MP-114 - Mp3 player TEAC - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	MP3 Player
Brand	TEAC
Model	MP-114
Dimensions	84 x 29 x 19 mm
Weight	26 g (without battery)
Power Source	1 x AAA alkaline battery
Battery Life	Approximately 10 hours
Display	LCD 132x32 pixels, white backlight
Storage Capacity	512 MB / 1 GB / 2 GB (model dependent)
Audio Formats	MP3, WMA
Recording Format	WAV (voice and FM)
Recording Bitrate	32, 44, 64, or 88 kbps
Earphone Output	5 mW + 5 mW, 20 Hz–20 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	>70 dB
USB Interface	USB 2.0
FM Tuner	Yes (on select models)
System Requirements	Windows 98/2000/ME/XP, USB port, CD-ROM drive
Package Contents	Player, earphone with neck strap, driver CD, basic manual, user manual on CD, AAA battery
Cleaning Instructions	Wipe with a soft cloth dampened with clean water or mild detergent; do not use alcohol or thinners
Safety Precautions	Avoid heat, direct sunlight, moisture, dust; do not use while driving; use high-quality batteries
Spare Parts / Reparability	Battery user-replaceable; no other spare parts listed; warranty covers defects

Frequently Asked Questions - MP-114 TEAC

How do I turn on the TEAC MP-114?

Press and hold the ▶II button until the display lights up. You will enter standby mode. Press again to start playback.

What file formats does the MP-114 support?

The player supports MP3 and WMA audio files. Voice and FM recordings are saved as WAV files.

How can I record voice using the MP-114?

In standby or pause mode, press the A-B button to start recording. Press ▶II to pause/resume, and press Ⓜ to stop and save.

Does the MP-114 have an FM radio?

Yes, but only on models with FM function. To use it, go to the main menu, select FM Radio, and you can auto-scan or manually tune stations.

How do I connect the MP-114 to my computer?

Make sure the player is on, then connect it via the included USB cable. It will appear as a removable drive. For Windows 98, install the driver from the CD first.

Why is there no sound when playing music?

Check if the volume is too low (press + to increase), the file may be corrupted, or the earphone plug is loose. Also ensure the Hold switch is unlocked.

How long does the battery last?

With a high-quality AAA alkaline battery, the player lasts approximately 10 hours. Weak batteries reduce performance.

Can I delete files directly on the player?

Yes, using the folder navigation. Select a file or folder, press Ⓜ, choose Delete?, then confirm with Yes.

What do I do if the display shows 'Low Battery'?

Replace the AAA battery immediately. The player will shut down automatically if the battery is too low to prevent data loss.

Is the MP-114 compatible with Mac or Linux?

The manual specifies Microsoft Windows 98/2000/ME/XP only. It may not be recognized on other systems without additional drivers.

USER MANUAL MP-114 TEAC

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.

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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 © 2007, TEAC Europe GmbH. All rights reserved. Edition: August 2007
• Company and product names provided herein are trademarks of their respective companies.

Content

Precautions....4

Key Features....5

System Requirement....5

Content of Package 5

1. Installation Instruction....5

1.1 Installing Driver for Windows 98 (not required for Windows ME or above) 5
1.2 Installing Battery 6

1. USB Mode....6

2.1 Connecting a PC 6
2.2 Removing the USB Device 6

1. Basic Operation....7

3.1 Buttons and Functions ....7
Navigation Function 7

3.2 LCD Indication....8
3.3 Power on/off....8
3.4 Main Menu Setup....8

1. How to use the MP3 Player....9

4.1 Playing Music 9
4.2 Voice Mode....10

4.2.1 Playing Voice....10
4.2.2 Voice Recording....11

4.3 FM Tuner (only for players with FM function) 11
4.3.1 Playing FM 11

4.4 Function Setting....13

4.4.1 Setting EQ Mode....13
4.4.2 Setting Repeat Mode....13
4.4.3 Setting Contrast 13
4.4.4 Adjusting Backlight....13
4.4.5 Setting Power Set....14
4.4.6 Setting Record Set....14
4.4.7 Setting Language 14
4.4.8 Reset 14
4.4.9 Saving the Settings 14

