User manual APEX DIGITAL ADV3850

Safety Precautions The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ! AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR ! The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION: (VISIBLE) LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. WARNING: TO REDUCETHE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT EXPOSETHIS APPARATUSTO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING WATER AND NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE P LACED ON THE APPARATUS. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET, DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. ONLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL SHOULD ATTEMPT THIS. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, AND FULLY INSERT. POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUE, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU' AU FOUD. This DVD PLAYER employs a Laser System. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. CAUTION: ATTENTION: CAUTION: 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 local dealer. 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 device. Pursuant to the part 15 of 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 communication.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. FCC Caution:To assure continued compliance,(example-use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices).Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by manufacturer or parties authorized by manufacturer will void all the manufacture warranties. THE REGION CODE FOR THE UNIT IS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Since it is very 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. The disc will not play, and should be unloaded. For Customer Use: In spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. located on the rear panel of your combo player. Model No. A DV3 8 5 0 Serial No. Retain this information for future reference. A P E X D I G I TA L 1 Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use and servicing. This unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user. DO NOT REMOVE THIE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. 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. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15. When you use headphones, keep the volume at a moderate level. If you use the headphones continuously with high volume sound, it may cause tearing damage. 16. Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 17. Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury. 18. Do not place a heavy object on or step on the apparatus. The object may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the apparatus. 19. Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and apparatus malfunction. 20. Caution - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Caution: This unit should only be serviced by an authorized and properly trained technician. Opening the cover or other attempts by the user to service this unit may result in serious injury or death from electrical shock, and may increase the risk of fire. 2 A P E X D I G I TA L A DV- 3 8 5 0 Precautions Notes on handling · When shipping the Player, the original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. · Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the player. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the Player for a long time. They will leave marks on the finish. · The top and rear panels of the Player may become warm after a long period of use. This is not a malfunction. · When the Player is not in use, be sure to remove the disc and turn off the power. · If you do not use the Player for a long period, the unit may not function properly in the future. Turn on and use the player occasionally. Notes on locating · Place the player on a level surface. Do not use is on a shaky or unstable surface such as a wobbling table or inclined stand. The loaded disc may come off the proper position and cause damage to the player. · When you place this player near a TV or radio, the playback picture may become poor and the sound may be distorted. In this case, place the player away from the TV or radio. Notes on cleaning Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning. · For stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in a weak detergent solution, wring well and wipe. Use a dry cloth to wipe it dry. Do not use any type of solvent, such as thinner and gasoline, as they may damage the surface of the player. · If you use a chemical saturated cloth to clean the unit, follow that product's instructions. To obtain a clear picture The player is a high tech, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn down, the picture quality becomes poor. To obtain a clear picture, we recommend regular inspection and maintenance (cleaning or parts replacement) every 1,000 hours of use depending on the operating environment. For details, contact your nearest dealer. Notes on moisture condensation Moisture condensation damages the player. Please read the following carefully. Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day. Drops of water form on the outside of the glass. In the same way, moisture may condense on the optical pick-up lens inside this unit, one of the most crucial internal parts of the player. Moisture condensation occurs during the following cases. · When you bring the player directly from a cold place to a warm place. · When you use the player in a room where you just turned on the heater, or a place where the cold wind from the air conditioner directly hits the unit. · In summer, when you use the player in a hot and humid place just after you move the unit from an air-conditioned room. · When you use the player in a humid place. Do not use the player when moisture condensation may occur. If you use the player in such a situation, it may damage discs and internal parts. Remove the disc, connect the power cord of the player to the wall outlet, turn on the player, and leave it for two or three hours, the player will have warmed up and evaporated any moisture. Keep the player connected to the wall outlet and moisture condensation will seldom occur. Table of Contents Safety Precautions..............................................................................1 Important Safety Instructions.............................................................2 Precautions..........................................................................................3 Introduction.........................................................................................4 Notes On Discs....................................................................................4 Identification of Controls....................................................................5 Remote Control....................................................................................5 Connecting with TV..............................................................................6 Connecting with other Video Equipment......................................7 Connecting TV With S-VIDEO /Component Jack, AMP With Digital Audio Out Jack....................................................................................7 Progressive Scan................................................................................7 VCR Playback....................................................................................8 Recording...........................................................................................8 Search Function.................................................................................9 VCR Setting........................................................................................9 Tape Handling....................................................................................10 AFF Function.....................................................................................11 A DV3 8 5 0 Playing Back a Disc...........................................................................11 Locating a Specific Title, Chapter or Track.................................... 13 Using the On-screen Display............................................................13 Playing Repeatedly............................................................................14 Playing in Random Order..................................................................14 Zooming a Picture On DVD...............................................................14 Selecting Subtitles ............................................................................14 Playing in a Favorite order................................................................15 Selecting The Camera Angle/Language/Audio Settings................15 MP3 Operation...................................................................................16 WMA Operation..................................................................................16 Playing Back Your Kodak Picture CD...............................................16 Playing Your JPEG Files...................................................................17 Setting the Parental Lock..................................................................18 Customizing the Function Settings..................................................19 Troubleshooting Guide.....................................................................20 Specifications....................................................................................21 Memo On Output