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PREFERENCES

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AD-703

Function Settings

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The setting structure is:

PASSWORD MODE

• ON: The password works, “PREFERENCES” is dim and can not be selected.
• OFF: The password is locked. “PREFERENCES” can be selected.

PASSWORD CHANGE

Select this to adapt the code, the screen shows:

Enter a password according to the screen.

Notes: The preset password is   

99999

.

PASSWORD SETUP

-- PASSWORD SETUP PAGE --

PASSWORD >>

CHANGE

PASSWORD MODE >>

ON

OFF

-- PASSWORD CHANGE PAGE --

OLD PASSWORD

NEW PASSWORD

CONFIRM PASSWORD

Note: You must take all discs out of
the player before accessing the
Preference Setup Page.

Summary of Contents for AD-703

Page 1: ... 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 personnel should remove the cover FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devic...

Page 2: ...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 c...

Page 3: ...e 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 ...

Page 4: ...ackage as listed below DVD video player Remote control handset with separately packed batteries Power cable 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 ...

Page 5: ...DVD Display 7 Remote Control 8 9 Connecting to a TV using a RF Modulator 10 11 Preparation before Operation 12 15 What is MP3 and VCD 16 Basic Operation 17 20 Playing Disc in Various Ways 21 30 MP3 Operations 31 33 Karaoke 33 Function Settings 34 41 Notes on Discs 42 Specifications 43 Before Calling Service Personnel 44 Memo 45 Limited Warranty 46 ...

Page 6: ...OFF 2 MIC 1 3 MIC 2 4 MIC LEVEL 5 ECHO LEVEL 6 DVD DISPLAY 7 DISC LOADING TRAY 8 PLAY 9 PAUSE 10 STOP 11 OPEN CLOSE 12 SKIP REVERSE 13 SKIP FORWARD 14 DIRECT PLAY OR DISC EXCHANGER 12 13 14 10 8 9 1 POWER SUPPLY CORD 2 5 1 CHANNEL AUDIO OUT 3 MIXED AUDIO OUT 4 VIDEO OUT 5 S VIDEO OUT 6 COAXIAL OUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 7: ... kinds of discs you play Push the DIMMER button the brightness of the display is reduced by half push it once more the display becomes dark Push the button again the display resumes brightness Play indicator SUPER VCD VCD and CD indicator PBC indicator Pause indicator Title indicator Remain indicator Chapter track indicator Lock indicator Program indicator Angle indicator Dolby Digital indicator R...

Page 8: ...MANUAL DESCRIBE THE FUNCTIONS ON THE REMOTE CONTROL 1 2 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 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 NOTICE A few seconds is needed during switching the disc inside the 3 disc changer Press EXCHANGE on the front panel you can change the rest o...

Page 9: ...E CONTROL To operate the DVD video player you must first place the batteries into 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 control When not u...

Page 10: ...er televisions do not have the newer component video composite 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 whet...

Page 11: ...our 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 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 e...

Page 12: ...system push SYSTEM and select AUTO Connect the unit to a wide screen TV Set the TV DISPLAY to 16 9 WIDE in the function setting column Connect the unit to an ordinary TV Set the TV DISPLAY to 4 3 PS or 4 3 LB in the function setting column Preparation Before Operation CONNECTIONS Before preparing this unit for operation make sure all equipments are turned off The unit has several types of output m...

Page 13: ...13 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703 Preparation Before Operation CONNECTED TO AN ORDINARY AMPLIFIER This connection is for Analog Audio only CONNECTED TO A RECEIVER WITH DOLBY DIGITAL DTS DECODER ...

Page 14: ...CONNECT TO A RECEIVER WITH 5 1 CHANNEL SURROUND SOUND 14 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703 Preparation Before Operation ...

Page 15: ...ker Note A DVD disc with MPEG AUDIO format recorded 7 1 channel soundtrack the output signal will be incorporated to 5 1 channel When uing 5 1 Channel Audio Output set the SPDIF Output to SPDIF RAW 2 SPEAKER SETUP To obtain perfect surround sound the following is recommended a Use high quality speakers b Use rear and center speakers to match with front speakers in size and performance c Same dista...

Page 16: ...od 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 DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theater ...

Page 17: ...t connect it to the receiver 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the unit 2 Press to open the disc tray and load a disc with the label side up 3 Press again to close the disc tray The unit begins to read the disc 4 Press to play the disc After step 4 is finished PLAY DVD The TV Screen shows DVD menu and title menu PLAY SUPER VCD VCD 2 0 The TV Screen shows the menu the unit enters PBC status PLAY ...

Page 18: ...ume playback The screen shows PAL 2 If the system of the TV is NTSC Press SYSTEM and select NTSC The screen shows NTSC 3 If the system of the TV is multi system Press SYSTEM and select AUTO The screen shows AUTO Note SYSTEM button works only with DVD SUPER VCD and VCD discs OSD When the unit is operated the TV screen shows the operation functions and information about the disc Press OSD to select ...

