MSI Mega Player 522 User Manual
MSI
MEGA PLAYER 522
User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions ...................................................................................... 5
Chapter 1. Introduction ............................................................................... 6
How to Use This Guide ................................................................................ 8
Unpack ......................................................................................................... 9
Chapter 2. Getting Started......................................................................... 10
Overview.................................................................................................... 10
OLED Display............................................................................................ 12
Normal Playback Mode .................................................................... 12
Record Mode .................................................................................... 13
FM Mode .......................................................................................... 13
Operation Menu................................................................................ 13
Li-ion Battery Recharge ............................................................................. 14
Battery Consuming Reference .......................................................... 14
Changeable Color Case .............................................................................. 15
Hold Switch................................................................................................ 15
Screen Saver............................................................................................... 16
SRS............................................................................................................. 16
USB Flash Disk.......................................................................................... 16
Earphones................................................................................................... 16
Chapter 3. Driver & Utility Installation .................................................... 17
Connect MEGA PLAYER 522 to Computer .............................................. 17
Install Utilities............................................................................................ 18
Using the Utilities....................................................................................... 18
Firmware Updating........................................................................... 18
Formatting MEGA PLAYER 522 ..................................................... 20
Safely Remove MEGA Player 522 from Computer.................................... 21
Chapter 4. Basic Usage ............................................................................. 22
Power On and Off....................................................................................... 22
Adding/ Deleting Sound Tracks (Files) ...................................................... 23
Adding Sound Tracks (Files) ............................................................ 23
Delete a Track (File) ......................................................................... 24
Delete All Tracks (Files) ................................................................... 24
Music Playback .......................................................................................... 25
Normal Playback............................................................................... 25
Select the Next or Previous Track (File) ........................................... 26
Fast-Forward or Rewind ................................................................... 26
Volume Adjustment........................................................................... 26
Create or Remove a Folder......................................................................... 27
Edit Play List.............................................................................................. 27
Select or Deselect a Folder................................................................ 27
Select or Deselect a Song (File) ........................................................ 28
Select Music Playback Mode ..................................................................... 30
EQ Settings................................................................................................. 31
SRS (Sound Retrieval System)................................................................... 32
Repeat Settings........................................................................................... 33
FM Radio Mode ......................................................................................... 34
Switch to FM Radio.......................................................................... 34
Select FM Station.............................................................................. 34
Store a Favorite Station..................................................................... 34
Select the Stored Favorite Station ..................................................... 35
Record Radio Broadcast.................................................................... 36
Play a Recorded FM Voice File......................................................... 36
Delete a Recorded FM/ Voice File .................................................... 37
Delete All FM/ Voice Files................................................................ 37
Switch between FM and Playback mode.................................................... 38
Switch to FM mode........................................................................... 38
Switch from FM mode to previous mode.......................................... 38
Record Function......................................................................................... 39
Voice Record..................................................................................... 39
Line-in Record.................................................................................. 39
Play a Recorded Voice File ............................................................... 40
Delete a Recorded Voice File ............................................................ 40
Delete All recorded Voice/ FM Files................................................. 41
Language Learning Function...................................................................... 42
Operation Menus........................................................................................ 43
Other Settings............................................................................................. 45
Power Off.......................................................................................... 45
Record Rate ...................................................................................... 46
Language........................................................................................... 47
Startup Logo ..................................................................................... 47
Screen Saver ..................................................................................... 48
Chapter 5. Advanced Usage ...................................................................... 49
SD/ MMC Card Slot................................................................................... 49
Reset Button*............................................................................................. 50
Appendix A. Specifications....................................................................... 51
Appendix B. Driver and Utilities CD........................................................ 52
Appendix C. Screen Editor ....................................................................... 53
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Safety Instructions
1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User’s Guide for future reference.
3. Keep MEGA PLAYER 522 away from humidity.
4. Keep MEGA PLAYER 522 away from long exposure to the sun light.
5. Never pour any liquid into MEGA PLAYER 522 that could damage or
cause electrical shock.
