Apex Digital AD-1165 User Manual

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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 performance 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. 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 communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures :

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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.

Since it is usual for DVD movies to be released at different times in different regions of the world, all players have region codes and discs can have an optional region code. If you load a disc of a different region code to your player, you will see the region code notice on the screen. This player displays region 1 discs only.

Never make or change connections with the power switched on.

CAUTION:

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE

TO BEAM (

WARNING LOCATION:

INSIDE ON LASER COVERSHIELD)

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS 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" within product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. However, safety is your responsibility, too. This sheet lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of the video product and accessory equipment. Please read them carefully before operation and using your video product

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY

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FCC and Safety Information

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Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

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If the unit has been dropped or otherwise damaged, turn off the power and disconnect the AC power cord.

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If smoke, odors or noises are emitted from the unit, turn off the power and disconnect the AC power cord.

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Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with a dry cloth.

Do not bolck any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

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Placement: Avoid placing the unit in areas of direct sunlight, heating radiators, closed automobiles, high temperature (over 35C(95F), high humidity (over

90%), excessive dust, vibration, impact or where the surface is titled, as the internal parts may be seriously damaged.

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Non-use periods: When the unit is not used, turn the power off.

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Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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When the unit is unused for a long period of time, the unit should be unplugged from the household AC outlet.

Do not defect the safety purpose of the polarized plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. The wide blade is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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No fingers or other objects inside: Touching internal parts of this unit is dangerous and may cause serious damage to the unit. Do not attempt to disassemble the unit.

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Do not put any foreign object on the disc tray.

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Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

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Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination To avoid injury from tip-over.

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Keep away from water and magnets.

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Keep the unit away from flower vases, tubs, sinks, etc. If liquids are spilled into the unit, serious damage could occur.

Keep magnetic objects, such as speakers, distant from the player.

Stacking: Place the unit in a horizontal position and do not place anything heavy on it.

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Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long period of time.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled, objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, or when the unit does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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Do not place the unit on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot.

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Condesation/Moisture may form on the lens in the following cases: a) immediately after a heater has been turned on.

b) in a steamy or very humid room.

c) the unit is moved from a cold environment to a warm ....one.

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If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly. In this case, turn off the power and wait about one hour for the moisture to evaporate.

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Noise interference while a broadcast is being received. Depending on the reception condition of

TV, interference may appear on the TV screen while you are watching a TV broadcast, if the units is switched on. This is not a malfunction of the unit or the TV. To watch a TV broadcast, turn off this unit.

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Power cord protection: To avoid any malfunctions of the unit and to protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the following: a) Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting the ....AC power cord to this unit.

b) Do not connect or disconnect the AC power cord with wet .....hands.

c) Keep the AC power cord away from heating appliances.

d) Never put any heavy object on the AC power cord.

e) Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC power cord in ....any way.

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Remote dust, dirt, etc. on the plug at regular intervals.

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Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified here in may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Polarization: This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug. This plug will fit into the power outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted without blade exposure.

If you need an extension cord, use a polarized cord.

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Table of Contents

FCC and Safety Information

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Table of Contents

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Introduction to your Player

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What’s in the Box?.....................................................................................................................................5

Care of the Disc..........................................................................................................................................5

Remote Control Battery Installation

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Remote Control Overview

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Front & Rear Panel Overview

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Front Panel View.........................................................................................................................................8

Rear Panel View..........................................................................................................................................8

How to Connect your Player

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Getting Started

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How to Play a Disc....................................................................................................................................12

Function Buttons

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Power ON/OFF...........................................................................................................................................13

Open/Close Disc Tray...............................................................................................................................13

Play,Pause,Step,Stop.Function...............................................................................................................13

Skip Forward/Backward...........................................................................................................................14

Search Forward/Backward.......................................................................................................................14

Slow Forward............................................................................................................................................14

Select an item in the Menu......................................................................................................................15

On Screen Display Menu.........................................................................................................................15

Disc/Title Menu..........................................................................................................................................15

GOTO a desired selection........................................................................................................................16

Repeat........................................................................................................................................................17

Repeat A/B.................................................................................................................................................17

Numeric Key Pad/Direct Program access..............................................................................................18

Multi-Angle................................................................................................................................................18

Progressive Scan......................................................................................................................................18

Multi-Subtitle.............................................................................................................................................19

Multi-Audio Soundtrack...........................................................................................................................19

AFF (Active Full Screen Function)..........................................................................................................20

Zoom..........................................................................................................................................................20

Mute............................................................................................................................................................21

Volume Up/Down.......................................................................................................................................21

Shuffle Play................................................................................................................................................21

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Table of Contents - continued

What is MP3

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About MP3.................................................................................................................................................22

MP3/WMA Playback

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MP3 Playback............................................................................................................................................23

WMA Playback..........................................................................................................................................23

