i10 - Mp3 player COWON - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	MP3 Player
Brand	Cowon
Model	i10
Display	Touchscreen, 3.0 inch, 480x272 pixels
Storage Capacity	16 GB (expandable via microSD)
Dimensions	116.5 x 62.8 x 11.8 mm
Weight	120 g
Battery	Built-in Li-polymer, up to 40 hours audio playback
Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC, WAV, APE
Video Formats	AVI, WMV, ASF (requires conversion)
FM Radio	Yes, with recording
Voice Recording	Yes, built-in microphone
Equalizer	JetEffect 3.0 with multiple presets
Connectivity	USB 2.0, 3.5mm headphone jack
Operating System	Custom firmware
Supported Languages	Multilingual (English, Korean, etc.)
Maintenance	Clean the exterior with a soft dry cloth; avoid moisture.
Safety Warnings	Do not expose to extreme temperatures; use only approved chargers.
Spare Parts	Battery replacement available; screen repair through service center.
General Information	Includes USB cable, earphones, and quick start guide.

Frequently Asked Questions - i10 COWON

How do I transfer music to the Cowon i10?

Connect the device to your computer via USB. It will appear as a removable drive. Drag and drop music files into the 'Music' folder. Supports MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC, WAV, and APE formats.

Can I expand the storage on my Cowon i10?

Yes, the Cowon i10 has a microSD card slot that supports cards up to 32 GB, allowing you to expand the built-in 16 GB storage.

What video formats are supported?

The device plays AVI, WMV, and ASF files. For other formats, you may need to convert them using the included JetAudio software or a third-party converter.

How long does the battery last?

The battery provides up to 40 hours of audio playback and about 8 hours of video playback, depending on volume settings and usage.

How do I reset the Cowon i10 if it freezes?

Press and hold the Power button for about 10 seconds until the device restarts. If that fails, try connecting to a charger or performing a factory reset from the settings menu.

Does the Cowon i10 have an FM radio?

Yes, it has a built-in FM radio tuner. You can also record radio programs directly to the device.

Can I use the Cowon i10 as a voice recorder?

Yes, it has a built-in microphone. Go to the Voice Recording app to start recording. Files are saved in WMA format.

Is the touchscreen responsive?

The Cowon i10 features a resistive touchscreen. Use the included stylus or your fingernail for best results. The screen may require calibration from the settings.

How do I set the equalizer?

While playing music, tap the EQ icon. Choose from JetEffect 3.0 presets or create a custom 5-band equalizer. You can save up to 5 custom settings.

Where can I find replacement parts or service?

Contact Cowon customer support or an authorized service center. The battery is replaceable, and the screen can be repaired. Check the Cowon website for local distributors.

USER MANUAL i10 COWON

User's Guide ver. 1.0 EN

Thank you for purchasing a COWON product.

Product specification may change without notice. Images contained in this manual may differ from the actual product.

+ Copyright Notice

General

• COWON is a registered trademark of COWON SYSTEMS, Inc.
• COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. owns the copyright to this manual, and any unauthorized distribution of its contents, whether in part or in its entirety, is strictly prohibited.
• COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. complies with laws and regulations related to records, disks, videos and games. Users are also encouraged to comply with the relevant laws and regulations.
• As soon as you purchase the product, visit the website (http://www.COWON.com), and become a registered member. You will benefit from various member services.
• This manual is based on product specifications, and various exemplary texts, illustrations, pictures, detailed functions and H/W and S/W specifications contained herein can be altered without any prior notice by the copyright owner.

BBE information

• BBE Sound, Inc. owns the license to the BBE name and information as applied to this product, in compliance with USP4638258, 5510752 and 5736897.
• BBE and the BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound Inc.