4.5 Info 14
4.6 Folder Navigation....14
4.7 Exit 15
4.8 Warnings....16

Low Battery 16
No File 16
Device Full....16

1. Troubleshooting....17

2. Technical Specifications....18

Notice....19

Warranty 20

Precautions

1) Never use the player during driving or operating other vehicles to avoid traffic accident, which is also restricted by the law in some districts. Even on foot, it is still dangerous to listen in extremely high volume especially during crossing the street. Wherever with potential risks, please stop using the player for safety purpose.
2) Please insert the earphone before powering on the player, which can not only avoid damaging the earphone but keep the player in good condition.
3) Keep the player clean and away from heat source or direct sunlight, dirty, humid or rainy place. In the event that water or other liquids enter the device, power off the product immediately, take out the battery and clean the device.
4) If the surface is dirty, please clean with soft cloth dipped with clean water or soft abluent. Never clean the case with alcohol or diluents.
5) Never use the player in rather dry environment to avoid static. Do not use the player in extreme hot or cold, dusty or damp field. Do not expose it to direct sunshine.
6) Never disconnect the player from PC abruptly during downloading, uploading and formatting to avoid application failure.
7) When the player is used as removable disk, please follow the proper file download and upload procedures. Our company resumes no responsibility for any file lost due to improper operation.
8) Backup the data frequently in case of accident data loss.
9) We are not responsible for the damages or lost data caused by malfunction, disassemble, modify, misusing, repairing the device or battery replacement.
10) 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.

IMPORTANT!

Please use high quality batteries only. Weak batteries can significantly reduce the performance of your player!

Key Features

1. MP3&WMA Playback
2. Folder Navigation Function
3. Voice Recording
4. FM Tuner (only for players with FM function)
5. Removable Storage Device

System Requirement

■ Microsoft Windows 98/2000/ME/XP
■ IBM PC & Compatible PC, Notebook with USB interface
■ Pentium 200MHz or above
■ CD-ROM drive

Content of Package

MP3 player MP-114

Earphone with neck strap

Driver CD

Basic Operation Manual

User's manual (on CD)

AAA battery

1. Installation Instruction

1.1 Installing Driver for Windows 98 (not required for Windows ME or above)

A. Connect the MP3 Player to the USB port of a PC; after "Found new hardware" appears on the screen, click "Search for the best driver for your device" and insert the driver CD into CD-ROM, then click "Next".
B. Select "Specify a location" to direct the installation directory to the "Drivers" files of the driver CD, and click Yes.
C. PC will install the driver for Windows 98 automatically.

1.2 Installing Battery

Install one AAA 5V alkaline battery properly according to the indicator symbol on the player. Press the ▶II button to power the player on and enter the MP3 standby mode.

2. USB Mode

2.1 Connecting a PC

Before operation, please verify the player is powered on, with one end of the provided USB plugged into PC and the other end into the MP3 player. The related icons appear on the LCD screen.

2.2 Removing the USB Device

Important:

In Windows98, please make sure the data transfer i pleted before unplugging the MP3 player.

A. Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in taskbar:

B. From Safely Remove Hardware screen, highlight "USB Mass Storage Device" item, and then click "Stop" button. "Stop a Hardware Device" window appears on the screen as shown in the picture below.

C. Click "OK". After the "Safe to Remove Hardware" window appears, the player can be disconnected from PC safely.

Important: Never unplug the USB cable when data is transmitted to avoid damaging the player; after data transmission is completed please do not disconnect the player from PC; while using USB function, all buttons have no function.

Any program lost or I/O error and power on issues caused by improper operations please refer to "Troubleshooting".

3. Basic Operation

3.1 Buttons and Functions

A. Earphone jack

B. 🔒 Hold switch

C. ▶Power on/off and Play/pause

D. A-B Repeat/Record

E. + Volume up

F. - Volume down

G. ◀ Previous

H. ▶ Next

I. Ⓜ MENU button

J. Display area

K. USB port

Navigation Function

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The key functions Volume up +, Volume down -, Previous ◀, and Next ▶ are activated by pulling/ pushing MENU key Ⓜ in the respective direction.

