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PRECAUTIONS For Customer Use: CAUTION Enter below the serial number that is located on the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK bottom of the unit. Retain this information for future reference. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELEC- Model No. TF-DVD8501 TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK) OF THE UNIT. REFER SERVICING ONLY TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Serial No. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pre
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future refer- ence. 3. Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions: All operating and usage instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANS/NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, ground- ing of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 22. Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure that your service techni- cian has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same charac- teristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 23. Safety Check: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service tech- nician to perform safety checks to ensure that the product is in proper oper
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS.................................................................................................................................. 2 IMPORTANT.SAFETY.INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................. 3 TABLE.OF.CONTENTS....................................................................................................................... 6 ABOUT.OPTICAL.DISCS......................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MORE.FUNCTIONS........................................................................................................................20 Search ....................................................................................................................................20 DVD Chapter/Title Search: ............................................................................................20 DVD Time Search (within a specified title): ......................................
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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) 242 min (SS-DL) Audio + Video DVD-Video Discs 12 cm (moving picture) 266 min (DS-SL) 484 min (DS-DL) Audio Compact Discs (CDs) Audio 12 cm 74 min MP3 CDs Audio 12 cm ~14 hours (CD-R, CD-RW) JPEG CDs -- Still Picture 12 cm -- This unit can play back CD-R and CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, MP3 files, or JPEG picture files
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PACKAGE CONTENTS Please make sure that the following items are included in the package with your DVD player. Should any of these items be missing, please contact your local dealer. Mute Clear Step 1. TF-DVD8501 4. AV Cable 7. Headphones (2) 2. Mounting Bag 5. AC Adapter + Cord 8. Remote Control 3. Battery 6. DC Car Adapter 9. Cassette Adapter Page Coby Electronics Corporation www.cobyusa.com Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS Main Unit DC 9V IN POWER Switch Headphone Jack Note: LCD Display The Power Indicator lights green during normal playback, and red Speakers when in Standby mode. The Battery Charge Indicator lights red while the battery is charging, and green when it is fully charged. AV Switch (In/Out) Video Jack (In/Out) Power Headphone Out Indicator Optical/Audio Jack Remote (In/Out) Volume control Sensor LCD MODE PREV LCD M O D E PREV TITLE NEXT NEXT DISPLAY STOP RETURN RET U
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS Swivel Screen The TF-DVD8501 comes equipped with a screen that can swivel 180 degrees for your convenience. You may also transform the TF-DVD8501 into a tablet-style player for simple mounting on a car headrest with the included mounting bag. 1. Open the screen. 2. Swivel the screen 180-degrees. 3. Close the screen with the display facing up. Make sure to secure the screen with the latch. Remote Control Mute Clear Step Page 10 Coby Electronics Corporation www.cobyusa.
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CONNECTIONS Standard Connection to a TV (AV Out) Your player can output audio and video to play DVDs on an external display (e.g., a television). • Using the supplied AV patch cable, connect the player’s Video In/Out jack to your TV’s Com- posite Video In jack (yellow). • Using the supplied AV patch cable, connect the player’s Audio In/Out jack to your TV’s RCA Stereo In jack (red and white). • Set the AV Switch to the OUT position. (TV or Monitor with Audio/Video Input) Set the AV Switch to t
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CONNECTIONS Optical Audio (5.1-Channel) Out Your player can output 5.1-channel surround sound audio through the Optical/Audio jack. You will need a Dolby Pro Logic Surround amplifier and an optical cable to use this feature. Note: Please refer to your receiver’s instruction manual for more infor- mation on how to properly set up your surround sound system. Page 1 Coby Electronics Corporation www.cobyusa.com Page 1
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Connection to an External Device (AV In) Your player can accept input from an external device with AV output jacks (e.g., a VCR, cable box/antenna, game console). • Using the supplied AV patch cable, connect the player’s Video In/Out jack to the external device’s Composite Video Out jack (yellow). • Using the supplied AV patch cable, connect the player’s Audio In/Out jack to the external device’s RCA Stereo Out jack (red and white). • Set the AV Switch to the IN position. Set the AV Switch t
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GETTING STARTED Remote Control • Refer to the diagram. Remove the bat- tery compartment cover located on the rear of the remote control. Insert batter- ies, making sure to match their polari- ties (+/-) 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 re- mote within 15 feet of the sensor and at an angle of +/- 60 degrees. • Batteries in the remote will last for ap- proximately 1 year. Replace
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GETTING STARTED Using the Battery Pack (DC) The rechargeable battery pack can be used for approximately 300 charge-cycles without any noticeable change in performance. The battery should be charged fully (minimum 4 hours) before its initial use to ensure optimum lifetime performance. To install the battery pack: 1. Place the battery pack into it’s cradle located on the bottom of the player. 2. Slide the battery in until it clicks into place.. 3. To release the battery, press the battery
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BASIC OPERATIONS Basic Playback 1. Prepare the connections and 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 compartment cover. Insert a disc with the label-side up. Close the cover by hand (make sure the cover clicks into place). • If a single-sided disc is inserted upside-down, the player will display “NO DISC” or “BAD DISC”. 3. Start playback. Press to start playback (some discs may start play
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BASIC OPERATIONS Menu Navigation To navigate DVD disc menus or the player’s setup menus: • Press the NAVIGATION keypads 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. Clear • Press to cancel an entry. Numeric Keypad • Use the numeric keypad to skip directly to a DVD chapter or CD track. • Use the numeric keypad to input numeric data in menu option f
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FUNCTION BUTTONS LCD Mode Press the LCD MODE button to adjust the brightness, contrast, and color of the LCD screen. 1. Press the up/down NAVIGATION keys to select the desired setting to adjust. From top to bottom, the settings are: Screen, Brightness, Contrast, Color, and Reset. 2. Press the left/right NAVIGATION keys to adjust the selected setting. • Adjust the SCREEN to switch between 4:3 (standard) SCREEN 16 : 9 4 : 3 and 16:9 (wide screen) aspect ratios. • Adjust the BRIGHTNESS to make
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MORE FUNCTIONS Search Press SEARCH to go directly to a desired point of a disc (eg, Title, Chapter, Time). DVD Chapter/Title Search: • Press SEARCH once to display the Chapter/Title Search Bar shown below. • Press the left/right NAVIGATION keys to select (highlight) an entry field. • Use the Numeric keypad to input the desired chapter/title number, or press the up/down NAVIGATION keys to increase/decrease the chapter/title number. • Press ENTER to confirm and execute the search or press SEARCH
