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  • Page 1 DSF11 INSTRUCTION BOOK User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Safety Precautions Package Contents DSF11 at a Glance Assembly Power Cable Management Connections Firmware Upgrade Basic Operations Home Screen Playback Screen Selecting Music MQS Streaming AK Connect App Listening to Music Listening to Internet Radio Purchasing Music from the Store...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    User Guide To ensure safe product usage, check the [Safety Precautions] Safety before you begin using the product. Precautions Device Discontinue use of this product immediately if it does not operate normally or a failure occurs. When a plug is inserted into the AUX, Optical, or USB port or a card is inserted into the microSD slot, do not apply any force or shock to the plug or card.
  • Page 4 User Guide Never attempt to insert an unsuitable cable into a connector. Never connect a damaged cable to the product. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Using poor quality protective films or adhesive stickers on the screen may cause damage. Use clean, dry hands when touching the screen.
  • Page 5 User Guide Plug the power cord into a grounded power outlet. Hold the power plug firmly when disconnecting it from the outlet. Disconnect the power cord from the outlet when the device is not being used for an extended period. This may cause a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 6 User Guide USB Storage Device The USB port on this product only supports USB host functionality. A computer cannot be connected to the USB device port. Large-capacity USB devices may require several minutes to fully scan. If static electricity is generated when connecting a USB device, playback may not function normally.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    T-wrench Bolts Quick Start Guide & Product Warranty Base: Connects to the bottom of the DSF11. Power Cord & Adapter: Connects to the device to supply power. T-wrench: Used to fasten/loosen bolts. Bolts: Used to fasten/loosen the base and support.

  • Page 8: Dsf11 At A Glance

    User Guide The DSF11 requires assembly of the top, main unit, base, and support by the user. Refer to [Assembly] on page 9~10 or assembly guide printed on the packaging above the stand for detailed assembly instructions. The appearance of the product as well as printed and DSF11 at engraved information may vary depending on the model.
  • Page 9 User Guide Power/Volume Key: When the wheel key is pressed, the product will power on, and the [ ] logo will appear on the screen. LCD Touchscreen: Display with touch control. Back Button: Pressure-sensitive metal capacitive touch interface. A light touch will return the user to the previous screen. Home Button: Pressure-sensitive metal capacitive touch interface.

  • Page 10: Assembly

    User Guide 1. Please refer to the assembly guide printed on the packaging Assembly above the stand. 2. Align the bolt holes on the main unit and base, and secure the base to the main unit using the supplied T-wrench and bolts.
  • Page 11 User Guide 4. Align the connection points on the stand and behind the LCD screen, and then securely connect the two parts. Do not apply excessive force to the top of the product and the grill on the main unit. Please note that any impact or shock during assembly may damage the product.

  • Page 12: Power Cable Management

    User Guide Connecting the Power Supply Power Cable 1. Connect the power cord to the [Power Input] located at Management the base of the unit. 2. Connect the power cord to the outlet and press the [Power Wheel] located above the LCD screen for 2 to 3 seconds. The product will power on, and the [ ] logo will appear on the screen.

  • Page 13: Connections

    User Guide Inserting/Removing a microSD Card Connec- tions 1. Refer to the diagram and gently insert a microSD card into the [microSD Card Slot]. 2. Gently press the microSD card to release it from the slot. Recommended microSD Cards Brand : SanDisk, Transcend 64GB microSD card is recommended.
  • Page 14 User Guide Connecting a USB Storage Device 1. Connect a USB storage device to the [USB Port] on the product. Devices that require separate drivers or the creation of multiple drives (multi-card readers, etc.) may not be supported. Some USB devices that require a separate power supply (external HDD, etc.) may not function properly.
  • Page 15 User Guide Connecting an External Device to the OPTICAL Port 1. Connect an external device to the [OPTICAL IN Port] using an optical cable. Gently insert the cable into the port. Avoid using excessive force. Do not move the product while a cable is connected. Connecting to a Network 1.

  • Page 16: Firmware Upgrade

    User Guide Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade 1. Connect the product to a wired or wireless network. 2. When a new firmware version is available, the screen displays a Firmware Update Guide window. 3. Select [Update] and choose the items for update. 4.

