COBY MP-822 Instruction Manual
2.8” High-Resolution
MP3 & Video Player with
Touchscreen Controls
Instru ction Manu al ...................................................... Pa ge 2
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MP822-4G
MP822-8G
MP822-16G
Manual d e la instrucc ión .............................................Page 56
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................2
English
PACKAGE CONTENTS .....................................................5
UNIT OVERVIEW ..............................................................6
Using the Touchscreen Controls ...................................8
Disabling the Controls (Hold) .......................................8
GETTING STARTED .........................................................10
Charging the Battery ................................................... 10
Charging with a Computer ................................10
Turning Your Player On/Off ................................. 11
Resetting the Player ............................................. 11
Installing a miniSD Memory Card (optional) ... 11
MAIN MENU ..................................................................13
Main Menu Controls ............................................ 13
MUSIC MODE ................................................................14
Music Browser Controls ........................................ 14
Now Playing Controls (Music Playback) ........... 15
Quick Option Menu ............................................. 16
VIDEO MODE................................................................. 19
Video Browser Controls .......................................19
Video Playback Controls ....................................20
PHOTO MODE ................................................................22
Photo Browser Controls ........................................22
Photo Viewer Controls .........................................23
Quick Option Menu .............................................23
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RADIO MODE ................................................................25
Radio Tuning Controls ..........................................25
Quick Option Menu .............................................26
TEXT MODE ....................................................................28
Text Browser Controls ...........................................28
Text Reader Controls ............................................29
Quick Option Menu .............................................29
FILES MODE ................................................................... 31
Explorer Controls ..................................................31
Quick Option Menu .............................................32
CALENDAR MODE .........................................................34
CLOCK MODE ...............................................................35
Setting Controls ....................................................35
SETTING MODE .............................................................. 36
Setting Options .............................................................36
Language Select ..................................................36
Memory Information ............................................36
Version ...................................................................37
Factor y Setup........................................................ 37
Personal Setup ...................................................... 37
Time Setup .............................................................37
Calibrate ...............................................................38
TRANSFERRING FILES TO THE PLAYER ..........................39
Connecting to a Computer........................................39
Transferring Files ............................................................ 40
Microsoft Windows ...............................................40
Macintosh OS X .....................................................40
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Table of Contents
Disconnecting from a Computer .............................. 41
English
Microsoft Windows ............................................... 41
Macintosh OS X ..................................................... 41
Coby Media Manager ................................................42
Microsoft Windows Installation .......................... 42
Macintosh OS X Installation ................................43
VIDEO CONVERSION ...................................................44
FIRMWARE UPGRADES ..................................................45
SAFETY NOTICES ...........................................................46
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................51
FEATURES .......................................................................54
SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................55
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Package Contents
Congratulations on your purchase of a Coby MP822
Video MP3 Player. This package contains the following
items:
COBY Player
USB Cable
Instruction Manual
Professional Stereo Earphones
Protective Pouch
Should one of the above items be missing, please contact the retailer from whom you purchased this product.
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Unit Overview
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Unit Overview
Top View
1. Neckstrap Insert
2. USB Port
Connect to a computer to transfer media les to the
player.
3. 3.5mm Headphone Jack
Left View
4. Menu Navigation: Up
5. Menu Navigation: Down
6. Stylus
Front View
7. Speaker
8. LCD Touchscreen
Tap the display with your nger to activate the on-
screen control.
9. OK Button
Bottom View
10. Reset Button
11. miniSD Card Slot
Load a miniSD memory card here to upgrade the
memory capacity of the player.
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Unit Overview
Right View
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12. Power Button
Press and hold to power the player on/off.
13. Volume Button
14. Menu/Hold Button
Press and hold to disable the player controls. Press
again to re-enable.
Using the Touchscreen Controls
Your video MP3 player comes equipped with an easy-touse touchscreen which allows access to the player’s func-
tions. Use your nger tip or the stylus to tap the area of the
screen where a control icon is displayed. If you tap and
hold an icon, it will register as a continuous button press.
To avoid damaging the screen, do not touch it with
excessive force or with any object other than your
nger or the stylus. For best response, make sure
your hands are clean before using the touchscreen controls.
Disabling the Controls (Hold)
When the Hold button is engaged, the player’s controls
are disabled.
