T.sonic 630

Users Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction....1
Package Contents....1 Features.....2 System Requirements....3

Safety Precautions.....4

General Use.....4 Backing Up Data.....4 Caution: Risk of Deafness.....4 Reminders.....4

Product Overview....5

A-B Repeat/Rec Button.....5 Menu Button.....5 LOCK Switch....5 Hi-Speed Mini USB 2.0 Port....5 Back-Fast Rewind Button....5 Next-Fast Forward Button....5 PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF Button....5 Volume Up Button....5 Volume Down Button....5 Line-In Port.....5 White Text OLED Display....5 Microphone.....5 Earphones Jack....5 Neck Strap hole....5
OLED Display....6 Basic Operation.....7
Charging the Battery....7 Power ON.....7 Power OFF.....8 Play a Track.....8 Pause a Track....8 Next Track.....8 Previous Track.....8 Fast Forward....8 Fast Rewind.....8 Increase Volume.....8 Decrease Volume....8 Main Menu.....8 Make an Audio Recording....9 Repeat a Track.....9 Repeat All Tracks....9 Shuffle: Play Random Tracks...9 Repeat All Tracks in a Folder....9
A-B Repeat: Repeat a Section of a Track...9 Lock.....9 Reset the T.sonic 630.....9

MUSIC Mode....10

Play MP3, WMA and WMA-DRM10 (Subscription) Music...10 File Navigator Mode....10 Delete a file in the MUSIC Mode....11

RADIO Mode....12

Listen to the Radio.....12 Selecting a Radio Station.....12 Increase/Decrease the Volume....12 Saving a Radio Station....12 Recall a Saved Station....14 Record a Radio Station....14

RECORD Mode....14

Record Sound.....15 Select a Recording Device....15 Record using the Built-In Microphone....16 Record using the External Microphone....16 Record using the Line-In connection....17 Play a Recorded Sound File...18 File Navigator Mode....18 Delete a file in the RECORD Mode...19

Settings....20

Enter the Settings Menu....20 Repeat Mode.....20 Equalizer (EQ) Mode....20 User EQ Customization....22 Screen Saver.....22 Sleep....24 Contrast....24 Language.....24 Sync Lyrics.....25 Playback Speed....25 FM Reset.....25 Music Transfer Mode....26 Playlist Manager....26 About....27

Time Settings....28

Real Time Clock (RTC)....28 World Time.....29 Daylight Saving Time (DST)...30
Advanced RECORD Settings....31

REC Quality.....31

REC Environment....33 REC Input Device....33 VAD (Voice Activation Detection)....35 Preset REC....35
Driver Installation.....37
Driver Installation for Windows Me, 2000 and XP...37 Driver Installation for Mac OS 10.0, or Later...37 Driver Installation for Linux Kernel 2.4, or Later...37
Connecting to a Computer...38 Download and Upload Music and other Files...39 Disconnecting from a Computer....41
Removing the T.sonic 630 in Windows Me, 2000 and XP...41 Removing the T.sonic 630 in Mac OS 10.0, or Later..41 Remove the T.sonic 630 in Linux Kernel 2.4, or Later...41
T.sonic Utility Software....42
Installing the T.sonic Utility Program...42 Using the T.sonic Utility Program....44

PC-Lock Function.....45

PC-Lock Function for Windows Me, 2000 and XP...45 Lock Your Computer....47 Unlock Your Computer....47

