IRiver ChromeX iMP-150 User Manual

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Thank you for purchasing an iRiver Product. Please read carefully before using the player.

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Introducing the iRiver websites

URL : http://www.iRiver.com

Provides information on our products as well as our company.

Unique "Firmware (System software) Upgrade" feature provides premium disc readability and various optional add-on features. The firmware is continually upgraded to support new CODECs that will be introduced in the future.

Provides 'FAQ' as well as "Beginner's Guide."

Provides customer registration that enables user to get online customer service. You can receive the newest information, firmware upgrade notice, etc. via newsletters by registering your e-mail address.

iRiver Limited does not assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this

document or make any commitment to update the information contained herein. iRiver is

a registered trademark of iRiver Limited in the Republic of Korea and/or other countires

and is used under license.

All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies or

organization.

All other porduct names may be trademarks of the companies with which they are

associated.

Microsoft Windows Media and the windows Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of

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

WinAmp and WinAmp logo is registered trademark of NullSoft Inc.

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Multi-Codec CD Player

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

Firmware Upgrade

: Provides the latest updated features via firmware upgrade. New formats such as AAC, MP3 Pro and so on can be supported in the future with a simple upgrade method. Player features such as add on, modification, and continuous improvement of disc recognition are always provided.

Recognize Discs in Packet Write Format

: Provides convenient and efficient usage of CD-RW disc (like a hard disc drive).

Graphic LCD supporting Multiple Languages

: iMP-150 comes with graphic LCD which can support multiple languages, including: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, other alphabet-oriented fonts, Korean, Japanese (Katakana, Hiragana, Kanji) and others. A total of 35 languages are supported.

Strong Anti-Shock protection

: 40 Sec for conventional Audio CD/120Sec for MP3 (44.1KHz, 128kbps standard)/240 Sec for WMA(44.1KHz, 64kbps)

Enhanced Anti-shock mode

: By applying iRiver's own special algorithm, the iMP-150 provides better performance against shock. At the same time, iRiver maximized the anti-shock function at the beginning of songs by adopting pre-buffering.

Longer playing hours

: With MP3(128kbps) files, the iMP150 can play for 16 hours.

: iMP-150 can support Winamp Playlist as long as it has the filename extension .m3u (maximum 20 lists)

WinAmp Playlist playback support

Unique features of iMP-150

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Table of contents

1.Locating the controls Player Front, Rear Player Side and LCD Window Remote Control

2. Getting started

Playing Disc Media Operationg Remote Control

3. Useful Features

Navigation Mode Program Mode +10/EQ Function Function

4. Additional Information

Additional Features Power Supply FAQ Trouble shooting Precautions Reference Accessories Product specifications Regulatory Information

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29~30

37~48 39~40

27~28

15 17~26

13~14

9~10

7~8

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Front

Rear

Locating Controls

Battery cover

Serial Number

NAVI/ FUNCTION

VOLUME

PLAY STOP NEXT PREV

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Side

LCD Window

Locating the controls

KHZ

128

KBPS

L R

A B

Artist and song title

The order of song

Played time

Battery indicator

Folder name(ALBUM)

Media type

Program/Play list

Sample Rate

Bit Rate

Play mode

Hold

Volume/EQ/Level Meter

OPEN

LINE OUT

HOLD

MODE PRGM +10/EQ

DC IN 4.5V

REMOTE CONTROLLER / EARPHONE

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Locating the controls

Remote Control

VOL

PLAY

STOP

HOLD

Q A

I can only hear from one side of the earphones.

A: Four possible causes are below:

Quick

1) The problem is with the earphones - Try the earphones on another player or other equipment and check whether you can hear sound from both sides of the earphones.

2) The problem is with the connection of remote control - Connect the earphone to the player directly and check whether you can hear clearly from the earphones.

3) The problem is with the player - Try No. 2 above.

4) The wrong setting of Sound Balance - Set the sound balance to the center. In the case of number 1), replace the earphones. In the case of numbers 2) and 3), please ask iRiver Sales Representative for repair or replacement of the player or the remote control.

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As in the figure below, push the open button on the rear side of the player and insert the disc..

Please connect the remote control and earphones.

Please position HOLD button to off.

Playing Disc Media

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With Hold button on, you can't manipulate the controls on the player.

