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T.sonic 840
User Manual
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T.sonic
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840
User’s Manual
Table of Contents
Package Contents ..................................................................................................................5
Features ..................................................................................................................................6
System Requirements............................................................................................................6
Backing Up Data.....................................................................................................................7
Caution: Risk of Deafness.....................................................................................................7
Reminders...............................................................................................................................7
Charging the Battery............................................................................................................10
Power ON..............................................................................................................................10
Power OFF ............................................................................................................................11
Play a Track ..........................................................................................................................11
Pause a Track.......................................................................................................................11
Next Track.............................................................................................................................11
Previous Track......................................................................................................................11
Fast Forward.........................................................................................................................11
Fast Rewind..........................................................................................................................11
Increase Volume...................................................................................................................11
Decrease Volume .................................................................................................................11
Main Menu.............................................................................................................................11
File Navigation......................................................................................................................12
Make an Audio Recording ...................................................................................................12
Repeat/Shuffle Functions....................................................................................................12
A-B Repeat: Repeat a Section of a Track...........................................................................12
Lock.......................................................................................................................................12
Reset the T.sonic™ 840.........................................................................................................12
Play MP3, WMA and WMA-DRM10 (Subscription) Music..................................................13
File Navigator Mode .............................................................................................................14
Delete a file in the MUSIC Mode..........................................................................................15
Listen to the Radio...............................................................................................................16
Selecting a Radio Station ....................................................................................................16
Increase/Decrease the Volume............................................................................................17
Saving a Radio Station.........................................................................................................17
Recall a Saved Station.........................................................................................................17
Record a Radio Station........................................................................................................18
Record Sound.......................................................................................................................20
Record using the Built-In Microphone................................................................................20
File Navigator Mode .............................................................................................................21
Delete a file in the RECORD Mode......................................................................................22
Play MTV Video files on your T.sonic™ 840........................................................................24
File Navigator Mode .............................................................................................................24
Delete a file in the VIDEO Mode ..........................................................................................25
File Navigator Mode .............................................................................................................27
Delete a file in the PHOTO Mode.........................................................................................28
File Navigator Mode .............................................................................................................30
Delete a file in the E-book Mode .........................................................................................31
Enter the Settings Menu ......................................................................................................33
Equalizer (EQ) Mode.............................................................................................................33
User EQ Customization........................................................................................................34
Repeat Mode.........................................................................................................................35
Play Speed............................................................................................................................35
Record Quality......................................................................................................................36
VAD (Voice Activation Detection) .......................................................................................37
Sleep ......................................................................................................................................38
Screen Saver.........................................................................................................................39
Slide Show Time...................................................................................................................40
Sync. Lyrics..........................................................................................................................41
Date/Time Setting.................................................................................................................41
Time Zone .............................................................................................................................42
Daylight.................................................................................................................................43
Language ..............................................................................................................................44
FM Reset ...............................................................................................................................45
Media Transfer Modes..........................................................................................................45
MTP Media Transfer Mode...................................................................................................45
USB Media Transfer Mode...................................................................................................46
About.....................................................................................................................................47
Driver Installation for Windows® Me, 2000, XP and Vista ................................................. 48
Driver Installation for Mac™ OS 10.0, or Later....................................................................48
Driver Installation for Linux™ Kernel 2.4, or Later.............................................................48
T.sonic™ Software................................................................................ 54
Software System Requirements..........................................................................................54
Installing the T.sonic™ Software ......................................................................................... 54
T.sonic™ Utility Software..................................................................... 61
Installing the T.sonic Utility Program.................................................................................61
PC-Lock Function for Windows® Me, 2000, XP and Vista .................................................63
Lock Your Computer............................................................................................................65
Unlock Your Computer ........................................................................................................65
Enable the Security Function in Windows® Me, 2000, XP and Vista ................................66
Changing your Password....................................................................................................67
Forgotten your Password....................................................................................................68
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Transcend’s T.sonic™ 840. The T.sonic™ 840 is an advanced Flash MP3 Player that can play Music, Video and Photos. The T.sonic
sounding MP3 player with a USB Flash Drive and includes many extra features as standard such as, an
FM Radio, Advanced Digital Voice Recorder, Karaoke-type Lyrics display, A-B repeat functions and
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variable Track Playback speeds. Your T.sonic
840 can also be used to read E-books and it supports
Hi-speed USB 2.0 for faster uploading and downloading of files to and from a computer. Using the A-B
repeat and variable Track Playback speed features allows you to continuously replay a designated
section of a track at slower/faster speeds; this makes the T.sonic
addition, you can record memos to yourself or from others using the advanced digital voice recorder to
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your T.sonic
840. The stylish T.sonic™ 840 from Transcend will change the way you think about your
multimedia content forever.
