DREAMUS PPM42 User Manual

PPM42

INSTRUCTION BOOK

User Guide

CONTENTS

Getting Started

Package Contents
Product Overview
Power Management
Charging
Connections
Firmware Updates

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Using the Device

Basic Operations
Home Screen
Notification Bar
Music Services
Using Open APP Service
AK CONNECT
Listening to Music
Playlist Management
USB DAC Installation
How to Use USB Audio
CD Ripping
Settings
Connecting to Wi-Fi
Using Bluetooth
Equalizer Setup

Miscellaneous

Safety Pre-Cautions
Troubleshooting
Copyright
Certifications
Registered Trademarks
Disclaimers
Specifications

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User Guide

Package
Contents

Contents may be changed without prior notice to improve the
performance or quality of the product.

Protective FilmPPM42

Slot Cover

USB Type-C CablemicroSD Card

Protective Film: Protects the product’s screen.

microSD Card Slot Cover: The cover is used to protect the

microSD card slot when not in use. It is installed in the
product by default.

USB Type-C Cable: For charging and data transfer.

Quick Start Guide: Basic overview of device functionality.

Warranty Card: Provides warranty details for your device.

Maintain a copy of this card since it may be required for
future technical support requests.

User Guide: The User Guide can be downloaded from the
Astell&Kern website.
[http://www.astellnkern.com Support > Download].

Quick Start Guide
& Warranty Card

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User Guide

Product
Overview

The appearance of the product, as well as the printed and
engraved information, may vary depending on the model.

3.5mm Unbalanced Port/ OPTICAL OUT terminal

Power

2.5mm Balanced Port

LCD Touchscreen

XLR OUT Port Volume

microSD Card Slot Home Button

USB Type-C Port

3.5mm Unbalanced Port/ OPTICAL OUT terminal:

- 3.5mm Unbalanced / S/PDIF Port symbol.

For audio output, connect earphones or headphones that
utilize a 3.5mm jack. Music can be played back on an S/PDIF

-capable external device via an optical cable.

Previous/Rewind

Play/Pause

Next/Fast-Forward

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User Guide

2.5mm Balanced Port: - 2.5mm Balanced Port symbol.

For audio output, connect earphones or headphones that
utilize a 2.5mm jack.
XLR OUT Port : Music can be played back on an XLR-IN
capable external device via an XLR cable.

microSD Card Slot: - microSD Card Slot symbol.

Insert a microSD card to access its files.

Power: - Power symbol.

Short press - Turns the screen on or off.
Press and hold - Turns the device on or off.

LCD Touchscreen: Display screen with touch control features.
Volume: Turn the wheel to adjust the playback output volume

level.

Play/Pause: Play or pause the current song.
Previous/Rewind:

Short press - Play the previous song or restart the current
song.
Press and hold - Rewind the current song.
Next/Fast-Forward: Short press - Play the next song.
Press and hold - Fast-forward the
current song.

Home Button: Press to return to the Home Screen.
USB Type-C Port: - DC Power symbol.

For charging and data transfer.

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User Guide

Power
Manage­ment

Powering the Device On/Off

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 [OK] to turn off the device.

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 - Timer Settings - Auto Power
Off] (See Page 45)

Turning 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 timeout feature to save battery power.
The screen will turn off if there is no user input during the period
defined in [Menu - Settings - Timer Settings - Screen Timeout]. (See
Page 45)

Reset Function

1. In case of 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.

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.

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User Guide

Charging

Charging via USB Wall Adapter

1. Commercially available 9V 1.67A output adapters may be
used for charging.

Fast charging time: Approx. 4 hours (Fully discharged, Power-off, 9V

1.67A adapter) / Normal charging: About 8 hours (Fully discharged,
Power-off, 5V 2A adapter)
A fast charger of 9V 1.67A may be used. Using a 12V adapter will not
charge the device and may cause malfunctions.

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