3.2 LCD Indication

3.3 Power on/off

Press and hold the ▶II button until you see prompt on the display. Now you are in the MP3 standby mode. Pressing the ▶II button again will bring you in the MP3 playback mode. In any mode keep pressing the ▶II button 3 seconds, the player will save data and enters power off mode.

3.4 Main Menu Setup

From standby or playing mode, you can press the Ⓜ button to enter the main menu function setting mode.

Push Ⓜ button to select: Play music, Voice, FM Radio (only for players with FM function), Setting, Info, Folder, or Exit. You have to press the Ⓜ button to enter the desired setting.

4. How to use the MP3 Player

4.1 Playing Music

a) Play /Pause: In the MP3 standby mode, you can press the ▶ II button to play MP3 music (▶) and press the ▶ again to pause (II).
b) Stop: In the playback mode, press and hold the ▶II key for 2 seconds to stop the playback (■) and return to the beginning of current track.
c) Previous/Next: In playback, pause, or standby mode, you can push the Ⓜ button to left or right to select previous or next music
d) Fast Forwards: In playback mode, you can press and hold the Ⓜ button to the right to fast forwards.
e) Fast Backwards: In playback mode, you can press and hold the Ⓜ button to the left to fast backwards.
f) Volume: In playback mode, you can press the Ⓜ button up to increase the volume or down to decrease the volume.
g) A-B repeat mode: In playback mode, you can press A-B button shortly to start the point of track (A-) and press A-B button again to finish the point of track (A-B). Press the A-B key shortly to leave A-B repeat.
h) Lock/Unlock: In MP3 standby or playback mode, you can push 🔒 button to right side to hold any key functions. Push the 🔒 button to left side again to unlock.
i) In MP3 standby, play and pause mode, press and hold the ▶II buttons 3 seconds, the player will save data and enters power off mode.

4.2 Voice Mode

4.2.1 Playing Voice

From MP3 standby or playback mode, you can press Ⓜ button to enter the main menu, please push Ⓜ button to right or left to select Voice and press Ⓜ button to enter.

a) Play/Pause: In voice mode, you can press ▶II button to play (▶) and press ▶II button again to pause (II).
b) Stop: In voice mode, press and hold the ▶II key for 2 seconds to stop the playback (■) and return to the beginning of current track.
c) Previous/Next: In voice mode, you can push the Ⓜ button to left or right to select previous or next voice file.
d) Fast Forwards: In voice mode, you can press and hold the Ⓜ button to the right to fast forwards.
e) Fast Backwards: In voice mode, you can press and hold the Ⓜ button to the left to fast backwards.
f) Volume: In voice mode, you can press the Ⓜ button up to increase the volume or down to decrease the volume.
g) A-B mode: In voice mode, you can press A-B button shortly to start the point of track (A-) and press A-B button again to finish the point of track (A-B). Press the A-B key shortly to leave A-B repeat.
h) Lock/Unlock: In voice mode, you can push 🔔 button to right side to hold any key functions. Push the 🔔 button to left side again to unlock.
i) In voice mode, press and hold the ▶II buttons 3 seconds, the player will save data and enters power off mode.

Note: The EQ selection will be unavailable while playing voice files.

4.2.2 Voice Recording

In standby or pause mode (■/Ⅱ), you can press shortly the A-B key to start voice recording (●). Press ▶II button to pause. To resume recording, please press ▶II button again. You can press the Ⓜ key to stop the recording and save the recorded file.