Boot-Up Function.....48

System Requirements for the Boot-Up Function....48 Enabling the Boot-Up Function....48
Partition & Security Function....50
Enable the Security Function in Windows Me, 2000 and XP...50 Use the T.sonic Security Features....51 Changing your Password.....51 Forgotten your Password.....52
Restoring Factory Defaults...53
Recover the T.sonic 630 in Windows Me, 2000 and XP..53
Troubleshooting....54 Specifications....57 Ordering Information...57 Transcend Limited Warranty....58 Glossary Icons.....59 Terminology....61
Thank you for purchasing Transcends T.sonic 630. A new generation of Flash MP3 Player that combines all the advantages of a great sounding MP3 player with a USB Flash Drive and includes many extra features as standard such as, an FM Radio, Advanced Digital Voice Recorder, Direct Line-In recording, Karaoke-type Lyrics display, A-B repeat functions and variable Track Playback speeds. Your T.sonic 630 supports Hi-speed USB 2.0 for faster uploading and downloading of data, or music files to and from a computer. Using the A-B repeat and variable Track Playback speed features allows you to continuously replay a designated section of a track at slower/faster speeds; this makes the T.sonic 630 an ideal language-learning tool. In addition, you can record memos to yourself or from others using the advanced digital voice recorder and the units Line-In recording feature lets you record music, or audio books directly from a CD Player, or external microphone to your T.sonic 630. The stylish T.sonic 630 from Transcend will change the way you think about your digital music forever.

Package Contents

The T.sonic 630 package includes the following items: T.sonic 630

Earphones

Software CD
Mini USB to USB A-Type cable
Direct Line-In Recording cable

Introduction

Quick Instruction Guide

Features

MP3 Player that supports MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM10 (subscription music) and WAV music formats FM Radio (FM Radio recording and the ability to preset 20 FM radio stations) Advanced Digital Voice Recorder: specify an individual (memo), or group (meeting) environment One-Touch Recording: even when Powered OFF, press and hold the REC button to start the Built-in Microphone Recording Karaoke-type lyrics display Direct Line-In recording from a CD Player, or external Microphone Brilliant, White text (4-Line) OLED Display produces a vibrant clear display, easily viewed at any angle and in any light Scheduled Recordings: preset a time to auto-start a Radio, or Microphone recording VAD (Voice Activation Detection), Very High quality Gapless Audio Recordings Playlist Builder A-B repeat function allows you to continuously replay a designated section of a track Variable Track Playback speeds Supports 12 user languages including song/artist name display USB Flash Drive capabilities for data transfer and storage, plus additional software 7 Equalizer effects, including a customizable USER EQ setting Powered using a rechargeable Li-ion battery (fully charged battery supports over 15 hours of continuous operation) Hi-Speed Mini USB 2.0 port for easy computer connectivity and fast file transfers Sleep Mode, preset the player to Auto-Power OFF after 15, 30, or 60 minutes Automatic screen saver runs if the unit is idle for more than a few seconds, this acts as a battery saving measure Real Time Clock (RTC) displays local and world times

System Requirements

Desktop or notebook computer with a working USB port. One of following Operating Systems (OS): Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP 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.
Please ensure that you connect the cable ends to the ports correctly.

General Use

Carefully unpack the contents of the T.sonic package. Do not allow your T.sonic to become damp or wet from water or any other liquids. Do not use a damp/wet cloth to wipe or clean the exterior case. Do not use or store your T.sonic in any of the listed environments: o o o Direct sunlight Next to an air conditioner, electric heater or other heat sources In a closed car that is in direct sunlight

Backing Up Data

Transcend does NOT take any responsibility for data loss, or damage during operation. If you decide to store data on your T.sonic 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 using the T.sonic 630, please check the computer has the relevant USB drivers installed. If you are unsure on how to check this, please consult the computer, or motherboard Users Manual for USB driver information.
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. 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 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. 3. Your MP3 player is limited to a volume level of 100 decibels. 4. Both the MP3 player and its accompanying earphones are compliant with the French regulation concerning musical Walkmans (24th July 1998 Order). 5. Before using other earphones, confirm that their technical specifications are compatible with the original set.

Reminders

1. Make sure the LOCK switch is set to OFF before trying to Power ON the unit. 2. Never use the Quick Format, or Full Format in Windows to format your T.sonic 630. 3. Follow the procedures in the Disconnecting from a Computer section to remove your T.sonic 630 from a computer. 4. We suggest you update your device's firmware before starting to use it for the first time.

