User manual TRANSCEND TS1GMP530

T.sonicTM 530 User's Manual 1 Table of Contents Introduction ......................................................................................... 5 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 5 Package Contents......................................................................................................................... 5 Features........................................................................................................................................ 6 System Requirements................................................................................................................... 6 Safety ................................................................................................... 7 Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................ 7 General Use.................................................................................................................................. 7 Backing Up Data ........................................................................................................................... 7 Caution: Risk of Deafness ............................................................................................................ 7 Reminders..................................................................................................................................... 7 Player Controls.................................................................................... 8 Product Overview .............................................................................................................. 8 OLED Display..................................................................................................................... 9 Basic Operation ............................................................................................................... 10 Charging the Battery ................................................................................................................... 10 Power ON ................................................................................................................................... 10 Power OFF.................................................................................................................................. 11 Play a Track ................................................................................................................................ 11 Pause a Track............................................................................................................................. 11 Next Track, Previous Track, Fast Forward, Fast Rewind ........................................................... 11 Increase Volume ......................................................................................................................... 11 Decrease Volume ....................................................................................................................... 11 Repeat a Track ........................................................................................................................... 12 Repeat All Tracks........................................................................................................................ 12 Play Random Tracks................................................................................................................... 12 Repeat All Tracks in a Folder...................................................................................................... 12 A-B Repeat: Repeat a Section of a Track................................................................................... 12 Lock ............................................................................................................................................ 12 Reset the T.sonicTM 530............................................................................................................... 12 MUSIC Functions .............................................................................. 13 MUSIC Mode..................................................................................................................... 13 Play MP3 and WMA Music ......................................................................................................... 13 Hot-Key Functions ...................................................................................................................... 13 Increase Volume ......................................................................................................................... 13 Decrease Volume ....................................................................................................................... 14 Next Track, Previous Track, Fast Forward, Fast Rewind ........................................................... 14 2 A-B Repeat: Repeat a Section of a Track................................................................................... 14 File Navigator Mode.................................................................................................................... 14 RADIO Functions .............................................................................. 15 RADIO Mode..................................................................................................................... 15 Listen to the Radio ...................................................................................................................... 15 Selecting a Radio Station............................................................................................................ 15 Increase/Decrease the Volume................................................................................................... 15 Saving a Radio Station ............................................................................................................... 16 Recall a Saved Station................................................................................................................ 16 Record a Radio Station............................................................................................................... 16 RECORD Functions .......................................................................... 18 RECORD Mode................................................................................................................. 18 Record Sound ............................................................................................................................. 