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1. Budapest Festival Orchestra FLAC Chesky Records The HD Audio Demo Tracks POIR NaCN Ultimate De Ivan Fischer 24 882 imate Demonstration Disc Vol File folder na Krall i n Breezin TLAC Diana Krali Giad Rag Do TRAC Engles He Freezes Over IRAC George Benson Bri een File folder File folder File folder ee FLAC Jason Mr r FLAC John Coltrane Blue Train a Leter Word 24 96 Classic Records HDAD rips 24 19 PLACI Kadt Yarra Kan se Davis Relaxin With FLAC Mstislav Rostropovich J S E Quintet 1985 m ten es Genius Loves FLAC Rebecca Pidgeon Retrospective 24 96 File folder on Country reatest Hits 24 ste i der 24 96 ED ile folder ile folder 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 Make sure that the Micro USB cable is securely connected Removing the Micro USB cable or turning off the device 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 Stat 08 User Guide Delete Files Folders on the Device 1 Select the file folder to delete right click and select Delete 2 Select Yes in the Confirm File Folder Deletion window to delete the selected files folders Insert Remove a microSD Card 1 Refer to the diagram and gently insert a microSD card into2. a new name for the EQ setting 2 Press Rename to complete the process EQ G As Q 02 47 PM Are you sure you want to delete Ballad Cancel OK EQ G As Q 02 47 PM lt Equalizer Rename Cancel ea weile ey Ul Tee alsiell io Im Ike ar 219 W 1D nim lt E a _ Using the Device 44 User Guide Safety Precautions Device Displaying one image for an extended period may cause screen burn in afterimage When a plug is inserted into the earphones balanced or USB port do not apply any force or shock to the plug Do not insert any metal coins hairpins etc objects or flammable debris into the device Do not place heavy objects on the device In case the device gets wet rain water chemicals medicine cosmetics sweat moisture etc do not power on the device and allow it to dry thoroughly then contact to the nearest iriver Customer Support Center Water damaged devices will be repaired for a fee regardless of warranty status but the device may not be repairable Avoid places with excess moisture dust or smoke Never attempt to repair the device yourself Avoid exposing the device to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures 5 C 40 C 23 F 104 F Do not place the device near magnetic objects magnets TV monitors speakers etc Never use chemicals or cleaning products on the device because doing so may alter the paint and surface coating Avoid
3. 1 Current Indicates the current location Press to location move return to the previous screen 2 Playlist Displays the playlist for the current location Long press a song to add to or remove from the playlist 3 List sorting Select a method for BEL sorting the playlist zi Using the Device 22 User Guide Playlist Option Playlist 2 e f i ac Rebecca Pidgeon tf 3 d 0 Add In Order Add after playing 1 Add to Playlist Add the selected song to a Playlist 2 Remove from Remove the selected song from Playlist the Playlist 3 Add to End Add the selected song to of Playlist the end of the Playlist 4 Add After Add the selected song after Current Song the song currently playing Using the Device 23 User Guide Music Player Screen 14 09 44 AM 1 10 Using the Device 24 User Guide 1 lt Previous Screen 2 6 P II 7 10 12 gt gt Album Cover Song Progress Song Title Artist Play Pause Playlist Details Song Duration Progress Bar Previous Rewind Next Fast Forward Return to the previous screen Displays album covers Press the album cover to show lyrics add the current song to a playlist or view song information Indicates the elapsed time Song title information File name is displayed when ID3 metadata is unavailable Artist name Play or pause the current song Indicates the current playlist Displays bitra
