User Guide
Getting Started
07
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)
Optical Out
1. Music can be played back on a S/PDIF-capable external
audio device by using an optical cable.
DSD format is converted to PCM when using Optical Out.
The volume will be fixed at the maximum level.
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.