Astell&Kern 3PPF219C-CMDGN1 User manual
AK380
INSTRUCTION BOOK
User Guide
CONTENTS
Getting Started
Package Contents
AK380 at a Glance
Power Management
Connections
Firmware Upgrade
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Using the Device
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
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Package
Contents
Components may be changed without prior notice to
improve the performance or quality of the product.
AK380
Leather Case
(Including Warranty)
& Protective Film
Leather Case & 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
& technical support. Do not misplace the card.
User Guide: The User Guide can be downloaded from the Astell&Kern
website. [http://www.astellnkern.com/ > Support > 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.
Quick Start Guide
& Warranty Card
microSD Card Slot CoverMicro-USB Cable
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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
Balanced Audio Port
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.
Power Micro-USB Port
Previous/
Rewind
Play/Pause
Next/
Fast-Forward
Touchscreen
LCD
Balanced
Audio Pin Map
R- R+ L+ L-
Expansion Unit Balanced Out
Volume
microSD
Card Slot
Home Button
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Next/Fast-Forward: Skip to the next song.
Long press - Fast-forward.
LCD Touchscreen: 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
Management
Turn the Device On/Off
1. Long-press the [Power ] button to turn on the device.
2. While the device is on, long-press the [Power ]
button to display a shutdown confirmation message.
3. Press [Confirm] to turn off the device.
Turn the Screen On/Off
1. While the screen is on, press the [Power ] button to
turn off the screen.
2. Press the [Power ] button again to turn off the screen.
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)
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)
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Reset Function
1. In cases of unexpected device failure or freeze, press the
[Power ] button for 12 seconds to force a shutdown.
The device can be restarted after a shutdown.
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 so may corrupt the data on the device.
Charging
1. Turn on the computer.
2. 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.
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Connections
Earphones/Headphones
1. Connect earphones or headphones to the earphones port.
OR
Balanced Earphones/Headphones
1. Connect supported earphones or headphones to the
balanced port.
OR
Balanced Audio Device
1. Connect to an external audio device by using both the
Earphones port and Balanced port in conjunction.
Earphones Port
(Ground)
Balanced Port
(LR)
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Optical Out
1. Music can be played back on an S/PDIF-capable external
audio device by using an optical cable.
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. [ - Connect USB].
Media Device (USB Drive): Transfer files from the PC to
the device.
DAC Input: Listen to music from the PC on the device.
(See pp. 33-37)
Mac users need to download and install the MTP program
from the Astell&Kern website. [http://www.astellnkern.com
> Support > Download]
For an optimal connection, quit any unnecessary programs
before connecting the device to the computer.
Do not use any Micro-USB cable other than the one
supplied with the device.
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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 from the computer.
Disconnecting the device from the computer during an
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 & drop them into the USB device.
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Make sure that the Micro-USB cable is securely connected.
Please note that removing the Micro-USB cable or 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.
Insert/Remove a microSD Card
1. Refer to the diagram and
gently insert a microSD
card into the microSD
card slot.
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2. To safely remove a microSD card,
select [Safely remove SD card]
from the Notification Bar or select
[Unmount SD card] from
[ - System Information].
3. Gently press the microSD card
to release it from the slot.
Recommended microSD Cards
Brand: SanDisk, Transcend
Maximum applicable storage capacity of microSD card:
128 GB
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 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.
A microSD card is not included with this device. Please
purchase separately.
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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 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.
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 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 while
downloading 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 [ - Update - System Update].
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Basic
Operations
Using the LCD Touchscreen
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.
To prevent damage to the screen, do not use a sharp
object or excessive force.
Return to the Home Screen
1. Press the [Home] button at any time to return to the Home
Screen.
Home Screen
The [Home] button on the AK380 is pressure-sensitive and
can be operated with light pressure.
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Moving up/down in the list
1. You can scroll through the list by
dragging the list screen [up]
and [down].
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Home
Screen
Current Song
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AK Connect
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Search Options
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The search options can be long-pressed and dragged to
change their locations.
Currently-playing song information.
Launches AK Connect.
View the list of songs by different
search options.
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Notification
Bar Screen
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Notification
Bar
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
EQ
Gapless
Playback
Line Out
Wi-Fi
Speakers
Notifications
Display
File Search
Settings
PC Connection
Mode
Expand or collapse the notification
bar by dragging the bar down
or up, respectively.
Press [ ] to turn Wi-Fi on or off.
Press [ ] to turn Bluetooth on
or off.
Press [ ] to turn the EQ on
or off. The most recent EQ
settings are applied by default.
Press [ ] to turn gapless
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 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.
: USB drive mode for
DISK
transferring media files.
: Listen to music from the
PC through the device.
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