Transcend 630 User Manual

Transcend 630 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ™ T.sonic User’s Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ...1 Package Contents...1 Features...2 System Requirements...3 Safety Precautions ...4 General Use...4 Backing Up Data ...4 Caution: Risk of Deafness ...4 Reminders...4 Product Overview ...5 A-B Repeat/Rec Button...5 Menu Button...5 LOCK Switch...5 Hi-Speed Mini USB 2.0 Port ...5 Back-Fast Rewind Button ...5 Next-Fast Forward Button...5 PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF Button ...5 Volume Up Button...5...
  • Page 3 A-B Repeat: Repeat a Section of a Track...9 Lock ...9 ™ Reset the T.sonic 630...9 MUSIC Mode ...10 Play MP3, WMA and WMA-DRM10 (Subscription) Music ...10 File Navigator Mode...10 Delete a file in the MUSIC Mode...11 RADIO Mode ...12 Listen to the Radio ...12 Selecting a Radio Station...12...
  • Page 4 Driver Installation for Linux Connecting to a Computer ...38 Download and Upload Music and other Files ...39 Disconnecting from a Computer ...41 ™ Removing the T.sonic 630 in Windows ™ Removing the T.sonic 630 in Mac ™ Remove the T.sonic 630 in Linux ™...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Karaoke-type Lyrics display, A-B repeat functions and variable Track Playback speeds. Your ™ 630 supports Hi-speed USB 2.0 for faster uploading and downloading of data, or music files to T.sonic and from a computer. Using the A-B repeat and variable Track Playback speed features allows you to continuously replay a designated section of a track at slower/faster speeds;...
  • Page 6: Features

    Quick Instruction Guide Features MP3 Player that supports MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM10 (subscription music) and WAV music formats FM Radio (FM Radio recording and the ability to preset 20 FM radio stations) Advanced Digital Voice Recorder: specify an individual (memo), or group (meeting) environment One-Touch Recording: even when Powered OFF, press and hold the REC button to start the Built-in Microphone Recording Karaoke-type lyrics display...
  • Page 7: System Requirements

    System Requirements Desktop or notebook computer with a working USB port. One of following Operating Systems (OS): ® Windows ® Windows 2000 ® Windows ™ OS 10.0, or later ™ Linux Kernel 2.4, or later...
  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    These usage and safety guidelines are IMPORTANT! Please follow them carefully. ™ 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 Carefully unpack the contents of the T.sonic...
  • Page 9: Product Overview

    Product Overview Figure 1. T.sonic 630 Reset Switch A-B Repeat/Rec Button Menu Button LOCK Switch Hi-Speed Mini USB 2.0 Port Back-Fast Rewind Button Next-Fast Forward Button PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF Volume Up Button Volume Down Button Line-In Port White Text OLED Display...
  • Page 10: Oled Display

    ICON Indicates that the Player is setup to auto Power OFF Sleep Mode A-B Repeat/ Indicates the A-B Repeat/Repeat/Shuffle modes: Normal, Repeat One, Repeat/Shuffle Repeat All, Shuffle and Repeat in Folder Modes Preset the player to make an automatic Radio, MIC recording Preset Record Indicates the Equalizer (EQ) mode: Normal, POP, Rock, Classical, Jazz, EQ Mode...
  • Page 11: Basic Operation

    630. Basic Operation ™ 630 for the first time you need to charge the internal battery for Figure 3. Connecting to a Computer appears on the OLED Display, this means that the is on. You must switch off the “LOCK” before you can ™...
  • Page 12: Power Off

    Fast Forward a track. to Fast Rewind a track. until you reach the desired volume in any Mode to enter the Main Menu. The Main Menu gives you to Power OFF the T.sonic ™ 630. until you reach the desired...
  • Page 13: Make An Audio Recording

    ™ Reset the T.sonic You can Reset the unit by pressing the “Reset” button ™ 630 is its Built-in Microphone. for more than 2 seconds (even when Powered OFF) ™ for more than 2 seconds during a recording to stop...
  • Page 14: Music Mode

