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Page 1: Instruction Manual
MP-C841 256MB usB-stick MP3 Player InstructIon Manual Please read this manual carefully before operation... -
Page 2: Precautions
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral tri- angle 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 PrEcautIons 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 or other reproductive harm.
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Page 4: 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. - Page 5 IMPortant saFEtY 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.
- Page 6 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.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
taBlE oF contEnts PrEcautIons ...2 IMPortant saFEtY InstructIons ... taBlE oF contEnts ... PacKaGE contEnts ... 10 locatIon oF controls ... 12 Top View ... 12 Front View ... 12 Bottom View ... 12 DIsPlaY oVErVIEW ... 13 Music Mode Screen ... 13 Record Mode Screen ... - Page 8 FIrMWarE uPGraDEs ...35 aBout DIGItal MusIc FIlEs (MP3s) ...36 What is an MP3? ...36 How can I play an MP3? ...36 What is an MP3 Player? ...36 Where Can I Get MP3/WMA files? ...36 Downloading MP3/WMA Files ...36 taBlE oF contEnts...
- Page 9 How Do I Play Music Purchased Online on my MP3 Player? ...38 Common Errors Associated with DRM-Encrypted Music Files ...38 Why is my MP3 player not recognizing the files I have transferred to it? 38 Why is my MP3 player skipping a file? ...39 Why is my MP3 player displaying the error message “NO AUTHORITY”? 3 9...
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Page 10: 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 MP-C841 USB Extension Cable Professional Stereo Earphones PacKaGE contEnts 1 x “AAA” Battery... - Page 11 • 256MB Integrated Flash Memory • High-Contrast LCD Display with 7-Color Backlight • Plays MP3 and WMA Digital Music Files • Plays Digital Music from most online stores and subscription services* • ID3 and LRC support for song and synchronized lyric information display •...
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Page 12: Location Of Controls
locatIon oF controls Top View Hold Switch Power / Menu Front View USB Plug Cap LCD Display Joystick Play / Pause Joystick Up Volume + Joystick Left Previous / Reverse Bottom View Joystick Down Volume - Joystick Right Next / Forward Microphone Neckstrap Hook Battery Compartment... -
Page 13: Display Overview
DIsPlaY oVErVIEW Music Mode Screen Record Mode Screen Record Pause Song Title / File Name Volume Level File Type... -
Page 14: Getting Started
Powering Your Player Your player runs on 1 x “AAA” battery for music playback. Remove the USB plug cap. Remove the battery compartment cover located on the rear of the player. Insert one “AAA” battery, taking care to match the polarity of the battery with the markings on the inside of the compartment. -
Page 15: Hold Switch (Key Lock)
GEttInG startED Hold Switch (Key Lock) The Hold feature disables your player’s controls to prevent accidental key presses when it is in your pocket or bag. • To lock the player, slide the Hold switch up to the lock position. A Lock icon will appear on-screen. •... - Page 16 MaIn MEnu oVErVIEW The Main Menu gives you access to the different function modes of your player. To select a mode, press and then press To return to the Main Menu, press again. Play Music Voice Record Setting Version Info Folder to highlight the mode with the Selection Cursor .
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Page 17: Basic Operations
BasIc oPEratIons Menu Interface Navigation To select the different menu options and files on your player: • Use the Navigation Joystick to move the selection cursor. The cursor high- lights the current selection. • To move the cursor up, press •... -
Page 18: Play Music Mode
Enter “Play Music” mode to play your digital MP3 or WMA audio files. Play Music mode will display all compatible audio files on your player regardless of directory Music Controls Select “Play Music” from the main menu and press To select a track for playback, press the Joystick To play a track, press the Joystick [ •... -
Page 19: Voice Mode
Enter “Voice” mode to play your digital voice recording files. Voice mode will display all voice recording files on your player regardless of directory. Voice Controls Select “Voice” from the main menu and press To select a track for playback, press the Joystick To play a track, press the Joystick [ •... -
Page 20: Record Mode
Enter “Record” mode to record from the integrated microphone. Microphone Voice Recording Make digital voice recordings through the integrated microphone. Select “Record” from the main menu and press start immediately. During recording: • To pause recording, press • To stop and save the recording, press The recorded file will be named “MICXXXXX.WAV”... -
Page 21: Setting Mode
Enter “Setting” mode to adjust the internal settings of your player. Settings Menu To access the Settings menu, select “Setting” from the main menu and press to confirm. The Settings Menu contains 8 options: Repeat Mode, Contrast, Backlight, Back- light Color, Power Set, Record Set, and Language. •... -
Page 22: Backlight
Backlight Set the Backlight option to change the duration of time (in seconds) that the back- light will remain on after a key press. A setting of “Always Off” will disable the back- light completely. A setting of “Always On” will keep that backlight on continuously. •... -
Page 23: Version And Info Mode
VErsIon anD InFo MoDE Enter “Version” mode to view your player’s firmware information. • Select “Version” from the main menu and press Enter “Info” mode to view your player’s memory information. • Select “Info” from the main menu and press to confirm. -
Page 24: Folder Mode
Enter “Folder” mode to play, view, or delete files your media library. Folder Controls Select “Folder” from the main menu and press will appear on screen. • If you were previously in Play Music mode, only music files will be displayed. -
