User manual TRANSCEND TS8GMP320

MP320 User's Manual Table of Contents Introduction ......................................................................................................... 5 Package Contents ............................................................................................... 5 Features ............................................................................................................... 5 System Requirements ........................................................................................ 6 Safety Precautions.............................................................................................. 6 General Use ........................................................................................................................6 Backing Up Data ................................................................................................................6 Caution: Risk of Deafness.................................................................................................7 Reminders ..........................................................................................................................7 Player Controls ................................................................................................... 8 Music Playback Screen ...................................................................................... 9 Basic Operation................................................................................................. 10 Charging the Battery .......................................................................................................10 Power ON..........................................................................................................................10 Power OFF ........................................................................................................................10 Play a Song.......................................................................................................................11 Pause a Song ...................................................................................................................11 Next Track.........................................................................................................................11 Previous Track .................................................................................................................11 Fast Forward ....................................................................................................................11 Rewind ..............................................................................................................................11 Increase Volume ..............................................................................................................11 Decrease Volume .............................................................................................................11 Main Menu ........................................................................................................................11 Voice Recording...............................................................................................................11 A-B Repeat........................................................................................................................11 Hold...................................................................................................................................12 Reset .................................................................................................................................12 MUSIC Mode ...................................................................................................... 13 Playing MP3, WMA, or WMA-DRM10 Music ...................................................................13 File Navigator ...................................................................................................................13 Playlists ............................................................................................................................13 Adding a Song to My Playlist..........................................................................................14 Removing a Song from My Playlist ................................................................................14 Deleting Music Files ........................................................................................................15 2 RADIO Mode ...................................................................................................... 16 Listening to the Radio .....................................................................................................16 Selecting a Radio Station ................................................................................................16 Adjusting the Volume ......................................................................................................16 Saving a Radio Station ....................................................................................................16 Recalling a Saved Station ...............................................................................................16 Recording the Radio........................................................................................................17 RECORD Mode .................................................................................................. 18 Making Voice Recordings with the Built-In Microphone ..............................................18 Playing Voice or FM Recordings ....................................................................................18 File Navigator ...................................................................................................................18 Deleting Recorded Files ..................................................................................................19 Settings .............................................................................................................. 