  • Page 17: Basic Operations

    User Guide Using the LCD Touchscreen Basic Operations 1. This device features an LCD touchscreen that allows you to perform operations by touching the screen. Touch the desired item from the on-screen menu (icon) to run the selected function. To prevent damage to the screen, do not use a sharp object or excessive force.
  • Page 18 User Guide 3. Enter a name for the device in the name settings screen, and then press [ 4. Connect to a network from the network settings screen. Wired network: The device will automatically connect to your network when a LAN cable is connected.
  • Page 19 User Guide 5. Press [Start] after completing the network setup to begin using the DSF11. Refer to page 42 for more information on connecting to a network. Using the Device...
  • Page 20 User Guide Moving up/down in the list 1. Scroll through a list by dragging [Down Up] / [Up Down] on the screen. Previous Screen 1. Press [ ] to return to the previous screen. Using the Device...

  • Page 21: Home Screen

    Connect Library : You can select other storage devices on the same network as the DSF11 including a PC, NAS, AK500N, and AK380. Connect Speaker : Set the sound output to the DSF11 on a product such as the AK500N or AK380 to activate the corresponding menu.
  • Page 22 SD Card : Mount a microSD card to activate the corresponding menu and select music for playback through the DSF11. AUX : Connect an external device to the DSF11 via an AUX cable to activate the corresponding menu and output sound through the DSF11.

  • Page 23: Playback Screen

    User Guide Playback Screen Previous Screen Return to the previous screen. Details Displays bitrate and sampling frequency data. Title Song title information. File name is displayed when ID3 metadata is unavailable. Artist Artist name. Album Cover Displays album covers. Song Progress Indicates song duration.
  • Page 24 User Guide Progress Bar Indicates song progress. Drag the progress indicator to move to the desired track time. Play/Pause Play or pause the current song. Previous/ Short press: Previous song. Rewind Long press: Rewind the current song. Repeat Mode Set the repeat mode. Play Mode Set the playback mode.

  • Page 25: Selecting Music

    User Guide Selecting Music on a Server Selecting Music Music on a server on the same network as the DSF11 can be played back in real-time. 1. Select [Connect Library] from the Home screen to display a list of devices available for connection.
  • Page 26 User Guide Selecting Music on a microSD Card 1. Mount a microSD card to activate the microSD card menu. 2. Select the activated microSD Card menu to display a list of music files on the microSD card. Refer to page 12 for more information on connecting a microSD card.

  • Page 27: Mqs Streaming

    (multi-card readers, etc.) may not be supported. Some USB devices that require a separate power supply (external HDD, etc.) may not function properly. Music on a PC on the same network as the DSF11 can be played back in real-time. Streaming MQS Streaming Server Installation 1.

  • Page 28: Ak Connect App

    Help] on the Astell&Kern website for installation help. [http://www.astellnkern.com > Support > Download] 2. When the DSF11 and your PC are connected to the same network, your PC will be displayed in a list when Connect Library is selected on the DSF11.
  • Page 29 The device you want to connect via AK Connect must be on the same network (access point) as the DSF11. When connected to the network wirelessly, music streaming may stutter or next song playback may be slow depending on wireless network conditions.
  • Page 30 User Guide App Screen Player: The currently-playing song can be controlled via the Next, Previous, Play, Stop, and Volume buttons. NowPlaying: Displays a list of songs currently playing. Playlist: Displays the playlist. Songs can be added or removed. Library: Select from an external device with the songs you want to play.
  • Page 31 User Guide Creating a Playlist 1. Press [ ] at the top-right corner of the Library screen, and then select a playlist for adding songs. Existing Playlist: Add the selected file to an existing playlist. New Playlist: Add the selected file to a new playlist. NowPlaying List : Add the selected file to the current playlist.
  • Page 32 DSF11. Smartphone/Tablet DSF11 The AK Connect app, DSF11, and NAS must all be connected to the same network. A product that does not support the DLNA standard like NAS may not be connected.

  • Page 33: Listening To Music

    User Guide Music Playback Listening to Music 1. Select a song from the list to begin playback. Select [Folder] to search music by folder. Supported file formats: FLAC, WAV (8-192 kHz, 8/16/24-bit), WMA (8-320 kbps), MP3 (8-320 kbps), OGG, APE (Normal, Fast, High), AAC, AIFF, ALAC, DFF, DSF Listening to Music Adjust the volume by turning the [Power/Volume Wheel...

  • Page 34: Listening To Internet Radio

    User Guide Internet Radio Playback Listening to Internet You can listen to a variety of Internet radio stations provided Radio by vTuner. 1. Select [vTuner] from the Home screen to display the Internet Radio home screen. 2. Select the desired item from the Internet Radio home screen to display a list of available stations.
  • Page 35 User Guide You must be connected to the Internet to listen to Internet radio stations. Internet radio playback may stutter or be delayed depending on network conditions. Available Internet radio stations may vary by region. Listening to Internet Radio Press [ ] during playback to pause and [ ] to resume playback.

