iFP-800 Series www.iRiver.com

Hardware Instruction Manual

Digital Audio player/

Recorder/FM Tuner

Model iFP-800 Series

Thank you for your purchase.

Please read this manual carefully before using your new player.

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THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.

OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:

(1) THIS DEVICE 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.

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Contents

1

GETTING STARTED

LOCATING THE CONTROLS

2

PC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

3

BASIC OPERATION

4

CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

5

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

NOTE

6

THIS MANUAL COVERS THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF

THE PLAYER HARDWARE. FOR DETAILS REGARDING THE

SOFTWARE OPERATION INCLUDING TRANSFERRING MUSIC

TO THE PLAYER, PLEASE SEE THE SOFTWARE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

INTERNET

FEATURES

ABOUT POWER SUPPLY

GETTING STARTED

CONTENTS

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NOTE

THIS MANUAL COVERS THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF

THE PLAYER HARDWARE. FOR DETAILS REGARDING THE

SOFTWARE OPERATION INCLUDING TRANSFERRING MUSIC

TO THE PLAYER, PLEASE SEE THE SOFTWARE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

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INTERNET

URL : www.iRiver.com

Find information on our company, products, and customer and technical support.

Update your player with firmware downloads. Firmware upgrades offer support for new CODECS and deliver new product features.

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.

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.

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.

1999-2004 iRiver Limited. All rights reserved.

FEATURES

Multi-Codec Player

Supports MP3, WMA, OGG and ASF formats.

Firmware Upgrade

Provides the latest updated features via firmware upgrade.

Graphic LCD supporting Multiple Languages iFP-800 Series comes with graphic LCD which can support multiple languages (40 languages).

FM Function

You can easily listen to FM stations and set your favorite stations by using Auto Preset and

Frequency Memory functions.

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.

GUI (Graphic User Interface) Menu System

Simple Navigation

Simple navigation makes it easy to find any song.

Supports 8 levels of subfolders, 500 folders total and up to 1500 files at one time.

Create your own playlists.

Direct MP3 Encoding

11.025KHz ~44.1KHz, 8Kbps ~ 320Kbps

Record FM Radio, Voice, or line-in from another device

Voice record level is automatically controlled by AGC function.

Convenient neck strap.

Supports USB 2.0 (iFP-880 Supports USB 1.1 only)

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ABOUT POWER SUPPLY

Inserting a battery

Open the battery cover.

Insert the battery. (AA

1.5V type x 1ea)

Be sure to match the + and ends of the battery with the diagram inside the battery compartment.

Close the battery cover.

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If the battery is worn out, “Low

Battery” is displayed on the LCD.

Insert a fresh battery.

NOTE

To avoid corrosion, remove the battery if the player is not to be used for a long time.

Remove dead battery immediately to avoid damage from corrosion.

When corrosion occurs, wipe the battery compartment immediately with a dry cloth and insert a new battery.

Locating the Controls

Contents

Front View

Side View

LCD Screen

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2-2

2-3

NOTE

THIS MANUAL COVERS THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF

THE PLAYER HARDWARE. FOR DETAILS REGARDING THE

SOFTWARE OPERATION INCLUDING TRANSFERRING MUSIC

TO THE PLAYER, PLEASE SEE THE SOFTWARE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

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Locating the Controls

Front View

Earphone

MIC LCD Screen

I (Next Track/Fast Forward)

Volume +

NAVI/MENU

Volume -

I (Previous Track/Fast Reverse)

USB

Connection

Port

STEREO

Power ON/OFF

/ (Play/Stop)

LINE IN

MEMORY/EQ

A-B (Interval repeat)

HOLD

Locating the Controls

Side View

MODE/REC

Battery

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Locating the Controls

LCD Screen

SONG

NUMBER

PLAY

TIME PLAYBACK MODE

HOLD

BATTERY INDICATOR

FOLDER NAME

ARTIST/TITLE NAME

PROGRAM

BIT RATE

SAMPLE RATE

VOLUME

EQUALIZER

VISUALIZATION

FILE FORMAT

ASF

OGG

WMA

MP3

IRM (iRiver Rights Management) iRiver Rights Management is a digital music format.

