IRiver H10 20GB User Manual

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Instruction Manual

H10 [20GB;color]

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 ………………………………………………………………………………… 56

Settings menu navigation …………………………………………………………………… 57

Menu settings ………………………………………………………………………………… 59

Chapter 5 I Additional information

Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………………………………… 74

Chapter 6 I Appendix

Specifications ………………………………………………………………………………… 78

FCC …………………………………………………………………………………………… 79

Chapter 2 I Quick start

Turning on / off the player and playing music ……………………………………………… 26

Controlling volume and changing modes …………………………………………………… 27

Chapter 3 I Basic operation

Playing music ………………………………………………………………………………… 30

Playlist function………………………………………………………………………………… 36

Download Music & Playlists ………………………………………………………………… 37

Listening to FM radio ………………………………………………………………………… 39

Recording ……………………………………………………………………………………… 44

Viewing images ……………………………………………………………………………… 49

Viewing text …………………………………………………………………………………… 51

Browser function ……………………………………………………………………………… 54

Chapter 1 I Getting started

Features of the H10 [20GB;color]……………………………………………………………… 8

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

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

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

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

Installing the software ………………………………………………………………………… 23

Table of contents

Before using the product

Copyrights/Certification/Trademarks/Limited Liability

1

Before using the product

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the iriver H10 [20GB;color].
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 [20GB;color] properly.
It is important that you read the manual to ensure that you get the most out of your new player.

Thank you.

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Copyrights

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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 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 [20GB;color] ……………………… 8

Components …………………………………………… 10

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

H10 [20GB;color] 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 the power - connecting the adapter(player) ……18
Connecting the power - connecting the adapter(cradle) ……19
Connecting earphone/remote control ………………………20
Connecting the cradle …………………………………………21
Connecting the cradle - Connecting PC ……………………21
Connecting the cradle - Line-in connection …………………22
Connecting the cradle - Line-out connection ………………22

Installing the software ……………………………………23

Installing the WMP 10 …………………………………………23

Getting started

Features of the H10 [20GB;color]

9

Getting started

Features of the H10 [20GB;color]

8

1

Vivid color display – 1.8-inch TFT LCD with 260,000 colors

The 1.8-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 [20GB;color] features a 20GB hard drive that can hold more than 4,800 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

Familiar software (Windows Media Player 10)

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

Easy to use touch Scroll

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 [20GB;color] Player Instruction Manual /

Warranty Card /
Quick Start Guide

Earphones

AC Adaptor Installation CD Cable

Optional Accessories

H10 [20GB;color] 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

RESET button

Earphone / Remote control jack

USB / Adapter jack

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

Front view Right viewLeft view

Top view

Carrying Case

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

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

I MUSIC screen

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

LCD screen display

Menu

: MUSIC

: FM RADIO

: RECORDING

: PHOTO

: TEXT

: BROWSER

: SETTINGS

Note

Note

Menu Examples

Getting started

Connecting the product

17

Getting started

LCD screen display

16

Connecting PC – Connecting cable

Connect the included USB cable to the port on the H10 [20GB;color] then to an open
USB port on your computer.

1

The H10 [20GB;color] 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 [20GB;color] is now installed and working properly.
Please see Page 37 for instructions on getting music onto the player.

5

Recording status

Free space
Remaining recording time

Record elapsed time

Stereo

Preset

Channel number

Selected frequency

Frequency bar

Frequency range

I FM RADIO screen

I RECORDING screen

Getting started

Connecting the product

19

Getting started

Connecting the product

18

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.

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.)

<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

Getting started

Connecting the product

21

Getting started

Connecting the product

20

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>

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.

Getting started

Installing the software

23

Getting started

Connecting the product

22

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-out jack of the cradle to the input jack of an speaker 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>

1. The program installation process will start automatically after inserting the Installation CD to the
PC's CD-ROM drive.
Click the [OK] button and follow the on screen instructions which appear as each window.