18 Play a Recorded Sound File ....................................................................................................... 18 Hot-Key Functions ...................................................................................................................... 19 Increase Volume ......................................................................................................................... 19 Decrease Volume ....................................................................................................................... 19 Next Track, Previous Track, Fast Forward, Fast Rewind ........................................................... 19 A-B Repeat: Repeat a Section of a Track................................................................................... 19 File Navigator Mode.................................................................................................................... 20 File Navigator .................................................................................... 21 File Navigator Mode......................................................................................................... 21 SETTINGS .......................................................................................... 22 Settings ............................................................................................................................ 22 Enter the Settings Menu ............................................................................................................. 22 Repeat Mode .............................................................................................................................. 22 Equalizer (EQ) Mode .................................................................................................................. 23 User EQ ...................................................................................................................................... 23 REC Quality ................................................................................................................................ 24 Screen Saver .............................................................................................................................. 24 Power Saving.............................................................................................................................. 25 Contrast ...................................................................................................................................... 25 Language .................................................................................................................................... 26 Sync Lyrics.................................................................................................................................. 26 FM Reset .................................................................................................................................... 27 Delete.......................................................................................................................................... 27 About........................................................................................................................................... 28 Use with a Computer ........................................................................ 29 Driver Installation ............................................................................................................ 29 3 Driver Installation for Windows 98/98SE................................................................................... 29 Driver Installation for Windows Me, 2000 and XP..................................................................... 30 Driver Installation for MacTM OS 10.2.8, or Later ......................................................................... 31 Driver Installation for LinuxTM Kernel 2.4, or Later ....................................................................... 31 Connecting to a Computer.............................................................................................. 32 Download and Upload Music and other Files ............................................................... 33 Disconnecting from a Computer .................................................................................... 35 Removing the T.sonicTM 530 in Windows 98/98SE .................................................................... 35 Removing the T.sonicTM 530 in Windows Me, 2000 and XP ...................................................... 35 Removing the T.sonicTM 530 in Mac OS 10.2.8, or Later ........................................................... 35 Remove the T.sonicTM 530 in Linux Kernel 2.4, or Later............................................................ 35 Restoring Factory Defaults............................................................................................. 36 Installing the Recovery Program................................................................................................. 36 Recover the T.sonicTM 530 in Windows® 98/98SE....................................................................... 38 Recover the T.sonicTM 530 in Windows® Me, 2000 and XP......................................................... 40 Troubleshooting................................................................................ 43 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 43 Specifications.................................................................................... 46 Specifications .................................................................................................................. 46 Ordering Information....................................................................................................... 46 Warranty............................................................................................. 47 Transcend Limited Warranty .......................................................................................... 47 Glossary............................................................................................. 48 Glossary Icons................................................................................................................. 