IRIVER IFP899 MP3 PLAYER User Manual 2

IRIVER LIMITED MP3 PLAYER Users Manual 2

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Users Manual 2

ConvenientFunctionsConvenientFunctionsContents5NAVIGATION (SEARCHING)PLAYBACK MODEPROGRAM MODEEQ MODEMENUBasic OperationGeneralDisplayTimerControlModeNameSound5-15-35-55-85-95-105-125-145-175-205-245-265-27
ASF WMAOGG MP3ConvenientFunctionsNavigation(Searching)Navigation5-2Navigation(Searching)ConvenientFunctionsNavigation5-1Navigate to locate tracks to play.YoucanselectasongbypressingtheNAVI/MENUbuttonandusingtheVOL+,VOL-switch.NAVI/MENU button1122Select the track44Select folder or scroll to upper folder33Scroll upScroll downSelect the upper folderScroll upSelect thefolder or fileScroll downScroll upScroll downSelect the trackFILE FORMATIRM (iRiver Rights Management)iRiver Rights Management is a digital music format.Please visit our web site for details about this music format.IRM
MODE(PlaybackMode)INTRO5-4MODE(PlaybackMode)MODE(PlaybackMode)5-3You can set various Repeat and Shuffleoptions by choosing these selections underMode. Change the Repeat or Shuffle modeby pressing the MODE button. Please referto the MODE function controls (page 5-24)for user-defined configuration.When the MODE/REC button is pushed, theicon in the playback mode indicator is changed.Play a single track repeatedly.Play all tracks in the folder and stop.Play all tracks in the folder repeatedly.Play all tracks in the player repeatedly.REPEATRandomly play all tracks in the player and stop.Play a single track repeatedly.Skip forward will select a new random track to play repeatedly.Randomly play all tracks in the folder and stop.Randomly play all tracks in the folder repeatedly.Randomly play all tracks in the player repeatedly.SHUFFLEIntervalRepeat(A-B)Repeat a selected interval.A-B interval will be repeated.Press the button once toselect the beginning <A>point.Press the button again to selectthe ending <B> point.INTRO: Plays the beginning 10 seconds of each track in sequentialorder.INTRO HIGHLIGHT: Plays 10 seconds from 1 minute into each track insequential order. You can set this function in the MENU function.(Refer topage 5-25)ConvenientFunctionsConvenientFunctions
ProgramPlaybackActivatingProgrammode5-6ProgramPlaybackActivatingProgrammode5-5You can listen to your favorite songs by using Program Mode.Click the MEMORY/EQ button at Stop playback.The program list is displayed. If the player has been programmed already, the currentprogram list will display.1122To save all files in the folder as the program listAfter selecting a folder to save, then press the MEMORY/EQ button to save all files inthe folder. Sub folders are not added.3344After programming, press PLAY/STOP buttonto play the tracks in sequential order.ProgramPlaybackScroll to PROGRAM modeMusic nameClickNumbers ofprogram listClickThe PROGRAM mode icon appearsPush the VOL +, VOL - switch to select the number to be programmed.Press the NAVI/MENU button once and navigate to the desired track. Pressthe NAVI/MENU button again to save that track to the program list.Press the MEMORY/EQ button to save the program list.ConvenientFunctionsConvenientFunctions
EQModeEQMODE5-8ProgramPlaybackToremovefilesfromtheprogramlist5-7Push the NAVI/MENU button toward VOL - at Stop mode.Program playback is cancelled and normal playback is started.CancelProgramModePress the MODE/REC button after selecting the file to be deleted using the MEMORY/EQbutton. The program list is automatically changed.ClickYou can select EQ mode in accordance tothe playing music genre.Press and hold the MEMORY/EQ button todisplay the current EQ setting. Thenpress the button repeatedly to chose adifferent EQ.Xtrm EQ and 3D are set in the MENU, refer to page 5-27 through 5-29 for details.To delete all programmed songs, press MEMORY/EQ button for several seconds.PushIn Stop ModeYou can select your favorite EQ as the set value on the EQ SELECT menu.The set value on the menu is saved but EQ mode is not changed in case of not selectingXtreme EQ and Xtreme 3DNOTECAUTIONConvenientFunctionsConvenientFunctions
