COBY electronic MP-C855 User's Manual
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1. ama Fule UH k ajasin L ms impare i irs rin PTT N Pan www cobyusa com Page 31 USB CONNECTIONS 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 1 Double click the My Computer icon on your desktop and then double click the MP C855 icon Removable Disk 2 Drag your media files or other files to the Removable Disk lt You may choose to use folders subfolders to organize your media and data a ite it n x Page 32 Coby Electronics Corporation 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 1 Double click the green arrow in the taskbar m located on the lower right side of the computer HE31 12 12 screen Safely Remove Hardware 2 Safely Remove Hardware Select USB Mass Storage De SSS L8 vice from the list that appears Py Miete mcis inte ul d QA M i and then click on Stop nm Stop a Hardware Device Select USB Mass Storage De vice from the list that appears and then click on OK Select USB Mass Storage De vice from the list that appears and then click on OK LLL2. fer and synchronization with Windows Media Player WMP please see the help section included with WMP click Help gt Synchronizing Content to Devices For more information and support regarding music trans www cobyusa com Page 35 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 To create playlists using WMP10 1 Run Window Media Player 10 2 Select Library and then drag the desired song s to the Now Playing List on the right side Page 36 Coby Electronics Corporation WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10 3 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 ee vi r ima me FN i ipn wr r IPF r inma biy I bgaa hia ar r bhae Mh i r Lya Ana teie il i dejes miin Tar Pte ids deer i gama cum ia obe dd I im ei i Binge 7 bong P a be i kp Asis Brh EL ILI wee i ate 1 Tiro ro FEE ds Toad A tercio primer Ten to peo EE A m r meik An Add to Playlist window will appear 4 Select New and enter the playlist name then click OK A new playlist will be created Acid te Pl
3. 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 41 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 Maspeth NY 11378 Hours Monday to Friday 8 00 AM 11 00 PM EST Saturday to Sunday 8 00 AM 11 00 PM EST Phone 718 416 3197 or 800 681 2629 Email techsupport cobyusa com Web www cobyusa com The player does not turn on Ensure that the battery retains a charge Try replacing the battery with a new one Try resetting your player remove and replace the battery Ensure that the Hold switch is disengaged The buttons do not work Ensure that the battery retains a charge Try replacing the battery with a new one Ensure that the Hold switch is disengaged cannot transfer files to the player Ensure that your computer is running a supported operating system If you are running Microsoft Windows 98 SE ensure that the USB driver has been properly installed If using the supplied USB extension cable ensure that it is securely at tached to the player and the PC or try using another USB cable If y
4. refer to the operating 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 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13 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 14 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 technician has used a replacement plug that has the same overload protection as the original plug as specified by the manufacturer 15 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If 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 Artic
5. and Windows Media Player 10 or newer MTP mode in conjunction with Windows XP and Windows Media Player 10 is required Most online music stores and subscription services use WMDRM 710 files Please refer to the documentation of either Microsoft or the store from which you purchased your music for more information and support WMDRM9 may be used for music purchases only WMDRM10 is necessary for subscription based services To transfer and synchronize encrypted WMDRM 10 files USB 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 WM DRM to access their content If you decline an upgrade you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade A few examples of online music stores that support WM DRM are AOL Music Now Napster To Go URGE Virgin Digi tal and Y Music Yahoo Music are AAC files encrypted with Apple Fairplay DRM The MP C855 does not support AAC file playback Please us
6. computer to easily manage your file library determine which types of files or folders will be displayed i e The mode that the player is in upon entering FOLDER mode will Play Music or Voice Mode Folder Controls A directory tree will be displayed on screen upon entering FOLDER mode from the Main Menu If you were previously in Play Music mode only music files will be dis played If you were previously in Voice mode only voice recording files will be displayed Use the following controls in FOLDER mode Press Select the next file or folder down Press Select the previous file or folder up If a folder is selected the folder s contents will be displayed If a file is selected an option box will be dis played Press EZB Select Play Now to play the selected file Select Delete to delete the selected file and then select Yes to confirm the deletion If the t icon is selected the previous folder s contents will be displayed Press BB Return to Main Menu Page 26 Coby Electronics Corporation 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 advanced features will require a faster PC and Windows configuration MS Windows 98SE Service Pack 1 or ME
