Coby TF-DVD450 User manual

Instruction Manual
Please read this manual carefully before operation.
Portable MP3 Micro System with
256MB Integrated Flash Memory and SD/MMC Card Slot
Instruction Manual
Please read this manual carefully before operation.
TF-DVD450
4.5” Widescreen TFT LCD Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player

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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. TF-DVD450
Serial No.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK)
OF THE UNIT. REFER SERVICING ONLY TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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 sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of important operation and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
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:
This Digital Video Disc player employs a laser system. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure or defeat the safety interlocks. When open and the interlocks are defeated, visible laser radiation is present.
Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specied herein may result in hazardous radia-
tion exposure. DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM.
FCC Notice:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant with the FCC Rules,
Part 15. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communication.
WARNING:
Handling the cords on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot of outlet and fully insert.
NOTICE:
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.
PRECAUTIONS
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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions carefully. Keep these instructions for future reference.
Heed all warnings and follow all instructions.
Do not expose to water or moisture.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
Keep objects away from ventilation openings. Do not block ventilation openings at any time.
Do not install near any apparatus that produces heat such as stoves, radiators, ampliers,
etc.
Do not force the power plug into a wall outlet. If the plug provided does not t into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. (A polarized plug has two blades
where one is wider than the other; the wide blade is provided for your safety.)
Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Protect the cord from being walked on, pinched
by objects, or torn and exposed to liquids (especially at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point at which they exit from the device).
Use only with attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer. Use of attachments/
accessories not recommended by the product manufacturer may be hazardous.
Unplug the device during lightning storms. Unplug the device and remove any batteries when
the device will be unused for long periods of time.
Do not use this device near water. Do not place objects lled with liquids (e.g., vases) on the
device. Never spill liquid of any kind on the device.
Never push objects of any kind into this device through openings as they may touch danger-
ous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a re or electric shock.
Do not use headphones/earphones while cycling, driving, or operating a motorized vehicle.
Do not use headphones/earphones at high volume.
Do not drop or otherwise subject the device to impact.
Do not open or attempt to repair this device. Refer all repairs to authorized service personnel.
When replacements parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement
parts specied by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in re, electric shock, or other hazards.
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this device, ask the service technician to per-
form safety checks to determine that the device is in proper operating condition.
Note:
The main plug is used to disconnect the device. It should remain within reach and should not be
obstructed during intended use.
The rating label is located on the bottom enclosure of the device.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................................................. 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................. 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS...................................................................................................................... 4
ABOUT OPTICAL DISCS.................................................................................................................. 6
Disc Requirements...................................................................................................................6
Disc Care and Maintenance ....................................................................................................6
Handling a Disc................................................................................................................6
Cleaning a Disc................................................................................................................6
PACKAGE CONTENTS .................................................................................................................... 7
LOCATION OF CONTROLS ............................................................................................................ 8
Main Unit ..................................................................................................................................8
Left View ..........................................................................................................................8
Front View ........................................................................................................................8
Right View........................................................................................................................8
Remote Control........................................................................................................................9
CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................................ 10
Standard AV Connection to a TV ..........................................................................................10
Optical Audio (5.1-Channel) Connection ............................................................................... 11
Headphone Connection .........................................................................................................11
GETTING STARTED ........................................................................................................................ 12
Remote Control......................................................................................................................12
Power Supply .........................................................................................................................12
Using the AC Adapter ....................................................................................................12
Using the Battery Pack (DC) .........................................................................................12
Power Management.......................................................................................................14
LCD On/Off Button.................................................................................................................14
Using the Integrated Stand ....................................................................................................14
BASIC OPERATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 15
Basic Playback.......................................................................................................................15
Play/Pause/Stop ............................................................................................................15
Next/Previous (Skip) ......................................................................................................15
Forward/Reverse (Scan)................................................................................................15
Slow ...............................................................................................................................15
Menu Navigation ....................................................................................................................16
Numeric Keypad.....................................................................................................................16
Adjusting the Volume .............................................................................................................16
Disc Error Messages .............................................................................................................16

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DISC FUNCTIONS.......................................................................................................................... 17
LCD Mode ..............................................................................................................................17
Setup......................................................................................................................................17
Display ...................................................................................................................................17
Clear.......................................................................................................................................17
Menu / Title ............................................................................................................................17
Search....................................................................................................................................18
DVD Chapter/Title Search: ............................................................................................18
DVD Time Search (within a specied title): ...................................................................18
CD Time Search: ...........................................................................................................18
Repeat Mode..........................................................................................................................18
Repeat A-B Mode ..................................................................................................................19
Multi-Angle/Subtitle/Audio .....................................................................................................19
Zoom ......................................................................................................................................19
Program .................................................................................................................................19
DVD Program Mode.......................................................................................................19
CD Program Mode.........................................................................................................20
MP3 Program Mode.......................................................................................................20
SETUP ............................................................................................................................................. 21
Language Setup.....................................................................................................................21
Screen Setup .........................................................................................................................21
Audio Setup............................................................................................................................22
Custom Setup ........................................................................................................................22
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................................... 23
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................... 25
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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
DVD-Video Discs Audio + Video
(moving picture) 12 cm
133 min (SS-SL)
242 min (SS-DL)
266 min (DS-SL)
484 min (DS-DL)
Audio Compact Discs (CDs) Audio 12 cm 74 min
MP3 CDs
(CD-R, CD-RW)
Audio 12 cm ~14 hours
JPEG CDs -- Still Picture 12 cm --
This unit can play back CD-R and CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, MP3 les, 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 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 di-
rect sunlight, high humidity, or high temperatures.
