AK500N

INSTRUCTION BOOK
User Guide
CON TENT S

01 02 03
Before Use Using the Device Miscellaneous

0 2 Saftey precautions 2 8 Basic operation 4 2 Managing Files 5 9 Trouble shooting

0 7 Remark 3 0 Notification bar 4 5 MQS streaming 6 0 Copyright
0 8 Product Overview 3 2 Music list screen 4 7 Purchasing music in the store 6 0 Certiications
1 1 Product specification 3 4 Music playback screen 4 8 Using USB DAC function 6 3 Gracenote
1 2 Package contents 3 5 Listening to music 5 1 Using bluetooth 6 3 Trademarks
1 3 Name of each part 3 6 Ripping the CD 5 2 Settings 6 3 Disclaimers
1 6 Managing power 3 8 Managing the current playlist 5 6 Connecting to the network
1 7 Connections 3 9 Managing the playlist 5 7 Setting the equalizer
2 7 Upgrading the firmware 4 2 Searching files
SAFTEY Please check [Safety Instructions] before using the device for a safety use.

PRECAU- Descriptions :
TIONS Instructions are divided into “Warning” and “Caution”, and the meanings are explained in the following.
Warning indicates a serious danger. Caution indicates a hazard.

Explanations of Symbols
Indicates “Forbidden” or “Prohibited matters”. Indicates “Required Action” or “Perform as instructed”.

Use

Warning
Users should not decompose, repair or change the product randomly.
- iriver does not take responsibility for any problems caused by a random decomposition, change or repair.
Do not place the metal (coins, hairpins, etc.) or inflammable foreign object inside the product.
When lightning do not touch the power cord.
- You can cause fire or electric shock.
Stop using the product immediately, if the operation is not smooth or a failure occurs.
If water or foreign object get inside the product, disconnect the power plug from the outlet immediately,
quickly wipe with a dry cloth, and get the AS through the near iriver zone.
Repair for the damage due to inundation may cost, or even not possible, regardless of the quality assurance period.

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Pay attention not to apply force or press on the part of the cable is connected, if the cable is connected
to the connection port.
- You can break the sound terminal products.
Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer.
Use a USB port at the rear of the PC USB cable connection.
- Connection to the USB port with assembly defect or malfunction may develop product failure.
Do not use products such as chemicals or cleaning agents, because they spoil the surface and strip lacquer.
If you attach a bad LCD protective film or stickers to the screen, the darkening screen phenomenon can occur.
If you keep the same screen, an afterimage may remain on the screen.
When you touch the screen, use a clean and dry hand.
When you touch the screen, do not press with too strong pressure.

Caution
Do not put your hands on the CD inserting slot.
Do not use a non-circular disc.
Do not use a disc with serious scratches or foreign substances.
- This may cause a malfunction.
Do not stand on the product.
Do not place heavy objects on the product.
Never connect any other type of cable to the terminal except an appropriate cable.
You can lose your hearing if you plug earphones or headphones in your ears and hear a large volume.

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POWER CODE AND PLUG

Warning

Do not plug or unplug with wet hands.

Plug the power plug into a 110~220V(50~60Hz) AC outlet.
If there is dust on the power plug pins or mounting surface, please remove the power plug, and then
remove the dust.
When handling the power cord, please observe the following:
Do not compromise. / Do not transform.(ex: extension) / Do not apply heat. / Do not place heavy objects.
Do not insert it in a small space. / Do not bend forcibly. / Do not twist. /Do not tie several codes together.
- You can cause a fire or electric shock.

Caution
Do not use a power code except the one comes with the product.
Do not use the power code that came with the product to other products.
- You can cause a fire or electric shock.
Please use a grounded plug as a power plug.
When removing the power plug from the outlet, hold the power plug strongly.
When you do not use the product for long periods of time, unplug the power plug from the outlet.
- You can cause a fire or electric shock.

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INSTALLATION

Warning
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
Do not let the product contact with water, and do not place objects with liquids, such as vases, on the product.
Do not place or use the product on following. You can cause a fire or electric shock.
A place where you can splash water or a dump place such as a bathroom. / A place where rain or fog can flow directly./
Outside of the rainy season. A place with a high temperature like near fire or a heater/
A place where is exposed to direct sunlight/ A place where are dust, oil, or smoky (ex. Kitchen)/
A place where temperature (-5°C~40°C) is too high or low, or where there is a sudden temperature changes/
A place with a strong vibration/ A unstable place such as a wobble table a slanted surface/
A place where are strong magnetic objects such as magnets, TV, monitor, speakers, etc. /
A place with a corrosive gas (ex. Sulfite, hydrogen sulfide, chlorine ammonia)

Please move away the product from the TV, if TV changes its color near the product, or if it makes a noise.

USB Device
- You cannot connect a computer to the USB memory port on the product.
- If a USB has a large capacity, it may take several minutes or more to navigate to the file.

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- If static electricity is generated when connecting a USB device, a playback can run abnormally.
In this case, disconnect the USB device and then re-connect.
- A copyrighted track (WMA-DRM* tracks) cannot be played on this product.
* DRM (Digital Rights Management): several technical methods that are used to control or limit the use of
digital media contents.
- Coded or encrypted tracks in a special way cannot be played on this product.
- Do not disconnect the device when playing a file on the USB device.
Both the product and the USB device can cause a malfunction.
- If you connect by using a USB hub or extension cable, it maybe not recognized by this product.
- Devices that need to install a separate drive are not supported.
- Some USB devices may not be recognized or function correctly.
- iriver does not take responsibility for any loss of data on the USB device that occurs when using this product.

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Remark Cleaning the Device

To ensure the best performance from this device, you must keep discs and equipment clean.
- Disconnect the power cord before cleaning.
- Wipe the stain with a soft cloth. If there are a lot of stains on the device, wipe clean with a dry cloth, after
wiping with a damp cloth in water.
- The performance of the device can be degraded, damaged, or the paint may peel off, therefore please note
the following:
Do not wipe with a hard cloth. / Do not wipe too hard. / Do not wipe with thinner or benzene. /
Do not leave for a long time in contact with rubber or plastic/ Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide.

Disc Handling
- Do not touch or scratch the recorded reflective surface.
- Do not apply foreign substances or write on the label. Do not bend the disc.
- When you clean the disc, use a soft cloth in a straight line from the center
towards the edge.
Do not use thinner, benzene, record cleaner or antistatic sprays.

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Product The AK500N is the first stationary network audio product from Astell&Kern that truly combines advanced
digital technology with analog sound.
Overview
Perfect Extractor
How are you enjoying your precious CD collection?
Are you still listening to your music one CD at a time?
Import your CD collection into the AK500N with the one click.
By taking the acclaimed cdparanoia’s CD ripper, in its highly-optimized ripping engine, the AK500N provides
users with flawless CD rips through enhanced jitter and error correction support.
The highest sound quality is captured with enhanced jitter correction and excellent CD track error detection
and correction.
Two speeds (Normal / Fast) are available for CD-ripping, and the tracks can be saved in either WAV or FLAC.
In addition, Album art and music data are automatically imported from Gracenote’s latest music DB.
Gracenote is the most well-recognized and accurate source of music DB in the world.
Also, touch the keypad to enter the CD title, artist, genre, year of release information yourself.