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Playing Disc Media

Play NEXT Folder

Play PREVIOUS Folder

Tip

File Format displayed as below .

ASF WMA

Audio CD

MP3

PLAY

STOP

Play NEXT Track Track

Play PREVIOUS Track

PLAY

STOP

Click

GO Forward Quickly

Go Backward Quickly

Power Off

KHZ

128

KBPS

L R

ROOT I LOVE YOU

Click

Long Click

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The Remote Control operates every function using 2 buttons and 2 jog levers. Additionally, each jog lever can function like 3 buttons, for a total of 8 buttons, making it easy to use. The basic operation is below:

Play and Pause/STOP and Power Off

Play and Pause

Stop and Power off

- To play the PREVIOUS track, please slide the jog lever to the left side

- To play the NEXT track, please slide the jog lever to the right side

- To play the PREVIOUS folder, slide the jog lever to the left with a short slide and a long slide right after.

- To play the NEXT folder, slide the jog lever to the right with a short slide and a long slide right after.

Operating Remote Control

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Two jog levers are working differently when you slide the handle to right or left and click the jog lever.

NEXT Track PREVIOUS Track

VOL

Play and Pause

Stop and Power off

NEXTPREV

Play PREVIOUS and NEXT song

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MODE

While playing, a short click of the mode button will change the playing mode that you set on the function.

EQ shows the present sound tone. When you press the mode/EQ button, the sound tone changes as below:

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VOL

Slide the jog lever to right/left side to adjust the volume.

Operating Remote Control

Click NAVI/FUNCTION to operate.

NAVIGATION

FUNCTION

Navigate the music in CD

Configure the settings

NAVI/FUNCTION

Volume Control

MODE / EQ

ROCK

JAZZ

U BASS

NORMAL

CLASSIC

USER EQ

On the player, +10 and EQ uses the same button

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NORMAL

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128

KBPS

Long Click

Sho

t Cli

Short Click

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Selecting folder and move to upper folder

Playing

Navigation is the function that allows you to navigate through the files in the CD.

Pressing NAVI/FUNCTION button shows you the list of songs and current song playing.

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Track01

Track02

Folder A

Track01

Track02

Folder A

NAVIGATION

Use PREV( ) , NEXT( )button to find the song you'd like to listen to. Use STOP( ) button to exit to the upper folder.

The next figure shows the status when you move to upper folder. To move the cursor, use the PREV, NEXT button and to enter the Chosen Folder, use the Play( ) button.

Music

Folder A

Folder B

To move to the Upper folder.

To enter the folder

L R

Folder A

Track01

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128

KBPS

The song will be played when you press the play button.

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The various functions provided, when you press the MODE button, are described below. For the user's setting, please refer to Page 25.

INTRO

SHUFFLE

Play a single track repeatedly.

Whenever you press the MODE button, it will show you the changed icon.

REPEAT

Play a single track repeatedly.

Play whole tracks in the directory and stop.

Play whole tracks in the directory repeatedly.

Play whole tracks in the disc repeatedly.

Randomly play whole tracks in the directory repeatedly and stop.

Randomly play whole tracks in the directory repeatedly.

Randomly pay whole tracks in the disc repeatedly.

Intro: Plays beginning 10 seconds of each track in sequential order. Intro Highlight: Plays 10 seconds from the spot 1minute 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 1minute 10 seconds. Then song B plays 10 seconds from 1 minute into the song, so the highlight ends at 1minute 10 seconds, and so forth with each track.)

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KHZ

128

KBPS

While the Anti-shock mode is ON, the player has stronger resistance against external shock and prevents sound skipping caused by sudden movement. However, it may show the lower readability of disc having inferior recording status. In this case, we recommend releasing the Anti Shock mode.

Enhanced Anti-shock mode

Pressing the Mode button for a few seconds while playing will set the Enhanced Anti-shock on and off.

Mode

(

Playing mode/ Enhanced Anti-shock function)

Randomly play whole tracks in the disc repeatedly and stop.

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Program function only works from stop mode. While playing, PRGM button works as interval repeat (Repeat )

How to program:

To reserve all the songs in a certain folder, use NAVI/FUNCTION button and select the folder. (It can not support the folder within a folder)

To remove a programmed song, select the song to be deleted and press the Mode button. The program list will be updated automatically.

