User's Guide Ver. 2.0(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 commercial purposes. · The copyright for this manual belongs exclusively to Cowon Systems, and it is strictly prohibited to distribute this manual in whole or in part without prior written premission. · The copyrights for JetShell and JetAudio belong to Cowon Systems, and it is strictly prohibited to distribute them without prior written permission by Cowon Systems or to use them commercially. · The MP3 files created using the MP3 conversion feature of JetShell or JetAudio must be used for personal purpose only. It is against the copyright laws to use them for commercial purposes or services. · Cowon Systems abides by the regulations on phonograph records, videos, and games. It is the responsibility of user to comply with the all other related codified laws. · We recommend that you to go to http://www.iAUDIO.com and register as an official customer as soon as you purchase this product. You then will be eligible to receive special benefits only available to official customers who have completed the customer registration form. · If those users who did not complete the official customer registration form. Certain issues will be considered the responsibility of the user and may not be covered in the same way as those users who have completed the registration. · The examples, texts, drawings, and pictures contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notice according to improvements of the product. · The product's feature and specification included in this User Guide are subject to change without prior notification Information on BBE · iAUDIO is produced under license from BBE Sound, Inc. · BBE Sound, Inc. retains licensing rights pursuant to USP4638258, 5510752, and 5736897. · BBE and the BBE symbols are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. All rights reserved by COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. 2005 iAUDIO M5 T e of Contents abl Precautions 1) Before Using This Product 1. What is iAUDIO M5? 2. Package Contents 3. Features and Specifications 4. Part Names 5. LCD Display Window 6. Connecting to a Power Source and Charging 7. Connecting to a PC 8. Copying Files and Disconnecting From a PC 1. Simple Operations 2. Basic Operations for Switching Modes 3. Basic Operations for Using the Menu 4. Basic Operations for Using Navigator 3 4 6 2) Basic Operations 13 3) Instructions for Different Modes 1. Digital Music Mode (Multi-Media files and TextViewer operations) i. Multi-Media File Playback ii. TextViewer Operation iii. Section Repeat Setup iv. Dynamic Play-List (Referred to hereafter as DPL) Setup v. Bookmark Setup vi. Playlist (M3U Playlist) Setup 2. Voice Rec Mode (Voice recording with a built-in microphone) 3. Line-In Rec Mode (Recording with a stereo cable) 4. File Manager Mode 5. How To Use the Buttons (Summary of simple button operations in each mode) i. Navigator Mode ii. Digital Music Mode iii. Voice Record/Line-In Record Mode 1. Index of Menus 2. Menu 3. JefEffect 4. PlayMode 5. Display (Screen) 6. Timer 7. General 8. Recording 9. Information 16 4) Detailed Description of Features by Menu 29 5) Additional Information 1. Installing a Device Driver 2. Upgrading Firmware 3. Support Information for the Programs on the CD 38 Troubleshooting Customer Support and A/S 41 42 iAUDIO M5 4 Precautions for Using iAUDIO Do not use iAUDIO for purposes other than specified here in the User's Guide. Be careful not to cut your hands when unpacking the box, User's Guide, or accessories. Do not let the unit get wet or leave it in a damp place for prolonged periods. If the product is damaged from moisture as described above, product failure is then classified as failure by submersion, and no longer covered by warranty. Moreover, it may not be even be possible to repair the unit with charged for service, and you may no longer be able to use the product. There are no user serviceable parts in the unit, and any attempt to open, disassemble or reconstruct the product will void any warranty, disqualify it for free service, and the unit may be permanently disqualified from any after service. Pay attention to the directions when connecting the USB cable to your iAUDIO or a