7. indicator Bitrate Record Mode Display File Type Bitrate Zig e 088kb J MIC00002 WAV Recording Filename 00 00 05 E Remaining Space Recording Time Page 12 Coby Electronics Corporation GETTING STARTED Connecting Headphones C j h i To Headphone Jack onnect 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 at high volume Constant high volume use can lead to hearing loss If you experience ringing in your ears or hearing loss discontinue use immediately and seek medical advice Connecting Power The MP C855 operates on 1 x AAA battery for music playback Loading a Battery 1 Remove the USB Cap 2 Remove the Battery Cover 3 Insert 1 x AAA battery taking 7 care to match the and e D d dE polarities of the battery with the markings inside the battery com partment e H 4 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 Page 13 GETTING STARTED Using the MP C855 Controls Power On Off To turn your player on press EJ The LED indicator will light To turn
8. integrated microphone voice Dn Ww abi Record 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 p E Start Resume recording ids During recording press M to pause recording Stop and save the recording The player will Press MD enter VOICE mode automatically to play the recorded file Recordings are saved to the folder MICIN DIR Recorded voice files are named MICXXXXX WAV where XXXXX cor responds to the numerical sequence in which the recording was made numbering starts from 00001 Page 20 Coby Electronics Corporation FM TUNER Enter FM TUNER mode from the Main Menu to AZ bi ah pad listen to or record FM radio broadcasts DESEE uner jack for radio operation the earphone cord is used as an FM Earphones or headphones must be connected to the headphone antenna FM Tuner Controls Use the following controls in FM TUNER mode Switch between Preset and Manual tuning Preset Tuning Tune to a higher preset station Manual Tuning Tune to a higher frequency Hold Manual Tuning Auto seek the next highest frequency Preset Tuning Tune to a lower preset station Manual Tuning Tune to a lower frequency Hold Manual Tuning Auto seek the next lowest frequency Decrease the volume level Press EJ Press Incr
9. slot loading drives with the proper adapter please contact your computer or drive manu facturer for more information Mini CDs should only be used in normal tray loading CD DVD 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 operating system to view manage and transfer files to your player from your computer There are however a few differences to take note of USB MSC USB MTP Simple plug and play support for Simple plug and play support for all major operating systems Mi Microsoft Windows XP with Ser crosoft Windows 98SE ME 2000 vice Pack 1 and Windows Media Macintosh OS X Linux Player 10 or newer Supports Windows Media DRM 9 Supports Windows Media DRM 9 WMDRM9 Supports Windows Media DRM 10 WMDRM10 requires Windows XP and Windows Media Player 10 or newer Windows Media Playlist support USB 2 0 Hi Speed file transfers USB 2 0 Hi Speed file transfers Database rebuild required after Database rebuild not required each USB connection 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
10. 010 52 S MP C855 USB Stick MP3 Player with LCD Display and FM Radio 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 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 For Customer Use Enter below the serial number that is located on the unit Retain this information for future reference Model No MP C855 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 bir
11. I I P T 3 When the Safe to Remove ree mh Hardware window appears click the OK button and discon nect the USB cable from the player and your computer lbid cia Build Music Library USB MSC Mode Only After disconnecting from a computer your player will take a few moments to rebuild the music library file database www cobyusa com Page 33 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 1 Run Window Media Player 10 2 Connect your player to the computer A Device Setup window will ap pear 3 In the Device Setup window choose Synchronize this device with this library for this session only and click Finish 4 Select Sync There are 2 ways to sync your files with your player lt Drag your songs photos or converted video files to the sync list on the left hand side Click Start Sync to start transferring the selected files n 2 i T Emu e Fai nrn T UL A PE LIS BRASIL T LIE EE Page 34 Coby Electronics Corporation WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10 lt Selecta playlist fromthe Sync List drop down menu Click Start Sync to start transferring the files in the selected playlist i asim Pt aad ws i O Pa Fisted hee Oo Jt Flare ird o amens I Flip en Van nad nior oF
