IRiver PMP-100 Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

Portable Multimedia Player

Model PMP-100 Series

Thank you for purchasing the product.

Please read the manual carefully before use.

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Model PMP-100 Series

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Windows, Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Media Player are the registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

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Neither the Manufacturer, importers nor dealers is responsible for any accidental damage including bodily injury or any damage resulting from misuse or unsuitable operation by you.

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The information on this manual is prepared with the current player specifications. The manufacturer, iRiver Limited, is adding new features to the product and may persistently apply new technologies hereafter. All standards may be changed at any time without notice.

Welcome

Obtain information about your player, look for updates, and find answers to questions at our web site.

iRiver website address is www.iriver.com. The site provides product information and customer support. Use the firmware (system software) upgrade function of our

products from the site to continuously improve the product performance.

Thank your for your iRiver purchase. The PMP-100 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.

Thank your for your iRiver purchase.

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Certification

Trademarks

Limited Liability

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CE, FCC, MIC

Handling notices for safety

Product

Handling notices for safety

Electricity

Please read before using for your safety.

Do not overload a single power circuit. Overheating or fire can result.

Do not kink or crease the power cable or place heavy objects on the power cable. Fire can result from damaged power cables.

Do not handle power plug and adapter with wet hands. Electrical Shock may result.

Firmly plug the adapter into the wall socket. Fire can result from improper use.

Unplug the AC adapter during electrical storms. Electrical Shock may result.

Use only the supplied AC adapter. Use of nonauthorized power adapters is not recommended. Damage to your player may result from improper use.

Unplug adapter when it s not in use. Fire can result from improper use.

Immediately power off the player and unplug the AC adapter if water or other liquids are present. Fire can result from improper use.

Immediately power off the player and unplug the AC adapter if smoke or odors emit from the player or adapter. Fire can result from improper use.

Avoid contact with water and other liquids and dry immediately with a soft cloth should contact occur. Damage to your player may result from improper use.

Do not use water or chemicals to clean the player. Clean the surface with a soft cloth. Damage to your player may result from improper use.

Do not clean with chemical or detergent. It damages the surface and scraps paint.

Do not use excessive force on the buttons or attempt to disassemble the device. Damage to your player may result from improper use.

Keep out of direct sunlight and extreme heat and cold. Damage to your player may result from improper use.

Do not drop or subject the device to impact. Damage to your player may result from improper use.

Do not place objects inside the device other than CD

s 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.

Keep away from harsh environments including humid, dusty, and smoky areas. Damage to your player may result from improper use.

Others

Handling notices for safety

Do not use headphones / earphones while cycling, driving, or operating any motorized vehicle. It is dangerous and is illegal in some areas.

Reduce volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crosswalk.

Do not use headphone / earphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise against listening to continuous, loud and extended play.

Reduce volume or stop using the player if you experience a ringing in your ears. Hearing experts advise against listening to continuous, loud and extended play.

Do not use at high volume for continuous listening. Hearing experts advise against listening to continuous, loud and extended play.

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

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

Product

Handling notices for safety

Do not disassemble or modify.

Keep the player away from strong magnets. Damage to your player may result from improper use.

Do not simultaneously connect the earphone jack, Line-In/Out jack, and USB jack to one device (i.e. a PC). The product's power may be turned off.

The following icons are displayed to indicate HOLD status.

: The HOLD function is set in both the player and the remote control

(Option). : The HOLD function is set in the player. : The HOLD function is set in the remote control (Option).

When stopped or in recording standby mode, the player automatically

turns off according to the setting of “STOP POWER OFF” on the Setup.

If the player is disconnected suddenly or turned off during file transfer,

it may cause data loss and an error screen may appear on the player. If this happens, attach the player to your PC and run the Windows Scan Disk utility.

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3.5inch 260,000 Color TFT LCD

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Movies and videos come to life on the 3.5 inch color TFT LCD screen.

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Full color menus make for easy navigation.