PC. Connecting the unit or PC incorrectly with the USB cable may damage them. Do not bend the USB cable excessively or leave it pressed by heavy objects. Contact our reseller representative in your country if you notice that the device over-heats. Touching iAUDIO with wet hands may damage the unit and cause malfunctions. Handle the power plug only with dry hands. (Otherwise an electric shock may occur.) Listening to iAUDIO at high volumes for extended periods may harm your hearing. Using iAUDIO in places with high occurrences of static electricity may cause malfunctions. Always backup important files. All data stored in iAUDIO may become deleted when being serviced. Our after-service center does not backup files in iAUDIO units. Please note that Cowon Systems is not responsible for any data loss from products entrusted to us for service. iAUDIO M5 Precautions for Using iAUDIO Use only the AC power adaptor and USB cable provided by Cowon Systems Inc.. 5 When connecting to a PC, use only a USB port on the main board or a USB Host card. Using an external USB hub does not guarantee proper operation. (e.g. USB port on a keyboard, or an external USB hub) To remove iAUDIO when it is connected to a cradle or a subpack via USB cable, the "Safely remove hardware" or "Separate or take out hardware" Windows features must be used. If there is thunder or lightning, unplug the PC power cables and the AC power adaptor from the power outlet for there may be lightning strikes which cause a fire hazard. Use only a soft, dry cotton flannel cloth to clean the product. (Never use water/ soap/benzene/detergent.) Keep the product away from magnets and direct magnetic fields, as they can cause product failure. Do not connect to both the separately-sold subpack's (or cradle's) USB port and the device's USB port because it can cause a malfunction. Do not drop or strike the product. It may be the direct cause of failure, and you may not receive free A/S. The product is a portable storage medium. You must backup important data. The manufacturer is not liable for any data loss. iAUDIO M5 6 Before Using This Product What is iAUDIO M5? It is the brand name for Cowon System, Inc.'s manufactured multimedia player. iAUDIO is a micro portable digital audio device that can play many multimedia sound files including MP3; record through a built in microphone and support text viewer. Portable, Stylish, Slim Design iAUDIO M5, with its super-compact slim design is not only convenient to carry, but also stylish with a high-quality aluminum external finish on most of the unit. Portable HDD type MP3 Player with a Super Huge Storage Capacity With the super huge storage capacity, this 20GB product can store approximately 5,000 songs (MP3 files -- 4 MB each). iAUDIO M5 is capable of recognizing up to 2,000 folders and 10,000 files. Built-in Lithium Battery for Maximum Play Time A super power saving circuit is used to provide a long playback time. A continuous playback of up to 14 hours is possible after a full charge. (based on the company's test environment) Strong Music Format Support It supports MP3, OGG, WMA, WAV files, as well as FLAC (a lossless compressed codec). The first player in Korea to support this format, and only the second in the world! Convenient Text and Image Viewer You can view both text and image files on iAUDIO M5. You can view text files while listening to music. File Manager Function iAUDIO M5's File Manager makes it easy to manage (delete & copy) files in M5. High-Quality Voice Recording With the built-in, high-fidelity microphone, iAUDIO can record voice at the level of dedicated voice recorders. You can record important meetings or lectures using this feature. Direct Encoding (Line-in) *accessory kit (subpack, cradle) must be purchased separately. iAUDIO provides direct encoding by which you can record output from an external audio device at a 1:1 ratio. This means that you can connect the recording terminal and the output terminal of an external audio device with a bi-directional stereo cable for recording. Using this feature, you can receive the direct input from audio devices such as a walkman, MD (mini disk), old LP phonograph, or TV, and record them with iAUDIO. Wide and Clean LCD With the 160 x 128 dot and 4Gray LCD, you can easily check the player's overall operation status with one glance. Most Powerful Sound Fields in the World iAUDIO produces uniquely powerful and delicate sound. You can enjoy every sound effect listed below: BBE: Sound effect that makes music more vivid. Mach3Bass: Base booster that reinforces super low frequencies. MP Enhance: Sound effect that compensates for lost parts of sound. 3D Surround: Three-dimensional sound that gives the sound a wide sense of space. Simple and Easy Firmware Upgrading You can use the firmware upgrade feature to improve product performance. We support users' requests and suggestions by continuously providing firmware on a non-periodic basis. Portable 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 any more. MP3 Encoding Software JetShell, the file transfer software included in the iAUDIO package, allows you to convert music to MP3 files easily and rapidly. Now you convert and upload your favorite music from Audio CDs to iAUDIO. JetAudio Also included in the package is JetAudio, the most popular integrated multimedia player software in the world. iAUDIO M5 Components in the Package Components in the Package 7 LCD Remote Control(Optional) Bundled Earphones iAUDIO (MP3 Player Main Body) Install CD (JetShell, JetAudio) Quick Guide AC Adapter Subpack(Optional) USB 2.0 Cable Line-in Recording Cable(Optional) Cradle(Optional) iAUDIO M5 8 Features & Specifications Features MP3, OGG, WMA, ASF, FLAC, WAV, Voice Recording, Line-In Recording TXT(Text)File Viewer Built-In HDD(20GB/30GB), File Manager, File Copy/Delete USB 2.0 Interface 4Gray LCD, 160x128 dot resolution Long Playback Time : Maximum 14 hour playback (35 hours for iAUDIO M5L) (Based on the company test standards, the playback time may be reduced when using the LCD.) Multi language support Enhanced Integrated Navigator Play/Pause, Recording/Pause While Recording Next Song/Previous Song, Fast Forward/Rewind, Section Repeat Resume, Fade-In, AutoPlay Features Search Speed, Skip Speed Setup Volume (Digital 40 Levels) Various EQ and Sound Field Effects -User-Adjustable 5-Band EQ -Normal, Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classic, Vocal, User -Supports BBE, Mach3Bass, MP Enhance, and 3D Surround. Clock, Alarm, Sleep Function, Power Saving Shutdown Power, Hold Combined Switch LCD Auto Off Time Adjustment, Contrast Adjustments Easy Firmware Upgrade Supports ID3V2, ID3V1, FileName Device Information Verification (Firmware version, HDD capacity, HDD volume, total folder number, total file number) Supports MAC OS (Only data transfer is supported) Supports Linux v 2.2 or higher (Only data transfer is supported) Software -JetShell (File transfer, MP3/WMA/WAV/AUDIO CD PLAY, MP3 ENCODING) -JetAudio (Integrated multimedia player software, music/conversion feature) Specifications Supported Files MP3 : MPEG 1/2/2.5 Layer 3, ~320kbps, ~48khz, mono/stereo WMA(ASF) : ~256kbps, ~48khz, mono/stereo OGG : ~q10, ~44.1khz, mono/stereo FLAC : compression level 0/1/2, ~44.1khz, mono/stereo WAV : ~48khz, 16bit, mono/stereo Hard Disc Hard disc (20GB/30GB) PC Interface USB 2.0 (Max. 480M bps) Battery Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery(Max. 14 Hours Continuous Playback) Power AC adapter DC 5.0V, 2A Charge Time Approximately 3 hours when using the AC power adaptor (6 hours for iAUDIO M5L) Buttons Main unit: 5-way Jog(NAVI/MENU, VOL+, VOL-, REW, FF), PLAY, REC, POWER & HOLD switch Remote Control: PLAY/PAUSE, FF, REW, MENU, VOL+, VOL-, MODE, REC Display 160 x 128 dot, 4Gray LCD SNR 95dB Frequency Range 20Hz~20KHz Output 16 Ohm Earphone: 20mW + 20mW Size iAUDIO M5 : 4.08 X 2.39 X 0.56 inches (103.7 X 60.8 X 14.3 mm) excluding the LCD iAUDIO M5L : 4.08 X 2.39 X 0.72 inches (103.7 X 60.8 X 18.3 mm) excluding the LCD Weight iAUDIO M5 : 5.11 oz (145g) iAUDIO M5L : 6.35 oz (180g) including the built-in battery iAUDIO M5 Names of Parts Names of Parts Charging Indicator 9 Top Earphone Jack Display Left Front Right Power / Hold Switch REC /A B Button PLAY Button +(VOL+) USB Volumeincrease,movecursor up,increasesetupvalue Lever(MENU/Navigation) Enter Menu/Navigation (REW) Previoussong,rewind MIC (FF) Nextsong,Fastforward -(VOL-) Volumedecrease,movecursor down,d ...