Technical Details for Iriver iFP-990 256 MB

Iriver iFP-990 256 MB ... LCD. With the widest display (19 char. across, 8 lines) to date, sample a completely new experience with a fresh new interface filled with diverse icons and menus.

Frustration with slow data transfers is as outdated as older, slower players. Experience a new generation of data transfer with the iFP-900 series USB 2.0 ultra-fast transfer platform. With the USB 2.0 protocol as a standard feature, you will no longer feel frustrated downloading music when pressed for time.

With the iFP-900 series, there is no longer a need for a timepiece. There is no longer a need for an alarm clock. The iFP-900 series not only keeps current time with precision, it records from the FM tuner at the preset time even when powered off.

You will no longer miss late radio broadcasts, but will also be able to conveniently connect the player to speakers and use it to wake up in the morning.

The iFP-900 series contains a lithium-ion internal battery, eliminating all inconveniences pertaining to buying and changing batteries. This battery can produce 40 full hours of playback after a mere 3 hours and 30 minutes of charging from a completely discharged state. One full charge can leave you worry-free for 10 days, assuming 4 hours of daily use.

Charging is possible through the USB cable in addition to its standard adapter for regular AC charging, included in the package. (The player can also be charged through a special adapter for use in automobiles)

With 19 characters across and 8 lines of text, the iFP-900 series extra-wide display not only displays text through its Text Viewer, it also displays song lyrics while listening, and also displays simple electronic books as well. During times in transit, materials for self-study as well as short novels saved in the player can be viewed. In addition, the Image Viewer displays stored BMP files and can designate them as wallpaper, much like a PC.

The iFP-900 series has adopted a magnesium die-cast body like the iFP-500 series, ensuring the ultimate in strength and durability in a majestic outer case. A perfect combination of extreme durability and the highest of qualities results in a player, truly in a class of its own.

Standard functions in iriver players are almost too extensive for other manufacturers to imitate. MP3, WMA, ASF, OGG (supports up to 225Kbps) and other codec support is a given, along with options to customize many more functions to suit the large variety of users?? needs, much like a PC. In addition to being an MP3 player, iriver players also serve as FM receivers and recorders and removable hard disk drives.(upgradeable with UMS firmware)

The iFP-900 Series supports not only Windows OS but MAC OS as well, through MAC compatible iriver Music Manager program.

The iFP-900 series enables you to enjoy music even without a PC, by converting music from CD players or other audio devices directly into the player in MP3 format. In addition to this, the Direct Encoding function provides the user with options to choose the sampling rate and bit rate for added functionality. Also, the AutoSync function automatically distinguishes between the beginning and end of songs for storing them as separate files. For example, by connecting the iFP-900 with a CD player, the entire content of the CD album can be saved as separate tracks of MP3 files on the player.

The SAD (Sound Activity Detector) function only records when sound is detected, saving recording space as well as precious battery time. This enables extended recording capabilities, which are useful in any number of activities.

In addition to this, external microphone support enables higher quality recordings, the AGC(Auto Gain Control) function enables sounds farther away to be recorded with clarity, and recording level adjustments are also possible, providing conditions conducive to very high quality recording.