Pendant MP3 Player with SD Card Slot, FM Radio, and Color LCD Display MP-C654 MP-C684 MP-C694 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual carefully before operation
PRECAUTIONS 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 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.
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. FCC Notice: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions: All operating and usage instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
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 attachment plug with overload protection. This is a safety feature.
IMPORTANT SAFETY 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS.................................................................. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................... 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................................ 7 PACKAGE CONTENTS.................................................... 10 FEATURES........................................................................ 11 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE............................................. 12 Front View........................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS PHOTO MODE.................................................................23 Browsing Your Photo Library..................................................... 23 Photo Display Controls.............................................................. 23 VOICE MODE.................................................................24 Voice Controls............................................................................ 24 Voice Options..........................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS Transferring Files......................................................................... 41 Disconnecting from a Computer............................................ 43 USB-MTP Mode.................................................................. 43 USB-MSC Mode................................................................. 43 WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER.............................................44 VIDEO CONVERSION....................................................
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. 1. Coby MP3 Player 2. USB Cable 3. Instruction Manual 4.
FEATURES Integrated Flash Memory SD/MMC Card Slot for Easy Memory Capacity Upgrades (SD/MMC Card not included) Full-Color Display Plays MP3 and WMA Digital Music Files Plays Digital Music from most online stores and subscription services* Displays JPEG Digital Photo Files 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.
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Front View Rear View 1. LCD Display 8. Reset button 2. Navigation: Up Volume + 9. Neckstrap Hook 3. Navigation: Left Previous/Reverse 4. Navigation: Down Volume – 5. Navigation: Enter Play/Pause 6. Navigation: Right Next/Forward 7.
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Left View Bottom View 10. Integrated Microphone 14. Headphone Out Jack 11. Hold Switch 15. USB Port Right View 12. SD/MMC Card Slot 13. Record Repeat A-B www.cobyusa.
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Music Mode Screen Repeat mode Volume Level N Battery level 14 Track name Artist Current track/ Total tracks Play Pause Stop File type Equalizer Progress bar Elapsed time Record Mode Screen Recording file name Recording indicator File type / Bitrate Recording time Page 14 Coby Electronics Corporation
GETTING STARTED Powering Your Player Your player has an integrated rechargeable battery that will provide up to 5 hours of music play time. The battery should be charged fully (minimum 4 hours) before its initial use to ensure optimum lifetime performance. Charge through your computer’s USB Port: Your player can be charged through a PC USB connection. Plug one end of the USB cable into the player’s USB port and plug the other end into the USB port of a powered-on computer.
GETTING STARTED Turning Your Player On/Off To turn the player on or off, hold seconds. for a few 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 up 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 down.
MAIN MENU Main Menu Overview The Main Menu gives you access to the different function modes of your player. The player will enter MUSIC mode when you turn it on. To access the Main Menu, hold . To select a mode in the Main Menu, press or to highlight the mode, and then press to confirm. For a detailed description of each item, see their respective sections in this manual. www.cobyusa.
MUSIC MODE Enter MUSIC mode from the Main Menu to play your MP3, WMA, or WAV audio files. Music Mode Controls Use the following controls during music playback. Key Press Function Start/Resume track playback. During playback, press playback. to pause Press Play the next track. Press Play the previous track. Hold Fast-forward through the current track. Hold Reverse through the current track. Press Increase the volume level. Press Decrease the volume level. Press Start Repeat A-B Mode.
MUSIC MODE Music Options During music playback, press to access the Music Options menu. The Music Options are: Repeat, Equalizer, Play Rate, and File. To select a option, press and then press . or to scroll the option To exit the Music Options menu, press . Repeat Change the order in which tracks are played. The Repeat Mode options are: Item Description No Repeat Play tracks once in sequential order. Repeat One Play the current track repeatedly. Repeat All Play all tracks repeatedly.
MUSIC MODE Play Rate Adjust playback tempo. The options range from 0.67X to 1.33X where 1X equals normal tempo, 0.67X equals slowest tempo, and 1.33X equals fastest tempo. File Browse all audio tracks loaded on your player. Use the following keys to search for files or folders. Key Function Press Move the selection up. Press Move the selection down. Press Confirm (Enter) a selection: Press • Enter a folder to view its contents. • Confirm a file to play it.
VIDEO MODE Enter VIDEO mode from the Main Menu to play video files in the MTV format loaded on your player. Video Mode Controls Use the following controls during video playback. Key Press Function Start/Resume track playback. During playback, press to pause playback. Press Play the next track. Press Play the previous track. Hold Fast-forward through the current track. Hold Reverse through the current track. Press Increase the volume level. Press Decrease the volume level.
