Page 2 - Table of Contents
Page 2 Coby Electronics Corporation Table of Contents Table of ConTenTs ....................................................... 2 PaCkage ConTenTs ..................................................... 5 ConTRols aT a glanCe .............................................. 6 Using the Touchscreen Contr...
Page 5 - Package Contents; Please make sure that the items shown below are in-
www.cobyusa.com Page 5 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. COBY Player2. USB Cable3. Instruction Manual4. Professional Stereo Earphones
Page 6 - Controls at a glance
Page 6 Coby Electronics Corporation Controls at a glance 2 4 1 3 5 6 7
Page 8 - screen that controls all of its functions. Different controls; Do not use force when touching the screen, as it
Page 8 Coby Electronics Corporation Controls at a glance using the Touchscreen Controls Your player comes equipped with an easy-to-use touch- screen that controls all of its functions. Different controls will be available to you based on the mode that the player is in. Use your finger tip to touch t...
Page 9 - You may want to disable the controls to avoid turn-
www.cobyusa.com Page 9 More information about the controls available in each mode are given in their corresponding section of this manual. disabling the Controls (Hold) When the Power/Hold switch is engaged, the player’s controls are disabled. To disable the controls, slide the <POWER> switc...
Page 10 - Charging the battery; Your player has an integrated rechargeable battery. Upon; getting started
Page 10 Coby Electronics Corporation 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 in a while, the battery may need to be recharged. Upon in...
Page 11 - Charging with a Computer; When connected to a USB hub, the hub must be; Turning your Player on/off
www.cobyusa.com Page 11 Charging with a Computer Your player can be charged through a USB computer connection. Use the supplied USB cable to connect the player to a high-power USB port of a computer. The computer must be powered on and not in sleep mode. When the player is connected and charging, a ...
Page 12 - Resetting the Player; Reset the player if it should freeze and not respond or
Page 12 Coby Electronics Corporation Resetting the Player Reset the player if it should freeze and not respond or otherwise malfunction.1. Disconnect your player if it is connected to a computer. 2. Use a paper clip to gently press the Reset button lo- cated on the bottom of the player. getting star...
Page 13 - Main Menu Controls; Change the Menu Style; Main Menu
www.cobyusa.com Page 13 When you turn on the player, you will see the Main menu. The Main menu gives you access to the different function modes of your player. These modes are: Music Browse and play music Video Browse and play movies Photo Browse and view pictures Radio Listen to FM radio broadcasts...
Page 14 - Browse for and play your music files; For more information; Music browser Controls; Function; If your music files contain ID3 song information tags,; Music Mode
Page 14 Coby Electronics Corporation Browse for and play your music files . For more information about how to get 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 Brows...
Page 16 - Use the following controls during music playback.
Page 16 Coby Electronics Corporation Repeat Mode Progress Bar Elapsed Time Total Time Album Cover Display Equalizer Current Track/ Total Tracks Battery Level Time Display Previous/Reverse Play Mode File name Volume Level Next/Fast Forward Play status Back icon Quick Option Menu icon Use the followin...
Page 17 - To view the controls when the music is playing,; Quick Option Menu; Tap to access the Quick Option menu during; Repeat Mode
www.cobyusa.com Page 17 Function Key Action To adjust the volume level Press the <VOL UP> or <VOL DOWN> button To access the Quick Option menu (see section below for details) Tap To return to the Music Explorer screen Tap To view the controls when the music is playing, touch the screen o...
Page 18 - Play Mode
Page 18 Coby Electronics Corporation Item Description Once Play the current track once Repeat Play the current track repeatedly All Play all tracks once Repeat All Play all tracks repeatedly Intro Play the first 10 seconds of earch track Play Mode Set the play mode as “In Order” or “Shuffle”. MSEQ T...
Page 19 - Lyric files must have the same name as its cor-
www.cobyusa.com Page 19 Set song ID3 or Lyric display support on or off. Lyric dis- play requires a “.LRC” lyric file which may be found on the internet or may be created with a Lyric file editor. Lyric files can contain synchronized timing information as well as lyric information. Lyric files must ...
Page 20 - Video Mode; Browse for and play your video files.; Video browser Controls; When you choose VIDEO mode from the Main menu, you
Page 20 Coby Electronics Corporation Video Mode Browse for and play your video files. Your player supports AVI files encoded with XviD at 400 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 t...
Page 21 - Video Playback Controls; When a video is playing, hold the; To view the controls when the video is playing,
www.cobyusa.com Page 21 Video Playback Controls When a video is playing, hold the player horizontally (landscape). The orientation of the controls will change accordingly.The following function may be performed from the video playing screen. Function Key Action To pause/resume playback Tap To play t...