Use PROGRAM Mode to select songs in a particular

order (i.e. program your favorite songs).

Selection of Program/Playlist

When a disc has a Winamp playlist *.m3u, the playlist is supported (Refer to page 28).

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Use , button or +10 button (you can use NAVI/FUNCTION) to select the song you'd like to program and button.

At stop mode, click PRGM button and it will go to the Program mode.

The order of programmed track

The order of track in the CD

PROGRAM MODE

e.g

P 001-001

P001-000

I Love iRiver

Love is over

ROOT I Love iRiver

Tree Song

Click

Clic

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Program Play

Cancel Program

Interval Repeat

After programming songs, press the button and it will play the songs as you programmed.

While playing

While playing, you can use interval repeat for listening to your favorite interval.

At stop mode

While playing, one click of PRGM button selects the beginning point (A point)

While playing, another click of PRGM button selects the end point (B point)

It will repeat the interval A-B section.

Program Mode

The P icon represents the status of program.

KHZ

128

KBPS

KHZ

128

KBPS

Tip

When you program songs, using the +/- button will show you the songs that aren't programmed.

A B

ROOT I LOVE iRiver

Double click stop button

Click stop button

Click

PLAY

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Clicking the +10/EQ button will skip to the next 10th song from the song you are currently at.

+10 function

+10/EQ function

EQ function

of +10/EQ button shows you the present EQ and it will change whenever you press the button.

NORMAL

Player has only +10 button, not -10 button.

To move -10 songs, you need to set the control in Function. Move to the control and select fast skip. When you set FF/RW skip to 10, you can go back -10 songs by pressing button once short and the other long.

Can't the user set the equalizer?

The user can set his own equalizer. For details, please refer to the User EQ of manual functions.(page.26)

ROCK

JAZZ

U BASS

NORMAL

CLASSIC

USER EQ

ROOT I Love iRiver

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The iRiver Clam, due to the formats it supports, is the most advanced Multi-Codec CD player that can play MP3, WMA and ASF as well as conventional AudioCD.

Conventional Audio CD

Compressed Digital Audio Format in MP3, WMA, ASF, Etc.

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FUNCTION

The Main Menu

How to use MENU

Pressing NAVI/FUNCTION button will show you the figures. It is composed of 6 main menus with sub menus.

By using function controls, you can set your own preferred way of playing songs.

Main Menu

general

mode

display

control

User EQ

timer

GENERAL VER 1.00

Sub Menu

GENERAL

beep volume resume fade in language load default

CONTROL

fast skip scan speed remote mode key auto pause cd esp mp3 buffer adapter volume sound balance

MODE

repeat shuffle intro study name

User EQ

bass boost bass corner freq treble boost treble corner freq

DISPLAY

back light lcd contrast visualization scroll type tag information time

TIMER

sleep pwr off

Menu can be varied depending on the firmware version.

+ + + +

GENERAL

F.scan F.skip speed scroll

BEEP SOUND VOLUME

0 1 2 3

When you select the sub menu window, you can set the user's preference to be displayed.

+ + + +

GENERAL

beep vol resume fade in language

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FUNCTION

, button will move to the Previous and Next menu

To enter menu

Move between menus

How to set user's preference

Exit from the sub menu

As shown in the figure at right, pressing the button will completely exit from the main menu.

general

mode

display

control

User EQ

timer

GENERAL VER 1.00

general

mode

display

control

User EQ

timer

GENERAL VER 1.00

+ + + +

GENERAL

F.scan F.skip speed scroll

BEEP SOUND VOLUME

0 1 2 3

NEXTPREV

Press button to exit from sub menu.

Pressing the button again will move

you to the main menu.

+ + + +

GENERAL

beep volume

resume fade in language

+ + + +

GENERAL

beep volume

resume fade in language

NEXTPREV

Navigate using , buttons and press the play button. A sub menu will be displayed like the one at right.

Use , button to select.

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GENERAL

BEEP VOL

: Configure beep sound (ON/OFF) with volume level.

RESUME

: When activated, player resumes playing at the same spot played last after Power OFF.

LANGUGE(Total of 35 languages are supported)

: Song title and ID3 tag information from the CD is dependent on the PC operation system that it is made into.

