DP-768
7” Widescreen TFT LCD Digital Photo Frame
with Video and Music Playback
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read this manual carefully before operation
Precautions
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufcient magnitude to constitute 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 acc ompanying the appliance.
For Custom er Use:
Enter below the serial number that is located on the bot tom of
the unit. Retain this info rmation for future reference.
Model N o. DP-768
Serial N o.
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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Precautions
WARNING:
To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose this device to rain or moisture. Dangerous high
voltage is present inside the enclosure. Do not open the cabinet.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot of outlet and fully insert.
CAUTION:
Changes or modic ations not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Protec t your hearing:
Hearing experts advise against the constant use of personal stereos played at high volume.
Constant exposure to high volumes can lead to hear ing loss. If you should experience ringing
in the ears or hearing loss, discontinue use and seek medical advice.
NOTICE:
The LCD panel used in this player contains millions of thin lm transistors that have been
manufactured using a high-technology process to deliver a crisp, clear, and detailed picture.
Occasionally, a few of these transistors may become stuck or non-active; please note that
this is a normal result of the manufacturing proc ess and does not affect the performance of
the player.
Important Safety Instructions
Read these instructions.
1.
Keep these instruc tions.
2.
Heed all warnings.
3.
Follow all instructions.
4.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
5.
Clean only with dry cloth.
6.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordanc e with the manufacturer’s
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instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
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apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
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has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and
a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
10.
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use at tachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
11.
Use only with the car t, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the
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manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
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Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the ap-
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paratus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Caution
• Never push objects of any kind into this product, through openings or other wise; this
may result in objects touching dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could
result in a personal or proper ty damage or injur y, including re or electric shock. Never
spill liquid of any kind on the product.
• Ventilation: Any electrically powered consumer electronic product generates heat while
in use, thereby requiring proper ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product
and to protect it from overheating, do not operate the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar soft surface, and never block any ventilation slots or openings provided for
the unit. This product should not be operated in any enclosed area such as a cabinet,
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided for the unit.
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Important Safety Instructions
• Water is a natural conductor of electricity. To avoid the possibility of shock or severe
injury, do not use this product in or near any sources of water (e.g., a bath tub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, in wet basements, a swimming pool and the like).
• Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on 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 produc ts intended to operate
from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
• Lightning can cause power surges, which may damage or destroy your product. For
added protection, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods
of time.
• Overloading: Always operate any electrical device in accordance with applicable electrical
codes. Never overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles
as this can result in a risk of personal or property damage or injury, including re or electric
shock.
• Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards, including the risk of injury or
damage to persons or propert y. Your warranty will also be voided. Refer all servicing to
qualied service per sonnel.
• Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this produc t from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualied servic e personnel if: a) the power-supply or plug is damaged in any way; b)
liquid has been spilled or if objects have fallen or been introduced into the product; c)
the product has been exposed to rain, water or other sources of moisture; d) the product
does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and/or require extensive work by a qualied service technician to restore the product to its normal operation; e) the product has been dropped or
damaged in any way; f) the product exhibits a distinc t change in performance indic ative
of a need for service.
• Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure that your ser vice technician has used replacement par ts specied by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in injury to proper ty
or persons including the risk of re, electric shock, or other hazards, and your warranty will
be voided.
• Safety Check: Upon completion of any ser vice or repairs to this product, ask the ser vice
technician to per form appropriate 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
recommended by the manufacturer.
