Transcend Information MP3 Player MP650 User Manual

MP650  
Digital Music Player  
User’s Manual  
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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. 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 – ideal for learning foreign languages and reviewing an important part of a song or recording. In  
addition, you can make personal memos and record meetings or class lectures using the advanced digital  
voice recorder with the built-in microphone. The stylish MP650 from Transcend will change the way you think  
about digital music forever.  
Package Contents︱  
The MP650 package includes the following items:  
MP650  
Earphones  
Software CD  
USB cable  
Quick Start Guide  
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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/album title, artist name and lyrics  
USB flash drive capabilities for data transfer and storage  
Included software can be used to lock your computer and password-protect your files  
7 Equalizer effects, including a customizable USER EQ setting  
Internal rechargeable Li-ion battery provides over 15 hours of continuous music playback*  
Hi-Speed Mini USB 2.0 port for easy computer connectivity and fast file transfers  
Real Time Clock displays local and world times  
* Max. playback time achieved with screen saver set to “Blank” and “Lyrics Sync” disabled.  
System Requirements︱  
A desktop or notebook computer with a working USB port  
One of following operating systems:  
Windows® Me  
Windows® 2000  
Windows® XP  
Windows Vista®  
Mac® OS 10.0 or later  
Linux® Kernel 2.4 or later  
Safety Precautions︱  
These usage and safety guidelines are IMPORTANT! Please follow them carefully.  
General Use  
Unpack the contents of the Digital Music Player package carefully.  
Do not allow your Digital Music Player to get wet or come in contact with water or any other liquids.  
Do not use a damp/wet cloth to wipe the exterior case.  
Do not use or store your Digital Music Player in any of the following environments:  
o Direct sunlight  
o Next to an air conditioner, electric heater or other heat sources  
o In a closed car that is in direct sunlight  
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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 2.0 data transfer rates when connecting to a computer, please ensure the computer  
has the necessary USB drivers. If you are unsure how to check this, please consult your computer or  
motherboard’s User’s Manual for USB driver information.  
Caution: Risk of Deafness  
Repeated or regular use of headphones or earphones at volume levels above 80 decibels can give a  
false impression that the audio level is not high enough. Users may try to progressively increase the  
volume control, therefore risking a dangerous noise level for their ears.  
To protect your health and your hearing, keep the volume of your MP3 player below 80 decibels and do  
not use for an extended period of time. Stop use if symptoms like headaches, nausea, or hearing  
disorders occur.  
Your MP3 player is limited to a volume level of 100 decibels.  
Both the MP3 player and its accompanying earphones are compliant with the French regulation  
concerning musical Walkmans (24th July 1998 Order).  
Before using any other earphones, confirm that their technical specifications are compatible with the  
original set.  
Reminders  
Make sure the  
switch is not enabled before turning on the player.  
Never use the “Quick Format” or “Full Format” functions in Windows® to format your MP650.  
Follow the procedures in the “Disconnecting from a Computer” section to properly remove your  
MP650 from a computer.  
Transcend occasionally releases firmware updates for certain products. We suggest you visit  
http://www.transcendusa.com and download the latest firmware version for your device.  
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Player Controls︱  
Figure 1. MP650  
A
B
C
D
E
F
Hold Switch  
Reset Button  
A-B Repeat/Rec Button  
Menu Button  
Headphone Jack  
Volume Up Button  
Play/Pause/Power Button  
Next/Fast-Forward Button  
Volume Down Button  
Previous/Rewind Button  
G
H
I
J
Hi-Speed Mini USB 2.0 Port  
K
L
Lanyard Attachment Hole  
Microphone  
M
N
Dual-Color OLED Display  
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Music Playback Screen︱  
Figure 2. OLED Display  
ICON  
INDICATION  
A Record Source  
B VAD  
Built-in Microphone  
FM Radio  
Indicates Voice Activity Detection is enabled  
C Record Quality  
Low Quality  
Medium Quality  
High Quality  
Bass  
D
Sleep  
Indicates the Sleep Timer is enabled  
(Blank)  
E EQ Mode  
USER  
Normal  
Pop  
Rock  
Classical  
Jazz  
(Blank)  
F Repeat Mode  
G Play Speed  
Repeat Repeat  
One All  
Normal in Repeat in Shuffle in  
A-B  
Repeat  
Shuffle  
Normal  
Folder  
Folder  
Folder  
(Blank)  
1.00x  
1.33x  
0.80x  
0.67x  
1.14x  
H
I
Graphic EQ  
Lock  
Displays real-time graphic equalizer visualization during playback.  
