COBY electronic MP550-2G User's Manual
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1. Transferring Managing Files The USB 2 0 connection makes it easy to transfer music quickly between the player and your computer Simply use the player as you would any removable disk using basic operating system commands You can also use your player to store video photo or any other type of files Page 16 Coby Electronics Corporation Connecting to a Computer If you need further assistance with transferring and managing files please refer to your operating system s instruction manual or on screen help If you are using media management software such as Tunes Winamp or Windows Media Player please refer to their documenta tion for support y Do not disconnect or otherwise interrupt the player during file transfer this could damage or corrupt the player s firmware or your files A 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 gt Synchronizing Content to De vices Disconnecting from a Computer Disconnect your player as instructed below to prevent data loss or file firmware corruption Microsoft Windows 1 Double click the green ar row in the taskbar located rre te 12 12 on the lower right side of the computer screen Safely Remove Hardware www cobyusa com Page 17 Connecting to a Computer 2 Safely Remove lt os Hardware SE c Select USB Mas2. end into the USB port of a powered on computer A N If the player is connected to a computer through a USB hub the hub must be self powered to charge the player s battery File transfers will extend the charging time 7 A mu The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn if mistreated Do not disassemble incinerate or heat the battery Do not connect the player to a power source other than that which is indicated here or on the label as this may result in the risk of fire or electric shock Getting Started Turning Your Player On Off Toturn your player on hold EI until the LED indicator lights up To turn your player off hold HM until the LED indicator darkens Locking Unlocking Your Player s Keys Hold When engaged the Key Lock feature disables your player s controls to prevent accidental key presses when it is in your pocket or bag Tolock the player slide the HOLD switch to the left in the direction of the HOLD gt symbol Tounlock the player slide the HOLD switch to the right in the direction away from the HOLD gt symbol www cobyusa com Page 13 g Music Music Playback Controls Use the following controls during music playback The LED indicator will flash during music playback Press GD Start Pause music playback al While playback is paused press En to resume Hold Reverse through the current track Hold Fast
3. that the items shown below are in cluded in the package Should an item be missing please contact the local retailer from which you purchased this product MP550 Stereo Earphones USB Cable Instruction Booklet ds x NS www cobyusa com Integrated flash memory Plays MP3 and WMA digital music files Random shuffle music playback Hold feature prevents accidental key presses Mobile data storage function USB 2 0 for fast file transfers Integrated rechargeable battery Page 10 Coby Electronics Corporation Getting Started Controls at a Glance 1 Play Pause Press Joystick Power On Off Press and Hold Joystick Volume Up Previous Reverse Next Forward 058898 Volume Down LED Status Indicator Headphone Output Jack USB Port Random Switch 0 Hold Switch KO 000 NL ON OW se OX O y www cobyusa com Page 11 Getting Started Powering Your Player Your player has an integrated rechargeable battery Typical music playtime is up to 5 hours Upon initial use the battery should be charged fully 12 hours to ensure optimal performance and battery life Music play time is an estimated value Actual play time may vary depending on encoding method used and other factors Charging Your Player Your player can be charged through a PC USB connec tion Plug one end of the USB cable into the player s USB Port and plug the other
4. COBY nee a MP550 2G Micro Clip MP3 Player with Random Playback 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 danger ous 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 instruc tions in the literature accompanying the appliance For Customer Use Enter below the serial number that is located on the rear ofthe unit Retain this information for future reference Model No 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 birt
5. Try updating the player s firmware Please refer to the Firmware Upgrades section of this manual for instructions www cobyusa com Page 23 Specifications Display Type LED Indicator Memory Integrated Memory MP550 1G 1GB Flash MP550 2G 2GB Flash Audio Format Support MP3 WMA gt 64kbps Class 1 DRM Support Song Info Support 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 Signal to Noise Ratio 90dB Frequency Response 20Hz 20kHz Power Supply Rechargeable Lithium ion Battery USB Charge Unit Dimensions 2 52 x 0 86 x 0 34 WHD Specifications design and manual are subject to change without notice Page 24 Coby Electronics Corporation www cobyusa com Page 25 Page 26 Coby Electronics Corporation www cobyusa com Page 27 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 5501GAL Printed in China 5502GAL
6. forward through the current track Press EH Decrease the volume level Press Increase the volume level For more information about how to get music onto your player please refer to the section Connecting to a Computer gt Transferring Files For more information about digital MP3 and WMA mu sic files please visit our website at www cobyusa com Playing Music Random Playback Shuffle Your player can play all music files on your player in Normal repeat or Random order To play tracks in normal repeat order set the RANDOM switch to the Repeat ES position To play tracks in random order set the RANDOM Switch to the Random E position www cobyusa com Page 15 Connecting to a Computer Connect the Coby player to a computer with the USB cable provided to Transfer files to and from your player Perform basic file management functions Upon connection Your computer will automatically recognize the player as a Removable Disk An icon representing your player will appear under Devices with Removable Storage when you open My Computer It may take Windows several minutes to recognize and set up the device the first time it is connected depending on your hardware configuration If you are using Windows 98 SE you may need to in A stall a USB driver on your computer Please down load and install the driver from the COBY website at www cobyusa com p ware
