CONTENTS Getting Started Package Contents Product Overview Power Management Charging Connections Firmware Updates Using the Device Basic Operations Home Screen Notification Bar Using Open APP Service AK CONNECT Listening to Music Playlist Management USB DAC Installation How to Use USB Audio CD Ripping Settings Connecting to Wi-Fi...
User Guide Package Contents may be changed without prior notice to improve the performance or quality of the product. Contents PPF33 Case & Protective Film microSD Card Quick Start Guide USB Type-C Cable Slot Cover & Warranty Card Case & Protective Film: Protect the device and its screen.
User Guide Product The appearance of the product, as well as the printed and engraved information, may vary depending on the model. Overview 3.5mm Unbalanced Port/ OPTICAL OUT terminal 2.5mm Balanced Port Previous/ Rewind Play/Pause Power/ Volume Next/ Fast-Forward Touchscreen Home Button microSD Card Slot...
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User Guide 2.5mm Balanced Port: - 2.5mm Balanced Port symbol. For audio output, connect earphones or headphones that utilize a 2.5mm jack. microSD Card Slot: - microSD Card Slot symbol. Insert a microSD card to access its files. Power/Volume: - Power symbol. Short press - Turns the screen on or off.
User Guide Power Powering the Device On/Off Manage- 1. Press and hold the [Power] button to turn on the device. 2. While the device is on, press and hold the [Power] button ment to shut down the device. A confirmation message will appear.
User Guide Charging Charging via USB Wall Adapter 1. Commercially available 9V 1.67A output adapters may be used for charging. Fast charging time: Approx. 2 hours 20 minutes (Fully discharged, Power-off, 9V 1.67A adapter) / Normal charging: Maximum 5 hours (Fully discharged, Power-off, 5V 2A adapter) A fast charger of 9V 1.67A may be used.
User Guide Connec- 3.5mm Unbalanced Port tions 1. Connect earphones or headphones to the 3.5mm unbalanced port. 2.5mm Balanced Port 1. Connect earphones or headphones to the 2.5mm balanced port. Connecting to Balanced Audio Device 1. Connect to an external audio device by using the 3.5mm unbalanced port and 2.5mm balanced port.
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User Guide Connecting S/PDIF OUT 1. Listen to music through an external device by connecting the S/PDIF-IN-compatible external device using the optical cable and operating the product. Turn on the output format conversion function in [Menu-Settings-S/PDIF Conversion], to convert to the format that is set when S/PDIF connection is made and output.
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User Guide Connecting to Computer 1. Turn on the device and your computer. 2. Use the USB Type-C cable to connect the device to a computer in accordance with settings in [Menu - Settings - USB Mode]. [Default] Media Device (USB Drive): Transfer files from a computer to the device.
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User Guide Copy Files (Folders) to the Device 1. To copy files/folders from your computer, select the desired files/folders and drag & drop them into the device folder. Ensure the USB Type-C cable is properly connected. Turning off the device, computer or disconnecting the USB Type-C cable while copying or moving files/folders may corrupt files or device memory.
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User Guide Delete Files (or Folders) from the Device 1. Select the file/folder to delete, right-click the mouse, and then select [Delete]. 2. Select [Yes] in the [Confirm File/Folder Deletion] window to delete the selected files/folders. Disconnecting from the Computer 1.
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User Guide Insert/Remove a microSD Card 1. Refer to the diagram and gently insert a microSD card into the microSD card slot. 2. To safely remove a microSD card, on the Home Screen, select [Safely remove SD card] from the Notification Bar or select [Unmount SD card] from [Menu - Settings - System...
User Guide Notes on Using a microSD Card If the microSD card is not recognized or functions improperly, format the card, preferably in the FAT32 system. Using cards other than the recommended microSD card types may cause malfunctions. A microSD card is not included in the product package. Please purchase separately.
User Guide Basic LCD Touchscreen Operations 1. This device features an LCD touchscreen that allows you to perform operations by touch. Use the touchscreen to access various features on the device. To prevent damage to the screen, do not use a sharp object or excessive force.
