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.
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 ad- hered to.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Power-Cord Protection: Care must be taken to ensure that power supply cords are routed so as to avoid being damaged, such as by being walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. You should pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the product.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel if: a) the power-supply or plug is damaged in any way; b) liquid has been spilled or if objects have fallen or been introduced into the product; c) the product has been exposed to rain, water or other sources of moisture;...
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 FEATURES ...10 GETTING STARTED ...11 DVD-283 at a Glance ... 11 Front Panel ...
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. Discs not listed above are not supported by this unit (e.g., PC CD-ROM, CD-Extra, CD-G, CD-I, etc.)
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)
• Progressive Scan DVD Player • Compact and Slim Design • Upconverts DVD video to near-HD quality for use with HDTVs (720p/1080i) • DVD, DVD±R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, and JPEG Compatible • Dolby Digital Decoder • HDMI Output for Perfect Digital Signal Transmission to Home Theater Systems over a Single Cable •...
GETTING STARTED DVD-283 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 HDMI Out 2-Channel Audio Out: L (Left Channel) R (Right Channel) Coaxial Digital Audio Out Component Video Out...
GETTING STARTED Remote Control Power/Standby Open/Close Display Menu Title Numeric Keypad Clear Reverse Forward Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Slow Repeat A-B Repeat Setup Navigation Keypad (18-22) Up / Volume + Left Down / Volume - Right OK (Enter) Go To Angle Zoom Step...
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GETTING STARTED The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim the remote con- trol directly at the infrared remote sensor during operation. The sensor may not be able to receive signals properly if the sensor is covered, if there is a large object between the remote control and the sensor, or if it is exposed to direct sunlight or a strong artificial light (e.g., fluorescent or strobe lights).
GETTING STARTED Composite Video or S-Video Connection The Composite Video and S-Video jacks of the DVD player are capable of outputting video at a resolution of 480i (480-interlaced). Connect only ONE type of video connection to your TV to avoid interference...
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Mono TV’s audio input. • You will need to set your TV to the correct input line for use with the DVD player; depending on the brand of your TV, you may need to press a button labeled Line, Input, or Video/TV.
Video or S-Video connections. • You will need to set your TV to the correct input line for use with the DVD player; depending on the brand of your TV, you may need to press a button labeled Line, Input, or Video/TV.
The HDMI jack of the DVD player is capable of outputting upconverted DVD video at resolutions up to 1080i (1080-interlaced). Connect the player’s HDMI output to a TV with HDMI input (re- quired).
Coaxial Digital Audio requires an amplifier with digital decoding capabilities. 2-Channel Stereo The DVD player is equipped with 2-channel Stereo (Composite) Audio outputs located on the rear panel (red/white). Connect the player’s audio outputs to a stereo TV (or optionally, a stereo amplifier).
GETTING STARTED Coaxial Digital Audio The DVD player is equipped with a Coaxial Digital Audio output located on the rear panel. Connect the player’s audio outputs to an amplifier with digital decoding capabilities (required). Component, Composite, or S-Video Connection Coaxial Digital Audio...
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.
Select the video line. Set your TV to display the video line connection that corresponds to your DVD player (e.g., AV1, AV2, HDMI, Component, S-Video, DVD, etc.) The DVD output will be displayed on the TV screen when the proper line has been selected.
BASIC OPERATIONS Slow/Step • 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 for 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.
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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;...
PLAYER FUNCTIONS Menu / Title • Press the MENU 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;...
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”...
PLAYER FUNCTIONS Program To create a custom sequence of tracks to be played, press PRG to enter Program Mode. • Use the Numeric Keypad to enter numbers directly into the fields. Use the Navigation Keypad to move between entry fields. •...
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 Keypad to select a desired item. Press to confirm a selection.
Item The screensaver prevents burn-in damage to Screen Saver television displays. Last Memory Set the Last Memory function on or off. Speaker Settings Use the Navigation Keypad to highlight the desired speaker selection and press Item Sets the audio equalizer option (Off, 3D, Rock, 3D/EQ Classic, Jazz, Pop).
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Item Sets the maturity rating level of the player. The player will not play any discs rated higher than this setting. Rating Level There are eight rating levels. Level 1 will restrict playback to discs suitable for people of all ages. Level 8 will allow playback of all discs, including those suitable for adults only.
SPECIFICATIONS Display Type Disc/Media Support Video Formats Audio Formats Video Output Audio Output HDMI Output Modes Digital Audio Decoders Video System Power Unit Dimensions Design, specifications and manual are subject to change without notice. Page 0 Page 0 On-Screen DVD, DVD±R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, JPEG MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 MPEG 1 Layer 1 & Layer 2 HDMI (Upconversion) Component Video (Progressive Scan) S-Video...
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...
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TROUBLESHOOTING There is no sound or distorted sound. • Ensure that the TV and [optional] amplifier have been turned on and properly set up. • Ensure that the TV and [optional] amplifier connections are secure and correct. • Try a different Audio track of the DVD by pressing AUDIO. •...