User's Guide 2 Copyright and Trademarks Copyright and Trademarks · iAUDIO is a registered trademark of Cowon Systems, Inc. · Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. · MMX and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. · IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. · BBE is produced by the license of BBE Sound, Inc. · BBE Sound, Inc. has the license rights for BBE under USP4638258, 5510752 and 5736897. · BBE and the BBE symbol are the registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. · All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. · Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder. · The music files created by the software provided with the player is limited to private use only. Use of the files beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders. · The music files recorded by the player is limited to private use only. Use of the files beyond this limite requires permission of the copyright holders. All rights reserved by JetAudio, Inc. 2004 iAUDIO M3 Notice for Users Notice for Users · The software provided with this player cannot be used with equipment other than that which is so designated. · Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, the specifications of the player or the software provided with the player may be changed without notice. · Operations of this player with software other than that provided is not covered by the warranty. · In order to receive specialized iAUDIO services, please register this product at http://www.iAUDIO.com. Various benefits are only provided for members who have completed a customer registration. · The examples, drawings and pictures shown in this User Guide may be changed without notice to improve product quality. 3 iAUDIO M3 4 Warranty Limited Warranty JetAudio, Inc., is commited to providing you the flawless products by using the best materials and the workmanship available. Our warranty period is one year from the date of purchase. If these products prove defective during this warranty period, call Customer Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. When returning a product, mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on the outside of the package and include your original proof of purchase. All customers located outside of the United States of America shall be responsible for shipping and handling charges. IN NO EVENT SHALL COWON's LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCTS FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. COWON DOES NOT OFFER REFUNDS FOR ANY PRODUCT. JetAudio makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software, and specificallydisclaims its quality, performance, merchantabiliy, or fitness for any particular purpose. JetAudio reservers the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity. iAUDIO M3 FCC Statement FCC Statement These products have been tested and comply with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: * Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna * Increase the separation between the equipment or device * Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's * Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance 5 iAUDIO M3 6 Precautions Never use the product for purposes other than those stated in this User Guide. Use caution when opening the product to avoid cuts. Do not leave the product in an extremely hot or humid place. The warranty will be voided if this happens. Do not attempt to service the product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. The warranty will be voided if this happens. Pay attention to the USB cable direction when connecting the product to PC. The PC or the product may be damaged if you connect the USB cable in the wrong direction. Never use damaged or worn USB cable. If the product emits an unusual odor or excessive heat, or you notice anything else that seems unusual, do not use the product and contact our Service Center. Do not use the product near water. Do not touch this product with wet hands. Avoid using the player at high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play. Note that malfunctions may occur if you use the product in places where static electricity occurs frequently. Be sure to back up your data files. The files on the player may be deleted while using the product. We are not responsible for any damaged or lost files that are not saved on your PC. Service Center does not back up your data while servicing. iAUDIO M3 Precautions 7 Use only the AC Power adapter and USB cable supplied by COWON SYSTEMS with this product. Only use the USB port on the main board or the USB HOST card when connecting to a PC. Using external USB hub may cause malfunctions. When removing iAUDIO while it is connected to a PC by USB cable, be sure to use the `Safely Remove Hardware' or `Unplug or Eject Hardware' features of Windows. Always use a soft and dry cotton cloth when cleaning the product. (Use of water/detergent/ benzene/surfactants as cleaning agents is strictly prohibited. The warranty will be voided if this happens) Be sure to disconnect the power supply to the PC and AC adapter during lightning or thunderstorms, so as to prevent danger to the user or eliminate the risk of fire. Do not put the product near a magnet or magnetic field. It may cause malfunctions. Do not connect the linein/out jacks and the USB port simultaneously to a PC. The power of the product may be turned off. Connect only the required jacks or ports. Do not drop or subject the product to any hard impact. This may result in malfunctions and/or unit failure. The warranty will be voided if this happens. iAUDIO M3 8 Table of Contents 1. iAUDIO What you can do with iAUDIO? Package Components Features and Specifications Names of Parts Charging iAUDIO / Connecting USB Cable LCD Display / LED Lights Basic Operations Advanced Operations Terminology Troubleshooting Using Buttons Menu Table 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 27 33 34 35 37 2. JetShell Connecting iAUDIO What is JetShell? and Installing JetShell Introducing JetShell Downloading Music Files to iAUDIO Deleting Files in iAUDIO Formatting iAUDIO Converting Audio CD to MP3 Files and Downloading Converting Files Other Features 38 40 41 44 45 45 46 48 50 iAUDIO M3 Table of Contents 9 Installing and Using JetAudio 52 Upgrading Firmware 53 iAUDIO M3 10 What you can do with iAUDIO What you can do with iAUDIO iAUDIO is a portable digital music player produced by Cowon Systems, Inc. You can easily transfer digital music files from your computer to iAUDIO, and carry it anywhere to enjoy. It also supports FM radio listening/recording, as well as voice recording and direct encoding through the built-in microphone and Line-In input jack. Carry your all music files in your pocket You can carry upto 5,000 songs with this super-slim iAUDIO. At just over half an inch, iAUDIO fits comfortably in the palm of your hand and slips easily into your pocket. With iAUDIO's huge hard drive, you can store any files you want - up to two weeks of music or thousand of digital photos. Enjoy 14 hours of playback with embedded lithium-ion battery iAUDIO's ultra power-saving circuit enables upto 14 hours of continuous playback with fully charged lithium-ion battery. (Based on our company's test environment) Record your voice memo anywhere anytime Built-in microphone provides high-quality voice recording, perfect for capturing ideas, dictating memos and saving reminders anytime, anywhere. You can also save them to your PC for playback later on, and send the message as an e-mail. Create MP3 files from analog sources (Direct Encoding) Create MP3 files directly from your analog audio sources such as tape player, CD player or TV. Simply connect the iAUDIO's Line-In jack to the output jack of other audio device with a included stereo cable, then start direct encoding. You can transfer the MP3 files to your PC for playback later on. Listen to FM stereo radio and Record it at the same time Listen to FM radio and record it by pressing a button, instantly. Play them back on iAUDIO, or save to your computer for playback or e-mail. You can preset up to 20 radio stations. Customize your iAUDIO with wide graphic LCD Remote Controller The wide LCD with 128 x 96 dots of remote controller displays six lines of information and supports most international characters including Korean, Japanese, and Chinese using the embedded fonts. You can easily check the overall operations of the product at a glance. Design your logo or download logos from our web site, and download it to iAUDIO to customize the start-up image. Enjoy the powerful sound effects iAUDIO delivers the highest-quality sound powered by 5-bands EQ, and the following effects: · BBE: Improves brilliance and clarity of music · Mach3Bass: Provides deeper and tighter bass · MP Enhanced: Adds warmth and clarity from compressed music files · 3D Surround: Creates an authentic and exciting 3D sound effect Upgrade iAUDIO by downloading latest firmware You can enjoy the up-to-date features of iAUDIO by downloading latest version of firmware. Please visit our website to check if a new version of firmware is available. Store any data Simply attach iAUDIO to any PC, and share your documents, photos and any other data files between PCs anywhere. Any separate USB driver is not required because iAUDIO works as USB portable hard disk. Convert and Transfer MP3 files JetShell, the most easy-to-use and powerful file transfer software comes with iAUDIO, allows you to easily and rapidly convert and save music from a CD to MP3 files. Now you can conveniently store your audio CD music in iAUDIO and listen to them. iAUDIO M3 Package Components Package Components 11 LCD Remote Controller Earphones iAUDIO (Player Main Body) Installation CD (JetShell and JetAudio) User's Guide Carrying Case Extension Connector USB 2.0 cable / Line-in recording cable AC Power Adapter Cradle (Option) iAUDIO M3 12 Features and Specifications Features MP3, MP2, WMA *, and WAV ** Playback, Voice Recording. FM Tuner and FM Radio Recording, Direct MP3 Encoding, USB Portable Hard Drive. Built-in HDD (20GB ***) 6-Lines, 4-Gray Graphic LCD Remote Controller (Indigo Blue Backlight) USB 2.0 Interface Up to 14 hours of playback (Based on our company's test) (The playing time may be shortened according to settings) Multi-language Support Enhanced Navigation Play/Pause/Stop, Record/Pause during Recording Next Track/Previous Track, Fast Forward/Rewind Section Repeat Resume, Fade In, Auto Play Adjustable Seeking Speed Volume (40 levels) Various EQ and Sound Effects ·Adjustable 5-bands EQ · Normal, Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classic, Vocal, User modes · BBE, Mach3 Bass, MP Enhance, 3D Surround Hold switch Adjustable Backlight ON Timing, Scroll Speed, Scroll Direction Auto Off, Sleep Timer Firmware Download & Logo Image Download ID3V2, ID3V1, Filename Support Device Information (Firmware version, HDD Total Capacity/Usage, Total Number of Folders, Total Number of Files) Mac OS 10.x Support (Only Data Transfer Supported) Software · JetShell (File Transfer, MP3/WMA/WAV/Audio CD Playback, MP3 Encoding) · JetAudio (Integrated multimedia player) Specifications Playback Format Recording Format FM Tuner Hard disk PC Interface Battery Power Supply Charging Time Buttons Switch Display SNR Output Frequency Output Size Weight MPEG 1/2/2.5 Layer 3, WMA *, OGG, WAV ** MP3, 64Kbps - 320Kbps 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz 20GB *** U ...