JetFlash™ MP3 User’s Manual P/N TS128/256/512M/1GJF-MP3
Table of Contents Introduction Package Contents.............................................................................................................. 1 Features.............................................................................................................................. 1 System Requirements ....................................................................................................... 2 Reminders ...............................................................................
AB Repeat Function ............................................................................................... 9 FM Function (Radio)............................................................................................. 10 Scan for a Channel .......................................................................................................... 10 Preset a Channel..............................................................................................................
Introduction Thank you for purchasing Transcend’s JetFlash™ MP3. This small device is more than a USB Flash Drive. It combines a USB Flash Drive with an MP3 player, AB repeater, voice recorder and an FM radio. Your JetFlash™ MP3 supports USB2.0 to expedite exchanging huge amounts of data between any desktop or laptop computer. music files to or from a computer to play. replay a designated section of a track. using the digital recorder. station.
System Requirements Desktop or notebook computer with USB port One of following operating systems: • Windows 98SE • Windows Me • Windows 2000 • Windows XP • Mac OS 9.0 or later • Linux kernel 2.4 or later Reminders 1. Keep your JetFlash away from heat, direct sunlight, and moisture. Do not bend, flex, or drop your JetFlash. 2. Make sure the HOLD switch is set to the “OFF” position. 3. Plug or unplug your JetFlash by grasping the sides. 4.
Product Overview Joystick Menu (In) Next / Fast-forward (Right) Previous / Rewind (Left) Volume Up (Up) Volume Down (Down) PLAY Button Microphone A-B Button HOLD Switch Earphone Jack USB Connector LCD Display Icons Indications Hold Indicates when the Hold function is enabled. Battery Status Indicates the Battery Status. Operate Mode Displays the operational status, which includes Play, Pause, Fast Forward, and Fast Reverse.
Basic Operation Power On Press and hold the PLAY button to turn the power on. An animated logo will be shown on the LCD Display first, and then you can start to use the JetFlash. Power Off Press and hold the PLAY button to turn the power off. In about three seconds the Power Off Status Bar will appear on the LCD display to show you the Power Off status. Release the PLAY button and the power will turn off. Play a Track Press the PLAY button to play a MP3/WMA or WAV track.
Decrease Volume Push once or push and hold the Joystick downwards (Volume Down) until you have reached the desired volume. Repeat a Track Please see “Repeat Mode” in “Settings” for detailed instructions. Repeat All Tracks Please see “Repeat Mode” in “Settings” for detailed instructions. Repeat a Portion of a Track (AB Repeat) Press the A-B button to mark the beginning of the portion you wish to repeat and then press the button again to mark the end of the portion you wish to repeat.
3. The InstallShield Wizard will guide you through the installation process. 4. After the drivers have been installed, plug your JetFlash into an available USB port. The New Hardware Found dialogue boxes will appear. 5. Your computer will automatically detect this new device. A new Removable Disk drive with a newly assigned drive letter will appear in the My Computer window. Driver Installation for Windows Me, 2000, and XP No drivers are required. JetFlash. needed.
Driver Installation for Linux Kernel 2.4 or Later No drivers are required. Example: 1. Just plug your JetFlash into the USB port and mount it. Create directory of /mnt/JetFlash first: mkdir /mnt/JetFlash 2. mount JetFlash: mount –a –t msdos /dev/sda1 /mnt/JetFlash Warning 1. When connected to a computer, the JetFlash is locked into transferring files only. It will not be able to play or record any files at this time. Please disconnect your JetFlash from the computer to play or record files. 2.
MP3 Function Download or Upload MP3/WMA Files 1. Plug your JetFlash into an available USB port. A new Removable Disk drive with a newly assigned drive letter will appear in the My Computer window. The LCD Display will show the image below for ready status. 2. If you download MP3/WMA files from the computer by clicking and dragging the file names/icons to the desired directories. The LCD Display will show the WRITE message as below. 3. If you upload MP3/WMA files to the computer.
4. Press the PLAY button again to play the MP3/WMA file. If the track format is VBR（Variable Bit Rate）, the time may not be accurate. Navigation function By following the below procedures, you can easily search tracks using the Navigation function. 1. In Audio mode, press and hold the Joystick inwards (Menu) to enter the Navigation function. 2. You can select and play a song by pressing , , , , and the PLAY buttons.
4. To resume normal playback, press the A-B button again. FM Function (Radio) 1. Press the Joystick inwards (Menu) press the Joystick inwards to enter the menu. Select the RADIO icon, and then again to enter the FM function. 2. On the LCD Display, the FM radio frequency will show on the screen. Upon using the FM Function the first time, all channels will be auto scanned once and the first 10 channels with a strong signal will be preset.
4. Press the Joystick inwards again to save the selected channel to the selected favorite channel number. Select a Preset Channel 1. To select a preset channel, press the PLAY button repeatedly to choose from CH01~CH10. 2. The desired stored favorite channel will appear on the Display. Record a FM Channel 1. Select a desired channel. 2. Press the A-B button once. 3. Once the A-B button is pressed, the selected channel will start being recorded.
2. On the LCD Display, a recording file is generated and placed under the folder of [ \VOICE\ ]. The recording file name sequence starts from [ V0001.WAV ], and then [V0002.WAV ], and so forth. 3. Press the Joystick inwards Approximately: again to stop recording and the display will return to the menu. 128MB memory can store up to 8 hours of recorded voice. 256MB memory can store up to 16 hours of recorded voice. 512MB memory can store up to 32 hours of recorded voice.
