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Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................1 Package Contents..............................................................................................................................1 Features.............................................................................................................................................2 System Requirements.........................................
A-B Repeat: Repeat a Section of a Track..........................................................................................9 Lock ...................................................................................................................................................9 Reset the T.sonic™ 630......................................................................................................................9 MUSIC Mode .........................................................................
REC Environment ............................................................................................................................33 REC Input Device ............................................................................................................................33 VAD (Voice Activation Detection) ....................................................................................................35 Preset REC ..............................................................................
Thank you for purchasing Transcend’s T.sonic™ 630. A new generation of Flash MP3 Player that combines all the advantages of a great sounding MP3 player with a USB Flash Drive and includes many extra features as standard such as, an FM Radio, Advanced Digital Voice Recorder, Direct Line-In recording, Karaoke-type Lyrics display, A-B repeat functions and variable Track Playback speeds. Your T.sonic™ 630 supports Hi-speed USB 2.
Introduction z Quick Instruction Guide Features z MP3 Player that 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: specify an individual (memo), or group (meeting) environment z One-Touch Recording: even when Powered OFF, press and hold the REC button to start the Built-in Microphone Recording z Karaoke-type lyrics display z Direct Line-In recording from a CD
Desktop or notebook computer with a working USB port. One of following Operating Systems (OS): z Windows® Me z Windows® 2000 z Windows® XP z Mac™ OS 10.0, or later z Linux™ Kernel 2.
Safety Precautions Your T.sonic™ 630 is connected to a computer using a Mini USB to USB A-Type cable. Please ensure that you connect the cable ends to the ports correctly. General Use z Carefully unpack the contents of the T.sonic™ package. z Do not allow your T.sonic™ to become damp or wet from water or any other liquids. z Do not use a damp/wet cloth to wipe or clean the exterior case. z Do not use or store your T.
Player Controls Product Overview Figure 1. T.sonic 630 A Reset Switch B A-B Repeat/Rec Button C Menu Button D LOCK Switch E Hi-Speed Mini USB 2.
Player Controls OLED Display Figure 2.
Basic Operation Before using the T.sonic™ 630 for the first time you need to charge the internal battery for at least 12 hours by plugging it into a computer using the Mini USB to USB A-Type cable. Plug the small end of the Mini USB to USB A-Type cable into the Mini USB connector on the T.sonic™ 630 and plug the large end of the cable into an available USB port on your desktop, or notebook computer. The T.sonic™ 630’s internal Li-ion battery will begin charging. Figure 3.
Power OFF z to Power OFF the T.sonic™ 630. Press and Hold the “PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF” button It takes a few seconds to Power OFF the unit. Play a Track z Press the “PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF” button WMA-DRM10, or WAV track. to play a selected MP3/WMA, Pause a Track z Press the “PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF” button to pause a track during playback. Next Track z Press the “Next-Fast Forward” button to skip to the Next track.
Make an Audio Recording z Press and Hold the “A-B/REC” button for more than 2 seconds (even when Powered OFF) in any mode except the RADIO Mode will activate the T.sonic™ 630’s built-in microphone and begin recording. z Press and Hold the “A-B/REC” button the recording. z Recorded audio files are saved in the RECORD Mode. for more than 2 seconds during a recording to stop Repeat a Track Please see the “REPEAT Mode” in the Settings section for detailed instructions.
MUSIC Mode If you want to buy DRM (Digital Rights Management) music online please be advised that the T.sonic™ 630 only supports WMA-DRM10 music files and you must use the MTP Music Transfer Mode to transfer the files to the player. Play MP3, WMA and WMA-DRM10 (Subscription) Music to Power ON the unit.
5. Pressing the “Menu” button will move you up one folder level. 6. Pressing the “Menu” button (top folder level). repeatedly will take you back to the root directory [/Root.DIR/] 7. Pressing the “Menu” button Navigator. in the root directory [/Root.DIR/] (top folder level) will quit the Delete a file in the MUSIC Mode 2. Press the “Next-Fast Forward” button folder. to enter the Navigator. , or “Back-Fast Rewind” button to select a 3.
RADIO Mode Listen to the Radio 1. The Earphones must be plugged in to listen to the Radio. 2. Press the “Menu” button to enter the Main Menu. 3. Press the “Next-Fast Forward” button the “RADIO” icon , or “Back-Fast Rewind” button , then press the “PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF” button to select to enter the 4. The FM Radio Frequency will be displayed on the OLED screen.
