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Product Type MP3 & Video Player with Touchscreen
Display 2.8" TFT LCD, 320x240 pixels
Memory Capacity 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB (model dependent)
Expandable Memory miniSD card slot (supports up to 2GB)
Supported Audio Formats MP3, WMA
Supported Video Formats AVI (XviD) at 320x240, 30fps
Supported Photo Formats JPG, BMP, GIF
Supported Text Formats TXT
FM Radio 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
PC Interface USB 2.0 High-Speed
Battery Type Rechargeable Lithium-Polymer
Charging Method USB connection to computer (8 hours for full charge)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 2.2" x 4.0" x 0.6" (56 x 102 x 15 mm)
Weight Approx. 85 g (with battery)
Power Source Built-in rechargeable battery or USB power
Audio Output 3.5mm stereo headphone jack
Controls Touchscreen, physical buttons (volume, power, hold)
Included Accessories USB cable, stereo earphones, protective pouch, stylus, instruction manual
Operating Systems Supported Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X
Main Functions Music player, video player, photo viewer, FM radio, text reader, file explorer, calendar, clock, settings

Frequently Asked Questions - MP822 COBY

How do I charge the Coby MP822?
Connect the player to a computer using the supplied USB cable. The computer must be powered on and not in sleep mode. A full charge takes about 8 hours.
What file formats are supported for music?
The player supports MP3 and WMA audio formats.
Can I play videos on the MP822?
Yes, it supports AVI files encoded with XviD at 320x240 resolution and 30 fps. Use the included Coby Media Manager software to convert videos.
How do I reset the player if it freezes?
Use a paper clip to gently press the Reset button located on the bottom of the player. Disconnect from USB first.
Why is there no sound during playback?
Check the volume level and ensure headphones are securely connected. Also make sure the Hold switch is disengaged.
How can I expand the memory?
Insert a miniSD memory card (up to 2GB) into the slot on the bottom of the player.
How do I transfer files from my computer to the player?
Connect via USB, then drag and drop files into the player's folder. On Windows, use CTRL+C / CTRL+V; on Mac, use Apple+C / Apple+V.
What should I do if the touchscreen is not responding correctly?
Go to Settings > Calibrate and follow the on-screen instructions to recalibrate the touch points.
Can I listen to FM radio without headphones?
No, headphones must be connected because they act as the antenna for FM reception.
How do I enable the Hold function?
Press and hold the Menu/Hold button to disable controls. Press and hold again to re-enable.

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USER MANUAL MP822 COBY

2.8" High-Resolution MP3 & Video Player with Touchscreen Controls

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Music Video Photos Radio Text Explorer Calendar Clock Settings

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Instruction Manual Page 2

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Using the Touchscreen Controls ....8

Disabling the Controls (Hold) 8

GETTING STARTED 10

Charging the Battery 10

Charging with a Computer 10

Turning Your Player On/Off 11

Resetting the Player 11

Installing a miniSD Memory Card (optional) ... 11

Main Menu Controls 13

MUSIC MODE 14

Music Browser Controls 14

Now Playing Controls (Music Playback) ...... 15

Quick Option Menu 16

VIDEO MODE.... 19

Video Browser Controls 19

Video Playback Controls ....20

PHOTO MODE 22

Photo Browser Controls ....22

Photo Viewer Controls ....23

Quick Option Menu 23

Table of Contents

RADIO MODE 25

Radio Tuning Controls 25

Quick Option Menu 26

TEXT MODE ....28

Text Browser Controls ....28

Text Reader Controls ....29

Quick Option Menu 29

FILES MODE ....31

Explorer Controls 31

Quick Option Menu ....32

CALENDAR MODE ....34

CLOCK MODE 35

Setting Controls ....35

SETTING MODE ....36

Setting Options ....36

Language Select 36

Memory Information ....36

Version 37

Factory Setup.... 37

Personal Setup 37

Time Setup 37

Calibrate 38

TRANSFERRING FILES TO THE PLAYER ......39

Connecting to a Computer....39

Transferring Files 40

Microsoft Windows 40

Macintosh OS X 40

Table of Contents

Disconnecting from a Computer 41

Microsoft Windows 41

Macintosh OS X 41

Coby Media Manager ....42

Microsoft Windows Installation ....42

Macintosh OS X Installation ....43

VIDEO CONVERSION ....44

FIRMWARE UPGRADES 45

SAFETY NOTICES 46

TROUBLESHOOTING ....51

FEATURES 54

SPECIFICATIONS ....55

Package Contents

Congratulations on your purchase of a Coby MP822 Video MP3 Player. This package contains the following items:

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COBY Player
USB Cable
✦ Instruction Manual
✦ Professional Stereo Earphones
Protective Pouch

Should one of the above items be missing, please contact the retailer from whom you purchased this product.