+ Contents

Before you start! 5

Precautions

Package Components

Names of Parts and Functions

Buttons / Charging

Connecting and Disconnecting the PC

Firmware Upgrade

Basic Use 13

Home Screen

Color Therapy Screen

Touchpad (Music)

Basic Menu

Settings

Additional 18

Product Specification

Troubleshooting 20

Before you start!

+ Precaution

As these precautions are provided for the correct use of the product as well as user safety, be sure to familiarize yourself with them. The company will not be held responsible for any accident that may occur due to the failure to heed these precautions. The following information applies commonly to all products manufactured and produced by COWON SYSTEMS, Inc.

• Do not use this product for other purposes than those described in this manual.
• Handle the manual, product packaging materials, accessories, etc. with care to prevent cuts and injuries to your body.

• For your safety, do not view videos, pictures and texts stored on your player while driving a vehicle. Operating other features of the player is also dangerous and may cause fatal accidents while driving.

• Wearing of earphones while operating a vehicle, exercising, or walking may impair driving, mask or prevent recognition of emergency signals, alarms, announcements, the approach of vehicles and human speech. Doing so may also be unlawful depending on the region.

• Listening at high volume (85 dB and above) for an extended period of time may harm your hearing.
• For your protection, use the player in a well lit area where the LCD screen will not cause strain to your eyes.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the player. Disassembly will void the warranty and the unit will be permanently disqualified from any warranty services.
• Be sure to use only the USB power adaptor and USB cable approved by COWON SYSTEMS, Inc.

Before you start!

+ Precaution

• When connecting to a PC, use only USB ports on the mother board or a USB Host card. Using an external USB hub may not guarantee proper operation (e.g. USB ports on a keyboard or an external USB hub).
• Do not mix directions when connecting USB cables or AC adaptors to your player or PC. Connecting USB cables incorrectly may damage your player or PC. Also, do not bend or press connection cables with heavy objects.
• Take extra care not to apply external shock or pressure when using products with displays (LCD, AMOLED, or Touch Pad) or Hard Disk Drive. Warranty may be voided if damage occurs due to the aforementioned circumstances.
• Do not drop or expose the product to hard impact. This may result in malfunctions and /or unit failure, voiding the warranty.

• Be careful not to be torn or ruptured by any sharp materials, such as animals' teeth.

• If you smell something burning or feel excessive heat while using the product, press the – and + volume buttons for approximately 4 seconds to stop operation and contact the place of purchase.

• If you and any abnormalities with the battery such as swelling, press the - and + volume buttons for approximately 4 seconds to stop the operation and contact the place of purchase.
• Do not expose the player to water or keep it in a damp or humid location for an extended period of time. If the player is damaged from moisture as described above, product failure is then classi ed as a user's misuse.
• Touching the player with wet hands may cause damages and malfunctions.
• Using the player in places with high occurrences of static electricity may cause malfunctions.
• Keep the player away from magnets and direct

Before you start!

+ Precaution

magnetic fields, as they can cause malfunctions.

• Be sure to disconnect the power supply to the PC and USB power adaptor during lightning or thunder storm, to prevent danger to the user and/or the risk of fire hazards.
• Maintain the device within the temperatures specified below in order to prevent fatal damages to your player. Operating temperature: 0°C \~ 40°C Storage temperature: -10°C \~ 50°C
• Keep the player in cool and ventilated places, away from direct sunlight as it may cause deformation and damages to internal circuitry or LCD screen.
• Do not use detergent or other chemicals on the product surface as it may cause fading. If necessary, wipe the polluted area carefully with a soft cloth.
• In case of using this device primarily for a storage device, it is recommended to back up all data before use. COWON SYSTEMS Inc. is not responsible for any

data loss due to hardware failure.

• All data stored in the player may become deleted when the player is serviced. Our Service Center does not backup files while repairing players. Please note that COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. is not responsible for any data loss from products entrusted to us for service.
• The price of the product may fluctuate due to unexpected commercial conditions. COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. accepts no liability to compensate for any price fluctuation.
• When formatting the removable disk, be sure to use only the specified file system written in this manual.

