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- Page 1 PPF34 INSTRUCTION BOOK User Guide...
- Page 2 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 AK File Drop Listening to Music Playlist Management USB DAC Installation How to Use USB Audio CD Ripping AK CD-Player Car Mode...
- Page 3 User Guide Package Contents may be changed without prior notice to improve the performance or quality of the product. Contents PPF34 Protective Film microSD Card Quick Start Guide USB Type-C Cable Slot Cover & Warranty Card Protective Film: Protect the device and its screen. microSD Card Slot Cover: The cover is used to protect the microSD card slot when not in use.
- Page 4 User Guide Product The appearance of the product, as well as the printed and engraved information, may vary depending on the model. Overview 4.4mm Balanced Port 2.5mm Balanced Port Power Button 3.5mm Unbalanced Port Previous/Rewind Play/Pause Volume LED Indicator Next/Fast-Forward LCD Touchscreen microSD Card Slot USB Type-C 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. Volume: Turn the wheel to adjust the playback output volume level. LED Indicator: Displays information through light based on the track currently playing and the current volume level.
- Page 6 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 User Guide Charging Charging via USB Wall Adapter 1. Commercially available 9V 1.67A output adapters may be used for charging. Fast charging time: Approx. 3 hours (Fully discharged, Power-off, 9V 1.67A adapter) / Normal charging: Approx. 5 hours (Fully discharged, Power-off, 5V 2A adapter) A fast charger of 9V 1.67A may be used.
- Page 8 User Guide Connec- 3.5mm Unbalanced Port tions 1. Connect earphones or headphones to the 3.5mm unbalanced port. 2.5/4.4mm Balanced Port 1. Connect earphones or headphones that support a 2.5mm or 4.4mm headphone jack to the 2.5mm or 4.4mm balanced port. Getting Started...
- Page 9 User Guide Connecting to a Balanced Audio Device 1. Connect to an external audio device by using the 3.5mm unbalanced port and 2.5mm balanced port. Unbalanced Port Balanced Port (Ground) (LR) 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, on the Home Screen, select [Safely remove SD card] from the Notification Bar or select [Unmount SD card] from [Menu - Settings - System...
- Page 14 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 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 Using the Back Function Back Swipe Gesture 1. Swipe the navigation bar from right to left to return to the previous screen. Back Button 1. Press the Back Button to return to the previous screen. This feature can be enabled or disabled under Settings - Input Method - Back Button.
- Page 17 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 18 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 19 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 20 User Guide Home Screen Menu Displays the Main Menu. Favorites Add or remove song from Favorites. Song Progress Indicates song duration. 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 21 User Guide 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. Now Playing Displays the current song number playing/ Song Count total number of songs in Now Playing.
- Page 22 User Guide 10 11 Notifi- cation 17 18 19 Using the Device...
- Page 23 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. Computer Select the mode to use when Connection connected to a computer.
- Page 24 User Guide Gapless Playback Press [ ] to turn Gapless Playback on/off. AK File Drop Wirelessly upload or download files to and from devices on the same network (PC, tablet, smartphone, etc.) using the PPF34 via an FTP program. Settings Press [ ] to display the full settings menu.
- Page 25 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 26 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 27 User Guide 7. After selecting a library / speaker, select a category from the menu to display the corresponding music list. For Wi-Fi connections, see Page 54. Using the Device...
- Page 28 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 29 User Guide AK Connect Usage Examples Case 1 PPF34 AK T1 LIBRARY SPEAKER Case 2 AK500N PPF34 AK T1 LIBRARY REMOTE SPEAKER Using the Device...
- Page 30 User Guide Case 3 PPF34 AK500N REMOTE & LIBRARY SPEAKER Case 4 PPF34 AK500N AK T1 LIBRARY REMOTE SPEAKER Using the Device...
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