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Supports 38 languages including traditional and simplified Chinese.

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Built-in help screens for guidance in every function.

Portable Entertainment + Home Theater

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Store and play movies, video, music, pictures, and more. All on the built-in color display.

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FM Tuner and FM recording Built in FM tuner with memory presets and automatic searching. Record from any FM station using the FM recording function.

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Advanced Audio recording Record voice notes and make recordings from external audio equipment (CD players, tape decks, etc.) with the Line-In recording feature.

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TV Out Take your videos with you and watch them on the big screen. Use the TV out plug to attach to any TV or video screen to view videos, movies, and picture files.

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Detachable Li-ion Rechargeable battery.

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Onboard speaker Listen to music or movies without earphones thorough the built-in speaker.

1-1. Features

Before using

1-1. Features

Before using

Data sharing without a PC - USB Host

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Data sharing without a PC - USB Host USB Host allows for transfer from certain portable devices without the need of a computer. The Browser function allows the PMP-100 series player to interface with other USB devices such as Digital Cameras and External Hard Drives.

Some devices, even with UMS support, may not be compatible with the PMP-100 series. Please visit our web site for more details about compatible devices. Future devices may be supported via firmware upgrades to the PMP-100, but no compatibility guarantees are made by iRiver or your device manufacturer.

Portable Hard Drive with USB 2.0 and USB Host

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External hard drive Works just an external USB 2.0 hard drive for storing and transferring files to almost any PC.

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Easy to use - Easy Navigation/Playlist Easy to locate movies, songs, playlists, and pictures. PMP supports up to 999 folders for the ultimate in organization.

1-2. Components

Before using

Accessories may change without notice.

PMP-100 series

Remote Control (Option)

Earphones and CoversAC Adapter

Installation CD

USB Device Cable

Manual/Warranty form (Quick Start Guide)

Audio Line-In Cable

AV Cable

USB Host Cable

Rechargeable Battery (1EA)

Carrying Case

1-1. Features

Before using

Firmware Upgrade/Multi-Codec Player

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Constant state-of-the-art performance - firmware upgrade Latest features and fixes available with firmware updates.

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Full featured Multimedia Player The PMP-100 will play movie files (MPEG4, XviD encoded AVI and ASF) , photo files (JPG, BMP) and music files (MP3, WMA, ASF, WAV) on the built-in LCD screen.

Powerful Sound Options

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5 Preset and 1 User set equalizer Select one of the 5 preset EQ (Normal, Rock, Jazz, Classical, Ultra Bass) or set your own with the User EQ.

2-1. Locating the controls

Getting started

Player : Rear/Bottom View

Battery lock Detachable Rechargeable battery Strap Stand USB port (USB2.0 DEVICE)

USB port cover USB port (USB1.1 HOST) Line in / AV out jack TV/HOLD/LCD switch Reset

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T V LCD off/enabled Video out

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HOLD Disabled button function

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LCD LCD on/disabled Video out

2-1. Locating the controls

Getting started

Player : Top/Front view

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Remote control (Option) / earphones jack Strap

DC IN 5.0V jack Rechargeable battery HELP (

) button REC (

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) button

POWER ON/OFF ( ) button

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SELECT buttons

Speaker HDD indicator Charging indicator LCD screen Microphone PLAY/PAUSE/STOP (

) button NAVI ( ) button A (A-B) button B (EQ/MODE) button

Actual player may vary slightly from images shown. Functions are similar.