Do not bend or press discs.
To reduce the risk of scratches, always put discs back in their case after use. Store discs
vertically in a cabinet.
Do not place stickers or labels on either side of a disc.
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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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.
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Mute
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TF-DVD450
Battery Pack
Carrying Case
AV Cable
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DC Car Adapter
Headphones
Remote Control
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
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Main Unit
Note:
The Battery Charge Indicator lights red while the battery is charging, and green when the bat-
tery has been fully charged..
Left View
Hold Switch
(Lock/Unlock)
Power Switch (On/Off)
Front View
LCD Display
Next/Forward
Previous/Reverse
Navigation Keypad
(Up/Down/Left/Right)
Setup
Disc Compartment Latch
LCD On/Off
Stereo Speaker (Right)
Play/Pause
Stop
Remote Sensor
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Volume Control Dial
Headphone Jack
3.5 mm Stereo Audio Out Jack /
Optical Audio Out Jack
Composite Video Out Jack
DC 9V Power In Jack
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
Remote Control
The keys on the remote control that are also on the main unit control the same functions.
Step
Clear
Mute
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CONNECTIONS
Standard AV Connection to a TV
NOTE:
Refer to your TVs instruction manual for more information on setting it to the proper AV
mode.
Be sure to turn off and unplug your player and TV before making these connections.
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CONNECTIONS
Optical Audio (5.1-Channel) Connection
Your player can output 5.1-channel surround sound audio through the Optical/Audio jack. You will
need a Dolby Pro Logic Surround amplier and an optical cable to use this feature.
Headphone Connection
Connect headphones to the headphone jacks for private
listening.
Lower the volume level before connecting head-
phones, then gradually increase the volume for com-
fortable listening.
Hearing experts advise against the constant use of
personal stereos played at high volume.
Constant high-volume use can lead to hearing loss.
If you experience ringing in your ears or hearing
loss, discontinue use immediately and seek medical
advice.
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Please refer to your receiver’s instruction manual for more infor-
mation on how to properly set up your surround sound system.
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Remote Control
Refer to the diagram. Remove the battery com-
partment 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 sen-
sor of the player. Operate the remote within 15
feet of the sensor and at an angle of +/- 60 de-
grees.
Batteries in the remote will last for approximate-
ly 1 year. Replace the batteries if the remote
control does not work. Do not mix old with new
batteries, or different types of batteries.
Remove the batteries from the remote if it will
not be used for a long period of time.
WARNING
The battery used in this device may present a re or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble, incinerate, or heat the battery (~212○F).
Keep batteries away from children.
Power Supply
Using the AC Adapter
This AC adapter should be used with 100-240V
50/60Hz AC wall outlets.
DC Out: 9V
DC Current: 2.0A max.
Caution:
Do not connect the power plug to a power outlet other than that which is indicated here and
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 electric shock.
Only use AC adapters of the type specied here. Failure to do so may case a re or damage
the player.
Using the Battery Pack (DC)
The rechargeable battery pack can be used for approximately 300 charge-cycles without any
noticeable change in performance.
Important: The battery should be charged fully (minimum 4 hours) before its initial use to
ensure optimum lifetime performance.
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2 x “AAA” 1.5V batteries
To Power Jack
(DC 9V)
To wall outlet
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To install the battery pack:
Match and insert the Retention Clips on the battery pack to the Retention Slots on the
bottom of the player.
