Cowon Systems Q5W User Manual

User’s Manual

ver. 1.1 EN

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 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.

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Table of Contents

COWON Q5W

1)Before Using this Product

1. Precautions for Using this Product

2. Package Components

3. Names of Parts

4. Installation

5. Recharging

6. Connecting to PC and storing files

2)Product Usage

1. Key configuration

2. Controls

3. Media

4. Office

5. Utilities

6. Network

7. MS Windows

3)Product Details

1. Product Specifications

2. Firmware Upgrade

3. Windows CE upgrade

4. Factory Default

5. Coverting Video Files Using COWON MediaCenter - JetAudio

4)Customer support

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Before Using this Product

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, stop using the player 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 hardware failure.

• All data stored in the player may be 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 from 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 fading. 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 user misuse.

• 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 confuse 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 Q5W Standard package

Before Using this Product

Earphones AC Adapter

USB Cable

Hand Strap Installation CD,

Quick Guide (COWON MediaCenter -

AV Cable

JetAudio, User’s Manual)

Carrying Case (optional)

S-Video Gender (optional)

Wireless Remote

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Before Using this Product

3. Names of Parts

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Power/Hold Switch : Turns Unit ON/OFF. Hold will disable all buttons/keys on the Unit. The switch

turns LCD ON/OFF, if it is pressed when power is on.

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

Remote Sensor : Receives signals from Remote.

Microphone : Used for voice recording with the built-in microphone.

Volume Button : Controls volume.

Stylus Storage Hole : Used for storing stylus.

LED : Indicates player status.

TFT LCD : Displays information and playback screens.

WLAN Antenna: Internal Antenna for WLAN reception.

Headset Jack : 2.5mm Headphones plug. Headphone with microphone can be used for recording.

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

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

RESET Hole : Press into the reset hole to cut off battery when the player is malfunctioning.

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USB HOST Port : Connect USB host compatible devices via USB Host cable. DC Adapter Jack : Connect the adapter to charge Q5W.

I/O port: Used for AV OUT.

Strap Holder : Used for various straps and accessories.

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Remote

Before Using this Product

Music Mode

Power

Previo us

Fast F orward(FF )

Rewind (REW)

Volume

Switch /Move Foc us in Navi gator

Show F ile List

Close Current M ode

LCD of f

Movie Mode

Mute

Naviga tor Mode Play/P ause Next

Zoom I n

Zoom O ut RightLeft

Enter Adjust Caption Tim ing

Down

Add Bo okmark Go to bookmark Sleep

Pan Sc an

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Before Using this Product

A/V Cable

White - Audio Left

Ground Video Audio Right Audio Left

●

COWON Q5W supports Composite/Component Video out and stereo / SPDIF Audio out.

●

Use A/V cable to connect I/O port on Q5W and AV In(Composite/Component) port of an external

AV device.

●

Utility -> Settings -> TV setting -> Video OUT

Red - Audio Right

Yellow - Video

AV device

5. Recharging

Use included AC adapter to charge COWON Q5W.

● Connect AC adapter to Q5W(DC IN port) : approx.

5.5 hrs for a full charge.

● Charging indicator LED:

RED -> Still charging YELLOW -> Fully charged

- Q5W cannot be charged while it is in use by default. If you want to charge during operation, change the power settings. ( Utility -> Settings -> Power Management -> Charge during Operation )

- Q5W may heat up after being used for the extended time. It dissipates internal heat though the aluminum casing, therefore the unit may feel warm.

- Make sure to fully charge the unit before its initial use or the first use after a long period of non-use.

- For your safety, genuine AC adapter from COWON is recommended.

- Genuine AC adapter supports both 100/240V.

- Q5W does not support charging through USB cable. AC adapter must be used for charging.

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Before Using this Product

6. Connecting to PC and storing files

COWON Q5W supports Mass Storage mode, Active sync mode, and MTP Mode. Recommended mode for storing files is Mass Storage mode (Q5W is attached as removable drive).

1. Select Utility -> Settings –> System –> USB Connection and choose ‘Mass Storage Mode’

2. Connect Q5W to a PC via USB cable included.

3. If connection made successfully, the following picture will be displayed on the LCD.

4. Q5W will appear as a removable drive in Explorer of the Windows.

5. Launch COWON MediaCenter or Windows Explorer.

6. Copy media files such as music file, picture file, encoded video file, and etc from PC to COWON Q5W.

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

8. Click the following popup message when it appears.

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

- Check connection settings and cables, and make sure Q5W is properly connected and is recognized by PC.

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

- PC environment * Pentium III 200Mhz or Higher * 32MB Main Memory or More * 50MB Hard Disk Space or More * 256 or Higher color display * USB Port(2.0 High Speed ) * DVD-ROM Drive * Windows ME/2000/XP * MAC OS 10.X (Only date transfer supported) * Linux kernel v2.4 or higher (Only date transfer supported)

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