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  • Page 1 ™ T.sonic User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction .................... 5 Package Contents ........................5 Features ..........................6 System Requirements......................6 Safety Precautions ................. 7 Backing Up Data........................7 Caution: Risk of Deafness .....................7 Reminders..........................7 Product Overview................... 8 Color LCD Display.................. 9 Basic Operation..................10 Charging the Battery ......................10 Power ON ..........................10 Power OFF ..........................11 Play a Track ..........................11...
  • Page 3 Saving a Radio Station......................17 Recall a Saved Station ......................17 Record a Radio Station ......................18 RECORD Mode ..................20 Record Sound........................20 Record using the Built-In Microphone................20 File Navigator Mode ......................21 Delete a file in the RECORD Mode ..................22 VIDEO Mode..................24 ™...
  • Page 4 Disconnecting from a Computer............53 ™ T.sonic Software ................54 Software System Requirements..................54 ™ Installing the T.sonic Software ..................54 Transcend Multimedia Converter ............56 Slideshow Maker .................. 59 ™ T.sonic Utility Software ..............61 Installing the T.sonic Utility Program .................61 PC-Lock Function................. 63 ®...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    ™ ™ your T.sonic 840. The stylish T.sonic 840 from Transcend will change the way you think about your multimedia content forever. Package Contents The T.sonic ™...

  • Page 6: Features

    Quick Instruction Guide Features 1.8-inch (176 x 220 pixel) Super Color LCD Display for Playing Videos and Photos Plays Music, Video (.mtv) and Photos (.jpg, .bmp) MP3 Player 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 Ability to read E-books (.txt) Karaoke-type lyrics display...

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    Next to an air conditioner, electric heater or other heat sources o 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 ™...

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Product Overview Microphone Earphones Jack Neck Strap Hole Menu Switch Menu (In) Next / Fast Forward (Down) Previous / Fast Rewind (Up) Hi-Speed Mini USB 2.0 Port LOCK Switch Volume Up Button Volume Down Button A-B Repeat / Rec Button Reset Switch PLAY / PAUSE / POWER ON-OFF Button 1.8”...

  • Page 9: Color Lcd Display

    Color LCD Display Figure 1. Color LCD Display ICON INDICATION Indicates the Player is setup to auto Power OFF Sleep Mode Indicates when the Lock switch is enabled Lock Indicates the Battery power level Battery Indicates the file length Scrollbar Indicates the Song title and Album and/or Artist name Album/Artist Indicates the Track number and Playtime length...

  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation ™ Before using the T.sonic 840 for the first time you need to charge the internal battery for at least 12 hours by plugging it into a computer using the Mini USB to USB A-Type cable. Charging the Battery Plug the small end of the Mini USB to USB A-Type cable into the Mini USB connector on the T.sonic ™...

  • Page 11: Power Off

    Power OFF Press and Hold the “PLAY / PAUSE / POWER ON-OFF” button to Power OFF the ™ T.sonic 840. It takes a few seconds to Power OFF the unit. The Color LCD screen will display the Power OFF status. Play a Track Press the “PLAY / PAUSE / POWER ON-OFF”...

  • Page 12: File Navigation

    Menu gives you access to the MUSIC, RADIO, RECORD, VIDEO, PHOTO, E-book and SETTINGS Modes. File Navigation Press and Hold the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) in the MUSIC, RECORD, VIDEO, PHOTO, or E-book Mode to enter the File Navigator for that mode. Make an Audio Recording Press and Hold the “A-B Repeat / Rec”...

  • Page 13: Music Mode

    MUSIC Mode If you want to buy DRM (Digital Rights Management) music online please be advised that ™ the T.sonic 840 only supports WMA-DRM10 music files and you must use the MTP Music Transfer Mode to transfer the files to the player. Play MP3, WMA and WMA-DRM10 (Subscription) Music 1.

  • Page 14: File Navigator Mode

    3. Push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) to select a desired MP3/WMA, or WMA-DRM10 file. 4. Press the “PLAY / PAUSE / POWER ON-OFF” button to play the MP3/WMA, or WMA-DRM10 music file. ™ 840 only supports Mpeg I Layer 3 and WMA files compressed at a rate between 32Kbps – T.sonic 320Kbps.

  • Page 15: Delete A File In The Music Mode

    6. Pushing the “Menu Switch” up (Previous) and selecting the top entry in the root directory [/Root.DIR/] (top folder level) will quit the Navigator. Delete a file in the MUSIC Mode 1. In the MUSIC Mode, Press and Hold the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) to enter the Navigator.

