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Handling Precautions for Safety Handling Precautions for Safety
Please read before using for your safety.
Electricity Product
Do not overload a single power
circuit.
Overheating or fire can result.
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.
Firmly plug the adapter into the
wall socket.
Fire can result from improper use.
Unplug the AC adapter during
electrical storms.
Electrical Shock may result.
Use only the supplied AC adapter.
Use of non-authorized power
adapters is not recommended.
It can cause a damage to your
player because of improper
usage.
Avoid contact with water and
other liquids and dry immediately
with a soft cloth should contact
occur.
It can cause a damage to your
player because of improper
usage.
Do not use water or chemicals to
clean the player.
Clean the surface with a soft cloth.
It can cause a damage to your
player because of improper
usage.
Do not clean with chemical or
detergent. It damages the
surface and scraps paint.
Do not use excessive force
on the buttons or attempt to
disassemble the device.
It can cause a damage to your
player because of improper
usage.
Keep out of direct sunlight and
extreme heat and cold.
It can cause a damage to your
player because of improper
usage.
Do not drop or subject the
device to impact.
It can cause a damage to your
player because of improper usage.
Unplug adapter when it s not in
use.
Fire can result from improper use.
Do not place objects inside the
device other than CD’s.
It can cause a damage to your
player because of improper
usage.
Do not place heavy objects on
the device.
It can cause a damage to your
player because of improper
usage.
Keep away from harsh
environments including humid,
dusty, and smoky areas.
It can cause a damage to your
player because of improper
usage.
Immediately power off the player
and unplug the AC adapter if
water or other liquids are present.
Fire can result from improper use.
Immediately power off the player
and unplug the AC adapter if
smoke or odors emit from the
player or adapter.
Fire can result from improper use.
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Battery (for using external battery)
Others
Handling Precautions for Safety Handling Precautions for Safety
Do not use headphones /
earphones while cycling, driving,
or operating any motorized
vehicle.
It is dangerous and is illegal in
some areas.
Reduce volume while walking,
especially at pedestrian
crosswalk.
Do not use headphone /
earphones at high volume.
Hearing experts advise against
listening to continuous, loud and
extended play.
Reduce volume or stop using
the player if you experience a
ringing in your ears.
Hearing experts advise against
listening to continuous, loud and
extended play.
Do not use at high volume for
continuous listening.
Hearing experts advise against
listening to continuous, loud and
extended play.
Included earphones include soft
covers for your comfort. They
may be used with or with out
covers at your preference.
Keep the player away from
strong magnets.
It can cause a damage to your
player because of improper
usage.
Do not disassemble or modify
the product.
Do not use a new battery and a
discharged battery together.
Always replace both batteries at
the same time.
It can cause a damage to your
player because of improper usage.
Use only identical batteries inside
the device. Alkaline with NiMH
for example. Mixing battery types
will damage the player.
It can cause a damage to your
player because of improper
usage.
Keep headphones / earphones
cords under control at all times.
Cords may get caught on a
variety of objects and cause
damage or injury.
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Handling Precautions for Safety 2
4-1 Navigation mode 28
4-2 EQ 29
4-3 Play 30
4-4 Interval Repeat / Reservation 31
4-5 Programming 32
4-6 -10 / +10 function 34
4-7 BOOKMARK feature 35
4-8 Other features 37
4-9 Menu 38
4-10 Menu operation 39
4-11 Menu setup 42
4-12 Firmware upgrade 69
5-1 Questions and Answers 70
5-2 Troubleshooting 76
5-3 Precautions 79
5-4 Product specifications 82
1-1 Features of iMP-1100 8
1-2 Components 9
2-1 Locating the Controls 10
2-2 LCD screen display 13
2-3 Connecting product 16
3-1 Detailed operation 18
Before using
Contents
Specific features
Additional Information
Using the Controls
Getting started
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1-2 Components
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Accessories are subject to change without notice.
iMP-1100 Remote Control Manual/Warranty form
(Quick Start Guide)
Earphones and Covers AC Adapter Carrying Case
Movie Clip CD
LCD Remote Control
External Battery Pack AV Cable
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1-1 Features of iMP-1100
Before using Before using
Optional Accessory
Plays Movie files on CD! Also plays MP3 CD along with standard
Audio CDs.
