Astell & Kern AK100 User Manual

Introductory Guide to the Astell&Kern
Table of Contents
Using the Astell&Kern
1. What is MQS?
2. How can I tell if the power is turned on/off on the Astell&Kern?
3. How do I set the auto power off and backlight off functions on the Astell&Kern?
4. How do I adjust the equalizer the Astell&Kern?
5. Is there a mute function on the Astell&Kern?
6. I can’t adjust the volume.
7. My Astell&Kern has frozen and/or stopped responding.
8. How do I reset the AK100?
9. What are the recommended headphones or earphones for the Astell&Kern?
10. Where is the serial number of the Astell&Kern?
11. There is no warranty card supplied with my Astell&Kern.
12. Where can I download the Astell&Kern user’s manual?
Managing your Music Files
1. How do I buy and load music to my Astell&Kern from my computer?
2. How do I add or delete a playlist?
3. I cannot see the music stored on my Astell&Kern.
4. How do I delete a file from the Astell&Kern?
5. I still see music I deleted from the Astell&Kern on the music list. How can I
correct this?
6. When pressing the menu button, why are the music files list and the main
menu interchangeable?
7. How do I edit the tag info of my music files?
8. How many files are recognized by the Astell&Kern?
9. What Micro SD card should I use with the Astell&Kern?

Astell & Kern AK100 Specifications

General

DAC	Wolfson WM8740
Headphone Output	3.5 mm
Optical Output	Yes
Storage Capacity	32 GB
Audio Formats Supported	WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF
Connectivity	USB

Summary

Using the Astell&Kern

What is MQS?

Defines Mastering Quality Sound (MQS) and its file formats like 24bit WAV or FLAC.

Power On/Off Indicator

Explains how to check if the Astell&Kern is powered on or off via the screen and sound.

Auto Power and Backlight Settings

Details how to configure automatic power-off and backlight-off functions to save battery.

Adjusting the Equalizer

Describes how to access and adjust the equalizer settings on the playback screen.

Mute Function Availability

Clarifies that the Astell&Kern does not have a dedicated mute feature for volume.

Troubleshooting Volume Adjustment

Addresses issues with adjusting volume, including checking the volume lock setting.

Device Freeze and Unresponsiveness

Provides instructions for restarting a frozen or unresponsive Astell&Kern device.

AK100 Reset Procedure

Explains the procedure to reset the AK100 model if it becomes unresponsive.

Recommended Headphones and Earphones

Guides users to find technical specifications for compatible headphones and earphones.

Locating the Serial Number

Instructs users on where to find the device's serial number on the unit or warranty card.

Warranty Card Information

Explains when a warranty card is included based on the serial number's presence.

User Manual Download Location

Provides the link and instructions to download the official Astell&Kern user manual.

Managing your Music Files

Buying and Loading Music

Details purchasing music from HDTracks and transferring it to the device via USB or SD card.

Playlist Management

Explains how to add music tracks to playlists and delete playlists.

Troubleshooting Music Visibility

Provides steps to refresh the music database if stored files are not appearing.

Deleting Music Files

Guides on how to delete single music files directly from the device.

Correcting Deleted Music List Entries

Explains how to update the music database when deleted songs still appear in the list.

Music List and Main Menu Interaction

Clarifies the interchangeability between the music files list and the main menu interface.

Editing Music File Tags

Describes using iriver Plus4 software to edit music track tag information.

Recognized File Capacity

States the device's capacity to recognize up to 10,000 files, with additional sorting.

Micro SD Card Compatibility

Lists recommended Micro SD card types, manufacturers, and maximum capacity.