DP-768 7” Widescreen TFT LCD Digital Photo Frame with Video and Music Playback Instruction Manual Please read this manual carefully before operation
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 presence of important operation and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Precautions WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this device to rain or moisture. Dangerous high voltage is present inside the enclosure. Do not open the cabinet. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot of outlet and fully insert. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
Important Safety Instructions • Water is a natural conductor of electricity. To avoid the possibility of shock or severe injury, do not use this product in or near any sources of water (e.g., a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in wet basements, a swimming pool and the like). • Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating label.
Table of Contents Precautions......................................................................................2 Important Safety Instructions....................................................4 Table of Contents............................................................................6 Package Contents..........................................................................8 Features..............................................................................................9 Location of Controls.
Table of Contents Optional Connections...............................................................28 Headphones.......................................................................................................28 Audio Out...........................................................................................................28 Composite Video................................................................................................29 Changing the Faceplate....................................
Package Contents Please make sure that the items shown below are included in the package. Should an item be missing, please contact the local retailer from which you purchased this product. 1. COBY DP-768 2. Remote Control 3. Two Wooden Frames (Maple and Black) 4. AC Adapter 5.
Features • 7” Widescreen TFT LCD Color Display • Displays JPEG Image Files • Plays MP3 and WMA Audio Files • Plays AVI, MPG, and XviD Video Files • AV Output for use with Home Theater Systems • SD, MMC, MS, xD, and CF Card Slots • Full-Size USB Port for use with Flash Memory Drives • Integrated Stereo Speakers • Two Interchangeable Frames • Wall Mountable Design with Detachable Stand www.cobyusa.
Location of Controls Main Unit Front View 1. Remote Sensor 2. 7” TFT LCD (16:9) 1 Rear View 3. Frame Clip 4. Mounting Hole 5. Speaker 6. Detachable Stand 2 3 4 Top View 7. Menu/Setup Press once for Menu; Press and hold for Setup 8. Enter/Slideshow Press once for Enter; Press and hold for Slideshow 9. Down 5 6 10. Up 11. Left/Volume Down Press once for Left; Press and hold for Volume Down 12. Right/Volume Up Press once for Right; Press and hold for Volume Up 7 8 9 11 13 10 12 13.
Location of Controls Left View 14. Compact Flash (CF) 15. Memory Stick (MS) 16. xD-Picture (xD) 17. Secure Digital (SD) / Multi Media Card (MMC) 14 15 16 17 18 18. USB Full-Size (for use with USB flash drives) Right View 19. Video Out 20. Headphone / Audio Out 21. Power Switch (On / Off) 19 22. Power In Jack 21 20 22 www.cobyusa.
Location of Controls Remote Control 1. Menu 2. Aspect Ratio 3. Play / Pause 4. Zoom 5. Up (Navigation) 6. Left (Navigation) 7. Down (Navigation) 8. Right (Navigation) 9. Enter 2 1 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 10 11 16 12 17 10. Stop 11. Previous / Reverse 12. Next / Forward 13 14 15 13. Volume Down 14. Volume Up 15. Angle 16. Setup 17.
Location of Controls Installing a Battery in the Remote Control The remote control requires one “CR2025” battery. To load a battery in the remote: 1. Slide the compartment out in the direction of the arrow. 2. Place the battery in the compartment with the positive side (+) facing up. 3. Push the compartment in to close. Batteries will last for about one year under typical usage. Replace the batteries if the remote is no longer working.
Location of Controls Using the Remote Control • Point the remote at the remote sensor of the photo frame at a distance of no more than 15’ and at an angle no greater than 60 degrees. Do not spill water on the remote control. Do not use the remote control for other equipment at the same time.
Getting Started To start playing photos, music, and videos on your digital photo frame, you will need to: 1. Install a memory card with compatible photo, music, and/or video files. 2. Connect your photo frame to a power source. 3. Turn on the photo frame.
Getting Started Connecting Power to your Frame Your Photo Frame should be connected to an AC 100-240V wall outlet. • Using the supplied power adapter, plug one end of the adapter into your photo frame’s Power In Jack and plug the other end into an AC 100-240V wall outlet. Do not connect the power plug to a power outlet other than that which is indicated here or on the label as this may result in the risk of fire or electric shock. Do not handle the power plug with wet hands.
Playing Your Files File Browser Menu The File Browser allows you to view and play photos, music, and videos from any memory cards loaded into your photo frame. Load a card into its corresponding slot and turn on the player. The photo frame will display the File Browser menu shown below. You can also access the File Browser menu at any time by pressing . • to start To play a file, use the navigation keys to select a file and press playback. 1. Selected File 5. File Type Icon 2.
Playing Your Files Using the File Browser Interface • Use the Navigation keys to make a selection: • To move the selection up, press . To scroll up quickly, press and hold • To move the selection down, press . To scroll down quickly, press and hold • To move the selection left, press . To scroll left quickly, press and hold • To move the selection right, press . To scroll right quickly, press and hold • Press . . . . to confirm the highlighted selection.
