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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Chapter 3. Driver & Utility Installation

Connect MEGA STICK 528 to Your Computer

1. Slide the battery cover open, and then swing the USB connector out.

2. Slide the battery cover back to the original position.

3. Plug MEGA STICK 528 to the computer USB connector directly. Also,

you can connect to computer with a supplied USB cable.

4. Once MEGA STICK 528 is connected to the computer, MEGA STICK

528 should be detected by the operating system automatically.

Note: If the operating system of your computer is Windows 98SE, a
hardware driver for MEGA STICK 528 will be required.

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Hardware Installation for Windows 98SE only

When MEGA STICK 528 is connected to a computer with Windows 98SE

operating system, the system will automatically detect the new hardware, and

ask for a hardware driver to be installed. To install the driver, place the supplied

driver CD into the CD drive, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete

the installation.

Install Utilities

The supplied Driver CD includes a MEGA STICK 528 specialized driver. It is

recommended to install even if your operating system is Windows 2000 or XP.

Then, your system can recognize and fully support this device. The driver

program includes a utility for upgrading the latest firmware provided by MSI

website. Simply insert the supplied disk into the CD drive, and then follow the

on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Utilize the Utility

Once the Utility is installed, you will be able to updating the firmware or format

your MEGA STICK 528.

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NOTE: THIS IS AN ADVANCED OPERATION. NORMAL USERS ARE

NOT RECOMMENDED TO PERFORM THIS OPERATION!

Firmware Updating

To update the firmware, download the latest firmware from MSI website first,

and place the downloaded firmware under [Program files -> MSI -> MS-5528]:

1. Slide the Power switch and keep holding.

2. Connect MEGA STICK 528 to your computer.

3. Go to [Device Manager], find [MSI MS-5528 USB Device] in [Disk Drive]

to check connection. If failed, you can not find it. Repeat step1 to re-connect.

4. Select [Start -> Programs -> MSI MS-5528 MEGA STICK -> MSI MS-5528

Update] to load the firmware.

5. After loading firmware, you can see an update dialog.

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6. Deselect Format Data Area to update the new firmware without formatting

MEGA STICK 528. Select Format Data Area to update the new firmware

and format MEGA STICK 528 at the same time.

7. Press Start button to start updating the new firmware.

Format MEGA STICK 528

To format MEGA STICK 528, please refer the connecting instruction mentioned

previously to connect MEGA STICK 528 to your computer first. Once you

connect MEGA STICK 528 to your computer, you may format MEGA STICK

528 with the format tool offered by Windows.

Note: Use the firmware update utility to format MEGA STICK 528 can ensure the format

quality.

Note: If you format MEGA STICK 528, the data and files stored inside will be all erased!

Note: If you need to format MEGA STICK by other format utility, please select FAT16 or

FAT32 format.

Safety Remove MEGA STICK 528 from Computer

After managing the files or updating firmware, you have to follow the steps to

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safety remove the MEGA STICK 528, to prevent system or device corrupt:

1. While an USB device is connecting to computer, there will be an

icon

on the task bar. Double click the icon to bring the Safely Remove Hardware

dialog box. You can find all the devices connected on the display. To

remove MEGA STICK 528, close all the programs related, and click USB
Mass Storage Device and Stop button.

2. Then you see a window as below, click USB Mass Storage Device and OK

There will be the following message,

and you can remove the device now.

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Edit the Lyric

Users are able to see the lyric when the song is playing. Before you can see the

lyric, you have to add it to each MP3. You can download it, write it yourself, use

peculiar programs or plug-ins of Winamp to edit it.

Edit the lyric text file with a text editor

1. Execute a text editor.

2. Type the each sentence as the following format.

[hh:mm:ss

]lyric

hh: hour, mm: minute, ss: second, lyric: the lyric.

Note: Many time stamps allow to be inserted at the same line, that’s
suitable for the chorus.

3. Save the file with the same name as the MP3 file and with extension ".lrc".

4. Store both .mp3 and .lrc files in MEGA STICK 528.

5. Enable the Lyric function. (Please refer to Setting Lyric Showing in

Chapter 4).

6. Play the song, and enjoy your karaoke with MEGA STICK 528.

Note: The lyric showing timing depends on the timestamp. If the lyric appears
late, you can modify the timestamp to match.

Edit the lyric file with WINAMP LYRICS

WINAMP LYRICS is a Plug-in for WINAMP. You can find it from

http://cosorio.cjb.net.

