Iriver AK-Recorder Operation Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOK

AK Recorder

User Guide

Connecting with a Player

Package Contents

AK Recorder at a Glance

Assembly

Power Management

Getting Started

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Main Menu

Setup

Presets

Recording Screen

Recording

File List Screen

File Management

Playback

Playback Screen

Using the Device

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Safety Precautions

Troubleshooting

AK Recorder Specifications

DPA SC4061 Microphone Specifications

Certifications

Registered Trademarks

Disclaimers

Miscellaneous

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CONTENTS

User Guide

Getting Started

Connecting with a Player

Connecting a Portable AK Player to the AK Recorder

The AK Recorder can be used in conjunction with the 300 series of portableAK media players.

1. Carefully attach a compatible AK media player to the connector on the AK Recorder as shown below.

2. Completely secure the portable player and recorder by fastening the bolt on the rear of the AK Recorder.

The AK Recorder can only be used in conjunction with the AK380, AK320, and AK300. The AK320 and AK300 will be supported via a future firmware update. The AK Recorder may become separated during use unless the connecting bolt is firmly secured. Be sure to securely fasten the bolt before use .

Getting Started

User Guide

Mini-XLR-to

-XLR cable

Tripod Grip

Contents may be changed without prior notice to improve the performance or quality of the product. The AK Recorder is available as a stand-alone product and as part of a bundle with the DPA microphone kit. The included components vary depending on the package you purchase.

DPA Microphone Kit

Package Contents

AK Recorder

Magnetic

Holder

Quick Start Guide & Warranty Card

AK Recorder SC4061 Microphone

Microphone Stand

Rubber Holder

String

Holder

Windscreen

Stand-Alone Kit

Mini-XLR-to

-XLR cable

Quick Start Guide &

Warranty Card

User Guide

Getting Started

DPA SC4061 Microphone: The DPA SC4061 microphone

can be connected to the AK Recorder via the Mini XLR input at the bottom of the device. When using the microphone, be sure to set the phantom power at 5 V. Microphone Stand: Connect the stereo microphone stand to the mounting hole at the top of the AK Recorder. Tripod Grip: The AK Recorder can be combined with a player and used in conjunction with the tripod. Adjust the grips by turning the bolt on the side. Magnetic Holder: The SC4061 microphone can be secured in the groove of the magnetic holder after attaching the stereo microphone stand. Rubber Holder: The SC4061 microphone can be secured in the groove of the rubber holder when recording a musical instrument such as a piano. String Holder: The SC4061 microphone can be secured in the groove of the string holder after mounting between the bridge and tailpiece of a musical instrument such as a violin or cello. Windscreen: The windscreen slips onto the SC4061 microphone unit. Mini-XLR-to-XLR cable: This cable is used when connecting a standard XLR condenser microphone to the Mini XLR input at bottom of the AK Recorder.

Quick Start Guide: Basic overview of device functionality. Warra nty Ca rd: The warranty card is required for customer

and technical support. Do not misplace the card.

The stand-alone product does not include the SC4061 microphone or related accessories. The included Mini-XLRto-XLR cable can be used to conne ct an external microphone. The components included in the DPA microphone accessory kit may change at any time at the discretion of the manufacturer for performance improvements or other reasons.

Getting Started

User Guide

Connecting Bolt

AK Player Connector

Phantom Power

Selection Key

MIC2 / LINE2 Selection Key

MIC2 / LINE2 Input

MIC1 / LINE1 /

AES3 Selection Key

Micro-USB Charging Port

Mic Stand Mounting Hole

Mini XLR (TA3F) Input

AK Player Connector: Connects the AK Recorder to a

compatible AK media player. Mini XLR (TA3F) Input: A 3-pin Mini XLR microphone can be connected directly, and standard XLR condenser microphones can be connected via the Mini-XLR-to-XLR cable included in the bundled product.

