MP-C781
1GB MP3 Player with FM Tuner & SD Card Slot
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read this manual carefully before operation
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 acc ompanying the appliance.
For Custom er Use:
Enter below the serial number that is located on the bot tom of
the unit. Retain this info rmation for future reference.
Model N o. MP-C781
Serial N o.
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PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
To prevent re or sh ock haz ard, do not expose t his device to rain o r moistu re. Dangerous high voltage is
present i nside th e enclo sure. Do n ot open th e cabine t.
CAUTION :
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plu g to wide sl ot of outl et and fully inser t.
WARNING:
Handlin g the cords on this produc t will exp ose you to l ead, a chemical k nown to th e State of C alifor nia to
cause c ancer, and birth defects o r other re produc tive har m. Wash hands af ter ha ndling.
Protec t your hearin g:
Hearing exper ts advise again st the co nstant u se of personal ste reos pl ayed at high volume. Constant
exposur e to high vol umes ca n lead to he aring l oss. If you should ex perie nce rin ging in th e ears or h earing
loss, discontinue use an d seek medical ad vice.
Notic e:
This pro duct is pr otecte d by cer tain int ellectual propert y rights of Microsof t. Use or distrib ution of s uch
techno logy out side of this prod uct is prohibite d witho ut a license from M icrosoft.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read
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before the product is operated.
Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained
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for future reference.
Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions
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should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions: All operating and usage instructions should be followed.
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Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
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liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Attachments: Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer. Use
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of other attachments may be hazardous.
Water and Moisture: Do not use this product near water (e.g., near a bath tub,
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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,
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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 car t combination should be moved with care.
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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
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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
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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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Grounding or Polarization: This product may be equipped with a polarized
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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 inser t 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
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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 attach-
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ment 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 prod-
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uct, 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
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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
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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 conve-
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nience receptacles as this can result in a risk of re or electric shock.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this product
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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 re-
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moving covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer
all servicing to qualied ser vice personnel.
Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and re-
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fer 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 ser vice.
Replacement Parts: When replacement par ts are required, be sure that your
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service technician has used replacement parts specied by the manufacturer
or have the same characteristics as the original par t. Unauthorized substitutions may result in re, electric shock, or other hazards.
Safety Check: Upon completion of any ser vice or repairs to this product, ask
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the ser vice 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
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only as recommended by the manufacturer.
Heat: The product should be situated away from heat sources such as ra-
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diators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including ampliers) that
produce heat.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 Memor y 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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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.
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COBY MP-C781
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USB Cable
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Professional Stereo Earphones
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1 x “AAA” Battery
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Installation CD
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Manual
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FEATURES
1GB Integrated Flash Memory
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High-Contrast LCD Display with Backlight
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SD/MMC Card Slot for Easy Memor y Capacity Upgrades
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(Memory Card Not Included)
Plays MP3 and WMA Digital Music Files
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Plays Digital Music from most online stores and subscription services*
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ID3 and LRC support for song and synchronized lyric information display
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Integrated FM Radio and Recorder
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Integrated Microphone for Digital Voice Recording
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Mobile Data Storage Function
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USB 2.0 for Ultra-Fast File Transfers (up to 40x faster than USB 1.0)
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* Music Ser vice must support Wi ndows Med ia DRM (WMDR M). WMDRM10 requires Win dows XP and Windows Medi a Player 10 or newe r.
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
Left View
Power / Menu
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Volume +
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Volume -
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Top View
Headphone Out
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Neckstrap Hook
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USB Port
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Front View
LCD Display
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Joystick Lef t
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Previous / Reverse
Joystick Down
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Stop
Joystick Up
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Play / Pause
Joystick Right
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Next / Forward
Joystick
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OK
Right View
Microphone
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Record
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Rear View
Hold Switch
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Battery and SD/MMC Card Slot
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Compartment
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Music Mode Screen
Record Mode Screen
DISPLAY OVERVIEW
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MODES OVERVIEW
NAV
MSC
(Music)
FM
(Tuner)
REC
(Recording)
SYS
Music / Voice / SD/MMC Card(Internal)
Equalizer-
Repeat -
Power
Quality-
Delete
Format
Reset
System Infor.
Language-
Contrast
Backlight
No Repeat, One, All, Random All, Dir Repeat,
Dir All Repeat, Dir Random All and Intro.
