Transcend MP850 User Manual
Transcend MP850 User Manual
Transcend MP850 User Manual
User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
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Introduction︱
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Package Contents︱
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Features︱
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System Requirements︱
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Safety Precautions︱
General Use ........................................................................................................................7
Backing Up Data ................................................................................................................7
Caution: Risk of Deafness.................................................................................................7
Reminders ..........................................................................................................................8
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MP850 Controls︱
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Music Playback Screen︱
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Basic Operation︱
Charging the Battery .......................................................................................................11
Power ON..........................................................................................................................11
Power OFF ........................................................................................................................11
Play a Song.......................................................................................................................12
Pause a Song ...................................................................................................................12
Next Track.........................................................................................................................12
Previous Track .................................................................................................................12
Fast Forward ....................................................................................................................12
Fast Rewind......................................................................................................................12
Increase Volume ..............................................................................................................12
Decrease Volume .............................................................................................................12
Main Menu ........................................................................................................................12
File Navigator ...................................................................................................................13
Deleting Files....................................................................................................................13
Voice Recording...............................................................................................................13
Repeat / Shuffle Functions..............................................................................................14
A-B Repeat........................................................................................................................14
Hold...................................................................................................................................14
Reset .................................................................................................................................14
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MUSIC Mode︱
Play MP3, WMA and WMA-DRM10 Music.......................................................................15
Playlists ............................................................................................................................16
Adding a Song to My Playlist..........................................................................................16
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Removing a Song from My Playlist ................................................................................17
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RADIO Mode︱
Listen to the Radio...........................................................................................................19
Selecting a Radio Station ................................................................................................19
Adjusting the Volume ......................................................................................................20
Saving a Radio Station ....................................................................................................20
Recalling a Saved Station ...............................................................................................20
Recording the Radio........................................................................................................20
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RECORD Mode︱
Making Voice Recordings With the Built-In Microphone..............................................22
Playing Voice or FM Recordings ....................................................................................22
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VIDEO Mode︱
Playing MTV Files ............................................................................................................23
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PHOTO Mode︱
Displaying JPG and BMP Photos ...................................................................................24
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E-book Mode︱
Reading E-books and Text files......................................................................................25
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Settings︱
The Settings Menu ...........................................................................................................26
Equalizer (EQ) Mode ........................................................................................................26
User EQ Customization ...................................................................................................26
Repeat Mode.....................................................................................................................27
Play Speed........................................................................................................................28
Record Quality .................................................................................................................29
VAD (Voice Activity Detection) .......................................................................................30
Sleep Timer.......................................................................................................................31
Screen Saver ....................................................................................................................31
Slideshow Interval ...........................................................................................................32
Lyrics Sync.......................................................................................................................33
Date/Time Settings...........................................................................................................33
Time Zone .........................................................................................................................34
Daylight Saving Time.......................................................................................................35
Language ..........................................................................................................................35
FM Reset...........................................................................................................................36
Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) .......................................................................................36
Player Info.........................................................................................................................37
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Driver Installation︱
Driver Installation for Windows Me, 2000, XP and Vista.............................................38
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Driver Installation for Mac OS 10.0, or Later................................................................38
Driver Installation for Linux Kernel 2.4, or Later .........................................................38
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Connecting to a Computer︱
Transferring Files to the MP850......................................................................................39
Disconnecting from a Computer ....................................................................................41
Removing the MP850 in Windows Me, 2000, XP and Vista .................................................... 41
Removing the MP850 in Mac OS 10.0 or Later....................................................................... 41
Removing the MP850 in Linux Kernel 2.4 or Later.................................................................. 41
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Included Software︱
Software System Requirements .....................................................................................42
Installing the MP850 Software ........................................................................................42
Transcend MTV Converter ..............................................................................................43
Slide Show Maker ............................................................................................................45
Transcend Digital Music Player Utility ...........................................................................47
PC-Lock ................................................................................................................................... 48
Partition.................................................................................................................................... 49
Log In / Log Out ....................................................................................................................... 51
Password ................................................................................................................................. 51
Forgotten Passwords ............................................................................................................... 52
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Troubleshooting︱
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Specifications︱
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Ordering Information︱
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Transcend Limited Warranty︱
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Introduction︱
Thank you for purchasing Transcend’s MP850, an advanced MP3 Player that can play music and display
videos and photos. The MP850 combines all the advantages of a great sounding portable MP3 player with
the benefits of a USB flash drive, and includes many extra features such as a Recordable FM Radio,
advanced digital voice recording karaoke-style lyrics display, A-B repeat functions and variable track
playback speeds. Your MP850 can also be used to read E-books and supports High-speed USB 2.0 for
faster uploading and downloading of files when connected to a computer. 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.
