Coby MP-C351 User manual

Instruction Manual
Please read this manual carefully before operation.
MP-C351
Portable MP3 Micro System with
512MB Integrated Flash Memory and SD/MMC Card Slot

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For Customer Use:
Enter below the serial number that is located on the
bottom of the unit. Retain this information for future
reference.
Model No. MP-C351
Serial No.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK)
OF THE UNIT. REFER SERVICING ONLY TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning ash 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 sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of important operation and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
WARNING:
To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose this device to rain or moisture.
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.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot of outlet and fully insert.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
For recycling or disposal information about this product, please
contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance:
www.eiae.org.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions carefully. Keep these instructions for future reference.
2. Heed all warnings and follow all instructions.
3. Do not expose to water or moisture.
4. Clean only with a dry cloth.
5. Keep objects away from ventilation openings. Do not block ventilation openings at any time.
6. Do not install near any apparatus that produces heat such as stoves, radiators, ampliers,
etc.
7. Do not force the power plug into a wall outlet. If the plug provided does not t into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. (A polarized plug has two blades
where one is wider than the other; the wide blade is provided for your safety.)
8. Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Protect the cord from being walked on, pinched
by objects, or torn and exposed to liquids (especially at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point at which they exit from the device).
9. Use only with attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer. Use of attachments/
accessories not recommended by the product manufacturer may be hazardous.
10. Unplug the device during lightning storms. Unplug the device and remove any batteries when
the device will be unused for long periods of time.
11. Do not use this device near water. Do not place objects lled with liquids (eg, vases) on the
device.
12. Do not use headphones/earphones while cycling, driving, or operating a motorized vehicle.
13. Do not use headphones/earphones at high volume.
14. Do not drop or otherwise subject the device to impact.
15. Do not disconnect the USB cable or turn off the device while transferring les to or from your
device. Data loss may occur as a result. Users are responsible for creating backups of their
data. COBY Electronics cannot be held liable or be otherwise responsible for loss of data.
16. Do not open or attempt to repair this device. Refer all repairs to authorized service personnel.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................... 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS...................................................................................................................... 4
FEATURES......................................................................................................................................... 6
PACKAGE CONTENTS .................................................................................................................... 7
LOCATION OF CONTROLS ............................................................................................................ 8
LCD DISPLAY ................................................................................................................................... 9
POWER SUPPLY ............................................................................................................................. 10
Battery Operation...................................................................................................................10
AC Adapter Operation............................................................................................................10
SD/MMC CARD INSTALLATION....................................................................................................11
CONNECT TO A COMPUTER ....................................................................................................... 12
USB Driver Installation...........................................................................................................12
Microsoft Windows 98 SE .............................................................................................12
Connecting to a Computer.....................................................................................................12
Disconnecting from a Computer............................................................................................12
Microsoft Windows ........................................................................................................12
Macintosh OS X .............................................................................................................13
Transferring Files ...................................................................................................................13
Microsoft Windows ........................................................................................................13
Macintosh OS X .............................................................................................................13
BASIC OPERATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 14
Standby Mode........................................................................................................................14
Power On/Off .........................................................................................................................14
Menu Navigation ....................................................................................................................14
MAIN MENU OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................. 15
NAVIGATION MODE (NAV)......................................................................................................... 16
Navigation Controls ...............................................................................................................16
Music......................................................................................................................................16
Voice ......................................................................................................................................16
Play List (M3U).......................................................................................................................16
SD/MMC Card........................................................................................................................16
MUSIC MODE (MSC).................................................................................................................... 17
Music Controls .......................................................................................................................17
Repeat Play............................................................................................................................17
Repeat A-B Function .............................................................................................................17
FM RADIO MODE (FM) ................................................................................................................ 18

