DVD-514 Compact 5.1-Channel Progressive Scan DVD Player Instruction Manual Please read this manual carefully before operation.
PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK) OF THE UNIT. REFER SERVICING ONLY TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 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-514 Serial No.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions carefully. Keep these instructions for future reference. 2. Heed all warnings and follow all instructions. 3. Do not expose to water or moisture. 4. Clean only with a dry cloth. 5. Keep objects away from ventilation openings. Do not block ventilation openings at any time. 6. Do not install near any apparatus that produces heat such as stoves, radiators, amplifiers, etc. 7. Do not force the power plug into a wall outlet.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS.................................................................................................................................. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS....................................................................................................................... 4 ABOUT OPTICAL DISCS..................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS Repeat Mode..........................................................................................................................17 Repeat A-B Mode...................................................................................................................17 Multi-Angle/Subtitle/Audio......................................................................................................17 Zoom..........................................................................................
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) Audio + Video (moving picture) DVD-Video Discs 12 cm 242 min (SS-DL) 266 min (DS-SL) 484 min (DS-DL) Audio Compact Discs (CDs) JPEG CDs -- Audio 12 cm 74 min Still Picture 12 cm -- This unit can play back CD-R and CD-RW discs that contain audio titles or JPEG picture files.
FEATURES • Progressive Scan DVD Player • Compact, Slim Design (2” High) • Dolby Digital Decoder • 5.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS Front Panel 1 2 7 1. Disc Tray 2. Power Indicator 3. Open/Close button 4. Play/Pause button 3 4 8 5. Stop button 6. Power button 7. Front Panel Display 8. Remote Control sensor Rear Panel Y 1. Audio (Front Left) 2. Audio (Surround Left) 3. Audio (Front Right) 4. Audio (Surround Right) 5. Audio (Center) 6. Audio (Subwoofer) 7. Audio (Digital Optical) 8. Audio (Left) 9. Audio (Right) 10. Component Video Jacks (Progressive Scan) 11.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS Remote Control 1. STANDBY key 2. TITLE key 3. SUBTITLE key 4. MENU PBC key 5. AUDIO key 6. MUTE key 7. PROGRAM key 8. SETUP key 9. NAVIGATION keys 10. SLOW key 11. PLAY/PAUSE key 12. STOP key 13. FWD/REV keys 14. STEP key 15. VOLUME keys 16. ENTER key 17. P-SCAN key 18. ZOOM key 19. A-B key 20. REPEAT key 21. CLEAR key 22. NUMERIC keys 23. OPEN/CLOSE key 24. OSD key 25.
S-VIDEO Cable Y Coaxial Input Optical Input S-VIDEO Cable CONNECTIONS Audio/Video Connections 10
CONNECTIONS Standard Television Set Connection Y The Progressive Scan connection Y/Cb/Cr Progressive Scan Video Connection Green Blue Red Y Blue Green Red 11
CONNECTIONS Stereo Audio (2-Channel) Connection with Amplifier Digital Audio (5.
GETTING STARTED Remote Control • Refer to the diagram. Remove the battery compartment cover located on the rear of the remote control. Insert batteries, making sure to match their polarities (+/-) to the markings on the inside of the compartment. Replace the cover. • To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor of the player. Operate the remote within 15 feet of the sensor and at an angle of +/- 60 degrees. • Batteries in the remote will last for approximately 1 year.
BASIC OPERATIONS Basic Playback 1. Prepare the power supply. Set the Power Switch to the ON position to turn the player on. 2. Load a disc. Press the Open/Close button to open the disc tray. Insert a disc with the label-side up. Press the Open/Close button again to close the disc tray. • 3. If a single-sided disc is inserted upside-down, the player will display “NO DISC” or “BAD DISC”. Start playback. Press PLAY to start playback (some discs may start playing automatically).