4. A microSD card is not included with this device Please purchase separately Start 10 User Guide Firmware Upgrade Wi Fi Update OTA Over the Air 1 Connect to a wireless network 2 When a new firmware version is found a Firmware Update Guide window will display on screen 3 Select Update and choose the items for update 4 Follow the on screen instructions and proceed with the Firmware Upgrade Refer to page 41 of the manual for more information on connecting to a wireless network Firmware Upgrade may not initialize when the battery level is too low A minimum battery level of 50 is required Moving to another screen during the file download will cancel the download Do not disconnect from the wireless network during a Firmware Upgrade Doing so may 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 Settings Update System Update Start 11 User Guide asic LCD Touchscreen Functions 1 This device features an LCD Touchscreen Interact with the device by touching the screen to access a variety of features Do not use a sharp object or excessive force to prevent damage to the screen Moving up down in the list 1 Scroll through a list by dragging Bottom Top Top gt Bottom on the screen Home Screen 1 Press the Home button at any
5. EMC requirements for residential use This device can be used not only in residential areas but in all other areas Q FCCID QDMAK240 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 Miscellaneous 48 User Guide S pec ifi General Specifications Model AK240 catli ons Body Color Gun Metal Body Material Aircraft Grade Duralumin Display 3 31 inch WVGA 480x800 AMOLED Touch Screen Supported Audio WAV FLAC WMA MP3 OGG APE Normal High Fast Formats AAC ALAC AIFF DFF DSF Sampling rate FLAC WAV ALAC AIFF 8 kHz 192 kHz 8 16 24 bits per sample DSD Native DSD64 1 bit 2 8 MHz Stereo DSD128 1 bit 5 6 MHz Output Level Stereo Unbalanced 2 1 Vrms Balanced 2 3 Vrms Condition No Load DAC Cirrus Logic CS4398 x 2 Dual DAC Decoding Support up to 24 bit 192 kHz Bit to Bit Decoding Input USB Micro B input for charging amp data transfer PC amp Mac Connection Mode MTP Media Device Outputs PHONES 3 5 mm Optical Out 3 5 mm Balanced Out 2 5 mm only 4 pole supported Wi Fi 802 11 b g n 2 4GHz Bluetooth v4 0 Dimensions 2 59 66 mm W x 4 21 107 mm H x 0 68 17 5 mm D Weight 6 5 oz 185g Feature Enhancements Firmware upgrade supported OTA Au
6. Home Screen Power Turn On Off M an ag e 1 Long press the e button to turn on off the device 2 A long press while the device is on will display a ment shutdown 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 Settings Power Saving Automatic Shutdown See p 38 Turn the Screen On Off 1 Press the CD e button to turn on the screen 2 Another short press will turn off the screen Q 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 Settings Power Saving Screen Timeout See p 38 Stat 04 User Guide Reset Function 1 In cases of unexpected device failure or freeze press the Z e button for 12 seconds to force a shutdown The device can be restarted normally after a shutdown Resetting the device will not affect the stored data or time setting Do not attempt to reset the device while it s functioning because doing so may corrupt stored data Charging 1 Turn on the computer 2 The device will charge automatically when connected to a computer via the Micro USB cable 11 When charging via PC connection the charge time may change depending on whether the device is On or Off The maximum charge time with a 5V 2A charging
7. Playback on or off Notification contents are displayed in this area Enter keywords to display a list of items containing the search terms Select the appropriate mode when connected to a computer Disk USB drive mode for transferring media files Bac Listen to music from the PC through the device Press 3 to cycle through different Repeat modes Repeat the entire Playlist 5 Repeat the current song Disable Repeat Using the Device 15 User Guide 10 X Brightness Use the adjustment bar to control the display brightness 11 Screen Lock Press to turn the Screen Lock on or off The volume wheel will not function when the screen is locked 12 Play Mode Press to cycle through different Play Modes Sequential playback Shuffle playback Long press EQ to move to the corresponding screen Using the Device 16 User Guide MQ S The AK240 can access music files stored on a computer i on the same network Streaming 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 User Guide within the program for detailed information on using the MQS Streaming Server Minimum system requirements PC OS Windows XP Windo
