IRiver Slim X iMP iMP 350 User Manual

User Manual

MULTI - CODEC CD PLAYER / FM TUNER

Model iMP-550

Model iMP-350

Model iMP-550

Thank you for purchasing the product.

Please read the manual carefully before use.

http://www.iRiver.com

INTRODUCING THE IRIVER WEBSITE

UNIQUE FEATURESOF IMP-550

Unique and Ultra slim design(Height : 13.7 mm)

URL : http://www.iRiver.com

Multi-Codec CD Player

: Supports MP3, WMA and ASF format as well as conventional Audio CD.

Provides information on our company, products, and email addresses for

support.

Firmware Upgrade

: Provides the latest updated features via free downloads from our website.

New formats such as AAC, MP3Pro and Ogg Vorbis, (if supported by iRiver in the

future) can be added to the player with a simple firmware upgrade.

Unique feature of "Firmware (system software) Upgrade" is available for

download on our site. The Firmware Upgrade allows for premium disc

readability and provides new features as well as enhancements to

current features. New CODECs that will be introduced in the future will

be supported via Firmware Upgrade.

Graphic 4 line LCD supporting Multiple Languages

: iMP-550 comes with graphic LCD which can support multiple languages, including:

English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, other alphabet-oriented fonts, Korean,

Japanese (Katakana, Hiragana, Kanji), Chinese (Traditional, Simplified) and others. A

total of 39 languages are supported.

enabled to provide support as efficiently as possible.

Built-in Recharging with Over Charge Protection Circuit/ Discharging Function

: You can listen the music during charging and protect over-charge with over charge

protection circuit. Built-in discharging function for long duration of battery life

iRiver ShockFree Anti-Shock System+ESP function

: Using exclusive iRiver anti-skip technology, the iMP-550 provides maximum skip

protection by buffering your music before playback.

ETIQUETTE Function

: Can lessen a mechanical noise when reading a CD.

iRiver Limited does not assume any responsibility for errors or

omissions in this document or make any commitment to update the

information contained herein.

Xtreme EQ

: Make your EQ as the way you like by adjusting five frequency zones and enjoy

dynamic sound.

iRiver is a registered trademark of iRiver Limited in the Republic of Korea

and /or other countries and is used under license. Microsoft Windows

Media and the windows Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States and /or other countries.

WinAmp and WinAmp logo is registered trademark of NullSoft Inc.

All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective

companies or organization. All other product names may be trademarks

of the companies with which they are associated.

Enhanced Battery Life

: With MP3/WMA files, the iMP-550 can play for up to 55 hours using external

batteries.

FM Tuner

: Auto scanning and frequency memory function make it easy for you to enjoy listening

to the FM Radio.

Can play a CD recorded by Packet Write or Multi Session perfectly.

WinAmp Playlist playback support

Graphic User Interface Menu Support

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LOCATING CONTROLS(PLAYER)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Locating the Controls

Front

Player Front & Back.......................................................... 5

Player Side, Inside............................................................ 6

Remote Control, LCD Window.......................................... 7

2. Getting started

Playing a Disc................................................................... 8~9

Operating the FM Tuner.................................................... 10~11

Operating the Remote Control.......................................... 12~13

3. Useful Features

Navigation Mode............................................................... 14

MODE(Playback Mode).................................................... 15

Program Mode.................................................................. 16~17

-10/+10,Etiquette.............................................................. 18

EQ Mode........................................................................... 19

MENU............................................................................... 20~31

OPEN

Back

DC IN 4.5V : Connect the Adapter

to charge rechargeable batteries

or using external power. Insert by

matching the + and - polarity

them.

EXT BATT : Connect Ext Battery

Pack to use AA type batteries.

4. Additional Information

Support WinAmp Playlist.................................................. 32~33

Power Supply(Adapter)..................................................... 34

Power Supply(Rechargeable Batteries)............................ 35~37

Trouble Shooting............................................................... 38~39

Precautions....................................................................... 40~41

Notes................................................................................ 42

Accessories....................................................................... 43

Specifications.................................................................... 44

Regulatory Informations.................................................... 45

Safety Warning................................................................. 46

Product Serial Number

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LOCATING CONTROLS(REMOTE CONTROL)

LOCATING CONTROLS(PLAYER)

Side

Remote Control

OPTICAL/LINE OUT : Use

to record to another audio

equipment or to listen

through external audio

equipment(Speaker etc.)

