Iriver IFP-880, IFP-890, IFP-895, IFP-899 User Manual

iFP-800 Series

www.iRiver.com

Hardware Instruction Manual

Thank you for your purchase.

Please read this manual carefully

before using your new player.

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Digital Audio player/

Recorder/FM Tuner

Model iFP-800 Series

GETTING STARTED

LOCATING THE CONTROLS

PC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

BASIC OPERATION

CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Contents

THIS MANUAL COVERS THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF
THE PLAYER HARDWARE. FOR DETAILS REGARDING THE
SOFTWARE OPERATION INCLUDING TRANSFERRING MUSIC
TO THE PLAYER, PLEASE SEE THE SOFTWARE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

NOTE

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT
TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE 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.

NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR

TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS
EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

FCC Certification

GETTING STARTED

CONTENTS

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INTERNET

FEATURES

ABOUT POWER SUPPLY

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1-3

Getting started...

THIS MANUAL COVERS THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF
THE PLAYER HARDWARE. FOR DETAILS REGARDING THE
SOFTWARE OPERATION INCLUDING TRANSFERRING MUSIC
TO THE PLAYER, PLEASE SEE THE SOFTWARE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

NOTE

Getting started...

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Getting started...

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URL : www.iRiver.com
Find information on our company, products, and customer and technical

support.

Update your player with firmware downloads. Firmware upgrades offer

support for new CODECS and deliver new product features.

Consult the product FAQ.
Register your iRiver product online so that our Customer Service is able to

provide support as efficiently as possible.
All contents contained in this manual subject to change without notice to

improve ability of this player or according to changing of specification.

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 the
Windows Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and /or other countries.
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.

1999-2004 iRiver Limited. All rights reserved.

INTERNET

Multi-Codec Player

Supports MP3, WMA, OGG and ASF formats.

Firmware Upgrade

Provides the latest updated features via firmware upgrade.

Graphic LCD supporting Multiple Languages

iFP-800 Series comes with graphic LCD which can support multiple languages (40
languages).

FM Function

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

6 Preset EQ : Normal, Rock, Jazz, Classic, U Bass, Metal
Xtreme EQ and Xtreme 3D

Customize your own EQ with Xtreme EQ and enhance bass and surround sound with
Xtreme 3D.

GUI (Graphic User Interface) Menu System
Simple Navigation

Simple navigation makes it easy to find any song.

Supports 8 levels of subfolders, 500 folders total and up to 1500 files at one time.
Create your own playlists.
Direct Encoding

11.025KHz ~44.1KHz, 8Kbps ~ 320Kbps

Record FM Radio, Voice, or line-in from another device

Voice record level is automatically controlled by AGC function.

Convenient neck strap.
Supports USB 2.0 (iFP-880 Supports USB 1.1 only)

FEATURES

Open the battery cover.

Close the battery cover.

Insert the battery. (AA

1.5V type x 1ea)

Be sure to match the + and ­ends of the battery with the
diagram inside the battery
compartment.

ABOUT POWER SUPPLY

Inserting a battery

Getting started...

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If the battery is worn out, “Low
Battery” is displayed on the LCD.
Insert a fresh battery.

To avoid corrosion, remove the
battery if the player is not to be used
for a long time.
Remove dead battery immediately to
avoid damage from corrosion.
When corrosion occurs, wipe the
battery compartment immediately with
a dry cloth and insert a new battery.

NOTE

Locating the Controls

Locating the Controls

Contents

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Front View

Side View

LCD Screen

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THIS MANUAL COVERS THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF
THE PLAYER HARDWARE. FOR DETAILS REGARDING THE
SOFTWARE OPERATION INCLUDING TRANSFERRING MUSIC
TO THE PLAYER, PLEASE SEE THE SOFTWARE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

NOTE

MIC

LCD Screen

Volume +

Volume -

(Previous Track/Fast Reverse)

(Next Track/Fast Forward)

NAVI/MENU

STEREO

Power ON/OFF

/ (Play/Stop)

MEMORY/EQ

A-B (Interval repeat)

MODE/REC

USB

Connection

Port

HOLD

LINE IN

Battery

Locating the Controls

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Locating the Controls

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Locating the Controls

Side View

Locating the Controls

Front View

Earphone

FILE FORMAT

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SONG

NUMBER

BIT RATE

PLAY
TIME

PLAYBACK MODE

BATTERY INDICATOR

VOLUME

EQUALIZER

VISUALIZATION

FOLDER NAME

SAMPLE RATE

PROGRAM

ARTIST/TITLE NAME

HOLD

Locating the Controls

LCD Screen

ASF WMA
OGG MP3

IRM (iRiver Rights Management)

iRiver Rights Management is a digital music format.
Please visit our web site for details about this music format.

