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Encoder & Enclosure 3D CAD: dl.khadas.com/products/tone2/cad/ Website Introduction For the function, usage and Pin definition of each extended interface and more technical information, you can visit docs.khadas.com/tone2. If you encounter technical issues during development, seek help at forum.khadas.com. To purchase additional accessories, please visit www.khadas.com/shop.
The Khadas ASIO USB driver will activate after your PC restarts. Step 1 Step 2 * Windows’ default USB audio driver has high latency, low sampling rates, and does not support ASIO. For a better user experience, please install the Khadas ASIO USB driver.
Firmware Upgrade Open the Khadas DFU Upgrade Tool Download the latest tool from dl.khadas.com/products/tone2/dfu_tool Download the latest Tone2 firmware Download the latest firmware from dl.khadas.com/products/tone2/firmware Flash new firmware to Tone2 Connect your Tone2 via a USB-C cable to your PC, and use the DFU tool to burn the new firmware.
Light red (USB 2.0, DC 5V) * Refer to docs.khadas.com/tone2 for the priority of power input to each I/O interface. * The USB-C (I2S) interface is not standard. Only specific cables (sold separately) can be used for linear power supplies connected to the USB (I2S) port.
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Light Interpretation Volume turquoise Volume 1-20% 21-40% 41-60% (mute) 61-80% 81-100% HID volume adjusting (Flashes 3 times) Track Track * HID volume adjusting refers to the ‘system volume’ of the playback device, e.g. PC, Smartphone, Tablet.
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Hybrid fast Brick wall * In ‘S/PDIF’ input mode, playing, pausing, skipping tracks and adjusting HID volume are not supported. * GPIO (I2S) input refers to input I2S signal via GPIO interface, it's only supported in the Tone2 Maker Kit.
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DSD format white PCM format yellow 44.1 / 48K 88.2 / 96K 176.4 / 192K 352.8 / 384K 705.6 / 768K * The audio format is only indicated by the RGB ring light when Tone2 is in ‘USB’ input mode.
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Encoder locked white Locked (Flashes 3 times) Power off grey Power off...
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Tone2 Maker Kit? The VIM3, VIM3L, VIM4 can be connected to the Tone2 Maker Kit in this way via their onboard female M.2 connector. You will need to purchase the Khadas T2V adapter board for this purpose.
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How do I connect my smartphone to Tone2 via Bluetooth? Attach a Khadas bluetooth module to the USB-C (I2S) port, and set input mode to ‘I2S’. Can the USB-C input be used with the USB-C output of Android phone? Yes, Tone2 can be powered by most Android smartphones via USB-C.
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Continuing to turn the knob clockwise after this point will instead increase the HID (system) volume of your PC. Why can’t I adjust the HID volume whilst playing DSD formatted audio? Tone2 does not support HID volume adjustment whilst playing DSD formatted audio. * For more technical assistance, visit forum.khadas.com/c/khadas-tone...
Troubleshooting Guide The Volume Knob is unresponsive and flashing full-white when I turn it. It has been locked, triple-press it to unlock. My Android phone can’t detect Tone2, the power LED remains off, and USB-C is plugged-in correctly. Go to ‘Settings’ and enable the ‘USB-OTG’ feature, most phones have this off by default. My Tone2 is connected to my PC and I’m playing a song but there’s no sound! Check your computer’s sound-output device, switch from ‘Speakers’...
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