The iMP-1100 will play DivX encoded AVI and ASF movie files burned onto CDR and
CDRW discs on the built in LCD screen. Discs with JPG and BMP pictures can be
displayed. It will also play MP3, WMA, and ASF audio files burned to disc along with
standard Audio CD s.
Full color menus and user interface on the 2" LCD display
As a world first MP3 CD player, iMP-1100 adopted color TFT LCD used in cellular phone,
and various icon colors and colorization of menu enable easier operation. In addition, you
may enjoy a movie with color LCD on the player at any time and any where.
Enjoys a movie with big screen at home Video out function!
Just connect to TV or monitor with supplied AV cable to watch DivX encoded AVI or ASF
files on your system. In addtionm you can see JPG and BMP files in a full screen.
Extended battery life
Available video playback time is 6 hours when you use built-in Li-ion battery and up to
16 hours with the attached external battery pack. Maximum music playback time (MP3
and WMA) is 25 hours with the Li-ion batteriy and 68 hours with the attached battery pack.
Anti-shock to prevent skipping
The iRiver Shock Free feature allows for continuous play even under less than ideal
situations.
6 built-in Equalizers
Normal, Rock, Jazz, Classic, Ultra Bass, and Metal.
Customizable EQ
Chose your own EQ settings with the User EQ.
Firmware Upgrade
Persistent Firmware upgrade enables user to add new features or make improvements.
Built-in Li-ion Rechargeable battery
Easily recharge the internal battery with the included AC adapter.
Powerful language support supports 40 languages
Support 40 languages including unsimplified and simplified Chinese.
Using the ControlsUsing the Controls
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2-1 Locating the controls2-1 Locating the controls
Actual player may vary slightly from images shown. Functions are similar.Actual player may vary slightly from images shown. Functions are similar.
Product View - top / sides Product View - bottom
LCD Display
NAVI / MENU Button
Previous / Next Button
Volume control Button
Power ON /
PLAY / PAUSE Button
Power OFF /
STOP Button
A-B / EQ Button
MODE Button
Open Button
Line Out / AV Out Jack
Remote Controller / Earphones Jack
DC IN 5.0V Jack / External battery jack
HOLD Switch
AV OUT / OFF / LCD Display Switch
RESET Button
RESET button : Should the player become inoperable; such as not
powering on, or appears frozen use a paperclip to press
the Reset button.
This will often return the player to proper functioning.
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2-2 LCD screen display
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2-1 Locating the controls
Actual player may vary slightly from images shown. Functions are similar.
Music mode
Remote Control
Volume Control Button
Hold Switch
NEXT Button
Clip
PREVIOUS Button
POWER ON,OFF / PLAY / PAUSE Button
Using the ControlsUsing the Controls
Track Number
iRiver Shock Free
Play mode
Battery
indicator
EQ
Play time
File Format Bit Rate
Sampling Rate
Hold
Volume
Folder Name
Artist
Song Title
Next file to be played
Progress Bar
Level Meter
2. Screen icon will display the type of file being played.
1. Description of the screen display for HOLD
Remote Control set on HOLD
3. IRM (iRiver Rights Management)
iRiver Rights Management is a digital music format.
Please visit our web site for details about this music format.
4. What is iRiver Shock Free?
iRiver has developed a unique algorithm to help prevent skipping
during playback.
MP3
WMA
CD
MIX
IRM
JPG
BMP
AVI
ASF
M3U
Both player and Remote are set on HOLD
Main unit is set on HOLD
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2-3 Connecting product
Using the Controls
Power on
Charging with AC Adaptor
1. Use the AC Power adapter supplied with product for safety.
2. Connect the AC adapter to the 5.0V DC jack on the player and into power outlet.
(AC adaptor of this product is for 100~240V, 50~60Hz.)
3. The player will be charged automatically when the AC adapter is connected to
the player.
If the power source is connected when the product is turned on, the battery icon ( )
is animated. After charging is finished, the icon becomes a still ( ).
