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M11 Plus Complete User Manual
Foreword
Thank you so much for purchasing FiiO's portable high resolution lossless music
player M11 Plus. We have prepared this complete user manual for you. We hope
this manual can help you get the hang of the M11 Plus and unleash its full
potential.
Contents
Foreword
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Contents
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An introduction to the M11 Plus
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Buttons and ports
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1. Pictorial guide to buttons and ports
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2. Instructions for buttons and ports
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Status bar and display page
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1. Status bar
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2. Homepage and drop-down menu
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Instructions for entry-level functions
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1. Five working modes
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2. How to connect the M11 Plus to a computer
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3. How to upgrade firmware?
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4. How to install third-party apps?
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5. How to change the language?
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6. How to use the volume touch panel?
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7. How to enable the USB DAC function?
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8. How to use the M11 Plus as a Bluetooth transmitter?
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9. What power supply adapter is suggested to charge the M11 Plus?
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An introduction to system settings menu
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1. WiFi
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Gain
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2. Bluetooth
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Bluetooth transmitting
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Bluetooth receiving
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3. Audio
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Output selection
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SPDIF out
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Lowpass filter mode
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Wireless playback quality
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Balance
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All To DSD
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Adjustable volume at LO
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4. Global
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System navigation
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Power-off timer
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Sleep
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Idle poweroff
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Hold switch setting
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Volume touch panel settings
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Volume settings
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In-vehicle mode
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Double tap to wakeup
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5. Display
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Sample rate display
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Indicator light control
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Screen timeout
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Night light
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Font size
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Display size
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6. Languages & input
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7. Reset options
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FiiO Music and FiiO Control APP
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1. Homepage
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2. Quickly locate all songs
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3. All songs menu
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4. Playing page
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5. Equalizer
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6. UV meter
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7. Frequency spectrum playing page
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Instructions for commonly-used functions
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1. Screenshot
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2. USB Audio digital output
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3. FiiO Link Bluetooth control
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4. FiiO Link Wifi control
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5. AirPlay
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Firmware upgrade, factory data reset and technical support
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1. Firmware upgrade
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Online upgrade
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Local upgrade
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2. Force to reboot
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3. Factory data reset
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4. Technical support
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An introduction to the M11 Plus
As a high fidelity portable music player, the M11 Plus is equipped with
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 660 SoC and 5.5-inch bezel-less 720*1440 high
definition touch screen, supporting an internal storage of 64GB and up to 2TB
Micro SD card, image zooming and multi-touch.
In the M11 Plus, a variety of audio decoding architectures can be built, including
local decoding/USB DAC. It supports outputs of
LO/BAL_LO(4.4)/PO/BAL(2.5+4.4)/SPDIF/USB Audio/BT.
Not only does the M11 Plus support dual-band wifi and Bluetooth 5.0, but also
support high-quality Bluetooth codecs, such as AAC, aptX, aptX-HD and LDAC.
Its battery life goes up to 11.5 hours (PO playing) with a standby time over 41
days, allowing a versatile HiFi music experience.
Buttons and ports
1. Pictorial guide to buttons and ports
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2. Instructions for buttons and ports
1) 5.5-inch IPS hi-res full-touch incell screen (1440*720): menu and other
information displayed, used with physical buttons to operate the device.
2) Power/Lockscreen: long press it for about 2 seconds when the device is off to
turn it on; long press it when the device is on to pop up the menu of
reboot/shutdown; short press it when the device is on to turn off/wake up the
screen; long press it for about 10 seconds to reset the device.
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3) Play/Pause: short press it when music is playing to pause the music; short
press it when music is paused to resume the playback.
4) Volume up/down: press the volume up button to increase the volume, press
the volume down button to decrease the volume.
5) Volume touch panel: slide up on the touch panel to increase the volume; slide
down on the touch panel to decrease the volume.
6) Previous track: short press to play the previous track; long press to rewind.
7) Next track: short press to play the next track; long press to fastforward.
8) TF card slot: supports one TF card (micro SD card), theoretically up to 2TB
expansion.