48 4 Thank you for purchasing Transcend's T.sonicTM 530. A new generation of Flash MP3 Player that combines all the advantages of a great sounding MP3 player with a USB Flash Drive and includes many extra features as standard such as, an FM Radio, Digital Voice Recorder, Karaoke-type Lyrics display and A-B repeat functions. Your T.sonicTM 530 supports USB for the upload and download of data, or music files to and from a computer. Using the A-B repeat allows you to continuously replay a designated section of a track, which makes the T.sonicTM 530 an ideal language-learning tool. In addition, you can record memos to yourself or from others using the digital voice recorder. The stylish T.sonicTM 530 from Transcend will change the way you think about your digital music forever. Package Contents The T.sonicTM 530 package includes the following items: · · · · · T.sonicTM 530 Earphones Driver CD Mini USB to USB A-Type adapter Quick Instruction Guide 5 Introduction Introduction · · · · · · · · · · · · · MP3 Player that supports MP3, WMA and WAV formats FM Radio (FM Radio recording and the ability to preset 20 FM radio stations) Digital Voice Recorder Karaoke-type lyrics display A-B repeat function allows you to continuously replay a designated section of a track Supports 12 user languages including song/artist name display USB Flash drive capabilities for data transfer and storage Self-luminous Color OLED Display produces a vibrant clear display, easily viewed at any angle and in any light 6 Equalizer effects, including a customizable USER EQ setting Powered using a rechargeable Li-ion battery (fully charged battery supports over 15 hours of continuous operation) Mini USB port for easy computer connectivity and file transfers Auto-powers off after 2, 10, or 30 minutes of no usage Automatic screen saver runs if the unit is idle for more than a few seconds, this acts as a battery saving measure System Requirements Desktop or notebook computer with a working USB port One of following Operating Systems (OS): · · · · · · Windows 98/98SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP Mac OS 10.2.8, or later Linux Kernel 2.4, or later 6 Introduction Features Safety Precautions These usage and safety guidelines are IMPORTANT! Please follow them carefully. · · · · Carefully unpack the contents of the T.sonicTM package. Do not allow your T.sonicTM to become damp or wet from water or any other liquids. Do not use a damp/wet cloth to wipe or clean the exterior case. Do not use or store your T.sonicTM in any of the listed environments: o o o Direct sunlight Next to an air conditioner, electric heater or other heat sources In a closed car that is in direct sunlight Backing Up Data · Transcend does NOT take any responsibility for data loss, or damage during operation. If you decide to store data on your T.sonicTM we strongly advise that you regularly backup the data to a computer, or other storage medium. 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 high enough. Users may try to progressively increase the volume control therefore risking a dangerous noise level for their ears. 2. To protect your health and your hearing, keep the volume for your MP3 player below 80 decibels and do not use for an extended period of time. Stop use if symptoms like headaches, 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 with the French regulation concerning musical Walkmans (24th July 1998 Order). 5. Before using other headphones, confirm that their technical specifications are compatible with the original set. Reminders 1. Make sure the LOCK switch is set to "OFF" before trying to Power ON the unit. 2. Never use the "Quick Format," or "Full Format" in Windows® to format your T.sonicTM 530. 3. Follow the procedures in the "Disconnecting from a Computer" section to remove your T.sonicTM 530 from a computer. 7 Safety General Use Product Overview Figure 1. T.sonic 530 LOCK Switch Menu Button PLAY/PAUSE/POWER ON-OFF OLED Display Neck Strap holder Earphones Jack Hot-Key/REC Button Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B Button Volume Down/Back-Fast Rewind/A Button Microphone Mini USB Port 8 Player Controls OLED Display Figure 2. OLED Display ICON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Player Mode Hot-Key Mode Volume A-B Repeat/ Play Modes Player Status EQ Mode Lock Battery Life INDICATION Indicates the T.sonicTM 530's mode, Music, Radio, Record Indicates the Volume , Next-Fast Forward, Back-Fast Rewind , A-B and Frequency search modes Displays the Volume level Indicates the A-B Repeat/Play modes, Normal, Repeat One, Repeat All, Random and Repeat All in Folder Indicates the Play, Pause, Next, Back, FF and FR status Indicates the Equalizer (EQ) mode, Normal, POP, Rock, Classical, Jazz and User EQ Indicates when the Lock switch is enabled Indicates the Battery power level 9 Player Controls Basic Operation Before using the T.sonicTM 530 for the first time you need to charge the internal battery for at least 12 hours by plugging it into a computer using the Mini USB to USB A-Type adapter. Charging the Battery T.sonicTM 530 and plug the large end of the adapter into an available USB port on your desktop, or notebook computer. The T.sonicTM 530's internal Li-ion battery will begin charging. Figure 3. Connecting to a Computer Power ON · Press and Hold the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button to Power ON the T.sonicTM 530. An animated logo will appear on the OLED Display. After the startup screen disappears the player will revert to the default MUSIC Mode screen, you can now begin to use the T.sonicTM 530. It takes a few seconds to Power ON the unit. When powering on the unit, if the LOCK icon the T.sonic 530's "LOCK" switch Power ON the T.sonic 530. TM TM appears on the OLED Display, this means that is on. You must switch off the "LOCK" before you can 10 Player Controls · Plug the small end of the Mini USB to USB A-Type adapter into the Mini USB connector on the Power OFF · Press and Hold the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button 530. It takes a few seconds to Power OFF the unit. The OLED screen will display the Power OFF status. to Power OFF the T.sonicTM Play a Track · Press the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button track. to play a selected MP3/WMA, or WAV Pause a Track · Press the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button to pause a track during playback. Next Track, Previous Track, Fast Forward, Fast Rewind · · · · · Press the "Hot-Key/REC" button icon . Press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Press the "Volume Down/Back-Fast Rewind/A" button Press and Hold the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Press and Hold the "Volume Down/Back-Fast Rewind/A" button to skip to the Next track. to return to the Previous track. to Fast Forward a track. to Fast Rewind a track. to select