Sounds..................................................................21 A P E X D I G I TA L 3 Introduction Your new VCR&DVD PLAYER is designed for you to enjoy all forms of disc media and VHS Tape. Your player will allow you to enjoy full-length motion pictures with "at-the-movies" picture and cinema quality sound. Your new player also supports CD, MP3, and WMA.Your player also has several unique features, including AFF (Active Full Screen Function that allows you to view wide screen movie presentations in full screen mode), S-Video and component video output with Progressive Scan (for greater picture clarity), Parental Control (to prevent children from viewing inappropriate content) and Kodak Picture CD compatibility (so you can view photos on your TV). This is a true multimedia machine designed for the multimedia world to enjoy. Notes on Discs HOW TO HANDLE, CLEAN, AND STORE DISCS. HANDLING DISCS · Do not touch the playback side of the disc. · Do not attach paper or tape to discs. NOTE: APEX DIGITAL Inc. shall not be responsible for damage that may occur to a disc from being operated in the player. CLEANING DISCS · Fingerprints and dirt on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outward with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean. · If you cannot wipe off the dirt off, wipe the disc lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and finish with a dry cloth. · Do not use any type of solvent such as a thinner, benzine, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray for vinyl LP's. PLAYABLE DISCS This combo player can playback the following discs. Disc Mark Contains Audio + Video (moving pictures) Disc Size STORING DISCS · Do not store discs in places subject to direct sunlight or near heat sources. · Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and dust. · Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing objects on discs outside of their Maximum playback time case may cause warping. Approx. 4 hours (single sided disc) Approx. 8 hours (double sided disc) 12 cm Audio 8 cm (CD single) Audio 12 cm Approx. 20 minutes Approx. 74 minutes DVD video disc NOTES ON REGIONAL NUMBERSMBERS DVDs are divided into separate regions. The United States and Canada are designated as region 1 DVD. Your player plays region 1 DVDs only. 12 cm TYPE OF TV SYSTEM Connect this combo player to a TV with the NTSC system. Audio CD MP3 CD Kodak Picture CD Approx. 600+ minutes Note: Though every attempt is made to accomodate all supported disc technologies, certain discs may not playback. Spec. Audio 12 cm 12 cm Up to approx. 22 hours playback WMA UNPACKING First check and identify the contents of your combo player package, as listed below: VCR&DVD Player 1 AUDIO cable(red and white) 1 Video cable(yellow) 2 Batteries(AAA) 1 Remote control 1 RF(Radio Frenquency)Antenna Cable 1 User's manual If any item should be damaged or missing, please inform your dealer without delay. Keep the packaging materials, you may need them to transport your player in the future. WHERE TO PLACE YOUR COMBO PLAYER A. Place the unit on a firm, flat surface. B. When you place this combo player near a radio, or VCR, the playback picture may become poor and/or distorted. In this situation, move the combo player away from the other units. C. If placed in a cabinet, please allow at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) of free space all around the player for proper ventilation. TO OBTAIN A CLEAR PICTURE The combo player is a precision device. If the optical pick-up lens, disc drive parts and head are dirty or worn down, picture quality can become poor. We recommend regular inspection and maintenance every 1,000 hours of use depending on the operating environment.. 4 A P E X D I G I TA L A DV- 3 8 5 0 Identification of Controls FRONT PANEL REAR PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 POWER VIDEO INPUT JACK AUDIO INPUT JACK RECORD TV/VCR CHANNEL UP/DOWN BUTTON VCR DECK OPERATION DISPLAY WINDOW EJECT DVD TRAY PLAY STOP FAST REVERSE FAST FORWARD DVD/VCR OPEN/CLOSE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 DIGITAL AUDIO-OPTICAL OUTPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL AUDIO-COAXIAL OUTPUT COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE VIDEO OUTPUT Y Pb Pr ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT L R ANALOG AUDIO INPUT L R ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT L R COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT RF OUTPUT ANTENNA INPUT Remote Control THE DESCRIPTIONS BELOW DESCRIBE THE FUNCTIONS ON THE REMOTE CONTROL. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 12. 