IRiver SlimX iMP-550 User Manual

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Model iMP-350

User Manual

MULTI - CODEC CD PLAYER / FM TUNER

Model iMP-550

Thank you for purchasing the product.

Please read the manual carefully before use.

Model iMP-550

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

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

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

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

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INTRODUCINGTHE IRIVERWEBSITE

UNIQUE FEATURES OF IMP-550

Unique and Ultra slim design(Height : 13.7 mm) Multi-Codec CD Player

: Supports MP3, WMA and ASF format as well as conventional Audio CD.

Firmware Upgrade

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

Graphic 4 line LCD supporting Multiple Languages

: iMP-550 comes with graphic LCD which can support multiple languages, including: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, other alphabet-oriented fonts, Korean, Japanese (Katakana, Hiragana, Kanji), Chinese (Traditional, Simplified) and others. A total of 39 languages are supported.

Built-in Recharging with Over Charge Protection Circuit/ Discharging Function

:Youcanlistenthemusicduringchargingandprotectover-chargewithovercharge protection circuit. Built-in discharging function for long duration of battery life .

iRiver ShockFree Anti-Shock System+ESP function

: Using exclusive iRiver anti-skip technology, the iMP-550 provides maximum skip protection by buffering your music before playback.

ETIQUETTE Function

: Can lessen a mechanical noise when reading a CD.

Xtreme EQ

: Make your EQ as the way you like by adjusting five frequency zones and enjoy dynamic sound.

Enhanced Battery Life

: With MP3/WMA files, the iMP-550 can play for up to 55 hours using external batteries.

FM Tuner

: Auto scanning and frequency memory function make it easy for you to enjoy listening to the FM Radio.

Can play a CD recorded by Packet Write or Multi Session perfectly. WinAmp Playlist playback support Graphic User Interface Menu Support

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

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

download on our site. The Firmware Upgrade allows for premium disc readability and provides new features as well as enhancements to current features. New CODECs that will be introduced in the future will be supported via Firmware Upgrade.

Register your iRiver product online so that our Customer Service is enabled to provide support as efficiently as possible.

iRiver Limited does not assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this document or make any commitment to update the information contained herein. iRiver is a registered trademark of iRiver Limited in the Republic of Korea and /or other countries and is used under license. Microsoft Windows Media and the windows Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and /or other countries. WinAmp and WinAmp logo is registered trademark of NullSoft Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies or organization. All other product names may be trademarks of the companies with which they are associated.

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LOCATING CONTROLS(PLAYER)

Front

Back

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OPEN

Product Serial Number

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

EXTBATT:ConnectExtBattery Pack to use AA type batteries.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Locating the Controls

Player Front & Back..........................................................

Player Side, Inside............................................................

Remote Control, LCD Window..........................................

2. Getting started

Playing a Disc...................................................................

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

Operating the Remote Control..........................................

3. Useful Features

Navigation Mode...............................................................

MODE(Playback Mode)....................................................

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

-10/+10,Etiquette..............................................................

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

MENU...............................................................................

4. Additional Information

Support WinAmp Playlist..................................................

Power Supply(Adapter).....................................................

Power Supply(Rechargeable Batteries)............................

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

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

Notes................................................................................

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

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

Regulatory Informations....................................................

Safety Warning.................................................................

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8~9 10~11 12~13

14 15 16~17 18 19 20~31

32~33 34 35~37 38~39 40~41 42 43 44 45 46

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LOCATING CONTROLS(PLAYER)

Side

Inside

LOCA TING CONTROLS(REMOTE CONTROL)

Remote Control

LCD Window

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TRACK NUMBER

PLAY TIME

PLAYBACK MODE

BATTERY INDICATOR

VOLUME

/EQ/Level Meter

FOLDER NAME

PROGRAM / PLAYLIST

FILE

FORMAT

Hold

FILE NAME ID3 TAG INFORMATION

HOLD

PLAY / PAUSE / MUTE

STOP

REMOTE CONTROL/EARPHONE :Connect the Remote control/Earphone.

OPTICAL/LINE OUT : Use to record to another audio equipment or to listen through external audio equipment(Speaker etc.)

BATTERY COMPARTMENT

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Play/Pause

FM Changing

STOP

Play Next Track

Play Previous Track

Play Next Folder

Play Previous Folder

GO Forward Quickly

Go Backward Quickly

Power Off

PLAYING A DISC

ASF WMA Conventional MP3

Audio CD

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File Format displayed as below

Click

Long Click

Long Push

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Slide the open button on the side of the player and Insert the disk with the disk label facing out.