Playing Your Files Extended Settings Filter Choose which types of files will be displayed (Audio, Photo, or Video). • If a there is no checkmark next to the type, those files will not be displayed in the list. Flat Mode Turn Flat Mode on or off. When Flat Mode is on, all files loaded on the memory card will be played. Additionally, there are 2 Flat Mode options that you can set. • Repeat: Off, Single, Folder, All • Mode: Normal, Shuffle, Intro (for Audio only).
Playing Your Files To play the Program List: • Make sure that Edit Mode is set to “Off”. • Select a file in the Program List and press to start playback. The files in the Program List will be played in sequence automatically. To add more files to the Program List: • When the frame is in Program View, select and confirm “Browser View”. Repeat Steps 1 to 4 to add files to the Program List.
Playing Your Files Photo Viewer To start viewing your photos, select a photo file from the File Browser menu and press . The Photo Viewer will launch and display your photo in full-screen mode. The photo frame will display compatible photo files, only. Baseline JPEG files of up to 8MB and 32 million pixels are supported. Photo Viewer Controls Remote Key Frame Button Description View the next photo. View the previous photo. or Hold ENTER/ SLIDESHOW Toggle the photo slideshow on or off.
Playing Your Files Remote Key Frame Button Description Change the aspect ratio of the display. -- Each successive press of will toggle the display between a 4:3 (standard) or 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio. Photo Viewing options may be set in the Setup menu. Please refer to the “Setup” section of this manual for more information. Photo Slideshow The slideshow function is enabled automatically when viewing your photos.
Playing Your Files Audio/Video Player To start playing music or video, select an audio or video file from the File Browser menu and press . The photo frame will play compatible audio and video files, only. MP3 and WMA audio files and AVI (XviD), MPG, and MPEG video files are supported. Audio/Video Player Controls Remote Key Frame Button Description -- Play the next file. -- Play the previous file. Change the rate of forward playback (fast forward).
Playing Your Files Remote Key Frame Button Volume Level Dial Description Decrease the volume level. Repeat and Shuffle playback options may be set in the Flat Mode settings. Please refer to the “Playing Your Files > Extended Settings > Flat Mode” section of this manual for more information.
Setup Menu To adjust the settings and options of your digital photo frame, press Menu be displayed on screen. . The Setup • Use the navigation keys to highlight and display option / sub-menu. • To confirm a selection, press • To return to a previous menu level, press • To exit the Setup Menu, press . . . Please choose your desired settings as shown in the screens below. The options marked ‘ ” are the default settings.
Setup Menu Photo Options • View Mode: The Auto Fit setting will scale photographs to best fit the display. • JPEG Interval: Sets the interval between slideshow transitions. • Transition: Sets the slideshow transition type. When the Transition option is set to “User”, the photo slideshow function will not automatically transition to the next photo. Press or to manually transition to the previous or next photo, respectively.
Setup Menu Reset Options • Select and confirm “Yes” to restore the default settings of the photo frame. www.cobyusa.
Optional Connections Your digital photo frame comes equipped with stereo audio and video output jacks. Disconnect power from the photo frame and all additional components prior to making these connections. Headphones Connect the Headphone / Audio Out jack to a pair of headphones or earphones for private listening. Audio output to the speakers will be disconnected automatically when a pair of headphones are in use.
Optional Connections Composite Video Connect the Video Out jack to a TV or monitor with composite video input capability for video output. Combine this connection with the Audio Out connection for Audio and Video output to a TV with AV Input jacks or a home theater system. A composite video connection cable terminating in a 3.5mm plug is required to make this connection. Please refer to the instruction manual of your TV for more guidance. www.cobyusa.
Changing the Faceplate Your digital photo frame comes equipped with interchangeable faceplates to match your home decor. To detach a faceplate from your photo frame: 1. Rotate the clips on the rear of the frame in the direction indicated by the arrows in the diagram. 2. The main unit may now be separated from the faceplate.
Changing the Faceplate To attach a faceplate to your photo frame: 1. Place the front of the main unit into the rear of the faceplate. 2. Rotate the clips on the frame in the direction indicated by the arrows in the diagram so that the frame is secured to the main unit. www.cobyusa.
Firmware Upgrades From time to time, COBY may release firmware updates to improve the performance of the DP-768 or to add additional features. Please check the COBY website periodically at www.cobyusa.com to see if new firmware has been released for your photo frame.
Troubleshooting If you have a problem with this unit, 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 Email: techsupport@cobyusa.com Web: www.cobyusa.
Troubleshooting The sound quality of the music is poor. • Try playing the file on your computer. If the sound quality is still poor, try downloading the file again or re-encoding the file yourself. • Ensure that the bit rate of the file is not too low. The higher the bit rate of the file, the better it will sound. The minimum recommended bitrate is 128kbps for MP3s and 96kbps for WMAs. The picture is noisy or distorted when connected to a TV. • Reset the color system of the TV set.
Specifications Display Type 7” Full-Color TFT LCD Display Resolution 480 x 234 Memory CF Card Slot SD/MMC Card Slot xD Card Slot MS Card Slot USB Flash Drive Audio Format Support MP3 (32 - 384kbps, CBR/VBR) WMA Video Format Support AVI (XviD) MPG MPEG Photo Format Support JPEG (8MB maximum) Audio Output 3.
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