Previous Track

Press the Back-Fast Rewind button to return to the Previous track.

Fast Forward

Press and Hold the Next-Fast Forward button to Fast Forward a track.

Fast Rewind

Press and Hold the Back-Fast Rewind button to Fast Rewind a track.

Increase Volume

Press once, or Press and Hold the Volume Up button level. until you reach the desired volume

Decrease Volume

Press once, or Press and Hold the Volume Down button volume level. until you reach the desired

Main Menu

Press the Menu button in any Mode to enter the Main Menu. The Main Menu gives you access to the MUSIC, RADIO, RECORD and SETTINGS Modes.

Make an Audio Recording

The Default Recording Mode for the T.sonic 630 is its Built-in Microphone. Press and Hold the A-B/REC button for more than 2 seconds (even when Powered OFF) in any mode except the RADIO Mode will activate the T.sonic 630s built-in microphone and begin recording.
Recorded audio files are saved in the RECORD Mode.

Repeat a Track

Please see the REPEAT Mode in the Settings section for detailed instructions.

Repeat All Tracks

Shuffle: Play Random Tracks
Repeat All Tracks in a Folder
A-B Repeat: Repeat a Section of a Track
In the MUSIC Mode, press the A-B/REC button you wish to repeat. Press the A-B/REC button repeat. once to mark the beginning of the track
again to mark the end of the section of the track you wish to
The marked section of the track is played as a continuous loop when playing an MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM10, or WAV track. Press the A-B/REC button for a third time to stop the track repeating.
When the LOCK switch disabled. is set to the ON position, all of the T.sonic 630s buttons are

Reset the T.sonic 630

You can Reset the unit by pressing the Reset button for 3 to 5 seconds.
Press and Hold the A-B/REC button the recording.
for more than 2 seconds during a recording to stop

MUSIC Mode

If you want to buy DRM (Digital Rights Management) music online please be advised that the T.sonic 630 only supports WMA-DRM10 music files and you must use the MTP Music Transfer Mode to transfer the files to the player.
Play MP3, WMA and WMA-DRM10 (Subscription) Music
1. Press and Hold the PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF button default screen is the MUSIC Mode screen. to Power ON the unit. The
You can also enter the MUSIC Mode by pressing the Menu button Menu, then press the Next-Fast Forward button until you reach the MUSIC icon to enter the MUSIC Mode.

to enter the Main

, or Back-Fast Rewind button
, press the PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF button
2. If no MP3, WMA, or WMA-DRM10 files exist, a **No Files** message will be displayed on the OLED screen.

Saving a Radio Station

You can save your 20 favorite Radio stations from CH 01 to CH 20 in the T.sonic 630s memory. 1. Select the Radio station (FM frequency) that you wish to save. 2. Press the A-B/REC button to display the channel numbers 1 to 20 on the screen.

RADIO Functions

3. Press the Next-Fast Forward button , or Back-Fast Rewind button channel number where you want to save the Radio station. 4. Press the A-B/REC button

to select the

again to save the selected station to the channel number.

Recall a Saved Station

1. In the RADIO Mode press the A-B/REC button the screen. to display the channel numbers 1 to 20 on
2. Press the Next-Fast Forward button , or Back-Fast Rewind button the channel number of the Radio station to which you want to listen. 3. Press the PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF button to this channel will begin to play.

to select

and the Radio station that has been saved
4. The screen will return to the RADIO Mode displaying the saved FM frequency.