Table of Contents
PRECAUTIONS .....................................................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................4
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...........................................................................6
PACKAGE CONTENTS .........................................................................8
FEATURES .............................................................................................9
LOCATION OF CONTROLS ................................................................10
Main Unit ...........................................................................................................10
Remote Control ................................................................................................. 12
Installing a Battery in the Remote Control ................................................13
Using the Remote Control ........................................................................ 14
GETTING STARTED ............................................................................. 15
Installing a Memory Card ..................................................................................15
Connecting Power to your Frame .....................................................................16
Turning Your Photo Frame On/Off ....................................................................16
PLAYING YOUR FILES ........................................................................ 17
File Browser Menu ............................................................................................ 17
Using the File Browser Inter face ..............................................................18
File Type Icons .......................................................................................... 18
Extended Settings..................................................................................... 19
Card Selection Menu ................................................................................ 20
Photo Viewer ..................................................................................................... 21
Photo Viewer Controls ..............................................................................21
Photo Slideshow .......................................................................................22
Audio/Video Player ...........................................................................................23
Audio/Video Player Controls ....................................................................23
SETUP MENU ......................................................................................25
Language Options ............................................................................................. 25
Photo Options ...................................................................................................26
Reset Options ...................................................................................................27
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Table of Contents
OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS ..............................................................28
Headphones ...................................................................................................... 28
Audio Out ..........................................................................................................28
Composite Video ............................................................................................... 29
CHANGING THE FACEPLATE ............................................................30
FIRMWARE UPGRADES ......................................................................32
TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................................................33
SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................35
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 DP-768
1.
Remote Control
2.
Two Wooden Frames (Maple and Black)
3.
AC Adapter
4.
Manual
5.
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Features
7” Widescreen TFT LCD Color Display
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Displays JPEG Image Files
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Plays MP3 and WMA Audio Files
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Plays AVI, MPG, and XviD Video Files
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AV Output for use with Home Theater Systems
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SD, MMC, MS, xD, and CF Card Slots
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Full-Size USB Port for use with Flash Memory Drives
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Integrated Stereo Speakers
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Two Interchangeable Frames
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Wall Mountable Design with Detachable Stand
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Main Unit
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Front View
Remote Sensor
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7” TFT LCD (16:9)
2.
Rear View
Frame Clip
3.
Mounting Hole
4.
Speaker
5.
Detachable Stand
6.
Top View
Menu/Setup
7.
Press once for Menu;
Press and hold for Setup
Enter/Slideshow
8.
Press once for Enter;
Press and hold for Slideshow
Down
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Location of Controls
Up
10.
Left /Volume Down
11.
Press once for Left;
Press and hold for Volume Down
Right/Volume Up
12.
Press once for Right;
Press and hold for Volume Up
Volume Level Dial
13.
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Location of Controls
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Left View
Compact Flash (CF)
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Memory Stick (MS)
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xD-Picture (xD)
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Secure Digital (SD) /
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Multi Media Card (MMC)
USB Full-Size
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(for use with USB ash drives)
Right View
Video Out
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Headphone / Audio Out
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Power Switch (On / Off)
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Power In Jack
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Remote Control
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Menu
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Aspect Ratio
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Play / Pause
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Zoom
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Up (Navigation)
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Left (Navigation)
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Down (Navigation)
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Right (Navigation)
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Enter
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Stop
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Previous / Reverse
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Next / Forward
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Volume Down
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Volume Up
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Angle
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Setup
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Slideshow
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Location of Controls
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Location of Controls
Installing a Batter y in the Remote Control
The remote control requires one
“CR2025” battery. To load a battery in
the remote:
Slide the compartment out in
1.
the direction of the arrow.
Place the battery in the com-
2.
partment with the positive side
(+) facing up.
Push the compartment in to close.
3.
Batteries will last for about one year under typical usage. Replace
the batteries if the remote is no longer working.
Remove the battery if the remote control will not be in use for an
Used batteries should be disposed of safely and not incinerated.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
extended period of time.
The battery used in this device may present a re or chemical
hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, incinerate, or
heat the batteries.
Attention should be shown to the environment aspects of battery
disposal.
Location of Controls
Using the Remote Control
Point the remote at the remote sensor of the photo frame at a distance of no
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more than 15’ and at an angle no greater than 60 degrees.
Do not spill water on the remote control.
Do not use the remote control for other equipment at the same
time.
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Getting Started
To start playing photos, music, and videos on your digital photo frame, you will
need to:
Install a memory card with compatible photo, music, and/or video les.
1.
Connect your photo frame to a power source.
2.
Turn on the photo frame.
3.
Installing a Memory Card
Your photo frame suppor ts the following types of memory cards:
Secure Digital cards (SD)
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MultiMedia Card (MMC)
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Compact Flash cards (CF)
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xD-Picture card (xD)
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Memory Stick (MS)
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Simply insert the memory card of your choice into its corresponding card slot located on the left panel of the photo frame. Take care to orient the card in the proper
direction.