Installing the WMP 10

Chapter 2 I Quick start

Turning on/off the player and Playing music …………26

Controlling volume and changing modes …………… 27

Quick start

Controlling volume and changing modes

27

Quick start

Turning on/off the player and playing music

26

Turning on/off the player

Turning on the player

Press the [ ] button.

The initial screen will be displayed.

1

Changing mode

Turning off the player

Press and hold the [ ] button.

The player will be turned off.

1

If the player does not run after pressing the button,
check whether the HOLD switch is set to OFF or the
battery is discharged.

Note

Note

Controlling volume

Use the [ / ] scroll to control volume
during playback.

: Volume up
: Volume down

1

After finding the music and press the [ ] button to
play it.

: Resumes the previously played title
: Plays the selected title

2

Playing music

Select the <MUSIC> mode using the [ / ] scroll
and press the [ ] button when the main screen
appears.

1

Select the mode using the [ / ] scroll when
the main menu appears.

There are 7 modes including MUSIC, FM RADIO,
RECORDING, PHOTO, TEXT, BROWSER, SETTINGS.

1

Press the [ ] button to enter the desired mode.

2

If you press and hold the [ ] button in any screen,
you can return to the main menu.

3

Button image with white background = Press the button quickly.
Button image with black background = Press and hold the button.

Note

Chapter 3 I Basic operation

Playing music ………………………………………………… 30

Playing music …………………………………………………………30
Setting up the Play mode ……………………………………………34

Playlist function…………………………………………………36

Download Music & Playlists …………………………………37

Listening to FM radio …………………………………………39

Listening to FM radio …………………………………………………39
Scanning FM radio frequency - Manual search ……………………40
Scanning FM radio frequency - Auto Scan

…………………………40
Storing FM radio station - Manually …………………………………41
Storing FM radio stations - Automatically …………………………41
Scanning FM radio frequency - PRESET feature …………………42
Erasing FM radio station ……………………………………………43

Recording ………………………………………………………44

Recording Voice………………………………………………………44
Line-In recording ……………………………………………………45
Recording FM radio station …………………………………………47
Notices for recording …………………………………………………48
Playing the recorded file ……………………………………………48

Viewing images ………………………………………………49

Viewing image file ……………………………………………………49
Getting images on the player ………………………………………50

Viewing text ……………………………………………………51

Viewing text file ………………………………………………………51
Getting text files on the player ………………………………………53

Browser function ………………………………………………54

Browser function ……………………………………………………54

Basic operation

Playing music

31

Basic operation

Playing music

30

Press the [ ] button after releasing the
HOLD switch to display the initial screen.

1

Select the <MUSIC> mode using the [/] scroll
from the main menu.

2

3

Press the [ ] button to display the Search screen.

In case of selecting <Artists>
Select "Artists – Albums – Titles" to search titles.

In case of selecting <Albums>
Select "Albums – Titles" to search titles.

In case of selecting <Genres>
Select "Genre - Artists – Albums – Titles" to search titles.

In case of selecting <Titles>
Select "Titles" to search titles.

In case of selecting <Playlists>
(Refer to page 36.)

Note

Use the [/] scroll the select the item.

Example: In case of selecting <Titles>

4

[ ] : Press it to move to the desired item.

[ / ] : Moves to the desired item.

[ ] : Press to return to the previous screen.

[ ] : Press and hold to return to the main menu.

Press the [ ] button after selecting the title to play
it.

During playback, press the button to pause
playback. Press it again to resume playback.

In the Search or main screen, press the

button

to resume the previously played title.

5

Use the [/] scroll to control volume during playback.

: Volume up
: Volume down

6

Note

Volume

down

Volume
up

Playing music

Basic operation

Playing music

33

Basic operation

Playing music

32

Playing previous/next title

Press the [

/

] button during playback to

play previous / next title.

: Plays previous file
: Plays next file

7

Fast-forward / Fast-reverse

Press and hold the [/] button during
playback for fast-forward or fast-reverse playback.

