® MP3 Player MP-380 User Manual To ensure the smooth handling of your warranty please write the serial number of your device into the box. In the case of warranty you are expected to send it together with a copy of your invoice to your nearest TEAC sales representative.
Disposing of the Product Your device should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. z Changes in specifications and features may be made without notice or obligation. z Copyright © 2007, TEAC Europe GmbH. All rights reserved. Edition: April 2007 z Company and product names provided herein are trademarks of their respective companies.
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Cautions z Do not subject the device to severe impact or drop it from high position. z Do not use the player in extreme hot or cold, dusty or damp field. Do not expose it to direct sunshine. z Back up the data frequently in case of accident data loss. z Avoid using the player in strong magnetic field. z Keep the device away from water or other liquids. In the event that water or other liquids enter the device, power off the product immediately, and clean the device.
Key Features z MP3&WMA Player z AVI Video player z JPEG image viewer z Folder Navigation z Voice Recorder z FM Tuner z FM Encoding z Removable Storage Device z Funny games z Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery z Customized settings z Built-in speaker System Requirements z Hardware: IBM PC & Compatible PC, Notebook with USB interface z Operating System: Windows98/SE, Windows Me, Windows2000/XP, Windows Vista Package Content Please check the package for the following items.
Before Using Driver Windows2000/XP/ME/Vista This player is plug & play for WIN2000/XP/ME/Vista OS. Windows98/SE For Windows98/SE, you are required to install a driver (available from TEAC by request) before connection. Connect to a PC and download audio files To connect the player with the PC for transferring files: 1. Plug the larger end of the USB cable to the USB port of the PC, and plug the smaller end to the USB port of the player. 2.
Charging the battery The device has a rechargeable built-in lithium-ion battery. It is charged via USB connection. You are required to charge it when you use it for the first time. It takes about 3 hours to fully charge the battery. To charge the battery, connect the larger end of the USB cable to the USB interface of PC, and connect the other smaller end of the USB cable to the USB interface of this player. The device is connected to PC and being charged.
Keys Description c d e f g h MODE Menu key Move to the previous item. Move to the next item. Play, turn on/off VOL Setting the volume USB port i j k l POWER Power switch Earphone Jack MIC Internal microphone Neck strap slot Built-in speaker 2.0" TFT LC Display. Power On/Off To power on, 1. Switch on the POWER button. 2. Press and hold the key until you see prompt on the display. To power off, 1. Press and hold the key until you see prompt on the display. 2. Switch off the POWER button.
Basic Operation Function Operation Play/Pause Press the Adjust Volume 1. Shortly press the VOL button to see a volume adjustment icon animating (blinking). 2. Press the / button to decrease or increase volume. 3. Press the VOL button to confirm. Move to the previous file Shortly press the button. Move to the next file Shortly press the button. Fast Forward Press and hold the button. Rewind Press and hold the button. Lock/unlock buttons Hold down the neously.
Playing Music Enter the music mode Press and hold the MODE button to display the main menu. Use the / button to select “Music” menu, and press the MODE button to confirm selection. Now you are in the MUSIC mode, refer music playing to the basic operations. Folder navigation To navigate through folders: 3. In the MUSIC mode, shortly press the MODE button to enter folder navigation mode. 4. Press the / button to select a folder or track, and press the MODE button to confirm selection.
Viewing Photos To view photos, 1. Press and hold the MODE button to display the main menu. 2. Select “Photo” and press the MODE button to confirm. 3. Press the / button to select a folder or image, and press the MODE to confirm. 4. Select the photo that you want to display and press the MODE button to enlarge it to full screen. 5.
3. Press the / button to select a line of the menu and press the MODE button to confirm. The bookmark is saved. It starts from the first line of current page. 4. To read the page that you marked, shortly press the VOL button to show up the “Load BookMark” window. Select the bookmark and press the MODE button to confirm. You will be guided to that page. Note: Some TXT file may not be read. This may because its format is not supported. Skip it or reload another file.
Deleting File To delete a file, 1. In the folder navigation mode, select the file that you want to delete. 2. Press and hold the VOL button until a dialogue box shows up. 3. Use the / button to select “Yes” and press the MODE button to confirm. FM Radio On the main menu, select “FM Radio” and press the MODE button to turn on the FM radio. Search Station 1. Shortly press the MODE key to show the submenus. You see the menu items displayed on upper left and right corner.
