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  • Page 1 SA700 INSTRUCTION BOOK User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Getting Started Package Contents Product Overview Power Management Charging Connections Firmware Updates Using the Device Basic Operations Home Screen Notification Bar Using Open APP Service AK CONNECT Listening to Music Playlist Management USB DAC Installation How to Use USB Audio CD Ripping AK CD-Player Car Mode...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    User Guide Package Contents may be changed without prior notice to improve the performance or quality of the product. Contents SA700 Protective Film Quick Start Guide USB Type-C Cable & Warranty Card Protective Film: Protects the product’s screen. USB Type-C Cable: For charging and data transfer. Quick Start Guide: Basic overview of device functionality.

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    User Guide Product The appearance of the product, as well as the printed and engraved information, may vary depending on the model. Overview 2.5mm Balanced Port 3.5mm Unbalanced Port Power Previous/ Rewind Play/Pause Volume Next/ Fast-Forward Indicator Touchscreen Home Button USB Type-C Port microSD Card Slot 3.5mm Unbalanced Port:...
  • Page 5 User Guide Power: - Power symbol. Short press - Turns the screen on or off. Press and hold - Turns the device on or off. Previous/Rewind: Short press - Play the previous song or restart the current song. Press and hold - Rewind the current song. Play/Pause: Play or pause the current song.

  • Page 6: Power Management

    User Guide Power Powering the Device On/Off Manage- 1. Press and hold the [Power] button to turn on the device. 2. While the device is on, press and hold the [Power] button ment to shut down the device. A confirmation message will appear.

  • Page 7: Charging

    User Guide Charging Charging via USB Wall Adapter 1. Commercially available 5V 2A output adapters may be used for charging. Charging time: Approx. 4.5 hours (Fully discharged, Power-off, 5V 2A adapter) Using a 9V and 12V adapter will not charge the device and may cause malfunctions.

  • Page 8: Connections

    User Guide Connec- 3.5mm Unbalanced Port tions 1. Connect earphones or headphones to the 3.5mm unbalanced port. 2.5mm Balanced Port 1. Connect earphones or headphones to the 2.5mm balanced port. Getting Started...
  • Page 9 User Guide Connecting a to Balanced Audio Device 1. Connect to an external audio device by using the 3.5mm unbalanced port and 2.5mm balanced port. Unbalanced Balanced Port (LR) Port (Ground) Getting Started...
  • Page 10 User Guide Connecting to a Computer 1. Turn on the device and your computer. 2. Use the USB Type-C cable to connect the device to a computer in accordance with settings in [Menu - Settings - USB Mode]. [Default] Media Device (USB Drive): Transfer files from a computer to the device.
  • Page 11 User Guide Copy Files (Folders) to the Device 1. To copy files/folders from your computer, select the desired files/folders and drag & drop them into the device folder. Ensure the USB Type-C cable is properly connected. Turning off the device, computer or disconnecting the USB Type-C cable while copying or moving files/folders may corrupt files or device memory.
  • Page 12 User Guide Delete Files (or Folders) from the Device 1. Select the file/folder to delete, right-click the mouse, and then select [Delete]. 2. Select [Yes] in the [Confirm File/Folder Deletion] window to delete the selected files/folders. Disconnecting from the Computer 1.
  • Page 13 User Guide Insert/Remove a microSD Card 1. Refer to the diagram and gently insert a microSD card into the microSD card slot. 2. To safely remove a microSD card, select [Safely remove SD card] from the Notification Bar or select [Unmount SD card] from [Menu - Settings - System Information].

  • Page 14: Firmware Updates

    User Guide Notes on Using a microSD Card If the microSD card is not recognized or functions improperly, format the card, preferably in the FAT32 system. Using cards other than the recommended microSD card types may cause malfunctions. A microSD card is not included in the product package. Please purchase separately.

