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Product Type Portable DVD player with 3.5" TFT LCD display
Model TF-DVD560
Brand Coby
Display 3.5-inch TFT LCD, resolution 320 x 240
Disc Compatibility DVD-Video, Audio CD, MP3 CD (CD-R/RW), JPEG CD
Region Code Region 1
Power Supply AC 100-240V (adapter); DC 9V, 2A
Battery Rechargeable battery pack, ~300 charge cycles, full charge min. 4 hours
Power Consumption ≤ 9W
Video Output 3.5mm mini-jack to Composite Video
Audio Output 3.5mm stereo headphone; 3.5mm optical/audio line-out
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 90 dB typical
Dynamic Range 90 dB typical
Dimensions (W x H x D) 5.43" x 6.30" x 1.89" (main unit + battery)
Weight 1.48 lbs (main unit + battery)
Built-in Games 12 SEGA games
Remote Control Infrared, range up to 15 ft, ±60° angle, uses 2 x AAA batteries
Package Contents Player, battery pack, carrying case, AV cable, AC adapter, DC car adapter, headphones, remote, 2 x AAA batteries
Playback Functions Play/Pause/Stop, Skip, Search, Slow, Step, Repeat, A-B Repeat, Zoom, Program
Disc Error Messages Wrong regional disc, wrong password, wrong disc
Setup Language Options English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish (OSD); plus many for menu/audio/subtitle
Safety Certifications FCC Class B, UL listed adapter

Frequently Asked Questions - TF-DVD560 COBY

How do I charge the battery for the first time?
Charge the battery fully for a minimum of 4 hours before initial use. Connect the AC adapter to the player and a wall outlet; the Battery Charge Indicator lights red during charging and green when fully charged.
What disc formats does the TF-DVD560 support?
It supports DVD-Video, Audio CD, MP3 CD (CD-R/RW), and JPEG CD. It does not support PC CD-ROM, CD-Extra, CD-G, or CD-I discs.
How do I play the built-in SEGA games?
Stop disc playback completely (press STOP twice), then press and hold START on the main unit. Use the navigation keys to select a game and press START to load. Use controls: navigation, A/B buttons, and START as needed. Press RESET to return to the game menu.
What should I do if the player shows 'NO DISC' or 'BAD DISC'?
Ensure the disc is loaded label-side up. If a single-sided disc is inserted upside-down, these messages appear. Also check that the disc is clean and not damaged. Clean with a soft cloth radially from center to edge.
How can I extend battery life while listening to CDs or MP3s?
Press the LCD ON/OFF button to turn off the LCD screen. This significantly extends battery life when video is not needed.
My remote control is not working. What should I check?
Make sure the player is powered on (Power Switch ON), remove any obstacles between remote and sensor, point directly at the sensor. Check that the batteries are installed correctly with proper polarity and have charge. Replace batteries if needed.
How do I connect the player to a TV?
Use the provided AV cable. Connect the composite video out (3.5mm jack) to your TV's video input, and the audio out to the TV's audio input. Ensure the TV is set to the correct AV input mode.
What is the default parental control password?
The default password is 8888. You can change it in the Custom Setup menu. The player will not play discs rated higher than the set level.
How do I clean the disc?
Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe fingerprints and dust from the playing surface. Wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge. Do not use chemicals like benzene or thinners.
The player has frozen or malfunctioned. How do I reset it?
Unplug the player and remove the battery pack for 30 minutes. Then reinstall the battery and plug in the player. Power it on; the restore function should reset the player.

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USER MANUAL TF-DVD560 COBY

3.5" TFT LCD Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player with

12 SEGA Games

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Instruction Manual

Please read this manual carefully before operation.

PRECAUTIONS

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

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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. TF-DVD560

Serial No.

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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.

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The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

To prevent fire 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 specified herein may result in hazardous radiation 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.

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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. If the plug provided does not fit 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.)
  8. 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).
  9. Use only with attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Use of attachments/accessories not recommended by the product manufacturer may be hazardous.
  10. Unplug the device during lightning storms. Unplug the device and remove any batteries when the device will be unused for long periods of time.
  11. Do not use this device near water. Do not place objects filled with liquids (e.g., vases) on the device. Never spill liquid of any kind on the device.
  12. Never push objects of any kind into this device through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
  13. Do not use headphones/earphones while cycling, driving, or operating a motorized vehicle.
  14. Do not use headphones/earphones at high volume.
  15. Do not drop or otherwise subject the device to impact.
  16. Do not open or attempt to repair this device. Refer all repairs to authorized service personnel.
  17. When replacements parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
  18. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this device, ask the service technician to perform 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.

