Transcend Information MP3 Player Tsonic 520 User Manual

T.sonic™ 520  
User’s Manual  
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FM Functions (Radio) ............................................................................ 11  
Enter FM Mode ....................................................................................................................... 11  
Scan for a Channel ................................................................................................................. 11  
Save a Channel....................................................................................................................... 11  
Select a Preset Channel ......................................................................................................... 12  
Record an FM Channel ......................................................................................................... 12  
Recording Functions............................................................................. 13  
Select Voice Source for Recording ......................................................................................... 13  
Record a Voice ...................................................................................................................... 13  
Voice Functions..................................................................................... 14  
Play the Recorded Files.......................................................................................................... 14  
Delete Functions.................................................................................... 14  
Delete MP3/WMA/WAV Files.................................................................................................. 14  
Settings ................................................................................................. 15  
Enter Settings Menu................................................................................................................ 15  
Repeat Mode........................................................................................................................... 15  
Equalizer (EQ) Mode............................................................................................................... 16  
Set User EQ ........................................................................................................................... 16  
Play Speed Mode.................................................................................................................... 17  
Introduction Mode ................................................................................................................... 17  
Select Recording Device Mode............................................................................................... 17  
Power Saving Mode................................................................................................................ 18  
Language Mode ...................................................................................................................... 18  
VAD ( Voice Activation Detection ) Mode................................................................................ 19  
REC Quality Mode .................................................................................................................. 19  
Default Setting Mode............................................................................................................... 19  
Contrast Mode......................................................................................................................... 20  
Screen Saving Mode............................................................................................................... 20  
About Mode............................................................................................................................. 21  
Sync Lyrics Mode.................................................................................................................. 21  
Exit Mode ................................................................................................................................ 21  
Safely Remove Your T.sonic™ 520 ....................................................... 22  
Removing the T.sonic™ 520 in Windows® 98SE.................................................................... 22  
Removing the T.sonic™ 520 in Windows® Me, 2000, and XP................................................ 22  
Removing the T.sonic™ 520 in MacOS 10.0 or Later......................................................... 22  
Remove the T.sonic™ 520 in LinuxKernel 2.4 or Later....................................................... 22  
Utility Installation................................................................................. 23  
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PC-Lock Function................................................................................ 23  
PC-Lock Function for Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP..................................................... 23  
Lock Your Computer ............................................................................................................... 24  
Unlock Your Computer............................................................................................................ 24  
Boot-Up Function ................................................................................ 24  
System Requirements for the Boot-Up Function..................................................................... 25  
Enabling the Boot-Up Function ............................................................................................... 25  
Partition & Security Function............................................................. 25  
Partition Types ........................................................................................................................ 25  
Access Data in the Private Area ............................................................................................. 26  
Log Out of the Private Area..................................................................................................... 27  
Change Password................................................................................................................... 27  
If You Forget the Password..................................................................................................... 28  
Recovery Function .............................................................................. 28  
Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 30  
Specifications........................................................................................ 33  
Ordering Information............................................................................. 33  
T.sonic™ 520 Limited Warranty......................................................... 34  
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Introduction  
Thank you for purchasing Transcend’s T.sonic™ 520. This tiny device is more than a USB Flash  
Drive. It combines a USB Flash Drive with an MP3 player, A-B repeat function, voice recorder,  
line-in and an FM radio. Your T.sonic™ 520 is equipped with a USB connector for easy data  
transfer between any USB enabled desktop or notebook computer. With the T.sonic™ 520, you can  
upload and download music files to and from a computer and then play the tracks on the device.  
Using the A-B repeat function, you can continuously replay a designated section of a track, which  
can be used as a handy language-learning tool. Also, you can record memos to yourself or from  
others using the digital recorder. Using line-in function, you can record any music and memo by  
line-in jack. With an FM radio built-in, you can always listen to your favorite radio station.  
Transcend’s latest T.sonic™ 520 is a step above the usual MP3 player.  
Package Contents  
The T.sonic™ 520 package includes the following items:  
T.sonic™ 520  
Lanyard Earphones  
Driver CD  
One AAA battery  
USB connector  
Line-In cable  
Quick Instruction Guide  
Neck strap  
Features  
USB2.0 high-speed compliant and USB1.1 backward compatible  
T.sonic™ 520’s Flash drive capabilities are powered directly via the USB port.  
