User manual IRIVER H300

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 technology. 5 Preset and 1 User set equalizers Select one of the 5 preset EQs (Normal, Rock, Jazz, Classical, Ultra Bass) or set your own with the Uesr EQ. Built in FM tuner and FM recording. Easy radio listening, with automatic search and frequency memory functions. Superior technology for searching reception while moving will enhance your experience. Simple usage - Easy Navigation H300 supports a maximum of 2000 folders and 9999 files structure for easier search. Record voice and external sound sources. Supports voice recording with high performance internal / external microphones, and sound recording connecting to external devices such as CDs, tape players, or radio receivers. Connect external speakers - Supports an external output (Line-Out) feature Contents Unpack the product and check the following contents. User's guide (Including Product Warranty Card), Quick start guide Earphones and Earphone covers AC Adapter Carrying Case Installation CD USB Cable Line In/Out Cable External Microphone Remote Control (Option) External Battery Pack (Option) Cradle (Option) [Note] Contents may be changed without notice. 10 11 Names of parts System MIC RESET Remote Control Port Earphone Port LINE IN LINE OUT HOLD Switch Color LCD Display DC IN 5.0V Port Power ON/ PLAY/PAUSE Button Power OFF/ STOP Button Record/Function Conversion Button A-B/EQ Button USB Port (2.0/DATA) USB Port (1.1/MEDIA) Remote Control (Option) HOLD Switch Previous Button Next Button Previous/Next Button NAVI/MENU Button Volume Control Button Earphone Connecting Port Volume Control Button Power ON/Power OFF/PLAY/PAUSE Button 12 13 Using the LCD screen Play Mode Playback Condition Track # Folder Name Artist Name Track Title Playback Time Information Level Meter 20 44 128 Connecting the product HOLD Remaining battery Connecting the Power Connecting the adapter Connect the AC adapter to the system's 5.0V DC connector. I LOVE iRiver iRiver Entertainment 03 50 Progress Bar Playing Time Volume File Type Sampling Rate EQ/SRS Bit Rate [Note] The following icons are displayed to indicate the type of file playing. : MP3 file : WMA file : OGG file : ASF file : IRM file What is IRM (iRiver Rights Management)? The IRM is digital copyright information file designed by iRiver Limited. The IRM technology protects copyright and property from unauthorized usage of digital contents provided through iRiver Limited. The following icons are displayed to indicate HOLD status. : The HOLD function is set in both the product and the remote control. : The HOLD function is set in the product. : The HOLD function is set in the remote control. Connect the AC adapter plug to a power socket. AC adaptor for this product is 100~240V, 50~60Hz. 14 15 If a power source is connected when the product is turned off, the following message is displayed in the system LCD. Press the button while charging to start the system in play mode. Inserting external battery pack (Option) Slide the external battery pack cover to open it. If the battery is fully charged, the charging process is automatically terminated and "Complete" will be displayed on the LCD screen of the player. Charge Time: 3 hours (if the battery is fully discharged) Insert four AA batteries, be careful to observe the correct polarity. Slide the cover back into place. Twist the external battery pack to UNLOCK direction. Insert the H300 to the system slot of the external battery pack. [Note] If the power source is connected when the product is turned on, the battery icon becomes a still If the battery is fully discharged, the following message is displayed in the system LCD. is animated. After charging is finished, the icon 16 17 Twist the external battery pack to LOCK direction to secure the H300. Connect the external battery pack cable located under the case to the 5.0V DC connector of the H300. Connect the AC adapter to the cradle's 5.0V DC connector. Connecting the cradle (Option) Insert the product into the cradle. Connect the AC adapter plug to a power socket. 18 19 Connect the cradle to a PC with the USB cable. Connecting the remote control(Option)/earphones Connect the remote control to the socket on the top of the player. Type A Type B Type A Product-USB Port PC-USB Port Type B Connecting to a PC Connect the product to a PC with the USB cable. Type A Type B Product-USB Port (Media / Data) PC-USB Port Type A Connect the earphones to the earphone socket of the remote control. Type B Media : Download for secured file Data : Download for general file The battery will charge when the player is connected to a powered USB port. Press the button while charging to switch to the PC connection mode. [Note] Battery may not charge if you switch to playback mode during USB charging. If the USB Charging option in the Control menu under the main menu is set to OFF, the battery will not charge when the system is connected to a PC. 20 21 Connecting external devices Line-In Connects external input devices Connect the Line-Out or earphone socket of the external device to the Line-In socket of the product with the Line In/Out cable. Line-Out Use external devices such as speakers for output. Connect the Line-In socket of an external device to the Line-Out socket of the product with the Line In/Out cable. Speaker Play as desired. Please see Page 41 for details. Use the recording feature to record with the desired setting. Please see Page 46 for details. [Note] To use an external microphone for recording, connect the external microphone cable to the Line-In socket. 