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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 the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
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. Note: If the product suddenly has no response or powers off, an electrostatic discharge may be the cause.
Precautions FCC Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions: All operating and usage instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Important Safety Instructions This plug will only fit into the power outlet in one direction. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the direction of the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 12.
Important Safety Instructions 16. Power Lines: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from pressing such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal. 17.
Table of Contents Precautions.................................................................. 2 Important Safety Instructions............................... 5 Table of Contents........................................................ 8 Package Contents.................................................... 10 Features........................................................................ 11 Getting Started.......................................................... 12 Controls at a Glance......................
Table of Contents Firmware Upgrades...................................................28 Troubleshooting....................................................... 29 Specifications............................................................ 32 www.cobyusa.
Package Contents Please make sure that the items shown below are included in the package. Should an item be missing, please contact the local retailer from which you purchased this product. 1. COBY Photo Album 2. USB Cable 3. Instruction Manual 4. Stereo Earphones 5.
Features 2.4” TFT LCD Display (320 x 240) Integrated 1GB Flash Memory Display JPEG and GIF Image files Plays MP3 and WMA Audio Files Photo Slideshow Mode Integrated SD/MMC Card Slot (SDHC compatible) USB 2.0 Hi-Speed for Fast File Transfers Integrated Rechargeable Battery Attractive Carrying Case www.cobyusa.
Getting Started Controls at a Glance 1. MENU 2. Left / Previous 3. Right / Next 4. Option 5. Play / Pause 6. Reset Button 7. LCD Screen 8. Neckstrap Hole 9. Earphone Jack 10. USB Port 11.
Getting Started Powering Your Photo Album Your photo album has an integrated rechargeable battery. Typical music playtime is up to 5 hours (when playing an MP3 encoded at 128 kbps and the battery is fully charged). Upon initial use, the battery should be charged fully (8 hours) to ensure optimal performance and battery life. Playing time is an estimated value. Actual play time may vary depending on encoding method used and other factors.
Getting Started Turning Your Photo Album On/Off To turn the album on, press and hold until you see the “COBY” screen. To turn the album off, press and hold until you see “Good Bye!”. Resetting Your Photo Album If the album should freeze or otherwise work improperly, use a paper clip to press the reset button located on the rear of the device. Installing a SD Memory Card (optional) You can upgrade the memory capacity of your album by adding an SD, SDHC, or MMC memory card.
Main Menu The Main Menu gives you access to the different function modes of your album. To access the Main Menu at any time, press and hold . PHOTO MUSIC SETUP If a memory card has been installed, press to toggle between the unit’s internal memory and the card. Press or to select a mode (Photo, Music, Setup) and then press to confirm. www.cobyusa.
Photo Mode Enter PHOTO mode from the Main Menu to find and display JPG, GIF, and BMP photo files loaded on your album. To enter Photo mode, select and confirm PHOTO from the Main Menu. The Photo Browser will appear on screen, and all available photos will display as thumbnail images. Photo Browser Controls Use the Photo Browser to navigate all folders and photo files loaded on your album. Press to move the selection left; press to move the selection right. Press to confirm the selection. IMG001.
Photo Mode Photo Viewer Controls When you select a photo from the Photo Browser, the Photo Viewer will launch to display your photos. Press or respectively. Press off. Press and hold options. Press to view the previous or next photo, to toggle slideshow mode on or to access the Photo Viewer to return to the Photo Browser. Photo Viewer Options Press and hold Press Press to access the Photo Viewer options. or to select an option and press to confirm.
Music Mode Enter Music mode from the Main menu to play your MP3, WMA, or WAV music files. To enter MUSIC mode, select and confirm MUSIC from the Main Menu. The Music Player will appear on screen.
Music Mode Music Player Controls The Music Player allows you to view and play all compatible music files loaded on the unit. Use the following controls during music playback. Key Function Press Start/Resume track playback. During playback, press pause playback. Press Play the next track (up). Hold Fast-forward through the current track. Press Play the previous track (down). Hold Reverse through the current track. Press and then press Increase the volume level.
Music Mode Music Player Options Press and hold Press Press to access the Music Player options. or to select an option and press to confirm. to cancel and return to the previous screen. Item Description EQ Set a digital equalizer preset (Normal, Classic, Jazz, Rock, Pop, Bass). Repeat Set the Repeat playback mode: Normal (Play all tracks once) Repeat One (Repeat the current track) Repeat All (Repeat all tracks) Random (Shuffle all tracks).
