Table of Contents Introduction︱ ......................5 Package Contents︱ ....................5 Features︱ ....................... 5 System Requirements︱ ..................6 Safety Precautions︱....................6 General Use ........................6 Backing Up Data ........................6 Caution: Risk of Deafness....................7 Reminders ..........................7 Player Controls︱ ....................8 Music Playback Screen︱ ..................9 Basic Operation︱....................
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RADIO Mode︱ ...................... 16 Listening to the Radio .....................16 Selecting a Radio Station ....................16 Adjusting the Volume ......................16 Saving a Radio Station ....................16 Recalling a Saved Station ....................16 Recording the Radio......................17 RECORD Mode︱ ....................18 Making Voice Recordings with the Built-In Microphone ..........18 Playing Voice or FM Recordings ..................18 File Navigator ........................18 Deleting Recorded Files ....................19...
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PC-Lock ..........................32 Partition ..........................34 Log In / Log Out .......................35 Changing your Password....................36 Forgotten Passwords ......................37 Troubleshooting︱....................38 Specifications︱....................40 Ordering Information︱ ..................40 Transcend Limited Warranty︱................41...
FM radio, advanced digital voice recording, karaoke-style lyrics display, A-B repeat functions and variable track playback speeds. Your T.sonic 320 is equipped with a Hi-speed USB 2.0 interface to transfer data and music files to and from your computer quickly and easily. The A-B repeat and variable track playback speed features allows you to continuously replay specific sections of an audio file at slower or faster speeds –...
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.
Follow the procedures in the “Disconnecting from a Computer” section to properly remove your T.sonic 320 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.
Player Controls︱ Figure 1. T.sonic 320 Hold Switch A-B Repeat / REC Menu Button Microphone Headphone Jack Lanyard Attachment Loop Volume Up Play / Pause / Power Next / Fast-Forward Volume Down Previous / Rewind Reset Button Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Connector...
Music Playback Screen︱ Figure 2. OLED Display ICON INDICATION Record Source FM Radio Built-in Microphone Indicates Voice Activity Detection is enabled Record Quality Low Quality Medium Quality High Quality Indicates the Sleep Timer is enabled Sleep (Blank) EQ Mode Normal Rock Classical Jazz...
The T.sonic 320 needs to be charged for at least 12 hours before first use. Charging the Battery Remove the T.sonic 320’s cap and plug its USB connector directly into an available USB port on your desktop or notebook computer. The T.sonic 320’s internal Li-ion battery will begin charging.
Main Menu. The Main Menu gives you access to the MUSIC, RADIO, RECORD modes and the SETTINGS menu. Voice Recording The T.sonic 320 records using is its built-in microphone located near the button. 1. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds in any mode (except the FM Radio mode) to activate the T.sonic 320’s built-in microphone and begin recording.
A-B repeat function. Hold When the switch enabled, all of the T.sonic 320’s buttons will be disabled, and cannot accidentally be pressed while in your pocket. Reset If the T.sonic is not functioning properly, you can reboot by pressing...
5. To exit, press and hold Playlists For quick and easy playback of your favorite songs, the T.sonic 320 supports M3U, PLA, and WPL playist formats, and also includes its own user-editable playlist (My Playlist). In the MUSIC mode, press and hold the...
2. Select either “My Playlist” or an imported playlist file (if available) and press 3. Use the buttons to move up and down the list of available songs. Press play the highlighted song. When the song ends, the rest of the files in the playlist will then be played. 4.
5. To remove all songs, highlight “My Playlist” and press the button, then select “Yes” to confirm. Deleting Music Files 1. In the MUSIC mode, press and hold to enter the File Navigator. 2. Navigate to the file you want to delete with the buttons.
RADIO Mode︱ Listening to the Radio 1. Plug in the earphones . (Earphones must be plugged-in to listen to the Radio) 2. Press the button to go to the Main Menu. 3. Use the buttons to select the “FM” icon and press 4.
2. Use the buttons to select the channel you want to listen to. 3. Press to listen to the selected channel. Recording the Radio 1. Select a radio station that you want to record. 2. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to begin recording the station. 3.
RECORD Mode︱ The T.sonic 320 can record from 2 different sources: the FM Radio or the built-in microphone. The RECORD mode is for creating voice recordings and playing back both FM and voice recordings. To record from the FM Radio, please see the previous section on “Recording the Radio.”...
2. The “MICIN.DIR” or “FMIN.DIR” folder will appear, and a list of available recordings will be shown. Use the buttons to move up and down the list. 3. Press to play the selected recording. 4. To switch between the MICIN.DIR and FMIN.DIR folders, press or select the icon and press...
Settings︱ The Settings Menu 1. Press the button to enter the Main Menu. 2. Use the buttons to select the “Settings” icon and press Equalizer (EQ) There are seven equalizer modes to choose from: Normal, Pop, Rock, Classical, Jazz, Bass, and User EQ 1.
4. Press to increase or decrease levels in 1.0dB steps (Adjustment range: -7dB to +8dB) 5. Press to save the new User EQ settings and return to the SETTINGS menu. Repeat Mode There are seven Repeat modes to choose from: (plays all music files available one time, in consecutive order) Normal (continuously repeats the current song),...
Note: The above recording times may not be possible if space is limited or the battery power is low. For best results, try to position the T.sonic 320’s Microphone as close as possible to the source of the sound or voice you are recording.
VAD (Voice Activity Detection) VAD allows the T.sonic 320 to make gapless voice recordings. This means during voice recording with the internal microphone, the player will only record when it detects voices. If the person(s) pauses or stops speaking, the T.sonic 320 will temporarily stop recording until the person(s) starts speaking again. This allows for more concise, easier to understand recordings and smaller recording files.
Sleep Timer This function sets a time delay to automatically power OFF the T.sonic 320, regardless of playback status. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use to select “Sleep Timer”...
Date / Time Settings Set Date / Time This setting lets you adjust the time and date, choose between 12Hr or 24Hr format, and set the time zone. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use to select the “Date/Time Settings” icon and press 2.
“Yes” to reset your FM stations or “No” to keep them. Press confirm. Language This option adjusts the T.sonic 320’s display language, which includes menus, song/album titles, artist names, and lyrics. The player supports 13 different languages. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use to select the “Language”...
“MTP” or “USB” and press Note: In MTP transfer mode, all files will be stored in the “Music” folder. Player Info Displays the T.sonic 320’s firmware version and available memory capacity. 1. In the SETTINGS menu, use to select the “Player Info” icon and press 2.
USB hub is strongly discouraged. Audio files (MP3/WMA/WMA-DRM10/WAV) must be no more than 4 folder levels away from the “[/Root /] “ directory. The T.sonic 320 is limited to 128 characters for a file name. NEVER format your T.sonic 320 in Windows.
Transferring Files to the T.sonic If you want to use your T.sonic 320 to listen to music other than the Radio, you must transfer MP3, WMA, or WMA-DRM10 music files to the player. When the T.sonic 320 is connected to a computer it is locked into transferring files.
® Removing the T.sonic 320 in Mac OS 10.0 or Later 1. Drag the Disk icon that corresponds to your T.sonic 320 into the trashcan. 2. Unplug your T.sonic 320 from the USB port ® Removing the T.sonic 320 in Linux Kernel 2.4 or Later...
Please read the following instructions before using the T.sonic ™ Utility program. The T.sonic Utility has four functions: (Use the T.sonic 320 to temporarily lock your computer) PC-Lock (Divide your T.sonic’s memory into Public and Private areas) Partition...
Wizard will guide you through the installation process. Figure 11. T.sonic Utility InstallShield Wizard 6. When the T.sonic 320 Utility is finished installing, click the “Finish” button to exit the wizard. Figure 12. Installation complete The T.sonic Utility program can be found in: “...
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3. The PC-Lock Settings window will appear. Select the “ Enable PC-Lock ” checkbox. Figure 14. Enable PC-Lock 4. You can change the text displayed on the screen while the computer is locked in the “ Screen Saver Message ” field. Figure 15.
Figure 16. PC-Unlock Timer 6. Click the “ OK ” button to start the PC-Lock. Figure 17. Start PC-Lock When PC-Lock is enabled, your computer will be locked when the T.sonic is unplugged While your computer is locked, the screen will display the “Screen Saver Message” text To unlock the computer , you must reconnect your T.sonic to your computer .
1. Connect the T.sonic to your computer. 2. Start the T.sonic Utility ( -> Programs -> T.sonic Utility ) 3. Click on the “ Partition ” button in the T.sonic Utility window or Task Bar menu. Figure 18. T.sonic Utility – Partition 4.
Figure 21. T.sonic Utility – Login/out 4. The Login/out window will appear. Input your password and click “ Login .” Figure 22. Enter your password 5. When successfully logged in, the “Public Area” message will change to “ Private Area. ” The files in your Private Area will no longer be hidden and can be accessed normally.
Figure 25. Change Password 4. Click on the “ OK ” button to complete the New Password setup. Forgotten Passwords If you forget your password, use the password hint to help you remember your password. If you are still unable to remember your password, you will have to use the Partition function to reset the Public and Private areas.
1. Is your T.sonic 320 properly connected to the USB port? If not, unplug it and plug it in again. 2. Is your T.sonic 320 connected to the Mac keyboard? If yes, unplug it and plug it into an available USB port on your Mac Desktop.
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Cannot listen to DRM music on my T.sonic 320? 1. The T.sonic 320 only supports WMA-DRM10 protected music files, is this the file type you are using? 2. Did you use the MTP “ Music Transfer Protocol ” to transfer music to the T.sonic 320? Lyrics Sync: Why can’t I see the words of the song I am listening to?
Duration of Warranty: The Transcend T.sonic 320 is covered by this warranty for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. Proof of purchase including the date of purchase is required for warranty service.
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