COBY electronic MP-C945 User Manual
4GB MICRO HARD DISK MP3 PLAYER with
VIDEO PLAYBACK
MP-C945
Instruction Manual
Please read this manual carefully before operation.
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PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF E LECTRIC S HOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK , DO NOT R EMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK)
OF THE UNIT. REFER SERVICING ONLY TO QUALIFI ED
SERVIC E PERSONN EL.
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to aler t
the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufcient magnitude to c onstitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the
applianc e.
WARNING:
To prevent re or sh ock hazard, do not expo se this devic e to rain or mo isture. Dan gerous high voltage is present ins ide the
enclos ure. Do not op en the cabinet.
CAUTION :
To prevent electric shoc k, match wide blade of plu g to wide slot of outlet and f ully inser t.
WARNING:
Handlin g the cords on this prod uct will exp ose you to lead, a chemical known to th e State of Cal ifornia to cause can cer, and
birth defects or other repro ductive ha rm. Wash hands afte r handli ng.
NOTICE:
This pro duct is prot ected by cer tain intellectual proper ty rig hts of Microsoft. Us e or distri bution of su ch technology outside of
this pro duct is prohibited without a license from Microsof t.
Protec t your hea ring:
Hearing expert s advise against the co nstant use of personal stereos played at high volume. Const ant exposure to high volumes can lead to hear ing loss. If y ou should exp erienc e ringing in t he ears or he aring los s, discontinue use and s eek medic al
advice.
For Customer Use:
Enter below the serial number that is located on the
bottom of the unit. Retain this information for future
reference.
Model No. MP-C945
Serial No.
For recycling or disposal information about this product, please
contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance:
www.eiae.org.
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PRECAUTIONS
Regulatory Information
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
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This device must accept any inter ference received, including interference that may cause
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undesired operation.
FCC Notice:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to par t 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a par ticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment of f
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
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connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
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If the product suddenly has no response or powers off, an electrostatic discharge may be the
cause. In this circumstance, please follow the procedures below for recovery:
Turn off the unit by pushing and holding the slide button at the right (Power off position) for
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15 seconds.
Turn on the unit again
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of this device,
safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. However, safety is your responsibility,
too. This sheet lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use
of this device and accessory equipment. Please read this carefully before operation and use of
your device.
Read these instructions carefully. Keep these instructions for future reference.
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Heed all warnings and follow all instructions.
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Do not expose to water or moisture.
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Clean only with a dry cloth.
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This device should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating
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label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your video
dealer or local power company. For devices intended to operate from battery power or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.
Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in a risk of re or electric
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shock. Overloaded AC outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, damaged or cracked
wire insulation, and broken plugs are dangerous. They may result in a shock or re hazard.
Examine the cord periodically, and if its appearance indicates damage or deteriorated
insulation, have it replaced by a ser vice technician.
Do not force the power plug into a wall outlet. If the plug provided does not t into your
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outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. (A polarized plug has
two blades where one is wider than the other; the wide blade is provided for your safety.)
Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Protect the cord from being walked on,
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pinched by objects, or torn and exposed to liquids (especially at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point at which they exit from the device).
Do not use this device near water. Do not place objects lled with liquids (e.g., vases) on the
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device. Never spill liquid of any kind on the device.
Do not drop or otherwise subject the device to impact. Keep objects away from ventilation
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openings. Do not block ventilation openings at any time.
This device should be kept away from strong magnets (e.g., speaker systems are large CRT
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televisions).
Never push objects of any kind into this device through openings as they may touch
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dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a re or electric shock.
Do not install near any apparatus that produces heat such as stoves, radiators, ampliers, etc.
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Use only with attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer. Use of attachments/
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accessories not recommended by the product manufacturer may be hazardous.
Unplug the device during lightning storms. Unplug the device and remove any batteries
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when the device will be unused for long periods of time.
Do not open or attempt to repair this device. Refer all repairs to authorized service personnel.
