IRiver AK500 N Instruction Manual

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AK500N

INSTRUCTION BOOK

User Guide

CONTENTS

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Before Use

Saftey precautions

Remark

Product Overview

Product specification

Package contents

Name of each part

Managing power

Connections

Upgrading the firmware

Using the Device

Basic operation

Notification bar

Music list screen

Music playback screen

Listening to music

Ripping the CD

Managing the current playlist

Managing the playlist

Searching files

Managing Files

MQS streaming

Purchasing music in the store

Using USB DAC function

Using bluetooth

Settings

Connecting to the network

Setting the equalizer

Miscellaneous

Trouble shooting

Certiications

Gracenote

Trademarks

Disclaimers

SAFTEY PRECAUTIONS

Please check [Safety Instructions] before using the device for a safety use.

Descriptions :

Instructions are divided into “Warning” and “Caution”, and the meanings are explained in the following.

Warning indicates a serious danger. Caution indicates a hazard.

Explanations of Symbols

Indicates “Forbidden” or “Prohibited matters”. Indicates “Required Action” or “Perform as instructed”.

Use

Warning

Users should not decompose, repair or change the product randomly.

- iriver does not take responsibility for any problems caused by a random decomposition, change or repair.

Do not place the metal (coins, hairpins, etc.) or inflammable foreign object inside the product.

When lightning do not touch the power cord.

- You can cause fire or electric shock.

Stop using the product immediately, if the operation is not smooth or a failure occurs.

If water or foreign object get inside the product, disconnect the power plug from the outlet immediately,

quickly wipe with a dry cloth, and get the AS through the near iriver zone.

Repair for the damage due to inundation may cost, or even not possible, regardless of the quality assurance period.

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Pay attention not to apply force or press on the part of the cable is connected, if the cable is connected

to the connection port.

- You can break the sound terminal products.

Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer.

Use a USB port at the rear of the PC USB cable connection.

- Connection to the USB port with assembly defect or malfunction may develop product failure.

Do not use products such as chemicals or cleaning agents, because they spoil the surface and strip lacquer.

If you attach a bad LCD protective film or stickers to the screen, the darkening screen phenomenon can occur.

If you keep the same screen, an afterimage may remain on the screen.

When you touch the screen, use a clean and dry hand.

When you touch the screen, do not press with too strong pressure.

Caution

Do not put your hands on the CD inserting slot.

Do not use a non-circular disc.

Do not use a disc with serious scratches or foreign substances.

- This may cause a malfunction.

Do not stand on the product.

Do not place heavy objects on the product.

Never connect any other type of cable to the terminal except an appropriate cable.

You can lose your hearing if you plug earphones or headphones in your ears and hear a large volume.

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POWER CODE AND PLUG

Warning

Do not plug or unplug with wet hands.

Plug the power plug into a 110~220V(50~60Hz) AC outlet.

If there is dust on the power plug pins or mounting surface, please remove the power plug, and then

remove the dust.

When handling the power cord, please observe the following:

Do not compromise. / Do not transform.(ex: extension) / Do not apply heat. / Do not place heavy objects.

Do not insert it in a small space. / Do not bend forcibly. / Do not twist. /Do not tie several codes together.

- You can cause a fire or electric shock.

Caution

Do not use a power code except the one comes with the product.

Do not use the power code that came with the product to other products.

- You can cause a fire or electric shock.

Please use a grounded plug as a power plug.

When removing the power plug from the outlet, hold the power plug strongly.

When you do not use the product for long periods of time, unplug the power plug from the outlet.

- You can cause a fire or electric shock.

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INSTALLATION

Warning

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture.

Do not let the product contact with water, and do not place objects with liquids, such as vases, on the product.

Do not place or use the product on following. You can cause a fire or electric shock.

A place where you can splash water or a dump place such as a bathroom. / A place where rain or fog can flow directly./

Outside of the rainy season. A place with a high temperature like near fire or a heater/

A place where is exposed to direct sunlight/ A place where are dust, oil, or smoky (ex. Kitchen)/

A place where temperature (-5°C~40°C) is too high or low, or where there is a sudden temperature changes/

A place with a strong vibration/ A unstable place such as a wobble table a slanted surface/

A place where are strong magnetic objects such as magnets, TV, monitor, speakers, etc. /

A place with a corrosive gas (ex. Sulfite, hydrogen sulfide, chlorine ammonia)

Please move away the product from the TV, if TV changes its color near the product, or if it makes a noise.

USB Device

- You cannot connect a computer to the USB memory port on the product.

- If a USB has a large capacity, it may take several minutes or more to navigate to the file.

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- If static electricity is generated when connecting a USB device, a playback can run abnormally.

In this case, disconnect the USB device and then re-connect.

- A copyrighted track (WMA-DRM* tracks) cannot be played on this product.

* DRM (Digital Rights Management): several technical methods that are used to control or limit the use of

digital media contents.

- Coded or encrypted tracks in a special way cannot be played on this product.

- Do not disconnect the device when playing a file on the USB device.

Both the product and the USB device can cause a malfunction.

- If you connect by using a USB hub or extension cable, it maybe not recognized by this product.

- Devices that need to install a separate drive are not supported.

- Some USB devices may not be recognized or function correctly.

- iriver does not take responsibility for any loss of data on the USB device that occurs when using this product.

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Remark

Cleaning the Device

To ensure the best performance from this device, you must keep discs and equipment clean.

- Disconnect the power cord before cleaning.

- Wipe the stain with a soft cloth. If there are a lot of stains on the device, wipe clean with a dry cloth, after

wiping with a damp cloth in water.

- The performance of the device can be degraded, damaged, or the paint may peel off, therefore please note

the following:

Do not wipe with a hard cloth. / Do not wipe too hard. / Do not wipe with thinner or benzene. /

Do not leave for a long time in contact with rubber or plastic/ Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide.

Disc Handling

- Do not touch or scratch the recorded reflective surface.

- Do not apply foreign substances or write on the label. Do not bend the disc.

- When you clean the disc, use a soft cloth in a straight line from the center

towards the edge.

Do not use thinner, benzene, record cleaner or antistatic sprays.

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Product Overview

The AK500N is the first stationary network audio product from Astell&Kern that truly combines advanced

digital technology with analog sound.

Perfect Extractor

How are you enjoying your precious CD collection?

Are you still listening to your music one CD at a time?

Import your CD collection into the AK500N with the one click.

By taking the acclaimed cdparanoia’s CD ripper, in its highly-optimized ripping engine, the AK500N provides

users with flawless CD rips through enhanced jitter and error correction support.

The highest sound quality is captured with enhanced jitter correction and excellent CD track error detection

and correction.

Two speeds (Normal / Fast) are available for CD-ripping, and the tracks can be saved in either WAV or FLAC.

In addition, Album art and music data are automatically imported from Gracenote’s latest music DB.

Gracenote is the most well-recognized and accurate source of music DB in the world.

Also, touch the keypad to enter the CD title, artist, genre, year of release information yourself.