    MP3/WMA, or WMA-DRM10 file. 4. Press the “PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF” button music file. ™ 630 only supports Mpeg I Layer 3 and WMA files compressed at a rate between 32Kbps – T.sonic 320Kbps. File Navigator Mode The File Navigator is a fast and convenient way of moving between tracks, files and folders. You can also use the File Navigator to select tracks for your own personal Playlist.
  • Page 15: Delete A File In The Music Mode

    5. Pressing the “Menu” button 6. Pressing the “Menu” button (top folder level). 7. Pressing the “Menu” button Navigator. Delete a file in the MUSIC Mode 1. In the MUSIC Mode, Press and Hold the “Menu” button 2. Press the “Next-Fast Forward” button folder.
  • Page 16: Radio Mode

    , or “Back-Fast Rewind” button , or “Back-Fast Rewind” button , or “Back-Fast Rewind” button , or “Volume Down” button to display the channel numbers 1 to 20 on the screen. to select to enter the to adjust ™ 630’s memory.
  • Page 17 3. Press the “Next-Fast Forward” button , or “Back-Fast Rewind” button to select the channel number where you want to save the Radio station. 4. Press the “A-B/REC” button again to save the selected station to the channel number.
  • Page 18: Recall A Saved Station

    2 (stereo) 6 hrs RECORD Mode to select during a recording will Pause the again will resume the 64 hrs 128 hrs 32 hrs 64 hrs 24 hrs 48 hrs 16 hrs 32 hrs 12 hrs 24 hrs ™ 630 cannot...
  • Page 19: Record Sound

    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.
  • Page 20: Record Using The Built-In Microphone

    1 (mono) 16 hrs 1 (mono) 12 hrs ™ 630’s Microphone to the source of the sound the higher the quality ™ 630’s Line-In port. for more than 2 seconds to begin an audio recording for more than 2 ™...
  • Page 21: Record Using The Line-In Connection

    16 hrs 1 (mono) 12 hrs ™ 630’s Line-In port and connect the other end of the Line-In for more than 2 seconds to begin recording the source for more than 2 seconds during a recording to stop the recording Channels...
  • Page 22: Play A Recorded Sound File

    [/Root.DIR/] (top folder level) will quit the 32 hrs 64 hrs 24 hrs 48 hrs 16 hrs 32 hrs 12 hrs 24 hrs ™ 630 cannot to select to enter the to select a to enter the Navigator. to select a file and press the...
  • Page 23: Delete A File In The Record Mode

    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. 3. Press the “PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF” button Forward” button , or “Back-Fast Rewind” button “A-B/REC” button , or “Back-Fast Rewind”...
  • Page 24: Settings

    Enter the Settings Menu 1. Press the “Menu” button 2. Press the “Next-Fast Forward” button the “SETTINGS” icon , then press the “PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF” button the SETTINGS Mode. Repeat Mode There are several REPEAT Modes to choose from: Normal, Repeat One, Repeat All, Repeat Shuffle and Repeat Folder.
  • Page 25 setting and return to the SETTINGS Menu. You will instantly hear the different sound effect in your earphones.
  • Page 26: User Eq Customization

    User EQ Customization The User EQ allows you to customize the settings of a 5 Band Equalizer to your personal preferences. 1. In the EQUALIZER Mode, press the “Next-Fast Forward” button button to select the Set User EQ icon button to enter the Set USER EQ Mode.
  • Page 28: Sleep

    Contrast level and return to the SETTINGS Menu. Language Sets the T.sonic ™ 630’s User language, including the display of song and artist titles. The player supports 12 User languages. 1. In the SETTINGS Menu, press the “Next-Fast Forward” button button...
  • Page 29: Sync Lyrics

    , then press the “PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF” , or “Back-Fast Rewind” button , or “Back-Fast Rewind” , then press the “PLAY/PAUSE/PWR , or “Back-Fast Rewind” button to select the Playback Speed and return to the to change to select the new to switch ™ 630 will...
  • Page 30: Music Transfer Mode

