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DVD-233
Compact Progressive Scan DVD Player
Instruction Manual
Please read this manual carefully before operation.
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PRECAUTIONS 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-233 Serial No. The lightning flash 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 sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is i
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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 instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation; e) if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way; f) when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance—this indicates a need for service. 22. Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure that your service techni- cian has used replacement parts
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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 SETUP ............................................................................................................................................ 24 Language Settings .........................................................................................................................24 Display Settings .............................................................................................................................24 Audio Settings ..............................
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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 (moving 12 cm picture) 266 min (DS-SL) 484 min (DS-DL) Audio Compact Discs Audio 12 cm 74 min (CDs) JPEG CDs -- Still Picture 12 cm -- This unit can play back CD-R and CD-RW discs that contain audio titles or JPEG picture files. Discs not listed above are not supported by this unit
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ABOUT OPTICAL DISCS DVD Region Codes DVD discs and DVD players are manufactured under a compulsory worldwide agreement, the DVD Regional Code System. DVD players will only operate with DVD discs encoded with the same corresponding Regional Code. Region Region Code 1 Canada, USA Europe (including Poland, Romania, Czech Republic), Japan, Middle East 2 (including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran, South Africa) 3 East Asia (including Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea), Southeast Asia 4 Australia, Caribbea
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FEATURES • Progressive Scan DVD Player • Compact and Slim Design • DVD, DVD±R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, and JPEG Compatible • Dolby Digital Decoder • Digital and Analog AV Outputs for Home Theater Use • NTSC/PAL Compatible • Convenient On-Screen Display • Multiple Language, Subtitle, and Camera Angle Support • Picture Zoom Function • Parental Lock Control • 100-240V Automatic Power Switching P Pa ag ge 1 e 10 0 C Co oby E by Elle ec ct tr ro on niic cs C s Co or rp po or ra at tiio on n w ww ww w..c co
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GETTING STARTED DVD-233 at a Glance Rear Panel Front Panel 10. AC Power Cord 1. Power Button 11. 2.1-Channel Audio Out: 2. Power Indicator L (Left Channel) 3. Disc Tray R (Right Channel) 4. Open/Close Button 12. Coaxial Digital Audio Out 5. Remote Sensor Button 13. Component Video Out (Progressive Scan - 480p) 6. Previous/Reverse Button 14. Composite Video Out 7. Next/Forward Button (Interlaced - 480i) 8. Stop Button 15. S-Video Out 9. Play/Pause Button (Interlaced - 480i) 4 5 1 2 3 6 7
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GETTING STARTED Remote Control 25 24 1. Power/Standby 2. Title 3. Subtitle 1 23 4. Menu PBC 5. Audio 6. Mute 2 7. Program 8. Setup 3 9. Navigation Keypad 22 10. Slow 4 11. Play/Pause 12. Stop 5 21 13. Prev/Rev 20 14. Next/Fwd 19 6 15. Step 7 18 16. Volume + / - 8 17. Progressive Scan 17 18. Zoom 19. Repeat A-B 9 20. Repeat 16 21. Clear 10 22. Numeric Keypad 15 23. Open/Close 24. On-Screen Display 25. Angle 11 12 13 14 The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim the
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GETTING STARTED Remote Control Battery Installation • 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 sen- sor 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 approxi- matel
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GETTING STARTED Overview of Audio/Video Connections P Pa ag ge 1 e 1 C Co oby E by Elle ec ct tr ro on niic cs C s Co or rp po or ra at tiio on n w ww ww w..c co oby byu us sa a..c co om m P Pa ag ge 1 e 1 Amplifier with Digital Decoding Composite Video Coaxial Input S-VIDEO 2-Channel Audio S-VIDEO Cable Connect only one type Connect the AC power of audio or video cord to the wall outlet connection at a time to AFTER all other cables minimize interference. are connected.
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To TV Component Video Input GETTING STARTED Standard Television Connection at a Glance Connect the player’s Composite Video Output to the TV’s Composite Video Input (yellow). Connect the player’s 2-Channel L&R Audio Outputs to the TV’s L&R Audio Inputs (red/white). Yellow White Y Red To TV Composite Video Input Progressive Scan Video (480p) Connection Green Connect the player’s Component Video Output to the TV’s Blue Red Component Video Input (red/green/blue). Connect the player’s 2-Channel L
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GETTING STARTED Stereo (2-Channel) Audio Connection with Amplifier Component or Composite Video Connection Digital Audio (Surround) Connection with Digital Decoding Amplifier Use only ONE of the following connections to avoid signal interference: 1) 2.1-Channel Audio Out 2) Coaxial Digital Audio Out* *requires a Digital Decoding Amplifier Component, Composite, or S-Video Connection Digital Output can be output in two formats: Raw or PCM. For more information, please see the “Setup > Audio S
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GETTING STARTED Power Supply This unit should be used with 100-240V 50/60Hz AC wall outlets, only. Complete all system con- nections first before connecting the power. 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 fire or electric shock. Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric shock. Power Management If the player will not be in use for a long period of time, set the Pow
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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. Select the video line. Set your TV to display the video line connection that corresponds to your DVD player (e.g., AV1, AV2, S-Video, Component, DVD, etc.) The DVD output will be displayed on the TV screen when the proper line has been selected. 3. Load a disc. Press the Open/Close button to open the disc tray. Insert a disc with the label-side up.
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BASIC OPERATIONS 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. Normal x1/2 x1/4 x1/8 x1/16 x1/32 Press STEP frame-by-frame playback. Each successive press of STEP will advance the video one frame. Press to resume normal playback. Audio will be muted during fast-forward, fast-reverse, and slow-motion playback. Menu Navigation To navigate DVD disc
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BASIC OPERATIONS • DTS Discs: This player does not have a built-in DTS decoder. • Connect to a digital amplifier using a Digital Audio Connection (optical or coaxial) to enjoy DTS audio discs. • Select Dolby 5.1 or 2-Channel Stereo Downmix instead of the DTS setting. 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. P Pa ag ge e
