IRiver MP3 Player IFP 900 User Manual

I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l

MP3 PLAYER /FM TUNER

Model iFP-900 Series

iFP-900 Series

Thank you for your purchase.

Please read this manual carefully

before using your new player.

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Contents

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Getting started

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intellectual property related to this manual. You may not reproduce any part of this manual

unless authorized by iriver Limited. You can be punished by using any part of this manual

illegally.

Locating the controls

PC software installation

Basic operation

The software, audio and video which have an intellectual property are protected

by copyright and international laws. It is user s responsibilities when he/she reproduce or

distribute the contents created by this product.

The companies, institutions, products, people and events used in examples are

not real data. 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.

Trademarks

Convenient Functions

Windows, Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows

Media Player are the registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

Limited Liability

Additional information

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.

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.

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.

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Getting started

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Handling Notices for Safety

Features

About power supply

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Handling Notices for Safety

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.

Do not place objects inside the device.

Damage to your player may result from

improper use.

Keep out of direct sunlight.

Damage to your player may result from

improper use.

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 running with the player around your

neck.

Damage to your player may result or injury

from improper use.

Avoid contacting the player with water or

chemicals.

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.

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.

Do not use excessive force on the buttons

or attempt to disassemble the device.

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.

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Features of iFP-900

About Power Supply

Multi-Codec Player : Supports MP3, WMA, OGG and ASF formats.

Charging from the PC

Firmware Upgrade

Connect the player to the PC with USB cable.

Provides the latest updated features via firmware upgrade.

The player will charge automatically when the player is connected to the PC.

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.

Player will charge even when powered

off.

FM Function

Note

You can easily listen to FM stations and set your favorite stations by using Auto Preset and

Frequency Memory functions.

Charging indicator light will turn off when

charging is complete.

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

Charging with AC Adapter

Easy Navigation

The simple navigation makes it easy to find any song.

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.)

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

Charging time

Note

Approx. 3.5 hours

(At full discharge, Stop mode)

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)

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About Power Supply

Locating the controls

Contents

Managing the Rechargeable Battery

Charge and store the battery at room temperature.

Note

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.

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Front View

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.

Rear View / Side View

LCD screen

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.

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Front View

Rear View / Side View

USB Cover

USB Connection Port

RESET

LINE IN

Xtreme 3D sound

(Previous / Fast Reverse)

LCD Screen

MODE/REC

Power ON/OFF

(Play/Stop) A-B (Interval repeat)

Volume +

NAVI/MENU

STEREO EQ/MEMORY

(Next / Fast forward)

MIC

Volume -

Hold

USB Connection Port

Hold

Charging indicator

Earphones

Xtreme 3D sound

Mode/REC

A-B (Interval repeat)

EQ/MEMORY

Power ON/OFF

(Play/Stop)

STEREO

LINE IN

MIC

Earphones

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Locating the controls

PC software installation

LCD Screen

Contents

Hold

Battery indicator

File format

Volume

This section covers the installation for Windows operating systems only.

For installation instructions for Mac OS, please see the Software Instruction Guide.

Clock

Bit rate

Equalizer

Sampling rate

Operation Status

Visualization

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Current bar

File number

Folder icon

PC software installation

Playing time

Playback mode

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Attach the player

Folder name

Program/file icon

Artist/title name

Note

File type displayed as follows :

ASF : ASF

OGG : OGG

WMA : WMA

First, install iriver Music Manager program BEFORE ATTACHING YOUR PLAYER

Note

IRM : IRM

MP3 : MP3

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.

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PC software installation

Software installation

Insert the Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.

The following screen appears after inserting the CD.

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

If the installation doesn't automatically begin,

execute the "setup.exe" file in the installation CD.

The installation program will begin.

Insert the Installation CD into the CD-ROM

drive. Installation start automatically.

Click “Next” after selecting the language to

install.

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.

Click “Next” to Install iriver Music Manager.

Select the folder to Install. Click “OK”.

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.

System Requirements (Windows)

Note

Pentium 133MHz or faster

USB port

Window 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP

CD-ROM drive

10MB free hard disk space

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PC software installation

Attach the player

Software installation

Connecting to the PC

Click “Next” after confirming the

Click “Install” to begin the installation.

Connect the USB cable (provided) to the USB port of your computer.