Pure Sound

A common factor in devices operating in AC power is that the AC power supply is a point of entry for

unwanted external noise and exit for device noise. These are the main causes of sound quality degradation.

The AK500N does not allow even 1% of external noise.

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Although the AK500N is stationary audio devise, it was designed to use a built-in battery for noise isolation.

The AK500N physically blocks noise generated in the AC power supply to prevent sound degradation at all levels.

Music playback on the AK500N is achieved with battery-only operation, creating a truly Pure Sound.

PCM to DSD

The AK500N features a dedicated DSD chipset for DSD playback and converts PCM file to DSD64 data

through audio engine of Astell&Kern.

The AK500N converts high-resolution 32 bit/384 kHz WAV PCM and 24 bit/352 kHz FLAC PCM file to

DSD64 data without any down-sampling.

Surely, real time PCM file to DSD64 data playback available.

Go one step further to original sound with this feature by converting, without any distortion, the unique audio

information contained within the sound source.

Advanced Network

The network capability of the AK500N is another attractive feature that can't be missed.

The AK500N connects to PCs as well as NAS servers through its DLNA implementation using LAN, Wi-Fi

and is easily controlled with an app on smartphones and tablets.

Music on your PC or NAS can be freely streamed and played back without the hassle of having to turn on

your PC and connecting a cable and it can output the sound in conjunction with the network speaker.

The AK500N can be easily kept up-to-date with OTA (Over-the-Air) firmware updates.

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Four BAY SSD

The AK500N features multi-level cell (MLC) SSD rather than a triple-level cell (TLC) SSD for increased

durability and reliability.

The vibration noise generated by conventional HDDs has been eliminated completely.

Save and load large amounts of data even faster than traditional HDDs through the superior speed and

stability of SSDs.

1TB/2TB/4TB SSD options are offered to satisfy each user’s needs.

By implementing RAID 0 and 5 capabilities optimized for each drive capacity, user data is protected and

storage space is efficiently utilized.

Physically independent drives can be combined into a single drive through RAID 0, and one drive in a RAID

5 configuration is used for data parity, ensuring user data safety.

Powerful Connections

The AK500N supports a wide range of inputs and outputs.

Connect various high-end products through the AK500N's digital inputs and outputs (AES/EBU, Coaxial, Optical, BNC).

In addition, the analog output supports both Fixed and Variable signals for a direct connection to a powered amplifier.

A simple but high-level premium system configuration is possible through the AK500N's flexible digital and

analog connections.

For user convenience, the inputs and outputs are expressed in easy-to-read graphics on the touch-screen menu.

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Product specification

Display DAC Storage Digital _Out _Input Analog _Fixed & Variable Out Fixed output level Variable output level Channel Separation Frequency Response THD(Total Harmonic Distortion)+N SNR(Signal to Noise Ratio) Audio File Supported Audio Sample Rate

USB Supported USB DAC Supported Network Supported CD Ripping audio format Battery Dimension / Weight

Specifications and appearance can be changed without previous notice.

The Auto Spec has been measured by the Balanced of the Analog Out.

7”WVGA(1280x800) Touch Display Cirrus Logic CS4398 x2 (Dual DAC) SSD 1TB/2TB/4TB(RAID 0,5) AES/EBUx1, BNCx1, Coaxialx1, Opticalx1 AES/EBUx1, BNCx1, Coaxialx1, Opticalx1 Balanced (L/R) x2, RCA (L/R) x2 3V(RCA, Balanced)

7.5V(RCA) / 10V(Balanced) >135dB / 1kHz ± 0.02dB / 20Hz ~ 20kHz, ± 0.4dB / 10Hz ~ 70kHz < 0.0008% / 1kHz / 10v, <0.001% / 10Hz ~ 20kHz / 10v 118dB / 1kHz / 10v WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF 8kHz ~ 384kHz (8/16/24bits per sample) DSD Native : DSD64(1bit/2.8MHz) / DSD128(1bit/5.6MHz) Type A(Host) x2, Type B(Device) x1 UAC(USB Audio Class) 2.0 / DSD64, DSD128, PCM Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n(2.4GHz) & Ethernet 10/100/1000, DLNA(DMS,DMC,DMR) WAV, FLAC Capacity : 10.4A / Voltage : 7.4V(Normally) / Type : Li-Ion 214[W] x 238[H] x 243[D](mm) / 11.4kg

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Package contents

Components may be changed without notice to improve product performance and quality.

AK500N

for data transfer

Quick Start Guide

& Warranty Card

Power Code & Adapter: Connect with the product to recharge the product. USB Cable for data transfer: Connects the product to the computer and sends data. Antenna: It is an antenna for wireless network connection. Please tighten it on the [ANT] terminal of the back

of the product.

T Wrench: Use when combine or spate the body and stand of AK500N. Quick Start Guide: A manual of basic methods of using the product. Product Warranty: Please keep the Product Warranty well, because it is necessary when you apply for AS. Protective Film: You can use for LCD protection. User Manual: You can download User Manual from [http://www.astellnkern.com > Support > Download] or

check from [Settings-Help] of the product.

Protective FilmT wrenchAntenna

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AdapterPower codeUSB cable

Name of each part

Appearance of the product and the printing,

stamping contents may vary depending on a model.

Balanced audio pin map

R- R+ L+ L-

4 10

6 8 975

1211

Touch LCD

CD Insertion

Power LED

Volume Wheel

Power

Micro SD Card

Slot

Balanced Port

Headphone/Earphone

Jack Connector

USB Host

Connector

Wireless Network

Antenna

Power Port

LED Power

Jack Stands

Displays the screen, and you can

touch the screen to operate.

Push the CD to insert.

Displays the Power On/Off status.

Turn the wheel to adjust the size of the sound.

You can turn On/Off the power of the product.

You can equip a Micro SD card

into the product, and play music

files of the MicroSD card.

You can listen to the sound source by

connecting the earphone and headphone

which support the balance cable.

Output the sound through the earphone

by connecting headphones/earphones.

You can connect a USB storage device to

play music files on a USB storage device.

Rotate the wireless network

antenna to connect.

Connect the power adapter.

Attach the power LED stand.

(It will be released in the future)

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Digital Out

Digital In

Unable to adjust volume when Digital Out is selected.

BNC Output Port

Optical Output Port

Coaxial Output Port

AES/EBU Output Port

AES/EBU Input Port

Coaxial Input Port

Optical Input Port

BNC Input Port

Connect a BNC output cable to

the port to output to digital.

Connect an optical cable to the

port to output to digital.

Connect a coaxial cable to the

port to output to digital.

Connect an AES/EBU cable to

the port to output to digital.

Connect an AES/EBU cable to

receive a digital input.

Connect a coaxial cable to the

port to receive a digital input.

Connect an optical cable to the

port to receive a digital input.

Connect a BNC input cable to the

port to receive a digital input.

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5 6 7

Fixed

Analog Out

Variable

Analog Out

System 단자

Fixed RCA Port

Fixed Balanced

Port

Variable

Balanced Port

Variable RCA

Port

Ethernet Port

USB Port

Connect RCA cable to the port to

output to digital.