IRM

Locating the Controls

PC software installation

Attach the player

Detach the player

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PC software installation

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Contents

THIS MANUAL COVERS THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF
THE PLAYER HARDWARE. FOR DETAILS REGARDING THE
SOFTWARE OPERATION INCLUDING TRANSFERRING MUSIC
TO THE PLAYER, PLEASE SEE THE SOFTWARE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

NOTE

THIS SECTION COVERS THE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS
OPERATING SYSTEMS ONLY. FOR INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAC OS, PLEASE SEE THE SOFTWARE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

NOTE

PC software installation

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PC software installation

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PC software installation

Software installation

System Requirements (Windows)

Pentium133MHzorfaster
USB port
Window 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP

CD-ROM drive
10MB free hard disk space

Note

The player can store MP3 files or files of any type.
You can upload files, other than music (MP3, WMA, OGG, ASF), to the PC using the iRiver
Music Manager Program.
Download latest versions of drivers and iRiver Music Manager at www.iRiver.com

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

If the installation doesn't automatically begin,
execute the "setup.exe" file in the installation
CD. The installation program will begin.
The installation CD contains the following
contents :

- Device Driver

- iRiver Music Manager

- Manager Program for Mac

Please be sure your login has Administrator privileges if using Windows 2000 or Windows XP.

Please complete the steps in this section BEFORE ATTACHING YOUR
PLAYER TO YOUR PC.

IMPORTANT

PC software installation

Software installation

Click “Next” to Install iRiver Music
Manager.

Select the folder to Install.
Click “Next”.

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Please note that the installation screens may differ slightly from those appearing
here, as software may be of a more recent version. If your screens differ, please
visit www.iRiver.com/software for an updated user guide.

Note

Insert the Installation CD into the CD-ROM
drive. Installation starts automatically.

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Click “Next” after selecting the language to
install.

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PC software installation

PC software installation

PC software installation

Software installation

Click “Install” to begin the installation.

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Click “Next” after confirming the
installation folder.

Installation is in progressing.

Click “Finish” after the installation is completed.

Attach the player

Connecting to the PC

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

Type “A”

Type “B”

USBportonthePC

USB port on the player

USB cable

Type “A”

Type “B”

Turn on the player by pressing the button
marked STEREO. Lift the protective cover
over the USB port and connect the USB
cable to the player.

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

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Connect the USB cable to the PC after playback stops to avoid errors.
iFP-880 supports USB 1.1 (Full speed) and iFP-890/ 895/ 899 supports USB 2.0

(High speed) version.

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PC software installation

PC software installation

Attach the player

Installation of NewHardware

Select “Install the software automatically
(Recommended)” and click “Next”.

If a "Hardware Installation" warning
message appears, click "Continue
Anyway". (Windows XP)
The iRiver software driver will not cause
any damage to your computer.

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After installing iRiver Music Manager from
the CD and connecting the player to your
PC, "Found New Hardware" screen is
displayed.

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The computer will automatically search to
find your new hardware.

Attach the player

Installation of NewHardware

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

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The installation will continue.

Click “Finish”
Completed the installation of “New
hardware”.

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Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000 O.S do not need any other device
driver installation.

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Install New Hardware after installing iRiver Music Manager program.

Note

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Basic Operation

Contents

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Listening to Music

Basic Operation

Operating the FM Tuner

Recording

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Basic Operation

PC software installation

Detach the player

Safely Removing the player from the PC

Click the “OK” after confirming the
hardware to remove.

Click the “Close” after confirming the
Safely Remove Hardware message.
(In case of Windows XP)

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Select the “Safely Remove hardware”
after clicking the “Safe To Remove
Hardware” by using the right button of
mouse.

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Click the “Stop” after selecting the device
to remove.

If the player is disconnected inacculately,
it may cause a malfunction or damages
to the player.

To turn on the player

To play

To change modes (MP3 FM

Voice recording LINE IN)

To stop

To advance

To reverse

To play the next folder

To play the previous folder

To fast forward

To fast reverse

To turn off the player

Listening to Music

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Listening to Music

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LISTENING TO MUSIC

Put the HOLD switch to “OFF”.

Connect the earphones as shown below.

Press the PLAY/STOP button to turn on
the player. Press it again to play.

To select song

To select previous song
To select next song

To adjust the volume

+:

To increase volume

-:

To decrease volume

- When "Hold" is ON, the buttons on the
player will not function.

- When stopped or in recording standby
mode, the player automatically turns off
according to the setting of “STOP
POWER OFF” on the MENU.(Refer to
page 4-17)

OFF

NOTE

Basic Operation

Basic Operation

Click

Long Click

to increase

to decrease

Press + on volume button to increase
volumeandpress–onVolumebutton
to decrease volume.

Press the STEREO button to select STEREO
or MONO.

Press and hold the MODE button to display the current function. Push the
NAVI/MENU button toward

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NAVI/MENU button to enter that mode.

