D3 USER’S GUIDE ver. 1.
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A PLENUE 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 Audio Output Setting 18 Detailed Settings Basic Use 11 Additional Power Connection and Charging 25 Product Specification Connecting and Disconnecting from the PC Inserting and Removing the microSD Card Connecting to Balanced Audio Port Troubleshooting 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 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.
Before You Start! PRECAUTIONS + 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. +D o 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.
Before You Start! PACKAGE CONTENTS D3 ver. 1.0W Quick Guide ver. 1.5W PLENUE D3 USB Type-C Cable * Actual package contents may differ from the above images.
Before You Start! NAMES OF PARTS AND FUNCTIONS LED Volume Wheel Earphone Jack Power Button REW / Pevious Track Balanced Audio Port Play / Pause FF / Next Track USB Type-C Port Touch Display microSD Card Slot 8
TON TON PC CONNECT PWR BUTTON PWR BUTTON Before You Start! PC CONNECT BUTTONS PWR BUTTON SIDE BUTTON SIDE BUTTON 01 PC PCCONNECT CONNECT PWR BUTTON Power ON / OFF Press and hold the SIDE BUTTON PWR BUTTON PWR BUTTON SIDE BUTTON Display ON / OFF 2) Press the Previous Track / Next Track Press briefly to select the previous or next track. button to turn on the product.1) While turned on, press and hold the 03 button to turnBODY off the product.
Before You Start! BUTTONS - VOLUME WHEEL -A djust the 140-step volume control by turning the volume wheel or swiping up or down on the volume control screen. lternatively, touch the volume icon on the top status bar during music playback -A to be redirected to the volume control screen. * The receiver must be connected for volume control. * Listening at high volume(85dB and above) for an extended period of time may harm your hearing.
Basic Use POWER CONNECTION AND CHARGING PC 1. USB cable connects the PC and USB port. 2. The LED indicates the status of the battery charge. (Red : Charging, Green : Charging Complete) -P LENUE D3 can also be charged with an authentic USB DC adapter for smart phones. If 5V/1A or higher 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.
Basic Use CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING FROM THE PC 1. Use the USB cable to connect PLENUE D3 to your PC. 2. Press and hold the button to turn on the product. 3. The connection image appears on the PLENUE D3 screen. - The maximum number of files and folders that can be recognized by the product. 4. Also make sure to check My Computer or Windows Explorer to see if PLENUE D3 is properly connected to the PC. * Built-in : 8,000 files + 4,000 folders microSD : 16,000 files + 8,000 folders 5.
Basic Use INSERTING AND REMOVING THE microSD CARD 1. Properly place the microSD Card in the microSD card slot as shown in the picture. Gently press the card to insert it. 2. When the database is automatically refreshed, the music files on the microSD card can be viewed. 3. When removing the microSD card, turn off the power then press the microSD card again to remove it. ※ For data protection, always turn off the power before removing the microSD card.
Basic Use CONNECTING TO BALANCED AUDIO PORT PLENUE D3 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 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. ( ) * The status icon in the upper-right corner of the screen will change when a receiver is connected to the unbalanced audio port.
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. + When connected to Bluetooth, the Bluetooth connection icon turns blue. ( ) ▶ 2. Search for device to be paired. + Place device within 1 meter of product. - You can select a connected device to terminate the Bluetooth connection. - Select ▶ to terminate a device pairing.
Basic Use USING BLUETOOTH - CALL ALARM While the PLENUE D3 is connected to your smartphone, you will receive notifications for incoming calls during music playback. 1. Enable Bluetooth. 3. Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone and pair with the PLENUE D3. 2. Select the Call Alarm button to change to call alarm mode. ( ▶ ) 4. When the smartphone and PLENUE D3 are connected, the icon at the top will change to blue.
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 D3 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 USB Cable to connect PLENUE D3 to the PC. 3.
Using the Product PLAYBACK SCREEN 5 6 ① Play / Pause the track. 7 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. ④ Drag the bar to the desired point in the track. ⑤ A short press will navigate you to the Music Selection Screen and a long press will navigate you to the Playlists Screen. ⑥ Go to the volume control screen. 8 4 1 2 ⑦ Adjust the playback settings.
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 song year. View track lists by new files. View the playlists. * I n the Track List Screen, press and hold 19 to navigate to the Initial Track List Screen.
Using the Product PLAYBACK SETTINGS 1 2 3 ① Enable looping. 4 ② Enable shuffling. ③ Choose to play a track, all tracks, or a folder. ④ Navigate to Detailed Settings. 6 7 5 8 9 12 10 11 ⑤ Add the current track to Favorites. ⑥ Replay a section of the track. ⑦ Set audio output related items. ⑧ Start Matrix Browser. ⑨ Show time elapsed or time remaining. ⑩ Playback speed can be set. ⑪ Select the preset for JetEffect 5. ⑫ Select the skin on the playback screen.
Using the Product AUDIO OUTPUT SETTING ① Earphone Mode : The ② 1 2 3 4 5 7 icon will be outputted when the Earphone mode is set. Headphone Mode 1) : Select Headphone mode to increase the output for use with headphones. The icon will be outputted when the Headphone mode is set. Unbalanced Output First : Set which output device has priority when both ③ unbalanced and balanced earphones are connected. Output to unbalanced earphones and the icon will be displayed at the top.
Using the Product DETAILED SETTINGS JetEffect 5 Settings 1. In Detailed Settings, select JetEffect 5 . 2. S elect User 1 / User 2 / User 3 / User 4 and set the user presets. * Press the 4. BBE : Select and apply BBE sound effect. 3. EQ : Change the tone by adjusting the level of each frequency. button to set the EQ and EQ filter values for all 5 bands. 22 5. SE : Select and apply Reverb and Reverb mode.
Using the Product DETAILED SETTINGS JetEffect 5 Settings Select from 44 presets for JetEffect 5.
Using the Product DETAILED SETTINGS Display Resume : Turn the setting on/off to resume the last track when the power is turned on. Playback Speed : Playback speed of currently playing file can be set (50%~150%). Headphone mode : Set the Headphone mode On or Off. DAC filter : You can adjust the sound by changing the filter type of the DAC. Language : Select the system language from 17 different languages. Font : Change the display font. Time Display : Show time elapsed or time remaining.
Additional PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Model Name PLENUE D3 1) : 64GB / External Memory : microSD Card Product Capacity Built-in Memory Display 2.8” Wide Angle Touch LCD (240x320) Dimensions & Weight Buttons 53.1mm(W) x 79.2mm(H) x 16.2mm(D) / 103g POWER, PLAY/PAUSE, FF, REW, Volume Wheel File Formats DSD(DFF, DSF, SACD-ISO) / FLAC / WAV / AIFF / ALAC / APE / MP3 / WMA / OGG / DCF Audio Codecs DSD : ~5.
Additional PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Audio Characteristics Battery & Power CS43131 X 2 (Dual DAC) SNR 126dB Unbalance / 131dB Balance THD+N 0.0004% Unbalance / 0.0006% Balance (24bit, 48kHz) Stereo Crosstalk -130dB Unbalance / -147dB Balance Output 2.0Vrms Unbalance / 4.0Vrms Balance Output Impedance 1.0Ω Unbalance / 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING + Computer cannot recognize the player when connected. + I am still confused even after reading the manual. If connection is unstable due to frequent disconnects, connect directly to the USB port on the main board of the PC. 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.
FCC REGULATIONS This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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