MP-C832 USB-Stick MP3 Player 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. 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........................................................................... 8 FEATURES...............................................................................................
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 6 1. MP-C832 2. Stereo Earphones 3. USB Extension Cable 4. 1 x “AAA” Battery 5. Installation CD 6.
FEATURES 128MB Integrated Flash Memory Plays MP3 and WMA Digital Music Files Mobile Data Storage Function Convenient Integrated USB Plug (no cables required) USB 2.0 for Ultra-Fast File Transfers (up to 40x faster than USB 1.0) www.cobyusa.
GETTING STARTED MP-C832 at a Glance Top View 1. LED Indicator 2. Volume – 3. Volume + 4. Previous 5. Play/Pause/Stop 6. Next 7. Neckstrap Hook Bottom View 8. USB Cap 9. Battery Cover 1 2 3 4 5 6 10.
GETTING STARTED Connections 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 Connecting to a Computer If you are using Windows 98 SE, you must install the USB driver contained on the supplied Installation CD. Please see the USB Driver Installation section for more information. To connect to a computer: 1. Make sure the player is turned off. 2. Remove the USB Cap and plug the MP-C832 directly into your computer’s USB port.
GETTING STARTED 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”.
GETTING STARTED USB Driver Installation 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. If your computer is running Windows 98 SE: 1. Insert the Installation CD into your computer’s CD or DVD drive. Make sure to place the mini-CD in the center, recessed well of the drive tray. 2.
PLAYING MUSIC Using the MP-C832 Controls Power On/Off To turn your player on, press To turn your player off, hold will darken. . The LED indicator will light. for at least 3 seconds. The LED indicator Reset Function If your player freezes or otherwise behaves abnormally, remove the battery for 3 seconds. Replace the battery and restart your player. Music Playback Controls Use the following controls during music playback. The LED indicator will flash during music playback.
FIRMWARE UPGRADES Upgrading the Firmware From time to time, COBY may release firmware upgrades to improve the performance of the MP-C832 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.
ABOUT MP3/WMA MUSIC FILES For more information about digital MP3 and WMA files, please visit our website at www.cobyusa.com. What is an MP3? MP3 (short for MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) is a compressed digital audio file. MP3 files can deliver audio at a quality that nearly matches compact discs (CDs), but are about one-tenth the size of CD-audio. How can I play an MP3? MP3s may be played on a wide variety of devices.
ABOUT MP3/WMA MUSIC FILES Creating MP3/WMA Files You can create your own digital audio files for personal use by “ripping” your music CDs and converting them to an MP3 or WMA. To create your own MP3 files, you will need a computer with an application installed that can rip and encode MP3s or WMAs. Windows Media Player 10 is one software application made available by Microsoft that will rip and convert CDs to an MP3 or WMA file.
ABOUT MP3/WMA MUSIC FILES If you have Windows Media Player installed on your computer (or another, similar program), you may choose to use its media management functions to transfer your files. COBY MP3 Players with USB-MTP support will enable the advanced media management functions of Windows Media Player. Please visit www.microsoft.com for more Windows Media Player information and support.
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING There is no sound during playback. Check the volume level. Ensure that the headphones are attached securely to the player. The sound quality of the music is poor. Try playing the file on your computer. If the sound quality is still poor, try downloading the file again or re-encoding the file yourself. Ensure that the bit rate of the file is not too low. The higher the bit rate of the file, the better it will sound.
SPECIFICATIONS Display Type LED Indicator Memory 128MB Integrated Flash Memory Audio Format Support MP3, WMA DRM Support -- Song Info Support -- 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) Signal-to-Noise Ratio 90dB Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz Power Supply 1 x “AAA” Battery Unit Dimensions 3.74” x 1.18” x 0.87” (WHD) Specifications and manual are subject to change without prior notice.
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