DREAMUS PPM41 AK KANN User Manual

IRIVER LIMITED AK KANN

User Manual

PPM41 INSTRUCTIONBOOK User Guide
Package Contents PPM41 at a Glance Power Management Charging Connecti ons Firmware Upgr ade 02 03 04 05 06 11 Getting Started _01 Basic Operations Home Screen N otification Bar S tore AK Connect Listenin g to Music Playlist M anagement USB DA CInstallation How to Use USB Audio CD Ripping Using Bluetooth Settings Connecting to a Wireless Network Equalizer Setup 12 14 15 18 19 25 31 34 35 36 38 40 45 46 Using the Device _02 Safety Precautions Tro ubleshooting Copyrigh t Certifications Specifi cations Registered Tra demarks Disclaimers 49 50 52 52 54 56 56 Miscellaneous _03 CONTENTS
UserGuide PPM41 Micro-USB Cable microSD Card Slot Cover Protective Film: Protect the device and its screen. Mic ro-USB Cable: Connect the device to a computeror 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. Contents may be changed without prior notice to improve the performance or quality of the product. Package Contents Protective Film Quick Start Guide & Warranty Card Getting Started 2
Earphones: Output sound to connected earphones. Power: Turn the screen on and off. Long press - Turn the device on and off. Balanced Out: Output sound to earphones or headphones that support balanced audio connections. Connect to an external audio device by using both the earphone port (g round) and balanced audio port (LR) in conjunction. Micro-USB Port: Connect to a computer or recharge the d evice. You can enjoy 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. Play/Pause: Play or Pause a song. Long press - Show the playback screen. UserGuide The appearance of the product as well as the printed and engraved information may vary depending on the model. PPM41 at a Gla nce LCD Touchscreen Home Button Earphone Jack Power Micro-USB Port Balanced Audio Port Volume Getting Started 3
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) 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) Turn the Screen On/Off 1. While the screen is on, press the [ ] button to turn off thescreen. 2. Press the [ ] button again to turn off the screen. Turn On/Off 1. Long-press the [ ] button to turn on the device. 2. While the device is on, long-press the [ ] button to display a shutdown confirmation message. 3. Press [Confirm] to turn off the device. Power Manage- ment UserGuide Next/Fast-Forward: Skip to thenext song. Long press: Fast-forward. L CD Touchscreen: Display with touch control. Vol ume: Control the volume by turning the wheel. microSD Card Slot: Insert a microSD card and access its files. Home Button: Show the home screen. Getting Started 4
UserGuide Reset Function 1. In cases of unexpected device failure or freeze, press the [ ] button for 12 seconds to force a shutdown. The device 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 time: up to 8 hours (fully discharge, power OFF) You may have to turn on a computer to start charging depending on computerspecifications. 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 batterywill gradually lose capacityover 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 causea malfunction. 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. Charging using PC 1. Connect the device to the PC using the supplied Micro USB cable. Charging starts. Charging using the adapter 1. Charging is possible by using the 9V 1.67A output adapter (sold separately). Charging Getting Started 5
UserGuide Connec- tions 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 Balanced Port(LR) (Ground) Astell & Kern balanced cable (PEF12, PEF21) is not supported. Getting Started 6
UserGuide 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 causea 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
UserGuide Copy Files/Folders to the Device 1. Tocopy 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 OSenvironment. Getting Started 8
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. UserGuide Delete Files/Folderson 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. Getting Started 9
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 repeatedlyinsert/remove the microSD card. If the microSDcardis improperlyinserted,it maybecome immovable or causedamage 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 causeserious 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 cardbefore use. We recommend usi ngthe FAT32 format. Using microSD cards other than the recommended brands may causedevice malfunction. A microSD card is not included with this device. Please purchase separately. UserGuide Recommended microSDCards Brand : SanDisk, Transcend Getting Started 10
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 thesystem. 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]. User Guide 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. Firmware Upgrade Getting Started 11
Toprevent damage, do not use a sharp object or use excessive force when touching thescreen. Basic LCDTouchscreen Operations 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. UserGuide HomeScreen Using the Device 12 Return to the Home Screen 1. Press the [Home] button at any time to return to the Home Screen.
