PORTABLE DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER
iAUDIO CW300
User’s Manual
CW300
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE
This document is Copyright © 2003 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.
All rights reserved by COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. 2003
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WARRANTY
WARRANTY
This product has been manufactured according to strict quality management and verification standards.
If in any case the product produces a manufactural flaw or natural failure during the quality warranty
term stated below, COWON SYSTEMS will pay due responsibility according to the contents stated in
this warranty.
Product
Model
Serial Number
Guarantee Term
Date of Purchase
MP3 Player
IAUDIO CW300
1 year from purchase (body : 1year, components : 6 months)
Verify if there are any items unlisted in the designated items of this warranty.
Always show this warranty when receiving service.
Be sure not to lose this warranty for it cannot be reissued.
Contents of Product Warranty
1. In any case the product produces a failure during normal operation within the warranty term,
COWON SYSTEMS will repair the product free of charge or provide compensations in accordance
with the compensation rule for consumer damages.
2. The following cases are charged for service regardless of the term of warranty.
Damage caused by careless handling of product.
Disassembling or altering of product for other purposes.
Damage caused by fire, earthquake, flood or other natural disasters.
Damage caused by shock.
Damage due to improper repairing services received from other service centers.
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Customer Service
If you have questions or need A/S for COWON SYSTEMS, Inc.’s products, send e-amil to the following address
or call the following number.
COWON SYSTEMS, Inc.
COWON SYSTEMS website
E-mail
Customer Support Office
Address
www.cowon.com
iaudio@cowon.com
82-2-3460-8282
STX building 7nd floor, 448-2, Do-gok dong,
KangNam gu, Seoul
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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
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Appendix A.
Appendix B.
What is JetShell?
Installing USB Driver and JetShell
Configuration of JetShell
Spectrum Screen and Sound Effects
Downloading MP3 Files onto iAUDIO
Deleting MP3 Files from iAUDIO
Formatting Flash Memory
Transferring Audio CD Tracks to iAUDIO
File Management Using JetShell
User Settings
Miscellaneous Functions
JetVoiceMail
Installing and Using JetAudio
Reinstalling USB driver
Upgrading Firmware
CONTENTS
I. iAUDIO
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II. JetShell
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1. What is iAUDIO ?
iAUDIO is a multi-functional 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. iAUDIO can be used to record lectures or
meetings, and also for listening and recording FM radio broadcasts.
Ultra-compact, lightweight and stylish one-body design
iAUDIO’s unique compact, sleek design provides skip-free music, maximum portability and durability. The aluminum
cover on the front and back of the body gives an elegant and contemporary look.
Rich and superb sound quality
World-class JetAudio's MP3 technology produces rich and superb sounds through a variety of effects by adjusting
Equalizer settings (Bass, Treble, Loudness & Dynamic Bass).
Especially, Dynamic Bass (see description in page 25) produces deeper and tighter bass sound than any other MP3
players.
High-quality voice recording capability
In addition to the MP3 playback, the professional voice-recording facility provides you with the function of recording
important notes, meetings or lectures. You can also save them to your PC for playback later on. The high fidelity
recording mode will ensure your recordings are perfectly clear.
User can choose HQ or UHQ mode for recording. UHQ mode provides higher recording quality than HQ mode.
Listen to the FM stereo radio and record it at the same time!
With its superb FM stereo radio receiver, you can listen to the FM radio and record it at the same time. It supports 24
preset channels and a variety of sound settings enabled by the equalizer.
Graphic LCD displays with multi-language support
iAUDIO has a backlit graphic LCD window that supports all international characters such as English, Spanish, Korean,
Chinese, Japanese, etc. LCD window provides you with easy access to track title, elapsed time, and play mode. User
can change logos, fonts, LCD display by using JetLogo and JetShell.
Ultra power-saving circuit
Ultra power-saving circuit enables up to 30 hours of continuous playback with one AA battery.
MP3 conversion(encoding) software
JetShell included in iAUDIO package is a software that quickly converts music tracks in CDs into MP3 files and
downloads the MP3 files onto iAUDIO. Thus, you can listen to CD music through iAUDIO.
JetAudio
With JetAudio, a world-class integrated multimedia player software, you can either listen to music or watch videos
on your PC.
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2. iAUDIO Package Components
iAUDIO (MP3 player body)
Earphone
Operating Instructions Manual
Installation CD
(JetShell & JetVoiceMail, JetAudio)
Battery (AA size 1 unit)
USB cable
Pouch
Neck cord
Remote Control (Option)
iAUDIO MP3 player
Earphone
Battery (AA size 1 unit)
Installation CD
(JetShell & JetVoiceMail, JetAudio)
Operating Instructions Manual
USB Cable
Pouch Neck cord Remote Control (Option)
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3. Functions
I. iAUDIO
MP3/MP2 Playback, Voice Recording, FM Radio Listening and Recording (maximum 9 hours with 128MB)
Built-in Memory (128MB or 256MB)
Backlit Graphic LCD (file name, ID3 info, elapsed time, battery level, etc.)
USB interface
Long Playback Time : Uses one 1.5V (AA) battery (maximum 30 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 (Album 1, 2, 3, 4, Voice Album)
Various Equalizer Modes (Normal, Rock, Jazz, Classic, User)
Adjustable Bass, Treble, Loudness, and DB* (* See page 25 for term description.)
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 Upgrade, Logo Download
Software : JetShell (File transfer, MP3/WAV/Audio CD playback, Audio CD ripping)
JetVoiceMail (SC4 Playback/Record, Voice mail, Voice memo)
JetAudio (Integrated Multimedia Player)
4. Specifications
I. iAUDIO
Bit Rate
Memory
PC Interface
File Transmission Rate
Battery
Button
Switch
Indicator
S/N Ratio
Max Output
Output Frequency Band
Dimensions
Weight
Supports MPEG1/2 – Layer 2/3 (MP3), all bit rates within 8kbps ~ 320 kbps and VBR
Built-in memory (128/256MB according to product)
USB 1.1
Maximum 6M bps
1.5V (AA) 1 unit (maximum 30 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
16 Ohm earphone : 8mW + 8mW
20Hz ~ 20KHz
82.5mm x 40mm x 18.6mm (height x width x thickness)
42g (without battery)
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