User Manual
PPM12 INSTRUCTION BOOK User Guide CONTENTS Getting Started _01 Package Contents PPM12 at a Glance Power Management Charging Connecti ons Firmware Upgr ade 02 03 04 05 06 11 Using the Device _02 Basic Operations Home Screen N otification Bar S tore AK Connect Listenin 12 g to Music Playlist M anagement USB DA C Installation How to Use USB Audio CD Ripping Using Bluetooth Settings Connecting to a Wireless Network 25 Equalizer Setup 14 15 18 19 31 34 35 36 38 40 45 46 Miscellaneous _03 Safety Precautions Tro ubleshooting Copyrigh t Certifications Specifi cations Registered Tra demarks Disclaimers 49 50 52 52 54 55 55 User Guide Package Contents Contents may be changed without prior notice to improve the performance or quality of the product. PPM12 Protective Film Quick Start Guide & Warranty Card Micro-USB Cable microSD Card Slot Cover Protective Film: Protect the device and its screen. Mic ro-USB Cable: Connect the device to a computer or ch arge the device. Quick Start Guide: Basic overview of device functionality. Warranty Card: The warranty card is required for customer and technical support. Do not misplace the card. User Guide: The User Guide can be downloaded from the Astell&Kern website. [http://www.astellnkern.com/ > Support > Download]. Mic roSD Card Slot Cover: The cover is used to protect the mi croSD card slot when not in use. It is installed on the prod uct by default. Getting Started 2 User Guide PPM12 at a Glance The appearance of the product as well as the printed and engraved information may vary depending on the model. Earphone Jack Power Balanced Audio Pin Map Micro-USB Port R- R+ L+ L - Balanced Audio Port Previous/ Rewind Play/Pause Volume Next/ Fast-Forward microSD Card Slot LCD Touchscreen Home Button Earphones: - Earphone symbol. Output sound to connected earphones. Power: - Power symbol. Turn the screen on and off. Long press - Turn the device on and off. Balanced Out: - Balanced Out symbol Output sound to earphones or headphones that support balanced audio connections. Connect to an external audi o device by using both the earphone port (ground) and b alanced audio port (LR) in conjunction. Micro-USB Port: - DC power symbol Connect to a computer or recharge the device. You can enjo y USB audio by connecting with a portable USB DAC (refer to p. 35). Previous/Rewind: Play the previous song or restart the song. Long press - Rewind. Getting Started 3 Play/Pause: Play or Pause a song. Long press - Show the playback screen. User Guide Next/Fast-Forward: Skip to the next song. Long press: Fast-forward. LCD Touchscreen: Display with touch control. Volume: Control the volume by turning the wheel. microSD Card Slot: - microSD card slot symbol Insert a microSD card and access its files. Home Button: Show the home screen. Power Management Turn On/Off 1. Long-press the [ ] button to turn on the device. 2. While the device is on, long-press the [ ] button to displ ay a shutdown confirmation message. 3. Press [Confirm] to turn off the device. This device has an automatic shutdown feature to reduce battery c onsumption. The device will turn off after a defined period if there i s no user input. [ - Power Saving - Automatic Shutdown] (See p. 4 3) Turn the Screen On/Off 1. While the screen is on, press the [ ] button to turn off t he screen. 2. Press the [ ] button again to turn off the screen. This device has an automatic timeout feature to reduce battery con sumption. The screen will turn off after a defined period of time if t here is no user input. [ - Power Saving - Screen Timeout] (See p. 43) Getting Started 4 User Guide Reset Function 1. In cases of unexpected device failure or freeze, press the [ ] button for 12 seconds to force a shutdown. The devic e can be restarted after a shutdown. The device can be restarted after a shutdown. 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. Charging Charging using PC 1. Connect the device to the PC using the supplied Micro USB cable. Charging starts. Charging time: up to 8 hours (fully discharge, power OFF) You may have to turn on a computer to start charging depending on computer specifications. When charging via PC connection, the charging time may vary dep ending on whether the device is turned on or off. If a computer goes into standby/sleep mode, the device may not be charged depending on computer specifications. The built-in battery will gradually lose capacity over time according to the number of charges/discharges. Do not use any micro-USB cable other than the one supplied with the device. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Charging using the adapter 1. Charging is possible by using the 5V 2A output adapter (sold separately). Charging time: up to 4 hours (fully discharge, power OFF) When using a high-speed charger that is supported with various v oltages such as 5V/9V/12V, the charging may not proceed normally and it may cause the product to malfunction. Getting Started 5 User Guide Connections Earphones/Headphones 1. Connect earphones or headphones to the earphones port. OR Balanced Earphones/Headphones 1. Connect supported earphones or headphones to the balanced port. OR Balanced Audio Device 1. Connect to an external audio device by using the Earphones port and Balanced port in conjunction. Earphones Port (Ground) Balanced Port (LR) Astell & Kern balanced cable (PEF12, PEF21) is not supported. Getting Started 6 User Guide Connecting to a Computer 1. Turn on the device and your PC. 2. Connect the device to your PC as a standard USB device by using a micro-USB cable. [ - Connect USB] Media Device (USB Drive): Transfer files from a PC to the device. DAC input: Listen to music located on a PC through the device. (See p. 34) Mac users need to download and install the MTP program from the Astell&Kern website. [http://www.astellnkern.com Support > Dow nload] For an optimal connection, quit any unnecessary programs before connecting the device to the computer. Only use the micro-USB cable supplied with the device. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Windows XP users require Service Pack 2 and Windows Media Pla yer 10 to be installed for the computer to recognize the USB devic e. Download necessary Service Packs and Windows Media Player from the Microsoft website. http://www.microsoft.com Disconnecting from the Computer 1. Verify that all operations are completed before attempting to disconnect the device from the computer. Disconnecting the device from the computer during an operation ( e.g. file transfer) may corrupt data on the device. Getting Started 7 User Guide Copy Files/Folders to the Device 1. To copy files/folders from your computer, select the desired files/folders and drag & drop them into the USB device. Make sure that the micro-USB cable is securely connected. Note that removing the micro-USB cable or turning off the device or computer during a file transfer may corrupt data on the device. File transfer speeds may be affected depending on the computer and/or OS environment. Getting Started 8 User Guide Delete Files/Folders on the Device 1. Right-click the desired file/folder, and then select [Delete]. 2. Select [Yes] in the [Confirm File/Folder Deletion] window to delete the selected file/folder. Insert/Remove a microSD Card 1. Refer to the diagram and gently insert a microSD card into the microSD c ard slot. 2. To safely remove a microSD card, select [Safely remove S D card] from the Notification Bar or select [Unmount SD card] from [ - System Information]. 3. Gently press the microSD card to release it from the slot. Getting Started 9 User Guide Recommended microSD Cards Brand : SanDisk, Transcend Maximum supported microSD card capacity: 128GB Notes on inserting 128GB microSD card. Do not force the microSD card into the slot. Doing so may cause damage to the device and/or microSD card. Do not repeatedly insert/remove the microSD card. If the microSD card is improperly inserted, it may become immovable or cause damage to the device. Notes on removing a microSD card Be sure to safely unmount and remove the microSD card from the device. Not following the proper procedure may corrupt data and cause serious damage to the system. Do not remove the microSD card while it is in use. Doing so may cause data corruption/deletion, malfunction, and damage to the microSD card. Miscellaneous If the device is unable to recognize the microSD card and/or malf unctions, format the memory card before use. We recommend usi ng the FAT32 format. Using microSD cards other than the recommended brands may cause device malfunction. A microSD card is not included with this device. Please purchase separately. Getting Started 10 User Guide Firmware Upgrade Wi-Fi Update / OTA (Over-the-Air) 1. Connect to a wireless network. 2. When a new firmware version is available, the screen will display a Firmware Update Guide window. 3. Select [Update] and choose the items for update. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions and proceed with the firmware upgrade. Refer to page 45 of the manual for more information on connecting to a wireless network. The firmware upgrade may not initialize if the battery level is too l ow. (A minimum battery level of 50% is required.) Moving to another screen during a file download will cancel the do wnload. Do not disconnect from the wireless network while downloading a f irmware upgrade. Doing so may cause data corruption and/or dam age to the system. If an error occurs or the notice in the Notification Bar disappears d uring an upgrade, download the firmware update again through - Update - System Update]. Getting Started 11 User Guide Basic Operations LCD Touchscreen 1. This device features an LCD touchscreen that allows you to perform operations by touch. Interact with the device by touching the screen to access various features. To prevent damage, do not use a sharp object or use excessive force when touching the screen. Return to the Home Screen 1. Press the [Home] button at any time to return to the Home Screen. Home Screen Using the Device 12 User Guide Moving a list in the home screen 1. You can move the list by dragging the home screen [up] / [down]. Navigating Up/Down in a List 1. Scroll through the list by dragging the list screen [up] and [down]. Using the Device 13 User Guide Home Screen 1 AK CONNECT Launches AK Connect. 2 Current Song Currently playing song information. 3 Search Options View the list of songs by different search options. The search options can be long-pressed and dragged to change the ir locations. Using the Device 14 User Guide Notification Bar 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Using the Device 15 User Guide Notification Bar Expand or collapse the notifi cation bar by dragging the bar down or up, respectively. Wi-Fi Press [ ] to turn Wi-Fi on or off. Bluetooth Press [ ] to turn Bluetooth on or off. EQ Press [ ] to turn the EQ o n or off. The most recent EQ settings are applied by default. Gapless Playback Press [ ] to turn Gapless Playback on or off. Line Out Turn Line Out on or off. Wi-Fi Speakers Turn Wi-Fi speakers on or off. (Must be on the same network.) (The icon will become enabled when AK Connect is turned on.) Notification Notification contents are s Display displayed in this area. File Search Enter keywords to display a list of items containing the search terms. 