MP-C7057 Mini MP3/Video Player with FM Radio and Integrated Stereo Speakers 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.
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.................................................... 10 FEATURES........................................................................ 11 GETTING STARTED.......................................................... 12 MP-C7057 at a Glance......................
TABLE OF CONTENTS PHOTO MODE.................................................................23 Photo List...................................................................................... 23 Photo Controls............................................................................ 23 Displaying Pictures Manually.......................................... 23 Displaying Pictures as a Slideshow................................ 24 FM RADIO MODE...........................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS Disconnecting from a Computer............................................ 39 Microsoft Windows........................................................... 39 Macintosh OS X................................................................. 39 VIDEO CONVERSION.................................................... 41 Installation................................................................................... 42 Converting Video..................................................................
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-C7057 2. USB Cable 3. Stereo Earphones 4. Installation CD 5.
FEATURES 512MB Integrated Flash Memory 1.5” CSTN Full-Color Display Integrated Stereo Speakers Plays Music, Video, Photos, and Text Plays Digital Music from most online stores and subscription services* Line-In Jack for Recording from Audio Sources ID3 and LRC support for song and synchronized lyric information display Integrated FM Radio and Recorder Integrated Microphone for Digital Voice Recording Mobile Data Storage Function USB 2.
GETTING STARTED MP-C7057 at a Glance Front View 1. LCD Display 6. 2. Navigation: Up Volume + Navigation: Enter Press Joystick 7. Power Indicator 3. Navigation: Left Prev/Rev Rear View 4. Navigation: Down Volume - 5. Navigation: Right Next/Fwd 8.
GETTING STARTED Left View Top View 9. Microphone 13. Neckstrap Hook 10. HOLD Switch 14. Line In (Record) 15. Headphone Out Right View 11. Power Play/Pause 12. Record Repeat A-B www.cobyusa.com Bottom View 16.
GETTING STARTED Display at a Glance Music Mode Screen (Play) Record Mode Screen Player Mode: Record Elapsed Recording time Folder name File name Total Recording time Page 14 Coby Electronics Corporation
GETTING STARTED Connecting Headphones Connect headphones/earphones to the Headphone Out jack for private listening. When headphones are connected, audio output from the integrated speakers will be stopped automatically. 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.
GETTING STARTED There are two ways to charge your player. Charge through your computer’s USB Port: Your player can be charged through a PC USB connection. Plug one end of the USB cable into the player’s USB Port and plug the other end into the USB port of a powered-on computer. When connected to a USB hub, the hub must be self-powered to charge the player’s battery. File transfers will extend the charge time.
GETTING STARTED 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, slide the HOLD switch down to the lock position. A lock icon will appear on-screen. To unlock the player, slide the HOLD switch up. Reset Function You may reset your player if it should freeze or otherwise behave abnormally. 1. Disconnect your player if it is connected to a computer. 2.
MAIN MENU Main Menu Overview The Main Menu gives you access to the different function modes of your player. When your player is powered on, it will enter the Main Menu automatically. The main menu consists of 9 items: Music, Video, Photo, FM Radio, Line-In Record, Ebook, Navigator, Setup, and Delete. To return to the Main Menu at any time, press and hold . To select a mode, press mode and then press .
MUSIC MODE Enter MUSIC mode from the Main Menu to play digital MP3 ,WMA or WAV audio files. MUSIC mode will play all compatible audio files on your player, regardless of directory. Music List Use the Music List to view all audio tracks loaded on your player. Press to view the Music List. Press to move the selection up; press the selection down. Press Press and hold Menu. or to move to confirm and play a selection.
MUSIC MODE Key Function Press Decrease the volume level. Press Increase the volume level. Hold Return to Main Menu. For more information about how to get music onto your player, please refer to the section “USB Connections > Transferring Files”. 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.
MUSIC MODE Item Description Normal Play tracks once in sequential order. Repeat One Play the current track repeatedly. Repeat All Play all tracks repeatedly. Shuffle Repeat Play tracks in random order. Intro Play the first 10 seconds of each track. The Play Mode options may also be changed in the SETUP menu. www.cobyusa.
VIDEO MODE Enter VIDEO mode to play SMV video files loaded on your player. Video List Use the Video List to view all video tracks loaded on your player. Press while in VIDEO mode to view the Video List. Press to move the selection up; press move the selection down. Press Press and hold Menu. or to to confirm and play a selection. to cancel and return to the Main Video Controls Use the following controls during video playback. Key Function Start/Resume track playback.
