User’s Guide
Table of Contents Safety Instructions .............................................................................................5 Chapter 1. Introduction.....................................................................................6 How to Use This Guide.......................................................................................................... 8 Unpack...................................................................................................................................
Chapter 4. Basic Usage ....................................................................................23 Power On and Off ................................................................................................................ 23 Editing Sound Tracks (Files) ................................................................................................ 24 Music Playback....................................................................................................................
Delete a Recorded Voice File.................................................................................... 37 Delete All recorded Voice/ FM Files......................................................................... 38 Language Learning Function................................................................................................ 39 Operation Menus.................................................................................................................. 40 Other Settings...........
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.
Chapter 1. Introduction Congratulations on becoming a new user of MEGA PLAYER 516. The new MEGA PLAYER 516 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 PLAYER 516 is thoroughly tested and certified by our reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction. MEGA PLAYER 516 is a high performance portable digital audio player which comes with a Li-ion rechargeable built-in battery.
SD/ MMC Card Reader – supports SD/ MMC card, plug the card into slot to manage the files inside. The cards can also increase the memory capacity to store music and data. Language Learning – 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. USB Flash Disk – allows users to store data needed in MEGA PLAYER 516 or into the plugged SD/ MMC card.
How to Use This Guide This User’s Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to install and operate your MEGA PLAYER 516. We assume that those users whose operating system is at least Windows 98 or 98SE are familiar with their OS, and be capable to follow the step-by-step instructions to install the driver of MEGA PLAYER 516.
Unpack1 MEGA PLAYER 516 (Portable Digital Audio Player) Ear-clip Type Earphone with microphone Audio Cable USB Extension Cable 1 The accessories that come with MEGA PLAYER 516 package may be different from those shown above.
USB Connector AC Adapter* (optional) Leather Bag Driver Disk Quick Installation Guide * The Adapter should only be used on the MSI MEGA PLAYER 516! 10
Chapter 2. Getting Started Overview 9 10 11 4 12 5 13 6 7 14 8 3 2 1 1. Power On/Off Press and hold to power on or power off the MEGA PLAYER 516. Play/Pause In music playback mode, press to play or to pause the playback. In FM mode, press to select the stored favorite stations one by one. 2. Bluetooth button Press to enable Bluetooth module functions. 3. FM Press to select FM station mode.
4. MIC Built-in Microphone. 5. REC[●] Press to start or stop the FM or voice recording. 6. A->B In music playback mode, press to enable the A to B repeat function. 7. Volume Up [;+] Press it to increase volume level. 8. Volume Down [;-] Press it to decrease the volume level. 9. Earphone Jack Plug the supplied earphone here. 10. Line-in Jack Plug the supplied Audio cable here, to connect external CD player or other audio devices. 11.
OLED Display 1 2 3 4 5 13 MP3 02:35/04:58 001/024 03:56 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 16 14 15 18 17 Normal Playback Mode 1. Playback Status Indicates either MP3 music playback or WAV voice file playback. 2. Numbers of Files The first number tells the sequence of current playback file while the second one tells the total amount of playback files. 3. File Info The first timer shows the ongoing timer of the current playback file while the second one shows the total time of the file. 4.
5. Timer Tells the current time. 6. Hold (Lock) Switch Indicates when the Hold function is enabled. 7. Function Status This icon differs when device is in stop mode, playback mode, pause mode, or record mode. 8. Volume Displays the volume status. 9. A to B Repeat Indicates when A to B section repeat function is enabled. 10. Repeat Mode Indicates the repeat mode. 11. Equalizer Indicates the EQ mode settings. 12. Battery Status Indicates the Battery Status. FM Mode 13.
Li-ion Battery Recharging MEGA PLAYER 516 comes with a Li-ion rechargeable battery. The Li-ion battery is capable to work up to 12 hours for audio playback and voice recording when the battery is fully charged every time. To use the device for the very first time, remember to charge the Li-ion battery. Follow the instructions below: 1. Open the rubber cap of MEGA PLAYER 516 USB port, you will see a mini USB (B-type) port inside. 2.
Hold Switch MEGA PLAYER 516 has a Hold Switch, located on side of device for preventing accidental operation while device is recording or playing. Once the Hold Switch is slide to the lock position, all function keys will be disabled. Screen Saver MEGA PLAYER 516 has a Screen Saver program protecting the OLED screen. After idling for a set period, the Screen Saver program will run automatically, there would be notes jumping in the display like the screens below.