12 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. POWER STEP SUBTITLE SHUFFLE REPEAT AUDIO A-B REPEAT DVD VCR SETUP MENU DIRECTION BUTTONS TRACKING CHANNEL UP/DOWN PLAY/PAUSE FAST FORWARD FAST REVERSE PROGRAM SEARCH NUMBER BUTTONS 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. OPEN/CLOSE ANGLE I/P (INTERLACE/PROGRESSIVE SCAN) ZOOM AFF DISPLAY REC TITLE ENTER STOP SKIP REVERSE SKIP FORWARD SPEED TV/VCR COUNTER/CLOCK INPUT SEL CLEAR/RESET 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 13 14 15 16 17 28 29 30 31 32 33 ! · POWER button on the remote control is for standby power. · When" " displayed on TV, function is not operational on the disc. · Child Lock!!! Press the POWER button of the remote control for about 8 seconds. No buttons of front panel and remote control can be operated now and Lock indicator " " will be displayed on window display. To release child lock, press the POWER button of the remote control for about 8 seconds. 18 34 35 A DV- 3 8 5 0 A P E X D I G I TA L 5 Remote Control (Continued) PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL To operate the combo player, you must first place the batteries in the remote control. 1 2 3 Open the cover. Insert batteries (AAA size). Make sure to match the + and - on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compartment. Close the cover. OPERATING WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL Operating player with the remote control. The remote control must point at the remote sensor in order for the remote to function correctly. Distance: Maximum of 7 m from the front of the remote sensor. Angle: Approximately 30º from each direction. *Do not place the remote control under intense light source such as direct sunlight. 30° 30° ! BATTERIES INCORRECT USE OF BATTERIES MIGHT CAUSE THEM TO LEAK, CORRODE OR EXPLODE. · 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 new with old batteries in the remote control. · When not using the remote control for a long duration of time, remove the batteries. When operating range becomes reduced, replace batteries. · If battery leakage occurs, wipe the battery liquid from the battery compartment, then replace batteries. ! REMOTE CONTROL · The remote control should be aimed directly towards the remote sensor of the combo player. Connecting With TV Set TV to Channel 3 HOW TO CONNECT WITH RF CABLE OR AV CABLE 1 Connect antenna cable to the "ANT.IN" jack on rear panel of player. 2 Connect TV to the combo player by connecting the "RF OUT" jack with "ANT.IN" jack of the TV with RF cable. 3 Connect AV OUT jacks from VCR&DVD PLAYER to AV IN jacks of a stereo TV with RCA cables (if TV supports this connection. 6 A P E X D I G I TA l A DV- 3 8 5 0 Connecting With Other Video Equipment HOW TO CONNECT To connect another video playback unit such as second vcr or a camcorder, connect the AV output from the device to AV input on the rear or front panel of the VCR/DVD player using RCA cables. Connecting TV With S-VIDEO/Component Jack, AMP With Digital Audio Out jack How to Connect (DVD only) Connect COAXIAL or OPTICAL to AMP of Dolby Digital. Progressive Scan WHAT IS PROGRESSIVE SCAN? With the introduction of Digital/High-Definition TV, televisions can scan viewable information at double the frequency of standard NTSC televisions. This provides for greater picture clarity and detail. This player provides the delivery of images to these newer televisions with greater detail and film like quality. Connect the player to your HDTV ready television using the component video inputs/outputs. HOW TO SETUP THE VIDEO SCAN MODE? Connect this Player with Y, Pr and Pb, if your TV has Progressive Scan & Component Video inputs commonly found on HDTV sets. Press I/P button on remote control unit to switch between Interlace & Progressive Scan mode. 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. Manufactured under license from Dolby Labs. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. c 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. A DV3 8 5 0 A P E X D I G I TA L 7 VCR Playback 1 Press POWER button to power on. Press DVD/VCR button to select VCR mode. 2 Insert the desired tape. 3 To playback, press button. If the playback picture is partially noisy, adjust with TRACKING +/- button on front panel. 4 To stop, press button. · To pause, press button in playback mode. 5 To playback forward fast or to reverse, press or button, respectively. · Press EJECT button on the front panel or OPEN/CLOSE button on remote control to remove the tape 6 To monitor Video 1, Video 2, or TV, press INPUT SEL button on remote control. Recording To Record With VCR 1 Press POWER button to power on. · Press DVD/VCR button toselect VCR mode. · Power on TV and select Ch3, or select AV input. 2 Insert a tape for recording. · Insert a tape with recording tab. · Press TV/VCR button to enable TV channels. 3 With CH+/- and NUMBER buttons, select the desired broadcasting channel or external input unit to record. 