Connect Remote Control and Earphone.

Slide HOLD Switch to Off position.

Press the PLAY/STOP button to play.

Click

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push the Navi/Menu jog switch to release PRESET, select the channel by pushing the jog switch or .

OPERATING THE FM TUNER

While playing a CD, you can switch back and forth between CD and FM mode with a long click of the Mode/CD/FM Stereo button.

To select Stereo/Mono

Displayed the STEREO indicator during stereo reception.

Power Off

To mute To release the muting

Selecting Frequency(FM 87.5MHz ~ 108MHz)

FM tuner reception will be affected in weak transmission areas. When player doesn't have any preset channels, EMPTY will be displayed at preset mode then fade out.

To change frequency, push and release or .

Auto Scan function: To select memorized channel, push the Navi/Menu jog switch to release PRESET and find the memorized channel by scrolling or .

PRESET Mode : To select memorized channel, push the Navi/Menu jog switch and find the memorized channel by scrolling or .

STEREO

(ex : 87.5 87.6)

Example)

OPERATING THE FM TUNER

Memory delete function (Delete saved channels)

Select channel to be deleted by pushing the NAVI/MENU/PRESET button at preset mode.

Press and hold the memory button.

The next channel will appear when channel delete is completed. Push memory button if you want to delete the next channel also.

Push or and select the desired channels

Select CH02

Save complete

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STEREO

will exit the memory function without saving.

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Long Click

Click

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Memory Function (Save channels)

Up to 20 channels can be memorized. Auto memory function : (To save the Channels automatically)

pushtheNavi/MenujogswitchtoreleasePRESET,pushandholdthe PROGRAM/EQ/MEMORY. It is saved from CH01 to CH20 automatically.

Long Push

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OPERA TING THE REMOTE CONTROL

HOLD

The remote control operates every function using 3 jog switches and 3 buttons.

Basic Operation Function

OPERA TING THE REMOTE CONTROL

Basic Operation Function

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PLAY/PAUSE/MUTE

STOP

Push to select the previous track, broadcasting or frequency Push to select the next track, broadcasting or frequency To activate Navigation function to set or release the preset

function(FM).

To activate Menu function

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Push-10buttontogobacktotheprevious10thtrack. Push+10buttontogobacktothenext10thtrack.

Push and hold +10 button to activate/release the iRiver Shock Free or Etiquette function.

To set the CD playback mode or FM Stereo mode. To select CD or FM function.

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Push VOL - to decrease volume Push VOL + to increase volume

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To set CD Program/ Interval repeat playback

To save/ delete FM channels. To playing CD/ select EQ

Long C

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To stop CD playback To power on

To power on, play CD or pause

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Set the HOLD switch on the remote control to ON to not operate the buttons on the remote control.

Set the HOLD switch on the remote control to OFF to operate the buttons on the remote control.

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MODE(PLAYBACK MODE)

REPEAT

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 disk repeatedly.

You can enjoy various ways of playing by using playback mode. Please refer to the function controls (page 28) for user-defined configurations.

When MODE button switch is pushed, icon in the playback mode indicator is changed.

NAVIGATION

Navigation is the function used to search tracks.

To start NAVIGATION

Select Folder or Scroll to Upper Folder

Select the track

Scroll up

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Scroll to Upper Folder

Select present Folder

Click

Scroll down

Click

Long Click

Click

SHUFFLE

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

INTRO

INTRO: Play beginning 10 seconds of each track in sequential order. INTRO HIGHLIGHT: Plays 10 seconds from the spot 1 minute was played for each track in sequential order. For example, song A plays 10 seconds from 1 minute into the song, so the highlight ends at 1 minute 10 seconds. Then song B plays 10 seconds from 1 minute into the song, so the highlight ends at 1 minute 10 seconds, andsoforthwitheachtrack.

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PROGRAM MODE

Cancel Program Mode

While Playing

While in Stop Mode

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

The program mode icon appears

Interval Repeat

Play a selected interval repeatedly

Program play

A-B interval will be repeated.

Press button again to cancel.

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

Press button again to select theending<B>Point.

PROGRAM MODE

Activating Program mode

The order of track

in the CD

The order of

programmed track

Program mode: Play tracks in your own playlists.

Select Program/Playlist:

Playback play lists if the disc contains WinAmp play list *.m3u files. (Refer to page 32~33)

ProgrammodeisactivatedwhileinStopMode. Repeat A-B is activated while in Play Mode.

