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DVD-233 Compact Progressive Scan DVD Player Instruction Manual Please read this manual carefully before operation.
DVD-233 Compact Progressive Scan DVD Player Instruction Manual Please read this manual carefully before operation.
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...information for future reference. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Page Coby Electronics Corporation When open the cabinet. These limits are designed to wide slot of Dolby Laboratories. CAUTION:...a Class B digital device pursuant with the instructions may be authorized by U.S. Manufactured under license from a DVD disc to the presence of the unit. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended... that is present. Retain this device to radio communication. DVD-233 Serial No.
...information for future reference. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Page Coby Electronics Corporation When open the cabinet. These limits are designed to wide slot of Dolby Laboratories. CAUTION:...a Class B digital device pursuant with the instructions may be authorized by U.S. Manufactured under license from a DVD disc to the presence of the unit. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended... that is present. Retain this device to radio communication. DVD-233 Serial No.
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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 Handling a Disc...9 Cleaning a Disc...9 FEATURES...10 GETTING STARTED...11 DVD-233 at a Glance...11 Front Panel...11 Rear Panel...11 Remote Control...12 Overview of Audio/Video Connections 14 .../ Title ...21 Setup...21 On-Screen Display...21 Repeat Mode...21 Repeat A-B Mode...22 Multi-Angle/Subtitle/Audio...22 Zoom...22 Program/Random...22 DVD Program Mode...23 CD Program Mode...23 Page...
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 Handling a Disc...9 Cleaning a Disc...9 FEATURES...10 GETTING STARTED...11 DVD-233 at a Glance...11 Front Panel...11 Rear Panel...11 Remote Control...12 Overview of Audio/Video Connections 14 .../ Title ...21 Setup...21 On-Screen Display...21 Repeat Mode...21 Repeat A-B Mode...22 Multi-Angle/Subtitle/Audio...22 Zoom...22 Program/Random...22 DVD Program Mode...23 CD Program Mode...23 Page...
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...PC CD-ROM, CD-Extra, CD-G, CD-I, etc.) DVD Features Each DVD disc contains features that may vary depending upon the production of the DVD features enabled by this player depend on -screen menu. Some...Check the features printed on the DVD package or follow the instructions found on the disc's on how the DVD was produced. ABOUT OPTICAL DISCS Disc Requirements This DVD player supports playback of the ...min (DS-DL) Audio 12 cm 74 min -- Discs not listed above are shown below. Type DVD-Video Discs Audio Compact Discs (CDs) JPEG CDs Disc Mark Content Type Disc Size Max. Number of...
...PC CD-ROM, CD-Extra, CD-G, CD-I, etc.) DVD Features Each DVD disc contains features that may vary depending upon the production of the DVD features enabled by this player depend on -screen menu. Some...Check the features printed on the DVD package or follow the instructions found on the disc's on how the DVD was produced. ABOUT OPTICAL DISCS Disc Requirements This DVD player supports playback of the ...min (DS-DL) Audio 12 cm 74 min -- Discs not listed above are shown below. Type DVD-Video Discs Audio Compact Discs (CDs) JPEG CDs Disc Mark Content Type Disc Size Max. Number of...
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..., Mexico, New Zealand Africa, the former Soviet Union, India, North Korea, Pakistan, Turkmenistan China Disc Care and Maintenance Optical discs (DVDs, CDs) contain high-density compressed data and need proper handling. Store discs vertically in their case after use chemicals such as record sprays... discs. • To reduce the risk of the disc. Never use . ABOUT OPTICAL DISCS DVD Region Codes DVD discs and DVD players are manufactured under a compulsory worldwide agreement, the DVD Regional Code System. Wipe in a straight line radially from the playing surface of the disc. ...
..., Mexico, New Zealand Africa, the former Soviet Union, India, North Korea, Pakistan, Turkmenistan China Disc Care and Maintenance Optical discs (DVDs, CDs) contain high-density compressed data and need proper handling. Store discs vertically in their case after use chemicals such as record sprays... discs. • To reduce the risk of the disc. Never use . ABOUT OPTICAL DISCS DVD Region Codes DVD discs and DVD players are manufactured under a compulsory worldwide agreement, the DVD Regional Code System. Wipe in a straight line radially from the playing surface of the disc. ...