5 _{installation folder.}

Type “A”

Type “B”

USB cable

USB port on the player

USB port on the PC

Installation is in progressing.

Click “Finish” after the installation is completed.

“USB CONNECTED” will appear on the

LCD screen of the player.

Lift the protective cover over the USB port

and connect the USB cable to the player.

Connect the USB cable to the PC after playback stops to avoid errors.

Note

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Attach the player

Installation of “New Hardware”

The installation will continue.

Click “Finish”

After installing iriver Music Manager from

The computer will automatically search to

6 _{Completed the installation of “New}

1 _{the CD and connecting the player to your}

2 _{find your new hardware.}

hardware”.

PC, "Found New Hardware" screen is

displayed. (Windows XP)

If a "Hardware Installation" warning

message appears, click "Continue

Anyway". (Windows XP)

Select “Install the software automatically

Information screen is displayed on the PC. New hardware is installed successfully and

ready to use.

3 _{(Recommended)” and click “Next”.}

The iriver software driver will not cause

any damage to your computer.

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Attach the player

Basic operation

Safely Removing the player from the PC

Contents

Select the “Safely Remove hardware”

after clicking the “Safe To Remove

Hardware” by using the right button of

mouse.

Click the “Stop” after selecting the device

to remove.

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Basic Operation

Listening to Music

Listening to the FM radio

Recording

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Click the “OK” after confirming the

hardware to remove.

Click the “Close” after confirming the

Safely Remove Hardware message.

(In case of Windows XP)

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Text Viewer

My Image

Remove the player from the PC after safe remove to avoid errors.

Note

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Basic operation

Turning on the player

Changing functions

Press and hold MODE button to display current function on the LCD screen.

Connect the earphones as shown below.

Put the HOLD switch to “OFF”.

Push the NAVI/MENU button toward

NAVI/MENU button to enter that mode.

to select the desired function, then press the

OFF

Press the PLAY/STOP button to turn on the player. The “My Image” appears on the LCD.

Press PLAY/STOP again to play.

Adjusting the volume

Push the NAVI/MENU button to the VOL + direction to increase volume.

Push the NAVI/MENU button to the VOL – direction to decrease volume.

Turning off the player

Press and hold the PLAY/STOP button to turn the player off.

To increase volume

To decrease volume

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Basic operation

Listening to music

Navigation

Press the NAVI/MENU button and find the desired music file by pushing the NAVI/MENU button

to VOL + or VOL – direction. To play the files, press the NAVI/MENU button, push the

NAVI/MENU button to the

the NAVI/MENU button to the

direction or the PLAY/STOP button. To move to the upper folder,

direction. If there is no upper folder, NAVIGATION stops.

Up/Down

Delete

To upper folder

1. Displays the operating status of the player.

2. To skip to previous file, folder, FM station or value.

Play

Delete

3. To skip forward to the next file, folder, FM station or value.

4. To increase volume.

5. To decrease volume.

Select the folder to delete in stop mode. Then press the “MODE” button.

“FILE(or FOLDER) DELETE ARE YOU SURE?” is displayed on the screen. Select “YES” by

6. To select NAVI/MENU function.

7. To turn on/off, to play or stop playback or to select FM mode

8. To select EQ mode, A-B repeat, or automatically store FM stations.

using

(VOL + or VOL -) to delete. Then press the NAVI/MENU button.

EQ : NORMAL ROCK JAZZ CLASSIC U BASS METAL Xtreme EQ Xtreme 3D

9. To select function, playback mode,record/stop recording.

Changing the playback mode

While an audio file is playing or the player is in stop mode, press MODE/REC to activate

selected modes, such as Repeat or Shuffle.

Navigation

Repeat :

Shuffle :

Intro :

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Basic operation

Tuning FM stations

Settings

To enter the Settings menu, press and hold

the NAVI/MENU button. Once in the menu,

various player settings can be customized.

Push the NAVI/MENU button to the

direction to select desired station.

Settings Menu navigation

1. Scroll between Menus : Push the NAVI/MENU button toward

2. Function Selection : Press the NAVI/MENU button.

direction.

Selecting the FM stereo/mono

Press the STEREO/PLAY/STOP button to select Stereo/Mono.

3. Exit : Press and hold the NAVI/MENU button or press the PLAY/STOP button.

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Listening to music

Listening to the FM radio

Playing music file

FM radio listening

Press and hold the MODE/REC button.