9) USB Type C transfer/charging port: used for charging, data transmission and
USB Audio. It is recommended to use a QC3.0 or above power supply adapter,
which needs at least 3.5 hours for a full charge.
10) 4.4mm balanced output: supports 4.4mm balanced headphone/line-out
output.
11) 2.5mm balanced output: supports 2.5mm balanced headphone output.
12) 3.5mm headphone/line-out/SPDIF output: shared outputs of line-out and
PO. Go to the menu of Settings->Audio->Output selection to switch to
corresponding modes.
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Status bar and display page
1. Status bar
The status bar on the top screen shows the working states of the M11 Plus.
The following are the meanings of each icon on the UI page of the M11 Plus LTD.
1) Icons in Status Bar
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2) Icons in Drop Down Menu
3) Icons of Working Modes
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4) Icons of Settings menu
2. Homepage and drop-down menu
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Instructions for entry-level functions
1. Five working modes
The M11 Plus supports five working modes, including Android mode, Pure
Music mode, AirPlay, USB DAC mode and Bluetooth Receiving mode. It is
defaulted to be Android mode when the device is powered on for the first time,
which can be switched to other modes on the drop-down or settings menu.
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Android mode
Third party applications will be available at will. It can be switched to other
modes on the drop-down or settings menu.
Pure Music mode
Third party applications will be automatically disabled while FiiO Music app will
be auto-enabled. It can be switched to other modes on the drop-down or
settings menu.
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AirPlay
The M11 Plus can be connected to Apple devices, receiving audio signals
transmitted from them.
USB DAC mode
In USB DAC mode, the M11 Plus can be connected to other devices like a
computer, working as a USB DAC/Amp. It can be switched to other modes on the
drop-down or settings menu.
Notes: when the M11 Plus is going to work in the USB DAC mode for the first
time, FiiO's exclusive USB DAC driver is required. Please download it on our
website and follow relevant instructions to install it.
Bluetooth Receiving mode
The M11 Plus can be connected to Bluetooth transmitting devices like a mobile
phone, working as a Bluetooth DAC/Amp. It can be switched to other modes on
the drop-down or settings menu.
2. How to connect the M11 Plus to a computer
For Windows systems, the M11 Plus runs driver-free. Connect the M11 Plus to
the computer through the included USB cable, the required driver will be
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automatically installed. After it is finished, the FiiO M11 Plus disk can be directly
seen on the computer.
For Mac systems, a driver is needed.
1) After connecting the M11 Plus to the Mac computer, click the "NO NAME"
folder emerging on the desktop->double click Mac->Mac/MAC OS MTP
Client->Android File Transfer.dmg. Drag the "Android File Transfer.dmg" to the
desktop of the computer.
2) Drag the "Android File Transfer" file to the "Applications" folder and wait for
the completion of the copy.
3) Enter "Applications", and double click the "Android File Transfer". Then
you can manage the files stored in the internal storage of the M11 Plus or the
Micro SD card.
Notes: The M11 Plus folder will directly pop up the next time it is being
connected to the same computer.
3. How to upgrade firmware?
The M11 Plus supports online upgrade and local upgrade.
1) Online upgrade
If a new firmware is available and can be detected (with the M11 Plus connected
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to an available internet), an upgrade notification will show up in the notification
center. Tap on it to enter the update menu for the online upgrade. If there's no
upgrade notification showing up, you can go to the "Technical
Support->Firmware Upgrade" menu, and tap the "Check for updates" icon to
check manually.
2) Local upgrade
Also, the M11 Plus can be upgraded locally by a firmware package. Download
the firmware package file from FiiO.com, and copy it to the internal storage of
the M11 Plus or an SD card. Go to the "Technical Support->Firmware
Upgrade->Local Upgrade" menu, and find the firmware package file to start the
upgrade.
Notes:
1) Do not unzip the firmware package file.
2) Before the upgrade, ensure the power of the device is adequate (>30%) so to
avoid upgrade failure.
