R2 USER’S GUIDE ver. 1.
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. Product specification may change without notice. Images contained in this manual may differ from the actual product.
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CONTENTS Before you start! 5 Using the Product Precautions Playback Screen Package Contents Music Selection Names of Parts and Functions Playback Settings Buttons Detailed Settings Basic Use 12 Additional Power Connection and Charging 19 25 Product Specification Connecting and Disconnecting from the PC Inserting and Removing the microSD Card Using Headphone Mode Troubleshooting Sound Source LED Indicator Connecting to Balanced audio Port Using Bluetooth Firmware Upgrade 4 27
Before You Start! PRECAUTIONS As these precautions are provided for the correct use of the product as well as user safety, be sure to familiarize yourself with t hem. 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 to all products manufactured or produced by our company. + Do not use this product for other purposes than those described i n this manual. products with displays(LCD, AMOLED, or Touch Pad).
Before You Start! PRECAUTIONS + For your protection, use the player in a well lit area where LCD s creen will not overly strain your eyes. + If you are using a product that comes with an AC power adaptor, please use the genuine charger offered by COWON. + Using the player in places with high occurrences of static electricity may cause malfunctions. + 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.
Before You Start! PRECAUTIONS + NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with t he limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequen cy energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Before You Start! PACKAGE CONTENTS R2 ver. 1.0W Quick Guide ver. 1.3W PLENUE R2 Micro USB Cable Warranty * Actual package contents may differ from the above images.
Before You Start! NAmES OF PARTS AND FUNCTIONS LED LED Power Button VolumeUp(+) Volume Down(−) Play / Pause REW / Previous Track Micro USB Port FF / Next Track Touch Display Earphone Jack / Optical Output Multi Button Balanced Audio Port microSD Card Slot 9
Before You Start! BUTTONS 01 04 Previous Track / next Track Power On / O f f Press briefly to select the previous or next track. Press and hold the button to turn on the product. While turned on, press and hold the button to turn off the product. Rewind / fast forward Display On / O f f Press the Press and hold to rewind or fast forward. 1), 2) button briefly to turn on/off the screen.
Before You Start! BUTTONS – VOLUME CONTROL SCREEN Adjust the 140-step volume control by swiping up or down on the volume control screen. Each level adjusts the volume by 0.5dB. If the Multi Button’s function is set to volume adjustment under system settings, you will be redirected to the volume control screen when touched. Alternatively, touch the volume icon on the top status bar during music playback to be r edirected to the volume control screen.
Basic Use POWER CONNECTION AND CHARGING 1. Micro USB cable connects the PC and Micro USB port. 2. The LED indicates the status of the battery charge. (Red : Charging, Green : ChargingComplete) - PLENUE R2 can also be charged with an authentic Micro USB DC adapter for smart phones. If 5V/2A or higher Micro USB DC adapters a re used, charging will be finished in approximately 3 hours. The charging time may vary if the product is in use while charging.
Basic Use CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING FROm THE PC 1. Use the Micro USB cable to connect PLENUE R2 to your PC. 2. Press and hold the - The maximum number of files and folders that can be recognized by the product: 70,000 / 70,000(microSD) button to turn on the product. 3. The connection image appears on the PLENUE R2 screen. - Disconnect the product after performing ‘Safely remove hardware’ f unction. 4.
Basic Use INSERTING AND REmOvING THE microSD CARD USING HEADPHONE mODE PLENUE R2 provides ‘Headphone mode’ to increase output for use with high impedance headphones. 1. Turn Headphone Mode on and off in ‘Settings ► Music ► Headphone mode’. 2. The icon in the upper right corner changes based on Headphone mode. * When Headphone mode is turned on, the output will increase, so please use caution. SOUND SOURCE l E D INDICATOR 1.
Basic Use CONNECTING TO BAlANCED AUDIO PORT PLENUE R2 has a high quality balanced line-out port that outputs + and - audio signals. 1. Connect balanced cable-supporting headphones (or a in-ear headphones) to the balanced l ine-out port (2.5mm). R− R+ L+ L− 2. Connect the receiver to the balanced audio port and check the icon status in the upper- r ight corner of the screen.
Basic Use USING BlUETOOTH You can connect to a Bluetooth-supported device to listen to music. Bluetooth settings are located under ‘Settings ► Bluetooth’. 1 2 1. Enable Bluetooth. 3. Select and connect to discovered device. 2. Search for device to be paired. + Place device within 1 meter of product. + Search ends automatically after 50 seconds. - You can select a connected device to terminate the Bluetooth connection. - Select ▶ to terminate a device pairing.
