Coby TF-TV1514 User Manual

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Important Safety Instruction

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OF MOISTURE.

NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR

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 to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to

the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION:

These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk

of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating

instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer to manual for servicing instructions.

MODEL NO : TF-TV1514

POWER SUPPLY:

Connect one end of the supplied power cord to the power jack on the unit and the other end to

TF-TV2214

the AC100-240V wall outlet.

POWER MANAGEMENT

Before plugging the power cord into the AC outlet, make sure that all the connections have

been properly made.

If the unit will not be used for a long period of time, disconnect the power and remove the

batteries form the remote.

Please read this manual before connection and use.

Remote Control

Remote Control Drawing

Preparation

1. POWER button

1. Take off the back cover and insert two AAA batteries, put on the cover by hand.

Press to turn the power on/off.

Insert the batteries while observing the correct (+) and (-) polarities.

2. Under the normal use, the battery will last for six months.

2. CC button

Set the CC mode. (CC on Mute/Off/On).

Using the Remote Control

3. VOLUME +/- button

Point the remote to the remote sensor from no more than 7 meters and within about 60 degrees of the

Press to adjust the volume.

front unit.

4. MENU button

Press to show the setup menu.

5. SLEEP button

Press to set the sleep timer.

6. MODE button

Press to select the working mode. (TV, AV, S-VIDEO,

COMPONENT, PC).

7. RETURN

Press to view the previous channel.

P-MODE

8. MTS

Press to select the TV audio mode.

9. CHANNEL +/- button

Press to skip channels.

10. Direction & OK button

Press the direction buttons to move the cursor.

Press OK to confirm settings.

11. EXIT button

Press to exit the menu setup.

12. Numeric key pad

Press to input data.

MODE

13. P.MODE button

Setup the picture mode (Personal, Standard,

Soft, Dynamic).

14. FAV button

RETURN

Press to show the Favorite Channel List. If no channel is set on the list,

the button does not function.

The operating distance may vary depending on the brightness around.

15. EPG button

Press to show the Electronic Program Guide.

Notes:

16. FORMAT button

Do not point bright lights directly at the remote control sensor.

Do not place objects between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor.

Press to change the display format as Full, Zoom, Cinema, Letterbox.

17. INFO button

Do not use this remote control unit while simultaneously operating the remote control unit of any other

Press to show the current working status.

equipment.

18. CH-LIST button

Press to show the channel list.

19. MUTE button

Press to muffle/release sound.

20. SOUND button

Press to change the sound mode.

TV Function

AV Function

Channel Setup

The player has AV input functions. You can enjoy programs from external input sources.

Connect the external AV signal source and then turn on the player, press the MODE button to select

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

the AV inuput mode. (AV, S-VIDEO, COMPONENT).

Antenna

Setup the antenna type as Air or Cable.

Auto Scan

Search channels automatically.

Press the right direction button to start searching, press MENU to stop.

Setup Menu

Favorite

Make the favorite channels collection.

Various features can be preset through the setup menu.

Press the up/down direction button to select the channel, press OK to set.

AV setup menu consists of five menus. They are Picture Menu, Audio Menu, Time Menu, Option Menu

Press OK again to release.

as well as Lock Menu.

Channel Skip

Skip the unwanted channels.

Press the up/down direciton button to select the channel, press OK to set.

1. Press MENU to show the menu window.

Press OK again to release.

2. Press the left/right direction button to select the menu, press OK to enter the menu.

Channel No

Edit the channel label.

Channel Label

1. Select "Channel No", press the left/right direction button to select

the channel.

2. Select "Channel Label", press the right direction button to show the edit menu.

In the menu, press the left/right direction button to move left/right,

Press the up/down direction button to change the character.

DTV Signal

Display the DTV signal information.

While working with the menu,

1. Press the up/down direction button to select the item.

2. Press the left/right direction button to adjust.

3. Press MENU to exit.

Note: Refer to the TV section for details on Picture Setup , Audio Setup,

Time Setup, Option Setup as well as Lock Setup.

