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C O P Y R I G H T N O T I C E General • iAUDIO is a registered trademark of Cowon Systems. • This product is for home use only and cannot be used for commercial purposes. • The copyright for this manual belongs exclusively to Cowon Systems, and it is strictly prohibited to distribute this manual in whole or in part without prior written premission.
T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s Precautions 4 1) Before Using This Product 6 1. What is iAUDIO M5? 2. Package Contents 3. Features and Specifications 4. Part Names 5. LCD Display Window 6. Connecting to a Power Source and Charging 7. Connecting to a PC 8. Copying Files and Disconnecting From a PC 2) Basic Operations 13 3) Instructions for Different Modes 16 4) Detailed Description of Features by Menu 29 5) Additional Information 38 Troubleshooting Customer Support and A/S 41 42 1.
P r e c a u t i o n s f o r U s i n g i A U D I O Do not use iAUDIO for purposes other than specified here in the User’s Guide. Do not let the unit get wet or leave it in a damp place for prolonged periods. If the product is damaged from moisture as described above, product failure is then classified as failure by submersion, and no longer covered by warranty. Moreover, it may not be even be possible to repair the unit with charged for service, and you may no longer be able to use the product.
P r e c a u t i o n s f o r U s i n g i A U D I O Use only the AC power adaptor and USB cable provided by Cowon Systems Inc.. To remove iAUDIO when it is connected to a cradle or a subpack via USB cable, the “Safely remove hardware” or “Separate or take out hardware” Windows features must be used. Use only a soft, dry cotton flannel cloth to clean the product. (Never use water/ soap/benzene/detergent.
B e f o r e U s i n g T h i s P r o d u c t What is iAUDIO M5? It is the brand name for Cowon System, Inc.’s manufactured multimedia player. iAUDIO is a micro portable digital audio device that can play many multimedia sound files including MP3; record through a built in microphone and support text viewer. Portable, Stylish, Slim Design iAUDIO M5, with its super-compact slim design is not only convenient to carry, but also stylish with a high-quality aluminum external finish on most of the unit.
C o m p o n e n t s i n t h e P a c k a g e 7 C o m p o n e n t s i n t h e P a c k a g e LCD Remote Control(Optional) iAUDIO (MP3 Player Main Body) Subpack(Optional) Install CD (JetShell, JetAudio) Quick Guide USB 2.0 Cable Bundled Earphones AC Adapter Line-in Recording Cable(Optional) Cradle(Optional) iAUDIO M5 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
F e a t u r e s & S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Features MP3, OGG, WMA, ASF, FLAC, WAV, Voice Recording, Line-In Recording TXT(Text)File Viewer ■ Built-In HDD(20GB/30GB), File Manager, File Copy/Delete ■ USB 2.0 Interface ■ 4Gray LCD, 160x128 dot resolution ■ Long Playback Time : Maximum 14 hour playback (35 hours for iAUDIO M5L) (Based on the company test standards, the playback time may be reduced when using the LCD.
N a m e s o f P a r t s 9 Names of Parts Top Charging Indicator Earphone Jack Display Left Right Front Power / Hold Switch +(VOL+) Volumeincrease,movecursor up,increasesetupvalue USB Lever(MENU/Navigation) REC /A B Button PLAY Button Enter Menu/Navigation ◀◀(REW) Previoussong,rewind MIC ▶▶(FF) Nextsong,Fastforward -(VOL-) Volumedecrease,movecursor down,decreasesetupvalue Reset Bottom밑면 Connector iAUDIO M5 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
L C D D i s p l a y LCD Display Playback mode Playback Boundary Hold (main unit, remote Section repeat control) Remaining battery charge Current time Current track/Total tracks Artist Album title Song title Progress bar Playback time BIT RATE SAMPLING RATE Total duration Volume 5 Band EQ JetEffect (BBE, M3B, 3D, MP) The battery level icon indicates the remaining time for use. Fewer bars are displayed as the battery charge decreases.
C o n n e c t i n g t o a P C 11 Connecting to a PC 1. Connect the USB port to the PC with the supplied USB cable. 2. If the connection is correct, the following figure appears on LCD. 3. You may confirm the newly added drive with a Windows Explorer. -You can connect using the separately-sold subpack (cradle). -Never connect the USB cable and adapter to the device’s USB port while the sub-pack (cradle) is in use because it can cause a malfunction.
B a s i c O p e r a t i o n s 1. Simple Operations Playback Different Song Playback and Volume Adjustment Power Off 1. Connect the earphone to main unit (when using the remote control, connect it to the main unit, and connect the earphone to remote control). 2. A long upward push of the power switch will turn the power ON. 3. The initial screen and the stand-by screen (after logo setup) will appear (you may make it automatically playback according to the setup). 4.