VIDEO MODE Repeat Adjust the Repeat Mode settings to change the order in which tracks are played. The Repeat Mode options are: No Repeat, Repeat One, Repeat All, Random All, Dir Normal, Dir Repeat, and Dir Random. Press to access the Video Options menu while the player is in video playback/pause mode. Press , and then press or to select a Repeat option. Press to confirm. Press Item to return to the Video List mode. Description No Repeat Play tracks once in sequential order.
PHOTO MODE Enter PHOTO mode from the Main Menu to display your JPEG photo files. Browsing Your Photo Library Upon entering PHOTO mode, the file browser will appear. Use the following controls to search for photo files or folders. Key Function Press Move the selection up. Press Move the selection down. Press Confirm (Enter) a selection: • Press Enter a folder to view its contents. • Confirm a file to play it. • Return to the previous folder (folder up).
VOICE MODE Enter VOICE mode from the Main Menu to play your recorded files (Voice or FM Tuner). If no recordings have been made yet, the display will read “No File”. 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. Key Press Function Start/Resume track playback.
VOICE MODE Voice Options During voice playback, press to access the Voice Options menu. The Voice options are: Repeat, Equalizer, Play Rate, and Voice. To select a option, press and then press . or to scroll the option To exit the Voice Options menu, press . Repeat Adjust the Repeat Mode settings to change the order in which tracks are played. The Repeat Mode options are: No Repeat, Repeat One, Repeat All, Random All, Dir Normal, Dir Repeat, and Dir Random.
VOICE MODE Equalizer The digital equalizer presets allow you to change the way music sounds on your player. The Equalizer options are: Normal, Pop, Rock, Classic, Jazz, and Bass. Play Rate Use the Play Rate function to adjust playback tempo. The options range from 0.67X to 1.33X. Set the play rate to 1X for normal playback, 0.67X for slowest playback, 1.33X for fastest playback. Voice Select and confirm Voice to browse recording files saved on the player.
VOICE MODE Voice recording files are named “MICXXXXX. WAV” where XXXXX corresponds to the numerical sequence in which the recording was made (numbering starts from 00001). You can also start voice recording from the Voice Options menu. www.cobyusa.
FM MODE Enter FM 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 Mode Controls Use the following controls in FM mode. Key Press Press Press Function Switch between Preset and Manual tuning. Preset Tuning: Tune to a higher preset station. Manual Tuning: Tune to a higher frequency. Preset Tuning: Tune to a lower preset station.
FM MODE FM Options Menu To enter the FM Options Menu, press player is in FM mode. Item while the Description Save Sta. Save a Preset Station. AUTO SCAN Automatically scan and save all available station frequencies to Preset Station memory. Delete Delete a Preset Station. Managing FM Preset Stations Saving Preset Stations Automatically To automatically scan and save all available broadcast frequencies to Preset Station memory: Enter the FM Options Menu (press Select and enter “Auto Scan”. ).
FM MODE Select and enter “Save Sta”. The display will read “SavePreset” Press or to select a Preset Station number to save to (e.g., “03”). Press to confirm and save. (The station “92.7” has now been saved as Preset Station “03”.) Press to cancel the save process. Deleting Preset Stations While in Preset Tuning: Tune to the Preset Station you wish to delete. Enter the FM Options Menu (press Select and enter “Delete”. The display will read “Delete”.
FM MODE FM Recording Controls Make digital recordings of FM radio broadcasts. Press while the player is in FM Mode. Recording will start immediately. Use the following controls during FM Recording. Key Press or Function Pause/Resume recording. During recording, press recording. or to pause Stop and save the recording. • Recordings are saved to the folder “FMIN.DIR”. Select “Voice” in the Voice Options menu to view saved files. Press • Recorded voice files are named “FMXXXXX.
EBOOK MODE Enter EBOOK mode from the Main Menu to find and play text files (TXT) loaded on your player. Browsing Your EBook Library Upon entering EBOOK mode, the file browser will appear. Use the following controls to search for text files or folders. Key Function Press Move the selection up. Press Move the selection down. Press Confirm (Enter) a selection: • Press Enter a folder to view its contents. • Confirm a file to play it. • Return to the previous folder (folder up).
DELETE MODE Enter DELETE mode to delete files (or folders) on your player. You can also connect your player to a computer to easily manage your file library. Delete Controls A directory tree will be displayed on-screen upon entering DELETE mode from the Main Menu. Use the following controls in FILE mode. Key Function Press Move the selection down. Press Move the selection up. Press Display the selected folder’s contents. Press Access the Delete Options menu. Hold Return to Main Menu.
SETUP MODE Enter SETUP mode from the Main Menu to change your player’s internal option settings. The Setup Options menu contains 6 options: Power, Language, Display, Record, Sys Tools, and Storage. To select an option, press enter, press . To exit the Setup Menu, hold Setup Option or . To confirm and . Description Set the duration of time that your player will remain on for when it is idle. Power • Auto Off: 1, 3, 5, or 10 minutes. • Always On: Disable this power saving feature off.