4 Select the desired speed (SP or SLP) with SPEED button. 5 Press REC button. 6 Press button to pause recording, then press again to resume. ·If the pause status continues for five minutes, the record mode will be cancelled automatically. 7 To stop recording, press button. switch into DVD mode and press button. TO ENJOY DVD DURING RECORDING To playback DVD during recording with video, insert a DVD disc. · Place the desired DVD disc on DVD tray, press DVD button to TO COPY FROM DVD TO VIDEOTAPE Press DVD/VCR button to select DVD mode. 1 Insert the desired DVD disc. · A DVD disc with copy protection encoding will not allow recording 2 Insert a tape for recording. 3 Press REC button. 4 To stop copy, press VCR button and then press button. · If not, DVD plays again and video continues to copy. 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 right 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. ONE TOUCH TIMER RECORDING(OTR) One-Touch Recording(OTR) allows you to record in 30minute increments up to 4 hours at the touch of a button. 1 Start Recording Follow the instructions on "Recording". 2 Activate OTR While in Record mode, press the REC button again to activate One-Touch Recording(OTR). 8 A P E X D I G I TA L 3 Add Recording Time Continue pressing REC to add recording time in 30 minute increments up to 4 hours. ·The VCR&DVD PLAYER stops recording automatically when the time has elapsed. 4 Press button to stop recording mode. A DV3 8 5 0 Search Function SEARCH COUNTER ZERO There are 4 types of search modes you may select to find a segment on your tape. · Press DVD/VCR button to select VCR mode. 1 Press the SETUP button on the remote control. 2. Press the button to select the "Search", and press ENTER button. 3. Press ENTER button at "Go To Zero Search" to start. · As soon as the counter searches 0:00:00 , the tape will play automatically. SEARCH COUNTER ·Press DVD/VCR button to select VCR mode. 1 Press the SETUP button on the remote control. 2. Press the button to select the "Search", and press ENTER button. 3. Press the button to select the "Counter Search", and press ENTER button. 4. Enter the desired time and press ENTER button. · The counter appears on screen and the LED. 4. If your search is backward direction, highlight "Index Search(-)" Index searching motion, then press ENTER button. · The index signal is recorded on the tape automatically when the recording is started. You can view a recording at a specific start point. SEARCH INDEX FORWARD/BACKWARD · Press DVD/VCR button select VCR mode. 1 Press the SETUP button on the remote control. 2. Press the button to select the "Search", and press ENTER button. 3. If your search is forward direction, highlight "Index Search(+)" Index searching motion, then press ENTER button. SEARCH INDEX NUMBER · Press DVD/ VCR button to select VCR mode 1 Press the SETUP button on the remote control. 2. Press the button to select the "Search", and press ENTER button. 3. Press the button to select the "Index Number Search ", and press ENTER button. 4. Index NUMBER setting method. · If your search is forward direction, press up button to select desired Index Number. · If your search is reverse direction, press down button to select desired Index Number. 5 After setting up , Please Press ENTER Button. VCR Setting CLOCK · Press DVD/VCR button to select VCR Mode and follow the procedures below. 1 Press the SETUP button on the remote control. 2 Press the ENTER button, while highlighting CLOCK SET. 3 Set the current date and time with button or NUMBER button. For DATE SET, follow the order of Month/Day/ Year ; for TIME SET, follow the order of Hour/Minute in CLOCK SET screen. 4 Press SETUP button after completion. PROGRAM 1 In VCR mode press the SETUP button on the remote control . 2 Press the button to select the "Program Set" and press ENTER button. 3 Select "Channel" · Move into desired channel signal with up /down button and follow the order below. cable video 1 video 2 Antenna 4 Select "Start Date" · Move into "Start Date "with button and then, select the desired number to record with up/down button or number button 5 Select "REC cycle". · Move into "REC Cycle" with button and then, select the desired one with up/down button · REC cycle changes like the orders. One Time weekly weekdays Daily 6 Select Start Time · Move into "Start Time" with button and then, select the desired number to record with up/down button or number button. 7 Select End time · Move into "End Time" with button and then, select the desired number to record with Up/down button or number button. 