® MP3 Player MP-288 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: September 2007 z Company and product names provided herein are trademarks of their respective companies.
Content Cautions ................................................................................................................................ 4 Notice.................................................................................................................................... 4 Key Features ......................................................................................................................... 5 System Requirements ..................................................................
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 MTV video player z JPEG/BMP image viewer z Folder navigation z Voice recorder z FM tuner z FM encoding z Removable storage device z MicroSD card slot z Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery z Customized settings z 1.8" LC Display 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. Notice: The device is not available during charging.
Key Description c Move to the previous item. d e f g h i j k l M Menu key Move to the next item. Play, turn on/off VOL Setting the volume POWER Power switch MicroSD card slot USB port Earphone jack Neck strap slot 1.8" LC Display Power On/Off To power on: 1. Move the power switch towards the slot of the MicroSD-card. 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.
MicroSD Card Slot After connecting the player to the computer, you will find two portable devices. One is the built-in memory device and the other one is the device associated to the MicroSD card. The player supports direct playing of songs/videos on MicroSD cards. Insert the card into the slot. The contacts have to be arranged in the direction of the screen. To use a memory card: 1. Press and hold the M button to display the main menu. 2. Select “SETUP” and press the button. 3.
Basic Operation Function Operation Play/Pause Press the Adjust Volume 1. Press and hold the VOL button to see a volume icon lighting up in green on the top tool bar. 2. Press the / button to decrease or increase volume. 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. A-B Repeat To repeat a specified section of a track, 1.
Playing Music Enter the music mode Press and hold the M button to display the main menu. Use the / button to select “MUSIC” menu, and press the button to confirm selection. Now you are in the MUSIC mode, refer music playing to the basic operations. Folder navigation To navigate through folders: 1. In the music mode, shortly press the M button to display submenus. 2. Press the / button to select the submenu “File”, and press the button to confirm selection and enter the folder navigation mode. 3.
Playing settings: Repeat No Repeat - Play all files stored in the player in order and stop after playing all Repeat one - Repeat current track. Repeat all - Repeat all tracks Random all - Play all files randomly Folder Normal - Play all tracks in current folder in order Folder Repeat - Repeat all tracks in current folder Folder random - Play all tracks in current folder randomly Equalizer Normal, Pop, Rock, Classic, Jazz, Bass, Custom EQ To customize EQ setting: 1. Select Custom EQ and press . 2.
Playing Videos 1. Press and hold the M button to display the main menu. 1. Use the / button to select “VIDEO” menu, and press the button to enter the video player mode. / button to search a video file that you want to play, and press the button to play. For detail information about playing, see the “Basic Operation” section. 2. Press the Note: During playing, you can shortly press the M button to enter folder navigation mode, or press and hold the M button to set repeat mode.
4. Press the / button to page up/down, or press the ton to page down automatically but- Note: Some TXT file may not be read. This may because its format is not supported. Skip it or reload another file. Deleting Files To delete a file: 1. On the main menu, select “FILE” and then press the button to enter the folder navigation mode. 2. Select the file that you want to delete, and then press the button to delete it. 3. Use the / button to select “YES” and press the button to confirm deletion.
FM Radio On the main menu, select “FM” and press the the FM radio. button to turn on Auto Search Station 1. Shortly press the M key to show the submenus. You see the menu items displayed. / button to select “AutoScan” and press the button to activate auto-search mode. 2. Press the Manually search stations Press the / button to adjust frequency manually. Save station To save the found station, 1. Shortly press the M button to activate the submenus. 2.
Record FM program When you are listening to a station, you can record your favourite programs by shortly pressing the VOL button. For detail information about recording, see “Record” section. Playing Game This player provides a popular and funny game - GoBang. To activate the game, on the main menu, select “GAME” and press the button to enter the gaming mode. Basic operation is as follows: Select “Start” on the submenu and then press button to confirm. Move the cursor Press the , , VOL and M button.
Menu Submenu Description Time Adjust Set date & time: 1. Press / button to move between year, month, day, hour, min., Second. button to locate the cursor on 2. Press the the item that you want to set. 3. Press / button to adjust value and button to confirm. then press the to exit the mode. 4. Short press Time Zone Set time zone: Press the / button to set button to confirm. and then press the Auto Off Set time length before the player shut down automatically.
Convert and Play Video Files (Windows Vista coming soon) Before you download videos to the device, make sure they are MTV files and can be played by the device. If not, convert them using the included converting tool on the driver CD. The following steps show how to convert. 1. Insert the provided disk into the CD-ROM drive, select and run “VideoConvert.exe” program. The following window appears: 2. Click on "Input Video" and select the file to convert. 3.
6. Clicking on "MTV Preview" followed by "Start Preview" you can see the result of the conversion on the screen. 7. The conversion is started by clicking on "Start Conversion" ("MTV Preview" has to be reset). If this window 8. appears the conversion is ready. Now you can copy the converted file(s) to the player.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution The LCD displays nothing when the device is started. Battery is too low. Charge the battery. 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. The displayed time is changing constantly. The bit rate of the MP3 file is changing during playback.
Problem Possible Cause Solution The file format is not supported. Make sure the video is in AVI format. If not, use the provided converting tool to convert it. The video data is corrupted Skip it or reload another file The photo cannot be displayed The image resolution is beyond limitation of the device. The device supports a maximum resolution of 3520 X 2816. Make sure resolution of the image does not excess this limitation. The TXT file cannot be read The file format is not supported.
Technical Specifications Item Specification Capacity 1GB, 2GB, 4GB Battery Type Rechargeable Lithium Battery Battery Life Up to 8 hours LCD Display 1.8-inch LCD screen Earphone Power 5mW+5mW Video Format MTV Audio Format MP3, WMA Photo Format JPEG, BMP Image Resolution 3520 X 2816 (max.) Record Format WAV (Normal: 64kbps/16kHz, High: 128kbps/32KHz; long time: 32kbps/8KHz) Bit Rate MP3: 8-320kbps; WMA: 5-320kbps SNR 80dB 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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