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Top View

  1. Neckstrap Insert
  2. USB Port

Connect to a computer to transfer media files to the player.

  1. 3.5mm Headphone Jack

Left View

  1. Menu Navigation: Up
  2. Menu Navigation: Down
  3. Stylus

Front View

  1. Speaker
  2. LCD Touchscreen

Tap the display with your finger to activate the on-screen control.

  1. OK Button

Bottom View

  1. Reset Button
  2. miniSD Card Slot

Load a miniSD memory card here to upgrade the memory capacity of the player.

Right View

12. Power Button

★ Press and hold to power the player on/off.

13. Volume Button

14. Menu/Hold Button

- Press and hold to disable the player controls. Press again to re-enable.

Using the Touchscreen Controls

Your video MP3 player comes equipped with an easy-to-use touchscreen which allows access to the player's functions. Use your finger tip or the stylus to tap the area of the screen where a control icon is displayed. If you tap and hold an icon, it will register as a continuous button press.

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To avoid damaging the screen, do not touch it with excessive force or with any object other than your finger or the stylus. For best response, make sure your hands are clean before using the touchscreen controls.

Disabling the Controls (Hold)

When the Hold button is engaged, the player's controls are disabled.

To disable the controls, press and hold the

button.
To enable the controls, press and hold the button again.

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You may want to disable the controls to avoid turning on the player or activating the controls accidentally when it is in your pocket or bag.

Re-enable the controls to continue.

Charging the Battery

Your player has an integrated rechargeable battery. Upon initial use, the battery should be charged fully to ensure optimal performance and battery life. If the player has not been used for a long period of time, the battery may need to be recharged. Upon initial use, the battery should be charged fully (8 hours) to ensure optimal performance and battery life.

USB Port USB Port

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The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble, incinerate, or heat the battery. Do not leave the battery in a place subject to direct sunlight, or in a car with its windows closed. Do not connect the player to a power source other than that which is indicated here or on the label as this may result in the risk of fire or electric shock.

Charging with a Computer

Your player can be charged through a USB computer connection. Use the supplied USB cable to connect the player to your computer's USB port. The computer must be powered on and not in sleep mode. When the player is

connected and charging, a USB symbol will be displayed on the player's screen.

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When connected to a USB hub, the hub must be self-powered to charge the player's battery.

Turning Your Player On/Off

To turn the player on, press and hold the button until the screen turns on.
To turn the player off, press and hold the button until the screen turns off.

Resetting the Player

If your player freezes and fails to respond, or in the event of a malfunction, you will need to perform the reset function. To reset:

  1. Disconnect your player if it is connected to a computer.
  2. Use a paper clip to gently press the Reset button located on the bottom of the player.

Installing a miniSD Memory Card (optional)

You can upgrade the memory capacity of your player by adding miniSD memory card.

Insert miniSD card into the slot as shown in the illustration below.

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This player supports memory cards up to 2GB in size.

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When you turn on the player, you will see the Main menu.

From the Main menu, you can access each of your MP3 player's function modes. These modes are:

Music Browse and play music
Photos Browse and view pictures
Video Browse and play movies
Radio Listen to FM radio broadcasts
Text Browse and read text files
Files Browse all files
Calendar Launch the calendar program
Clock Set the internal clock display
Settings Adjust the player’s options

Each function mode is represented by an icon on the Main Menu screen. To enter a mode, tap the icon with your finger. You may also use the player's standard controls to access each mode: Press the or button to move the selection, then press to confirm.

Music Video Photos Radio Text Explorer Calendar Clock Settings 12:30 PM

Browse for and play your music files.

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For information about loading music onto your player, please refer to the section “Transferring Files to the Player”.

Music Browser Controls

When you choose MUSIC mode from the Main menu, you will see the Music Browser screen.

You may browse through a list using any of the following methods:

✿ Press the or button on the unit.
✨ Tap directly on an item within the list.
Tap the Arrow Up < ↗> or Arrow Down < ↘ icons at the bottom of the screen.