English, French, German, Portuguese,
Spanish, Chinese(Simp), Chinese(Trad)
Normal, Pop, Rock Classic, Jazz, Bass
Low, Normal, High
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GETTING STARTED
Powering Your Player
Your player runs on 1 x “AAA” battery for music playback.
Remove the battery compartment cover located on the rear of the player.
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Insert one “AAA” battery, taking care to match the polarity of the battery with the
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markings on the inside of the compartment.
Replace the battery compartment cover.
3.
The battery used in this device may present a re or chemical
burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, incinerate, or heat
the battery.
Your player can also be powered over the USB bus when connected to a computer.
Turning Your Player On/Off
To turn the player on, press and hold until you see the “COBY”
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screen.
To turn the player of f, press and hold until you see the “Goodbye”
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screen.
Hold Switch (Key Lock)
The Hold feature disables your player’s controls to prevent accidental key presses when it is in your pocket or bag.
To lock the player, slide the Hold switch up to the lock position.
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A Lock icon will appear on-screen.
To unlock the player, slide the Hold switch down.
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GETTING STARTED
Resetting Your Player
Reset your player if it should freeze and not respond or other wise malfunction.
If the player is connected to a computer, disconnect it.
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Remove the batter y from the player. Wait 30 seconds before replacing the
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battery.
Installing an SD/MMC Memor y Card (optional)
You can upgrade the memory capacity of your player by adding an Secure Digital
(SD) or Multimedia Card (MMC) memory card.
To install an SD/MMC card:
Remove the battery compartment cover located on the rear of the player.
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Insert the SD/MMC card in the card slot, taking care to match the notch on the
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card with the diagram on the player.
Replace the battery compartment cover.
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MAIN MENU OVERVIEW
The Main Menu gives you access to the different function modes of your player.
To select a mode, press or to highlight the mode with the Selection Cursor
and then press .
To return to the Main Menu, press . To exit the Main Menu, press
again.
NAV: Navigation Mode
View your media library.
MSC: Music Mode
Play your digital music les (MP3,
WMA)
REC: Record Mode
Record from the integrated microphone
or FM Radio.
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FM: FM Radio Mode
Listen to FM Radio broadcasts.
SYS: System Mode
Change the internal settings of your
player.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
Menu Interface Navigation
To select the different menu options and les on your player:
Use the Navigation Joystick to move the selection cursor. The cursor high-
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lights the current selection.
To move the cursor up, press
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To move the cursor down, press
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To move the cursor left, press
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To move the cursor right, press
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To scroll quickly in any direction, press and hold the Joystick in that direction
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To conrm the highlighted selection, press the Joystick [ ]
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To return to the previous screen or to return to the Main Menu, press
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Adjusting the Volume
During playback:
Press Volume to raise the volume level
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Press Volume to lower the volume level.
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Set the volume to the lowest level before headphone use to avoid
damage to your hearing or to your headphones.
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NAV MODE
Enter Navigation mode to view your media library.
File Search
To search for a le in Navigation Mode:
Select NAV from the main menu and press to conrm.
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Select Music, Voice or SD/MMC Card
2.
Music: View MP3 and WMA music les
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Voice: View microphone or FM radio recordings.
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SD/MMC Card: View les on the optional SD/MMC card (if installed)
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To select a desired le or folder, press the Joystick or .
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Playback will commence if a compatible le is selected
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Folder contents will be displayed if a folder is selected
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To return to a previous folder, press .
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MSC MODE
Enter Music mode to play your MP3 or WMA audio files.
Music Mode will display all compatible audio les on your player regardless
of director y
Music Controls
Select MSC from the main menu and press to conrm
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To select a track for playback, press the Joystick or .
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To play a track, press the Joystick . During playback:
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To pause playback, press ; press again to resume playback
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To stop playback, press
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To play the next track press
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To play the previous track, press .
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To fast-forward through the current track, press and hold
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To reverse through the current track, press and hold .
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A-B Repeat
Set a segment of a track to repeat in a continuous loop. During playback:
Press to set the starting point “A” of the loop.
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Press again to set the end point “B” of the loop.
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Press again to resume normal playback.
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REC MODE
Enter Record mode to record from the integrated microphone or FM Radio.