Chapter 3. Driver & Utility Installation Connect MEGA PLAYER 516 to Computer 1. Open the rubber cap of MEGA PLAYER 516 USB port, you will see a mini USB (B-type) port inside. 2. Plug one end of the supplied USB cable to MEGA PLAYER 516, and plug the other end to your computer. 3. Once MEGA PLAYER 516 is connected to computer, it should be detected by the operating system automatically.
Install Utilities The supplied Driver CD includes a MEGA PLAYER 516 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. MEGA PLAYER 516 provides also a tool called MP3Studio.
Using the Utilities Once the driver is installed, you will be able update a new firmware or format your MEGA PLAYER 516 with the Firmware Update utility. Firmware Updating To update the firmware, download the latest firmware from MSI website first, and follow the instructions below: 1. Place the downloaded firmware under [Program files -> MSI -> MS-5516]. 2. Connect MEGA PLAYER 516 to computer with the supplied USB cable. 3.
5. Choose the update option: select Format Data Area if you want update the new firmware and format the MEGA PLAYER 516. Or deselect it to update the new firmware without formatting MEGA PLAYER 516. Note: If you format the MEGA PLAYER 516 format, the data and files you stored inside will be erased! 6. Press Start button to start updating the firmware placed in the folder mentioned in step 1.
Formatting MEGA PLAYER 516 To format the MEGA PLAYER 516, connect it to your computer with the supplied USB cable. Then you may format your MEGA PLAYER 516 with the utility mentioned above or with the Windows format tool. Note: Using the firmware update utility to format your MEGA PLAYER 516 can ensure the format quality. Note: If you format the MEGA PLAYER 516 format, the data and files you stored inside will be erased! MP3Studio After installing the MP3Studio program, double click the MP3Studio icon.
Editing Startup Logo With the Startup Logo program, you can design personalized startup logos. The Startup Logo tool is like the Windows Paint. 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 \Logo\ folder of device, and you have more options for the startup logo.
Chapter 4. Basic Usage Power On and Off 1. Press the / button once to turn the power on. When MEGA PLAYER 516 is powered on, a power on icon as below-right and startup logo will be shown on the display. Note: If you locked the Hold Switch before powering on, you would see “LLOCKED” message display on the display, and the device will shut down automatically. 2. To power off your MEGA PLAYER 516, press and hold the / until power off.
Editing Sound Tracks (Files) 1. Press the / button to power on MEGA PLAYER 516. If there is no sound track stored, you will read a message shown as below on the screen. MP3 000/000 12:49 2. Connect MEGA PLAYER 516 to computer with the supplied USB cable. 3. Once MEGA PLAYER 516 is connected to computer, you will see the screen shown as below. The icon will move to protect the OLED. 4. Select desired files from computer with Windows Explorer, and copy them to MEGA PLAYER 516 root directory.
Music Playback Normal Playback 1. Press the / 2. During playback, press the / button to play the current selected file. button again to pause the playback. Select the Next or Previous Track (File) 1. During playback, push the Menu button down once to play next track. 2. Or, push the Menu button up once to get back to the previous track.
Fast-Forward or Rewind 1. During playback, push Menu button down and hold the position to fast-forward the current track. 2. Push Menu button up and hold the position to rewind the current track. Volume Adjustment 1. Push the ;+ / ;- button to increase / decrease the volume level. 2. You may check the display to see the Volume status.
Delete a Track (File) MEGA PLAYER 516 allows users to delete music files stored in the device when the MEGA PLAYER 516 is not connected to computer. Follow the steps below to delete music files when you need to: 1. Press the Menu button once, and push the Menu button up or down to select DELETE FILE. Press the Menu button again to enter DELETE FILE submenu. 2. Push the Menu button up or down to select DEL MUSIC, and press the Menu button again to select DEL MUSIC. MP3 02:35/04:58 001/024 3.
Delete All Tracks (Files) MEGA PLAYER 516 also allows users to delete all music files at a time by several buttons when the MEGA PLAYER 516 is not connected to computer. Follow the steps below to delete all music files: 1. Press the Menu button once, and push it up or down to select DELETE FILE. Press the Menu button again to enter DELETE FILE submenu. 2. Now, push the Menu button up or down to select DEL ALL MUSIC, and press the Menu button again to select DEL ALL MUSIC. MP3 02:35/04:58 001/024 3.
