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.
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 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 eDisc MarkContent Type
DVDAudio + Video
CDAudio
JPEGStill Picture
CD + GAudio + Graphics
This unit can play back optical discs or memory cards that contain digital
media les, 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 CodeRegion
1Canada, USA
2Europe (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)
3East Asia (including Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea), Southeast Asia
4Australia, Caribbean, Central America, South America, Mexico, New Zealand
5Africa, the former Soviet Union, India, North Korea, Pakistan, Turkmenistan
6China
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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DVD968 at a Glance
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VOLUME
Front Panel
Power Switch1.
Stop2.
Play/Pause3.
Display Screen4.
Remote Control Sensor5.
Open/ Close6.
Video Output Mode7.
Master Volume Knob8.
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DVD968 at a Glance
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Rear Panel
Speaker Output1.
HDMI Output2.
Line Input3.
2-CH Audio Output4.
Coaxial Digital Audio Output5.
Component Video Output6.
Composite Video Output7.
Memory Card Slot8.
USB Slot9.
FM Antenna Jack10.
AM Antenna Jack11.
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DVD968 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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DVD968 at a Glance
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Remote Key Functions
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DVD968 at a Glance
NameDescription
1StandbyTurn the unit on or o (standby). The Main Power switch on the rear
2Numeric
Keypad
3GOTOEnter Direct Access mode to go to a specic part of a movie.
4SETUPEnter the main setup menu of the unit.
panel must be set to the ON position.
<0-9, 10>: Use the numeric keypad to input numbers where appropri-
ate.
<+10>: Add 10 to input numbers higher than 10. For example, press
<+10> twice and then press <5> to input the number “25”.
5AUDIO OUTPUT
MODE
6PROGEnter Program mode to create a custom playlist.
7VO L+ Increase the volume level.
VO L–Decrease the volume level.
8FORWARDVideo & Music] Increase the rate of forward playback (fast-forward).
SEARCH +[Radio] Tune to a higher station frequency.
REVERSE[Video & Music] Increase the rate of reverse playback (rewind).
SEARCH –[Radio] Tune to a lower station frequency.
9TITLE[DVD] Enter the DVD Title menu.
AM/FMRadio: Change between the AM and FM bands.
10Navigation
Keypad
11AUDIO[DVD] Change the DVD audio channel (requires a DVD featuring mul-
MEMORY[Radio] Manually save the current frequency as a preset station.
12S.EFFECTChange the sound eect options.
Press to switch the audio mode between 5.1-CHANNEL OUTPUT and
STEREO OUTPUT.
<Arrow Keys>: Navigate on-screen menus.
tiple audio channels).
13STEP[DVD} Play DVD video frame by frame.
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DVD968 at a Glance
NameDescription
14ANGLE[DVD] Change the angle view (requires a DVD featuring multiple
camera angles).
15R EPE ATChange the repeat playback options.
16OPEN/CLOSEOpen/Close the disc tray.
17SOURCEChange the source input mode of the unit (e.g., DVD-VIDEO, LINE,
TUNER).
18USBChange the source input mode between DVD, USB, and CARD. Press
<SOURCE> to place the unit in DVD mode rst to access the USB and
memory card source modes.
19V-MODEChange 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.
20P L AY/PA US EPlay or pause the disc.
21OSDToggle on-screen information display.
22STOPPress 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.
23NEXT [Video & Music] Skip to the next track.
RADIO +[Radio] Tune to a higher station preset.
PREVIOUS[Video & Music] Skip to the previous track.
RADIO –[Radio] Tune to a lower station preset.
24MENU[DVD] Return to the DVD Root menu.
AUTO[Radio] Automatically scan for and save stations within reception as
preset stations. Using this function will over-ride and erase all previously saved presets.
25ENTERConrm a selection.