20 The Settings Menu ...........................................................................................................20 Equalizer (EQ) ..................................................................................................................20 User EQ Customization...............................................................................................................20 Repeat Mode.....................................................................................................................21 Play Speed........................................................................................................................21 Record Settings ...............................................................................................................22 Record Quality ............................................................................................................................22 VAD (Voice Activity Detection) ....................................................................................................23 Contrast ............................................................................................................................23 Screen Saver ....................................................................................................................23 Lyrics Sync.......................................................................................................................24 Sleep Timer.......................................................................................................................24 Date / Time Settings.........................................................................................................25 Set Date / Time ...........................................................................................................................25 Time Zone ...................................................................................................................................25 Daylight Saving Time (DST)........................................................................................................26 FM Reset ...........................................................................................................................26 Language ..........................................................................................................................26 Music Transfer Protocol (MTP) .......................................................................................27 Player Info.........................................................................................................................27 Driver Installation.............................................................................................. 28 Connecting to a Computer ............................................................................... 29 Transferring Files to the MP320......................................................................................29 Disconnecting from a Computer ....................................................................................30 Transcend Digital Music Player Utility Software............................................ 31 Installing the Transcend Digital Music Player Utility Program ....................................31 3 PC-Lock ............................................................................................................................33 Partition ............................................................................................................................34 Log In / Log Out ...............................................................................................................35 Changing your Password................................................................................................36 Forgotten Passwords ......................................................................................................37 Troubleshooting................................................................................................ 38 Specifications.................................................................................................... 40 Ordering Information ........................................................................................ 40 Transcend Limited Warranty............................................................................ 41 4 Introduction Thank you for purchasing Transcend's MP320, a next-generation MP3 Player that combines all the advantages of lightweight portable music with the benefits of a USB flash drive, and includes many extra features such as an FM radio, advanced digital voice recording, karaoke-style lyrics display, A-B repeat functions and variable track playback speeds. Your MP320 is equipped with a Hi-speed USB 2.0 interface to transfer data and music files to and from your computer quickly and easily. The A-B repeat and variable track playback speed features allows you to continuously replay specific sections of an audio file at slower or faster speeds ­ ideal for learning foreign languages and reviewing an important part of a song or recording. In addition, you can make personal memos and record meetings or class lectures using the advanced digital voice recorder with the built-in microphone. The stylish MP320 from Transcend will change the way you think about digital music forever. Package Contents The MP320 package includes the following items: MP320 