Coby MP-C855 Instruction Manual

Coby MP-C855 Instruction Manual

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MP-C855
USB-Stick MP3 Player with
LCD Display and FM Radio

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Please read this manual carefully before operation.

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    MP-C855 USB-Stick MP3 Player with LCD Display and FM Radio INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual carefully before operation.
  • Page 2: Precautions

    California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. For recycling or disposal information about this product, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org. Page  PRECAUTIONS MP-C855 Coby Electronics Corporation...
  • Page 3 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.
  • 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 re- tained for future reference. Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating instruc- tions should be adhered to.
  • Page 5 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.
  • 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.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ... 7 PACKAGE CONTENTS ... 9 FEATURES ... 10 GETTING STARTED ...11 MP-C855 at a Glance ...11 Connecting Headphones ...13 Connecting Power ...13 Loading a Battery ...13 USB Power ...13 Using the MP-C855 Controls ...14 Power On/Off ...14...
  • Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS USB CONNECTIONS ... 27 Minimum PC Requirements ...27 USB Driver Installation (Windows 98SE Only) ...27 USB Mode (MSC/MTP) ...28 Connecting to a Computer ...30 USB-MTP Mode ...30 USB-MSC Mode ...30 Transferring Files ...31 USB-MTP Mode ...31 USB-MSC Mode ...32 Disconnecting from a Computer ...33 USB-MTP Mode ...33 USB-MSC Mode ...33...
  • Page 9: Package Contents

    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-C855 Stereo Earphones USB Extension Cable 1 x “AAA” Battery...
  • Page 10: Features

    512MB Integrated Flash Memory  High-Contrast LCD Display with 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 ...
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED MP-C855 at a Glance Top View MENU button Volume + Volume - Previous/Reverse Next/Forward Play/Pause/Stop Bottom View HOLD Switch USB Cap Battery Compartment Cover Front View LCD Display Integrated Microphone Neckstrap Hook Right View Headphone Out Jack www.cobyusa.com...
  • Page 12 GETTING STARTED Play Mode Display Record Mode Display Page 1 Coby Electronics Corporation...
  • Page 13: Connecting Headphones

    Replace the Battery Cover. USB Power When the MP-C855 is connected to a computer’s powered USB port, it will draw power over the USB connection. www.cobyusa.com then Page 1...
  • Page 14: Using The Mp-C855 Controls

    Power on your player. Your player has now been reset. Navigating the Menu Interface It is easy to use the MP-C855 controls to select menu options, items, and files on your player. To move the selection cursor (highlight), press the arrow keys. To move ...
  • Page 15: Main Menu

    GETTING STARTED Main Menu The Main Menu gives you access to the different function modes of your player. To enter the Main Menu, press and hold  press and hold To select a function mode in the Main Menu, press ...
  • Page 16: Play Music

    For more information about how to get music onto your player, please refer to the section “Getting Started > Connecting to a Computer > Transferring Music to Your MP-C855”. For more information about digital MP3 and WMA music files, please refer to the section “About MP3/WMA Music Files”.
  • Page 17: Repeat A-B Mode

    Repeat A-B Mode Set a segment of a music track to repeat in a continuous loop. During play- back: To set the starting point “A” of the loop, press  To set the end point “B” of the loop, press ...
  • Page 18: Voice

    Enter VOICE mode from the Main Menu to play your recorded files (Voice or FM Tuner). If no re- cordings have been made yet, the display will read “No Files”. The first 3 letters of voice recording files are “MIC”. ...
  • Page 19: Repeat A-B Mode

    Repeat A-B Mode Set a segment of a music track to repeat in a continuous loop. During play- back: To set the starting point “A” of the loop, press  To set the end point “B” of the loop, press ...
  • Page 20: Record

    Enter RECORD mode from the Main Menu to re- cord from the integrated microphone (voice). The MP-C855 can also record from the FM Tuner. Refer to the FM Tuner section for details. Record Controls Use the following controls in RECORD mode. Recording will start immedi- ately when RECORD is selected from the Main Menu.
  • Page 21: Fm Tuner

    Enter FM TUNER mode from the Main Menu to listen to or record FM radio broadcasts. Earphones or headphones must be connected to the headphone jack for radio operation (the earphone cord is used as an FM antenna). FM Tuner Controls Use the following controls in FM TUNER mode.
  • Page 22: Manually Saving Preset Stations

    Manually Saving Preset Stations Manually tune to the station you would like to save as a Preset Station  (e.g., “92.7”). Enter the FM Tuner menu (press and hold  Select and enter “Save Station”. The display will flash “Save?” ...
  • Page 23: Fm Tuner Menu

    FM Tuner Menu To enter the FM Tuner menu, press and hold Tuner mode. Item Description Enter PLAY MUSIC Mode. (Select this to exit FM Play Music Tuner menu and return to Main Menu). Voice Enter VOICE Mode. Save Station Save a Preset Station.
  • Page 24: Setting