Connect Balanced cable to the port to

output to analog.

Connect Balanced cable to the port to

output to analog.

Connect RCA cable to the port to

output to analog.

Connect a wired LAN cable to the port.

Connect USB B type cable to the port

and the computer.

USB-HOST Port

You can connect a USB storage

device to play music files on a

USB storage device.

Digital In/Out and Analog Out can be set in a notification bar or the [Settings-

Sound-Sound In/Out].

Unable to adjust volume when Fixed Analog Out is selected.

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Managing power

Connecting the Power

1. Connect the adapter and the power cord.

2. Connect the adapter cable to the [Power] on the rear panel, and turn the mounting ring to tighten.

3. Connect the power cord and then press the [Power] button on the product for 2-3 seconds.

4. [ ] logo appears on the screen while the product is booted.

Connect the power cord to a wall outlet after completing the connection of the product, an adapter, and the power cord.

Use only the power cord and the adapter supplied in order to prevent malfunction or damage of the device.

Keep unplug the power cord from the outlet when you go out or you are not using the product for a long time.

The product contents include suitable cables for each country such as the United States, Japan, Europe and the UK.

Please separately check the national certification mark on the plug part, and use an appropriate power cable for each

area to connect to an adaptor.

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Connections

Earphones/Headphones

- Connect earphones or headphones to the [BAL], [PHONES] port of the side of the product.

- Connect earphones or headphones that support the balance cable to [BAL] port on the side of the product.

- You can use various earphones/headphones that fit 2.5Φ, 3.5Φ, 6.5Φ.

Do not raise the volume to loud when connecting earphones or headphones.

You can lose your hearing if you plug the earphones or headphones on your ears and listen to the large volume.

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Available Types of Cable

Balanced (XLR) Cable

Balanced calbes used in professional audio interfaces have better response capacity than regular cable,

and can be transmitted from a long distance.

Ground

1 2

HOTHOT

COLD

Female Male

UnBalanced(RCA) Cable

It is the most commonly used basic cable to transmit the audio signal.

Optical/Coaxial/BNC Cable

Optical cable and coaxial cable(Coaxial/BNC Cable) are the cables that can be used to connect to the

digital inputs and outputs.

Optical Cable Coaxial Cable BNC Cable

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Connecting DIGTAL OUT

Connecting DIGITAL IN

1. You can connect the product to an external amplifier

device by using AES/EBU, Optical, Coaxial, BNC

cables to [AES/EBU OUT], [OPT OUT], [COAX OUT],

[BNC OUT] port of the rear panel.

Coaxial Cable

Optical Cable

BNC Cable

AES/EBU Cable

1. You can connect the product to an external source

device by using AES/EBU, Optical, Coaxial, BNC

cables to the [AES/EBU IN], [OPT IN], [COAX IN]

port of the rear panel.

AES/EBU Cable

BNC Cable

CD Player

Coaxial Cable

Optical Cable

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Connecting Fixed Analog Out

Connecting Variable Analog out

1. You can connect ‘Blacned’ and ‘RCA cable’ to an

external amplifier device from [FIXED ANALOG

OUT] of the back the product.

RCA Cable L/R

Balanced Cable L/R

1. You can connect ‘Balanced’ and ‘RCA cable’ to an

external amplifier device from [VAIRABLE ALALOG

OUT] of the back of the product.

Balanced

Cable L/R

This product supports both ‘Fixed Analog Out’ and ‘Variable Analog Out’. If it is set to ‘Fixed

Analaog Out’, you can not adjust the volumen in this product.

Please check the interface port before using a cable.

When connecting a cable, do not force strongly, and connect it by pushing it gently.

Do not shake too strongly when it is connected to a cable.

RCA Cable L/R

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Inserting/Removing CD

1. Refer to the CD label and gently insert into the CD slot.

2. If you select [ ] from the notification bar on the home screen, the CD will

be realised.

This product does not suport the CD Play function.

When you insert the CD, the CD-Ripping fuction will be activated.

Cautions for CD insertion

- Do not put excessive force when inserting a CD. This can cause malfuction and CD breakage.

- If the CD is inserted incorrectly, the product can be damaged or the CD can not be separated.

- A damaged CD or a CD with foreign substances can generate a problem.

Cautions for CD Separation

- Do not remove the CD during operation, it can cause a malfuction and a breakage of the CD.

Static may occur during CD ripping depending on the CD’s condition.

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Inserting/Removing the MicroSD Card

Recommended MicroSD card

1. Place the microSD card in the slot like the figure

and press gently.

2. If you choose [Safely Remove SD Card] from the

notification bar on the home screen, the microSD

card will be removed safely.

3. If you press the microSD card one more time, the

card will be separated.

Brand: SanDisk, Transcent

Cautions for inserting the MicroSD card Do not force the SD card. This may cause a malfuction of the product and damage to the microSD card. Please do not repeatedly insert/remove the microSD card. If the microSD card is not positioned properly, the product may mulfuction or the card may become un-removable. Cautions for removing microSD card

- Please remove the microSD card through ‘Safe Removal’. If not, the memory or the system of the product can be damanged.

- Do not remove the microSD card while using the microSC card. It can cause a deletion of data, a malfuction of the product, and damage to the microSD card. Other Cuations for using microSD card

- If microSD card is not recognized or has malfuctioned, please reformat the card to the FAT32 system which is recommended.

-If you use other cards rather than recommended microSD card, a malfuction can occur.

- MicroSD card is not included in the compenent. You can purchase separately.

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Connecting USB Storage

1. Connect the USB storage device to the [USB] port

on the side of the product.

Some products that require a separate driver installation or multiple drive generation(multi-card reader), etc. may not

be supported.

Some products that require a separate power source(external HDD, etc.) may not be supported.

The USB host cable is optional.

1. Connect the USB storage device to the [USB-HOST]

port on the back of the product by using a USB cable.

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Connecting to a Wireless Network Antenna

Connecting to the Network

1. Connect the antenna for the wireless network to

[ANT] port of the product.

1. Connect the internet connections(ADSL, VDSL,

cable model and wired/wireless router, etc.) to the

[ETHERNET] port on the back of the product, or

connect to an AP that provides WI-Fi.

2. Check the notification bar and the setting menu if

network is connected or not.

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Connecting to a Computer

Separating with the Computer

1. Connect the [USB] port and a computer by using

the supplied USB cable for data transfer.

1. Check if there is a work in process between the

product and the computer before disconnecting

the USB cable for data transfer.

Native DSD plays to PCM while connected to a PC as MTP. If it is connected to MTP via a USB cable while playing Native DSD, Native DSD will be terminated automatically. If you are a MAC user, please download a MTP program from [Support > Download of http://www.astellnkern.com] and install to use. Do not use a cable other than the USB cable supplied for data transfer. This cay cause a malfuction. Please connect at the state all the features stopped, for a smooth connection of the computer and a USB cable for data transfer. Please connect to a high-power USB 2.0 port. The connection with a computer can be not good, if you connect a keyboard or a self-powered USB hub, etc. If you are a Windows XP user, you need Service Pack 2 or more, Windows Media Player 10 or newer version installation to recognize and use the USB disk. You can download the Service Pack and Media Player from [http://www.microsoft.com]. If you disconnect the USB cable for data transfer during a work in process, it may cause fatal errors on the product.

