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...of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARNING: Handling the cords on the unit. For Customer Use: Enter below the serial number that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. WARNING: To ...device to rain or moisture. 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 an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and servicing instructions...
...of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARNING: Handling the cords on the unit. For Customer Use: Enter below the serial number that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. WARNING: To ...device to rain or moisture. 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 an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and servicing instructions...
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... operating instructions for replacement or directions to lightning or power-line surges. 17. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point which they exit from touching such power lines or circuits, as specified by items placed upon or against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Power-Cord Protection: Power supply cords...
... operating instructions for replacement or directions to lightning or power-line surges. 17. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point which they exit from touching such power lines or circuits, as specified by items placed upon or against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Power-Cord Protection: Power supply cords...
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... (including amplifiers) that your service technician has used replacement parts specified by following conditions: a) when the power-supply or plug is in performance-this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure that could result in any service or repairs to service this product from heat sources such as opening or removing covers may touch dangerous voltage points or shout...
... (including amplifiers) that your service technician has used replacement parts specified by following conditions: a) when the power-supply or plug is in performance-this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure that could result in any service or repairs to service this product from heat sources such as opening or removing covers may touch dangerous voltage points or shout...
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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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Stereo Earphones 3. USB Extension Cable 4. 1 x "AAA" Battery 5. MP-300 2. 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. Instruction Booklet www.cobyusa.com Page
Stereo Earphones 3. USB Extension Cable 4. 1 x "AAA" Battery 5. MP-300 2. 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. Instruction Booklet www.cobyusa.com Page
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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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... stereos played at high volume. Constant high-volume use immediately and seek medical advice. Getting Started Connecting Headphones Connect headphones/earphones to the Headphone Out jack for private listening. Lower the volume level before connecting headphones, then gradually increase the volume for music playback. Remove the Battery Cover. 3. Loading a Battery 1. Remove the USB Cap. 2. Insert 1 x "AAA" battery, taking care to hearing loss. Connecting Power The MP-300 operates on 1 x "AAA" battery for...
... stereos played at high volume. Constant high-volume use immediately and seek medical advice. Getting Started Connecting Headphones Connect headphones/earphones to the Headphone Out jack for private listening. Lower the volume level before connecting headphones, then gradually increase the volume for music playback. Remove the Battery Cover. 3. Loading a Battery 1. Remove the USB Cap. 2. Insert 1 x "AAA" battery, taking care to hearing loss. Connecting Power The MP-300 operates on 1 x "AAA" battery for...
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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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... reset your player on the screen. Hold Switch The Hold feature locks (disables) your player's controls to prevent accidental key presses when it is connected to a computer. 2. The LED indicator will be displayed on , press . The LED indicator will light. To turn your player if it is in the direction of the arrow. Wait 10 seconds, and then replace the battery. Getting Started Using the MP-300 Controls Power...
... reset your player on the screen. Hold Switch The Hold feature locks (disables) your player's controls to prevent accidental key presses when it is connected to a computer. 2. The LED indicator will be displayed on , press . The LED indicator will light. To turn your player if it is in the direction of the arrow. Wait 10 seconds, and then replace the battery. Getting Started Using the MP-300 Controls Power...
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....com Page 17 Hold Reverse through the current track. Press Decrease the volume level. Play Music Controls Use the following controls during music playback. Press Play the next track. Press Play the previous track. Play Music Enter PLAY MUSIC mode from the Main Menu to pause playback. PLAY MUSIC mode will play digital MP3 or WMA music files. During playback, press to play all compatible audio files on your player, regardless of directory. Hold (2 seconds) Stop track playback completely. Press Start Repeat A-B Mode. Hold Return to Main...
....com Page 17 Hold Reverse through the current track. Press Decrease the volume level. Play Music Controls Use the following controls during music playback. Press Play the next track. Press Play the previous track. Play Music Enter PLAY MUSIC mode from the Main Menu to pause playback. PLAY MUSIC mode will play digital MP3 or WMA music files. During playback, press to play all compatible audio files on your player, regardless of directory. Hold (2 seconds) Stop track playback completely. Press Start Repeat A-B Mode. Hold Return to Main...
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... "B" of a music track to point "B". To resume normal playback, press again. The loop will now play from point "A" to repeat in a continuous loop. 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 Your MP-300". Repeat A-B Mode Set a segment of the loop, press again. Page 18 Coby Electronics...