  • Page 36: Purchasing Music From The Store

    User Guide You can conveniently purchase music from the Store Purchasing Music from the Store Purchasing Music 1. Press [STORE] from the Home screen to display the Store. 2. Check the user guide or help menu within each store for detailed information.

  • Page 37: Connecting An External Device

    Pairing methods may be different for each individual Bluetooth device. Always refer to the respective instruction manual for details. Maintain a distance of 20 cm (8 in) between the DSF11 and the paired Bluetooth device. Audio quality will degrade with longer distances, and the pairing may disconnect at a distance of 2 m (6.5 ft).
  • Page 38 3. Music from the external device can now be output through the DSF11’s speakers. Connecting via Optical In 1. Connect an external device to the DSF11’s [OPT IN] using an optical cable. 2. Select the [Optical] menu item from the Home screen and set to [ON].

  • Page 39: Settings

    User Guide Set up the device according to the user's needs. Settings The settings menu may vary depending on the firmware version. Setup 1. Select [Settings] from the Home screen. 2. Select the desired item for setup. Network Select the [Network] icon to set up a wired or wireless network. : Change wireless network settings and turn Wi-Fi on or off.
  • Page 40 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. Equalizer is not supported during DSD playback. Using equalizer negatively affect device performance.
  • Page 41 User Guide LR Balance Set the left/right balance of the sound output. Turn the dial to adjust the left/right balance. Brightness Adjust screen brightness settings. LED Brightness Adjust the LED brightness on the front of the device. Date and Time Manually set the current date and time.
  • Page 42 User Guide Update Automatically update the firmware via OTA (over-the-air) when a new version is available. System Information View system information, device name, firmware version, USB storage device capacity, and microSD card capacity. Storage capacity is displayed according to OS standards. Some variance in displayed capacity may be present.

  • Page 43: Connecting To A Network

    User Guide Connecting to a Wired Network Connecting to a 1. Connect the appropriate Internet-ready network cable Network (ADSL, VDSL, cable modem, wired/wireless router, etc.) to the [LAN Port] on the back of the product, or connect wirelessly to an access point (AP) that provides Wi-Fi access.

  • Page 44: Equalizer Setup

    User Guide Equalizer Setup Equalizer Setup 1. Enable the equalizer menu from [Settings - Equalizer]. 2. Press [USER EQ] at the top of the screen and select [ADD]. 3. Enter a name for the equalizer, and then select [OK]. 4. Set the equalizer according to the user's preferences.
  • Page 45 User Guide Deleting an Equalizer 1. Press [ ] next to the desired EQ setting. Press [YES] to complete process. Renaming an Equalizer 1. Select [ ] next to the desired EQ setting, and then enter a new name. 2. Press [OK] to complete the process. Using the Device...

  • Page 46: Notes

    User Guide Cleaning the Device Notes Keep the device clean to ensure the best possible performance from this unit. Disconnect the power cord before cleaning. Wipe off any stains with a soft cloth. For heavy stains, wipe with a damp cloth, and then finish with a dry cloth. Please keep the following in mind to avoid reduced performance and damage to the device/paint: Do not clean with an abrasive cloth.
  • Page 47 User Guide 5. There is no sound, or there is static/interference. Verify that the volume is not set to [0]. Check that the appropriate cables are plugged in properly. Make sure that no obstructions such as debris are on the audio ports or plugs. Verify that the audio settings have been properly set.

  • Page 48: Copyright

    It is the responsibility of the user to comply with all applicable copyright laws. ©1999-2015 iRiver Limited. All rights reserved. The DSF11 was designed and audio-tuned under the advisement of MSD. KCC / FCC / CE / TELEC...

  • Page 49: Registered Trademarks

    User Guide Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Registered Windows Media Player are trademarks of Microsoft Corp. Trademarks © 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.

  • Page 50: Specifications

    User Guide Specifi- Speaker System 3 Way Multi Channel Active Speakers (4th CrossOver filter) cations 0.75” Tweeter x2, 2.0” Midrange x2, 6.5” Wooferx2 Active CrossOver Hybrid Amplifier(Analog Amplifier for Tweeter, Digital Amplifier for Midrange/Woofer) Frequency Range 48Hz ~ 22kHz Display 4.0-inch(101.6mm), 480x800 Touch Display Cirrus Logic CS4398x2 (Dual DAC) Supported Audio Format...

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