Quick Setup Guide
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...8226; Remote Control • Batteries ("AA" x 2) Quick Start Guide DVD938 | 5.1-Channel DVD Home Theater System • Front Speakers (x 2) • Center Speaker (x 1) • Surround Speakers (x 2) • Subwoofer (x 1) • Speaker Wire (x 5) • AV Cable • AM Antenna (Loop) • FM Antenna (Wire) Step 1: Connecting the Speakers 1) If necessary, strip 3/8" (10 mm) of insulation from the wall outlet before making any connections. Make sure that the terminals are correctly connected to which terminal: Terminal SW CEN SR SL FR FL Speaker Subwoofer Center Surround...
...8226; Remote Control • Batteries ("AA" x 2) Quick Start Guide DVD938 | 5.1-Channel DVD Home Theater System • Front Speakers (x 2) • Center Speaker (x 1) • Surround Speakers (x 2) • Subwoofer (x 1) • Speaker Wire (x 5) • AV Cable • AM Antenna (Loop) • FM Antenna (Wire) Step 1: Connecting the Speakers 1) If necessary, strip 3/8" (10 mm) of insulation from the wall outlet before making any connections. Make sure that the terminals are correctly connected to which terminal: Terminal SW CEN SR SL FR FL Speaker Subwoofer Center Surround...
Quick Setup Guide
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... the Standby button to your TV until you see the DVD background screen. Step 3: Set Up the Viewing Mode 1) Set the Power switch on the rear panel of the DVD938. For a composite video connection: Plug one end of the supplied composite video cable (yellow plug) into the "Video In" socket of the DVD938 into an AC power outlet. For additional connection options, please refer to the accompanying Instruction Manual. After all connections have been made, plug the power cord...
... the Standby button to your TV until you see the DVD background screen. Step 3: Set Up the Viewing Mode 1) Set the Power switch on the rear panel of the DVD938. For a composite video connection: Plug one end of the supplied composite video cable (yellow plug) into the "Video In" socket of the DVD938 into an AC power outlet. For additional connection options, please refer to the accompanying Instruction Manual. After all connections have been made, plug the power cord...
User Manual
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...5 Features 6 About Optical Discs 7 Disc Requirements 7 DVD Features...7 DVD Region Codes 8 Disc Care and Maintenance 8 Handling a Disc 9 Cleaning a Disc 9 DVD938 at a Glance 10 Front Panel...10 Rear Panel...11 Remote Control...12 Battery Installation 12 Remote Key Functions 13 Connections 17 Video System...17 Composite Video Out (Standard 18 Component Video Out (Best 18 Audio System...19 Speakers...19 RCA Stereo Audio Out (Optional, Standard 21 Coaxial Digital Audio Out (Optional, Best 21 Stereo Line Input 22 Power Supply & Installation 23 Power Supply 23 Power Management 23...
...5 Features 6 About Optical Discs 7 Disc Requirements 7 DVD Features...7 DVD Region Codes 8 Disc Care and Maintenance 8 Handling a Disc 9 Cleaning a Disc 9 DVD938 at a Glance 10 Front Panel...10 Rear Panel...11 Remote Control...12 Battery Installation 12 Remote Key Functions 13 Connections 17 Video System...17 Composite Video Out (Standard 18 Component Video Out (Best 18 Audio System...19 Speakers...19 RCA Stereo Audio Out (Optional, Standard 21 Coaxial Digital Audio Out (Optional, Best 21 Stereo Line Input 22 Power Supply & Installation 23 Power Supply 23 Power Management 23...
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......27 Repeat Playback 27 Adjusting the Sound 27 Operation Modes 28 DVD/CD Discs...28 Additional DVD Controls 28 Digital Media Discs 29 Menu Operation 29 Karaoke Discs (CD+G 30 JPEG Picture Discs 31 Thumbnail Mode Operation 31 USB Drives & Memory Cards 32 Menu Operation 33 Tuner (AM/FM Radio 33 System Setup 35 General Setup Page 35 TV Display 35 Angle Mark 36 OSD Language (On-Screen Display Language 36 Closed Captions 36 Screen Saver 37 Last...
......27 Repeat Playback 27 Adjusting the Sound 27 Operation Modes 28 DVD/CD Discs...28 Additional DVD Controls 28 Digital Media Discs 29 Menu Operation 29 Karaoke Discs (CD+G 30 JPEG Picture Discs 31 Thumbnail Mode Operation 31 USB Drives & Memory Cards 32 Menu Operation 33 Tuner (AM/FM Radio 33 System Setup 35 General Setup Page 35 TV Display 35 Angle Mark 36 OSD Language (On-Screen Display Language 36 Closed Captions 36 Screen Saver 37 Last...