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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
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
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Previous/Reverse Button 7. Stop Button 9. Component Video Out (Progressive Scan - 480p) 14. S-Video Out (Interlaced - 480i) 12 3 4 5 67 89 13 14 15 10 11 12 www.cobyusa.com Page 11 AC Power Cord 11. 2.1-Channel Audio Out: L (Left Channel) R (Right Channel) 12. Disc Tray 4. Play/Pause Button Rear Panel 10. Power Button 2. Power Indicator 3. Coaxial Digital Audio Out 13. Composite Video Out (Interlaced - 480i) 15. Next/Forward Button 8. Remote Sensor Button 6. GETTING STARTED DVD-233 at a Glance Front Panel 1. Open/Close Button 5.
Previous/Reverse Button 7. Stop Button 9. Component Video Out (Progressive Scan - 480p) 14. S-Video Out (Interlaced - 480i) 12 3 4 5 67 89 13 14 15 10 11 12 www.cobyusa.com Page 11 AC Power Cord 11. 2.1-Channel Audio Out: L (Left Channel) R (Right Channel) 12. Disc Tray 4. Play/Pause Button Rear Panel 10. Power Button 2. Power Indicator 3. Coaxial Digital Audio Out 13. Composite Video Out (Interlaced - 480i) 15. Next/Forward Button 8. Remote Sensor Button 6. GETTING STARTED DVD-233 at a Glance Front Panel 1. Open/Close Button 5.
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...playback at the time-point at which the disc was stopped. • Press when the disc is "Pre-Stopped" to the previous track (DVD, CD, etc). Continue holding the rate of reverse playback. Set the Power Switch to the ON position to stop playback completely. (When ... (e.g., AV1, AV2, S-Video, Component, DVD, etc.) The DVD output will start playing automatically or display a DVD menu specific to fast forward through the current track. Normal x2 x4 x8 x16 x32 Page 18 Coby Electronics Corporation If a menu appears, use the NAVIGATION keys to select a desired feature or option ...
...playback at the time-point at which the disc was stopped. • Press when the disc is "Pre-Stopped" to the previous track (DVD, CD, etc). Continue holding the rate of reverse playback. Set the Power Switch to the ON position to stop playback completely. (When ... (e.g., AV1, AV2, S-Video, Component, DVD, etc.) The DVD output will start playing automatically or display a DVD menu specific to fast forward through the current track. Normal x2 x4 x8 x16 x32 Page 18 Coby Electronics Corporation If a menu appears, use the NAVIGATION keys to select a desired feature or option ...
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Numeric Keypad • Use the numeric keypad to skip directly to a DVD chapter or CD track. (Some discs may play the disc at a lower quality or stop play the disc. • WRONG DISC. Each successive press of ... damaged the disc is. The region code of the player. Each successive press of the loaded disc. • WRONG REGIONAL DISC. Menu Navigation To navigate DVD disc menus or the player's setup menus: • Press the NAVIGATION keys (arrows) to select a desired feature or option in menu option fields when possible...
Numeric Keypad • Use the numeric keypad to skip directly to a DVD chapter or CD track. (Some discs may play the disc at a lower quality or stop play the disc. • WRONG DISC. Each successive press of ... damaged the disc is. The region code of the player. Each successive press of the loaded disc. • WRONG REGIONAL DISC. Menu Navigation To navigate DVD disc menus or the player's setup menus: • Press the NAVIGATION keys (arrows) to select a desired feature or option in menu option fields when possible...
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DVD disc production quality may deviate from the industry standard. some discs may vary; Page 20 Coby Electronics Corporation 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 disc may be substandard. Some incorrectly-formatted discs may still play, however, the playback and operational quality of the DTS setting.
DVD disc production quality may deviate from the industry standard. some discs may vary; Page 20 Coby Electronics Corporation 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 disc may be substandard. Some incorrectly-formatted discs may still play, however, the playback and operational quality of the DTS setting.
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...show time information on the type of the player. The on-screen display will display information based on -screen; OSD Time Info: DVD Tracks CH1/1 ENG1/1 OSD Status Info: DVD Time 1/20 OSD Time Info: CD Repeat Mode Press REPEAT to the disc's Title menu. The OSD indicator will disappear automatically ...menu. press it twice to exit the on -screen; Each successive press of REPEAT will change the repeat mode of disc that has been loaded (i.e., DVD or CD). www.cobyusa.com Page 21 Enter the Setup menu to show status information on -screen display mode. Press the OSD key once to...
...show time information on the type of the player. The on-screen display will display information based on -screen; OSD Time Info: DVD Tracks CH1/1 ENG1/1 OSD Status Info: DVD Time 1/20 OSD Time Info: CD Repeat Mode Press REPEAT to the disc's Title menu. The OSD indicator will disappear automatically ...menu. press it twice to exit the on -screen; Each successive press of REPEAT will change the repeat mode of disc that has been loaded (i.e., DVD or CD). www.cobyusa.com Page 21 Enter the Setup menu to show status information on -screen display mode. Press the OSD key once to...
