USER’S GUIDE ver. 1.1 EN
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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.
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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.
+ 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.
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CONTENTS
Before you start!
Precautions
Package Contents
Names of Parts and Functions
Buttons
Basic Use
Power Connection and Charging
Connecting and Disconnecting from the PC
Inserting and Removing the microSD Card
Using Headphone Mode
Sound Source LED Indicator
Connecting to Balanced audio Port
Using Bluetooth
Firmware Upgrade
5 Using the Product
Playback Screen
Music Selection
Playback Settings
Detailed Settings
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12 Additional 25
Product Specification
Troubleshooting 27
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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.
+ 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.
+ 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
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+ 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.
+ Be sure to avoid charging the product in the vicinity of a heating apparatus or in a high-temperature environment. To minimize the risk of damage or fire, never cover the device with any objects
(blanket, towel, etc.) or block the natural heat dissipation while charging or during operation.
+ 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.
+ Using the player in places with high occurrences of static electricity may cause malfunctions.
+ This product can be connected via Bluetooth up to a distance of about 10 meters. The following conditions may cause noise, signal interruption, or abnormal operation:
Before You Start!
PRECAUTIONS
- If signal transmission is interrupted (holding the product in hand, placing the product in a bag, etc.)
- If signal is obstructed by an obstacle (person, metal, wall, etc.)
- If other wireless devices are being used in the vicinity (wireless LAN, microwave oven, smartphone, etc.)
+ 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 provide cash compensation for any reason.
+ <For MAC OS users>
‘EJECT’ procedure must be performed when removing the product from the Mac.
+ <CAUTION>
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
+ Not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
+ A warning that batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or like.
+ This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause interference and
2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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Before You Start!
PRECAUTIONS
+ NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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PC CONNECT
PWR BUTTON
SIDE BUTTON
Before You Start!
BODY (좌측면엔 특징 없음)
PACKAGE CONTENTS
R ver. 1.0W
Quick Guide
PLENUE R
* Actual package contents may differ from the above images.
Micro USB Cable
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Warranty ver. 1.3W
PC CONNECT
PC CONNECT
PWR BUTTON
SIDE BUTTON
PC CONNECT
BODY (좌측면엔 특징 없음)
PWR BUTTON
SIDE BUTTON
Before You Start!
NAmES OF PARTS AND FUNCTIONS
BODY (좌측면엔 특징 없음)
SIDE BUTTON
LED
Power Button
BODY (좌측면엔 특징 없음)
Micro USB Port
Earphone Jack / Optical Output
Balanced Audio Port microSD Card Slot
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LED
Volume Up(+)
Volume Down(−)
Play / Pause
REW / Previous Track
FF / Next Track
Touch Display
Multi Button
PC CONNECT
PWR BUTTON
SIDE BUTTON
PC CONNECT
BODY (좌측면엔 특징 없음)
PC CONNECT
PC CONNECT
PWR BUTTON
Before You Start!
PC CONNECT
PC CONNECT
BUTTONS
PWR BUTTON
PC CONNECT
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PC CONNECT
SIDE BUTTON
04
Previous Track / next Track
Press briefly to select the previous or next track. PWR BUTTON
While turned on, press and hold the
SIDE BUTTON
Display On / Off 1), 2)
SIDE BUTTON
Press the button briefly to turn on/off the screen.
BODY (좌측면엔 특징 없음)
(좌측면엔 특징 없음)
PWR BUTTON
02
SIDE BUTTON
BODY (좌측면엔 특징 없음) (좌측면엔 특징 없음)
Volume UP / DOWn
Adjusts the volume in 140 levels. Each level adjusts the volume by
Press and hold to rewind or fast forward.
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Multi Button 4)
Touch the Multi Button to quickly navigate to the playback, playlist, settings, or volume control screens.
