COBY MP-300-1G MP-300-2G MP-300-4G USB-Stick MP3 Playeruser manual
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1. 19 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shout out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 20 Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or re moving covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 21 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a when the power supply or plug is damaged b if liquid has been spilled or if objects have fallen into the product c if the product has been exposed to rain or water d if the product does not operate normally by following the operating instruc tions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified 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 22 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure that your service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original2. Windows Explorer 3 Select the music files to transfer and drag and drop them onto the Removable Disk icon that repre sents your MP 300 lt You may also transfer files from your MP 300 to a computer Do not disconnect the MP 300 or otherwise in terrupt the file transfer process Doing so may corrupt your files and or the player s firmware Please refer to the documentation that came with your computer or operating system for more in formation and support regarding music transfer and file management over a USB connection www cobyusa com Page 23 USB Connection Disconnecting from a Computer Follow the steps below to prevent data loss or corruption Microsoft 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 12 Hardware ee ee Seana sae ees Bua la Gr i oe Pe eo Select USB Mass jiska Storage Device from the list that appears and then click on Stop Stop a Hardware ee Device Select oo USB Mass Storage A Cae fe ema Device from the list D pei pa ee ws that appears and then click on OK Select USB Mass Storage Device from the list that appears and then click on OK 3 When the Safe to Remove Hardware window ap pears click the OK button and disconnect the USB cable from the player and your computer Page 24 Coby Electron
3. 4 Turn on your player to complete the firmware upgrade process About MP3 WMaA Files For more information about digital MP3 and WMA files please visit our website at www cobyusa com www cobyusa com Page 27 Troubleshooting If you have a problem with this device please read the troubleshooting guide below and check our website at www cobyusa com for Frequently Asked Questions FAQs and firmware updates If these resources do not resolve the problem please contact Technical Support Address COBY Electronics Technical Support 56 65 Rust Street Maspeth NY 11378 techsupport cobyusa com www cobyusa com 800 727 3592 Weekdays 8 O0OAM 11 00PM EST Weekends 9 00AM 5 30PM EST 718 416 3197 Weekdays 8 00AM 5 30PM EST The player does not turn on Ensure that the battery retains a charge Try replac ing the battery with a new one Try resetting your player remove and replace the battery Ensure that the Hold switch is disengaged The buttons do not work Ensure that the battery retains a charge Try replac ing the battery with a new one Ensure that the Hold switch is disengaged Page 28 Coby Electronics Corporation Troubleshooting I cannot transfer files 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 properly installed If using the sup
4. Should an item be missing please contact the local retailer from which you purchased this product MP 300 Stereo Earphones USB Extension Cable 1 x AAA Battery Instruction Booklet A a e o www cobyusa com Integrated Flash Memory High Contrast LCD Display with Backlight Plays MP3 and WMA Digital Music Files ID3 support for song information display Mobile Data Storage Function USB 2 0 for Fast File Transfers 4 Page 10 Coby Electronics Corporation Getting Started MP 300 at a Glance Top View MENU button Volume Volume 1 2 3 4 Previous Reverse 5 Next Forward 6 Play Pause Stop Bottom View 7 HOLD Switch 8 USB Cap 9 Battery Cover Front View 10 LCD Display 11 Neckstrap Hook Right View 12 Headphone Out Jack www cobyusa com Page I Getting Started Play Mode Display gt il E Play Pause Stop Current track Total tracks Elapsed time File Type Q 006 029 gt 02 29 Battery level Song Tine The light of the indicator Puename Meee AR VOL 22 Volume Level ae ee Equalizer indicator Bitrate Record Mode Display File Type Bitrate File GND 088kb m MIC00002 WAV Recording Filename 00 00 05 E Remaining Space Recording Time Page 12 Coby Electronics Corporation Getting Started Connecting Headphones Connect headphones ear pa To Headphone Jack phones to the Headphone O
5. direction of the arrow A Lock icon will be displayed on the screen To unlock the player s controls slide the HOLD switch to the left Reset Function You may reset your player if it should freeze or otherwise behave abnormally 1 Disconnect your player if it is connected to a computer 2 Remove the battery from the player Wait 10 seconds and then replace the battery www cobyusa com Page 15 Getting Started 3 Power on your player Your player has now been reset Navigating the Menu Interface It is easy to use the MP 300 controls to select menu op tions items and files on your player To move the selection cursor highlight press the arrow keys To move quickly in any direction press and hold the arrow keys lt To highlight the previous item to the left or up press E8 lt To highlight the next item to the right or down press EB Toconfirm and enter the current selection press To return to the previous screen press MB Page l Coby Electronics Corporation Play Music Enter PLAY MUSIC mode from the ARF i De VF 2 Main Menu to play digital MP3 or i WMA music files PLAY MUSIC mode will play all compatible au dio files on your player regardless of directory Play Music Controls Use the following controls during music playback Start Resume track playback Press EB During playback press B to pause playback Hold E 2 Stop track playback complet
