2 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.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE 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.
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 13 Additional Power Connection and Charging 18 24 Product Specification Connecting and Disconnecting from the PC Inserting and Removing the microSD Card Troubleshooting Using Headphone Mode Connecting to Balanced audio Port Firmware Upgrade 4 26
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 them. 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 in this manual. products with displays(LCD, AMOLED, or Touch Pad).
Before You Start! Precautions +B e 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. + For your protection, use the player in a well lit area where LCD screen will not overly strain your eyes. + Using the player in places with high occurrences of static electricity may cause malfunctions. +K eep the player away from magnets and direct magnetic fields, as they can cause malfunctions.
Before You Start! 좌측면엔 특징 없음) Package Contents 2 ver. 1.0W Quick Guide ver. 1.3W PLENUE 2 Leather Case Micro USB Cable * Actual package contents may differ from the above images.
BODY (좌측면엔 특징 없음) PC PWR BUTTON Before You Start! Names of Parts and Functions SIDE BUTTON PWR BUTTON BODY (좌측면엔 특징 없음) LED SIDE BUTTON Volume Wheel Multi Wheel BODY (좌측면엔 특징 없음) Power Button REW / Previous Track Play / Pause Micro USB Port FF / Next Track Touch Display microSD Card Slot Balanced Audio Port Multi Button Earphone Jack / Optical Output 8
PC PC CONNECT Before You Start! PC CT CONNECT Buttons PWR BUTTON PC 01 TON PWR BUTTON PWR BUTTON ower On / Off P PC CONNECT CONNECT PC 04 PC Press and hold the button to turn on the product. PC While on, press and hold the button to turn off the product. SIDEturned BUTTON PWR BUTTON 1), 2) Display On / SIDE Off BUTTON Press the Multi Button 4) Touch the Multi Button to quickly navigate to the playback, playlist, settings, or volume control screens. button briefly to turn on/off the screen.
Before You Start! Buttons - multi Wheel 1. DAC filter rolloff 2. JetEffect 3. PREV / NEXT You can adjust the sound by changing the filter type of the DAC. Turn the Multi Wheel to select a JetEffect 7 preset. Turn the Multi Wheel to select the previous / next song. * You can customize the function of the Multi Wheel from ‘Settings ► System ► Multi Wheel’. * Note that the Multi Wheel does not function when the screen is turned off.
Before You Start! Buttons - multi Wheel 4. REW / FF 5. Brightness 6. Volume Turn the Multi Wheel during playback to rewind or fast-forward. Adjust the brightness of the screen in 10 levels. Go to the volume control screen. Adjusts the volume in 140 levels. * You can customize the function of the Multi Wheel from ‘Settings ► System ► Multi Wheel’. * Note that the Multi Wheel does not function when the screen is turned off.
Before You Start! Buttons - Volume Wheel Adjust the 140-step volume control by turning the volume wheel or swiping up or down on the volume control screen. Each level adjusts the volume by 0.5dB. Alternatively, touch the volume icon on the top status bar during music playback to be redirected to the volume control screen. * Listening at high volume(85dB and above) for an extended period of time may harm your hearing.
Basic Use Power Connection and Charging PC CONNECT PC 1. Micro USB cable connects the PC and Micro USB port. PWR BUTTON 2. The LED indicates the status of the battery charge. (Red : Charging, White : Charging Complete) -P LENUE 2 can also be charged with an authentic Micro USB DC adapter for smart phones. If 5V/2A or higher Micro USB DC adapters are used, charging will be finished in approximately 3 hours. The charging time may vary if the product is in use while charging.
PC Basic Use Connecting and Disconnecting from the PC PWR BUTTON 1. Use the Micro USB cable to connect PLENUE 2 to your PC. 2. Press and hold the -T he 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 2 screen. -D isconnect the product after performing ‘Safely remove hardware’ function. SIDE BUTTON 4.
Basic Use Inserting and Removing the microSD Card Using Headphone Mode PLENUE 2 provides ‘Headphone mode’ to increase output for use with high impedance headphones. 1. T urn Headphone Mode on and off in ‘Settings ► Music ► Headphone mode’. 2. T he icon in the upper right corner changes based on Headphone mode. *W hen Headphone mode is turned on, the output will increase, so please use caution. 1. P roperly place the microSD Card in the microSD card slot as shown in the picture.
Basic Use Connecting to Balanced audio Port PLENUE 2 has a high quality balanced line-out port that outputs + and - audio signals. 1. C onnect balanced cable-supporting headphones (or a in-ear headphones) to the balanced line-out port (2.5mm). R− R+ L+ L− 2. Connect the receiver to the balanced audio port and check the icon status in the upperright corner of the screen.
Basic Use Firmware Upgrade The firmware uses built-in programs in the hardware and upgrades to improve product capabilities and fix bugs in the software. PLENUE 2 may use the firmware to adjust product performance or methods of use without prior notice, and minor malfunctions 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 2 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. ③ Press briefly to go to the next track. Press and hold to fast forward. 8 ④ Drag the bar to the desired point 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. * I n the Track List Screen, press and hold Screen.
Using the Product Playback Settings 1 2 3 4 ① Navigate to Detailed Settings. 5 ② Add the current track to Favorites. ③ Select the preset for JetEffect 7. ④ Replay a section of the track. 7 8 6 9 ⑤ Activate auto rotation. ⑥ Show time elapsed or time remaining. 1) ⑦ Set the skip interval in various units. (Extended function of ‘previous track/next track’) 10 13 ⑧ Set the Rewind/Fast Forward speed. 11 12 ⑨ Remember the last played track and resume playback when the power is turned on.
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 the user presets. * Press the 4. B BE+ : Select and apply BBE sound effect. 3. EQ : Change the tone by adjusting the level of each frequency. 5. S E : 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 Auto off : If there is no activity for a set amount of time, the product automatically turns off. 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 seconds. Auto display off : If there is no activity for a set amount of time, the screen automatically turns off. Time : Set the current time. Seek interval : Set the search speed for Fast Forward/Rewind.
Additional Product Specification Model Name PLENUE 2 Product Capacity Built-in Memory 1) : 128GB / External Memory : microSD SDXC Display 3.7” AMOLED Touch Display (480x800) Dimensions & Weight 67.9mm(W) x 116.7mm(H) x 16.5mm(D) / 192g Case Premium High-Strength Metal Body & Carved Glass Buttons POWER, PLAY/PAUSE, FF, REW, Multi Button, Multi Wheel, Volume Wheel CPU ARM Cortex A9 1.
Additional Product Specification Audio Characteristics Battery & Power AK4497EQ SNR 123dB Unbalance / 123dB Balance THD+N 0.0005% Unbalance / 0.0005% Balance (24bit, 48kHz) Stereo Crosstalk -137dB Unbalance / -139dB Balance Output 2Vrms Unbalance / 2Vrms Balance Output Impedance 0.6Ω Unbalance / 1.2Ω Balance Volume 140 levels Clock Precision Clock Dual TCXO (Phase Jitter 1.0ps) Battery Built-in rechargeable lithium polymer battery 3050mAh / 3.
PC PC Troubleshooting + I am still confused even after reading the manual. + Computer cannot recognize the player when connected. 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 PWR PWR BUTTON BUTTON 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.
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