IRiver iMP-900 User Manual

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Instruction Manual

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Model iMP-900

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Please read the manual carefully before use.

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Welcome

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Thank your for your iRiver purchase. The iMP-900 comes complete with a long list of advanced features. It is important that you read the manual to ensure that you get the most out of your new player.

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All contents contained in this manual subject to change without notice to improve ability of this player or according to changing of specification.

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GettingStarted

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HandlingNoticesfor Safety

Do not handle power plug and adapter with wet hands.

Electrical Shock may result.

Firmlyplugthe adapter into the wall socket.

Fire can result from improper use.

Do not overload a single power circuit.

Overheating or fire can result.

Use only the supplied AC adapter. Use of non-authorized power adapters is not recommended.

Damage to your player may result from

improper use.

HandlingNoticesfor Safety

Keep out of direct sunlight and extreme heat and cold.

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.

Keep the player away from strong magnets or excessive violation or dropping any material.

Damage to your player may result from improper use.

Do not place objects inside the device other than CD

Damage to your player may result from improper use.

Unplug the AC adapter during electrical storms.

Electrical Shock may result.

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

Damage to your player may result from improper use.

Do not place heavy objects on the device.

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.

Power Player

Do not use wateror chemicals tocleanthe player. Clean the surface with a soft cloth.

Damage to your player may result from improper use.

Unplug adapter when it s not in use.

Overheating or fire can result from improper use.

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

Electrical Shock or fire can result from

improper use.

Do not kink or crease the power cable or place heavy objectsonthe powercable.

Fire can resultfrom damaged power cables.

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HandlingNoticesfor Safety

Avoid contacting the player with water or chemicals.

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

Do not disassemble or modify.

Damage to your player may result from

improper use.

HandlingNoticesfor Safety

Do not use a newbatterywith a discharged batteryin the device. Always replace all batteries at the same time.

Damage to your player may result from

improper use.

Do not use different types of batteries together.

Damage to your player may result from improper use.

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

It is dangerous andis illegal insome areas.

Reduce volume while walking, especially atpedestrian crosswalk.

It is dangerous and is illegal in some areas.

Do not use at high volume for continuous listening.

Hearing experts advise againstlistening to continuous, loud and extended play.

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

Hearing experts advise againstlistening to continuous, loud and extended play.

Keep headphones / earphones cords under control at all times. Cords may get caught on a variety of objects and cause damage or injury.

Included earphones include soft covers for your comfort. They may be used with or with out covers at your preference.

Player Others

Battery(for usingexternalbattery)

GettingStarted

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Contents

BeforeUsing

NOTE

Welcome Copyrights / Certification / Trademarks / Limited Liability HandlingNoticesfor Safety

1. Before using

Featuresof iMP-900 Components

2. Using the Controls

Locating the controls Locating the controls(Remote Control) Connecting player

3. Detailed Operation

ListeningtoMusic Operating the FM Tuner

4. Specific features

Navigation mode EQ Mode Playback Mode Interval repeat/Reservation Program Mode

-10/+10Function BOOKMARK Other Features (Playlist) MENU MENU Operation MENU Setup Using the Password

5. Additional Information

Firmware Upgrade Questions and Answers Troubleshooting Precautions Product specifications Regulatory Information Safety Warning

1 2 3

11 13 15

19 21

25 26 27 28 29 31 32 33 34 36 38 53

55 56 62 64 66 67 68

GettingStarted

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Components

FeaturesofiMP-900

Slim Design - Depth : 13.7 mm Multi-Codec CD Player

Supports MP3, WMA, OGG and ASF formats as well as Standard Audio CD. Enhanced Battery Life

With MP3 or WMA files, the iMP-900 can play for up to 120 hours (Using the internal batteries andexternal batterypack). (ExternalBattery Pack:AA Size x 4) (When using internal battery : 30hours)

Firmware Upgradeable

Provides the latest updated features via firmware upgrade.

Graphic LCD supporting Multiple Languages- support 40 languages iMP-900 comes with 4 line graphic LCD which can support multiple languages (40 languages) including traditionaland simplifiedChinese.

Built-in Recharging with Over Charge Protection Circuit Over Charge protection circuit prevents over powering the batteries. Discharging function helps to maximize battery life.

iRiver Shock Free Anti-Shock System+ESP function Using exclusive iRiver anti-skip technology, the iMP-900 provides maximum skip protection by buffering your music before playback.

Built in 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.

FM Tuner Auto scanning and frequency memory function make it easy for you to listen to the FM Radio.

Recognize Discs in Packet Write or Multi session Format WinAmp Playlist support.

iMP-900 supports Winamp M3U Playlists. (maximum 20 lists) GUI (GraphicUser Interface) Menu System

iMP-900 Player

Remote Control

Carrying Case

Earphones/ Earphone covers

AC Adapter (4.5V)

User Manual/Warranty card Quick Start Guide

External Battery Pack

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

BeforeUsing

Rechargeable Batteries (Stick Type x 2)

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Locatingthecontrols

Player-InsideView

Locatingthecontrols

Player-FrontView

OPEN Button

DC IN 4.5V : Connect the Adapter to charge rechargeable batteries or using external power. Insert them by matching the + and - polarity.