6. hazardous Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water e g near a bath tub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in wet basements or near a swimming pool and the like Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table Use only with carts stands tripods brackets or tables recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating These openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer instructions have been adhered to Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the op
7. part Unauthorized substitu tions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 23 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure that the product is in proper operating condition 24 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 25 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as ra diators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat Page Coby Electronics Corporation Table of Contents PRECAUTIONS sicnscnnnreinenie 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS sccccecceeeee 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS wosssiccistcccinsciscdescadtnctacasscesanasecicosedeeans 7 PACKAGE CONTENTS ccccisccssessanchstensossessderwerbasensecansostenns 9 FEATURES oroia 10 GETTING STARTED scscessescvsssssesccccosexsessaecrencesssscnceeneecersae 11 MP 300 af G GIaJnNCO a vew scswesienusscesdetiniucaaiidssawaransactoneiean 1 TOD Vi cic stists ae eddn ntetsaanees stanton deeds oavioncgeasdonns 1 BOTTOM VIW sicir insni aN 1 Froni VIC W eniai 1 ROM VIEW ensasini anaa 1 Play Mode Display ccccceeeccceesseeseceeeeeseseeeeesees 12 Record Mode DISDIOY cceeccceceseeseceeeeeseceeeeessens 12 Connecting Headphones esssssesssssssceersssseecrceesssseeee 13 Connecting POWED vciccsexssnasvutacsersoinsbunecteassantvanweaaesounann
8. COBY MP 300 26 MP 300 4G USB Stick MP3 Player Instruction Manual Please read this manual carefully before operation Precautions CAUTION WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK OF THE UNIT REFER SERVICING ONLY TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash 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 sufficient magni tude 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 instruc tions in the literature accompanying the appliance For Customer Use Enter below the serial number that is located on the unit Retain this information for future reference Model No MP 300 Serial No WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this device to rain or moisture Dangerous high voltage is present inside the enclosure Do not open the cabinet CAUTION To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot of outlet and fully insert WARNING Handling the cords on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects
9. ace the battery The player has malfunctioned Try resetting your player remove and replace the battery Try updating the player s firmware Please refer to the Firmware Upgrades section of this manual for detailed instructions Page 30 Coby Electronics Corporation Specifications Display Type 128 x 32 Dot Matrix LCD with Backlight Memory Integrated Flash Memory MP 300 1G 1GB MP 300 2G 2GB MP 300 4G 4GB Audio Format Support MP3 WMA DRM Support Song Info Support ID3 FM Frequency Range 87 5 108 0OMHz PC Interface USB 2 0 Hi Speed MSC Plug and Play Support Windows 98SE 2000 ME XP or newer Mac OS X Audio Output 3 5mm Stereo Headphone Power Supply 1 x AAA Battery Unit Dimensions 2 2 x 2 87 x 0 82 WHD Specifications and manual are subject to change without prior notice www cobyusa com Page 31 Coby Electronics Corporation 56 65 Rust Street Maspeth NY 11378 www cobyusa com www ecoby com Coby is a registered trademark of Coby Electronics Corporation 3001GAL 3002GAL Printed in China 3004GAL
10. ational 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 figure Antenna Lead In Wire Ground Clamp Electric Service Equipment Antenna Discharge Unit NEC Section 810 20 Grounding Conductors NEC Section 810 21 Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System NEC Art 250 Part H 16 Lightning For added protection for this product unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time This will prevent dam age to the product due to lightning or power line surges 17 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 18 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral conve nience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock www cobyusa com Page 5 Important Safety Instructions
