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IRiver iMP-400 manual

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  • Page 1

    User Manual MUL TI - CODEC CD PL A YER / FM TUNER Model iMP-400 Thank you for purchasing the product. Please read the manual carefully before use. Model iMP-400 TM[...]

  • Page 2

    Introducing the iRiver website URL : http://www.iRiver.com Provides information on our company, products, and email addresses for support. Unique feature of "Firmware (system software) Upgrade" is available for download on our site. The Firmware Upgrade allows for premium disc readability and provides new features as well as enhancements [...]

  • Page 3

    T able of Contents 1. Locating the Controls Player Front & Back.......................................................... Player Side........................................................................ Remote Control, LCD Window.......................................... 2. Getting started Power Supply(Batteries).............................[...]

  • Page 4

    Locating Controls(Player) Side Inside Locating Controls(Remote Control) Remote Control LCD Window - 5 - - 6 - NAVI / MENU, PRESET PLAY / PAUSE/MUTE STOP or LINE OUT REMOTE CONTROL/ EARPHONE BATTERY COMPARTMENT EXTENSION BATTERY PORT DC IN 4.5V[...]

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    Playing a Disc Slide open button, open the player lid and insert the disc. Slide HOLD Switch to Off position. Connect Remote Control and Earphone. - 8 - Note: Please be advised that the controls on the player don't work when HOLD switch is ON. Power Supply(Battery) Using Rechargeable Batteries Using External battery pack - Do not mix rechargea[...]

  • Page 6

    Operating the FM T uner While playing a CD, you can switch back and forth between CD and FM mode with a long click of the Mode/CD/FM Stereo button. Select Stereo/Mono Power Off Selecting Frequency(FM 87.5MHz ~ 108MHz) FM tuner reception will be affected in weak transmission areas. While in Preset mode, auto scan and auto memory function are not ava[...]

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    B M R Operating the Remote Control Main unit and Remote control both locked. Only Main unit is locked. Only Remote control is locked. The remote control operates every function using 3 jog switchs and two buttons. Basic Operation Function Playback and Pause To listen to the next track, please push the jog switch to the right. Stop and Power Off To [...]

  • Page 8

    Navigation Navigation is the function used to search tracks. You can find the desired song by using and buttons. NAVI/MENU button, Select Folder or Scroll to Upper Folder Select the track 1 2 4 3 - 14 - Scroll up Scroll down Scroll up within the folder Select the track Scroll down within the folder Scroll to Upper Folder Select Folder Select Folder[...]

  • Page 9

    Program Mode Activating Program mode Track number within the disc Track number in program list Program mode: Play tracks in your own playlists. Select Program/Playlist: Playback play lists if the disc contains WinAmp play list *.m3u files. (Refer to page 31) Program mode is activated while in Stop Mode. Repeat A-B is activated while in Play Mode. A[...]

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    -10,+10/EQ Mode -10/+10 MODE During playback, push the jog lever to -10 to go back to the previous 10th track, and push it to +10 to go forward to the next 10th track. iRiver ShockFree Toggle On/Off by sliding "PROG/EQ/MEMORY" button +10 side during PLAY mode. Caution : Poorly recorded CDs may have inferior disc readability while the iRiv[...]

  • Page 11

    Menu (Function Controls) Configuration Function Control is subject to change with different firmware versions. Users can configure their own settings. Menu Operation Function Control Option can only be configured in CD Mode. When you select the sub menu windows, you can select your preferences to be displayed. - 20 - PLA YER’S CONTROLS - 19 - 1. [...]

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    Menu(General) RESUME : When activated, player returns to the same settings after STOP or Power OFF. SOUND FADE IN : When activated, volume increases gradually at playback mode to prevent sudden loudness. LANGUAGE(Supports 37 languages) : When activated, displays proper fonts for tracks and ID3 tag information. BEEP VOLUME : Configure beep sound (ON[...]

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    Menu(T imer , Control) STOP POWER OFF : Automatically power off at stop mode. (1~60 minutes) Use or button to adjust time. This function only works for CD. FF/RW SCAN ON : Long click of or button for fast scan within the track. Short click of or button for next or previous track. OFF: Fast Scan through songs in a folder. As typical with MP3 files, [...]

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    SOUND BALANCE Balance your sound to the right or left or keep it in the center according to your preference. Menu(Control) - 26 - EQ LIMIT ON : Limit the control of equalizer frequency to prevent distortion of sound. OFF : You can enjoy original sound though distortion of sound may occurr. TAG AUTO EQ Can automatically change EQ pattern by using th[...]

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    Menu(Playback Mode) BOOKMARK This is the function for fast search by using BOOKMARK. Bookmark function is activated under the Study mode. Long slide of -10/+10 lever to -10 will add/delete/move the bookmark. Bookmark Add : Long slide -10/+10 lever to -10 and click PROG/EQ button to add the present location into the bookmark. Bookmark Delete : Long [...]

  • Page 16

    Menu (User EQ) USER EQ BASS CORNER FREQUENCY : Bass Boost frequencies are 50HZ, 100Hz and 200Hz. Bass boost function is effective under the frequency range configured. Maximized at 200Hz. TREBLE BOOST : Treble boost level is from o to 12dB. TREBLE CORNER FREQUENCY : Treble boost frequencies are 2 kHz, 4kHz and 7 kHz. Treble boost function is effect[...]

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    Support WinAmp Play list Pressing Navi/Menu or button will play selected play list in sequential order. Icon stands for playback of play list Maximum 20 play lists within the disc can be recognized. RESERVATION FUNCTION This function is useful to find a specific track after playing current track. Press Navi/Menu button during playback and select th[...]

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    Power Supply(Rechargeable Batteries) The player automatically powers off when done charging. (While in Charge mode, a long press of the Stop button turns the power OFF). Charging time (Estimated with the rechargeable stick batteries provided) Charging : Approx. 6 hours (At full discharge) Discharging : Approx. 5 hours (At full charge) Recharging Me[...]

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    T rouble Shooting AC adapter does not work. Remote control does not work. Battery lifetime differs Characters in LCD are corrupted. Poor FM Reception Recharging does not work. Check whether the plug is connected to the proper jack on the player. Check whether the HOLD switch is ON(Switch to OFF position.) Connect the earphones/remote plug firmly. C[...]

  • Page 20

    Precautions On Player Keep the lens on the SlimX clean and do not touch it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged and the SlimX will not operate properly. Do not put any heavy object on top of the SlimX. The SlimX and the CD may be damaged. Do not leave the SlimX in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive d[...]

  • Page 21

    Accessories Remote control Earphone and Earphone Sponge Carrying Case Rechargeable batteries (2 EA) User manual/Warranty card AC Adapter External battery pack 1 7 6 5 4 3 2 - 40 - Accessories subject to change without notice and may vary from image shown. Notes During playback, CDs damaged with dirt or a scratch may make a pop sound, clipping sound[...]

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    Regulatory Information Federal Communications Commission(FCC) The device manufactured and found to comply with limits for a Class B computing device according to the specifications in FCC rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interfe[...]

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    Safety W arning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority. Listening for many hours at maximum[...]