Before you start! + Package Components

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iAUDIO 10

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Earphones

Quick Guide

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USB Cable
TV-Out Cable (Optional)
Line-in Cable (Optional)
* Actual package contents may differ from the above images.

Before you start!

+ Names of Parts and Functions

iAUDIO 10

Before you start!

+ Buttons

1. Power On/Off : Press and hold to turn the device on or off.

2. Hold On/Off : Press briefly to activate or deactivate Hold mode.

3. The Touchpad and buttons will not respond while in Hold mode in order to prevent malfunctions due to unintentional operation.

4. SETTINGS The Settings for General Hold/Button Use can be modified in the System menu.

5. While in Hold mode, the Volume buttons will perform the FF/Rew functions. You may choose the functions controlled by the volume buttons.

6. Volume (-/+): Lowers or raises the volume.

* Smart RESET: If a button or the touchscreen is not working correctly, simultaneously press and hold both - and + buttons for approximately 4 seconds to reset the device. This reset only shuts off power in case of a device malfunction and does not affect the device's performance.
* The iAUDIO 10's default Power Off setting is Sleep mode, which consumes very little power.

Before you start!

+ Charging

1. Connect between PC and USB /AV port using USB cable. The battery will be fully charged in about 2 hours.

2. Charging by COWON approved AC adapter: The battery will be fully charged in about 2 hours.

3. When charging the player for the first time or the player has not been charged for an extended time, fully charge the battery before use.

4. IAUDIO 10 has a built-in Lithium Polymer battery. To prolong the life of the battery, it is recommended that you charge the device frequently, as opposed to fully discharging and then charging the device.
5. When connected to a USB hub, the player may not charge properly. Please try connecting the player directly to a USB port on the PC.
6. For safety during charging, use USB cable approved by COWON SYSTEMS, Inc.

Before you start!

+ Connecting and Disconnecting the PC

1. Use the USB cable to connect iAUDIO 10 to the PC.
2. Tap the Touchpad and choose CHARGE + SYNC.
   * Choose CHARGE + PLAY for charge/play mode. This mode disables the USB connection to the PC.
3. Also make sure to check My Computer or Windows Explorer to see if iAUDIO 10 is properly connected to the PC.
4. Copy desired video, music, or other files to iAUDIO 10.

5. When done, click the icon on the system tray to safely remove iAUDIO 10 from the PC.

6. Click the popup message.

1. Safely remove the hardware and disconnect the USB cable.

• This device can recognize up to 12,000 folders, and up to 12,000 files (up to 8,000 music/video files and up to 4,000 files of other supported formats).
• Disconnect the product after performing "Safely Remove Hardware" function.
• The following message may appear randomly, but it does not indicate that the product is malfunctioning. Please try again.

• If your operating system does not display the 'Safe To Remove Hardware' window, disconnect the player after all transfer operations are completed.
• Only simple file transfer operation is available for Linux and Mac OS.

Before you start!

+ Firmware Upgrade

Firmware is software that is embedded within the hardware. Upgrading it can enhance system stability and provide additional features. Please be advised that Beta (unofficial) firmware versions may cause system malfunction.

How to upgrade the firmware

1. Download the latest firmware from the SUPPORT section of the website (http://www.COWON.com).
2. Use the USB cable to connect iAUDIO 10 to the PC.
3. Unzip the downloaded firmware and copy it to the root folder of iAUDIO 10.
4. Perform "Safely Remove Hardware" function on your PC and disconnect the USB cable.
5. When you turn on the product, the firmware upgrade process will start.

6. The current firmware version can be checked in Settings ▶System ▶Information.

7. Fully charge the player before upgrading the firmware.

8. Do not turn the player off before the firmware update has been completed. It may damage the product, and will void any warranty.
9. Back up any important data before the firmware upgrade as any data stored on the device may be deleted during the process. COWON accepts no liability for any loss of data.