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

Standard AV Connection to a TV 10

Optical Audio (5.1-Channel) 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 (Search) 15

Slow 15

Menu Navigation....16

Numeric Keypad....16

Adjusting the Volume 16

Disc Error Messages ....16

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DVD/CD FUNCTION 17

LCD Mode 17

Setup 17

Display 17

Ctrl/Clear (Control/Clear)....17

Control 17

Clear....18

Menu / Title 18

Search....18

DVD Chapter/Title Search: 18

DVD Time Search (within a specified 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

MP3 FUNCTION 21

SEGA GAMES FUNCTION 22

SEGA Games Menu 22

SEGA Game Controls....22

SETUP 23

Language Setup....23

Screen Setup 23

Audio Setup....24

Custom Setup 24

SPECIFICATIONS....25

TROUBLESHOOTING 26

ABOUT OPTICAL DISCS

Disc Requirements

This DVD player supports playback of the following discs.

Type Disc Mark Content TypeDisc Size Max. Playback Time
DVD-Video DiscsCOBY TF-DVD560 - Disc Requirements - 1Audio + Video (moving picture)12 cm133 min (SS-SL)
242 min (SS-DL)
266 min (DS-SL)
484 min (DS-DL)
Audio Compact Discs (CDs)Audio 1 COBY TF-DVD560 - Disc Requirements - 2 4 min
MP3 CDsCOBY TF-DVD560 - Disc Requirements - 3(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 files, or JPEG picture files. 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 direct 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.

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Cleaning a Disc

Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe off any fingerprints 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.

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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  1. TF-DVD560
  2. Battery Pack
  3. Carrying Case

  4. AV Cable

  5. AC Adapter + Cord
  6. DC Car Adapter

  7. Headphones

  8. Remote Control
  9. 2 x "AAA" Batteries

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

Main Unit
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Left View

  1. Rechargeable Battery Pack
  2. Battery Charge Indicator
  3. Hold Switch (Lock/Unlock)
  4. Power Switch (On/Off)
  5. Power Jack

Front View

  1. LCD Display
  2. Next/Forward
  3. Previous/Reverse
  4. Navigation Keypad (Up/Down/Left/Right)
  5. Setup (DVD mode) Reset (Game mode)
  6. Remote Sensor

  7. LCD On/Off (DVD mode) Start (Game mode)

  8. Disc Compartment Latch
  9. Play/Pause (DVD mode) "B" Button (Game mode)
  10. Stop (DVD mode) "A" Button (Game mode)
  11. Stereo Speaker (Right)

Right View

  1. Volume Control Dial
  2. Headphone Jack
  3. 3.5 mm Stereo Audio Out Jack / Optical Audio Out Jack
  4. Composite Video Out Jack

Note:

The Battery Charge Indicator lights red while the battery is charging, and green when the battery has been fully charged..

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

Remote Control
Title Power Menu Enter Navigation Keypad Mute Numeric Keypad Clear Repeat A-B Repeat Audio Subtitle Title Title Display P/N Menu Setup Enter Zoom Mute 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Clear Search Step A-B Repeat Slow PBC Audio Sub-Title Angle Program Play/Pause Stop Zoom Previous / Next (Skip) Forward / Reverse (Search) Step Search PBC Slow Program Angle

CONNECTIONS

Standard AV Connection to a TV

(TV or Monitor with Audio/Video Input) To Optical/ Audio Line-Out To Video Out To Audio/Video Input Audio/Video (AV) Cable

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.

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 amplifier and an optical cable to use this feature.

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flowchart
graph TD
    A["Device"] -->|To Optical / Audio Line-Out| B["Central Display Unit"]
    B --> C["Dolby Pro Logic Surround Amplifier"]
    C --> D["Main Display Unit"]
    D --> E["Optical cable"]
    E --> F["Video Cable"]
    G["VOLUME"] --> H["Left/Center/Surround Left/Surround Right/SUR/SL"]
    H --> I["Subwoofer SW"]
    I --> J["Center/Front Left/Front Right"]

Note:

Please refer to your receiver's instruction manual for more information on how to properly set up your surround sound system.

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. 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.

2 x "AAA" 1.5V batteries

WARNING

  • The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, incinerate, or heat the battery ( 212^ ).
  • 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 min.

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 fire 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 specified here. Failure to do so may case a fire 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.

