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DTV-140 ATSC High-Definition (HD) Set Top Box Instruction Manual Please read this manual carefully before operation
DTV-140 ATSC High-Definition (HD) Set Top Box Instruction Manual Please read this manual carefully before operation
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... the user to rain or moisture. Use of electric shock. If the unit will not be authorized by Macrovision Corporation. To reduce the risk of important operation and servicing instructions in this information for a long time, disconnect the plug from the outlet. Refer to operate this product, please contact your authority to manual for home and other rights owners. CAUTION: Any changes or...
... the user to rain or moisture. Use of electric shock. If the unit will not be authorized by Macrovision Corporation. To reduce the risk of important operation and servicing instructions in this information for a long time, disconnect the plug from the outlet. Refer to operate this product, please contact your authority to manual for home and other rights owners. CAUTION: Any changes or...
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.... Power Lines: An outside antenna system, extreme care should still fail to reset the protective device. This plug will only fit into the power outlet in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to keep from the product. 16. See the operating instructions for replacement or directions to fit, your product. Page Coby Electronics...
.... Power Lines: An outside antenna system, extreme care should still fail to reset the protective device. This plug will only fit into the power outlet in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to keep from the product. 16. See the operating instructions for replacement or directions to fit, your product. Page Coby Electronics...
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... power-supply or plug is damaged in damage and/or require extensive work by the operating instructions as the original part. Adjust only those controls that are required, be sure that the product is in this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to rain, water or other hazards, and your service technician has used replacement parts specified by following the operating instructions. Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are covered by a qualified service...
... power-supply or plug is damaged in damage and/or require extensive work by the operating instructions as the original part. Adjust only those controls that are required, be sure that the product is in this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to rain, water or other hazards, and your service technician has used replacement parts specified by following the operating instructions. Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are covered by a qualified service...
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... FEATURES...8 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 9 Front View...9 Rear View...10 Remote Control 11 CONNECTIONS 13 AC Power...13 Antenna Input 13 Audio/Video Output Connections 14 Composite Video or S-Video 14 Component Video 15 Connecting Digital Audio to a Digital Receiver System 16 USING THE DTV-140 17 Getting Started 17 Basic Operations 17 Changing Channels 17 Adjusting the Volume 18 DTV-140 Options 18 SETUP MENU 20 Working with the Setup Menu 20 Channel Settings 20 Caption Settings 22 System Settings 22 Lock Settings 23 SPECIFICATIONS 25 TROUBLESHOOTING 26 Page Coby Electronics...
... FEATURES...8 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 9 Front View...9 Rear View...10 Remote Control 11 CONNECTIONS 13 AC Power...13 Antenna Input 13 Audio/Video Output Connections 14 Composite Video or S-Video 14 Component Video 15 Connecting Digital Audio to a Digital Receiver System 16 USING THE DTV-140 17 Getting Started 17 Basic Operations 17 Changing Channels 17 Adjusting the Volume 18 DTV-140 Options 18 SETUP MENU 20 Working with the Setup Menu 20 Channel Settings 20 Caption Settings 22 System Settings 22 Lock Settings 23 SPECIFICATIONS 25 TROUBLESHOOTING 26 Page Coby Electronics...
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...; To install batteries in the remote control, refer to direct sunlight or a strong artificial light (e.g., fluorescent or strobe lights). Replace the batteries if the remote control does not work. Keep batteries away from the remote if it is exposed to the diagram. Do not recharge, disassemble, incinerate, or heat the battery (~212ºF). The batteries used in the remote will not be used for approximately 1 year. Page 12 Coby Electronics Corporation...
...; To install batteries in the remote control, refer to direct sunlight or a strong artificial light (e.g., fluorescent or strobe lights). Replace the batteries if the remote control does not work. Keep batteries away from the remote if it is exposed to the diagram. Do not recharge, disassemble, incinerate, or heat the battery (~212ºF). The batteries used in the remote will not be used for approximately 1 year. Page 12 Coby Electronics Corporation...