BODY (좌측면엔 특징 없음)
SIDE BUTTON
03
Play / Pause
Press the button to play the track. While playing, press the button to
BODY (좌측면엔 특징 없음)
1)
Turn on Lock Screen to disable the touch screen.
Locked screen can be adjusted in ‘Settings ► System ► Locked screen’.
2)
If the screen is turned off while the product is turned on, 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.
4)
Multi Button can be adjusted in ‘Settings ► System ► Multi Button’.
* All Physical buttons can be locked except the Power button.
‘Button lock’ can be adjusted in ‘Settings ► System ► Button lock’
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Before You Start!
BUTTONS - vOlUmE CONTROl SCREEN
Adjust the 140-step volume control by swiping up or down on the volume control screen.
Each level adjusts the volume by 0.5dB.
If the Multi Button’s function is set to volume adjustment under system settings, you will be redirected to the volume control screen when touched.
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.
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Basic Use
POWER CONNECTION AND CHARGING
PC CONNECT
1. Micro USB cable connects the PC and Micro USB port.
- PLENUE R 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.
- 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
SIDE BUTTON
- 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.
BODY (좌측면엔 특징 없음)
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PC CONNECT
Basic Use
CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING FROm THE PC
2. Press and hold the
button to turn on the product.
4. Also make sure to check My Computer or Windows Explorer to see if PLENUE R is properly connected to the PC.
(좌측면엔 특징 없음)
6. When done, click the
PLENUE R from the PC.
icon on the system tray to safely remove
7. Click the popup message.
- The maximum number of files and folders that can be recognized by the product: 70,000 / 70,000 (microSD)
- Disconnect the product after performing ‘Safely remove hardware’ function.
- The following message may appear randomly, but it does not indicate that the product is malfunctioning. Please try again.
8. Make sure that PLENUE R has been safely disconnected, then remove it from the PC.
- If your operating system does not display the‘Safe To Remove
Hardware’window, disconnect the player after all transfer operations are completed.
- Only simple file transfer operation is available for Linux and
Mac OS.
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Basic Use
INSERTING AND REmOvING
THE microSD CARD
USING HEADPHONE mODE
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.
PLENUE R provides ‘Headphone mode’ to increase output for use with high impedance headphones.
1. Turn Headphone Mode on and off in ‘Settings ►
Headphone mode’.
Music ►
2. The icon in the upper right corner changes based on Headphone mode.
* When Headphone mode is turned on, the output will increase, so please use caution.
SOUND SOURCE lED INDICATOR
The PLENUE R's LED light changes color according to sound source.
Color Sound Source
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Normal Sound
HD Sound
(Sound sources in excess of 48kHz or 24bit or greater)
DSD / DXD
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PC CONNECT
PWR BUTTON
SIDE BUTTON
BODY (좌측면엔 특징 없음)
Basic Use
CONNECTING TO BAlANCED AUDIO PORT
R−
R+
L+
L−
Pin Arrangement of
Balanced Audio Port
PLENUE R 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).
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. (
)
* Balanced and unbalanced output cannot be generated at the same time.
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Basic Use
USING BlUETOOTH
You can connect to a Bluetooth-supported device to listen to music. Bluetooth settings are located under ‘Settings ► Bluetooth’.
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1. Enable Bluetooth.
2. Search for device to be paired.
+ Place device within
1 meter of product.
+ Search ends automatically after 50 seconds.
3. Select and connect to discovered device.
- You can select a connected device to terminate the Bluetooth connection.
- Select ▶ to terminate a device pairing.
- If a password or PIN is required when pairing, select the button, and then enter “0000” when prompted.
4. Select ► to edit the name of the connected device.
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Basic Use
USING BlUETOOTH - CAll AlARm
While the PLENUE R is connected to your smartphone, you will receive notifications for incoming calls during music playback.
1. Select the Call Alarm button to change to call alarm mode.
( ► )
2. Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone and pair with the
PLENUE R.
3. If you receive a call during music playback, an alarm will sound and the top icon will change. ( ►
- The call alarm function is only available when connected to a wired receiver.
