IRiver iMP 900 User Manual

Instruction Manual

MULTI-CODECCDPLAYER/FMTUNER

Model iMP-900

Model iMP-350

Model iMP-900

Thank you for purchasing the product.

Please read the manual carefully before use.

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Handling Notices for Safety

Power

Player

Do not overload a single power circuit.

Overheating or fire can result.

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 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.

Use only the supplied AC adapter. Use of

non-authorized power adapters is not

recommended.

Damage to your player may result from

improper use.

Keep the player away from strong magnets or

excessive violation or dropping any material.

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.

Unplug the AC adapter during

electrical storms.

Electrical Shock may result.

Firmly plug the adapter into the wall socket.

Fire can 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.

Keep away from harsh environments

including humid, dusty, and smoky areas.

Damage to your player may result from

improper use.

Immediately power off the player and unplug

the AC adapter if smoke or odors emit from

the player or adapter.

Unplug adapter when it s not in use.

Overheating or fire can result from

improper use.

Do not place heavy objects on the device.

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.

Electrical Shock or fire can result from

improper use.

Handling Notices for Safety

Player

Others

Avoid contacting the player with water or

chemicals.

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.

Do not disassemble or modify.

Damage to your player may result from

improper use.

Do not use headphones / earphones while

cycling, driving, or operating any motorized

vehicle.

Reduce volume while walking,

especially at pedestrian

crosswalk.

It is dangerous and is illegal in

some areas.

It is dangerous and is illegal in some areas.

Do not use at high volume for continuous

listening.

Reduce volume or stop using the player if

you experience a ringing in your ears.

Battery (for using external battery)

Hearing experts advise against listening to

continuous, loud and extended play.

Hearing experts advise against listening to

continuous, loud and extended play.

Do not use different types of batteries

together.

Damage to your player may result from

improper use.

Do not use a new battery with a discharged

battery in the device. Always replace all

batteries at the same time.

Damage to your player may result from

improper use.

Keep headphones / earphones cords under

control at all times.

Cords may get caught on a variety of objects

and cause damage or injury.

Included earphones include soft covers for

your comfort. They may be used with or with

out covers at your preference.

NOTE

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. Specific features

Navigation mode

EQ Mode

Playback Mode

Interval repeat/Reservation

Program Mode

-10/+10Function

BOOKMARK

Other Features (Playlist)

MENU Operation

MENU Setup

Using the Password

5. Additional Information

Firmware Upgrade

Questions and Answers

Troubleshooting

Precautions

Product specifications

Regulatory Information

Safety Warning

Features of iMP-900

Components

Slim Design - Depth : 13.7 mm

Remote Control

iMP-900 Player

Multi-Codec CD Player

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)

(When using internal battery : 30hours)

Firmware Upgradeable

Provides the latest updated features via firmware upgrade.

User Manual/Warranty card

Quick Start Guide

Earphones/ Earphone covers

Graphic LCD supporting Multiple Languages- support 40 languages

iMP-900 comes with 4 line graphic LCD which can support multiple languages

(40 languages) including traditional and simplified Chinese.

Built-in Recharging with Over Charge Protection Circuit

Over Charge protection circuit prevents over powering the batteries.

Discharging function helps to maximize battery life.

iRiver Shock Free Anti-Shock System+ESP function

Using exclusive iRiver anti-skip technology, the iMP-900 provides maximum skip

protection by buffering your music before playback.

5 ^{AC Adapter (4.5V)}

Carrying Case

Built in 6 Preset EQ

Normal, Rock, Jazz, Classic, U Bass, Metal

Xtreme EQ and Xtreme 3D

Customize your own EQ with Xtreme EQ and enhance bass and surround sound

with Xtreme 3D.

External Battery Pack

Rechargeable Batteries

FM Tuner

(Stick Type x 2)

Auto scanning and frequency memory function make it easy for you to listen to

the FM Radio.

Recognize Discs in Packet Write or Multi session Format

WinAmp Playlist support.

iMP-900 supports Winamp M3U Playlists. (maximum 20 lists)

GUI (Graphic User Interface) Menu System

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

Locating the controls

Player-Front View

Player-Inside View

LINE OUT

BATTERY

COMPARTMENT

REMOTE CONTROL/

EARPHONE

OPEN Button

Player-Rear View

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

LCD screen display

Remote Control

Music Mode

Track Number Play Time

Playback Mode

Hold

Remote control is locked.