(Refer to page 4-8)

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MP3 Playback FM Receiving Voice Recording LINE IN Recording

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Basic Operation

Basic Operation

1. LCD window : Displays the operating status of the player.

2. To skip to previous track or previous FM station.

3. To increase volume.

4. To skip forward to the next song or FM station.

5. To select NAVI/MENU function.

6. To decrease volume.

7.

To Play or Stop playback, to select FM mode, or to turn on/ off.

8.

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

ROCK JAZZ CLASSIC U BASS METAL Xtrm EQ

Xtrm 3D

9.

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

Navigation Menu

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Basic Operation

Selecting FM Tuner Mode adjusting the volume

Changing Functions

Basic Operation

Basic Operation

Long Click

MP3

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FM
RADIO

VOICE

LINE
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FM
RADIO

VOICE

LINE
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A long press of

the

NAVI/MENU button will enter

the

menu system.

Scroll between menus : PushIor

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(VOL+orVOL-).

Exit : Click the PLAY/STOP button (or long pressing of
NAVI/MENU button).
Select Function: Press the NAVI/MENU button.

During MP3 playback, you can select the playback mode by turns by clicking the
MODE/REC button.

MODE

MENU

Repeat Playback
Shuffle Playback
Intro Playback

4-6

Basic Operation

4-5

Click

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

NAVIGATION

Press NAVI/MENU buttonandfindthedesiredtrackbypushingtheVOL+orVOL–
button. To select the track, press the NAVI/MENU button,

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or the button.

To move to the upper folder, push the

I

switch.

If there is no upper folder, NAVIGATION stops.

Basic Operation

FILE DELETE
FOLDER DELETE

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DELETING FILES ON THE PLAYER

Stop playback.

Press the
“NAVI/MENU”
button.

Selectthefiletodeleteby
using VOL

or VOL .

Click the “MODE” button.
“FILE DELETE ARE YOU SURE?” is displayed on the
screen.
Select “YES” by using

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orI(VOL + or VOL -)

to

delete. Then click NAVI/MENU button.

Stop playback.

Select the folder to delete.

Click the “MODE” button.
“FOLDER DELETE ARE YOU SURE?” is displayed on
the screen.
Select “YES” by using

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andI(VOL + or VOL -)

to

delete. Then press NAVI/MENU button.

You can only delete an empty folder.

Press the
“NAVI/MENU” button.

DELETING FOLDERS ON THE PLAYER

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Basic Operation

Basic Operation

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(Ex : 89.1 91.9 93.1)

Operating the FM Tuner

OPERATING THE FM TUNER

To switch to the FM Tuner, press and hold the MODE/REC button.

The current function is displayed.

Push the

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I

switch to select FM RADIO. Press the NAVI/MENU button to

confirm.

Push the NAVI/MENU switch towardIorIto select your desired station.

The function selection graphic displays on the LCD.

To automatically locate a station press and hold NAVI/MENU button to the right or left.
The player will quickly scan through each frequency and stop at the next station that can tuned in.

Operating the FM Tuner

To select STEREO/MONO

To select a station saved in memory, press the NAVI/MENU button to enter PRESET
mode then find a saved station by pushing the

or switch to the left or the right.

Auto Scan function

PRESET Mode

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

Basic Operation

Basic Operation

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FM

MP3

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FM
RADIO

RADIO

VOICE

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LINE
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LINE
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Long Click

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Long Click

Long Click

Press and hold the A/B MEMORY button to
automatically select select stations and save them
in sequential order.
(Only activates while the player is not in PRESET mode)

Push

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and select the
desired station.

Select CH02

again

Select a station by pushing the

or

switch to the left or the right.

Up to 20 stations can be saved.

Auto memory function

Auto memory may not work within weak transmission areas.

will exit the memory

function without saving.

To cancel Saving

Save complete

Operating the FM Tuner

Memory Function (Save stations)

Select the station to be deleted at
PRESET mode

FM Tuner reception may vary in different areas.
While in PRESET mode, auto scan and auto memory functions are not available.
When the player doesn’t have any preset stations, EMPTY will be displayed at
PRESET mode then faded out.

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

Operating the FM Tuner

Memory delete function (Delete saved stations)

- The next station will appear when station delete is completed.
Push the MEMORY button if you also want to delete the next station.

Press and hold the MEMORY
button.

To turn the player off

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Basic Operation

Basic Operation

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Press the MODE/REC button
during FM reception. The
station will be recorded, the
remaining recording time will be
displayed on the LCD screen.

Press the MODE/REC button again to stop recording.
The recorded file is saved as TUNER000.REC. It is saved in the RECORD folder.

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

To stop FM recording

To record FM To pause FM recording

To play a recorded file

After selecting MP3 mode, select the recorded file to listen and press the PLAY/STOP button to play.

Recording-FM Tuner

Volume can not be controlled while recording.