Pure Sound
A common factor in devices operating in AC power is that the AC power supply is a point of entry for
unwanted external noise and exit for device noise. These are the main causes of sound quality degradation.
The AK500N does not allow even 1% of external noise.

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Although the AK500N is stationary audio devise, it was designed to use a built-in battery for noise isolation.
The AK500N physically blocks noise generated in the AC power supply to prevent sound degradation at all levels.
Music playback on the AK500N is achieved with battery-only operation, creating a truly Pure Sound.

PCM to DSD

The AK500N features a dedicated DSD chipset for DSD playback and converts PCM file to DSD64 data
through audio engine of Astell&Kern.
The AK500N converts high-resolution 32 bit/384 kHz WAV PCM and 24 bit/352 kHz FLAC PCM file to
DSD64 data without any down-sampling.
Surely, real time PCM file to DSD64 data playback available.
Go one step further to original sound with this feature by converting, without any distortion, the unique audio
information contained within the sound source.

Advanced Network
The network capability of the AK500N is another attractive feature that can't be missed.
The AK500N connects to PCs as well as NAS servers through its DLNA implementation using LAN, Wi-Fi
and is easily controlled with an app on smartphones and tablets.
Music on your PC or NAS can be freely streamed and played back without the hassle of having to turn on
your PC and connecting a cable and it can output the sound in conjunction with the network speaker.
The AK500N can be easily kept up-to-date with OTA (Over-the-Air) firmware updates.

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Four BAY SSD
The AK500N features multi-level cell (MLC) SSD rather than a triple-level cell (TLC) SSD for increased
durability and reliability.
The vibration noise generated by conventional HDDs has been eliminated completely.
Save and load large amounts of data even faster than traditional HDDs through the superior speed and
stability of SSDs.
1TB/2TB/4TB SSD options are offered to satisfy each user’s needs.
By implementing RAID 0 and 5 capabilities optimized for each drive capacity, user data is protected and
storage space is efficiently utilized.
Physically independent drives can be combined into a single drive through RAID 0, and one drive in a RAID
5 configuration is used for data parity, ensuring user data safety.

Powerful Connections
The AK500N supports a wide range of inputs and outputs.
Connect various high-end products through the AK500N's digital inputs and outputs (AES/EBU, Coaxial, Optical, BNC).
In addition, the analog output supports both Fixed and Variable signals for a direct connection to a powered amplifier.
A simple but high-level premium system configuration is possible through the AK500N's flexible digital and
analog connections.
For user convenience, the inputs and outputs are expressed in easy-to-read graphics on the touch-screen menu.

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Product Display 7”WVGA(1280x800) Touch Display
DAC Cirrus Logic CS4398 x2 (Dual DAC)
specifica- Storage SSD 1TB/2TB/4TB(RAID 0,5)
tion Digital _Out
_Input
AES/EBUx1, BNCx1, Coaxialx1, Opticalx1
AES/EBUx1, BNCx1, Coaxialx1, Opticalx1
Analog _Fixed & Variable Out Balanced (L/R) x2, RCA (L/R) x2
Fixed output level 3V(RCA, Balanced)
Variable output level 7.5V(RCA) / 10V(Balanced)
Channel Separation >135dB / 1kHz
Frequency Response ± 0.02dB / 20Hz ~ 20kHz, ± 0.4dB / 10Hz ~ 70kHz
THD(Total Harmonic Distortion)+N < 0.0008% / 1kHz / 10v, <0.001% / 10Hz ~ 20kHz / 10v
SNR(Signal to Noise Ratio) 118dB / 1kHz / 10v
Audio File Supported WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF
Audio Sample Rate 8kHz ~ 384kHz (8/16/24bits per sample)
DSD Native : DSD64(1bit/2.8MHz) / DSD128(1bit/5.6MHz)
USB Supported Type A(Host) x2, Type B(Device) x1
USB DAC Supported UAC(USB Audio Class) 2.0 / DSD64, DSD128, PCM
Network Supported Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n(2.4GHz) & Ethernet 10/100/1000, DLNA(DMS,DMC,DMR)
CD Ripping audio format WAV, FLAC
Battery Capacity : 10.4A / Voltage : 7.4V(Normally) / Type : Li-Ion
Dimension / Weight 214[W] x 238[H] x 243[D](mm) / 11.4kg

Specifications and appearance can be changed without previous notice.

The Auto Spec has been measured by the Balanced of the Analog Out.

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Package Components may be changed without notice to improve product performance and quality.

contents

AK500N USB cable Power code Adapter

for data transfer

Antenna T wrench Quick Start Guide Protective Film

& Warranty Card
Power Code & Adapter: Connect with the product to recharge the product.
USB Cable for data transfer: Connects the product to the computer and sends data.
Antenna: It is an antenna for wireless network connection. Please tighten it on the [ANT] terminal of the back
of the product.
T Wrench: Use when combine or spate the body and stand of AK500N.
Quick Start Guide: A manual of basic methods of using the product.
Product Warranty: Please keep the Product Warranty well, because it is necessary when you apply for AS.
Protective Film: You can use for LCD protection.
User Manual: You can download User Manual from [http://www.astellnkern.com > Support > Download] or
check from [Settings-Help] of the product.

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Name of Appearance of the product and the printing, 1 Touch LCD Displays the screen, and you can
stamping contents may vary depending on a model. touch the screen to operate.
each part 2 CD Insertion Push the CD to insert.
2 3 Power LED Displays the Power On/Off status.
4 Volume Wheel Turn the wheel to adjust the size of the sound.
5 Power You can turn On/Off the power of the product.
1 6 Micro SD Card You can equip a Micro SD card
Slot into the product, and play music
files of the MicroSD card.
3 7 Balanced Port You can listen to the sound source by
Balanced audio pin map
connecting the earphone and headphone
R- R+ L+ L- which support the balance cable.
8 Headphone/Earphone Output the sound through the earphone
4 10 Jack Connector by connecting headphones/earphones.
9 USB Host You can connect a USB storage device to
Connector play music files on a USB storage device.
10 Wireless Network Rotate the wireless network
Antenna antenna to connect.
11 Power Port Connect the power adapter.
12 LED Power Attach the power LED stand.
Jack Stands (It will be released in the future)
5 6 78 9 11 12

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 Digital Out 1 BNC Output Port Connect a BNC output cable to
the port to output to digital.
2 Optical Output Port Connect an optical cable to the
port to output to digital.
3 Coaxial Output Port Connect a coaxial cable to the
port to output to digital.
4 AES/EBU Output Port Connect an AES/EBU cable to
12 3 4 5 6 7 8 the port to output to digital.
Digital In 5 AES/EBU Input Port Connect an AES/EBU cable to
receive a digital input.
6 Coaxial Input Port Connect a coaxial cable to the
port to receive a digital input.
7 Optical Input Port Connect an optical cable to the
port to receive a digital input.
8 BNC Input Port Connect a BNC input cable to the
port to receive a digital input.