11. e or folder down Press Select the previous file or folder up If a folder is selected the folder s contents will be displayed If a file is selected an option box will be displayed Select Play Now to play the selected file Select Delete to delete the selected file and then select Yes to confirm the deletion If the t icon is selected the previous folder s contents will be displayed Return to Main Menu www cobyusa com Page 21 USB Connection Connect the MP 300 to a computer to Transfer files to and from your player Perform basic file management functions If you are using Windows 98 SE you must install a USB driver Download the driver from the Coby website at www cobyusa com Connecting to a Computer 1 Make sure the player is turned off 2 Remove the USB Cap and plug the MP 300 directly into your computer s USB port You may choose to use a USB extension cable to connect to a computer Computer Your computer will automatically recognize the player as an MSC Device An icon represent ing your player will appear as a Removable Disk when you open My Computer It may take Windows several minutes to rec ognize and set up the device the first time it is connected depending on your hardware con figuration USB Connection Transferring Files 1 Connect the MP 200 to a computer 2 Open the computer s file browser e g
12. ely Play the next track Fast forward through the current Play Music For more information about how to get music onto your player please refer to the section Getting Started gt Connecting to a Computer gt Transferring Music to Your MP 300 For more information about digital MP3 and WMA music files please refer to the section About MP3 WMA Music Files Repeat A B Mode Set a segment of a music track to repeat in a continuous loop During playback To set the starting point A of the loop press MB To set the end point B of the loop press W again The loop will now play from point A to point B To resume normal playback press M again Page 18 Coby Electronics Corporation Enter SETTING mode from the Main Melee Menu to change your player s internal EJ option settings The Setting Menu contains 11 options To select an option press or J To confirm and enter press E To exit the Setting Menu press MB Cim e Panales Set a digital equalizer preset The options are a Normal Pop Rock Classic Jazz and Bass Set a Repeat Mode option The options are Nor Repeat Mode mal Repeat One Repeat All Shuffle Repeat Dir Normal Dir All Repeat Dir Shuffle Repeat Set the contrast level of the display Set the backlight option to change the duration of time in seconds that the backlight will remain on Backlight after a key press A setting of O
13. erating instructions Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug that has one blade wider than the other This plug will only fit into the power outlet in one direction This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the direction of the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug Important Safety Instructions 13 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and at the point which they exit from the product 14 Protective Attachment Plug The product may be equipped with an attach ment plug with overload protection This is a safety feature See the operating instructions for replacement or directions to reset the protective device If replacement of the plug is required be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug that has the same overload protection as the original plug as specified by the manufacturer 15 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna is connected to the product be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some pro tection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the N
14. ff will disable the backlight completely A setting of On will keep the backlight on continuously Set the color of the backlight A setting of Color All will change the backlight color with each key press Set the Power Set option to change the duration m E E of time in minutes that the player will remain on when it is idle A setting of Disable will turn this power saving feature off Backlight Color el a Set the Recording Quality level for Voice or FM recordings The options are 32Kbps lowest Record Set quality 44Kbps 64Kbps and 88Kbps highest quality Higher quality recordings will take up more memory than lower quality recordings Set the Language that the menus appear in View your player s firmware information View your player s memory information Set the USB mode to MSC or MTP For more information on USB modes see the Connecting to a Computer section of this manual USB Mode While the player is connected to a computer you can change the USB mode by pressing and holding MB Page 20 Coby Electronics Corporation Enter FOLDER mode to view play or lela delete files on your player C ge om You can also connect your player to a computer to easily manage your file library Folder Controls A directory tree will be displayed on screen upon enter ing FOLDER mode from the Main Menu Use the following controls in FOLDER mode Ce o Press Select the next fil
