstable or noises are produced on playback pictures The DVD video player does not start playback Buttons do not work The remote co
31. gh volume sounds may damage your speakers as well as your hearing Continued 1 2 17 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A NOTICE Do not connect the PCM DOLBY DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD video player 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 DOLBY DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack and is primarily for Laserdiscs only Connect the PCM DOLBY DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD video player to the DIGITAL or COAXIAL input of a Dolby Digital DTS receiver or Processor It will be helpful to also refer to the manual of the connected TV Turn off the power and unplug both units before setting up any connections Due to the wide dynamic range of sound output of the DVD video player adjust the volume of your receiver to a comfortably modist listening level to avoid any speaker damage When connecting or disconnecting the DVD video player be sure to turn off the amplifier to avoid any speaker damage Enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS BEST Dolby Digital DTS Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound are currently what you hear when you go to movies Now you can enjoy home theater or concert like audio with the most amazing sound quality in the comforts of your own home Dolby Digital and DTS programming can deliver surround with five discrete full range chann
32. ils contact your nearest dealer 3 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A Important Safety Instructions 14 OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the units openings Such situations could result in fire or electrical shock 15 NON USE PERIODS The power cord of the unit should be unplugged when not in use for a long time 16 DISC Do not use a deformed cracked or heavily scratched disc Using these disc will limit your viewing pleasure and or may damage the internal workings of your machine 17 LIGHTING AND POWER SURGES Use a power strip to help eliminate surges and spikes caused by lighting and static electric charges 18 POLARIZATION OR GROUNDING Precautions should be taken so that the polarization or grounding means of a unit is not defeated To prevent electric shock match the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot of the outlet and fully insert If the wide blade does not match up with the outlet try reversing the plug 19 SERVICING Do not attempt to service this unit yourself Only qualified APEX service technicians should work on your DVD Player 20 DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE The unit should be serviced by qualified APEX authorized specialist when A The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance B When the power supply cord or plug is damaged C If objects have fallen or liquid has
33. insulated 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 WARNING 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 CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT ATTENTION 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 CAUTION 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 The use of control adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified 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 pers
34. m right and left front speakers Set AUDIO OUTPUT to SPDIF PCM via the setup menu To VIDEO OUT To ANALOG AUDIO OUT 2 Audio cable Video cable Connection Example To audio input Amplifier equipped with Dolby Pro Logic Surround To video input Front speaker left Connect one or two speakers The output sound from the rear speakers will be monaural even if you connect two rear speakers Front speaker right Center speaker Rear speaker To VIDEO OUT Video cable Connection Example To digital audio input Amplifier equipped with digital audio input To video input Front speaker left Front speaker right Coaxial cable To PCM DOLBY DIGITAL AUDIO OUT TV TV NOTICE It will be helpful to also refer to the manual of the connected TV Turn off the power and unplug both units before setting up any connections Due to the wide dynamic range of sound output of the DVD video player adjust the volume of your receiver to a comfortably modist listening level to avoid any speaker damage When connecting or disconnecting the DVD video player be sure to turn off the amplifier to avoid any speaker damage Connecting to Optional Equipment WARNING DO NOT set AUDIO OUTPUT to SPDIF RAW via the SETUP MENU displays unless connecting Via the PCM DOLBY DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack a receiver that has the Dolby Digital DTS decoding functions Take precaution for hi