Transferring data requires no external power or battery. To use the device as an MP3  
player or digital recorder, one AAA battery is required. (One AAA alkaline battery can  
support up to 15 hours of operation)  
Supports 12 user languages including the display of song/artist names  
Supports MP3, WMA, and WAV formats  
Digital Voice Recorder  
Supports Line-In function for recoding directly from a CD player  
A-B repeat function allows you to continuously replay a designated section of a track  
Supports Karaoke-type lyrics display during MP3 and WMA playback (Sync Lyrics)  
Ability to preset 20 FM channels and record directly from an FM channel to a WAV file  
Variable Track Playback speeds  
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7 Equalizer effects, including a customizable USER EQ setting  
Auto-powers off after 2, 10, or 30 minutes of no usage  
Self-luminous blue-colored OLED Display provides users with a vibrant clear display and  
vivid colors, that can easily be viewed at any angle  
Automatic screen saver function runs if the unit is idle for a few seconds this acts as a  
power saving measure  
System Requirements  
Desktop or notebook computer with a working USB port  
One of following operating systems:  
Windows® 98/98SE  
Windows® Me  
Windows® 2000  
Windows® XP  
MacOS 10.0 or later  
LinuxKernel 2.4 or later  
Reminders  
1. Keep your T.sonic™ 520 away from heat, direct sunlight, and moisture. Do not bend, flex, or  
drop your T.sonic™ 520.  
2. Make sure the LOCK switch is set to “OFF” before trying to Power-On the unit.  
3. Always plug or unplug your T.sonic520 by grasping the unit’s sides.  
4. Follow the procedures in the “Safely Remove Your T.sonic520” section to remove your  
T.sonic520 from the system.  
Caution: Risk of Deafness  
1. 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. End users  
may try to progressively increase the volume control therefore risking a dangerous  
noise level for their ears.  
2. To protect your health and your hearing, keep the volume for 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.  
3. Your MP3 player is limited to a volume level of 100 decibels.  
4. Both the MP3 player and the earphones are compliant with the French regulation  
concerning musical Walkmans (24th July 1998 Order).  
5. Before using other headphones, confirm that their technical specifications are  
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compatible with the original set.  
Product Overview  
Icons  
Indications  
Play Mode  
Volume  
Indicates the play mode, which includes MP3, FM and REC.  
Displays the volume level.  
A-B RepeatIndicates A-B repeat function is enabled.Indicates the repeat mode  
Repeat Mode  
which includes Normal, Repeat One, Repeat All, Random, Normal in  
a Folder, Repeat One in a Folder, and Random in a Folder.  
EQ ModeVAD Indicates the EQ mode which includes Normal, POP, Rock, Classical,  
Jazz, Bass and User EQ.Indicates VAD(Voice Activation Detection)  
function is enabled or not when recording.  
Operating  
Mode  
Displays the operational status which includes Play, Pause, Fast  
Forward, and Fast Rewind.  
Play SpeedIndicates the Playback Speed for playing the MP3/WMA/WAV files./  
Recording Rate  
Indicates the Recording Rate that includes 8000Hz, 16000Hz and  
32000Hz.  
Introduction  
Indicates if the song introduction function (1 to 10 seconds) is  
ModeRecording enabled.Indicate if the Line-In, or built-in Microphone is being used.  
Device  
Indicates the Battery Status.  
Battery Status  
Lock  
Indicates when the Lock switch is enabled.  
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Basic Operation  
Power ON  
Press and hold the PLAY-PAUSE/PWR ON  
button to turn the power on. An animated logo will  
appear on the OLED Display, and then you can start to use the T.sonic520.  
The waiting time for Power On is about 3 seconds.  
If a “LOCK” message appears on the OLED Display when you attempt to Power-ON the unit;  
this means that the T.sonic™ 520’s LOCK switch is activated. You must deactivate the LOCK  
switch before you can Power-ON the T.sonic™ 520.  
Power OFF  
Press and hold the PLAY-PAUSE/PWR ON  
The waiting time for Power OFF is about 3 seconds.  
The OLED Display will show the Power OFF status.  
button to turn the power off.  
Play a Track  
Press the PLAY-PAUSE/PWR ON  
button to play an MP3/WMA or WAV track.  
button to pause the track during playback.  
to skip to the next track.  
Pause a Track  
Press the PLAY-PAUSE/PWR ON  
Advance to the Next Track  
Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
Return to Previous Track  
Push the Menu Switch to the left (Previous)  
to go back to the previous track.  
Fast Forward  
Push and hold the Menu Switch to the right (Fast-forward)  
to fast-forward the track.  
Rewind  
Push and hold the Menu Switch to the left (Rewind)  
to rewind the track.  
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Increase Volume  
Press once or press and hold the upwards (Volume Up)  
until you have reached the desired  
volume level.  
Decrease Volume  
Press once or press and hold the downwards (Volume Down)  
until you have reached the  
desired volume level.  
Repeat a Track  
Please see the “Repeat Mode” in the “Settings” section for detailed instructions.  
Repeat All Tracks  
Please see the “Repeat Mode” in the “Settings” section for detailed instructions.  
Play Random Tracks  
Please see the “Repeat Mode” in the “Settings” section for detailed instructions.  
Repeat All Tracks in a Folder  
Please see the “Repeat Mode” in the “Settings” section for detailed instructions.  
Play Random Tracks in a Folder  
Please see the “Repeat Mode” in the “Settings” section for detailed instructions.  