WINAMP vision 2.81 or higher is requited by WINAMP LYRICS. You can

download it from http://classic.winamp.com/download/

1. Prepare a lyric text file. Organize the lyric to meet each line not longer then

14 characters or 7 Asian characters (14 bytes).

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2. Execute WINAMP and load the MP3 file which you want to add the lyric.

3. Click the icon on the left top, and then click Lyrics. (If you don’t see Lyrics,

it might because you’ve not install the Plug-in WINAMP LYRICS yet.)

4. A WINAMP LYRICS window will appear, and then click the tool icon on

the right corner in the WINAMP LYRICS window.

5. Click Edit Lyric.

6. Type the lyric in the WINAMP LYRICS window or paste it from a website

(Use search engine to find the lyric in internet).

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7. After editing the lyric, click the tool icon, and then click Add time stamp.

8. Play and listen the song, click a line to add the current time while listening.

9. Click the tool icon, and then click .LRC in the submenu Save as.

7. Give the same name as the MP3 file and with extension ".lrc", then click

the Save button.

8. Store both .mp3 and .lrc files in MEGA STICK 528.

9. Enable the Lyric function. (Please refer to Setting Lyric Display in

Chapter 4).

10. Play the song, and enjoy your karaoke with MEGA STICK 528.

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Chapter 4. Basic Usage

Using Five Way Button

Five Way Button is one of the most important features of MEGA STICK 528.

In this document, we will use the term, “Select”, to mean that you should push

Five Way Button to left or right to browse through options, and then select the

option by pressing the Five Way Button.

You can also adjust volume levels with the Five Way Button. Push Five Way

Button to up to increase volume or down to decrease volume.

Using the MENU button

Press the MENU button once can enter

the main menu, or get back to main

menu from submenus. Additionally,

press and hold the MENU button can jump to playback mode from menus.

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Power On

1. Slide Power Switch once.

Startup Logo

2. After Startup Logo, the default mode is Playback

“stop” mode.

(Lyric on)

(Lyric off)

3. Press Five Way Button to play the track.

(Lyric on)

(Lyric off)

4. During playback, you can press Five Way Button

to pause the playback.

(Lyric on)

(Lyric off)

Power Off

Slide the Power switch and hold. You will see a POWER OFF Status Bar

appearing on the display to indicate the Power Off status. Note that it takes

about three to five seconds to turn the power off.

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Music Playback

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select the Music item.

3. Select the Play All item to play all the music files

have been stored on MEGA STICK 528, or
select the Play list to play music files according

to the play list.

Playing Voice File

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select the Voice item.

3. Display window will show the MP3 playing UI

4. During playback, users can also press Five way

Button to pause or resume the playback.

FM Radio Mode (Option)

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select FM Radio item, when FM Radio Mode is

selected for the very first time, MEGA STICK
528 will run an auto station searching and store

the searched fifteen stations as the preset favorite

stations.

3. When the radio frequency appears on the LCD

screen, push Five Way Button right or left to
adjust and search the preset channel you want.

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4. Press and hold Five Way Button for two

seconds, a “Save to CH 01~15” message will

appear on the LCD screen, then select a number

to save.

5. Press Five Way Button to switch the CH

number that you have saved before.

6. Press the MENU button to exit the FM Radio

mode.

Add Playlist File

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select the Play List item.

3. Select the add folder/file item to confirm/cancel

mark.

4. Push Five Way Button to right to enter into the

next submenu.

5. Push Five Way Button to left to get back to the

front menu.

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Setting LCD 7-Color Backlight Mode

MEGA STICK 528 provides seven colors backlight. Backlight timer might

cease the backlight in a period time, you can simply press any button to wake it

up. Under this setting you are able to set backlight for your favorite color, or

randomly change color by press any key.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select Backlight item.

3. Select Color item.

4. Select Red, Green, Orange, Blue, Purple, Sky

Blue, White or Random item.

5. A second later will back to the menu after the

“Setting Finish” message appears on the LCD

screen.

Setting Backlight Timer

Backlight timer program can save the power. After having been idle for few

seconds, the device will run the Backlight timer program automatically and

cease the backlight, you can press any button to wake the backlight up.

Note: When the Lyric function is enabled, the backlight will keep lighting,
except to set it Disable.

1. Press the MENU button

2. Select the Backlight item.

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3. Select the Time item.

4. Select the Disable (turn off the backlight), 2sec,

5sec, 10sec or 30sec item.

5. A second later will back to the menu after the

“Setting Finish” message appears on the LCD

screen.

