MP650 Digital Music Player User’s Manual
Table of Contents Introduction︱............................................................................................................5 Package Contents︱ .................................................................................................5 Features︱ ..................................................................................................................6 System Requirements︱...........................................................................................
Listening to the Radio .....................................................................................................16 Selecting a Radio Station ................................................................................................16 Adjusting the Volume ......................................................................................................16 Saving a Radio Station ....................................................................................................
Partition ............................................................................................................................35 Log In / Log Out ...............................................................................................................36 Changing your Password ................................................................................................37 Forgotten Passwords ......................................................................................................
Introduction︱ Thank you for purchasing Transcend‟s MP650, a next-generation MP3 Player that combines all the advantages of lightweight portable music with the benefits of a USB flash drive, and includes many extra features such as an FM radio, advanced digital voice recording, karaoke-style lyrics display, A-B repeat functions and variable track playback speeds. Your MP650 is equipped with a Hi-speed USB 2.0 interface to transfer data and music files to and from your computer quickly and easily.
Features︱ MP3 Player – supports MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM10 (subscription music) and WAV music formats Recordable FM Radio with 20 station presets Advanced Digital Voice Recorder Karaoke-style lyrics display Vivid dual-color OLED screen displays clear text at any angle and in any light VAD (Voice Activity Detection) for high quality gapless audio recordings A-B repeat function allows you to continuously replay a designated section of a track Variable track playback speeds Supports 13 languages including menus, song
Do not charge in high-temperature environments or while exposed to direct sunlight. To maintain battery health, be sure to complete at least one full discharge/charge cycle per month. Backing Up Data Transcend does NOT take any responsibility for data loss or damage during operation. If you decide to store data on your Digital Music Player, we strongly advise that you regularly backup the data to a computer or other storage medium. To ensure Hi-Speed USB 2.
Player Controls︱ Figure 1. MP650 A Hold Switch B Reset Button C A-B Repeat/Rec Button D Menu Button E Headphone Jack F Volume Up Button G Play/Pause/Power Button H Next/Fast-Forward Button I Volume Down Button J Previous/Rewind Button K Hi-Speed Mini USB 2.
Music Playback Screen︱ Figure 2. OLED Display ICON A Record Source B VAD INDICATION Built-in Microphone Indicates Voice Activity Detection is enabled C Record Quality D Sleep E EQ Mode FM Radio Low Quality Medium Quality High Quality Indicates the Sleep Timer is enabled (Blank) Normal Pop Rock Classical Jazz USER Bass EQ (Blank) F Repeat Mode Normal G Play Speed Repeat One Repeat All Shuffle Normal in Folder Repeat in Shuffle in Folder Folder A-B Repeat (Blank) 1.00x 1.33x 1.
Basic Operation︱ Charging the Battery Plug the small end of the USB cable into the Mini USB port on the Digital Music Player, and plug the large end of the cable into an available USB port on your desktop or notebook computer. The MP650‟s internal Li-ion battery will begin charging Figure 3. Connecting to a Computer Power ON Press and hold the button to turn on the player. An animated Transcend logo will appear on the screen. After the startup screen disappears, the Main Menu will appear.
Play a Song Press to play the currently selected MP3, WMA, or WAV track. Pause a Song Press to pause and un-pause a track during playback. Next Track Press to skip to the next available song. Previous Track Press to go back to the previous song. Fast Forward Press and hold the button to fast-forward. Rewind Press and hold the button to rewind. Increase Volume Press once or press and hold the button until you reach the desired volume level.
mark the beginning of the portion you wish to repeat. 2. Press the button again to mark the end of the section you wish to repeat. 3. The marked section of the track will playback the marked A-B section in a continuous loop. 4. Press the button once more to stop the A-B repeat function. Hold When the switch enabled, all of the MP650‟s buttons will be disabled, and cannot accidentally be pressed while in your pocket.
MUSIC Mode︱ Before buying DRM (Digital Rights Management) protected music online, please be advised that the MP650 only supports WMA-DRM10 file protection. Playing MP3, WMA, or WMA-DRM10 Music 1. Press and hold the button to power ON the Digital Music Player. The Main Menu will appear. If the Digital Music Player is already on, press the button to enter the Main Menu. 2. Use the and buttons to select the “MP3” icon automatically find available music files. and press 3.
2. Select either “My Playlist” or an imported playlist file (if available) and press . 3. Use the and buttons to move up and down the list of available songs. Press or to play the highlighted song. When the song ends, the rest of the files in the playlist will then be played. 4. To exit playlist playback, simply select a new music file from the File Navigator. Adding a Song to My Playlist 1. In the MUSIC mode, press and hold 2. Use the / and / , then highlight File Navigator and press .
5. To remove all songs, highlight “My Playlist” and press the button, then select “Yes” to confirm. Deleting Music Files 1. In the MUSIC mode, press and hold to enter the File Navigator. 2. Navigate to the file you want to delete with the 3. With the file highlighted, press the 4. Use the / and / buttons. button and select “Delete.” A confirmation will appear. button to highlight “yes” and press 15 to permanently delete the file.
