Quick Setup Guide
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...force the cables into place when they have been inserted FL CEN FR correctly. SL SR Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections. The chart below shows the terminal each speaker should face up; Terminal Speaker Color SW ... DVD978 are color-coded for your convenience. The cables plug into the terminals in one direction only. The tab on the rear of the cables should be connected to its corresponding terminal. Package List • DVD978 main unit • Remote control • Two (2) "AAA" batteries Quick Start Guide DVD978 ...
...force the cables into place when they have been inserted FL CEN FR correctly. SL SR Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections. The chart below shows the terminal each speaker should face up; Terminal Speaker Color SW ... DVD978 are color-coded for your convenience. The cables plug into the terminals in one direction only. The tab on the rear of the cables should be connected to its corresponding terminal. Package List • DVD978 main unit • Remote control • Two (2) "AAA" batteries Quick Start Guide DVD978 ...
Quick Setup Guide
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... "AV", "Select", or "Mode" button. Skip to the accompanying Instruction Manual. Confirm a menu option. If you see the Coby logo screen. If a disc menu appears on /off. For more information, please refer to next chapter/track. Remote Key Function Turn the system on the TV: ... the correct viewing mode, refer to the DVD Title menu. Stop playback. Step 3: Set Up the Viewing Mode 1) Press the "Power" button on the DVD978. 2) Turn on the TV. 3) Press the Source button on your TV's instruction manual and check the connections again. Change the system source mode (DVD, Line...
... "AV", "Select", or "Mode" button. Skip to the accompanying Instruction Manual. Confirm a menu option. If you see the Coby logo screen. If a disc menu appears on /off. For more information, please refer to next chapter/track. Remote Key Function Turn the system on the TV: ... the correct viewing mode, refer to the DVD Title menu. Stop playback. Step 3: Set Up the Viewing Mode 1) Press the "Power" button on the DVD978. 2) Turn on the TV. 3) Press the Source button on your TV's instruction manual and check the connections again. Change the system source mode (DVD, Line...
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Address Coby Electronics Technical Support 150 Knowlton Way Savannah, Georgia 31407 Email [email protected] Web www.cobyusa.com Phone 800-727-3592: Monday to view updates, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), and more. You may also visit our website at: www.cobyusa.com to Friday, 8:30AM-9:00PM EST Saturday, 9:00AM-5:30PM EST If these resources do not resolve the problem, please contact Technical Support. For More Help Please refer to the accompanying Instruction Manual for further help with your Coby Home Theater System.
Address Coby Electronics Technical Support 150 Knowlton Way Savannah, Georgia 31407 Email [email protected] Web www.cobyusa.com Phone 800-727-3592: Monday to view updates, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), and more. You may also visit our website at: www.cobyusa.com to Friday, 8:30AM-9:00PM EST Saturday, 9:00AM-5:30PM EST If these resources do not resolve the problem, please contact Technical Support. For More Help Please refer to the accompanying Instruction Manual for further help with your Coby Home Theater System.
User Manual
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...the DVD978 Source Mode 25 Load a Disc (or other media 26 Basic Playback Instructions 26 Play/Pause/Stop 26 Previous/Next (Skip 27 Forward/Reverse (Scan 27 Step...27 Repeat Playback 27 Adjusting the Sound 28 OPERATION MODES 29 DVD/CD Discs...29 Additional DVD Controls 29 Digital ...Media Discs...30 Menu Operation 30 JPEG Picture Discs...30 Thumbnail Mode Operation 31 USB Flash Drives...32 Menu Operation 32 Tuner (FM Radio)...33 SYSTEM SETUP 34 General Setup Page 34 TV Display...34 ...