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Copying a File(Folder) to the Product

Deleting a File(Folder) of the Product

1. If you select the files/folders to copy from a computer,

drag and drop(Drop&Drop) to the drive added by

the product, the selected files/folders will be copied.

1. Select files/folders to delete and click the right

mouse key, then select [Delete].

If you click [Yes] in the [File/Folder Delete Confirmation]

window, the selected file/folder will be deleted.

Please connect the USB cable for data transfer correctly.

If you copy files/folders, or the computer is off or the USB cable for data transfer is disconnected while moving it, it

may cause serious damage on memory.

The transmission speed can be slow depending on the computer and OS environment that you use.

If you copy or move a file during PCM to DSP playback, the sound may be distorted or break up.

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Upgrading the firmware

Upgrading the Firmware of the Product

1. Connect the product to a wired or wireless network.

2. When the new firmware is verified, the firmware update instruction appears.

3. Select [Update], and select the item you want to update.

4. Follow the prompts on the screen to proceed the firmware upgrade.

Refer to page 56 for a network connection method.

If you move to another screen while downloading upgrade files, the download will be stopped.

Please do not turn off the network connection while downloading upgrade files.

It can cause serious damage to the system, because the upgrade file cannot be downloaded properly.

If an error occurs or notification bar is gone while downloading upgrade files, you can re-download the firmware via

[Settings-Update-System Update].

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Basic operation

Using the Touch LCD

1. The product is equipped with a touch screen LCD

system that operates by a direct touch. If you touch

the desired icon on the screen, the selected function

will be operated.

Do not use a sharp object or excessive force to

prevent damage to the screen.

Basic Setting

1. Set the language to be

used in the language

setting screen that is

displayed when you turn

on the power for the first

time after purchasing the

product, and then click [Next].

2. Set the time to use from

the world time settings,

and then click [Next].

3. The default setting will

be completed if you click

[Start], and the Feature

Guide for using AK500N.

4. You can use the product,

if you click [Start] after the

function guide is finished.

Using the Device

Moving to the Previous Screen

Setting Sound In/Out

1. Click [ ] while using

the product to move to

the previous page.

Moving Up/Down from the List

1. Drag the screen [down to

the top]/[top to the down]

from the display list to

move the list.

1. You can set in the

notification bar screen or

[Settings-Sound-Sound

In/Out].

If ‘Sound In/Out’ is connected to ‘Digital In(Coax,

OPT, AES/EBU, BNC), you can not output the sound

with ‘Digital Out’.

If you choose ‘Digital In’ from the ‘Sound In/Out’

selection screen, ‘Digital Out’ is not available.

While ‘Sound In/Out’ is connected to ‘Digital In(Coax,

OPT, AES/EBU, BNC), the connection will be

canceled and [CLOSE] menu will be activated, if you

re-click the connected port icon.

The volume adjustment is only available if [BAL] and

[PHONES] of the side and ‘Variable Analog Out’ from

the ‘Sound In/Out’ selection screen.

Using the Device

Notification bar

The Notification Bar will be displayed if you

drag up and click the notification icon at the

bottom.

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Display of

notification

message

Screen

Brightness

Wireless Network

Bluetooth

Ethernet

CD Extraction

CD Ripping

Computer

Connection

Mode

Gab-less

The content is displayed if there is a

notification. The notification will disappear

if you push the notification information aside.

Move the location of the Brightness Adjustment

Bar to adjust the brightness of the screen.

Turns on/off the wireless network.

Turns on/off the Bluetooth to use

Bluetooth remote control.

Turns on/off Ethernet.

Extract the inserted CD from the CD slot.

(Only activated when a CD is inserted)

Turns on/off the automatic CD ripping function.

Select the run mode when connected

to a computer.

MTP: is connected to a computer, you

can transfer media files.

DAC: You can listen to music of PC

via the product.

Turns on/off gab-less.

Using the Device

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Automatic Battery

Charging Set

Play mode

7 8

Sets the automatic battery charging

function while playback.

Sets the playback mode.

: Plays the music of the list being

played in order

: Plays the music of the list being

played in random order

Repeat

Mode

Sets the repeat mode.

: Repeats playback of the list

being played

Repeats the currently playing music

: Turn off ‘Repeat Mode’

Sound In/Out

Charging

Battery

Indicates the setting screen.

When automatic battery charging

function is off during playback, select

Start to begin battery charging.

Sound Set

Remaining

Displays the sound setting(EQ, etc.) screen.

Indicates the current battery level.

Battery Power

CLEAR

Removes a notification message

displayed on the screen.

Using the Device

Music list screen

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MQS

Streaming

List Display

Method

Position Information

Title

Display the Network Server and

Network Player list.

Activate Server/Player in settings

menu to use the function.

The music list is displayed

differently depending on how the

list displayed in the left menu.

Indicates the current playback position.

Displays the song title. If ID3TAG does

not exist, the file title is displayed.

Progression

State Bar

Play Time

Music/Rewind

Play/Pause

Next Music/

Fast Forward

Repeat Mode

Playback Mode

Current Play List

Set

CD Ripping

Displays the state of the progress.

If you move the position of the

bar, it moves to where you want.

Displays the total duration of the song.

Short: Plays the previous song.

Long: Rewinds the music being played.

Pauses or replays the music

Short: Plays the next song.

Long: Forwards fast to the playing music.

Sets the repeat mode.

Sets the playback mode.

Enter a search term in the search

box to search for the file.

Displays the current playlist.

Displays the setting screen.

If you set CD Ripping as ‘Manual’

from the setting, an additional menu

appears when you insert the CD.

Using the Device

21 3

Music List

Display a music list of the current position. Press

the [ ] next to the desired music to delete a file,

add to the play list, or add to the current play list.

Sort by List

You can select the music list sorting method

as ‘ALL/MQS/DSD/Ripping’.

You can select the music list sorting method

as ‘Bit/Sample Rate’.

Add-ons List

Displays the add-ones window of the music lists.

The functions are displays differently by music

retrieval scheme.

: Copies the file. (Activates only in folders)

: Moves the file. (Activates only in folders)

: Adds the file to the play list.

: Adds the file to the current play list.

: Changes the name.

(Activates only in folders)

: Deletes the file.

Album List

Display

You can choose the album list display method

as ‘Thumbnail/List’.

Using the Device

Music playback screen

1 2 84 5 6 73

Title Name

Artist Name

Album Art

Information

11 12 13 14 1615

Displays the title of the music.

If ID3TAG does not exist, the file

name is displayed.

Displays the name of the artist.

Displays the album art

Displays the information about

the currently playing music.

