User manual COBY TF-DVD7700

PORTABLE DVD PLAYER Operating Instructions Precautions Thank you for purchasing Portable DVD player. Please read this manual carefully before operating and reserve it for future reference. It will be helpful to you if you encounter any operational problem. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. This Digital Video Disc player employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner s manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service location - see service procedure. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM LASER Type Wave length Output Power Beam divergence Semiconductor laser GaAIAs 650 nm/780nm 5mW 60degree ATTENTION: LASER: CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT -1- Precautions WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, with in an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. ! The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instruction in the literature accompanying the appliance. CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO LASER BEAM. -2- Precautions MACROVISION: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. FCC NOTICE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject of the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause und e sired operation. DOLBY: Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. -3- Table Of Contents INTRODUCTION PRECAUTIONS................. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS.....4 Notes on using the remote control unit...............................................13 Replacing the battery.................... 13 Remote control unit operating range........................................... 14 CAUTIONS ON USING THIS PLAYER.................. 6 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY PACK OPERATION ....................8 Operation of the battery pack...............8 Storage................................................... 8 Service life and disposal ......................8 PARTS AND FUNCTIONS...................15 Liquid crystal display....................15 Main unit control section..............15 Main unit left side..........................16 Main unit right panel.....................17 Main unit rear side........................18 How to stand................................. 18 Main unit bottom side...................18 Remote control unit (frequently used buttons)..............................19 Remote control unit (other buttons)....................................... 20 Names of battery parts and their functions............................ 21 TYPES OF DISCS PLAYABLE ON THIS PLAYER........................... 9 Marks indicated on DVDs................9 Disc structure ................................. 10 CONNECTING THE PLAYER TO OTHER DEVICES........................22 Connecting to a TV....................... 22 Connecting to a Dolby Digital/ DTS/ MPEG decoder or an amplifier with built-in decoder................23 Connecting to a digital amplifier that is not Dolby Digital/ DTS/ MPEG compatible...................... 24 Connecting to active speaker systems....................................... 25 Connecting earphone.................. 26 USING THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.............11 BEFORE USING CHECKING THE 12 ACCESSORIES............... REMOTE CONTROL UNIT AND MAIN UNIT PREPARATIONS............ 13 USING THE BATTERY... 27 Recharging the battery pack....... 27 Notes for recharging.................... 28 Attaching the battery pack to the player........................................... 28 AC power operation......................29 Removing the battery pack from the player.............................. 29 -4- Table Of Contents BASIC OPERATIONS TURNING ON THE POWER......................... 30 PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS.................. 31 Loading ..... .....................................31 Playing.............................................32 If a menu screen appears............... 32 Stopping playback..........................33 Pausing playback............................ 33 Returning to the previous chapter or track(DVDs, video CDs and CDs)...............................................34 Moving to the next chapter or track(DVDs, video CDs and CDs)...............................................34 Removing the disc..........................34 Searching for a specific scene... 37 Viewing in slow motion DVDs and video CDs.................................... 37 Repeating DVDs, video CDs and CDs...............................................37 Selecting angle (multi-angle)................................ 37 Changing from AV OUT to AV IN.......................................... 38 38 Setting Parental Lock Level.......... Video Enhance..............................38 CAUTIONS ON USING.. 39 TROUBLE SHOOTING.. 40 TURNING OFF THE POWER......................... 35 ADVANCED OPERATCONS VARIOUS LANGUAGE AND SUBTITLE SETTINGS..................... 36 Setting the on-screen display language....................................... 36 Setting the subtitle language........36 Setting the audio language........... 