Do you have a question about the CT10 and is the answer not in the manual?
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Neil Cameron
January 16, 2025
no audio output
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Mr. Anderson
February 3, 2025
The ActivO CT10 headphone jack not working could be due to a hardware failure or an issue with the device's internal components. The user in the context disassembled the device, indicating they suspected a hardware fault. Software settings were checked but didn’t resolve the issue, suggesting the problem is mechanical or electrical rather than software-related.
CONTENTS Getting Started Package Contents Part Names Power Management Charging Connections Updating Firmware Using the Device Basic Operations Home Screen Notification Panel Purchasing or Streaming Music from Store DLNA Link Listening to Music Playlist Management USB DAC Installation How to Use USB Audio Settings Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Bluetooth...
User Guide Package Contents may be changed without prior notice to improve the performance or quality of the product. Contents CT10 5-Pin Micro Quick Start Guide -USB Cable & Warranty Card 5-Pin Micro-USB Cable: Connects the product to a computer or utilize to charge the product.
User Guide Part The appearance of the product, as well as the printed and engraved information, may vary depending on the model. Names 5-Pin Micro-USB Port 3.5mm Unbalanced Power Previous/ Volume Rewind Play/Pause Touchscreen Next/Fast- Forward microSD Home Card Slot Button 5-Pin Micro-USB Port: Connect to a computer or recharge the device.
User Guide Power Turning on/off Power Manage- 1. Long-press the [Power] button of the device to turn it ON. 2. While the device is on, long-press the [Power] button to ment shut down the device. A confirmation message will appear. 3.
User Guide Charging Charging via Computer 1. The device will charge automatically when connected to a computer via the 5-pin micro-USB cable. Depending on computer specifications, the device will charge only when the computer is turned on. When charging via computer connection, the charging time may vary depending on whether the device is turned on or off.
Using an unauthorized cable may cause a malfunction. Mac users need to download and install the MTP program from the Activo website in order for the device to pair with a Mac OS. [http://www.activostyle.com] Both Windows and Mac, the device is only compatible with USB 2.0.
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User Guide Disconnecting from the Computer 1. Disconnect the 5-pin micro-USB cable after the transfer between the product and computer is completed. Disconnecting the device from the computer during an operation (e.g., file transfer) may corrupt data on the device. Safely remove/eject the device from your computer, if applicable.
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User Guide Delete Files (or Folders) from the Device via Computer 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 files/folders. Insert/Remove a microSD Card 1. Refer to the diagram and gently insert a microSD card into the microSD card slot.
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User Guide Recommended microSD cards SanDisk, Transcend Maximum Capacity: 400GB Notes on Inserting a microSD Card Do not force the microSD card into the slot.This may cause malfunction of the product and damage to the card. Do not repeatedly insert/remove the microSD card. If not inserted properly, the microSD card may cause product malfunctions and may get stuck in the product.
User Guide Updating Wi-Fi Update / OTA (Over-the-Air) Firmware 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.
User Guide Basic LCD Touchscreen Opera- 1. This device features a LCD touchscreen that allows you to perform operations by touch. tions Interact with the device by touching the screen to access various features. To prevent damage to the screen, do not use a sharp object or excessive force.
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User Guide Menus 1. Swipe [Left to Right] on the Home Screen to display the menu list. Displaying the Notification Panel 1. Swipe [Up to Down] on the Home Screen to display the Notification Panel. Using the Device...
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User Guide View Current Playlist 1. Swipe [Right to Left] on the Home Screen to display the current playlist. Moving Up/Down on the List 1. Swipe [Down to Up] / [Up to Down] on the List Screen to scroll through the list. Using the Device...
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User Guide Displaying the Playback Control Panel 1. Swipe [Down to Up] on the Home Screen to display the playback control options and current song information. Lyrics: Lyrics for the current song. : Go to the list of menus to which the current song belongs.
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User Guide Album Cover Displays album cover image. Title Song title information. The file name is displayed when the title is unavailable. Details Displays current song information. Progress Bar Shows playback progress of current song. Drag the indicator to move to the desired track time. Song Progress Indicates song duration.
User Guide Notifi- cation Panel Using the Device...
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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. Wheel Press [ ] to turn the screen lock Lock on/off.
User Guide Purcha- Conveniently purchase music from the Services when connected to a wireless network. sing or Streaming Purchasing or Streaming Music Music from 1. Connect to a wireless network. Services 2. Select [Services] from the menu to display the Services options available.
User Guide DLNA Hi-Res Streaming Server Installation Link 1. Visit the Activo website and download Hi-Res Streaming Server that corresponds to your operating system. [http://www.activostyle.com]. 2. Run the downloaded installer and follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Check the User Guide within the program for detailed information on using the Hi-Res Streaming Server.
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User Guide 4. A list of libraries/speakers that are on the same network with CT10 will be displayed. 5. Select a library/speaker to connect. 6. After selecting a library/speaker, select a category from the menu to display the corresponding music list.
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User Guide Streaming and Downloading Music from Library 1. Select a category from the library menu to see your list of music. 2. Select a song to begin streaming. 3. Press the [ ] at the upper-right corner of the music list. 4.
User Guide Listening Selecting Music to Music 1. Select a category from the 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: Approximately 10 hours (Music: FLAC, 16-bit, 44.1 kHz, unbalanced output, volume 75, EQ off, LCD off) Supported Formats: PCM [8~384kHz], DSD [2.8/5.6/11.2MHz] Listening to Music...
