Quick Setup Guide
Page 1
... wire to several terminals. SW FL SL CEN FR SR Package List • DVD938 Main Unit • 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...
... wire to several terminals. SW FL SL CEN FR SR Package List • DVD938 Main Unit • 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...
User Manual
Page 2
... 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...
... 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...
User Manual
Page 5
FM Wire Antenna 8. English Package Contents Please make sure that the items shown below are included in the package. AM Loop Antenna 7. Subwoofer Speaker (x1) 5. Should an item be missing, please contact the local retailer from which you purchased this product. 1. AV Cable 9. Coby DVD938 Main Unit 2. Center Speaker (x1) 4. Remote Control 6. Satellite Speakers (x4) 3. Speaker Cables www.cobyusa.com Page 5
FM Wire Antenna 8. English Package Contents Please make sure that the items shown below are included in the package. AM Loop Antenna 7. Subwoofer Speaker (x1) 5. Should an item be missing, please contact the local retailer from which you purchased this product. 1. AV Cable 9. Coby DVD938 Main Unit 2. Center Speaker (x1) 4. Remote Control 6. Satellite Speakers (x4) 3. Speaker Cables www.cobyusa.com Page 5
User Manual
Page 11
... 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 this connection. 5 Coaxial Digital Audio Output Optional connection ...audio receiver. Output The AV cable may be used for the AM loop antenna. The AV cable may be used for the five satellite speakers (2 front, 1 center, 2 rear) and the subwoofer. 3 Stereo Line Input Optional connection to an external receiver/player. An optional RCA...
... 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 this connection. 5 Coaxial Digital Audio Output Optional connection ...audio receiver. Output The AV cable may be used for the AM loop antenna. The AV cable may be used for the five satellite speakers (2 front, 1 center, 2 rear) and the subwoofer. 3 Stereo Line Input Optional connection to an external receiver/player. An optional RCA...
User Manual
Page 19
...the same time to enjoy your movies with 5.1-channel surround sound! 1. If necessary, strip 3/8" (10 mm) of insulation from each end of each speaker, insert the bare wire into the hole, then release the lever to the System Setup section of the unit must match the audio connection used.... Avoid using more information). While pressing the terminal levers of the speaker wire. 2. Connect the supplied speakers to prevent signal interference. www.cobyusa.com Page 19 English Speakers This unit has an integrated amplifier.
...the same time to enjoy your movies with 5.1-channel surround sound! 1. If necessary, strip 3/8" (10 mm) of insulation from each end of each speaker, insert the bare wire into the hole, then release the lever to the System Setup section of the unit must match the audio connection used.... Avoid using more information). While pressing the terminal levers of the speaker wire. 2. Connect the supplied speakers to prevent signal interference. www.cobyusa.com Page 19 English Speakers This unit has an integrated amplifier.
User Manual
Page 20
... Make sure that the terminals are connected to secure the connection. 4. Do not connect more than one speaker to each speaker is color-coded for each speaker terminal; If switched, the sound will be out of the unit, insert the bare wire into the ... the insulation. The following table will not be produced correctly. English Connections 3. The speaker wire and terminal for your convenience. do not connect one wire to several terminals. Page 20 Coby Electronics Corporation and match black negative (-) terminals together. Always match colored positive (+) terminals...
... Make sure that the terminals are connected to secure the connection. 4. Do not connect more than one speaker to each speaker is color-coded for each speaker terminal; If switched, the sound will be out of the unit, insert the bare wire into the ... the insulation. The following table will not be produced correctly. English Connections 3. The speaker wire and terminal for your convenience. do not connect one wire to several terminals. Page 20 Coby Electronics Corporation and match black negative (-) terminals together. Always match colored positive (+) terminals...
User Manual
Page 23
... off and unplug it from the AC power supply, and remove the batteries from the remote control. www.cobyusa.com Page 23 Make all video, speaker, and audio connections before connecting the power. English Connections Power Supply & Installation Power Supply Plug the power cord of this may cause electric shock. blocked...
... off and unplug it from the AC power supply, and remove the batteries from the remote control. www.cobyusa.com Page 23 Make all video, speaker, and audio connections before connecting the power. English Connections Power Supply & Installation Power Supply Plug the power cord of this may cause electric shock. blocked...
User Manual
Page 37
... audio contents. 5.1CH: Turn off the DOWNMIX mode. The unit will go into stereo signal and is output via the FL and FR speakers. 3D SURROUND: This mode creates a virtual surround effect from the memorized point. OFF: Disable the Last Memory function. Audio Setup...Setup Downmix LT/RT: The 5.1-channel audio is mixed into left channel and right channel and is output via the FL and FR speakers respectively. STEREO: The 5.1-channel audio is mixed into the standby mode after about 20 minutes being in the paused/stopped mode when...
... audio contents. 5.1CH: Turn off the DOWNMIX mode. The unit will go into stereo signal and is output via the FL and FR speakers. 3D SURROUND: This mode creates a virtual surround effect from the memorized point. OFF: Disable the Last Memory function. Audio Setup...Setup Downmix LT/RT: The 5.1-channel audio is mixed into left channel and right channel and is output via the FL and FR speakers respectively. STEREO: The 5.1-channel audio is mixed into the standby mode after about 20 minutes being in the paused/stopped mode when...