3) If the device goes to factory mode which cannot detect the firmware, the
reason may be that the firmware file is damaged. At this time, press the power
button to reboot the device. Re-download the firmware file and restart the
upgrade.
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4. How to install third-party apps?
There are two ways that are similar to mobile phones' to install applications.
1) Method 1: After connecting the device to a valid WiFi, go to FiiO market,
Google Play or other app markets to download and install the app directly.
2) Method 2 (Local installation): copy the APK file to the M11 Plus. Go to the file
management menu to find the file and install it.
5. How to change the language?
Go to Settings->System->Languages and input->Languages->Add a language
to choose the intended language. Press the "=" icon on the right side and drag it
to the first line to select the language successfully.
The language of the FiiO Music app defaults to follow the system's. You can also
go to FiiO Music app-> Settings->Languages to choose the language
independently.
6. How to use the volume touch panel?
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Long or short pressing the volume+/- button can adjust the volume, or adjust it
by touching the volume touch panel.
【How to make the settings】Go to the menu of Settings->Global->Volume
touch panel settings. Here are the available settings.
1) Touch sounds: turn on or off the touch sound.
2) Slide and hold for auto-adjustment: slide up/down while holding your finger
on the touch panel to continuously increase/decrease the volume.
3) Auto-lock after inactivity: if there is no operation in a period, the touch panel
will be locked to avoid misoperation. Tap it twice to unlock it.
4) Disable volume touch panel: the volume touch panel can be enabled or
disabled based on your needs.
Notes:
1) If the "Auto-lock after inactivity" is turned on, the volume touch panel needs
to be tapped twice each time to enable it before using.
2) If the volume touch panel is locked, the volume can still be adjusted by long or
short pressing the volume +/- button without unlocking it.
7. How to enable the USB DAC function?
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For Mac computers, the M11 Plus runs driver-free.
For Windows computers, please make the settings as the followed steps.
1) Install the FiiO DAC driver in the computer first.
2) Switch the working mode of the M11 Plus to USB DAC mode on the
drop-down menu or go to Settings->Mode choose menu to enter the USB DAC
mode.
3) Connect the M11 Plus to the computer by the USB port. Select the M11 Plus
as the audio input both in the computer and the music app, so it can work.
Notes:
When in the USB DAC mode, the M11 Plus does not support Bluetooth
transmitting.
8. How to use the M11 Plus as a Bluetooth
transmitter?
It is similar to mobile phone's. Here are the instructions.
1) Go to the Settings->Bluetooth menu to turn on the Bluetooth function.
2) Make the Bluetooth receiving device, such as Bluetooth earphones, enter the
pairing state. (Please refer to the user manual of the Bluetooth receiving device
about how to enter the pairing state.)
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3) Go to the Bluetooth device list of the M11 Plus->Pair new device to complete
the connection.
What can be done if the M11 Plus fails to connect to Bluetooth earphones?
If it fails to connect to Bluetooth earphones for the first time, please make sure
the earphones are in the pairing state (the connection will fail if the earphones
are in reconnecting state for the first-time connection). Go to the Bluetooth
menu of the M11 Plus to start the connection.
What Bluetooth codecs does the M11 Plus support? And how to switch the
Bluetooth codecs?
The M11 Plus supports LDAC, aptX-HD, aptX, AAC and SBC which can be
switched on Settings->Audio->Wireless playback quality menu. Note that it
needs to be disconnected and reconnected to enable the new codec after
changing it.
What can be done if the volume is too low when the M11 Plus is connected
to AirPods?
Go to Settings->About phone, and continuously tap the "Build number" 7 times.
Go back to Settings->System->Developer options menu to turn off the"Disable
absolute volume". Disconnect and reconnect the two devices through Bluetooth.
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9. What power supply adapter is suggested to
charge the M11 Plus?
QC2.0, QC3.0 and MTK PE quick charging protocols are supported. If the power
adapter does not support the above protocols, it will not trigger the quick
charging function. Therefore, it is not suggested to use it.
For non-quick charging adapters, it is recommended to use the 5V 1A/2A
adapters.