Indicates the Hold switch is enabled (controls are locked)  
Indicates the battery power level  
J
Battery  
K
L
M
N
O
Album / Artist / Lyrics Displays album title, artist name, or lyrics  
Song Title / Lyrics  
Date  
Displays song title, file name, or lyrics  
Displays today’s date and day of the week  
Displays the current time  
Time  
Track Info  
Indicates current track number and playtime statistics  
P
Play Status  
Play  
Pause  
Stop  
Rewind  
Fast-Forward  
Record  
Q Text Display Mode  
Album Title  
Artist Name  
Song Lyrics  
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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. You can now start using the MP650. The Main  
Menu will appear.  
It takes a few seconds for the Digital Music Player to power up.  
If the Lock icon appears on the display while powering on the Digital Music Player, this means that  
the switch is enabled. You must switch off the Hold mode before you can power on the player.  
Power OFF  
Press and hold the  
button to turn off the MP650.  
It takes a few seconds to completely power down.  
The power OFF animation will be displayed:  
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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.  
button to rewind.  
Rewind  
Press and hold the  
Increase Volume  
Press once or press and hold the  
button until you reach the desired volume level.  
button until you reach the desired volume level.  
Decrease Volume  
Press once or press and hold the  
Main Menu  
Press  
in any mode to bring up the Main Menu. The Main Menu gives you access to the MUSIC, RADIO,  
RECORD modes and the SETTINGS menu.  
Voice Recording  
The MP650 records using is its built-in microphone located near the  
button.  
1. Press and hold the  
button for 2 seconds in any mode (except the FM Radio mode) to activate the  
MP650’s built-in microphone and begin recording.  
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  
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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.  
Reset  
If the Digital Music Player is not functioning properly, you can reboot by pressing  
for 3 to 5 seconds.  
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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.  
button to enter the Main Menu.  
If the Digital Music Player is already on, press the  
2. Use the  
and  
buttons to select the “MP3” icon  
and press  
to confirm. The player will  
automatically find available music files.  
3. Select the song you want to listen to with the  
and  
buttons or use the File Navigator.  
If Digital Music Player cannot find any MP3, WMA, or DRM10 files, a “No Music Files”  
message will appear.  
WAV files can only be played in the Record mode.  
4. Press the  
button to play the music file.  
MP650 supports Mpeg I Layer 3 and WMA files compressed at between 32Kbps – 320Kbps.  
File Navigator  
The File Navigator is a fast and convenient way of moving between tracks, files and folders.  
1. In the MUSIC mode, press and hold the  
button, then highlight File Navigator and press  
.
2. A list of files or folders will appear. Use the  
and  
buttons to move up and down the list.  
3. Press  
or  
to play the highlighted song or to enter the selected folder.  
icon and press to move up one folder level.  
4. Press  
or select the  
5. To exit, press and hold  
.
Playlists  
For quick and easy playback of your favorite songs, the MP650 supports M3U, PLA, and WPL playist formats,  
and also includes its own user-editable playlist (My Playlist).  
1. In the MUSIC mode, press and hold the  
button, then highlight Playlists and press  
.
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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  
, then highlight File Navigator and press  
buttons to navigate to the song you want to add.  
button and select “Add to My Playlist.”  
.
2. Use the  
/
and  
/
3. With the file highlighted, press the  
Removing a Song from My Playlist  
1. In the MUSIC mode, press and hold  
, then highlight Playlists and press  
.
2. Select “My Playlist” and press  
.
3. Use the  
/
buttons to find the song you want to remove.  
4. With the file highlighted, press the  
button and select “Remove from My Playlist.” A confirmation  
will appear.  
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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  
/
and  
/
buttons.  
3. With the file highlighted, press the  
button and select “Delete.” A confirmation will appear.  
4. Use the  
button to highlight “yes” and press  
to permanently delete the file.  
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RADIO Mode︱  
Listening to the Radio  
1. Plug in the earphones  
. (Earphones must be plugged-in to listen to the Radio)  
2. Press the  
button to go to the Main Menu.  
and buttons to select the “FM” icon  
3. Use the  
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.  