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Manual Tuning........................................................................................................................18
Preset Tuning .........................................................................................................................18
Store Preset Stations.............................................................................................................18
Store Presets Manually..................................................................................................18
Store Presets Automatically ..........................................................................................18
Delete a Preset Station..................................................................................................18
AUXILIARY MODE (AUX) .............................................................................................................. 19
Connect an External Audio Source .......................................................................................19
RECORDING ................................................................................................................................. 20
Voice Recording.....................................................................................................................20
Line-In Recording ..................................................................................................................20
FM Recording.........................................................................................................................21
ALARM CLOCK............................................................................................................................. 22
TIME SET MODE (SET).................................................................................................................... 23
Clock Set................................................................................................................................23
Alarm Set ...............................................................................................................................23
SYSTEM MODE (SYS) ..................................................................................................................... 24
EQ (Equalizer)........................................................................................................................24
Repeat Mode..........................................................................................................................24
Display ...................................................................................................................................24
ID3 Tag...........................................................................................................................24
Lyric................................................................................................................................25
Contrast .........................................................................................................................25
B-Light Time (Backlight) ................................................................................................25
Language .......................................................................................................................25
Auto Off..................................................................................................................................26
Sleep Time .............................................................................................................................26
Recording...............................................................................................................................26
REC Mode (Recording Mode) .......................................................................................26
VAD (Voice Activated Detection) ...................................................................................26
REC Input (Recording Input) .........................................................................................27
Resume..................................................................................................................................27
Track/Time Line .............................................................................................................27
Delete File ..............................................................................................................................27
Format....................................................................................................................................28
Reset......................................................................................................................................28
Information .............................................................................................................................28
Alarm Mode............................................................................................................................28
TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................................................... 29
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................... 30
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FEATURES
512MB Integrated Flash Memory
Plays Digital Music from Most Online Stores (Microsoft DRM 9 Support)
4 Integrated Aluminum-Cone Speakers Deliver Superior Sound
LCD Displays Song Title, Album, and Artist Information (ID3 Tag Support)
SD/MMC Card Slot Allows for Expanded Memory Capacity (SD/MMC Card Not Included)
Mini USB Port for Fast File Transfers
FM Radio with 20-Station Preset Memory
Real-Time MP3 Encoding (No PC Required)
Digital Voice Recording through Integrated Microphone
Digital Equalizer Presets (Normal, Classic, Rock, Jazz, and Pop)
Alarm Clock Function (MP3, Radio, or Buzzer)
Sleep Timer
Mobile Music, Data, Document, and Picture Storage
Plug and Play: Supports Windows 98 SE (Driver CD Included), Windows ME, 2000, XP, and
Mac OS X
Upgradable Firmware
Battery Operation with 4 x “C” Batteries (Not Included)
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
MP-C341
Earphones USB Cable Line-In Cable
Instruction Manual
AC Adapter Installation CD
(for Windows 98 SE)

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
DC 6V
ALARM
SNOOZE MENU
TIMEREC
EQA-B
CONNECTIONS
AUX
LINE-iN
Play/Pause
Volume - /
Navigation Down
Detachable Shoulder Strap
(unscrew to detach)
Volume + /
Navigation Up
Next /
Navigation Right
Previous /
Navigation Left
AUX Line-In
Headphone
Jack
DC Jack
USB Port
SD/MMC
Card Slot
Snooze
Record/
Equalizer
Play/Navigation
Control
Repeat
A-B
Time/
Alarm
Menu
CONNECTIONS PANEL
Slide cover open in the direction of the arrow

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LCD DISPLAY
02 0 NO RM
044
MP3 MUSIC
44
KHZ
128
KBPS 01 :16
File Type
Total Tracks
File Format
Sample
Frequency
Bit Rate
Equalizer
ElapsedTime
Play Mode
Battery Level
Current Track Number
Alarm
Voice File
Music File
WMA
MP3

