Instruction Manual MP3 PLAYER /FM TUNER Model iFP-900 Series iFP-900 Series http://www.iriver.com Thank you for your purchase. Please read this manual carefully before using your new player. http://www.iriver.com Welcome Welcome to iriver Website Thank your for your iriver purchase. The iFP-900 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. Getting Started http://www.iriver.com URL : www.iriver.com Find information on our company, products, and customer and technical support. Update your player with firmware downloads. Firmware upgrades offer support for new CODECS and deliver new product features. Consult the product FAQ. Register your iriver product online so that our Customer Service is able to provide support as efficiently as possible. 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We don t have any intension to be related with any companies, institutions, products, people and events through this manual and should not draw inferences. Users are responsible for observing the copyrights and intellectual properties. 1999~2004 iriver Limited, All right reserved Contents Getting started Locating the controls PC software installation Basic operation Convenient Functions Additional information This manual covers the installation and use of the player hardware. For details regarding the software operation including transferring music to the player, please see the Software Instruction Manual. 1 2 Getting Started 3 4 Trademarks Windows, Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Media Player are the registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. 5 Limited Liability Neither the Manufacturer, importers nor dealers is responsible for any accidental damage including bodily injury or any damage resulting from misuse or unsuitable operation by you. The information on this manual is prepared with the current product specifications. The manufacturer, iriver Limited, is adding new features to the product and may persistently apply new technologies hereafter. All standards may be changed at any time without notice. 6 Getting started Contents Getting started Handling Notices for Safety Features About power supply 1-1 1-3 1-4 1 Handling Notices for Safety Keep out of direct sunlight. Getting started 1-1 Handling Notices for Safety Do not place objects inside the device. Damage to your player may result from improper use. Damage to your player may result from improper use. Keep the player away from strong magnets or excessive violation or dropping any material. Damage to your player may result from improper use. Keep away from harsh environments including humid, dusty, and smoky areas. Damage to your player may result from improper use. Getting started Do not disassemble or modify. Damage to your player may result from improper use. Keep out of extreme heat and cold. Damage to your player may result from improper use. Avoid contacting the player with water or chemicals. Avoid running with the player around your neck. Damage to the internal parts of the player may occur. If your player gets wet, dry the outside with a soft cloth as soon as possible. Damage to your player may result or injury from improper use. Do not use excessive force on the buttons or attempt to disassemble the device. Damage to your player may result from improper use. Do not use water or chemicals to clean the player. Clean the surface with a soft cloth. Damage to your player may result from improper use. Avoid impacting the player against other objects when it is in your pocket or backpack. Damage to your player may result or injury from improper use. Keep headphones / earphones cords under control at all times. Cords may get caught on a variety of objects and cause damage or injury. 1-2 Features of iFP-900 Multi-Codec Player : Supports MP3, WMA, OGG and ASF formats. Firmware Upgrade Provides the latest updated features via firmware upgrade. 260,000 color graphic LTPS LCD supporting Multiple Languages(40 languages) iFP-900 Series comes with 260,000 color graphic LTPS (Low Temperature Poly Silicon) LCD which can support multiple languages. FM Function You can easily listen to FM stations and set your favorite stations by using Auto Preset and Frequency Memory functions. 6 Preset EQ : Normal, Rock, Jazz, Classic, U Bass, Metal Xtreme EQ and Xtreme 3D Customize your own EQ with Xtreme EQ and enhance bass and surround sound with Xtreme 3D. GUI (Graphic User Interface) Menu System Easy Navigation The simple navigation makes it easy to find any song. Supports 8 levels of subfolders, 500 folders total and up to 1500 files at one time. Create your own playlists. Direct Encoding 11.025KHz ~44.1KHz, 8Kbps ~ 320Kbps Record FM Radio, Voice, or Line-In from another device Voice record level is automatically controlled by AGC function. Convenient neck strap. Built-in Rechargeable battery that charges directly from the USB port as well as AC Adapter. Supports USB 2.0 (Maximum transfer speed up to 3x faster than USB 1.1) About Power Supply Charging from the PC Connect the player to the PC with USB cable. The player will charge automatically when the player is connected to the PC. Note Getting started 1-3 Getting started Player will charge even when powered off. Charging indicator light will turn off when charging is complete. Charging with AC Adapter Use only the AC Power Adapter supplied with the player for safety. Connect the AC adapter to the USB port on the player first and then into AC outlet. (AC adapter of this player is for 120V, 60Hz.) Note Charging time Approx. 