INSTRUCTION BOOK AK380
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1. Playlist Screen tQ G Q7 10 42PM HD090368024565 Bruckner Orchester Linz Bernhard Klee conductor Music unknown Sessions From The 17th Ward Amber Rubarth Sugar Hill Jackson Hazeltine Reedus Gill The Persuasions Sing U2 The Persuasions The Raven Using the Device 26 User Guide Current Location Play All Playlist List Sorting List View Music Options Indicates the current location Press to return to the previous screen Play all songs from the current playlist Displays the playlist for the current location Long press a song to add it to or remove it from the playlist Select a method for sorting the playlist Sample rate Sample rate Select a view type for the list of aloums Select the checkbox to apply playlist options Using the Device 27 User Guide Music Player Screen G 8 G 07 16PM IWAK 1 Previous Screen Return to the previous screen 2 Album Cover Displays album covers Press the album cover to show lyrics add the current song to a playlist or view song information Using the Device 28 User Guide 3 Lyrics 4 Add to Playlist 5 Song Progress 6 Details 7 Title 8 Artist 9 Play Pause 10 Oz Playlist 11 Details 12 Song Duration 13 Progress Bar 14 4 Previous Rewind 15 b Next Fast Forward Lyrics for the current song Add the current song to a playlist In2. Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth On Off A Bluetooth device must be paired with the AK240 prior to use Refer EL to the Bluetooth device s instruction manual for details NOM 1 Select from the home screen or select On Off from Bluetooth iuc o Bluetooth Pairing 1 Select the appropriate Bluetooth device from the list of available devices Refer to the Bluetooth device s instruction manual for details Terminating a Bluetooth Connection 1 Press the connected Bluetooth device and confirm the message 2 prompt to disconnect the device Bluetooth Disconnect This will end your connection with Bluetooth Media Control amp Camera Shutter Click Cancel OK Using the Device 38 User Guide Removing a Bluetooth Pairing 1 Press on the right side of T Unde the paired device to be directed R to the settings screen Media Contro amp Camera 2 Select Remove Pairing to complete the process Unpair Profiles Input device o Bluetooth Support Specifications e Profile A2DP e Device performance may be affected during Hi Fi playback 48 kHz or lower is recommended DSD playback is unavailable via Bluetooth Do not turn off the device while connected to Bluetooth Power cycle the Bluetooth device in case of malfunction Pairing methods may differ for each individual Bluetooth device Always refer to the respective instructio
3. Enter a name for the playlist and Select the playlist to be deleted Press WI at the top of the screen Press Playlists to display a list of playlists and then press at the top of the screen vilis display a rename window mo then press Rename to save the ar 2 W mmm lt playlist under a new name 123 EE Press Playlists to display a list of playlists and then press at the top of the screen Delete Are you sure you want to delete to delete the selected playlist Cancel Using the Device 32 User Guide USB DAC Installation The USB DAC functionality allows the AK380 to be recognized as a sound card on the computer Music from the computer is played through the device s earphones port for an enhanced listening experience USB DAC Specifications e USB DAC Supported OS o Windows XP 32 bit Windows 7 32 amp 64 bit Windows 8 32 amp 64bit e USB DAC Support Specifications o Supported formats PCM 8 384 kHz 8 16 24 32 bit DSD 2 8 5 6 MHz e Control the volume with the AK380 s volume wheel Playback is unavailable when settings exceed the support formats Volume control is unavailable when the LCD screen is turned off during USB DAC connection The Previous Play and Next buttons are unavailable during USB connection Playback may stutter when computer performanc
4. a CES 2014 Final MQS Playlist File folder _ File folder Nordost System Set Up amp Tuning Queen A Night at the Opera File folder File folder Getting Started 08 User Guide Make sure that the Micro USB cable is securely connected Please note that removing the cable turning off the device or computer during a file transfer may corrupt data on the device File transfer speeds may be affected by the computer and or the OS environment Delete Files Folders on the Device 1 Right click the desired file folder and then select Delete 2 Select Yes in the Confirm File Folder Deletion window to delete the selected files folders 09 Love of My Life FLAC File 194MB i Network Insert Remove a microSD Card 1 Refer to the diagram and gently insert a microSD card into the microSD card slot Getting Started 09 User Guide 2 To safely remove a microSD card select Safely remove SD card from the Notification Bar or select 7 us Q 25 Unmount SD card from e Q System Information e ua cm 3 Gently press the microSD card IK to release it from the slot amp sb Card satay removed Connected asa media device Recommended microSD Cards Brand SanDisk Transcend Q Maximum applicable storage capacity of microSD card 128 GB Notes on inserting a microSD
