Cowon PLENUE D User manual
USER’S GUIDE ver. 1.4 EN
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Product specification may change without notice.
Images contained in this manual may differ from the actual product.
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.
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Introduction to website
+ The address of the product-related website is http://www.COWON.com.
+ You can download the latest information on our products and the most recent firmware updates from our website.
+ For first-time users, we provide an FAQ section and a user guide.
+ Become a member of the website by using the serial number on the back of the product to register the product.
You will then be a registered member.
+ Once you become a registered member, you can use the one-to-one enquiry service to receive online customer advice.
You can also receive information on new products and events by e-mail.
General
+ COWON® and PLENUE® are registered trademarks of our company and/or its affiliates.
+ This manual is copyrighted by our company, and any unauthorized reproduction or distribution of its contents, in whole or in part, is strictly
prohibited.
+ Our company complies with the Music Industry Promotion Act, Game Industry Promotion Act, Video Industry Promotion Act, and other relevant
laws and regulations. Users are also encouraged to comply with any such laws and regulations.
+ As soon as you purchase the product, visit the website (http://www.COWON.com), and become a registered member. You will benefit from various
member services.
+ This manual is based on product specifications, and various exemplary texts, illustrations, pictures, detailed functions and H/W and S/W
specifications contained herein can be altered without any prior notice by the copyright owner.
BBE information
+ BBE Sound, Inc. owns the license to the BBE name and information as applied to this product,
in compliance with USP4638258, 5510752 and 5736897.
+ BBE and the BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
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Using the Product 14
Playback Screen
Music Selection
Playback Settings
Detailed Settings
Additional 20
Product Specification
Troubleshooting 22
Before you start! 5
Precautions
Package Contents
Names of Parts and Functions
Buttons
Basic Use 10
Power Connection and Charging
Connecting and Disconnecting the PC
Inserting and Removing the microSD Card
Firmware Upgrade
CONTENTS
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+ Do not use this product for other purposes than those described in
this manual.
+ Handle manual, product package materials, accessories, etc with care
to prevent cuts and injuries to your body.
+ Do not view videos, pictures and texts stored in your player while
driving a vehicle for your safety. Operating other features of the player
is also dangerous and may cause fatal accidents while driving.
+ The wearing of earphones while operating a vehicle, exercising,
or walking may impair, mask or prevent recognition of emergency
signals, alarms, and announcements. Doing so may also be unlawful
depending on the region.
+ Do not use detergent or other chemicals on the product surface as
it may cause fading. In this case, wipe the soiled area carefully with
a soft cloth.
+ Do not expose the player in either cold weather of under 0˚C(32˚F) or
hot temperature over 40˚C(104˚F) such as inside automobiles. This
may cause fatal damages to your player.
+ Do not expose the player to water or keep it in a damp or humid
location for an extended period of time. If the player is damaged from
moisture as described above, product failure is then classified as a
user’s misuse.
PRECAUTIONS
Before You Start!
As these precautions are provided for the correct use of the product as well as user safety, be sure to familiarize yourself
withthem. 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.
+ Take extra care not to apply external shock or pressure when using
products with displays(LCD, AMOLED, or Touch Pad). Warranty
may be voided if damage occurs due to the aforementioned
circumstances.
+ Do not attempt to disassemble the player. Disassembly will void
the warranty and the unit will be permanently disqualified from any
warranty services.
+ Do not mix directions when connecting cables to your player or PC.
Connecting cables incorrectly may damage your player or PC. Also,
do not bend or press connection cables with heavy objects.
+ If you smell something burning or feel excessive heat while using the
product, press the RESET button to stop operation and
contact the place of purchase.
+ Touching the player with wet hands may cause damages and
malfunctions. Handle the power plug only with dry hands
(otherwise an electric shock may occur).
+ Listening at high volume (85dB and above) for an extended period of
time may harm your hearing.
+ For your protection, use the player in a well lit area where LCD screen
will not overly strain your eyes.