15. ics Corporation USB Connection Macintosh OS X 1 On the left side of the Finder window identify the appropriate Removable Disk icon 2 Click on the Eject arrow on the right of the Removable Disk icon 3 Disconnect the USB cable from the player and your computer USB Disk www cobyusa com Page 25 Firmware Upgrade From time to time COBY may release firmware upgrades to improve the performance of the MP 300 or to add additional features Please check the COBY website periodically at www cobyusa com to see if new firmware has been released for your player If you are experiencing abnormal behavior with your player you may choose to restore format your player before updating its firmware Do not interrupt the firmware upgrade pro cess doing so could damage your player and render it inoperable See the documentation that is included with the firmware upgrade file for detailed instructions 1 Connect your player to the computer 2 Download the latest firmware for your player from www cobyusa com Save this file to the computer 3 Double click the downloaded file you may need a file compression utility installed on your computer In the window that appears double click the file factory4 exe to start the upgrade utility 4 Follow the on screen instructions to start the upgrade process 5 When the upgrade is complete disconnect your player from the computer
16. or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance www eiae org Page 2 Coby Electronics Corporation XS For recycling or disposal information about this product please contact your local Precautions PROTECT YOUR HEARING Hearing experts advise against the constant use of personal stereos played at high volume Constant exposure to high volumes can lead to hearing loss If you should experience ringing in the ears or hearing loss discontinue use and seek medical advice NOTICE This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft www cobyusa com Page 3 10 11 12 Important Safety Instructions Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and usage instructions should be fol lowed Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Attachments Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer Use of other attachments may be
17. plied USB extension cable ensure that it 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 try connecting the player directly to your computer Ensure that the player s memory capacity is not full Ensure that the Hold switch is disengaged There is no sound during playback Check the volume level Ensure that the headphones are attached securely to the player The sound quality of the music is poor www cobyusa com Page 29 Try playing the file on your computer If the sound quality is still poor try downloading the file again or re encoding the file yourself Ensure that the bit rate of the file is not too low The higher the bit rate of the file the better it will sound The minimum recommended bitrate is 128kbps for MP3s and 96kbps for WMAs Troubleshooting Try lowering the volume of the player Ensure that the headphones are attached securely to the player The player will not play my music file Ensure that the file is in a compatible format The file may be copy protected and you no longer have authorization to play this file If you feel this is in error please contact the service from which you downloaded the file The LCD characters are corrupted or something is wrong with the display Ensure that the correct menu language has been set Try resetting your player remove and repl
18. s l3 LOGGING Cl BOTTETY wccsssvcgussancsudvuioceansdnadeanecnaneonsdins 13 USB POWOT asais sn ceaieaarcesuascaectnen A 14 Using the MP 300 Controls sseesesseeeeessssssseeessssseeceesse 15 POW ED ON OTi ass iaa E 15 POO C10 2 scvaceasetaccdvaseacrecesasonetwudtvsindsscnaeuacedudseenteuia 15 Reset FUNCTION sscccccccssssssssccceceeeessesccceeeeeenssscs 15 Navigating the Menu Interface scsese 16 Main Men ssis saeusdandvenawaanssansuinia anid PLAY MUSIC cernr a EE 17 Play MUSIC ONIONS oi esenctaseceaviine dade ecucnsttenedesiaioesdoesamoas 17 Repeat A B MOE cccccssssccesssccecesccccescccenssceenss 18 OE IN gcse cee eee eee arts 19 Table of Contents USB CONNECTION ssssssassvicesarsseseneiossanieseeaneseoramemanads 22 CONNECTING to a COMPUTEM ssccccccicenssssvcsncwosoasenesaanes 22 WOMSTSMTINIC Fil Se sac sssnsccraceanasaunewenasanasanceniatsanasanastieatens 23 Disconnecting from a Computer sscccccccnnsesseees 24 MICFOSON WINGOWS saciscsassscarovevsonsssanneoassoncstin 24 MACES OSX arraren 25 FIRMWARE UPGRADE cccccssssseceececeeeecssseeeceeees 26 ABOUT MP3 WMA FILES sssccccccccesssssseeecceceeeeees 27 TROUBLESHOOTING vesssssssevssoseonsoreosaosseanaseenseiesnebeeonanres 28 SPEC IPIC ATION D cgrosiseernacrrst tos eoronicasesue 31 Page 8 Coby Electronics Corporation Package Contents Please make sure that the items listed below are included in the package
19. ut jack for private listening Lower the volume level before connect ing 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 hearing loss If you experience ringing in your ears or hearing loss discontinue use immediately and seek medical advice Connecting Power The MP 300 operates on 1 x AAA battery for music playback Loading a Battery 1 Remove the USB Cap O Gal D 2 Remove the Battery 3 Insert 1 x AAA battery taking care to match the E and polarities of the battery with the markings inside the battery compartment www cobyusa com Page 13 Getting Started 4 Replace the Battery Cover USB Power When the MP 300 is connected to a computer s powered USB port it will draw power over the USB connection Page 14 Coby Electronics Corporation Getting Started Using the MP 300 Controls Power On Off To turn your player on press B The LED indicator will light To turn your player off hold for at least 3 sec onds The LED indicator will darken Hold Switch The Hold feature locks disables your player s controls to prevent accidental key presses when it is in your pocket or bag To lock the player s controls slide the HOLD switch to the right in the
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