6. If any of the following situations arises, get MEGA PLAYER 522
checked by a service personnel:
z Liquid has penetrated into MEGA PLAYER 522.
z MEGA PLAYER 522 has been exposed to moisture.
z MEGA PLAYER 522 has not worked well or you can not get it
work according to User’s Guide.
z MEGA PLAYER 522 has dropped and damaged.
7. DO NOT use MEGA PLAYER 522 in the following situations:
z While driving or riding a vehicle.
z While operating something dangerous.
z While walking on street.
z Be in any situations or environments require concentration.
8. If you need to format MEGA PLAYER 522, select FAT32 format. DO
NOT PARTITION MEGA PLAYER 522.
9. DO NOT use any liquids or aerosol sprays to clean this device. Use a
clean dampened cloth instead.
10. Adjust to proper volume while listening with earphone to avoid permanent
harm to hearing capability.
11. The supplied AC adapter shall only be used on MEGA PLAYER 522.
12. Caution: Use a wrong battery may cause explosion! Follow the instruction
on the battery section to use battery properly.
13. The used battery is not garbage and should be recycled.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
Congratulations on becoming a new user of MEGA PLAYER 522. The new
MEGA PLAYER 522 will improve the convenience of storing your personal
data and the enjoyment of using various audio functions. We are proud to tell
our users that MEGA PLAYER 522 is thoroughly tested and certified by our
reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction.
MEGA PLAYER 522 is a high performance portable digital audio player which
comes with a Li-ion rechargeable built-in battery. It enables users to play MP3
and WMA format audio files, listen to the FM radio broadcast, record voice/ FM
Program/ Line-in voice into WAV format, and play it when needed. It is also a
SD/ MMC card reader and portable USB storage device that enables users to
manage personal data.
Here are the main features of MEGA PLAYER 522:
Digital Audio Player – supports MP3, WAV, and WMA format audio
files high level playback. You can set your own play list for playing
favorite songs.
EQ and SRS effect – you are able to select SRS effect or one of EQ mode
to enjoy your music listening.
FM Radio – provides FM Radio function. Users are able to save 15
favorite FM stations.
Recording – provides synchronous recording function for voice, FM
Program, and Line-in. Recorded files will be stored in WAV format.
SD/ MMC Card Reader – supports SD/ MMC card, plug the card into
slot to manage the files inside. The cards can also increase the memory
capacity to store music and data.
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Language Learning – enables users to repeat particular section during
normal playback. With this function, users will be able to pay attention
on the repeated playback to learn language.
USB Flash Disk – allows users to store data needed in MEGA PLAYER
522 or into the plugged SD/ MMC card. (The capacity depends on the
model you bought.)
Changeable Startup logo – allows users to edit, to convert, and to store
personalized startup logos.
Screen Saver – MEGA PLAYER 522 provides a screen saver program
which runs up automatically after idling for few seconds to protect the
OLED screen.
We sincerely thank you for choosing MEGA PLAYER 522. We hope that you
will continue to turn to us for quality products as your personal needs and
interests grow.
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How to Use This Guide
This User’s Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to install and
operate your MEGA PLAYER 522. We assume that those users whose
operating system is at least Windows 98 or 98SE are familiar with their OS, and
be capable to follow the step-by-step instructions to install the driver of MEGA
PLAYER 522. For users who are not able to manage the operating system
properly, it is recommended to learn more about Microsoft Windows by
referring to your Microsoft Windows manual and help documents before
installing the provided driver.
Chapter 1, Introduction, tells you the description of all the accessories of
MEGA PLAYER 522. Please check out if you have all the accessories
included when you open the packing box. If any item is damaged or missing,
please contact directly the vendor where you purchased MEGA PLAYER 522.
Chapter 2, Getting Started, introduces the function keys on MEGA PLAYER
522, the OLED Display status in different mode, and how to recharge the
built-in Li-ion battery.
Chapter 3, Driver and Utility Installation, describes how to install MEGA
PLAYER 522 and the utilities for your new MEGA PLAYER 522.
