Coby TFTV992 User manual

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Important Safety InstructionImportant Safety Instruction
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
DANGER:
Visible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure
to beam.
CAUTION:
These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce
the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer to
manual for servicing instructions.
POWER SUPPLY:
Connect one end of the supplied adapter to the unit DC 9V slot and the other end
to an AC100-240V wall outlet. If the unit will not be used for a long time, disconnect
the plug from the outlet.
Before plugging the power cord into an AC outlet, make sure that all necessary
connections have been properly made.
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TFTV992
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.”
Please read this manual before connection and use.

Important Safety Instruction
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Maintain well ventilated conditions around the
product. Do not put product on bed, sofa or anything that blocks ventilation. Install
according to instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
15.Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Copyright Protection
Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance, and lending of disks are prohibited.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims
of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
Table of Contents
Table Of Contents
Important Safety Instruction
Unpacking ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
Main Features -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
Unit View--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
Remote Control -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
Power Connection--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
Cable Connection---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
DTV Function---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
USB/SlideShow -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
Troubleshooting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
Specifications ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14

Unpacking
Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV/monitor. if any item is
missing, contact your dealer.
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Main Features
Multiple Modes
DTV
USB
Slideshow
Color TFT Liquid Crystal Display
Supports the picture size of a normal screen (16:9)
High Resolution
Superior sound
Built-in speakers produce high quality sound effects.
NOTE: It is normal for a TFT screen to experience some light or dark spots appearing on the
LCD screen.
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Adapter
Antenna
Main Unit DC Car Cord
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Unit View
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MODE
Display the mode option menu.
ENTER/MENU
Display the system setup menu. It also works
as the Enter button to confirm options.
VOL-/+
Adjust the sound level.
It also works as the left/right direction button
when working with the system menu.
CH -/+
Skip channels.
It also works as the up/down direction button
when work with the system menu.
Phone
USB Port
MODE
ENTER/MENU
VOL- VOL+
CH-
Remote
Sensor
Speaker
Power Indicator
Screen
CH+
DC 9V IN
Power
Switch
Power Switch
Switch on/off the player.
LCD Screen
Present high resolution pictures.
Remote sensor
Sense remote signal.
USB Port
Connects to USB.
DC9V Power Jack
Connects to the power source.
Phone Jack
Connects to the ear/head phone.
Antenna
Jack
Unit View
Rear Panel
Using the Stand
1. Unit stand is located at the rear cabinet of the player. Lift it up manually from its lock mechanism,
applying a little bit strength when doing this
2. Lean the player against the stand to achieve a slopewise viewing position. You can adjust the bend
angle to get a comfortable position.
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STAND
Extensible
Antenna
Antenna
Plug
Antenna Jack