    Enter SETTING mode from the Main Menu to change your player’s internal option settings. The Setting Menu contains 11 options. To select an option, press  To exit the Setting Menu, press  Item Description Set a digital equalizer preset. The options are Normal, Equalizer Pop, Rock, Classic, Jazz, and Bass.
  • Page 25 Item Description Set the USB mode to MSC or MTP. For more infor- mation 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 hold- www.cobyusa.com SETTING Page ...
  • Page 26: Folder

    Enter FOLDER mode to view, play, or delete files on your player. You can also connect your player to a computer to easily manage your file library. The mode that the player is in upon entering FOLDER mode will determine which types of files or folders will be displayed (i.e., Play Music or Voice Mode).
  • Page 27: Usb Connections

    USB CONNECTIONS Minimum PC Requirements You can connect the MP-C855 to a computer with a USB port to transfer files to your player or to manage the files on your player. The minimum require- ments listed below will allow you to perform basic file management functions;...
  • Page 28: Usb Mode (Msc/Mtp)

    USB Mode (MSC/MTP) The MP-C855 can use either USB-Mass Storage Class (USB-MSC) mode or USB-Media Transfer Protocol (USB-MTP) mode to connect to your computer. Both USB modes allow for simple, high-speed transfers of files between your player and a computer, and allow you to use your computer’s...
  • Page 29 USB CONNECTIONS In general, USB-MSC mode enjoys wider compatibility with different com- puters and operating systems, while USB-MTP mode enables advanced features (e.g., playlist synchronization), but requires Windows XP SP1 and Windows Media Player 10 or newer. To transfer and synchronize encrypted WMDRM10 files, USB- MTP mode (in conjunction with Windows XP and Windows Media Player 10) is required.
  • Page 30: Connecting To A Computer

    USB modes quickly after your player has been connected to the computer. Press and hold USB modes. USB-MTP Mode When the MP-C855 is connected under USB-MTP mode: Your computer will automatically recognize the player as an MTP Device.  An icon representing your player will appear under “Audio Devices” when you open “My Computer”.
  • Page 31: Transferring Files

    Files transferred under USB-MTP mode will not be available when using a USB-MSC connection (and vice versa). When the MP-C855 is connected under USB-MTP mode: Double-click the “My Computer” icon on your desktop and then double- click the MP-C855 icon (MTP HD Multimedia Player).
  • Page 32: Usb-Msc Mode

    Files transferred under USB-MSC mode will not be available when using a USB-MTP connection (and vice versa). When the MP-C855 is connected under USB-MSC mode: Double-click the “My Computer” icon on your desktop and then double- click the MP-C855 icon (Removable Disk).
  • Page 33: Disconnecting From A Computer

    USB CONNECTIONS Disconnecting from a Computer Disconnect your player as instructed below to prevent data loss or file/firm- ware corruption. USB-MTP Mode If you are using a USB-MTP connection, you can simply disconnect the cable from your player. USB-MSC Mode Double-click the green arrow in the taskbar located on the lower-right side of the computer screen (Safely Remove Hardware).
  • Page 34: Windows Media Player 10

    WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10 You can use Windows Media Player 10 (WMP10) and a USB-MTP con- nection to manage your music media library with Microsoft Windows XP or newer. Music File Transfers To transfer files using WMP10: Run Window Media Player 10 Connect your player to the computer.
  • Page 35 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 trans- fer and synchronization with Windows Media Player (WMP), please see the help section included with WMP (click Help >...
  • Page 36: Creating Playlists

    WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10 Creating Playlists Playlists are an easy way to organize and store your favorite music mixes so you can listen to them whenever you want. When a playlist is transferred using Windows Media Player, every song in the playlist will be transferred as well.
  • Page 37 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.
  • Page 38: 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 playl- ists when you connect your player to the computer. To change the synchronization settings: Connect your player with the computer and run Window Media Player In the SYNC menu, click the “Set up Sync”...
  • Page 39 WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10 Click “OK” to start the synchronization. When synchronization is complete, disconnect your player from the computer. Turn on your player and select “Music”. The synchronized playlist(s) from WMP will have been added under the “Playlist” category. www.cobyusa.com Page ...
  • Page 40: Firmware Upgrades

    Upgrading the Firmware From time to time, COBY may release firmware upgrades to improve the performance of the MP-C855 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.
  • Page 41: About Mp3/Wma Music Files

    ABOUT MP3/WMA MUSIC FILES For more information about digital MP3 and WMA files, please visit our web- site at www.cobyusa.com. www.cobyusa.com Page 1...
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 43 TROUBLESHOOTING 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. ...
  • Page 44: Specifications

    Display Type Memory Audio Format Support DRM Support Song Info Support Recording Format FM Frequency Range 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. Page  SPECIFICATIONS 128 x 32 Dot-Matrix LCD with Backlight...
  • Page 45 NOTES www.cobyusa.com Page ...
  • Page 46 NOTES Page  Coby Electronics Corporation...
  • Page 47 NOTES www.cobyusa.com Page ...
  • Page 48 COBY Electronics Corp. 56-65 Rust Street Maspeth, NY 11378 www.cobyusa.com www.ecoby.com...

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