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MANUAL
Contents
REPEATING SECTIONS
OF THE BIBLE � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8
To repeat whole chapters
HENDRICKSON MY-IBIBLE
or books � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8
AT A GLANCE� � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3
To repeat a specific section� � � � 9
LCD display in chapter
play mode � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4
SETTINGS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10
BASIC OPERATIONS � � � � � � � � � 4
To navigate the Main menu� � � 10
Charging the
LCD� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11
HENDRICKSON my-iBible � � � � � 4
Contrast � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11
Turning on the
HENDRICKSON my-iBible � � � � � 5
Backlight� � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11
Turning off the
HENDRICKSON my-iBible � � � � � 5
Playing and stopping
the audio� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5
Adjusting the volume� � � � � � � � 5
Equalizer� � � � � � �
Repeat � � � � � � � �
Language � � � � � �
Power Off� � � � � �
Firmware Version�
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NAVIGATING THE
Exit � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 14
HENDRICKSON MY-IBIBLE . . . . . 6
Navigating within the
WARRANTY AGAINST DEFECTS 14
current book � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7
Navigating to another book � � � 7
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CONTENTS
VOL+
VOL-
HENDRICKSON my-iBible at a Glance
a Power switch OFF/ON
b Play/Stop 
g File manager button
c Reverse 
i Charging port
d Forward 
e Increase volume VOL +
f Decrease volume VOL –
j Earphone jack
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h Store and repeat button
H E N D R I C K S O N M Y- i B I B L E AT A G L A N C E
LCD display in chapter play mode
Repeat indicator
(see page 12)
Equalizer Setting
(see page 12)
Equalizer Display
(when audio is playing, this
indicates the relative volume)
Volume Indicator
Current chapter
number/ Total
chapters in book
Battery Charge indicator
Play/Stop indicator
(indicates whether
audio is playing)
Current Book
Length of
current chapter
Current Chapter
Time Elapsed in current chapter
Pictorial images may vary in different models
Basic Operations
Charging the HENDRICKSON my-iBible
Plug one end of the charger cable into the device and plug the other end
into the USB port of a computer or into the adapter (100-240VAC, 50-60Hz)
included with this package. The device should be set to the “OFF” position
when it is charging. The device charges fully in about 3 hours and then
operates about 16 hours with the backlight on and about 25 hours with the
backlight off.
The my-iBible can be played while it is charging. Press File manager
to start the device. Turn it off by pressing and holding Play/Stop  for
3 seconds.
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L C D D I S P L AY I N C H A P T E R P L AY M O D E | B A S I C O P E R AT I O N S
Turning on the HENDRICKSON my-iBible
Push the main power switch OFF/ON to “ON.”
Press and hold Play/Stop  for 3 seconds.
Turning off the HENDRICKSON my-iBible
Switch the main power switch OFF/ON to “OFF.”
This will keep the battery from draining or the device from being
turned on accidentally.
NOTE: When the device is turned on again, playback will resume from
the beginning of the last chapter played.
Playing and stopping the audio
To play audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Press and release Play/Stop 
To stop audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Press and release Play/Stop 
Adjusting the volume
To increase volume . . . . . . . . . Press VOL +
To decrease volume . . . . . . . . . Press VOL –
NOTE: If the backlight is off, press any button to turn it on.
Then press the button needed for the function you wish to use.
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B A S I C O P E R AT I O N S
Navigating the HENDRICKSON my-iBible
The audio files on the HENDRICKSON my-iBible are organized
using a simple file tree. They are divided first into Old and New
Testaments:
Then into the books of each Testament:
Then into chapters:
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N A V I G AT I N G T H E H E N D R I C K S O N M Y- i B I B L E
Navigating within the current book
While you are listening to the audio, you can use the Forward and
Reverse buttons to move within a chapter or to the next or previous
chapter.
To rewind within a chapter . . . . . Press and hold Reverse 
To move to the previous chapter . . Press and release Reverse 
To fast-forward within a chapter . Press and hold Forward 
To move to the next chapter . . . . Press and release Forward 
Navigating to another book
You can navigate to any part of the Bible as follows:
Press and release File manager
book appears.
. A list of chapters in the current
To move up the file tree from chapters to books, press and release Reverse  . If necessary, press and release Reverse  again to move
from books to Testaments.