Setting Lyric Showing

This function can show the lyric when you play a MP3 music. MEGA STICK
528 supports .lrc and ID3v2. To edit the lyric file please refer to “Edit the Lyric”

in chapter 3.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select the Setting item.

3. Select the Lyric item.

4. Select On to enable the lyric function, Off to

disable it.

5. Then Display window will show the setting

finish window 1 sec and back front menu.

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Setting SRS(WOW) Enhancement Effect

WOW is a special combination of SRS audio technologies that creates a

thrilling experience with deep rich bass from sound source. Note that once SRS

is enabled, the EQ settings will be disabled at the same time.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select the Setting item.

3. Select the SRS item.

4. Select On to enable the SRS(WOW) effect, Off

to disable it.

5. A second later will back to the menu after the

“Setting Finish” message appears on the LCD

screen.

Settings EQ

MEGA STICK 528 provides various EQ modes, such as POP, Rock, Jazz,
and Classical, for users to choose as following step to increase the enjoyment of

listening to music, and to meet the personal need or habit.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select the Setting item.

3. Select the EQ item.

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4. Select Normal, POP, Rock, Jazz or Classical..

Note: This function will be locked and disabled

when SRS(WOW) is enabled.

5. A second later will back to the menu after the

“Setting Finish” message appears on the LCD

screen.

Repeat Settings

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select the Setting item.

3. Select the Repeat item.

4. Select one of the following items in the Repeat

mode screen.

a. Normal: Plays users selected tracks in

sequential order.

b. Repeat one: Repeat the current track.
c. Repeat All: Repeat all selected tracks.
d. Shuffle: Plays all selected tracks in random

order, once only.

e. Shuffle REP: Plays and repeats all selected

tracks, in random order.

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5. A second later will back to the menu after the

“Setting Finish” message appears on the LCD

screen.

Setting Power OFF Timer

User can set the timer under Power OFF setting to turn off MEGA STICK 528
automatically when MEGA STICK 528 is not playing or recording for a certain

time.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select the Setting item.

3. Select the Power Off item.

4. Select Disable,1 min, 2 min, 5 min or 10 min

item.

5. A second later will back to the menu after the

“Setting Finish” message appears on the LCD

screen.

Setting Record Source

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select the Setting item, and then select the

Record item.

3. Select the Record Source item.

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4. Select Microphone or Line-In.

5. A second later will back to the menu after the

“Setting Finish” message appears on the LCD

screen.

Setting Record Quality

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select the Setting item, and then select the

Record item.

3. Select the Quality item.

4. Select Standard, Good, Better or Best item.

5. A second later will back to the menu after the

“Setting Finish” message appears on the LCD

screen.

Setting Record Encoder Type

This function can encode the audio source to MP3 format files directly when

users are recording. The size of MP3 files are about one tenth the WAV files.

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1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select the Setting item, and then select the

Record item.

3. Select the Encoder Type item.

4. Select MP3 or WAV.

5. A second later will back to the menu after the

“Setting Finish” message appears on the LCD

screen.

Setting Record ASD (Auto Silence Detection)

With ASD function, you will be able to decide the silence length between each

sound track while doing Line-In Recording. If Disable is selected, the silence

length will be the same as the recording source.

Note: ASD function only works when MP3 recording format is selected under
Encode Type.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select the Setting item, and then select the

Record item.

3. Select the ASD item.

4. Select Disable, 3Sec, 5Sec, 7Sec or 10Sec.

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5. A second later will back to the menu after the

“Setting Finish” message appears on the LCD

screen.

Setting Language

1. Press the MENU button

2. Select the Setting item.

3. Select the Language item.

4. Select the English, 繁體中文, 簡体中文,

Deutsch, Italiano, Español, Portuguê,
Français, Nederlands or 日本語 item.

5. A second later will back to the menu after the

“Setting Finish” message appears on the LCD

screen.

Setting Screen Contrast

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select the Setting item.

3. Select the Contrast item.

4. Adjust the Screen Contrast level that you want.

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5. A second later will back to the menu after the

“Setting Finish” message appears on the LCD

screen.

Setting Startup Logo

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select the Setting item.

3. Select the Startup Logo item.

4. Select a Startup Logo that you like. Please refer

to Appendix C. Screen Editor to learn how to

draw a personal logo.

5. A second later will back to the menu after the

“Setting Finish” message appears on the LCD

screen.

Setting Master Reset

This function can reset MEGA STICK 528 to its original settings.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select the Setting item.

3. Select the Master Reset item.

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4. Select No or Yes.