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... plug, turn the player off, unplug the player, and remove any batteries, as this may cause electric shock. DTV-140 Coaxial Cable (not supplied) The type of antenna used should be based upon your local DTV broadcast stations for best results. www.cobyusa.com Page 13 Complete all system connections before connecting the power. CONNECTIONS AC Power Plug the AC power cord into an AC 90-260V 50/60 Hz wall...
... plug, turn the player off, unplug the player, and remove any batteries, as this may cause electric shock. DTV-140 Coaxial Cable (not supplied) The type of antenna used should be based upon your local DTV broadcast stations for best results. www.cobyusa.com Page 13 Complete all system connections before connecting the power. CONNECTIONS AC Power Plug the AC power cord into an AC 90-260V 50/60 Hz wall...
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... jack to the Video In jack (yellow) of your TV. 2. Composite Video or S-Video The DTV-140 can output video signals up to the S-Video In jack of Television YELLOW WHITE RED Page 14 AV Cable S-Video Cable Coby Electronics Corporation If your TV or other equipment; Make the video connection. CONNECTIONS Audio/Video Output Connections There are various connection options depending on your television has Composite Video or S-Video input jacks: 1. Make the audio connection. DTV-140 AV Input Panel of your TV...
... jack to the Video In jack (yellow) of your TV. 2. Composite Video or S-Video The DTV-140 can output video signals up to the S-Video In jack of Television YELLOW WHITE RED Page 14 AV Cable S-Video Cable Coby Electronics Corporation If your TV or other equipment; Make the video connection. CONNECTIONS Audio/Video Output Connections There are various connection options depending on your television has Composite Video or S-Video input jacks: 1. Make the audio connection. DTV-140 AV Input Panel of your TV...
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Make the video connection. • Component Video: Using an optional component video cable, connect the unit's Component Video Out jacks (Y/Pb/Pr) to the Component Video In jacks (Green/Blue/Red) of your TV. 2. Using the supplied AV patch cable, connect the unit's Stereo Audio Out (Component Video) jacks to 1080i over Component Video. DTV-140 AV Input Panel of the AV cable is unused. If your television has Component Video jacks: 1. Make the audio connection. CONNECTIONS Component Video The DTV-140 can output video signals up to the Audio In jacks (red and white...
Make the video connection. • Component Video: Using an optional component video cable, connect the unit's Component Video Out jacks (Y/Pb/Pr) to the Component Video In jacks (Green/Blue/Red) of your TV. 2. Using the supplied AV patch cable, connect the unit's Stereo Audio Out (Component Video) jacks to 1080i over Component Video. DTV-140 AV Input Panel of the AV cable is unused. If your television has Component Video jacks: 1. Make the audio connection. CONNECTIONS Component Video The DTV-140 can output video signals up to the Audio In jacks (red and white...
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... one audio connection type at a time. If you have a digital decoding receiver system with any video connection for a complete audio/video experience. Using an optional coaxial digital audio cable, connect the unit's SPDIF Digital Audio Out jack to your receiver. Digital Audio can output digital 5.1-channel digital audio signals over SPDIF Digital Audio. Page 16 Coby Electronics Corporation CONNECTIONS Connecting Digital Audio to a Digital Receiver System The DTV-140 can be output in two formats: Raw or PCM. For more information, please refer to the Digital Audio Input jack...
... one audio connection type at a time. If you have a digital decoding receiver system with any video connection for a complete audio/video experience. Using an optional coaxial digital audio cable, connect the unit's SPDIF Digital Audio Out jack to your receiver. Digital Audio can output digital 5.1-channel digital audio signals over SPDIF Digital Audio. Page 16 Coby Electronics Corporation CONNECTIONS Connecting Digital Audio to a Digital Receiver System The DTV-140 can be output in two formats: Raw or PCM. For more information, please refer to the Digital Audio Input jack...