Page 22 - Photo Mode; Browse for and view your photo files.; For more information about how to get photo; Photo browser Controls; Use the Photo Browser to find folders and photo files; Photo Viewer Controls; and then tap it to confirm.
Page 22 Coby Electronics Corporation Photo Mode Browse for and view your photo files. For more information about how to get photo files onto your player, please refer to the section “Transferring Files to the Player”. Photo browser Controls When you choose PHOTO mode from the Main menu, the Photo Ex...
Page 24 - To view the previous photo. Or you can position and; To view the controls when the photo is display,
Page 24 Coby Electronics Corporation Function Icon To view the previous photo. Or you can position and slide your finger on the LCD leftward to view the previous photo.To view the next photo. Or you can position and slide your finger on the LCD rightward to view the next photo. Zoom in the display. ...
Page 25 - Listen to FM radio broadcasts.; Radio Tuning Controls; When you choose RADIO from the Main menu, you will; Action; Radio Mode
www.cobyusa.com Page 25 Listen to FM radio broadcasts. You must have a pair of headphones connected to the headphone jack to receive FM broadcasts; your player will utilize the headphone cord as an antenna. Radio Tuning Controls When you choose RADIO from the Main menu, you will see the Radio Tuning...
Page 26 - Tap; Or you can turn to the desired station manually by; Touch to access the Quick Option menu from the; Manual Mode; T he c u r r ent tu n i ng m o d e is i nd ic a te d o n the
Page 26 Coby Electronics Corporation Action Function Tap To access the Quick Options menu (see the section below for details) Tap To return to the Main menu Or you can turn to the desired station manually by taping the frequency directly on the ruler. Quick Option Menu The Quick Option menu gives yo...
Page 27 - Auto Presetting; The auto scan feature will overwrite any previously; Preset Mode
www.cobyusa.com Page 27 Auto Presetting Scan for all stations in broadcast reception range. The player will automatically seek and save all frequencies with a broadcast signal to the Preset Station list. The auto scan feature will overwrite any previously stored Preset Stations. Preset Mode Set the ...
Page 28 - Force Mono; Use mono reception for weak station signals.; Area
Page 28 Coby Electronics Corporation Force Mono Set this to “On” in order to force mono radio reception. Use mono reception for weak station signals. Area Set the FM frequency range area (China, Japan, US(World), Europe(others), Campus Radio). Radio Mode
Page 29 - When you choose TEXT from the Main menu, you will see; Text Reader Controls; To display a text file, select and confirm the file from the
www.cobyusa.com Page 29 Text Mode Read text files loaded on your player (TXT). Text browser Controls When you choose TEXT from the Main menu, you will see the Text Browser Screen. Use the Text Browser to find folders and photo files loaded on your player. Your text files will be displayed in a list....
Page 30 - Touch; Page Jump; Text Mode
Page 30 Coby Electronics Corporation Function Key Action To move the display one line Pointed and slide your finger on the screen up or down To return to the Text Browser screen Tap To access the Quick Option Menu Tap Quick Option Menu The Quick Option menu gives you easy access to your player’s opt...
Page 32 - explorer Mode; Enter Explorer mode to view all folders and files; explorer Controls
Page 32 Coby Electronics Corporation explorer Mode Enter Explorer mode to view all folders and files loaded on your player. To enter Explorer mode, select and confirm EXPLORER from the Main Menu.Files and folders will be displayed in a list. If a compatible file is selected, it will be played in its...
Page 33 - Calculator Mode; Perform basic mathematical operations with the
www.cobyusa.com Page 33 Calculator Mode Perform basic mathematical operations with the calculator. To input a value, tap the number on the screen. To cancel and reset, touch . To exit Calculator mode, touch .
Page 34 - other function Mode; to highlight the Month or Year to adjust.
Page 34 Coby Electronics Corporation other function Mode Access the Calendar, Time, Date, and Stop Watch utilities. To select a utility, tap on the desired menu. To return to the Main menu, tap . Calendar Set or view a calendar. Tap to highlight the Month or Year to adjust. Tap or to adjust.
Page 35 - Record the elapsed time.; The player can save 3 records totally.
www.cobyusa.com Page 35 other function Mode stop watch Record the elapsed time. Tap to start account . Tap again to save the record. The player can save 3 records totally.
Page 36 - Time; Set the internal time display of your player.