5. A second later will back to the menu after the

“Setting Finish” message appears on the LCD

screen.

Deleting Files

In this function, Only MP3/WMA files can be deleted.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select the Delete item.

3. According to your needs select the All Music,

Single Music, All Voice or Single Voice item.

a. All Music: Delete all MP3 and WMA files

except files in the VOICE, FM and LINE-IN

folders.

b. Single Music: Select to delete single music file.
c. All Voice: Delete all recording files in the

VOICE, FM and LINE-IN folders.

d. Single Voice: Select to delete single recording

file.

4. Read the deletion information and select Yes to

execute, or No to cancel deleting.

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5. It might take several seconds.

6. When it has done, the “Delete Finish” message

will appear on the LCD screen.

Note: you can easily use Windows Explorer to manage/ delete files.

Device Information

1. Press the MENU button

2. Select the Info item.

3. You can read device information on the LCD

screen.

Exit Menu

Select the Exit item to get back to current playback.

TIP: Press and hold the MENU button can easily

jump to current playback from menu.

Encoding MP3 Directly from CD

MEGA STICK 528 has a build-in CD-to-MP3 encoder, that’s able to record via

Line-In.

1. Connect to a

Walkman,

Computer,

Radio, TV,

and Audio Equipment or plug a Microphone.

1. Set Record Source to Line-in. (Please refer to

Setting Record Source in Cheaper 4)

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2. Set Encoder Type to MP3. (Please refer to

Setting Encoder Type in Cheaper 4)

3. Press and hold the ●/A→B button for two

seconds to start recording and play music from

the audio source.

3. On the Display, a recording file should be

generated and placed under the folder of

[ /LINE-IN/ ]. The file name sequence starts
from [L001.MP3], and then [L002.MP3], and so

forth.

4. Press the ●/A→B again to stop recording. It will

be encoded to a MP3 format file and save in the

VOICE folder in the MEGA STICK 528

automatically, and you will see the status return

to the previous status.

Microphone Recording

MEGA STICK 528 also works as a synchronizing recorder. You are allowed to
use MEGA STICK 528 for Microphone Recording. In different word, you can
use MEGA STICK 528 to record your own voice, an interview or a speech via

internal microphone. To do the Microphone Recording, please follow the steps

shown below.

1. Set Record Source to Microphone (Please refer

to Setting Record Source in Cheaper 4)

2. Press and hold the ●/A→B button for two

seconds to start microphone recording function.

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3. On the Display, a microphone recording file

should be generated and placed under the folder

of [ /VOICE/ ]. The file name sequence starts
from [ V001.MP3 ], and then [V002.MP3], and

so forth.

4. To stop microphone recording, simply press the

●/A→B button again, and you will see the status

return to the previous status.

Radio Broadcast Recording (Option)

1. Select a radio broadcast channel that you want to

record.

2. Press and hold the ●/A→B button for two

seconds to start radio broadcast recording

function.

3. On the Display, a radio broadcast recording file

should be generated and placed under the folder

of [ /FM/ ]. The file name sequence starts from
[ F001.MP3 ], and then [F002.MP3], and so

forth.

4. To stop recording, simply press the ●/A→B

button again, and you will see the status return to

the previous status.

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Language Learning Function

MEGA PLAYER 528 enables users to listen to a particular section repeatedly

during music or voice playback. With this function, users will be able to pay

attention to the repeated section and to achieve the result of language learning.

During music playback:

1. Press the ●/A→B button to set the starting point

when playback. The A- icon will appear on the
middle bottom of the LCD screen.

2. Press the ●/A→B button again to set the terminal
point. The A-B icon will appear on the LCD

screen. You will hear the repeating playback that

you have set previously again and again.

3. Press the ●/A→B button again back to the
normal playback. Meanwhile the A-B icon will

disappear on the LCD screen.

USB Flash Disk

Users are able to save personal data in various formats to MEGA STICK 528
memory. MEGA STICK 528 is a portable hard disk. To save data to MEGA
STICK 528, simply connect it to computer, and use Windows Explorer to

manage your data.

Note: MEGA STICK 528 can be a flash disk without the battery.
Due to the limitation of memory, when the total folder amount is over 50 or
file amount is over 650, some music files will not be able to be loaded and be
played.