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PRECAUTIONS
Before You Start!
+ Using the player in places with high occurrences of static electricity
may cause malfunctions.
+ In case of using this device primarily for a storage device, it is
recommended to back up all data before use. Our company is not
responsible for any loss of data, for any reason.
+ All data stored in the player may become deleted when being
serviced. Our company is not responsible for any loss of data that
occurs during repair. Be sure to back up data to a safe place before
sending your device for repairs.
+ Keep the player in cool and ventilated places, away from direct
sunlight as it may cause deformation and damages to internal circuitry
or LCD screen.
+ For your safety, be sure to always use genuine cables provided by
our company.
+ If you are using a product that comes with an AC power adaptor,
please use the genuine charger offered by COWON.
+ 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. USB ports on a keyboard or an external USB
hub).
+ When formatting the built-in memory, select the file system specified in
the manual(e.g. FAT32 / FAT16 / NTFS).
+ Be sure to disconnect the power supply to the PC and USB power
adaptor during lightning or thunder storm, to prevent danger to the
user or the risk of fire hazards.
+ Keep the player away from magnets and direct magnetic fields, as
they can cause malfunctions.
+ Do not drop or expose the product to hard impact. This may result in
malfunctions and/or unit failure, voiding the warranty.
+ If you find any abnormalities with the battery such as swelling, press
the RESET button immediately to stop the operation and contact the
place of purchase.
+ The price of the product may fluctuate due to unexpected
commercial conditions. Our company is not obligated to providecash
compensation for any reason.
+ <For MAC OS users>
‘EJECT’ procedure must be performed when removing the product
from the Mac.
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PC
PC
PLENUE D
Quick Guide
WarrantyMicro USB Cable
* Actual package contents may differ from the above images.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Before You Start!
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PC
Touch Display
NAMES OF PARTS AND FUNCTIONS
Before You Start!
Volume Up (+)
Volume Down (−)
Play / Pause
REW / Previous Track
FF / Next Track
microSD Card
Earphone Jack
Micro USB Port
Power Button
LED
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Power On / Off 1)
Press and hold the
PC
button to turn on the product. While turned on,
press and hold the
PC
button to turn off the product.
Display On / Off 2)
Press the
PC
button briefly to turn on / off the screen.
1) Sleep mode can be adjusted in ‘Settings ►System ►Sleep mode’
2) While the screen is turned off, the touchscreen display will not
respond to inputs, and the LED will blink white.
3) If the buttons or touch screen do not respond during use, press
and hold the volume + and − buttons to reset for 6 seconds
or more.
* All Physical buttons can be locked except the Power button.
‘Button lock’ can be adjusted in ‘Settings ► System ►Button lock’
Previous Track / Next Track
Press briefly to select the previous or next track.
Rewind / Fast Forward
Press and hold to rewind or fast forward.
Volume Up / Down 3)
Adjusts the volume in 100 levels. Press and hold the button to quickly
raise or lower the volume.
Play / Pause
Press the button to play the track. While playing, press the button to
pause the track.
BUTTONS
Before You Start!
01 04
02
03
PC
PC
PC
PC
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1. Micro USB cable connects the PC and Micro USB port.
2. The LED indicates the status of the battery charge. (Red - Charging, Green - Charging Complete)
- PLENUE D can also be charged with an authentic Micro USB DC adapter for smart phones. If 5V/1A or higher Micro USB DC adapters are
used, charging will be finished in approximately 3.5 hours. The charging time may vary if the product is in use while charging.
- Be sure to connect the device directly to a USB port located on the back of the PC. The device may be unable to establish a connection
or be charged as the power supply from a front USB port or a non-powered external USB hub may be unstable.
- Fully charge the product before using it for the first time or after a period of disuse.
- For your safety, do not charge the product in an enclosed space such as under a blanket or inside a bag. Charge the product in an open
space.
POWER CONNECTION AND CHARGING
Basic Use
PC
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