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  • Page 1 SP3000T 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 Menu Category Screen Main Menu Screen Music Player Screen Notification Bar Using Open APP Service AK CONNECT AK File Drop Listening to Music Playlist Management Set AMP Mode...

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    User Guide Package Contents may be changed without prior notice to improve the performance or quality of the product. Contents SP3000T Leather Case & Protective Film microSD Card Quick Start Guide USB Type-C Cable Slot Cover & Warranty Card Leather Case & Protective Film: Protect the device and its screen.

  • 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 3.5mm Unbalanced Port / OPTICAL OUT Terminal Power AMP Setting LCD Touchscreen Previous/Rewind Volume Play/Pause...
  • Page 5 User Guide 4.4mm Balanced Port: - 4.4mm Balanced Port symbol. For audio output, connect earphones or headphones that utilize a 4.4mm jack. 2.5mm Balanced Port: - 2.5mm Balanced Port symbol. For audio output, connect earphones or headphones that utilize a 2.5mm jack. Power: - Power symbol.

  • 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. A QC 3.0 adaptor can be purchased separately and used for charging. Fast charging time: Approx. 3 hours 30 minutes (Fully discharged, Power-off, 9V 1.67A adapter) / Normal charging: Approx. 5 hours (Fully discharged, Power-off, 5V 2A adapter) We recommend using a QC 3.0 charger at 5V 2A / 9V 1.67A.

  • Page 8: Connections

    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 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 10 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 11 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 12 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 13: 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 14: Basic Operations

    User Guide Basic LCD Touchscreen Operations 1. This device features an 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 15 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. Menu Category Screen 1.
  • Page 16 User Guide Notification Bar 1. From the top edge of the touchscreen, swipe your finger down to display the Notification Bar. Using the Device...
  • Page 17 User Guide Mini Player Screen 1. Swipe up or tap on the Mini Player Screen to expand to the Music Player Screen. 2. Swipe down or press [ ] in the upper left to collapse the Music Player Screen. Using the Device...

  • Page 18: Home Screen

    User Guide Home Screen Menu Go to the Main Menu. Album Cover Press on an album image to go to that album. Menu Press [ ] in the upper right to go Category to the menu category screen. Album Use the bottom bar to go to other Seek Bar albums.

  • Page 19: Menu Category Screen

    User Guide Menu Category Screen Menu Go to the Main Menu. Category Swipe left and right to switch between categories. Home/Category Changes the order of the Home Setting screen settings or menu categories. Play All Play all songs in the selected category.
  • Page 20 User Guide Home Screen Go to the Home screen. Search Enter keywords to display a list of songs with the search terms in their names. Edit Mode Display the editing options for the playlist. Sort Set the sort options for the playlist. More Go to the More menu for the selected song.

  • Page 21: Main Menu Screen

    User Guide Main Menu Screen AK CONNECT Enable/disable AK Connect and set the library and speaker options. Services View the service app list and install /run apps. Key Settings Set the EQ, Power, and more. Close Menu Close the menu list and display the previous screen.

  • Page 22: Music Player Screen

    User Guide Music Player Screen Previous Return to the previous screen. Album Cover Displays album cover of current song. Tap image to view the song lyrics. Artist Displays the artist info. Title Song title information. File name is displayed when the title is unavailable.
  • Page 23 User Guide Repeat Mode Press [ ] to set the Repeat mode. : Repeat entire playlist. : Repeat current track. : Repeat mode off. Previous/ Short press: Play the previous Rewind song or restart the current song. Press and hold: Rewind the current song.
  • Page 24 User Guide Song Duration Indicates the song’s total duration. Press to switch from elapsed time to remaining time. Shuffle Mode Press [ ] to set track sequence for playback. : Shuffle mode on. : Shuffle mode off. Next/FF Short press: Play the next song. Press and hold: Fast-forward the current song.

  • Page 25: Notification Bar

    User Guide Notifi- 10 11 12 13 14 cation Using the Device...
  • Page 26 User Guide Wi-Fi Press [ ] to turn Wi-Fi on/off. Bluetooth Press [ ] to turn Bluetooth on/ off. Digital Audio Press [ ] to turn DAR on/off. Remaster When enabled, sample rate conversion will be applied. Press [ ] to turn the EQ on/ off.
  • Page 27 User Guide AK File Drop Wirelessly upload or download files to and from devices on the same network (PC, tablet, smartphone, etc.) using the SP3000T via an FTP program. Gapless Press [ ] to turn Gapless Playback Playback on/off. Brightness Use the adjustment bar to control the display brightness.

  • Page 28: Using Open App Service

    User Guide Using The Open APP Service enables the user to install specific APK music streaming apps to the device. Open APP You can download the desired APK from the Service menu. Service The source of the app you are trying to install is unknown. Be aware that if the app is installed, the device may be damaged and personal data compromised.

  • Page 29: 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 30 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 60. Tap the [ ] button at the top left of the screen while connecting to the speaker to cancel the connection.
  • Page 31 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 32 User Guide AK Connect Usage Examples Case 1 SP3000T AK T1 LIBRARY SPEAKER Case 2 AK500N SP3000T AK T1 LIBRARY REMOTE SPEAKER Using the Device...
  • Page 33 User Guide Case 3 SP3000T AK500N REMOTE & LIBRARY SPEAKER Case 4 SP3000T AK500N AK T1 LIBRARY REMOTE SPEAKER Using the Device...

  • Page 34: Ak File Drop

    User Guide Case 5 SP3000T 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 SP3000T via an FTP program. PC/TABLET/ SMARTPHONE SP3000T...
  • Page 35 User Guide Using AK File Drop 1. Connect the SP3000T and the desired device to the same network, and enable the AK File Drop feature on the SP3000T. 2. Enter the address, ID, and password displayed on the SP3000T into the FTP program of the device to be connected.