8. dropping or exposing the device to any strong impact excessive vibration etc Do not press multiple buttons simultaneously Do not disconnect the Micro USB cable during data transfer Use a USB port at the back of the computer for USB connections Connecting to a defective or damaged USB port may damage the device Do not insert any foreign objects into the earphones port Using poor quality protective films or adhesive stickers on the screen may cause damage Miscellaneous 45 User Guide Trouble shooting Miscellaneous e Do not use earphones headphones or operate the product while operating any type of vehicle Not only is it dangerous it may be illegal in certain regions e Do not use the product during any physical activity driving walking hiking etc e Always use in a safe environment to avoid the risk of an accident 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 shock e If you experience ringing in your ears lower the volume or stop listening to the device 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 Check for solutions to common problems 1 The de
9. the microSD card slot 2 To safely remove a microSD card select Safely remove SD card from the Notification Bar or select Unmount SD card from Settings System Information 3 Gently press the microSD card to release it from the slot conmcto ena ociadetice Start 09 User Guide Recommended microSD Cards Brand SanDisk Transcend Q Notes on inserting a microSD card Do not force the microSD card into the slot Doing so may cause damage to the device and or the microSD card Do not repeatedly insert remove the microSD card If the microSD card is improperly inserted it may become immovable or cause damage to the device Notes on removing a microSD card Be sure to safely unmount and remove the microSD card from the device Not following the proper procedure may 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 to the microSD card Miscellaneous If the device is unable to recognize the microSD card and or is malfunctioning format the memory card before use See p 40 Using microSD cards other than the recommended brands may cause device malfunction A microSD card is not included with this device Please purchase separately If the device is unable to recognize the microSD card and or is malfunctioning format the memory card before use
10. time to return to the Home Screen ddeccckoose J eecewccce eee 15 09 38 AM Spanish Harlem Rebecca Pidgeon MQS SETTING STREAMING SONGS ALBUMS ARTISTS GENRES PLAYLIST FOLDER Home Screen 2 Long press the Home button to move to the Music Player Using the Device 12 User Guide Home 15 09 38 AM 1 Screen Spanish Harlem Rebecca Pidgeon MQS STREAMING 3 ALBUMS ARTISTS GENRES PLAYLIST FOLDER 1 Notification Bar Pull down on the Notification Bar to view its contents See pp 14 16 2 Current Song Currently playing artist song information 3 Menu items Select a menu button to move to the corresponding screen 4 Search options View the list of songs by different search options Menu items other than MQS Streaming Settings can be long pressed and dragged to change their locations Using the Device 13 User Guide Notification 1 Bar 15 09 38 AM Co SEARCH 7 2 _ Using the Device 14 User Guide 3 Notification Bar Wi Fi Equalizer Bluetooth Gapless Playback Notifications Display Search Computer Connection Repeat Press the Notification Bar to close Press to turn Wi Fi on or off Press EQ to turn the EQ on or off The most recent EQ settings are used by default Press to turn Bluetooth on or off
11. AstellsKern INSTRUCTION BOOK User Guide Iriver CONTENTS Start 01 Components AK240 at a Glance Power Management Connections Firmware Upgrade Using the Device 2 Basic Functions Home Screen Notification Bar MQS Streaming Music Player Playlist Management USB DAC Functionality Bluetooth Settings Wi Fi Equalizer Miscellaneous Safety Precautions Troubleshooting Copyright Certifications Specifications Trademarks Disclaimers 02 03 04 06 11 12 13 14 17 20 27 29 34 36 41 42 45 46 48 48 49 50 50 User Guide Package Contents Contents may be changed without prior notice to improve the performance or quality of the product AK240 A Leather Case Quick Start Guide with 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 com gt Support gt Download microSD card slot cover The cover is used to protect the microS
12. D card slot when not in use It s installed on the device by default Start 02 User Guide AK20 ata The appearance of the product printed and engraved information may vary depending on the model Glance Earphones Optical Port Micro USB port Power ee een Balanced audio pin map Balanced audio port Previous Rewind a el Play Pause Next Fast Forward e Volume e LCD Touchscreen a Pr microSD card slot a ___ Home key Earphones Optical port Output sound to connected earphones Music can be played back on an SPDIF capable external device by using an optical cable Power Turn the screen on and off Long Press Turn the device on and off Balanced port 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 Previous Rewind Play the previous song or restart the song Long press Rewind Start 03 User Guide Play Pause Play or Pause a song Next Fast Forward Skip to the next song Long press Fast Forward microSD card slot Insert a microSD card and access its files Volume Control the volume by turning the wheel LCD Touchscreen Display with gesture control Home button Show the
