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IRiver Astell & Kern AKT1 Instruction Book

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  • Page 1 AKT1 INSTRUCTION BOOK User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Getting Started Safety Precautions Package Contents AKT1 at a Glance Assembly Power Cable Management Connections Firmware Upgrade Using the Device 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 Connecting an External Device Settings...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    If water or other liquids enter the device, immediately disconnect the power cord from the outlet, wipe the surface with a dry cloth, and contact the nearest 'iRiver Zone' for customer support. Water-damaged devices will be repaired for a fee regardless of warranty status, but the device may not be repairable.
  • 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 Some USB devices may not be recognized or work correctly. Some USB devices that require a separate power supply (external HDD, etc.) may not function properly. iRiver is not responsible for any data loss that occurs on a USB device used in conjunction with this product. Getting Started...

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    User Guide Package Components may be changed without prior notice to improve the performance or quality of the product. Contents AKT1 Base Power Cord Adapter T-wrench Bolts Quick Start Guide & Product Warranty Base: Connects to the bottom of the AKT1. Power Cord &...

  • Page 8: Akt1 At A Glance

    User Guide The AKT1 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. AKT1 at a The appearance of the product as well as printed and 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 Assembly 1. Please refer to the assembly guide printed on the packaging 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 Power Connecting the Power Supply 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 Connec- Inserting/Removing a microSD Card 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 Firmware Upgrade 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 Basic Using the LCD Touchscreen 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 AKT1. 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

    User Guide Home Navigating on the Home Screen Screen Drag the Home screen [Up Down] to move through the menus. After entering a menu, press [ ] at the top of the screen or the [ ] key on the right to return to the previous screen. Press [ ] on the right of the screen to be redirected to the Home screen.
  • Page 22 User Guide SD Card : Mount a microSD card to activate the corresponding menu and select music for playback through the AKT1. AUX : Connect an external device to the AKT1 via an AUX cable to activate the corresponding menu and output sound through the AKT1.

  • 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 Selecting Music on a Server Music Music on a server on the same network as the AKT1 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

    User Guide Refer to page 13 for more information on connecting a USB storage device. Press [ ] at the top of the screen to display the current playback screen. Devices that require separate drivers or the creation of multiple drives (multi-card readers, etc.) may not be supported.

  • Page 28: Ak Connect App

    User Guide Selecting an MQS Streaming Server 1. Complete the installation and run the MQS Streaming Server from the computer. Refer to [MQS Streaming Server Help] on the Astell&Kern website for installation help. [http://www.astellnkern.com > Support > Download] 2. When the AKT1 and your PC are connected to the same network, your PC will be displayed in a list when Connect Library is selected on the AKT1.
  • Page 29 User Guide Connecting to a Library 1. Select the downloaded app to run the AK Connect wireless control app. 2. A list of available devices on the same network will be displayed. 3. Select the desired device to display a list of folders and files. The device you want to connect via AK Connect must be on the same network (access point) as the AKT1.
  • 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 User Guide Connecting Speakers 1. Select [Speaker] at the bottom of the Library screen to display a list of speakers on the same network. 2. Select the desired speaker to output sound through the speaker. App Usage Example Select the AKT1 from the AK Connect app's [Speaker] menu. Specify [NAS] in the Library menu, and then select the desired song to play back music through the AKT1.

  • Page 33: Listening To Music

    User Guide Listening Music Playback 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 Listening Internet Radio Playback 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 Purchasing You can conveniently purchase music from the Store 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

    User Guide Connecting You can listen to music through the AKT1 by connecting an external device. an External Device Connecting via Bluetooth 1. Select [Bluetooth] from the external device’s settings, and set it to ON. 2. Select the AKT1 from the list of available Bluetooth devices to begin pairing.
  • Page 38 User Guide Instances in which the device or Bluetooth headset's radio transmitters are touching parts of the body. Instances in which the transmission strength is affected by walls, corners, partitions, etc. Devices using the same frequencies may cause interference. (e.g. medical devices, microwave ovens, Wi-Fi, etc.) Areas with an excessive amount of interference or weak signals (e.g.

  • Page 39: 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 [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 Connecting to a Wired Network 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 Equalizer Setup 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: Miscellaneous

    User Guide Notes Cleaning the Device 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

    Companies, organizations, products, people, and events used in the examples are not based on actual data. iRiver has no intention to be associated with any company, institution, product, person, or incident through this instruction manual, and no such inference should be made.

  • Page 49: Registered Trademarks

    The information in this user manual was written based on current product specifications. The manufacturer, iRiver Limited, is adding new complementary features and will continue to apply new technologies in the future.

  • Page 50: Specifications

    User Guide Specifi- Speaker System 3 Way Multi Channel Active Speakers cations (4th CrossOver filter) 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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