To disable the controls, press and hold the <MENU>
button.
To enable the controls, press and hold the <MENU>
button again.
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Unit Overview
You may want to disable the controls to avoid
turning on the player or activating the controls accidentally when it is in your pocket or bag.
Re-enable the controls to continue.
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Getting Started
Charging the Battery
English
Your player has an
integrated rechargeable
battery. Upon initial use,
the battery should be
charged fully to ensure
optimal performance and
battery life. If the player
has not been used for a
long period of time, the
battery may need to be
recharged. Upon initial
use, the battery should be
charged fully (8 hours) to
ensure optimal performance and battery life.
The bat tery used in this device may present a re
or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble, incinerate, or heat the battery. Do not leave
the battery in a place subject to direct sunlight, or
in a car with its windows closed. 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 re or electric shock.
Charging with a Computer
Your player can be charged through a USB computer
connection. Use the supplied USB cable to connect the
player to your computer’s USB port. The computer must
be powered on and not in sleep mode. When the player is
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USB Port
USB Port
Getting Started
connected and charging, a USB symbol will be displayed
on the player’s screen.
When connected to a USB hub, the hub must be
self-powered to charge the player’s battery.
Turning Your Player On/Off
To turn the player on, press and hold the <POWER>
button until the screen turns on.
To turn the player off, press and hold the <POWER>
button until the screen turns off.
Resetting the Player
If your player freezes and fails to respond, or in the event
of a malfunction, you will need to perform the reset function. To reset:
1. Disconnect your player if it is connected to a
computer.
2. Use a paper clip to gently press the Reset button
located on the bottom of the player.
Installing a miniSD Memory Card (optional)
You can upgrade the memory capacity of your player by
adding miniSD memory card.
Insert miniSD card into the slot as shown in the illustration below.
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Getting Started
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This player supports memory cards up to 2GB in
size.
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Main Menu
When you turn on the player, you will see the Main menu.
From the Main menu, you can access each of your MP3
player’s function modes. These modes are:
Music Browse and play music
Photos Browse and view pictures
Video Browse and play movies
Radio Listen to FM radio broadcasts
Text Browse and read text les
Files Browse all les
Calendar Launch the calendar program
Clock Set the internal clock display
Settings Adjust the player’s options
Main Menu Controls
Each function mode is represented by an icon on the
Main Menu screen. To enter
a mode, tap the icon with
your nger. You may also use
the player’s standard controls
to access each mode: Press
the <UP> or <DOWN> button
to move the selection, then
press <OK> to conrm.
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Music Mode
Browse for and play your music les.
English
For information about loading music onto your
player, please refer to the section “Transferring
Files to the Player”.
Music Browser Controls
When you choose MUSIC mode from the Main menu,
you will see the Music Browser screen.
You may browse
through a list using
any of the following
methods:
Press the <UP> or
<DOWN> button
on the unit.
Tap directly on an
item within the list.
Tap the Arrow Up
<
> or Arrow
Down < > icons
at the bottom of the
screen.
To conrm a selection, press <OK> or tap the
desired selection on the LCD screen.
To return to the previous screen, press the
<POWER> button or tap the Back Icon <
the top lefthand corner of the display screen.
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> in
Music Mode
If your music les contain ID3 song information tags,
you will be able to view your music les by Ar tist, Album,
Track (song title) or Genre.
To view all les (including those that do not contain ID3
information), select “All Songs” or use the Folder Explorer
option.
If music is already playing, you will have the additional
option to return to the Now Playing screen.
Now Playing Controls (Music Playback)
To start playing music, browse for your desired MP3 le
and tap the song title to start playback.
When a song is playing, the Now Playing screen appears:
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Time Display
Volume Level Indicator
Back Icon
File Name
Equalizer Icon
Elapsed Time
Play Mode
Previous Icon
Play/Pause Icon
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Battery Level
File Browser Icon
Quick Option Icon
Equalizer Frequency
Bands
Total Time
Volume Icon
Current track/
Total Tracks
Next Icon
Progress Bar
Music Mode
Use the following controls during music playback.
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Function Key Action
To pause/resume playback
To play the next track Tap
To forward-scan through the track Hold
To play the previous track Tap
To reverse-scan through the track Hold
To adjust the volume level
To access the Quick Option menu
(see section below for details)
To return to the Music Explorer screen
To return to the previous screen
Quick Option Menu
The Quick Option menu gives you easy access to your
player’s option settings.