Package Contents
The T.sonic™ 840 package includes the following items:
z T.sonic
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840
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840 combines all the advantages of a great
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840 an ideal language-learning tool. In
Introduction Introduction
z Earphones
z Software CD
z Mini USB to USB A-Type cable
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Quick Instruction Guide
Features
z 1.8-inch (176 x 220 pixel) Super Color LCD Display for Playing Videos and Photos
z Plays Music, Video (.mtv) and Photos (.jpg, .bmp)
z MP3 Player supports MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM10 (subscription music) and WAV music formats
z FM Radio (FM Radio recording and the ability to preset 20 FM radio stations)
z Advanced Digital Voice Recorder
z Ability to read E-books (.txt)
z Karaoke-type lyrics display
z VAD (Voice Activation Detection), Very High quality Gapless Audio Recordings
z A-B repeat function allows you to continuously replay a designated section of a track
z Variable Track Playback speeds
z Supports 13 user languages including song/artist name display
z USB Flash Drive capabilities for data transfer and storage
z Included Software can be used to Lock your computer and setup Passwords for your files
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z 7 Equalizer effects, including a customizable USER EQ setting
z Powered using a rechargeable Li-ion battery (fully charged battery supports over 15 hours of
continuous music operation)
z Hi-Speed Mini USB 2.0 port for easy computer connectivity and fast file transfers
z Real Time Clock (RTC) displays local and world times
z Sleep Mode, preset the player to Auto-Power OFF after 15, 30, or 60 minutes
z Automatic screen saver runs if the unit is idle for more than a few seconds, this acts as a battery
saving measure
System Requirements
Desktop or notebook computer with a working USB port.
One of the following Operating Systems (OS):
z Windows
z Windows
z Windows
z Windows
z Mac
z Linux
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Me
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2000
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XP
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Vista
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OS 10.0, or later
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Kernel 2.4, or later
Safety Precautions
These usage and safety guidelines are IMPORTANT! Please follow them carefully.
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Your T.sonic Please ensure that you connect the cable ends to the ports correctly.
General Use
z Carefully unpack the contents of the T.sonic z Do not allow your T.sonic
z Do not use a damp/wet cloth to wipe or clean the exterior case.
z Do not use or store your T.sonic
Backing Up Data
z Transcend does NOT take any responsibility for data loss, or damage during operation. If you
decide to store data on your T.sonic
computer, or other storage medium.
z To ensure Hi-Speed USB 2.0 data transfer rates when using the T.sonic
computer has the relevant USB drivers installed. If you are unsure on how to check this, please
consult the computer, or motherboard User’s Manual for USB driver information.
840 is connected to a computer using a Mini USB to USB A-Type cable.
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package.
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to become damp or wet from water or any other liquids.
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in any of the listed environments:
o Direct sunlight
o Next to an air conditioner, electric heater or other heat sources
o In a closed car that is in direct sunlight
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we strongly advise that you regularly backup the data to a
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840, please check the
Safety Precautions
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. 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 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.
