Cowon IAUDIOX5V - V1.0 User manual

User’s Guide
Ver. 1.0(E)

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General
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iAUDIO is a registered trademark of Cowon Systems.
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This product is for home use only and cannot be used for commercial purposes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The examples, texts, drawings, and pictures contained in this manual are subject to change without prior
notice according to improvements of the product.
Information on BBE
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iAUDIO is produced under license from BBE Sound, Inc.
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BBE Sound, Inc. retains licensing rights pursuant to USP4638258, 5510752, and 5736897.
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BBE and the BBE symbols are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
All rights reserved by COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. 2005

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Precautions
1) Before Using This Product
1. What is iAUDIO X5V?
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. Saving Files and Disconnecting From a PC
2) Basic Operations
1. Simple Operations
2. Basic Operations for Switching Modes
3. Basic Operations for Using the Menu
4. Basic Operations for Using Navigator
3) Instructions for Different Modes
1. Digital AV 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. Picture Mode (Image viewing)
5. USB Host Mode (Transmitting a file to other devices)
i. Managing iAUDIO
ii. Using USB Compatible Devices
6. How To Use the Buttons (Summary of simple button operations in each mode)
i. Navigator Mode
ii. Digital AV Mode
iii. Voice Record/Line-In Record Mode
4) Detailed Description of Features by Menu
1. Index of Menus
2. Menu
3. JefEffect
4. PlayMode
5. Display (Screen)
6. Timer
7. General
8. Recording
9. Information
5) Additional Information
1. Installing a Device Driver
2. Upgrading Firmware
3. Support Information for the Programs on the CD
Troubleshooting
Customer Support and A/S
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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.)
Do not let the unit get wet or
Do not let the unit get wet or
leave it in a damp place for prolonged
leave it in a damp place for prolonged
leave it in a damp place for prolonged
leave it in a damp place for prolonged
leave it in a damp place for prolonged
leave it in a damp place for prolonged
leave it in a damp place for prolonged
periods. If the product
is damaged from moisture
is damaged from moisture
as described above,
product failure is then classified as
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.
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.
Be careful not to cut your
hands when unpacking
the box, User’s Guide,
or accessories.
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.
Do not use iAUDIO for purposes
other than specified here in the
User’s Guide.
Contact our reseller representative
in your country if you notice that the
device over-heats.

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Use only the AC power adaptor
and USB cable provided by Cowon
Systems Inc..
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 sub-
pack via USB cable, the “Safely
remove hardware” or “Sepa-
rate or take out hardware”
Windows features must be used.
Keep the product away
from magnets and direct
magnetic fields, as they can
cause product failure.
Use only a soft, dry cotton
flannel cloth to clean the
product. (Never use water/
soap/benzene/detergent.)
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.
Do not connect line input/output
terminals to a cradle (or Subpack)
and a PC USB port at the same
time, as it may cause the power to
turn off. Connect only the neces-
turn off. Connect only the neces-
sary terminal.
Do not drop or strike the
product. It may be the direct
cause of failure, and you
may not receive free A/S.
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The product is a portable storage medium. You must backup important data. The manufacturer is not liable
for any data loss.
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The product may have price variation depending on different situations. There will be no compensation
if such price variation occurs.

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What is iAUDIO X5V?
iAUDIO is an original multi-media player brand from Cowon Systems. It is a super-compact, portable digital audio device
that supports playback of various multi-media audio files including MP3 files and Mpeg4 images, features recording through
a built-in microphone or line-in input terminals, and text and image viewer OTG (USB host feature).
Portable, Stylish, Slim Design
iAUDIO X5V, 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 save approximately 5,000 songs (MP3 files -- 4 MB each).
iAUDIO X5V 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
I
t 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
!
Video Playback
It’ s possible to convert and transmit a 15 frame per second video using JetAudio. The transmitted video file can be played
back on iAUDIO X5V.
Convenient Text and Image Viewer
You can view both text and image files on iAUDIO X5V. You can view text files while listening to music.
OTG (USB Host) Feature
You can import photos taken from a digital camera to iAUDIO, and view them from iAUDIO using the USB Host feature of
iAUDIO X5V. (*Certain digital cameras are not supported.)
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)
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 Luxurious Color LCD
iAUDIO comes equipped with a 160 x 128 dot, 260,000 color TFT-LCD, which allows you to check the general operation
status of the device with one glance.
Most Powerful Sound Fields in the Worl
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iAUDIO produces uniquely powerful and delicate sound. You can enjoy every sound field effect listed below:
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BBE: Sound field effect that makes music more vivid.
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Mach3Bass: Base booster that reinforces super low frequencies.
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MP Enhance: Sound effect that compensates for lost parts of sound.
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3D Surround: Three-dimensional sound that gives the sound a wide sense of space.