Battery Indicator

Folder Name

File Name

ID3 Tag Information

Hold Switch

PLAY / PAUSE / MUTE

-10/+10 Button

VOLUME / EQ / Level Meter

BIT RATE

SAMPLE RATE

File Format

POWER ON,

NAVI / MENU,

PRESET Button

Program/ Playlist

ASF

MP3

WMA

IRM

iRiver Shock Free

AUDIO CD

Volume + Button

NEXT Button

IRM (iRiver Rights Management)

iRiver Rights Management is a digital music format.

Please visit our web site for details about this music format.

Volume - Button

PREVIOUS Button

FM Mode

Stereo/Mono

MUTE

PRESET ON / OFF

POWER OFF / STOP

A-B / MEMORY

MODE / STEREO / CD-FM Button

Channel

FM Frequency

Range

Station Frequency

Connecting player

Charging with AC Adapter

Using the External Battery Pack

1 ^{Open the battery cover on the external battery pack as below figure.}

Use only the AC Power Adapter supplied with the player for safety.

Inserting batteries

Connect the AC adapter to the 5.0V DC jack on the player first and then into AC

outlet. (AC adapter of this player is for 100~240V, 50~60Hz.)

The player will charge automatically when the player turns on after connecting

the AC adapter to the player. (Refer to page 17~18 for details)

Connect the external battery pack

as shown in the right figure.

AA size battery x 4EA

CAUTION!

Do not use mixed with new batteries and used 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, remove them.

Using the rechargeable Batteries

If battery leaks, wipe off any residue in the battery compartment and

insert new batteries.

Open the battery cover on the inside of the player.

Do not recharge a normal battery.

Insert rechargeable batteries(Stick type x 2ea) matching + and - and close the

battery cover.

The internal and external batteries are used simultaneously,

the batteries can be charged according to batteries’ condition.

Connect Remote control / Earphones

1 ^{Connect remote control cable to the player as shown on below diagram.}

2 ^{Connect earphone to the earphones jack of remote control.}

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

Discharge & Charge

Recharging Method

Insert rechargeable batteries into the battery compartment of the player

1 ^{Install rechargeable batteries.}

2 ^{Connect the AC adapter to the player.}

Press

button to power on the player and then it starts to charge.

Press

button to power on the player and set the “CHARGE FUNCTION

It may be necessary to set the CHARGE FUNCTION to CHARGE ON .(Refer

to page 41)

to DISCHARGE & CHARGE”to charge after discharging.(Refer to page 41)

is scrolled when discharging during playback.

is scrolled when charging during playback.

Press and hold the

mode (see below image)

button during playback to enter the standard discharging

Press and hold the

button during playback to enter the standard charging

mode (see below image)

When discharging

When Charging

After discharging is complete the player will switch to CHARGE mode and

CHARGE function in the menu is changed to CHARGE ON .

6 ^{Once fully charged, charging is automatically stopped.}

7 ^{Once fully charged, charging is automatically stopped.}

After charging is completed during playback mode, charging indicator

(

) is changed to adapter indicator(

After charging is completed at the playback mode, charging indicator(

) is

The player automatically powers off when done charging.

(except when charging during playback.)

Once fully charged, the player will not try and charge the batteries.

changed to adapter indicator(

The player automatically powers off when done charging.

(except during playback.)

Charging/Discharging time (Estimated with the rechargeable stick

batteries provided)

To make your batteries last longer.

- Set the SORT to “PHYSICAL ADDR”

- Set the TAG INFORMATION to “OFF”.

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

- Set the BACK-LIGHTING time to the shortest possible.

- Set the SHUFFLE mode to OFF.

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.

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.

Press the

button to play music for pause

and press it again to resume playback.

Push the NAVI/MENU switch toward + or - to

adjust the volume.

Connect Remote Control and Earphones.

Push the NAVI/MENU switch toward

to skip to previous or next track.

Push and hold the NAVI/MENU switch toward

to play fast-backward or fast-forward within

a track.

Slide the HOLD switch on the remote to the Off position.

Push and hold after pushing the NAVI/MENU switch

toward

folder.

to skip to the previous or next

Press the NAVI/MENU button to play.

After powering on, the disc will play automatically.

NOTE

Refer to page 27 for details about searching the music.

To play while in stop mode

Operating the FM Tuner

Listen to FM radio (Frequency Range 87.5MHz ~ 108 MHz)

Auto Scan function

To Auto Scan for a station, release the PRESET mode by pressing the

NAVI/MENU button. Push and hold the NAVI/MENU switch toward

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.

Find the station by scrolling

to select your desired station.