5. AMP e Set the amplification level for amp connection Screen Brightness e Adjust screen brightness settings Theme e Change the theme Date amp Time e Set the current date time and region Device Name e Designate the device name o You can set up to 30 characters Language e Select a language o English Korean Japanese Chinese Simplified Traditional Keyboard e Select a language for the keyboard o English Korean Japanese Chinese Simplified Traditional Using the Device 42 User Guide Power e Automatic Shutdown The device will turn off after a defined period when there is no user input e Screen Timeout The screen will turn off after a defined period when there is no user input e Sleep Timer Music playback will stop and the device will turn off after a defined period USB Connection e Media Device USB Drive Connect to a computer to transfer media files e DAC Input Listen to music on a PC through the device Download e Select a folder for downloaded files The default folder is set when using AK Connect to download files When Select Folder is selected the user is prompted to choose download folder each time a file is downloaded Update e System Update Update the system when a new version is found e Application Update Update the default applications including the Store when new versions are found Using the Device 43 User Guide
6. AK380 USB DAC Default Device Speakers e High Definition Audio Device 4 Not plugged in lt Windows 7 gt Using the Device 36 User Guide o Hi Fi audio playback on Windows 7 8 Control Panel Hardware and Sound gt Manage Audio Devices gt Double click AK380 USB DAC gt Advanced tab gt Default format gt Select 24 bit 192000 Hz Recommended Default Format Select the sample rate and bit depth to be used when running in shared mode 16 bit 44100 Hz CD Quality 16 bit 48000 Hz DVD Quality E16 bit 88200 Hz Studio Quality 16 bit 96000 Hz Studio Quality 16 bit 176400 Hz Studio Quality 16 bit 192000 Hz Studio Quality 24 bit 44100 Hz Studio Quality 24 bit 48000 Hz Studio Quality 24 bit 96000 Hz Studio Quality 24 bit 192000 Hz Studio Quality e Mac OS X System Preferences gt Sound gt Output tab gt Select AK380 USB DAC Sound Select a device for sound output port AK380 USB DAC USB Settings for the selected device The selected device has no output controls Q Use audio port for Sound Output Output volume 54 Q lt C Mute Show volume in menu bar o This step is only required the initial setup procedure No additional steps are necessary after selecting the AK380 Using the Device 37 User Guide Usi ng Connect a Bluetooth device to listen to music wirelessly
7. Display with touch control Volume Control the volume by turning the wheel microSD Card Slot Insert a microSD card and access its files Home Button Show the home screen Power Turn the Device On Off Management 1 Long press the Power e button to turn on the device 2 While the device is on long press the Power e button to display a shutdown confirmation message 3 Press Confirm to turn off the device This device has an automatic shutdown feature to reduce battery consumption The device will turn off after a defined period when there is no user input Power Auto Power Off See p 43 Turn the Screen On Off 1 While the screen is on press the Power e button to turn off the screen 2 Press the Power e button again to turn off the screen This device has an automatic timeout feature to reduce battery consumption The screen will turn off after a defined period when there is no user input Power Auto Power Off See p 43 Getting Started 04 User Guide Reset Function 1 In cases of unexpected device failure or freeze press the Power e button for 12 seconds to force a shutdown The device can be restarted after a shutdown o Resetting the device will not affect the stored data or time setting Do not use the reset function while the product is in use Doing 50 corrupt the data the device Charging 1 Turn on the computer 2
8. Using the Device 45 User Guide Eq ual izer Equalizer Setup Setu p 1 Long press EQ from the Notification Bar or turn on the feature from 0 Equalizer PRO EQ lt Equalizer 2 Press Pro EQ at the upper left corner of the screen and select PRO EQ PRO EQ 3 Enter a name for the custom EQ Equalizer settings and select Add ballade Q Cancel Add y eee uem Tftzxcvbnm 123 J Using the Device 46 User Guide 4 Adjust the frequencies left and 60 5 lt Equalizer right according to the user s preferences salles e 5 The number values at the lower left corner of the screen can be adjusted for fine tuning 89 01 46am 6 Press at the lower right corner 9 of the screen to display the PEQ settings screen The frequency gain and Q values can be adjusted according to the user s preferences Resetting the Equalizer 1 Select the desired EQ setting and press C at the bottom of the screen Bii 9 to revert the EQ to its default settings 56 Using the Device 47 User Guide Deleting an Equalizer 1 Press Pro EQ at the upper left 5522 7 corner of the screen Equalizer 2 Press 17 next to the desired item to delete the selected equalizer PRO EQ ballade gu EQ G 2 01 46AM Are you sure you want
9. card Do not force the microSD card into the slot Doing so cause damage to the device and or the microSD card Do not repeatedly insert remove the microSD card f the microSD card is improperly inserted it may become immovable cause damage the device Notes on removing a microSD card Be sure to safely unmount and remove the microSD card from the device Not following proper procedure corrupt data and cause serious damage to the system Do not remove the microSD card while it s in use Doing so may cause data corruption deletion malfunction and damage the microSD Miscellaneous If the device malfunctions or is unable to recognize the micro SD card format the memory card as FAT32 before use Using microSD cards other than the recommended brands may cause the device to malfunction microSD is included with this device Please purchase separately Getting Started 10 User Guide Firmware Wi Fi Update OTA Over the Air U pg rade 1 Connect to a wireless network 2 When a new firmware version is found a Firmware Update Guide window will be displayed on the screen 3 Select Update and choose the items for update 4 Follow the on screen instructions and proceed with the firmware upgrade o Refer to page 45 for connecting to a wireless network The firmware upgrade may not initialize if the battery level is too low A minimum ba