  • Page 16: Radio Mode

    RADIO Mode Listen to the Radio 1. The Earphones must be plugged in to listen to the Radio. 2. Press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) to enter the Main Menu. 3. Push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) until you reach the “RADIO”...

  • Page 17: Increase/Decrease The Volume

    Increase/Decrease the Volume 1. Press once, or Press and Hold the “Volume Up” button “ ”, or “Volume Down” button “ ” until you reach the desired volume level. Saving a Radio Station You can save your 20 favorite Radio stations from CH 01 to CH 20 in the T.sonic ™...

  • Page 18: Record A Radio Station

    2. Push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) to select the channel number of the Radio station to which you want to listen and press the “PLAY / PAUSE / POWER ON-OFF” button then the Radio station that has been saved to this channel will begin to play. 3.
  • Page 19 7. Radio Recordings are saved in the RECORD Mode in the [/FMIN.DIR/] folder, Recorded Radio files are saved in the order [Month/DayF001.WAV], then [Month/DayF002.WAV], and so forth. Recorded Radio files can be accessed using the File Navigator. Sample rate Channels Low (8KHz) 2 (stereo) 64 hrs...

  • Page 20: Record Mode

    RECORD Mode Record Sound ™ The T.sonic 840 has advanced recording features and is capable of recording audio from 2 different sources: FM Radio or Built-In Microphone. Both are capable of making very high quality Audio Recordings. The FM Radio recording feature has been covered in the previous section “Record a Radio Station.”...

  • Page 21: File Navigator Mode

    of the recording. Play a Recorded Sound File 1. Press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) to enter the Main Menu. 2. Push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) until you reach the “A-B Repeat / Rec” icon. Press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) to enter the RECORD Mode.

  • Page 22: Delete A File In The Record Mode

    2. Navigator starts at the location of the file you just played. Push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) to select a folder or push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) up (Previous) to select a [Month/DayM00x.WAV] or [Month/DayF00x.WAV] file and press the “PLAY / PAUSE / POWER ON-OFF”...
  • Page 23 4. Push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) to select YES, or NO to Delete the file and press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) to confirm the selection and return to the NAVIGATOR Mode.

  • Page 24: Video Mode

    Forward the Video and Pressing and Holding the “Menu Switch” up (Previous) will Fast Rewind the Video. ™ 840 only supports “.mtv” video files. You must use the “Transcend Multimedia T.sonic Converter” Software to convert “.MPEG4,” “.DivX,” “.AVI” and “.xVID” video files to the “.mtv” format. File Navigator Mode The File Navigator is a fast and convenient way of moving between files and folders.

  • Page 25: Delete A File In The Video Mode

    2. Push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) to select a folder. 3. Press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) to enter a folder, push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) to select a file and press the “PLAY / PAUSE / POWER ON-OFF”...
  • Page 26 4. Push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) to select YES, or NO to Delete the file and press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) to confirm the selection and return to the NAVIGATOR Mode.

  • Page 27: Photo Mode

    PHOTO Mode ™ If you want to display Photos on your T.sonic 840 you must select a ‘.jpg’ or ‘.bmp’ photo file to transfer to the player. ™ Display JPG and BMP Photo files on your T.sonic 1. Press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) to enter the Main Menu.

  • Page 28: Delete A File In The Photo Mode

    2. Push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) to select a folder. 3. Press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) to enter a folder, push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) to select a file and press the “PLAY / PAUSE / POWER ON-OFF”...

  • Page 30: E-Book Mode

    E-book Mode ™ If you want to read E-books on your T.sonic 840 you must select a ‘.txt’ E-book file to transfer to the player. ™ Read TXT E-book files on your T.sonic 1. Press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) to enter the Main Menu.

  • Page 31: Delete A File In The E-Book Mode

    2. Push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) to select a folder. 3. Press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) to enter a folder, push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) to select a file and press the “PLAY / PAUSE / POWER ON-OFF”...

  • Page 33: Settings

    Settings Enter the Settings Menu 1. Press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) to enter the Main Menu. 2. Push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) until you reach the “SETTINGS” icon. Press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) to enter the SETTINGS Mode. Equalizer (EQ) Mode There are several EQUALIZER Modes to choose from: Normal, Classical, Rock, Pop, Jazz, Bass, User 1.

  • Page 34: 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, push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) select the User EQ item, then press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) to enter the USER EQ Mode.

  • Page 35: Repeat Mode

    Repeat Mode There are several REPEAT Modes to choose from: Normal, Repeat One, Repeat All, Shuffle and Normal/Repeat/Shuffle all the files in a Folder. 1. In the SETTINGS Menu, push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) select the Repeat item, then press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) to enter the REPEAT Mode.

