Fiio X7 User manual
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X7 Users’ Guide
(applies to FW1.8 and later)
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Foreword:
Thank you for purchasing FiiO’s X7, our 384kHz / 64bit / DSD high resolution lossless
music player. To let you better utilize the X7 to enjoy high-quality music, we have
prepared this complete user manual and collected and answered some frequently asked
questions by users. We hope this manual will help you get to know the X7 and unleash its
full potential.
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Contents
A. Introduction ........................……....................................................….……… 4
B. Buttons and ports introduced ................................................................... 5
C. Pure Music / Android Mode switch ……..................................………..... 8
D. Wireless connectivity .................................................................................. 8
E. Firmware update …..................................................................................... 11
F. Pictorial guide to operating the X7 ......................................................... 14
1. Andriod mode .............................................................................................................. 14
2. FiiO Music .................................................................................................................... 24
3. Pure Music Mode .................................................................................................. 31
G. FAQ ................................................................................................................ 32
1. Charging ....................................................................................................................... 32
2. Transferring songs ....................................................................................................... 33
3. Firmware updates ........................................................................................................ 34
4. Storage ..........................................................................................................................35
5. Playing music ................................................................................................................ 35
6. Connecting with other audio equipment ................................................................. 37
7. Other operations ................................................................................................ 37
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A. Introduction
The X7 is a high fidelity, high resolution digital audio player, supporting various
music formats such as DSD, DXD, WAV, WMA, APE, FLAC, AAC, AIFF, ALAC, Ogg Vorbis,
MP2, MP3 etc. at up to 384kHz / 64bit, also sporting such professional features as
native DSD decoding, CUE sheets, gapless playback, playing automatically through
folders, and graphic equalizers.
Based on Android, the X7 allows the user to use his own choice of any Android
music player app, and also comes with its native player app FiiO Music, which has been
customized in response to research on users’ usage habits for a quick and smooth
music listening experience.
The following sections are an illustrated guide to using the X7.
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B. Buttons and ports introduced
1. Pictorial guide to buttons and ports
Note: Ports on different expansion modules may differ. The X7 is shown here with the standard
headphone amplifier module AM1 attached at the bottom.
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Micro USB port (11-pin, compatible with
FiiO docks)
Micro SD card slot
Light sensor
Touchscreen
Indicator
light
3.5mm headphone port
3.5mm line / coaxial output
Power / Lock
Volume-
Volume+
Play / Pause
Next track
Previous track
T5 screw
(expansion
module fastener)
T5 screw
(expansion
module
fastener)
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2. Buttons and ports explained
1) Touchscreen (16.7 million colors, 480x800 pixels): Displays the user interface and other information;
for operating the unit via screen touches and/or in conjunction with buttons on the unit;
2) Light sensor: senses light levels of the environment and adjusts screen brightness automatically (when
screen brightness is set to “Auto”);
3) Indicator light: Indicates player’s operating status (lighting effect may be customized)
4) Volume + / - : Press briefly to change volume by one step; hold to change volume continuously to
maximum volume / mute.
5) Power / Lock: While X7 is powered off, hold for 2s to turn on; while powered on, hold to display power
off / reboot menu; press briefly while powered on to turn screen on / off;
6) Previous / next track: Press to skip to the previous or next track;
7) Play / Pause: Press while playing to pause music, press while paused to continue playback;
8) 3.5mm line / S/PDIF coaxial output: Shared line / coaxial output port. Switch between the two
outputs in X7 settings -> Sound Settings -> Multifunctional Output.
9) 3.5mm headphone port: Connect your headphones here. CTIA-spec headsets with in-line remote
control supported with the following remote control operation (single button remotes and main
button of multi-button remotes supported):
Play / Pause: press main button once briefly to toggle between play and pause;
Next track: double-click main button quickly;
Previous track: triple-click main button quickly;
10) Micro USB port (11-pin): for charging, data transfer, USB DAC function and connection to FiiO docks;
11) Micro SD card slot: supporting micro SD cards of up to 128GB capacity (higher capacities to be
supported via firmware updates);
12) T5 screws: for removably securing expansion modules.
Note: Power, volume + and - buttons may be switched around with play, next and previous track
buttons in settings -> button mapping.
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C. Pure Music / Android Mode switch
1. Switching from Android to Pure Music mode
While in Android mode, pull down the status menu from the upper right of the touchscreen and tap
on the “Android Mode” icon; the player will prompt you on whether to reboot in Pure Music mode. Press
OK to reboot the X7 in Pure Music mode, allowing uninterrupted music enjoyment with the built in FiiO
Music app.
2. Switching from Pure Music to Android mode
While in Pure Music mode, pull down the status menu from the upper right of the touchscreen and
tap on the “Pure Music Mode” icon; the player will prompt you on whether to reboot in Android mode.
Press OK to reboot the X7 in Android mode, allowing a rich music experience with 3rd party Android app
compatibility.
D. Wireless connectivity
The supportability of Bluetooth and WiFi on X7 enables users to expand the X7’s function by wireless
connection.
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1. Bluetooth
To use the X7 with new Bluetooth devices (e.g. Bluetooth earphones, speakers, remote controls), the
X7 must first be paired with the device as follows:
1) Pull down the status menu from the upper right of the touchscreen and hold your finger on the
Bluetooth icon to open the Bluetooth settings menu;
2) If Bluetooth on the X7 is off, turn it on by flicking the switch on the upper right to the “ON”
position on the right;
3) Turn on your Bluetooth device’s pairing broadcast function (refer to your device’s user manual for
details);
4) Tap “SEARCH FOR DEVICES” at the bottom of the screen to have the X7 search for and display
nearby Bluetooth devices;
5) Tap the name of your Bluetooth device to pair with it. Successfully paired devices will appear
under the “PAIRED DEVICES” list:
Notes:
A. If you’re looking for the X7 with another Bluetooth device (e.g. sending files from another device to the X7 via
Bluetooth), tap “FiiO X7: Only visible to paired devices” to change it to “Visible to all nearby Bluetooth devices” to
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turn on the X7’s own pairing broadcast function;
B. The X7 will pair with the device it last paired with by preference.
2. WiFi
The X7 may connect to the Internet or other network resources to obtain music resources or (in
Android mode) perform other Android functions; it may also stream music to WiFi audio devices.
To connect the X7 to WiFi devices / hotspots:
1) Pull down the status menu from the upper right of the touchscreen and hold your finger on the
Wi-Fi icon to enter the Wi-Fi settings menu;
2) Slide the WiFi switch to the right (ON) and the X7 will automatically search for and display
available WiFi connections:
3) Tap the name of the WiFi network you wish to connect to and enter the password if prompted,
and the X7 will connect to the network:
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