13. able or difficult The device may not function properly The file may sound different from a computer There may be a difference in the performance of playback or other functions The file may not be compatible with playback specifications e A file conversion or using a different file is recommended Miscellaneous 47 User Guide Co pyright iriver Limited retains the rights to patents trademarks copyright and other intellectual property rights related to this manual No contents of this manual may be copied or duplicated in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of iriver Limited Using or reproducing in whole or part the contents of this document is subject to penalties Software audio video and any copyrighted contents are protected in accordance with copyright laws Unauthorized reproduction 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 It is not the intention of iriver Limited to correlate any companies organizations products people and events with this manual It is the responsibility of the user to comply with applicable copyright laws 1999 2014 iriver Limited All rights reserved Certifi KCC FCC CE TELEC Class B Device Communication equipment for residential use cations This is a Class B Device and is registered for
14. adapter is 4 hours and 30 minutes Fully discharged battery power Off If the device is On and or being used while charging the charge time may be longer or the battery may not fully charge Charging with the device tumed Off is recommended The device may not charge if the PC or USB connection goes into standby 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 i e keyboard or USB hub without a dedicated power supply will increase the charge time Do not use a Micro USB cable other than the one supplied with the device because doing so may cause a malfunction Start 05 User Guide Connections Earphones Headphones 1 Connect earphones or headphones to the earphones port IA AH Balanced Earphones Headphones 1 Connect supported earphones or headphones to the Balanced port elf ala U Balanced Audio Device 1 Connect to an external audio device by using both the Earphones port and Balanced port in conjunction Earphones port Balanced port LR Ground N Stat 06 User Guide Optical Out 1 Music can be played back on an SPDIF capable external audio device by using an optical cable 5 JD 1 DSD format is n
15. available 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 29 User Guide USB DAC Installation 1 Set DAC Input from Settings 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 H setup f Welcome to the AK240 USB DAC Driver v1 0 0 Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through the installation of AK240 USB DAC Driver v1 0 0 Tt is recommended that you dose all other applications before starting Setup This will make it possible to update relevant system files without having to reboot your computer Click Next to continue When the below screen is displayed verify that DAC Input is selected under Settings Connect USB Setup eis Iie Ce Dal Using the Device 30 User Guide 5 Click Browse to select the driver destination folder and click Install Bp we kn Choose Install Locabon Choose the folder in which to install AK240 Audio Oriver v1 2 1 g Setup wil install AK240 Audio Driver v1 2 1 in the following folder To install in a different folder cick Browse and select another folder Click Install to start the When the bel
