User Manual Part I

FCC ID: QDMPPM42

Users Manual

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PPM42 INSTRUCTION BOOK User Guide

CONTENTS Getting Started _01 Package Contents 02 Product Overview 03 Power Management 05 Charging 06 Connections 07 Firmware Updates 13 Using the Device _02 Basic Operations 14 Home Screen 18 Notification Bar 20 Music Services 23 Using Open APP Service 24 AK CONNECT 25 Listening to Music 31 Playlist Management 34 USB DAC Installation 37 How to Use USB Audio 38 CD Ripping 39 Settings 41 Connecting to Wi-Fi 47 Using Bluetooth 48 Equalizer Setup 50 Miscellaneous _03 Safety Pre-Cautions 53 Troubleshooting 55 Copyright 56 Certifications 57 Registered Trademarks 58 Disclaimers 59 Specifications 60

User Guide Package Contents may be changed without prior notice to improve the performance or quality of the product. Contents PPM42 Protective Film microSD Card USB Type-C Cable Quick Start Guide Slot Cover & Warranty Card Protective Film: Protects the product’s screen. microSD Card Slot Cover: The cover is used to protect the microSD card slot when not in use. It is installed in the product by default. USB Type-C Cable: For charging and data transfer. Quick Start Guide: Basic overview of device functionality. Warranty Card: Provides warranty details for your device. Maintain a copy of this card since it may be required for future technical support requests. User Guide: The User Guide can be downloaded from the Astell&Kern website. [http://www.astellnkern.com Support > Download]. Getting Started 02

User Guide Product The appearance of the product, as well as the printed and engraved information, may vary depending on the model. Overview 3.5mm Unbalanced Port/ OPTICAL OUT terminal Power 2.5mm Balanced Port Previous/Rewind LCD Touchscreen Play/Pause XLR OUT Port Volume microSD Card Slot Home Button Next/Fast-Forward USB Type-C Port 3.5mm Unbalanced Port/ OPTICAL OUT terminal: - 3.5mm Unbalanced / S/PDIF Port symbol. For audio output, connect earphones or headphones that utilize a 3.5mm jack. Music can be played back on an S/PDIF -capable external device via an optical cable. Getting Started 03

User Guide 2.5mm Balanced Port: - 2.5mm Balanced Port symbol. For audio output, connect earphones or headphones that utilize a 2.5mm jack. XLR OUT Port : Music can be played back on an XLR-IN capable external device via an XLR cable. microSD Card Slot: - microSD Card Slot symbol. Insert a microSD card to access its files. Power: - Power symbol. Short press - Turns the screen on or off. Press and hold - Turns the device on or off. LCD Touchscreen: Display screen with touch control features. Volume: Turn the wheel to adjust the playback output volume level. Play/Pause: Play or pause the current song. Previous/Rewind: Short press - Play the previous song or restart the current song. Press and hold - Rewind the current song. Next/Fast-Forward: Short press - Play the next song. Press and hold - Fast-forward the current song. Home Button: Press to return to the Home Screen. USB Type-C Port: - DC Power symbol. For charging and data transfer. Getting Started 04

User Guide Power Powering the Device On/Off Manage- 1. Press and hold the [Power] button to turn on the device. 2. While the device is on, press and hold the [Power] button ment to shut down the device. A confirmation message will appear. 3. Press [OK] to turn off the device. This device has an automatic shutdown feature to save battery power. The device will turn off if there is no user input during the period defined in [Menu - Settings - Timer Settings - Auto Power Off] (See Page 45) Turning the Screen On/Off 1. While the screen is on, press the [Power] button to turn off the screen. 2. Press [Power] button again to turn it on. This device has an automatic timeout feature to save battery power. The screen will turn off if there is no user input during the period defined in [Menu - Settings - Timer Settings - Screen Timeout]. (See Page 45) Reset Function 1. In case of unexpected device failure or freeze, press and hold [Power] for 7 seconds to force a shutdown. The device can then be restarted after the shutdown is complete. Resetting the device will not affect stored data or time settings. Do not use the reset function while the product is in use. Doing so may corrupt the data on the device. Getting Started 05

User Guide Charging Charging via USB Wall Adapter 1. Commercially available 9V 1.67A output adapters may be used for charging. Fast charging time: Approx. 4 hours (Fully discharged, Power-off, 9V 1.67A adapter) / Normal charging: About 8 hours (Fully discharged, Power-off, 5V 2A adapter) A fast charger of 9V 1.67A may be used. Using a 12V adapter will not charge the device and may cause malfunctions. Getting Started 06

