PPF31 INSTRUCTION BOOK UserGuide
CONTENTS Getting Started _01 Package Contents Desc ription of Each Part Po wer Management Char ging Connections Firm ware Upgrade 02 03 05 06 07 12 Using the Device _02 Basic Operations Home Screen N 13 otification Bar Purchasing Music from Store AK CONNECT Listening to Music Manage Playlist USB DAC Installation How to Use USB Audio Automatic CD Ripping Using Bluetooth Setti ngs Connecting to Wi-Fi Equalizer Setup 19 17 22 23 29 32 35 36 37 39 41 46 47 Miscellaneous _03 Safety cautions Troubl eshoo
User Guide Package Contents Contents may be changed without prior notice to improve the performance or quality of the product. PPF31 Protective Film Quick Start Guide & Warranty Card Type-C USB Cable Micro SD Card Slot Cover Protective Film: Protects the product’s screen. Type-C USB Cable: Connects the product to the P C or charges the product. Quick Start Guide: It describes the basic method of using the product. Warranty Card: The warranty card is required for customer services.
User Guide Description of Each Part The appearance of the product as well as the printed and engraved information may vary depending on the model. 3.5mm Unbalanced Port microSD card slot 2.5mm Balanced Port Balanced Port for External Devices Type-C USB Port Next/FF Replay/Pause Power/ Volume Previous/ Rewind LCD Touchscreen Home Button 3.5mm Unbalanced Port: Connects to the earphones and the headphones with 3.5mm unbalanced ports. 2.5mm Balanced Port: Connects to earphones and headphones with 2.
User Guide Previous/Rewind: Short press - Plays the previous song or restarts the song. Long press - Rewinds. Play/Pause: Short press - Plays/pauses. Long press - Returns to the playback screen. Next/FF: Short press - Plays the next music. Long press - Fast-forwards. Home Button: Returns to the home screen.
User Guide Power Management Turning on/off Power 1. Long-press the [Power/Volume] to turn on the device. 2. While the device is on, long-press the [Power/Volume] to shut down the device. A confirmation message will appear. 3. Press [Confirm] to turn off the device. This device has an automatic shutdown feature to save battery po wer. The device will turn off if there is no user input during the pe riod defined in [Menu - Power - Automatic Shutdown] (See Page 4 5.) Turn the Screen On/Off 1.
User Guide Charging Charging Via PC 1. Connecting to PC via Type-C USB cable will also charge the product. Charging Time: Maximum 8 hours (Completely run-down and pow er-off) Depending on the PC specifications, the charging process may require turning on the PC. When charging via PC connection, the charging time may vary dep ending on whether the device is turned on or off. Some PCs in power-saving mode may not charge the device.
User Guide Connections 3.5mm Unbalance Port 1. Connect earphones or headphones to the 3.5mm unbalanced port. OR Connect to the 2.5mm Balanced Port 1. Connect earphones and headphones to the 2.5mm balance 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.
User Guide Connecting to PC 1. Turn on the device and your PC. 2. Connecting the product to PC using Type-C USB cable will follow the [Menu - USB Connection] settings. Media Device (USB Drive): Transfer files from a PC to the device. DAC Input: Listen to music on a connected PC through the device. (See Page 36.) Mac users need to download and install the MTP program from the Astell&Kern website. [http://www.astellnkern.
User Guide Copy Files (Folders) to the Product 1. To copy files/folders from your computer, select the desired files/folders and drag & drop them into the USB device. Connect the Type-C USB cable correctly. Turning off the product or disconnecting the Type-C USB cable while copying or moving files/folders may cause serious damage to the memory. File transfer speeds may be affected by the computer and/or the OS environment.
User Guide Delete Files (or Folders) from the Product 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 files/folders. Insert/Remove a Micro SD Card 1. Refer to the diagram and gently insert a micro SD card into the micro SD card slot. 2. To safely remove a micro SD card, select [Safely remove SD card] from the Notification Bar or select [Dismount SD card] from [Menu - System Informa tion]. 3.