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POWER SUPPLY
Battery Operation
Open the battery compartment.
To remove the cover, slide it open in the direction of
the arrow.
Insert the batteries.
Insert 4 x “C” batteries, making sure to match the
polarity of the batteries (+/-) with the markings on
the inside of the battery compartment. Replace the
battery compartment cover.
AC Adapter Operation
Open the Connections panel located on the rear of the player.
Slide the cover open in the direction of the arrow.
Connect the player to a power source.
Plug one end of the supplied AC Adapter to the DC Jack and plug the other end into a 100-
240V wall outlet.
NOTE:
When the player is connected with
the AC adapter, the LCD backlight
will turn on and remain lit until the
AC adapter is unplugged.
When the player is running on bat-
teries, the LCD backlight will light
up briey each time a button is
pressed and then turn off. You can
adjust how long the LCD backlight
will remain on for through the SYS
menu (see the SYSTEM MODE
(SYS) section for details).
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DC Jack

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SD/MMC CARD INSTALLATION
The integrated SD/MMC card slot lets you upgrade the player’s memory capacity easily with ad-
ditional SD/MMC cards.
To install an SD/MMC card:
Open the Connections panel.
Slide the cover open in the direction of the arrow.
Insert the SD/MMC card with the metal contacts facing up as shown in the diagram below.
Press the card in until you hear a click.
To remove the SD/MMC card, press the card in and it will spring back out.
Note:
Avoid touching the metal contacts of the SD/MMC card. Handle the card by its edges.
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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 rec-
ognize your player automatically when connected.
Microsoft Windows 98 SE
It is only necessary to install the USB driver if your computer is running Windows 98 SE.
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.
Navigate to MY COMPUTER and double-click on the CD/DVD drive icon (usually “D:”).
Double-click on the folder “Win98 USB Drivers” and then on the folder “english”.
Double-click on the SETUP icon (SETUP.EXE) to start the USB driver installation program.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation and then restart your computer.
Note:
Mini-CDs should only be used in normal tray-loading CD/DVD drives. Mini-CDs may be used in
slot-loading drives with the proper adapter; please contact your computer or drive manufacturer
for more information.
Connecting to a Computer
To connect the player to your
computer:
Turn the player off to
place it in Standby
mode.
Open the Connections
panel. Connect the play-
er to your computer with
the supplied USB cable
as shown in the diagram.
Your computer will recog-
nize the player as a Removable Disk. If you have installed an SD/MMC card in the player,
your computer will recognize the card as a second Removable Disk.
Disconnecting from a Computer
Disconnect your player as instructed below to prevent data loss or corruption.
Microsoft Windows
Double-click the green arrow in the taskbar located on the lower-right side of the computer
screen (Safely Remove Hardware).
Select “USB Mass Storage Device” from the list that appears and then click on “Stop”.
Select “USB Mass Storage Device” from the list that appears and then click on “OK”.
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CONNECT TO A COMPUTER
Disconnect the USB cable from the player and your computer.
Macintosh OS X
On the left side of the Finder window, identify the appropriate Removable Disk icon.
Click on the “Eject” arrow on the right of the Removable Disk icon.
Disconnect the USB cable from the player and your computer.
Transferring Files
The USB connection makes it easy to transfer music les (MP3/WMA) or any other data quickly
between the player and your computer.
Operate the player on AC power to ensure uninterrupted transmission of les.
Do not disconnect or otherwise interrupt the player during transmission - this could damage
or corrupt the player’s rmware. If the player is accidentally disconnected and is not working
properly, unplug the player and remove the batteries for 3 seconds and then try again.
Microsoft Windows
Open a Windows Explorer window. Locate the les or folders you would like to transfer from
your computer. Select the les/folders with the mouse and press CTRL-C (copy) on the
keyboard.
Navigate to MY COMPUTER and double-click on the Removable Disk icon. The computer
will display all les and folders currently stored in the player.
Press CTRL-V (paste) on the keyboard to transfer the les you selected in Step 1 to the
player.
Macintosh OS X
Open a Finder window. Locate the les you would like to transfer from your computer. Se-
lect the les/folders with the mouse and press APPLE-C (copy) on the keyboard.
Click on the Removable Disk icon located on the left side of the nder window. The com-
puter will display all les and folders currently stored in the player.
Press APPLE-V (paste) on the keyboard to transfer the les you selected in Step 1 to the
player.
Note:
You may also use the mouse to drag-and-drop les between the player and your computer.
If you need further assistance with transferring les, please refer to your operating system’s
instruction manual or on-screen help.
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Standby Mode
The player will enter Standby mode automatically when it is connected to a power source.
The LCD will display the time (Clock) in Standby mode.
Power On/Off
To turn the player on, press while in Standby mode.
To turn the player off, press and hold .
Note:
To display the time while the player is on, press and hold TIME/ALARM. The LCD will return to a
normal display after a few seconds.
Menu Navigation
To access the Main menu, press MENU while the player is on.
Press / / / to move the selection left/right/up/down, respectively.
Press to conrm a selection.
Press MENU to cancel or return to the previous menu.
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BASIC OPERATIONS

