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NOTICE: This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology outside of Microsoft. www.cobyusa.com Page If you should experience ringing in the ears or hearing loss, discontinue use of personal stereos played at high volume. Precautions PROTECT YOUR HEARING: Hearing experts advise against the constant use and seek medical advice. Constant exposure to high volumes can lead to hearing loss.
NOTICE: This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology outside of Microsoft. www.cobyusa.com Page If you should experience ringing in the ears or hearing loss, discontinue use of personal stereos played at high volume. Precautions PROTECT YOUR HEARING: Hearing experts advise against the constant use and seek medical advice. Constant exposure to high volumes can lead to hearing loss.
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... replacement or directions to lightning or power-line surges. 17. This will prevent damage to the product due to reset the protective device. www.cobyusa.com Page Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as specified by items placed upon or against voltage surges and built...
... replacement or directions to lightning or power-line surges. 17. This will prevent damage to the product due to reset the protective device. www.cobyusa.com Page Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as specified by items placed upon or against voltage surges and built...
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... 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.com Page
... 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.com Page
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MP-300 2. Stereo Earphones 3. USB Extension Cable 4. 1 x "AAA" Battery 5. Instruction Booklet www.cobyusa.com Page 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 5 1.
MP-300 2. Stereo Earphones 3. USB Extension Cable 4. 1 x "AAA" Battery 5. Instruction Booklet www.cobyusa.com Page 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 5 1.
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Headphone Out Jack www.cobyusa.com 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 12 Page 11 Volume + 3. Volume 4. HOLD Switch 8. LCD Display 11. Next/Forward 6. Battery Cover Front View 10. MENU button 2. USB Cap 9. Neckstrap Hook 10 Right View 12. Play/Pause/Stop Bottom View 7. Previous/Reverse 5. Getting Started MP-300 at a Glance Top View 1.
Headphone Out Jack www.cobyusa.com 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 12 Page 11 Volume + 3. Volume 4. HOLD Switch 8. LCD Display 11. Next/Forward 6. Battery Cover Front View 10. MENU button 2. USB Cap 9. Neckstrap Hook 10 Right View 12. Play/Pause/Stop Bottom View 7. Previous/Reverse 5. Getting Started MP-300 at a Glance Top View 1.
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Loading a Battery 1. Remove the USB Cap. 2. www.cobyusa.com Page 13 Getting Started Connecting Headphones Connect headphones/earphones to the Headphone Out jack for private listening. Lower the volume level before connecting headphones, ...
Loading a Battery 1. Remove the USB Cap. 2. www.cobyusa.com Page 13 Getting Started Connecting Headphones Connect headphones/earphones to the Headphone Out jack for private listening. Lower the volume level before connecting headphones, ...
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A Lock icon will light. To turn your player on the screen. www.cobyusa.com Page 15 onds. HO L D To unlock the player's controls, slide the HOLD switch to the right in the direction of the arrow. Wait 10 seconds, and then replace the battery. Getting Started Using... the MP-300 Controls Power On/Off To turn your player off, hold for...
A Lock icon will light. To turn your player on the screen. www.cobyusa.com Page 15 onds. HO L D To unlock the player's controls, slide the HOLD switch to the right in the direction of the arrow. Wait 10 seconds, and then replace the battery. Getting Started Using... the MP-300 Controls Power On/Off To turn your player off, hold for...
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...Hold Return to pause playback. Press Decrease the volume level. www.cobyusa.com Page 17 Press Increase the volume level. Hold (2 seconds) Stop track playback completely. PLAY MUSIC mode will play digital MP3 or WMA music files. Play Music Controls Use the following controls during music... playback. During playback, press to Main Menu. Play Music Enter PLAY MUSIC mode from the Main Menu to play all compatible audio files on your player, regardless of ...
...Hold Return to pause playback. Press Decrease the volume level. www.cobyusa.com Page 17 Press Increase the volume level. Hold (2 seconds) Stop track playback completely. PLAY MUSIC mode will play digital MP3 or WMA music files. Play Music Controls Use the following controls during music... playback. During playback, press to Main Menu. Play Music Enter PLAY MUSIC mode from the Main Menu to play all compatible audio files on your player, regardless of ...
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... power saving feature off. Set the color of the display. or . Set the backlight option to change your player's internal option settings. A setting of "Disable" will keep the backlight on continuously. Setting Enter SETTING mode from...digital equalizer preset. Set the contrast level of the backlight. A setting of time (in seconds) that the player will remain on when it is idle. Set a Repeat Mode option. Set the Power Set option to ...61610; To select an option, press enter, press . www.cobyusa.com Page 19 To confirm and To exit the Setting Menu, press .
... power saving feature off. Set the color of the display. or . Set the backlight option to change your player's internal option settings. A setting of "Disable" will keep the backlight on continuously. Setting Enter SETTING mode from...digital equalizer preset. Set the contrast level of the backlight. A setting of time (in seconds) that the player will remain on when it is idle. Set a Repeat Mode option. Set the Power Set option to ...61610; To select an option, press enter, press . www.cobyusa.com Page 19 To confirm and To exit the Setting Menu, press .
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... files on -screen upon entering FOLDER mode from the Main Menu. to delete the selected file, and then select "Yes" to Main Menu. www.cobyusa.com Page 21 Use the following controls in FOLDER mode. Select the previous file or folder (up). If a file is selected, the folder's contents will be... Select the next file or folder (down). Folder Enter FOLDER mode to view, play the selected file. • Select "Delete?" You can also connect your player to a computer to easily manage your...
