Coby DVD-615 Progressive-Scan DVD Player with Karaoke Ability

Coby DVD-615 Progressive-Scan DVD Player with Karaoke Ability

Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
Lose yourself in movies and music with the DVD-615 from Coby, which happens to be karaoke-ready with 2 microphone inputs so you and a friend can duet to your favorite karaoke DVDs and CDs (including CD+Graphic discs). The sleek and silver machine is compatible with both NTSC and PAL televisions, and its auto-switching power supply handles AC power from 110 to 220 volts--perfect for entertainment during those summers abroad. The DVD-615 will even produce custom slideshows from your digital photos on Kodak Picture CDs.

Whether your living room is currently home to an HDTV or you're merely thinking of "someday," the DVD-615 is equipped to deliver the full potential of your DVDs. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts. Standard composite- and S-video outputs bring compatibility with nearly any television.

A set of left/right analog-audio outputs channel audio to Dolby Pro Logic receivers and stereo televisions, while Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's digital-audio outputs (1 each of RCA coaxial and Toslink optical) for direct connection to a full-featured audio/video receiver.

Other features include the ability to display multiple subtitles and viewing angles (with applicable DVDs), a convenient onscreen display, picture zoom, parental lock, and a full-function remote control.

What's in the Box
DVD player, remote control, remote batteries, user's manual, stereo analog audio interconnect/composite-video cable.

Product Description:
Enjoy watching movies, viewing family pictures and even singing karaoke on this super-slim, multifunction Coby 5.1 channel progressive scan DVD player. Versatile player is compatible with DVD, MP3-CD, CD, CD-R, CD-R/W and Kodak picture discs. Also features 2 microphone inputs for karaoke, on screen display, zoom, parental lock control, 5.1 Dolby Digital sound, coaxial digital, optical digital, analog audio, component video, RCA video and S-video outputs, and a full-function remote control.

Coby DVD-615 Progressive-Scan DVD Player with Karaoke Ability
Average customer rating:

It is not good karaoke machine

Good price, good product

Works Great for Karaoke

No instructions for Karaoke function.

Coby DVD-615 Progressive-Scan DVD Player with Karaoke Ability

Manufacturer: Coby
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Plays DVD-Video (NTSC/PAL), MP3 CD, Kodak Picture CD, and CD+Graphic discs; karaoke-ready with 2 microphone inputs

Super-slim design (less than 2 inches high), convenient onscreen display

Progressive-scan component-video outputs render seamless, flicker-free images on high-definition and HD-ready TVs

Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround output to compatible audio/video receiver; choice of optical and coaxial digital-audio outputs

Measures 17 x 1.8 x 10.6 inches (W x H x D)

ASIN: B00011CNXU

Product Description

Coby Electronics is a manufacturer of quality consumer electronics products designed to deliver outstanding performance for value conscious consumers who do not compromise on product performance. Coby incorporates new designs with innovative technologies to produce great looking and great performing consumer electronics products.PRODUCT FEATURES:Progressive Scan DVD Player;Super Slim Design;5.1 Channel System;Plays DVD/MP3/CD/CD-R/CD-RW/Kodak Picture CD/CD+Graphic;Two Microphone Input Jacks for Karaoke;Compatible with PAL/NTSC;Multiple Subtitles/Viewing Angle;Convenient On Screen Display;Zoom Operation;Parental Lock Control;110-220 Automatic Power Adjustable Input;FCC Approved & UL Listed;FDA Approved.

Amazon.com Product Description

Lose yourself in movies and music with the DVD-615 from Coby, which happens to be karaoke-ready with 2 microphone inputs so you and a friend can duet to your favorite karaoke DVDs and CDs (including CD+Graphic discs). The sleek and silver machine is compatible with both NTSC and PAL televisions, and its auto-switching power supply handles AC power from 110 to 220 volts--perfect for entertainment during those summers abroad. The DVD-615 will even produce custom slideshows from your digital photos on Kodak Picture CDs.

