will exit memory function without saving.
orders.(It only activates while the player is not in PRESET mode) Note : Auto memory may not work within weak transmission areas.
Memory delete function (Delete saved channels)
Select channel to be deleted at preset mode. Push memory button for a long time.
- The next channel will appear when channel delete is completed. Push memory button if you want to delete the next channel also.

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Operating Remote Control
The remote control operates every function using 3 jog levers and two buttons.
Basic operation function Playback and Pause Stop and Power Off
To listen to the previous track, please push the jog lever to the left. To listen to the next track, please push the jog lever to the right.

Menu Operation

Clic Long

NAVI / MENU

Navigation Operation

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Basic Operation
Volume Control: Slide jog lever to the right or to the left.

Changing Mode :

MODE/CD

Click Short

(Refer. p25)

NAVIGATION

Push NAVI/MENU jog lever shortly and find the desired track by sliding or. To select the track, please push Navi/Menu(or ) shortley. To move to the upper directory, press or short click NAVI/MENU
Long press of NAVI/MENU will execute menu function. and Exit : Press or long Push NAVI/MENU jog lever. 2 Select Function: Click Navi/Menu jog lever(or ).
1 Shifting between menus : Push
While CD is playing, do a short click of MODE/CD selected modes.

FM to activate

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You can enjoy various ways of playing by using playback mode. Please refer to the function controls (page 25) for user-defined configuration.

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When MODE/CD FM jog lever is pushed, icon in the playback mode indicator is changed.

REPEAT

Play a single track repeatedly. Play whole tracks in the directory and stop. Play whole tracks in the directory repeatedly. Play whole tracks in the disk repeatedly.

SHUFFLE

Randomly play whole tracks in the disk repeatedly and stop. Play a single track repeatedly. Randomly play whole tracks in the directory repeatedly and stop. Randomly play whole tracks in the directory repeatedly. Randomly play whole tracks in the disk repeatedly.

SFL 1 SFL D SFL DA SFL A

INTRO: Play beginning 10 seconds of each track in sequential order. INTRO HIGHLIGHT: Play 10 seconds from the spot 1 minute played for each track in sequential order. Above feature can be selected within Function Control.

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Program Mode
Program mode: Play tracks in your favorite order.

Select Program/Playlist:

Playback play lists if the disc contains WinAmp play list *.m3u files. (Refer page. 29~30)

Activating Program mode

PROG/EQ

At stop mode

Shift to Program mode
Program mode is activated while in Stop Mode. Repeat A-B is activated while in Play Mode.
Use or of Navi/Menu or -10 or +10 of Mode/CD FM to select the desired track and press PROG/EQ

PROGRAM

Use Navi/Menu button to select the folder and press PROG button to save the whole track within the folder (Sub folders are not saved) To erase Programmed track: Move to the track and press MODE button, program list will be updated automatically.
Track number in program list Track number within the disc

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Program

Program play

After programming, press order.
Program mode icon appears
to play the tracks in sequential

Cancel Program Mode

While Playing While in Stop Mode
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Interval Repeat

Play selected interval repeatedly

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Press button once to select the beginning <A> Point.
Press button again to select the ending <B> Point.
A-B interval will be repeated.
When you program songs, using the +/- button will show you the songs that aren't prgrammed.

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+10,-10/EQ Mode

+10/-10 MODE

During playing, push the jog lever to +10/-10 , will skip to the next 10th track or backward to previous 10th track.
Enhanced Anti-Shock Mode: Toggle On/Off by sliding "MODE" button +10 side during PLAY mode. Caution: Badly recorded CD disk may have inferior disk readability while enhanced anti-shock mode is activated. In this case, please disable the Enhanced AntiShock mode.

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CLASSIC

EQ MODE

Long click of PROG/EQ jog lever displays the current EQ. Everytime you click this jog lever, the EQ mode shifts in sequential order.
NORMAL ROCK JAZZ CLASSIC U BASS USER EQ
Note: Please refer to the Function Control (Page 28) for configuring User Defined EQ.

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is a Multi-Codec (MP3, WMA, ASF, etc.) Digital Player as well as a CD player with FM tuner.

Conventional Audio CD

Compressed Digital Audio Format in MP3, WMA, ASF etc.

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Menu (Function Controls)
Function Control is subject to change with different firmware versions. Users can configure their own settings.