(For example, when the CD is burnt from Japanese Windows, the language setting should be Japanese)

LOAD DEFAULT VALUE

: Initialize to original factory setting.

SOUND FADE IN

: When activated, volume steadily increases when you begin playing. It can prevent sudden loudness when you play the song after stopping.

Button operation is as below

FUNCTION(GENERAL)

(Select Default Menu) (move to YES) (Select YES : INITIALIZATION)

+ + + +

GENERAL

F.scan F.skip speed scroll

LOAD DEFAULT

ARE YOU SURE?

YES

+ + + +

GENERAL

F.scan F.skip speed scroll

BEEP VOLUME

0 1 2 3

+ + + +

GENERAL

F.scan F.skip speed scroll

RESUME

OFF

+ + + +

GENERAL

F.scan F.skip speed scroll

SOUND FADE IN

OFF

+ + + +

GENERAL

F.scan F.skip speed scroll

Lithuanian Norwegian

English

Japanese Latvian

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DISPLAY

FUNCTION(DISPLAY)

LCD CONTRAST

: Adjust LCD contrast of remote control. Using , buttons can adjust LCD contrast.

+ + + +

DISPLAY

F.scan F.skip speed scroll

LCD CONTRAST

+ + + +

DISPLAY

F.scan F.skip speed scroll

SCROLL TYPE

Vertical Horizontal

SCROLL TYPE

Vertical : Scroll direction goes from top to bottom Horizontal : Scroll goes from left to right.

While playing, long pressing the play( ) button will turn on the Backlight as you have it set.

BACK LIGHT

OFF : Backlight is always off.

BUTTON ON works as below : 1 : about 3~10 seconds 2 : 10 seconds 3 : 20 seconds ADAPTER ON : 1 : about 3~10 seconds 2 : 10 seconds 3 : 20 seconds 4 : Always

OFF

ADAPTER ON

BACK - LIGHT

BUTTON ON

1 2 1 2 4

3 3

VISUALIZATION

: Visualizes audio signal at play mode. You can choose between Level Meter and WaveForm.

+ + + +

DISPLAY

F.scan F.skip speed scroll

VISUALIZATION

WAVEFORM

LEVEL METER

WAVEFORM

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+ + + +

DISPLAY

F.scan F.skip speed scroll

+ + + +

TIMER

F.scan F.skip speed scroll

+ + + +

TIMER

F.scan F.skip speed scroll

TIMER (Auto Power Off time setting)

SLEEP POWER OFF : The power goes off automatically after fixed time.

Time range can be set from 0~99 by minutes.

STOP POWER OFF

: The automatic power off can be made when the

player is in STOP mode. Time range can be made

from 1~60 minutes.

and button can be used for time setting.

STOP POWER OFF

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SLEEP POWER OFF

OFF

MIN

TAG INFORMATION

: When ON, tag information is displayed and when OFF, only the file name is displayed

+ + + +

DISPLAY

F.scan F.skip speed scroll

Setting the tag information to OFF while playing may show the track is playing and the NEXT track with tag information.

OFF ON

TAG INFORMATION

TIME

: Normal displays elapsed time. Remain displays remaining time.

+ + + +

DISPLAY

F.scan F.skip speed scroll

With VBR file, the time may not be accurate.

REMAIN

PLAY TIME INFO

NORMAL

FUNCTION(TIMER and CONTROL)

and button can be used for time setting. When the power goes off, it goes back to Zero setting.

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FUNCTION(CONTROL)

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+ + + +

CONTROL

F.scan F.skip speed scroll

AUTO PAUSE

When Auto Pause is ON, you will need to press Play after the disc loads. Auto Pause also pauses the disc after each song and you will need to press Play to resume playing.

AUTO PAUSE

OFF ON

+ + + +

CONTROL

F.scan F.skip speed scroll

RMT MODE BUTTON MODE

PROGRAM

CD ANTI-SHOCK : This is the function to prevent the cutting sound with the Conventional Audio CD by preserving the song is playing. To enjoy the original sound, 10 SEC will be favorable and to prevent the cutting sound where the shock is expected, 40 SEC will be favorable. However, with the 40 SEC CD ANTI-SHOCK, the sound may not good enough comparing to the 10 SEC CD ANTI-SHOCK due to the compression of AUDIO. With MP3 File, it always works as 120 SEC.