Microphone (Voice) Recording
Make digital voice recordings through the integrated microphone. Recordings are
saved to the folder “MICIN.DIR”.
Press the REC key while the player is in MSC or REC mode. Recording will
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start immediately. During recording:
To pause recording, press ; press again to resume recording
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To stop and save the recording, press .
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The recorded le will be named “MICXXXXX.WAV” where XXX XX corresponds to the numerical sequence in which the recording was made
(numbering starts from 00001).
FM Radio Recording
Make digital recordings of FM radio broadcasts. Recordings are saved to the folder
“FMIN.DIR”.
Tune to the broadcast you wish to record in FM mode.
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Press the REC key. Recording will star t immediately. During recording:.
2.
To pause recording, press ; press again to resume recording
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To stop and save the recording, press .
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The recorded le will be named “FMXXX XX.WAV” where XXX XX corresponds to the numerical sequence in which the recording was made
(numbering starts from 00001).
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FM MODE
Enter FM Radio mode to listen to FM Radio broadcasts.
Earphones (or headphones) must be connected to the player’s
Headphone jack for Radio operation for use as an antenna.
FM Radio Controls
Listen to FM Radio broadcasts.
Select FM from the main menu and press to conrm
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To tune to a station, press the Joystick or .
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To auto-seek the next available broadcast station, press and hold or .
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To switch to Preset Tuning, press . A Select Preset indicator will appear
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on screen.
Automatic Station Preset
Press and hold the REC key to automatically scan and save all available FM stations to Preset Memory. There are 31 available preset stations.
Automatic Station Preset will overwrite any previously stored stations.
Manual Station Preset
Tune to the station you want to store (e.g., 105.1).
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Press and hold . A Save Preset indicator will appear on screen.
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While the Save Preset indicator is active, press or to select a Preset
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Number (e.g., 23).
Press to conrm and save (e.g., 105.1 has now been saved as Preset 23).
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SYS MODE
Enter System mode to adjust the internal settings of your player.
System Menu
The System Menu contains 11 options: Equalizer, Repeat, Language, Contrast,
Backlight, Power, Rec Quality, Del File, Format, System Info, and Reset.
Press or to select a system option and press to conrm.
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Press to exit the System Menu.
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Equalizer
Set a digital equalizer preset. The options are: Normal, Pop, Rock, Classic, Jazz,
and Bass.
Press or to select a System option and press to conrm.
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Press to return to the System Menu.
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Repeat
Set a Repeat Mode option. The options are:
No Repeat. Play tracks in normal order.
One. Repeat the current track.
All. Repeat all tracks.
Random All: Play all tracks in random order.
Dir Repeat. Repeat all tracks in the current folder.
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Dir All Repeat. Repeat all tracks in all folders.
Dir Random All: Play folders in random order.
Intro: Play the rst 10 seconds of each track.
Press or to select a Repeat option and press to conrm.
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Press to return to the System Menu.
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SYS MODE
Language
Set the language that the menus appear in. The language options are: English, French,
German, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese (Trad), and Chinese (Simp).
Press or to select a Language option and press to conrm.
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Press to return to the System Menu.
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Contrast
Set the Contrast level of the display. A setting of 00 is lightest; a setting of 14 is
darkest.
Press or to select a Contrast option and press to conrm.
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Press to return to the System Menu.
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Backlight
Set the Backlight option to change the duration of time (in seconds) that the backlight will remain on after a key press. A setting of “Of f” will disable the backlight
completely. A setting of “On” will keep that backlight on continuously.
Press or to select a Backlight option and press to conrm.
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Press to return to the System Menu.
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Power
Set the Power option to change the duration of time (in seconds) that the player
will remain on when it is idle. A setting of “Off” will disable the this power-saving
feature.
Press or to select a Power option and press to conrm.
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Press to return to the System Menu.
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Quality
Set the Recording Quality level for Voice and FM recordings. The options are Long
Time, Normal Quality, and High Quality. Lower quality recordings will take up less
memory than higher quality recordings.
Press or to select a Quality option and press to conrm.
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Press to return to the System Menu.
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SYS MODE
Delete
Use the Delete function to remove les from your player. To delete a le:
Select DelFile from the System Menu.
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A Directory Tree will appear. Press the joystick or to select a folder or
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le to delete and press to conrm.