The current function appears on the LCD screen.

playback mode

Function

Power off

A-B repeat

Power on/play/stop

Push the NAVI/MENU button to the

Press the NAVI/MENU button to confirm.

direction to select FM radio.

Adjusting the volume

To select music file

To increase

To decrease

Push the NAVI/MENU button to the

direction to select FM station.

To play the folder

To fast forward/reverse

Fast

reverse

folder

Next folder

Fast

forward

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Listening to the FM radio

Programming station preset automatically

Programming station preset manually

Automatically select stations and save them in sequential order.

(It only activates while the player is not in PRESET mode)

Press the A-B/EQ(MEMORY) button to begin storing the station.

MEMORY and the channel number will display on the screen.

Press and hold the A-B/EQ(MEMORY)

If PRESET is displayed on the screen,

press the NAVI/MENU button to exit

PRESET mode.

button to automatically select stations and

save them in sequential order. Up to 20

stations will be stored automatically.

Reserved number of

the preset stations.

Auto store

Push the NAVI/MENU button to

desired.

direction to select a different channel number if

Auto memory may not work in weak transmission areas.

Note

To select number of

the preset stations.

Programming station preset manually

Push or long push the NAVI/MENU to the

If PRESET is displayed on the screen,

press the NAVI/MENU button to exit

PRESET mode.

direction to select FM station.

Press the A-B/EQ(MEMORY) button to store the station in the selected channel number.

Press the PLAY/STOP button to cancel station storing.

Up to 20 station can be stored.

to cancel

PRESET

to store

to cancel

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Listening to the FM radio

Deleting preset station

To select stereo/mono

Use Mono mode to increase reception in weak transmission areas.

Press the PLAY/STOP(STEREO) button to select Stereo/Mono.

If PRESET is not displayed on the screen,

press the NAVI/MENU button to enter

PRESET mode.

Push the NAVI/MENU button to

direction to select the station to be

deleted.

Stereo/Mono

Tuning stations automatically

If PRESET is displayed on the screen, press the NAVI/MENU button to exit PRESET mode

Push and hold the NAVI/MENU button to or direction.

The player will scan each frequency quickly and stop at the next station with s strong signal

broadcast.

Press and hold the A-B/EQ(MEMORY) button to delete the selected station.

To cancel PRESET

Auto scanning

The next station will appear when station delete is completed.

Push and hold the memory button again if you also want to delete the next station.

FM Tuner reception may vary in different areas.

Note

While in PRESET mode, auto scan and auto memory functions are not available.

When the player doesn’t have any preset stations, EMPTY will briefly display on the

screen.

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Recording from FM stations

To stop FM recording

Press the MODE/REC button to stop recording.

The recorded file is saved as TUNER000.REC.

It is saved in the RECORD folder.

Press the MODE/REC button during FM reception to begin recording.

The remaining available recording time will be displayed.

Volume can not be controlled while recording.

Recorded REC files can be converted to MP3 files using iriver Manager.

(Refer to iriver Music Manager Instruction Manual)

Note

To play a recorded file

After changing to MP3 mode, select a Tuner file in the RECORD folder, press the PLAY/STOP

button.

To pause FM recording

Press the PLAY/STOP button to pause the recording process.

Press the PLAY/STOP button again to restart recording.

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Recording voice

To pause recording voice

To stop recording voice

Press the PLAY/STOP button to pause the

recording process. Press the PLAY/STOP

button again to restart recording.

Press the MODE/REC button to stop recording.

Note: After stopping a recording, starting again

will create a new voice file.

Press and hold the MODE/REC button. The current function appears on the LCD screen.

Pause

Restart

Press the NAVI/MENU button to the

Press the NAVI/MENU button (or PLAY/STOP) to enter Voice recording mode.

(The recorder will be in standby mode.)

direction to select Voice mode.

To play a recorded file

Press the MODE/REC button to stop the current recording.

Press PLAY/STOP to play the recorded file.

Press the MODE/REC button and to begin recording.

The recorded file is saved as VOICE000.REC in the VOICE folder.

Note

If “00:00:00” is displayed on the LCD, the player’s memory is full. To record, delete files

and/or folders on the player to make some space available.(Refer to page 5-3, Software

Instruction Manual)

Keep the player far away enough from the source to avoid distortion in the recording.