Selecting a Radio Station  
To manually select a radio station, press  
or  
(the FM frequency will increase or decrease in  
0.1MHz increments) until you reach the desired station. Alternatively, you can press and hold either  
to auto-scan for the next available station.  
or  
Adjusting the Volume  
Press once or press and hold the  
or  
buttons until you reach a comfortable volume level.  
Saving a Radio Station  
CH  
CH  
20).  
The Digital Music Player lets you save (preset) your 20 favorite radio stations (  
01 to  
To save a station:  
1. Use  
or  
to select the radio station (FM frequency) that you want to save.  
button to display the preset channel selector  
2. Press (don’t hold) the  
CH  
CH  
20) to save the station to.  
3. Use the  
and  
buttons to select the channel number (  
01 to  
4. Press (don’t hold)  
again to save the current station to that channel number.  
Recalling a Saved Station  
CH  
CH  
20).  
1. In the RADIO mode press (don’t hold)  
to display your saved stations (  
01 to  
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2. Use the  
and  
buttons to select the channel you want to listen to.  
3. Press  
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. Press  
to pause the recording, and press  
again to resume.  
5. Press and hold  
again to finish the recording. The player will return to the RADIO mode.  
FM recordings are saved in the /FMIN.DIR/ folder  
FM recordings can be accessed by using the File Navigator in RECORD mode  
To adjust the recording sample rate, please see the “Record Settings” section of this manual.  
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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. An automatically generated file name for your recording will appear.  
Voice Recordings are named in this format: “MonthDayM###.WAV”  
Ex: “ 0113M012.WAV “ would be the twelfth Voice recording made on January 13  
3. Press  
to pause the recording, and press  
again to resume.  
4. Press and hold  
again to finish the voice recording. The player will return to the RECORD mode.  
Voice recordings are saved in the /MICIN.DIR/ folder  
Voice recordings can be accessed by using the File Navigator in RECORD mode  
To adjust the recording sample rate, please see the “Record Settings” section of this manual.  
For best results, try to position the MP650’s microphone as close as possible to the source of  
the sound or voice you are recording.  
Playing Voice or FM Recordings  
1. Press  
to bring up the Main Menu.  
or buttons to select the “Record” icon  
2. Use the  
and press  
.
3. All voice and FM radio recordings can be found in the RECORD mode. Use the  
or the File Navigator to find your desired recording and press to listen to it.  
and  
buttons  
If the Digital Music Player cannot find any voice or FM recordings, a “No Recordings” message  
will appear.  
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.  
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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  
icon and  
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. To exit, press or  
and  
buttons, and press  
or  
to open it.  
while in the “Root” directory.  
Deleting Recorded Files  
1. In the RECORD 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  
/
and  
/
buttons.  
button. A “Delete? yes / no” message will appear.  
4. Use the  
button to highlight “yes” and press to permanently delete the file.  
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Settings︱  
The Settings Menu  
1. Press the  
button to enter the Main Menu.  
2. Use the  
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 and buttons to select “EQ”  
and press  
.
2. Use the  
the difference between each mode through the earphones.  
3. Press to confirm the new EQ setting.  
and  
buttons to select an equalizer mode. If music is playing, you will instantly hear  
User EQ Customization  
The User EQ allows you to customize the 5-band equalizer to your personal preference.  
1. In the SETTINGS menu, use and to select “EQ” and press  
.
2. In the EQ menu, use  
and  
to select “User EQ” and press  
.
3. Use the  
and  
buttons to switch between 5 bands: 80Hz, 250Hz, 1KHz, 4KHz, and 12KHz.  
The “ALL” setting move all 5 bands up or down together.  
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4. Press  
or  
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:  
Normal  
(plays all music files available one time, in consecutive order)  
Repeat One  
Repeat All  
Shuffle  
(continuously repeats the current song),  
(continuously repeats playback of all music files available, in consecutive order)  
(continuously repeats playback of all music files available, in random order)  
Normal in Folder (plays all music files in a folder one time, in consecutive order)  
Repeat in Folder (continuously repeats playback of all music files in a folder, in consecutive order)  
Shuffle in Folder (continuously repeats playback of all music files in a folder, in random order)  
1. In the SETTINGS menu, use  
and  
to select the “Repeat” icon  
and press  
.