: Fast-reverse
: Fast-forward

8

Press the [ ] button during playback to display
the EQ selection screen.

9

Select the EQ using the [ / ] scroll and press
the [ ] button.

10

11

Select the desired Rating using the [ / ] scroll
and press the [ ] button.

12

EQ consists of SRS and 30 Preset EQ.

To customize SRS and Custom EQ, use the
<Sound> menu. (Refer to page 59.)

SRS uses a combination of Field Width, TruBase,
FOCUS and Freq. Boost to enhance sound.

Custom EQ will be automatically selected after adjusting
Custom EQ settings in the <Sound> menu.

Note

Press and hold the [ ] button during playback to
display the MY Rating screen.

Basic operation

Playing music

35

Basic operation

Playing music

34

Setting up the Play mode

Various Play modes can be used during playback.

Select the <SETTINGS> mode using the
[ / ] scroll when the main screen appears.

1

2

Press the [ ] button to display the SETTINGS list
screen.

3

Select <Sound> using the [ / ] scroll and
press the [ ] button to display the <Sound> list
screen.

4

Move to the <Play Mode> using the [ / ] scroll.

5

Press the [ ] button to display the <Play Mode>
list screen.

Note

The Play mode consists of following options.

6

Select the desired Play mode using the [ / ]
scroll and press the [ ] button to setup
the Play mode.

: Repeat

Plays all titles in the selected category
repeatedly.

: Repeat 1

Plays a selected title repeatedly.

: Shuffle

Randomly plays all titles in the selected
category and stop.

: Shuffle + Repeat

Randomly plays all titles in the selected
category repeatedly.

Basic operation

Download Music & Playlists

37

Basic operation

Playlist function

36

"Playlist" is a list of the titles that enables you to manage the titles or other audio files.
Now you can play the music at any time and any place.

Playlist in WMP is able to sync with H10 [20GB;color].

In case of selecting <Playlists>

- My Rating
Plays titles in designated rating order.

- My Favorites
Plays titles by playback frequencies.

- Recently Played
Plays titles in recently played order.

- My Playlist
Listen to playlists synced from Windows Media Player.

- Quick List
User programmable on-the-fly playlist.
To load the Quick List:
Locate a title using the <MUSIC> menu.
Press and hold [ ] to add it to the Quick List.
'Added Quick List!' will be displayed.
Repeat to add more titles to the Quick List.
Use the <Playlists> menu to see the Quick List.
Press [ ] button to play it!

Note

Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the player and to your PC.

1

Open Windows Media Player.

a. Click Start - All Programs - Accessories - Entertainment - Windows Media Player.

b. Click “Library” from the menu button near the top of the screen.

Most of your music should be listed in this libray.
If not, check Windows Media Player help for more information about the library.

2

What is Playlist

A

A

B

B

In order to copy music & playlists to your player, you must use Windows Media Player 10.
The installation CD-ROM should include the proper version of Windows Media Player.

Windows Media Player 10 can also be found online at :
www.microsoft.com/windowsmedia/download/

Please note, purchased music can only be copied to this player using Windows XP and the
latest version of Windows Media Player.

Get the last Windows Media Player

Basic operation

Listening to FM radio

39

Basic operation

Download Music & Playlists

38

Listening to FM radio

Select the <FM RADIO> mode using the
[ / ] scroll from the main menu.

1

2

Setup the Preset by pressing the [ ] button and
press [ / ] button to select an FM station.

: To previous station
: To next station

3

Use the scroll to control volume during
listening to FM radio.

4

Press the [ ] button to switch to the FM Radio.

In areas where the signal is weak, some channels
may be unavailable or reception may be poor.

Note

Locate a Songs & Playlists in the Library and Right-Click on it.
Select “Add to - Sync List”. A “Sync list” will appear on the right side of windows Media
Player listing all the Songs & Playlists to be added to your player.
Repeat for all the Songs & Playlists you would like to add to your player.