EXTENSION BATTERY PORT

LINE OUT

REMOTE CONTROL/ EARPHONE

BATTERY

COMPARTMENT

Player-RearView

UsingtheControls

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LCDscreendisplay

MusicMode

Locatingthecontrols

Track Number

BIT RATE

PlayTime

Playback Mode

Battery Indicator

VOLUME/EQ/LevelMeter

FolderName

SAMPLE RATE

Program/ Playlist

File Name ID3 Tag Information

Hold

POWER ON, NAVI / MENU, PRESET Button

NEXT Button

PREVIOUS Button

Volume + Button

Volume - Button

Remote control is locked.

File Format

ASF WMA MP3 IRM AUDIO CD

IRM (iRiver Rights Management) iRiverRights Managementis a digital music format. Please visit our web site for details about this music format.

Hold Switch

RemoteControl

iRiver Shock Free

FMMode

Stereo/Mono

PRESET ON / OFF Channel

FM Frequency

Range

Station Frequency

PLAY / PAUSE / MUTE

-10/+10 Button

POWER OFF / STOP A-B / MEMORY MODE / STEREO / CD-FM Button

UsingtheControls

MUTE

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Connectingplayer

Chargingwith ACAdapter

Usingthe rechargeableBatteries

Use only the AC Power Adapter supplied with the player for safety. Connect the AC adapter to the 5.0V DC jack onthe playerfirst and then into AC

outlet. (AC adapter of t hisplayer is f or 100~240V, 50~60Hz.) The player will charge automatically when the player turns on after connecting

the AC adapter tothe player. (Referto page 17~18 fordetails)

Open the battery cover on the inside of the player. Insertrechargeable batteries(Stick type x 2ea) matching+ and - and close the

battery cover.

Usingthe ExternalBatteryPack

Connect the external battery pack as shown in the right figure.

Do not use mixedwith newbatteriesand usedbatteries. Do not use different types of batteries together. When the batteries are not to be used for a long time, remove them. If battery leaks, remove them. If battery leaks, wipe offany residue in the battery compartment and insert new batteries. Do not recharge a normal battery. The internal and external batteries are used simultaneously, the batteries can be charged according to batteries’ condition.

CAUTION!

ConnectRemote control/Earphones

Connect remote control cable to the player as shown on below diagram. Connect earphone to the earphones jack of remote control.

When the battery level is low

It beeps every 10 minutes. ( Beep sound can be on/off. For details, please refer to page 54)

iMP-900 may not function properly. Replacing battery or charging is recommended

UsingtheControls

Open the battery cover on the external battery pack as below figure.

AA size battery x 4EA

Inserting batteries

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Connectingplayer

RechargingMethod

Insert rechargeable batteries into the battery compartment of the player Connect the AC adapter to the player. Press

button to power on the player and then it starts to charge.

It may be necessary to set the CHARGE FUNCTION to

CHARGE ON .(Refer

to page 41)

isscrolledwhenchargingduringplayback.

Press and hold the

button during playback to enter the standard charging

mode (see below image)

Once fully charged, charging is automatically stopped.

When Charging

Charging/Dischargingtime (Estimated with the rechargeable stick

batteries provided)

Charging : Approx. 4 hours (At full discharge) Discharging : Approx. 5 hours (At full charge)

For long duration of battery life, we recommend selecting the

Discharge/Charge function once a month.

After charging is completed during playback mode, charging indicator

( ) is changed to adapter indicator( ).

The player automatically powers off when done charging.

(except when charging during playback.)

Once fullycharged, the player will nottryand charge the batteries.

Discharge& Charge

Install rechargeable batteries. Connect the AC adapter to the player. Press

button to power on the player and set the “CHARGE FUNCTION

to DISCHARGE & CHARGE”to charge after discharging.(Refer to page 41)

is scrolled when discharging during playback.

Press andholdthe

button during playback to enter the standard discharging

mode (see below image)

After discharging is complete the player will switch to CHARGE mode and CHARGE function in the menu is changed to

CHARGE ON .

Once fully charged, charging is automatically stopped.

After charging is completed at the playback mode, charging indicator( ) is

changed to adapter indicator( ). The player automatically powers off when done charging. (except during playback.)

When discharging

To make your batteries last longer.

- Set the SORT to “PHYSICAL ADDR”

- Set the TAG INFORMATION to“OFF”.

- Set the EQ mode to NORMAL, ROCK, JAZZ or CLASSIC.

- Set the BACK-LIGHTING time to the shortest possible.

-SettheSHUFFLEmodetoOFF.

UsingtheControls

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ListeningtoMusic

BasicOperation

ListeningtoMusic

BasicOperation

Slide the open button on the side of the player and insert the disc with thedisclabelfacingout.Closethelid.

Connect Remote Control and Earphones.

Slide the HOLD switch on the remote to the Off position.

Press the NAVI/MENU button to play. After powering on, the disc will play automatically.

Press the

buttontoplaymusicforpause

andpressitagaintoresumeplayback.

Push the NAVI/MENU switch toward+ or- to adjust the volume.

Push the NAVI/MENU switch toward

to skip to previous or next track.

PushandholdtheNAVI/MENUswitchtoward or toplayfast-backward orfast-forward within a track.

Push and hold after pushing the NAVI/MENU switch toward

or to skip to the previous or next

folder.

Refer to page 27 for details about searching the music.

To play while in stop mode

Click

Push

Long Push

DetailedOperation

NOTE

Push

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OperatingtheFM Tuner

Listento FMradio(Frequency Range87.5MHz~108MHz)

Press the NAVI / MENU button to power on the player. To switch to the FM Tuner, push and hold

switch toward MODE/STEREO/CD-FM.

