D2 DAB - Media player COWON - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL D2 DAB COWON

Thanks for purchasing COWON. We always strive for your complete satisfaction of our product. This manual contains user guide, cautions and other useful information about your COWON player. Please read this manual thoroughly before using, to take full advantage of features in your COWON player. Legal Notice + COWON is a registered trademark of COWON SYSTEMS, INC. +_ This product is intended for personal use only and may not be used for any commercial purpose without the written consent of COWN SYSTEMS, INC: Information in this document is copyrighted by COWON SYSTEMS, INC. and no part of this manual may be reproduced or distributed without the written permission of COWN SYSTEMS, INC. +_The software described in this document including COWON MediaCenter - JetAudio and jetAudio are copyrighted by COWON SYSTEMS, INC. COWON MediaCenter - JetAudio and jetAudio may only be used in accordance with the terms of license agreement and cannot be used for any other purposes. The media conversion feature in COWON MediaCenter - JetAudio and jetAudio may only be used for personal use only. Use of this feature for any other purposes may be considered a violation of the intemational copyright law: + COWON SYSTEMS, INC. complies with the laws and regulations related to records, videos and games. Compling with all other laws and regulations regarding consumer use of such media is the responsibility of the users. Information in this manual including contents of product features and specifications is subject to change without notice as updates may be made. This product has been produced under the license of BBE Sound, Inc. (USP4638258, 5510752 and 5736897). BBE and the BBE symbol are the registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. Online registration and support + Users are strongly encouraged to complete customer registration at http:/hww. COWON. com. After filing out our customer registration form using the CD-Key and serial numbers, you can receive vari- ous benefits offered only to official members. 1:1 online support, news updates for new products or special events, and other services are available for our registered customers. Each CD-key is unique and wil not be re-issued in case of loss Further information regarding the product can be found on the web: http:/imaw. COWON. com Users will be able to find the latest information for other COWON products and download the latest updates for firmware and software. Frequently Asked Questions and Answers can be found on the website. COWON Alrghis reserved by COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. 2008

Precautions and Safety Tips 4 ‘Before Using D2 DAB 5

2. Identifying the Parts

3. Charging the D2 DAB

4. Instaling Windows 98 Driver

5. Connecting to PC and Transferring Files

6. Upgrading Firmware

2)Basic Operations Il

2. Setting to Factory Default

+ Do not use this product for any purpose other than described in this document +_ Use caution opening the contents of the package to avoid injuries +_ Refrain from using earphones if it might affect your awareness of your surroundings. For example, it can be dangerous to use earphones while driving a motorized vehicle, cycling, running, walking, or even during exercises. + Avoid any exposure to extreme moisture. Damage from moisture constitutes user's negligence and will not be covered by manufacturer's warranty. + Disassembling or modifying the device will void any warranty. + Make sure the USB connection is made correctly to avoid any damage to the device or the PC. Avoid extreme bending or pressuring the connection. + Avoid any excessive force or impact. If there is an unusual odor such as burning smell or excessive heating during use, stop using the device immediately and contact us through www. COWON.com + Do not use the player with wet hands as it may cause damage and malfunctions. + Do not listen to the player at excessively high volume for long period of time. Avoid using the device at excessively high volume (>85dB) for any extended period as it may cause damage to your auditory functions. + Avoid using the player at a location where static electricity is frequent + Before any repair service, you should back up all data from the player. COWON SYS- TEMS, INC. shall not be liable for any loss of data or files during the repair. + Only use the AC adapter and USB cable provided by COWON SYSTEMS, INC. + During lightning or thunderstorms, disconnect the player from the PC or AC adapter to avoid a risk of power surge or fire hazard. + Store the player away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, fire and extreme cold environments. Excessive temperature can damage the exterior, interior circuits or the display. +_ When using the player as a portable storage device, important data should be backed up as frequentiy possible. COWON SYSTEMS, INC. shall not be responsible for any unexpected data loss. + Price ofthe player may fluctuate depending on the market condition, COWON SYS- TEMS, INC. shall not compensate for any loss caused by price fluctuation. + Avoid viewing the display in very dark environment for extended period as it may cause excessive strains on your eyes. To prevent any vision damages that may be caused by such strains, please use the device in properly it locations.

Installation CD(COWON Me- USB Cable Line-in Cable (Optional) diaCenter - JetAudio, User Guide), Quick Guide TV out Cable (Optional) Line-in Cable Converter SD Card (Optional) (Optional)

2. Identifying the Parts

Removing Memory: Press the memory card slighlyin andlltit come out.