3

Click the “Sync” menu button.
On the right side the Sync screen choose the H10 [20GB;color] from the download list.

4

Click Start Sync to transfer the items on your Sync list to the player.
A progress indicator will show each file transferring.
When complete, copied songs will appear in the “Syncronized to Device” list on the
left side of Windows Media Player and in the specified folder on the right side of the
screen. Disconnect the player from your computer and enjoy your music!∂

If you prefer to Auto Sync, please select "Auto Sync" in the menu of Set Up Sync.
You can download music & playlists.

5

Basic operation

Listening to FM radio

41

Basic operation

Listening to FM radio

40

Storing FM radio station - Manually

If <PRESET> is displayed, press the [ ] button to
disable "Preset" mode, and press the [ / ]
button to increase/decrease the frequency.

: Decreases frequency
: Increases frequency

1

Press and hold the [ ] button.

If all 20 available channels are filled, the station will not be
stored.

2

Up to 20 channels can be stored.

Once all 20 channels are filled, new stations can not
be stored. Please refer to page 43 to delete a station
before storing another.

Note

Storing FM radio stations - Automatically

<Auto Preset>will program up to 20 stations automatically in the 20 channels.
The <Auto Preset> function can be set in <SETTINGS> - <Extra> - <Auto Preset>.

If the <Auto Preset> screen appears, move to
[Yes] using the [ / ] scroll.

1

Press the [ ] button.

The tuned stations will be stored one by one.

2

In areas where the signal is weak, some channels
may not be stored.

Note

Scanning FM radio frequency – Manual search

If <PRESET> is displayed, press the [ ] button to
disable "Preset" mode, and press the [ / ]
button to increase/decrease the frequency.

: Decreases by 0.1 MHz
: Increases by 0.1 MHz

1

Scanning FM radio frequency – Auto Scan

If <PRESET> is displayed, press the [ ] button
to disable "Preset" mode and press and hold
[ / ] button to Scan for the previous/next
available station.

: Moves to the previous available station
: Moves to the next available station

1

If the Preset it set to ON, the AUTO SCAN
function cannot be used.

Note

Basic operation

Listening to FM radio

43

Basic operation

Listening to FM radio

42

Erasing FM radio station

If <PRESET> is not displayed, press the [ ]
button to enable "Preset" mode, and press the
[ / ] button to select a stored station.

1

Press and hold the [ ] button.

The selected station will be erased and the next station
will be displayed.

Press and hold the [ ] button again to erase
the next station.

2

If all channels are deleted, PRESET mode will be
disabled until another station is stored.

Note

Scanning FM radio frequency – PRESET feature

If <PRESET> is not displayed, press the [ ]
button to enable "Preset" mode.

1

Press the [ / ] button to move to
previous/next Preset station.

: Moves to previous Preset station
: Moves to next Preset station

2

Only stored Preset stations can be selected.

Note

Basic operation

Recording

45

Basic operation

Recording

44

After connecting the player and cradle, connect the cradle's Line-In jack to
the Line-Out (or earphone) jack of an external device using the Line-In/Out
connection cable.

1

Line–In recording

In the Recording Source screen, move to <Line–In>
using the [ / ] scroll and confirm it by pressing
the [ ] button.

2

<External device>

<Side of the cradle>

Line-in recording is only available using the optional cradle.

Recording Voice

Select the <RECORDING> mode using the
[ / ] scroll from the main menu.

1

2

Press the [ ] button to display the Recording
Source screen.

3

Move to <Voice> using the [ / ] scroll and
confirm it by pressing the [ ] button.

4

Press the [ ] button to start recording.

Press the [ ] button to stop recording.

5

Volume control is not available while recording.

Keep player at least 12 inches from the recording source
to avoid distortion.

You can change the voice setting in the
<Voice Setting>menu. (Refer to page 62.)

Note

CHG

CHG

MAIN

MAIN

SUB

SUB

Basic operation

Recording

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Basic operation

Recording

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Recording FM radio station

Select the <FM RADIO> mode using the
[ / ] scroll from the main menu.