2 ^{Push the NAVI/MENU switch toward}

Finding a Station using PRESET Mode

To select a station saved in memory, press the NAVI/MENU button to enter

PRESET mode then find a saved station by pushing the NAVI/MENU switch

switch toward MODE/STEREO/CD-FM to select Stereo or Mono.

3 ^Push

toward

4 ^{Push the NAVI/MENU switch toward + or - to adjust the volume.}

Example)

STEREO

FM tuner reception will be affected in weak reception areas.

When player does not have any preset channels, EMPTY will be displayed at

preset mode then fade out.

button to Mute the radio. and press it again to release.

5 ^{Press the}

Operating the FM Tuner

Memory function (Store favorite stations)

Memory delete function (Delete saved channels)

Push the Navi button to release PRESET mode, select the station by pushing

Select channel to be deleted by pushing the NAVI/MENU switch toward

at preset mode.

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.

Push and hold the

switch toward A-B/MEMORY to delete the selected

2 _station.

Press

and select the

desired channel

again

Save complete

Select CH02

Pressing the

button

will exit the memory

function without saving.

The next channel will appear when channel delete is completed.

Up to 20 channels can be memorized.

Push and hold the

next channel also.

switch toward A-B/MEMORY. if you want to delete the

Auto memory function : (To save the Channels automatically)

Push the NAVI button to release PRESET, push the

switch toward A-

B/MEMORY. CH01 to CH20 will be saved automatically with the first 20 stations

the player finds.

NOTE

It may not be saved in weak reception areas.

Navigation mode

EQ Mode

Navigation Mode

EQ Mode

Press the NAVI/MENU button to

display the list of audio tracks.

The current track will also be displayed.

Push the NAVI/MENU button toward

play.

You can easily select a track using the

are many tracks on the CD.

to select a track or folder to

Push and hold the

switch toward A-B/MEMORY to display the current EQ.

switch toward -10/+10 in case there

Every time you push this button, the EQ mode scrolls in sequential order.

Xtreme EQ and 3D are set in the MENU, refer to page 51 through 52 for

details.

NOTE

Press the NAVI/MENU,

move to the upper folder and toward

button or the NAVI/MENU switch toward

to move the lower folder.

With EQ SELECT MENU, user can set only desired EQ function.

Refer to page 54 for setting the EQ SELECT.

4 ^{Press the NAVI/MENU,}

button or the NAVI/MENU switch toward

to play the selected file.

File format

ASF

MP3

WMA

IRM

IRM (iRiver Rights Management)

iRiver Rights Management is a digital music format.

Please visit our web site for details about this music format.

Interval Repeat / Reservation

Playback Mode

Setting the Playback Mode

Interval Repeat (A-B)

Play a selected interval repeatedly during play.

You can set various Repeat and Shuffle options by choosing these selections under

Mode. Change the Repeat or Shuffle mode by pushing the

switch toward

MODE/STEREO/CD-FM. Please refer to the MENU-MODE function controls (page 48)

for user-defined configuration.

Whenever the

switch is pushed

Push the button toward A-B/MEMORY

once to select the beginning <A> point.

toward MODE/STEREO/CD-FM, the

icon in the playback mode indicator

is changed.

REPEAT

Press the button toward A-B/MEMORY

again to select the ending <B> point.

Play a selected track repeatedly.

A-B interval will be repeated.

Play all tracks in the selected folder and stop.

Play all tracks in the selected folder repeatedly.

Play all tracks stored in the CD repeatedly.

Reservation

Press the NAVI/MENU button during playback to select the next song to be

played, then push the

switch toward A-B/MEMORY to queue that song.

SHUFFLE

Ex)

Randomly play all tracks in the player and stop.

Press NAVI/MENU

button during playback,

Play a single track repeatedly. Press

random track.

to select a new

Randomly play all tracks in the selected folder and stop.

Randomly play all tracks in the selected folder repeatedly.

Randomly play all tracks in the CD repeatedly.

After selecting the song to play next by using Volume

INTRO

+ or Volume - button, then push the

A-B/MEMORY.

switch toward

INTRO: Plays the beginning 10 seconds of each track in sequential order.

INTRO HIGHLIGHT: Plays 10 seconds from 1 minute into each track in

sequential order. You can set this function in the MENU function.

Program Playback

Activating Program mode

NOTE

Program Mode allows you to program a list of songs to play.

To add all the songs in a certain folder, use the NAVI/MENU button and select the

folder using

button and then push the

switch toward A-B/MEMORY.

(Subfolders can not be added.)

