iBasso Audio DX160 User manual

USER GUIDE
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Android Basic Features Introduction
WiFi Connection/Bluetooth Connection
Contents
Package Components
Main Features
Specifications
Names of Parts & Functions
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7-12
13-25
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Application (APP) Installation/App， to Uninstall/USB Connections
15-17
Power Off/Reboot 25
System Settings 18-24
iBasso Mango Music Player Application 25-57
Playback Screen (home screen) 25
Music Screen 26-36
Settings Screen 37-57
MQA 58

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Package Components
DX160 Player
Type-C Cable
Clear TPU
protection case
Screen Protector
Quick Start Guide Warranty Card
数字音乐播放器

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Type-C Cable：
Clear TPU protection case：
Screen Protector：
Warranty Card：
Quick Start Guide:
Connect the Type-C cable to a computer for charging,
data transfer, and USB-DAC function.
Use the Clear TPU protection case to protect the DX160’s
chassis from scratches.
Use the screen protector to protect the DX160’s screen
from scratches.
The warranty card will be requested at the time of
warranty repair. Please retain the warranty card.
This reviews the basic functions of the DX160.

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Main Features
- Dual Cirrus CS43198 DAC Chips.
- Bit for Bit Playback With Support up to 32bit/384kHz.
- Support of Native DSD up to 256x.
- 5.0" IPS Full Screen with On Cell Capacitive Touch Panel.
- CNC Aluminum Frame （1080*1920）, With Curved Glass
Rear Panel.
- Support of QC3.0, PD2.0, & MTK PE Plus Quick Charge.
- Allows for USB-DAC Mode.
- 8-core CPU.
- 4.4mm Balanced OutPut, 3.5mm Single Ended Output That
Functions as Single Ended Phone Out, Line Out, and Coaxial
Out.
- 2GB LPDDR3.
- 32G of Internal Memory.
- 5G WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0.
- Support SDXC and SDHC Micro SD Cards.
- Audio Formats Supported: MQA, APE, FLAC,WAV, WMA,
AAC, ALAC, AIFF, OGG, MP3, DFF, DSF and DXD.

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- 3200mAh 3.8V Li-Polymer Battery.
- 13 Hours Play Time.
- Support for M3U Playlists.

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Specifications
Output Level :
Frequency Response :
S/N :
THD+N :
Crosstalk :
Output Level :
Frequency Response :
S/N :
THD+N :
Crosstalk :
Output Level :
Frequency Response :
S/N :
THD+N :
Crosstalk :
6.4Vrms
10Hz~40kHz+/-0.15 dB
130 dB
0.00022% (no load)
0.00022% (32Ωload，3Vrms）
-125dB
3.2Vrms
10Hz~40kHz+/-0.15 dB
125dB
0.0004% (no load)
0.0007% (32Ωload，3Vrms）
-115dB
3.2Vrms
10Hz~40kHz+/-0.15dB
125dB
0.00035% (no load)
-113dB
13 hours.
(The play time varies with different
resolutions and headphone/IEM loads.)
4.4mm Balanced Output :
3.5mm Headphone Out :
Line Out :
Average Play Time:

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Names of Parts & Functions
Micro SD Card Slot
Type-C Port
Phone Port/Line Out Port/
Coaxial Output Port
Balanced Phone Port

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Coaxial Output Port:
Use a mini optical cable to play music stored in the DX160 on an
external device with a coaxial input port. Before using the coaxial
output, make sure SPDIF is selected on the 3.5 interface of the
drop-down notification bar.
Type-C Port：
Connect the DX160 to a computer or a USB charger to charge
the DX160. Connect the DX160 to a computer to allow the DX160
to work as a card reader as a card reader or an external storage.
Connect the DX160 to an OTG storage device to play music files.
Connect the DX160 to a PC or a Mac computer to work as a USB
DAC.
Line Out Port:
Use a 3.5 to 3.5 interconnect cable to play music stored in the
DX160 on an external amplifier with a line in port.
Phone Port:
Plug in the single-ended earphone and output sound through the
phone port.
Balanced Phone Port:
Plug in the 4.4mm balanced earphone and output sound through
the Balanced phone port.
Micro SD Card Slot:
Insert a Micro SD card into the DX160 to access its stored files.