The player can not record when the memory is full or the battery is low.

Recorded REC files can be converted to MP3 files using iriver Manager.

(Refer to Software Instruction Manual)

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Recording from an external audio source

Preparing Recording from an external audio source

Recording from an external audio source

Connect the LINE OUT jack of the external equipment to the LINE IN jack of the player.

Press and hold the MODE/REC button. The current function appears on the LCD screen.

Press the NAVI/MENU button to the

direction to select Line In mode.

Press the NAVI/MENU button (or PLAY/STOP) to enter recording standby mode.

To record from an external microphone, change the "Record Type" in the Settings menu.

(Refer to page 5-24/5-25)

Note

Push and hold the NAVI/MENU button to enter to Setup Menu. Select “Control” by pushing

the NAVI/MENU button toward

direction.

Begin playback on the external device and then press the MODE/REC button on the iriver

player to begin recoding.

Adjust Line-in Recording Mode, Line-in Recording Volume, Line-in Auto-Sync and Line-

in/External Mic on Control Menu.

Refer to page 5-24/5-25 for details.

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Recording from an external audio source

To pause recording from the External Source

To play a recorded file

Press the PLAY/STOP button to pause the recording process. Press the PLAY/STOP button

again to restart recording.

Press the PLAY/STOP button at stop mode.

Pause

Record

After pressing the NAVI/MENU button, select a recorded file using the VOL + or VOL -

switch.

To stop recording from the External Source

Press the MODE/REC button to stop recording.

Press the PLAY/STOP button to play.

The recorded file is saved as AUDIO000.REC, AUDIO001.REC... in sequential order.

Files are saved in the RECORD folder.

Note

Files recorded using an external microphone are saved as EXMIC000.REC.

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Text Viewer

To read a text file

To search a text file generally

1. Push the NAVI/MENU button toward VOL+ or VOL- to scroll up or down line .

2. Push the NAVI/MENU button toward or to scroll next or previous page.

Press the NAVI/MENU button to enter

NAVI mode.

3. Push and hold the NAVI/MENU button to scroll quickly with displayed search icon.

Scroll up

Push the NAVI/MENU button toward VOL+, VOL- or

to select the text file.

Enter

Upper folder

Scroll down

Down

Press the NAVI/MENU or

(PLAY/STOP) button to display the text.

ꢀ

The maximum number of characters that can be displayed in the screen is :

English: 19 characters per line, 8 lines.

Note

Viewing will resume from the location last seen when returning to a previously viewed

text file

ꢀ

The backlight will remain on while viewing text files.

If you see a text file during playing a music, the sound may cut out.

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Text Viewer

My Image

To go to specific position(Useful for large files)

To set My image

Press the MODE/REC button to move the

desired position of the text.

Press the NAVI/MENU to enter navigation

mode.

Push the NAVI/MENU button toward VOL +,

Push the NAVI/MENU button toward VOL+,

VOL -,

Enter

to select a picture file.

VOL- or

to select desired digit or

numeral.

Down

Upper folder

Down

Press the A-B/EQ(MEMORY) button to use

as the background on player.

Press the NAVI/MENU or PLAY/STOP button

to display the full sized image.

Press the NAVI/MENU or

(PLAY/STOP) button.

The TEXT goes to the selected position.

Press the MODE/REC button to cancel searching.

Press the NAVI/MENU or

(PLAY/STOP) button to confirm.

Push the NAVI/MENU button toward

to select “Yes” or “No”.

Yes/No

To exit Text viewer

Press the NAVI/MENU or

(PLAY/STOP)

button to exit during reading the text.

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Convenient functions

Contents

To clear My Image

The My Image infor ation file is saved as MYIMAGE.SYS in the ROOT folder.

Delete the MYIMAGE.SYS to clear My Image by using Navigation-File/Folder delete function.

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Music Navigation

Enjoying the sound equalizer(EQ)

Playback Mode

The format will erase all files in your player.

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Note

You must first backup My Image file from the player to your PC before formatting.

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Playing in a favorite order(Program)

Customizing the function settings(Menu)

Deleting a picture

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Press the MODE/REC button after

1 _{displaying a picture to delete.}

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Configuration

General

Display

Timer

Control

Mode

Delete

Push the NAVI/MENU button toward

Press the NAVI/MENU or PLAY/STOP button to confirm.

to select “Yes” or “No”.

