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... static charges. Lightning: For added protection for the grounding electrode (see figure). 16. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13. This is required, be located in a risk of the National Electrical Code, ANS/NFPA 70 provides information with overload protection. Article 810 of fire or electric shock. Power-Cord Protection: Power supply cords should not be sure the service technician has used a replacement...
... static charges. Lightning: For added protection for the grounding electrode (see figure). 16. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13. This is required, be located in a risk of the National Electrical Code, ANS/NFPA 70 provides information with overload protection. Article 810 of fire or electric shock. Power-Cord Protection: Power supply cords should not be sure the service technician has used a replacement...
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... 10 GETTING STARTED 11 MP-C896 at a Glance 11 Front View 11 Rear View 11 Top View 11 Bottom View 11 Display at a Glance 12 Music Mode Screen 12 Record Mode Screen 12 Connecting Headphones 13 Connecting Power 13 Loading a Battery 13 USB Power 14 Using the MP-C896 Controls 14 Power On/Off 14 Hold Switch 14 Reset Function 15 Navigating the Menu Interface 15 Main Menu 16 NAVIGATOR MODE 17 Navigator Menu Controls 17 Play Music Controls 18 Music Options 18 Repeat A-B Mode 19...
... 10 GETTING STARTED 11 MP-C896 at a Glance 11 Front View 11 Rear View 11 Top View 11 Bottom View 11 Display at a Glance 12 Music Mode Screen 12 Record Mode Screen 12 Connecting Headphones 13 Connecting Power 13 Loading a Battery 13 USB Power 14 Using the MP-C896 Controls 14 Power On/Off 14 Hold Switch 14 Reset Function 15 Navigating the Menu Interface 15 Main Menu 16 NAVIGATOR MODE 17 Navigator Menu Controls 17 Play Music Controls 18 Music Options 18 Repeat A-B Mode 19...
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... RECORD MODE 23 Record Controls 23 SETTINGS MODE 24 Setting Your Player's Options 24 Settings Menu Controls 24 Settings Options 24 DEL FILES MODE 27 Deleting Files on Your Player 27 Del Files Menu Controls 27 ABOUT MODE 28 USB CONNECTIONS 29 Minimum PC Requirements 29 USB Driver Installation (Windows 98SE Only 30 Connecting to a Computer 30 Transferring Files 31 Microsoft Windows 32 Macintosh OS X 33 Disconnecting from a Computer 33 Microsoft Windows 33 Macintosh OS X 34 WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10 35 FIRMWARE UPGRADES 36 ABOUT MP3/WMA MUSIC FILES 37 TROUBLESHOOTING...
... RECORD MODE 23 Record Controls 23 SETTINGS MODE 24 Setting Your Player's Options 24 Settings Menu Controls 24 Settings Options 24 DEL FILES MODE 27 Deleting Files on Your Player 27 Del Files Menu Controls 27 ABOUT MODE 28 USB CONNECTIONS 29 Minimum PC Requirements 29 USB Driver Installation (Windows 98SE Only 30 Connecting to a Computer 30 Transferring Files 31 Microsoft Windows 32 Macintosh OS X 33 Disconnecting from a Computer 33 Microsoft Windows 33 Macintosh OS X 34 WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10 35 FIRMWARE UPGRADES 36 ABOUT MP3/WMA MUSIC FILES 37 TROUBLESHOOTING...
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Stereo Earphones 3. Instruction Booklet www.cobyusa.com Page PACKAGE CONTENTS Please make sure that the items listed below are included in the package. MP-C896 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. Instruction Booklet www.cobyusa.com Page PACKAGE CONTENTS Please make sure that the items listed below are included in the package. MP-C896 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.
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.... Page 10 Coby Electronics Corporation FEATURES 2GB 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 Fast File Transfers * Music Service must support Windows Media DRM...