STOP

PLAY / PAUSE / MUTE

REMOTE CONTROL/EARPHONE

:Connect the Remote control/Earphone.

Inside

LCD Window

TRACK

NUMBER

PLAY TIME

PLAYBACK MODE

HOLD

Hold

BATTERY INDICATOR

FOLDER NAME

FILE NAME

ID3 TAG INFORMATION

VOLUME/EQ/Level Meter

FILE

FORMAT

BATTERY COMPARTMENT

PROGRAM / PLAYLIST

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PLAYING A DISC

Slide the open button on the side of the player and Insert the disk

with the disk label facing out.

Connect Remote Control and Earphone.

Slide HOLD Switch to Off position.

Press the PLAY/STOP button to play.

Play/Pause

Play Next Folder

Play Previous Folder

GO Forward Quickly

Go Backward Quickly

Power Off

FM Changing

STOP

Play Next Track

Play Previous Track

File Format displayed as below

ASF

WMA

MP3

Conventional

Audio CD

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OPERATING THE FM TUNER

While playing a CD, you can switch back and forth between CD and FM

mode with a long click of the Mode/CD/FM Stereo button.

Memory Function (Save channels)

push the Navi/Menu jog switch to release PRESET, select the channel

by pushing the jog switch or

To select Stereo/Mono

Displayed the STEREO

indicator during stereo reception.

STEREO

Power Off

Push

again

and select the

desired channels

To mute

To release the muting

Save complete

Select CH02

Selecting Frequency(FM 87.5MHz ~ 108MHz)

will exit the

memory function

without saving.

To change frequency, push and release

Up to 20 channels can be memorized.

STEREO

Auto memory function : (To save the Channels automatically)

push the Navi/Menu jog switch to release PRES ET, push and hold the

PROGRAM/EQ/MEMORY. It is saved from CH01 to CH20 automatically.

(ex : 87.5

87.6)

Auto Scan function: To select memorized channel, push the Navi/Menu

jog switch to release PRESET and find the memorized channel by

scrolling

Memory delete function (Delete saved channels)

PRESET Mode : To select memorized channel, push the Navi/Menu jog

switch and find the memorized channel by scrolling

Select channel to be deleted by pushing the NAVI/MENU/PRESET

button at preset mode.

Press and hold the memory button.

Example)

STEREO

FM tuner reception will be affected in weak transmission areas.

When player doesn't have any preset channels, EMPTY will be displayed at

preset mode then fade out.

The next channel will appear when channel delete is completed.

Push memory button if you want to delete the next channel also.

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OPERATING THE REMOTE CONTROL

Basic Operation Function

The remote control operates every function using 3 jog switches and 3 buttons.

Push

to select the previous track, broadcasting or frequency

to select the next track, broadcasting or frequency

To activate Navigation function to set or release the preset

function(FM).

To activate Menu function

STOP

PLAY/PAUSE/MUTE

HOLD

Push -10 button to go back to the previous 10th track.

Push +10 button to go back to the next 10th track.

Push and hold +10 button to activate/release the iRiver Shock

Free or Etiquette function.

Basic Operation Function

To set the CD playback mode or FM Stereo mode.

To select CD or FM function.

To stop CD playback

To power on

To power on, play CD or pause

Set the HOLD switch on the remote control

to ON to not operate the buttons on the

remote control.

Push VOL - to decrease volume

Push VOL + to increase volume

Ω

To set CD Program/ Interval repeat playback

To save/ delete FM channels.

To playing CD/ select EQ

Set the HOLD switch on the remote control

to OFF to operate the buttons on the

remote control.

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NAVIGATION

MODE(PLAYBACK MODE)

You can enjoy various ways of playing by using playback mode.

Please refer to the function controls (page 28) for user-defined

configurations.

Navigation is the function used to search tracks.

When MODE button

switch is pushed, icon in

the playback mode

To start NAVIGATION

indicator is changed.

REPEAT

Play a single track repeatedly.

Scroll up

Scroll down

Play all tracks in the folder and stop.

Play all tracks in the folder repeatedly.

Play all tracks in the disk repeatedly.

SHUFFLE

Select Folder or Scroll to Upper Folder Select present Folder

Randomly play all tracks in the disk repeatedly and stop.

Play a single track repeatedly.

Randomly play all tracks in the folder repeatedly and stop.