To charge the intemal battery of COWON D2, connect D2 to a PC through a USB or connect it to an AC power outlet using an adapter.

1. Connecting to PC via USB [|

: takes about 7 hours for a full-charge

2. Connecting to power outlet :

Ittakes about 3.5 hours for a full-charge - Battery status can be checked on the LCD display - Using both USB and power adapter simutaneousiy may damage D2 -Hfyou are Using D2 DAB for the first time or fer using it for an extended period time, allow to charge for suficient amount of period. Itmight be slow to power up depending on the batten/s charge status. For your safety, please use only the JetAudio AC power adapter. - JetAudio AC Power adapter can be used for either 100V or 240V. - During the charge via an AC power adapter, D2 can be used by pressing [button - USB charging does notwork the unitis connected to a USB Hub. It must be connected direct to a USB port on a computer.

4. Windows 98 Driver Setup

Iyou are using Windows 98 or 98 SE, you wil need to instal a separate driver when the player is connected to the computer. Under windows XP, Vista, D2 is automatically recognized. = Installing Windows 98 Driver

1. Connect D2 with a computer via USB cable

2. “Add New Hardware Wizard” will appear as

shown. Click “Nex”. œ _

3. Click “Search for the best driver for your device

(Recommended), and then dick “Next” RSR

5. SelectWin98” folder in the installation CD and

then dick “Nexl’ button. Drivers are also available or dounload from ww. COWON.com.

a 6. Once the drivers are recognized, click "Next". Ed ETES

7. Continue to click “Next”

8. Click the “Finish” button to complete the driver

Gra Dassss [Haras Pts] instalation. The newty added drive can be seen in Dion moon Device Manager or Explorer.

5. Connecting to a computer and Saving Files

If you are using Windows 98 or 98 SE, you will need to install a separate driver when the player is connected to the compuier. Under windows XP, Vista, D2 is automatically recognized

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1. Connect the player to a 2. Once it is connected 3. The newiy added drive can be

computer using a USB correctly, the following will confimmed in Device Manager cable provided. appear on the LCD screen. or Explorer.

4. Start Windows Explorer or COWON MediaCenter - JetAudio.

5. Copy multimedia files (music, picture, encoded video files) from your computer to either

‘COWON" drive or “SD/SDHC/MMC Card”

6. Once the file transfer is completed, Click on EÆ icon listed on Windows tray using left

button on your mouse

7. To disconnect D2 from the computer, [ Removing USB Mas s storage device - Drive (E: x)

click on the following message when it OpS UP.

8. When the “Safe to Remove Hardware” window appears, disconnect the USB from the

computer and D2. D aile Remove lenvare Aaursau ma cale renane LÈE mes aurge device” tom the system - The D2 can recognize up to 500 folders and about 5,000 files. - Ifthe COWON drive does not show up under Computer or Windows Explorer, Disconnect and re-connect the USB cable and repeat the previous procedure again [For windows 98) - Ifremove the USB connection within the windows software while the USB cable is connected to a PC, the player is being charged through the USB. - USB charging does not work if the unit is connected to a USB Hub. It must be connected directly to a USB port on a computer. - Ifusing Windows 98, 98 SE, the “Safe to Remove Hardware” window may no t appear. Ifthis happens, Exit COWON MediaCenter - JetAudio (or confirm that the file transfer status window has been closed), and then disconnect the USB cable from the PC. - Ifa following message appears, please ignore the message.

Firmware is a program embedded in the hardware. By upgrading the firmware, features ofthe product can be enhanced and bugs and glitches be fixed. Performance and menus may change when the firmware is upgraded without notice. Some beta versions of firmware may have bugs that will be fixed in the next version Current firmware version can be verified at Menu - Settings - Information. When upgrading firmware, always backup data stored in the memory to prevent any unexpected data loss Actual firmware upgrade method may vary sometimes. For more information, visit our home page (www. COWON.com).

2) It turns on and off the power

Itturns on and off the LCD (Œe=—) lt switches on ‘Hold’

It controls the Volume It moves the cursor left or right on LCD EF Itindicates the selected mode on screen Itindicates the selected mode on screen even during charging the unit with an AC adapter

CE M ES mm FEude fes Sen D2 has a touchscreen feature and you can control it directly by touching the screen. To select a desired operation mode, touch it from the mode selection window. Under each operation mode, touching the screen lightly wil trigger a control screen to appear. After a pre-set period time or if. [EEE is touched, the control screen disappears. Pressing (button or touching [OEM on screen returns it to the mode-selection screen

EU Move cursor upnards M] Expand selected folder D Exccutcrrun selected île LCA] move to upper level foider DA dore cursor dounwards © Selects the previous music track or rewinds the current track. @Plays a music file or pauses it If a file contains an ID3 tag with an image, it will display the image on the screen. © Selects the next music track or fast-fonwards the current track. @ Close the settings screen @Inserts bookmarks during the playback. Once a bookmark is inserted at a specific point during a playback of music, it is pos- sible to start playback at that particular point. Maximum of 256 files can be added to bookmark © Adis the currently playing music file to a DPL (Dynamic Play List) Maximum of 256 files can be added to DPL (Dynamic Play List) @ Displays Bookmark list Used to find and play back bookmarked music files © Displays Play List Used to find and play music files in the DPL © Displays File Browser Mode & Sets the boundaries for playback Al: Plays all music files regardiess of folder 1 : Plays the currently selected music track Folder : Plays music files located within the current folder & Sets the random play mode ® Sets the repeat play mode & Selects JetEffect settings & Sets the sectional repeat. lt can play back in repeat mode a minimum 1 second-length section of a track.

EU roc cursor upnards M] Expand selected folder D Exccuterrun selected fle A] roue to upper leva foider = DA dore cursor dounwards # TV OUT cable (Optional) © Selects the previous video file or rewinds the current video file. @Plays a video fille or pauses it. A video file may not play properly if it has not been converted using COWON Media- © Center - JetAudio software. @ Select the next video file or fast-fonwards the current video file. © Closes the settings screen Inserts bookmarks during the playback. Once a bookmark is inserted at a specific point during a playback of music, it is possible to start playback at that particular point. © Maximum of 256 files can be added to bookmark Displays Bookmark list @ Used to find and play back bookmarked video files @ Displays File Browser Mode Sets the boundaries for playback All: Plays all music files regardiess of folder 1 : Plays the currently selected music track © Folder : Plays music files located within the current folder & Sets the random play mode & Sets the repeat play mode @ Selects JetEffect settings Turns on the TV OUT (* This can be used only for playback purpose) When TV OUT is selected, volume level is fixed and headphone cannot be used. TV OUT can be cancelled by pressing

© Open images and text files by touching the screen Images should be placed in PICTURE folder, text files in TEXT folder Please refer to the list of supported file types for images and texts. @ Closes the settings screen ©Applies the currently selected image as the background on screen @ Displays the image files in the selected folder in slideshow © Moves the cursor up. © Opens the currently selected folder or file @ Moves up in a folder level @ Moves the cursor down.

© Displays the DAB signal strength. If the signal is weak, reception may be poor. @ Changes the DAB channel © Displays the DAB channel name. @ Closes the Settings Screen. © Searches the DAB channels with strong signal strength. © Displays the previously searched DAB channel list. @ Sets the JetEffect EQ Mode. © Records the DAB radio. D2 does not have a dedicated antenna. Instead the headphone wire is used to enhance DAB signal strengths like an antenna. Stretching out the headphone wire will improve signal reception qualit. During DAB recording, be sure to use the headphone to oplimize sound quality. If you can not listen to DAB, please set the correct region (Band Il) under “Select Region” in the DAB Menu to listen to DAB properiy. (Setings —> DAB — Region — Band Il)

© Checks status of stereo or mono signals @ Displays the country for radio signals, which can be changed under Settings mode. @ Press it briefly to change the tuning frequency at 0.1MHz intervals. Press it and hold it to searches and jumps to the next tuning frequency with good signals. In preset mode, it changes to either previous preset channel or the next preset channel. @ Closes the settings screen © Selects the Preset mode. In this mode, only the preset channels can be accessed. @Automatically searches the FM frequencies with good signals and enters them into the preset channels @ Sets stereo or mono setting @ Displays the preset search mode. You can add the currently tuned frequency to the preset channel or delete a preset channel. © Sets the quality of the recording radio signals. Higher bps provides better sound quality but requires larger file size. & Records the currently selected channel D2 does nothave a dedicated antenna. Instead the headphone wire is used to enhance racho signal strengths like an antenna. Stretching outthe headphone wire wil improve signal reception qualit, During Radio recording, be sure to use the headphone to oplmize sound quality.

