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USB-Stick MP3 Player MP-300-1G MP-300-2G MP-300-4G Instruction Manual Please read this manual carefully before operation
USB-Stick MP3 Player MP-300-1G MP-300-2G MP-300-4G Instruction Manual Please read this manual carefully before operation
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...supporting structure, grounding of the leadin wire to grounding electrodes, and requirements for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the product due to reset the protective device. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug that they exit from touching such power... shock. Power Lines: An outside antenna is connected to be walked on or pinched by the manufacturer. 15. Power-Cord Protection: Power supply cords should not be fatal. 18. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANS/...
...supporting structure, grounding of the leadin wire to grounding electrodes, and requirements for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the product due to reset the protective device. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug that they exit from touching such power... shock. Power Lines: An outside antenna is connected to be walked on or pinched by the manufacturer. 15. Power-Cord Protection: Power supply cords should not be fatal. 18. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANS/...
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... yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other products (including amplifiers) that your service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have fallen into this indicates a need for service. 22. Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. f) when...
... yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other products (including amplifiers) that your service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have fallen into this indicates a need for service. 22. Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. f) when...
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... 10 Getting Started 11 MP-300 at a Glance 11 Top View 11 Bottom View 11 Front View 11 Right View 11 Play Mode Display 12 Record Mode Display 12 Connecting Headphones 13 Connecting Power 13 Loading a Battery 13 USB Power 14 Using the MP-300 Controls 15 Power On/Off 15 Hold Switch 15 Reset Function 15 Navigating the Menu Interface 16 Main Menu Play Music 17 Play Music Controls 17 Repeat A-B Mode 18 Setting 19 Folder 21 Folder Controls 21 www.cobyusa...
... 10 Getting Started 11 MP-300 at a Glance 11 Top View 11 Bottom View 11 Front View 11 Right View 11 Play Mode Display 12 Record Mode Display 12 Connecting Headphones 13 Connecting Power 13 Loading a Battery 13 USB Power 14 Using the MP-300 Controls 15 Power On/Off 15 Hold Switch 15 Reset Function 15 Navigating the Menu Interface 16 Main Menu Play Music 17 Play Music Controls 17 Repeat A-B Mode 18 Setting 19 Folder 21 Folder Controls 21 www.cobyusa...
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Should an item be missing, please contact the local retailer from which you purchased this product. 1 2 3 4 5 1. Stereo Earphones 3. Package Contents Please make sure that the items listed below are included in the package. Instruction Booklet www.cobyusa.com Page MP-300 2. USB Extension Cable 4. 1 x "AAA" Battery 5.
Should an item be missing, please contact the local retailer from which you purchased this product. 1 2 3 4 5 1. Stereo Earphones 3. Package Contents Please make sure that the items listed below are included in the package. Instruction Booklet www.cobyusa.com Page MP-300 2. USB Extension Cable 4. 1 x "AAA" Battery 5.
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Features Integrated Flash Memory High-Contrast LCD Display with Backlight Plays MP3 and WMA Digital Music Files ID3 support for song information display Mobile Data Storage Function USB 2.0 for Fast File Transfers Page 10 Coby Electronics Corporation
Features Integrated Flash Memory High-Contrast LCD Display with Backlight Plays MP3 and WMA Digital Music Files ID3 support for song information display Mobile Data Storage Function USB 2.0 for Fast File Transfers Page 10 Coby Electronics Corporation
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Remove the USB Cap. 2. Loading a Battery 1. Insert 1 x "AAA" battery, taking care to match the "+" and "-" polarities of personal stereos played at high volume. Constant high-volume use immediately and seek medical advice. www.cobyusa.com Page 13 Connecting Power The MP-300 operates on 1 x "AAA" battery for comfortable listening. Hearing experts advise against the constant use of the battery with the markings inside the...
Remove the USB Cap. 2. Loading a Battery 1. Insert 1 x "AAA" battery, taking care to match the "+" and "-" polarities of personal stereos played at high volume. Constant high-volume use immediately and seek medical advice. www.cobyusa.com Page 13 Connecting Power The MP-300 operates on 1 x "AAA" battery for comfortable listening. Hearing experts advise against the constant use of the battery with the markings inside the...
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Page 14 Coby Electronics Corporation Replace the Battery Cover. USB Power When the MP-300 is connected to a computer's powered USB port, it will draw power over the USB connection. Getting Started 4.
Page 14 Coby Electronics Corporation Replace the Battery Cover. USB Power When the MP-300 is connected to a computer's powered USB port, it will draw power over the USB connection. Getting Started 4.