Kodak Picture CD

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Playing back your Kodak Picture CD.....................................................................................................24

Setup Menu Options

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General Setup Page..................................................................................................................................25

Angle Mark................................................................................................................................................25

OSD Language..........................................................................................................................................25

Captions....................................................................................................................................................26

Screen Saver.............................................................................................................................................26

Audio Setup Page.....................................................................................................................................26

Downmix....................................................................................................................................................26

Digital Out..................................................................................................................................................27

Video Setup Page.....................................................................................................................................27

TV Shape...................................................................................................................................................27

TV Mode.....................................................................................................................................................28

Output Mode..............................................................................................................................................28

Sharpness,Brightness,Contrast..............................................................................................................28

Preference Setup Page............................................................................................................................29

Audio..........................................................................................................................................................29

Subtitle.......................................................................................................................................................30

Disc Menu..................................................................................................................................................30

Parental......................................................................................................................................................30

Password...................................................................................................................................................31

Default........................................................................................................................................................31

Definition of Terms

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Specifications

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Troubleshooting Guide

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Limited Warranty

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Introduction to your Player

Thank you for purchasing your new Apex Digital AD-1165

DVD player, it is designed for you to enjoy most forms of disc media. Your player will allow you to enjoy "at -themovies" picture and cinema quality sound.

You new player also supports CD, MP3, and WMA. It has several enchanced features, including a S-Video output,

Parental Control, and Kodak Picture CD to view your digital photo files in a slide show presentation. The

Progressive Scan feature will provide a "film like" quality when connected between the component (Y,Pb,Pr) connectors and your ED/HDTV set.

Disc Types

Capacity

Disc Size

DVD CD

Single-layer / Single side

4.7GB = 2 hr

Single-layer / Double sides

8.5GB = 4 hr

Double-layers / Single side

9.4GB = 4.5 hr

Double-layers / Double sides

17GB = 8 hr

12 cm/8 cm

650MB = 74min

12 cm/8 cm

Subtitles

Soundtracks

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Format Logo

Note: Apex Digital inc, shall not be responsible for damage that may occur to a disc from being operated in the player.

Due to unforeseen software compatibility issues, certain forms of disc media may not playback properly. This includes compressed media formats, i.e. MP3,JPEG files.

DVD features symbols:

Each DVD disc contains various features depending on production of the disc. Below are some of the symbols representing the features:

Regional Code/Video output system

Dolby Digital Surround

DTS Digital Surround

DVD Discs are manufactured under a worldwide agreed upon "DVD Regional

Code System". This player is designed for playback of Region 1 discs only, for use in

Canada and USA.

Number of Audio Tracks

Number of Subtitles

Screen Format

Child Lock

Angle Indicator

The player has built in copyright protection technologyn that prevents copying from a DVD disc to any media.

If a video recorder is connected to the player, the video output image will be distorted during recording.

What’s in the Box?

RCA Audio Cables (1 Pr)

RCA Video Cable (1)

Remote Control (1)

AA Battery (2)

User Manual (1)

Acessory Store Insert (1)

EZ Hook Up Guide (1)

Care of the Disc

A video disc contains high density compressed data that requires proper Handling.

Hold the disc’s outer edge and/or the center spindle hole.

Do not touch the disc surface if at all possible.

Do not bend or press on the disc. Do NOT expose the disc to direct sunlight or heating sources.

Store discs in a cabinet vertically, in a dry location. Prevent exposure to:

- Direct sunlight

- Heat or exhaust from a heating device.

- Extreme humidity.

Clean the disc surface with a soft, dry cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc surface gently, from center toward the outer edge.

Do not apply thinner, alcohol chemical solvent, or sprays when cleaning. Such cleaning fluids will permanently damage the disc surface.

Do not attach paper or tape to the disc. A video disc contains high density compressed data that requires proper

Handling

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Remote Control Battery Installation

Remove the battery compartment cover.

Load two AA 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. Do not mix new and used batteries together, otherwise, battery life will be much shorter than normal.

The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the infrared sensor of the unit during operation.

If the sensor has been covered or there is a large object between the remote control and the sensor, the sensor will not respond.

The sensor may not able to receive the remote signal when it is exposed to direct sunlight or a strong artificial light (fluorescent or strobe light). In this case, change the direction of the light or reposition the unit to avoid direct lighting.

Within approximately

6 meter (20 feet)

Remote Sensor

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Remote Control Overview

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Important:

Certain features may not operate if the disc does not support the feature, or requires special settings.

Check the feature content printed on the disc’s packaging.