Record a Radio Station

1. Select the Radio station (FM frequency) that you wish to record. 2. Press and Hold the A-B/REC button for more than 2 seconds to begin recording the station. 3. A recording FM Radio file is generated and will appear on the screen; this file is saved in the RECORD Mode in the [/FMIN.DIR/] folder.
4. Files Recorded from the FM Radio are named in the order [Month/DayF001.WAV], then [Month/DayF002.WAV], and so forth. during a recording will Pause the 5. Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF button recording, pressing the PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF button again will resume the recording. 6. Press and Hold the A-B/REC button for more than 2 seconds during a recording to stop the recording and the screen will return to the RADIO Mode. 7. Radio Recordings are saved in the RECORD Mode in the [/FMIN.DIR/] folder, Recorded Radio files are saved in the order [Month/DayF001.WAV], then [Month/DayF002.WAV], and so forth. Recorded Radio files can be accessed using the File Navigator. Sample rate Low (8KHz) Record Radio Avg (16KHz) Med (22KHz) Good (32KHz) High (44KHz) Channels 2 (stereo) 2 (stereo) 2 (stereo) 2 (stereo) 2 (stereo) 1GB 32 hrs 16 hrs 12 hrs 8 hrs 6 hrs 2GB 64 hrs 32 hrs 24 hrs 16 hrs 12 hrs 4GB 128 hrs 64 hrs 48 hrs 32 hrs 24 hrs
If not enough memory space is available, or the battery power is too low, the T.sonic 630 cannot support the maximum recording capacity as outlined in the above table.

RECORD Mode

RECORD Functions RADIO Functions

If not enough memory space is available, or the battery power is too low, the T.sonic 630 cannot support the maximum recording capacity as outlined in the above table. The closer you move the T.sonic 630s Microphone to the source of the sound the higher the quality of the recording.
Record using the External Microphone
1. In the REC INPUT DEVICE Mode select Ext MIC (External Microphone) as the recording device. 2. Plug an External Microphone into the T.sonic 630s Line-In port. 3. Press and Hold the A-B/REC button using the External Microphone. for more than 2 seconds to begin an audio recording
4. A Recording file is generated and will appear on the screen; this file is saved in the RECORD Mode in the [/MICIN.DIR/] folder.

RECORD Functions

5. Files Recorded using an External Microphone are named in the order [Month/DayM001.WAV], then [Month/DayM002.WAV] and so forth. during a recording will Pause the 6. Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF button recording, pressing the PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF button again will resume the recording. 7. Press the A-B/REC button for more than 2 seconds during a recording to stop the recording and the screen will return to the RECORD Mode. 8. Recorded audio files can be accessed in the RECORD Mode, or by using the File Navigator. Sample rate Low (8KHz) Record Sound Avg (16KHz) Med (22KHz) Good (32KHz) High (44KHz) Channels 1 (mono) 1 (mono) 1 (mono) 1 (mono) 1 (mono) 1GB 64 hrs 32 hrs 24 hrs 16 hrs 12 hrs 2GB 128 hrs 64 hrs 48 hrs 32 hrs 24 hrs 4GB 256 hrs 128 hrs 96 hrs 64 hrs
If not enough memory space is available, or the battery power is too low, the T.sonic 630 cannot support the maximum recording capacity as outlined in the above table. The closer you move the External Microphone to the source of the sound the higher the quality of the recording.
Record using the Line-In connection
1. In the REC INPUT DEVICE Mode select Line-In as the recording device. 2. Plug the Line-In cable into the T.sonic 630s Line-In port and connect the other end of the Line-In cable to a compatible source device e.g. CD Player. 3. Press and Hold the A-B/REC button for more than 2 seconds to begin recording the source device using the T.sonic 630s Line-In connection. 4. A Recording file is generated and will appear on the screen; this file is saved in the RECORD Mode in the [/LINEIN.DIR/] folder.
5. Files Recorded using the Line-In are named in the order [Month/DayL001.WAV], then [Month/DayL002.WAV] and so forth. 6. Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF button during a recording will Pause the again will resume the recording, pressing the PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF button recording. 7. Press the A-B/REC button for more than 2 seconds during a recording to stop the recording and the screen will return to the RECORD Mode. Recorded files can be accessed in the RECORD Mode, or by using the File Navigator. Record Sound Sample rate Low (8KHz) Channels 2 (stereo) 1GB 32 hrs