3:20 PM Audio Lib Currently Play >> All Songs >> Artists >> Albums >> Genres >> My Favorites >> Add to AudioList >> Update Audio Lib >>

To confirm a selection, press or tap the desired selection on the LCD screen.
To return to the previous screen, press the button or tap the Back Icon < ← > in the top lefthand corner of the display screen.

If your music files contain ID3 song information tags, you will be able to view your music files by Artist, Album, Track (song title) or Genre.

To view all files (including those that do not contain ID3 information), select “All Songs” or use the Folder Explorer option.

If music is already playing, you will have the additional option to return to the Now Playing screen.

Now Playing Controls (Music Playback)

To start playing music, browse for your desired MP3 file and tap the song title to start playback.

When a song is playing, the Now Playing screen appears:

Time Display Battery Level Volume Level Indicator Back Icon Music Player File Browser Icon Quick Option Icon Equalizer Frequency Bands File Name Love.MP3 Total Time Equalizer Icon Elapsed Time Play Mode 04:29 ROCK 04:55 Volume Icon Current track/ Total Tracks Next Icon Previous Icon Play/Pause Icon Progress Bar

Use the following controls during music playback.

Function Key Action
To pause/resume playbackPressor tap the Play/Pause Icon on screen
To play the next track Tap▶|on screen
To forward-scan through the track Hold▶|on screen
To play the previous track Tap|◀|on screen
To reverse-scan through the track Hold|◀|on screen
To adjust the volume levelPress, then press the<UP> or <DOWN> button.
To access the Quick Option menu (see section below for details)Tap □on screen
To return to the Music Explorer screenTap □on screen
To return to the previous screenTap ▼on screen

Quick Option Menu

The Quick Option menu gives you easy access to your player's option settings.

Tap < > to access the Quick Option menu during music playback.
To browse through the settings, press the or button or tap < ▼> or < ▶> on screen.
To select a setting, press the button or tap the desired selection on screen.

To return to the previous screen, tap < > on screen.

Repeat Mode

Change the repeat options to adjust the order in which tracks are played.

Item Description
Normal Play tracks in normal order
Single Play the current track repeatedly
Random Play tracks in random order
All Play all tracks repeatedly

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You may also toggle between settings by tapping the onscreen Play Mode icon.

Sound Effect (Equalizer)

Select a digital equalizer preset to optimize the way the player processes audio signals. The options are: NORMAL, CLASSIC, ROCK, POP, or JAZZ.

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You may also toggle between settings by tapping the Equalizer icon.

Pre-Listen

Use this option to play only the first section of each track.

Music Mode

The settings are: Close (no section selected), 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 15 seconds, and 20 seconds.

Set Play Speed

Adjust the playback tempo(0.5/slowest 1.0/normal speed 1.5/fastest).

Browse for and play your video files.

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Your player supports AVI files encoded with XviD at 320 x 240 and 30 fps. Videos may need to be encoded with the included software for device playback.

For more information about converting video, please refer to the section "Video Conversion".

For more information about how to get movies onto your player, please refer to the section "Transferring Files to the Player".

Video Browser Controls

When you choose VIDEO mode from the Main menu, you will see the Video Browser screen. Use the Video Browser to find all folders and video files loaded on your player.

You may browse through a list using any of the following methods:

✿ Press the or button on the unit.

✨ Tap directly on an item within the list.

Tap the Arrow Up◀> or Arrow Down ◀> icons at the bottom of the screen.

To confirm a selection, press or tap the desired selection on the LCD screen.

To return to the previous screen, press the button or tap the Back Icon < ← > in the top lefthand corner of the display screen.

Video Playback Controls

When a video is playing, hold the player horizontally, the Now Playing screen appears:

Video Playing Window Elapsed Time Total Time 00:01:30 00:10:00

Use the following controls during video playback.

Function Key Action
To pause/resume playbackTap ▶ / || or press thebutton
To play the next videoTap ▶| on LCD, or press thebutton
To forward-scan through the videoHold ▶ on LCD, or hold thebutton
To play the previous videoTap |◀ on LCD, or press thebutton
To reverse-scan through the videoHold |◀ on LCD, or hold thebutton
To adjust the volume levelTap ▶ on LCD or press thebutton, then press theorbutton.
To rotate the video playing windowTap ▶ on LCD
To return to the Video Explorer screenTap ▶ on LCD

To view the controls when the video is playing, tap the screen once.