To Power Jack (DC 9V) To wall outlet (100-240V 50/60Hz)

GETTING STARTED

To install the battery pack:

  1. Match and insert the Retention Clips on the battery pack to the Retention Slots on the bottom of the player.
  2. Press and slide the battery pack up and into place (the retention clips will click).

Retention Slot (x4) Retention Clip (x4) TF-DVD560 (Bottom View) Rechargeable Battery Pack

  1. To release the battery, press the "OPEN" battery release button and slide the battery pack down and out.

OPEN Button OPEN Slide battery pack down to release

To charge the battery pack:

  1. Install the battery in the manner described above.
  2. Connect the player's DC-In jack or Battery Recharge 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.

GETTING STARTED

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 extend the player's battery-life significantly 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 Playback

  1. Turn the player on.

Set the Power Switch to the ON position to turn the player on.

  1. 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".

  1. Start playback.

Press PLAY to start playback (some discs may start playing automatically).

Play/Pause/Stop

  • Press to play the disc for the first 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).

Normal → x2 → x4 → x8 → x16 → x32

  • Press to fast-forward through the disc. Each successive press of will change the rate of fast-forward playback.
  • Press to fast-reverse through the disc. Each successive press of will change the rate of fast-reverse playback.

Slow

Normal x1/2 x1/4 x1/8 x1/16 x1/32

  • Press SLOW for slow-motion playback. Each successive press of SLOW will change the rate of slow-motion playback. Press 📋 resume normal playback.
  • Press STEP frame-by-frame playback. Each successive press of STEP will advance the video one frame. Press → resume normal playback.

Note:

Audio will be muted during fast-forward, fast-reverse, and slow-motion playback.

BASIC OPERATIONS

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.

- Press Clear to cancel an entry.

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  • 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 fields when possible.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

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.

LCD Mode

Press the SETUP button once 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.

  3. Use the BR (BRIGHTNESS) adjustment to make the screen brighter or darker.
    • Use the CN (CONTRAST) adjustment to display a picture with higher or lower contrast.

  4. Use the CL (COLOR) adjustment to display a picture with higher or lower color saturation.
  5. Select RESET and press ENTER to return the LCD mode adjustments to their factory-default settings.

BR CN CL RESET

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.

Ctrl/Clear (Control/Clear)

The CTRL/CLEAR button controls 2 functions: Control and Clear.

Control

Press the CTRL/CLEAR button to display the Control menu on-screen. Enter the Control menu to display and change common playback control options.

  1. Press CTRL/CLEAR
  2. Press the up/down NAVIGATION keys to select a Control item: Title, Chapter, Audio Track, Subtitle1, Subtitle2, Angle, or Repeat Mode.
  3. Press the right NAVIGATION key to access a Control item's submenu (if available). Press the left NAVIGATION key to go back.
  4. In the submenu, press the up/down NAVIGATION keys to select an item and press ENTER to confirm.

DVD/CD FUNCTION

Clear

Press the CTRL/CLEAR button to reset (clear) an input field if you have made a mistake (e.g., a Time Search field).

  • 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.

Press SEARCH to go directly to a desired point of a disc (e.g., Title, Chapter, Time).

  • 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 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 to confirm and execute the search or press SEARCH to exit search mode.

/01 01/12 Current title Total title Total chapter Current chapter

DVD Time Search (within a specified 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 confirm and execute the search or press SEARCH to exit search mode.

01 /01 Current title Total title 0 03 30 Second Minute Hour

- 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 confirm and execute the search or press SEARCH to exit search mode.

Hour 0 03 30 Minute Second

Repeat Mode

Press REPEAT to change the repeat mode of the player. Each successive press of REPEAT will change the mode as follows:

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flowchart
graph TD
    A["MP3"] --> B["Track"]
    B --> C["Folder"]
    C --> D["All"]
    D --> E["Off"]
    F["DVD"] --> G["Title"]
    G --> H["Chapter"]
    H --> I["Off"]
    J["CD"] --> K["Track"]
    K --> L["All"]
    L --> M["Off"]
    B <--> G
    C <--> H
    D <--> I
    E <--> J
    F <--> K
    G <--> L
    H <--> M

Note:

Some DVD discs do not allow Repeat mode.

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. 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 magnification level of the picture.

  • During DVD playback, each successive press of ZOOM will change the level of magnification to: Zoom 2x, Zoom 4x, Normal.
  • During JPEG CD playback, each successive press of ZOOM will change the level of magnification to: 25%, 50%, 100%, 150%, 200%.