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

At a Glance

User Guide

Getting Started

The AES3 function is only supported on the left-side Mini XLR input. A professional condenser microphone can be used with the AK Record via the Mini-XLR-to-XLR conversion cable. After setting the MIC1 / LINE2 / AES3 or MIC2 / LINE2 selection key to the desired position, you must select the matching input port from the INPUT menu of the main screen. We recommend selecting LINE2 when recording via MIC1 at the bottom of the device and MIC2 when recording via LINE1. Be sure to identify the exact power specifications of a microphone before using the phantom power setting. Using the phantom power setting with an unsupported microphone may cause damage to the microphone. To use a mic ro p h o ne tha t req u ir e s pha n t om pow er, you m u s t enable [Phantom Power] under Settings. The microphone will not function if the setting is disabled.

MIC1 / LINE1 / AES3 Selection Key: Select the desired

function via the selection key. Micro-USB Charging Port: Charge the AK Recorder using a Micro-USB cable. Bolt: Connect and secure a compatible AK media player to the AK Recorder with the bolt provided. MIC2 / LINE2 Input: A non-powered (passive) dynamic microphone as well as a powered (active) condenser microphone can be connected, and other external devices can be connected via LINE-IN for recording. MIC2 / LINE2 Selection Key: Select the desired function via the selection key. Phantom Power Selection Key: It can select the power level of a microphone connected to the Mini XLR Input Port.

Microphone Stand Mounting Hole:

Secure the microphone stand to the mounting hole.

User Guide

Getting Started

DPA Microphone Kit Component Assembly

1. Connect the microphone included in the package to the Mini XLR connector located on the bottom of the AK Recorder.

2. Fasten the microphone stand to the mounting hole located on the top of the AK Recorder.

3. Attach a magnetic holder on each side of the microphone stand.

Assembly

User Guide

Getting Started

4. Slip a windscreen onto the microphone, and secure the bottom part of the SC4061 microphone unit into a groove of a magnet holder.

5. Rotate the bolt on the right side of the tripod grip to widen the grips for attaching to the AK Recorder.

Charging

1. We re comme nd u sing a 5 V, 3 A adapt er (s old s epara tely) for optimal cha rging performance during a recording session.

2. You may use a regular 5 V, 2 A adapter when the AK

Recorder is not connected to an AK media player.

Power Management

If the screen turns off during recording, lightly touch the screen to turn it on again. The device will not charge normally when using a fast-charge adapter that sup ports mult iple voltag es (5 V, 9 V, 1 2 V, e tc . ). D o in g s o m ay ca us e d a ma ge to th e d ev i ce .

Getting Started

User Guide

A 5 V, 2 A adapter will not provide sufficient charging when an AK media player is connected to the AK Recorder. Only use a 5 V, 2 A adapter to charge the player or AK Recorder when separated. We recommend using a 5 V, 3 A adapter (sold separately) for optimal charging performance when the devices are connected.

Turn On/Off

1. The AK Recorder does not provide a separate power

button.

2. Connect and secure a compatible AK media player to

the AK Recorder, and turn on the AK media player.

3. A message will be displayed when a compatible AK

device is successfully connected to the AK Recorder. After the "Recorder connected" message is displayed, a [REC] menu will be displayed at the top of the main menu of the AK media player.

4. Select the [REC] menu to enter the AK Recorder's

main menu.

5. Press the [CLOSE] button at the bottom of the AK

Recorder's main menu to display the main menu of the connected AK media player.

Refer t o the us er man ual of t he respe ctive A K device (AK380, AK320, AK300, etc.) for details on [Turn On/Off], [Screen On/Off], and [Reset Function] features. The device may become hot during extended recording or charging sessions. However, this does not affect the performance of the product or quality of recordings. We re comme nd u sing a t ripo d for ext ended reco rding sessions or when charging while recording.

Using the Device

User Guide

Displays basic recording preferences.

Import preset values or create new presets.

Set the recording file format.

Set the recording source.

Set additional recording options.

Displays the intensity of the input signal in decibels (dB).

Indicates the time available for recording or the duration of the current recording.

Basic Settings

Presets List

Record ing For mat

Record ing So urce

Other Settings

Level Meter

Recording Time

AK Recorder Main Menu

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