Safety precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ! The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of 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.
Safety precautions 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 device. Pursuant with the FCC Rules, Part 15.
Safety Information CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Please carefully study this manual and always keep it available. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be aware of. 1.Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2.
Safety Information 10.Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
Safety Information attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug. 15.
Safety Information 20.Servicing - 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. 21.Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c.
Introduction Your new APEX Digital PD-50/100 Portable DVD player is designed for you to enjoy all forms of disc media. Its slim shape allows you to easily carry it with you and enjoy movies and music anywhere. Your player incorporates the latest digital audio/video (AV) technologies to give you the ultimate in listening and viewing pleasure. Your new player also supports CD and MP3.
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. PLAYABLE DISCS This DVD video player can play back the following discs. Disk Mark DVD video disc Audio CD MP3 CD 8 Contains Disc size Audio + Video (moving pictures) 12 cm Maximum playback time Approx.
Table of Contents Safety Precautions ............................................................1-2 Safety Information ............................................................3-6 Introduction ..........................................................................7 Note on discs ......................................................................8 Table of Contents ................................................................9 DVD Display .........................................................
DVD Display 1 5 3 2 6 4 7 1. DVD indicator 2. MP3 indicator 3. CD indicator 4. repeat mode indicator (A-B, ALL) 5. 6. 7. 8. play indicator pause indicator chapter number play time indicator The indicators (1- 3) vary depending on the type of discs you play. The indicator 4 shows the current disc with playback control function. The indicator 5 shows the current repeat mode, point A to point B set up, or the entire disc. The indicators (6- 7) shows disc playback status.
Remote Control THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL DESCRIBE THE FUNCTIONS ON THE REMOTE CONTROL. 1. SETUP 2. POWER 3. DISPLAY 4. TITLE 5. NUMBERS 6. SLOW 7. PAUSE/STEP 8. REWIND 9. FORWARD 10. REPEAT 11. A-B REPEAT 12. MENU 13. MUTE 14. AUDIO 15. SUBTITLE 16. DIRECTION 12 1 2 13 3 14 4 15 16 5 17 18 19 6 20 7 8 21 9 22 10 23 11 (UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT) 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23.
Remote Control PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL 1. Open the cassette cover. .Slide the cover in the direction of 2 the arrow 1 while folding down as the arrow 2. 1 2. place the battery into the guide. 3. Insert the tray into the remote control. OPERATING WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL Operating DVD video player with the remote control. The remote control must point at the remote sensor, in order for the DVD player to function correctly. Distance: Maximum of 7 m from the front of the remote sensor.
Identification of Controls MAIN PANEL 1. LCD (LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY) 1 2. DISPLAY MODE 3. COLOR 2 4. BRIGHTNESS 3 4 5. DISC TRAY 6. OPEN 5 7. PLAY 6 8. STOP 9. FORWARD 7 8 10 10. REWIND 9 SIDE FACE 1 2 3 1. VOLUME 2. PHONES JACK 3. AUDIO SIGNAL JACK (LEFT/RIGHT) MPD-50/100 4 5 6 4. VIDEO SIGNAL JACK 5. S-VIDEO OUT 6.
Quick Starting Guide If you want to use rechargeable batteries for this DVD player, please first read the rechargeable battery instructions. 1. Connecting to an External Power Source Connect the power cord (supplied with the player) to the side input plug and to a wall outlet. Do not use any other device otherwise specified by your dealer. 2. Open the protective cover The cover opens to a maximum 135o only, so please do not try to open it any further. 3.
Quick Starting Guide 6. Press the PLAY button on the player face In general, the DVD already inserted into the player will start reading automatically when power is turned on. The DVD player will immediately start rendering the DVD program. When you want to stop, press the STOP button and slide the ON/OFF switch to the left to shut off power and then close the cover.
Connecting to a TV SETTING UP YOUR PLAYER Step 1:connect the RCA Video/Audio cable to your TV. Step 2:connect the yellow cable to the VIDEO on the back of your player. Step 3:connect the White and Red cables to AUDIO OUT of the DVD player. (For TVs that support S-Video Output please follow the diagram “BETTER” bellow.
Connecting to a TV BETTER White TV Audio Input Red TV S-Video input Connect the DVD video player with an optional S-Video cable, if the TV has an S video input. Do not connect the yellow video cable if using the S Video cable. ! • Turn off the power and unplug both units before setting up any connections. • If your TV only has a cable antenna connection and no video inputs to connect your TV to the DVD player, you will need to purchase an RF adapter from your dealer.
Connecting to Optional Equipment CONNECTING HEADPHONES 1. Connect the headphones. Headphones with a 3.5 mm stereo plug can be connected. 2. Adjust the volume. ! • Avoid listening to sound at levels which may be harmful to your ears.
Connecting to Optional Equipment Enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS (BEST) Dolby Digital/DTS Dolby Digital and DTS programming can deliver surround sound with five discrete full range channels plus a sixth channel for a subwoofer. You can enjoy your APEX DVD with a 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 decoder.
