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.
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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. www.cobyusa.com Page ...
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 re- tained for future reference. Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating instruc- tions should be adhered to.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. Protective Attachment Plug: The product may be equipped with an at- tachment plug with overload protection.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS ... 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ... 7 PACKAGE CONTENTS ... 8 FEATURES ... 9 GETTING STARTED ... 10 MP-C832 at a Glance ...10 Top View ...10 Bottom View ...10 Connections ...11 Connecting Headphones ...11 Connecting Power ...11 Loading a Battery ...11...
PACKAGE CONTENTS Please make sure that the items listed below are included in the package. Should an item be missing, please contact the local retailer from which you purchased this product. MP-C832 Stereo Earphones USB Extension Cable 1 x “AAA” Battery Installation CD Instruction Booklet Page ...
128MB Integrated Flash Memory Plays MP3 and WMA Digital Music Files Mobile Data Storage Function Convenient Integrated USB Plug (no cables required) USB 2.0 for Ultra-Fast File Transfers (up to 40x faster than USB 1.0) www.cobyusa.com FEATURES Page ...
GETTING STARTED MP-C832 at a Glance Top View LED Indicator Volume – Volume + Previous Play/Pause/Stop Next Neckstrap Hook Bottom View USB Cap Battery Cover Headphone Out Jack Page 10 Coby Electronics Corporation...
GETTING STARTED 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 ...
GETTING STARTED 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 sec- tion for more information. To connect to a computer: Make sure the player is turned off.
GETTING STARTED Disconnecting from a Computer Follow the steps below to prevent data loss or corruption. Microsoft Windows Double-click the green arrow in the taskbar located on the lower-right side of the computer screen (Safely Remove Hardware). Safely Remove Hardware: Select “USB Mass Storage De- vice”...
GETTING STARTED USB Driver Installation It is not necessary to install 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.
Using the MP-C832 Controls Power On/Off To turn your player on, press To turn your player off, hold will darken. Reset Function If your player freezes or otherwise behaves abnormally, remove the battery for 3 seconds. Replace the battery and restart your player. Music Playback Controls Use the following controls during music playback.
FIRMWARE UPGRADES Upgrading the Firmware From time to time, COBY may release firmware upgrades to improve the performance of the MP-C832 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 behav- ior with your player, you may choose to restore (format) your player before updating its firmware.
Please note that music purchased from Apple’s iTunes music store employs their proprietary Fairplay-encrypted AAC; purchased iTunes music cannot be played on any MP3 player other than Apple’s. What is Encryption? Encryption is a way of protecting media with a unique Content ID for the purpose of data security.
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Player information and support. How Do I Transfer MP3/WMA Music Files to my MP3 Player? When your MP3 Player is connected to a computer, you may transfer music files to your MP3 player using your operating system’s basic file management commands (i.e., copy-and-paste or drag-and-drop).
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Please visit www.microsoft.com for more Windows Media Player infor- mation and support. How do I transfer and play iTunes files on my MP3 Player? Music purchased from Apple’s iTunes music store employs their proprietary Fairplay-encrypted AAC format. Purchased iTunes music cannot be played on any MP3 player other than Apple’s.
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. COBY Electronics Technical Support Address: 56-65 Rust St.
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TROUBLESHOOTING 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 is still poor, try ...
Display Type Memory Audio Format Support DRM Support Song Info Support PC Interface Plug and Play Support Audio Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio Frequency Response Power Supply Unit Dimensions Specifications and manual are subject to change without prior notice. Page SPECIFICATIONS LED Indicator 128MB Integrated Flash Memory MP3, WMA...