Randomly play all tracks in the folder repeatedly.

Randomly play all tracks in the disk repeatedly.

Scroll to Upper Folder

INTRO

Select the track

INTRO: Play beginning 10 seconds of each track in sequential

order.

INTRO HIGHLIGHT: Plays 10 seconds from the spot 1 minute was

played for each track in sequential order. For example, song A

plays 10 seconds from 1 minute into the song, so the highlight ends

at 1 minute 10 seconds. Then song B plays 10 seconds from 1

minute into the song, so the highlight ends at 1 minute 10 seconds,

and so forth with each track.

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PROGRAM MODE

Program play

Program mode: Play tracks in your own playlists.

After programming, press

to play the tracks in sequential order.

Select Program/Playlist:

Playback play lists if the disc contains WinAmp play list

*.m3u files. (Refer to page 32~33)

The program mode icon appears

Activating Program mode

Cancel Program Mode

At stop mode

While Playing

Change to Program mode

While in Stop Mode

Program mode is activated while in S top Mode.

Repeat A-B is activated while in Play Mode.

After selecting the desired track using

, -10, +10 button,

Interval Repeat

Play a selected interval repeatedly

Press button once to select

the beginning <A> Point.

To add all the songs in a certain folder, use

NAVI/MENU button and select the folder

Press button again to select

the ending <B> Point.

using

button and then press

PROGRAM button. (It can not add the folder

within a folder)

The order of

programmed track

TO REMOVE A PROGRAMMED SONG

Select the song to be deleted using the

PROGRAM/EQ button and press the Mode

button. The program list will be updated

automatically.

The order of track

in the CD

A-B interval will be repeated.

Press button again to cancel.

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-10/+10, ETIQUETTE FUNCTION

EQ MODE

-10/+10 Function

EQ MODE

During playback, push the

MODE/CD

FM/STEREO lever to -10 to go

back to the previous 10th track, and push it to

+10 to go forward to the next 10th track.

iRiver Shock Free Function

iRiver ShockFree

This is the function to prevent skipping when

playing a Standard Audio CD.

Press and hold the PROGRAM/EQ/MEMORY button to display the current

EQ. Every time you click this button, the EQ mode scrolls in sequential order.

Toggle On/Off by sliding MODE/CD

FM/STEREO lever +10 side during PLAY mode.

Caution: Poorly recorded CDs may have inferior

disc readability while the iRiver ShockFree mode

is activated. In this case, please disable the

iRiver ShockFree mode.

Note: Please refer to the Function Control (Page 31) for configuring

Xtreme EQ.

ETIQUETTE FUNCTION

When moving or jolting : activate the iRiver Shock Free

When playing poorly recorded CDs : disable the iRiver Shock Free

When listening at the clam place, to lessen a mechanical noise :

activate the Etiquette function

During stop mode, push and hold the

MODE/CD

FM/STEREO lever to +10 to

activate the ETIQUETTE function.

Etiquette Function

Etiquette function lets the SORT be set to “Physical

Address”(Refer to page 23), TAG INFORMATION

to “OFF”(Refer to page 24).

When the battery level is low

It beeps every 10 minutes. ( Beep sound can be on/off. For details,

please refer to page. 22)

Mechanical noise is lessen when reading a CD.

iFP product may not function properly. Replacing battery or charging

is recommended.

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MENU (FUNCTION CONTROLS)

Push the

button to move

Shift between Menus

Function Control is subject to change with different firmware versions.

Users can configure their own settings.

to previous menu, push the

button to move to next menu.

between main menu and sub menu.

Configuration

From Main Menu to Sub Menu

Enter Sub Menu

Each control option is configured

by following buttons.

Menu Operation

Press and hold the NAVI/MENU button to display

the menus.

MAIN MENU

It is composed of 6 main menus with sub-menus.

SUB MENU

Exit Sub Menu

To exit from the main menu.

When you select a sub menu, you can set your

preference to be displayed.

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MENU(GENERAL)

GENERAL

SORT

: It is useful when you sort files on CD .

If directory structure is like as right picture, the

setting order is like as follows.

BEEP VOLUME

: Configure beep sound with volume level.

Set to “0” for OFF.

BREADTH FIRST :

DEPTH FIRST :

PHYSICAL ADDR. : It is sorted as the sequence of

recording order independent of directory structure.