  • Page 15: Basic Operations

    User Guide Basic LCD Touchscreen Operations 1. This device features a LCD touchscreen that allows you to perform operations by touch. Use the touchscreen to access various features on the device. To prevent damage to the screen, do not use a sharp object or excessive force.
  • Page 16 User Guide From the Home Screen, swipe your finger to the left, right, up or down from any edge of the touchscreen to access display menus. Each side of the Home Screen will activate a different display menu. Main Menu 1.
  • Page 17 User Guide Notification Bar 1. From the top edge of the touchscreen, swipe your finger down to display the Notification Bar. View Current Playlist 1. From the right edge of the touchscreen, swipe your finger left to display the Now Playing menu. Using the Device...
  • Page 18 User Guide View Play History 1. From the bottom edge of the touchscreen, swipe your finger up to display the Play History menu. Moving Up/Down on a List 1. Scroll through a list by dragging your finger up or down. Using the Device...

  • Page 19: Home Screen

    User Guide Home Screen Menu Displays the Main Menu. Details Displays current song information. Song Progress Indicates elapsed time of current song. Recent Menu Go to the last displayed menu list. List Add to Playlist Add the current song to a playlist. Title Song title information.
  • Page 20 User Guide Previous/ Short press: Play the previous Rewind song or restart the current song. Press and hold: Rewind the current song. Playlist Display current playlist. Format Displays the bit rate and sampling Information frequency data. Album Cover Displays album cover of current song. Tap image to view the song lyrics.

  • Page 21: Notification Bar

    User Guide Notifi- cation Using the Device...
  • Page 22 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 Lock Press [ ] to turn Wheel lock on/off.
  • Page 23 User Guide Settings Press [ ] to display the full settings menu. Gapless Playback Press [ ] to turn Gapless Playback on/off. Car Mode Press [ ] to turn Car Mode on/off. Brightness Use the adjustment bar to control the display brightness. Notifications Device notifications are Display...

  • Page 24: Using Open App Service

    User Guide Using The Open APP Service enables the user to install specific APK music streaming apps to the device. Copy the desired Open APP APK into the Open Service folder of the product and install Service the relevant App in the [Menu-Service] of the product. The source of the app you are trying to install is unknown.

  • Page 25: Ak Connect

    User Guide Access and play back music files stored on a computer, NAS drive or AK Device on the same network, as well as output CONNECT sound through compatible speakers with AK Connect. AK Connect is available on your AK device and also available as an app for your smartphone or tablet via Apple’s App store or Google Play Store.
  • Page 26 User Guide 7. After selecting a library / speaker, press the back button to select a category from the menu to display the corresponding music list. For Wi-Fi connections, see Page 48. Using the Device...
  • Page 27 User Guide Streaming Music from Your Library 1. Select a category from the library menu to see your list of music. 2. Select a song to begin streaming. Downloading Music from Your Library 1. Select a category from the library menu to see your list of music.
  • Page 28 User Guide AK Connect Usage Examples Case 1 SA700 AK T1 LIBRARY SPEAKER Case 2 AK500N SA700 AK T1 LIBRARY REMOTE SPEAKER Using the Device...
  • Page 29 User Guide Case 3 SA700 AK500N REMOTE & LIBRARY SPEAKER Case 4 SA700 AK500N AK T1 LIBRARY REMOTE SPEAKER Using the Device...
  • Page 30 User Guide Case 5 SA700 LIBRARY AK Connect APP REMOTE AK T1 SPEAKER AK500N LIBRARY Using the Device...

  • Page 31: Listening To Music

    User Guide Listening Selecting Music to Music 1. Select a category from the Main 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: Approx. 8.5 hours (Music: FLAC,16bit, 44.1kHz, Unbalanced, Volume 80, EQ Off, LCD Off) Supported Formats: PCM [8~384kHz(8/16/24/32bit)] DSD [2.8/5.6/11.2MHz]...
  • Page 32 User Guide Press [ ] on top of the music list to view the options: : Select / deselect entire list : Add the selected list at the top / bottom / after the current song of Now Playing : Add selected list to a playlist : Delete selected list : Exit Turn the [Volume] wheel to adjust the volume.
  • Page 33 User Guide Playlist Screen Previous Return to the previous screen. Playlist Display the current playlist. Edit Mode Display the editing options for the music list. Play All Play all songs in the current list. Using the Device...