Browse for and view your photo files.

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For more information about how to get photo files onto your player, please refer to the section "Transferring Files to the Player".

Photo Browser Controls

When you choose PHOTO mode from the Main menu, the Photo Browser screen will appear.

Use the Photo Browser to find folders and photo files loaded on your player.

You may browse through a list using any of the following methods:

✿ Press the or button on the unit.
✨ Tap directly on an item within the list.
✨ Tap the Arrow Up ◀ > or Arrow Down < ➕ icons at the bottom of the screen.

To confirm a selection, press or tap the desired selection on the LCD screen.
To return to the previous screen, press the button or tap the Back Icon < ← > in the top lefthand corner of the display screen.

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Photo Viewer Controls

To view a photo, browse through the photo list and then tap the filename to confirm.

The following functions may be performed from the Photo Viewer screen.

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Function Key Action
To view the previous or next pictureTap ▲ or ▼, or you can press theorbutton.
To rotate a photoTap, or press thebutton.
To access the Quick Option menu (see the section below for more information)Tap , or press thebutton.
To return to the Photo ExplorerTap ← , or press thebutton

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To view the controls when the photo is displayed, tap the screen once.

Quick Option Menu

The Quick Option menu gives you easy access to your player's option settings.

Tap < > to access the Quick Option menu while a photo is displayed (Photo Viewer).
To browse through the settings, press the or DOWN> button or tap < 🔊 > or < ➕.
To select a setting, press the button or tap the desired selection.

To return to the previous screen, tap < ↩ >.

Slide Setting

Enter this menu to turn slideshow mode on or off, or to adjust the amount of time between photos during slideshow mode.

Listen to FM radio broadcasts.

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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.

Radio Tuning Controls

When you choose RADIO from the Main menu, the Radio Tuning screen will appear.

You can scan for stations, tune to stations manually, or tune to preset stations.

The following functions may be performed from the Radio Tuning screen.

3:20 PM FM Radio America < 89.30 >Mhz 87.50MHz 108.00MHz

Function Action
Tune to the next station manually.Tap ◀ or ▶
Tune to the next preset station.Tap ▶
To adjust the volume levelTap , then tap < + > or < - >; Or press thebutton, then press theorbutton
To access the Quick Options menu (see the section below for details)Tap [icon], or press the <MENU> button
To back to the previous screenTap [icon]

Quick Option Menu

Tap <3> to access the Quick Option menu on the FM Radio screen.
To browse through the settings, press the or button; or, tap < 🔊> or < ▼.
To select a setting, press the button or tap the desired selection onscreen.

To return to the previous screen, tap < ↩ >.

Search Station

Use this function to scan for all stations within broadcast reception range. The player will automatically seek and save all frequencies with a broadcast signal to the Preset Station list.

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Performing this function will overwrite any previously stored Preset Stations.

Radio Mode

Area Select

Set the FM frequency range area (Europe, Japan, American).

Save Station Info

Save the current station to Preset Stations.

Read Station Info

View the Preset Station list. Select a preset from the list to tune to the station, or delete the selected station from the list.

Delete Station Info

Delete a single preset station from the preset list.

Delete All Station Info

Delete all preset stations.

Read text files loaded on your player (TXT).

Text Browser Controls

When you select TEXT from the Main menu, the Text Browser Screen will appear.

Use the Text Browser to locate folders and files loaded on your player.

You may browse through a list using any of the following methods:

✿ Press the or button on the unit.
✨ Tap directly on an item within the list.
✨ Tap the Arrow Up < ⬇> or Arrow Down < ⬇> icons at the bottom of the screen.

3:20 PM E-Book Current Directory:C:/EBOOK/ Upward Directory Freiends.txt News.txt

To confirm a selection, press or tap the desired selection on the LCD screen.
To return to the previous screen, press the button or tap the Back Icon <in the top lefthand corner of the display screen.

Text Mode

Text Reader Controls

To display a text file, select and confirm the file from the Text Browser.

Function Key Action
To go to the next page.Tap COBY MP822 - Text Reader Controls - 1, or pressbutton
To go the the previous pageTap COBY MP822 - Text Reader Controls - 2
To move the text display forward one linePressbutton
To move the text display backward one line Pressbutton
To return to the Text Browser screenTap COBY MP822 - Text Reader Controls - 3
To access the Quick Option MenuTap COBY MP822 - Text Reader Controls - 4

Quick Option Menu

The Quick Option menu gives you easy access to your player's option settings.