MENUConfiguration5-9Functions are subject to change with different firmware versions.Users can configure their own settings.resumelanguageload defaultback lightlcd contrastvisualizationscroll speedtag informationtimebattery selectsleep Power Offstop Power Offset Timealarm/Record Selectset Alarmtuner Rec. Reservationfast skipscan speedvoice recording modevoice auto detectiontuner recording modeline-in recording modeline-in recording volumeline-in auto-syncline-in/ext. micdownload activityrepeatshuffleintrostudynameXtreme EQXtreme 3DDBE setting3D EQ settingsound balanceeq limiteq selectbeep volumefade inGENERAL DISPLAY TIMERSOUNDCONTROL MODE5-10MENU-BasicOperationBasicOperationMAIN MENU SUB MENU Window for SUBMENU SETTINGPress and hold the NAVI/MENU button to display the MENU system.The MENU system is composed of 6 main menus with sub-menus.ToselectMainMenuFrom Main Menu to Sub MenuShift between MenusPush the or switch to movebetween main menu and sub menu.ClickPushConvenientFunctionsConvenientFunctions
MENU-BasicOperationToselectSubMenu5-125-11You can set, cancel or change Sub Menu by pressing the NAVI/MENU switchtowardI,Ior VOL +, VOL -.Click the PLAY/STOP button to exitMain Menu.Click the PLAY/STOP button to returnMain MENU at the sub-menu setting.ExitSubMenu ExitMainMenuEnter Sub MenuClickPushMENU-GeneralGENERALON : Playback resumes from the previous locationin a song when the player is stopped or poweredoff.OFF : Playback begins from the first track after theplayer is stopped or powered off.ResumeSupports 40 languagesSong title and ID3 tag information for the MP3 files isdependent on the version of the PC operating systemthat was used to create it. (For example, if an MP3file is created in a English version of Windows, thelanguage setting should be English for the proper titledisplay)LANGUAGE(Supports40languages)EnglishEstonianFaeroeseFinnishConvenientFunctionsConvenientFunctions
MENU-General5-145-13Initialize Menus to the original factory settings.Button operation order is as below.Click NAVI/MENU (select default menu) or VOL +(select YES) Click NAVI/MENU (select YES : Initialization)LoadDefaultValueMENU-DisplayDisplayYou can adjust the time that the Backlight stays on.SEC : Backlight stays on from 0 to 30 seconds.MINUTE : Backlight stays on from 0 to 30 minutes.Press the NAVI/MENU button to set SEC/MINUTE.Back-LightAdjust the LCD screen contrast.Contrast can be adjusted by using the or(VOL + or VOL -) buttons.LCDContrastConvenientFunctionsConvenientFunctions
MENU-DisplayScrollSpeed5-165-15During playback, you can display visisualtions,theelapsedtimeofthetrack,orthefreememoryon your player.ON : Display track with ID3 tag informationOFF : Display track with file nameFile name will be displayed by default for songswith no ID3 information.Adjust scroll speed by 1x/2x/4x/Vertical/Horizontal.Vertical : The scroll goes up and downHorizontal : The scroll goes from the left tothe right.VisualizationTagInformationBATTERYSELECTWAVEFORMLEVEL METERPROGRESSIVEFREE SPACECLOCKMENU-DisplayNORMAL : display elapsed time.REMAIN : display remaining time.Note : Time display may not be accurate for filesencoded in Variable Bit Rate formats.TimeSelect the current battery.The player will manage the battery indicator iconto better match the usage level.ConvenientFunctionsConvenientFunctions