PHOTO MODE Enter PHOTO mode from the Main Menu to find and play picture files (JPEG, BMP) loaded on your player. Photo List Use the Photo List view all picture files loaded on your player. Press while in PHOTO mode to view the Photo List. Press to move the selection up; press move the selection down. Press Press and hold Menu. or to to confirm and display a selection.
PHOTO MODE Displaying Pictures as a Slideshow Select a photo from the Photo List and press to confirm. Press to start the slideshow. Press to stop the slideshow. Press to cancel the slideshow and return to the Photo List.
FM RADIO MODE Enter FM Radio Mode to listen to FM radio broadcasts. You must have a pair of headphones connected to the headphone jack to receive FM broadcasts; your player will utilize the headphone cord as an antenna. Basic FM Radio Operation Upon entering FM Radio mode, you can tune to stations manually (SEEK) or to preset stations (LISTEN). Press to change between these two modes. SEEK: Press or to tune to stations manually. To auto-seek to the next available broadcast station, press and hold or .
FM RADIO MODE 4. Press to confirm and store the station (e.g., Preset 01 is now set to the station 91.5). The LCD will display “Saved Station”. Store Presets Automatically Make sure that the player is in LISTEN mode. Press and hold . The player will automatically seek and store the first 25 frequencies with a broadcast signal. This will overwrite all previously stored preset stations. Delete a Preset Station Make sure that the player is in LISTEN mode. 1.
FM RADIO MODE Press to stop and save the recording. The recorded file will be saved to the folder “FM/” and named “FXXX.WAV” where XXX corresponds to the numerical sequence in which the recording was made (numbering starts from 001). www.cobyusa.
RECORD MODE Enter RECORD mode from the Main Menu to record sounds from external audio sources. Your player can record from three types of sources: Line-In, Microphone, or FM Radio. (See the Setup Mode section for details about changing the player’s recording options.) Line-in Recording Make recordings from an external device through the Line-In jack located on the top of your player. 1. Connect the external device to the Line-in jack using a 3.5mm male-to-male stereo cable. 2.
RECORD MODE 2. Press and hold to enter MICROPHONE RECORD mode. The player will start recording from the microphone. 3. Press to pause recording; press resume recording. 4. Press to stop and save the recording. The recorded file will be saved to the folder “VOICE/” and named “VOICEXXX.WAV” where XXX corresponds to the numerical sequence in which the recording was made (numbering starts from 001). www.cobyusa.
EBOOK MODE Enter EBOOK mode from the Main Menu to play text files (TXT) loaded on your player. EBook List Use the EBook List to view all text files loaded on your player. Press while in EBOOK Mode to view the EBook List. Press to move the selection up; press move the selection down. Press Press and hold Menu. or to to confirm and play a selection. to cancel and return to the Main EBook Controls To display a text file, select and confirm the file from the EBook List.
NAVIGATOR MODE Enter NAVIGATOR mode to browse all folders and files loaded on your player. If a compatible file is selected and confirmed, the file will be played in its corresponding mode. Music Mode: MP3, WMA, WAV Video Mode: SMV Photo Mode: JPEG, BMP EBook Mode: TXT Navigator Controls Press to move the selection up; press move the selection down. Press to to confirm a selection. If a folder has been selected, the contents of the folder will be displayed.
SETUP MODE Enter SETUP mode from the Main Menu to change your player’s internal option settings. To select an option, press enter, press . or . To confirm and To exit the Setup Menu, press and hold . The Setup Menu contains 9 options. Item Description Play Mode Set a Play Mode option. The options are Normal, Repeat One, Repeat All, Shuffle Repeat, and Preview. Equalizer Set a digital equalizer preset. The options are Normal, Pop, Rock, Classic, Jazz, and Bass.
SETUP MODE Item Description Record Settings Set the Recording Quality level for each recording source. The Rate options are: Normal, Middle, and High. Higher quality recordings will take up more memory than lower quality recordings. • Use the Joystick to change which field is highlighted (“Sou” or “Rate”). While “Sou” is highlighted, press to cycle through the Source options (Line-In, Microphone, and FM Radio).