2-2. LCD screen display

Getting started

Function selection mode

Video : Playing video files. Photo : Viewing photo files. Music : Playing music files. Radio : FM radio listening. Record: Recording from the microphone or connected equipment Setup: Customizing the function setting. Browser : Searching folders/files

2-1. Locating the controls

Getting started

Remote Control (Option)

Earphones Jack PREVIOUS/Reverse (

) POWER ON/OFF, Play/Pause/Stop (

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NEXT/Forward (

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Remote Control Jack Clip Volume -/Down Volume +/Up Remote control hold switch

2-2. LCD screen display

Getting started

Music playback

File name Artist Folder name (Title) Hold indicator (Machine / Remote control<Option> / Both) Volume level Battery indicator Clock

Playback mode/status Progress bar Play time (Elapsed l Remain) Level meter EQ mode Bit rate Sample rate File Format

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Video playback

Photo view

2-2. LCD screen display

Getting started

Battery indicator

Elapsed time

Progress bar

Clock

Volume level

Total playing time

Magnification of photo

Symmetry

Rotation angle

File information

File name

Playback mode/status

2-3. Connecting and installation

Getting started

about battery indicator

If the battery is fully discharged, the red battery icon is displayed on the LCD.

If the battery is fully discharged...

Low Battery will appear when the player is powered on if the battery is low on charge. The player will power itself off.

Charge the player again before use.

Fully charged

used

Fully discharged

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If the player turn off because the battery is all worn out, please turn on the player after connecting the AC adapter and charge over the 20 second.

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If the battery is detached while the player is operated by AC adapter, the player is turned off for system protection.

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FM radio mode

Recording Mode

2-2. LCD screen display

Getting started

Stereo/Mono Channel Frequency Range

Total preset number

Region

Preset

on/off

Free space

Bit rate

Record status

Record File Name

Sample rate

Recording file format

Record elapsed time

Source

2-3. Connecting and installation

Getting started

Charging

Charging by using USB cable

Push the USB lock to open the protective cover.

Connect the USB cable to the player ‘s USB Device Port.

The light will turn off when charging is complete.

Connect the USB cable to the PC’s USB port. A charging indicator light will illuminate while the player is charging.

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The charging time : Approx. 4 hours (At full discharge)

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The playback time : Approx. 4 hours (Video)

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2-3. Connecting and installation

Getting started

Charging

Charging by using AC adapter

Use only the AC Power Adapter supplied with the player. The AC operating voltage of this player is 100~240V, 50/60Hz.

Connect the AC adapter to the player's DC IN 5.0V connector.

Connect the AC adapter plug to a power socket. (AC adapter for this player is 120~240V, 50/60Hz.) If a power source is connected when the player is turned off, a charging indicator light will illuminate while the player is charging.

Press and hold the POWER button while charging to start the player in Function selection mode.

The light will turn off when charging is complete.

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Connecting the remote control (Option)/earphones

2-3. Connecting and installation

Getting started

1. Connect the remote control (Option) to the socket on the top of the player.

2. Connect the earphones jack to the earphone socket of the remote control (Option).

Connecting to audio equipment

Line-In : Connect external input devices for Line-In audio recording.

1. Connect the Line-Out or earphone socket of the external device to the Line-In/Video out socket of the player with the Line-In cable.

2. Use the recording feature to record with the desired setting. See Page 66 for Audio Recording instructions.

2-3. Connecting and installation

Getting started

About the Rechargeable battery

Detaching the rechargeable battery

Slide the battery onto the player until it locks into place.

Press the lock to release the battery and slide it out of the player.

Attaching the rechargeable battery

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Charge and store the battery at room temperature. It may not charge properly in hot or cold temperature environments.

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Do not attempt to disassemble the battery. Do not expose the battery to open flame.

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These activities could cause the battery to explode resulting in serious injury.

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Do not contact the connectors of the battery to metal objects, or an electrical shock may occur.

Note

Push

2-3. Connecting and installation

Getting started

Operate the software

PMP Manager installation

Insert the Installation CD into the CDROM drive. The installation will start automatically.

Click “Next” to continue installation.

If the product is connected, disconnect it from the PC and press the "OK" button. The message is displayed even if the product is not connected to the PC.

Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP will recognize the PMP-100 as a USB drive automatically and you can use the player without installing PMP Manager. Look for the "PMP" drive by opening My Computer. For Windows 98 SE users, the PMP Manager must be installed for the computer to recognize the player. All users must install PMP Manager to use the Database function.