Line: Cable, Line-n Cable Converter (Oplonal) © Plays back recorded files @ Starts recording © Closes the setting screen @ Records voice © Records through a Line-In connection @ Selects the sound quality of the recording. Higher bps provides better sound quality but requires larger file size. © Sets the volume level during recording. © Sets use of external microphone. Only stereo pin microphone should be used. (This setting can be selected on in Voice Record mode) © Sets the duration for silent intervals before it creates a new fille for recording. lt auto- matically detects the silent intervals in incoming sound and creates a new file when the silent interval exceeds the specified duration. (‘This setting can be selected only in Line-In Record mode)

- settings or manually set 5 Band Equalizers(EQ). - Preset EQ settings include Normal, Rock, Jazz, Classic, Pop, and Vocal. Each preset EQ can be edited to match user's preference. 2.BBE - BBE is the sound effect that provides clear music.

- Mach3Bass is the base booster that enhances super low-end bass.

- 3D Surround provides three dimensional sound effects.

- MP Enhance: Sound effect that compensate for missing sound segments

- Pan adjusts the left and right volume balance.

- Controis the speed of music playback. - Excessive JetEffect settings may strain sound and generate noise. - For further information regarding JetEffect, refer to BBE MP at our website: www. COWON.com

- This function sets the various ranges of files and folders. - Al Plays all tracks in all folders - Single: Plays only one track. - Folder: Plays files in the current folder

Within the range specified in the boundary, repeat playback can be set.

Within the range specified in Boundary, random playback can be set. - Ifenabled, files within the range are randomly played

- Sets the language in COWON D2

- Sets how the player displays file names on the screen. + Choose ID3 tag to display tag information (artist, title) while playback

- Sets how it displays time information of current file. -Play time shows elapsed playback time and Remaining shows the remaining playback time.

- Sets the scroling speed for text displayed on the screen. - Larger the number, faster the scrolling speed

- Sets the wallpaper for Music mode. - IF None is selected, wallpaper is not displayed. - If Default is selected, default wallpaper will be displayed - If Custom is selected, the image set as Wallpaper in Picture mode will appear as the wallpaper.

+ COWON D2 can display Iyrics of music files that contain lyric information. - When enabled, Iyrics of the music file being played is displayed on the screen. - Music files without Iyrics will not display yrics even if this feature enabled - For more information regarding using lyrics, please refer the COWON'S homepage {www.COWON.com) under FAQ-How to use LDB Manager.

- Sets how long the screen stays on before it tums off. - Ifthere is no operation for a specified period of time, the screen wi automatically tum of.

-Sets the screen brightness.

- Sets the default font color for display

- Sets the signal out to TV

- Sets the brightness of the signals to TV - The 7.5 RE is a U.S. analog signal brightness standard and is used in US, Korea, and other countries. (Most countries use O IRE) - Sets this ifthe TV is made for use in Korea or in U.S.

. Time Setup - Sets the current time. - Sets the correct time setting for alarm and scheduled recording.

-Automatically tums on the player at the specified wakeup time. - Music Alarm plays music and for FM Alarm settings, the last station to be listened to will run in Radio mode. - For FM recording, it records the last radio frequency from the preset time during the specified time. NOTE: FM Scheduled Recording uses more power than other features. Always make sure that the player is fully charged before using this feature.

+ Sets the time to automatically turn the player on. - Once sets the alarm for one time use, Daily sets the alarm for daily use. - Duration is the period of time during which the alarm will stay on.

-Automatically turns off the power after a specified time. - After the preset time has passed, the player will automatically turn off even if a file is being played at the time.

- When the player is stopped and no action is taken after a specified time has elapsed, this feature will automatically tum off the player. - This function does not operate during playback.

General Skip length - Sets the length of playback time skipped when the La] [2] buttons are pressed short.

Scan speed - Sets the speed of Fast Forward/Rewind when the La] l2] buttons are pressed and held. - The faster the speed, the quicker scanning is possible.

Resume - Saves the location of the music flle played at the last power off. - IFenabled, when the player is tumed on, it automatically plays from the last position where itwas tumed off. La) Fade in - Gradually increases volume when resuming playback after stop or pause. - Sets how long it takes to increase the volume.

“User can define a desired function for Pressing and holding button

. Lineln bps - Sets the audio quality of the file being recorded through Line-In. - The higher Kbps, the better the recording quality is, but file size also becomes larger. . Voice bps - Sets the audio quality of the file recorded with the built-in microphone. - Files recording through the microphone are set to Mono by default. - The higher Kbps, the better the recording quality is, but file size also becomes larger. FM bps - Sets the quality of the file being recorded during FM Radio listening - Also sets the quality of scheduled FM recording file. - The higher Kbps, the better the recording quality is, but file size also becomes larger.