Sound

Enter

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Music Navigation

Navigation

Navigation is the function used for searching files.

Navigate to locate tracks to play.

Select folder or scroll to upper folder

Lower folder

Scroll up

Upper folder

To search

Scroll down

Select the file

Scroll up

Select the track

Scroll between folders

Scroll up

Scroll down

Note

File type displayed as follows :

MP3

OGG

IRM

REC

ASF

WMA

IRM (iriver Rights Management)

iriver Rights Management is a digital music format.

Please visit our web site for details about this music format.

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Music Navigation

Enjoying the sound equalizer (EQ)

EQ Mode

Deleting a folder or file

You can select EQ mode in accordance to the playing music genre.

Press and hold the A-B/EQ(MEMORY) button to display the current EQ setting.

Then press the button repeatedly to choose a different EQ.

Press the NAVI/MENU button while the stop mode.

Push the NAVI/MENU button to the

direction to select a folder or file.

Select the

folder or file

Scroll up

Select the upper folder

Stop

Scroll down

Press the “MODE” button. “Folder delete are you sure?” is displayed on the screen.

2 _{Select “YES” by pushing the NAVI/MENU button to the}

direction to delete.

Then press NAVI/MENU button.

Select

Please refer to the Function Control (Page 5-29/30) for configuring Xtreme EQ.

Please refer to the Function Control (Page 5-29/30) for configuring Xtreme 3D.

Delete

Note

Delete

You can only delete a blank folder. In order to delete a folder, you must first delete

the files in the folder.

Note

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Playback Mode

Playback mode (Mode)

Intro

You can set various Repeat and Shuffle options

by choosing these selections under Mode.

Change the Repeat or Shuffle mode by pressing

the varied pressing the MODE button.

Please refer to the MODE function controls

(page 5-26) for user-defined configuration.

INTRO: Plays the beginning 10 seconds of each track in sequential order.

INTRO HIGHLIGHT: Plays 10 seconds from 1 minute into each track in

sequential order. You can set this function in the MENU function.

Repeating a specific segment (A-B repeat)

Plying repeatedly (Repeat)

You can play a specific segment repeatedly(A-B repeat).

Play a single track repeatedly.

Press the A-B/EQ/MEMORY button once to select the beginning <A> point.

Press the button again to select the ending <B> point.

A-B interval will be repeated.

Play all tracks in the folder and stop.

Play all tracks in the folder repeatedly.

Play all tracks in the player repeatedly.

Point B

Point A

Playing in random order (Shuffle)

Randomly play all tracks in the player and stop.

Play a single track repeatedly. Push the NAVI/MENU lever toward

to select a new track to play randomly.

Skip forward will select a new random track to play repeatedly.

Randomly play all tracks in the folder and stop.

Randomly play all tracks in the folder repeatedly.

Randomly play all tracks in the player repeatedly.

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Playing in a favorite order (Program)

Activating program mode

Program mode: Create your own playlist.

Press the NAVI/MENU button, then highlight the music to program by using the VOL+, VOL -

3 _{switch. You can select an individual track or an entire folder. (Sub-folders will not be added.)}

Stop playback, then press the A-B/EQ(MEMORY) button to display the program list.

1 _{If the player has been programmed already, the current program list will display.}

Down

Press the NAVI/MENU button to add the highlighted item to the program list.

Push the NAVI/MENU button toward VOL+ or VOL- to select the position for the next song

to be added to the program list.

Down

Repeat steps 2-4 to add additional tracks to the program list.

Once all desired tracks have been added to the list, press the A-B/EQ(MEMORY) button to

save the program list.

Down

Program No. File name

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Playing in a favorite order (Program)

Program play

To remove files from the program list

After programming, press the PLAY/STOP button to play the tracks in sequential order.

Press MODE/REC button to

remove the selected track.

Delete

Press A-B/EQ(MEMORY) to

save the updated program

list.

The program

mode icon appears

To remove files from the program list

Save

Press PLAY/STOP to end playback

of the current program list.

Enter program mode.

To cancel program mode

Press the NAVI/MENU button during program playback to cancel playing the current program list.

Push the NAVI/MENU button

toward VOL+ or VOL- select

a track to remove from the

program list.