12. INSTRUCTIONS 19 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 20 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 21 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions 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 re store 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 22 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 characteristic
13. USB MSC MS Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 or above with Windows Media Player 9 USB MSC MS Windows XP Service Pack 1 or above with Windows Media Player 10 or newer USB MTP Pentium 166 MMX processor or equivalent 96MB RAM 50MB of available hard drive space Internet connection Video Display card Sound card USB 1 0 port a USB 2 0 Hi Speed port will enable file transfers up to 40 times faster New versions of Windows Media Player may be downloaded from the Microsoft website at www microsoft com USB Driver Installation Windows 98SE 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 Computers running these operating systems will recognize your player automatically when connected If your computer is running Windows 98 SE 1 Insert the Installation CD into your computer s CD or DVD drive Make sure to place the mini CD in the center recessed well of the drive tray 2 Navigate to MY COMPUTER and double click on the CD DVD drive icon usually D 3 Double click on the folder Win98 USB Drivers and then on the folder english www cobyusa com Page 27 USB CONNECTIONS 4 Double click on the SETUP icon SETUP EXE to start the USB driver installation program 5 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation and then restart your computer drives Mini CDs may be used in
14. aytiri ae www cobyusa com Page 37 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 1 Connect your player with the computer and run Window Media Player 10 2 In the SYNC menu click the Set up Sync button A Synchronization Settings window will appear 3 Check Synchronize device automatically and check the playlist s you want to sync Ee AE The Les In Tha uni i 7 kemira Te ias ui ima He l z amp canda rona Pc y ira e Arasia Digo ge T Ines Tal Tena 2527 beter 7 0 Gb 2L CI Peer saca Page 38 Coby Electronics Corporation WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10 4 Click OK to start the synchronization yr Rea eres ae Seifings x e Chote a wyri rorai sies oth ari oe ple eura foe Mm ans Eo Mi A 8B Happisr Poche Tede D i papier tapered Ele Ez Piatt D Bi feii 4 and bch rcd 5i Piri Have not heard nicontie 7 9 Favorites Later bo at reght T ein Leiter ta ce weed E Pie Lebe Po cec nmbra 5i Favorites Cre Ado CD worth 7 fiin One Debs CEcl cet V1 Gf Tresh traria vet o ba placed 5 When synchronization
15. connection makes it easy to transfer music files or any other data files quickly between the player and your computer Simply use the player as you would a floppy disk using basic operating system com mands If you need further assistance with transferring files please refer to your operating system s instruction manual or on screen help If you are using media management software such as iTunes Winamp or Windows Media Player please refer to their documentation for support transmission this could damage or corrupt the player s firm ware or your files If the player is accidentally disconnected and is not working properly reset your player see the Getting Started section for details l Do not disconnect or otherwise interrupt the player during USB MTP Mode 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 1 Double click the My Computer icon on your desktop and then double click the MP C855 icon MTP HD Multimedia Player 2 Your player contains two folders Data and Media lt Drag your media files to the Media folder e g MP3 AVI JPG WAV WMA files lt Drag all other types of files to the Data folder for storage e g TXT DOC XLS etc Data files are only visible from a comput er these files will not be available from within the player itself reha BEPAHLS Pius ie E dee foim eh ii wh
16. e only MP3 WMA or WAV music files with your player Music purchased and downloaded from the iTunes music store www cobyusa com Page 29 USB CONNECTIONS Connecting to a Computer 1 Make sure the player is turned off 2 Remove the USB Cap and plug the MP C855 directly into your computer s USB port You may choose to use a USB extension cable to connect to a computer qu Computer 3 You can switch between USB modes quickly after your player has been connected to the computer Press and hold M during connection to toggle between the 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 It may take Windows several minutes to recognize and set up the device the first time it is connected depending on your hardware configuration USB MSC Mode When the MP C855 is connected under USB MSC mode Your computer will automatically recognize the player as an MTP Device An icon representing your player will appear as a Removable Disk 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 Page 30 Coby Electronics Corporation USB CONNECTIONS Transferring Files The USB 2 0 High Speed
