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  Troubleshooting

Symptom

Cause(s)

Remedy

No Power

   The AC power cord is not connected 
to the power supply or is not 
connected to a power supply securely.

   Please check that the AC power 
cord is connected securely.

Picture

There is no 
picture or the 
picture is 
distorted.

   Video input mode of the connected 
TV isn't correctly set.
   Video output mode isn't correctly set.
   

   The video cable isn't connected 
securely.

   Set an appropriate video output 
mode.
   Press [V-MODE] repeatedly 
until the picture becomes normal 
again.
   Connect the video cable 
securely.

Sound

There is no 
sound or the 
sound is 
distorted.

   The audio cables aren't connected 
securely.
   The volume is set at the lowest level.
   The sound is switched off.
    
   The disc is in fast forward/rewind 
playback.

   Connect the audio cables 
securely.
   Turn up the volume.
   Press [MUTE] on the remote 
control to switch on the sound.
   Press [PLAY/PAUSE].

The remote 
control does 
not function.

   There is no battery in remote 
control.
   The batteries are out of charge. 
   
   The remote control isn't pointed to 
the remote sensor.   
   The remote control is out of its working 
area.
   The unit is shut down.

   Install two AAA/1.5V batteries 
in it.
   Replace the batteries with new 
ones.
   Make sure that the remote control 
is pointed to the remote sensor.
   Make sure the remote control is 
within the working area.
   Switch off the unit and disconnect 
it from the AC outlet. Then power on 
the unit again. 

The buttons 

on the unit 

doesn't work.

   The unit is being interfered with 
static electricity etc.

   Switch off and unplug the unit. 
Then connect the unit to the AC 
supply and switch it on again.

Unable to 
play a disc

   This disc is placed in the disc tray 
in a wrong way.   
   
   The rating of the disc is higher than 
the rate set in the parental control item.
   The unit isn't compatible with the disc.
   The disc is dirty.

   Check that the disc is placed in 
the disc tray with its label side 
upwards.
   Reset the settings in the 
parental control item.
   /
   Clean the disc.

The player 
freezes when 
a USB drive 
or a memory 
card is 
inserted into 
the player.

   The connected USB drive or the 
memory card is probably not compatible 
with the player.

  If the player freezes, turn it off and 
unplug it from the power supply. 
Then, connect it to the power 
supply and switch it on again. 
The player will resume the normal 
status.

If you have a problem with this device, 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.

Address         COBY Electronics Technical Support 
                       56-65 Rust Street
                       Maspeth, NY 11378
Email             [email protected]
Web               www.cobyusa.com
Phone            800-727-3592:       Weekdays 8:00AM -11:00PM EST
                                                        Weekends 9:00AM -5:30PM EST
                       718-416-3197:       Weekdays 8:00AM -5:30PM EST

Summary of Contents for DVD-958

Page 1: ...DVD 5 1 HOME THEATER SYSTEM DVD 958 ...

Page 2: ...Features Package Contents 2 For your Attention 3 4 Panel 5 Connections 6 7 System Setup 8 14 Remote Control 15 Remote Control Function 16 18 Playback 19 Troubleshooting 20 Specifications 21 Contents 1 ...

Page 3: ...RW MP3 MPEG4 JPEG etc Full function remote control AM FM stereo igital COAXIAL tuning system High quality amplifier Features Package Contents 2 Playable Disc and Media Types Package Contents Symbol Contents Disc types Audio Video DVD Audio MP3 Audio CD DA JPEG Photo CD Picture CD Audio Video DivX V I D E O A V Cable Remote Control User Manual User manual AM Antenna Speaker Cable FM Antenna 1 4 7 2...

Page 4: ... 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 person...

Page 5: ...ing the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help...

Page 6: ... 4 S VIDEO OUTPUT 5 2 CH AUDIOOUTPUT 6 COMPONENT VIDEOOUTPUT 10 10 7 COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIOOUTPUT 8 SD MS MMC CARDPORT 9 USB PORT 10 AM ANTENNAJACK 11 FMANTENNA JACK 12 COMPOSITE VIDEOOUTPUT 1 POWER BUTTON 2 STOP BUTTON 3 PLAY PAUSE BUTTON 4 DISC DOOR 5 DISPLAYSCREEN 6 MODE BUTTON 7 OPEN CLOSE BUTTON 8 VOLUME KNOB 8 8 9 9 POWER ...

Page 7: ...ts are available for this unit 1 1 Composite Video Use the cable with yellow plug of an AV cable to connect the composite video output of this unit to the video input of a TV monitor 1 2 S Video Use a S Video cable to connect the S Video output of this unit to the S Video input of a TV monitor 1 3 Component Video Use a 3 core AV cable to connect the component outputs of this unit to the correspond...

Page 8: ...s should conform to the practical audio system connections Please refer to the Audio Setup in System Setup 2 2 Coaxial Digital Audio Use a coaxial cable to connect the coaxial output of this unit to the coaxial input of a power amplifier 2 1 Stereo Audio 2 3 Speaker Output 2 4 Line Input Use speaker cables to connect the speaker output terminals of this unit to the corresponding speakers 2 AUDIO S...

Page 9: ...16 9 If the unit is connected to a wide screen TV set you are supposed to select this option The wide screen image will be displayed in full screen in its native aspect ratio while the 4 3 image will be stretched out horizontally to fit in the screen 1 2 ANGLE MARK Set this item to ON When a disc with multiple camera angles is playing an angle mark will display on the screen Then you can view the ...

