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[[Image:45star.png]] [[File:apexad1500.png]] [[Image:40star.png]] The 4.5 star review is based on the capabilities of the unit for its day, when it was a relatively new product. Obviously, over time newer units and ever changing technology makes any consumer product eventually become obsolete. As a wonderful little single disc DVD player, the Apex AD-1500 is a 4.5 star product. It not for the weak PSU, it would be a 5 star product when compared to other single disc DVD players in the same class.The 4.0 star review is based on the capabilities of the unit for its day, when it was a relatively new product. Obviously, over time newer units and ever changing technology makes any consumer product eventually become obsolete. As a wonderful little single disc DVD player, the Apex AD-1500 is a 4.0 star product. It not for the weak PSU, it would be a 5 star product when compared to other single disc DVD players in the same class. The only other criticism is the lack of "Component" video. Digital HDMI did not yet exist, and Component was relatively new. The unit has S-Video, which was much more popular around the year 2000. It just so happens that S-Video was discontinued and televisions eventually dropped the S-Video connection in favor of Component. Component video is one of the highest quality analog video connection types available and is still widely available even in 2013.== Connections ==The unit was pre-HDMI and does not include component video. The higher quality video connection on the unit is the now deprecated S-Video. Although S-Video is near Component quality, the two are not compatible. [[File:apex1500back.png]]At the left side there are 2 yellow composite sockets, any of them can be used for video. For higher quality video use the S-video socket which is the black one with 4 small pin holes. The red and white RCA connectors are for audio. [[File:apex1500back2.png]]PROGRAMMABLE REMOVE CONTROLS: 0672, 0717, 0755, 0794, 0795, 0796=== installation of firmware ===This is both a Region code hack and a microvision hack.The new link for the hack is:* http://www.nerd-out.com/darrenk/Hiteker_1000/1000_firmware.htmIt was moved from dvd-wizardsInstructions for applying these hacks are on the website.(not all Apex AD-1500's are applicable for this hack, tested on a version MD20-1,instructions for getting version are on http://www.nerd-out.com/forum/viewtopic.php?topic=14892&forum=1&90not for serials starting with SV or no letter at all.<BR>yes for serials starting with A, B, C, D as of 1/21/2002*Defeat Macrovision*Enjoy DVDs from anywhere in the world*Change the boring, factory background image.Some way cool custom images to choose from, ModCDs for the Apex AD-1500.* www.apexmodchip.com"this is a very easy hack, and no one should be scared to do it themselves."SOURCE: Our Friends at VCDHelp.com! http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks?dvdplayer=apex+1500== Support / Troubleshooting ===== Flashing RED LED ===Red power LED flashing with no other functions present is a clear case of a protection mode due to a failure of one or more components in the power supply.=== No Disc Error When There's a Disc ===No disc error is usually caused by dirty optical lens or a faulty lens. Turn it off, unplug it, then try cleaning it with a very soft dry cloth and then try playing a cd which has no scratches. [[Category:Electronics]][[Category:Consumer Electronics]][[Category:Digital Video]][[Category:Tangible Product]]