DELETE MODE Enter DELETE mode to delete files on your player. You can also connect your player to a computer to easily manage your file library. Delete Controls Upon entering DELETE mode from the Main Menu, select the type of file you wish to delete (Music, Movie, Photo, or E-Book). Use the following controls in DELETE mode. Key Function Press Select the next file or folder (down). Press Select the previous file or folder (up). Press • If a folder is selected, the folder’s contents will be displayed.
USB CONNECTIONS Connect the MP-C7057 to a computer with the USB 2.0 cable provided to: Transfer files to and from your player. Perform basic file management functions. USB Driver Installation (Windows 98SE Only) It is not necessary to install the USB driver if your computer is running Microsoft Windows ME/2000/XP or newer, or Macintosh OS X. Computers running these operating systems will recognize your player automatically when connected.
USB CONNECTIONS For more information and support regarding music transfer and synchronization with Windows Media Player (WMP), please see the help section including with WMP (Click Help > Synchronizing Content to Devices).
USB CONNECTIONS Transferring Files The USB 2.0 connection makes it easy to transfer music files (or any other data files) quickly between the player and your computer. Simply use the player as you would a floppy disk using basic operating system commands. If you need further assistance with transferring files, please refer to your operating system’s instruction manual or on-screen help.
USB CONNECTIONS Microsoft Windows 1. Double-click the “My Computer” icon on your desktop and then double-click the MP-C7057 icon (MTP Multimedia Player). 2. Your player contains two folders: Data and Media. Drag your media files to the Media folder (e.g., MP3, WAV, WMA files). Drag all other types of files to the Data folder for 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. Macintosh OS X 1.
USB CONNECTIONS Disconnecting from a Computer Disconnect your player as instructed below to prevent 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. 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 CONNECTIONS 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.
VIDEO CONVERSION Use the video conversion software utility included on the Installation CD to create video files that are suitable for playback on the MP-C7057. Your player supports SMV files with the following specifications: 128 x 128 resolution at 15 frames per second (fps) The video conversion software is included for your convenience and is compatible with Microsoft Windows operating systems only. There are many other video conversion utilities available for download or purchase on the internet.
VIDEO CONVERSION Installation Please refer to the Installation CD for software installation procedures. Converting Video 1. Select the Input Video file to convert. The source file must be one of the following video types: RAW, AVI, DivX, Microsoft WMV, Intel Indeo, or MPG. DirectX 9.0, Media Player 9.0, and other codecs must be installed to support all media types. 2. Select the destination folder that the converted file will be saved to. 3. Click “CONVERT” to start the conversion process. 4.
WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER You can use Windows Media Player and a USB-MTP connection to manage your music media library with Microsoft Windows XP or newer. Please refer to the Quick Start Guide included with your player for more information. For more information and support regarding music transfer and synchronization with Windows Media Player (WMP), please see the help section included with WMP (click Help > Synchronizing Content to Devices). www.cobyusa.
FIRMWARE UPGRADES From time to time, COBY may release firmware upgrades to improve the performance of the MP-C7057 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.
FIRMWARE UPGRADES Your player will turn on automatically and update its firmware. * You must have a file compression utility installed on your computer. www.cobyusa.
ABOUT MP3/WMA MUSIC FILES For more information about digital MP3 and WMA files, please visit our website at www.cobyusa.com.
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. COBY Electronics Technical Support Address: 56-65 Rust St. Maspeth, NY 11378 Hours: 8:00 AM–11:00 PM EST, seven days a week Phone: 718-416-3197 or 800-681-2629 Email: techsupport@cobyusa.com Web: www.cobyusa.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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. Ensure that the player’s memory capacity is not full. Ensure that the Hold switch is disengaged. There is no sound during playback.
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. Try resetting your player (use a pin to press the Reset key on the rear of the player).
SPECIFICATIONS Display Type 1.5” Full-Color CSTN @ 128 x 128 Memory 512MB Integrated Flash Memory Audio Format Support MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM, WAV Video Format Support SMV: 128 x 128, 15fps Photo Format Support JPEG DRM Support WMDRM10* Song Info Support ID3, LRC Recording Format IMA-ADPCM Encoding FM Frequency Range 87.5 - 108.0MHz PC Interface USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (MSC or MTP) Plug and Play Support Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP or newer Mac OS X Audio Output 3.
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