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... data and need proper handling. 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. Some features may not be enabled if the disc does not support the feature, or it may require special settings. Check the features printed on the DVD package or follow the instructions found on...
... data and need proper handling. 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. Some features may not be enabled if the disc does not support the feature, or it may require special settings. Check the features printed on the DVD package or follow the instructions found on...
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..., DVD) 3 Card Slot Load SD memory cards here for playback 4 USB Port Load USB flash memory drives here for playback 5 Display Screen Displays convenient playback/status information 6 Open/Close Open or close the Disc Tray 7 Play/Pause Play, pause, or resume playback 8 Stop Stop playback 9 Power/Standby Turn the unit on or off (standby). English DVD938 at a Glance Front Panel 1 Name Description 1 Microphone Input Connect external microphones (6.3mm plug) to adjust the volume level Page 10 Coby Electronics...
..., DVD) 3 Card Slot Load SD memory cards here for playback 4 USB Port Load USB flash memory drives here for playback 5 Display Screen Displays convenient playback/status information 6 Open/Close Open or close the Disc Tray 7 Play/Pause Play, pause, or resume playback 8 Stop Stop playback 9 Power/Standby Turn the unit on or off (standby). English DVD938 at a Glance Front Panel 1 Name Description 1 Microphone Input Connect external microphones (6.3mm plug) to adjust the volume level Page 10 Coby Electronics...
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... to output stereo audio to a TV. The AV cable may be used for this connection. 7 Component Video Optional connection to output component video (480p) to a TV. DVD938 at a Glance Rear Panel English Name Description 1 Main Power Switch Turn the main power on or off. 2 Speaker Output Terminals Connection terminals for the AM loop antenna. Output An optional component video cable is required. 8 FM Antenna Port Connection for the FM wire antenna. 9 AM Antenna Port Connection for the five satellite speakers (2 front, 1 center, 2 rear) and the subwoofer. 3 Stereo Line Input...
... to output stereo audio to a TV. The AV cable may be used for this connection. 7 Component Video Optional connection to output component video (480p) to a TV. DVD938 at a Glance Rear Panel English Name Description 1 Main Power Switch Turn the main power on or off. 2 Speaker Output Terminals Connection terminals for the AM loop antenna. Output An optional component video cable is required. 8 FM Antenna Port Connection for the FM wire antenna. 9 AM Antenna Port Connection for the five satellite speakers (2 front, 1 center, 2 rear) and the subwoofer. 3 Stereo Line Input...
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... DVD mode first to a specific part of a movie. 4 SETUP Enter the main setup menu of the unit. 5 SOURCE Change the source input mode of the unit (e.g., DVD-VIDEO, LINE, TUNER). 6 USB Change the source input mode between STEREO OUPUT and 5.1 CHANNEL OUTPUT. 8 PLAY/PAUSE Play or pause the disc. 9 V-MODE Change the video output mode of the disc. 12 OSD Toggle on or off (standby). The player will resume playback from the stop disc playback. Press twice to stop location. English DVD938 at a Glance Name Description 1 Power/Standby Turn...
... DVD mode first to a specific part of a movie. 4 SETUP Enter the main setup menu of the unit. 5 SOURCE Change the source input mode of the unit (e.g., DVD-VIDEO, LINE, TUNER). 6 USB Change the source input mode between STEREO OUPUT and 5.1 CHANNEL OUTPUT. 8 PLAY/PAUSE Play or pause the disc. 9 V-MODE Change the video output mode of the disc. 12 OSD Toggle on or off (standby). The player will resume playback from the stop disc playback. Press twice to stop location. English DVD938 at a Glance Name Description 1 Power/Standby Turn...
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...-LEVEL 23 TONE Description [Video & Music] Increase the rate of forward playback (fast-forward). [Radio] Tune to a higher station frequency. [Video & Music] Increase the rate of reverse playback (rewind). [Radio] Tune to a lower station frequency [Video & Music] Skip to the next track. [Radio] Tune to a higher station preset. [Video & Music] Skip to the previous track. [Radio] Tune to the DVD Root menu. [Radio] Automatically scan for stations with weak reception. : Navigate on-screen menus. : Confirm an on-screen menu selection or input. [DVD] Change the DVD audio channel...