Connecting to Optional Equipment 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 rights 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.
Connecting to Optional Equipment Enjoying 2 Channel Digital Stereo Sound (BETTER) 2 Channel Digital Stereo Enjoy the dynamic sound of 2 Channel Digital Stereo by connecting an amplifier equipped with a digital audio input and speaker system (right and left front speakers).
Connecting to Optional Equipment Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound (GOOD) Dolby Pro Logic Surround Enjoy the dynamic realistic sound of Dolby Pro Logic Surround by connecting an amplifier and speaker system (right and left front speakers, a center speaker, and one or two rear speakers).
Playing Back a Disc BASIC PLAYBACK 1. Open the protective cover The cover opens to a maximum 135o only, so please do not try to open it any further. 2. Press the open button on the right to open the internal CD player cover This will open the disc tray. 3. Insert a DVD disc Be sure the playback side is faced down. 4. Slide the side power switch to ‘ON’. 5 5. Press PLAY on the panel or the remote control. As the DVD video player is reading the disc, a menu will appear on screen.
Playing Back a Disc HOW TO START PLAYBACK FROM THE MENU SCREEN 1. Press or the number buttons to select the title. 2.Press SHIFT to set shift on, then you can use direction keys and the enter key. 3. Press the ENTER or PLAY button. The DVD video player will start playback from the title selected. Title 1 Title 2 Title 3 Title 4 ENTER SHIFT HOW TO PAUSE PLAYBACK (STILL PLAYBACK) Press the PAUSE/STEP once during playback, then press PLAY to resume normal playback.
Playing Back a Disc HOW TO STOP PLAYBACK Press the STOP button. The player is stopped. Press the PLAY button to replay. The player resumes to playback from the location where it is stopped. PLAY STOP REV ADVANCED PLAYBACK FWD You can playback a disc at 2x, 4x, 6x, or 8x the normal speed. You may also resume playback from the location where you stopped playback. FF 2x FF 4x FF 8x PLAY FR 2x FR 4x FR 8x PLAY Press the REV or FWD button during playback.
Playing Back a Disc PLAYING IN SLOW-MOTION A disc can also be played back in slow-motion. TV SCREEN 1/2 1/8 1/4 1/2 the normal speed 1/4 the normal speed 1/8 the normal speed SLOW PLAY Press the SLOW button during playback The playback speed becomes 1/2, 1/4, or 1/8 of the normal speed each time you press the SLOW button. TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK. Press PLAY. PLAY ! • During REV, FWD and slow-motion playback, the sound is muted.
Locating a Specific Title, Chapter or Track DVD DISCS ARE NORMALLY DIVIDED INTO TITLES WHICH ARE SUB-DIVIDED INTO CHAPTERS. MOREOVER, CD and MP3 CD ARE DIVIDED INTO TRACKS. Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 TITLE 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 TITLE 2 DVD Video Disc 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 the TITLE button On the LCD or TV screen, the title menu will appear. 2.
Playing Repeatedly THIS DVD VIDEO 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 DISC 1. During normal playback, press the REPEAT button. The repeat mode changes, each time you press the REPEAT button. REPEAT OFF Resumes normal playback. CHAP_ Repeats the same chapter. TITLE Repeats the same title. Repeats the whole disc DISC 2.
Playing Repeatedly HOW TO REPEAT A SPECIFIC SEGMENT 1. Press the A-B button at the beginning of the segment in which you want to repeat playback (point A) 2. Press the A-B button again at the end of the segment (point B) The DVD video player will automatically return to point A and start to repeat playback of the selected segment (AB). 3. Press the A-B RPT button to cancel the A-B repeat function The DVD video player will resume to normal playback.
Playing in Favorite Order THIS PORTABLE DVD ALLOWS YOU TO PROGRAM ITEMS INTO THE MEMORY AND THEN PLAY THEM BACK IN ANY ORDER WHICH YOU WANT IT PLAYED BACK. (PROGRAM PLAYBACK) HOW TO SET TITLES, CHAPTERS, OR TRACKS IN A FAVORITE ORDER 1. Press the PROGRAM button. PROGRAM MENU displays on the screen. PROGRAM MENU DISC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 _ _ _ _ _ _ PROGRAM _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ CLEAR CLEAR ALL START 2.
Playing in Favorite Order 3. Program in each item in your favorite order as above step. For example: To program in 5, 8,10. DISC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 PROGRAM _5_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __________ __________ __________ CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 _5_ _8_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __________ __________ __________ CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CLEAR ALL CLEAR ALL _5_ _8_ _10 _ _ _ __________ __________ __________ CLEAR CLEAR ALL 4. Select START to start program playback. 5.
Zooming a Picture ZOOMING A PICTURE This DVD video player allows you to zoom into a picture as well as shift the zoom point. ZOOM Press ZOOM during normal playback or slow - motion. (To use the ZOOM button, it should be set ‘SHIFT ON’ by pressing SHIFT.) The DVD video player magnifies in the center of the picture. If you press during zoom playback, the zoom point shifts.