Page 36 Coby Electronics Corporation Time Set the internal time display of your player. Point and slide your finger on the LCD up or down to adjust the Hour(hours) or Minute(mins). Tap to save the setting. other function Mode
Page 37 - date; Set the internal date display of your player.
www.cobyusa.com Page 37 date Set the internal date display of your player. Point and slide your finger on the LCD up or down to adjust the Month, Date, Year(from left to right). Tap to save the setting. other function Mode
Page 38 - settings Mode; Enter SETTINGS mode to set your player’s system; Item; display setting
Page 38 Coby Electronics Corporation settings Mode Enter SETTINGS mode to set your player’s system options. To enter Settings mode, select SETTINGS from the Main menu. To browse through the settings, tap on the desired item to highlight it. To select a setting, tap on the selection again or tap ...
Page 39 - language
www.cobyusa.com Page 39 settings Mode Item Description USB Mode Set the USB connection mode when connecting the player to a computer. • Auto (MTP): The player will utilize an MTP connec- tion if it is available. The MTP connection mode enables advanced synchronization features if you are using Windo...
Page 40 - Transfer files to and from your player; Connecting to a Computer; the device the first; Transferring files to the Player
Page 40 Coby Electronics Corporation Connect the Coby player to a computer with the provided USB cable to: Transfer files to and from your player Perform basic file management functions. Connecting to a Computer Connect the player to your computer with the supplied USB cable. Upon connection: ...
Page 42 - Microsoft Windows
Page 42 Coby Electronics Corporation Microsoft Windows 1. Double-click the “My Computer” icon on your desk- top and then double-click the icon that represents your Coby player (e.g., MP826 / MTP Multimedia Player). 2. Your player contains two folders: Data and Media. Drag your media files to the M...
Page 43 - Macintosh OS X
www.cobyusa.com Page 43 The latest version of Windows Media Player can be downloaded from the Microsoft website: ht tp: // w w w.microsof t.com / windows / windowsmedia/default.mspx Please refer to the Quick Start Guide included with your player for more information. For more information and support...
Page 44 - disconnecting from a Computer
Page 44 Coby Electronics Corporation disconnecting from a Computer Disconnect your player as instructed below to detect data loss or file/firmware corruption. Microsoft Windows 1. Double-click the green ar- row in the taskbar located on the lower-right side of the computer screen (Safely Remove Hard...
Page 46 - For movie and music synchronisation and conversion,; Video Conversion
Page 46 Coby Electronics Corporation For movie and music synchronisation and conversion, please use “Coby Media Manager” software supplied on the player. Coby Media Manager manual is also included on your player. Video Conversion
Page 47 - firmware upgrades; From time to time, COBY may release firmware upgrades; Do not interrupt the firmware upgrade process—
www.cobyusa.com Page 47 firmware 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 e...
Page 48 - safety notices
Page 48 Coby Electronics Corporation The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilat- eral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclo- sure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock...
Page 49 - Protect your hearing:
www.cobyusa.com Page 49 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)...
Page 51 - Important Safety Instructions
www.cobyusa.com Page 51 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 o...
Page 53 - The player does not turn on.; Troubleshooting
www.cobyusa.com Page 53 If you have a problem with this device, please read the troubleshooting guide below and check our website at www.cobyusa.com for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and firmware updates. If these resources do not resolve the problem, please contact Technical Support. Address CO...
Page 54 - I cannot transfer files to the player.
Page 54 Coby Electronics Corporation I cannot transfer files to the player. Ensure that your computer is running a supported operating system. If using a USB extension cable, ensure that it is securely attached to the player and the PC, or try using another USB cable. If you have connected the...
Page 55 - The player will not play my music file.
www.cobyusa.com Page 55 Troubleshooting 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. The file may be copy-protected and you no longer have authorization to play this file. If you feel thi...
Page 56 - features; * Music Service must support Windows Media DRM
Page 56 Coby Electronics Corporation features Integrated Flash Memory Intuitive Touchscreen Control 2.8” High-Resolution TFT Display Plays Music, Video, Photos and Text Plays Digital Music from most online stores and subscription services* ID3 and LRC Support for song and synchronized ly...
Page 57 - Specifications
www.cobyusa.com Page 57 Display Type 2.8” Full-Color TFT @ 240x400 Memory MP826-2G: 2GB Flash MP826-4G: 4GB Flash MP826-8G: 8GB Flash Audio Format Support MP3, WMA, OGG Video Format Support WMV, ASF, MPEG-4 (AVI/XviD): 400x240@30fps Photo Format Support JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP Text Format Support TXT DRM...
Page 58 - notes
Page 60 - Coby electronics Corporation
826RCD10 Coby is a registered trademark of Coby Electronics Corporation. Printed in China. Coby electronics Corporation 1991 Marcus Avenue, Suite 301 Lake Success, NY 11042 www.cobyusa.com www.ecoby.com
