COBY electronic PMP4320 User Manual

PMP4320
4.3” Widscreen TFT Portable Media Player with Video Recording and SD Card Slot
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read this manual carefully before operation.
Please read this manual carefully before operation

PRECAUTIONS

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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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read Instructions: A ll the safet y and operating instructions should be read before the
1. product is operated.
Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instr uctions should be retained for future
2. reference.
Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should
3. be adhered to.
Follow Instructions: All operating and usage instructions should be followed.
4.
Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
5. cleaner s or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Attachments: Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer. Use of other
6. attachments may be hazardous.
Water and Moisture: Do not use this product near water (e.g., near a bath tub, washbowl,
7. 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,
8. 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. Quick
9. stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and car t combination to overtur n.
Ventilation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reli-
10. able 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 Sourc es: This product should be operated only from the type of power source
11. 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 Polar ization: This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-
12. 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 safet y feature. If you are unable to inser t the plug fully into the outlet, tr y 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 not likely
13. to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenienc e receptacles, and at the point which they exit from the product.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Protective Attachment Plug: The product may be equipped with an attachment plug with
14. 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 ser vice technician has used a replacement plug that has the same overload protection as the original plug as specied by the manufacturer.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure
15. 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 and discon-
16. nect the antenna or cable system dur ing 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 vicinit y of over-
17. head 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 convenience
18. receptacles as this can result in a risk of re or electric shock.
Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this product through open-
19. ings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shout-out par ts that could result in a re or elec tric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers
20. may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this produc t from the wall outlet and refer servicing
21. to qualied ser vice 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 instr uctions as improper adjustment of other c ontrols may result in damage and will of ten require ex tensive work by a qualied 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 service.
Replacement Par ts: When replacement par ts are required, be sure that your ser vice
22. technician has used replacement par ts specied by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthor ized substitutions may result in re, electric shock, or other haz ards.
Safety Check: Upon completion of any ser vice or repairs to this product, ask the ser vice
23. technician to perform safet y 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 only as
24. recommended by the manufacturer.
Heat: The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
25. register s, stoves, or other products (including ampliers) that produce heat.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS .....................................................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................4
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...........................................................................7
PACKAGE CONTENTS .......................................................................10
GETTING STARTED ............................................................................. 12
PMP4320 at a Glance .......................................................................................12
Front View ................................................................................................. 12
Top View....................................................................................................12
Bottom View ..............................................................................................12
Left View ................................................................................................... 12
Right View .................................................................................................12
Connections ...................................................................................................... 13
Connecting Headphones ......................................................................... 13
Connecting to a Television (AV Out) ........................................................ 13
Connecting to an AV Device (AV In) ........................................................13
Connecting Power ..................................................................................... 14
AC Adapter ........................................................................................ 14
Connecting to a Computer ........................................................................ 15
USB Driver Installation .....................................................................15
Transferring Files to your PMP4320 .........................................................16
Disconnecting from a Computer ...............................................................17
Microsoft Windows .................................................................................... 17
Macintosh OS X ........................................................................................ 17
Using the PMP4320 Controls ...........................................................................18
Power On/Off ............................................................................................18
Hold Function ............................................................................................18
Reset Function .......................................................................................... 18
Adjusting the Volume ................................................................................ 18
Navigating the Menu ................................................................................. 18
PMP4320 Display .............................................................................................. 19
Main Menu ................................................................................................ 19
File Browser Screen.................................................................................. 20
File Browser Controls .......................................................................21
File Browser Context Options ...........................................................21
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
VIDEO MODE .....................................................................................23
Getting Video on Your Computer ......................................................................23
Playing Video ....................................................................................................23
Video File Browser Context Options ........................................................23
Video Playback Controls...........................................................................24
MUSIC MODE ....................................................................................25
Getting Music on Your Computer ...................................................................... 25
Playing Music ....................................................................................................25
Music File Browser Context Options ........................................................25
Music Playback Controls ..........................................................................26
Repeat A-B Mode .....................................................................................27
PHOTO MODE ....................................................................................28
Getting Photos on Your Computer ....................................................................28
Viewing Photos .................................................................................................28
Photo File Browser Context Options ........................................................28
Photo Viewing Controls ............................................................................28
EBOOK MODE ...................................................................................30
Reading EBooks ...............................................................................................30
Ebook File Browser Context Options........................................................30
Ebook Reader Controls ............................................................................30
RECORD MODE .................................................................................31
Recording Audio and Video to your PMP4320 .................................................31
Record Mode Options ............................................................................... 31
Record Controls ........................................................................................32
EXPLORER MODE ...............................................................................33
Managing and Viewing Files on your PMP4320 ............................................... 33
RESUME MODE ..................................................................................34
RADIO MODE ....................................................................................35
Listening to FM Radio Broadcasts ....................................................................35
Radio Screen Display ...............................................................................35
Radio Mode Context Options ...................................................................35
Radio Mode Controls ................................................................................36
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SETUP MODE ......................................................................................37
Display Options .................................................................................................37
System Options ................................................................................................. 37
Power Options ...................................................................................................37
PlayMode Options ............................................................................................. 38
RESTORE & FIRMWARE UPGRADES ................................................... 39
Restoring Your PMP (Format) ...........................................................................39
Upgrading Your PMP Firmware ........................................................................40
ABOUT DIGITAL MUSIC FILES ........................................................... 41
TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................................................42
SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................44
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PACKAGE CONTENTS

