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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 (MP3, WMA).
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 language has been selected.
Try pressing the Reset key on the back of the player with a pin.

The player has malfunctioned.

Try pressing the Reset key on the back of the player with a pin.
Try updating the player’s firmware. Please refer to the Firmware Upgrades 

section of this manual for detailed instructions.

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Summary of Contents for MP-C353 - 512 MB Digital Player

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual carefully before operation MP C353 Micro MP3 Player with Integrated Stereo Speakers...

Page 2: ...literature accompanying the appliance 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 cabi...

Page 3: ...in the ears or hearing loss discontinue use and seek medical advice Notice This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Use or distribu tion of such technology outsid...

Page 4: ...s brackets or tables recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s in structions and should use a mounting acces sory recommende...

Page 5: ...ug The product may be equipped with an attachment plug with overload protection This is a safety feature See the operating instructions for replacement or directions to reset the protective device If...

Page 6: ...voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under t...

Page 7: ...be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including a...

Page 8: ...ing Power 13 AC Adapter 13 USB Charge 13 Connecting to a Computer 14 Disconnecting from a Computer 15 Microsoft Windows 15 Macintosh OS X 15 USB Driver Installation 16 MP C353 Display 17 Play Mode 17...

Page 9: ...etting Your Player s Options 23 Settings Menu Controls 23 Settings Options 23 DEL FILES MODE 25 Deleting Files on Your Player 25 Del Files Menu Controls 25 File Browser Options ABOUT MODE 26 FIRMWARE...

Page 10: ...that the items listed below are included in the package Should an item be missing please contact the local retailer from which you purchased this product MP C353 Stereo Earphones USB Extension Cable...

Page 11: ...ntegrated Stereo Speakers Plays MP3 and WMA Digital Music Files Plays Digital Music from most online stores and subscription services ID3 and LRC support for song and synchronized lyric information di...

Page 12: ...rs Top View Menu Record Repeat A B press and hold Previous Reverse press and hold Play Pause Power press and hold Next Forward press and hold Volume Down Volume Up Left View Microphone Hold Switch Rig...

Page 13: ...e charged fully before using your player for the first time There are two ways to charge your player AC Adapter This AC adapter should be used with 100 240V 50 60Hz AC wall outlets Plug the supplied A...

Page 14: ...configuration If your computer is running Windows XP and Windows Media Player 10 or newer your player will be detected as an MTP Audio Device when you open My Computer If your computer is running Wind...

Page 15: ...ware Select USB Mass Storage De vice from the list that appears and then click on Stop Stop a Hardware Device Select USB Mass Storage De vice from the list that appears and then click on OK Select USB...

Page 16: ...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 en...

Page 17: ...ack Time and Total Track Time in dicates that the number of tracks and folders loaded on the player is less than 200 and 140 respectively A symbol indicates that the num ber of tracks and folders load...

Page 18: ...key controls slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction of the arrow Reset Function The Reset key located on the rear of your player will power off and reset your player If your player freezes or...

Page 19: ...r Find and play music folders or files Record Make digital voice recordings Settings Adjust the player s options Play Mode EQ Contrast Backlight Lightcolor Power Rec Set Lyric or Languages Del Files D...

Page 20: ...own Press Return to the previous folder Press Enter the selected folder Press If a folder is selected plays all music in the selected folder If a file is selected plays the selected file Music Playbac...

Page 21: ...INGS menu Please see the Settings section for more information Repeat A B Mode Repeat A B mode allows you can define a segment of an audio track to be played repeatedly in a loop During music playback...

Page 22: ...rding Controls Use the following controls during recording in Record Mode Key Function Press Pause recording Press again to resume recording Press Stop and save recording The player will exit to the M...

Page 23: ...on left Press Move the selection right Press Enter a selection Press Return to the previous screen Settings Options Menu Item Function Playmode Adjust the order in which tracks are played Normal Play...

Page 24: ...the duration of time the player will remain on for when it is idle A setting of DISABLE will keep the player on Rec Set Adjust the quality of recordings made by your player Higher quality recordings...

Page 25: ...us folder Press Enter the selected folder Press If a file is selected the file will be marked for dele tion Press again to unmark the file Multiple files may be marked for deletion Press If files have...

Page 26: ...age 26 Coby Electronics Corporation To view information about your player select and confirm ABOUT from the Main menu Firmware version Free Memory and Total Memory may be viewed in this mode ABOUT MOD...

Page 27: ...Save this le to the computer Double click the downloaded file you may need a file compression utility installed on your computer In the window that appears double click the file Setup exe to begin in...

Page 28: ...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...

Page 29: ...www cobyusa com Page 29 ABOUT MP3 WMA MUSIC FILES For more information about digital MP3 and WMA files please visit our website at www cobyusa com...

Page 30: ...turn on Ensure that the player is charged or is operating on AC power Ensure that the Lock switch is disengaged Try pressing the Reset key on the back of the player with a pin The buttons do not work...

Page 31: ...re 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 MP3 WMA The file may be copy protected and you no longe...

Page 32: ...3 LRC Recording Format IMA ADPCM encoding PC Interface USB 2 0 Full Speed MSC MTP Plug and Play Support Windows 98SE 2000 ME XP or newer Mac OS X Audio Output 3 5mm Stereo Headphone Audio Input Integr...

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