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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 control
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 from 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.

Summary of Contents for AD-703A

Page 1: ...t 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 incl...

Page 2: ...ome 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 bi...

Page 3: ...emote 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 t...

Page 4: ... 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 5: ...al 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...

Page 6: ...TUP 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 JAPANESE OFF ENGLISH CHINESE FRENCH SPANISH JAPANESE RESET CHANGE STEREO L MO...

Page 7: ...s 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 ...

Page 8: ...ing 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 Tot...

Page 9: ...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 ...

Page 10: ...HO 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...

Page 11: ...itles 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...

Page 12: ...tarts 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...

Page 13: ...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 vid...

Page 14: ...ell 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 ...

Page 15: ...the SHUFFLE button ENTER PLAY PBC OFF SHUFFLE NOTICE While you 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 ...

Page 16: ... 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 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 ...

Page 17: ... 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 NOTICE By pressing you may shift the highlights between the TITLE and CHAPTERS In order to access the GOTO function on some di...

Page 18: ... 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...

Page 19: ...yback 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...

Page 20: ...NTER 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 vide...

Page 21: ...s 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...

Page 22: ... HOW TO PLAYBACK A DISC Basic Playback see page 10 13 for connections details How to playback DVD video discs or VIDEO CDs Turn 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...

Page 23: ...naural 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 powe...

Page 24: ...liver surround with five discrete full range channels 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 t...

Page 25: ...deo 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 COMPO...

Page 26: ...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 ...

Page 27: ...N 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 S...

Page 28: ...tte 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 ...

Page 29: ...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 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 ...

Page 30: ...der 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 whe...

Page 31: ...ent 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 ...

Page 32: ...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 17 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 OPE...

Page 33: ...ve 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 d...

Page 34: ...k 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 TIT...

Page 35: ...NEL 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 ...

Page 36: ...nent 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 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 F...

Page 37: ...s 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 un...

Page 38: ... 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 qualifie...

Page 39: ...ion 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...

Page 40: ...e 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 devi...

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