Page 10: ...cs 2 1 2 FRONT CENTER REAR SPEAKER and SUB WOOFER Only when the DOWNMIX mode is turned off DOWNMIX is set to 5 1CH the CENTER SPEAKER and REAR SPEAKER are activated The FRONT SPEAKER can be set to LARGE or SMALL The CENTER SPEAKER REAR SPEAKER can be set to LARGE SMALL or OFF and the SUBWOOFER can be set to ON or OFF NOTE If the speaker is set to LARGE the output level will be higher than that of ...

Page 11: ... for example at night you can adjust the dynamic value up to avoid losing sound details resulted from the low volume 2 4 CHANNEL DELAY This item is used to set the delay time for the center rear speakers and the subwoofer The delay is to compensate for the audio propagation time difference caused by the distance difference of the speakers to the listener Use the direction key to select the center ...

Page 12: ... processing mode based on the input format 2 6 1 3 PANORAMA This item is used to turn on off panorama mode and is available only when MODE is set to MUSIC When panorama mode is turned on the front stereo audio is partially fed into the surround channels for an enveloping effect 2 6 1 4 DIMENSION This item is available only when MODE is set to MUSIC This item allows gradual adjustment of the soundf...

Page 13: ...IVE The video will be output in the form of progressive scanning INTERLACE The video will be output in the form of interlaced scanning 3 3 HD MODE High Definition Mode When HDMI is set to OFF and when VIDEO OUTPUT is set to YUV this item is available Select a HD mode OFF 720p or 1080i NOTE This item requires that your TV support HD input and output 3 4 COLOR SETTING 3 4 1 SHARPNESS There are three...

Page 14: ...I Digital Video Interface High end graphics cards featuring a DVI port can connect to a HDMI interface via a DVI HDMI cable This is simply a cable with a DVI connector on one end and a HDMI connector on the other As a rule HDMI cables should not run longer than 15 feet 5 meters or degradation of the signal could occur 3 5 1 HDMI You can set it to ON or OFF NOTE When HDMI is set to ON the items VID...

Page 15: ...ake selection of the audio language by using the AUDIO and the subtitle language by the SUBTITLE on the remote control NOTE If the selected language is not available for the currently playing disc the disc s default audio subtitle disc menu language setting works 4 4 PARENTAL This item allows the user to set a maximum rating of the movies that can be viewed without inputting the correct password M...

Page 16: ...or the different types of batteries Weak batteries can leak and severely damage the remote control Be environmentally friendly and dispose of batteries according to your government regulations 15 17 USB 18 SOURCE 19 STOP 20 NEXT PREVIOUS 21 MENU 22 ENTER 23 DIRECTION KEYS 24 SUBTITLE 25 A MODE 26 V MODE 27 PROGRAM 28 ANGLE 29 A B REPEAT 30 ZOOM 31 REPEAT 32 OSD On screenDisplay 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 10 3 ...

Page 17: ... in the program menu Press this button to enter the program menu Press it again to exit the menu PROGRAM Press repeatedly to select a video audio source among TUNER LINE 1 LINE 2 and DVD SOURCE Press to temporarily pause a playback Press it again to resume the playback Or press to resume the normal playback from the fast forward fast reverse frame by frame playback etc Press to return to the previ...

Page 18: ...are recommended to switch off the sound effect when playing a Dolby 5 1 channel disc so that to obtain the real 5 1 effect S EFFECT CH LEVEL Press this key repeatedly to select a channel or the overall volume then press VOLUME VOLUME to adjust its level TONE Press to select BASS or TREBLE then use VOLUME VOLUME to control the level of bass or treble Press to access the title menu Press to return t...

Page 19: ...This USB Port is designed to be used with most flash memory drives Other USB drives may not be supported USB DRIVE and SD MS MMC CARD PLAYBACK Remote Control Function Tuner Part Press to switch between the AM mode and the FM mode AM FM Press to switch between Mono and Stereo in FM mode reception of the broadcast signal MO ST After tuning in a new frequency press MEMORY then select a preferred stat...

Page 20: ...ure When the picture is zoomed in the direction keys can be used to move the picture Press ZOOM again to exit the zooming mode Skip to the next previous picture during playback Press to pause a playback Press it again to resume the playback Rotate the picture counterclockwise clockwise during the playback Playback 19 Insert a MP3 disc into the player then a content menu will display on the screen ...

Page 21: ...e working area Switch off the unit and disconnect it from the AC outlet Then power on the unit again The buttons on the unit doesn t work The unit is being interfered with static electricity etc Switch off and unplug the unit Then connect the unit to the AC supply and switch it on again Unable to play a disc This disc is placed in the disc tray in a wrong way The rating of the disc is higher than ...

Page 22: ...L NTSC Frequency Range 20Hz 20KHz THD NOISE 60dB 1KHz WOW FLUTTER Below the limit of apparatus measure 522KHz 1620KHz S N A weight 70dB 1KHz FM band Range 87 5MHz 108MHz Power output Max 30WX5 60W Power consumption 210W Disc output Tuner Frequency response AM frequency Range 1 5dB 20Hz 20KHz Dynamic Range 80dB 1KHz 21 ...

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