256MB USB-Stick MP3 Player
MP-C841
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-C 841
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
Top View ............................................................................................................12
Front View .........................................................................................................12
Bottom View ......................................................................................................12
DISPLAY OVERVIEW ..........................................................................13
Music Mode Screen ..........................................................................................13
Record Mode Screen ........................................................................................13
GETTING STARTED ............................................................................. 14
Powering Your Player ........................................................................................ 14
Turning Your Player On/Off ...............................................................................14
Hold Switch (Key Lock) .....................................................................................15
Resetting Your Player ....................................................................................... 15
BASIC OPERATIONS ..........................................................................17
Menu Interface Navigation ................................................................................17
Adjusting the Volume ........................................................................................ 17
PLAY MUSIC MODE ...........................................................................18
Music Controls ..................................................................................................18
A-B Repeat........................................................................................................ 18
VOICE MODE..................................................................................... 19
Voice Controls ................................................................................................... 19
A-B Repeat........................................................................................................ 19
RECORD MODE .................................................................................20
Microphone Voice Recording ............................................................................20
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SETTING MODE ..................................................................................21
Settings Menu ...................................................................................................21
Repeat Mode.............................................................................................21
Contrast ..................................................................................................... 21
Backlight .................................................................................................... 22
Backlight Color ..........................................................................................22
Power Set .................................................................................................. 22
Record Set ................................................................................................22
Language ..................................................................................................22
VERSION AND INFO MODE ..............................................................23
FOLDER MODE ...................................................................................24
Folder Controls..................................................................................................24
COMPUTER CONNECTION (USB) .....................................................25
USB Driver Installation (Required for Windows 98 SE Only) ........................... 25
Connecting to a Computer ................................................................................25
Transferring Files ..............................................................................................26
Microsoft Windows ....................................................................................27
Macintosh OS X ........................................................................................27
Disconnecting from a Computer .......................................................................28
Microsoft Windows ....................................................................................28
Macintosh OS X ........................................................................................28
WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10 ...........................................................29
Windows Media Player 10 (WMP10) ................................................................29
Music File Transfers ..................................................................................29
Creating Playlists ......................................................................................30
Automatic Windows Media Playlist Synchronization ................................ 33
FIRMWARE UPGRADES ......................................................................35
ABOUT DIGITAL MUSIC FILES (MP3s) ..............................................36
What is an MP3? ............................................................................................... 36
How can I play an MP3? ...................................................................................36
What is an MP3 Player? ...................................................................................36
Where Can I Get MP3/WMA les? ...................................................................36
Downloading MP3/ WMA Files ..................................................................36
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
What is Encryption? ..................................................................................37
Creating MP3/WMA Files .........................................................................37
How Do I Rip My Music CDs Using Windows Media Player 10? .............37
How Do I Transfer MP3/WMA Music Files to my MP3 Player ? .......................38
How Do I Play Music Purchased Online on my MP3 Player? ..........................38
Common Errors Associated with DRM -Encrypted Music Files .......................38
Why is my MP3 player not recognizing the les I have transferred to it? 38
Why is my MP3 player skipping a le? .....................................................39
Why is my MP3 player displaying the error message “NO AUTHORITY”? 39
How do I transfer and play iTunes les on my MP3 Player? ....................39
TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................................................40
SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................
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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-C841
1.
USB Extension Cable
2.
Professional Stereo Earphones
3.
1 x “AAA” Battery
4.
Installation CD
5.
Manual
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FEATURES
256MB Integrated Flash Memor y
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High-Contrast LCD Display with 7-Color Backlight
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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 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 Service must support Windows Media DRM (WMDRM). WMDRM10 requires Windows XP and Windows Media Player 10 or newer.
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
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Top View
Hold Switch
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Power / Menu
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Front View
USB Plug Cap
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LCD Display
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Joystick
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Play / Pause
Joystick Up
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Volume +
Joystick Left
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Previous / Reverse
Joystick Down
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Volume -
Joystick Right
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Next / Forward
Microphone
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Neckstrap Hook
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Bottom View
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Batter y Compartment
Headphone Out
Music Mode Screen
Song Title /
File Name
Volume Level
Rec or d
Pau se
File Type
Record Mode Screen
DISPLAY OVERVIEW
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GETTING STARTED
Powering Your Player
Your player runs on 1 x “AAA” battery for music playback.
