Cowon iAUDIO CW200 User manual

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PORTABLE DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER
iAUDIO CW200
User’s Manual

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This document is Copyright c 2001 by COWON SYSTEMS, Inc.
Redistribution of all or portions of the contents in this manual without the permission
of COWON SYSTEMS is prohibited.
iAUDIO is a registered trademark of COWON SYSTEMS.
COWON SYSTEMS also holds the copyrights of JetShell, JetAudio, and JetVoiceMail.
Illegal distribution or commercial usage of these products is prohibited without the
written consent from COWON SYSTEMS, Inc.
Also, we announce that usage of MP3 files created using JetShell or JetAudio MP3
conversion methods should be limited to personal usage, not for commercial purposes.
We inform you that violating the items stated above is an action that infringes the
domestic copyright law.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
All rights reserved by COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. 2001
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CONTENTS
I. iAUDIO
II . JetShell
What is iAUDIO?
Package Components of iAUDIO
Functions
Specifications
Name of Parts
Inserting Battery
LCD Window
Using for the First Time
Operating Controls
Detailed Controls
Menu Table
Precautions
Troubleshooting
What is JetShell?
Connecting iAUDIO and Installing JetShell
Configuration of JetShell
Spectrum Screen and Sound Effects
Downloading MP3 files onto iAUDIO
Removing MP3 files from MP3
Formatting Flash Memory
Sending Tracks directly from Audio CD to iAUDIO
File Management using JetShell
JetVoiceMail
Installing and using JetAudio
Contacting and A/S
Guarantee
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1. What is iAUDIO ?
iAUDIO is a multi-functional next generation portable digital audio device that plays MP3 files, which is a new format of
digital compression that reduces the size of files tenfold while maintaining CD-level sound quality. It can be used to record
lectures or meetings, and also for listening and recording FM radio broadcasts.
With an ultra-compact and fashionable design, the iAUDIO implements the highest quality of sound and possesses a wide
variety of capabilities and features. Also provided are JetShell, which is a software for downloading files and encoding MP3
files, and JetAudio, which is the world’s greatest integrated multimedia player.
Ultra-compact, fashionable and elegant design and strongly built cover
The iAUDIO has moved away from the typical design of MP3 players and implemented a stick-shaped fashionable and
ultra-compact design. The aluminum cover on the front and back of the body gives an elegant look. The iAUDIO is easy
to carry around and is strongly built and durable.
High sound quality
Using the MP3 technology of the worldly renowned JetAudio, the iAUDIO possesses the highest quality of sound,
giving the feeling of richness and delicateness. Also, tone control capabilities allow bass, treble, and loudness to be
set accordingly to preferences.
Voice recording capability
As well as basic playback capabilities, the iAUDIO also provides voice recording capabilities that let you record lectures
or meetings. You can utilize repeated practice by recording lectures and preserving contents of meetings.
Listen/record FM radio broadcasts
The iAUDIO has FM radio broadcast receiving capabilities that allow you to listen to FM broadcasts along with MP3
music. Radio broadcasts can be recorded as well.
Graphic LCD window, 2 jog levers
The iAUDIO has a backlit graphic LCD window that supports Hangul as well as English, Chinese, and Japanese. With
the LCD window you can easily check the track title, elapsed time, and play mode. Also, with the two jog levers you can
easily adjust various controls of the iAUDIO.
Ultra-power-conserving circuit
Built with ultra-power-conserving circuit the iAUDIO possesses a long playback time. One AAA battery can provide a
playback time of up to 9 hours.
MP3 conversion(encoding) software
The JetShell included in the iAUDIO package is a software that quickly converts music tracks in CDs into MP3 files and
downloads the MP3 files onto the iAUDIO. Thus, you can listen to music you have on CDs through the iAUDIO.
JetAudio
The iAUDIO package provides JetAudio, which is COWON SYSTEMS’s world-class integrated multimedia player soft-
ware. You can listen to music and watch videos on your PC with it.
Firmware download
The iAUDIO can be upgraded easily by using the firmware download function. The logo of iAUDIO can also be changed.