Configuration

GENERAL beep volume resume fade in DISPLAY back light TIMER sleep main lcd contrast pwr off remote lcd contrast tag information visualization time language cd esp load default CONTROL fast scan fast skip MODE repeat shuffle intro scan speed scroll speed study remote mode button auto pause name adapter volume sound balance Function Control Option can only be configured in CD Mode.
User EQ bass boost bass corner freq treble boost treble corner freq

Main menu general

User EQ User EQ

display timer timer

Pressing NAVI/MENU jog lever will show you the figures. It is composed of 6 main menus with submenus.

GENERAL GENERAL

general display GENERAL VER 2.00 GENERAL mode control VER 2.00 mode control
+ F.scanSOUND VOLUME BEEP + + F.scanSOUND VOLUME F.skip BEEP 2 F.skip 1 + +0 speed 1 + + speed scroll + scroll

GENERAL Sub menu

+ beep vol GENERAL + resume + beep vol + fade in + resume + language + + fade in + cd esp language +
When you select the sub menu window, you can set the user's preference to be displayed.

cd esp

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Function Control

Shift between Menu
general User EQ display timer
GENERAL VER 2.00 mode control
Press or to move between main menu and sub menu.
From Main Menu to Sub Menu

GENERAL

+ + + + +
beep volume resume fade in language cd esp

Enter Sub Menu

+ + + +
F.scanSOUND VOLUME BEEP F.skip 2 speed scroll
Each control option is configured by three buttons shown below.

Exit Sub Menu

Exit Function Control mode

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Function Control(General)

BEEP VOL

: Configure beep sound (ON/OFF) with volume level.
F.scan BEEP VOLUME F.skip 2 speed scroll

RESUME

: When activated, player returns to the same settings after STOP or Power OFF.
F.scan RESUME F.skip OFF ON speed scroll

SOUND FADE IN

: When activated, volume increases gradually at playback Mode to prevent sudden loudness.
F.scan SOUND FADE IN F.skip OFF ON speed scroll
LANGUAGE(Supports 35 languages) : When activated, displays proper fonts for tracks and ID3 tag information (which differs from PC operation system in different language).
Japanese F.scan Korean Latvian F.skip Lithuanian speed Norwegian scroll

CD ANTI-SHOCK

: Pre-buffering technology applied to minimize the skipping from external shock. Playing Audio CD: Select 180 seconds to maximize skip protection, select 45 seconds to maximize sound quality. Playing Compressed Digital Audio: Always activate in 480 seconds.
F.scan ANTI-SHOCK CD F.skip 45 SEC 180 SEC speed scroll

LOAD DEFAULT VALUE

: Initialize to original factory setting. button operation order is as below. (select default menu) (select YES) (select YES : Initialization)
F.scan DEFAULT LOAD F.skip YOU SURE? ARE speed YES NO scroll

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Function Controls(Display)

DISPLAY

B.LIGHT
OFF : Backlight is always off. DISPLAY Button On works as below : BACK - LIGHT + F.scan 1: About 3~10 seconds 2: 10 seconds OFF + BUTTON ON F.skip 3: 20 seconds + speed 2 Adaptor on : Backlight is always turns on when the ADAPTER ON + scroll 2 Adaptor is connected. When the adaptor is not connected, the backlight works as below 1: About 3~10 seconds 2: 10 seconds 3: 20 seconds 4: Always
During playing long click of makes the backlight duration for 10 seconds.

LCD CONTRAST

: Adjust LCD contrast of remote control. Contrast can be adjusted by using and buttons.
F.scan CONTRAST LCD F.skip 32 speed scroll

VISUALIZATION

: Visualize audio signal at play mode. LEVEL METER WAVEFORM
F.scan VISUALIZATION F.skip LEVEL METER speed WAVEFORM scroll

TAG INFO

On: Display track with ID3 tag information. OFF: Display track with file name. When you set off the tag information, the track is playing and the next track can be displayed with ID3 tag information.
F.scanINFORMATION TAG F.skip OFF ON speed scroll
Normal: Display elapsed time. Remain: Display remaining time.
Note: If the track format is VBR (Variable Bit Rate), the remaining time may not be accurate.

F.scan TIME INFO PLAY F.skip NORMAL REMAIN speed scroll

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Function Control(Timer, Control)
TIMER(Set Auto Power Off)
SLEEP POWER OFF : Automatically power off after fixed time
(Time range can be set from 0 to 99 minutes by minute)
Use or button to adjust time.
F.scan POWER OFF SLEEP F.skip 0 speed ON OFF scroll
Available with both CD and FM Tuner When the power is off, the sleep power off setting goes back to Zero setting.

STOP POWER OFF

: Automatically power off at stop mode. (1~60 minutes)

button to adjust time.

