Transcend MP650 User Manual

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MP650

Digital Music Player

User’s Manual

Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................	5
Package Contents .................................................................................................	5
Features ..................................................................................................................	6
System Requirements ...........................................................................................	6
Safety Precautions ................................................................................................	6
General Use ........................................................................................................................	6
Backing Up Data ................................................................................................................	7
Caution: Risk of Deafness.................................................................................................	7
Reminders ..........................................................................................................................	7
Player Controls ......................................................................................................	8
Music Playback Screen ........................................................................................	9
Basic Operation ...................................................................................................	10
Charging the Battery .......................................................................................................	10
Power ON..........................................................................................................................	10
Power OFF........................................................................................................................	10
Play a Song.......................................................................................................................	11
Pause a Song ...................................................................................................................	11
Next Track ........................................................................................................................	11
Previous Track .................................................................................................................	11
Fast Forward ....................................................................................................................	11
Rewind ..............................................................................................................................	11
Increase Volume ..............................................................................................................	11
Decrease Volume .............................................................................................................	11
Main Menu ........................................................................................................................	11
Voice Recording...............................................................................................................	11
A-B Repeat........................................................................................................................	11
Hold...................................................................................................................................	12
Reset .................................................................................................................................	12
MUSIC Mode .........................................................................................................	13
Playing MP3, WMA, or WMA-DRM10 Music ...................................................................	13
File Navigator ...................................................................................................................	13
Playlists ............................................................................................................................	13
Adding a Song to My Playlist..........................................................................................	14
Removing a Song from My Playlist ................................................................................	14
Deleting Music Files ........................................................................................................	15
RADIO Mode .........................................................................................................	16

Listening to the Radio .....................................................................................................	16
Selecting a Radio Station................................................................................................	16
Adjusting the Volume ......................................................................................................	16
Saving a Radio Station ....................................................................................................	16
Recalling a Saved Station ...............................................................................................	16
Recording the Radio........................................................................................................	17
RECORD Mode ....................................................................................................	18
Making Voice Recordings with the Built-In Microphone ..............................................	18
Playing Voice or FM Recordings ....................................................................................	18
File Navigator ...................................................................................................................	18
Deleting Recorded Files ..................................................................................................	19
Settings ................................................................................................................	20
The Settings Menu ...........................................................................................................	20
Equalizer (EQ) ..................................................................................................................	20
User EQ Customization ............................................................................................................	20
Repeat Mode.....................................................................................................................	21
Play Speed........................................................................................................................	21
Record Settings ...............................................................................................................	22
Record Quality .........................................................................................................................	22
VAD (Voice Activity Detection) .................................................................................................	23
Contrast ............................................................................................................................	23
Screen Saver ....................................................................................................................	23
Lyrics Sync.......................................................................................................................	24
Sleep Timer.......................................................................................................................	24
Date / Time Settings.........................................................................................................	25
Set Date / Time ........................................................................................................................	25
Time Zone ................................................................................................................................	25
Daylight Saving Time (DST) .....................................................................................................	26
FM Reset...........................................................................................................................	26
Language..........................................................................................................................	26
Music Transfer Protocol (MTP) .......................................................................................	27
Player Info ........................................................................................................................	27
Driver Installation ................................................................................................	28
Connecting to a Computer .................................................................................	29
Transferring Files to the Digital Music Player ...............................................................	29
Disconnecting from a Computer ....................................................................................	30
Transcend Digital Music Player Utility ..............................................................	31
Installing the Transcend Digital Music Player Utility ....................................................	31
PC-Lock ............................................................................................................................	33

Partition ............................................................................................................................	35
Log In / Log Out ...............................................................................................................	36
Changing your Password................................................................................................	37
Forgotten Passwords ......................................................................................................	38
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................	39
Specifications ......................................................................................................	41
Ordering Information ..........................................................................................	41
Recycling & Environmental Considerations ....................................................	42
Transcend Limited Warranty ..............................................................................	43

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing Transcend‟s MP650, a next-generation MP3 Player that combines all the advantages of lightweight portable music with the benefits of a USB flash drive, and includes many extra features such as an FM radio, advanced digital voice recording, karaoke-style lyrics display, A-B repeat functions and variable track playback speeds. Your MP650 is equipped with a Hi-speed USB 2.0 interface to transfer data and music files to and from your computer quickly and easily. The A-B repeat and variable track playback speed features allows you to continuously replay specific sections of an audio file at slower or faster speeds – ideal for learning foreign languages and reviewing an important part of a song or recording. In addition, you can make personal memos and record meetings or class lectures using the advanced digital voice recorder with the built-in microphone. The stylish MP650 from Transcend will change the way you think about digital music forever.