Important Safety Instruction

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Maintain well ventilated conditions around the product. Do

not put product on bed, sofa or anything that blocks ventilation. Install according to instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two

blades with one wider than the other. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an

electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,

and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid

injury from tip-over.

13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has

been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled

or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,

does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15.Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as

vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance, and lending of disks are prohibited. 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.

Remote Control

Cable Connections

Figure. Cable connections

Set the unit to the relative input mode

to enable the signal pass.

VGA

Phone

Audio In

AC100-240V

Outlet

External AV Source

NOTE: 1. Be sure to have all necessary connections properly

done before connect the power supply.

2. When input the AV signal, refer to the manual of the

external sources as well.

Antenna Connection

Connect TV RF sources to the antenna port. TV RF signals include: receiving antenna/CATV net. You

can use 75

coaxial cable to connect outdoor antenna.

AV Signal Input

You can adopt any of the three methods below to input the AV signal.

Component - Connect the YCbCr port by the component cable (not supplied) to input the video signal.

Connect the "L" "R" port to input the audio signal by the white&red plug of the RCA cable.

S-Video - Connect the "S-Video" port by the S-Video cable(not supplied) to input the video signal.

Connect the "L" "R" port to input the audio signal by the white&red plug of the RCA cable.

RCA - -

Connect the "Video" port to input the video signal by the yellow plug of the RCA cable.

Connect the "L" "R" port to input the audio signal by the white&red plug of the RCA cable.

VGA Connection (PC Connection)

When used as the computer screen, connect the VGA port by the 15-pin D-SUB signal cable and the

VGA Audio In port by the audio cable.

Power Connection

Insert one end of the power cord to the power jack on the unit and the other end to the wall outlet with

AC100-240V. If the unit will not be used for long period of time, please disconnect the power.

AV Function

PC Function

You can use the unit's TFT LCD as your computer's monitor.

1. Shut down the unit and the computer. Connect the unit to the computer VGA jack by the VGA cable.

2. Turn on both units, press the MODE button to select the "PC" mode (VGA).

Setup Menu

Various features can be preset through the setup menu.

PC setup menu consists of four menus. They are Picture Menu, Audio Menu, Time Menu as well as

Option Menu

1. Press MENU to show the menu window.

2. Press the left/right direciton button to select the menu, press OK to enter the menu.

While working with the menu,

1. Press the up/down direction button to select the item.

2. Press the left/right direction button to adjust

3. Press MENU to exit.

Note: Refer to the TV section for details on Picture Setup , Audio Setup,

Time Setup as well as Option Setup.

Adjust the PC Screen

Upon switching to the PC mode, the moniter will be automatically regulated for a

proper functioning. If the result is not up to your expectation, please perform the

following steps to adjust the screen manually .

1. Select "Auto" under the "PC Setup Menu" and press the right direction button

to start auto adjusting ( Option Menu - - > PC Setup Menu - - > Auto )

2. Or if you still have problem with the monitor after, adjust "H-Position",

V-Position", "Clock " as well as "Phase" accordingly under the PC Setup

menu.

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents

Important Safety Instruction

Unpacking ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1

Unit View--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2

Remote Control --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3-4

Cable Connections-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5

TV Function--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6-9

AV Function---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10

PC Function-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11

Troubleshooting---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12

P-MODE

Specifications -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13-14

TV Function

Picture Setup

TV Function

Preparations

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

1. Connect the antenna to the antenna jack on the unit side panel.

Picture Mode

Setup the picture mode (Personal, Standard, Soft, Dynamic)

2. Connect the power supply cord. Press POWER to turn on the the player.

Contrast

Adjust the color contrast

3. Press MODE on the remote to select TV.

Brightness

Adjust the display brightness .

4. Press CH+/- buttons to skip channels or press numeric buttons to input channel directly.

Sharpness

Adjust the display definition.