Settings Press the Joystick inwards (Menu) press the Joystick inwards to enter the menu. Select the SETTING icon, and then again to enter the SETTINGS menu. Repeat Mode Select a desired playback repeat mode from NORMAL, REPEAT ONE, REPEAT ALL, and RANDOM. 1. Push the Joystick to the right (Next) or to the left (Previous) icon in SETTING, and then press the Joystick inwards mode. Press the Joystick inwards to select. or to the left (Previous) 2.
Backlight Set a time for the backlight to turn off automatically. 1. Push the Joystick to the right (Next) or to the left (Previous) BACKLIGHT icon in SETTING, and then press the Joystick inwards to enter. or to the left (Previous) 2. Push the Joystick to the right (Next) BACKLIGHT setting. Press the Joystick inwards to select the to change the again to select the change. 3. If you select 5 SEC, the backlight will have a delay of 5 seconds.
Language Set the language option to support the filename or ID3 tag/title display of MP3/WMA files only, it doesn’t change the user interface. If there is ID3 tag/title of MP3/WMA file, it will be displayed first or it will display filename. 1. Push the Joystick to the right (Next) or to the left (Previous) LANGUAGE icon in SETTING, and then press the Joystick inwards 2. Push the Joystick to the right (Next) setting. Press the Joystick inwards or to the left (Previous) to select the to enter.
3. All of the files will be displayed in sequence. the left (Previous) shown on the LCD. Push the Joystick to the right (Next) to select DEL and then press the Joystick inwards The “File Deleted” message will show on the LCD. to the next file, or select EXIT to leave the current screen.
Safely Remove Your JetFlash Before removing your JetFlash, please make sure the LCD Display is not in READ/WRITE status or unpredictable damage to the files or your JetFlash may occur. Remove JetFlash in Windows 98SE Unplug your JetFlash from your system directly when data is not transferring. Remove JetFlash in Windows Me, 2000, and XP 1. Select the icon on the system tray. 2. The Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device pop-up menu will appear. Select to continue. 3.
Recover Your JetFlash If your JetFlash is ever damaged, you can use the Recovery program to restore its default settings. You can also use this function to update the Firmware Update only. Running the Recovery program will erase all of the data currently on the JetFlash. If there are bad blocks in the flash memory chip of JetFlash, the memory size of your JetFlash will be smaller than the original memory size after running the Recovery program. Recover JetFlash in Windows 98SE 1.
3. If the Format Data Area checkbox is checked. The Option message box will appear. Select Yes to continue. Running this step will erase all the data on the JetFlash. Please backup all of the data on the JetFlash first. 4. Select Start to initiate the Firmware Update. 5. The Complete message will appear. Select Close to complete the Recovery procedures. Your JetFlash has been returned to its initial status.
2. The Transcend JetFlash MP3 Setup window will appear. Select Next to continue. 3. The InstallShield Wizard will guide you through the installation process. 4. Remove the battery from your JetFlash and plug your JetFlash into an available USB port. 5. The Found New Hardware messages will appear.
6. Select the button on the task bar and select Programs > Transcend JetFlash MP3 > JetFlash MP3 Firmware Update to run the JetFlash MP3 Firmware Update program. 7. The JetFlash MP3 Firmware Update dialog box will appear. 8. If the Format Data Area checkbox is checked. Select Yes to continue. 21 The Option message box will appear.
Running this step will erase all the data currently on the JetFlash. Please backup all of the data on the JetFlash first. 9. Select Start to initiate the Firmware Update. 10. The Complete message box will appear. Select Close to complete the Recovery procedures. Your JetFlash has been returned to its initial status.
Troubleshooting If an error occurs, first check the information listed below before taking your JetFlash 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. Driver CD cannot auto-run in Windows Enter Device Manager in Control Panel and enable the Auto-Insert function of the CD-ROM drive. Alternatively, you can manually execute the JetFlash.EXE from the driver CD.
Buttons don’t work Check to see if the HOLD switch is set to “HOLD ”. If yes, set it to “OFF”. Cannot hear track playback Check the following: 1. Are there any MP3 or WMA files in the root directory of your JetFlash? If not, you must download music files from your computer or Internet first. (Only Mpeg I Layer 3 and WMA files compressed at a rate of 32Kbps–320Kbps are supported.) 2. Is the earphone properly connected to the earphone jack? 3. Is the volume loud enough? If not, connect it again.
File that was just deleted still appears Re-delete the file and refer to the “Safely Remove Your JetFlash” section to remove JetFlash after the delete process is completed. JetFlash automatically removed from the operating system This problem occurs when you press the PLAY button while your JetFlash is still connected to a USB port. Unplug your JetFlash from the USB port then re-plug it.
Specifications • Size: 86 mm × 36 mm × 16.5 mm • Weight: 25g (without battery) • Data Retention: Up to 10 years • Erase Cycles: ＞ 100,000 times • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 90dB • Output Frequency: 20Hz–20KHz • Estimated Battery Life: 15 hours (alkaline battery) • MP3 Format: MP3 and WMA • Record Format: ADPCM (WAV) • Compress Rate: 32Kbps–320Kbps • Max Speed: Read 3.2 MB/sec, Write 2.
JetFlash 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. It’s 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.