Tap <
music playback.
To browse through the settings, press the <UP> or
<DOWN> button or tap <
To select a setting, press the <OK> button or tap the
desired selection on screen.
> to access the Quick Option menu during
Press <OK> or tap the
Play/Pause Icon on screen
on screen
on screen
on screen
on screen
Press <VOL>, then press the
<UP> or <DOWN> button.
Tap
on screen
Tap
on screen
Tap
on screen
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Music Mode
To return to the previous screen, tap < > on
screen.
Repeat Mode
Change the repeat options to adjust the order in which
tracks are played.
Item Description
Normal Play tracks in normal order
Single Play the current track repeatedly
Random Play tracks in random order
All Play all tracks repeatedly
You may also toggle between settings by tapping the
onscreen Play Mode icon.
Sound Effect (Equalizer)
Select a digital equalizer preset to optimize the way
the player processes audio signals. The options are:
NORMAL, CLASSIC, ROCK, POP, or JAZZ.
You may also toggle bet ween settings by tapping
the Equalizer icon.
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Pre-Listen
Use this option to play only the rst section of each track.
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Music Mode
The settings are: Close (no section selected), 5 seconds,
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10 seconds, 15 seconds, and 20 seconds.
Set Play Speed
Adjust the playback tempo(0.5/slowest 1.0/normal
speed 1.5/fastest).
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Video Mode
Browse for and play your video les.
Your player suppor ts AVI les encoded with XviD
at 320 x 240 and 30 fps. Videos may need to be
encoded with the included software for device
playback.
For more information about converting video,
please refer to the section “Video Conversion”.
For more information about how to get mov-
ies onto your player, please refer to the section
“Transferring Files to the Player”.
Video Browser Controls
When you choose VIDEO mode from the Main menu,
you will see the Video Browser screen. Use the Video
Browser to nd all folders and video les loaded on your
player.
You may browse through a list using any of the
following methods:
Press the <UP> or <DOWN> button on the
unit.
Tap directly on an item within the list.
Tap the Arrow Up <
icons at the bottom of the screen.
To conrm a selection, press <OK> or tap the
desired selection on the LCD screen.
> or Arrow Down < >
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Video Mode
To return to the previous screen, press the
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<POWER> button or tap the Back Icon <
the top lefthand corner of the display screen.
Video Playback Controls
When a video is playing, hold the player horizontally, the
Now Playing screen appears:
Video Playing Window
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Elapsed Time
00: 01:30 00 :10:0 0
Total Time
Use the following controls during video playback.
Function Key Action
/ , or press
To pause/resume playback
To play the next video
Tap
the <OK> button
Tap
on LCD, or
press the <DOWN>
button
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Video Mode
Function Key Action
Hold
To forward-scan through the video
To play the previous video
To reverse-scan through the video
To adjust the volume level
To rotate the video playing window
To return to the Video Explorer screen
To view the controls when the video is playing, tap the screen
once.
on LCD, or
hold the <DOWN>
button
Tap
on LCD, or
press the <UP> button
Hold
on LCD, or
hold the <UP> button
Tap
on LCD or press
the <VOL> button, then
press the <UP> or
<DOWN> button.
Tap on LCD
on LCD
Tap
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Photo Mode
Browse for and view your photo les.
English
For more information about how to get photo
les onto your player, please refer to the section
“Transferring Files to the Player”.
Photo Browser Controls
When you choose PHOTO mode from the Main menu,
the Photo Browser screen will appear.
Use the Photo Browser to
nd folders and photo les
loaded on your player.
You may browse
through a list using
any of the following
methods:
Press the <UP> or
<DOWN> button
on the unit.
Tap directly on an
item within the list.
Tap the Arrow Up <
icons at the bottom of the screen.
To conrm a selection, press <OK> or tap the
desired selection on the LCD screen.
To return to the previous screen, press the
<POWER> button or tap the Back Icon <
the top lefthand corner of the display screen.
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Photo Mode
Photo Viewer Controls
To view a photo, browse through the photo list and then
tap the lename to conrm.
The following functions may be performed from the Photo
Viewer screen.
