MSI MEGA STICK 528 User Manual
MSI
MEGA STICK 528
User’s Guide
User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Safety Instructions...........................................................................................4
Chapter 1. Introduction...................................................................................5
How to Use This Guide............................................................................6
Unpack....................................................................................................7
Chapter 2. Getting Started..............................................................................8
Overview.................................................................................................8
LCD Display..........................................................................................10
Normal Playback Mode..........................................................................10
Recording Display..................................................................................12
FM Radio Display..................................................................................12
Insert a Battery.......................................................................................13
Battery Consuming Reference................................................................14
Hold Switch...........................................................................................14
Chapter 3. Driver & Utility Installation........................................................15
Connect MEGA STICK 528 to Your Computer.......................................15
Hardware Installation for Windows 98SE only........................................16
Install Utilities........................................................................................16
Utilize the Utility...................................................................................16
Firmware Updating................................................................................17
Format MEGA STICK 528.....................................................................18
Safety Remove MEGA STICK 528 from Computer................................18
Edit the Lyric.........................................................................................20
Edit the lyric text file with a text editor...................................................20
Edit the lyric file with WINAMP LYRICS..............................................20
Chapter 4. Basic Usage..................................................................................23
Using Five Way Button..........................................................................23
Using the MENU button.........................................................................23
Power On...............................................................................................24
Power Off..............................................................................................24
Music Playback......................................................................................25
Playing Voice File..................................................................................25
FM Radio Mode (Option).......................................................................25
Add Playlist File.....................................................................................26
Setting LCD 7-Color Backlight Mode.....................................................27
Setting Backlight Timer..........................................................................27
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Setting Lyric Showing............................................................................28
Setting SRS(WOW) Enhancement Effect................................................29
Settings EQ............................................................................................29
Repeat Settings.......................................................................................30
Setting Power OFF Timer.......................................................................31
Setting Record Source............................................................................31
Setting Record Quality...........................................................................32
Setting Record Encoder Type..................................................................32
Setting Record ASD (Auto Silence Detection)........................................33
Setting Language....................................................................................34
Setting Screen Contrast..........................................................................34
Setting Startup Logo...............................................................................35
Setting Master Reset...............................................................................35
Deleting Files.........................................................................................36
Device Information................................................................................37
Exit Menu..............................................................................................37
Encoding MP3 Directly from CD...........................................................37
Microphone Recording...........................................................................38
Radio Broadcast Recording (Option)......................................................39
Language Learning Function..................................................................40
USB Flash Disk......................................................................................40
Appendix A. Specifications............................................................................41
Appendix B. Operation Menu Structure.......................................................42
Appendix C. Driver and Utilities CD............................................................44
Install MEGA STICK 528 Driver...........................................................44
Install Screen Editor...............................................................................44
Install Adobe Acrobat Reader.................................................................44
Read MEGA STICK 528 User Manual...................................................44
Explore CD-ROM..................................................................................44
Appendix D. Screen Editor............................................................................45
Editing Startup Logo..............................................................................45
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Safety Instructions
1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User’s Guide for future reference.
3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
4. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause
electrical shock.
5. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a
service personnel:
• Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
• The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
• The equipment has not worked well or you can not get it work
according to User’s Guide.
• The equipment has been dropped and been damaged.
6. If any failure occurred to MEGA STICK 528, remove and insert the
battery back again, and then slide the Power switch once to power on the
system.
7. Do not change the default folders in the MEGA STICK 528, or the
device might function abnormally.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
Congratulations on becoming a new user of MEGA STICK 528. The new
MEGA STICK 528 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 STICK 528 is thoroughly tested and certified by our
reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction.
MEGA STICK 528 is a high performance portable digital audio player that
enables users not only to play MP3, WMA or WMA with DRM audio files,
listen to the FM radio broadcast (FM radio is an optional function), and record
voice ,FM program or directly record whenever needed, but also to store
personal data in the memory of this device. Besides, this MEGA STICK 528
also works as a KARAOK to give users more fun of singing practice.
Here are the major features:
n Digital Audio Player – supports MP3, WMA, WMA with DRM audio
files playback.
n FM Radio Add-On module – the FM Radio module, while optional,
receiving FM Radio function will be plus in MEGA STICK 528. Users
are able to save 15 favorite FM stations.
n Voice Recorder – provides synchronous recording function for voice.
n Radio Program / CD Direct Recording – provides synchronous
recording function for FM or directly from a CD player, recorded files will
be stored in MP3 or WAV format.
n Language Learning Function – 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.
n USB Flash Disk – allows users to store data in MEGA STICK 528.
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n Lyric Showing – allows MEGA STICK 528 to show lyrics during
playback.
n 7-color Backlight Display – allows users to switch seven different
backlights in order to listen music with more fun.
n Convertible USB Connector – users can connect MEGA STICK 528
directly with the convertible type A USB connector.
The MEGA STICK 528 provides Changeable Startup logo, you can edit,
convert, and store personalized startup logos. Thank you for choosing MEGA
STICK 528. We hope you will continue to turn to us for quality products as
your personal needs and interests grow.
