User Guide ver. 1.0 E 2 COPYRIGHT NO CE TI General · iAUDIO is a registered trademark of Cowon Systems. · This product is for home use only, and cannot be used for business purposes. · The copyright of this User Guide fully belongs to Cowon Systems, and this User Guide may not be distributed in part or in whole without prior written permission from Cowon Systems. · The copyrights for JetShell and JetAudio belong to Cowon Systems, and they may not be distributed or used commercially without prior written consent from Cowon Systems. · MP3 files created using the MP3 conversion feature of JetShell and JetAudio must be only for personal use and cannot be used for commercial purposes or services. Any breach of this requirement will constitute an infringement of domestic and international copyright laws. · Cowon Systems abides by the laws related to records/videos/games. It is the responsibility of the end user to comply with all the related laws and regulations. · We recommend that you register at http://www.iAUDIO.com as a legitimate owner following your purchase to receive exclusive iAUDIO services. Lawfully registered customers can enjoy various special benefits that are offered only to legitimate owners. · All the examples, text, diagrams and pictures included in this User Guide are subject to change according to product improvement without prior notice. Information Regarding BBE · The BBE feature in iAUDIO is provided under the license from BBE Sound, Inc. · Under the provisions of USP4638258, 5510752 and 5736897, the license rights for BBE belong to BBE Sound, Inc. · BBE and BBE symbols are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. All rights reserved by COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. 2005 iAUDIO F1 4 T e of Contents abl iAUDIO F1 Precautions for Product Use 1) Before Getting Started 1. What is iAUDIO F1? 2. Package Contents 3. Features and Specifications 4. Description of Each Part 5. LCD Display 6. Connecting the Power and Charging the Battery 7. Connecting to a PC and Charging the Battery 8. Copying Files and Disconnecting from a PC 2) Basic Instructions 1. Simple Usage 2. Basic Instructions for Mode Change 3. Basic Instructions for Menu Operation 4. Basic Instructions for Navigator 3) Instructions for Each Mode 1. MP3 Player Mode (Playing Music Files) 2. FM Radio Mode (Listening to FM Radio) 3. Voice Recorder Mode (Voice Recording with Embedded Mic) 4. Line-in Recorder Mode (Recording through Stereo Cable) 5. Using Buttons(Summary Table for Simple Button Usage for Each Mode) - Navigator Mode - MP3 Player Mode - FM Radio Mode - Voice Recorder/Line-in Recorder Mode 6 8 17 21 iAUDIO F1 T e of Contents abl 31 5 4) Detailed Features of Each Menu 1. JetEffect 2. Play Mode 3. Display 4. Timer 5. General 6. Recorder 7. FM Radio 8. Information 5) Additional Information 1. Installing Device Driver 2. Upgrading Firmware 3. Support for Programs on the CD Troubleshooting 40 49 iAUDIO F1 6 Precautions for Product Use Take special care not to cut your hands when handling product package, User Guide and accessories. Do not use the product for purposes other than those specified in this User Guide. Do not let the product get wet or keep it in a damp place for a long time. It will be considered as a failure by submersion and will not be serviced free of charge. Furthermore, it may permanently damage the product, so the product may become un-repairible. Pay attention to the directions when connecting a USB cable to your PC or the product. When the USB cable is connected in the wrong direction, the PC or the product may be damaged. Avoid excessive bending of the USB cable or using it under heavy pressure. If you disassemble or modify the product, the warranty will be void and it may be excluded from our services. When you smell the product burning or it becomes overheated, press the Reset button and contact our Customer Support Team or Service Center. Always backup important data. The manufacturer is not responsible for any data loss, and the integrity of the data stored in the device under service cannot be guaranteed. iAUDIO F1 Precautions for Product Use 7 Malfunctions may occur when you handle the device with wet hands. When you listen to the device at a high volume for an extended period, you may experience hearing problems. Take care not to use the product in a place where there is severe static electricity because this may cause malfunctions. Always backup important files. All data stored on the device may be deleted when it is serviced. Our service centers do not backup the files stored on the device. Please note that Cowon Systems is not responsible for data loss of any product returned for warranty service. Be sure to disconnect the power cables of your PC and AC power adapter when there is thunder and lightning because there is a danger of lightning strikes and subsequent fire. Always use the USB cable provided by Cowon Systems. iAUDIO F1 8 Before Getting Started 1. What is iAUDIO F1? A unique brand of multimedia player produced by Cowon Systems, iAUDIO F1 is an ultra-compact portable digital audio device that supports playing of multimedia files including MP3, listening to/recording of FM radio, and recording through an embedded mic or line-in terminal. Portable, Stylish and Ultra-compact Design iAUDIO F1 is easy to carry with its compact size of 75.5mm X 35.5mm X 18.3mm and design inspired by F1 racing machines. Up to 22 Hours of Continuous Playback with Internal Battery iAUDIO F1 allows up to 22 hours of continuous playback after fully charging, thanks to its excellent power-saving circuit. (Based on Cowon's test environment.) Powerful 36mW Sound (with 16 Ohm earphones) More than enough power with 18mw + 18mW output lets you can enjoy richer, delicate sound. Voice Recording With the built-in high-fidelity microphone, iAUDIO allows you to record voice at the level of dedicated voice recorders. You can record important meetings or lectures using this feature, which can be saved in your PC for repeated listening at any time. Direct Encoding (Line-in Recording) iAUDIO provides a direct encoding feature by which you can record one-on-one with an external audio device. This means that you can connect the iAUDIO 3.5 mm Line-in terminal with the output terminals of external audio devices with a bi-directional stereo cable. Using this feature, you can receive direct input from audio devices such as a walkman, MD (mini disk), old LP phonograph or TV, and record them with iAUDIO in various formats of digital files. Listen to FM Radio and Record It at the Same Time You can listen to FM radio and record it on iAUDIO at the same time (scheduled recording is also possible), which is very useful for studying language. Also, the Preset feature allows you to assign channel numbers for your preferred radio stations. Chic UI on Wide Organic EL Display With the chic UI on a 128 X 64 organic EL display, you can easily check the overall operation status of the device at a glance. In addition, for multi-language support and more aesthetic display, iAUDIO has embedded fonts that can display more than 40,000 characters for multi-languages. iAUDIO F1 Before Getting Started Most Powerful Sound Effects Recognized the World Over iAUDIO offers uniquely powerful, yet delicate sound recognized throughout the whole world. The following sound effects are provided: BBE: Produces much clearer music. Mach3Bass: A base booster that accentuates super-low frequencies. MP Enhance: Compensates for lost sound parts. 3D Surround: Produces 3D sound effects. Simple and Easy Firmware Upgrades You can easily upgrade your iAUDIO F1 with the firmware download feature. We continuously provide firmware upgrades so that you can always keep up with the latest features. Powerful Language Learning Features iAUDIO F1 supports various convenient features for language learning such as section repeat, search, bookmark, and playback speed adjustment. Convenient Built-in Clock iAUDIO F1 offers maximum convenience with a built-in clock that doubles as a watch, alarm and has timer recording for FM radio broadcasts. Removable Disk iAUDIO is automatically recognized as a removable disk when you connect it to your PC via the USB cable. You no longer need a separate USB drive with small storage. MP3 Conversion (Encoding) Software Included The dedicated file transfer software included in the iAUDIO package, JetShell, allows you to convert an audio CD to MP3 files and send them to iAUDIO easily and quickly. Now you can enjoy your CDs with iAUDIO. JetAudio Also included in the package is JetAudio, the most popular integrated multimedia player software in the world. 9 iAUDIO F1 10 Before Getting Started 2. Package Contents Simple USB connector Quick Guide and Installation CD (JetShell, JetAudio, Online User Guide) Necklace-type Earphones iAUDIO (Main body of MP3 player) - This product can be recharged through the USB connector or cable. USB Cable, Line-in Recording Cable Power Adapter (Optional) iAUDIO F1 Before Getting Started 3. Features and Specifications 11 Playback of MP3, MP2, OGG, WMA, ASF and WAV (up to 48khz, Stereo) files, Listening to/Recording FM Radio, Voice Recording, Line-in Recording, Removable Disk Built-in Flash Memory (256MB/512MB/1GB) USB 2.0 Interface 128 x 64 Full-graphic Organic EL Display Long Playback Time: Up to 22 hours of playback time (based on Cowon's test environment) Multi-language support (embedded fonts that can display up to 40,000 characters of international languages) Enhanced Integrated Navigator Play/Pause/Intro, Stop/Power Off, Record Next Track/Previous Track, Fast Forward/Fast Rewind, SectionRepeat, Play Speed Adjustment Resume, Fade-In and AutoPlay features Adjustable Scan Speed and Skip Speed Volume (Digital 40 levels) Various EQ and Sound Effects (JetEffect) - Customizable 5-band EQ - Normal, Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classic, Vocal, User - BBE, Mach3Bass, MP Enhance, 3D Surround Clock, Alarm, Timer Recording, Sleep Function, Power-saving Shut Down 9-way Multi Button, Hold Switch LCD Auto Off time adjustment, Contrast adjustment Easy Firmware Download and Upgrade, Logo Download Support for ID3V2, ID3V1 and FileName Device Information Display (Firmware version, Memory usage) Software - JetShell (File transfer, MP3/WAVE/AUDIO CD PLAY, MP3 Encoding) - JetAudio (Integrated multimedia player software) iAUDIO F1 12 Before Getting Started MP3: MPEG 1/2/2.5 Layer 3, up to 320kbps and 48khz, mono/stereo and VBR Playback Format supportedWMA7: ~ 192kbps, ~ 48khz mono/stereoWMA9: CBR ~ 320kbps, VBR ~ Average 256kbps* mono/stereoOGG: ~q10, ~44.1khz, mono/stereoWAV: ~48khz, 16bit, mono/stereo Memory PC Interface File Transfer Speed Power Supply Charging Time Buttons Display SNR Output Frequency Range Size Weight Built-in rechargeable lithium-polymer battery (up to 22 hours of playback time, based on Cowon's test environment) Normal charging (2 hours), Slow charging (6 and a half hours) 9-way multi button (Play, REC, Menu, Navi, Popup, FF, REW, VOL +, VOL -) 128 x 64 Full-graphic Organic EL Display 95 dB 16 Ohm Earphone: 18mW + 18mW 20Hz ~ 20KHz 75.5 x 35.2 x 18.3 mm (Height x Width x Thickness, excluding protruded parts) 40 g (Including the rechargeable lithium-polymer battery) 256MB/512MB/1GB USB 2.0 Up to 20Mbps (Upload: 25Mbps) * WMA9 Professional, Lossless and Voice Codecs are not supported. iAUDIO F1 Before Getting Started 4. Description of Each Part 13 Reset Power Left T op Right Bottom LCD Display (REW) Previous Track, Fast Rewind PLAY/STOP Power on/off + (VOL +) Increases volume, moves cursor up, increases setup value REC/A B button HOLD switch MENU Opens MENU - (VOL -) Decreases volume, moves cursor down, decreases setup value POPUP Displays Popup window Lever (Navigation) (FF) Opens Navigation Next Track, Fast Forward Back * Using 9-way Multi Button PLAY REC/A B Line in/USB Terminal Earphone Jack MIC MENU POPUP iAUDIO F1 14 Before Getting Started 5. LCD Display Track information Left/Right output graphics Progress bar Current Track /Total Tracks JetEffect (BBE, M3B, 3D, MP) 5 Band EQ BIT RATE Section Playing Repeat Boundary Battery Level Hold Mode The battery level icon indicates the time remaining for battery use. The number of bars decreases as more battery is used. For some batteries, the number of bars in the battery icon may change irregularly while the stored power capacity is being sensed, but this is normal. The icon will begin blinking when the battery is used up, and iAUDIO automatically powers off about 30 minutes after this. iAUDIO F1 Before Getting Started 6. Charing iAUDIO using the AC Adapter To charge the battery of iAUDIO F1 using the AC adapter, 15 1. Connect the AC adapter to an outlet and the Line-in terminal of iAUDIO. 2. Upon connection, iAUDIO will be automatically powered on and battery charging begins 3. When charging is completed, the following figure appears on LCD. - Neve ...