Tint

Adjust the image color.

Color

Adjust the display color.

Setup Menu

Various features can be preset through the TV setup menu.

TV setup menu consists of six menus. They are Picture Menu, Audio Menu, Time Menu, Option Menu,

Audio Setup

Lock Menu as well as Channel Menu.

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

Sound Mode

Setup the sound mode as Music, Movie, Personal, Standard.

1. Press MENU to show the menu window.

Bass

Setup the bass effect.

2. Press the left/right button to select the menu, press OK to enter the menu.

Treble

Setup the treble effect.

Balance

Adjust the sound balance.

Audio Language

Setup the audio language.( English, French, Spanish)

Time Setup

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

Sleep Timer

Setup the sleep timer. (15/30/60/90/120/180/240 Min/Off).

Time Zone

Select the time zone.

(Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, Hawaii, Eastern).

Daylight Saving

Set the time saving function on/off.

Time

Option Setup

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

OSD Languagｅ　

Setup the OSD language.

While working with the menu,

Transparency

Adjust the OSD transparency.

Color Mode

Setup the color mode.

1. Press the up/down direction button to select the item.

Zoom Mode

Adjust the display mode. (Normal, Zoom, Cinema, 4:3).

2. Press the left/right direction button to adjust

Closed Caption

Setup the closed caption type. Refer to "Closed Caption" for details.

3. Press MENU to exit.

Restore Default

Restore settings to the factory default.

Trouble Shooting

TF-TV 1514 Specification

Size

Symptom

Check and Action

Resolution

TFT Panel characteristic

No power

Make sure the unit has been powered on manually.

Pixel pitch

Check if the power cord has been properly connected to the power outlet.

TV system

Check if the main power has been switched on.

Channel received

No picture

Try another TV channel

Check if the system connection is proper and secure.

Check if the connection cables are damaged.

Increase the volume.

Intermediate frequencies

Check if the MUTE function of the unit has been activated.

TV characteristic

No sound

Check if the sound system has been properly set.

Check if the AV audio signal input cable has been connected properly.

Reset the color system of the unit.

Scanning

Color distorted

Check if the system has been properly connected.

Check if the AV video signal input cable is connected properly.

Antenna impedance

Picture and

Tuning system

Check if the system has been properly connected.

sound are interfered

If using antenna, adjust the antenna.

Make sure the POWER button on the unit has been turned on manually.

Remote control does

Power consumption

Remove the obstacles between the remote control and the player.

not work

Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on the player.

Standard

Check if the batteries of the remote control have been loaded with correct polarities.

Replace the batteries of the remote control.

VESA Mountings: M4,

Operating temperature range

75x75 mm

Dimension

Malfunction

Should the player develop a malfunction, unplug the player for 30 minutes. After that,

Weight

power on the player and the restore function should reset the player.

DTV system

Channel received

If you have a problem with this device, please read the trouble shooting section and check

DTV characteristic

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.

Address

Intermediate frequencies

COBY Electronics Technical Support

56-65 Rust Street

Maspeth, NY 11378

techsupport@cobyusa.com

Web

Design, specifications and manual are subject to change without prior notice.

www.cobyusa.com

Phone

P/N: 907-FV15-1400-00R

800-727-3592: Weekdays 8AM–11PM EST

Saturdays 9AM–5:30PM EST

718-416-3197: Weekdays 8AM–5:30PM EST

Unit View

1. TFT SCREEN

6. MENU

10. TV ANTENNA

14. AUDIO IN((R/L))

2. REMOTE SENSOR

7. MODE

11. PHONE JACK

15. VIDEO IN

3. POWER INDICATOR

8. POWER

12. VGA AUDIO IN

16. S-VIDEO IN

4. VOLUME-/+

9. SPEAKER

13. COMPONENT IN

17. VGA IN

5. CH-/+

18. POWER JACK

75mm

＞

＜

75mm

VESA Standard

mounting thread

x 4

Unit Stand

Plastic part

x 2

(e.g. TF-TV1514 Rear Cabinet)

Wall Mounting

1. Pinch the edge of the plastic part and remove it from its fixture. Release the screws inside and

take off the unit stand.