Package Contents

The MP650 package includes the following items:

MP650

Earphones

USB cable

Quick Start Guide

Features

MP3 Player – supports MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM10 (subscription music) and WAV music formats

Recordable FM Radio with 20 station presets

Advanced Digital Voice Recorder

Karaoke-style lyrics display

Vivid dual-color OLED screen displays clear text at any angle and in any light

VAD (Voice Activity Detection) for high quality gapless audio recordings

A-B repeat function allows you to continuously replay a designated section of a track

Variable track playback speeds

Supports 13 languages including menus, song/album title, artist name and lyrics

USB flash drive capabilities for data transfer and storage

Included software can be used to lock your computer and password-protect your files

7 Equalizer effects, including a customizable USER EQ setting

Internal rechargeable Li-ion battery provides over 15 hours of continuous music playback*

Hi-Speed Mini USB 2.0 port for easy computer connectivity and fast file transfers

Real Time Clock displays local and world times

* Max. playback time achieved with screen saver set to “Blank” and “Lyrics Sync” disabled.

System Requirements

A desktop or notebook computer with a working USB port

One of following operating systems:

Windows Me

Windows 2000

Windows XP

Windows Vista

Windows 7

Mac OS 10.0 or later

Linux Kernel 2.4 or later

Safety Precautions

These usage and safety guidelines are IMPORTANT! Please follow them carefully.

General Use

Unpack the contents of the Digital Music Player package carefully.

Do not allow your Digital Music Player to get wet or come in contact with water or any other liquids.

Do not use a damp/wet cloth to wipe the exterior case.

Do not use or store your Digital Music Player in any of the following environments:

o Direct sunlight

o Next to an air conditioner, electric heater or other heat sources

oIn a closed car that is in direct sunlight

Always unplug the player once it is fully charged. Avoid charging the player for more than 12 hours.

Do not charge in high-temperature environments or while exposed to direct sunlight.

To maintain battery health, be sure to complete at least one full discharge/charge cycle per month.

Backing Up Data

Transcend does NOT take any responsibility for data loss or damage during operation. If you decide to store data on your Digital Music Player, we strongly advise that you regularly backup the data to a computer or other storage medium.

To ensure Hi-Speed USB 2.0 data transfer rates when connecting to a computer, please ensure the computer has the necessary USB drivers. If you are unsure how to check this, please consult your computer or motherboard‟s User‟s Manual for USB driver information.

Caution: Risk of Deafness

Repeated or regular use of headphones or earphones at volume levels above 80 decibels can give a false impression that the audio level is not high enough. Users may try to progressively increase the volume control, therefore risking a dangerous noise level for their ears.

To protect your health and your hearing, keep the volume of your MP3 player below 80 decibels and do not use for an extended period of time. Stop use if symptoms like headaches, nausea, or hearing disorders occur.

Your MP3 player is limited to a volume level of 100 decibels.

Both the MP3 player and its accompanying earphones are compliant with the French regulation concerning musical Walkmans (24th July 1998 Order).

Before using any other earphones, confirm that their technical specifications are compatible with the original set.

Reminders

Make sure the switch is not enabled before turning on the player.

Never use the “Quick Format” or “Full Format” functions in Windows® to format your MP650.

Follow the procedures in the “Disconnecting from a Computer” section to properly remove your MP650 from a computer.

Transcend occasionally releases firmware updates for certain products. We suggest you visit http://www.transcendusa.com and download the latest firmware version for your device.

Player Controls

	Figure 1. MP650
A	Hold Switch
B	Reset Button
C	A-B Repeat/Rec Button
D	Menu Button
E	Headphone Jack
F	Volume Up Button
G	Play/Pause/Power Button
H	Next/Fast-Forward Button
I	Volume Down Button
J	Previous/Rewind Button
K	Hi-Speed Mini USB 2.0 Port
L	Lanyard Attachment Hole
M	Microphone
N	Dual-Color OLED Display

Music Playback Screen

				Figure 2. OLED Display


	ICON					INDICATION

A	Record Source		Built-in Microphone			FM Radio
			Built-in Microphone			FM Radio
B	VAD		Indicates Voice Activity Detection is enabled
C	Record Quality			Low Quality		Medium Quality			High Quality
				Low Quality		Medium Quality			High Quality
D	Sleep		Indicates the Sleep Timer is enabled
E	EQ Mode		(Blank)							USER
E	EQ Mode		Normal	Pop	Rock	Classical		Jazz	Bass
			Normal	Pop	Rock	Classical		Jazz	Bass
F	Repeat Mode		(Blank)	Repeat	Repeat	Shuffle	Normal in	Repeat in	Shuffle in	A-B
F	Repeat Mode		Normal	Repeat	Repeat		Normal in	Repeat in	Shuffle in	A-B
			Normal	One	All		Folder	Folder	Folder	Repeat
				One	All		Folder	Folder	Folder	Repeat
G	Play Speed		(Blank)
G	Play Speed		1.00x	1.33x			1.14x	0.80x	0.67x
			1.00x	1.33x			1.14x	0.80x	0.67x