... files on -screen upon entering FOLDER mode from the Main Menu. to delete the selected file, and then select "Yes" to Main Menu. www.cobyusa.com Page 21 Use the following controls in FOLDER mode. Select the previous file or folder (up). If a file is selected, the folder's contents will be... Select the next file or folder (down). Folder Enter FOLDER mode to view, play the selected file. • Select "Delete?" You can also connect your player to a computer to easily manage your...
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... you open "My Computer". Download the driver from your computer's USB port. Remove the USB Cap and plug the MP-300 directly into your player. Perform basic file management functions. You may take Windows several minutes to recognize and set up the device the first time it is ...turned off. 2. USB Connection Connect the MP-300 to a computer to: Transfer files to and from the Coby website at: www.cobyusa.com. It may choose to use a USB extension cable to connect to a Computer 1. An icon representing your hardware configuration.
... you open "My Computer". Download the driver from your computer's USB port. Remove the USB Cap and plug the MP-300 directly into your player. Perform basic file management functions. You may take Windows several minutes to recognize and set up the device the first time it is ...turned off. 2. USB Connection Connect the MP-300 to a computer to: Transfer files to and from the Coby website at: www.cobyusa.com. It may choose to use a USB extension cable to connect to a Computer 1. An icon representing your hardware configuration.
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USB Connection Transferring Files 1. Please refer to a computer. www.cobyusa.com Page 23 Doing so may also transfer files from your MP-300 to the documentation that represents your MP-300. You may corrupt your ... connection. Select the music files to transfer and drag-and-drop them onto the "Removable Disk" icon that came with your files and/or the player's firmware. Do not disconnect the MP-300 or otherwise interrupt the file transfer process. Connect the MP-200 to a computer. 2. Open the computer's file browser...
USB Connection Transferring Files 1. Please refer to a computer. www.cobyusa.com Page 23 Doing so may also transfer files from your MP-300 to the documentation that represents your MP-300. You may corrupt your ... connection. Select the music files to transfer and drag-and-drop them onto the "Removable Disk" icon that came with your files and/or the player's firmware. Do not disconnect the MP-300 or otherwise interrupt the file transfer process. Connect the MP-200 to a computer. 2. Open the computer's file browser...
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www.cobyusa.com Page 25 Click on the "Eject" arrow on the right of the Finder window, identify the appropriate Removable Disk icon. 2. Disconnect the USB cable from the player and your computer. On the left side of the Removable Disk icon. 3. USB Connection Macintosh OS X 1.
www.cobyusa.com Page 25 Click on the "Eject" arrow on the right of the Finder window, identify the appropriate Removable Disk icon. 2. Disconnect the USB cable from the player and your computer. On the left side of the Removable Disk icon. 3. USB Connection Macintosh OS X 1.
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... window that is complete, disconnect your player from www.cobyusa.com. Turn on your player from the computer. 4. Please check the COBY website periodically at www.cobyusa.com to the computer. 2. Do not interrupt the firmware upgrade process-doing so could damage your player. Page 26 Coby Electronics Corporation Connect your player to see if new fi...
... window that is complete, disconnect your player from www.cobyusa.com. Turn on your player from the computer. 4. Please check the COBY website periodically at www.cobyusa.com to the computer. 2. Do not interrupt the firmware upgrade process-doing so could damage your player. Page 26 Coby Electronics Corporation Connect your player to see if new fi...
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About MP3/WMA Files For more information about digital MP3 and WMA files, please visit our website at www.cobyusa.com. www.cobyusa.com Page 27
About MP3/WMA Files For more information about digital MP3 and WMA files, please visit our website at www.cobyusa.com. www.cobyusa.com Page 27
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...61610; Try resetting your player (remove and replace the battery). Ensure that the Hold switch is disengaged. Page 28 Coby Electronics Corporation ing the battery with this device, please read the troubleshooting guide below and check our website at www.cobyusa.com for Frequently Asked Questions.... The buttons 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.com Phone 800-727-3592: 718-416-3197: Weekdays 8:00AM-11:00PM EST Weekends...
...61610; Try resetting your player (remove and replace the battery). Ensure that the Hold switch is disengaged. Page 28 Coby Electronics Corporation ing the battery with this device, please read the troubleshooting guide below and check our website at www.cobyusa.com for Frequently Asked Questions.... The buttons 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.com Phone 800-727-3592: 718-416-3197: Weekdays 8:00AM-11:00PM EST Weekends...
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www.cobyusa.com Page 29 The minimum recommended bitrate is poor. Try playing the file on your computer. The sound quality of the file is not too low. If the sound quality is still poor, try connecting the player directly to your computer. Ensure that the player's memory capacity is ... or re-encoding the file yourself. Ensure that the bit rate of the music is 128kbps for MP3s and 96kbps for WMAs. 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...
www.cobyusa.com Page 29 The minimum recommended bitrate is poor. Try playing the file on your computer. The sound quality of the file is not too low. If the sound quality is still poor, try connecting the player directly to your computer. Ensure that the player's memory capacity is ... or re-encoding the file yourself. Ensure that the bit rate of the music is 128kbps for MP3s and 96kbps for WMAs. 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...
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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.