User Guide Recommended micro SD Cards Micro SD: SanDisk, Transcend Maximum Capacity: 256GB Notes on Inserting Micro SD Card When inserting the micro SD card, do not use excessive force. This may cause the product and the card to malfunction. Do not repeatedly insert/remove the micro SD card. If the card is improperly inserted, it may become immovable or cause damage to the device. Notes on removing a micro SD card Be sure to safely dismount and remove the micro SD 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. For Wi-Fi connections, see Page 47. The firmware upgrade may not initialize if the battery level is too l ow. (A minimum battery level of 50% is required.
User Guide Basic Operations LCD Touchscreen 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. To prevent damage to the screen, do not use a sharp object or exce ssive force. Return to the Home Screen 1. Press [ ] to go to the Home Screen.
User Guide Menus 1. Touch and drag to the right and left in the home screen to display menus. Notification Bar 1. Touch and drag up and down on the home screen to display the notification bar.
User Guide View Current Playlist 1. Touch and drag right and left on the home screen to display the current playlist. Now Playing Title Text Sub text Title Text Sub text Title Text Sub text Title Text Sub text Title Text Sub text Title Text Sub text Title Text Sub text Title Text Sub text Title Text View Past Playlists 1. Touch and drag up and down on the home screen to display previous playlists.
User Guide Moving Up/Down on the List 1. Scroll through the list by dragging up and down.
User Guide Home Screen 9 1 10 2 11 3 12 4 13 5 14 6 15 7 16 8 17 1 Menus Displays menus. 2 Details Displays current song information. 3 Song Duration Indicates the song’s total duration. Press to switch from elapsed time to remaining time. 4 Current Album Goes to the album of the current 5 Add to Playlist Add the selected song to the song. playlist. 6 Title Song title information. File name is displayed when ID3Tag is unavailable.
User Guide 7 Artist/Album Displays the artist and the album. 8 Previous/ Short press: Plays the previous song. Rewind Long press: Rewinds the current song. 9 Playback Screen Displays the playback screen. 10 Album Cover Display album covers. Press the album cover to view the lyrics. 11 Progress Bar Shows the progress bar. Drag the indicator to move to the desired track time. 12 Song Duration Indicates the song’s total duration. Press to switch from elapsed time to remaining time.
User Guide Notification Bar 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 DA C 11 Flicking 12 Line Out 143 Balanced Out CD ripping connected 13 Clear 00:00 16bit / 44.
User Guide 1 Wi-Fi Press [ ] to turn Wi-Fi ON/ OFF. 2 Bluetooth Press [ 3 AK CONNECT Set AK Connect. ] to turn Bluetooth 4 EQ Press [ ] to turn the EQ ON/OFF. The most recent EQ settings are applied by default. 5 PC Connection Select the mode to use when Mode connected to a PC. DAC :Listen to music on the device through a con nected PC. DISK :Enables transfer of media files. 6 USB Audio Please turn ON/OFF USB au dio output after connecting t o the portable USB DAC. (Se e page ??.
User Guide 10 Settings Displays a list of settings. 11 Brightness Use the adjustment bar to 12 Volume 13 Notification Notification contents are s Display displayed in this area. Delete Notifications Deletes the notifications. control the display brightness. Adjust the volume with the volume control. 14 [ / / corresponding screen.
User Guide Purchasing Conveniently purchase music from the Store when connected to a wireless network. Music fro m Store Purchasing Music 1. Connect to a wireless network. 2. Select [Store] from the menu. 3. Select the desired store. 4. Check the user guide or help menu within each store for detailed information. Select [Menu > User Guide] within the Groovers Store for instructions. For Wi-Fi connections, see Page 47. Stor e is currently available.
User Guide AK CON NECT The PPF31 can access and play back music files stored on a P C on the same network as well as output sound through A stell&Kern speakers. MQS Streaming Server Installation 1. Visit the Astell&Kern website and download the server installer that corresponds to your operating system. [h ttp://www.astellnkern.com > Support > Download]. 2. Run the downloaded installer and follow the on-screen instructions. 3.
