COBY DVD938 User Manual
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DVD938
5.1-Channel Home Theater DVD System
Instruction Manual ........................................................Page 2
Please read carefully before use
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Table of Contents
PACKAGE CONTENTS ........................................................... 5
FEATU RE S ............................................................................. 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).......................................20
Coaxial Digital Audio Out (Optional, Best) .......................................... 21
Stereo Line Input ......................................................................................... 21
Power Supply & Installation ...................................................................................22
Power Supply ................................................................................................22
Power Management ................................................................................... 22
Installation .....................................................................................................23
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GETTING STARTED ............................................................. 24
Turning the Unit On .................................................................................................. 24
Select the Video Line ................................................................................................ 24
Select the Source Mode ..........................................................................................24
Load a Disc (or other media) .................................................................................. 25
Basic Playback Instructions ..................................................................................... 25
Play/Pause/Stop ...........................................................................................26
Previous/Next (Skip) ................................................................................... 26
Forward/Reverse (Search) .........................................................................26
Step ..................................................................................................................26
Repeat Playback ........................................................................................... 27
Adjusting the Sound ................................................................................................. 27
OPERATION MODES ........................................................... 28
DVD/CD Discs .............................................................................................................. 28
Additional DVD Controls ........................................................................... 28
MP3 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 Memory ................................................................................................. 37
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Audio Setup Page ...................................................................................................... 37
Analog Audio Setup ................................................................................... 37
Digital Audio Setup .................................................................................... 39
Video Setup Page ......................................................................................................44
Preference Page .........................................................................................................45
Password Setup Page ............................................................................................... 47
Dolby Digital Setup ....................................................................................40
Channel Delay ..............................................................................................40
Equalizer ......................................................................................................... 41
3D Processing ............................................................................................... 41
Karaoke Setup ..............................................................................................44
Video Output ................................................................................................44
Color Setting ................................................................................................. 45
TV Type ........................................................................................................... 45
PBC (Play Back Control) .............................................................................46
Audio, Subtitle and Disc Menu ...............................................................46
Parental ...........................................................................................................46
Default ............................................................................................................ 47
Password Mode............................................................................................47
Password ........................................................................................................47
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................. 48
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................... 49
SAFETY NOTICES ................................................................ 53
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Package Contents
Please make sure that the items shown below are included in the package. Should an item be missing, please contact the local retailer from
which you purchased this product.
Coby DVD938 Main Unit1.
Satellite Speakers (x4)2.
Center Speaker (x1)3.
Subwoofer Speaker (x1)4.
Remote Control5.
AM Loop Antenna6.
FM Wire Antenna7.
AV Cable8.
Speaker Cables9.
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Features
Thank you for purchasing a Coby Home Theater System! Please read this
manual carefully before connection and operation and keep it for future
reference.
This DVD player is a new generation home player that can produce
high-quality video and audio for your continued enjoyment.
Built in digital audio decoders (Dolby Digital, LPCM, MPEG, etc.)
High-delity kHz/bit audio digital signal processor
Coaxial digital audio output
Playback support from USB drives and SD/MMC/MS memory cards
Compatible with DVD, CD, CD+G, and JPEG discs
Full function remote control
AM/FM stereo tuning system
High-quality integrated amplier
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About Optical Discs
Disc Requirements
This DVD player supports playback of the following media types and
discs.
Typ e Disc Mark Content Type
DVD Audio + Video
CD Audio
JPEG Still Picture
CD + G Audio + Graphics
This unit can play back optical discs or memory cards that contain MP,
MPEG-, or JPEG les. Discs and media types not listed above are not
supported by this unit (e.g., PC CD-ROM, CD-Extra, 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.
Number of Audio Tracks
Number of Subtitles
Angle Indicator
Screen Format (Aspect Ratio)
Zoom
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About Optical Discs
Some of the DVD features enabled by this player depend on how
the DVD was produced. Some features may not be enabled if the
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 Region
1 Canada, USA
2 Europe (including Poland, Romania, Czech Republic), Japan, Middle East
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.
