COBY electronic MP201 User Manual
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COBY® Smart >™ USB MP3 Player
Instruction Manual ............................................Page 2
For series /
Para la serie /
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MP201
COBY® Smart >™ USB Reproductor de MP3
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Manual de Instrucciones ................................Pagina 22
COBY® Smart >™ USB Lecteur MP3
Manuel D’instruction .......................................Page 44
Page 2 Table Of Contents
English
Table of Contents Â
Thank You .....................................................................................................................................4
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................................4
Features ............................................................................................................................................4
ConTrols aT a GlanCe ..............................................................................................................5
GeTTinG sTarTed ...........................................................................................................................6
Connections ....................................................................................................................................6
Headphones .........................................................................................................................6
Power .....................................................................................................................................6
Connecting to a Computer ................................................................................................7
Transferring Music to Your Player ...................................................................................................7
Power On/Off ...................................................................................................................................8
Resetting the Player ........................................................................................................................8
PlaYinG MusiC .............................................................................................................................9
Music Playback Controls ................................................................................................................9
Page 3 Table Of Contents
English
CobY Media ManaGer .............................................................................................................10
Installing Coby Media Manager (Windows) ..............................................................................10
Installing Coby Media Manager (Mac OS X) ............................................................................12
sPeCifiCaTions ...........................................................................................................................14
TroubleshooTinG & suPPorT ...................................................................................................15
safeTY noTiCes ...........................................................................................................................18
Page 4 Thank You
English
Thank You Â
Congratulations on your purchase of a Coby MP player. This manual is designed to help you easily set up and
begin using your new player right away. Please read this manual carefully and retain it for future reference.
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.
MP player
Mini USB adapter with key chain
Professional stereo earphones
x “AAA” battery
Instruction manual & documentation
This package may contain plastic bags or
other materials that pose a hazard to children. Be sure to safely dispose of all packing materials after opening.
Features
Plays MP and WMA digital music les
Slim & smart design keeps adjacent USB ports
free when connected to a computer
Easy-to-use controls—get started playing your
music right away
Coby Media Manager software included
Mobile data storage function
Convenient USB adapter doubles as a
key chain/clip
USB . Hi-speed for fast le transfers
Page 5 Controls At A Glance
English
Controls at a Glance Â
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1. 3.5mm Headphone Out
2. USB Port
3. Volume Down <VOL–>
4. Volume Up < V O L +>
5. Previous/Reverse <L E F T>
6. Play/Pause/Stop <P LAY/ PAU SE >
7. Next/Forward <RIGHT>
8. Battery Cover
9. LED Indicator
Page 6 Getting Started
English
Getting started Â
Connections
Headphones
Connect headphones/earphones to the Headphone
Out jack for private listening
Lower the volume level before connecting
headphones, then gradually increase the volume for comfortable listening.
Hearing experts advise against the constant use
of personal stereos played at high volume.
Constant high-volume use can lead to hearing
loss. If you experience ringing in your ears or
hearing loss, discontinue use immediately and
seek medical advice.
Power
This player operates on x “AAA” battery.
Loading a Battery
Open the Battery Cover.1.
Insert 1 x “AAA” battery, taking care to match 2.
the “+” and “–” polarities of the battery with the
markings inside the battery compartment.
The battery used in this device may pres-
ent 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.
Page 7 Getting Started
English
Connecting to a Computer
To connect to a computer:
Make sure the player is turned o.1.
When the player is connected to a comput-
er’s powered USB port, it will draw power
over the USB connection.
Connect the small end of the USB mini adapter 2.
to the player’s USB port. Plug the large end of the
adapter into your computer’s USB port. It may
take your computer several minutes to recognize
and set up the device the rst time it is connected depending on your hardware conguration.
Your player will be detected as a
“Removable Disk” when you open “My
Com pu te r”.
Transferring Music to Your Player
Install the included Coby Media Manager (CMM)
software, then connect the player to a computer to
transfer (sync) music to the player.
If you choose not to use CMM, you can still perform
basic le management using your computer’s
operating system commands. Please refer to the
documentation included with your operating system for more information (e.g., Microsoft Windows
or Macintosh OS X).
Do not disconnect the player or otherwise
interrupt the le transfer process. Doing so
may corrupt your files and/or the player’s
rmware.
Page 8 Getting Started
English
To learn how to install the included Coby
Media Manager software, please refer to
the section “Coby Media Manager”.
Power on/off
To turn your player on, press and hold <PLAY/
PAUSE>. The LED indicator will light.
To turn your player o, press and hold <PLAY/
PAUSE> for at least seconds. The LED indicator
will darken.
Resetting the Player
If your player freezes or otherwise behaves abnormally, remove the battery for seconds. Replace
the battery and restart your player.
Page 9 Playing Music
English
Playing Music Â
Play your MP or WMA music les.
Music Playback Controls
Use the following controls during music playback.
The LED indicator will ash during music playback.
Key Function
Press <PLAY/PAUSE> Start/Resume music playback.
During playback, press <PLAY/PAUSE> to
pause playback.
Press <LEFT> Play the previous track.
Hold <LEFT> Scan quickly in reverse through the current
track.
Press <RIGHT> Play the next track.
Hold <RIGHT> Scan forward quickly through the current
track.
Press <VOL–> Decrease the volume level.
Please refer to the section “Getting Start-
ed” to learn how to get music onto your
player.