Repeat a section of a Track (A-B Repeat)  
Press the A-B/REC  
button to mark the beginning of the track’s portion you wish to repeat and  
then press the button again to mark the end of the portion you wish to repeat. The marked portion is  
played as a continuous loop when playing an MP3, WMA, or WAV track.  
Lock  
When the LOCK switch is set to the  
position, all of the Player’s buttons are disabled.  
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Driver Installation  
Driver Installation for Windows® 98SE  
1. Put the Driver CD into the CD-ROM (Auto-Run supported). Select the Windows 98 Driver  
button.  
2. Select “Next” to continue.  
3. The InstallShield Wizard will guide you through the installation process.  
4. After the drivers have been installed, plug your T.sonic520 into an available USB port. The  
New Hardware Found dialogue boxes will appear.  
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5. Your computer will automatically detect this new device. A new Removable Disk drive with a  
newly assigned drive letter will appear in the My Computer window.  
Driver Installation for Windows® Me, 2000 and XP  
No drivers are required. These Windows operating systems have built-in drivers to support  
the T.sonic520. Simply plug your T.sonic520 into an available USB port and  
Windows will install the files needed. A new Removable Disk drive with a newly assigned  
drive letter will appear in the My Computer window.  
Driver Installation for MacOS 10.0 or Later  
No drivers are required. Just plug your T.sonic520 into an available USB port and your  
computer will automatically detect it.  
Driver Installation for LinuxKernel 2.4 or Later  
No drivers are required. Just plug your T.sonic520 into the USB port and mount it.  
Example:  
1. Create directory for /mnt/T.sonic first:  
mkdir /mnt/T.sonic  
2. mount T.sonic:  
mount –a –t msdos /dev/sda1 /mnt/T.sonic  
Warning  
1. When connected to a computer, the T.sonic 520 is locked into  
transferring files only. It will not be able to play or record any files at this  
time. Please disconnect your T.sonic520 from the computer when you  
want to play or record files.  
2. Audio files (MP3/WMA/WAV) must be organized on the T.sonic520, so  
that they are no more than 4 levels from the root directory.  
3. During normal Playback, the T.sonic™ 520's song list will play according to  
the order in which the tracks were loaded onto the device.  
4. T.sonic™ 520 is limited to 255 characters for a file name.  
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USB Memory Disk  
Download or Upload Files  
1. Insert the small end of the USB cable into the T.sonic520’s USB port, and plug the other  
end of the cable into a computer’s USB port. A new Removable Disk drive with a newly  
assigned drive letter will appear in the My Computer window. The OLED Display will show the  
READY message below to indicate the ready status.  
2. If you download files from the computer, the OLED Display will show the WRITE message as  
below.  
3. If you upload files to the computer, the OLED Display will show the READ message as below.  
4. When finishing downloading or uploading, the OLED Display will return to the READY status.  
As a result of a Microsoft Windows OS limitation, if you try to transfer too many files to the  
T.sonic 520 when it is formatted using the FAT16 file system, Windows will display an "Error  
Copying File" message even though you may have enough memory capacity.  
If this error message appears you should remove the files that you just copied, create a new  
folder in the root directory and transfer the files into this folder.  
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Music Functions  
Play MP3/WMA Music  
1. When first time press and hold the PLAY-PAUSE/PWR ON  
button to turn the power on, the  
default screen is the MUSIC mode.  
You can also select the Music icon in the main menu, and then press the Menu Switch inwards  
(Menu) to enter the MUSIC mode.  
2. If there are no MP3 or WMA files available, the “No Files” message will be displayed on the  
OLED Display.  
3. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
, to select a desired  
MP3/WMA file.  
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4. Press the PLAY-PAUSE/PWR ON  
button to play the MP3/WMA music file.  
T.sonic520 only supports Mpeg I Layer 3 and WMA files compressed at a rate of 32Kbps –  
320Kbps.  
Navigation Function  
The Navigation function allows you to easily move between tracks, files and folders.  
In MUSIC mode. Press and hold the Menu Switch inwards (Menu)  
to enter the Navigation  
Function.  
Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to select a desired  
MP3/WMA file, or folder.  
Press the PLAY-PAUSE/PWR ON  
button to enter the selected folder or to play a selected  
MP3/WMA music file. Or press the Menu Switch inwards (Menu)  
to move up one folder  
level.  
Press the Menu Switch inwards (Menu)  
to move up one folder level repeatedly to reach the  
root directory (top level folder).  
If you are at the root directory (top level folder), you can press the Menu Switch inwards (Menu)  
to quit the navigation function.  
A-B Repeat Function  
Follow the procedures below, to repeat a portion of a track.  
1. While Playing an MP3/WMA, or WAV track.  
Press the A-B/REC  
button to tag the beginning of the track’s portion you wish to  
repeat. The ‘A‘ symbol will be displayed on the OLED Display.  
Press the A-B/REC  
button again to tag the end of the track’s portion you wish to  
repeat. The ‘A-B’ symbol will be displayed on the OLED Display, and the tagged portion  
will play as a continuous loop.  