Unable to adjust volume when Digital Out is selected.

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 Fixed 1 Fixed RCA Port Connect RCA cable to the port to
Analog Out output to digital.
2 Fixed Balanced Connect Balanced cable to the port to
Port output to analog.
Variable 3 Variable Connect Balanced cable to the port to
Analog Out Balanced Port output to analog.
4 Variable RCA Connect RCA cable to the port to
5 6 7 Port output to analog.
System 단자 5 Ethernet Port Connect a wired LAN cable to the port.
6 USB Port Connect USB B type cable to the port
and the computer.
7 USB-HOST Port You can connect a USB storage
device to play music files on a
USB storage device.
1 2 3 4

Digital In/Out and Analog Out can be set in a notification bar or the [Settings-
Sound-Sound In/Out].
Unable to adjust volume when Fixed Analog Out is selected.

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Managing Connecting the Power

power 1. Connect the adapter and the power cord.

2. Connect the adapter cable to the [Power] on the rear panel, and turn the mounting ring to tighten.
3. Connect the power cord and then press the [Power] button on the product for 2-3 seconds.
4. [ ] logo appears on the screen while the product is booted.

Connect the power cord to a wall outlet after completing the connection of the product, an adapter, and the power cord.
Use only the power cord and the adapter supplied in order to prevent malfunction or damage of the device.
Keep unplug the power cord from the outlet when you go out or you are not using the product for a long time.
The product contents include suitable cables for each country such as the United States, Japan, Europe and the UK.
Please separately check the national certification mark on the plug part, and use an appropriate power cable for each
area to connect to an adaptor.

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Connec- Earphones/Headphones

tions - Connect earphones or headphones to the [BAL], [PHONES] port of the side of the product.
- Connect earphones or headphones that support the balance cable to [BAL] port on the side of the product.
- You can use various earphones/headphones that fit 2.5Φ, 3.5Φ, 6.5Φ.

Do not raise the volume to loud when connecting earphones or headphones.

You can lose your hearing if you plug the earphones or headphones on your ears and listen to the large volume.

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Available Types of Cable

Balanced (XLR) Cable

Balanced calbes used in professional audio interfaces have better response capacity than regular cable,
and can be transmitted from a long distance.
2 1 1 2
HOT 3 Ground 3 HOT
COLD
Female Male

UnBalanced(RCA) Cable
It is the most commonly used basic cable to transmit the audio signal.

Optical/Coaxial/BNC Cable
Optical cable and coaxial cable(Coaxial/BNC Cable) are the cables that can be used to connect to the
digital inputs and outputs.

Optical Cable Coaxial Cable BNC Cable

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Connecting DIGTAL OUT Connecting DIGITAL IN

1. You can connect the product to an external amplifier 1. You can connect the product to an external source
device by using AES/EBU, Optical, Coaxial, BNC device by using AES/EBU, Optical, Coaxial, BNC
cables to [AES/EBU OUT], [OPT OUT], [COAX OUT], cables to the [AES/EBU IN], [OPT IN], [COAX IN]
[BNC OUT] port of the rear panel. port of the rear panel.

Coaxial
Cable

AES/EBU
Cable
AES/EBU
Optical Cable Coaxial
Cable Cable

BNC Cable BNC Cable Optical

Cable

CD Player

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Connecting Fixed Analog Out Connecting Variable Analog out

1. You can connect ‘Blacned’ and ‘RCA cable’ to an 1. You can connect ‘Balanced’ and ‘RCA cable’ to an
external amplifier device from [FIXED ANALOG external amplifier device from [VAIRABLE ALALOG
OUT] of the back the product. OUT] of the back of the product.

RCA Cable L/R

Balanced
Cable L/R

RCA Cable L/R

Balanced Cable L/R

This product supports both ‘Fixed Analog Out’ and ‘Variable Analog Out’. If it is set to ‘Fixed
Analaog Out’, you can not adjust the volumen in this product.
Please check the interface port before using a cable.
When connecting a cable, do not force strongly, and connect it by pushing it gently.
Do not shake too strongly when it is connected to a cable.

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Inserting/Removing CD

1. Refer to the CD label and gently insert into the CD slot.

2. If you select [ ] from the notification bar on the home screen, the CD will
be realised.

This product does not suport the CD Play function.

When you insert the CD, the CD-Ripping fuction will be activated.
Cautions for CD insertion
- Do not put excessive force when inserting a CD. This can cause malfuction and CD breakage.
- If the CD is inserted incorrectly, the product can be damaged or the CD can not be separated.
- A damaged CD or a CD with foreign substances can generate a problem.
Cautions for CD Separation
- Do not remove the CD during operation, it can cause a malfuction and a breakage of the CD.
Static may occur during CD ripping depending on the CD’s condition.

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Inserting/Removing the MicroSD Card Recommended MicroSD card

1. Place the microSD card in the slot like the figure Brand: SanDisk, Transcent
and press gently.
Cautions for inserting the MicroSD card
2. If you choose [Safely Remove SD Card] from the Do not force the SD card. This may cause a
notification bar on the home screen, the microSD malfuction of the product and damage to the
card will be removed safely. microSD card.
Please do not repeatedly insert/remove the microSD
3. If you press the microSD card one more time, the card.
card will be separated. If the microSD card is not positioned properly, the
product may mulfuction or the card may become
un-removable.
Cautions for removing microSD card
- Please remove the microSD card through ‘Safe
Removal’. If not, the memory or the system of the
product can be damanged.
- Do not remove the microSD card while using the
microSC card.
It can cause a deletion of data, a malfuction of the
product, and damage to the microSD card.
Other Cuations for using microSD card
- If microSD card is not recognized or has
malfuctioned, please reformat the card to the FAT32
system which is recommended.
-If you use other cards rather than recommended
microSD card, a malfuction can occur.
- MicroSD card is not included in the compenent.
You can purchase separately.

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Connecting USB Storage

1. Connect the USB storage device to the [USB] port 1. Connect the USB storage device to the [USB-HOST]
on the side of the product. port on the back of the product by using a USB cable.

Some products that require a separate driver installation or multiple drive generation(multi-card reader), etc. may not
be supported.
Some products that require a separate power source(external HDD, etc.) may not be supported.
The USB host cable is optional.

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Connecting to a Wireless Network Antenna Connecting to the Network

1. Connect the antenna for the wireless network to 1. Connect the internet connections(ADSL, VDSL,
[ANT] port of the product. cable model and wired/wireless router, etc.) to the
[ETHERNET] port on the back of the product, or
connect to an AP that provides WI-Fi.
2. Check the notification bar and the setting menu if
network is connected or not.

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Connecting to a Computer Separating with the Computer

1. Connect the [USB] port and a computer by using 1. Check if there is a work in process between the
the supplied USB cable for data transfer. product and the computer before disconnecting
the USB cable for data transfer.

