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Onkyo DP-X1A Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Digital Audio Player DP-X1A Instruction Manual Read this first Playing Music USB output ® Bluetooth function Various settings Others...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Read this first Switching the screen The home screen The app list screen Customizing the home screen Entering text...

  • Page 3: Switching The Screen

    Switching the screen This is a portable music player that uses the Android OS. The basic screens are the home screen and the app list screen. Tap the icons at the bottom of the screen to switch between the screens. Home screen App list screen...
  • Page 4 These icons are shown in all screens even if you switch screens. Returns to the previous screen. Switches to the home screen.
  • Page 5 Displays a thumbnail list of apps you have recently used. You can delete the app from the list by tapping on the " " on the upper right of the thumbnail or flicking the thumbnail left to right.

  • Page 6: The Home Screen

    The home screen The screen that appears immediately after you turn the unit on is called the home screen. Flick left to right to switch the home screen. Home screen 1 Home screen 2...
  • Page 7 Home screen 1 1. Status bar...
  • Page 8 Google A folder containing a collection of Google apps, such as the Google Chrome browser to view web pages and the YouTube app. Manual Gives you access to this document. Useful Apps A collection of installers to download apps. Play Store Gives you access to the "Google Play Store"...
  • Page 9 Music The Music app for playing music. Switches to the app list screen. Settings Takes you to the settings screen where you can set "Wi-Fi", "Language & input", "Date & time", etc.
  • Page 10 Home screen 2 3. Music widget You can play music, pause, skip, etc.
  • Page 11 You can switch the headphone output to the line output mode to connect external equipment. You can improve sound quality by turning off Wi-Fi , the Bluetooth function, and the LCD. ® ® A mode suitable for when you have connected balanced headphones.
  • Page 12 A mode suitable for when you have connected balanced headphones. The basic operating method is the same as the balanced mode, but uses technology to even more forcefully fix grounding standards, so you can enjoy a sound quality with improved clarity and more stability than the balanced mode.
  • Page 13 The app list screen When you tap the app list icon in the home screen, the app list screen is displayed.
  • Page 14 When there are a lot of apps, flick to the left or right to change the screen.

  • Page 15: Customizing The Home Screen

    Customizing the home screen You can put shortcuts for apps and widgets* such as clocks on the home screen, and you can customize it to suit yourself. * Widgets are small apps that you can put in the home screen so that a clock is shown all the time or shortcuts to your favorite home pages can be shown.
  • Page 16 Creating an app shortcut on the ∫ home screen Tap the app list icon in the home screen. Long tap on the app in the app list screen.
  • Page 17 The background changes to the home screen, so drag to the desired position and release your finger.
  • Page 18 Adding a widget to the home screen ∫ Tap the app list icon in the home screen. Tap "WIDGETS" at the top left of the screen. Long tap the widget you want to add.
  • Page 19 The background changes to the home screen, so drag to the desired position and release your finger.
  • Page 20 Changing the wallpaper in the home ∫ screen Long tap in an area of the home screen where there is nothing.
  • Page 21 Tap "Wallpapers". 0 Select "Photos" to set a favorite photo or image as your wallpaper. To take a screen shot, press and hold the power button (Í) and the skip button (:) at the same time.
  • Page 22 Tap the wallpaper you want to change to. Tap "Set wallpaper".
  • Page 23 Deleting shortcuts and widgets ∫ Long tap the shortcut or widget you want to delete. Drag to "Remove" and release your finger.

  • Page 24: Entering Text

    Entering text When you tap a text box or other place to enter text, a keyboard is automatically displayed. 1. Tap to enter text. 2. Tap to switch between upper case and lower case. Double-tap to lock upper-case. 3. Tap to change the type of text. 4.

  • Page 25: Playing Music

    Playing Music Playing from a microSD card Copying from a computer and playing Play operation details Editing a play list Equalizer settings Slide menu...
  • Page 26 Playing from a microSD card Insert a microSD card that has music files on it and play them. Insert the microSD card into the card slot (either 1 or 2). 0 With the contacts facing up, push in completely so the card clicks into place.
  • Page 27 Tap Music in the home screen. 0 Do not connect headphones that have an impedance outside the rated range as this may result in damage. See here for headphone ratings...
  • Page 28 In the library, tap the track you want to play. 0 It may take some time for tracks to be displayed in the library. Tap or click here Play operation details.