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When replacements parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replace-
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ment parts specied by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in re, electric shock, or other hazards.
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this device, ask the service technician to
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perform safety checks to determine that the device is in proper operating condition.
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FEATURES
Integrated 4GB 1” Micro Hard Drive
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Touchpad control with LED backlight
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1.5” advanced OLED color display
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Plays MP3, WMA, and WAV digital audio les
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Music library groups music les by album name, artist name, song title, genre, year and
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playlist
Playlist support (WMP format)
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Quick Play gives you access to your most recently downloaded songs with a single click
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Voice recording through an integrated microphone
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Plays MPEG-4 videos
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View photos and slideshows while enjoying your music collection
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USB 2.0 high-speed transfers
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20 hours of music playback
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................. 4
FEATURES ......................................................................................................................................... 5
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS .................................................................................................................... 8
POWERING YOUR PLAYER ............................................................................................................. 9
Charging the Battery ................................................................................................................9
Turning Your Player On/Off ......................................................................................................9
Locking/Unlocking Your Player’s Keys (Hold) ....................................................................... 10
Resetting Your Player ............................................................................................................10
LOCATION OF CONTROL S ...........................................................................................................11
Top View.................................................................................................................................11
Front View ..............................................................................................................................11
Side View ...............................................................................................................................11
DISPLAY OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................... 12
BASIC OPERATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 13
Using the Touchpad Controls ................................................................................................13
Using the Controls to Navigate ..............................................................................................13
Main Menu Overview .............................................................................................................13
Smart Menu Options ..............................................................................................................14
Browsing/Playback ........................................................................................................14
Volume ........................................................................................................................... 15
EQ (Equalizer) ................................................................................................................15
Repeat ............................................................................................................................15
Shufe ............................................................................................................................16
Backlight ........................................................................................................................16
MUSIC MODE ................................................................................................................................ 17
Browsing Your Music Library .................................................................................................17
Play All ...........................................................................................................................17
Playlists .......................................................................................................................... 17
Music Playback Controls .......................................................................................................17
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QUICK PLAY .................................................................................................................................. 18
Quick Play Controls ...............................................................................................................18
PHOTO MODE ............................................................................................................................... 19
Browsing Your Photo Library .................................................................................................19
Displaying Your Photos as a Slideshow ........................................................................19
VIDEO MODE ................................................................................................................................ 20
Browsing Your Video Library ................................................................................................20
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
RECORD MODE ............................................................................................................................ 21
Voice Recording .....................................................................................................................21
SET TING MODE
USB CONNECTIONS
Minimum PC Requirements ...................................................................................................23
USB Mode Auto-Detection (MSC/MTP) ................................................................................23
USB Driver Installation (Required for Windows 98 SE Only) ................................................24
Connecting to a Computer .....................................................................................................25
Transferring Files ...................................................................................................................26
Disconnecting from a Computer ............................................................................................28
VIDEO CONVERSION
Installation ..............................................................................................................................29
Converting Video ...................................................................................................................29
WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER .......................................................................................................... 31
Windows Media Player 9 (WMP9) ......................................................................................... 31
Windows Media Player 10 (WMP10) .....................................................................................32
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................................... 3 8
............................................................................................................................. 22
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USB- MTP Mode ............................................................................................................25
USB- MSC Mode ............................................................................................................26
USB- MTP Mode ............................................................................................................27
USB- MSC Mode ............................................................................................................27
USB- MTP Mode ............................................................................................................28
USB- MSC Mode ............................................................................................................28
Build Music Library (USB-MSC Mode Only) .................................................................28
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Music File Transfers .......................................................................................................31
Music File Transfers .......................................................................................................32
Creating Playlists ...........................................................................................................33
Automatic Windows Media Playlist Synchronization.....................................................35
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................... 40
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
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MP-C951
No installation required for
Windows ME/2K/XP or Mac OS X
for Windows 98 SE
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.
COBY MP-C945 4GB MP3 Player
1.
