Astell & Kern IRIVER PPF31 User manual

PPF31
INSTRUCTIONBOOK
UserGuide

Package Contents Desc
ription of Each Part Po
wer Management Char
ging
Connections Firm
ware Upgrade
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03
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Getting Started _01
Basic Operations
Home Screen N
otification Bar
Purchasing Music from Store
AKCONNECT
Listening toMusic
Manage Playlist
USB DAC Installation
How to Use USB Audio
Automatic CDRipping
Using Bluetooth Setti
ngs
Connecting to Wi-Fi
Equalizer Setup
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Using the Device _02
Safety cautions Troubl
eshooting Copyright C
ertifications Registere
d Trademarks Disclai
mers Specifications
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Miscellaneous _03
CONTENTS

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PPF31
Micro SD Card Slot Cover
Type-C USBCable
Protective Film: Protects the product’s screen.
Type-C USB Cable: Connects the product to the PCor
charges the product.
Quick Start Guide: It describes the basic method of using
the product.
Warranty Card: The warranty card is required for customer
services. Keep the warranty card for technical support.
User Guide: The User Guide can be downloaded from the
Astell&Kern website.
[http://www.astellnkern.com/ > Support > Download]. Micr
o SD Card Slot Cover: Protects the micro SD card slot wh
en not in use. It is installed on the product by default.
Contents may be changed without prior notice to improve the
performance or quality of the product.
Package
Contents
Protective Film Quick Start Guide
& WarrantyCard
The product does not include any micro USB cable.
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engraved information may vary depending on the model.
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Description The appearance of the product as well as the printed and
of Each
Part
LCD
Touchscreen
HomeButton
3.5mm Unbalanced Port: Connects to the earphones and the
headphones with 3.5mm unbalanced ports.
2.5mm Balanced Port: Connects to earphones and headphones
with 2.5mm balance ports for audio output.
Balanced Port for External Devices: Provides balanced output
when connected with an external device.
Micro SD Card Slot: Reads the files on the inserted micro SD card.
Type-C USB Port: Connect to a computer or recharge the device.
Power/Volume:Turn the wheel to adjust the volume of the sound.
Click: Turns the screen on and off.
Click and Hold - Turns the device on and off.
LCD Touchscreen: Display the screen, and touch it to start.
Next/FF
Previous/
Rewind
Replay/Pause Power/
Volume
3.5mm Unbalanced Port
microSDcard slot
2.5mm BalancedPort
Balanced Portfor
ExternalDevices
Type-C USBPort
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Previous/Rewind:
Short press - Plays the previous song or restarts the song.
Long press - Rewinds.
Play/Pause: Short press - Plays/pauses.
Long press - Returns to the playback screen.
Next/FF: Short press - Plays the next music.
Long press - Fast-forwards.
Home Button: Returns to the home screen.
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Resetting the device will not affect the stored data or time setting.
Do not use the reset function while the product is in use. Doing so
may corrupt the data on the device.
This device has an automatic timeout feature to save battery power.
The screen will turn off if there is no user input during the period
defined in [Menu - Power - Screen Timeout]. (See Page 45.)
Reset Function
1. In cases of unexpected device failure or freeze, press
[Power] for 12 seconds to force a shutdown.
The device can be restarted after a shutdown.
Turn the Screen On/Off
1. While the screen is on, press the [Power/Volume] to turn
off thescreen.
2. Press [Power/Volume] again to turn it on.
This device has an automatic shutdown feature to save battery po
wer. The device will turn off if there is no user input during the pe
riod defined in [Menu - Power - Automatic Shutdown] (See Page 4
5.)
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Turning on/offPower
1. Long-press the [Power/Volume] to turn on the device.
2. While the device is on, long-press the [Power/Volume] to
shut down the device. A confirmation message will appear.
3. Press [Confirm] to turn off the device.
Power
Manage-
ment

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Charging Time: Maximum 8 hours (Completely run-down and pow
er-off) Depending on the PC specifications, the charging process
may require turning on the PC.
When charging via PC connection, the charging time may vary dep
ending on whether the device is turned on or off.
Some PCs in power-saving mode may not charge the device.
The built-in battery will gradually lose capacity over time with rep
eated charging/running-down.
Do not use cables other than Type-C USB cable and micro USB ca
ble. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
Charging ViaPC
1. Connecting to PC via Type-C USB cable will also charge
theproduct.
Fast charging: Maximum 2 hours (Completely run-down, Power-off,
9V 1.67A adapter) / Normal charging: Maximum 2 hours (Complet
ely run-down, Power-off, 5V 2Aadapter)
A fast charger of 9V 1.67A may be used. Using a 12V adapter will not
charge the product and may causemalfunctions.
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Charging ViaAdapter
1. Commercially available 9V 1.67A adapters may be used f
orcharging.
Charging

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Connec-
tions
3.5mm UnbalancePort
1. Connect earphones or headphones to the 3.5mm
unbalanced port.
OR
Connect to the 2.5mm Balanced Port
1. Connect earphones and headphonesto the 2.5mm balance port.
OR
Balanced AudioDevice
1. Connect to an external audio device by using the Earphones
port and Balanced port in conjunction.
Earphones BalancedPort(LR)
Port (Ground)
Astell & Kern balanced cable (PEF12, PEF21) is not supported.
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Mac users need to download and install the MTP program from the
Astell&Kern website. [http://www.astellnkern.com > Support > Do
wnload]
For an optimal connection, quit any unnecessary programs before
connecting the device to the computer.
Do not use cables other than the Type-C USB cable provided with the
product.
Windows XP users require Service Pack 2 and Windows Media Pla
yer 10 to be installed for the computer to recognize the USB device. Do
wnload Windows Media Player and required Service Packs from th
e Microsoft website.http://www.microsoft.com
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Connecting to PC
1. Turn on the device and your PC.
2. Connecting the product to PC using Type-C USB cable will
follow the [Menu - USB Connection] settings.
Media Device (USB Drive): Transfer files from a PC to the
device.
DAC Input: Listen to music on a connected PC through
the device. (See Page 36.)
Disconnecting from theComputer
1. Disconnect the Type-C USB cable after the transfer
between the product and PC is completed.
Disconnecting the device from the computer during an operation (
e.g., file transfer) may corrupt data on the device.
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Copy Files (Folders) to the Product
1. To copy files/folders from your computer, select the desired
files/folders and drag & drop them into the USB device.
Connect the Type-C USBcable correctly.
Turning off the product or disconnecting the Type-C USB cable while
copying or moving files/folders may cause serious damage to the
memory.
File transfer speeds may be affected by the computer and/or the OS
environment.
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