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  • Page 1 SR15 INSTRUCTION BOOK User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Getting Started Package Contents Product Overview Power Management Charging Connections Firmware Updates Using the Device Basic operations Home Screen Notification Panel Music Store AK Connect Listening to Music Playlist Management USB DAC Installation How to Use USB Audio CD Ripping Settings Connecting to Wi-Fi Using Bluetooth...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    User Guide Package Components may be changed without prior notice to improve the performance or quality of the product. Contents SR15 Protective Film microSD Card 5-Pin Micro Quick Start Guide Slot Cover USB Cable & Warranty Card Protective Film: Protects the product’s screen.

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    User Guide Product The appearance of the product, as well as the printed and engraved information, may vary depending on the model. Overview 3.5mm Unbalanced Port Micro USB Port Power 2.5mm Balanced Port Previous/ Rewind Volume Play/Pause Next/ Fast-Forward Touchscreen microSD Card Home Button Slot...
  • Page 5 User Guide Previous/Rewind: Short press - Play the previous song or restart the current song. Press and hold - Rewind the current song. Play/Pause: Play or pause the current song. Next/Fast-Forward: Short press - Play the next song. Press and hold - Fast-forward the current song. microSD Card Slot: - microSD Card Slot symbol.

  • Page 6: Power Management

    User Guide Power Powering the Device On/Off Manage- 1. Press and hold the [Power ] button to turn on the device. 2. While the device is on, press and hold the [Power ment button to shut down the device. A confirmation message will appear.

  • Page 7: Charging

    User Guide Charging Charging Via Computer Connection 1. The device will charge automatically when connected to a computer via the 5-Pin Micro USB cable. Charging Time: up to 8 hours (fully discharge, power off) When charging via computer connection, the charging time may vary depending on whether the device is turned on or off.

  • Page 8: Connections

    User Guide Connec- 3.5mm Unbalanced Port tions 1. Connect earphones or headphones to the 3.5mm unbalanced port. 2.5mm Unbalanced Port 1. Connect earphones or headphones to the 2.5mm Balanced port. Connecting to Balanced Audio Device 1. Connect to an external audio device by using the 3.5mm unbalanced port and 2.5mm balanced port.
  • Page 9 User Guide Connecting to a Computer 1. Turn on the device and your computer. 2. Use the 5-Pin Micro USB cable to connect the device to a computer in accordance with settings in [Menu - Settings - USB Mode]. [Default] Media Device (USB Drive): Transfer files from a computer to the device.
  • Page 10 User Guide Disconnecting from the Computer 1. Disconnect the 5-Pin Micro USB cable after the transfer between the device and computer is complete. Disconnecting the device from the computer during an operation (e.g., file transfer) may corrupt data on the device. Copy Files (or Folders) to the Device 1.
  • Page 11 User Guide Delete Files (or Folders) from the Device 1. Select the file/folder to delete, right-click the mouse, and select [Delete]. 2. Select [Yes] in the [Confirm File/Folder Deletion] window to delete the selected files/folders. Insert/Remove a microSD Card 1. Refer to the diagram and gently insert a microSD card into the microSD Card Slot.
  • Page 12 User Guide Recommended microSD Cards SanDisk, Transcend Maximum Capacity: 400GB Notes on Inserting a microSD Card Do not force the microSD card into the slot. Doing so may cause malfunction of the product and damage to the card. Do not repeatedly insert/remove the microSD card. If not inserted properly, the microSD card may cause product malfunctions and may become lodged in the product.

  • Page 13: Firmware Updates

    User Guide Firmware Wi-Fi Update / OTA (Over-the-Air) Updates 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]. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to to proceed with the firmware update.