Exit

Down

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Customizing the function settings (Menu)

Basic operation

Enter Sub Menu

(VOL + or VOL -) direction to select sub menu.

Push the NAVI/MENU button to the

Push the NAVI/MENU button to confirm.

- Press and hold the NAVI/MENU button to display the menu system.

- The MENU system is composed of 6 main menus with sub-menus.

Main menu

Sub menu

sub menu settings

You can set, cancel or change sub menu by pushing the NAVI/MENU button toward

or VOL +, VOL -.

To select Main Menu

Push the NAVI/MENU button to the

direction to select menu.

Down

Exit Sub Menu

Exit Main Menu

Press the PLAY/STOP button to return Main

MENU at the sub-menu setting.

Press the PLAY/STOP button to exit Main

Menu.

Press the NAVI/MENU button to view the menu contents.

Exit sub menu

Exit main menu

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Customizing the function settings (Menu)

Configuration

Functions are subject to change with different firmware versions.

Users can configure their own settings.

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Menu-General

General

Load Default

Initialize menus to the original factory settings.

The button’s operation order is as below.

Press NAVI/MENU (select default menu)

or VOL+ (select

YES) Press NAVI/MENU (select YES : Initialization)

Resume

ON : Playback resumes from the previous location in a song

when the player is stopped or powered off.

OFF : Playback begins from the first track after the player is

stopped or powered off.

Language

Support 40 languages

Song title and ID3 tag information is dependent on the version of

the PC operating system that was used to create it.

(For example, if an MP3 file is created in a English version of

Windows, the language setting should be English for the proper

title display)

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Menu-Display

Display

Scroll Speed

Adjust scroll speed by 1x / 2 x / 4x / Vertical / Horizontal.

Vertical : The scroll goes up and down

Horizontal : The scroll goes from the left to the right.

Tag Information

Back Light

On : Display track with ID3 tag information

Off : Display track with file name

You can adjust the time that the Backlight stays on.

Sec : The backlight stays on from 3 to 30 seconds.

Min : The backlight stays on from 1 to 30 minutes.

Always : The backlight turn on always .

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Note

File name will be displayed by default for songs

with no ID3 information

Press the NAVI/MENU button to set Sec/Min/Always.

Visualization

Time

During playback, you can display visualizations, the

elapsed time of the track, or the free memory on your

player.

Normal : display elapsed time.

Remaining : display remaining time.

Waveform

Progressive

Free Space

Time display may not be accurate for files encoded

in Variable Bit Rate formats.

Note

Level Meter

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Menu-Timer

Timer

Set Time

Set the current time.

Push the NAVI/MENU switch toward

to select the

item and toward VOL + or VOL - to set the clock.

Use the or switch to adjust time.

A day of the week is automatically set.

Alarm/Record Select

Sleep Power Off

OFF : The Alarm and Tuner Record functions are disabled and the

player will not power on at either indicated time.

Automatically turns the power off after a fixed time.

(Time range can be set from 0 to 180 minutes by one minute increments.)

ALARM : At the time indicated in the "Set Alarm" setting the player

will power on and begin music playback.

You can listen to the beep sound at 1 minute before powering off

by setting BEEP to ON. Use the

switch to adjust time.

TUNER RECORD : At the time indicated in the "Tuner Rec.

Reservation" setting (see page 5-21) the player will power on

and begin recording from the selected radio station.

Set BEEP ON/ OFF by pressing the NAVI/MENU button.

BEEP ON: A beep sound will play 1 minute before power off.

BEEP OFF: No warning sound will be played prior to power off.

Once powered off, the sleep timer will reset to 0.

Push the NAVI/MENU button toward

( VOL + or VOL - ) to select the item.

Stop Power Off

Set Alarm

Automatically turns the power off at the stop mode.

(Time range can be set from 1 to 60 minutes by a minute)

Set the working time of alarm.

Push the NAVI/MENU switch toward

item and toward VOL + or VOL - to set the alarm.

to select the

Use the

switch to adjust time.

DAY : Alarm rings at the set time of the set day repeatedly.

ALL : Alarm rings at the set time everyday.

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MENU-Control

Menu-Timer

Tuner Rec. Reservation

Control

Set the time and station to be recorded.

Push the NAVI/MENU switch toward

to select the

item and toward VOL + or VOL - to set the recording time.

