Coby MP-C781 Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read this manual carefully before operation
MP-C781
1GB MP3 Player with FM Tuner & SD Card Slot
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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.
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For Customer Use:
Enter below the serial number that is located on the bottom of
the unit. Retain this information for future reference.
Model No. MP-C781
Serial No.
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PRECAUTIONS
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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 convenience 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 radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including ampliers) that
produce heat.
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PRECAUTIONS .....................................................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................4
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...........................................................................7
PACKAGE CONTENTS .......................................................................10
LOCATION OF CONTROLS ................................................................12
Left View ...........................................................................................................13
Top View ............................................................................................................ 13
Front View ......................................................................................................... 13
Right View .........................................................................................................13
Rear View ..........................................................................................................13
DISPLAY OVERVIEW ..........................................................................14
Music Mode Screen .......................................................................................... 14
Record Mode Screen ........................................................................................ 14
MODES OVERVIEW ............................................................................ 15
GETTING STARTED ............................................................................. 16
Powering Your Player ........................................................................................16
Turning Your Player On/Off ...............................................................................16
Hold Switch (Key Lock) .....................................................................................16
Resetting Your Player ....................................................................................... 17
Installing an SD/MMC Memory Card (optional) ................................................ 17
BASIC OPERATIONS .......................................................................... 19
Menu Interface Navigation ................................................................................19
Adjusting the Volume ........................................................................................19
NAV MODE ........................................................................................20
File Search ........................................................................................................20
MSC MODE ........................................................................................21
Music Controls .................................................................................................. 21
A-B Repeat........................................................................................................ 21
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REC MODE .........................................................................................22
Microphone (Voice) Recording .........................................................................22
FM Radio Recording .........................................................................................22
FM MODE ...........................................................................................23
FM Radio Controls ............................................................................................23
Automatic Station Preset ..........................................................................23
Manual Station Preset ..............................................................................23
SYS MODE ..........................................................................................24
System Menu ....................................................................................................24
Equalizer ...................................................................................................24
Repeat .......................................................................................................24
Language ..................................................................................................25
Contrast .....................................................................................................25
Backlight ....................................................................................................25
Power ........................................................................................................25
Quality .......................................................................................................25
Delete ........................................................................................................26
Format .......................................................................................................26
System Info ...............................................................................................26
Reset .........................................................................................................26
COMPUTER CONNECTION (USB) ..................................................... 27
USB Driver Installation (Required for Windows 98 SE Only) ........................... 27
Connecting to a Computer ................................................................................ 28
Transferring Files ..............................................................................................28
Microsoft Windows ....................................................................................29
Macintosh OS X ........................................................................................29
Disconnecting from a Computer .......................................................................30
Microsoft Windows ....................................................................................30
Macintosh OS X ........................................................................................30
WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10 ........................................................... 31
Windows Media Player 10 (WMP10) ................................................................ 31
Music File Transfers ..................................................................................31
Creating Playlists ......................................................................................33
Automatic Windows Media Playlist Synchronization ................................35
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FIRMWARE UPGRADES ......................................................................37
ABOUT DIGITAL MUSIC FILES (MP3) ................................................38
What is an MP3? ...............................................................................................38
How can I play an MP3? ...................................................................................38
What is an MP3 Player? ...................................................................................38
Where Can I Get MP3/WMA les? ...................................................................38
Downloading MP3/WMA Files ..................................................................38
What is Encryption? ..................................................................................39
Creating MP3/WMA Files .........................................................................39
How Do I Rip My Music CDs Using Windows Media Player 10? .............39
How Do I Transfer MP3/WMA Music Files to my MP3 Player? .......................40
How Do I Play Music Purchased Online on my MP3 Player? ..........................40
Common Errors Associated with DRM-Encrypted Music Files .......................40
Why is my MP3 player not recognizing the les I have transferred to it? 40
Why is my MP3 player skipping a le? ..................................................... 41
Why is my MP3 player displaying the error message “NO AUTHORITY”? 41
How do I transfer and play iTunes les on my MP3 Player? .................... 41
TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................................................42
SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................44
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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.
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
COBY MP-C781
USB Cable
Professional Stereo Earphones
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1 x “AAA” Battery
Installation CD
Manual
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1GB Integrated Flash Memory
High-Contrast LCD Display with Backlight
SD/MMC Card Slot for Easy Memory Capacity Upgrades
(Memory Card Not Included)
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 Ultra-Fast File Transfers (up to 40x faster than USB 1.0)
* Music Service must support Windows Media DRM (WMDRM). WMDRM10 requires Windows XP and Windows Media Player 10 or newer.
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FEATURES
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
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Left View
Power / Menu
Volume +
Volume -
Top View
Headphone Out
Neckstrap Hook
USB Port
Front View
LCD Display
Joystick Left
Previous / Reverse
Joystick Down
Stop
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Play / Pause
Joystick Right
Next / Forward
Joystick
OK
Right View
Microphone
Record
Rear View
Hold Switch
Battery and SD/MMC Card Slot
Compartment
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DISPLAY OVERVIEW
Music Mode Screen
Record Mode Screen
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