.... Page 10 Coby Electronics Corporation FEATURES 2GB 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 Fast File Transfers * Music Service must support Windows Media DRM...
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...; Lower the volume level before connecting headphones, then gradually increase the volume for music playback. Connecting Power The MP-C896 operates on 1 x "AAA" battery for comfortable listening. Hearing experts advise against the constant use of the battery with the markings inside the battery compartment. 4. Loading a Battery 1. www.cobyusa.com Page 13 Insert 1 x "AAA" battery, taking care to hearing loss. Remove the Battery Compartment Cover. 3. Remove the USB Cap. 2. Replace the Battery Cover. If you...
...; Lower the volume level before connecting headphones, then gradually increase the volume for music playback. Connecting Power The MP-C896 operates on 1 x "AAA" battery for comfortable listening. Hearing experts advise against the constant use of the battery with the markings inside the battery compartment. 4. Loading a Battery 1. www.cobyusa.com Page 13 Insert 1 x "AAA" battery, taking care to hearing loss. Remove the Battery Compartment Cover. 3. Remove the USB Cap. 2. Replace the Battery Cover. If you...
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... the button until the screen displays "GOOD BYE". Hold Switch The Hold feature locks (disables) your player's controls to prevent accidental key presses when it is connected to a computer's powered USB port, it will display "Continue Holding on the screen. To unlock the player's controls, slide the HOLD switch to the left. A Lock icon will display the COBY logo. To turn your player on, press and hold . Using the MP-C896 Controls Power On/Off To turn your player off...
... the button until the screen displays "GOOD BYE". Hold Switch The Hold feature locks (disables) your player's controls to prevent accidental key presses when it is connected to a computer's powered USB port, it will display "Continue Holding on the screen. To unlock the player's controls, slide the HOLD switch to the left. A Lock icon will display the COBY logo. To turn your player on, press and hold . Using the MP-C896 Controls Power On/Off To turn your player off...
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... volume level. Start Repeat A-B Mode. Music Options Music playback options may be set in the SETTINGS menu. Please see the "Settings" section for more information about how to get music onto your player, please refer to the Quick Start Guide that was included with your player, or visit the Coby Electronics website at www.cobyusa.com. During playback, press to the Main Menu. Return to pause playback. Key Press Hold Press Hold Press Hold...
... volume level. Start Repeat A-B Mode. Music Options Music playback options may be set in the SETTINGS menu. Please see the "Settings" section for more information about how to get music onto your player, please refer to the Quick Start Guide that was included with your player, or visit the Coby Electronics website at www.cobyusa.com. During playback, press to the Main Menu. Return to pause playback. Key Press Hold Press Hold Press Hold...
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FM TUNER MODE FM Recording Controls Make digital recordings of FM radio broadcasts. While the player is selected from the FM Tuner menu. Key Press Press or Function Start/Resume recording. Recording will start recording, or select RECORD from 001). Page 22 Coby Electronics Corporation During recording, press to start immediately when RECORD is in which the recording was made (numbering starts from the FM Tuner menu. Stop and save the recording. Recordings are...
FM TUNER MODE FM Recording Controls Make digital recordings of FM radio broadcasts. While the player is selected from the FM Tuner menu. Key Press Press or Function Start/Resume recording. Recording will start recording, or select RECORD from 001). Page 22 Coby Electronics Corporation During recording, press to start immediately when RECORD is in which the recording was made (numbering starts from the FM Tuner menu. Stop and save the recording. Recordings are...
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Settings Menu Controls Use the following options are played. Shuffle: Play tracks in which tracks are available in the Settings menu: Play Mode, Eq, Contrast, Backlight, Lightcolor, Power, Rec Set, Lyric, or Language. The following controls in sequential order. Repeat one: Play the current track repeatedly. Preview: Play the first 10 seconds of each track. Key Press Press Press Press Function Move the selection up Move the selection down...