EQ Settings MEGA PLAYER 516 provides various EQ modes, such as JAZZ, ROCK, CLASSICAL, and POP, for users to choose to increase the enjoyment of listening to music, and to meet the personal needs or habit. 1. Press the Menu button once, and push it up or down to select SETTINGS. Press the Menu button again to enter SETTINGS submenu. 2. Push the Menu button up or down to select EQ. Press the Menu button to select EQ. MP3 02:35/04:58 001/024 3.
Repeat Settings MEGA PLAYER 516 allows users to select a desired playback setting between NORMAL, REPEAT ONE, REPEAT ALL, SHUFFLE, and SHUFFLE REP to meet the personal needs or habit. 1. Press the Menu button once, and push the Menu button up or down to enter SETTINGS. 2. Press the Menu button again, and push the Menu button up or down to select REPEAT. MP3 02:35/04:58 001/024 3.
FM Radio Mode When FM Radio Mode is selected for the very first time, MEGA PLAYER 516 will auto-search and store the ten stations searched as the preset favorite stations. Switch to FM Radio 1. Press the FM button for about one second to select FM Mode. And you will read the radio frequency shown on the screen. 001/024 03:56 Select FM Station 1. Once the FM Radio Mode is selected, use the Menu button by pushing it up or down to go to the desired station. 2.
Store a Favorite Station With this favorite station memory function, you will be able to store ten favorite stations named from P01 to P10 into the memory of MEGA PLAYER 516. Follow the steps below to store favorite stations: 1. To store a favorite station, select a desired frequency by Menu button first. 001/024 2. 03:56 001/024 03:56 Press the Menu button once, and you should see the message SAVE TO P01 appears on the display. 3.
Select the Stored Favorite Station 1. Press the / or A-B button to select stored favorite station. 001/024 03:56 Record Radio Broadcast 1. Select a desired station frequency. 001/024 03:56 2. Press the REC[y] button once. 3. Once the REC[y] button is pressed, the selected station frequency will start to be recorded. On the display, users should see that a recording FM voice file is generated and placed under the folder named [ \FM\ ]. The recording file name sequence starts from [F001.
REC 4. 00:12:32 To stop recording, press the REC[y] button again or the Menu button. Note: The maximum length of the recording depends on how much available memory space is left while recording. Note: The maximum files can be stored in FM category is 63. Play a Recorded FM Voice File 1. To play a recorded FM voice file, first you must make sure that you are in the Playback mode. Press the Menu button once, and then push the Menu button up or down to select VOICE. MP3 02:35/04:58 001/024 2.
MP3 02:35/04:58 001/024 3. MP3 02:35/04:58 03:56 001/024 03:56 All of the recorded files will be displayed by sequence. Push the Menu button up or down to select Y to delete the file shown on the display, or select N to skip to next file, or select EXIT to leave. 001/024 03:56 Delete All FM/ Voice Files 1. Press the Menu button, and push it up or down to select DELETE FILE. 2. Press the Menu button to enter DELETE FILE submenu.
Switch between FM and Playback mode Switch to FM mode Except in the Delete File Menu, you can press FM button for one second and go to the FM mode. Switch from FM mode to previous mode Press FM button once to leave FM mode. Voice Recording MEGA PLAYER 516 also works as a synchronizing recorder. You can use it to record your own voice, an interview or a speech, and so on. Voice Recording 1. 2. Besides in FM mode, press REC[y] button to start voice recording.
Play a Recorded Voice File 1. To play a recorded voice file, press the Menu button once, and then push the Menu button up or down to select VOICE. 2. Press the Menu button again, and use the Menu button to select a desired recorded voice file by pushing the Menu button up or down. WAV 00:38/03:19 MP3 02:35/04:58 001/024 3. 03:56 003/005 Once the desired voice file is selected, press the / 03:57 button to start playing the file. Note: all the recorded voice files will be displayed by sequence.
001/024 03:56 Note: you can easily use Windows Explorer to manage/ delete recorded files. Delete All recorded Voice/ FM Files 1. To delete a recorded voice/ FM file, press the Menu button once, and push the Menu button up or down to select DELETE FILE. 2. Press Menu button again to enter DELETE FILE. Push Menu button up or down to select DEL ALL VOICE, and press Menu button again. MP3 02:35/04:58 001/024 3.