Basic Use + Home Screen

• Color Therapy Screen
  

Basic Use + Touchpad (Music)

		Select the previous track or rewind the current track.
...		Set the A-B Repeat Setting while playing a track. * OPTION - Switch the A-B Repeat Setting on to activate this menu.
...		Select the next track or fast forward the current track.
...		Play or Pause a track. Execute the selected menu item.
...		Return to the Home Screen.
...		Open the Music File List. Press and hold this to open the Matrix Browser.
...		Open the Settings window.

* Refer to the functions displayed at the edge of the screen for specific Touch Key functions.

* Functions may vary while in other menus (e.g. Videos). Make sure to check the function displayed at the edge of the screen before choosing a function.

* While in Quick Player mode, press and hold the . (Center Key) to move to the selected menu.

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Drag your finger left or right on the Touchpad to conveniently select the Prev/Next track or RW/FF the current track.

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While selecting a track from the Music File List, drag your finger up or down on the Touchpad to easily locate the file you want.

Basic Use + Basic Menu

MUSIC	Enjoy a variety of music formats.
VIDEOS	Watch various video files.
PICTURES	Enjoy pictures and sort out favorite pictures by albums.
DOCUMENTS	Read TXT files.

RADIO	Listen to FM Radio.
RECORDER	Record sounds through the microphone or from other devices via the line-in connector.
SETTINGS	Change settings at user's convenience.

Basic Use

+ Settings

JetEffect 3.0	You can select from 39 different JetEffect 3.0 Equalizer Presets.* Tap the User 1/2/3/4 icon twice to adjust the equalizer and choose the User Settings.
Home The	Home Screen comes with 3 main screens. You can turn the clock and calendar Widgets on or off.
Display	Use this menu to change screen display options, such as: language, font, wallpaper, auto screen off, brightness, TV output standard, and picture preview.
Time	Use this menu to change time options, such as: date & time, alarm, sleep timer and auto off.* If an alarm is set, the device will automatically enter Sleep mode when you turn it off.
Music	Use this menu to change audio playback options, such as: skip interval, seek interval, resume, play speed, pitch correction, fade in, lyrics, and Audible navigation.
Video	Use this menu to change video playback options, such as: skip interval, resume, play speed, pitch correction, subtitle, subtitle language.
Recording	Use this menu to change recording options, such as: line-in quality, mic quality, FM radio quality, line-in volume, mic volume, and auto sync.
System	Use this menu to change system settings, such as : hold mode, sleep mode, beep, audio L/R, speaker, touch sensitivity, USB mode, clear WMDRM10 licenses, database update, load defaults, and information.

Basic Use

+ Settings

JetEffect 3.0

Select your sound effect from 39 JetEffect presets.	Normal / BBE / BBE ViVA / BBE ViVA 2 / BBE Mach3Bass / BBE MP / BBE Headphone / BB Headphone 2 / BBE Headphone 3 / Rock / Jazz / Classic / Ballad / Pop / Club / Funk / Hip Hop / Techno / Blues / Metal / Dance / Rap / Wide / X-Bass / Hall / Vocal / Maestro / Feel the Wind / Mild Shore / Crystal Clear / Reverb Room / Reverb Club / Reverb Stage / Reverb Hall / Reverb Stadium / User 1 / User 2 / User 3 / User 4
4 user-defined presets with equalizer, BBE+, Stereo Enhance, Reverb, etc.	User 1 / User 2 / User 3 / User 4
JetEffect 3.0 & BBE+ is the most sophisticated and powerful sound technology available for MP3 and PMP devices. Optimized for headphone playback of compressed audio material, BBE+ brings listeners closer to the natural presence and impact of a "live performance" than ever before.	EQ Filter Each band of the equalizer can be adjusted in detail.
	BBE Sound effect that refines the sound quality
	Mach3Bass Provide deeper, tighter, and more musically accurate bass frequency.
	3D Surround Provide the three-dimensional surround sound effect.
	MP Enhance Restore and enhances the harmonics lost through compression.
	Stereo Enhance Enriche the stereo sound.
	Reverb Maximize the natural and live presence of the sound.