  • Page 34: Playlist Management

    User Guide Playlist Creating a Playlist Manage- 1. Press [Playlists] on the Main Menu to view playlists. ment 2. Select [ + ] in the upper right corner of the screen. 3. Enter a name for the playlist and then press [Add] to create a new playlist.
  • Page 35 User Guide Removing a Song from a Playlist 1. Press [Playlists] to display the list of playlists. 2. Select the playlist to edit. 3. Press [ ] at the top, then select the song you want to delete from the playlist. 4.
  • Page 36 User Guide Renaming a Playlist 1. Press [Playlists] to view the playlists, then press [ 2. Select a playlist to be renamed. 3. Press [ ] at the top of the screen to display the RENAME window. 4. Enter a name for the playlist and then press [RENAME] to confirm the change.

  • Page 37: Usb Dac Installation

    User Guide USB DAC The USB DAC function allows the device to be recognized as a sound card on a computer. Music from the computer is Installation played through the device’s headphone port for an enhanced listening experience. USB DAC Specifications Supported OS Windows 7(32bit/64bit) / Windows 8(32bit/64bit) / Windows 10(32/64bit)

  • Page 38: How To Use Usb Audio

    User Guide How to Connect the device to a portable amp or DAC using USB Audio Out. Use USB Audio How to Connect a Portable USB DAC 1. Connect the portable USB DAC to the AK device’s USB Type-C port with a dedicated cable. 2.

  • Page 39: Cd Ripping

    User Guide CDs can be ripped directly to the device using the AK CD- Ripper (sold separately). Ripping Connecting AK CD-Ripper 1. Connect the AK CD-Ripper to the SA700 using a dedicated USB Type-C to micro USB cable. 2. After inserting the CD, swipe down on the screen to open the Notification Bar and press [CD Ripper] to select the desired function.

  • Page 40: Ak Cd-Player

    User Guide To search the Gracenote database, the device must be connected to Wi-Fi. Database access time may vary depending on the network environment. Please note that metadata for certain CDs may not be available on the Gracenote database. You cannot access the Home Screen while CD ripping is in progress. The AK Connect service will be disabled during CD ripping.

  • Page 41: Car Mode

    User Guide Car Mode Exit Exit car mode. Play/Pause Play or pause music. Playlist Display current playlist. Screen Rotation Switch the screen orientation to horizontal mode/vertical mode. Using the Device...

  • Page 42: Settings

    User Guide Settings The settings menu allows users to customize the device. The settings menu may vary depending on the firmware version. Setup 1. Select [Main Menu - Settings] or select [ ] from the Notification Bar menu. 2. Select the feature to view setting options. Wi-Fi Change wireless network settings and turn Wi-Fi on/off.
  • Page 43 User Guide Equalizer Set the equalizer according to the user's preferences. USER EQ: Adjust the frequencies according to the user's preferences. Supported Formats for EQ: PCM [8 ~ 192kHz(8/16/24bit)] Using the equalizer may negatively affect device performance. See pages 51 - 53 for more information on using the equalizer. EQ Sync Share or receive Custom User EQ files.
  • Page 44 User Guide LR Balance Adjust the left-right balance for earphones/headphones. Playback Settings Set how to add a song to Now Playing when a song is selected from a music list. CD Ripper Set the automatic CD ripping function as well as the file format and ripping speed.
  • Page 45 User Guide USB Audio Select the type of DSD sound being outputted through USB Audio Out to a connected portable DAC. Enable/Disable MQA decoding software. Car mode Turn the car mode on/off. Double Tap Wake function If the screen is off, tap the screen twice to turn it back on. When the device is connected to a charger, the screen will remain on.
  • Page 46 User Guide Date & Time Set the current date and time. Device Name Set the name of the device. The maximum name length is 50 characters. Language Select the display language. Supported languages are English, Korean, Japanese, French, Russian, German, and Spanish. Input Method Back Button: the Floating Back Button will be displayed on the screen.
  • Page 47 User Guide Timer Settings Auto Power Off: The device will automatically power off after the selected amount of time of no user and device activity. Screen Timeout: The screen will turn off after the selected amount of time of no user activity. Sleep Timer: Music playback will stop and the device will turn off after the selected amount of time.
  • Page 48 User Guide Formatting the microSD card will delete all data on the memory card. Be sure to backup any important files before formatting. When formatting the microSD card on a computer, use of the FAT32 system is recommended. System Reset Initialize Media Scan: Resets and rescans the internal database.