H	Graphic EQ		Displays real-time graphic equalizer visualization during playback.
I	Lock		Indicates the Hold switch is enabled (controls are locked)
J	Battery		Indicates the battery power level
K	Album / Artist / Lyrics	Displays album title, artist name, or lyrics
L	Song Title / Lyrics		Displays song title, file name, or lyrics
M	Date		Displays today‟s date and day of the week
N	Time		Displays the current time
O	Track Info		Indicates current track number and playtime statistics
	Play Status
P	Play Status		Play		Pause	Stop	Rewind	Fast-Forward		Record
			Play		Pause	Stop	Rewind	Fast-Forward		Record
Q	Text Display Mode			Album Title		Artist Name			Song Lyrics
				Album Title		Artist Name			Song Lyrics

Basic Operation

Charging the Battery

Plug the small end of the USB cable into the Mini USB port on the Digital Music Player, and plug the large end of the cable into an available USB port on your desktop or notebook computer. The MP650‟s internal Li-ion battery will begin charging

Figure 3. Connecting to a Computer

Power ON

Press and hold the button to turn on the player. An animated Transcend logo will appear on the screen. After the startup screen disappears, the Main Menu will appear. You can now start using the MP650. The Main Menu will appear.

It takes a few seconds for the Digital Music Player to power up.

If the Lock icon appears on the display while powering on the Digital Music Player, this means that the switch is enabled. You must switch off the Hold mode before you can power on the player.

Power OFF

Press and hold the button to turn off the MP650.

It takes a few seconds to completely power down.

The power OFF animation will be displayed:

Play a Song

Press to play the currently selected MP3, WMA, or WAV track.

Pause a Song

Press to pause and un-pause a track during playback.

Next Track

Press to skip to the next available song.

Previous Track

Press to go back to the previous song.

Fast Forward

Press and hold the button to fast-forward.

Rewind

Press and hold the button to rewind.

Increase Volume

Press once or press and hold the button until you reach the desired volume level.

Decrease Volume

Press once or press and hold the button until you reach the desired volume level.

Main Menu

Press in any mode to bring up the Main Menu. The Main Menu gives you access to the MUSIC, RADIO, RECORD modes and the SETTINGS menu.

Voice Recording

The MP650 records using is its built-in microphone located near the button.

1.Press and hold the button for 2 seconds in any mode (except the FM Radio mode) to activate the MP650‟s built-in microphone and begin recording.

2.Press and hold for 2 seconds again to finish the recording.

3.Recorded audio files can be found in the Record mode.

A-B Repeat

1. While listening to a song or recording in the Music or Record modes, press the button once to

mark the beginning of the portion you wish to repeat.

2.Press the button again to mark the end of the section you wish to repeat.

3.The marked section of the track will playback the marked A-B section in a continuous loop.

4.Press the button once more to stop the A-B repeat function.

Hold

When the switch enabled, all of the MP650‟s buttons will be disabled, and cannot accidentally be pressed while in your pocket.

Reset

If the Digital Music Player is not functioning properly, you can reboot by pressing for 3 to 5 seconds.

MUSIC Mode

Before buying DRM (Digital Rights Management) protected music online, please be advised that the MP650 only supports WMA-DRM10 file protection.

Playing MP3, WMA, or WMA-DRM10 Music

1.Press and hold the button to power ON the Digital Music Player. The Main Menu will appear.

If the Digital Music Player is already on, press the button to enter the Main Menu.

2.Use the and buttons to select the “MP3” icon and press to confirm. The player will automatically find available music files.

3.Select the song you want to listen to with the and buttons or use the File Navigator.

If Digital Music Player cannot find any MP3, WMA, or DRM10 files, a “No Music Files” message will appear.

WAV files can only be played in the Record mode.

4.Press the button to play the music file.

MP650 supports Mpeg I Layer 3 and WMA files compressed at between 32Kbps – 320Kbps.

File Navigator

The File Navigator is a fast and convenient way of moving between tracks, files and folders.

1.In the MUSIC mode, press and hold the button, then highlight File Navigator and press .

2.A list of files or folders will appear. Use the and buttons to move up and down the list.

3.Press or to play the highlighted song or to enter the selected folder.

4.Press or select the icon and press to move up one folder level.

5.To exit, press and hold .

Playlists

For quick and easy playback of your favorite songs, the MP650 supports M3U, PLA, and WPL playist formats, and also includes its own user-editable playlist (My Playlist).

1.In the MUSIC mode, press and hold the button, then highlight Playlists and press .

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