Page 19: ...ome menu 12 13 14 15 16 19 A P E X D I G I T A L AD 703 Basic Operations ROOT MENU 1 2 3 4 5 11 ROOT MENU 12 13 14 15 16 ROOT MENU 10 3 TITLE 1 5 MENU TITLE MENU SELECT 01 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 DVD MENU PLAY Some DVDs have title menus and chapter menus Press the screen shows the menu Press or to see the next page select with number buttons and direction buttons 1 Press to enter the next menu 2...

Page 20: ...n 2 SELECT DISC 1 Press 1 the unit selects disc 1 to play 2 Press 2 the unit selects disc 2 to play 3 Press 3 the unit selects disc 3 to play 4 Press DISC SKIP the unit selects next disc to play Press the button again the unit selects the discs circularly EXCHANGE DISCS 1 Press EXCHANGE to open the disc tray 2 Unload the disc and load another one 3 Press EXCHANGE again to close the disc tray TRACK...

Page 21: ...INESE AUDIO 1 4 AC 3 2CH ENGLISH The screen shows AUDIO 2 2 AC 3 2CH SPANISH MUTE MUTE OFF WHEN PLAYING VCD OR CD Press AUDIO MODE the screen shows orderly MUTE When playing a disc this function can remove the sound 1 REMOVE SOUND Press MUTE the screen shows MUTE 2 RESUME SOUND Press MUTE again the screen shows MUTE OFF MONO L STEREO MONO R AUDIO MODE NOTICE Different discs differ in language As t...

Page 22: ...ay forward fast Each time you press the button the screen shows orderly 2 Press to reverse the disc fast Each time you press the button the screen shows orderly 3 Press to switch to normal play while FF or FR playing FF 2X FF 4X FF 6X FF 8X PLAY FR 2X FR 4X FR 6X FR 8X PLAY WHEN PLAYING SUPER VCD OR VCD 1 Press to play forward fast Each time you press the button the screen shows orderly 2 Press to...

Page 23: ...T CHAPTER REPEAT TITLE REPEAT REPEAT REPEAT REPEAT WHEN PLAYING SUPER VCD VCD CD You may repeat a track a disc according to the following steps VCD 1 1 and CD can play repeatedly directly Super VCD and VCD 2 0 can play repeatedly in PBC OFF mode After the unit stops press number buttons directly to select tracks 1 Repeat a track Press REPEAT the screen shows REPEAT ONE The unit plays the current t...

Page 24: ...have SUBTITLE OFF function SUBTITLE The screen shows SUBTITLE 1 03 SUBTITLE SUBTITLE 01 SUBTITLE 02 SUBTITLE 03 SUBTITLE 04 SUBTITLE OFF NOTICE For some discs subtitles can not be removed Different discs differ in the language of subtitles If the subtitles of discs can not be selected press SUBTITLE the screen shows NO SUBTITLE WHEN PLAYING SUPER VCD VCD CD 1 Set a starting point A by pressing A B...

Page 25: ...tle or chapter number to search fast on a disc the unit plays from that point WHEN PLAYING DVD 1 Search a title or a chapter Example Search chapter 2 in title 6 Press TIME SEARCH Press the left or right button and move the cursor to illuminate the title number Press button 6 to select title 6 Repeat the steps above then select chapter 2 in title 6 2 Time Search Press TIME SEARCH until the screen s...

Page 26: ...INING TIME This function can be used to know the remaining time of a title chapter track or disc WHEN PLAYING DVD 1 Press REMAIN the screen shows the remaining time of the title 2 Press REMAIN again the screen shows time of the chapter 3 Press REMAIN third time the screen shows the remaining time of the chapter 4 Press REMAIN fourth time the screen resumes to normal play mode WHEN PLAYING SUPER VC...

Page 27: ... shift the enlarged picture 4 To resume the picture push ZOOM until the screen shows ZOOM OFF RESUME PLAY The unit can memorize the last point where it stops and resumes playback from there 1 Press to stop playing 2 Press RESUME to resume playback Notes 1 This function can not work in SHUFFLE mode 2 The recorded location is erased when the disc is changed or when the power is turned off Continued ...

Page 28: ... to start playing 4 Press twice to stop SHUFFLE PLAY The unit can play by random orders The order is different each time 1 Press to stop playing You need to push the button twice for a DVD 2 Press PLAY MODE to select a random order 3 Press to start shuffle play The unit selects a track to play 4 Press twice to remove shuffle play Continued Play Discs in Various Ways The screen shows PROGRAM P00 00...

Page 29: ...ows the starting pictures of each title or chapter on the screen Each page has nine pictures and their location may be different 2 Press or to look at the previous or next page 3 Press twice to remove digest WHEN PLAYING SUPER VCD 1 Press DIGEST after the unit stops Continued Play Discs in Various Ways DIGEST The screen shows DIGEST DIGEST The screen shows 1 INTRO 2 DISC DIGEST 3 TRACK DIGEST 4 EX...

Page 30: ...track number is more than 9 press to view the next page Press number buttons to select a track Press button 3 for TRACK DIGEST Press to select a track Example You may select to look through track 3 The unit divides track 3 into nine parts and shows the starting pictures of each part on the screen Press button 4 to exit from DIGEST PLAY 3 Press to remove DIGEST PLAY Notice A CD only has INTRO funct...