the Next-Back/Fast Forward-Fast Rewind Increase Volume · · Press the "Hot-Key/REC" button reach the desired volume level. to select the Volume icon. until you Press once, or Press and Hold the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Decrease Volume · · Press the "Hot-Key/REC" button reach the desired volume level. to select the Volume icon. until you Press once, or Press and Hold the "Volume Down/Back-Fast Rewind/A" button 11 Player Controls Repeat a Track Please see the REPEAT Mode in the Settings section for detailed instructions. Repeat All Tracks Please see the REPEAT Mode in the Settings section for detailed instructions. Please see the REPEAT Mode in the Settings section for detailed instructions. Repeat All Tracks in a Folder Please see the REPEAT Mode in the Settings section for detailed instructions. A-B Repeat: Repeat a Section of a Track · · · · Press the "Hot-Key/REC" button track you wish to repeat. Press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button of the track you wish to repeat. The marked section of the track is played as a continuous loop when playing an MP3, WMA, or WAV track. once to mark the end of the section to select the A-B Repeat icon. once to mark the beginning of the Press the "Volume Down/Back-Fast Rewind/A" button Lock When the "LOCK" switch disabled. is set to the "ON" position, all of the T.sonicTM 530's buttons are Reset the T.sonicTM 530 You can Reset the unit to its Default settings by pressing the "Volume Down/Back-Fast Rewind/A" button and "Hot-Key/REC" button at the same time. 12 Player Controls Play Random Tracks MUSIC Mode Play MP3 and WMA Music 1. Press and Hold the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button default screen is the MUSIC Mode screen. to Power ON the unit. The You can also enter the MUSIC Mode by pressing the "Menu" button Menu, then press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Down/Back-Fast Rewind/A" button "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button to enter the Main , or "Volume , press the until you reach the "Music" icon to enter the MUSIC Mode. 2. If no MP3, or WMA files exist, a "**No Files**" message will be displayed on the OLED screen. 3. Press the "Hot-Key/REC" button icon. to select the Next-Back/Fast Forward-Fast Rewind 4. Press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Rewind/A" button to select a desired MP3/WMA file. , or "Volume Down/Back-Fast 5. Press the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button to play the MP3/WMA music file. T.sonicTM 530 only supports Mpeg I Layer 3 and WMA files compressed at a rate between 32Kbps ­ 320Kbps. Hot-Key Functions Increase Volume · · Press the "Hot-Key/REC" button reach the desired volume level. to select the Volume icon. until you Press once, or Press and Hold the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button 13 MUSIC Functions Decrease Volume · · Press the "Hot-Key/REC" button reach the desired volume level. to select the Volume icon. until you Press once, or Press and Hold the "Volume Down/Back-Fast Rewind/A" button Next Track, Previous Track, Fast Forward, Fast Rewind · · · · · Press the "Hot-Key/REC" button icon. to select the Next-Back/Fast Forward-Fast Rewind to skip to the Next track. to return to the Previous track. to Fast Forward a track. to Fast Rewind a track. Press the "Volume Down/Back-Fast Rewind/A" button Press and Hold the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Press and Hold the "Volume Down/Back-Fast Rewind/A" button A-B Repeat: Repeat a Section of a Track · · · · Press the "Hot-Key/REC" button track you wish to repeat. Press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button of the track you wish to repeat. The marked section of the track is played as a continuous loop when playing an MP3/WMA track. once to mark the end of the section to select the A-B Repeat icon. once to mark the beginning of the Press the "Volume Down/Back-Fast Rewind/A" button File Navigator Mode The File Navigator is a fast and convenient way of moving between tracks, files and folders. 1. In MUSIC Mode, Press and Hold the "Menu" button to enter the Navigator. 2. Press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Rewind/A" button , or "Volume Down/Back-Fast to select a desired MP3/WMA file, or folder. to enter the selected folder, or if you are 3. Press the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button already at a file, to play the selected MP3/WMA music file. 4. Pressing the "Menu" button 5. Pressing the "Menu" button level). 6. Pressing the "Menu" button will move you up one folder level. repeatedly will take you back to the root directory (top folder in the root directory (top folder level) will quit the Navigator. 14 MUSIC Functions Press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button RADIO Mode Listen to the Radio 1. The Earphones must be plugged in to 2. Press the "Menu" button listen to the Radio. to enter the Main Menu. , or "Volume Down/Back-Fast , then press the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR 3. Press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Rewind/A" button ON-OFF" button to select the Radio icon to enter the RADIO Mode. For your convenience the first time you use the Radio, all the FM channels will be automatically scanned and the first 20 channels with a strong signal will be preset. This feature also works if you activate the FM Reset in the SETTINGS menu. Selecting a Radio Station You can manually search for a Radio station in the RADIO Mode. 1. Press the "Hot-Key/REC" button to select the Search Frequency icon. , or "Volume Down/Back-Fast 2. Press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Rewind/A" button button to adjust the FM frequency by 0.1 MHz each time until you reach the to quickly auto-scan for desired station. Alternatively, you can Press and Hold the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" , or "Volume Down/Back-Fast Rewind/A" button the next available channel. Increase/Decrease the Volume 1. Press the "Hot-Key/REC" button to select the Volume icon. , or "Volume 2. Press once, or Press and Hold the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Down/Back-Fast Rewind/A" button until you reach the desired volume level. 15 RADIO Functions 4. The FM radio frequency will be displayed on the OLED screen. Saving a Radio Station You can save your 20 favorite Radio stations from CH 01 to CH 20 in the T.sonicTM 530's memory. 