  • Page 14: Basic Operations

    User Guide Basic LCD Touchscreen operations 1. This device features an LCD touchscreen that allows you to perform operations by touch. Use the touchscreen to access various features on the device. To prevent damage to the screen, do not use a sharp object or excessive force.
  • Page 15 User Guide From the Home Screen, swipe your finger to the left, right, up or down from any edge of the touchscreen to access display menus. Each side of the Home Screen will activate a different display menu. Main Menu 1.
  • Page 16 User Guide Notification Bar 1. From the top edge of the touchscreen, swipe your finger down to display the Notification Bar. View Current Playlist 1. From the right edge of the touchscreen, swipe your finger left to display the Now Playing menu. Using the Device...
  • Page 17 User Guide View Play History 1. From the bottom edge of the touchscreen, swipe your finger up to display the Play History menu. Moving Up/Down on a List 1. Scroll through a list by dragging your finger up or down. Using the Device...

  • Page 18: Home Screen

    User Guide Home Screen Using the Device...
  • Page 19 User Guide Album Cover Displays album cover of current song. Press [Album Art] to see Additional Information and Additional Settings menu. Playback Shows the current track playback Progress Bar progress. Drag the Playback Progress Bar to move to the desired track time. Song Progress Indicates song duration.

  • Page 20: Notification Panel

    User Guide Notification Wi-Fi Press [ ] to turn Wi-Fi on/off. Bluetooth Press [ ] to turn Bluetooth on/off. Using the Device...
  • Page 21 User Guide Press [ ] to turn the EQ on/off. The most recent EQ settings are applied by default. Wheel Lock Press [ ] to turn the Wheel Lock on/off. The volume wheel is disabled when the screen is locked. Gapless Press [ ] to turn Gapless Playback...

  • Page 22: Music Store

    User Guide Music Listen to streaming services or purchase music from the Store when connected to a wireless network. (Streaming Store services and ability to purchase music vary by country. Not all services are available in all countries.) Streaming or Purchasing Music 1.

  • Page 23: Ak Connect

    User Guide Access and play back music files stored on a computer on the same network, as well as output sound through CONNECT compatible speakers with AK Connect. MQS Streaming Server for your Computer 1. Visit the Astell&Kern website and download the MQS Streaming Server installer that corresponds to your operating system.
  • Page 24 User Guide 4. Press [AK CONNECT] on the menu. 5. A list of libraries/speakers that are on the same network with AK player will be displayed. 6. Select a library/speaker to connect. 7. After selecting a library/speaker, select a category from the menu to display the corresponding music list.
  • Page 25 User Guide Streaming Music from Your Library 1. Select a category from the library menu to see your list of music. 2. Select a song to begin streaming. Downloading Music from Your Library 1. Select a category from the library menu to see your list of music.
  • Page 26 User Guide AK Connect Usage Example Case 1 SR15 AK T1 LIBRARY SPEAKER Case 2 AK500N SR15 AK T1 LIBRARY REMOTE SPEAKER Case 3 SR15 AK500N REMOTE & LIBRARY SPEAKER Using the Device...
  • Page 27 User Guide Case 4 SR15 AK500N AK T1 LIBRARY REMOTE SPEAKER Case 5 SR15 LIBRARY AK Connect APP AK T1 REMOTE SPEAKER AK500N LIBRARY Using the Device...

  • Page 28: Listening To Music

    User Guide Listening Selecting Music to Music 1. Select a category from the menu to display the corresponding music list. 2. Select a song from the list to begin playback. Select [Folder] to search music by folder. Continuous Playing Time: Approximately 10 hours (Music: FLAC, 16-bit, 44.1 kHz, unbalanced output, volume 80, EQ off, LCD off) Supported Formats: PCM [8-192kHz(8/16/24bit)], DSD [2.8/5.6MHz] Listening to Music...
  • Page 29 User Guide Select the [Folder] category to check the internal / external memory capacity and number of files / folders, and copy / move music. After Selecting [Album] or [CD Library] category, press ] at the top to sort by different viewing options. Press [ ] on the music list to add all music to the current playlist.
  • Page 30 User Guide Playlist Screen Previous Return to the previous screen. Playlist Displays the current playlist. Edit mode Display the editing options for the music list. Play All Play all songs in the current list. Using the Device...