Tap <> to access the Quick Option menu from the Text Reader screen.
To browse through the settings, press the or button; or, tap < 🔗 > or < ➕.
To select a setting, press the button; or, tap the desired selection onscreen.
To return to the previous screen, tap <

Text Mode

Auto Browse

Set the Auto Browse on or off.

Scroll Interval

Set the duration of page display when the player is in Auto display mode.

Scroll Interval 1

Tap ◀> or < ◀to adjust the duration in seconds.
Tap ◀> to confirm.
Tap < > to exit the setting without saving.

Scroll Extent

Set the auto scroll target as one page or one line.

Enter Files mode to browse all folders and files loaded on your player.

To enter Files mode, select FILES from the Main Menu.

Files and folders will be displayed in a list. If a compatible file is selected, it will be played in its corresponding mode:

Playback Mode FileType
Music MP3, WMA
Video AVI
Photo JPG, BMP, GIF
Text TXT

Explorer Controls

You may browse through a list using any of the following methods:

✿ Press the or button on the unit.
✨ Tap directly on an item within the list.
Tap the Arrow Up ↕ > or Arrow Down < ↗ icons at the bottom of the screen.

To confirm a selection, press or tap the desired selection on the LCD screen.

To return to the previous screen, press the button or tap the Back Icon < ← > in the top lefthand corner of the display screen.

Quick Option Menu

The Quick Option menu gives you easy access to your player's option settings.

Tap < > to access the Quick Option menu from the Explorer screen.
To browse through the settings, press the or button; or, tap < 🔊> or < ➕.
To select a setting, press the button or tap the desired selection.

• To return to the previous screen, tap <

Delete

Delete the selected file.

Delete All

Delete all files in the selected folder.

Copy

Copy the selected file to another location on the player. Once you have copied the desired file:

Use the touchscreen controls to enter the desired destination folder.
Tap <> to access the Quick Option menu.
Select "Paste" and tap to confirm.

Cut

Remove the selected file to another location on the player. Once you have cut the desired file:

Use the touchscreen controls to enter the desired destination folder.
Tap < > to access the Quick Option menu.
Select "Paste" and tap to confirm.

File Information

Select to view the file storage information.

View the calendar.

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Before using Calendar Mode, be sure that you have set the correct date and time in Clock Mode.

- Press the and buttons to navigate from day to day or month to month.

Use this mode to set the internal date and time.

Setting Controls

Date setting

Please input data MM/DD/YY 05/15/2009

Tap < ➤ > to select a field to set (Month, Date, Year).

Tap ◀ > or < ➗ to adjust.

◆ Press the button to confirm.

Time Setting

Tap ➕ > to select a field to set (Hour, Minute, Second).

Tap ◀ > or < ⬇ to adjust.

Press the button to confirm and save the setting. The screen will display a "Success!" pop-up.

Enter SETTING mode to set your player's system options.

To enter Setting mode, select SETTING from the Main menu.

To select a setting:

✿ Press the or button on the unit.
✨ Tap directly on an item within the list.
Tap the Arrow Up ↗ > or Arrow Down < ↘ icons at the bottom of the screen.

To confirm a selection, press or tap the desired selection on the LCD screen.
To return to the previous screen, press the button or tap the Back Icon < ← > in the top lefthand corner of the display screen.

Setting Options

Item Description
Language Select
-- Set the on-screen menu language.
Memory Information
--View used and available memory info.
Version
--View the player's firmware version.
Factory Setup
--Restore all of the player's settings to their factory-default state.
Personal Setup
Auto PowerOff TimeSet the duration of time (in minutes) that the player will remain on when it is idle. The setting of "Close" will disable this power-saving feature.
Freq. of Low PowerAdjust the duration of the “Low Power” display. This display appears on the player’s screen when the battery is low.
Screen Savers TimeAdjust the duration of time (in seconds) that the backlight will remain on after a key press. A setting of “Close” will keep the backlight on continuously.
Key Volume SetupSet the Key tone on or off.
animation UI Setthe slide transition effect between the different menu displays.
Time Setup
-- Set the internal clock of the player.
Calibrate
-- Follow the screenen signal to calibrate the touch point of LCD.