  • Page 36: Record Quality

    2. Push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) to switch between the 5 Play Speed settings: 1.00x – 1.14x – 1.33x – 0.67x – 0.80x. Press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) to select the Play Speed and return to the SETTINGS Menu. Record Quality The quality of an audio recording can be set to Low (8,000Hz), Middle (16,000Hz), or High (32,000Hz), but the higher you set the Record Quality the greater the memory space required to save the resulting...

  • Page 37: Vad (Voice Activation Detection)

    2. Push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) to switch between the 3 Record Quality settings: Low – Middle – High. Press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) select the Record Quality level and return to the SETTINGS Menu. Sample rate Channels Low (8KHz)

  • Page 38: Sleep

    2. Push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) to select the DISABLE, or ENABLE option and press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) to confirm the selection and return to the SETTINGS Menu. Sleep Sets a time delay to automatically Power OFF the T.sonic ™...

  • Page 39: Screen Saver

    Screen Saver Sets a time delay for the screen to (1) display the Song Title, (2) display Clock, (3) go Blank, or (4) display Slide Show, if no buttons are being pressed e.g. After 30 Seconds of button inactivity the screen will go blank.

  • Page 40: Slide Show Time

    Slide Show Time Sets a time delay for the photo that is currently being displayed on the screen to change to the next photo. You must use the SlideShow Maker software application to setup a photo slideshow. The Slideshow feature will only work on “.sls” files. Please see the “SlideShow Maker”...

  • Page 41: Sync. Lyrics

    Sync. Lyrics Karaoke-type feature that displays the lyrics of a song on the Color LCD screen during Playback. 1. In the SETTINGS Menu, push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) select the Sync. Lyrics item, then press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) to enter the Sync.

  • Page 42: Time Zone

    2. Push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) to switch between the Time, Month, Day and Year. Press the “Volume Up” button “ ”, or “Volume Down” button “ ” to change the time, or date. 3. Press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) in the Date/Time Setting Menu to return to the SETTINGS Menu.

  • Page 43: Daylight

    2. In the Time Zone screen, push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) select the Time Zone you are in. 3. Press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) to confirm the new time zone and return to the SETTINGS Menu. Daylight The T.sonic ™...

  • Page 44: Language

    ™ 3. Enabling the Daylight Saving Time feature will automatically adjust the T.sonic 840’s Clock by plus, or minus one hour depending on the time of year and the time zone you are in. Language Sets the T.sonic ™ 840’s User language, including the display of song and artist titles. The player supports 13 User languages.

  • Page 45: Fm Reset

    FM Reset Resets the saved Radio stations, so the next time you enter the RADIO Mode the T.sonic ™ 840 will automatically scan and save the 20 strongest Radio station signals. 1. In the SETTINGS Menu, push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) select the FM Reset item, then press the “Menu Switch”...

  • Page 46: Usb Media Transfer Mode

    2. Push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) to select MTP, press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) to confirm the selection and return to the SETTINGS Menu. 3. When transferring files in the MTP Media Transfer Mode you will have the option of using two folders to store files, an MTP Media, or Data Folder.

  • Page 47: About

    2. Push the “Menu Switch” down (Next) or up (Previous) to select USB, press the “Menu Switch” inwards (MENU) to confirm the selection and return to the SETTINGS Menu. 3. In the USB Mode (WMA-DRM10 NOT supported) you can drag and drop files onto any media specific folders that you have created, or onto the T.sonic ™...

  • Page 48: 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 ® 840. Plug your T.sonic ™ 840 into an available USB port and Windows will install the necessary files.

  • Page 49: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer If you want to buy and play WMA-DRM10 (only) music files, or you are using Windows Media Player 10 you must choose the MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) Music Transfer Mode ™ to transfer and synchronize music files between the computer and your T.sonic 840.

  • Page 50: Download And Upload Music And Other Files

    Download and Upload Music and other Files If you want to buy and play WMA-DRM10 (only) music files, you must select Windows Media Player 10 to transfer and synchronize your WMA-DRM10 music files with the ™ T.sonic 840’s MTP Folder. Other than the Radio, if you want to be entertained by your T.sonic ™...
  • Page 51 3. After you connect the T.sonic ™ 840 to a computer its screen will display a “READY” message, ® indicating that files can be loaded onto the player. If you are using Windows a new Removable Disk drive with a newly assigned drive letter representing the T.sonic ™...
  • Page 52 ™ 6. Always disconnect the T.sonic from a computer by selecting and following the instructions for the ® “Safely Remove Hardware” icon that can be found on the Windows Toolbar at the bottom of the computer screen. Figure 7. Safely Remove Hardware...