36 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS.................. 37 -5- Cautions on Using this Player Do not move the player during playback During playback, the disc spins at high speed, so do not lift or move the player. Doing so may damage the disc. Transpor ting the player When transporting the player be sure to remove the disc and turn off the power, then unplug the power cord . Place of installation Select a stable place near the TV or stereo system to which you are going to connect the player. Do not place the player on top of a TV or color monitor. Install the player away from cassette decks or other devices which are easily affected by magnetic forces. Do not place objects on top of the player Do not place any objects on top of the player. Tur n off the power when not using the player If the player is connected to your TV but not in use then switch the power off this will prevent interference with your normal TV picture. Noise problems may also be experienced if used near a radio. Special note regarding use of player in vehicles We strongly advise against using the player while driving. Most countries and states have laws which prohibit or severely restrict the use of the player in vehicles while driving. Do not leave the player or the battery pack in places where the temperature is extremely low (about-10 or lower) or extremely high (about 60 or higher), such as inside the passenger cabin or trunk in midsummer. Doing so may warp the outer case or reduce the performance or quality of the battery pack. When car r ying on planes Heed the airline company's rules. When car r ying in hospitals Heed the hospital's rules. -6- Cautions on Using this Player Cleaning the player Normally clean the player using a soft, dry cloth. For tough dirt, apply some neutral detergent diluted in 5 to 6 parts water to a soft cloth, wring out thoroughly, wipe off the dirt, then wipe the player with a dry cloth. Note that alcohol, thinner, benzene, insecticides, etc., may cause the print or coating to peel off. Also avoid leaving rubber or plastic products in contact with the player for long periods of time, as this may damage the cabinet. When using chemically treated cloths, read the cloth's instructions carefully. Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before cleaning the player. To clean dirt off the liquid crystal display, wipe the display gently with a soft, dry cloth(such as an eyeglass cleaning cloth). Note that leaving water droplets on the display for long periods of time may result in discoloration or stains. For tough dirt, use a commercially available liquid crystal display cleaner. Copyrights Unauthorized duplication, broadcast, public performance or rental of discs is prohibited by law. -7- Precautions for Battery Pack Operation Operation of the batter y pack Charge the battery pack fully before using it for the first time. When the surrounding temperature is high, the battery pack may sometimes be unusable due to activation of protection circuitry. When the portable DVD player is powered from the battery pack and if the player has not been operated for about 10 minutes with the power switched on, the player will turn off automatically. (Auto power off) The battery pack becomes hot after use and the portable DVD player also becomes hot during use. This is not malfunction. When the battery pack is not to be used for a long period, be sure to remove it from the portable DVD player. If the battery pack is left attached, continual flow of weak current renders it overdischarged and eventually unusable even when you try to charge it later. If the portable DVD player is switched on while the battery pack is not fully charged, the operation may sometimes be unstable. Be sure to charge the battery pack fully before use. soot, etc. When the battery pack is stored for a long period, at least once an year it is recommended to discharge it fully on the portable DVD player, recharge it fully and store it again. Ser vice life and disposal When the charging time or available operation time becomes extremely short, the battery may be reaching the end of its life. The battery pack can be used for about 300 cycles of recharging and operations. To dispose of a used battery pack, wrap a piece of tape around the terminal section and treat it in compliance with your local regulations. Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Storage The battery pack should be stored under an surrounding temperature between 15 and 25 . Avoid storing it under extremely low temperatures, in a place with high temperature and high humidity or in a place subject to -8- Types of Discs Playable on this Player The discs listed on the table below can be played on this player without an adapter. The marks shown on the table below are indicated on the disc's label, package or jacket. Types of playable discs and their marks Diameter/Playable sides DVD video 12cm/singlesided 12cm/doublesided DVD video 8 cm/singlesided 8 cm/doublesided Playback time Playback time (MPEG 2 format) 133 minutes (4.7GB) 242 minutes (8.5GB) 266 minutes (9.4GB) 484 minutes (17GB) (MPEG 2 format) 41 minutes 75 minutes 82 minutes 150 minutes 74 minutes 20 minutes DVD-Video disc CD CD 12 cm/single-sided CD 8 cm/single-sided Marks indicated on DVDs DVD discs or packages include the marks shown below. These marks indicate the type of video or audio signals recorded on the disc and the functions that can be used. Mark 2 Meaning 3 16 : 9 LB 2 ALL -9- Types of Discs Playable on this Player Disc structure CDs are divided in units called tracks. (Generally one track corresponds to one song. Tracks are sometimes further divided into indexes.) CDS Track1 Track2 Track3 Track4 Track5 DVDs are divided in units called titles, which are further divided in chapters. They also include menu screens that do not belong to any title. With movies, normally one movie corresponds to one title. On karaoke discs, one song corresponds to one title. Some discs are not divided in this way, however, so be careful when using the search and programming functions. T itle 1 Title 2 DVDS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 -10- Using These Operating Instructions Be sure to read the operating instructions carefully before using the player. It can ensure you taking maximum advantage of all functions of this player. When this player is connected to a TV or AV amplifier, the setup screen should be displayed. Choose the various corresponding settings according to the connected equipment. With DVDs it is possible to use setup to change the subtitle and audio languages and select the desired sound mode from among multiple sound tracks. In order to take full advantage of the many functions of this player, be sure to store this OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS in an accessible place. -11- Checking the Accessories After unpacking, check that all the accessories listed below are included. AC/DC adapter AV cable Ear phone Car power cable * Only some models have this accessory. * Only some models have this accessory. Card-type remote control unit Operating instructions (this manual) Soft carrying bag Accessories bag Battery pack * Only some models have this accessory. * Only some models have this accessory. -12- O Short car bag PE RA T IN IO ST N RU C TI O N S Remote Control Unit and Main Unit Preparations Notes on using the remote control unit Do not drop or step on the remote control unit or subject it to shocks. Doing so may damage it. Note that the romote control unit may not work if there are obstacles between it and the remote sensor. Do not expose the remote sensor to strong light. Doing so may make operation impossible. Use the remote control unit within the specified operating range. Replacing the battery 1 Insert your finger nails into A and B on the diagram below, press A according to the direction, then pull out the battery holder. 3 Fit the battery holder back to its place. Note: To prevent leakage of fluid from the lithium battery, remove the battery when not using the remote control unit for long periods of time (one month or more). If the battery leaks fluid, carefully wipe it out of the battery case, then change to a new lithium battery. 2 Remove the old battery, then insert the new battery into the battery holder with the + side facing upwards. CR2025 -13- Remote Control Unit and Main Unit Preparations Remote control unit operating range 30 30 Approx. 5 meters The remote control unit can operate within a distance of approximately 5 meters. Note: , Most of the player s operations can be done by using the remote control unit. Some operations, however, can only be done by using the main unit buttons. -14- Parts and Functions Liquid cr ystal display The portable DVD player is equipped with a liquid crystal display. 1 2 34 5 1 Liquid cr ystal display 2 Speakers 3 Control section Control buttons 4 Remote sensor The remote control signals are received here. Off: No power connection. Red: The player is set to standby mode. Blue:The player is on. Turn on the power using ON button on the main unit or the STANDBY button on the remote control unit. 5 Power indicator Main unit control section ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 -15- Parts and Functions 1 Play/pause button Press it to play. When pressing during playback mode, pause mode is set. Press again to resume playback. Keep pressing it for about 1.5 seconds to power on the unit. 2 Stop /off Press it to stop playback. Keep pressing it for about 1.5 seconds to turn off the unit (standby status). Use it to locate at the beginning of previous/next tracks or chapters. Keep pressing it for about 1.5 seconds during playback to switch playing speed of backward/forward through X2, X4, X8, X20, X2. button 3 Previous/next buttons 4 Mode button Use +/- key to adjust after entering one mode. BRIGHTNESS: Level 0 to 8. COLOR: Level 0 to 8. TFT MODE: switch screen between 16:9 and 4:3. VIEW MODE: switch screen between reverse and observe. AV INPUT/OUTPUT: switch the AV function between input and output. Keep pressing the button about 1.5 seconds to turn off the display. and press it to resume. 