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AD - 5131
What is VCD, MP3, HDCD, & Picture CD
WHAT IS VCD?
Size and shape of any regular music CD with the same digital audio, plus good video capability. It is a new video format
that offers exceptional high-end digital picture quality and smoothness, over an hour of playing time, full CD-quality,
stereo sound, and more. Using MPEG (Motion Picture Expert Group) compression (1:30), VCD’s offer picture quality
that is far superior to the Quicktime movies you see on standard VHS tape.
Note:
1)When you playback video CD, you must turn PBC OFF in order to stop the chapter/scene.
2) The AD-5131 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.
WHAT IS HDCD?
This player is equipped with HDCD technology. HDCD
®
(High Definition Compatible Digital
®
) is a patented process that
enables the Compact Disc to deliver the full richness and detail of the original microphone feed. When listening to HDCD
encoded CDs, you hear more dynamic range, a focused 3-D soundstage, and extremely natural musical timbre with 20-
bit output.
WHAT IS MP3?
MP3 refers to a new format of music files available for playback over the internet. Because of the popularity to download
music from MP3 websites onto ones home computer, Apex Digital is the first company to offer in a home DVD player, the
ability to play back CD-R discs recorded with MP3 audio files.
WHAT IS PICTURE CD?
APEX Digital is the first company to offer, in a DVD player, the ability to playback most JPEG files including
KODAK Picture CDs and view your photos on a television in the comfort of your home from a CD-R!
You can order a KODAK Picture CD simply by checking the box on the photofinishing envelope when you drop off a roll
of film (35mm or Advanced Photo System - APS color print film) at the time of processing. When your order is returned,
you receive your prints, negatives and full roll of pictures safely stored on a KODAK Picture CD. With your AD 5131,
each KODAK Picture CD brings you the ability share your photos wih your family, friends, and/or business associates.
WHEN CREATING MP3’S
When creaing MP3’s to play on your DVD player, be sure to change the Character Settings from
Joliett to ISO 9660 in your “CD Format” properties of you favorite CD-R burning software.
For those of you using Adaptec® Easy CD Creator® 3.5 or higher, be sure to change the Mode Settings
from Mode 2 to Mode 1.
Note: The AD-5131 DVD player will not play MP3 files on a CD-RW.