B a s i c O p e r a t i o n s 13 3. Basic Operations for Using Menu e.g. Changing JetEffect EQ from NOR (Normal) to ROC (Rock): JetEffect PlayMode Display Timer General Recording Information Digital Music Mode JetEffect PlayMode Display Timer General Recording Information Menu Item Selection Press the lever or push the lever toward the ▶▶ direction to enter the submenu of the selected menu. Enter the Menu Hold and press the lever for 2 seconds to enter the menu.
B a s i c O p e r a t i o n s 4. Basic Operations for Using the Navigator E x p a n d P l a y n o w A d d t o L i s t P l a y n o w A d d t o L i s t iAUDIO Folder structure Entering the Navigator A short-tap on the lever allows you to enter the Navigator screen. ■ ■ ■ ■ Navigator Item Selection If you select and open a folder, press the lever to launch the popup window and then select Expand.
I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r D i f f e r e n t M o d e s 15 1. Digital Music Mode(audio file playback and running text viewer) In digital music mode, you can play music files saved on your hard drive or view saved document files. ■ Multi-Media File Playback 1. Turn the power ON, after both the initial screen and the logo screen appear, the stand-by screen with basic information appears. 2. Press the “PLAY” button to playback audio files or encoded video files. 3.
I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r D i f f e r e n t M o d e s 1. Connect iAUDIO to a PC with the USB cable. 2. Copy the text file you want to see in iAUDIO to the “TEXTFILE” folder in iAUDIO. 3. Disconnect iAUDIO and the PC. 4. Turn the power ON and select a text file saved in the “TEXTFILE” folder with the Navigator. This will enable text file viewing. 5. Moving the lever +, - will move the text line by line, and moving the lever with ◀◀ ,▶▶ will move the text page by page. 6.
I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r D i f f e r e n t M o d e s ■ 17 Dynamic Play-List (Referred to hereafter as DPL) Setup ■ Adding songs to the DPL ■ Removing songs from the DPL It is a feature that allows the user to easily edit the songs he/she wants in a List and listen to them. There is a built-in folder called “D-PLAYLIST” on the player, and this folder will not be recognized by the computer. The user may add/delete songs he/she wants and enter the “D-PLAYLIST” folder to listen to those songs.
I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r D i f f e r e n t M o d e s ■ Bookmark Setup ■ Adding songs to BOOKMARK ■ Removing songs from BOOKMARK Bookmark is a feature to setup a desired starting point for each song. A special folder called “BOOKMARK” is already on the hard disk, and the folder will not be recognized by the computer. When you setup a bookmark at the desired location for a certain file, you may playback the file at that location any time you want. 1.
I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r D i f f e r e n t M o d e s ■ 19 Playlist (M3U Playlist) Setup A folder called “PLAYLIST” already exists in the upper most folder of the hard disk, and the user may create a Playlist (M3U) as he/she prefers. (An M3U file is a list file in which the sequence of audio files is entered.) 1. To create an M3U file, connect iAUDIO to a PC with the USB cable. 2. Run the program (JetAudio, WinAmp) that can create M3U files. 3.
I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r D i f f e r e n t M o d e s 3. LineIn Record Mode(Recording Using a Stereo Cable) *The accessory kit must be purchased separately. Linein Rec mode allows you to record sounds coming from other audio devices to iAUDIO by connecting separately sold stereo cable to the Line In terminal of Subpack or cradle which have to be separately purchased. CDP Playback 1. Connect the subpack (cradle) to iAUDIO’s connector. 2.
I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r D i f f e r e n t M o d e s separately. 21 4. File Manager Mode (file managing) File Manager Mode allows you to manage (delete, copy) files in iAudio ■ Managing iAUDIO 1. Turn the power ON, then go to File Manager Mode. 2. You can view folders and files in iAUDIO like you can in the Navigator. 3. Moving and going into folders in File Manager mode is the same as in Navigator mode. 4. When selecting a folder, a pop-up window appears with four menus.
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B u t t o n U s e r G u i d e f o r E a c h M o d e ■ 23 Voice Record/LineIn Record Mode Key Operation While Stopped Plays back the recorded file Play During Recording Pause or records continuously Navigator Mode MENU Setup Menu + Volume up - Volume down REC/A B Start recording In the key operation, indicates to press once and Stop recording indicates to hold down longer than 1 second. iAUDIO M5 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
D e t a i l e d S p e c i f i c a t i o n s f o r E a c h M e n u F u n c t i o n 1.
D e t a i l e d S p e c i f i c a t i o n s f o r E a c h M e n u F u n c t i o n 25 2. Menu From the initial screen, you can go into Settings or choose Digital Music, Voice Rec, Line-In Rec and File Manager mode. For mode changes, please refer to simple operations by mode. 3.
