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- Page 1 PPM51 INSTRUCTION BOOK User Guide...
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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 PPM51 Protective Film microSD Card Quick Start Guide USB Type-C Cable Slot Cover & Warranty Card Protective Film: Offers screen protection. microSD Card Slot Cover: The cover is used to protect the microSD card slot when not in use. -
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 3.5mm Unbalanced Port 2.5mm Balanced Port Power Previous/ Rewind Play/Pause Volume Next/ Fast-Forward Touchscreen Home Button USB Type-C Port microSD Card Slot 3.5mm Unbalanced Port: - 3.5mm Unbalanced. - 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.
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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. Fast charging time: Approx. 4 hours (Fully discharged, Power-off, 5V 2A adapter) 9V 12A may be used. Using a 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, on the Home Screen, select [Safely remove SD card] from the Notification Bar or select [Unmount SD card] from [Menu - Settings - System...
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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...
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Page 19: Home Screen
User Guide Home Screen Menu Displays the Main Menu. Details Displays current song information. 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 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.
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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...
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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 5. A list of libraries / speakers that are on the same network with the AK player will be displayed. 6. Select a library / speaker to connect. 7. After selecting a library / speaker, select a category from the menu to display the corresponding music list.
- 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 PPM51 AK T1 LIBRARY SPEAKER Case 2 AK500N PPM51 AK T1 LIBRARY REMOTE SPEAKER Using the Device...
- Page 29 User Guide Case 3 PPM51 AK500N REMOTE & LIBRARY SPEAKER Case 4 PPM51 AK500N AK T1 LIBRARY REMOTE SPEAKER Using the Device...
- Page 30 User Guide Case 5 PPM51 LIBRARY AK Connect APP REMOTE AK T1 SPEAKER AK500N LIBRARY Using the Device...
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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 hours (Music: FLAC,16bit, 44.1kHz, Unbalanced, Volume 80, EQ Off, LCD Off, LOW GAIN) 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.
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