3. Press the “Next-Fast Forward” button , or “Back-Fast Rewind” button channel number where you want to save the Radio station. 4. Press the “A-B/REC” button to select the again to save the selected station to the channel number.
Recall a Saved Station 1. In the RADIO Mode press the “A-B/REC” button the screen. to display the channel numbers 1 to 20 on 2. Press the “Next-Fast Forward” button , or “Back-Fast Rewind” button the channel number of the Radio station to which you want to listen. to select and the Radio station that has been saved 3. Press the “PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF” button to this channel will begin to play. Record a Radio Station 1. Select the Radio station (FM frequency) that you wish to record. 2.
Record Sound The T.sonic™ 630 has advanced recording features and is capable of recording audio from 4 different sources: FM Radio, Built-In Microphone, External Microphone, or Line-In (e.g. CD Player), all 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.” If you want to make a recording using the T.sonic™ 630’s Built-In Microphone you must select the “MIC” as the recording source.
Record using the Built-In Microphone 1. Unless otherwise selected, Pressing and Holding the “A-B/REC” button for more than 2 seconds in any mode except the RADIO Mode will begin an audio recording using the T.sonic™ 630’s Built-in Microphone. 2. A Recording file is generated and will appear on the screen; this file is saved in the RECORD Mode in 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.
5. Files Recorded using an External Microphone are named in the order [Month/DayM001.WAV], then [Month/DayM002.WAV] and so forth. during a recording will Pause the 6. Pressing the “PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF” button recording, pressing the “PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF” button again will resume the recording. 7. Press the “A-B/REC” button for more than 2 seconds during a recording to stop the recording and the screen will return to the RECORD Mode.
Avg (16KHz) 2 (stereo) 16 hrs 32 hrs 64 hrs Med (22KHz) 2 (stereo) 12 hrs 24 hrs 48 hrs Good (32KHz) 2 (stereo) 8 hrs 16 hrs 32 hrs High (44KHz) 2 (stereo) 6 hrs 12 hrs 24 hrs If not enough memory space is available, or the battery power is too low, the T.sonic™ 630 cannot support the maximum recording capacity as outlined in the above table. Play a Recorded Sound File 1. Press the “Menu” button to enter the Main Menu. 2.
Delete a file in the RECORD Mode 1. In the RECORD Mode, Press and Hold the “Menu” button 2. Press the “Next-Fast Forward” button folder. to enter the Navigator. , or “Back-Fast Rewind” button to select a RECORD Functions 3. Press the “PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF” button to enter a folder, press the “Next-Fast , or “Back-Fast Rewind” button to select a file and press the Forward” button “A-B/REC” button to enter the DELETE FILE Mode.
Settings Enter the Settings Menu 1. Press the “Menu” button to enter the Main Menu. 2. Press the “Next-Fast Forward” button the “SETTINGS” icon , or “Back-Fast Rewind” button , then press the “PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF” button to select to enter the SETTINGS Mode. Repeat Mode There are several REPEAT Modes to choose from: Normal, Repeat One, Repeat All, Repeat Shuffle and Repeat Folder. 2.
setting and return to the SETTINGS Menu. You will instantly hear the different sound effect in your earphones.
User EQ Customization The User EQ allows you to customize the settings of a 5 Band Equalizer to your personal preferences. , or “Back-Fast Rewind” 1. In the EQUALIZER Mode, press the “Next-Fast Forward” button button to select the Set User EQ icon , then press the “PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF” button to enter the Set USER EQ Mode. 2. Press the “Next-Fast Forward” button , or “Back-Fast Rewind” button to switch between the 5 customizable equalizer Bands: 80Hz - 250Hz - 1KHz - 4KHz - 12KHz.
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Sleep Sets a time delay to automatically Power OFF the T.sonic™ 630 even during operation. , or “Back-Fast Rewind” 1. In the SETTINGS Menu, press the “Next-Fast Forward” button button to select the Sleep icon , then press the “PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF” button to enter the SLEEP Mode. 2. Press the “Next-Fast Forward” button , or “Back-Fast Rewind” button to set the Sleep timer for the unit to automatically Power OFF: OFF – 15 Min – 30 Min – 60 Min.
2. Press the “Next-Fast Forward” button , or “Back-Fast Rewind” button to change the User Language. Press the “PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF” button to select the new Language and return to the SETTINGS Menu. Sync Lyrics Karaoke-type feature that displays the lyrics of a song on the OLED screen during Playback. , or “Back-Fast Rewind” 1. In the SETTINGS Menu, press the “Next-Fast Forward” button button to select the Sync Lyrics icon , then press the “PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF” button to enter the SYNC LYRICS Mode.
