FiiO M23 High Resolution Portable Music Player User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Fiio
Table of Contents
FiiO M23 High Resolution Portable Music Player
Buttons and Ports labeled (Pictures are fur reference only. The actual product may vary)
Power on/off
Hold the Power/Lock button to turn on the M23. On its first startup, tap the
preferred language onscreen to enter the main Ul. Hold the Power/Lock button
while the M23 is on and a shutdown dialogue will pop up. You can select to
turn off or reboot the player.
Charging
The M23 supports fast charging. To achieve the designed charging time, it is
recommended to use a PD3.0 or above power source.
Type-C port
The bottom of the M23 has two Type-C ports. The one marked USB3.0 supports
data transfer, charging, USB HOST, USB OTG and so on. The other that marked
POWER IN only supports charging/power supply but not data transfer with
computers.
Gesture Operation
Return to previous menu: Swipe right from the left edge of the screen, or
swipe left from the right edge. Return to homepage: Swipe up from the bottom
edge of the screen. Multitask managing: Swipe up from the bottom edge of the
screen and then hold. Working modes switch The M23 has six working modes:
Android mode, Pure Music mode, USB DAC mode, Bluetooth Receiving mode, AirPlay
mode and Roon Ready mode. The M23 will default to enter Android mode when it
powers on for the first time. You can switch to other working modes on the
drop-down or Settings menu.
Android mode/Pure Music mode
Under the Android mode/Pure Music mode, the M23 can be connected to a computer
for data transmission. Note: The MTP driver for MAC and USB DAC driver for
Windows can be found on the local FIlO Driver disk, or you can download them
at https://www.fiio.com/Driver_Download
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USB DAC mode
When switching to the USB DAC mode for the first time, please download the USB DAC driver on our website and follow relevant instructions to install it before using the USB DAC function. -
Bluetooth Receiving mode
When switching to the Bluetooth Receiving mode for the first time, the M23 will automatically enter the pairing state. The next time it enters Bluetooth Receiving mode, it will reconnect to the last connected device automatically. -
AirPlay mode
When working in AirPlay mode, the M23 requires a valid WiFi connection. Please confirm that it is connected to an available network before entering the AirPlay mode. -
Roon Ready mode
When working in Roon Ready mode, the M23 needs to connect to the same LAN as the Roon Server. Search the M23 on the Roon Server and select it, and the M23 can control the Roon server for music playing.
Desktop mode switch (D.MODE)
When switching to ON, the desktop mode is enabled, and the battery will not be
charged; when switching to OFF, the desktop mode is disabled, and the battery
will be charged.
HOLD switch
When the HOLD switch is turned on, all buttons on the side of the M23 will be
locked to prevent unintended touches as default (You can choose the button
that will still be available on the settings menu beforehand). When the HOLD
switch is turned off, all buttons will be available.
Super High Gain mode
When a fast-charging power adapter is inserted in the M23 and is detected, the
“Super High Gain mode” will show up on the GAIN settings menu. Meanwhile, a
dialogue prompt of “Switch to Super High Gain mode?” will pop up, and you can
decide whether to switch or not based on your needs. Firmware Upgrade
OTA (Over-the-Air) online upgrade
Turn on the WiFi function on the M23 and connect it to an available network.
It will automatically detect if there is a new firmware. If no firmware is
detected, please go to “Technical Support -> Firmware Update -> Online
Upgrade” to check and upgrade the firmware manually.
Local upgrade
Please download the firmware on our website and follow relevant instructions
to upgrade it. Download link: http://www.fiio.com/supports
Notes and Precautions
- Please do not put the battery in a high-temperature environment. The battery is prohibited from use if it is soaked in water, or if it gets swollen. Please do not disassemble, hit, crush, or puncture the battery, and do not put it on fire.
- Please do not place the device in circumstances of excessive high/low temperatures (above 45°C or below 0°C), or in an enclosed high-temperature environment, such as in a car.
- Please do not repair or disassemble the product on your own and do not put it in water.
- Please charge the battery on a regular basis to secure the battery life if this product has not been used for a long time.
- You might not be able to hear the sound of the surroundings when using headphones. For your safety, please avoid using headphones in dangerous situations.
- It is recommended to use a suitable charger in case of a high-voltage adapter causing damage to the device.
- In the likely event that the M23 hangs up, you may hold the Power/Lock button for over 10 seconds to force a reboot.
List of Items Included (please check if the following items are included)
- M23
- Protective case
- Quick start guide
- Screen protector (applied on the M23 in factory)
- USB data cable
- Ejector pin
- Warranty card
To Learn More
- For related video instructions of the M23 and FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions), please scan the QR code below.
- To learn more about the product, please visit our website: www.flio.com.
- To check the CMIIT-ID of the M23, please go to the menu of Settings->System->Legal information.
Due to continuous improvement, every specification and design is subject to change at any time without further notice.
WEEE Directive & Product Disposal
At the end of its serviceable life, this product should not be handed as
household or general waste. It should be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment, or
returned to the supplier for disposal. Internal/Supplied Batteries: This
symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected
separately. This battery is designed for separate collection at an appropriate
collection point. Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered
in the United States and other countries. aptX is a trademark of Qualcomm
Technologies International ltd. registered in the United States and other
countries. Hereby, Guangzhou FlIO Electronics Technology Co., Ltd declares
that this device is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of
the EU declaration of conformity is available at:
www.fiio.com/doc
For this radio device, the following restrictions on putting into service or of requirements for authorisation of use apply in BE, BG, CZ, DK, DE, EE, IE, EL, ES, FR, HR, IT, CY, LV, LT, LU, HU, MT, NL, AT, PL, PT, RO, SI, SK, FI, SE, UK, IS, LI, NO, CH,TR:5150-5350 MHz band is restricted to indoor operations only.
FCC NOTICE
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.
The equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body. Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Master Quality Authenticated
The M23 includes MQA technology, which enables you to play back MQA audio
files and streams, delivering the sound of the original master recording. The
M23 Now Playing screen shows green or blue dot next to MQA logo to indicate
that the unit is decoding and playing an MQA stream or file, and denotes
provenance to ensure that the sound is identical to that of the source
material. It shows blue dot to indicate it is playing an MQA Studio file,
which has either been approved in the studio by the artist/producer or has
been verified by the copyright owner.