Native DSD plays to PCM while connected to a PC as MTP.

If it is connected to MTP via a USB cable while playing Native DSD, Native DSD will be terminated automatically.
If you are a MAC user, please download a MTP program from [Support > Download of http://www.astellnkern.com]
and install to use.
Do not use a cable other than the USB cable supplied for data transfer. This cay cause a malfuction.
Please connect at the state all the features stopped, for a smooth connection of the computer and a USB cable for
data transfer.
Please connect to a high-power USB 2.0 port. The connection with a computer can be not good, if you connect a
keyboard or a self-powered USB hub, etc.
If you are a Windows XP user, you need Service Pack 2 or more, Windows Media Player 10 or newer version
installation to recognize and use the USB disk.
You can download the Service Pack and Media Player from [http://www.microsoft.com].
If you disconnect the USB cable for data transfer during a work in process, it may cause fatal errors on the product.

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Copying a File(Folder) to the Product Deleting a File(Folder) of the Product

1. If you select the files/folders to copy from a computer, 1. Select files/folders to delete and click the right
drag and drop(Drop&Drop) to the drive added by mouse key, then select [Delete].
the product, the selected files/folders will be copied. 2. If you click [Yes] in the [File/Folder Delete Confirmation]
window, the selected file/folder will be deleted.

Please connect the USB cable for data transfer correctly.

If you copy files/folders, or the computer is off or the USB cable for data transfer is disconnected while moving it, it
may cause serious damage on memory.
The transmission speed can be slow depending on the computer and OS environment that you use.
If you copy or move a file during PCM to DSP playback, the sound may be distorted or break up.

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Upgrading Upgrading the Firmware of the Product

the 1. Connect the product to a wired or wireless network.

firmware 2. When the new firmware is verified, the firmware update instruction appears.
3. Select [Update], and select the item you want to update.
4. Follow the prompts on the screen to proceed the firmware upgrade.

Refer to page 56 for a network connection method.

If you move to another screen while downloading upgrade files, the download will be stopped.
Please do not turn off the network connection while downloading upgrade files.
It can cause serious damage to the system, because the upgrade file cannot be downloaded properly.
If an error occurs or notification bar is gone while downloading upgrade files, you can re-download the firmware via
[Settings-Update-System Update].

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Basic Using the Touch LCD Basic Setting

operation 1. The product is equipped with a touch screen LCD 1. Set the language to be
system that operates by a direct touch. If you touch used in the language
the desired icon on the screen, the selected function setting screen that is
will be operated. displayed when you turn
on the power for the first
Do not use a sharp object or excessive force to time after purchasing the
prevent damage to the screen.
product, and then click [Next].
2. Set the time to use from
the world time settings,
and then click [Next].

3. The default setting will

be completed if you click
[Start], and the Feature
Guide for using AK500N.
4. You can use the product,
if you click [Start] after the
function guide is finished.

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Moving to the Previous Screen Setting Sound In/Out

1. Click [ ] while using 1. You can set in the

the product to move to notification bar screen or
the previous page. [Settings-Sound-Sound
In/Out].

If ‘Sound In/Out’ is connected to ‘Digital In(Coax,

Moving Up/Down from the List OPT, AES/EBU, BNC), you can not output the sound
with ‘Digital Out’.
1. Drag the screen [down to
If you choose ‘Digital In’ from the ‘Sound In/Out’
the top]/[top to the down] selection screen, ‘Digital Out’ is not available.
from the display list to While ‘Sound In/Out’ is connected to ‘Digital In(Coax,
move the list. OPT, AES/EBU, BNC), the connection will be
canceled and [CLOSE] menu will be activated, if you
re-click the connected port icon.
The volume adjustment is only available if [BAL] and
[PHONES] of the side and ‘Variable Analog Out’ from
the ‘Sound In/Out’ selection screen.

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Notifica- The Notification Bar will be displayed if you 1 Display of The content is displayed if there is a
drag up and click the notification icon at the
tion bar bottom.
notification notification. The notification will disappear
message if you push the notification information aside.
2 Screen Move the location of the Brightness Adjustment

1 Brightness Bar to adjust the brightness of the screen.

3 Wireless Network Turns on/off the wireless network.
4 Bluetooth Turns on/off the Bluetooth to use
Bluetooth remote control.
5 Ethernet Turns on/off Ethernet.
2 6 CD Extraction Extract the inserted CD from the CD slot.
(Only activated when a CD is inserted)
3 4 5 67 8 9 7 CD Ripping Turns on/off the automatic CD ripping function.
8 Computer Select the run mode when connected
Connection to a computer.
Mode MTP: is connected to a computer, you
can transfer media files.
DAC: You can listen to music of PC
via the product.
9 Gab-less Turns on/off gab-less.

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 1 Automatic Battery Sets the automatic battery charging
Charging Set function while playback.
2 Play mode Sets the playback mode.
7 : Plays the music of the list being
8
played in order
: Plays the music of the list being
played in random order
3 Repeat Sets the repeat mode.
Mode : Repeats playback of the list
1 2 3 4 5 6 being played
: Repeats the currently playing music
: Turn off ‘Repeat Mode’
4 Sound In/Out Indicates the setting screen.
5 Charging When automatic battery charging
Battery function is off during playback, select
Start to begin battery charging.
6 Sound Set Displays the sound setting(EQ, etc.) screen.
7 Remaining Indicates the current battery level.
Battery Power
8 CLEAR Removes a notification message
displayed on the screen.

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Music list 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 Progression Displays the state of the progress.
screen State Bar If you move the position of the

1 bar, it moves to where you want.

6 Play Time Displays the total duration of the song.
7 Previous Short: Plays the previous song.
Music/Rewind Long: Rewinds the music being played.
8 Play/Pause Pauses or replays the music
9 Next Music/ Short: Plays the next song.
Fast Forward Long: Forwards fast to the playing music.
1 MQS Display the Network Server and
10 Repeat Mode Sets the repeat mode.
Streaming Network Player list.
11 Playback Mode Sets the playback mode.
Activate Server/Player in settings
12 Search Enter a search term in the search
menu to use the function.
box to search for the file.
2 List Display The music list is displayed
13 Current Play List Displays the current playlist.
Method differently depending on how the
list displayed in the left menu. 14 Set Displays the setting screen.

3 Position Information Indicates the current playback position. CD Ripping If you set CD Ripping as ‘Manual’
4 Title Displays the song title. If ID3TAG does from the setting, an additional menu
not exist, the file title is displayed. appears when you insert the CD.

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1 2 3 1 Music List Display a music list of the current position. Press
the [ ] next to the desired music to delete a file,
add to the play list, or add to the current play list.
2 Sort by List You can select the music list sorting method
as ‘ALL/MQS/DSD/Ripping’.
You can select the music list sorting method
as ‘Bit/Sample Rate’.
3 Add-ons List Displays the add-ones window of the music lists.
The functions are displays differently by music
4 retrieval scheme.
: Copies the file. (Activates only in folders)
: Moves the file. (Activates only in folders)
: Adds the file to the play list.
: Adds the file to the current play list.
: Changes the name.
(Activates only in folders)
: Deletes the file.
4 Album List You can choose the album list display method
Display as ‘Thumbnail/List’.

