Coby NOTFOUND MP-C643, Bass Hyper Drive, Bass Envelope Plus, Bass Sub-Octave Plus Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read this manual carefully before operation.
MP-C643
Pendant MP3 Player with SD Card Slot
and FM Radio
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PRECAUTIONS
The lightning ash 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 sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
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 re 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:
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot of outlet and fully insert.
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.
For recycling or disposal information about this product, please contact your
local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.
For Customer Use:
Enter below the serial number that is located on the unit. Retain this information for
future reference.
Model No. MP-C643
Serial No.
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PROTECT YOUR HEARING:
Hearing experts advise against the constant use of personal stereos played at high
volume. Constant exposure to high volumes can lead to hearing loss. If you should
experience ringing in the ears or hearing loss, discontinue use and seek medical advice.
NOTICE:
This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution
of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft.
NOTICE:
Please refer to the product packaging for the technologies supported by this product.
Windows Media® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
USB® is a registered trademark of USB Implementers Forum, Inc.
The eMusic name and logo are trademarks of eMusic.com, Inc. in the United States and
abroad.
All trademarks, registered trademarks and logos are of their respective holders.
PRECAUTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.
Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions: All operating and usage instructions should be followed.
Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Attachments: Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer.
Use of other attachments may be hazardous.
Water and Moisture: Do not use this product near water (e.g., near a bath
tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in wet basements, or near a swimming pool and the like).
Accessories: Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
Use only with carts, stands, tripods, brackets, or
tables recommended by the manufacturer or sold
with the product. Any mounting of the product
should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and
should use a mounting accessory recommended
by the manufacturer.
A product and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
Ventilation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to
ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating.
These openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a
built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or the manufacturer instructions have been adhered to.
Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the rating label. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources,
refer to the operating instructions.
Grounding or Polarization: This product may be equipped with a polarized
alternating-current line plug that has one blade wider than the other. This plug
will only t into the power outlet in one direction. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the direction of
the plug. If the plug should still fail to t, contact an electrician to replace the
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
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Power-Cord Protection: Power supply cords should be routed so that they
are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and at the point which they exit from the product.
Protective Attachment Plug: The product may be equipped with an attachment plug with overload protection. This is a safety feature. See the
operating instructions for replacement or directions to reset the protective
device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician
has used a replacement plug that has the same overload protection as the
original plug as specied by the manufacturer.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside antenna is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of
the National Electrical Code, ANS/NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode (see gure).
Lightning: For added protection for this product, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm
or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will
prevent damage to the product due to lightning or power-line surges.
Power Lines: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it
can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power
lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal.
Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral con-
venience receptacles as this can result in a risk of re or electric shock.
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Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shout-out
parts that could result in a re or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
on the product.
Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and
refer servicing to qualied service personnel under the following conditions:
a) when the power-supply or plug is damaged; b) if liquid has been spilled
or if objects have fallen into the product; c) if the product has been exposed
to rain or water; d) if the product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualied technician to restore the product to its normal operation; e) if the product has been dropped
or damaged in any way; f) when the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance—this indicates a need for service.
Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure that
your service technician has used replacement parts specied by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in re, electric shock, or other hazards.
