Coby PMP-7040 User manual

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Important Safety Instructions
Notes
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Maintain well-ventilated conditions around
the product. Do not put product on bed, sofa or anything that blocks ventilation.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) This unit is equipped with a polarized plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If
the plug provided doesn’t fit in your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet. Removal of the polarized plug will diminish the plugs level
ofsafety.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, for example, power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
15) Apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
NOTE: Do not touch the color TFT LCD screen by hand directly.
Prop. 65 Warning: Handling the coated electrical wires of this product exposes you to lead, a chemical known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Wash hands after use.
The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol, within a triangle,
alerts the user
to“dangerousvoltage”whichcouldcauseelectricshock.
The exclamation point within a triangle is indicates to the us
er to read
important operating and maintenance instructions in the manual.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire
or electric shock, DO NOT expose
this product to rain or moisture.

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Features
The PMP7040 is a personal multimedia player (PMP) that can play various
types of audio, video and digital images. The 40GB built-in hard disk drive
allows you to store many of your favorite videos, music and pictures and
enjoy them wherever you go. You can directly record onto the PMP by
connecting it to a TV, and view the videos on a TV. The PMP7040 has USB
On-the-Go (OTG) that allows you to download fromother USB devices.
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen:
The 7"widescreen color LCD displays
videos and pictures.
Playback and Recording:
The PMP7040 supportsvideo playback,
music playback, pictureslideshowwith
music, voice recording and video
recording.
Audio/Video Output:
The PMP7040 can be connected to a
TV, LCD, slide projector, etc.via the
supplied A/Vcable.
Audio/Video Input:
The PMP7040 can be connected to
external audio/video sources torecord
programs.
Voice Recording Function
The built-in microphone allows you to
record voice memos, lectures, etc.
USB:
The PMP7040 has a USB 2.0 port that
can be up to 40 times faster than USB
1.0.
It also has a USB 2.0 OTG port that can
be used to download files from external
USB device by using the supplied USB
hostcable.
Supported File Formats:
Supports most MPEG1, MPEG2 and
MPEG4 (MPG, DAT, VOB, AVI) video
files, MP3 and WMA audio files, and
JPG and BMP image files.
Hard Disk Drive:
The 40GB hard disk drive can store
many MPEG4 video files and/or
thousands of MP3 audio files.
A PC recognizes the PMP7040 as a
USB mass storage device. You can
easily transfer documents, data, videos,
audio, and pictures without any special
software.
SD/MMC Card:
The PMP7040 is designed with an
SD/MMC card slot. You can insert an
SD card from a camera and look at the
pictures.

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Accessories
Please refer to the following table to make sure that all these items are included with
the PMP.
NOTE: If you are missing any of the accessories listed above, please contact the store
that you purchased this item from.
Picture
Name
Number
User’s Manual
A/V Cable
USB Cable
s:
(Host and Mini)
Power Adapter
Rechargeable Battery
Car Adapter
Stand
Earphones
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1
1 of each
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Table Of Contents
Important Safety Instructions-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Features ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accessories -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Table of Contents ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Layout and Description-Front/Top/Sides ------------------------------------------------------
Layout and Description-Back----------------------------------------------------------------------
Rechargeable Battery----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Connections -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PowerAdapter --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A/V Output -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A/V Input ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DCAdapter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PC-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
USB ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Earphones -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Main Menu --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Movie -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Music --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Photo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
File Manager ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Settings -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Display Setting -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Audio Setting --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Slideshow Setting--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Power Setup --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Player Information -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Password Setting --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reset ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Format HDD ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Recording---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
USB/SD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
System Upgrading----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Troubleshooting-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Specifications----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Layout and Description
Front/Top/Sides
1. POWER Button/Power Indicator/Charge Indicator
Press and holdfor about 2seconds to turn on/off the power.
When the power is off and the battery is being charged, the indicator is red.
It turns off when charging iscomplete.
When the power is on and the battery is being charged, the indicator is orange.
It become greenwhencharging iscomplete.
2. SETUP Button
This button can activate various functions or options depending on the mode. See
the movie, music, photo and file manager sections for more information.
3. VOLUME–Button
Press to decrease thevolume.
4. VOLUME+ Button
Press to increase the volume.
5. REC Button
Press to enter the record mode.
Press to adjust the brightness, contrast or color in the video, music or photo
playback mode.
6. 9PREV Button
Press to skip to the previousfile in the video, music or photo playback mode.
Press to adjust settings in the various setting menus.
Press to display the previous page of files/folders in the file/folder list.

