HIFI WALKER H2

Contents

HIFI WALKER H2 Hi-Res MP3 Music Player User Manual

Model: H2

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the HIFI WALKER H2 Portable Lossless Music Player. This user manual provides essential information to help you understand and operate your device effectively. Please read it thoroughly before use.

Product Overview

The HIFI WALKER H2 is a high-resolution digital audio player designed for audiophiles, offering superior sound quality, versatile playback options, and a compact, durable design. It features a powerful ESS ES9018K2M DAC, two-way Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX, and supports a wide range of lossless audio formats.

HIFI WALKER H2 Player Front and Back View

Figure 1: HIFI WALKER H2 Player Front and Back View. The front features a display screen, scroll wheel, and control buttons. The back shows the HIFI WALKER logo and regulatory markings.

2. Package Contents

Please check the box for the following items:

  • 1x HIFI WALKER H2 Digital Audio Player
  • 1x Micro SD Card
  • 1x USB Type-C Cable
  • 1x User Manual (this document)

Video 1: HIFI WALKER H2 Unboxing and Overview. This video demonstrates the package contents and a brief look at the player's features.

3. Device Layout and Controls

Buttons and Ports Overview

Familiarize yourself with the physical layout of your HIFI WALKER H2 player:

HIFI WALKER H2 Player with labeled buttons and ports

Figure 2: HIFI WALKER H2 Player with labeled buttons and ports. This diagram illustrates the location of each control and connection point on the device.

  1. Power Button: Turns the device on/off, locks/unlocks the screen.
  2. Volume Up: Increases playback volume.
  3. Volume Down: Decreases playback volume.
  4. Micro SD Card Slot: For inserting external memory cards (up to 512GB).
  5. Strap Mount: Attachment point for a wrist strap or lanyard.
  6. LCD Monitor: Displays playback information, menus, and settings.
  7. Previous/Rewind: Navigates to the previous track or rewinds the current track.
  8. Next/Fast-forward: Navigates to the next track or fast-forwards the current track.
  9. Back Button: Returns to the previous menu or screen.
  10. Line Out Port: For connecting to external amplifiers or audio systems.
  11. USB Type-C Port: For charging, data transfer, and USB DAC functionality.
  12. Status Light: Indicates power status and charging.
  13. Earphone Port (3.5mm): For connecting headphones.
  14. Menu Button (M): Accesses context-sensitive menus.
  15. Play/Pause Button: Starts or pauses playback.
  16. Scroll Wheel: Navigates through menus and lists.

4. Setup and Basic Operation

4.1. Charging the Player

Before first use, fully charge your H2 player.

  • Via Computer: Connect the player to a powered computer using the USB Type-C cable. This allows for both charging and data transfer.
  • Via Wall Charger (Not Included): Connect the USB Type-C cable to a 5V/500mA-1000mA USB charger and then to the player. A full charge typically takes approximately 4 hours.

4.2. Power ON/OFF

  • To Turn On/Off: Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds. The blue indicator light will illuminate when the device is on and turn off when powered down.
  • To Restart (if unresponsive): If the system becomes unresponsive, press and hold the Power button for 8 seconds to force a restart.

4.3. Screen ON/OFF and Lock

  • Screen On/Off: A short press of the Power button will toggle the screen display on or off.
  • Lock Device: While the screen is on, a short press of the Power button will lock the device. When locked, only the Power and Volume buttons will function. Press the Power button again to unlock.

4.4. Inserting/Removing the MicroSD Card

The H2 player supports MicroSD cards up to 512GB for expanded storage.

  • To Insert: Gently push the MicroSD card into the Micro SD Card Slot until it clicks and locks into place.
  • To Remove: Push the MicroSD card inward until it clicks again, and it will spring out.

4.5. Data Transfer

To transfer music files to your H2 player:

  1. Connect the player to your computer using the USB Type-C cable.
  2. The player will appear as a removable disk drive on your computer.
  3. Copy or drag your music files from your computer directly to the player's internal storage or the inserted MicroSD card.

5. Operating Instructions

5.1. Music Playback (Category Menu)

From the main menu, navigate to the 'Category' section to browse your music library.