NOTE: Pressing Reverse when the Testaments are displayed takes you
back to the chapter currently playing.
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N A V I G AT I N G T H E H E N D R I C K S O N M Y- i B I B L E
Press and release Forward  to display the books of the Bible in that
Testament.
To move down the file tree from Testaments to books or from books to
chapters, press and release Forward 
To scroll up/down any of the lists, press Increase volume VOL + /
Decrease volume VOL –.
When you have highlighted the chapter you wish to play, press and
release Play/Stop  to start the audio.
Repeating sections of the Bible
There are two ways to repeat sections of the Bible.
To repeat whole chapters or books
Press and hold File manager
for 3 seconds to enter System Settings.
Use VOL + /– to move in the System Settings. Move down until you
are on “Repeat.”
Press File manager
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to open the Settings for repeat.
R E P E AT I N G S E C T I O N S O F T H E B I B L E
Use VOL + /– to navigate to the option you wish to use:
Normal
Repeat Chapter
Repeat Book
Press File manager
to set your option.
To exit System Settings, press Reverse.
NOTE: To retain this setting when the device is turned off, push and
hold Play/Stop 
for 3 seconds (until screen goes blank), then switch
the main power to “OFF”.
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To repeat a specific section
Navigate to the beginning of the audio section you wish to set to repeat.
Press and release
button.
When the audio reaches the point where you wish to stop, press the
button again.
The section selected will repeat continuously until you push
Play/Stop  .
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R E P E AT I N G S E C T I O N S O F T H E B I B L E
More than one second of audio must be selected for this function to
perform properly.
NOTE: You can start and stop the audio loop playing, but this setting
will not be retained when the device is shut off.
Settings
Press and hold File manager
Settings.
for 3 seconds to enter the System
To navigate the Main menu
Use VOL + /– to select an option from the list.
Press File manager
to open/set the option.
Press Reverse  to exit an option.
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SETTINGS
LCD
There are two options under LCD that can be adjusted. Use VOL + /–
to select the option to adjust and press File manager
to open/
adjust the setting .
CONTRAST
This option allows you to set the contrast on the HENDRICKSON myiBible screen.
Use Reverse and Forward to adjust the slider bar and press
File manager
to set it. Set the contrast on the highest setting (all
the way to the right) to maximize readability.
BACKLIGHT
This option allows you to choose how long the HENDRICKSON my-­
iBible display will remain on while the audio is playing.
Use Reverse  and Forward to adjust the slider bar and press
File manager
to set it. For maximum battery life, choose the 5-second setting.
NOTE: If the audio is not playing, the HENDRICKSON my-iBible will
turn off after a few seconds no matter what setting is chosen here.
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SETTINGS
EQUALIZER
The Equalizer option is for optimizing the audio output for different
styles of music (Normal, Pop, Rock, Classical, Jazz, Soft, DBB). Since the
Hendrickson my-iBible is narration only, without any music, the recommended setting is Normal.
REPEAT
This option specifies that chapters, books, or the entire Bible be played
repeatedly. See “To repeat whole chapters or books,” page 8, for a
description of this setting.
LANGUAGE
The options for this setting are English, Chinese (Trad), Chinese (Simp),
Spanish.
Use VOL + /– to switch between languages and press File manager
to open it.
NOTE: If language is changed from English, ALL references on the
HENDRICKSON my-iBible will change to the new language. It can,
therefore, be difficult to change this setting back.
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SETTINGS
NOTE: This Language setting only applies to the menu system. All
audio will still play in English.
POWER OFF
This option allows you to choose how long the device will remain on
while the audio is playing. Use Forward and Reverse to adjust
the settings. The settings are:
0: device will continue playing until the battery charge is depleted.
10: device will shut off after 10 minutes.
20: device will shut off after 20 minutes.
30: device will shut off after 30 minutes.
40: device will shut off after 40 minutes.
50: device will shut off after 50 minutes.
60: device will shut off after 60 minutes.
NOTE: If the audio is not playing, the HENDRICKSON my-iBible will
turn off after a few seconds no matter what setting is chosen here.
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SETTINGS
Firmware Version
This option displays which version of the HENDRICKSON my-iBible
software is used on your device. Press File manager
to access this
information.