...-LEVEL 23 TONE Description [Video & Music] Increase the rate of forward playback (fast-forward). [Radio] Tune to a higher station frequency. [Video & Music] Increase the rate of reverse playback (rewind). [Radio] Tune to a lower station frequency [Video & Music] Skip to the next track. [Radio] Tune to a higher station preset. [Video & Music] Skip to the previous track. [Radio] Tune to the DVD Root menu. [Radio] Automatically scan for stations with weak reception. : Navigate on-screen menus. : Confirm an on-screen menu selection or input. [DVD] Change the DVD audio channel...
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... the TV screen to set the unit to the component video mode. Connect the other end of the yellow cable to the Y, Cb/Pb, and Cr/Pr Component Video In jacks of a TV. Connect the other end of the green, blue and red cables to the yellow Video In jack of a TV, respectively. English Connections Composite Video Out (Standard) Using the supplied AV cable: 1. Component Video Out (Best) Using an optional component video cable: 1. The maximum output resolution...
... the TV screen to set the unit to the component video mode. Connect the other end of the yellow cable to the Y, Cb/Pb, and Cr/Pr Component Video In jacks of a TV. Connect the other end of the green, blue and red cables to the yellow Video In jack of a TV, respectively. English Connections Composite Video Out (Standard) Using the supplied AV cable: 1. Component Video Out (Best) Using an optional component video cable: 1. The maximum output resolution...
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... the same time to enjoy your movies with 5.1-channel surround sound! 1. www.cobyusa.com Page 19 The audio settings of the speaker wire. 2. Connect the supplied speakers to prevent signal interference. Avoid using more information). Connections Audio System Choose the best available audio connection. English Speakers This unit has an integrated amplifier. Change the audio settings in the System Setup menu (please refer to secure the connection. While pressing the terminal levers of each...
... the same time to enjoy your movies with 5.1-channel surround sound! 1. www.cobyusa.com Page 19 The audio settings of the speaker wire. 2. Connect the supplied speakers to prevent signal interference. Avoid using more information). Connections Audio System Choose the best available audio connection. English Speakers This unit has an integrated amplifier. Change the audio settings in the System Setup menu (please refer to secure the connection. While pressing the terminal levers of each...
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... 22 Coby Electronics Corporation Depending on the remote to switch to "LINE" mode to the output jack(s) of an external audio playback device. Connect the other end of the white and red cables to the documentation included with your external audio system for further help using this connection. Connect one end of the cable to enjoy audio from the external device. English Connections Stereo Line Input For use this connection with external...
... 22 Coby Electronics Corporation Depending on the remote to switch to "LINE" mode to the output jack(s) of an external audio playback device. Connect the other end of the white and red cables to the documentation included with your external audio system for further help using this connection. Connect one end of the cable to enjoy audio from the external device. English Connections Stereo Line Input For use this connection with external...
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... TV to display the video line connection that corresponds to the ON position. 2. Select the Video Line 1. Set 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. Page 24 Coby Electronics Corporation Press on the remote to set it to the video connection used (e.g., Component or Composite). Locate the Main Power switch on the rear panel of the source modes, please refer...
... TV to display the video line connection that corresponds to the ON position. 2. Select the Video Line 1. Set 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. Page 24 Coby Electronics Corporation Press on the remote to set it to the video connection used (e.g., Component or Composite). Locate the Main Power switch on the rear panel of the source modes, please refer...
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... a compatible DVD-video or CD-audio disc into the disc tray. Return to the root menu of information. Change the on screen display of the DVD. Page 28 Coby Electronics Corporation Change the angle display (requires a DVD encoded with multiple audio channels). A content menu will appear on screen. 3. Change the subtitle display (requires a DVD encoded with multiple subtitles). If a menu appears, use the Navigation Keypad to place the unit in DVD source mode (LOADING/ DVD-VIDEO will appear on screen). 2. Change...
... a compatible DVD-video or CD-audio disc into the disc tray. Return to the root menu of information. Change the on screen display of the DVD. Page 28 Coby Electronics Corporation Change the angle display (requires a DVD encoded with multiple audio channels). A content menu will appear on screen. 3. Change the subtitle display (requires a DVD encoded with multiple subtitles). If a menu appears, use the Navigation Keypad to place the unit in DVD source mode (LOADING/ DVD-VIDEO will appear on screen). 2. Change...
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....) Page 30 Coby Electronics Corporation Press to enter the main setup menu of the unit. In the Karaoke setup menu, adjust the microphone volume and echo effect to the desired levels. 3. Navigate to the Karaoke setup menu. Set the MIC option to "ON" to enable the connected microphone(s) Set the microphone volume to a low level. Connect one or two microphones to the Microphone Input Jacks located on screen). 2.