1. In the SETTINGS Menu, press the “Next-Fast Forward” button , or “Back-Fast Rewind” button to select the FM Reset icon , then press the “PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF” to enter the FM RESET Mode. button 2. Press the “Next-Fast Forward” button , or “Back-Fast Rewind” button to select YES, or NO and press the “PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF” button to confirm the selection and return to the SETTINGS Menu.
2. Press the “Next-Fast Forward” button , or “Back-Fast Rewind” button to ENABLE, DISABLE, or RESET your current Playlist. Press the “PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF” to save the selection and return to the SETTINGS Menu. button 3. Enabling the Playlist Manager feature will allow you to play your Playlist the next time you go into the MUSIC Mode. About Displays information about the T.sonic™ 630’s firmware version and memory capacity. SETTINGS , or “Back-Fast Rewind” 1.
Time Settings The T.sonic™ 630 has Advanced TIME features. The TIME Settings Menu contains the features that can be customized to your preferences including, an RTC (Real Time Clock), World Time and DST (Daylight Saving Time). Real Time Clock (RTC) The T.sonic™ 630’s RTC displays the local date and time, both of which can be adjusted. , or “Back-Fast Rewind” 1.
World Time The T.sonic™ 630 has the ability to display the local time for different time zones; this is a handy feature if you are traveling. , or “Back-Fast Rewind” 1. In the SETTINGS Menu, press the “Next-Fast Forward” button button to select the TIME Settings icon , then press the “PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF” to enter the TIME Settings Menu. button 2.
Daylight Saving Time (DST) The T.sonic™ 630 can be setup to enable Daylight Saving Time, so the official local Summer and Winter times are displayed. , or “Back-Fast Rewind” 1. In the SETTINGS Menu, press the “Next-Fast Forward” button button to select the TIME Settings icon , then press the “PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF” to enter the TIME Settings Menu. button 2.
Advanced RECORD Settings The T.sonic™ 630 has Advanced Recording features. The RECORD Settings Menu contains the advanced Recording features that can be customized to your preferences including, REC Quality, REC Environment, REC Input Device, VAD (Voice Activation Detection) and Preset REC.
Recordings are recorded in Stereo, or Mono depending on the Line-In device that is used.
REC Environment Sets the sensitivity of the T.sonic™ 630’s Built-in Microphone, so you can record a Memo (record a person speaking), or Meeting (record a group speaking). , or “Back-Fast Rewind” 1. In the SETTINGS Menu, press the “Next-Fast Forward” button button to select the REC Settings icon , then press the “PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF” to enter the REC Settings Menu. button 2.
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VAD (Voice Activation Detection) VAD allows the T.sonic™ 630 to make gapless audio recordings. This means the player will only begin recording when it detects the subject is speaking, if the person(s) pauses, or stops speaking the T.sonic™ 630 will stop recording until the person(s) starts speaking again. This allows you to make complete and very easy to listen to recordings. 1.
3. Enabling the Preset REC feature will open the Preset REC setup screen. 4. Press the “Next-Fast Forward” button , or “Back-Fast Rewind” button to select the FM (Radio), MIC (Built-in Microphone), or Ext MIC (External Microphone) as the audio to confirm the recording method and press the “PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF” button selection. 6. Press the “PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF” button to advance to the Preset REC time setup. 7. Input the time you want the T.sonic™ 630 to make the automatic recording.
Driver Installation 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™ 630. Plug your T.sonic™ 630 into an available USB port and Windows® will install the necessary files. 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. Plug your T.
Connecting to a Computer If you want to buy and play WMA-DRM10 (only) music files, or you are using Windows Media Player 10 you must choose the MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) Music Transfer Mode to transfer and synchronize music files between the computer and your T.sonic™ 630. Figure 5. Connecting to a Computer 38 Use with a Computer 1. Plug the small end of the Mini USB to USB A-Type cable into the Mini USB connector on the T.
Download and Upload Music and other Files If you want to buy and play WMA-DRM10 (only) music files, or you are using Windows Media Player 10 you must choose the MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) Music Transfer Mode to transfer and synchronize music files between the computer and your T.sonic™ 630. If you want to use your T.sonic™ 630 to listen to music other than the Radio you must download MP3, WMA, or WMA-DRM10 music files onto the Player. 1.
