MP-390 - Mp3 player TEAC - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	MP3 Player with Video, Photo, E-book, FM Radio, Voice Recording
Brand	Teac
Model	MP-390
Dimensions	79 mm x 46 mm x 12 mm
Weight	52 g
Display	2.0-inch TFT color screen
Storage Capacity	1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB (built-in)
Expandable Storage	MicroSD card slot (supports up to 4 GB card)
Audio Formats	MP3 (8-320 kbps), WMA (32-384 kbps), DRM-WMA, DRM9
Video Format	AVI (XviD)
Photo Format	JPEG (max resolution 3520 x 2816)
Recording Format	WAV (High: 16 kbps/16 kHz; General: 16 kbps/8 kHz)
Battery Type	Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery Life	Up to 8 hours (audio playback)
Charging Time	Approximately 3 hours via USB
FM Tuner	Yes, with FM recording and preset stations
Voice Recorder	Yes, built-in microphone
Speaker	Built-in speaker
USB Interface	USB 2.0
Operating System Support	Windows 98/SE/Me/2000/XP/Vista (98 requires driver)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	>90 dB
Accessories Included	Stereo earphones, USB cable, basic operation manual, user manual on CD, software CD

Frequently Asked Questions - MP-390 TEAC

How do I charge the MP-390 for the first time?

Connect the player to a PC via USB cable. The battery will begin charging. It takes about 3 hours for a full charge. The device cannot be used during charging.

Why is the screen blank when I turn on the player?

The battery may be too low. Charge the device. Alternatively, the keys might be locked; unlock by holding down the ►II and VOL buttons simultaneously.

What video formats does the MP-390 support?

It supports only AVI (XviD) format. Other video formats must be converted using the included AVI Converter software on the driver CD.

Can I expand the storage with a memory card?

Yes, the player has a MicroSD card slot. Insert a card into the slot with contacts facing the screen. The card appears as a separate drive when connected to a PC.

How do I set a bookmark while reading an e-book?

During reading, press and hold the VOL button to open the 'Save Bookmark' window. Select a bookmark line and press M to save. To load a bookmark, briefly press VOL and select the saved bookmark.

Why can't I hear any sound from the earphones?

Check the volume level and ensure it is not set too low. Also verify the earphones are properly connected. If the audio file is corrupted, skip or delete it.

How do I record FM radio programs?

While listening to a station, press and hold the VOL button to start recording. The recording will be saved. To play it back, navigate to the Music mode and find the recording file.

What should I do if the player is not recognized by my PC?

Ensure the USB cable is properly connected. For Windows 98/SE, you may need to install a driver (available from Teac on request). For other Windows versions, it should be plug-and-play.

How can I delete a file from the player?

In folder navigation mode, select the file you want to delete. Press and hold the VOL button until a dialog appears. Use ◀/▶ to choose 'Yes' and press M to confirm.

Does the MP-390 support DRM-protected WMA files?

Yes, it supports DRM9 file protection (WMA). Use Windows Media Player to open the protected files on your PC, then sync them to the player using the 'Copy to CD or Device' function.

USER MANUAL MP-390 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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• Changes in specifications and features may be made without notice or obligation.
  ● Copyright © 2007, TEAC Europe GmbH. All rights reserved. Edition: September 2007
• Company and product names provided herein are trademarks of their respective companies.

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

MicroSD Card Slot 9

Basic Operation 10

Playing Music....11

Enter the music mode 11

Folder navigation....11

Playing Videos....11

Viewing Photos....12

Reading E-book 12

Reading....12

Using bookmark....12

Browsing all files....13

Voice Recording....13

Record....13

Play recordings....13

Deleting File 14

FM Radio 14

Search Station 14

Save station 14

Listen to Station 15

Delete station....15

Record FM program 15

Playing Game 15

Customizing Settings....16

Convert and Play Video Files (Windows Vista coming soon) 18

Install the AVI Converter 18

Conversion....19

Firmware Upgrade (Windows Vista coming soon)....21

Installation of the Upgrade Tool 21

Upgrading the firmware 21

Converting Image File (Windows Vista coming soon)....23

Converting steps....23

Digital Rights Management File (DRM9) Protection 24

Troubleshooting....25

Technical Specifications 27

Warranty 28

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 ▶II 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.

Key Features

• MP3&WMA player
• AVI video player
• JPEG image viewer
• Folder navigation
• Voice recorder
  ● FM tuner
• FM encoding
  ● Removable storage device
• MicroSD card slot
  ● Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Customized settings
  ● Built-in speaker

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

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:, Y:)".
3. When you are prompted to remove the device, pull out the player.