  • Page 49: Connecting To Wi-Fi

    User Guide Connecting Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network to Wi-Fi 1. Press and hold [ ] from the Notification Bar or select [Menu - Settings - Wi-Fi] to display a list of available Wi-Fi networks. 2. Select the desired AP to connect to the wireless network.

  • Page 50: Using Bluetooth

    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 Bar menu or select [On/Off] from [Menu - Settings - Bluetooth].
  • Page 51 User Guide Removing a Bluetooth Pairing 1. Press [ ] to the right of the paired device to go to settings. 2. Select [Remove] to complete the process. Bluetooth Support Specifications Profile: A2DP, AVRCP, aptX™HD Device performance may be affected during Hi-Res playback. Do not turn off the device while connected to Bluetooth.

  • Page 52: Equalizer Setup

    User Guide Equalizer Equalizer Setup Setup 1. Press and hold [ ] on the Notification Bar or turn on [Menu - Settings - Equalizer]. 2. Press [NORMAL], then select [+]. 3. Enter a name for the custom EQ settings and select [SAVE]. Using the Device...
  • Page 53 User Guide 4. Adjust the frequencies up and down according to the user's preferences. 5. The number values at the lower- left corner of the screen can be adjusted for fine-tuning. 6. Press the [Advanced] tab on the top to display PEQ settings screen. Adjust Freq/Gain/Q.
  • Page 54 User Guide Deleting a Custom Equalizer Setting 1. Press [NORMAL] in the upper left of the equalizer. 2. Press [ ] next to the EQ name to be deleted. 3. Press [OK] to delete the selected EQ setting. Renaming a Custom Equalizer Setting 1.

  • Page 55: Safety Pre-Cautions

    User Guide Safety Device Pre- When a plug is inserted into the 3.5mm unbalanced, 2.5mm balanced, or USB port, do not apply any force or impact to the plug. Cautions Do not insert any metal objects (coins, hairpins, etc.) or flammable debris into the device.

  • Page 56: Using The Device

    User Guide Connecting the cable to a defective or damaged USB port on a computer may damage the device. Displaying one image for an extended period may cause screen burn-in (afterimage). Using poor quality protective films or adhesive stickers on the screen may cause damage. Do not insert any foreign objects into the device ports.

  • Page 57: Miscellaneous

    User Guide Trouble- Solutions to Common Issues 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. (See Page 5) 2. The device will not charge when connected to a computer via USB cable.

  • Page 58: Copyright

    Companies, organizations, products, people, and events used in the examples are fictional. Dreamus Company has no intention to be associated with any company, institution, product, person, or incident through this instruction book, and no such inference should be made.

  • Page 59: Certifications

    User Guide Certifica- KC / FCC / CE / TELEC Class B Device (Communication equipment for residential tions use): This is a Class B Device and is registered for EMC requirements for residential use. This device can be used in residential areas and all other areas.

  • Page 60: Registered Trademarks

    User Guide Body-Worn Operation This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the portable music player kept 5mm from the body. To maintain compliance requirements, use only belt-clips, holsters or similar accessories that maintain a 5mm separation distance between the user’s body and the back of the portable music player, including the antenna.

  • Page 61: Disclaimers

    The information in this user manual was written based on current product specifications. The manufacturer, Dreamus Company, regularly adds new features via OTA updates and will continue to apply new technologies in the future. Product specifications may be changed without prior notice.

  • Page 62: Specifications

    User Guide Specifi- General Specifications Product Name SA700 cations Model PPM51 Body Color Onyx Black / Stainless Steel Body Material Stainless Steel Display 4.1inch 720x1280 Touchscreen Supported Audio WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, Formats DFF, DSF, MQA MQA Playback Services (Tidal Masters), Local files, External USB, MQA-CD(ripped)

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