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MAIN MENU OVERVIEW
Use the Main menu to select and enter the different player modes shown below. To access the
Main menu, press MENU while the player is on.
NAVIGATION
Music, Voice, Play List (M3U), SD/MMC Card
MUSIC
FM Radio
AUXILIARY (External Audio Input)
SET (TIME SET)
Clock Set, Alarm Set
SYSTEM:
EQ, Repeat Mode, Display, Auto Off, Sleep Time, Recording,
Resume, Delete File, Format, Reset, Information, Alarm Mode
MENU
MENU
NAV
MSC
FM
AUX
SET
SYS

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NAVIGATION MODE (NAV)
Enter Navigation mode to browse the les and folders stored in the player or SD/MMC card. To enter
NAV mode, select and conrm NAV in the Main menu.
The NAV options are:
Music
Voice
Play List (M3U)
SD/MMC Card
Navigation Controls
Press / to move up/down the list of les/folders, respectively.
Press to conrm a selection.
If a folder is selected, the contents of that folder will be displayed. Press to return to
the previous folder.
If an audio le is selected, the player will switch to MSC mode and playback of the le
will commence.
Music
Select and conrm MUSIC to nd audio les (eg, MP3, WMA) in the “Root” folder of the player.
Voice
Select and conrm VOICE to nd recorded audio les in the “Record” folder of the player. The
player will place all recorded les in this folder. (See the Recording section for details about how
to record with the player.)
Play List (M3U)
Select and conrm PLAY LIST to nd playlist (M3U) les stored in the “Playlist” folder of the
player.
SD/MMC Card
If you have installed an optional SD/MMC card, you may select and conrm SD/MMC CARD to
nd any les or folders stored on the card. (See the SD/MMC Card Installation section for details
about how to install SD/MMC cards.)
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MUSIC MODE (MSC)
Enter Music mode to start music playback. To enter MSC mode, select and conrm MSC in the Main
menu. (Playing an audio le in NAV mode will place the player in MSC mode as well.)
Music Controls
Press to play a track. Press again to pause playback. Press or while playback is
paused to stop playback completely.
Press to skip to the next track; press and hold to fast forward through the current track.
Press to skip to the previous track; press and hold to reverse through the current track.
Press / to adjust the volume level up/down, respectively.
Press REC/EQ to cycle through the digital equalizer settings (Normal, Classical, Live, Pop,
or Rock).
Repeat Play
Repeat Play options can be changed in the SYSTEM menu. The Repeat Play options are Normal,
One, All, Intro, and Random. (See the SYSTEM MODE (SYS) section for details.)
Repeat A-B Function
The Repeat A-B function allows you to set a segment of a track to be played repeatedly.
Press A-B to set the start point (A) of the track segment to be repeated. The Play Mode
Indicator will display .
Press A-B again to set the end point (B) of the track segment. The segment will now play in
a loop and the Play Mode Indicator will display .
Press A-B again to resume normal playback.
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FM RADIO MODE (FM)
Enter FM Radio mode to listen to FM radio broadcasts. To enter FM mode, select and conrm FM
in the Main menu.
There are two methods of tuning into stations: MANUAL and PRESET. When the player is in
PRESET mode, the current preset station number will be displayed in the upper-left corner of the
screen. Press to change between these two modes.
Manual Tuning
Place the player in MANUAL tuning mode, then:
Press to increase the station frequency; press and hold to seek the next highest station
with a broadcast signal.
Press to decrease the station frequency; press and hold to seek the next lowest station
with a broadcast signal.
Preset Tuning
Place the player in PRESET tuning mode, then:
Press / to select the next/previous preset station.
Store Preset Stations