When the magnification level is greater than Normal/100%, use the NAVIGATION keypad to pan around the magnified 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 fields. Use the navigation keys to move between entry fields.

DVD Program Mode

  1. Load a DVD and press PROGRAM.
  2. Press the right DIRECTION key to select the "Title" column; press the up/down DIRECTION 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 ENTER to confirm the selection.

PROGRAM 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Title Chapter 01 02 03 04 05 01 02 : Select :Play :Clear

DVD/CD FUNCTION

  1. Repeat steps 2-4 until you have finished programming your selections or when you have programmed the maximum 20 tracks.

  2. Press ▶to start playback or press PROGRAM to cancel.

CD Program Mode

  1. Load a CD and press PROGRAM.

  2. Press the right NAVIGATION key to select the "Track" column; press the up/down NAVIGATION keys to select a track.

  3. Press ENTER to confirm the selection.

  4. Repeat steps 2-3 until you have finished programming your selections or when you have programmed the maximum 20 tracks.

  5. Press to start playback or press PROGRAM to cancel.

PROGRAM 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Track 01 02 03 04 05 : Select :Play :Clear

MP3 Program Mode

  1. Load an MP3-CD and press PROGRAM.
  2. Use the NAVIGATION keys to select the desired file.

• To navigate through subfolders: press the left/right NAVIGATION keys to enter/exit a folder.
- Press ENTER to mark a track as programmed.

  1. Repeat Step 2 until you have finished programming your selections or when you have programmed the maximum 20 tracks.

Program Mode 0:0:01:09 ROOT MP3 106 6 MP3-01 MP3 106 6 MP3-01 MP3 106 6 MP3-01 MP3 106 6 MP3-01 MP3 106 6 MP3 106 6 MP3 106 6 Program it List Play

  1. From the bottom of the screen (press LEFT to access):

  2. Select "List" to show a list of all programmed tracks. From this screen, you can delete tracks from the list or delete all tracks from the list.

  3. Select "Play" to start Program playback.
  4. Press PROGRAM to cancel Program mode.

MP3 FUNCTION

When you load a disc containing MP3 files, the player will automatically enter MP3 mode and start playback.

  1. Load an MP3-CD.
  2. Use the NAVIGATION keys to select tracks for playback.

  3. To navigate through subfolders: press the left/right NAVIGATION keys to enter/exit a folder.
    • Press ENTER to play the track.

  4. You may also use the basic playback controls outlined in the Basic Operations section to control playback (i.e., Previous/Next, Reverse/Forward).

  5. While playback is stopped, press LEFT to access the items on the bottom of the screen:

- Select "File Type" to select which types of files the player will display.

FILE TYPE □ MP3 □ MPG □ MP2 □ VOB □ JPEG □ AVI □ DAT □ WMA Exit

- Select "Sort File" to change the sequence in which files are displayed.

SORT FILE Method By type By name By date Sequence Ascending Descending

For information on how to program a sequence of MP3 tracks for playback, please see the DVD/CD Function > Program > MP3 Program Mode section.

SEGA GAMES FUNCTION

The TF-DVD560 includes 12 SEGA games for your entertainment.

SEGA Games Menu

To enter SEGA Game mode:

  1. Stop disc playback completely (press STOP twice).
  2. Press and hold START on the main unit. The SEGA Games menu will appear on screen.

Sonic Triple Trouble Sonic Blast Sonic Chaos Sonic Drift Tails Adventures Astro Warrior Ecco 2 Fantasy Zone 2 Golden Axe Psycho Fox Ristar Super Columns Return to DVD

  1. Use the Navigation keypad to select a game and press START to load the game.
  2. To return to DVD Disc mode, select the DVD icon on the upper-left corner of the screen.
  3. To return to the SEGA Games menu from a loaded game, press RESET.

SEGA Game Controls

When a game has been loaded, use the following controls to play the game:

  • Press START to start playing the game. For some games, you may need to press the A or B button.
    • Use the Navigation keypad for control (Left/Right/Up/Down).
    • For 2-button games (A and B), press A or B to trigger the controls, respectively.
  • For 3-button games (A, B, and C), press the A and B buttons together at the same time to trigger the "C" control.
    • Some games may also use the START button.
    • To return to the SEGA Games menu, press RESET.

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 Keypad 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 Keypad to highlight the desired language selection and press ENTER to confirm.