For Windows98

Please make sure the data transfer is completed before ging the MP3 player.

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. If you want to know the charge progress, disconnect the device safely by clicking the "💡" icon. You see an animating battery icon indicating charge progress. When the icon becomes green, the battery is fully charge.

Notice: The device is not available during charging.

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.

Keys Description

① M Menu key
② Move to the previous item.
③ ▶▶ Move to the next item.
④ ▶Play, turn on/off
⑤ VOL Setting the volume
⑥ USB port
⑦ POWER Power switch

⑧ Earphone Jack
⑨ MIC Internal microphone
⑩ Neck strap slot
⑪ Built-in speaker
⑫ 2.0" TFT Display.
⑬ MicroSD Card Slot

Power On/Off

To power on:

1. Switch on the POWER button.
2. Press and hold the ▶II key until you see prompt on the display.

To power off:

1. Press and hold the ▶II key until you see prompt on the display.

2. Switch off the POWER button.

Note:

This player has a power-saving feature which enables the device to power off automatically if it is idle for about 3 minutes.

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 "Explorer" and press the M button to enter the folder browser mode.

3. In the folder browser mode, you see two folders named Internal Memory and SD Card. To play the audio/video files stored on the memory card, access the SD Card folder (with ◀ or ▶ and then press the M button). Now you have access to the files on the memory card as usual.

To take out the card, push the MicroSD card slightly into the case. After it is ejected partially you can take it out.

Note: Please don't insert in or take out when the player is powered on. Otherwise, it will cause file loss.

Basic Operation

Function	Operation
Play/Pause	Press the ▶II button to play or pause.
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 ▶II and VOL button simultaneously.
A-B Repeat To repeat	at a specified section of a track,1. During playing, shortly press the VOL button to enter A-B repeat mode (a volume adjustment icon is blinking).2. Press the M button to select the start point (A-).3. Press the M button again to select the end point (A-B).To stop A-B repeat, press the M button, and press the VOL button to exit.

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 M 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 enter folder navigation mode.
2. Press the ◀◀ / ▶▶ button to select a folder or track, and press the M button to confirm selection.
3. If you like to switch between memory card and internal memory press the VOL key repeatedly until the two folders Internal Memory and SD Card appear.

Playing Videos

1. Press and hold the M button to display the main menu.
2. Use the ◀ / ▶ button to select "Video" menu, and press the M button to enter the video player mode.
3. Press the ◀ / ▶ button to search a video file that you want to play, and press the M button to play. For detail information about playing, see the "Basic Operation" section.

Note: During playing, you can shortly press the M button to enter folder navigation mode.

Note: This player can only play AVI videos. For other formats, you need to use the converting tool included on the driver CD to convert them. For detail information about the converter, see AVI Converter Quick User Guide on the CD.

Viewing Photos

To view photos,

1. Press and hold the M button to display the main menu.
2. Select "Photo" and press the M button to confirm.
3. Press the ◀◀ / ▶▶ button to select a folder or image, and press the M to confirm.
4. Select the photo that you want to display and press the M button to enlarge it to full screen.
5. In the full screen mode, you can press the ◀◀ / ▶▶ button to display the previous or the next photo, press ▶▶▶ to start auto slide show (by setting the time interval between 1 and 5 in "Settings/Auto slide show/Photo") or press the M button to enter folder navigation mode.

Note: Some images may not be displayed. Try to use an image viewer (ACDSee for example) to convert them. See "Convert image file" for details.

Reading E-book

Reading

1. Press and hold the M button to display the main menu.
2. Select "E-book" and press the M button to confirm.
3. Press the ◀◀ / ▶▶ button to select a .txt file, and press the M button to open the selected file.
4. Press the ◀◀ / ▶▶ button to page up/down, or press the ▶▶ button to page down automatically (by setting the time interval between 1 and 5 in "Settings/Auto Slide show/Text").
5. During reading, you can use the bookmark to mark the page for resuming reading later. For information about bookmark, see next section.

Using bookmark

1. Go to the page that you want to mark.

2. Press and hold the VOL button to show up a "Save BookMark" window for saving bookmark.

3. Press the ◀◀ / ▶▶ button to select a line of the menu and press the M 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 M 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.

Browsing all files

To browse all files stored in the player,

1. Press and hold the M button to display the main menu.
2. Select "Explorer", and press the M button to enter the browser mode.
3. Press ◀◀ / ▶▶ button to select a file that you want to view, and press the M button to play or display it.