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Music 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 5 Lyrics Displays the lyrics.

playback 6 Sound Set Displays the sound set(EQ, etc.) screen.

screen 7 Gap-less Turns on/off the gab-less.

8 Current Playlist Displays the current playlist.
9 Progression Displays the state of the progress.
State Bar If you move the position of the bar,
9
it moves to where you want.
10
10 Play Time Displays the total duration of the song.
11 Play Mode Sets the play mode.
11 12 13 14 15 16
12 Previous Short: Plays the previous song.
Music/Rewind Long: Rewinds the music being played.
1 Title Name Displays the title of the music. 13 Play/Pause Pauses or replays the music
If ID3TAG does not exist, the file 14 Next Music/ Short: Plays the next song.
name is displayed. Fast Forward Long: Forwards fast to the playing music.
2 Artist Name Displays the name of the artist. 15 Repeat Mode Sets the repeat mode.
3 Album Art Displays the album art 16 Play Time Displays the playing time.
4 Information Displays the information about Touch to change a display of the
the currently playing music. remaining playtime.

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Listening Select Music Listening to Music

to music 1. Select a music retrieval method from the menu - Turn the [Volume Wheel] to adjust the volume.
located on the left to display the music list for that - Press [ ] to pause, and [ ] to restart during
classification. playback.
2. Press the music to play on the music list that - Press [ / ] to play the previous/next music
appears on the screen to play music. during playback.
+ You can play the previous/next music by dragging
You can browse the music by folders in the [Folder]. the album art image in the music playback screen
Playback Time: About 7 hours (16bit/44.1kHz,
in [up down]/[down up] direction.
Unbalanced output, Volume 75, EQ OFF, LCD OFF
- Press and hold the [ / ] to rewind/fast forward.
Standard)
- Move the position of the progress bar during
Continuous playback time is based on 1TB model.
Continuous playback time varies with SSD capacity. playback to move to the desired location.
Supported File Formats: WAV[8~384kHz(8/16/32bit)], - Press [ ] to display the previous screen.
FLAC[8~352kHz(8/16/24bit)] - Press [ ] to display the home screen.
- Press [ ] to display a list of currently playing music.

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Ripping Ripping the CD Automatically Ripping the CD Manually

the CD 1. Insert the CD into the CD You can select auto/manual

insertion slot of the ripping from [Settings- CD
product Ripping- Automatic CD Ripping].
2. Import the metadata 1. If you insert the CD to the
information of the CD insertion slot of the product,
that is inserted in the [CD Ripping] menu on the
Grace Notes. left menu, gets activated.
3. When you have finished 2. Press the [CD Ripping] menu,
importing the information, and select the ripping file
CD ripping starts. format as FLAC or WAV.
4. When ripping is complete 3. If select the file format,
and if you press [OK] in it starts search for the
the results window, the Grace Note DB.
CD automatically comes 4. When DB search is completed,
out from the insertion slot. click [Start] to start ripping.
5. You can directly choose the
song to rip in the selection
box in front of each track.

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CD Ripping Results CD Ripping Screen

1 2
- : Tells CD Ripping is successfully completed.
- : Indicates a failure of CD ripping, because of a
physical scratch generated in the CD, etc. 3 6
- : Tells an error occurred, but CD ripping is
completed through error correction. 4 7
8
To recall the Grace Note DB data, AK500N has to be 5
connected to the network before ripping. Refer to page
56 for the network connection method.
9
Set the location of the ripped file from [Settings-CD
Ripping]. If you have not set the location, it will be saved
in the current folder.
It is possible there is not the relevant information about
Grace Note, depending on the CD. 1 Ripping Speed Displays the ripping speed.
Grace Note DB search time may be longer depending on
the network environment. 2 Album Information Displays the information
File formats and the ripping speed can be selected from about the album.
[Settings > CD Ripping].
If you enable error-checking function in [Settings > CD 3 Album Art Displays the album art.
Ripping] menu, it attempts to compensate for data errors
several times.
4 Ripping Progress Bar Displays the ripping progress.
So if you enable this function, the CD ripping becomes slow. 5 Ripping Error Information Displays the ripping error.
If you rip a CD manually, press the song you want to change
from the whole music information screen to select the name 6 Ripping Progress State Displays the ripping progress state.
of the album, artist, and genre on the touch keypad. 7 Ripping Success Displays the success of the ripping.
During CD ripping, the playback will be stopped if WAV,
FLAC files that are 24bit/352kHz or more are converted 8 Ripping Failure Displays the failure of the ripping.
into DSD64. 9 Skip Ripping Skips the ripping.

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Managing Adding the song in the current playlist to the playlist Changing the music order of the current playlist

the current 1. Press [ ] next to the 1. Press [ ] next to the

playlist song, and select [ ]. song.
2. You can add the selected 2. Hold [ ], and move the
songs to your playlist. selected song to up/down
- Add a playlist: Create to change the position of
a new playlist and add the songs you selected. the song selected.
- Add to the playlist: Select the playlist to add the
songs that you selected to the list.

Deleting songs in the current playlist

1. Select [ ] next to the
song.
2. Press [ ] to remove the
selected song from the
current playlist.

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Managing Creating the Playlist Add a playlist to the current playlist

the playlist 1. If you select [Playlist]

1. Press [ ] next to the
desired playlist from the
from the left menu, the
playlist, and select [ ].
playlist is displayed.
2. Select the location you
2. Select [Playlist], and
want to add.
press [Add Playlist] at
- Add after the current playlist: Adds the selected
the top.
playlist at the end of the playlist.
3. If you set the name of the
- Add after the currently playing song: Adds the
playlist, and click [OK],
selected playlist after the current playing song.
a new playlist will be added.
You can also add a playlist
to the current playlist in
the following way:
- If you press and hold
the desired playlist
from the playlist, a check box is displayed.
Select the check box, and then select [Add to the
current playlist] on the top.

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Adding music to playlists Deleting a playlist
1. Press [ ] next to the
1. A playlist is displayed, if
desired playlist from the
you press [Add Song] on
playlist, select [ ] and
the top of the playlist.
press [OK], then the
2. Check a select box in
selected playlist will be
front of the music you
deleted.
want to add, and press
[Add], then the selected
music will be added to
the playlist.

Changing the name of the playlist

1. Select [ ] next to the
desired playlist from the
playlist, and select [ ],
then a window for changing
name will be displayed.
2. Type a new name and
press [OK], then the name
of the playlist will be changed.