Push the NAVI/MENU switch toward

or to select your desired station.

Push switch toward MODE/STEREO/CD-FM to select Stereo or Mono.

Push the NAVI/MENU switch toward + or - to adjust the volume.

Press the buttontoMutetheradio.andpressitagaintorelease.

Push

Long Push

Click

OperatingtheFM Tuner

AutoScan function

FM tuner reception will be affectedin weakreception areas. Whenplayer does nothave anypreset channels, EMPTY will be displayed at

preset mode then fade out.

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

or .

STEREO

Example)

Click

Long Push

Findinga StationusingPRESET Mode

To Auto Scan for a station, release the PRESET mode by pressing the NAVI/MENU button. Push andholdthe NAVI/MENU switch toward

or .

Find the station by scrolling

or .

DetailedOperation

Push

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OperatingtheFM Tuner

Memoryfunction (Storefavoritestations)

Push the Navi button to release PRESET mode, select the station by pushing the NAVI/MENU switch toward

or .

PressIor

andsel ect t he desired channel

Select CH02

Save complete

again

Pressi ng the button will exit the memory function without saving.

Push

Up to 20 channels can be memorized.

Automemory function:(To savetheChannelsautomatically)

Long Push

Click

PushtheNAVIbuttontoreleasePRESET,pushthe switch toward AB/MEMORY.CH01toCH20willbesavedautomaticallywiththefirst20stations the player finds.

It maynotbe savedin weak receptionareas.

OperatingtheFM Tuner

Memorydelete function(Deletesaved channels)

Select channel to be deleted by pushing the NAVI/MENU switch toward or

at presetmode.

Long Push

The next channelwill appear whenchanneldelete iscompleted. Pushandholdthe

switch toward A-B/MEMORY. if you want to delete the

next channel also.

Push and hold the

switch toward A-B/MEMORY to delete the selected

station.

Push

DetailedOperation

Push the switch toward A-B/MEMORY to select a channel number to assign to the frequency. Push it toward A-B/MEMORY to save the station again.

NOTE

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Navigationmode

NavigationMode

File format

ASF WMA MP3 CD

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

IRM

Press the NAVI/MENU button to display the list of audio tracks. The current track will also be displayed.

Push the NAVI/MENU button toward

or to select a track or folder to play. You can easily select a track using the

switch toward -10/+10 in case there

are many trackson the CD.

Press the NAVI/MENU,

button or the NAVI/MENU switch toward to

move to the upper folderand toward

to move the lower folder.

Press the NAVI/MENU,

button or the NAVI/MENU switch toward or

toplaythe selected file.

PREV NEXT

Click

Push

EQMode

Pushandholdthe switch toward A-B/MEMORY to display the current EQ.

Every time you push this button, the EQ mode scrolls in sequential order.

Xtreme EQ and 3D are set in the MENU, refer to page 51 through 52 for details.

With EQ SELECT MENU, user can set only desired EQ function. Refer to page 54 for setting the EQ SELECT.

Click

Specificfeatures

NOTE

or or

Long Push

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PlaybackMode

Settingthe PlaybackMode

Playa selectedtrack repeatedly. Playall tracks in the selected folder and stop. Playall tracks in the selected folder repeatedly. Playall tracks storedin the CD repeatedly.

Randomly play all tracks in the player and stop. Playa single track repeatedly. Press

or to select a new

random track. Randomly play all tracks in the selected folder and stop.

Randomly play all tracks in the selected folder repeatedly. Randomly play all tracks in the CD repeatedly.

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.

Whenever the switch is pushed towardMODE/STEREO/CD-FM, the icon in the playback mode indicator is changed.

REPEAT

INTRO

SHUFFLE

IntervalRepeat /Reservation

IntervalRepeat (A-B)

Reservation

Playa selectedinterval repeatedly duringplay.

A-Bintervalwillberepeated.

Push the button toward A-B/MEMORY once to select the beginning <A> point.

Push

After selecting the song to play next by using Volume + or Volume - button, then push the

switch toward

A-B/MEMORY.

Press the NAVI/MENU button during playback to select the next song to be played, then push the

switch toward A-B/MEMORY to queue that song.

Ex) Press NAVI/MENU button during playback,

Push

Press the button toward A-B/MEMORY again to selectthe ending <B> point.

Click

Specificfeatures

You can set various Repeat and Shuffle options by choosing these selections under Mode. Change the Repeat or Shuffle mode by pushing the

switch toward MODE/STEREO/CD-FM. Please refer to the MENU-MODE functi on co ntr ols (page 48) for user-defined configuration.

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ProgramPlayback

ActivatingProgram mode

The orderof

programmed track

Program Mode allows you to program a list of songs to play.

Program mode is activated while in Stop Mode. RepeatA-B isactivatedwhile inPlay Mode.

While in Stop Mode, push the

switch toward A-B/MEMORY to enter

Program Mode.

Change to Program mode

Press the NAVI/MENU button again to display the file list. After selecting the desired track using the Volume +, Volume - or -10, +10 button, push the

switch toward A-B/MEMORY.

To add all the songs in a certain folder, use the NAVI/MENU button and select the folder using

or button and then push the switch toward A-B/MEMORY. (Subfolders can not be added.) To remove a programmed song Push the

switch toward MODE/STEREO/CD-FM. The program list will be

updated automatically.