3. When connected to a computer the T.sonic™ 630’s screen will display a “READY” message, indicating that files can be loaded onto the player. If you are using Windows® a new Removable Disk drive with a newly assigned drive letter representing the T.sonic™ 630 will appear in the My Computer window. Figure 7. *F: is an example drive letter, the letter in your “My Computer” window may differ 5.
Disconnecting from a Computer Before removing your T.sonic™ 630, always ensure the OLED Display is not in the READ/WRITE status, otherwise your files or T.sonic™ 630 may be damaged. Removing the T.sonic™ 630 in Windows® Me, 2000 and XP 1. Select the Hardware icon on the system tray. 2. The Safely Remove Hardware pop-up window will appear. Select it to continue. Figure 9. Safely Remove Hardware 3.
T.sonic™ Utility Software The T.sonic™ 630 comes with some very useful bundled software that can increase your productivity. Before using the T.sonic™ Utility program, please read the following sections carefully. The T.sonic Utility is not supported on Mac™, or Linux™ Operating Systems. To use the T.sonic Utility, you must log in to the Windows® OS with Administrator rights. Installing the T.sonic Utility Program Figure 11. T.sonic Utility Program 2. Choose your setup language.
3. The “InstallShield Wizard” window appears. Click on the “Next” button to continue. The InstallShield Wizard will guide you through the T.sonic 630 Utility Program installation process. Figure 13. T.sonic Utility Program InstallShield Wizard T.sonic Utility 4. When the T.sonic 630 Utility is finished installing, click on the “Finish” button to exit the wizard. Figure 14. Installation complete 5. The T.sonic Utility Software Program can be found in: Start > Programs >> T.sonic Utility.
Using the T.sonic Utility Program The T.sonic Utility* provides you with several software options including a: z PC-Lock Function z Boot-Up Function z Partition & Security Function z Recovery Function Figure 15. T.sonic Utility Menu T.sonic Utility To use the T.sonic Utility, you must log in to the Windows® OS with Administrator rights.
PC-Lock Function When the PC-Lock Function is enabled, you can use your T.sonic™ as a key to lock your computer protecting it from use by others. The PC-Lock function is not supported in the Mac™ or Linux™ Operating Systems. To use the PC-Lock function, you must log in to the Windows OS with Administrator rights. PC-Lock Function for Windows® Me, 2000 and XP 1. Click on the “PC-Lock” button in the “T.sonic Utility” window. Figure 16. T.sonic Utility PC-Lock Figure 17.
3. After selecting the Enable PC-Lock you can type the Text to be displayed on the screen while the computer is locked. Figure 18. Screen Saver Text PC-Lock Function 4. If you want to set a timer to automatically unlock your computer select the “Enable Timer” option. Input the Lock Period in Hours and Minutes, after the time elapses your computer is automatically unlocked. Figure 19.
5. Click on the “OK” button to start the PC-Lock. Figure 20. Enable PC-Lock Lock Your Computer After the PC-Lock function is enabled, your computer will be locked whenever you remove your T.sonic™. When your computer is locked, the screen will display the Text screen saver. To unlock the computer, you must re-insert your T.sonic™. The locked status on the screen will disappear and you are now free to use your computer.
Boot-Up Function If you are using the Windows® 98SE* Operating Systems the T.sonic™ can be configured to act as an MS-DOS Boot Disk. After you setup the T.sonic ™ you can use it to boot-up your computer, allowing you to run MS-DOS programs. This does not make the T.sonic ™ a Rescue Disk for Windows, nor does it put Windows Startup files onto your T.sonic ™. After booting with the T.sonic ™, you must start Windows from your hard drive, or a previously created Rescue Disk.
The T.sonic™ and your computer system are now set up, so your T.sonic™ can be used to Boot-Up the computer. If you are using the T.sonic™ to Boot-Up your computer the disk will be assigned a drive letter on the computer. Boot-Up Function Part of the Boot-Up device setup process involves Boot-Up files being placed on the T.sonic™, please do NOT delete, or move these files, otherwise the T.sonic™ will not be able to function as a startup disk.
Partition & Security Function Enabling this feature allows you to setup a secure area on the T.sonic™ to protect your personal information with a Private Password. You can partition the T.sonic™ into Public and Private Password protected areas. Data and information in the Private Area is kept secure and can only be accessed by logging onto the T.sonic™ using the correct password. The Partition & Security function is not supported in the Mac™ or Linux™ Operating Systems.