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User Guide From the Home Screen, swipe your finger to the left, right, up or down from any edge of the touchscreen to access display menus. Each side of the Home Screen will activate a different display menu. Main Menu 1.
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User Guide Notification Bar 1. From the top edge of the touchscreen, swipe your finger down to display the Notification Bar. View Current Playlist 1. From the right edge of the touchscreen, swipe your finger left to display the Now Playing menu. Using the Device...
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User Guide View Play History 1. From the bottom edge of the touchscreen, swipe your finger up to display the Play History menu. Moving Up/Down on a List 1. Scroll through a list by dragging your finger up or down. Using the Device...
User Guide Home Screen Menu Displays the Main Menu. Details Displays current song information. Song Progress Indicates song duration. Recent Menu Go to the last displayed menu list. List Add to Playlist Add the current song to a playlist. Title Song title information.
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User Guide Previous/ Short press: Play the previous Rewind song or restart the current song. Press and hold: Rewind the current song. Playlist Display current playlist. Format Displays the bit rate and sampling Information frequency data. Album Cover Displays album cover of current song. Tap image to view the song lyrics.
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User Guide Wi-Fi Press [ ] to turn Wi-Fi on/off. Bluetooth Press [ ] to turn Bluetooth on/ off. Press [ ] to turn the EQ on/ off. The most recent EQ settings are applied by default. Computer Select the mode to use when Connection connected to a computer.
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User Guide Settings Press [ ] to display the full settings menu. Brightness Use the adjustment bar to control the display brightness. Notifications Device notifications are Display displayed in this area. Clear Notifications Clear notifications. Long-press an icon [ ] to navigate to the corresponding full settings menu screen.
User Guide Using The Open APP Service enables the user to install specific APK music streaming apps to the device. Copy the desired Open APP APK into the Open Service folder of the product and install Service the relevant App in the Menu-Service of the product. The source of the app you are trying to install is unknown.
User Guide Access and play back music files stored on a computer, NAS drive or AK Device on the same network, as well as output CONNECT sound through compatible speakers with AK Connect. AK Connect is available on your AK device and also available as an app for your smartphone or tablet via Apple’s App store or Google Play Store.
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User Guide 5. A list of libraries / speakers that are on the same network with the AK player will be displayed. 6. Select a library / speaker to connect. 7. After selecting a library / speaker, select a category from the menu to display the corresponding music list.
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User Guide Streaming Music from Your Library 1. Select a category from the library menu to see your list of music. 2. Select a song to begin streaming. Downloading Music from Your Library 1. Select a category from the library menu to see your list of music.
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User Guide AK Connect Usage Examples Case 1 PPF33 AK T1 LIBRARY SPEAKER Case 2 AK500N PPF33 AK T1 LIBRARY REMOTE SPEAKER Using the Device...
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User Guide Case 3 PPF33 AK500N REMOTE & LIBRARY SPEAKER Case 4 PPF33 AK500N AK T1 LIBRARY REMOTE SPEAKER Using the Device...
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User Guide Case 5 PPF33 LIBRARY AK Connect APP REMOTE AK T1 SPEAKER AK500N LIBRARY Using the Device...
User Guide Listening Selecting Music to Music 1. Select a category from the Main Menu to display the corresponding music list. 2. Select a song from the list to begin playback. Select [Folder] to search music by folder. Continuous Playing Time: Approx. 8 hours (Music: FLAC,16bit, 44.1kHz, Unbalanced, Volume 80, EQ Off, LCD Off) Supported Formats: PCM [8~768kHz(8/16/24/32bit)] DSD [2.8/5.6/11.2/22.4Mhz]...
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User Guide Press [ ] on top of the music list to view the options: : Select / deselect entire list : Add the selected list at the top / bottom / after the current song of Now Playing : Add selected list to a playlist : Delete selected list : Exit Turn the [Volume] wheel to adjust the volume.
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User Guide Playlist Screen Previous Return to the previous screen. Playlist Display the current playlist. Edit mode Display the editing options for the music list. Play All Play all songs in the current list. Using the Device...