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  • Page 1 AK70 INSTRUCTION BOOK User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Getting Started Package Contents AK70 at a Glance Power Management Charging Connections Firmware Upgrade Using the Device Basic Operations Home Screen Notification Bar Store AK Connect Listening to Music Playlist Management USB DAC Installation How to Use USB Audio...

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    User Guide Contents may be changed without prior notice to improve the Package performance or quality of the product. Contents AK70 Protective Film Quick Start Guide & Warranty Card Micro-USB Cable microSD Card Slot Cover Protective Film: Protect the device and its screen.

  • Page 4: Ak70 At A Glance

    User Guide The appearance of the product as well as the printed and AK70 at engraved information may vary depending on the model. a Glance Earphone Jack Power Micro-USB Port Balanced Audio Pin Map Balanced Audio Port Previous/ Rewind Volume...

  • Page 5: Power Management

    User Guide Play/Pause: Play or Pause a song. Long press - Show the playback screen. Next/Fast-Forward: Skip to the next song. Long press: Fast-forward. LCD Touchscreen: Display with touch control. Volume: Control the volume by turning the wheel. microSD Card Slot: Insert a microSD card and access its files. Home Button: Show the home screen.

  • Page 6: Charging

    User Guide Reset Function 1. In cases of unexpected device failure or freeze, press the ] button for 12 seconds to force a shutdown. The device can be restarted after a shutdown. The device can be restarted after a shutdown. Resetting the device will not affect the stored data or time setting.

  • Page 7: Connections

    User Guide Earphones/Headphones Connec- tions 1. Connect earphones or headphones to the earphones port. Balanced Earphones/Headphones 1. Connect supported earphones or headphones to the balanced port. Balanced Audio Device 1. Connect to an external audio device by using the Earphones port and Balanced port in conjunction.
  • Page 8 User Guide 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.
  • Page 9 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 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 transfer may corrupt data on the device.
  • Page 10 User Guide Delete Files/Folders on the Device 1. Right-click the desired file/folder, and then select [Delete]. 2. Select [Yes] in the [Confirm File/Folder Deletion] window to delete the selected file/folder. Insert/Remove a microSD Card 1. Refer to the diagram and gently insert a microSD card into the microSD card slot.
  • Page 11 User Guide Recommended microSD Cards Brand : SanDisk, Transcend Maximum supported microSD card capacity: 128GB Notes on inserting 128GB microSD card. Do not force the microSD card into the slot. Doing so may cause damage to the device and/or microSD card. Do not repeatedly insert/remove the microSD card.

  • Page 12: Firmware Upgrade

    User Guide Wi-Fi Update / OTA (Over-the-Air) Firmware Upgrade 1. Connect to a wireless network. 2. When a new firmware version is available, the screen will display a Firmware Update Guide window. 3. Select [Update] and choose the items for update. 4.

  • Page 13: Basic Operations

    User Guide LCD Touchscreen Basic Operations 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. To prevent damage, do not use a sharp object or use excessive force when touching the screen.
  • Page 14 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] and [down]. Using the Device...

  • Page 15: Home Screen

    User Guide Home Screen AK CONNECT Launches AK Connect. Current Song Currently playing song information. Search Options View the list of songs by different search options. The search options can be long-pressed and dragged to change their locations. Using the Device...

  • Page 16: Notification Bar

    User Guide Notification Using the Device...
  • Page 17 User Guide Notification Bar Expand or collapse the notification bar by dragging the bar down or up, respectively. Wi-Fi Press [ ] to turn Wi-Fi on or off. Bluetooth Press [ ] to turn Bluetooth on or off. Press [ ] to turn the EQ on or off.
  • Page 18 User Guide Select the appropriate mode PC Connection Mode when connected to a computer. :USB drive mode for transferring media files. :Listen to music located on a PC through the device. Screen Lock Press [ ] to turn the screen lock on or off.