Press <VOL+> Increase the volume level.
Page 10 Coby Media Manager
English
Coby Media Manager Â
Please install and use the “Coby Media Manager”
(CMM) software provided on the player. Using the
CMM software is the easiest way to:
Transfer (sync) media les to the player
Convert video and audio les to a format com-
patible with your player
Keep your player’s software up to date
If you choose not to use CMM, you can still
perform basic le management using your
computer’s operating system commands.
Please refer to the documentation included with your operating system for more
information (e.g., Microsoft Windows or
Macintosh OS X).
Browse and play your media library on your
computer
Installing Coby Media Manager (Windows)
The instruction manual for CMM can be found on
your player. You may need to download and install
the free Acrobat PDF reader from Adobe at
www.adobe.com/go/getreader/ in order to view
the instruction manual.
To install Coby Media Manager (CMM) on a computer running the Microsoft Windows operating
system:
Page 11 Coby Media Manager
English
Connect the player to a computer with the USB 1.
adapter provided. The following screen will
appear:
Select “Coby Media Manager” and then click 2.
“OK”. Wait for the system to extract the main
application les. The setup wizard will launch
automatically once the les have been extracted.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete 3.
the installation process.
If you do not see the “Coby Media Manger”
option in step 2, launch the setup wizard
manually by selecting “Open folder to view
les” instead. When the folder opens, double-click the le “coby-cometlite” to launch
the setup wizard.
Page 12 Coby Media Manager
English
Installing Coby Media Manager (Mac OS X)
To install Coby Media Manager (CMM) on a computer running the Macinstosh OS X operating system:
Connect the player to a computer with the USB adapter provided. 1.
Open a nder window. Click on the ‘Removable Disk” icon located on the left side of the nder window. 2.
The computer will display all les and folders currently stored in the player.
Page 13 Coby Media Manager
English
Navigate to the MAC OS X Coby Media Manager folder, then double-click the le “coby-mediaman-3.
ager-2009b0602.dmg”. The setup wizard will launch.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process. 4.
Page 14 Specications
English
Specications Â
Please visit www.cobyusa.com for the latest product information. Design, specications, and manual are
subject to change without notice.
Display Type LED Indicator
Memory Integrated Flash Memory
Audio Format Support MP3, WMA
PC Interface USB 2.0 Hi-speed (MSC)
Plug and Play Support Windows 7/Vista/XP
Macintosh OS X
Audio Output 3.5mm Stereo Headphone
Power 1 x “AAA” Battery
Music Play Time 8 hours*
Unit Dimensions 2.64” x 1.2” x 0.55” (WHD)
* Estimated playing time based on a kbps MP le. Actual time may vary.
Specications and manual are subject to change without notice.
Page 15 Troubleshooting & Support
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Troubleshooting & support Â
If you have a problem with this device, please check our website at www.cobyusa.com for Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ) and product updates. If these resources do not resolve the problem, please contact
Technical Support.
address Coby Electronics Technical Support
Knowlton Way
Savannah, Georgia
email techsupport@cobyusa.com
Web www.cobyusa.com
Phone --: Monday to Friday, :AM–:PM EST
Saturday, : AM–:PM EST
--: Monday to Friday, :AM–:PM EST
Page 16 Troubleshooting & Support
English
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).
The buttons do not work.
Ensure that the battery retains a charge. Try
replacing the battery with a new one.
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.
I cannot transfer les to the player.
Ensure that the bit rate of the le is not too low.
The higher the bit rate of the le, the better it
Ensure that your computer is running a supported operating
system.
will sound. The minimum recommended bitrate
is kbps for MPs and kbps for WMAs.
Ensure that the supplied USB adapter is securely
attached to the player and the PC, or try using
Try lowering the volume of the player.
another USB cable.
Ensure that the headphones are attached
If you have connected the player through a USB
securely to the player.
hub, try connecting the player directly to your
computer.
Ensure that the player’s memory capacity is not
full.
Page 17 Troubleshooting & Support
English
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 player has malfunctioned.
Try resetting your player (remove and replace the battery).
Page 18 Safety Notices
English
safety notices Â
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.
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 rear of the
unit. Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
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.
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 the product suddenly has no response or powers off, an electrostatic discharge may be the cause. In this circumstance, please
follow the procedures below for recovery:
Remove the battery and wait 3 seconds.•
Replace the battery and turn the unit on again.•
Page 19 Safety Notices
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fCC statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help•
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modications to the equipment unless otherwise specied in the manual. If such changes or modications should
be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Page 20 Safety Notices
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important safety instructions
Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instruc-1.
tions should be read before the product is operated.
Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instruc-2.
tions should be retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in 3.
the operating instructions should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions: All operating and usage instruc-4.
tions should be followed.
Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet be-5.
fore cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Attachments: Use only attachments recommended by 6.
the manufacturer. Use of other attachments may be
hazardous.
Water and Moisture: Do not use this product near 7.
water (e.g., near a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in wet basements, or near a swimming
pool and the like).
Ventilation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are 8.
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 ventila-
tion is provided or the manufacturer instructions have
been adhered to.
Power Sources: This product should be operated only 9.
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 bat-
tery power or other sources, refer to the operating
instructions.
Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets, extension 10.
cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of re or electric shock.
Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any 11.
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 your-12.
self as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servic-
ing to qualied service personnel.
Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this product from 13.
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
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