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NOTICE: This product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of personal stereos played at high volume. www.cobyusa.com Page Constant exposure to high volumes can lead to hearing loss. If you should experience ringing in the ears or hearing loss, discontinue use of Microsoft. Precautions PROTECT YOUR HEARING: Hearing experts advise against the constant use and seek medical advice.
NOTICE: This product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of personal stereos played at high volume. www.cobyusa.com Page Constant exposure to high volumes can lead to hearing loss. If you should experience ringing in the ears or hearing loss, discontinue use of Microsoft. Precautions PROTECT YOUR HEARING: Hearing experts advise against the constant use and seek medical advice.
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... they exit from the product. 14. Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as contact with overload protection. www.cobyusa.com Page This is left unattended and unused for this can fall into such power lines or circuits. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANS...
... they exit from the product. 14. Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as contact with overload protection. www.cobyusa.com Page This is left unattended and unused for this can fall into such power lines or circuits. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANS...
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Table of Contents Precautions 2 Important Safety Instructions 4 Table of Contents 7 Package Contents 9 Features 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...
Table of Contents Precautions 2 Important Safety Instructions 4 Table of Contents 7 Package Contents 9 Features 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...
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MP-300 2. Stereo Earphones 3. USB Extension Cable 4. 1 x "AAA" Battery 5. Package Contents Please make sure that the items listed below are included in the package. Instruction Booklet www.cobyusa.com Page 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. Package Contents Please make sure that the items listed below are included in the package. Instruction Booklet www.cobyusa.com Page 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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Volume + 3. Play/Pause/Stop Bottom View 7. LCD Display 11. Getting Started MP-300 at a Glance Top View 1. Neckstrap Hook 10 Right View 12. Volume 4. HOLD Switch 8. Previous/Reverse 5. USB Cap 9. Headphone Out Jack www.cobyusa.com 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 12 Page 11 MENU button 2. Next/Forward 6. Battery Cover Front View 10.
Volume + 3. Play/Pause/Stop Bottom View 7. LCD Display 11. Getting Started MP-300 at a Glance Top View 1. Neckstrap Hook 10 Right View 12. Volume 4. HOLD Switch 8. Previous/Reverse 5. USB Cap 9. Headphone Out Jack www.cobyusa.com 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 12 Page 11 MENU button 2. Next/Forward 6. Battery Cover Front View 10.
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...jack for private listening. Lower the volume level before connecting headphones, then gradually increase the volume for music playback. 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 battery compartment. Insert 1 x "AAA" battery, taking care to hearing loss. www.cobyusa.com Page 13 If you experience ringing in your ears or hearing loss, discontinue use can lead to match the "+" and "-" polarities of ...
...jack for private listening. Lower the volume level before connecting headphones, then gradually increase the volume for music playback. 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 battery compartment. Insert 1 x "AAA" battery, taking care to hearing loss. www.cobyusa.com Page 13 If you experience ringing in your ears or hearing loss, discontinue use can lead to match the "+" and "-" polarities of ...
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Getting Started Using the MP-300 Controls Power On/Off To turn your player if it should freeze or otherwise behave abnormally. 1. onds. HO L D To unlock the player's controls, slide the HOLD switch to the right in your player if it is connected to a computer. 2. Wait 10 seconds, ...or bag. To lock the player's controls, slide the HOLD switch to the left. The LED indicator will light. To turn your player on the screen. A Lock icon will darken. Remove the battery from the player. www.cobyusa.com Page 15 Reset Function You may reset ...
Getting Started Using the MP-300 Controls Power On/Off To turn your player if it should freeze or otherwise behave abnormally. 1. onds. HO L D To unlock the player's controls, slide the HOLD switch to the right in your player if it is connected to a computer. 2. Wait 10 seconds, ...or bag. To lock the player's controls, slide the HOLD switch to the left. The LED indicator will light. To turn your player on the screen. A Lock icon will darken. Remove the battery from the player. www.cobyusa.com Page 15 Reset Function You may reset ...
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...Press Increase the volume level. Play Music Enter PLAY MUSIC mode from the Main Menu to play all compatible audio files on your player, regardless of directory. Hold Return to pause playback. Hold Reverse through the current track. Hold (2 seconds) Stop track playback ...completely. Hold Fast-forward through the current track. www.cobyusa.com Page 17 Play Music Controls Use the following controls during music playback. During playback, press to Main Menu. Press Play the previous...
...Press Increase the volume level. Play Music Enter PLAY MUSIC mode from the Main Menu to play all compatible audio files on your player, regardless of directory. Hold Return to pause playback. Hold Reverse through the current track. Hold (2 seconds) Stop track playback ...completely. Hold Fast-forward through the current track. www.cobyusa.com Page 17 Play Music Controls Use the following controls during music playback. During playback, press to Main Menu. Press Play the previous...
