COBY MP-705-1G, MP-705-2G, MP-705-4G User Manual

Super-Slim MP3 and Video Player with Touchpad Control
MP-705-1G MP-705-2G
MP-705-4G
Instruction Manual
Please read t his m anua l care ful ly bef ore op eration

Precautions

The lightni ng flash wit h arrow head symbol within an equilat eral triangle is intende d to alert the us er to the prese nce of uninsulated “danger­ous voltage” within t he produ ct’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitu de to constitute a risk of el ectric shock .
The exclam ation point with in an equilateral t riangle is inten ded to alert the use r to the prese nce of impor tant operati on and servi cing instruc ­tions in t he literature ac companying the a ppliance.
For Customer Use:
Enter below the serial number that is located on the rear of the unit. Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
WARNING: To p revent fire or shock hazard , do not expose this device to rain or moisture. Danger ous high voltage is present i nside the enclo sure. Do not open the cabinet.
CAUTION: To prev ent elect ric sho ck, match wide blade o f plug to wide slot of outlet a nd fully insert.
WARNING: Handling the c ords on this pro duct will expose y ou to lead, a chemic al known to the State of California t o cause cancer, and birt h defects or other repro ductive harm. Wash
hands after h andling.
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Precautions
NOTICE:
This product is protecte d by certai n intellectu al proper ty rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology outsi de of this product is proh ibited without a license from Microsof t.
Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology (WMD RM) to protect their intellectual prope rty, includi ng copyright s. This devic e uses WMD RM softwar e to acc ess WMDRM-pr otected cont ent. If the WMDRM sof tware fails to protect the content, content owners may ask Mi crosoft to rev oke the software’s abili ty to use WMDR M to play or copy protec ted cont ent. Revoc ation does not affect unprotec ted cont ent. When you download licens es for protected cont ent, you agree that Micro soft may include a revoca tion list with the licens es. Content owners may requir e you to upgrade WM DRM to acc ess their content. If you declin e an upgrade, you wil l not be able to acce ss content that re quires the upgra de.
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.
Note: If th e product suddenly has no resp onse or powers off, an electr ostatic discha rge may be the cause. In thi s circumstanc e, please follow t he procedures below for recover y:
Turn off the unit by push ing and holding th e slide button at t he right (Power of f position)
for 15 seco nds.
Turn on the uni t again
Notic e:
is a trade mark of SRS Labs, Inc.
SRS WOW tec hnology is incorporated unde r license from SRS Labs, In c.
For recycling or disposal informat ion ab out thi s prod uct, please contac t your loc al authoritie s or the Electron ics Industries Allia nce: www.eiae.o rg.
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Precautions
FCC Stat ement:
This device c omplies w ith Part 15 of the FCC Rules. O peration is subject to the fo llowing two conditions:
(1) This devi ce may not cause har mful interfe rence, and
(2) This device must accept a ny interference received, including interf erence tha t may
cause un desired operat ion.
Note: This equipmen t has bee n teste d and found to comply wi th the limits for Class B digital device s, pursuant to Par t 15 o f the FCC ru les. The se limit s are designed to pr ovide re a­sonabl e protection against harm ful interfe rence in a r esidential installa tion. This e quipment generat es, uses and can radiate radio f requency energy and, if not in stalled and used in accor dance with the instruction s, may cause har mful interfe rence to radio c ommunications. However, t here is no g uarantee that interference wil l not occur in a parti cular instal lation. If this equipme nt does cause h armful inte rference to radio or television reception, which ca n be deter mined by tur ning the equipment of f and on, th e user is encouraged to tr y to correc t the inter ference by one o r more of the follow ing measures:
Reorie nt or relocate the receiv ing antenna.
Increa se the separation betwe en the equipment a nd receiver.
Connec t the equipment into an outle t on a circuit different fr om that to which th e
receiv er is connected. Consult the deal er or an experienc ed radio/T V technician for h elp
Use of shielde d cable is requ ired to comply with Class B limits in Subpar t B of Part 15 of the FCC ru les.
Do no t make any changes o r modifications to the e quipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such change s or modificati ons should be made , you could be requ ired to stop operat ion of the equipme nt.
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Important Safety Instructions