A Delete Conrmation screen will appear. Select “Yes” or “No” and then
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press to conrm.
If you select “Yes”, the folder or le will be deleted.
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If you select “No”, the player will return to the Directory Tree.
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If you select “No” and a folder was selected, the player will enter the
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folder and return to the Directory Tree.
Format
Use the Format function to format your player. It may become necessar y to format
your player if data or les become corrupt. Always use the Format function of your
player and not your computer’s format utility.
Select and conrm “No” to cancel.
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Select and conrm “Yes” to start the format process.
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Press to return to the System Menu.
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Formatting will destroy all data on your player so make sure to
backup your data rst.
If you have installed an SD/MMC card and have selected “SD/
MMC Card” from the NAV menu, the SD/MMC card will be formatted instead.
System Info
View Firmware, date, and memory information.
Reset
Return all of your player’s internal options to their factor y-default settings.
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COMPUTER CONNECTION (USB)
Connect the MP-C781 to a computer with the USB 2.0 cable provided to:
Transfer les to and from your player
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Perform basic le management functions.
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USB Driver Installation (Required for Windows 98 SE Only)
It is not necessary to install the USB driver if your computer is running Microsof t
Windows ME/2000/XP or newer, or Macintosh OS X. Computers running these
operating systems will recognize your player automatically when connected.
If your computer is running Windows 98 SE:
Insert the Installation CD into your computer’s CD or DVD drive. Make sure to
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place the mini-CD in the center, recessed well of the drive tray.
Navigate to MY COMPUTER and double-click on the CD/DVD drive icon
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(usually “D:”).
Double-click on the folder “Win98 USB Drivers” and then on the folder “english”.
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Double-click on the SETUP icon (SETUP.EXE) to start the USB driver instal-
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lation program.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation and then restart
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your computer.
Mini- CDs should only be used in normal tray-loading CD/DVD
drives. Mini-CDs may be used in slot-loading drives with the proper
adapter; please contact your computer or drive manufacturer for
more information.
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USB Port
USB Port
(mini)
Computer
COMPUTER CONNECTION (USB)
Connecting to a Computer
Connect the player to your computer
with the supplied USB cable. Upon
connection:
Your computer will automatically rec-
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ognize the player. An icon representing
your player will appear as a “Removable
Disk” when you open “My Computer”.
It may take Windows several minutes to recognize and set up the device the
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rst time it is connected depending on your hardware conguration.
If you are using Windows Media Player 10 (WMP10), WMP10 can be
set to synchronize with your player automatically upon connection.
To stop auto-synchronization with WMP10 during connection, press
the VOLUME + key.
For more information and suppor t regarding music transfer and
synchronization with Windows Media Player (WMP), please see
the help section included with WMP (click Help > Synchronizing
Content to Devices).
Transferring Files
The USB 2.0 High-Speed connection makes it easy to transfer music, video, photo,
and text les (or any other data) quickly between the player and your computer. Simply
use the player as you would a oppy disk using basic operating system commands.
If you need further assistance with transferring les, please refer to your operating
system’s instruction manual or on-screen help. If you are using media management soft ware such as iTunes, Winamp, or Windows Media Player, please refer to
their documentation for suppor t.
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Do not disconnect or otherwise interrupt the player during transmis-
sion - this could damage or corrupt the player’s rmware or your les.
If the player is accidentally disconnected and is not working properly,
reset your player (see the Getting Started section for details).
COMPUTER CONNECTION (USB)
Microsoft Windows
Double-click the “My Computer ” icon on your desktop and then double-click
1.
the MP-C781 icon (MTP Multimedia Player).
Your player contains two folders: Data and Media.
2.
Drag your media les to the Media folder (e.g., MP3, WMA les).
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Drag all other types of les to the Data folder for storage (e.g., TXT,
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DOC, XLS, etc). Data les are only visible from a computer; these les
will not be available from within the player itself.
Macintosh OS X
Open a Finder window. Locate the les you would like to transfer from your
1.
computer. Select the les/folders with the mouse and press APPLE-C (copy)
on the keyboard.
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.
Press APPLE-V (paste) on the keyboard to transfer the les you selected in
3.
Step 1 to the player.
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COMPUTER CONNECTION (USB)
Disconnecting from a Computer
Disconnect your player as instructed below to prevent data loss or le/rmware
corruption.