1

2

Press and hold the [ ] button to record radio
broadcasting while listening.

3

Press the [ ] button to stop recording.

4

Press the [ ] button to switch to Radio mode.

Volume control is not available while recording.

Note

Begin playback on the source.
Then press the [ ] button to start recording.

3

Press the [ ] button to stop recording.

4

Volume control is not available while recording.

You can change the recording quality and volume in the
<Line-In Setting> and <Line-In Volume> menus.
(Refer to page 63.)

Note

Basic operation

Viewing images

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Recording

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Viewing image supports JPG file.

Viewing image file

Select the <PHOTO> mode using the [ / ]
scroll from the main menu.

1

2

Press the [ ] button to display the Image list
screen.

4

Press the [ ] button to display the Image screen.

3

Move to the desired image file using the
[ / ] scroll in the Image list screen.

Loading time for large images may take longer.

Note

Notices for recording

Playing the recorded file

Press the [ ] button in recording standby mode
to play the recorded file.

1

Recording is automatically stopped if :

- The player's memory is full.

- The battery is low.

Note

The recorded file is saved in following locations
depending on the SOURCE.

Voice

iriver H10 20GC/My Recordings/VoiceYYMMDDXXX.MP3

Line In

iriver H10 20GC/My Recordings/AudioYYMMDDXXX.MP3

Tuner

iriver H10 20GC/My Recordings/TunerYYMMDDXXX.MP3

(YYMMDD - Y : Year, M : Month, D : Day)

Note

Basic operation

Viewing text

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Viewing text file

Select the <TEXT> mode using the [ / ] scroll
when the main screen appears.

1

2

Press the [ ] button to display the Text list screen.

3

Move to the desired text file using the [ / ]
scroll in the Text list screen.

4

Press the [ ] button to display the Text screen.

5

Use the [ / ] scroll to move to the previous/next
line during reading text.

5

Press the [ / ] button to move to
previous/next image.

: Moves to previous image
: Moves to next image

Press the [ ] button to start slide show.

To stop the slide show, press the [ ] button again.

Getting images on the player

Connect the player and PC using the cable supplied with the player and
power it on.(Refer to page 17.)

1

2

3

Click the “Sync” menu button.
On the right side the Sync screen choose the H10 [20GB;color] from the download list.

4

Click Start Sync to transfer the items on your Sync list to the player.
A progress indicator will show each file transferring.
When complete, copied images will appear in the “Syncronized to Device” list on the
left side of Windows Media Player and in the specified folder on the right side of the
screen.
Disconnect the player from your computer and enjoy your image!

5

Open Windows Media Player.

a. Click Start - All Programs - Accessories - Entertainment - Windows Media Player.
b. Click “Library” from the menu button near the top of the screen.

Most of your images should be listed in this libray.
If not, check Windows Media Player help for more information about the library.

Viewing image supports JPG file.

Locate an image in the Library and Right-Click on it.
Select “Add to - Sync List”. A “Sync list” will appear on the right side of windows
Media Player listing all the image files to be added to your player.
Repeat for all the images you would like to add to your player.

Basic operation

Viewing text

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Basic operation

Viewing text

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Getting text files on the player

Connect the player and PC using the cable supplied with the player and
power it on. (Refer to page 17.)

1

2

Locate your text (.TXT) files, keep this folder open.

3

Open a second My Computer window.

4

Double click on the H10 [20GB;color] device then double click on the <Data> folder.

5

To get text on the player, click and drag the text files from your PC to the
"Text" folder found inside the <Data> folder.

6

A progress window will appear while files are copying.

7

Disconnect the USB cable once all copying has finished.

8

Open My Computer :

Windows XP : Start - My Computer

6

Use the [ / ] scroll to move to the
previous/next page during reading text.

: Page up
: Page down

Press the [ ] button while viewing text to move to
the desired page.