5 - /+ buttons Press it to adjust display mode. 6 OPEN button Press it to slide the tray out Main unit left side 1 2 3 4 5 -16- Parts and Functions 1 Phone jack For connecting stereo headphone or an amplifier. Use it to adjust the volume of the speakers or headphone. Input or output video signals to connected device by setting AV IN/OUT mode value. The included AV cable is connected here. Input or output audio signals to connected device by setting AV IN/OUT mode value. Output optical audio signals to connected device. The included AV cable or optical digital cable is connected here. 2 Volume control 3 Video in/out jack 4 Audio in/out and optical output jack 5 DC in Connect the included AC adapter here. Main unit right panel 1 Loader status indicator LED Indicate loader status. 2 Tray 3 Open hole When you insert the open-stick into this hole, the tray will slide out. Please turn off the unit before this operation. 1 2 3 1 2 -17- Parts and Functions Main unit rear side 1 Open-stick You can use it to open the tray. 2 Suppor t The unit can stand with this device. 1 1 How to stand 2 2 1 Pull out the support. 2 Draw out the support to a proper position . 3 Pull down the button to lock it. UNLOCK LOCK UNLOCK LOCK 1 2 3 Main unit bottom side 1 Hole for Batter y Pack 2 Nut for Batter y Pack 3 Batter y connector Note: 1 3 2 1 after Remember to insert back the rubber cover to using the battery pack. 3. BATTERY CONNECTOR -18- Parts and Functions Remote control unit (frequently used buttons) AUDIO SUBTITLE OPEN 1 SETUP ANGLE OSD SEARCH : Forward direction : Backward direction 4 PLAY/PAUSE button ( Use this button to play or pause playback. ( 2 3 4 5 PREV NEXT STOP REV PLAY/PAUSE FWD STEP/SLOW MENU TITLE CLEAR C ZOOM REPEAT A-B 6 2 7 3 8 5 MENU button Press this button to display the DVD's menu screen. ( 6 STOP button ( Press this button to stop playback. SHIFT 7 STEP/SLOW buttons( Press this button to slow playback at 1/2, 1/4,1/6,1/7 speed. If at pause status, press this button to playback step-by-step. ) 1 STANDBY button Press this button to turn on or off the power. 8 TITLE button Press this button to display the DVD's title. 2 PREVIOUS/NEXT button ( Use these buttons to search for the beginnings of tracks or chapters. : Backward direction : Forward direction and ( 3 Scan buttons ( and ( Use these buttons to switch playing speed of playing forward or backward. - 19 - Parts and Functions Remote control unit (other buttons) AUDIO SUBTITLE OPEN (Only for VCD, PBC on) 1 2 3 4 SETUP ANGLE OSD SEARCH 11 12 13 14 15 6 ZOOM Zoom the picture on screen. 7 Number buttons PREV NEXT STOP Press these buttons to input numbers. Pressing the SHIFT button to switch from function to number if necessary. 8 REPEAT button REV PLAY/PAUSE FWD STEP/SLOW 5 6 7 8 9 10 MENU TITLE CLEAR C ZOOM REPEAT A-B 16 For DVDs, use this button to play titles or chapters repeatedly. For CDs, use this button to play tracks or the entire disc repeatedly. 9 Press this button during playback to set two points and play the section between them repeatedly. Press the shift button to switch number & function. (Defaut: function) Open the tray and replace/take disk. Press it to switch the DVD's subtitle language. Press this button to display the disc information. A-B REPEAT button SHIFT 10 SHIFT button 11 OPEN 1 AUDIO button Press this button to switch the audio language. Press this button to display setup screen when at stop status. Press this button to display Video Enhance screen during playback. Use these buttons to move the cursor up, down, left and right when selecting setting items . 12 SUBTITLE button 2 SETUP button 13 OSD button 3 Cursor buttons 4 ENTER button 14 ANGLE button Press it to switch angle. Locate a title/ chapter/ time and play. Clear the numbers inputted before. 15 SEARCH button 16 CLEAR button Press it to enter/confirm setting item. Press it to return back the previous item. 5 RETURN button -20- Parts and Functions Names of battery parts and their functions 1 2 3 4 1 DC IN connector 2 Batter y knob 3 Connect the power adapter to recharge. Twist to tighten/detach the battery pack. When the battery is discharging, LED is off. When recharging the battery, LED is red. When the LED becomes green, means finishing recharge. Supply power to the player. Batter y indicator LED. 4 Player ter minals CAUTION: Do not short-circuit the terminals. -21- Connecting the Player to Other Devices Before connecting Turn off the power of the player and the devices to be connected. Connecting to a TV VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R L TV -22- Connecting the Player to Other Devices Connecting to a Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG decoder or an amplifier with built-in decoder With this player, you can enjoy powerful Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG sound. Output the digital signals from the player's digital output to a decoder or amplifier with built-in decoder. Main unit left panel DIGITAL IN -23- Connecting the Player to Other Devices Connecting to a digital amplifier that is not Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG compatible Output the digital signals from the player's digital output to a digital