Recorded REC files can be converted to MP3 files using iRiver Manager.
(Refer to page iRiver Music Manager Software Instruction Manual 32~34/37~39)

NOTE

Press and hold the MODE/REC button.

Press the NAVI/MENU button (or
PLAY/STOP) to go to Voice recording
mode. (The recorder will be in standby
mode.)

Press the MODE/REC button again to
begin recording.

Press the

or (VOL + or

VOL -)

switch to select Voice mode.

or

Recording-Voice

Recording Voice

Basic Operation

Basic Operation

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MP3

RADIO

VOICE

LINE
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MONO 32KHz 32KBPS

MP3

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FM
RADIO

VOICE

LINE
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Click

Click

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LINEIN RECORDING MODE

MONO STEREO

44.1KHz
128KBPS

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Long Click

- Select Line-In mode on the menu to use the external microphone.

The recorded file is saved as VOICE000.REC in the VOICE folder.
If “00:00:00” is displayed on the LCD, the player’s memory is full. To record, delete files

and/or folders on the player to make some space available.
(To delete : Refer to page 4-6,

iRiver Music Manager

)
The player can not record when the memory is full or the battery is low.
Keep the player far away enough from the source to avoid distortion in the recording.

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

(Refer to page iRiver Music Manager Software Instruction Manual 4-32~4-34)

Press the MODE/REC button.

Press the PLAY/STOP button.

Press button during recording.
Press button again to restart recording.

To stop recording

To play a recorded file

To pause voice recording

Recording-Voice

NOTE

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

Press and hold the MODE/REC button.

Set “LINE IN RECORDING MODE” in
the MENU.(Refer to page 5-22 for

details)

Recording-External audio source

Recording from an external audio source

NOTE

After stopping a recording, starting

again will create a new voice file.

NOTE

Pausing the recording will not create a new file,

recording will be added to the current recording.

NOTE

Basic Operation

Basic Operation

MONO 32KHz 32KBPS

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Press the MODE/REC button and
LINE-IN recording is started.

Press the

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orI(VOL + or VOL -)

switch to select the LINE-IN mode.

Press the NAVI/MENU button (or
PLAY/STOP) to go to LINE-IN
recording mode.

(Record Standby

Mode)

Recording-external audio source

Recording from an external audio source

or

Press play on your external
equipment (if necessary) to begin
playback to be recorded.

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Press the MODE/REC button.

To play a recorded file [ 2]

After pressing the NAVI/MENU button,
select a recorded file using the

VOL +

or

VOL -

switch.

Press the PLAY/STOP button.

Press the PLAY/STOP button.

Recording-external audio source

To stop recording To play a recorded file [ 1]

- The recorded file is saved as
AUDIO000.REC, AUDIO001.REC... in
sequential order. Files are saved in the
RECORD folder.

- Select Ext. Mic on the CONTROL line­in/ext. mic menu to use the external
microphone. (Refer to page 4-23)

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

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Basic Operation

Basic Operation

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STEREO 44.1KHz 128KBPS

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STEREO 44.1KHz 128KBPS

Convenient Functions

Convenient Functions

Contents

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NAVIGATION (SEARCHING)
PLAYBACK MODE
PROGRAM MODE
EQ MODE
MENU

Basic Operation
General
Display
Timer
Control
Mode
Name
Sound

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ASF WMA
OGG MP3 REC

Convenient Functions

Navigation (Searching)

Navigation

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Navigation (Searching)

Convenient Functions

Navigation

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Navigate to locate tracks to play.

YoucanselectasongbypressingtheNAVI/MENU
buttonandusingtheVOL+,VOL-switch.

NAVI/MENU button

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Select the track

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Select folder or scroll to upper folder

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Scroll up

Scroll down

Select the upper folder

Scroll up

Select the
folder or file

Scroll down

Scroll up

Scroll down

Select the track

FILE FORMAT

IRM (iRiver Rights Management)

iRiver Rights Management is a digital music format.
Please visit our web site for details about this music format.

IRM

MODE (Playback Mode)

INTRO

5-4

MODE (Playback Mode)

MODE (Playback Mode)

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You can set various Repeat and Shuffle
options by choosing these selections under
Mode. Change the Repeat or Shuffle mode
by pressing the MODE button. Please refer
to the MODE function controls (page 5-24)
for user-defined configuration.

When the MODE/REC button is pushed, the

icon in the playback mode indicator is changed.

Play a single track repeatedly.
Play all tracks in the folder and stop.
Play all tracks in the folder repeatedly.
Play all tracks in the player repeatedly.

REPEAT

Randomly play all tracks in the player and stop.
Play a single track repeatedly.

Skip forward will select a new random track to play repeatedly.
Randomly play all tracks in the folder and stop.

Randomly play all tracks in the folder repeatedly.
Randomly play all tracks in the player repeatedly.