Please make sure that the items shown below are included in the package. Should an item be missing, please contact the local retailer from which you purchased this product.
COBY PMP4320
1.
USB Cable
2.
Audio/ Video (AV) Cable
3.
Professional Stereo Earphones
4.
AC Adapter
5.
Installation CD
6.
Manual
7.
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FEATURES
20GB Hard Disk Stores up to 10,0 00 Songs or 80 Hours of Video
Brilliant 4.3” Widescreen TFT LCD True-Color Display
SD/MMC Card Slot for Additional Data Transfer and Storage
Plays Music, Video, Photos, and Text
ID3 and LRC Support for Song and Synchronized Lyric Information Display
Records Audio or Video from External AV Devices (No PC Required)
Integrated FM Radio and Recorder
Integrated Microphone for Digital Voice Recording
USB 2.0 for Ultra-Fast File Transfers (up to 40x faster than USB 1.0)
Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery
Upgradable Firmware
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PMP432 0 at a Gl ance

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Front V iew

4.3” Widescreen TFT LCD Display
1.
Power/Charge Indicator
2.
Menu
3.
Navigation Joystick
4.
Up / Volume +
Down / Volume -
Left
Right
Press Joystick
Option
5.
Repeat A-B
6.

Top View

Stereo Speakers
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Microphone
8.

Bottom View

Hold/LCD/AV Out Switch
9.

Left View

Headphone Jack
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USB 2.0 Port
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AV Out Jack
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AV In Jack
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DC 5V Power Jack
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Right View

Power
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SD/MMC Card Slot
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GETTING STARTED

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To AV Out Jack
TV with Composite Video &
RCA Stereo Input
VIDEO
R
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AV Cable
Yellow Red White
To AV In Jack
External Device with AV Output
(Camcorder, DVD Player, etc.)
VIDEO
R
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AV Cable
Yellow Red White

Connections

Connecting Headphones

Connect headphones/earphones to the Headphone Out jack for private listening.
Lower the volume level before connecting headphones, 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 hear ing loss. If you experience ringing in your
ears or hearing loss, discontinue use immediately and seek medic al advice.

Connecting to a Television (AV Out)

Connect a television to the AV Out jack to play video or photos on your home theater system.
Make the connections as shown in the
1. diagram.
Set the Hold/LCD/AV Out switch to the
2. “AV Out” position.
Set your television to the correct AV
3. mode. You will see the PMP4320 video signal displayed on your TV screen.

Connecting to an AV Device (AV In)

Connect an exter nal AV device (e.g., camcord­er, DVD player, video game console) to the AV In jack to use your PMP4320 as a recording device.
Make the connections as shown in the
1. diagram.
Set the Hold/LCD/AV Out switch to the
2. “LCD” position.
Set your television to the correct AV mode.
3. You will see the PMP4320 video signal displayed on your TV screen.
Be sure to set the “Setup > System > TV Standard” setting of your PMP4320 to match the video signal (NTSC or PAL).
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GETTING STARTED
To DC 5V Jack

Connecting Power

This device operates on an integrated rechargeable battery. The bat tery should be charged
fully before using your player for the rst time.