To resume normal playback, press the A-B/REC  
button again.  
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FM Functions (Radio)  
Enter FM Mode  
1. Press the Menu Switch inwards (Menu)  
to enter the main menu. Select the FM Tuner icon,  
and then press the Menu Switch inwards  
again to enter the FM mode.  
2. The FM radio frequency will be shown on the OLED Display.  
On the first time of usage and for your convenience all the FM channels will be  
automatically scanned once and the first 20 channels with a strong signal will be preset.  
For the best possible reception in the FM mode, please ensure that the earphones are  
correctly plugged into the T.sonic520. If there is no earphone in the Earphone Jack,  
the OLED Display will show the following message to ask for plugging the earphones.  
Scan for a Channel  
Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
once to adjust  
the FM frequency by 0.1MHz steps to select your favorite channel. Or push and hold the  
Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to quickly auto-scan for  
the next channel.  
Save a Channel  
You can save your 20 favorite radio channels from CH 01 to CH 20 to in the T.sonic™  
520’s memory.  
1. Select a desired channel (frequency) first.  
2. Press the A-B/REC  
button, and the screen will display the 20 channel numbers.  
3. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to select the channel  
number you want to save.  
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4. Press A-B/REC  
button again to save the selected channel.  
Select a Preset Channel  
1. Press the A-B/REC  
button, and the screen will display the 20 channel numbers.  
2. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to select the channel  
number you want to use.  
3. Press the PLAY-PAUSE/PWR ON  
button to select the preset channel.  
4. The desired stored favorite channel will appear on the OLED display.  
Record an FM Channel  
1. Select a desired channel.  
2. Press and hold the A-B/REC  
button for more than 2 seconds, and then the selected  
channel will start being recorded. On the display, a recording FM file is generated and placed in  
the folder name of [/FMIN.DIR/]. The recording file name sequence starts at [FM000001.WAV],  
then [FM000002.WAV], and so forth.  
3. Press the PLAY-PAUSE/PWR ON  
button to pause the recording, and press the  
PLAY-PAUSE/PWR ON  
button again to continue.  
4. Press the A-B/REC  
button again to stop the recording and the display will return to the  
previous FM status screen.  
Sample rate  
Channels  
2stereo)  
2stereo)  
2stereo)  
512MB  
16 hrs  
8 hrs  
1GB  
32 hrs  
16 hrs  
8 hrs  
8 KHz  
16 KHz  
32 KHz  
FM Record  
4 hrs  
The T.sonic™ 520 will not be able to support the maximum recording capacity described in the  
above table if the memory space and/or the battery power level are smaller than shown on the  
table.  
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Recording Functions  
Select Voice Source for Recording  
There are 3 kinds of the voice source for recording: FM, Line-In, and the built-in Microphone.  
About the FM recording, the previous section has already mentioned.  
As for how to select the voice source (Line-In or the built-in Microphone) for recording, please see  
the sub-section “Select Recording Device Mode” of the section “Settings” for details.  
Record a Voice  
1. Once you have pre-selected the recording device, you can begin voice recording.  
2. Notice that you should not play any files before recording.  
3. Press the A-B/REC  
button, and then the voice from the selected device will start recording.  
4. If you select the Line-In to be the recording device. On the display, a recording Line-In file is  
generated and placed in the folder name of [/LINEIN.DIR/]. The recording file name sequence  
starts at [LINE0001.WAV], then [LINE0002.WAV], and so forth.  
5. If you select the built-in Microphone to be the recording device. On the display, a recording  
Microphone file is generated and placed in the folder name of [/MICIN.DIR/]. The recording file  
name sequence starts at [MIC00001.WAV], then [MIC00002.WAV], and so forth.  
6. Press the PLAY-PAUSE/PWR ON  
button to pause the recording, and press the  
PLAY-PAUSE/PWR ON  
button again to continue.  
7. Press the A-B/REC  
button again to stop the recording and the display will return to the  
VOICE mode screen.  
Sample rate  
Channels  
2stereo)  
2stereo)  
2stereo)  
512MB  
16 hrs  
8 hrs  
1GB  
32 hrs  
16 hrs  
8 hrs  
8 KHz  
16 KHz  
32 KHz  
Line-In Record  
4 hrs  
Microphone  
Record  
Sample rate  
8 KHz  
Channels  
512MB  
32 hrs  
1GB  
1Mono)  
64 hrs  
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1Mono)  
16 KHz  
32 KHz  
16 hrs  
8 hrs  
32 hrs  
16 hrs  
1Mono)  
The T.sonic™ 520 will not be able to support the maximum recording capacity described in the  
above table if the memory space and/or the battery power level are smaller than shown on the  
table.  
Besides, for a better recording quality, move the microphone of your T.sonic520 closer to  
the source of the voice.  
Voice Functions  
Play the Recorded Files  
To play the files recorded from the FM, Line-In, built-in Microphone.  