F.scan POWER OFF STOP F.skip 1 speed MIN scroll
This function only works for CD.

CONTROL

FF/RW SCAN
ON : Long click of or button for fast scan within the track. Short click of or button for skipping. OFF : Fast scan within the folder.
F.scan FF/RW SCAN F.skip OFF ON speed scroll
As of typical characteristics of MP3 CD, fast scan may not be as smooth as conventional Audio CD, typically with VBR (Variable Bit Rate) tracks.

FF/RW SKIP

OFF : Skip does not activate. 10 : Playback previous or next 10th track. Directory : Skip to previous or next directory.
F.scan FF/RW SKIP F.skip OFF 10 speed DIRECTORY scroll

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Function Control(Control)

FF/RW SCAN SKIP

The fast scan speed can range from 1x/2x/ 4x/6x. It is useful when studying a language.
F.scan SCAN SPEED FF/RW F.skip 1X 2X speed 6X 4X scroll

SCROLL SPEED

Adjust scan speed by 1x/2x/4x/6x Vertical : The scroll goes from up to down Hrizontal : The scroll goes from the left to the right.
F.scan SCROLL SPEED F.skip 1X 4X speed 2X Vertical Horizontal scroll

PAUSE(AUTO PAUSE)

: When activated, playback is automatically paused between the tracks, playing the next song available only by pressing the Play button each time.
F.scan AUTO PAUSE F.skip OFF ON speed scroll

ADAPTOR VOLUME

ON : When the Adaptor is connected, the volume always remains at level 35. OFF : No use of Adaptor volume.
F.scan ADAPTER VOLUME F.skip OFF 35 ON speed scroll

SOUND BALANCE

When the lever on the Sound Balance bar is moved to L(Left, 0), the sound output will be in the left earphone. When the lever on the Sound Balance bar is moved to R(Right, 40) the sound output will be in the right earphone. The default value is 20 and the sound output will be in the center.
F.scan BALANCE LR F.skip center(20) speed 20 scroll L C R

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Function Control(Playback Mode)
REPEAT MODE / SHUFFLE MODE (Page14)
: Available with multiple section, selected modes are activated on mode. operation. ex

Pressing lever to enter

F.scan REPEAT MODE F.skip 1 DIR speed DIR ALL ALL scroll

button for selection.

F.scan F.skip SHUFFLE DIR 1 speed DIR ALL scrollALL

SHUFFLE MODE

INTRO MODE
Intro: Play beginning 10 seconds of each track. Intro Highlight : play 10 seconds from the spot 1 minute played for each track.
F.scan OFF F.skip ON speed HIGHLIGHT ON scroll

STUDY MODE

: 5 SEC/10 SEC : When you press STOP, it goes back 5 or 10 seconds. It will work as Interval repeat when you slide to +10/-10.
F.scan STUDY F.skip OFF 5 SEC speed BEEP 10 SEC scroll
(For details on Study Mode, please refer to the next page)

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BEEP : This mode has been devised for the visually impaired. It allows the user to know each button's movement using a beep sound. The function itself is the same with 5 SEC MODE

BOOKMARK

Bookmark function is working under the study mode. Long sliding of to -10 to will add/delete/move the bookmark.
Bookmark Add : Long sliding jog lever to -10 and clicking PROG/EQ button adds the present location into the bookmark. Bookmark Delete : Long sliding jog lever to -10 and clicking MODE/CD FM button deletes the present location from bookmark. Whenever you press Mode/CD FM button, the bookmark will be deleted in backward sequence. Moving to next bookmark : Long slide of -10 button and pressing jog lever will move to next bookmark. Moving to previous bookmark : Long slide of -10 button and pressing jog lever will move to previous bookmark
Bookmarks can be reserved up to 20 in a disc.

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: You can input your name or text(maximum 12bytes).
Button Operation Select the character by using and button and press Navi/MENU lever to input the character.
To delete the character, use MODE lever.

Save and Exit

To shift between English and your preferred language, use STOP button

To move the cursor in the name window, please use + and - on Volume button.
The saved text is displayed during initial loading of disc and at stop mode during play.