Earphones Software CD Quick Start Guide Features MP3 Player ­ supports MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM10 (subscription music) and WAV music formats Recordable FM Radio with 20 station presets Advanced Digital Voice Recorder Karaoke-style lyrics display 5 Vivid dual-color OLED screen displays clear text at any angle and in any light VAD (Voice Activity Detection) for high quality gapless audio recordings A-B repeat function allows you to continuously replay a designated section of a track Variable track playback speeds Supports 13 languages including menus, song/album title, artist name and lyrics USB flash drive capabilities for data transfer and storage Included software can be used to lock your computer and password-protect your files 7 Equalizer effects, including a customizable USER EQ setting Internal rechargeable Li-ion battery provides over 15 hours of continuous music playback* Built-in USB 2.0 connector for easy computer connectivity and fast file transfers Real Time Clock displays local and world times * Max. playback time achieved with screen saver set to "Blank" and "Lyrics Sync" disabled. System Requirements A desktop or notebook computer with a working USB port One of following operating systems: · · · · · · Windows® Me Windows® 2000 Windows® XP Windows Vista® Mac® OS 10.0 or later Linux® Kernel 2.4 or later Safety Precautions These usage and safety guidelines are IMPORTANT! Please follow them carefully. General Use · · · · Unpack the contents of the MP320 package carefully. Do not allow your MP320 to get wet or come in contact with water or any other liquids. Do not use a damp/wet cloth to wipe the exterior case. Do not use or store your MP320 in any of the following 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 MP320, we strongly advise that you regularly backup the data to a computer or other storage medium. To ensure Hi-Speed USB 2.0 data transfer rates when connecting to a computer, please ensure the computer has the necessary USB drivers. If you are unsure how to check this, please consult your computer or motherboard's User's Manual for USB driver information. 6 Caution: Risk of Deafness · 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. To protect your health and your hearing, keep the volume of 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. Your MP3 player is limited to a volume level of 100 decibels. Both the MP3 player and its accompanying earphones are compliant with the French regulation concerning musical Walkmans (24th July 1998 Order). Before using any other earphones, confirm that their technical specifications are compatible with the original set. · · · · Reminders · · · · Make sure the switch is not enabled before turning on the player. Never use the "Quick Format" or "Full Format" functions in Windows® to format your MP320. Follow the procedures in the "Disconnecting from a Computer" section to properly remove your MP320 from a computer. Transcend occasionally releases firmware updates for certain products. We suggest you visit http://www.transcendusa.com and download the latest firmware version for your device. 7 Player Controls Figure 1. MP320 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N Hold Switch A-B Repeat / REC Menu Button Microphone Headphone Jack Lanyard Attachment Loop Volume Up Play / Pause / Power Next / Fast-Forward Volume Down Previous / Rewind Reset Button Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Connector Dual-Color OLED Display 8 Music Playback Screen Figure 2. OLED Display ICON A Record Source B VAD C Record Quality D Sleep E EQ Mode Built-in Microphone INDICATION FM Radio Indicates Voice Activity Detection is enabled Low Quality Medium Quality High Quality Indicates the Sleep Timer is enabled (Blank) Normal Pop Rock Classical Jazz Bass USER (Blank) F Repeat Mode G Play Speed H Graphic EQ I J Lock Battery Normal Repeat One Repeat All Shuffle Normal in Folder Repeat in Shuffle in Folder Folder 0.80x A-B Repeat (Blank) 1.00x 1.33x 1.14x 0.67x Displays real-time graphic equalizer visualization during playback. Indicates the Hold switch is enabled (controls are locked) Indicates the battery power level K Album / Artist / Lyrics Displays album title, artist name, or lyrics L Song Title / Lyrics M Date N Time O Track Info P Play Status Q Text Display Mode Displays song title, file name, or lyrics Displays today's date and day of the week Displays the current time Indicates current track number and playtime statistics Play Pause Stop Rewind Fast-Forward Record Album Title Artist Name Song Lyrics 9 Basic Operation Charging the Battery Remove the MP320's cap and plug its USB connector directly into an available USB port on your desktop or notebook computer. The MP320's internal Li-ion battery will begin charging. Figure 3. Connecting to a Computer Power ON Press and hold the button to turn on the player. An animated Transcend logo will appear on the screen. After the startup screen disappears, the Main Menu will appear. You can now start using the MP320. The Main Menu will appear. · · It takes a few seconds for the MP320 to power up. appears on the display while powering on the MP320, this means that the If the Lock icon switch is enabled. You must switch off the Hold mode before you can power on the player. Power OFF Press and hold the · · button to turn off the MP320. It takes a few seconds to completely power down. The power OFF animation will be displayed: 10 Play a Song Press to play the currently selected MP3, WMA, or WAV track. Pause a Song Press to pause and un-pause a track during playback. Next Track Press to skip to the next available song. Previous Track Press to go back to the previous song. Fast Forward Press and hold the button to fast-forward. Rewind Press and hold the button to rewind. Increase Volume Press once or press and hold the button until you reach the desired volume level. Decrease Volume Press once or press and hold the button until you reach the desired volume level. Main Menu Press in any mode to bring up the Main Menu. The Main Menu gives you access to the MUSIC, RADIO, RECORD modes and the SETTINGS menu. Voice Recording The MP320 records using is its built-in microphone located near the button. 1. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds in any mode (except the FM Radio mode) to activate the MP320's built-in microphone and begin recording. 2. Press and hold for 2 seconds again to finish the recording. 3. Recorded audio files can be found in the Record mode. A-B Repeat 1. While listening to a song or recording in the Music or Record modes, press the mark the beginning of the portion you wish to repeat. 2. Press the 4. Press the button again to mark the end of the section you wish to repeat. button once more to stop the A-B repeat function. 11 button once to 3. The marked section of the track will playback the marked A-B section in a continuous loop. Hold When the switch enabled, all of the MP320's buttons will be disabled, and cannot accidentally be pressed while in your pocket. Reset If the MP320 is not functioning properly, you can reboot by pressing for 3 to 5 seconds. 12 MUSIC Mode Before buying DRM (Digital Rights Management) protected music online, please be advised that the MP320 only supports WMA-DRM10 file protection. Playing MP3, WMA, or WMA-DRM10 Music 1. Press and hold the button to power ON the MP320. The Main Menu will appear. button to enter the Main Menu. If the MP320 is already on, press the 2. Use the and buttons to select the "MP3" icon automatically find available music files. 3. Select the song you want to listen to with the and and press to confirm. The player will buttons or use the File Navigator. If MP320 cannot find any MP3, WMA, or DRM10 files, a "No Music Files" message will appear. WAV files can only be played in the Record mode. 4. Press the button to play the music file. MP320 supports Mpeg I Layer 3 and WMA files compressed at between 32Kbps ­ 320Kbps. File Navigator The File Navigator is a fast and convenient way of moving between tracks, files and folders. 1. In the MUSIC mode, press and hold the button, then highlight File Navigator and press . 2. A list of files or folders will appear. Use the and buttons to move up and down the list. 3. Press 4. Press or to play the highlighted song or to enter the selected folder. icon and press . to move up one folder level. or select the 5. To exit, press and hold Playlists For quick and easy playback of your favorite songs, the MP320 supports M3U, PLA, and WPL playist formats, and also includes its own user-editable playlist (My Playlist). 1. In the MUSIC mode, press and hold the button, then highlight Playlists and press . 13 2. Select either "My Playlist" or an imported playlist file (if available) and press . 3. Use the and buttons to move up and down the list of available songs. Press or to play the highlighted song. When the song ends, the rest of the files in the playlist will then be played. 4. To exit playlist playback, simply select a new music file from the File Navigator. Adding a Song to My Playlist 1. In the MUSIC mode, press and hold , then highlight File Navigator and press . 2. Use the / and / buttons to navigate to the song you want to add. 3. With the file highlighted, press the button and select "Add to My Playlist." Removing a Song from My Playlist 1. In the MUSIC mode, press and hold , then highlight Playlists and press . 2. Select "My Playlist" and press . 3. Use the / buttons to find the song you want to remove. button and select "Remove from My Playlist." A confirmation 4. With the file highlighted, press the will appear. 14 5. To remove all songs, highlight "My Playlist" and press the button, then select "Yes" to confirm. Deleting Music Files 1. In the MUSIC mode, press and hold to enter the File Navigator. 2. Navigate to the file you want to delete with the 3. With the file highlighted, press the / and / buttons. button and select "Delete." A confirmation will appear. 4. Use the button to highlight "yes" and press to permanently delete the file. 15 RADIO Mode Listening to the Radio 1. Plug in the earphones 2. Press the 3. Use the and . (Earphones must be plugged-in to listen to the Radio) buttons to select the "FM" icon and press . button to go to the Main Menu. 4. The current FM radio frequency will be displayed. The first time you use the Radio, the MP320 will automatically scan all frequencies and save the 20 strongest stations as channel presets (CH). To rescan, select "FM Reset" in the SETTINGS menu. Selecting a Radio Station To manually select a radio station, press or (the FM frequency will increase or decrease in 0.1MHz increments) until you reach the desired station. Alternatively, you can press and hold either or to auto-scan for the next available station. Adjusting the Volume Press once or press and hold the or buttons until you reach a comfortable volume level. Saving a Radio Station The MP320 lets you save (preset) your 20 favorite radio stations (CH 01 to CH 20). To save a station: 1. Use or to select the radio station (FM frequency) that you want to save. button to display the preset channel selector 2. Press (don't hold) the 3. Use the and buttons to select the channel number (CH 01 to CH 20) to save the station to. again to save the current station to that channel number. 4. Press (don't hold) Recalling a Saved Station 1. In the RADIO mode press (don't hold) to display your saved stations (CH 01 to CH 20). 