User manual TRANSCEND TS8GMP850-J

MP850 User's Manual Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................ 5 Package Contents ................................................................................... 5 Features ................................................................................................. 6 System Requirements ............................................................................. 7 Safety Precautions .................................................................................. 7 General Use........................................................................................................................7 Backing Up Data ................................................................................................................7 Caution: Risk of Deafness ................................................................................................7 Reminders ..........................................................................................................................8 MP850 Controls ...................................................................................... 9 Music Playback Screen ......................................................................... 10 Basic Operation .................................................................................... 11 Charging the Battery .......................................................................................................11 Power ON..........................................................................................................................11 Power OFF........................................................................................................................11 Play a Song ......................................................................................................................12 Pause a Song ...................................................................................................................12 Next Track ........................................................................................................................12 Previous Track .................................................................................................................12 Fast Forward ....................................................................................................................12 Fast Rewind......................................................................................................................12 Increase Volume ..............................................................................................................12 Decrease Volume .............................................................................................................12 Main Menu ........................................................................................................................12 File Navigator ...................................................................................................................13 Deleting Files ...................................................................................................................13 Voice Recording ..............................................................................................................13 Repeat / Shuffle Functions..............................................................................................14 A-B Repeat .......................................................................................................................14 Hold...................................................................................................................................14 Reset .................................................................................................................................14 MUSIC Mode ......................................................................................... 15 Play MP3, WMA and WMA-DRM10 Music ......................................................................15 Playlists ............................................................................................................................15 Adding a Song to My Playlist..........................................................................................16 Removing a Song from My Playlist ................................................................................17 RADIO Mode ......................................................................................... 18 Listen to the Radio...........................................................................................................18 Selecting a Radio Station................................................................................................19 Adjusting the Volume ......................................................................................................19 Saving a Radio Station ....................................................................................................19 Recalling a Saved Station ...............................................................................................20 Recording the Radio........................................................................................................20 RECORD Mode ..................................................................................... 22 Making Voice Recordings With the Built-In Microphone..............................................22 Playing Voice or FM Recordings ....................................................................................22 VIDEO Mode ......................................................................................... 23 Playing MTV Files ............................................................................................................23 PHOTO Mode ........................................................................................ 