Safety Check: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure that the product is in proper operating condition.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting: The product should be mounted to a wall or
ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
Heat: The product should be situated away from heat sources such as ra-
diators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including ampliers) that
produce heat.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS ................................................................. 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................. 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................... 7
PACKAGE CONTENTS .....................................................9
FEATURES ....................................................................... 10
GETTING STARTED ......................................................... 11
MP-C643 at a Glance ...............................................................11
Top View .............................................................................11
Left View .............................................................................11
Right View ..........................................................................11
Front View ..........................................................................12
Rear View ...........................................................................12
MP-C643 Display at a Glance ................................................ 13
Music Mode Screen ......................................................... 13
Record Mode Screen ...................................................... 13
MP-C643 Modes at a Glance ..................................................14
Powering Your Player ................................................................15
Turning Your Player On or Off ...................................................15
Hold Switch (Key Lock) ..............................................................16
Resetting Your Player .................................................................16
Installing an SD/MMC Memory Card (optional) ...................17
Main Menu ................................................................................. 18
NAV MODE .................................................................... 19
NAV Mode Controls .................................................................. 19
MSC MODE .................................................................... 21
MSC Mode Controls .................................................................. 21
Repeat A-B Mode ............................................................ 22
REC MODE .....................................................................23
Microphone Recording Controls ............................................ 23
FM Radio Recording Controls ................................................. 24
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FM MODE .......................................................................25
FM Mode Controls ..................................................................... 25
Saving Preset Stations...................................................... 26
FM System Settings Menu ......................................................... 26
SYS MODE ......................................................................28
SYS Mode Controls .................................................................... 28
System Menu .............................................................................. 28
USB CONNECTIONS ......................................................32
Minimum PC Requirements ..................................................... 32
USB Driver Installation (Windows 98SE Only) ......................... 33
Connecting to a Computer .................................................... 33
Transferring Files ........................................................................ 34
Microsoft Windows .......................................................... 35
Macintosh OS X ................................................................ 36
FIRMWARE UPGRADES ..................................................38
ABOUT MP3/WMA MUSIC FILES................................... 39
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................40
SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................43
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Please make sure that the items listed below are included
in the package. Should an item be missing, please
contact the local retailer from which you purchased this
product.
MP-C643
USB Cable
Instruction Booklet
Earphones
1 x “AAA” Battery
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FEATURES
256MB Integrated Flash Memory
SD/MMC Card Slot for Easy Memory Capacity
Upgrades (SD/MMC Card not included)
High-Contrast LCD Display with Backlight
Plays MP3 and WMA Digital Music Files
Plays Digital Music from most online stores and
subscription services*
ID3 and LRC support for song and synchronized lyric
information display
Integrated FM Radio and Recorder
Integrated Microphone for Digital Voice Recording
Mobile Data Storage Function
USB 2.0 for Fast File Transfers
* Music Service must support Windows Media DRM (WMDRM). WMDRM10 requires
Windows XP and Windows Media Player 10 or newer.
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GETTING STARTED
MP-C643 at a Glance
Top View
Headphone Out Jack
Hold Switch
USB Port
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Integrated Microphone
Menu
Right View
Record/
Repeat A-B
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Front View
LCD Display
Volume +
Play/Pause
Next/Forward
Volume –
Previous/Reverse
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Neckstrap Hook
Rear View
Battery / SD Card
Compartment Cover
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MP-C643 Display at a Glance
Music Mode Screen
Record Mode Screen
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MP-C643 Modes at a Glance
NAV
MSC
(Music)
FM
(Tuner)
REC
(Recording)
SYS
Music / Voice / SD/MMC Card(Internal)
Equalizer-
Repeat -
Power
REC Quality-
Delete
Format
Reset
System Info.
Language-
Contrast
Backlight
No Repeat, One, All, Random All, Dir Repeat,
Dir All Repeat, Dir Random All and Intro.
English, French, German, Portuguese,
Spanish, Chinese(Simp), Chinese(Trad)
Normal, Pop, Rock Classic, Jazz, Bass
Low, Normal, High
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Powering Your Player
Your Player runs on 1 x “AAA” battery for music playback.
Remove the battery compartment cover located on
the rear of the player.
Insert one “AAA” battery, taking care to match the
polarity of the battery with the marking on the inside
of the compartment.
Replace the battery compartment cover.
The battery used in this device may present a re
or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, incinerate, or heat the battery.
Your player can also be powered over the USB bus when
connected to a computer.
Turning Your Player On or Off
To turn the player on, press and hold until you see
the “COBY” screen.
To turn the player off, press and hold until you see
the “Goodbye” screen.
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Hold Switch (Key Lock)
The Hold feature disables your player’s controls to
prevent accidental key presses when it is in your pocket
or bag.
To lock the player, slide the Hold switch right to the
lock position. A lock icon will appear on-screen.
To unlock the player, slide the Hold switch left.
Resetting Your Player
Reset your player if it should freeze and not respond or
otherwise malfunction.
If the player is connected to a computer, disconnect it.
Remove the battery from the player. Wait 30
seconds before replacing the battery.
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Installing an SD/MMC Memory Card (optional)
You can upgrade the memory capacity of your player by
adding an Secure Digital (SD) or Multimedia Card (MMC)
memory card.
Remove the battery compartment cover located on
the rear of the player.
