COBY DVD233 User Manual
Compact Progressive Scan DVD Player
DVD-233
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 ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to aler t
the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufcient magnitude to c onstitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the
applianc e.
WARNING:
To prevent re or sh ock hazard, do not expo se this devic e to rain or mo isture. Dan gerous high voltage is present ins ide the
enclos ure. Do not op en the cabinet.
CAUTION :
This Dig ital Vide o Disc player employs a las er system. To prevent direct expo sure to the laser beam, do not try to ope n the
enclos ure or defeat t he safety i nterlocks. When open and the inter locks are defeated, visible laser radiation is present.
Use of con trols, adj ustments , or perfo rmance of procedur es other than those spe cied herein may resul t in hazard ous radia -
tion exposure. DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM.
FCC Noti ce:
This equi pment has be en tested and found to com ply with th e limits for a C lass B digital device p ursuant wi th the FCC Rule s,
Part 15. Th ese limits are designed to provide r easonable protect ion against harmful in terference in a resi dential in stallati on.
This equi pment gene rates, uses, and can rad iate radio f requency e nergy, and if not installed a nd used in accordanc e with the
instru ctions may c ause harm ful inter ference to radio com munication.
CAUTION :
To prevent electric shoc k, match wide blade of plu g to wide slot of outlet and f ully inser t.
NOTICE:
This pro duct inco rporate s copyright protect ion technology that i s protecte d by U.S. patent s and other int ellectua l proper ty
rights . Use of this copyright p rotectio n technol ogy must be au thorized by Macrovis ion, and is intended for home and other
limited v iewing use s only unles s otherwise autho rized by Mac rovision. Reverse eng ineering o r disasse mbly is proh ibited.
This player has built- in copy-
Manufactured und er license from Dolby L aboratories. Dol by and
the double-D sym bol are tra demarks of D olby Laboratories .
Condential Unpu blished Wor ks.
© 1992-1997 Dol by Laborat ories. All rights re served.
right protection technology
that prevents copying from a
DVD disc to any media.
If a video re corder is c onnected to the
player, th e video output image will b e
distor ted durin g recordi ng.
For recycling or disposal information about this product, please
contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance:
www.eiae.org.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product
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is operated.
Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future refer-
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ence.
Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be
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adhered to.
Follow Instructions: All operating and usage instructions should be followed.
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Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners
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or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Attachments: Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer. Use of other attach-
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ments may be hazardous.
Water and Moisture: Do not use this product near water (e.g., near a bath tub, washbowl,
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kitchen sink, laundry tub, in wet basements, or near a swimming pool and the like).
Accessories: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
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bracket, or table. Use only with carts, stands, tripods, brackets, or tables
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Any mount-
ing of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and
should use a mounting accessor y recommended by the manufacturer.
A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,
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excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.
Ventilation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable
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operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings should never
be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product
should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer instructions have been adhered to.
Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on
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the rating label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product
dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.
Grounding or Polarization: This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current
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line plug that has one blade wider than the other. This plug will only t into the power outlet in
one direction. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet,
try reversing the direction of the plug. If the plug should still fail to t, contact an electrician to
replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
Power-Cord Protection: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to
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be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point which they exit from the product.
Protective Attachment Plug: The product may be equipped with an attachment plug with
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overload protection. This is a safety feature. See the operating instructions for replacement
or directions to reset the protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the
service technician has used a replacement plug that has the same overload protection as the
original plug as specied by the manufacturer.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the
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antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Ar ticle 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANS/NFPA 70 provides
information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location
of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode (see gure).
Lightning: For added protection for this product, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect
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the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused
for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning or power-line
surges.
Power Lines: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead
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power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines
or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep
from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal.
Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience recep-
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tacles as this can result in a risk of re or electric shock.
Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings
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as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shout-out parts that could result in a re or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may
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expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualied service
personnel.
Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
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qualied service personnel under the following conditions: a) when the power-supply or plug
is damaged; b) if liquid has been spilled or if objects have fallen into the product; c) if the
product has been exposed to rain or water; d) if the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualied 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.
Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure that your service techni-
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cian has used replacement par ts specied by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in re, electric shock, or
other hazards.
Safety Check: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service tech-
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nician to per form safety checks to ensure that the product is in proper operating condition.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting: The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recom-
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mended by the manufacturer.
Heat: The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat regis-
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ters, stoves, or other products (including ampliers) that produce heat. Read these instructions carefully. Keep these instructions for future reference.
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
Standard Television Connection at a Glance ........................................................................15
Progressive Scan Video (480p) Connection .........................................................................15
Stereo (2-Channel) Audio Connection with Amplier ............................................................16
Digital Audio (Surround) Connection with Digital Decoding Amplier ..................................16
Power Supply .................................................................................................................................17
Power Management ............................................................................................................... 17
BASIC OPERATIONS .....................................................................................................................18
Basic Playback ...............................................................................................................................18
Play/Pause/Stop ....................................................................................................................18
Previous/Next (Skip) ..............................................................................................................18
Forward/Reverse (Search) ....................................................................................................18
Slow........................................................................................................................................19
Menu Navigation ............................................................................................................................19
Numeric Keypad .............................................................................................................................19
Adjusting the Volume .....................................................................................................................19
Disc Error Messages .....................................................................................................................19
PLAYER FUNCTIONS .....................................................................................................................21
Menu / 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
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SETUP ............................................................................................................................................ 24
Language Settings .........................................................................................................................24
Display Settings .............................................................................................................................24
Audio Settings ................................................................................................................................25
Parental Settings ............................................................................................................................25
SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................................................26
TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................................................................................27
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)
DVD-Video Discs
Audio Compact Discs
(CDs)
JPEG CDs -- Still Picture 12 cm --
This unit can play back CD-R and CD-RW discs that contain audio titles or JPEG picture les.
Discs not listed above are not supported by this unit (e.g., 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 disc. Some
of the icons you may see that represent these features are shown below.
Audio + Video
(moving
picture)
Audio 12 cm 74 min
Number of Audio Tracks
Number of Subtitles
Angle Indicator
Screen Format (Aspect Ratio)
12 cm
242 min (SS-DL)
266 min (DS -SL)
484 min (DS-DL)
Zoom
Some of the DVD features enabled by this player depend on how the DVD was produced. 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 the disc’s on-screen menu.
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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.
Region
Code
1 Canada, USA
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3 East Asia (including Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea), Southeast Asia
4 Australia, Caribbean, Central America, South America, Mexico, New Zealand
5 Africa, the former Soviet Union, India, North Korea, Pakistan, Turkmenistan
6 China
Disc Care and Maintenance
Optical discs (DVDs, CDs) contain high-density compressed data and need proper handling.
Handling a Disc
Hold a DVD/CD by its edges. Avoid touching the recorded side of the disc. To remove a DVD/
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CD from its storage case, press down on the center retention mechanism of the case and lift
the disc out.
Do not subject discs to prolonged exposure to
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direct sunlight, high humidity, or high temperatures.
Do not bend or press discs.
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To reduce the risk of scratches, always put discs back in their case after use. Store discs
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vertically in a cabinet.
Do not place stickers or labels on either side of a disc.
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Europe (including Poland, Romania, Czech Republic), Japan, Middle East
(including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran, South Africa)
Region
Cleaning a Disc
Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe off any ngerprints and dusts from the playing surface of the disc.
Wipe in a straight line radially from the center to the outside edge of the disc. Small dust particles
and light stains will not affect playback quality.
Never use chemicals such as record sprays, anti-static sprays, benzene, or thinners
to clean a disc. Doing so will damage the surface of the disc permanently.
FEATURES
Progressive Scan DVD Player
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Compact and Slim Design
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DVD, DVD±R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, and JPEG Compatible
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Dolby Digital Decoder
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Digital and Analog AV Outputs for Home Theater Use
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NTSC/PAL Compatible
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Convenient On-Screen Display
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Multiple Language, Subtitle, and Camera Angle Support
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Picture Zoom Function
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Parental Lock Control
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100-240V Automatic Power Switching
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