1. Press the Menu Switch inwards (Menu)  
to enter the main menu. Select the Voice icon,  
again to enter the Voice mode.  
and then press the Menu Switch inwards (Menu)  
2. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to select a desired  
file.  
3. Press the PLAY-PAUSE/PWR ON  
button to play the selected voice file.  
Delete Functions  
Delete MP3/WMA/WAV Files  
To delete the MP3/WMA/WAV files:  
1. Press the Menu Switch inwards  
to enter the main menu. Select the Delete icon, and then  
press the Menu Switch inwards  
again to enter the Delete function.  
2. On the OLED Display, first you can see the root directory (top level folder) and all directories.  
3. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to select the folder  
you want to enter or the file you want to delete.  
4. Press the PLAY-PAUSE/PWR ON  
button again to enter the selected folder or the delete  
dialog screen. Or press the Menu Switch inwards (Menu)  
to move up one folder level.  
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5. If you are at the delete dialog screen, you will be asked for choosing the “Yes” or “No” item.  
6. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to select the “Yes”  
item and press the PLAY-PAUSE/PWR ON  
button again to delete the file.  
7. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to select the “No”  
item and press the PLAY-PAUSE/PWR ON  
button again to exit the delete dialog screen.  
8. Press the Menu Switch inwards (Menu)  
to move up one folder level repeatedly to reach the  
root directory (top level folder).  
9. If you are at the root directory (top level folder), you can press the Menu Switch inwards (Menu)  
to quit the navigation function.  
Settings  
Enter Settings Menu  
Press the Menu Switch inwards (Menu)  
to enter the main menu. Select the Settings  
again to enter the Settings  
icon, and then press the Menu Switch inwards (Menu)  
menu. If no button or switch is used for more than 25 seconds, the system will be back to  
the main menu.  
Repeat Mode  
Select a desired playback repeat mode to suit your personal taste: Normal, Repeat One,  
Repeat All, Random, Normal within Folder, Repeat All within Folder and Random within  
Folder.  
1. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to select the Repeat  
icon in the Settings, and then press the Menu Switch inwards  
to enter.  
2. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to change the repeat  
mode. Press the Menu Switch inwards  
again to complete the Repeat setting.  
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Equalizer (EQ) Mode  
Select a desired EQ mode to suit your personal taste: Normal, Pop, Rock, Classical, Jazz,  
BASS or User EQ.  
1. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to select the  
to enter.  
Equalizer icon in the Settings, and then press the Menu Switch inwards  
2. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to change the EQ  
mode. Press the Menu Switch inwards  
again to select the EQ setting. You will immediately  
be able to hear the change through your earphones.  
Set User EQ  
Adjust the customizable 5 Band Equalizer settings to your personal preferences.  
1. In the Equalizer Settings push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
to select the Set User EQ icon, and then press the Menu Switch inwards (Menu)  
enter.  
or to the left (Previous)  
to  
2. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to switch between  
the Equalizer frequency bands, press the (Volume Up)  
or (Volume Down) buttons to  
adjust the EQ levels from -8dB to +7dB in 1.0dB steps.  
3. Press the Menu Switch inwards (Menu)  
to save the customized levels and return to the  
Settings menu.  
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Play Speed Mode  
Select a desired speed mode to suit your personal taste: 1x, 1.14x,1.33x, 0.67x and 0.8x.  
1.  
2.  
Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to select the  
Speed icon in the Settings, and then press the Menu Switch inwards  
to enter.  
Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to change the  
speed mode. Press the Menu Switch inwards  
again to complete the Speed setting.  
Introduction Mode  
Select a desired introduction mode to suit your personal taste: 0 to 10 seconds.  
1. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to select the  
Introduction icon in the Settings, and then press the Menu Switch inwards  
to  
enter.  
2. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
time interval for Introduction when playing MP3/WMA/WAV files. Press the Menu  
Switch inwards again to complete the Introduction setting.  
or to the left (Previous)  
to set the  
Select Recording Device Mode  
Select the voice source ( Line-In or the built-in Microphone ) for recording.  
1. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
Select Recording Device icon in the Settings, and then press the Menu Switch  
inwards to enter.  
or to the left (Previous)  
to select the  
2. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to select the  
recording device: LINE item (stands for Line-In) or MIC item (stands for the built-in  
Microphone). Press the Menu Switch inwards  
again to complete the Recording  
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Device setting.  
3. If you select the LINE item (Line-In) without plugging in the Line-In cable, the device  
will display the message , "Please plug in the Line-In cable" on the OLED screen .  
Power Saving Mode  
Sets a power saving timer to turn off your T.sonic520 automatically.  
1. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to select the Power  
to enter.  
Saving icon in the Settings, and then press the Menu Switch inwards (Menu)  
2. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to change the Power  
Saving settings. Press the Menu Switch inwards (Menu)  
again to complete the Power  
Saving changes.  
3. If you select 2MIN, 10MIN or 30MIN, the T.sonic520 will turn the power off automatically  
after 2, 10 or 30 minutes, if the Player encounters idle time (not playing music or listening to the  
FM radio). If you select DISABLE, the T.sonic520 will always remain on provided there is  
ample battery power.  