Package Contents︱
The MP850 package includes the following items:
MP850
Earphones
Software CD
USB cable
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Quick Start Guide
Features︱
1.8-inch (176 x 220 pixel) full-color TFT display
Playback music and videos
View photos and e-book (.txt) files
MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM10 (subscription music) and WAV music files
Recordable FM Radio with 20 station presets
Karaoke-style synchronized lyrics display
High quality voice recorder with VAD (Voice Activity Detection)
A-B repeat allows continuous replay of 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
Sleep timer can be set to automatically power-off after 15, 30 or 60 minutes
7 Equalizer effects, including a customizable USER EQ setting
Power-saving automatic screen savers
Internal rechargeable Li-ion battery provides over 22 hours of continuous music playback*
Hi-Speed Mini USB 2.0 port for easy computer connectivity and fast file transfers
Real Time Clock (RTC) displays local and world time
* Max. playback time achieved with screen saver set to “Blank” and “Lyrics Sync” disabled.
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System Requirements︱
Desktop or notebook computer with a working USB port.
One of the 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 MP850 package carefully.
• Ensure USB connectors are the same size and shape before connecting – never force them
• Always use the Transcend-provided power adapters and cables. Using incompatible cables may
permanently damage your MP850.
• Do not allow your MP850 to get wet or come in contact with 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 MP850 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
Backing Up Data
• Transcend does NOT take any responsibility for data loss, or damage during operation. If you
decide to store data on your MP850 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 installed. If you are unsure how to check this, please consult
your computer or motherboard User’s Manual for USB driver information.
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• Before using 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 MP850.
• Follow the procedures in the “Disconnecting from a Computer” section to properly remove your MP850
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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MP850 Controls︱
B Microphone
C Reset Switch
D Record Button
E Menu Button
F Volume Up
H Power / OK Button
I Back / Rewind
J Volume Down
K Headphone Jack
M Hold Switch
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Music Playback Screen︱
ICON INDICATION
1 Album/Artist Indicates the song/album title and artist name
2 Lyrics Displays synchronized lyrics (if available)
3 Sleep Indicates the Sleep Timer is enabled
Indicates the Equalizer (EQ) mode: Normal (Blank), POP, Rock, Classical, Jazz,
4 EQ Mode
Bass or USER EQ
Indicates Normal, (Repeat One), (Repeat All), (Shuffle) (Normal in
5 Repeat Modes
Folder), (Repeat in Folder), (Shuffle in Folder), or A-B
6 Play Speed Indicates (Very Slow), (Slow), Normal, (Fast), or (Very Fast)
Track Time &
7 Indicates the track length and current position
Progress bar
8 Lock Indicates the Hold switch is enabled (controls are locked)
9 Battery Indicates the battery power level
10 REC Settings Indicates current record quality and VAD (Voice Activity Detection) status
11 Time & Date Displays current time and date (RTC)
Indicates (Play), (Pause), (Fast Forward), (Rewind), (Record), or
12 Play Status
(Stop) status
13 Track Info Indicates the current track number and total tracks available
14 Volume Indicates the current volume level
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Basic Operation︱
Power ON
Press and hold the button to turn on the player. An animated logo will appear, followed by the player
status information. After the startup sequence, the Main Menu will be displayed, indicating the MP850 is
ready for use.