Chapter 4, Basic Usage, describes how to use MEGA PLAYER 522 in various
ways. It is recommended to read this chapter carefully before using MEGA
PLAYER 522.
Chapter 5, Advanced Usage, it is strongly recommended to read this chapter
before using the advanced features of MEGA PLAYER 522.
Appendix A, Specification, provides the specification and accessories of
MEGA PLAYER 522.
Appendix B, Driver and Utilities CD, explains the CD-ROM usages.
Appendix C, Screen Editor, tells you how to operate the Screen Editor tool to
edit your own start up logo on MEGA PLAYER 522.
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Unpack
z MEGA PLAYER 522
z Earphones x 2
z Audio Cable
z USB Extension Cable and Connector
z AC Adapter* (optional)
z Leather Bag
z Strap and case removing tool
z Changeable Color Case
z Driver Disk
z Quick Installation Guide
* MSI MEGA PLAYER 522 should only use the optional Adapter!
** The accessories of MEGA PLAYER 522 may be different from those shown above,
please refer to the packing contents you have or contact your distributor.
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Chapter 2. Getting Started
Overview
1. Power On/Off Press and hold to power on or power off
MEGA PLAYER 522.
Play/Pause In music playback mode, press to play or to
pause the playback. In FM mode, press to
select the stored favorite stations one by one.
2. FM Press to select FM station mode.
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3. MIC Built-in Microphone.
4. REC[●] Press to start or stop recording function.
5. A->B In music playback mode, press to enable the
A to B repeat function.
6. Vol u m e U p [ ;+] Press it to increase volume level.
7. Vol u m e D o w n [ ;-] Press it to decrease the volume level.
8. Earphone Jack Plug the supplied earphone here.
9. Line-in Jack Plug the supplied Audio cable here to connect
external CD player or other audio devices.
2
nd
Earphone Jack Plug the second earphone here if there are 2
listeners.
10. USB Connector When need to link MEGA PLAYER522 and
computer, connect one end of the supplied
USB extension cable here, the other end to an
USB port of computer.
11. Hold Switch Switch to hold position to prevent the button
from being pushed inadvertently while
recording or playing.
12. MENU button Press button and then push it up or down to
make various adjustment in operation setting
mode.
Fast-Forward / Rewind While playing a sound track, push down / up
and hold Menu button to do fast-forward or
rewind; push up once can go to beginning of
the playing sound track.
13. SD/ MMC Card Slot Plug SD or MMC card to read and manage
the files by computer, or to increase the
memory capacity.
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OLED Display
Everything
001/024
02:35/04:58
MP3
Everything
001/024
02:35/04:58
MP3
3
4
12
67
98
8
10
9
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Normal Playback Mode
1. Playback Status Indicates either MP3 music playback or WAV voice
file playback.
2. Numbers of Files First number tells sequence of current playback file
while second one tells total amount of playback files.
3. File Info First timer shows ongoing timer of current playback
file while second one shows the total time of the file.
4. File Name Displays the current playing file name.
5. Lock Switch Indicates when the Hold function is enabled.
6. Function Status This icon differs when device is in stop mode,
playback mode, pause mode, or record mode.
7. Play mode This icon differs when select Play All/ Play List.
8. Equalizer Indicates the EQ mode settings.
SRS Shows when the SRS effect is enabled.
9. Repeat Mode Indicates repeat mode when a Repeat Mode is selected
and A-B Repeat is disabled.
A to B Repeat Indicates when A to B repeat function is enabled.
10. Battery Status Indicates the Battery Status.
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/V001.WAV
03:26:37
1
2
13
03:56001/024
FM107.7MHz
1
5
14
REC
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Record Mode
11. Recording Status Appears when device is in record mode.
12. Recording Timer Indicates time length of current recording file.
13. Recording File Name Displays the current recording file name, and
the recording file format is .WAV.
14. Function Status See item 7.
FM Mode
15. FM Frequency Indicates broadcasting FM frequency.
Everything
MUSIC
16 17
1
8
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Operation Menu
16. Operation Menu This icon shifts when device is in different
Operation tabs.