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... HOLD switch to the right in your player's controls to prevent accidental key presses when it is connected to the left. Getting Started Using the MP-300 Controls Power On/Off To turn your player off, hold for at least 3 sec- www.cobyusa.com Page 15 The LED indicator will darken. Reset Function You may reset your player on the screen. onds. A Lock icon will be displayed...
... HOLD switch to the right in your player's controls to prevent accidental key presses when it is connected to the left. Getting Started Using the MP-300 Controls Power On/Off To turn your player off, hold for at least 3 sec- www.cobyusa.com Page 15 The LED indicator will darken. Reset Function You may reset your player on the screen. onds. A Lock icon will be displayed...
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... Play the next track. Hold Reverse through the current track. Press Increase the volume level. www.cobyusa.com Page 17 Play Music Controls Use the following controls during music playback. During playback, press to Main Menu. Press Decrease the volume level. Hold Fast-forward through the current track. Press Start Repeat A-B Mode. Play Music Enter PLAY MUSIC mode from the Main Menu to play all compatible audio files on your player, regardless of directory. PLAY MUSIC mode will play digital MP3 or WMA music files. Press Play...
... Play the next track. Hold Reverse through the current track. Press Increase the volume level. www.cobyusa.com Page 17 Play Music Controls Use the following controls during music playback. During playback, press to Main Menu. Press Decrease the volume level. Hold Fast-forward through the current track. Press Start Repeat A-B Mode. Play Music Enter PLAY MUSIC mode from the Main Menu to play all compatible audio files on your player, regardless of directory. PLAY MUSIC mode will play digital MP3 or WMA music files. Press Play...
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... MP-300". Play Music For more information about how to get music onto your player, please refer to the section "Getting Started > Connecting to a Computer > Transferring Music to point "B". To resume normal playback, press again. Repeat A-B Mode Set a segment of the loop, press again. For more information about digital MP3 and WMA music files, please refer to the section "About MP3/WMA Music Files". Page 18 Coby Electronics Corporation
... MP-300". Play Music For more information about how to get music onto your player, please refer to the section "Getting Started > Connecting to a Computer > Transferring Music to point "B". To resume normal playback, press again. Repeat A-B Mode Set a segment of the loop, press again. For more information about digital MP3 and WMA music files, please refer to the section "About MP3/WMA Music Files". Page 18 Coby Electronics Corporation
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..., Repeat All, Shuffle Repeat, Dir Normal, Dir All Repeat, Dir Shuffle Repeat. Set the contrast level of "Off" will disable the backlight completely. A setting of the display. Set the Power Set option to change your player's internal option settings. www.cobyusa.com Page 19 or . Item Equalizer Repeat Mode Contrast Backlight Backlight Color Power Set Description Set a digital equalizer preset. Set the color of time (in seconds) that the player will turn this power saving feature off. The Setting Menu...
..., Repeat All, Shuffle Repeat, Dir Normal, Dir All Repeat, Dir Shuffle Repeat. Set the contrast level of "Off" will disable the backlight completely. A setting of the display. Set the Power Set option to change your player's internal option settings. www.cobyusa.com Page 19 or . Item Equalizer Repeat Mode Contrast Backlight Backlight Color Power Set Description Set a digital equalizer preset. Set the color of time (in seconds) that the player will turn this power saving feature off. The Setting Menu...
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... this manual. View your player's memory information. Set the Language that the menus appear in. For more memory than lower quality recordings. Page 20 Coby Electronics Corporation The options are 32Kbps (lowest quality), 44Kbps, 64Kbps, and 88Kbps (highest quality). While the player is connected to MSC or MTP. Setting Item Record Set Langauge Version Info USB Mode Description Set the Recording Quality level for Voice or FM recordings. View your player's firmware information. Set the USB mode to...
... this manual. View your player's memory information. Set the Language that the menus appear in. For more memory than lower quality recordings. Page 20 Coby Electronics Corporation The options are 32Kbps (lowest quality), 44Kbps, 64Kbps, and 88Kbps (highest quality). While the player is connected to MSC or MTP. Setting Item Record Set Langauge Version Info USB Mode Description Set the Recording Quality level for Voice or FM recordings. View your player's firmware information. Set the USB mode to...
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... is turned off. 2. Make sure the player is connected depending on your player will automatically recognize the player as a "Removable Disk" when you must install a USB driver. Your computer will appear as an MSC Device. Download the driver from your computer's USB port. An icon representing your hardware configuration. It may choose to use a USB extension cable to connect to a computer. Remove the USB Cap and plug the MP-300 directly into your player...
... is turned off. 2. Make sure the player is connected depending on your player will automatically recognize the player as a "Removable Disk" when you must install a USB driver. Your computer will appear as an MSC Device. Download the driver from your computer's USB port. An icon representing your hardware configuration. It may choose to use a USB extension cable to connect to a computer. Remove the USB Cap and plug the MP-300 directly into your player...