- If you answer a call on your smartphone, the Bluetooth connection between your phone and the PLENUE R will be terminated.
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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 R 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 R to the PC.
3. Unzip the downloaded firmware and copy it to the root folder of PLENUE R.
4. Once the product is safely disconnected, remove the Micro USB cable.
5. When you turn on the product, the firmware upgrade process will start.
6. When firmware upgrade is complete, turn on the power and go to ‘Settings ► System ► Information’ to check the version of the installed firmware.
- Fully charge the player before upgrading the firmware.
- Do not turn the player off before the firmware update has been completed. It may damage the product, and will void any warranty.
- Back up any important data before the firmware upgrade as any data stored on the device may be deleted during the process.
Our company is not responsible for any loss of data, for any reason.
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Using the Product
PlAYBACK SCREEN
5 6 7
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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.
④ Drag the bar to the desired pbeoint in the track.
⑤ Navigate to the Music Selection Screen.
⑥ Go to the volume control screen.
⑦ Adjust the playback settings.
⑧
If this icon is displayed, click on the album artwork to see the lyrics in the album information screen.
⑨ Enable looping.
⑩ Enable shuffling.
⑪ Choose to play a track, all tracks, or a folder.
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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.
* In the Track List Screen, press and hold
Screen.
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to navigate to the Initial Track List
Using the Product
PlAYBACK SETTINGS
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1 2 3 4 5
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① Navigate to Detailed Settings.
② Add the current track to Favorites.
③ Select the preset for JetEffect 7.
④ Replay a section of the track.
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’)
⑧ Set the Rewind/Fast Forward speed.
⑨ You can enable or disable Bluetooth.
⑩ Skip the silent part of the beginning and the ending for a track. (max 500ms).
⑪ Select the level meter.
⑫ Select the skin on the playback screen.
⑬ Set the Headphone mode On or Off.
1) Select the Elapsed+, you can hide the progress bar above the album art.
* PLENUE R provides Gapless Playback to remove gaps between tracks during playback.
Gapless Playback is applied in all situations without additional setup.
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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.
3. EQ : Change the tone by adjusting the level of each frequency.
4. BBE+ : Select and apply
BBE sound effect.
5. SE : Select and apply Chorus and Reverb effects.
* Press the button to set the EQ and EQ filter values for all 10 bands. Touch the desired value to quickly change the settings.
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Using the Product
DETAIlED SETTINGS
JetEffect 7 Settings
Select from 50 presets for JetEffect 7.
Normal / BBE / BBE ViVA / BBE ViVA 2 / BBE Mach3Bass / BBE MP / BBE Headphone / BBE Headphone 2 /
BBE Headphone 3 / Rock / Jazz / Classic / Ballad / Pop / Club / Funk / Hip Hop / Techno / Blues / Metal / Dance
/ Rap / Wide / X-Bass / Hall / Vocal / Maestro / Feel the Wind / Mild Shore / Crystal Clear / Reverb Room / Reverb
Club / Reverb Stage / Reverb Hall / Reverb Stadium / Reverb Chamber / Reverb Room 2 / Reverb Club 2 / Reverb
Hall 2 / Reverb Auditorium / Reverb Cathedral / Reverb Stadium 2 / Reverb Canyon / Reverb Long / Chorus 1 /
Chorus 2 / Chorus 3 / Unison 1 / Unison 2 / Flange
You can manually adjust BBE, 3D Surround, etc. using 16 different user presets.
User 1 / User 2 / User 3 / User 4 ... User 16
BBE
Mach3Bass
JetEffect 7 is the most sophisticated and powerful sound technology. It brings listeners closer to the natural presence and impact of a
“live performance” than ever before.
3D Surround
MP Enhance
Chorus
Reverb
Sound effect that refines the sound quality. (Phase correction)
Provide deeper, tighter, and more musically accurate bass frequency.