2. Use the VESA standard mountings to fix the unit on the wall,

Take care when mounting, it may cause damage or serious injury should it fall from its mountings.

See the Specification page for VESA informaiton.

TV Function

Option Setup

Closed Caption Setup

Select "Closed Caption" from the Option menu, press OK to enter

CC Mode

CC on Mute

Basic Selection

CC1

Advanced Selection

Service1

Option

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

CC Mode

Setup the CC mode. (CC On Mute/Off/On)

Basic Selection

Select the basic CC type. (CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, TEXT1,

TEXT2, TEXT3, TEXT4)

Advanced Selection Select the advanced CC type. (service 1~service 6).

Option

Setup the closed caption type to your own preference.

Option - Mode - Default/Custom

Set Mode as Custom to access the CC edit menu.

Lock Setup (Parental Control)

You are required to enter the four digit password to access the lock function.

The initial password is 0000.

After the password is confirmed correct, the screen will display the parental control menu.

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

Change password

Select to change the password. Please remember the password since

the system's reset function would not restore the password to the default.

System Lock

Set the system lock function on/off.

Set the lock function on to access the parental control setup.

Unrated Lock

Set the unrated lock on/off.

Setup the US parental control.

TV(TV Rating) - Y, Y7, G, PG, 14, MA.

MPAA(Movie Rating) - PG-13, R, NC-17, X, N/A, G, PG)

Press the direction buttons to move between options, press OK to set

block. To release, press OK again.

Canada

Setup the canada parental control

Canada Eng - G, PG, 14+, 18+, E, C, C8+.

Canada Fre - E, G, 8ans+, 13ans+, 16ans+, 18ans+.

RRT Setting

Set the rating region table.

Reset RRT

Restore RRT to the default.

Specification

TF-TV 2214 Specification

15.4"

Size

22"

1280X800mm

TFT Panel characteristic

Resolution

1680X1050mm

Pixel pitch

0.282(H)x0.282(V)mm

0.25875(H)x0.25875(V)mm

TV system

NTSC 3.58/4.43 (VIDEO IN)

Channel received

VHF-L

54.25-160.25MHz

VHF-L

54.25-160.25MHz

VHF-H

166.25-463.25MHz

VHF-H

166.25-463.25MHz

UHF

469.25-863.25MHZ

UHF

469.25-863.25MHZ

Picture IF

45.75MHz

Intermediate frequencies

Picture IF

45.75MHz

TV characteristic

Color

42.17MHz

Color

42.17MHz

Sound

41.75MHz

Sound

41.75MHz

Horizontal

15750Hz

Scanning

Horizontal

15750Hz

Vertical

60Hz

Vertical

60Hz

Antenna impedance

75 unbalance

Tuning system

FS with PLL

AC input

100-240V 50/60Hz

AC input

100-240V 50/60Hz

On working

30W (Max)

Power consumption

On working

60W (Max)

Standing

<2W

Standing

<2W

Standard

Speaker

2x ( 4

, 5W)

Speaker

2x ( 4

, 5W)

VESA Mountings: M4,

Operating temperature range

10 c-40 c

0 c-40 c

100 X100 mm

378x133x334 mm

Dimension

527X167X444 mm

5302g

Weight

5302g

ATSC/QAM

DTV system

ATSC/QAM

VHF-L ch.2 to B (57 to 129MHz

Channel received

VHF-L ch.2 to B (57 to 129MHz

DTV characteristic

VHF-H ch. C to KK(135 to 363 MHz)

UHF ch. LL to 69 (369 to803 MHz)

Center IF : 44 MHz

Intermediate frequencies

Center IF : 44 MHz

f1 : 46.69 MHz

f2: 41.31MHz

Design, specifications and manual are subject to change without prior notice.

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