SETUP MODE Setup Option Record Description Set the Recording Quality Level for Voice and FM recordings. The options are: High Qty., Middle Qty., and Low Qty. Lower quality recordings will take up less memory than higher quality recordings. Use the System Tools: • Format: Use the Format function to format your player. It may become necessary to format your player if data or files become corrupt. Always use the Format function of your player and not your computer’s format utility.
SETUP MODE Setup Option Description To set which storage option that the player will use. Storage • Select “Internal” to use the player’s integrated flash memory. • Select “SD/MMC Card” to use an SD or MMC card that has been installed (optional).
USB CONNECTIONS Minimum PC Requirements You can connect your Coby MP3 player to a computer with a USB port to transfer files to your player or to manage the files on your player. The minimum requirements listed below will allow you to perform basic file management functions; advanced features will require a faster PC and Windows configuration.
USB CONNECTIONS 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, download the driver from COBY website: www.cobyusa.com.
USB CONNECTIONS USB-MSC Supports Windows Media DRM 9 USB-MTP 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 In general, USB-MSC mode enjoys wider compatibility with different computers and operating systems, while USB-MTP mode enables advanced features (e.g.
USB CONNECTIONS 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.
USB CONNECTIONS 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 Player is connected under USB-MSC mode: Your computer will automatically recognize the player as an MSC Device.
USB CONNECTIONS Do not disconnect or otherwise interrupt the player during transmission - this could damage or corrupt the player’s firmware or your files. If the player is accidentally disconnected and is not working properly, reset your player (see the Getting Started section for details). Files transferred in USB-MTP mode will appear in a folder called “MTPMEDIA” when the player is in USB-MSC mode.
USB CONNECTIONS Disconnecting from a Computer Disconnect your player as instructed below to prevent data loss or file/firmware 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 located on the lower-right side of the computer screen (Safely Remove Hardware). 2. Safely Remove Hardware: Select “USB Mass Storage Device” from the list that appears and then click on “Stop”.
WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER You can use Windows Media Player and a USB-MTP connection to manage your music media library with Microsoft Windows XP or newer. New versions of Windows Media Player may be downloaded from the Microsoft website at www.microsoft.com. For more information, please refer to the Coby MP3 Quick Start Guide.
VIDEO CONVERSION Use the video conversion software utility included on the Installation CD to create video files that are suitable for playback on your Coby MP3 player. Your player supports MTV files with the following specifications: 96 x 64 resolution at 15 frames per second (fps) For detailed instructions and information about the video conversion software, please refer to the manual included on the installation CD.
VIDEO CONVERSION or inability to use the program (including but not limited to loss of data or data being rendered inaccurate or losses sustained by you or third parties or a failure of the program to operate with any other programs), even if such holder or other party has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
VIDEO CONVERSION Video Converter at a Glance 2 2 2 2 2 2 1. Seek Bar for preview and time selection. 2. Starting and Ending time-point selection. 3. Select the video file to convert www.cobyusa.com 4. Select the size of the converted video (ensure that this is set to 96X64). 5. Select the destination folder of the converted video file.
VIDEO CONVERSION Converting Video 1. Start the Video Conversion program. 2. Select the source video file to convert. The source file must be one of the following video types: AVI (*.avi), WMV (*.wmv, *.asf), MPEG-1 (*.mpg), QuickTime (*.mov, *.qt), MPEG-2 (*.vob), RealMedia (*.rm, *.rmvb), MPEG-4, or 3GP (*.3gp). DirectX 9.0, Windows Media Player 9.0, and other codecs must be installed to support all media types. 2. Select the destination folder that the converted file will be saved to. 3.
FIRMWARE UPGRADES From time to time, COBY may release firmware upgrades to improve the performance of the player 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 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.
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. Address COBY Electronics Technical Support 56-65 Rust Street Maspeth, NY 11378 Email techsupport@cobyusa.com Web www.cobyusa.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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 attached to the player and the PC, or try using another USB cable. If 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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.
SPECIFICATIONS Display Type 1.33” Full-Color CSTN LCD Memory Integrated Flash Memory MP-C654: 512MB MP-C684: 1GB MP-C694: 2GB SD/MMC Card Slot for Expanded Memory Capacity (up to 2GB cards) Audio Format Support MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM, WAV Video Format Support MTV: 96x64, 15fps Photo Format Support JPEG DRM Support WMDRM10 Song Info Support ID3, Windows Media Recording Format IMA-ADPCM Encoding FM Frequency Range 87.5 - 108.0MHz PC Interface USB 2.
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