DREAMUS AK120 Portable Music Player User Manual Manual
IRIVER LIMITED Portable Music Player Manual
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Contents
- 1. Manual
- 2. Addendum
Manual
INSTRUCTION BOOK
User Guide
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Components
Names of parts
Power source management
Connecting
Installing iriver plus4
Getting Started _01
Basic operations
Listening to music
Using Bluetooth
Settings
Using _02
Safety
Problem-solving
Copyright
Certification
Registered trademarks
Escape clause
Other information _03
CONTENTS
User Guide
AK120
Quick start guide
& product warranty
Pouch
Pouch: Protects the device.
Micro USB cable: Connects the product to the
computer and for charging the battery.
Quick start guide: It describes the basic method of
using the product. Product warranty: Please keep the
product warranty in a safe place in the event your iriver
device needs servicing.
Manual: Please read the manual (pdf file) saved as a
PDF file in the product before use.
Components may be changed without notice to improve
the performance or quality of the product.
Components
Product appearance, printed and engraved information
may vary depending on the model.
Names of
parts
Micro USB cable
Earphone /
OPTICAL OUT terminal
Power
Micro SD card slot
OPTICAL IN terminal Micro USB terminal
Getting Started
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Next/
Fastforward
Playback/
Pause
Previous/
Rewind Volume
Touch LCD
Earphone / OPTICAL OUT terminal:
Connect the earphone and output sound through the
earphone.
Use an optical cable to play music stored in the product
on an external device capable of SPDIF-IN.
Power: Short - Turn on and off the screen.
Long - Turn on and off the product.
OPTICAL IN terminal:
Use an optical cable to play music stored in an external
device capable of SPDIF-OUT on the product.
Micro SD card slot:
Insert a Micro SD card into the product to see its stored
files.
Micro USB terminal:
Connect the product to the computer or charge it.
Previous/Rewind: Short - Replay previous music.
Long - Rewind.
Play/Pause: Short - Play/pause.
Long - Display the playback screen.
Next/Fast forward: Short - Play the next music.
Long - Fast forward.
Volume: Turn the wheel to adjust the volume of the sound.
Touch LCD:
Display the screen, and touch the screen to start.
Getting Started
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User Guide
User Guide
This product has the automatic power saving function to
prevent battery consumption. If there is no key operation
within the prescribed period [ - Power Settings -
Automatic Turn Off], the iriver device will be automati-
cally turned offf. (See page 18)
This product has the automatic screen off function to
prevent battery consumption. According to the [ -
Power Settings - Turn Off the Screen] setting, the screen
will be automatically turned 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.
Turn on/off the screen
1.
When on standby, press and hold the [ ] key to turn off.
2. Press the [ ] key once briefly to turn on the screen.
Using the reset function
1. If the product should stop unexpectedly during
operation and the keys no longer function normally,
press the [ ] key and [ ] key simultaneously more
than 7 seconds to reset the product.
Turn on/off
1. Press and hold the [ ] key to turn on.
2.
When on standby, Press and hold the [ ] key to turn off.
Power
source
manage-
ment
Getting Started
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Getting Started
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Connecting
Connecting the earphone
1. Connect the earphone to the earphone terminal of
the product.
Connecting to a computer
1. Turn on the product and computer.
2. When using a Micro USB cable to connect the
product and the computer, the connection mode
selection window will be displayed on the screen.
- Charging & playing: The iriver device can function
normally while being recharged.
User Guide
Use only the Micro USB cable provided 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 iriver
device may not be charged. The charging time is about ?
hours and ?? minutes. (Fully discharged, with power off)
Charge the product while it is turned off. When charging
during 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 the computer.
2. Using a Micro USB cable to connect the product to the
computer automatically recharges the built-in battery.
User Guide
Disconnecting from a computer
1. Click the icon displayed in the task bar of the
computer screen to safely remove it.
2.
Click [OK] to ensure the iriver device can be safely removed.
An icon may be hidden in the task bar depending on the
operating system like Windows XP. Click the 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 iriver device.
Safely remove it after exiting all application programs.
Only remove the iriver device after exiting all application
programs. Failure to do so may result in loss of stored data.
Connect the computer and the iriver device when all
functions are stopped.