Playback Speed

The speed at which you listen to an audio file can be increased, or decreased. Playback speeds can be set to 0.67x, 0.8x, 1.0x, 1.14x and 1.33x. , or Back-Fast Rewind 1. In the SETTINGS Menu, press the Next-Fast Forward button button to select the Playback Speed icon , then press the PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF button to enter the Playback Speed Menu.
2. Press the Next-Fast Forward button , or Back-Fast Rewind button to switch between the 5 Playback Speed settings: 0.67x 0.8x 1.0x 1.14x 1.33x. Press the PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF button to select the Playback Speed and return to the SETTINGS Menu.

FM Reset

Resets the saved Radio stations, so the next time you enter the RADIO Mode the T.sonic 630 will automatically scan and save the 20 strongest Radio station signals.
1. In the SETTINGS Menu, press the Next-Fast Forward button , or Back-Fast Rewind button to select the FM Reset icon , then press the PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF to enter the FM RESET Mode. button
2. Press the Next-Fast Forward button , or Back-Fast Rewind button to select YES, or NO and press the PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF button to confirm the selection and return to the SETTINGS Menu.

Music Transfer Mode

If you want to buy and play WMA-DRM10 (only) music files, or you are using Windows Media Player 10 you must choose the MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) Music Transfer Mode to transfer and synchronize music files between the computer and your T.sonic 630. If you are using a Mac, or Linux computer, please select the USB (WMA-DRM10 NOT supported) Music Transfer Mode. , or Back-Fast Rewind 1. In the SETTINGS Menu, press the Next-Fast Forward button button to select the Music Transfer Mode icon , then press the PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF button to enter the MUSIC TRANSFER Mode.
2. Press the Next-Fast Forward button , or Back-Fast Rewind button to select MTP, or USB and press the PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF button to confirm the selection and return to the SETTINGS Menu.
3. When transferring files in the MTP Music Transfer Mode you will have the option of using two folders to store files, a Music, or Data Folder. All WMA and MP3 files should be transferred to the Music Folder, all other files to the Data Folder. 4. In the USB Mode (WMA-DRM10 NOT supported) you can drag and drop all files onto the drive letter that represents the T.sonic 630.

VAD (Voice Activation Detection)
VAD allows the T.sonic 630 to make gapless audio recordings. This means the player will only begin recording when it detects the subject is speaking, if the person(s) pauses, or stops speaking the T.sonic 630 will stop recording until the person(s) starts speaking again. This allows you to make complete and very easy to listen to recordings. 1. In the SETTINGS Menu, press the Next-Fast Forward button , or Back-Fast Rewind button to select the REC Settings icon , then press the PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF button to enter the REC Settings Menu.
2. In the REC Settings Menu, press the Next-Fast Forward button , or Back-Fast Rewind button to select the VAD icon , then press the PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF button to enter the VAD Mode.

Preset REC

Set a date and time for the T.sonic 630 to automatically make an Audio Recording from the Radio, or using its Built-in Microphone, or an External Microphone. , or Back-Fast Rewind 1. In the Settings Menu, press the Next-Fast Forward button button to select the Preset REC icon , then press the PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF button to enter the PRESET REC Mode.
2. Press the Next-Fast Forward button , or Back-Fast Rewind button the ENABLE, or DISABLE option and press the PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF button confirm the selection.