  • Page 29: Removing The Microsd Card

    Removing the microSD card ∫ Unmount the microSD card using the following procedure before removing it. The card can be damaged or may stop working properly if you fail to unmount the card first. Tap "Settings" in the home screen. Settings Tap "Storage"...
  • Page 30 OS X 10.10. Start your computer and download the installer for X-DAP Link from the following site. http://www.jp.onkyo.com/audiovisual/dap/ On a Windows computer double-click "setup.exe" and on a Macintosh computer double-click "XDAPLink.pkg" to install. 0 Follow the on-screen instructions to install.
  • Page 31 Turn on the power of the unit. 0 To copy to a microSD card, insert a microSD card into the card slot (1 or 2). Connect this unit to the computer with the supplied USB cable and start X-DAP Link. 0 Connect so the wider side of the plug is up.
  • Page 33 Select the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy from 1. onkyo music If there are files you have downloaded from onkyo music (a site that distributes music files), select this folder. iTunes Media If you are using iTunes , a play list and ®...
  • Page 34 Click 3 to select built-in storage, SD card 1, or SD card 2 as the copy destination, then click "OK".    0 You can also click 45 to specify different copy destinations to 3.
  • Page 35 To select and copy only certain files to add, select "No" in this screen. Select "Yes" to reflect files that have already been copied to the list. If you do this, music files that you have deselected will be deleted from this unit during copying.
  • Page 36 Select the music files you want to copy according to the copy destination. When this copy destination is selected:...
  • Page 37 When this copy destination is selected:...
  • Page 38 When this copy destination is selected:...
  • Page 39 Click the copy button with the same color as the one you selected in step 8. 0 The selected music files are copied to this unit.
  • Page 40 Tap Music in the home screen of this unit. 0 Do not connect headphones that have an impedance outside the rated range as this may result in damage. See here for headphone ratings...
  • Page 41 In the library, tap the track you want to play. 0 It may take some time for tracks to be displayed in the library. Tap or click here Play operation details.
  • Page 42 Drag and drop to copy and play ∫ Use the supplied USB cable to connect this unit to a computer. 0 Connect so the wider side of the plug is up. You may damage the plug or jack if you try to insert it the wrong way. 0 If "AutoPlay"...
  • Page 43 Open the folder you want to save to. 0 To copy to the built-in storage, open the "Music" folder in the built-in storage. 0 To copy to a microSD card, open the folder for the microSD card you want to copy to. Drag and drop the folder on your computer that contains the music files that you want to copy to the copy destination folder.
  • Page 44 Tap Music in the home screen of this unit. 0 Do not connect headphones that have an impedance outside the rated range as this may result in damage. See here for headphone ratings...
  • Page 45 In the library, tap the track you want to play. 0 It may take some time for tracks to be displayed in the library. Tap or click here Play operation details.
  • Page 46 Play operation details Library display ∫ When Music starts the library (a list of tracks synched with Music) is displayed. Flick the library screen left or right to change the categorization. Folder All tracks saved in the same folder level are displayed.
  • Page 47 Artists Displays by artist. Albums Displays by album. Songs Displays all tracks. Genres Displays by genre. Compilations Displays by compilation albums. Composers Displays by song writer. Format Displays by data format. 0 Tap the search icon above the list screen to search for a track. 0 When "Auto Sync"...
  • Page 48 Play operations ∫ When you tap the track you want to play in the library, the screen changes to the play screen and play starts. Tap to return to the library.
  • Page 49 Play operations using the screen Play/pause Tap inside the displayed circle.
  • Page 50 Skipping tracks Flick the play screen side to side.
  • Page 51 Adjusting the volume The volume bar is displayed on the screen when you turn the volume dial. You can then adjust the volume by dragging the bar up or down. You can also adjust the volume with the volume dial.

  • Page 52: The Play Screen

    The play screen ∫  ...
  • Page 53 1. Move to the queue. The currently playing tracks and songs in the album are displayed in order in a queue. 2. Displays the slide menu where you can change play and sound settings. 3. Seek bar Progresses along with the track's progress. Tap on the edge of the circle to skip to that position in the track.
  • Page 54 4. The track being played is added to the playlist. 5. Tap to see details about the track. 6. Repeat mode Tap to change the mode: 1 track repeat track repeat no repeat. 7. Shuffle mode Tap to turn random play on or off. 8.
  • Page 55 Play operations using buttons on the main unit 1. Volume dial 0 When you put this unit in a pocket or case, the volume dial may turn accidentally, changing the volume. Turn "Volume lock" on to disable volume control with the volume dial.
  • Page 56 2. Skip (:) button Skip to the beginning of the track or to the previous track. 3. Play/pause (1/;) button 4. Skip (9) button Skip to the next track. Volume settings (Only for countries/areas complying with European Directives) 0 A warning is displayed when the volume level exceeds 130.