AC Adapter

This adapter should be used with 100-240V 60/60Hz AC wall outlets.
Plug the supplied AC adapter into an AC 100-240V electrical wall
outlet.
Connect the other end of the adapter to your device’s DC 5V Power
jack. The Power/Charge indicator on your device will light orange
When charging has been c ompleted, the Power/Charge indicator
on your devic e will light green.
The battery should be charged fully (minimum 4 hours) before its initial use to ensure optimum lifetime performance.
The battery used in this device may present a re or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, incinerate, or heat the battery.
Do not connect the power plug to a power outlet other than that which is in-
dicated here or on 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.
Use only AC adapters of the type specied here. Failure to do so may case a re or damage the player.
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USB Port
USB Port (mini)
PMP4320
(Left View)
Computer

Connecting to a Computer

If you are using Windows 98 SE, you must install the USB driver contained on the supplied Installation CD. Please see the USB Driver Installation section for more information.
Connect the PMP4320 to a computer to transfer media (music, video, photos, etc.) to and from your PMP4320. To connect to a computer:
Turn the player off.
1.
Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable. It may t ake Windows
2. several minutes to recognize and set up the device the rst time it is connected depend­ing on your hardware conguration
If your computer is running Windows 98 SE, NT, 2000, ME, or XP, your player will be
detected as a “Removable Disk” when you open “My Computer”.
For more information and suppor t regarding le transfers and manage­ment, please refer to the documentation that came with your computer or operating system.

USB Driver Installation

It is not necessar y to inst all the USB driver if your computer is running Microsoft 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 place the
1. mini- CD in the center, recessed well of the drive tray.
Navigate to M Y COMPUTER and double-click on the CD/DVD drive icon (usually “D:”).
2.
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 installation pro-
4. gram.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation and then restart your com-
5. puter.
Mini- CDs should only be used in normal tray-loading CD/DVD drives . Mini­CDs may be used in slot-loading drives with the proper adapter; please con­tact your computer or drive manufacturer for more information.

Transfer ring Files to your PMP43 20

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 PMP and your computer. Simply use the PMP 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, or the documentation that was included with your computer.
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Do not disconnect or other wise interrupt the PMP during transmission - this
could damage or corrupt the PMP’s rmware or your les. If the PMP is
accidentally disconnected and is not working properly, reset your PMP (see the Powering Your PMP section for details).
GETTING STARTED

Disconnec ting from a Computer

Please follow the steps below to prevent data loss or corr uption when disconnecting from a computer.

Microsof t Windows

1.
Double -click the green arrow in the taskbar located on the lower-right side of the computer screen (Safely Remove Hardware).
2.
Safely Remove Hardware:
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”
3. window appears, click the OK button and disconnect the USB cable from the player and your computer.

Macintosh OS X

On the lef t side of the Finder window, identify
1. the 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
3. your computer.
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GETTING STARTED

Using the PMP4320 Cont rols

Power On/Off

To turn your player on, press
To turn your player of f, press and hold

Hold Funct ion

The Hold/LCD/AV Out switch (located on the bottom of your player) locks/unlocks the key controls of your player to prevent them from being pressed accidentally.
To lock the key controls, slide the switch left to the HOLD position.
To unlock the key controls, slide the switch right to the LCD or AV OUT position.

Reset Function

If your player freezes or otherwise behaves abnormally, press and hold to turn off and reset your player.

Adjusting the Volume

When your player is in Video or Music playback mode, press or to adjust the volume level up or down, respectively.

Navigating the Menu

Use the Navigation Joystick to move the selection cursor. Press the joystick to enter (conrm) a selection.
To access the Main Menu Desktop, press and hold .
To cancel or to return to the previous screen, press .
To access a context (option) menu, press .
To move the selection left, press .
To move the selection right, press .
To move the selection up, press
To move the selection down, press
To enter (conrm) a selection, press .
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PMP432 0 Displa y

Main Menu

The Main Menu gives you access to the different function modes of your PMP.
To select a mode, press or to highlight the mode with the Selection Cursor and then press .
To return to the Main Menu Desktop, press and hold .
Video
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Watch your digital video les (AVI, MPEG-1, -2, and -4, and XviD).
Music
2.
Play yo ur dig it al mus ic fi les (MP3, WM A).
Record through the microphone.
3.
Photo
View your digital picture les (JPG).
4.
E-Book
Read your electronic text les (TX T)
5.
Record
Record audio, video, or voice.
Explorer
6.
View and organize your media library.
Resume
7.
Resume playback of the last le played.
FM Radio
8.
Listen to FM Radio broadcasts.
Setup
9.
Change the internal settings of your PMP.
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File Browser Screen