Settings Menu Controls Use the following options are played. Shuffle: Play tracks in which tracks are available in the Settings menu: Play Mode, Eq, Contrast, Backlight, Lightcolor, Power, Rec Set, Lyric, or Language. The following controls in sequential order. Repeat one: Play the current track repeatedly. Preview: Play the first 10 seconds of each track. Key Press Press Press Press Function Move the selection up Move the selection down...
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...; Video Display card Sound card USB 1.0 or USB 2.0 Full-Speed port New versions of Windows Media Player may be downloaded from the Microsoft website at www.microsoft.com. MS Windows XP (Service Pack 1 or above ) with a USB port to transfer files to your player or to manage the files on your player. The minimum requirements listed below will require a faster PC and Windows configuration. MS Windows 98SE (Service Pack 1) or ME [USB-MSC...
...; Video Display card Sound card USB 1.0 or USB 2.0 Full-Speed port New versions of Windows Media Player may be downloaded from the Microsoft website at www.microsoft.com. MS Windows XP (Service Pack 1 or above ) with a USB port to transfer files to your player or to manage the files on your player. The minimum requirements listed below will require a faster PC and Windows configuration. MS Windows 98SE (Service Pack 1) or ME [USB-MSC...
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... install the USB driver if your computer is turned off. 2. If your computer is running Microsoft Windows ME/2000/XP or newer, or Macintosh OS X. Remove the USB Cap and plug the MP-C896 directly into your computer. Make sure the player is running these operating systems will recognize your computer or drive manufacturer for more information. Make sure to place the mini-CD in slot-loading drives...
... install the USB driver if your computer is turned off. 2. If your computer is running Microsoft Windows ME/2000/XP or newer, or Macintosh OS X. Remove the USB Cap and plug the MP-C896 directly into your computer. Make sure the player is running these operating systems will recognize your computer or drive manufacturer for more information. Make sure to place the mini-CD in slot-loading drives...
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... and support regarding music transfer and synchronization with WMP (click Help > Synchronizing Content to recognize and set up the device the first time it easy to transfer music files (or any other data files) quickly between the player and your player will automatically recognize the player. If you are using media management software such as you would a floppy disk using basic operating system commands. USB CONNECTIONS Your computer will appear as a "Removable Disk" when you open "My...
... and support regarding music transfer and synchronization with WMP (click Help > Synchronizing Content to recognize and set up the device the first time it easy to transfer music files (or any other data files) quickly between the player and your player will automatically recognize the player. If you are using media management software such as you would a floppy disk using basic operating system commands. USB CONNECTIONS Your computer will appear as a "Removable Disk" when you open "My...
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Open a Finder window. Select the files/folders with the mouse and press APPLE-C (copy) on the left side of the computer screen (Safely Remove Hardware). Press APPLE-V (paste) on the lower-right side of the finder window. Disconnecting from a Computer If your computer. If it is recognized as a USB Mass Storage device (i.e., a "Removable Disk"), then follow the steps below to the player. USB CONNECTIONS Macintosh OS...
Open a Finder window. Select the files/folders with the mouse and press APPLE-C (copy) on the left side of the computer screen (Safely Remove Hardware). Press APPLE-V (paste) on the lower-right side of the finder window. Disconnecting from a Computer If your computer. If it is recognized as a USB Mass Storage device (i.e., a "Removable Disk"), then follow the steps below to the player. USB CONNECTIONS Macintosh OS...
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FIRMWARE UPGRADES From time to time, COBY may need a file compression utility installed on -screen instructions to complete installation of the MP-C896 or to add additional features. Do not interrupt the firmware upgrade process-doing so could damage your player to the computer after the utility has been installed. 5. Save this file to see if new firmware has been released for your player. In the window that...
FIRMWARE UPGRADES From time to time, COBY may need a file compression utility installed on -screen instructions to complete installation of the MP-C896 or to add additional features. Do not interrupt the firmware upgrade process-doing so could damage your player to the computer after the utility has been installed. 5. Save this file to see if new firmware has been released for your player. In the window that...