...the DVD978 Source Mode 25 Load a Disc (or other media 26 Basic Playback Instructions 26 Play/Pause/Stop 26 Previous/Next (Skip 27 Forward/Reverse (Scan 27 Step...27 Repeat Playback 27 Adjusting the Sound 28 OPERATION MODES 29 DVD/CD Discs...29 Additional DVD Controls 29 Digital ...Media Discs...30 Menu Operation 30 JPEG Picture Discs...30 Thumbnail Mode Operation 31 USB Flash Drives...32 Menu Operation 32 Tuner (FM Radio)...33 SYSTEM SETUP 34 General Setup Page 34 TV Display...34 ...
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... an item be missing, please contact the local retailer from which you learn how to operate and enjoy your purchase of a Coby Home Theater System. English Thank You Congratulations on your new system for future reference. In the Box Please make sure that the items shown below are included in the package. Please read this...; Front speakers (x2) Surround speakers (x2) Center speaker (x1) Subwoofer speaker (x1) Video cable FM antenna Remote control Two (2) "AAA" batteries www.cobyusa.com Page 5
... an item be missing, please contact the local retailer from which you learn how to operate and enjoy your purchase of a Coby Home Theater System. English Thank You Congratulations on your new system for future reference. In the Box Please make sure that the items shown below are included in the package. Please read this...; Front speakers (x2) Surround speakers (x2) Center speaker (x1) Subwoofer speaker (x1) Video cable FM antenna Remote control Two (2) "AAA" batteries www.cobyusa.com Page 5
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... DVD players will only operate with DVD discs encoded with the same corresponding Regional Code. Page 8 Coby Electronics Corporation Check the features printed on the DVD package or follow the instructions found on the disc...support the feature, or it may require special settings. Region Code Region 1 Canada, USA 2 Europe (including Poland, Romania, Czech Republic), Japan, Middle East (including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran, South Africa) 3 East Asia (including Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea), Southeast Asia 4 Australia, Caribbean, Central America, South America, Mexico, New...
... DVD players will only operate with DVD discs encoded with the same corresponding Regional Code. Page 8 Coby Electronics Corporation Check the features printed on the DVD package or follow the instructions found on the disc...support the feature, or it may require special settings. Region Code Region 1 Canada, USA 2 Europe (including Poland, Romania, Czech Republic), Japan, Middle East (including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran, South Africa) 3 East Asia (including Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea), Southeast Asia 4 Australia, Caribbean, Central America, South America, Mexico, New...
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... then press to input the number "25". 3 GOTO Enter Direct Access mode to go to a specific part of the system. 5 Audio Out- www.cobyusa.com Page 13 Use the numeric keypad and navigation keypad to enter a specific title or chapter to go to . 4 SETUP Enter the main setup menu of a movie. Volume - Add 10 to create a custom playlist. 7 Volume + Increase the...
... then press to input the number "25". 3 GOTO Enter Direct Access mode to go to a specific part of the system. 5 Audio Out- www.cobyusa.com Page 13 Use the numeric keypad and navigation keypad to enter a specific title or chapter to go to . 4 SETUP Enter the main setup menu of a movie. Volume - Add 10 to create a custom playlist. 7 Volume + Increase the...
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... display. 22 STOP Press once to create a playback loop. Auto [Radio] Automatically scan for stations with weak reception. 26 Channel Level Adjust the audio channel levels (use in conjunction with and . 27 Tone Adjust the bass and treble tone levels (use in conjunction with multiple subtitles). Using this function will resume playback from the stop disc playback.
... display. 22 STOP Press once to create a playback loop. Auto [Radio] Automatically scan for stations with weak reception. 26 Channel Level Adjust the audio channel levels (use in conjunction with and . 27 Tone Adjust the bass and treble tone levels (use in conjunction with multiple subtitles). Using this function will resume playback from the stop disc playback.
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... At a Glance Using the Remote Control The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Battery Installation 1. Keep batteries away from the remote if it will last for a long period of batteries according to your local municipal regulations. Remove the battery compartment cover located on the inside of the player. Replace the batteries if the remote control does not work. Be sure...
