USER’S GUIDE ver. 1.
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A COWON PRODUCT. We do our utmost to deliver DIGITAL PRIDE to our customers. This manual contains information on how to use the product and the precautions to take during use. If you familiarize yourself with this manual, you will have a more enjoyable digital experience. Product specification may change without notice. Images contained in this manual may differ from the actual product.
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CONTENTS Before you start! 5 Using the Product Precautions Playback Screen Package Components Music Selection Names of Parts and Functions Playback Settings Buttons Detailed Settings Basic Use 10 Additional Power Connection and Charging 15 21 Product Specification Connecting and Disconnecting the PC Inserting and Removing the microSD Card Troubleshooting Using Headphone Mode Connecting to Balanced audio Port Firmware Upgrade 4 23
Before You Start! Precautions As these precautions are provided for the correct use of the product as well as user safety, be sure to familiarize yourself with them. The company will not be held responsible for any accident that may occur due to the failure to heed these precautions. The following information applies commonly to all products manufactured and produced by our company. + Do not use this product for other purposes than those described in this manual.
Before You Start! Precautions +B e sure to disconnect the power supply to the PC and USB power adaptor during lightning or thunder storm, to prevent danger to the user or the risk of fire hazards. + Using the player in places with high occurrences of static electricity may cause malfunctions. + In case of using this device primarily for a storage device, it is recommended to back up all data before use. our company is not responsible for any data loss due to hardware failure.
Before You Start! Package Contents Quick Guide PLENUE S Leather Case Micro USB Cable * Actual package contents may differ from the above images.
Before You Start! Names of Parts and Functions LED Power Button Volume Up(+) Volume Down(−) Earphone Jack / Optical Output Play / Pause REW / Previous Track Balanced Audio Port FF / Next Track Micro USB Port Touch Display Balanced Line-out Port (for expansion unit) Multi-Button microSD Card Slot 8
Before You Start! Buttons 01 04 Previous Track / Next Track Power On / Off Press briefly to select the previous or next track. Press and hold the button to turn on the product. While turned on, press and hold the button to turn off the product. Display On / Off Press the Rewind / Fast Forward Press and hold to rewind or fast forward. 1), 2) button briefly to turn on/off the screen.
Basic Use Power Connection and Charging PC 1. Micro USB cable connects the PC and Micro USB port. 2. The LED indicates the status of the battery charge. (Red : Charging, Green : Charging Complete) -P LENUE S can also be charged with an authentic Micro USB DC adapter for smart phones. If 5V/2A or higher Micro USB DC adapters are used, charging will be finished in approximately 3 hours. The charging time may vary if the product is in use while charging.
Basic Use Connecting and Disconnecting from the PC 1. Use the Micro USB cable to connect PLENUE S to your PC. 2. The connection image appears on the PLENUE S screen. -T he maximum number of files and folders that can be recognized by the product: 70,000 / 70,000 (microSD) 3. A lso make sure to check My Computer or Windows Explorer to see if PLENUE S is properly connected to the PC. -D isconnect the product after performing ‘Safely remove hardware’ function. 4.
Basic Use Inserting and Removing the microSD Card Using Headphone Mode PLENUE S provides ‘Headphone mode’ to increase output for use with high impedance headphones. 1. T urn Headphone Mode on and off in ‘Settings ► Music ► Headphone mode’. 2. T he icon in the upper right corner changes based on Headphone mode. *W hen Headphone mode is turned on, the output will increase, so please use caution. 1. P roperly place the microSD Card in the microSD card slot as shown in the picture.
Basic Use Connecting to Balanced audio Port 01. Balanced Audio Port (3.5mm) PLENUE S has a high-quality balanced line-out port that outputs + and - audio signals. L+ R+ L− R− 1. C onnect balanced cable-supporting headphones (or a in-ear headphones) to the balanced line-out port (3.5mm). 2. The icon on the upper-right corner changes once you connect the balanced cable.( ) * Balanced and unbalanced output cannot be generated at the same time. Pin Arrangement of Balanced Audio Port 02.
Basic Use Firmware Upgrade The firmware uses built-in programs in the hardware and upgrades to improve product capabilities and fix bugs in the software. PLENUE S may use the firmware to adjust product performance or methods of use without prior notice, and minor malfunctions in the firmware may occur. How to upgrade the firmware 1. Download the latest firmware from the SUPPORT section of the website (http://www.COWON.com). 2. Use the Micro USB Cable to connect PLENUE S to the PC. 3.
Using the Product Playback Screen Play / Pause the track. Press briefly to go to the previous track. Press and hold to rewind. Press briefly to go to the next track. Press and hold to fast forward. Drag the bar to the desired point in the track. Navigate to the Music Selection Screen. Adjust the playback settings. If this icon is displayed, click on the album artwork to see the lyrics in the album information screen. Enable looping. Enable shuffling. Choose to play a track, all tracks, or a folder.
Using the Product Music Selection Select a folder, artist, or album to view the corresponding track list. View track lists by folder. View track lists added to Favorites. View all tracks saved in the product. View track lists by artist. View track lists by album. View track lists by genre. View track lists by CUE/SACD. View track lists by new files. * In the Track List Screen, press and hold 16 to navigate to the Initial Track List Screen.
Using the Product Playback Settings Navigate to Detailed Settings. Add the current track to Favorites. Select the preset for JetEffect 7. Replay a section of the track. Activate auto rotation. Show time elapsed or time remaining. 1) Set the skip interval in various units. (Extended function of ‘previous track/next track’) Set the Rewind/Fast Forward speed. Remember the last played track and resume playback when the power is turned on. Skip the silent part of the beginning and the ending for a track.
Using the Product Detailed Settings JetEffect 7 Settings 1. In Detailed Settings, select JetEffect 7 . 2. Select User 1 / User 2 / User 3 / User 4 and set the user presets. * Press the 4. B BE+ : Select and apply BBE sound effect. 3. EQ : Change the tone by adjusting the level of each frequency. 5. S E : Select and apply Chorus and Reverb effects. button to set the EQ and EQ filter values for all 10 bands. Touch the desired value to quickly change the settings.
Using the Product Detailed Settings JetEffect 7 Settings Select from 50 presets for JetEffect 7.
Using the Product Detailed Settings Music Timer Skip interval : Set the skip interval in various units. (Extended function of ‘previous track/next track’) Choose an interval of Track/2/3/4/5/10/20/30 seconds. Sleep timer : The product turns off after the set amount of time. Seek interval : Set the search speed for Fast Forward/Rewind. Choose an interval of 3/5/10/20/30 seconds for the search speed. Auto display off : If there is no activity for a set amount of time, the screen automatically turns off.
Additional Product Specification Model Name PLENUE S Product Capacity Built-in Memory 1) : 128GB / External Memory : microSD SDXC Display 3.7” AMOLED Touch Display (480x800) Dimensions & Weight 64.5mm(W) x 118.9mm(H) x 17.4mm(D) / 204g Case High Strength Full Metal Unibody Buttons POWER, PLAY/PAUSE, VOL+, VOL-, FF, REW / Multi-Button CPU ARM Cortex A9 1.
Additional Product Specification Audio Characteristics Battery & Power Burr-Brown PCM1792A SNR 120dB Unbalance / 120dB Balance THD+N 0.0005% Unbalance / 0.0005% Balance (24bit, 48kHz) Stereo Crosstalk -137dB Unbalance / -139dB Balance Output 3Vrms Unbalance / 3Vrms Balance Output Impedance 1Ω Unbalance / 2Ω Balance Volume 140 levels Clock Precision Clock Dual TCXO (Phase Jitter 1.0ps) Battery Built-in rechargeable lithium polymer battery 4,400mAh / 3.7V Playback Time Approximately 8.
Troubleshooting + I am still confused even after reading the manual. + Computer cannot recognize the player when connected. COWON website(www.COWON.com) provides support for users of COWON products with FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions). Users are strongly encouraged to check out the website for further information regarding product usages and firmware upgrades. For individual inquiries, please contact us on-line as we will try to help you as best as we can.
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