CONTENTS Getting Started Before Using the Product Components Parts Names Power Charging Connections Using the Device Button Operations Listening to Music Making a Phone Call Using the App App screen Miscellaneous Safety Precautions Copyright Certifications Registered Trademarks Disclaimers Specifications...
User Guide Before The descriptions contained in this instruction book are based on the device's default settings. Using the The content of this user guide may differ from that of Product the actual device depending on the manufacturer's specification changes, and pictures in the user guide may also differ from the actual device.
User Guide Compo- Components may change without previous notice to improve the performance or quality of the device. nents AK HB1 Charging cable USB-C to USB-C USB-C to Lightning Quick Start Guide Cable Cable & Warranty Card Charging cable : Use when charging the device. USB-C to USB-C cable : Use when connecting the product to a PC or Android device.
User Guide Parts The appearance of the device as well as the information printed and engraved on the device may vary depending Names on the manufacturer's specifications. 3.5mm Unbalanced Port 4.4mm Balanced Port Media button Bluetooth Pairing button Volume Status LED Power/Battery LED Power button USB Type-C charging/input port...
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User Guide Power button : You can turn the power On / Off or check the battery status. Bluetooth Pairing button : Enter Bluetooth pairing mode or lock/unlock the volume wheel function. Media button : Control music playback and answer or reject incoming calls.
User Guide Power Turn on/off power 1. To turn on the power, press and hold the power button on the side of your product for 3 seconds. 2. To turn off the power, press and hold the power button on the side of your product for 3 seconds while the power is on.
User Guide Charging Charging when the Power is Off Charging Time: Approximately 1.5 hours (fully discharged, with power OFF) If the red LED continues to blink when the charging cable is connected, please disconnect and reconnect the charging cable. If the red LED continues to blink even after reconnection, stop charging and request warranty (after-sale) service.
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User Guide When charging mode is turned on while connected to a mobile device, the HB1 uses the battery power of the mobile device, and when the charging mode is turned off, the HB1's internal battery is used. If you use the device in USB DAC mode with charging mode on, the connected mobile device's battery may drain.
User Guide Connec- Connecting in Bluetooth mode tions 1. When you turn on the HB1, it automatically enters pairing standby mode, and the [Status LED] blinks red and blue. 2. Turn on the Bluetooth feature in your mobile device settings. 3.
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User Guide Multi-point supports connection of up to 2 devices. Connecting in USB DAC mode 1. After turning the power On, connecting a mobile device or PC using the enclosed cable will connect the HB1 in USB DAC mode. 2. When connected in USB DAC mode, the [Status LED] turns white.
User Guide Button You can use the buttons Media button on the side of the product Opera- to perform various Bluetooth Pairing tions functions. button Power button Power button Power button Action When the product is on When the product is off Short press once Check battery status Short press twice...
User Guide Listening Playing music to Music Play music stored on your mobile device or stream music while connected to your mobile device. When music is playing, the [Status LED] indicates information about the song currently playing. LED Color Details Cyan Magenta MQA Renderer...
User Guide Playing the previous/next music file During music playback, quickly press the [Media] button twice to play the next music track. During music playback, quickly press the [Media] button three times to play the previous music track. When connected to a music playback device, please check the volume before wearing earphones or headphones.
User Guide End a call To end a call, press the [Media Button] once. Using Utilize the AK Control app to monitor the HB1's status and adjust your usage settings. the App Download the app 1. On the iOS App Store or Google Play Store, you can download the app by searching for [AK Control].
User Guide screen Device Status Displays battery life, codec information, device name, and volume. Priority Set playback priorities when Settings connected to multiple devices. Power Power Off the HB1. Settings View app information and firmware details. Charging Mode Turn charging mode On / Off. Equalizer Go to the EQ screen.
User Guide Safety When a plug is inserted into the unbalanced, balanced, or USB port, do not apply any force or impact to the plug. Precau- Do not insert any metal objects (coins, hairpins, etc.) or tions flammable debris into the device. Do not put heavy objects on the device.
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.
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User Guide FCC Interference Statement (Part 15.105) 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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.
User Guide Specifi- General Specifications cations Product Name AK HB1 Model PEM21 Bluetooth Chipset Qualcomm CSR8675 Version Profile A2DP, AVRCP, HFP Codec LDAC, aptX™HD, aptX™, AAC, SBC ESS ES9281AC PRO x1 Decoding Supports up to 32bit / 384kHz and DSD256 Output Level Unbalanced 2Vrms / Balanced 4Vrms (Condition No Load)
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