Acoustic Research AR-M200 Quick Start Manual

Congratulations on purchasing your new Acoustic Research High Fidelity Hi-Res Music Player and Bluetooth Streamer
Please read these instructions for quick tips on using the Player.

Getting Started

1. Charging your Player

• Charge the Player with USB Type-C cable (included) and USB power
adapter conforming with the USB Battery Charging Specifications 1.2 or
above (not supplied)
• Power adapter with 5V 1A or above is recommended for faster charging.
• Please charge the player for at least 6 hours before using for the first
time.
• For subsequent normal charging, it should take about 3 hours to fully
charge the unit with 5V 1A adapter.
• Alternatively, the Player charges automatically every time you connect
it to your computer (5V 500mA USB port is required). Charging process
may be slower and the charging time depends on the current output of
the USB port

2. Install or remove microSD card

• Please note that only FAT and FAT32 file systems are supported. High
capacity (64GB or above) card pre-formatted in exFAT has to be
reformated into FAT32 file system before use. The format option in the
Settings menu of the player is capable of performing the necessary reformatting.
• Gently insert a microSD card* into the microSD expansion slot.
• Before removing a microSD card, please ensure that music playback is stopped. Gently push the card in to slowly release it.

3. Transfer audio files to your Player

Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10:
• Connect your Player to the computer.
Open Windows Explorer, select Computer, both internal memory and SD card will be shown as removable drive(s) under Devices
•
with Removable Storage or Devices and Drives.
• Open the desired storage media (internal memory or micro SD card).
• Drag-and-drop audio files (or folders containing audio files) to the desired destination.
• Do not unplug the player when file transfer is in progress.
Mac OS X (10.5 or above):
• Connect your Player to the computer.
• Internal memory and SD card will be mounted as disk drives on Desktop and under Devices in Finder
• Open the desired mounted disk drive.
• Drag-and-drop audio files (or folders containing audio files) to the desired destination.
• Do not unplug the player when file transfer is in progress.
• After the file transfer is done, click Eject next to the drives in Finder (or drag the mounted drive to the Trash on the Dock) to
unmount the drives.

4. Browsing microSD card content

Music contents in micro SD card are only accessible from MUSIC / FOLDER / SD CARD.
* Up to 256GB Micro SDXC cards have been tested on Acoustic Research M200 Music Player.
64GB and above card (preformatted in exFAT file system) MUST be formatted to FAT32 before use.
Need more help?
Do not return this product to the store.
Visit www.acousticresearch-hifi.com for the user manual and FAQ's.
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QuickStartGuide
Acoustic Research AR-M200
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Acoustic Research M200 Music Player
USB Type-C cable
* Charge the Player with USB Type-C cable
* Use only USB power adapter conforming with USB Battery Charging
Specifications 1.2 or above (not supplied)
* Image is for reference only, the AC/DC adapter shown in the image may
vary from the actual product
* Music playback during battery charging is possible, but it will slow
down the charging process
General controls
4.4mm
USB
Pentaconn
Type-C
Headphone
Data/Charge
Out
Port
Menu / Back
Play/Pause/Enter
3.5mm
Stereo
Headphone
Out
Switch on the Player
Switch off the Player
Switch off the display
Switch on the display
Enter an option / Make a selection
Return to previous level
Navigate up/left
Navigate down/right
Pause playback
Force shutdown the Player
(if it is not responding)
Increase the volume
Decrease the volume

Using M200 as a Bluetooth Audio Receiver

1. In the top level menu, select the second icon (Bluetooth Audio Receiver) and press
2. Select Yes and press to enable Bluetooth
3. Select Connect / Disconnect to enable pairing mode
4. On your smart phone or tablet, enter the Bluetooth option and start the device search (if it does not take place automatically)
5. Look for M200_XXXX (where XXXX is device dependent) and pair with it
6. Once the devices are paired, you may check the information of the paired device in Status option.
VOXX ELECTRONICS CORP. (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part
thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original
purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge for parts
and repair labor.
To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of warranty in US, please contact the company
for instructions at 844-353-107. Proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sales), specification of
defect(s), and transportation prepaid, to the company must be provided.
Micro SD Card Slot
Power on/off button
Up / Previous
Vol +
Vol -
Down / Next
Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds
Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds
The player will also switch off automatically when there
is no music playback nor user interaction (10 minutes
by default)
When the display is on, press the Power button
The display will also switch off automatically after a
period of inactivity (3 minutes by default)
When the display is off, press the Power button
Press button
Press button
Press button
Press button
Press the during music playback
Press again to resume
Press and hold Power button for 10 seconds to force
shutdown the Player.
Press button
Press button
button
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