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Simple and Easy Firmware Upgrading
You can use the firmware upgrade feature to improve product performance. We support users’ requests and sugges-
tions 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.
Also, a simple video conversion for X5 is possible using the JetAudio conversion tools without need for any additional
program.
LCD Remote Control(Optional)
Bundled Earphones
iAUDIO (MP3 Player Main Body)
Install CD (JetShell, JetAudio) Carrying Case(Optional)
User’s Guide
Subpack
USB 2.0 Cable, Line-in Recording Cable AC
Subpack USB 2.0 Cable, Line-in Recording Cable AC Subpack
A
dapter
Cradle(Optional)
USB Host Cable

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Features
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MP3, OGG, WMA, ASF, FLAC, WAV, MPEG4(video) playback
and Recording
,
Voice Recording,
Line-In Recording
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TXT(Text), JPEG(Image) File Viewer(Image Enlargement, Background Screen Designation)
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Built-In HDD(20GB/30GB), USB Host, File Copy/Delete
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USB 2.0 Interface
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260,000 Colors TFT-LCD, Resolution 160x128
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Long Playback Time
: Maximum 14 hour playback (35 hours for iAUDIO X5VL)
(Based on the company test standards, the playback time may be reduced when using the LCD.)
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Multi language support
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Enhanced Integrated Navigator
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Play/Pause
, Recording/Pause While Recording
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Next Song/Previous Song, Fast Forward/Rewind, Infinite Loop,
Infinite Loop
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Resume, Fade-In, AutoPlay Features
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Search Speed, Skip Speed Setup
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Volume
(Digital 40 Levels)
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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.
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Clock, Alarm, Sleep Function, Power Saving Exit
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Power, LCD On/Off, Hold Combined Switch
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LCD Auto Off Time Adjustment, Brightness, and Contrast Adjustments
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Easy Downloading and Uploading of Firmware
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Supports ID3V2, ID3V1, FileName
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Device Information Verification
(Firmware version, HDD capacity, HDD volume, total folder number, total file number)
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Supports MAC OS (Only data transfer is supported)
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Supports Linux v 2.2 or higher (Only data transfer is supported)
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Software
-JetShell (File transfer, MP3/WMA/WAV/AUDIO CD PLAY, MP3 ENCODING)
-JetAudio (Integrated multimedia player software
, music/video conversion feature)
Supported Files
Hard Disc
PC Interface
Battery
Power
Charge Time
Buttons
Display
SNR
Frequency Range
Output
Size
Weight
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/stereoXviD MPEG-4, CBR ~256kbps, up to 160x128, 15 fps JPEG
Hard disc (20GB/30GB)
USB 2.0 (Max. 480M bps)
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery(Max. 14 Hours Continuous Playback)
AC adapter DC 5.0V, 2A
Approximately 3 hours when using the AC power adaptor (6 hours for iAUDIO X5VL)
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
160 x 128 dot, 260,000 color TFT-LCD
95dB
20Hz~20KHz
16 Ohm Earphone: 20mW + 20mW
iAUDIO X5V : 4.08 X 2.39 X 0.56 inches (103.7 X 60.8 X 14.3 mm)
excluding the LCD
iAUDIO X5VL : 4.08 X 2.39 X 0.72 inches (103.7 X 60.8 X 18.3 mm) excluding the LCD
iAUDIO X5V : 5.11 oz (145g) iAUDIO X5VL : 6.35 oz (180g) including the built-in battery
Specifications