Read Instructions: All the saf ety and oper ating instructi ons shou ld be
1. read befo re the product is o perate d.
Retain Instr uctions: The safety and operating instructions shoul d be
2. retaine d for fut ure refer ence.
Heed Warnings: All warnin gs on the product and in the o perating in-
3. struc tions sh ould be ad hered to.
Follow Instr uctio ns: Al l ope rating and usage instr uctio ns should b e fol -
4. lowed.
Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not
5. use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Attac hments: Use only attachm ents recom mended by the manufacturer.
6. Use of othe r attac hments m ay be haza rdous.
Water and Moisture: Do not use this product near water (e.g., near a bath
7. tub, washbowl, kitc hen sink, laundry tub, in wet basements, or near a swimmin g pool an d the like).
Acces sorie s: Do n ot plac e this produ ct on a n unstable
8. cart , stand, tripod, bracket , or table. Use only with cart s, st ands, tripo ds, brackets, or tables recom ­mended by t he manufacturer or sold with the prod­uct. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufac turer ’s in struc tions and shoul d u se a mount­ing accessor y recommende d by the manuf acture r.
A product and car t combinat ion should be moved with car e. Quick stops, excessi ve for ce, a nd uneven sur faces may cause the produc t and car t combin ation to overtur n.
Ventilati on: S lots and openings i n t he c abinet are provi ded for ventil a-
9. tion to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openi ngs should never be blo cked by plac ing the produc t on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surfac e. This product should not be placed in a built- in installation such as a bookc ase or rack un­less proper ventilation is prov ided or the ma nufacturer inst ructions have been adhe red to.
Power S ource s: Thi s pro duct should be operated only from the ty pe of
10. power source indicated on the rating lab el. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consul t your product deale r or local power company. For products inte nded to operate from ba tter y power or other source s, refer to t he operating ins truct ions.
Ground ing or Pola rization: This pr oduct may b e equ ipped with a po lar-
11. ized altern ating- current line plug that has one blade wider than the other.
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Important Safety Instructions
This plug will only fit int o the power outlet in one direction. This is a
safety fe ature. If you ar e unable to ins ert the pl ug fully into the outlet , try
reversing the directio n of the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
an electrician to repl ace the obs olete outlet. Do not def eat the safety purpose of the polarize d plug.
Power-C ord Protection: Power suppl y c ords should be routed so that
12. they a re no t like ly to be walked on or pi nched by i tems place d upo n or against t hem, payin g part icular at tenti on to cords at plugs, c onvenie nce recept acles, and at the point whic h they exit f rom the product .
Protective Attachment Plug: The produc t may be equipped with an at-
13. tachment plug with over load protec tion. This is a safet y feature. See the operating instructions for replacement or directions to reset the protective device. If replac ement of the plug is required, be sure the servic e techni­cian has used a replacement plug that has the same overload protection
as the original plug as specifi ed by the manufacturer.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside antenna is connected to the
14. 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 figure).
Lightning: For added protection for this product, unplug it from the wall outlet
15. 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.
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Important Safety Instructions
Power Lines: A n outside antenna system sho uld not be loc ated in the
16. vicini ty of overhe ad power lin es or other elect ric l ight o r powe r circ uits, or whe re it can fall i nto suc h power lines or circuits. W hen installi ng an outsid e anten na system, extreme care shoul d be taken to keep from touchin g such power lines or ci rcuits, as co ntact with them might be fatal.
Overlo ading: Do not overl oad wall outle ts, extens ion cords , or integral
17.
conveni ence receptacl es as this can resul t in a risk of fire or electric
shock.
Object and Liquid Entr y: Never push obje cts of any kind into this pro duct
18. throug h openings as they may touch dan gerous vo ltage po ints or shou t-
out par ts th at coul d resul t in a fire or el ectri c shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on t he produ ct.
Serv icing: D o not attempt to service this produc t yourself as op ening or
19. removin g covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other haz-
ards. Refe r all ser vicin g to quali fied ser vice p ersonnel.
Damage Req uiring Se rvic e: Unplug th is produc t from the wall ou tlet and
20. refer se rvic ing to qualifie d ser vice p ersonnel unde r the fo llowin g condi­tions: a) when the powe r-suppl y or plug is damage d; b) if liquid has been spilled or if obje cts have fallen into the produc t; c) if the produc t has been exposed to rain or water ; d) if t he prod uct does not operate n ormal ly by following th e ope rating instructi ons. A djust only those controls that a re covered by the operating instructi ons as improp er adjustment of other controls may resu lt in damage and will often requi re ex tensive work by
a qua lified technician to restor e th e pr oduct to its normal operatio n; e)
if the product has been dro pped or dama ged in any way; f) whe n the produc t exhibits a distinct change in perfor mance —this indicates a need for ser vice.
Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure that
21. your service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manu­facturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
Safety Che ck: Upon co mpleti on of any servic e or repairs to this product ,
22. ask t he s ervi ce technician to p erfo rm safety checks to ensure that t he produc t is in prop er operating co nditio n.
Wall or Ceilin g M ounting: The p roduct sh ould be mount ed to a wall or
23. ceilin g only as recommended by the m anufac turer.
Heat: The produc t sho uld b e sit uated away f rom heat s ource s suc h as
24.
radiato rs, heat register s, stoves, or other pr oducts (includ ing amplifiers)
that pro duce hea t.
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Table of Contents

