AK120 INSTRUCTION BOOK User Guide
CONTENTS Getting Started _01 What's in the Box? 02 AK120 at a Glance 02 Powering Up & Charging 04 Connecting & Syncing 05 Installing iriver plus4 09 Basics _02 Basic Operation 13 Listening to music 13 How to use USB DAC 15 Bluetooth Setup 19 Settings 21 Other information _03 Safety Precautions 23 Troubleshooting 24 Copyright 25 Certification 26 Registered Trademarks 26 Addendum 27
User Guide What's in the Box? Components may be changed without notice to improve the performance or quality of the product. AK120 Leather case (including warranty certificate) & protection film Micro USB cable Quick start guide & Warranty card Leather case & protection film: Protects the device. Leather warranty certificate ensures the quality of the leather used for the case. Micro USB cable: Connect the Micro USB cable to a PC to charge the AK120. Quick start guide: Basic guide to using the AK120.
User Guide Previous/ Rewind Playback/ Pause Next/Fast forward Volume Touch screen LCD Earphone / OPTICAL OUT terminal: Plug in the earphone and output sound through the earphone jack. Use an optical cable to play music stored in the product on an external device with a SPDIF-IN (Optical Audio) port. Power: Short Press - Power the LCD screen on and off. Long Press - Power the device on and off.
User Guide Powering Up & Charging Power on/off 1. Press and hold the [ ] power on/off key to power on. 2. During stand-by mode, Press and hold the [ ] power on/off key to power off. This product has the automatic power saving function to prevent battery consumption. If there is no key operation within the prescribed period [ - Power Settings Automatic Turn Off], the iriver device will be automatically turned off. (See page 22) Power on/off the screen 1.
User Guide Charging 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Use the Micro USB cable and connect the AK120 to the computer to automatically charge the built-in battery. Use only the Micro USB cable provided with the product to ensure safe operation. It may cause malfunction. Check that it is connected to a high-power USB 2.0 port. Connecting to a low-power USB port (some keyboards, USB hubs without their own power supply, etc.), may prevent normal charging.
User Guide Use USB DAC: Listen to music from a computer through the AK120. Connect the computer and the iriver device when all functions are stopped. Use only the Micro USB cable provided with the product to ensure safe operation. It may cause malfunction. Connect the computer and the Micro USB cable only after all functions have been stopped. Check that it is connected to a high-power USB 2.0 port. Connecting to a keyboard or a USB hub without its own power supply may prevent normal operation.
User Guide Copy files & folders to the AK120 1. To copy a file/folder from the computer, select the file and use the drag & drop method to add the files to the device. Please connect the Micro USB cable properly. Please use caution when copying or moving files. If the computer or product is turned off or the Micro USB cable is removed while the file/folder is being copied or moved, the data may be lost or seriously damaged. Transmission speed may vary depending on the computer and OS environment.
User Guide Insert/separate the microSD card 1. Gently push to insert the microSD card in the microSD card slot as shown in the figure while the product is powered off. 2. Gently press the microSD card again to remove it. Slot 2 (above) Slot 1 (below) Slot 1 Slot 2 Recommended microSD card Brand: SanDisk, Transcend Insert/remove the microSD card when the product is turned off. To avoid damage, do not apply excessive force when inserting the microSD card.
User Guide Do not repeatedly insert/remove the microSD card. Improper handling of the microSD card may cause damage to the iriver device or card. Use of an unauthorized microSD card may result in malfunction. Transfer speed of the microSD card may vary depending on the PC status. Formatting the microSD card deletes all data so back up the card before formatting it. Please format any microSD card that is not recognized or malfunctions.
User Guide Installing 1. Run the iriver plus4 installation program stored in the internal of the device. The program installation instruction dialog will be displayed. 2. Follow the instructions to complete the iriver Plus 4 installation. iriver plus4 may also be downloaded from the iriver homepage (www.iriver.com).
User Guide Adding media to the library 1. Follow the media wizard when running iriver plus 4 for the first time. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to add media files like music, video, photographs and texts files from the computer to the library. Extracting media from the CD 1. Insert a music CD in the CD drive, and run iriver plus 4. 2. Select the check box for the music to extract from the [CD] tab of iriver plus 4, and select [CD ripping] at the bottom of the window. 3.
User Guide Upgrading the firmware 1. Use the Micro USB cable to connect the product to the Micro USB terminal of the Internet-connected computer, and run iriver plus 4. 2. Select [Device - Update firmware], and update the software according to the information window. If the battery runs low, software update may not be completed. Do not disconnect the AK120 from the computer while the software update file is being downloaded. Disconnect the Micro USB cable after download is completed.
User Guide Basic Operation Using the touch LCD 1. The AK120 incorporates a touchscreen LCD that operates by touching the screen. Simply touch the desired icon on the screen to execute. Moving up/down in the list 1. Change the list order by dragging the list screen [down up] / [up down]. Using a sharp object or applying excessive force when touching the screen may cause serious damage. Listening to music Selecting music 1. Select Music Search Method on the home screen to display the music list. 2.
User Guide Listening to music 1. Turn the [Volume wheel] to adjust the volume. 2. Press [ ] during playback to pause, press [ ] to restart. Press the iriver device’s [ ] key to pause/restart. 3. Press [ / ] during playback to play the previous/next music. Alternatively, press the AK120's [ / ] key to play the previous/next music. 4. Press and hold the [ / ] key during playback to rewind/fast forward. Alternatively, press the AK120's [ / ] key to rewind/fast forward. 5.
