JetFlashTM MP3 User's Manual P/N TS128/256/512M/1GJF-MP3 Table of Contents Introduction Package Contents.............................................................................................................. 1 Features.............................................................................................................................. 1 System Requirements ....................................................................................................... 2 Reminders .......................................................................................................................... 2 Caution: Risk of Deafness ................................................................................................ 2 Product Overview .................................................................................................... 3 LCD Display.................................................................................................................3 Basic Operation Power On ............................................................................................................................ 4 Power Off............................................................................................................................ 4 Play a Track ........................................................................................................................ 4 Pause a Track..................................................................................................................... 4 Advance to Next Track ...................................................................................................... 4 Reverse to Previous Track ................................................................................................ 4 Fast Forward ...................................................................................................................... 4 Rewind ................................................................................................................................ 4 Increase Volume................................................................................................................. 4 Decrease Volume ............................................................................................................... 5 Repeat a Track ................................................................................................................... 5 Repeat All Tracks ............................................................................................................... 5 Repeat a Portion of a Track (AB Repeat) ......................................................................... 5 Hold..................................................................................................................................... 5 Data Storage Function Driver Installation for Windows 98SE .............................................................................. 5 Driver Installation for Windows Me, 2000, and XP .......................................................... 6 Driver Installation for Mac OS 9.0 or Later ...................................................................... 6 Driver Installation for Linux Kernel 2.4 or Later .............................................................. 7 Warning .............................................................................................................................. 7 MP3 Function Download or Upload MP3/WMA Files............................................................................... 8 Play MP3 Music..................................................................................................................8 Navigation function ...........................................................................................................9 AB Repeat Function ............................................................................................... 9 FM Function (Radio)............................................................................................. 10 Scan for a Channel .......................................................................................................... 10 Preset a Channel.............................................................................................................. 10 Select a Preset Channel .................................................................................................. 11 Record a FM Channel ...................................................................................................... 11 Voice Recording Function Record Voice .................................................................................................................... 11 Play the Recorded Files .................................................................................................. 12 Settings Repeat Mode .................................................................................................................... 13 EQ Mode ........................................................................................................................... 13 Record Rate...................................................................................................................... 13 Backlight........................................................................................................................... 14 Contrast ............................................................................................................................ 14 Power Save....................................................................................................................... 14 Language.......................................................................................................................... 15 About Version .................................................................................................................. 15 Delete MP3/WMA/WAV Files ........................................................................... 15 Safely Remove Your JetFlash Remove JetFlash in Windows 98SE............................................................................... 17 Remove JetFlash in Windows Me, 2000, and XP .......................................................... 17 Remove JetFlash in Mac OS ........................................................................................... 