... At a Glance Using the Remote Control The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Battery Installation 1. Keep batteries away from the remote if it will last for a long period of batteries according to your local municipal regulations. Remove the battery compartment cover located on the inside of the player. Replace the batteries if the remote control does not work. Be sure...
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Press on the remote to change the video setting, or change the video settings in the System Setup menu (please refer to prevent signal interference. Connections Video System Choose the best available video connection. The video settings of this manual for more than one connection at the same time to the System Setup section of the unit must match the video connection used. Avoid using more information). English www.cobyusa.com Page 19
Press on the remote to change the video setting, or change the video settings in the System Setup menu (please refer to prevent signal interference. Connections Video System Choose the best available video connection. The video settings of this manual for more than one connection at the same time to the System Setup section of the unit must match the video connection used. Avoid using more information). English www.cobyusa.com Page 19
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... face up; Connect one direction only. The tab on the rear of the DVD978 are color-coded for your movies with a digital decoding external amplifier/audio system. Page 22 Coby Electronics Corporation English Connections Speakers... coaxial cable to the black Digital Audio Out jack of the cables should be connected to enjoy your convenience. Coaxial Digital Audio Out (Optional, Best) For use with 5.1-channel surround sound! ... Gray Red White Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections. the cables will click into place when they ...
... face up; Connect one direction only. The tab on the rear of the DVD978 are color-coded for your movies with a digital decoding external amplifier/audio system. Page 22 Coby Electronics Corporation English Connections Speakers... coaxial cable to the black Digital Audio Out jack of the cables should be connected to enjoy your convenience. Coaxial Digital Audio Out (Optional, Best) For use with 5.1-channel surround sound! ... Gray Red White Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections. the cables will click into place when they ...
User Manual
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...set the video mode that the DVD978 is connected to (e.g., HDMI, AV1, Composite, etc.) The Coby logo will change the input source of the source modes, please refer to turn the player off completely. Select the TV Input Source 1. www.cobyusa.com Page 25 Unplug the system from power... to their respective sections in standby. To learn how to the video connection used (e.g., HDMI or Composite video). Select the DVD978 Source Mode For more information about each of your TV to display the input that corresponds to change its instruction manual. English Getting Started Turning...
...set the video mode that the DVD978 is connected to (e.g., HDMI, AV1, Composite, etc.) The Coby logo will change the input source of the source modes, please refer to turn the player off completely. Select the TV Input Source 1. www.cobyusa.com Page 25 Unplug the system from power... to their respective sections in standby. To learn how to the video connection used (e.g., HDMI or Composite video). Select the DVD978 Source Mode For more information about each of your TV to display the input that corresponds to change its instruction manual. English Getting Started Turning...
User Manual
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...with black bands on the remote control to access the System Setup menu. Press the or navigation keys to browse the setup pages at the top of the screen. 16:9: If the unit is connected to a widescreen TV set , select 4:3 PANSCAN or 4:3 LETTERBOX. Press to select a... ratio with some part on the left and right cut off. 4:3 LETTERBOX: The wide-screen image will be displayed on the screen in the screen. Page 34 Coby Electronics Corporation If it is connected to an HDTV, select 16:9. English System Setup Use the System Setup menu to adjust ...
...with black bands on the remote control to access the System Setup menu. Press the or navigation keys to browse the setup pages at the top of the screen. 16:9: If the unit is connected to a widescreen TV set , select 4:3 PANSCAN or 4:3 LETTERBOX. Press to select a... ratio with some part on the left and right cut off. 4:3 LETTERBOX: The wide-screen image will be displayed on the screen in the screen. Page 34 Coby Electronics Corporation If it is connected to an HDTV, select 16:9. English System Setup Use the System Setup menu to adjust ...
