Coby  DP356 Instruction Manual

Coby DP356 Instruction Manual

Portable 3.5” digital photo album with mp3 playback
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DP356
Portable 3.5"
Digital Photo Album
with MP3 Playback

Instruction Manual

Please read this manual carefully before operation

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    DP356 Portable 3.5” Digital Photo Album with MP3 Playback Instruction Manual Please read this manual carefully before operation...
  • Page 2: Precautions

    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 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 accompanying the appliance.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    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 followed. 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 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).
  • Page 6 Important Safety Instructions ing-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. 12. 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. 13. Protective Attachment Plug: The product may be equipped with an attachment 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...
  • Page 7 Important Safety Instructions 16. 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 pressing such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal. 17. Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 18. Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may press 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. 19. Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents PreCAuTIonS ...2 IMPorTAnT SAfeTy InSTruCTIonS ...5 TAble of ConTenTS ...8 PACkAge ConTenTS ...10 feATureS ...11 geTTIng STArTeD ...12 Controls at a Glance ...12 Installing a SD Memory Card (optional) ...13 Connecting Power to YUou Photo Frame ...14 Power Your Photo Frame On or Off ...15 MAIn Menu ...16 PhoTo MoDe ...17...
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Connecting to a Computer ...33 Transferring Files ...33 Microsoft Windows ...34 Macintosh OS X ...34 Disconnecting from a Computer ...35 fIrMwAre uPgrADeS ...37 TroubleShooTIng... 38 SPeCIfICATIonS ...41 www.cobyusa.com Page 9...
  • Page 10: Package Contents

    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 Photo Album USB Cable Instruction Manual Stereo Earphones Page 10 Coby Electronics Corporation...
  • Page 11: Features

    3.5” TFT LCD Display (320 x 240)  Display JPEG, BMP and GIF Image files  Plays MP3 and WMA Audio Files  Photo Slideshow Mode  Digital Alarm Clock, Calendar, and Temperature display  Snooze Function  Integrated SD/MMC Card Slot (SDHC compatible)  USB 2.0 Hi-Speed for Fast File Transfers  Integrated Rechargeable Battery  www.cobyusa.com features Page 11...
  • Page 12: Getting Started

    getting Started Controls at a glance SNOOZE Button LCD Display Enter Hold key for Power On/Off Up Button Down Button Left Button Right Button ESC Button Speakers 10. SD/MMC Card Slot 11. USB Port Page 12 <SNOOZE> <ENTER> <UP> <DOWN> <LEFT> <RIGHT> <ESC> Coby Electronics Corporation...
  • Page 13: Installing A Sd Memory Card (Optional)

    getting Started To start playing photos and music on your digital photo frame, you will need to: Install a mermory card with compatible photo and music files. Connect your photo frame to a power source. Installing a Memory Card You can upgrade the memory capacity of your album by add- ing an SD, SDHC, or MMC memory card. Insert the card into the slot with the metal contacts fac-  ing up (see the illustration below). This album supports SD and MMC cards up to — 2GB in size. This album supports SDHC cards up to 32GB in — size. www.cobyusa.com Page 13...
  • Page 14: Connecting Power To Yuou Photo Frame

    getting Started Connecting Power to your Photo frame Your Photo Frame should be connected to an AC 100-240V wall outlet. Using the supplied power adapter, plug one end of the  adapter into your photo frame’s USB Port and plug the other end into an AC 100-240V wall outlet. USB Port Do not connect the power plug to a power outlet other than that which is indicated here or on the label as this may result in the risk of fire or electric shock Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric shock. Use only the AC adapter supplied with the photo frame. Failure to do so may cause a fire or damage the playe.
  • Page 15: Power Your Photo Frame On Or Off

    getting Started Turning your Photo frame on/off To turn the album on, press and hold <ENTER> until the  display on. To turn the album off, press and hold <ENTER> uthe  display off. www.cobyusa.com Page 15...
  • Page 16: Main Menu