  • Page 53: Disconnecting From A Computer

    Disconnecting from a Computer ™ Before removing your T.sonic 840, always ensure the Color LCD Display is not in the ™ READ/WRITE status, otherwise your files or T.sonic 840 may be damaged. ® ™ Removing the T.sonic 840 in Windows Me, 2000, XP and Vista 1.

  • Page 54: T.sonic Software

    1. Put the Software CD into the CD-ROM (Auto-Run supported). The T.sonic ™ Main Menu window will appear. Click on the “T.sonic 840 Software” button. Figure 10. T.sonic Main Menu 2. Select a setup language and click on the “OK” button to continue.
  • Page 55 Utility” software option and click on the “Next” button to begin “Slideshow Maker “T.sonic installing the software program. Figure 12. Select a Software Program 4. When the T.sonic 840 Utility is finished installing, click on the “Finish” button to exit the wizard.

  • Page 56: Transcend Multimedia Converter

    Converter software to convert your “.MPEG4 , ” “.DivX , ” “.AVI , ” or “.xVID” video files to the “.mtv” format. Transcend Multimedia Converter 1. Start the Transcend Multimedia Converter program and the MTV Video Converter main window will appear. Click on the “Input Video” button to continue. Figure 13. MTV Video Converter Main Menu 2.
  • Page 57 3. After you select a Video file for conversion to the “.mtv” format, click on the “Video Output” button to select a destination for the converted file. Figure 15. Select a Destination for the ‘.mtv’ file 4. After selecting a Video Output destination click on the “Start Conversion” button to begin the conversion.
  • Page 58 Figure 17. Conversion Complete...

  • Page 59: Slideshow Maker

    Slideshow Maker If you want to use the Slideshow feature on your T.sonic ™ 840 you must first, convert your Photo files to the ‘.sls’ file format using the Slideshow Maker, then transfer the Slideshow files to the player. The T.sonic ™...
  • Page 60 3. You can Preview the Photo files that you are going to convert in the Preview Panel. After you select all the Photo files that you want to convert to the “.sls” format, click on the “Transform” button to continue. Figure 20.

  • Page 61: T.sonic Utility Software

    Utility” software option in the Software Setup window, the “InstallShield Wizard” appears. Click on the “Next” button to continue. The InstallShield Wizard will guide you through the T.sonic 840 Utility Program installation process. Figure 24. T.sonic Utility Program InstallShield Wizard...
  • Page 62 2. When the T.sonic 840 Utility is finished installing, click on the “Finish” button to exit the wizard. Figure 25. Installation complete 3. The T.sonic Utility Software Program can be found in: Start > Programs >> T.sonic Utility .

  • Page 63: Pc-Lock Function

    PC-Lock Function When the PC-Lock Function is enabled, you can use your T.sonic ™ as a key to lock your computer protecting it from use by others. ™ ™ The PC-Lock function is not supported in the Mac or Linux Operating Systems.
  • Page 64 3. After selecting the Enable PC-Lock you can type the Text to be displayed on the screen while the computer is locked. Figure 28. Screen Saver Text 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 65: Lock Your Computer

    5. Click on the “OK” button to start the PC-Lock . Figure 30. 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 66: Partition & Security Function

    Partition & Security Function Enabling this feature allows you to setup a secure area on the T.sonic ™ to protect your personal information with a Private Password. You can partition the T.sonic ™ into Public and Private Password protected areas. Data and information in the Private Area is kept secure and can only be accessed by logging onto the T.sonic ™...

  • Page 67: Changing Your Password

    ™ Use the T.sonic Security Features 1. Click on the “Login/Logout” button in the T.sonic Utility window. Figure 34. T.sonic Utility Login/out 2. The Login/out window will appear. Input your Password and click on the “Login” button to enter the ™...

  • Page 68: 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. Figure 38.

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    T.sonic ™ 840 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 70 Cannot enter the RECORD Mode To make sure the recorded file will not be lost, two safety mechanisms are provided. 1. If the remaining battery capacity is less than 10%, you cannot enter the RECORD Mode. 2. During recording, if the remaining battery capacity goes below 10% the T.sonic ™...
  • Page 71 Transcend Multimedia Converter section on how to convert your videos to the MTV format. Having problems converting a Video file using the Transcend Multimedia Converter? First, download DirectX 9.0 (or later) onto your computer. Next, open the Video file on you computer that...

  • Page 72: 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 ™ 840 MP3 Music Player TS2GMP840 T.sonic ™ 840 MP3 Music Player TS4GMP840 T.sonic...

  • Page 73: Transcend Limited Warranty

    Transcend is not responsible for recovering any data lost due to the failure of a ™...

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