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  • Page 1 SE180 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 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: Package Contents

    User Guide Package Contents may be changed without prior notice to improve the performance or quality of the product. Contents SE180 SEM1 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: 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 4.4mm Balanced Port 2.5mm Balanced Port Power Button 3.5mm Unbalanced Port Module Release Button Module Release Button Volume LED Indicator Function Button...
  • 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: 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 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: Connections

    User Guide Connec- Releasing a Module tions 1. Press the two release buttons at the same time and pull the module up to remove it from the body of the player. 3.5mm Unbalanced Port 1. Connect earphones or headphones to the 3.5mm unbalanced port.
  • Page 9 User Guide 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. 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.
  • 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: 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 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: Home Screen

    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: Notification Bar

    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 SE180 via an FTP program. Settings Press [ ] to display the full settings menu.

  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 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 SE180 AK T1 LIBRARY SPEAKER Case 2 AK500N SE180 AK T1 LIBRARY REMOTE SPEAKER Using the Device...
  • Page 30 User Guide Case 3 SE180 AK500N REMOTE & LIBRARY SPEAKER Case 4 SE180 AK500N AK T1 LIBRARY REMOTE SPEAKER Using the Device...

  • Page 31: Ak File Drop

    User Guide Case 5 SE180 LIBRARY AK Connect APP REMOTE AK T1 SPEAKER AK500N LIBRARY AK File Wirelessly upload or download files to and from devices on the same network (PC, tablet, smartphone, etc.) using the Drop SE180 via an FTP program. PC/TABLET/ SMART PHONE SE180...
  • Page 32 User Guide Using AK File Drop 1. Connect the SE180 and the desired device to the same network, and enable the AK File Drop feature on the SE180. 2. Enter the address, ID, and password displayed on the SE180 into the FTP program of the device to be connected.

  • Page 33: 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. 10.5 hours (Music: FLAC,16bit, 44.1kHz, Unbalanced, Volume 50, EQ Off, LCD Off, Normal Gain) Supported Formats: PCM [8~384kHz(8/16/24/32bit)] DSD [2.8/5.6/11.2MHz]...
  • Page 34 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 35 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 36: Playlist Management

    User Guide Playlist Creating a Playlist Manage- 1. Press [Playlists] on the menu to view the 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 37 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 38 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 39: 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 8(32bit/64bit) / Windows 10(32/64bit) MAC OS 10.7(Lion) or later...

  • Page 40: How To Use Usb Audio

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

  • Page 41: Cd Ripping

    User Guide The portable USB DAC must be able to receive digital input through the micro-USB's OTG. Audio output may vary widely depending on the digital input specs of the portable USB DAC used. This is not a defect in the device output and not a reason for exchange or refund.
  • Page 42 User Guide CD Ripping 1. Select the ripping function in [Menu-Settings-CD Ripper- Default run-CD Ripping]. 2. Connect the AK CD-Ripper to the device and select CD Ripping if not set as the default run function. 3. Insert a CD and metadata (ID3 tags) for the inserted CD will be retrieved via Gracenote if Wi-Fi is turned on.

  • Page 43: Ak Cd-Player

    User Guide AK CD- Using the AK CD-Player Function Player 1. Connect the AK CD-Ripper to the device and select CD Player if not set as the default run function. 2. Insert a CD and metadata (ID3 tags) for the inserted CD will be retrieved via Gracenote if Wi-Fi is turned on.

  • Page 44: 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 45: Bookmark Function

    User Guide Bookmark Allows user to select up to five folders for display on the top of the screen. Function Setting a bookmark 1. Select [ ] at the top of the music list. 2. Select the desired folder from the music list and select [ at the bottom to display the selected folder at the top of...

  • Page 46: Favorites Function

    User Guide Favorites Favorites function allows users to mark a currently playing song as a favorite and add it to the Favorites folder. Function Setting favorites 1. Press [ ] on the home screen to add / remove the song being played to the favorites list.

