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Portable MP3 Micro System with
256MB Integrated Flash Memory and SD/MMC Card Slot
Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player with Swivel Screen
Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
Please read this manual carefully before operation.
Please read this manual carefully before operation.
8.5" Widescreen TFT LCD
TF-DVD8501
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- Page 1 Portable MP3 Micro System with 8.5” Widescreen TFT LCD 256MB Integrated Flash Memory and SD/MMC Card Slot Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player with Swivel Screen Instruction Manual Instruction Manual Please read this manual carefully before operation. Please read this manual carefully before operation. TF-DVD8501...
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Page 2: Precautions
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELEC- TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK) OF THE UNIT. REFER SERVICING ONLY TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”... -
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 Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure that your service techni- cian has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same charac- teristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
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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 Disc Care and Maintenance ...8 Handling a Disc ...8 Cleaning a Disc ...8 PACKAGE.CONTENTS... 9 LOCATION.OF.CONTROLS... 10 Main Unit ...10 Swivel Screen ... - Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS MORE.FUNCTIONS... 20 Search ...20 DVD Chapter/Title Search: ...20 DVD Time Search (within a specified title): ...20 CD Time Search: ...20 Repeat Mode...20 Repeat A-B Mode ...21 Multi-Angle/Subtitle/Audio ...21 Zoom ...21 Program ...22 DVD Program Mode...22 CD Program Mode ...22 MP3 Program Mode ...23 SETUP...
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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) MP3 CDs (CD-R, CD-RW) JPEG CDs This unit can play back CD-R and CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, MP3 files, or JPEG picture files. -
Page 9: Package.contents
PACKAGE CONTENTS Please make sure that the following items are included in the package with your DVD player. Should any of these items be missing, please contact your local dealer. TF-DVD8501 Mounting Bag Battery www.cobyusa.com Mute Clear Step AV Cable... -
Page 10: Location.of.controls
LOCATION OF CONTROLS Main Unit DC 9V IN Headphone Jack LCD Display Speakers Power Indicator Remote Sensor LCD MODE LC D M O D E TITLE DISPLAY RETURN R E T U R N MENU SLOW S LO W OPEN Disc Compartment Cover Page 10... -
Page 11: Swivel Screen
LOCATION OF CONTROLS Swivel Screen The TF-DVD8501 comes equipped with a screen that can swivel 180 degrees for your convenience. You may also transform the TF-DVD8501 into a tablet-style player for simple mounting on a car headrest with the included mounting bag. Open the screen. -
Page 12: Connections
CONNECTIONS Standard Connection to a TV (AV Out) Your player can output audio and video to play DVDs on an external display (e.g., a television). • Using the supplied AV patch cable, connect the player’s Video In/Out jack to your TV’s Com- posite Video In jack (yellow). -
Page 13: Optical Audio (5.1-Channel) Out
CONNECTIONS Optical Audio (5.1-Channel) Out Your player can output 5.1-channel surround sound audio through the Optical/Audio jack. You will need a Dolby Pro Logic Surround amplifier and an optical cable to use this feature. www.cobyusa.com Note: Please refer to your receiver’s instruction manual for more infor- mation on how to properly set up your surround sound system. -
Page 14: Connection To An External Device (Av In)
Connection to an External Device (AV In) Your player can accept input from an external device with AV output jacks (e.g., a VCR, cable box/antenna, game console). • Using the supplied AV patch cable, connect the player’s Video In/Out jack to the external device’s Composite Video Out jack (yellow). -
Page 15: Remote Control
GETTING STARTED Remote Control • Refer to the diagram. Remove the bat- tery compartment cover located on the rear of the remote control. Insert batter- ies, making sure to match their polari- ties (+/-) to the markings on the inside of the compartment. -
Page 16: Using The Battery Pack (Dc)
GETTING STARTED Using the Battery Pack (DC) The rechargeable battery pack can be used for approximately 300 charge-cycles without any noticeable change in performance. The battery should be charged fully (minimum 4 hours) before its initial use to ensure optimum lifetime performance. To install the battery pack: Place the battery pack into it’s cradle located on the bottom of the player. -
Page 17: Basic.operations
BASIC OPERATIONS Basic Playback Prepare the connections and power supply. Set the Power Switch to the ON position to turn the player on. Load a disc. Press the Open/Close button to open the disc compartment cover. Insert a disc with the label-side up. -
Page 18: Menu Navigation
BASIC OPERATIONS Menu Navigation To navigate DVD disc menus or the player’s setup menus: • Press the NAVIGATION keypads to select a desired feature or option in the menu. • Press ENTER to confirm a selection in the menu. • For some menu options, you may be able to use the numeric keypad to input data. -
Page 19: Function.buttons
FUNCTION BUTTONS LCD Mode Press the LCD MODE button to adjust the brightness, contrast, and color of the LCD screen. Press the up/down NAVIGATION keys to select the desired setting to adjust. From top to bottom, the settings are: Screen, Brightness, Contrast, Color, and Reset. Press the left/right NAVIGATION keys to adjust the selected setting. -
Page 20: More.functions
MORE FUNCTIONS Search Press SEARCH to go directly to a desired point of a disc (eg, Title, Chapter, Time). DVD Chapter/Title Search: • Press SEARCH once to display the Chapter/Title Search Bar shown below. • Press the left/right NAVIGATION keys to select (highlight) an entry field. •... -
Page 21: Repeat A-B Mode
MORE FUNCTIONS Repeat A-B Mode To repeat playback of a specific section of a disc (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 22: Program
MORE FUNCTIONS Program Enter Program mode to create a custom sequence of tracks to be played. (Program mode is available only when the player is in NAVIGATE OFF mode. Press the PBC key to set the player to NAVIGATE OFF mode.) You can also use the numeric keypad to enter numbers directly in the fields. -
Page 23: Mp3 Program Mode
MP3 Program Mode Load an MP3-CD and press PROGRAM. Use the NAVIGATION keys to select the de- sired file. • To navigate through subfolders: press the left/right NAVIGATION keys to enter/exit a folder. Press the right NAVIGATION key to confirm. The confirmed file will be marked as a pro- grammed file. -
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 (arrows) to select a desired item. Press ENTER to confirm a selection. -
Page 25: Audio Setup
Audio Setup Use the DIRECTION keys to highlight the desired audio selection and press ENTER to confirm. Item Sets the player’s Optical Out (audio) signal. For use with 5.1-channel receivers (see your receiver’s manuals for Digital Out more details). Note: When a digital connection is not in use, this option should be set to “Off”... -
Page 26: 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 27 TROUBLESHOOTING The remote control doesn’t work. • Ensure that the player has been powered on. • Ensure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the player. • Point the remote at the remote sensor on the main unit. •...
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Page 28: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply Power Consumption Video Signal System Video Output Audio Output Video Input Audio Input S/N Ratio Dynamic Range (Audio) Display Type Display Resolution Unit Dimensions Weight Page AC: 100-240V UL Listed Adapter DC: 9V, 2A ≤ 9.8W NTSC / PAL 3.5mm mini-jack to RCA Composite Video 3.5mm Stereo Headphone... - Page 29 NOTES www.cobyusa.com Page ...
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- Page 32 COBY Electronics Corp. 56-65.Rust.Street. Maspeth,.NY.11378 Portable MP3 Micro System with www.cobyusa.com. www.ecoby.com 256MB Integrated Flash Memory and SD/MMC Card Slot...