SHUFFLE

Interval Repeat(A-B)

Repeat a selected interval.

A-B interval will be repeated.

Press the button once to
select the beginning <A>
point.

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

INTRO: Plays the beginning 10 seconds of each track in sequential
order.
INTRO HIGHLIGHT: Plays 10 seconds from 1 minute into each track in
sequential order. You can set this function in the MENU function.(Refer to
page 5-25)

Convenient Functions

Convenient Functions

Program Playback

Activating Program mode

5-6

Program Playback

Activating Program mode

5-5

You can listen to your favorite songs by using Program Mode.

Click the MEMORY/EQ button at Stop playback.

The program list is displayed. If the player has been programmed already, the current
program list will display.

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To save all files in the folder as the program list

After selecting a folder to save, then press the MEMORY/EQ button to save all files in
the folder. Sub folders are not added.

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

Program Playback

Scroll to PROGRAM mode

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Numbers of
program list

C

l

i

c

k

The PROGRAM mode icon appears

Push the VOL +, VOL - switch to select the number to be programmed.

Press the NAVI/MENU button once and navigate to the desired track. Press
the NAVI/MENU button again to save that track to the program list.

Press the MEMORY/EQ button to save the program list.

Convenient Functions

Convenient Functions

EQ Mode

EQ MODE

5-8

Program Playback

To remove files from the program list

5-7

PushtheNAVI/MENUbuttontowardVOL-atStopmode.

Program playback is cancelled and normal playback is started.

Cancel Program Mode

Press the MODE/REC button after selecting the file to be deleted using the
MEMORY/EQ button. The program list is automatically changed.

Click

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

Press and hold the MEMORY/EQ button to
display the current EQ setting. Then
press the button repeatedly to chose a
different EQ.

Xtrm EQ and 3D are set in the MENU, refer to page 5-27 through 5-29 for details.

To delete all programmed songs, press MEMORY/EQ button for several seconds.

P

u

s

h

In Stop Mode

You can select your favorite EQ as the set value on the EQ SELECT menu.
The set value on the menu is saved but EQ mode is not changed in case of not selecting
Xtreme EQ and Xtreme 3D.

NOTE

CAUTION

Convenient Functions

Convenient Functions

MENU

Configuration

5-9

Functions are subject to change with different firmware versions.
Users can configure their own settings.

resume
language
load default

back light
lcd contrast
visualization
scroll speed
tag information
play time information
battery select

sleep Power Off
stop Power Off
set Time
alarm/Record Select
set Alarm
tuner Rec. Reservation

fast skip
scan speed
voice recording mode
voice auto detection
tuner recording mode
line-in recording mode
line-in recording volume
line-in auto-sync
line-in/ext. mic

repeat
shuffle
intro
study
name

Xtreme EQ
Xtreme 3D

DBE setting

3D EQ setting
sound balance
eq limit
eq select

beep volume
fade in

GENERAL DISPLAY

TIMER

SOUND

CONTROL

MODE

5-10

MENU-Basic Operation

Basic Operation

MAIN MENU SUB MENU Window for SUB

MENU SETTING

Press and hold the NAVI/MENU button to display the MENU system.
The MENU system is composed of 6 main menus with sub-menus.

To select Main Menu

FromMainMenutoSubMenu

Shift between Menus

Push the

or switch to move

between main menu and sub menu.

Click

P

u

sh

Convenient Functions

Convenient Functions

MENU-Basic Operation

To select Sub Menu

5-12

5-11

You can set, cancel or change Sub Menu by pressing the NAVI/MENU switch
toward

I

,

I

orVOL+,VOL-.

Click the PLAY/STOP button to exit
Main Menu.

Click the PLAY/STOP button to return
Main MENU at the sub-menu setting.

Exit Sub Menu Exit Main Menu

Enter Sub Menu

Click

P

u

s

h

MENU-General

GENERAL

ON : Playback resumes from the previous location
in a song when the player is stopped or powered
off.

OFF : Playback begins from the first track after the
player is stopped or powered off.

Resume

Supports 40 languages

Song title and ID3 tag information for the MP3 files is
dependent on the version of the PC operating system
that was used to create it. (For example, if an MP3
file is created in a English version of Windows, the
language setting should be English for the proper title
display)

LANGUAGE (Supports 40 languages)

RESUME

LANGUAGE

LOAD DEFAULT

Convenient Functions

Convenient Functions

MENU-General

5-14

5-13

Initialize Menus to the original factory settings.
Button operation order is as below.

Click NAVI/MENU (select default menu) or VOL +
(select YES) Click NAVI/MENU (select YES : Initialization)

Load Default Value

RESUME
LANGUAGE

LOAD DEFAULT

MENU-Display

Display

You can adjust the time that the Backlight stays on.

SEC : Backlight stays on from 0 to 30 seconds.
MINUTE : Backlight stays on from 0 to 30 minutes.