Professional Stereo Earphones
2.
USB Cable
3.
AC Adapter
4.
Installation CD
5.
Instruction Manual
6.
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POWERING YOUR PLAYER
AC 100-240V
Wall Outlet
USB Port
Charging the Battery
Your player has an integrated rechargeable battery that will provide up to 20 hours of music play time.
The battery should be charged fully (minimum 4 hours) before its initial use to ensure
optimum lifetime performance.
To charge your player:
AC Charge: Plug one end of the supplied AC Adapter into the
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player’s USB port and plug the other end into a 100-240V wall
outlet.
USB Charge: Your player can be charged through a PC USB
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connection. USB charging will take longer than charging with
the AC Adapter.
Plug one end of the USB cable into the player’s
USB port and plug the other end into the USB
port of a powered-on computer.
When connected to a USB hub, the hub
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must be self-powered to charge the
player’s battery.
File transfers will extend the charging
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time.
WARNING:
The batter y used in this device may present a re or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not
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disassemble, incinerate, or heat the battery.
Do not connect the power plug to a power outlet other than that which is indicated here or on
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the label as this may result in the risk of re or electric shock.
Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric shock.
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Use only AC adapters of the type specied here. Failure to do so may case a re or damage
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the player.
Turning Your Player On/Off
To turn the player on, slide and hold the Power/Key Lock
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switch to the right until you see the “Initializing” screen.
To turn the player off, slide and hold the Power/Key Lock
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switch to the right until the player turns off.
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POWERING YOUR PLAYER
Slide Left to Lock
Slide Right to Unlock
Slide and Hold Right
to turn On or Off
Locking/Unlocking Your Player’s Keys (Hold)
When engaged, the Key Lock 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 Power/Key Lock switch to
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the left (it will click into place). The Lock icon will appear
on-screen.
To unlock the player, slide the Power/Key Lock switch to
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the right to release it from the Lock position.
Resetting Your Player
Reset your player if it should freeze and not respond or otherwise malfunction.
Disconnect your player if it is connected to a computer.
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Connect your player to a 100-240V AC wall outlet with the
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AC Adapter to ensure that your player has power.
Slide and hold the Power/Key Lock switch to the right for 15
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seconds. The touchpad keys will light up to indicate that the
player has been reset.
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
MEN U
MEN U
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Top View
Power / Key Lock Switch
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Power: Slide switch to the right
Key Lock: Slide switch to the left
Reset: Slide switch to the right and hold
for 15 seconds
Front View
Left Arrow
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Navigation Left
Reverse / Previous Track
Previous Page
Cancel
Down Arrow
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Navigation Down
Volume Adjustment (during playback)
Up Arrow
4.
Navigation Up
Play / Pause (during playback)
Right Arrow
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Navigation Right
Forward / Next Track
Conrm / Toggle Option
Side View
Menu Key
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Smart Menu: Press key once
Return to Main Menu: Press and hold key
To use the touchpad interface, press lightly on
the backlit arrows to activate the control.
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DISPLAY OVERVIEW
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BASIC OPERATIONS
Using the Touchpad Controls
Your player comes equipped with a touch-sensitive control pad. To use the controls, touch the arrow keys on the front of the player lightly just as you would a button and the controls will light up.
If you touch and hold a key, it will register as a continuous button press.
Using the Controls to Navigate
To navigate through the different menu options and les on your player:
Touch the Arrow keys to move the selection in the direction of the arrow.
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UP: Moves the selection up.
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DOWN: Moves the selection down.
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RIGHT: Enter a selection (i.e., conrm the selection)
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LEFT: Go back to the previous screen (i.e., “Cancel”).
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Press the MENU button to view the Smart Menu.
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Press and hold MENU to return to the Main Menu at any time.
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Main Menu Overview
The Main Menu gives you access to the different function modes of your player. To access the
Main Menu at any time, press and hold the MENU button.
Press UP or DOWN to select a mode and then press RIGHT to Enter.
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