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- Page 1 T.sonic™ 615 User’s Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction︱..................5 Package Contents︱................5 Features︱....................6 System Requirements︱ ................ 6 Safety Precautions︱ ................6 General Use ........................6 Backing Up Data ........................7 Caution: Risk of Deafness....................7 Reminders ..........................7 Player Controls︱ ................... 8 Music Playback Screen︱ ..............9 Basic Operation︱... - Page 3 Recalling a Saved Station ....................16 Recording the Radio......................16 RECORD Mode︱.................. 17 Making Voice Recordings with the Built-In Microphone ..........17 Playing Voice or FM Recordings ..................17 File Navigator ........................18 Deleting Recorded Files ....................18 Settings︱....................19 The Settings Menu ......................19 Equalizer (EQ) ........................19 User EQ Customization.......................19 Repeat Mode........................20 Play Speed........................21...
- Page 4 Troubleshooting︱ ................41 Specifications︱ ................... 43 Ordering Information︱................ 43 Transcend Limited Warranty︱ ............44...
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Page 5: Introduction
In addition, you can make personal memos and record meetings or class lectures using the digital voice recorder with the built-in microphone. The stylish T.sonic 615 from Transcend will change the way you think about digital music forever. -
Page 6: Features
Quick Start Guide 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... -
Page 7: Backing Up Data
In a closed car that is in direct sunlight Backing Up Data Transcend does NOT take any responsibility for data loss or damage during operation. If you decide to store data on your T.sonic, we strongly advise that you regularly backup the data to a computer or other storage medium. -
Page 8: Player Controls
Player Controls︱ Figure 1. T.sonic 615 Hi-Speed mini USB 2.0 Connector Microphone Dual-Color OLED Display Play / Pause / Power Volume Up Previous / Rewind Volume Down Next / Fast-Forward Headphone Jack Lanyard Attachment Loop Hold Switch Record Menu Button A-B Repeat Reset Button... -
Page 9: Music Playback Screen
Music Playback Screen︱ Figure 2. OLED Display ICON INDICATION Record Source FM Radio Built-in Microphone Indicates Voice Activity Detection is enabled Record Quality Low Quality Medium Quality High Quality Indicates the Sleep Timer is enabled Sleep (Blank) EQ Mode USER Normal Rock Classical... - Page 10 Text Display Mode Album Title Artist Name Song Lyrics...
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Page 11: Basic Operation
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. You can now start using the T.sonic 615. The Main Menu will appear. -
Page 12: Play A Song
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. -
Page 13: A-B Repeat
2. Press and hold for 2 seconds again to finish the recording. 3. Recorded audio files can be found in the Record mode. A-B Repeat 1. While listening to a song or recording in the Music or Record modes, press the button once to mark the beginning of the portion you wish to repeat. -
Page 14: Music Mode
MUSIC Mode︱ Before buying DRM (Digital Rights Management) protected music online, please be advised that the T.sonic 615 only supports WMA-DRM10 file Playing MP3, WMA, or WMA-DRM10 Music 1. Press and hold the button to power ON the T.sonic. The Main Menu will appear. If the T.sonic is already on, press the button to enter the Main Menu. -
Page 15: Radio Mode
2. Navigate to the file you want to delete with the buttons. 3. With the file highlighted, press the button. A “Delete? yes / no” message will appear. 4. Use the button to highlight “yes” and press to permanently delete the file. RADIO Mode︱... -
Page 16: Saving A Radio Station
Saving a Radio Station The T.sonic lets you save (preset) your 20 favorite radio stations ( CH 01 to CH 20). To save a station: 1. Use to select the radio station (FM frequency) that you want to save. 2. Press (don’t hold) the button to display the preset channel selector buttons to select the channel number ( CH 01 to CH 20) to save the 3. -
Page 17: Record Mode
RECORD Mode︱ The T.sonic 615 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.”... -
Page 18: File Navigator
File Navigator The File Navigator is a fast and convenient way of moving between tracks, files and folders. 1. In the RECORD mode, press and hold the button to enter the File Navigator. 2. The “MICIN.DIR” or “FMIN.DIR” folder will appear, and a list of available recordings will be shown. -
Page 19: Settings
Settings︱ The Settings Menu 1. Press the button to enter the Main Menu. 2. Use the 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. -
Page 20: Repeat Mode
4. Press to increase or decrease levels in 1.0dB steps (Adjustment range: -7dB to +8dB) 5. Press to save the new User EQ settings and return to the SETTINGS menu. Repeat Mode There are seven Repeat modes to choose from: (plays all music files available one time, in consecutive order) Normal (continuously repeats the current song),... -
Page 21: Play Speed
Play Speed The speed at which an audio file is played can be increased or decreased. Playback speeds can be set to: 0.67 X (very slow), 0.80x (slow), 1.00x (normal), 1.14x (fast) , 1.33x (very fast). 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use to select the “Play Speed”... -
Page 22: Vad (Voice Activity Detection)
Maximum Record Time / Quality Table Sample rate Channels Low (8KHz) 2 (stereo) 64 hrs 128 hrs FM Radio Recording Med (16KHz) 2 (stereo) 32 hrs 64 hrs High (32KHz) 2 (stereo) 16 hrs 32 hrs Sample rate Channels Low (8KHz) 1 (mono) 128 hrs 256 hrs... -
Page 23: Contrast
Contrast The contrast of the OLED display can be adjusted for brighter or darker text. Higher contrast levels will drain the battery faster, while lowering the contrast level will provide better battery life. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use to select the “Contrast” icon and press 2. -