35. m the DVD video player Connect the audio cable into the jacks securely Turn on the equipment connected with the audio cable Set the audio setting correctly Eject the disc and clean it Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear This is not malfunction Connect the DVD video player to the TV directly Insert a disc Check that the DVD or VCD or audio CD indicator in the DVD displays is lit Insert a playback disc Check the disc type and color system Place the disc with the playback side down Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide Clean the disc Press the SETUP button to turn off the menu screen Cancel the parental lock function or change the parental lock level The Pre set password is 3308 Turn the power on or off with the POWER button Or disconnect the power plug and insert it into the wall outlet again Check each button on the remote make sure it is in normal position Point the remote control at the remote sensor of the DVD video player left side Operate the remote control within about 7m Replace the batteries with new ones 37 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A Video output 1 0 V p p 75 negative sync pin jack x 1 S video output Y 1 0 V p p 75 negative sync Mini DIN 4 pin x 1 C 0 286 V p p 75 Component video output Y 1 0 V p p
36. n should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart combination to overturn The unit should be used only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer 10 POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items places upon or against them 11 OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlet or extension cords This can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock 12 DISC TRAY Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing It may cause serious personal injury or do damage to the machine 13 WEIGHT Do not place a heavy object amplifier receiver on your DVD player The object may fall causing serious personal injury or death CAUTION PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation use and service There are however some installation and operation precautions which you should be aware of 1 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A Safety Precautions The lightning flash with a arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un
37. nes or lock out playback of the disc all together 3 4 5 STOP ENTER PLAY SETUP SETUP SETUP PLAY ENTER PLAY ENTER 1 Press STOP during playback Press STOP once 2 Press SETUP The SETUP MENU appears on the TV screen 3 Select PREFERENCE press ENTER PREFERENCE PAGE AUDIO SUBTITLE DISC MENU PARENTAL PASSWORD DEFAULTS MAIN PAGE SET PARENTAL CONTROL SETUP MENU MAIN PAGE GENERAL SETUP SPEAKER SETUP DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP KARAOKE SETUP PREFERENCE EXIT SETUP PREFERENCES PAGE SETUP MENU MAIN PAGE GENERAL SETUP SPEAKER SETUP DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP KARAOKE SETUP PREFERENCE EXIT SETUP PREFERENCES PAGE 1 KID SAFE 2 G 3 PG 4 PG 13 5 6 PG R 7 NC 17 8 ADULT 4 Select PARENTAL press ENTER 5 Select ratings press ENTER PLAY 6 Enter your password then press ENTER PLAY The pre set password is 3308 7 Press SETUP to exit setup press PLAY to start TO CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD 1 Follow step 4 to select password change 2 Enter old password 3 Enter new password 4 Re enter to confirm your new password 5 Press ENTER 6 Press SETUP PASSWORD CHANGE PAGE OLD PASSWORD NEW PASSWORD CONFIRM PWD T 33 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A CHECKING THE OPERATIONAL STATUS With this function you can view on your TV the following Current title Track number Total playing time Press DISPLAY during playback T
38. ntrol When not using the remote control for a long duration of time remove the batteries When difficulties occur with the remote control or if the operating range becomes reduced then replace the batteries If leakage from the battery occurs wipe the battery liquid from the battery compartment then replace the batteries With normal usage the batteries should last one year NOTICE REMOTE CONTROL The remote control should be aimed directly towards the remote sensor of the DVD video player Avoid dropping the remote control Avoid spilling any liquids and or extreme heat 9 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A 2 4 5 6 9 11 19 18 20 21 22 23 34 36 Remote Control 20 PBC OFF 21 SUB T 22 DISC1 23 DISC2 24 DISC3 25 MUTE 26 KEY 27 VOLUME 28 ECHO 29 ECHO 30 KEY 31 ENTER PLAY 32 A B 33 RESUME 34 P N 35 ZOOM 36 FORWARD SKIP 37 PAUSE STEP 1 TITLE 2 POWER 3 SETUP 4 DISPLAY 5 AUDIO 6 NUMBERS 7 SHUFFLE 8 PROGRAM 9 VOCAL ASSIST 10 GOTO 11 SLOW 12 REPEAT 13 REVERSE 14 FORWARD 15 PREVIOUS SKIP 16 STOP 17 MENU 18 OPEN CLOSE 19 ANGLE THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL DESCRIBE THE FUNCTIONS ON THE REMOTE CONTROL 7 33 12 15 14 24 27 8 25 26 28 29 30 10 35 32 31 16 37 3 1 1
39. ntrol does not work properly Cause The power plug is disconnected The TV is not set to receive DVD output The video cable is not connected securely The equipment connected with the audio cable is not set to receive DVD signal output The audio cables are not connected securely The power of the equipment connected with the audio cable is turned off The setting of output sound type is not correct The disc is dirty It is in fast forward reverse playback The copy protection s effect No disc is inserted An unplayable disc is inserted The disc is placed upside down The disc is not placed within the guide The disc is dirty A menu is on the TV screen The parental lock function is set Power supply fluctuations or other abnormalities such as static electricity may interrupt correct operations The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor of the DVD video player The remote control is too far from the DVD video player The batteries in the remote control are exhausted Correction Connect the power plug into the wall outlet securely Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the DVD video player appears on the TV screen Connect the video cable into the jacks securely Select the correct input mode of the audio receiver so you can listen to the sound fro