    ON-OFF” button to enter the PLAYLIST MANAGER Mode. , then press the “PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF” , or “Back-Fast Rewind” button ™ 630. If you are using a Mac, or Linux computer, , or “Back-Fast Rewind” button ™ 630. , or “Back-Fast Rewind”...
  • Page 31: About

    1. In the SETTINGS Menu, press the “Next-Fast Forward” button button to select the About icon to display the ABOUT information on the OLED screen. , or “Back-Fast Rewind” button ™ 630’s firmware version and memory capacity. , then press the “PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF” button , or “Back-Fast Rewind”...
  • Page 32: 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 ™...
  • Page 33: World Time

    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. 1. In the SETTINGS Menu, press the “Next-Fast Forward” button button to select the TIME Settings icon button to enter the TIME Settings Menu.
  • Page 34: Daylight Saving Time (Dst)

    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. 1. In the SETTINGS Menu, press the “Next-Fast Forward” button button to select the TIME Settings icon button to enter the TIME Settings Menu.
  • Page 35: Advanced Record Settings

    1 (stereo/mono) 12/24 hrs 1 (stereo/mono) 8/16 hrs 1 (stereo/mono) 6/12 hrs ™ 630’s Microphone to the source of the sound the higher the quality , or “Back-Fast Rewind” , or “Back-Fast Rewind” to switch 64/128 hrs 128/256 hrs 32/64 hrs...
  • Page 36 Recordings are recorded in Stereo, or Mono depending on the Line-In device that is used.
  • Page 37: Rec Environment

    “PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF” button selection and return to the REC Settings Menu. ™ 630’s Built-in Microphone, so you can record a Memo (record a person , then press the “PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF” , or “Back-Fast Rewind” button ™...
  • Page 39: Vad (Voice Activation Detection)

    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.
  • Page 40 Preset REC Menu. , or “Back-Fast Rewind” button ™ 630 to automatically record. Press the “Volume Up” button to adjust the FM frequency by 0.1 MHz each time until to quickly auto-scan to the desired frequency. to advance to the Preset REC time setup.
  • Page 41: Driver Installation

    ™ 1. When the T.sonic 630 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. Please disconnect your T.sonic 630 from the computer when you want to use the player.
  • Page 42: Connecting To A Computer

    1. 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.
  • Page 43: Download And Upload Music And Other Files

    Figure 6. Mini USB Cable and Connecting to a Computer ™ 630 to listen to music other than the Radio you must download MP3, ™ 630. If you are using Windows Media Player 10, or you want ™...
  • Page 44 ™ 630’s screen will display a “READY” message, ™ 630’s MTP Folder, all other files should be dropped on to ™ 630’s corresponding Removable Disk drive letter, . When the players’ screen returns to the “READY” message you will ™...
  • Page 45: Disconnecting From A Computer

    Remove the T.sonic 630 in Linux Execute umount /mnt/ T.sonic to un-mount the device. Then unplug your T.sonic port. ™ 630, always ensure the OLED Display is not in the ™ ® 630 in Windows Me, 2000 and XP Figure 9. Safely Remove Hardware ™...
  • Page 46: T.sonic ™ Utility Software

    To use the T.sonic Utility, you must log in to the Windows Installing the T.sonic Utility Program 1. Put the Software CD into the CD-ROM (Auto-Run supported). Click on the “T.sonic 630 Utility” button. 2. Choose your setup language. Click on the “OK” button to continue.
  • Page 47 InstallShield Wizard will guide you through the T.sonic 630 Utility Program installation process. Figure 13. T.sonic Utility Program InstallShield Wizard 4. When the T.sonic 630 Utility is finished installing, click on the “Finish” button to exit the wizard. Figure 14. Installation complete...
  • Page 48: Using The T.sonic Utility Program

    Using the T.sonic Utility Program The T.sonic Utility* provides you with several software options including a: To use the T.sonic Utility , you must log in to the Windows PC-Lock Function Boot-Up Function Partition & Security Function Recovery Function Figure 15. T.sonic Utility Menu ®...
  • Page 49: Pc-Lock Function