8 Select Tape Speed · Move into "Tape Speed" with button and then, select the desired one with up/down button · Recording speed changes like the orders below. SP SLP · Press SETUP button to exit after completion. · Press NEXT and PREV button to finish 8-event programming. · Press the POWER button to activate timer recording. A DV- 3 8 5 0 A P E X D I G I TA L 9 VCR Setting CHANNEL · Operates in stop mode. · Press VCR button to select VCR mode and follow the procedure below. 1 Press the SETUP button on the remote control. 2 Press the button to highlight and select (Enter) the "Channel Set". 3 Selecting cable or antenna viewing · You must set the viewing mode for your VCR, choosing either CABLE (cable system connection) or ANTENNA(antenna connection). To set the viewing mode: · Press ENTER to toggle between CABLE and ANTENNA. 4 SELECT "Manual Set" Move into "Manual set" with button to select either add/erase and press ENTER. Memorize channel and select the desired channel when ENTER button is pressed, "Erase" converts into "Add". Press NUMBER button and / button of remote control to select the desired channel to memorize. To check the memorized channels, press CH+/- button on remote control. To delete Channels Manually, when ENTER button is pressed, "Add" converts into "Erase". Press NUMBER button and / button on the remote control to select the desired channel to delete. To check the deleted channels, press CH+/- button on remote control. 5 SELECT "Auto Preset" · Press button in Channel Set to highlight "Auto Preset" · Press ENTER button to detect the channel automatically. ON-SCREEN MENU LANGUAGE 1 Press the SETUP button on the remote control. The initial MENU is displayed. 2. Press the button to select "Language Select" and press ENTER button 3 Select the language among English, Spanish and French. SETTING THE OSD DISPLAY · Press DVD/VCR button to select VCR mode 1 Press the SETUP button on the remote control. 2. Press the button to highlight and select "Option", and press ENTER button. 3. Press ENTER button until the appropriate system is selected.("On" or "Off") 4. Please press SETUP button to quit. AUTO POWER OFF · Press DVD/VCR button to select VCR mode 1 Press the SETUP button on the remote control. 2. Press the button to select "Option", and press ENTER button. 3. Press the button to select "Auto Power Off". 4. Press ENTER button, until the appropriate system is selected.("Yes" or "No") 5. Press SETUP button to quit. RF OUT · Press VCR button to change into VCR mode 1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control. 2. Press the button to select "Option", and press ENTER button. 3. Press the button to select the "Output Channel". 4. Press ENTER button, until the appropriate system is selected. ( "CH3" or "CH4" ) 5. Press SETUP button to quit. Tape Handling 1. Do not use the following: -Tape with mold -Tape stained with juice or attachments -Disassembled tape 2. Moisture condensation may occur and damage tape. Moisture condensation damages the tape. Please use the tape after the moisture condensation is disappeared. 3. After use, store tape vertically. 4. Do not store in the following places: -High temperature and humidity -Subject to direct sunlight -Near strong magnetic materials such as speakers 10 A P E X D I G I TA L A DV- 3 8 5 0 AFF Function WHAT IS AFF? AFF stands for Active Full-screen Function. It allows you to fill the television screen viewing area when using a wide screen formatted DVD. Press the AFF button on your remote control, as this will eliminate black bars on the top & bottom of the TV screen when viewing movies with an aspect ratio of 1.85:1 and minimize (but not eliminate) black bars on movies with a wider aspect ratio (2.35:1). Before AFF After AFF Playing Back a Disc HOW TO PLAYBACK A DISC. BASIC PLAYBACK How to playback DVD video discs. · Turn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the combo player. 1. Press the POWER button on the front panel. Press DVD button of remote control to select DVD mode. 2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. This will open the disc tray. 3. Place the disc on the disc tray. Be sure the graphics side is up and playback side is faced down. 4. Press the button. NOTICE: · A disc may be damaged if not correctly placed on the guides in the disc tray. This may also cause the combo player to malfunction. · The menu screen will appear automatically or you may access the menu screen by pressing the TITLE button. · Moving the combo player during playback may cause damage to the disc as well as the player. · To open and close the disc tray, you should only use the OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote control or combo player. FOR A HIGHER QUALITY PICTURE The DVD discs produce a high resolution picture with abundance of information. This may cause some picture noise on the TV during playback. The noise will vary depending on the TV used with the combo player. To control picture noise, reduce the sharpness adjustment on your TV when viewing DVD discs. ABOUT DVD, CD DVD, CD icons will appear depending on the disc being played back. DVD: DVD video discs CD: Audio CDs HOW TO START PLAYBACK FROM THE MENU SCREEN 1. Press or the number buttons to select the title. 