Listen to Station To listen to saved station, 1. Shortly press the MODE button to activate submenus. 2. Press the / button to switch to the “preset” menu and press the MODE button to enter the PRESET mode. 3. In the PRESET mode, press the / button to select a saved station for listening. Delete station 1. Shortly press the MODE button to activate submenus. 2. Press the / button to switch to the “delete” menu and press the MODE button to continue. 3.
Customizing Settings To customize the player settings: 1. On the main menu, select the “Settings” item and press the MODE button to enter the system settings mode. 2. Press the / button to select setting item and press the MODE button to confirm or press the VOL button to cancel/ return. Music Repeat Mode Once（Play current track once and then stop） Repeat One (Repeat current track) Folder （Play all audio files in the current folder and stop after playing） Folder Rep.
FM Radio Record Auto slide show Stereo SW (Enable or disable stereo effect) On, Off FM region China, Europe, Japan, U.S.A. REC Quality High Quality, General Quality REC Volume +1、+2、+3、+4、+5 Text (Set interval between the previous and the next page when the device is in auto page up/down mode.) Photo (Set interval between the previous and the next slide in auto slide show mode.) Display System Backlight 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 15 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds, Always On.
Firmware Upgrade (Windows Vista coming soon) You can upgrade the player to get the newest version of software by the following steps: Installation of the Upgrade Tool 1. Insert the software CD into the CD-ROM of a computer. 2. Double click the Upgrade folder to open it. 3. Run Setup.exe to install the upgrade tool. 4. Follow on-screen prompts to complete installation. Upgrading the firmware 1. Switch off the Player. 2. Hold down the MODE button while connecting the device to a computer via USB interface.
6. With you can specify the firmware upgrading file provided by the vendor (available for instance at www.teac.de). 7. Click to start upgrading. The process may take up to 6 minutes. to finish upgrading. 8. Click 9. Safely remove the player from the PC. 10. Switch on the Player. It will automatically initialize settings.
Converting Image File (Windows Vista coming soon) Converting steps Run the ACDSee program, select the image that you want to convert, and click “Tool” →”Convert”. Select “JPG JPEG JFIF Format” and then click “Options”.
Deselect the options circled in red and then press “OK” button to confirm. Digital Rights Management File (DRM9) Protection This player supports DRM9 file protection (WMA), to play DRM9 protected files: 1. Download songs protected by DRM9 from relevant websites to your PC or notebook. 2. Open the downloaded files using Windows© Media Player. Follow the instructions from Windows© Media Player to play back the files. 3. Connect the player to PC or notebook by USB cable. 4.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Battery is too low. Charge the battery. The keys are locked. Unlock the Hold switch by holding and down the VOL button. The keys are locked by Hold switch Unlock the Hold switch by holding and down the VOL button. The volume is too low. Adjust the volume. Bad audio file. Delete or skip the file. The player cannot be connected to the PC. The USB interface is not supported by PC’s motherboard. Update or replace the PC’s motherboard.
Problem Possible Cause Solution Some of MP3 files cannot be played properly. The MP3 file is compressed by a standard, such as MPEG I Layer 1 or Layer 2 that the player does not support. 1. Delete the unsupported MP3 files. 2. Use MPEG I Layer 3 standard to compress the unsupported MP3 files. The file format is not supported. Make sure the video is in AVI format. If not, use the provided converting tool to convert it.
Technical Specifications Item Specification Capacity 1GB, 2GB, 4GB Battery Type Rechargeable Lithium Battery Battery Life Up to 8 hours LCD Display 2.0-inch TFT screen Earphone Power 5mW+5mW Video Format AVI (XviD) Audio Format MP3, WMA, DRM-WMA, DRM9 Photo Format JPEG Image Resolution 3520 X 2816 (max.) Record Format WAV (High: 16kbps/16KHz; General: 16kbps/8KHz) Bit Rate MP3: 8-448kbps; WMA: 32-384kbps SNR ＞90dB USB Port USB2.
What is Covered and What is Not Covered. Except as specified below, this warranty covers any defects in materials and workmanship of this product. The following are not covered by the warranty: 1. Damage to or deterioration of the external cabinet. 2. Any unit that has been altered or on which the serial number has been defaced, modified, or removed. 3.
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