Basic Use USING BlUETOOTH - C A l l AlARm While the PLENUE R2 is connected to your smartphone, you will receive notifications for incoming calls during music playback. 1. Select the Call Alarm button to change to call alarm mode. (► ) 2. Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone and pair with the PLENUE R2. 3. If you receive a call during music pla yback, an alarm will sound and the top icon will change. ( ► ) - The call alarm function is only available when connected to a wired receiver.
Basic Use FIRmWARE UPGRADE The firmware uses built-in programs in the hardware and upgrades to improve product capabilities and fix bugs in the softwar e. PLENUE R2 may use the firmware to adjust product performance or methods of use without prior notice, and minor malfun ctions in the firmware may occur. How to upgrade the firmware 1. Download the latest firmware from the SUPPORT section of the website (http://www.COWON.com). 2. Use the Micro USB Cable to connect PLENUE R2 to the PC. 3.
Using the Product PLAYBACK SCREEN 5 6 7 ① Play / Pause the track. ② Press briefly to go to the previous track. Press and hold to rewind. 8 ③ Press briefly to go to the next track. Press and hold to fast forward. ④ Drag the bar to the desired pbeoint in the track. 4 ⑤ Navigate to the Music Selection Screen. ⑥ Go to the volume control screen. ⑦ Adjust the playback settings. If this icon is displayed, click on the album artwork to see the lyrics in the album information screen.
Using the Product MUSIC SELECTION Select a folder, artist, or album to view the corresponding track list. View track lists by folder. View track lists added to Favorites. View all tracks saved in the product. View track lists by artist. View track lists by album. View track lists by genre. View track lists by CUE/SACD. View track lists by new files. * In the Track List Screen, press and hold Screen.
Using the Product PLAYBACK SETTINGS 1 2 3 4 5 ① Navigate to Detailed Settings. ② Add the current track to Favorites. ③ Select the preset for JetEffect 7. ④ Replay a section of the track. ⑤ Activate auto rotation. 7 6 9 ⑥ Show time elapsed or time remaining. 1) ⑦ Set the skip interval in various units. (Extendedfunction of ‘previous track/next track’) 10 13 ⑧ Set the Rewind/Fast Forward speed. 11 12 ⑨ You can enable or disable Bluetooth.
Using the Product DETAILED SETTINGS JetEffect 7 Settings 1. In Detailed Settings, select JetEffect 7 . 2. Select User 1 / User 2 / User 3 / User 4 and set t he user presets. * Press the 4. BBE+ : Select and apply BBE sound effect. 3. EQ : Change the tone by adjusting the level of each frequency. 5. SE : Select and apply Chorus and Reverb effects. button to set the EQ and EQ filter values for all 10 bands. Touch the desired value to quickly change the settings.
Using the Product DETAILED SETTINGS JetEffect 7 Settings Select from 50 presets for JetEffect 7.
Using the Product DETAILED SETTINGS Music Skip interval : Set the skip interval in various units. (Extended function of ‘ previous track/next track’) Choose an interval of Track/2/3/4/5/10/20/30 s econds. Seek interval : Set the search speed for Fast Forward/Rewind. Choose an i nterval of 3/5/10/20/30 seconds for the search speed. Auto display off : If there is no activity for a set amount of time, the screen automatically turns off. Time : Set the current time.
Additional PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Model name PLENUE R2 Product Capacity Built-in Memory 1) : 128GB / External Memory : microSD SDXC Display 3.7” AMOLED Touch Display (480x800) Dimensions & Weight 61.5mm(W) x 112.9mm(H) x 13.9mm(D) / 154g Case Premium High-Strength Metal Body Buttons POWER, PLAY/PAUSE, VOL+, VOL- FF, REW, MultiButton CPU ARM Cortex A9 1.
Additional PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Audio Characteristics Battery & Power TI PCM5242 SNR 123dB Unbalance / 123dB Balance THD+N 0.001% Unbalance / 0.001% Balance (24bit, 48kHz) Stereo Crosstalk -132dB Unbalance / -134dB Balance Output 1.4Vrms Unbalance / 1.6Vrms Balance Output Impedance 0.8Ω Unbalance / 1.6Ω Balance Volume 140 levels Clock Precision Clock TCXO (Phase Jitter 1.0ps) Battery Built-in rechargeable lithium polymer battery 3,000mAh / 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING + I am still confused even after reading the manual. + files that I have stored do not appear in the list. COWON website(www.COWON.com) provides support for users of COWON products with FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions). Users are strongly encouraged to check out the website for further information regarding product usages and firmware upgrades. For individual inquiries, please contact us on-line as we will try to help you as best as we can.
For a Class B digital device or peripheral, the instructions furnished the user shall include the following or similar statement, placed in a prominent location in the text of the manual: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