  • Page 47: 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 48 User Guide AK CONNECT Turn AK Connect on/off and set AK Connect options. AK File Drop Enables or disables AK File Drop. Equalizer Set the equalizer according to the user's preferences. USER EQ: Adjust the frequencies according to the user's preferences.
  • Page 49 User Guide Gapless Plays the next song without any interruption. Gapless playback is only supported between two files with identical bit rates, sample rates, and channels. Line Out Set the voltage value generated when Line Out is activated. Do not use earphones with the Line Out feature enabled. Doing so may cause permanent hearing loss.
  • Page 50 User Guide CD Ripper Set the automatic CD ripping function as well as the file format and ripping speed. USB Mode Media Device (USB Drive): When connected to a computer, device appears as a removable drive. DAC Input: Output sound from a connected computer to the device. USB Audio Select the type of DSD sound being outputted through USB Audio Out to a connected portable DAC.
  • Page 51 User Guide DAC Filter User can select between various DAC filers provided by the DAC manufacturer. Supported Formats for DAC Filter: PCM [8 ~ 192kHz(8/16/24bit)]. MQA and DSD formats are not supported. Volume Limit Displays a warning when the volume reaches a certain level and sets related options.
  • Page 52 User Guide 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. Move the Back Button to the desired position by dragging and dropping the icon with your finger.
  • Page 53 User Guide Downloads Select a folder for downloaded files to be saved by default. When using AK Connect to download music, if the [Default folder] is selected in Settings, downloading will automatically begin to the pre-set Downloads folder. When [Select Folder] is selected, the user is prompted to choose a download folder each time a file is downloaded.
  • Page 54 User Guide System Reset Initialize Media Scan: Resets and rescans the internal database. Database initialization time may vary depending on the number of files stored on the device. Settings Reset: Resets all user settings back to the default settings. Factory Data Reset: Deletes all user data and resets all user settings back to the default setting.

  • Page 55: 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 56: Using Bluetooth

    User Guide Using Configures two-way Bluetooth (RX/TX) to listen to music wirelessly using a device that supports Bluetooth. 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.
  • Page 57 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. Using Bluetooth Sink Mode Similar to connecting to a Bluetooth speaker from a smartphone, music being played on an external device can be played on the SE180 by connecting to the SE180 from the external device.
  • Page 58 User Guide 3. Music will be outputted through the SE180 when played on the connected device. When Bluetooth Sink Mode is enabled, any device currently connected will be disconnected. The Bluetooth codec can be set on the source device playing music. Bluetooth Support Specifications Profile: A2DP, AVRCP Supported Codecs: Qualcomm®...

  • Page 59: 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 EQ], then select [+]. 3. Enter a name for the custom EQ settings and select [SAVE]. Using the Device...
  • Page 60 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 61 User Guide Deleting a Custom Equalizer Setting 1. Press [the drop down menu] 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 62: Safety Pre-Cautions

    User Guide Safety Device Pre- When a plug is inserted into the unbalanced, 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. Do not put heavy objects on the device.

  • Page 63: 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 64: 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 65: 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 66: 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 67 User Guide (b) For a Class B digital device or peripheral, the instructions furnished to the user shall include the following or similar statement, placed in a prominent location in the text of the manual: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 68: Registered Trademarks

    User Guide Registered Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows Media Player are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. Trademarks LDAC and LDAC logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Qualcomm aptX is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries.

  • Page 69: 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 70: Specifications

    User Guide Specifi- SE180 cations General Specifications Product Name Hi-fi Audio Player(SE180) Model PPR31 Body Material Aluminum Body Color Moon Silver Display 5 inch 1920x1080 FHD Supported Audio Formats WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF, MQA MQA Playback Services (Tidal Masters), Local files, External USB, MQA-CD(ripped) Input...
  • Page 71 User Guide SEM1 General Specifications Product Name SEM1 Model PAP11 Body Material Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Polycarbonate Body Color Moon Silver Sample Rate PCM : 8kHz ~ 384kHz (8/16/24/32bits per Sample) DSD Native: DSD64(1bit 2.8MHz), Stereo / DSD128(1bit 5.6MHz), Stereo / DSD256(1bit 11.2MHz), Stereo Outputs Unbalanced Out (3.5mm), Balanced Out (2.5mm, only 4-pole supported / 4.4mm, only 5-pole supported)

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