RADIO Mode︱ Listening to the Radio 1. Plug in the earphones 2. Press the 3. Use the . (Earphones must be plugged-in to listen to the Radio) button to go to the Main Menu. buttons to select the “FM” icon and and press . 4. The current FM radio frequency will be displayed. The first time you use the Radio, the Digital Music Player will automatically scan all frequencies and save the 20 strongest stations as channel presets (CH). To rescan, select “FM Reset” in the SETTINGS menu.
2. Use the 3. Press and buttons to select the channel you want to listen to. to listen to the selected channel. Recording the Radio 1. Select a radio station that you want to record. 2. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to begin recording the station. 3. An automatically generated file name for your recording will appear. FM Recordings are named in this format: “MonthDayF###.WAV” Ex: “ 0101F012.WAV “ would be the twelfth FM recording made on January 1st 4.
RECORD Mode︱ The MP650 can record from 2 different sources: the FM Radio or the built-in microphone. The RECORD mode is for creating voice recordings and playing back both FM and voice recordings. To record from the FM Radio, please see the previous section on “Recording the Radio.” Making Voice Recordings with the Built-In Microphone 1. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds in any mode (except FM Radio) to activate the MP650‟s built-in microphone and begin voice recording. 2.
2. The “MICIN.DIR” or “FMIN.DIR” folder will appear, and a list of available recordings will be shown. Use the and buttons to move up and down the list. 3. Press to play the selected recording. 4. To switch between the MICIN.DIR and FMIN.DIR folders, press press to go up to the “Root” directory. or select the Voice recordings can be found in the /MICIN.DIR/ folder FM recordings can be found in the /FMIN.DIR/ folder 5. Select a folder using the 6.
Settings︱ The Settings Menu 1. Press the 2. Use the button to enter the Main Menu. or buttons to select the “Settings” icon and press . Equalizer (EQ) There are seven equalizer modes to choose from: Normal, Pop, Rock, Classical, Jazz, Bass, and User EQ 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use the buttons to select “EQ” and and press . 2. Use the and buttons to select an equalizer mode. If music is playing, you will instantly hear the difference between each mode through the earphones. 3.
4. Press or 5. Press to save the new User EQ settings and return to the SETTINGS menu. to increase or decrease levels in 1.
Record Settings Record Quality The quality of an audio recording can be set to Low (8,000Hz), Medium (16,000Hz), or High (32,000Hz). Higher recording quality settings require more memory space to save the recorded WAV files. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use to select the “Record Settings” icon or 2. Use or to select “Record Quality” 3. Use or to switch between “Low”, “Medium”, or “High” and press and press and press . . to confirm.
VAD (Voice Activity Detection) VAD allows the MP650 to make gapless voice recordings. This means during voice recording with the internal microphone, the player will only record when it detects voices. If the person(s) pauses or stops speaking, the MP650 will temporarily stop recording until the person(s) starts speaking again. This allows for more concise, easier to understand recordings and smaller recording files. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use or to select the “Record Settings” icon 2.
2. Use or to select a Screen Saver delay and press . The screen saver will commence whenever this amount of time passes with no button activity. Available delay timers are: “Disable”, “10 Seconds”, “20 Seconds”, and ”60 Seconds” 3. After you select a Screen Saver time delay, a list of available screen savers will appear. 4. Use or to select one of the three Screen Saver types and press . Lyrics Sync This feature displays the lyrics of a song (if available) simultaneously during music playback.
Date / Time Settings Set Date / Time This setting lets you adjust the time and date, choose between 12Hr or 24Hr format, and set the time zone. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use 2. Use or 3. Use and or to select the “Date/Time Settings” icon to select the ”Set Date/Time “ icon and press and press . . to move between 12/24Hr, Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, Second, and AM/PM. “12 Hr” will display AM and PM, “24 Hr” will display 00:00 - 24:00 4.
4. Use and to select the time zone for your country and press . Daylight Saving Time (DST) If your region uses DST, the Digital Music Player can automatically adjust the clock for Summer and Winter time. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use or to select the “Date/Time Settings” icon 2. Use or to select the “Daylight Saving” icon and press . 3. Use or to switch between “Enable” or “Disable” and press . and press .
Music Transfer Protocol (MTP) If you own WMA-DRM10 music files or if you want to use Windows Media Player 10 to synchronize music between your computer and the Digital Music Player, the Music Transfer Protocol (MTP) must be enabled. This setting lets you switch between MTP or USB transfer modes. USB (Use this mode for normal transfer of all other files or if using Mac™ or Linux™) MTP (Use this mode for transferring WMA-DRM10 music files with Windows Media Player 10) 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use 2.
Driver Installation︱ Driver Installation for Windows® Me, 2000, XP and Vista No drivers are required. These Windows® Operating Systems have built-in drivers to support the MP650. Plug your MP650 into an available USB port and Windows® will install the necessary files. A 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.