To remove a programmed song

Push the

switch toward MODE/STEREO/CD-FM. The program list will be

updated automatically.

While in Stop Mode, push the

Program Mode.

switch toward A-B/MEMORY to enter

Program Playback

After programming, press

to play the tracks in sequential order.

The program mode icon appears

Change to Program mode

Program mode is activated while in Stop Mode.

Repeat A-B is activated while in Play Mode.

NOTE

Press the NAVI/MENU button again to display the file list.

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

Cancel Program Mode

push the

switch toward A-B/MEMORY.

While Playing

Press the

button twice to cancel the program.

While in Stop Mode

Press the button twice to cancel the program.

The order of

programmed track

The order of track

in the CD

BOOKMARK feature

-10/+10 function

BOOKMARK

During playback, press the

(forward) 10 tracks.

switch toward -10 (+10) to go backward

This function allows you to BOOKMARK parts of a track for easier searching of long

audio segments.

Bookmark function is activated under the Study mode.

(Refer to page 49 for Study mode.)

Long pushing of the

switch toward -10 will add / delete / move the bookmark.

Bookmarks can be reserved up to 20 per disc.

A beep will represent the number of the indicated bookmark.

(One beep for 1, two beeps for 2, etc.).

- Bookmark Add : After long pushing the

switch toward A-B/MEMORY and push

the switch toward A-B/MEMORY to add the present location into the bookmark.

- Bookmark Delete : After long pushing the

switch toward MODE/STEREO/CD-FM to delete the present location from the

bookmark.

switch toward -10 and push the

iRiver Shock Free

Push and hold the

or release the iRiver Shock Free Mode.

switch toward +10 to activate

Whenever you push the

switch toward MODE/STEREO/CD-FM, the bookmark

will be deleted in backward sequence.

- Moving to next bookmark : After long pushing the

switch toward -10 and push

switch toward -10 and

NOTE

the NAVI/MENU switch toward

to move to the next bookmark.

iRiver Shock Free

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.

Moving to previous bookmark : After long pushing the

push the NAVI/MENU switch toward

to move to the previous bookmark.

Pressing the Mode button

for a few seconds while

playing will set the

Enhanced Anti-shock on

and off.

Other features (Playlist)

How to use WINAMP PLAYLIST

The player can play a Playlist ( .M3U) file on the disk.

Press the NAVI/MENU or

button to play the tracks in the order of the playlist.

Make a PLAYLIST ( .M3U) using WINAMP.

Note : WINAMP software is not included with the player.

Winamp execution picture

1. Launch WINAMP and add songs to make

a list.

PL icon indicates PLAY LIST.

2. Click "LIST OPTS" located on the right

bottom and click "SAVE LIST"

A total of 20 playlists can be recognized.

Click the SAVE LIST button.

3. Name the file name (ex: iriver.m3u)

and click "SAVE" to save the list.

2 ^{Burn the disc with WinAmp play list and related files.}

Load the disc into iMP-900.

Push the

switch toward A-B/MEMORY 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 Volume + or Volume - button.

Menu operation

To select Main Menu

Configuration

Shift between Main Menus

Function Control is subject to change with different firmware

versions. You can configure your own settings.

Press the

menu, press the

next menu.

button to move to previous

button to move to

GENERAL

DISPLAY

back light

TIMER

sleep

pwr off

resume

language

cd esp

lcd contrast

visualization

tag information

time

sort

charge function

multi session

password

load default

From Main Menu to Sub Menu

battery indicator

MODE

User EQ

CONTROL

FF/RW scan

FF/RW skip

FF/RW scan speed

scroll speed

+/-10 button

auto pause

repeat

shuffle

intro

study

name

Xtreme EQ

Xtreme 3D

DBE setting

3D EQ setting

adapter volume

sound volume

EQ limit

Push the NAVI/MENU switch toward

scroll between Sub Menu.

(or Volume +, Volume -) to

To select Sub Menu

EQ setting

EQ select

beep volume

fade in

From Sub Menu to Sub Menu settings

Menu Operation

Press and hold the NAVI button to display the menus.

It is composed of 6 main menus with sub-menus.

Push the NAVI/MENU switch toward

scroll between Sub Menu settings.

(or Volume +, Volume -) to

MAIN MENU

SUB MENU

SUB MENU Setting

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

Menu operation

MENU-General

GENERAL

Exit Main Menu

To exit Main Menu

Press the STOP( ) button at the initial setting menu to exit Function Control

Mode.

Resume

Exit Sub Menu

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.