Language Mode  
Sets the language option to support the filename or ID3 (ID3 provides textual information  
about the music file, such as title, artist etc.) tag display of the MP3/WMA files. If there is an  
ID3 tag for the MP3/WMA file, it will be displayed first, otherwise the display will just show  
the filename.  
1. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to select the  
to enter.  
Language icon in the Settings, and then press the Menu Switch inwards  
2. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
Language settings. Press the Menu Switch inwards  
setting.  
or to the left (Previous)  
to change the  
again to complete the Language  
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VAD ( Voice Activation Detection ) Mode  
The VAD “Voice Activation Detection” function means the T.sonic520 will only begin recording  
when it detects someone is speaking.  
1. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to enter.  
to select the VAD  
icon in the Settings, and then press the Menu Switch inwards  
2. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to change the VAD  
settings (“Enable” item or “Disable” item). Press the Menu Switch inwards  
again to  
complete the VAD setting.  
REC Quality Mode  
Sets the Record Rate to 8000Hz, 16000Hz or 32000Hz. The higher the recording rate the greater  
the amount of memory is required.  
1. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to select the REC  
Quality icon in the Settings, and then press the Menu Switch inwards  
to enter.  
2. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to change the REC  
Quality settings (“8000Hz” item, “16000Hz” item or “32000Hz” item). Press the Menu Switch  
inwards again to complete the REC Quality setting.  
Default Setting Mode  
Reset the system settings of the device to the factory default values.  
1. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to select the  
to enter.  
Reset icon in the Settings, and then press the Menu Switch inwards  
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2. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to change  
again  
the Reset settings (“Yes” item, or “No” item). Press the Menu Switch inwards  
to complete the Reset setting.  
3. If you select the “No” item, the system settings will not be changed.  
4. If you select the “Yes” item, the system settings will be changed to the factory default  
values.  
Contrast Mode  
Sets the contrast of the OLED display.  
1. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to select the  
to enter.  
Contrast icon in the Settings, and then press the Menu Switch inwards  
2. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to change the  
Contrast setting. Press the Menu Switch inwards  
again to complete the Contrast setting.  
Screen Saving Mode  
Set a time to darken then OLED display automatically.  
1. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to select the  
to enter.  
Backlight icon in the Settings, and then press the Menu Switch inwards  
2. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to change the  
Backlight settings. Press the Menu Switch inwards  
again to complete the Backlight seting.  
3. If you select 5 Sec, the screen saver will have a delay of 5 seconds before activating. If you  
select Always off the screen saver will not be activated and the OLED display will remain  
illuminated.  
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About Mode  
Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to select the  
About icon, and then press the Menu Switch inwards  
to enter. The firmware version  
and available memory of your T.sonic520 will be displayed on the OLED screen. Press  
the Menu Switch inwards (Menu)  
again to get back to the settings menu.  
Sync Lyrics Mode  
Displays the lyrics of the song being played on the OLED screen.  
1. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
Lyrics icon in the Settings, and then press the Menu Switch inwards  
2. Push the Menu Switch to the right (Next) or to the left (Previous)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to select the Sync  
to enter.  
to change the Sync  
Lyrics settings (“Enable” item or “Disable” item). Press the Menu Switch inwards  
again to  
complete the Sync Lyrics setting.  
Exit Mode  
In the Settings Menu push the Menu Switch to the right (Next)  
or to the left (Previous)  
to select the Exit icon, and then press the Menu Switch inwards (Menu)  
to quit the  
Settings mode.  
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Safely Remove Your T.sonic™ 520  
Before removing your T.sonic520, please make sure the OLED Display is  
not in the READ/WRITE status or unpredictable damage to the files or your  
T.sonic520 may occur.  
Removing the T.sonic™ 520 in Windows® 98SE  
Unplug your T.sonic520 from your system directly when data is not transferring.  
Removing the T.sonic™ 520 in Windows® Me, 2000, and XP  
1. Select the  
icon on the system tray.  
2. The Safely Remove Hardware pop-up menu will appear. Select it to continue.  
3. A message box will appear: The ‘USB Mass Storage Device’ device can now be safely  
removed from the system.  
Removing the T.sonic™ 520 in MacOS 10.0 or Later  
Drag and drop the Disk icon corresponding to your T.sonic520 into the trashcan. Then unplug  
your T.sonic520 from the USB port.  
Remove the T.sonic™ 520 in LinuxKernel 2.4 or Later  
Execute umount /mnt/ T.sonic to un-mount the device.  
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Utility Installation  
1. Put the Driver CD into the CD-ROM (Auto-Run supported). Select the T.sonic520  
Utility button.  
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the utility installation.  
3. Execute the utility program in Start -> Programs -> T.sonic Utility -> T.sonic Utility.  
PC-Lock Function  
Once the PC-Lock function is enabled, you can use your T.sonic520 as a key to lock your  
computer, protecting it from being used by other users.  
