® MP3 Player MP-233 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. Changes in specifications and features may be made without notice or obligation. Copyright © 2008, TEAC Europe GmbH. All rights reserved. Edition: August 2008 Company and product names provided herein are trademarks of their respective companies. English ­ 2 | MP-233 Content Cautions ................................................................................................................................ 4 Notice.................................................................................................................................... 4 Key Features ......................................................................................................................... 5 System Requirements .......................................................................................................... 5 Package Content ................................................................................................................ 5 Before Using .......................................................................................................................... 6 Driver .............................................................................................................................. 6 Connect to a PC and download audio files ............................................................. 6 Removing the player from the PC safely ................................................................... 6 Charging the battery ................................................................................................... 7 Keys Description ................................................................................................................... 8 Power On/Off ....................................................................................................................... 8 Resume Function........................................................................................................... 8 Automatic Power On/Off............................................................................................. 9 Basic Operation ................................................................................................................... 9 Browser Function ................................................................................................................ 10 Playing Music...................................................................................................................... 10 Playing Videos .................................................................................................................... 10 Viewing Photos................................................................................................................... 11 Reading E-book ................................................................................................................. 11 Reading........................................................................................................................ 11 Using bookmark........................................................................................................... 12 Voice Recording ................................................................................................................ 12 Record.......................................................................................................................... 12 Play recordings............................................................................................................ 12 Deleting File ........................................................................................................................ 12 FM Radio ............................................................................................................................. 13 Search Station ............................................................................................................. 13 Save station ................................................................................................................. 13 Listen to Station ........................................................................................................... 13 Delete station .............................................................................................................. 14 Record FM program ................................................................................................... 14 Playing Game .................................................................................................................... 14 Customizing Settings .......................................................................................................... 15 Convert and Play Video Files (Windows Vista coming soon) ........................................ 17 Install the AVI Converter ............................................................................................ 17 Conversion................................................................................................................... 18 Firmware Upgrade (Windows Vista coming soon).......................................................... 20 Installation of the Upgrade Tool ................................................................................ 20 Upgrading the firmware............................................................................................. 20 Converting Image File (Windows Vista coming soon).................................................... 22 Converting steps ......................................................................................................... 22 Digital Rights Management File (DRM9) Protection....................................................... 23 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................. 24 Technical Specifications ................................................................................................... 26 Warranty ............................................................................................................................. 27 English ­ 3 | MP-233 Cautions Do not subject the device to severe impact or drop it from high position. Do not use the player in extreme hot or cold, dusty or damp field. Do not expose it to direct sunshine. Back up the data frequently in case of accident data loss. Avoid using the player in strong magnetic field. 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. Do not use chemical solutions to clean the device in order to avoid corrosion. Clean it with a dry cloth. We are not responsible for damages or lost data caused by malfunction, misusing, repairing the device or battery replacement. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or modify the product. This will invalidate guarantee. The design of the player or actual display may be different from what is shown in this manual. It should be subject to the actual display or design. Notice Make sure all keys are enabled before operation. If they are locked, hold down the M and VOL button to unlock them. Please charge the battery immediately when the display indicates low battery, or the device will be powered off automatically. Please disconnect the player from PC properly to avoid data loss. The transfer rate displayed on the PC may be different depending on the operating system. Exact transfer rate should be subject to the player's indication. When the recorded voice file is too large, the response of the device may be slow. English ­ 4 | MP-233 Key Features MP3 and WMA player AVI video player JPEG image viewer Folder navigation Voice recorder FM tuner FM encoding Removable storage device Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Customized settings System Requirements Hardware: IBM PC & Compatible PC, Notebook with USB interface Operating System: Windows98/SE, Windows ME, Windows2000/XP, Windows Vista Package Content Please check the package for the following items. If any one of them is missing, please contact the vendor: Main Unit Stereo earphones USB cable Basic Operation Manual User Manual (on CD) CD with Software English ­ 5 | MP-233 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. When the " " icon appears at the right bottom of the PC screen, double click "My Computer" on the desktop, you see a removable disk which indicates the player. Just use the removable disk as a regular local disk, copying files from or to it. Removing the player from the PC safely For Windows2000/XP 1. Left click the icon at the right hand corner of the taskbar. 2. Click the pop-up mini-window with message of "Safely Remove the USB Mass Storage Device ­ Drive (X:)". 3. When you are prompted to remove the device, pull out the player. For Windows98 Please make sure the data transfer is completed before unplugging the MP3 player. English ­ 6 | MP-233 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. To turn on the player while charging: When the player is charging and shows "CHARGING" (after you removed it safely from PC, but it is still connected), pressing the key can be turn on the player and you can use it as usual. But it can't be turn off by press and hold the key or switch ON/OFF button. Note: For maximum performance, lithium-ion batteries need to be used often. If you don't use the device often, be sure to recharge the battery at least once per month. English ­ 7 | MP-233 Keys Description A. LC Display B. M Menu key Play/pause, turn on/off C. Move to the previous item. D. Move to the next item. E. F. VOL Adjust the volume. G. USB Port H. Power Switch I. Earphone Jack Power On/Off To power on: 1. Slide the Power Switch left to turn on the power. 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. Slide the Power Switch right to turn off the power. (Be sure to complete this step for saving battery charge.) Resume Function The player stores the respective last state in any of the modes. If another mode is used and the previously used mode is entered again, or the player is switched off and on, the player resumes playing at the stored location. English ­ 8 | MP-233 Automatic Power On/Off If there is no more user input, the player is turned off automatically after a while. Basic Operation Function Play/Pause Adjust Volume Operation Press the button to play or pause. 1. Shortly press the VOL button to show the volume menu at the screen. / button to decrease or in2. Press the crease volume. 3. Press the VOL button to confirm. Shortly press the Shortly press the Press and hold the Press and hold the button. button. button. button. Move to the previous file Move to the next file Fast Forward Rewind Move to main menu Confirm selection Lock/unlock buttons A-B Repeat Press and hold the M button to display the main menu. Press button M to confirm and enter the selected item. Hold down the M and VOL button simultaneously. To repeat a specified section of a track, 1. During playing, press and hold the VOL button to select the start point (A-). 2. Press and hold the VOL button again to select the end point (A-B). To stop A-B repeat, press and hold the VOL button to exit. English ­ 9 | MP-233 Browser Function To browse all files stored in the player: 1. In the music, video, photo and text mode, shortly press the M button to enter folder navigation mode (browser mode). The Browser shows the current playing/displaying file. 2. Press the / button to select a folder or a file, and press the M button to confirm selection or press the VOL button to close current folder. Playing ...