17 Remove JetFlash in Linux............................................................................................... 17 Recover Your JetFlash Recover JetFlash in Windows 98SE............................................................................... 18 Recover JetFlash in Windows Me, 2000, and XP .......................................................... 19 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 23 Specifications .......................................................................................................... 26 Ordering Information ........................................................................................... 26 JetFlash Limited Warranty Introduction Thank you for purchasing Transcend's JetFlashTM MP3. Flash Drive. an FM radio. This small device is more than a USB It combines a USB Flash Drive with an MP3 player, AB repeater, voice recorder and Your JetFlashTM MP3 supports USB2.0 to expedite exchanging huge amounts of With this JetFlashTM, you can upload or download Using the AB repeat function, you can continuously data between any desktop or laptop computer. music files to or from a computer to play. replay a designated section of a track. using the digital recorder. station. Also, you can record memos to yourself or from others With an FM radio built-in, you can always listen to your favorite radio Transcend's latest JetFlashTM MP3 is a step above the usual MP3 player. Package Contents The JetFlash package includes the following items: · · · · · · JetFlash Earphone Driver CD AAA battery Mini USB extension cable Quick Installation Guide Features · · Fully compatible with USB 2.0 specification JetFlash is powered directly via the USB port for data transfers, no external power or battery is needed. To use it as an MP3 player or digital recorder, one AAA battery is required. (One AAA alkaline battery can support up to 15 hours of operation) · · · · · · · · Supports MP3, WMA, and WAV formats MP3 Player Digital Voice Recorder AB repeater continuously replay a designated section of a track Preset ten FM channels and record from the FM channel to a WAV file Auto-powers off after five or ten minutes without use LCD Display indicates the usage status of JetFlash Operating Systems Supported: Windows® 98SE, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, MacTM OS 9.0 or later, and LinuxTM kernel 2.4 or later. Only Windows® 98SE needs the enclosed driver. 1 System Requirements Desktop or notebook computer with USB port One of following operating systems: · · · · · · Windows 98SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP Mac OS 9.0 or later Linux kernel 2.4 or later Reminders 1. Keep your JetFlash away from heat, direct sunlight, and moisture. Do not bend, flex, or drop your JetFlash. 2. Make sure the HOLD switch is set to the "OFF" position. 3. Plug or unplug your JetFlash by grasping the sides. 4. Never use the "Quick Format" or "Full Format" from Windows to format your JetFlash. 5. Follow the procedures in "How to Unplug JetFlash Safely" to remove your JetFlash from the system. Caution: Risk of Deafness 1. Repeated or regular use of headphones or earphones at volume levels above 80 decibels can give a false impression that the audio level is not enough. End users may try to progressively increase the volume control therefore risking a dangerous level for the ears. 2. To protect your health and your hearing, keep the volume from your MP3 player to below 80 decibels and do not use for an extended period of time. nausea, or hearing disorders occur. 3. Your MP3 player is limited to a volume level of 100 decibels. 4. Both the MP3 player and the earphones are compliant to the French regulation concerning musical Walkmans (24th July 1998 Order). 5. Before using other headphones, confirm that its technical features are similar to the original. Stop use if symptoms like headaches, 2 Product Overview Joystick Menu (In) Next / Fast-forward (Right) Previous / Rewind (Left) Volume Up (Up) Volume Down (Down) PLAY Button Microphone A-B Button HOLD Switch Earphone Jack USB Connector LCD Display Icons Hold Battery Status Operate Mode EQ Mode A-B Repeat Repeat Mode Volume Indicates the Battery Status. Indications Indicates when the Hold function is enabled. Displays the operational status, which includes Play, Pause, Fast Forward, and Fast Reverse. Indicates the EQ mode settings that include Normal, Classical, POP, Rock, and Jazz. Indicates when AB repeat function is enabled. Indicates the repeat mode that includes Normal, Repeat One, Repeat All and Random. Displays the volume status. 3 Basic Operation Power On Press and hold the PLAY button to turn the power on. An animated logo will be shown on the LCD Display first, and then you can start to use the JetFlash. Power Off Press and hold the PLAY button to turn the power off. button and the power will turn off. In about three seconds the Power Off Release the PLAY Status Bar will appear on the LCD display to show you the Power Off status. Play a Track Press the PLAY button to play a MP3/WMA or WAV track. Pause a Track Press the PLAY button to pause the track during playback. Advance to Next Track Push the Joystick to the right (Next) to skip to the next track. Return to Previous Track Push the Joystick to the left (Previous) to go back to the previous track. Fast Forward Push and hold the Joystick to the right (Fast-forward) to fast-forward the track. Rewind Push and hold the Joystick to the left (Rewind) to rewind the track. Increase Volume Push once or push and hold the Joystick upwards (Volume Up) volume. until you reached the desired 4 Decrease Volume Push once or push and hold the Joystick downwards (Volume Down) the desired volume. until you have reached Repeat a Track Please see "Repeat Mode" in "Settings" for detailed instructions. Repeat All Tracks Please see "Repeat Mode" in "Settings" for detailed instructions. Repeat a Portion of a Track (AB Repeat) Press the A-B button to mark the beginning of the portion you wish to repeat and then press the button again to mark the end of the portion you wish to repeat. continuous loop when playing a MP3, WMA, or WAV track. The marked portion is played as a Hold When the HOLD switch is set to the "HOLD" position, all of the buttons are disabled. Data Storage Function Driver Installation for Windows 98SE 1. Put the Driver CD into the CD-ROM (Auto-Run supported). Select the Win98 Driver button. 2. Sele ...