Remove the USB plug cap.
1.
Remove the battery compartment cover located on the rear of the player.
2.
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.
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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 off, press and hold until you see the “ByeBye”
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screen.
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GETTING STARTED
HOL D
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
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lock position. A Lock icon will appear on-screen.
To unlock the player, slide the Hold switch down.
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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.
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MAIN MENU OVERVIEW
Play Musi c
Voice
Record
Setting
Version
Info
Folder
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.
Play Music
Play your digital music les (MP3, WMA).
Voice
Play your digital voice recordings.
Record
Record from the integrated microphone.
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Setting
Change the internal settings of your player:
Repeat Mode, Contrast, Backlight, Backlight
Color, Power Set, Record Set, Language.
Version
View your player’s rmware information.
Info
View your player’s memory information.
Folder
Play, view, or delete les from your media library.
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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PLAY MUSIC MODE
Enter “Play Music” mode to play your digital MP3 or WMA audio files.
Play Music mode will display all compatible audio les on your
player regardless of directory
Music Controls
Select “Play Music” 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 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 and hold to set the starting point “A” of the loop.
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Press and hold again to set the end point “B” of the loop.
2.
Press and hold again to resume normal playback.
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VOICE MODE
Enter “Voice” mode to play your digital voice recording files.
Voice mode will display all voice recording les on your player
regardless of directory.
Voice Controls
Select “Voice” from the main menu and press to conrm.
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To select a track for playback, press the Joystick or .
2.
To play a track, press the Joystick [ ]. During playback:
3.
To pause playback, press ; press again to resume playback
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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 and hold to set the starting point “A” of the loop.
1.
Press and hold again to set the end point “B” of the loop.
2.
Press and hold again to resume normal playback.
3.
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RECORD MODE
Enter “Record” mode to record from the integrated microphone.
Microphone Voice Recording
Make digital voice recordings through the integrated microphone.
Select “Record” from the main menu and press to conrm. 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).
Recordings are saved to the folder “MICIN.DIR”.
Play back your recordings in Voice mode.
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SETTING MODE
Enter “Setting” mode to adjust the internal settings of your player.
Settings Menu
To access the Settings menu, select “Setting” from the main menu and press
to conrm.
The Settings Menu contains 8 options: Repeat Mode, Contrast, Backlight, Backlight Color, Power Set, Record Set, and Language.
Press or to select a settings option and press to conrm.
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Press to exit the Settings menu.
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Repeat Mode
Set a Repeat Mode option. The options are:
Normal Play tracks in normal order.
Repeat One Repeat the current track.
Repeat All Repeat all tracks.
Shufe Repeat Play all tracks in random order, repeatedly.
Dir Normal Repeat all tracks in the current folder.
Dir All Normal Repeat all tracks in all folders.
Dir Shufe Repeat Play folders in random order, repeatedly.
Press or to select a Repeat option and press to conrm.
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Press to return to the Settings menu.
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Contrast
Set the Contrast level of the display. An empty adjustment bar is lightest; a full bar
is darkest.
Press or to adjust the contrast and press to conrm.
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Press to return to the Settings menu.
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SETTING MODE
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 “Always Off” will disable the backlight completely. A setting of “Always 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 Settings menu.
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Backlight Color
Set the Backlight Color to change the color of the LCD backlight. A setting of “Off”
will disable the backlight completely. A setting of “Color All” will change the backlight color with each key press.
Press or to select a Backlight Color option and press to conrm.
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Press to return to the Settings menu.
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Power Set
Set the Power Set option to change the duration of time (in minutes) that the player
will remain on when it is idle. A setting of “ Disable” will turn this power-saving
feature off.
Press or to select a Power Set option and press to conrm.
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Press to return to the Settings menu.
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Record Set
Set the Recording Quality level for Voice recordings. The options are 32Kbps (lower quality), 44Kbps, 64Kbps, and 88Kbps (highest quality). Higher quality recordings will take up more memor y than lower quality recordings.
Press or to select a Record Set option and press to conrm.
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Press to return to the Settings menu.
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Language
Set the language that the menus appear in. The language options are: English, French,
Chinese (Trad), Chinese (Simp), German, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese.