Click

Push

The orderof track

in the CD

ProgramPlayback

After programming, press to play the tracks in sequential order.

Click

CancelProgram Mode

The program mode icon appears

While Playing

Press the

buttontwicetocanceltheprogram.

Specificfeatures

While in Stop Mode

Press the button twice to cancel the program.

Double

Click

NOTE

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-10/+10function

During playback, press the switch toward -10 (+10) to go backward (forward) 10 tracks.

iRiverShock Free

Push and hold the switch toward +10 to activate orrelease the iRiver Shock Free Mode.

iRiver Shock Free This is the function to prevent skipping when playing a Standard Audio CD. In case the CD is dirty or defective, iRiver Shock Free may skip more than normal operation. In this case, use the player after cancelling the iRiver ShockFree.

BOOKMARKfeature

BOOKMARK

This function allows youto BOOKMARKpartsof a track for easiersearching oflong audio segments.

Bookmark function is activated under the Study mode. (Refer to page 49 for Study mode.)

Long pushing of the switch toward -10 will add / delete / move the bookmark. Bookmarks can be reserved up to 20 per disc.

A beep will represent the number of the indicated bookmark. (One beep for 1, two beeps for 2, etc.).

- Bookmark Add : After long pushing the switch toward A-B/MEMORY and push the

switch toward A-B/MEMORY to add the present location into the bookmark.

- Bookmark Delete : After long pushing the

switch toward -10 and push the switch toward MODE/STEREO/CD-FM to delete the present location from the bookmark.

Whenever you push the

switch toward MODE/STEREO/CD-FM, the bookmark

will be deleted in backward sequence.

- Moving to next bookmark : After long pushing the switch toward -10 and push the NAVI/MENU switch toward

to move to the next bookmark.

Moving to previous bookmark : After longpushing the

switch toward -10 and

push the NAVI/MENU switch toward

to move to the previous bookmark.

Specificfeatures

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

NOTE

Push

Long Push

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Otherfeatures(Playlist)

Howto useWINAMPPLAYLIST

MakeaPLAYLIST(*.M3U) usingWINAMP. Note : WINAMP software is not included with the player.

Winamp execution picture

2. Click "LIST OPTS"located on the right bottom and click "SAVE LIST"

1. Launch WINAMP and add songs to make alist.

Burn the disc with WinAmp play list and related files. Load the disc into iMP-900. Push the

switch toward A-B/MEMORY at stop mode and LCD displays a list of M3U playlist files on the disk. You can find the playlist you want to play by using the Volume + or Volume - button.

Click the SAVE LIST button.

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

Otherfeatures(Playlist)

Howto useWINAMPPLAYLIST

Press the NAVI/MENU or button to play the tracks in the order of the playlist.

PL icon indicates PLAY LIST.

A total of 20 playlists can be recognized.

The player can play a Playlist (*.M3U) file on the disk.

Specificfeatures

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Function Control is subject to change with different firmware versions. You can configure your own settings.

MAIN MENU SUB MENU

Whenyouselect a sub menu, youcan setyourpreference to be displayed.

Press and hold the NAVI button to display the menus. It is composed of 6 main menus with sub-menus.

resume language cd esp sort charge function multi session password load default

back light lcd contrast visualization tag information time battery indicator

sleep pwr off

FF/RW scan FF/RW skip FF/RW scan speed scroll speed +/-10 button auto pause

repeat shuffle intro study name

GENERAL

CONTROL

MODE

User EQ

TIMERDISPLAY

Xtreme EQ Xtreme 3D

DBE setting

3D EQ setting adapter volume sound volume EQ limit

EQ setting EQ select beepvolume fade in

Configuration

MenuOperation

SUB MENU Setting

Menuoperation

Toselect MainMenu

Press the buttontomovetoprevious menu, press the

button to move to

next menu.

Click

ClickorClick

Click

Push

Toselect SubMenu

Shift between Main Menus

From Main Menu to Sub Menu

Push the NAVI/MENU switch toward or (or Volume +, Volume -) to

scroll between Sub Menu settings.

Push the NAVI/MENU switch toward or (or Volume +, Volume -) to scroll between Sub Menu.

FromSubMenutoSubMenusettings

Specificfeatures

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Menuoperation

ExitSub Menu

To exit Main Menu

Press the STOP(

) button at the initial setting menu to exit Function Control

Mode.

Click

To exit Sub Menu

Press the STOP(

) button to exit the sub menu and to display the initial setting

menu.

ExitMain Menu

MENU-General

GENERAL

You can select how to resume the last track played. “ Track #”plays the beginning of the last track played, while “ Track Time”resumes to the exact position in the song.

Resume

Song title and ID3 tag information for the CD is dependent on the version of the PC operating system that was used to create it. (Forexample, ifa CD iscreated ina Korean version of Windows, the language setting should be Korean for proper title display)

Language

(supports 40 languages)

This is the function to prevent skipping when playing a Standard Audio CD. For best sound quality, it is recommended to use the 40 SEC option, for maximum skip protection, 160 SEC option is suggested. If 160 SEC is selected, the sound quality of the music will be degraded due to higher compression of the music in comparison with 40 SEC.

MP3 CD (128Kbps, 44KHz) isalways operated 480sec option.