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... owners use only MP3, WMA, or WAV music files with your music for subscription-based services. When you download licenses for protected content, you will not be used for music purchases, only. The MP-C896 does not support AAC file playback. Please use Windows Media digital rights management technology (WMDRM) to access content that requires the upgrade. * A few examples of either Microsoft or the store from the iTunes music store are : AOL Music...
... owners use only MP3, WMA, or WAV music files with your music for subscription-based services. When you download licenses for protected content, you will not be used for music purchases, only. The MP-C896 does not support AAC file playback. Please use Windows Media digital rights management technology (WMDRM) to access content that requires the upgrade. * A few examples of either Microsoft or the store from the iTunes music store are : AOL Music...
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TROUBLESHOOTING If you have a problem with a new one . Try resetting your player (remove and replace the battery). Ensure that the Hold switch is disengaged. COBY Electronics Technical Support Address: 56-65 Rust St. Try replac- Try replac- 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. Maspeth, NY 11378 Hours...
TROUBLESHOOTING If you have a problem with a new one . Try resetting your player (remove and replace the battery). Ensure that the Hold switch is disengaged. COBY Electronics Technical Support Address: 56-65 Rust St. Try replac- Try replac- 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. Maspeth, NY 11378 Hours...
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... playing the file on your computer. Ensure that the player's memory capacity is not full. Ensure that the Hold switch is disengaged. If the sound quality is still poor, try connecting the player directly to your computer. The minimum recommended bitrate is 128kbps for MP3s and 96kbps for WMAs. The sound quality of the file is not too low. TROUBLESHOOTING I cannot transfer files...
... playing the file on your computer. Ensure that the player's memory capacity is not full. Ensure that the Hold switch is disengaged. If the sound quality is still poor, try connecting the player directly to your computer. The minimum recommended bitrate is 128kbps for MP3s and 96kbps for WMAs. The sound quality of the file is not too low. TROUBLESHOOTING I cannot transfer files...
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... resetting your player (remove and replace the battery). TROUBLESHOOTING Try lowering the volume of this file. The player will not play my music file. Ensure that the correct menu language has been set. Try resetting your player (remove and replace the battery). Try updating the player's firmware. If you feel this is in error, please contact the service from which you no longer have authorization to the Firmware Upgrades section of the player...
... resetting your player (remove and replace the battery). TROUBLESHOOTING Try lowering the volume of this file. The player will not play my music file. Ensure that the correct menu language has been set. Try resetting your player (remove and replace the battery). Try updating the player's firmware. If you feel this is in error, please contact the service from which you no longer have authorization to the Firmware Upgrades section of the player...
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... requires Windows XP and Windows Media Player 10 or newer. Specifications and manual are subject to change without prior notice. SPECIFICATIONS Display Type Memory Audio Format Support DRM Support Song Info Support Recording Format FM Frequency Range PC Interface Plug and Play Support Audio Output Audio Input Menu Language Support Power Supply Unit Dimensions 128 x 64 Dot-Matrix LCD with Backlight 2GB Integrated Flash Memory MP3, WMA WMDRM10* ID3, LRC IMA-ADPCM Encoding 87.5 - 108.0MHz USB 2.0 Full-Speed Windows...
... requires Windows XP and Windows Media Player 10 or newer. Specifications and manual are subject to change without prior notice. SPECIFICATIONS Display Type Memory Audio Format Support DRM Support Song Info Support Recording Format FM Frequency Range PC Interface Plug and Play Support Audio Output Audio Input Menu Language Support Power Supply Unit Dimensions 128 x 64 Dot-Matrix LCD with Backlight 2GB Integrated Flash Memory MP3, WMA WMDRM10* ID3, LRC IMA-ADPCM Encoding 87.5 - 108.0MHz USB 2.0 Full-Speed Windows...