3. Your MP3 player is limited to a volume level of 100 decibels.
4. Both the MP3 player and its accompanying earphones are compliant with the French regulation
concerning musical Walkmans (24
th
July 1998 Order).
5. Before using other earphones, confirm that their technical specifications are compatible with the
original set.
Reminders
1. Make sure the LOCK switch is set to “OFF” before trying to Power ON the unit.
2. Never use the “Quick Format,” or “Full Format” in Windows
3. Follow the procedures in the “Disconnecting from a Computer” section to remove your T.sonic 840 from a computer.
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to format your T.sonic™ 840.
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4. We suggest you update your device's firmware before starting to use it for the first time.
Product Overview
Player Controls
Microphone
A B
Earphones Jack
Neck Strap Hole
C
Menu Switch
D E F
G
Hi-Speed Mini USB 2.0 Port
H
I
J
K
L
M
Menu (In)
Next / Fast Forward (Down)
Previous / Fast Rewind (Up)
LOCK Switch
Volume Up Button
Volume Down Button
A-B Repeat / Rec Button
Reset Switch
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1.8” Super Color LCD Display
O
PLAY / PAUSE / POWER ON-OFF Button
Color LCD Display
Player Controls
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9
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Figure 1. Color LCD Display
ICON INDICATION Sleep Mode Lock Battery Scrollbar Album/Artist Tr ack Info Player Status Volume
A-B Repeat
EQ Mode
Indicates the Player is setup to auto Power OFF
Indicates when the Lock switch is enabled
Indicates the Battery power level
Indicates the file length
Indicates the Song title and Album and/or Artist name
Indicates the Track number and Playtime length
Indicates the Play, Pause, Fast Forward, Fast Rewind and Record status
Indicates the volume level
Indicates the A-B Repeat/Repeat/Shuffle modes: Normal, Repeat One, Repeat All, Shuffle and Normal/Repeat/Shuffle in a Folder
Indicates the Equalizer (EQ) mode: Normal, POP, Rock, Classical, Jazz,
Bass and USER EQ
11 12 13
Play Speed Time & Date REC settings
Indicates the Playback speed
Real Time Clock (RTC) displays times & Date
Indicates the Recording Quality and VAD
Basic Operation
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Before using the T.sonic at least 12 hours by plugging it into a computer using the Mini USB to USB A-Type cable.
Charging the Battery
Plug the small end of the Mini USB to USB A-Type cable into the Mini USB connector on the T.sonic™ 840
and plug the large end of the cable into an available USB port on your desktop, or notebook computer.
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The T.sonic
840’s internal Li-ion battery will begin charging.
840 for the first time you need to charge the internal battery for
Player Controls
Figure 2. Connecting to a Computer
Power ON
Press and Hold the “PLAY / P AUSE / POWER ON-OFF” button to Power ON the T.sonic™ 840.
An animated logo will appear on the Color LCD Display. After the startup screen disappears the player will
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revert to the default MUSIC Mode screen, you can now begin to use the T.sonic
It takes a few seconds to Power ON the unit. When powering on the unit, if the LOCK icon
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the T.sonic the T.sonic
840’s “LOCK” switch is on. You must switch off the “LOCK” before you can Power ON
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840.
appears on the Color LCD Display, this means that
840.
Power OFF
z Press and Hold the “PLAY / PAUSE / POWER ON-OFF” button to Power OFF the
T.sonic™ 840.
It takes a few seconds to Power OFF the unit. The Color LCD screen will display the Power OFF status.
Play a Track
z Press the “PLAY / PAUSE / POWER ON-OFF” button to play a selected Music, Video,
Photo, E-book, or Recorded file.
Pause a Track
z Press the “PLAY / PAUSE / POWER ON-OFF” button to pause a track during playback.
Next Track
z Push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) to skip to the Next track.
Player Controls Player Controls
Previous Track
z Push the “Menu Switch” up (Previous) to return to the Previous track.
