Hiby R2II Portable Audio Player User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- Hiby
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Hiby R2II Portable Audio Player
Thank you for purchasing the portable digital audio player HiBy R2 II. To help
you get the best out of the R2 II, this user guide has been compiled to
introduce you to the R2 ll’s features and how to use them. Please read
thoroughly in the first days of ownership.
The HiBy R2 II is a high performance, high fidelity digital audio player that
supports DSD, DXD, WAV, FLAC, MQA, ALAC, APE, WMA lossless/lossy, AIFF, AAC,
MP3, MP2, Ogg Vorbis and other lossless/lossy music formats.
Buttons and ports
- Touch control: The screen is an IPS multitouch touchscreen, with 2.4511 size and 480’360 resolution;
- Power button: Hold down for two seconds while powered off to turn it on; hold down while powered on to turn it off; press briefly while powered on to turn the screen on and off;
- Multicolor LED: Changes colors depending on what is playing in terms of sample rate:
- Red: Charging
- Yellow: 32k-84k
- Aqua: 64k-192k
- Orange : 352.8k
- White : DSD64-256
- Green : MQA
- Blue : MQA Studio
- Purple : MQA core (MQB)
- Micro SD card : the R2II carries an external Micro SD slot for music storage, supporting Micro SD cards up to 2TB. When putting in a Micro SD card for the first time, or changing cards, you need to scan for new songs. Connected to the computer via the supplied USB cable, the R2II can act as a card reader for transferring music onto the micro SD card inserted into the R2I1. After transferring songs, please ·safely eject” the card in the computer before unplugging the USB cable.
- USB Type C port : For data transmission + charging + coaxial digital output.This may be adapted to a Type C to 3.5mm coaxial cable, available at store.hiby.com or one of the various retail partners listed at the end of this document.
3.5mm headphone port: For CTIA-standard headsets.lnline remote is supported.
HiBy Music App
R2 II works better together with the Hi By Music Android / iOS app. It supports WiFi music transfer and transmits songs on mobile phones1 computers and tablets to the R2 II via a shared WiFi. HiByLink remote control function connects to and controls the R2 II via mobile phone Bluetooth. Change tracks, select songs, manage songs remotely. Scan the QR code here to download the HiBy Music app.
USB DAC
- Please go to the official website(www.hiby.com) to download the driver zip file and guidance.
- To use the R2 II as USB DAC, you need to be set “USB mode” to “Audio” in the system settings and connect to the computer with the supplied USB data cable.
Portal capabilities
- R2 II as a Bluetooth sound card: USB ➔ R2 II➔ Bluetooth headphones; when using the R2 II as a USB DAC, you can also use Bluetooth headphones / speakers to listen to the music; supports LDAC 96kHz, and UAT at the maximum of 192kHz;
- R2 II as a digital source from Bluetooth input: Bluetooth audio -> R2 II -> USB audio; when connected to e.g. your smartphone via Bluetooth audio, the R2 II can also be a high quality digital audio; supports coaxial digital output, or USB Audio output, supports LDAC 96kHz, and UAT at the maximum of 192kHz;
- R2 II as a digital source from WiFi input: Using DLNA on the Android system (BubbleUPnP and other apps), or AirPlay on the iOS system Ci nteg rated in system slide-up menu), send music via WiFi to the R2 II, which can then become a lossless quality digital audio source; supports coaxial digital output, or USB Audio output.
Wireless capabilities
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WiFi: Support 2.4GHz WiFi Support . music transmission via WiFi,
HiByLink (requires HiBy Music app), DLNA, Airplay, OTA online update, internet radio; TIDAL and Qobuz streaming apps (appear when system language other than simplified Chinese is selected). -
Bluetooth: Supports Bluetooth 6. l, supports a variety of high-definition Bluetooth protocols incl uding UAT,LDAC,aptX and so on.
Firmware update
- 0TA upgrade: Turn on WiFi in wireless settings and connect to WiFi, tap “Systemsettings->’Firmware update”-> “Via OTA”. Then the R2 II will get updated.
- Manual update: Go to official website (www.hiby.com) to download the corresponding firmware, place R2I1.upt in the root directory of micro SD card (Le.outside of any subdirectories),insert the micro SD card into the R2 II, tap ‘System settings·-> ‘Firmware update·->· via SDcard”. Then the R2 II will get updated. For further in-depth operation instructions, please scan the following QRcode:
FCC
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (l) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Cautions
- Do not repair, disassemble, or place the product in a place with water.
- When the product is not used for a long time, it is necessary to periodically charge the product to ensure battery life
- When you use the headphones, you will not be able to hear the external environment. For your safety, please avoid using the headphones in a dangerous environment.
- Charging with a charger with too high voltage may damage the device. Please choose a recommended charger to charge.
- Hold the power button for 30 seconds to force restart the device if the system crashes.
To learn more
HiBy Official Online Store
Global after-sales service
Please contact us at [email protected] or directly
contact the store you purchased from.
DONGGUAN SMARTACTION
TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.
TEL: 0086-769-23182216 Website: www.hiby.com
Email : [email protected]
Address : Room 1201, Lianjing Commercial Building, No.39, Hongwei 3rd
Road,Nancheng District, Dongguan, Guangdong, Ch