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Power On/Off

Numeric Entry Pad

Shuffle

Program

I/P (Interlace/Progressive Scan Modes)

Resume

Slow

Step

Setup

Audio

Menu

Cursor Keys: Up / Down / Left / Right

Enter/Play

Pause

Skip, Next/Previous

Disc Tray Open/Close

Volume Adjust +/-

Repeat

A-B Repeat

Mute

GoTo

Clear

Display

AFF

Zoom

P/N (PAL/NTSC/AUTO Modes)

Angle

Sub-T (Subtitle)

Title

Stop

Fast Forward/Reverse

Notes:

The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the infrared sensor during operation. When the sensor is covered or there is a large object between the remote control and the sensor will not receive a signal. The sensor may not be able to receive signals properly when it is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light (such as a fluorescent or strobe light). In this case, change the direction of the light or reposition the unit to avoid direct lighting.

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Front & Rear Panel Overview

Front Panel View

Power On/Off

Disc Tray

IR Sensor

Open/Close

Play/Pause

Stop

Next

Previous

Forward

Reverse

Back Panel View

Composite Video

Output

Analog /Down

Mix Audio

2 channel L/R

Coaxial Digital Output

S-Video

Output

Progressive Scan

(Component Video) Outputs

Y Pb Pr

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How to Connect your Player

Good Better

To TV Video Input

Yellow Red White

To TV Audio L, R Input

To S-Video Input on TV



Connect the supplied video (yellow) and audio (red & white) cables.

To view, cycle through your TV input sources from your TV remote (Video 1, Video 2, etc.)

Best

Red White

Y Pb Pr

Y Pb Pr

To Progressive Scan Video Input


For better quality, connect the DVD video player with an optional S-Video cable if the TV has an S-Video input. Do not connect the yellow video cable if using an S-Video cable.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT

(Progressive Scan Output)

Component output 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. If there are any fluctuations with the color play back, adjust the TV or monitor to achieve the best video playback.

IMPORTANT:

Note: Use the Interlaced setting when using a standard TV.

If you view a black and white distorted picture on your TV, press I/P. (Your installation may be interlaced and it may have been put into Pro-gressive Scan mode by mistake).

Connect the Component (Y Pb Pr) and audio (red & white) cables.

To view, cycle through your TV input sources from your TV remote (Video 1, Video 2, etc.)

Do not connect the Component (Y Pb Pr) and S-Video connectors simultaneously.

Note: Your Apex DVD Player is equipped with Progressive

Scan Output (Y Pb Pr/Component Video outputs) otherwise known as 480P (p=progressive) The 480P image offers the best quality picture and eliminates virtually all motion artifacts. This feature is designed for newer EDTV (Enhanced

Definition TV) or HDTV sets only.

To Switch back and forth between Interlace and Pro-gressive

Video mode. Press I/P on your remote control to cycle between the two modes. Please refer to page 18 in this manual to learn more about this function.

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How to Connect your Player - continued

Good

Enjoy the dynamic and realistic sound of Dolby Pro

Logic Sur-round by connecting an amplifier and speaker system (right and left front speakers, a center speaker, and one or two rear speakers).

Better

Enjoy the dynamic sound of 2 Channel Digital Audio by connecting an amplifier equipped with a coaxial digital input


To Dolby Surround

Equipped Receiver

(L+R Audio Input)


Yellow


To Amplifier/Receiver with Digital Coaxial Input

Front Left

Speaker

Center Channel

Front Right

Speaker

Surround Left

Speaker

Dolby Surround

Connection Example

Surround Right

Speaker

Front Left

Speaker

Front Right

Speaker

2 Channel Digital Audio


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How to Connect your Player - continued

Best

Dolby Digital and DTS programming can deliver surround sound with five discrete full range channels plus a sixth channel for a subwoofer.

You can enjoy your APEX DVD with a Dolby Digital or

DTS Digital equipped home theater 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 decoder. Connect the Digital (RCA)

Coaxial output of your player to Digital (RCA) Coaxial input of the amplifier.

How to setup the digital output:

From the "Audio setup page", set "Digital Out" to "RAW" with DIRECTION buttons and then press ENTER/PLAY.

Yellow


To Dolby Digital Equipped

Receiver/Processor

IMPORTANT:

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, play in public, and rent copyrighted material without permission.

DVD video discs are copy protected, and any recordings made from these discs will be distorted.

DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital

Theater Systems, Inc. Manufactured under license from

Dolby Labs.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of

Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works.

1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

Front Left

Speaker

Center Channel

Dolby Digital (5.1) Surround


Front Right

Speaker

Surround Left

Speaker

SUBWOOFER

Surround Right

Speaker

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Getting Started

- Unpack the unit 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 and use.

- Load batteries into the remote control unit and

...verify batteries are installed correctly.

- Connect the player to your TV, make sure the

...connections are secured.

- Connect the power plug to the AC power ...outlet

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How to Play a Disc

Turn on the player

Push the main power button to turn on the DVD unit.

Turn on the TV set and the amplifier (if connected).

Load a disc

When a DVD Disc Menu appears on screen Press

PLAY button on the remote (or on the unit) to start playback

NOTE:

Certain features contained in this DVD player are related to the DVD disc’s software.

