Getting Started
1. Charging your Player with provided AC/DC adapter
• Connect the USB port of the included AC/DC power
adapter to the Player
• Plug the other end of the adapter to any standard
100-240V AC wall outlet. Charging should be started
automatically
• It should be charged for at least 6 hours before
using for the first time
• Alternatively, the Player charges automatically every
time you connect it to your computer. Charging
process may be slower and the charging time
depends on the current output of the USB port
2. Install or remove microSD card
• Open the protection cover of the microSD expansion slot. Gently insert a microSD card* into the
microSD expansion slot. Close the protection cover
• Before removing a microSD card, tap on SD card connected - Touch to unmount sdcard on the
notification bar. After that, open the protection cover and gently push the card to release it
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Congratulations on purchasing your new Acoustic Research High Resolution Music Player.
Please read these instructions for quick tips on using the Player.
QuickStartGuide
3. Transfer audio files to your Player
Windows 7/Windows 8:
• Connect your Player to the computer
• Open Windows Explorer, select Computer, open AR-M2 under Portable Devices
• Open the desired storage media Internal SD card or SD card (Optional, only if microSD card is installed)
• Drag-and-drop audio files (or folders containing audio files) to the desired destination**
Mac OS X (10.5 or above):
• Download and install Android File Transfer from www.android.com/filetransfer/
(First time installation only)
• Connect your Player to the computer
• Run Android File Transfer if it does not pop up autoatically
• Select the desired storage media by clicking on the tab Internal SD card or SD card (Optional , only if
microSD card is installed)
• Drag-and-drop audio files (or folders containing audio files) to the desired destination**
4. Disconnect the Player from the computer and enjoy media on the go.
* Up to 128 GB microSD card is supported
Need more help?
Do not return this product to the store.
Visit www.acoustic-research.com for the latest firmware, user manual and FAQ’s.
v1.0 (1.0.0.0) (EN)
Switch on the Player
Switch off the Player
Switch off the display and lock the touch display
Switch on the display and unlock the touch display
Go to the Home screen
Go to the APPS menu
Navigate to an audio file
Play an audio file
Pause
playback
Show the Option menu
Adjust the volume
Skip to the next file
Skip to the previous file
Delete files from the Player
Force shutdown the Player
(if it is not responding)
Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds.
Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds.
Select Power off.
When the display is on, press the Power button.
The display will also switch off automatically after a
period of inactivity (1 minute by default)
When the display is off, press the Power button.
Swipe the lock icon towards any edges of the screen.
Tap on the Home icon to reached the Home screen
At Home screen, tap on the APPS icons at the lower
right corner
In APPS menu, tap on AR Music Player
In AR Music Player, tap on your desired view by
selecting the corresponding tab
Tap the music file in any view
Press the Play/Pause button during music playback,
press again to resume.
In any navigation view, tap and hold at any media item
Rotate the volume knob clockwise to reduce the
volume or counter clockwise to increase it.
Press
.
Press
within the beginning 4 seconds of the current
audio file.
Tap at the file and hold until the option menu appear
Select Delete and confirm the action
Press and hold Power button for 10 seconds to force
shutdown the Player.
General controls
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A wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX
International Corporation
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Printed in China
Touch
Display
Volume
Power on/off button
LINE
OUT
Headphones
Jack
USB Port
Line out
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LINE
OUT
Player
100-240 V AC wall
outlet
AC/DC power
adapter
USB connector cable
* Use only the provided AC/DC adapter
* Image is for reference only, the AC/DC adapter shown in the image
may vary from the actual product
* Music playback during battery charging is possible, but it will slow
down the charging process
Skip back
Play/pause
Skip forward
microSD expansion slot
**
Music files are automatically organized under different views according to embedded music tags in