UserGuide 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
UserGuide Launches AK Connect. Currently playing song information. View the list of songs by different search options. 1 AK CONNECT 2 CurrentSong 3 Search Options 1 2 3 Home Screen The search options can be long-pressed and dragged to change the irlocations. Using the Device 14
UserGuide 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 8 3 4 5 6 7 Notification 1 Bar 2 Using the Device 15
UserGuide n or off. The most recent EQ settings are applied by default. 1 Notification Bar Expand or collapse the notifi cation bar by dragging the bar down or up, respectively. 2 Wi-Fi Press [ ] to turn Wi-Fi on or off. 3 Bluetooth Press [ ] to turn Bluetooth on or off. 4 EQ Press [ ] to turn the EQ o 5 Gapless Press [ ] to turn Gapless Playback Playback on or off. 6 Line Out Turn Line Out on or off. 7 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.) 8 Notification s Display Notification contents are displayed in this area. 9 FileSearch Enter keywords to display a list of items containing the search terms. 10 Settings Displays a list of settings. Using the Device 16
Long-press [ / / / / ] to move to the corresponding screen. UserGuide Mode ScreenLock Play Mode Repeat Mode USB Audio Ripper Power Screen Br ightness 11 12 13 14 15 16 PC Connection Select the appropriate mode Press [ ] to turn the screen lock on or off. The volume wheel is disabled whenthescreenlock icon is activated. Press [ ] to cycle through different playmodes. :Sequential playback. :Shuffle playback. Press [ ] to cycle through different Repeatmodes. :Repeat the entire playlist. :Repeat the current song. :Disable repeat. Please turn on or off USB audio output after connecting thedevice with the portable USB DAC (ref er to p. 35). Turn the CD Ripper on or off. (Enabled when connected to the AK CD Ripper.) Use the adjustment bar to co ntrol the display brightness. when connected to a computer. DISK :USB drive mode for tra nsferring media files. :Listen to music located on a PC through the device. Using the Device 17
Refer to page 45of the manual for more information on connecting 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. Using the Device 18 connected to a wireless network. UserGuide Purchasing Conveniently purchase music from the Store when Music from a Store
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 UserGuide 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. The PPM41 can access and play back music files stored o n a computer on the same network as well as output soun d through Astell&Kern speakers. AK CON NECT Connecting to the AK Connect Server 1. Turn on the server and connect to the same network as the PPM41 Run the MQS Streaming Server on your computer. 2. Turn on [AK Connect] from the device settings. 3. Press [AK Connect] from thehome screen. Using the Device 19
UserGuide 4. A list of servers on the same network as the PPM41 will b e 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 45of the manual for more information on connecting to a wireless network. Using the Device 20
UserGuide 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 atthe 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 etworkor server. Terminating music streaming or pressing the item being downloa ded withinthe Notification Bar will stop the downloading. Using the Device 21
UserGuide Selecting Speakers 1. Turn on the speaker(s) to be con nected, and then connect it to th e same network as the PPM41. 2. Turn on [AK Connect] from the devicesettings. 3. Press [ ] from the notification bar to display a list of speakers available on the same network as the PPM41. 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 LIBRARY SPEAKER AK T1 PPM41 Using the Device 22
UserGuide Example 2 Example 3 AK500N LIBRARY REMOTE SPEAKER AK T1 PPM41 REMOTE & LIBRARY PPM41 SPEAKER AK500N Using the Device 23
UserGuide Example 4 Example 5 LIBRARY SPEAKER AK T1 PPM41 AK500N REMOTE SPEAKER AK T1 LIBRARY PPM41 REMOTE or AKConnectAPP AK500N LIBRARY Using the Device 24
UserGuide 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. Listening toMusic Press [ ] at the top of the music list to display music options. : Add the selected file after the current/last song of the currentplaylist. : 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 hedevice. Long-press [ / ] during playback to rewind/fast-forward. Rew ind/fast-forward by pressing the [ / ] button on the devic e. 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 Using the Device 25
UserGuide 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
UserGuide Playlist Screen 1 2 4 5 6 3 Using the Device 27
UserGuide Select a view type for the list of albums. Using the Device 28 Select the checkbox to apply playlist options. 1 Current Locatio n Indicates the currentlocation. Press to return to the previous screen. 2 PlayAll 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 6Music O ptions
1 12 11 10 5 4 2 3 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 UserGuide Music Player Screen Return to the previous screen. Display album covers. Press the album cover to show additional functions. PreviousScreen Album Cover 1 2 Using the Device 29
UserGuide Lyrics for the current song. Add the current song to a playlist. Indicates song duration. Displays bitrate and sampling frequency data. Song title information. File name is displayed when ID3Tag is unavailable. Artist name. Play or pause the current song. Displays the current playlist. Displays current song information. Indicates the song’s total duration. Press to switch from elapsed ti me to remaining time. Indicates song progress. Dr ag the indicator to move to t he desired time. Short press: Previous song. Long press: Rewind the current song. Short press: Next song. Long press: Fast-forward the current song. Add toPlaylist Song Progress Details Title Artist Play/Pause Song Duration Progress Bar Previous/ Rewind Next/ Fast-Forward 3 Lyrics 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Playlist 11 Details 12 13 14 15 Using the Device 30
UserGuide Playlist Manage- ment Using the Device 31 Creating aPlaylist 1. Press [Playlist - Playlists] from the home screen to display a list of pl aylists. 2. Press [+] at the upper-right corner of thescreen. 3. Enter a name for the playlist, and then press [Add] to create a newplaylist. 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 listof songs. 3. Select the desired song, and then press [+ Add] to add the song to the selectedplaylist.