Language Learning Function MEGA PLAYER 516 enables users to listen to a particular section playback repeatedly during music or voice playback. With this function, users will be able to pay attention to the repeated section. 1. During music playback, find the starting point of the repeating playback to set, and press A-B button. You will see the A- appears. MP3 02:35/04:58 001/024 2. 03:56 Find the terminal point of the repeating playback to set, and press A-B button again.
Operation Menus MEGA PLAYER 516 provides a 5-way Menu button which lets you switch between Music Playback, FM Radio or Recording mode, EQ setting or any other setting. Operation Menus MUSIC File names VOICE File names SETTINGS EQ NORMAL/ ROCK/ JAZZ/ CLASSICAL/ POP REPEAT NORMAL/ REPEAT ONE/ REPEAT ALL/ SHUFFLE/ SHUFFLE REP POWER OFF DISABLE/ 1 MIN/ 2 MINS/ 5 MINS/10 MINS RECORD RATE STANDARD/BETTER/BEST LANGUAGE Supports up to more than 10 languages (may vary from country to country).
1. Press the Menu button once, and push the Menu button up or down to select the desired function. 2. Select MUSIC and press the Menu button to enter music playback mode. MP3 02:50/04:58 MP3 02:35/04:58 001/024 3. 03:56 03:57 Select VOICE and press the Menu button to enter voice playback mode. WAV 00:38/03:19 MP3 02:35/04:58 001/024 4. 001/024 03:56 003/005 03:57 Select SETTINGS and press the Menu button to enter Setting mode.
6. Select ABOUT to read the MEGA PLAYER 516 information, including the firmware version, total memory (SD/MMC card + memory), and free memory (SD/MMC card + memory). MP3 02:35/04:58 001/024 7. 03:56 001/024 25+107MB 03:56 Select EXIT to return to Music Playback mode. MP3 02:35/04:58 001/024 03:56 Other Settings Power Off User can set a timer under Power Off setting to turn off the MEGA PLAYER 516 automatically when MEGA PLAYER 516 is not playing or recording for a certain time. 1.
3. Push the Menu button up or down to select a timer to turn off the MEGA PLAYER 516 when it is idle for a certain period. If DISABLE is selected, MEGA PLAYER 516 will always stay on until you turn it off. MP3 02:35/04:58 001/024 4. MP3 02:35/04:58 03:56 001/024 03:56 When a selection is decided, press the Menu button again to confirm the selection, and the screen will go back to its previous status. Record Rate Under the Record Rate setting, you are able to set the record rate.
Language You are able to select the language of the MEGA PLAYER 516 interface. 1. Press Menu button once, and push it up or down to select SETTINGS. 2. Press the Menu button again, push it up or down to select LANGUAGE. MP3 02:35/04:58 001/024 3. MP3 02:35/04:58 03:56 001/024 03:56 Now push the Menu button up or down to select a desired language of the interface.
001/024 4. 03:56 Once the desired graphic appears on the screen, press the Menu button to confirm selection, the screen will go back to its previous status. Note: connect MEGA PLAYER 516 to the computer, you may find Startup Logo files (.mlg) under Logo folder. If you deleted all those files, you will not be able to change STARTUP LOGO. The default MSI logo will be shown on the screen when you power on the MEGA PLAYER 516.
Screen Saver Under this Screen Saver setting, you are able to set the period you want to turn on the screen saver. 1. Press the Menu button, and push the Menu button up or down to select SETTINGS. 2. Press the Menu button again, and push the Menu button up or down to select Screen Saver. MP3 02:35/04:58 MP3 02:35/04:58 001/024 3. 03:56 001/024 03:56 Press the Menu button again, select the options of time to run screen saver between: 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, and 5 minutes.
Chapter 5. Advanced Usage Bluetooth Functions The MEGA PLAYER 516 is a revolutionary product. It includes a Bluetooth module to enable the Bluetooth function. The Bluetooth function can be utilized with your Bluetooth cellular phone after pairing up. Press and hold the Bluetooth button, the function will rotate in the modes between: Voice call, Pairing Mode, Return to Music, and Bluetooth Off. Release the button to execute the function showing on the display.
Pairing mode Pairing mode is the first step to do before operating the Bluetooth function of the MEGA PLAYER 516. You can connect the MEGA PLAYER 516 to a Bluetooth phone supporting the Headset or the Handsfree profile. Pair the MEGA PLAYER 516 with the phone by adding it into a list of paired devices in the phone. Follow the steps below: 1. Press the / 2. Make sure the MEGA PLAYER 516 is within 10m of the phone. 3.