17. ease the volume level Hold TJ Enter the FM Tuner Menu Automatically Saving Preset Stations To automatically scan and save all available broadcast frequencies to Preset Station memory Enter the FM Tuner menu press and hold RT Select and enter Auto Scan There are 30 available Preset Stations Auto Scan will overwrite any previously stored Preset Stations FM TUNER 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 BIB Select and enter Save Station The display will flash Save While the display is flashing Save press or to select a Preset Station number e g 03 Press fij to confirm and save The station 92 7 has now been saved as Preset Station 03 A Press Ij to cancel the save process Deleting Preset Stations Enter the FM Tuner menu press and hold MD Select and enter Delete Station The display will flash Delete While the display is flashing Delete press or to select a Preset Station number to delete e g 03 Press 9 to confirm and delete Preset Station 03 will be deleted A Press Ij to cancel the delete process Page 22 Coby Electronics Corporation FM TUNER FM Tuner Menu To enter the FM Tuner menu press and hold BI while the player is in FM Tuner mode Piar Music Ent
18. er PLAY MUSIC Mode Select this to exit FM y Tuner menu and return to Main Menu Enter VOICE Mode Save Station Save a Preset Station Delete Station Delete a Preset Station Automatically scan and save all available broadcast Auto Scan frequencies to Preset Stations Record Start recording the current FM station FM Recording Controls Make digital recordings of FM radio broadcasts Use the following controls in RECORD mode Recording will start immedi ately when RECORD is selected from the FM Tuner Menu p E Start Resume recording Taaa During recording press M to pause recording Stop and save the recording The player will Press BIB enter VOICE mode automatically to play the recorded file Recordings are saved to the folder FMIN DIR Recorded voice files are named FMXXXXX WAV where XXXXX cor responds to the numerical sequence in which the recording was made numbering starts from 00001 SETTING Enter SETTING mode from the Main Menu to change your player s internal option settings if t m Setting The Setting Menu contains 11 options To select an option press or EJ To confirm and enter press ED To exit the Setting Menu press BIB Set a digital equalizer preset The options are Normal Equalizer Pop Rock Classic Jazz and Bass Set a Repeat Mode option The options are Normal Repeat Mode Repeat One Repeat All Shuffle Repeat Dir Normal Dir All Repeat Dir Shuff
19. f a music track to repeat in a continuous loop During play back To set the starting point A of the loop press BIB To set the end point B of the loop press BIB again The loop will now play from point A to point B To resume normal playback press M again www cobyusa com Page 17 Vfe ei Enter VOICE mode from the Main Menu to play DG your recorded files Voice or FM Tuner If no re E13 srs p cordings have been made yet the display will read Noise No Files The first 3 letters of voice recording files are MIC The first 2 letters of FM Tuner recording files are FM VOICE mode will play all compatible audio recording files on your player regardless of directory Voice Controls Use the following controls in VOICE mode Start Resume track playback Press EB During playback press M to pause playback Hold 2seconds Stop track playback completely Press Play the next track Hold Fast forward through the current track fe ets 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 BIB To set the end point B of the loop press BI again The loop will now play from point A to point B To resume normal playback press M again www cobyusa com Page 19 RECORD Enter RECORD mode from the Main Menu to re Mik ale cord from the
20. fous teitte S utaspu fo Oeste nidende 14 Power CHI uide mo uNU os cca ee IIa DIS bu eM Sol eb ut RE Ee 14 Hold S Wite EE E 14 Reset FUNCHOM NETTEN S 14 Navigating the Menu Interface sicsccistccesczesetaiereeededadedassuoiodonenloncsatceree 14 Main Men TENETR E e ea e e e o a aeni 15 35 5 Mull e R 16 Play TUNES AS CU meet 16 ic eters 2 a1 9 0 e ere een 17 VOICE 18 Voice Controls P 18 Repeat A B Mode ettet prit ras ga tnu ot Sut BnkVaaqwa aa RORU ERR re UR reenen 19 RECORD S 20 Record ero ije Me T ie 20 FM UII zl c 21 FM T ner Controls P NR Nom 21 Automatically Saving Preset Stations ueessesss 21 Manually Saving Preset Stations eeeesessssssssss 22 PSIG GIG Preset Stations c ooi eee uae Rb E cus unosi ea 22 UM i um UTE IEEE 23 FM Recording Control S seese eae nice E EEEE coss tta EEEE 23 d aggh cc 24 TABLE OF CONTENTS USB CONNECTIONS ciccisvecetsdecssesssasocuawnenaccestssunccevesmixecsasancixesavieouaeeas 27 Minimum PC Requirements ccccccccccccceeecceseseeeseessesssessneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeess 27 USB Driver Installation Windows 98SE Only sseeeeessssss 27 USB M
21. he player s firmware Please refer to the Firmware Upgrades section of this manual for detailed instructions www cobyusa com Page 43 SPECIFICATIONS Display Type 128 x 32 Dot Matrix LCD with Backlight Memory 512MB Integrated Flash Memory Audio Format Support MP3 WMA DRM Support WMDRM 10 Song Info Support ID3 LRC Recording Format IMA ADPCM Encoding FM Frequency Range 87 5 108 00 Hz PC Interface USB 2 0 Hi Speed MSC or MTP Plug and Play Support Windows 98SE 2000 ME XP or newer Mac OS X Audio Output 3 5mm Stereo Headphone Audio Input Integrated Microphone Menu Language Support English French German Hebrew Italian Portuguese Spanish Chinese Trad Chinese Simp Power Supply 1 x AAA Battery Unit Dimensions 2 2 x 2 87 x 0 82 WHD Specifications and manual are subject to change without prior notice 855ALD10 Page 44 Coby Electronics Corporation www cobyusa com Page 45 Page 46 Coby Electronics Corporation www cobyusa com Mojo VA COBY Electronics Corp 56 65 Rust Street Maspeth NY 11378 www cobyusa com www ecoby com