To exit Sub Menu

Press the STOP( ) button to exit the sub menu and to display the initial setting

menu.

Language

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.

(supports 40 languages)

Exit Sub Menu Settings

(For example, if a CD is created in a Korean version

of Windows, the language setting should be Korean

for proper title display)

To save and exit Sub Menu Settings

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

40 SEC option, for maximum skip protection, 160 SEC

option is suggested.

If 160 SEC is selected, the sound quality of the music

will be degraded due to higher compression of the music in comparison with

40 SEC.

MP3 CD (128Kbps, 44KHz) is always operated 480sec option.

MENU-General

SORT

PASSWORD

OFF : Password function is not activated.

ON : Password function is activated.

CHANGE : To change the Password

- Refer to page 55~56.

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.

ex)

LOAD DEFAULT VALUE

* You should set sort at stop mode.

Initialize to original factory setting.

Select “YES”, then push the NAVI/MENU or

button to initialize.

CHARGE FUNCTION

Select Charging or discharging for rechargeable

batteries.

OFF : The player will not charge.

CHARGE ON : Select to enable the player

to charge the internal batteries.

DISCHARGE & CHARGE : Charge after full discharging the internal batteries.

When discharging is completed, this setting will change to CHARGE ON.

(Refer to page 17~18)

MULTI SESSION

OFF : the player will not read Multi Session

written disks.

ON : the player will read Multi Session disks.

If you are not using audio CD's created in Multi

Session format, set this feature to OFF to shorten

the access time of your CDs.

MENU-Display

Display

TAG INFORMATION

ON : Displays track with ID3 tag information or

with lyrics if there are lyrics.

OFF : Displays track with file name.

You can select OFF/ON using

information display preference using

button.

button and tag

CAPTION OFF : You can turn off lyric display of synchronized MP3.

BACK-LIGHT

Select the back-lighting time.

Adjust the lighting time (1~20Sec) by using

(or Volume +, Volume -) button.

0 : Backlight is off.

and

PLAY TIME INFO

Normal : display elapsed time of the current track.

Remain : display remaining time of the current track.

21 : Backlight is always on.

ADAPTER ALWAYS ON : Select it by using

backlight is always on.

button.If the adapter is connected,

Note : In case of VBR MP3 file,

the remaining time may not display accurately.

LCD CONTRAST

BATTERY INDICATOR

Adjust LCD contrast of remote control.

Adjust the level of the battery indicator to

compensate for different style of batteries.

Lower numbers will make the battery indicator

higher, higher numbers will make the battery

indicator lower.

Contrast can be adjusted by using the

(or Volume +, Volume -) buttons.

and

VISUALIZATION

Visualizes audio signal at play mode.

LEVEL METER 1

LEVEL METER 2

WAVEFORM

PROGRESSIVE

Menu-Timer)

MENU-Control

Timer

Control

FF/ RW SCAN

SLEEP POWER OFF

ON : Long click of

within the track.

Short click of

previous track.

OFF : Fast Scan through songs in a folder.

button for fast scan

button for next or

Automatically powers off after fixed time

(Time range can be set from 0 to 99 minutes).

Use

button (or Volume +, Volume -) to

adjust time.

By using the NAVI/MENU or

beep sound to ON or OFF.

button, you can select

NOTE

As typical with MP3 files, particularly VBR (Variable Bit Rate) files, fast scan may

not be as smooth as conventional audio CD.

NOTE

This function works in both CD and FM modes.

When the power is off, the sleep power off setting goes back to Zero setting.

FF/ RW SKIP

FAST SKIP allows skipping 10 songs or 1 folder

forward or backward by pressing and holding the or

buttons.

OFF : Disables the fast skip feature.

10 : Fast skip ahead 10 tracks or back

10 tracks.

STOP POWER OFF

Automatically turns power off at stop mode.

(Time range can be set from 1 to 60 minutes by one

minute increments.)

Directory : Jump to the Previous/Next folder.

Use

button (or Volume +, Volume -) to

adjust time.

FF/ RW SCAN SPEED

NOTE

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

This function only works in CD function.

and

button can be used for this setting.

MENU-Control

MENU-Mode

SCROLL SPEED

PLAYBACK MODE

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.

REPEAT MODE/ SHUFFLE MODE

-10/ +10 Button

Allows you to select the modes available when pressing the MODE button during

playback.(Multi selection capable)

-/+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.