7. h defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Page2 Coby Electronics Corporation Precautions 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 Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology WMDRM to protect their intellectual property including copyrights This device uses WMDRM software to access WMDRM protected content If the WMDRM software fails to protect the content content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the software s ability to use WMDRM to play or copy protected content Revocation does not affect unprotected content When you download licenses for protected content you agree that Microsoft may include a revocation list with the licenses Content owners may require you to upgrade WMDRM to access their content If you decline an upgrade you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade NOTICE Please refer to the packaging for this product for the technologies supported by the product Windows Media is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation USB is a registered trademark of USB Implementers Forum Inc All trademarks registered trademarks and logos are of their respective holders Protect your hearing Hearing experts advise against the constant use of personal stereos played at high volume Constant ex
8. has one blade wider than the other Important Safety Instructions 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 at tachment 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 techni cian has used a replacement plug that has the same overload protection as the original plug as specified by the manufacturer 14 Outdoor Antenna Grounding lf an outside antenna is connected to the product be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANS NFPA 70 provides information with re gard to proper grounding ofthe mast and supporting struct
9. k 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 23 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 24 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat www cobyusa com Page 7 Table of Contents PRECAUTIONS 5 nonien enun nare e nans 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS neos serian a nag 9 FEATURES e 10 GETTING STARTED 5 toan critic 11 Controls at a Glance es T Powering Your Player sl Z Charging Your Player sel2 Turning Your Player On Off 53 Locking Unlocking Your Player s Keys Hold 13 PLAYING MUSIC oec nannaa vaasa aanna sic 14 Music Playback Conlrols iier enis 14 Random Playback Shuffle eese 15 CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER 16 Transferring Managing Files 5216 Disconnecting from a Computer 17 WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER eene 19 FIRMWARE UPGRADES TROUBLESHOOTING n SPECIFICATIONS esee Page 8 Coby Electronics Corporation Package Contents Please make sure
10. onal 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 process doing so could damage your player and render it inoperable See the documentation that is included with the firm ware upgrade file for detailed instructions Page 20 Coby Electronics Corporation 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 P Address COBY Electronics Technical Support 56 65 Rust Street Maspeth NY 11378 Email techsupport cobyusa com Web www cobyusa com Phone 800 727 3592 Weekdays 8 00AM 11 00PM EST Weekends 9 00AM 5 30PM EST 718 416 3197 Weekdays 8 00AM 5 30PM EST M The player does not turn on Ensure that the player is fully charged Try charging the player overnight 8 hours Ensure that the Hold Lock switch is disengaged The buttons do not work Ensure that the player is fully charged Try charging the player overnight 8 hours Ensure that the Hold Lock switch is disengaged I cannot transfer files to the
11. ouch 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 haz ards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 20 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following condi tions 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 instructions 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 21 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure that your service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manu facturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 22 Safety Chec
12. player Ensure that your computer is running a supported operating system www cobyusa com Page 21 Troubleshooting If using a USB extension cable ensure that it is securely attached to the player and the PC or try using another USB cable 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 Lock 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 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 Try lowering the volume of the player Ensure that the headphones are attached securely to the player Page 22 Coby Electronics Corporation Troubleshooting 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 player has malfunctioned
13. posure 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 OY For recycling or disposal information about this product please contact 8 your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance www eiae org www cobyusa com Page 3 Precautions FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 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 These limits are designed to provide rea sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorientor relocate the recei
14. s Storage Device from the list that appears and then click on Stop OF n ene MOS tena ET Pr Stop a Hardware pi a Device Select Pa USB Mass Storage eimie e 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 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 Page 18 Coby Electronics Corporation Windows Media Player You can use Windows Media Player and a USB connec tion to manage your music media library with Microsoft Windows XP or newer The latest version of Windows Media Player can be downloaded from the Microsoft website www microsoft com windows windowsmedia default mspx Please refer to the Quick Start Guide included with your player for more information 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 gt Synchronizing Content to De vices www cobyusa com Page 19 Firmware Upgrades From time to time COBY may release firmware upgrades to improve the performance of the Player or to add additi
15. sements 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 recom mended by the manufacturer or sold with the prod uct Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mount ing 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 ventila tion 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 un less 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 operating instructions Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polar ized alternating current line plug that
16. ure 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 15 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 damage to the product due to lightning or power line surges Page Coby Electronics Corporation 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 touching 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 t
17. ving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment Page 4 Coby Electronics Corporation 10 11 www cobyusa com Page 5 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 in structions 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 hazardous Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water e g near a bath tub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in wet ba
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