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..." icon that came with your computer or operating system for more information and support regarding music transfer and file management over a USB connection. www.cobyusa.com Page 23 Do not disconnect the MP-300 or otherwise interrupt the file transfer process. Open the computer's file browser (e.g., "Windows Explorer"). 3. Doing so may also transfer files from your files and/or the player's firmware. USB Connection Transferring Files 1. Please refer to the documentation that...
..." icon that came with your computer or operating system for more information and support regarding music transfer and file management over a USB connection. www.cobyusa.com Page 23 Do not disconnect the MP-300 or otherwise interrupt the file transfer process. Open the computer's file browser (e.g., "Windows Explorer"). 3. Doing so may also transfer files from your files and/or the player's firmware. USB Connection Transferring Files 1. Please refer to the documentation that...
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... behavior with the firmware upgrade file for detailed instructions. 1. Connect your player to start the upgrade process. 5. Download the latest firmware for your player. Turn on -screen instructions to start the upgrade utility. 4. Do not interrupt the firmware upgrade process-doing so could damage your player and render it inoperable. In the window that is complete, disconnect your player from www.cobyusa.com. Page 26 Coby Electronics Corporation...
... behavior with the firmware upgrade file for detailed instructions. 1. Connect your player to start the upgrade process. 5. Download the latest firmware for your player. Turn on -screen instructions to start the upgrade utility. 4. Do not interrupt the firmware upgrade process-doing so could damage your player and render it inoperable. In the window that is complete, disconnect your player from www.cobyusa.com. Page 26 Coby Electronics Corporation...
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... resetting your player (remove and replace the battery). Ensure that the battery retains a charge. ing the battery with a new one . Ensure that the battery retains a charge. The buttons do not resolve the problem, please contact Technical Support. ing the battery 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. Address COBY Electronics Technical Support...
... resetting your player (remove and replace the battery). Ensure that the battery retains a charge. ing the battery with a new one . Ensure that the battery retains a charge. The buttons do not resolve the problem, please contact Technical Support. ing the battery 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. Address COBY Electronics Technical Support...
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... bitrate is poor. Try playing the file on your computer. Ensure that the player's memory capacity is not full. Ensure that the Hold switch is disengaged. Troubleshooting I cannot transfer files to the player. Ensure that your computer is running Microsoft Windows 98 SE, ensure that the USB driver has been properly installed. If using another USB cable. If you are attached...
... bitrate is poor. Try playing the file on your computer. Ensure that the player's memory capacity is not full. Ensure that the Hold switch is disengaged. Troubleshooting I cannot transfer files to the player. Ensure that your computer is running Microsoft Windows 98 SE, ensure that the USB driver has been properly installed. If using another USB cable. If you are attached...
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... the player. The player has malfunctioned. Try resetting your player (remove and replace the battery). Troubleshooting Try lowering the volume of this manual for detailed instructions. Please refer to play this is in error, please contact the service from which you feel this file. Page 30 Coby Electronics Corporation The player will not play my music file. Ensure that the file is in a compatible format. The file may be copy-protected...
... the player. The player has malfunctioned. Try resetting your player (remove and replace the battery). Troubleshooting Try lowering the volume of this manual for detailed instructions. Please refer to play this is in error, please contact the service from which you feel this file. Page 30 Coby Electronics Corporation The player will not play my music file. Ensure that the file is in a compatible format. The file may be copy-protected...
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www.cobyusa.com Page 31 Specifications Display Type Memory Audio Format Support DRM Support Song Info Support FM Frequency Range PC Interface Plug and Play Support Audio Output Power Supply Unit Dimensions 128 x 32 Dot-Matrix LCD with Backlight Integrated Flash Memory MP-300-1G: 1GB MP-300-2G: 2GB MP-300-4G: 4GB MP3, WMA -ID3 87.5 - 108.0MHz USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (MSC) Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP or newer Mac OS X 3.5mm Stereo (Headphone) 1 x "AAA" Battery 2.2" x 2.87" x 0.82" (WHD) Specifications and manual are subject to change without prior notice.
www.cobyusa.com Page 31 Specifications Display Type Memory Audio Format Support DRM Support Song Info Support FM Frequency Range PC Interface Plug and Play Support Audio Output Power Supply Unit Dimensions 128 x 32 Dot-Matrix LCD with Backlight Integrated Flash Memory MP-300-1G: 1GB MP-300-2G: 2GB MP-300-4G: 4GB MP3, WMA -ID3 87.5 - 108.0MHz USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (MSC) Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP or newer Mac OS X 3.5mm Stereo (Headphone) 1 x "AAA" Battery 2.2" x 2.87" x 0.82" (WHD) Specifications and manual are subject to change without prior notice.