Initial loading

Stopduring playing

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Function Control (User EQ)

USER EQ

B.BOOST(BASS BOOST)
: Bass Boost lever is from 0 to 12dB.
F.scan BASS BOOST F.skip 0 speed scroll
B.C.FREQ(BASS CORNER FREQUENCY)
: Bass Boost frequencies are 50HZ, 100Hz and 200Hz. Bass boost function is effective under the frequency range configured. Maximized at 200Hz.
+ BASS CORNER F.scan + 50 F.skip + Hz speed + scroll

T.BOOST(TREBLE BOOST)

: Treble boost level is from o to 12dB.
F.scan TREBLE BOOST F.skip 0 speed scroll
T.C.FREQ(TREBLE CORNER FREQUENCY)
: Treble boost frequencies are 2 kHz, 4kHZ and 7 kHz. Treble boost function is effective over the frequency range configured. Maximized at 2kHZ.
+ F.scan TREBLE + 50 F.skip + Hz speed + scroll

CORNER FREQ.

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Support WinAmp Play list

USING WINAMP PLAYLIST 1 Build-Up WinAmp play list (*.M3U)
Winamp Execution Screen 1. Execute WinAmp, add songs to build-up play list.
2. Press List OPTS button in the right button and execute SAVE LIST.
Click SAVE LIST Button 3. Input file name(ex: iriver.3u) and press SAVE button to create new play list.
2 Burn the disc with WinAmp play list and related files.
3 Insert the disc into the player.
Press PROGRAM button at STOP mode displays LCD as in picture at right. USE to select play list wanted.

P PROGRAM

iriver.m3u

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5 Pressing Navi/Menu or play button will play selected play list in sequential order.
Icon stands for playback of play list
6) Maximum 20 play lists within the disc can be recognized.

RESERVATION FUNCTION

Press Navi/Menu button during playback and select the song to be reserved. Pressing PROG button reserves next song to be played. ex
Navi/Menu button during playback

NAVI/MENU

Some where Yesterday Dreams Come 2002 WorldCup

To select song, slide

jog lever and

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Power Supply(Adaptor)

Using AC POWER ADAPTOR

Use only AC Power Adaptor supplied with player. Connect the adapter to 4.5V DC jack in the player and AC outlet.
Disconnect Adaptor when not in use.

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Power Supply(Battery)
Using Rechargeable Batteries
Open the cover of player and remove the covers of battery compartment. Insert two rechargeable batteries (stick type) by matching the + and - polarity diagram in the battery compartment and close the cover.
Using External battery pack

AA size Battery

The external battery pack can be attached as shown in the figure. Two AA size alkaline batteries are used in the external battery pack.

CAUTION!

Do not mix rechargeable batteries with dry batteries. Do not use different types of rechargeable batteries together other than what comes with the console. When the batteries will not be used for a long time, remove them. If battery leakage occurs, wipe off any deposit in the battery compartment and install new batteries.

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Power Supply(Rechargeable Batteries)

Recharging Method

Rechargeable function is available while the player has rechargeable batteries Power Off activates rechargeable function displaying Charge mode in LCD when plugged into AC adaptor. While in Charge Mode, long press of stop button turns the POWER OFF.
Install Rechargeable batteries. Connect to Adaptor (During CD playing or Tuner playing, long pressing of STOP button shifts to charge mode.) LCD
CHARGE CHARGE DISCHARGE & CHARGE QUIT
Menu movement is made by , button and short clicking the stop button. Batteries automatically begin charging after 1 minute passes without menu selection (when plugged into AC adaptor).
CHARGE : Charge without Discharge DISCHARGE & CHARGE : Charge after full discharge QUIT : Exit charge mode

CHARGE Mode

DISCHARGE Mode
5 Automatically power off when charge is done. 6 Charging time (Estimated with the rechargeable stick batteries provided)
Charging : Approx. 6 hours (At full discharge) Discharging : Approx. 5 hours (At full charge)
For long duration of battery life, please be advised to charge after complete discharge once a month.

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Trouble Shooting
Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your iRiver dealer.
No Power On Check whether the batteries have been inserted in proper polarity. Check whether the HOLD switch in player or remote is ON (Switch to OFF position) Check whether the player lid is opened. Check whether the rechargeable batteries are not charged. Check whether CD is inserted. Check whether the CD is dirty or defective (clean it or change to new CD). Check whether the CD is inserted with the label side up. Check whether defects are attached in optical lens (remove the dirt with soft cloth). Check whether moisture condensation has occurred (leave the CD player aside for several hours until the moisture evaporates). Message may occur due to the characteristic deviation between CD-RW recorder and CDR/RW disc (burn the disc with low speed). Use packet write disc with full formatting done. Check whether VOLUME is set to "0". Connect the earphones/remote plug firmly. Check whether plug is dirty. Clean the plug with a dry and soft cloth. Corrupted MP3, WMA file may have a static noise or sound cut off. Continuous and excessive shock may keep the MP3, WMA and audio CD disc from proper playback.