Microsoft Windows
Double-click the green arrow in the taskbar
1.
located on the lower-right side of the computer screen (Safely Remove Hardware).
Safely Remove Hardware:
2.
Select “USB Mass Storage Device” from the
list that appears and then click on “Stop”.
Stop a Hardware Device: Select “USB
Mass Storage Device” from the list that
appears and then click on “OK”.
Select “USB Mass Storage Device” from the
list that appears and then click on “OK”.
When the “Safe to Remove Hardware” win-
3.
dow appears, click the OK button and disconnect the USB cable from the player and your
computer.
Macintosh OS X
On the left side of the Finder window, identify the
1.
appropriate Removable Disk icon.
Click on the “Eject” arrow on the right of the Re-
2.
movable Disk icon.
Disconnect the USB cable from the player and your computer.
3.
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WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10
Windows Media Player 10 (WMP10)
You can use Windows Media Player 10 (WMP10) and a USB-MTP connection to
manage your music media library with Microsoft Windows XP or newer.
Music File Transfers
To transfer les using WMP10:
Run Window Media Player 10
1.
Connect your player to the computer. A “Device Setup” window will appear.
2.
In the ‘Device Setup” window, choose “Synchronize this device with this li-
3.
brary for this session only” and click “Finish”.
Select “Sync”. There are 2 ways to sync your les with your player:
4.
Drag your songs, photos, or converted video les to the sync
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list on the left hand side. Click “Start Sync” to start transferring the
selected les.
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WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10
Select a playlist from the “Sync List” drop- down menu. Click “Start
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Sync” to start transferring the les in the selected playlist.
WMP10 can be set to synchronize with your player automatically
upon connection (see Step 3: Device Setup). To stop auto-synchronization with WMP10 during connection, press the VOLUME + key.
For more information and suppor t regarding music transfer and
synchronization with Windows Media Player (WMP), please see
the help section included with WMP (click Help > Synchronizing
Content to Devices).
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WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10
Creating Playlists
Playlists are an easy way to organize and store your favorite music mixes so you
can listen to them whenever you want.
When a playlist is transferred using Windows Media Player, every song in the playlist will be transferred as well.
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WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10
To create playlists using WMP10:
Run Window Media Player 10
1.
Select “Library” and then drag the desired song(s) to the “Now Playing List” on
2.
the right side.
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WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10
Highlight all of the songs in the “Now Playing List” and then use the mouse
3.
to right-click the list. Choose “Add to” and then “Additional Playlists...”
An “Add to Playlist” window will appear.
Select “New” and enter the playlist name, then click “OK”. A new playlist will
4.
be created.
Automatic Windows Media Playlist Synchronization
By default, WMP is set to transfer and synchronize les manually. You can choose
to have Windows Media Player automatically synchronize your playlists when you
connect your player to the computer.
To change the synchronization settings:
Connect your player with the computer and run Window Media Player 10.
1.
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WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10
In the SYNC menu, click the “Set up Sync” button. A “Synchronization Set-
2.
tings” window will appear.
Check “Synchronize device automatically” and check the playlist(s) you want
3.
to sync.
Click “OK” to star t the synchronization.
4.
When synchronization is complete, disconnect your player from the com-
5.
puter.
Turn on your player and select “Music”.
6.
The synchronized playlist(s) from WMP will have been added under the “Play-
7.
list” category.
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FIRMWARE UPGRADES
From time to time, COBY may release rmware updates to improve the performance of the MP-C781 or to add additional features. Please check the COBY website periodically at www.cobyusa.com to see if new rmware has been released for
your player. If you are experiencing abnormal behavior with your player, you may
choose to restore (format) your player before updating its rmware.
Download the latest rmware for your player from www.cobyusa.com. Save
1.
this le to the computer.
Connect your player to the computer. Double- click the Removable Icon that
2.
corresponds to your player, and then double-click the FIRMWARE folder to
open it.
Double-click the downloaded rmware le (you may need a le compression
3.
utility installed on your computer). In the window that appears, select the le
that ends with “.BIN” and copy it to your player’s root directory.
Disconnect your player from the computer.
4.
Press and hold to turn the player on. The player will update its
5.
rmware automatically.