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2. . iAUDIO Package Components
IAUDIO MP3 player Earphone Battery (AAA size 1 unit)
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Installation CD Operating Instructions Manual USB Cable
(JetShell & JetVoiceMail, JetAudio)
Pouch Necklace
iAUDIO (MP3 player body)
Earphone
Operating Instructions Manual
Installation CD
(JetShell & JetVoiceMail, JetAudio)
Battery (AAA size 1 unit)
USB cable
Necklace
Pouch
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Bit Rate
Memory
PC Interface
File Transmission Rate
Battery
Button
Switch
Indicator
S/N Ratio
16 Ohm earphone
Output Frequency Band
Dimensions
Weight
3. Functions
MP3/MP2 Playback, Voice Recording, FM Radio Broadcast Retrieval and Recording
(maximum 9 hrs with 128MB)
Built-in Base Memory (64/128/256MB according to product)
Backlit Graphic LCD (file name, ID3 info, elapsed time, battery level, etc.)
USB interface
Long Playback Time : Uses one 1.5V (AAA) battery (maximum 9 hrs of continuos playback)
Global Language Support
Play/Pause/Intro Scan, Stop/Power Off, Record
Next Track/Prev Track, Fast Forward/Rewind
Volume Up/Down (Digital volume : 40 levels)
Storage/Management by Album possible (Album 1, 2, 3, 4, Voice Album)
Various Equalizer Modes (Normal, Rock, Jazz, Classic, User)
User Mode : Set Bass, Treble, Loudness, and DB
Repeat (Normal, 1 Track, All, Random, Repeat Section, Repeat Album)
Resume (Memorize Playback Position), Automatic Power Off
Hold
Control Backlight ‘ON’ Time, Control Scroll Speed
Firmware Download, Logo Download
Software : JetShell (File transmission, MP3/WAV/Audio CD Playback, MP3 Encoding)
JetVoiceMail (SC4 Playback/Record, Voice mail, Voice memo)
JetAudio (Integrated Multimedia Player)
4. Specifications
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Supports MPEG1/2 - Layer 2/3 (MP3), all bit rates within 8kbps ~ 320 kbps and VBR
Built-in basic memory (64/128/256MB according to product)
USB
Maximum 4M bps (500Kbyte/sec)
1.5V (AAA) 1 unit (maximum 9 hrs of continuos playback)
2 Jog Levers (PLAY, FF, REW, VOL UP/DOWN, MENU), REC button
HOLD
128 x 16 Bitmap (indicates track info) / Icon (battery level, mode, volume, album, track,
elapsed time, repeat, memory usage, equalizer)
95dB
6mW
20Hz ~ 20KHz
83.8mm x 35.9mm x 16.1mm (height x width x thickness)
40g (without battery)
What is DB (Dynamic Bass)?
The function that amplifies among the frequency band ultra-low frequency sounds
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5. Name of Parts
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Microphone
Earphone Jack
PLAY, FF, REW
Button
REC/A B button
HOLD switch
MENU, VOL+
VOL- button
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PC connection port (USB)
Battery cover
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Make sure to power off iAUDIO, before changing the battery
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7. LCD Window Ⅰ
Track Info / Menu Screen
Album No.
Track No.
Elapsed Time
Playback Order
Repeat Section
Memory Usage
Battery Level
Volume
MP3 Mode
Voice Recording Mode
FM Radio Mode
Equalizer
The Battery Level icon indicates how much longer the battery can be
used. Level decreases as battery is used.
(9 hrs > 6 hrs > 2 hrs)
When the battery is almost completely used, the icon starts to flicker,
and after about 30 minutes the power goes off automatically.
Shows how much memory is used.
For 128Mbyte memory, one block means about 21Mbytes.
(128Mbtyes ÷ 6)
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1. Install JetShell (exclusive program) using the CD provided.
For details, see ‘Connecting iAUDIO and Installing JetShell’ in the JetShell manual.
2. Insert battery into iAUDIO.
3. Connect the PC connection cable to USB port and the other end to iAUDIO.
(The power of iAUDIO will automatically turn on.)
4. Install USB driver.
5. Use JetShell to download MP3 files onto iAUDIO.
(There are sample MP3 files in the ‘MP3’ folder in the installation CD.)
6. Disconnect the USB cable connected to iAUDIO.
(If USB cable is connected to iAUDIO, the buttons of iAUDIO do not operate.)
7. Connect earphone to iAUDIO.
8. Press the PLAY button on the right side of the iAUDIO.
9. Music is played.
Connecting iAUDIO to PC without battery inserted causes failure in the device.