Press and slide the battery pack up and into place (the retention clips will click).
To release the battery, press the “OPEN” battery release button and slide the battery pack
down and out.
To charge the battery pack:
Install the battery in the manner described above.
Connect the player’s DC 9V Power In jack to an AC power source with the AC/DC adapter
as described previously. (The Battery Charge indicator will light red while it is charging; it will
light green when the battery is fully charged.)
When the battery charge level is low, the unit will enter STANDBY mode automatically.
It is important to charge the battery fully (minimum 4 hours) before it’s initial use.
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Power Management
If the player will not be in use for a long period of time, set the Power Switch to the OFF position,
remove the battery, and unplug the player.
LCD On/Off Button
When you are listening to a CD or MP3-CD and do not need to use the LCD display, you can ex-
tend the player’s battery-life signicantly by turning off the LCD screen.
Press LCD ON/OFF to turn the screen off. Press the button again to turn the screen back on.
Using the Integrated Stand
There is a Stand built into the back of the battery pack. You can use the stand to position the player
in an upright position for easy tabletop/desktop viewing.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
Basic Playback
Turn the player on .
Set the Power Switch to the ON position to turn the player on.
Load a disc.
Slide the Disc Compartment Latch to the right to open the compartment lid. Insert a disc
with the label-side up. Close the lid by hand (the lid will click into place).
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).
Play/Pause/Stop
Press to play the disc for the rst time.
Press during playback to pause. Press again to resume playback.
Press during playback to stop the disc (“Pre-Stop”). Press to resume playback at the
time-point at which the disc was stopped.
Press when the disc is “Pre-Stopped” to stop playback completely. (When is pressed,
the disc will start playing from the beginning.)
Next/Previous (Skip)
Press to skip forward one track (DVD, CD, MP3, etc).
Press to skip back one track (DVD, CD, MP3, etc).
Forward/Reverse (Scan)
Press to scan forward through the disc. Each successive press of will change the rate
of forward scanning.
Press to scan through the disc in reverse. Each successive press of will change the
rate of reverse scanning.
Slow
Press SLOW for slow-motion playback. Each successive press of SLOW will change the rate
of slow-motion playback. Press to resume normal playback.
Press STEP frame-by-frame playback. Each successive press of STEP will advance the
video one frame. Press to resume normal playback.
Note:
Audio will be muted during fast-forward, fast-reverse, and slow-motion playback.
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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 conrm a selection in the menu.
For some menu options, you may be able to use the numeric key-
pad 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 while
a disc is playing.
Use the numeric keypad to input numeric data in menu option elds when
possible.
Adjusting the Volume
Turn the Volume Control dial to adjust the volume level up or down.
Press MUTE to turn the volume off completely; press mute again to restore the volume to its
previous level.
Disc Error Messages
The following messages will be displayed on-screen if there is a problem with the format of the
loaded disc.
WRONG REGIONAL DISC. The region code of the disc does not match the player’s region
code (Region 1).
WRONG PASSWORD. The parental rating level of the disc is higher than the parental rating
level setting of the player. The player will not play the disc.
WRONG DISC. The player is equipped with automatic disc quality detection software. If the
player detects a disc that is damaged or has a format problem, it may play the disc at a lower
quality or stop play completely, depending on how damaged the disc is.
Note:
DVD disc production quality may vary; some discs may deviate from the industry standard.
Some incorrectly-formatted discs may still play, however, the playback and operational quality of
the disc may be substandard.
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DISC FUNCTIONS
LCD Mode
Press the SETUP button once to adjust the brightness and contrast of the LCD screen.
Press the up/down NAVIGATION keys to select the desired setting to adjust. From top to
bottom, the settings are: Brightness, Contrast, and Reset.
Press the left/right NAVIGATION keys to adjust the selected setting.
Use the BRIGHTNESS adjustment to make the screen
brighter or darker.
Use the CONTRAST adjustment to display a picture
with higher or lower contrast.
Select RESET to return the LCD mode adjustments to
their factory-default settings.
Setup
Press the SETUP button twice 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.
Display
Press the DISPLAY button:
1x: Title Elapsed time is shown on-screen;
2x: Title Remaining time is shown on-screen;
3x: Chapter Elapsed time is shown on-screen;
4x: Chapter Remaining time is shown on-screen;
5x: Status Information is show on-screen;
6x: Cancel on-screen display.