16. dio Specifications Frequency 0 023 dB Condition 20 Hz 20 kHz Unbalanced amp Balanced Response 0 3 dB Condition 10 Hz 70k Hz Unbalanced amp Balanced S N 116 dB 1 kHz Unbalanced 117 dB 1 kHz Balanced Crosstalk 130 dB 1 kHz Unbalanced 135 dB 1 kHz Balanced THD N 0 0007 1 kHz Unbalanced 0 0005 1 kHz Balanced IMD SMPTE 0 0004 800 Hz 10 kHz 4 1 Unbalanced 0 0003 800 Hz 10 kHz 4 1 Balanced Output impedance 1 ohm Clock Jitter 50 ps Typ Memory Built in Memory 256 GB NAND External Memory microSD Max 128 GB x 1 Battery Capacity 3 250 mAh 3 7V Li Polymer Battery Supported OS Supported OS Windows XP Windows 7 8 32 amp 64 bit Mac OS X 10 7 Miscellaneous 49 User Guide Tradem arks Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Disclaimers 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 improper use or operation of this product The information in this user manual was written based on current product specifications The manufacturer iriver Limited is currently adding new complementary features and will continue to apply new technologies in the future All standards are subject to change without prior notice There is no warranty against data loss due to the use of this product Miscellaneous 50
17. hich the transmission strength is affected by walls corners partitions etc Instances in which devices using the same frequencies cause interference i e medical devices microwave ovens Wi Fi etc Areas with a great deal of interference or where signals are weak i e elevators underground etc Using the Device 35 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 Settings from the Home Screen 2 Select the desired item Wi Fi e Change wireless network settings and turn Wi Fi on or off Refer to page 41 of the manual for more information on connecting to a wireless network Bluetooth e Connect a Bluetooth device to listen to music wirelessly Refer to page 34 of the manual for more information on using a Bluetooth connection Equalizer e Set the Equalizer according to the user s preferences Pro EQ EQ Preset recommended by professionals User EQ Adjust the frequencies according to the user s preferences Using the Device 36 User Guide Q Equalizer is not supported during DSD playback Using the equalizer may affect device performance Refer to pages 42 44 of the manual for more information on using the Equalizer Gapless Playback e Play the next song without any interruptions silence Gapless playback is only supported between two files with identical bitra
18. k to pause and gt to resume playback Press the button on the device to pause resume playback Press 44 gt gt during playback for the previous next song Press the button on the device for the previous next song Long press 44 gt gt during playback to rewind fast forward Long press the button on the device to rewind fast forward Press 4 to return to the previous screen Using the Device 20 User Guide Press the Home button on the device to go to the Home Screen Press to display the current Playlist Long press a song on the Playlist for Playlist options Add to Playlist Remove Add to end of Playlist Add after current song are available from the Playlist Drag the progress bar to the desired location during playback Press the Album Cover during playback to show lyrics Add current song to Playlist Show song information Using the Device 21 User Guide Playlist Screen 14 09 43 AM Sample PLAY ALL 01 Spanish Harlem_Chesky Record flac Rebecca Pidgeon 02 Storms Are On the Ocean_Chesky Record flac Amber Rubarth 03 In A Mellow Tone_Chesky Record flac Jackson Hazeltine Reedus Gill 04 Angel Of Harlem_Chesky Record flac The Persuasions 05 Tchaikovsky Waltz of the Flower_Chesky Record flac Bruckner Orchester Linz Bernhard 06 Bach_Concerto for Harpsichord Flute and Violin BWV 1044
19. ng the song EEEn Unknown to the device Download Angel Of Harlem Selected Download Select the appropriate option to en download songs FE The Ne a Bruckner Orchester Linz Bernh A message on the Notification gael Bar will indicate a completed o 60 download In A Mellow Tone Jackson Hazeltine Reedus Gill Storms Are On the Ocean Amber Rubarth Depending on network conditions song loading may be slow and streaming may stutter Server response may be slow when the server computer is under a load Depending on network conditions and server status the AK240 s performance may be affected when streaming and downloading simultaneously Terminating MQS Streaming or pressing the item being downloaded within the Notification Bar will stop downloads Using the Device 19 User Guide M USIC Selecting Music Player 1 Select a search option from the Home Screen to display a list of music 2 Select a song from the list to begin playback Select Folder to search by folder Continuous Playback Approximately 10 hours Basis FLAC 16 bit 44 kHz Unbalanced output Volume 40 EQ Off LCD Off Supported file formats FLAC WAV 8 192 kHz 8 16 24 bit WMA 8 320 kbps MP3 8 320 kbps OGG APE Normal Fast High AAC AIFF ALAC DFF DSF Listening to Music Select an album cover from the Home Screen to begin playback Turn the Volume Wheel to adjust the volume Press II during playbac