2. Use the  
and  
buttons to select the desired repeat mode and press  
to confirm.  
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  
or  
to select the “Play Speed” icon  
and press  
.
2. Use  
or  
to select one of the 5 playback speed settings and press  
to confirm.  
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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  
or  
to select the “Record Settings” icon  
and press  
.
2. Use  
or  
or  
to select “Record Quality”  
and press  
.
3. Use  
to switch between “Low”, “Medium”, or “High” and press  
to confirm.  
Maximum Record Time / Quality Table  
Sample rate  
Low (8KHz)  
Med (16KHz)  
High (32KHz)  
Channels  
2 (stereo)  
2 (stereo)  
2 (stereo)  
2GB  
4GB  
128 hrs  
64 hrs  
32 hrs  
8GB  
64 hrs  
32 hrs  
16 hrs  
256 hrs  
128 hrs  
64 hrs  
FM Radio  
Recording  
Sample rate  
Low (8KHz)  
Med (16KHz)  
High (32KHz)  
Channels  
1 (mono)  
1 (mono)  
1 (mono)  
2GB  
128 hrs  
64 hrs  
32 hrs  
4GB  
8GB  
256 hrs  
128 hrs  
64 hrs  
512 hrs  
256 hrs  
128 hrs  
Voice  
Recording  
Note: The above recording times may not be possible if space is limited or the battery power is low.  
For best results, try to position the MP650’s Microphone as close as possible to the source of  
the sound or voice you are recording.  
RADIO recordings are recorded in Stereo. Voice recordings are recorded in Mono.  
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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  
and press  
.
2. Use  
or  
or  
to select “VAD” icon  
and press  
.
3. Use  
to switch between “Enable” or “Disable” and press  
.
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  
and  
to select the “Contrast” icon  
and press  
.
2. Use  
and  
to increase or decrease contrast. Press  
to confirm the new contrast level.  
Screen Saver  
This function lets you enable/disable the screen saver, choose which screen saver you want to be displayed,  
and set the time delay for the screen saver to activate. Available screen savers are:  
Blank  
(Displays an all-black screen to save battery life)  
(Displays the current real time)  
Clock  
Song Title  
(Displays the title of the song currently being played)  
1. In the SETTINGS menu, use  
and  
to select the “Screen Saver” icon  
and press  
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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.  
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 Digital Music Player 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”  
1. In the SETTINGS menu, use  
and  
to select the “Lyrics Sync” icon  
and press  
.
2. Use  
or  
to switch between “Enable” or “Disable” and press  
. If lyrics are disabled, the  
album, artist, and song title information will be displayed during music playback.  
Sleep Timer  
This function sets a time delay to automatically power OFF the MP650, regardless of playback status.  
1. In the SETTINGS menu, use and to select “Sleep Timer” and press  
.
2. Use  
or  
to select a Sleep delay time and press  
. You can choose from “15 Min”, “30 Min”,  
60 Min” or “Disable”. When the selected time is reached, the Digital Music Player will automatically  
power OFF.  
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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  
or  
to select the “Date/Time Settings” icon  
and press  
.
2. Use  
or  
to select the ”Set Date/Time “ icon  
and press  
.
3. Use  
and  
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  
and  
buttons to adjust the values of each field.  
5. After setting the date and time, press  
to continue and set the Time Zone.  
Time Zone  
The Digital Music Player can display the local time for different time zones; this is a handy feature for travelers.  
1. In the SETTINGS menu, use or to select the “Date/Time Settings” icon and press  
.
2. In the “Date/Time Settings” menu, use  
or  
to select the “Time Zone” icon  
and press  
.
3. The Time Zone setup screen will appear.  
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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  
and press  
.
2. Use  
or  
or  
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 MP650’s clock forward or  
backward one hour, depending on the time of year and the time zone you are in.  
FM Reset  
This function resets all saved Radio stations (CH 01 – CH 20). If you use this feature, the next time you enter  
the RADIO mode, the Digital Music Player will automatically re-scan and save the 20 strongest stations.  
1. In the SETTINGS menu, use  
or  
to select the “FM Reset” icon  
and press  
.