Use the T.sonic™ Security Features 1. Click on the “Login/Logout” button in the “T.sonic Utility” window. Figure 25. T.sonic Utility Login/out 2. The “Login/out” window will appear. Input your Password and click on the “Login” button to enter the T.sonic™ Security area. 3. When you are finished using the Secure Area and no data is being transferred between the T.sonic™ and the computer, click on the “Logout” button to Log Out of the Private Partition. Figure 27. T.
2. The “New Password” window will appear. Input your current “Password,” a “New Password,” “Confirm Password” and a “New Password Hint” (a reminder, should you forget your password). Click on the “OK” button to complete the New Password setup. Figure 29. Change Password Forgotten your Password If you forget your password use the password hint to try and remember your password. However, if the hint does not work you can use the Partition Function to repartition your T.sonic™.
Restoring Factory Defaults If your T.sonic™ 630 ever stops working properly, try Powering it OFF and ON a number of times. Alternatively you can try to solve the problem by “Resetting” the unit. If neither of these options solves the problem, you can use the T.sonic Utility program’s Recovery Function to restore the T.sonic™ 630’s default factory settings. Before using the Recovery program, please read the following sections carefully. Running the Recovery function will erase all of the data on your T.
Troubleshooting If a problem occurs with your T.sonic™ 630, please first check the information listed below before taking your T.sonic™ 630 for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem from the following hints, please consult your dealer, service center, or local Transcend branch office. We also have FAQ and Support services on our websites. Software CD cannot auto-run in Windows® Go to the Device Manager in the Control Panel and enable the Auto-Insert function for the CD-ROM drive.
Cannot hear track playback 1. Have you downloaded any music files onto the T.sonic™? If no, then you must first do so from your computer or the Internet. (Only Mpeg I Layer 3 and WMA files compressed at a rate of 32Kbps–320Kbps are supported.) 2. Are the earphones properly connected to the earphones jack? If not, reconnect them. 3. Is the volume loud enough? If not, increase the volume level until the music can be heard. Track name does NOT display correctly on the screen 1. The default language of the T.
T.sonic™ cannot operate after it was formatted in Windows® Formatting the T.sonic™ using the “Quick Format” or “Full Format” option in Windows® destroys the default format of the T.sonic™. To retrieve the default format, you must link to http://www.transcendusa.com/ and download a Firmware Update for your T.sonic™. How do I find out what Windows Media Player version I am using? 1. Open your Windows Media Player program. 2. Click on the “Help” menu and select the “About Windows Media Player” option. 3.
Specifications • Size (L x W x H): 73 mm × 33 mm × 12.5 mm • Weight: 30g (with Li-ion battery) • Music Formats: MP3 WMA and WMA-DRM10 (Subscription music) • Recording Format: ADPCM (WAV) • Estimated Battery Life: 15 hours (fully charged battery) • Compression Rates: 32Kbps to 320Kbps • Data Retention: Up to 10 years • Erase Cycles: ≥ 100,000 times • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: ≥ 90dB • Certificates: CE, FCC, BSMI • Warranty: 2-years Ordering Information Memory Size Transcend P/N T.
Transcend Limited Warranty “Above and Beyond” is the standard we set ourselves for customer service at Transcend. We consistently position ourselves to be significantly above the industry norm, which is all part of our commitment to Customer Satisfaction. All Transcend information, Inc. (Transcend) products are warranted and tested to be free from defects in material and workmanship and to conform to the published specifications. During the warranty period should your Transcend T.
Glossary Icons MUSIC: Select this icon to access your MP3, WMA and WMA-DRM10 music files. RADIO: Select this icon to choose, save, listen to and record a Radio station. RECORD: Select this icon to access the Audio Recordings you made. Settings: Select this icon to customize the T.sonic’s settings to your specific preferences. Repeat: Select this icon to repeat a song, a section of a song, or all the songs in a folder.
REC Environment: Select this icon to set the sensitivity of recording audio from a person, or group. REC Input Device: Select this icon to choose the method of recording: Built-in Microphone, or Line-In (external microphone, CD Player). VAD: Voice Activation Detection, Select this icon to setup for gapless audio recordings. Glossary Preset REC: Select this icon to preset the player to make an automatic audio recording.
Terminology A-B repeat................................................................................................................................................2, 3 Function that allows a user to mark a designated section of a track for continuous replay. auto-scan.............................................................................................................................................
Line-In ..................................................................................................................................2, 3, 5, 6, 14, 26 Make a direct external recording using a cable/line-in that connects to a port on the device. Linux ................................................................................................................................4, 3, 30, 34, 35, 42 An open source computer Operating System. Mac...........................................................
