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INSTRUCTION BOOK

AK70

User Guide

Summary of Contents for AK70

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION BOOK AK70 User Guide...

Page 2: ...t 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 12 14 15 18 19 25 31 34 35 36 38...

Page 3: ...stomer 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 cov...

Page 4: ...can enjoy USB audio by connecting with a portable USB DAC refer to p 35 Expansion Unit Balanced Out Output sound to an expansion device that supports balanced audio connections Previous Rewind Play th...

Page 5: ...n is on press the button to turn off the screen 2 Press the button again to turn off the screen Turn On Off 1 Long press the button to turn on the device 2 While the device is on long press the button...

Page 6: ...omputer 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 c...

Page 7: ...6 Balanced Earphones Headphones 1 Connect supported earphones or headphones to the balanced port OR OR Balanced Audio Device 1 Connect to an external audio device by using the Earphones port and Balan...

Page 8: ...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 Windows XP users require Se...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...icroSD 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 Delete Files Folders on...

Page 11: ...ove 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 dat...

Page 12: ...pgrade 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 U...

Page 13: ...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 Us...

Page 14: ...Device 13 User Guide 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...

Page 15: ...s AK Connect Currently playing song information View the list of songs by different search options AK CONNECT Current Song Search Options 1 2 3 1 2 3 Home Screen The search options can be long pressed...

Page 16: ...Using the Device 15 User Guide Notification Bar 8 2 4 10 11 9 13 12 3 14 15 16 5 6 7 1...

Page 17: ...s 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 a...

Page 18: ...device Press to turn the screen lock onoroff Thevolumewheelisdisabled whenthescreenlockiconisactivated Press to cycle through different play modes Sequential playback Shuffle playback Press to cycle...

Page 19: ...er Guide Purchasing Music 1 Connect to a wireless network 2 Select Store from the home screen 3 Select the desired store 4 Check the user guide or help menu within each store for detailed information...

Page 20: ...oad 2 Run the downloaded installer and follow the on screen instructions 3 Check the User Guide within the program for detailed information on using the MQS Streaming Server The AK70 can access and pl...

Page 21: ...the screen left and right to select a server The selected server will be connected and the server home screen will be displayed 6 Select a search option at the bottom of the server home screen to dis...

Page 22: ...p of the screen to begin downloading A message on the Notification Bar will indicate a completed download Depending on network conditions song loading may be slow or streaming may stutter Server respo...

Page 23: ...twork as the AK70 2 Turn on AK Connect from the device settings 3 Press from the notification bar to display a list of speakers available on the same network as the AK70 4 Scroll the screen left and r...

Page 24: ...Using the Device 23 User Guide Example 2 Example 3 AK500N LIBRARY REMOTE SPEAKER AK T1 AK70 REMOTE LIBRARY AK70 SPEAKER AK500N...

Page 25: ...Using the Device 24 User Guide Example 4 Example 5 LIBRARY SPEAKER AK T1 AK70 AK500N REMOTE SPEAKER AK T1 LIBRARY AK70 or REMOTE AK Connect APP AK500N LIBRARY...

Page 26: ...on on the device Press during playback for the previous next song Play the previous next song by pressing the button on the device Long press during playback to rewind fast forward Rewind fast forward...

Page 27: ...to display an additional screen Display the previous screen Display the current playlist Press next to the playlist to edit the playlist order Press at the top of the music list to display music opti...

Page 28: ...Using the Device 27 User Guide Playlist Screen 1 2 4 5 6 3...

Page 29: ...Play all songs from the current playlist Displays the playlist for the current location Select a method for sorting the playlist Select a view type for the list of albums Select the checkbox to apply...

Page 30: ...Device 29 User Guide 2 1 12 11 10 6 5 4 3 7 8 9 13 14 15 Music Player Screen Return to the previous screen Display album covers Press the album cover to show additional functions Previous Screen Album...

Page 31: ...aylist Displays current song information Indicates the song s total duration Press to switch from elapsed time to remaining time Indicates song progress Drag the indicator to move to the desired time...

Page 32: ...s 2 Press at the upper right corner of the screen 3 Enter a name for the playlist and then press Add to create a new playlist Adding a Song to a Playlist 1 Press Playlists to display a list of playlis...

Page 33: ...nd then press to remove the song from the selected playlist Editing the Playlist Order 1 Press next to the playlist to modify the playlist order Playing a Playlist 1 Press Playlists to display a list...