Fast Forward
z Push and Hold the “Menu Switch” down (Next) to Fast Forward a track.
Fast Rewind
z Push and Hold the “Menu Switch” up (Previous) to Fast Rewind a track.
Increase Volume
z Press once, or Press and Hold the “Volume Up” button “+ “until you reach the desired volume level.
Decrease Volume
z Press once, or Press and Hold the “Volume Down” button “- “ until you reach the desired volume
level.
Main Menu
z Press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) in any Mode to enter the Main Menu. The Main
Menu gives you access to the MUSIC, RADIO, RECORD, VIDEO, PHOTO, E-book and SETTINGS
Modes.
File Navigation
z Press and Hold the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) in the MUSIC, RECORD, VIDEO, PHOTO,
or E-book Mode to enter the File Navigator for that mode.
Make an Audio Recording
z Press and Hold the “A-B Repeat / Rec” button for more than 2 seconds in any mode except
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the RADIO Mode will activate the T.sonic
z Press and Hold the “A-B Repeat / Rec” button for more than 2 seconds during a recording to
stop the recording.
z Recorded audio files are saved in the RECORD Mode.
840’s built-in microphone and begin recording.
Repeat/Shuffle Functions
Normal, Repeat One, Repeat All, or Shuffle a track and Normal/Repeat/Shuffle tracks in a Folder, Please see the “REPEAT Mode” in the Settings section for detailed instructions.
A-B Repeat: Repeat a Section of a Track
Player Controls
z In the MUSIC, or RECORD Modes’, press the “A-B Repeat / Rec” button once to mark the
beginning of the track you wish to repeat.
z Press the “A-B Repeat / Rec” button again to mark the end of the section of the track you wish
to repeat.
z The marked section of the track is played as a continuous loop when playing an MP3, WMA,
WMA-DRM10, or WAV track.
z Press the “A-B Repeat / Rec” button for a third time to stop the track repeating.
Lock
When the “LOCK” switch is set to the “ON” position, all of the T.sonic™ 840’s buttons are
disabled.
Reset the T.sonic™ 840
You can Reset the unit by pressing the “Reset” button for 3 to 5 seconds.
MUSIC Mode
If you want to buy DRM (Digital Rights Management) music online please be advised that the T.sonic
Transfer Mode to transfer the files to the player.
Play MP3, WMA and WMA-DRM10 (Subscription) Music
1. Press and Hold the “PLAY / PAUSE / POWER ON-OFF” button to Power ON the unit. The
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840 only supports WMA-DRM10 music files and you must use the MTP Music
default screen is the MUSIC Mode screen.
You can also enter the MUSIC Mode by pressing the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) to enter
the Main Menu, then push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) you reach the “MUSIC” icon. Press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) to enter the MUSIC
Mode.
or up (Previous) until
MUSIC Functions
2. If no MP3, WMA, or WMA-DRM10 files exist, a “**No Files**” message will be displayed on the Color
LCD screen.
3. Push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) to select a desired MP3/WMA,
or WMA-DRM10 file.
MUSIC Functions
4. Press the “PLAY / PAUSE / POWER ON-OFF” button
WMA-DRM10 music file.
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T.sonic
320Kbps.
840 only supports Mpeg I Layer 3 and WMA files compressed at a rate between 32Kbps –
to play the MP3/WMA, or
File Navigator Mode
The File Navigator is a fast and convenient way of moving between tracks, files and folders.
1. Press and Hold the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU)
to enter the Navigator.
2. Push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) to select a folder.
3. Press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) (Next) or up (Previous) to select a file and press the “PLAY / PAUSE / POWER ON-OFF” button
4. Pushing the “Menu Switch” up (Previous)
one folder level.