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... the DTV-140 (e.g., AV1, AV2, S-Video, Component, etc.) The DTV-140 output will be displayed on . 3. Initiate direct channel access. Set your TV to display the video line connection that corresponds to scan for more information). 2. Change the channel down. After pressing , use . Press to . Return to the Setup Menu section of this manual. Prepare the connections and power supply (see the Connections section of this manual for channels upon initial use the numeric keypad to enter a channel number to change to turn...
... the DTV-140 (e.g., AV1, AV2, S-Video, Component, etc.) The DTV-140 output will be displayed on . 3. Initiate direct channel access. Set your TV to display the video line connection that corresponds to scan for more information). 2. Change the channel down. After pressing , use . Press to . Return to the Setup Menu section of this manual. Prepare the connections and power supply (see the Connections section of this manual for channels upon initial use the numeric keypad to enter a channel number to change to turn...
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... the volume output level. Remote Key DTV-140 Options Some of the more option settings, refer to the Setup Menu section of your TV or receiver system. Use this resolution with High Definition TVs (HDTVs) that are 1080i capable. Change the font style of the Closed-Caption display. View the Electronic Program Guide. Option Functions Change the DTV video signal resolution to 1080i. Change the DTV video signal resolution to 480i. Change the DTV video signal resolution to restore audio output. Change the foreground color...
... the volume output level. Remote Key DTV-140 Options Some of the more option settings, refer to the Setup Menu section of your TV or receiver system. Use this resolution with High Definition TVs (HDTVs) that are 1080i capable. Change the font style of the Closed-Caption display. View the Electronic Program Guide. Option Functions Change the DTV video signal resolution to 1080i. Change the DTV video signal resolution to 480i. Change the DTV video signal resolution to restore audio output. Change the foreground color...
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The timer will turn the unit off automatically. When the Sleep Timer is set, press elapsed time. Exit the Setup menu. again to view the Access the Setup menu. Remote Key www.cobyusa.com Page 19 USING THE DTV-140 Option Functions Change the background color of the Closed-Caption display. Set the Sleep Timer (in minutes): 30, 60, 90, 120, or Off.
The timer will turn the unit off automatically. When the Sleep Timer is set, press elapsed time. Exit the Setup menu. again to view the Access the Setup menu. Remote Key www.cobyusa.com Page 19 USING THE DTV-140 Option Functions Change the background color of the Closed-Caption display. Set the Sleep Timer (in minutes): 30, 60, 90, 120, or Off.
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...: Service 1 - The Setup Menu will appear. 2. Service 6. Channel Settings Use the Navigation Keypad to highlight the desired channel setting and press to the previous item. 3. Page 20 Coby Electronics Corporation Set the digital closed caption source: CC, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4. SETUP MENU Working with the Setup Menu Enter Menu mode to exit Menu mode. Press to adjust the various internal settings of the unit. 1. Press to enter Menu mode. Channel Setting Caption Analog CC Digital CC Description Turn the closed...
...: Service 1 - The Setup Menu will appear. 2. Service 6. Channel Settings Use the Navigation Keypad to highlight the desired channel setting and press to the previous item. 3. Page 20 Coby Electronics Corporation Set the digital closed caption source: CC, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4. SETUP MENU Working with the Setup Menu Enter Menu mode to exit Menu mode. Press to adjust the various internal settings of the unit. 1. Press to enter Menu mode. Channel Setting Caption Analog CC Digital CC Description Turn the closed...
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...-1 Edit Channels DTV Signal If the Auto Scan function was used previously, the Channel List will be enabled by pressing the SCAN button on the front panel of the unit. as a Favorite channel. • To remove a Channel No., use the Navigation Keypad to select FAV and press . Upon selecting "Edit Channels", the following screen will appear to select SKIP and press . • View DTV signal information. • Access a specific channel directly. This function may also...
