Coby  DVD233 Instruction Manual

Coby DVD233 Instruction Manual

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DVD-233
Compact Progressive Scan DVD Player
Instruction Manual
Please read this manual carefully before operation.

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  • Page 1 DVD-233 Compact Progressive Scan DVD Player Instruction Manual Please read this manual carefully before operation.
  • Page 2: Precautions

    The lightning flash with 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. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pres- ence of important operation and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future refer- ence. Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANS/NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, ground- ing of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the...
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation; e) if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way; f) when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance—this indicates a need for service.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS ...2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...6 ABOUT OPTICAL DISCS ...8 Disc Requirements ...8 DVD Features...8 DVD Region Codes ...9 Disc Care and Maintenance ...9 Handling a Disc ...9 Cleaning a Disc ...9 FEATURES ...10 GETTING STARTED ...11 DVD-233 at a Glance ...11 Front Panel ...
  • Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS SETUP ... 24 Language Settings ...24 Display Settings ...24 Audio Settings ...25 Parental Settings ...25 SPECIFICATIONS ...26 TROUBLESHOOTING ...27 www.cobyusa.com www.cobyusa.com Page  Page ...
  • Page 8: About Optical Discs

    ABOUT OPTICAL DISCS Disc Requirements This DVD player supports playback of the following discs. Type DVD-Video Discs Audio Compact Discs (CDs) JPEG CDs This unit can play back CD-R and CD-RW discs that contain audio titles or JPEG picture files.
  • Page 9: Dvd Region Codes

    ABOUT OPTICAL DISCS DVD Region Codes DVD discs and DVD players are manufactured under a compulsory worldwide agreement, the DVD Regional Code System. DVD players will only operate with DVD discs encoded with the same corresponding Regional Code. Region Code Canada, USA Europe (including Poland, Romania, Czech Republic), Japan, Middle East (including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran, South Africa)
  • Page 10: Features

    • Progressive Scan DVD Player • Compact and Slim Design • DVD, DVD±R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, and JPEG Compatible • Dolby Digital Decoder • Digital and Analog AV Outputs for Home Theater Use • NTSC/PAL Compatible • Convenient On-Screen Display •...
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED DVD-233 at a Glance Front Panel Power Button Power Indicator Disc Tray Open/Close Button Remote Sensor Button Previous/Reverse Button Next/Forward Button Stop Button Play/Pause Button www.cobyusa.com www.cobyusa.com Rear Panel AC Power Cord 2.1-Channel Audio Out: L (Left Channel) R (Right Channel) Coaxial Digital Audio Out Component Video Out...
  • Page 12: Remote Control

    GETTING STARTED Remote Control Power/Standby Title Subtitle Menu PBC Audio Mute Program Setup Navigation Keypad Slow Play/Pause Stop Prev/Rev Next/Fwd Step Volume + / - Progressive Scan Zoom Repeat A-B Repeat Clear Numeric Keypad Open/Close On-Screen Display Angle The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim the remote con- trol directly at the infrared remote sensor during operation.
  • Page 13 GETTING STARTED Remote Control Battery Installation • Refer to the diagram. Remove the battery compartment cover located on the rear of the remote control. Insert batteries, making sure to match their polarities (+/-) to the markings on the inside of the compartment. Replace the cover.
  • Page 14: Overview Of Audio/Video Connections

    GETTING STARTED Overview of Audio/Video Connections Page 1 Page 1 Coby Electronics Corporation Coby Electronics Corporation...
  • Page 15: Standard Television Connection At A Glance

    GETTING STARTED Standard Television Connection at a Glance Yellow White To TV Composite Video Input Progressive Scan Video (480p) Connection Green Blue White The player is equipped with composite AV outputs at the rear panel (yellow/red/white). Your TV will require at least one set of AV inputs.
  • Page 16: Stereo (2-Channel) Audio Connection With Amplifier