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Bottom밑면
Right Front Left
Top
Charging Indicator
Display
Lever
(MENU/Navigation)
Enter Menu/Navigation
+(VOL+)
Volume increase, move cursor
up, increase setup value
◀◀
(
REW)
Previous song, rewind
▶
▶
(
FF
)
Next song, Fast forward
-
(VOL-)
Volume decrease, move cursor
down, decrease setup value
Earphone
Jack
Connector
Power
/
Power
/ Power
Hold Switch
REC
/A B Button
PLAY Button
MIC
Reset
USB
/A B Button
Names of Parts

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Connecting to a Power Source and Charging
1.
Connect the subpack to
the bottom of the iAUDIO X5V
main unit.
2. Connect the AC adaptor to the
power outlet and the DC terminal of
the subpack.
3.
The power automatically enters the
unit and charging begins as soon as
the connection is made.
- You must sufficiently charge the device with the AC adaptor before you use it for the first time or after a long period of storage.
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For the safety reasons, you must use only the supplied AC adaptor.
LCD Display
The battery level icon indicates the remaining time for use. Fewer bars are dis-
played as the battery charge decreases. For some dry or rechargeable batteries, the
bars of the battery level indicator may become unstable while the charge is being
measured, but this is normal.
When the battery needs to be charged, the icon starts blinking.
At this time, connect the AC power adapter and charge the battery. If there is no AC
power adapter available, safely turn off the device.
Playback mode
Hold (main unit, remote
control)
Remaining battery charge
Artist
5 Band EQ
Playback field
Total time
l tracks
JetEffect
(BBE, M3B, 3D, MP)
BIT RATE
SAMPLING RATE
Proceeding bar
Playback time
Volume
Album title
Song title
Current track/Total tracks
Current time
Section repeat

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Connecting to a PC
1.
Connect the subpack to the bottom
of the iAUDIO X5V main unit.
2. Connect the USB 2.0 terminal of the
subpack to the PC using the USB
cable provided.
3.
If the connection is correct, the
following figure appears on LCD.
4.
You may confirm the newly
added drive with a Windows
search.
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A separate driver installation process is needed for Windows 98, and 98 SE.
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For driver installation process, please refer to 5. additional description on page 5.
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The maximum folder number and file number this product can recognize is 2,000 and 10,000 respectively.

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Saving Files and Disconnecting
1. Open Windows search while the iAUDIO X5V is connected to your PC.
2. Save audio files, graphic files, encoded files and other files to be used in iAUDIO X5V to the drive.
3. After saving the files, click the
3. After saving the files, click the 3. After saving the files, click the
icon in the PC tray.
4. Click the following popup message when it appears.
5. The“Safely remove hardware”window appears. At the same time, the following picture appears
on the iAUDIO X5V LCD.
6. Click the OK button and then disconnect the USB cable.
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This product uses a hard disk and must confirm the safe removal of hardware before disconnecting.
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If the following message appears, it does not mean product failure. You may execute safe hardware removal after a few moments.
Turning the Power ON
The power will turn on when the power switch is pushed upward for 1~2 seconds.
Turning the Power OFF
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The power will turn off when the power switch is pushed upward for 1-2 seconds.
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The LCD will turn off when the power switch is slightly pushed upward, but the power remains on. The CD will turn
on when the power switch is slightly pushed upward again.

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1. Simple Operations
1. Connect the earphone to main unit (when using the remote control, connect it to the main unit, and connect the earphone to remote control).
2. A long upward push of the power switch will turn the power ON.
3. The initial screen and the stand-by screen (after logo setup) will appear (you may make it automatically playback according to the setup).
4. Pressing the “PLAY” button will playback the music.
5. Move the lever left and right to playback different songs. Move the lever up and down to adjust the volume.
6. A long upward push of the power switch will turn the power OFF.
2. Basic Operations for Switching Modes
There are 5 modes (Digital AV, Voice Rec, Line-In Rec, Picture, USB Host).
To enter the desired mode, press and hold the lever for approximately 2 seconds. When the Menu screen
appears, push the lever in the +,- direction to switch to a desired menu item. After moving the cursor to
the desired menu, you may press the lever, playback button, or push the lever in the
▶
▶ direction to display
▶▶ direction to display ▶
the selected menu screen. To exit the mode menu, simply press the “REC” button or push the lever in
◀
◀
◀◀ ◀
direction to return to pre
vious screen.
Press the “REC” button if you want to cancel the action on the mode switch screen and return to the original
mode.
Enter the Menu
Press the lever for a long
time to enter the menu.
Mode Selection
Push lever in the +, - direction to move up and down to different menu items. Press the
lever or push the lever to the ▶▶ direction to select a menu.
Push the lever to the ◀◀ direction to move to the previous step.
- You may not turn the power OFF while recording.
- Turning the power ON while the adapter is connected will activate the charging mode and the stand by screen will appear.
- Turning the power OFF while the USB is connected will activate the charging mode using USB power.
- However, when a USB hub is used, the USB charging mode is not supported.
Playback
Different Song
Playback and Vol-
ume Adjustment
Power Off
Power Off
Power Off

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3.
Basic Operations for Using Menu
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Moving through Menu Items
Press and hold the lever to enter the menu, and push the lever toward the +, - direction to move through
the menu items.
You may press the lever or push the lever toward the
▶
▶ direction to enter the lower menu.
▶▶ direction to enter the lower menu. ▶
You may move to the upper menu by pushing the lever toward the
◀
◀ direction.
◀◀ direction. ◀
(If you select the upper most menu screen, you will return to the stand-by screen).
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Menu Item Value Adjustment
For the lowest item, enter the setup screen of the item.
Push the lever toward the +, - direction to adjust the value to the desired level.
Press the lever to select the item. The adjusted value will be reflected immediately.
Press the “PLAY” button and return to the mode screen after setup is complete.
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Canceling Menu Item Setup, Closing the Menu Screen
Pressing the “REC” button will return the item value that is being setup to its previous status and close
the menu screen.
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Equalizer Menu Item Setup
Entering the Equalizer Menu Items.
You may select the EQ that has been setup by pushing the lever toward the +, - direction.
You may select each band of EQ by pushing the lever toward the
▶
▶ direction.
▶▶ direction. ▶
You may adjust the dB level of the band by pushing the lever toward the +, - direction while the band is
selected. (0 ~ 12dB)
Push the lever toward the
◀
◀ direction to return to the upper menu or press the “PLAY” button to
◀◀ direction to return to the upper menu or press the “PLAY” button to ◀
complete EQ setup.
e.g. Changing JetEffect EQ from NOR (Normal) to ROC (Rock):
Enter the Menu
Hold and press the lever for 2
seconds to enter the menu.
Digital AV
Mode
Moving up and Down the menu items
Push the lever toward the +, - direction.
Menu Item Selection
Press the lever or push the lever toward the
▶▶ direction to enter the submenu of the
selected menu.
Menu Item Selection
Select the Equalizer menu using the same
method.
EQ Item Movement
Push the lever toward the +, - direction.
You may select ROC EQ by pushing the lever
toward the - direction when in NOR mode.
Exit after selecting ROC EQ
Move the lever toward the
◀
◀ direction or press
◀◀ direction or press ◀
the playback button.
5Band dB Level Adjustment
You may adjust the 5Band dB level by a short
tap on the lever or by pushing the lever toward
the
▶
▶ direction.
▶▶ direction. ▶
Entering the Settings
Highlight
settings and p
Highlight settings and pHighlight
ress the
lever to
enter the
settings menu.
JetEffect
PlayMode
Display
Timer
General
Recording
Information
JetEffect
PlayMode
Display
Timer
General
Recording
Information
JetEffect
Equalizer
BBE
Mach3BA/Ss
MP Enhance
3D Surround
Pan
6
8
ON
6
0
Equalizer
JetEffect
Equalizer
BBE
Mach3Bass
MP Enhance
3D Surround
Pan
6
8
ON
6
0

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4. Basic Operations for Using the Navigator
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Opening the Navigator Screen
To enter the Navigator screen, lightly tap the lever.
When in Digital Av, Voice Rec, LineIn Rec, or Picture mode, the Navigator opens to search folders
and files inside
In FM Tuner mode, the Navigator for searching and setting frequency values opens.
USB Host mode is in the Navigator screen by default.
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Moving through the Navigator Items
Push the lever toward the +, - direction to move up or down the Navigator items.
You may press the “PLAY” button or push the lever toward the
▶
▶ direction to move to the lower
▶▶ direction to move to the lower ▶
folders.
Push the lever toward the
◀
◀ direction to move to the upper folders.
◀◀ direction to move to the upper folders. ◀
(At the upper most folder, Navigator closes and returns to the original mode screen.)
■
Navigator Item Selection
For the selected file item, you may playback the file by pressing the “PLAY” button or moving the
lever toward the
▶
▶ direction.
▶▶ direction. ▶
For the selected folder item, you may enter the folder by pressing the “PLAY” button or moving the
lever toward the
▶
▶
▶▶▶
direction.
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Navigator Popup Window
When you press the lever, the appropriate popup window opens according to the Folder, File, Dynamic
PlayList File, or Radio Mode.
Push the lever toward the +, - direction to select the desired popup item.
Press the “PLAY” button or push the lever toward the
▶
▶
▶▶▶
direction to select a popup item.
Press the “REC” button to cancel and close the popup window.
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Closing Navigator
Pressing the “REC” button will close the Navigator screen and return to the original screen.
Entering
the Navigator
A short-tap on the lever
allows you to enter the
Navigator screen.
iAUDIO Folder structure
Moving up and
down through the
Navigator items
Push the lever toward
the +, - direction.
Navigator Item Selection
If you select and open a folder, press the
lever to launch the popup window and then
select Expand.
Or you may enter the folder without the popup
window by pushing the lever toward the
▶
▶
▶▶ ▶
direction.
Selected File Playback
When you select “Play now” after pressing
the “PLAY” button or by pressing the lever to
launch the popup window, the device returns
to MP3 Player mode and the selected file is
played back.
Lightly tap the lever toward the
▶
▶ direction and
▶▶ direction and ▶
the selected file will be played back in Navigator.
Item
Popup text
Multi-Media File
Play Now, Add to List
General Folder
Expand, Play Now, Add to List
Dynamic Playlist File
Play Now, Remove, Remove all
Bookmark File
Play Now, Remove, Remove all
Radio Mode Navigator
Listen Ch, Save Current, Delete Ch
Image file
Image File View, Wallpaper
Image Folder
Expand, Thumnail

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Multi-Media File Playback
1. Turn the power ON, after both the initial screen and the logo screen appear, the stand-by screen
with basic information appears.
2. Press the “PLAY” button to playback audio files or encoded video files.
3. Pressing the “PLAY” button during playback will pause the file.
4. Lightly tapping the lever in one direction (left or right) during playback will playback a different song.
5. Pushing and holding the lever in one direction (left or right) during playback will search songs.
1. Digital AV Mode (Multi-Media File and TextViewer Operation)
Digital AV mode is the mode for playback of audio files and video files or viewing text files saved in hard disk.
For switching between modes, refer to “2) Basic Operations → 2. Basic Operations for Switching Modes.”
- When AutoPlay is On, the file plays back while the screen appears at the same time.
- When Resume is On, playback starts from the section last played.
- Move the lever toward the +, - direction to adjust the volume.
- Song information displayed during playback depends on the Song Title setting.
- It may take several seconds to playback a selected song due to characteristics of the hard disk. This is not a product failure.
- If there are many files saved, it may take time to display the screen, and is not a product failure.
-
The maximum recognizable number of folders is 1999, and the maximum number of files is 9999 (only audio and video files that
can be played back,
no limitation for other files.
) in Digital AV mode. Maximum allowable characters for a file name is 52, any
letters after those 52 will be cut off.
- Normal operation is not guaranteed for video files that have not gone through the encoding process via JetAudio.
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TextViewer Operation

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Section Repeat Setup
Section Repeat is a feature that allows the user to setup a section he/she wants to listen to and playback in the
selected range.
1. In Digital AV mode, press the REC (A
◀▶
B) button at the starting point of the section you wish to repeat during
audio file playback, the (A
◀▶
) icon will appear in the upper status bar.
2. Press the REC(A
◀▶
B) button at the end point of the section you wish to repeat, the icon changes to (A
◀▶
B),
and the selected section will playback repeatedly.
3. Press the “REC” button again to cancel section repeat.
1. Connect iAUDIO to a PC with the USB cable.
[Please refer to “1) Before Using This Product → -7. Connecting to a PC.”]
2. Save the text file you want to see in iAUDIO to the “TEXTFILE” folder in iAUDIO.
3. Disconnect iAUDIO and the PC.
[Please refer to “1) Before Using This Product → -8. Saving Files and Disconnecting from a PC.”]
4. Turn the power ON and select a text file saved in the “TEXTFILE” folder with the Navigator.
This will enable text file viewing.
5. Moving the lever +, - will move the text line by line, and moving the lever with
◀
◀ ,
◀◀ ,◀
▶
▶ will move
▶▶ will move ▶
the text page by page.
6. Press the lever to launch a separate window and move directly to a specified location.
7. Press the “REC” button to exit TextViewer mode.
- You may view the text file while listening to music.
- Save text files only in the “TEXTFILE” folder.
- Image files will be recognized up to 128KB, and the maximum number of folders that files can be saved in is 49, and the maximum
number of files is 99 (total file number under “PICTURE”).
- You must select a section that is longer than 1 second.
- Selecting or searching different songs during section repeat setup will also cancel the section repeat operation.
- This function only applies to audio files. Section Repeat does not apply to encoded video files.

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Dynamic Play-List (Referred to hereafter as DPL) Setup
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Adding songs to the DPL
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Removing songs from the DPL
It is a feature that allows the user to easily edit the songs he/she wants in a List and listen to them.
There is a special folder called “D-PLAYLIST” already on the hard disk, and this folder will not be recognized
by the computer.
The user may add/delete songs he/she wants and enter the “D-PLAYLIST” folder to listen to those songs.
1. To add songs to the DPL, launch the popup of a song or folder in Navigator, and select “Add To List.”
2. To remove songs from the DPL, launch the popup of songs you want to remove
in the “D-PLAYLIST” folder, and select “Remove.”
- If you add an entire folder to “Add To List,” all of the songs in the folder will be added to the DPL.
- To remove all songs from “BOOKMARK,” select “Remove All” from the popup window.
- Removing songs from “BOOKMARK” is simply removing the link not the files. If you want to remove the files, you need to
delete the files while in USB Host mode or when the device is connected to a PC. Please refer to 3. Instructions for Different Modes
→ 4. USB Host Mode or 1. Before Using This Product → 7. Connecting to a PC.”
- You may setup “Adding D-Playlist songs” using the “PLAY” and “REC” buttons. To do this, press and hold the buttons
while an AV file is being played back, the “Added to DPL” message appears and the songs will be added to the DPL.
(Songs that have already been added will be deleted and the “Removed from DPL” message appears.)
Please refer to “4. Detailed Description of Features by Menu → 7. General → Controls” section.
- Deleting songs in the DPL from a PC will automatically delete the saved DPL.
- The maximum number of files that can be added to the DPL is 200.

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There is a special folder called “D-PLAYLIST” already on the hard disk, and this folder will not be recognized
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Bookmark Setup
Bookmark is a feature to setup a desired starting point for each song.
A special folder called “BOOKMARK” is already on the hard disk, and the folder will not be recognized
by the computer.
When you setup a bookmark at the desired location for a certain file, you may playback the file at that location
any time you want.
1. Move to the “BOOKMARK” folder (the upper most folder using the Navigator) during file playback.
2. Press “Add Current” in the folder at the place where you want to setup a bookmark and the bookmark
is setup at that place.
3. Select the file under “BOOKMARK” to playback the file for which a bookmark has been setup.
4. To remove songs that have been bookmarked, launch the popup window for the songs you want to remove
in the “BOOKMARK” folder, and select “Remove.”
- If a file has already been setup for a bookmark, selecting “Add Current” will change the bookmark location to a new starting point.
- To remove all the songs from the “D-PLAYLIST,” select “Remove All” from the popup.
- Removing songs from “D-PLAYLIST” is simply removing the link not the files. If you want to remove the files, you need
to delete the files while in USB Host mode or with the device connected to a PC. Please refer to “3. Instructions
for Different Modes → 4. USB Host Mode or 1. Before Using This Product → 7. Connecting to a PC.”
- You may setup “Adding Bookmark” using the “PLAY” and “REC” buttons. To do this, press and hold the buttons while
an AV file is being played back, the “Added to BMK” message appears and the songs will be added to BOOKMARK. Please refer
to “4. Detailed Description of Features by Menu → 7. General → Controls” section.
- Deleting songs in BMK from a PC will automatically delete the saved BMK.
- The maximum number of files that can be added to BMK is 20.
- BMK does not support video files.
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Adding songs to BOOKMARK
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Removing songs from BOOKMARK

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Playlist (M3U Playlist) Setup
A folder called “PLAYLIST” already exists in the upper most folder of the hard disk, and the user may create
a Playlist (M3U) as he/she prefers. (An M3U file is a list file in which the sequence of audio files is entered.)
1. To create an M3U file, connect iAUDIO to a PC with the USB cable.
[Please refer to “1) Before Using This Product → 7. Connecting to a PC.”]
2. Run the program (JetAudio, WinAmp) that can create M3U files.
3. Move the files in iAUDIO to each program’s Playlist to edit and save them as M3U files.
4. Save the created M3U files in the “PLAYLIST” folder in iAUDIO.
5. Disconnect iAUDIO and the PC. Please refer to “1. Before Using This Product → 8. Saving Files and
Disconnecting from a PC.”
6. Turn iAUDIO ON, and then you may playback the M3U files that have been saved in the “PLAYLIST”
folder using the Navigator.
- An M3U file is not an audio file. It is only a playlist of audio files. Therefore, deleting an M3U file will not delete the audio file.
- Be sure to save M3U files only in the “PLAYLIST” folder.
- You must create an M3U file for the files saved in iAUDIO while iAUDIO is connected to a PC. If you create an M3U file in the PC,
or create one containing files saved in the PC after the device has been connected to the PC, the M3U file will not playback properly.
- M3U file delete is only possible in USB Host mode or when the device is connected to a PC. Please refer to “3. Instructions for
Different Modes → 4. USB Host Mode or 1. Before Using This Product → 7. Connecting to a PC.”
- M3U files will be recognized up to 128KB, and the maximum number of folders that files can be saved in is 99, and the maximum
number of songs that can be supported in an M3U file is 999.
Voice Record mode is a feature that can record voice with the built-in microphone.
1. Turn the product ON and move to Voice Record mode. Please refer to “2. Basic Instructions → 2. Basic
Operations for Switching Modes.”
2. Press the “REC” button to start recording.
3. Pressing the “REC” button again will stop the recording.
4. Press the “PLAY” button to playback recorded files.
- To playback recorded files using features such as search, you may run the files in Navigator using Digital AV mode.
- If you were running Voice Record before turning the product off, it will resume in Voice Record mode when the power is turned on again.
- Recording consumes more battery power than usual. Be sure to fully charge the battery before recording.
- When you are listening to music using the Recording feature setup for the ”REC” button, you may still start recording immediately
by pressing and holding the “REC” button.
[Please refer to “4) Detailed Description of Features by Menu → 7. General → Controls” section.
- The recorded file can be verified in “VOICE” of the upper most folder.
- The quality and capacity of the recording depends on the recording quality setup in addition to the reception. Please refer to
“4. Detailed Description of Features by Menu → 8. Recording.”
- Maximum capacity for a single recording is 268MB. A new file will be created and start recording if the capacity is exceeded.
- If there is less than 128MB space available on the hard disk, the recording will not start. If the available space becomes less than
128MB during recording, the recording will end.
- Up to 999 files can be recorded.
3. Voice Record Mode (
Recording Voice with Built-In Mic
)
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