User Guide Connec- 3.5mm Unbalanced Port tions 1. Connect earphones or headphones to the 3.5mm unbalanced port. OR 2.5mm Balanced Port 1. Connect earphones or headphones to the 2.5mm balanced port. OR Connecting to Balanced Audio Device 1. Connect to an external audio device by using the 3.5mm unbalanced port and 2.5mm balanced port. Unbalanced Balanced Port (LR) Port (Ground) Getting Started 07

User Guide Connecting S/PDIF OUT 1. Listen to music through an external device by connecting the S/PDIF-IN-compatible external device using the optical cable and operating the product. Turn on the output format conversion function in [Menu-Settings-S/PDIF Conversion], to convert to the format that is set when S/PDIF connection is made and output. At S/PDIF OUT, the DSD format is converted to PCM and played back. PCM can select output bit rate (16/24bit) and sample rate (48/96/192kHz). The volume will be fixed at the maximum level. The output format of connected external devices may differ so refer to the specifications of each device. Connecting to XLR OUT 1. Music can be played back on an XLR-capable external device via an XLR cable. Enable XLR output from [Menu > Settings > XLR] and connect to an external device using an XLR cable. Getting Started 08

User Guide Connecting to Computer 1. Turn on the device and your computer. 2. Use the USB Type-C cable to connect the device to a computer in accordance with settings in [Menu - Settings - USB Mode]. [Default] Media Device (USB Drive): Transfer files from a computer to the device. DAC Input: Listen to music on a connected computer through the device. (See Page 38) Mac users need to download and install Android File Transfer from the Astell&Kern website. [http://www.astellnkern.com > Support > Download] For an optimal connection, quit any unnecessary programs before connecting the device to the computer. Do not use cables other than the USB Type-C cable provided with the device. Doing so may cause malfunctions. Use USB 2.0 only on Mac. Type-C-to-Type-C cable is recommended when connecting with a MAC that supports Type-C port. Getting Started 09

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 device folder. Ensure the USB Type-C cable is properly connected. Turning off the device, computer or disconnecting the USB Type-C cable while copying or moving files/folders may corrupt files or device memory. File transfer speeds may be affected by the computer and/or the OS environment. Getting Started 10

User Guide Delete Files (or Folders) from the Device 1. Select the file/folder to delete, right-click the mouse, and then select [Delete]. 2. Select [Yes] in the [Confirm File/Folder Deletion] window to delete the selected files/folders. Disconnecting from the Computer 1. Disconnect the USB Type-C cable after the transfer between the device and computer is complete. Disconnecting the device from the computer during a file transfer may corrupt data on the device. Getting Started 11

User Guide Insert/Remove a microSD Card 1. Refer to the diagram and gently insert a microSD card into the microSD card slot. 2. To safely remove a microSD card, on the Home Screen, select [Safely remove SD card] from the Notification Bar or select [Unmount SD card] from [Menu - Settings - System Information]. 3. Gently press the microSD card in to unlock and release it from the slot. Recommended microSD Cards SanDisk, Transcend Maximum Capacity: 400GB Notes on Inserting a microSD Card Do not force the microSD card into the slot. Doing so may cause malfunction of the product and damage to the card. Do not repeatedly insert/remove the microSD card. If not inserted properly, the microSD card may cause product malfunctions and may become lodged in the product. Notes on Removing a microSD Card Be sure to safely remove the microSD card from the device. Not following the proper procedure may corrupt data and cause serious damage to the both the card and device. Do not remove the microSD card during use. Doing so may cause malfunction, delete data and damage the microSD card. Getting Started 12

User Guide Notes on Using a microSD Card If the microSD card is not recognized or functions improperly, format the card, preferably in the FAT32 system. Using cards other than the recommended microSD card types may cause malfunctions. A microSD card is not included in the product package. Please purchase separately. Firmware Wi-Fi Update / OTA (Over-the-Air) Updates 1. Connect to a wireless network. 2. If a new firmware update is available, the screen will display a Firmware Update Guide window. 3. Select [Update]. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the firmware update. For Wi-Fi connections, see Page 47. The firmware update may not start if the battery level is too low. (A minimum battery level of 20% is required.) Do not disconnect from the wireless network while downloading the update file. Doing so may cause data corruption and/or damage to the system. If an error occurs or the notice in the Notification Bar disappears during an update, download the firmware update again through [Menu - Settings - Update - System]. Moving to another screen during a file download will cancel the download. Getting Started 13

