INSTRUCTION BOOK
PPR11
User Guide
Package Contents
Description of Each Part
Power Management
Charging
Connections
Firmware Upgrade
02
03
05
06
07
12
Getting Started
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Basic Operations
Home Screen
Notification Bar
Music Store
AK CONNECT
Listening to Music
Manage Playlist
USB DAC Installation
How to Use USB Audio
Automatic CD Ripping
Settings
Connecting to Wi-Fi
Using Bluetooth
Equalizer Setup
13
17
19
22
23
29
32
35
36
37
39
44
45
47
Using the Device
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Safety cautions
Troubleshooting
Copyright
Certifications
Registered Trademarks
Disclaimers
Specifications
50
52
53
54
55
56
57
Miscellaneous
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CONTENTS
User Guide
Protective Film: Protects the product’s screen.
Type-C USB Cable: For charging and data transfer.
Quick Start Guide: It describes the basic method of using
the product.
Warranty Card: The warranty card is required for customer
support. Keep the warranty card for technical support.
User Guide: The User Guide can be downloaded from the
Astell&Kern website.
[http://www.astellnkern.com/ > Support > Download].
Contents may be changed without prior notice to improve the
performance or quality of the product.
Package
Contents
Getting Started 02
Quick Start Guide
& Warranty Card
Type-C USB Cable
Protective FilmPPR11
3.5mm Unbalanced Port: - 3.5mm Unbalanced Port symbol.
Connect earphones or headphones for audio output that
utilize a 3.5 mm jack.
2.5mm Balanced Port: - 2.5mm Balanced Port symbol.
Connect earphones or headphones for audio output that
utilize a 2.5mm jack.
MicroSD card slot: - MicroSD card slot symbol.
Holds MicroSD card.
Type-C USB Port: - DC Power symbol.
For charging and data transfer.
Power: - Power symbol.
Short Press - Turns the screen on and off.
Press and Hold - Turns the device on and off.
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User Guide
The appearance of the product, as well as the printed and
engraved information, may vary depending on the model.
Description
of Each
Part
Previous/Rewind
Next/
Fast-Forward
Replay/Pause
3.5mm Unbalanced Port
Power
2.5mm Balanced Port
LCD
Touchscreen
Home Button
Volume
MicroSD Card Slot
Type-C USB Port
User Guide
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Volume: Turn the wheel to adjust playback volume.
LCD Touchscreen: Display the screen, and touch it to start.
Previous/Rewind:
Short press - Plays the previous song or restarts the song.
Press and hold - Rewind
Play/Pause: Plays/pauses.
Next/Fast-Forward: Short press - Plays the next music.
Press and hold - Fast-forwards.
Home Button: Returns to the home screen.
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User Guide
Resetting the device will not affect stored data or time settings. Do
not use the reset function while the product is in use. Doing so may
corrupt the data on the device.
This device has an automatic timeout feature to save battery power.
The screen will turn off if there is no user input during the period
defined in [Menu - Settings - Power - Screen Timeout]. (See Page 42.)
Reset Function
1. In case of an unexpected device failure or freeze, press and
hold [Power] for 7 seconds to force a shutdown. The device
can then be restarted after the shutdown is complete.
Turn the Screen On/Off
1. While the screen is on, press the [Power button] to turn
off the screen.
2. Press [Power button] again to turn it on.
This device has an automatic shutdown feature to save battery
power. The device will turn off if there is no user input during the
period defined in [Menu - Settings - Power - Automatic Shutdown]
(See Page 42.)
Turning on/off Power
1. Press and hold the [Power button] to turn on the device.
2. While the device is on, press and hold the [Power button]
to shut down the device. A confirmation message will
appear.
3. Press [Confirm] to turn off the device.
Power
Management
User Guide
Getting Started
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Computer may need to be turned on to start charging depending on
computer specifications.
When charging via computer connection, the charging time may
vary depending on whether the device is turned on or off.
Some computers in power-saving mode may not charge the device.
The built-in battery will gradually lose capacity over time with
repeated charging/running-down.
Do not use cables other than USB Type C cables. Using other cables
may cause malfunctions.
Charging via Computer Connection
1. Connect the USB Type-C cable to a computer to charge
the product.
Fast charging: Maximum 2 hours 20 minutes (Completely run-down,
Power-off,9V 1.67A adapter) / Normal charging: Maximum 5 hours
(Completely run-down, Power-off, 5V 2A adapter)
A fast charger of 9V 1.67A may be used. Using a 12V adapter will not
charge the product and may cause malfunctions.
Charging via USB Wall Adapte
1. Commercially available 9V 1.67A adapters may be used for
charging.
Charging
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