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Instruction Manual MULTI - CODEC CD PLAYER / FM TUNER Model iMP-900 Model iMP-350 Model iMP-900 Thank you for purchasing the product. Please read the manual carefully before use. http://www.iRiver.com http://www.iRiver.com...
Update your player with firmware downloads. Firmware upgrades offer Consult the product FAQ. Register your iRiver product online so that our Customer Service is able to provide support as efficiently as possible. All contents contained in this manual subject to change without notice to improve ability of this player or according to changing of specification.
Handling Notices for Safety Power Do not overload a single power circuit. Do not kink or crease the power cable or Overheating or fire can result. place heavy objects on the power cable. Fire can result from damaged power cables. Do not handle power plug and adapter with Use only the supplied AC adapter.
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Handling Notices for Safety Player Avoid contacting the player with water or Do not disassemble or modify. chemicals. Damage to your player may result from improper use. Damage to the internal parts of the player may occur. If your player gets wet, dry the outside with a soft cloth as soon as possible.
NOTE Contents Contents Welcome Copyrights / Certification / Trademarks / Limited Liability Handling Notices for Safety 1. Before using Features of iMP-900 Components 2. Using the Controls Locating the controls Locating the controls(Remote Control) Connecting player 3. Detailed Operation Listening to Music Operating the FM Tuner 4.
Supports MP3, WMA, OGG and ASF formats as well as Standard Audio CD. Enhanced Battery Life With MP3 or WMA files, the iMP-900 can play for up to 120 hours (Using the internal batteries and external battery pack). (External Battery Pack : AA Size x 4)
Locating the controls Player-Front View Player-Rear View LINE OUT REMOTE CONTROL/ COMPARTMENT EARPHONE OPEN Button DC IN 4.5V : Connect the Adapter to charge rechargeable batteries or using external power. Insert them by matching the + and - polarity. EXTENSION BATTERY PORT Locating the controls Player-Inside View BATTERY...
VOLUME / EQ / Level Meter BIT RATE SAMPLE RATE File Format IRM (iRiver Rights Management) iRiver Rights Management is a digital music format. Please visit our web site for details about this music format. Stereo/Mono MUTE PRESET ON / OFF...
When the battery level is low It beeps every 10 minutes. ( Beep sound can be on/off. For details, please refer to page 54) iMP-900 may not function properly. Replacing battery or charging is recommended Connecting player Using the External Battery Pack Open the battery cover on the external battery pack as below figure.
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Connecting player Recharging Method Insert rechargeable batteries into the battery compartment of the player Connect the AC adapter to the player. Press button to power on the player and then it starts to charge. It may be necessary to set the CHARGE FUNCTION to CHARGE ON .(Refer to page 41) is scrolled when charging during playback.
Listening to Music Basic Operation Slide the open button on the side of the player and insert the disc with the disc label facing out. Close the lid. Connect Remote Control and Earphones. Slide the HOLD switch on the remote to the Off position. Press the NAVI/MENU button to play.
Operating the FM Tuner Listen to FM radio (Frequency Range 87.5MHz ~ 108 MHz) Press the NAVI / MENU button to power on the player. To switch to the FM Tuner, push and hold switch toward MODE/STEREO/CD-FM. Push the NAVI/MENU switch toward Push switch toward MODE/STEREO/CD-FM to select Stereo or Mono.
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Operating the FM Tuner Memory function (Store favorite stations) Push the Navi button to release PRESET mode, select the station by pushing the NAVI/MENU switch toward Push the switch toward A-B/MEMORY to select a channel number to assign to the frequency. Push it toward A-B/MEMORY to save the station again.
File format IRM (iRiver Rights Management) iRiver Rights Management is a digital music format. Please visit our web site for details about this music format. to select a track or folder to Push and hold the Every time you push this button, the EQ mode scrolls in sequential order.
Playback Mode Setting the Playback Mode You can set various Repeat and Shuffle options by choosing these selections under Mode. Change the Repeat or Shuffle mode by pushing the MODE/STEREO/CD-FM. Please refer to the MENU-MODE function controls (page 48) for user-defined configuration. REPEAT Play a selected track repeatedly.
Program Playback Activating Program mode Program Mode allows you to program a list of songs to play. While in Stop Mode, push the switch toward A-B/MEMORY to enter Program Mode. Change to Program mode Program mode is activated while in Stop Mode. NOTE Repeat A-B is activated while in Play Mode.
This is the function to prevent skipping when playing a Standard Audio CD. In case the CD is dirty or defective, iRiver Shock Free may skip more than normal operation. In this case, use the player after cancelling the iRiver Shock Free.