  • All Songs: Browse all music files. Use Next/Previous to select, Play/Pause to start. Short press 'M' to add to playlist, favorites, or remove.
  • My Favorites: View your saved favorite tracks.
  • Playlists: Access custom playlists. Create playlists by Era, Theme, Genre, Instrument, Languages, Scenes, Mood. (Note: m3u files appear under Explorer).
  • Recently Played Songs: Displays the last 50 played songs.
  • Album (ID3 tag info required): Songs grouped by album. Ensure proper ID3 tags for recognition.
  • Artist (ID3 tag info required): Songs sorted by artist. Ensure proper ID3 tags for recognition.
  • Genre (ID3 tag info required): Songs categorized by genre. Ensure proper ID3 tags for recognition.
  • Clear Record: Deletes all records under Category, but audio files remain unaffected.

5.2. Explorer

Press Play/Pause to enter the Explorer menu.

  • TF Card: Access all music files stored on your MicroSD card.
  • OTG: Connect an external USB drive via a USB-OTG cable to access additional music files.

5.3. Settings Menu

Access various device configurations from the Settings menu.

  • Music Scan: Scans the MicroSD card to build the music library. Options: Automatic (scans on card insertion) or Manual (initiated by Menu button).
  • Equalizer: Select your preferred EQ setting. Presets include Rock, Classic, Jazz, Pop, Dance, Vocal, Blues, Heavy Metal, Custom, and Off.
  • Play Mode: Choose playback sequence:
    • Sequential Play: Plays the entire library once in order.
    • Repeat One: Continuously loops the current song.
    • Shuffle Play: Plays songs randomly from the library.
    • Loop Playlist: Repeats the entire library continuously.
    • Single Play: Plays one song then stops.
  • Gain: Select High or Low Gain Output to optimize audio for earphones, headphones, or amplifiers. Default is Low.
  • Replay Gain: Adjusts volume consistency. Track (consistent across all files) or Album (consistent within an album).
  • Balance: Adjust left and right channel audio balance.
  • Album Cover: Toggle album cover display. Cover images must be JPG, and the filename must exactly match the music file (e.g., song.mp3 and song.jpg).
  • Wallpaper: Choose whether to display wallpaper (default: ON).
  • Lyrics: Toggle lyrics display (default: ON). Lyrics files (*.lrc) must match music filenames (e.g., song.mp3 and song.lrc).
  • Gapless: Enable/disable gapless playback (default: OFF).
  • Memory Play: Set playback resume point: Last Song (start of last song), Last Position (exact position), or Off.
  • Volume Set: Configure default volume: Memory (retain previous), Default (set to 30), Custom (set to 20).
  • Custom Volume: Customize the power-on volume level.

5.4. System Settings

Configure system-wide options.

  • Language: Select from English, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean.
  • Theme: Select Theme A, B, or C for the user interface.
  • Display:
    • Backlight Duration: Adjust screen backlight timeout (default: 30 seconds).
    • Brightness: Adjust screen brightness.
    • Idle Shutdown Time: Set auto-off duration when inactive (default: 5 minutes).
    • Scheduled Power Off: Set a specific auto-off time.
  • Bluetooth: The H2 supports bi-directional Bluetooth (BT 5.2, aptX, CSR).
    • Bluetooth Scanning: Scan for and connect to Bluetooth devices.
    • Paired Devices: View and reconnect to previously paired devices.
    • Available Devices: Display all discoverable Bluetooth devices. (Note: DSD files not supported via Bluetooth).
    • Bluetooth Streaming Output: Stream audio to Bluetooth speakers.
    • Bluetooth Streaming Input: Connect a smartphone or other device to use the H2 as a Bluetooth receiver. (Cannot stream to Bluetooth speakers while connected to a phone).
    • High Quality: Enable high-quality Bluetooth streaming (reboot required) using Qualcomm aptX technology.
    • Bluetooth Tips: For optimal performance, ensure the back of the player faces your target Bluetooth device due to the metal casing.
  • USB Mode: Select [USB] to connect to PC or Mac for data transfer. (DAC option will be discontinued in future firmware updates).
  • Font Size: Switch between Small, Medium, and Large font sizes.
  • Factory Reset: Restores all settings to their factory defaults.
  • Firmware Update: Download

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