  • Page 31: Playlist Management

    User Guide Playlist Creating a Playlist Manage- 1. Press [Playlists] on the menu to view the playlists. ment 2. Select [ + ] in the upper right corner of the screen. 3. Enter a name for the playlist, and then press [Add] to create a new playlist.
  • Page 32 User Guide Remove a song from a Playlist 1. Press [Playlists] to display the list of playlists. 2. Select the playlist to edit. 3. Press[ ] at the top, then select the song you want to delete from the playlist. 4.
  • Page 33 User Guide Renaming a Playlist 1. Press [Playlists] to view the playlists, and press [ 2. Select a playlist to be renamed. 3. Press [RENAME] at the top of the screen to display the RENAME window. 4. Enter a name for the playlist and then press [RENAME] to confirm the change.

  • Page 34: Usb Dac Installation

    User Guide USB DAC The USB DAC function allows the device to be recognized as a sound card on a computer. Music from the computer is Installation played through the device’s headphone port for an enhanced listening experience. USB DAC Specifications Supported OS Windows 7(32bit/64bit) / Windows 8(32bit/64bit) / Windows 10(32bit/64bit)

  • Page 35: How To Use Usb Audio

    User Guide How to Connect the device to a portable amp or DAC using USB Audio Out. Use USB Audio How to Connect a Portable USB DAC 1. Connect the portable USB DAC to the AK device’s 5-Pin Micro USB port with a dedicated cable. 2.
  • Page 36 User Guide How to Change USB Audio DSD Output Type You can change the type of DSD data that is outputted through the USB audio out. 1. Select a DSD output type on [Menu - Settings - USB Audio]. PCM: DSD audio is converted into PCM before being outputted through the USB audio out.

  • Page 37: Cd Ripping

    User Guide CDs can be ripped directly to the device using the AK CD-Ripper (sold separately). Ripping Connecting the AK CD-RIPPER 1. Connect the AK CD-RIPPER to 5-Pin Micro USB port of the device using the proper cable. 2. In the Notification Bar press [ ] to link the devices and activate the CD Ripping Menu.
  • Page 38 User Guide Manual CD Ripping 1. In [Menu-Settings-CD Ripping], turn off automatic CD ripping function. 2. Connect AK CD-RIPPER and insert CD to display the [CD Ripping] notification at the bottom of the Notification Bar. 3. Press [CD Ripping] and select from the file format options of FLAC or WAV.

  • Page 39: Settings

    User Guide Settings The settings menu allows users to customize the device. The settings menu may vary depending on the firmware version. Setup 1. Select [Main Menu - Settings] or select [ ] from the Notification Bar menu. 2. Select the feature to view setting options. Wi-Fi Change wireless network settings and turn Wi-Fi on/off.
  • Page 40 User Guide Equalizer Set the equalizer according to the user's preferences. USER EQ: Adjust the frequencies according to the user's preferences. Supported Formats for EQ: PCM [8 - 192kHz (8/16/24bit)] Using the equalizer may negatively affect device performance. See pages 47 - 49 for more information on using the equalizer. Gapless Playback Play the next song without any interruptions.
  • Page 41 User Guide Notification Panel Drag and drop the button icons to add or change the order of the quick settings buttons. CD Ripping Set the automatic CD ripping function as well as the file format and ripping speed. USB mode Media Device (USB Drive): When connected to a computer, device appears as a removable drive.
  • Page 42 User Guide Device Name Set the name of the device. The maximum name length is 50 characters. Language Select the language for the device. Supported languages are English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), French, Russian, German, and Spanish. Keyboard Select a language for the keyboard. Supported languages are English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), French, Russian, German, and Spanish.
  • Page 43 User Guide Downloads Select a folder for downloaded files to be saved by default. When using AK Connect to download music, if the [Default folder] is selected in settings, downloading will automatically begin to the pre-set Downloads folder. When [Select Folder] is selected, the user is prompted to choose a download folder each time a file is downloaded.
  • Page 44 User Guide System Reset Initialize Media Scan: Resets and rescans the internal database. Database initialization time may vary depending on the number of files stored on the device. Settings Reset: Resets all user settings back to the default setting. Factory Data Reset: Deletes all user data and resets all user settings back to the default setting.