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DVD968 at a Glance
NameDescription
26SUBTITLE[DVD] Change the subtitle display (requires a DVD featuring multiple
MO/ST[Radio] Change between mono and stereo reception modes. Use mono
27CH-LEVELAdjust the audio channel levels (use in conjunction with <VOL+> and
28TONEAdjust the bass and treble tone levels (use in conjunction with
29ZOOM[DVD] Use the picture zoom feature.
30MUTETemporarily disable or restore the sound.
31A-BUse the Repeat A-B function.
subtitles).
mode for stations with weak reception.
< VO L–>.
<VOL+> and <VOL–>).
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Connections
DVD Player Video Output
TV/Monitor Video Input
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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 (Good)
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.
HDMI Video Out (Best)
HDMI output presents the highest possible resolutions and video quality. If an HDMI input jack is present on your television, use it.
Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not supplied) to the HDMI 1.
output of the player.
Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI input of your 2.
TV/monitor.
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Connections
TV/Monitor/Amplier Audio Input
DVD Audio Output
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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.
Audio System
Choose the best available audio connection. Avoid using more than one
connection at the same time to prevent signal interference. The audio
settings of the unit must match the audio connection used. Change the
audio settings in the System Setup menu (please refer to the System
Setup section of this manual for more information).
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Connections
Speakers
This unit has an integrated amplier. Connect the supplied speakers to
enjoy your movies with .-channel surround sound!
If necessary, strip 3/8” (10 mm) of insulation from each end of the 1.
speaker wire.
While pressing the terminal levers of each speaker, insert the bare 2.
wire into the hole, then release the lever to secure the connection.
While pressing the speaker terminal levers of the unit, insert the bare 3.
wire into the hole, then release the lever to secure the connection.
The speaker wire and terminal for each speaker is color-coded for 4.
your convenience. The following table will help you match the
speakers to their proper terminal:
Make sure that the terminals are connected to the bare wires
and not the insulation. Always match colored positive (+) terminals together; and match black negative (-) terminals together. If
switched, the sound will be out of phase and will not be produced
correctly. Do not connect more than one wire to each speaker terminal; do not connect one speaker to several terminals.
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Connections
RCA Stereo Audio Out (Optional, Standard)
For use with an external amplier/audio system. Using the supplied AV
cable:
Connect one end of the white and red cables to the white and red 1.
Audio Out jacks of the unit (L, R).
Connect the other end of the white and red cables to the white and 2.
red Audio In jacks of an external audio system.
Please refer to the documentation included with your external
audio system for further help using this connection.
Coaxial Digital Audio Out (Optional, Best)
For use with a digital decoding external amplier/audio system. Using
an optional coaxial digital audio cable:
Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the black Digital Audio Out 1.
jack of the unit.
Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the Digital Audio In 2.
jack of an external audio system.
Please refer to the documentation included with your external
audio system for further help using this connection.
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Connections
2-CH AUDIO OUTPUT
LINE IN
L R
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DVD Audio Input
Audio Output of Extra Devices
Stereo Line Input
For use with an external playback
device with stereo audio output (e.g.,
a VCR, MP, or CD player). Using an
optional RCA stereo audio patch cable:
Connect one end of the white and 1.
red cables to the white and red Line
Input jacks of the unit (L, R).
Connect the other end of the cable 2.
to the output jack(s) of an external
audio playback device.
After this connection has been made,
press <SOURCE> on the remote to
switch to “LINE” mode to enjoy audio
from the external device.
Depending on the type of patch cable used, you can use this
connection with external devices with a 3.5mm stereo output
jack or RCA stereo output jacks.
Please refer to the documentation included with your external
audio system for further help using this connection.
Power Supply & Installation
Power Supply
Plug the power cord of this unit into an AC -V /Hz wall outlet,
only. Make all video, speaker, and audio connections before con-
necting the power.
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Connections
Do not connect the power plug to a power outlet other than that
which is indicated here and on the rating label as this may result
in the risk of re or electric shock.
Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. Doing so may
cause electric shock.
Power Management
If the unit will not be in use for a long period of time, turn the unit o
and unplug it from the AC power supply, and remove the batteries from
the remote control.