D e t a i l e d S p e c i f i c a t i o n s f o r E a c h M e n u F u n c t i o n JetEffect Equalizer BBE Mach3Bass MP Enhance 3D Surround Pan JetEffect Equalizer BBE Mach3Bass MP Enhance 3D Surround Pan 6 8 ON 6 0 6 8 ON 6 0 5. 3D Surround 3D Surround provides a 3D sound effect. 6. Pan Pan is a feature to adjust the balance of left and right volumes. - Excessive adjustments to the JetEffect setup can create noise or distort the sound.
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D e t a i l e d S p e c i f i c a t i o n s f o r E a c h M e n u F u n c t i o n Display Language Song Title Play Time AlbumScroll Title Scroll Lyrics Scroll Speed Display Title Scroll Lyrics Scroll Speed Contrast(M) Contrast(R) Backlight Time(M) Backlight Time(R) Display Title Scroll Lyrics Scroll Speed Contrast(M) Contrast(R) Backlight Time(M) Backlight Time(R) Display Title Scroll Lyrics Scroll Speed Contrast(M) Contrast(R) Backlight Time(M) Backlight Time(R) Display Title Scroll Lyri
D e t a i l e d S p e c i f i c a t i o n s f o r E a c h M e n u F u n c t i o n Timer Clock Alarm Sleep AutoOff 29 2. Alarm It can automatically turn on the device at a designated time. The alarm goes on once when set to Once, every day when set to Everyday, Monday to Friday when set to Mon ~ Fri. Duration(Dur) indicates how long the alarm will go off, and the device is automatically turned off when the duration time is over.
D e t a i l e d S p e c i f i c a t i o n s f o r E a c h M e n u F u n c t i o n General Skip Length Scan Speed Resume AutoPlay FadeIn Controls Load Default General Skip Length Scan Speed Resume AutoPlay FadeIn Controls Load Default General Skip Length Scan Speed Resume AutoPlay FadeIn Controls Load Default Track x64 ON OFF 2s Track x64 ON OFF 2s Track x64 ON OFF 2s PLAY-long JetEffect Boundary/Shuffle Equalizer Add to DPL Add to Bookmark Lyrics On/Off General Scan Speed Resume AutoPl
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A d d i t i o n a l I n f o r m a t i o n 1. Installing the Device Driver It requires a separate driver installation process when it is connected to a PC running Windows 98 and 98 SE for the first time. ■ Driver installation 1. Connect the device to the PC using a USB cable. (Please refer 7) Connecting to a PC Before Using). 2. The Add New Hardware wizard window, shown in the picture, appears. Click Next. 3. Check "Search for the best driver for your device" and click Next. 4.
A d d i t i o n a l I n f o r m a t i o n 33 5. Choose the “Win98” folder from the CD-ROM drive and click OK. (You can also download the file from the “Download” menu at our homepage: www.iAUDIO.com.) 6. After designating the desired location for saving the file, click Next. 7. Click Next again. 8. Click finish, and the driver installation is complete. You can view the newly added drive from Windows Explorer. iAUDIO M5 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
A d d i t i o n a l I n f o r m a t i o n 2. Upgrading the Firmware Firmware is a built-in hardware program, and it can improve the product’s functions or debug it through an upgrade. The functions and the menu are subject to change without warning through firmware upgrades, and some beta version firmware can have minor errors in their operation which will be corrected in the final version. ■ Upgrading Firmware 1. Connect the device to the PC using a USB cable. (Refer to 7.
T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Symptom iAUDIO does not power on. I can’t hear any sound at all, or there is noise. Procedure Explanation See if the same problem persists after the adapter is connected. If the internal battery is completely discharged, then recharge it with the adapter. Depending on the discharge status, it can take up to 10 seconds for the power to come back on even after connecting the adapter. iAUDIO does not respond at all. Press the RESET.
W h a t i s J e t S h e l l ? The current manual was written based on JetShell Pro version. Please be informed that JetShell Basic version does not contain MP3 Encoding andfile converting features. What is JetShell? JetShell is the iAUDIO manager program providing the following features: • Downloading/Uploading files from/to iAUDIO.
C o n n e c t i n g i A U D I O a n d I n s t a l l i n g J e t S h e l l 37 For Windows 98 / 98 SE 1. Do not perform the following steps if you are using an Operating System other than Windows 98 SE. 2. The E:\ drive shown in the illustration is an example, and it may be different from the actual drive name used by your PC. It was given for your reference only. 3. Connect the USB ports of iAUDIO to your PC using the provided USB cable.
C o n n e c t i n g i A U D I O a n d I n s t a l l i n g J e t S h e l l 5. Check "Specify a location" and click Browse. 6. From the "Browse" window, select the [Win98] folder on the iAUDIO Installation CD, and click OK. 7. Click on [Next] button when the [Add Hardware Wizard] window appears with the title ‘iAUDIO M5 Digital Audio Player’. 8. The driver files are copied and installed from the Installation CD.