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7. :NEXT Button
Press to skip to the nextfile in the video, music or photo playback mode.
Press to adjust settings in the various setting menus.
Press to display the next page of files/folders in the file/folder list.
8. MENU/STOP Button
Press to return to the previous menu.
Press to stop playbackin the video, music or photo playback mode.
Press to stop recording in the video or voice recording mode.
9. Three-Way Button (ENTER, UP, DOWN)
Click this button (press in) for “ENTER”. Use the “ENTER” button to
enter/open/confirm the selected item/selection. It is also used to play/pause files.
Roll this button up (press up) for “UP”. Use the “UP” button to select an item. It is
also used to fast forward.
Roll this button down (press down) for “DOWN”. Use the “DOWN” button to select
an item. It is also used to fast backward.
10. LCD OFF/NORMAL/LOCK Switch
To turn off the LCD, set the switchto“LCD OFF”.
To lock the functionsof the buttons(HOLD), set the switch to “LOCK”.
Set the switch to “NORMAL”to turn off HOLD and turn on the LCD.
11. SD/MMC Card Slot
Insert an SD/MMCcard.
12. RESET Button
Press to reset the player.
13. DC 9.5V IN Jack
Connect the supplied 9.5V power adapter.
14. USB Port
Connect a USB cable.
15. Earphone Jack
Connect earphones.
16. A/V Out Jack
Connect the supplied A/V cable.Connect the other end to a TV, projector, etc. to
display videos and pictures on a larger screen.
17. A/V In Jack
Connect the supplied A/V cable.Connect the other end to a TV, VCR, camcorder,
etc. to directly record video.
18. MIC
The built-in microphone is used for voice recording.
19. Speakers
The speakers deliver high output stereo sound.

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Back
1. Battery Release
Push outward to detach the rechargeable battery (see page 10).
2. Rechargeable Battery Contacts
Used to connect with the rechargeable battery.
Note: Do not touch or press the rechargeable battery contacts.

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Rechargeable Battery
The included lithium polymer battery can power the PMP for portable use.
About the rechargeable battery
Fully charge the battery before the initial use. Charging time is normally about 5 hours.
A fully charged batteryprovides about 3.5 hours of usefor video playback.
Working conditions and precautions for the rechargeable battery
ØUnder normal conditions, the charging time of the battery is about 5 hours. The
fully charged battery will last for 3.5 hours for video playback in room
temperature. If the temperature is too hot or too cold, the battery will not last as
long.
ØWhen the power is off and the battery is being charged, the indicator is red. It
turns off when charging iscomplete.
ØThe battery will slowly lose its charge when not used for a long period of time.
ØIt is recommended to detach the battery when the PMP is not in use.
ØIf the battery will not be used for a long period of time, it is recommended to fully
charge the battery first, then detach the battery from the PMPfor storage. This
will help prolong the lifespan of the battery.
ØWhen the battery islow, a message will appear on the screen. The battery will
turn off automatically one minute later.
ØThe battery should be stored in a dry, cool place and away from direct sunlight.
ØDo not throw the battery into afire.
ØKeep the rechargeable batteryfrom being exposed to moisture.
ØDo not connect any metal objectsto the contacts of the battery.
ØDo not open or disassemble the battery.
ØDo not short the battery terminals.
Warning:
Do not touch any metal objects to the battery connectors, as it will put the
battery in standby mode. To exit the standby mode, connect the battery and the
PMP to AC power.

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Rechargeable Battery
Attaching The Rechargeable Battery
1. Place the player on aflat surface with the bottom facing up.
2. Align the plastic tabs on therechargeable battery with the slotson the player.Be
sure to place the battery over the contacts. Push the battery downward until it is
goes into the battery slot, and you will hear a slight click. See the diagram below :
Charging The Rechargeable Battery
The battery must be attached to the PMP to charge it.
1. Attachthe battery to the PMPas shown above.
2. Plug the supplied power adapter into the power jack marked “DC 9.5V IN”on the
left side of the player.
3. Plug the other end of the power adapter into anAC outlet, as shown below:
It is recommended to charge the battery when the player is in standby mode.
Insert this side first.