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... press on the screen. Set this item to create a virtual surround effect with the front speakers. 5.1CH: Turn off the DOWNMIX mode and use all speakers. Audio Setup Page Analog Audio Setup Downmix LT/RT: The 5.1-channel audio is mixed into left and right channels and... option should be shown on the remote control to the Dolby AC -3 encoded 5.1-channel discs. English System Setup Closed Captions Set this item to OFF to hide it. This function only works with those discs encoded with closed captions will be selected for the DVD978.
... press on the screen. Set this item to create a virtual surround effect with the front speakers. 5.1CH: Turn off the DOWNMIX mode and use all speakers. Audio Setup Page Analog Audio Setup Downmix LT/RT: The 5.1-channel audio is mixed into left and right channels and... option should be shown on the remote control to the Dolby AC -3 encoded 5.1-channel discs. English System Setup Closed Captions Set this item to OFF to hide it. This function only works with those discs encoded with closed captions will be selected for the DVD978.
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... or SPDIF/PCM to AUTO, ON or OFF. There are two options, 48KHz and 96KHz. Select a sample rating for quiet sounds. When D.R.C. This mode is usually used for audio CD signals. is available. Digital Audio Setup Digital Output Set this item to activate the coaxial digital audio output connection. SPDIF/OFF: There will be no digital audio signal output. (Coaxial off...
... or SPDIF/PCM to AUTO, ON or OFF. There are two options, 48KHz and 96KHz. Select a sample rating for quiet sounds. When D.R.C. This mode is usually used for audio CD signals. is available. Digital Audio Setup Digital Output Set this item to activate the coaxial digital audio output connection. SPDIF/OFF: There will be no digital audio signal output. (Coaxial off...
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...setting will remain enabled. This function works only with those discs encoded with a rating level. English System Setup OFF: Disable the PBC function. Parental This item allows the user to reset or change the parental control level. This function only works with those discs that are encoded with PBC function. The password... must also be viewed without inputting the correct password. Audio, Subtitle and Disc Menu Select a preferred audio ...
...setting will remain enabled. This function works only with those discs encoded with a rating level. English System Setup OFF: Disable the PBC function. Parental This item allows the user to reset or change the parental control level. This function only works with those discs that are encoded with PBC function. The password... must also be viewed without inputting the correct password. Audio, Subtitle and Disc Menu Select a preferred audio ...
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... Coby Electronics Corporation Load a compatible disc. their charge. Reset or lower the Parental Control settings in the disc tray tray with new ones. There are no batteries in Install two AAA/1.5V batteries in the the remote control. Make sure the remote control is loaded incor- Then, reconnect the power and switch it from the AC outlet. English Troubleshooting...
... Coby Electronics Corporation Load a compatible disc. their charge. Reset or lower the Parental Control settings in the disc tray tray with new ones. There are no batteries in Install two AAA/1.5V batteries in the the remote control. Make sure the remote control is loaded incor- Then, reconnect the power and switch it from the AC outlet. English Troubleshooting...
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... magnitude to constitute a risk of time, make sure that all batteries from the battery compartment, and unplug the AC-DC adapter from the unit. Page 54 Coby Electronics Corporation Remove all power sources are disconnected from the wall outlet. The use of controls or adjustment or performance of important operation and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance...
... magnitude to constitute a risk of time, make sure that all batteries from the battery compartment, and unplug the AC-DC adapter from the unit. Page 54 Coby Electronics Corporation Remove all power sources are disconnected from the wall outlet. The use of controls or adjustment or performance of important operation and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance...
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... service technician has used replacement parts specified by a qualified technician to restore the product to dangerous voltage or other hazards. 22. Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are covered by following conditions: a) when the power-supply or plug is left unattended and unused for long periods of other electric light or power circuits, or where it is damaged; Power Lines: An outside antenna...
... service technician has used replacement parts specified by a qualified technician to restore the product to dangerous voltage or other hazards. 22. Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are covered by following conditions: a) when the power-supply or plug is left unattended and unused for long periods of other electric light or power circuits, or where it is damaged; Power Lines: An outside antenna...
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Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference...
Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference...