DAY : Tuner recording is started at the same time of the set

day repeatedly.

ALL : Tuner recording is started at the set time every day.

End Time : Can set the range of recording time from 10 Min. to

240 Min.

Fast Skip

This defines the operating method of short or long press of

lever.

OFF : Skip doesn’t activate.

10 : Skip 10 tracks at time.

DIRECTORY : Skip to previous or next folder.

FF/RW Scan Speed

The fast scan speed can range from 1x/ 2x/ 4x/ 6x.

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MENU-Control

Voice Recording Mode

Line-in Recording Mode

You can adjust recording quality when recording voice.

You can adjust recording quality when recording from external

equipment.

ON : When recording voice, the recording level is automatically

controlled and recordings from long distances are enhanced.

OFF : AGC(Automatic Gain Control) not activated.

Bit Rate : 8Kbps~160Kbps

Bit Rate : 8Kbps~320Kbps

Sampling Frequency : 11.025KHz ~44.1KHz

Voice Auto Detection

Line-in Record Volume

The voice recording mode will automatically pause during

silence. This is useful for recording over a long period of time to

save memory.

You can adjust recording level when recording from External

equipment.

(You can set from 0 to 64.)

OFF : Voice Auto Detection is disabled.

Voice Auto Detection : Set the relative level of sound needed to

activate the recorder. (Level 1- Level 10).

Record pause time setting : Set the number of seconds of silence

to record before pausing.(1-10 sec)

Line-in Auto Sync

Tuner Recording Mode

You can adjust recording quality when recording from the FM

Tuner.

Line-In, a new file will be created for each track on the CD

automatically.

Mono : Recorded to Mono sound.

Stereo : Recorded to Stereo sound.

Bit Rate : 8Kbps~320Kbps

- OFF : Audio signal detection is disabled.

- Audio signal detection time (1-5 seconds) : The amount of

silence the player will use to determine when a track has ended

and to start a new file.

Sampling Frequency : 11.025KHz ~44.1KHz

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Menu-Control

Menu-Mode

Mode

Line-in/Ext. Mic

You can select external microphone or line-in when recording.

Line-In : To record through Line-In

Ext. Mic : To record through an external microphone

To record from an external microphone, chose the LINE-IN

recording mode.

Note

The recording quality level will be set to the values chosen

for LINE-IN recording.

Download Activity

Repeat/Shuffle

Select whether the player is operated for a music playback or file

transferring while the player is attached to the PC.

While an audio file is playing, press the MODE/REC button to activate selected playback

mode, such as Repeat or Shuffle. (Multi selecting available)

How to select

OFF : The player will playback audio files while connected to the PC

(to save battery life).

Previous/Next

ON : The player to show “Connected to USB” on the screen and you

can transfer files to the player.

On/Off

Note

When the player turns off and on, Download Activity is always set to ON.

Playback Control

Adjust the playback speed.

FAST: Playback speed will be increased and tracks will play faster than

normal.

SLOW: Playback speed will be decreased and tracks will play slower than

normal.

The default value is “0” and the music is played as normal speed.

Only the selected play mode will be available when you press the MODE/REC button

(For details, please refer to page 5-5)

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Menu-Mode

Intro

Name

Intro : Plays the beginning 10 seconds of each track.

You can input your name or custom text displayed at th stop

mode.

Intro Highlight : Plays 10 seconds from 1 minute into each track in

sequential order.

Character

Select the character by pushing the

NAVI/MENU button toward

and

and press Navi/Menu button to

input the character.

Enter

To move the cursor in the name

window, push the NAVI/MENU button

toward VOL + or VOL -.

Study

Type position

While playing, short slide of the

current track set time ahead.

lever will skip the

To scroll between English and your

preferred language, use the A-B/EQ

(MEMORY) button.

OFF : Study Mode is disabled.

The range is 1~60 seconds.

To delete the character, press the

MODE button.

Press the PLAY/STOP button to save

and exit.

Chinese and Chinese characters are not supported in the Name feature.

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Menu-Sound

Xtreme 3D

Sound

You can adjust the level of 3D sound (minimum, Natural, and

Maximum).

You can extend 3D sound by selecting Bass Boost or 3D EQ.

You can also adjust the level of 3D sound with the

Select DBE or 3D EQ with the NAVI/MENU button.

lever.