  • Page 36: Listening To Music

    User Guide Listening Selecting Music to Music 1. Select a category from the Menu Category Screen 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 hours (Music: FLAC,16bit, 44.1kHz, Unbalanced, Volume 50, EQ Off, LCD Off) Supported Formats: PCM [8~768kHz(8/16/24/32bit)] DSD [2.8/5.6/11.2/22.4MHz]...
  • Page 37 User Guide Tap [ ] to enter the More menu for the current song. Add to Playlist: Add the current song to the playlist Go to Album: Go to the album that contains the current song Go to Artist: Go to the artist menu for the current song Go to Folder: Go to the folder that contains the current song File Info: Display current song information Playlist Screen...
  • Page 38 User Guide If you tap [ ] in the [Songs/Albums/Artists/MQS] category and enter keywords in the input window, a list of items with the search terms in their names will be displayed. In the search results screen, tap [ ] in the upper right corner to play a song or add it to the playlist.

  • Page 39: Playlist Management

    User Guide Playlist Creating a Playlist Manage- 1. From the Menu Category Screen, select the [Playlist] category to ment display the playlists. 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 40 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 41 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 42: Set Amp Mode

    User Guide Set AMP Enter [Settings-AMP] to set the desired AMP mode. Mode Change AMP Mode Selecting the desired mode among OP, HYBRID, and TUBE on the screen will change the AMP mode. Set HYBRID Mode HYBRID mode can be set from stage 1 to 5.

  • Page 43: Vu Meter

    User Guide VU Meter Launch VU Meter 1. Pressing [ ] on the Home screen switches to the VU meter screen. 2. Pressing the [Full Screen] button at the top of the screen keeps the VU meter on without turning off the screen.

  • Page 44: Replaygain

    User Guide Replay Calibrate Loudness Gain 1. Select [ ] at the top of the music list. 2. Select the desired music from the music list, then press [ ] at the top to start the calibration process. 3. [ ] will be displayed for the songs that have been calibrated in the playlist.

  • Page 45: 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 10/11 (32/64bit) MAC OS 10.7(Lion) or later...

  • Page 46: 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 47: 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 48 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 49: 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. After inserting the CD, select the function you want to use in the Notifications Display.

  • Page 50: 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 51: 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. Tap [ ] to the right of the desired folder in the playlist to add a bookmark. Up to 5 bookmarks can be set.

  • Page 52: 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. Tap [ ] on the playback screen to add the current song to Favorites or remove it from the list.

  • Page 53: 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 54 User Guide AK CONNECT Turn AK Connect on/off and set AK Connect options. AK File Drop Enables or disables AK File Drop. Roon Ready Enable Roon Ready support. You can change to the desired AMP mode. AMP mode supports OP AMP / Tube AMP / Hybrid AMP. Equalizer Set the equalizer according to the user's preferences.
  • Page 55 User Guide Crossfeed Makes listening through headphones sound like listening to speakers. Adjusts detailed settings for Shelf Cutoff and Shelf Gain to your preferences. Crossfeed supported formats : PCM [8~192kHz (8/16/24bit) Digital Audio Remaster With DAR enabled, PCM tracks can be converted and played up to DSD256.
  • Page 56 User Guide ReplayGain You can set the loudness leveling of the volume level. 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. Playback Settings Set how to add a song to Now Playing when a song is selected from a music list.
  • Page 57 User Guide Bluetooth functionality cannot be used while USB audio is being used. S/PDIF Conversion Turn S/PDIF function on/off and choose the output format. Car Mode Turn car mode on/off. Double Tap Wake function If the screen is off, tap the screen twice to turn it back on. When the device is connected to a charger, the screen will remain on.
  • Page 58 User Guide Double-Tap Screen to Wake Wake up the device by double-tapping the screen when off. LED Light Settings Turn LED Indicator on/off and select light options. Date & Time Set the current date and time. Device Name Set the name of the device. The maximum name length is 50 characters.
  • Page 59 User Guide Timer Settings Auto Power Off: The device will automatically power off after the selected amount of time of no user and device activity. Screen Timeout: The screen will turn off after the selected amount of time of no user activity. Sleep Timer: After a set amount of time, playback will stop, and the device will turn off according to the time set in [Auto Power Off].
  • Page 60 User Guide System Information System Information: View model number, firmware version, MAC address and memory usage information. The microSD card can be mounted/dismounted and data can be deleted. Legal information: Check open source licenses and regulations. Formatting the microSD card will delete all data on the memory card.

  • Page 61: 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 62: 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 63 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 SP3000T by connecting to the SP3000T from the external device.
  • Page 64 User Guide 3. Music will be outputted through the SP3000T 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 65: 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 66 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 67: Precautions

    User Guide Device Cautions When a plug is inserted into the unbalanced, balanced, or USB port, do not apply any force or impact to the plug. Do not insert any metal objects (coins, hairpins, etc.) or flammable debris into the device. Do not put heavy objects on the device.

  • Page 68: 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 69: 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 70: 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 71: 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 72 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 73: Registered Trademarks

    User Guide Registered Windows 10, Windows 11, 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 74: 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 75: Specifications

    User Guide Specifi- General Specifications Product Name SP3000T cations Model PPF42 Body Material Stainless Steel with Pure Silver Plating Display 5.5" Full HD 1080x1920 Touch Display Supported Audio WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, Formats DFF, DSF, MQA MQA playback Services (Tidal Masters), Local files, External USB, MQA-CD(ripped) Sampling Rate...

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