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There are two jog levers on iAUDIO.
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9. Operating the controls Ⅰ
MP3 Mode
Button Key Action Stopped Playing
Play current track
Turn power off
Move to next track
Automatically move to next track continuously
Move to previous track
Automatically move to next track continuously
Enter menu
Volume up
Volume down
Move to next album
Stop current track
Intro Scan
Play next track
Fast forward
After 3 seconds into track, moves to the start of track
Before 3 seconds, plays previous track
Rewind
Enter menu
Volume up
Volume down
Start/End Repeat A↔B (repeat section)
Delete track currently playing
FM Radio Mode
Enter frequency preset mode
(Maximum 12 broadcast frequency memory possible)
Turn power off
Increase FM frequency
Rapidly increase FM frequency
Decrease FM frequency
Rapidly decrease FM frequency
Enter menu
Volume up
Volume down
Start/End FM recording at current frequency
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In ‘Key Action’, means pressing the button for a short second and
means pressing the button for longer than 1 second.
Exit frequency preset mode
Turn power off
Move to next preset
Automatically move to next preset continuously
Move to previous preset
Automatically move to previous preset continuously
Enter menu
Volume up
Volume down
FM recording at current frequency
Delete current preset
The earphone acts as an antenna for FM radio.
Reception improves if you extend the earphone wire longer.
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Voice Recorder Mode
Play current track
Turn power off
Move to next track
Automatically move to next track continuously
Move to previous track
Automatically move to next track continuously
Enter menu
Volume up
Volume down
Start recording
Stop current track
Intro Scan
Play next track
Fast forward
After 3 seconds into track,
moves to the start of track
Before 3 seconds,
plays previous track
Rewind
Volume up
Volume down
Start/End Repeat A↔B
(repeat section)
Delete track currently playing
For PLAY/STOP, and MENU, press the jog lever inward, and
for REW, FF, + VOL, and VOL -, push the jog lever up or down.
Show remaining
recording time
Volume up
Volume down
Stop recording
Enter menu
Move to left menu
Move to right menu
Exit from menu mode
Move to higher menu
Menu Mode
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Operating Controls
Button Key Action Stopped Playing Recording
Button Key Action
Instant Recording
If you press two jog levers together for 2seconds when iAUDIO is powerd off,
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First, play the track you want to delete. While playing, press the REC/A↔B button for more than 1 second, and
the will appear in the LCD window.
Select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ using the +VOL and -VOL buttons and press MENU to delete track.
Press to play tracks, and again to stop.
When the player is stopped, Repeat Section and Intro Scan functions are released.
In iAUDIO, there are three modes, MP3 Mode, FM Radio Mode, and Voice Recorder Mode.
Pressing the MENU button shows the menu on the LCD window.
You can switch to the mode you desire by selecting using and .
When player is stopped, pressing the PLAY button for more than 1 second turns power off.
If the player is not played for more than 1 minute, power is automatically turned off.
Press the PLAY button to turn power on.
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10. Detailed Controls
Turning Power On
If HOLD switch is ON, PLAY button will not work. So, turn of the HOLD switch ‘OFF’
and then press the PLAY button.
Turning Power Off
Power cannot be turned off if the iAUDIO is connected to PC through USB cable.
Play, Stop
The iAUDIO has a resume function that enables the player to always start playing tracks
where it is left off last.
Delete Tracks
Switching Modes
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10. Detailed Controls
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Selecting Tracks
While playing, press the FF button to move to the next track. If is pressed after 3 seconds into track,
the track is played again from the beginning, and if the button is pressed before 3 seconds, the previous track plays.
Pressing FF or REW while player is stopped lets you go through the tracks stored in memory.
Moving within Track
Press the FF button for more than 1 second to fast forward. If the FF button is pressed until the end of the track,
the position returns back to the start of the track and fast forwards from thereon.
To rewind, press the REW button for a long time.If REW button is pressed until the start of the track, the position
moves to the end of the track and rewinds from thereon.
Use +VOL or VOL- buttons to control volume.
Pressing the button for a long time makes volume change continuously.
Control Volume
Repeat Section
The iAUDIO has a capability that enables a certain section of a track to be played repetitively. This capability is useful
in language study and such. To set the starting point ‘A’ press the REC/A↔B button while playing.
‘A’ will appear on the lower part of the LCD window.