Always use a new battery before attempting to upgrade the
rmware. Do not interrupt the rmware upgrade —doing so could
damage your player and render it inoperable.
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ABOUT DIGITAL MUSIC FILES (MP3)
What is an MP3?
MP3 (short for MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) is a compressed digital audio le. MP3 les
can deliver audio at a quality that nearly matches compact discs (CDs), but are
about one-tenth the size of CD-audio.
How can I play an MP3?
MP3s may be played on a wide variety of devices. Devices that may play MP3s are:
MP3 Players, Portable Media Players (players), Personal Computers, and DVD
Players.
What is an MP3 Player?
MP3 Players are devices (usually por table) that can play back MP3 audio les.
Although they are called “MP3 Players”, most can play other types of digital audio
les (e.g., WMA, OGG, WAV, or AAC). Since modern players can play more than
just MP3s, they may also be referred to as Digital Audio Players.
Many MP3 players include other functions such as an FM Radio, Voice Recorder,
Photo Viewer, or Video Playback.
Where Can I Get MP3/WMA les?
You may either download MP3 or WMA les from a music download or subscription
service, or you may create (“rip”) your own MP3/WMA les.
Downloading MP3/WMA Files
There are many online stores or subscription services you may choose to purchase
and download music from. Most of these stores employ Windows Media Digital
Rights Management (WMDRM) and offer encrypted WMA les for download. Due
to the encryption, these les cannot be played on all MP3 Players.
Most COBY MP3 Players can play encrypted WMA les—these players will state
so on their packaging. If you are unsure of whether or not your player can play encrypted WMA les, you may visit our website at http://www.cobyusa.com for more
information about your player.
Please note that music purchased from Apple’s iTunes music store employs their
proprietary Fairplay-encr ypted AAC; purchased iTunes music cannot be played on
any MP3 player other than Apple’s.
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ABOUT DIGITAL MUSIC FILES (MP3)
What is Encryption?
Encryption is a way of protecting media with a unique Content ID for the purpose
of data security. In order to access the encrypted media, End Users must acquire
a license key and that allows for decryption and playback. Without this license key,
encrypted media will not play
Creating MP3/ WMA Files
You can create your own digital audio les for personal use by “ripping” your music
CDs and converting them to an MP3, WMA, or OGG.
To create your own MP3 les, you will need a computer with an application installed that can rip and encode MP3s or WMAs. Windows Media Player 10 is one
software application made available by Microsoft that will rip and conver t CDs to
an MP3 or WMA le.
Ripping a CD copies and converts (encodes) the music from the CD to a
•
compressed digital audio le.
Converting to MP3 and/or deselecting the “Copy Protect Music” option will
•
ensure the widest playback compatibility of your music les.
Please visit www.microsoft.com for more Windows Media Player infor-
•
mation and support.
Some COBY MP3 Players have the ability to create MP3 les without a computer;
please see your player’s documentation or visit www.cobyusa.com for information
about our lineup of MP3 players.
How Do I Rip My Music CDs Using Windows Media Player 10?
Start the Windows Media Player 10 (WMP10) application. (If it is not installed
1.
on your computer, you will have to download and install the program from
www.microsoft.com).
Insert your music CD into your computer’s CD- ROM drive.
2.
Click the “Rip” tab.
3.
Set the appropriate options, and then click “Rip Music” to begin the ripping
4.
process.
The conver ted le will be saved to your “My Music” folder unless you have
5.
specied otherwise.
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ABOUT DIGITAL MUSIC FILES (MP3)
Please visit www.microsoft.com for more Windows Media Player infor-
•
mation and support.
How Do I Transfer MP3/WMA Music Files to my MP3 Player?
When your MP3 Player is connected to a computer, you may transfer music les to
your MP3 player using your operating system’s basic le management commands
(i.e., copy-and-paste or drag-and-drop). Please refer to your computer’s documentation for more information and support.
If you have Windows Media Player installed on your computer (or another, similar
program), you may choose to use its media management functions to transfer your
les.
COBY MP3 Players with USB-MTP support will enable the advanced media
•
management functions of Windows Media Player.
Please visit www.microsoft.com for more Windows Media Player information
•
and support.
How Do I Play Music Purchased Online on my MP3 Player?
Music les you have downloaded from online stores (e.g., Napster,
MusicNow, URGE, Walmart.com, and Y! Music) are encrypted with WMDRM.