24 Displaying JPG and BMP Photos ...................................................................................24 E-book Mode ........................................................................................ 25 Reading E-books and Text files......................................................................................25 Settings................................................................................................ 26 The Settings Menu ...........................................................................................................26 Equalizer (EQ) Mode ........................................................................................................26 User EQ Customization ...................................................................................................26 Repeat Mode ....................................................................................................................27 Play Speed........................................................................................................................28 Record Quality .................................................................................................................29 VAD (Voice Activity Detection) .......................................................................................30 Sleep Timer ......................................................................................................................31 Screen Saver ....................................................................................................................31 Slideshow Interval ...........................................................................................................32 Lyrics Sync.......................................................................................................................33 Date/Time Settings...........................................................................................................33 Time Zone.........................................................................................................................34 Daylight Saving Time.......................................................................................................35 Language..........................................................................................................................35 FM Reset...........................................................................................................................36 Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) .......................................................................................36 Player Info ........................................................................................................................37 Driver Installation.................................................................................. 38 Driver Installation for Windows® Me, 2000, XP and Vista.............................................38 Driver Installation for Mac® OS 10.0, or Later................................................................38 Driver Installation for Linux® Kernel 2.4, or Later .........................................................38 Connecting to a Computer..................................................................... 39 Transferring Files to the MP850......................................................................................39 Disconnecting from a Computer ....................................................................................41 Removing the MP850 in Windows® Me, 2000, XP and Vista......................................................41 Removing the MP850 in Mac® OS 10.0 or Later.........................................................................41 Removing the MP850 in Linux® Kernel 2.4 or Later....................................................................41 Included Software ................................................................................. 42 Software System Requirements .....................................................................................42 Installing the MP850 Software ........................................................................................42 Transcend MTV Converter ..............................................................................................43 Slide Show Maker ............................................................................................................45 Transcend Digital Music Player Utility ...........................................................................48 PC-Lock ......................................................................................................................................48 Partition .......................................................................................................................................50 Log In / Log Out ..........................................................................................................................52 Password ....................................................................................................................................52 Forgotten Passwords ..................................................................................................................53 Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 54 Specifications ....................................................................................... 57 Ordering Information............................................................................. 57 Transcend Limited Warranty.................................................................. 