User Guide 4. A list of servers on the same network as the PPF31 will be displayed. AK Connect Library icon Local icon iriverNASserver icon AK 380 Speaker icon Local icon T1 5. Select the search option on the home menu to display the music list. Songs Title Text Sub text Title Text Sub text Title Text Sub text Title Text Sub text Title Text Sub text Title Text Sub text Title Text Sub text Title Text Sub text Title Text For Wi-Fi connections, see Page 47.
User Guide Streaming and Downloading from the Music Server 1. Select the search option on the server menu to display the m usic list. 2. Select a song to begin streaming. 3. Press [ ] button at the upper- right corner of the music list. 4. Select the desired music, and pr ess [ ] on the top to download the music. A message on the Notification Bar will indicate a completed download.
User Guide AK Connect Usage Examples Case 1 PPF31 AK T1 LIBRARY SPEAKER Case 2 AK500N PPF31 AK T1 LIBRARY REMOTE SPEAKER Using the Device 26
User Guide Case 3 PPF31 AK500N REMOTE & LIBRARY SPEAKER Case 4 PPF31 AK500N AK T1 LIBRARY REMOTE SPEAKER Using the Device 27
User Guide Case 5 PPF31 LIBRARY or AK Connect APP REMOTE AK T1 SPEAKER AK500N LIBRARY Using the Device 28
User Guide 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 Playing Time: Approximately 12 hours (Music: FLAC, 1 6bit, 44khz, Unbalanced, LOW Gain, Volume 50, EQ Off, LCD Off) Su pported Formats: PCM [8~384kHz(8/16/24/32bit)] DSD [2.9/5.6/11.2MHz] Listening to Music Press [ ] on the menu list and enter the title.
User Guide Press [ ] during playback to pause and [ ] to resume playback. Press [ / ] during playback for the previous/next song. Lo ng-press [ / ] during playback to rewind/fast-forward. Drag the indicator to the desired location during playback. Pres s the Album Cover during playback to show lyrics. Press the [ ] to go to Home Screen. Select an album cover from the home screen to begin playback.
User Guide Playlist Screen 1 3 4 2 1 Previous Return to the previous screen. 2 Playlist Displays the playlist for the current location. 3 Music Options Displays all music options. 4 Play All Play all songs from the current playlist.
User Guide Manage Playlist Creating a Playlist 1. Press [Playlists] on the Home screen to view the playlists. 2. Press [ ] on the upper-right corner, and select [+ Add]. 3. Enter a name for the playlist, and then press [Add] to create a new playlist. 새로 만들기 01 재생목록(Title Text) 1곡 / 최근 추가목록 (Sub text) 02 재생목록(Title Text) 18곡 03 재생목록(Title Text) 18곡 04 재생목록(Title Text) 18곡 05 재생목록(Title Text) Adding a Song to a Playlist 1. Press [Playlists] to display the list of playlists. 2.
User Guide Removing a Song from a Playlist 1. Press [Playlists] to display the list of playlists. 2. Select the playlist, and then press [ ] at the top of the screen. 3. Select music, and press [ ] on t op to delete the music from the playlist.
User Guide Renaming a Playlist 1. Press [Playlists] to view the playlists, and press [ ]. 2. Select a playlist to be renamed. 3. Press [ T ] at the top of the screen to display the renamed window. 새로 만들기 01 재생목록(Title Text) 1곡 / 최근 추가목록 (Sub text) 02 재생목록(Title Text) 18곡 4. Enter a name for the playlist, and 03 재생목록(Title Text) then press [Rename] to save the 04 재생목록(Title Text) playlist under a new name. 05 재생목록(Title Text) 18곡 18곡 80곡 06 재생목록(Title Text) 18곡 Deleting a Playlist 1.