... "B" of a music track to point "B". To resume normal playback, press again. The loop will now play from point "A" to repeat in a continuous loop. 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 Your MP-300". Repeat A-B Mode Set a segment of the loop, press again. Page 18 Coby Electronics...
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...; To exit the Setting Menu, press . Set the backlight option to change the duration of time (in minutes) that the backlight will remain on after a key press. Set the color of the display. A setting of "Color All" will disable the backlight completely. Set the Power Set option to change your player's internal option settings. Item Equalizer Repeat Mode Contrast Backlight Backlight Color Power Set Description Set a digital equalizer preset. A setting of "Off" will...
...; To exit the Setting Menu, press . Set the backlight option to change the duration of time (in minutes) that the backlight will remain on after a key press. Set the color of the display. A setting of "Color All" will disable the backlight completely. Set the Power Set option to change your player's internal option settings. Item Equalizer Repeat Mode Contrast Backlight Backlight Color Power Set Description Set a digital equalizer preset. A setting of "Off" will...
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.... View your player's firmware information. While the player is connected to a Computer" section of this manual. Higher quality recordings will take up more information on USB modes, see the "Connecting to a computer, you can change the USB mode by pressing and holding . Setting Item Record Set Langauge Version Info USB Mode Description Set the Recording Quality level for Voice or FM recordings. For more memory than lower quality recordings. Page 20 Coby Electronics Corporation Set the USB mode to MSC or MTP. The...
.... View your player's firmware information. While the player is connected to a Computer" section of this manual. Higher quality recordings will take up more information on USB modes, see the "Connecting to a computer, you can change the USB mode by pressing and holding . Setting Item Record Set Langauge Version Info USB Mode Description Set the Recording Quality level for Voice or FM recordings. For more memory than lower quality recordings. Page 20 Coby Electronics Corporation Set the USB mode to MSC or MTP. The...
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... recognize the player as a "Removable Disk" when you must install a USB driver. Connecting to a computer. Remove the USB Cap and plug the MP-300 directly into your hardware configuration. Your computer will appear as an MSC Device. 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...
... recognize the player as a "Removable Disk" when you must install a USB driver. Connecting to a computer. Remove the USB Cap and plug the MP-300 directly into your hardware configuration. Your computer will appear as an MSC Device. 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...
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Open the computer's file browser (e.g., "Windows Explorer"). 3. Please refer to transfer and drag-and-drop them onto the "Removable Disk" icon that came with your files and/or the player's firmware. Select the music files to the documentation that represents your MP-300. You may corrupt your computer or operating system for more information and support regarding music transfer and file management over a USB connection. Connect the MP-200...
Open the computer's file browser (e.g., "Windows Explorer"). 3. Please refer to transfer and drag-and-drop them onto the "Removable Disk" icon that came with your files and/or the player's firmware. Select the music files to the documentation that represents your MP-300. You may corrupt your computer or operating system for more information and support regarding music transfer and file management over a USB connection. Connect the MP-200...
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... firmware upgrade process. In the window that is complete, disconnect your computer). Save this file to add additional features. If you may need a file compression utility installed on your player and render it inoperable. Double-click the downloaded file (you are experiencing abnormal behavior with the firmware upgrade file for detailed instructions. 1. Firmware Upgrade From time to time, COBY may choose to restore (format) your player to the computer. 2. Connect your player before updating...
... firmware upgrade process. In the window that is complete, disconnect your computer). Save this file to add additional features. If you may need a file compression utility installed on your player and render it inoperable. Double-click the downloaded file (you are experiencing abnormal behavior with the firmware upgrade file for detailed instructions. 1. Firmware Upgrade From time to time, COBY may choose to restore (format) your player to the computer. 2. Connect your player before updating...
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... Technical Support. 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. 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. If these resources do not work. Ensure that the battery retains a charge...
... Technical Support. 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. 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. If these resources do not work. Ensure that the battery retains a charge...
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... music 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 the supplied USB extension cable, ensure that it will sound...
... music 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 the supplied USB extension cable, ensure that it will sound...
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... a compatible format. The file may be copy-protected and you downloaded the file. Page 30 Coby Electronics Corporation 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. The player has malfunctioned. Try resetting your player (remove and replace the battery). Please refer to the player. Troubleshooting Try lowering the volume of this file...
... a compatible format. The file may be copy-protected and you downloaded the file. Page 30 Coby Electronics Corporation 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. The player has malfunctioned. Try resetting your player (remove and replace the battery). Please refer to the player. Troubleshooting Try lowering the volume of this file...
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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