* You may hear distortion or noise when using extreme settings of JetEffect 3.0. For more information about JetEffect 3.0, visit us at www.COWON.com

Additional

+ Product Specification

Product Capacity	4GB / 8GB / 16GB / 32GB(Flash memory, FAT32 file system)1)
Display 3 in. C	Clear Color LCD (400X240)
Dimensions & Weight	54.0mm (W) x 114.0mm (H) x 6.9~12.6mm (T) / 73g12.6 [ ] 6.9
Buttons Power	/ Hold, Vol +, Vol -, Capacitive Touchpad
Color White /	Black
Battery & Power	Battery Bu	It-in rechargeable lithium polymer battery.
	Playback Time	Music: Max. 38 hours / Video: Max. 6.5 hours2)
	Battery Charging	USB: 2 hours (5V / 500mA)AC Adapter: 2 hours (4.2V / 750mA)
System Requirement	CPU Pentium III 500MHz or higher
	OS	Windows 7 / Vista / XP / 2000 / ME: All functions supportedMAC OS 10.x / Linux v2.4 or higher: SFile transfer supported
	USB Port 2	0 High Speed (recommended)

ETC Built-In	Speaker, Microphone
Audio	Frequency Range	20Hz~20,000Hz
	Max Output	Stereo, Left: 28.5mW, Right :28.5mW (16Ω earphones)
	S/N Ratio 95 dB
	File Formats	MP3/2, WMA, OGG, FLAC, APE, WAV
	Audio Codecs	MP3 : MPEG 1/2/2.5 Layer 3, ~320Kbps, ~48KHz, Mono/StereoWMA : ~320Kbps, ~48KHz, Mono/StereoOGG : ~Q10, ~44.1KHz, Mono/StereoFLAC : Compression Level 0 ~ 8, ~44.1KHz, Mono/StereoAPE : Fast compression, Normal, High compression 16Bit, ver. 3.97~3.99WAV : ~48KHz, 16bit, Mono/Stereo
	Meta Tag ID3	V1, ID3 V2.2 / V2.3, Vorbis comment

Additional

+ Product Specification

Audio	JetEffect 3.0	39 Presets (35 Presets + 4 User Presets)
		EQ 5-band equalizer (EQ Filter)
		BBE+	BBE, Mach3Bass, 3D Surround, MP Enhance
		Special Effect Stereo Enhance, Reverb
	Lyrics LDB 1.0,	2.0, LRC
Video	File Formats AVI, WMV, ASF
	Video Codecs	DivX 3/4/5, Xvid SP/ASP, WMV 7/8/9 (screen resolution, frame rate, bit rate, and other options may affect the playback of some clips)
	Video Resolution	400X240, 30fps (recommended)
	Audio Codecs MPEG1 Layer 1/2/3, WMA
	Subtitle SMI

TV Output	Method Video:	Composite Audio: Stereo
	Formats NTSC / PAL
Photo	Supports JPG, no limit (progressive format : up to 1M pixels)
Document	Supports TXT, no limit (exception UTF-8 Unicode (big endian))
FM Radio	Frequency Range	87.5-108 MHz (KR, US, EU), 76-108 MHz (JP)
Recording M	c / Line-in / FM Radio

1) The storage capacity may differ from the actual capacity due to the space used to store system files.
2) The playback time is based on the company's own test standards, thus it may differ from the actual playback time.

+ Troubleshooting

+ I am still confused even after reading the manual.

COWON website (www.COWON.com) provides support for users of COWON products with FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Users are strongly encouraged to check out the website for further information regarding product usages and firmware upgrades. For individual inquiries, please contact us on-line as we will try to help you as best as we can.

