Iriver AK-70 MKII User Guide

AK70 MKII

INSTRUCTION BOOK

User Guide

CONTENTS

Getting Started

Package Contents AK70 MKII at a Glance Power Management Charging Connections Firmware Upgrade

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Using the Device

Basic Operations Home Screen Notification Bar Store AK Connect Listening to Music Playlist Management USB DAC Installation How to Use USB Audio CD Ripping Using Bluetooth Settings Connecting to a Wireless Network Equalizer Setup

Miscellaneous

Safety Precautions Troubleshooting Copyright Certifications Specifications Registered Trademarks Disclaimers

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Package Contents

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

AK70 MKII

Protective Film

Micro-USB Cable

Protective Film: Protect the device and its screen. 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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AK70 MKII at a Glance

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

Earphone Jack

Power Micro-USB Port

Balanced Audio Port

Previous/ Rewind

Play/Pause

Next/ Fast-Forward

microSD Card Slot

Earphones: - Earphone symbol. Output sound to connected earphones. Power: - Power symbol. Turn the screen on and off. Long press - Turn the device on and off. Balanced Out: - Balanced Out symbol. Output sound to earphones or headphones that support balanced audio connections. Connect to an external audio device by using both the earphone port (ground) and balanced audio port (LR) in conjunction. Micro-USB Port: - DC power symbol. Connect to a computer or recharge the device. You can enjoy USB audio by connecting with a portable USB DAC (refer to p. 35).

Balanced Audio Pin Map

R- R+ L+ L-

Volume

LCD Touchscreen

Home Button

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Previous/Rewind: Play the previous song or restart the song.

Long press - Rewind. 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.

LCD Touchscreen: Display with touch control. Volume: Control the volume by turning the wheel. microSD Card Slot: - microSD card slot symbol.

Insert a microSD card and access its files. Home Button: Show the home screen.

Power Management

Turn On/Off

1. Long-press the [ ] button to turn on the device.

2. While the device is on, long-press the [ ] button to display a shutdown confirmation message.

3. Press [Confirm] to turn off the device.

This device has an automatic shutdown feature to reduce battery consumption. The device will turn off after a defined period if there is no user input. [ - Power Saving - Automatic Shutdown] (See p.

43)

Turn the Screen On/Off

1. While the screen is on, press the [ ] button to turn off the screen.

2. Press the [ ] button again to turn off the screen.

This device has an automatic timeout feature to reduce battery consumption. The screen will turn off after a defined period of time if there is no user input. [ - Power Saving - Screen Timeout] (See p. 43)

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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 setting. Do not use the reset function while the product is in use. Doing so may corrupt the data on the device.

Charging

Charging using PC

1. Connect the device to the PC using the supplied Micro USB cable. Charging starts.

Charging time: up to 8 hours (fully discharge, power OFF) You may have to turn on a computer to start charging depending on computer specifications. When charging via PC connection, the charging time may vary depending on whether the device is turned on or off. If a computer goes into standby/sleep mode, the device may not be charged depending on computer specifications. The built-in battery will gradually lose capacity over time according to the number of charges/discharges. Do not use any micro-USB cable other than the one supplied with the device. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

Charging using the adapter

1. Charging is possible by using the 5V 2A output adapter (sold separately).

Charging time: up to 4.5 hours (fully discharge, power OFF) When using a high-speed charger that is supported with various voltages such as 5V/9V/12V, the charging may not proceed normally and it may cause the product to malfunction.

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Connections

Earphones/Headphones

1. Connect earphones or headphones to the earphones port.

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.

Earphones Port

(Ground)

Balanced Port (LR)

Astell & Kern balanced cable (PEF12, PEF21) is not supported.

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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 before connecting the device to the computer. Only use the micro-USB cable supplied with the device. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

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.

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Copy Files/Folders to the Device

1. To copy files/folders from your computer, select the desired files/folders and drag & drop them into the USB device.

Make sure that the micro-USB cable is securely connected. Note 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.

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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 card slot.

2. To safely remove a microSD card, select [Safely remove SD card] from the Notification Bar or select [Unmount SD card] from [ - System Information].

3. Gently press the microSD card to release it from the slot.

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Recommended microSD Cards

Brand : SanDisk, Transcend

Maximum supported microSD card capacity: 256GB Notes on inserting 256GB 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 data and cause serious damage to the system. Do not remove the microSD card while it is in use. Doing so may 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 recommend 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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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 45 of the manual for more information on connecting 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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Basic Operations

LCD Touchscreen

1. This device features an LCD touchscreen that allows you to 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 force 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

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Moving a list in the home screen

1. You can move the list by dragging the home screen [up] / [down].

Navigating Up/Down in a List

1. Scroll through the list by dragging the list screen [up] and [down].

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Home Screen

AK CONNECT

Current Song

Search Options

The search options can be long-pressed and dragged to change their locations.

Launches AK Connect.

Currently playing song information.

View the list of songs by different search options.

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Notification Bar

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Notification Bar

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth

Gapless Playback

Line Out

Wi-Fi Speakers

Notifications Display

File Search

Settings

Expand or collapse the 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 on or off. The most recent EQ settings 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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