16 2. Use the 3. Press and buttons to select the channel you want to listen to. to listen to the selected channel. Recording the Radio 1. Select a radio station that you want to record. 2. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to begin recording the station. 3. An automatically generated file name for your recording will appear. FM Recordings are named in this format: "MonthDayF###.WAV" Ex: " 0101F012.WAV " would be the twelfth FM recording made on January 1st 4. Press to pause the recording, and press again to resume. 5. Press and hold again to finish the recording. The player will return to the RADIO mode. FM recordings are saved in the /FMIN.DIR/ folder FM recordings can be accessed by using the File Navigator in RECORD mode To adjust the recording sample rate, please see the "Record Settings" section of this manual. 17 RECORD Mode The MP320 can record from 2 different sources: the FM Radio or the built-in microphone. The RECORD mode is for creating voice recordings and playing back both FM and voice recordings. To record from the FM Radio, please see the previous section on "Recording the Radio." Making Voice Recordings with the Built-In Microphone 1. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds in any mode (except FM Radio) to activate the MP320's built-in microphone and begin voice recording. 2. An automatically generated file name for your recording will appear. Voice Recordings are named in this format: "MonthDayM###.WAV" Ex: " 0113M012.WAV " would be the twelfth Voice recording made on January 13 3. Press to pause the recording, and press again to resume. 4. Press and hold again to finish the voice recording. The player will return to the RECORD mode. Voice recordings are saved in the /MICIN.DIR/ folder Voice recordings can be accessed by using the File Navigator in RECORD mode To adjust the recording sample rate, please see the "Record Settings" section of this manual. For best results, try to position the MP320's microphone as close as possible to the source of the sound or voice you are recording. Playing Voice or FM Recordings 1. Press 2. Use the to bring up the Main Menu. or buttons to select the "Record" icon and press . 3. All voice and FM radio recordings can be found in the RECORD mode. Use the to listen to it. or the File Navigator to find your desired recording and press and buttons If the MP320 cannot find any voice or FM recordings, a "No Recordings" message will appear. File Navigator The File Navigator is a fast and convenient way of moving between tracks, files and folders. 1. In the RECORD mode, press and hold the button to enter the File Navigator. 18 2. The "MICIN.DIR" or "FMIN.DIR" folder will appear, and a list of available recordings will be shown. Use the and buttons to move up and down the list. 3. Press to play the selected recording. or select the icon and 4. To switch between the MICIN.DIR and FMIN.DIR folders, press press to go up to the "Root" directory. Voice recordings can be found in the /MICIN.DIR/ folder FM recordings can be found in the /FMIN.DIR/ folder 5. Select a folder using the 6. To exit, press or and buttons, and press or to open it. while in the "Root" directory. Deleting Recorded Files 1. In the RECORD mode, press and hold to enter the File Navigator. 2. Navigate to the file you want to delete with the 3. With the file highlighted, press the / and / buttons. button. A "Delete? yes / no" message will appear. 4. Use the button to highlight "yes" and press to permanently delete the file. 19 Settings The Settings Menu 1. Press the 2. Use the button to enter the Main Menu. or buttons to select the "Settings" icon and press . Equalizer (EQ) There are seven equalizer modes to choose from: Normal, Pop, Rock, Classical, Jazz, Bass, and User EQ 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use the and buttons to select "EQ" and press . 2. Use the and buttons to select an equalizer mode. If music is playing, you will instantly hear the difference between each mode through the earphones. 3. Press to confirm the new EQ setting. User EQ Customization The User EQ allows you to customize the 5-band equalizer to your personal preference. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use and to select "EQ" and press . 2. In the EQ menu, use and to select "User EQ" and press . 3. Use the and buttons to switch between 5 bands: 80Hz, 250Hz, 1KHz, 4KHz, and 12KHz. The "ALL" setting move all 5 bands up or down together. 20 4. Press or to increase or decrease levels in 1.0dB steps (Adjustment range: -7dB to +8dB) 5. Press to save the new User EQ settings and return to the SETTINGS menu. Repeat Mode There are seven Repeat modes to choose from: Normal Repeat One Repeat All Shuffle (plays all music files available one time, in consecutive order) (continuously repeats the current song), (continuously repeats playback of all music files available, in consecutive order) (continuously repeats playback of all music files available, in random order) Normal in Folder (plays all music files in a folder one time, in consecutive order) Repeat in Folder (continuously repeats playback of all music files in a folder, in consecutive order) Shuffle in Folder (continuously repeats playback of all music files in a folder, in random order) 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use and to select the "Repeat" icon and press . 2. Use the and buttons to select the desired repeat mode and press to confirm. Play Speed The speed at which an audio file is played can be increased or decreased. Playback speeds can be set to: 0.67 X (very slow), 0.80x (slow), or 1.00x (normal), 1.14x (fast) , 1.33x (very fast). and press . 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use to select the "Play Speed" icon 2. Use or to select one of the 5 playback speed settings and press to confirm. 