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DVD Player

AD1118

User Manual

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Troubleshooting Guide

SYMPTOMS AND CORRECTION

Symptom

Correction

No power

No picture

No sound

A red picture on screen

Black & White picture

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

• Connect the power plug into the wall outlet securely.

  Then switch TV to appropriate mode (Video 1, Video 2, etc.).

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

Press 

STOP 

button then press 

I/P

 button on the remote control repeatedly.

• 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 input source on the receiver. 
  Refer to your audio amplifier owners manual for specific instructions.

• Press 

STOP 

button then press the 

I/P

 button on your remote control repeatedly.

• Damaged S connector (bent pin), check for bent pins on your S-Video cable.
• Press 

STOP 

button, then press 

I/P

 button on remote repeatedly.

• Picture distortion may appear because of a poor quality video/sound transfer.
  Wipe with a soft clean cloth top remove fingerprints or other residue.
• A scratched disc may disrupt or interfere with the video signal

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

• You must purchase an RF adapter from your local dealer. RF adapters are 
  also available for purchase online at www.shop-apex.com

• Place the disc with the graphics side up.
• Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guides.

• 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.)
• Use region 1 discs only.
• Reburn disc as the software edition used may not be compatible with the
  player. Check web site for instruction.
• When burning discs,use the ISO 9660 type format. This option is typically in 
  the preference settings section of your burning software.If using ADAPTEC
  3.5 or higher set to mode 1.

• Replace the batteries with new ones.

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. 

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

Apex Digital, Inc.

Walnut, CA 91789

•Turn the power off then disconnect the power plug. Reinsert it back into
  the wall and retry again.

• Point the remote closer to the unit. Remove any obstructions and reposition
  bright lights that may be reflecting off of the player.

• Incorrect connection of component video cables

• Verify the power button on the player is engaged.

My television does not 
have video inputs

Summary of Contents for AD1118

Page 1: ...ough the TV and not through any other source like a VCR What you re viewing is the effect of the copy protection circuitry required on all DVD players You must purchase an RF adapter from your local dealer RF adapters are also available for purchase online at www shop apex com Place the disc with the graphics side up Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guides Make sure the disc is...

Page 2: ... at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 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 Unplug this apparatus during lightning ...

Page 3: ...en Display Menu 15 Disc Title Menu 15 GOTO a desired selection 15 Repeat 16 A B Repeat 17 Numeric Key Pad Direct Program access 17 Multi Angle 17 I P Progressive Scan 18 Multi Subtitle 18 Multi Audio Soundtrack 18 AFF Active Full Screen Function 19 Zoom 19 Mute 19 Volume Up Down 20 Shuffle Play 20 What is MP3 21 About MP3 21 Program Settings 22 CD MP3 DVD program menu 22 How to Play Kodak Picture ...

Page 4: ...ds 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 Remove the battery compartment cover Load two fresh AAA 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 compart...

Page 5: ...n player on off after engaging power button on unit p12 Numeric Entry Pad p16 17 Skip Forward p13 Skip Backward p13 Direction Keys p12 14 16 18 19 22 23 Enter Play p12 13 14 16 18 22 23 24 Stop p13 18 Menu p15 Setup p23 24 Audio p18 Resume Program p25 Shuffle p20 I P S Video Interlace Progressive Scan p9 18 Angle p17 22 Disc Tray Open Close p12 13 Volume Adjust p20 Repeat p16 Mute p19 A B Repeat p...

Page 6: ...sets for the best possible video quality Check your television manual for compatibility to utilize this feature IMPORTANT Do not connect the Component Y Pb Pr and S Video connectors simultaneously 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...

Page 7: ...tial unpublished works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved How To Play A Disc Turn on the player Turn on your TV Home Theater System Load a disc 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 This DVD player will play Region 1 DVDs only To return to the ...

Page 8: ...st video frame displayed To resume press ENTER button Function Buttons Continued Skip Forward Backward Search Forward Backward Slow Motion Forward Press button to skip forward to the next chapter track Press button to skip backward to the previous chapter track Player will not advance or reverse during the WARNING section of a disc Press button to search forward rapidly Press repeatedly to change ...

Page 9: ...TO button to enter the Track Search mode Press the GOTO button again to enter Disc Search mode Track Search Disc Search Within a Track Input time hh mm ss Hour Minute Second Track Input track number XXX Track Number Press ENTER button Press the GOTO button to select GOTO mode Press the LEFT RIGHT DIRECTIONS KEYS to highlight a desired item Search Within a Chapter Time Input time hh mm ss Hour Minu...

Page 10: ...rom 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 material viewing angles may be selected During playback repeatedly press the ANGLE button to select the desired viewing angle Status will be displayed on screen NOTE Certain DVD discs may not allow A B RPT Repeat functionality A B RPT function does ...

Page 11: ...ea when playing a widescreen formatted DVD on a standard 4 3 television Depending on the aspect ratio of the DVD presentation the size of the black bars may vary NOTE The picture quality is degraded as the picture is zoomed Mute Press the MUTE button To mute or temporarily turn off sound Press again to resume normal sound output Volume Up Down Shuffle Play While playing back a disc Press the VOLUM...

Page 12: ...er followed by the chapter numbers desired 3 Use the DIRECTION KEYS to select the next program input Repeat step 2 until programming is completed To clear the last input press CLEAR button To clear all the inputs highlight the Clear All icon press ENTER button to confirm To quit the Program Menu press PROGRAM button 4 Highlight the Play Program icon then press ENTER button to start program playbac...

Page 13: ...aptions Select between on and off 3 Video Output Select based on your connection from the DVD player to your TV S Video interlace or Progressive see p 9 18 Various features of the player can be adjusted in the Setup Menu Setup Menu Options Continued TV shape Rating Enter this menu to setup the Rating setting Press SETUP button Highlight Rating Press ENTER button rating sub menu appears Highlight t...

Page 14: ...ncludes but is not limited to prerecorded material whether copyrighted or not Shipment and service to a NON AUTHORIZED repair facility HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE After following the operating instructions the Troubleshooting Guide and the FAQ pages on DVD players found at our website www apexdigitalinc com Should it be necessary to contact Customer Service Center directly call 866 427 3946 Mon...

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