5. Repeating the previous operation will take you back to the root directory [/Root.DIR/] (top folder
level).
to play a selected music file.
to enter a folder, push the “Menu Switch” down
and selecting the top entry will move you up
6. Pushing the “Menu Switch” up (Previous) and selecting the top entry in the root directory [/Root.DIR/] (top folder level) will quit the Navigator.
Delete a file in the MUSIC Mode
1. In the MUSIC Mode, Press and Hold the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) to enter the Navigator.
2. Push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) to select a folder.
MUSIC Functions
3. Press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) (Next)
4. Press the “A-B Repeat / Rec” button
5. Push the “Menu Switch” down (Next)
Delete the file and press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) to the NAVIGATOR Mode.
or up (Previous) to select a file.
to open the Delete a file options.
to enter a folder, push the “Menu Switch” down
or up (Previous) to select YES, or NO to
to confirm the selection and return
RADIO Mode
Listen to the Radio
1. The Earphones must be plugged in to listen to the Radio.
2. Press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU)
3. Push the “Menu Switch” down (Next)
icon. Press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU)
to enter the Main Menu.
or up (Previous) until you reach the “RADIO”
to enter the RADIO Mode.
4. The FM Radio Frequency will be displayed on the Color LCD screen.
RADIO Functions
For your convenience the first time you use the Radio, all the FM channels will be automatically
scanned and the first 20 channels with a strong signal will be preset. This feature also works if you
activate the “FM Reset” in the SETTINGS menu.
Selecting a Radio Station
You can manually search for a Radio station in the RADIO Mode.
1. Push the “Menu Switch” down (Next)
0.1 MHz each time until you reach the desired station. Alternatively, you can Push and Hold the
“Menu Switch” down (Next)
available channel.
or up (Previous) to quickly auto-scan for the next
or up (Previous) to adjust the FM frequency by
Increase/Decrease the Volume
1. Press once, or Press and Hold the “Volume Up” button “+”, or “Volume Down” button “-” until you
reach the desired volume level.
Saving a Radio Station
You can save your 20 favorite Radio stations from CH 01 to CH 20 in the T.sonic™ 840’s memory.
1. Select the Radio station (FM frequency) that you wish to save.
2. Press the “A-B Repeat / Rec” button
to enter the Preset FM Channel.
RADIO Functions
3. Push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) to select a channel number and press the “A-B Repeat / Rec” button to save the selected station to it.
Recall a Saved Station
1. In the RADIO Mode press the “A-B Repeat / Rec” button to enter the Preset FM Channel.
2. Push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) to select the channel number
of the Radio station to which you want to listen and press the “PLAY / PAUSE / POWER ON-OFF”
button
3. The screen will return to the RADIO Mode displaying the saved FM frequency.
then the Radio station that has been saved to this channel will begin to play.
Record a Radio Station
1. Select the Radio station (FM frequency) that you wish to record.
2. Press and Hold the “A-B Repeat / Rec” button
station.
3. A recording FM Radio file is generated and will appear on the screen; this file is saved in the RECORD Mode in the [/FMIN.DIR/] folder.
for more than 2 seconds to begin recording the
RADIO Functions
4. Files Recorded from the FM Radio are named in the order [Month/DayF001.WAV], then [Month/DayF002.WAV], and so forth.
5. Pressing the “PLAY / PAUSE / POWER ON-OFF” button
recording, pressing the “PLAY / PAUSE / POWER ON-OFF” button
recording.
6. Press and Hold the “A-B Repeat / Rec” button stop the recording and the screen will return to the RADIO Mode.
for more than 2 seconds during a recording to
during a recording will Pause the
again will resume the
7. Radio Recordings are saved in the RECORD Mode in the [/FMIN.DIR/] folder, Recorded Radio files are saved in the order [Month/DayF001.WAV], then [Month/DayF002.WAV], and so forth. Recorded Radio files can be accessed using the File Navigator.