10 Settings Displays a list of settings. Using the Device 16 User Guide 11 PC Connection Select the appropriate mode when connected to a computer. drive mode for tra Mode DISK :USB nsferring media files. :Listen to music located on a PC through the device. 12 Press [ ] to turn the screen lock Screen Lock on or off. The volume wheel is disabled when the screen lock icon is activated. 13 Press [ Play Mode ] to cycle through different play modes. :Sequential playback. :Shuffle playback. 14 Press [ Repeat Mode ] to cycle through different Repeat modes. :Repeat the entire playlist. :Repeat the current song. :Disable repeat. 15 Please turn on or off USB audio USB Audio output after connecting the device with the portable USB DAC (ref er to p. 35). Turn the CD Ripper on or off. Ripper Power (Enabled when connected to the AK CD Ripper.) 16 Screen Br Use the adjustment bar to co ightness ntrol the display brightness. Long-press [ screen. ] to move to the corresponding Using the Device 17 User Guide Purchasing Music from a Store Conveniently purchase music from the Store when connected to a wireless network. Purchasing Music 1. Connect to a wireless network. 2. Select [Store] from the home screen. 3. Select the desired store. 4. Check the user guide or help menu within each store for detailed information. Refer to page 45 of the manual for more information on connecting to a wireless network. Using the Device 18 User Guide AK CON NECT The PPM12 can access and play back music files stored on a computer on the same network as well as output sound through Astell&Kern speakers. MQS Streaming Server Installation 1. Visit the Astell&Kern website and download the server installer that corresponds to your operating system. [h ttp://www.astellnkern.com > Support > Download]. 2. Run the downloaded installer and follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Check the User Guide within the program for detailed information on using the MQS Streaming Server. System Requirements PC Minimum System Requirements OS : Windows XP, Windows 7/8/10 (32 & 64-bit) Mac Minimum System Requirements OS X 10.7 (Lion) or later Connecting to the AK Connect Server 1. Turn on the server and connect to the same network as the PPM12. Run the MQS Streaming Server on your computer. 2. Turn on [AK Connect] from the device settings. 3. Press [AK Connect] from the home screen. Using the Device 19 User Guide 4. A list of servers on the same network as the PPM12 will be displayed. 5. Scroll the screen left and right to select a server. The selected server will be connected and the server h ome screen will be displayed. 6. Select a search option at the bott om of the server home screen to display a list of music. Refer to page 45 of the manual for more information on connecting to a wireless network. Using the Device 20 User Guide Streaming and Downloading from the Music Server 1. Select a search option from the server Home Screen to display a list of music. 2. Select a song to begin streaming. 3. Press the [ ] button at the upper-right corner of the music list. 4. Select the desired music, and then press the [ ] button at the top of t he screen to begin downloading. A message on the Notification Bar will indicate a completed download. Depending on network conditions, song loading may be slow or st reaming maystutter. Server response may be slow when the server computer is under load. If you do streaming and download at the same time, it may slow d own the device’s response time depending on the speed of Wi-Fi n etwork or server. Terminating music streaming or pressing the item being downloa ded within the Notification Bar will stop the downloading. Using the Device 21 User Guide Selecting Speakers 1. Turn on the speaker(s) to be con nected, and then connect it to th e same network as the PPM12. 2. Turn on [AK Connect] from the device settings. 3. Press [ ] from the notification bar to display a list of speakers available on the same network as the PPM12. 4. Scroll the screen left and right to select a speaker. The selected sp eaker will be connected, and mu sic will be played back through th e speaker. AK Connect Usage Examples Example 1 PPM12 AK T1 LIBRARY SPEAKER Using the Device 22 User Guide Example 2 AK500N PPM12 AK T1 LIBRARY REMOTE SPEAKER Example 3 PPM12 AK500N REMOTE & LIBRARY SPEAKER Using the Device 23 User Guide Example 4 PPM12 AK500N AK T1 LIBRARY REMOTE SPEAKER Example 5 PPM12 LIBRARY or AK Connect APP REMOTE AK T1 SPEAKER AK500N LIBRARY Using the Device 24 User Guide Listening to Music Selecting Music 1. Select a search option at the bottom of the home screen to display the playlist. 2. Select a song from the list to begin playback. Select [Folder] to search music by folder. Continuous Playback: Approximately 10 hours (Basis: FLAC, 16-bit, 44 kHz, unbalanced output, volume 80, EQ off, LCD off) Supported Formats: PCM [8~192kHz(8/16/24bit)], DSD 64/128 Listening to Music Press [ ] at the top of the music list to display music options. : Add the selected file after the current/last song of the current playlist. : Add the selected file to the playlist. : Copy the selected file. : Move the selected file. : Delete the selected file. Select an album cover from the home screen to begin playback. Turn the [Volume Wheel] to adjust the volume. Press [ ] during playback to pause and [ ] to resume pl ayback. You can also pause/resume playback by pressing the [ ] button on the device. Press [ / ] during playback for the previous/next