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Rechargeable Battery
NOTE: The rechargeable battery will discharge graduallywhen not used for a long
period of time.
NOTE: If the PMP will not be used for a long period of time, detach the battery from
the player in order to prolong the life of the battery.
Detaching the battery
Slant the player with the bottom downward, and push the battery release in the
direction of the arrow. The battery will automatically come out. See the diagram below:
NOTE: Do not touch the LCD screen when attaching or detaching the battery.

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Connections
Power Adapter
The PMP is supplied with anAC adapter for powering the unit and charging the
battery.
1. Connect theAC adapter to the left side of the player in the jack marked “DC 9.5V
IN”, as shown below.
2. Plug the two-prong end of the power cord into an electrical outlet.

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A/V Output
The PMPhas an A/V output function. Follow the steps below to connect the PMP to
another device, such as a TV.
Plug the 3.5mm plug into the “AV OUT” jack on the left side of the PMP.
Plug the RCA plugs into the input jacksof the external device, such as a TV. Be sure
to match up the yellow, red and white plugs with the corresponding jacks. See the
diagram below :

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A/V Input
The PMPhas an A/V input function. Follow the steps below toconnect the PMP to
another device, such as a TV.
Plug the 3.5mm plug into the “AV IN” jack on the leftside of the PMP.
Plug the RCA plugs into the output jacksof the external device, such as a TV. Be sure
to match up the yellow, red and white plugs with the corresponding jacks. See the
diagram below :
NOTE: In the recording previewing mode, the external A/Vsignal inputwill be
displayed on the screen.

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DC Adapter
When using the PMP in a vehicle, you can use the supplied DC adapter to power the
PMP.
1. Connect the DC adapter to the ”DC 9.5V IN”jack on the left side of the PMP.
2. Plug the other end into the vehicle DC outlet (cigarette lighter socket) as shown
below.
Note:
ØDo not operate the unit or view videos while driving a vehicle.
ØDisconnect the PMP from the DC adapterwhenstarting the vehicle.
ØDetach the battery pack when using the DC adapter.
ØDo not use the DC adapter to charge the battery.

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PC
Use the supplied USB cable to connect the PMPto apersonal computer.
Plug one end into the USB jack on the left side of the PMPand the other end into the
USB port of the computer. See the diagram below:
Other USB Devices (OTG)
Use the supplied USB host cable to connect the PMPto an external USB device.
Plug one end of the USB host cable into the USB jack on the leftside of the PMP and
the other end into the USB device, such asan MP3 player. See the diagram below :

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If the external USB device doesnot have a built-in USB port, such as a digital camera,
connect the device to the host cable using its supplied USB cable. See the diagram
below:
Earphones
Turn the volume down before you connect the earphones to the earphone jack of the
PMP.See the diagram below:
The speakers will automatically be mutedwhen the earphonesareconnected.
NOTE: Excessively loud volume can damage your hearing.