MENU-TimerTimerAutomatically turns power off at stop mode.(Time range can be set from 1 to 60 minutes by oneminute increments.)Use the or (VOL + or VOL -) button to adjust time.Automatically turns power off after a fixedtime. (Time range can be set from 1 to180 minutes by one minute increments.)Use theIorI(VOL + or VOL -) button to adjust time.Set BEEP ON/ OFF by pressing the NAVI/MENU button.BeepON : A beep sound will play one minute before the player shuts off.OFF : No beep sound is played.Once powered off, the sleep timer will reset to 0.SleepPowerOffStopPowerOff5-17MENU-TimerSetTimeAlarm/RecordSelectSetAlarmSet the current time.Push the NAVI/MENU switch towardIorIto select the item and toward VOL + or VOL - toset the clock.Use the or switch to adjust time.OFF : The Alarm and Tuner Record functions aredisabled and the player will not power on at eitherindicated time.ALARM : At the time indicated in the "Set Alarm"setting (see below) the player will power on andbegin music playback.TUNER RECORD : At the time indicated in the "Tuner Rec. Reservation"setting(seepage5-19)theplayerwillpoweronandbeginrecordingfromtheselected radio station.Set the working time of alarm.Push the NAVI/MENU switch towardIorIto select the item and toward VOL + or VOL - toset the alarm.SUN~SAT:Alarmringsinthesametimeoftheset day repeatedly.ALL : Alarm rings in the set time every day.5-18ConvenientFunctionsConvenientFunctions
5-20MENU-ControlControlThe fast scan speed can range from 1x/ 2x/ 4x/ 6x.OFF : Skip doesn’t activate.10 : Skip 10 tracks at time.DIRECTORY : Skip to previous or next folder.This defines the operating method of short or longclick of or lever.FastSkipFF/RWScanSpeed5-19MENU-TimerTunerRec.ReservationSet the time and station to be recorded.Push the NAVI/MENU switch towardIorIto select the item and toward VOL + or VOL - toset the recording time.SUN ~ SAT : Tuner recording is started at the same time of the set dayrepeatedly.ALL : Tuner recording is started at the set time every day.ConvenientFunctionsConvenientFunctions
5-225-21MENU-CONTROLVoiceRecordingModeThe voice recording mode will automatically pauseduring silence. This is useful for recording over a longperiod of time to save memory.AGC ON : When recording voice, the recording level isautomatically controlled and the sound from a long distanceis normally recorded.AGC OFF: AGC Control not activated.OFF : Voice Auto Detection is disabled.Voice Auto Detection (first slider) : Set the relative levelof sound needed to activate the recorder. (Level 1-10).Record pause time (second slider) : Set the number of seconds of silence to record beforepausing. (1-10 Sec)VoiceAutoDetectionYou can adjust recording quality when recordingfrom the FM Tuner.Bit Rate : 8Kbps~320KbpsSampling Frequency : 11.025KHz ~44.1KHzTUNERRECORDINGMODETUNER RECORDING MODEMONO STEREO32KHz128KBPSMENU-CONTROLLINE-INRECORDINGMODEYou can adjust recording quality when recordingfrom external equipment.Bit Rate : 8Kbps~320KbpsSampling Frequency : 11.025KHz ~44.1KHzYou can adjust recording level when recordingfrom External equipment.(You can set from 0 to 64.)LINE-INRECORDVOLUMELINEIN RECORDING MODEMONO STEREO44.1KHz128KBPSLINEIN RECORD VOLUME45Line-In, a new file will be created for each track onthe CD automatically.- OFF : Audio signal detection is disabled.- Audio signal detection time (1-5 seconds) : Theamount of silence the player will use to determinewhen a track has ended and to start a new file.LINE-INAUTO-SYNCLINEIN AUTO-SYNC(off)0You can adjust recording quality when recording Voice.Bit Rate : 8Kbps~160KbpsSampling Frequency : 11.025KHz ~44.1KHzAGC :Automatic Gain ControlNOTEConvenientFunctionsConvenientFunctions
5-23MENU-ControlLine-in/Ext.MicYou can select external microphone orline-in when recording.Line-In : To record through Line-InExt. Mic : To record through an external microphoneUse this setting to playback audio files while theplayer is attached to your PC.OFF : The player will playback audio files whileconnected to the PC (to save battery life).ON : The player to show “Connected to USB” on thescreen and you can transfer files to the player.DownloadActivityLine-in/Ext. MicLine-inline-in/ext. micdownload activityExt. MicDOWNLOAD ACTIVITYext micdownload activity- To record from an external microphone,chose the LINE-IN recording mode (see page 5-14,5-15).- The recording quality level will be set to the valueschosen for LINE-IN recording (see page 5-22).NOTEThis must be set to “ON” in order to transfer files to the player.NOTEMENU-PlaybackModePlaybackModeRepeatMode/ShuffleModeA number of Repeat and Shuffle modes are available. Select the one youwant by pressing MODE button (Multi selecting available)(refer to page 5-3, 5-4)After pushHow to selectAnd button for selection.Only the selected PLAYBACK MODE will be available when you press theMODE/REC button (For details, please refer to page 5-3, 5-4)And buttontoexit.or5-24ConvenientFunctionsConvenientFunctions