song. Pla y the previous/next song by pressing the [ / ] button on t he device. Long-press [ / ] during playback to rewind/fast-forward. Rew ind/fast-forward by pressing the [ / ] button on the devic e. Using the Device 25 User Guide Drag the progress bar to the desired location during playback. Press the [Home] button on the device to go to the Home Screen. Press the album cover during playback to display an additional screen. : Display the previous screen. : Display the current playlist. Press [ ] next to the playlist to edit the playlist or der. Press [ ] at the top of the music list to display music options. : Add the selected file to the playlist. : Delete the selected file from the playlist. : Add the current song to the playlist. : Display lyrics for the current song. : Display current song information. Using the Device 26 User Guide Playlist Screen Using the Device 27 User Guide 1 Current Locatio Indicates the current location. Press to return to the previous screen. 2 Play All Play all songs from the current playlist. 3 Playlist Displays the playlist for the current location. 4 List Sorting Select a method for sorting the playlist. 5 List View Select a view type for the list of albums. 6 Music O Select the checkbox to apply playlist ptions options. Using the Device 28 User Guide Music Player Screen 10 11 12 13 15 14 PreviousScreen Return to the previous screen. Album Cover Display album covers. Press the album cover to show additional functions. Using the Device 29 User Guide Lyrics Lyrics for the current song. Add to Playlist Add the current song to a playlist. Song Progress Indicates song duration. Details Displays bitrate and sampling Title frequency data. Song title information. File name is displayed when ID3Tag is unavailable. Artist Artist name. Play/Pause Play or pause the current song. 10 Playlist Displays the current playlist. 11 Details Displays current song information. 12 Song Duration Indicates the song’s total duration. Press to switch from elapsed ti me to remaining time. 13 Progress Bar Indicates song progress. Dr ag the indicator to move to t he desired time. 14 Previous/ Rewind Short press: Previous song. Long press: Rewind the current song. 15 Next/ Fast-Forward Short press: Next song. Long press: Fast-forward the current song. Using the Device 30 User Guide Playlist Management Creating a Playlist 1. Press [Playlist - Playlists] from the home screen to display a list of pl aylists. 2. Press [+] at the upper-right corner of the screen. 3. Enter a name for the playlist, and then press [Add] to create a new playlist. Adding a Song to a Playlist 1. Press [Playlists] to display a list of playlists. 2. Select a playlist and press [+ Add] to display a list of songs. 3. Select the desired song, and then press [+ Add] to add the song to the selected playlist. Using the Device 31 User Guide Removing a Song from a Playlist 1. Press [Playlists] to display a list of playlists. 2. Select the desired playlist, and then press [ ] at the top of t he screen. 3. Select the desired song, and then press [ ] to remove the song fro m the selected playlist. Editing the Playlist Order 1. Press [ ] next to the playlist t o modify the playlist order. Playing a Playlist 1. Press [Playlists] to display a list of playlists, and then press [ at the top of the screen. 2. Select the desired playlist for playback. 3. Press [ ] at the top of the screen to add the selected playlist after th e current/last song of the current p laylist. Using the Device 32 User Guide Renaming a Playlist 1. Press [Playlists] to display a list of playlists, and then press [ at the top of the screen. 2. Select a playlist to be renamed. 3. Press [ ] at the top of the screen t o display a rename window. 4. Enter a name for the playlist, and then press [Rename] to save the playlist under a new name. Deleting a Playlist 1. Press [Playlists] to display a list of playlists, and then press [ at the top of the screen. 2. Select the playlist to be deleted. 3. Press [ ] at the top of the screen to delete the selected playlist. Using the Device 33 User Guide USB DAC Installation The USB DAC functionality allows the PPM12 to be recognized as a sound card on a computer. Music from the computer is played through the device’s earphones port for an enhanced listening experience. USB DAC Specifications Supported OS Windows XP (32/64-bit) / Windows 7 (32/64-bit) / Windows 8 (32/64-bit) / Windows 10(32bit/64bit) OS X 10.7 (Lion) or later USB DAC Support Specifications Supported Formats: WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, A PE (Normal, High, Fast), AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz – 96 kHz Bit Rate: 16-bit/24-bit Control the volume with the PPM12's volume wheel. Sound will not play back for files that exceed the supported formats. Volume control is unavailable when the LCD screen is turned off d uring USB DAC connection. The Previous, Play, and Next buttons are unavailable during USB DAC connection. Playback may stutter when computer performance is slow or the USB connection is experiencing heavy usage. There may be issues with audio-to-video synchronization during vi deo playback depending on the sound quality and operating enviro nment. Volume cannot be adjusted via the Windows volume control. The v olume wheel on the device or volume control on the appropriate program must be used to adjust the volume. Using the Device 34 User Guide How to Use USB Audio You can enjoy USB audio by linking with a portable amp and DAC available in the market. How to Link Portable USB DAC 1. Connect the device’s micro USB jack with the portable USB DAC with dedicated cable. 