CDESP

To save and exit Sub Menu Settings

Click

ExitSub MenuSettings

Specificfeatures

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MENU-General

SORT

MENU-General

PASSWORD

SORT You should set sort while the player is stopped. If directory structure is like as right picture, the setting order is like as follows. BREADTH FIRST : DEPTH FIRST : PHYSICALADDR. : It is sorted as the sequence of recording order independent of directory structure.

* You should set sort at stop mode.

ex)

Select Charging or discharging for rechargeable batteries. OFF : The player will not charge. CHARGE ON : Select to enable the player to charge the internal batteries. DISCHARGE & CHARGE : Charge after full discharging the internal batteries. When discharging is completed, this setting will change to CHARGE ON. (Referto page 17~18)

OFF : the player will not read Multi Session

written disks.

ON : the player will read Multi Session disks. If you are not using audio CD's created in Multi

Session format, set this feature to OFF to shorten the access time of your CDs.

CHARGEFUNCTION

MULTISESSION

Initialize to original factory setting. Select “ YES” , then push the NAVI/MENU or

button to initialize.

OFF : Password function is not activated. ON : Password function is activated. CHANGE : To change the Password

- Refer topage 55~56.

LOADDEFAULT VALUE

Specificfeatures

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MENU-Display

TAGINFORMATION

MENU-Display

Display

Adjust LCD contrast of remote control. Contrast can be adjusted by using the

and

(or Volume +, Volume -) buttons.

Visualizes audio signal at play mode.

LEVELMETER 1 LEVELMETER 2 WAVEFORM PROGRESSIVE

Select the back-lighting time. Adjust the lighting time (1~20Sec) byusing

and

(or Volume +, Volume -) button. 0 : Backlight is off. 21 : Backlight is always on.

ADAPTER ALWAYS ON : Select it by using button.If the adapter is connected, backlight is always on.

BACK-LIGHT

LCDCONTRAST

VISUALIZATION

ON : Displays track with ID3 tag information or

with lyrics if there are lyrics.

OFF : Displays track with file name.

Normal : display elapsed time of the current track. Remain : display remaining time of the current track.

Note:IncaseofVBRMP3file,

the remaining time may not display accurately.

You can select OFF/ON using button and tag information display preference using

button.

PLAYTIME INFO

Adjust the level of the battery indicator to compensate for different style of batteries. Lower numbers will make the battery indicator higher, higher numbers will make the battery indicator lower.

BATTERYINDICATOR

CAPTION OFF : You can turn off lyric display of synchronized MP3.

Specificfeatures

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Menu-Timer)

Timer

MENU-Control

Control

Automatically turns power off at stop mode. (Time range can be set from 1 to 60 minutes by one minute increments.)

Use

or button (or Volume +, Volume -) to

adjust time.

Automatically powers off after fixed time (Timerangecanbesetfrom0to99minutes).

Use

or button (or Volume +, Volume -) to adjust time. By using the NAVI/MENU or

button, you can select

beepsoundtoONorOFF.

SLEEPPOWER OFF

STOPPOWER OFF

ON : Long click of or button for fast scan

within the track. Short click of

or button for next or

previous track.

OFF : Fast Scan through songs in a folder.

FF/RWSCAN

FF/RW SKIP

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

and button can be used for this setting.

FAST SKIP allows skipping 10 songs or 1 folder forwardorbackwardbypressingandholdingtheor buttons. OFF : Disablesthe fastskip feature. 10 : Fast skipahead 10 tracksor back

10 tracks.

Directory : Jump to the Previous/Next folder.

FF/RW SCANSPEED

This function works in both CD and FM modes. When the power is off, the sleep power off setting goes back to Zero setting.

This function only works in CD function.

As typical with MP3 files, particularly VBR (Variable Bit Rate) files, fast scan may not be as smooth as conventional audio CD.

Specificfeatures

NOTE

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MENU-Control

MENU-Mode

PLAYBACKMODESCROLLSPEED

Adjust scrollspeedof character displayed on the LCD (Title or Singer name) by 1x/2x/4x.

Vertical : The scroll goes from up to down Horizontal : The scroll goes from the left to the right.

When Auto Pause is on, the player will automaticallypause after a disc loads andafter every song isplayed. youwill needto press Play button to resume the playback again.

-/+10 : During playback, go back to the previous 10thtrack,andpushitto+10togoforwardtothe next 10th track. Directory : -/+10 button works as folder skip.

-10/+10 Button

AUTOPAUSE

REPEATMODE/ SHUFFLEMODE

Allows you to select the modesavailable when pressingthe MODE button during playback.(Multi selection capable)

Only the selected play mode will be applied when you press the MODE button (For details, please refer to page 29)

INTROMODE

Intro : Plays the beginning 10 seconds of each track.

Intro Highlight : Plays 10 seconds at the 1 minute mark of each track in sequential order.

Specificfeatures

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MENU-Mode

NAME

STUDY MODE When click the -/+10 button, it is operated

as the setstatus. OFF : Skip ahead 10 tracks.

5 SEC : Pushing of the switch toward -10 (+10) will skip the current track 5 seconds ahead or backward. 10 SEC : Pushing of the

switch toward -10 (+10) willskipthe current track 10 secondsahead or backward. BEEP : A beep sound will be played when the buttons are operated.

If itis setto 5 Sec, 10 Sec, BEEP, itis operated as STUDY Mode.

BEEP VOLUME MODE This mode is for blind persons. A beep sound will be played when the buttons are operated. It isoperatedas5 SEC MODE.

STUDYMODE

You can input your name or custom text. (maximum 12 characters in English)

Select the character by using and

button and press NAVI/MENU

button to input the character.