Provide the three-dimensional surround sound effect.
Restore and enhances the harmonics lost through compression.
Sound effect that enriches the audio.
Maximize the natural and live presence of the sound.
* You may hear distortion or noise when using extreme settings of JetEffect.
* For detailed information about BBE, please see the introduction to BBE on our homepage(www.COWON.com).
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Using the Product
DETAIlED SETTINGS
Music
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.
Seek interval : Set the search speed for Fast Forward/Rewind. Choose an interval of 3/5/10/20/30 seconds for the search speed.
Resume : Turn the setting on/off to resume the last track when the power is turned on.
Remove silence : Turn the setting on/off to skip the silent part of the beginning or the ending for a track.
Headphone mode : Select Headphone mode to increase the output for use with headphones.
DSD gain : Set the gain to 0/6dB when playing DSD files.
DAC filter : You can adjust the sound by changing the filter type of the DAC.
Display
Language : Select the system language from 17 different languages.
Brightness : Adjust the brightness of the screen in 10 levels.
User preset : Change the number of user presets.
Show song change : If a playing song is changed when the screen is off, the screen turns on automatically and shows the information of a newly changed song for 5 seconds.
Timer
Sleep timer : The product turns off after the set amount of time.
Auto off : If there is no activity for a set amount of time, the product automatically turns off.
Auto display off : If there is no activity for a set amount of time, the screen automatically turns off.
Time : Set the current time.
Bluetooth
You can set the PLENUE R's Bluetooth function.
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System
Multi Button : Customize the multi button functions.
Button lock : Restrict the operation of physical buttons while the screen is turned off.
Lock Screen : Restrict the touch display operation.
Audio L/R : Adjust the stereo balance of the audio.
LED : Turn the LED light on or off on the upper power button when the screen is turned off.
USB mode : Select MSC/DAC to use the USB DAC.
* Playback of some files may have limitations using USB DAC depending on
PC specifications.
* Recommended OS environment is Windows 7 / 8 / 10, in Windows XP and earlier versions that may not work.
USB DAC Power : You can set the power supply method for the USB DAC feature.
Database update : Refresh the internal database in the product.
Load defaults : Reset all settings to the default.
format internal memory : Internal memory can be formatted by pressing and holding for 5 seconds. Formatting deletes all data in the internal memory, so please use when necessary.
Information : Check the firmware version, available memory, and memory used.
Additional
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Model name
Product Capacity
Display
PLENUE R
Built-in Memory 1) : 128GB / External Memory : microSD SDXC
3.7” AMOLED Touch Display (480x800)
Dimensions & Weight 61.5mm(W) x 112.9mm(H) x 13.9mm(D) / 154g
Case Premium High-Strength Metal Body
Buttons
CPU
POWER, PLAY/PAUSE, VOL+, VOL- FF, REW, Multi Button
ARM Cortex A9 1.2GHz Dual-Core
File Formats DXD / DSD(DFF, DSF) / FLAC / WAV / AIFF / ALAC / APE / MP3 / WMA / OGG / WV / TTA / DCF
Audio
Audio Codecs
Bluetooth
Track Information
Lyrics
JetEffect 7
DXD : ~352.8/384kHz
DSD : ~5.64MHz (DSD64, DSD128)
FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, WV(WavPack), TTA : ~24bit/192kHz
* 352.8/384kHz FLAC, WAV
* 32bit float WAV, WAV Tag Supporting
* 5.1Ch Downmixing Supporting
MP3 : MPEG 1/2/2.5 Layer 3, ~320kbps
WMA : ~320kbps, ~48kHz
APE : Fast, normal, and high compression rates
(~24bit/192kHz)
OGG : ~Q10, ~44.1kHz
3.0 (Supported profiles : A2DP, AVRCP / Supported codecs : SBC, aptX)
CUE Sheet, SACD ISO (2Ch)
LRC, LDB, Lyrics3, ID3 Tag Lyrics (Time Information Yes/No)
66 Presets (50 Presets + 16 User Presets)
EQ 10 Band Equalizer (EQ Filter)
BBE+
Special Effect
BBE, Mach3Bass, 3D Surround, MP Enhance
Chorus (8 modes), Reverb (9 modes)
1) Actual capacity may vary due to system memory used by the product.