ROOT

RESUME

: You can select how to resume the last track

played. “Track #” plays the beginning of the last

track played, while “Track Time” resumes to the

exact position in the song.

ex)

* You should set sort at stop mode.

SOUND FADE IN

CHARGE FUNCTION

Select Charging or discharging for

rechargeable batteries.

OFF : Charging and Recharging is not

operated.

: When activated, volume increases

gradually at playback mode to prevent

sudden loudness.

CHARGE ON : Select charging for

rechargeable batteries.

DISCHARGE & CHARGE : Charge after discharging the rechargeable

batteries.

When discharging is completed, change to CHARGE ON

automatically.(Refer to page 36~37)

LANGUAGE(supports 39 languages)

: Song title and ID3 tag information for the CD

is dependent on the version of the PC

operating system that was used to create it.

(For example, if a CD is created in a Korean

version of Windows, the language setting

should be Korean for proper title display)

MULTI SESSION

OFF : do not support the Multi Session

MULTI-SESSION

CD ESP

ON : support the Multi Session

: This is the function to prevent skipping when

playing a Standard Audio CD. For best sound

quality, it is recommended to use the 80 SEC

option, for maximum skip protection, 320

SEC option is suggested. If 320 sec is set,

the sound goes worse than 80 sec setting

according to data compression.

charge function

In case audio CD is not made of Multi Session.

multi-session

set the Multi Session to “OFF” to shorten the

access time.

LOAD DEFAULT VALUE

: Initialize to original factory setting.

Button operation is as below

MP3 CD(128Kbps, 44KHz) is always operated 900sec option.

(Select Default Menu)

(move to YES )

(Select YES : INITIALIZATION)

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MENU (DISPLAY)

MENU (TIMER & CONTROL)

DISPLAY

BATTERY INDICATOR

Adjust level of battery indicator.

BACK-LIGHT(SEC)

If select lower number, the level of battery

indicator is higher. And if select higher

number, the level of battery indicator is lower.

Select the back-lighting time

ADAPTER ALWAYSON : Select it by using

button.If the adapter is connected,

backlight is always on and if the

adapter is disconnected, backlight is on whenever you press the button.

TIMER(Set Auto Power Off)

0 : Backlight is off. 21 : Backlight is always on.

Adjust the lighting time(1~20Sec) by using

and

button.

SLEEP POWER OFF(Minute step)

: Automatically power off after fixed time

(Time range can be set from 0 to 99 minutes).

You can listen beep sound before power off.

LCD CONTRAST

: Adjust LCD contrast of remote control.

Contrast can be adjusted by using the

By using

button, you can select beep

and

buttons.

sound to ON or OFF.

Use

button to adjust time.

This function works in both CD and FM modes.

When the power is off, the sleep power off setting goes back to Zero setting.

VISUALIZATION

: Visualizes audio signal at play mode.

LEVEL METER

WAVEFORM

PROGRESSIVE

STOP POWER OFF

: Automatically turns power off at stop mode.

Time range can be made from 1~60 minutes.

TAG INFORMATION

and

button can be used for time setting.

ON : Displays track with ID3 tag information or

with lyrics if there are lyrics.

This function only works in CD function.

OFF : Displays track with file name.

When you turn the tag information ON during track

playback, display will begin with the next track played.

CAPTION OFF : You can turn off lyric display of synchronized MP3. You can select

CONTROL

tag information display preference using

button.

FF/RW SCAN

ON : Long click of

scan within the track.

Short click of or

next or previous track.

button for fast

button for

TIME

Normal : display elapsed time.

Remain : display remaining time.

OFF: Fast Scan through songs in a folder.

As typical with MP3 files, particularly VBR (Variable Bit Rate) files, fast scan may not

be as smooth as conventional audio CD.

Note : In case of VBR MP3 file, the remaining

time may display accurately.

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MENU(CONTROL)

ADAPTER VOLUME

FF/RW SKIP

35 ON : When the Adapter is connected, the

volume always remains at level 35.

OFF : No use of Adapter volume.

Off : Disables the skip feature.

10: Plays the previous 10th or the next 10th

song.

Directory: Jump to the Previous/Next folder.

Holding after one pushing of

can be used for this setting.

It is useful when using by connecting Car Audio.

and

button

SOUND BALANCE

When Sound Balance bar is moved to L (Left,

0),the sound outputs at the left earphone.

When the lever is moved to R (Right, 40) the

sound outputs at the right earphone. The

default value is 20 and the sound outputs the

same level at both earphone.