58 Introduction Thank you for purchasing Transcend's MP850, an advanced MP3 Player that can play music and display videos and photos. The MP850 combines all the advantages of a great sounding portable MP3 player with the benefits of a USB flash drive, and includes many extra features such as a Recordable FM Radio, advanced digital voice recording karaoke-style lyrics display, A-B repeat functions and variable track playback speeds. Your MP850 can also be used to read E-books and supports High-speed USB 2.0 for faster uploading and downloading of files when connected to a computer. 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. Package Contents The MP850 package includes the following items: MP850 Earphones Software CD USB cable Quick Start Guide Protective Silicone Cover Features 1.8-inch (176 x 220 pixel) full-color TFT display Playback music and videos View photos and e-book (.txt) files MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM10 (subscription music) and WAV music files Recordable FM Radio with 20 station presets Karaoke-style synchronized lyrics display High quality voice recorder with VAD (Voice Activity Detection) A-B repeat allows continuous replay of 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 Sleep timer can be set to automatically power-off after 15, 30 or 60 minutes 7 Equalizer effects, including a customizable USER EQ setting Power-saving automatic screen savers Internal rechargeable Li-ion battery provides over 22 hours of continuous music playback* Hi-Speed Mini USB 2.0 port for easy computer connectivity and fast file transfers Real Time Clock (RTC) displays local and world time * Max. playback time achieved with screen saver set to "Blank" and "Lyrics Sync" disabled. System Requirements Desktop or notebook computer with a working USB port. One of the 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 MP850 package carefully. Ensure USB connectors are the same size and shape before connecting ­ never force them Always use the Transcend-provided power adapters and cables. Using incompatible cables may permanently damage your MP850. Do not allow your MP850 to get wet or come in contact with 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 MP850 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 MP850 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 installed. If you are unsure how to check this, please consult your computer or motherboard User's Manual for USB driver information. · 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 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 MP850. Follow the procedures in the "Disconnecting from a Computer" section to properly remove your MP850 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. MP850 Controls A B C D E F G H I J K L M N 1.8" Full-Color TFT Display Microphone Reset Switch Record Button Menu Button Volume Up Next / Fast Forward Power / OK Button Back / Rewind Volume Down Headphone Jack Hi-Speed Mini USB 2.0 Port Hold Switch Lanyard Attachment Hole Music Playback Screen Figure 1: Music Mode Interface ICON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Album/Artist Lyrics Sleep EQ Mode Repeat Modes Play Speed Track Time & Progress bar Lock Battery REC Settings Time & Date Play Status Track Info Volume INDICATION Indicates the song/album title and artist name Displays synchronized lyrics (if available) Indicates the Sleep Timer is enabled Indicates the Equalizer (EQ) mode: Normal (Blank), POP, Rock, Classical, Jazz, Bass or USER EQ Indicates Normal, (Repeat One), (Repeat All), (Shuffle) Folder), (Repeat in Folder), (Shuffle in Folder), or A-B Indicates (Very Slow), (Slow), Normal, (Fast), or (Normal in (Very Fast) Indicates the track length and current position Indicates the Hold switch is enabled (controls are locked) Indicates the battery power level Indicates current record quality and VAD (Voice Activity Detection) status Displays current time and date (RTC) Indicates (Play), (Stop) status (Pause), (Fast Forward), (Rewind), (Record), or Indicates the current track number and total tracks available Indicates the current volume level Basic Operation Charging the Battery Plug the small end of the USB cable into the Mini USB port on the bottom of the MP850, and plug the large end of the cable into an available USB port on your desktop or notebook computer. The MP850's internal Li-ion battery will automatically begin charging. Figure 2: Connecting to a Computer Power ON Press and hold the button to turn on the player. An animated logo will appear, followed by the player status information. After the startup sequence, the Main Menu will be displayed, indicating the MP850 is ready for use. It takes a few seconds for the MP850 to power up. If the Hold icon appears on the display while powering on the unit, this means that the MP850's 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 of MP850 f the 850. It takes a few seconds for the MP850 to completely power down. The power OFF animation will be displayed: Play a Song Press the button to play a selected music, video, photo, E-book, or recording file. Pause a Song Press to pause and un-pause a song, recording, or video 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. Fast 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 enter the Main Menu. The Main Menu gives you access to the MUSIC, RADIO, RECORD, VIDEO, PHOTO, E-book modes and the SETTINGS menu. File Navigator The File Navigator is a fast and convenient way of moving between tracks, files and folders. 2. Press and hold the Navigator. button in the MUSIC, RECORD, VIDEO, PHOTO, or E-book mode to open the File 3. A list of available files for the current mode will be shown. (i.e. in E-Book mode only .TXT files will be shown) 4. Use the and buttons to move up and down the list of files. . or . 5. Highlight the file you want to play and press 7. To exit a folder, press or . 6. To enter a folder or subfolder, highlight it and press either 8. To close the File Navigator, press and hold the button. Deleting Files 1. In the MUSIC, RECORD, VIDEO, PHOTO, or E-book mode, press and hold 2. Navigate to the file you want to delete with the 3. With the file highlighted, press the 4. Use the button to highlight "Yes" and press / and / to enter the File Navigator. buttons. button. A "Delete? Yes / No" message will appear. to permanently delete the file. Voice Recording 1. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds in any mode (except Radio) to activate the MP850's built-in microphone and begin voice recording. 2. Press to pause the recording, and press again to resume. 3. Press and hold for 2 seconds again to finish the recording. 4. Recordings can be found in the RECORD mode. Repeat / Shuffle Functions Please see the "REPEAT Mode" in the Settings section for detailed instructions. A-B Repeat 1. During playback In the MUSIC or RECORD modes, press want to repeat. once to mark the beginning of the section you 2. Press again to mark the end of the section you want to repeat. The marked section of the song will playback in a continuous loop 3. Press the button once more to stop the A-B repeat function. Hold When the switch enabled, all of the MP850's buttons will be disabled, and cannot accidentally be pressed while in your pocket. Reset If the MP850 is not functioning properly, you can reboot by pressing for 3 to 5 seconds. MUSIC Mode Before buying DRM (Digital Rights Management) protected music online, please be advised that the MP850 only supports WMA-DRM10 file protection. Play MP3, WMA and WMA-DRM10 Music 1. Press and hold to power ON the unit. The Main Menu will appear. button to enter the Main Menu. If the MP850 is already on, press the 2. Use the and available music files. 4. Press buttons to select "Music" mode and press and . The player will automatically find 3. Select the song you want to listen to with the to begin listening to a music file. buttons, or use the File Navigator. MP850 supports Mpeg I Layer 3 and WMA files compressed at between 32Kbps ­ 320Kbps. If MP850 cannot find any MP3, WMA, or DRM10 files, a "No Files" message will be displayed. Playlists For quick and easy playback of your favorite songs, the MP850 supports, M3U, PLA, and WPL playlist formats, and also includes a built-in user editable playlist (My Playlist). 1. In the MUSIC mode, press and hold the button, then highlight Playlists and press . 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 highlighted song. When the song ends, the rest of the files in the playlist will then be played. to play the 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. 4. With the file highlighted, press the appear. button and select "Remove from My Playlist." A confirmation will 5. To remove all songs, highlight "My Playlist" and press the button, then select "Yes" to confirm. RADIO Mode Listen 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 "Radio" and press . button to enter the Main Menu. 4. The current FM Radio frequency will be displayed. 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" function in the SETTINGS menu. Selecting a Radio Station To manually select a radio station, press (the FM frequency will increase or decrease in 0.1MHz or 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 1. Press once or press and hold or until you reach the desired volume level. Saving a Radio Station The MP850 lets you save (preset) your 20 favorite radio stations (CH01 to CH20). To save a station: 1. Use 2. Press the or to select the radio station (FM frequency) that you want to save. button to bring up the saved channel list. 3. Use the buttons to select your desired channel number, and press and current radio station to that channel. again to save the Recalling a Saved Station 1. In the RADIO mode press to display your saved stations (CH01 to CH20). 2. Use the 3. Press and buttons to select a channel number. 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 at the top of the screen. FM Recordings are named and numbered in this format: "MonthDayF###.WAV" Ex: " 0123F012.WAV " would be the twelfth FM recording made on January 23rd to pause the recording, and press again to resume. 4. Press 5. When finished, press and hold again to save the recording and 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. RECORD Mode The MP850 can record from 2 different sources: 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 Radio) to activate the MP850's built-in microphone and begin voice recording. 2. An automatically generated file name for your recording will appear at the top of the screen. Voice recordings are named and numbered in this format: "MonthDayM###.WAV" Ex: 1216M003.WAV represents the third voice recording made on December 16th 3. Press to pause the recording, and press again to resume. 4. When finished, press and hold again to save the recording and return to the RADIO 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 MP850'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 "Record" and press . 3. All voice and FM radio recordings can be found in the RECORD mode. Use the find your desired recording and press to listen to it. or buttons to VIDEO Mode Video files must be converted to .MTV format before they can be played on the MP850 Playing MTV Files 1. Press the 2. Use the button to enter the Main Menu. and buttons to select "Video" and press . 3. The File Navigator will open, and a list of available .MTV files will be shown. 4. Use the / and / buttons to navigate to the video you want to play and press . 5. Press to pause the video, and press again to resume. In order to maximize the screen's resolution, video playback is displayed horizontally. The / / / directional controls will be adjusted to function horizontally. to go to the next available video, and press . To rewind, press and hold and . to go back. 6. During video playback press 7. To fast forward, press hold 8. To adjust the volume, press MP850 only supports ".mtv" video files. You must use the "Transcend MTV Converter" Software to convert ".MPEG4," ".DivX," ".AVI" and ".xVID" video files to the ".mtv" format. PHOTO Mode To display photos on your MP850 you must first transfer a .JPG or .BMP to the player. Displaying JPG and BMP Photos 1. Press the 2. Use the button to enter the Main Menu. and buttons to select "photo" and press . 