Page 34: ...the playlist to be deleted 3 Press at the top of the screen to delete the selected playlist 1 Press Playlists to display a list of playlists and then press at the top of the screen 2 Select a playlis...

Page 35: ...played through the device s earphones port for an enhanced listening experience Sound will not play back for files that exceed the supported formats Volume control is unavailable when the LCD screen...

Page 36: ...3 Once is activated you can enjoy the music through the portable USB DAC s audio output jack How to Change USB Audio DSD Output Type The micro USB cable that comes packaged with the device is availab...

Page 37: ...2 The metadata ID3 tags for the inserted CD will be retrieved via Gracenote 3 CD ripping will begin automatically after the metadata has been retrieved 4 When finished press OK on the results prompt...

Page 38: ...ot be available for playback until the entire CD has been ripped You can set the desired file format and ripping speed from the CD Ripping menu Several attempts at correction will be made for data wit...

Page 39: ...AK70 prior to use Refer to the Bluetooth device s instruction manual for details 1 Select from the Notification Bar or select On Off from Bluetooth Bluetooth Pairing 1 Select the appropriate Bluetooth...

Page 40: ...tooth For multipoint devices make the necessary connections prior to use Car audio Bluetooth connections are not supported Malfunction noise and other undesirable effects may occur due to the device s...

Page 41: ...r 2 Select the desired item for setup Wi Fi Change wireless network settings and turn Wi Fi on or off Bluetooth Connect a Bluetooth device to listen to music wirelessly Refer to page 45 of the manual...

Page 42: ...qualizer Set the equalizer according to the user s preferences Pro EQ EQ Preset recommended by professionals User EQ Adjust the frequencies according to the user s preferences Display Balanced Out You...

Page 43: ...put type of DSD coming out through the portable USB DAC Theme Change the theme Date Time Set the current date and time CD Ripping Set the automatic CD ripping function as well as the file format and r...

Page 44: ...a defined period when there is no user input Sleep Timer Music playback will stop and the device will turn off after a defined period Keyboard Select the keyboard language Supported languages English...

Page 45: ...the device Default Settings Revert all user settings back to their original settings Factory Reset Delete all user data and restore the device to its original factory settings Update System Update Up...

Page 46: ...y be required depending on the network settings 3 Long press the network name and select Network Settings to edit specific network settings Connecting to a Network 1 Long press from the Notification B...

Page 47: ...ide Equalizer Setup Equalizer Setup 1 Long press EQ from the Notification Bar or turn on the feature from Equalizer 2 Press Pro from the drop down list and select Add New 3 Enter a name for the custom...

Page 48: ...Using the Device 47 User Guide Reset Equalizer 1 Select the desired EQ setting and select Reset to revert the EQ to its default settings 4 Adjust the frequencies according to the user s preferences...

Page 49: ...e Delete Equalizer 1 Select Delete and choose the desired EQ setting for deletion 2 Press Confirm to complete process Rename Equalizer 1 Select Rename and enter a new name for the EQ setting 2 Press R...

Page 50: ...r Do not store or use in hot and humid places such as saunas Avoid places with excess moisture dust or smoke Do not use for extended period on blankets electric blankets or carpet Do not place near a...

Page 51: ...me or discontinue using the product and obtain medical advice Do not listen to music at excessive volumes for extended periods Do not use the earphones headphones at excessive volumes Be careful not t...

Page 52: ...ery consumption Set the time at Power Saving Screen Timeout 5 The screen does not display images properly Check the screen for debris 6 There is no sound or there is static interference Check that the...

Page 53: ...ce with relevant copyright laws The user accepts all legal responsibility for the unauthorized reproduction or distribution of the copyrighted contents from this product Companies organizations produc...

Page 54: ...table music player kept 5mm from the body To maintain compliance requirements use only belt clips holsters or similar accessories that maintain a 5mm separation distance between the user s Body and th...

Page 55: ...z 20kHz Unbalance 0 075dB Condition 20Hz 20kHz Balance 0 56dB Condition 10Hz 70kHz Unbalance 0 55dB Condition 10Hz 70kHz Balance 116dB 1kHz Unbalance 116dB 1kHz Balance 130dB 1kHz Unbalance 130dB 1kHz...

Page 56: ...manufacturer iriver Limited is adding new complementary features and will continue to apply new technologies in the future All specifications may be changed without prior notice There is no warranty a...

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