  • Page 45: Connecting To Wi-Fi

    User Guide Connec- Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network ting to 1. Press and hold [ ] from the Notification Bar or select [Menu Wi-Fi - Settings - Wi-Fi] to display a list of available Wi-Fi networks. 2. Select the desired AP to connect to the wireless network.

  • Page 46: Using Bluetooth

    User Guide Using Connect a Bluetooth device to listen to music wirelessly. Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth On/Off A Bluetooth device must be paired with the device prior to use. Refer to the Bluetooth device's instruction manual for details. 1. Select [ ] from the Notification Bar menu or select [On/Off] from [Menu - Settings - Bluetooth].
  • Page 47 User Guide Removing a Bluetooth Pairing 1. Press [ ] to the right of the paired device to go to settings. 2. Select [Remove] to complete the process. Bluetooth Support Specifications Profile: A2DP, aptX HD Device performance may be affected during Hi-Res playback. Do not turn off the device while connected to Bluetooth.

  • Page 48: Equalizer Setup

    User Guide Equalizer Equalizer Setup Setup 1. Press and hold [ ] on the Notification Bar or turn on [Menu - Settings - Equalizer]. 2. Press [PRO EQ] to activate the drop-down menu and select [ + ]. 3. Enter a name for the custom EQ settings and select [SAVE].
  • Page 49 User Guide 4. Adjust the frequencies up and down according to the user's preferences. 5. The number values at the lower- left corner of the screen can be adjusted for fine-tuning. 6. Press the [Advanced] tab on the top to display PEQ settings screen. Adjust Freq/Q/Gain.
  • Page 50 User Guide Deleting a Custom Equalizer Setting 1. Press on the drop-down menu at the upper-left corner of the screen to display the list of the saved EQ settings. 2. Press [ ] next to the EQ name to be deleted. 3.

  • Page 51: Safety Pre-Cautions

    User Guide Safety Device Pre- When a plug is inserted into the earphones, 2.5mm balanced, or USB port, do not apply any force or impact to the plug. Cautions Do not insert any metal (coins, hairpins, etc.) objects or flammable debris into the device. Do not put heavy objects on the product.

  • Page 52: Using The Device

    User Guide When connecting the device to a computer with the 5-Pin Micro USB cable, use a USB port on the back of the computer for best results. Connecting the cable to a defective or damaged USB port on a computer may damage the device. Displaying one image for an extended period may cause screen burn-in (afterimage).

  • Page 53: Miscellaneous

    User Guide Trouble- Solutions to Common Issues shooting 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.

  • Page 54: Copyright

    It is the responsibility of the user to comply with applicable copyright laws. ©1999-2018 IRIVER Limited. All rights reserved. The SR15 was designed and audio-tuned under the advisement of MSD. Miscellaneous...

  • Page 55: Certifications

    User Guide Certifi- KC / FCC / CE / TELEC Class B Device (Communication equipment for residential use): cations This is a Class B Device and is registered for EMC requirements for residential use. This product can be used in residential and all other areas.

  • Page 56: Specifications

    User Guide Specifi- General Specifications Model SR15 cations Body Color Dark Gray Body Material Aluminum Display 3.3inch 480 x 800 touch display Supported Audio WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, Formats DFF, DSF Sampling Rate PCM: 8kHz-192kHz (8/16/24bits per Sample) / DSD Native: DSD64(1bit 2.8MHz), Stereo...

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