Use only the Micro USB cable provided with the product
to ensure safe operation.
Connect the computer and the Micro USB cable only
after all functions have been stopped. Check that it 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 FAT32 file system is
supported so format the iriver device accordingly.
Getting Started
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- Connect a removable disk: It can transmit data
while connected to a computer.
Getting Started
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Please connect the Micro USB cable correctly.
Use caution when copying or moving files. If the
computer or product is turned off or the Micro USB
cable is removed while the file/folder is being copied or
moved, the data may be lost or seriously damaged.
Transmission speed may vary depending on the
computer and OS environment.
Save media files through iriver plus 4. If the files were
saved in the removable disk through file copy,
re-generate the DB in [ - Advanced – Auto Library
Scan]. (See page 18)
Delete the files (folders) of the product
1. Select the file/folder to delete, right-click the mouse,
and select [Delete].
2. Click [Yes] in the [check file/folder/deletion] window
to delete the selected file/folder.
User Guide
Copy files (folder) to the product
1. To copy a file/folder from the computer, select it and
drag&drop it to the drive added by the product.
User Guide
Insert/remove the Micro SD card when the product is
turned off. Do not apply excessive force when inserting
the Micro SD card to avoid damage. It may cause the
failure of the product or the damage of the Micro SD card.
Do not remove the Micro SD card while in use. Doing
so may delete data or damage the iriver device or card.
Recommended SD cards
Brand: SanDisk, Transcend
Insert/separate 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 turned off.
2. Push the card again to remove it.
Getting Started
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Slot 1 (bottom)
Slot 2 (above)
Slot 1 Slot 2
Getting Started
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iriver plus 4 is integrated software that manages multiple
multimedia files. Use iriver plus4 to save PC files in the
iriver device or automatically upgrade the firmware.
Installing
iriver
plus 4
Connecting OPTICAL OUT
1. Use the optical cable to connect an external device
capable of SPDIF-IN to this iriver device to listen to
music through the external device.
Connecting OPTICAL IN
1. Use the optical cable to connect an external device
capable of SPDIF-OUT to listen to music through this
iriver device.
Do not repeatedly insert/remove the Micro SD card.
Improper handling of the Micro SD card may cause
damage to the iriver device or card.
Use of an unauthorized Micro SD card may result in malfunction.
Transmission speed of the Micro SD card may vary
depending on the PC status. Formatting the Micro SD card
deletes all data so back up the card before formatting it.
Format the Micro SD card as FAT.
Format any Micro SD card that is not recognized or
malfunctions.
The Micro SD card is not included in the components
and must be purchased separately.
Micro SD cards up to 32GB may be used with this iriver device.
User Guide
Optical In supported Sample rate: 44.1Khz ~ 192Khz
except 176.4Khz
User Guide
Adding media to the library
1. Follow the media wizard when running iriver plus 4
for the first time.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to add media
files like music, video, photographs and texts in the
computer to the library.
Getting Started
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Installing
1. Run the iriver plus 4 installation program stored in
the internal memory--the program installation
instruction dialog will be displayed.
2. Follow the instructions to complete program installation.
iriver plus4 may also be downloaded from the iriver
homepage (www.iriver.com).
The computer must have the following conditions:
Windows® XP specifications
- Intel® Pentium®Ⅱ 233MHz or faster
- 64MB memory or larger
- 30MB or more free space
- Sound card and speakers supporting 16bit
- Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 or newer
- SVGA or high-resolution monitor (at least 1024x768)
Windows® Vista specifications (Windows® Vista
supports only the 32Bit version.)
- Intel® Pentium®Ⅱ 800MHz or faster
- 512MB memory or larger
- 20MB or more free space
- Sound card and speakers supporting 16bit
- Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 or newer
- SVGA or high-resolution monitor (at least 1024x768)
Windows® 7 specifications
- 1GHz or faster 32Bit processor
- 1GB memory or larger
- 16MB or more free storage space
-
DirectX 9 graphic device using WDDM 1.0 or newer driver
- SVGA or high-resolution monitor (at least 1024x768)
Only files smaller than 4GBytes can be transmitted.
Extracting media from the CD
Getting Started
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Initializing the disk
1. Use the Micro USB cable to connect the iriver device to
the computer’s Micro USB terminal and run iriver plus 4.
