MP-C582 Micro-Clip MP3 Player with Random Playback 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. NOTICE: Please refer to the packaging for this product for the technlogies supported by the product. Windows Media® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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...................................................... 8 FEATURES.......................................................................... 9 GETTING STARTED.......................................................... 10 MP-C582 at a Glance.....................
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 2 3 4 1. MP-C582 2. Stereo Earphones 3. USB Cable 4.
FEATURES 1GB 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 www.cobyusa.
GETTING STARTED MP-C582 at a Glance Top View 1. LED Indicator 2. Previous/ Volume Down 3. Next Volume Up 4. Play/Pause Power Left View 5. Hold Switch 6. Random Switch 7. Reset Back View 8. Headphone Output Jack 9.
GETTING STARTED Connections Connecting Headphones Connect a pair of headphones or 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.
GETTING STARTED To connect to a computer: 1. Make sure the player is turned off. 2. Plug the small end of the USB adapter into the player’s USB port and plug the other end into your computer’s USB port. It may take Windows several minutes to recognize and set up the device the first time it is connected depending on your hardware configuration Your player will be detected as a “Removable Disk” when you open “My Computer”. Transferring Music to Your Player 1. Connect the player to a computer. 2.
GETTING STARTED Disconnecting from a computer: Follow the steps below to prevent data loss or corruption. Disconnecting from Microsoft Windows 1. Double-click the green arrow in the taskbar located on the lowerright 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”. Stop a Hardware Device: Select “USB Mass Storage Device” from the list that appears and then click on “OK”.
GETTING STARTED Disconnecting from 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 adapter from the player and your computer. Powering Your Player Your player has an integrated rechargeable battery that will provide up to 5 hours of music play time.
GETTING STARTED Power On/Off To turn your player on, hold indicator lights up. until the LED To turn your player off, hold indicator darkens. until the LED Reset Function If your player freezes or otherwise behaves abnormally, use a pin to press the Reset button. Hold Function The HOLD function disables your player’s controls to prevent accidental key presses. To lock the player, slide the HOLD switch to the left in the direction of the “Lock” symbol.
PLAYING MUSIC Music Playback Controls Use the following controls during music playback. The LED indicator will flash during music playback. Key Function Press Start/Pause music playback. While playback is paused, press resume. Press Play the previous track. Press Play the next track. Hold Decrease the volume level. Hold Increase the volume level.
PLAYING MUSIC Random Playback (Shuffle) Your player can play all music files on your player in Normal or Random order. To play tracks in normal order, set the Random switch to the NORMAL position. To play tracks in random order, set the Random switch to the RANDOM position. The NORMAL/RANDOM switch is located on the left side of your player. www.cobyusa.
FIRMWARE UPGRADES Upgrading the Firmware From time to time, COBY may release firmware upgrades to improve the performance of the MP-C582 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.
ABOUT MP3/WMA MUSIC FILES For more information about digital MP3 and WMA files, please visit our website at www.cobyusa.com. www.cobyusa.
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 Street Maspeth, NY 11378 Email: techsupport@cobyusa.com Web: www.cobyusa.
TROUBLESHOOTING The rechargeable battery is not holding a full charge. Try charging the battery overnight (minimum 12 hours). If you are charging the battery over USB, please note that some laptops may stop powering the USB port when it enters Standby or Hibernation mode. I 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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.
SPECIFICATIONS Display Type LED Indicator Memory 1GB Integrated Flash Memory Audio Format Support MP3, WMA (>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 Integrated Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Unit Dimensions 2.2” x 1.0” x 0.
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