HiFi Walker H2 HiFi Lossless Player User Manual

1. Read Before Use

Thank you for purchasing the HIFI WALKER H2 Portable Lossless Music Player. This user manual will help you get familiar with the basic operations of the device.

2. Package Contents

The following items are included in your HIFI WALKER H2 package:

• 1x HIFI WALKER H2 Player
• 1x Micro SD Card (64GB)
• 1x USB Type-C Cable
• 1x User Manual (PDF version available for download)
• 1x Storage Bag

3. H2 at a Glance: Buttons and Ports

Familiarize yourself with the physical layout and functions of your HIFI WALKER H2 player.

Buttons and Ports Overview

1. Power button: Turns the device on/off.
2. Volume Up: Increases the volume.
3. Volume Down: Decreases the volume.
4. Micro SD card slot: For inserting external memory.
5. Strap mount: Attachment point for a strap.
6. LCD monitor: Displays information and menus.
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: Returns to the previous menu or screen.
10. Line out port: 3.5mm output for connecting to external amplifiers or audio systems.
11. USB Type-C Port: For charging and data transfer, also functions as a USB-DAC.
12. Status light: Indicates device status (e.g., charging, power on).
13. Earphone port: 3.5mm output for headphones.
14. Menu button: Accesses menu options.
15. Play/Pause: Starts or pauses playback.
16. Scroll wheel: Navigates through menus and lists.

4. Quick Guide & Setup

4.1. Charging the Player

Via Computer: Connect the player to a powered computer using the USB cable for both charging and data transfer.

Via 5V/500mA-1000mA Charger (Charger not included): Connect the USB cable to a charger and the player. A full charge takes approximately 4 hours.

4.2. Power ON/OFF

Hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn the player on or off. The blue indicator will light up when on and turn off when powered down.

Note: If the system becomes unresponsive, hold the power button for 8 seconds to restart.

4.3. Screen ON/OFF

Short press the power button to toggle the screen on or off. Press the power button to lock the device. When locked, only the power and volume buttons will function.

4.4. Inserting/Removing the MicroSD Card

Insert the MicroSD card into the slot; it will lock automatically. To remove, press the card inward until it clicks, and it will pop out.

4.5. Data Transfer

Use the USB cable to connect the player to a computer. Transfer files by copying or dragging them from your computer to the player.

5. Operating Instructions

5.1. Menu and Settings

Category

• All Songs: Press Next/Previous to select a music file, and press Play/Pause to start playback. Short press the "M" button to add to playlist, add to favorites, or remove from favorites.
• My Favorites: View your favorite music here.
• Playlists: View the music added to your lists here. You can create playlists by: Era, Theme, Genre, Instrument, Languages, Scenes, Mood. Note: Your m3u playlist files will appear under [Explorer], not here.
• Recently Played Songs: Displays the 50 most recently played songs.
• Album (ID3 tag info required): Displays all songs grouped by album. Navigate to your desired album to view and play all tracks within that album. Ensure that the audio files have proper ID3 tag information for albums to be recognized.
• Artist (ID3 tag info required): Sorts songs by artist, allowing you to browse and select music from specific artists. Only songs with correctly formatted ID3 tag information for the artist field will appear in this section.
• Genre (ID3 tag info required): Categorizes your music by genre, such as Rock, Jazz, Classical, etc. You can browse music within a specific genre. ID3 tag information must be present for genre recognition.
• Clear Record: All records under [Category] will be deleted, but audio files will not be affected.

Explorer

Press Play/Pause to enter the Explorer. You will see:

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

Settings

• Music Scan: Scan the entire MicroSD card to build your music library.
  • Automatic: Scanning is automatically triggered every time a MicroSD card is inserted.
  • Manual: Scanning is only activated when you manually initiate it. Press the Menu button to start the music scan.
• Equalizer: Press Play/Pause to select your preferred EQ setting. The H2 offers the following presets: Rock - Classic - Jazz - Pop - Dance - Vocal - Blues - Heavy Metal - Custom - Off.
• Play Mode: Press Play/Pause to choose your preferred playback mode:
  • Sequential Play: Play the entire music library once in sequence.
  • Repeat One: Continuously loop the current song.
  • Shuffle Play: Play songs randomly from your entire library.
  • Loop Playlist: Repeat the entire music library continuously.
  • Single Play: Play a single song from your music library and then stop. The player will not automatically advance to the next song or repeat the current one.
• Gain: Press Play/Pause to select between High or Low Gain Output. This setting optimizes your experience when pairing the H2 with earphones, headphones, or an amplifier. The default setting is Low.
• Replay Gain:
  • Track: The volume will be consistent across all music files.
  • Album: The volume will be the same for all tracks within each album.
• Balance: Press Previous or Next to adjust the left and right channel balance.
• Album Cover: Press Play/Pause to turn on the album cover display. Ensure the cover image is in JPG format, and the album cover file name must match the corresponding music file name exactly. For example, if the music file is testsong111.mp3, the album cover file should be named testsong111.jpg. The file extension must be correct.
• Wallpaper: Choose whether to display wallpaper. The default setting is "ON".
• Lyrics: The default setting is On. The name of the *.lrc file must match the music file name exactly. For example, you should have testsong111.lrc and testsong111.mp3 (or testsong111.wav, testsong111.flac, or testsong111.ape) to successfully display the lyrics.
• Gapless: Press Play/Pause to enable gapless playback. The default setting is Off.
• Memory Play: Choose your memory play position from the following options:
  • Last Song: The next time you power on the H2, it will start playing from the beginning of the last song you were listening to before powering off.
  • Last Position: The H2 will resume playing from the exact location of the song when you previously powered off.
  • Off: Disable memory play.
• Volume Set: Enter to adjust the volume settings:
  • Memory: Retain your previous volume level.
  • Default: The default volume is set to 30.
  • Custom: The default value is 20.
• Custom Volume: Customize powered-on volume value.