2. Use  
confirm.  
or  
to select “Yes” to reset your FM stations or “No” to keep them. Press  
to  
Language  
This option adjusts the MP650’s display language, which includes menus, song/album titles, artist names,  
and lyrics. The player supports 13 different languages.  
1. In the SETTINGS menu, use  
and  
to select the “Language” icon  
and press  
.
2. Use the  
and  
buttons to select your language and press  
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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  
MTP  
(Use this mode for normal transfer of all other files or if using Macor Linux)  
(Use this mode for transferring WMA-DRM10 music files with Windows Media Player 10)  
1. In the SETTINGS menu, use  
or  
to select the “MTP” icon  
and press  
.
2. Use  
or  
to switch between “MTP” or “USB” and press  
.
Note: In MTP transfer mode, all files will be stored in the “Music” folder.  
Player Info  
Displays the MP650’s firmware version and available memory capacity.  
1. In the SETTINGS menu, use  
or  
to select the “Player Info” icon  
and press  
.
2. Press any button to continue.  
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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. Plug your MP650 into an available USB port and your computer will automatically  
detect it.  
Figure 4. Mac Installation  
Driver Installation for Linux® Kernel 2.4 or Later  
No drivers are required. Plug your MP650 into a USB port and mount it.  
1. Create a directory for the Digital Music Player.  
Example: mkdir /mnt/MP650  
2. Mount the Digital Music Player.  
Example: mount –a –t msdos /dev/sda1/mnt/MP650  
Plug the Digital Music Player directly into a USB port on your computer. Connecting the Digital  
Music Player through a USB hub is strongly discouraged.  
Audio files (MP3/WMA/WMA-DRM10/WAV) must be no more than 4 folder levels away from  
the “[/Root /] “ directory. The MP650 is limited to 128 characters for a file name.  
NEVER format your MP650 in Windows.  
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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. When the MP650 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 MP650  
from the computer when you want to use the player.  
1. 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. While the  
Digital Music Player is connected to a computer, it can only be used for transferring files. The  
MP650’s rechargeable Li-ion battery will begin charging.  
Figure 5. Connecting to a Computer  
2. When connected to a computer the MP650’s screen will display a “READY” message, indicating that  
files can be loaded onto the player.  
You cannot play or record music when the MP650 is connected to a computer.  
If you are using Windows® a new Removable Disk drive with a newly assigned drive letter representing the  
MP650 will appear in the My Computer window.  
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Figure 6. The MP650 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 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. After files have been successfully transferred, the “READY” message will be displayed  
again.  
5. If you choose to transfer files or folders to the computer, the Digital Music Player will display a  
READ” message indicating that files are being transferred to the computer. After files have been  
successfully transferred, the READYmessage will be displayed again.  
NEVER unplug the Digital Music Player during file transfer. Unplug the Digital Music Player  
only when Windows informs it is safe (see Disconnecting from a Computer) and the “READY”  
screen disappears.  
Disconnecting from a Computer  
Always follow the procedures listed below before you disconnect the Digital Music Player.  
Removing the MP650 in Windows® Me, 2000, XP and Vista  
1. Select the Hardware icon  
in the system tray.  
2. The Safely Remove Hardware pop-up window will appear. Select it to continue.  
Figure 7. Safely Remove Hardware  
3. A message window will appear stating: “The ‘USB Mass Storage Device’ device can now be safely  
removed from the system.”  
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Figure 8. Safe to Remove Hardware  
4. Unplug the Digital Music Player from your computer.  
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︱  
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 Digital Music Player Utility  
program.  
The Transcend Digital Music Player Utility has four functions:  
(Use the MP650 to temporarily lock your computer)  
(Divide your Digital Music Player’s memory into Public and Private areas)  
(Log in to the Private area to access your personal files)  
(Change the password to the Private area on your Digital Music Player)  
The Utility is only supported in Windows® Me, 2000, XP and Vista  
The Utility is not supported on Mac™, or Linux™ Operating Systems.  
To use the Utility, you must log in to the Windows® OS with Administrator rights.  
Installing the Transcend Digital Music Player Utility  
1. Put the software CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive (with Auto-run enabled).  
2. The MP650 Auto-Run window will appear.  
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Figure 9. Digital Music Player Auto-Run window  
3. Click on the “Utility” button.  
4. Choose your setup language and click the “OK” button to continue.  
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.  