5-265-25MENU-ModeIntroModeIntro: Plays the beginning 10 seconds of eachtrack.Intro Highlight : Plays 10 seconds from 1 minuteinto each track in sequential order.While playing, short slide of theI,I(orVOL +, VOL -) lever will skip the current trackset time ahead.OFF : Study Mode is disabled.The range is 1~60 seconds.STUDY MODEYou can input your name or custom text. The saved textis displayed when playback stops.Select the character by using andswitch and press Navi/Menu button to input thecharacter.To delete the character, press MODE button.To scroll between English and your preferredlanguage, use MEMORY/EQ button.To move the cursor in the name window, use +and - on Volume switch.Save and ExitNameStopped playbackButton OperationMENU-NameNOTEChinese and Chinese characters are not supported in the Name feature.ConvenientFunctionsConvenientFunctions
5-27 5-28MENU-SoundPushPushClickSoundYou can adjust the sound to your preference.There are 5 band frequency steps, set from-12dB to +12dB by 3dB step.Select theFrequency step toset using theI,Iswitch.2. Adjust the level usingthe VOL + or VOL -switch.3. To exit Xtreme EQsettingSelect the FrequencyAdjust the levelXtremeEQHow to set Xtreme EQMENU-SoundXtreme3DYou can adjust the level of 3D sound(minimum,Natural, and Maximum). You can extend 3D soundby selecting Bass Boost or 3D EQ. You can alsoadjust the level of 3D sound with the or (orVOL +, VOL -) lever. Select DBE or 3D EQ with theNavi/Menu button.You can select the Bass Center Band level fromBand 1 to 4. You can also set the Bass Boost gainfrom 0 dB to 15dB by 3dB step.DBE (Dynamic Bass Enhancement) enhancesLow & Middle frequencies and only operates whenusing Xtreme 3D.SetEQtoUserEQtouse3DEQ.You can adjust the sound to your preference.There are 5 band frequency steps, set from -12dBto +12dB by 3dB step.DBESetting3DEQSettingConvenientFunctionsConvenientFunctions
5-29 5-30MENU-SoundSoundBalanceBalance your sound to the right or left or keep it inthe center according to your preference. WhenSound Balance bar is moved to L (Left, 20),thesound outputs at the left earphone. When the leveris moved to R (Right, 20) the sound outputs at theright earphone. The default value is 0 and the soundoutputs the same level at both earphones.ON : Limit the control of equalizer frequencyto prevent distortion of sound.OFF : You can enjoy the original soundthough distortion of sound may occur.You can select various EQ modes.Press NAVI/MENU button after selecting EQ byusing or (or VOL +, VOL -) switch.You can not select NORMAL EQ.If you do not select Xtrm EQ or Xtrm 3D, Xtrm EQ or Xtrm 3D modes will not be available during playback.EQLimitEQSelectNOTESet beep volume ON/OFF or level.Set to "0" for OFF.BeepVolumeSoundFadeinWhen activated, volume increases gradually atplayback mode to prevent sudden loudness.MENU-SoundConvenientFunctionsConvenientFunctions
AdditionalInformationAdditionalInformationContents6TROUBLE SHOOTINGPRECAUTIONSACCESSORIESSPECIFICATIONS6-16-26-36-4