Charge time: Three and a half hours (after a complete discharge)
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2-2 LCD screen display
Picture mode
Using the Controls
Scroll Bar
Scale of Photo
: Rotation
: Vertical/Horizontal Symmetry
Slide mode
Video mode
Screen
Total Play Time
Play Status
Indicator
Current Played Time
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2-3 Connecting product
Using the Controls
Connecting Remote control / Earphones
Connect TV
1. Set the Display switch on the back of the product to AV OUT.
2. Connect AV cable to the TV as shown below.
(Yellow - Image, White - Audio/L, Red - Audio /R)
Yellow
White
Red
1. Connect Remote control cable with product as shown on below diagram.
2. Connect Remote control with earphones jack.
Remote control
Earphones jack
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2-3 Connecting product
Using the Controls
Power on
External Battery pack
1. Connect the external battery pack as indicated below.
Recharging is possible with supplementary battery pack.
The player can be recharged even when powered off.
To extend the life of the batteries (rechargeable batteries) :
- Turn the Display switch to OFF when the main TFT LCD display or
TV OUT is not in use.
- Set the Display Time of the main TFT LCD to a shorter time.
- Adjust the backlight brightness of the TFT LCD to a lower value.
- Disable the EQ feature.
- If you are using the remote control (sold separately), set the duration
of the backlight illumination of the Remote Control LCD to a shorter time.
When the volume is set to 0, there is no sound through the AV OUT.
Playing Audio
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3-1 Detailed operation
Playing Audio
Press the button to
power on the player.
While playing press the
button to pause the song.
Press the to continue
playback.
4
Press the , button
to control the volume.
5
Insert a disc, label facing
up and close the lid.
1
Connect the Remote
controller and earphone.
2
Release the Hold switch
on the Remote controller.
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Getting started
Playing Audio
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3-1 Detailed operation
previous
next
Getting started
Navigating to find and play another song
Press the or button
to select another track.
: Plays previous track
: Plays next track
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Press the or button,
release immediately, then
press and hold the same
button again to skip one
folder at a time.
: Plays previous folder
: Plays next folder
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1
Press the button to
play the selected song.
2
Press and hold the
or to scan within a
track.
: Reward within a song
: Fast-forward within a song
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Press NAVI/MENU button
while playing to display a
list of the songs on the disc.
Use the NAVI/MENU button
to navigate through the folders
and files on the disc.
: Selects previous title
: Selects next title
NAVI / MENU
: Move to lower
folder
: Move to upper folder
Click
Long Click
Click+Long
Click
Click
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3-1 Detailed operation
Getting started
Viewing images
View Image Information
1
2
3
+ / - button will switch pages during detailed information display.
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3-1 Detailed operation
Getting started
Viewing images
Displaying an image file
Insert a disc, label facing
up and close the lid.
1
Press the button to
power on the player.
The first image on the disc
will automatically display
on the LCD screen.
2
3
Scale of Photo
Slide mode
4
5
previous/next
Press the or button
to view another image.
: Displays previous image
: Displays next image
If the Picture Slideshow
feature is enabled in the
menu, the next image on
the disc will be displayed
after a few seconds.
(See page 57)
Press the NAVI/MENU
button to display a list of
the files on the disc.
: Selects previous image
: Selects next image
NAVI/MENU : Move to
lower folder
: Move to upper folder
Press and Hold the
A-B / EQ button.
A short list of information about
the image will be displayed.
Press and hold the
A-B / EQ button again to
display a more detailed
list of image information.
Press and hold the
A-B / EQ button again to
return to the image view.
Long Click
Long Click
Long Click
Click
Click
It may take longer to load the image if the image resolution is higher and the
file size is larger.
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3-1 Detailed operation
Getting started
Viewing images
Reversing image
Reverses vertically
Reverses horizontally
1
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3-1 Detailed operation
Getting started
Viewing images
ZOOM
1
2
Rotating image
90° degree counterclockwise rotation
90° degree clockwise rotation
Press the + or - button to
rotate the displayed image
on the LCD screen.
1
Press the A-B / EQ button
to Zoom in on the
displayed image.
Enlargement:
200% - 400%- 800%
Use the NAVI/MENU to
scroll the image to see
sections not visible on
the LCD screen.
You can rotate image as
you want.
: 90° degree
clockwise
rotation.
: 90° degree
counterclockwise
rotation.
Press and hold the + or -
button to reverse the
image.
You can reverse an image
horizontally/vertically.
: Reverses vertically
: Reverses horizontally
Click
Click
Long Click
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Getting started
Playing Video file
Playing video file
Insert a disc, label facing
up and close the lid.
1
2
4
Press
,
button for
volume control.
3
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Getting started
Viewing images
Viewing thumnail images
Press and hold the
button to display
thumbnail images on the
disc.
1
2
3
The following icon will appear if a JPG or BMP image can not be
displayed. The file maybe corrupt, improperly formatted, or too
large to display.
Progressive JPG files are not supported.
What is Progressive JPG?
Progressive JPG is a JPG image that is displayed getting focused on
gradually.
3-1 Detailed operation3-1 Detailed operation
Press the + or -, or
button to move the cursor
and scroll through all the
images on the disc.
,
Move the cursor Up / Down.
Move the cursor to
Previous / Next image.
Press the button to
exit the Thumbnail view
and display the selected
image.
Press the button to
power on the player.
Once powered on, video
playback will begin
automatically.
While playing video, press
the button for pause and
press it again to resume play.
: plays previous file
: plays next file
Press the or button
to select another file.
Click
Long Click
Click
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Getting started
Playing Video file
Fast Forward and Rewind do not work if the index table of the AVI/ASF file
being played is missing or damaged.
Due to the characteristics of video files, there may be a lag between the
high speed fast forward/backward time and the playback starting time after
the movement, and the sound may be briefly out of sync.
During video playback, when you play after stopping, the player resumes
from where the previous file stopped. At this time, there may be a lag
between the time the player starts the playback and the time when the
player stopped, and the sound may be briefly out of sync.
During the video playback with the TFT LCD of this player, a part of the
screen may be cropped depending on the resolution of the motion picture.
During the video playback, when you switch to the Display switch, the
screen may briefly appear distorted on TV or TFT LCD.
3-1 Detailed operation
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Getting started
Playing Video file
Display Video Information
1
2
Press and hold the
A-B / EQ button again
to return to the video.
3
Use the Volume +/- buttons to page forward/backward during
Detailed Information Display on the TFT LCD display.
3-1 Detailed operation
A short list of information
about the video will be
displayed.
Press and Hold the
A-B / EQ button.
Press and hold the
A-B / EQ button again to
display a more detailed
list of video information.
Long Click
Long Click
Long Click
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6
: Reward
: Fast-forward
Press and hold or .
: plays previous folder
: plays next folder
Press the or button,
release immediately, then
press and hold the same
button again to skip one
folder at a time.
Click+Long
Long Click
Playing video file
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4-1 Navigation mode
Specific features
Navigation Mode
Press the NAVI / MENU
button.
A list of files on the disc
will be displayed.
1
If a folder is selected
press button to enter
the folder.
3
Press the button to
play the selected file.
5
Press button to move
to upper folder.
4
Press or to scroll
up and down the list.
2
The list of titles
EQ
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4-2 EQ
1
Press and Hold the A-B / EQ
button to display the current
EQ selection.
Press the A-B / EQ button to
cycle through the other
available EQ options.
Specific features
With EQ SELECT MENU, user can set only desired EQ function.
Refer to page 68 for setting the User EQ.
EQ settings do not apply to AVI, JPG, or BMP files.
Long Click
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Specific features
Set Mode
Press MODE button during
play.
Icon is changing whenever
MODE button is press.
1
Randomly plays all tracks in the player and stop.
Plays a single track repeatedly.
Press the or to select a new random track to play repeatedly.
Randomly plays all tracks in the selected folder and stop.
Randomly plays all tracks in the selected folder repeatedly.
Randomly plays all tracks stored in the player repeatedly.
REAPEAT
SHUFFLE
INTRO : Plays only 10 seconds of each track in sequential order.
INTRO HIGHLIGHT : Plays 10 seconds from 1 minute into each track.
You can set this function in the MENU.
INTRO
Plays a selected track repeatedly.
Plays all tracks in the selected folder and stop.
Plays all tracks in the selected folder repeatedly.
Plays all tracks stored in the player repeatedly.
MODE
ICON
Play a selected interval repeatedly during play.
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Specific features
4-3 Play 4-4 Interval Repeat / Reservation
Click
Interval Repeat
Reservation Function
1
Press A-B / EQ button
while playing to select the
beginning (A) point.
2
Press A-B / EQ button again
to select the end (B) point.
The interval (A to B) will be
repeated.
Press the A-B / EQ button to
cancel the interval repeat.
While playing a song
press the NAVI / MENU
button and highlight
another track.
1
Press the A-B / EQ button
to queue the selected
song.
2
UP/DOWN
The Reservation Function allows you to queue one song to play after the
current song has ended.
Interval repeat is only available for audio files.
Click
Click
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4-5 Program Mode
Specific features
2. Playing Program List
3. Cancel Program
1
Press
button after
setting a program.
The tracks will be played in
order set by Program.
1
Press the button twice
while playing a program
list to cancel the
program.
In Program Mode, use +/- button as well as / button to search
tracks with skipping already programmed track.
Program Mode
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4-5 Program Mode
Screen while playing
Track
numbers
in CD
Program
List track
number
When stopped (no songs
are playing) Press the
A-B / EQ button to enter
the Program Mode.
If there s Playlist (*.m3u)
file of Winamp in the disc,
then "Playlist" is supported.
(Refers to Page 37)
Press the NAVI/MENU to
view the list of tracks on
the disc.
1
2
Press or button to
select a desired track
and then press EQ
button.
Screen at stop mode
Specific features
In Program mode, press NAVI/MENU button to enter Navigation mode.
Then, select folder with
,
button and press PROG button to store
all tracks in the folder. (The folder in the folder is not stored)
To delete the tracks stored by Program, press MODE button.
Play List is modified automatically.
Click
Double Click
Program Mode allows you to program a list of songs to play.
2. Adding BOOKMARK
1. BOOKMARK Function
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Only applicable to optional remote control.
Place a BOOKMARK within an audio file to quickly return to that position in the track.
A BOOKMARK can only be set when STUDY mode is activated. (Refer to Page 63)
A BOOKMARK is added, deleted, or selected by pressing and holding the -10 button
on the remote to enter BOOKMARK mode.
Up to 20 BOOKMARKs can be stored in a disc.
1
Press and hold the -10 button enter BOOKMARK mode.
2
While playing an audio track, press the A-B button to
add a BOOKMARK at the current position.
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Only applicable to optional remote control.
-10/+10 function
1
Press the -10/+10
button
during play.
Play previous 10 tracks/next
10 tracks.
previous +10
Next +10
4-7 BOOKMARK feature
Specific features
4-6 -10/+10 function
Specific features
Long Click
Click
iRiver Shock Free
1
Press and hold the
-10 button.
You can select / cancel
iRiver Shock Free mode.
iRiver Shock Free
Pressing +10 button and holding for a moment will set / cancel
iRiver Shock Free mode.
If iRiver Shock Free mode is set, the player can absorb more impacts.
Long Click
How to use Winamp playlist
4-8 Other features
Specific features
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1
Make a PLAYLIST(*M3U) using Winamp.
2
Save the tracks and the Winamp PLAYLIST to a disc.
3
Put the disc into player and play it.
4
While stopped, press the A-B button.
A list of the M3U files on the disc will be displayed.
5
Use the or button to select an M3U file and then press to play the
playlist. Up to 20 playlists can be stored on one disc.
1. Click "LIST OPTS" and then click
"SAVE LIST".
2. Name the file name
(ex:iriver.m3u) and click "SAVE"
button. A new list will be created.
Winamp execution picture
4. Selecting BOOKMARK
3. Deleting BOOKMARK
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4-7 BOOKMARK feature
1
Press and Hold the -10 button enter BOOKMARK mode.
2
Press MODE button.
BOOKMARK is deleted from the current position.
BOOKMARK is deleted from the end consecutively whenever
MODE button is pressed.
1
Press and Hold the -10 button enter BOOKMARK mode
2
Press or button.
: moves to the previous BOOKMARK.
: moves to the next BOOKMARK.
Specific features
Long Click
Click
Long Click
2. Switching between Menus
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1
Press and Hold the
NAVI / MENU button to
display the main menu
system.
2
Press or button.
: Moves to the
previous Menu.
: Moves to the
next Menu.
1. Menu
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Functions may vary with product and firmware revisions.
4-10 Menu operation
Specific features
4-9 Menu
Specific features
Long Click
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