Coby MP-C556 User Manual
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MP-C546 Sports MP3 Player with FM Radio INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual carefully before operation. - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 2
important operation and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. For Customer Use: Enter below the serial number that is located on the unit. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. MP Coby Electronics Corporation - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 3
PRECAUTIONS PROTECT YOUR HEARING: Hearing experts advise against the constant use of personal stereos played at high volume. Constant exposure to high volumes can lead to hearing loss. If you should experience ringing in the ears or hearing loss, discontinue use and seek medical advice. NOTICE: This - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 4
built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer instructions have been adhered to. 11. Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. Page Coby Electronics Corporation - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 5
operating instructions for replacement or directions to reset the protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 6
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 19. Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shout-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 20. Servicing: Do - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 7
CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 7 PACKAGE CONTENTS 9 FEATURES 10 GETTING STARTED 11 MP-C546 at a Glance 13 Connecting Power 13 Loading a Battery 13 USB Power 14 Using the MP-C546 Controls 14 Power On/Off 14 Hold Switch 14 Reset Function 15 - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 8
FM TUNER 21 FM Tuner Controls 21 Automatically Saving Preset Stations 22 Manually Saving Preset Stations 22 Deleting Preset Stations 23 FM Tuner Menu 23 37 Upgrading the Firmware 37 ABOUT MP3/WMA MUSIC FILES 38 TROUBLESHOOTING 39 SPECIFICATIONS 42 Page Coby Electronics Corporation - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 9
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 6 1. MP-C546 2. Stereo Earphones 3. USB Cable 4. 1 x "AAA" Battery 5. Arm Band 6. Instruction Booklet www.cobyusa.com Page - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 10
Digital Music from most online stores and subscription services* ID3 and LRC support for song and synchronized lyric information display Integrated Function USB 2.0 for Ultra-Fast File Transfers * Music Service must support Windows Media DRM (WMDRM). WMDRM10 requires Windows XP and Windows - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 11
GETTING STARTED MP-C546 at a Glance Top View 1. LCD Display 2. Power / Menu 3. Joystick Left: Previous/Reverse 4. Joystick Down: Volume - 5. Joystick Right: Next/Forward 6. Joystick Up: Volume + 7. Joystick (Press): - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 12
GETTING STARTED Play Mode Display Record Mode Display Page 12 Coby Electronics Corporation - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 13
loss. If you experience ringing in your ears or hearing loss, discontinue use immediately and seek medical advice. Connecting Power The MP-C546 operates on 1 x "AAA" battery for music playback. Loading a Battery 1. Remove the Battery Compartment Cover. 2. Insert 1 x "AAA" battery, taking care to - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 14
to a computer's powered USB port, it will draw power over the USB connection. Using the MP-C546 Controls Power On/Off To turn your player on, press and hold . To turn To unlock the player's controls, press and hold the HOLD button for 2 seconds again. Page 14 Coby Electronics Corporation - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 15
and then replace the battery. 3. Power on your player. Your player has now been reset. Navigating the Menu Interface It is easy to use the MP-C546 Navigation Joystick to select menu options, items, and files on your player. To move the selection cursor (highlight), slide the joystick key. To move - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 16
radio broadcasts. Record FM radio broadcasts. Setting Setting Set your player's internal options. Folder Folder Play, view, or delete files from your player. Page 16 Coby Electronics Corporation - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 17
PLAY MUSIC Enter PLAY MUSIC mode from the Main Menu to play digital MP3 or WMA music files. Play Music PLAY MUSIC mode will play all compatible audio files on your player, regardless of directory. Play Music Controls Use the following controls during music playback. Key Press Hold Function - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 18
the end point "B" of the loop, press again. The loop will now play from point "A" to point "B". To resume normal playback, press again. Page 18 Coby Electronics Corporation - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 19
VOICE Enter VOICE mode from the Main Menu to play your recorded files Voice (Voice or FM Tuner). If no recordings have been made yet, the display will read "No Files". The first 3 letters of voice recording files are "MIC". The first 2 letters of FM Tuner recording files are "FM". VOICE - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 20
RECORD mode from the Main Menu to record from the integrated microphone (voice). Record The MP-C546 can also record from the FM Tuner. Refer to the FM Tuner section for details numerical sequence in which the recording was made (numbering starts from 00001). Page 20 Coby Electronics Corporation - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 21
mode. Key Press Press Hold Press Hold Press Press Press Function Switch between Preset and Manual tuning. Preset Tuning: Tune to a higher preset station. Manual Tuning: Tune to a higher frequency. Manual Tuning: Auto-seek the next highest frequency. Preset Tuning: Tune to a lower preset station - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 22
30 available Preset Stations. Auto Scan will overwrite any previously stored Preset Stations. Manually Saving Preset Stations Manually tune to the station you would like to save as a Preset Station (e.g., Station "03".) Press to cancel the save process. Page 22 Coby Electronics Corporation - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 23