BASIC OPERATIONS Menu Navigation To navigate DVD disc menus or the player’s setup menus: • Press the NAVIGATION keys (arrows) to select a desired feature or option in the menu. • Press ENTER to confirm a selection in the menu. • • For some menu options, you may be able to use the numeric keypad to input data. Press Clear to cancel an entry. Numeric Keypad • Use the numeric keypad to skip directly to a DVD chapter or CD track.
PLAYER FUNCTIONS Menu / Title • Press the MENU key during DVD playback to return to the DVD’s Main menu. • Press the TITLE key during DVD playback to return to the DVD’s Title menu. Setup Press the SETUP key to enter the player’s setup menu. Enter the Setup menu to adjust the player’s internal settings; please see the SETUP section for more details.
PLAYER FUNCTIONS Repeat Mode Press REPEAT to change the repeat mode of the player. Each successive press of REPEAT will change the mode as follows: Track Chapter Track Folder Disc Off Title Disc Off Disc Note: Some DVD discs do not allow Repeat mode. Off Repeat A-B Mode To repeat playback of a specific section of a disc (loop): 1. Press A-B to set the desired start point (“A”) of the section to be repeated. 2. Press A-B again to set the desired end point (“B” of the section to be repeated. 3.
PLAYER FUNCTIONS DVD Program Mode 1. Load a DVD and press PROGRAM. 2. Press the right NAVIGATION key to select the “Title” column; press the up/down NAVIGATION keys to select a title. 3. Press the right NAVIGATION key to select the “Chapter” column; press the up/down NAVIGATION keys to select a chapter. 4. Press PLAY (or ENTER) to confirm the selection. 5. Repeat steps 2-4 until you have finished programming your selections or when you have programmed the maximum 20 tracks. 6.
SETUP Enter Setup mode to adjust the various internal settings of the player. Make sure the player has been completely stopped before entering Setup mode. 1. Press SETUP to enter Setup mode. 2. Use the NAVIGATION keys to select a desired item. 3. Press ENTER to confirm a selection. 4. Press SETUP to exit Setup mode (or select EXIT and press ENTER). Language Setup Use the NAVIGATION keys to highlight the desired language selection and press ENTER to confirm.
SETUP Audio Setup Use the NAVIGATION keys to highlight the desired audio selection and press ENTER to confirm. Item Digital Out Description Sets the player’s Optical Out (audio) signal. For use with 5.1-channel receivers (see your receiver’s manuals for more details). Options SPDIF/RAW, SPDIF/PCM, Off Custom Setup Use the NAVIGATION keys to highlight the desired Custom Setup selection and press ENTER to confirm. Item 20 Description Options Parental Ctrl Sets the maturity rating level of the player.
SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply AC: 100-240V Automatic Power Switching Video Signal System NTSC / PAL Video Output Component Video (Progressive Scan) S-Video RCA Composite Video Audio Output Optical Digital Out Coaxial Digital Out RCA Stereo Out Media Supported DVD, DVD±R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, JPEG-CD Accessories Included Full Function Remote Control AV Cable Unit Dimensions 8.86” x 2.0” x 10.43” (WHD) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
TROUBLESHOOTING If you have a problem with this player, please read the troubleshooting guide below and check our website at www.cobyusa.com for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and firmware updates. If these resources do not resolve the problem, please contact Technical Support. COBY Electronics Technical Support Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM–11:00 PM EST Saturday to Sunday, 9:00 AM–11:00 PM EST Email: techsupport@cobyusa.com Phone: 800-681-2629 or 800-727-3592 or 718-416-3197 Web: www.cobyusa.
TROUBLESHOOTING The remote control doesn’t work. • Ensure that the Power Switch has been physically set to the ON position. • Ensure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the player. • Point the remote at the remote sensor on the main unit. • Ensure that the batteries in the remote retain a charge and have been installed correctly. • Try replacing the remote’s batteries. The player has malfunctioned. • Unplug the player.
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