The PC-Lock function is not supported in Mac or Linux Operating Systems.  
To use the PC-Lock function, you must log in to the Windows OS with Administrator rights.  
PC-Lock Function for Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP  
1. Select the PC-Lock button in the T.sonic520 Utility window.  
2. The following window will appear.  
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3. In this window you can Enable the PC-Lock function, change the Screen Saver  
Message and the PC-Unlock Timer.  
Lock Your Computer  
After the PC-Lock function is enabled, your computer will be locked whenever you remove  
your T.sonic520. If your computer is locked, the screen will display the locked status as  
shown below.  
Unlock Your Computer  
To unlock your computer, you must re-insert your T.sonic520. The locked status on the  
screen will disappear and you are now free to use your computer. The computer’s locked  
status will also be relinquished automatically after the lock time has expired.  
Boot-Up Function  
T.sonic520 can be configured to serve as an MS-DOS Boot Disk. Upon completion of this  
procedure, the T.sonic520 can be used to boot-up your computer, allowing you to run MS-DOS  
programs. This does not make the T.sonic520 a Rescue Disk for Windows, nor does it put  
Windows Startup files onto your T.sonic520. After booting with T.sonic520, if you wish to  
enter Windows, you must start Windows from 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.  
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System Requirements for the Boot-Up Function  
A desktop or notebook computer that supports USB-ZIP, or USB-HDD as the First Boot  
Device in BIOS  
Enabling the Boot-Up Function  
1. Select the Boot-Up button in the T.sonic520 Utility window.  
2. The following window will appear, choose the boot-up type you need (USB HDD or USB  
ZIP, whichever has been set as the First Boot Device in BIOS) and select Create Boot  
Disk.  
3. Click on the “OK” button to make the Flash Drive a Bootable device.  
Partition & Security Function  
Partition Types  
You can partition the T.sonic520 into two partition types. The two types are:  
Type 1: Public Area Only"  
This is the default partition type for the T.sonic520. It allows the entire volume of the T.sonic™  
520’s memory to be accessed by anyone. No secure data area is established.  
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Type 2: Public and Private Area"  
T.sonic520 is partitioned into a single Logical Unit Number (LUN) identified device, which  
contains a Public Area and a Private Area. Secure data can be established in the Security Area,  
which is protected by a password. Access to data in the Public Area is unrestricted.  
Log Out / Log In  
Private Area  
Public Area  
1. Select the Partition button in the T.sonic520 Utility window.  
2. The following window will appear.  
3. Adjust the partition percentages to your liking using the partition bar. Key in a Password  
to login to the Private Area and a Hint as a reminder, just in case you forget your  
password.  
4. Click on the “Start” button to complete the partition setup.  
Access Data in the Private Area  
1. Select the Login/out button in the T.sonic520 Utility window.  
2. The following window will appear.  
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3. Enter the correct password and select Login.  
4. The Private Area will now appear and is ready for use.  
Log Out of the Private Area  
1. Make sure that all files are closed and that no data is being transferred to, or from your  
T.sonic520.  
2. Click the Logout button in the T.sonic520 Utility window. Once you have  
successfully completed the Log Out procedure for the Private Area of your T.sonic™  
520, only data in the Public Area will be accessible.  
Change Password  
1. Select the Password button in the T.sonic520 Utility window.  
2. The following window will appear.  
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3. Input the Old Password, and New Password and the Confirm New Password in each  
field (Maximum size for a password is 8 characters). You can also input a Password  
Hint to set up a reminder for your new password. Select “OK.”  
If You Forget the Password  
If you forget your password, you can use the password hint to remember it. If you cannot  
recall the password using the password hint, then all you can do is run the Partition  
function again to repartition your T.sonic520. Unfortunately, all your “Private area” data  
will be lost during this procedure. You will have the chance to make a backup copy of your  
data in the “Public area” but all data in the “Private area” is permanently lost.  
Recovery Function  
If your T.sonic520 is ever damaged, you can use the Recovery program to restore the unit’s  
default settings. Before using the Recovery function, please read the following sections carefully.  
The Recovery function is not supported in the Mac or Linux Operating Systems.  
To use the Recovery function, you must log in to the Windows OS with Administrator rights.  
Running the Recovery program will erase all of the data on your T.sonic520.  
If there are bad blocks in the flash memory chip of the T.sonic520, the memory size of the  
T.sonic520 after running the Recovery program will be smaller than the original memory  
size.  
1. Execute the recovery utility in Start -> Programs -> T.sonic Utility -> Recovery  
2. The following window will appear.  
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3. Select Start” to recover your T.sonic520 to its factory defaults.  
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Troubleshooting  
If an error occurs, with your T.sonic™ 520, please first check the information listed below before  
taking your T.sonic520 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 a FAQ  
and Support on our websites.  
Driver CD cannot auto-run in Windows  
Enter Device Manager in the Control Panel and enable the Auto-Insert function of the CD-ROM  
drive. Alternatively, you can manually execute the T.sonic.EXE from the driver CD.  