17. /Symbol Indicates more tabs are selectable, push Menu
button up/ down to go to previous/ next tabs.
18. Volume Displays volume status. Push ;+ or ;- to
adjust volume.
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Li-ion Battery Recharge
MEGA PLAYER 522 comes with a Li-ion rechargeable battery. The Li-ion
battery is capable to work up to 18 hours for audio playback and voice recording
when the battery is fully charged every time. To use the device for the very first
time, remember to charge the Li-ion battery. Follow the instructions below:
1. Open the rubber cap of MEGA PLAYER 522 USB port, you will see a
mini USB (B-type) port inside.
2. Plug one end of the USB cable to MEGA PLAYER 522
USB port, the other
end to the optional adapter, and plug it to AC power outlet. (If you don’t
have adapter in hand, connect the other end of the USB cable to computer.)
3. While recharging is on going, a lightning icon in the display will be shown
as the screen left. The screen right means the recharging is done; the battery
is full of power.
4. To stop recharging, disconnect USB cable from MEGA PLAYER 522.
Note: The built-in battery will also start recharging when MEGA PLAYER
522 is connected to the computer with the supplied USB cable.
Battery Consuming Reference
MEGA PLAYER 522 comes with a Li-ion rechargeable 420mA/hr battery. For
normal using, you can use MEGA PLAYER 522 to play or record for about 18
hours after fully recharging the battery.
Note: Before using for the first time, charge the battery until it is filled!
Battery Status
Empty Full
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Changeable Color Case
The case of MEGA PLAYER 522 is changeable. You will find a set of a front
case and a rear case in different color in the package. The strap in the packing is
also a removing tool. Please use the strap and follow the steps below to change
the front and rear case.
To change the front case:
1. Insert the tool and press the latch.
2. Lever up the tool.
3. The front case will be released.
4. You can replace the new case.
5. Reverse the process to install the case.
6. Finish when you hear “click”.
To change the rear case:
1. Press the rear case.
2. Insert the tool.
3. Lever up the tool.
4. Push and release the case.
5. You can replace the new case.
6. Finish when you hear “click”.
Hold Switch
MEGA PLAYER 522 has a Hold Switch, located on side of device for
preventing accidental operation while device is recording or playing. Once the
Hold Switch is slide to the lock position, all function keys will be disabled.
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Screen Saver
MEGA PLAYER 522 has a Screen Saver program protecting screen. After idling
for a set period, Screen Saver will activate, you will see notes jumping as below
figures. As Hold Switch is not locked, you can press any buttons to go back to
previous screen.
SRS
MEGA PLAYER 522 provides SRS (•) (Sound Retrieval System) effect. Enable
it in Setting Menu, audio will be playing in surround-sound.
Note: Enabling the SRS effect will disable the EQ mode.
USB Flash Disk
You can save any files in various formats to MEGA PLAYER 522 memory and
SD/ MMC card inserted to the card slot. You can consider MEGA PLAYER 522
as a portable hard disk. To save data to MEGA PLAYER 522, simply connect it
to computer, and use Windows Explorer to manage your data.
Earphones
MEGA PLAYER 522 has a Line-in/ Second Earphone Jack. When MEGA
PLAYER 522 has been plugged the First Earphone without any audio cable on
the Line-in/ Second Earphone Jack, the second can be plugged to the jack. By this
operation, you can enjoy the music or voice playback with your friend.
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Chapter 3. Driver & Utility Installation
Connect MEGA PLAYER 522 to Computer
1. Open the rubber cap of MEGA PLAYER 522 USB port, you will see a mini
USB (B-type) port inside.
2. Plug one end of the supplied USB cable to MEGA PLAYER 522, and plug
the other end to your computer.
3. Once MEGA PLAYER 522 is connected to computer, it should be detected
by the operating system automatically.
Note: If the operating system of your computer is Windows 98SE, a
software driver for MEGA PLAYER 522 will be required. After connecting
the device to a Windows 98SE operating system computer, the system will
automatically detect the new device, and ask for a software driver to be
installed. Place supplied driver CD in the CD drive, and follow the
on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation.
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