Press the NAVI/MENU button to set SEC/MINUTE.

Back-Light

BACK LIGHT

LCD CONTRAST
VISUALIZATION

Adjust the LCD screen contrast.
Contrast can be adjusted by using the

or

(VOL + or VOL -) buttons.

LCD Contrast

BACK LIGHT

LCD CONTRAST

VISUALIZATION

Convenient Functions

Convenient Functions

MENU-Display

Scroll Speed

5-16

5-15

During playback, you can display visisualtions,
theelapsedtimeofthetrack,orthefreememory
on your player.

ON : Display track with ID3 tag information
OFF : Display track with file name

File name will be displayed by default for songs
with no ID3 information.

Adjust scroll speed by 1x/2x/4x/Vertical/Horizontal.
Vertical : The scroll goes up and down
Horizontal : The scroll goes from the left to

the right.

Visualization

Tag Information

BATTERY SELECT

WAVEFORM
LEVEL METER
PROGRESSIVE
FREE SPACE
CLOCK

SCROLL SPEED
TAG INFORMATION

PLAY TIME INFORMA TION

VISUALIZATION
SCROLL SPEED

TAG INFORMATION

MENU-Display

NORMAL : display elapsed time.
REMAIN : display remaining time.

Note : Time display may not be accurate for files
encoded in Variable Bit Rate formats.

Playtime Information

Select the current battery.
The player will manage the battery indicator icon

to better match the usage level.

TAG INFORMATION
PLAY TIME

BATTERY SELECT

Convenient Functions

Convenient Functions

MENU-Timer

Timer

Automatically turns power off at stop mode.

(Time range can be set from 1 to 60 minutes by one
minute increments.)

Use the or (VOL+ or VOL -) button to adjust time.

Automatically turns power off after a fixed
time. (Time range can be set from 1 to
180 minutes by one minute increments.)

Use theIorI(VOL + or VOL -) button to adjust time.

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

Beep

ON : A beep sound will play one minute before the player shuts off.
OFF : No beep sound is played.

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

Sleep Power Off

Stop Power Off

SLEEP POWER OFF

STOP POWER OFF

SET TIME

5-17

MENU-Timer

Set Time

Alarm/Record Select

Set Alarm

Set the current time.

Push the NAVI/MENU switch toward

I

or

I

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

or switch to adjust time.

OFF : The Alarm and Tuner Record functions are
disabled and the player will not power on at either
indicated time.
ALARM : At the time indicated in the "Set Alarm"
setting (see below) the player will power on and
begin music playback.
TUNER RECORD : At the time indicated in the "Tuner Rec. Reservation"
setting(seepage5-19)theplayerwillpoweronandbeginrecordingfromthe
selected radio station.

Set the working time of alarm.

Push the NAVI/MENU switch toward

I

or

I

to select the item and toward VOL + or VOL - to
set the alarm.
SUN~SAT:Alarmringsinthesametimeofthe
set day repeatedly.
ALL : Alarm rings in the set time every day.

5-18

Convenient Functions

Convenient Functions

5-20

MENU-Control

Control

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

OFF : Skip doesn’t activate.
10 : Skip 10 tracks at time.
DIR EC TO RY: Skip to previous or next folder.

This defines the operating method of short or long
click of

or lever.

Fast Skip

FF/RW Scan Speed

5-19

MENU-Timer

Tuner Rec. Reservation

Set the time and station to be recorded.

Push the NAVI/MENU switch toward

I

or

I

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

SUN ~ SAT : Tuner recording is started at the same time of the set day

repeatedly.

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

Convenient Functions

Convenient Functions

5-22

5-21

MENU-CONTROL

Voice Recording Mode

The voice recording mode will automatically pause
during silence. This is useful for recording over a long
period of time to save memory.

AGC ON : When recording voice, the recording level is
automatically controlled and the sound from a long distance
is normally recorded.
AGC OFF: AGC Control not activated.

OFF : Voice Auto Detection is disabled.
Voice Auto Detection (first slider) : Set the relative level
of sound needed to activate the recorder. (Level 1-10).
Record pause time (second slider) : Set the number of seconds of silence to record before
pausing. (1-10 Sec)

Voice Auto Detection

You can adjust recording quality when recording
from the FM Tuner.

Bit Rate : 8Kbps~320Kbps
Sampling Frequency : 11.025KHz ~44.1KHz

TUNER RECORDING MODE

TUNER RECORDING MODE

MONO STEREO

32KHz
128KBPS

MENU-CONTROL

LINE-IN RECORDING MODE

You can adjust recording quality when recording
from external equipment.

Bit Rate : 8Kbps~320Kbps

Sampling Frequency : 11.025KHz ~44.1KHz

You can adjust recording level when recording
from External equipment.
(You can set from 0 to 64.)

LINE-IN RECORD VOLUME

LINEIN RECORDING MODE

MONO STEREO

44.1KHz
128KBPS

LINEIN RECORD VOLUME

45

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

- OFF : Audio signal detection is disabled.

- Audio signal detection time (1-5 seconds) : The
amount of silence the player will use to determine

when a track has ended and to start a new file.

LINE-IN AUTO-SYNC

LINE-IN RECORDING
LINE-IN RECORDING

LINE-IN AUTO-SYNC

LINEIN AUTO-SYNC

(off)

0

You can adjust recording quality when recording Voice.

Bit Rate : 8Kbps~160Kbps
Sampling Frequency : 11.025KHz ~44.1KHz

AGC :Automatic Gain Control

NOTE

Convenient Functions

Convenient Functions

5-23

MENU-Control

Line-in/Ext. Mic

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

Line-In : To record through Line-In
Ext. Mic : To record through an external microphone

LINE-IN RECORDING
LINE-IN AUTO-SYNC

LINE-IN/EXT . MIC

Line-in/Ext. Mic

Line-in

Ext. Mic

- To record from an external microphone, chose the LINE-IN recording mode
(see page 5-14, 5-15).

- The recording quality level will be set to the values chosen for LINE-IN recording
(see page 5-22).

NOTE

MENU-Playback Mode

Playback Mode

Repeat Mode/ Shuffle Mode

A number of Repeat and Shuffle modes are available. Select the one you
want by pressing MODE button (Multi selecting available)

(refer to page 5-3, 5-4)

After push

How to select

And button for selection.

Only the selected PLAYBACK MODE will be available when you press the
MODE/REC button (For details, please refer to page 5-3, 5-4)

And buttontoexit.

REPEAT

SHUFFLE
INTRO

REPEAT

SHUFFLE

INTRO

or

5-24

Convenient Functions

Convenient Functions

5-26

5-25

MENU-Mode

Intro Mode

Intro: Plays the beginning 10 seconds of each
track.

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

REPEAT
SHUFFLE

INTRO

SHUFFLE
INTRO

STUDY

While playing, short slide of theI,I(or
VOL +, VOL -) lever will skip the current track
set time ahead.
OFF : Study Mode is disabled.
The range is 1~60 seconds.

STUDY MODE

You can input your name or custom text. The saved text
is displayed when playback stops.

Select the character by using and
switch and press Navi/Menu button to input the
character.

To delete the character, press MODE button.

To scroll between English and your preferred
language, use MEMORY/EQ button.

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

Save and Exit

Name

Stopped playback

Button Operation

MENU-Name

NOTE

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

Convenient Functions

Convenient Functions

5-27

5-28

MENU-Sound

P

u

sh

P

u

s

h

Click

Sound

You can adjust the sound to your preference.
There are 5 band frequency steps, set from

-15dB to +15dB by 3dB step.

1. Select the

Frequency step to
set using the

I

,

I

switch.

2. Adjust the level using
the VOL + or VOL ­switch.

3. To exit Xtreme EQ
setting

Select the Frequency

Adjust the level

Xtreme EQ

How to set Xtreme EQ

MENU-Sound

Xtreme 3D

You can adjust the level of 3D sound(minimum,
Natural, and Maximum). You can extend 3D sound
by selecting Bass Boost or 3D EQ. You can also
adjust the level of 3D sound with the

or

(or

VOL +, VOL -)

lever. Select DBE or 3D EQ with the

Navi/Menu button.

You can select the Bass Center Band level from
Band 1 to 4. You can also set the Bass Boost gain
from 0 dB to 15dB by 3dB step.
DBE (Dynamic Bass Enhancement) enhances
Low & Middle frequencies and only operates when
using Xtreme 3D.

SetEQtoUserEQtouse3DEQ.
You can adjust the sound to your preference.
There are 5 band frequency steps, set from -15dB
to +15dB by 3dB step.

DBE Setting

3D EQ Setting

Convenient Functions

Convenient Functions

5-29

5-30

MENU-Sound

Sound Balance

Balance your sound to the right or left or keep it in
the center according to your preference. When
Sound Balance bar is moved to L (Left, 20),the
sound outputs at the left earphone. When the lever
is moved to R (Right, 20) the sound outputs at the
right earphone. The default value is 0 and the sound
outputs the same level at both earphones.

ON : Limit the control of equalizer frequency

to prevent distortion of sound.

OFF : You can enjoy the original sound

though distortion of sound may occur.

You can select various EQ modes.
Press NAVI/MENU button after selecting EQ by
using

or (or VOL +, VOL -) switch.

You can not select NORMAL EQ.
If you do not select Xtrm EQ or Xtrm 3D, Xtrm EQ or Xtrm 3D modes will not be available during playback.

EQ Limit

EQ Select

SOUND BALANCE
EQ LIMIT

EQ SELECT

NOTE

Set beep volume ON/OFF or level.
Set to "0" for OFF.