[ / ] : Selects the location

[ / ] : Selects the number

[ ] : Moves to the desired page

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Basic operation

Browser function

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I

Chapter 4 I Useful features

Settings Menu…………………………………………… 56

Settings menu navigation ……………………………… 57

Changing menu ………………………………………………57
Entering the sub menu ………………………………………57
Customizing the function settings ……………………………58
Exit the sub menu ……………………………………………58

Menu settings …………………………………………… 59

Sound …………………………………………………………59
Record …………………………………………………………62
Timer……………………………………………………………65
Extra ……………………………………………………………69

Browser function

The Browser allows you to navigate all the files on the player.
You can play titles, view images, or display text files with out switching modes.
Several advanced features of each mode will not be available, such as the image slide show,
Artist and Genre searching, etc.

Select the <BROWSER> mode using the
[ / ] scroll on the main menu.

1

2

Press the [ ] button to display all files in the
player as a tree view.

3

Use the [ / ], [ ] and [ ] buttons to navigate
through all the files on the player.

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Settings Menu

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Useful features

Settings menu navigation

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Function control is subject to change with different firmware versions.
User can configure their own settings.

Changing menu

Entering the sub menu

Press the [ ] button to display the Sub screen.

1

Select the <SETTINGS> mode using the
[ / ] scroll when the main screen appears.

1

2

Press the [ ] button to display the
SETTINGS menu.

Use the [ / ] scroll to move to the previous/next
menu.

Custom EQ

SRS Settings

Beep On/Off

Play Mode

Fade In

Voice Setting

FM Setting

Line-In Setting

Line-In Volume

Track Seperation

Power-Off Timer

Sleep Timer

Backlight Timer

Date & Time

Alarm/Rec. Select

Alarm

FM Rec. Timer

Reset All Settings

Language

Scan Speed

Tag Information

Auto Preset

Tuner Region

Copyright

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Useful features

Menu settings

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Customizing the function settings

Use the [ / ] scroll on the main menu.

1

Press the [ ] button to display the contents of
that sub menu.

2

Press the [ / , ] button to customize
the function setting.

3

Exit the sub menu

Press the [ ] button to exit the sub menu.

Press and hold the [ ] button to return to
the main menu.

1

1. Custom EQ

Various frequency bands can be selected and customized.

[ ] : Changes frequency band

[ / ] : Selects frequency level

2. SRS Settings

Sets the level of 3D effect.

There are 4 types of 3D effect including Field Width, TruBass,
FOCUS and Freq. Boost.

Field Width : Sets the Field width value.

TruBass : Sets the Trubass value.

FOCUS : Sets the sound resolution.

Freq. Boost : Sets the sound boost value.

Sound

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Menu settings

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Useful features

Menu settings

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3. Beep On/Off

Sets the beep volume for moving cursor.

Select <On> or <Off> using the [ / ] scroll and press the [ ] button to
confirm it.

5. Fade In

When activated, volume increases gradually at playback mode.
You can prevent sudden loudness when you play music file at the
stop mode.

4. Play Mode

Sets the Play mode.

(For more information about the Play mode, refer to page 34.)

The Play mode can be changed only in the <SETTINGS> – <Sound> ­<Play Mode>.

Select the Play mode using the [ / ] scroll and press the [ ] button to
confirm it.

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Menu settings

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Useful features

Menu settings

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3. Line–In Setting

Sets the quality for recording from external device.

Select <Low>, <Medium>, <High> using the [ / ] scroll and press
the [ ] button to confirm it.

4. Line–In Volume

Controls volume for recording from external device.

<1 to 21> levels are available.

Select the volume using the [ / ] scroll and press the [ ] button to
confirm it.

1. Voice Setting

Sets the quality of voice recording.

Select <Low>, <Medium>, <High> using the [ / ] scroll and press the
[ ] button to confirm it.

2. FM Setting

Sets the quality of FM recording.

Select <Low>, <Medium>, <High> using the [ / ] scroll and press the
[ ] button to confirm it.

