Transcend MP 520 User’s Manual
T.sonic™ 520
User’s Manual
P/N：TS512MMP520
P/N：TS1GMP520
P/N：TS1GMP520C
P/N：TS2GMP520C
Introduction............................................................................................. 1
Package Contents.....................................................................................................................1
Features.................................................................................................................................... 1
System Requirements...............................................................................................................2
Reminders.................................................................................................................................2
Caution: Risk of Deafness......................................................................................................... 2
Product Overview.................................................................................... 3
Basic Operation....................................................................................... 4
Power ON.................................................................................................................................. 4
Power OFF................................................................................................................................4
Play a Track.............................................................................................................................. 4
Pause a Track........................................................................................................................... 4
Advance to the Next Track........................................................................................................4
Return to Previous Track .......................................................................................................... 4
Fast Forward............................................................................................................................. 4
Rewind...................................................................................................................................... 4
Increase Volume.......................................................................................................................5
Decrease Volume...................................................................................................................... 5
Repeat a Track.......................................................................................................................... 5
Repeat All Tracks......................................................................................................................5
Play Random Tracks.................................................................................................................5
Repeat All Tracks in a Folder....................................................................................................5
Play Random Tracks in a Folder............................................................................................... 5
Repeat a section of a Track (A-B Repeat)................................................................................5
Lock........................................................................................................................................... 5
Driver Installation .................................................................................... 6
Driver Installation for Windows® 98SE...................................................................................... 6
Driver Installation for Windows® Me, 2000 and XP................................................................... 7
Driver Installation for Mac™ OS 10.0 or Later........................................................................... 7
Driver Installation for Linux™ Kernel 2.4 or Later...................................................................... 7
USB Memory Disk.................................................................................... 8
Download or Upload Files...................................................................................................... 8
Music Functions...................................................................................... 9
Play MP3/WMA Music............................................................................................................... 9
Navigation Function ................................................................................................................ 10
A-B Repeat Function ............................................................................. 10
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FM Functions (Radio) ............................................................................ 11
Enter FM Mode ....................................................................................................................... 11
Scan for a Channel ................................................................................................................. 11
Save a Channel....................................................................................................................... 11
Select a Preset Channel .........................................................................................................12
Record an FM Channel......................................................................................................... 12
Recording Functions............................................................................. 13
Select Voice Source for Recording.........................................................................................13
Record a Voice...................................................................................................................... 13
Voice Functions..................................................................................... 14
Play the Recorded Files.......................................................................................................... 14
Delete Functions.................................................................................... 14
Delete MP3/WMA/WAV Files.................................................................................................. 14
Settings ................................................................................................. 15
Enter Settings Menu................................................................................................................ 15
Repeat Mode........................................................................................................................... 15
Equalizer (EQ) Mode............................................................................................................... 16
Set User EQ ........................................................................................................................... 16
Play Speed Mode....................................................................................................................17
Introduction Mode ................................................................................................................... 17
Select Recording Device Mode............................................................................................... 17
Power Saving Mode................................................................................................................ 18
Language Mode...................................................................................................................... 18
VAD ( Voice Activation Detection ) Mode................................................................................ 19
REC Quality Mode ..................................................................................................................19
Default Setting Mode............................................................................................................... 19
Contrast Mode......................................................................................................................... 20
Screen Saving Mode...............................................................................................................20
About Mode.............................................................................................................................21
Sync Lyrics Mode.................................................................................................................. 21
Exit Mode................................................................................................................................ 21
Safely Remove Your T.sonic™ 520 ....................................................... 22
Removing the T.sonic™ 520 in Windows® 98SE.................................................................... 22
Removing the T.sonic™ 520 in Windows® Me, 2000, and XP................................................ 22
Removing the T.sonic™ 520 in Mac™ OS 10.0 or Later......................................................... 22
Remove the T.sonic™ 520 in Linux™ Kernel 2.4 or Later....................................................... 22
Utility Installation................................................................................. 23
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PC-Lock Function................................................................................ 23
PC-Lock Function for Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP..................................................... 23
Lock Your Computer............................................................................................................... 24
Unlock Your Computer............................................................................................................24
Boot-Up Function ................................................................................ 24
System Requirements for the Boot-Up Function..................................................................... 25
Enabling the Boot-Up Function...............................................................................................25
Partition & Security Function............................................................. 25
Partition Types........................................................................................................................ 25
Access Data in the Private Area ............................................................................................. 26
Log Out of the Private Area.....................................................................................................27
Change Password...................................................................................................................27
If You Forget the Password..................................................................................................... 28
Recovery Function.............................................................................. 28
Troubleshooting.................................................................................... 30
Specifications........................................................................................ 33
Ordering Information............................................................................. 33
T.sonic™ 520 Limited Warranty......................................................... 34
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Transcend’s T.sonic™ 520. This tiny device is more than a USB Flash
Drive. It combines a USB Flash Drive with an MP3 player, A-B repeat function, voice recorder,
line-in and an FM radio. Your T.sonic™ 520 is equipped with a USB connector for easy data
transfer between any USB enabled desktop or notebook computer. With the T.sonic™ 520, you can
upload and download music files to and from a computer and then play the tracks on the device.
