Cowon PLENUE M User manual

User’s Guide ver. 1.1 EN
PLENUE M

Product specification may change without notice.
Images contained in this manual may differ from the actual product.
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.

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+ COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Introduction to website
+ The address of the product-related website is http://www.COWON.com.
+ You can download the latest information on our products and the most recent firmware updates from our website.
+ For first-time users, we provide an FAQ section and a user guide.
+ Become a member of the website by using the serial number on the back of the product to register the product.
You will then be a registered member.
+ Once you become a registered member, you can use the one-to-one enquiry service to receive online customer advice.
You can also receive information on new products and events by e-mail.
General
+ COWON and PLENUE are registered trademarks of our company.
+ Our company owns the copyright to this manual, and any unauthorized distribution of its contents, whether in part or in its entirety, is strictly prohibited.
+ Our company complies with laws and regulations related to records, disks, videos and games. Users are also encouraged to comply with the relevant laws and
regulations.
+ As soon as you purchase the product, visit the website (http://www.COWON.com), and become a registered member. You will benefit from various member services.
+ This manual is based on product specifications, and various exemplary texts, illustrations, pictures, detailed functions and H/W and S/W specifications contained herein
can be altered without any prior notice by the copyright owner.
BBE information
+ BBE Sound, Inc. owns the license to the BBE name and information as applied to this product, in compliance with USP4638258, 5510752 and 5736897.
+ BBE and the BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

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Using the Product 15
Playback Screen
Music Selection
Playback Settings
Detailed Settings
Additional 21
Product Specification
Troubleshooting 23
Before you start! 5
Precautions
Package Components
Names of Parts and Functions
Buttons
Basic Use 11
Power Connection and Charging
Connecting and Disconnecting the PC
Inserting and Removing the microSD Card
Using Headphone Mode
Firmware Upgrade
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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 com-
monly to all products manufactured and produced by our company.
+ Do not use this product for other purposes than those described in this manual.
+ Handle manual, product package materials, accessories, etc with care to prevent cuts and injuries to your body.
+ Do not view videos, pictures and texts stored in your player while driving a vehicle for your safety. Operating other features of the player is also dangerous and may
cause fatal accidents while driving.
+ The wearing of earphones while operating a vehicle, exercising, or walking may impair, mask or prevent recognition of emergency signals, alarms, and announce-
ments. Doing so may also be unlawful depending on the region.
+ Do not use detergent or other chemicals on the product surface as it may cause fading. In this case, wipe the soiled area carefully with a soft cloth.
+ Do not expose the player in either cold weather of under 0℃(32˚F) or hot temperature over 40℃(104˚F) such as inside automobiles. This may cause fatal damages
to your player.
+ Do not expose the player to water or keep it in a damp or humid location for an extended period of time. If the player is damaged from moisture as described above,
product failure is then classified as a user’s misuse.
+ Take extra care not to apply external shock or pressure when using products with displays(LCD, AMOLED, or Touch Pad). Warranty may be voided if damage occurs
due to the aforementioned circumstances.
+ Precautions
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+ Do not attempt to disassemble the player. Disassembly will void the warranty and the unit will be permanently disqualified from any warranty services.
+ Do not mix directions when connecting cables to your player or PC. Connecting cables incorrectly may damage your player or PC. Also, do not bend or press
connection cables with heavy objects.
+ If you smell something burning or feel excessive heat while using the product, press the RESET button to stop operation and contact the place of purchase.
+ Touching the player with wet hands may cause damages and malfunctions. Handle the power plug only with dry hands (otherwise an electric shock may occur).
+ Listening at high volume(85 dB and above) for an extended period of time may harm your hearing.
+ For your protection, use the player in a well lit area where LCD screen will not overly strain your eyes.
+ 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.
+ All data stored in the player may become deleted when being serviced. Our Service Center does not back up files while repairing players. Please note that our
company is not responsible for any data loss from products entrusted to us for service.
+ Keep the player in cool and ventilated places, away from direct sunlight as it may cause deformation and damages to internal circuitry or LCD screen.
+ For your own safety, it is recommended that customers use the USB power adaptor and USB cable approved by our company.
+ If you are using a product that comes with an AC power adaptor, please use the genuine charger offered by COWON.
+ Precautions
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+ When connecting to a PC, use only USB ports on the mother board or a USB Host card. Using an external USB hub may not guarantee proper operation(e.g. USB
ports on a keyboard or an external USB hub).
+ When formatting the built-in memory, select the file system specified in the manual(e.g. FAT32 / FAT16 / NTFS).
+ Be 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.
+ Keep the player away from magnets and direct magnetic fields, as they can cause malfunctions.
+ Do not drop or expose the product to hard impact. This may result in malfunctions and/or unit failure, voiding the warranty.
+ If you find any abnormalities with the battery such as swelling, press the RESET button immediately to stop the operation and contact the place of purchase.
+ The price of the product may fluctuate due to unexpected commercial conditions. Our company accepts no liability to compensate for any price fluctuation.
+ <For MAC OS users>
‘EJECT’ procedure must be performed when removing the product from the Mac.
+ Precautions
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Warranty
PLENUE M
HD
Sound
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Micro USB Cable
Quick Guide
* Actual package contents may differ from the above images.
+ Package Contents
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LED
Power / Hold
+ Names of Parts and Functions
Before you start!
Micro USB Port
microSD Card Slot
Earphone Jack / Optical Output
Volume Up(+)
Volume Down(-)
Play / Pause
REW / Previous Track
FF / Next Track
Touch Display

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1. Power On/Off : Press and hold the button to turn on the
product. While turned on, press and hold the button to turn
off the product.
Hold On/Off 1), 2) , Display On/Off : Press the button briefly to
activate Hold mode. Press the button twice to turn off the screen.
1)
Hold Touchscreen Mode and Hold All Mode are available.
Hold Touchscreen : The touch display is locked, and only the
physical buttons can be used.
Hold All : The touch display and physical buttons are locked
except for the Power/Hold button.
2)
Hold mode can be adjusted in ‘ Settings ▶ System ▶ Hold mode’
3)
If the buttons or touch screen do not respond during use, press
and hold the volume + and - buttons to reset for 6 seconds
or more.
※ If the screen is turned off while the product is turned on, the LED
will blink blue.
4. Previous Track/Next Track : Press briefly to select the previous
or next track.
Rewind/Fast Forward : Press and hold to rewind or fast forward.
3)
1
2
4
3
2. Volume Up/Down : Adjusts
the volume in 140 levels. Each
level adjusts the volume by
0.5dB. Press and hold the
button to quickly raise or lower
the volume.
3. Play/Pause : Press the button
to play the track. While playing,
press the button to pause
the track.
+ Buttons
Before you start!