AUTO PAUSE

Only the selected play mode will be applied when you press the MODE button

(For details, please refer to page 29)

When Auto Pause is on, the player will

automatically pause after a disc loads and after

every song is played. you will need to press Play

button to resume the playback again.

INTRO MODE

Intro : Plays the beginning 10 seconds of each

track.

Intro Highlight : Plays 10 seconds at the 1 minute

mark of each track in sequential order.

MENU-Mode

NAME

STUDY MODE

You can input your name or custom text. (maximum 12 characters in English)

Button Operation

When click the -/+10 button, it is operated

as the set status.

OFF : Skip ahead 10 tracks.

Select the character by using

and

5 SEC : Pushing of the

will skip the current track 5 seconds ahead or backward.

switch toward -10 (+10)

button and press NAVI/MENU

button to input the character.

10 SEC : Pushing of the

switch toward -10 (+10)

will skip the current track 10 seconds ahead or backward.

BEEP : A beep sound will be played when the buttons are operated.

To move the cursor in the name window,

use + and - on Volume button.

If it is set to 5 Sec, 10 Sec, BEEP, it is operated as STUDY Mode.

To scroll between English

and your preferred

BEEP VOLUME MODE

This mode is for blind persons. A beep sound

will be played when the buttons are operated.

It is operated as 5 SEC MODE.

language, use

button

To delete the character, push

switch toward

MODE/STEREO/CD-FM.

To save the text and exit, use PLAY button.

Chinese and Chinese characters are not supported in the Name

feature.

NOTE

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

during play.

Initial loading

Stop during playback

MENU-Sound

SOUND

Xtreme 3D

You can adjust the level of 3D sound(minimum,

Natural, and Maximum). You can extend 3D sound

by selecting Bass Boost or 3D EQ.

You can also adjust the level of 3D sound

with the

(or VOL +, VOL -) lever.

Select DBE or 3D EQ with the NAVI/MENU button.

Xtreme EQ

DBE Setting

You can select the Bass Center Band level from

Band 1 to 4. You can also set the Bass Boost gain

from 0 dB to 15dB by 3dB step.

You can adjust the sound to your preference.

There are 5 band frequency steps, set from

-15dB to +15dB by 3dB step.

Select band 3 or 12dB with Volume + or

Volume - button (If selected character is highlighted.)

and adjust the level with the

(or VOL +, VOL -) button.

How to set Xtreme EQ

1. Select the Frequency

step to set using the

2. Adjust the level using

the VOL + or VOL -

switch.

3. To exit Xtreme EQ

setting, press

3D EQ Setting

switch.

NAVI/MENU button.

You can adjust the sound to your preference.

There are 5 band frequency steps, set from -15dB

to +15dB by 3dB step.

NOTE

Operation method is as same as it of Xtreme EQ.

ADAPTER VOLUME

35 ON : Volume will set to 35 when the AC

adapter is attached.

OFF : This function is not activated.

This feature is useful when connecting the

player to your car or home stereo system.

MENU-Sound

EQ SELECT

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.

You can select various EQ modes.

Press NAVI/MENU button after selecting EQ by

using

(or VOL +, VOL -) switch.

You can not select NORMAL EQ.

NOTE

The adjusted EQ is automatically selected when you adjust the EQ

setting even though you do not select Xtrm EQ or Xtrm 3D.

EQ LIMIT

ON : Limit the control of equalizer frequency to

prevent distortion of sound.

OFF : You can enjoy original sound though

distortion may occur.

BEEP SOUND VOLUME

Set beep volume ON/OFF or level.

Set to "0"for OFF.

TAG AUTO EQ

Automatically changes EQ by reading the genre of

TAG Information.

SOUND FADE IN

ON : Can automatically change EQ by

reading the genre of ID3 TAG

information.

When activated, volume increases

gradually at playback mode to prevent sudden

loudness.

OFF : EQ is set by the user.

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,

Psychedelic 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

NOTE

Tag information saved as Dance and Pop is operated as Normal EQ.

Using the Password

Setting the Password

Using the Password

Changing the Password

Select the menu you want on the “MENU

(Refer to page 40)

GENERAL

Password”.

Select “CHANGE”on the “MENU

GENERAL Password”.

Input the old password. (The

initial password is “0000”)

If you select “ON”on the MENU

GENERAL

Password, the right screen

Input the new password of 4 digits

to confirm once more.

Input the new password of 4 digits.

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. The screen as below is displayed.

NOTE

If the password to change and the password to confirm are the same, the

password is automatically changed to the new one and the playback screen is

displayed on the LCD.

If you select “ON”on the password menu, you must input the new password to

turn on the player.