Page 24: Lyrics Sync
Lyrics Sync This feature displays the lyrics of a song (if available) simultaneously during music playback. Note: For Lyrics Sync to work, an “.LRC” file with the exact same file name as its corresponding .MP3 song must be transferred to the T.sonic in the same folder as the MP3 file. Ex: If the MP3 file is “GM-Last_Christmas.mp3”, the LRC lyrics file must be named “GM-Last_Christmas.lrc”... -
Page 25: Time Zone
2. Use to select the ”Set Date/Time “ icon and press 3. Use 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. Use the buttons to adjust the values of each field. -
Page 26: Fm Reset
1. In the SETTINGS menu, use to select the “Date/Time Settings” icon press 2. Use to select the “Daylight Saving” icon and press 3. Use to switch between “Enable” or “Disable” and press Enabling Daylight Saving Time will automatically adjust the T.sonic 615’s clock forward or backward one hour, depending on the time of year and the time zone you are in. -
Page 27: Music Transfer Protocol (Mtp)
2. Use the buttons to select your language and press to confirm. 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 T.sonic, the Music Transfer Protocol (MTP) must be enabled. -
Page 28: Driver Installation
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 ® T.sonic 615. Plug your T.sonic 615 into an available USB port and Windows will install the necessary files. -
Page 29: Connecting To A Computer
Connecting to a Computer︱ If you are using Windows Media Player 10 and want to play WMA-DRM10 music files, you must set the T.sonic’s Music Transfer Mode to MTP to transfer and synchronize music files between the computer and your T.sonic 615. Transferring Files to the T.sonic If you want to use your T.sonic 615 to listen to music other than the Radio, you must transfer MP3, WMA, or WMA-DRM10 music files to the player. -
Page 30: Disconnecting From A Computer
Figure 6. The T.sonic 615 shows up as a Removable Disk in the My Computer window *Note: “(F:)” is an example drive letter – your “My Computer" window may differ 3. To transfer normal MP3 and WMA music files to the T.sonic, the MTP (see Music Transfer Protocol) mode in the Settings menu must be set to “USB.”... - Page 31 Removing the T.sonic 615 in Mac™ OS 10.0 or Later 1. Drag the Disk icon that corresponds to your T.sonic 615 into the trashcan. 2. Unplug your T.sonic 615 from the USB port Removing the T.sonic 615 in Linux™ Kernel 2.4 or Later 1.
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Page 32: T.sonic™ Utility Software
T.sonic™ Utility Software︱ The bundled software CD includes some very useful software tools that can help you manage your data increase productivity. Please read the following instructions before using the T.sonic ™ Utility program. The T.sonic Utility has four functions: (Use the T.sonic 615 to temporarily lock your computer) PC-Lock (Divide your T.sonic’s memory into Public and Private areas) - Page 33 Figure 10. Choose a language 5. The “InstallShield Wizard” window will appear. Click the “ Next ” button to continue. The InstallShield Wizard will guide you through the installation process. Figure 11. T.sonic Utility InstallShield Wizard 6. When the T.sonic 615 Utility is finished installing, click the “Finish” button to exit the wizard.
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Page 34: Pc-Lock
Figure 12. Installation complete 7. The T.sonic Utility program can be found in: “ -> Programs -> T.sonic Utility .” PC-Lock With PC-Lock, you can use your T.sonic as a key to temporarily lock your computer while you are away. 1. - Page 35 Figure 14. Enable PC-Lock 4. You can change the text displayed on the screen while the computer is locked in the “ Screen Saver Message ” field. Figure 15. PC-Lock Screen Saver text 5. You can adjust the period of time that your computer will be locked for with the “Enable Timer”...
- Page 36 Figure 16. PC-Unlock Timer 6. Click the “ OK ” button to start the PC-Lock. Figure 17. Start PC-Lock When PC-Lock is enabled, your computer will be locked when the T.sonic is unplugged While your computer is locked, the screen will display the “Screen Saver Message” text.
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Page 37: Partition
Partition This feature allows you to create a secure password-protected area on the T.sonic for your personal files. You can adjust the size of Public and Private areas, and add a password to protect the Private area. Data stored in the Private area will be kept secure and can only be accessed with your password. -
Page 38: Log In / Log Out
Figure 20. Password and Hint 6. Click the “ Start ” button to complete Partition & Security setup. The process may take a few minutes. 7. 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 T.sonic. -
Page 39: Changing Your Password
Figure 22. 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 T.sonic and the computer, click the “... -
Page 40: Forgotten Passwords
Figure 25. 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. -
Page 41: Troubleshooting
T.sonic 615 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 ®... - Page 42 T.sonic. To retrieve the default format, visit http://www.transcendusa.com and download a Firmware from Transcend’s download center. How do I find out what Windows Media Player version I am using? 1. Open your Windows Media Player program.
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Page 43: Specifications
Up to 10 years Data Retention: ≥ 100,000 times Erase Cycles: ≥ 90dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio: CE, FCC, BSMI Certificates: 2-years Warranty: Ordering Information︱ Device Description Memory Size Transcend P/N T.sonic 615 MP3 Music Player TS2GMP615 T.sonic 615 MP3 Music Player TS4GMP615... -
Page 44: Transcend Limited Warranty
This warranty is subject to the conditions and limitations set forth herein. Duration of Warranty: The Transcend T.sonic 615 is covered by this warranty for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. Proof of purchase including the date of purchase is required for warranty service.