Then, at the end of the section you want to repeat, press the REC/A↔B button again to set the ending point ‘B’.
‘A↔B’ appears on the lower part of the LCD window.
To release the repeating section, press the REC/A↔B button while playing the repeating section.
Intro Scan
Intro Scan lets you listen to all the tracks stored in memory quickly by playing only the starting 7 seconds of each track.
Press the PLAY button for more than 1 second while playing to switch mode to Intro Scan Mode. ‘Intro’ is indicated in
the LCD window and the front part of all tracks, starting from the current track, are played.
While listening to the intro of tracks, if there is a track you want to listen fully, press the PLAY button to release
Intro Scan Mode.
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First, switch to Voice Recording Mode and press to start recording. To stop recording, press again.
A voice album (SC4 file) is created. When recording from FM Radio Mode, the recording file (SC4 file) is saved as the last file
in the voice album. So, to listen to the recording file, you must switch to Voice Recording Mode.
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10. Detailed Controls
Do not connect the iAUDIO to the PC without battery.
If ‘Hardware Add/Remove Wizard’ runs, click ‘Cancel’ and pull out the USB cable. Insert battery and
reconnect the USB cable.
Connecting to PC
When USB cable is connected to PC for downloading files onto the iAUDIO, ‘PC Connected’ appears in the LCD window and
mode switches to PC Connection Mode.
While iAUDIO is connected to PC, tracks cannot be played. So, if you want to listen to tracks, you must pull out the PC
connection cable from the iAUDIO.
Low Battery
If battery is weak, the battery display in the LCD window starts to blink, and when battery is completely out, the iAUDIO
automatically turns off.
Hold
While HOLD is ‘ON’, the power cannot be turned on. So, make sure to switch HOLD ‘OFF’
before turning power on.
Switching the HOLD switch ‘ON’ makes buttons inoperative and prevents unwanted action caused by accidental pressing
of buttons.
Voice Recording
While iAUDIO is connected to the PC through the USB cable, the player is supplied power from the PC. Although
there is almost no battery consumption during this time, the battery must still be inserted in the iAUDIO.
One, All, and Ran Repeat Modes may cause the player to keep playing in an infinite loop and run the
battery out. So, be sure to stop or turn off the power of the player when not using.
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11. Menu Table
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MP3 Mode
A B C D E F
MENU Key Select with
Cancel with
Move with
Move to higher menu with
Menu Mode Alb Rpt Eq Scrl Backlit
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Mode Mode MP3 FM VR
MP3 : Switch to MP3 Mode
FM : Switch to FM Radio Mode
VR : Switch to Voice Recording Mode
Alb 1 2 3 4
Select album
Rpt Nor One All Ran Nor All Ran
Nor : Play all tracks in the selected album in order and stop after completing.
One : Keep repeating the current track in the selected album.
All : Play all tracks in the selected album in order and repeat.
Ran : Select a track in the selected album randomly, play the track and repeat the process.
Nor All : Play all tracks in all albums in order and stop after completing.
All All : Play all tracks in all albums in order and repeat.
Ran All : Select a track from all albums randomly, play the track and repeat
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Rpt
Eq Nor Roc Jaz Cla Usr
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Select Normal, Rock, Jazz, Classic, and User for equalizer.
Usr Bas Trb Loud Db Exit
Bas : Set Bass from levels -4 ~ +4.
Trb : Set Treble from levels -4 ~ +4.
Loud : Set Loudness from levels 0 ~ +4.
Db : Set Dynamic Bass from levels 0 ~ +4
Exit : Exit from User Mode.
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11. Menu Table
Scrl Speed = 3
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Scrl
Turn off scrolling of track info or set scrolling speed level from 1 to 5.
Backlit On time = 1 sec
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Backlit
Turn off backlit or set flash time from 1 to 15 seconds.
FM Radio Mode
Preset Station = 1
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Preset
Save FM radio broadcast channel
Select broadcast channel and enter Menu, select Preset and select Station.
FM Mode Mono Stereo
C
FM Mode
Set FM radio output to Mono or Stereo.
Backlit On time = 1 sec
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Backlit
Turn off backlit or set flash time from 1 to 15 seconds.