2. Select [Device - Initialize disk], and when the window
displayed asks whether you want to continue, click [Start].
3. When initialization is completed, the completion window
will be displayed and the computer will be disconnected.
Once files in the iriver device are deleted, they cannot be
recovered. Back up all files before initializing the disk.
Sending media to the product
1. Use the Micro USB cable to connect the iriver device to
the computer’s Micro USB terminal and run iriver plus 4.
2. Select the file’s check box to send from the computer to
the iriver device, click the [Send] button, or drag&drop the
file to the device icon or device window at the bottom. Check
the file transmission progress in the [File transmission] tab.
3.
When transmission is completed, check that the selected
music has been added to the iriver device’s library.
User Guide
1. Insert a music CD in the CD drive, and run iriver plus 4.
2. Select the check box for the music to extract from
the [CD] tab of iriver plus 4, and click [CD ripping] at
the bottom of the window.
3. When music extraction is completed, select [All music] to
check that the extracted music has been added to the library.
Slot 1 is supported when an external memory card is used.
User Guide
If the battery runs low, firmware update may not be
completed. Do not disconnect the iriver device from
the computer while the firmware update file is being
downloaded.
Disconnect the Micro USB cable after download is
completed.
When the firmware of the iriver device is up-to-date,
the latest version information window will be
displayed.
If the firmware needs to be updated when the iriver
device is connected to the computer, the information
window will be displayed automatically.
Getting Started
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Upgrading the firmware
1. Use the Micro USB cable to connect the iriver device
to the Micro USB terminal of the Internet-connected
computer, and run iriver plus 4.
2. Select [Device - Update firmware], and update the
firmware according to the information window.
Using
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Basic
operations
Using the touch LCD
Listening
to music
1. This iriver device has a touch LCD system that
operates by touching the screen.
Simply touch the desired icon on the screen to
execute it.
Moving up/down in the list
1. Change the list order by dragging the list screen
[down up] / [up down].
Selecting music
1. Select Music Search Method on the home screen to
display the music list.
2. Press the desired song on the list to play it.
Using a sharp object or applying excessive force
when touching the screen may damage it.
Search music by folder in [Folder].
Continuous play time: about ?? hours (MUSIC: FLAC,
16bit, 44KHZ, Volume 37, EQ off, LCD Off)
Supported file formats: FLAC, WAV, WMA, MP3, OGG,
APE FLAC, WAV[8~192KHz (8/16/24bit)], MP3
(8~320Kbps), WMA (8~320Kbps), APE (supported
compression level: Normal, Fast, Hight). Use iriver
plus4 to manage the play list.
User Guide
User Guide
Music play screen
Listening to music
- Turn the [Volume wheel] to adjust the volume.
- Press [ ] during playback to pause, press [ ] to restart.
+ Press the iriver device’s [ ] key to pause/restart.
- Press [ / ] during playback to play the previous
/next music.
+ Alternatively, press the iriver device’s [ / ] key to
play the previous/next music.
- Press and hold the [ / ] key during playback to
rewind/fast forward.
+ Alternatively, press the iriver device’s [ / ] key to
rewind/fast forward.
- Press [ ] to display the previous screen.
- Press [ ] to display the home screen.
- Press [ ] to display the play list.
- The status bar may be moved to the desired section
during playback.
- To display lyrics, press [LYRIC] during playback, press
[CONTROL], to discontinue lyrics.
Present timeAlbum art
Filename
Micro SD card 1/2 inserting status
Lyrics
Progress time of music
Option
Battery
Bluetooth
connection
status
Previous/Rewind
Previous screen
Status bar
Track list
Play/Pause Artist name
Next/
Fast forward
Home screen
Total playtime
of music
Using
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Using
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Music option
1. Press [ ] in the waiting screen or during playback
to display the list of options.
2. Select the desired menu and set it up.
3. Press [ ] to display the previous screen and press
[ ] to display the music play screen.
- Equalizer: Set up the equalizer as desired.
+ Set up the equalizer by adjusting its height.
- Playlist: Add currently playing music to the Playlist.
+ Press [ ] to add a Playlist.
- Music information:
Display information on the currently playing music.
- Repeat mode: Change the repeat mode.