    When the PC-Lock Function is enabled, you can use your T.sonic protecting it from use by others. The PC-Lock function is not supported in the Mac To use the PC-Lock function, you must log in to the Windows OS with Administrator rights. PC-Lock Function for Windows 1.
  • Page 50 3. After selecting the Enable PC-Lock you can type the Text to be displayed on the screen while the computer is locked. 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.
  • Page 51: Lock Your Computer

    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. Unlock Your Computer To unlock the computer, you must re-insert your T.sonic ™...
  • Page 52: Boot-Up Function

    ® If you are using the Windows MS-DOS Boot Disk. After you setup the T.sonic run MS-DOS programs. This does not make the T.sonic Windows Startup files onto your T.sonic your hard drive, or a previously created Rescue Disk. To use the Boot-Up function, you must log in to the Windows OS with Administrator rights. A maximum capacity of 512MB is reserved for the Boot-Up disk sector in the USB-HDD (Windows 98SE only) formats.
  • Page 53 The T.sonic ™ and your computer system are now set up, so your T.sonic computer. If you are using the T.sonic on the computer. 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 startup disk.
  • Page 54: Partition & Security Function

    Partition & Security Function Enabling this feature allows you to setup a secure area on the T.sonic information with a Private Password. You can partition the T.sonic protected areas. Data and information in the Private Area is kept secure and can only be accessed by logging onto the T.sonic ™...
  • Page 55: Use The T.sonic ™ Security Features

    ™ Use the T.sonic Security Features 1. Click on the “Login/Logout” button in the “T.sonic Utility” window. 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”...
  • Page 56: Forgotten Your Password

    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. Forgotten your Password If you forget your password use the password hint to try and remember your password.
  • Page 57: 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 “ problem, you can use the T.sonic Utility program’s Recovery Function to restore the T.sonic default factory settings.
  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    If a problem occurs with your T.sonic 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.
  • Page 59 Cannot hear track playback 1. Have you downloaded any music files onto the T.sonic 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.
  • Page 60 Cannot listen to DRM music on my T.sonic 630? 1. The T.sonic ™ 630 only supports WMA-DRM10 music files, is this the file type you are using? 2. Did you use the MTP “ Music Transfer Mode ” to transfer music to the T.sonic ™ 630 ? Sync Lyrics: Why can’t I see the words of the song I am listening to?
  • Page 61: Specifications

    Erase Cycles: • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: • Certificates: • Warranty: Ordering Information Device Description ™ 630 MP3 Music Player T.sonic ™ 630 MP3 Music Player T.sonic ™ 630 MP3 Music Player T.sonic Specifications 73 mm × 33 mm × 12.5 mm...
  • Page 62: Transcend Limited Warranty

    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.sonic...
  • Page 63: Glossary Icons

    Select this icon to access your MP3, WMA and WMA-DRM10 music files. MUSIC: Select this icon to choose, save, listen to and record a Radio station. RADIO: Select this icon to access the Audio Recordings you made. RECORD: Select this icon to customize the T.sonic’s settings to your specific preferences. Settings: Select this icon to repeat a song, a section of a song, or all the songs in a folder.
  • Page 64 Select this icon to set the sensitivity of recording audio from a person, or REC Environment: group. Select this icon to choose the method of recording: Built-in Microphone, or REC Input Device: Line-In (external microphone, CD Player). Voice Activation Detection, Select this icon to setup for gapless audio recordings. VAD: Select this icon to preset the player to make an automatic audio recording.
  • Page 65: Terminology

    Terminology A-B repeat...2, 3 Function that allows a user to mark a designated section of a track for continuous replay. auto-scan...12, 27 Automatically-scan begins a search process that will continue until a recognized signal is arrived at. cable...2, 4, 7, 31, 32 Device that is used to connect one hardware device to another without a loss in function.
  • Page 66 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...4, 3, 30, 34, 35, 42 MACintosh is a computer operating system used in Apple computers.

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