COBY electronic MP-C846 User Manual
MP-C846
USB-Stick MP3 Player with
LCD Display and FM Radio
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read this manual carefully before operation.
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PRECAUTIONS
The lightning as h with arrowhead symbol within an e quilateral triangle
is inten ded to aler t the user to the presenc e of uninsulate d “dangerous
voltage” within the product ’s enclo sure that may be o f sufcient m agnitude to co nstitute a risk of electr ic shock.
The exclamatio n point with in an equilat eral triang le is intende d to alert
the u ser to th e presence of impor tant oper ation and servicing instructions in t he literature ac companying the a ppliance.
For Customer Use:
Enter bel ow the serial numb er that is located on the unit . Retain this information f or
future r eference.
Model No. MP-C 846
Serial No.
WARNING:
To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose thi s device to rain or moisture. Dangerous high
voltage is presen t inside the enclo sure. Do not open th e cabinet.
CAUTION:
To prevent elec tric shock, match wide bl ade of plug to wide sl ot of outlet and fully inser t.
WARNING:
Handlin g the cords on this pro duct will expose yo u to lead, a chemi cal known to the State
of C alifornia to caus e cancer, and birth defects or other reproduc tive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
For re cycling or disposal i nformation about this product, please contact your
local au thorities or t he Electronic s Industries A lliance: www.ei ae.org.
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PRECAUTIONS
PROTECT YOUR HEARING:
Hearing experts advise against th e constant use of p ersonal stereo s played at high
volume. C onstant exposur e to high volumes ca n lead to hearing l oss. If you should
experi ence ringing in t he ears or hearin g loss, discont inue use and seek me dical advice.
NOTICE:
This product is protected by cert ain intellec tual proper ty rights of Micros oft. Use or distribut ion
of such tec hnology outsi de of this produc t is prohibited wi thout a license f rom Microsof t.
NOTICE:
Please refer to the packaging for this product for the technologies supported by this product.
Window s Media® is a regis tered trademar k of Microsoft Corpor ation.
USB® is a r egistered trad emark of USB Impl ementers Forum , Inc.
All trademarks , registered tra demarks and log os are of their resp ective holder s.
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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 re-
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tained for future reference.
Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating instruc-
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tions 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
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use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Attachments: Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer.
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Use of other attachments may be hazardous.
Water and Moisture: Do not use this product near water (e.g., near a bath
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tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in wet basements, or near a swimming pool and the like).
Accessories: Do not place this product on an un-
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stable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. Use
only with carts, stands, tripods, brackets, or tables
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with
the product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should
use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
A product and cart combination should be moved with
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care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
product and cart combination to overturn.
Ventilation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to
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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
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power source indicated on the rating label. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources,
refer to the operating instructions.
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 insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the direction of
the plug. If the plug shoul d still fail t o t, contac t an electr ician to repl ace the
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Power-Cord Protection: Power supply cords should be routed so that they
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are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and at the point which they exit from the product.
Protective Attachment Plug: The product may be equipped with an at-
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tachment 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
origin al plug as spe cied by t he manufac turer.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside antenna is connected to the
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product, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of
the National Electrical Code, ANS/NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
require ments for t he groundi ng electr ode (see gu re).
Lightning: For added protection for this product, unplug it from the wall
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outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm
or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will
prevent damage to the product due to lightning or power-line surges.
Power Lines: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicin-
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ity 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 con-
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venienc e recepta cles as th is can resu lt in a risk of re or elect ric shoc k.
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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 t hat could res ult in a re or elec tric shoc k. Never spill li quid of any kind
on the product.
Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or
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removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all se rvici ng to quali ed serv ice per sonnel.
Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and
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refer ser vicing to qu alied se rvic e personn el under the fo llowing co ndition s:
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 wi ll often req uire extens ive work by a quali ed technic ian to restore the product to its normal operation; e) if the product has been dropped
or damaged in any way; f) when the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance—this indicates a need for service.
Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure that
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your ser vice te chnicia n has used replace ment par ts specied by t he manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substit utions may r esult in re , electr ic shock, o r other haz ards.
