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IRiver astell & kern AK120 User Manual

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  • Page 1 AK120 INSTRUCTION BOOK User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Getting Started What's in the Box? AK120 at a Glance Powering Up & Charging Connecting & Syncing Installing iriver plus4 Basics Basic Operation Listening to music How to use USB DAC Bluetooth Setup Settings Other information Safety Precautions Troubleshooting...

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Micro USB cable: Connect the Micro USB cable to a PC to charge the AK120. Quick start guide: Basic guide to using the AK120. Warranty card Please keep the AK120 warranty in a safe place in the event your AK120 needs servicing.
  • Page 4 Card Slot: Insert a microSD card into the device to access its stored files. Micro USB Port: Connect the product to the computer and/or to charge the AK120. Previous/Rewind: Short Press - Replay previous track. Long Press - Rewind.

  • Page 5: Powering Up & Charging

    If there is no key operation within the prescribed period [ - Power Settings - Automatic Turn Off], the iriver device will be automati- cally turned off. (See page 22) Power on/off the screen 1. During stand-by mode, press and hold the [ power on/off key to power off.

  • Page 6: Connecting & Syncing

    Connecting Connecting the earphone 1. Plug in the earphone to the earphone jack of the AK120. Connecting to a computer 1. Power on the AK120 and PC or Mac. 2. When using the Micro USB cable to connect AK120 to the computer.

  • Page 7: Disconnecting From A Computer

    1. Click the icon displayed in the task bar or desktop of the computer to safely disconnect the AK120. 2. Click [OK] to ensure the AK120 can be safely removed. An icon may be hidden in the task bar depending on the operating system like Windows XP.
  • Page 8 Transmission speed may vary depending on the computer and OS environment. Save media files through iriver plus 4. If the files were saved in the removable disk through file copy, re-generate the DB in [ - Advanced - Auto Library Scan].
  • Page 9 It may cause the failure of the product or the damage of the microSD card. Do not remove the microSD card while in use. Doing so may delete data or damage the iriver device or microSD card. Getting Started...

  • Page 10: Installing Iriver Plus4

    Connecting OPTICAL OUT 1. Use the optical cable to connect an external device with a SPDIF-IN port, to the AK120 to listen to music through an external device. Connecting OPTICAL IN 1. Use the optical cable to connect an external device capable of SPDIF-OUT to listen to music through the AK120.
  • Page 11 User Guide Installing 1. Run the iriver plus4 installation program stored in the internal of the device. The program installation instruction dialog will be displayed. 2. Follow the instructions to complete the iriver Plus 4 installation. iriver plus4 may also be downloaded from the iriver homepage (www.iriver.com).
  • Page 12 Extracting media from the CD 1. Insert a music CD in the CD drive, and run iriver plus 4. 2. Select the check box for the music to extract from the [CD] tab of iriver plus 4, and select [CD ripping] at the bottom of the window.

  • Page 13: Upgrading The Firmware

    Disconnect the Micro USB cable after download is completed. When the software of the AK120 is up to date, the latest version will be shown on the information window. If the firmware needs to be updated when the AK120 is connected to the computer, the information window will be displayed automatically.

  • Page 14: Basics

    User Guide Basic Using the touch LCD Operation 1. The AK120 incorporates a touchscreen LCD that operates by touching the screen. Simply touch the desired icon on the screen to execute. Moving up/down in the list 1. Change the list order by dragging the list screen...
  • Page 15 Press the iriver device’s [ ] key to pause/restart. 3. Press [ ] during playback to play the previous/next music. Alternatively, press the AK120's [ ] key to play the previous/next music. 4. Press and hold the [ ] key during playback to rewind/fast forward.

  • Page 16: How To Use Usb Dac

    : Play in sequence the music saved in memory. : Play music saved in memory in random order. How to USB DAC is a function that recognizes AK120 as a computer sound card so users can listen to audio from a computer through the AK120’s earphone.
  • Page 17 Install USB DAC 1. Connect AK120 to the computer’s USB and select [Connect with USB DAC]. 2. The device driver will be installed automatically so it’s unnecessary to install any other driver or program.
  • Page 18 Sound & Audio Device, change the default sound device to [iRIVER USB DAC]. Vista/7/8: From the Control panel > Hardware & sound > Audio device management, select [iRIVER USB DAC] and right click the mouse to select [Set as default].
  • Page 19 User Guide For high-quality sound, select Control Panel > Hardware & Sound > Audio Device Management from Windows Vista/7/8 and double-click [iRIVER USB DAC]. Select Advanced-Default Type and change the default type to 24 bit, 96,000Hz. Macintosh OS X: From the Sound menu under System Preferences, select the Output tab and select "iriver USB DAC".

  • Page 20: Bluetooth Setup

    User Guide This step will only need to be completed the first time you use the AK120 as a USB DAC. Subsequent uses will not require you to select the AK120 for sound output. Using Use Bluetooth-supported devices to enjoy music wirelessly.
  • Page 21 - EQ does not apply. - Music files with sampling rates less than 32kHz are not supported for Bluetooth. Do not turn off the AK120 while connected to Bluetooth. If Bluetooth malfunctions, power off the Bluetooth device and power it back on.

  • Page 22: Settings

    - In areas with a great deal of interference like inside elevators and basements Settings Users can set up the AK120 according to their desire. The structure of the settings menu may vary depending on the version of the firmware.
  • Page 23 Display Adjust the screen brightness. Power Auto Power Off: If the AK120 stays idle for a certain amount of time, power will be automatically turned off. Backlight Off: If the device stays idle for a specified period of time, the screen will be turned off.

  • Page 24: Other Information

    If the AK120 becomes wet (beverages, medicines, sweat), DO NOT power on the AK120. Wipe the AK120 dry with a soft cloth and take it to the nearest iriver service center (Problems resulting from exposure to moisture will be repaired for a fee regardless of the warranty period, and in some instances, may not be repairable.)

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Do not use AK120 while driving, walking or hiking. To avoid accidents, only use the AK120 in a safe place. When using the AK120 while moving, avoid nearby obstacles. Do not use the AK120 during thunderstorms.

  • Page 26: Copyright

    Differences may occur in the output voltage of USB ports. 9. The file is not played back or the AK120 is unstable when a certain file is used. The following may occur depending on the file, quality and damage.

  • Page 27: Certification

    The names of companies, institutions, products persons and incidents in this manual are fictional. iriver has no intention to be associated with any company, institution, product, person or incident through this instruction book, and no such inference should be made.

  • Page 28: Registered Trademarks

    User Guide Hereby, iriver Limited., declares that this Astell&Kern AK120 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://www.iriver.com/down/file/Down/de/2013090203.pdf Registered Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7,...

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