Power OFF
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Play a Song
Press the button to play a selected music, video, photo, E-book, or recording file.
Pause a Song
Next Track
Previous Track
Fast Forward
Fast Rewind
Increase Volume
Press once or press and hold the button until you reach the desired volume level.
Decrease Volume
Press once or press and hold the button until you reach the desired volume level.
Main Menu
Press in any mode to enter the Main Menu. The Main Menu gives you access to the MUSIC,
RADIO, RECORD, VIDEO, PHOTO, E-book modes and the SETTINGS menu.
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File Navigator
The File Navigator is a fast and convenient way of moving between tracks, files and folders.
2. Press and hold the button in the MUSIC, RECORD, VIDEO, PHOTO, or E-book mode to open the File
Navigator.
3. A list of available files for the current mode will be shown. (i.e. in E-Book mode only .TXT files will be shown)
4. Use the and buttons to move up and down the list of files.
5. Highlight the file you want to play and press .
6. To enter a folder or subfolder, highlight it and press either or .
7. To exit a folder, press or .
8. To close the File Navigator, press and hold the button.
Deleting Files
1. In the MUSIC, RECORD, VIDEO, PHOTO, or E-book 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. A “Delete? Yes / No” message will appear.
4. Use the button to highlight “Yes” and press to permanently delete the file.
Voice Recording
1. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds in any mode (except Radio) to activate the MP850’s built-in
microphone and begin voice recording.
2. Press to pause the recording, and press again to resume.
3. Press and hold for 2 seconds again to finish the recording.
4. Recordings can be found in the RECORD mode.
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Repeat / Shuffle Functions
Please see the “REPEAT Mode” in the Settings section for detailed instructions.
A-B Repeat
1. During playback In the MUSIC or RECORD modes, press once to mark the beginning of the section you
want to repeat.
2. Press again to mark the end of the section you want to repeat. The marked section of the song will
playback in a continuous loop
3. Press the button once more to stop the A-B repeat function.
Hold
When the switch enabled, all of the MP850’s buttons will be disabled, and cannot accidentally be pressed
while in your pocket.
Reset
If the MP850 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 MP850 only supports WMA-DRM10 file protection.
2. Use the and buttons to select “Music” mode and press . 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.
4. Press to begin listening to a music file.
ο MP850 supports Mpeg I Layer 3 and WMA files compressed at between 32Kbps – 320Kbps.
ο If MP850 cannot find any MP3, WMA, or DRM10 files, a “No Files” message will be displayed.
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Playlists
For quick and easy playback of your favorite songs, the MP850 supports, M3U, PLA, and WPL playlist
formats, and also includes a built-in user editable playlist (My Playlist).
1. In the MUSIC mode, press and hold the button, then highlight Playlists and press .
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.
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2. Use the / and / buttons to navigate to the song you want to add.
3. With the file highlighted, press the button and select “Add to My Playlist.”
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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.
5. To remove all songs, highlight “My Playlist” and press the button, then select “Yes” to confirm.
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RADIO Mode︱
ο The first time you use the Radio, all the FM channels will be automatically scanned and the first 20
channels with a strong signal will be preset. This feature also works if you activate the “FM Reset”
function in the SETTINGS menu.
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Adjusting the Volume
1. Press once or press and hold or until you reach the desired volume level.
3. Use the and buttons to select your desired channel number, and press again to save the
current radio station to that channel.
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ο FM Recordings are named and numbered in this format: “MonthDayF###.WAV”
Ex: “ 0123F012.WAV “ would be the twelfth FM recording made on January 23rd
4. Press to pause the recording, and press again to resume.
5. When finished, press and hold again to save the recording and return to the RADIO mode.
ο FM recordings are saved in the /FMIN.DIR/ folder
ο FM recordings can be accessed by using the File Navigator in RECORD mode
ο To adjust the recording sample rate, please see the “Record Settings” section of this manual.
