COWON Manuals & User Guides

COWON Systems, Inc. is a South Korean consumer electronics and software corporation founded in 1995. Originally focusing on software development and microelectronics like speech synthesis and recognition technology, COWON expanded into the portable media player industry in 2000 with the introduction of the iAUDIO series.

Today, COWON is well known among audiophiles for its portable media players, high-resolution digital audio players (such as the PLENUE series), and true wireless earbuds. The brand's signature is its advanced pre-loaded software features like JetEffect and BBE+ audio technology, ensuring premium sound quality for music enthusiasts worldwide.

• How do I upgrade the firmware on my COWON media player?

  Download the latest firmware from the SUPPORT section of COWON's official website. Connect the device to your PC via USB, unzip the downloaded firmware, and copy it to the root folder of the player. Safely disconnect the device, and the firmware upgrade will begin automatically when powered on.

• How do I pair my COWON wireless earbuds?

  Open the charging cradle lid to automatically turn on the earbuds and enter pairing mode. Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone or device, and select the COWON earbuds from the list of detected devices to connect.

• What is JetEffect on COWON devices?

  JetEffect is COWON's proprietary sound enhancement technology that provides numerous presets and custom user-defined EQ settings (such as BBE, Mach3Bass, and 3D Surround) to refine and customize your audio listening experience.

• How do I reset my COWON media player if it freezes?

  If a button or the touchscreen is not working correctly, simultaneously press and hold both the + and - volume buttons for approximately 5 seconds to reset the device. This turns off the power in case of a malfunction.