(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 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.
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About Optical Discs
Handling a Disc
Hold a DVD/CD by its edges. Avoid touching the recorded side of the
disc. To remove a DVD/CD from its storage case, press down on the
center retention mechanism of the case and lift the disc out.
Do not bend or press discs.
Do not subject discs to prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, high
humidity, or high temperatures.
To reduce the risk of scratches, always put discs back in their case
after use. Store discs vertically in a cabinet.
Do not place stickers or labels on either side of a disc.
Cleaning a Disc
Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe o 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
aect 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.
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DVD938 at a Glance
Front Panel
Name Description
1 Microphone Input
Jacks (1 and 2)
2 Disc Tray Load optical discs in this compartment for playback (CD, DVD)
3 Card Slot Load memory cards here for playback (SD, Memory Stick, MMC)
4 USB Port Load USB ash 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 o (standby). The Main Power switch on the
10 Volume Knob Turn to adjust the volume level
Connect external microphones (6.3mm plug) to enjoy Karaoke
CD+G discs.
rear panel must be set to the ON position.
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DVD938 at a Glance
Rear Panel
Name Description
1 Main Power Switch Turn the main power on or o.
2 Speaker Output
Terminals
3 Stereo Line Input Optional connection to play stereo audio from an external audio
4 Stereo Audio Output Optional connection to output stereo audio to an external re-
5 Coaxial Digital
Audio Output
6 Composite Video
Output
7 Component Video
Output
8 FM Antenna Port Connection for the FM wire antenna.
9 AM Antenna Port Connection for the AM loop antenna.
Connection terminals for the ve satellite speakers (2 front, 1
center, 2 rear) and the subwoofer.
source. An optional RCA stereo patch cable is required.
ceiver/player. The AV cable may be used for this connection.
Optional connection to output digital audio to an external
digital decoding audio receiver. An optional digital audio cable is
required.
Standard connection to output composite video (480i) to a TV.
The AV cable may be used for this connection.
Optional connection to output component video (480p) to a TV.
An optional component video cable is required.
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DVD938 at a Glance
Remote Control
The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim
the remote control directly at the infrared remote sensor during operation. The sensor may not be able to receive signals properly if the sensor
is covered, if there is a large object between the remote control and the
sensor, or if it is exposed to direct sunlight or a strong articial light (e.g.,
uorescent or strobe lights). If possible, change the position of the light
source or reposition the unit to avoid direct lighting.
To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor of the player. Operate
the remote within feet of the sensor and at an angle of ± degrees.
Battery Installation
Remove the battery compartment cover located on the rear of the 1.
remote control.
Insert batteries, making sure to match their polarities (+/-) to the 2.
markings on the inside of the compartment.
Replace the cover.3.
Batteries in the remote will last for approximately 1 year. Replace
the batteries if the remote control does not work. Always dispose
of batteries according to your local municipal regulations.
The batteries used in the remote control may present a re or
chemical burn if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, incinerate, or heat the battery (~212°F). Do not mix old with new
batteries, or dierent types of batteries. Remove the batteries
from the remote if it will not be used for a long period of time.
Keep batteries away from children.
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DVD938 at a Glance
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Remote Key Functions
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DVD938 at a Glance
Name Description
1 Power/Standby Turn the unit on or o (standby). The Main Power switch on the
2 Open/Close Open or close the disc compartment tray.
3 Numeric Keypad <0-9, 10>: Use the numeric keypad to input numbers where ap-
4 GOTO Enter Direct Access mode to go to a specic part of a movie.
5 SETUP Enter the main setup menu of the unit.
6 SOURCE Change the source input mode of the unit (e.g., DVD-VIDEO, LINE,
7 USB Change the source input mode between DVD, USB, and CARD. Press
8 A-MODE Toggle the audio mode between STEREO OUPUT and 5.1 CHANNEL
rear panel must be set to the ON position.
propriate.
<+10>: Add 10 to input numbers higher than 10. For example,
press <+10> twice and then press <5> to input the number “25”.