+ + + +

CONTROL

F.scan F.skip speed scroll

CD ANTI-SHOCK

10 SEC 40 SEC

REMOTE MODE KEY

: The mode button on remote can be used for MODE or PROGRAM.

CONTROL (Setting Button Operation)

FF/RW SKIP function

Off : The skip does not activate. 10: Plays the previous 10th or the next 10th song. Directory: Jump to the Previous/Next directory.

+ + + +

CONTROL

F.scan F.skip speed scroll

SPEED (FF/RW SCAN SPEED)

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

It is useful when studying a language.

1X 4X

2X 6X

FF/RW SCAN SPEED

+ + + +

CONTROL

F.scan F.skip speed scroll

FF/RW SKIP

OFF DIRECTORY

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MODE(PLAY MODE FUNCTION CONTROLS)

FUNCTION(MODE)

REPEAT MODE / SHUFFLE MODE

: The setting value changes when you press the MODE button.

Only the selected play mode will be applied when you press the MODE button. (For details, please refer to Page. 12 )

+ + + +

MODE

F.scan F.skip speed scroll

REPEAT MODE

1 DIR DIR ALL ALL

+ + + +

MODE

F.scan F.skip speed scroll

SHUFFLE MODE

DIR

ALL

SHUFFLE

DIR ALL

MP3 BUFFER

Only applies to MP3/WMA/ASF files. 30 SEC: Anti-shock protection lasting between 30~120 seconds. 60 SEC: Anti-shock protection lasting between 60~120 seconds.

Note : 60 SEC BUFFER provides more shock protection than 30 SEC BUFFER; however, the battery is depleted faster.

+ + + +

CONTROL

F.scan F.skip speed scroll

MP3/WMA BUFFER

30 SEC 60 SEC

ADAPTER VOLUME

ON: When the Adaptor is connected, the volume always remains at level 35. OFF: No use of Adaptor volume.

+ + + +

CONTROL

F.scan F.skip speed scroll

ADAPTOR VOLUME

OFF 35 ON

SOUND BALANCE

When the lever on the Sound Balance bar is moved to L (Left, 0),the sound output will be in the left earphone. When the lever on the Sound Balance bar is moved to R (Right, 40) the sound output will be in the right earphone. The default value is 20 and the sound output will be in the center.

+ + + +

CONTROL

F.scan F.skip speed scroll

LR BALANCE



center(20)

L C R

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FUNCTION(MODE)

INTRO MODE

INTRO MODE plays the first 10 seconds of each track. INTRO HIGHLIGHT plays the first 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 1minute 10 seconds. Then song B plays 10 seconds from 1 minute into the song, so the highlight ends at 1minute 10 seconds, and so forth with each track.

+ + + +

MODE

F.scan F.skip speed scroll

INTRO MODE

OFF

HIGHLIGHT ON

STUDY MODE (LANGUAGE STUDY)

5 SEC / 10 SEC: When you press STOP, it goes back 5 or 10 seconds. It will work as INTERVAL REPEAT when you press the MODE button on the remote. BEEP: When BEEP is ON, it lets you know the button operation with beep sound.

+ + + +

MODE

F.scan F.skip speed scroll

STUDY

OFF 5 SEC

BEEP

10 SEC

Firmware Upgrade

Upgrade your firmware at the iRiver and iRiver America/iRiver HongKong websites What is FIRMWARE? : It is the operating system used to work the iMP-150. iRiver provides you with the latest and best features through Firmware Upgrade. Visit www.iriver.com.hk to upgrade your Firmware.

How to UPGRADE?

1. Download the latest firmware file.

2. Execute the file after extraction.

3. Make upgrade disc containing the IMP-150.hex file.

4. Connect the adaptor to the iMP-150.

5. Insert the CD into the iMP-150 and play the CD.

6. Check whether your LCD window shows "Firmware Upgrade"

7. When the power goes off automatically, the upgrade is done.

8. Play your Music Disc and confirm the firmware version information displayed during loading.

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Select the character by using and

button and press button to input

the character.

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FUNCTION(MODE)

NAME

: You can input your name or text (maximum 12 bytes).

