Cowon D2 - VERSION 1.6 User manual

User Manual
ver. 1.6EN

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COWON D2
Thanks for purchasing COWON.
We always strive for your complete satisfaction of our product.
This manual contains user guide, cautions and other useful information about your COWON player. Please read
this manual thoroughly before using, to take full advantage of features in your COWON player.
Legal Notice
• COWON is a registered trademark of COWON SYSTEMS, INC.
• This product is intended for personal use only and may not be used for any commercial purpose without the writ-
ten consent of COWN SYSTEMS, INC.
• Information in this document is copyrighted by COWON SYSTEMS, INC. and no part of this manual may be
reproduced or distributed without the written permission of COWN SYSTEMS, INC.
• The software described in this document including COWON MediaCenter - JetAudio and jetAudio are copyrighted
by COWON SYSTEMS, INC.
• COWON MediaCenter - JetAudio and jetAudio may only be used in accordance with the terms of license agree-
ment and cannot be used for any other purposes.
• The media conversion feature in COWON MediaCenter - JetAudio and jetAudio may only be used for personal
use only. Use of this feature for any other purposes may be considered a violation of the international copyright
law.
• COWON SYSTEMS, INC. complies with the laws and regulations related to records, videos and games. Comply-
ing with all other laws and regulations regarding consumer use of such media is the responsibility of the users.
• Information in this manual including contents of product features and specifications is subject to change without
notice as updates may be made.
• This product has been produced under the license of BBE Sound, Inc. (USP4638258, 5510752 and 5736897).
BBE and the BBE symbol are the registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
On-line registration and support
• Users are strongly encouraged to complete customer registration at http://www.COWON.com. After filling out our
customer registration form using the CD-Key and serial numbers, you can receive various benefits offered only to
official members.
• 1:1 online support, news updates for new products or special events, and other services are available for our
registered customers.
• Each CD-key is unique and will not be re-issued in case of loss.
• Further information regarding the product can be found on the web: http://www.COWON.com
• Users will be able to find the latest information for other COWON products and download the latest updates for
firmware and software.
• Frequently Asked Questions and Answers can be found on the website.
All rights reserved by COWON SYSTEMS, Inc.

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Table of Contents
COWON D2
Precautions and Safety Tips
1)Before Using D2
1. Package Contents
2. Identifying the Parts
3. Charging the D2
4. Installing Windows 98 Driver
5. Connecting to PC and Transferring Files
6. Upgrading Firmware
2)Using D2
1. Button Control
2. Basic Operation
3. Music Mode
4. Video Mode
5. Picture and Text Mode
6. FM Radio Mode
7. Record Mode
8. Settings Mode
3)Additional Information
1. Specification
2. Setting to Factory Default
3. File Conversion Using COWON MediaCenter - JetAudio
Troubleshooting
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Safety Tips
• Do not use this product for any purpose other than described in this document
• Use caution opening the contents of the package to avoid injuries
• Refrain from using earphones if it might affect your awareness of your surroundings. For example, it can be dan-
gerous to use earphones while driving a motorized vehicle, cycling, running, walking, or even during exercises.
• Avoid any exposure to extreme moisture. Damage from moisture constitutes user’s negligence and will not be
covered by manufacturer’s warranty.
• Disassembling or modifying the device will void any warranty.
• Make sure the USB connection is made correctly to avoid any damage to the device or the PC. Avoid extreme
bending or pressuring the connection.
• Avoid any excessive force or impact. If there is an unusual odor such as burning smell or excessive heating during
use, stop using the device immediately and contact us through www.COWON.com
• Do not use the player with wet hands as it may cause damage and malfunctions.
• Do not listen to the player at excessively high volume for long period of time. Avoid using the device at excessively
high volume (>85dB) for any extended period as it may cause damage to your auditory functions.
• Avoid using the player at a location where static electricity is frequent
• Before any repair service, you should back up all data from the player. COWON SYSTEMS, INC. shall not be
liable for any loss of data or files during the repair.
• Only use the AC adapter and USB cable provided by COWON SYSTEMS, INC.
• During lightning or thunderstorms, disconnect the player from the PC or AC adapter to avoid a risk of power surge
or fire hazard.
• Store the player away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, fire and extreme cold environments. Excessive tem-
perature can damage the exterior, interior circuits or the display.
• When using the player as a portable storage device, important data should be backed up as frequently possible.
COWON SYSTEMS, INC. shall not be responsible for any unexpected data loss.
• Price of the player may fluctuate depending on the market condition, COWON SYSTEMS, INC. shall not com-
pensate for any loss caused by price fluctuation.
• Avoid viewing the display in very dark environment for extended period as it may cause excessive strains on your
eyes. To prevent any vision damages that may be caused by such strains, please use the device in properly lit
locations.