User Manual
Page 38
...is set to off (i.e., DOWNMIX is set to 5.1CH) are the CENTER SPEAKER and REAR SPEAKERS activated. If a speaker is set to OFF, no audio is output from it. Page 38 Coby Electronics Corporation Adjust the value of the speakers. NOTE: When playing a disc encoded with 5.1 channels, this item can... beset to ON or OFF. If the speaker is set to AUTO, ON or OFF. If the speaker is set to control the dialog volume...
...is set to off (i.e., DOWNMIX is set to 5.1CH) are the CENTER SPEAKER and REAR SPEAKERS activated. If a speaker is set to OFF, no audio is output from it. Page 38 Coby Electronics Corporation Adjust the value of the speakers. NOTE: When playing a disc encoded with 5.1 channels, this item can... beset to ON or OFF. If the speaker is set to AUTO, ON or OFF. If the speaker is set to control the dialog volume...
User Manual
Page 39
...: The player outputs the left-channel audio and right-channel audio via the FL and FR speaker respectively. L-MONO: The player outputs the left-channel audio only via both the FL and FR speaker. This mode is usually used for audio CD signals. Use the standard 48 KHz option unless...
...: The player outputs the left-channel audio and right-channel audio via the FL and FR speaker respectively. L-MONO: The player outputs the left-channel audio only via both the FL and FR speaker. This mode is usually used for audio CD signals. Use the standard 48 KHz option unless...
User Manual
Page 40
...and 2-channel encoded discs. This function only applies to adjust the distance differential. This unit does not support delays for the center, rear speakers and the subwoofer. In case the channel delay settings cannot match your receiver/amplifier to set a delay to compensate for example) you ...can increase the dynamic value to set the channel delay. Page 40 Coby Electronics Corporation English System Setup R-MONO: The player outputs the right-channel audio only via the FL speaker and the FR speaker. Dynamic When you watch films with large dynamic audio range at low...
...and 2-channel encoded discs. This function only applies to adjust the distance differential. This unit does not support delays for the center, rear speakers and the subwoofer. In case the channel delay settings cannot match your receiver/amplifier to set a delay to compensate for example) you ...can increase the dynamic value to set the channel delay. Page 40 Coby Electronics Corporation English System Setup R-MONO: The player outputs the right-channel audio only via the FL speaker and the FR speaker. Dynamic When you watch films with large dynamic audio range at low...
User Manual
Page 41
... allows you to configure Dolby Pro Logic II to boost the treble sound. 3D Processing 3D processing provides a virtual surround sound experience using just two speakers. Pro Logic II functionality is effective only when DOWNMIX is set to 5.1CH and DIGITAL OUTPUT is set to SPDIF/RAW. PRO LOGIC...
... allows you to configure Dolby Pro Logic II to boost the treble sound. 3D Processing 3D processing provides a virtual surround sound experience using just two speakers. Pro Logic II functionality is effective only when DOWNMIX is set to 5.1CH and DIGITAL OUTPUT is set to SPDIF/RAW. PRO LOGIC...
User Manual
Page 43
...this item. www.cobyusa.com Page 43 HDCD (High Definition Compatible Digital) HDCD (High Definition Compatible Digital) is set to the left and right speakers. Reverb Mode You can select a reverb mode in setting a more even balance from HDCDencoded CDs. This is set the digital filter to switch on... Dimension This item is available only when MODE is a patented encode/ decode process for delivering full, rich, detailed sound from all speakers with some rooms. Center Width This item is available only when MODE is useful in this item to ON/OFF to 2x, 1x...
...this item. www.cobyusa.com Page 43 HDCD (High Definition Compatible Digital) HDCD (High Definition Compatible Digital) is set to the left and right speakers. Reverb Mode You can select a reverb mode in setting a more even balance from HDCDencoded CDs. This is set the digital filter to switch on... Dimension This item is available only when MODE is a patented encode/ decode process for delivering full, rich, detailed sound from all speakers with some rooms. Center Width This item is available only when MODE is useful in this item to ON/OFF to 2x, 1x...
User Manual
Page 48
Page 48 Coby Electronics Corporation English Specifications Power Operating Environment Disc Output Tuner Amplifier Source Consumption Temperature Relative Humidity TV System Frequency Response S/N (A weight) Frequency Range THD + Noise WOW Flutter AM Range FM Range Speaker Power(Peak) Output (RMS) Frequency Response AC ~110-120 V, 60 Hz 150 W ...600W Total Output Satellites: 80W x 5 (4 Ohms at 1kHz, THD 10%) Subwoofer: 200W (8 ohms at 100Hz, THD 10%) 15W x 5 (speakers) 30W x 1 (subwoofer) ±1.5 dB (20 - 20,000 Hz) Specifications and manual are subject to change without notice.
Page 48 Coby Electronics Corporation English Specifications Power Operating Environment Disc Output Tuner Amplifier Source Consumption Temperature Relative Humidity TV System Frequency Response S/N (A weight) Frequency Range THD + Noise WOW Flutter AM Range FM Range Speaker Power(Peak) Output (RMS) Frequency Response AC ~110-120 V, 60 Hz 150 W ...600W Total Output Satellites: 80W x 5 (4 Ohms at 1kHz, THD 10%) Subwoofer: 200W (8 ohms at 100Hz, THD 10%) 15W x 5 (speakers) 30W x 1 (subwoofer) ±1.5 dB (20 - 20,000 Hz) Specifications and manual are subject to change without notice.