Coby MP822-4G User manual

MP822-4G
MP822-8G
MP822-16G
2.8” High-Resolution
MP3 & Video Player with
Touchscreen Controls
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ES Manual de la instrucción .............................................Page 56
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS.......................................................2
PACKAGE CONTENTS .....................................................5
UNIT OVERVIEW ..............................................................6
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 .................................................................. 13
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

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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

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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
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Package Contents
Congratulations on your purchase of a Coby MP822
Video MP3 Player. This package contains the following
items:
COBY Player
USB Cable
Instruction Manual
Professional Stereo Earphones
Protective Pouch
Should one of the above items be missing, please con-
tact the retailer from whom you purchased this product.

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Unit Overview
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Unit Overview
Top View
1. Neckstrap Insert
2. USB Port
Connect to a computer to transfer media les to the
player.
3. 3.5mm Headphone Jack
Left View
4. Menu Navigation: Up
5. Menu Navigation: Down
6. Stylus
Front View
7. Speaker
8. LCD Touchscreen
Tap the display with your nger to activate the on-
screen control.
9. OK Button
Bottom View
10. Reset Button
11. miniSD Card Slot
Load a miniSD memory card here to upgrade the
memory capacity of the player.

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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 func-
tions. Use your nger 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.
To avoid damaging the screen, do not touch it with
excessive force or with any object other than your
nger or the stylus. For best response, make sure
your hands are clean before using the touch-
screen 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 <MENU>
button.
To enable the controls, press and hold the <MENU>
button again.

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Unit Overview
You may want to disable the controls to avoid
turning on the player or activating the controls ac-
cidentally when it is in your pocket or bag.
Re-enable the controls to continue.

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Getting Started
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 perfor-
mance and battery life.
The battery used in this device may present a re
or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not disassem-
ble, 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 re 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
USB Port
USB Port

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Getting Started
connected and charging, a USB symbol will be displayed
on the player’s screen.
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 <POWER>
button until the screen turns on.
To turn the player off, press and hold the <POWER>
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 func-
tion. 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 illustra-
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Getting Started
This player supports memory cards up to 2GB in
size.

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Main Menu
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 les
Files Browse all les
Calendar Launch the calendar program
Clock Set the internal clock display
Settings Adjust the player’s options
Main Menu Controls
Each function mode is rep-
resented by an icon on the
Main Menu screen. To enter
a mode, tap the icon with
your nger. You may also use
the player’s standard controls
to access each mode: Press
the <UP> or <DOWN> button
to move the selection, then
press <OK> to conrm.

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Music Mode
Browse for and play your music les.
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 <UP> or
<DOWN> 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 conrm a selection, press <OK> or tap the
desired selection on the LCD screen.
To return to the previous screen, press the
<POWER> button or tap the Back Icon < > in
the top lefthand corner of the display screen.

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Music Mode
If your music les contain ID3 song information tags,
you will be able to view your music les by Artist, Album,
Track (song title) or Genre.
To view all les (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 le
and tap the song title to start playback.
When a song is playing, the Now Playing screen ap-
pears:
Volume Level Indicator
Time Display Battery Level
Equalizer Frequency
Bands
Total Time
Volume Icon
Current track/
Total Tracks
Next Icon
Progress Bar
Play/Pause Icon
Previous Icon
Play Mode
Elapsed Time
Equalizer Icon
File Name
Back Icon
Quick Option Icon
File Browser Icon

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Music Mode
Use the following controls during music playback.
Function Key Action
To pause/resume playback Press <OK> or 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 level Press <VOL>, 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 screen Tap on screen
To return to the previous screen Tap 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 <UP> or
<DOWN> button or tap < > or < > on screen.
To select a setting, press the <OK> button or tap the
desired selection on screen.

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Music Mode
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
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.
You may also toggle between settings by tapping
the Equalizer icon.
Pre-Listen
Use this option to play only the rst section of each track.

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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).

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Video Mode
Browse for and play your video les.
Your player supports AVI les 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 mov-
ies 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 nd all folders and video les loaded on your
player.
You may browse through a list using any of the
following methods:
Press the <UP> or <DOWN> 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 conrm a selection, press <OK> or tap the
desired selection on the LCD screen.

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Video Mode
To return to the previous screen, press the
<POWER> 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
00:01:30 00:10:00
Elapsed Time Total Time
Use the following controls during video playback.
Function Key Action
To pause/resume playback Tap / , or press
the <OK> button
To play the next video
Tap on LCD, or
press the <DOWN>
button