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A B C D
MENU Key Select with
Cancel with
Move with
Move to higher menu with
Menu Mode Preset FM Mode Backlit
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Mode Mode MP3 FM VR
MP3 : Switch to MP3 Mode
FM : Switch to FM Radio Mode
VR : Switch to Voice Recording Mode

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11. Menu Table
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Erase All 1 2 3 4 v d
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Erase
Voice Recorder Mode
All : Delete all data in iAUDIO
1,2,3,4 Album : Delete tracks in album 1, 2, 3, or 4.
v : Delete tracks in voice album (voice recording album)
d : Delete all data files except for MP3, MP2 , and SC4 files.
Rpt Nor One All
C
Rpt
Nor : Play all tracks in order and stop after completing.
One : Repeat selected track.
All : Play all tracks in order and repeat.
V.Act Voice Act = 0
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V.Act
Set Voice Active value.
What is Voice Active?
When there is no input sound while recording, the player automatically pauses, and when a sound is
inputted again, the player automatically releases its pause state and starts recording again.
This feature allows memory conservation.
Voice Act = 0 : No pausing while recording
Voice Act = 5 : Pause when level meter remains under 5 for 2 seconds.
While pausing, if a sound that exceeds 5 levels is inputted, pause is released and the player starts
recording again. The level can be set according to the recording environment.
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Mode Mode MP3 FM VR
MP3 : Switch to MP3 Mode
FM : Switch to FM Radio Mode
VR : Switch to Voice Recording Mode
A B C D E
MENU Key Select with
Cancel with
Move with
Move to higher menu with
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11. Menu Table
Backlit On time = 1 sec
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Backlit
Turn off backlit or set flash time from 1 to 15 seconds.
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Do not drop player or apply impact.
Shock is the major cause of breakdown.
Do not keep the player in high temperatures or
dispose in direct sunlight. Doing so may cause the
shape and color of player to change
Keep away from highly humid places. Do not disassemble the player
When cleaning, use a dry cloth to wipe the player. Make sure that the player does not get in contact
with chemicals such as benzene or thinner.
When leaving the player not used for a long time,
be sure to take out the battery.
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13. Troubleshooting
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iAUDIO doesn’t operate
Check that the battery’s polarity is correct.
Check the voltage of battery.
(If battery is out, the player won’t work.)
Take out the battery for a short while and reinsert.
The buttons of iAUDIO don’t work.
Check if the HOLD switch is switched OFF.
(Buttons are inoperative when HOLD switch is ON.)
No sound is heard after pressing the PLAY button.
Check that there are MP3 files in flash memory.
Cannot connect to PC or file download doesn’t work.
Check that the power of iAUDIO is ON.
Check whether the USB cable is correctly connected.
Check the USB device in the PC whether it is correctly installed.
Cannot read files from flash memory
Format the built-in flash memory using JetShell and try again.
Checking Firmware version
To receive customer support, you must check the firmware version.
When power is turned on the number that appears in the position
where elapsed time is indicated is the version of Firmware.
Low reception rate of FM Radio stations
Receiving capabilities of FM Radio stations are susceptable to your location.
How to reset iAUDIO to factory default settings.
While pressing the MENU button and REC button, press the PLAY button to turn on power.
MENU and REC buttons must be pressed until iAUDIO is completely turned on.
When you have troubles with the iAUDIO, check the following firsts.
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1. What is JetShell ?
JetShell is a program that allows users to download MP3 files in PCs to the iAUDIO or play/convert MP3 files. It is the
manager program for iAUDIO, offering functions for managing voice recordings and FM radio broadcast recordings files
(SC4 files) in the iAUDIO.
The program has the following features.
Download/Upload file to/from iAUDIO - MP3, MP2, SC4 as well as normal data files
File management structure similar to Windows Explorer
MP3, MP2, WAV, Audio CD, Playlist (.m3u) playback
MP3 conversion from audio CDs (encoding), Conversion between WAV/MP3, MP3 bit rate conversion
Conversion between SC4/WAV
Convenient file download using Download List
Support for a wide variety of spectrums, equalizers, and effects
CDDB
iAUDIO font setup and logo file download
Convenient usage
Specifications required for JetShell are as follows.
Pentium 200MHz or higher
32MB RAM or higher
Harddisk space of 10MB or more
256bit color
Windows 98/ME/2000/XP (NT not supported)
USB port
CD-ROM drive
Sound card, Speaker or Headphone (optional)
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