RiveMen:-)

NAME

!"#$%&'()*+,-./

RiveMen:-)

NAME

RiveM

Total 035

RiveMen:-)

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

To move the cursor in the name window, please use + and - on Volume button.

To delete the character, use MODE button.

To shift between English and your preferred language, use STOP button.

To save the text and exit, use PLAY button

@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO

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USER EQ MODE SETTING

FUNCTION(USER EQ)

B.C.FREQ(BASS CORNER FREQUENCY)

: Bass Boost frequencies are 50HZ, 100Hz and

200Hz.

Bass boost function is effective under the frequency

range configured (maximized at 200Hz).

T.BOOST(TREBLE BOOST)

: Treble boost level is from o to 12dB.

T.C.FREQ(TREBLE CORNER FREQUENCY)

: Treble boost frequencies are 2 KHz, 4 KHz and

7 KHz.

Treble boost function is effective over the frequency

range configured (maximized at 2 KHz).

B.BOOST(BASS BOOST)

: Bass Boost lever is from 0 to 12dB.

+ + + +

CONTROL

F.scan F.skip speed scroll

+ + + +

CONTROL

F.scan F.skip speed scroll

+ + + +

CONTROL

F.scan F.skip speed scroll

+ + + +

CONTROL

F.scan F.skip speed scroll

B. BOOST

B. CORNER FREQ.

50 Hz

7K Hz

T. BOOST

T. CORNER FREQ.

50 Hz

7K Hz

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PROGRAM

iriver.m3u

Press PROGRAM button at stop mode and LCD window is displayed as in the figure at right. You can find the playlist you want by using the , button.

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How to use WINAMP PLAYLIST

Make a PLAYLIST (*.M3U) using WINAMP

Make disc with playlists and related tracks.

1. Execute WINAMP and add songs to make list.

2. Press "LIST OPTS" located on the right bottom and press "SAVE LIST"

3. Type the file name (ex: iriver.m3u) and press "SAVE" to save the list.

Load disc into iMP-150.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

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To move, use and

button and to select, use

Press button to play the tracks in the order of the playlist. With the figure of playlist.

A total of 20 play lists can be recognized.

PL icon indicates PLAY LIST .

ADDITIONAL

PROGRAM

iriver.m3u

RESERVATION FUNCTION

Press NAVI/FUNCTION button during play to select the next song to be played, then press PROG button to reserve that song.

EG.

Press NAVI/FUNCTION button during play,

KHZ

128

KBPS

PRGM

ROOT I Love iRiver

Clic

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Use only the AC Power Adaptor supplied with the player.

Connect the Adaptor to 4.5V DC jack in the player and AC outlet.

Using AC POWER ADAPTOR

Disconnect Adapter when not in use

ABOUT POWER SUPPLY (ADAPTOR)

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Open the battery cover on the back of the player. Insert batteries matching + and - and close the battery cover.

Manganese batteries are not recommended as they run out quickly. For the best playing duration, Alkaline batteries are recommended.

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 leakage occurs, wipe off any residue in the battery compartment and install new batteries.

Using general batteries:

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CAUTION!

ABOUT POWER SUPPLY (BATTERY)

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FAQ

The Backlight is not working.

Check whether the Backlight on LCD is set to OFF.

How long does Anti-Shock last?

With MP3 files, Anti-Shock lasts 120 seconds. With Audio CD, it is 40 seconds.

PLAYER

What is the Line Out terminal?

Line Out is used for speaker or car kit output. The sound output from Line Out is not amplified.

When I change the volume, the Line Out volume changes.

To support the 5 EQ modes, we adopt DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) mode which makes the Line-Out Level change depending on the volume.

Does using a backup CD reduce the lifetime of the Lens?

There is no connection between a blank CD and the lifetime of the lens.

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Q A

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FAQ

Why doesn't the player recognize a CD burnt at high speed?

How do I download MP3 files?

With burnt CD using several CD-RW drive with high speed, there is. The others have no problem with reading CD. In general, it is recommended to record the CD with 1~2 step lower than the highest burning speed.

Q A

What is needed to burn MP3 files?

You need a recorder, recording program, and blank CD. For details, refer to the Beginner's guide at iRiver's homepage.

You need to save MP3 files onto a CD-R or CD-RW disc then play that disc in the iMP-150 player.

