Instruction Manual PORTABLE STORAGE DEVICE & MULTI - CODEC JUKEBOX Model H300 Series Model H300 Series Thank you for your purchase. Please read this manual carefully before using your new player. http://www.iRiver.com Thank your for your iRiver purchase. The H300 series comes complete with a long list of advanced features. It is important that you read the manual to ensure that you get the most out of your new player. iRiver website address is www.iriver.com. The site provides product information and customer support. 1 iRiver Limited reserves all patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other intellectual rights regarding the user manual. Copying the manual in part or in full without the written permission of iRiver is prohibited. Illegal usage of part or all of the document may result in criminal penalty. Related laws, including the copyright law, protect copyrighted contents such as software, music, or movies. If the product is used to copy or distribute copyrighted contents illegally, the user must take all legal responsibility for such actions. Companies, organizations, products, persons, and information on events used in the examples in this manual are not actual data. The company has no intention to link this user manual to any company, organization, product, or person. Do not assume any such intention or connection. It is the user's responsibility to comply with copyright laws. 1999-2004 iRiver Limited. All rights reserved. Please read and ensure you have fully understood the following safety guidelines before using the product. The safety guidelines describe important details regarding your safety and are classified into "Danger," "Warning," and "Caution." The company cannot be held liable for accidents and product damage due to non-observance of these safety precautions. Serious injury or death can result if not handled as directed. Serious / minor injury or product / property damage can result if not handled as directed. CE, FCC Minor damage can result if not handled as directed. Windows, Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Media Player are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. SRS is a registered trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. The manufacturer, importer, and dealer cannot be held responsible for accidental damage, including personal injury or any other damage, due to inappropriate usage of the product. Information in the user manual is written for the current specification of the product. The manufacturer, iRiver, continues to provide additional functions and apply new technology to it. All specifications may be changed without notice to individual users. 2 3 Serious injury or death can result if not handled as directed. Use only the AC adapter included. Using any other AC adapter may cause fire or electric shock. Connect the AC Adapter only to rated power outlet types as described in the user manual. Connecting to other types may cause fire or electric shock. Promptly turn the power of the product off and disconnect the AC connector from the power outlet if the product produces smoke, smells, or makes unusual sounds. Using the product in abnormal conditions may cause fire or electric shock. Do not drop the product, or subject it to strong impact or severe vibration, to avoid damage. Promptly turn the power of the product off and disconnect from the power outlet if the product is damaged. (Remove the AC adapter if the product was being charged). Using the product in abnormal conditions may cause fire or electric shock. Do not touch the AC adapter with wet hands. If the inside or outside of the adapter gets wet, an electric shock may result. Do not place heavy objects on the AC adapter cable. Do not score, bend, twist, or pull the AC adapter cable. A damaged AC adapter cable may cause fire or electric shock. Keep cords under control at all times. Cords may get caught on a variety of objects and cause damage or injury. Do not use earphones or headphones while driving a vehicle, motorcycle, or riding a bicycle. Not only is it dangerous, but also illegal in some jurisdictions. Do not use the earphones or headphones while using a pedestrian crossing or in other dangerous areas, to avoid traffic accidents or other dangers. Promptly turn the power of the product off and disconnect the AC connector from the power outlet during electrical storms to avoid fire or electric shock. Keep the product and AC adapter away from children to avoid electric shock or exposure to electrical fields. Do not repair, disassemble, or modify the product. Using the product under such conditions may cause fire or electric shock. To avoid a high probability of explosion or malfunction, do not dry the product with a heater or microwave oven when the product is wet (whether with water or some other liquid). 4 5 Serious / minor injury or product / property damage can result if not handled as directed. Minor damage can result if not handled as directed. Do not let the AC adapter cable or other cables lie across walkways, to avoid accident or product damage. Promptly turn the power of the product off and disconnect the AC connector from the power outlet during electrical storms, to avoidproductdamageduetoexcessivecurrentsurges. Use a soft cloth or towel to clean the product. Never use chemicals such as benzene, paint thinner, acetone, or solvents; the surface, surface color, and paint may be damaged. Do not store the product where it will be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures. See the specifications section of this document for proper operational temperatures. Do not place the product near sources of strong magnetism such as magnets, TVs, monitors, speakers, or hands free devices. The product uses a magnetic disk drive for data storage,andmagneticfieldscandamagetheproduct. Do not use at high volume for continuous listening. Hearing experts advise against listening to continuous, loud and extended play. Do not store the product where it will be exposed to dust or dirt. For optimal usage, avoid storing the player in: - Locations with high humidity. Do not store the product where it will be exposed to direct sunlight. Use only the AC adapter included. Using other AC adapters may cause malfunction. Some malfunctions are not repairable. Keep the product from getting wet from rainwater, drinks, medicines, or cosmetics. Wetting the product may cause malfunction. Do not turn the power off if this happens. If