I n t r o d u c i n g J e t S h e l l 39 Introducing JetShell The Whole View Play and MP3 Management Section File Management Section File Management Window Memory Management Section Download List Management Section When JetShell is running, it controls the iAUDIO.
I n t r o d u c i n g J e t S h e l l File Management Section The File Management Section of JetShell looks just like Windows Explorer. The left window shows folders, disks, and CD-ROM drives in a tree structure, and the right window shows the files in current folder. Memory Management Section The bottom part of JetShell consists of ‘Memory Management Section’ and ‘Download List.’When iAUDIO is working normally, the red lamp flashes with the message ‘iAUDIO is working’ as shown in the figure.
S p e c t r u m D i s p l a y a n d S o u n d E f f e c t s 41 Spectrum Display and Sound Effects JetShell displays visually cool spectrums. When you click on the spectrum display area, the screen changes as follows. You can also enjoy various equalizers and sound effects. Various Equalizers Various Sound Effects iAUDIO M5 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
D o w n l o a d i n g M u s i c f i l e s t o i A U D I O D o w n l o a d i n g M u s i c f i l e s t o i A U D I O 1. Downloading music files to iAUDIO is very simple. Select files to download from the "File Management Window" and click down arrow. 2. Or you can also drag and drop the selected files from the "File Management Window" to the "Flash Memory Management Window". 3. The progress window appears. Backlight turns on when transmitting.
Deleting MP3 files in iAUDIO / Formatting HDD 43 Deleting MP3 Files from iAUDIO You can delete files in iAUDIO in the same manner as in Windows Explorer. Select the files to delete and click on the button. Then the confirmation window "Delete from flash memory?" appears. Click ‘Yes’ to delete them. You can also delete files from the pop-up menu that appears when you right click your mouse after selecting a file in the memory window. Formatting HDD iAUDIO requires formatting as HDD does.
C o n v e r t i n g A u d i o C D T r a c k s t o M P 3 F i l e s a n d D o w n l o a d i n g T h e m t o i A U D I O Converting Audio CD Tracks to MP3 Files and Downloading Them to iAUDIO With JetShell, you can easily convert your Audio CD into MP3 files and download them to iAUDIO. Since the Audio CD tracks are digitally converted to MP3 without transforming them to wave files first, the speed is very fast. 1.
C o n v e r t i n g A u d i o C D T r a c k s t o M P 3 F i l e s a n d D o w n l o a d i n g T h e m t o i A U D I O 45 4. The converting process is displayed as shown below. iAUDIO M5 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
T o C o n v e r t V a r i o u s F i l e s To Convert a WAV File to an MP3 File This is a function that changes a WAV file to an MP3 on the PC. Click File Menu from JetShell and then click the WAV to MP3 conversion button. The conversion window appears. To Convert a WMA File To an MP3 File This is a function that changes a WMA file to a MP3 on a PC. Click File Menu from JetShell and then click the WMA to MP3 conversion button. iAUDIO M5 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
T o C o n v e r t V a r i o u s F i l e s 47 The conversion window appears. To Convert an MP3 File to a WAV File This is a function that changes an MP3 file to a WAV file on a PC. Click File Menu from JetShell and then click the MP3 to WAV conversion button. The conversion window appears. iAUDIO M5 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
O t h e r F e a t u r e s 1. Ripping Enhanced CD For some enhanced CDs, you cannot directly select the tracks on the CD. In this case, you can right click your mouse on button and select a track to convert to file as shown in the picture below. However, for some Audio CDs for which copy protection technology is applied, this ripping method may not work. What is an enhanced CD? This is an audio CD that contains video or data for a PC. The tracks appear when you right click your mouse. 2.
O t h e r F e a t u r e s 49 3. Editing ID3 Tag You can edit the ID3 tag of a MP3 file by selecting [Tools] – [Edit MP3 ID3 Tag] from the JetShell menu. 4. Changing MP3 Bitrate You can change the bitrate of MP3 files by selecting [MP3 Bit Rate Conversion] from the menu. 5. Downloading Logo File You can download a logo file to change the logo screen that appears when iAUDIO powers on. Select [Download Logo File] from the menu. When the "Open" window appears, select the desired logo file and click Open.
I n s t a l l i n g a n d U s i n g J e t A u d i o Installing and Using JetAudio The worldwide renowned integrated multimedia player ‘JetAudio’ is included in the iAUDIO Installation CD. To install ‘JetAudio’, run the file "CD-ROM:\JetAudio\setup.exe." For detailed information on using JetAudio, refer to the JetAudio ‘Help’ after installation, or post your question on the Q&A board at the site "http://www.JetAudio.com." iAUDIO M5 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
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