Iriver H10 User Guide

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Instruction Manual

H10

Thank you for your purchase.

Please read this manual carefully before using your new player.

Before using the product

Welcome

iriver web site

Copyrights/Certification/Trademarks/Limited Liability ………………………………… 1

Precautions and Safety ……………………………………………………………………… 2

Chapter 4 I Useful features

Settings Menu ……………………………………………………………………………… 60

Settings menu navigation ………………………………………………………………… 61

Menu settings ………………………………………………………………………………… 63

Chapter 5 I Additional information

Firmware upgrade ………………………………………………………………………… 78

Initializing H10 ……………………………………………………………………………… 79

Troubleshooting …………………………………………………………………………… 80

Chapter 6 I Appendix

Specifications ………………………………………………………………………………… 84

FCC …………………………………………………………………………………………… 85

Chapter 2 I Quick start

Turning on / off the player and playing music ………………………………………… 30

Controlling volume and changing modes ……………………………………………… 31

Chapter 3 I Basic operation

Playing music ……………………………………………………………………………… 34

Playlist function ……………………………………………………………………………… 40

Auto Sync function ………………………………………………………………………… 41

Listening to FM radio ……………………………………………………………………… 42

Chapter 3 I Basic operation (continued)

Recording …………………………………………………………………………………… 47

Viewing images ……………………………………………………………………………… 52

Viewing text ………………………………………………………………………………… 54

Browser function …………………………………………………………………………… 57

Chapter 1 I Getting started

Features of the H10 …………………………………………………………………………… 8

Components ………………………………………………………………………………… 10

Locating the controls ……………………………………………………………………… 11

LCD screen display ………………………………………………………………………… 14

Connecting the product …………………………………………………………………… 17

Installing the software ……………………………………………………………………… 24

Table of contents

This manual covers the use of the H10 player hardware.
For instructions on related software and instructions for getting music on your player, please see the included iriver plus
user manual.

Before using the product

Copyrights/Certification/Trademarks/Limited Liability

1

Before using the product

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the iriver H10. Your new player delivers a combination of style and
features you can't find anywhere else.

This instruction manual is designed to help you use the iriver H10 properly.

It is important that you read the manual to ensure that you get the most out of your new player.

Thank you.

iriver Limited has all the rights of the patent, trademark, literary property and intellectual property
related to this manual. You may not copy or reproduce any part of this manual unless
authorized by iriver Limited. You can be punished by using any part of this manual illegally.

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.

© 1999~2005 iriver Limited. All rights reserved.

www.iriver.com

Obtain information about your player, look for updates, and find answers to questions at
our web site.

Use the firmware (system software) upgrade function of our products from the site to
continuously improve the product performance.

Get the online support and check the FAQs.

Register your iriver product online so that our Customer Service is able to provide support
as efficiently as possible.

In addition, you can get updated news including new products, firmware upgrade and various
events by e-mail.

iriver web site

Copyrights

Neither the Manufacturer, importers nor dealers is responsible for any accidental damage
including bodily injury or any damage resulting from misuse or unsuitable operation by you.

The information on this manual is prepared with the current player 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.

Limited Liability

Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Media Player are the registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corp.

Trademarks

CE, FCC, MIC

Certification

Before using the product

Precautions and Safety

3

Before using the product

Precautions and Safety

2

Do not overload a single
power circuit.

Overheating or fire can result.

Do not handle power plug
and adapter with wet hands.

Electrical Shock may result.

Do not kink or crease the
power cable or place heavy
objects on the power cable.

Fire can result from damaged
power cables.

Unplug adapter when it’s
not in use.

Overheating or fire can result.

Immediately power off the player
and unplug the AC adapter if
smoke or odors emit from the
player or adapter.

Fire can result from improper use.

Immediately power off the
player and unplug the
AC adapter if water or other
liquids are present.

Fire can result from improper use.

Firmly plug the adapter into
the wall socket.

Fire can result from improper use.

Use only the supplied
AC adapter.
Use of nonauthorized power
adapters is not recommended.

Electrical Shock may result.

Unplug the AC adapter
during electrical storms.

Electrical Shock may result.

Electricity

Please read the notices before using for your safety. Please read the notices before using for your safety.

Do not place heavy objects
on the device.

Damage to your player may result
from improper use.

Avoid contact with water and
other liquids.

Damage to your player may result.

Keep away from harsh
environments including
humid, dusty, and smoky
areas.

Damage to your player may result
from improper use.

Keep out of direct sunlight
and extreme heat and cold.

Damage to your player may result
from improper use.

Do not drop or subject the
device to impact.

Damage to your player may result
from improper use.

Do not use water or
chemicals to clean the
player. Clean the surface with
a soft cloth.

Damage to your player may result
from improper use.

Do not use excessive force
on the buttons or attempt to
disassemble the device.

Damage to your player may result
from improper use.

Do not clean with chemical or
detergent.

Damage to your player may result
from improper use.