PRECAUTIONS .................................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............................
TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................
PACKAGE CONTENTS ...................................................
FEATURES .......................................................................
GETTING STARTED .........................................................
Controls at a Glance ................................................... 12
Charging Your Player ................................................... 14
Turning Your Player On/Off ......................................... 15
Locking/Unlocking Your Player’s Keys (Hold) ........... 15
Resetting Your Player ...................................................16
Using the Touchpad Controls ..................................... 16
Using the Controls to Navigate .......................... 16
MAIN MENU ..................................................................
MUSIC MODE ................................................................
Music Explorer Controls ...............................................20
Now Playing Controls (Music Playback) ................... 21
Quick Option Menu .............................................22
PICTURES MODE ............................................................
Picture Explorer Controls ............................................. 24
Picture Display Controls ..............................................24
Quick Option Menu .............................................25
MOVIES MODE ..............................................................
Movie Explorer Controls ..............................................27
Movie Playback Controls ............................................28
Quick Option Menu .............................................29
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RADIO MODE ................................................................30
Radio Controls ..............................................................30
Quick Option Menu .............................................31
E-BOOK MODE ..............................................................
EBook List ....................................................................... 32
EBook Controls ..............................................................32
Manual Mode Display ......................................... 32
Auto Mode Display ..............................................33
Adding a Bookmark .............................................33
Quick Option Menu .............................................33
EXPLORER MODE ..........................................................
Browser Controls ...........................................................34
SETUP MODE ..................................................................
USB CONNECTIONS ......................................................
USB Driver Installation (Win 98 SE Only) ..................... 37
Connecting to a Computer........................................3 8
Transferring Files....................................................38
Disconnecting from a Computer .............................. 41
VIDEO CONVERSION ...................................................
Installation .....................................................................44
Converting Video .........................................................45
WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER ............................................
FIRMWARE UPGRADES ..................................................
ABOUT MP3/WMA FILES ...............................................
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................
SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................
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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.
COBY MP3 Player
1.
USB Cable
2.
Instruction Manual
3.
Professional Stereo Earphones
4.
Installation CD
5.
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Features

Integrated Flash Memor y
Touchpad controls with backlight
2” TFT LCD Full-color display
Plays Music, Video, Photos and Text
Plays Digital Music from most online stores and
subscription services*
ID3 and LRC Support for song and synchronized
lyric information display
Integrated FM Radio
USB 2.0 Hi-speed for fast file transfers
* Music Ser vice must suppor t Windows Media DRM (WMDRM). WMDRM10 requires Windows XP and Win­dows Media Player 10 or newer.
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Controls at a Glance

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Top View
Hold / Power Switch
1.

Getting Started

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Front View
LCD Display
2.
3.
Menu
Option
4.
OK
5.
Left / Previous
6.
Down / Volume Down
7.
Up / Volume Up
8.
Right / Previous
9.
Bottom View
USB Port
10.
Headphone Jack
11.
Rear View
Reset Button
12.
Getting Started
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Getting Started

Charging Your Player

Your player can be charged through a PC USB connec­tion. Plug one end of the USB cable into the player’s USB Port and plug the other end into the USB port of a powered- on computer.
When connected to a USB hub, the hub must be self-
powered to charge the player’s bat tery.
The battery use d in thi s devic e may pr esent a fire
or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble, incinerate, or heat the batter y.
Do not connect the player to a power source other
than that which is indicated here or on the label as
this may result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
Your player has an integrated rechargeable battery. Typical music playtime is up to 8 hours (when playing an MP3 encoded at 128 kbps and the battery is fully charged)
Upon initial use, the battery should be charged fully (12
hours) to ensure optimal performance and battery life.
Music play time is an estimated value. Actual play
time may var y depending on encoding method used and other factors.
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Getting Started
Slide switch to the right & hold

Turning Your Player On/Off

To turn the player on, slide the

Locking/Unlocking Your Player’s Keys (Hold)

When the Hold switch is engaged, the Key Lock feature disables your player’s controls to prevent accidental key presses when it is in your pocket or bag.
switch to the right and
hold it until the screen turns on.
To turn the player off, slide the
switch to the right and
hold it until the screen turns off.
To lock the player, slide the switch to the left until it clicks into the HOLD position.
To unlock the player, slide the switch to the right to release it from the HOLD position.
If a key is pressed while the player is locked, the Lock
icon [ ] will appear on screen.
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Getting Started

Resetting Your Player

Reset your player if it should freeze and not respond or otherwise malfunction.
Disconnect your player if it is connected to a
1.
computer.
Use a paper clip to gently press the Reset button lo-
2.
cated on the rear of the player.

Using the Touchpad Controls

Your player comes equipped with a touch-sensitive control pad. To use the controls, touch the arrow keys on the front of the player lightly just as you would a button and the controls will light up. If you touch and hold a key, it will register as a continuous button press.

Using the Controls to Navigate

To navigate through the different menu options and files
on your player:
Touch the Arrow keys to move the selection in the
direction of the arrow.
Move the selection up.
Move the selection down.
Move the selection right.
Move the selection down.
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Touch to confirm a selection.
Touch and hold to return to the Main Menu at
any time.
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Main Menu

The Main Menu gives you access to the different function modes of your player.
To access the Main Menu at any time, touch and
hold .
Touch or to select a mode and then touch
to confirm.
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