  • Page 57: Editing A Playlist

    Editing a play list Creating a play list ∫ Select the tracks you like to create your own play list. In the library, tap the icon at the right of the screen for the track you want to add to the play list to display the list menu.
  • Page 58 Tap "Replace Up Next". Tap the icon at the right of the screen for the track you want to add next to display the list menu, then tap "Play Next". Repeat step 3 to make a list of tracks you want to save as a play list.
  • Page 59 Tap the jacket image icon at the top left of the screen to move to the play screen.
  • Page 60 Tap the icon at the top left of the screen to move to the queue.
  • Page 61 Tap "Save as playlist", enter a title and tap "SAVE". 0 New play lists cannot be created from play lists created outside of Music, for example with iTunes.
  • Page 62 Editing a play list ∫ Editing a play list Display the list of play lists from the library and tap "Edit".
  • Page 63 To delete a play list: Tap the icon of the play list you want to delete then tap "OK". To change the order of a play list: Drag the icon of the play list you want to reorder. To change the name of a play list: Tap the play list you want to rename, enter the name and tap "OK".
  • Page 64 Editing tracks in a play list Display the list of play lists from the library, tap the play list you want to edit, and tap "Edit". To delete a track from a play list: Tap the icon of the track you want to delete then tap "OK".
  • Page 65 To change the order of tracks in a play list: Drag the icon of the track you want to reorder. To finish editing: Tap "Done". 0 Tracks are not deleted from the unit even if you delete them from a play list.

  • Page 66: Equalizer Settings

    Equalizer settings You can adjust the sound quality how you like by setting the equalizer. Switching to the equalizer screen ∫ Tap the equalizer screen icon in the play screen to move to the equalizer screen.
  • Page 67 Selecting preset equalizers ∫ Tap "Preset EQ" in the equalizer screen. Tap the equalizer you want to set. Flat/11Band/Dance/Jazz/Pop/Rock/Vocal...
  • Page 68 Tap the icon at the top left of the screen to return to the play screen. 0 Tap the icon to turn the equalizer on or off. Equalizer on Equalizer off...
  • Page 69 Selecting equalizers created by ∫ famous musicians Tap "Featured EQ" in the equalizer screen.
  • Page 70 Tap the equalizer of the musician that interests you. 0 Tap the icon to turn the equalizer on or off. Equalizer on Equalizer off 0 Click the icon of the musician to view the profile of the musician. Modifying the equalizer ∫...
  • Page 71 Drag the points on the equalizer curve side to side to change the frequency and up or down to change the boost.
  • Page 72 0 You can add a point by tapping on the curve where there isn't a point. 0 You can move all equalizer points up or down by dragging from a point off the equalizer curve. Tap the save icon at the top right of the screen, enter a name, and tap "SAVE".

  • Page 73: Slide Menu

    Slide menu Tap the icon at the top right of the Music screen to display the slide menu.

  • Page 74: Sound Setting

    Sound setting ∫ DSP function Use to turn on or off the equalizer and other items in the slide menu at once ("Upsampling Mode" and "Real-time DSD Conversion"). Lock Range Adjust You can improve sound quality by adjusting the lock range of the audio input signal's jitter (modulation).