4.3 FM Tuner (only for players with FM function)

4.3.1 Playing FM

In MP3, or voice standby mode, press the Ⓜ button to enter the main menu, push Ⓜ button to right or left side to select FM Radio and press the Ⓜ button again to enter.

a) Auto-Search broadcasting station

In FM Radio playing mode, press the Ⓜ button to enter the submenus. Push the Ⓜ button to right side to select "Auto Scan" with pressing the Ⓜ key to confirm. The player will scan the station and save radio station automatically.

b) Search station manually

In FM playing mode, when you see "PRESET" displayed, press the ▶II key to exit "PRESET" mode and enter the Manual mode by pushing the the Ⓜ key left or right to decrease or increase frequency by 0.1 MHz. You can save the found station manually as preset. (See "Save station" section)

c) Listen to station

In "PRESET" mode, push the Ⓜ key left or right to tune in saved stations.

Note: If you are in the "Manual" mode, press the ▶II key to switch to the "PRESET" mode.

d) Save broadcasting station

(1) When you receive a station, press and hold the Ⓜ button to show the submenus.
(2) Select "Save Station" and press the Ⓜ key to confirm.
(3) Push the Ⓜ key leftwards or rightwards to choose a location for the station, and press the ▶II key to confirm the saving.

Note: For the same location, the new saved station will replace the original one.

e) Delete broadcasting station

(1) In "PRESET" mode, push the Ⓜ key left or right to select the station that you want to delete.
(2) Press the Ⓜ key to show the submenus.
(3) Select "Delete Station" and press the Ⓜ key to continue.
(4) Press the ▶II key to confirm deletion.

f) Record the FM program

You can record the FM programs broadcasted by the station into WAV file.

(1) When you are listening to the program, shortly press the A-B key to start recording. During recording, you can press the ▶II key to pause/resume recording.

(2) Press the Ⓜ key to stop and save the recording.

g) To play the FM recording

(1) Press and hold the Ⓜ button to enter the main menu or the radio submenu. Select "Voice" and press the Ⓜ button to enter the voice mode.
(2) Move the Ⓜ button left or right to search the recording file and then press the ▶II key to play it.

Alternatively, you can search the recording file in the folder mode. In the voice mode, press and hold the Ⓜ button to enter the main menu, select "Folder" and press the Ⓜ button to enter folder navigation mode. Open the FMIN.DIR folder, and search the FM recording file that you want to play.

4.4 Function Setting

Select Setting in the main menu with press button to enter. Push Ⓜ button left or right (◀ or ▶ buttons) to select Equalizer, Repeat Mode, Contrast, Backlight, Power Set, Record Set, Language, Reset.

4.4.1 Setting EQ Mode

After entering the EQ mode, push the ◀ or ▶ buttons to select Normal, Pop, Rock, Classical, Jazz, Bass, and Exit. Press the Ⓜ button to save the selected EQ setting.

4.4.2 Setting Repeat Mode

After entering Repeat Mode, push the ◀ or ▶ buttons to select Normal, repeat one, repeat all, Random repeat, Dir normal, Dir all repeat, or Dir random repeat. Press the Ⓜ button to save the selected play mode.

4.4.3 Setting Contrast

After entering Contrast, push ◀ or ▶ buttons to adjust the contrast of LCD. Press the Ⓜ button to save the selected setting.

4.4.4 Adjusting Backlight

After entering Backlight, push the ◀ or ▶ buttons to select 5 S, 20 S, Always on, Always off. Press Ⓜ button to save the selected setting.

4.4.5 Setting Power Set

After entering Power Set, push ◀ or ▶ buttons to select DISABLE, 2MIN, 10MIN, 30MIN. Press the Ⓜ button to save the selected shutdown time.

4.4.6 Setting Record Set

After entering Record Set, push ◀ or ▶ buttons to select 32Kbps, 44Kbps, 64Kbps, or 88Kbps. Press the Ⓜ button to save the selected record set time.

4.4.7 Setting Language

After entering Language mode, push ◀ or ▶ buttons to select the desired language. Press Ⓜ button to save the selected language.

4.4.8 Reset

Press Reset with Ⓜ button to return factory default.

4.4.9 Saving the Settings

To ensure that changed settings are stored, the submenu "Settings" has to be left by pressing the ▶II key.

