Astell&kern XB10 User Manual

Bluetooth Headphone AMP

XB10

INSTRUCTION BOOK

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What’s Inside

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without prior notice for the purpose of
performance improvement or due to the
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XB10 Detachable

Warranty &

Instruction

Manual

clip

Micro-USB

Cable

Mounting the Clip

1. Please remove the
rubber cover on the
bottom of the
product.

2. Please insert one
side of the clip
first and then
do the same
with the
other side.

3. Push the two side
slightly for a
snug fit.

Overall Structure

Volume Control Key

Bluetooth Key

Play/Pause and Multi-key

Skip Next/Previous Song Key

Micro-USB Port
(for Recharging)

2.5 mm Balance Port

Built-In Microphone

Power/Lock Key

Status LED

3.5 mm Port

Skip Next/Previous Song Key

Replays the next/previous song.

Power Key

To the right: You can turn the device on/off
by pushing the key to the right side for
about 3 seconds.
To the left: You can lock all keys by pushing
the key to the left side.

Volume Control Key

You can control the volume by using the
[+]/[-] keys.

Bluetooth Key

You can pair this device with other devices
equipped with Bluetooth functionality.

Play/Pause and Multi-key

You can replay or pause music and turn on/off
the DCT mode in the middle of replaying music.

Status LED

You can check power on/off, Bluetooth
pairing, DCT mode on/off, recharging status
through the LED indicator light.

Earphone Jack

You can listen to music by connecting with a
general-purpose 3.5-mm earphone or headphone.

Balance Port

You can listen to music by connecting with
an earphone or headphone that support the
balance cable (2.5 mm).

Micro USB connector (only charging)

Connect the device with 5V 2A adapter (sold
separately) or PC using Micro USB cable.
Charging starts.

Built-In Microphone

Supports phone call functionality.

Turning the Device On/Off

1. Push the power key on the side of the

device to the right for 3 seconds and you

will hear a beep sound and see a blue light

on the indicator before the power is on.

2. Push the power key on the side of the

device to the right for 3 seconds while

the device’s power is on and you will hear

a beep sound and see a red light on the

indicator before the power is off.

Bluetooth Pairing

Qualcomm® aptX™ / Qualcomm® aptX™ HD audio

The XB10 supports Qualcomm® aptX™ and
Qualcomm® aptX™ HD audio codec standards.
Qualcomm® aptX™ and Qualcomm® aptX™ HD
audio codecs only work on smartphones and
audio devices that support the technology.

1. You can turn on the power by pushing the
power key on the side of the device to
the right for 3 seconds.

2. Press the Bluetooth key for 3 seconds
and you will hear a beep sound and see
flashing blue and red lights alternately
before pairing is ready.

3. Turn on Bluetooth of the device with
which you want to connect.

4. Select this device on the list of devices
available for Bluetooth connection for
pairing.
Setting up iOS>Bluetooth>Select “XB10”
Setting up Android>Bluetooth>Select
“XB10”

5. Once pairing is completed, you will hear
a beep sound and see a flashing blue
light on the indicator with an interval of
3 seconds. You can replay music from a
device connected through Bluetooth.

6. Press and hold the [ ] key while paired
to switch to pairing standby mode for
connection with other devices.

When connected first time the device
goes directly to the pairing mode
immediately after the power is turned on.
The Bluetooth key will be disabled when
music is replayed or you are talking on
the phone.
For instructions on how to pair this product
with your device, please refer to Bluetooth
pairing instructions on each device.
The XB10 automatically reconnects to
the last connected device. If the last
device is not automatic reconnected,
find the XB10 from the desired device
to establish a connection.
During playback, long press action on
[ / ] key may not function properly
depending on the specifications of the
device to use.

Multi pairing

1. Have two devices (A&B) for multi pairing

ready.

2. Connect the first device (A) and XB10.

3. Press the Bluetooth key to enter the

pairing mode. (At this time, A that is

paired will be disconnected.)

4. Connect XB10 and the second device (B).

5. Select XB10 from the Bluetooth items of

A that was connected first.

6. Pair XB10 with both A and B.

Multi pairing supports up to two devices.
When two devices are multi-paired, you
must stop playing music from one device
before you play music on the other.

Listening to Music

Press the [ ] key once lightly. Press the

[ ] key once while the music is played.

If you want to start replaying again, press

it again.

When replaying music first time, you may

have to activate the music player of the

device to which this product is connected.

To play previous/next song, press the

[ ]/[ ] key briefly.

To fast-forward or rewind, press the [ ]

/[ ] key at length.

You can adjust the volume by pressing

the [ ]/[ ] key while replaying.

You can hear a beep sound when you

control the volume and you reach a

minimum/maximum volume level.

Press and hold the [ / ] key to adjust

the volume in increments.

Press the [ ] key for 4 seconds and you

can hear a beep sound with blue and green

alternating lights before the DCT mode

is turned on.

Press the [ ] key for 4 seconds when

the DCT mode is on and you can hear a

beep sound before the DCT mode is

turned off.

The XB10 supports Distinctive Clear
Technology (DCT), a digital noise removal
technology, so that you can enjoy clearer
and crispier sound.
The DCT mode is operational only when
music is played.
CAUTION
Please do not keep higher volume for a
long time in order to avoid any possible
damage to your ears. For your safety,
do not use this product while driving or
cycling. It may cause hazard due to sound
insulation.

Talking on the Phone

1. Once the phone rings, you can take the call

by pressing the [ ] key in the product.