TUNER).
<SOURCE> to place the unit in DVD mode rst to access the USB
and memory card source modes.
OUTPUT.
9 PL AY/ PAU SE Play or pause the disc.
10 V-MODE Change the video output mode of the unit to match the video con-
nection used. Select CVBS for 480i composite video, YUV for 480i
component video, or P-YUV for 480p component video.
11 PROG Enter Program mode to create a custom playlist.
12 STOP Press once to stop disc playback. The player will save and resume
playback from the stop location.
Press twice to stop disc playback completely. The player will
resume playback from the beginning of the disc.
13 OSD Toggle on-screen information display.
VOL+ Increase the volume level.
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Name Description
14 VO L– Decrease the volume level.
FORWARD /
SEARCH +
15 REVERSE
SEARCH –
NEXT
RADIO +
16 PREVIOUS
RADIO –
17 TITLE
AM/FM
18 MENU /
AUTO
19 Navigation Keypad <UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT> Navigate on-screen menus.
20 ENTER Conrm an on-screen menu selection or input.
21 AUDIO /
MEMORY
[Video & Music] Increase the rate of forward playback (fastforward).
[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 a lower station preset.
[DVD] Enter the DVD Title menu.
Radio: Change between the AM and FM bands.
[DVD] Return to the DVD Root menu.
[Radio] Automatically scan for and save stations within reception
as preset stations. Using this function will over-ride and erase all
previously saved presets.
[DVD] Change the DVD audio channel (requires a DVD featuring
multiple audio channels).
[Radio] Manually save the current frequency as a preset station.
22 SUBTITLE /
MO/ST
23 S.EFFECT Change the sound eect options.
[DVD] Change the subtitle display (requires a DVD featuring multiple subtitles).
[Radio] Change between mono and stereo reception modes. Use
mono mode for stations with weak reception.
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Name Description
24 CH-LEVEL Adjust the audio channel levels (use in conjunction with <VOL+>
25 TONE Adjust the bass and treble tone levels (use in conjunction with
26 ANGLE [DVD] Change the angle view (requires a DVD featuring multiple
27 STEP [DVD} Play DVD video frame by frame.
28 ZOOM [DVD] Use the picture zoom feature.
29 RE PE AT Change the repeat playback options.
30 A-B Use the Repeat A-B function.
31 MUTE Temporarily disable or restore the sound.
and <VOL–>.
<VOL+> and <VOL–>).
camera angles).
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Connections
DVD Player Video Output
Component Video Input
Y
Cb/Pb
Cr/Pr
Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr
Component Video Output
VIDEO
Composite Video Output
Video System
Choose the best available video connection. Avoid using more than
one connection at the same time to prevent signal interference. The
video settings of the unit must match the video connection used. Press
V-MODE on the remote to change the video setting, or change the
video settings in the System Setup menu (please refer to the System
Setup section of this manual for more information).
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Connections
Composite Video Out (Standard)
Using the supplied AV cable:
Connect one end of the yellow cable to the yellow Video Out jack of 1.
the unit.
Connect the other end of the yellow cable to the yellow Video In 2.
jack of a TV.
Press <V-MODE> on the remote until you see “CVBS” on the TV
screen to set the unit to the composite video mode.
The maximum output resolution for the composite video con-
nection is 480i.
Component Video Out (Best)
Using an optional component video cable:
Connect one end of the green, blue and red cables to the Y, Cb/Pb, 1.
and Cr/Pr Component Video Out jacks of the unit, respectively.
Connect the other end of the green, blue and red cables to the Y, 2.
Cb/Pb, and Cr/Pr Component Video In jacks of a TV, respectively.
You must set the unit’s video output to either YUV or P-YUV when
using the component video output. Use YUV for 480i output; use
P-YUV for 480p output. See the Setup section of this manual for
more information.
You may also press <V-MODE> on the remote until you see
“YUV” or “P-YUV” on the TV screen to set the unit to the component video mode.
The maximum output resolution for the component video con-
nection is 480p.
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