Installation
Install the unit on a level, at and rm surface with good ventilation.
Never block the cabinet vents; blocked vents will cause the unit to
overheat and malfunction.
Do not install the unit in a place exposed to heating sources or direct
sunlight.
Do not install the unit in a place exposed to moisture or rain.
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Getting Started
Turning the Unit On
Locate the Main Power switch on the rear panel of the unit and set it 1.
to the ON position.
Press <POWER/STANDBY> to turn the player on. 2.
Select the Video Line
Press <V-MODE> on the remote to set the video mode that corre-1.
sponds to the video connection used (e.g., Component or Composite). See the Connections section for details.
Set your TV to display the video line connection that corresponds 2.
to 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.
Select the Source Mode
For more information about each of the source modes, please refer to
their respective sections in this manual.
Press <SOURCE> on the remote to switch between DVD, TUNER, and
LINE modes.
Select DVD mode to play optical discs (e.g., DVD, CD, or CD+G)
from the disc tray.
Select TUNER to enjoy radio broadcasts.
Select LINE mode to enjoy audio from an external device con-
nected to the LINE IN jacks (optional).
Press <USB> to switch between Memory Card, USB, and DVD modes.
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Getting Started
Select Memory Card to play media from memory cards loaded in
the Card Slot (SD).
Select USB to play media from USB ash memory drives loaded
in the USB Port.
Select DVD mode to play optical discs (e.g., DVD, CD, or CD+G)
from the disc tray.
The unit must be placed in DVD mode before the Memory Card
and USB modes can be accessed. Press <SOURCE> to switch to
DVD mode rst, then press <USB> on the remote to change between Memory Card, USB, and DVD/Disc modes.
Load a Disc (or other media)
Press <OPEN/CLOSE> to open the disc tray. Insert a disc with the labelside up. Press <OPEN/CLOSE> again to close the disc tray.
If a single-sided disc is inserted upside-down, the unit will display
“NO DISC” or “BAD DISC”.
To play from media other than a disc, insert a memory card or
USB ash drive, then press <USB> on the remote to change between Memory Card, USB, and DVD/Disc modes.
Basic Playback Instructions
Press <PLAY/PAUSE> to start playback.
Some discs may start playing automatically or display a DVD menu
specic to the disc. If a menu appears, use the <Navigation Keypad> to
select a desired feature or option and then press <ENTER> to conrm.
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Getting Started
Play/Pause/Stop
Press <PLAY> to play the disc for the rst time.
Press <PLAY> during playback to pause. Press <PLAY> again to
resume playback.
Press <STOP> during playback to stop the disc (“Pre-Stop”). Press
<PLAY> to resume playback at the time-point at which the disc was
stopped.
Press <STOP> again when the disc is “Pre-Stopped” to stop playback
completely. (When <PLAY> is pressed from this state, the disc will
start playing from the beginning.)
Previous/Next (Skip)
Press <NEXT> to skip to the next track (DVD, CD, etc).
Press <PREV> to return to the previous track (DVD, CD, etc).
Forward/Reverse (Search)
Press <FWD> to fast forward through the current track. Each succes-
sive press of will change the rate of forward playback. Press <PLAY>
to resume normal playback.
Press <REV> to reverse through the current track. Each successive
press of will change the rate of reverse playback. Press <PLAY> to
resume normal playback.
Step
Press <STEP> for frame-by-frame playback. Each successive press of
<STEP> will advance the video one frame. Press <PLAY> to resume
normal playback.
Audio will be muted during fast-forward, fast-reverse, and
stepped playback.
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Getting Started
Repeat Playback
Press <REPEAT> to change the repeat playback mode.
Adjusting the Sound
Press <VOL +> to increase the volume level.
Press <VOL –> to decrease the volume level.
Press <MUTE> to turn the volume o completely. Press <MUTE>
again to restore the volume to the previous level.
Press <A-MODE> to change toggle between audio output modes
(.-channel surround and -channel stereo).