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RECORD Mode︱
The MP850 can record from 2 different sources: 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.”
3. All voice and FM radio recordings can be found in the RECORD mode. Use the or buttons to
find your desired recording and press to listen to it.
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VIDEO Mode︱
Video files must be converted to .MTV format before they can be played on the MP850
3. The File Navigator will open, and a list of available .MTV files will be shown.
4. Use the / and / buttons to navigate to the video you want to play and press .
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PHOTO Mode︱
To display photos on your MP850 you must first transfer a .JPG or .BMP to the player.
3. The File Navigator will open, and a list of available .JPG and .BMP files will be shown.
4. Use the / and / buttons to navigate to the photo you want to view and press .
5. While viewing a photo, press to go to the next available photo, and press to go back.
ο MP850 only supports “.jpg” and “.bmp” photo files.
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E-book Mode︱
To read E-books on your MP850, you must first transfer .TXT files to the player
3. The File Navigator will open, and a list of available .TXT files will be shown.
4. Use the / and / buttons to navigate to the file or E-book you want to read and press .
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Settings︱
2. Use the and buttons to select an equalizer mode. If music is playing, you will instantly hear the
difference between each mode through the earphones.
3. Press to confirm the new EQ setting and return to the SETTINGS menu.
User EQ Customization
The User EQ allows you to customize the 5-band equalizer to your personal preference.
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1. In the SETTINGS menu, Use the and buttons to select “EQ” and press .
2. Highlight “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.
4. Press or to increase or decrease levels in 1.0dB steps (Adjustment range: +8dB to -7dB)
2. 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 All (continuously repeats playback of all music files available, in consecutive order)
Shuffle (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)
1. In the SETTINGS menu, Use the and buttons to select “Repeat” and press .
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2. Use the and buttons to select a 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:
0.67X (very slow), 0.80X (slow), 1.00X (normal), 1.14X (fast), 1.33X (very fast).
1. In the SETTINGS menu, Use the and buttons to select “Play Speed” and press .
2. Use the and buttons to select one of the five playback speeds and press to confirm.
Default is 1.0x (normal speed)
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Record Quality
The quality of an audio recording can be set to Low (8,000Hz), Middle (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 the and buttons to select “Record Quality” and press .
2. Use the and buttons to select Low, Middle, or High quality and press to confirm.
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Maximum Record Time / Quality Table
ο FM Radio recordings are recorded in Stereo. MIC recordings are recorded in Mono.
ο For best voice recording results, try to position the MP850’s microphone as close as possible to the
source of the sound or voice you are recording.
2. Use the and buttons to select Disable or Enable and press to confirm.
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Sleep Timer
This function sets a time delay to automatically power OFF the MP850, regardless of playback status.
1. In the SETTINGS menu, Use the and buttons to select “Sleep Timer” and press .
2. Use and to select a Sleep Timer delay and press . You can choose from “15 Min”, “30 Min”,
“60 Min” or “Disable”. When the selected time is reached, the unit will automatically power OFF.
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:
Song Title (Displays the title of the song currently being played)
Slide Show (Displays a user-created picture slide show – See Slideshow Maker)
1. In the SETTINGS menu, Use the and buttons to select “Screen Saver” and press .
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2. Use and to select a Screen Saver delay time and press . The screen saver will commence
whenever this amount of time passes with no button activity. The available delay times are: “Disable” ,
“10 Sec” , “20 Sec” , and “60 Sec.”
3. After you select a Screen Saver time delay, a list of available screen savers will appear.
4. Use and to select your desired screen saver and press to confirm.
Slideshow Interval
This function sets the time delay between photos that are displayed when the Slide Show screen saver is
enabled. To create a slideshow, you must use the Slide Show Maker software application on your computer
to create a photo slideshow “.SLS” file. Please see the “Slide Show Maker” section in Software Setup for
more information.