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Before Using D2
1.Package Contents
Simple stylus pen Earphone AC Adapter
Installation CD(COWON Me-
diaCenter - JetAudio, User
Guide), Quick Guide
USB Cable Line-in Cable (Optional)
TV out Cable (Optional) Line-in Cable Converter
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SD Card (Optional)

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Before Using D2
2. Identifying the Parts
Earphone Jack
USB Connection Jack
Reset
EXTport
Power/HOLD VOL-
MENU
VOL+
MIC
Display Simple stylus ring
SD/SDHC/MMC Slot
SD/SDHC/MMC Slot
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Simple stylus stand angle
Inserting Memory: Press the SD/SDHC/MMC
memory cards all the way in
Removing Memory: Press the memory card
slightly in and let it come out.

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3. Charging the battery
To charge the internal battery of COWON D2, connect D2 to a PC through a USB or connect it to an
AC power outlet using an adapter.
1. Connecting to PC via USB
: It takes about 7 hours for a
full-charge
2. Connecting to power outlet :
It takes about 3.5 hours for a
full-charge
- Battery status can be checked on the LCD display
- Using both USB and power adapter simultaneously may damage D2
- If you are using D2 for the first time or after using it for an extended period time, allow it to charge for sufficient
amount of period.
- It might be slow to power up depending on the battery’s charge status.
- For your safety, please use only the JetAudio AC power adapter.
- JetAudio AC Power adapter can be used for either 100V or 240V.
- During the charge via an AC power adapter, D2 can be used by pressing button
- USB charging does not work if the unit is connected to a USB Hub. It must be connected directly to a USB
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Before Using D2
4. Windows 98 Driver Setup
If you are using Windows 98 or 98 SE, you will need to install a separate driver when the player is
connected to the computer. Under windows XP, Vista D2 is automatically recognized.
■Installing Windows 98 Driver
1. Connect D2 with a computer via USB cable
2. “Add New Hardware Wizard” will appear as
shown. Click “Next”.
3. Click “Search for the best driver for your device
(Recommended)”, and then click “Next”
4. Click “Specify a location” and click “Browse”
button.

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5. Select “Win98” folder in the installation CD and
then click “Next” button. Drivers are also available
for download from www.COWON.com.
6. Once the drivers are recognized, click “Next”.
7. Continue to click “Next”
8. Click the “Finish” button to complete the driver
installation. The newly added drive can be seen in
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Before Using D2
5. Connecting to a computer and Saving Files
If you are using Windows 98 or 98 SE, you will need to install a separate driver when the player is
connected to the computer. Under windows XP, Vista D2 is automatically recognized.
1. Connect the player to a comput-
er using a USB cable provided.
2. Once it is connected correctly,
the following will appear on the
LCD screen.
3. The newly added drive can be
confirmed in Device Manager
or Explorer.
4. Start Windows Explorer or COWON MediaCenter - JetAudio.
5. Copy multimedia files (music, picture, encoded video files) from your computer to either ‘COWON” drive or
“SD/SDHC/MMC Card”
6. Once the file transfer is completed, Click on icon listed on Windows tray using left button on your mouse
7.To disconnect D2 from the computer,
click on the following message when it pops up.
8. When the “Safe to Remove Hardware” window appears, disconnect the USB from the computer and D2.
- The D2 can recognize up to 500 folders and about 5,000 files.
- If the COWON drive does not show up under Computer or Windows Explorer, Disconnect and re-connect the
USB cable and repeat the previous procedure again [For windows 98)
- If remove the USB connection within the windows software while the USB cable is connected to a PC, the
player is being charged through the USB.
- USB charging does not work if the unit is connected to a USB Hub. It must be connected directly to a USB
port on a computer.
- If using Windows 98, 98 SE, the “Safe to Remove Hardware” window may no t appear. If this happens, Exit
COWON MediaCenter - JetAudio (or confirm that the file transfer status window has been closed), and then
disconnect the USB cable from the PC.
- If a following message appears, please ignore the message.
6. Firmware
Firmware is a program embedded in the hardware. By upgrading the firmware, features of the product can
be enhanced and bugs and glitches be fixed.
Performance and menus may change when the firmware is upgraded without notice. Some beta versions
of firmware may have bugs that will be fixed in the next version.
Current firmware version can be verified at Menu - Settings - Information.
When upgrading firmware, always backup data stored in the memory to prevent any unexpected data loss
Actual firmware upgrade method may vary sometimes. For more information, visit our home page (www.
COWON.com).

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Basic Operations
1. Button Control
It turns on and off the power
It turns on and off the LCD
It switches on ‘Hold’
It controls the Volume
It moves the cursor left or right on LCD
It indicates the selected mode on screen
It indicates the selected mode on screen even during
charging the unit with an AC adapter
2. Basic Control
D2 has a touchscreen feature and you can control it directly by touching the screen.
To select a desired operation mode, touch it from the mode selection window.
Under each operation mode, touching the screen lightly will trigger a control screen to appear.
After a pre-set period time or if is touched, the control screen disappears.
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Basic Operations
3. Music Mode
Selects the previous music track or rewinds the current track.
Plays a music file or pauses it.
If a file contains an ID3 tag with an image, it will display the image on the screen.
Selects the next music track or fast-forwards the current track.
Close the settings screen
Inserts bookmarks during the playback.
Once a bookmark is inserted at a specific point during a playback of music, it is possible to start
playback at that particular point.
Maximum of 256 files can be added to bookmark.
Adds the currently playing music file to a DPL (Dynamic Play List)
Maximum of 256 files can be added to DPL (Dynamic Play List)
Displays Bookmark list
Used to find and play back bookmarked music files
Displays Play List
Used to find and play music files in the DPL
Displays File Browser Mode
Sets the boundaries for playback
All : Plays all music files regardless of folder
1 : Plays the currently selected music track
Folder : Plays music files located within the current folder
Sets the random play mode
Sets the repeat play mode
Selects JetEffect settings
Sets the sectional repeat. It can play back in repeat mode a minimum 1 second-length section of
a track.
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Expand selected folder
Execute/run selected file
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Selects the previous video file or rewinds the current video file.
Plays a video file or pauses it.
A video file may not play properly if it has not been converted using COWON MediaCenter - JetAudio
software.
Selects the next video file or fast-forwards the current video file.
Closes the settings screen
Inserts bookmarks during the playback.
Once a bookmark is inserted at a specific point during a playback of music, it is possible to start
playback at that particular point.
Maximum of 256 files can be added to bookmark.
Displays Bookmark list
Used to find and play back bookmarked video files
Displays File Browser Mode
Sets the boundaries for playback
All : Plays all music files regardless of folder
1 : Plays the currently selected music track
Folder : Plays music files located within the current folder
Sets the random play mode
Sets the repeat play mode
Selects JetEffect settings
Turns on the TV OUT (* This can be used only for playback purpose)
When TV OUT is selected, volume level is fixed and headphone cannot be used.
TV OUT can be cancelled by pressing
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※TV OUT cable (Optional)
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Expand selected folder
Execute/run selected file
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6. FM Radio Mode
Checks status of stereo or mono signals
Displays the country for radio signals, which can be changed under Settings mode.
Press it briefly to change the tuning frequency at 0.1MHz intervals. Press it and hold it to searches and
jumps to the next tuning frequency with good signals.
In preset mode, it changes to either previous preset channel or the next preset channel.
Closes the settings screen
Selects the Preset mode. In this mode, only the preset channels can be accessed.
Automatically searches the FM frequencies with good signals and enters them into the preset channels
Sets stereo or mono setting
Displays the preset search mode. You can add the currently tuned frequency to the preset channel or
delete a preset channel.
Sets the quality of the recording radio signals. Higher bps provides better sound quality but requires
larger file size.
Records the currently selected channel
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- D2 does not have a dedicated antenna. Instead the headphone wire is used to enhance radio signal
strengths like an antenna. Stretching out the headphone wire will improve signal reception quality. During
Radio recording, be sure to use the headphone to optimize sound quality.
5. Picture and Text Mode
Open images and text files by touching the screen
Images should be placed in PICTURE folder, text files in TEXT folder
Please refer to the list of supported file types for images and texts.
Closes the settings screen
Applies the currently selected image as the background on screen
Displays the image files in the selected folder in slideshow
Moves the cursor up.
Opens the currently selected folder or file
Moves up in a folder level.
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7. Record Mode
Plays back recorded files
Starts recording
Closes the setting screen
Records voice
Records through a Line-In connection
Selects the sound quality of the recording. Higher bps provides better sound quality but requires
larger file size.
Sets the volume level during recording.
Sets use of external microphone. Only stereo pin microphone should be used. (This setting can be
selected on in Voice Record mode)
Sets the duration for silent intervals before it creates a new file for recording. It automatically detects
the silent intervals in incoming sound and creates a new file when the silent interval exceeds the
specified duration. (*This setting can be selected only in Line-In Record mode)
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※Line-in Cable, Line-in Cable Converter (Optional)
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8. Settings Mode
1. JetEffect
1. Equalizer
· settings or manually set 5 Band Equalizers(EQ).
· Preset EQ settings include Normal, Rock, Jazz, Classic, Pop, and Vocal. Each preset EQ can be
edited to match user’s preference.
2. BBE
· BBE is the sound effect that provides clear music.
3. Mach3Bass
· Mach3Bass is the base booster that enhances super low-end bass.
4. 3D Surround
· 3D Surround provides three dimensional sound effects.
5. Stereo Enhance
· Stereo Enhance enhances stereo effect for fuller sound quality
6. MP Enhance
· MP Enhance: Sound effect that compensate for missing sound segments
7. Pan
· Pan adjusts the left and right volume balance.
8. Play Speed
· Controls the speed of music playback.
- Excessive JetEffect settings may strain sound and generate noise.
- For further information regarding JetEffect, refer to BBE MP at our website: www.COWON.com
2. Play Mode
1. Boundary
· This function sets the various ranges of files and folders.
· All: Plays all tracks in all folders
· Single: Plays only one track.
· Folder: Plays files in the current folder
2. Repeat
· Within the range specified in the boundary, repeat playback can be set.
3. Shuffle
· Within the range specified in Boundary, random playback can be set.
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3. Display
1. Language
· Sets the language in COWON D2
2. Title
· Sets how the player displays file names on the screen.
· Choose ID3 tag to display tag information (artist, title) while playback.
3. Play time
· Sets how it displays time information of current file.
·Play time shows elapsed playback time and Remaining shows the remaining playback time.
4. Scrollspeed
· Sets the scrolling speed for text displayed on the screen.
· Larger the number, faster the scrolling speed.
5. Wallpaper
· Sets the wallpaper for Music mode.
· If None is selected, wallpaper is not displayed.
· If Defaults is selected, default wallpaper will be displayed.
· If Custom is selected, the image set as Wallpaper in Picture mode will appear as the wallpaper.
6. Lyrics
· COWON D2 can display lyrics of music files that contain lyric information.
· When enabled, lyrics of the music file being played is displayed on the screen.
· Music files without lyrics will not display lyrics even if this feature enabled.
· For more information regarding using lyrics, please refer the COWON’s homepage (www.COWON.
com) under FAQ-How to use LDB Manager.
7. LCD Auto off
· Sets how long the screen stays on before it turns off.
· If there is no operation for a specified period of time, the screen will automatically turn off.
8. Brightness
·Sets the screen brightness.
9. Set Font Color
· Sets the default font color for display
10. TV-Out Methods
· Sets the signal out to TV
11. 7.5 IRE
· Sets the brightness of the signals to TV
· The 7.5 IRE is a U.S. analog signal brightness standard and is used in US, Korea, and other countries.
(Most countries use 0 IRE)
· Sets this if the TV is made for use in Korea or in U.S.
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5. General
1. Skip length
· Sets the length of playback time skipped when the buttons are pressed shortly.
2. Scan speed
· Sets the speed of Fast Forward/Rewind when the buttons are pressed and held.
· The faster the speed, the quicker scanning is possible.
3. Resume
· Saves the location of the music file played at the last power off.
· If enabled, when the player is turned on, it automatically plays from the last position where it was
turned off.
4. Fade in
· Gradually increases volume when resuming playback after stop or pause.
· Sets how long it takes to increase the volume.
5. Load Default
·Sets all the settings to default values except for the language
6. User defined button
·User can define a desired function for Pressing and holding button
Basic Operations
4. Timer
1. Time Setup
· Sets the current time.
· Sets the correct time setting for alarm and scheduled recording.
2. Wakeup mode
· Automatically turns on the player at the specified wakeup time.
· Music Alarm plays music and for FM Alarm settings, the last station to be listened to will run in Radio mode.
· For FM recording, it records the last radio frequency from the preset time during the specified time.
NOTE: FM Scheduled Recording uses more power than other features. Always make sure that the player is
fully charged before using this feature.
3. Wakeup Time
· Sets the time to automatically turn the player on.
· Once sets the alarm for one time use, Daily sets the alarm for daily use.
· Duration is the period of time during which the alarm will stay on.
4. Sleep
· Automatically turns off the power after a specified time.
· After the preset time has passed, the player will automatically turn off even if a file is being played at the time.
5. Auto Off
· When the player is stopped and no action is taken after a specified time has elapsed, this feature will auto-
matically turn off the player.
· This function does not operate during playback.

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6. Recording
1. LineIn bps
· Sets the audio quality of the file being recorded through Line-In.
· The higher Kbps, the better the recording quality is, but file size also becomes larger.
2. Voice bps
· Sets the audio quality of the file recorded with the built-in microphone.
· Files recording through the microphone are set to Mono by default.
· The higher Kbps, the better the recording quality is, but file size also becomes larger.
3. FM bps
· Sets the quality of the file being recorded during FM Radio listening.
· Also sets the quality of scheduled FM recording file.
· The higher Kbps, the better the recording quality is, but file size also becomes larger.
4. Mic volume
·Adjusts the volume level of audio recorded through the built-in microphone.
5. Line volume
· Adjusts the volume level of audio recorded through the Line-In.
6. Auto Sync
· Recognizes input sound through the Line-In and generates a new file automatically.
· If there is no sound input during a specified time period, a new file is created when recording is
resumed.
7. External MIC
· Sets whether an external microphone is being used.
· External microphone does not need separate power. Line-in Cable Converter (sold separately) can
be used
7. FM Radio
1. Stereo
· Select from Stereo and Mono when listening to FM Radio.
· Radio broadcasts that only support Mono will not support the Stereo feature.
2. Auto scan
· Automatically scans for FM frequency channels and sets to preset channels.
3. Region
· Selects the country in which you are listening to FM radio.
8. Information
· Version : version of the firmware installed
· Total Space : Total capacity of the flash memory
· Free Space : Un-used amount of flash memory

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COWON D2 – Specification
Supported
File Types
Music MP3 : MPEG 1/2/2.5 Layer 3, ~320kbps, ~48kHz, mono/stereo
WMA : ~256kbps, ~48kHz, mono/stereo
OGG : ~Q10, ~44.1kHz, mono/stereo
FLAC : Compression Level 0 ~ 8, ~44.1kHz, mono/stereo
WAV : ~48kHz, 16bit, mono/stereo
JetEffects(BBE, Mach3Bass, 3D Surround, Stereo Enhance, MP Enhance)
Video AVI : MPEG4 ~ 2Mbps, 320x240, 30fps, MP3 audio
WMV : WMV9 ~ 768kbps, 320x240, 30fps, WMA audio
TV OUT (TV OUT cable sold separately)
Record 32 ~ 256kbps recording and playback
Voice, Line-In, External Mic
Picture JPG
No limit on file size
Text TXT file Viewer
Supports Max. 2MB
Max. numbers 500 folders / 5,000 files
Radio FM RADIO : 76Mhz ~ 108Mhz, 87.5Mhz ~ 108Mhz
32~256kbps Recording
Display 2.5 inches 1.6M color TFT-LCD – QVGA (320x240)
Touchscreen
Internal
Memory
2GB, 4GB
External
Memory
1 Memory Slot for SD/SDHC Card or MMC Card
PC Interface USB 2.0 High Speed
File Transfer
Speed
Max. 35Mbps (Upload Max. 40Mbps)
Battery Internal Lithium Polymer battery
Battery Life Movie : Max. 10 hours of continuous play
Audio: Max. 52 hours of continuous play
Charging Time Power adapter: ~3.5 hrs, USB: ~7 hrs
Buttons 3 buttons (MENU, VOL-, VOL+), POWER & HOLD Switch
SNR 95dB (A-Weighted)
Tunable Fre-
quencies
20Hz~20KHz
Sound Output 16 Ohm Earphone : 37mW + 37mW
Dimensions 78 X 55.4 X 16.6 mm (LxHxD)
Weight 91g (Including the battery)
- The battery life is as tested under COWON’s standard testing settings and can vary for individual uses.
1. Specification
Additional Information