40. onnel should remove the cover FCC NOTICE 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 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 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 For Customer Use In spaces provided below record the Model and Serial No located on the rear panel of your DVD video player Model No Serial No Retain this information for future reference CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PART INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
41. otal playing time of the disc is displayed in the DVD display DISPLAY TO TURN OFF THE ON SCREEN DISPLAY Press DISPLAY Again Using the On Screen Display THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO VIEW THE STATUS AND DISC INFORMATION ON TO YOUR TV SCREEN DISPLAY DISPLAY TITLE 03 10 CHAPTER 01 02 0 01 30 TITLE REMAIN 1 14 08 CHAPTER ELAPSED 0 00 45 CHAPTER REMAIN 0 16 22 Current Title Total Title Current Chapter Total Chapter AD 703A 32 A P E X D I G I T A L DVD video Echo adjustment Key adjustment Sound selection VIDEO CD Echo adjustment Key adjustment Sound selection of left and right channel Vocal cancel Vocal change FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE IN THIS UNIT SET WITH KARAOKE ON 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 For DVD Karaoke disc Press AUDIO for sound selection For VCD Karaoke disc Press VOCAL ASSIST for sound selection For DVD VCD Karaoke disc Press MUTE to eliminate sound and vocal Keep the microphone on The vocal cancel function may not work in some discs The vocal change function works with a disc recorded in sound multiplex Karaoke Continued ECHO MUTE KEY AUD
42. our DVD player In most cases this is channel 3 or 4 10 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A Remote Control Continued 1 2 3 Open the cover OPERATING WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL Operating DVD video player with the remote control AD 703 MIC LEVEL _ _ ON OFF 1 2 MIC 3 DISC DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 10 OPEN CLOSE TITLE PLAY ENTER STOP STEP PAUSE AUDIO SUB T ANGLE MENU 1 2 30 30 1 The remote control must point at the remote sensor in order for the DVD player to function correctly 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 Insert batteries AAA size Make sure to match the and on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compartment Close the cover NOTICE BATTERIES PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL To operate the DVD video player you must first place the batteries in the remote control FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW BECAUSE INCORRECT USE OF BATTERIES MIGHT CAUSE THEM TO LEAK OR CORRODE Do not place the batteries in the wrong direction It is dangerous to charge heat open or short circuit the batteries Do not leave dead batteries or mix old new batteries in the remote co
43. rn on the TV and choose the video input source which is connected to the DVD video player How to enjoy the sound from the audio system Turn on the audio system and choose the input source which is connected to the DVD video player Set the playback picture size respectedly to the ratio of the connected TV via the SETUP MENU displays Set the AUDIO OUTPUT to ANALOG via the SETUP MENU displays if you do not have the necessary equipment to enjoy Dolby Digital DTS sound Notice A disc may be damaged if it is not correctly placed on the guides in the disc tray this may also cause the DVD video player to malfunction Do not force or place anything other than DVD video disc VIDEO CD audio CDs or MP3 CD on the disc tray Notice The menu screen will appear automatically or you may access the menu screen by pressing the TITLE button POWER Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound GOOD Dolby Pro Logic Surround Enjoy the dynamic realistic sound of Dolby Pro Logic Surround by connecting an amplifier and speaker system right and left front speakers a center speaker and one or two rear speakers Set AUDIO OUTPUT to ANALOG via the setup menu 18 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A Enjoying 2 Channel Digital Stereo Sound BETTER 2 Channel Digital Stereo Enjoy the dynamic sound of 2 Channel Digital Stereo by connecting an amplifier equipped with a digital audio input and speaker syste