Setup Mode Enter the Setup mode to set your album’s system options. To enter Setup mode, select and confirm SETUP in the Main menu. To select an option, press enter, press . or . To confirm and Press screen. To exit the Setup Menu, press and hold to cancel and return to the previous . The Setup menu contains the following options: Photo, Music, Display, Language, Date & Time, and System.
Setup Mode Display Item Description Backlight Adjust the duration of time (in seconds) that the backlight will remain on after a key press. A setting of “Always On” will keep the backlight on continuously. Brightness Adjust the brightness of the display. Language Set the Language that the on-screen menus appear in (English, Spanish, German, Portuguese, French). Time Set the internal Time of the album. • Press to select a field to adjust (Hour, Minute, AM/PM).
Setup Mode System Item Description Information View the Memory and Firmware information of your album. Auto Play Set the Auto Play feature on or off. When Auto Play is active, photos saved to internal memory will be displayed automatically when the album is turned on. Default Restore all of the album's options to their factory-default state. www.cobyusa.
USB Connections Connect the Coby photo album to a computer with a USB cable to: Transfer files to and from your album Perform basic file management functions. Connecting to a Computer Connect the album to your computer with a USB cable. Upon connection: Your computer will be detected as a “Removable Disk” when you open “My Computer”. It may take your computer several minutes to recognize and set up the device the first time it is connected depending on your hardware configuration.
USB Connections Do not disconnect or otherwise interrupt the device during transmission - this could damage or corrupt the album’s firmware or your files. If the album is accidentally disconnected and is not working properly, reset your device (press the Reset button located on the rear of the album). Microsoft Windows 1. Double-click the “My Computer” icon on your desktop and then doubleclick the album’s icon (Removable Disk). 2. Locate the files you would like to transfer from your computer.
USB Connections 2. Locate the files you would like to transfer from your computer. Use your mouse to select the files to transfer and then drag-and-drop them onto the Removable Disk icon that represents your album. Disconnecting from a Computer Disconnect your album as instructed below to detect data loss or file/firmware corruption. Microsoft Windows 1. Double-click the green arrow in the taskbar located on the lower-right side of the computer screen (Safely Remove Hardware). 2.
USB Connections Macintosh OS X 1. On the left side of the Finder Window, identify the appropriate Removable Disk icon. 2. Click on the “Eject” arrow on the right of the Removable Disk icon. 3. Disconnect the USB cable from the album and your computer. www.cobyusa.
Firmware Upgrades From time to time, COBY may release firmware upgrades to improve the performance of the device or to add additional features. Please check the COBY website periodically at www.cobyusa.com to see if new firmware has been released for your device. If you are experiencing abnormal behavior with your device, you may choose to restore (format) your device before updating its firmware. Do not interrupt the firmware upgrade process—doing so could damage your device and render it inoperable.
Troubleshooting If you have a problem 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. If these resources 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.
Troubleshooting I cannot transfer files to the player. Ensure that your computer is running a supported operating system. If you are using a USB extension cable, ensure that it is securely attached to the player and the PC, or try using another USB cable. If you have connected the player through a USB hub, try connecting the player directly to your computer. Ensure that the player’s memory capacity is not full. There is no sound during playback. Check the volume level.
Troubleshooting The player will not play my music file. Ensure that the file is in a compatible format. The file may be copy-protected and you no longer have authorization 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 wrong with the display. Ensure that the correct menu language has been set.
Specifications Display Type 2.4” Full-Color TFT @ 320x240 Memory Integrated 1GB Flash SD or MMC memory cards (2GB max) SDHC memory cards (32GB max) Audio Format Support MP3, WMA, WAV Photo Format Support JPEG, GIF, BMP PC Interface USB 2.0 Plug and Play Support Windows 2000/XP or newer Mac OS X Audio Output 3.5mm Stereo (Headphone) Power Supply Rechargeable Lithium-Polymer Battery USB Charge Unit Dimensions 3.27” x 2.2” x 0.
Coby Electronics Corporation 56-65 Rust Street Maspeth, NY 11378 www.cobyusa.com www.ecoby.com Coby is a registered trademark of Coby Electronics Corporation. Printed in China.
