Astell & Kern SE100: A&futura Impressions - Reviews
Dec 25, 2019 at 2:40 AM Post #1,262 of 1,568
Hi,

I bought the Se100 and realized it doesn't have Chinese language selection.

Would like to ask is it possible to have Chinese input (for song searching purpose)? For example, installing different keyboard?

Just download and install China firmware.
 
Dec 25, 2019 at 10:40 PM Post #1,264 of 1,568
Thanks for the info. May I know where can I get the China firmware? And I just installed over existing firmware? Or needs to perform some other steps first?

Shutdown unit then press+hold vol+ vol- power untill "A" logo displayed then release holding after 2s.
There is Menu display then.
You need a usb/card with firmware file content

But I can not find anywhere to download firmware. Hic hic!
 
Dec 28, 2019 at 8:11 AM Post #1,266 of 1,568
Shutdown unit then press+hold vol+ vol- power untill "A" logo displayed then release holding after 2s.
There is Menu display then.
You need a usb/card with firmware file content

But I can not find anywhere to download firmware. Hic hic!
Just curious; how do you 'press and hold volume + -" when it is a volume knob and not a button?
 
Dec 28, 2019 at 10:59 AM Post #1,267 of 1,568
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Just curious; how do you 'press and hold volume + -" when it is a volume knob and not a button?

What is that? Not a button?
 
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Dec 28, 2019 at 12:07 PM Post #1,268 of 1,568
Jan 17, 2020 at 2:57 AM Post #1,274 of 1,568
I'm new to this particular forum but keen to get advice. I bought AK SE100 a couple of months ago and really like it, but have a couple of questions about how to connect it to Chord Hugo 2.

1. Does it do optical output? I have looked into this and there is conflicting information. My attempts to connect it optically to Hugo 2 using Toslink to Mini Optical cable, have so far met without success, and the AK dealer in Australia says it regretfully cannot. When I play a track and look at the end of the cable there is no light emitting.

2. Does it do USB output to an external DAC? I have tried a generic OTG cable from AK SE100 > H2 but again without success. When I go to USB Mode and try to select DAC Input, it will not allow me to tick this. I do find the switching confusing. Any advice on switching or the right cable to use?

The reason I am trying to connect it to H2 is that I think this might be a glorious combination. So far I can only do it via Bluetooth.

Thanks.
 
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Jan 17, 2020 at 8:24 AM Post #1,275 of 1,568
1. Does it do optical output? I have looked into this and there is conflicting information. My attempts to connect it optically to Hugo 2 using Toslink to Mini Optical cable, have so far met without success, and the AK dealer in Australia says it regretfully cannot. When I play a track and look at the end of the cable there is no light emitting.
No optical output on the SE100

2. Does it do USB output to an external DAC? I have tried a generic OTG cable from AK SE100 > H2 but again without success. When I go to USB Mode and try to select DAC Input, it will not allow me to tick this. I do find the switching confusing. Any advice on switching or the right cable to use?
USB Mode is only for using SE100 as a USB DAC when connected to a computer. Once you connect, you want to press the External USB icon when you swipe down from the top. Once connected, it should say "USB Audio" under External USB Icon. You may need to press the External USB icon a second time after connecting in order to enable the USB out.
 
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