When the input password is correct, the above screen disappears and changes

to Total screen. Press the PLAY button to start the playback.

If the password to confirm is different from the changed password, the password

screen goes back to the Confirm screen.

If the password is wrong, the screen goes back to the input screen.

Press the STOP button to exit changing the password, and the old password is

preserved.

CAUTION!

The Password is initialized as “0000”when the firmware is upgraded.

- The Password must input as 4 digits.

- The Password is initialized as “0000”when the firmware is upgraded.

Firmware Upgrade

Upgrading Firmware

Questions and Answers

Player

Q ^{How long does Anti-Shock last?}

With MP3 files (128Kbps, 44.1Khz), Anti-Shock lasts up to 480 seconds.

With Audio CD, you can set it up to 40 or 160 seconds.

Upgrade your firmware at www.iRiver.com.

What is FIRMWARE?

Q ^{Mechanical noise is heard from the player.}

It is the operating system that works in the iMP-900.

iRiver provides you with the latest and best features through Firmware

Upgrade. Visit www.iRiver.com to upgrade your Firmware.

When loading a CD or searching music, CD Pick-up makes noise moving at high

speed. This is not a malfunction. But if you hear mechanism noise through

earphones or hear excessive noise from the player, contact iRiver Customer

Service.

How to UPGRADE?

Q ^{Does using CD's created on a computer reduce the life of the Lens?}

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.

There is no connection between using a disk created on a home computer and

the lifetime of the lens.

4. Connect the power adapter to the iMP-900.

Q ^{Why doesn't the player recognize a CD created at high speed?}

(Note : Upgrade the firmware after connecting the adapter)

5. Insert the CD into the iMP-900 and play the CD.

6. Check whether your LCD window shows “Firmware Upgrade”

7. When the power goes off automatically, the upgrade is done.

8. Play your Music Disc and confirm the firmware version information

displayed during loading.

In general, it is recommended to record the CD with 1~2 level lower than the

highest speed if you are experiencing playback difficulties.

Questions and Answers

Recording

Q ^{The player can’t read songs and I get 'No disc' message.}

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.

CD readability depends on several factors:

1. CD-Media

2. The Burning/Recording Speed

3. The CD surface

When you create a CD, burning speed does matter as well as CD surface. When

you create a CD at a high speed, the data writing may not be reliable. In that case,

it is recommended to create a CD at a lower speed or to use brand name media.

In general, there are two kinds of blank CDs.

CD-R (CD Recordable): Recordable but not erasable.

CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) : Recordable and can be used again after erasing.

There are several ways to burn a CD. A CD is created in sessions.

Single session: Close session after burning once.

Multi session: Do not close session after burning. More data can be

written to the disk later.

Can I add songs to the CD I already burned?

Using multi-session or packet writing allows you to add songs to the CD.

This iRiver player can play packet-written CD RW’s as well.

What do I need to burn MP3 files?

You need a CD recorder, recording software program, and a blank CD. For

details, refer to the “SUPPORT”at iRiver's homepage.

How do I make a CD from a tape or record?

To convert the tape's information into CD requires many items, including:

A player to play the tape or record, a stereo cable to attach the player to your

computer, and third party recording software to capture and edit the audio.

Connect the stereo cable from the source to the line-in input on your computer

sound card; then use the third party software to record and edit the audio on the

tape or record.

Once the music is recorded onto your computer, use a program to copy the music

in Audio or MP3 format to a CD.

I recorded an MP3 CD but I only see less than 20 songs.

The CD was probably created as an Audio CD’s will only hold about 15~20

songs. To record a CD full of MP3’s be sure to set your CD creation software to

record Data.

Questions and Answers

Playing

How do I listen to a spot on the track I last listened to?

It takes a long time to load a CD.

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.

Using Multi-sessioned or Packet Written CD may affect the loading time rather

than using Single sessioned CD because the data is scattered in the CD.

To reduce the loading time, it is recommended you to burn in Single-session.

You may contact Customer Service if it takes longer than 1 minute to load a

single-sessioned CD or a Standard Audio CD.

How many playlists can the iMP-900 play?

The iMP-900 can play up to 20 playlists( .m3u)

It always stops after playing one song.

How many songs can the iMP-900 play?

Check that the "Auto Pause"feature is turned off.

Also check that your player is not set to “SFL 1”mode.

The iMP-900 can recognize 999 songs (20 Playlist included) and 255 folders

including subfolders.

I hear a 'hiccup' sound while the song is playing.