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Adding a song in the playlist to the current playlist Add a song in the playlist to the playlist
1. Select the desired playlist
1. Select the desired
from the playlist, and
playlist from the playlist,
select [ ] next to the
and select [ ] next to
song you want to add.
the song you want to add.
2. Press [ ], and select
2. Press [ ], and add the
the location you want to add.
selected song to the playlist you want.
- Add after the current playlist: Adds the selected
- Add a playlist: Create a new playlist and add the
playlist at the end of the playlist.
songs you selected.
- Add after the currently playing song: Adds the
- Add to the playlist: Select the playlist to add the
selected playlist after the current playing song.
songs that you selected to the list.
You can also add a playlist
Songs in the USB memory or a USB external disk can
to the current playlist in
be played in the folder menu, but they cannot be
the following way:
added to the play list.
- If you press and hold
the desired playlist from
the playlist, a check box is displayed. Select the
check box, and select [Add to the current playlist]
on the top.

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Searching Searching files

files 1. If you press [ ] on the top right of the playlist, a search bar will be displayed.
2. Select Songs/Albums/Artists you want to search.
3. Type search term in the search input window, and browse the file.

Managing Folder Copy Moving Folders

Files 1. Select [ ] next to the 1. Select [ ] next to the

folder you want to copy. folder you want to move.
2. Select [ ], and press 2. Select [ ], and press
[Paste]. Then the selected [Paste]. Then the selected
folder will be copied. folder will be moved.

If you press [ ] on the right of a music list, the music list add-ons window will be displayed.
Copying a folder is only available if you selected [Folder] from the menu.
You can make a new folder by pressing [New Folder].

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Deleting folders Adding to the playlist
1. Select [ ] next to the
1. Select [ ] next to the
folder you want to add to
folder you want to delete.
the playlist.
2. If you press [ ] on the
2. Select [ ] on the music
music list add-ons
list add-ons window, then
window, the selected
select the list you want
folder will be deleted.
to add.
3. If you press [OK], the
selected file will be added
to the playlist.

You can also ad folders

to the playlist in the
following way:
- If you press and hold
the folder you want to
add to the playlist, a check box appears in front of
the folder list. Select the check box, and then select
[Add to the playlist] on the top.
This function remains available when folder is
moved, copied or deleted.

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Adding to the current playlist Changing a name
1. Select [ ] next to the
1. Select [ ] next to the
folder you want to change
file you want to add to
the name.
the current playlist.
2. If you select [ ] on the
2. If you select [ ] on the
music add-ons window,
music add-ons window,
a name-changing window
the selected file will be
will be displayed.
added to the current playlist.
3. If you press [OK], the folder
name will be changed.

The name can be changed only if you select one

folder.
Playlist applies only to the internal storage. It does
not support an external storage.
During a media scan, you can add to the playlist or
the current playlist or modify.
You can use the file browser navigation and
playback during a media scan.

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MQS You can play or download the music from a PC on the same network via AK500N in real time.

streaming Installing MQS Streaming Server Choosing MQS Streaming Server

1. Download MQS Streaming Server from [Support > 1. Install the MQS streaming
Download of http://www.astellnkern.com/] server from the PC, and run it.
depending on the version of the PC. 2. If you press [500N] on the
2. After running the setup file, install it according to left menu when AK500N
the installation guide screen. and PC are connected in
3. You can check the using method for MQS Streaming the same network, the PC list will be displayed on
Server via the Help in the Server Program. the [Network Server] list.
3. If you select the PC you want to connect, the left
PC/MAC must meet the following conditions.
menu will be displayed as the list that PC has.
Supported PC Specifications
4. If you select [Network Player], wireless network
- OS: Windows XP, Windows 7, 8(32, 64 bit)
devices that are on the same network will be
Supported MAC Specifications
- MAC OS 10.7 (Lion) or later version searched. If you select those devices, you can
output the sound.

You can connect to the NAS products that support

DLNA function.

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Wireless Control PP
1. You can operate this product wirelessly through the application.
2. Recommended Control APP: Android(BubbleUPnP) / iOS(Sitecom Media Controller, Network Audio Remote)
3. You can download relevant applications from Google Play Market and Apple App Store.
For the use method of applications, please refer to the help for the application.

In order to connect to Network Server and Network Player, AK500N and the product you want to connect must be
connected in the same network.
For the detail connecting method of the network player or Wi-Fi speaker, please refer to the user guide of the each
product.
When connected to a wireless network, the streaming can be disconnected or the next song play can be slow
depending on the network condition.
If the streaming is operated when AK500N, PC, smartphone/tablet are all connected to a Wi-Fi, the connection may
not be smooth or the song can be stopped depending on the network condition. (Please set AP as 802.11/g or
802.11/n.)
If other work is in progress on the server PC, the server reaction can be slow.
If you are streaming and downloading at the same time, AK500N reaction can be slow depending on the wireless
network or the condition of the server PC.
If you touch the item being downloaded from the notification bar or turns off the MQS streaming function, the
download will be stopped.
When you operate this product with wireless control APP, the data in the USB memory stick or USB external disks
are not visible in the wireless control APP.

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Purchasing Purchasing music

music in 1. Connect AK500N to the network.

the store 2. If you press [Store] in the menu, and select ‘Groovers’ from the list appears, the APP will be activated.
3. You can check the using method through the user guide and help in the STORE.

For the network connection method, refer to page 56.

The currently supported STORE is ‘Groovers’.
‘Groovers’ of the store menu is displayed if you currently select [Setting> Date and Time > GMT+09:00, Korea
Standard Time].
Purchase/Payment via ‘Groovers’ is only available in the Republic of Korea.

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Using USB DAC function is a function to recognize AK500N via a sound card and listen to sound through the
earphone port of AK500N.
USB DAC
function USB DAC Specifications
- Supported USB DAC OS
+ Windows XP (32bit) / Windows 7 (32bit / 64bit) / Windows 8 (32bit / 64bit) / Mac OS 10.7 (Lion) or later
- USB DAC Support Specifications
+ Supported formats: WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE (Normal, High, Fast), AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF,
DSF + Sample Rate: 44.1Khz ~ 192Khz
+ Bit rate: 16bit / 24bit
+ Supported DSD Specifications: DSD64, DSD128
- You can adjust the sound volume output through the volume wheel on the AK500N.

The sound does not play when you set exceeds the '24bit 192kHz'.
If the USB usage is a lot or PC becomes slow, the sound may not be played.
When playing video sources, the sync of video and sound may not fit, depending on the quality of the original and
output, and the using circumstance.
When USB DAC is operating, you cannot output to the Digital Out (AES / EBU, Optical, Coaxial, BNC).
You cannot adjust the sound with Windows Basic Volume, but you can adjust the volume with the volume wheel or
the volume of the program you are using.

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Installing USB DAC
1. Set [Settings-Connecting 5. Press [Browser] to set the
USB] as [DAC input]. folder to install the driver,
2. Connect the product and and then press [Install].
a PC by using a USB 6. If the following screen is
cable for data transfer. displayed, press [Finish]
3. Run the ‘Setup.ext’ file to complete the installation.
on the Driver.
4. Press [Next] if the
following screen appears.
- When the following
screen appears, please
check if [Settings-
Connecting USB] is set
as [DAC Input].