Using the A-B repeat function, you can continuously replay a designated section of a track, which
can be used as a handy language-learning tool. Also, you can record memos to yourself or from
others using the digital recorder. Using line-in function, you can record any music and memo by
line-in jack. With an FM radio built-in, you can always listen to your favorite radio station.
Transcend’s latest T.sonic™ 520 is a step above the usual MP3 player.
Package Contents
The T.sonic™ 520 package includes the following items:
• T.sonic™ 520
• Lanyard Earphones
• Driver CD
• One AAA battery
• USB connector
• Line-In cable
• Quick Instruction Guide
• Neck strap
Features
• USB2.0 high-speed compliant and USB1.1 backward compatible
• T.sonic™ 520’s Flash drive capabilities are powered directly via the USB port.
Transferring data requires no external power or battery. To use the device as an MP3
player or digital recorder, one AAA battery is required. (One AAA alkaline battery can
support up to 15 hours of operation)
• Supports 12 user languages including the display of song/artist names
• Supports MP3, WMA, and WAV formats
• Digital Voice Recorder
• Supports Line-In function for recoding directly from a CD player
• A-B repeat function allows you to continuously replay a designated section of a track
• Supports Karaoke-type lyrics display during MP3 and WMA playback (Sync Lyrics)
• Ability to preset 20 FM channels and record directly from an FM channel to a WAV file
• Variable Track Playback speeds
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7 Equalizer effects, including a customizable USER EQ setting
• Auto-powers off after 2, 10, or 30 minutes of no usage
• Self-luminous blue-colored OLED Display provides users with a vibrant clear display and
vivid colors, that can easily be viewed at any angle
• Automatic screen saver function runs if the unit is idle for a few seconds this acts as a
power saving measure
System Requirements
Desktop or notebook computer with a working USB port
One of following operating systems:
Windows
Windows
Windows
Windows
Mac™ OS 10.0 or later
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98/98SE
®
Me
®
2000
®
XP
Linux™ Kernel 2.4 or later
Reminders
1. Keep your T.sonic™ 520 away from heat, direct sunlight, and moisture. Do not bend, flex, or
drop your T.sonic™ 520.
2. Make sure the LOCK switch is set to “OFF” before trying to Power-On the unit.
3. Always plug or unplug your T.sonic 520 by grasping the unit’s sides.
4. Follow the procedures in the “Safely Remove Your T.sonic 520” section to remove your
T.sonic 520 from the system.
Caution: Risk of Deafness
1. 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. End users
may try to progressively increase the volume control therefore risking a dangerous
noise level for their ears.
2. To protect your health and your hearing, keep the volume for 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.
3. Your MP3 player is limited to a volume level of 100 decibels.
4. Both the MP3 player and the earphones are compliant with the French regulation
concerning musical Walkmans (24
th
July 1998 Order).
5. Before using other headphones, confirm that their technical specifications are
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compatible with the original set.
Product Overview
Icons Indications
Play Mode Indicates the play mode, which includes MP3, FM and REC.
Volume Displays the volume level.
A-B Repeat∕
Repeat Mode
Indicates A-B repeat function is enabled.∕Indicates the repeat mode
which includes Normal, Repeat One, Repeat All, Random, Normal in
a Folder, Repeat One in a Folder, and Random in a Folder.
EQ Mode∕VAD Indicates the EQ mode which includes Normal, POP, Rock, Classical,
Jazz, Bass and User EQ.∕Indicates VAD(V oice Activation Detection)
function is enabled or not when recording.
Operating
Mode
Play Speed∕
Recording Rate
Displays the operational status which includes Play, Pause, Fast
Forward, and Fast Rewind.
Indicates the Playback Speed for playing the MP3/WMA/WAV files. ∕
Indicates the Recording Rate that includes 8000Hz, 16000Hz and
32000Hz.
Introduction
Mode∕Recording
Indicates if the song introduction function (1 to 10 seconds) is
enabled.∕Indicate if the Line-In, or built-in Microphone is being used.
Device
Battery Status
Indicates the Battery Status.
Lock Indicates when the Lock switch is enabled.
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Basic Operation
Power ON
Press and hold the PLAY-PAUSE/PWR ON button to turn the power on. An animated logo will
appear on the OLED Display, and then you can start to use the T.sonic 520.