To delete the character, push

switch toward

MODE/STEREO/CD-FM.

To scroll between English and your preferred language, use

button

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

To save the text and exit, use PLAY button.

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

Button Operation

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

Initial loading

Stop during playback

Specificfeatures

NOTE

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MENU-Sound

DBESetting

MENU-Sound

SOUND

Youcanadjustthesoundtoyourpreference. There are 5 bandfrequency steps, set from

-15dBto +15dBby 3dBstep.

XtremeEQ

1. Select the Frequency step to set using the

, switch.

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

3. To exitXtreme EQ setting, press

NAVI/MENU button.

How to set Xtreme EQ

Click

Push

Click

Xtreme3D

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

or (orVOL +, VOL -) lever.

Select DBE or 3D EQ with the NAVI/MENU button.

Youcan selectthe BassCenterBandlevel from Band 1 to 4. You can also set the Bass Boost gain from0 dBto 15dB by3dB step.

Select band 3 or 12dB with Volume + or Volume - button (If selectedcharacter is highlighted.) and adjust the level with the

or (or VOL +, VOL -) button.

You can adjust the sound to your preference. There are 5 bandfrequency steps, setfrom -15dB to+15dB by3dB step.

Operation method isas same as it ofXtreme EQ.

35 ON : Volume will set to 35 when the AC

adapter is attached.

OFF : This function is not activated. This feature is useful when connecting the

player to your car or home stereo system.

3DEQ Setting

ADAPTERVOLUME

Specificfeatures

NOTE

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MENU-Sound

EQLIMIT

MENU-Sound

BEEPSOUND VOLUME

ON : Limit the control of equalizer frequency to prevent distortion of sound. OFF : You can enjoy original sound though

distortion may occur.

TAGAUTO EQ

Automatically changes EQ by reading the genre of TAG Information. ON : Can automatically change EQ by

reading the genre of ID3 TAG information.

OFF : EQ isset by the user. EQ is selected by genre as follows :

Rock : Classic Rock, Rock, Altern Rock, Instrumental Rock, Southern Rock,

Rock & Roll, Hard Rock, Folk Rock, Gothic Rock, Progressive Rock,

Psychedelic Rock, Symphonic Rock, Slow Rock, Punk Rock Jazz : Jazz, Jazz+Funk, Acid Jazz Classic : Classical, Opera, Chamber Music, Sonata, Symphony Metal: Metal,Heavy Metal, DeathMetal Ubass : Bass, Booty Bass

Tag informationsavedas Dance andPop isoperatedas Normal EQ.

EQSELECT

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

or (orVOL +, VOL -) switch.

Youcan not select NORMALEQ. The adjusted EQ is automatically selected when you adjust the EQ setting even though you do not select Xtrm EQ or Xtrm 3D.

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

Set beepvolume ON/OFF orlevel. Set to"0"for OFF.

SOUNDFADE IN

SOUNDBALANCE

When Sound Balance bar is moved to L (Left,

0),the sound outputs at the left earphone. When the lever is moved to R (Right, 40) the sound outputs at the right earphone. The default value is 20 and the sound outputs the same level at both earphones.

Specificfeatures

NOTE

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UsingthePassword

Settingthe Password

UsingthePassword

Changingthe Password

Push

If you select “ON”on the MENU GENERAL Password, the right screen is displayed after loading screen when youturntheplayeron.

Select the menu you want on the “ MENU

GENERAL Password”.

(Refer to page 40)

Press

, (or Volume +, Volume -) to move the numeral and press the

or NAVI/MENU button to select it. The screen as below is displayed.

- The Password must input as 4 digits.

- The Password is initialized as “0000”when the firmware is upgraded.

CAUTION!

Click

Select “CHANGE”on the “MENU

GENERAL Password” .

Input the old password. (The initial password is“0000”)

Input the new password of 4 digits.

Input the new password of 4 digits to confirm once more.

If the password to change and the password to confirm are the same, the password is automatically changed to the new one and the playback screen is displayed on the LCD. If you select “ON” on the password menu, you must input the new password to turn on the player.

If the password to confirm is different from the changed password, the password screen goes back to the Confirm screen.

Press the STOP button to exit changing the password, and the old password is preserved.

The Password isinitializedas “0000”when the firmware isupgraded.

When the input password is correct, the above screen disappears and changes to Total screen. Press the PLAY button to start the playback.

If the password is wrong, the screen goes back to the input screen.

Specificfeatures

NOTE

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FirmwareUpgrade

UpgradingFirmware

How to UPGRADE?

1. Download the latest firmware upgrade file from www.iRiver.com.

2. Execute the file after extraction.

3.BurntheiMP-900HEXfiletoaCD(besuretherearenootherfiles on this CD.

4. Connect the power adapter tothe iMP-900.

(Note : Upgrade the firmware after connecting the adapter)

5.InserttheCDintotheiMP-900andplaytheCD.

6. Check whether your LCD window shows “Firmware Upgrade”

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

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

Upgrade your firmware at www.iRiver.com. What is FIRMWARE?

It is the operating system that works in the iMP-900. iRiverprovides you with the latest andbestfeaturesthrough Firmware Upgrade. Visit www.iRiver.com to upgrade your Firmware.

Additional

Information

Additional

Information

QuestionsandAnswers

Player

How long does Anti-Shock last? With MP3 files (128Kbps, 44.1Khz), Anti-Shock lasts up to 480 seconds.