  • Page 75: External Device

    Upsampling Mode You can upsample the sampling frequency of tracks to suit the specifications of the unit or a device connected via USB. (The initial setting is a maximum of 192 kHz.) Off/On Upsampling upper limit Set the limit for upsampling. 96 kHz/192 kHz/384 kHz (USB audio only) External device ∫...
  • Page 76 Settings ∫ Settings HD Library Sync Auto sync Automatically synchronize music files you have copied to this unit from a computer or music files on a microSD card with the files in the library. Music Folders You can select a folder to synchronize with the library.
  • Page 77 Display a list of frequently asked questions and their answers. Playback Crossfade At the point where one song ends and another begins, you can fade out the song ending and fade into the song beginning. Gain setting You can set the volume level when converting DSD format music files to PCM.
  • Page 78 SEARCH FOR USB DEVICES Searches for USB devices connected to this unit. USB Audio USB Host Audio Driver is valid. You can output high-res sources by USB when you enable this setting. Enables volume control in the background. This setting allows you to control the volume of a connected USB device with this unit.
  • Page 79 Direct transfer output frequency maximum Set the upper limit for frequency when "Direct Transfer" is selected in "DSD Output Format". Select the frequency that your connected USB device can process. Auto/2.8 MHz/5.6 MHz/11.2 MHz DoP Pause Operation When you select "Output DSD Zero", you can reduce the reoccurrence of noise when DoP is paused by outputting a muted DSD signal for a maximum of 10 minutes...
  • Page 80 Real-time DSD Conversion Converts in real time music files such as MP3, WAV, and FLAC to DSD. You can enjoy non-high-resolution music files with high quality sound. Off/DSD 2.8 MHz/High-Precision DSD 2.8 MHz/DSD 5.6 MHz/High-Precision DSD 5.6 MHz 0 You can enjoy a better sound quality if you select one of the high-precision modes, but the burden on the CPU increases and power consumption rises, which may lead...
  • Page 81 Headphone Type Plays using the optimum frequency characteristics when using Onkyo headphones. Select from the model numbers displayed on the screen. About Displays the licenses for open source software. Version Displays the version information for this unit. Build Displays the Build Number.
  • Page 82 Album artwork Displays the jacket images of the album being played as wallpaper. When you turn this OFF, the jacket image goes dark and the "Home screen wallpaper setting" is also turned OFF. Change playback screen mode Select playback screen mode Select the desired mode from two types.

  • Page 83: Usb Output

    USB output You can connect a headphone amplifier or D/A converter, for example, that has a USB connector. You will need a USB OTG (On-The- Go) cable (commercially available) to connect to this unit. Make sure you have the correct type of USB cable for the USB port of the device you are connecting to the OTG cable.
  • Page 84 If the device connected supports high-res sources, connect after performing the following procedure to enable high-res output. Proceed to step 4 if not supported. Tap Music in the home screen. Music Tap the icon at the top right of the screen. Tap "Settings"...
  • Page 85 A message is displayed on the unit's screen. Tap "OK". 0 You can make other settings such as selecting the output format and setting the upper limit for the frequency. Tap or click here to read "USB Audio" for more details.
  • Page 86 ® Bluetooth function You can listen to music wirelessly by using Bluetooth enabled devices such as headphones or speakers. Reception is possible over a distance of 10 m with a clear line of sight. The communication distance will be reduced in some conditions.
  • Page 87 Tap the equipment to be connected. 0 Pairing will end after a short time. Tap Music in the home screen. Music Tap the track you want to start play.
  • Page 88 When connecting after the first time Tap "Settings" in the home screen. Settings Tap "Bluetooth" and tap the device you want to connect in "Paired devices". Canceling a connection ∫ Tap "Settings" in the home screen. Settings Tap "Bluetooth". Select the device you want to disconnect and tap "OK".

  • Page 89: Various Settings

    Various settings Make sound and output settings Updating Backing up and resetting Make sound and output settings This section explains the items in "Sound & notification" in "Settings" that help you enjoy high-quality sound. Tap "Settings" in the home screen. Settings Tap "Sound &...
  • Page 90 Output select Switching the headphone output. Balanced A mode suitable for when you have connected balanced headphones. Compared to the normal single-ended operation, you can get a larger output and the high voltage is not grounded together with the small signal, so you can anticipate a superior effect in the quality of the music, which means you can drive headphones that have a high...
  • Page 91 0 If Auto Volume is turned ON, the volume is automatically set to a level between Balanced and A.C.G. to moderate the volume level. (For areas other than Europe, Singapore, and Hong Kong) 0 This unit does not support simultaneous use of the balanced headphone jack and the headphone jack.
  • Page 92 Stand-alone mode You can improve sound quality by turning off Wi-Fi, the Bluetooth function, and the LCD. 0 The "Stand-alone mode" is canceled when you press the power button to turn the screen on. Digital filter setting By modifying the filter characteristics of the built-in digital converter you can enjoy three different types of modified sound quality.
  • Page 93 Volume Limiter Set the limit for maximum volume. Gain setting You can select the headphone output level to suit your headphones. HIGH/NORMAL/LOW1/LOW2 0 Lower the volume first if you intend to select "HIGH". 0 When connecting a pair of headphones for the first time, set to "LOW1"...
  • Page 94 Updating Updates the software on this unit to the latest version. A message is displayed on the screen when an update file is released for the software. Tap the message and follow the on screen instructions to update. Check whether there is an update file ∫...
  • Page 95 Backing up and resetting Backing up ∫ You can back up your apps and settings to a Google server. Tap "Settings" in the home screen. Settings Tap "Backup & reset" and turn "Back up my data" on. Resetting ∫ Reset the unit to the condition it was in when you purchased it.
  • Page 96 Others Specifications Recommended Apps Supported playback formats Continuous play time Number of music files recordable Cautions for use License and Trademark Information...