User Guide USB DAC Installation The USB DAC allows PPF31 to be recognized as a sound card on a PC. Music from the P C is played through the device earphones port for an enhanced listening experience. USB DAC Specifications Supported OS Windows XP(32bit) / Windows 7(32bit/64bit) / Windows 8(32bit/64bit) / Windows 10(32/64bit) MAC OS 10.7 USB DAC Support Specifications Supported Formats: PCM [8~384kHz(8/16/24/32bit)] DSD [2.8/5.6/11.2MHz] Control the volume with the PPF31’s volume wheel.
User Guide How to Use USB Audio Enjoy USB audio by connecting a portable amp and DAC available on 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. The USB Type-C cable provided with the product is to be used to c onnect to the PC or to charge the product.
User Guide CD Ripping Connect the AK Ripper (sold separately) to rip CDs. Turning the AK Ripper ON/OFF 1. Connect the micro USB port and the AK ripper of PPF31, and press [ ] to use the AK ripper. 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. The metadata (ID3 tags) for the inserted CD will be retrieved via Gracenote. 3.
User Guide CD Ripping Results : Indicates that CD ripping is complete, or that although an error occurred, CD ripping was successfully completed 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 r ipping was canceled due to user interruption. To search the Gracenote database, the device must be connected to 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 AK320 prior to use. Refer to the Bluetooth device's instruction manual for details. 1. Select [ ] from the home screen, or select [ON/OFF] from [Menu Bluetooth]. Bluetooth Pairing 1. Select the appropriate Bluetooth device from the list of available devices. Terminating a Bluetooth Connection 1.
User Guide Removing a Bluetooth Pairing 1. Press [ ] to the right of the pa ired device to go to settings. 2. Select [Remove Pairing] to complete the process. Bluetooth Support Specifications Profile: A2DP, aptX HD Device performance may be affected during a Hi-Fi playback. 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.
User Guide Settings Set up the device according to the user's needs. The settings menu may vary depending on the firmware version. Setup 1. Select [ ] on the notification bar of the home screen. 2. Select the desired item for setup. Wi-Fi Change wireless network settings and turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF. See page 47 of the manual for more information on setting Wi-Fi. Bluetooth Connect a Bluetooth device to listen to music wirelessly. See [Using Bluetooth] on page 40 for more information.
User Guide Equalizer Set the equalizer according to the user's preferences. PR O EQ: Preset EQ recommended by professionals. USER EQ: Adjust the frequencies according to the user's prefe rences. Supported Formats for EQ: PCM [8 ~ 192kHz(8/16/24bit)], DSD [2. 9/5.6/11.2MHz] Using the equalizer may negatively affect device performance. See pages 48 - 50 for more information on using the equalizer. Gapless Playback Play the next song without any interruptions/silence.
User Guide Amp The AMP output may be set LOW/HIGH. CDRipping Set the automatic CD ripping function as well as the file format and ripping speed. USB Connection Media Device (USB Drive): Select the mode to use when connected to a PC. DAC Input: Listen to music on the device through a connected PC. USB Audio It sets up the output type of DSD being output through the portable USB DAC. Screen Brightness Adjust screen brightness settings. Date & Time Set the current date and time.
User Guide Language Select the display language. Supported languages: English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), French, Russian, German Keyboard 키Select the keyboard language. Supported languages: Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Russian Power Automatic power off: If a certain amount of time passes while there is no operation of the product and buttons, i t will be automatically powered off.
User Guide Update System Update: Update the system when a new version is available. Application Update: Update the default applications ( including the Store) when new versions are available. System Information System Information: View model number, firmware version, and data storage information. The micro SD card can be mounted/dismounted, and data can be deleted. Formatting the micro SD card will delete all data on the memory c ard. Be sure to backup any important files before formatting.
User Guide Connecting to Wi-Fi Connecting to a Network 1. Long press [ ] from the Notifica tion Bar or select [Menu - Settings - Wi-Fi] to display a list of Access Points (AP). 2. Select the desired AP to connect to the wireless network. Additional information such as key index and network key may be required depending on AP settings. 3. Long-press the network name and select [Network Settings] to edit specific network settings.
