Iriver P8 User Guide
DESIGNED BY IRIVER
P8
USER GUIDE
CONTENTS
01
Getting Started
Components
Locating the Controls
Power Management
Connecting the Product
05
06
10
14
02
Using P8
Home Screen
MUSIC
VIDEO
FM RADIO
PICTURE
eBook
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27
38
46
54
61
RECORDING
CALENDAR
FILE BROWSER
SETTING
Upgrading Firmware
66
70
71
74
79
03
Other Information
Important Safety Information
Troubleshooting
Copyrights
Certification
80
84
88
89
Registered Trademark
Exemption
90
91
Components
Components may be changed without prior notice for improvement of product
performance or quality.
USB Host Cable
Getting Started
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P8
Power Adapter
USB Cable
Quick Start Guide
& Product Warranty
Earphones
Power Adapter: Connect this to the product for charging.
Quick Start Guide: Explain how to use our device.
Product Warranty: Please keep this in a safe place for use during any warranty
repairs.
USB Cable: Connect device to the computer and recharge the battery.
USB Host Cable: Connect this to the host device.
Earphones: Connect this to the device to output sound.
Locating the Controls
The printed or engraved exterior, components, and contents may differ by model.
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Earphone Jack
USB Port
Micro SD Card Slot
HDMI Jack
RESET Key
DC IN Jack
Charge LED
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Volume +Volume - Power / Hold switch
Touch LCD
Infrared Remote
Control Receiver
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MIC
Speaker
Volume Key: Controls the sound volume.
Power / Hold Switch: Turns on/off the power by sliding to the power and lock the
device by sliding to the hold.
Touch LCD: Displays the screen and operate by touching it.
Earphones Jack: Connects the earphone to output the sound.
USB Port: Connects to the computer using this USB port.
Micro SD Card Slot: Inserts the Micro SD card to view the files on the card.
HDMI Jack: Connects the HDMI cable to output video and sound through the
external device. (Sound may not be outputted depending on your TV’s specifications.)
RESET Key: Resets the product.
DC IN Jack: Connects to the power adapter for recharging the battery.
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Charge LED: Shows the charged status of the product and automatically turns off
when fully charged.
Infrared Remote Control Receiver: Receives the infrared signal from the remote
control.
MIC: Records voice.
Speaker: Produces sounds.
Power Management
Power on/off
1. Slide the [Power/Hold Switch] in the direction of [ ] until power comes on.
2. When the product is on, slide the [Power/Hold Switch] in the direction of [ ]
until power goes off.
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This model supports an automatic power-saving feature to minimize battery consumption.
Depending on [SETTING – Power Management - Auto Power Off], the product will be
automatically turned off when keys are not operated for a specified time. (Refer to page 78)
Using the Hold Function
1. When the product is on, lock the device by sliding the [Power/Hold Switch]
in the direction of [ ].
2. Unlock the device by sliding the [Power/Hold Switch] in the opposite direction
of [ ].
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Using the Reset Function
1. If buttons will not work while the device is being used, press [RESET].
Current time and memory data are preserved during reset.
To avoid damaging the memory, do not use reset function while the device is playing.
Charging the Battery
1. Insert a plug into a socket of power adapter, and connect with DC IN jack.
The battery will charge.
The Charge LED displays in white when charging. The LED turns off when the device is fully charged.
Turn the device off when charging. Leaving the device turned on during recharge may prevent
“Charge Complete” from being displayed.
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The battery will be fully charged within about 6 hours. (Based on fully discharged, power off).
Using the product while charging may extend the charging time and prevent the device from
being fully charged. To avoid malfunctions, only use the power adapter provided.
When connected to the USB cable, the power supply is so low that the battery may be
discharged. Verify that the device is charged by using the power adapter.
Charge and store the product at room temperature. Do not expose the device to extremes in
temperature while recharging.
The charging time might be extended if you use the product while charging.
The rechargeable battery is a consumable and the available usage time of the charged battery
becomes shorter over time.
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Connecting the Product
Connecting Earphones
1. Connect the earphones to the earphone jack.
Connecting to Your Computer
1. Turn on the device and computer.
2. Connect the device to the
computer using USB connection
and display screen offers
connection modes.
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Use ONLY the USB cable provided. Other cables may cause malfunction.
For successful computer/USB connection, disable all functions.
Check that the device is connected to a high-power USB 2.0 port. Connecting to a keyboard
or a USB hub without a power supply of its own may result in malfunction.
When connected to the USB cable, the power supply is so low that the battery may be
discharged. Verify that the device is charged by using the power adapter.
Disconnecting from your computer
1. Safely disconnect the device from your computer by clicking the icon on the
taskbar of the computer screen.
2. Confirm the device disconnection by clicking [Yes].
Depending on the operating system, for example Windows XP, the icon may be hidden from
the taskbar. Hidden icons can be displayed by clicking the indicator.
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We recommend using a safe disconnection of the operating system when disconnecting the USB.
Safe disconnection may not be performed if application programs such as Windows Explorer
or Windows Media Player are being used. Make sure that the device is safely disconnected
after all the active application programs are closed.
If safe disconnection fails, retry later. Failure to safely disconnect may result in data loss.
Copying Files (Folders) to the Product
1. After selecting files/folders to copy from the computer, drag and drop the
selected file/folder to the added drive.
2. Files (or folders) will be transferred to folders below according to their content type.
- Music : Music - Pictures : Pictures - Video : Video - Text : Ebook
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Please connect the USB cable properly.