10. from the computer o Disconnecting the device from the computer during operation e g file transfer may corrupt data on the device Copy Files Folders to the Device 1 To copy files folders from your computer select the desired files folders and drag amp drop them into the USB device IFLAC Records AXPONA FLAC Budapest Festival Orchestra IFLAC Chesky Records The HD Audio Demo Tracks Le al Fischer 24 882 Ultimate Demonstration Disc Vol File folder File folder File folder teers FLAC Diana Krall Glad Rag Doll FLAC Eagles Hell Freezes Over FLAC George Benson Breezin 6441 Warner Brothers1976 24 96 43 Homegroup File folder File folder File folder Sekili IFLAC Jason Mraz Love ls A Four FLAC Jo o Gilberto amp Stan Getz FLAC John Coltrane Blue Train Computer Leter Word 24 96 24 96 ic Records HDAD rips 24 19 di sass File folder File folder File folder em Removable Disk D FLAC Led Zeppelin Classic Ci Metallica Sta Davis Relaxin With FLAC Mstislav Rostropovich 15 Records 200g 24 192 B Q Bach Cello Suiten SYSTEM RESERVED E File folder File folder 8 aeo FLAC Keith Jarrett 24 96 File folder FLAC Rebecca Pidgeon Retrospective 24 96 folde Network ile folder To AK24O Internalstorage Music Queen A Night st the Opera File folder CES 2014 Demo Music MSD File folder File folder
11. this area Enter keywords to display a list of items containing the search terms Displays a list of settings Select the appropriate mode when connected to a computer Disk USB drive mode for transferring media files DAC Listen to music from the PC through the device Using the Device 16 User Guide 12 ScreenLock Press fj turn the screen lock on or off The volume wheel is disabled when the screen is locked 13 Play Mode Press to cycle through different play modes Sequential playback 2 Shuffle playback 14 Repeat Press lt 3 to cycle through Mode different repeat modes lt Repeat the entire playlist 95 Repeat the current song gt Disable repeat mode 15 Screen Use the adjustment bar to control Brightness the display brightness Q Long press EQ to move to the corresponding screen Using the Device 17 User Guide AK The AK380 can access or download music files stored on a computer on the same network Music can be played through CON N ECT Astell amp Kern speakers MQS Streaming Server Installation 1 Visit the Astell amp Kern website and download the server installer that corresponds to your operating system http www astellnkern com gt Support gt Download 2 Run the downloaded installer and follow the on screen instructions 3 Check the help menu within the MQS Streaming Server for detailed information Please
12. 4no 8 Allegro unknown 08 Scarlatti Sonata in C major K 420 Allegro unknown 09 the mahler album Allegro assai vivace ma serioso unknown 10 Touched by Tango Five Tango Sensations Anxiety unknown Angel Of Harlem Using the Device 30 User Guide Removing a Song from a Playlist 1 Press Playlists to display a list of playlists 2 Select the desired playlist and then 06 Bach Concerto for Harpsichord Flute and Violin BWV 1044 Allegro press amp at the top of the screen unknown 07 Vivaldi Concerto in D minor 3 Select the desired song and then opus 4 no 8 Alegro unknown press to remove the song from the selected playlist Editing the Playlist Order 1 Press next to the playlist to modify the playlist order 07 Vivaldi Concerto in D minor opus 4 no 8 Allegro unknown 06 Bach Concerto for Harpsichord Flute and Violin BWV 1044 Allegro unknown Playing a Playlist 1 Press Playlists to display a list of playlists and then press amp at the top of the screen 2 Select the desired playlist for playback 3 Press 09 at the top of the screen to add the selected playlist after Cancel the current last song of the current playlist Using the Device 31 User Guide Renaming a Playlist 1 Deleting a Playlist 1 Select a playlist to be renamed Press amp at the top of the screen
13. AstellsKern INSTRUCTION BOOK User Guide IRIVER CONTENTS Getting Started 01 Package Contents AK380 at a Glance Power Management Connections Firmware Upgrade Using the Device 2 Basic Operations Home Screen Notification Bar Screen AK Connect Listening to Music Playlist Management USB DAC Installation Using Bluetooth Setup Connecting to a Wireless Network Equalizer Setup Miscellaneous Safety Precautions Troubleshooting Copyright Certifications Registered Trademarks Disclaimers Specifications 02 03 04 06 11 12 14 15 18 24 30 33 38 40 45 46 49 51 52 53 53 53 54 User Guide P ac kage Components may be changed without prior notice to improve the performance or quality of the product Contents a AK380 Leather Case Quick Start Guide Including Warranty amp Warranty Card amp Protective Film Micro USB Cable microSD Card Slot Cover Leather Case amp Protective Film Protect the device and its screen Warranty for the Leather Case guarantees the quality of the leather Micro USB Cable Connect the device to a computer or charge the device Quick Start Guide Basic overview of device functionality Warranty Card The warranty card is required for customer amp technical support Do not misplace the card User Guide The User Guide can be downloaded from the Astell amp Kern website http www astellnkern c