The waiting time for Power On is about 3 seconds.
If a “LOCK” message appears on the OLED Display when you attempt to Power-ON the unit;
this means that the T.sonic™ 520’s LOCK switch is activated. You must deactivate the LOCK
switch before you can Power-ON the T.sonic™ 520.
Power OFF
Press and hold the PLAY-PAUSE/PWR ON button to turn the power off.
The waiting time for Power OFF is about 3 seconds.
The OLED Display will show the Power OFF status.
Play a Track
Press the PLAY-PAUSE/PWR ON button to play an MP3/WMA or WAV track.
Pause a Track
Press the PLAY-PAUSE/PWR ON button to pause the track during playback.
Advance to the Next Track
Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next) to skip to the next track.
Return to Previous Track
Push the Menu Switch to the left (Previous) to go back to the previous track.
Fast Forward
Push and hold the Menu Switch to the right (Fast-forward) to fast-forward the track.
Rewind
Push and hold the Menu Switch to the left (Rewind) to rewind the track.
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Increase Volume
Press once or press and hold the upwards (Volume Up) until you have reached the desired
volume level.
Decrease Volume
Press once or press and hold the downwards (Volume Down) until you have reached the
desired volume level.
Repeat a Track
Please see the “Repeat Mode” in the “Settings” section for detailed instructions.
Repeat All Tracks
Please see the “Repeat Mode” in the “Settings” section for detailed instructions.
Play Random Tracks
Please see the “Repeat Mode” in the “Settings” section for detailed instructions.
Repeat All Tracks in a Folder
Please see the “Repeat Mode” in the “Settings” section for detailed instructions.
Play Random Tracks in a Folder
Please see the “Repeat Mode” in the “Settings” section for detailed instructions.
Repeat a section of a Track (A-B Repeat)
Press the A-B/REC button to mark the beginning of the track’s portion you wish to repeat and
then press the button again to mark the end of the portion you wish to repeat. The marked portion is
played as a continuous loop when playing an MP3, WMA, or WAV track.
Lock
When the LOCK switch is set to the position, all of the Player’s buttons are disabled.
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Driver Installation
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Driver Installation for Windows
1. Put the Driver CD into the CD-ROM (Auto-Run supported). Select the Windows 98 Driver
button.
98SE
2. Select “Next” to continue.
3. The InstallShield Wizard will guide you through the installation process.
4. After the drivers have been installed, plug your T.sonic 520 into an available USB port. The
New Hardware Found dialogue boxes will appear.
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5. Your computer will automatically detect this new device. A new Removable Disk drive with a
newly assigned drive letter will appear in the My Computer window.
Driver Installation for Windows® Me, 2000 and XP
No drivers are required. These Windows operating systems have built-in drivers to support
the T.sonic 520. Simply plug your T.sonic 520 into an available USB port and
Windows will install the files needed. A new 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. Just plug your T.sonic 520 into an available USB port and your
computer will automatically detect it.
Driver Installation for Linux™ Kernel 2.4 or Later
No drivers are required. Just plug your T.sonic 520 into the USB port and mount it.
Example: 1. Create directory for /mnt/T.sonic first:
mkdir /mnt/T.sonic
2. mount T.sonic:
mount –a –t msdos /dev/sda1 /mnt/T.sonic
Warning
1. When connected to a computer, the T.sonic 520 is locked into
transferring files only. It will not be able to play or record any files at this
time. Please disconnect your T.sonic 520 from the computer when you
want to play or record files.
2. Audio files (MP3/WMA/WAV) must be organized on the T.sonic™ 520, so
that they are no more than 4 levels from the root directory.
3. During normal Playback, the T.sonic™ 520's song list will play according to
the order in which the tracks were loaded onto the device.
4. T.sonic™ 520 is limited to 255 characters for a file name.
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USB Memory Disk
Download or Upload Files
1. Insert the small end of the USB cable into the T.sonic 520’s USB port, and plug the other
end of the cable into a computer’s USB port. A new Removable Disk drive with a newly
assigned drive letter will appear in the My Computer window. The OLED Display will show the
READY message below to indicate the ready status.
2. If you download files from the computer, the OLED Display will show the WRITE message as
below.
3. If you upload files to the computer, the OLED Di splay will show the READ message as below.
4. When finishing downloading or uploading, the OLED Display will return to the READY status.
As a result of a Microsoft Windows OS limitation, if you try to transfer too many files to the
T.sonic 520 when it is formatted using the FAT16 file system, Windows will display an "Error
Copying File" message even though you may have enough memory capacity.
If this error message appears you should remove the files that you just copied, create a new
folder in the root directory and transfer the files into this folder.
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