In general, there are two kinds of blank CDs. CD-R (CD Recordable): Recordable but not reusable. CD-RW (CD-ReWriteable) : Recordable and can be used again after erasing.

There are several ways to burn a CD. A CD is burned into session unit (the data is stored from the inner side of the CD).

Single session: Close session after burning once. Multi session: Do not close session after burning that allows you to add another song.

The burning way to delete and record data in CD as you do with hard disc is called packet writing. Single session and Multi session is allowed with CD-R and packet writing is only possible with CD-RW. iRiver player can recognize CD-RW using packet writing.

RECORDING

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Q A

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FAQ

How do I make a CD from a Language Study tape?

To convert the tape's information into CD requires many items, including: Sound Edit program (Goldwave, Cooledit), stereo cable to connect each side, and a player to play the Tape. Connect Stereo cable to earphone output on the player and Line in socket of Computer Sound Card or Mic socket; then record the sound using the Sound Edit Program. For details, refer to the Beginner's Guide at website.

Q A

I recorded a CD but it contains less than 20 songs.

When you burn a CD with MP3 file, you need to confirm that it is recorded in DATA format. If the recorded CD has less than 20 songs, it means the CD was burned in Audio CD format.

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Does the sound quality vary depending on the recording speed or recording format?

The sound quality does not vary depending on the recording speed or recording format. However, due to the characteristics of Data random storage, the recognition may be slow.

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Can I burn a CD using an iRiver product?

iRiver products do not have Recording CD function, iRiver products only play the data on CD. Thus, you need to purchase a blank disc to make a CD. To know 'how to burn a CD' , please refer to the Beginner's Guide

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The CD recognition is not good and a 'No disc' message is displayed.

CD recognition depends on several factors:

1. CD-Media

2. The burning/Recording Speed

3. The CD surface Burning Speed is an important matter, as well as a good CD surface. When you burn a CD at a high speed, the data writing may not reliable. In that case, it is recommended to burn a CD at a lower speed or to use different media.

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FAQ

Can I add songs to the CD?

Using multi-session or packet writing allows you to add songs to a CD.

Q A

How do I listen to music from the spot I last listened to?

The iMP-150 provides a RESUME function. Go to Function, General and enter into RESUME menu. Click ON and it will resume correctly. The iMP-150 can remember the last 10 CDs you played.

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What is Tag? How does it display? Tag is a format that displays MP3 file with Title, Artist, and Album information on

the player. The iMP-150 displays Title-Artist with Tag ON. When the Tag information is OFF, the filename(without file extension) will be displayed.

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How many play lists can be remembered? The iMP-150 can remember up to 20 play lists(*.m3u)

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How many songs can the iMP-150 play? The iMP-150 can recognize 999 songs and 255 directories with subdirectory.

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Can the iMP-150 support ra, wav, mp2 format? The playable formats on the iMP-150 are MP3, ASF and WMA files. Supporting

formats such as Ogg Vorbis and MP3 Pro are under consideration for the future.

PLAYING

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I don't see the title and it only displays Audio Track.

The iMP-150 can display the information that the song contains. With MP3 files, the tag information may not be correct and with Conventional Audio CD, it displays only Audio Track. To see the song title, you need to burn the CD using CD-TEXT function.

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FAQ

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The sound cuts out when the player skips.

If the player is shaken in a sudden or violent manner, or shaken excessively, skipping may occur. Under normal circumstances, skipping will not occur. Please carry and handle the player under normal circumstances (i.e., without excessive shaking).

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It takes a long time for the CD to load.

Using Multi-session or Packet Writing may affect the loading time rather than using Single session because the data is scattered in the CD. To reduce the loading time, it is recommended you burn with Single-session. You may contact Customer Service if it takes longer than 1 minute to burn using Single-session. .

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What kind of file sorting does the iMP-150 use?

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It always stops after one song ends.

Check whether the Auto Pause function is ON. If so, turn Auto Pause OFF.

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I hear a 'hiccup' sound while the song is playing.

Check the status of the file. What is likely happening is that the file has broken, especially if you hear the same sound in the same spot. In this case, it is recommended that you record the file again or download a different file.

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Can I change the playing order?

The iMP-150 supports m3u file lists. Also, the Program function allows you to select your preferred songs.