Remote Control
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Remote Control
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Remote Control Drawing
Remote Control Drawing
Using The Coin Lithium Battery
1. Press to the arrow direction, take out the battery holder.
2. Place the battery onto the holder with the positive side facing up.
3. Push in the holder.
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Remote Control Operation
Point the remote to the sensor from no more than 7meters by about 60 degrees.
The operating distance may vary depending on the brightness around.
a) Do not point bright lights directly at the remote control sensor.
b) Do not place objects between the remote control unit and the remote sensor.
c) Do not use the remote control unit simultaneously operating any other equipment.
1. POWER
Press this button to turn the unit on/off(Standby).
2. INFO
Press this button to display the current
working information.
3. MENU
Press this button to display the system menu.
4. Direction buttons & Enter
When working with the system menu, use
direction buttons to select an option, press
Enter to confirm. The up/down direction button also
works to skip DTV channels. The left/right direction
button also functions as volume controller.
5. EXIT
Press this button to exit menu setup.
6. Number Buttons
Use number buttons to input numeric data. When the attempted input is greater than 9,
press “-” to display digit entries.
7. MUTE
Press the button to muffle/restore sound.
8. ZOOM
Press this button to zoom images.
9. MTS
Press this button to set audio languages.
10. MODE
Press this button to dsplay the mode option menu, repeatedly press the left/right direction
button or the VOL+/- button to select a desired mode, press the Enter button on the
remote control or the MENU button on the main uint to confirm.
11. CC
Press this button to select a desired close caption.
12. EPG
Press this button to display the TV program guide.
13. LIST
Press this button to display the channel list.
14. RETURN
Press this button to reveal the previously viewed channel.
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Cable Connection
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Antenna Connection
To view television channels, a signal must be received by the device from one of the following
sources: internal antenna/outdoor aerial antenna/cable television network/satellite network.
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Power Connection
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AC adapter:
This AC adapter operates on
100-240V~~50/60Hz 0.5A Max
DC OUT: 9V
Power Connection
The player works on either the supplied AC adaptor or the built-in 7.4V Lithium battery pack.
When the unit operates on AC source, it will not consume the battery power.
Using the AC Adaptor
**Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
Connect one end of the supplide adaptor to the unit’s DC 9V jack, and the other end to a wall
outlet with AC100-240V.
Note:
a. If the unit will not be in used for a long period of time, disconnect power supply.
b. In order to prolong the operation life, the intervals of continuous power-on should be no
less than 30s.
Charging Battery Pack
The battery pack can be recharged for about 300 times without obvious performance
drop. For initial use, we recommend it be charged for at least 2.5 hours.
To charge the battery pack, just connect the power supply and turn on the player.
Using the DC Car Cord)
Using the Built-in Antenna
The built-in telescopic antenna is designed for outdoor broadcast reception
1. Connect the Built-in antenna plug to the Coaxial antenna input jack.
2. Extend the antenna and adjust its orientation for best reception
Using the External Antenna
An external antenna is included for indoor use , or for areas where receception is weak
1. Disconnct the built-in antenna plug if it is connected to the antenna jack.
2. Connect the external antenna to the antenna jack. The base of the external antenna is
magnetic, it can be conveniently mounted on any metal surface,
NOTE: Broadcast reception quality varys depending on geographic location and antenna
orientation. If you are in a location with very weak TV receiption, it is possible to connect your
own antenna to the coaxial antenna input jack as needed.
Antenna Port Antenna Plug
Extensible Antenna
To the DC 9V jack of the player
To the car DC Jack.
Plug the DC Car Cord to the DC in Jack for power supply.
The DC Car Cord is only for the in-car use.
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Basic Operation
1. Connect the antenna and the power supply.
2. Press MODE to display the mode option menu, press the left/right direction button or
VOL+/- button to select DTV, press ENTER on the remote or MENU on the main unit to
enter.
3. Press CH+/- on the main unit or the up/down direction button on the remote to skip
channels, or use number buttons to input a channel directly . For an initial use, you need to
scan channels via Channel Menu. Please read the “Channel Menu” section.
4. Press VOL+/- on the main unit or the left/right direction button on the remote to adjust the
volume.
Setup Menu
More advanced functions and internal settings are perfomed with the system setup menu,
please read this section carefully.
Press MENU to display system setup menu.
While working with menu,
Use direction buttons and the ENTER button to adjust settings. Press MENU to exit/back up
menus.
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Picture Menu
Audio Menu
Setup Menu
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TV Function TV Function
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Adjust the display contrast
Adjust the display brightness
Adjust image sharpness
Adjust the display tint
Adjust the display color
Set the zoom effect as Wide/Normal
Contrast
Brightness
Sharpness
Tint
Color
Zoom Mode
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Audio Language Set the audio language .
Balance Adjust sound balance
Audio Language
Balance
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Set the OSD language.
Set the OSD transparent effect
Set OSD display time
Set the closed caption mode. Press the right button to enter
the option menu.
CC Mode - Set the CC mode as CC On/CC Off
Basic Selection- Set the basic CC type.
Advance Selection - Set the advanced CC type.
Option- Press the right direction buton to enter “Option”. In Option
menu, set “Mode” as “Custom” to edit CC to your own preference
Restore Default Reset the unit to the factory default.
Menu Language
Transparent
OSD Time Out
Closed Caption
Restore Default