The File Browser Screen allows you to view your collection of media.
Browser Mode
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Indicates the types of les displayed by the le browser. “Video” indicates that only supported video types are displayed.
2.
List of Files
3.
Selec ted File
The File Browser screen will display the type of media that corre­sponds with the Browser mode, only. Music les will not be displayed in Video mode.
Information View
4.
Press or as indicated to view or hide le information details.
5.
Volume Level
6.
Battery Level
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GETTING STARTED

File Browser Controls

Use the following controls in File Browser mode.
Key Function
Press
Press
Press or
Press
Hold
Press
Press

File Browser Context Options

Press to view the following c ontext options.
Item Function
Desktop Return to the Main Menu Desktop
Move the selection up
Move the selection down
Show or hide le information details
Return to the previous folder/screen
Return to the Main Menu Desktop
Enter the selection
Display the context menu
Create a new folder. A text input screen will appear:
New
Use the navigation joystick to input the name of the new folder. Press
to save the new folder when you are done.
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Item Function
Prepare to copy the selected le.
After selecting a le to copy, navigate to the target folder.
Copy
Move
Paste
Delete Delete the selected le
Rename
Press to access the context menu and select PASTE to
complete the copy function.
Prepare to move the selected le
After selecting a le to move, navigate to the target folder.
Press to access the context menu and select PASTE to
complete the move function.
Complete copying or moving a le (only available during copy or move operations -- see “Copy ” and “Move” above).
Rename the selected le. A text input screen will appear:
Use the navigation joystick to input the name of the new folder. Press
to save the new folder when you are done.
Information Display le information details
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VIDEO MODE

Gett ing Video on Your Com puter

There are a number of ways to get digital video onto your computer:
Internet: There are many free digital videos available for download from the internet.
Common le types that your player supports are: AVI, XviD, and MPEG -4.
Take care to respect copyright laws and to download videos from legal sources.
RSS Feeds: Many free and popular media management programs (e.g., Winamp) in-
clude free video RSS feeds.
Convert Your Own: There are many soft ware utilities available that will convert preexist-
ing videos to a format compatible with your PMP4320 (e.g., VirtualDub).
Create Your Own: Your PM P4320 can record video in M P4 format (please see the Re-
cord Mode section for more information).
Once you have obtained video on your computer, you can transfer it to your PMP4320 for por­table viewing (please see the Transferring Files to Your PMP4320 section for more details).

Playing Video

To play videos on your player:
Select and conrm VIDEO from the Main Menu Desktop.
1.
Select and conrm a supported video le from the File Browser to star t playback.
2.

Video File Browser Con text Options

Press to view the following c ontext options.
Item Function
Desktop Return to the Main Menu Desktop
New Create a new folder
Copy Prepare to copy the selected le
Move Prepare to move the selected le
Paste
Delete Delete the selected le
Rename Rename the selected le
Information Display le information details
Complete copying or moving a le (only available during copy or move operations)
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VIDEO MODE

Video Playback Controls

Use the following controls during video playback.
Key Function
Press Pause playback. Press again to resume playback.
Press
Press
Hold
Hold
Press or
Press
Hold
Press
The Option bar items are:
Item Function
Play previous track
Play next track
Reverse through the current track
Fast forward through the current track
Adjust the volume level up or down
Return to the File Browser
Return to the Main Menu Desktop
Display option bar
Play next track
Play previous track
Change Repeat Mode: Repeat Folder Once, Repeat Folder All
Change Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9, Full Screen, Half Screen
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MUSIC MODE

Gett ing Music on Your Com puter

There are a number of ways to get digital music onto your computer:
Internet: There are many websites that make music available for free, legal download.
There are also sites such as eMusic.com from which you can purchase legal MP3 mu­sic unencumbered by DRM.
Take care to respect copyright laws and to download music from legal sources.
RSS Feeds: Many free and popular media management programs (e.g., Winamp) in-
clude free music and audio RSS feeds (commonly referred to as “podcasts”).
Convert Your Own: There are many audio extraction and conversion utilities available
that allow you to conver t your CD library to MP3 format for personal use.
Create Your Own: Your PMP4320 can rec ord audio in MP3 format (please see the Re-
cord Mode section for more information).
Once you have obtained music on your computer, you can transfer it to your PMP4320 for por­table listening (please see the Transferring Files to Your PMP4320 section for more details).