  • Page 19: Store

    User Guide Conveniently purchase music from the Store when Purchasing connected to a wireless network. Music from a Store 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: Ak Connect

    User Guide The AK70 can access and play back music files stored on a computer on the same network as well as output sound CONNECT through Astell&Kern speakers. MQS Streaming Server Installation 1. Visit the Astell&Kern website and download the server installer that corresponds to your operating system.
  • Page 21 User Guide 4. A list of servers on the same network as the AK70 will be displayed. 5. Scroll the screen left and right to select a server. The selected server will be connected and the server home screen will be displayed.
  • Page 22 User Guide Streaming and Downloading from the Music Server 1. Select a search option from the server Home Screen to display a list of music. 2. Select a song to begin streaming. 3. Press the [ ] button at the upper-right corner of the music list.
  • Page 23 User Guide Selecting Speakers 1. Turn on the speaker(s) to be connected, and then connect it to the same network 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.
  • Page 24 User Guide Example 2 AK500N AK70 AK T1 LIBRARY REMOTE SPEAKER Example 3 AK70 AK500N REMOTE & LIBRARY SPEAKER Using the Device...
  • Page 25 User Guide Example 4 AK70 AK500N AK T1 LIBRARY REMOTE SPEAKER Example 5 AK70 LIBRARY AK Connect APP REMOTE AK T1 SPEAKER AK500N LIBRARY Using the Device...

  • Page 26: Listening To Music

    User Guide Selecting Music Listening to Music 1. Select a search option at the bottom of the home screen to display the playlist. 2. Select a song from the list to begin playback. Select [Folder] to search music by folder. Continuous Playback: Approximately 10 hours (Basis: FLAC, 16-bit, 44 kHz, unbalanced output, volume 80, EQ off, LCD off) Supported Formats: PCM [8~192kHz(8/16/24bit)], DSD 64/128...
  • Page 27 User Guide Drag the progress bar to the desired location during playback. Press the [Home] button on the device to go to the Home Screen. Press the album cover during playback to display an additional screen. : Display the previous screen. : Display the current playlist.
  • Page 28 User Guide Playlist Screen Using the Device...
  • Page 29 User Guide Current Indicates the current location. Location Press to return to the previous screen. Play All Play all songs from the current playlist. Playlist Displays the playlist for the current location. List Sorting Select a method for sorting the playlist. List View Select a view type for the list of albums.
  • Page 30 User Guide Music Player Screen Previous Screen Return to the previous screen. Album Cover Display album covers. Press the album cover to show additional functions. Using the Device...
  • Page 31 User Guide Lyrics Lyrics for the current song. Add to Playlist Add the current song to a playlist. Song Progress Indicates song duration. Details Displays bitrate and sampling frequency data. Title Song title information. File name is displayed when ID3Tag is unavailable. Artist Artist name.

  • Page 32: Playlist Management

    User Guide Creating a Playlist Playlist Manage- 1. Press [Playlist - Playlists] from the home screen to display a list of ment playlists. 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.
  • Page 33 User Guide Removing a Song from a Playlist 1. Press [Playlists] to display a list of playlists. 2. Select the desired playlist, and then press [ ] at the top of the screen. 3. Select the desired song, and then press [ ] to remove the song from the selected playlist.
  • Page 34 User Guide Renaming a Playlist 1. Press [Playlists] to display a list of playlists, and then press [ at the top of the screen. 2. Select a playlist to be renamed. 3. Press [ ] at the top of the screen to display a rename window.

  • Page 35: Usb Dac Installation

    User Guide The USB DAC functionality allows the AK70 to be USB DAC recognized as a sound card on a computer. Music from the Installation computer is played through the device’s earphones port for an enhanced listening experience. USB DAC Specifications...

  • Page 36: How To Use Usb Audio

    User Guide You can enjoy USB audio by linking with a portable amp and How to Use DAC available in the market. USB Audio How to Link Portable USB DAC 1. Connect the device’s micro USB jack with the portable USB DAC with dedicated cable.

  • Page 37: Cd Ripping

    User Guide Connect the AK Ripper (sold separately) to rip CDs. CD Ripping Turning the AK Ripper On/Off 1. You can use the AK ripper once you connect the device with the AK ripper and press [ ] after scrolling down the notification bar.
  • Page 38 CD or other similar reasons. Also indicates that CD ripping was canceled due to user interruption. To search the Gracenote database, the AK70 must be connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi. The database access time may vary depending on the network environment.