La) Mic volume -Adjusts the volume level of audio recorded through the built-in microphone. Line volume - Adjusts the volume level of audio recorded through the Line-In. . Auto Sync - Recognizes input sound through the Line-In and generates a new flle automatically. - IFthere is no sound input during a specified time period, a new file is created when recording is resumed External MIC - Sets whether an external microphone is being used - External microphone does not need separate power. Line-in Cable Converter (sold separately) can be used

FM Radio Stereo : Select from Stereo and Mono when listening to FM Radio. - Radio broadcasts that only support Mono will not support the Stereo feature.

- Automatically scans for FM frequency channels and sets to preset channels.

Region - Selects the country in which you are listening to FM radio.

. Information - Version : version of the fimware installed - Total Space : Total capacity of the flash memory - Free Space : Un-used amount of flash memory

ZA Additional Information

2. Setting to Factory Default Values

COWON D2 can be retumed to its original factory settings. Resetting will erase all the cur- rently set values for settings and will return them to the values pre-set at the factory,

2. Atthe Mode Selection screen, follow the steps shown below.

3. Next time a power is turned on, the language selection screen will appear.

From the Convert Video window, click “Add File” to select the files to convert. saure

After checking the target folder location to save the converted files and other settings, click on “Start” to start the video conversion process. - Movie fils that have not been converted by COWON MediaCenter - JetAudio will not play in COWON D2. - Make sure thatthe movie les play properly on the PC. - Not all video files can be converted. Files already damaged before conversion may not work on COWON D2 even if the conversion process is successful - Conversion time may vary depending on PC performance, source fl size and codec types. "Preview allows checking the converled video before starting conversion. To convert a fil with subtiles or to change setings on subtiles, click on “Convert Options”. - SMI îles for subtiles must have the same file name as is video île. COWON D:

EX Troubleshooting l'am still confused even after reading the manual. Our website www.COWON.com provides support for users of COWON products with FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) and beginner’s guide for our products. Users are strongly encouraged to check out our website for further information regarding product usages and software upgrades and patches. For individual inquiries, please contact us on-line as we will try to help you as best we can Icannot turn on the player. Charge the battery fully in case the battery charge has been drained. Ifthe battery is weak it may take a few seconds to power on. If the player does not respond at al first discon- nect all USB and power cables, and then press the RESET button located at the bottom of the player. RESET button simply powers off the player and does not affect the player in any other way. Buttons do not respond. Check if the power switch is set to HOLD The player is on but there is no sound. Check if the volume is set to 0 Check if the player has any music file stored in its disk. Damaged music files may not play or play improperly. Check the connection of the earphones to the D2. Loose or blocked connection can cause inadequate contact between earphone jack and the D2. The battery life is shorter when l use external memory D2 requires more power to read and play back/record files from an external memory card, So, battery life will be shorter when using extemal memory compared to using the internal memory. Album image is not displayed in Music Mode In order display album image, the image has to be stored in the ID3 tag of the music fie. You can edit the ID3 tags using jetAudio. Video won't play. All video files must be converted using COWON MediaCenter - JetAudio. Any other video files are not supported by D2. FM Radio does not work. D2 does not have a separate antenna. Instead it uses earphone wire to receive FM Radio signals. Stretching the wires may enhance the reception quality. 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 (Note that reception quality of D2 may differ from other FM radio receivers.) DMB does not work DMB is not available in COWON D2 DAB model There is too much noise in my recordings. COWON D2 uses ultra-small embedded microphone, so it may be more susceptible to noise during recordings.

Troubleshooting El Characters on the display are corrupted. Reset the language using Settings-Display-Language menu and set display format to File name using Settings-Display-Title menu. Ifthe problem continues, reset the player follow ing the procedures outlined in the manual. Some special fonts may not display perfectiy. Computer cannot recognize the player when connected. If D2 doesn't power on when connected PC, press RESET button next to the USB jack on the bottom of the player. D2 may require additional driver installation for Windows 98 users. Connection to an external USB Hub may not be stable due to its low power. D2 should be connected directly to a PC's USB port. Player is not recognized by COWON MediaCenter - JetAudio and “No iAUDIO found” message appears. Check to see if the player is recognized in Windows Explorer when it is properly connected to PC. D2 must be recognized in the Windows for it to work with COWON MediaCenter - JetAudio. Additional driver installation is required for Windows 98 and 98 SE users. Within COWON MediaCenter - JetAudio, set Settings-Device to match your model. Memory capacity of the player is different or smaller than specified. The memory capacity indicated by Windows Explorer may be different from that indicated by the memory manufacturer. D2 uses some area in the drive for system operation. Therefore, the actual available capacity is somewhat reduced after excluding system area. COWON D2 does not play properly when memory is full. For D2 to function properly, it requires at least 5 MB of space for saving settings and other system files.