How to Use This Guide
This User’s Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to install and
operate your MEGA STICK 528. We assume that those users whose operating
system is at least Windows 98 / 98SE / 2000 / XP are familiar with their OS,
and are capable to follow the step-by-step instructions to install the driver of
MEGA STICK 528. For users who are not able to manage the operating system
properly, it is suggested to learn more about Microsoft Windows by referring to
your Microsoft Windows manual before installing the provided driver.
Chapter 1, Introduction, tells you the descriptions of all the accessories of
MEGA STICK 528. Please check if you have all the accessories included when
you open the packing box. If any item is damaged or missing, please contact the
vendor where you purchased MEGA STICK 528 directly.
Chapter 2, Getting Started, introduces the function keys on MEGA STICK
528, the LCD Display status in different mode, and how to insert the battery.
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Chapter 3, Driver and Utility Installation, describes how to install MEGA
STICK 528 and the specially designed utility for your new MEGA STICK
528.
Chapter 4, Basic Usage, describes how to use MEGA STICK 528 in various
ways. It is recommended to read this chapter carefully before using MEGA
STICK 528.
Appendix A, Specification, provides the specification and accessories of
MEGA STICK 528.
Appendix B, Operation Menu Structure
Appendix C, Driver and Utilities CD
Appendix D, Screen Editor
Unpack
Please unpack your MEGA STICK 528 and check that the following
accessories are complete with nothing missing.
MEGA STICK 528 (Portable Digital Audio Player)
Earphone
USB Extension Cable
Driver Disk (User’s Manual included)
Quick Starting Guide
AAA Battery
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Chapter 2. Getting Started
Overview
1. Earphone Connector Plug the supplied earphone here.
2. MIC Internal Microphone.
3. Record/Repeat A->B Press to record voice or enable the A to B repeat
function.
4. Menu Press the button to enter the menu operation.
5. Display Window Read status and information at this window.
6. Five Way Button (Right/Left, Forward/Rewind)
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While playing a sound track, push to it right /
left and hold this button to do fast-forward or
rewind. Push it to left once can go to beginning
of the playing sound track. Push it to right once
can go to the next track.
7. Five Way Button(Up/Down, Volume +/-)
Push it up/down to increase/decrease volume
level.
8. Five Way Button(Play/Pause/Enter)
Press it to play the selection of track. While
playing press the button to pause and press it
again to resume the track.
9. FM Socket Users can plug a optional FM Add-On module
in here.
10. Line-In Plug the external Line-In device here.
11. Power/Hold Switch to POWER position to power on MEGA
STICK 528. Switch to hold position to prevent
any miss touching while MEGA STICK 528 is
recording or playing. Switch to the middle to
unlock the prevention.
12. Convertible USB Connecter
Connect one end of the supplied USB extension
cable here.
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LCD Display
Normal Playback Mode
1. Hold (Lock) Switch Indicates when the Hold function is enabled.
2. Playback Status Displays the music or voice files playback
status.
3. Play Mode Indicates the play mode that includes Play All
and Play List.
4. A to B Repeat Indicates when A to B Section Repeat
function is enabled.
5. Repeat Mode Indicates the repeat mode that includes
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Normal, Repeat One, Repeat All, Shuffle, and
Shuffle Repeat.
6. SRS(●) / Equalizer Indicates SRS(●) status or the EQ mode
settings that include Normal, Classical, POP,
Rock, and Jazz.
7. Battery Status Indicates the Battery Status.
8. File Name / Title / Lyric Displays the current file name, title or lyric
that is being played.
9. Track Number Display the current playback number and the
total number of sound tracks.
10. Track Timer Display the ongoing timer of the current
playback file.
11. Operation Menu These icons shift when MEGA STICK 528
is in different Operation mode which includes
Music, Voice, FM Radio (Module), Playlist,
Backlight, Setting, Delete, Info.
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Recording Display
1. Recording Status Displays the audio recording status.
2. Recording File Name Displays the current file name that is being
recorded.
3. Recording Timer Display the ongoing timer of the current
recording.
4. Remains Time Display the remaining time of the flash
memory can be used.
FM Radio Display
1. Tuner Adjust to select the radio broadcasting.
2. Channel Displays the channel numbers have been
saved.
3. Frequency Display the current radio frequency.
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Insert a Battery
1. Slide the battery cover open
until you can see the cathode
and carefully remove the
battery cover.
2. Insert an AAA battery and
make sure the battery is
inserted into the correct
alignment.
3. Close the battery cover.
4. Turn on, and then check the capacity of the battery.
5. If you cannot read the Battery Status on the Display when the battery is
inserted, please return to step 1 and once again make sure the battery is
inserted into the correct alignment.
Battery Status
Empty Full
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Battery Consuming Reference
• Category of Battery: Alkaline AAA battery
• Playing: Average 18 hours for audio playback.
Note: 1. Alkaline battery is recommended when using this Drive.
2. Make sure the battery is taken out if you are not going to use this
Drive for a long period of time.
3. MEGA STICK 528 can be a flash disk without the battery.
Hold Switch
MEGA STICK 528 has a Hold Switch, which is located on the side of the
device for preventing any accidental operation while MEGA STICK 528 is
recording or playing. Once the Hold Switch is slide to the lock position, all
function keys on MEGA STICK 528 will be disabled instantly.
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