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Figure 11. Transcend Digital Music Player Utility InstallShield Wizard  
6. When the Transcend Digital Music Player Utility is finished installing, click the “Finish” button to exit  
the wizard.  
Figure 12. 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  
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away.  
1. Start the Digital Music Player Utility (  
-> Programs -> Transcend -> Transcend Digital  
Music Player Utility)  
2. Click on the “PC-Lock” button  
in the Transcend Digital Music Player Utility window or Task Bar  
menu.  
Figure 13. Transcend Digital Music Player Utility – PC-Lock  
3. The PC-Lock Settings window will appear. Select the “Enable PC-Lock” checkbox.  
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  
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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 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 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.  
Partition  
This feature allows you to create a secure password-protected area on the Digital Music Player for your  
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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.  
WARNING! Creating a Private area or adjusting the partition size will erase all  
data on the Digital Music Player! Please back up your data before using this feature.  
1. Connect the Digital Music Player to your computer.  
2. Start the Transcend Digital Music Player Utility (  
-> Programs -> Transcend -> Transcend  
Digital Music Player Utility)  
3. Click on the “Partition” button  
in the Transcend Digital Music Player Utility window or Task Bar  
menu.  
Figure 18. Transcend Digital Music Player Utility – Partition  
4. The Partition window will appear. Move the slider left and right to adjust the size of the Public and  
Private areas on your Digital Music Player.  
Figure 19. Create a Partition  
5. To protect the Private area, choose a password and a “Hint” (in case you forget your password)  
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.  
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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 (  
-> Programs -> Transcend -> Transcend Digital  
Music Player Utility)  
3. Click on the “Login/Logout” button  
in the Transcend Digital Music Player Utility window or Task  
Bar menu.  
Figure 21. Transcend Digital Music Player Utility – Login/out  
4. The Login/out window will appear. Input your password and click “Login.”  
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 Digital  
Music Player and the computer, click the “Login/Logout” button  
again to log out.  
Figure 23. Transcend Digital Music Player Utility – Login/out  
Changing your Password  
1. Start the Digital Music Player Utility (  
-> Programs -> Transcend -> Transcend Digital  
Music Player Utility)  
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2. Click on the “Password” button  
in the Transcend Digital Music Player Utility window or Task Bar  
menu.  
Figure 24. Transcend Digital Music Player Utility – Password  
3. The New Password window will appear. Input your current Password and New Password, then  
confirm the new password. Use the “New Hint” field to give yourself a hint in case you forget your  
new password.  
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.  
THIS WILL ERASE ALL DATA ON THE DIGITAL MUSIC PLAYER. Although the data in the Private area will  
be lost, you can back up all data on the Public area before using the Partition function.  
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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  
Software CD does not auto-run in Windows®  
Go to the Device Manager in the Control Panel and enable the Auto-Insert function for the CD-ROM drive.  
Alternatively, you can manually run the “MP650.EXE” file on the software CD.  
Operating system cannot detect the MP650  
Check the following:  
1. Is your MP650 properly connected to the USB port? If not, unplug it and plug it in again.  
2. Is your MP650 connected to the Mac keyboard? If yes, unplug it and plug it into an available USB port  
on your Mac Desktop.  
3. Is the USB port enabled? If not, refer to the user’s manual of your computer (or motherboard) to  
enable it.  
Cannot Power ON  
Check the following:  
1. Is the MP650 connected to your computer? If yes, unplug it.  
2. Is the Hold switch enabled? If yes, switch it to the “OFF” position.  
3. Is the battery out of power? If yes, please recharge the battery.  
Cannot transfer MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM10, or WAV files to the MP650  
Uninstall and re-install the driver. If this doesn’t work, try Resetting the Digital Music Player.  
Buttons aren’t working  
Is the Hold switch enabled? If yes, set it to the “OFF” position.  
Cannot hear track playback  
1. Have you downloaded any music files onto the Digital Music Player? If no, then you must first do so  
from your 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. Is the volume loud enough? If not, increase the volume level until the music can be heard.  
Track name does NOT display correctly on the screen  
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1. The default language of the Digital Music Player is English. Please set the language option first.  
2. ID3 tag information has display priority on the screen of the Digital Music Player. You can modify the  
ID3 tag by using Windows Media Player or Winamp.  