3.5 hours (At full discharge, Stop mode) 1-4 About Power Supply Managing the Rechargeable Battery Getting started 1-5 Locating the controls Contents Note Charge and store the battery at room temperature. It may not charge properly in hot or cold temperature environments. Do to attempt to disassemble the battery. Do not expose the battery to open flame. These activities may cause the battery to explode resulting in serious injury. Do not contact the connectors of the battery to metal objects, or an electrical short may occur. Before storing the player for extended periods of time, fully charge the battery. After storage, fully charge the battery before use. Keep the player and battery away from children and animals. Biting the player or battery may cause exposure, electric shock or exposure to electrical fields. Locating the controls Front View Rear View / Side View LCD screen 2-1 2-2 2-3 2 Locating the controls Front View Locating the controls Rear View / Side View USB Cover USB Connection Port LINE IN Locating the controls Locating the controls RESET (Previous / Fast Reverse) LCD Screen Volume + NAVI/MENU (Next / Fast forward) Volume Charging indicator Xtreme 3D sound Mode/REC A-B (Interval repeat) EQ/MEMORY Xtreme 3D sound MODE/REC Power ON/OFF (Play/Stop) A-B (Interval repeat) STEREO EQ/MEMORY MIC Hold Earphones USB Connection Port Hold Power ON/OFF (Play/Stop) STEREO 2-1 LINE IN MIC Earphones 2-2 Locating the controls LCD Screen Clock Locating the controls 2-3 PC software installation Contents Hold File format Volume Battery indicator This section covers the installation for Windows operating systems only. For installation instructions for Mac OS, please see the Software Instruction Guide. Bit rate Sampling rate Operation Status Playing time Playback mode Folder name Equalizer Visualization Current bar File number Folder icon PC software installation PC software installation Attach the player 3-1 3-4 Program/file icon Note Artist/title name File type displayed as follows : ASF : ASF IRM : IRM MP3 : MP3 OGG : OGG WMA : WMA Note First, install iriver Music Manager program BEFORE ATTACHING YOUR PLAYER TO YOUR PC. IRM (iriver Rights Management) : iriver Rights Management is a digital music format. Please visit our web site for details about this music format. 3 PC software installation Software installation Insert the Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. The following screen appears after inserting the CD. If the installation doesn't automatically begin, execute the "setup.exe" file in the installation CD. The installation program will begin. The installation CD contains the following contents : - Device Driver - iriver Music Manager - Manager Program for Mac The player can store MP3 files or files of any type. You can upload files, other than music (MP3, WMA, OGG, ASF), to the PC using the iriver Music Manager Program. Download latest versions of drivers and iriver Music Manager at www.iriver.com Please be sure your login has Administrator privileges if using Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Note System Requirements (Windows) PC software installation Software installation Please note that the installation screens may differ slightly from those appearing here, as software may be of a more recent version. If your screens differ, please visit www.iriveramerica.com/software/ for an updated user guide the Installation 1 Insert Installation startCD into the CD-ROM 2 Click "Next" after selecting the language to drive. automatically. install. PC software installation PC software installation 3-1 3 Click "Next" to Install iriver Music Manager. 4 Select the folder to Install. Click "OK". Pentium 133MHz or faster USB port Window 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP CD-ROM drive 10MB free hard disk space 3-2 PC software installation Software installation Attach the player Connecting to the PC 5 Click "Next" after confirming the installation folder. 6 Click "Install" to begin the installation. 1 Connect the USB cable (provided) to the USB port of your computer. Type "A" Type "B" Type "A" PC software installation PC software installation 3-3 USB cable USB port on the player USB port on the PC Type "B" 7 Installation is in progressing. is completed. Click "Finish" after the installation CONNECTED" will cover over 2 Lift the protectiveUSB cable tothe USB port 3 "USBscreen of the player.appear on the LCD and connect the the player. Note Connect the USB cable to the PC after playback stops to avoid errors. 3-4 Attach the player Installation of "New Hardware" will automatically 1 After installing iriver Music Manager from 2 The computerhardware. search to find your new the CD and connecting the player to your PC, "Found New Hardware" screen is displayed. (Windows XP) Attach the player Installation of "New Hardware" 5 The installation will continue. 6 Click "Finish" installation of "New Completed the hardware". PC software installation PC software installation 3-5 3 Select "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" and click "Next". 4 If a "Hardware Installation" warning message appears, click "Continue Anyway". (Windows XP) The iriver software driver will not cause any damage to your computer. 7 Information screen is displayed on the PC. New hardware is installed successfully and ready to use. 3-6 Attach the player Safely Removing the player from the PC Remove hardware" 1 Select the "Safely"Safe To Remove after clicking the Hardware" by using the right button of mouse. Basic operation Contents 2 Click the "Stop" after selecting the device to remove. Basic Operation Listening to Music 4-1 4-7 4-8 4-13 4-21 4-24 Basic operation PC software installation 3-7 Listening to the FM radio 3 Click the "OK" after confirming the hardware to remove. 4 Click the "Close" after confirming the Safely Remove Hardware message. (In case of Windows XP) Recording Text Viewer My Image Note Remove the player from the PC after safe remove to avoid errors. 4 Basic operation Turning on the player Connect the earphones as shown below. Put the HOLD switch to "OFF". h Pus OFF Basic operation Changing functions Press and hold MODE button to display current function on the LCD screen. or to select the desired function, then press the Push the NAVI/MENU button toward NAVI/MENU button to enter that mode. h Pus lick Long C Press the PLAY/STOP button to turn on the player. The "My Image" appears on the LCD. Press PLAY/STOP again to play. Clic k Clic k Clic k Basic oper ...