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FAQ

Q A

Is the sound better if I convert an MP3 file into WAV?

There are two groups of audio data, compressed and uncompressed. MP3 is a diminished compression format in the compressed group, meaning it is not possible to create the original audio file 100%, partly due to the fact that there are frequencies missing. Once it is lost, there is no way to recover the lost part.

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What kind of media can the iMP-150 support?

Conventional Audio CD (8Cm, 12 Cm), CD-R, CD-RW DATA CD with MP3, ASF and WMA The iMP-150 also supports Mixed CD (Data Track + Audio Track), CD-Extra (Audio Track + Data Track), Multi-session and packet writing Burnt CD.

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What is VBR?

VBR is "Variable Bit Rate". Some MP3 encoders support VBR. When enabled, the compressor will use a bit rate that will fit the actual passage. If it is a complex part, having much more variation in the sound, it will use a high bit rate. If there is less variation in sound, it will use a lower bit rate. Usually, the average bit rate will not be as high as a same-quality MP3 with CBR (Constant Bit Rate). However, there is shortcoming that it's hard to keep track of the actual position that may not be favorable with studying language.

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I can't hear the ASF file.

There are two kinds of ASF files, Audio and Video. The iMP-150 supports Audio ASF file only.

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Should any problem continue after you have checked these symptoms, please contact iRiver sales representatives.

No Power On

Loading stopped or 'No DISC' displayed on LCD

No Sound or noise is heard

Check whether the batteries have been inserted in proper polarity (+ and -) Check whether the HOLD switch on the player or remote is ON (Switch to OFF position) Check whether the player lid is opened. Check whether the batteries ran out.

Check whether the CD is dirty or defective (clean it or change to new CD). Check whether the CD is inserted with the label side up. Check whether defects are attached in optical lens (remove the dirt with a soft cloth). Check whether moisture condensation has occurred (leave the CD player aside for several hours until the moisture evaporates). Check whether the CD is inserted. Problem may occur due to the characteristic deviation between CD-RW recorder and CDR/RW disc (burn the disc in low speed). Use packet write disc with full formatting done.

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). Corrupted MP3, WMA file may have a noise or sound cut off. Continuous and excessive shock may keep MP3, WMA, and audio CD discs from proper playback

TROUBLE SHOOTING

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Should any problem continue after you have checked these symptoms, please contact iRiver sales representatives.

AC adaptor does not work.

Remote control does not work.

Battery lifetime differs.

Characters in LCD are corrupted.

Check that the voltage is correct. Check whether the DC plug is connected to the proper jack.

Check whether HOLD switch is ON (Switch to OFF). Connect the earphone/remote plug firmly.

Check whether Manganese batteries are in the player. Please use Alkaline batteries for longer battery lifetime.

Check Menu Display Language and confirm whether the right language has been selected.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

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On Handling Disc

On Safety

Avoid touching the surface (bright side) where data is stored.

Disc Cleaning Avoid cleaning the disc surface. If inevitable, clean the disc surface with a soft cloth following the directions described.

Do not stick papers or tape labels onto the surface (bright side).

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Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the CD player, unplug it and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

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

Use only the adapter provided with the player to ensure proper safety.

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On Player

On Headphones and Earphones

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Precautions

Do not leave the CD player: near heat sources, 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 CD player clean and do not touch it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged and the CD player will not operate properly.

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.

Road Safety 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 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.

Consideration for others 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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CDs damaged with dirt or a scratch may make a popping noise, sound clipping or cut off while playing.

A track with damaged or corrupted parts is skipped or forwarded to NEXT track.

Playback files with extension MP3, WMA, ASF.

Directories and files are sorted in alphabetical orders. Use Navigation mode to select the tracks wanted.

Total 255 directories and 999 tracks (Including playlist) within a disc can be recognized.

Track information displayed is either filename or ID3 TAG information.

CD-TEXT discs are displayed with track names within the TOC (Table of contents) of the disc.

Battery indicator may vary depending on battery type.

iRiver does not support MP3, WMA and ASF files with 48 KHz sample rate.

REFERENCE

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Remote control

AC Adaptor

User Manual

Earphone

Accessories

Battery (

Optional

)

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IRiver ChromeX iMP-150 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual