Cowon iAUDIO F1 1GB User manual

User Guide
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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 fi les 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 benefi ts 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.
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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)
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Navigator Mode
- MP3 Player Mode
- FM Radio Mode
- Voice Recorder/Line-in Recorder Mode
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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
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Do not use the product for
purposes other than those
specified in this User Guide.
Take special care not to cut your
hands when handling product pack-
age, User Guide and accessories.
If you disassemble or modify the
product, the warranty will be void
and it may be excluded from our
services.
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.
When you smell the product burn-
ing or it becomes overheated, press
the Reset button and contact our
Customer Support Team or Service
Center.
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.
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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.

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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 use the USB cable
provided by Cowon Systems.
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 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
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A unique brand of multimedia player produced by Cowon Systems, iAUDIO F1 is an ultra-com-
pact 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, iAU-
DIO has embedded fonts that can display more than 40,000 characters for multi-languages.
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1. What is iAUDIO F1?

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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
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Simple USB connector
Necklace-type Earphones iAUDIO (Main body of MP3 player)
USB Cable, Line-in Recording Cable Power Adapter (Optional)
2. Package Contents
- This product can be recharged
through the USB connector or cable.
Quick Guide and Installation
CD (JetShell, JetAudio, Online
User Guide)
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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)
3. Features and Specifications
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MP3: MPEG 1/2/2.5 Layer 3, up to 320kbps and 48khz, mono/stereo and VBR
supportedWMA7: ~ 192kbps, ~ 48khz mono/stereoWMA9: CBR ~ 320kbps,
VBR ~ Average 256kbps* mono/stereoOGG: ~q10, ~44.1khz, mono/ster-
eoWAV: ~48khz, 16bit, mono/stereo
256MB/512MB/1GB
USB 2.0
Up to 20Mbps (Upload: 25Mbps)
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)
Playback Format
Memory
PC Interface
File Transfer
Speed
Power Supply
Charging Time
Buttons
Display
SNR
Output
Frequency Range
Size
Weight
* WMA9 Professional, Lossless and Voice Codecs are not supported.
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4. Description of Each Part
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- (VOL -)
Decreases volume,
moves cursor
down, decreases
setup value
Earphone Jack
MIC
◀
◀ (REW)
◀◀ (REW)◀
Previous Track,
Fast Rewind
+ (VOL +)
Increases volume,
moves cursor up,
increases setup
value
▶
▶ (FF)
▶▶ (FF)▶
Next Track, Fast Forward
Lever
(
Lever
(Lever
Navigation
)
Opens Navigation
MENU
Opens MENU
POPU
P
Displays Popup window
LCD Display
PLAY/STOP
Power on/off
REC/A B
button
REC/A B
REC/A B
REC/A B
REC/A B
REC/A B
HOLD switch
Line in/USB
Terminal
PLAY
REC/A B
REC/A B
REC/A B
REC/A B
REC/A B
REC/A B
MENU
POPU
P
* Using 9-way Multi Button
Reset Power
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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.
Current Track
/Total Tracks
Track information
Left/Right output graphics
JetEffect
(BBE, M3B, 3D, MP)
5 Band EQ
BIT RATE
Section Playing
Repeat
Boundary
Boundary Boundary
Battery Level
Hold
Mode
5. LCD Display
Progress bar
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6. Charing iAUDIO using the AC Adapter
2. Upon connection, iAUDIO
will be automatically powered
on and battery charging begins
- Never connect the AC adapter to the iAUDIO earphone jack or other audio devices.
- When using iAUDIO for the first time, or using it after a long time, always charge it sufficiently with the AC adapter before using it.
- When using iAUDIO for the first time, or using it after a long time, always charge it sufficiently with the AC adapter before using it.
- For safety reasons, always use the dedicated AC adapter (sold separately). The AC adapter is for both 110V and 220V.
To charge the battery of iAUDIO F1 using the AC adapter,
1. Connect the AC adapter to an
outlet and the Line-in terminal
of iAUDIO.
3. When charging is completed,
the following figure appears on
LCD.
7. Charging iAUDIO using a PC
2. When the connections are correct,
the following figure appears on LCD and
battery charging begins at the same time.
1. Connect the supplied USB
cable to the Line-in terminal
and a PC.
3. You can see that there is a
new drive added in Windows
Explorer.
- Be sure to connect the USB cable to the Line-in terminal, but never to the earphone jack.
- When using iAUDIO for the first time, or using it after a long time, always charge it sufficiently by connecting to a PC before using it.
- When using iAUDIO for the first time, or using it after a long time, always charge it sufficiently by connecting to a PC before using it.
- For Windows 98 and 98 SE operating systems, a separate driver installation is required.
- For instructions on driver installation, see Chapter 5. Additional Information in this User Guide.
- This product can recognize up to 50 folders and 650 files.
To charge the battery of iAUDIO F1 using a PC,
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8. Copying Files and Disconnecting from a PC
1. While iAUDIO F1 is connected to a PC, run Windows Explorer or JetShell.
2. Copy the music files and other files to use with iAUDIO F1 in the iAUDIO drive.
3. When file copying is completed, click the @@ icon on the system tray.
4. When the following message pops up, click on it.
5. When the safe hardware removal message appears as shown below, disconnect the USB cable.
- For instructions on JetShell, see the JetShell manual in the enclosed CD.
- For Windows 98 and 98 SE operating systems, the safe hardware removal message may not appear. In this case, disconnect
the cable after confirming that the file transfer window is closed.
- When the following message appears, it does not mean there is any problem in the product. Just perform safe hardware
removal after a short while.
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1. Simple Usage
1. Connect some earphones to iAUDIO.
2. Press and hold the “PLAY” button until iAUDIO powers on.
3. The initial screen and preset logo appear, and then the display changes to a standby screen.
(You can set iAUDIO to automatically play music upon power on.)
4. Press the “PLAY” button again to start playback.
5. Move the lever to the left or right to play other tracks. Move it up or down to adjust volume.
6. Press and hold the “PLAY” button again to power off iAUDIO.
2. Basic Instructions for Mode Change
There are four modes: MP3 Player, FM Radio, Voice Recorder, and Line-in Recorder. In order to change from one mode to
another, press the “MENU” button and then select the Mode menu. When the mode change screen appears, push the le-
ver in the + or - direction to change to a desired mode. After changing to a desired mode, press the lever. The mode screen
appears, and mode changing is completed. To cancel mode changing and return to the original mode, press the REC button.
Example: Changing from MP3 Player Mode to FM Radio Mode
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3. Basic Instructions for Menu Operation
Example: Using EQ in JetEffect
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Navigating Between Menus
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Press the “MENU” button to open the Menu, and push the lever in the + or - direction to move to another menu.
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To open a submenu, press the lever or push it in the ▶▶ direction.
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To move to an upper menu, push the lever in the ◀◀ direction. (If the current menu is the highest menu, the display
will return to a standby screen.)
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Changing Values of Menu Items
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When the current menu is the lowest menu, open the setting screen of the menu.
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Push the lever in the + or - direction to change the value to a desired value.
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To select an item, press the lever. The selected value is applied immediately.
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When setting is completed, press the “PLAY” button to return to the Mode screen
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Canceling Menu Setting and Closing Menu Screen
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When you press the REC button, the value of the current menu item is returned to the previous value, and the Menu
screen is closed.
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Equalizer Menu Settings
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Open the Equalizer menu.
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Push the lever in the + or - direction to select the currently set EQ band.
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Push the lever in the ▶▶ direction to select an EQ band.
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Push the lever in the + or - direction in the selected band to adjust the dB level of the band. (-28 ~ +28dB)
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To finish EQ setting and return to the upper menu, press the lever in the ◀◀ direction, or press the “PLAY”
button.
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4. Basic Instructions for Navigator
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Opening Navigator Screen
•
To open the Navigator screen, press the lever.
•
In MP3 Player, Voice Recorder, or Line-in Recorder modes, the Navigator for exploring the folders and files
on disk opens.
•
In FM Tuner mode, the Navigator for exploring and setting preset frequencies opens.
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Moving Between Navigator Items
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To move up or down in Navigator, push the lever in the + or - direction.
•
To move to a sub folder, press the lever or push it in the ▶▶ direction.
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To move to an upper folder, push the lever in the ◀◀ direction. (When the current folder is the highest folder,
Navigator will be closed and iAUDIO will return to the previous mode.
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Selecting Navigator Item
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When you press the lever or move it in the ▶▶ direction while a file is selected, the file will be played.
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When you press the lever or move it in the ▶▶ direction while a folder is selected, the folder will be opened.
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Entering Navigation Mode
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To enter Navigation Mode, press the MENU button or press and hold the lever in Navigator.
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Opening Navigator
Press and hold the lever to open
Navigator.
Moving
Up/Down in
Navigator
Press the lever in
the + or -
direction.
Selecting Navigator Item
To select and open a folder, press the
lever or the Popup button to display
the Popup window and then select
Expand. Or, you can bypass the
Popup and enter a folder directly by
pushing the lever in the ▶▶ direction.
Playing Selected Files
Press the Play button or push and hold the lever in the ▶▶
direction, then iAUDIO will return to the MP3 Player mode
and the selected file will be played. When you press the lever
in the ▶▶ direction briefly, the selected file will be played
in Navigator mode. When you press the lever, the Popup
window will appear. Select Play now to play the selected file
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Navigator Popup Window
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When you press the “POPUP” button, an appropriate Popup window appears depending on the folder, file,
Dynamic PlayList file, Bookmark file, or Radio mode.
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Push the lever in the + or - direction to move to a desired item in the popup window.
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Press the lever or push it in the ▶▶ direction to select the item in the popup window.
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To cancel and close the Popup window, press the “REC” button.
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Closing Navigator
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Press the “REC” button to close the Navigator window and return to the previous screen.
Item
Popup Menu
Music Files
Play Now, Add to List, Intro, Delete
General Folders
Expand, Play Now, Add to List
Dynamic PlayList File
Play Now, Intro, Remove
Bookmark File
Play Now, Remove, Remove all
Radio Mode Navigator
Listen Ch, Save Current, Delete Ch
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Entering Navigation Mode
Press the MENU button in Navigator to enter Navigation Mode.
Music Files
: You can explore general music files such as MP3s and WMAs according to the folder structure.
Dynamic PlayList
:
Dynamic PlayList Dynamic PlayList
The playlist is displayed, which was added with ‘Add to list.’ You can also delete list items.
Bookmarks
:
You can bookmark the current track, or listen to bookmarked tracks.