"No DISC" displayed in LCD
No Sound or noise is heard

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AC adaptor does not work. Remote control does not work. Check whether the plug is connected to proper jack. Check whether the HOLD switch is ON(Switch to OFF position.) Connect the earphones/remote plug firmly. Check whether the player is using appropriate rechargeable batteries. Check whether the player is using non-fully charged batteries. Check out Menu Display Language and confirm whether the right language has been selected. Adjust the position of the player and remote control. Turn off the power of other electric devices nearby the player. If it does work, please move away the player and work it from a distance. Remote control does function as the antenna. Check whether the adaptor plug is properly connected.
Battery lifetime differs Characters in LCD are corrupted. FM is not heard well. Recharging does not work.

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Precautions
On Handling Disc Avoid touching the surface(bright side) where data is stored.
Disc Cleaning Avoid cleaning the disc surface. If inevitable, clean with soft cloth in directions described.
Do not stick papers or tape labels onto the surface(bright side).
Avoid using chemicals to clean the surface.

On Safety

Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the console, 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 suitable adapter provided with the player.

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On Player
Keep the lens on the console clean and do not touch it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged and the console will not operate properly. Do not put any heavy object on top of the console. The console and the CD may be damaged. Do not leave the console in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or sand, moisture, rain, mechanical shock, unleveled surface, or in a car with its windows closed. If the console causes interference to the radio or television reception, turn off the console or move it away from the radio or television.
On Headphones and Earphones
Road Safety Do not use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play your headsets at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.

Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones/earphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuously loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use. Consideration for others Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sound and to be considerate to the people around you.

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During playback, CDs damaged with dirt or a scratch may make a pop sound, clipping sound, or cut off.
Tracks with damaged or corrupted parts are skipped or forwarded to next track.
Playback files with extension MP3, WMA, ASF.
Directories and files are sorted in alphabetical order. Use the Navigation mode to select the tracks wanted.
A total of 255 directories and 999 tracks within a disc can be recognized.
Track information is displayed by filename or ID3 Tag information.
CD-TEXT disc are displayed with track names within the TOC (Table of contents) of the disc.
Maximum lifetime of the rechargeable batteries is 23 hours with external battery pack.
Battery lifetime indicator may vary depending on the battery type and operation mode(CD/FM/Charge).

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Accessories
1 Remote control 2 Earphone and Earphone Sponge

3 AC Adaptor

4 Rechargeable batteries (2 EA)
5 User manual/Warranty card

6 Carrying Case

7 External battery pack

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Product Specifications

Category ITEM

Frequency/Range Headphone output 20Hz~20KHz 12mW(L)+12mW at (16 )Max. Volume 0.57V rms(47K ) at Max.Volume

Specifications

Audio (CD)

Line Out Level S/N ratio

Frequency Characteristics
90dB(CD-DA), 90dB(MP3 CD)
+ 2dB(Lineout) STEREO(L+R) 87.5MHz~108MHz 12mW(L)+12mW at (16 )Max. Volume 0.55V rms(47K 57dB Headphone/Earphone Cord Antenna CD-DA, CD-Text(8cm / 12cm) ) at Max. Volume
NO of channels Frequency Range Headphone output

Audio (FM TUNER)

Lineout Level S/N Ratio Receiver Type

CD Type

CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2 Form1 Enhanced CD, CD-Plus

CD SUPPORT

CD-R/RW Readability
Packet Write, ISO9660, Joliet, Romeo, Multi-Session
MPEG 1/2/2.5 Layer 3, WMA ,ASF Support 8Kbps ~ 320 Kbps ID3 VI , ID3 V2 2.0, ID3 V2 3.0 DC 4.5V , 300mA STICK type Ni-Mh battery 2 EA Two 1.5V AA Size batteries Approx. 135(W) x 145(L) x 16.7(H)mm Approx. 189g( Excluding batteries) 0 ~ 40

File TYPE

FILE SUPPORT

Bit Rate Tag AC adapter

POWER SUPPLY
Rechargeable battery External Battery pack Dimension

Weight Operational Temperature

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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 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 vaild. 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 equiment 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 - Moe the device away 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 Goverment Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. See individual devices FCC ID and registration numbers.
For the customers in Europe The CE mark on the CD player is valid only for products marketed in the European Union.

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Safety Warning
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. CAUTION-INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTER LOCKS DEFEATED, AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

WARNING

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 volume may damage your hearing.

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