2. Press [ ] after scrolling down the notification bar. 3. Once [ ] is activated, you can enjoy the music through t he portable USB DAC’s audio output jack. The micro USB cable that comes packaged with the device is avail able for power recharging only by connecting with the PC. For instructions on the dedicated cable, please refer to the manual of the portable USB DAC manufacturer. How to Change USB Audio DSD Output Type You can change the output type of DSD data coming out of USB audio. 1. Select a DSD output type on [ - USB audio]. PCM: The device’s DSD is converted into PCM and comes out through USB audio. DoP: The device’s DSD is converted into DoP and comes out through USB audio. The portable USB DAC must be able to receive digital input through the micro USB’s OTG. Output may not be made properly depending on the digital input s pecs of the micro USB of the portable USB DAC. This is not a defect i n the device and not a ground for exchange or refund. In the case of using DoP as a DSD output type, no sound may come out except noise depending on the specs of the portable USB DAC. Using the Device 35 User Guide CD Ripping Connect the AK Ripper (sold separately) to rip CDs. Turning the AK Ripper On/Off 1. You can use the AK ripper once you connect the device w ith the AK ripper and press [ ] after scrolling down the n otification bar. 2. While the AK Ripper is turned on, pull down the notification bar and press the CD ripping icon to stop the AK Ripper operation. Automatic CD Ripping 1. Connect the AK Ripper and insert a CD. 2. The metadata (ID3 tags) for the inserted CD will be retrieved via Gracenote. 3. CD ripping will begin automatically after the metadata has been retrieved. 4. When finished, press [OK] on the results prompt to complete automatic CD ripping. Manual CD Ripping 1. When the AK Ripper is connected and a CD is inserted, the [CD Ripping] menu will be activated on the home screen. 2. Press the [CD Ripping] menu and select the desired file format (FLAC or WAV). 3. The Gracenote database will be searched for matching CD metadata after the file format is selected. 4. When the database search is complete, press [Start] to begin CD ripping. 5. Rip only selected songs. Using the Device 36 User Guide CD Ripping Results : Indicates that CD ripping is complete, or that although an error occurred, CD ripping was successfully comp leted via error correction. : Indicates that the song currently being ripped can be canceled via user input. : Indicates that CD ripping failed due to a scratch on the CD or other similar reasons. Also indicates that CD ripping was canceled due to user interruption. To search the Gracenote database, the PPM12 must be connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi. The database access time may vary depend ing on the network environment. Please note that metadata for certain CDs may not be available on the Gracenote database. You may not access the Home screen while CD ripping is in progre ss. The AK Connect service will be disabled during CD ripping. The se rvice will automatically restart when CD ripping is completed. Music playback will be disabled during CD ripping, and tracks that have been ripped will not be available for playback until the entire CD has been ripped. You can set the desired file format and ripping speed from the [ - CD Ripping] menu. Several attempts at correction will be made for data with errors w hen the feature is enabled under [ - CD Ripping - Error Correction ]. Please note that the CD ripping speed will be affected when this feature is enabled. Using the Device 37 User Guide Using Bl uetooth Connect a Bluetooth device to listen to music wirelessly. Turning Bluetooth On/Off A Bluetooth device must be paired with the PPM12 prior to use. Refer to the Bluetooth device's instruction manual for details. 1. Select [ ] from the Notification B ar, or select [On/Off] from [ Bluetooth]. Bluetooth Pairing 1. Select the appropriate Bluetooth device from the list of available devices. Terminating a Bluetooth Connection 1. Press the connected Bluetooth device and confirm the message prompt to disconnect the device. Using the Device 38 User Guide Removing a Bluetooth Pairing 1. Press [ ] to the right of the p aired device to be redirected to the settings screen. 2. Select [Remove Pairing] to complete the process. Bluetooth Support Specifications Profile: A2DP,aptX Device performance may be affected during Hi-Fi playback. (48 kHz or lower is recommended.) Do not turn off the device while connected to Bluetooth. Power cycle the Bluetooth device in case of malfunction. Pairing methods may differ for each individual Bluetooth device. A lways refer to the respective instruction manual for details. When connecting the product to a Bluetooth device, the distance b etween the two must be within 20 cm. Audio quality will degrade with longer distances, and the pairing may disconnect at a distance of 2 m (6.5 ft) or more. (Distances may vary depending on device and environment.) Crosstalk may be heard while using Bluetooth. For multipoint devices, make the necessary connections prior to u se. Car audio Bluetooth connections are not supported. Malfunction, noise, and other undesirable effects may occur due to the device's battery level and the environment. If signal interference affects data transmission. (e.g. holding the device while wearing a Bluetooth device, holding the device while holding another electronic device, etc.) If the device or Bluetooth headset's radio transmitters are touching parts of the body. If the