Selecting Subtitles HOW TO DISPLAY SUBTITLES You have the option to select a preferred subtitle from those included on the DVD video disc. Press to select the subtitle language as well as to set subtitle on or off. 01 / 05 EN ON 01 / 05 EN ON 02 / 05 CH ON 01 / 05 EN OFF 03 / 05 GE ON Press the SUBTITLE button to access to subtitle menu. Highlight the item you want to select by pressing or number keys (0-9).
Using the On-Screen Display THIS UNIT ALLOWS YOU TO VIEW THE STATUS AND DISC INFORMATION ON TO THE SCREEN, MOREOVER, YOU CAN SELECT ITEMS CONTAINED ON THE DISC FROM DISPLAY MENU. 25 20 OFF 00:00:00 A-B 1/ 1 EN 5.1ch A 02/ 05 CH ON 2/ 2 1 2 3 4 5 CHECKING THE OPERATIONAL STATUS With this function, you can view the current title, chapter, total playing time, audio, subtitle, angle, repeat mode and bookmark. DISPLAY SETTING UP YOUR FAVORITE ITEMS Use to highlight the item you want to set up.
Selecting the Camera Angle THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO SELECT FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT ANGLES. ANGLE 1 ANGLE 2 Selecting the camera angle HOW TO CHANGE THE CAMERA ANGLE If the DVD video disc was recorded from multiple angles, you have the option to change the camera angle of the scene you are watching. SUBTITLE Press the ANGLE button while playing back a scene recorded with multiple angles. • You may only press the ANGLE button when the angle icon 5 is flashing on the DVD display.
Setting the Parental Lock YOU CAN USE THE PARENTAL LOCK FUNCTION ONLY WITH DVD VIDEO DISCS EQUIPPED WITH THE PARENTAL LOCK FEATURE. SETTING THE PARENTAL LOCK DVD video discs equipped with the parental lock function are rated according to their content. The contents allowed by a parental lock level and the way a DVD video disc can be controlled may vary from disc to disc.
Setting the Parental Lock 4. Use down key to select RATING, press right key or ENTER to access to the sub1. KID SAFE menu. 2. G 3. PG 4. PG-13 5. 6. PG-R 7. NC-17 8. ADULT BYPASS LANG VIDEO AUDIO RATING OTHER EXIT 5. Select ratings, press ENTER. 6. Enter your password then press ENTER. The pre-set password is 3308 7. Press SETUP to exit setup, press ENTER to start.
Setting the Book Mark A BOOK MARK ALLOWS YOU TO EASILY ACCESS TO ONE POINT FROM WHICH YOU WANT TO START. 1. Under ‘SHIFT ON’ status, press the MARK button, it appears: PLAY 2. As the disc is played back where you want to set a bookmark, Press ENTER. Each time you press it, a bookmark will be set. At maximum, five bookmarks (1,2,3,4,5) can be set. 1 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 MARK 1 2 3 3.
Rechargeable Battery Installation & Use USE AND MAINTENANCE THIS UNIT IS SUPPLIED WITH HIGHLY-EFFECTIVE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY (NI-MH). SUCH BATTERY PACK A HIGH STORAGE CAPACITY AND LOW LEVEL OF DEGRADATION. THE LATTER MEANS THAT THE BATTERY CAN ALSO BE RECHARGED WHEN ONLY PARTLY SPENT. Plug the AV adapter into the battery. Please fully charge the battery Charging indicator prior to first use. During the time the battery is being charged, the red light is AC Adapter/charge input flashing.
Rechargeable Battery Installation & Use The provided battery can be recharged for about 300 times. Each full recharge takes about 3 hours. A fully charged battery can power the unit for about 2 hours. Power consumption depends on the operations of the player such as brightness of the screen, volume level, etc. Recharge the battery in time when fully spent in order to maximize its life. Never recharge the battery which is already fully charged.
Customizing the Function Settings THIS UNIT ALLOWS YOU TO CUSTOMIZE THE PERFORMANCE TO YOUR PERSONAL PREFERENCE. SETUP MENU LANG VIDEO AUDIO RATING OTHER DISPLAYING THE SETUP MENU SCREEN LANG VIDEO AUDIO RATING OTHER EXIT SYSTEM ASPECT CAPTION PAL* NTSC OFF* ON 16:9 WS* 4:3 PS 4:3 LB DIGITAL LPCM* DOLBY DTS 1. Press SETUP. 2. Press / / / to select category (highlight), then press ENTER. 3. Press SETUP to normal playback. ENGLISH* CHINESE O.S.
Limited Warranty PLAYERS 90 DAYS LABOR ONE YEAR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS WHO IS COVERED? Proof of purchase is required to receive warranty service such as the original sales receipt showing original date of purchase from an authorized APEX Digital, Inc. dealer in N. America. Keep your original box and packaging in case your unit needs to be shipped to us. You will need to prepay shipping and APEX will pay the cost of shipping the unit back to you.
Limited Warranty - 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 exclusion may not apply to you.