Check the features printed on the disc’s packaging or follow the instructions of the Disc’s on screen menu.

Turn on your TV (and Home Theater System)

Select the corresponding inputs on your TV (Video 1,

Video2, etc.) Cycle through your Home Theater

System’s video input sources (Video 1, Video 2, etc.)and locate the input assigned to your DVD player.

Press EJECT button on the remote control (or front panel) to open the disc tray. Load a disc and press

EJECT to close the disc tray.

(Note, place the disc’s label side up, blank side down)

Press CURSOR buttons to select the desired feature in the menu, and then press the ENTER button to confirm a selection.

NOTE:

Normally, when a MP3 disc is loaded, the unit will take a longer time to download the initial data.

A DVD disc that does not match the region code cannot be played by this player.

To return to the disc’s Main Menu, press the

MENU button on the remote.

Do not load a disc upside down.

This DVD player will play Region 1 DVDs only

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Function Buttons

Power ON / OFF

Open/Close Disc Tray

Play, Pause,Step, Stop Functions

To switch the player between power on and off mode:

Press POWER button on front panel or the remote control.

Note:

(Always) remove the disc and switch off the player after use

To open and close the disc tray:

Press EJECT button on the remote or

EJECT button on the front panel

Press ENTER/ PLAY button to play the disc

Press PAUSE button to pause, note that the picture is now "frozen" or in Still frame mode.

Press STEP button To step forward the still picture frame by frame.

Press ENTER/ PLAY to resume normal playback.

Press STOP button to stop in two modes: a) Press Once : The DVD will stop and you can

.....resume where you left off by pressing PLAY b) Press Twice : The DVD will stop and you lose the

.....resume function.

Note:

STOP memorizes the last scene frame displayed.

(To resume, press PLAY button)

To stop completely.

(Disc Will NOT resume, press PLAY button to start the disc from the beginning)

PAUSE

STOP

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Function Buttons - continued

Skip Forward/Backward

Press to skip forward (chapters)

Press to skip backward (chapters)

Player will not advance or reverse during "WARNING" section of any disc.

Search Forward/Backward

Press to search forward

Repeat pressing the button to change search speed

Press to search backward

Repeat pressing the button to change search speed

Player will not advance or reverse during "WARNING" section of any disc.

Slow Forward

Press SLOW to play slow forward

Repeat pressing the button to change slow forward speed.

Press PLAY button to resume normal playback

NOTE: The unit is muted during slow mode

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Select an item in the Menu

In the Disc menu or Setup

Press cursor button(s) to move between listed content.

Press ENTER/ PLAY to confirm a selection.

Press CLEAR to cancel an entry.

On Screen Display Menu

Disc / Title Menu

Press DISPLAY button to switch the OSD screen on or off while the disc is playing to get more detailed playback information.

This will provide you with current information about the disc you are playing. (i.e. elapsed time of play, remaining time of track, elapsed chapter/track time, remaining chapter/track time.

There are different OSD indicators for different disc formats: DVD, CD, MP3,WMA and Picture CD.

Disc Menu is a DVD disc feature, allowing users to select content on screen.

Press MENU button return to the DVD disc Menu.

Press TITLE button return to the DVD disc Title.

Disc Title is the beginning track of a DVD disc.

NOTE: Certain DVD discs may not respond to the

"TITLE" functions.

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GOTO a desired selection

This function does NOT apply to MP3 or WMA

Press the GOTO button to play at a desired Title,

Chapter or Time.

DVD Disc

Press the GOTO button select GOTO mode.

Press the DOWN cursor button highlight desired item.

TITLE --- Input title number

CHAPTER --- Input chapter number

TIME -:--:-- Input time hh:mm:ss

(Hour : Minute : Second)

Press ENTER button.

CD Disc

Press the GOTO button to Track Search mode.

Press the GOTO button again to Disc Search mode.

TIME --:--:-- Input time hh:mm:ss

(Hour : Minute : Second)

TRACK --- Input track number XXX

(Track Number)

Press ENTER button.

NOTE:

Certain DVD discs may not allow GOTO functionality. GOTO does NOT function during Program playback.

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Repeat

DVD Disc

Press REPEAT button multiple times to reach desired repeat mode (see below).

Off

Repeat Chapter

Repeat Title

Repeat All

Repeat function off

Repeat the Chapter

Repeat the Title

Repeat All

CD Disc

Single

Repeat One

Repeat Folder

Folder

Play the selected track

Repeat the selected track

Repeat the existing folder

Play the existing folder

MP3 Disc

Single

Repeat One

Repeat Folder

Folder

Play the selected file

Repeat the selected file

Repeat the existing folder

Play the existing folder

Certain DVD discs may not allow Repeat functionality

Repeat A/B

To repeat playback of a desired selection:

1) Press the A-B button at the beginning of the desired section, "A".