Operating system cannot detect the T.sonic520  
Check the following:  
1. Is your T.sonic520 properly connected to the USB port? If not, unplug it and plug it in again.  
2. Is your T.sonic520 connected to the Mac keyboard? If yes, unplug it and plug it into an  
available USB port on your Mac Desktop instead.  
3. Is the USB port enabled? If not, refer to the user’s manual of your computer (or motherboard) to  
enable it.  
4. Is the necessary driver installed? If your computer is using Windows® 98SE, you must insert the  
Driver CD into the CD-ROM and refer to the “Driver Installation for Windows® 98SE” section  
to complete the driver installation before using your T.sonic520. A driver is not required for  
Win® ME/2000/XP, MacOS 10.0 or later, or LinuxKernel 2.4 or later  
Cannot power on  
Check the following:  
1. Is the T.sonic520 connected to your computer? If yes, unplug it.  
2. Is the LOCK switch set to “LOCK”? If yes, set it to the “OFF” position.  
3. Is the battery inserted correctly? If not, reverse the battery.  
4. Is the battery out of power? If yes, please replace it with a new battery.  
Cannot download MP3 or WMA files to the T.sonic™ 520  
As required, uninstall the driver and re-install it. If this doesn’t work, see the Recover Your T.sonic  
520 Chapter to recover your T.sonic520.  
Buttons don’t work  
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Check to see if the LOCK switch is set to “LOCK ”. If yes, set it to the “OFF” position.  
Cannot hear track playback  
Check the following:  
1. Are there any MP3 or WMA files in the root directory of your T.sonic520? If not, you must  
download music files from your computer or the Internet first. (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 earphone jack? If not, connect them again  
properly.  
3. Is the volume loud enough? If not, adjust the volume up until the music playback can be heard.  
Cannot display the track name correctly on the screen  
1. The default language of the T.sonic520 is English. Please set the language option first.  
2. ID3 tag information has the first display priority on the screen of the T.sonic520. You could  
modify the ID3 tag by using Windows Media Player, Winamp, or other software.  
3. If the ID3 tag is empty, just the file name will be shown on the screen.  
Track playback sounds intermittent  
Plug the earphones into the earphones jack again to make sure they are properly connected.  
T.sonic520 turns off automatically  
T.sonic520 features a power saving function. If your T.sonic520 is idle (not playing music or  
radio) for 2, 10, or 30 minutes, the power saving timer is triggered and your T.sonic520 will turn  
off automatically. Please refer to the “Power Saving” section to change the power saving settings.  
T.sonic520 is NOT functioning correctly  
If your T.sonic520 ever stops responding or locks up, Please refer to the “Recover your  
T.sonic520” and use the Recovery program to restore it to its default settings.  
Cannot find the file that was just copied to the T.sonic520  
Re-copy the file and refer to the “Safely Remove Your T.sonic520” section to remove the  
T.sonic520 after the copy process is completed.  
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A File that was just deleted still appears  
Re-delete the file and refer to the “Safely Remove Your T.sonic520” section to remove the  
T.sonic520 after the delete process is completed.  
T.sonic520 cannot operate after it was formatted in Windows  
Formatting T.sonic520 using the “Quick Format” or “Full Format” option in Windows destroys  
the default format of the T.sonic520. To retrieve the default format, you must link to  
http://www.transcendusa.com/ and download the firmware updates for the T.sonic520.  
The T.sonic520 Utility cannot be executed  
You must log in to the Windows OS with Administrator rights to execute the Utility.  
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Specifications  
Size:  
74 mm × 30 mm × 18.5 mm  
28g (without battery)  
Up to 10 years  
Weight:  
Data Retention:  
Erase Cycles:  
100,000 times  
82dB  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  
Estimated Battery Life:  
Music Formats:  
15 hours (AAA alkaline battery)  
MP3 and WMA (No DRM support)  
ADPCM (WAV)  
Recording Format:  
Compression Rates:  
Certificates:  
32Kbps–320Kbps  
CE, FCC, BSMI  
Ordering Information  
Memory Size  
Transcend P/N  
TS512MMP520  
TS1GMP520  
512MB  
1GB  
1GB  
TS1GMP520C  
TS2GMP520C  
2GB  
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T.sonic520 Limited Warranty  
“Above and beyond” is the set standard 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 T.sonic520 fail under normal use in the recommended  
environment due to improper workmanship or materials, Transcend will repair or replace your  
product with a comparable product. This warranty is subject to the conditions and limitations set forth  
herein.  
Duration of Warranty: The Transcend product warranty is valid for a specific period, which begins on  
the date of purchase. Proof of purchase including the date of purchase, is required to collect on the  
warranty. Transcend will inspect the product and decide whether to repair or replace it. Transcend  
reserves the right to provide a functional equivalent product or a 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 hard drive or flash memory device. Transcend’s T.sonic520 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 product 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.  
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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