Record

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Menu settings

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Useful features

Menu settings

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5. Track Seperation

While recording from external device, if no sound occurs for
around 1.5 minutes, a new file will be created.

If you use the <Track Seperation> function with connecting external
devices such as CD or tape, each track will be save to an individual file.

Select <On> or <Off> using the [ / ] scroll and press the [ ] button to
confirm it.

1. Power-Off Timer

Automatically turns the power off at stop mode after fixed time.

The available time settings are <Off>, <10 Sec.>, <30 Sec.>, <1 Min.>,
<5 Min.>, <10 Min.>.

Select the time using the [ / ] scroll and press the [ ] button to
confirm it.

2. Sleep Timer

Automatically turns the power off after fixed time.

The available time settings are <Off>, <10 Min.>, <30 Min.>, <1 Hour>,
<2 Hours>, <5 Hours> and if it is set to <Off>, the power will not be turned
off.

Select the time using the [ / ] scroll and press the [ ] button to
confirm it.

Timer

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Menu settings

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Useful features

Menu settings

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3. Backlight Timer

Sets the time that the backlight stays on.

The available time settings are <Always On>, <5 Sec.>, <30 Sec.>,
<1 Min.>, <5 Min.>, <30 Min.>.

Select the time using the [ / ] scroll and press the [ ] button to
confirm it.

4. Date & Time

Sets the current time.

[ ] : Selects item
[ / ] : Sets the current time

5. Alarm/Rec. Select

Sets the time to activate the alarm function or the FM Rec Timer.

Select <Off>, <Alarm>, <FM Rec.> using the [ / ] scroll and press the
[ ] button to confirm it.

6. Alarm

Sets the time to activate the alarm function.

[ ] : Selects item
[ / ] : Sets the time for alarm

Note

Be sure to set the date and time prior to using timed FM recording
or the Alarm function.

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Menu settings

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7. FM Rec. Timer

Sets the time to activate FM radio recording.

[ ] : Selects item
[ / ] : Sets the time for recording

1. Reset All Settings

Initializes all settings to original factory setting (if Yes is selected).

Select <Yes> or <No> using the [ / ] scroll and press the [ ] button
to confirm it.

2. Language

Select the language to match the language of your music
ID3 tags for proper display.
40 languages are supported in this function.

Select the language using the [ / ] scroll and press the [ ] button to
confirm it.

Extra

Useful features

Menu settings

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3. Scan Speed

Sets the speed of fast scan.

The available speed range are <1X>, <2X>, <4X>, <6X>.

Select the speed using the [ / ] scroll and press the [ ] button to
confirm it.

4. Tag Information

Displays file information with ID3 Tag information and changes
the configuration of Tag information.

<Off>, only the file name will display.

Select <On> or <Off> using the [ / ] scroll and press the [ ] button to
confirm it.

6. Tuner Region

You can tune the FM radio station and choose the step by the
region. Set the tuner region to match your area for best reception.

The available regions are <Korea>, <Japan>, <Europe> and <USA>.

[ / ] : Sets up the available region
[ ] : Selects the region

5. Auto Preset

You can tune and store FM radio stations automatically.

Select <Yes> or <No> using the [ / ] scroll and press the [ ] button
to confirm it.

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7. Copyright

Press the [ ] button to see copyright information.

Chapter 5 I Additional information

Troubleshooting ………………………………………… 74

Additional information

Troubleshooting

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Additional information

Troubleshooting

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Symptom

The player will not

power on.

Check whether the HOLD switch on the player is ON.
(Switch it to OFF position.)

Check whether the battery is discharged.

Check it again after connecting the AC adapter.

Check whether the battery is connected correctly.

If the power is still turned on after charging,
please contact iriver customer support.

No sound during

playback.

Check whether volume is set to "0".

Connect the earphones plug firmly.

Buttons do not work.

Check whether the HOLD switch on the player or remote control
is ON.
Switch it to OFF position and try it again.