With Audio CD, you can set it up to 40 or 160 seconds. Mechanical noise is heard from the player.

When loading a CD or searching music, CD Pick-up makes noise moving at high speed. This is not a malfunction. But if you hear mechanism noise through earphones orhear excessive noise from the player, contact iRiver Customer Service.

Does using CD's created on a computer reduce the life of the Lens? There is no connection between using a disk created on a home computer and

the lifetime of the lens.

Why doesn't the player recognize a CD created at high speed? In general, it is recommended to record the CD with 1~2 level lower than the

highest speed if you are experiencing playback difficulties.

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QuestionsandAnswers

Recording

HowdoIcopyMP3filesontoaCD? YouneedtorecordMP3filesontoaCD-RorCD-RWdisctoplayintheiMP-900. In general, there are two kinds of blank CDs.

CD-R (CD Recordable): Recordable but not erasable. CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) : Recordable and can be used again after erasing.

ThereareseveralwaystoburnaCD.ACDiscreatedinsessions. Single session: Close session after burning once.

Multi session: Do not close session after burning. More data can be

writtentothedisklater.

This iRiver player can play packet-written CD RW’s as well. What do I need to burn MP3 files?

You need a CD recorder, recording software program, and a blank CD. For details, refer to the “SUPPORT” at iRiver's homepage.

How do I make a CD from a tape or record? To convert the tape's information into CD requires many items, including:

A player to play the tape or record, a stereo cable to attach the player to your computer, andthird party recording software to capture and edit the audio. Connect the stereo cable from the source to the line-in input on your computer sound card; then use the third party software to record and edit the audio on the tape or record. Once the music is recorded onto your computer, use a program to copy the music inAudioorMP3formattoaCD.

I recorded an MP3 CD but I only see less than 20 songs. The CD was probably created as an Audio CD’s will only hold about 15~20

songs. To record a CD full of MP3’s be sure to set your CD creation software to record Data.

Additional

Information

Additional

Information

QuestionsandAnswers

Recording

The player can’t read songs and I get 'No disc' message. CD readabilitydepends on several factors:

1. CD-Media

2. The Burning/Recording Speed

3. The CD surface When you create a CD, burning speed does matter as well as CD surface. When you create a CD at a highspeed, the data writing may notbe reliable. In thatcase, it is recommended to create a CD at a lower speed or to use brand name media.

Can I add songs to the CD I already burned? Using multi-session or packet writing allows you to add songs to the CD.

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QuestionsandAnswers

Playing

How do I listen to a spot on the track I last listened to? The iMP-900 provide a RESUME function. Go to Function, General and enter into

RESUME menu. Youcan setTrackTime or Track #. The iMP-900 canrememberthe last10 CDs you played.

How many playlists can the iMP-900 play? TheiMP-900canplayupto20playlists(*.m3u)

How many songs can the iMP-900 play? The iMP-900 canrecognize 999 songs(20 Playlistincluded) and255 folders

including subfolders. Does the iMP-900 play “ .ra”and “ .wav” formats?

TheplayableformatsontheiMP-900areMP3,WMA,andASFfiles. RA, WAV, and other formats can not be played in this player. Supporting formats such as “ .ra”and “.wav” are under consideration for the future.

I don't see the title and it only displays Audio Track. The iMP-900 can display the information that the song contains. With MP3 files,

the tag information may not be correct and with Standard Audio CD, it displays only Audio Track. To see the song title, you need to burn the CD using CD-TEXT function. See your CD Creationsoftware.

The sound cuts out when the player skips. If the player is shaken in a sudden or violent manner, or shaken excessively,

skipping may occur. Under normal circumstances, skipping will not occur. Please carry and handle the player under normal circumstances (i.e., without excessive shaking).

Additional

Information

Additional

Information

QuestionsandAnswers

Playing

IttakesalongtimetoloadaCD. Using Multi-sessioned or Packet Written CD may affect the loading time rather

than using Single sessioned CD because the data is scattered in the CD. To reduce the loading time, it is recommended you to burn in Single-session. You may contact Customer Service if it takes longer than 1 minute to load a single-sessioned CD or a Standard Audio CD.

It always stops after playing one song. Check that the "Auto Pause" feature isturned off.

Also check that your player is not set to “ SFL 1”mode. I hear a 'hiccup' sound while the song is playing.

Check the status of the file. What is likely happening is that the file is corrupted, especially if you hear the same sound in the same spot. In this case, the music file is maybe corrupted.

Check whetherthe samplingfrequency andbitrate of the music file istoo high orlow. iMP-900 supports from 8KHz, 8Kbps to44.1KHz, 320Kbps. (In case of 48KHz, supports up to 256Kbps.)

Can I change the playing order? The iMP-900 supports m3u file lists. Also, the Program function allows you to

select your preferred songs. Is the sound better if I convert an MP3 file into WAV?

MP3 is a compressed a audio format. Audio quality is lost when converting sound into MP3 format. Changing MP3 to WAV files will not restore data lost in compression and will therefore not improve audio quality.

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QuestionsandAnswers

Playing

What kind of media can the iMP-900 support? Standard Audio CD (8Cm, 12 Cm), CD-R, CD-RW DATACD with MP3, ASF and

WMA. The iMP-900 also supports Mixed CD (Data Track + Audio Track), CD-Extra (Audio Track + Data Track), Multi-sessioned and packet written CD.