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Appendix A. Specifications

MEGA STICK 528

Dimension 30 (W) x 92 (D) x 19.3 (H) mm

Weight 32g without battery

Operating Temperature 0 °C ~ 45°C

Storage Temperature -20°C ~ +70 °C

Audio Spec Max Output : 60mW rms ( 30mW / channel)

, support

SRS(WOW) function.
Frequency: 20 to 20K Hz
SNR: >90dB

Audio Playback Supports format: MP3, WMA , WMA with DRM

Supports frequency 32 - 320 Kbps

Line-In /

Voice / FM

Recording

Record format: MP3, WAV

USB Flash Disk 1. Meets USB specification revision 2.0

2. Supports OS: Windows 98SE, Windows ME,
Windows 2000, Windows XP Home/ Pro,
Mac OS 9 and above

3. Windows 98SE needs extra driver installation.

LCD module Resoultion : 128 x 48 pixels with 7-color backlight.

Lyric Showing Supports lrc, ID3v2

I/O Input 1. Stereo Audio-out, 3.5mm

2. Stereo line-in jack, 3.5mm

3. Convertible type A USB connector.

EMI and Safety FCC Class B, CE ,BSMI,VCCI, CB, C-tick

Interface Language Supports up to more than 10 languages which may vary

from country to country.

Earphone Stereo output: 30mW rms ( 15mW / channel)

Battery Alkaline AAA battery

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Appendix B. Operation Menu Structure

Play All

Music

Play List

Voice [Show File

Name]
FM
Radio(Module)

[Show Music

Folder Name]

[Show Music
File Name]

Playlist

[Show Music

File Name]

Red
Green
Orange
Blue
Purple
Sky Blue
white

Color

Random
Disable
2 Sec
5 Sec
10 Sec

Time

30 Sec

Backlight

Exit

On Lyric
Off
On SRS
Off
Normal
POP
Rock
Jazz

EQ

Classical
Normal
Repeat One
Repeat All
Shuffle

Repeat

Shuffle REP
Disable
1 Min

Main
Menu

Settings

Power Off

2 Min

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5 Min
10 Min

Microphone Record Source
Line-in
Standard
Good
Better

Quality

Best
MP3 Encoder Type
WAV
Disable
3 Sec
5 Sec
7 Sec

ASD

10 Sec

Record

Exit
English

繁體中文
簡体中文

Deutsch
Italiano
Español
Portuguê

Français
Nederlands

Language

日本語

Contrast

Startup Logo

Master Reset No/Yes

Exit

All Music

Single Music [Show Music

File Name]
All Voice
Single Voice [Show Voice

File Name]

Delete

Exit

Info

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Appendix C. Driver and Utilities CD

Insert the supplied CD disk into the CD drive.

n Install MEGA STICK 528 Driver

MEGA STICK 528 has a specialized driver. It is recommended to install

to let system recognize and fully support this device. The driver program

includes a utility for upgrading the latest firmware provided by MSI

website. Click to start installation, and follow the messages on the display.

n Install Screen Editor

The Start up logo of MEGA STICK 528 is changeable. Install and utilize

the Screen Editor tool, you can edit your own logo by yourself. Read

Appendix C. for details and instructions.

n Install Adobe Acrobat Reader

A free software for viewing and printing Portable Document Format (PDF)

files. To read the MEGA STICK 528 User Manual, you also have to

install the Adobe Acrobat Reader.

n Read MEGA STICK 528 User Manual

This PDF document is packed in the CD, click on the button to read.

n Explore CD-ROM

Click to browse all the contents in the CD with Windows Explorer.

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Appendix D. Screen Editor

The Start up logo of MEGA STICK 528 is changeable. With Screen Editor
tool, you can design personalized startup logos. Click Install Screen Editor

button on autorun screen of the Driver and Utilities CD to start installation. You

will see a screen as below, follow the messages on the display.

Editing Startup Logo
Startup Logo tool is like the Windows Paint program. You can import an

existing image or create a whole new logo on your own. Select the Line, Point,

Eraser, Reverse, and Input text to edit in the Edit Area, and you can view the

image instantly. Save the logo files to the root directory of device, and you have

more options for the startup logo. Refer to the help document in the program for

more information (click Menu button and select Help). Read also Chapter 4
Startup Logo section to know how to change Startup Logo.

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Note: After connecting the MEGA STICK 528 to your computer, browse
the drive with Windows Explorer. You may find 10 default startup logo
files (.mlg) under root directory. You can edit/ add more logos to the folder
by Screen Editor. If you deleted all the startup logo files, the default MSI
logo will be shown on the screen when you power on the MEGA STICK

528. In that case, you will not be able to change the startup logo.

Note: There can be at most 10 logo files. You have to delete one logo file
before add a new one.