Press <CH-LEVEL> to select an audio channel to adjust (e.g., front,
rear, center) and then use the <VOL +>/<VOL –> keys to adjust the
selected level.
Press <TONE> to select BASS or TREBLE and then use the <VOL
+>/<VOL –> keys to adjust the selected tone.
Press <S.EFFECT> to change the sound eects mode. Set the sound
eects mode to o when playing a Dolby .-channel disc to avoid
interference with Dolby Digital decoding.
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Operation Modes
DVD/CD Discs
Press <SOURCE> to place the unit in DVD source mode (LOADING/1.
DVD-VIDEO will appear on screen).
Load a compatible DVD-video or CD-audio disc into the disc tray. A 2.
content menu will appear on screen.
Press <PLAY/PAUSE> to start playback.3.
Some discs may start playing automatically or display a DVD
menu specic to the disc. If a menu appears, use the <Navigation
Keypad> to select a desired feature or option and then press
<ENTER> to conrm.
Additional DVD Controls
See the Getting Started section for basic playback controls (Play/Pause,
Next/Forward, etc.)
On the remote…Function
Press <TITLE>Access the title menu of the DVD.
Press <MENU>Return to the root menu of the DVD.
Press <OSD>Change the on screen display of information.
Press <SUBTITLE>Change the subtitle display (requires a DVD encoded with multiple
subtitles).
Press <AUDIO>Change the audio track (requires a DVD encoded with multiple
audio channels).
Press <ANGLE>Change the angle display (requires a DVD encoded with multiple
camera angles).
Press <ZOOM>Change the magnication level of the image. When the magnica-
tion level is greater than “1” (Zoom), use the Navigation Keypad to
pan across the image (up, down, left, right).
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Operation Modes
Digital Media Discs
Press <SOURCE> to place the unit in DVD source mode (LOADING/1.
DVD-VIDEO will appear on screen).
Load a disc with compatible digital media les into the disc tray. A 2.
content menu will appear on screen.
Menu Operation
Press the <UP> or <DOWN> arrows of the navigation keypad to select a
folder or a le, then press [ENTER] to enter the selected folder or play the
selected le. (You can also use the numeric keypad to select and conrm
folders and les.)
Press the <LEFT> arrow to return to the previous menu.
Press <PREVIOUS> or <NEXT> to skip to the previous or next menu
page, respectively.
Press <PROG> to toggle between FOLDER and FILELIST playback
modes.
Press <MENU> to return to the content menu when playing a disc (if
available).
See the Getting Started section for basic playback controls (Play/
Pause, Next/Forward, etc.)
JPEG Picture Discs
Press <SOURCE> to place the unit in DVD source mode (LOADING/1.
DVD-VIDEO will appear on screen).
Load a JPEG picture CD into the disc tray; the unit will load the disc 2.
contents automatically.
Press <STOP> to enter the thumbnail mode to preview the pictures. 3.
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Operation Modes
Thumbnail Mode Operation
To view a picture, use the navigation keypad to select a picture and
then press <ENTER>.
To start a picture slide show, use the navigation keypad to select the
“Slide Show” option and then press <ENTER>.
To go to the previous or next page, use the navigation keypad to
select the “Previous” or “Next” option, and then press <ENTER>.
To start Remote Key Function mode, use the navigation keypad to
select the “Menu” option and then press <ENTER>. The remote key
functions are as follows:
On the remote…Function
Press <PLAY>Start or pause slideshow playback.
Press <NEXT> or <PREVIOUS>View the next or previous picture, respectively.
Press <RIGHT> or <LEFT>Rotate the picture.
Press <UP> or <DOWN>Flip the picture.
Press <PROG>Change the slide show transition eect
Press <ZOOM>When viewing a picture, press <ZOOM> and then press
<FORWARD> or <REVERSE> to increase or decrease the
magnication level, respectively.
When the magnication level is above 100%, use the
navigation keypad to pan around the magnied picture.
Press <ZOOM> again to exit and return to normal viewing
mode.
Press <STOP>Return to thumbnail mode.
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