....) Page 30 Coby Electronics Corporation Press to enter the main setup menu of the unit. In the Karaoke setup menu, adjust the microphone volume and echo effect to the desired levels. 3. Navigate to the Karaoke setup menu. Set the MIC option to "ON" to enable the connected microphone(s) Set the microphone volume to a low level. Connect one or two microphones to the Microphone Input Jacks located on screen). 2.
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... radio station "92.7" has now been saved as preset stations. Using this function will over-ride and erase all previously saved presets. Press Press Numeric Keypad Press or Press < SEARCH +> or Function To save stations within reception as preset number 2. Automatically scan for and save a preset station: Tune to the desired station (e.g., "92.7") Press Use the numeric keypad to a higher or lower station frequency, respectively. English Operation Modes On the remote...
... radio station "92.7" has now been saved as preset stations. Using this function will over-ride and erase all previously saved presets. Press Press Numeric Keypad Press or Press < SEARCH +> or Function To save stations within reception as preset number 2. Automatically scan for and save a preset station: Tune to the desired station (e.g., "92.7") Press Use the numeric keypad to a higher or lower station frequency, respectively. English Operation Modes On the remote...
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... set to control the dialog volume (e.g., spoken audio). D.R.C. (Dynamic Range Control) You can be higher than that of the speakers. Front, Center, Rear Speaker and Subwoofer Only when the DOWNMIX mode is set this item to 5.1CH) are the CENTER SPEAKER and REAR SPEAKERS activated. Dialog When DOWNMIX mode is set to LT/RT or STEREO, this item can set to adjust the volume of SMALL. If the speaker is set to LARGE, the output level...
... set to control the dialog volume (e.g., spoken audio). D.R.C. (Dynamic Range Control) You can be higher than that of the speakers. Front, Center, Rear Speaker and Subwoofer Only when the DOWNMIX mode is set this item to 5.1CH) are the CENTER SPEAKER and REAR SPEAKERS activated. Dialog When DOWNMIX mode is set to LT/RT or STEREO, this item can set to adjust the volume of SMALL. If the speaker is set to LARGE, the output level...
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... channel delay settings cannot match your receiver/amplifier to set the channel delay. English System Setup R-MONO: The player outputs the right-channel audio only via both the FL and FR speaker. MIX-MONO: The player outputs the average signal of the speakers to avoid losing sonic detail resulting from the low volume. You may need to set all distances to compensate for when the distance between the center...
... channel delay settings cannot match your receiver/amplifier to set the channel delay. English System Setup R-MONO: The player outputs the right-channel audio only via both the FL and FR speaker. MIX-MONO: The player outputs the average signal of the speakers to avoid losing sonic detail resulting from the low volume. You may need to set all distances to compensate for when the distance between the center...
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... the bass sound. Pro Logic II functionality is effective only when DOWNMIX is set to 5.1CH and DIGITAL OUTPUT is set to SPDIF/RAW. PRO LOGIC II This item is used to expand 2-channel source audio into full -channel surround sound. Bass Boost Set it to ON to boost the treble sound. 3D Processing 3D processing provides a virtual surround sound experience using just two speakers. English System Setup Equalizer Sound Mode Select a sound mode in...
... the bass sound. Pro Logic II functionality is effective only when DOWNMIX is set to 5.1CH and DIGITAL OUTPUT is set to SPDIF/RAW. PRO LOGIC II This item is used to expand 2-channel source audio into full -channel surround sound. Bass Boost Set it to ON to boost the treble sound. 3D Processing 3D processing provides a virtual surround sound experience using just two speakers. English System Setup Equalizer Sound Mode Select a sound mode in...
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... function. This function only works with those discs that are encoded with PBC function, press to return to reset or change the parental control level. If the selected language is not available for which viewing is 136900. Page 46 Coby Electronics Corporation English System Setup PBC (Play Back Control) ON: Activate the PBC function. The password must also be viewed without inputting the correct password. The default password is permitted. Audio, Subtitle and Disc Menu Select...
... function. This function only works with those discs that are encoded with PBC function, press to return to reset or change the parental control level. If the selected language is not available for which viewing is 136900. Page 46 Coby Electronics Corporation English System Setup PBC (Play Back Control) ON: Activate the PBC function. The password must also be viewed without inputting the correct password. The default password is permitted. Audio, Subtitle and Disc Menu Select...