Lyrics

Sound Set

Gap-less

Current Playlist

Progression

State Bar

Play Time

Play Mode

Music/Rewind

Play/Pause

Next Music/

Fast Forward

Repeat Mode

Play Time

Displays the lyrics.

Displays the sound set(EQ, etc.) screen.

Turns on/off the gab-less.

Displays the current playlist.

Displays the state of the progress.

If you move the position of the bar,

it moves to where you want.

Displays the total duration of the song.

Sets the play mode.

Short: Plays the previous song.

Long: Rewinds the music being played.

Pauses or replays the music

Short: Plays the next song.

Long: Forwards fast to the playing music.

Sets the repeat mode.

Displays the playing time.

Touch to change a display of the

remaining playtime.

Using the Device

Listening to music

Select Music

1. Select a music retrieval method from the menu

located on the left to display the music list for that

classification.

2. Press the music to play on the music list that

appears on the screen to play music.

You can browse the music by folders in the [Folder].

Playback Time: About 7 hours (16bit/44.1kHz,

Unbalanced output, Volume 75, EQ OFF, LCD OFF

Standard)

Continuous playback time is based on 1TB model.

Continuous playback time varies with SSD capacity.

Supported File Formats: WAV[8~384kHz(8/16/32bit)],

FLAC[8~352kHz(8/16/24bit)]

Listening to Music

- Turn the [Volume Wheel] to adjust the volume.

- Press [ ] to pause, and [ ] to restart during

playback.

- Press [ / ] to play the previous/next music

during playback.

+ You can play the previous/next music by dragging

the album art image in the music playback screen

in [up down]/[down up] direction.

- Press and hold the [ / ] to rewind/fast forward.

- Move the position of the progress bar during

playback to move to the desired location.

- Press [ ] to display the previous screen.

- Press [ ] to display the home screen.

- Press [ ] to display a list of currently playing music.

Using the Device

Ripping the CD

Ripping the CD Automatically

1. Insert the CD into the CD

insertion slot of the

product

2. Import the metadata

information of the CD

that is inserted in the

Grace Notes.

3. When you have finished

importing the information,

CD ripping starts.

4. When ripping is complete

and if you press [OK] in

the results window, the

CD automatically comes

out from the insertion slot.

Ripping the CD Manually

You can select auto/manual

ripping from [Settings- CD Ripping- Automatic CD Ripping].

1. If you insert the CD to the

insertion slot of the product,

[CD Ripping] menu on the

left menu, gets activated.

Press the [CD Ripping] menu,

and select the ripping file

format as FLAC or WAV.

3. If select the file format,

it starts search for the

Grace Note DB.

When DB search is completed,

click [Start] to start ripping.

You can directly choose the

song to rip in the selection

box in front of each track.

Using the Device

CD Ripping Results CD Ripping Screen

- : Tells CD Ripping is successfully completed.

- : Indicates a failure of CD ripping, because of a physical scratch generated in the CD, etc.

- : Tells an error occurred, but CD ripping is completed through error correction.

To recall the Grace Note DB data, AK500N has to be connected to the network before ripping. Refer to page 56 for the network connection method. Set the location of the ripped file from [Settings-CD Ripping]. If you have not set the location, it will be saved in the current folder. It is possible there is not the relevant information about Grace Note, depending on the CD. Grace Note DB search time may be longer depending on the network environment. File formats and the ripping speed can be selected from [Settings > CD Ripping]. If you enable error-checking function in [Settings > CD Ripping] menu, it attempts to compensate for data errors several times. So if you enable this function, the CD ripping becomes slow. If you rip a CD manually, press the song you want to change from the whole music information screen to select the name of the album, artist, and genre on the touch keypad. During CD ripping, the playback will be stopped if WAV, FLAC files that are 24bit/352kHz or more are converted into DSD64.

Ripping Speed

Album Information

Album Art

Ripping Progress Bar

Ripping Error Information

Ripping Progress State

Ripping Success

Ripping Failure

Skip Ripping

1 2

7 8

Displays the ripping speed.

Displays the information

about the album.

Displays the album art.

Displays the ripping progress.

Displays the ripping error.

Displays the ripping progress state.

Displays the success of the ripping.

Displays the failure of the ripping.

Skips the ripping.

Using the Device

Managing the current playlist

Adding the song in the current playlist to the playlist

1. Press [ ] next to the song, and select [ ].

2. You can add the selected songs to your playlist.

- Add a playlist: Create a new playlist and add the songs you selected.

- Add to the playlist: Select the playlist to add the songs that you selected to the list.

Deleting songs in the current playlist

1. Select [ ] next to the song.

2. Press [ ] to remove the selected song from the current playlist.

Changing the music order of the current playlist

1. Press [ ] next to the song.

2. Hold [ ], and move the selected song to up/down to change the position of the song selected.

Using the Device

Managing the playlist

Creating the Playlist

1. If you select [Playlist]

from the left menu, the

playlist is displayed.

2. Select [Playlist], and

press [Add Playlist] at

the top.

3. If you set the name of the

playlist, and click [OK],

a new playlist will be added.

Add a playlist to the current playlist

1. Press [ ] next to the

desired playlist from the

playlist, and select [ ].

2. Select the location you

want to add.

- Add after the current playlist: Adds the selected

playlist at the end of the playlist.

- Add after the currently playing song: Adds the

selected playlist after the current playing song.

You can also add a playlist

to the current playlist in

the following way:

- If you press and hold

the desired playlist

from the playlist, a check box is displayed.

Select the check box, and then select [Add to the

current playlist] on the top.

Using the Device

Adding music to playlists

1. A playlist is displayed, if

you press [Add Song] on

the top of the playlist.

2. Check a select box in

front of the music you

want to add, and press

[Add], then the selected

music will be added to

the playlist.

Changing the name of the playlist

1. Select [ ] next to the

desired playlist from the

playlist, and select [ ],

then a window for changing

name will be displayed.

2. Type a new name and

press [OK], then the name

of the playlist will be changed.

Deleting a playlist

1. Press [ ] next to the

desired playlist from the

playlist, select [ ] and

press [OK], then the

selected playlist will be

deleted.

Using the Device

Adding a song in the playlist to the current playlist

1. Select the desired playlist

from the playlist, and

select [ ] next to the

song you want to add.

2. Press [ ], and select

the location you want to add.

- Add after the current playlist: Adds the selected

playlist at the end of the playlist.

- Add after the currently playing song: Adds the

selected playlist after the current playing song.

You can also add a playlist

to the current playlist in

the following way:

- If you press and hold

the desired playlist from

the playlist, a check box is displayed. Select the

check box, and select [Add to the current playlist]

on the top.

Add a song in the playlist to the playlist

1. Select the desired

playlist from the playlist,

and select [ ] next to

the song you want to add.

2. Press [ ], and add the

selected song to the playlist you want.

- Add a playlist: Create a new playlist and add the

songs you selected.

- Add to the playlist: Select the playlist to add the

songs that you selected to the list.

Songs in the USB memory or a USB external disk can

be played in the folder menu, but they cannot be

added to the play list.