2) Press the A-B button again at the end of the desired section, "B".

The player will repeat playback of the section from A to B.

Press the A-B button again to cancel the function and return to normal play

NOTE:

- Certain DVD discs may not allow A-B Repeat

...functionality

- A-B function does not apply to MP3 disc.

- The period between A and B should be at least 3 seconds.

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Numeric Key Pad / Direct Program access

Press the numeric key pad to input data for disc or

Setup menu.

Input the desired Chapter or Track number using the numeric key pad. Press ENTER button to confirm your direct access Chapter or key selection.

Track - when playing a CD or MP3 disc

Numeric input - Function / Menu

Chapter - when playing a DVD disc, or

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

The player is equipped with two modes of video output:

1) Interlace video output (S-Video, CVBS, Y Cb Cr), and

2) Progressive Scan video output (Y Pb Pr)*

*For use with ED/HDTV to produce a "film-like" quality DVD presentation.

To switch between the two modes:

Press the Progressive Scan I/P button on the remote control.

IMPORTANT

Note: Use the Interlaced setting when using a standard TV. If you view a black and white distorted picture on your TV, press I/P. (Your installation may be interlaced and it may have been put into Progressive Scan mode by mistake).

Certain DVD discs may contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously from a number of different angles. For these discs, the same scenes can be viewed from each of these different angles using the

ANGLE button. (The recorded angles vary depending on the disc programmed.)

If a DVD disc contains Multi-Angle feature, viewing angles may be selected:

During playback, repeatedly pressing the ANGLE button to select the desired viewing angle. Status will be displayed on screen

Only one of the S-Video, CVBS or Y

Cb Cr outputs can be used, both cannot be used at the same time.

NOTE: Y Pb Pr and Y Cb Cr are using the same video output jacks. Typically, ED or HDTV sets support progressive scan video input in order to process the progressive scan video input signal.

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Multi-Subtitle

If a DVD disc contains the Multi-Subtitle feature, a subtitle may be selected:

While in playback mode, repeatedly press the SUB-T button to select the desired subtitle. Status will be displayed on screen.

NOTE:

A DVD disc may contain up to 32 subtitle selections.

Multi-Audio Soundtrack

If a DVD disc contains a Multi-Audio Soundtrack feature,

Audio Language can be selected:

During playback, repeatedly press AUDIO button to select the desired audio language. Playback status will be displayed on screen.

In most cases, an Audio Soundtrack selection will be displayed on a DVD disc start up menu. Press CURSOR buttons to select and ENTER button to confirm.

NOTE:

A DVD disc may contain up to 8 audio language selections.

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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 )

Before AFF After AFF

Zoom

In DVD mode

Press the ZOOM button to enlarge viewable picture.

Press the button repeatedly to change the zoom scale:

Press the CURSOR buttons to adjust the zooming position.

NOTE:

The picture quality is degraded as the picture is zoomed.

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Mute

Press MUTE button

To mute ( turn off ) the audio output.

Press the button again to resume normal audio output.

Volume Up/Down

While playing back a disc,

Press the VOLUME button - or + to adjust the volume output

Volume level will display on screen.

Shuffle Play

Press SHUFFLE button

To shuffle play a disc in a random order.

Press STOP button twice

To cancel the function and back to normal mode.

NOTE: A single track disc cannot be shuffled.

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What is MP3?

This player is compatible with the following disc formats:

DVD

CD-DA

CD-MP3

CD-WMA

Kodak Picture CD

CD-R / CD-RW*

About MP3

MP3 (MPEG 1, Audio Layer 3) is a digital audio format for quick downloading files that sound similar in performance to CDs.

MP3 uses entropy encoding to reduce the number of redundant sounds in an audio signal to a minimum. It takes music from a

CD and reduces it by a factor of 12, with no noticeable loss of quality. Whereas a typical CD holds only 74 minutes of music you can store over 130 songs.

Disc information

Sampling rate should be 44.1 kHz and bit rate is recommended within the range from 128 Kbps to 256 Kbps, in order to achieve the best performance. In general, higher quality settings result in larger file sizes.

Sampling rate

44.1 kHz

44.1 kHz

44.1 kHz

44.1 kHz

44.1 kHz

44.1 kHz

44.1 kHz

44.1 kHz

44.1 kHz

44.1 kHz

Bit rate

56 Kbps

64 Kbps

80 Kbps

96 Kbps

112 Kbps

128 Kbps

160 Kbps

192 Kbps

224 Kbps

256 Kbps

Quality

FM Radio Quality

Near CD Quality

Good CD Quality

Better than

CD Quality

Studio Quality

ATTENTION:

Due to unforeseen software compatibility issues, certain forms of disc media may not playback properly. This includes compressed media formats, i.e. MP3,WMA,JPEG files.