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

IRM

PC software installation

Contents

PC software installation

Attach the player

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3-7

Detach the player

NOTE

THIS SECTION COVERS THE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS

OPERATING SYSTEMS ONLY. FOR INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAC OS, PLEASE SEE THE SOFTWARE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

NOTE

THIS MANUAL COVERS THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF

THE PLAYER HARDWARE. FOR DETAILS REGARDING THE

SOFTWARE OPERATION INCLUDING TRANSFERRING MUSIC

TO THE PLAYER, PLEASE SEE THE SOFTWARE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

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PC software installation

Software installation

IMPORTANT

Please complete the steps in this section BEFORE ATTACHING YOUR

PLAYER TO YOUR PC.

" Insert the Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.

The following screen appears after inserting the CD.

" If the installation doesn't automatically begin, execute the "setup.exe" file in the installation

"

CD.

The installation program will begin.

The installation CD contains the following contents :

- Device Driver

- iRiver Music Manager

- MoodLogic

- Manager Program for Mac

" The player can store MP3 files or files of any type.

You can upload files, other than music (MP3, WMA, OGG, ASF), to the PC using the iRiver

Music Manager Program.

" Download latest versions of drivers and iRiver Music Manager at www.iRiver.com

" Please be sure your login has Administrator privileges if using Windows 2000 or Windows XP.

Note

System Requirements (Windows)

"

"

"

Pentium 133MHz or faster

USB port

Window 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP

"

"

CD-ROM drive

10MB free hard disk space

PC software installation

Software installation

Note

During this installation, the software will check online for the most recent updates. Please note that the installation screens may differ slightly from those appearing here, as software may be of a more recent version. If your screens differ, please visit www.iRiver.com/software for an updated user guide.

Insert the Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Installation starts automatically.

Click “Next” after selecting the language to install.

Click “Next” to Install iRiver Music

Manager.

Select the folder to Install.

Click “Next”.

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PC software installation

Software installation

Click “Next” after confirming the installation folder.

Click “Install” to begin the installation.

Installation is in progressing.

Click “Finish” after the installation is completed.

Attach the player

Connecting to the PC

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

Type “A”

Type “A”

Type “B”

USB port on the PC

USB cable

USB port on the player

Turn on the player by pressing the button marked STEREO. Lift the protective cover over the USB port and connect the USB cable to the player.

Type “B”

“USB CONNECTED” will appear on the

LCD screen of the player.

Note Connect the USB cable to the PC after playback stops to avoid errors.

iFP-880 supports USB 1.1 and iFP-890/ 895/ 899 supports USB 2.0 version.

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Attach the player

Installation of New Hardware

After installing iRiver Music Manager from the CD and connecting the player to your

PC, "Found New Hardware" screen is displayed.

2 The computer will automatically search to find your new hardware.

The installation will continue.

Attach the player

Installation of New Hardware

Click “Finish”

Completed the installation of “New hardware”.

Select “Install the software automatically

(Recommended)” and click “Next”.

If a "Hardware Installation" warning message appears, click "Continue

Anyway". (Windows XP)

The iRiver software driver will not cause any damage to your computer.

Information screen is displayed on the PC. New hardware is installed successfully and ready to use.

3-6

Detach the player

Safely Removing the player from the PC

Select the “Safely Remove hardware” after clicking the “Safe To Remove

Hardware” by using the right button of mouse.

2 Click the “Stop” after selecting the device to remove.

Click the “OK” after confirming the hardware to remove.

Click the “Close” after confirming the

Safely Remove Hardware message.

(In case of Windows XP)

Listening to Music

Basic Operation

Operating the FM Tuner

Recording

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If the player is disconnected inacculately, it may cause a malfunction or damages to the player.

Basic Operation

Contents

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Listening to Music

LISTENING TO MUSIC

Connect the earphones as shown below.

Put the HOLD switch to “OFF”.

OFF

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Press the PLAY/STOP button to turn on the player. Press it again to play.

Click

To select song

To select previous song

To select next song

To adjust the volume

+ : To increase volume

- : To decrease volume

NOTE

- When "Hold" is ON, the buttons on the player will not function.

- When stopped or in recording standby mode, the player automatically turns off according to the setting of “STOP

POWER OFF” on the MENU.(Refer to page 4-17)

Listening to Music

To turn on the player

To play

Click

To change modes (MP3 FM

Voice recording LINE IN)

Long Click

To stop

Click

To advance

Click

Push

To reverse

Push

To play the next folder

Push Long Push

To play the previous folder

Push Long Push

To fast forward

Long Push

To fast reverse

Long Push

To turn off the player

Long Click

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Basic Operation

Basic Operation

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1. LCD window : Displays the operating status of the player.