What is VBR? VBR is "Variable Bit Rate" . Some MP3 encoders support VBR. When enabled,

the compressor will use a bit rate that will fit the actual passage. If it is a complex part, having much more variation in the sound, it will use a high bit rate. If there is less variation in sound, it will use a lower bit rate. Usually, the average bit rate will not be as high as a same-qualityMP3 withCBR (Constant BitRate). However, there isshortcoming that it's hard tokeep track ofthe actual positionthat maynot be favorable when studying language.

Additional

Information

Additional

Information

Troubleshooting!

Player will not power on

Loading stopped or 'No DISC' displayed on LCD

No Sound or noise is heard

Check whetherthe batter ies have beeninserted inproperpolarity (+ and -). Check whetherthe HOLD switchon remote is ON(SwitchtoOFFposition) Check whether the player door is opened. Check whetherthe rechargeable batteries are not charged or the batteries ran out.

Check whether the CD is dirty or defective (clean it or change to new CD). Check whether the CD is inserted properly. Checktobesuretheopticallensisclean. (Gently wipe with soft cloth.) Check whether moisture condensation has occurred (leave the CD player aside for several hours until the moisture evaporates). Make sure there is a CD in the player. Problems canbe caused bythe CD creation process on your PC. Re-record the disk at a slower speed. Use Full Format when creating packet a written disk.

Check whetherVOLUME is setto “0”. Connect the earphone/remote plug firmly. Check whether the plug is dirty (clean the plug with a dry and soft cloth). Corrupted MP3, WMA file may have distortion or not play. Try playing another music file. Excessive jolting may affect MP3, WMA, and audio CD disks during playback.

Should any problem continue after you have checked these symptoms, please contact iRiver customer support.

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Troubleshooting!

AC adapter does not work.

Remote control does not work.

Battery Life is short

Characters in LCD are corrupted.

Poor FM Reception

charging and discharging does not work.

Check whetherthe plug is connected tothe proper jack on the player.

Check whetherthe HOLD switch isON.

(Switch to OFF position.)

Connect the earphones/remote plug firmly. Ensure the rechargeable batteries are fully

charged. Avoid the excessive operation of remote control.

Check out Menu

General Language and confirm whether the right language has been selected. (Refer topage 40.)

Adjust the position of the player and remote control. Electronic equipment can case interference with the FM reception. Turn off any nearby electronics or move the player away from the source.

Check whether the adapter plug is properly connected. Check whetherthe batteries inserted are rechargeable. Check whether2 rechargeable batteries are inserted. The batteries ischarged anddischarged when 2 batteries are inserted.

Should any problem continue after you have checked these symptoms, please contact iRiver customer support.

Additional

Information

Additional

Information

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

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

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

Avoid using chemicals to clean the surface.

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

Do not put objects in the DC IN 4.5V jack (External Power output). Use only the adapter provided with the player.

Precautions

OnHandling Disc

Onsafety

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20Hz~20KHz 9mW (L) + 9mW (R)(32

) Max. Volume

16mW (R) + 16mW (R) (16

) Max. Volume

0.57V rms(47K

)Max.Volume

90dB(CD-DA), 90dB(MP3 CD)

3dB(Line Out)

STEREO (L+R)

87.5MHz~108MHz 50dB Headphone/Earphone-Cord Antenna CD-DA, CD-Text(8cm/ 12cm) CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2 Form1 Enhanced CD, Mixed CD Packet Write, ISO9660, Joliet, Romeo, Multi-Session MPEG 1/2/2.5 Layer 3, WMA ,ASF, OGG 8Kbps ~ 320 Kbps ID3 VI , ID3 V2 2.0, ID3 V2 3.0 DC 4.5V , 1.2A Stick Type Ni-MH Rech argeable Battery x2ea

1.5V AA x4ea Approx. 128(W) x 135.5(D) x 13.7(H)mm Approx. 160g(without Battery) 0

~40 30hrs (with External Battery Pack : 120hrs) (Ref : MP3, 128Kbps, 44.1KHz)

ProductSpecifications

Precautions

During playback, dirty or scratched CD's may cause audio distortion or

skipping.

Tracks with damaged or corrupted parts are skipped or forwarded to

next track.

Supported file types will have the extension MP3, WMA and ASF. Folders and files are sorted in alphabetical order.

Use Navigation mode to select the tracks wanted.

Total 255 folders and 999 tracks (Including 20 playlist) within a disc

can be recognized.

Track information displayed is either filename or ID3 TAG information. CD-TEXT discs are displayed with track names within the TOC (Table

of Contents) of the disc.

Maximum playback time is 120 hours with fully charged internal batteries and the external battery pack attached. (When playing Audio CDs, maximum playback time is 50 hours.) (Reference : MP3, 44.1KHz, 128kbps, Volume Center)

Battery level indicator may vary depending on battery type and operation mode.

To shorten the reading time of CD...

- Set the “ MULTI SESSION”to “ OFF” .

-CreateCDsataslowerspeed.

Frequency/Range

Headphone output

Line output level S/N ratio

Frequency Characteristics

No. of Channels FM Frequency range S/N ratio Antenna

CD Type

CD-R/RW Readability

File Type Bit Rate Tag AC Adapter Rechargeable Battery ExternalBatteryPack Dimension Weight OperationalTemperature

Maximum Playback Time

Specifications

IRiver iMP-900 User Manual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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