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- Page 1 PPE12 INSTRUCTION BOOK User Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Getting Started Package Contents PPE12 at a Glance Power Management Connections Firmw are Upgrade Using the Device Basic Operations Home Screen N otification Bar St AK Connect Listenin g to Music Playlist M anagement USB DA C Installation CD Rip... - Page 3 User Guide Contents may be changed without prior notice to Package improve the performance or quality of the product. Contents PPE12 Protective Film Quick Start Guide & Warranty Card Micro-USB Cable microSD Card Slot Cover Leather Case & Protective Film: Protect the device and its screen.
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Page 4: Getting Started
User Guide The appearance of the product as well as the printed and PPE12 at 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. L CD Touchscreen: Display with touch control. Vol ume: Control the volume by turning the wheel. microSD Card Slot: Insert a microSD card and access its files. -
Page 6: Reset Function
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 settin Do not use the reset function while the product is in use. -
Page 7: Connections Firmw
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. Earphones Port Balanced Port (LR) (Ground) -
Page 8: Connecting To A Computer
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 f rom 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. Not e 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] fr om the Notification Bar or select [ Unmount SD card] from [ - Syste m 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...
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Page 12: Are 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: Using The Device
User Guide Basic LCD Touchscreen Operations 1. This device features an LCD touchscreen that allows you t o 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 f orce when touching the screen. - 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...
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Page 15: Home Screen N
User Guide Home Screen 1 Current Song Currently playing song information. 2 AK CONNECT Launches AK Connect. View the list of songs by different 3 Search Options search options. The search options can be long-pressed and dragged to change their locations. Using the Device... -
Page 16: Otification Bar St
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. Press [ ] to turn Wi-Fi on Wi-Fi or off. Press [ ] to turn Bluetooth Bluetooth on or off. Press [ ] to turn the EQ o n or off.
- Page 18 User Guide PC Connection Select the appropriate mode Mode when connected to a computer. DISK :USB drive mode for tra nsferring media files. :Listen to music located on a PC through the device. Press [ ] to turn the screen lo Screen Lock ck on or off.
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Page 19: Ore
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 Listenin
User Guide The PPE12 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 PPE12 will be displayed. 5. Scroll the screen left and right to s elect a server. The selected server will be connected and the server h ome screen will be displayed.
- Page 22 Server response may be slow when the server computer is unde r load. Depending on network conditions and server status, the PPE12' s performance may be affected when streaming and downloadin g at the same time. Terminating music streaming or pressing the item being downloa ded within the Notification Bar will stop the downloading.
- Page 23 User Guide Selecting Speakers 1. Turn on the speaker(s) to be conn ected, and then connect it to the same network as the PPE12. 2. Turn on [AK Connect] from the device settings. 3. Press [ ] from the notification...
- Page 24 User Guide Example 2 AK500N PPE12 AK T1 LIBRARY REMOTE SPEAKER Example 3 PPE12 AK500N REMOTE & LIBRARY SPEAKER Using the Device...
- Page 25 User Guide Example 4 PPE12 AK500N AK T1 REMOTE LIBRARY SPEAKER Example 5 PPE12 LIBRARY AK Connect APP REMOTE AK T1 SPEAKER AK500N LIBRARY Using the Device...
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Page 26: G To Music Playlist M
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) Sup ported Formats: PCM [8 –... - 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 1 Current Indicates the current location. Press to return to the previous screen. Location 2 Play All Play all songs from the current playlist. 3 Playlist Displays the playlist for the current location. 4 List Sorting Select a method for sorting the playlist.
- 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. Displays bitrate and sampling Details frequency data. Title Song title information. File name is displayed when ID3Tag is unavailable. Artist Artist name.
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Page 32: Anagement Usb Da
User Guide Creating a Playlist Playlist Manage- 1. Press [Playlist - Playlists] from the home screen to display a list of pl ment aylists. 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 t he screen. 3. Select the desired song, and then press [ ] to remove the song fr om 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.
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Page 35: C Installation Cd Rip
User Guide USB DAC The USB DAC functionality allows the PPE12 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: Ping
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 PPE12 must be connecte d to the Internet via Wi-Fi. The database access time may vary d epending on the network environment.
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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 PPE12 prior to use. Refer to the Bluetooth device's instruction manual for details. Terminating a Bluetooth Connection 1. Press the connected Bluetooth d evice and confirm the message prompt to disconnect the device. - Page 39 User Guide Removing a Bluetooth Pairing 1. Press [ ] to the right of the pai red device to be redirected to the settings screen. 2. Select [Remove Pairing] to complete the process. Bluetooth Support Specifications Profile: A2DP Device performance may be affected during Hi-Fi playback. (48 kHz or lower is recommended.) DSD playback is unavailable via Bluetooth.
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Page 40: Settings
User Guide Set up the device according to the user's needs. The settings m Settings enu 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 (Equalizer disabled during 32-bit playback.) 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.
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Page 45: Connecting To A Wireless Network
User Guide Connecting Connecting to a Network to a Wir 1. Long-press [ ] from the Notifi cation Bar or select [ eless N Wi-Fi] to display a list of access etwork points (AP). 2. Select the desired AP to connect to the wireless network. -
Page 46: 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 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 left and right according to the user's p references. 5. The number values at the lower- left corner of the screen can be adjusted for fine-tuning. 6. Press [ ] at the lower-right c orner of the screen to display t he 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 it em to delete the selected eq ualizer. Renaming an Equalizer 1. Press [Pro EQ] at the upper-left corner of the screen.
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Page 49: Safety Precautions Tro
User Guide Device Safety Pre cautions When a plug is inserted into the earphones, balanced, or USB port, do not apply any force or shock to the plug. D o not insert any metal objects (coins, hairpins, etc.) or fla mmable debris into the device. -
Page 50: Ubleshooting Copyrigh
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. Other Do not use earphones/headphones or operate the product while operating any type of vehicle. It is not only dangerous but may be a violation of the law in certain regions. - 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.
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Page 52: Certifications Specifi
It is the responsibility of the user to comply with applicable copyright laws. © 1999-2016 iriver Limited. All rights reserved. The PPE12 was designed and audio-tuned under the advisement of MSD. KC / FCC / CE / TELEC Certifi-... -
Page 53: Demarks Disclaimers
User Guide Specifi- General Specifications Model PPE12 cations Body Color 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 Sampling Rate PCM: 8 kHz - 192 kHz (8/16/24-bits per sample) DSD: DSD64 (1-bit 2.8 MHz), Stereo / DSD128 (1-bit 5.6 MHz), Stereo... -
Page 54: Technical Support
User Guide Registered Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Wind ows 10 and Windows Media Player are trademarks of Trademarks Microsoft Corp. Disclaimers The manufacturer, importer, and distributor shall not be lia ble for damages including accidental and personal injury d ue to the improper use or operation of this product. - Page 55 User Guide We, IRIVER LIMITED., hereby declares that this Portable Mu sic Player is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Body-worn Operation This device was tested for typical body-worn operations. A minimum separation distance must be maintained between the user’s body and the handset, including the antenna: 5 mm to comply with the RF exposure requirements in Europe Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories used...
- Page 56 User Guide Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Disp ose of used batteries according to the instructions. FCC Caution Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly a pproved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to op erate the equipment.
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