These les will only play on MP3 players with WMDRM suppor t.
In addition to an MP3 player with WMDRM suppor t:
To transfer and play purchased music, you will need Windows Media Player
•
9 or newer.
To transfer and play subscription music, you will need Windows XP and
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Windows Media Player 10 or newer.
For more information and support, please refer to the documentation provided by
the online store or subscription ser vice from which you purchased your music.
Common Errors Associated with DRM-Encrypted Music Files
Why is my MP3 player not recognizing the les I have transferred to it?
If your MP3 Player does not display or recognize the les you have transferred to it,
the les may not be of a type suppor ted by the player. Make sure your music les
are in MP3 or WMA format.
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ABOUT DIGITAL MUSIC FILES (MP3)
Why is my MP3 player skipping a le?
The le may be corrupt. Download or transfer the le to your player again.
The le that is being skipped may be DRM-encrypted. If your license has expired,
you will not be able to play this le.
If you believe your license has expired prematurely, please contact the store
•
or service from which you have downloaded this le for support.
Why is my MP3 player displaying the error message “NO AUTHORITY”?
The player may be trying to read a le that is DRM-encrypted. If your license has
expired, you will not be able to play this le.
If you believe you are receiving this message in error, please contact the store
•
or service from which you have downloaded this le for support.
How do I transfer and play iTunes les on my MP3 Player?
Music purchased from Apple’s iTunes music store employs their proprietary Fairplay-encrypted A AC format. Purchased iTunes music cannot be played on any
MP3 player other than Apple’s.
However, MP3 les may be transferred from iTunes to your MP3 player. Please see
the iTunes documentation for more information and support.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have a problem with this player, please read the troubleshooting guide below and check our website at www.cobyusa.com for Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQs) and rmware updates. If these resources do not resolve the problem,
please contact Technical Support.
COBY Electronics Technical Suppor t
56- 65 Rust St.
Maspeth, NY 11378
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM –11:00 PM EST
Email: techsupport@cobyusa.com
Phone: 800-681-2629 or 718- 416-3197
Web: www.cobyusa.com
The player does not turn on.
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There is no sound during playback.
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•
The sound quality of the music is poor.
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Saturday to Sunday, 9:00 AM–11:00 PM EST
The battery level may be too low. Try installing a new battery.
Ensure that the Lock switch is disengaged.
Check the volume level.
Ensure that the headphones are attached securely to the player.
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.
Ensure that the bit rate of the le is not too low. The higher the bit rate of the
le, the better it will sound. The minimum recommended bitrate is 128kbps for
MP3s and 96kbps for WMAs.
Ensure that the headphones are attached securely to the player.
The buttons do not work.
Ensure that the battery is charged.
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Ensure that the Lock switch is disengaged.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The player will not play my music file.
Ensure that the le is in a compatible format (MP3, WMA).
•
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 LCD characters are corrupted or something is wrong with the display.
Ensure that the correct language has been selected.
•
Remove and replace the battery.
•
I cannot transfer files to the player.
Ensure that your computer is running a supported operating system.
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If you are running Microsoft Windows 98 SE, ensure that the USB driver has
•
been properly installed.
Ensure that the supplied USB cable 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.
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The player has malfunctioned.
Remove and replace the battery.
•
Try updating the player’s rmware. Please refer to the Firmware Upgrades
•
section of this manual for detailed instructions.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Display Type 128x64 Dot-Matrix LCD
Memory 1GB Integrated Flash Memory
Audio Format Support MP3, WMA
DRM Support WMDRM10
Song Info Support ID3, LRC
Recording Format IMA-ADPCM encoding
FM Frequency Range 87.5 - 108.0MHz
PC Interface USB 2.0 High-Speed
Plug and Play Support Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP or newer
Audio Output 3.5mm Stereo (Headphone)
Audio Input Integrated Microphone
Menu Language Suppor t English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish,
Power Supply 1 x “AAA” Battery
Unit Dimensions 2.2” x 2.87” x 0.82” (WHD)
SD/MMC Card Slot for Expanded Memor y
Capacity
Mac OS X
Chinese (Trad), Chinese (Simp)
Specications and manual are subject to change without prior notice.
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COBY Electronics Corp.
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Maspeth, NY 11378
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