Product

Before using the product

Precautions and Safety

5

Before using the product

Precautions and Safety

4

Please read the notices before using for your safety.

Keep the player away from
strong magnets.

Damage to your player may result
from magnets such as CRT, TV,
monitor and speaker.

Bad sectors can be created in
HDD because of physical
impact.

Data in HDD can be damaged.
Always keep a proper backup of data
stored on portable devices.

Do not dry the product with
heater or microwave.

Damage or severe injury may result
from improper use.

Do not disassemble or modify.

Damage to your player may result
from improper use.

When you upload or download
files using USB cable, do not
disconnected the USB cable
suddenly or turn it off.

Data in HDD can be damaged.

Data can be damaged because
of physical impact, lightning
and power failure.

Users are responsible for creating
backup data and iriver Limited is not
responsible for any damaged data.

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

It is dangerous and is illegal in some
areas.

Do not use headphone /
earphones at high volume.

Hearing experts advise against
listening to continuous, loud and
extended play.

Reduce volume while walking,
especially at pedestrian
crosswalk.

Reduce volume or stop using
the player if you experience a
ringing in your ears.

Hearing experts advise against
listening to continuous, loud and
extended play.

Keep headphone/earphone
cords under control to avoid
getting caught on varous objects.

Do not use at high volume for
continuous listening.

Hearing experts advise against
listening to continuous, loud and
extended play.

Others

Please read the notices before using for your safety.

Chapter 1 I Getting started

Features of the H10 ……………………………………… 8

Components …………………………………………… 10

Locating the controls ……………………………………11

H10 Player ……………………………………………………11
Remote control ………………………………………………12
Cradle …………………………………………………………13

LCD screen display………………………………………14

LCD screen display ……………………………………………14
MUSIC screen ………………………………………………15
FM RADIO screen ……………………………………………16
RECORDING screen …………………………………………16

Connecting the product …………………………………17

Connecting PC - Connecting cable …………………………17
Connecting PC - Disconnecting cable ………………………18
Connecting the power - connecting the adapter(player) ……19
Connecting the power - connecting the adapter(cradle) ……20
Connecting earphone/remote control ………………………21
Connecting the cradle …………………………………………22
Connecting the cradle - Connecting PC ……………………22
Connecting the cradle - Line-in connection …………………23
Connecting the cradle - Line-out connection ………………23

Installing the software ……………………………………24

Installing iriver plus ……………………………………………24

This manual covers the use of the H10 player hardware.
For instructions on related software and instructions for getting
music on your player, please see the included iriver plus user manual.

I

Getting started

Features of the H10

9

Getting started

Features of the H10

8

1

Vivid color display – 1.5-inch TFT LCD with 260,000 colors

The 1.5-inch, 260,000 color TFT LCD shows off an exciting new visual interface that makes it easy to
navigate through your music.

2

Small Device – Large Capacity

The H10 features a 5GB hard drive that can hold more than 1,200 music files.
(1GB = 1,000,000,000 Bytes - Not all memory available for storage.)

3

Convenient ID3 tag database

Searching with the ID3 tag database enables you to select the music file by artist, album or genre.

4

Intuitive software (iriver plus)

The intuitive software makes it easy to manage all of your music.

5

Faster file transferring – Supporting USB 2.0 interface

USB 2.0 supports transfer rates up to 480Mbps.

6

Firmware upgradeable

Firmware upgrades keep your player up to date.

7

Photo and text viewer

View digital photos or text files on the player’s color screen.

8

Enhanced 3D sound

SRS WOW sound effect technology provides rich bass sound and dynamic 3D sound effect.

9

Customizable EQ settings

Over 30 preset EQs to choose from and a custom user EQ.

10

FM radio and recording

Listen to FM radio using the automatic scanning and channel memory functions.
You can also record the FM broadcast while you listen.

11

Removable battery

Maximum play time can be extended with removable and rechargeable spare battery.
(extra battery sold separately)

12

Easy to use touch strip

Navigating through your music is easy using convenient touch strip scrolling.

Getting started

Locating the controls

11

Getting started

Components

10

Actual player may vary slightly from images shown.Accessories subject to change without notice and may vary from image shown.

H10 Player Instruction Manual /

Warranty Card /
Quick Start Guide

Earphones

AC Adaptor Carrying Case Installation CD

Cable

Optional Accessories

H10 Player

Power ON/OFF button

Built-in microphone

LCD screen

Cancel button

Up / Down scroll button

Select button

Play / Pause button

Previous button

Next button

HOLD switch

Earphone / Remote control jack

USB / Adapter jack

Battery release button

Cradle, USB cable and Line-In/Out cable Remote control Extra battery

Front view Right viewLeft view

Top view

Getting started

Locating the controls

13

Getting started

Locating the controls

12

Actual player may vary slightly from images shown.Actual player may vary slightly from images shown.

Remote control

(Remote control is an optional accessory.)

Cradle

(Cradle is an optional accessory.)