Your player can store up to 20 station presets (01 to 20).
Store Presets Manually
Place the player in MANUAL tuning mode, then:
Tune to the station you want to store as a preset (eg, 91.5).
Press A-B. The Preset Station indicator on the screen will start blinking.
Press / to select the desired Preset number (eg, 01).
Press to conrm and store the station (eg, Preset 01 is now set to the station 91.5).
Store Presets Automatically
With the player in either PRESET or MANUAL tuning mode:
Press and hold MENU. The player will automatically seek and store the rst 20 frequencies
with a broadcast signal. This will overwrite previously stored preset stations.
Delete a Preset Station
Place the player is in PRESET tuning mode, then:
Press / to select the preset station to delete.
Press A-B to delete the preset station.
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Enter Auxiliary mode to record or play an external device through the player’s speakers. You may
wish to connect the player to devices such as iPods® (or other MP3 players), portable media players
(PMPs), portable video game consoles, portable DVD players, or any other device with audio. To enter
AUX mode, select and conrm AUX in the Main menu.
Connect an External Audio Source
To connect an external audio source to the player:
Open the Connections panel located on the rear of the player.
Slide the cover open in the direction of the arrow.
Connect the player to the external device.
Locate the 3.5mm Stereo Line Out or Headphone Jack of the external device and connect
one end of the supplied audio cable to this jack. Connect the other end of the audio cable to
the Auxiliary Line-In jack located on the Connections panel.
Place the player in AUX mode.
Select and conrm AUX in the Main menu.
Press play on the external device.
Note:
iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other
countries. All rights reserved.
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To AUX LINE-IN
External Audio Source
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RECORDING
The player can record from 3 types of sources: Microphone, Line-In, or FM Radio. (See the Sys-
tem Mode (SYS) section for details about changing the player’s recording options.)
Voice Recording
Make voice recordings through the integrated microphone located on the front face of the player.
Set the REC Input to “MIC” (see the System Mode (SYS) section for details).
Place the player in MSC mode.
Make sure that playback is stopped completely.
Press to pause playback, and then press or to stop playback completely.
Press REC to start recording through the microphone.
Press to pause recording; press again to resume recording.
If the VAD option is set to “On”, the player will automatically pause recording when no
signal is detected through the microphone.
Press REC to stop and save the recording.
The resulting le will be saved to the “Record” folder
The le will be named MICXXX.MP3 where where XXX corresponds to the numerical
sequence in which the recording was made (numbering starts from 001.)
Line-In Recording
Make recordings from an external device through the Auxiliary Line-In jack located on the rear
Connections panel of the player.
Set the REC Input to “LINE-IN” (see the System Mode (SYS) section for details).
Place the player in AUX mode.
Connect the external device to the Line-In jack (see the AUXILIARY MODE (AUX) section
for details).
Press REC to start recording through the Line-In jack.
Press to pause recording; press again to resume recording.
If the VAD option is set to “On”, the player will automatically pause recording when no
signal is detected through the Line-In jack.
Press REC to stop and save the recording.
The resulting le will be saved to the “Record” folder
The le will be named LINEXXX.MP3 where where XXX corresponds to the numerical
sequence in which the recording was made (numbering starts from 001.)
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