Insert the SD/MMC card in the card slot, taking care
to match the notch on the card with the diagram on
the player.
Replace the battery compartment cover.
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Main Menu
The Main Menu gives you access to the different function
modes of your player.
To enter the Main Menu, press . To exit the Main
Menu, press again.
To select a function mode in the Main Menu, press
or to highlight the mode, and then press
to conrm.
Menu Item Description
NAV Navigation: View your media library.
MSC Music: Play your digital music les (MP3, WMA)
REC
Record: Make voice or radio recordings from
the integrated microphone or the FM radio,
respectively.
FM FM Radio: Listen to FM radio broadcasts.
SYS System: Set the internal options of your player.
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NAV MODE
Enter Navigation mode (NAV) to view your media
library.
Upon entering NAV mode, select one of the options below.
Menu Item Description
Music View MP3 or WMA les.
Voice View voice or FM radio recordings.
SD/MMC Card
or Internal
Toggle between viewing all supported les on an
SD/MMC card or on the player’s internal memory.
View les (music or voice) on an SD/MMC
card (if installed).
View les (music or voice) on the player.
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Toggling between the SD/MMC and Internal option
will affect which les will be displayed in Music and
Voice views.
If a le has a name that is too long to t on the screen,
select the le and wait a few seconds; the display will
scroll the length of the le name.
NAV Mode Controls
Use the following keys to search for les or folders.
Key Function
Press
or
Move the selection left or right, respectively.
Press
or
Move the selection up or down, respectively.
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Key Function
Press
Conrm (enter) a selection:
Conrm “Folder Up” to return to the
previous folder.
Conrm a folder to view the folder’s
contents.
Conrm a le to play it.
Press Cancel and return to the previous screen.
NAV MODE
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Enter Music mode (MSC) to play digital MP3 or WMA
music les.
MSC mode will make all compatible MP3 and WMA music
les available for playback, regardless of directory.
MSC Mode Controls
Use the following keys to control music playback.
Key Function
Press
Start/Resume track playback.
During playback, press to pause.
Press Play the next track.
Hold Fast-forward through the current track.
Press Play the previous track.
Hold Reverse through the current track.
Press
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Adjust the volume level up or down, respectively.
Press
(during playback)
Start Repeat A-B Mode.
Press
(playback paused
or stopped)
Start voice recording from the microphone.
Recording will begin immediately.
Press Return to Main Menu.
MSC MODE
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For more information about how to get music onto
your player, please refer to the Quick Start Guide that
was included with your player.
Repeat A-B Mode
Set a segment of a music track to repeat in a continuous
loop. During playback:
To set the starting point “A” of the loop, press .
To set the end point “B” of the loop, press again.
The loop will now play from point “A” to point “B”.
To resume normal playback, press again.
MSC MODE
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REC MODE
Record from the integrated microphone or from the
FM Radio.
Enter REC mode to make voice recordings from the
integrated microphone. You may also record FM radio
broadcasts while the player is in FM mode.
Microphone Recording Controls
Make digital voice recordings through the integrated microphone. Recordings are saved to the folder “MICIN.DIR”.
To start recording from the microphone, select and
conrm REC from the Main Menu. Speak into the microphone located on the upper-left corner of the unit.
Alternately, you may start recording from MSC
mode by pressing while playback is paused
or stopped.
If the player is in FM mode, the current FM station
will be recorded instead.
Key Function
Press or Start/Resume recording.
While recording, press or to pause.
Press
Stop and save the recording to the folder
“MICIN.DIR”.
Recorded voice les will be named
“MICXXXXX.WAV” where XXXXX corresponds to the numerical sequence in
which the recording was made (numbering starts from 00001).
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FM Radio Recording Controls
Make digital recordings of FM radio broadcasts.
Recordings are saved to the folder “FMIN.DIR”.
To start recording FM radio broadcasts:
Enter FM mode and tune to the broadcast station
you wish to record (see the FM Mode section for
more information).
Press . Recording will start immediately.
Key Function
Press
Start/Resume recording.
While recording, press or to pause.
Press
Stop and save the recording to the folder
“FMIN.DIR”.
Recorded FM les will be named
“FMXXXXX.WAV” where XXXXX corresponds to the numerical sequence in
which the recording was made (numbering starts from 00001).