Using the Device

Searching files

1. If you press [ ] on the top right of the playlist, a search bar will be displayed.

2. Select Songs/Albums/Artists you want to search.

3. Type search term in the search input window, and browse the file.

Managing Files

Folder Copy

1. Select [ ] next to the

folder you want to copy.

2. Select [ ], and press

[Paste]. Then the selected

folder will be copied.

If you press [ ] on the right of a music list, the music list add-ons window will be displayed.

Copying a folder is only available if you selected [Folder] from the menu.

You can make a new folder by pressing [New Folder].

Moving Folders

1. Select [ ] next to the

folder you want to move.

2. Select [ ], and press

[Paste]. Then the selected

folder will be moved.

Using the Device

Deleting folders

1. Select [ ] next to the

folder you want to delete.

2. If you press [ ] on the

music list add-ons

window, the selected

folder will be deleted.

Adding to the playlist

1. Select [ ] next to the

folder you want to add to

the playlist.

2. Select [ ] on the music

list add-ons window, then

select the list you want

to add.

3. If you press [OK], the

selected file will be added

to the playlist.

You can also ad folders

to the playlist in the

following way:

- If you press and hold

the folder you want to

add to the playlist, a check box appears in front of

the folder list. Select the check box, and then select

[Add to the playlist] on the top.

This function remains available when folder is

moved, copied or deleted.

Using the Device

Adding to the current playlist

1. Select [ ] next to the

file you want to add to

the current playlist.

2. If you select [ ] on the

music add-ons window,

the selected file will be

added to the current playlist.

Changing a name

1. Select [ ] next to the

folder you want to change

the name.

2. If you select [ ] on the

music add-ons window,

a name-changing window

will be displayed.

If you press [OK], the folder

name will be changed.

The name can be changed only if you select one

folder.

Playlist applies only to the internal storage. It does

not support an external storage.

During a media scan, you can add to the playlist or

the current playlist or modify.

You can use the file browser navigation and

playback during a media scan.

Using the Device

MQS streaming

You can play or download the music from a PC on the same network via AK500N in real time.

Installing MQS Streaming Server

1. Download MQS Streaming Server from [Support >

Download of http://www.astellnkern.com/]

depending on the version of the PC.

2. After running the setup file, install it according to

the installation guide screen.

3. You can check the using method for MQS Streaming

Server via the Help in the Server Program.

PC/MAC must meet the following conditions.

Supported PC Specifications

- OS: Windows XP, Windows 7, 8(32, 64 bit)

Supported MAC Specifications

- MAC OS 10.7 (Lion) or later version

Choosing MQS Streaming Server

1. Install the MQS streaming

server from the PC, and run it.

2. If you press [500N] on the

left menu when AK500N

and PC are connected in

the same network, the PC list will be displayed on

the [Network Server] list.

3. If you select the PC you want to connect, the left

menu will be displayed as the list that PC has.

4. If you select [Network Player], wireless network

devices that are on the same network will be

searched. If you select those devices, you can

output the sound.

You can connect to the NAS products that support

DLNA function.

Using the Device

Wireless Control PP

1. You can operate this product wirelessly through the application.

2. Recommended Control APP: Android(BubbleUPnP) / iOS(Sitecom Media Controller, Network Audio Remote)

3. You can download relevant applications from Google Play Market and Apple App Store.

For the use method of applications, please refer to the help for the application.

In order to connect to Network Server and Network Player, AK500N and the product you want to connect must be

connected in the same network.

For the detail connecting method of the network player or Wi-Fi speaker, please refer to the user guide of the each

product.

When connected to a wireless network, the streaming can be disconnected or the next song play can be slow

depending on the network condition.

If the streaming is operated when AK500N, PC, smartphone/tablet are all connected to a Wi-Fi, the connection may

not be smooth or the song can be stopped depending on the network condition. (Please set AP as 802.11/g or

802.11/n.)

If other work is in progress on the server PC, the server reaction can be slow.

If you are streaming and downloading at the same time, AK500N reaction can be slow depending on the wireless

network or the condition of the server PC.

If you touch the item being downloaded from the notification bar or turns off the MQS streaming function, the

download will be stopped.

When you operate this product with wireless control APP, the data in the USB memory stick or USB external disks

are not visible in the wireless control APP.

Using the Device

Purchasing music in the store

Purchasing music

1. Connect AK500N to the network.

2. If you press [Store] in the menu, and select ‘Groovers’ from the list appears, the APP will be activated.

3. You can check the using method through the user guide and help in the STORE.

For the network connection method, refer to page 56.

The currently supported STORE is ‘Groovers’.

‘Groovers’ of the store menu is displayed if you currently select [Setting> Date and Time > GMT+09:00, Korea

Standard Time].

Purchase/Payment via ‘Groovers’ is only available in the Republic of Korea.

Using the Device

Using USB DAC function

USB DAC function is a function to recognize AK500N via a sound card and listen to sound through the

earphone port of AK500N.

USB DAC Specifications

- Supported USB DAC OS

+ Windows XP (32bit) / Windows 7 (32bit / 64bit) / Windows 8 (32bit / 64bit) / Mac OS 10.7 (Lion) or later

- USB DAC Support Specifications

+ Supported formats: WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE (Normal, High, Fast), AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF,

DSF + Sample Rate: 44.1Khz ~ 192Khz

+ Bit rate: 16bit / 24bit

+ Supported DSD Specifications: DSD64, DSD128

- You can adjust the sound volume output through the volume wheel on the AK500N.

The sound does not play when you set exceeds the '24bit 192kHz'.

If the USB usage is a lot or PC becomes slow, the sound may not be played.

When playing video sources, the sync of video and sound may not fit, depending on the quality of the original and

output, and the using circumstance.

When USB DAC is operating, you cannot output to the Digital Out (AES / EBU, Optical, Coaxial, BNC).

You cannot adjust the sound with Windows Basic Volume, but you can adjust the volume with the volume wheel or

the volume of the program you are using.

Using the Device

Installing USB DAC

1. Set [Settings-Connecting

USB] as [DAC input].

2. Connect the product and

a PC by using a USB

cable for data transfer.

3. Run the ‘Setup.ext’ file

on the Driver.

4. Press [Next] if the

following screen appears.

- When the following

screen appears, please

check if [Settings-

Connecting USB] is set

as [DAC Input].

5. Press [Browser] to set the

folder to install the driver,

and then press [Install].

6. If the following screen is

displayed, press [Finish]

to complete the installation.

Using the Device

7. According to the operating

system, you can change

the default device to output

the sound with the following

methods:

- MAC OS X: Select the

Output tab from the sound

menu under the System

Preferences, and select

[AK500N USB DAC].

- XP: Change the default

sound playback device

to [AK500N USB DAC]

from ‘Control Panel> Sounds and Audio Device’.

- 7/8: Select [AK500N USB DAC] from ‘Control

Panel>Sound>Playback’ tab, and select [Set as

Default Device] on the bottom.

You need to complete this step, only if you are using AK500N with USB DAC for the first time.