Tips for making a good MP3 CD on your computer:

* Using a good quality CD-RW disc, CD-R is recommended. Up to 650 MB (74-minute

CD) or 700 MB (80-minute CD) of MP3 files can be recorded.

* Select a high quality and stable CD

Recorder (Writer).

* Select an advanced CD burning software.

* MP3 is data and not WAV information as such Mode 1 must be selected when compiling and burning your discs.

* Drag and drop must not be used to compile the disc. The player will not recognize this format.

* Only single session recordings can be used. Multi-session recordings are not recognized and will not be play on this unit.

* Select Data CD Project (software user inter face), file system should comply with the standard of ISO 9660 or Joliet. OR select MP3 CD Project for convenience operation

* Finalize the CD after it is burned.

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MP3/WMA Playback

MP3 Playback

00:30 00:56 192Kbps

002/005

MP3 TRACK 01

MP3 TRACK 02

MP3 TRACK 03

MP3 TRACK 04

Select a track

Press CURSOR button to highlight the desired track, and switch between folder and pages.

Press ENTER/PLAY button to play the selected track.

Playing track file information

Information of the track playing will be displayed at the top of the screen (i.e: time, sample rate, volume bar etc.)

Note: Press DISPLAY on your remote to view the elapsed and remaining time of the track.

MP3 file format (limitations)

Sampling rate should be 44.1 kHz and bit rate is recommended within the range from 128 Kbps to 320 Kbps, in order to achieve the best performance.

WMA Playback

WMA refers to a new format of music files from

Microsoft Windows Media Audio available from WMA web sites. The compression used allows you to record from your computer up to 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.

00:30 00:56 192Kbps

002/005

WMA TRACK 01

WMA TRACK 02

WMA TRACK 03

WMA TRACK 04

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Kodak Picture CD

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" sign. When your order is returned, you receive your prints, negatives, and your full roll of pictures safely stored on your KODAK Picture CD. Each KODAK

Picture CD brings you the tools to enhance, share and manage your pictures on your computer

00:00 00:00

001/003

PHOTO 1

PHOTO 2

PHOTO 3

PHOTO 4

Playing back your Kodak Picture CD

The new feature enables the decoding of JPEG files from a Kodak Picture CD disk.

About Kodak Picture CD

Now, you can playback Kodak Picture CDs on the DVD player and view your pictures on your TV in a slide show presentation.

When a Kodak Picture CD has been loaded in the player, an automatic slide show will be launched. Each picture in the Kodak Picture CD will be displayed consecutively in a slide-show fashion and will be scaled to fit the entire TV screen.

Press PAUSE button to display an image indefinitely.

Press PLAY button to resume the slide show.

Press the STOP button on your remote to display the index screen. Use the cursor (up,down,left,right) keys to navigate through your files.

Press the ENTER key to display the selection.

Press SKIP button to view the next or previous picture.

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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 a disc is playing in the unit: (General, Audio, Video).

- The "Preference" menu can only be accessed when you have pressed "stop" while the disc is playing ..or when there is no disc in the player. Highlight the desired icon Press the ENTER button to activate ..the setting sub menu. Use the remote’s keys to selct the menu options, press ENTER to ..activate and confirm the desired option choices.

General Setup Page

General Audio Video Preference

General Setup Page

On Angle Mark On

OSD Lang

Eng

Captions Off

Screen Saver On

Set Angle Mark

Off

Angle Mark:

Use your remote’s keys to selct the menu options, press ENTER to activate and confirm the desired options.

Select between On or Off setting. When a DVD with the multiple angle feature is played, if this feature is activated, the Angle Mark will appear on screen until the segmant with the Angle Mark is finished


General Setup Page

Angle Mark On

OSD Lang Eng

On

English

Captions Off

Screen Saver On

Set OSD Language

French

Spanish

OSD Language:


This function controls the language of the On Screen

Display menu system. There are 3 languages to choose from: English, French, Spanish.

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Setup Menu Options - continued


General Setup Page

Angle Mark On

OSD Lang Eng

Captions Off On

Off Screen Saver On

Closed Caption

Captions:


This function, when activated, will decode a DVD’s

Closed Captions, please make sure that your CC function is also activated on your TV in order for this to work Properly. Please note that not all DVD’s are encoded with this feature, however most are encoded with Subtitles.

General Audio Video

General Setup Page

Angle Mark On

OSD Lang Eng

Captions Off

Screen Saver On

Screen Saver

On

Off

Preference

Screen Saver:


This function, when activated, will allow the unit to go into a "screen saver" mode and help protect TVs that are susceptible to the "burn in" effect that still images can have on some types of TVs.

Audio Setup Page



Downmix

Digital Out Raw

Lt/Rt

Stereo

Set Downmix Mode

Downmix:


Select Stereo or Lt/Rt to optimize playback for Dolby

Pro Logic equipped systems.