Transferring Files to the Player

Connect the Coby player to a computer with the provided USB cable to:

Transfer files to and from your player
◆ Perform basic file management functions

Connecting to a Computer

Connect the player to your computer with the supplied USB cable. Upon connection:

Your computer will automatically recognize the player as a Removable Disk.
To open the player to view files, double-click the icon that appears.

USB Port USB Port

If you need further assistance with transferring files, please refer 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.

Transferring with Microsoft Windows

  1. Open a file explorer window. Locate the files you would like to transfer from your computer. Select the files/folders with the mouse and press CTRL-C (copy) on the keyboard.
  2. Double-click the "My Computer" icon on your desktop and then double-click the icon that represents your player (e.g., MP822 / Removable Disk). The computer will display all files and folders currently stored in the player.
  3. Press CTRL-V (paste) on the keyboard to transfer the files you selected in Step 1 to the player.

Transferring with Macintosh OS X

  1. Open a finder window. Locate the files you would like to transfer from your computer. Select the files/folders with the mouse and press APPLE-C (copy) on the keyboard.
  2. Click on the Removable Disk icon located on the left side of the finder window. The computer will display all files and folders currently stored in the player.
  3. Press APPLE-V (paste) on the keyboard to transfer the files you selected in Step 1 to the player.

Disconnecting from a Computer

Disconnect your player 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).

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  1. 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".

Unplug or Eject Hardware Select the device you want to unplug or eject, and then click Shop. To have windows notifies you that it is able to do so unplug the device from your computer. Hardware devices: USB Max Storage Device USB Max Storage MTP Multimedia HD Player Properties Stop Display device components Show Unplug/Eject icon on the taskbar Close

  1. When the "Safe to Remove Hardware" window appears, click the OK button and disconnect the USB cable from the player and your computer.

Macintosh OS X

  1. On the left side of the Finder Window, identify the appropriate Removable Disk icon.

Transferring Files to the Player

  1. Click on the "Eject" arrow on the right of the Removable Disk icon.

  2. Disconnect the USB cable from the player and your computer.

USB Disk Desktop

Coby Media Manager

Your MP3 player includes built-in Coby Media Manager software for organizing your music and videos, creating playlists, and more. To begin organizing your media library using Coby Media Manager, install the software onto your computer as instructed below.

Microsoft Windows Installation

  1. Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable. Your computer should automatically recognize the player and display a pop-up menu with a list of available options.

  2. Select the Coby Media Manager icon to begin installing the software on your computer.

  3. Click "Next" when prompted to complete installation and launch Coby Media Manager.

If your computer does not automatically present the player's options menu, open "My Computer" and double-click on the COBY Media manager icon to launch and install the software.

If the software does not launch, please take the following steps:

Right click the Coby Media Manager icon and select "Explore" from the drop-down menu.
Double-click on the file called "coby-cometlite.exe" to launch and install the software.
If this does not cause the installation to begin, copy and paste the file called “coby-cometlite.exe” onto your desktop. Double-click on the file to launch and install the software.

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The “.exe” file extension may not appear on your screen depending upon your system preferences.

Macintosh OS X Installation

  • Open the player as you would an external disk drive, and enter the Explorer folder.
    ◆ Copy the Mac OSX Coby Media Manager folder to your computer.
    Double-click on the file called “coby-mediamanager.dmg” to begin installing the software. Follow the prompts onscreen to complete installation and launch Coby Media Manager.

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Once installed, Coby Media Manager contains an internal help menu which will guide you in using the software. Please refer to this menu after installation if you need further assistance.

Video Conversion

For movie and music synchronisation and conversion, please use “Coby Media Manager” software supplied on the player.

Coby Media Manager manual is also included on your player.

Firmware Upgrades

From time to time, COBY may release firmware upgrades to improve the performance of the Player 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.

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Do not interrupt the firmware upgrade process—doing so could damage your player and render it inoperable.

See the documentation that is included with the firmware upgrade file for detailed instructions.

CAUTION WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT OPEN. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK) OF THE UNIT. REFER SERVICING ONLY TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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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.

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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.

For Customer Use:

Enter below the serial number that is located on the rear of the unit. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this device to rain or moisture. Dangerous high voltage is present inside the enclosure. Do not open the cabinet.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot of outlet and fully insert.

WARNING: Handling the cords on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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.

Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology (WMDRM) to protect their intellectual property, including copyrights. This device uses WMDRM software to access WMDRM-protected content. If the WMDRM software fails to protect the content, content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the software's ability to use WMDRM to play or copy protected content. Revocation does not affect unprotected content. When you download licenses for protected content, you agree that Microsoft may include a revocation list with the licenses. Content owners may require you to upgrade WMDRM to access their content. If you decline an upgrade, you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade.