If the power of the computer or product is turned off or the USB cable is disconnected
while copying or moving files/folders, serious damage to the memory may result.
Transfer rate may differ depending on the computer or OS environment available for
your region.
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Deleting Files (Folders) from the Product
1. Select the files/folders
to be deleted, right-click
on them and select
[Delete].
2. Click [Yes] when the
[Confirm File/Folder
Deletion] window pops
up, and the selected
files/folders will be
deleted.
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Connecting it to TV
1. Use the HDMI cable to connect the HDMI jack of the product to the external device.
2. When the video playback screen is displayed on the external device, the video
and sound of the device will be outputted through the external device.
3. Press the remote control button to view a file.
Turn on the external device, and connect it to the product.
Set [TV Out] of the video option to [ON].
Set resolution in [TV Resolution] of the video option.
Sound may not be outputted depending on the external device’s specifications.
Operate P8 with the remote control while the external device is connected.
The HDMI cable and remote control are sold separately.
The video and sound cannot be outputted through the external device in FM RADIO,
RECORDING, or eBook modes.
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If the resolution of TV is set to 480P, only the screen in video playback can be displayed on the
external device. If you want to display other screen, be sure to set to the different resolution.
Press the [TV Out] button of the remote control during video playback to immediately display
the video on the external device. Press the [TV Out] button of the remote control while using
other functions to display the home screen.
Press the [TV Out] button of the remote control with the external device not connected to turn off
the LCD of the device. Push the [Power/Hold switch] in the direction of [ ] to display the LCD.
Inserting/removing the Micro SD card
1. Turn the power off, place the Micro SD card
(see the figure) in the SD card slot, and press it gently.
2. Press it in once more and the card can be removed.
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Recommended SD cards
Brand: SanDisk, Transcend
Insert/remove the Micro SD card while the power is off.
Do not force the Micro SD card. Malfunction and damage to the Micro SD card may result.
Please do not repeatedly insert/remove the Micro SD card.
Do not remove the Micro SD card when in use. Data deletion, malfunction, or damage to the
Micro SD card may result.
If the Micro SD card is not positioned properly, the device may malfunction or the card may become stuck.
Use only the recommended Micro SD cards.
The use of other Micro SD cards may cause malfunction.
The transfer rate of the Micro SD card may differ according to the computer status.
Micro SD cards cannot be formatted using the device. Please format after connecting the
card reader to the computer.
Reformatting a Micro SD card deletes all data. Backup all data before reformatting.
Format the Micro SD card to FAT 32 system.
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If a Micro SD card is not recognized or malfunctions, reformat and retry.
Micro SD cards can be purchased separately.
Use Micro SD cards up to 32GB.
Connecting to HOST Device (Standard MSC)
1. Connect the device to the HOST
HOST Device
(Standard MSC)
device (Standard MSC) using USB
host cable when the device is off.
Some products such as Digital Camera, External HDD, etc. which need separate installation
of drive, or some devices such as Multi Card Reader which require the creation of multi-drives
might not be supported.
When connecting to the HOST device, make sure that the battery is fully charged and power
adapter is connected.
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Home Screen
Functions may be supported differently according to the model.
Home Screen Legend
: Display the current location.
: Display the USB connection.
: Display the Micro SD Card connection.
OFF : Display the mini player window by selecting Music/FM Radio.
: Set and display screen brightness.
: Display the volume level.
09:28 pm : Display the current time.
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: Battery status.
Music : Play music. (Pages 27~37)
Video : Display video files. (Pages 38~45)
FM Radio : Listen to or record FM radio. (Pages 46~53)
Picture : Display photos. (Pages 54~60)
eBook : Read text files. (Pages 61~65)
Recording : Record voice. (Pages 66~69)
Calendar : Display calendar. (Page 70)
File Browser : Check files stored in the device and Micro SD card.
(Pages 71~73)
Setting : Set user environment. (Pages 74~78)
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Using Touch Screen
1. This device is equipped with a touch screen system that is activated by
touching the screen. Touch the desired function among those displayed on the
screen to execute it.
Forcefully touching the screen with a pointer or other sharp object may damage it.
Moving Domain
1. Move the screen to [Left/Right ] on the home screen to move the domain.
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Selecting Options
1. Turn on power to display the home screen.
- Press the [ ] while using the device to display the home screen.
2. Select the desired mode to play that mode.
3. Press the [ ] while running the mode to display the previous screen.
Moving Up and Down in the List
1. Move up/down in the list by using [Up/Down ] in the list screen.
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MUSIC
Selecting Music
1. Select [Music] on the home screen to display the music list.
2. Press the desired music in the music list to play it.
Press [ ] in the music mini player window to play the desired music. Press [ / ] to hear
the previous/next song.
Select the music mini player window and press [ ] to display the music play screen.
Select the folder to access files within it. Press [ ] to go to the upper folder.
Press [Local Disk /Media Lib] in the upper right corner to change the scanning setting.
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Press [Local Disk - Recent Play] in the upper right corner to play recently played music. During
playback, press [Local Disk – Now Playing] to display the music play screen.
Continuous Playback Time: approx. 50 hours (based on MP3, 128Kbps, 44.1kHz, Vol 20,
LCD OFF, EQ Normal)
Supported file formats: MP3, WMA, OGG, WAV, APE and FLAC
Playing Music
- Press the [ / ] to control volume.
- While playing, press the [ / ] to pause/resume.
- While playing, press the [ / ] to play the previous/next music.
- While playing, move to the desired location on the progress bar by touching it.
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