What's in the Box
DVD player, remote control, remote batteries, user's manual, stereo analog audio interconnect/composite-video cable.

Customer Reviews:

It is not good karaoke machine.......2006-01-24

I had no problem hook anything up, but we had a hard time trying to do the Karaoke function. It is very hard to find the vocal cancel key. After I manage to cancel the vocal, we found that part of the base music was cancelled, too. The sound effect was terrible.
I also called the manufacturer for tech support. But, no one can answer your questions. Even though they build this product with Karaoke function, they do not understand why you use that function at all. Ridiculous!

You need a mixing amplifier as a decent system.

Good price, good product.......2005-11-22

I was able to play even mpg videos! The karaoke works great, however you have to first connect it and then insert the cd and start playing so you can hear your voice... also the karaoke feature has to be "on". There is a problem with the graphics if you skip from one track to the other while playing, so be careful to stop the cd, and then enter the track you want, then play. Overall, I think is a good product for a good price, you get a lot of fun and versatility with it, but you have to get to know how to handle it.

Works Great for Karaoke.......2005-01-01

I have had a number of DVD players. Currently, I use a late model Sony for DVD and CD audio. I also have a Karaoke machine for those "Lost in Translation" moments. I have a decent collection of CD-G audio discs, and I keep buying more.

I purchased this player for my parents, so they could enjoy CD-G based Karaoke, DVD movies and audio CDs in their small retirement condo. My father loves to sing.

I had the unit sent to my home and I tested it with over a dozen CD-Gs, audio CDs and a couple dozen movies in numerous formats. The Coby player plays everything. CD-G lyrics appear on the screen and the microphone works. I did not test mp3s only traditional CDs.

I don't need a manual to hook up a DVD player. But, the manual included with this unit, while sparse, does explain how to hook up everything INCLUDING the microphone. My advice to the other reviewer is to try taking the only cable that fits the microphone and attaching it to the mic. Then, take the other end of the cable and attach it to one of the two mic inputs on the front of the player (labelled mic input 1 and 2 as I recall). At this point, insert the CD-G and hit play. The music starts and lyrics appear on the screen. You can adjust the volume and "echo" using the two dial controls under the front panel of the player. The "echo" feature helps people who can't sing (like me) sound less terrifying.

This player is a great value and the key issue for me will be reliability, which no reviewer has yet addressed. If the player breaks I'll just buy my parents a new unit which plays the same formats. The unit costs about as much as a very cheap standalone Karaoke player and if it lasts I'll be very impressed.

On the downside, the player controls are not as elegant as my more expensive Sony and I could see them breaking over time as the seem a bit cheap. And, like all Karaoke players I've owned, to get good vocal projection from the mic you'll need to hook this unit to a video/stereo (AV) receiver. If you only hook this Karaoke system to a TV, expect poor vocal levels.

I gave this unit five stars, not four, to partially offset the one star review and due to the low price of the unit. I would not have purchased this unit if the only review was so negative as I was primarily interested in getting my parents a unit that would play movies, audio AND support CD-G based Karaoke.

No instructions for Karaoke function........2004-12-28

I purchased this product for the Karaoke functionality. The included instructions are very minimal; in fact, they are the briefest instructions for an electronics item that I have ever seen. There is absolutely no mention of how to activate an attached microphone. I have been unable to get any sound from the microphone despite turning the function on using the remote control. I am beginning to suspect that the product is defective.

Additionally, the instructions make no mention that you must first connect the unit using RCA connectors and then adjust a setup menu before connecting using component video cables.

If you are looking for a cheapo DVD player, this one may be acceptable, but don't buy it for the Karaoke function.

I left a message for Colby USA customer service, but they have not returned my call.

Update 1/05

Ultimately, I was able to use the microphone by connecting the unit using old analog RCA cables. The microphone does not function if the unit is connected to a receiver using a more modern optical cable.

Colby USA did not return my two messages to their technical assistance group. I suspect they were flooded with calls from other unhappy customers.

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