  • Page 39: Using Bluetooth

    Connect a Bluetooth device to listen to music wirelessly. Using Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth On/Off A Bluetooth device must be paired with the 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].
  • Page 40 User Guide Removing a Bluetooth Pairing 1. Press [ ] to the right of the paired device to be redirected to the settings screen. 2. Select [Remove Pairing] to complete the process. Bluetooth Support Specifications Profile: A2DP, aptX Device performance may be affected during Hi-Fi playback. (48 kHz or lower is recommended.) Do not turn off the device while connected to Bluetooth.

  • Page 41: Settings

    User Guide Set up the device according to the user's needs. The settings Settings menu may vary depending on the firmware version. Setup 1. Select [ ] from the home screen notification bar. 2. Select the desired item for setup. Wi-Fi Change wireless network settings and turn Wi-Fi on or off.
  • Page 42 User Guide Equalizer 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. Supported Formats for EQ: PCM [8 – 192 kHz (8/16/24-bit)] DSD [64/128] Using the equalizer may negatively affect device performance.
  • Page 43 User Guide Left-Right Balance Adjust the left-right balance for earphones/headphones. CD Ripping Set the automatic CD ripping function as well as the file format and ripping speed. USB Audio It sets up the output type of DSD coming out through the portable USB DAC.
  • Page 44 User Guide Language Select the display language. Supported languages: English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), French, Russian, German Keyboard Select the keyboard language. Supported languages: English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Russian Power Automatic Shutdown: The device will turn off after a defined period if there is no user input.
  • Page 45 User Guide Update System Update: Update the system when a new version is found. Application Update: Update the default applications (including the Store) when new versions are found. System Information System Information: View model number, firmware version, and data storage information. The microSD card can be mounted/dismounted, and data can be deleted.

  • Page 46: Connecting To A Wireless Network

    User Guide Connecting to a Network Connecting to a 1. Long-press [ ] from the Notification Bar or select [ Wireless Wi-Fi] to display a list of access Network points (AP). 2. Select the desired AP to connect to the wireless network. Additional information (encryption key, index, etc.) may be required depending...

  • Page 47: Equalizer Setup

    User Guide 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 EQ settings and select [Add].
  • Page 48 User Guide 4. Adjust the frequencies according to the user's preferences. Reset Equalizer 1. Select the desired EQ setting and select [Reset] to revert the EQ to its default settings. Using the Device...
  • Page 49 User Guide 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 [Rename] to complete the process.

  • Page 50: Miscellaneous

    User Guide Device Safety Precautions When a plug is inserted into the earphones, balanced, or USB port, do not apply any force or shock to the plug. Do not insert any metal objects (coins, hairpins, etc.) or flammable debris into the device. Do not place heavy objects on the device.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    User Guide Using poor quality protective films or adhesive stickers on the screen may cause damage. Do not insert any foreign objects into the earphones port. If playing for extended periods, the device can be very hot, so please keep in mind when using. Other Do not use earphones/headphones or operate the product while operating any type of vehicle.
  • Page 52 User Guide 2. The device will not charge when connected to a computer via USB cable. Use a USB port on the back of the computer, and check that the USB port is functioning properly. Check that the USB cable is connected correctly. 3.

  • Page 53: Copyright

    It is the responsibility of the user to comply with applicable copyright laws. ©1999-2016 iriver Limited. All rights reserved. The AK70 was designed and audio-tuned under the advisement of MSD. KC / FCC / CE / TELEC Certifi-...
  • Page 54 User Guide (b) For a Class B digital device or peripheral, the instructions furnished the user shall include the following or similar statement, placed in a prominent location in the text of the manual: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 55: Specifications

    User Guide Specifi- General Specifications Product Name AK70 cations Model PPE12 Body Color Misty Mint Body Material Aluminum Display 3.3-inch WVGA (480x800) Touch Screen Supported Audio WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE (Normal, High, Fast), Formats AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF...

  • Page 56: Registered Trademarks

    User Guide Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Registered Windows 10 and Windows Media Player are trademarks of Trademarks Microsoft Corp. The manufacturer, importer, and distributor shall not be Disclaimers liable for damages including accidental and personal injury due to the improper use or operation of this product.

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