Voice Call Pair up first the MEGA PLAYER 516 and your Bluetooth cellular phone. If there are some phone numbers attached with voice tag in Bluetooth cellular phone, you can do Voice Dialing by MEGA PLAYER 516. Follow the steps below: 1. Make sure that your MEGA PLAYER 516 and Bluetooth phone are connected and within range of each other (about 10m outdoor, 5m indoor). Prepare your Bluetooth phone according to the phone’s user documentation on pairing. 2.
Answer a Call Once you pair up the MEGA PLAYER 516 to your Bluetooth phone and get them connected, you are allowed to answer an incoming call with the MEGA PLAYER 516 without holding your Bluetooth cellular phone. Follow the steps below: 1. No matter which mode you are in, if there is an incoming call, the MEGA PLAYER 516 will switch the status into Bluetooth mode (the playing or recording action will be paused). 2.
Record the Dialog Whether you are making or answering a phone call, you are able to have the dialog record into WAV file. 1. While making a phone call, press the REC[y] button to start recording the current phone conversation. The files will be named from [P001. WAV], [P002. WAV], and so forth, and be stored in the [\PHONE\] directory. REC 2. 00:02:32 Press the REC[y] or the Menu button to end the conversation recording.
Return to Music To quit Bluetooth menu and return to music playback mode, you can use this function. Press and hold the Bluetooth button, release when Return to Music text appears on the screen. Then you can continue to operate the playback or record function. MP3 000/000 03:10 Bluetooth off By this option, you can turn off the Bluetooth mode, which will cost less battery consumption. Press and hold the Bluetooth button, release when Bluetooth off text appears on the screen.
LED Light of Bluetooth Button Under the Bluetooth button, the LED light flashes and will tell the different modes of the device. You can read the different colors and rates of the LED light to understand which mode your device is in: z Flashes slowly in blue – this means your MEGA PLAYER 516 is in normal use. z Flashes quickly in orange –this means MEGA PLAYER 516 is in the Pairing Mode. z Flashes quickly in blue –this means MEGA PLAYER 516 is linked with other Bluetooth device or a phone is making.
2. Switch to FM mode by pressing the FM button for one second. 3. Plug one end of the supplied audio cable to the Audio-out jack of external audio device, and one end to the MEGA PLAYER 516. 4. Play the external audio device, then you can hear the audio. 5. If you want to record the audio signal, press the REC[y] button once. 6. After the REC[y] button is pressed, the audio signal from the external audio device will start to be recorded.
SD/ MMC Card Slot At the side of MEGA PLAYER 516, there is an SD/ MMC slot. You can insert your Secure Digital Card and MultiMedia Card into the slot to increase the functions and memory capacity of your MEGA PLAYER 516. button to turn it off, if it is power on. 1. Press the / 2. Insert your SD card or MMC card into the slot in the correct alignment. 3. Turn on MEGA PLAYER 516. The MP3/ WAV format files included in card will automatically be added to the device playlist.
Reset Button* The MEGA PLAYER 516 provides a Reset Button on the back side of device. Please note that you only need to use this button if the device does not response for several minutes. The button is like a power down button of the device. You can turn off the device by using a reset tip, such as a straightened paper clip with diameter of 1.2mm. Once you press the reset button, the adjustments you made during last operation will be gone. *NOTE: THIS IS AN ADVANCED OPERATION.
Appendix A. Specifications MEGA PLAYER 516 Multi-Functional Drive Dimension 54 (W) x 86(D) x 11.5 (H) mm Weight 55g (with battery) Operating Temperature 0 °C ~ 45°C Storage Temperature -20°C ~ +70 °C Operating Humidity 20% ~ 80% Audio Spec Output : 16 Ohm HP. ~ 1mW SNR: ~93dB USB Flash Disk 1. Meets USB specification revision 1.1 2. Supports OS: Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP Home/ Pro, MAC OS 9 or above. (Windows 98SE needs driver installation.
Bluetooth Specification General Hardware Interface I2C Bluetooth Spec. Ver. 1.1 Compliance Operating Voltage 3.3V Operating Range Up to 20M for open space Regulatory Approval BQB (Bluetooth Qualified) Temperature Storage temperature: -40°C ~ +105°C Operating temperature: -40°C ~ +105°C Radio Spread Spectrum Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) Compliant with FCC part 15 Frequency Range 2.4 – 2.4835 GHz (2.