+ :
Repeat-play the entire list of currently playing music.
+ : Repeat-play the currently playing music.
+ : Release the repeat play mode.
- Play mode: Change the play mode.
+ : Play the music saved in memory in sequence.
+ :
Play the music saved in memory in random sequence.
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Using
Bluetooth
Use Bluetooth-supported devices to enjoy music wirelessly.
Connecting Bluetooth
1. Select [ - Bluetooth Setting] from the home screen.
2. Set Bluetooth to [ON] to display the list of Bluetooth-
supported devices.
3. Select the desired device from the list of devices to
connect it to the product.
4. Turn on the product and enjoy music wirelessly.
User Guide
User Guide
Using
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Making/Taking calls during bluetooth connection
Taking calls: Information on incoming calls is displayed
on the device and the device connection is automatically
disabled when call is requested.
Making calls: The connection to the device will be
automatically disabled when call is requested.
Disconnecting Bluetooth
1. Press the connected device to disconnect it.
Bluebooth support specifications
- Profile: HFP, A2DP
- Operation of the device may slow when high audio quality
music files are played. (48KHz or less recommended)
- EQ will not be applied.
Do not turn off the iriver device while connected to Bluetooth.
If Bluetooth malfunctions, turn off the Bluetooth device
and turn it back on.
As registration methods may vary for different Bluetooth
devices, please read the user manual for each device
before connecting it.
When you connect the iriver device to a Bluetooth
device, the distance must be within 20cm.
If the distance between the iriver device and the Bluetooth
device is extended, sound quality will deteriorate and
beyond 3m, the devices will disconnect. (Distance may vary
depending on use environment and Bluetooth device type.)
Crosstalk may occur while Bluetooth is in use.
When using multi-point supported audio equipment,
please connect the device and then enjoy the music.
Deleting Bluetooth
1. Select Bluetooth from the Bluetooth list and drag it
to the left to display the menu list.
2. Press [ ] to delete Bluetooth from the list and
press [ ] to make the menu list disappear.
Using
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Settings Users can set up their own product environment.
The structure of the settings menu may vary depending
on the version of the firmware.
Setup
1. Select [ ] from the home screen.
2. Select the desired item and set it up.
3. Press [ ] to display the previous screen and press
[ ] to display the music play screen.
Date and time
- Set up the present date and time.
User Guide
Connection to car audio devices is not supported.
Malfunction or noise may occur depending on the use
environment and charging state.
- When the user is wearing a Bluetooth device while
holding the iriver device or holding the device in one
hand and a cell phone in the other
- When part of the body touches the radio sender and
receiver of the iriver device or Bluetooth headset
- When the received power is changed by obstacles
like walls, corners and partitions
- When there is radio interference from devices using
the same frequency band like medical devices,
microwave ovens and wireless LAN
-In areas with a great deal of interference like inside
elevators and basements
User Guide
Using
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Other
- System information: The iriver device’s system
information will be displayed.
- Auto Library Scan: The DB of the file will be re-generated.
- Album art screen settings: Configures the display
method of album art on the screen.
- Tutorial: View simple instructions on system use.
- Bluetooth device name: Change the Bluetooth device name.
- Lock Settings: To lock and unlock the producte.
- Rest All Settings: Reset to default settings.
Bluetooth setting
- Use Bluetooth-supported devices to enjoy music
wirelessly. (For details on setup, see [Connecting
Bluetooth] on page 15.)
Display
- Adjust the screen brightness.
Power
- Auto Power Off: Once a certain amount of time
passes without operating the iriver device or buttons,
power will be automatically turned off.
- Backlight Off: Once the specified time passes when
the device is not working, the screen will be turned off.
Languages
- Select the desired language.
Other information
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Safety Related to the iriver device
- Failure to change the screen image may result in
permanent discoloration.
- Do not put or drop metals or flammable foreign materials
on the iriver device (coins, hairpins, matches, lighter fluid.).
- Do not put heavy objects on the iriver device.
- If the iriver device gets wet (beverages, medicines,
sweat), DO NOT turn it on. Wipe dry with a soft cloth
and take it to the nearest iriver service center.
(Problems resulting from exposure to moisture will be
repaired for a fee regardless of the warranty period,
and in some instances, may not be repairable.)