FF/RW SCAN SPEED

: The fast scan speed can range from

1x/2x/4x/6x.

and

button can be used for this setting.

It is useful when fast-searching a music.

EQ LIMIT

SCROLL SPEED

: Adjust scroll speed of the character(music

title or artist) by 1x/2x/4x

ON : Limit the control of equalizer frequency to

prevent distortion of sound.

OFF : You can enjoy original sound though

distortion of sound may occur.

Vertical : The scroll goes from up to down

Horizontal : The scroll goes from the left to

the right.

-10/+10 button

TAG AUTO EQ

-10/+10 : During playback, go back to the

previous 10th track, and push it to +10 to go

forward to the next 10th track.

ON : Can automatically change EQ by reading

the genre of TAG Information.

OFF : EQ set by user is operated.

Directory : -/+10 button works as folder skip.

EQ is selected by genre as follows :

AUTO PAUSE

Rock : Classic Rock, Rock, Altern Rock, Instrumental Rock, Southern Rock,

Rock & Roll, Hard Rock, Folk Rock, Gothic Rock, Progressive Rock,

Psychedenic Rock, Symphonic Rock, Slow Rock, Punk Rock

Jazz : Jazz, Jazz+Funk, Acid Jazz

When Auto Pause is ON, you will need to

press Play button after the disc loads. Auto

Pause also pauses the disc after each song

and you will need to press Play button to

play.

Classic : Classical, Opera, Chamber Music, Sonata, Symphony

Metal : Metal, Heavy Metal, Death Metal

Ubass : Bass, Booty Bass

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MENU(PLAYBACK MODE)

PLAYBACK MODE

STUDY BEEP MODE

REPEAT MODE / SHUFFLE MODE

: The setting value changes when you press

the MODE button.(Multi selection capable)

This is the function to make beep sound

whenever operating the buttons for blind

persons, the function is same as 5 SEC

MODE.

To move

BOOKMARK

To select

This is the function for fast search by using BOOKMARK.

Bookmark function is activated under the Study mode.

Only the selected play mode will be applied when

you press the MODE button

(For details, please refer p. 15)

Long slide of

bookmark.

lever to -10 will add/delete/move the

Bookmarks can be reserved up to 20 on a disc.

When controlling the BOOKMARK, you can recognize what is the order of

BOOKMARK by numbers of beep sound.

INTRO MODE

Intro: Plays the beginning 10 seconds of each track.

Intro Highlight : Plays 10 seconds from 1 minute

into each track in sequential order. For example,

song A plays 10 seconds from 1 minute into the

song, so the highlight ends at 1 minute 10 seconds.

Bookmark Add : Long slide -10/+10 lever to -10 and click PROGRAM/EQ

button to add the present location into the bookmark.

Bookmark Delete : Long slide -10/+10 lever to -10 and click

MODE/CD

Whenever you press Mode/CD

deleted in backward sequence.

FM button to delete the present location from bookmark.

STUDY MODE

BEEP : This mode has been devised for

the visually impaired.

FM button, the bookmark will be

It allows the user to know each button's

movement using a beep sound. When

5 SEC MODE is set it will forward to the

next 5 seconds within the song with a short slide of the -10/+10 lever

toward +10. 10 SEC MODE performs the same function, and forwards to

the next 10 seconds in the song.

Moving to next bookmark : Long slide -10/+10 lever to -10 and press

jog lever to move to the next bookmark.

Moving to previous bookmark : Long slide -10/+10 lever to -10 and press

jog lever to move to the previous bookmark.

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MENU(PLAYBACK MODE)

MENU (Xtreme EQ)

MODE

Xtreme EQ

NAME

Xtreme EQ

: You can set EQ pattern(Bass or treble)

to your liking.

: You can input your name or text.

Button Operation

Select the character by

It is set from -12dB to +12dB by 3dB stepping.

To delete the

character, push

MODE button.

using

and

button

and press Navi/Menu button

to input the character.

Setting is completed.

Select the frequency band.

Set the desired level.

To scroll between

English and your

preferred language, use

STOP button

To move the cursor in

Save and Exit

the name window, use

+ and -on Volume

button.

To shorten the reading time of CD...

-Set the “MULTI SESSION” to “OFF”.

-Create a CD at a lower speed.

The saved text is displayed during initial loading of disc and at stop mode

during play.