the product comes in contact with moisture, promptly dry with a soft cloth. External impact, lightning, power shorts or other events may damage the data stored in the product. The user is solely responsible for data backup and the company will not be liable for loss of stored data under any circumstances. If Bad Sectors are generated in the HDD due to physical impact or other cause, the product may not function normally. Please use the scan disk program in the Windows operating system to fix the error. - Locations subject to rapid temperature changes, for example in front of an air conditioner or heater. - Enclosed areas where heat radiation is impossible Do not leave the product connected to an AC outlet after the product is fully charged, to avoid product damage. Do not press two buttons on the product or remote controller simultaneously. The product may malfunction. Do not simultaneously connect the earphone jack, Line-In/Out jack, and USB jack to one device (i.e. a PC). The product's power may be turned off. Do not place heavy objects on top of the product, to avoid product malfunction. If the product is severely damaged beyond repair or no longer functions, please dispose of it in accordance with the relevant local laws. 6 7 Introducing the H300 Welcome........................................................................................................................1 Copyright/Certification/Escape Clause......................................................................2 Warning..........................................................................................................................3 Before using the product 1. Introducing the H300.................................................................................9 2. H300 features..........................................................................................10 3. Contents..................................................................................................11 Getting started 1. Names of parts........................................................................................12 2. Connecting the product...........................................................................15 3. Installing the software..............................................................................27 Basic operation 1. Getting up and running............................................................................38 2. Using the buttons ....................................................................................39 Useful features 1. Playing music files...................................................................................41 2. Listening to the FM radio.........................................................................42 3. Setting preset channels ..........................................................................44 4. Recording................................................................................................46 5. Using the text function.............................................................................49 6. Viewing Image.........................................................................................52 7. Managing music information files..........................................................53 8. Searching music ....................................................................................55 8. EQ/SRS ..................................................................................................57 9. Setting play mode .................................................................................58 10. Using the WinAMP ................................................................................61 Menu configuration 1. Opening the menu screen.......................................................................65 2. Menu Map ..............................................................................................66 3. General...................................................................................................66 4. Display....................................................................................................70 5. Timer.......................................................................................................72 6. Control ....................................................................................................74 7. Mode.......................................................................................................75 8. Sound .....................................................................................................78 9. Record....................................................................................................80 Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................84 Product Specification................................................................................................85 Federal Communications Commission................................................................86 The iRiver H300 series delivers superior sound and advanced features in a extraordinarily sleek design. It is designed with a large, color LCD, ultra-fast USB 2.0 music transfers, multi-codec support and a digital FM tuner. Plus, the H300 features a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 16 hours per charge making it the new standard in high-capacity music players. The FM tuner included enables reception of FM radio broadcasting. And the product supports firmware upgrades to continuously refine the product's features via our website. All these powerful features will enable you to have your best ever experience with a portable music player. 8 9 H300 Features 2 inch color LCD display. Superior color icons and menus previously unavailable are provided for a better user experience. Supports super size data - 20GB/40GB HDD The system can be used as high capacity portable storage with 20GB(H320) and 40GB(H340) HDDs. Fast file transfer - USB 2.0 The system supports a 480 Mbps USB 2.0 interface to maximize the portable data storage feature. Constant state-of-the-art performance - firmware upgrade Add new features or improve performance with continuous firmw are upgrades. Text and image viewer View ebooks, lyrics, and stored Images with the Text Viewer and Image Viewer features. Magnificent 3D sound - SRS WOW sound effect Experience the magnificent 3d and rich base sounds with the industry-recognized SRS WOW techn ...