Select the folder to Install. Click “OK”.

2-3. Connecting and installation

Getting started

Connecting to a TV

1. Select TV from "TV/HOLD/LCD" switch.

2. Connect AV cable with player as shown on the diagram below.

3. Connect RCA jack to the TV as shown on the diagram below. (Yellow - Video, White - Audio L.ch, Red - Audio R.ch)

2-3. Connecting and installation

Getting started

Operate the software

Connecting to a PC

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

Turn on the player, open the protective cover of the USB port, and connect the USB cable. “CONNECTED” icon will appear on the LCD screen of the player.

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

Type A

Type B

USB port on the PC

USB port on the player

(USB2.0/Device)

USB cable

Type A

Type B

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

Complete the driver installation after installing the PMP Manager software.

2-3. Connecting and installation

Getting started

Operate the software

Click “Next” after confirming the installation folder. The installation is in process.

Click “Finish” after the installation is completed.

2-3. Connecting and installation

Getting started

Operate the software

Installing the device driver manually

(Windows98 SE only)

If the player is not recognized by the PC, an "Add new hardware wizard" window is opened. Click the "Next" button.

Click the "Search for the best device driver (recommended)" and click the "Next" button.

Click ‘the specify a location’ option and click the "Browse" button.

Select the installation folder that includes the iRiverH.inf file (C:\Program Files\iRiver\PMP100\ drivers) and click the "OK" button.

2-3. Connecting and installation

Getting started

Operate the software

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

Windows XP and Windows 2000 will display a "Device Attached" icon.

Windows may ask to install a driver for the PMP. Please follow the provided driver installation guide on the following page.

Once installed, open Windows Explorer and an additional drive should be listed called “PMP-100”.

Note

2-3. Connecting and installation

Getting started

Operate the software

To copy/delete files/folders

The player will show up as a new drive in Windows Explorer.

To copy files/folders

Click and Drag files from the PC to the player.

To delete files/folders

To delete files or folders from the player, select the files (folders) to be deleted and press "Delete" on the keyboard. Click “Yes” when asked to confirm the delete.

When deleting files, some computers will move them to the Recycle Bin on your desktop. Be sure to empty your PC's Recycle Bin to make sure the space on the PMP is available for new file transfers."

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When the player is attached to a computer for an extended period of time, be sure to plug in the AC adapter. Low batteries can prevent proper functioning of the player.

Note

Operate the software

2-3. Connecting and installation

Getting started

When the folder is located, click the "Next" button.

Click the "Next" button.

Click the "Finish" button to finish the installation.

Turning on/off the player

Turning on the player

3-1. Basic operation

Basic operation

Connect the remote control (Option) or earphones.

Press and hold the POWER button to turn on the player.

The following icons are displayed to indicate HOLD status.

: The HOLD function is set in both the player and the remote control

(Option). : The HOLD function is set in the player. : The HOLD function is set in the remote control (Option).

When stopped or in recording standby mode, the player automatically

turns off according to the setting of “STOP POWER OFF” on the Setup.

Note

Put the HOLD switch to LCD

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2-3. Connecting and installation

Getting started

Operate the software

Safely removing the player from the PC

Click the “Safely removing device” icon in the PC tray.

Click “Stop iRiver PMP-100-Driver (X)” or “Safely Remove TOSHIBA MK1 3GAL USB Disk Drive (X:)”. (Where X is the drive letter assigned to the PMP) Click the following popup message.

Click the Confirm button in the hardware safe removal window

Disconnect the USB cable between the player and host PC. The following message is displayed in the LCD screen.

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The tray icon may be hidden in some Windows XP operating system settings. Click the "Display hidden icon" to view the hidden icon.

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Hardware safe removal may not be available while using some applications such as Windows Explorer or Windows Media Player. Please close all applications using the player before the hardware safe removal process.

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In some Windows XP operation system settings, hardware safe removal is temporarily unavailable due to some internal system communication.

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DISCONNECTING

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