  • Page 97: Specifications

    Specifications Platform: Android5.1.1 Display: 4.7-inch, 1280 × 720 dot resolution Interfaces and input/output jacks: 0 Headphone jack 3-conductor, ø3.5 mm, impedance: 16 to 300 Ω* 0 Headphone jack (balanced output) 4-conductor, ø2.5 mm, impedance: 32 to 600 Ω* * Do not connect headphones that have an impedance outside the rated range as this may result in damage.

  • Page 98: Recommended Apps

    There is a collection of app installers in the "Useful Apps" section of the app list. This is an introduction to a selection of these. Onkyo Music An app to help you access the Onkyo Music site, where high-res sources are distributed.
  • Page 99 SX-N30. Onkyo Remote An app that enables you to wirelessly stream music from this unit to Onkyo audio devices. You can also use this unit as a remote controller. iControlAV5 An app that allows you to use this unit as a controller to operate Pioneer AV receivers and BD players.
  • Page 100 Supported playback formats 0 MP3/AAC (up to 48 kHz)* 0 DSF/DSDIFF (2.8 MHz/3 MHz/5.6 MHz/ 6 MHz/11.2 MHz PCM conversion/DoP output)* 0 FLAC/ALAC/WAV/AIFF/MQA (up to 384 kHz), OggVorbis (up to 192 kHz) Files that are protected by DRM cannot be played. Converted to PCM for playback on the main device.
  • Page 101 Continuous play time Times shown are a guide. Playback times depend on settings. 0 FLAC lossless 24 bit 96 kHz 16 hours 0 MP3 128 kbps 16 bit 44.1 kHz 18 hours 0 DSD 5.6 MHz 12 hours * With the screen off, playing with Music, and using a 3-contact ø3.5 mm headphone connection Battery charge retention time...
  • Page 102 Number of music files recordable This is a guide to the number of music files you can record to the internal memory of this unit. 0 Internal memory Approximately 10,800 tracks (available space: approximately 54 GB, MP3 format: when 5 MB) Approximately 270 tracks (available space: approximately 54 GB, FLAC lossless 24 bit/ 192 kHz: when 200 MB)

  • Page 103: Cautions For Use

    Cautions for use This unit ∫ 0 Use a 4-conductor plug for the 2.5 mm diameter headphone jack of this unit, and use a 3-conductor plug for the 3.5 diameter headphone jack. The jacks are not compatible with microphone input. 0 This unit does not support simultaneous use of the balanced headphone jack and the headphone jack.
  • Page 104 0 The antenna is built into the bottom of the back of the main unit. The transmission speed of the unit may be adversely affected if you block the antenna area with your hand. Recharging ∫ 0 If you turn this unit off and connect it by USB to a computer, the recharging mark is displayed on the screen.

  • Page 105: Playing Audio

    Playing audio ∫ 0 Play may stop momentarily when you turn the Bluetooth function OFF while using balanced headphone output. If this happens, start play again. 0 Play may stop momentarily when you turn "Stand-alone mode" ON. If this happens, start play again.
  • Page 106 FCC electronic authorization labeling ∫ You can confirm information related to authorizations using the following procedure: Tap "Settings" in the home screen. Settings Tap "Device Information" - "Legal information" - "Certification".

  • Page 107: License And Trademark Information

    License and Trademark Information The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
  • Page 108 The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance ® Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. iTunes is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
  • Page 109 The product with this logo is conformed to Hi- Res Audio standard defined by Japan Audio Society. This logo is used under license from Japan Audio Society. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 110 SN 29402708 © 2016 Onkyo & Pioneer Innovations Corporation All rights reserved.

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