Road SafetyDo not use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. Itmay create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to playyour headsets at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. You shouldexercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.Preventing hearing damageAvoid using headphones/earphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuouslyloud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.Consideration for othersKeep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sound and to beconsiderate of the people around you.OnHeadphonesandEarphonesSafetyShould any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms,consult your iRiver dealer or contact support at www.iRiver.com.AdditionalInformationPrecautions6-2TroubleShootingAdditionalInformation6-1No PowerNo sound or distortionduring playback.Characters in LCD arecorrupted.Poor FM Reception.Failed download of MP3 fileCheck whether the HOLD switch on the player is ON(Switch to OFF position)Check the condition of the battery.Insert a fresh battery.Check whether VOLUME is set to "0".Connect the earphones plug firmly.Check whether the plug is dirty. Clean the plug with a dryand soft cloth.Corrupted MP3 or WMA files may make a static noise andthe sound may cut off. Listen to your files on the PC tosee if they are corrupted.Check out Menu General Language and confirmwhether the right language has been selected.(Refer topage 5-12)Adjust the position of the player and earphones.Turn off the power of other electric devices near theplayer.The Earphone cord functions as the antenna, they mustbe plugged in for best reception.Check the condition of the battery.Check the connection between your computer and theplayer to ensure that the cable is secure.Check the Manager program to make sure it is operating.Check whether the player’s memory is full.Avoid dropping or impacting the player.The player is designed to operate while walking or running, but dropping or excessively impactingthe player maybe cause damage.Avoid contacting the player with water.Damage to the internal parts of the player may occur if the player comes into contact with water. Ifyour player gets wet, dry the outside with a soft cloth as soon as possible.Do not leave the player in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to directsunlight, excessive dust or sand, moisture, rain, Mechanical shock, unleveled surface, or ina car with its windows closed.Remove the battery if player is unused for long periods of time.Battery left in the player for a long time can corrode and damage the device.All data stored on this device may be erased by a excessive impact, a thunder or anelectricity failure, etc. on the device.The Manufacturer does not warrant and will not be held responsible in any way for damages or lossof data, including loss of data stored on this device, resulting from a excessive impact, a thunder oran electricity failure. You will be responsible for safe-guarding all data stored on this device.
112233445566778899USB cableCarrying CaseInstallation CDNeck strap for carryingAudio Cable (Line-In)Accessories subject to change without notice and may vary from image shown.DimensionWeightBatteryFM TUNERAudioFILESUPPORT87.5 MHz ~ 108 MHz(L)12 mW + (R)12 mW (32 Ohm) max. Volume50 dBHeadphone/Earphone-Cord Antenna88.5(W)x36.2(D)x27.3(H)mm40g(w/oBattery)60 g (Battery included)1AATypeAlkalinebattery20 Hz ~ 20 KHz(L)12 mW + (R)12 mW (32 Ohm) max. Volume90 dB(MP3)MPEG 1/2/2.5 Layer 3, WMA, OGG, ASF8 Kbps ~ 320 Kbps(OGG : 44.1 KHz, 96.1kbps~256kbps)ID3VI,ID3V22.0,ID3V23.0,ID3V24.0MPEG 1/2/2.5 Layer3Full Graphic 4 Line with Backlight40 LanguagesApprox. 45 hours (128 kbps, MP3, Volume : 20, EQ Normal)-5 ~40Category ITEM SpecificationsMP3 EncodingLCDLanguageVoice RecordingMax. PlaytimeOperational TemperatureMemoryModel NoUSB version128MBiFP-8801.1256MBiFP-8902.0FM Frequency rangeHeadphone OutputS/N ratioAntennaFrequency rangeHeadphone OutputS/N ratioFile TypeBit RateTag InfoApprox. 36:00 hrs(8kbps, 128 MB) Approx. 72:00 hrs(8kbps, 256 MB)512MBiFP-8952.0Approx. 144:00 hrs(8kbps, 512 MB)Memory is not expandable.Specifications6-4Accessories6-31GBiFP-8992.0Arm BandUser Manual/Warranty cardQuick Start GuideEarphone/ Earphone coverBattery(AA type 1EA)Approx. 288.00 hrs(8kbps, 1 GB)AdditionalInformationAdditionalInformation
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