Safety Check: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,
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ask the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure that the product is in proper operating condition.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting: The product should be mounted to a wall or
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ceiling 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 pro ducts (inclu ding a mplie rs) that
produce heat.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS .................................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............................4
TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................7
PACKAGE CONTENTS .....................................................9
FEATURES .......................................................................10
GETTING STARTED .........................................................11
MP-C846 at a Glance ...............................................................11
Front View ..........................................................................11
Rear View ...........................................................................11
Top View .............................................................................11
Bottom View ......................................................................11
Display at a Glance ...................................................................12
Music Mode Screen ..........................................................12
Record Mode Screen .......................................................12
Connecting Headphones ......................................................13
Connecting Power .................................................................... 13
Loading a Battery ............................................................13
USB Power ...........................................................................14
Using the MP-C846 Controls .....................................................14
Power On/Off ....................................................................14
Hold Switch ........................................................................14
Reset Function ...................................................................15
Navigating the Menu Interface .....................................15
Main Menu ..................................................................................16
NAVIGATOR MODE ....................................................... 17
Navigator Menu Controls .........................................................17
Play Music Controls ................................................................... 18
Music Options ...................................................................18
Repeat A-B Mode ............................................................19
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FM TUNER MODE ...........................................................20
FM Tuner Controls ......................................................................20
Automatically Saving Preset Stations ...........................20
Manually Saving Preset Stations ....................................21
Deleting Preset Stations ..................................................21
FM Recording Controls ............................................................. 22
RECORD MODE .............................................................23
Record Controls .........................................................................23
SETTINGS MODE ............................................................24
Setting Your Player’s Options .................................................. 24
Settings Menu Controls ...................................................24
Settings Options ...............................................................24
DEL FILES MODE ............................................................27
Deleting Files on Your Player ...................................................27
Del Files Menu Controls ...................................................27
ABOUT MODE ................................................................28
USB CONNECTIONS ......................................................29
Minimum PC Requirements .....................................................29
USB Driver Installation (Windows 98SE Only) .........................30
Connecting to a Computer ....................................................30
Transferring Files ........................................................................ 31
Microsoft Windows ..........................................................32
Macintosh OS X ................................................................33
Disconnecting from a Computer ...........................................33
Microsoft Windows ..........................................................33
Macintosh OS X ................................................................34
WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10 .......................................35
FIRMWARE UPGRADES ..................................................36
ABOUT MP3/WMA MUSIC FILES...................................37
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................38
SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................41
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
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Please make sure that the items listed below are included
in the package. Should an item be missing, please contact
the local retailer from which you purchased this product.
MP-C846
1.
Stereo Earphones
2.
USB Extension Cable
3.
1 x “AAA” Battery
4.
Instruction Booklet
5.
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FEATURES
256MB Integrated Flash Memory
High-Contrast LCD Display with Backlight
Plays MP3 and WMA Digital Music Files
Plays Digital Music from most online stores and
subscription services*
ID3 and LRC support for song and synchronized lyric
information display
Integrated FM Radio and Recorder
Integrated Microphone for Digital Voice Recording
Mobile Data Storage Function
USB 2.0 for Fast File Transfers
* Music Se rvice must sup port Windows M edia DRM (WM DRM). WMDRM10 requires
Window s XP and Windows Media Player 10 or newer.
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GETTING STARTED
MP-C846 at a Glance
Front View
USB Cap
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LCD Display
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Power On/Off (hold)
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Navigation: Enter
Play/Pause
Navigation: Up
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Volume +
Navigation: Enter
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Next/Fwd
Navigation: Escape
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Previous/Rev
Navigation: Down
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Volume –
Neckstrap Hook
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Rear View
Battery Compartment
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Cover
Headphone Out Jack
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Top View
HOLD switch
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MODE
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Bottom View
Record/
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Repeat A-B
Integrated Microphone
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Display at a Glance
Music Mode Screen
Record Mode Screen
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Connecting Headphones
Connect headphones/earphones to the Headphone Out
jack for private listening.
Lower the volume level before connecting head-
phones, then gradually increase the volume for
comfortable listening.
Hearing experts advise against the constant use of
personal stereos played at high volume.
Constant high-volume use can lead to hearing loss.
If you experience ringing in your ears or hearing
loss, discontinue use immediately and seek medical
advice.
Connecting Power
The MP-C846 operates on 1 x “AAA” battery for music
playback.
Loading a Battery
Remove the USB Cap.
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Remove the Battery
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Compartment Cover.
Insert 1 x “AAA” battery,
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taking care to match the
“+” and “–” polarities of
the battery with the markings inside the battery
compartment.
Replace the Battery Cover.
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USB Power
When the MP-C846 is connected to a computer’s
powered USB port, it will draw power over the USB connection.
Using the MP-C846 Controls
Power On/Off
To turn your player on, press and hold . The
screen will display the COBY logo.
To turn your player off, press and hold . The
screen will display “Continue Holding on To Power
Off”. Do not release the button until the screen
displays “GOOD BYE”.
Hold Switch
The Hold feature locks (disables) your player’s controls to
prevent accidental key presses when it is in your pocket
or bag.
To lock the player’s controls, slide the
HOLD switch to the left. A Lock icon will be
displayed on the screen.
To unlock the player’s controls, slide the HOLD
switch to the right.
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