User Guide Equalizer Setup Equalizer Setup 1. Select [Menu - Setting - Equalizer]. Equalizer Gain Q Pro EQ PRO EQ는 변경 하실 수 없습니다. 2. Press [Pro EQ] and select [ + ]. 3. Adjust the frequencies up and Equalizer down according to the user's Gain preferences. 4. The number values at the lower- Q User EQ 01 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 left corner of the screen can be adjusted for fine-tuning. 1 8 0 2 5 0 3 8 0 Gain Freq. 5 0 0 30 150 7 5 0 1 K 45 60 18 0 210 . 1 5 K 2 K .
User Guide 5. Press [Q] tab on top to view the Equalizer PEQ setting screen. Q Gain User EQ 01 Freq. 30 Gain 0. 5 2. 0 0.3 Q 1.9 0.4 0. 05 0.04 0.06 2.1 6. Press [Save] on the bottom. Set Equalizer the equalizer name, and select Q Gain [Save]. User EQ 01 Freq. 30 Gain 0. 5 2. 0 0.3 Q 1.9 0.4 0. 05 0.04 0.06 2.1 저장 Resetting the Equalizer 1. Select the desired EQ setting and Equalizer press [ ] at the top of the screen t ngs.
User Guide Deleting Equalizer 1. Press [Pro EQ] at the upper-left corner of the screen. 2. Press [ ] next to the desired i tem to delete the selected eq ualizer. Renaming an Equalizer 1. Press [Pro EQ] at the upper-left corner of the screen. 2. Press [ ] next to the desired it em and enter a new name for the selected equalizer. 3. Press [Rename] to apply the changes.
User Guide Safety cautions Device When a plug is inserted into the earphones, balanced, or USB port, do not apply any force or impact 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, medicine, cosmetics, sweat, moisture, etc.), do not power on the de vice and allow it to dry thoroughly. Contact the nearest iri ver Customer Support Center.
User Guide When connecting the Micro-USB cable, use a USB port on the back of the PC. Connecting to a defective or damaged USB port may damage the device. Displaying one image for an extended period may cause screen burn-in (afterimage). Using poor quality protective films or adhesive stickers on the screen may cause damage. Do not insert any foreign objects into the earphones port. When playing for extended periods, consider that the device can become hot.
User Guide Troubleshooting Check for solutions to common problems. 1. The device won't turn on. The battery may need to be recharged. Charge the device for at least one hour and try again. Reset the device and try again. (See Page 5.) 2. The device will not charge when connected to a computer via USB cable. Connect to the PC using the Type-C USB cable. C onnecting to the PC via a micro USB cable will not charge the product. Connect the adapter using the Type-C USB cable. 3.
User Guide 7. A file does not play, or the product is unstable when a c ertain file is used. The following may occur due to the condition of the file: P layback is unstable or difficult. The product may not work normally. The file may sound different from a computer. The re may be a difference in the performance of play back or other functions. There may be differences in the playable specs. A file conversion or use of a different file is recommended.
User Guide Certifications KC / FCC / CE / TELEC Class B Device (Communication equipment for residential use): This is a Class B Device and is registered for EMC requirements for residential use. This device can be used in residential a reas and all other areas.
User Guide CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS RE PLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DIS POSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDIN G TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the pa rty responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
User Guide Specifi - catio ns Model PPF31 DAC AK4497 x 2 (Dual DAC) LCD 5.0inch HD 720 x 1280 touch screen NAND 0.5TB (256GB x2) XMOS New version (xCore-200) Battery 3,700mAh (3.8V Li-Polymer Battery) / TBD Key Interface Click wheel (Power on/off, Volume up/down) Home touch key (Front) Play/Pause, Next, Back Key (Left) Audio Format WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF Data Interface USB 3.0 C type, microSD slot x1 Charging USB 3.