Characters in LCD

are corrupted.

Check whether the right language is selected.
The language setting can be changed in <SETTINGS> - <Extra> ­<Language>.

Noise and distortion

during playback.

Check whether the plug or connection jack of earphone is dirty.
Dirty connectors may cause noise.

Check whether the music file is corrupted.
Check it again with other music file.
If the file data is corrupted, noise or distortion may result.

Possible solutions Symptom

Poor radio reception.

Check whether an earphone is connected.
Earphone cord functions as an antenna during radio reception.
Radio reception will be poor unless an earphone is attached to the
player.

Adjust the position of the player and earphone.

Turn off any nearby electronic equipment to avoid possible
interference. If it is effective, move and use the player away from
those sources.

Failed download.

Check whether the USB cable is firmly connected.

Check whether the AC adapter is connected.
If the remaining battery amount is not sufficient, download may not
be available.

The titles saved in

H10 [20GB;color] are not

played.

Audio titles listed under <MUSIC> will only play if they were
loaded using iriver plus or Windows Media Player.
Use the BROWSER function to locate and play your files.

If the files still do not play, it is possible they are in a format not
compatible with this player. Please consult with the program or
service used to originally retrieve the titles.

Possible solutions

Chapter 6 I Appendix

Specifications …………………………………………… 78

FCC ……………………………………………………… 79

Appendix

FCC

The device manufactured and found to comply with limits for a Class B computing
device according to the specifications in FCC rules Part 15.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions;

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

3. If your device needs repairs, you must arrange for the manufacturer to
make them if you are to keep the device's FCC registration valid.

This equipment, like other electronic equipment, generates and uses radio
frequency energy. If not installed and used according to the instructions in this
manual, this equipment may cause interference with your radio and television
reception.

If you think this equipment is causing interference with your radio or television
reception, try turning the equipment off and on. If the interference problems stop
when the equipment is switched off, then the equipment is probably causing the
interference. You may be able to correct the problem by doing one or more of the
following:

- Adjust the position of the radio or TV antenna

- Move away the device from the radio or TV

If necessary, consult your dealer or an experienced radio or television technician.
You may find this booklet helpful:"How to Identify and Resolve Radio and TV
Interference Problems"(Stock No. 004-000-00345-4), prepared by the FCC and
available from the U.S Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
See individual devices FCC ID and registration numbers.

The CE mark on the player is valid only for products marketed in
the European Union.

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Appendix

Specifications

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Category Item

HDD

Capacity

File system

20GB*

FAT 32

PC

Supported OS

Interface

Windows XP (Service Pack 1 or higher)

USB 2.0

Power supply

AC Adaptor

Battery

DC 5.0V, 2.0A

Internal Rechargeable Li-polymer Battery

General

Dimensions

Weight

LCD

Operational temperature

102.3 X 61 X 21.7 (mm)

Approx. 165g

1.8'' 260,000 TFT LCD

0 ºC ~ 40 ºC

Max. playtime

Approx. Up to 20hours
(When used with 128 Kbps, MP3, 20 Volume level,
EQ Normal, LCD off)

Audio

Frequency range

Headphone output

S/N ratio

Frequency range

No. of channels

20Hz~20KHz

18mW (L) + 18mW (R) at 16Ω Max. Volume

90dB(MP3)

± 3dB

Stereo (L/R)

FM radio

FM frequency range

S/N ratio

Antenna

87.5MHz ~ 108MHz

60dB

Headphone / Earphone cord antenna

File support

File type

Bit Rate

Tag

MP3(MPEG 1/2/2.5 Layer3), WMA, TXT, JPG**
Audible

MP3 : 32Kbps~320Kbps
WMA : 32Kbps~192Kbps

ID3 V1, ID3 V2 2.0, ID3 V2 3.0, ID3 V2 4.0

Specifications

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

For the customers in Europe

* 1GB = 1,000,000,000 Bytes

Not all memory available for storage.

** The Progressive JPG is not supported.