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FM MODE
Listen to or record FM radio station broadcasts.
Enter FM mode to listen to FM radio stations. You may
also record FM radio broadcasts.
Earphones or headphones must be connected to the
headphone jack for radio operation (the earphone
cord is used as an FM antenna).
FM Mode Controls
Use the following keys to tune to FM radio stations.
Key Function
Press
Toggle between Manual and Preset Tuning.
The screen will display “Select Preset” to
indicate Preset Tuning mode.
Press
Manual: Tune to the next (higher)
frequency.
Preset: Tune to the next Preset Station.
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Auto-seek to the next frequency with a
broadcast station.
Press
Manual: Tune to the previous (lower)
frequency.
Preset: Tune to the previous Preset Station.
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Auto-seek to the previous (lower) frequency
with a broadcast station.
Press
Return to the Main Menu to access the FM
System Settings.
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FM MODE
Saving Preset Stations
To manually save a preset station:
Manually tune to the station you would like to save
as a Preset Station (e.g., “92.7”).
Press and hold . The LCD screen will display
“Save Preset”.
Press or to select a Preset Station number
(e.g., “03”).
Press to conrm and save. (The station “92.7”
has now been saved as Preset Station “03”.)
To automatically save preset stations, select and conrm
“Auto Search” from the FM System Settings menu. The
player will automatically scan for and save all available
FM stations to Preset Station memory.
There are 30 available Preset Stations. “Auto Search”
will overwrite any previously stored Preset Stations.
FM System Settings Menu
Set the FM mode options. To access the FM System
Settings menu:
While the player is in FM mode, press to return
to the Main Menu.
Select and conrm “SYS”.
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Menu Item Description
Stereo
Set the FM radio mode to Stereo or Mono.
Use the Mono setting to tune to a weak
broadcast station signal.
On: Stereo Mode.
Off: Mono Mode.
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Auto Search
Automatically scan for and save all available
FM stations to Preset Station Memory.
The FM System Settings menu is only available
when the player is in FM mode.
Additional menu items will be available but are not
related to the FM System Settings. Please refer to
the SYS Mode section for more details about the additional menu items.
FM MODE
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SYS MODE
Adjust the internal settings of your player.
Enter SYS mode to set the your player’s options.
SYS Mode Controls
Use the following keys to navigate the System menu.
Key Function
Press or Select an option (left or right).
Press Conrm (enter) the selected option.
Press Cancel / Return to the previous screen
System Menu
Set the System options. To access the System menu:
Ensure that the player is not in FM mode.
From the Main menu, select and conrm “SYS”.
The full System menu cannot be accessed while the
player is in FM mode. If the player is in FM mode,
enter MSC mode rst, and then select and conrm
“SYS” from the Main menu.
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SYS MODE
Menu Item Description
Equalizer
Set a digital equalizer preset. The options are
Normal, Pop, Rock, Classic, Jazz, and Bass.
Repeat
Set a Repeat Mode option. The options are:
No Repeat: Play tracks in normal order.
One: Repeat the current track.
All: Repeat all tracks.
Random All: Shufe all tracks.
Dir Repeat: Repeat all tracks in the current
folder.
Dir All Repeat: Repeat all tracks in all folders.
Dir Random All: Play all folders in random
order.
Intro: Play the rst 10 seconds of each track.
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Language
Set the language that the menus appear in.
The language options are: English, French,
German, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese
(Simp), and Chinese (Trad).
Contrast Adjust the contrast level of the display.
Backlight
Adjust the duration of time (in seconds) that
the backlight will remain on for after a key
press. A setting of “Off” will disable the backlight completely. A setting of “On” will keep
the backlight on continuously.
BL Colour
Set the color of the backlight. A setting of
“Seven-color” will change the backlight color
with each key press.
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Menu Item Description
Power
Set the duration of time (in minutes) that the
player will remain on for when it is idle. A
setting of “Always on” will disable this power
saving feature.
Rec Quality
Set the Recording Quality level for Voice or
FM recordings. The options are Low Quality
Normal Quality, and High Quality. Higher
quality recordings will take up more memory
than lower quality recordings.
Delete
To delete les from your player:
Select “Delete” from the System Menu.
A Directory Tree will appear. Press or
to select a le to delete and press
to conrm.