    GETTING STARTED Stereo (2-Channel) Audio Connection with Amplifier Component or Composite Digital Audio (Surround) Connection with Digital Decoding Amplifier Component, Composite, or S-Video Connection Digital Output can be output in two formats: Raw or PCM. For more information, please see the “Setup > Audio Settings” section of this manual or refer to your amplifier’s documentation.
  • Page 17: Power Supply

    GETTING STARTED Power Supply This unit should be used with 100-240V 50/60Hz AC wall outlets, only. Complete all system con- nections first before connecting the power. Do not connect the power plug to a power outlet other than that which is indicated here and on the label as this may result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
  • Page 18: Basic Operations

    Set the Power Switch to the ON position to turn the player on. Select the video line. Set your TV to display the video line connection that corresponds to your DVD player (e.g., AV1, AV2, S-Video, Component, DVD, etc.) The DVD output will be displayed on the TV screen when the proper line has been selected.
  • Page 19: Slow

    BASIC OPERATIONS Slow • Press SLOW for slow-motion playback. Each successive press of SLOW will change the rate of slow-motion playback. Press Normal x1/2 x1/4 Press STEP frame-by-frame playback. Each successive press of STEP will advance the video one frame. Press Audio will be muted during fast-forward, fast-reverse, and slow-motion playback.
  • Page 20 BASIC OPERATIONS DTS Discs: This player does not have a built-in DTS decoder. • • Connect to a digital amplifier using a Digital Audio Connection (optical or coaxial) to enjoy DTS audio discs. • Select Dolby 5.1 or 2-Channel Stereo Downmix instead of the DTS setting. DVD disc production quality may vary;...
  • Page 21: Player Functions

    PLAYER FUNCTIONS Menu / Title • Press the MENU/PBC key during DVD playback to return to the disc’s Main menu. • Press the TITLE key during DVD playback to return to the disc’s Title menu. Setup Press the SETUP key to enter the player’s setup menu. Enter the Setup menu to adjust the play- er’s internal settings;...
  • Page 22: Repeat A-B Mode

    PLAYER FUNCTIONS Repeat A-B Mode To repeat a specific section of a disc (play on a loop): Press A-B to set the desired start point (“A”) of the section to be repeated. Press A-B again to set the desired end point (“B”) of the section to be repeated. The section “A-B”...
  • Page 23: Dvd Program Mode

    PLAYER FUNCTIONS DVD Program Mode • Load a DVD and enter Program mode. • Use the navigation keys to select a field. • Use the numeric keypad to enter track num- bers in the left “Tt” columns (or press CLEAR to delete).
  • Page 24: Setup

    Enter Setup mode to adjust the various internal settings of the player. Make sure the player has been completely stopped before entering Setup mode. Press SETUP to enter Setup mode. Use the NAVIGATION keys to select a desired item. Press ENTER to confirm a selection. Press SETUP to exit Setup mode (or select EXIT and press ENTER).
  • Page 25: Audio Settings

    Audio Settings Use the NAVIGATION keys to highlight the desired audio selection and press ENTER to confirm. Item Sets the digital audio output signal type (PCM, RAW, OFF). For use with digital decoding SPDIF Digital receivers (see your receiver’s manual for more information).
  • Page 26: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Display Type Disc Support Video Output Audio Output Digital Audio Decoders Video System Power Unit Dimensions Specifications and manual are subject to change without notice. Page  Page  On-Screen DVD, DVD±R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, JPEG Component Video (Progressive Scan) S-Video Composite Video Coaxial Digital Audio...
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If you have a problem with this player, please read the troubleshooting guide below and check our website at www.cobyusa.com for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and firmware updates. If these resources do not resolve the problem, please contact Technical Support. COBY Electronics Technical Support 56-65 Rust Street Maspeth, NY 11378...
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING There is no sound or distorted sound. • Ensure that the TV and amplifier have been turned on and properly set up. • Ensure that the TV and amplifier connections are secure and correct. • Try a different Audio track of the DVD by pressing AUDIO. •...
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  • Page 32 COBY Electronics Corp. 56-65 Rust Street Maspeth, NY 11378 www.cobyusa.com www.ecoby.com...

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