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Item Equalizer Repeat Mode Contrast Backlight Backlight Color Power Set Description Set a digital equalizer preset. A setting of "On" will change the duration of time ...All Repeat, Dir Shuffle Repeat. Set the color of the display. Set the Power Set option to change your player's internal option settings. Set a Repeat Mode option. The options are Normal, Pop, Rock, Classic, Jazz, ... Menu to change the duration of time (in seconds) that the player will turn this power saving feature off. www.cobyusa.com Page 19 or . To confirm and To exit the Setting Menu, press ....
Item Equalizer Repeat Mode Contrast Backlight Backlight Color Power Set Description Set a digital equalizer preset. A setting of "On" will change the duration of time ...All Repeat, Dir Shuffle Repeat. Set the color of the display. Set the Power Set option to change your player's internal option settings. Set a Repeat Mode option. The options are Normal, Pop, Rock, Classic, Jazz, ... Menu to change the duration of time (in seconds) that the player will turn this power saving feature off. www.cobyusa.com Page 19 or . To confirm and To exit the Setting Menu, press ....
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You can also connect your player to a computer to easily manage your player. to delete the selected file, and then select "Yes" to Main Menu. Return to confirm the deletion. Key Press Press Press Press Function Select the ... the previous file or folder (up). Use the following controls in FOLDER mode. If a file is selected, the folder's contents will be displayed. www.cobyusa.com Page 21 Folder Enter FOLDER mode to view, play the selected file. • Select "Delete?" Folder Controls A directory tree will be displayed on your file...
You can also connect your player to a computer to easily manage your player. to delete the selected file, and then select "Yes" to Main Menu. Return to confirm the deletion. Key Press Press Press Press Function Select the ... the previous file or folder (up). Use the following controls in FOLDER mode. If a file is selected, the folder's contents will be displayed. www.cobyusa.com Page 21 Folder Enter FOLDER mode to view, play the selected file. • Select "Delete?" Folder Controls A directory tree will be displayed on your file...
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Connecting to a computer. Page 22 Coby Electronics Corporation USB Connection Connect the MP-300 to a computer to: Transfer files to and from the Coby website at: www.cobyusa.com. Remove the USB Cap and plug the MP-300 directly into your player. Perform basic file management ...to a Computer 1. If you are using Windows 98 SE, you open "My Computer". 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. An icon representing your hardware configuration....
Connecting to a computer. Page 22 Coby Electronics Corporation USB Connection Connect the MP-300 to a computer to: Transfer files to and from the Coby website at: www.cobyusa.com. Remove the USB Cap and plug the MP-300 directly into your player. Perform basic file management ...to a Computer 1. If you are using Windows 98 SE, you open "My Computer". 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. An icon representing your hardware configuration....
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... 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. Doing so may also transfer files from your files and/or the player's firmware. Select the music files to a computer. Open the computer's file browser...
... 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. Doing so may also transfer files from your files and/or the player's firmware. Select the music files to a computer. Open the computer's file browser...
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www.cobyusa.com Page 25 On the left side of the Removable Disk icon. 3. 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. USB Connection Macintosh OS X 1.
www.cobyusa.com Page 25 On the left side of the Removable Disk icon. 3. 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. USB Connection Macintosh OS X 1.
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... abnormal behavior with the firmware upgrade file for your player from www.cobyusa.com. Firmware Upgrade From time to time, COBY may release firmware upgrades to improve the performance of the MP-300 or to the computer. 3. Please check the COBY website periodically at www.cobyusa.com to start the upgrade utility. 4. Follow the on your...
... abnormal behavior with the firmware upgrade file for your player from www.cobyusa.com. Firmware Upgrade From time to time, COBY may release firmware upgrades to improve the performance of the MP-300 or to the computer. 3. Please check the COBY website periodically at www.cobyusa.com to start the upgrade utility. 4. Follow the on your...
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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 About MP3/WMA Files For more information about digital MP3 and WMA files, please visit our website at www.cobyusa.com.
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...these resources do not work. Ensure that the Hold switch is disengaged. 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 9:00AM-5:... The buttons do not resolve the problem, please contact Technical Support. ing the battery with a new one . Try resetting your player (remove and replace the battery). Ensure that the battery retains a charge. ing the battery with this device, please read the ...
...these resources do not work. Ensure that the Hold switch is disengaged. 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 9:00AM-5:... The buttons do not resolve the problem, please contact Technical Support. ing the battery with a new one . Try resetting your player (remove and replace the battery). Ensure that the battery retains a charge. ing the battery with this device, please read the ...
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...the bit rate of the file, the better it is securely attached to the player and the PC, or try using another USB cable. If you are attached securely to your computer. www.cobyusa.com Page 29 The minimum recommended bitrate is not too low. There is no sound... during playback. Check the volume level. Ensure that the headphones are running a supported operating system. If you have connected the player through a USB hub, try ...
...the bit rate of the file, the better it is securely attached to the player and the PC, or try using another USB cable. If you are attached securely to your computer. www.cobyusa.com Page 29 The minimum recommended bitrate is not too low. There is no sound... during playback. Check the volume level. Ensure that the headphones are running a supported operating system. If you have connected the player through a USB hub, try ...
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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. www.cobyusa.com Page 31