Playing Music

To play music on your player:
Select and conrm MUSIC from the Main Menu Desktop.
1.
Select and conrm a supported music le from the File Browser to start playback.
2.

Music File Browser Con text Options

Press to view the following c ontext options.
Item Function
Desktop Return to the Main Menu Desktop
New Create a new folder
Copy Prepare to copy the selected le
Move Prepare to move the selected le
Paste
Delete Delete the selected le
Rename Rename the selected le
Information Display le information details
Complete copying or moving a le (only available during copy or move operations)
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MUSIC MODE

Music Playback Controls

Use the following controls during music playback.
Key Function
Press Pause playback. Press again to resume playback.
Press
Press
Hold
Hold
Press or
Press
Hold
Press
The Option bar items are:
Item Function
Play previous track
Play next track
Reverse through the current track
Fast forward through the current track
Adjust the volume level up or down
Return to the File Browser
Return to the Main Menu Desktop
Display option bar
Play next track
Play previous track
Change Repeat Mode: Repeat Folder Once, Repeat Folder All
Toggle ID3 (song data) or LRC (lyric) information display
Repeat A-B mode.
Access equalizer settings
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MUSIC MODE

Repeat A-B Mode

Repeat A-B mode allows you can dene a segment of an audio track to be played repeatedly in a loop.
During music playback, press to set the start point “A” of the loop.
Press again to set the end point “B” of the loop. The track segment will now play re-
peatedly in a loop from point “A” to point “ B”.
Press again to resume normal playback.
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PHOTO MODE

Gett ing Photos on Your Compute r

Connect a digital camera to your computer to transfer photos to your computer.
From your computer, you can transfer the les to your PMP4320 for por table viewing (please see the Transferring Files to Your PMP4320 section for more details).
If your digital camera uses an SD or MMC memory card for storage, you can use the inte­grated SD/MMC c ard slot on the PMP4320 to transfer or view the photos directly.

Viewing Photos

To view photos on your player:
Select and conrm PHOTO from the Main Menu Desk top.
1.
Select and conrm a supported photo le from the File Browser to start viewing.
2.

Photo File B rowse r Context Options

Press to view the following c ontext options.
Item Function
Desktop Return to the Main Menu Desktop
Music Resume Return to music playback screen
Information Display le information details

Photo Viewing Controls

Use the following controls during photo viewing.
Key Function
Press Start slideshow. Press again to exit slideshow mode.
Press
Press
Press
Press
Press
Hold
Press
View previous photo
View next photo
Rotate photo counterclock wise
Rotate photo clock wise
Return to the File Browser
Return to the Main Menu Desktop
Display option bar
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The Option bar items are:
+
-
4
12
Item Function
Set image as Main Menu Desktop background. To restore the original background, restore the player ’s default set tings in the Setup menu.
Zoom in on photograph. Use the navigation joystick to pan around a magnied photo.
Zoom out.
Display 4 photos simultaneously on the screen.
Display 12 photos simultaneously on the screen.
Return to music playback screen
PHOTO MODE
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EBOOK MODE

Reading EBooks

To read E-Book text les on your player:
Select and conrm EBOOK from the Main Menu Desktop.
1.
Select and conrm a text le from the File Browser to star t reading.
2.

Ebook File Browser Con text Options

Press to view the following c ontext options.
Item Function
Desktop Return to the Main Menu Desktop
New Create a new folder
Copy Prepare to copy the selected le
Move Prepare to move the selected le
Paste
Delete Delete the selected le
Rename Rename the selected le
Information Display le information details

Ebook Reader Controls

Use the following controls during tex t reading.
Key Function
Press
Press
Press
Press
Press
Hold
Complete copying or moving a le (only available during copy or move operations)
Read previous le
Read next le
Go to previous page
Go to next page
Return to the File Browser
Return to the Main Menu Desktop
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RECORD MODE

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Record
Recording
Quality Start Preview Time:
2006-01-01 00:00
Voice
Mid

Record ing Audio and Vid eo to you r PMP4320

Your PMP4320 can record audio in MP3 format as well as video in MP4 format.
To make a recording:
Connect an external AV source to the AV In jack.
1.
Select and conrm RECOR D from the Main Menu Desktop.
2.
Set the options on the Record Mode screen.
3.
Select and conrm PREVIEW to view or listen to the exter nal source without recording.
4.
Select and conrm START to begin recording.
5.