to select to

3. Press the Next-Fast Forward button , or Back-Fast Rewind button the ENABLE, or DISABLE option and press the PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF button confirm the selection and return to the REC Settings Menu.
3. Enabling the Preset REC feature will open the Preset REC setup screen.
4. Press the Next-Fast Forward button , or Back-Fast Rewind button to select the FM (Radio), MIC (Built-in Microphone), or Ext MIC (External Microphone) as the audio to confirm the recording method and press the PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF button selection.
5. If you select the FM (Radio) option as the Preset REC recording method you must select the FM frequency that you want the T.sonic 630 to automatically record. Press the Volume Up button , or Volume Down button to adjust the FM frequency by 0.1 MHz each time until you reach the desired frequency. Alternatively, you can Press and Hold the Volume Up button , or Volume Down button to quickly auto-scan to the desired frequency.
7. Input the time you want the T.sonic 630 to make the automatic recording. Press the Next-Fast Forward button , or Back-Fast Rewind button to switch between the hour and minute. Press the Volume Up button , or Volume Down button to change the time.
8. Press the PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF button Recording setup.
to advance to the Preset REC time Stop
9. Press the PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF button return to the Preset REC Menu.
to confirm the date and time selections and
6. Press the PLAY/PAUSE/PWR ON-OFF button

Figure 5. Connecting to a Computer
Download and Upload Music and other Files
If you want to buy and play WMA-DRM10 (only) music files, or you are using Windows Media Player 10 you must choose the MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) Music Transfer Mode to transfer and synchronize music files between the computer and your T.sonic 630. If you want to use your T.sonic 630 to listen to music other than the Radio you must download MP3, WMA, or WMA-DRM10 music files onto the Player. 1. If you are using a Windows OS, please find out what version of Windows Media Player the computer is running before connecting your T.sonic 630. If you are using Windows Media Player 10, or you want to listen to WMA-DRM10 music, please see the Music Transfer Mode section in SETTINGS. 2. Plug the small end of the Mini USB to USB A-Type cable into the T.sonic 630s Mini USB port and plug the large end of the cable into an available USB port on a computer. When connected to a computer the units rechargeable Li-ion battery will begin charging and the T.sonic 630 can only be used for transferring files.
Figure 6. Mini USB Cable and Connecting to a Computer
3. When connected to a computer the T.sonic 630s screen will display a READY message, indicating that files can be loaded onto the player. If you are using Windows a new Removable Disk drive with a newly assigned drive letter representing the T.sonic 630 will appear in the My Computer window.
Figure 7. *F: is an example drive letter, the letter in your My Computer window may differ
4. In the MTP (Media Transfer Mode) use Windows Media Player 10 to transfer and synchronize your WMA-DRM10 Music files with the T.sonic 630s MTP Folder, all other files should be dropped on to the Data Folder. In the USB Mode (WMA-DRM10 NOT supported) you can drag and drop your MP3, WMA, or other files and folders onto the T.sonic 630s corresponding Removable Disk drive letter, at this stage the players screen will display a WRITE message indicating that the files are being transferred to the T.sonic. When the players screen returns to the READY message you will know that the files have successfully transferred.
6. Always disconnect the T.sonic from a computer by selecting and following the instructions for the Safely Remove Hardware icon that can be found on the Windows Toolbar at the bottom of the computer screen.
Figure 8. Safely Remove Hardware
5. If you choose to upload files, or folders to the computer, the players screen will display a READ message indicating that the files are being transferred to the Computer. When the players screen returns to the READY message you will know that the files have successfully transferred.

Disconnecting from a Computer
Before removing your T.sonic 630, always ensure the OLED Display is not in the READ/WRITE status, otherwise your files or T.sonic 630 may be damaged.
Removing the T.sonic 630 in Windows Me, 2000 and XP
1. Select the Hardware icon on the system tray. 2. The Safely Remove Hardware pop-up window will appear. Select it to continue.
Figure 9. Safely Remove Hardware
3. A window will appear stating The USB Mass Storage Device device can now be safely removed from the system. Unplug the T.sonic.
Figure 10. Safe to Remove Hardware
Removing the T.sonic 630 in Mac OS 10.0, or Later
Drag and drop the Disk icon corresponding to your T.sonic 630 into the trashcan. Then unplug your T.sonic 630 from the USB port.
Execute umount /mnt/ T.sonic to un-mount the device. Then unplug your T.sonic 630 from the USB port.
Remove the T.sonic 630 in Linux Kernel 2.4, or Later