UserGuide 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
UserGuide Deleting aPlaylist 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. ] Renaming aPlaylist 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. Using the Device 33
UserGuide USB DAC USB DACSpecifications 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 PPM41's volume wheel. The USB DAC functionality allows the PPM41 to be Installation 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. 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 DACconnection. Playback may stutter when computer performance is slow or the USB connectionis 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
UserGuide 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. 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 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. 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
UserGuide 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 CDRipping 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 CDripping. 5. Rip only selected songs. Using the Device 36
To search the Gracenote database, the PPM41 must be connected t o the Internet via Wi-Fi. The database access time may vary depe nding on the networkenvironment. Please note that metadata for certain CDs may not be available on the Gracenotedatabase. 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 beenripped. 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 featureis enabled. UserGuide CD RippingResults : 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. 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 PPM41 prior to use. Refer to the Bluetooth device's instruction manualfor 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
Bluetooth Support Specifications Profile: A2DP,aptX Deviceperformance may be affectedduring 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 dueto the device's battery level and theenvironment. If signal interference affects data transmission. (e.g. holding the device while wearing a Bluetooth device, holding the device while holding another electronicdevice, etc.) If the deviceor Bluetooth headset's radio transmittersare 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.) UserGuide 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. Using the Device 39
UserGuide 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. Bluetooth Connect a Bluetooth device to listen to music wirelessly. Refer to page 45 of the manual for more information on setting a wirelessnetwork. 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
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. UserGuide 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. Display BalancedOut You can display Balanced Out on the volume screen. Do not use earphones with the Line Out feature enabled. Doing so may cause permanent hearingloss. 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 eequalizer. Using the Device 41
UserGuide 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. USBAudio It sets up the output type of DSD coming out through the portable USB DAC. Screen Brightness Adjust screen brightness settings. Theme Change thetheme. 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
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. UserGuide Language Select the display language. Supported languages: English, Korean, Japanese, Chin ese (Simplified/Traditional), French, Russian, German Keyboard Selectthe 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. Using the Device 43
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. 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. UserGuide 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. 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. Using the Device 44
to a Wir eless N etwork 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. UserGuide Connecting Connecting to a Network 1. Long-press [ ] from the Noti fication Bar or select [ - Wi-Fi] to display a list of access points (AP). Networks requiring browser or other additional certifications are not supported. Channels 1 through 13are supported (But, channels 12 and13 are not supported for FCC). Using the Device 45
UserGuide 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]. Using the Device 46 3. Enter a name for the custom EQ settings and select [Add].
Reset Equalizer 1. Select the desired EQ setting and select [Reset] to revert the EQ to its default settings. Using the Device 47 UserGuide 4. Adjust the frequencies according to the user's preferences.
UserGuide Delete Equalizer 1. Select [Delete] and choose the desired EQ setting for deletion. 2. Press [Confirm] to complete process. Using the Device 48 Rename Equalizer 1. Select [Rename] and enter a new name for the EQ setting. 2. Press [Rename] to complete the process.