At stop mode

Change to Program mode

After selecting the desired track using , , -10, +10 button,

To add all the songs in a certain folder, use NAVI/MENU button and select the folder using or button and then press PROGRAM button. (It can not add the folder within a folder)

TO REMOVE A PROGRAMMED SONG

Select the song to be deleted using the PROGRAM/EQ button and press the Mode button. The program list will be updated automatically.

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-10/+10, ETIQUETTE FUNCTION

-10/+10 Function

During playback, push the MODE/CD

FM/STEREO lever to -10 to go back to the previous 10th track, and push it to +10 to go forward to the next 10th track.

iRiver ShockFree This is the function to prevent skipping when playing a Standard Audio CD.

Toggle On/Off by sliding MODE/CD FM/STEREO lever +10 side during PLAY mode. Caution: Poorly recorded CDs may have inferior disc readability while the iRiver ShockFree mode is activated. In this case, please disable the iRiver ShockFree mode.

Press and hold the PROGRAM/EQ/MEMORY button to display the current EQ. Every time you click this button, the EQ mode scrolls in sequential order.

Note: Please refer to the Function Control (Page 31) for configuring

Xtreme EQ.

EQ MODE

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EQ MODE

ETIQUETTE FUNCTION

During stop mode, push and hold the MODE/CD

FM/STEREO lever to +10 to

activate the ETIQUETTE function. Etiquette Function

Etiquette function lets the SORT be set to “Physical Address”(Refer to page 23), TAG INFORMATION to “OFF”(Refer to page 24). Mechanical noise is lessen when reading a CD.

Long Push

iRiver Shock Free Function

Long Push

When moving or jolting : activate the iRiver Shock Free When playing poorly recorded CDs : disable the iRiver Shock Free When listening at the clam place, to lessen a mechanical noise : activate the Etiquette function

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When the battery level is low

It beeps every 10 minutes. ( Beep sound can be on/off. For details, please refer to page. 22)

iFP product may not function properly. Replacing battery or charging

is recommended.

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From Main Menu to Sub Menu

Each control option is configured by following buttons.

Exit Sub Menu

To exit from the main menu.

Shift between Menus

Push the button to move

to previous menu, push the button to move to next menu. between main menu and sub menu.

Enter Sub Menu

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MENU (FUNCTION CONTROLS)

Configuration

Function Control is subject to change with different firmware versions. Users can configure their own settings.

Menu Operation

MAIN MENU

SUB MENU

When you select a sub menu, you can set your preference to be displayed.

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

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CHARGE FUNCTION

Select Charging or discharging for rechargeable batteries. OFF : Charging and Recharging is not operated. CHARGE ON : Select charging for rechargeable batteries. DISCHARGE & CHARGE : Charge after discharging the rechargeable batteries. When discharging is completed, change to CHARGE ON automatically.(Refer to page 36~37)

MULTI SESSION

OFF : do not support the Multi Session ON : support the Multi Session

In case audio CD is not made of Multi Session. set the Multi Session to “OFF” to shorten the access time.

charge function

multi-session

MULTI-SESSION

GENERAL

SORT

:ItisusefulwhenyousortfilesonCD.

If directory structure is like as right picture, the setting order is like as follows.

BREADTH FIRST : DEPTH FIRST : PHYSICAL ADDR. : It is sorted as the sequence of recording order independent of directory structure.

* You should set sort at stop mode.

ROOT

ex)

MENU(GENERAL)

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LOAD DEFAULT VALUE

: Initialize to original factory setting.

Button operation is as below

(Select Default Menu) (movetoYES)

(Select YES : INITIALIZATION)

MENU(GENERAL)

RESUME

: 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.

SOUND FADE IN

: When activated, volume increases

graduallyatplaybackmodetoprevent sudden loudness.

LANGUAGE

(supports 39 languages)

: 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. (For example, if a CD is created in a Korean version of Windows, the language setting should be Korean for proper title display)

BEEP VOLUME

: Configure beep sound with volume level.

Set to “0” for OFF.

GENERAL

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CD ESP

: This is the function to prevent skipping when playing a Standard Audio CD. For best sound quality, it is recommended to use the 80 SEC option, for maximum skip protection, 320 SEC option is suggested. If 320 sec is set, the sound goes worse than 80 sec setting according to data compression.

MP3 CD(128Kbps, 44KHz) is always operated 900sec option.

