COBY electronic DVD-755 User Manual
DVD-755
Compact 5.1-Channel Progressive Scan DVD Player
Instruction Manual
Please read this manual carefully before operation.
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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-755
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
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Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
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Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
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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 or aerosol
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cleaner s. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Attachments: Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer. Use of other attachments may
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be hazardous.
Water and Moisture: Do not use this product near water (e.g., near a bath tub, wash-
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bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in wet basements, or near a swimming pool and the
like).
Accessories: Do not place this product on an unstable c art, stand, tripod, bracket,
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or table. Use only with car ts, stands, tripods, brackets, or tables recommended
by the manufacturer or sold with the produc t. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
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surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
Ventilation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of
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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 surfac e. 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 the rating label.
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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 line plug
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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, tr y 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 be walked on or
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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 overload pro-
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tection. This is a safety feature. See the operating instr uctions 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.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding:
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If an outside antenna is con-
nected to the product, be sure
the 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 informa-
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
tion 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 the antenna
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or cable system during a lightning storm or when it is left unat tended 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 power lines or
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other electr ic 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 receptacles as this
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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 as they may
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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 expose you
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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 qualied ser-
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vice 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 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 ser vice.
Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure that your service technician has used
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replacement parts specied by the manufacturer or have the same characteristic s as the original par t.
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 technician to
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perform 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
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the manufacturer.
Heat: The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
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or other products (including ampliers) that produce heat. Read these instructions carefully. Keep these
instructions for future reference.
Note:
The rating label is located on the rear panel of the device.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................5
ABOUT OPTICAL DISCS .................................................................................................................7
Disc Requirements ...........................................................................................................................7
Disc Care and Maintenance ............................................................................................................7
Handling a Disc ........................................................................................................................7
Cleaning a Disc ........................................................................................................................7
FEATURES ........................................................................................................................................8
LOCATION OF CONTROL S ............................................................................................................9
Front Panel .......................................................................................................................................9
Rear Panel .......................................................................................................................................9
Remote Control ..............................................................................................................................10
CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................................11
Audio/Video Connections at a Glance ..........................................................................................11
Progressive Scan Video (480p) Connection .................................................................................12
Standard Television Connection ....................................................................................................12
Stereo (2-Channel) Audio Connection with Amplier ....................................................................13
Surround (5.1-Channel) Audio Connection with Amplier .............................................................13
Remote Control ..............................................................................................................................14
Power Supply .................................................................................................................................14
BASIC OPERATIONS .....................................................................................................................15
Basic Playback ...............................................................................................................................15
Play/Pause/Stop ....................................................................................................................15
Previous/Next (Skip) ..............................................................................................................15
Forward/Reverse (Search) ....................................................................................................15
Slow........................................................................................................................................15
Menu Navigation ............................................................................................................................16
Numeric Keypad .............................................................................................................................16
Adjusting the Volume .....................................................................................................................16
Disc Error Messages .....................................................................................................................16
Power Management .......................................................................................................................16
PLAYER FUNCTIONS .....................................................................................................................17
Menu / Title ...................................................................................................................................17
Setup ..............................................................................................................................................17
On-Screen Display .........................................................................................................................17
Repeat Mode ..................................................................................................................................17
Repeat A-B Mode ..........................................................................................................................18
Multi-Angle/Subtitle/Audio .............................................................................................................18
Zoom ..............................................................................................................................................18
Program/Random ...........................................................................................................................18
DVD Program Mode ...............................................................................................................19
CD Program Mode .................................................................................................................19
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SETUP ............................................................................................................................................ 20
Language Settings .........................................................................................................................20
Display Settings .............................................................................................................................20
Speaker Settings ............................................................................................................................21
Audio Settings ................................................................................................................................21
Parental Settings ............................................................................................................................21
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 22
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................... 23
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) Audio 12 cm 74 min
JPEG CDs -- Still Picture 12 cm --
Audio + Video
(moving 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.)
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
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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 subject discs to prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, high humidity, or high tem-
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peratures.
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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242 min (SS- DL)
266 min (DS-SL)
484 min (DS-DL)
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.
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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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5.1-Channel Audio for Surround Sound Systems
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Optical, Digital, and Analog AV Outputs for Home Theater Use
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NTSC/PAL Compatible
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Convenient Front Panel and 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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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
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21 3 4 5 6
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Front Panel
Disc Tray
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Power Indicator
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Open/Close Button
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Play/Pause Button
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Stop Button
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Power Button
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Front Panel Display
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Remote Control Sensor
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Rear Panel
AC Power Cord
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Component Video Out
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(Progressive Scan)
Composite Video Out
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S-Video Out
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5.1-Channel Audio Out:
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SL (Surround Left)
SR (Surround Right)
FL (Front Left)
CENT (Center)
SW (Subwoofer)
Optical Digital Audio Out
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2.1-Channel Audio Out:
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L-CH (Left Channel)
R-CH (Right Channel)
Coaxial Digital Audio
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Out
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