User Guide Basic LCD Touchscreen Operations 1. This device features an LCD touchscreen that allows you to perform operations by touch. Use the touchscreen to access various features on the device. To prevent damage to the screen, do not use a sharp object or excessive force. Return to the Home Screen 1. Press [ ] at any time to return to the Home Screen. Home Screen Using the Device 14

User Guide From the Home Screen, swipe your finger to the left, right, up or down from any edge of the touchscreen to access display menus. Each side of the Home Screen will activate a different display menu. Main Menu 1. From the left edge of the touchscreen, swipe your finger right to display the Main Menu. Music files extracted using the AK CD-Ripper accessory that are stored in the Ripping folder of the internal memory will be displayed in the CD library menu. Using the Device 15

User Guide Notification Bar 1. From the top edge of the touchscreen, swipe your finger down to display the Notification Bar. View Current Playlist 1. From the right edge of the touchscreen, swipe your finger left to display the Now Playing menu. Using the Device 16

User Guide View Play History 1. From the bottom edge of the touchscreen, swipe your finger up to display the Play History menu. Moving Up/Down on a List 1. Scroll through a list by dragging your finger up or down. Using the Device 17

User Guide Home 1 9 Screen 10 11 12 2 13 3 14 4 15 5 16 6 17 7 18 8 19 1 Menu Displays the Main Menu. 2 Details Displays current song information. 3 Song Progress Indicates song duration. 4 Recent Menu Go to the last displayed menu list. List 5 Add to Playlist Add the current song to a playlist. 6 Title Song title information. File name is displayed when the title is unavailable. 7 Artist/Album Displays the artist and album info. Using the Device 18

User Guide 8 Previous/ Short press: Play the previous Rewind song or restart the current song. Press and hold: Rewind the current song. 9 Playlist Display current playlist. 10 Format Displays the bit rate and sampling Information frequency data. 11 Album Cover Displays album cover of current song. Tap image to view the song lyrics. 12 Now Playing Displays the current song number playing/ Song Count total number of songs in Now Playing. 13 Playback Shows the current track playback Progress Bar progress. Drag the Playback Progress Bar to move to the desired track time. 14 Song Duration Indicates the song’s total duration. Press to switch from elapsed time to remaining time. 15 Shuffle Mode Press [ ] to set track sequence for playback. : Shuffle mode on. : Shuffle mode off. 16 Repeat Mode Press [ ] to set the Repeat mode. : Repeat entire playlist. : Repeat current track. : Repeat mode off. 17 Play/Pause Play or pause the current song. 18 Next/FF Short press: Play the next song. Press and hold: Fast-forward the current song. 19 Back button Press the floating back button to return to a previous menu/screen. Using the Device 19

User Guide Notifi- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 cation Bar 11 12 13 Using the Device 20

User Guide 1 Wi-Fi Press [ ] to turn Wi-Fi on/off. 2 Bluetooth Press [ ] to turn Bluetooth on/ off. 3 EQ Press [ ] to turn the EQ on/ off. The most recent EQ settings are applied by default. 4 Computer Select the mode to use when Connection connected to a computer. Mode : Listen to music on a connected computer through the device. [Default] : Enables transfer of media files. 5 USB Audio After connecting the device to a portable USB DAC, press [ ] to connect or disconnect the device. CD Ripping Turn CD ripping function on/off. 6 AK CONNECT Press [ ] to turn AK Connect on/off. 7 Line-out Press [ ] to turn line-out on/ off. 8 Gapless Playback Press [ ] to turn Gapless Playback on/off. 9 Wheel Lock Press [ ] to turn Wheel lock on/off. When turned on, the volume wheel will be disabled when the screen is locked. Using the Device 21

User Guide 10 Settings Press [ ] to display the full settings menu. 11 Brightness Use the adjustment bar to control the display brightness. 12 Notifications Device notifications are Display displayed in this area. 13 Clear Notifications Clear notifications. Long-press an icon [ / / / / ] to navigate to the corresponding full settings menu screen. Using the Device 22


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