DVD-233 Compact Progressive Scan DVD Player Instruction Manual Please read this manual carefully before operation.
PRECAUTIONS For Customer Use: Enter below the serial number that is located on the bottom of the unit. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. DVD-233 Serial No. 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions: All operating and usage instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15. 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.
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. 22.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS.................................................................................................................................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................................................3 TABLE OF CONTENTS.......................................................................................................................6 ABOUT OPTICAL DISCS......................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS SETUP............................................................................................................................................. 24 Language Settings..........................................................................................................................24 Display Settings..............................................................................................................................24 Audio Settings...........................................
ABOUT OPTICAL DISCS Disc Requirements This DVD player supports playback of the following discs. Type Disc Mark Content Type Disc Size Max. Playback Time 133 min (SS-SL) Audio + Video (moving picture) DVD-Video Discs 12 cm 242 min (SS-DL) 266 min (DS-SL) 484 min (DS-DL) Audio Compact Discs (CDs) JPEG CDs -- Audio 12 cm 74 min Still Picture 12 cm -- This unit can play back CD-R and CD-RW discs that contain audio titles or JPEG picture files.
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.
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 • Multiple Language, Subtitle, and Camera Angle Support • Picture Zoom Function • Parental Lock Control • 100-240V Automatic Power Switching Page 10 Coby Electronics Corporation
GETTING STARTED DVD-233 at a Glance Front Panel Rear Panel 1. Power Button 10. AC Power Cord 2. Power Indicator 3. Disc Tray 4. Open/Close Button 11. 2.1-Channel Audio Out: L (Left Channel) R (Right Channel) 5. Remote Sensor Button 6. Previous/Reverse Button 7. Next/Forward Button 8. Stop Button 9. Play/Pause Button 12. Coaxial Digital Audio Out 13. Component Video Out (Progressive Scan - 480p) 14. Composite Video Out (Interlaced - 480i) 15.
GETTING STARTED Remote Control 1. Power/Standby 2. Title 3. Subtitle 4. Menu PBC 5. Audio 6. Mute 7. Program 8. Setup 9. Navigation Keypad 10. Slow 11. Play/Pause 12. Stop 13. Prev/Rev 14. Next/Fwd 15. Step 16. Volume + / 17. Progressive Scan 25 24 1 23 2 3 22 4 5 21 20 19 6 7 18 8 17 18. Zoom 19. Repeat A-B 9 20. Repeat 21. Clear 22. Numeric Keypad 16 10 15 23. Open/Close 24. On-Screen Display 25.
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. • To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor of the player. Operate the remote within 15 feet of the sensor and at an angle of +/- 60 degrees. • Batteries in the remote will last for approximately 1 year.
Page 14 Connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet AFTER all other cables are connected. S-VIDEO Cable 2-Channel Audio Composite Video Connect only one type of audio or video connection at a time to minimize interference.
GETTING STARTED Standard Television Connection at a Glance Yellow White Connect the player’s Composite Video Output to the TV’s Composite Video Input (yellow). Connect the player’s 2-Channel L&R Audio Outputs to the TV’s L&R Audio Inputs (red/white). Y Red To TV Composite Video Input Progressive Scan Video (480p) Connection Green Blue Connect the player’s Component Video Output to the TV’s Component Video Input (red/green/blue).
GETTING STARTED Stereo (2-Channel) Audio Connection with Amplifier Component or Composite Video Connection Digital Audio (Surround) Connection with Digital Decoding Amplifier Use only ONE of the following connections to avoid signal interference: 1) 2.1-Channel Audio Out 2) Coaxial Digital Audio Out* *requires a Digital Decoding Amplifier Component, Composite, or S-Video Connection Digital Output can be output in two formats: Raw or PCM.
GETTING STARTED Power Supply This unit should be used with 100-240V 50/60Hz AC wall outlets, only. Complete all system connections 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. Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric shock.
BASIC OPERATIONS Basic Playback 1. Prepare the connections and power supply. Set the Power Switch to the ON position to turn the player on. 2. 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. 3. Load a disc. Press the Open/Close button to open the disc tray. Insert a disc with the label-side up.
BASIC OPERATIONS Slow • Press SLOW for slow-motion playback. Each successive press of SLOW will change the rate of slow-motion playback. Press to resume normal playback. Normal x1/2 x1/4 x1/8 x1/16 x1/32 Press STEP frame-by-frame playback. Each successive press of STEP will advance the video one frame. Press to resume normal playback. Audio will be muted during fast-forward, fast-reverse, and slow-motion playback.
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; some discs may deviate from the industry standard. Some incorrectly-formatted discs may still play, however, the playback and operational quality of the disc may be substandard.
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 player’s internal settings; please see the SETUP section for more details. On-Screen Display The On-Screen Display (OSD) indicator is a user-friendly interface designed to display playback type status.
PLAYER FUNCTIONS Repeat A-B Mode To repeat a specific section of a disc (play on a loop): 1. Press A-B to set the desired start point (“A”) of the section to be repeated. 2. Press A-B again to set the desired end point (“B”) of the section to be repeated. 3. The section “A-B” will now play repeatedly as a loop. Press A-B again to resume normal playback.
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 numbers in the left “Tt” columns (or press CLEAR to delete). • Use the numeric keypad to enter chapter numbers in the right “Chp” columns (or press CLEAR to delete). • To start over, use the navigation keys to select “Clear All” to delete all Track/Chapter selections.
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. 1. Press SETUP to enter Setup mode. 2. Use the NAVIGATION keys to select a desired item. 3. Press ENTER to confirm a selection. 4. Press SETUP to exit Setup mode (or select EXIT and press ENTER). Language Settings Use the NAVIGATION keys to highlight the desired language selection and press ENTER to confirm.
SETUP Audio Settings Use the NAVIGATION keys to highlight the desired audio selection and press ENTER to confirm. Item Description SPDIF Digital Sets the digital audio output signal type (PCM, RAW, OFF). For use with digital decoding receivers (see your receiver’s manual for more information). Channel Output Sets the audio channel mix mode (LT/RT, Stereo). Default Setting RAW Stereo Parental Settings Use the NAVIGATION keys to highlight the desired parental selection and press ENTER to confirm.
SPECIFICATIONS Display Type On-Screen Disc Support DVD, DVD±R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, JPEG Video Output Component Video (Progressive Scan) S-Video Composite Video Audio Output Coaxial Digital Audio RCA 2-Channel Stereo Audio Digital Audio Decoders Dolby Digital Video System NTSC/PAL Power AC 100-240V 20W (max) Unit Dimensions Specifications and manual are subject to change without notice.
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 Hours: 8:00 AM–11:00 PM EST, seven days a week. Email: techsupport@cobyusa.com Phone: 718-416-3197, 800-681-2629, or 800-727-3592 Web: www.cobyusa.
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. • Ensure that the MUTE function of the TV, Amplifier, or Player is not engaged. The remote control doesn’t work. • Ensure that the Power Switch has been physically set to the ON position.
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