IRiver astell & kern AK100 User manual

INSTRUCTION BOOK
User Guide

What's in the Box?
AK100 at a Glance
Powering Up & Charging
Connecting & Syncing
Using iriver Plus 4
02
02
04
05
09
Getting Started _01
Basic Operation
Listening to Music
Bluetooth Setup
Settings
13
13
15
17
Basics _02
Safety Precautions
Troubleshooting
Copyright
Certification
Registered Trademarks
Addendum
19
20
21
22
22
22
Troubleshooting
and Other Resources _03
CONTENTS

User Guide
Pouch: Use the pouch to protect the AK100 from scratches.
Micro USB cable: Connect the Micro USB cable to a
PC to charge the AK100.
Quick start guide: Basic guide to using the AK100.
Warranty information: Please keep the AK100 warranty
in a safe place in the event your AK100 needs servicing.
Manual: Please read the manual saved as a PDF file in
the AK100 before use.
Components may be changed without notice to
improve the performance or quality of the product.
What's in
the Box?
Product appearance, printed and engraved information
may vary depending on the model.
AK100 at
a Glance Earphone /
OPTICAL OUT Port
Power
Micro SD Card slot
OPTICAL IN Port Micro USB Port
Getting Started 02
AK100
Quick start guide &
warranty information
Micro USB cable
Pouch

Play/Pause
Next/
Fast forward
Previous/
Rewind Volume
Touch
LCD
Earphone / OPTICAL OUT Port:
Plug in the earphone and output sound through the
earphone jack.
Use an optical cable to play music stored in the product
on an external device with a SPDIF-IN (Optical Audio) port.
Power: Short Press - Power the LCD screen on and off.
Long Press - Power the device on and off.
OPTICAL IN Port: Use an optical cable to play music
stored in an external device with a SPDIF-OUT (Optical
Audio) port on the device.
Micro SD Card Slot: Insert a Micro SD card into the
device to access its stored files.
Micro USB Ports: Connect the product to the computer
and/or to charge the AK100.
Previous/Rewind: Short Press - Replay previous track.
Long Press - Rewind.
Play/Pause: Short Press - Play/Pause.
Long Press - Display the playback screen.
Next/Fast Forward: Short Press - Play the next track.
Long Press - Fast forward.
Volume: Turn the wheel to adjust volume.
Touch LCD: Display and touch the screen start.
User Guide
Getting Started 03

User Guide
This product has an automatic power saving function to
prevent excessive battery consumption. If there is no key
operation within the prescribed period [Settings - power
settings - automatically turn off], the device will be
automatically powered off. (See page 18)
This product has an automatic screen off function to
prevent excessive battery consumption. According to the
[Settings - power settings - turn off the screen] setting, the
screen will be automatically powered off if there is no key
operation within the prescribed period. (See page 18)
When using the reset function, the current time and
memory data will not be deleted. Do not use the reset
function while the product is in use. Doing so may
seriously damage the memory.
Power on/off the screen
1. During stand-by mode, press and hold the [ ]
power on/off key to power off.
2. Briefly pressing the [ ] power on/off key once to
power on the screen.
Using the reset function
1. Should the product stop unexpectedly during
operation and the keys are no longer responsive,
press the [ ] previous/rewind key and [ ] power
on/off key simultaneously for 7 seconds to reset the product.
Power on/off
1.
Press and hold the [ ] power on/off key to power on.
2. During stand-by mode, Press and hold the [ ]
power on/off key to power off.
Powering
Up &
Charging
Getting Started 04

Connecting
& Syncing
Connecting the earphone
1. Plug in the earphone to the earphone jack of the AK100.
Connecting to a computer
1. Power on the AK100 and PC or Mac.
2. When using the Micro USB cable to connect AK100
to the computer. The connection mode selection
window will be displayed on the screen.
- Charging & playing: The AK100 can function normally
while being recharged.
User Guide
Use only the Micro USB cable included with the product to
ensure safe operation.
Check that it is connected to a high-power USB 2.0 port.
Connecting to a low-power USB port (some keyboards,
USB hubs without their own power supply, etc.), may
prevent normal charging.
Once the computer goes into standby mode, the device
may not be charged.
Complete charging time is about 5 hours and 30 minutes.
(Fully discharged, with power off)
Charge the product while it is powered off. When charging
during normal operation, the full charge display may not be shown.
Using the product during charging may require additional
time for a full charge or the battery may not fully recharge.
Charge and keep the product at room temperature.
Exposure to excessive heat or cold may adversely affect
charging performance.
Battery performance may decline with age and number of recharges.
Charging
1. Turn on your PC or Mac.
2.
Use the Micro USB cable and connect the AK100 to the
computer to automatically charge the built-in battery.
Getting Started 05