22. is complete disconnect your player from the computer 6 Turn on your player and select Music 7 The synchronized playlist s from WMP will have been added under the Playlist category www cobyusa com Page 39 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 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 firmware up grade file for detailed instructions 1 Connect your player to the computer 2 Download the latest firmware for your player from www cobyusa com Save this file to the computer 3 Double click the downloaded file you may need a file compression utility installed on your computer In the window that appears double click the file factory4 exe to start the upgrade utility 4 Follow the on screen instructions to start the upgrade process 5 When the upgrade is complete disconnect your player from the com puter 4 Turn on your player to complete the firmware upgrade process Page 40 Coby Electronics Corporation
23. le 810 of the National Electrical Code ANS NFPA 70 provides information with re gard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure 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 16 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 17 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicin ity 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 18 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral con venience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock www cobyusa com Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY
24. le Repeat Contrast Set the contrast level of the display Set the backlight option to change the duration of time in seconds that the backlight will remain on after a Backlight key press A setting of Off will disable the backlight completely A setting of On will keep the backlight on continuously Set the color of the backlight A setting of Color All will change the backlight color with each key press Backlight Color Set the Power Set option to change the duration of time in minutes that the player will remain on when itis idle A setting of Disable will turn this power saving feature off Power Set Set the Recording Quality level for Voice or FM recordings The options are 32Kbps lowest quality Record Set 44Kbps 64Kbps and 88Kbps highest quality Higher quality recordings will take up more memory than lower quality recordings Set the Language that the menus appear in View your player s firmware information View your player s memory information SETTING tem Description o 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 ing B www cobyusa com Page 25 Enter FOLDER mode to view play or delete files on your player m E f ii 4 Folder You can also connect your player to a
25. n Menu press and hold BIB Toselect a function mode in the Main Menu press or to highlight the mode and then press Ej to confirm Fh Play Music P Play Music Play your digital MP3 or WMA music files 22 gt Voice Voice Play your digital voice recordings Record Record Record from the integrated microphone ES FM Tuner aa I DA pd Listen to FM radio broadcasts FM Tuner Record FM radio broadcasts El m E z Mw E Setting Setting Set your player s internal options m2 Folder Folder Play view or delete files from your player www cobyusa com Page 15 PLAY MUSIC Enter PLAY MUSIC mode from the Main Menu to bbw play digital MP3 or WMA music files WA am Play Music PLAY MUSIC mode will play all compatible audio files on your player regardless of directory Play Music Controls Use the following controls during music playback Start Resume track playback During playback press Ej to pause playback Hold 3 2 seconds Stop track playback completely Hold Eg Fast forward through the current track gt please refer to the section Getting Started gt Connecting to a For more information about how to get music onto your player Computer gt 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 PLAY MUSIC Repeat A B Mode Set a segment o
26. ode MSQ MTP nituntur te oro ent race Co tractu puad oS tasca eus nsn trem des 28 Connecting to a Computer 43 oup nde acto co tte oe b Les sese a pcne denas 30 USB MTP NIGUOG iieri rta ac Qeni decisa sene qoe o ee MAb Reece 30 USB MSC MOG ain dcin im e MENTO meer nee mee Re 30 Transterring m REOR U TT EN 31 Bis Ry Mos rc 31 Bihl 32 Disconnecting from a Computer s eese ae col oes mc drain bere 33 WS BAI Noi tae eais 33 USB MSC MOUB eodd eee iee eieae aaen ieee eee ne ee 33 Build Music Library USB MSC Mode Only suesss 33 WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10 cesses eee eee eene nennen nennen 34 Music File TN STS seee eigen ee en Dupin eese n tatu tu Rod dnd tn 34 Creaung PIAVISIS dete tate bd a aoc Ome ere ITE 36 Automatic Windows Media Playlist Synchronization sssse 38 FIRMWARE UPGRADES 5 reta dese suia duod eu ach uou ted er brodo PO neo ed eaud 40 Upgrading the mI NM Tz RE TO E S SS 40 ABOUT MP3 WMA MUSIC FILES eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee rennen 41 DiejE23 een cc n 42 SPECIFIC BUIOINS c sr 44 Page 8 Coby Electronics Corporation 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 Ba