Page 25: Computer Connection (Usb)
coMPutEr connEctIon (usB) Connect the MP-C841 to a computer with the USB 2.0 cable provided to: • Transfer files to and from your player • Perform basic file management functions. USB Driver Installation (Required for Windows 98 SE Only) 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. -
Page 26: Transferring Files
coMPutEr connEctIon (usB) Transferring Files The USB 2.0 High-Speed connection makes it easy to transfer music, video, photo, and text files (or any other data) quickly between the player and your computer. Simply use the player 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. -
Page 27: Microsoft Windows
coMPutEr connEctIon (usB) Microsoft Windows Double-click the “My Computer” icon on your desktop and then double-click the MP-C841 icon (MTP Multimedia Player). Your player contains two folders: Data and Media. • Drag your media files to the Media folder (e.g., MP3, WMA files). •... -
Page 28: Disconnecting From A Computer
Disconnecting from a Computer Disconnect your player as instructed below to prevent data loss or file/firmware corruption. Microsoft Windows Double-click the green arrow in the taskbar located on the lower-right side of the com- puter screen (Safely Remove Hardware). Safely Remove Hardware: Select “USB Mass Storage Device”... -
Page 29: Windows Media Player 10
WInDoWs MEDIa PlaYEr 10 Windows Media Player 10 (WMP10) You can use Windows Media Player 10 (WMP10) and a USB-MTP connection to manage your music media library with Microsoft Windows XP or newer. Windows Media Player 10 may be downloaded free of charge from www.microsoft.com. Music File Transfers To transfer files using WMP10: Run Window Media Player 10... -
Page 30: Creating Playlists
WInDoWs MEDIa PlaYEr 10 • Select a playlist from the “Sync List” drop-down menu. Click “Start Sync” to start transferring the files in the selected playlist. For more information and support regarding music transfer and synchronization with Windows Media Player (WMP), please see the help section included with WMP (click Help >... - Page 31 WInDoWs MEDIa PlaYEr 10 To create playlists using WMP10: Run Window Media Player 10 Select “Library” and then drag the desired song(s) to the “Now Playing List” on the right side.
- Page 32 WInDoWs MEDIa PlaYEr 10 Highlight all of the songs in the “Now Playing List” and then use the mouse to right-click the list. Choose “Add to” and then “Additional Playlists...” An “Add to Playlist” window will appear. Select “New” and enter the playlist name, then click “OK”. A new playlist will be created.
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Page 33: Automatic Windows Media Playlist Synchronization
WInDoWs MEDIa PlaYEr 10 Automatic Windows Media Playlist Synchronization By default, WMP is set to transfer and synchronize files manually. You can choose to have Windows Media Player automatically synchronize your playlists when you connect your player to the computer. To change the synchronization settings: Connect your player with the computer and run Window Media Player 10. - Page 34 WInDoWs MEDIa PlaYEr 10 Click “OK” to start the synchronization. When synchronization is complete, disconnect your player from the com- puter. Turn on your player and select “Music”. The synchronized playlist(s) from WMP will have been added under the “Play- list”...
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Page 35: Firmware Upgrades
FIrMWarE uPGraDEs From time to time, COBY may release firmware updates to improve the perfor- mance of the MP-C841 or to add additional features. Please check the COBY web- site periodically at www.cobyusa.com to see if new firmware has been released for your player. -
Page 36: About Digital Music Files (Mp3S)
WMA files, you may visit our website at http://www.cobyusa.com for more information about your player. 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. -
Page 37: What Is Encryption
aBout DIGItal MusIc FIlEs (MP3) What is Encryption? Encryption is a way of protecting media with a unique Content ID for the purpose of data security. In order to access the encrypted media, End Users must acquire a license key and that allows for decryption and playback. Without this license key, encrypted media will not play Creating MP3/WMA Files You can create your own digital audio files for personal use by “ripping”... -
Page 38: How Do I Transfer Mp3/Wma Music Files To My Mp3 Player
Why is my MP3 player not recognizing the files I have transferred to it? If your MP3 Player does not display or recognize the files you have transferred to it, the files may not be of a type supported by the player. Make sure your music files are in MP3 or WMA format. -
Page 39: Why Is My Mp3 Player Skipping A File
Music purchased from Apple’s iTunes music store employs their proprietary Fair- play-encrypted AAC format. Purchased iTunes music cannot be played on any MP3 player other than Apple’s. However, MP3 files may be transferred from iTunes to your MP3 player. Please see the iTunes documentation for more information and support. -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with this player, please read the troubleshooting guide be- low 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 56-65 Rust St. - Page 41 trouBlEsHootInG The player will not play my music file. • Ensure that the file is in a compatible format (MP3, WMA). • 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.
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Page 42: Specifications
Display Type Memory Audio Format Support DRM Support Song Info Support Recording Format PC Interface Plug and Play Support Audio Output Audio Input Menu Language Support Power Supply Unit Dimensions Specifications and manual are subject to change without prior notice. sPEcIFIcatIons 128 x 32 Dot-Matrix LCD 256MB Integrated Flash Memory... - Page 43 coBY Electronics corp. 56-65 Rust Street Maspeth, NY 11378 www.cobyusa.com www.ecoby.com...