Coby MP556-2G, MP556-4G, MP556-8G, MP556-16G Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

Please read this manual carefully before operation

MP556-2G
MP556-4G
MP55 6-8G

MP556-16G

MP3 & Video Player with
FM Radio

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS ...............................................2

PACKAGE CONTENTS .............................................4

FEATURES .................................................................5

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE ......................................6

Disabling the Controls ...........................................7

GETTING STARTED ...................................................8

Charging the Battery .............................................8

Charging with a Computer ..........................8

Turning the Player On/Off .....................................8

Resetting the Player ...............................................9

MAIN MENU ..........................................................10

Main Menu Controls.............................................10

MUSIC MODE ........................................................ 11

Music Browser Controls ........................................ 11

Now Playing Controls (Music Playback) ...........13

Quick Option Menu .....................................14

PICTURES MODE .................................................... 16

Picture Browser Controls ......................................16

Picture Viewer Controls .......................................17

MOVIES MODE ......................................................18

Movie Browser Controls .......................................18

Movie Playback Controls ....................................19

RADIO MODE ........................................................20

Radio Tuning Controls ..........................................20

E-BOOKS MODE ....................................................22

E-Book Browser Controls ......................................22

E-Book Reader Controls ......................................22

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Table of Contents

RECORD MODE .....................................................24

Voice Playing Controls ........................................24

Quick Option Menu .............................................24

EXPLORER MODE ..................................................27

Explorer Controls ..................................................27

SETTINGS MODE ....................................................28

TRANSFERRING FILES TO THE PLAYER ..................30

Transferring with Microsoft Windows .................31

Transferring with Macintosh OS X .......................31

Disconnecting from a Computer ......................32

Microsoft Windows .......................................32

Macintosh OS X .............................................33

VIDEO CONVERSION ...........................................34

TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................38

SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................41

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Package Contents

Please make sure that the items shown below are
included in the package. Should an item be missing,
please contact the local retailer from which you
purchased this product.

1. MP3 Player

2. USB Cable

3. Instruction Manual & Documentation

4. Professional Stereo Earphones

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Display Type 1.5” Full-Color LCD @ 128x128
Memory Integrated Flash Memory
Audio Format Support MP3, WMA
Video Format Support MTV: 128x128, 25fps
Photo Format Support JPG, BMP
Song Info Support ID3, Windows Media
FM Frequency Range 87.5 - 108.0MHz
PC Interface USB 2.0 (MSC)
Plug and Play Support Windows 2000/XP/Vista

Macintosh OS X
Audio Output 3.5mm Stereo (Headphone)
Audio Input(Optional) Integrated Microphone
Power Supply Rechargeable Lithium-Polymer

Battery

USB Charge
Play Time Music: 8 hours*
Unit Dimensions 1.57” x 3.11” x 0.38” (WHD)

Specifi cations and manual are subject to change without notice.
* Music play time is an estimated value based on playing an MP3 en-

coded at 128 kbps. Actual play time may vary depending on encoding
method used and other factors.

Specifi cations

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 Reset the player (use a paper clip to gently

press the Reset button on the rear of the
player) and try again.

The player has malfunctioned.

 Reset the player (use a paper clip to gently

press the Reset button on the rear of the
player) and try again.

Troublesho o ting

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 Integrated fl ash memory
 1.5” CSTN LCD full-color display
 Plays music, video, photos and text
 ID3 and LRC support for song and synchro-

nized lyric information display

 Integrated Microphone for Digital Voice

Recording(Optional)
 Integrated FM Radio and Recorder
 USB 2.0 Hi-speed for fast fi le transfers

Features

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Reset

Controls at a Glance

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 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 fi le on your computer. If the

sound quality is still poor, try downloading the

fi le again or re-encoding the fi le yourself.
 Ensure that the bit rate of the fi le is not too low.

The higher the bit rate of the fi 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.
 Ensure that the headphones are attached

securely to the player.

The player will not play my music fi le.

 Ensure that the fi le is in a compatible format.
 The fi le may be copy-protected and you no

longer have authorization to play this fi le. If you

feel this is in error, please contact the service

from which you downloaded the fi le.

The LCD characters are corrupted or something
is wrong with the display.

 Ensure that the correct menu language has

been set.

Troublesho o ting

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If you have a problem with this device, please read
the troubleshooting guide below.

The player does not turn on.

 Ensure that the player is fully charged. T ry

charging the player overnight (8 hours).

 Reset the player (use a paper clip to gently

press the Reset button on the rear of the player)
and try again.

The buttons do not work.

 Reset the player (use a paper clip to gently

press the Reset button on the rear of the player)
and try again.

I cannot transfer fi les to the player.

 Ensure that your computer is running a sup-

ported operating system.

 If using a 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.

There is no sound during playback.

Troublesho o ting

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Front View

1. LCD Display

2. Menu Button <MENU>

3. Control Buttons

<UP>

<DOWN>

<LEFT>

<RIGHT>

4. Enter Button <ENTER>

Side View

5. Power Button

Press and hold the button to
power the player on or off.

<POWER>

Bottom View

6. USB Port/Charge

7. 3.5mm Headphone Jack

Rear View

8. Reset Button <RESET>

Controls at a Glance