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Main Menu
Press the “POWER”button for 2 seconds to turn on the power.The main menu will be
displayed on the screen. There are five itemsin the main menu: Movie, Music,Photo,
File Manager and Settings.
Movie
The movie player is used to view video files. Compatible file types are AVI, MPG, DAT,
and VOB.
1. In the main menu, use the “UP/DOWN” button to select “Movie”, and press the
“ENTER” button.
2. The PMP will go to the movie mode and display the videofile/folder list. Use the
“UP/DOWN” button to select a file/folder. Press the“PREV/NEXT (9/:)”
button to display the previous/nextpage of files/folders in the file/folder list.
3. Press the “ENTER” button to play the selected videofile. Press the“ENTER”
button to enter the selected folder. Press the “MENU/STOP”button to return to
the previous menu orfolder.
NOTE: Some video files may not playback in the movie player. This may be due to the
way a video file was encoded.
ØDuring playback, press the “PREV/NEXT (9/:)” button to play the
previous/next videofile.
ØPress the “ENTER” button to pause/resumeplayback.
ØPress the “UP/DOWN” button to fast forward / fast backward. Press again to
increase the speed (2x, 4x, 8x). Press the“ENTER” button to resume normal
playback.
ØPress the “MENU/STOP”button to stop playback and return to the video
file/folder list.
ØPress the “SETUP”button to switch the screen aspect ratio (4:3 and16:9).
ØPress and hold the “SETUP”button to enter the time search. Use the
“UP/DOWN” buttonsto decrease/increase the digit. Use the “PREV/NEXT (9/
:)” buttons to select the hour, minute, and second digits. Press the“ENTER”
button to start playbackfrom the inputted time.If the time inputted is beyond the
length of the file, the time will be reset to “00:00:00”.
ØPress the “REC” button to enter the brightness, contrast and color adjustment
mode. Press the“PREV/NEXT (9/:)” button to adjust the setting. Press the
“REC” button to go to the next setting.
NOTE: Some video files may not support the fast forward/rewind and time search
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ØPlaymode:Press the “SETUP” button in the video file/folder list to display a
menu at the bottom of the screen. Press the “UP/DOWN” button to select “Play
mode”, and press the“ENTER” button.
Press the “PREV/NEXT (9/:)” button to select a video play mode (OFF,
Normal, Repeat One, Repeat All, Shuffle). Press the“MENU/STOP”button to
return to the previous menu.
ØPlaylist: Press the “SETUP” button in the video file/folder list to display a menu
at the bottom of the screen. Press the “UP/DOWN” button to select “Playlist”,
and press the“ENTER” button.
Use the “UP/DOWN” buttons to select a video file in the file/folder list window on
the left, and press the “ENTER” button to add that video file to the playlist. Use
the “MENU/STOP”button to return to the previousfolder.Press the“NEXT (:)”
button to switch to the playlist window on the right. Select a file in the playlist,
and press the“ENTER” button to remove the file from the playlist. Press the
“MENU/STOP”button to return to the previous menu. In the video file/folder list,
“Playlist_Video” will be shown at the top. Play that item to begin playback of the
files in the playlist.
ØFavorites: Press the “SETUP” button in the video file/folder list to display a
menu at the bottom of the screen. Press the “UP/DOWN” button to select
“Favorites”, and press the“ENTER” button.

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Use the “UP/DOWN” buttons to select a video file in the file/folder list window on
the left, and press the “ENTER” button to add that video file to the favorites. Use
the “MENU/STOP”button to return to the previousfolder.Press the“NEXT (:)”
button to switch to the favorites window on the right. Select a file in the list, and
press the“ENTER” button to remove the file from the favorites. Press the
“MENU/STOP”button to return to the previous menu. In the video file/folder list,
“HDD/My Favorites” will be listed at the top. Play that item to begin playback of
the files in the favorites.
ØCopy:Press the “SETUP” button in the video file/folder list to display a menu at
the bottom of the screen. Press the “UP/DOWN” button to select “Copy”, and
press the“ENTER” button.
Use the “UP/DOWN” buttons to select a video file that you want to copy in the
file/folder list window on the left, and press the “ENTER” button to highlight that
video file. Use the “UP/DOWN” buttons to select another video file that you want
to copy, and press the “ENTER” button to highlight that video file. Use the
“UP/DOWN” buttons to select a highlighted video file, and press the“ENTER”
button to un-highlight that video file. Use the “MENU/STOP”button to return to
the previousfolder.Press the “NEXT (:)” button to switch to the folder list
window on the right. Use the “UP/DOWN” buttons to select a folder to copy the

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files to, and press the “ENTER” button to copy the video files. “/HDD” is the root
directory of the PMP. Press the “MENU/STOP”button to return to the previous
menu.
ØDelete: Use the “UP/DOWN” buttons to select a file that you want to delete in
the video file/folder list, and press the “SETUP” button.
Press the “UP/DOWN” button to select “Delete”, and press the“ENTER” button.
Press the “PREV (9)” button to select “YES”, and press the “ENTER” button to
delete the file.
ØRename:Use the “UP/DOWN” buttons to select a video file/folder that you want
to rename in the video file/folder list, and press the “SETUP” button.
Use the “UP/DOWN” button to select “Rename”, and press the“ENTER” button.
Use the “UP/DOWN/PREV/NEXT (9/:)” buttonsto select letters on the
keyboard, and press the “ENTER” button to input the letter. When you are
finished entering the new name, select “ENTER” on the keyboard, and press the
“ENTER” button to rename the file. Pressthe “MENU/STOP”button to return to
the previous menu.