transmission strength is affected by walls, corners, partitions, etc. If devices using the same frequencies cause interference. (e.g. medical devices, microwave ovens, Wi-Fi, etc.) Areas with an excessive amount of interference or weak signals. (e.g. elevators, underground, etc.) Using the Device 39 User Guide Settings Set up the device according to the user's needs. The settings menu may vary depending on the firmware version. Setup 1. Select [ ] from the home screen notification bar. 2. Select the desired item for setup. Wi-Fi Change wireless network settings and turn Wi-Fi on or off. Refer to page 45 of the manual for more information on setting a wireless network. Bluetooth Connect a Bluetooth device to listen to music wirelessly. Refer to [Using Bluetooth] on page 38 of the manual for more info rmation on setting up a Bluetooth connection. AK CONNECT Set whether to use AK Connect. Using the Device 40 User Guide Equalizer Set the equalizer according to the user's preferences. P ro EQ: EQ Preset recommended by professionals. Use r EQ: Adjust the frequencies according to the user's pre ferences. Supported Formats for EQ: PCM [8 – 192 kHz (8/16/24-bit)] DSD [64/128] Using the equalizer may negatively affect device performance. Ref er to pages 46 - 48 of the manual for more information on using th e equalizer. Gapless Playback Play the next song without any interruptions/silence. Gapless playback is only supported between two files with identical bit rates, sample rates, and channels. Line Out Turn Line Out on or off. Enabling Line Out and pressing [Line Out] on the volume control window will lock the volume level at maximum. Do not use earphones with the Line Out feature enabled. Doing so may cause permanent hearing loss. Display Balanced Out You can display Balanced Out on the volume screen. Using the Device 41 User Guide Left-RightBalance Adjust the left-right balance for earphones/headphones. CDRipping Set the automatic CD ripping function as well as the file format and ripping speed. USB Audio It sets up the output type of DSD coming out through the portable USB DAC. Screen Brightness Adjust screen brightness settings. Theme Change the theme. Date & Time Set the current date and time. Device Name Set the name of the device. The maximum name length is 30 characters. Using the Device 42 User Guide Language Select the display language. Supported languages: English, Korean, Japanese, Chin ese (Simplified/Traditional), French, Russian, German Keyboard Select the keyboard language. Supported languages: English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Russian Power Automatic Shutdown: The device will turn off after a defined period if there is no user input. Screen Timeout: The screen will turn off after a defined period when there is no user input. Sleep Timer: Music playback will stop, and the device will turn off after a defined period. USB Connection Media Device (USB Drive): Connect to a computer to transfer media files. DAC Input: Listen to music located on a PC through the device. Download Select a folder for downloaded files. The default folder is set when using AK Connect to download files. When [Select Folder] is selected, the user is prompted to choose a download folder each time a file is downloaded. Using the Device 43 User Guide Update System Update: Update the system when a new version is found. Application Update: Update the default applications (including the Store) when new versions are found. System Information System Information: View model number, firmware version, and data storage information. The microSD card can be mounted/dismounted, and data can be deleted. Formatting the microSD card will delete all data on the memory c ard. Be sure to backup any important files before formatting. When formatting the microSD card from a computer, be sure to sel ect theFAT32 system. System Restore Database Initialization: Reset the internal database. T he database initialization time may vary depending on t he number of files stored on the device. Default Settings: Revert all user settings back to their original settings. Factory Reset: Delete all user data and restore the device to its original factory settings. Using the Device 44 User Guide Connecting to a Wir eless N etwork Connecting to a Network 1. Long-press [ ] from the Noti fication Bar or select [ Wi-Fi] to display a list of access points (AP). 2. Select the desired AP to connect to the wireless network. Additional information (en cryption key, index, etc.) m ay be required depending on the network settings. 3. Long-press the network name and select [Network Settings] to edit specific network settings. Networks requiring browser or other additional certifications are not supported. Channels 1 through 13 are supported (but channels 12 and 13 are not supported for FCC) Using the Device 45 User Guide Equalizer Setup Equalizer Setup 1. Long-press [EQ] from the Notification Bar, or turn on the feature from [ - Equalizer]. 2. Press [Pro] from the drop-down list and select [Add New]. 3. Enter a name for the custom EQ settings and select [Add]. Using the Device 46 User Guide 4. Adjust the frequencies according to the user's preferences. Reset Equalizer 1. Select the desired EQ setting and select [Reset] to revert the EQ to its default settings. Using the Device 47 User Guide Delete Equalizer 1. Select [Delete] and choose the desired EQ setting for deletion. 2. Press [Confirm] to complete process. Rename Equalizer 1. Select [Rename] and enter a new name for the EQ setting. 