amplifier that is not Doby/DTS/MPEG compatible. Main unit left panel Optical digital cable (not included) To digital audio input jack DIGITAL IN : Signal flow Notes: , Carefully check the player s digital output settings before connecting the player to an amplifier equipped with a digital audio input jack which is not Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG compatible. Do not play DVDs when the audio settings are not correct. Or may cause strong noise and damage your speakers. -24- Connecting the Player to Other Devices Connecting to active speaker systems Main unit left side : VIDEO IN TV -25- Connecting the Player to Other Devices Connecting ear phone Connect the earphone' s plug securely to the PHONE JACK on the player. To listen to music through the earphone, first use the VOLUME CONTROL on the left side of the main unit to lower the volume to minimum level, then adjust the volume to comfortable level. Be careful not to set the volume to too high level when using earphone. Main unit left side VOLUME Earphone To PHONE jack Notes: Insert the headphone plug securely. No sound will be heard if the earphone is securely connected. Note: It is not possible to hear the sound of DTS-compatible DVDs over earphone. Strong noise is produced when DTS discs are played, so do not listen to such discs through earphone. -26- Using the Battery Recharging the batter y pack Recharging the battery pack as described below. 1 2 1 Connect the DC output plug of AC adapter to the batter y pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the power outlet. When recharging starts, the recharge LED lights in red. The recharge LED lights in green when recharging completes. Remove the power cord from battery pack. Recharging usually completes in about 4~5 hours. The battery pack can be used for about 300 cycles of recharging and operations, though this is variable depending on the operating conditions. Charge the battery pack fully before using it for the first time. CAUTION Place the battery pack and AC adapter on a flat surface for recharging. Do not short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack and AC adapter. Notes: The battery charger(AC adapter) is compatible with supply voltage between 100 and 240 V AC and can be used universally. When you want to use it on an overseas travel, however, be sure to prepare a power plug adapter matching the local power outlet. -27- Using the Battery Notes for recharging When the battery pack is hot, it may take longer time than usual for recharging or may sometimes be unusable to be recharged. Wait for the battery pack to cool down before retrying recharging. If the recharge LED can not be lit, check whether the AC adapter and battery pack are connected firmly to have perfect contact. To protect the battery pack, do not recharge a fully charged battery pack repeatedly. Repeated overcharging may deteriorate the battery performance. The battery pack becomes hot after recharging, but this is not malfunction. The battery pack may not be recharged fully if recharging at a hot place. Do not recharge it under very hot environment, it may cause explosion. The surrounding temperature during recharging affects the recharge efficiency. Recharge is the most efficient between 10 and 30 . Recharging the battery pack at a place within this temperature range whenever possible. Attaching the batter y pack to the player 1 Attach the battery pack to the unit. 2 Align the guide hole of the player with the guide rod on the battery pack. Turning the battery knob clockwise until the battery pack is tighten with the player. Attach the battery pack to the player as described below. 3 Now the player can be operated. If the battery pack is fully recharged, the player can play DVDs continuously for over 3 hours. . 1 2 -28- Using the Battery If the power is switched on while the battery pack is not fully charged, the player operation may sometimes become unstable. Be sure to charge the battery pack fully before using. The battery pack is being recharged slowly while the player is playing with AC adapter connected. The battery pack is being recharged as recharged separately while the player is at STAND BY mode with AC adapter connected. After connecting the battery pack and power on, press OSD button on remote control at PLAY ". PAUSE or STOP status to show symbol " This symbol indicates capability of the battery pack. While the battery pack has lower capacity, will be flashed to remind you. " " AC power operation 1 Connect the DC output plug of the AC 2 Connect the AC adapter to a power outlet. Now the player can be operated. adapter to the DC IN jack on the player. CAUTION: Be sure to use the AC adapter provided with the player. Before inserting or removing the DC output plug of the AC adapter, always be sure to turn off the power of the portable DVD player. Removing the batter y pack from the player The battery pack can be removed from the player as described below. 1 Turn off the power of the player. 2 Turning the battery knob anti-clockwise to remove battery pack. -29- Turning On the Power 1 Connect the AC adapter to a power outlet.