    The Main Menu gives you access to the different function modes of your album. To access the Main Menu at any time, press <ESC> till the Main Menu screen appear. Press <LEFT> or <RIGHT> to select a mode (Photo,  Music, Clendar, File, Settings). Press <ENTER> to confirm.  Press <ESC> to back to the previous screen.  Page 16 Main Menu Coby Electronics Corporation...
  • Page 17: Photo Mode

    Enter PHOTO mode from the Main Menu to find and dis- play JPG, GIF, and BMP photo files loaded on your album. To enter Photo mode, select and confirm PHOTO from the Main Menu. The Photo Frame will display photos immediately. Press <ESC> , the Photo Browser will appear on screen, and all available photos will display as thumbnail images. Photo browser Controls Use the Photo Browser to navigate all folders and photo files loaded on your album.
  • Page 18: Photo Viewer Controls

    Photo Viewer Controls When you select a photo from the Photo Browser, the Photo Viewer will launch to display your photos. Press <LEFT> or <RIGHT> to view the previous or next  photo, respectively. Press <ENTER> to toggle the display mode between  “Browse Mode” and “Slideshow”. Press <UP> to access the Photo Viewer options.  Press <ESC> to return to the Photo Browser.  Photo Viewer options Press <UP> to access the Photo Viewer options. Press <LEFT> or <RIGHT> to select an option and press  <ENTER> to confirm. Press <ESC> to cancel and return to the previous screen.  (rotate) To rotate the photo, press <ENTER> once will rotate the photo in increments of 90º. Page 18 Photo Mode Coby Electronics Corporation...
  • Page 19 Zoom In To zoom in the photo, press <ENTER> once will zoom in the photo in increments of 25%. Information To view the file information of the photo. (background Music) To turn the background music playing on or off. You photo frame will play the music that located on the  internal flash memory or SD/MMC Card as background music. Press and hold <LEFT> or <RIGHT> to adjus the volume  level. (Copy) Copy the current photo to the internal flash memory. Your Photo Frame’s memory can stores up to XX photos.  (Delete) Delete the current photo. www.cobyusa.com Photo Mode Page 19...
  • Page 20 (Move) To move the magnified photo down, up, right, or left. (Slide Show) To set the slideshow mode on or off. (exit) To cancel the Viewer Options. Page 20 Photo Mode Coby Electronics Corporation...
  • Page 21: Music Mode

    Enter Music mode from the Main menu to play your MP3 or WMA music files. To enter MUSIC mode, select and confirm MUSIC from the Main Menu. The Music Browser will appear on screen. Press <LEFT> or <RIGHT> to move the selection up or  down. Press <ENTER> to play the selection.  The selection Music List Current Track / Total Tracks www.cobyusa.com Music Mode Unkown Unkown Music File Name Artist Album Playing Spectrum...
  • Page 22: Music Player Controls

    Music Player Controls The Music Player allows you to view and play all compatible music files loaded on the unit. Use the following controls during music playback. Press <ENTER> Press <UP> Press <DOWN> Hold <DOWN> Hold <RIGHT> Hold <LEFT> Press <ESG> Page 22 Music Mode Function Start/Resume track playback. During playback, press <ENTER> to pause playback. Fast-forward through the current track. Press <UP>...
  • Page 23: Music Player Options

    Music Player options Press and hold Press or  to confirm. Press to cancel and return to the previous screen.  Item Repeat www.cobyusa.com Music Mode to access the Music Player options. to select an option and press Description Set a digital equalizer preset (Normal, Classic, Jazz, Rock, Pop, Bass). Set the Repeat playback mode: Normal (Play all tracks once) Repeat One (Repeat the current track) Repeat All (Repeat all tracks) Random (Shuffle all tracks).
  • Page 24: Calendar Mode

    Calendar Mode Enter Calendar mode from the Main menu to view a perpetual calendar, internal time, and the tempera- ture. To enter CALENDAR mode, select and confirm CALENDAR from the Main Menu. The Calendar will appear on screen. Press <ENTER> to change the appearance of the  Calendar screen. You have 3 options: Calendar, Monthly Calendar, Clock. Calendar Time display Calendar The current date Press <UP> or <DOWN> to display the previous or next  photo. Page 24 Temperature Photo display Year Month Preset alarm time...
  • Page 25 Calendar Mode Press <LEFT> or <RIGHT> to display the previous or  next month. Monthly Calendar Year 2010 Month April Date Week Tuesday Time display Press <UP> or <DOWN> to display the previous or next  photo. Press <LEFT> or <RIGHT> to display the previous or  next month. www.cobyusa.com Temperature Photo display Preset alarm time Page 25...
  • Page 26: Setup Mode

    Calendar Mode Clock Clock display 2010 Year Month Press <UP> or <DOWN> to display the previous or next  month. You can also set the screen in the “Setting” mode: Setting > Calendar Setup > Display Mode. Page 26 April Tuesday Date appearance of the Calendar Coby Electronics Corporation Preset alarm time Week...
  • Page 27: File Mdoe

    Enter File mode to view and delete folders and files loaded on your player. To enter Explorer mode, select and confirm FILE from the Main Menu. explorer Controls When you choose FILE mode from the Main menu, you will see the File Explorer screen. You can find and delete files or folders from the player. Function To browse through the list of files & folders To select a folder To mark or unmark a selection To delete the selected item To return to the previous screen www.cobyusa.com...
  • Page 28 Enter the Setting mode to set your album’s system options. To enter Setting mode, select and confirm SETTING in the Main menu. To select an option, press <LEFT> or <RIGHT>. To  confirm and enter, press <ENTER>. To change the setting, press <UP> or <DOWN>.  Press <ESC> to cancel and return to the previous  screen. The Setup menu contains the following options: Photo Setup, Calendar Setup, Music Setup, and System Setup. Page 28 Setting Mode Coby Electronics Corporation...
  • Page 29 Item Display Mode Display Ratio Slideshow Duration Slideshow Repeat Slideshow Effect Clock www.cobyusa.com Setting Mode Description Set the photo display mode once you confirm “Photo” in the Main Menu, the options are: Browse Mode, Thumbnail, and Slideshow. Set the photo display mode as Full Screen, Fit to Scree, or Crop to Fill.
  • Page 30 Item Display Mode Date Clock Mode Clock Time Alarm Status Alarm Time Alarm Tone Alarm Frequency Play Mode Show Spectrum Page 30 Setting Mode Description Set the appearance of the Calendar screen as Calendar, Monthly Calendar, or Clock. Set the internal date. Set the clock display mode as 24-hour or 12-hour.
  • Page 31 Item Auto Play Language Brightness Contrast Saturation Gamma Power On Auto Boot Time Power Off Auto Shut Time Auto-Power Frequence www.cobyusa.com Setting Mode Description Set the Auto Play feature on or off. When Auto Play is set to ON, the player will automatically play music when you enter MUSIC in the Main Menu.
  • Page 32 Alarm function The player will alarm with tone sound at the time that you set in the Setting mode. Press the <SNOOZE> button that located on the top side  of player to pause or stop the alarm. Page 32 Coby Electronics Corporation...
  • Page 33: Usb Connections

    uSb Connections Connect the Coby photo album to a computer with a USB cable to: Transfer files to and from your album  Perform basic file management functions.  Connecting to a Computer Connect the album to your computer with a USB cable. Upon connection: Your album will be detected as a “Removable Disk” when  you open “My Computer”. It may take your computer several minutes to recognize  and set up the device the first time it is connected depend- ing on your hardware configuration. Transferring files The USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection makes it easy to transfer mu- sic, photo, or any other data quickly between the album and your computer. Simply use the album as you would a floppy disk using basic operating system commands. If you need further assistance with transferring files, please refer to your operating system’s instruction manual or on-screen help. www.cobyusa.com Page 33...
  • Page 34: Microsoft Windows

    uSb Connections Do not disconnect or otherwise interrupt the device during transmission - this could damage or corrupt the album’s firmware or your files. If the album is acciden- tally disconnected and is not working properly, reset your device (press the Reset button located on the rear of the album). Microsoft windows Double-click the “My Computer” icon on your desktop and then double-click the album’s icon (Remov- able Disk). Locate the files you would like to transfer from your computer. Use your mouse to select the files to transfer and then drag- and-drop them onto the “Removable Disk” icon that represents your album. You may also transfer files from your album to the — computer. Page 34 Coby Electronics Corporation...
  • Page 35: Macintosh Os X

    uSb Connections Macintosh oS X Open a finder window. Click on the Removable Disk icon located on the left side of the finder window. The computer will display all files and folders currently stored in the album. Locate the files you would like to transfer from your computer. Use your mouse to select the files to transfer and then drag-and-drop them onto the Removable Disk icon that represents your album. Disconnecting from a Computer Disconnect your album as instructed below to prevent data loss or file/firmware corruption. Microsoft Windows Double-click the green ar- row in the taskbar located on the lower-right side of the computer screen (Safely Remove Hardware). 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 www.cobyusa.com Page 35...
  • Page 36 uSb Connections Device” from the list that appears and then click on “OK”. When the “Safe to Remove Hardware” window appears, click the OK button and disconnect the USB cable from the album and your computer. Macintosh OS X On the left side of the Finder Window, identify the appropriate Remov- able Disk icon. Click on the “Eject” arrow on the right of the Remov- able Disk icon. Disconnect the USB cable from the album and your computer. Page 36 Coby Electronics Corporation...
  • Page 37: Firmware Upgrades

    firmware upgrades From time to time, COBY may release firmware upgrades to improve the performance of a device 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 device. If you are experiencing abnormal behavior with your device, you may choose to restore (format) your device before updating its firmware. Do not interrupt the firmware upgrade process—doing so could damage your device and render it inoperable. See the documentation that is included with the firm- ware upgrade file for detailed instructions. www.cobyusa.com Page 37...
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have a problem with this device, please read the trouble- shooting 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 150 Knowlton Way Savannah, GA 31407 Email techsupport@cobyusa.com Web www.cobyusa.com Phone 800-727-3592: Weekdays 8:30AM–9:00PM EST 718-416-3197: Weekdays 8:00AM–5:30PM EST The player does not turn on. Ensure that the player is fully charged. Try charging the  player overnight. Reset the player (use a paper clip to press the Reset  button on the rear of the player) and try again. The buttons do not work. Ensure that the player is fully charged. Try charging the  player overnight. Page 38 Weekends 9:00AM–5:30PM EST Coby Electronics Corporation...
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting Reset the player (use a paper clip to press the Reset  button on the rear of the player) and try again. I cannot transfer files to the player. Ensure that your computer is running a supported  operating system. If you are using a 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.  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. Try playing the file on your computer. If the sound quality ...
  • Page 40 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.  Reset the player (use a paper clip to press the Reset  button on the rear of the player) and try again. The player has malfunctioned. Reset the player (use a paper clip to press the Reset ...
  • Page 41: Specifications

    Display Type Memory Audio Format Support Photo Format Support PC Interface Plug and Play Support Audio Output Power Supply Unit Dimensions Specifications and manual are subject to change without notice. www.cobyusa.com Specifications 3.5” Full-Color TFT @ 320x240 SD or MMC memory cards (2GB max) SDHC memory cards (32GB max) MP3, WMA JPEG(baseline)
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  • Page 45 Coby electronics Corporation 1991 Marcus Ave, Suite 301 Lake Success, NY 11042 www.cobyusa.com www.ecoby.com Coby is a registered trademark of Coby Electronics Corporation. Printed in China.

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