5.2. System Settings

• Language: The H2 supports multiple languages: English/German/French/Italian/Japanese/Spanish/Chinese/Korean.
• Theme: Select Theme A, B, or C.
• Display:
  • Backlight Duration: Press Previous/Next to adjust. Default: 30 seconds.
  • Brightness: Adjust display brightness as needed.
  • Idle Shutdown Time: Press Previous/Next to set the auto-off duration when inactive. Default: 5 minutes.
  • Scheduled Power Off: Set the specific auto-off time.
• Bluetooth: The H2 supports bi-directional Bluetooth, allowing it to receive audio from other devices or send audio to Bluetooth speakers.
  • Bluetooth Scanning: Use Previous/Next to select a device and press Play/Pause to connect. "Connected" will display next to the selected device once paired.
  • Paired Devices: View and reconnect previously paired devices.
  • Available Devices: Display all available Bluetooth devices. Press Play/Pause to scan. Ensure other devices are in pairing mode. Note: DSD files are not supported via Bluetooth.
  • Bluetooth Streaming Output: Stream audio to Bluetooth speakers.
  • Bluetooth Streaming Input: Connect a smartphone or other device. A Bluetooth icon will appear when connected. Note: You cannot stream audio to Bluetooth speakers while connected to a phone.
  • High Quality: Enable high-quality Bluetooth streaming (reboot required). Qualcomm® aptX™ technology enhances wireless audio quality for compatible devices.
  • Bluetooth Tips: Due to the metal casing of the HIFI WALKER H2, Bluetooth range may be affected. For optimal performance, ensure the back of the player faces your target Bluetooth device.

  

• USB Mode: Select [USB] to connect to PC or Mac. Ignore DAC option as it will be discontinued in future firmware updates.
• Font Size: Press Play/Pause to switch between [Small], [Medium], and [Large] font sizes.
• Factory Reset: Select to restore factory settings.
• Firmware Update: Download the latest firmware "update.upt" and place it in the root directory of the microSD card. Select "Yes" to update. Note: The file system must be FAT32 for firmware upgrades; exFAT is supported but not for upgrades.
• About the Player:
  • Version: Displays the current firmware version.
  • Memory: Shows used and available storage.
  • Company Info: Find company and contact information here.

6. Specifications

7. Troubleshooting (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. Can't turn on the device? Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds. If it doesn't power on, charge it for 10 minutes and try again. If it still doesn't work, contact customer support.
2. Player freezes? Press the Power button for 8 seconds to restart.
3. How to upgrade the firmware? Firmware upgrades are not recommended under normal use. If you encounter software bugs, contact us at support@hifiwalker.com for an upgrade package. Please note that not all firmware versions are compatible.
4. Why can't I use the Bluetooth function? Ensure your Bluetooth device is close to the H2 player. Go to H2 player > System Settings > Bluetooth Settings, turn on Bluetooth, and scan to pair. If already paired, delete the device and try reconnecting.
5. Can't hear anything when playing music? Check if the volume is set too low. Ensure the headset is properly plugged in and not damaged. Make sure you are using the headphone port, not the line-out port. Verify that the music format is supported and not corrupted.
6. Why can I only hear sound from one channel when using my new H2 player with a corded headset? The headphone jack on the new player may be slightly tighter. Ensure that the headphone is fully plugged into the jack; otherwise, sound may only come from one side.
7. Bluetooth volume control? Yes, if your Bluetooth headphones have volume controls.
8. Shuffle playback of all songs on the SD card? Yes, select shuffle mode and choose "All Songs."
9. Can't transfer music files from the computer? Ensure the player is connected to the computer. Check that the player is in USB mode. Ensure the MicroSD card is inserted properly.
10. Is there a song limit and folder limit? The player supports up to 15,000 songs and allows you to store up to 1,600 songs per folder.
11. Is it possible to create a playlist without a computer? Unfortunately, you cannot create a playlist without a computer. The H2 supports *.m3u and *.m3u8 files; use "foobar" software to create playlists.
12. How to download CDs in WAV format? Refer to this guide: How to Copy CD to MP3 and select WAV format.
13. Can this player work with iTunes? Is it compatible? No, unfortunately, it is not compatible with iTunes. This functions more like an external hard drive. You simply plug it in, and an option to open it as a folder will pop up, allowing you to drag and drop your music.
14. How can I quickly find a specific song? Go to H2 player > Category > Songs. Long press the "M" button to search for the exact song in alphabetical order.
15. Can the player play audiobooks? Yes, you can play audiobooks by downloading compatible audio file formats. Additionally, you can set the memory playback to "last position" in the settings, allowing you to resume playback from where you left off.

8. Support & Contact

For further assistance or inquiries, please use the following contact information:

• Website: www.hifiwalker.com
• Facebook: @HIFIWALKER.official
• Youtube: HIFI WALKER (You can find helpful videos at youtube.com/HIFIWALKER/playlists)
• Email: support@hifiwalker.com

You can also scan the QR code below to send an email directly:

For the full user manual in PDF format, please refer to the official document: HIFI WALKER H2 User Manual (PDF)

9. Product Video

Watch this video for a quick overview of the HIFI WALKER H2's features and operation.