2. Click "LIST OPTS" located on the right bottom and click "SAVE LIST" Click the SAVE LIST button. 3. Name the file name (ex: iriver.m3u) and click "SAVE" to save the list. Burn the disc with WinAmp play list and related files.
Menu Configuration Function Control is subject to change with different firmware versions. You can configure your own settings. GENERAL DISPLAY resume back light language lcd contrast cd esp visualization sort tag information charge function time multi session battery indicator password load default MODE CONTROL...
Menu operation Exit Main Menu To exit Main Menu Press the STOP( ) button at the initial setting menu to exit Function Control Mode. Exit Sub Menu To exit Sub Menu Press the STOP( ) button to exit the sub menu and to display the initial setting menu.
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MENU-General SORT SORT You should set sort while the player is stopped. If directory structure is like as right picture, the setting order is like as follows. BREADTH FIRST : DEPTH FIRST : PHYSICAL ADDR. : It is sorted as the sequence of recording order independent of directory structure.
MENU-Display Display BACK-LIGHT Select the back-lighting time. Adjust the lighting time (1~20Sec) by using (or Volume +, Volume -) button. 0 : Backlight is off. 21 : Backlight is always on. ADAPTER ALWAYS ON : Select it by using backlight is always on. LCD CONTRAST Adjust LCD contrast of remote control.
Menu-Timer) Timer SLEEP POWER OFF Automatically powers off after fixed time (Time range can be set from 0 to 99 minutes). button (or Volume +, Volume -) to adjust time. By using the NAVI/MENU or button, you can select beep sound to ON or OFF. NOTE This function works in both CD and FM modes.
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MENU-Control SCROLL SPEED Adjust scroll speed of character displayed on the LCD (Title or Singer name) by 1x/2x/4x. Vertical : The scroll goes from up to down Horizontal : The scroll goes from the left to the right. -10/ +10 Button -/+10 : During playback, go back to the previous 10th track, and push it to +10 to go forward to the next 10th track.
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MENU-Mode STUDY MODE STUDY MODE When click the -/+10 button, it is operated as the set status. OFF : Skip ahead 10 tracks. 5 SEC : Pushing of the switch toward -10 (+10) will skip the current track 5 seconds ahead or backward. 10 SEC : Pushing of the switch toward -10 (+10) will skip the current track 10 seconds ahead or backward.
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MENU-Sound SOUND Xtreme EQ You can adjust the sound to your preference. There are 5 band frequency steps, set from -15dB to +15dB by 3dB step. How to set Xtreme EQ 1. Select the Frequency 2. Adjust the level using step to set using the the VOL + or VOL - switch.
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MENU-Sound 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 earphones.
Using the Password Setting the Password Select the menu you want on the “MENU (Refer to page 40) If you select “ON”on the MENU GENERAL Password, the right screen is displayed after loading screen when you turn the player on. Press (or Volume +, Volume -) to move the numeral and press the or NAVI/MENU button to select it.
1. Download the latest firmware upgrade file from www.iRiver.com. 2. Execute the file after extraction. 3. Burn the iMP-900 HEX file to a CD (be sure there are no other files on this CD. 4. Connect the power adapter to the iMP-900.
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Recording How do I copy MP3 files on to a CD? You need to record MP3 files onto a CD-R or CD-RW disc to play in the iMP-900. In general, there are two kinds of blank CDs. CD-R (CD Recordable): Recordable but not erasable.
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Playing How do I listen to a spot on the track I last listened to? The iMP-900 provide a RESUME function. Go to Function, General and enter into RESUME menu. You can set Track Time or Track #. The iMP-900 can remember the last 10 CDs you played.
Standard Audio CD (8Cm, 12 Cm), CD-R, CD-RW DATA CD with MP3, ASF and WMA. The iMP-900 also supports Mixed CD (Data Track + Audio Track), CD-Extra (Audio Track + Data Track), Multi-sessioned and packet written CD. What is VBR? VBR is "Variable Bit Rate".
Troubleshooting! Should any problem continue after you have checked these symptoms, please contact iRiver customer support. Check whether the plug is connected to the AC adapter does not work. proper jack on the player. Check whether the HOLD switch is ON.
Precautions During playback, dirty or scratched CD's may cause audio distortion or skipping. Tracks with damaged or corrupted parts are skipped or forwarded to next track. Supported file types will have the extension MP3, WMA and ASF. Folders and files are sorted in alphabetical order. Use Navigation mode to select the tracks wanted.
U.S Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. See individual devices FCC ID and registration numbers. For the customers in Europe The CE mark on the CD player is valid only for products marketed in the European Union. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT...
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