User Guide
Disconnecting from a computer
1. Click the icon displayed in the task bar or desktop of
the computer to safely disconnect the AK100.
2. Click [Ok] to ensure the AK100 can be safely removed.
The icon may be hidden in the task bar depending on the
operating system. For example: For Windows XP, click the
expand icon to display it on the screen.
When using application programs like Windows Explorer
or Windows Media Player, it may be unsafe to remove the
while using the program.
Only remove the AK100 only after exiting all applications
and programs. Failure to do so may result in loss of stored
data.
Connect the computer and the AK100 when all functions
are stopped.
Use only the Micro USB cable provided with the AK100 to
ensure safe operation.
Connect the computer and the Micro USB cable only after
all functions of the AK100 have been stopped.
Check that the AK100 is connected to a high-power USB
2.0 port. Connecting to a keyboard or a USB hub without
its own power supply may prevent normal operation.
Only the FAT32 file system is supported. Please format the
AK100 accordingly.
- Connect a removable disk: Transfer data while
connected to a computer.
Getting Started 06

Please connect the Micro USB cable properly.
Please use caution when copying or moving files. If the
computer or product is powered off or the Micro USB
cable is removed while the file/folder is being copied or
moved, data may be lost or become seriously damaged.
Transmission speed may vary depending on the computer
and the OS environment.
Save media files through iriver plus4. If the files were
saved in the removable disk through file copy, re-generate
the DB in the Settings menu. [Settings -> Advanced -> Auto
Library Scan]. (See page 18)
Delete files & folders in the AK100
1. Select the file/folder to delete, right-click, and select
[Delete].
2. Click [Yes] in the [check file/folder/deletion] window
to delete the selected file/folder.
User Guide
Copy files & folders to the AK100
1. To copy a file/folder from the computer, select the
file and use the drag & drop method to add the files
to the device.
Getting Started 07

User Guide
Insert/remove the Micro SD card when the product is
powered off.
To avoid damage, do not apply excessive force when
inserting the Micro SD card.
Do not remove the Micro SD card while in use. Doing so
may delete data, damage the AK100 or cause damage to
the Micro SD card.
Do not repeatedly insert/remove the Micro SD card.
Recommended SD Cards
Brand: SanDisk, Transcend
Insert/remove the Micro SD card
1. Gently push to insert the SD card in the SD card slot
as shown in the figure while the product is powered off.
2. Gently press the Micro SD card again to remove it.
Getting Started 08
Slot1
Slot2

iriver plus4 is an integrated software that can manage
multiple multimedia files. Use iriver plus4 to save files
to the AK100 or automatically upgrade the software.
Installing
iriver
plus 4
Connecting OPTICAL OUT
1. Use the optical cable to connect an external device
with a SPDIF-IN port, to the AK100 to listen to music
through an external device.
Connecting OPTICAL IN
1. Use the optical cable to connect an external device
with a SPDIF-IN port, to listen to music through the
AK100.
Improper handling of the Micro SD card may cause
damage to the AK100 or to the Micro SD card.
Use of an unauthorized Micro SD card may result in
malfunction of the AK100.
Transfer speed of the Micro SD card may vary depending
on the PC status.
Formatting the Micro SD card deletes all data. Please back
up the card before formatting it.
Please format the Micro SD card as FAT.
Please format any Micro SD card that is not recognized or
may cause damage to the AK100 or to the Micro SD card.
The Micro SD card is not included in the components and
must be purchased separately.
Micro SD cards up to 32GB are supported with the AK100.
User Guide
Getting Started 09
Optical In supported sample rate: 44.1kHz ~ 192kHz
except for 176.4kHz