Transcend MP330 User Manual
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User's Manual
Digital Music Player
MP330

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Digital Music Player MP330...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction︱ ..................5 Package Contents︱ ................5 Features︱ .................... 7 System Requirements︱ ..............7 Safety Precautions︱................8 General Use ........................8 Backing Up Data ........................8 Caution: Risk of Deafness....................8 Reminders ..........................9 Player Controls︱ ................10 Music Playback Screen︱ ..............11 Basic Operation︱...
  • Page 3 OS 10.0 or Later ..............29 ® Driver Installation for Linux Kernel 2.4 or Later ............29 Connecting to a Computer︱ ............. 30 Transferring Files to the MP330..................30 Disconnecting from a Computer ............32 Troubleshooting︱ ................33 Specifications︱ ................. 35 Ordering Information︱ ..............35...
  • Page 4 Transcend Limited Warranty︱ ............37...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    FM radio, advanced digital voice recording, direct Line-In recording, karaoke-style lyrics display, A-B repeat functions and variable track playback speeds. Your MP330 is equipped with a High-speed USB 2.0 interface to transfer data and music files to and from your computer quickly and easily. The A-B repeat and variable track playback speed features allows you to continuously replay specific sections of an audio file at slower or faster speeds –...
  • Page 6 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 7: Features

    Features︱ upports MP3, WMA, FLAC, and WMA-DRM10 (subscription music), WAV music files Vivid all-white OLED screen displays clear text at any angle and in any light Recordable FM Radio with 20 station presets Built-in microphone and direct Line-In recording (for CD players, or other devices) Playlist Builder Karaoke-style synchronized lyrics display VAD (Voice Activity Detection) for high quality gapless audio recordings...
  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    MP330.  Never connect the MP330 to a USB hub. USB hubs connect to multiple devices at the same time, resulting in inadequate or unstable power supply. This may cause damage to your digital music player. Known problems caused by connecting to a USB hub include reduced playback time, random resets, and in the worst case, permanent damage to the player‟s firmware.
  • Page 9: Reminders

    If you leave the digital music player plugged into a notebook computer that is running on battery power, the player will gradually drain power from your notebook‟s battery.  Follow the procedures in the “Disconnecting from a Computer” section to properly remove your MP330 from a computer. ...
  • Page 10: Player Controls

    Player Controls︱ High-speed USB 2.0 Connector White Monochrome OLED Display A-B Repeat / REC Menu Button Hold Switch Volume Up Play / Pause / Power Next / Fast-Forward Volume Down Previous / Rewind Reset Button Microphone Headphone Jack Lanyard Attachment Loop Line-In Port...
  • Page 11: Music Playback Screen

    Music Playback Screen︱ ICON INDICATION Record Source Built-in Microphone, FM Radio or Line-In Indicates Voice Activity Detection is enabled Record Quality Indicates the Record Quality, Low Quality, Medium Quality, High Quality Normal, Repeat One, Repeat All, Shuffle, Normal in Folder, Repeat in Repeat Mode Folder, Shuffle in Folder and A-B Repeat EQ Mode...
  • Page 12: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation︱ Charging the Battery Remove the MP330‟s cap and plug its USB connector directly into an available USB port on your desktop or notebook computer. The MP330‟s internal Li-ion battery will begin charging. A battery charging indicator will appear in the upper right hand corner of the player‟s screen. Leave the player plugged in until the battery charging animation stops.
  • Page 13: Play A Song

     The power off animation will be displayed: Play a Song Press the button to play a selected music or recording file. Pause a Song Press to pause and un-pause a song or recording during playback. Next Track Press to skip to the next available song. Previous Track Press to go back to the previous song.
  • Page 14: Hold

    MP330‟s buttons will be disabled, and cannot accidentally When the be pressed while in your pocket. Reset If the MP330 is not functioning properly, you can reboot by pressing RESET for 3 to 5 seconds.
  • Page 15: Music Mode

     Please see the Specifications section for a list of all music file formats the MP330 supports.  If the music player cannot find any compatible files, a “No Music Files” message will be displayed.
  • Page 16: Playlists

    Playlists For quick and easy playback of your favorite songs, the MP330 supports M3U, PLA, and WPL playlist formats, and also includes its own user-editable playlist (My Playlist). 1. In the MUSIC mode, press and hold the button, then highlight “Playlists”...
  • Page 17 1. Select “My Playlist” and press 2. Use the buttons to find the song you want to remove. 3. With the file highlighted, press the button and select “Remove from My Playlist.” 4. Use the buttons to highlight “Yes” and press to remove the file from My Playlist, or select “No”to go back without altering the Playlist.
  • Page 18: Radio Mode