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User Guide Press [ ] at the top of the music list to display the Edit Mode. : Add selected items to the current playlist at the beginning / at the end / after the current song of Now Playing : Add selected list to playlist : Delete selected list : Exit Edit Mode...
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User Guide Playlist Screen Previous Return to the previous screen. Playlist Displays the playlist for the current location. Edit mode Display the editing options for the music list. Play All Play all songs in the current list. Using the Device...
User Guide Playlist Creating a Playlist Manage- 1. Press [Playlists] on the menu to view the playlists. ment 2. Select [ + ] in the upper right corner of the screen. 3. Enter a name for the playlist, then press [Add] to create a new playlist.
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User Guide Removing a Song from a Playlist 1. Press [Playlists] on the menu to view playlists. 2. Select the desired playlist and press [ ] at the top of the screen. 3. Select the music to delete, and press [ ] on top to delete items from the playlist.
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User Guide Renaming a Playlist 1. Press [Playlists] to display a list of playlists, then press [ at the top of the screen. 2. Select the playlist to be renamed. 3. Press [Rename] at the bottom of the screen to display a rename window.
User Guide USB DAC The USB DAC functionality allows the CT10 to be recognized as a sound card on a computer. Music from the computer is Installation played through the device’s earphones port for an enhanced listening experience. USB DAC Specifications...
User Guide How to You can enjoy USB audio by linking with a portable amp and DAC available in the market. Use USB Audio How to Link Portable USB DAC 1. Connect the device’s micro USB jack with the portable USB DAC with dedicated cable.
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 [Menu - Settings]. 2. Select the desired item for setup. Wi-Fi Change wireless network settings and turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF. See page 36 of the manual for more information on Wi-Fi settings.
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User Guide Equalizer Set the equalizer according to the user's preferences. USER EQ: Adjust the frequencies left and right according to the user's preferences. Preset EQ: Select from Flat, Pop, Club, Rock, Classical or Jazz preset options. Supported Formats for EQ: PCM [8 - 192kHz (8/16/24bit)] When using the equalizer, the operation of the product may be slower than normal.
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User Guide Right-left Balance Adjust the left-right balance for earphones/headphones. Playback Settings Selecting Music from the menu sets the location and way the song is loaded during playback. Device Name Set the name of the device. The maximum name length is 50 characters. Notification Panel You can add/delete Quick Settings buttons or change their order.
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User Guide Language Select the display language. Supported languages: English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Russian, German, French Keyboard Select the keyboard language. Supported languages: English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Russian Supported languages may vary depending on your location. Power Auto Power Off: The device will be automatically powered off if there is no user input for a defined period.
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User Guide System Information System Information: View model number, firmware version, MAC address and memory usage information. The microSD card can be mounted/dismounted, and data can be deleted. Legal information: Check open source licenses and regulations. Formatting the microSD card will delete all data on the memory card.
User Guide Connec- Connecting to a Network ting to 1. Long-press [ ] from the Notification Panel or [Menu - Wi-Fi Settings - Wi-Fi] to turn on and display a list of Access Points (AP). 2. Select the desired AP to connect to the wireless network.
User Guide Using Connect a Bluetooth device to listen to music wirelessly. Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth on/off A Bluetooth device must be paired with the device prior to use. Refer to the Bluetooth device's instruction manual for details. 1. Select [ ] from the Notification Panel, or select [ON] from [Menu - Settings - Bluetooth].
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User Guide Removing a Bluetooth Pairing 1. Press [ ] to the right of the paired device to go to the settings screen. 2. Select [Remove] to complete the process. Bluetooth Support Specifications Profile: A2DP, aptX HD, AVRCP Device performance may be affected during Hi-Fi playback. Do not turn off the device while connected to Bluetooth.
User Guide Equalizer Equalizer Setup Setup 1. Long-press [ ] from the Notification Panel or [Menu - Settings - Equalizer] to turn on or change settings. 2. Select the current EQ and press [+]. 3. Enter a name for the custom EQ settings and select [Save].
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User Guide 4. Move the sliders to adjust the frequencies according to your preferences. Resetting the Equalizer 1. Select the user EQ to initialize and press [ ] at the top of the screen to revert the EQ to its default settings. Using the Device...
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User Guide Deleting Equalizer 1. Select the current EQ to display the EQ list. 2. Press [ ] next to the desired item to delete the selected equalizer. Renaming an Equalizer 1. Select the current EQ to display the EQ list. 2.
User Guide Safety Device Precau- When a plug is inserted into the earphone or USB port, do not apply any force or impact to the plug. tions Do not insert any metal objects (coins, hairpins, etc.) or flammable debris into the device. Do not place heavy objects on the device.
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User Guide When connecting the 5-pin micro-USB cable, use a USB port on the back of the computer. Connecting to a poorly assembled or defective USB port may damage the product. Displaying one image for an extended period may cause screen burn-in (after image).
User Guide Trouble- Check for solutions to common problems. shooting 1. The device won't turn on. The battery may need to be recharged. Charge the device for at least one hour and try again. Reset the device and try again. (See Page 4.) 2.
User Guide Certifi- FCCID: 2AOLDAPP11 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is cations subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Do you have a question about the CT10 and is the answer not in the manual?
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no audio output
The ActivO CT10 headphone jack not working could be due to a hardware failure or an issue with the device's internal components. The user in the context disassembled the device, indicating they suspected a hardware fault. Software settings were checked but didn’t resolve the issue, suggesting the problem is mechanical or electrical rather than software-related.
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