<After installing the driver>

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7. According to the operating - MAC OS X: Select the
system, you can change Output tab from the sound
the default device to output menu under the System
the sound with the following Preferences, and select
methods: [AK500N USB DAC].
- XP: Change the default
sound playback device
to [AK500N USB DAC]
from ‘Control Panel> Sounds and Audio Device’.
- 7/8: Select [AK500N USB DAC] from ‘Control
Panel>Sound>Playback’ tab, and select [Set as
Default Device] on the bottom.

You need to complete this step, only if you are using AK500N with USB DAC for the first time.
You do not need a separate follow-up to select AK500N for the sound output.
If you connect to USB DAC when paying PCM or Native DSD, the music being played will be stopped automatically.
If you press [Connect to a Media device] on the screen when it is connected to the USB DAC, the USB DAC will be
disconnected, and reconnect to MTP mode again.
If you reboot AK500n after the connection to the USB DAC, it will be changed MTP mode again.
For high sound quality, it is recommended to change the default format to
[24bit, 192000Hz(Studio quality)] on the advanced tab, after clicking the ‘Properties’
button of [AK500N USB DAC] from Panel>Sound in Windows 7/8.

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Using Bluetooth on/off Pairing Bluetooth

bluetooth 1. Please refer to the instruction manual of the 1. Select the Bluetooth
Bluetooth remote control handset for a pairing. remote control you want
to pair from the list you
can use.

Supported Bluetooth Specifications

- Supported profiles: A2DP (Only Bluetooth remote control can be connected.)
Do not turn off the power during the Bluetooth connectivity.
If Bluetooth is malfunctioning, turn off the power of the Bluetooth device, and turn it on again.
The registration method can be different depending on a Bluetooth device, so please refer to the instruction manual
of each device when connecting.
Please proceed at around 20cm when connecting products and Bluetooth devices.
If the product and the Bluetooth are more than 2 meters away, the connection will be broken. (The distance can be
different depending on the operating environment and the Bluetooth model.)
Interference can occur while using a Bluetooth.
Abnormal motion and noise may occur depending on the Bluetooth operation environment and the charge status of
the device.
- If a part of body touches the product or the electric wave transmitter of the Bluetooth headset external device.
- If the received power changes by the electric wave obstructions such as walls, corners, partitions
- If there is the interference of the device using the same frequency band such as medical devices, microwave ovens,
wireless LAN, etc.

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Settings You can manually set your own production environment. Set menu structure may vary depending on the firmware version.
Settings Bluetooth
1. Select [AK500N-Settings] on the home screen. Connect of disable the Bluetooth remote control.
2. Set by selecting the desired item.
Please refer to [Using Bluetooth] on the page 45 for
a detail method of setting the Bluetooth.
You can also select the setting menu by selecting [ ]
on the top, or [Notification bar] screen at the bottom
of the screen.
Ripping the CD
Automatic CD Ripping: Set an automatic CD ripping.
Ethernet Manual CD Ripping: If you set the ‘Manual CD Ripping’,
[CD Ripping] menu will be activated after the device
Connect of disable the wired network.
recognizes the CD from the CD insertion slot.
- Auto IP: IP is set automatically. Ripping folder: Set the folder to save the ripped files.
- Manual IP: Set by directly entering information Ripping file format: Set the format of the file for ripping.
such as IP address, DNS. Ripping speed: Set the ripping speed.
Set Error checking: Turn on/off the function that
checks errors while ripping.
Wi-Fi
This product does not support playing a CD.
Connect of disable the wireless network.
If you activate the Error checking function, it will
attempts compensate for data errors for several
Please refer to the page 56 for a detail method of times. So the CD ripping speed will be slow if you
setting the network. activate this function.

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Sound

Equalizer: Set the equalizer to suit your tastes. Balance Output: Set the left/right balance of the
- PRO EQ: Recommend Preset EQ by experts sound output.
- USER EQ: Change the height of the equalizer on PCM to DSD: Converts PCM file to DSD64 data,
your tastes and turns on/off the playing function.
Sound In/out: Connect or disconnect Sound in/out
It does not convert PCM files in the internal
If Sound In/Out is connected to Digital In(Coax, OPT, AES storage to DSD64 files.
/EBU, BNC), you cannot output the sound as ‘Digital Out’. The equalizer is not applied when playing DSD.
- If you select ‘Digital In’ on the ‘Sound In/Out’ select Using the equalizer function can slow down the
screen, you cannot select ‘Digital out’. operation of the product.
If ‘Sound In/Out’ is connected to ‘Digital In(Coax, OPT, QES/ For details on how to set up the equalizer, please
EBU, BNC)’, it will be disconnected if you click the icon of the refer to the page 57-58.
connected port again, and [CLOSE] menu on the bottom
In order to use the PCM to DSD feature, you have to
will be activated.
activate it from ‘Settings> Sound’. This feature supports
You can only adjust the volume if ‘Variable Analog Out’ only WAV, FLAC files with DXD format. (DXD format means
and [BAL], [PHONES] on the left side is selected on the WAV, FLAC files with 24bit / 352kHz or more.)
‘Sound In/Out’ selecting screen. If Sound In / Out is connected to the Digital Out (Coax,
OPT, AES / EBU, BNC), Native DSD cannot be played.
Gap-less: Plays music files after the currently playing music - If it is set to Digital Out, Native DSD will automatically be
and continue to the next file in a row without interruption. changed to PCM and played.
- If it is set to Digital Out DXD will automatically be changed
- It only works if the currently playing music and the
to PCM and played.
following music have the same specification If it is played or paused as Native DSD, you cannot select
(the sample rate, bit, channel). ‘Digital Out’ from ‘Sound In/Out’.

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Screen Language

Screen Brightness: Set the brightness of the screen. Set the language.
Screen Off: Set the screen off time in 6 steps. - Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese(Simplified/
Traditional), German are supported.

Server/Player Power

Server/Playe : Server/Player function is available. Charging during playback: If you activate the
MQS Server/Player Setting : Set Network server & charging option during playback, the battery is
automatically charged even while playing.
player specific features.
Enable to set automatic shutdown and sleep timer.
- 500N Server : If you turn off the network server,
AK500N is not found in other product. If you charge when battery status is less than 5%
and the power is completely off, it takes about 3
- Network Server Name : Set the name of the server. hours to fully charge the battery.
- 500N Player : If you turn off the network player, Battery charging time is based on 1TB model.
AK500N is not found in other product. Charging time varies with SSD capacity.
Automatic shutdown is not supported during set operation.
- Network Player Name : Set the name of the player. Playback stops at the sleep specified time.
Download folder settings: Set the saving location
when downloading files. Connecting to USB
Media devices (USB DISK): You can transfer media
Date and Time files when it is connected to a computer.
DAC Input: You can listen to music of the PC
Set the date and the time. through the product.
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Update Initialization
System Update: Updates the system when there is Database Initialization: Initialize the database within
a new update. the product.
The database initialization time may be longer
depending on the number of products within the file.
System Information Reset: Reset the custom setting to the factory defaults.
Factory Reset: Initialize to the factory default state,
System Information: You can check the model
and all data will be deleted.
number of the product, Firmware version, Memory
usage information, the license of the product, and
you can munt the microSD card/USB Storage or HELP
delete the data.
HELP : Select Help to find a manual in selected
Formatting the microSD card will delete all the data
language.
on the memory card. Be sure to backup any important
files before formatting.
When formatting the microSD card from a computer,
be sure to select the FAT32 system.
Internal memory capacity specifications differ depending
on OS. Therefore, the capacity may be different.
SSD 4TB model with RAID5 uses about 1TB for data
backup, which makes this region unavailable as user
space.

