Coby DVD-209

Description: The COBY DVD-209 - DVD Player is a single-disc, budget DVD player.Compared to other budget DVD players on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $40.

Pros: Capable of playing multiple types of recordable and rewritable discs, this player can handle more types of media that most DVD players.This player is relatively slim at a height of 1.3 in.

Cons: This unit lacks DTS output capability, so it will not play back DTS soundtracks.

Suitability: A budget DVD player, suited for watching movies and/ or listening to music.

Value: Overall, this DVD player's features are in line with its price.

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• Manufacturer: Coby Electronics
• Part Number: DVD-209

• General

• Product Type DVD player
• Width 7.3 in
• Depth 6.5 in
• Height 1.3 in

• DVD

• Media Type CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW
• Media Format PAL, NTSC
• Media Load Type Top-load
• Picture Modes Letterbox, Widescreen, Pan and scan
• DVD Playback Modes Program play
• DVD Repeat Modes All, Title, Chapter, A-B repeat
• CD Playback Modes A-B repeat, Program play
• Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3

• Display

• Display Type None.

• DVD Features

• Picture Zoom Yes
• Parental Lock Yes
• Additional Features Parental lock, On-screen display

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Digital Audio Format Dolby Digital output

• Remote Control

• Type Remote control
• Technology Infrared

• Remote Control (2nd)

• Type None

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x SPDIF output, 1 x Composite video/audio output

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included 1 x A/V cable

• Power

• Power Device Power supply
• Battery None

Coby Electronics

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.cobyusa.com/
• Address: 56-65 Rust Street, Maspeth, NY.
• Phone: 718-416-3300
• Email: customerservice@cobyusa.com
• Fax: 718-416-3305