FM TUNER Deleting Preset Stations Enter the FM Tuner menu (press ). Select and enter "Delete Station". The display will flash "Delete?" While the display is flashing "Delete?", press or to select a Preset Station number to delete (e.g., "03"). Press to confirm and delete. (Preset - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 24
voice files are named "FMXXXXX.WAV" where XXXXX corresponds to the numerical sequence in which the recording was made (numbering starts from 00001). Page 24 Coby Electronics Corporation - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 25
SETTING Enter SETTING mode from the Main Menu to change your player's internal option settings. To select an option, press or enter, press . To exit the Setting Menu, press Setting . To confirm and . Item Equalizer Repeat Mode Contrast Backlight Backlight Color Power Set Description Set a - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 26
player's memory information. Set the USB mode to MSC or MTP. For more information on USB modes, see the "USB Con- nections" section of this manual. While the player is connected to a computer, you can change the USB mode by pressing and holding . Page 26 - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 27
FOLDER Enter FOLDER mode to view, play, or delete files on your player. Folder You can also connect your player to a computer to easily manage your file library. The mode that the player is in upon entering FOLDER mode will determine which types of files or folders will be displayed (i.e., Play - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 28
Minimum PC Requirements You can connect the MP-C546 to a computer with a USB MS Windows 98SE (Service Pack 1) or ME [USBMSC]; MS Windows 2000 (Service Pack 3 or above) with Windows Media Player 9 [USB-MSC]; MS Windows XP (Service Pack 1 or above) .com. Page 28 Coby Electronics Corporation - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 29
your player automatically when connected. If your computer is running Windows 98 SE, please download and install the driver from the COBY website: www.cobyusa.com. USB Mode (MSC/MTP) The MP-C546 can use either USB-Mass Storage Class (USB-MSC) mode or USB-Media Transfer Protocol (USB-MTP) mode to - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 30
support for Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 1 and Windows Media Player 10 (or newer) Supports Windows Media DRM 9 Supports Windows Media DRM 9 (WMDRM9) Supports 10) is required. Most online music stores and subscription services use WMDRM10 files*. Please refer to the documentation of - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 31
purchases, only. WMDRM10 is necessary for subscription-based services. Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology iTunes music store are AAC files encrypted with Apple Fairplay DRM. The MP-C546 does not support AAC file playback. Please use only MP3, WMA, or WAV music files - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 32
computer. Press and hold during connection to toggle between the USB modes. USB-MTP Mode When the MP-C546 is connected under USB-MTP mode: Your computer will automatically recognize the player as an is connected depending on your hardware configuration. Page 32 Coby Electronics Corporation - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 33
to your operating system's instruction manual or on-screen help. If you are using media management software such as iTunes, Winamp, or Windows Media Player, please refer to their documentation for support vice versa). When the MP-C546 is connected under USB-MTP mode: - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 34
storage (e.g., TXT, DOC, XLS, etc). Data files are only visible from a computer; these files will not be available from within the player itself. Page 34 Coby Electronics Corporation - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 35
the "My Computer" icon on your desktop and then double-click the MP-C546 icon (Removable Disk). 2. Drag your media files (or other files your media and data. Disconnecting from a Computer Disconnect your player as instructed below to prevent data loss or file/firmware corruption. USB-MTP Mode If - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 36
". 3. When the "Safe to Remove Hardware" window appears, click the OK button and disconnect the USB cable from the player and your computer. Page 36 Coby Electronics Corporation - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 37
time, COBY may release firmware upgrades to improve the performance of the MP-C546 or to add additional features. Please check the COBY website the documentation that is included with the firmware upgrade file for detailed instructions. 1. Connect your player to the computer. 2. Download the latest - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 38
ABOUT MP3/WMA MUSIC FILES For more information about digital MP3 and WMA files, please visit our website at www.cobyusa.com. Page 38 Coby Electronics Corporation - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 39
this device, please read the troubleshooting guide below and check our website at www.cobyusa.com for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and firmware updates. If these resources do not resolve the problem, please contact Technical Support. COBY Electronics Technical Support Address: 56-65 Rust St - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 40
TROUBLESHOOTING I cannot transfer files to the player. Ensure that your computer is running a supported operating system. If you are running Microsoft Windows 98 SE, ensure that the USB minimum recommended bitrate is 128kbps for MP3s and 96kbps for WMAs. Page 40 Coby Electronics Corporation - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 41
TROUBLESHOOTING Try lowering the volume to play this file. If you feel this is in error, please contact the service from which you downloaded the file. The LCD characters are corrupted or something is the Firmware Upgrades section of this manual for detailed instructions. www.cobyusa.com Page 41 - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 42
Support DRM Support Song Info Support Recording Format FM Frequency Range PC Interface Plug and Play Support Audio Output Audio Input Menu Language Support (Simp) 1 x "AAA" Battery 3.65" x 1.22" x 0.85" (WHD) Specifications and manual are subject to change without prior notice. 546ALD10 Page 42 - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 43
NOTES www.cobyusa.com Page 43 - Coby MP-C556 | User Manual - Page 44
COBY Electronics Corp. 56-65 Rust Street Maspeth, NY 11378 www.cobyusa.com www.ecoby.com
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read this manual carefully before operation.
MP-C546
Sports MP3 Player with FM Radio