Voice Recording

Record

1. Press and hold the M button to display the main menu.
2. Select "Record", and press the M button to enter the recorder mode.
3. Shortly press the ▶II button to start recording. During recording, you can press the ▶II button to pause/resume recording.
4. Shortly press the M button to stop and save recording.

Play recordings

To play the recording, switch to the MUSIC mode, enter folder navigate mode, search and play the recording 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 M button to confirm.

FM Radio

On the main menu, select "FM Radio" and press the M button to turn on the FM radio.

Search Station

1. Shortly press the M key to show the submenus. You see the menu items displayed on upper left and right corner. Menu in red is highlighted and selected, while menu in black is not. You can press the ◀◀ / ▶▶ button to switch highlighted menu.
2. Switch to the "auto" or "manual", and press the M button to activate auto-search or manual-search mode. In the Manual mode, press the ◀/▶I button to tune in stations.

Save station

To save the found station,

1. Shortly press the M button to activate the submenus.
2. Press the ◀◀ / ▶▶ button to switch to the "Save" and press the M button to confirm.
3. Press the ◀◀ / ▶▶ button to select an empty location for the station, and press the ▶▶ button to continue.
4. Press the ◀◀ / ▶▶ button to select "Yes" or "No", and press the ▶▶ button to confirm.
5. Press the M button to hide the channel list.

Listen to Station

To listen to saved station,

1. Shortly press the M button to activate submenus.
2. Press the ◀◀ / ▶▶ button to switch to the "preset" menu and press the M 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 M button to activate submenus.
2. Press the ◀◀ / ▶▶ button to switch to the "delete" menu and press the M button to continue.
3. Press the ◀◀ / ▶▶ button to select the station that you want to delete, and press the ▶▶ button to continue.
4. Press the ◀◀ / ▶▶ button to select "Yes" or "No", and press the ▶▶ button to confirm.

Record FM program

When you are listening to a station, you can press and hold the VOL button to record your favourite programs. For detail information about recording, see "Record" section.

Playing Game

This player provides a popular and funny game - Tetris World. To activate the game, on the main menu, select "Game" and press the M button to enter the gaming mode. Basic operation is as follows:

Start/pause game

Move the block left and right

Rotate the block

Insert the block

Press ▶II button the

Press VOL and M button

Press ◀ button the

Press ▶▶l button the

Customizing Settings

To customize the player settings:

1. On the main menu, select the "Settings" item and press the M button to enter the system settings mode.
2. Press the ◀ / ▶ button to select setting item and press the M 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 Once (Play all audio files in the current folder and stop after playing)
		Folder Rep. (Repeat all audio files in the current folder)
		Normal (Play all audio files stored in the player and stop after playing all)
		Repeat All (Repeat all audio files stored in the player)
		Intro (Play the first 10 seconds of every audio file)
	Play Mode	Order (Play audio files in order)
		Shuffle (Play audio files randomly)
	Preset EQ	Normal, 3D, Rock, Pop, Classical, Bass, Jazz, User EQ
	User EQ (User-defined equalizer setting)	1. Press the VOL button to switch EQ column. 2. Press the ◀ / ▶ button to adjust value. 3. Repeat pressing the VOL button until the cursor is on the Yes button, and then press the M button to confirm. 4. Go to the EQ Select menu, and select User EQ to enable the equalizer setting.
	Stereo SW(Enable or disable stereo effect)	On, Off FM Radio
	FM region China	Europe, Japan, U.S.A.
	REC Quality High	Quality, General Quality Record
	REC Volume	+1、+2、+3、+4、+5
Auto slide show	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	Backlight 5 seconds	10 seconds, 15 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds, Always On.
	Brightness Set the brightness of the screen between 1 and 5
	Backlight Mode	NormalPower Save (Turn off the screen when there is no activity within a certain time)
System	About Information about the product
	Upgrade Upgrade the firmware
	Load Default Restore the player to default setting
Sleep Timer	OFF, 10Minute, 15Minute, 30Minute, 60Minute, 120Minute(Set the continuous playing time before the player is turned off automatically.)
Language Select language in which the on-screen text is displayed

Convert and Play Video Files (Windows Vista coming soon)

Before you download videos to the device, make sure they are AVI 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.