27. ou have connected the player through a USB hub try connecting the player directly to your computer Page 42 Coby Electronics Corporation 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 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 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 Try resetting your player remove and replace the battery The player has malfunctioned Try resetting your player remove and replace the battery Try updating t
28. s as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 23 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure that the prod uct is in proper operating condition 24 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 25 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as ra diators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat Page Coby Electronics Corporation TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS pccesuxaciucscsnonsanscescacensoannsomanosncteasbssecueanundnadceseizeagaraaesenues 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONG ccc cccccecccccccceeeessssssssssssceees 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS woccdeusd exidecesvacdencsutcssastdacsedaaineseuveidecacuntedueeseueetsucseas 7 PACKAGE CONTENTS icssicseticnicsncisesnssccnescndcexonsseaatzanasberesaceciautstavaseneins 9 FEATURES oio 10 GETTING SUA RED vse ssesscsesensctstienanetnaubsnsiectatessunetsddesncvandieisasneidesnaeine ess 11 MP C855ata Gl ntan RI NORTE UNO E Rent eee ere 11 Connecting Headphones 25 3 aise se tesat c ccheese ue Gated deaetiaiete ean acnedetence 13 Connecting POW mE ORT 13 oading a BAUS tee c m 13 USB PONI oues OLE ener re mE stam LE Iu 13 Using the MP C855 Controls iod qo tois totcuta
29. tachments 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 swim ming 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 recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting 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 ventilation 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 unless 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 com pany For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources
30. th defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling OY For recycling or disposal information about this product please contact your local VS authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance www eiae org Page 2 Coby Electronics Corporation 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 Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft www cobyusa com Page 3 10 11 12 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 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 at
31. ttery Installation CD 1 2 3 4 5 6 www cobyusa com Page 9 Instruction Booklet 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 Integrated FM Radio and Recorder Integrated Microphone for Digital Voice Recording Mobile Data Storage Function USB 2 0 for Ultra Fast File Transfers up to 40x faster than USB 1 0 Music Service must support Windows Media DRM WMDRM WMDRM10 requires Windows XP and Windows Media Player 10 or newer Page 10 Coby Electronics Corporation GETTING STARTED MP C855 at a Glance Top View 1 MENU button EB 2 Volume 3 Volume Eg 4 Previous Reverse 5 6 Next Forward Play Pause Stop XB Bottom View T HOLD Switch 8 USB Cap 9 Battery Compartment Cover J NN O Front View 10 LCD Display 11 Integrated Microphone 12 Neckstrap Hook Right View 13 Headphone Out Jack www cobyusa com Page 11 GETTING STARTED Play Mode Display gt il E Play Pause Stop Current track Total tracks Elapsed time File Type QE 006 029 02 29 Battery level Song Title Title The light of the esr Filename us 128Kb o voL22 Volume Level NM mode indicator Equalizer
32. your player off hold 9 for at least 3 seconds The LED indicator will darken Hold Switch The Hold feature locks disables your player s controls to prevent accidental key presses when it is in your pocket or bag To lock the player s controls slide the HOLD switch to the right in the direction of the arrow A Lock icon will be displayed on the screen To unlock the player s controls slide the HOLD switch to the left Reset Function You may reset your player if it should freeze or otherwise behave abnormally 1 Disconnect your player if it is connected to a computer 2 Remove the battery from the player Wait 10 seconds and then replace the battery 3 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 quickly in any direction press and hold the arrow keys lt To highlight the previous item to the left or up press SB To highlight the next item to the right or down press EE To confirm and enter the current selection press EZB To return to the previous screen press BIB Page 14 Coby Electronics Corporation 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 BIB To exit the Mai
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