I can't transfer files to my mp3 coby brand player.

Hello,
Go to cobyusa.com for Coby support.
Specific downloads for the MP610 can be reached if you enter MP610 in the Product Search bar.
When you need Coby Media Manager go to the link "fix for MP822" on the support site cobyusa.com: the fix is the Media Manager from Coby, it can be installed for Windows as well as for Mac.

When using other software programs like Windows Media Player 11 or iTunes, look in the help function or internet site for the used program.
For transfers mainly go through next steps:
0. First install and update the software you will use for transfers
1. Running the software program, the player can be detected in the used software program when connecting the USB cable
2. Setup the library in the used program: the location of the media files must be marked to have access to the data
3. Create a playlist: for example put songs in a list
4. Transfer the playlist onto the player: synchronize the list
5. Wait until the data finished synchronizing; wait for the message you're allowed to disconnect, after that you can take out the USB cable

Hello,

After the format you might be missing files for operating the device.
Formatting the player is normally used before updating the firmware.
Have you been updating the firmware after you formatted the player ?

There is a new firmware release for the MP610.
Look in the support page, enter MP610 in the bar (Product Search) of next site:
http://www.cobyusa.com/?p=support
Download the zip file. Unzip the downloaded file with WinZip or WinRar.
Look in the pdf file for the instruction how to use the exe file for the
Firmware Update.

Your player only supports .mtv video files.

You can find a file converter at - avs4you.com

...or search for a file / file extension (to .mtv) converter online.

Please call COBY electronics at 800-727-3592 and let them know you received that player as a Xmas present. They will tell you to send the unit to COBY with $6 money order and you'll receive a new player in exchange. During the Xmas warranty period which lasts until March, you will not need to send a copy of the receipt.

I hope I've provided you useful assistance and that this information allows you to make an informed decision as to how to proceed from here.

Please post a comment if you need additional assistance so that I can help you further.

Hello,
The support site for the MP610 can be reached here:
http://www.cobyusa.com/?p=prod&prod_num_id=212&pcat_id=1001
Under Downloads there's:
A firmware update for File Sys Error and a video converter for converting videos before transferring them to the player.

To get the matching formats for the player:

1. Get the video converter for the MP610:
http://www.cobyusa.com/files/software/VideoConverter_MP610.exe
For getting this execute file right click it and select "Save Target As..." for saving it to location on the computer. Use the converter
for all videos before transferring them to the player.

2. Use the Coby Media Manager for transfers of all media.
A download for this Media Manager can be found here:
http://www.digdash.biz/product/coby/coby_media_manager/install/coby-mediamanager-2009b0924.exe
For getting this execute file right click it and select "Save Target As..." for saving it to location on the computer. After that run the execute file to install Coby Media Manager.

For a setup of your player in the manager:
Run Coby Media Manager
Select in Tools > Device Manager... in the devices list the MP610.
Add the MP610 to the favorite devices.
To setup the output file format for the MP610 select under the DEVICE menu in Coby Media Manager the Device configuration.
Setup format for video is MTV (cannot be changed for the MP610)
Setup format for audio is selectable 96 kbps; 128 kbps; 192 kbps.

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I use a different MP3 player, but I noticed that mine wouldn't play .AAC files, only .MP3 files. I upgraded the firmware of mine and then it played everything. I noticed there is a new firmware upgrade for the COBY 610, so that might be of help to you.

You can find it at the cobyusa.com website by choosing 'Mp3 & Portable', then 'Mp3 & Mp4 Players', then your model 'MP610', from the support page. Or, here is the direct link to the file from Coby's servers.



Unpacking the zipfile from the Coby Website will give you a PDF file with instructions, and a program file to run.

Your music will be erased when you run this firmware update. The instructions suggest that even if your mp3 player won't startup properly, if you plug it into your computer you should be able to access it as a removable disk, and copy all your music to a temporary folder on your computer.

Here are the steps:

1. Plug your MP610 into your computer.
2. Copy all your music to a temporary folder.
3. Disconnect your MP610 from your computer.
4. Disconnect as many USB devices as possible from your computer (to simplify identifying the MP610 at a later step, and avoid damaging other devices by trying to load the MP610 firmware into them by mistake.)
5. Run the Firmware Update program 'MP610 T LCD Firmware Update for file sys err.exe'
6. You will see a screen with up to 24 numbered, empty boxes.
7. Connect the MP610 to your computer. It will show up in one of the boxes.
8. Once the MP3 player shows up, click on the Firmware Feature icon to start the firmware upgrade.
9. After the firmware update is complete, you will receive a checkmark in the Firmware box.
10. Disconnect the MP610.
11. Close the firmware update software.
12. Turn on the 610 to confirm it starts up and the display reads 'COBY'.
13. Plug it back into your computer and copy your music back on to it.

I hope that helps.

Hello,

All support for the Coby MP610 on next site:
http://www.cobyusa.com/?p=prod&prod_num_id=212&pcat_id=1001

MP610 manual
Deleting songs and folders could be performed on the player itself,
see page 25 "Explorer mode".

Deleting files when connected to a computer using the provided USB cable:
1. Seeing the player as a removable disk, exploring on the computer,
in the MUSIC folder for songs, see page 28 and 29.
Always remember to safely disconnect after using this transferring method !


2. Using software like Windows Media Player or Coby Media Manager.
How to use this software, look in the supplied information and help functions.

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Hello,

Coby support for the MP610:
http://www.cobyusa.com/?p=search

Look in the manual, page 28 for the folders, files have to be put into.
Put music in the MUSIC folder.
Manual for the MP610:
http://www.cobyusa.com/files/manuals/MP610_MN.pdf
See from page 29 how to transfer files.
Always safely remove the player hardware connection.

When using Windows operating system, Windows Media Player 11 can be used to transfer media as well. Look in the Quick Setup Guide how to use WMP11:
http://www.cobyusa.com/files/setupguide/MP610_SG.pdf

you may have to get a firmware update
(download to computer, install utility, wire up player, run update..)

you will find firmware, specs sheet and manual for download here:

http://www.cobyusa.com/?p=doc

after doing the update, access player via win-explorer, erase all the mp3s(do not format!, as this will erase the firmware as well)
and drag and drop your new mp3/files onto the player.

unplug, press play and if everything is right: enjoy listening

The cobyt player is completely incompatible with iTunes. If you have songs that are in mp3 format, you can use Windows Media Player to transfer the songs to your Coby. If your songs are already in AAC (iTunes) format, you can use a free program like Media Monkey to convert UNprotected AAC files to mp3 format so that they will be usable with your Coby. Media Monkey is not capable of converting protected files.

-Tha Mp3 Doctor