T.sonic Utility Software

The T.sonic 630 comes with some very useful bundled software that can increase your productivity. Before using the T.sonic Utility program, please read the following sections carefully. The T.sonic Utility is not supported on Mac, or Linux Operating Systems. To use the T.sonic Utility, you must log in to the Windows OS with Administrator rights.
Installing the T.sonic Utility Program
1. Put the Software CD into the CD-ROM (Auto-Run supported). Click on the T.sonic 630 Utility button.
Figure 11. T.sonic Utility Program
2. Choose your setup language. Click on the OK button to continue.
Figure 12. Choose a language

T.sonic Utility

3. The InstallShield Wizard window appears. Click on the Next button to continue. The InstallShield Wizard will guide you through the T.sonic 630 Utility Program installation process.
Figure 13. T.sonic Utility Program InstallShield Wizard
4. When the T.sonic 630 Utility is finished installing, click on the Finish button to exit the wizard.
Figure 14. Installation complete
5. The T.sonic Utility Software Program can be found in: Start > Programs >> T.sonic Utility.
Using the T.sonic Utility Program
The T.sonic Utility* provides you with several software options including a:
PC-Lock Function Boot-Up Function Partition & Security Function Recovery Function
Figure 15. T.sonic Utility Menu

Figure 27. T.sonic Utility Logout

Changing your Password

1. Click on the Password button in the T.sonic Utility window.
Figure 28. T.sonic Password
3. When you are finished using the Secure Area and no data is being transferred between the T.sonic and the computer, click on the Logout button to Log Out of the Private Partition.
2. The New Password window will appear. Input your current Password, a New Password, Confirm Password and a New Password Hint (a reminder, should you forget your password). Click on the OK button to complete the New Password setup.
Figure 29. Change Password

Forgotten your Password

If you forget your password use the password hint to try and remember your password. However, if the hint does not work you can use the Partition Function to repartition your T.sonic. Any data that you saved on the T.sonics unprotected Public Disk Partition should be backed-up before re-partitioning the T.sonic.
WARNING! Repartioning the Disk will erase all of the data in the Private Area of your T.sonic.
Restoring Factory Defaults
If your T.sonic 630 ever stops working properly, try Powering it OFF and ON a number of times. Alternatively you can try to solve the problem by Resetting the unit. If neither of these options solves the problem, you can use the T.sonic Utility programs Recovery Function to restore the T.sonic 630s default factory settings. Before using the Recovery program, please read the following sections carefully.
Running the Recovery function will erase all of the data on your T.sonic 630.
The Recovery function is not supported on 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.sonic 630. If there are bad memory blocks on the Flash memory chip the size of the T.sonic 630s memory will be smaller after running the Recovery program.
Recover the T.sonic 630 in Windows Me, 2000 and XP
Plug the T.sonic into an available USB port on your desktop, or notebook computer.
1. The Found New Hardware dialogue box will appear.
Figure 30. Found New Hardware

2. Click on the

button located on the taskbar and select: Programs > T.sonic Utility >>
3. Click on the Start button to Recover your T.sonic 630. Selecting this Option will erase all of the data on your T.sonic 630.
Figure 31. Recovery Progress

Recovery Function

Recovery to run the T.sonic 630 Recovery program.