Press or to select a Language option and press to conrm.
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Press to return to the Settings menu.
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VERSION AND INFO MODE
Enter “Version” mode to view your player’s firmware information.
Select “Version” from the main menu and press to conrm.
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Enter “Info” mode to view your player’s memor y information.
Select “Info” from the main menu and press to conrm.
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FOLDER MODE
Enter “Folder” mode to play, view, or delete files your media library.
Folder Controls
Select “Folder” from the main menu and press to conrm. A directory tree
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will appear on screen.
If you were previously in Play Music mode, only music les will be
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displayed.
If you were previously in Voice mode, only voice recording les will be
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displayed.
To select a desired le or folder, press the Joystick or .
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If a folder is selected, it’s contents will be displayed.
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If a le is selected, a Play/Delete option will appear:
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Select “Play Now” to play the le, or
Select “Delete” and conrm to delete the le.
To return to a previous folder, select the “folder up” icon.
4.
To return to the Main menu, press .
5.
Remember, the mode the player is in prior to entering “Folder ”
mode (i.e., Play Music or Voice) will determine which folders or
les you can see.
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COMPUTER CONNECTION (USB)
USB Port
USB Port
(mini)
Computer
Connect the MP-C841 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
1.
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”.
3.
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.
Connecting to a Computer
Connect the player to your computer with the supplied USB cable. Upon connection:
Your computer will automatically
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recognize the player. An icon
representing your player will
appear as a “Removable Disk”
when you open “My Computer”.
It may take Windows several minutes
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to recognize and set up the device the
rst time it is connected depending on your
hardware conguration.
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COMPUTER CONNECTION (USB)
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.
Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management
technology (WMDRM) to protect their intellectual property, including copyrights. This device uses WMDRM software to access WMDRM-protected content. If the WMDRM software fails to protect the
content, content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the software’s
ability to use WMDRM to play or copy protected content. Revocation
does not affect unprotected content. When you download licenses for
protected content, you agree that Microsoft may include a revocation
list with the licenses. Content owners may require you to upgrade
WMDRM to access their content. If you decline an upgrade, you will
not be able to access content that requires the upgrade.
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).
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COMPUTER CONNECTION (USB)
Microsoft Windows
Double-click the “My Computer ” icon on your desktop and then double-click
1.
the MP-C841 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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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-
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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. Windows
Media Player 10 may be downloaded free of charge from www.microsoft.com.
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.
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).
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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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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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
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be created.
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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.
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.
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Click “OK” to star t the synchronization.
4.
When synchronization is complete, disconnect your player from the com-
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puter.
Turn on your player and select “Music”.
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The synchronized playlist(s) from WMP will have been added under the “Play-
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list” category.
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FIRMWARE UPGRADES
From time to time, COBY may release rmware updates to improve the performance of the MP-C841 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
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compressed digital audio le.
Converting to MP3 and/or deselecting the “Copy Protect Music” option will
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ensure the widest playback compatibility of your music les.
Please visit www.microsoft.com for more Windows Media Player infor-
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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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Please visit www.microsoft.com for more Windows Media Player infor-
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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
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management functions of Windows Media Player.
Please visit www.microsoft.com for more Windows Media Player information
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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The player will not play my music file.
Ensure that the le is in a compatible format (MP3, WMA).
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The le may be copy-protected and you no longer have authorization to play
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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.
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Remove and replace the battery.
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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
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been properly installed.
Ensure that the player is attached securely to your computer’s USB port.
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If you have connected the player through a USB hub, try connecting the player
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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.
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Try updating the player’s rmware. Please refer to the Firmware Upgrades
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section of this manual for detailed instructions.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Display Type 128 x 32 Dot-Matrix LCD
Memory 256MB Integrated Flash Memor y
Audio Format Support MP3, WMA
DRM Support WMDRM10
Song Info Support ID3, LRC
Recording Format IMA-ADPCM encoding
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, Chinese (Trad), Chinese (Simp),
Power Supply 1 x “AAA” Battery
Unit Dimensions 3.7” x 1.2” x 0.75” (WHD)
SD/MMC Card Slot for Expanded Memor y
Capacity
Mac OS X
German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese
Specications and manual are subject to change without prior notice.
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