1. Select the Radio station (FM frequency) that you wish to save. 2. Press the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button on the screen. to display the channel numbers 1 to 20 3. Press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Rewind/A" button , or "Volume Down/Back-Fast to select the channel number where you want to save the Radio station. again to save the selected station to the 4. Press the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button channel number. Recall a Saved Station 1. In the RADIO Mode press the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button channel numbers 1 to 20 on the screen. to display the 2. Press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Rewind/A" button , or "Volume Down/Back-Fast to select the channel number of the Radio station you want to listen. 3. Remain at this channel number for approx. 5 seconds and the Radio station that has been saved to this channel will begin to play. 4. The screen will return to the RADIO Mode displaying the saved FM frequency. Record a Radio Station 1. Select the Radio station (FM frequency) that you wish to record. 2. Press and Hold the "Hot-Key/REC" button station. 3. A recording FM Radio file is generated and will appear on the screen; this file is saved in the RECORD Mode in the [/Record.DIR/] folder. for more than 2 seconds to begin recording the 16 RADIO Functions 4. Files Recorded from the FM Radio are named in the order [F0001.WAV], then [F0002.WAV], and so forth. 5. Pressing the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button recording. 6. Press and Hold the "Hot-Key/REC" button the screen will return to the RADIO Mode. 7. Radio Recordings are saved in the RECORD Mode in the [/Record.DIR/] folder, Recorded Radio files are saved in the order [F0001.WAV], then [F0002.WAV], and so forth. Recorded Radio files can be accessed using the File Navigator. during a recording will stop the recording and during a recording will pause the again will resume the recording, pressing the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button support the maximum recording capacity as outlined in the above table. 17 RADIO Functions If not enough memory space is available, or the battery power is too low, the T.sonicTM 530 cannot RECORD Mode Record Sound The T.sonicTM 530 has a built-in Microphone that can be used to make Audio Recordings. 1. Pressing and Holding the "Hot-Key/REC" button in any Mode except the RADIO Mode will activate the T.sonicTM 530's built-in Microphone and begin recording. 2. A Recording file is generated and will appear on the screen; this file is saved in the RECORD Mode in the [/Record.DIR/] folder 3. Files Recorded using the Microphone are named in the order [V0001.WAV], then [V0002.WAV], and so forth. 4. Pressing the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button recording. 5. Press and Hold the "Hot-Key/REC" button screen will return to the RECORD Mode. 6. Recorded audio files can be accessed in the RECORD Mode, or by using the File Navigator. Sample rate Record Sound 8KHz 16KHz Channels 1Mono 1Mono 512MB 32 hrs 16 hrs 1GB 64 hrs 32 hrs during a recording to stop the recording and the during a recording will Pause the If not enough memory space is available, or the battery power is too low, the T.sonicTM 530 cannot support the maximum recording capacity as outlined in the above table. The closer you move the T.sonicTM 530's Microphone to the source of the sound the higher the quality of the recording. Play a Recorded Sound File 1. Press the "Menu" button to enter the Main Menu. , or "Volume Down/Back-Fast , then press the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR 2. Press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Rewind/A" button ON-OFF" button to select the RECORD icon to enter the RECORD Mode. to select the Next-Back/Fast Forward-Fast Rewind 3. Press the "Hot-Key/REC" button icon. 4. Press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Rewind/A" button , or "Volume Down/Back-Fast to select a desired [V000x.WAV] file. to play the recorded file. 5. Press the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button 18 RECORD Functions recording, pressing the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button again will resume the Hot-Key Functions Increase Volume · · Press the "Hot-Key/REC" button reach the desired volume level. to select the Volume icon. until you Press once, or Press and Hold the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Decrease Volume · · Press the "Hot-Key/REC" button reach the desired volume level. to select the Volume icon. until you Press once, or Press and Hold the "Volume Down/Back-Fast Rewind/A" button Next Track, Previous Track, Fast Forward, Fast Rewind · · · · · Press the "Hot-Key/REC" button icon. Press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Press the "Volume Down/Back-Fast Rewind/A" button Press and Hold the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Press and Hold the "Volume Down/Back-Fast Rewind/A" button to skip to the Next track. to return to the Previous track. to Fast Forward a track. to Fast Rewind a track. to select the Next-Back/Fast Forward-Fast Rewind A-B Repeat: Repeat a Section of a Track · · · · Press the "Hot-Key/REC" button track you wish to repeat. Press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button of the track you wish to repeat. The marked section of the track is played as a continuous loop when playing a WAV track. once to mark the end of the section to select the A-B Repeat icon. once to mark the beginning of the Press the "Volume Down/Back-Fast Rewind/A" button 19 RECORD Functions File Navigator Mode The File Navigator is a fast and convenient way of moving between tracks, files and folders. 1. In RECORD Mode, Press and Hold the "Menu" button to enter the Navigator. 2. Press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Rewind/A" button to select the [/Record.DIR/] folder. , or "Volume Down/Back-Fast 3. Press the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button you are already at a file, to play the selected WAV file. 4. Press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Rewind/A" button "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button 5. Pressing the "Menu" button 6. Pressing the "Menu" button level). 7. Pressing the "Menu" button to enter the [/Record.DIR/] folder, or if , or "Volume Down/Back-Fast to select a desired [V000x.WAV], or [F000x.WAV] file and press the to play the file. will move you up one folder level. repeatedly will take you back to the root directory (top folder in the root directory (top folder level) will quit the Navigator. 