    Saving a Radio Station The MP330 lets you save 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.
  • Page 19: Recalling A Saved Station

    Recalling a Saved Station In the RADIO mode press (don‟t hold) to display your saved stations (CH 01 to CH 20). Use the buttons to select a channel number and press to listen to it. Recording the Radio Select a radio station that you want to record. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to begin recording the station.
  • Page 20: Record Mode

    2 seconds in any mode (except Radio) or select RECORD from the Main Menu to activate the MP330‟s built-in microphone and begin voice recording. 2. An automatically generated file name for your recording will appear on the screen.
  • Page 21: Line-In Recording

     For best results, try to position the MP330’s Microphone as close as possible to the source of the sound or voice you are recording. Line-in Recording The MP330‟s default record source is its built-in microphone. To enable Line-in recording, please see “Settings / REC Settings / Record Source”...
  • Page 22: Settings

    Settings︱ 1. Press the button to enter the Main Menu. 2. Use the buttons to select “SETTINGS” and press 3. To exit the SETTINGS menu, press the button. Equalizer (EQ) Mode There are seven equalizer modes to choose from: Normal, Pop, Rock, Classical,...
  • Page 23: Repeat Mode

    In the SETTINGS menu, use Record Source Select between MIC (Built-In Microphone) or LINE-IN (for CD Players or other sources) as the Audio Recording method used by the MP330. 1. In the REC Settings menu, use the buttons to select “Record Source” and press 2.
  • Page 24: Record Quality

    Note: The above recording times may not be possible if space is limited or the battery power is low. VAD (Voice Activity Detection) VAD allows the MP330 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 MP330 will temporarily stop recording until the person(s) starts speaking again.
  • Page 25: 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. Use to select “Contrast” and press 2.
  • Page 26: Lyrics Sync

    “15 min”, “30 min”, or “60 min”. When the selected time is reached, the MP330 will automatically power off. Auto Power Off This function sets a time delay to automatically power-off the MP330 after a certain period of time with no user input. 1. Use to select “Auto Power Off”...
  • Page 27: Fm Band

    “FM Reset” and press 2. Use to select “Yes” to reset your FM stations or “No” to keep them. Press confirm. Language Sets the MP330‟s display language, including menus, song/album titles, artist names, and lyrics. The player supports 14 User languages.
  • Page 28: Music Transfer Protocol (Mtp)

    If you own WMA-DRM10 music files or if you want to use Windows Media Player (version 10 or higher) to synchronize music between your computer and the MP330, the Music Transfer Protocol (MTP) must be enabled. This setting lets you switch between MTP or USB transfer modes.
  • Page 29: Driver Installation

    My Computer window. ® Driver Installation for Mac OS 10.0 or Later No drivers are required. Plug your MP330 into an available USB port and your computer will automatically detect it. ® Driver Installation for Linux Kernel 2.4 or Later...
  • Page 30: Connecting To A Computer

    Transferring Files to the MP330 If you want to use your MP330 to listen to music other than the Radio, you must transfer music files to the player. When the MP330 is connected to a computer it is locked into transferring files. You will not be able to play or record any music at this time.
  • Page 31 “WRITING…” message. After files have been successfully transferred, the “CONNECTED” message will be displayed again.  When you copy files or folders from the MP330 to your computer, the player will display a “READING…” message indicating that files are being transferred to the computer. After files have been successfully transferred, the “CONNECTED”...
  • Page 32: Disconnecting From A Computer

    4. Unplug the MP330 from your computer. Disconnecting the MP330 in Mac OS 10.0 or Later 1. Drag the Disk icon that corresponds to your MP330 into the trashcan. 2. Unplug your MP330 from the USB port ...
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Cannot transfer files to the MP330 Unplug the MP330 from your computer, wait a moment, and plug it back in. If this does not work, use a paperclip or pencil tip to hold down the “Reset” button for 3 to 5 seconds.
  • Page 34 MP330 just isn’t working properly If your MP330 ever stops working properly, or locks up, try powering it on and off a few times, if this does not correct the problem you can Reset the MP330 by using a paperclip or pencil tip to hold down the “Reset” button for 3 to 5 seconds.
  • Page 35: Specifications

    USB hub or extension cable used. This message does not indicate a problem with the music player. Plug the MP330 directly into your computer‟s USB port or a Transcend USB Power Adapter to properly charge its internal battery.
  • Page 36: Recycling & Environmental Considerations

    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.
  • Page 37: Transcend Limited Warranty

    Duration of Warranty: The Transcend MP330 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. Transcend will inspect the product and decide whether to repair or replace it.

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