Item DescriptionOptions (Default is in Bold)
OSDSets the language of the player's on-screen display.English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish
MenuSets the default menu language of loaded DVDs.English, Chinese, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Thai, Russian, Korean, Others
AudioSets the default language audio track of loaded DVDs.English, Chinese, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Thai, Russian, Korean, Others
SubtitleSets the default subtitle track of loaded DVDs.English, Chinese, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Thai, Russian, Korean, Others

Screen Setup

Use the Navigation Keypad to highlight the desired screen selection and press ENTER to confirm.

Item DescriptionOptions (Default is in Bold)
TV TypeSets the aspect ratio of the display.4:3 (PS), 4:3 (LB), 16:9
Screen SaverThe screensaver prevents burn-in damage to the player's screen.On, Off
TV SystemSets the player's Video Out signal type. Set this to correspond with your TV.NTSC, PAL, Auto
Brightness Select a preset screen brightness. Normal, Bright, Soft
Contrast Adjust the screen's contrast. -4 to +4 (0 is default)

SETUP

Audio Setup

Use the Navigation Keypad to highlight the desired audio selection and press ENTER to confirm.

Item DescriptionOptions (Default is in Bold)
Digital OutSets the player's Optical Out (audio) signal. For use with 5.1-channel receivers (see your receiver's manuals for more details).SPDIF/PCM,SPDIF/RAW,Off
Downmix Setsthe sound output mode. Lo/Ro,Lt/Rt

Custom Setup

Use the Navigation Keypad to highlight the desired Custom Setup selection and press ENTER to confirm.

Item DescriptionOptions (Default is in Bold)
Parental CtrlSets the maturity rating level of the player. The player will not play any discs rated higher than this setting.This setting is password protected(the default password is: 8888).Levels 1 to 8. (8: ADULT is default)
PasswordChange the Parental Ctrl password. Enter the old password, the new password, and then the new password again to verify.DO NOT FORGET THE PASSWORD; this password cannot be reset.
StyleChange the color scheme of the player's on-screen display.Style 1, Style 2,Style 3, Style 4
Angle MarkDisplays an on-screen prompt whenever an alternate angle becomes available for viewing (press ANGLE to view).On, Off
DefaultResets all settings to their factory-default state.This will not reset the Parental Ctrl password.Read

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply AC: 100-240V UL Listed Adapter

DC: 9V, 2A

Power Consumption ≤ 9W

Video Signal System NTSC

Video Output 3.5mm mini-jack to Composite Video

Audio Output 3.5mm Stereo Headphone

3.5mm Optical / Audio Line-Out

S/N Ratio 90dB Typical

Dynamic Range (Audio) 90dB Typical

Display Type 3.5" TFT LCD

Display Resolution 320 x 240

Unit Dimensions 5.43" x 6.30" x 1.89" (WHD) (Main Unit + Battery)

Weight 1.48 lbs (Main Unit + Battery)

Specifications and manual 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

56-65 Rust St.

Maspeth, NY 11378

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 718-416-3197

Web: www.cobyusa.com

There is no power to the device.

  • Ensure that the Power Switch is physically set to the ON position.
    • Ensure that the AC adapter cord is securely connected to the player and the proper wall outlet.
    • Ensure that the battery pack is fully charged.

The device does not play.

• Ensure that a supported disc is loaded in the player label-side up.
- Ensure that the disc's rating level does not exceed the player's.
- Ensure that the disc is not damaged or too dirty. Clean the disc or try another disc.
- Moisture may have condensed inside the player. Remove the disc and leave the player on for 1-2 hours and then try again.

There is no picture.

  • Ensure that the TV set has been powered on and is set to the correct AV mode.
  • Ensure that the connections between the player and the TV are secure and correct.
    • Check if the connection cables are damaged.

The picture is noisy or distorted.

• The disc may be damaged or dirty. Clean the disc or try another one.
- Reset your TV's color system.
- Ensure that the player is connected directly to the TV (and not through a VCR, cable box, satellite receiver, etc.)

There is no sound or distorted sound.

• Ensure that the TV and/or amplifier have been turned on and properly set up.
• Ensure that the TV and/or amplifier connections are secure and correct.
• Try a different Audio track of the DVD by pressing AUDIO.
- Ensure that the MUTE function of the TV, Amplifier, or Player is not engaged.

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 and remove the battery pack for 30 minutes. After that, reinstall the battery and plug in the player. Power on the player -- the restore function should reset the player.

COBY Electronics Corp.

56-65 Rust Street

Maspeth, NY 11378

www.cobyusa.com

www.ecoby.com

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Brand : COBY

Model : TF-DVD560

Category : Portable DVD Player