Exit
This exits you from the System Settings screen and returns you back to
the audio. You can also exit the System Settings screen at any time by
pressing Reverse  .
Warranty against defects
Hendrickson Publishers offers a one year, limited warranty on the
HENDRICKSON my-iBible to purchasers in North America. This limited
warranty covers defects in material and workmanship. It does not cover
any damage due to accident, misuse, abuse or negligence. If you think your
device may be defective, please contact our customer service department.
Our representatives will determine if it is eligible for replacement under
warranty and give you directions for returning the device to Hendrickson
Publishers. Purchaser is required to provide a dated purchase receipt as a
proof-of-purchase and is responsible for the cost of shipping the device
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WARRANTY AGAINST DEFECTS
to Hendrickson Publishers. Hendrickson Publishers will inspect the device
and, at its sole discretion, determine if the Purchaser is entitled to a
replacement device under the terms of this warranty. This limited warranty
is the sole and exclusive remedy, offered in lieu of all other warranties,
expressed or implied.
You must contact Hendrickson Publishers for a return authorization
before returning your device and include a copy of a dated purchase receipt
as a proof-of-purchase when returning it.
Hendrickson Publishers
Audio Division
P.O. Box 3473
Peabody, MA 01961
Phone: 800-358-3111
Email: orders@hendrickson.com
HENDRICKSON my-iBible English Standard Version®—Voice Only
Read by David Heath. ISBN: 978-1-59856-956-8. Performance copyright © 2008 by Crossway
Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers, contains The Holy Bible, English
Standard Version®, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good
News Publishers. The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® ) text has been
recorded in cooperation with and by permission of Good News Publishers. Unauthorized
reproduction of this audio production is prohibited. All rights reserved.
ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®) is adapted from the Revised
Standard Version of the Bible, copyright Division of Christian Education of the National
Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. All rights reserved.
The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®) text may be quoted for audio
use (audio cassettes, CD’s, audio television) up to two hundred fifty (250) verses without
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COPYRIGHTS
express written permission of the publisher, provided that the verses quoted do not amount
to more than one-half of any one book of the Bible or its equivalent measured in bytes and
provided that the verses quoted do not account for fifty percent (50%) or more of the total
text of the work in which they are quoted.
HENDRICKSON my-iBible New American Standard Bible® —Voice Only
Read by Stephen Johnston. ISBN: 978-1-59856-363-4. Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971,
1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved.
Used by permission. www.Lockman.org. Performance copyright 2007 Hendrickson
Publishers Marketing, LLC. All rights reserved. Duplication is prohibited.
HENDRICKSON my-iBible King James Version—Voice Only
Read by Stephen Johnston. ISBN: 978-1-59856-362-7. Performance copyright 2006
Hendrickson Publishers Marketing, LLC. All rights reserved. Duplication is prohibited.
HENDRICKSON my-iBible Alexander Scourby—Voice Only
ISBN: 978-1-59856-364-1. Performance copyright 1991 Litchfield Associates, Ltd. All rights
reserved. Used by permission. Duplication is prohibited.
HENDRICKSON my-iBible New King James Version® — Voice Only
Read by Stephen Johnston. ISBN: 978-1-59856-365-8. New King James Version © 1982 by
Thomas Nelson, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Performance copyright 2000
Hendrickson Publishers Marketing, LLC. All rights reserved. Duplication is p­ rohibited.
HENDRICKSON my-iBible New International Version® — Dramatized
ISBN: 978-1-61970-136-6. Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®.
Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission of Biblica, Inc.® All rights
reserved worldwide. www.Biblica.com. NIV® Audio Bible, Dramatized Audio Copyright ©
2011 by The Zondervan Corporation. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
www.zondervan.com. The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in
the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.® Duplication is prohibited.
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To charge the HENDRICKSON my-iBible
Plug one end of the charger cable into the device and plug the other end
into the USB port of a computer or into the adapter (100-240VAC, 50-60Hz)
included with this package.
The device charges fully in about 3 hours and then operates about 16
hours with the backlight on and about 25 hours with the backlight off.
To turn on the HENDRICKSON my-iBible
Push the main power switch (on the short edge of the device) to “ON.”
Press and hold the Play/Stop  button for 3 seconds.