Power ON, OFF / Play / Pause button

Previous button

Next button

Volume control button

HOLD switch

Clip

Line in jack

Charging indicator

Line Out jack

USB 2.0 jack

DC 5V jack

Battery charging jack

Battery release button

Front view

Back view

Bottom view

Front view Right viewLeft view

Top view

Getting started

LCD screen display

15

Getting started

LCD screen display

14

LCD screen display

I MUSIC screen

Menu

: MUSIC

: FM RADIO

: RECORDING

: PHOTO

: TEXT

: BROWSER

: SETTINGS

Note

Note

Note

The following icons are displayed to indicate the type of file playing.

: MP3 : WMA

Time
Hold indicator

Battery indicator

Artist

File name
File number / Total file number

File type / Play mode
Progress bar

Total play time

Play time

Menu Examples

Getting started

Connecting the product

17

Getting started

LCD screen display

16

Recording status

Free space
Remaining recording time

Record elapsed time

Stereo

Preset

Channel number

Selected frequency

Frequency bar

Frequency range

Connecting PC – Connecting cableI FM RADIO screen

I RECORDING screen

This manual covers the use of the H10 player hardware. For instructions on related software and instructions for getting
music on your player, please see the included iriver plus user manual.

Connect the included USB cable to the port on the H10 then to an open USB port
on your computer.

1

The H10 will display as a new device under My Computer.

4

A

A

B

B

Power on the player by pressing the [ ] button.

The LCD screen will display <USB Connected>.

2

Windows may show “Found New Hardware” when the player is first attached.

3

The H10 is now installed and working properly. Please see the included iriver plus
user guide for steps to load music onto the player.

5

Getting started

Connecting the product

19

Getting started

Connecting the product

18

Connecting PC – Disconnecting cable

The tray icon may be hidden in some Windows XP operating system settings.
Click the "Display hidden icon" to view the hidden icon.

Hardware safe removal may not be available while using some applications such as
Windows Explorer or Windows Media Player.
Please close all applications using the player before the hardware safe removal process.

In some Windows XP operation system settings, hardware safe removal is temporarily
unavailable due to some internal system communication. Wait for a moment and try it again.

Note

If a power source is connected, the charging indicator on the DC jack will illuminate.
(The charge indicator will dim after charging is complete.)

Note

Connecting the power – connecting the adapter (player)

1. Connect the supplied cable to the player.

2. Connect the AC adapter to the DC jack on the cable.

3. Connect the AC adapter plug to a power socket.
AC adapter for this product is 100~240V, 50~60Hz.

<Bottom of the player>

Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter to connect the cable
to the player.

Click the icon on the system tray.

1

Click the popup message as shown below.

2

When the "Safe To Remove Hardware" popup window appears, click the [OK] button
and disconnect the USB cable from PC.

3

Getting started

Connecting the product

21

Getting started

Connecting the product

20

Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter to connect the cable
to the player.

1. Put the player into the connection terminal of the cradle.

2. Connect the AC adapter to the cradle's 5.0V DC connector.

3. Connect the AC adapter plug to a power socket.

Connecting the power – connecting the adapter (cradle)

(Cradle is an optional accessory.)

MAIN

MAIN

SUB

SUB

CHG

CHG

<Back of the cradle>

If a power source is connected, the charging indicator will illuminate.
(The charge indicator will dim after charging is complete.)

Note

Connecting earphone/remote control

(Remote control is an optional accessory.)

1. Connect the remote control to the jack on the top of the player.

2. Connect the earphone to the jack of the remote control.

<Top of the player>

Getting started

Connecting the product

23

Getting started

Connecting the product

22

Connecting the cradle – Connecting PC

(Cradle is an optional accessory.)

1. Put the player into the connection terminal of the cradle.

2. Connect the USB 2.0 jack of the cradle to a PC with USB cable.
(USB cable is an optional accessory.)

MAIN

MAIN

SUB

SUB

CHG

CHG

<Back of the cradle>

Connecting the cradle

(Cradle is an optional accessory.)

1. Put the player into the connection terminal of the cradle.

MAIN

MAIN

SUB

SUB

CHG

CHG

Connecting the cradle – Line-out connection

(Cradle is an optional accessory.)

1. Put the player into the connection terminal of the cradle.

2. Connect the Line-in jack of the cradle to the Line-out (or earphone) jack of an external
device with a Line–in/out cable. (Line–in/out cable is an optional accessory.)

MAIN

MAIN

SUB

SUB

CHG

CHG

<Side of the cradle>

<Speaker>

Connecting the cradle – Line-In connection

(Cradle is an optional accessory.)

1. Put the player into the connection terminal of the cradle.

2. Connect the Line-in jack of the cradle to the Line-out (or earphone) jack of an external device
with a Line–in/out cable. (Line–in/out cable is an optional accessory.)

MAIN

MAIN

SUB

SUB

CHG

CHG

<External device>

<Side of the cradle>