22 23 Connecting to a PC No software installation is required for Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Mac OS 9, or Mac OS 10. The player will appear as a new drive on these systems without the need for any software. button. Connect to DATA port. And check the new local disk drive is added. The factory default drive name is H300. Power on the player by pressing the Use the USB cable included to connect the product to the PC. Product-USB Port (Media / Data) PC-USB Port Connect to MEDIA port. And check the local disk drive is added. The factory default drive name is H300 sereis Media : Download for secured file Data : Download for general file The icon is displayed in the PC tray if successfully connected. The following screen is displayed in the product LCD. < Media> < Data> [Warning] Click the Start button then click Programs -> Accessories -> Windows Explorer If the PC power is turned off or the USB cable is disconnected while data is being transferred, an HDD error in the product may be generated. In some cases, an error message is displayed: "Total: 0000 Folder(s)". 24 25 [Note] Software installation is required for use under Windows 98 SE. See Page 34 to install the device driver. If another external device is connected to the PC, connecting the product does not add a second icon to the PC tray. Click the PC tray icon to view information on both devices. If an HDD error is detected, use the PC scan disk function to fix the error. To start scan disk, Select the product HDD in Windows Explorer and click with the right mouse button. Click the Properties in the popup window. Click the Tools tab in the Properties window. Installing the software Installing the software, PC [Note] Windows 98 SE does require the installation of this software and the included device driver. See page 34 for details. This installation adds a background application that will index the music on the player to enable enhanced searching features. This software is called MoodLogic H Manager. Insert the program installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Double click the "iRiverAutoDb1Setup.exe" file in MoodLogic folder. The following installation screen is displayed. Click the "Check Now" button in the "Check Errors" box Click the "Next" button in the installation window 26 27 License Agreement massage is displayed on PC screen. If you accept the therms of the agreement, click "I Agree" to continue. You mast accept the agreement to install MoodLogic. Installation is in progressing. Select the installation folder and click the "Next" button. Click the "Finish" button when the installation complete screen is displayed. 28 29 Getting music onto your player Now, open a second My Computer windows. Locate your music files, usually found in "My Documents" then "My Music". Disconnecting from the PC Click the icon in the PC tray To get music on your player just click and drag the songs from your PC to the H300 drive. The files will quickly copy (depending on how many you chose) and once they appear on the H300 drive, they are ready to play. Click the following popup message. Click the Confirm button in the hardware safe removal window and physically disconnect the USB cable. The following message is displayed in the system LCD During the copy process an icon and message will display as the files are copied to the H300 and indexed. The player will take a few seconds to load, then display the main screen showing the total number of files and folders. [Note] [Note] iriver strongly encourages everyone to keep proper backups of any music or data files copied to portable devices. If you have purchased songs from a music service, please see Page 32 for proper loading instructions. This step will not transfer purchased music files properly. The tray icon may be hidden in some Windows XP operating system settings. Click the "Display hidden icon" to view the hidden icon. Hardware safe removal may not be available while using some applications such as Windows Explorer or Windows Media Player. Please close all applications using the product before the hardware safe removal process. In some Windows XP operation system settings, hardware safe removal is temporarily unavailable due to some internal system communication. Please wait and try again. 30 31 Buying Music from an Online Service? Use these instructions to copy the music to your player. Click the Sync menu button. On the right slide of Sync screen choose the H300 from the dropdown list. Then click on the desired destination folder for your songs ("Music" for example). Connect the USB cable to MEDIA port on the player and to the PC. Open Windows Media Player 2-1. Click Start-> All Programs -> Accessories -> Entertainment -> Windows Media Player 2-2. Click "Library" from the menu bar button near the top of the screen. Most of the music purchased from online services should be listed in Windows Media Player Library. Click Start Sync to transfer the items on your Sync list to the player. A progress indicator will show each file transferring. When complete, copied songs will appear in the "Syncronized to Device" list on the left side of Windows Media Player and in the specified folder on the right side of the screen. Locate a song in the Library and Right-Click on it. Select "Add to -> Sync List". A "Sync List" will appear on the right side of Windows Media Player listing all the songs to be added to your player. Repeat for all the songs you would like to add to your player. Disconnect the player from your computer and enjoy your music! 32 33 Installing the device driver [Note] Windows 98 SE only Device drivers are not required for other operating systems. Please disregard this section for Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Mac OS computers. Insert the program installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Select the CD-ROM drive that includes the iRiverH.inf file and click the "OK" button. The managing software needs to be installed before installing the device driver. Please see [Page 27] for details on installing the managing software. Connect the product to a PC with the USB cable included. When the folder is located, click the "Next" button. If the product is not recognized by the PC, an "Add new hardware wizard" window is opened. Click the "Next" button. Click the "Search for the best device driver (recommended)" and click the "Next" button. Click the "Next" button Click the `Specify a location' option and click the "Browse" button. Click the "Finish" button to finish the installation. 34 35 Upgrading the Firmware The Firmware is the internal operating system of the H300. iRiver is continuously improving the product by upgrading the Firmware. Press and hold the Menu screen. button to open the Connect the product to a PC with the USB cable. Please see Page 24 for how to connect the product to a PC. Use the Click the buttons in the Menu to select the General option. button to open the General sub menu screen. Use the Press the buttons to select the "Firmware Upgrade" item. button to open the Firmware Upgrade screen. Download the latest Firmware file from the company website (www.iriver.com) [Warning] Uncompress the H300.hex file from the download file. Without the AC adapter, the firmware upgrade may fail due to battery power shortage. Select "YES"in the Firmware Upgrade screen then confirm with the button. Do not disconnect the AC adapter or turn the power off until the Firmware Upgrade is completed. Copy the H300.hex file to the top folder of the H300 drive. Disconnect the USB Cable from the product and connect the provided AC adapter. [Warning] Without the AC adapter, the firmware upgrade may fail due to battery power shortage. The system is automatically turned off after completing the Firmware Upgrade. Press the button to turn the power on. 36 37 Getting up and running Connect the earphones to the product. Press the button to turn the power on. If the product is not responding, check if the HOLD switch is OFF. If the HOLD switch is set, the following message is displayed in the product. Using the buttons Main System Item Each button on the player may have multiple functions based on the mode the player is on (Recording, playback, etc.) Description Turns the power on when the power is off. Plays a music file in the playback standby screen. Pauses the play while playing a music file. Press and hold the button to turn the power off when the power is on. Stops Playback. Stop current recording in record mode. Changes the repeat mode while in playback standby or playing. Press and hold the button to open the functions screen. Starts recording in the recording standby screen. Pauses the recording during a recording. Press and hold the button while in playback standby or playing to open the EQ Setting mode. Changes EQ/SRS in the EQ Setting mode. Press the button twice during playback for the section repeat function. Please see Page 58~59 for details. Opens the Navigation screen during playback. Press and hold the button while in playback standby or playing to open the Menu screen. Increases volume while in playback standby, playing, or listening to radio. Decreases volume while in playback standby, playing, or listening to radio. [Note] The startup screen will display briefly. After a few seconds the playback standby screen is displayed. Use the Use the music file. button to playback a music file. buttons while playing to skip to another [Note] Use the Press the Press the buttons to control volume. button again to pause the playback. button to end the playback. The playback standby screen is displayed. button to turn the power off. button to open the function selection Press and hold the Press and hold the screen. Use the buttons in the function selection screen to select a button to confirm the selection and run the selected function. desired function. Press the Plays the previous title, when in playback. Press and hold the button while playing to fast rewind. Press the button and then hold it to the previous folder in playback standby display or while playing. Select the previous channel when listening to radio. Plays the next title when playing. Press and hold the button while playing to fast forward. Press the button and then hold it to the next folder in playback standby display or while playing. Select the next channel when listening to radio. 38 39 Remote Control Item Description Turns the power on when the power is off. Plays a music file in the playback standby screen. Pauses the play while playing a music file. Press and hold the button to turn the power off when the power is on. Plays the previous title when playing. Press and hold the button while playing to fast rewind. Press the button and then hold it to the previous folder in playback standby display or while playing. Select the previous channel when listening to radio. Plays the next title when playing. Press and hold the button while playing to fast forward. Press the button and then hold it to the next folder in playback standby display or while playing. Select the next channel when listening to radio. Increases volume while in playback standby, playing, or listening to radio. Decreases volume while in playback standby, playing, or listening to radio. Playing music files Playing Music The playback standby screen follows the initialization screen when the power is turned on. Basic playback information, including the number of folders and music files, is displayed. Start playing with the button. Use the buttons while playing to play another title. [Note] Use the buttons to control volume. Press the button again to pause the playback. Press the button to end the playback. The playback standby screen is displayed. Press and hold the buttons while playing to fast forward or fast rewind the title. Press the or button twice and hold it to return to the previous folder or forward to the next folder. Please see Page 55 for the details on the music file search. Press the button while playing to change the Repeat mode. Please see Page 58~59 for more information about Repeat modes. ID3 Tag information is displayed during the playback. Only MP3, OGG, WMA, and ASF, IRM files are supported. If a music file is damaged, the damaged section is skipped. If the file is seriously damaged, the file is skipped. 40 41 Listening to the FM radio Listening to the FM radio Press and hold the button to display the menu of player models. Auto Scan Press and hold the buttons to search for an available channel automatically. Hold the button until the desired channel is scanned. 87.5 FM Tunner KOREA 95.8 Searching Preset OFF STEREO CH 02 108 TOTAL 13CHs [Note] The AUTO SCAN and AUTO MEMORY functions do not work while Preset is ON. In manual search, using the buttons changes the frequency by 0.1MHz in Korea /U.S.A/Japan, and 0.05 MHz in Europe. Use the buttons to select the Radio icon then press the open the radio screen. Press the buttons to select a channel. Press and hold the buttons to search for channels automatically. When a frequency is found, the radio will stay on that station until or is pressed again. button to Setting preset channels Manual Preset Use the button in the radio screen to set the Preset OFF. [Note] Press the button to switch between Stereo / Mono. In areas where the signal is weak, some channels may be unavailable, or reception may be poor. Use the buttons to select the desired channel then press the button to display the channel number. 87.5 FM Tunner KOREA 95.8 Memory Preset OFF STEREO CH 02 Searching for a FM radio frequency Manual Search Press the buttons in the radio screen to change frequency by 0.1 MHz. Keep pressing the button until the desired channel is found. 108 TOTAL 13CHs Press the buttons to select the desired channel number. Press the button to set it. The number of preset channels are displayed as in the 'TOTAL XXCHs'. Press the button to cancel the saving. A Maximum of 20 channels can be set. 42 43 Autol preset Use the button to set Preset OFF Deleting preset memory Use the button in the radio screen to set the Preset ON. (Preset Listening Mode) Use the delete. buttons while the Preset is ON to select a preset channel to Press an hold the button. The player will scan through the FM stations and store the first 20 that are found. Press and hold the button to delete the channel and display the next channel. Press and hold the button again to delete the next channel. [Note] If all preset channels are deleted, 'TOTAL 00CHs' is displayed, and pressing the button does not switch the system to Preset ON mode. [Note] In area with weak signals, some channels may not be saved. FM radio recording Selecting preset memory Press the button in the radio screen to set the Preset ON. Press the Press the button while recording to pause the recording. button again to resume the recording. Recording FM radio broadcasting Press the button while receiving FM radio to begin recording. Press the Press the buttons to select the next / previous channel. Use the buttons again until the desired channel is selected. button while recording to end the recording. [Note] Volume control is disabled while recording. The recorded file is saved as 'RECORD\AUDIO\TUNERXXX.MP3' 44 45 Recording Recording Press and hold the the functions menu. button to open [Note] The option (Bitrate/Input Volume/Output Volume) value for each source for the recording is saved. It is also possible to change the preset options for each Source option for recording. Source Types LINE IN: Analog signal from an external device INT. MIC: Voice using the internal microphone EXT. MIC: Voice using an external microphone TUNER: Record FM radio Bitrate Quality of the recording. (40~320Kbps, but 40~128Kbps for INT.MIC recording). Input Volume(0~20) Volume of the recording. High Input Volume increases the volume of the recording file. But can also cause distortion in the recording. Output Volume(0~40) The product supports monitoring of the recording sound. This option changes the monitoring volume and does not affect the recording file. Use the buttons to select the Record icon then press the button to open the record standby screen. Use the buttons to select an option and use the buttons to change the Bit rate, Input Volume, or Output Volume. Press the button to return to the Recording Standby display from the Record Setting display. Press the button to start the MP3 recording. Press the screen. button in the record standby screen to open the Record Setting Press and hold the buttons in the Record Setting screen to select the Source item. Setting the Source option will change Bit rate, Input Volume, and Output Volume accordingly. 20 [Note] Volume control is not available while recording For best results, experiment with various volume settings and microphone distances in each setting you record in. 46 47 Press the displayed. button to finish the recording. The recording standby screen is Using the text function Store txt files to the TEXT folder Any text can be entered into a text file, including useful features such as book sections or addresses and phone numbers. Connect the product to a PC using the USB cable. An icon is displayed in the PC tray if connection is successful. Please see Page 24 for details. Click Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Windows Explorer. [Note] Press the button again in standby mode to record into a new file. Press the button while recording to pause the recording. Resuming the recording will not create a new file. The recording will automatically stop in the following conditions: - Not enough space is available for the recording. - Recorded MP3 file is over 200MB in size. - Over 5 hours have been recorded - Insufficient battery Playing the recorded file Press the button in recording standby mode to play the recorded file Use Windows Explorer to create a folder named TEXT in the H300 drive. [Note] The recorded file is saved in the following location, depending on the Source. LINE IN : RECORD\AUDIO\AUDIOXXX.MP3 TUNER: RECORD\AUDIO\TUNERXXX.MP3 INT/EXT MIC : RECORD\VOICE\VOICEXXX.MP3 Press the button to pause the playback. To resume playback, press the button again. Store .txt files to the TEXT folder. 48 49 [Note] Only Wan-Sung type Korean text files are supported. To use a Jo-Hap type Korean text file, please convert it to a Wan-Sung type before using it. Text Browsing Normal Browsing Press the buttons to browse to the Previous/Next line while reading a text file. Press the buttons to browse to the Previous/Next page while reading a text file. Viewing text Press and hold the button in playback standby mode or in the radio screen to open the function menu. GO TO Browsing Use the buttons to select the Text icon then press the button to open the Text screen. Check the tree structured file listing. Press the button to go to a desired location while reading a text file. Use the buttons to select a desired location. Use the buttons to select the desired folder or file and press the button to select. See the text file displayed in the LCD. Press the buttons to select a desired number Press the button to go to the new location. [Note] Press the button to exit the text function. The maximum number of characters that can be displayed in the screen is: English: 26 characters per line, 10 lines. The text reading feature is supported while playing an MP3 file. Press the REC button while reading text to switch to the music mode (Hot key.) [Note] The numbers are in Kbyte unit. 50 51 Viewing Image Viewing Image Press and hold the the functions menu. button to open The H300 can display JPG and BMP images on the LCD screen. Managing music information files Updating music information files Updates the music information file for the current MP3 file. Use the function to create or repair the database file (iRivNavi.DB) if the information file is deleted or damaged. [Note] Use the buttons to select the Picture icon then press the button to open the Picture screen. What is a Music Information File? A music information file is a database file (iRivNavi.iDB), which is a collection of ID3 Tag information. The files are required for the ID3 Tag navigation function. Connect the product to a PC using the USB cable. An icon is displayed in the PC tray if connection is successful. You can see the files listed. Use the to display. If a file is selected, the image is displayed in the screen. If a folder is selected, the files in the folder are displayed. Use the buttons to view the previous or the next image Product-USB Port (Data) buttons to select an [Note] Press and hold the button to view the current image information. Press the button to exit the Image Information. Press the button to view multiple images. Large image files can not be displayed by the player. (BMP: 3MB or larger, JPG: 1MB or larger). Progressive JPG files are not supported. PC-USB Port Media : Download for secured file Data : Download for general data The icon is displayed in the PC tray if successfully connected. 52 53 Searching music Updating music information files are not required for other operating systems. Windows XP/2000 operating systems will be updated automatically. Windows 98 SE/ME only Click Start -> Programs -> iRiver AutoDB -> Rebuild Database Now. Navigation using Title Information (ID3 Tag) Refer Page 53 for how to manage the music information file. The DB file will be updated. Press the button to open the music searching menus. Press the buttons to select the desired search method. Press the button to open the search screen. File, artist, album, and genre are supported as options. In the selected search screen, use the buttons to select the desired folder or title (search condition), then press the button to confirm. The selected sub screen is opened. If there are no further sub screens for the selection, the title selected is played. 54 55 [Note] If there are more sub screen choices, repeat steps & . Press the button in a sub navigation screen to go back to the previous screen. If the Select All option is selected, all titles meeting the set condition are played and the the icon is displayed indicating 'List Mode'. The List Mode will repeat the selected tracks. To exit list mode Press the button to stop playback and then press again to cancel List Mode. To use the ID3 Tag Navigation function, folder and file names must use 52 characters or less. Please try to use standard character sets such as English in the ID3 Tag Navigation function. If you want to use special characters, please use only the following: , ,, , , , , , , , , , ,, , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,,,, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,,,,,,,,,,, ,,, , , , , , , , , ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,., , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,, , , , , ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,, [Note] If a folder is selected repeat the 2,3 step to select a desired title to play. Press the button to move back to the parent folder or previous status. Files in each folder are sorted in alphabetical order. Following messages are displayed depends on the type of played file. MP3 files IRM files ASF files OGG files WMA files What is IRM (iRiver Rights Management)? The IRM is digital copyright information file designed by iRiver Limited. The IRM technology protects copyright and property from unauthorized usage of digital contents provided through iRiver Limited. Maximum viewable folders in the Navigation screen are 2,000 and Maximum viewable files in the Navigation screen are 9,999 Navigation using the File Tree Press the button to display the music searching menus. Use the or button to select File Tree then press the NAVI button to search by the File Tree (folders and files on the player). EQ / SRS EQ / SRS Press and hold the button to open the EQ Setting mode. The icon is displayed in the LCD. Use the buttons to select a folder or title to play. Press the button again to open the selected folder or play the selected title. 56 57 Press the button in the EQ Setting mode to change the EQ setting. The following EQ settings are available. Rock Jazz Classic U.Bass User EQ SRS Normal TruBass WOW(PRESET) WOW (USER) To use Repeat Play / Random Play / Intro Play, press the button. Press it again for the next mode. An icon is displayed to indicate the current mode. [Note] If left idle, the EQ Setting mode automatically reverts to the previous mode (A-B section repeat mode) Normal, Rock, Jazz, Classical, U.Bass, and User EQ are supported for the EQ. SRS, TruBass, WOW(PRESET), and WOW (USER) are supported for the SRS. Please see [Page 78, 5. Menu configuration - 8. Sound] for details of configuring the SRS. The WOW (PRESET) functions under the pre-defined configuration of SRS, TruBass, and Focus The WOW (USER) functions under the user defined configuration of SRS, TruBass, and Focus Values set in the Bass Boost and Treble Boost are applied to the USER EQ. The EQ is automatically set to USER EQ if either Bass Boost or Treble Boost is set. The modes are changed in the following cycle. Not Set 1 Song Only Directory Directory All All Songs Shuffle 1 Song Only Directory Directory All All Songs INTRO [Note] If the play mode icon is not displayed when pressing the button, check if the Repeat Play / Random Play / Intro Play function is selected in the Menu screen. Section Repeat Repeats a portion of the current file. Setting Play Mode Repeat Play/Random Play/Intro Play A variety of playback modes are supported. To use the playback modes, set the Repeat Play / Random Play / Intro Play configuration. Please see Page 75~76 for details. Press the button to select the start point of a section to repeat. An icon is displayed in the screen. Press the button again to select the end point of the section to repeat. The selected section is played repeatedly. [Note] Press the button again to end the section repeat. 58 59 Play Reservation Allows you to queue the next song to be played. Using the WinAMP Using Winamp to create playlists [Note] Winamp is freeware software and available for download from http://www.winamp.com/player/. Press the button while in playback to display the Navigation screen. Use the title to play. or buttons in the Navigation screen to select a music Use the button to reserve the selected title. The reserved title is played after completing the current music title. Study Mode Skips a set period of time while playing. Set the Study mode in the Mode menu. Please see Page 77 for setting the Study mode. Double click the downloaded file to install. After completing the installation, click Start -> Program -> Winamp -> Winamp to start the Winamp software. Attach your player to your computer using the included USB cable. Press the buttons while in playback to skip forward or backward by the set period of time. Power on the player and be sure that "Connected" is displayed on the LCD screen (see page 24 for details about connecting the player to your PC). Files or Folders must be on the player prior to creating the M3U Playlist. See page 30 for details about copying music to your player.