A Delete Conrmation screen will appear.
Select “Yes” to delete or “No” to cancel
and then press to conrm.
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Format
Use the Format function to format your player.
(It may become necessary to format your
player if data or les become corrupt.)
If you have installed an SD/MMC card and have
selected “SD/MMC Card” from the NAV menu,
the SD/MMC card will be formatted instead.
Always use the Format function of your player
and not your computer’s format utility.
Formatting will destroy all data on your
player so make sure to backup your data
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Menu Item Description
System Info View Firmware, Date, and Memory information.
Reset
Return all of your player’s internal options to
their factory-default settings.
SYS MODE
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Minimum PC Requirements
You can connect the MP-C643 to a computer with a
USB port to transfer les to your player or to manage the
les on your player. The minimum requirements listed
below will allow you to perform basic le management
functions; advanced features will require a faster PC and
Windows conguration.
MS Windows 98SE (Service Pack 1) or ME [USBMSC];
MS Windows 2000 (Service Pack 3 or above) with
Windows Media Player 9 [USB-MSC];
MS Windows XP (Service Pack 1 or above) with
Windows Media Player 10 or newer [USB-MTP]
Pentium 166 MMX processor (or equivalent)
96MB RAM
50MB of available hard drive space
Video Display card
Sound card
USB 1.0 port (a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed port will enable
le transfers up to 40 times faster).
New versions of Windows Media Player may be downloaded from the Microsoft website at www.microsoft.com.
USB CONNECTIONS
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USB Driver Installation (Windows 98SE Only)
It is not necessary to install the USB driver if your
computer is running Microsoft Windows ME/2000/XP
or newer, or Macintosh OS X. Computers running these
operating systems will recognize your player automatically when connected.
If your computer is running Windows 98 SE,
download the driver from the COBY website:
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Connecting to a Computer
Connect the player to your computer with the supplied
USB cable. Upon connection:
Your computer will
automatically recognize the player.
An icon representing your player
will appear as a
“Removable Disk”
when you open
“My Computer”.
It may take Windows several minutes to recognize
and set up the device the rst time it is connected
depending on your hardware conguration.
If you are using Windows Media Player 10
(WMP10), WMP10 can be set to synchronize with
your player automatically upon connection.
USB CONNECTIONS
USB Port
USB Port
(mini)
Computer
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For more information and support regarding music
transfer and synchronization with Windows Media
Player (WMP), please see the help section included
with WMP (click Help > Synchronizing Content to
Devices).
Transferring Files
The USB 2.0 High-Speed connection makes it easy
to transfer music les (or any other data les) quickly
between the player and your computer. Simply use the
player as you would a oppy disk using basic operating
system commands.
If you need further assistance with transferring les,
please refer to your operating system’s instruction manual or on-screen help. If you are using media management
software such as iTunes, Winamp, or Windows Media
Player, please refer to their documentation for support.
Do not disconnect or otherwise interrupt the player
during transmission - this could damage or corrupt
the player’s rmware or your les. If the player is accidentally disconnected and is not working properly,
reset your player (see the Getting Started section
for details).
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Microsoft Windows
Double-click the “My computer” icon on your
desktop and then double-click the MP-C643 icon
(MTP Multimedia Player).
Your player contains two folders: Data and Media.
Drag your media les to the Media folder (e.g.,
MP3, WMA les).
Drag all other types of les to the Data folder for
storage (e.g., TXT, DOC, XLS, etc). Data les
are only visible from a computer; these les will
not be available from within the player itself.
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Macintosh OS X
Open a Finder window. Locate the les you would
like to transfer from your computer. Select the
les/folders with the mouse and press APPLE-C
(copy) on the keyboard.
Click on the Removable Disk icon located on the left
side of the nder window. The computer will display
all les and folders currently stored in the player.
Press APPLE-V (paste) on the keyboard to transfer
the les you selected in Step 1 to the player.
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2.
3.
USB CONNECTIONS
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You can use Windows Media Player 10 (WMP10) and
a USB-MTP connection to manage your music media
library with Microsoft Windows XP or newer.
Please see the Coby MP3 Player Quick Start Guide for
some simple tips to get started.
For more information and support regarding music
transfer and synchronization with Windows Media
Player (WMP), please see the help section included
with WMP (click Help > Synchronizing Content to
Devices).
WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER
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FIRMWARE UPGRADES
From time to time, COBY may release rmware upgrades
to improve the performance of your player or to add
additional features. Please check the COBY website
periodically at www.cobyusa.com to see if new rmware
has been released for your player. If you are experiencing
abnormal behavior with your player, you may choose to
restore (format) your player before updating its rmware.
Do not interrupt the rmware upgrade process—
doing so could damage your player and render it
inoperable.
See the documentation that is included with the
rmware upgrade le for detailed instructions.
Connect your player to the computer.
Download the latest rmware for your player from
www.cobyusa.com. Save this le to the computer.
Double-click the downloaded le (you may need a
le compression utility installed on your computer).
In the window that appears, double-click the le
“factory4.exe” to start the upgrade utility.
Follow the on-screen instructions to start the
upgrade process.
When the upgrade is complete, disconnect your
player from the computer.
Turn on your player to complete the rmware
upgrade process.
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ABOUT MP3/WMA MUSIC FILES
For more information about digital MP3 and WMA les,
please visit our website at www.cobyusa.com.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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 rmware updates. If these resources do not
resolve the problem, please contact Technical Support.
COBY Electronics Technical Support
Address: 56-65 Rust St.
Maspeth, NY 11378
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–11:00 PM EST
Saturday to Sunday, 8:00 AM–11:00 PM EST
Phone: 718-416-3197 or 800-681-2629
Email: techsupport@cobyusa.com
Web: www.cobyusa.com
The player does not turn on.
Ensure that the battery retains a charge. Try replacing the battery with a new one.
Try resetting your player (remove and replace the
battery).
Ensure that the Hold switch is disengaged.
The buttons do not work.
Ensure that the battery retains a charge. Try replacing the battery with a new one.
Ensure that the Hold switch is disengaged.
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I cannot transfer les to the player.
Ensure that your computer is running a supported
operating system.
If you are running Microsoft Windows 98 SE, ensure
that the USB driver has been properly installed.
If using the supplied USB extension cable, ensure
that it is securely attached to the player and the PC,
or try using another USB cable.
If you have connected the player through a USB hub,
try connecting the player directly to your computer.
Ensure that the player’s memory capacity is not full.
Ensure that the Hold switch is disengaged.
There is no sound during playback.
Check the volume level.
Ensure that the headphones are attached securely
to the player.
The sound quality of the music is poor.
Try playing the le on your computer. If the sound
quality is still poor, try downloading the le again or
re-encoding the le yourself.
Ensure that the bit rate of the le is not too low. The
higher the bit rate of the le, the better it will sound.
The minimum recommended bitrate is 128kbps for
MP3s and 96kbps for WMAs.
Try lowering the volume of the player.
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Ensure that the headphones are attached securely
to the player.
The player will not play my music le.
Ensure that the le is in a compatible format.
The le may be copy-protected and you no longer
have authorization to play this le. If you feel this is
in error, please contact the service from which you
downloaded the le.
The LCD characters are corrupted or something is
wrong with the display.
Ensure that the correct menu language has been set.
Try resetting your player (remove and replace the
battery).
The player has malfunctioned.
Try resetting your player (remove and replace the
battery).
Try updating the player’s rmware. Please refer to
the Firmware Upgrades section of this manual for
detailed instructions.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Display Type High-Contrast LCD with Backlight
Memory 256MB Integrated Flash Memory
Audio Format Support MP3, WMA
Removable Memory
Support
SD/MMC Card
DRM Support WMDRM10
Song Info Support ID3, LRC
Recording Format IMA-ADPCM Encoding
FM Frequency Range 87.5 - 108.0MHz
PC Interface USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Plug and Play Support Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP or newer
Mac OS X
Audio Output 3.5mm Stereo (Headphone)
Audio Input Integrated Microphone
Menu Language Support English, French, German, Portuguese,
Spanish, Chinese (Trad), Chinese
(Simp)
Power Supply 1 x “AAA” Battery
Unit Dimensions 2.04” x 2.83” x 0.58” (WHD)
Design, specications, and manual are subject to change without prior
notice.
643ALD10
COBY Electronics Corp.
56-65 Rust Street
Maspeth, NY 11378
www.cobyusa.com
www.ecoby.com
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