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MP550-1G
MP550-2G
Micro-Clip MP3 Player with
Random Playback
Instruction Manual
Please read this manual carefully before operation
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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 “danger- ous 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 instruc- tions in the literature accompanying the appliance. For Customer Use: Enter b
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Precautions 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 Mi
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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. These limits are designed to provide rea- sonable pro
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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 in- structions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions: All operating and usage instructions should be fol- lowed. 5. Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleani
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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. Power-Cord Protection: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by ite
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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 touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal. 17. Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles
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Table of Contents PReCau TIon S .................................................................2 IMPo RTan T Safe Ty In STRuCTIon S ..............................5 Table of Con TenTS .......................................................8 PaCkage Con TenTS .....................................................9 f eaTuReS .......................................................................10 g eTTIng S TaRTed ......................................................... 11 Controls at a Glance .
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Package Contents Please make sure that the items shown below are in- cluded in the package. Should an item be missing, please contact the local retailer from which you purchased this product. 1. MP550 2. Stereo Earphones 3. USB Cable 4. Instruction Booklet Page Coby Electronics Corporation www.cobyusa.com Page 1 2 3 4
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f eatures Integrated flash memory Plays MP3 and WMA digital music files Random (shuffle) music playback Hold feature prevents accidental key presses Mobile data storage function USB 2.0 for fast file transfers Integrated rechargeable battery Page 10 Coby Electronics Corporation www.cobyusa.com Page 11
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getting Started Controls at a g lance 1. Play/Pause: Press Joystick Power On/Off: Press and Hold Joystick 2. Volume Up 3. Previous/Reverse 4. Next/Forward 5. Volume Down 6. LED Status Indicator 7. Headphone Output Jack 8. USB Port 9. Random Switch 10. Hold Switch 9 4 1 7 2 5 8 3 10 6 Page 10 Coby Electronics Corporation www.cobyusa.com Page 11
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getting Started Powering your Player Your player has an integrated rechargeable battery. Typical music playtime is up to 5 hours. Upon initial use, the battery should be charged fully (12 hours) to ensure optimal performance and battery life. Music play time is an estimated value. Actual play time may vary depending on encoding method used and other factors. Charging your Player Your player can be charged through a PC USB connec- tion. Plug one end of the USB cable into the player’s USB P
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getting Started Turning your Player o n/o ff To turn your player on, hold until the LED indicator lights up. To turn your player off, hold until the LED indicator darkens. l ocking/unlocking your Player’s keys (hold) When engaged, the Key Lock feature 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 to the left in the direction of the “HOLD >” symbol. To unlock the player, slide the HOLD
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Playing Music Music Playback Controls Use the following controls during music playback. The LED indicator will flash during music playback. Key Action Function Start/Pause music playback. Press While playback is paused, press to resume. Play the previous track. Press Play the next track. Press Reverse through the current track. Hold Fast-forward through the current track. Hold Decrease the volume level. Press Increase the volume level. Press For more information about how to get musi
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Playing Music Random Playback (Shuffle) Your player can play all music files on your player in Normal (repeat) or Random order. To play tracks in normal (repeat) order, set the RANDOM switch to the Repeat [ ] position. To play tracks in random order, set the RANDOM switch to the Random [ ] position. Page 1 Coby Electronics Corporation www.cobyusa.com Page 1
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Connecting to a Computer Connect the Coby player to a computer with the USB cable provided to: Transfer files to and from your player Perform basic file management functions. Upon connection: Your computer will automatically recognize the player as a Removable Disk. An icon representing your player will appear under “Devices with Removable Storage” when you open “My Computer”. It may take Windows several minutes to recognize and set up the device the first time it is connected dep
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Connecting to a Computer If you need further assistance with transferring and managing 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 documenta- tion for support. Do not disconnect or otherwise interrupt the player during file transfer—this could damage or corrupt the player’s firmware or your files. For more information and support regar
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Connecting to a Computer 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”. 3. When the “Safe to Remove Hardware” window ap- pears, 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 ic
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Windows Media Player You can use Windows Media Player and a USB connec- tion to manage your music media library with Microsoft Windows XP or newer. The latest version of Windows Media Player can be downloaded from the Microsoft website: www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/default.mspx 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
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f irmware 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. Do not interrupt the firmware upgrade process—doing so could damage your player and render