1. In the SETTINGS menu, Use the and buttons to select “Slide Show Interval” and press .
2. Use and to select the speed that you want your pictures to be displayed and press .
Available interval times are.: “1 Sec” , “3 Sec” , “5 Sec” , “10 Sec.”
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Lyrics Sync
This function displays synchronized lyrics (if available) on the screen 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 MP850.
Ex: for the MP3 file “GM-Last_Christmas.mp3”, the LRC lyrics file must be named “GM-Last_Christmas.lrc”
1. In the SETTINGS menu, Use the and buttons to select “Lyrics Sync” and press .
2. Select “Enable” to use Lyrics Sync, or “Disable” to turn the function off. Press to confirm.
Date/Time Settings
This setting lets you adjust the local time and date and choose your time zone.
1. In the SETTINGS menu, Use the and buttons to select “Date/Time Settings” and press .
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2. Use and to move between 12hr/24hr, Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, Second, and AM/PM.
Time Zone
For convenience when traveling, the MP850 can display the local time for different time zones.
1. In the SETTINGS menu, use the and buttons to select “Time Zone” and press (the Time Zone
setting screen will also be displayed every time you set the date and time).
2. Use and to select the appropriate time zone for your region and press to confirm.
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Daylight Saving Time
If your region uses Daylight Saving Time (DST), the MP850 can automatically adjust the clock one hour
forward in Summer and one hour backward during Winter .
1. In the SETTINGS menu, use the and buttons to select “Daylight Saving Time” and press .
2. Select “Enable” to use DST, or “Disable” to turn the function off. Press to confirm.
Language
Sets the MP850’s display language, which includes menus, song/album titles, artist names, and lyrics. The
player supports 13 User languages.
1. In the SETTINGS menu, use the and buttons to select “Language” and press .
2. Select your language with the and buttons and press to confirm.
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FM Reset
This function resets all saved radio stations (CH01 – CH20). If you use this feature, the next time you enter
the RADIO mode, the MP850 will automatically scan and save the 20 strongest stations.
1. In the SETTINGS menu, use the and buttons to select “FM Reset” and press .
2. Select “Yes” to reset your radio stations or “No” to keep them. Press to confirm.
MTP (Use this mode for transferring DRM10 music files with Windows Media Player 10)
USB (Use this mode for normal drag and drop transfer of all other files or if using a Mac® or
Linux® computer)
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1. In the SETTINGS menu, use the and buttons to select “MTP” and press .
2. Use the and buttons to select either “MTP” or “USB” and press to confirm.
ο Note: In MTP transfer mode, all files will be stored in the “Music” folder.
Player Info
Displays the MP850’s firmware version and available memory capacity.
1. In the SETTINGS menu, use the and buttons to select “Player Info” and press .
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Driver Installation︱
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Connecting to a Computer︱
1. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the Mini USB port on the MP850 and plug the large end of the
cable into an available USB port on your desktop or notebook computer. The internal Li-ion battery will
begin charging.
ο While the MP850 is connected to a computer, its audio and video functions will not be available.
2. When connected to a computer the MP850’s 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
MP850 will appear in the “My Computer” window.
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Figure 5: The MP850 Removable Disk in the My Computer Window
*Note: (F:) is an example drive letter – your “My Computer" window may differ
3. To transfer photos, videos, e-book text files, and standard-format MP3 and WMA music to the MP850,
the MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) mode in the Settings menu must be set to “USB.” In this mode, files
can be transferred by simply dragging them onto the MP850’s Removable Disk drive letter. You can also
create your own folders within the MP850 and copy files directly to the folders.
