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 | Title : Apex AD-800 Progressive Scan DVD Player
Author : APEX
Release Date : 20011115
Binding : Electronics
Regular Price : $179.99
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Editorial Reviews :
The Apex AD-800 DVD player is an all-in-one digital media player for your home theater. It supports DVD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, HDCD-encoded CD, and karaoke media. Component- and S-video outputs ensure video quality, and an optical digital-audio output feeds a compatible receiver for digital surround sound. And progressive-scan video outputs display smooth, flicker-free images on digital-ready TVs--an amazing feature at this price.
Experience Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 surround sound from your favorite DVDs with a compatible surround receiver, or enjoy virtual surround sound through your TV's stereo speakers. A Dolby Digital decoder is built in, so you can connect to any receiver with six-channel inputs.
The HDCD (High Definition Compatible Digital) decoding process provides true 20-bit resolution from the growing number (5,000+) of HDCD-enhanced discs, which all play on standard CD and DVD players but offer enhanced playback with the proper decoding. The patented precision filtering enhances the playback sound of conventional CDs, too.
Additional features include the ability to play both NTSC and PAL formatted discs on NTSC televisions, support for multiple angles, parental controls, and slow motion.
Apex's warranty for the AD-800 covers labor for three months, parts for 12 months.
Buyer Reviews :
I bought one from Sams Club last Christmas. I loved it, but it had some quirks. Took the first one back, and got another one with identical quirks. After many frustrating moments with it i finally found a site that had an unauthorized update for the firmware that worked WONDERS for this machine. Although not perfect, it fixed most of the quirks (upside of a Flash Upgrade):
1. SVCD's didn't always work right now work almost perfectly (a few skips, and stalls, but will work most of the time - I believe this is due to the media, and not the machine, or possibly the burning software).
2. DTS audio CD's didn't play in DTS, now work correctly.
3. No more high-pitched squeaks when drop-outs occur.
4. ALL functions still work correctly with Apex AD-600A remote.
Current Problems (on the downside):
1. Someone mentioned that they had red lines on the front display: So do I! Not sure what it is caused by.
2. Some disks will say Error! Replace me. But will eventually work. I believe this is a problem of the dye, as it appears to be caused by certain Brand CD-R's and DVD-R's (DVD-RW, and CD-RW work too!! I have a DVD-R/RW - CD-R/RW burner in one - Pioneer A03 so I could test these formats).
3. Had to wipe out the original firmware for a Hiteker software package that disabled the remote. But my Apex AD-600A remote works beautifully now with my AD-800! All functions are capable from remote, (albeit not exactly as originally designed for the AD-800). By the way. Someone said it didn't have a fast-forward/backward mode. IT DOES! press the forward button ( the big button on the right (or the left for reverse), and hold for a second or so. FAST Forward or Fast Reverse! Voila!! Zoom in and out is AWESOME! This player has MANY great options for the money!!
4. Apex support is totally non-responsive to inquiries, so don't count on any help there. On-line (internet) help is abundant though...The player is still a great buy if it is still available! Remember this: Progressive Scan...
(by Tom Clement)
Features/Technical Specs :
* Progressive-scan video output for flicker-free image (requires compatible digital television)
* NTSC and PAL video outputs (accommodates non-region-encoded PAL-format discs)
* Built in Dolby Digital decoding (5.1 channels) and HDCD decoding (2 channels)
* Supports DVD, SVCD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3 formats
* Parental controls
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