Sample rate Channels 2GB 4GB
Record Sound
Low (8KHz) 2 (stereo) 64 hrs 128 hrs
Med (16KHz) 2 (stereo) 32 hrs 64 hrs
High (32KHz) 2 (stereo) 16 hrs 32 hrs
If not enough memory space is available, or the battery power is too low, the T.sonic™ 840 cannot
support the maximum recording capacity as outlined in the above table.
RADIO Functions RADIO Functions
RECORD Mode
Record Sound
The T.sonic™ 840 has advanced recording features and is capable of recording audio from 2 different sources: FM Radio or Built-In Microphone. Both are capable of making very high quality Audio
Recordings.
The FM Radio recording feature has been covered in the previous section “Record a Radio Station.”
Record using the Built-In Microphone
1. Pressing and Holding the “A-B Repeat / Rec” button for more than 2 seconds in any mode
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except the RADIO Mode will begin an audio recording using the T.sonic
2. A Recording file is generated and will appear on the screen; this file is saved in the RECORD Mode in
840’s Built-in Microphone.
the [/MICIN.DIR/] folder.
3. Files Recorded using the Built-in Microphone are named in the order [Month/DayM001.WAV], then [Month/DayM002.WAV] and so forth.
4. Pressing the “PLAY / PAUSE / POWER ON-OFF” button
recording, pressing the “PLAY / PAUSE / POWER ON-OFF” button
recording.
during a recording will Pause the
again will resume the
RECORD Functions RECORD Functions
5. Press the “A-B Repeat / Rec” button recording and the screen will return to the RECORD Mode.
6. Recorded audio files can be accessed in the RECORD Mode, or by using the File Navigator.
Sample rate Channels 2GB 4GB
Record Sound
If not enough memory space is available, or the battery power is too low, the T.sonic™ 840 cannot
support the maximum recording capacity as outlined in the above table.
The closer you move the T.sonic
Low (8KHz) 1 (mono) 128 hrs 256 hrs
Med (16KHz) 1 (mono) 64 hrs 128 hrs
High (32KHz) 1 (mono) 32 hrs 64 hrs
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840’s Microphone to the source of the sound the higher the quality
for more than 2 seconds during a recording to stop the
of the recording.
Play a Recorded Sound File
1. Press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) to enter the Main Menu.
2. Push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) Repeat / Rec” icon. Press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU)
or up (Previous) until you reach the “A-B
to enter the RECORD Mode.
3. Push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) to select a desired [Month/DayF00x.WAV], or [Month/DayM00x.WAV] file.
4. Press the “PLAY / PAUSE / POWER ON-OFF” button
to play the recorded file.
RECORD Functions
File Navigator Mode
The File Navigator is a fast and convenient way of moving between tracks, files and folders.
1. In RECORD Mode, Press and Hold the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU)
to enter the Navigator.
2. Navigator starts at the location of the file you just played. Push the “Menu Switch” down (Next)
or up (Previous) to select a folder or push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) to select a [Month/DayM00x.WAV] or [Month/DayF00x.WAV] file and press the “PLAY / PAUSE / POWER ON-OFF” button
3. Pushing the “Menu Switch” up (Previous)
one folder level.
4. Repeating the previous operation will take you back to the root directory [/Root.DIR/] (top folder level). Push the “Menu Switch” down (Next)
[/FMIN.DIR/] folder at the root directory [/Root.DIR/] (top folder level).
5. Pushing the “Menu Switch” up (Previous) directory [/Root.DIR/] (top folder level) will quit the Navigator.
and selecting the top entry will move you up
or up (Previous) to select the [/MICIN.DIR/] or
to play the file.
and selecting the top entry in the root
Delete a file in the RECORD Mode
1. Press and Hold the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) to enter the Navigator.
RECORD Functions
2. Push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) to select a folder.
3. Press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU)
(Next) to enter the DELETE FILE Mode.
or up (Previous) to select a file and press the “A-B Repeat / Rec” button
to enter a folder, push the “Menu Switch” down
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