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MENU (TIMER & CONTROL)

STOP POWER OFF

: Automatically turns power off at stop mode.

Time range can be made from 1~60 minutes.

and button can be used for time setting.

This function only works in CD function.

FF/RW SCAN

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.

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

SLEEP POWER OFF(Minute step)

: Automatically power off after fixed time

(Time range can be set from 0 to 99 minutes). You can listen beep sound before power off. By using button, you can select beep sound to ON or OFF.

Use or button to adjust time.

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

TIMER(Set Auto Power Off)

CONTROL

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BATTERY INDICATOR

Adjust level of battery indicator. If select lower number, the level of battery indicator is higher. And if select higher number, the level of battery indicator is lower.

MENU (DISPLAY)

LCD CONTRAST

: Adjust LCD contrast of remote control.

Contrast can be adjusted by using the

and buttons.

VISUALIZATION

: Visualizes audio signal at play mode. LEVEL METER

WAVEFORM PROGRESSIVE

TAG INFORMATION

ON : Displays track with ID3 tag information or

with lyrics if there are lyrics.

OFF : Displays track with file name.

BACK-LIGHT(SEC)

Select the back-lighting time ADAPTER ALWAYS ON : Select it by using

button.If the adapter is connected, backlight is always on and if the adapter is disconnected, backlight is on whenever you press the button.

0 : Backlight is off. 21: Backlight is always on. Adjust the lighting time(1~20Sec) by using and button.

TIME

Normal : display elapsed time. Remain : display remaining time.

Note:IncaseofVBRMP3file,theremaining

time may display accurately.

DISPLAY

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When you turn the tag information ON during track playback, display will begin with the next track played. CAPTION OFF : You can turn off lyric display of synchronized MP3. You can select tag information display preference using or button.

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SOUND BALANCE

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 earphone.

MENU(CONTROL)

EQ LIMIT

ON : Limit the control of equalizer frequency to

prevent distortion of sound.

OFF : You can enjoy original sound though

distortion of sound may occur.

TAGAUTOEQ

ON : Can automatically change EQ by reading the genre of TAG Information. OFF : EQ set by user is operated.

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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,

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

ADAPTER VOLUME

35 ON : When the Adapter is connected, the volume always remains at level 35. OFF : No use of Adapter volume.

It is useful when using by connecting Car Audio.

MENU(CONTROL)

SCROLL SPEED

: Adjust scroll speed of the character(music

title or artist) by 1x/2x/4x

Vertical : The scroll goes from up to down

Horizontal : The scroll goes from the left to

the right.

AUTO PAUSE

When Auto Pause is ON, you will need to press Play button after the disc loads. Auto Pause also pauses the disc after each song and you will need to press Play button to play.

FF/RW SCAN SPEED

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

and button can be used for this setting.

It is useful when fast-searching a music.

FF/RW SKIP

Off : Disables the skip feature. 10: Plays the previous 10th or the next 10th song. Directory: Jump to the Previous/Next folder.

Holding after one pushing of and button can be used for this setting.

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-10/+10 button

-10/+10 : During playback, go back to the previous 10th track, and push it to +10 to go forward to the next 10th track. Directory : -/+10 button works as folder skip.

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MENU(PLAYBACK MODE)

BOOKMARK

This is the function for fast search by using BOOKMARK. Bookmark function is activated under the Study mode.

Long slide of lever to -10 will add/delete/move the bookmark.

Bookmarks can be reserved up to 20 on a disc. When controlling the BOOKMARK, you can recognize what is the order of BOOKMARK by numbers of beep sound.

Bookmark Add : Long slide -10/+10 lever to -10 and click PROGRAM/EQ button to add the present location into the bookmark.

Bookmark Delete : Long slide -10/+10 lever to -10 and click MODE/CD

FM button to delete the present location from bookmark.

Whenever you press Mode/CD

FM button, the bookmark will be

deleted in backward sequence. Moving to next bookmark : Long slide -10/+10 lever to -10 and press

jog lever to move to the next bookmark.

Moving to previous bookmark : Long slide -10/+10 lever to -10 and press

jog lever to move to the previous bookmark.

STUDY BEEP MODE

This is the function to make beep sound whenever operating the buttons for blind persons, the function is same as 5 SEC MODE.

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MENU(PLAYBACK 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. For example, song A plays 10 seconds from 1 minute into the song, so the highlight ends at 1 minute 10 seconds.