You do not need a separate follow-up to select AK500N for the sound output.

If you connect to USB DAC when paying PCM or Native DSD, the music being played will be stopped automatically.

If you press [Connect to a Media device] on the screen when it is connected to the USB DAC, the USB DAC will be

disconnected, and reconnect to MTP mode again.

If you reboot AK500n after the connection to the USB DAC, it will be changed MTP mode again.

For high sound quality, it is recommended to change the default format to

[24bit, 192000Hz(Studio quality)] on the advanced tab, after clicking the ‘Properties’

button of [AK500N USB DAC] from Panel>Sound in Windows 7/8.

Using the Device

Using bluetooth

Bluetooth on/off

1. Please refer to the instruction manual of the

Bluetooth remote control handset for a pairing.

Pairing Bluetooth

1. Select the Bluetooth

remote control you want

to pair from the list you

can use.

Supported Bluetooth Specifications

- Supported profiles: A2DP (Only Bluetooth remote control can be connected.) Do not turn off the power during the Bluetooth connectivity. If Bluetooth is malfunctioning, turn off the power of the Bluetooth device, and turn it on again. The registration method can be different depending on a Bluetooth device, so please refer to the instruction manual of each device when connecting. Please proceed at around 20cm when connecting products and Bluetooth devices. If the product and the Bluetooth are more than 2 meters away, the connection will be broken. (The distance can be different depending on the operating environment and the Bluetooth model.) Interference can occur while using a Bluetooth. Abnormal motion and noise may occur depending on the Bluetooth operation environment and the charge status of the device.

- If a part of body touches the product or the electric wave transmitter of the Bluetooth headset external device.

- If the received power changes by the electric wave obstructions such as walls, corners, partitions

- If there is the interference of the device using the same frequency band such as medical devices, microwave ovens, wireless LAN, etc.

Using the Device

Settings

You can manually set your own production environment. Set menu structure may vary depending on the firmware version.

Settings

1. Select [AK500N-Settings] on the home screen.

2. Set by selecting the desired item.

You can also select the setting menu by selecting [ ] on the top, or [Notification bar] screen at the bottom of the screen.

Bluetooth

Connect of disable the Bluetooth remote control.

Please refer to [Using Bluetooth] on the page 45 for a detail method of setting the Bluetooth.

Ripping the CD

Automatic CD Ripping: Set an automatic CD ripping.

Ethernet

Connect of disable the wired network.

- Auto IP: IP is set automatically.

- Manual IP: Set by directly entering information

such as IP address, DNS.

Manual CD Ripping: If you set the ‘Manual CD Ripping’, [CD Ripping] menu will be activated after the device recognizes the CD from the CD insertion slot. Ripping folder: Set the folder to save the ripped files. Ripping file format: Set the format of the file for ripping. Ripping speed: Set the ripping speed. Set Error checking: Turn on/off the function that

Wi-Fi

Connect of disable the wireless network.

Please refer to the page 56 for a detail method of setting the network.

checks errors while ripping.

This product does not support playing a CD. If you activate the Error checking function, it will attempts compensate for data errors for several times. So the CD ripping speed will be slow if you activate this function.

Using the Device

Sound

Equalizer: Set the equalizer to suit your tastes.

- PRO EQ: Recommend Preset EQ by experts

- USER EQ: Change the height of the equalizer on

your tastes

Sound In/out: Connect or disconnect Sound in/out

If Sound In/Out is connected to Digital In(Coax, OPT, AES /EBU, BNC), you cannot output the sound as ‘Digital Out’.

- If you select ‘Digital In’ on the ‘Sound In/Out’ select screen, you cannot select ‘Digital out’.

If ‘Sound In/Out’ is connected to ‘Digital In(Coax, OPT, QES/

EBU, BNC)’, it will be disconnected if you click the icon of the connected port again, and [CLOSE] menu on the bottom will be activated. You can only adjust the volume if ‘Variable Analog Out’ and [BAL], [PHONES] on the left side is selected on the ‘Sound In/Out’ selecting screen.

Gap-less: Plays music files after the currently playing music

and continue to the next file in a row without interruption.

- It only works if the currently playing music and the

following music have the same specification

(the sample rate, bit, channel).

Balance Output: Set the left/right balance of the

sound output.

PCM to DSD: Converts PCM file to DSD64 data,

and turns on/off the playing function.

It does not convert PCM files in the internal storage to DSD64 files. The equalizer is not applied when playing DSD. Using the equalizer function can slow down the operation of the product. For details on how to set up the equalizer, please refer to the page 57-58.

In order to use the PCM to DSD feature, you have to activate it from ‘Settings> Sound’. This feature supports only WAV, FLAC files with DXD format. (DXD format means WAV, FLAC files with 24bit / 352kHz or more.) If Sound In / Out is connected to the Digital Out (Coax, OPT, AES / EBU, BNC), Native DSD cannot be played.

- If it is set to Digital Out, Native DSD will automatically be changed to PCM and played.

- If it is set to Digital Out DXD will automatically be changed to PCM and played. If it is played or paused as Native DSD, you cannot select ‘Digital Out’ from ‘Sound In/Out’.

Using the Device

Screen

Language

Screen Brightness: Set the brightness of the screen.

Screen Off: Set the screen off time in 6 steps.

Server/Player

Server/Playe : Server/Player function is available.

MQS Server/Player Setting : Set Network server &

player specific features.

- 500N Server : If you turn off the network server,

AK500N is not found in other product.

- Network Server Name : Set the name of the server.

- 500N Player : If you turn off the network player,

AK500N is not found in other product.

- Network Player Name : Set the name of the player.

Download folder settings: Set the saving location

when downloading files.

Date and Time

Set the date and the time.

Set the language.

- Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese(Simplified/ Traditional), German are supported.

Power

Charging during playback: If you activate the charging option during playback, the battery is automatically charged even while playing. Enable to set automatic shutdown and sleep timer.

If you charge when battery status is less than 5% and the power is completely off, it takes about 3 hours to fully charge the battery. Battery charging time is based on 1TB model. Charging time varies with SSD capacity. Automatic shutdown is not supported during set operation. Playback stops at the sleep specified time.

Connecting to USB

Media devices (USB DISK): You can transfer media files when it is connected to a computer. DAC Input: You can listen to music of the PC through the product.

Using the Device

Update

System Update: Updates the system when there is

a new update.

System Information

System Information: You can check the model

number of the product, Firmware version, Memory

usage information, the license of the product, and

you can munt the microSD card/USB Storage or

delete the data.

Formatting the microSD card will delete all the data

on the memory card. Be sure to backup any important

files before formatting.

When formatting the microSD card from a computer,

be sure to select the FAT32 system.

Internal memory capacity specifications differ depending

on OS. Therefore, the capacity may be different.

SSD 4TB model with RAID5 uses about 1TB for data

backup, which makes this region unavailable as user

space.

Initialization

Database Initialization: Initialize the database within

the product.

The database initialization time may be longer

depending on the number of products within the file.

Reset: Reset the custom setting to the factory defaults.