cautions UserGuide Safety Pre 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 o r extreme temperatures (-10℃ - 50℃; 14°F - 122°F) such as the 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 o n the back of the PC. Connecting to a defective or dam a ged USB port may damage the device. Displaying one image for an extended period may cause screen burn-in(afterimage). Miscellaneous 49
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 therisk 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 notlisten to music at excessivevolumes 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. Trouble- shooting Check for solutions to commonproblems. 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) UserGuide 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. Miscellaneous 59
UserGuide 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 deviceconnectsproperly on a different computer. 4. The screen turns off repeatedly. The screen turns off automatically after a defined period - P to reduce battery consumption. Set the time at [ 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 orother functions. There may be differences in the playable specs. A file conversion or use of a different file is recommended. Miscellaneous 51
UserGuide Certifi- cations 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. 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 thisproduct. 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. © 1999-2016 iriver Limited. All rights reserved. The PPM41 was designed and audio-tuned under th e advisement of MSD. FCCID:QDMPPM41 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. Miscellaneous 52
UserGuide (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-Wornoperation 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 RFexposure compliance.” Miscellaneous 53
UserGuide Specifi - catio ns Miscellaneous 54 General Specifications Audio Specifications Model PPM41 Body Color Body Material Aluminum Display 4inch WVGA(480x800) Touch Screen Supported Audio Formats WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE(Normal, High, Fast), AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF Sample rate PCM : 8kHz~ 384kHz (8/16/24/32bits per Sample) DSD Native: DSD64(1bit 2.8MHz), Stereo/ DSD128(1bit 5.6MHz), Stereo / DSD256 (1bit 11.2MHz),Stereo OutputLevel Phone Out Low Gain Unbalance 2 Vrms/ Balance 2Vrms (Condition NoLoad) High Gain Unbalance 4 Vrms/ Balance 7Vrms (Condition NoLoad) Line Out 1.97 Vrms (Condition No Load) DAC AKM AK4490 x1 (Single DAC) Decoding Support up to 32bit/384kHz Bit to Bit Decoding Input USB Type C input (for charging & data transfer (PC & MAC))/ Connection Mode: MTP(Media Device) Outputs Phone Out PHONES(3.5mm)/ Balanced Out(2.5mm,only4-polesupported)/ Line Out PHONES(3.5mm)/ BalancedOut(2.5mm, only4-polesupported)/ USB Audio micro USB Connection/ PCM : Up to 32bit 384kHz/DSD 2.8/5.6MHz Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n(2.4GHz) Bluetooth V4.0 (A2DP, AVRCP) /aptX HD Dimensions Operating Temperature -10℃ ~ +50℃ Feature Enhancements Firmware upgradesupported(OTA) Frequency Response Phone Out Low Gain ±0.251dB(Condition:20Hz~20kHz)Unbalance / ±0.251dB(Condition: 20Hz~20kHz)Balance High Gain ±0.136dB(Condition:20Hz~20kHz)Unbalance/ ±0.130dB(Condition: 20Hz~20kHz)Balance Line Out ±0.253dB(Condition: 20Hz~20kHz)Unbalance/ ±0.254dB(Condition: 20Hz~20kHz)Balance
UserGuide 64GB[NAND] microSD(Max. 256GB) x 1 / SD(Max.256GB) Windows XP, Windows 7,8,10(32/64bit) MACOS X 10.7. and up Storage Capacity Built-in Memory External Memory Battery Capacity 6,200mAh 3.7V Li-Polymer Battery Supported OS Supported OS S/N Phone Out Low Gain 110dB 이하 @ 1kHz, Unbalance/ 109dB 이하@1kHz, Balance High Gain 113dB 이하 @1kHz, Unbalance/ 115dB 이하@1kHz, Balance Line Out Crosstalk Phone Out Low Gain -110dB @ 1kHz, Unbalance/ -130dB @1kHz, Balance High Gain -107dB @1kHz, Unbalance/ -128dB @1kHz, Balance Line Out THD+N Phone Out Low Gain 0.004% @ 1kHz, Unbalance/ 0.0007% @ 1kHz, Balance High Gain 5% @1kHz, Unbalance/5.5% @1kHz, Balance Line Out 0.0007% @ 1kHz, Unbalance/ 0.0007% @ 1kHz, Balance IMDSMPTE Phone Out Low Gain 0.0008% 800Hz 10kHz(4:1) Unbalance/ 0.0008% 800Hz 10kHz(4:1)Balance High Gain 0.35% 800Hz 10kHz(4:1) Unbalance/ 0.41% 800Hz 10kHz(4:1) Balance Line Out 0.0006% 800Hz 10kHz(4:1) Unbalance/ 0.0006% 800Hz 10kHz(4:1)Balance Output impedance Phone Out Balancedout 2.5mm (1ohm)/ PHONES 3.5mm(2ohm) Line Out Clock Jitter 30ps(Typ) / Reference Clock Jitter (VCXO Clock)0.2ps(Typ) Reference Clock Jitter 0.2ps(VCXOClock) Miscellaneous 55
UserGuide 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. Registered Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 and Windows Media Player are trademarks of Trademarks Microsoft Corp. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced byan incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Miscellaneous 56 FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

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