4. To transfer WMA-DRM10 music files to the MP850, please set the player’s MTP (Media Transfer Protocol)
mode in the Settings menu to “MTP.” In MTP mode, please use Windows Media Player 10 to transfer and
synchronize WMA-DRM10 music files with the MP850.
5. While files are being transferred to the MP850, the screen will display a “WRITE” message. After files
have been successfully transferred, the “READY” message will be displayed again.
6. If you choose to transfer files or folders to the computer, the MP850 will display a “READ” message
indicating that the files are being transferred to the computer. After files have been successfully
transferred, the “READY” message will be displayed again.
7. Always disconnect the MP850 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.
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Figure 6: Safely Remove Hardware
NEVER unplug the MP850 during file transfer. Unplug the MP850 only when Windows informs
it is safe (see Disconnecting from a Computer) and the “READY” screen disappears.
Audio files (MP3/WMA/WMA-DRM10/WAV) must be stored no more than 4 folder levels away
from the root directory. The MP850 is limited to 128 character filename length.
Before disconnecting your MP850, always ensure the “READ” or “WRITE” screen is not
displayed, as damage to your files or the MP850 may occur.
3. A window will appear stating “The ‘USB Mass Storage Device’ device can now be safely removed from
the system.”
3.
3. Select “Multimedia Converter” and follow the instructions that follow to install the MTV Converter and
the Slideshow Maker, or click the “Utility” button to install extra functions for your MP850.
4. Choose your setup language and click the “OK” button to continue.
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Figure 10: Select 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.
6. When the Transcend Digital Music Player Utility is finished installing, click the “Finish” button to exit
the wizard.
7. The Transcend Digital Music Player Utility, the MTV Converter, and the Slideshow Maker can all be found
in:
> Programs > Transcend >
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Figure 12: MTV Converter main screen
2. Click the triangle button next to “Video Input”
3. The Open Video Input File window will appear. Select the “MPEG4,” “DivX,” “AVI,” or “xVID” video file
that you want to convert to the “.mtv” format. Click the “Open” button to continue.
4. Click the triangle button next to “Video Output” button to select a destination for the converted file.
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Figure 15: Start Conversion
6. When the process is finished, a “Conversion Complete” message window will appear. Click the “OK”
button to return to the MTV Converter main window and convert another file.
7. Click the “X” in the upper-right hand corner of the MTV Converter window to exit.
8. Transfer the newly created .MTV file to the MP850 (See Transfering Files to the MP850)
The MP850 only supports “.MTV” video files. You must use the Transcend MTV Converter to
convert your MPEG4, DivX, AVI, or xVID video files to the “.mtv” format.
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Figure 18: Select image files for conversion
4. Choose a slideshow transition effect from the drop-down menu underneath the Preview window.
Available effects are “Circle,” “Normal,” “Shutter(Left to Right), and “Shutter(Right to Left)”
5. Click the “Preview” button to see a preview slideshow of your selected images.
6. Use the “Up” and “Down” buttons to change the display order of your images.
7. After you have loaded all images that you want to include in the slideshow, click the “Transform” button.
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Figure 20: Select a Destination for the ‘.sls’ file
9. After the slideshow is successfully created, a Transfer Complete message will appear. Click the “OK”
button.
10. Click the “X” in the upper-right hand corner of the Slide Show Maker window to exit.
11. Transfer the newly created .SLS file to the MP850 (See Transfering Files to the MP850)
The MP850 will only display ”sls” file format slideshows. You must use first the Slideshow Maker
software to convert your “.JPG,” “.BMP,” or “.GIF” photo files to the “.SLS” format.
Partition (Divide your MP850’s memory into Public and Private areas )
ο The Transcend Digital Music Player Utility is only supported in Windows® Me, 2000, XP and Vista
ο The Transcend Digital Music Player Utility is not supported on Mac™, or Linux™ Operating Systems
ο To use the Transcend Digital Music Player Utility, you must log in to the Windows® OS with
Administrator rights.
