Cowon D2 User Manual

User Manual

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COWON D2

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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 writ-

ten 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 jetAudio are copyrighted by COWON SYSTEMS, INC.

• JetShell 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 JetShell 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 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.

COWON D2

Precautions and Safety Tips

1)Before Using D2

1. Package Contents

2. Identifying the Parts

3. Charging the D2

4. Installing Windows 98 Driver

5. Connecting to PC and Transferring Files

6. Upgrading Firmware

2)Using D2

1. Button Control

2. Basic Operation

3. Music Mode

4. Video Mode

5. Picture and Text Mode

6. FM Radio Mode

7. Record Mode

8. Settings Mode

3)Additional Information

1. Speciﬁcation

2. Setting to Factory Default

3. File Conversion Using jetAudio VX

Troubleshooting

JetShell

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COWON D2

Before Using D2 Safety Tips

• 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 SYSTEMS, 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 frequently possible. COWON SYSTEMS, INC. shall not be responsible for any unexpected data loss.

• Price of the player may ﬂuctuate depending on the market condition, COWON SYSTEMS, 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 lit locations.

1.Package Contents

Simple stylus pen Earphone AC Adapter

Installation CD(JetShell, JetAudio,

USB Cable Line-in Cable (Optional)

User Guide), Quick Guide

TV out Cable (Optional) Line-in Cable Converter

(Optional)

SD Card (Optional)

COWON D2

Before Using D2Before Using D2

2. Identifying the Parts

Earphone Jack

USB Connection Jack

Reset

EXTport

Power/HOLD

VOL-

MIC

Display

VOL+

3. Charging the battery

To charge the internal 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 : It takes about 7 hours for a fullcharge

Simple stylus ring

2. Connecting to power outlet : It takes about 3.5 hours for a full-charge

Simple stylus stand angle

SD/SDHC/MMC Slot

Inserting Memory: Press the SD/SDHC/MMC memory cards all the way in

Removing Memory: Press the memory card slightly in and let it come out.

- Battery status can be checked on the LCD display

- Using both USB and power adapter simultaneously may damage D2

- If you are using D2 for the ﬁrst time or after using it for an extended period time, allow it to charge for sufﬁcient amount of period.

- It might be slow to power up depending on the battery’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 220V.

- During the charge via an AC power adapter, D2 can be used by pressing button

- 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.

COWON D2

4. Windows 98 Driver Setup

If you are using Windows 98 or 98 SE, you will need to install a separate driver when the player is

connected to the computer. Under windows XP, D2 is automatically recognized.

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Installing Windows 98 Driver

1. Connect D2 with a computer via USB cable

2. “Add New Hardware Wizard” will appear as shown. Click “Next”.

3. Click “Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)”, and then click “Next”

5. Select “Win98” folder in the installation CD and then click “Next” button. Drivers are also available for download from www.COWON.com.

6. Once the drivers are recognized, click “Next”.

7. Continue to click “Next”

Before Using D2Before Using D2

8. Click the “Finish” button to complete the driver installation. The newly added drive can be seen in Device Manager or Explorer.

4. Click “Specify a location” and click “Browse” button.

COWON D2

Basic Operations Before Using D2

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 computer. Under windows XP, D2 is automatically recognized.

1. Connect the player to a computer using a USB cable provided.

4. Start Windows Explorer or JetShell Pro.

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 icon listed on Windows tray using left button on your mouse

7. To disconnect D2 from the computer,

click on the following message when it pops up.

8. When the “Safe to Remove Hardware” window appears, disconnect the USB from the computer and D2.

- The D2 can recognize up to 500 folders and about 5,000 ﬁles.

- If the 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)

- If remove 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.

- If using Windows 98, 98 SE, the “Safe to Remove Hardware” window may no t appear. If this happens, Exit

JetShell (or conﬁrm that the ﬁle transfer status window has been closed), and then disconnect the USB cable from the PC.

- If a following message appears, please ignore the message.

2. Once it is connected correctly, the following will appear on the LCD screen.

3. The newly added drive can be conﬁrmed in Device Manager or Explorer.

1. Button Control

It turns on and off the power It turns on and off the LCD

It switches on ‘Hold’

It controls the Volume It moves the cursor left or right on LCD

It indicates the selected mode on screen It indicates the selected mode on screen even during charging the unit with an AC adapter

2. Basic Control

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 will trigger a control screen to appear. After a pre-set period time or if is touched, the control screen disappears. Pressing button or touching on screen returns it to the mode-selection screen.

6. Firmware

Firmware is a program embedded in the hardware. By upgrading the ﬁrmware, features of the 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).

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