Initial loading

To use the batteries(Rechargeable batteries) longer...

-Select the SORT in the menu to PHYSICAL ADDR .

-Select the TAG INFORMATION to “OFF”.

-Select the EQ mode to NORMAL, ROCK, JAZZ or CLASSIC.

-Select the BACK-LIGHTING time shortly.

-Select the SHUFFLE mode to OFF.

Stop during playback

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SUPPORT WINAMP PLAYLIST

How to use WINAMP PLAYLIST

Press NAVI/MENU button or

to play the tracks in the order of the playlist.

button

Make a PLAYLIST ( .M3U) using WINAMP.

Winamp Execution Screen

PL icon indicates PLAY LIST .

1. Launch WINAMP and add songs to make a list.

2. Click "LIST OPTS" located on the right bottom

and click "SAVE LIST"

A total of 20 playlists can be recognized.

RESERVATION FUNCTION

Click the SAVE LIST button.

Press NAVI/MENU button during playback to select the next song to

be played, then press PROGRAM button to queue that song.

3. Name the file name (ex: iriver.m3u) and

click "SAVE" to save the list.

Example

Press NAVI/MENU button

during playback.

Make a disc with the .M3U and the files added to the playlist.

Load the disc into iMP-550.

To move, use

and

button

Press PROGRAM button at stop mode and LCD

displays a list of M3U playlist files on the disk.

You can find the playlist you want to play by using

and to select, use

the

button.

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POWER SUPPLY(RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES)

ABOUT POWER SUPPLY (ADAPTER)

Using rechargeable batteries:

Using AC POWER ADAPTER

Lift the cover of player and remove the covers of batteries compartment.

Use only an AC adapter purchased from iRiver designed for the iMP-550.

Insert two rechargeable batteries (stick type) by matching the + and -

polarity (see diagram below) in the battery compartments and close the

covers.

Connect the Adapter to 4.5V DC jack on the player and AC outlet.

Using external batteries’ pack

(AA size x 2ea)

CAUTION!

The external battery pack can be attached as shown in the figure. Two AA

size alkaline batteries are used in the external battery pack.

Disconnect Adapter when not in use

Do not handle this player with a wet hand.

CAUTION!

Do not mix rechargeable batteries with dry batteries.

Do not use different types of batteries together.

When the batteries are not to be used for a long time, remove them.

If battery leaks, wipe off any residue in the battery compartment and

insert new batteries.

Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.

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POWER SUPPLY(RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES)

Recharging Method

Discharge & Charge

Install rechargeable batteries.(Refer to page 35).

Connect the AC adapter to the player.(Refer to page 34).

Press PLAY button to power on the player and then it starts to charge.

It is needed to set the CHARGE FUNCTION to CHARGE ON .(Refer to page

23)

Press PLAY button to power on the player and Set the “CHARGE FUNCTION to

DISCHARGE & CHARGE” to charge after discharging.(Refer to page 23)

is displayed after 5 sec when discharging at the

playback mode.

is displayed after 5 sec when charging at the

playback mode.

When Charging

When discharging

L.C.D window is changed as left if click and

hold the stop button during discharging at

the playback mode

L.C.D window is changed as left if click and

hold the stop button during charging at the

playback mode

After charging is completed at the playback mode, charging

After discharging is completed, it is changed to CHARGING mode and

CHARGE function in the menu is changed to CHARGE ON .

indicator(

) is changed to adapter indicator(

The player automatically powers off when done charging.

Fully charged batteries is no more charged.

The player automatically powers off when done charging.

After charging is completed at the playback mode, charging

indicator(

) is changed to adapter indicator(

Charging/Discharging time (Estimated with the rechargeable stick

batteries provided)

The player automatically powers off when done charging at the stop

mode.

Charging : Approx. 4 hours (At full discharge)

Discharging : Approx. 5 hours (At full charge)

For long duration of battery life, we recommend selecting the

Discharge/Charge function once a month.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

Should any problem continue after you have checked these symptoms,

please contact iRiver sales representatives.

Should any problem continue after you have checked these symptoms,

please contact iRiver sales representatives.

Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area

where this player will be used meets the required

voltage.

Check whether the batteries have been inserted

in proper polarity (+ and -).

Check whether the HOLD switch on remote is

AC adapter does not work.

Check whether the plug is connected to the

proper jack on the player.

ON (Switch to OFF position)

No Power On

Check whether the player door is opened.