Additionally, a full-size USB port is provided for use with USB ash memory
drives.
MS and SD cards cannot be installed for use at the same time.
Getting Started
Connecting Power to your Frame
Your Photo Frame should be connected to
an AC 100-240V wall outlet.
Using the supplied power adapter,
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plug one end of the adapter into
your photo frame’s Power In Jack
and plug the other end into an AC
100-240V wall outlet.
Do not connect the power plug to a power outlet other than that
which is indicated here or on the 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
Use only the AC adapter supplied with the photo frame. Failure to
Turning Your Photo Frame On/Off
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electric shock.
do so may cause a re or damage the player.
To turn your photo frame on, set the Power Switch to the “On” position.
To turn your photo frame of f, set the Power Switch to the “Off ” position.
If no memory cards have been loaded, the photo frame will auto-
matically display a demo slideshow after 10 seconds. To stop the
demo slideshow, press any button or load a card.
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Playing Your Files
File Browser Menu
The File Browser allows you to view and play photos, music, and videos from any
memory cards loaded into your photo frame.
Load a card into its corresponding slot and turn on the player. The photo frame will
display the File Browser menu shown below.
You can also access the File Browser menu at any time by pressing .
To play a le, use the navigation keys to select a le and press to start
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playback.
Selected File
1.
Number of Selected File /
2.
Total Number of Files
Current Card Icon
3.
Name of Selected File
4.
File Type Icon
5.
Extended Information of
6.
Selected File (if available)
Extended Settings
7.
Thumbnail Preview
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Playing Your Files
Using the File Browser Interface
Use the Navigation keys to make a selection:
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To move the selection up, press .
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To scroll up quickly, press and hold .
To move the selection down, press .
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To scroll down quickly, press and hold .
To move the selection lef t, press .
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To scroll left quickly, press and hold .
To move the selection right, press .
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To scroll right quickly, press and hold .
Press to conrm the highlighted selection.
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To return to the previous screen/folder, press .
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To change the selected memory card, press until the Card Selection
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menu appears.
File Type Icons
Icon Description
Photo File
Audio (Music) File
Video File
Folder
Previous Folder (Up)
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Playing Your Files
Extended Settings
Filter
Choose which types of les will be displayed (Audio, Photo, or Video).
If a there is no checkmark next to the type, those les will not be displayed
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in the list.
Flat Mode
Turn Flat Mode on or of f. When Flat Mode is on, all les loaded on the memory
card will be played.
Additionally, there are 2 Flat Mode options that you can set.
Repeat: Of f, Single, Folder, All
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Mode: Normal, Shufe, Intro (for Audio only).
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When Flat Mode is set to off, only audio les will be played.
Program
Use the Program List to customize the order in which les will play.
Edit Mode must be set to “On” for all functions to be available.
Use the Navigation Keys to select Edit Mode in the Extended Settings.
1.
Select les from the list and press to mark them with a check. To remove
2.
the check, press again.
Select and conrm “Add to Program”. This will add the marked les to the
3.
Program List
To view the Program List, select and conrm “Program View”.
4.
Playing Your Files
To play the Program List:
Make sure that Edit Mode is set to “Off ”.
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Select a le in the Program List and press to start playback. The les in
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the Program List will be played in sequence automatically.
To add more les to the Program List:
When the frame is in Program View, select and conrm “Browser View”.
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Repeat Steps 1 to 4 to add les to the Program List.
To remove les from the Program List:
Make sure that Edit Mode is set to “Off ” and that the frame is in “Program
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View”.
Select les from the Program List and press to mark them with a check.
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Select “Clear Program” to remove the marked les.
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Card Selection Menu
If multiple memory cards have been loaded, use the
Card Selection menu to view les on a different card.
From the Play Menu screen, press until the
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Card Selection menu appears.
Press or to select a card and then press
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to conrm. The photo frame will load the contents
of the card and display the Play Menu screen.
MS and SD cards cannot be installed for use at the same time.
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Playing Your Files
Photo Viewer
To start viewing your photos, select a photo le from the File Browser menu and
press . The Photo Viewer will launch and display your photo in full-screen mode.