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... have up to 8 selectable audio tracks.) Zoom Press ZOOM to change the magnification level of the picture. • During DVD playback, each successive press of ZOOM will change the level of a disc (play on a loop): 1. Press the PBC key to set the desired end point ("B") ...of tracks to confirm. Page 22 Coby Electronics Corporation To create a custom sequence of the section to move between entry fields. Use the navigation keys to be repeated. 3. Press A-B again to set...
... have up to 8 selectable audio tracks.) Zoom Press ZOOM to change the magnification level of the picture. • During DVD playback, each successive press of ZOOM will change the level of a disc (play on a loop): 1. Press the PBC key to set the desired end point ("B") ...of tracks to confirm. Page 22 Coby Electronics Corporation To create a custom sequence of the section to move between entry fields. Use the navigation keys to be repeated. 3. Press A-B again to set...
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GRAM to cancel. 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 column ...
GRAM to cancel. 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 column ...
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... the default language audio track of loaded DVDs. NTSC is used with widescreen television displays. S-Video+CVBS: S-Video or Composite Video P-Scan: Component Video (Progressive Scan) YUV: Component Video Default Setting 4:3L-Box (Letterbox) NTSC S-Video+CVBS Page 24 Coby Electronics Corporation Make sure the player has been completely stopped before entering...
... the default language audio track of loaded DVDs. NTSC is used with widescreen television displays. S-Video+CVBS: S-Video or Composite Video P-Scan: Component Video (Progressive Scan) YUV: Component Video Default Setting 4:3L-Box (Letterbox) NTSC S-Video+CVBS Page 24 Coby Electronics Corporation Make sure the player has been completely stopped before entering...
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SPECIFICATIONS Display Type Disc Support Video Output Audio Output Digital Audio Decoders Video System Power Unit Dimensions On-Screen DVD, DVD±R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, JPEG Component Video (Progressive Scan) S-Video Composite Video Coaxial Digital Audio RCA 2-Channel Stereo Audio Dolby Digital NTSC/PAL AC 100-240V 20W (max) Specifications and manual are subject to change without notice. 233SS Page 26 Coby Electronics Corporation
SPECIFICATIONS Display Type Disc Support Video Output Audio Output Digital Audio Decoders Video System Power Unit Dimensions On-Screen DVD, DVD±R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, JPEG Component Video (Progressive Scan) S-Video Composite Video Coaxial Digital Audio RCA 2-Channel Stereo Audio Dolby Digital NTSC/PAL AC 100-240V 20W (max) Specifications and manual are subject to change without notice. 233SS Page 26 Coby Electronics Corporation
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... is not full-screen. • Change the aspect ratio setting of your player from the Setup menu. • Select a different aspect ratio option from the DVD disc menu. Remove the disc and leave the player on for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and firmware updates. Clean the disc or try another disc... damaged. • Restore the player to the TV (and not through a VCR, cable box, satellite receiver, etc.) The picture is not damaged or too dirty. COBY Electronics Technical Support 56-65 Rust Street Maspeth, NY 11378 Hours: 8:00 AM-11:00 PM EST, seven days a week.
... is not full-screen. • Change the aspect ratio setting of your player from the Setup menu. • Select a different aspect ratio option from the DVD disc menu. Remove the disc and leave the player on for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and firmware updates. Clean the disc or try another disc... damaged. • Restore the player to the TV (and not through a VCR, cable box, satellite receiver, etc.) The picture is not damaged or too dirty. COBY Electronics Technical Support 56-65 Rust Street Maspeth, NY 11378 Hours: 8:00 AM-11:00 PM EST, seven days a week.
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the restore function should reset the player. Page 28 Coby Electronics Corporation The player has malfunctioned. • Unplug the player. After 30 minutes, plug in the remote retain a charge and have been turned on the ... and power on and properly set to the ON position. • Ensure that there are secure and correct. • Try a different Audio track of the DVD by pressing AUDIO. • Ensure that the TV and amplifier have been installed correctly. • Try replacing the remote's batteries. TROUBLESHOOTING There is no sound...
the restore function should reset the player. Page 28 Coby Electronics Corporation The player has malfunctioned. • Unplug the player. After 30 minutes, plug in the remote retain a charge and have been turned on the ... and power on and properly set to the ON position. • Ensure that there are secure and correct. • Try a different Audio track of the DVD by pressing AUDIO. • Ensure that the TV and amplifier have been installed correctly. • Try replacing the remote's batteries. TROUBLESHOOTING There is no sound...