Using the Device
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User Guide
How to
Use USB
Audio
Connect the device to a portable amp or DAC using USB
Audio Out.
How to Connect a Portable USB DAC
1. Connect the portable USB DAC to the AK device’s USB
Type-C port with a dedicated cable.
2. Press [ ] in the Notification Bar.
3. Once [ ] is activated, you can enjoy music stored on the
device through the connected portable USB DAC.
How to Change USB Audio DSD Output Type
You can change the type of DSD data that is outputted through
the USB audio out.
1. Select a DSD output type on [Menu - Settings - USB Audio].
PCM : DSD audio is converted into PCM before being
outputted through the USB audio out.
DoP : DSD audio is converted into DoP before being
outputted through the USB audio out.
The USB Type-C cable that comes packaged with the device is only
to be used for computer data transfer or to charge the device.
The type of dedicated cable needed to connect to the portable DAC
varies; please refer to USB DAC manufacturer instructions for
correct cable type.
A USB DAC cable is not included with the device and must be
purchased separately.
Depending on the OTG cable used, the connection may be unstable.
The portable USB DAC must be able to receive digital input through
the micro-USB's OTG.
Audio output may vary widely depending on the digital input specs
of the portable USB DAC used. This is not a defect in the device
output and not a reason for exchange or refund.
When using DoP as a DSD output type, no sound may be outputted
except noise depending on the portable USB DAC.