The photo frame will display compatible photo les, only. Baseline
JPEG les of up to 8MB and 32 million pixels are supported.
Photo Viewer Controls
Remote
Key
or
Frame
Button
Hold ENT ER/
SLIDES HOW
ENTER /
SLIDES HOW
MENU
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--
Description
View the next photo.
View the previous photo.
Toggle the photo slideshow on or off.
Pause the photo slideshow.
Stop and return to the File Browser menu.
Change the magnication level of the displayed photo.
Each successive press of will change the magnication level as shown below:
Rotate the displayed photo.
Each successive press of will rotate the photo 90
degrees in a clockwise direction (90, 180, 270, No Rotation).
Playing Your Files
Remote
Key
Photo Slideshow
The slideshow function is enabled automatically when viewing your photos. When
the slideshow function is enabled, the next photograph in the list will be displayed
automatically after a predetermined length of time.
To toggle the slideshow function off or on, press .
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To manually view the next photo, press .
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To manually view the previous photo, press .
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To change the length between transitions, change the option in the Setup
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menu. Please refer to the Setup section of this manual for more information.
Frame
Button
Change the aspect ratio of the display.
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Photo Viewing options may be set in the Setup menu. Please refer
to the “Setup” section of this manual for more information.
Photo Slideshow options may be set in the Setup menu. Please
refer to the “Setup” section of this manual for more information.
Each successive press of will toggle the display
between a 4:3 (standard) or 16:9 (widescreen) aspect
ratio.
Description
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Playing Your Files
Audio/ Video Player
To start playing music or video, select an audio or video le from the File Browser
menu and press .
The photo frame will play compatible audio and video les, only.
MP3 and WMA audio les and AVI (XviD), MPG, and MPEG video
les are supported.
Audio/ Video Player Controls
Remote
Key
Frame
Button
-- Play the next le.
-- Play the previous le.
Change the rate of forward playback (fast forward).
Each successive press will change the rate as follows:
Press to resume normal playback.
Change the rate of reverse playback (rewind).
Each successive press will change the rate as follows:
Press to resume normal playback.
ENTER /
SLIDES HOW
MENU
Volume
Level Dial
Play or pause the le.
Stop playback.
Increase the volume level.
Description
Playing Your Files
Remote
Key
Frame
Button
Volume
Level Dial
Repeat and Shufe playback options may be set in the Flat Mode
settings. Please refer to the “Playing Your Files > Extended Settings > Flat Mode” section of this manual for more information.
Decrease the volume level.
Description
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Setup Menu
To adjust the settings and options of your digital photo frame, press . The Setup
Menu be displayed on screen.
Use the navigation keys to highlight and display option / sub-menu.
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To conrm a selection, press .
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To return to a previous menu level, press .
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To exit the Setup Menu, press .
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Please choose your desired settings as shown in the screens
below. The options marked ‘ ” are the default settings.
Language Options
OSD Language: Sets the language of the on-screen display.
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Subtitle: Sets the language of the video subtitle. The video le must have
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subtitle support for this option to work.
Setup Menu
Photo Options
View Mode: The Auto Fit setting will scale photographs to best t the display.
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JPEG Interval: Sets the inter val between slideshow transitions.
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Transition: Sets the slideshow transition type.
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When the Transition option is set to “User”, the photo slideshow
function will not automatically transition to the next photo. Press
or to manually transition to the previous or next photo,
respectively.
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Reset Options
Select and conrm “Yes” to restore the default settings of the photo frame.•
Setup Menu
Optional Connections
Your digital photo frame comes equipped with stereo audio and video output
jacks.
Disconnect power from the photo frame and all additional
components prior to making these connections.
Headphones
Connect the Headphone / Audio Out jack to a pair of headphones or earphones for
private listening. Audio output to the speakers will be disconnected automatically
when a pair of headphones are in use.
Audio Out
Connect the Headphone / Audio Out jack to a pair of speakers, a stereo TV, or an
amplier for audio output only.
An audio connection cable terminating in a 3.5mm plug is re-
quired to make this connection.
