USB-Stick MP3 Player MP-300-1G MP-300-2G MP-300-4G Instruction Manual Please read this manual carefully before operation
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. NOTICE: This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft. www.cobyusa.
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 13. Power-Cord Protection: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point which they exit from the product. 14. Protective Attachment Plug: The product may be equipped with an attachment plug with overload protection. This is a safety feature.
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 not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 21.
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.......................
Table of Contents USB Connection.........................................................22 Connecting to a Computer........................................22 Transferring Files.............................................................23 Disconnecting from a Computer............................... 24 Microsoft Windows........................................ 24 Macintosh OS X............................................. 25 Firmware Upgrade....................................................
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 4 5 1. MP-300 2. Stereo Earphones 3. USB Extension Cable 4. 1 x “AAA” Battery 5. Instruction Booklet www.cobyusa.
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.
Getting Started MP-300 at a Glance Top View 1. MENU button 2. Volume + 3. Volume - 4. Previous/Reverse 5. Next/Forward 6. Play/Pause/Stop 1 3 5 2 4 6 Bottom View 7. HOLD Switch 8. USB Cap 9. Battery Cover Front View 10. LCD Display 11. Neckstrap Hook 11 10 Right View 12. Headphone Out Jack www.cobyusa.
Getting Started Play Mode Display Record Mode Display Page 12 Coby Electronics Corporation
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 comfortable listening. Hearing experts advise against the constant use of personal stereos played at high volume. Constant high-volume use can lead to hearing loss. If you experience ringing in your ears or hearing loss, discontinue use immediately and seek medical advice.
Getting Started 4. 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 Using the MP-300 Controls Power On/Off To turn your player on, press will light. . The LED indicator To turn your player off, hold for at least 3 seconds. The LED indicator will darken. Hold Switch The Hold feature locks (disables) your player’s controls to prevent accidental key presses when it is in your pocket or bag. To lock the player’s controls, slide the HOLD switch to the right in the direction of the arrow. A Lock icon will be displayed on the screen.
Getting Started 3. Power on your player. Your player has now been reset. Navigating the Menu Interface It is easy to use the MP-300 controls to select menu options, items, and files on your player. To move the selection cursor (highlight), press the arrow keys. To move quickly in any direction, press and hold the arrow keys. To highlight the previous item to the left (or up), press . To highlight the next item to the right (or down), press .
Play Music Enter PLAY MUSIC mode from the Main Menu to play digital MP3 or WMA music files. 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 Function Press Start/Resume track playback. During playback, press to pause playback. Hold (2 seconds) Stop track playback completely. Press Play the next track. Hold Fast-forward through the current track. Press Play the previous track.
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”. For more information about digital MP3 and WMA music files, please refer to the section “About MP3/WMA Music Files”. Repeat A-B Mode Set a segment of a music track to repeat in a continuous loop. During playback: To set the starting point “A” of the loop, press To set the end point “B” of the loop, press again.
Setting Enter SETTING mode from the Main Menu to change your player’s internal option settings. The Setting Menu contains 11 options. To select an option, press enter, press . To exit the Setting Menu, press Item or . To confirm and . Description Equalizer Set a digital equalizer preset. The options are Normal, Pop, Rock, Classic, Jazz, and Bass. Repeat Mode Set a Repeat Mode option. The options are Normal, Repeat One, Repeat All, Shuffle Repeat, Dir Normal, Dir All Repeat, Dir Shuffle Repeat.
Setting Item Description Record Set Set the Recording Quality level for Voice or FM recordings. The options are 32Kbps (lowest quality), 44Kbps, 64Kbps, and 88Kbps (highest quality). Higher quality recordings will take up more memory than lower quality recordings. Langauge Set the Language that the menus appear in. Version View your player’s firmware information. Info View your player’s memory information. USB Mode Page 20 Set the USB mode to MSC or MTP.
Folder Enter FOLDER mode to view, play, or delete files on your player. You can also connect your player to a computer to easily manage your file library. Folder Controls A directory tree will be displayed on-screen upon entering FOLDER mode from the Main Menu. Use the following controls in FOLDER mode. Key Function Press Select the next file or folder (down). Press Select the previous file or folder (up). If a folder is selected, the folder’s contents will be displayed.
USB Connection Connect the MP-300 to a computer to: Transfer files to and from your player. Perform basic file management functions. If you are using Windows 98 SE, you must install a USB driver. Download the driver from the Coby website at: www.cobyusa.com. Connecting to a Computer 1. Make sure the player is turned off. 2. Remove the USB Cap and plug the MP-300 directly into your computer’s USB port. You may choose to use a USB extension cable to connect to a computer.
USB Connection Transferring Files 1. Connect the MP-200 to a computer. 2. Open the computer’s file browser (e.g., “Windows Explorer”). 3. Select the music files to transfer and drag-and-drop them onto the “Removable Disk” icon that represents your MP-300. You may also transfer files from your MP-300 to a computer. Do not disconnect the MP-300 or otherwise interrupt the file transfer process. Doing so may corrupt your files and/or the player’s firmware.
USB Connection Disconnecting from a Computer Follow the steps below to prevent data loss or 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. Safely Remove Hardware: Select “USB Mass Storage Device” from the list that appears and then click on “Stop”. Stop a Hardware Device: Select “USB Mass Storage Device” from the list that appears and then click on “OK”.
USB Connection 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 player and your computer. www.cobyusa.
Firmware Upgrade From time to time, COBY may release firmware upgrades to improve the performance of the MP-300 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 player. If you are experiencing abnormal behavior with your player, you may choose to restore (format) your player before updating its firmware. Do not interrupt the firmware upgrade process—doing so could damage your player and render it inoperable.
About MP3/WMA Files For more information about digital MP3 and WMA files, please visit our website at www.cobyusa.com. www.cobyusa.
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 running Microsoft Windows 98 SE, ensure that the USB driver has been properly installed. If using the supplied 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.
Troubleshooting Try lowering the volume of the player. Ensure that the headphones are attached securely to the player. 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.
Specifications Display Type 128 x 32 Dot-Matrix LCD with Backlight Memory Integrated Flash Memory MP-300-1G: 1GB MP-300-2G: 2GB MP-300-4G: 4GB Audio Format Support MP3, WMA DRM Support -- Song Info Support ID3 FM Frequency Range 87.5 - 108.0MHz PC Interface USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (MSC) Plug and Play Support Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP or newer Mac OS X Audio Output 3.5mm Stereo (Headphone) Power Supply 1 x “AAA” Battery Unit Dimensions 2.2” x 2.87” x 0.
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