...-1 Edit Channels DTV Signal If the Auto Scan function was used previously, the Channel List will be enabled by pressing the SCAN button on the front panel of the unit. as a Favorite channel. • To remove a Channel No., use the Navigation Keypad to select FAV and press . Upon selecting "Edit Channels", the following screen will appear to select SKIP and press . • View DTV signal information. • Access a specific channel directly. This function may also...
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... transparent. System Setting Picture Size Language Time Zone Sleep Timer About Description Set the Aspect ratio of the display: Auto, 16:9 (widescreen). Set the Time Zone: Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern. Set the Sleep Timer (in minutes): 30, 60, 90, 120 or OFF. Page 22 Coby Electronics Corporation Set the Closed Caption foreground color. Set the Closed Caption background solid or transparent. View COBY copyright information. SETUP MENU Caption Settings Use the Navigation...
... transparent. System Setting Picture Size Language Time Zone Sleep Timer About Description Set the Aspect ratio of the display: Auto, 16:9 (widescreen). Set the Time Zone: Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern. Set the Sleep Timer (in minutes): 30, 60, 90, 120 or OFF. Page 22 Coby Electronics Corporation Set the Closed Caption foreground color. Set the Closed Caption background solid or transparent. View COBY copyright information. SETUP MENU Caption Settings Use the Navigation...
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... classified with a higher rating will appear; www.cobyusa.com Page 23 SETUP MENU Lock Settings Use the Navigation Keypad to highlight the desired Lock setting and press to change the password. write the password down and store it somewhere safe. Resetting the unit to enter the 4-digit password. DO NOT FORGET THE PASSWORD; Canadian French broadcasts that have been classified with a higher rating will...
... classified with a higher rating will appear; www.cobyusa.com Page 23 SETUP MENU Lock Settings Use the Navigation Keypad to highlight the desired Lock setting and press to change the password. write the password down and store it somewhere safe. Resetting the unit to enter the 4-digit password. DO NOT FORGET THE PASSWORD; Canadian French broadcasts that have been classified with a higher rating will...
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... • TV-G: General Audience • TV-PG: Parental Guidance suggested • TV-14: Not intended for ages under 14 • TV-MA: For mature audiences only (highest rating). Page 24 Coby Electronics Corporation Turn the Lock features on or off. DO NOT FORGET THE PASSWORD; SETUP MENU Lock Setting TV Guidelines Change PIN V-Chip Ctrl Description TV broadcasts that have...
... • TV-G: General Audience • TV-PG: Parental Guidance suggested • TV-14: Not intended for ages under 14 • TV-MA: For mature audiences only (highest rating). Page 24 Coby Electronics Corporation Turn the Lock features on or off. DO NOT FORGET THE PASSWORD; SETUP MENU Lock Setting TV Guidelines Change PIN V-Chip Ctrl Description TV broadcasts that have...
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The picture color is 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 securely connected to the player and the proper wall outlet. • Ensure that the Power Switch on the main unit has been set to the ON position. Email: [email protected] Phone: 718-416...
The picture color is 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 securely connected to the player and the proper wall outlet. • Ensure that the Power Switch on the main unit has been set to the ON position. Email: [email protected] Phone: 718-416...
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... have been installed correctly. • Try replacing the remote's batteries. The picture and sound are no sound or distorted sound. • Increase the volume. • Check if the sound system has been properly set to the ON position. • Ensure that the Power Switch has been physically set . • Check if the AV audio signal input cable has been connected properly. www.cobyusa.com Page 27 The remote control doesn't work. •...
... have been installed correctly. • Try replacing the remote's batteries. The picture and sound are no sound or distorted sound. • Increase the volume. • Check if the sound system has been properly set to the ON position. • Ensure that the Power Switch has been physically set . • Check if the AV audio signal input cable has been connected properly. www.cobyusa.com Page 27 The remote control doesn't work. •...