Cowon A3 User Manual

User’s Guide

ver. 1.2 EN

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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 JetShell and JatAudio are copyrighted by COWON SYSTEMS, INC.

• JetShell and JatAudio 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 JetShell and JatAudio may only be used for personal use only. Use of this feature for any other purposes may be considered a violation of the international copyright law.

• COWON SYSTEMS, INC. complies with the laws and regulations related to records, videos and games. Complying 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.

On-line registration and support

• Users are strongly encouraged to complete customer registration at http://www.COWON.com. After filling out our customer registration form using the CD-Key and serial numbers, you can receive various 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 will not be re-issued in case of loss.

• Further information regarding the product can be found on the web: http://www.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.

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Table of Contents

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1)Before Using this Product

1. Precautions for Using this Product

2. Package Components

3. Names of Parts

4. Power Connection and Charging

5. Connecting to your PC

6. Charging with your PC

7. Saving Files and Disconnecting A3

8. Upgrading Firmware

2)Basic Features

1. Running Files

2. Button Controls

3)Advanced Features

1. Filer Browser

2. Playlist

3. USB Host Connection

4. DMB ( Mobile TV Mode)

5. Radio Mode

5. Record Mode

7. AV OUT

8. COMPONENT, S-VIDEO OUT

9. Wallpaper

10. Setup

4)Setup Features

1. Setup List

2. Display

3. Sound

4. MOVIE Player

5. MUSIC Player

6. Information

7. Mobile TV ( DMB Mode )

8. Radio

9. Recorder

10. System

5)Product Details

1. Product Specifications

2. Installation CD

3. COWON MediaCenter - File conversion using JatAudio

Troubleshooting

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1. Precautions for Using this Product

COWON is not responsible for any damages or failures to products that are caused by user misuse of products and by not following the set rules/guidelines that are described in this manual.

• Do not use this product for other purposes than those described in this guide.

• Handle manual, product package materials, accessories, etc with care to prevent cuts and injuries to your hands.

• Do not handle/touch LCD screen with a sharp object such as nail, pins, and etc. It may cause permanent damage(s) to the device.

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

• If you smell the player burning or find it overheating while in use, remove the battery and contact our A/S Center as soon as possible.

• If you smell the player burning or find it overheating while in use, reset the player and contact our online COWON Technical Support Center as soon as possible.

• Listening at high volumes ( 85 dB and above) for extended periods may harm your hearing.

• For your protection, use the player in a well lit area where LCD screen will not overly strain your eyes.

• Using the player in places with high occurrences of static electricity may cause malfunctions.

• Keep the player away from magnets and direct magnetic fields, as they can cause malfunctions.

• 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 hw failure.

• All data stored in the player may become deleted when being serviced. Our Service Center does not backup files while repairing players. Please note that COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. is not responsible for any data loss form products entrusted to us for service.

• Be sure to disconnect the power supply to the PC and AC adapter during lightning or thunderstorms, to prevent danger to the user or the risk of fire hazards.

• Keep the player cool and ventilated place, away from direct sunlight as it may cause deformation, damages to internal circuitry or LCD screens

• Do not expose the player in either cold weather of under 0℃ or hot temperature places over 50℃ such as inside automobiles. This may cause fatal damage to your player.

• Do not use detergent or other chemicals on the product surface due to decolorization. In this case, wipe the polluted area carefully with a soft cloth.

• Touching the player with wet hands may cause damage and malfunctions. Handle the power plug only with dry hands (otherwise an electric shock may occur).

• Do not expose your player to water or keep it in a damp or humid place for long periods. If the player is damaged from moisture as described above, product failure is then classified as failure

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• Keep the player cool and ventilated place, away from direct sunlight as it may cause deformation, damages to internal circuitry or

LCD screens.

• Do not attempt to disassemble or reconstruct the player. Any defects resulting from this will void any warranty, and the unit may be

permanently disqualified from any warranty service.

• Do not mix directions when connecting cables to your player or PC. Connecting cables incorrectly may damage your player or PC. Do not bend or press connection cables with heavy objects.

• Only use the AC power adapter and USB cable provided by COWON SYSTEMS, Inc.

• Do not drop or subject the product to any hard impact This may result in malfunctions and/or unit failure and void the warranty.

• Price of the player may fluctuate due to unexpectedly commercial conditions. In this case, COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. has no responsibility to compensate for the price fluctuation.

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2. Package Contents

COWON A3 Body

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Earphones

Hand Strap

USB 2.0 Cable,

Installation CD, Quick Guide

AV Cable HI Quality TV Cable

USB Host Cable

AC Power AdapterBundle

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3. Names of Parts

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Earphone Jack : Connect the bundled earphone or any earphone with a standard 3.5 mm plug

AV OUT : Connect the AV Cable to send A3 still/video images through composite ports of external AV devices. (TV etc)

AV IN : Connect the AV Cable/Line-In cable to record contents playing on external AV devices with your A3 player.

COMP / S-VIDEO : Hi-Quality viewing via COMP/S-VIDEO cable, and recording via S-VIDEO cable.

USB Port : Connecting to PC via USB 2.0 cable for file transfer.

DC Adapter Jack : Connect the adapter to either turn on or charge A3.

Microphone : Voice recording with the built-in microphone.

Speaker : Listen to audio without earphones with the built-in stereo speaker.

Strap Holder : Holder to connect various straps and accessories.

TFT LCD : Displays information and playback screens.

Joggle Lever : Moves up, down, left and right and either selects or runs files when pressed.

LED : Indicates basic player status.

BACK Button : Clear selections or exit from current mode.

A, B, C Buttons : Runs A, B and C features below the screen.

RESET Hole : Cuts off power when the player is malfunctioning. Does not influence player operations.

LCD, AV OUT, HOLD Switch : Selects items on the screen and also selects Button Hold and USB Charge conditions.

Power Switch : Short press to temporarily turn off the LCD screen. Long press to turn on and off the player.

4. Power Connection and Charging

1. Connect the AC adapter to the outlet and the DC adapter jack on the side of the

2. LED turns on red while the player is charged.

3. LED turns off after the player is fully charged.

player.

- Fully charge the player before first use or after the player was not used for a long period of time.

- If the player was discharged for a extended period of time, the player will not immediately operate when the adapter is connected.

The LED may not light up red, but the player will charge normally. A sufficient amount of time is needed to fully charge the player.

- For your safety, only use the adapter included with your player at purchase. The adapter is 100/240V.

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5. Connecting to your PC

1. Connect the device’s “USB DEVICE” and the USB port of the computer with the provided USB cable.

2. If properly connected, the following appears on the LCD.

3. Check the recently added drive from My Computer and Windows Browser.

6. Charging with your PC

If connection to PC is made while HOLD switch is ON, A3 will only be charged thru USB port.

- When using your player as a portable storage device, connect the adapter for stable power supply.

- USCharging thru USB port takes longer to fully charge A3 than it would take with AC adapter.

- If the player is connected to an USB hub, the player may not charge properly or malfunction. Be sure that to connect your player to the USB port on the back side of your computer.

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7. Saving Files and Disconnecting A3

1. Launch COWON Mediacenter - JatAudio/Windows file explorer after connecting A3 to a PC.

2. Store video, audio, and other files to COWON A3.

3. After all files are saved, click the icon from the PC tray.

4. Click the following popup message when it appears.

5. When the Safe To Remove Hardware window appears, separate the USB cable.

- The player must be disconnected from the computer after checking the Safe To Remove Hardware message because of the player contains a hard disk.

- If the following message appears, run Safe To Remove Hardware after a few minutes. This is not a malfunction.

- 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.

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8. Upgrading Firmware

Firmware is a program embedded in the hardware. Firmware update may provide the player with feature enhancements and/or bug fixes. Frmware versions may have bugs that will be fixed in the next version.

Upgrading Firmware

1. Visit our home page at www.COWON.com, and download the latest firmware version.

2. Connect A3 and your computer with the provided USB cable.

3. Extract the downloaded file and copy it to the top level folder (Root folder) of the A3.

4. After disconnecting A3 from your computer, remove the USB cable.

5. When A3 is powered off, press the Joggle lever to the middle with your left hand and the Power button with your right hand at the same time to display the firmware upgrade image.

6. Remove your hand and wait for the upgrade to complete.

7. When the initial Menu screen automatically appears, go to ‘Setting’ -> ‘Info’ and check to see if the firmware version and application version matches.

8. Upgrade is complete

- If you are unable to operate the player because the System folder is deleted, upgrade the firmware to solve this problem.

- Also upgrade the firmware when the hard disk in A3 is formatted.

- Fully charge the player battery before upgrading the firmware.

- Do not turn off the player before firmware upgrade is complete.

- Data saved in the hard disk of A3 may be deleted while upgrading firmware. Therefore, backup any important files to your computer before upgrade. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any data loss of files that were not backed up.

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