3. The File Navigator will open, and a list of available .JPG and .BMP files will be shown. 4. Use the / and / buttons to navigate to the photo you want to view and press to go to the next available photo, and press to go back. . 5. While viewing a photo, press MP850 only supports ".jpg" and ".bmp" photo files. E-book Mode To read E-books on your MP850, you must first transfer .TXT files to the player Reading E-books and Text files 1. Press the 2. Use the button to enter the Main Menu. and buttons to select "E-book" and press . 3. The File Navigator will open, and a list of available .TXT files will be shown. 4. Use the / and / buttons to navigate to the file or E-book you want to read and press . 5. Press to go to the next page. Press to go back one page. MP850 only supports ".txt" format text files. Settings The Settings Menu 1. Press the 2. Use the button to enter the Main Menu. and buttons to select "Settings" and press or . . 3. To exit the SETTINGS menu, press Equalizer (EQ) Mode There are several EQUALIZER Modes to choose from: Normal, Pop, Rock, Classical, Jazz, Bass, 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 and return to the SETTINGS menu. User EQ Customization The User EQ allows you to customize the 5-band equalizer to your personal preference. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, Use the 2. Highlight "User EQ" and press . and buttons to select "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. 4. Press or to increase or decrease levels in 1.0dB steps (Adjustment range: +8dB to -7dB) 2. 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 (plays all music files in a folder, in random order) 1. In the SETTINGS menu, Use the and buttons to select "Repeat" and press . 2. Use the and buttons to select a 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: 0.67X (very slow), 0.80X (slow), 1.00X (normal), 1.14X (fast), 1.33X (very fast). 1. In the SETTINGS menu, Use the and buttons to select "Play Speed" and press . 2. Use the and buttons to select one of the five playback speeds and press Default is 1.0x (normal speed) to confirm. Record Quality The quality of an audio recording can be set to Low (8,000Hz), Middle (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 the and buttons to select "Record Quality" and press . 2. Use the and buttons to select Low, Middle, or High quality and press to confirm. Maximum Record Time / Quality Table Sample rate Voice Recording Low (8KHz) Med (16KHz) High (32KHz) Channels 1 (mono) 1 (mono) 1 (mono) 4GB 256 hrs 128 hrs 64 hrs 8GB 512 hrs 256 hrs 128 hrs Sample rate FM Recording Low (8KHz) Med (16KHz) High (32KHz) Channels 2 (stereo) 2 (stereo) 2 (stereo) 4GB 128 hrs 64 hrs 32 hrs 8GB 256 hrs 128 hrs 64 hrs Note: The above recording times may not be possible if space is limited or the battery power is low. FM Radio recordings are recorded in Stereo. MIC recordings are recorded in Mono. For best voice recording results, try to position the MP850's microphone as close as possible to the source of the sound or voice you are recording. VAD (Voice Activity Detection) VAD allows the MP850 to make gapless audio recordings. This means that while making a voice recording, the player will only record when it detects voices. If the person(s) pauses or stops speaking, the MP850 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 the and buttons to select "VAD" and press . 2. Use the and buttons to select Disable or Enable and press to confirm. Sleep Timer This function sets a time delay to automatically power OFF the MP850, regardless of playback status. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, Use the and buttons to select "Sleep Timer" and press . 2. Use to select a Sleep Timer delay and press . You can choose from "15 Min", "30 Min", and "60 Min" or "Disable". When the selected time is reached, the unit will automatically power OFF. 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: Song Title Clock Blank Slide Show (Displays the title of the song currently being played) (Displays the current real time) (Displays a black screen to save battery life) (Displays a user-created picture slide show ­ See Slideshow Maker) and buttons to select "Screen Saver" and press . 1. In the SETTINGS menu, Use the 2. Use to select a Screen Saver delay time and press . The screen saver will commence and whenever this amount of time passes with no button activity. The available delay times are: "Disable" , "10 Sec" , "20 Sec" , and "60 Sec." 3. After you select a Screen Saver time delay, a list of available screen savers will appear. 4. Use and to select your desired screen saver and press to confirm. Slideshow Interval This function sets the time delay between photos that are displayed when the Slide Show screen saver is enabled. To create a slideshow, you must use the Slide Show Maker software application on your computer to create a photo slideshow ".SLS" file. Please see the "Slide Show Maker" section in Software Setup for more information. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, Use the and buttons to select "Slide Show Interval" and press . 2. Use to select the speed that you want your pictures to be displayed and press and Available interval times are.: "1 Sec" , "3 Sec" , "5 Sec" , "10 Sec." . Lyrics Sync This function displays synchronized lyrics (if available) on the screen 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 MP850. Ex: for the MP3 file "GM-Last_Christmas.mp3", the LRC lyrics file must be named "GM-Last_Christmas.lrc" 1. In the SETTINGS menu, Use the and buttons to select "Lyrics Sync" and press . 2. Select "Enable" to use Lyrics Sync, or "Disable" to turn the function off. Press to confirm. Date/Time Settings This setting lets you adjust the local time and date and choose your time zone. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, Use the and buttons to select "Date/Time Settings" and press . 2. Use and to move between 12hr/24hr, Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, Second, and AM/PM. 3. Adjust the values of each field with the 4. Press and buttons. to confirm your new time settings and choose a time zone (see below). Time Zone For convenience when traveling, the MP850 can display the local time for different time zones. buttons to select "Time Zone" and press and 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use the setting screen will also be displayed every time you set the date and time). (the Time Zone 2. Use and to select the appropriate time zone for your region and press to confirm. Daylight Saving Time If your region uses Daylight Saving Time (DST), the MP850 can automatically adjust the clock one hour forward in Summer and one hour backward during Winter . 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use the and buttons to select "Daylight Saving Time" and press . 2. Select "Enable" to use DST, or "Disable" to turn the function off. Press to confirm. Language Sets the MP850's display language, which includes menus, song/album titles, artist names, and lyrics. The player supports 13 User languages. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use the and buttons to select "Language" and press . 2. Select your language with the and buttons and press to confirm. FM Reset This function resets all saved radio stations (CH01 ­ CH20). If you use this feature, the next time you enter the RADIO mode, the MP850 will automatically scan and save the 20 strongest stations. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use the and buttons to select "FM Reset" and press . 2. Select "Yes" to reset your radio stations or "No" to keep them. Press to confirm. Media 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 MP850, the Music Transfer Protocol (MTP) must be enabled. This function lets you switch between MTP or USB transfer modes. MTP USB (Use this mode for transferring DRM10 music files with Windows Media Player 10) (Use this mode for normal drag and drop transfer of all other files or if using a Mac® or Linux® computer) 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use the and buttons to select "MTP" and press . 2. Use the and buttons to select either "MTP" or "USB" and press to confirm. Note: In MTP transfer mode, all files will be stored in the "Music" folder. Player Info Displays the MP850's firmware version and available memory capacity. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use the and buttons to select "Player Info" and press . 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 MP850. Plug your MP850 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 MP850 into an available USB port and your computer will automatically detect it. Figure 3: Mac Driver Installation Driver Installation for Linux® Kernel 2.4, or Later No drivers are required. Plug your MP850 into a USB port and mount it. 1. Create a directory for the MP850. Example: mkdir /mnt /MP850 2. Mount the MP850. Example: mount ­a ­t msdos /dev/sda1 /mnt /MP850 NEVER use Windows to format your MP850. Connecting to a Computer Transferring Files to the MP850 If you want to use your MP850 to do more than listen to the radio, you must transfer MP3 / WMA / DRM10 music files, JPG / BMP pictures, MTV movies or TXT files to the MP850. You can also use the MP850 as a portable flash drive to transfer your important documents and other files. Note: If you are using a Windows computer and want to listen to WMA-DRM10 music, please find out which version of Windows Media Player is installed on your computer. For Windows Media Player 10, please see "Music Transfer Mode" 1. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the Mini USB port on the MP850 and plug the large end of the cable into an available USB port on your desktop or notebook computer. The internal Li-ion battery will begin charging. While the MP850 is connected to a computer, its audio and video functions will not be available. Figure 4: Connecting to a Computer 2. When connected to a computer the MP850'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 MP850 will appear in the "My Computer" window. Figure 5: The MP850 Removable Disk in the My Computer Window *Note: (F:) is an example drive letter ­ your "My Computer" window may differ 3. To transfer photos, videos, e-book text files, and standard-format MP3 and WMA music to the MP850, the MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) mode in the Settings menu must be set to "USB." In this mode, files can be transferred by simply dragging them onto the MP850's Removable Disk drive letter. You can also create your own folders within the MP850 and copy files directly to the folders. 4. To transfer WMA-DRM10 music files to the MP850, please set the player's MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) mode in the Settings menu to "MTP." In MTP mode, please use Windows Media Player 10 to transfer and synchronize WMA-DRM10 music files with the MP850. 5. While files are being transferred to the MP850, the screen will display a "WRITE" message. After files have been successfully transferred, the "READY" message will be displayed again. 6. If you choose to transfer files or folders to the computer, the MP850 will display a "READ" message indicating that the files are being transferred to the computer. After files have been successfully transferred, the "READY" message will be displayed again. 