Xtreme EQ

DBE Setting

You can adjust the sound to your preference.

There are 5 band frequency steps, set from -15dB to +15dB by

3dB step.

DBE (Dynamic Bass Enhancement) enhances Low & Middle

frequencies and only operates when using Xtreme 3D.

You can select the Bass Center Band level from Band 1 to 4.

You can also set the Bass Boost gain from 0 dB to 15dB by 3dB step.

How to set Xtreme EQ

1. Select the Frequency step

2. Adjust the level using the

VOL + or VOL - switch.

3. To exit Xtreme EQ setting

to set using the

switch.

3D EQ Setting

Select the frequency

Set EQ to User EQ to use 3D EQ.

Exit

You can adjust the sound to your preference.

There are 5 band frequency steps, set from -15dB to +15dB by 3dB

step.

Adjust level

The way of 3D EQ setting is similar to that of setting Xtreme 3D.

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Menu-Sound

Sound Balance

Beep Volume

Balance your sound to the right or left or keep it in the center

according to your preference. When Sound Balance bar is moved to L

(Left, 20),the sound outputs at the left earphone. When the lever is

moved to R (Right, 20) the sound outputs at the right earphone.

The default value is 0 and the sound outputs the same level at both

earphones.

Set beep volume level.

Set to "0" for OFF.

EQ Limit

Fade in

ON : Limit the control of equalizer frequency to prevent distortion of

sound.

When activated, volume increases gradually at playback

mode to prevent sudden loudness.

OFF : You can enjoy the original sound though distortion of sound

may occur.

EQ Select

You can select various EQ modes.

Press the NAVI/MENU button after selecting EQ by pushing the

NAVI/MENU button toward

(VOL +, VOL -) direction.

You can not select Normal EQ.

Note

If you do not select Xtreme EQ or Xtreme 3D, Xtreme EQ or Xtreme 3D modes will

not be available during playback in spite of adjusting the values.

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Additional Information

Contents

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Troubleshooting

Precautions

Accessories

Specifications

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Troubleshooting

Precautions

Should any problem continue after you have checked these symptoms,

please contact iriver customer support.

For Safety

Avoid dropping or impacting the player.

The player is designed to operate while walking or running, but dropping or excessively impacting

the player may be cause damage.

Check whether the HOLD switch on the player is ON

(Switch to OFF position)

No Power

Battery may be discharged. Charge it after connecting

the USB cable between the PC and the player.

Avoid contacting the player with water.

Damage to the internal parts of the player may occur if the player comes into contact with water.

If your player gets wet, dry the outside with a soft cloth as soon as possible.

Do not leave the player 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.

Check whether VOLUME is set to "0".

Connect the earphones plug firmly.

Check whether the plug is dirty. Clean the plug with a dry

and soft cloth.

Corrupted MP3 or WMA files may make a static noise

and the sound may cut off. Listen to your files

on the PC to see if they are corrupted.

No sound or distortion during

playback.

Remove the battery if player is unused for long periods of time.

Battery left in the player for a long time can corrode and damage the device.

All data stored on this device may be erased by a excessive impact, a thunder or an

electricity failure, etc. on the device.

The manufacturer does not warrant and will not be held responsible in any way for damages or loss

of data, including loss of data stored on this device, resulting from a excessive impact, a thunder or

an electricity failure, You will be responsible for safe-guarding all data stored on this device.

Check out Menu General

whether the right language has been selected.(Refer to

page 5-15)

Language and confirm

Characters in LCD are

corrupted.

On headphones and earphones

Adjust the position of the player and earphones.

Turn off the power of other electric devices near the

player.

Road Safety

Poor FM Reception.

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 headset at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings.

You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.

Preventing hearing damage

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

loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.

Consideration for others

The Earphone cord functions as the antenna, they must

be plugged in for best reception.

Check to see if the battery is discharged, charge if

necessary.

Check the connection between your computer and the

player to ensure that the cable is secure.

Check the Manager program to make sure it is operating.

Check whether the player’s memory is full.

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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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Accessories

Specifications

User Manual/ Warranty

Memory

Installation CD

256MB

512MB

1GB

Earphone/ Earphone cover

3 _{card/Quick Start Guide}

Model No

iFP-990

iFP-995

iFP-999

Memory is not expandable.