Function Key Action
To view the previous or next
picture
To rotate a photo
To access the Quick Option menu
(see the section below for more
information)
To return to the Photo Explorer
To view the controls when the photo is displayed,
tap the screen once.
Quick Option Menu
The Quick Option menu gives you easy access to your
player’s option settings.
or , or you can press
Tap
the <UP> or <DOWN> button.
Tap <OK>, or press the <OK>
button.
Tap
, or press the
<MENU> button.
Tap
, or press the
<POWER> button
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Photo Mode
Tap < > to access the Quick Option menu while a
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photo is displayed (Photo Viewer).
To browse through the settings, press the <UP> or
DOWN> button or tap <
To select a setting, press the <OK> button or tap the
desired selection.
To return to the previous screen, tap <
Slide Setting
Enter this menu to turn slideshow mode on or off, or
to adjust the amount of time between photos during
slideshow mode.
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Radio Mode
Listen to FM radio broadcasts.
You must have a pair of headphones connected
to the headphone jack to receive FM broadcasts;
your player will utilize the headphone cord as an
antenna.
Radio Tuning Controls
When you choose RADIO
from the Main menu, the
Radio Tuning screen will
appear.
You can scan for stations,
tune to stations manually, or
tune to preset stations.
The following functions may
be performed from the Radio
Tuning screen.
Function Action
Tune to the next station manually.
Tune to the next preset station.
To adjust the volume level
Tap
or
Tap
Tap
, then tap < + > or < - >;
Or press the <VOL> button, then
press the <UP> or <DOWN>
button
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Radio Mode
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Function Action
To access the Quick Options
menu (see the section below
for details)
To back to the previous screen
Tap
, or press the <MENU>
button
Tap
Quick Option Menu
Tap <
> to access the Quick Option menu on the
FM Radio screen.
To browse through the settings, press the <UP> or
<DOWN> button; or, tap <
> or < >.
To select a setting, press the <OK> button or tap the
desired selection onscreen.
To return to the previous screen, tap <
>.
Search Station
Use this function to scan for all stations within broadcast
reception range. The player will automatically seek and
save all frequencies with a broadcast signal to the Preset
Station list.
Per forming this function will overwrite any previ-
ously stored Preset Stations.
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Radio Mode
Area Select
Set the FM frequency range area (Europe, Japan,
American).
Save Station Info
Save the current station to Preset Stations.
Read Station Info
View the Preset Station list. Select a preset from the list
to tune to the station, or delete the selected station from
the list.
Delete Station Info
Delete a single preset station from the preset list.
Delete All Station Info
Delete all preset stations.
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Text Mode
Read text les loaded on your player (TXT).
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Text Browser Controls
When you select TEXT from the Main menu, the Text
Browser Screen will appear.
Use the Text Browser to locate folders and les loaded
on your player.
You may browse through
a list using any of the
following methods:
Press the <UP> or
<DOWN> button on
the unit.
Tap directly on an
item within the list.
Tap the Arrow Up
<
> or Arrow
Down < > icons
at the bottom of the
screen.
To conrm a selection, press <OK> or tap the
desired selection on the LCD screen.
To return to the previous screen, press the
<POWER> button or tap the Back Icon <
the top lefthand corner of the display screen.
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Text Mode
Text Reader Controls
To display a text le, select and conrm the le from the
Text Browser.
Function Key Action
Tap
To go to the next page.
To go the the previous page
To move the text display forward one line
To move the text display backward one line Press <UP> button
To return to the Text Browser screen
To access the Quick Option Menu
Quick Option Menu
The Quick Option menu gives you easy access to your
player’s option settings.
Tap <
the Text Reader screen.
To browse through the settings, press the <UP> or
<DOWN> button; or, tap <
To select a setting, press the <OK> button; or, tap
the desired selection onscreen.
To return to the previous screen, tap <
> to access the Quick Option menu from
> or < >.
, or press
<OK> button
Tap
Press <DOWN>
button
Tap
Tap
>.
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Text Mode
Auto Browse
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Set the Auto Browse on or off.
Scroll Inter val
Set the duration of page display when the player is in
Auto display mode.
Scrol l I nt er va l
Tap < > or < > to adjust the duration in
seconds.
Tap <
Tap<
Scroll Extent
Set the auto scroll target as one page or one line.
> to conrm.
> to exit the setting without saving.
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