20 RECORD Functions File Navigator Mode The File Navigator is a fast and convenient way of moving between tracks, files and folders. 1. Press the "Menu" button 2. Press the "Menu" button to enter the Main Menu. again to enter the NAVIGATOR Mode. , or "Volume Down/Back-Fast 3. Press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Rewind/A" button to enter the folder. 4. Press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Rewind/A" button button to play the audio file, or enter the subfolder. to select a folder, press the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button , or "Volume Down/Back-Fast to select a file, or subfolder, press the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" 5. Pressing the "Menu" button 6. Pressing the "Menu" button level). 7. Pressing the "Menu" button will move you up one folder level. repeatedly will take you back to the root directory (top folder in the root directory (top folder level) will quit the Navigator. 21 File Navigator Settings Enter the Settings Menu 1. Press the "Menu" button to enter the Main Menu. , or "Volume Down/Back-Fast , then press the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR 2. Press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Rewind/A" button ON-OFF" button to select the Settings icon to enter the SETTINGS Mode. Repeat Mode There are several REPEAT Modes to choose from, Normal, Repeat One, Repeat All, Random and Repeat In Folder. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button "Volume Down/Back-Fast Rewind/A" button the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button to select the Repeat icon to enter the REPEAT Mode. , or , then press 2. Press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Rewind/A" button ON-OFF" button to choose the Repeat setting. , or "Volume Down/Back-Fast to change the REPEAT Mode, press the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR 22 SETTINGS Equalizer (EQ) Mode There are several EQUALIZER Modes to choose from, Normal, Pop, Rock, Classical, Jazz, or User EQ. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button "Volume Down/Back-Fast Rewind/A" button press the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button to select the Equalizer icon to enter the EQUALIZER Mode. , or , then 2. Press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Rewind/A" button , or "Volume Down/Back-Fast to to change the EQUALIZER Mode, press the "PLAY" button choose the EQ setting. You will hear the different sound effect in your earphones. User EQ 1. In the EQUALIZER Mode, press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button "Volume Down/Back-Fast Rewind/A" button the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button to select the User EQ icon to enter the USER EQ Mode. , or , then press 2. Press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Rewind/A" button 1KHz - 4KHz - 12KHz. Press the button "Hot-Key/REC" button , or "Volume Down/Back-Fast to select an EQ band and press to switch between the 5 customizable equalizer Bands: 80Hz - 250Hz , or "Volume Down/Back-Fast Rewind/A" the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button to Increase, or Decrease the EQ settings from -14dB to +14dB in 0.5dB steps. 3. Press the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button return to the SETTINGS menu. to save the new User EQ settings and 23 SETTINGS The User EQ allows you to customize the settings of a 5 Band Equalizer to your personal preferences. REC Quality The quality of an audio recording can be set to 8000Hz or 16000Hz, but the higher you set the Recording Quality the greater the memory space required to save the resulting WAV file. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button "Volume Down/Back-Fast Rewind/A" button press the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button to select the REC Quality icon to enter the REC QUALITY Mode. , or , then 2. Press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Rewind/A" button Press the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button return to the SETTINGS menu. , or "Volume Down/Back-Fast to select the REC Quality level and to switch between the 2 Recording Quality settings: 8000Hz - 16000Hz. Screen Saver Sets a time delay for the screen to go dark if no buttons are being pressed e.g. After 5 Seconds of button inactivity the screen will go dark. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button "Volume Down/Back-Fast Rewind/A" button press the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button to select the Screen Saver icon , or , then to enter the SCREEN SAVER Mode. 2. Press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Rewind/A" button , or "Volume Down/Back-Fast to select the to set the Screen Saver timer for the screen to go dark: Always Off ­ 5 Sec ­ 10 Sec ­ 30 Sec. Press the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button Screen Saver timer delay and return to the SETTINGS menu. 24 SETTINGS Power Saving Sets a time delay to Power OFF the T.sonicTM 530 automatically after a period of complete player inactivity. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button "Volume Down/Back-Fast Rewind/A" button press the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button to select the Power Saving icon , or , then to enter the POWER SAVING Mode. 2. Press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Rewind/A" button , or "Volume Down/Back-Fast to to set the Power Saving timer for the unit to automatically Power OFF: DISABLE ­ 2 Min ­ 10 Min ­ 30 Min. Press the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button select the Power Saving timer delay and return to the SETTINGS menu. Contrast Sets the contrast of the OLED display, but the higher the contrast level, the greater the drain on the battery. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button "Volume Down/Back-Fast Rewind/A" button the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button to select the Contrast icon to enter the CONTRAST Mode. , or , then press 2. Press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Rewind/A" button SETTINGS menu. "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button , or "Volume Down/Back-Fast to Increase, or Decrease the OLED's Contrast. Press the to select the new Contrast level and return to the 25 SETTINGS Language Sets the T.sonicTM 530's User language, including the display of song and artist titles. The player supports 12 User languages. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button "Volume Down/Back-Fast Rewind/A" button press the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button to select the Language icon to enter the LANGUAGE Mode. , or , then 2. Press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Rewind/A" button ON-OFF" button , or "Volume Down/Back-Fast to change the User Language. Press the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR to select the new Language and return to the SETTINGS menu. Sync Lyrics Karaoke-type feature that displays the lyrics of a song on the OLED screen during Playback. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button "Volume Down/Back-Fast Rewind/A" button press the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button to select the Sync Lyrics icon to enter the SYNC LYRICS Mode. , or , then 2. Press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Rewind/A" button menu. "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button , or "Volume Down/Back-Fast to Enable, or Disable the Sync Lyrics feature. Press the to save the selection and return to the SETTINGS 26 SETTINGS FM Reset Resets the saved Radio stations, so the next time you enter the RADIO Mode the T.sonicTM 530 will automatically scan and save the 20 strongest Radio station signals. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button "Volume Down/Back-Fast Rewind/A" button press the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button to select the FM Reset icon to enter the FM RESET Mode. , or , then 2. Press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Rewind/A" button button , or "Volume Down/Back-Fast to select the Yes, or No and press the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" to confirm the selection and return to the SETTINGS menu. Delete Delete unwanted files. Folders cannot be deleted using this Mode, only files. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Down/Back-Fast Rewind/A" button "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button to select the Delete icon to enter the DELETE Mode. , or "Volume , then press the 2. Press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Rewind/A" button to select a folder, press the , or "Volume Down/Back-Fast "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button , or "Volume to enter the folder. Use the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Down/Back-Fast Rewind/A" button to navigate the lists of folders and files. 3. When you reach a file that you want to delete, press the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button to display the "YES/NO" option screen. 4. Press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button Rewind/A" button ON-OFF" button , or "Volume Down/Back-Fast to select the YES, or NO option and press the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR to confirm the selection and return to the DELETE Mode. will move you up one folder level. repeatedly will take you back to the root directory (top folder 27 5. Pressing the "Menu" button 6. Pressing the "Menu" button SETTINGS level). 7. Pressing the "Menu" button in the root directory (top folder level) will quit the Navigator. About Displays information about the T.sonicTM 530's firmware version and memory capacity. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, press the "Volume Up/Next-Fast Forward/B" button "Volume Down/Back-Fast Rewind/A" button the "PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF" button screen. to select the About icon , or , then press to display the ABOUT information on the OLED 28 SETTINGS Driver Installation Driver Installation for Windows 98/98SE 1. Put the Driver CD into the CD-ROM (Auto-Run supported). Click on the "Win98 Driver Installation" button. 2. Click on the "Next" button to continue. Figure 5. Driver Installation InstallShield Wizard 29 Use with a Computer Figure 4. Windows 98/98SE Driver Installation 3. The InstallShield Wizard will guide you through the installation process. 4. After the drivers are installed onto the computer, plug the T.sonicTM 530 into an available USB port, the "New Hardware Found" dialogue boxes will appear. Figure 6. Found New Hardware 5. The computer will automatically detect the T.sonicTM and a new Removable Disk drive with a newly assigned drive letter will appear in the My Computer window. Figure 7. My Computer, (F:) is an example drive letter Driver Installation for Windows Me, 2000 and XP No drivers are required. These Windows Operating Systems have built-in drivers to support the T.sonicTM 530. Simply plug your T.sonicTM 530 into an available USB port and Windows will install the files needed. A new Removable Disk drive with a newly assigned drive letter will appear in the My Computer window. 30 Use with a Computer Driver Installation for MacTM OS 10.2.8, or Later No drivers are required. Just plug your T.sonicTM 530 into an available USB port and your computer will automatically detect it. SETTING.530 Figure 8. Mac Driver Installation Driver Installation for LinuxTM Kernel 2.4, or Later No drivers are required. Just plug your T.sonicTM 530 into a USB port and mount it. Example: 1. Create directory for /mnt/T.sonic first: mkdir /mnt/T.sonic 2. mount T.sonic: mount ­a ­t msdos /dev/sda1 /mnt/T.sonic 1. When the T.sonicTM 530 is connected to a computer it is locked into transferring files. You will not be able to play or record any music at this time. Please disconnect your T.sonicTM 530 from the computer when you want to use the player. 2. NEVER format your T.sonicTM 530 in Windows. 3. A hidden file "settings.530" exists in the Root directory, please do NOT delete it. 4. The T.sonicTM 530 is limited to 50 folders and 350 Audio files (MP3/WMA/WAV). 5. T.sonicTM 530 is limited to 80 characters for a file name. 31 Use with a Computer Connecting to a Computer 1. Plug the small end of the Mini USB to USB A-Type adapter into the Mini USB connector on the T.sonicTM 530 and plug the large end of the adapter into an available USB port on your desktop, or notebook computer. Figure 9. Connecting to a Computer 32 Use with a Computer Download and Upload Music and other Files If you want to use your T.sonicTM 530 to listen to music other than the Radio you must download MP3, or WMA music files onto the Player. 