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  • Page 1 AK300 INSTRUCTION BOOK User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Getting Started Package Contents AK300 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 CD Ripping Using Bluetooth Settings...
  • Page 3 User Guide Package Contents may be changed without prior notice to improve the performance or quality of the product. Contents AK300 Leather Case (with warranty) Quick Start Guide & Protective Film & Warranty Card Micro-USB Cable microSD Card Slot Cover Leather Case &...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    User Guide AK300 at The appearance of the product as well as the printed and engraved information may vary depending on the model. a Glance Earphones / Optical Port Power Power Micro-USB Port Balanced Audio Pin Map R- R+ L+ L-...

  • 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 Connec- Earphones/Headphones 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 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. Connecting to a Computer 1.
  • Page 9 User Guide Windows XP users require Service Pack 2 and Windows Media Player 10 to be installed for the computer to recognize the USB device. Download necessary Service Packs and Windows Media Player from the Microsoft website. http://www.microsoft.com Disconnecting from the Computer 1.
  • Page 10 User Guide 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. File transfer speeds may be affected depending on the computer and/or OS environment.
  • Page 11 User Guide 2. To safely remove a microSD card, select [Safely remove SD card] from the Notification Bar or select [Unmount SD card] from [ System Information]. 3. Gently press the microSD card to release it from the slot. Recommended microSD Cards Brand : SanDisk, Transcend Maximum supported microSD card capacity: 128GB Notes on inserting 128GB microSD card.

  • Page 12: Firmware Upgrade

    User Guide Firmware Wi-Fi Update / OTA (Over-the-Air) 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: Using The Device

    Return to the Home Screen 1. Press the [Home] button at any time to return to the Home Screen. Home Screen The [Home] button on the AK300 is pressure-sensitive and can be operated with light pressure. Using the Device...
  • Page 14 User Guide 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 Current Song Currently playing song information. AK CONNECT Launches AK Connect. 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 PC Connection Select the appropriate mode Mode when connected to a computer. :USB drive mode for DISK 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 Purchasing Conveniently purchase music from the Store when 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 AK300 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 AK300 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 Server response may be slow when the server computer is under load. Depending on network conditions and server status, the AK300's performance may be affected when streaming and downloading at the same time. Terminating music streaming or pressing the item being downloaded within the Notification Bar will stop the downloading.
  • 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 AK300. 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 AK300.
  • Page 24 User Guide Example 2 AK500N AK300 AK T1 LIBRARY REMOTE SPEAKER Example 3 AK300 AK500N REMOTE & LIBRARY SPEAKER Using the Device...
  • Page 25 User Guide Example 4 AK300 AK500N AK T1 LIBRARY REMOTE SPEAKER Example 5 AK300 LIBRARY AK Connect APP REMOTE AK T1 SPEAKER AK500N LIBRARY Using the Device...

  • Page 26: Listening To Music

    User Guide Listening Selecting Music 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 Playlist Creating a Playlist Manage- 1. Press [Playlist - Playlists] from the ment home screen to display a list of 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 USB DAC The USB DAC functionality allows the AK300 to be 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: Cd Ripping

    User Guide CD Ripping Connect the AK Ripper (sold separately) to rip CDs. Turning the AK Ripper On/Off 1. Set [ - CD Ripping] to On. 2. After connecting the product, pull down the notification bar and press the CD ripping icon to use the AK Ripper. 3.
  • Page 37 CD or other similar reasons. Also indicates that CD ripping was canceled due to user interruption. To search the Gracenote database, the AK300 must be connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi. The database access time may vary depending on the network environment.

  • Page 38: Using Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Pairing 1. Select the appropriate Bluetooth device from the list of available devices. A Bluetooth device must be paired with the AK300 prior to use. Refer to the Bluetooth device's instruction manual for details. Terminating a Bluetooth Connection 1. Press the connected Bluetooth device and confirm the message prompt to disconnect the device.
  • Page 39 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 40: Settings

    User Guide Settings Set up the device according to the user's needs. The 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 41 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 42 User Guide Set the amplification level when connected to the AK Amp. CD Ripping Set the automatic CD ripping function as well as the file format and ripping speed. Screen Brightness Adjust screen brightness settings. Theme Change the theme. Date & Time Set the current date and time.
  • Page 43 User Guide 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. Screen Timeout: The screen will turn off after a defined period when there is no user input.
  • Page 44 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 45: Connecting To A Wireless Network

    User Guide Connecting Connecting to a Network to a 1. Long-press [ ] from the Wireless Notification Bar or select [ 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 46: Equalizer Setup

    User Guide Equalizer Equalizer Setup Setup 1. Long-press [EQ] from the Notification Bar, or turn on the feature from [ - Equalizer]. 2. Press [Pro EQ] at the upper-left corner of the screen and select [ + ]. 3. Enter a name for the custom EQ settings and select [Add].
  • Page 47 User Guide 4. Adjust the frequencies up and down according to the user's preferences. 5. The number values at the lower- left corner of the screen can be adjusted for fine-tuning. 6. Press [ ] at the lower-right corner of the screen to display the PEQ settings screen.
  • Page 48 User Guide Deleting an Equalizer 1. Press [Pro EQ] at the upper-left corner of the screen. 2. Press [ ] next to the desired item to delete the selected equalizer. Renaming an Equalizer 1. Press [Pro EQ] at the upper-left corner of the screen.

  • Page 49: Miscellaneous

    User Guide Safety Device 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 50: 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 51 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 52: Copyright

    It is the responsibility of the user to comply with applicable copyright laws. ©1999-2016 iriver Limited. All rights reserved. The AK300 was designed and audio-tuned under the advisement of MSD. Certifi- KC / FCC / CE / TELEC...
  • Page 53 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 54: Specifications

    User Guide Specifi- General Specifications Product Name AK300 cations Model PPE31 Body Color Midnight Black Body Material Aluminum Display 4-inch WVGA (480x800) Touch Screen Supported Audio WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE (Normal, High, Fast), Formats AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF...

  • Page 55: Registered Trademarks

    User Guide Registered Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 and Windows Media Player are trademarks of Trademarks Microsoft Corp. © 2012 CSR plc and its group companies. The aptX® mark and the aptX logo are trade marks of CSR plc or one of its group companies and may be registered in one or more jurisdictions.

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