Does the iMP-900 play “ .ra”and “ .wav” formats?

Check the status of the file. What is likely happening is that the file is corrupted,

especially if you hear the same sound in the same spot. In this case, the music

file is maybe corrupted.

The playable formats on the iMP-900 are MP3, WMA, and ASF files.

RA, WAV, and other formats can not be played in this player.

Supporting formats such as “.ra”and “.wav”are under consideration for the

future.

Check whether the sampling frequency and bitrate of the music file is too high

or low. iMP-900 supports from 8KHz, 8Kbps to 44.1KHz, 320Kbps. (In case of

48KHz, supports up to 256Kbps.)

I don't see the title and it only displays Audio Track.

The iMP-900 can display the information that the song contains. With MP3 files,

the tag information may not be correct and with Standard Audio CD, it displays

only Audio Track.

To see the song title, you need to burn the CD using CD-TEXT function.

See your CD Creation software.

Can I change the playing order?

The iMP-900 supports m3u file lists. Also, the Program function allows you to

select your preferred songs.

Is the sound better if I convert an MP3 file into WAV?

The sound cuts out when the player skips.

MP3 is a compressed a audio format. Audio quality is lost when converting

sound into MP3 format. Changing MP3 to WAV files will not restore data lost in

compression and will therefore not improve audio quality.

If the player is shaken in a sudden or violent manner, or shaken excessively,

skipping may occur. Under normal circumstances, skipping will not occur.

Please carry and handle the player under normal circumstances (i.e., without

excessive shaking).

Troubleshooting!

Questions and Answers

Playing

Should any problem continue after you have checked these symptoms,

please contact iRiver customer support.

What kind of media can the iMP-900 support?

Standard Audio CD (8Cm, 12 Cm), CD-R, CD-RW DATA CD with MP3, ASF and

Check whether the batteries have been inserted

in proper polarity (+ 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.

Check whether the HOLD switch on remote is

ON (Switch to OFF position)

Player will not power on

Check whether the player door is opened.

Check whether the rechargeable batteries are

not charged or the batteries ran out.

What is VBR?

VBR is "Variable Bit Rate". Some MP3 encoders support VBR. When enabled,

the compressor will use a bit rate that will fit the actual passage. If it is a complex

part, having much more variation in the sound, it will use a high bit rate. If there is

less variation in sound, it will use a lower bit rate. Usually, the average bit rate will

not be as high as a same-quality MP3 with CBR (Constant Bit Rate). However,

there is shortcoming that it's hard to keep track of the actual position that may not

be favorable when studying language.

Check whether the CD is dirty or defective

(clean it or change to new CD).

Check whether the CD is inserted properly.

Check to be sure the optical lens is clean.

(Gently wipe with soft cloth.)

Check whether moisture condensation has

occurred (leave the CD player aside for several

hours until the moisture evaporates).

Make sure there is a CD in the player.

Problems can be caused by the CD creation

process on your PC. Re-record the disk at a

slower speed.

Loading stopped or

'No DISC' displayed on

LCD

Use Full Format when creating packet a written

disk.

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 distortion or

not play. Try playing another music file.

Excessive jolting may affect MP3, WMA, and

audio CD disks during playback.

No Sound or noise is

heard

Troubleshooting!

Precautions

On Handling Disc

Should any problem continue after you have checked these symptoms,

please contact iRiver customer support.

On handling Disc

Avoid touching the surface (bright side) where

data is stored.

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.

Disc Cleaning

Remote control does not

(Switch to OFF position.)

work.

Avoid cleaning the disc surface. If necessary,

clean the disc surface with a soft cloth following

the directions described.

Connect the earphones/remote plug firmly.

Ensure the rechargeable batteries are fully

Battery Life is short

charged.

Avoid the excessive operation of remote control.

Do not stick papers or tape labels onto the

surface (bright side).

Check out Menu

General Language and

Characters in LCD are

corrupted.

confirm whether the right language has been

selected. (Refer to page 40.)

Adjust the position of the player and remote

control.

Electronic equipment can case interference with

the FM reception. Turn off any nearby electronics

or move the player away from the source.

Avoid using chemicals to clean the surface.

Poor FM Reception

Check whether the adapter plug is properly

connected.

Check whether the batteries inserted are

rechargeable.

Check whether 2 rechargeable batteries are

inserted. The batteries is charged and discharged

when 2 batteries are inserted.

On safety

charging and discharging

does not work.

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

Precautions

Product Specifications

During playback, dirty or scratched CD's may cause audio distortion or

skipping.