Install the AVI Converter

1. Insert the provided installation disk into the CD-ROM drive, select and run "AVIConverter package Setup.exe" program, enter installation interface, then click [Next] button to display as follows:

2. After selecting the installation routine, click [Install] button until the completion of installation.

1. After the installation, click [Finish] button to finish the software installation.

Conversion

1. Run the "AVIConverter" program.

1. Click Add button to display "Conversion Setting" window.

1. For the "Source File" field, specify the file that you want to convert by clicking the button on the right.

1. For the "Target File Path" field, specify the destination where the converted file is saved.

1. Set the conversion quality in the "Quality" field and display mode in the "Aspect Ratio" filed.

1. Click Save to save your setting. To convert another file, repeat the steps above.
2. Click Close button to close the setting window.
3. Click Convert Now to start converting.

1. After finishing the conversion (Progress = 100%, Status = Ok), click to exit.

1. The successfully converted AVI video file can be played.

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 M button while connecting the device to a computer via USB interface.
3. Release the button after the connection is successful.
4. Please ensure that the Rockchip driver was loaded (if the icon is clicked the message "Safely remove rockusb Device" must appear. Do NOT click on this message, because otherwise upgrading may fail!).
5. Select "Program files" → "FirmwareUpdate" from the Start menu. You will see the following window:

1. With Open you can specify the firmware upgrading file provided by the vendor (available for instance at www.teac.de).

1. Click Update to start upgrading. The process may take up to 6 minutes.

1. Click Exit to finish upgrading.
2. Safely remove the player from the PC.
3. 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. Copy the DRM9 protected songs to the player using Windows© Media Player. In Windows© Media Player use „Copy to CD or Device“ to copy the files to the MP3 Player.
5. Playback files on player as described in this User Manual.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Possible Cause	Solution
The LCD displays nothing when the device is started.	Battery is too low. Charge the battery.
	The keys are locked.	Unlock the Hold switch by holding down the ▶II and VOL button.
The player has no response when the Play button is pressed to play an audio.	The keys are locked by Hold switch	Unlock the Hold switch by holding down the ▶II and VOL button.
No sound when playing an audio file.	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 mother-board.
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.
Problem	Possible Cause	Sol
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 video cannot be played.	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 file format is not supported	Try to use an image editor (ACDSee for example) to convert it. See “Appendix – Converting image file” for details.
	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.	Skip it or reload another file.

Solution

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: 8-320kbps; WMA: 32-384kbps
SNR	>90dB
USB Port USB2.0
Operating Temperature	0°C ~ +55°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C ~ +55°C
Operational Relative Humidity	20% ~ 90% (40°C)
Storage Relative Humidity	20% ~ 93% (40°C)
Dimensions	79mm x 46mm x 12mm
Weight	52g

WARRANTY

Model Serial Number

Owner's name

Address

Dealer's name Date of purchase

Dealer's address

Warranty Period

TEAC Europe GmbH, hereinafter called TEAC, warrants this product against any defect in material and workmanship for two (2) years from the date of purchase by the original retail purchaser. According to the following terms this TEAC

product will be repaired without charge of labor and materials by the authorized TEAC service stations, by the authorized TEAC dealers and/or their authorized service stations. TEAC, the authorized TEAC service stations, the authorized

TEAC dealers and/or their authorized service stations may decide whether the defective product will be repaired or replaced as a whole or partially. The TEAC dependencies, the authorized TEAC service stations, the authorized TEAC

replaced as a whole of particularly. The VLTs Deutschland, the authorized VLTs service stations, the authorized VLTs dealers and/or their authorized service stations will also honor this warranty in the other EC and EFTA member states based on the terms in this warranty conditions.

based on the terms in this warranty conditions.

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. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:

(a) accident, misuse, abuse or neglect:

(b) failure to follow instructions supplied with the product:

(c) any shipment of the product. Any damage arising of transportation is the liability of the freight company. Any damage arising of transportation and any implicit and explicit risks are the liability of the freight company. This is

expressively not a liability of TEAC;

(d) repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by TEAC to repair this product;

(e) causes other than product defects, including lack of technical skill, competence of experi cially damages which may arise of incidental use respectively by improper ventilation.

(f) damages caused by improper or incorrect installation of software.

(g) periodic check-ups.

(h) maintenance respectively repair of parts due to normal wear and tear,

(i) adoptions or adjustments to the product in order to conform to different national technical or safety standards of

any country other than the one for which the product was originally designed and manufactured.

These warranty terms do not affect any statutory rights of consumers which were granted by the respective national laws.

TEAC Europe GmbH

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Bahnstraße 12

65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim

TEAC Europe GmbH, DSPD: