Cowon iAudio 6 User manual

User’s Manual
ver. 1.0 (EN)

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Before Using Your iAUDIO 6

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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 written
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 JetShell and JetAudio are copyrighted by COWON SYSTEMS,
INC.
• JetShell and JetAudio may only be used in accordance with the terms of license agreement and cannot be used
for any other purposes.
• The media conversion feature in JetShell 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.iAUDIO.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.
• 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.iAUDIO.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.
Before Using Your iAUDIO 6
All rights reserved by COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. 2006

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iAUDIO 6
Safety Tips
1) Introducing iAUDIO 6
1.1 iAUDIO 6 at a Glance
1.2 Package Contents
1.3 Features and Specifications
1.4 Identifying the Parts
1.5 Description of OLED Display
1.6 Charging iAUDIO 6
1.7 Windows 98 Driver Installation
1.8 Connecting to PC and Transferring Files
1.9 Firmware Upgrade
2) Using iAUDIO 6
2.1 Basic Controls
2.2 Switching Between Modes
2.3 Navigating through Files and Folders
2.4 Changing Settings
2.5 Using Pop-Up Window
3) Using Advanced Features
3.1 Playing Audio and Video Files
3.2 Listening to FM Radio
3.3 Recording Using Built-In Microphone or Line-In Connection
3.4 Viewing Images
3.5 Reading Texts
3.6 Transferring Files Using USB Host Mode
3.7 Summary of Controls
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4) Using Advanced Settings
4.1 Settings Menu List
4.2 JetEffect
4.3 Play Mode
4.4 Display
4.5 Timer
4.6 General
4.7 Recording
4.8 FM Radio
4.9 Information
5) Additional Information
5.1 Resetting to Factory Default Settings
5.2 Installation CD Contents
5.3 Converting Video Using jetAudio VX
5.4 JetShell Software
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.
• 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.iAUDIO.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 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 temperature 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 compensate for any loss
caused by price fluctuation.

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iAUDIO 6
iAUDIO 6 is a unique multimedia player developed and manufactured by COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. It is a
portable compact digital audio/video device that plays media files such as MP3 audio and MPEG4 video
files. iAUDIO 6 also offers FM radio listening/recording, voice recording, and direct encoding through a
built-in microphone or Line-in input jack, viewing texts and images, and OTG(USB Host) capabilities.
Highly portable, stylish and super-slim design
iAUDIO 6’s ultra-slim size of 76.1 X 35.6 X 19 mm (projecting part excluded) provides high portability and
convenience.
0.85 inch Hard Drive Storage MP3 Player
As the world’s first MP3 player using 0.85 inch hard drive, iAUDIO 6 can store up to 200 folders and 2000
files.
20 hours of continuous playback with the embedded lithium polymer battery
The ultra power-saving circuit of iAUDIO 6 enables up to 20 hours of continuous playback with a fully
charged battery. (Based on company test results.)
Audio playback
It supports various popular digital audio formats including MP3, OGG, WMA, WAV and FLAC (Free Loss-
less Audio Codec).
Movie playback
Video files of up to 15 frames per second can easily be converted and transferred with JetAudio VX. Trans-
ferred video files can be viewed in iAUDIO 6.
Text and image viewing
Easily view text and image files with iAUDIO 6. Text files can also be viewed while listening to music.
USB Host (OTG)
The USB Host capability of iAUDIO 6 allows direct downloading of images from digital cameras (*Not all
digital cameras are supported for this feature.)
Voice recording
Voice recording available using the built-in microphone or connecting an external microphone. This feature
is particularly convenient for recording meetings or lectures.
Introducing iAUDIO 6
1.1 iAUDIO 6 at a Glance

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Direct encoding (Line-in recording)
iAUDIO 6 provides a direct encoding feature that accepts an external audio source for 1:1 recording.
iAUDIO can directly accept through its Line-In jack any music from an audio device such as a Walkman,
MD (mini disk), old LP phonographs, or TV. iAUDIO can convert external analog audio signals and store
in iAUDIO.
Listening/Recording of FM broadcasts
You can listen to FM radio broadcasts and record them at the same time. You can also save Preset chan-
nels for easy selection of your favorite FM radio stations.
Wide and vivid color OLED
With 1.3 inch and 260 thousand color OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), you can conveniently check
the operational status of iAUDIO 6.
World’s most powerful sound effects
iAUDIO 6 provides the most unique, powerful and high quality sound, which is recognized worldwide. You
can take advantage of the following sound effects to suit your favorite music:
BBE: Sound effects that provide the clearest music.
Mach3Bass: A bass booster that enhances super low-end bass.
MP Enhance: Sound effects that compensate for missing sound segments in MP3s.
3D Surround: Three-dimensional surround sound effect.
Upgradeable firmware
We may occasionally release firmware upgrades to incorporate improvements to the device and sugges-
tions that users provide to us. You can easily upgrade your iAUDIO 6 with the firmware download feature.
Portable Storage Device
iAUDIO 6 is immediately recognized by a PC as a removable drive as soon as it is connected to a PC
through a USB cable. No software installation is required to use it as a storage device.
JetAudio provided
World famous integrated multimedia playback software, JetAudio Basic VX is included in your package.
Without using any other additional program, you can easily convert videos for iAUDIO 6 using the conver-
sion tool in JetAudio.
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Introducing iAUDIO 6
Earphone
USB Cable, Line-In Cable
1.2. Package Contents
Quick Guide, Installation CD iAUDIO 6
AC Adapter (Optional)USB Host Cable

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MP3, OGG, WMA,, ASF, FLAC, WAV, MPEG4 (video) playback, FM Radio listening and recording, voice recording, Line-In recording
TXT(Text), JPEG(Image) File Viewer (Image Zoom, Wallpaper)
0.85 inch HDD Storage(4GB), USB Host, File Copy/Delete
USB 2.0 Interface
1.3 inch OLED display with 160x128 resolution and 260K colors
Long Play Time: Up to 20hours (Based on company test result. Play time may be shortened if OLED is used often.)
Multi-language Support
Enhanced Integrated Navigator
Play/Pause during Playback, Record/Pause during Recording
Next Track/Previous Track, Fast Forward/Fast Rewind, Infinite Loop
Resume, Fade In, Auto Play feature support
Search Speed, Skip Speed Setting
Digital Volume Control :40 levels
Various EQ and Sound Effects (JetEffect)
- User adjustable 5-band EQ
- Normal, Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classic, Vocal, User
- BBE, Mach3Bass, MP Enhance, 3D Surround Support
Clock, Alarm, Scheduled Recording, Sleep Timer, Auto Power-Off
Auto display off feature to save battery power
Easy firmware download and upgrade
Title Display with ID3Tag or File Name
Display Product Info (Firmware version, Total Capacity, Total Usage)
1.3. Features and Specifications
Introducing iAUDIO 6