Cowon IAUDIO 7 User Manual

User’s Manual

ver. 1.2 (EN)

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Before Using Your iAUDIO 7

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 JetAudio are copyrighted by COWON SYSTEMS, INC.

• 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 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. Comply-

ing 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.

• 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.

All rights reserved by COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. 2007

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Table of Contents

iAUDIO 7

Safety Tips

1) Introducing iAUDIO 7

1.1 iAUDIO 7 at a Glance

1.2 Package Contents

1.3 Features and Specifications

1.4 Identifying the Parts

1.5 Description of Display

1.6 Charging iAUDIO 7

1.7 Windows 98 Driver Installation

1.8 Connecting to PC and Transferring Files

1.9 Firmware Upgrade

2) Using iAUDIO 7

2.1 Basic Controls

2.2 Switching Between Modes

2.3 Navigating through Files and Folders

2.4 Changing Settings

2.5 Using Pop-Up Window

3) Using Advanced Features

3.1 Playing Audio and Video Files

3.2 Listening to FM Radio

3.3 Recording Using Built-In Microphone or Line-In Connection

3.4 Viewing Images

3.5 Reading Texts

3.6 Summary of Controls

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4) Using Advanced Settings

4.1 Settings Menu List

4.2 JetEffect

4.3 Play Mode

4.4 Display

4.5 Timer

4.6 General

4.7 Recording

4.8 FM Radio

4.9 Information

5) Additional Information

5.1 Resetting to Factory Default Settings

5.2 Converting Video Files Using COWON MediaCenter - JetAudio

Troubleshooting

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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.

• Do not use the earphones while driving a vehicle (including bike, automobile, motorbike, etc) or
taking a walk or exercise.

Otherwise, it can cause an accident. Furthermore, it is prohibited by the law in some areas.

• 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.

• Do not view the display screen of this player at a low illumination (in a dark area) for an extended
time period. Otherwise, it can cause eye-fatigue.

• 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.

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iAUDIO 7

Introducing iAUDIO 7

1.1 iAUDIO 7 at a Glance

iAUDIO 7 is a unique multimedia player developed and manufactured by COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. It is
a portable compact digital audio/video device that plays media files such as MP3 audio and video files.
iAUDIO 7 also offers FM radio listening/recording, voice recording, and direct encoding through a built-in
microphone or Line-in input jack, viewing texts and images

Highly portable, stylish and super-slim design

iAUDIO 7’s ultra-slim size of 76.1 X 35.6 X 19 mm (projecting part excluded) provides high portability and
convenience.

50 hours of continuous playback with the embedded lithium polymer battery

The ultra power-saving circuit of iAUDIO 7 enables up to 50 hours of continuous playback with a fully
charged battery. (Based on company test results.)

Audio playback

It supports various popular digital audio formats including MP3, OGG, WMA, WAV and FLAC (Free Loss
less Audio Codec).

Movie playback

Video files of up to 15 frames per second can easily be converted and transferred with COWON Media­Center - Jetaudio. Transferred video files can be viewed in iAUDIO 7.

Text and image viewing

Easily view text and image files with iAUDIO 7. Text files can also be viewed while listening to music.

Voice recording

Voice recording available using the built-in microphone. This feature is particularly convenient for recording
meetings or lectures.

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Introducing iAUDIO 7

Direct encoding (Line-in recording)

iAUDIO 7 provides a direct encoding feature that accepts an external audio source for 1:1 recording.
iAUDIO can directly accept through its Line-In jack any music from an audio device such as a Walkman,
MD (mini disk), old LP phonographs, or TV. iAUDIO can convert external analog audio signals and store
in iAUDIO.

Listening/Recording of FM broadcasts

You can listen to FM radio broadcasts and record them at the same time. You can also save Preset chan­nels for easy selection of your favorite FM radio stations.

Wide and vivid color

With 1.3 inch and 260 thousand color TFT LCD, you can conveniently check the operational status of
iAUDIO 7.

World’s most powerful sound effects

iAUDIO 7 provides the most unique, powerful and high quality sound, which is recognized worldwide. You
can take advantage of the following sound effects to suit your favorite music:
BBE: Sound effects that provide the clearest music.
Mach3Bass: A bass booster that enhances super low-end bass.
MP Enhance: Sound effects that compensate for missing sound segments in MP3s.
3D Surround: Three-dimensional surround sound effect.

Upgradeable firmware

We may occasionally release firmware upgrades to incorporate improvements to the device and sugges
tions that users provide to us. You can easily upgrade your iAUDIO 7 with the firmware download feature.

Portable Storage Device

iAUDIO 7 is immediately recognized by a PC as a removable drive as soon as it is connected to a PC
through a USB cable. No software installation is required to use it as a storage device.

COWON MediaCenter - JetAudio provided

World famous integrated multimedia playback software, COWON MesiaCenter is included in your pack
age. Without using any other additional program, you can easily convert videos for iAUDIO 7 using the
conversion tool in COWON MesiaCenter.

TFT LCD

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1.2 Package Contents

Introducing iAUDIO 7

Quick Guide, Installation CD

USB Cable Line-In Cable(Optional)

- You can also use the provided USB cable to charge the player.

- The above figures for package contents are provided for your reference and may differ from the actual contents.

Earphone

iAUDIO 7

AC Adapter (Optional)

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Introducing iAUDIO 7

1.3 Features and Specifications

MP3, OGG, WMA,, ASF, FLAC, WAV, video playback, FM Radio listening and recording, voice recording, Line-In recording

TXT(Text), JPEG(Image) File Viewer (Image Zoom, Wallpaper)

Flash Memory 4/8GB

USB 2.0 Interface

1.3 inch TFT LCD display with 160x128 resolution and 260K colors

Long Play Time: Up to 60hours

(Based on company test result. It can be reduced, depending on the brightness level of the backlight.)

Multi-language Support

Enhanced Integrated Navigator

Play/Pause during Playback, Record/Pause during Recording

Next Track/Previous Track, Fast Forward/Fast Rewind, Infinite Loop

Resume, Fade In, Auto Play feature support

Search Speed, Skip Speed Setting

Digital Volume Control :40 levels

Various EQ and Sound Effects (JetEffect)

- User adjustable 5-band EQ

- Normal, Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classic, Vocal, User

- BBE, Mach3Bass, MP Enhance, 3D Surround Support

Clock, Alarm, Scheduled Recording, Sleep Timer, Auto Power-Off

Auto display off feature to save battery power

Easy firmware download and upgrade

Title Display with ID3Tag or File Name

Display Product Info (Firmware version, Total Capacity, Total Usage)

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iAUDIO 7

Introducing iAUDIO 7

USB Data Transfer Support for MAC OS (9.X, 10.X) and Linux (v2.2 and higher)

Software

- JetShell (File Transfer, MP3/WAV/WMA/AUDIO CD Playback)

- COWON MediaCenter - Jetaudio (Integrated multimedia player, music/video conversion feature)

Supported File

Formats

Memory

USB Interface

File Transfer Rate

Power Supply

Charging Time

Buttons

Display

SNR

Output Frequency

Output

Dimension

Weight

MP3 : MPEG 1/2/2.5 Layer 3, ~320kbps, ~48khz, mono/stereoWMA : ~256kbps, ~48khz,

mono/stereo

OGG : ~q10, ~44.1khz, mono/stereo

FLAC : compression level 0 ~ 8, ~44.1khz, mono/stereo

WAV : ~48khz, 16bit, mono/stereoAVI : XviD

Video File up to 160*128

JPEG(Except for Progressive JPG)

TXT

Flash Memory 4/8GB

USB 2.0

Max 40Mbps

Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery

(Max. 60 hours of continuous playback based on company test)

About 3.5 hours

Swing Touch(REC, <, >, PLAY), Power/Hold, VOL+, VOL-, MENU

1.3 inch 160 x 128 dot, 260,000 color TFT LCD

95dB (A-Weighted)

20Hz~20KHz

16 Ohm earphones : 24.5mW + 24.5mW

35.6 X 76.1 X 19 mm (Width x Length x Thickness)

53g (includes lithium polymer battery)

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iAUDIO 7

Introducing iAUDIO 7

1.4 Identifying the Parts

Line In Jack

Top

Earphone Jack

Display

LCD

◀◀ (REW)

PLAY/STOP

Front

Bottom

Right

MIC

HOLD Switch

MENU

REC

▶▶ (FF)

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USB Connec
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Reset

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+ (VOL +)

Back

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1.5 Display

Boundary

Section Repeat

Introducing iAUDIO 7

Play Mode

Hold

Battery Status

Current Time

Artist Name

Album Title

Song Title

Play Time

The battery status icon indicates how much battery is left. The number of segments in the icon decreases
as the battery discharges. For some batteries or rechargeable batteries, the number of segments in the
battery icon may increase or decrease irregularly when the remaining charge is being measured. This
is normal.

When the battery runs out, the battery icon starts to blink. If this happens, the player will automatically
power off after about 30 minutes.

Current Track
/ Total Tracks

Total Time

Progress Bar

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iAUDIO 7

Introducing iAUDIO 7

1.6 Charging iAUDIO 7

· If your player is being used for the first time or if it has not been charged for a long time, make sure player
is charged fully before using it.

· To charge iAUDIO 7, connect the player to a PC using a USB cable or connect to the AC provided
adapter only.

(a) Using a PC connection

i. Connect the supplied USB cable to the USB jack of the player and directly to your computer. The con-

nection to an external USB hub is not supported. The player must be directly connected to the PC via a

USB cable.
ii. If the connection is made properly, the player will display an image showing charging status.
iii. To check the charging status, run ‘Safely Remove Hardware’ wizard on your PC. Then iAUDIO 7 will

display charging status on its screen.
iv. Slow charging is recommended for notebooks and other devices that use battery power. See section

4.6 on changing the charging speed of iAUDIO.

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(b) Using a AC adapter (sold separately)

i. Connect the AC adapter to an electrical outlet and the USB jack of the player.
ii. Once connected, the player will automatically turn on and start charging.
iii. Once the player is fully charged, the charge complete screen will appear as shown.

- AC adapter is sold separately and works for both 110V and 220V.

- For your safety, use only the adapter supplied by the manufacturer.