20. oad e Select a folder for downloaded files Select a default folder for downloading music during MQS Streaming Select Folder will prompt the user to manually select a folder for each downloaded file 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 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 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 Using the Device 39 User Guide System Restore 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 40 User Guide Wi Fi Connect to a Wireless Network 1 Long press from the Notification Bar or select Settings Wi Fi to display a list of Access Points AP IriverMkt Connected iriver Secured with WEP iriverguest pub_guest 2 Select an appropriate AP to connect to the wireless network Additional information encryption key index etc may be required depending on the network
21. ot supported while using Optical Out Connecting to a Computer 1 Turn on the device and the PC 2 Connect the device to a PC as a standard USB device by using the supplied Micro USB cable Settings Connect USB e USB drive Transfer files from the PC to the device e DAC input Listen to music from the PC on the device See pp 29 33 Q Mac users need to download and install the MTP program from the Astell amp Kern website http www astellnkem com gt Support gt Download For an optimal connection quit all unnecessary programs before connecting the device to the computer Do not use a Micro USB cable other than the one supplied with the device because doing so may cause a malfunction Windows XP users require Service Pack 2 and Windows Media Player 10 to be installed for the computer to recognize the USB device Download necessary Service Packs and Windows Media Player from the Microsoft website http www microsoft com Stat 07 User Guide Disconnecting from the Computer 1 Verify that all operations have completed before attempting to disconnect the device from the computer Disconnecting the device from the computer during an operation i e file transfer may corrupt data on the device Copy Files Folders to the Device 1 Select the appropriate files folders from the computer and Drag amp Drop them into the USB device FLAC AIX Records AXPONA FLAC
22. ow screen is displayed click Finish to complete the installation CET Click Finish to complete the installation Em a High Definition Audio Device lafa USB Audio Device lt After driver installation gt Using the Device 31 User Guide 7 Change the default Sound Output device according to the operating system as seen in the images below Win XP Control Panel gt Sound and Audio Devices gt Audio tab gt Change the default audio device under Sound playback to AK240 USB DAC Win 7 8 Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Manage Audio Devices gt Right click AK240 USB DAC and select Set as default device Sounds and Audio Devices Properties Volume r Sound playback Default device IDT Audio AK240 USB DAC IDT Audio _ Speakers 2 AK240 USB DAC Default Device Speakers High Definition Audio Device Not plugged in lt Windows 7 gt Using the Device 32 User Guide rt Hi Fi audio playback on Windows 7 8 Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Manage Audio Devices gt Double click AK240 USB DAC gt Advanced tab gt Default format gt Select 24 bit 192000 Hz Recommended Select the sample rate and bit depth to be used when running in shared mode 24 bit 192000 Hz Studio Quali Mac OS X System Preferences gt Sound gt Output tab gt Select AK240 USB DAC Sound Effects Output Inpu
23. settings IriverMkt Connected iriver Secured with WEP iriverguest pub_guest 3 Long press the network name and select Network Settings to edit specific network settings IriverMkt Forget network Modify network Networks requiring browser or other additional certifica tions are supported Using the Device 41 User Guide Eq ualizer Equalizer Setup 1 Long press EQ from the gt apt A lE lizer Notification Bar or turn on the feature from Settings Equalizer Ge e Ht After turning on the EQ you can easily plot a custom EQ curve by drawing it on the screen 2 Press Pro from the drop down gt 8 o list and select Add New mice iH PRO EQ cannot be modified 3 Enter a name for the custom E 7 lE li EQ settings and select Add ca Ballad Q Add Cancel W elr ewu ioa asdfgh jk 1 t zxcevbnm v 123 zo lt 4 Using the Device 42 User Guide 4 Adjust the frequencies according fi E Sm osso AM Equalizer Ballad v to the user s preferences D Rename Delete Reset Equalizer 1 Select the desired EQ setting gt and select Reset to revert the wu EQ to its default settings Ballad Delete Using the Device 43 User Guide Delete Equalizer 1 Select Delete and choose the desired EQ setting for deletion 2 Press Confirm to complete process Rename Equalizer 1 Select Rename and enter