- Do not expose the product to dusty or moist environments.
-
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or alter the iriver device.
- Avoid exposure to direct sunlight or temperatures
exceeding -5℃ ~ 40℃.
- Do not keep the iriver device next to magnets, TVs,
monitors or speakers.
- Do not expose the iriver device to chemicals or
detergents, which may damage the surface.
- Do not drop the iriver device or expose it to strong
impacts or vibrations.
- Do not press two or more keys simultaneously.
- Do not remove the Micro USB cable while sending data.
- When connecting the Micro USB cable, use the USB
port on the back of the PC. Some PC USB ports may
be damaged during assembly.
- Never connect anything other than earphones to the
earphone connection terminal.
- Defective screen protection film or stickers attached
to the screen may dim the image.
User Guide
User Guide
Other
- Do not use the headphone/earphone or operate the
product whule driving a bicycle, automobile or
motorcycle. It not only is dangerous, but also violates
the law in some regions.
- Do not use the product while driving, walking or hiking.
- To avoid accidents, only use the iriver device in a safe place.
-
When using this product while moving, avoid nearby obstacles.
- Do not use the iriver device during thunderstorms.
- Use the lowest volume setting that is comfortable.
Prolonged exposure to high volume may damage hearing.
- Do not use the headphone/earphone at a high volume.
- Make sure that the headphone/earphone does not get
stuck in another object or get caught between other objects.
- Do not fall asleep while using the earphone.
Problem-
solving
Please check!
+ It cannot be turned on.
- Check the battery power level.
Use the Micro USB cable for charging and recheck.
+ It is not charged even when the iriver device is
connected to the computer with the Micro USB cable.
- Check that the Micro USB cable is properly connected.
+
An error occurs on the PC when the Micro USB is connected.
- Check that the Micro USB cable is properly connected.
+ The volume is changed after formatting.
- The volume may vary slightly depending on the OS
of your PC.
Other information
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Other information
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+ The screen turns off repeatedly.
- To reduce power consumption during file playback,
the screen will be turned off after a certain period of
time. Set up time in [ - Power setting - Turn Off
the Screen].
+ The screen does not look normal.
- Check for any foreign material on the screen.
+ There is no sound or there is static.
- Check that the volume is set to [0].
- Check that the earphone terminal is well connected
and remove foreign material from the terminal.
- Check the music file.
+ I cannot connect it to the computer.
- Connect the iriver device to the USB port on the
back of the computer.Connect the iriver device to
the USB port on the back of the computer.
Differences may occur in the output voltage of USB ports.
+ The file is not played back, or the iriver device is
unstable when a certain file is used.
- The following may occur depending on the file,
quality and damage.
Playback may not be smooth or may be difficult.
The product may not work normally.
It may look different than on the PC.
There may be differences in performance like playback speed.
There may be differences in the playable specifications.
- Convert the file or use another file.
Copyright iriver has the patent, trademark right, copyright and other
intellectual property rights related to this instruction book
so no contents may be copied or duplicated in any format
or by any means without the prior approval of iriver.
User Guide
User Guide
Unauthorized use of all or part of this document may
result in legal action. Copyrighted contents like software,
sound sources and video are protected by relevant laws
like the Copyright Act. The user accepts full legal
responsibility for the use of this product to copy or
distribute copyrighted contents without permission.
The names of companies, institutions, products persons
and incidents in this manual are fictional. iriver 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. The user is
responsible for complying with the Copyright Act.
©1999~2013 iriver Limited. All rights reserved.
Certification
KCC / FCC / CE / TELEC
Class B device (broadcasting and communication
equipment for homes):
This device is EMC equipment for homes (class B).
It can be used in all regions.
Registered
trademarks
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista,
Windows 7, and Windows Media Player are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
Other information
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FCCID: QDMAK120
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules,
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Other information
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User Guide
Escape
clause
The manufacturer, importer and agent will not be
responsible for contingent damage including injury or
other damage due to improper use and operation of
this iriver device. The information contained in this
instruction book is based on the current iriver device
specifications. iriver, the manufacturer of this device,
is adding new functions and will continue to apply new
technologies in the future. Specifications are subject to
change without any prior notice to the user.
There is no warranty against data loss due to the use of
this device.