44. sc Approx 74 minutes Approx 20 minutes Approx 74 minutes Approx 20 minutes 35 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A Customizing the Function Settings THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO CUSTOMIZE THE PERFORMANCE TO YOUR PERSONAL PREFERENCES DISPLAYING THE SETUP MENU SCREEN The SETUP MENU screen asks you to select a setting category from General Setup Speaker Setup Dolby Digital Setup Karaoke setup and Preferences The selected category will provide you the setting details using the succeeding screen SETUP ENTER PLAY SETUP MENU GENERAL SETUP SPEAKER SETUP PREFERENCES DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP SETUP SETUP PLAY ENTER GENERAL PAGE TV DISPLAY TV TYPE ANGLE MARK OSD LANG AUDIO OUT CAPTION SCR SAVER VIDEO OUT MAIN PAGE GENERAL SETUP 1 Press SETUP 2 Press to select category highlight then press PLAY ENTER 3 Press SETUP to normal playback SETUP MENU MAIN PAGE GENERAL SETUP SPEAKER SETUP DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP KARAOKE SETUP PREFERENCES EXIT SETUP GENERAL SETUP PREFERENCE PAGE AUDIO SUBTITLE DISC MENU PARENTAL PASSWORD DEFAULTS MAIN PAGE SET PREFERENCE SPEAKER SETUP PAGE DOWNMIX MAIN PAGE LOUD SPEAKER SETUP DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP OP MODE DUAL MONO DYNAMIC MAIN PAGE DOLBY DIGITAL RELATED Setup Current Status ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH CHINESE JAPANESE ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH CHINESE JAPA
45. storted AD 703A 16 A P E X D I G I T A L BEST PICTURE The Component Video input allows you to enjoy the sound and picture quality of the DVD video discs How to setup the sound output From the SETUP MENU set the AUDIO OUTPUT To ANALOG How to setup the video output From the SETUP MENU set the SET VIDEO OUT to YUV VIDEO when using the Component Video output jacks Connecting to an Audio System or TV Component Video Input To Cb VIDEO IN To Y VIDEO IN To Cr VIDEO IN NOTICE It will be helpful to also refer to the manual of the connected TV Turn off the power and unplug both units before setting up any connections Keep the DVD video player away from any tuner or radio to avoid any static or distorted sound during a broadcast When connecting any disconnecting the DVD video player be sure to turn off the amplifier to avoid any speaker damage Due to the wide dynamic range of sound output of the DVD video player adjust the volume of your receiver to a comfortably modist listening level to avoid any speaker damage NOTICE COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Component input terminals when connected to selected TVs and monitors will produce a higher quality picture playback Depending on the selected TVs and monitors the wording of the component input terminals may vary ie R Y Y B Y etc If there are any fluctuations with the color played back adjust the TV or monitor to
46. ulting 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 MAKE SURE YOU KEEP Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase Attach it to this owner s manual and keep both nearby Also keep the original box and packing material in case you need to return your product BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE Please check your owner s manual before requesting service Adjustments of the controls discussed there may save you a service call REMEMBER Keep a record of your model and serial number MODEL _____________________________ SERIAL ____________________________ WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE Please contact APEX DIGITAL INC 2919 E Philadelphia St Ontario CA 91761 909 930 1239 customerservice apexdigitalinc com This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have other rights which vary from state province to state province We reserve the rights to change the manual without further notice 39 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A TYPE OF DISC HOW TO ENJOY VIDEO CD without PBC Audio and movie can be played back by operating the unit in the VERSION 1 1 same way as the audio CD VIDEO CD with PBC In addition to the operation of the VIDEO CD without PBC you can VERSION 2 0 enjoy a playback with interactive so
47. w play as the same Playing Back a Disc Continued ENTER PLAY SLOW SF 2x SF 4x SF 8x 2X the normal speed TV SCREEN FORWARD TV SCREEN REVERSE 8X the normal speed SR 2x SR 4x SR 8x PLAY 1 2 the normal speed 1 4 the normal speed 1 8 the normal speed normal speed RESUMING PLAYBACK FROM THE SAME LOCATION This DVD video player allows you to stop playback and continue playback later from the same location on the disc 1 Press the STOP button This will interrupt the playback and the DVD video player will memorize the location where you stopped playback 2 Press the ENTER PLAY button The DVD video player will resume the playback from the location where you stopped playback NOTICE During the slow motion playback the sound is muted CD does not have this feature NOTICE The following will cancel the RESUME function Unpluging the DVD video player after you stop playback Ejecting the disc Adjusting changing the parental lock or selecting a different language setting On occasion depending on the disc you may experience a difference of location where playback resumes CD does not have this feature TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK Press ENTER PLAY 2 1 PLAY normal speed 21 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703A Playing Back a Disc Continued PLAYING AT 2X 4X 6X OR 8X THE NORMAL SPEED You can play back a disc at 2x 4x 6x or 8x the normal speed

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