Trouble Shooting
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Symptom Check and Action
No power
No picture
No sound
Make sure the unit has been powered on manually.
Check if the power cord has been properly connected to the power outlet.
Check if the main power has been switched on.
Try another TV channel
Check if the system connection is proper and secure.
Check if the connection cables are damaged.
Increase the volume.
Check if the sound system has been properly set.
Check if the AV audio signal input cable has been connected properly.
Color distorted Reset the color system of the unit.
Check if the system has been properly connected.
Check if the AV video signal input cable is connected properly.
Picture and
sound are interfered Check if the system has been properly connected.
If using antenna, adjust the antenna.
Remote control does
not work
Make sure the POWER button on the unit has been turned on manually.
Remove the obstacles between the remote control and the player.
Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on the player.
Check if the batteries of the remote control have been loaded with correct polarities.
Replace the batteries of the remote control.
Malfunction Should the player develop a malfunction, unplug the player for 30 minutes.
After that, power on the player and the restore function should reset the player.
Specification
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TV system ATSC
AC/DC Adapter
AC input 100-240V 50/60Hz
DC output (+9V / 1A)
On working 10W (Max)
Speaker 2x 8 / 1.5 W
Power consumption
Operating temperature range 10 c-40 c
Dimension 268x206x38.5 mm
Antenna Impedance 75 Ohm unbalance
Tuning System FS with PLL
TFT Panel Characteristic Active Area 198X118MM
Size 9.0 Inch
Pixel Pitch(mm) 0.309(H)x0.477(V)
Resolution 640x3(RGB)X234(H)
DTV Characteristic DTV System AIR/QAM 64/QAM256
Channel Received VHF-L ch.2 to B (57~129MHz)
VHF-H ch. C to KK(135~363 MHz)
UHF ch. LL to 69 (369~803 MHz)
P/N:
If you have a problem with this device, please read the troubleshooting guide section 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.
Address
COBY Electronics Technical Support
150 Knowlton Way
Savannah, GA 31407
Email
[email protected]
Web
www.cobyusa.com
Phone
800-727-3592: Weekdays 8:30AM–9:00PM EST
Saturdays 9:00 AM-5:30PM EST
718-416-3197: Weekdays 8:00AM–5:30PM EST

Channel Menu
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TV Function
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Set the antenna system as Air/Cable
Scan and save all available channels, overwriting previous search.
When you use a cable antenna, you need to select a relavant system
first before start scaning.
This option would enable users to hide unwanted programs.
Select this option, press the right direction button to access the Show/
Hide menu. In the Show/Hide menu, press the up/down button to
locate the channel you want to hide, press OK/ENTER to confirm. To
reveal the hidden channel, press OK/ENTER again.
Press the left/right direction button to select the channel.
This option would enable users to name their own programs.
1. Select the channel you want to put a label.You can use Channel No
option or directly locate the channel by number buttons/CH+/-.
2. Select “Channel Label”, press the right direction button to show the
edit menu. In the menu, press the left/right direction button to move
left/right, press the up/down direction button to change characters.
Display the DTV signal intensity.
Air/Cable
Auto Scan
Show/Hide
Channel No
Channel Label
DTV Signal
Slideshow/USB Playback
Press MODE to enter the players mode menu. Repeatedly press the left/right direction button/
VOL+/- to select DTV/Slideshow/Settings/Video/Music from the mode menu, press ENTER on
the remote or MENU on the main unit to access. DTV is set as a default mode.
Slideshow - Plug USB into the player’s USB port at the unit side panel, select “Slideshow”
from the mode menu, press ENTER to access.
Use direction buttons and the ENTER button to confim files to be played.
During slideshow, press ENTER to display funciton icon. Use the left/right button and the
ENTER button to perform function, press MENU to exit/back up settings.
Slideshow duration and effect could be set via “Settings” option. Please read “Settings” part
below.
Video/Music - Connect USB, select Video/Music from the mode menu, press ENTER to
access. use direction buttons and the ENTER button to confirm a playback, as well as to
perform a certain function.
Settings - Select “Settings” from the mode menu, press ENTER to access. While working with
the settings menu, use directions to select an option, press ENTER to confirm..
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Slideshow/USB
Set Menu Adjust the mode menu effect.
Set Slideshow Adjust the slideshow effect and
duration.
Info Display firmware information.
Reset Reset all settings.
Update Software Enable software update.