2. To skip to previous track or previous FM station.

3. To increase volume.

4. To skip forward to the next song or FM station.

5. To select NAVI/MENU function.

6. To decrease volume.

7.

To Play or Stop playback, to select FM mode, or to turn on/ off.

8.

To select EQ mode, A-B repeat, or automatically store FM stations.

EQ : NORMAL ROCK JAZZ CLASSIC U BASS METAL Xtrm EQ

9.

Xtrm 3D

To select function, playback mode, or record/stop recording.

Navigation Menu

Click Long Click

Basic Operation

Changing Functions

Press and hold the MODE button to display the current function. Push the

NAVI/MENU button toward I or I to select the desired function, then click the

NAVI/MENU button to enter that mode.

Long Click

MP3

FM

FM

RADIO

VOICE

LINE

IN

FM

FM

RADIO

VOICE

LINE

IN

MP3 Playback FM Receiving Voice Recording LINE IN Recording

Selecting FM Tuner Mode adjusting the volume

Press the STEREO button to select STEREO or MONO.

Click

Press + on volume button to increase volume and press – on Volume button to decrease volume.

to increase

Push

(Refer to page 4-8) to decrease

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Basic Operation

NAVIGATION

Press NAVI/MENU button and find the desired track by pushing the VOL + or VOL – button. To select the track, press the NAVI/MENU button, I or the button.

To move to the upper folder, push the

I switch.

If there is no upper folder, NAVIGATION stops.

MODE

During MP3 playback, you can select the playback mode by turns by clicking the

MODE/REC button.

Click

Repeat Playback

Shuffle Playback

Intro Playback

Press and hold the MODE/REC button : You can select MP3 or FM, Voice or Line-in recording functions. (Play mode is automatically activated when MP3 is selected).

MENU

A long press of the NAVI/MENU button will enter the menu system.

Scroll between menus : Push I or I ( VOL + or VOL -) .

Exit : Click the PLAY/STOP button (or long pressing of

NAVI/MENU button).

Select Function: Press the NAVI/MENU button.

Stop playback.

Basic Operation

Press the

“NAVI/MENU” button.

DELETING FILES ON THE PLAYER

Select the file to delete by using VOL or VOL .

Click the “MODE” button.

“FILE DELETE ARE YOU SURE?” is displayed on the screen.

Select “YES” by using I or I (VOL + or VOL -) to delete. Then click NAVI/MENU button.

Stop playback.

FILE DELETE

DELETING FOLDERS ON THE PLAYER

Press the

“NAVI/MENU” button.

Select the folder to delete.

Click the “MODE” button.

“FOLDER DELETE ARE YOU SURE?” is displayed on the screen.

Select “YES” by using

I and I (VOL + or VOL -) to delete. Then press NAVI/MENU button.

NOTE You can only delete an empty folder.

FOLDER DELETE

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Operating the FM Tuner

OPERATING THE FM TUNER

To switch to the FM Tuner, press and hold the MODE/REC button.

The current function is displayed.

Long Click

MP3

FM

FM

RADIO

VOICE

LINE

IN

The function selection graphic displays on the LCD.

Push the I confirm.

, I switch to select FM RADIO. Press the NAVI/MENU button to

Push

Click

MP3

FM

FM

RADIO

VOICE

LINE

IN

Push the NAVI/MENU switch toward I or I to select your desired station.

(Ex : 87.5

87.6)

Push or

Operating the FM Tuner

To select STEREO/MONO

Press the STEREO/PLAY/STOP button to select Stereo/Mono.

Click

Auto Scan function

To automatically locate a station press and hold NAVI/MENU button to the right or left.

The player will quickly scan through each frequency and stop at the next station that can tuned in.

Long Push or

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 or switch to the left or the right.

(Ex : 89.1

91.9

93.1)

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Operating the FM Tuner

Memory Function (Save stations)

Select a station by pushing the or switch to the left or the right.

Click

Push or and select the desired station.

Select CH02 again

Click

Save complete

Up to 20 stations can be saved.

Click

To cancel Saving will exit the memory function without saving.

Auto memory function

Press and hold the A/B MEMORY button to automatically select select stations and save them in sequential order.

(Only activates while the player is not in PRESET mode)

Auto memory may not work within weak transmission areas.

Long Click

Operating the FM Tuner

Memory delete function (Delete saved stations)

Select the station to be deleted at

PRESET mode

Press and hold the MEMORY button.