REPEAT MODE / SHUFFLE MODE

: The setting value changes when you press the MODE button.(Multi selection capable)

PLAYBACK MODE

STUDY MODE

BEEP : This mode has been devised for the visually impaired. It allows the user to know each button's movement using a beep sound. When 5 SEC MODE is set it will forward to the next 5 seconds within the song with a short slide of the -10/+10 lever toward +10. 10 SEC MODE performs the same function, and forwards to the next 10 seconds in the song.

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Only the selected play mode will be applied when you press the MODE button (For details, please refer p. 15)

To select

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MENU (Xtreme EQ)

Xtreme EQ

Select the frequency band.

Xtreme EQ : You can set EQ pattern(Bass or treble) to your liking.

It is set from -12dB to +12dB by 3dB stepping.

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MENU(PLAYBACK MODE)

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

NAME

: You can input your name or text.

MODE

Button Operation

Initial loading

Stop during playback

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Save and Exit

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

To delete the character, push MODE button.

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

To scroll between English and your preferred language, use STOP button

To shorten the reading time of CD...

- Set the “MULTI SESSION” to “OFF”.

- Create a CD at a lower speed.

To use the batteries(Rechargeable batteries) longer...

- Select the SORT in the menu to

PHYSICAL ADDR .

- Select the TAG INFORMATION to “OFF”.

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

- Select the BACK-LIGHTING time shortly.

- Select the SHUFFLE mode to OFF.

Setting is completed.

Set the desired level.

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To move, use and button and to select, use

SUPPORT WINAMP PLAYLIST

Press NAVI/MENU button 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.

RESERVATION FUNCTION

Press NAVI/MENU button during playback to select the next song to be played, then press PROGRAM button to queue that song.

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Example Press NAVI/MENU button during playback.

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SUPPORT WINAMP PLAYLIST

How to use WINAMP PLAYLIST

Make a PLAYLIST ( .M3U) using WINAMP.

Winamp Execution Screen

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

1. Launch WINAMP and add songs to make a list.

Make a disc with the .M3U and the files added to the playlist. Load the disc into iMP-550. Press PROGRAM button 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 button.

Click the SAVE LIST button.

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

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POWERSUPPL Y

(RECHARGEABLEBATTERIES)

Using rechargeable batteries:

Using external batteries’ pack

Do not mix rechargeable batteries with dry batteries. 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, wipe off any residue in the battery compartment and insert new batteries. Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.

Lift the cover of player and remove the covers of batteries compartment. Insert two rechargeable batteries (stick type) by matching the + and -

polarity (see diagram below) in the battery compartments and close the covers.

CAUTION!

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(AA size x 2ea)

ABOUT POWER SUPPLY (ADAPTER)

Using AC POWER ADAPTER

Use only an AC adapter purchased from iRiver designed for the iMP-550. Connect the Adapter to 4.5V DC jack on the player and AC outlet.

Disconnect Adapter when not in use

Do not handle this player with a wet hand.

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The external battery pack can be attached as shown in the figure. Two AA size alkaline batteries are used in the external battery pack.

CAUTION!

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Discharge & Charge

Install rechargeable batteries.(Refer to page 35).

Connect the AC adapter to the player.(Refer to page 34).

Press PLAY button to power on the player and Set the “CHARGE FUNCTION to DISCHARGE & CHARGE” to charge after discharging.(Refer to page 23)

is displayed after 5 sec when discharging at the playback mode.

L.C.D window is changed as left if click and hold the stop button during discharging at the playback mode

After discharging is completed, it is changed to CHARGING mode and CHARGE function in the menu is changed to

CHARGE ON .

The player automatically powers off when done charging.

POWERSUPPL Y

(RECHARGEABLEBATTERIES)

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Recharging Method

Install rechargeable batteries.(Refer to page 35).

Connect the AC adapter to the player.(Refer to page 34).

Press PLAY button to power on the player and then it starts to charge. It is needed to set the CHARGE FUNCTION to

CHARGE ON .(Refer to page

23)

is displayed after 5 sec when charging at the

playback mode.

L.C.D window is changed as left if click and hold the stop button during charging at the playback mode

When Charging

POWERSUPPL Y(RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES)

Charging/Discharging time (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.

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After charging is completed at the playback mode, charging

indicator( ) is changed to adapter indicator( ).

The player automatically powers off when done charging.

Fully charged batteries is no more charged.

After charging is completed at the playback mode, charging

indicator( ) is changed to adapter indicator( ).

The player automatically powers off when done charging at the stop

mode.