14. B DAC Driver v1 0 0 E Setup will install AK380 USB DAC Driver v1 0 0 in the following folder To install in a different folder dick Browse and select another folder Click Install to start the installation J 6 When the following screen is displayed click Finish to complete the installation a Completing the AK380 USB DAC Driver v1 0 0 Setup Wizard setup Click Finish to complete the installation X High Definition Audio Device a High Definition Audio Device lafa USB Audio Device Before driver installation amp Sound video and game controllers a AK380 USB DAC High Definition Audio Device q High Definition Audio Device After driver installation Using the Device 35 User Guide 7 Change the default Sound Output device according to the operating system as seen in the images below e Windows XP Control Panel Sound and Audio Devices Audio tab Change the default audio device under Sound playback to AK380 USB DAC e Windows 7 8 Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Manage Audio Devices Right click AK380 USB DAC and select Set as default device Sounds and Audio Devices Properties Volume f Sound playback Default device IDT Audio AK380 USB DAC IDT Audio _ Select a playback device below to modify its settings Speakers 2
15. Saving Screen Timeout The screen does not display images properly e Check the screen for debris There is no sound or there is static interference e Check that the volume setting is above 0 e Check that the earphones are plugged in properly and make sure debris isn t obstructing the port connection e Check if the music file is corrupted e Verify that the audio settings have been properly set balanced line out etc Miscellaneous 51 User Guide Copyright 7 A file does not play or the product is unstable when a certain file is used eThe following may occur due to the condition of the file o Playback is unstable or difficult The device may not function properly o The file may sound different from a computer o There may be a difference in the performance of playback or other functions o The file may not be compatible with playback specifications A file conversion or use of a different file is recommended iriver Limited retains the rights to patents trademarks copyrights and other intellectual property rights related to this manual No contents of this user manual may be duplicated or reproduced in any format or by any means without the prior approval of iriver Using or reproducing in whole or part the contents of this document is subject to penalties Software audio video and any other copyrighted contents are protected in accordance with relevant copyright laws Unauthorized rep
16. System Information e System Information View model number firmware version and data storage information The microSD card can be mounted dismounted and data can be deleted o Formatting the microSD card will delete all data on the memory card Be sure to backup any important files before formatting When formatting the microSD card from a computer be sure to select the FAT32 system System Restore e Database Initialization Reset the internal database The database initialization time may vary depending on the number of files stored on the device e Default Settings Revert all user settings back to their original settings e Factory Reset Delete all user data and restore the device to its original factory settings Using the Device 44 User Guide Connecting Connecting to a Network to a 1 Long press A from the Notification Bar or select Wi Fi to display Wireless a list of access points AP Network HY SK2G Secured with WPA2 WPS 2 Select the desired AP to connect to the wireless network e Additional information encryption key index etc may be required depending on the network settings HY SK2G Connected 3 Long press the network name and select Network Settings to edit specific network settings HY SK2G Forget network Modify network Networks requiring browser or other additional certifica tions are not supported Channels 1 through 11 are supported
17. The device will charge automatically when connected to a computer via the Micro USB cable When charging via PC connection the charging time may vary depending on whether the device is turned On or Off The maximum charge time with a 5V 2A charging adapter is 4 hours Fully discharged battery and power Off If the device is On and or being used while charging the charging time may be longer or the battery may not fully charge Charging with the device turned Off is recommended The device may not charge if the PC or USB connection goes into standby or sleep mode The device may charge slowly or not charge at all in extreme temperatures Charging in a room temperature setting is recommended The built in battery will gradually lose capacity over time according to the number of charges discharges Be sure to use a high powered USB 2 0 port A low powered USB port e g keyboard or USB hub without a dedicated power supply will increase the charging time Do not use any Micro USB cable other than the one supplied with the device Doing so may cause a malfunction Getting Started 05 User Guide Connec tions Earphones Headphones 1 Connect earphones or headphones to the earphones port Balanced Earphones Headphones 1 Connect supported earphones or headphones to the balanced port Balanced Audio Device 1 Connect to an external audio device by using both the Earphones port and Balanced port
18. ange wireless network settings and turn Wi Fi on or off Q Refer to page 45 for more information on connecting to a wireless network Bluetooth e Connect a Bluetooth device to listen to music wirelessly Refer to Using Bluetooth on page 38 of the manual for more information on setting up a Bluetooth connection AK CONNECT e Set whether to use AK Connect Using the Device 40 User Guide Equalizer e Set the equalizer according to the user s preferences o Pro EQ EQ preset recommended by professionals o User EQ Adjust the frequencies according to the user s preferences EQ Supported Formats PCM 8 192kHz 8 16 24bit Equalizer is not supported during DSD 32bit playback Using the equalizer may negatively affect device performance Refer to pages 46 48 of the manual for more information on using the equalizer Gapless Playback e Play the next song without any interruption silence o Gapless playback is only supported between two files with identical bitrate sampling rate and channels Line Out e Turn Line Out on or off o Enabling Line Out and pressing Line Out in the volume control window will lock the volume level at maximum and therefore cannot be adjusted Q Do not use earphones with the Line Out feature enabled Doing so may cause permanent hearing loss Left Right Balance e Adjust the Left Right Balance for earphones headphones Using the Device 41 User Guide
19. d 1 Select a search option from the server Home Screen to display a list of music 2 Select a song to begin streaming 3 Press the amp button at the upper right corner of the music list 4 Select the music to be downloaded panish Harlem Chesky Re Unknown 4 lt gt gt 01 Spanish Harlem_Chesky Record and then press the 4 button at tum 02 Storms On the Ocean Chesky the top of the screen to begin Record Unknown down oad ng 03 In A Mellow Tone Chesky Record e A message on the Notification Bar will indicate a completed Unknown 04 Angel Of Harlem Chesky Record Unknown 05 Tchaikovsky Waltz of the Flower Chesky Record download Unknown 06 _ Concerto for Harpsichord Flute and Violin BWV 1044 Allegro Depending network conditions song loading be slow or streaming may stutter Server response may be slow when the server computer is under load Depending on network conditions and server status the AK380 s performance may be affected when streaming and downloading at the same time Terminating music streaming or pressing the item being downloaded within the Notification Bar will stop the downloading Using the Device 20 User Guide Selecting Speakers 1 Turn on the speaker s to be connected and then connect it to the same network as the AK380 2 Turn on AK Connect from the device settings 3 Press from the notificatio
20. d the selected file after the current last song of the current playlist Add the selected file to the playlist Ww Delete the selected file Copy the selected file ir Move the selected file e Select an album cover from the home screen to begin playback e Turn the volume wheel to adjust the volume e Press I during playback to pause and to resume playback o You can also pause resume playback by pressing the button on the device e Press 44 gt gt during playback for the previous next song o You can also play the previous next song by pressing the button on the device Using the Device 24 User Guide e Long press during playback to rewind fast forward o You can also rewind fast forward by pressing the button on the device Drag the progress bar to the desired location during playback Press the Home button on the device to go to the Home Screen Press the album cover during playback to display an additional screen Display the previous screen Q Display the current playlist o Press next to the playlist to edit the playlist order o Press amp at the top of the music list to display music options Add the selected file to the playlist Ww Delete the selected file Add the current song to the playlist Display lyrics for the current song Display current song information se Using the Device 25 User Guide
21. dicates song duration Displays bitrate and sampling frequency data Song title information File name is displayed when ID3 metadata is unavailable Artist name Play or pause the current song Displays the current playlist Displays current song information Indicates the song s total duration Press to switch from elapsed time to remaining time Indicates song progress Drag the indicator to move to the desired time Short press Previous song Long press Rewind the current song Short press Next song Long press Fast forward the current song Using the Device 29 User Guide Playlist Manage ment Creating a Playlist 1 Press Playlist Playlists from the home screen to display a list of playlists Press at the upper right corner of the screen Enter a name for the playlist and then press Add to create a new playlist Adding a Song to a Playlist 1 Press Playlists to display a list of playlists Select a playlist and press Add to display a list of songs Select the desired song and then press Add to add the song to the selected playlist gt o GC 01 31AM lt PLAYLISTS PLAY ALL 01 Astell amp Kern 1 song 94 01 32 AM CANCEL CREATE gt 01 32AM 2 OST ALL CANCEL 200 06 Bach Concerto for Harpsichord Flute and Violin BWV 1044 Allegro unknown 07 Vivaldi Concerto in D minor opus
22. e is slow or the USB connection is experiencing heavy usage There may be issues with audio to video synchronization during video playback depending on the sound quality and operating environment Optical output S PDIF is unavailable during USB DAC connection Volume cannot be adjusted via the Windows volume control The volume wheel on the device or volume control on the appropriate program must be used to adjust the volume Using the Device 33 User Guide USB DAC Installation 1 Set DAC Input Connect USB 2 Connect the device to the PC using the supplied Micro USB cable 3 Run Setup exe from Drivers 4 Press Next when the below screen is displayed Welcome to the AK380 USB DAC Driver v1 0 0 Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through the installation of AK380 USB DAC Driver v1 0 0 e However when the following screen is displayed verify that DAC Input is selected under Connect USB E setup Welcome to the AK380 USB DAC Driver v1 0 0 Setup Wizard Setup requires that the device is plugged in Please gt the device you want to install and make sure it is turned on If your device is currently connected please unplug and replug it Using the Device 34 User Guide 5 Click Browse to select the driver destination folder and click Install Choose Install Location Choose the folder in which to install AK380 US