3. If the ID3 tag is empty, just the file name will be displayed on the screen.  
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 Digital Music Player will  
automatically save the recording.  
Track playback sounds intermittent  
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.  
Digital Music Player just isn’t working properly  
If your Digital Music Player 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 Digital Music Player by pressing and holding the “Reset”  
button for 3 to 5 seconds.  
Cannot find the file that was just copied to the Digital Music Player  
Re-copy the file and refer to the “Disconnecting from a Computer” section to remove the Digital Music  
Player after the copy process is completed.  
A File that was just deleted still appears  
Re-delete the file and refer to the “Disconnecting from a Computer” section to remove the Digital Music  
Player after the delete process is completed.  
Digital Music Player cannot operate after it was formatted in Windows®  
Formatting the Digital Music Player using the “Quick Format” or “Full Format” option in Windows® destroys the  
default format of the Digital Music Player. To retrieve the default format, visit http://www.transcendusa.com  
and download a Firmware Update for your Digital Music Player.  
How do I find out what Windows Media Player version I am using?  
1. Open your Windows Media Player program.  
2. Click on the “Help” menu and select the “About Windows Media Player” option.  
3. The version of your Windows Media Player will be displayed on the computer screen.  
Cannot listen to DRM music on my MP650?  
1. The MP650 only supports WMA-DRM10 protected music files, is this the file type you are using?  
2. Did you use the MTP “Music Transfer Protocol” to transfer music to the MP650?  
Lyrics Sync: Why can’t I see the words of the song I am listening to?  
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Specifications︱  
Size (L x W x H):  
75 mm × 31 mm × 13 mm  
30g (with Li-ion battery)  
MP3 WMA and WMA-DRM10 (Subscription music)  
IMA_ADPCM (WAV)  
15 hours (fully charged battery)  
32Kbps to 320Kbps  
Up to 10 years  
Weight:  
Music Formats:  
Recording Format:  
Estimated Battery Life:  
Compression Rates:  
Data Retention:  
Erase Cycles:  
100,000 times  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  
Certificates:  
90dB  
CE, FCC, BSMI  
Warranty:  
2-years  
Ordering Information︱  
Device Description  
Memory Size  
2GB  
Transcend P/N  
TS2GMP650  
TS4GMP650  
TS8GMP650  
MP650 Digital Music Player  
MP650 Digital Music Player  
MP650 Digital Music Player  
4GB  
8GB  
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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. During the warranty period should  
your Transcend MP650 fail under normal use in the recommended environment due to improper workmanship  
or materials, Transcend will repair the product or replace it with a comparable one. This warranty is subject to  
the conditions and limitations set forth herein.  
Duration of Warranty: The Transcend MP650 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. Transcend reserves the right to  
provide a functional equivalent or refurbished replacement product.  
Limitations: This warranty does not apply to product failure caused by accidents, abuse, mishandling,  
improper installation, alteration, acts of nature, improper usage, or problems with electrical power. In addition,  
opening or tampering with the product casing, or any physical damage, abuse or alteration to the product’s  
surface, including all warranty or quality stickers, product serial or electronic numbers will also void the product  
warranty. Transcend is not responsible for recovering any data lost due to the failure of a flash memory device.  
Transcend’s MP650 must be used with devices that conform to the recommended industry standards.  
Transcend will not be liable for damages resulting from a third party device that causes the Transcend MP650  
to fail. Transcend shall in no event be liable for any consequential, indirect, or incidental damages, lost profits,  
lost business investments, lost goodwill, or interference with business relationships as a result of lost data.  
Transcend is also not responsible for damage or failure of any third party equipment, even if Transcend has  
been advised of the possibility. This limitation does not apply to the extent that it is illegal or unenforceable  
under applicable law.  
Disclaimer: The foregoing limited warranty is exclusive. There are no other warranties, including any implied  
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. This warranty is not affected in any part by  
Transcend providing technical support or advice.  
Online Registration: To expedite the warranty service, please register your Transcend Product within 30  
days of purchase.  
The specifications mentioned above are subject to change without notice.  
Transcend Information, Inc.  
*The Transcend logo is a registered trademark of Transcend Information, Inc.  
*All logos and marks are trademarks of their respective companies.  
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