
MP-C838
USER'SMANUAL
DIGITALAUDIOPLAYERW/VOICERECORDER
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CobyElectronicsCorp.
56-65RustStreet
Maspeth,NY11378
www.cobyusa.com
www.ecoby.com
Pleasereadmanualbeforeoperation

ContentsContents
GettingStarted
Features
PackageContents
SafetyInstructions
BatteryInstallation
LocationofControls
LCDScreenDisplay
ConnectingtoComputer
USBDriverInstallation
Connecting/DisconnectingYourPlayer
TransferringFiles
BasicOperation
PowerOn/Off
PlayingMusic
MenuOverview
VoiceRecording
DeletingFiles
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OtherFunctions
Settings
A-BRepeatMode
FirmwareUpgrade
CustomerSupport
Troubleshooting
Specifications
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FeaturesPackageContents
128MBIntegratedFlashMemory
MP3andWMAPlayback
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IntegratedMicrophoneforVoiceRecording
PortableStorageDevice(Music,Data,andPictures)
Mp3player
User'sManual
IntegratedUSBPlug(nocablerequired)
PlugandPlay(nodriverinstallationrequiredfor
Windows2000/ME/XPorMacOSX10.2.6orgreater)
7-colorLCDBacklight
DigitalPresetEqualizer
SongTitleandSynchronizedLyricSupport
Earphonesw/neckstrap
USBExtensionCable
Multi-LanguageSupport
UpgradeableFirmware
InstallationCD
(forWindows98SE)
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SafetyInstructionsBatteryInstallation
1.Readtheseinstructionscarefully.Keeptheseinstructionsforfuture
reference.
2.Heedallwarningsandfollowallinstructions.
3.Donotexposetowaterormoisture.
4.Cleanonlywithadrycloth.
5.Donotinstallnearanyapparatusthatproducesheatsuchasstoves,
radiators,amplifiers,etc.
6.Removethebatterywhenthedevicewillbeunusedforlongperiods
oftime.
7.Donotuseheadphones/earphoneswhilecycling,driving,or
operatingamotorizedvehicle.
8.Donotdroporotherwisesubjectthedevicetoimpact.Physical
impactmayresultinlossofdata.Usersareresponsibleforcreating
backupsoftheirdata.CobyElectronicscannotbeheldliableorbe
otherwiseresponsibleforlossofdata.
9.DonotdisconnecttheUSBcableorturnoffthedevicewhile
transferringfilestoorfromyourdevice.Datalossmayoccurasaresult.
10.Donotopenorattempttorepairthisdevice.Referallrepairsto
authorizedservicepersonnel.
Protectyourears:
Hearingexpertsadviseagainsttheconstantuseofpersonalstereo
equipmentplayedathighvolumes.Constanthigh-volumeusecan
leadtohearingloss.Ifyouexperienceringinginyourearsorhearing
loss,discontinueuseandseekmedicaladvice.
Forrecyclingordisposalinformationaboutthisproduct,please
contactyourlocalauthoritiesortheElectronicsIndustriesAlliance:
www.eiae.org
WARNING:
lead,achemicalknowntotheStateofCaliforniatocause
[cancer,and]birthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.
Washhandsafterhandling.
Handlingthecordontheearphoneswillexposeyouto
1.RemovetheUSBcap.
2.Openthebatterycover.
3.InserttheAAAbattery.
Makesuretomatchthe+and-endsofthebatterywiththe
markingsinsidethebatterycompartment.
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LocationofControlsLCDScreenDisplay
Microphone
NeckStrapHook
HeadphoneJack
JoystickLeft
LCDScreen
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Play/Pause
HOLDSwitch
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BatteryCover
VolumeControl
USBCap
FileType/
Bitrate
Currenttrack
Numberoftracks
Record
Pause
Play
Stop
Pause
Playmodeindicator
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SongTitle/Filename
PLAYMODE
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RecordingFilename
RECORDMODE
Equalizerindicator
Batterylevelindicator
Totaltime
Elapsedtime
MODE(Pressjoystick)
JoystickRight
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