Dreamus Astell & Kern AK HB1 User manual

INSTRUCTION BOOK
User Guide
AK HB1

CONTENTS
Before Using the Product
Components
Parts Names
Power
Charging
Connections
Getting Started _01
Button Operations
Listening to Music
Making a Phone Call
Using the App
App screen
Using the Device _02
Safety Precautions
Copyright
Certifications
Registered Trademarks
Disclaimers
Specifications
Miscellaneous _03
02
03
04
06
07
09
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
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19
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20

User Guide
Getting Started 02
Before
Using the
Product
The descriptions contained in this instruction book are
based on the device's default settings.
The content of this user guide may differ from that of
the actual device depending on the manufacturer's
specification changes, and pictures in the user guide
may also differ from the actual device.
Modifying the software provided by the manufacturer
or installing software obtained unofficially may cause
device malfunction or errors, and warranty service
may not be provided.
When connected to a playback device, please check
the volume before wearing earphones or headphones.

User Guide
Charging cable : Use when charging the device.
USB-C to USB-C cable : Use when connecting the
product to a PC or Android device.
USB-C to Lightning cable : Use when connecting the
product to an iOS device.
Quick Start Guide :Basic overview of device functionality.
Warranty Card : Please keep the warranty card, since it
is required when requesting warranty (after-sale) service.
Device User Guide : The User Guide can be downloaded
from the Astell&Kern website: [http://www.astellnkern.
com Support > Download].
Components may change without previous notice to
improve the performance or quality of the device.
Compo-
nents
Getting Started 03
Quick Start Guide
& Warranty Card
USB-C to Lightning
Cable
USB-C to USB-C
Cable
AK HB1 Charging cable

Getting Started 04
User Guide
Parts
Names
The appearance of the device as well as the information
printed and engraved on the device may vary depending
on the manufacturer's specifications.
Media button
Status LED
Power button
Mic.
Bluetooth Pairing button Volume
3.5mm Unbalanced Port
4.4mm Balanced Port
USB Type-C charging/input port
Power/Battery LED

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.
Volume : Turn the wheel to adjust the sound volume.
Power/Battery LED : Displays battery status and
charging status.
Status LED : Displays the connection status and current
music information.
3.5 mm / 4.4 mm Ports : Supports 3.5mm unbalanced
and 4.4mm balanced earphones and headphones to
output sound.
Mic. : Used for calls when connected to mobile device
via Bluetooth.
USB Type-C charging/input port : Use the enclosed
cable to connect with other devices or charge the
product.
User Guide
Getting Started 05

Getting Started 06
User Guide
Factory Reset
1. Pressing and holding the power button and pairing
button simultaneously for over 10 seconds will make
the [Power LED] blink green three times and the
power turn Off.
2. All saved data will be deleted, and all user settings
will be reset.
Using the Reset Function
1. In cases where the device malfunctions or freezes
during use, press and hold the power button and the
media button simultaneously for over 10 seconds,
then release to turn Off the power.
Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn
back on.
If the device does not turn On, use the enclosed charging
cable and charge for at least an hour before turning the
power On again.
If the power remains Off even after charging, initiate a
reset.
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.
Power

Getting Started 07
User Guide
Charging when the Power is Off
1. Connect your product to the supplied charging cable
to charge it through the USB Type-C charging port on
the bottom of the product.
2. When charging starts, the [Power/Battery LED] blinks
in white, and when charging is complete, the LED
turns blue.
Charging while the power is On
1. Quickly press the [Power Button] twice to turn
charging mode on or off.
2. When charging mode is on, the HB1 internal battery
will charge when connected via USB-C cable.
Charging will stop if charging mode is turned off.
3. You can verify charging mode by checking the status
of the [Power/Battery LED].
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.
StatusLED Color
Charging Mode On
Charging Mode Off
Purple light blinks once
Purple light blinks twice
Charging

Getting Started 08
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.
Conversely, if you connect with a mobile device with the
charging mode off, the HB1's battery can drain quickly.
Adjust the charging mode according to the situation.
When using with an iPhone in USB DAC mode, it is
recommended to turn off charging mode.
If you turn off the HB1 and power it back on while
charging mode is off, charging mode is automatically
enabled.
StatusLED Color
10% or below
10~20%
20~60%
60~99%
100%
Red blinking
Red
Yellow
Green
Blue
Checking the Battery Status
1. You can check the current battery status through the
[Power/Battery LED].
2. When the power is On, press the [Power] button
briefly once to display the current battery status with
the [Power/Battery LED].
3. When the battery level is 10% or below, even without
pressing the [Power Button], an alert sound occurs
and the [Power/Battery LED] blinks red.

Getting Started 09
User Guide
Connecting in Bluetooth mode
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. Selecting [AK HB1] from the list of detected devices
will complete pairing with your mobile device, and
the [Status LED] turns blue.
Multi-point Connection
1. While connected to the first Bluetooth device, press
HB1's pairing button for 3 seconds to enter pairing
standby mode.
2. Enter Bluetooth settings on the second device to
connect.
3. Press search for device, and the [HB1] will be
detected, selecting the [HB1] completes pairing with
the second device.
4. Go back to the Bluetooth settings of the first device
and select [HB1] from the [Registered Devices] list,
both devices will be connected simultaneously.
Connec-
tions
If the HB1 does not enter the pairing standby mode,
press the [Bluetooth Pairing Button] on the side of the
product for 3 seconds to enter the pairing standby mode.
A device only needs to be paired once and will
subsequently connect automatically.
Pressing the pairing button for more than 10 seconds
will casue the [Status LED] to blink yellow three times,
and deleting all previously paired device information.