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General Audio Video


Downmix

Digital Out Raw Raw

PCM

Preference

Set Audio Digital Out

Digital Out:


Select Raw for equipment that has a Dolby

Digital/DTS processor built in. The player will

"stream" these and other digital audio formats via this mode. Selecting PCM optimizes the output for playing CD Audio or MP3/WMA tracks.



Video Setup Page

TV Shape PS

TV Mode NTSC

Output Mode

Sharpness Low

Brightness 00

Contrast 00

Normal/PS

Normal/LB

Wide 16:9

Set TV Shape Mode

TV Shape:


Depending on your TV Screen Size, you can select your preference for optimal viewing of conventional

(4:3) pan & Scan. (4:3) Letterbox movies or (16:9).

Description of modes:

Normal/Ps: Select this mode for a conventional size

TV set. Video material formatted in the pan & scan style is played. Portions of the program material maybe cut off on the left and right edges.

Normal/Lb: Select this mode for a conventional size

TV set. Black bands appear at top and bottom of screen (letter-box style). But allow for the true aspect ratio of the widescreen programming. Video material not formatted in the pan & scan style is played in the letter-box style.

Wide 16:9: Select 16:9 for a wide-screen TV set.

Setting the wide-screen TV to "FULL" mode is also necessary for the picture to fill the entire screen.

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TV Shape PS

TV Mode NTSC

Output Mode

Sharpness Low

Brightness 00

PAL

AUTO

NTSC

Contrast 00

Set TV Standard

TV Mode:


This function allows you to switch between PAL,

AUTO, NTSC mode from this setup menu.

Note: NTSC is the default mode for North America

Television



TV Shape PS

TV Mode NTSC

Output Mode

Sharpness Low

P-Scan

Interlace

Brightness 00 S-Video

Contrast 00

Set Output Mode

Output Mode:


This function allows you to switch between P-Scan,

Interlace, S-Video mode from this setup menu or by pressing I/P on your remote control. (Note,

Progressive Scan is for ED/HDTVs equipped with this feature.)



TV Shape PS

TV Mode NTSC

Output Mode

Sharpness Low

Brightness 00

Contrast 00

High

Medium

Low

Sharpness

Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast:


Select these various modes to adjust the unit’s picture quality to your preference. Brightness &

Contrast modes are adjustable from -16 to +16.

Sharpness is adjustable via Low, Medium & High

Settings

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General Audio Video


TV Shape PS

TV Mode NTSC

Output Mode

Sharpness Low

Brightness 00

Contrast 00

Brightness

Preference

General Audio Video


TV Shape PS

TV Mode NTSC

Output Mode

Sharpness Low

Brightness 00

Contrast 00

Contrast

Preference

Preference Setup Page



Audio Eng

Subtitle Off

Disc Menu Eng

Parental

Password

Default

English

French

Spanish

Preferred Audio Language

Audio:


This function controls the default language selec-tion of the DVD when it is initialized. There are 3 languages to choose from: English, French, Spanish.

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Audio Eng

Subtitle Off

Disc Menu Eng

Parental

Password

Default

English

French

Spanish

Off

Preferred Subtitle Language

Subtitle:


This function controls the default language selection of the DVD. Example, if you select Spanish, on

DVD’s that have this capability, anytime you insert the DVD, Spanish subtitles will appear. There are 3 languages to choose from: English, French,

Spanish.



Audio Eng

Subtitle Off

Disc Menu Eng

Parental

Password

Default

English

French

Spanish

Preferred Menu Language

Disc Menu:


This function controls the default language selection of the DVD Menu (Note: This function will only work on DVD software encoded with this feature). There are 3 languages to choose from: English, French,

Spanish.

General

Audio Video Preference


Audio Eng

Subtitle Off

Disc Menu Eng

Parental

Password

Default

Set Parental Control

1 Kid Safe

2 G

3 Pg

4 Pg 13

5 Pgr

6 R

7 Nc 17

8 Adult

Parental:


This function controls allows parents to set the player to allow only the selected rating and below the rating to play on the unit. (Note: only certain DVD software encoded in this manner will work with this function.) The default setting is Adult.

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Audio Eng

Subtitle Off

Disc Menu Eng

Parental

Password

Default

Change

Set Password

Password:


This function allows Parents to change the parental lock code. The default override password for the player is 3308.


Old Password

New Password

Confirm Pwd

3308

OK



Audio Eng

Subtitle Off

Disc Menu Eng

Parental

Password

Default Reset

Load Factory Setting

Default:


This function allows the player to be reset to the factory default.

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Definition of Terms

Angle

Encoded 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.

Chapter Number

These numbers are recorded on DVD discs. A title is subdivided into many sections, each of which is numbered, and specific parts of video presentations can be searched quickly using these numbers.