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Optional Connections
Composite Video
Connect the Video Out jack to a TV or monitor with composite video input capability for video output. Combine this connection with the Audio Out connection for
Audio and Video output to a T V with AV Input jacks or a home theater system.
A composite video connection cable terminating in a 3.5mm plug
is required to make this connection.
Please refer to the instruction manual of your TV for more guidance.
Changing the Faceplate
Your digital photo frame comes equipped with interchangeable faceplates to match
your home decor.
To detach a faceplate from your photo frame:
Rotate the clips on the rear of the frame in the direction indicated by the
1.
arrows in the diagram.
The main unit may now be separated from the faceplate.
2.
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Changing the Faceplate
To attach a faceplate to your photo frame:
Place the front of the main unit into the rear of the faceplate.
1.
Rotate the clips on the frame in the direction indicated by the arrows in the
2.
diagram so that the frame is secured to the main unit.
Firmware Upgrades
From time to time, COBY may release rmware updates to improve the performance of the DP-768 or to add additional features. Please check the COBY web site periodically at www.cobyusa.com to see if new rmware has been released for
your photo frame.
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Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with this unit, please read the troubleshooting guide below
and check our website at www.cobyusa.com for Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQs) and rmware updates. If these resources do not resolve the problem,
please contact Technical Support.
COBY Electronics Technical Suppor t
56- 65 Rust Street
Maspeth, NY 11378
Email: techsuppor t@cobyusa.com
Web: www.cobyusa.com
Phone: 800-727-3592 (8:00 AM–11:00 PM EST, seven days a week)
The player does not turn on.
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I cannot select a memory card.
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The player will not play my music le.
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The player will not play my video le.
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800-681-2629 (8:00 AM– 5:30 PM EST, Monday to Friday)
718-416-3197 (8:00 AM–5:30 PM EST, Monday to Friday)
Make sure the unit has been powered on manually (i.e., the Power Switch has
been physically set to the ON position).
Ensure that the power cord has been properly connected to the power outlet.
Ensure that a memory card or USB ash drive has been properly installed.
Ensure that the memory card or USB ash drive is not defective.
Ensure that the le is in a compatible format (MP3 or WMA).
The le may be copy-protected. This player cannot play copy-protected les.
Ensure that the video le will play on your computer using Windows Media
Player 10. If the le works on the computer, use the same computer to convert the video to a compatible format.
Troubleshooting
The sound quality of the music is poor.
Try playing the le on your computer. If the sound quality is still poor, try
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downloading the le again or re-encoding the le yourself.
Ensure that the bit rate of the le is not too low. The higher the bit rate of the
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le, the better it will sound. The minimum recommended bitrate is 128kbps
for MP3s and 96kbps for WMAs.
The picture is noisy or distorted when connected to a TV.
Reset the color system of the T V set.
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Ensure that the photo frame is connected using an RCA composite video
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cable.
There is no sound.
Ensure that the volume has been set to a reasonable level.
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The remote control does not work.
Make sure the unit has been powered on manually (i.e., the Power Switch has
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been physically set to the ON position).
Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the frame.
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Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on the frame.
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Ensure that the battery has been installed correctly in the remote control.
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Replace the battery.
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The photo frame has malfunctioned.
Turn the photo frame off and let it rest for 30 minutes. After that, turn on the
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photo frame -- the restore function should reset the photo frame.
Try updating the player’s rmware. Please refer to the Firmware Upgrade
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section of this manual for detailed instructions.
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Specications
Display Type 7” Full-Color TFT LCD
Display Resolution 480 x 23 4
Memory CF Card Slot
SD/MMC Card Slot
xD Card Slot
MS Card Slot
USB Flash Drive
Audio Format Support MP3 (32 - 384kbps, CBR/ VBR)
WMA
Video Format Support AVI (XviD)
MPG
MPEG
Photo Format Support JPEG (8MB maximum)
Audio Output 3.5mm Stereo / Headphone Out
Integrated Stereo Speakers
Video Output Composite Video
Power Supply DC 12V, 1A
100-240V AC Adapter
1 x CR2025 Battery (Remote)
Specications and manual are subject to change without prior notice.
768ZR
COBY Electronics Corp.
56- 65 Rust Street
Maspeth, NY 11378
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