1. Plug the small end of the Mini USB to USB A-Type adapter into the T.sonicTM 530's Mini USB port and plug the large end of the adapter into an available USB port on a computer. When the T.sonicTM is connected to a computer the unit's rechargeable Li-ion battery will begin charging and the T.sonicTM 530 can only be used for transferring files Figure 10. Mini USB Adapter and Connecting to a Computer 2. When connected to a computer the T.sonicTM 530's screen will display a "READY" message, indicating that files can be loaded onto the player. If you are using Windows® a new Removable Disk drive with a newly assigned drive letter representing the T.sonicTM 530 will appear in the My Computer window. Figure 11. My Computer, (F:) is an example drive letter 33 Use with a Computer 3. Drag and drop your files, or folders onto the T.sonicTM 530's corresponding Removable Disk drive letter, at this stage the players' screen will display a "WRITE" message indicating that the files are being transferred to the T.sonicTM. When the players' screen returns to the "READY" message you will know that the files have successfully transferred. 4. If you choose to upload files, or folders to the computer, the players' screen will display a "READ" message indicating that the files are being transferred to the Computer. When the players' screen returns to the "READY" message you will know that the files have successfully transferred. 5. Always disconnect the T.sonicTM from a computer by selecting and following the instructions for the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon that can be found on the Windows® Toolbar at the bottom of the computer screen. Figure 12. Safely Remove Hardware 34 Use with a Computer Disconnecting from a Computer Before removing your T.sonicTM 530, always ensure the OLED Display is not in the READ/WRITE status or the files or your T.sonicTM 530 may be damaged. Removing the T.sonicTM 530 in Windows 98/98SE Unplug your T.sonicTM 530 from your system directly when data is not transferring. Removing the T.sonicTM 530 in Windows Me, 2000 and XP 1. Select the Hardware icon on the system tray. 2. The Safely Remove Hardware pop-up window will appear. Select it to continue. Figure 13. Safely Remove Hardware 3. A window will appear stating "The `USB Mass Storage Device' device can now be safely removed from the system." Figure 14. Safe to Remove Hardware Removing the T.sonicTM 530 in Mac OS 10.2.8, or Later Drag and drop the Disk icon corresponding to your T.sonicTM 530 into the trashcan. Then unplug your T.sonicTM 530 from the USB port. Remove the T.sonicTM 530 in Linux Kernel 2.4, or Later Execute umount /mnt/ T.sonic to un-mount the device. Then unplug your T.sonicTM 530 from the USB port. 35 Use with a Computer Restoring Factory Defaults If your T.sonicTM 530 ever stops working properly, try Powering it OFF and ON a number of times. Alternatively you can try to solve the problem by Resetting the unit. If neither of these options solves the problem, you can use the Recovery program to restore the T.sonicTM 530's default factory settings. Before using the Recovery function, please read the following sections carefully. Running the Recovery program will erase all of the data on your T.sonicTM 530. The Recovery function is not supported on MacTM, or LinuxTM Operating Systems. To use the Recovery function, you must log in to the Windows® OS with Administrator rights. Running the Recovery program will erase all of the data on your T.sonicTM 530. If there are bad memory blocks on the Flash memory chip the size of the T.sonicTM 530's memory will be smaller after running the recovery program. Installing the Recovery Program 1. Put the Driver CD into the CD-ROM (Auto-Run supported). Click on the "Recovery" button. Figure 15. Recovery Program 36 Use with a Computer 2. The InstallShield Wizard window appears. Click on the "Next" button to continue. The InstallShield Wizard will guide you through the Recovery Program installation process. Figure 16. Recovery Program InstallShield Wizard 3. The Recovery Program can be found in Programs > Transcend T.sonic 530 >> T.sonic 530 Firmware Update. Figure 17. Firmware Update Program Location 37 Use with a Computer Recover the T.sonicTM 530 in Windows® 98/98SE Plug the T.sonicTM into an available USB port on your desktop, or notebook computer. 1. Click on the button located on the taskbar and select Programs > Transcend T.sonic 530 >> T.sonic 530 Firmware Update to run the T.sonic 530 Firmware Update program. Figure 18. Firmware Update Program Location If you have not installed the Windows® 98/98SE driver yet, please install it now. 2. The "T.sonicTM 530 Firmware Update" window will appear. Figure 19. T.sonic 530 Firmware Update 3. Click on the "Format Data Area" checkbox. The "Option" window will appear. Click on the "Yes" button to continue. Selecting this Option will erase all of the data on your T.sonicTM 530. 38 Use with a Computer Figure 20. Confirm Firmware Update 4. Click on the "Start" button to initiate the Firmware Update. Figure 21. Firmware Update Progress 5. A "Firmware Update Completed" window will appear, click on the "Close" button to exit the window. Your T.sonicTM is now restored to its Factory Defaults. 39 Recover the T.sonicTM 530 in Windows® Me, 2000 and XP Plug the T.sonicTM into an available USB port on your desktop, or notebook computer. 1. The "Found New Hardware" dialogue boxes will appear. Figure 22. Found New Hardware 40 Use with a Computer 2. Click on the button located on the task bar and select Programs > Transcend T.sonic 530 >> T.sonic 530 Firmware Update to run the T.sonic 530 Firmware Update program. Figure 23. Firmware Update Program Location 3. The "T.sonicTM 530 Firmware Update" window will appear. Figure 24. T.sonic 530 Firmware Update 41 Use with a Computer 4. Click on the "Format Data Area" checkbox. The "Option" window will appear. Click on the "Yes" button to continue. Selecting this Option will erase all of the data on your T.sonicTM 530. Figure 25. Confirm Firmware Update 5. Click on the "Start" button to initiate the Firmware Update. Figure 26. Firmware Update Progress 6. A "Firmware Update Completed" window will appear, click on the "Close" button to exit the window. Your T.sonicTM is now restored to its Factory Defaults. 42 Use with a Computer Troubleshooting If a problem occurs with your T.sonicTM 530, please first check the information listed below before taking your T.sonicTM 530 for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem from the following hints, please consult your dealer, service center, or local Transcend branch office. We also have FAQ and Support services on our websites. Driver CD cannot auto-run in Windows Go to the Device Manager in the Control Panel and enable the Auto-Insert function of the CD-ROM drive. Alternatively, you can manually run the "T.sonic.EXE" file on the driver CD.