21 Record Settings Record Quality The quality of an audio recording can be set to Low (8,000Hz), Medium (16,000Hz), or High (32,000Hz). Higher recording quality settings require more memory space to save the recorded WAV files. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use or to select the "Record Settings" icon and press . 2. Use or to select "Record Quality" and press . 3. Use or to switch between "Low", "Medium", or "High" and press to confirm. Maximum Record Time / Quality Table Sample rate FM Radio Recording Low (8KHz) Med (16KHz) High (32KHz) Channels 2 (stereo) 2 (stereo) 2 (stereo) 2GB 64 hrs 32 hrs 16 hrs 4GB 128 hrs 64 hrs 32 hrs 8GB 256 hrs 128 hrs 64 hrs Sample rate Voice Recording Low (8KHz) Med (16KHz) High (32KHz) Channels 1 (mono) 1 (mono) 1 (mono) 2GB 128 hrs 64 hrs 32 hrs 4GB 256 hrs 128 hrs 64 hrs 8GB 512 hrs 256 hrs 128 hrs Note: The above recording times may not be possible if space is limited or the battery power is low. For best results, try to position the MP320's Microphone as close as possible to the source of the sound or voice you are recording. RADIO recordings are recorded in Stereo. Voice recordings are recorded in Mono. 22 VAD (Voice Activity Detection) VAD allows the MP320 to make gapless voice recordings. This means during voice recording with the internal microphone, the player will only record when it detects voices. If the person(s) pauses or stops speaking, the MP320 will temporarily stop recording until the person(s) starts speaking again. This allows for more concise, easier to understand recordings and smaller recording files. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use or to select the "Record Settings" icon and press . 2. Use or to select "VAD" icon and press . 3. Use or to switch between "Enable" or "Disable" and press . Contrast The contrast of the OLED display can be adjusted for brighter or darker text. Higher contrast levels will drain the battery faster, while lowering the contrast level will provide better battery life. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use and to select the "Contrast" icon and press . 2. Use and to increase or decrease contrast. Press to confirm the new contrast level. Screen Saver This function lets you enable/disable the screen saver, choose which screen saver you want to be displayed, and set the time delay for the screen saver to activate. Available screen savers are: Blank Clock Song Title (Displays an all-black screen to save battery life) (Displays the current real time) (Displays the title of the song currently being played) 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use and to select the "Screen Saver" icon and press 23 2. Use or to select a Screen Saver delay and press . The screen saver will commence whenever this amount of time passes with no button activity. Available delay timers are: "Disable", "10 Seconds", "20 Seconds", and "60 Seconds" 3. After you select a Screen Saver time delay, a list of available screen savers will appear. 4. Use or to select one of the three Screen Saver types and press . Lyrics Sync This feature displays the lyrics of a song (if available) simultaneously during music playback. Note: For Lyrics Sync to work, an ".LRC" file with the exact same file name as its corresponding .MP3 song must be transferred to the MP320 in the same folder as the MP3 file. Ex: If the MP3 file is "GM-Last_Christmas.mp3", the LRC lyrics file must be named "GM-Last_Christmas.lrc" 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use and to select the "Lyrics Sync" icon and press . 2. Use or . If lyrics are disabled, the to switch between "Enable" or "Disable" and press album, artist, and song title information will be displayed during music playback. Sleep Timer This function sets a time delay to automatically power OFF the MP320, regardless of playback status. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use and to select "Sleep Timer" and press . 2. Use or to select a Sleep delay time and press . You can choose from "15 Min", "30 Min", "60 Min" or "Disable". When the selected time is reached, the MP320 will automatically power OFF. 24 Date / Time Settings Set Date / Time This setting lets you adjust the time and date, choose between 12Hr or 24Hr format, and set the time zone. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use or to select the "Date/Time Settings" icon and press . 2. Use or to select the "Set Date/Time " icon and press . 3. Use and to move between 12/24Hr, Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, Second, and AM/PM. "12 Hr" will display AM and PM, "24 Hr" will display 00:00 - 24:00 4. Use the and buttons to adjust the values of each field. 5. After setting the date and time, press to continue and set the Time Zone. Time Zone The MP320 can display the local time for different time zones; this is a handy feature for travelers. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use or to select the "Date/Time Settings" icon and press . 2. In the "Date/Time Settings" menu, use . or to select the "Time Zone" icon and press 3. The Time Zone setup screen will appear. 25 4. Use and to select the time zone for your country and press . Daylight Saving Time (DST) If your region uses DST, the MP320 can automatically adjust the clock for Summer and Winter time. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use or to select the "Date/Time Settings" icon and press . 2. Use or to select the "Daylight Saving" icon and press . 3. Use or to switch between "Enable" or "Disable" and press . Enabling Daylight Saving Time will automatically adjust the MP320's clock forward or backward one hour, depending on the time of year and the time zone you are in. FM Reset This function resets all saved Radio stations (CH 01 ­ CH 20). If you use this feature, the next time you enter the RADIO mode, the MP320 will automatically re-scan and save the 20 strongest stations. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use or to select the "FM Reset" icon and press . 2. Use or confirm. to select "Yes" to reset your FM stations or "No" to keep them. Press to Language This option adjusts the MP320's display language, which includes menus, song/album titles, artist names, and lyrics. The player supports 13 different languages. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use and to select the "Language" icon and press . 2. Use the and buttons to select your language and press to confirm. 26 Music Transfer Protocol (MTP) If you own WMA-DRM10 music files or if you want to use Windows Media Player 10 to synchronize music between your computer and the MP320, the Music Transfer Protocol (MTP) must be enabled. This setting lets you switch between MTP or USB transfer modes. (Use this mode for normal transfer of all other files or if using MacTM or LinuxTM) (Use this mode for transferring WMA-DRM10 music files with Windows Media Player 10) or to select the "MTP" icon and press . USB MTP 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use 2. Use or to switch between "MTP" or "USB" and press . Note: In MTP transfer mode, all files will be stored in the "Music" folder. Player Info Displays the MP320's firmware version and available memory capacity. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use or to select the "Player Info" icon and press . 2. Press any button to continue. 27 Driver Installation Driver Installation for Windows® Me, 2000, XP and Vista No drivers are required. These Windows® Operating Systems have built-in drivers to support the MP320. Plug your MP320 into an available USB port and Windows® will install the necessary files. A Removable Disk drive with a newly assigned drive letter will appear in the My Computer window. Driver Installation for Mac® OS 10.0 or Later No drivers are required. Plug your MP320 into an available USB port and your computer will automatically detect it. Figure 4. Mac Installation Driver Installation for Linux® Kernel 2.4 or Later No drivers are required. Plug your MP320 into a USB port and mount it. 1. Create a directory for the MP320. Example: mkdir /mnt/MP320 2. Mount the MP320. Example: mount ­a ­t msdos /dev/sda1/mnt/MP320 Plug the MP320 directly into a USB port on your computer. Connecting the MP320 through a USB hub is strongly discouraged. Audio files (MP3/WMA/WMA-DRM10/WAV) must be no more than 4 folder levels away from the "[/Root /] " directory. The MP320 is limited to 128 characters for a file name. NEVER format your MP320 in Windows. 28 Connecting to a Computer If you are using Windows Media Player 10 and want to play WMA-DRM10 music files, you must set the MP320's Music Transfer Mode to MTP to transfer and synchronize music files between the computer and your MP320. Transferring Files to the MP320 If you want to use your MP320 to listen to music other than the Radio, you must transfer MP3, WMA, or WMA-DRM10 music files to the player. When the MP320 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 MP320 from the computer when you want to use the player. 1. Remove the MP320's cap and plug its USB connector directly into an available USB port on your desktop or notebook computer. While the MP320 is connected to a computer, it can only be used for transferring files. The MP320's rechargeable Li-ion battery will begin charging. Figure 5. Connecting to a Computer 2. When connected to a computer the MP320's screen will display a "READY" message, indicating that files can be loaded onto the player. You cannot play or record music when the MP320 is connected to a computer. If you are using Windows® a new Removable Disk drive with a newly assigned drive letter representing the MP320 will appear in the My Computer window. Figure 6. The MP320 shows up as a Removable Disk in the My Computer window *Note: "(F:)" is an example drive letter ­ your "My Computer" window may differ 3. To transfer normal MP3 and WMA music files to the MP320, the MTP (see Music Transfer Protocol) mode in the Settings menu must be set to "USB." You can transfer music and data files to the MP320 by simply dragging them onto the MP320's "Removable Disk" drive letter. 29 4. While files are being transferred to the MP320, the screen will display a "WRITE" message. After files have been successfully transferred, the "READY" message will be displayed again. 5. If you choose to transfer files or folders to the computer, the MP320 will display a "READ" message indicating that files are being transferred to the computer. After files have been successfully transferred, the "READY" message will be displayed again. NEVER unplug the MP320 during file transfer. Unplug the MP320 only when Windows informs it is safe (see Disconnecting from a Computer) and the "READY" screen disappears. Disconnecting from a Computer Always follow the procedures listed below before you disconnect the MP320. Removing the MP320 in Windows® Me, 2000, XP and Vista 1. Select the Hardware icon in the system tray. 2. The Safely Remove Hardware pop-up window will appear. Select it to continue. Figure 7. Safely Remove Hardware 3. A message window will appear stating: "The `USB Mass Storage Device' device can now be safely removed from the system." Figure 8. Safe to Remove Hardware 4. Unplug the MP320 from your computer. Removing the MP320 in Mac® OS 10.0 or Later 1. Drag the Disk icon that corresponds to your MP320 into the trashcan. 2. Unplug your MP320 from the USB port Removing the MP320 in Linux® Kernel 2.4 or Later 1. Execute unmount /mnt/MP320 to un-mount the device. 2. Unplug your MP320 from the USB port. 30 Transcend Digital Music Player Utility Software