When discharging

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

AC adapter does not work.

Remote control does not work.

Battery lifetime differs

Characters in LCD are corrupted.

Poor FM Reception

Recharging does not work.

Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this player will be used meets the required voltage.

Check whether the plug is connected to the proper jack on the player.

Check whether the HOLD switch is ON(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

Display Language and confirm whether the right language has been selected. (Refer to page 22.)

Adjust the position of the player and remote control. If the electrical equipment causes interference to the iMP-550, turn off the electrical equipment near the player or move them away from the player. Use of remote control will improve reception as it functions as an antenna. Connect remote control to enjoy the clean sound.

Check whether the adapter plug is properly connected. Check whether the batteries inserted are rechargeable? Fully charged batteries is no more charged. Check whether the CHARGE FUNCTION in the menu is set to “OFF”

Should any problem continue after you have checked these symptoms, please contact iRiver sales representatives.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

No Power On

Loading stopped or 'No DISC' displayed on LCD

No Sound or noise is heard

Check whether the batteries have been inserted in proper polarity (+ and -). Check whether the HOLD switch on remote is ON (Switch to OFF position) Check whether the player door is opened. Check whether the rechargeable batteries are not charged.

Check whether the CD is dirty or defective (clean it or change to new CD). Check whether the CD is inserted properly. Check whether dirt are attached in optical lens (remove the dirt with a soft cloth). Check whether moisture condensation has occurred (leave the CD player aside for several hours until the moisture evaporates). Check whether the CD is inserted. Problem may occur due to the characteristic deviation between CD-RW recorder and CDR/RW disc (burn the disc in low speed). Use packet write disc with full formatting done.

Check whether VOLUME is set to “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 a noise or sound cut off. Try another file again. Excessive jolting may affect MP3, WMA, and audio CD discs to proper playback.

Should any problem continue after you have checked these symptoms, please contact iRiver sales representatives.

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PRECAUTIONS

On Player

Do not leave the SlimX 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.

Keep the lens on the SlimX clean and do not touch it. If you do so, the

lens may be damaged and the SlimX will not operate properly.

Do not put any heavy objects on top of the CD player. The CD player and

the CD may be damaged.

Do not wrap the player with cloth or blanket that may cause malfunction.

On Headphones and Earphones

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 listening to continuous, 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.

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PRECAUTIONS

On Handling Disc

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.

On Safety

Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the console, 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.

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ACCESSORIES

Remote control

Earphone and Earphone Sponge

Carrying Case

Rechargeable batteries

(2 EA)

User manual/Warranty card

AC Adapter

External battery pack

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MUL

TI - CODEC CD PL

YER / FM TUNER

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NOTES

During playback, CDs damaged with dirt or a scratch may make a pop sound, clipping sound, or cut off.

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 playlist) within a disc can be

recognized. Track information is displayed 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 of the rechargeable batteries is 55 hours with

external battery pack. (In case of playing General Audio CD, Maximum playback time is 24 hours.)

(Reference : MP3, 44.1KHz, 128kbps, Volume Center) Battery lifetime indicator may vary depending on the battery type and

operation mode(CD/FM/Charge).

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Earphone conversion plug

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

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20Hz~20KHz 12mW(L) +12mW(R) at 16

Max. Volume

8mW(L) + 8mW(R) at 32

Max. Volume

0.76V rms(47K

) Max. Volume

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

2dB(Line Out)

STEREO(L+R)

87.5MHz~108MHz 12mW(L) +12mW(R) at 16

Max. Volume

8mW(L) + 8mW(R) at 32

Max. Volume

0.76V rms(47K

) Max. Volume 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, MultiSession MPEG 1/2/2.5 Layer 3, WMA ,ASF 8Kbps ~ 320 Kbps ID3VI,ID3V22.0,ID3V23.0 DC 4.5V , 1.2A Stick type Ni-MH battery 2 EA Two1.5VAASizebatteries Approx. 130.5(W) x 140(D) x 13.7(H)mm Approx. 145g (without Battery) 0

~40

REGULATORY INFORMATION

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Frequency/Range Headphone output Line output level

S/N ratio

Frequency Characteristics

No of Channels FM Frequency range

Headphone Output Line output level

S/N ratio Antenna

CD Type

CD-R/RW Readability File TYPE

Bit Rate Tag AC Adapter Rechargeable Battery External Battery Pack Dimension Weight Operational Temperature

Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS

IRiver SlimX iMP-550 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual