Introducing the H300

The iRiver H300 series delivers superior sound and advanced features in a extraordinarily sleek design. It is designed with a large, color LCD, ultra-fast USB 2.0 music transfers, multi-codec support and a digital FM tuner. Plus, the H300 features a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 16 hours per charge making it the new standard in high-capacity music players. The FM tuner included enables reception of FM radio broadcasting. And the product supports firmware upgrades to continuously refine the product's features via our website. All these powerful features will enable you to have your best ever experience with an MP3 player.

H300 Features

2 inch color LCD display. Both icons and menus are in color. Superior color icons and menus previously unavailable are provided for a better user experience. Supports super size data - 20GB/40GB HDD The system can be used as high capacity portable storage with 20GB(H320) and 40GB(H340) HDDs. Data sharing without a PC - USB Host The system can connect directly to other portable USB devices such as digital cameras. No PC is required. Fast file transfer - USB 2.0 The system supports a 480 Mbps USB 2.0 interface to maximize the portable data storage feature. Constant state-of-the-art performance - firmware upgrade Add new features or improve performance with continuous firmw are upgrades. Images and Text are OK! - Text and image viewer View ebooks, lyrics, and stored Images with the Text Viewer and Image Viewer features. Magnificent 3D sound - SRS WOW sound effect Experience the magnificent 3d and rich base sounds with the industry-recognized SRS WOW technology. 5 Preset and 1 User set equalizers Select one of the 5 preset EQs (Normal, Rock, Jazz, Classical, Ultra Bass) or set your own with the Uesr EQ. FM radio at your convenience - Built in FM tuner and FM recording. Easy radio listening, with automatic search and frequency memory functions. Superior technology for searching reception while moving will enhance your experience. Simple usage - Easy Navigation H300 supports a maximum of 2000 folders and 9999 files structure for easier search. Easy recording - Record voice and external sound sources. Supports voice recording with high performance internal / external microphones, and sound recording connecting to external devices such as CDs, tape players, or radio receivers. Connect external speakers - Supports an external output (Line-Out) feature

Installing the software, PC
Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP operating systems support USB 2.0 storage without additional setup. Windows Explorer may be employed to use the product as a portable storage device without installing any other information. In the Windows 98 SE operating system however, the managing software is required to use the product as a portable storage device. When the operating program of the former model is installed in you PC, eliminate the former operating program first then install new operating program.
Input user information and click the "Next" button
Insert the program installation CD and double click the HManager\ HManager1.60.exe file. The following installation screen is displayed.
Select the installation folder and click the "Next" button.
Click the "Next" button in the installation window A message is displayed to disconnect the product from the PC. If the product is connected, disconnect it from the PC and press the "OK" button. The message is displayed even if the product is not connected to the PC.
Click the installation option and click the "Next" button.
Installing the device driver
Windows 98 SE only Device drivers are not required for other operating systems. Please disregard this section for Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Mac OS computers.
The managing software needs to be installed before installing the device driver. Please see [Page 28] for details on installing the managing software.
Connect the product to a PC with the USB cable included. If the product is not recognized by the PC, an "Add new hardware wizard" window is opened. Click the "Next" button.
Click the "Finish" button when the installation complete screen is displayed.
Click the "Search for the best device driver (recommended)" and click the "Next" button.
Click the Specify a location option and click the "Browse" button.
Click the "Next" button
Select the installation folder that includes the iRiverH.inf file (C:\Program Files\iRiver\H300\drivers) and click the "OK" button. Click the "Finish" button to finish the installation.
When the folder is located, click the "Next" button.

Upgrading the Firmware

The Firmware is the internal operating system of the H300. iRiver is continuously improving the product by upgrading the Firmware.
Press and hold the Menu screen.

button to open the

Connect the product to a PC with the USB cable. Please see Page 24 for how to connect the product to a PC.
Use the , buttons in the Menu to select the General option. Click the button to open the General sub menu screen.
Use the , buttons to select the Firmware Upgrade item. Press the button to open the Firmware Upgrade screen.

Download the latest Firmware file from the company website (www.iriver.com) Uncompress the H300.hex file from the download file.
Without the AC adapter, the firmware upgrade may fail due to battery power shortage. Disconnect the player from the USB cable. Select YES in the Firmware Upgrade screen then confirm with the button. Do not disconnect the AC adapter or turn the power off until the Firmware Upgrade is completed.
Copy the H300.hex file to the top folder of the H300 drive.
Connect the AC adapter to the product.
Without the AC adapter, the firmware upgrade may fail due to battery power shortage. Disconnect the player from the USB cable.
The system is automatically turned off after completing the Firmware Upgrade. Press the button to turn the power on.

Getting up and running

Connect the Remote Control and Earphones to the product. Press the button to turn the power on.

Using the buttons

Main System
Item Each button on the player may have multiple functions based on the mode the player is on (Recording, playback, etc.) Description Turns the power on when the power is off. Plays a music file in the playback standby screen. Pauses the play while playing a music file. Press and hold the button to turn the power off when the power is on. Stops Playback. Stop current recording in record mode. Changes the repeat mode while in playback standby or playing. Press and hold the button to open the functions screen. Starts recording in the recording standby screen. Pauses the recording during a recording. Press and hold the button while in playback standby or playing to open the EQ Setting mode. Changes EQ/SRS in the EQ Setting mode. Press the button twice during playback for the section repeat function. Please see Page 57 for details. Opens the Navigation screen during playback. Press and hold the button while in playback standby or playing to open the Menu screen. Increases volume while in playback standby, playing, or listening to radio. Decreases volume while in playback standby, playing, or listening to radio.
If the product is not responding, check if the HOLD switch is OFF. If the HOLD switch is set, the following message is displayed in the product.
See the initializing screen.
The playback standby screen is displayed.
Use the button to playback a music file. Use the buttons while playing to playback another music file.
Use the Press the Press the buttons to control volume. button again to pause the playback. button to end the playback. The playback standby screen is displayed. button to turn the power off. button to open the function selection
Press and hold the Press and hold the screen. Use the
buttons in the function selection screen to select a button to confirm the selection and run the selected function.

desired function. Press the a bit delayed.
If there are too many saved files, the time that the Playback Standby Display appears may be
Plays the previous title, when in playback. Press and hold the button while playing to fast rewind. Press the button and then hold it to the previous folder in playback standby display or while playing. Select the previous channel when listening to radio. Plays the next title when playing. Press and hold the button while playing to fast forward. Press the button and then hold it to the next folder in playback standby display or while playing. Select the next channel when listening to radio.
Item Description Turns the power on when the power is off. Plays a music file in the playback standby screen. Pauses the play while playing a music file. Press and hold the button to turn the power off when the power is on. Plays the previous title when playing. Press and hold the button while playing to fast rewind. Press the button and then hold it to the previous folder in playback standby display or while playing. Select the previous channel when listening to radio. Plays the next title when playing. Press and hold the button while playing to fast forward. Press the button and then hold it to the next folder in playback standby display or while playing. Select the next channel when listening to radio. Increases volume while in playback standby, playing, or listening to radio. Decreases volume while in playback standby, playing, or listening to radio.

Playing music files

Playing Music
The playback standby screen follows the initialization screen when the power is turned on. Basic playback information, including the number of folders and music files, is displayed.
Start playing with the button. Use the buttons while playing to play another title.
Use the buttons to control volume. Press the button again to pause the playback. Press the button to end the playback. The playback standby screen is displayed. Press and hold the buttons while playing to fast forward or fast rewind the title. Press the or button twice and hold it to return to the previous folder or forward to the next folder. Please see Page 53 for the details on the music file search. Press the button while playing to change the Repeat mode. Please see Page 53 for more information about Repeat modes. ID3 Tag information is displayed during the playback. Only MP3, OGG, WMA, and ASF, IRM files are supported. If a music file is damaged, the damaged section is skipped. If the file is seriously damaged, the file is skipped.

Listening to the FM radio
Press and hold the button to display the menu of player models.
Searching for a FM radio frequency Manual Search
Press the buttons in the radio screen to change frequency by 0.1 MHz. Keep pressing the button until the desired channel is found.

Auto Scan

Press and hold the buttons to search for an available channel automatically. Hold the button until the desired channel is scanned.

FM Tunner KOREA

STEREO
Use the buttons to select the Radio icon then press the open the radio screen.

button to

Searching

Preset OFF

TOTAL 13CHs
Press the buttons to select a channel. Press and hold the buttons to search for channels automatically. When a frequency is found, the radio will stay on that station until or is pressed again.
The AUTO SCAN and AUTO MEMORY functions do not work while Preset is ON. In manual search, using the buttons changes the frequency by 0.1MHz in Korea /U.S.A/Japan, and 0.05 MHz in Europe.

Preset Function

Press the button in the radio screen to set the Preset ON.
Press the button to switch between Stereo / Mono. In areas where the signal is weak, some channels may be unavailable, or reception may be poor.
Press the buttons to select the next / previous channel. Use the buttons again until the desired channel is selected.

Setting preset channels

Manual preset
Use the button in the radio screen to set the Preset OFF.

Deleting Preset Memory

Use the button in the radio screen to set the Preset ON. (Preset Listening Mode)

Use the delete.

buttons while the Preset is ON to select a preset channel to
Use the buttons to select the desired channel then press the button to display the channel number.
Press and hold the button to delete the channel and display the next channel. Press and hold the button again to delete the next channel.

Memory

If all preset channels are deleted, 'TOTAL 00CHs' is displayed, and pressing the button does not switch the system to Preset ON mode.

Press the buttons to select the desired channel number. Press the button to set it. The number of preset channels are displayed as in the 'TOTAL XXCHs'. Press the button to cancel the saving. A Maximum of 20 channels can be set.
Recording FM radio broadcasting
Press the button while receiving FM radio to record it.

Auto Preset

Use the OFF. buttons. Channels are in the radio screen to set the Preset

Press the Press the

button while recording to pause the recording. button again to resume the recording.
Press and hold the buttons: you can see the frequency increasing. Channels are automatically scanned and saved in order in Preset.

Press the

button while recording to end the recording.

[Note] [Note]

In area with weak signals, some channels may not be saved. Volume control is disabled while recording. The recorded file is saved as 'RECORD\AUDIO\TUNERXXX.MP3'

Recording

Press and hold the the functions menu. button to open
The option (Bitrate/Input Volume/Output Volume) value for each source for the recording is saved. It is also possible to change the preset options for each Source option for recording. Source Types LINE IN: Analog signal from an external device INT. MIC: Voice using the internal microphone EXT. MIC: Voice using an external microphone TUNER: Record FM radio Bitrate Quality of the recording. (40~320Kbps, ). Input Volume(0~20) Volume of the recording. High Input Volume increases the volume of the recording file. But can also cause distortion in the recording. Output Volume(0~40) The product supports monitoring of the recording sound. This option changes the monitoring volume and does not affect the recording file.
Use the buttons to select the Record icon then press the button to open the record standby screen.
Use the buttons to select an option and use the buttons to change the Bit rate, Input Volume, or Output Volume. Press the button to return to the Recording Standby display from the Record Setting display. Press the button to start the MP3 recording.

Press the screen.

button in the record standby screen to open the Record Setting
Press and hold the buttons in the Record Setting screen to select the Source item. Setting the Source option will change Bit rate, Input Volume, and Output Volume accordingly.

Volume control is not available while recording For best results, experiment with various volume settings and microphone distances in each setting you record in.

Press the displayed.

button to finish the recording. The recording standby screen is

Using the text function

Store txt files to the TEXT folder
Any text can be entered into a text file, including useful features such as book sections or addresses and phone numbers. Connect the product to a PC using the USB cable. An icon is displayed in the PC tray if connection is successful. Please see Page 24 for details. Click Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Windows Explorer.
Press the button again in standby mode to record into a new file. Press the button while recording to pause the recording. Resuming the recording will not create a new file. The recording will automatically stop in the following conditions: - Not enough space is available for the recording. - Recorded MP3 file is over 200MB in size. - Over 5 hours have been recorded - Insufficient battery
Playing the recorded file
Press the button in recording standby mode to play the recorded file
Use Windows Explorer to create a folder named TEXT in the H300 drive.
The recorded file is saved in the following location, depending on the Source. LINE IN : RECORD\AUDIO\AUDIOXXX.MP3 TUNER: RECORD\AUDIO\TUNERXXX.MP3 INT/EXT MIC : RECORD\VOICE\VOICEXXX.MP3 Press the button to pause the playback. To resume playback, press the button again.
Store.txt files to the TEXT folder.
Only Wan-Sung type Korean text files are supported. To use a Jo-Hap type Korean text file, please convert it to a Wan-Sung type before using it.
Text Browsing Normal Browsing
Press the buttons to browse to the Previous/Next line while reading a text file. Press the buttons to browse to the Previous/Next page while reading a text file.

Viewing text

Press and hold the button in playback standby mode or in the radio screen to open the function menu.

GO TO Browsing

Use the buttons to select the Text icon then press the button to open the Text screen. Check the tree structured file listing. Press the button to go to a desired location while reading a text file
Use the buttons to select a desired location.
Use the buttons to select the desired folder or file and press the button to select. See the text file displayed in the LCD. Press the buttons to select a desired number

button to go to the new location.
Press the button to exit the text function. The maximum number of characters that can be displayed in the screen is: English: 26 characters per line, 10 lines. Text is not displayed in the LCD remote controller (sold separately). The text reading feature is supported while playing an MP3 file. Press the REC button while reading text to switch to the music mode (Hot key.)
The numbers are in Kbyte unit.

Viewing Image

The H300 can display JPG and BMP images on the LCD screen.
Using the Browser Function
Use the Browser function to exchange data from supported devices via a direct USB connection. Using Browser, you can perform the work connecting to external devices such as digital camera etc.
Press and hold the Functions screen. Use the buttons to select the Picture icon then press the button to open the Picture screen.
Use the buttons to select the Browser icon and press the to open the Browser screen. You can see the files listed. Use the display. If a file is selected, the image is displayed in the screen. If a folder is selected, the files in the folder are displayed. Repeat step to open a desired image. Use the buttons to view the previous or the next image buttons to select an to Connect H300 to an external device with the HOST cable.

button

Press and hold the button to view the current image information. Press the button to exit the See Image Information. Press the button to view multiple images. It doesn't support a PICTURE function when the size of an image file is large. (BMP: more than 3MB/JPG: more than 1MB. But it will appear on the display regardless of the size when Thumbnail size of a JPG file is less than 1MB.) It doesn't support the PICTURE function for a Progressive JPG file. What is Progressive JPG? Progressive JPG is a JPG image that is displayed getting focused on gradually. That is, an image is displayed with the low resolution on the full screen and it is getting clearer and sharpener.
Files in the product are listed in the Browser screen. The external device is registered as HOST. Response time may vary depending on memory size and type of the external device. Press hold and the device are displayed. buttons to select the DEVICE. Files in the external
Select a desired file and press the to open the popup menu window.

Searching music

Navigation using the File Tree

Use the press the

buttons to select Copy and button to copy the file.

Format

Format the hard disk drive. (If Yes is selected) Use the , buttons to select Yes and press the button to start the format. Select No to cancel the format. Formatting will erase all the contents of your player.

Formatting from a PC

Windows 2000 and Windows XP can not format drives over 32GB in size. Please do not use the Windows 2000 or Windows XP format utility to format the H340. Please do not format the H300 into NTFS file system (Windows 2000, Windows XP). Formatting the drive as NTFS will cause the player not to function. Windows 98SE and Windows Me can format the drives over 32 GB. To format a hard disk over 32GB in the Windows 2000, or XP, use a third party hard disk drive management software.
Upgraded firmware is not effected by the initialization.

Firmware Upgrade

Upgrade the current firmware. Please see Page 84 for the detail.
Use an AC adapter when formatting the hard disk drive. If there is not enough battery remaining and no AC adapter is used, the format process may fail.
If the product is turned off after the firmware upgrade, press the Play button to turn the system on.
Do not disconnect the AC adapter during the format process. Serious problem including power failure may result. Formatting the H300 deletes all data in the H300. The provided format feature in the menu will format the H300 as one partition.
Use the , buttons in the menu screen to select Display option. Press the button to confirm. The Display submenu screen is displayed.

LCD Contrast (M.) : Main

Set the system LCD contrast. 0 to 15 values are available. Use the , buttons to set contrast and confirm with the button.
LCD Contrast (R.) : Remote
Use the Press the , buttons in the submenu to select the desired item. button to open the selected sub configuration screen. The LCD remote controller is sold separately. Set the remote controll LCD contrast. 0 to 20 values are available. Use the , buttons to set contrast and confirm with the button.
Press the button or press and hold the menu screen. The main-menu screen is displayed. button to exit the sub-

LCD Bright

Set the LCD brightness. 1 to 10 values are available. Use the , buttons to set brightness and confirm with the button.
LCD Power Off (B.) : Battery
Specify the number of seconds (3-60) for the backlight to remain on when the player is using battery power. Use the buttons to set time and confirm with the button.

Use the , buttons to select one from Shuffle, 1 Song Only, Directory, Directory All, or All Songs and the button to set it. Use button or the button to exit.
Following modes are supported.

Item Description

The currently selected title is repeated. Use the buttons to repeat the previous or the next title. All titles in the selected folder are played once and the playback stops. All titles in the selected folder are repeated. All titles in the hard disk drive are repeated.
Plays beginning or middle (1 minute from the beginning) 10 seconds of each title in the hard disk drive in order. Option ON for the beginning 10 seconds and Highlight ON for the middle 10 seconds. Use the , buttons to select from Off, On, or Highlight On. Press the button to confirm.
Use the , buttons to select one from 1 Song Only, Directory, Directory All, or All Songs and the button to set it. Use button or the button to exit.

Shuffle

Sets Shuffle playback mode. If set, use the button while playback to use the Shuffle playback function. The function is normally set.
Skip the set period of time while playback. Maximum 10 minutes and 59 seconds are supported. Use the buttons to select minute or second digit. Use the buttons to set the numeric value. Press the button to confirm.
While configuring the Sound effect, the system supports real time testing of the setting.
The set value from the Bass Boost is applied to the USER EQ setting. Changing the Bass Boost value cause the EQ setting to change to the USER EQ.
Use the , buttons to select the Sound from the menu. Press the button to confirm. The Sound submenu screen is displayed.

Treble Boost

Set the Treble output level. Maximum 64 dB can be set. Change the value by 2 dB level. Use , buttons to set level. Press the button to confirm.
Press the button of press and hold the menu screen. The main-menu screen is displayed. button to exit the sub-
The set value from the Treble Boost is applied to the USER EQ setting. Changing the Treble Boost value cause the EQ setting to change to the USER EQ.

Sound Balance

Sets left/right output balance for earphones and headphone. Move to left to increase left speaker volume and move to right to increase right speaker volume. Maximum value is 20. Default value is 0 which outputs same sound to both left and right speakers. buttons to set level. Press Use , the button to confirm.

SRS Setting

Sets the 3D sound effect. SRS, TruBass, FOCUS, and Boost are available.
Following chart is details of each sound effect.
SRS setting TruBass setting Sound resolution Sound boost value. Use proper boost value depends on the earphones or headphone characteristics.

Bass Boost

Set the BASS output level. Maximum 24 dB can be set. Change the value by 2 dB level. Use , buttons to set level. Press the button to confirm.

Default

Use the buttons to select the desired item. Use buttons to set step. Press the button to confirm.
SRS( ) is registered trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. SRS( ) is ? The SRS-WOW is virtual 3D sound effect system developed by the SRS Lab. SRS includes sub functions such as SRS, TruBass, Focus, and WOW.
Use the , buttons to select the desired item from the submenu. Press the button to confirm. The selected configuration screen is displayed.

Beep Volume

Sets the beep volume for every time a button is pressed on the player. 0: disable beep Use , buttons to set volume. Press the button to confirm.

Voice Monitor

Monitor recording status with earphones or headphone. (If selected ON) Use , buttons to select from ON or OFF. Press the button to confirm.

Fade In

When activated, volume increases gradually at playback mode to prevent sudden loudness. Use , buttons to select from ON or OFF. Press the button to confirm.

Record Setting

AGC ON : When recording voice, the recording level is automatically controlled and the sound from a long distance is normally recorded. AGC OFF: AGC Control not activated. AGC :Automatic Gain Control Bitrate: Set the bit rate for each recording mode separately. Use the buttons to select source item. Use the buttons to select the recording method. View the following chart for Source item description.
Use the internal microphone Use an external microphone Use an external device Record from radio reception
Use the , buttons to select the Record from the menu. Press the button to confirm. The Record submenu screen is displayed.
Internal MIC External MIC Line In Tuner
After setting the Source item, use the buttons to select a Stereo (AGC) item and use the buttons for setting Use the buttons to select Bitrate item and use the buttons for setting. Press the button to confirm.

Buttons will not function
Check if the Hold function is set. If so, please unset the Hold function.

Heavy noise

Check if connectors of the remote controller and earphones are clean. Dirty surface of the connectors may cause the noise. Check the music file. Try another music file to confirm. If the file data is damaged, heavy noise or skipping may result.
Text in the LCD looks distored.
Check the correct language setting. Use Menu - General Language to see the language setting. Please see Page 65 for details.

FM Radio

Channels Frequency Signal to Noise ratio

LCD screen too dark.

Check brightness setting of the LCD screen. Use Menu - Display - LCD Contrast (M_) : Main to set the brightness. See Page 69 for details.

EarphoneCord Antenna

Antenna File format Bit Rate Tag
Heavy noise in radio reception. Hard to search a channel.
See if the earphones are connected. The earphones functions as an antenna for the radio reception. Without the earphones, the radio reception may not function. If the earphones are connected, try moving direction of the product and earphones. Try turning off electrical appliances near the product. If noise is reduced, try to move away from the appliance.

Power Supply General

AC Adapter Battery Dimension Weight LCD Operation Temperature
Player will not transfer files or does not appear on the computer as a drive.
See if the USB cable is correctly connected. See if the AC adapter is correctly connected. If there is not enough battery charge, the download may not function properly.

Playback time

Federal Communications Commission
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 interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 3. If your device needs repairs, you must arrange for the manufacturer to make them if you are to keep the device's FCC registration valid. This equipment, like other electronic equipment, generates and uses radio frequency energy. If not installed and used according to the instructions in this manual, this equipment may cause interference with your radio and television reception. If you think this equipment is causing interference with your radio or television reception, try turning the equipment off and on. If the interference problems stop when the equipment is switched off, then the equipment is probably causing the interference. You may be able to correct the problem by doing one or more of the following: - Adjust the position of the radio or TV antenna - Move away the device from the radio or TV If necessary, consult your dealer or an experienced radio or television technician. You may find this booklet helpful:"How to Identify and Resolve Radio and TV Interference Problems"(Stock No. 004-000-00345-4), prepared by the FCC and available from the U.S Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. See individual devices FCC ID and registration numbers.

For the customers in Europe
The CE mark on the player is valid only for products marketed in the European Union.