Record Mode Options

Item Function
Select the recording source.
Recording
Quality
Auto Stop Automatic Stop timer
Start Start recording
Preview Preview external audio or video signal
Time Adjust time
Audio: Record audio from the AV In jack in MP3 format Voice: Record voice from the microphone in MP3 format Video: Record video (with sound) from the AV In jack in MP4 format
Select the quality of the recording. Higher quality recordings will take up more memory.
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RECORD MODE

Record Controls

Use the following controls during recording.
Key Function
Press Pause recording. Press again to resume recording.
Press
Stop and save recording.
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EXPLORER MODE

Managing and Viewing Files on your PMP43 20

Explorer mode wor ks like the Music, Video, and Photo File browser modes except that it will display ALL types of les.
To access Explorer mode, select and conrm EXPLORER from the Main Menu Desktop.
The root folder allows you to access the PMP4320 memory (C:) or the optional SD card
(A:) if one is installed.
When you select and conrm a le, the PMP4320 will play the le if it is supported.
For information on how to use the Explorer File Browser, please refer to the Getting Started section of this manual.
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RESUME MODE

Resume mode allows you to quickly return to the last video played. Video playback will resume from the timepoint at which you stopped the video.
To access Resume mode, select and conrm RESUME from the Main Menu Desktop.
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RADIO MODE

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Listening to FM Radio B roadcasts

To listen to the radio:
Select and conrm RA DIO from the Main Menu Desktop.
1.
Earphones (or headphones) must be connected to the PMP’s Headphone jack for Radio operation for use as an antenna.

Radio Screen Display

Tuning Mode (Preset or Scan)
1.
Frequency Pointer
2.
Frequency Bar
3.
Current Frequency
4.
Current Preset Station
5.
Available Preset Stations
6.

Radio Mode Contex t Options

Press to view the following option bar items.
Item Function
or
Toggle between Preset or Scan (manual) tuning modes. (The scan mode icon looks like an eye.)
Auto Search function scans and automatically stores all available FM broadcasts to Preset stations.
Record the current FM broadcast in MP3 format. Press to stop and save the recording.
Toggle between headphone audio output and speaker output.
Delete or Save Preset Station
Return to Main Menu Desktop while playing current station in the background.
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RADIO MODE

Radio Mode Controls

Use the following controls in Radio mode.
Key Function
Press Pause playback. Press again to resume playback.
Press
Press
Hold
Hold
Press or
Press
Press
Previous preset station or frequency
Next preset station or frequency
In Scan mode, seek the next available lower frequency
In Scan mode, seek the next available higher frequency
Adjust the volume level up or down
Return to the Main Menu Desktop
Display option bar
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SETUP MODE

Enter Setup mode to adjust your player ’s internal options.

Display O ptions

Item Function
Brightness Adjust the brightness of the display
Font Color Change the system font color
Focus Color Change the selected item font c olor
Bar Color Change the selection bar color
Scheme Themes Select a preset color theme.

System Options

Item Function
Language Change the on-screen menu language
TV Standard Change the video signal standard (NTSC or PAL)
System Info View system information (memory capacity, rmware, etc.)
Factory Setting Restore all options to their factory-default settings

Power Options

Item Function
Adjust the duration of time the display backlight will remain on for after
Backlight
Power Off
the last key press. This is a power-saving feature.
A setting of “ON” will keep the backlight on always.
Adjust the duration of time the player will remain on for when it is idle. This is a power-saving feature.
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CABLE CONNECTION

PlayMode Options

Item Function
Slide show
Music Playmode Random, Repeat all, Repeat one
FM Sensitivity Low, Mid, High.
Adjust the duration of time a photo is displayed in photo slideshow mode.
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RESTORE & FIRMWARE UPGRADES

From time to time, COBY may release rmware updates to improve the performanc e of the PMP4320 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 PMP. If you are experienc­ing abnormal behavior with your PMP, you may choose to restore (format) your PMP before updating its rmware.