User Guide Music option 1. Press [ ] in the waiting screen or during playback to display the list of options. 2. Select the desired menu and set up to your preference. 3. Press [ ] to display the previous screen and press [ ] to display the music playback screen. ① Equalizer: Set up the equalizer as desired. (Setting EQ may slow response time of device.) USER EQ: Displays the high and low of equalizer --user can configure it as desired. PRO EQ: Preset EQ recommended by expert.
User Guide USB DAC Specifications 1. The following operating system specifications are required for USB DAC. Windows XP, Vista/7/8 (32/64Bit), MAC OS X 10.7.5 and up 2. USB DAC supports 16Bit 44.1~192kHz and 24Bit 44.1~96kHz. 3. Users can adjust the sound level by turning the AK120’s volume knob. In 64Bit operating systems, USB DAC through USB 3.0 port is not supported. Please use the USB 2.0 port. When USB usage is overloaded or the computer becomes slow, audio may be interrupted.
User Guide 3. Follow the below procedure to change the default device to output the sound according to the operating system. XP: From the Audio tab in the Control panel > Sound & Audio Device, change the default sound device to [iRIVER USB DAC]. Vista/7/8: From the Control panel > Hardware & sound > Audio device management, select [iRIVER USB DAC] and right click the mouse to select [Set as default].
User Guide For high-quality sound, select Control Panel > Hardware & Sound > Audio Device Management from Windows Vista/7/8 and double-click [iRIVER USB DAC]. Select Advanced-Default Type and change the default type to 24 bit, 96,000Hz. Macintosh OS X: From the Sound menu under System Preferences, select the Output tab and select "iriver USB DAC".
User Guide This step will only need to be completed the first time you use the AK120 as a USB DAC. Subsequent uses will not require you to select the AK120 for sound output. Using Bluetooth Use Bluetooth-supported devices to enjoy music wirelessly. Connecting Bluetooth 1. Select [ - Bluetooth Setting] from the home screen. 2. Set Bluetooth to [ON] to display the list of Bluetoothsupported devices. 3. Select the desired device from the list of devices to connect it to the product. 4.
User Guide Deleting Bluetooth 1. Select Bluetooth from the Bluetooth list and drag it to the left to display the menu list. 2. Press [ ] to delete Bluetooth from the list and press [ ] to hide the menu list. Bluetooth Specifications - Profile: A2DP, HFP, HID (HID profile can be used in the exclusive Bluetooth remote controller to be launched.) - High-quality music files may slow down the products. (48KHz or less recommended) - EQ does not apply.
User Guide - When part of the body touches the radio sender and receiver of the iriver device or Bluetooth headset - When the received power is changed by obstacles like walls, corners and partitions - When there is radio interference from devices using the same frequency band like medical devices, microwave ovens and wireless LAN - In areas with a great deal of interference like inside elevators and basements Settings Users can set up the AK120 according to their desire.
User Guide Display Adjust the screen brightness. Power Auto Power Off: If the AK120 stays idle for a certain amount of time, power will be automatically turned off. Backlight Off: If the device stays idle for a specified period of time, the screen will be turned off. Sleeping auto-turn off: When the specified time is elapsed, the power will be automatically turned off. Bluetooth Use Bluetooth-supported devices to enjoy music wirelessly. (For details on setup, see [Connecting Bluetooth] on page 19.
User Guide Safety Precautions Related to the iriver device Failure to change the screen image may result in permanent discoloration. Do not put or drop metals or flammable foreign materials on the iriver device (coins, hairpins, matches, lighter fluid.). Do not put heavy objects on the iriver device. If the AK120 becomes wet (beverages, medicines, sweat), DO NOT power on the AK120.
User Guide Other Do not use the headphone/earphone or operate the product while driving a bicycle, automobile or motorcycle. It not only is dangerous, but also violates the law in some regions. Do not use AK120 while driving, walking or hiking. To avoid accidents, only use the AK120 in a safe place. When using the AK120 while moving, avoid nearby obstacles. Do not use the AK120 during thunderstorms. Use the lowest volume setting that is comfortable. Prolonged exposure to high volume may damage hearing.
User Guide 5. The screen turns off repeatedly. To reduce power consumption during file playback, the screen will be turned off after a certain period of time. Set up time in [ - Power setting - Turn Off the Screen]. 6. The screen does not look normal. Check for any foreign material on the screen. 7. There is no sound or there is static. Check that the volume is set to [0]. Check that the earphone terminal is well connected and remove foreign material from the terminal.
User Guide Unauthorized use of all or part of this document may result in legal action. Copyrighted contents like software, sound sources and video are protected by relevant laws like the Copyright Act. The user accepts full legal responsibility for the use of this product to copy or distribute copyrighted contents without permission. The names of companies, institutions, products persons and incidents in this manual are fictional.
User Guide Addendum The manufacturer, importer and agent will not be responsible for contingent damage including injury or other damage due to improper use and operation of this iriver device. The information contained in this instruction book is based on the current iriver device specifications. iriver, the manufacturer of this device, is adding new functions and will continue to apply new technologies in the future. Specifications are subject to change without any prior notice to the user.
