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
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operation and servicing
instructions in the literature acc ompanying the appliance.
For Custo mer Us e:
Enter bel ow the s erial n umber t hat is lo cated o n the bo ttom of the uni t.
Retain th is infor mation fo r future r eferenc e.
Model N o. PMP4320
Serial N o.
For recycling or disposal information about this product,
please contact your local author ities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: ww w.eiae.org.
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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
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product is operated.
Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instr uctions should be retained for future
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reference.
Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should
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be adhered to.
Follow Instructions: All operating and usage instructions should be followed.
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Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
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cleaner s or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Attachments: Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer. Use of other
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attachments may be hazardous.
Water and Moisture: Do not use this product near water (e.g., near a bath tub, washbowl,
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kitchen sink, laundry tub, in wet basements, or near a swimming pool and the like).
Accessories: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
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bracket, or table. Use only with carts, stands, tripods, brackets, or
tables recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.
Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by
the manufacturer.
A product and car t combination should be moved with care. Quick
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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-
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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
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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-
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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
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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
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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 specied by the manufacturer.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure
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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-
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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-
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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
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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-
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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
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may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualied
service personnel.
Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this produc t from the wall outlet and refer servicing
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to qualied 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 qualied technician to restore the
product to its normal operation; e) if the product has been dropped or damaged in any
way; f) when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance—this indicates a
need for service.
Replacement Par ts: When replacement par ts are required, be sure that your ser vice
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technician has used replacement par ts specied 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
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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
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recommended by the manufacturer.
Heat: The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
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register s, stoves, or other products (including ampliers) that produce heat.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS .....................................................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................4
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...........................................................................7
PACKAGE CONTENTS .......................................................................10
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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
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USB Cable
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Audio/ Video (AV) Cable
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Professional Stereo Earphones
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AC Adapter
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Installation CD
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Manual
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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
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Power/Charge Indicator
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Menu
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Navigation Joystick
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Up / Volume +
Down / Volume -
Left
Right
Press Joystick
Option
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Repeat A-B
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Top View
Stereo Speakers
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Microphone
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Bottom View
Hold/LCD/AV Out Switch
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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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GETTING STARTED
To AV Out Jack
TV with Composite Video &
RCA Stereo Input
VIDEO
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AV Cable
Yellow Red White
To AV In Jack
External Device with AV Output
(Camcorder, DVD Player, etc.)
VIDEO
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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
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diagram.
Set the Hold/LCD/AV Out switch to the
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“AV Out” position.
Set your television to the correct AV
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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
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diagram.
Set the Hold/LCD/AV Out switch to the
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“LCD” position.
Set your television to the correct AV mode.
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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 specied here. Failure to do so may case a
re or damage the player.
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