24. sired playlist SSR and press Remove ON 3 Check the box next to desired song and press Remove to remove the song from the selected playlist lt Astell amp Kern ADD REMOVE Edit the Playlist Order 1 Long press to edit the playlist order Astell amp Kern ADD REMOVE Spanish Harlem Rebecca Pidgeon Using the Device 28 User Guide USB DAC Functionality The USB DAC functionality allowed the AK240 to be registered as a sound card on the computer Music from the computer is played through the device for an enhanced listening experience USB DAC Specifications USB DAC Supported OS Windows XP 32 bit Windows 7 82 amp 64 bit Windows 8 82 amp 64bit USB DAC Support Specifications Supported formats WAV FLAC WMA MP3 OGG APE Normal High Fast AAC ALAC AIFF DFF DSF Sampling ate 44 1kHz 192kKHz Bitrate 16 bit 24 bit DSD Support Specifications DSD64 DSD128 Control the volume with the AK240 s volume wheel Volume control is unavailable when the LCD screen is Off during USB DAC connection The Previous Next and Play buttons are unavailable during USB DAC connection Playback may stutter when computer performance is slow or the USB connection is strained from heavy usage There may be issues with audio to video synchroniza tion during video playback depending on the sound quality and operating environment Optical output S PDIF is un
25. t Select a device for sound output Name Headphones AK240 USB DAC Type Headphone port USB Settings for the selected device The selected device has no output controls Use audio port for Sound Output a Output volume e 6 O Mute M Show volume in menu bar 1 This step is only required for the initial setup No additional steps are necessary after selecting the AK240 Using the Device 33 User Guide Bluetooth Connect a Bluetooth device to listen to music wirelessly Turn Bluetooth On Off A Bluetooth device must be paired with the AK240 prior to use an Refer to the Bluetooth device s User Guide for details sheet 1 Select X from the Home AKO4O Bluetooth Screen or select On Off from devices Settings Bluetooth 1 Bluetooth Media Control Bluetooth Pairing 1 Select the appropriate Bluetooth device from the list of available devices o A Bluetooth device must be paired with the AK240 prior to use Refer to the Bluetooth device s instruction manual for details Terminate Bluetooth Connection 1 Press the connected Bluetooth device and confirm the message prompt to disconnect the device Disconnect This will end your connection Bluetooth Media Control amp Camera Shutter Click Using the Device 34 User Guide Remove Bluetooth Pairing 1 Press the paired device to be al Telok Bacon Paired Bluetooth device directed
26. te sampling rate and channels Line Out e Turn Line Out on or off Enabling Line Out will lock the volume level at maximum Q Do not use earphones with the Line Out feature enabled Doing so may cause permanent hearing loss Balanced Output e Turn Balanced Output on or off Balanced Output will take priority when enabled When connecting earphones while Balanced Output is enabled the earphone port will be enabled after turning off Balanced Output from the volume window Disconnecting the earphones at this point will automatically enable Balanced Output Using the Device 37 User Guide Left Right Balance e Adjust the Left Right Balance for earphones headphones Screen Brightness e Adjust screen brightness settings Theme e Change the Theme Date amp Time e Set the current Date Time and Region Language e Select the displayed Language English Korean Japanese Chinese Simplified Traditional 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 Using the Device 38 User Guide Connect USB e Media Device USB Drive Connect to a computer to transfer media files e DAC Input Listen to music from a PC on the device Downl