You can reject an incoming phone call

by pressing the [ ] key for 3 seconds.

2. While talking on the phone, you can hang

up by pressing the [ ] key.

3. When making a phone call, you can cancel

the call by pressing the [ ] key.

Resetting

1.

If you experience a malfunction or freeze, you

can reset the system by pushing the power

key on the side to the right for 8 seconds.

Lock

1. If you push the power/lock key on the

side to the left, all keys would be locked.

If you push the key to the opposite side, all

keys would be unlocked. With this lock, you can

keep keys from being operated accidentally.

Recharging

1.

You can recharge the product by inserting a

Micro USB cable that comes with the package

in the USB port located on its side. The indicator

shows a red light if it is being recharged and

it shows a blue light if it is fully charged.

If the battery power remains below 10

percent, a red light will flash on all

operational modes with a beeping sound.

In some devices, you can find out the
remaining battery power on the upper­side bar together with Bluetooth indication.

Status Indicator Light

Power on

The light turns blue and then flashes

Power off

Flashing red light

Bluetooth connection standby

Blue light flashing twice every 2 seconds

(status not connecting with the master)

Pairing standby

Blue and red light flashing alternately

(status connection with the master available)

Pairing complete

Blue light flashing once every 3 seconds

(status fully connected with the master)

Music replaying state

Blue light flashing once every 5 seconds

DCT off

DCT on Blue and green light flashing

alternately once every 5 seconds

Phone calling status

Blue light flashing once every 5 seconds

Status of a call incoming

Blue light flashing once every 0.5 second

Status of a call outgoing

Blue light flashing once every 0.5 second

Charging

Red light on

Charging completed

Blue light on

Low battery

Red light on during all operating conditions

If you keep pressing the XB10 Bluetooth
key for 2 seconds on Bluetooth connection
standby or pairing completed with the
master, you can change it to pairing
standby and connect with another device.
Since rechargeable batteries are consumables,
they may not last as long as indicated
depending on operating environment,
and battery life may be gradually reduced.
Bluetooth operating distances vary with
the usage environment.
The use of this device with products
other than the specified compatible AK
products may cause malfunctions.

Specifications

Product Name

Bluetooth Version

Bluetooth Profile

Frequency Band

Receiver Sensitivity

Slide Key

Button Key

Audio Codec

Audio Port

Size

Weight

Battery Type

Charging Method

Hours of Operation

Standby Time

Charging Time

Range

Operating Temperature

Certifications

AK XB10

Bluetooth 4.1, Class2

A2DP (multi), AVRCP, HFP, HSP

2.4 - 2.4835 GHz ISM Band

-90dBm@0.1%BER (typical)

Power/Lock

Pairing, Fast Forward,

Rewind, Play/Pause,

Volume Up, Volume Down

SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD

2.5-mm Balanced, 3.5-mm

Unbalanced

Ø50 x 12.3 mm (thickness) (circular)

Approx. 23g

3.7V 350mAh lithium polymer

rechargeable battery

Micro USB 5 Pin (5V 2A)

Approximately 5 hours for

music playing and phone calls

Up to 300 hours

Approximately 2 hours

Maximum of 10 meters

-10°C - 45°C (23°F - 113°F)

KC, FCC, CE, SRRC, BT SIG

Troubleshooting

1. The device won't turn on.
Please check whether the power
adaptor is connected properly.

Please check whether the device is charged.
Charge with 5V 2A output adapter.
We recommend the use of the Micro
USB cable that comes with the package.

2.

No sound comes out except static and noise.

Please check whether the volume set at [0].

Please check whether the earphones are
plugged in properly, and make sure dust
isn't obstructing the port connection.
Please check the volume of the device
to which it is connected.
Please make sure that the music file
is not corrupted.
Please check whether Bluetooth
pairing is properly made.

Please find out whether there is any device
causing frequency interference nearby.
Please find the best signal receiving
location by moving the device slowly.

3. Bluetooth connection is not made.

Please maintain the distance between the

product with a Bluetooth device (maximum
signal receiving distance is 10 meters)

Precautions

Do not put heavy objects on the product.
If the product gets wet from rain (water),
beverage, liquid medicine, sweat or moisture,
never turn it on. Wipe it with dry cloth, and get
it checked at the nearest iriver service center
(Water-damaged devices may not be available
for free repair regardless of warranty status).
Avoid places with excessive moisture,
dust, or smoke.
Never disassemble, repair or alter the product.
Avoid exposing the device to direct
sunlight or extreme temperatures.
Do not keep the product next to strongly
magnetic objects like magnets, TVs,
monitors and speakers.
As chemicals or detergents change the
surface of the product and removes the
paint, never use them.
Do not drop the product or give a strong
shock to the product (places where there
is strong vibration. etc.).
Do not press two or more keys at the same time.

Copyright

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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 Limited.
Using or reproducing, in whole or part, the contents
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for the unauthorized reproduction or distribution
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Companies, organizations, products, people, and
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or incident through this instruction manual,
and no such inference should be made.
It is the responsibility of the user to comply
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©1999-2016 iriver Limited. All rights reserved.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth
SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by
iriver Ltd. is under license.

Qualcomm® aptX™ HD audio is a product of
Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd.

Disclaimers

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 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.

FCC Information

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.

FCC notification to users

This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a CLASS B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by consulting with a dealer or
an experienced technician for technical
assistance.

Any changes or modifications to the
equipment not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void
user’s authority to operate the equipment.