2. Press [Rename] to complete the process. Using the Device 48 User Guide Safety Pre cautions Device When a plug is inserted into the earphones, balanced, or USB port, do not apply any force or shock to the plug. Do not insert any metal objects (coins, hairpins, etc.) or flammable debris into the device. Do not place heavy objects on the device. In case the device gets wet (rain, water, chemicals, medi cine, cosmetics, sweat, moisture, etc.), do not power on t he device and allow it to dry thoroughly. Contact the nea rest iriver Customer Support Center. (Malfunctions due to exposure to liquids will be repaired for a fee regardless of the warranty period and such d amage may not be repairable.) Avoid exposing the device to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures (-10℃ - 50℃; 14°F - 122°F) such as th e inside of a car during the summer. Do not store or use in hot and humid places such as saunas. Avoid places with excess moisture, dust, or smoke. Do not use for extended period on blankets, electric blankets, or carpet. Do not place near a fire or in a microwave. Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the product. Do not store for extended periods in a confined space with the power on. Do not place the device near magnetic objects (magnets, televisions, monitors, speakers, etc.). Never use chemicals or cleaning products on the device since they can damage the paint and surface coating. Avoid dropping or subjecting the device to a strong impact (excessive vibration, etc.). Do not press multiple buttons simultaneously. Do not disconnect the micro-USB cable during data transfer. When connecting the micro-USB cable, use a USB port on the back of the PC. Connecting to a defective or dam aged USB port may damage the device. Displaying one image for an extended period may cause screen burn-in (afterimage). Miscellaneous 49 User Guide Using poor quality protective films or adhesive stickers on the screen may cause damage. Do not insert any foreign objects into the earphones port. If playing for extended periods, the device can be very hot, so please keep in mind when using. Other Do not use earphones/headphones or operate the product while operating any type of vehicle. It is not only dangerous but may be a violation of the law in certain regions. Do not use the product during physical activities (driving, walking, hiking, etc.). Always use in a safe environment to avoid the risk of accidents. Always be aware of your surroundings when using the d evice while moving. Avoid using the device during thunderstorms to reduce the possibility of electric shock. If there is a ringing in the ears during or immediately after use, reduce the volume or discontinue using the product and obtain medical advice. Do not listen to music at excessive volumes for extended periods. Do not use the earphones/headphones at excessive volumes. Be careful not to get the earphones/headphones caught in other objects. Do not sleep with earphones in your ears or leave them in for extended periods. Troubleshooting Check for solutions to common problems. 1. The device won't turn on. The battery may need to be recharged. Charge the device for at least one hour and try again. Reset the device and try again. (See p. 5) Miscellaneous 59 User Guide 2. The device will not charge when connected to a computer via USB cable. Use a USB port on the back of the computer, and check that the USB port is functioning properly. Check that the USB cable is connected correctly. 3. The computer won't recognize the device or an error occurs when connected. Use a USB port on the back of the computer. C heck that the USB cable is connected correctly. For Windows XP, verify that Service Pack 2 (or higher) and Windows Media Player 10 (or higher) are installed. Check if the device connects properly on a different computer. 4. The screen turns off repeatedly. The screen turns off automatically after a defined period to reduce battery consumption. Set the time at [ - P ower Saving - Screen Timeout]. 5. The screen does not display images properl y. Check the screen for debris. 6. There is no sound, or there is static/interferenc e. Check that the volume setting is above [0]. Check that the earphones are plugged in properly, and make sure debris isn't obstructing the port connection. Check if the music file is corrupted. Verify that the audio settings have been properly set. (Balanced out, line out, etc.) 7. A file does not play, or the product is unstable when a certain file is used. The following may occur due to the condition of the file: Playback is unstable or difficult. The product may not work normally. The file may sound different from a computer. There may be a difference in the performance of playback or other functions. There may be differences in the playable specs. A file conversion or use of a different file is recommended. Miscellaneous 51 User Guide Copyright iriver Limited retains the rights to patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights related to this manual. No contents of this user manual may be duplicated or repr oduced in any format or by any means without the prior appr oval of iriver. Using or reproducing, in whole or part, the contents of this document is subject to penalties. Software, audio, video, and any other copyrighted contents are protected in accordance with relevant copyright laws. T he user accepts all legal responsibility for the unauthorized r eproduction or distribution of the copyrighted contents from this product. Companies, organizations, products, people, and events used in the examples are not based on actual data. iriver has no intention to be associated with any company, i nstitution, product, person, or incident through this instruction manual, and no such inference should be made. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with applicable copyright laws. © 1999-2017 iriver Limited. All rights reserved. The PPM12 was designed and audio-tuned under the advisement of MSD. Certifications KC / FCC / CE / TELEC Class B Device (Communication equipment for residential use): This is a Class B Device and is registered for EMC requirements for residential use. This device can be used in residential a nd all other areas. The highest reported SAR value for body is 0.642 W/kg. The EUT only can be closed to human body when it in normal operation because only body SAR was evaluated, and etc. FCCID: QDMPPM12 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is su bject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause h armful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfere nce received, including interference that may cause undesired ope ration. Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user's authority to operate the equipment. Miscellaneous 52 User Guide (b) For a Class B digital device or peripheral, the instructions furnished the user shall include the following or similar statement, placed in a prominent location in the text of the manual: NOTE: This equipment h as been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digit al device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are desi gned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency ener gy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, th ere is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular ins tallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfere nce by one or more of the following measures: -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help Body-Worn operation This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the portable music player kept 5mm. from the body. To maintain c ompliance requirements, use only belt-clips, holsters or similar acce ssories that maintain a 5mm separation distance between the user’s Body and the back of the Portable music player, including the antenn a. The use of belt-clips, holsters and similar accessories should not c ontain metallic components in its assembly. The use of accessories t hat do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with CE RF ex posure requirements, and should be avoided. Body-worn accessory exposure conditions “Specific information must be included in the operating manuals to enable users to select body-worn accessories that meet the minimum test separation distance requirements. Users must be fully informed of the operating requirements and restrictions, to the extent that the ty pical user can easily understand the information, to acquire the requi red body-worn accessories to maintain compliance. Instructions on h ow to place and orient a device in body-worn accessories, in accorda nce with the test results, should also be included in the user instruct ions. All supported bodyworn accessory operating configurations mus t be clearly disclosed to users through conspicuous instructions in the user guide and user manual to ensure unsupported operations are av oided. All body-worn accessories containing metallic components mu st be tested for compliance and clearly identified in the operating man ual. The instruction must inform users to avoid using other body-wor n accessories containing metallic components to ensure RF exposure compliance.” Miscellaneous 53 User Guide Specifi - catio ns General Specifications Model PPM12 Body Color Misty Mint Body Material Aluminum Display 3.3-inch WVGA (480x800) Touch Screen Supported Audio WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE (Normal, High, Fast), Formats AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF Sampling Rate FLAC, WAV, ALAC, AIFF : 8kHz ~ 192kHz (8/16/24bits per Sample) DSD : DSD64, Stereo/ DSD128, Stereo Output Level Unbalance 2.3 Vrms/ Balance 2.3 Vrms (Condition No Load) DAC Cirrus Logic CS4398 x 2 (Dual DAC) Decoding Support up to 24bit / 192kHz Bit to Bit Decoding Input Type-B micro-USB Input (Charging & data transfer (PC & Mac)) / Connection Mode: MTP (Media Device) Outputs Phones (3.5 mm) / Balanced Out (2.5 mm, only 4-pole supported) Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz) Bluetooth V4.0 (A2DP, AVRCP, aptX) Dimensions 2.47" (62.8mm) x 3.81" (96.8mm) x 0.60" (15.2mm) Weight 5.26oz(149g) Feature Enhancements Firmware Upgrade Supported (OTA) Operating Temperature -10℃ ~ + 50℃ (14℉ ~ 122℉) Storage Capacity Built-in Memory 64GB[NAND] External Memory microSD (Max. 128 GB) x 1 Battery Capacity 2,500mAh 3.7V Li-Polymer Battery Supported OS Supported OS Windows 7,8,10(32/64bit) MAC OS X 10.7. and up Miscellaneous 54 User Guide Registered Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 and Windows Media Player are trademarks of Trademarks Microsoft Corp. Disclaimers The manufacturer, importer, and distributor shall not be li able for damages including accidental and personal injury due to the improper use or operation of this product. The information in this user manual was written based on current product specifications. The manufacturer, iriver Limited, is adding new complementary features and will continue to apply new technologies in the future. All specifications may be changed without prior notice. Th ere is no warranty against data loss due to the use of this pr oduct. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Miscellaneous 55
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