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Additional
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Audio Characteristics
Battery & Power
Output Port
Player
System Requirement
DAC
SNR
THD+N
Stereo Crosstalk
Output
Output Impedance
Volume
TI PCM5242
123dB Unbalance / 123dB Balance
0.001% Unbalance / 0.001% Balance (24bit, 48kHz)
-132dB Unbalance / -134dB Balance
1.4Vrms Unbalance / 1.6Vrms Balance
0.8Ω Unbalance / 1.6Ω Balance
140 levels
Clock
Battery
Playback Time
Precision Clock TCXO (Phase Jitter 1.0ps)
Built-in rechargeable lithium polymer battery 3,000mAh / 3.7V
Approximately 17 hours (MP3, 128kbps) / 16 hours (24bit, 96kHz, FLAC) 2)
Charging Time Approximately 3 hours (with 5V/2A or higher Micro USB DC adapter)
Earphone Jack (3.5mm) / Optical Output (3.5mm) / Balanced Audio Port (2.5mm)
Various skins for the playback screen, Analog Level Meter, Matrix Browser, Multi-Favorite
CPU
OS
USB Port
Pentium lll 500MHz or higher
Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP / 2000 / ME : All functions supported
MAC OS 10.x / Linux v2.4 or higher : File transfer supported
2.0 High Speed (recommended)
2) The playback time is based on the company’s own test standards, thus it may differ from the actual playback time.
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TROUBlESHOOTING
+ I am still confused even after reading the manual.
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. For individual inquiries, please contact us on-line as we will try to help you as best as we can.
+ The player does not turn on.
Verify the battery level or that the device is connected to a power supply. Charge the battery for a certain period and turn on if the battery is completely discharged. 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.
+ I can’t hear any sound.
Check if the volume is set to “0”. Check if there is any file available in the player. If there is no file in the player, you will not hear any sound.
Please note that corrupted files will result in a noise or discontinued playback. Make sure the earphones are connected properly.
Impurities in the earphone jack can cause a noise.
+ I’ve set the incorrect language, and now I can’t operate the device.
If you’ve set the incorrect system language, connect the device to your computer, delete the ‘SYSTEM’ folder of the device, and then reboot the device. You will be able to select the language the same as the initial setup.
* If you’ve set user EQ profiles, be sure to back up the profiles before deleting.
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+ files that I have stored do not appear in the list.
Each mode shows you a list of playable files only. To view all files that you have stored, select the Browser mode. Please note that
System folder will not appear in the Browser.
+ Computer cannot recognize the player when connected.
If connection is unstable due to frequent disconnects, connect directly to the USB port on the main board of the PC.
+ Memory capacity of the player is different or smaller than specified.
The memory capacity indicated by Windows may be different from that indicated by the memory manufacturer. The actual capacity will be reduced from the original size because some space of the memory should be used as the system area for normal operation.
+ The player does not play properly when memory is full.
Part of the memory is used for settings and system memory in the product. If files are saved in this space, the product may not function properly. Therefore, please keep a minimum of 100MB of free memory while using the product.
+ After formatting the product on my PC, it can no longer be read by my PC, the memory has been reduced, or the file transfer rate is slower.
The built-in memory of the product is already formatted and does not require additional formatting. However, if formatting is necessary, please do so by using the internal memory formatting function included within the product; when formatting by connecting the product to a PC via
USB cable, use a utility that supports large-capacity FAT32 and set the default allocation size to 32KB, or format as exFAT to avoid a decline in memory size or speed. This product does not support formatting on MAC OS.
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