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Volume Control
Wheel
Next/Fast Forward
Play/Pause
Previous/Rewind
Type-C
5.0inch LCD
Power
Line Out Port/
Phone Port
Balanced Phone Port

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Power/System Switching：
Volume Control Wheel：
Previous/Rewind：
Next/Fast Forward：
Play/Pause：
Rotate the wheel upward to increase the volume.
Rotate the wheel downward to decrease the volume.
Short Press - Play the next track.
Long Press - Fast forward.
Short Press - Play/Pause.
Short Press - Replay previous track.
Long Press - Rewind.
Short Press - Power the LCD screen on and off.
Long Press - To display the pop up window with two options that
are Power off and Reboot.

Power on/off:
1. Press and hold the power button to power on.
2. After the DX160 is powered on, a long press of the
Power button to display the pop up window, press
Power Off button to power off the DX160.
Power on/off the screen:
Single press the power button to power on/off the screen after
the DX160 was powered on.
Reset:
When the DX160 stop unexpectedly during operation and the
keys are no longer responsive, press and hold the power button
for 10 seconds to reset the DX160.
Charging:
DX160 supports three quick charge protocols, QC3.0, PD2.0,
and MTK PE Plus. Charging can be done with a standard 5V
USB charger or with quick charger that is compliant the stated
3 protocols. A full charge takes about 1.5 hours with the afore
mentioned quick charge types.
Basic Operation:
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The DX160 can work as a USB DAC for Windows PC, Mac
computer, and Linux computer.
It is driver free on Mac computer and Linux computer. For
Windows PC, one can download the driver from iBasso. com
and install it following the steps, before using the USB DAC
function.
Connecting to a computer to work as a
USB DAC:
The following is the instruction:
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The DX160 supports up to 32bit/384kHz PCM, and
native DSD up to 256x when be used as a USB-DAC.
1. Power on the DX160.
2. Press the DAC on button on Settings/DAC.
3. The“USB DAC”screen will be shown on the DX160.
4. Connect the DX160 to a computer via the furnished
type-C Cable.
5. Select “Bravo HD”as the audio output device. Then
one can play music on the computer and listen it via
the DX160.

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Android Basic Features
Introduction
WiFi Connection:
① On the Android desktop, from the top, swipe down
the screen to display the notification bar.
② Press the Wireless local area network(WLAN) to turn
on the WiFi function. The first time you enter the WLAN,
you need to choose the hot spot you will be using and
enter the password. From this point forward your
password for this hotspot will be remembered and you
simply press the WLAN icon to connect to the WiFi
internet.

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Bluetooth Connection:
① On the Android desktop, swipe down from the top
of the screen to display the notification bar.
② Press the Bluetooth icon to turn on the Bluetooth
function. The DX160 will automatically search for
the nearby Bluetooth device. At the same time, the
DX160 will be visible to the nearby devices. Choose
the device that you would like to pair with. After
the device has been paired, you can use the DX160
in the Bluetooth mode.

APP Installation:
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① APKPure and CoolAPK are pre-installed on the
DX160. They are similar to Play Store.
② Launch one of them.
③ Search for the APP that you would like to install.
④ Download the APP and install it.

App, to Uninstall:
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① Press the internet browser on the desktop.
② Enter the website address of the APP.
③ Find the download icon on the website and start
the download.
④ Return to the desktop and open the download
manager.
⑤ Press the downloaded app and install it.

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USB Connections:
① Connect the DX160 to a computer using the furnished
type-C cable.
② Swipe down the screen from the topto display the
notification bar.
③ Press the USB connection icon to choose the type
of USB use.
Charging:
This only charges the DX160.
File Transfers:
Transfer files to Windows or Mac (MTP).
Photo Transfer (PTP):
Transfer photos or files if MTP is not supported.

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System Settings:
PressSettings icon on the DX160 desktop to go into system
settings.

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Audio Settings:
① Gain:
One of the two gains can be selected.
② Digital Filter:
A total of four filters are available for user setting.
These are designed by the chip manufacturer and
are included as an option.
③Volume Limitation:
This sets the volume to a maximumpresetpoint.
④ Volume Control Wheel:
Volume control wheel enabled after the screen is off.
Press Settings Icon, then press Audio Settings.