2. Press the ENTER button. The combo player will start playback from the title selected. HOW TO PAUSE PLAYBACK (STILL PLAYBACK) Press the Press the during playback. button to resume normal playback. HOW TO REMOVE THE DISC Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. Wait until the disc tray is completely open before removing any discs. After removing the disc, press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. A DV- 3 8 5 0 A P E X D I G I TA L 11 Playing Back a Disc HOW TO STOP PLAYBACK Press the STOP button once. The combo player is stopped. Press the button to replay. Press the STOP button twice. The combo player is stopped completely. (Continued) NOTICE: At the completion of each movie a menu screen will appear. Be aware that the on-screen setup menu may damage your TV by permanently burning that image onto the screen. To avoid this, press the STOP button at the completion of each movie. You may also decide to setup the SCREEN SAVER. ADVANCED PLAYBACK The combo player allows you to playback discs at various speeds. TV SCREEN 2x 2x 4x 4x 8x 8x 16x 16x NOTICE: · The combo player may not playback sound during scan reverse or forward playback of DVD video discs. The combo player will play sound during fast forward or fast reverse playback of audio CDs. · The speeds may vary slightly from disc to disc and the 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x speeds are only approximate speeds. PLAYING AT 2X, 4X, 8X, OR 16X THE NORMAL SPEED You can play back a disc at 2x, 4x, 8x, or 16x the normal speed. Press the REW or FF button during playback. The playback speed becomes 2x the normal speed. The playback speed changes each time you press the REW or FF button. REW: Fast reverse FF: Fast forward Press to resume normal playback. PLAYING IN SLOW-MOTION A disc can be played back in slow-motion. Press the Press or button during pause. button to resume normal playback. NOTICE · During the slow-motion playback, the sound may not be heard. · Some discs do not utilize this feature. RESUMING PLAYBACK FROM THE SAME LOCATION This combo player allows you to stop playback and continue playback later from the same location on the disc. 1. Press the STOP button This will interrupt the playback and the combo player will memorize the location where you stopped playback. 2. Press the button The combo player will resume the playback from the location where you stopped playback. NOTICE · The following action will cancel the RESUME function: - Powering off the combo player after you stop playback. - Ejecting the disc. · Depending on the disc, you may experience a different location where playback resumes. · Certain discs do not utilize this feature. 12 A P E X D I G I TA L A DV- 3 8 5 0 Locating a Specific Title, Chapter or Track THE DVD VIDEO DISCS ARE NORMALLY DIVIDED INTO TITLES. THE TITLES ARE SUB-DIVIDED INTO CHAPTERS. MOREOVER, AUDIO CD AND MP3 CD ARE DIVIDED INTO TRACKS. YOU CAN CONVENIENTLY LOCATE ANY SPECIFIC TITLE, CHAPTER, OR TRACK WITH THIS COMBO PLAYER. Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 TITLE 1 DVD Video Disc TITLE 2 Audio CD LOCATING A TITLE USING THE TITLE MENU Locate a specific title using the title menu function, provided a DVD video disc contains a title menu. 1. Press the TITLE button On the TV screen, the title menu will appear. 2. Press the buttons to select the title you want You can also directly locate a specific title by pressing its assigned number with the number buttons. 3. Press the ENTER button This will cause the combo player to start playback from chapter 1 of the title selected. NOTICE · You may find that some discs will not respond to this function. · If different instructions appear on the TV screen, follow those instructions. The instructions above are describing the basic procedure. Procedures may vary depending on the contents of the DVD video disc. LOCATING A SPECIFIC CHAPTER OR TRACK This combo player allows you to locate consecutive chapters or tracks. Press the SKIP or button repeatedly to display the requested chapter or track The combo player starts playback from the selected chapter or track. How to locate preceding chapters or tracks · When you press the SKIP button, the combo player starts playback from the beginning of the preceeding chapter or track. How to locate succeeding chapters or tracks · When you press the SKIP button, the combo player starts playback from the beginning of the succeeding chapter or track. On certain discs the titles may not display the sub-divided chapters. 