7. Always disconnect the MP850 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 6: Safely Remove Hardware NEVER unplug the MP850 during file transfer. Unplug the MP850 only when Windows informs it is safe (see Disconnecting from a Computer) and the "READY" screen disappears. Audio files (MP3/WMA/WMA-DRM10/WAV) must be stored no more than 4 folder levels away from the root directory. The MP850 is limited to 128 character filename length. Disconnecting from a Computer Before disconnecting your MP850, always ensure the "READ" or "WRITE" screen is not displayed, as damage to your files or the MP850 may occur. Removing the MP850 in Windows® Me, 2000, XP and Vista 1. Select the Hardware icon on the system tray. 2. The Safely Remove Hardware pop-up window will appear. Select it to continue. Figure 7: Safely Remove Hardware 3. A 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 MP850 from your computer. 3. Removing the MP850 in Mac® OS 10.0 or Later 1. Drag and drop the Disk icon that corresponds to your MP850 into the trashcan. 2. Unplug your MP850 from the USB port. Removing the MP850 in Linux® Kernel 2.4 or Later 1. Execute umount /mnt /MP850 to un-mount the device. 2. Unplug your MP850 from the USB port. Included Software The bundled Software CD comes with some very useful software that can increase your productivity and enhance your entertainment experience. The two software applications that come with your MP850 are: Multimedia Converter Transcend Digital Music Player Utility Before using any of these programs, please read the following instructions carefully. Software System Requirements Desktop or notebook computer with a working USB port One of the following Operating Systems: · · · Windows® 2000 Windows® XP Windows Vista® Installing the MP850 Software 1. Put the Software CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive (Auto-Run enabled). 2. The MP850 Main Menu window will appear. Figure 9: MP850 Main Menu 3. Select "Multimedia Converter" and follow the instructions that follow to install the MTV Converter and the Slideshow Maker, or click the "Utility" button to install extra functions for your MP850. 4. Choose your setup language and click the "OK" button to continue. Figure 10: Select a language 5. The "InstallShield Wizard" window will appear. Click the "Next" button to continue. The InstallShield Wizard will guide you through the installation process. Figure 11: Select a Software Program 6. When the Transcend Digital Music Player Utility is finished installing, click the "Finish" button to exit the wizard. 7. The Transcend Digital Music Player Utility, the MTV Converter, and the Slideshow Maker can all be found in: > Programs > Transcend > Transcend MTV Converter If you want to play videos on your MP850, you must first convert your video files to the ".mtv" file format using the Transcend MTV Converter. 1. Run the program (Start > Programs > Transcend > MP850 > MTV Converter) Figure 12: MTV Converter main screen 2. Click the triangle button next to "Video Input" 3. The Open Video Input File window will appear. Select the "MPEG4," "DivX," "AVI," or "xVID" video file that you want to convert to the ".mtv" format. Click the "Open" button to continue. Figure 13: Select video files for conversion 4. Click the triangle button next to "Video Output" button to select a destination for the converted file. Figure 14: Select a Destination for the `.mtv' file 5. Click "Start Conversion." Figure 15: Start Conversion 6. When the process is finished, a "Conversion Complete" message window will appear. Click the "OK" button to return to the MTV Converter main window and convert another file. Figure 16: Conversion Complete 7. Click the "X" in the upper-right hand corner of the MTV Converter window to exit. 8. Transfer the newly created .MTV file to the MP850 (See Transfering Files to the MP850) The MP850 only supports ".MTV" video files. You must use the Transcend MTV Converter to convert your MPEG4, DivX, AVI, or xVID video files to the ".mtv" format. Slide Show Maker To view slideshows on your MP850, you must first create an ".SLS" slideshow using the Slide Show Maker. 1. Run the program (Start > Programs > Transcend > MP850 > Slide Show Maker) 2. Click the "Load Image" button. Figure 17: Slideshow Maker main screen 3. Select the ".JPG," ".BMP," or ".GIF" image files that you want to include in your slideshow and click "Open." Figure 18: Select image files for conversion 4. Choose a slideshow transition effect from the drop-down menu underneath the Preview window. Available effects are "Circle," "Normal," "Shutter(Left to Right), and "Shutter(Right to Left)" 5. Click the "Preview" button to see a preview slideshow of your selected images. 6. Use the "Up" and "Down" buttons to change the display order of your images. 7. After you have loaded all images that you want to include in the slideshow, click the "Transform" button. Figure 19: Preview and Start Converting 8. The Save As window will appear. Choose a name for your slideshow and click "Save." The slideshow will be saved in the MP850's "SLS" folder. If your MP850 is not connected, you can choose a different save location and transfer the file to your MP850 at a later time. The MP850 only supports one SLS slideshow at a time. To ensure the T.shoic finds your slideshow, remove all other .SLS files from the MP850's SLS folder except for your newly created .SLS file. Figure 20: Select a Destination for the `.sls' file 9. After the slideshow is successfully created, a Transfer Complete message will appear. Click the "OK" button. Figure 21: Transfer Complete 10. Click the "X" in the upper-right hand corner of the Slide Show Maker window to exit. 11. Transfer the newly created .SLS file to the MP850 (See Transfering Files to the MP850) The MP850 will only display "sls" file format slideshows. You must use first the Slideshow Maker software to convert your ".JPG," ".BMP," or ".GIF" photo files to the ".SLS" format. Transcend Digital Music Player Utility The Transcend Digital Music Player Utility has four functions: PC-Lock Partition Login/out Password (Use the MP850 to temporarily lock your computer) (Divide your MP850's memory into Public and Private areas ) (Log in to the Private area to access your personal files) (Change the password to the Private area on your MP850) Figure 22: Transcend Digital Music Player Utility Menu