DREAMUS PPE12 User Manual
PPE12
INSTRUCTION BOOK
User Guide
CONTENTS
Getting Started
Package Contents
PPE12 at a Glance
Power Management
Connections Firmw
are Upgrade
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Using the Device
Basic Operations
Home Screen N
otification Bar St
ore
AK Connect Listenin
g to Music Playlist M
anagement USB DA
C Installation CD Rip
ping
Using Bluetooth
Settings
Connecting to a Wireless Network
Equalizer Setup
Miscellaneous
Safety Precautions Tro
ubleshooting Copyrigh
t Certifications Specifi
cations Registered Tra
demarks Disclaimers
Technical Support
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User Guide
Package
Contents
Contents may be changed without prior notice to
improve the performance or quality of the product.
PPE12
Protective Film
Micro-USB Cable
Leather Case & Protective Film: Protect the device and its
screen. The warranty for the leather case guarantees the qu
ality 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
and 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 Cover
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User Guide
PPE12 at
a Glance
The appearance of the product as well as the printed and
engraved information may vary depending on the model.
Earphones / Optical Port Power
Power
Balanced
Audio Port
Previous/
Rewind
Play/Pause
Next/
Fast-Forward
microSD
Card Slot
Earphones / Optical Port: Output sound to connected ear
phones. Music can be played back on a S/PDIF-capable ex
ternal device by using an optical cable.
Balanced Audio
Pin Map
R- R+ L+ L-
Micro-USB Port
Volume
LCD
Touchscreen
Home Button
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 e
xternal audio device by using both the earphone port (grou
nd) 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 expans
ion device that supports balanced audio connections. Previo
us/Rewind: Play the previous song or restart the song.
Long press - Rewind.
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Play/Pause: Play or Pause a song.
Long press - Show the playback screen.
Next/Fast-Forward: Skip to the next song.
Long press: Fast-forward. L
CD Touchscreen: Display with touch control. Vol
ume: 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
Manage-
ment
Turn On/Off
1. Long-press the [ ] button to turn on the device.
2. While the device is on, long-press the [ ] button to disp
lay a shutdown confirmation message.
3. Press [Confirm] to turn off the device.
This device has an automatic shutdown feature to reduce batter
y consumption. The device will turn off after a defined period if t
here is no user input. [ - Power Saving - Automatic Shutdown] (
See p. 42)
Turn the Screen On/Off
1. While the screen is on, press the [ ] button to turn off t
he screen.
2. Press the [ ] button again to turn off the screen.
This device has an automatic timeout feature to reduce battery c
onsumption. The screen will turn off after a defined period of tim
e if there is no user input. [ - Power Saving - Screen Timeout] (S
ee p. 42)
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User Guide
Reset Function
1. In cases of unexpected device failure or freeze, press the
[ ] button for 12 seconds to force a shutdown. The device
can be restarted after a shutdown.
The device can be restarted after a shutdown.
Resetting the device will not affect the stored data or time settin
g.
Do not use the reset function while the product is in use. Doing s
o 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 d
epending on whether the device is turned on or off. The maximu
m charge time with a 5V 2A charging adapter is 4 hours (Fully dis
charged battery, power off).
The device will not charge normally when using a fast-charge ad
apter that supports 5V and 9V together. Doing so may cause da
mage to the device.
If the device is on and/or being used while charging, the charge t
ime 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 int
o standby or sleep mode.
The device may charge slowly or not charge at all in extreme te
mperatures. Charging in a room-temperature setting is recomm
ended.
The built-in battery will gradually lose capacity over time accordi
ng to the number of charges/discharges.
Be sure to use a high-powered USB 2.0 port. A low-powered US
B port (e.g. keyboard or USB hub without a dedicated power sup
ply) will increase the charging time.
Do not use any micro-USB cable other than the one supplied wit
h the device. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
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User Guide
Connec-
tions
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.
Balanced Audio Device
1. Connect to an external audio device by using the
Earphones port and Balanced port in conjunction.
OR
Earphones Port Balanced Port (LR)
(Ground)
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User Guide
Optica l Out
1. Music can be played back on a 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 a PC to
the device.
DAC input: Listen to music located on a PC through the
device. (See p. 34)
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 befo
re connecting the device to the computer.
Only use the micro-USB cable supplied with the device. Doing so
may cause a malfunction.
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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 necessary Service Packs and Windows Media Player f
rom the Microsoft website. http://www.microsoft.com
Disconnecting from the Computer
1. Verify that all operations are 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 des
ired files/folders and drag & drop them into the USB de
vice.
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User Guide
Make sure that the micro-USB cable is securely connected. Not
e 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 depending on the computer
and/or 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 file/folder.
Insert/Remove a microSD Card
1. Refer to the diagram and
gently insert a microSD
card into the microSD c
ard slot.
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User Guide
2. To safely remove a microSD card,
select [Safely remove SD card] fr
om the Notification Bar or select [
Unmount SD card] from [ - Syste
m Information].
3. Gently press the microSD card
to release it from the slot.
Recommended microSD Cards
Brand : SanDisk, Transcend
Maximum supported microSD card capacity: 128GB
Notes on inserting 128GB microSD card.
Do not force the microSD card into the slot. Doing so may
cause damage to the device and/or 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 da
ta and cause serious damage to the system.
Do not remove the microSD card while it is in use. Doing so m
ay cause data corruption/deletion, malfunction, and damage to
the microSD card.
Miscellaneous
If the device is unable to recognize the microSD card and/or
malfunctions, format the memory card before use. We reco
mmend using the FAT32 format.
Using microSD cards other than the recommended brands
may cause device malfunction.
A microSD card is not included with this device. Please
purchase separately.
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User Guide
Firmware
Upgrade
Wi-Fi Update / OTA (Over-the-Air)
1. Connect to a wireless network.
2. When a new firmware version is available, the screen will
display a Firmware Update Guide window.
3. Select [Update] and choose the items for update.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions and proceed with the
firmware upgrade.
Refer to page 44 of the manual for more information on connecti
ng 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 a 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 update again through
[ - Update - System Update].
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User Guide
Basic
Operations
LCD Touchscreen
1. This device features an LCD touchscreen that allows you t
o perform operations by touch.
Interact with the device by touching the screen to access
various features.
To prevent damage, do not use a sharp object or use excessive f
orce when touching the screen.
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 b
e operated with light pressure.
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User Guide
Navigating Up/Down in a List
1. Scroll through the list by dragging
the list screen [up] and [down].
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User Guide
Home
Screen
1 Current Song
2 AK CONNECT
3 Search Options
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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2
3
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User Guide
Notification
Bar
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Notification Bar Expand or collapse the
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Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
EQ
Gapless
Playback
Line Out
Wi-Fi Speakers
Notifications
Display
File Search
Settings
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 o
n or off. The most recent EQ s
ettings are applied by default.
Press [ ] to turn Gapless
Playback on or off.
Turn Line Out on or off.
Turn Wi-Fi speakers on or off.
(Must be on the same network.)
(The icon will become enabled
when AK Connect is turned on.)
Notification contents are
displayed in this area.
Enter keywords to display a
list of items containing the
search terms.
Displays a list of settings.
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