T.sonic Powers OFF automatically
T.sonic features a SLEEP Mode, which acts as a Power Saving feature. You can preset your T.sonic to Power OFF automatically after 15, 30, or 60 minutes. Please refer to the Sleep section in SETTINGS.
T.sonic just isnt working properly
If your T.sonic 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 unit by pressing the Reset button for 3 to 5 seconds. If all of these options fail you can restore your T.sonic to its Default Factory Settings by using the Recovery Function.
Cannot find the file that was just copied to the T.sonic
Re-copy the file and refer to the Disconnecting from a Computer section to remove the T.sonic 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 T.sonic after the delete process is completed.
T.sonic automatically removed from the operating system
This problem occurs when you press the Volume Down button while your T.sonic is still connected to a Computer USB port. Unplug your T.sonic from the USB port and plug it back in again.
T.sonic cannot operate after it was formatted in Windows
Formatting the T.sonic using the Quick Format or Full Format option in Windows destroys the default format of the T.sonic. To retrieve the default format, you must link to http://www.transcendusa.com/ and download a Firmware Update for your T.sonic.
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 T.sonic 630?
1. The T.sonic 630 only supports WMA-DRM10 music files, is this the file type you are using? 2. Did you use the MTP Music Transfer Mode to transfer music to the T.sonic 630?
Sync Lyrics: Why cant I see the words of the song I am listening to?

TS1G/2G/4GMP630

Description
TS1G/2G/4GMP630 is a 1GB/2GB/4GB USB Flash Drive with Flash 1 pcs of MP3 Player that supports MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM10 (subscription music) and WAV music formats FM Radio (FM Radio recording and the ability to preset 20 FM radio stations) Advanced Digital Voice Recorder: specify an individual (memo), or group (meeting) environment One-Touch Recording: even when Powered OFF, press and hold the REC button to start the Built-in Microphone Recording Karaoke-type lyrics display Direct Line-In recording from a CD Player, or external Microphone Brilliant, White text (4-Line) OLED Display produces a vibrant clear display, easily viewed at any angle and in any light Scheduled Recordings: preset a time to auto-start a Radio, or Microphone recording VAD (Voice Activation Detection), Very High quality Gapless Audio Recordings

Features

1Gx8/2Gx8/4Gx8

Memory

assembled on the printed circuit board. It combines a USB Flash Drive with an MP3 player, AB repeater, voice recorder and an FM radio.

Outline

Dimensions

Side Millimeters

Playlist Builder A-B repeat function allows you to continuously replay a designated section of a track Variable Track Playback speeds Supports 12 user languages including song/artist name display

73.00 33.00 12.50

0.20 0.20 0.20
USB Flash Drive capabilities for data transfer and storage, plus additional software 7 Equalizer effects, including customizable USER EQ setting a
Sleep Mode, preset the player to Auto-Power OFF after 15, 30, or 60 minutes Automatic screen saver runs if the unit is idle for more than a few seconds, this acts as a battery saving measure Real Time Clock (RTC) displays local and world times
Powered using a rechargeable Li-ion battery (fully charged battery supports over 15 hours of continuous operation) Hi-Speed Mini USB 2.0 port for easy computer connectivity and fast file transfers

Block Diagram

With 1 pcs of 1G/2G/4Gx8 Flash Memory

1Gx8 2Gx8 4Gx8

Pinouts
Pin No. 05 Pin Name VCC USBUSB+ VSS GND

Pin Identification

Symbol USB+ USBVCC VSS GND Function USB differential signal: The pairs are used to transmit Data/Address/Command USB Power Input Ground Ground

Specifications

Host Interface Storage Size: Weight: Data Retention: Erase Cycles: Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Power Supply Estimated Battery Life: Music Formats: Recording Format: Compression Rates: Certificates: Warranty:
USB2.0 1GB/2GB/4GB 73 mm 33 mm 12.5 mm 30g (with Li-ion battery) Up to 10 years 100,000 times 90dB USB mass storage: DC5V 10%
MP3 Player: 3.7V Li-ion battery 15 hours (Li-ion battery) MP3 WMA and WMA-DRM10 (Subscription music) ADPCM (WAV) 32Kbps320Kbps CE, FCC, BSMI 2-years