Resto ring Your PMP (Format)

Connect the PMP4320 to a computer using the supplied USB cable.
1.
On the computer, locate the Removable Disk icon that corresponds to the PMP4320.
2.
Right-click on the Removable Disk ic on and select Format.
3.
A dialog box will appear on-screen. Change the settings to format the PMP as a FAT16
4. drive, and then click the START button to begin the formatting process.
When the formatting process is complete, disconnect the USB cable from the PMP.
5.
Press and hold to turn the PMP off, and then turn it back on.
6.
Format ting your PMP will erase all of your data from it (including musics,
recordings, movies, photos). Make sure to copy and back up the data on your PMP that you do not want to lose prior to formatting.
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RESTORE & FIRMWARE UPGRADES

Upgrading Your PMP Firmware

1.
Download the latest rmware for your PMP from the computer.
Connect your PMP to the computer. Double- click the Removable Icon that corresponds
2. to your PMP, and then double-click the FIRMWARE folder to open it.
3.
Double -click the downloaded rmware le (you may need a le compression utility in stalled on your computer). In the window that appears, select the le named “UPDATE. BST” and c opy it to your PMP’s root folder (for example, E:\).
Disconnect your PMP from the computer.
4.
Press and hold to turn the PMP off, and then turn it back on. The PMP will update its
5. rmware automatically.
Do not disconnect your PMP from the computer or otherwise interrupt the rmware upgrade —doing so could damage your PMP and render it inoper­able.
www.cobyusa.com. Save this le to
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ABOUT DIGITAL MUSIC FILES

For more information about digital MP3 and WMA les, please visit our website at www.cobyusa.com.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

If you have a problem with this player, please read the troubleshooting guide below and check our website at w ww.cobyusa.com for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and rmware updates. If these resources do not resolve the problem, please contact Technical Suppor t.
COBY Elec tronics Technical Suppor t
56- 65 Rust St. Maspeth, NY 11378
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM –11:00 PM EST
Email: techsuppor t@cobyusa.com
Phone: 800 -6 81-2629 or 718- 416-3197
Web:
Saturday to Sunday, 9:00 AM –11:00 PM EST
www.cobyusa.com
The player does not turn on.
The battery level may be too low. Try charging the player or operate the player on AC
power.
Ensure that the Lock switch is disengaged.
Try resetting your player (press and hold the Power key).
The player does not turn charge when connected to a computer (USB charge).
Try resetting your player (press and hold the Power key).
There is no sound during playback.
Check the volume level.
Ensure that the headphones are at tached securely to the player.
The sound quality of the music is poor.
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 bet-
ter it will sound. The minimum rec ommended bitrate is 128kbps for MP3s and 96kbps for WMAs.
Ensure that the headphones are at tached securely to the player.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The buttons do not work.
Ensure that the battery is charged or that the player is operating on AC power.
Ensure that the Lock switch is disengaged.
The player will not play my music/video le.
Ensure that the le is in a compatible format.
The le may be c opy-protected. This player cannot play copy-protected les.
The LCD characters are corrupted.
Ensure that the correct language has been selected.
The player will not play my video le.
Ensure that the video le will play on your c omputer using Windows Media Player 10. If
the le works on the computer, use the same computer to convert the video to a com­patible format.
I cannot transfer les to the player.
Ensure that your computer is running a supported operating system.
If you are running Microsoft Windows 98 SE, ensure that the USB driver has been prop ­erly inst alled.
Ensure that the supplied USB cable is securely attached to the player and the PC, or try using another USB cable.
If you have connected the player through a USB hub, tr y connecting the player directly to your computer.
Ensure that the player’s memory capacity is not full.
The player has malfunctioned.
Try resetting your player (press and hold the Power key).
Try updating the player’s r mware. Please refer to the Restore & Firmware Upgrades section of this manual for detailed instructions.
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SPECIFICATIONS

Display Type 4.3” TFT LCD
Display Resolution 480 x 272
Memor y 20GB Hard Disk
Audio Format Support MP3, WMA
Video Format Support MPEG- 4 (ASF, AVI, MP4)
Photo Format Suppor t JPEG (max 3264 x 2448)
FM Frequency Range 87.5 - 108.0MHz
Song Info Support ID3, LRC
PC Interface USB 2.0 High-Speed
Plug and Play Support Windows 9 8SE/2000/M E/XP or newer
Audio Output 3.5mm Stereo (Headphone)
Video Output Composite Video
Audio Input 3.5mm Stereo
Video Input Composite Video
Power Supply DC 5V:
SD/MMC Card Slot for Expanded Memory Capacity
XviD (AVI, MP4) WMV9 (WMV, ASF)
GIF BMP
Mac OS X
Integrated Stereo Speakers
Integrated Microphone
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery 100-240V AC Adapter
Specications and manual are subject to change without prior notice.
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COBY Electronics Corp.
56- 65 Rust Street Maspeth, NY 11378
ww w.cobyusa.com ww w.ecoby.com
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