DVD

Refers to a high-density optical disc on which high-quality pictures and sound have been recorded by means of digital signals. Incorporating a new video compression technology (MPEG II) and high-density recording technology, DVD enables aesthetically pleasing full-motion video to be recorded over long periods of time (for instance, a whole movie can be recorded).

DVD has a structure consisting of two 0.6 mm thin discs which are adhered to each other. Since the thinner the disc, the higher the density at which the information can be recorded, a DVD disc has a greater capacity than a single 1.2

mm thick disc. Since the two thin discs are adhered to each other, there is the potential to achieve double-sided play sometime in the future for even longer duration play.

Subtitles

These are the printed lines appearing at the bottom of the screen which translate or transcribe the dialogue. They are encoded on DVD discs.

Time Digit

This indicates the play time which has elapsed from the start of a disc or a title. It can be used to find a specific scene quickly. (It may not work with some discs.)

Title Number

These numbers are recorded on DVD discs. When a disc contains two or more movies, these movies are numbered as title 1, title 2, etc.

Track Number

These numbers are assigned to the tracks which are recorded on audio CDs. They enable specific tracks to be located quickly.

Specifications

Home DVD Video Player

Power Supply

Power Consumption

Weight

External Dimensions

Laser

Outputs

Video Output

Audio Output (digital output)

Audio Output (analog audio)

~120V. 60Hz

15W

4.7 lbs.

16.7 x 1.7x 9.6 inches (W/H/D)

Semiconductor Laser, wavelength 650mn

1.0V(p-p), 75 Ohms, negative sync

0.5V(p-p), 75 Ohms

2.0V(rms), 10K Ohms

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Troubleshooting Guide

Check the following guide for a possible correction to a problem before contacting customer support. We recommend visiting our website, www.apexdigitalinc.com and review Customer Support & FAQ’s for updates. Register and Validate your warranty online.

SYMPTOMS AND CORRECTION

Symptom

No power

No picture

No sound

A red picture on screen

Black & White picture

A rolling picture on screen

The playback picture has occasional distortion

Brightness is unstable or noises are produced on playback pictures

The DVD video player does not start playback

MP3 won’t read disc or it skips

The remote control does not work properly

Correction

Connect the power plug into the wall outlet securely.

Verify the connection from the DVD video output to the TV video input.

Then switch TV to appropriate mode (video 1)

Connect the video cable into the jacks securely. Refer to your television owners manual.

Connect the audio cables into the jacks securely.

Verify the connection from the DVD audio output to the TV or receiver audio input. Then switch to the appropriate source on the receiver.

Refer to your audio amplifier owners manual.

Press the I/P button on your remote control.

Damaged S connector (bent pin), check for bent pins on your S-

Video cable.

Press the I/P button on your remote control.

Press the P/N button on your remote control.

A small amount of picture distortion may appear because of a poor quality video/sound transfer to disc. This is especially true of some discs manufactured between 1997-1998..

Scratched disc

Connect the DVD player directly through the TV and not through any other source. What you re viewing is the effect of the copy protection circuitry required on all DVD players.

If you don t have a video input on your TV, you must purchase an RF adapter from your dealer.

Place the disc with the graphics side up.

Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide.

Make sure the disc is free from scratches & fingerprints.

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 off then disconnect the power plug and reinsert it back into the wall. Retry again.

Use region 1 discs only.

Reburn disc as the software edition used may not be compatible with the player. Check web site for instruction.

Make sure MP3 file are not encoded with a variable bit rate.

Replace the batteries with new ones.

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Limited Warranty

HOME DVD PLAYERS

90 DAYS LABOR/ONE YEAR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS

WHO IS COVERED?

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. You are required to email or call Customer Support for proper instructions to ship unit for repair. A return authorization number is required prior to acceptance by

Apex. Register your product online at www.apexdigitalinc.com.

WHAT IS COVERED?

Warranty repair from the original date of purchase: One (1) year replacement of parts; 90 day limited labor warranty coverage. If you don t have proof of purchase, your unit will be considered out-of-warranty

& will be charged at a flat labor rate.

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 resulting 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.)

- Shipment and service to a NON-AUTHORIZED repair facility.

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE:

In the event after following all of the operating instructions including the Troubleshooting Guide and reviewing updated FAQ s on the Customer Support & FAQ page of our website, www.apexdigitalinc.com, should you find that service is still necessary, email or call Customer Support for an RA number.

ORDERING ACCESSORIES:

You may purchase parts and accessories by visiting www.apexdigitalinc.com under Accessories or email/call for pricing and availability of your request.

WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?

If you previously registered your product(s) online at www.apexdigitalinc.com go to MY ACCOUNT and email your request. Otherwise, go to PRODUCT REGISTRATION, enter your information and submit to set up your account. Then email your request. You may also call us at (866) 427-3946 Monday-Friday, 7am-

6pm (California).

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.

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