PPM41 INSTRUCTIONBOOK User Guide
CONTENTS Getting Started _01 Package Contents PPM41 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 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 Miscellaneous_03 Safety Precautions Tro ubleshooting Copyrigh t Certifi
UserGuide Package Contents Contents may be changed without prior notice to improve the performance or quality of the product. PPM41 Protective Film Quick StartGuide & WarrantyCard 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. W arranty Card: The warranty card is required for customer a nd technical support.
UserGuide PPM41 at a Gla nce The appearance of the product as well as the printed and engraved information may vary depending on the model. Earphone Jack Power Micro-USB Port Balanced Audio Port Volume LCD Touchscreen Home Button 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.
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. 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 display a shutdown confirmation message. 3. Press [Confirm] to turn off the device.
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 Charging using PC 1. Connect the device to the PC using the supplied Micro USB cable.
UserGuide 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.
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] Medi a 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.
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.
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. 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 c ard, select [Safely remove S D card] from the Notification Bar or select [Unmount SD card] from [ - System Information]. 3.
UserGuide Recommended microSDCards 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 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.
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.
UserGuide LCDTouchscreen Basic 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. Toprevent damage, do not use a sharp object or use excessive force when touchingthescreen. 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].
UserGuide Home Screen 1 2 3 1 AK CONNECT Launches AK Connect. 2 CurrentSong 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 irlocations.
UserGuide Notification Bar 1 2 9 10 11 3 12 4 13 5 6 14 15 7 16 8 Using the Device 15
UserGuide 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. Press [ ] to turn the EQ o n or off. The most recent EQ s 4 EQ 5 Gapless Press [ 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.) ettings are applied by default.
UserGuide 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 ScreenLock on or off. The volume wheel is disabled whenthescreenlock icon is activated. 13 Press [ Play Mode ] to cycle through different playmodes. :Sequential playback. :Shuffleplayback. 14 Press [ Repeat Mode ] to cycle through different Repeatmodes.
UserGuide Purchasing Music from a Store Conveniently purchase music from the Store when connected to a wireless network. PurchasingMusic 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 45of the manual for more information on connecting to a wireless network.
UserGuide AK CON NECT The PPM41 can access and play back music files stored o n a computer on the same network as well as output soun d t hrough Astell&Kern speakers. MQS Streaming Server Installation 1. Visit the Astell&Kern website and download the server in staller that corresponds to your operating system. [h ttp ://www.astellnkern.com > Support > Download]. 2. Run the downloaded installer and follow the on-screen i nstructions. 3.
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 s elect 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.
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.
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.
UserGuide Example 2 AK500N PPM41 AK T1 LIBRARY REMOTE SPEAKER Example 3 PPM41 REMOTE& LIBRARY AK500N SPEAKER Using the Device 23
UserGuide Example 4 PPM41 AK500N AK T1 LIBRARY REMOTE SPEAKER Example 5 PPM41 LIBRARY or AKConnectAPP REMOTE AK T1 SPEAKER 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. 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 toMusic Press [ ] at the top of the music list to display music options.
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.
UserGuide Playlist Screen 1 4 5 2 6 3 Using the Device 27
UserGuide 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 ListSorting Select a method for sorting the playlist. 5 List View Select a view type for the list of albums. 6Music O Select the checkbox to apply playlist ptions options.
UserGuide Music Player Screen 1 10 2 3 4 11 5 12 6 7 8 13 9 15 14 1 PreviousScreen Return to the previous screen. 2 Album Cover Display album covers. Press the album cover to show additional functions.
UserGuide 3 Lyrics Lyrics for the current song. 4 Add toPlaylist Add the current song to a playlist. 5 Song Progress Indicates song duration. 6 Details Displays bitrate and sampling 7 Title frequency data. Song titleinformation. File name is displayed when ID3Tag is unavailable. 8 Artist Artist name. 9 Play/Pause Play or pause the current song. 10 Playlist Displays the current playlist. 11 Details Displays current song information.
UserGuide Playlist Management 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 ofplaylists. 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 h e 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.
UserGuide 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. 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.
UserGuide The USB DAC functionality allows the PPM41 to be USB DAC as a sound card on a computer. Music from the Installation recognized computer is played through the device’s earphones port for an enhanced listening experience. 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.
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.
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.
UserGuide CD RippingResults : Indicates that CD ripping is complete, or that although an error occurred, CD ripping was successfully comp l eted 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 PPM41 must be connected t o the Internet via Wi-Fi.
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 [ - Blu etooth]. Bluetooth Pairing 1. Select the appropriate Bluetooth device from the list of available devices. Terminating a Bluetooth Connection 1.
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. Bluetooth SupportSpecifications 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.
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. Refer to page 45 of the manual for more information on setting a wirelessnetwork. Bluetooth Connect a Bluetooth device to listen to music wirelessly.
UserGuide Equalizer Set the equalizer according to the user's preferences. P r o EQ: EQ Preset recommended by professionals. Use r EQ: Adjust the frequencies according to the user's pre f erences. 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. Gapless Playback Play the next song without any interruptions/silence.
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.
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.
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. 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.
UserGuide Connecting Connecting to a Network 1. Long-press [ ] from the Noti to a Wir fication Bar or select [ eless N Wi-Fi] to display a list of access points (AP). 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 Equalizer Setup EqualizerSetup 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].
UserGuide 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.
UserGuide 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.
UserGuide 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.
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. 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.
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.
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UserGuide Specifi - catio ns General Specifications Model PPM41 Body Color BodyMaterial Aluminum Display 4inch WVGA(480x800) Touch Screen Supported Audio WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE(Normal, High, Fast), AAC, ALAC, Formats 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 / OutputLevel Phone Out DSD256 (1bit 11.
UserGuide S/N Phone Out Low Gain 110dB 이하 @ 1kHz, Unbalance/ High Gain 113dB 이하 @1kHz, Unbalance/ 109dB 이하@1kHz, Balance 115dB 이하@1kHz, Balance Line Out Crosstalk Phone Out Low Gain -110dB @ 1kHz, Unbalance/ High Gain -107dB @1kHz, Unbalance/ -130dB @1kHz, Balance -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 0.0007% @ 1kHz, Unbalance/ Line Out 0.
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