4.5 Info

Push ◀ or ▶ buttons to select Info in the main menu, press the Ⓜ button to enter. You can see the total memory information and version number.

4.6 Folder Navigation

In MP3 or voice standby mode, you can press the Ⓜ button to enter the main menu, and push the ◀ or ▶ buttons to select folder function. Press the Ⓜ button to enter the file list. You can push the ◀ or ▶ buttons to browse the files.

A).Select to play music in the root directory

In folder mode, press the ◀ or ▶ buttons to select a certain song. Press Ⓜ to enter the Play now or Delete ? mode. Press Ⓜ to confirm. If you select Play now, it will play the current song. If you select Delete ?, it will go into delete mode. Press the ◀ or ▶ buttons again to select Yes or No. Press Ⓜ to confirm deleting (Yes) or press ▶II button to exit.

B).Select to play music in the folder and its subdirectory

In folder mode, press the ◀ or ▶ buttons to select a certain folder. Press Ⓜ to enter its subdirectory. Press ◀ or ▶ buttons again to select a certain song. Press Ⓜ to enter Play now or Delete ? mode. Press Ⓜ to confirm. If you select Play now, it will play the current song. If you select Delete ?, it will go into delete mode. Press the ◀ or ▶ buttons again to select Yes or No. Press Ⓜ to confirm deleting (Yes) or press ▶II button to exit.

Important: You can not see the record folder and its files in play music mode, which will only be available in play voice mode.

4.7 Exit

Return to the last mode (MP3 or voice mode).

Note: From setting mode, you can press the ▶II button to exit the setting mode quickly.

4.8 Warnings

Low Battery

The player will display an image to warn users to change the battery.

No File

If there is no corresponding file in the player, the following image will be displayed on the screen.

Device Full

During recording, if the device memory is full, the following image will be displayed on the screen.

5. Troubleshooting

Problem	Possible	Cause Solution
The LCD displays nothing when the ▶II key is pressed.	1. No battery or battery is too low.2. The keys are locked.	1. Install or replace the battery.2. Unlock the Hold switch.
Press the ▶key after turning on, while the player has no response.	The keys are locked by Hold switch	Slide the Hold switch to the unlocked position.
No sound when playing music or voice file.	1. The volume is too low.2. There are problems with the audio file.	1. Adjust the volume.2. Delete the file or play other files.
The player cannot be connected to the PC.	1. The driver is not installed or destroyed.2. The USB interface is not supported by PC's motherboard.	1. Install or reinstall the driver shipped with the player.2. Update or replace the PC's motherboard.
The displayed time is changing constantly.	The bit rate of the MP3 file is changing during playback.	Try to use fixed bit rate to compress the MP3 file.
The PC has error when you plug and unplug the player.	The player is disconnected from the PC abruptly while transferring files.	Do not disconnect the player from the PC when transferring files.
Total memory displayed on the player is not in accordance with the marked amount.	Part of memory is used to store programs and display characters.

1. Technical Specifications

Item	Specification
Capacity	512MB/1GB/2GB
Battery Type AAA-size alkaline
Battery Life Approx. 10 Hours
LCD	132X32 Pixel, White Backlight
Earphone Power 5mW+5mW
Output Frequency 20Hz-20kHz
Record Sample Rate 32kbps, 44kbps, 64kbps, 88kbps
Audio File Format MP3, WMA
Record Format WAV
SNR	>70dB
USB Port USB2.0
Dimension 84 x 29 x 19 mm
Weight	26g
Operational Temperature 0°C+55°C
Storage Temperature -20°C+55°C
Operational Relative Humidity 20% ~ 90%
Storage Relative Humidity 20% ~ 93%

Notice

• Plug & Play is only available for WIN2000/XP. It is not supported by WIN98 and WIN98SE under which a driver needed to be installed.
• Push the Hold switch 🔔 to the unlocked position (to the left) to enable all keys before operation.
• Please replace the battery immediately when the display indicates low battery, or the device will be powered off automatically.
• Please unplug the player properly to avoid data losing.
• 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, it is normal that the response of the device may be slow.

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