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Connecting Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wired network

to the 1. If you press and hold [ ] 1. Connect the wired LAN

network in the notification bar, or cable to the [ETHERNET]
turns on [Settings – on the back of the product.
Wireless Network], the 2. If the IP information is
AP lists of available confirmed in the IP
connection appear. address field, you can
2. If you choose the AP to use the network.
connect, the wireless 3. If you want to change the
network will be connected. IP address, click [Change]
- You may need to type the button, type the information
key index and network key such as IP address, DNS,
according to the AP setting. and then click [OK].
3. If you press and hold [Modify
Network] with the connected AP, It is recommended to use a wired network for
smooth network feature utilization.
you can modify the AP history.
If you use a wireless network feature, please set AP
You cannot use if you need an additional certification to connect to this product as ‘802.11/g’ or ‘802.11/n’.
except wireless network connection, such as a web
browser certifications.
It supports channels up to 1-13.

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Setting the Setting the equalizer

equalizer 1. Activate the equalizer 4. Set the name of the

menu at [Settings – equalizer, and select [OK].
Sound – Equalizer]. 5. Set by changing the
2. Press [PRO EQ] on the height of the equalizer to
bottom. suit your tastes.
3. Select [Create] on the
bottom.

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Reset Equalizer Renaming the equalizer

1. Press [ ] to reset the 1. Press [Rename] on the

equalizer. bottom of the equalizer,
and type a new name.
2. If you press [OK] after
typing a new name of the
equalizer, the name of the
equalizer will be changed.
Deleting Equalizer
1. Select the equalizer you
want to delete.
2. Press [Delete] on the
bottom of the equalizer,
and press [OK] to delete
the selected equalizer.

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Trouble Check!

shooting 1. The device won’t turn on. 6. File will not playback or a specific file causes
Please check if the power supply is correctly instability.
connected. The Following may occur due to the condition
2. The operation of the product is unstable. of the file:
If you press and hold the power button on the side - Playback is unstable or difficult.
longer than 10 seconds, the product will be turned - The device may not function properly.
off. Please turn on the product again and check. - The file may sound different from a computer.
3. The screen turns off repeatedly. - There may be a difference in the performance
After a certain period time, the screen turns off to of playback or other functions.
reduce power consumption when playing the file. - The file may not be compatible with playback
Set the time on [Settings – Power- Screen off]. specifications.
4. The screen is not displaying properly. A file conversion or using a different file is
Check whether debris is on the screen. recommended.
5. There is no sound or there’s static.
Verify that the volume isn’t set to [0].
Check that the earphones are plugged in properly,
and make sure debris isn’t in the port or on the plug.
Verify that the music file is not corrupted.
Verify that the audio settings have been properly
set (balanced, line out, etc.)
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responsibility of the user.
Companies, organizations, products, people, and events used in the examples are not based on actual data.
It is not the intention of iriver Limited to correlate any companies, organizations, products, people, and
events with this manual. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with applicable copyright laws.
© 1999-2014 iriver Limited. All rights reserved.

Certii- KCC/FCC/CE/TELEC
Class B Device (Communication equipment for residential use): This is a Class B Device and is registered for
cations EMC requirements for residential use. This device can be used not only in residential areas but in all other areas.

FCCID : QDMDPF11
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.

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(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 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference 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

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Body-Worn operation
This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the portable music player kept 5mm.
from the body. To maintain compliance requirements, use only belt-clips, holsters or similar accessories that
maintain a 1cm separation distance between the user’s Body and the back of the Portable music player,
including the antenna.
The use of belt-clips, holsters and similar accessories should not contain metallic components in its assembly.
The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with CE RF exposure require-
ments, 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 typical user can easily understand the
information, to acquire the required body-worn accessories to maintain compliance. Instructions on how to
place and orient a device in body-worn accessories, in accordance with the test results, should also be
included in the user instructions. All supported bodyworn accessory operating configurations must be clearly
disclosed to users through conspicuous instructions in the user guide and user manual to ensure unsupported
operations are avoided. All body-worn accessories containing metallic components must be tested for
compliance and clearly identified in the operating manual. The instruction must inform users to avoid using
other body-worn accessories containing metallic components to ensure RF exposure compliance.”

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Disclaimers The Manufacturer, importer, and distributor shall not be liable 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 currently adding new comple-
mentary features and will continue to apply new technologies in the future. All standards are subject to
change without prior notice.
There is no warranty against data los due to the use of the product.

Trademarks Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Media Player are Trademarks of Microsoft corp.

Gracenote This application or device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California (“Gracenote”).
The software from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Software”) enables this application to perform disc and/or file
identification and obtain music-related information, including name, artist, track, and title information
(“Gracenote Data”) from online servers or embedded databases (collectively, “Gracenote Servers”) and to
perform other functions. You may use Gracenote Data only by means of the intended End-User functions of
this application or device.
You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers for your own
personal non-commercial use only. You agree not to assign, copy, transfer or transmit the Gracenote
Software or any Gracenote Data to any third party. YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE
DATA, THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN.
You agree that your non-exclusive license to use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and
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Gracenote Servers will terminate if you violate these restrictions. If your license terminates, you agree to
cease any and all use of the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers. Gracenote
reserves all rights in Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and the Gracenote Servers, including all
ownership rights. Under no circumstances will Gracenote become liable for any payment to you for any
information that you provide. You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its rights under this Agreement
against you directly in its own name.
The Gracenote service uses a unique identifier to track queries for statistical purposes. The purpose of a
randomly assigned numeric identifier is to allow the Gracenote service to count queries without knowing
anything about who you are. For more information, see the web page for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for
the Gracenote service.
The Gracenote Software and each item of Gracenote Data are licensed to you “AS IS.” Gracenote makes
no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy of any Gracenote Data from in
the Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves the right to delete data from the Gracenote Servers or to
change data categories for any cause that Gracenote deems sufficient. No warranty is made that the
Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers are error-free or that functioning of Gracenote Software or
Gracenote Servers will be uninterrupted. Gracenote is not obligated to provide you with new enhanced or
additional data types or categories that Gracenote may provide in the future and is free to discontinue its
services at any time.
GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND
NON-INFRINGEMENT. GRACENOTE DOES NOT WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT WILL BE OBTAINED BY
YOUR USE OF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR ANY GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL
GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST
PROFITS OR LOST REVENUES.
© Gracenote, Inc. 2009
Portions of the content are copyright © of Gracenote or its providers.

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