Factory Reset: Initialize to the factory default state,

and all data will be deleted.

HELP

HELP : Select Help to find a manual in selected

language.

Using the Device

Connecting to the network

Connecting to a wireless network

1. If you press and hold [ ]

in the notification bar, or

turns on [Settings –

Wireless Network], the

AP lists of available

connection appear.

2. If you choose the AP to

connect, the wireless

network will be connected.

You may need to type the

key index and network key

according to the AP setting.

If you press and hold [Modify

Network] with the connected AP,

you can modify the AP history.

You cannot use if you need an additional certification

except wireless network connection, such as a web

browser certifications.

It supports channels up to 1-13.

Connecting to a wired network

1. Connect the wired LAN cable to the [ETHERNET] on the back of the product.

2. If the IP information is confirmed in the IP address field, you can use the network.

3. If you want to change the IP address, click [Change] button, type the information such as IP address, DNS, and then click [OK].

It is recommended to use a wired network for

smooth network feature utilization.

If you use a wireless network feature, please set AP

to connect to this product as ‘802.11/g’ or ‘802.11/n’.

Using the Device

Setting the equalizer

1. Activate the equalizer

menu at [Settings –

Sound – Equalizer].

2. Press [PRO EQ] on the

bottom.

3. Select [Create] on the

bottom.

4. Set the name of the

equalizer, and select [OK].

5. Set by changing the

height of the equalizer to

suit your tastes.

Using the Device

Reset Equalizer

Renaming the equalizer

1. Press [ ] to reset the

equalizer.

Deleting Equalizer

1. Select the equalizer you

want to delete.

2. Press [Delete] on the

bottom of the equalizer,

and press [OK] to delete

the selected equalizer.

1. Press [Rename] on the

bottom of the equalizer,

and type a new name.

2. If you press [OK] after

typing a new name of the

equalizer, the name of the

equalizer will be changed.

Using the Device

Trouble shooting

Check!

1. The device won’t turn on.

Please check if the power supply is correctly

connected.

2. The operation of the product is unstable.

If you press and hold the power button on the side

longer than 10 seconds, the product will be turned

off. Please turn on the product again and check.

3. The screen turns off repeatedly.

After a certain period time, the screen turns off to

reduce power consumption when playing the file.

Set the time on [Settings – Power- Screen off].

4. The screen is not displaying properly.

Check whether debris is on the screen.

5. There is no sound or there’s static.

Verify that the volume isn’t set to [0].

Check that the earphones are plugged in properly,

and make sure debris isn’t in the port or on the plug.

Verify that the music file is not corrupted.

Verify that the audio settings have been properly

set (balanced, line out, etc.)

6. File will not playback or a specific file causes

instability.

The Following may occur due to the condition

of the file:

- Playback is unstable or difficult.

- The device may not function properly.

- The file may sound different from a computer.

- There may be a difference in the performance

of playback or other functions.

- The file may not be compatible with playback

specifications.

A file conversion or using a different file is

recommended.

Miscellaneous

iriver Limited retains the rights to patents, trademarks, copyright, and other intellectual property rights related to this manual. No contents of this manual may be copied or duplicated in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of iriver Limited. Using or reproducing in whole or part, the contents of this document is subject to penalties. Software, audio, video, and any copyrighted contents are protected in accordance with copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of the copyrighted contents from this product is the legal responsibility of the user. Companies, organizations, products, people, and events used in the examples are not based on actual data. It is not the intention of iriver Limited to correlate any companies, organizations, products, people, and events with this manual. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with applicable copyright laws. © 1999-2014 iriver Limited. All rights reserved.

Certiications

KCC/FCC/CE/TELEC Class B Device (Communication equipment for residential use): This is a Class B Device and is registered for EMC requirements for residential use. This device can be used not only in residential areas but in all other areas.

FCCID : QDMDPF11 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. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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(b) For a Class B digital device or peripheral, the instructions furnished the user shall include the following or

similar statement, placed in a prominent location in the text of the manual:

NOTE: 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 in a residential installation.

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 to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

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Body-Worn operation

This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the portable music player kept 5mm.

from the body. To maintain compliance requirements, use only belt-clips, holsters or similar accessories that

maintain a 1cm separation distance between the user’s Body and the back of the Portable music player,

including the antenna.

The use of belt-clips, holsters and similar accessories should not contain metallic components in its assembly.

The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with CE RF exposure require-

ments, and should be avoided.

Body-worn accessory exposure conditions

“Specific information must be included in the operating manuals to enable users to select body-worn

accessories that meet the minimum test separation distance requirements. Users must be fully informed of

the operating requirements and restrictions, to the extent that the typical user can easily understand the

information, to acquire the required body-worn accessories to maintain compliance. Instructions on how to

place and orient a device in body-worn accessories, in accordance with the test results, should also be

included in the user instructions. All supported bodyworn accessory operating configurations must be clearly

disclosed to users through conspicuous instructions in the user guide and user manual to ensure unsupported

operations are avoided. All body-worn accessories containing metallic components must be tested for

compliance and clearly identified in the operating manual. The instruction must inform users to avoid using

other body-worn accessories containing metallic components to ensure RF exposure compliance.”

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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 currently adding new complementary features and will continue to apply new technologies in the future. All standards are subject to change without prior notice. There is no warranty against data los due to the use of the product.

Trademarks

Gracenote

Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Media Player are Trademarks of Microsoft corp.

This application or device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California (“Gracenote”). The software from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Software”) enables this application to perform disc and/or file identification and obtain music-related information, including name, artist, track, and title information (“Gracenote Data”) from online servers or embedded databases (collectively, “Gracenote Servers”) and to perform other functions. You may use Gracenote Data only by means of the intended End-User functions of this application or device. You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers for your own personal non-commercial use only. You agree not to assign, copy, transfer or transmit the Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Data to any third party. YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN. You agree that your non-exclusive license to use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and

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Gracenote Servers will terminate if you violate these restrictions. If your license terminates, you agree to cease any and all use of the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves all rights in Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and the Gracenote Servers, including all ownership rights. Under no circumstances will Gracenote become liable for any payment to you for any information that you provide. You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its rights under this Agreement against you directly in its own name. The Gracenote service uses a unique identifier to track queries for statistical purposes. The purpose of a randomly assigned numeric identifier is to allow the Gracenote service to count queries without knowing anything about who you are. For more information, see the web page for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for the Gracenote service. The Gracenote Software and each item of Gracenote Data are licensed to you “AS IS.” Gracenote makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy of any Gracenote Data from in the Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves the right to delete data from the Gracenote Servers or to change data categories for any cause that Gracenote deems sufficient. No warranty is made that the Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers are error-free or that functioning of Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers will be uninterrupted. Gracenote is not obligated to provide you with new enhanced or additional data types or categories that Gracenote may provide in the future and is free to discontinue its services at any time. GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. GRACENOTE DOES NOT WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR USE OF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR ANY GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST REVENUES. © Gracenote, Inc. 2009 Portions of the content are copyright © of Gracenote or its providers.

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