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. In this circumstance, please follow the procedures below for recovery:

  • Turn off the unit by pushing and holding the slide button at the right (Power off position) for 15 seconds.
  • Turn on the unit again

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For recycling or disposal information about this product, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.

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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

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. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
  6. Attachments: Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer. Use of other attachments may be hazardous.
  7. Water and Moisture: Do not use this product near water (e.g., near a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in wet basements, or near a swimming pool and the like).
  8. Ventilation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer instructions have been adhered to.
  9. Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
  10. Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
  11. Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may tap 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.
  12. 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.

  13. Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) when the power-supply or plug is damaged; b) if liquid has been spilled or if objects have fallen into the product; c) if the product has been exposed to rain or water; d) if the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation; e) if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way; f) when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance—this indicates a need for service.

  14. Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure that your service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
  15. Safety Check: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure that the product is in proper operating condition.
  16. Heat: The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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

150 Knowlton Way

Savannah, GA 31407

Email techsupport@cobyusa.com

Web www.cobyusa.com

Phone 800-727-3592: Weekdays 8:30AM–9:00PM EST

Saturdays 9:00AM–5:30PM EST

718-416-3197: Weekdays8:00AM-5:30PM EST

The player does not turn on.

◆ Ensure that the player is fully charged. Try charging the player overnight (8 hours).
◆ Ensure that the Power switch is set to the “On” position.
Reset the player (use a paper clip to gently press the Reset button on the rear of the player) and try again.

The buttons do not work.

◆ Ensure that the Hold switch is disengaged.
Reset the player (use a paper clip to gently press the Reset button on the rear of the player) and try again.

I cannot transfer files to the player.

◆ Ensure that your computer is running a supported operating system.
If 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.
◆ Ensure that the Hold switch is disengaged.

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. The minimum recommended bitrate is 128kbps for MP3s and 96kbps for WMAs.
♦ 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.

◆ Ensure that the correct menu language has been set.
Reset the player (use a paper clip to gently press the Reset button on the rear of the player) and try again.

The player has malfunctioned.

Reset the player (use a paper clip to gently press the Reset button on the rear of the player) and try again.
Try updating the player's firmware. Please refer to the Firmware Upgrades section of this manual for instructions.

Features

✦ Integrated flash memory
Intuitive touchscreen control (stylus included)
2.8" TFT display
◆ Plays music, video, photos and text
miniSD card slot for easy memory capacity upgrades (miniSD card not included)
ID3 and LRC support for song and synchronized lyric information display
♦ Integrated FM radio
USB 2.0 hi-speed for fast file transfers

Display Type 2.8” Full-Color TFT @ 320x240
Memory MP822-4G: 4GB FlashMP822-8G: 8GB FlashMP822-16G:16GB Flash
Audio Format Support MP3, WMA
Video Format Support MPEG-4 (AVI/XviD): 320x240@30fps
Photo Format Support JPG, GIF, BMP
Text Format Support TXT
DRM Support --
Song Info Support ID3, Windows Media
FM Frequency Range 87.5 - 108.0MHz
PC Interface USB 2.0
Plug and Play Support Windows 2000/XP/VistaMacintosh OS X
Audio Output 3.5mm Stereo (Headphone)
Power SupplyRechargeable Lithium-PolymerBatteryUSB Charge
Unit Dimensions2.2" x 4.0" x 0.6" (WHD)

Design, specifications and manual are subject to change without notice.

Índice

ÍNDICE 56

CONTENIDOS DEL PAQUETE 59

CONTROLES DE UN VISTAZO ......60

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Address COBY Electronics Technical Support 150 Knowlton Way Savannah, GA 31407

Email techsupport@cobyusa.com

Web www.cobyusa.com

Phone 800-727-3592: Weekdays 8:30AM–9:00PM EST Saturdays 9:00AM–5:30PM EST 718-416-3197: Weekdays 8:00AM–5:30PM EST

Coby Electronics Corporation

1991 Marcus Avenue, Suite 301

Lake Success, NY 11042

www.cobyusa.com

www.ecoby.com

Coby is a registered trademark of

Coby Electronics Corporation.

Printed in China.

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Brand : COBY

Model : MP822

Category : Mp3 player