Check whether the rechargeable batteries are

not charged.

Check whether the HOLD switch is ON(Switch to

OFF position.)

Connect the earphones/remote plug firmly.

Remote control does not

work.

Check whether the CD is dirty or defective (clean

it or change to new CD).

Ensure the rechargeable batteries are fully

charged.

Avoid the excessive operation of remote control.

Check whether the CD is inserted properly.

Check whether dirt are attached in optical lens

(remove the dirt with a soft cloth).

Battery lifetime differs

Check whether moisture condensation has

occurred (leave the CD player aside for several

hours until the moisture evaporates).

Loading stopped or

'No DISC' displayed on

LCD

Check out Menu

confirm whether the right language has been

selected. (Refer to page 22.)

Display

Language and

Characters in LCD are

corrupted.

Check whether the CD is inserted.

Problem may occur due to the characteristic

deviation between CD-RW recorder and CD-

R/RW disc (burn the disc in low speed).

Use packet write disc with full formatting done.

Adjust the position of the player and remote

control.

If the electrical equipment causes interference to

the iMP-550, turn off the electrical equipment

near the player or move them away from the

player.

Poor FM Reception

Check whether VOLUME is set to “0”.

Connect the earphone/remote plug firmly.

Check whether the plug is dirty (clean the plug

with a dry and soft cloth).

Use of remote control will improve reception as it

functions as an antenna.

No Sound or noise is heard

Connect remote control to enjoy the clean sound.

Corrupted MP3, WMA file may have a noise or

sound cut off. Try another file again.

Excessive jolting may affect MP3, WMA, and

audio CD discs to proper playback.

Check whether the adapter plug is properly

connected.

Recharging does not

work.

Check whether the batteries inserted are

rechargeable?

Fully charged batteries is no more charged.

Check whether the CHARGE FUNCTION in the

menu is set to “OFF”

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PRECAUTIONS

On Player

On Handling Disc

On handling Disc

Avoid touching the surface (bright side) where

data is stored.

Do not leave the SlimX in a location near heat sources, or in a place

subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or sand, moisture, rain,

mechanical shock, unleveled surface, or in a car with its windows closed.

Keep the lens on the SlimX clean and do not touch it. If you do so, the

lens may be damaged and the SlimX will not operate properly.

Disc Cleaning

Avoid cleaning the disc surface. If necessary,

clean the disc surface with a soft cloth following

the directions described.

Do not put any heavy objects on top of the CD player. The CD player and

the CD may be damaged.

Do not wrap the player with cloth or blanket that may cause malfunction.

Do not stick papers or tape labels onto the

surface (bright side).

On Headphones and Earphones

Road Safety

Avoid using chemicals to clean the surface.

Do not use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any

motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas.

It can also be potentially dangerous to play your headsets at high volume

while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. You should exercise

extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.

Preventing hearing damage

On Safety

Avoid using headphones/earphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise

against listening to continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a

ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.

Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the console, unplug it and have it

checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

Consideration for others

Do not put objects in the DC IN 4.5V jack(External Power output).

Use only the adapter provided with the player.

Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside

sound and to be considerate of the people around you.

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NOTES

ACCESSORIES

Earphone and Earphone Sponge

Remote control

During playback, CDs damaged with dirt or a scratch may make a pop

sound, clipping sound, or cut off.

Tracks with damaged or corrupted parts are skipped or forwarded to next

track.

Supported file types will have the extension MP3, WMA and ASF.

AC Adapter

Rechargeable batteries (2 EA)

Folders and files are sorted in alphabetical order.

Use Navigation mode to select the tracks wanted.

Total 255 folders and 999 tracks (Including playlist) within a disc can be

recognized.

Track information is displayed either filename or ID3 TAG information.

CD-TEXT discs are displayed with track names within the TOC (Table of

contents) of the disc.

Carrying Case

User manual/Warranty card

Maximum playback time of the rechargeable batteries is 55 hours with

external battery pack.

(In case of playing General Audio CD, Maximum playback time is 24 hours.)

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(Reference : MP3, 44.1KHz, 128kbps, Volume Center)

Battery lifetime indicator may vary depending on the battery type and

operation mode(CD/FM/Charge).

External battery pack

Earphone conversion plug

Accessories subject to change without notice and may vary from image shown.

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SPECIFICATIONS

REGULATORY INFORMATION