Long Click

- The next station will appear when station delete is completed.

Push the MEMORY button if you also want to delete the next station.

NOTE

FM Tuner reception may vary in different areas.

While in PRESET mode, auto scan and auto memory functions are not available.

When the player doesn’t have any preset stations, EMPTY will be displayed at

PRESET mode then faded out.

To turn the player off

Press and hold the PLAY/STOP button to turn the player off.

Long Click

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Recording-FM Tuner

To record FM

Press the MODE/REC button during FM reception. The station will be recorded, the remaining recording time will be displayed on the LCD screen.

Click

To pause FM recording

Press PLAY/STOP button to pause the recording process. Press PLAY/STOP button again to restart recording.

Click

To stop FM recording

Press the MODE/REC button again to stop recording.

The recorded file is saved as TUNER000.REC. It is saved in the RECORD folder.

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To play a recorded file

After selecting MP3 mode, select the recorded file to listen and press the PLAY/STOP button to play.

NOTE

Volume can not be controlled while recording.

Recorded REC files can be converted to MP3 files using iRiver Manager.

(Refer to page iRiver Music Manager Software Instruction Manual 32~34/37~39)

Press and hold the MODE/REC button.

Long Click

Recording-Voice

Recording Voice

)

Press the or (VOL + or VOL switch to select Voice mode.

Push

MP3

FM

FM

RADIO

VOICE

LINE

IN

Press the NAVI/MENU button (or

PLAY/STOP) to go to Voice recording mode. (The recorder will be in standby mode.)

Click

Click or

MP3

FM

FM

RADIO

VOICE

LINE

IN

Press the MODE/REC button again to begin recording.

Click

MONO 32KHz 32KBPS

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Recording-Voice

To stop recording

Press the MODE/REC button.

Click

To play a recorded file

Press the PLAY/STOP button.

Click

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MONO 32KHz 32KBPS

NOTE

After stopping a recording, starting again will create a new voice file.

To pause voice recording

Press

Press button during recording.

button again to restart recording.

NOTE

Pausing the recording will not create a new file, recording will be added to the current recording.

NOTE

The recorded file is saved as VOICE000.REC in the VOICE folder.

If “00:00:00” is displayed on the LCD, the player’s memory is full. To record, delete files and/or folders on the player to make some space available.

(To delete : Refer to page 4-6, iRiver Music Manager

The player can not record when the memory is full or the battery is low.

Keep the player far away enough from the source to avoid distortion in the recording.

Recorded REC files can be converted to MP3 files using iRiver Manager.

(Refer to page iRiver Music Manager Software Instruction Manual 4-32~4-34)

Recording-External audio source

Recording from an external audio source

Connect the LINE OUT jack of the external equipment to the LINE IN jack of the player.

Set “LINE IN RECORDING MODE” in

the MENU.(Refer to page 5-22 for details)

Press and hold the MODE/REC button.

Long Click

LINEIN RECORDING MODE

MONO STEREO

44.1KHz

128KBPS

MP3

FM

FM

RADIO

NOTE

- Select Line-In mode on the menu to use the external microphone.

VOICE

LINE

IN

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Recording-external audio source

Recording from an external audio source

Press the I or I (VOL + or VOL -) switch to select the LINE-IN mode.

Push

Press the NAVI/MENU button (or

PLAY/STOP) to go to LINE-IN recording mode.

(Record Standby

Mode)

Click or

Click

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MP3

FM

FM

RADIO

VOICE

LINE

IN

Press the MODE/REC button and

LINE-IN recording is started.

Click

AUDIO001

STEREO 44.1KHz 128KBPS

Press play on your external equipment (if necessary) to begin playback to be recorded.

NOTE

- The recorded file is saved as

AUDIO000.REC, AUDIO001.REC... in sequential order. Files are saved in the

RECORD folder.

- Select Ext. Mic on the CONTROL linein/ext. mic menu to use the external microphone. (Refer to page 4-23)

- Files recorded using an external microphone are saved as EXMIC000.REC.

To stop recording

Press the MODE/REC button.

Recording-external audio source

To play a recorded file [ 1]

Press the PLAY/STOP button.

Click Click

STEREO 44.1KHz 128KBPS

After pressing the NAVI/MENU button, select a recorded file using the VOL + or VOL switch.

Click

To play a recorded file [ 2]

Press the PLAY/STOP button.

Click

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