Page 31: ...ACKS WITH MENU 1 Load a disc the screen shows the home menu after the unit finishes the search If the menu is shown on different pages the screen shows or to instruct you to look at the previous or next page 2 Press or to select the content of the home menu Example Select CD3 3 Press or to select tracks according to the sub menu Example Select track 2 on CD3 The unit will play the tracks you selec...

Page 32: ...EPEAT RESUME OTHER FUNCTIONS When playing a MP3 disc the unit has functions like mute pitch control pause previous next track and channel selection You may operate as you do with a CD RESUME REPEAT REPEAT 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 softw...

Page 33: ...die away 8 End karaoke play Set the microphone switch to OFF pull out the microphone KEY CONTROL You may change the pitch to adapt to your voice 1 Press to raise the pitch Each time you press the button the pitch is raised by one step It can be raised by 7 steps at the most 2 Press to lower the pitch Each time you press the button the pitch is lowered by one step It can be lowered by 7 steps at th...

Page 34: ...tent Press and to select LEFT MONO Press to confirm Set DUAL MONO in DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP to LEFT MONO The screen shows SETUP SETUP MENU MAIN PAGE GENERAL SETUP SPEAKER SETUP DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP PASSWORD SETUP PREFERENCES EXIT SETUP SETUP MENU MAIN PAGE GENERAL SETUP SPEAKER SETUP DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP PASSWORD SETUP PREFERENCES EXIT SETUP DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP PAGE COMPRESSION LINE OUT DUAL MONO DYNAM...

Page 35: ...nu Press and to exit from EXIT SETUP then press to exit from the menu The setting structure is as follows GENERAL SETUP TV DISPLAY 4 3 PS 4 3 LB 16 9 WIDE TV TYPE PAL AUTO NTSC ANGLE MARK ON OFF SPDIF OUTPUT SPDIF OFF SPDIF RAW SPDIF PCM CAPTIONS ON OFF SCREEN SAVER ON OFF MAIN PAGE The screen shows SETUP MENU MAIN PAGE GENERAL SETUP SPEAKER SETUP DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP PASSWORD SETUP PREFERENCES EXI...

Page 36: ...hen there is an angle mark on the disc Select ON the screen shows the mark when playing DVD and CD Select OFF the mark is not shown SPDIF OUTPUT SPDIF OFF No signal is output from the coaxial port SPDIF RAW Select this when the DVD player is connected with a receiver through coaxial port When a Dolby Digital disc DTS disc or MPEG disc are played the coaxial port will output in the corresponding di...

Page 37: ...ER ON When rear speaker is connected there is signal output OFF No rear speaker connected no signal output BASS SPEAKER ON When bass speaker is connected there is signal output OFF No bass speaker connected no signal output SCREEN SAVER Start the screen saver the screen saver image appears when the unit stops or the image is freezed for a few minutes This saver can keep the screen from being damag...

Page 38: ...34 cm 2 msec When B 68 cm 3 msec When B 102 cm A Df Dc Delay time 0 1 2 5 equal A divided 34 REAR DELAY 0 msec When Df DC 1 msec When B 34 cm 2 msec When B 68 cm 3 msec When B 102 cm B Df Dc Delay time 0 1 2 5 equal B divided 34 SPEAKER SETUP SW SL SR A Dc Df Ds B All speakers must be in circularly of R Df ...

Page 39: ...the L and R signals of the set audio output If it is set to MIXED MONO the function only works when the DVD being played is 5 1 channel DYNAMIC RNG When the compression mode is set to LINE OUT this is selected to adjust linear compression rate to obtain the different compression results of the signals 5 1 CHANNEL OUTPUT ON Switch 5 1 speakers on OFF Close the rear center super bass speakers Notes ...

Page 40: ...word works PREFERENCES is dim and can not be selected OFF The password is locked PREFERENCES can be selected PASSWORD CHANGE Select this to adapt the code the screen shows Enter a password according to the screen Notes The preset password is 99999 PASSWORD SETUP PASSWORD SETUP PAGE PASSWORD CHANGE PASSWORD MODE ON OFF PASSWORD CHANGE PAGE OLD PASSWORD NEW PASSWORD CONFIRM PASSWORD Note You must ta...

Page 41: ...nguage If not the language recorded on the disc is shown PARENTAL When playing disc with parent lock function you may select an age control grade according to grade of disc and your desire Example Select PG you cannot play DVD discs rated higher than the PG grade DEFAULT RESET Each function setting returns to the initial status in the factory if you select this Notes PREFERENCES only can be select...

Page 42: ...RS 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 NOTES ON COPYRIGHT It is forbidden by law to copy broadcast show broadcast on cable play in public and rent...

Page 43: ... V p p 75 Ω pin jack x 1 Audio output analog audio 2 0 V rms 330 Ω 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 contr...

Page 44: ...mote 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...

Page 45: ... ANALOG AUDIO OUT jacks DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack Memo DISCS AND OUTPUT SOUNDS 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 MP3 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 S...

Page 46: ...f 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 exclusio...

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