23. in conjunction Earphones Port Balanced Port Ground LR Getting Started 06 User Guide Optical Out 1 Music can be played back on an S PDIF capable external audio device by using an optical cable Q DSD format is converted to PCM when using Optical Out The volume will be fixed at the maximum level Connecting to a Computer 1 Turn on the device and your PC 2 Connect the device to your PC as a standard USB device by using a Micro USB cable Q Connect USB e Media Device USB Drive Transfer files from the PC to the device e DAC Input Listen to music from the PC on the device See pp 33 37 Q Mac users need to download and install the MTP program from the Astell amp Kern website http www astellnkern com gt Support gt Download For an optimal connection quit any unnecessary programs before connecting the device the computer Do not use any Micro USB cable other than the one supplied with the device Getting Started 07 User Guide Windows XP users require Service Pack 2 and Windows Media Player 10 to be installed for the computer to recognize the USB device Download Windows Media Player and required Service Packs from the Microsoft website http www microsoft com Disconnecting from the Computer 1 Verify that all operations have completed before attempting to disconnect the device
24. k e f there is a ringing in the ears during or immediately after use reduce the volume or discontinue using the product and consult a medical professional e Do not listen to music at excessive volumes for extended periods e Do not use the earphones headphones at excessive volumes e Be careful not to get the earphones headphones caught in other objects e Do not sleep with earphones in your ears or leave them in for extended periods Miscellaneous 50 User Guide Trouble shooting Check for solutions to common problems 1 The device won t turn on The battery may need to be recharged Charge the device for at least one hour and try again e Reset the device and try again See p 5 The device will not charge when connected to a computer via USB cable e Use a USB port on the back of the computer and check that the USB port is functioning properly e Check that the USB cable is connected correctly The computer won t recognize the device or an error occurs when connected e Use a USB port on the back of the computer e Check that the USB cable is connected correctly e For Windows XP verify that Service Pack 2 or higher and Windows Media Player 10 or higher are installed e Check if the device connects properly on a different computer The screen turns off repeatedly e The screen turns off automatically after a defined period to reduce battery consumption Set the time at Power
25. l The Persuasions Sing U2 The Persuasions The Raven Using the Device 13 User Guide Home Screen o C Qv 01 29AM 1 Spanish Harlem Rebecca Pidgeon AK CONNECT 2 M ALBUMS ARTISTS GENRES PLAYLIST FOLDER 1 Current Song Currently playing song information 2 AK Connect Launches AK Connect 3 Search Options View the list of songs by different search options search options be dragged to change their locations Using the Device 14 User Guide Notification P o 01 29AM Bar Screen 9 Qe a LOVICE Qe 10 E 11 gt DA 9 5 12 4 9 6 13 _ SEHEN VU H tQ Connected as media device Using the Device 15 User Guide 1 Notification Bar 2 A Wi Fi 3 Bluetooth 4 EQ EQ 5 CGapless Playback 6 1 Line Out Wi Fi Speakers 8 Notifications Display 9 File Search 10 Q Settings 11 DAC PC Connection Mode Expand or collapse the notification bar by dragging the bar down or up respectively Press A to turn Wi Fi on or off Press to turn Bluetooth on or off Press EQ to turn the EQ on or off The most recent EQ settings are applied by default playback on or off Turn Line Out on or off Turn Wi Fi speaker functionality on or off Enabled when speakers are connected Notification contents are displayed in
26. n bar to display a list of speakers available on the same network as the AK380 4 Scroll the screen left and right to select a speaker The selected speaker will be connected and music will be played back through the speaker AK Connect Usage Example Case 1 80 x DAC EQ amp 5 D Connected as a media device G 2 11 53 AM lt Speaker T1 Using the Device 21 User Guide Case 2 AK500N AK380 AK T1 LIBRARY REMOTE SPEAKER Case 3 r 9 AK380 500 REMOTE amp LIBRARY SPEAKER Using the Device 22 User Guide Case 4 AK380 AK500N AK T1 LIBRARY REMOTE SPEAKER Case 5 AK380 n LIBRARY LIBRARY gt or AK Connect APP 7 AK T1 SPEAKER AK500N Using the Device 23 User Guide Listening Selecting Music to M UuSic 1 Select a search option at the bottom of the home screen to display the playlist 2 Select a song from the list to begin playback 0 Select Folder search music folder Continuous Playback Approximately 10 hours Basis FLAC 16 bit 44 kHz unbalanced output volume 80 EQ Off LCD Off Supported Formats PCM 8 384 kHz 8 16 24 32 bit DSD 2 8 5 6 MHz Listening to Music e Press amp at the top of the music list to display music options Q9 Ad
27. n manual for details When connecting the product to a Bluetooth device the distance between the two must be within 20 cm Audio quality will degrade with longer distances and the pairing may disconnect at a distance of 2 m 6 5 ft or more Distances may vary depending on device and environment Crosstalk may be heard while using Bluetooth For multipoint devices make the necessary connections prior to use Car audio Bluetooth connections are not supported Malfunction noise and other undesirable effects may occur due to the device s battery level and the environment e Signal interference affects data transmission e g holding the device while wearing a Bluetooth device holding the device while holding another electronic device etc The device or Bluetooth headset s radio transmitters affected by touching parts of the body Transmission strength is affected by walls corners partitions etc Devices using the same frequencies may cause interference e g medical devices microwave ovens Wi Fi etc Areas with an excessive amount of interference or weak signals e g elevators underground etc affect performance Using the Device 39 User Guide Settings Set up the device according to the user s needs The settings menu may vary depending on the firmware version Setup 1 Select from the home screen notification bar 2 Select the desired item for setup Wi Fi e Ch
28. om gt Support gt Download microSD Card Slot Cover The cover is used to protect the microSD card slot when not in use It is installed on the product by default Getting Started 02 User Guide AK380 at a Glance The appearance of the product as well as printed and engraved information may vary depending on the model Earphones Optical Port i ii Balanced l Micro USB Port Expansion i Balanced Out e Volume Fast Forwar LCD microSD Card Slot Touchscreen Home Button Earphones Optical Port Output sound to connected earphones Music can be played back on an S PDIF capable external device by using an optical cable Power Turn the screen on and off Long press Turn the device on and off Balanced Out Output sound to earphones or headphones that support balanced audio connections Connect to an external audio device by using both the earphone port ground and balanced audio port LR in conjunction Micro USB Port Connect to a computer or recharge the device Expansion Unit Balanced Out Output sound to an expansion device that supports balanced audio connections Previous Rewind Play the previous song or restart the song Long press Rewind Play Pause Play or Pause a song Getting Started 03 User Guide Next Fast Forward Skip to the next song Long press Fast forward LCD Touchscreen
29. proper use or operation of this product The information in this user manual was written based on current product specifications The manufacturer iriver Limited is adding new complementary features and will continue to apply new technologies in the future All specifications may be changed without prior notice There is no warranty against data loss due to the use of this product Miscellaneous 53 User Guide S fi General Specifications Product Name AK380 C ati n S Model PPF21 Body Color Meteoric Titan Body Material Aircraft Grade Duralumin Display 4inch WVGA 480x800 Touch Screen Supported Audio WAV FLAC WMA OGG APE Normal High Fast Formats AAG ALAC AIFF DFF DSF Sample rate PCM 8kHz 384kHz 8 16 24 32bits per Sample DSD Native DSD64 1bit 2 8MHz Stereo DSD128 1 bit 5 6 2 Stereo Output Level Unbalance 2 2 Vrms Balance 2 3 Vrms Condition No Load DAC AKM AK4490 x 2 Dual DAC Decoding Support up to 32bit 384kHz Bit to Bit Decoding Input USB Micro B input for charging amp data transfer PC amp Connection Mode MTP Media Device Outputs PHONES 3 5mm Optical Out 3 5mm Balanced Out 2 5mm only 4 pole supported Wi Fi 802 11 b g n 2 4GHz Bluetooth V4 0 A2DP AVRCP Dimensions 3 14 79 8 mm W x 4 42 112 4 mm H x 0 70 17 9 mm D Weight 8 110z 2309 Feature Enhancements Firmware upgrade supported OTA Audio Specifications Fre
30. pt to disassemble repair or alter the product Do not store the device in confined spaces with the power on for extended periods of time Do not place the device near magnetic objects magnets televisions monitors speakers etc Never use chemicals or cleaning products on the device as they can alter the paint and surface coating Avoid dropping or subjecting the device to a strong impact excessive vibration etc Do not press multiple buttons simultaneously Miscellaneous 49 User Guide e Do not disconnect the Micro USB cable during data transfer e When connecting the Micro USB cable use a USB port on the back of the PC Connecting to a defective or damaged USB port may damage the device e Displaying one image for an extended period may cause screen burn in afterimage e Using poor quality protective films or adhesive stickers on the screen may cause damage e Do not insert any foreign objects into the earphones port Other e Do not use earphones headphones or operate the product while controlling any type of vehicle It is not only dangerous but may be a violation of the law in certain regions e Do not use the product during physical activities driving walking hiking etc e Always use in a safe environment to avoid the risk of accidents e Always be aware of your surroundings when using the device while moving e Avoid using the device during thunderstorms to reduce the possibility of electric shoc
31. quency Response 0 053dB Condition 20Hz 20kHz Unbalance 0 053dB Condition 20Hz 20kHz Balance 0 56 dB Condition 10Hz 70kHz Unbalance 0 55 dB Condition 10Hz 70kHz Balance S N 116dB 1kHz Unbalance 117dB 1kHz Balance Crosstalk 130dB 1kHz Unbalance 135dB 1kHz Balance THD N 0 0008 1kHz Unbalance 0 0007 1kHz Balance IMD SMPTE 0 000796 800Hz 10kHz 4 1 Unbalance 0 0006 800Hz 10kHz 4 1 Balance Output impedance Balanced out 2 5mm 1 PHONES 3 5mm 2ohm Clock Jitter 30ps Typ Reference Clock Jitter VCXO Clock 0 2ps Typ Reference Clock Jitter 0 2 s VCXO Clock Storage Capacity Built in Memory 256GB NAND External Memory microSD Max 128GB x 1 Battery Capacity 3 400mAh 3 7V Li Polymer Battery Supported OS Supported OS Windows XP Windows 7 8 32 64bit MAC OS X 10 7 and up Miscellaneous 54
32. refer to the following PC Mac minimum system requirements PC Minimum System Requirements e OS Windows XP Windows 7 8 32 amp 64 bit Mac Minimum System Requirements e Mac OS X Lion 10 7 or later Connecting to the MQS Streaming Server 1 Turn on the MQS Streaming Server 0 and connect to the same network poe to which the AK380 is connected e Run the 5 Streaming Server 2 Turn on AK Connect from the ALBUMS device settings 3 Press AK Connect from the home ARTISTS GENRES screen Using the Device 18 User Guide 4 A list of servers on the same network as the AK380 will be Connect displayed MY DEVICE 5 Scroll the screen left and right to Dips select a server The selected server will be connected and the server home screen will be displayed AKTI ALBUMS ARTISTS FOLDER GENRES 6 Select a search option at the bottom SONGS of the server home screen to 01 Spanish Harlem Chesky Record display a list of music Unknown 02 Storms Are On the Ocean Chesky Record Unknown 03 In A Mellow Tone Chesky Record Unknown 04 Angel Of Harlem Chesky Record Unknown 05 Tchaikovsky Waltz of the Flower Chesky Record Unknown 06 Bach Concerto for Harpsichord Flute and Violin BWV 1044 Allegro Unknown Refer to page 45 for connecting to wireless network Using the Device 19 User Guide Music Streaming and Downloa
33. roduction or distribution of the copyrighted contents from this product is the legal responsibility of the user Companies organizations products people and events used in the examples are not based on actual data iriver has no intention to be associated with any company institution product person or incident through this instruction manual and no such inference should be made It is the responsibility of the user to comply with all applicable copyright laws 1999 2015 iriver Limited All rights reserved AK380 was designed and audio tuned under the advisement of MSD Miscellaneous 52 User Guide Certifi cations Hegistered Trademarks Disclaimers KC FCC CE TELEC Class B Device Communication equipment for residential use This is a Class B Device and is registered for EMC requirements for residential use This device can be used in residential areas and all other areas Q FCCID PPF21 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 Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows 7 Windows 8 and Windows Media Player are trademarks of Microsoft Corp The manufacturer importer and distributor shall not be liable for damages including accidental and personal injury due to the im
34. to delete ballade 2 Cancel Renaming an Equalizer 1 Press Pro EQ at the upper left E gt corner of the screen Equalizer 2 Press 2 next to the desired item and enter a new name for the Cancel Rename selected equalizer 3 Press Rename to apply the changes E ORAS amp epe ar e wmm lt 123 Using the Device 48 User Guide Safety Precautions Device e When a plug is inserted into the earphones balanced or USB port do not apply any force or shock to the plug e Do not insert any metal objects coins hairpins etc or flammable debris into the device e Do not place heavy objects on the device e n case the device gets wet water chemicals medicine cosmetics sweat etc do not power on the device Allow it to dry thoroughly and then contact the nearest iriver Customer Support Center Malfunctions due to exposure to liquids will be repaired for a fee regardless of the warranty period and such damage may not be repairable Avoid using or storing the device in direct sunlight e g inside a car in the summer Do not use or store the device in hot and humid areas Do not use or store the device areas with excess dust smoke or debris Avoid placing the device on blankets heated mats or carpets for extended periods of time during use Do not place the device near a fire heat source or in a microwave Never attem
35. ttery level of 50 is required Moving to another screen during the file download will cancel the download Do not disconnect from the wireless network while downloading firmware upgrade Doing so cause data corruption and or damage to the system If an error occurs or the notice in the Notification Bar disappears during an upgrade download the firmware upgrade again through o Update System Update Getting Started 11 User Guide Basic Using the LCD Touchscreen Operations 1 This device features an LCD touchscreen that allows you to perform operations by touching the screen Interact with the device by touching the screen to access various features o To prevent damage to the screen do not use a sharp object excessive force Return to the Home Screen 1 Press the Home button at any time to return to the Home Screen o G Q 01 29AM Spanish Harlem Rebecca Pidgeon F AK CONNECT SONGS ALBUMS ARTISTS GENRES PLAYLIST FOLDER Home Screen o The Home button on the AK380 is pressure sensitive and can be operated with light pressure Using the Device 12 User Guide Moving up down in the list lt ALBUMS 1 You can scroll through the list by PLAY ALL dragging the list screen up HD090368024565 and down Sessions From The 17th Ward Amber Rubarth Sugar Hill Jackson Hazeltine Reedus Gil
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