Clear
Press the CTRL/CLEAR button to reset (clear) an input eld if you have made a mistake (e.g., a
Time Search eld).
Menu / Title
Press the MENU button during DVD playback to return to the DVD’s Main menu.
Press the TITLE button during DVD playback to return to the DVD’s Title menu. (Some discs
may not have a title screen.)
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Search
Press SEARCH to go directly to a desired point of a disc (e.g., Title, Chapter, Time).
DVD Chapter/Title Search:
Press SEARCH once to display the Chapter/Title
Search Bar shown to the right.
Press the left/right NAVIGATION keys to select
(highlight) an entry eld.
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 to conrm and execute the search or press SEARCH to exit search mode.
DVD Time Search (within a specied title):
Press SEARCH twice to display the Time Search
Bar shown to the right.
Use the Numeric keypad to input the desired time
(hours, minutes, seconds).
Press Clear to cancel any input errors.
Press to conrm and execute the search or press SEARCH to exit search mode.
CD Time Search:
Press SEARCH once to display the CD Time Search Bar
shown to the right.
Use the Numeric keypad to input the desired time (hours,
minutes, seconds).
Press Clear to cancel any input errors.
Press ENTER to conrm and execute the search or press SEARCH to exit search mode.
Repeat Mode
Press REPEAT to change the repeat mode of the player. Each successive press of REPEAT will
change the mode as follows:
Note:
Some DVD discs do not allow
Repeat mode.
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Repeat A-B Mode
To repeat playback of a specic section of a disc (loop):
Press A-B to set the desired start point (“A”) of the section to be repeated.
Press A-B again to set the desired end point (“B”) of the section to be repeated.
The section “A-B” will now play repeatedly as a loop. Press A-B again to resume normal
playback.
Multi-Angle/Subtitle/Audio
During playback of a DVD that has been mastered with multiple angles, press ANGLE to view
the available alternate camera angles. (A DVD may have up to 9 selectable angles.)
During playback of a DVD that has been mastered with subtitles, press SUBTITLE to view the
available subtitle tracks. (A DVD may have up to 32 selectable subtitles.)
During playback of a DVD that has been mastered with alternate language/audio tracks, press
AUDIO to hear the alternate tracks. (A DVD may have up to 8 selectable audio tracks.)
Zoom
Press ZOOM to change the magnication level of the picture.
During DVD playback, each successive press of ZOOM will change the level of magnication
to: Zoom 2x, Zoom 4x, Normal.
During JPEG CD playback, each successive press of ZOOM will change the level of magni-
cation to: 25%, 50%, 100%, 150%, 200%.
When the magnication level is greater than Normal/100%, use the NAVIGATION keypad to pan
around the magnied picture.
Note: The picture quality will decrease as the zoom level increases.
Program
Enter Program mode to create a custom sequence of tracks to be played.
(Program mode is available only when the player is in NAVIGATE OFF mode. Press the PBC
key to set the player to NAVIGATE OFF mode.)
Note: You can also use the numeric keypad to enter numbers directly in the elds. Use the
navigation keys to move between entry elds.
DVD Program Mode
Load a DVD and press PROGRAM.
Press the RIGHT navigation key to select the “Title”
column; press the UP/DOWN navigation keys to se-
lect a title.
Press RIGHT to select the “Chapter” column; press
UP/DOWN to select a chapter.
Press ENTER to conrm the selection.
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DISC FUNCTIONS
Repeat steps 2-4 until you have nished programming your selections or when you have
programmed the maximum 20 tracks.
Press PLAY to start playback. Press PROGRAM to cancel.
CD Program Mode
Load a CD and press PROGRAM.
Press the RIGHT navigation key to select the
“Track” column; press the UP/DOWN navigation
keys to select a track.
Press ENTER to conrm the selection.
Repeat steps 2-3 until you have nished pro-
gramming your selections or when you have pro-
grammed the maximum 20 tracks.
Press PLAY to start playback. Press PROGRAM
to cancel.
MP3 Program Mode
Load an MP3-CD and press PROGRAM.
Use the navigation keys to select the desired le.
To navigate through subfolders: press the
LEFT/RIGHT navigation keys to enter/exit a
folder.
Press RIGHT to conrm. The conrmed le will be
marked as a programmed le.
Repeat steps 2-3 until you have nished pro-
gramming your selections or when you have pro-
grammed the maximum 20 tracks.
Press ENTER to conrm the selection.
Press PLAY to start playback. Press PROGRAM to cancel.
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