IRiver iFP-120, iFP-140 User Manual

Model iFP-120/140/180T

Instruction Manual

MP3 PLAYER / FM TUNER

Model iFP-120/140/180T

Limited

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Please read this manual carefully before use.

FCC Certification

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICES MAY NOT
CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY
INTERFERENCE, RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE
UNDESIRED OPERATION.

Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures :

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Introducing the iRiver website

URL : http://www.iRiver.com
Provides information on our company, products, and email addresses for

support.
Unique feature of “Firmware (system software) Upgrade” is available for

download on our site. The Firmware provides new features as well as
enhancements to current features. New CODECS that will be introduced in the
future will be supported via Firmware Upgrade.

Provides FAQ as well as a User’s Forum.
Register your iRiver product online so that our Customer Service is able to

provide support as efficiently as possible.

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 countries and is used under license. Microsoft Windows Media and
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All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective
companies or organization. All other product names may be trademarks of the
companies with which they are associated.

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Unique Features of iFP-120/140/80T

Unique Design
Multi-Codec Player

: Supports MP3, WMA, ASF formats.

Firmware Upgrade

Provides the latest updated features via free downloads from our website.
New formats such as AAC, MP3Pro and Ogg Vorbis, (if supported by iRiver in
the future) can be added to the player with a simple firmware upgrade.

Graphic LCD supporting Multiple Languages

: iFP-120/140/180T comes with graphic LCD which can support multiple
languages, including: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, other
alphabet-oriented fonts, Korean and Japanese(Katakana, Hirakgana, Kanji).
Over 30 languages are supported.

FM Function(Option : FM Tuner included only on model iFP-180T)

You can easily listen to FM stations and set your favorite stations by using Auto
Preset and Frequency Memory functions.

6 Equalizing Patterns : Normal, Rock, Jazz, Classic, U Bass, User EQ
GUI (Graphic User Interface) Menu provides easy navigation.
Supports up to 8 folder levels.
Program your own playlist.

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Contents

1. CONTROLS

Front View, Side View 1...................................................................................

Side View 2, Top/Bottom View........................................................................

LCD Window....................................................................................................

2. BASIC OPERATION

Basic Operation...............................................................................................

Installing Software on the PC..........................................................................

Downloading from the PC................................................................................

Uploading to the PC........................................................................................

Deleting Files/Folders on the player................................................................

Deleting files on the PC...................................................................................

Initializing/ Making new folders/Refresh..........................................................

Listening to music............................................................................................

Operating the FM Tuner..................................................................................

Recording FM..................................................................................................

Recording Voice..............................................................................................

3. Useful Features

Navigation........................................................................................................

Mode................................................................................................................

Program Mode.................................................................................................

EQ Mode..........................................................................................................

Menu Controls.................................................................................................

4. Additional Information

Power Supply(Battery).....................................................................................

Trouble Shooting.............................................................................................

Precautions......................................................................................................

Accessories.....................................................................................................

Specifications...................................................................................................

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8~10
11~15
16~17
18~19
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21
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23~24
25~28
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30~31

32~33
33~34
35~37
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39~48

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CONTROLS

FRONT VIEW

Volume -

Volume +

LCD Window

Neck Strap

NAVI/MENU

SIDE VIEW 1

Mode/RECSTEREO

/ (Play/Stop)

MEMORY/EQ

A-B

MIC

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CONTROLS

SIDE VIEW 2

TOP/BOTTOM VIEW

Battery Compartment

Earphone

Hold

USB Connection Port

CONTROLS

LCD Window

SFL

THE ORDER

OF SONGS

BIT RATE

PLAY TIME

PLAYBACK

MODE

BATTERY INDICATOR

VOLUME
EQUALIZER
OTHER INFORMATION

FOLDER NAME

SAMPLE RATE

FILE FORMAT

ARTIST/TITLE NAME

HOLD

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BASIC OPERATION

When using Navigation

1. LCD window.

2. To select the previous music for MP3 or station for FM.

3. To increase volume

4. To select the next music for MP3 or station for FM.

5. To decrease volume

6. To select NAVI/MENU function.

7. To start or stop playback for MP3, to select mode for FM or turn off

8. To select EQ mode, A-B repeat or memory stations for FM automatically.
EQ : NORMAL

ROCK JAZZ CLASSIC U BASS USER EQ

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

When using Menu

BASIC OPERATION

NAVIGATION

Press NAVI/MENU button and find the desired track by pressing the VOL + or VOL –
button. To select the track, press the NAVI/MENU button, or the PLAY/STOP button.

To move to the upper folder, push the switch.
If there is no upper folder, NAVIGATION stops.

Press + on volume button to increase volume
and press – on button to decrease volume.

Selecting FM Mode :

MP3

FM VOICE Changing :

BASIC OPERATION

(Refer to p. 25)

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INSTALLING SOFTWARE ON THE PC

Insert the Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. The following
screen appears after inserting the CD.

You can save MP3 files or other types of files on the PC or the Player by using
the Music Manager Program.

You can update the features of the player by downloading from the internet.
(Log on to www.iriver.com)

The installation CD contains the
following contents :

- Device Driver

- Manager Program

System Requirements

- Pentium 133MHz or faster - CD-ROM drive

- USB port - 10MB free hard disk space

- Window 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP

BASIC OPERATION

MENU

A long press of

the

NAVI/MENU button will execute

the

menu function.

Scrolling between menus : Press and
Exit : Push the VOL - switch down or hold down the NAVI/MENU button.
Select Function: Press the NAVI/MENU Button to down.

MODE

While an MP3 file is playing, press MODE/REC to activate selected modes,
such as Repeat and Shuffle.

Press and hold the MODE/REC button:
You can select MP3 or FM or voice recording functions (Play mode is
automatically activated when MP3 is selected).

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When installation is automatically not
started, execute the setup.exe under the
Root folder of the installation CD, and
then the Manager program is
automatically setup.

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INSTALLING SOFTWARE ON THE PC

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

Type “A” : USB port on the panel of the PC Type “B” : USB port of iFP-100
Connect the USB cable to match the direction.

Type “A”

Type “B”

USB port on the PC

USB port on the IDP-100

USB cable

Type “A”

Type “B”

To install “New hardware”

Caution

Before connecting the USB cable to the player, stop playback.

Turn on the player, remove the
protective cover of USB port, and
connect the USB cable.

“USB CONNECTED” will appear on the
LCD of the player.

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INSTALLING SOFTWARE ON THE PC

The following screen appears when
connecting the USB cable.
Select the folder to Install.

Click “NEXT”.

Select “iRiverDriver

folder to Install.

Click “OK”.

Click “NEXT”.

Click “NEXT”.

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INSTALLING SOFTWARE ON THE PC

Click “Finish”

Complete the installation of “New
hardware”.

To install “Manager”

Click “SETUP.EXE” in the ROOT to

start the installation. (When installation
is automatically not started.)

Click “NEXT”.

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INSTALLING SOFTWARE ON THE PC

Select the folder to Install.

Click “NEXT”.

Generally assigned as “C Driver
Program File iRiver iRiver­Manager

Click “NEXT”.

Click “Finish”

Complete the installation of “Manager”.