27. te and sampling frequency data Indicates song 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 25 User Guide 14 09 46 AM 1 10 LYRICS Lyrics is em 24bit 176kHz Spanish Harlem Rebecca Pidgeon II 4 gt 1 Add to Playlist Add current song to a playlist 2 Lyrics Lyrics for the current song 3 Details Detailed song information Using the Device 26 User Guide Playl ist Create a Playlist Manage 1 Press Playlists from the Home screen to display ment a list of playlists canes 2 Press All Playlists then Rn press Add 3 Enter a name for the playlist and press Create to create a new playlist Long press to Delete Rename a playlist 2 PLAYLISTS Add a Song to a Playlist 1 Press All Playlists to display a list of playlists 2 Select a playlist and press amp Astell amp Kern ADD REMOVE Spanish Harlem Add to display a list of songs SEN 3 Check the box next to the desired song and press Add to add the song to the selected playlist Using the Device 27 User Guide Remove a Song from a Playlist 1 Press All Playlists to display a list of playlists 2 Selected the de
28. to the settings screen l Pa 1 Renam 2 Select Remove Pairing to au Moda ont amp Camera complete the process Unpair Profiles Input device Bluetooth Support Specifications Profile A2DP Device performance may be affected during Hi Fi playback 48 kHz or lower is recommended DSD playback is unavailable with Bluetooth Do not turn off the device during a Bluetooth connection Power cycle the Bluetooth device in case of malfunction Pairing methods may be different for each individual Bluetooth device Always refer to the respective instruction manual for details Maintain a distance of 20 cm 8 in between the AK240 and the paired Bluetooth device Audio quality will degrade with longer distances and the pairing may disconnect at a distance of 2 m 6 5 ft Distances may vary depending on the device and environment Crosstalk may occur 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 Instances in which signal interference affects data transmission i e holding the device while wearing a Bluetooth device holding the device while holding another electronic device etc Instances in which the device or Bluetooth headset s radio transmitters are touching parts of the body Instances in w
29. vice won t turn on e 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 2 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 the USB cable connections Miscellaneous 46 User Guide 3 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 the USB cable connections e For Windows XP verify that Service Pack 2 or higher and Windows Media Player 10 is installed e Check that the device is connected properly on a different computer The screen turns off e The screen turns off automatically after a defined period to reduce battery consumption Set the time at Settings Power Saving Screen Timeout The screen is not displaying properly e Check whether debris is on the screen There is no sound or there s static e Verify that the volume isn t set to 0 e Check that the earphones are plugged in properly and make sure debris isn t in the port or on the plug e Verify that the music file is not corrupted e Verify that the audio settings have been properly set balanced line out etc File will not playback or a specific file causes instability e The following may occur due to the condition of the file Playback is unst
30. ws 7 8 32 amp 64 bit Mac Mac OS X Lion 10 7 Running the MQS Streaming Server 1 Run the MQS Streaming Server 0 0038 from the computer Se Fa 2 Connect the AK240 to the same network as the computer and select MQS Streaming from the Home Screen SONGS ALBUMS ARTISTS GENRES PLAYLIST FOLDER Using the Device 17 User Guide 3 The MQS Streaming Server is R displayed in the list MAS Streaming SEARCH MORE DEVICES pal MQS Streaming Server 4 Selecting the server will connect J E Fe czas automatically and direct the user sis to the server Home Screen tapes ger 5 Select a search option at the bottom of the server Home Screen to display a list of music SONGS ALBUMS ARTISTS GENRES FOLDER Q Refer to page 41 of the manual for more information on connecting to a wireless network Using the Device 18 User Guide MQS Streaming and Download 1 Select a search option from the server Home Screen to display a list of music ee 2 Select asong to begin streaming von Angel Of Harlem The Persuasions lt SONGS Ee hehe ee assai vivace ma serioso Unknown In A Mellow Tone Jackson Hazeltine Reedus Gill Tchaikovsky Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker Bruckner Orchester Linz Bernh Spanish Harlem Rebecca Pidgeon Storms Are On the Ocean Amber Rubarth 3 Longpressasongtodisplay an A Z SONGS option for downloadi
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