Astell & Kern AK120 II User's Guide

INSTRUCTION BOOKUser GuideAK120 II

Start 09User GuideInsert/Remove a microSD Card1. Refer to the diagram and gently insert a microSD card into the microSD card slot.2. To safely

Start 10User GuideNotes on inserting a microSD card.- Do not force the microSD card into the slot. Doing so may cause damage to the device and/or

Start 11User GuideRefer to page 37 of the manual for more information on connecting to a wireless network.Firmware Upgrade may not initialize when t

Using the Device 12Basic FunctionsLCD Touchscreen1. This device features an LCD Touchscreen. Interact with the device by touching the screen to a

Using the Device 13User GuideMenu items other than [MQS Streaming/Settings] can be long-pressed and dragged to change their locations.Pull down on t

Using the Device 14User GuideNotification Bar8249101214113135671

Press the Notification Bar to close.Press [ ] to turn Wi-Fi on or off.Press [ ] to turn Bluetooth on or off.Press [ ] to turn the EQ o

Using the Device 16User GuideComputer Connection Screen Lock Line OutBalanced OutputBrightness1011 1213 14Select the appropriate mode when connected

Using the Device 17MQS Streaming Server Installation1. Visit the Astell&Kern website and download the server installer that corresponds to you

Using the Device 183. The MQS Streaming Server is displayed in the list.4. Selecting the server will connect automatically and direct the user

ComponentsAK120 II at a GlancePower ManagementConnectionsFirmware Upgrade0203040611Start _01Basic FunctionsHome ScreenNotification BarMQS StreamingMus

Using the Device 19MQS Streaming and Download1. Select a search option from the server Home Screen to display a list of music.2. Select a song t

Using the Device 20User GuideMusic PlayerSelecting Music1. Select a search option from the Home Screen to display a list of music.2. Select a song

Using the Device 21User Guide- Press the [Home] button on the device to go to the Home Screen.- Press [ ] to display the current Playlist.-

Using the Device 22User GuidePlaylist ScreenIndicates the current location. Press to move return to the previous screen.Displays the playlist for th

Using the Device 23User GuidePlaylist OptionAdd the selected song to a Playlist.Remove the selected song from the Playlist. Add the selected song to

Using the Device 24219743561081112User GuideMusic Player Screen

Using the Device 25Return to the previous screen.Displays album covers. Press the album cover to show lyrics, add the current song to a playlist,or

Using the Device 261 32User GuideAdd current song to a playlist.Lyrics for the current song.Detailed song information.Add to PlaylistLyricsDetails12

Using the Device 27User GuidePlaylist Manage-mentCreate a Playlist1. Press [Playlists] from the Home screen to display a list of playlists.2. Pr

Using the Device 28User GuideRemove a Song from a Playlist1. Press [All Playlists] to display a list of playlists.2. Selected the desired playlist

User GuideAK120 IImicroSD Card Slot CoverMicro-USB cableLeather Case & Protective Film : Protect the device and its screen. Warranty for the Leath

Using the Device 29User GuideUSB DAC Specifications- USB DAC Supported OS + Windows XP (32 bit) / Windows 7(32 & 64 bit) / Windows 8 (32 &

Using the Device 30User GuideBluetoothConnect a Bluetooth device to listen to music wirelessly.Turn Bluetooth On/OffA Bluetooth device must be paire

Using the Device 31User GuideBluetooth Support Specifications- Profile: A2DP- Device performance may be affected during Hi-Fi playback. (48 kHz or

Using the Device 32User GuideSettingsSet up the device according to the user's needs.The settings menu may vary depending on the Firmware versi

Using the Device 33User GuideGapless Playback Play the next song without any interruptions/silence. - Gapless playback is only supported between t

Using the Device 34User GuideLeft-Right Balance Adjust the Left-Right Balance for earphones/ headphones.Screen Brightness Adjust screen brightness

Using the Device 35User GuideDownload Select a folder for downloaded files.Update System Update: Update the system when a new version is found.

Using the Device 36User GuideSystem Restore Default Settings: Revert all user settings back to their original settings. Factory Reset: Delete al

Using the Device 37Wi-FiUser Guide2. Select an appropriate AP to connect to the wireless network. - Additional information (encryption key,

Using the Device 38User Guide2. Press [Pro] from the drop-down list and select [Add New].3. Enter a name for the custom EQ settings and select [

Play/Pause LCD TouchscreenHome keyVolumemicroSD card slotNext/Fast ForwardPrevious/Rewind Earphones / Optical port : Output sound to connected earphon

Using the Device 39User GuideReset Equalizer1. Select the desired EQ setting and select [Reset] to revert the EQ to its default settings.4. Adju

Using the Device 40User GuideDelete Equalizer1. Select [Delete] and choose the desired EQ setting for deletion.2. Press [Confirm] to complete pro

Miscellaneous 41User GuideSafety PrecautionsDevice Displaying one image for an extended period may cause screen burn-in (afterimage). When a pl

Miscellaneous 42User GuideMiscellaneous Do not use earphones/headphones or operate the product while operating any type of vehicle. Not only is

Miscellaneous 43User Guide2. The device will not charge when connected to a computer via USB cable. Use a USB port on the back of the computer

Miscellaneous 44User GuideCertifi-cationsKCC / FCC / CE / TELECClass B Device (Communication equipment for residential use):This is a Class B Device

Miscellaneous 45User GuideBody-Worn operationThis device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the portable music player kept

Miscellaneous 46User GuideSpecifi-cationsAK120 IIPPM21STONE SILVERAluminum3.31 inch WVGA (480x800) AMOLED Touch ScreenWAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE

Miscellaneous 47User GuideDisclaimersThe manufacturer, importer, and distributor shall not be liable for damages including accidental and personalin

User GuideThis device has an automatic shutdown feature to reduce battery consumption. The device will turn off after a defined period when there is n

Start 05User GuideWhen charging via PC connection, the charge time may change depending on whether the device is On or Off. The maximum charge time

User GuideConnectionsEarphones/Headphones1. Connect earphones or headphones to the earphones port.Start 06Balanced Earphones/Headphones1. Connect su

User GuideStart 07Mac users need to download and install the MTP program from the Astell&Kern website. [http://www.astellnkern.com > Support

User GuideStart 08Copy Files/Folders to the Device1. Select the appropriate files/folders from the computer and Drag & Drop them into the USB