+ I would like to set the device as factory default.

To reset all settings to factory default, go to SETTINGS ▶System ▶Load Defaults.

+ The player does not turn on.

Check if the battery is recharged or the device is connected to a power source.

If the battery is fully discharged, use a genuine

adapter to recharge the battery before turning on the device. If the device does not respond, simultaneously press and hold both – and + volume buttons for approximately 4 seconds to force the device to reset.

+ The Touchpad or the buttons don't work.

The device will not respond while the Touchpad Hold option is turned on. Press the Power/Hold button briefly to inactivate Hold mode.

+ I can't hear any sound.

Check if the volume is set to "0". Check if there is any file available in the player. If there is no file in the player, you will not hear any sound. Please note that corrupted files will result in a noise or discontinued playback. Make sure the earphones are connected properly. Impurities in the earphone jack can cause a noise.

+ Troubleshooting

+ Files that I have stored do not appear in the list.

Each mode shows you a list of playable files only. To view all files that you have stored, select the Browser mode. Please note that System folder will not appear in the Browser.

+ Album image is not displayed in Music Mode.

To display an album image, the music file must have an image stored in its ID3 tag. Please save an image in the file using a program for editing ID3 tags. iAUDIO 10 supports Album Art 2.0 and you can store up to 6 album images.

+ Video playback doesn't work.

Make sure that your files are in a format that iAUDIO 10 supports (check the codecs/resolution/options). If you're unsure of a video's compatibility, use a video conversion program (e.g. JetAudio) and then play the converted version.

+ FM Radio does not work.

The product's earphones work as the FM Radio antenna. Straightening the earphone cable will result in better radio reception. FM Radio reception may be poor at locations where FM Radio transmissions are shielded. If FM Radio does not work where reception should be possible, please contact our service center.

+ There is too much noise in my recordings.

The product uses ultra-small internal microphone, so it may be more susceptible to noise during recordings. The microphone should not be covered with anything during recording.

+ Characters on the display are corrupted.

Set your preferred language again in Settings ▶ Display ▶Language. If the problem persists, set the current font to the system font. COWON products are developed based on the Korean Windows OS,

+ Troubleshooting

and this may cause corruption of some special fonts or languages on the display.

+ Computer cannot recognize the player when connected.

If you cannot turn on the device or the device is not recognized by the PC after connecting the device, unplug the device from the PC and reset it by simultaneously holding both the - and + volume buttons for approximately 4 seconds. If the connection is unstable and the device is repeatedly disconnected, plug the device into a USB port connected directly to the motherboard of the PC. If your PC does not recognize iAUDIO 10 because the device is out of battery power, recharge the device or connect it to a power source before reconnecting it to your PC. After connecting the device to your PC, the CHARGE+PLAY menu may continue charging iAUDIO 10 without recognizing it as a USB

device. If this occurs, select the CHARGE+SYNC menu for USB connections.

+ Memory capacity of the player is different or smaller than specified.

The memory capacity indicated by Windows may be different from that indicated by the memory manufacturer. The actual capacity will be reduced from the original size because some space of the memory should be used as the system area for normal operation.

+ The player does not play properly when memory is full.

For the player to function properly, it requires at least 10 MB of space for saving settings and other system files.

+ Battery Replacement + Product Disposal

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The rechargeable batteries have limited number of charge cycles, and it will require a replacement as capacity to hold power will eventually diminish. The rechargeable batteries in COWON products should be replaced only by official COWON service centers. Please contact [e-mail] for more information on official COWON service centers.

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COWON products contain built-in rechargeable batteries, and must be separately disposed from household waste. Disposing the products with regular waste may cause pollution to the environment due to the waste batteries inside. Contact your local authorities for specified locations / guidance of E-waste and waste batteries, and dispose them in compliance with local regulation / guidance.

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