Connecting to a Computer︱ If you are using Windows Media Player 10 and want to play WMA-DRM10 music files, you must set the Digital Music Player’s Music Transfer Mode to MTP to transfer and synchronize music files between the computer and your MP650. Transferring Files to the Digital Music Player If you want to use your MP650 to listen to music other than the Radio, you must transfer MP3, WMA, or WMA-DRM10 music files to the player.
*Note: “(F:)” is an example drive letter – your “My Computer" window may differ 3. To transfer normal MP3 and WMA music files to the Digital Music Player, the MTP (see Music Transfer Protocol) mode in the Settings menu must be set to “USB.” You can transfer music and data files to the Digital Music Player by simply dragging them onto the MP650‟s “Removable Disk” drive letter. 4. While files are being transferred to the Digital Music Player, the screen will display a “WRITE” message.
Removing the MP650 in Mac® OS 10.0 or Later 1. Drag the Disk icon that corresponds to your MP650 into the trashcan. 2. Unplug your MP650 from the USB port Removing the MP650 in Linux® Kernel 2.4 or Later 1. Execute unmount /mnt/MP650 to un-mount the device. 2. Unplug your MP650 from the USB port. Transcend Digital Music Player Utility︱ Please read the following instructions before using the Digital Music Player Utility program.
Figure 10. Transcend Digital Music Player Utility InstallShield Wizard 4. When the Transcend Digital Music Player Utility is finished installing, click the “Finish” button to exit the wizard. Figure 11. Installation complete The Transcend Digital Music Player Utility can be found in: “ -> Programs -> Transcend -> Transcend Digital Music Player Utility.
PC-Lock With PC-Lock, you can use your Digital Music Player as a key to temporarily lock your computer while you are away. 1. Start the Digital Music Player Utility ( Music Player Utility) 2. Click on the “PC-Lock” button menu. -> Programs -> Transcend -> Transcend Digital in the Transcend Digital Music Player Utility window or Task Bar Figure 12. Transcend Digital Music Player Utility – PC-Lock 3. The PC-Lock Settings window will appear. Select the “Enable PC-Lock” checkbox. Figure 13.
Figure 14. PC-Lock Screen Saver text 5. You can adjust the period of time that your computer will be locked for with the “Enable Timer” option. Set the Unlock Timer in Hours and Minutes. When this time elapses, your computer will automatically unlock and be available for use. Figure 15. PC-Unlock Timer 6. Click the “OK” button to start the PC-Lock.
Figure 16. Start PC-Lock When PC-Lock is enabled, your computer will be locked when the Digital Music Player is unplugged While your computer is locked, the screen will display the “Screen Saver Message” text To unlock the computer, you must reconnect your Digital Music Player to your computer. The PC-Lock message text will disappear and you will be free to use your computer again. The computer will also unlock itself automatically when the lock timer expires.
Figure 18. Create a Partition 5. Click the “Start” button to complete Partition & Security setup. The process may take a few minutes. 6. Click the “Start” button to complete the Partition & Security setup. Log In / Log Out This function lets you access the files stored on the Private partition of your Digital Music Player. If you do not log in, your protected files will be invisible. 1. Connect the Digital Music Player to your computer. 2. Start the Digital Music Player Utility ( Music Player Utility) 3.
Figure 20. Enter your password 5. When successfully logged in, the “Public Area” message will change to “Private Area.” The files in your Private Area will no longer be hidden and can be accessed normally. 6. When you are finished using the Secure Area and no data is being transferred between the Digital Music Player and the computer, click the “Login/Logout” button again to log out. Figure 21. Transcend Digital Music Player Utility – Login/out Changing your Password 1.
Figure 23. Change Password 4. Click on the “OK” button to complete the New Password setup. Forgotten Passwords If you forget your password, use the password hint to help you remember your password. If you are still unable to remember your password, you will have to use the Partition function to reset the Public and Private areas. THIS WILL ERASE ALL DATA ON THE DIGITAL MUSIC PLAYER.
Troubleshooting︱ If a problem occurs with your MP650, please first check the information listed below before taking your MP650 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 website at http://www.transcendusa.com. Operating system cannot detect the MP650 Check the following: 1.
Plug the earphones into the earphones jack again to make sure they are properly connected. Digital Music Player Powers OFF automatically The Digital Music Player features a SLEEP Mode, which acts as a Power Saving feature. You can preset your Digital Music Player to Power OFF automatically after 15, 30, or 60 minutes. Please refer to the “Sleep Timer” section of this manual.
Specifications︱ Size (L x W x H): 75 mm × 31 mm × 13 mm Weight: 30g (with Li-ion battery) Music Formats: MP3 WMA and WMA-DRM10 (Subscription music) Recording Format: IMA_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︱ Device Description Memory Size
Recycling & Environmental Considerations︱ Recycling the Product (WEEE): Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. When you see the crossed-out wheel bin symbol attached to a product, it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC: Never dispose of your product with other household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on the separate collection of electrical and electronic products.
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.