3. Move the cursor to select Audio, Subtitle, Angle, TT Time, CH Time, Repeat, Time Disp.. NOTICE · The displays may vary depending on the discs. · You may experience a difference in TITLE or MENU display. LOCATING A TITLE You may also locate a specific title by directly selecting a title number. 1. Press SEARCH button during playback. The menu will appear. 2. Press direction buttons and numbers to select the title and chapter you want. Using the On-Screen Display THE COMBO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO VIEW THE OPERATIONAL STATUS AND DISC INFORMATION ON YOUR TV SCREEN. CHECKING THE OPERATIONAL STATUS With this function you can view on your TV the following: -Current title -Track number -Total playing time Press DISPLAY during playback. Press DISPLAY repeatedly until DISPLAY OFF appears on TV screen. A DV- 3 8 5 0 A P E X D I G I TA L 13 Playing Repeatedly THIS combo player ALLOWS YOU TO PLAYBACK A SPECIFIC TITLE, CHAPTER, TRACK, OR SEGMENT REPEATEDLY. (TITLE REPEAT, CHAPTER/TRACK REPEAT, A-B REPEAT). HOW TO REPEAT A TITLE, CHAPTER, OR TRACK 1. select the title, chapter, or track you want to repeat. 2. Press the REPEAT button. The repeat mode changes each time you press the REPEAT button. Chapter Repeats the same chapter. HOW TO REPEAT A SPECIFIC SEGMENT 1. Press the A-B RPT button at the beginning of the segment in which you want to repeat playback. (point A) 2. Press the A-B RPT button again at the end of the segment (point B). The combo player will automatically return to point A and start to repeat playback of the selected segment (A-B). 3. Press the A-B RPT button to cancel the A-B repeat function. The combo player will resume to normal playback. A Title Repeats the same title. All Repeats the disc. No repeats. AB DVD video disc NOTICE: · Depending on the disc, you may experience a difference between point A and the location where playback actually resumes. · Be aware that some discs will not respond to the A-B repeat function. Playing in Random Order THIS COMBO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO PLAYBACK TITLES, CHAPTERS WITHIN A TITLE, OR TRACKS IN RANDOM ORDER. (RANDOM PLAYBACK) PLAYING TITLES IN RANDOM ORDER This combo player will automatically choose the titles in a DVD video disc and play them back randomly. 1. Press the SHUFFLE button . The combo player will now start random playback. 2. Press the SHUFFLE button again during random playback to resume normal playback. NOTICE: · The combo player will go to another chapter or track and start playback if you press the SKIP button during random playback. Zooming a Picture On DVD ZOOMING A PICTURE This combo player allows you to zoom into a picture as well as shift the zoom point. 2x 3x 4x Press ZOOM during playback. The combo player magnifiles in the center of the picture. If you press during zoom playback, the zoom point will shift. 1/2 1/3 1/4 Press ZOOM repeatedly during zoom playback until the player resumes normal playback. Selecting Subtitles THIS COMBO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO DISPLAY THE SUBTITLES FROM THOSE INCLUDED ON THE DISC, ON TO YOUR TV SCREEN. HOW TO DISPLAY SUBTITLES You have the option to select a preferred subtitle from those included on the DVD video disc. Press the SUB-T button during playback. Press the SUB-T during playback until SUBTITLE OFF appears. NOTICE · With some DVDs, 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 TV's close caption settings. 14 A P E X D I G I TA L Subtitle Subtitle Subtitle Off 01/02 : English 02/02 : French A DV- 3 8 5 0 Playing in a Favorite Order COMBINE YOUR FAVORITE TITLES, CHAPTERS, OR TRACKS AND PLAY THEM BACK IN ANY ORDER.(PROGRAM PLAYBACK) HOW TO SET TITLES, CHAPTERS, OR TRACKS IN A FAVORITE ORDER The program playback function will automatically playback titles, chapters or tracks in the order preprogrammed. 1. Insert a disc, then press the PROGRAM button. 3. Select START from the menu, then press the ENTER At this time, the menu will appear. button. The combo player starts memory playback. Program: TT(XX) CH(XX) 01 TT: CH: 02 TT: CH: 03 TT: CH: 04 TT: CH: 05 TT: CH: Exit 06 TT: 07 TT: 08 TT: 09 TT: 10 TT: CH: CH: CH: CH: CH: To CHANGE the programmed item: Press the STOP button, then follow step 1. To CANCEL the programmed item: Press the STOP button, then press the button. · When the combo player is turned off, or if the disc is removed, the program item will be removed. · Depending on the disc, the program playback may not function. NEXT 2. Using the numbered button, select the items in the order you want them programmed in. Program: TT(XX) CH(XX) 01 TT:05 CH:12 02 TT:02 CH:07 03 TT:04 CH:07 04 TT: 05 TT: CH: CH: Exit 06 TT: 07 TT: 08 TT: 09 TT: 10 TT: CH: CH: CH: CH: CH: Start NEXT