Beep Volume

EQ LIMIT
EQ SELECT

BEEP VOLUME

Sound Fade in

When activated, volume increases gradually at
playback mode to prevent sudden loudness.

EQ SELECT
BEEP VOLUME

FADE IN

MENU-Sound

Convenient Functions

Convenient Functions

AdditionalInformation

Additional Information

Contents

6

TROUBLE SHOOTING

PRECAUTIONS

ACCESSORIES

SPECIFICATIONS

6-1

6-2

6-3

6-4

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 continuously
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.

On Headphones and Earphones

Safety

Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms,
consult your iRiver dealer or contact support at www.iRiver.com.

AdditionalInformation

Precautions

6-2

Trouble Shooting

AdditionalInformation

6-1

No Power

No sound or distortion
during playback.

Characters in LCD are
corrupted.

Poor FM Reception.

Failed download of MP3 file

Check whether the HOLD switch on the player is ON
(Switch to OFF position)
Check the condition of the battery.
Insert a fresh battery.

Check whether VOLUME is set to "0".
Connect the earphones plug firmly.
Check whether the plug is dirty. Clean the plug with a dry
and soft cloth.
Corrupted MP3 or WMA files may make a static noise and
the sound may cut off. Listen to your files on the PC to
see if they are corrupted.

Check out Menu

General Language and confirm
whether the right language has been selected.(Refer to
page 5-12)

Adjust the position of the player and earphones.
Turn off the power of other electric devices near the
player.
The Earphone cord functions as the antenna, they must
be plugged in for best reception.

Check the condition of the battery.
Check the connection between your computer and the
player to ensure that the cable is secure.
Check the Manager program to make sure it is operating.
Check whether the player’s memory is full.

Avoid dropping or impacting the player.

The player is designed to operate while walking or running, but dropping or excessively impacting
the player maybe cause damage.

Avoid contacting the player with water.

Damage to the internal parts of the player may occur if the player comes into contact with water. If
your player gets wet, dry the outside with a soft cloth as soon as possible.

Do not leave the player in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust or sand, moisture, rain, Mechanical shock, unleveled surface, or in
a car with its windows closed.

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

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

All data stored on this device may be erased by a excessive impact, a thunder or an
electricity failure, etc. on the device.

The Manufacturer does not warrant and will not be held responsible in any way for damages or loss
of data, including loss of data stored on this device, resulting from a excessive impact, a thunder or
an electricity failure. You will be responsible for safe-guarding all data stored on this device.

FM Frequency range
S/N ratio
Antenna

1

1

2

2

3

3

4

4

5

5

6

6

7

7

8

8

9

9

USB cable

Carrying Case

Installation CD

Neck strap for carrying

Audio Cable (Line-In)

Accessories subject to change without notice and may vary from image shown.

Dimension

Weight

Battery

Operational Temperature

FM TUNER

20 Hz ~ 20 KHz
(L)18 mW + (R)18 mW (16 Ohm) max. Volume
(L)12 mW + (R)12 mW (32 Ohm) max. Volume
90 dB(MP3)

87.5 MHz ~ 108 MHz
60 dB
Headphone/Earphone-Cord Antenna
MPEG 1/2/2.5 Layer 3, WMA, OGG, ASF
8 Kbps ~ 320 Kbps
(OGG : 44.1 KHz, 96Kbps~225Kbps)
ID3VI,ID3V22.0,ID3V23.0,ID3V24.0

11.025KHz ~44.1KHz, 8Kbps ~ 320Kbps

Full Graphic 4 Line with Backlight
40 Languages

Approx. 40 hours (128 kbps, MP3, Volume : 20, EQ Normal, Alkaline “AA” 2400mAh)

88.5(W)x36.2(D)x27.3(H)mm
40g(w/oBattery)
65 g (Battery included)
1AATypeAlkalinebattery

-5

~40

Category ITEM Specifications

Encoding

LCD

Language

Voice Recording

Max. Playtime

Memory

Model No

USB version

128MB

iFP-880

1.1 (Full speed)

256MB

iFP-890

2.0 (High speed)

Approx. 36:00 hrs

(8kbps,128MB)

Approx. 72:00 hrs

(8kbps,256MB)

512MB

iFP-895

2.0 (High speed)

Approx. 144:00 hrs

(8kbps,512MB)

Memory is not expandable.

Specifications

6-4

Accessories

6-3

1GB

iFP-899

2.0(Highspeed)

Arm Band

User Manual/Warranty card
Quick Start Guide

Earphone/ Earphone cover

Battery(AA type 1EA)

Approx. 288:00 hrs

(8kbps,1GB)

AdditionalInformation

AdditionalInformation

Audio

FILE

SUPPORT

File Type
Bit Rate
Tag Info

Frequency range
Headphone Output

S/N ratio

6-5

6-6

NoteNote