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PC-Lock
With PC-Lock, you can use your MP850 as a key to temporarily lock your computer while you are away.
1. Start the Transcend Digital Music Player Utility ( -> Programs -> Transcend -> Digital Music
Player Utility)
2. Click on the “PC-Lock” button in the Transcend Digital Music Player Utility window.
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Figure 25: PC-Lock Screen Saver Text
5. You can adjust the period of time that your computer will be locked for by checking the “Enable Timer” box.
Set the Unlock Timer in Hours and Minutes. When this time elapses, your computer will automatically
unlock and be available for use.
ο When PC-Lock is enabled, your computer will be locked when the MP850 is unplugged
ο While your computer is locked, the screen will display the “Screen Saver Message” text.
7. To unlock the computer, you must reconnect your MP850 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 MP850 for your personal files. You
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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.
5. To protect the Private area, choose a password and a “Hint” (in case you forget your password)
6. Click the “Start” button to complete the Partition & Security setup. The process may take a few minutes.
7. You must unplug your MP850 when the process is finished.
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Log In / Log Out
This function lets you access the files stored on the Private partition of your MP850. If you do not log in, Your
protected files will be invisible.
1. Connect the MP850 to your computer.
2. Start the Transcend Digital Music Player Utility ( -> Programs -> Transcend -> Digital Music
Player Utility)
3. Click on the “Login/Logout” button in the Transcend Digital Music Player Utility window.
4. The Login/out window will appear. Input your password and click “Login.”
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 Private Area and no data is being transferred between the MP850 and
the computer, click on the “Logout” button to switch back to the Public Area.
Password
1. Start the Transcend Digital Music Player Utility ( -> Programs -> Transcend -> Digital Music
Player Utility)
2. Click on the “Password” button in the Transcend Digital Music Player Utility window.
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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.
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 MP850. 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 MP850, please first check the information listed below before taking your
MP850 for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem from the following hints, please consult your dealer,
service center, or local Transcend branch office. We also have FAQ and Support services on our websites.
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• During recording, if the remaining battery capacity goes below 10% the MP850 will automatically
save the recording.
Track playback sounds intermittent
Plug the earphones into the earphones jack again to make sure they are properly connected.
MP850 Powers OFF automatically
MP850 features a SLEEP Mode, which acts as a Power Saving feature. You can preset your MP850 to
Power OFF automatically after 15, 30, or 60 minutes. Please refer to the “Sleep” section in SETTINGS.
MP850 just isn’t working properly
If your MP850 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.
Cannot find the file that was just copied to the MP850
Re-copy the file and refer to the “Disconnecting from a Computer” section to remove the MP850 after the
copy process is completed.
Having problems converting Video files with the Transcend Multimedia Converter
First, download DirectX 9.0 (or later) onto your computer. Next, open the Video file on you computer that you
had a problem converting and try playing it, if the Video does not play, then this means that the Video Codec
you are trying to convert has a compatibility issue with your PC and cannot be converted using the Transcend
Multimedia Converter.
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Cannot view Photo files on my MP850
The MP850 only supports “.JPG,” “.BMP” Photo files, please ensure that the photo is one of these files
types.
Lyrics Sync: Why can’t I see the words of the song I am listening to?
For detailed Lyrics Sync instructions, please link to the FAQ section on our website
http://www.transcendusa.com/Support/FAQ/
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Specifications︱
Ordering Information︱
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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 MP850 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 MP850 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 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 flash
memory device. Transcend’s MP850 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 MP850 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. Please read Transcend’s Warranty Policy in full to understand
your rights.
Transcend Warranty Policy: http://www.transcendusa.com/Support/Warranty.asp
Online Registration: To expedite the warranty service, please register your Transcend Product within 30
days of purchase.
Register online at http://www.transcendusa.com/registration
ο All specifications are subject to change without notice.
www.transcendusa.com
*The Transcend logo is a registered trademark of Transcend Information, Inc.
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