An introduction to system settings
menu
Here is the system settings menu of the M11 Plus.
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1. WiFi
The M11 Plus supports a WiFi connection of 2.4/5G dual-band for music
resources access. Here are the steps to connect the M11 Plus to a new WiFi
device.
1) In the settings menu of the M11 Plus, tap "WiFi".
2) Turn it on. The M11 Plus will automatically search for and list available WiFi
devices nearby.
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3) Tap the intended WiFi device and connect them.
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Gain
There are 3 gain levels, high, medium and low. For common situations, the low
gain can help to achieve longer music experience. When using high-impedance
headphones and other similar devices, high gain can help to achieve smoother
music experience.
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2. Bluetooth
The M11 Plus supports lots of Bluetooth codecs for both transmission and
reception, allowing for rich wireless connections.
Bluetooth transmitting
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When being a Bluetooth transmitter connecting to new Bluetooth devices (such
as Bluetooth headphones, Bluetooth speakers), the M11 Plus needs to pair with
the Bluetooth device first. Here are the steps.
1) Go to the Settings->Bluetooth menu.
2) Turn on Bluetooth.
3) Tap "Pair new device". The M11 Plus will automatically search for and list
available Bluetooth devices nearby.
4) Tap the intended device to start the connection. Successfully connected
devices will be displayed on the list of Available media devices with an "Active"
prompt.
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Before connecting to a Bluetooth device, you can select the Bluetooth codec you
like in the M11 Plus. Here are the steps.
1) Go to the Settings->Audio menu.
2) Tap Wireless playback quality-> choose the intended Bluetooth codec.
Disconnect the current connection and reconnect the M11 Plus to the Bluetooth
devices.
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Notes:
1) If you want to select other codecs when the Bluetooth is connecting, please
disconnect the Bluetooth first, so to switch the codec successfully, and reconnect
the M11 Plus to the Bluetooth device. The 3 LDAC-oriented connections: LDAC-
Optimized for Audio Quality, LDAC-Balanced Audio and connection quality, and
LDAC-Optimized for Connection Quality can be successfully switched without
disconnecting.
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2) When the Bluetooth is enabled, the M11 Plus will preferentially connect to the
last-connected available Bluetooth devices.
Bluetooth receiving
When the M11 Plus is working as a Bluetooth receiver to connect to a new
Bluetooth device, such as a mobile phone, turn on the Bluetooth, go to the
Settings menu-> Mode choose, and select Bluetooth Receiving Mode. When it is
enabled, the M11 Plus will automatically enter the BT Receiving UI.
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3. Audio
Output selection
Both PO and LO are available for 3.5mm and 4.4mm.
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SPDIF out
The SPDIF out (Coaxial Out) supports DoP and D2P modes. In D2P mode, PCM
will be output originally while DSD will be converted to PCM signal. In DoP mode,
both PCM and DSD signal will be output originally (Note that when outputting
DSD signal, the latter decoding device is required to support DSD decoding for
normal output.)
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Lowpass filter mode
There are 5 kinds of lowpass filter modes for your preference. (Tips: the sharp
roll-off mode is more suitable for classical and absolute music while the slow
roll-off mode is more suitable for pop music. It is for reference only.)
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Wireless playback quality
If the receiver supports multiple Bluetooth codecs, such as the BTR5, you can
select the intended codec for connection.
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Balance
You can adjust the balance between the left and right channels. There are up to
10 levels available.
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All To DSD
When the ALL To DSD is selected, all PCM signals will be converted to DSD
output with sound quality further upgraded.
Notice: the All To DSD mode will heat up the device more seriously, and the
battery life will be relatively shortened.
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Adjustable volume at LO
When it is selected, the volume is adjustable at LO output. Otherwise, it is fixed at
the maximum volume.
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4. Global
The global menu contains options including System navigation, Power-off timer,
Hold switch setting, Volume touch panel settings, Volume settings, In-vehicle
mode, Auto-rotate screen, Double tap to wake up. The following are
explanations for some of them.
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System navigation
There are 3 navigation ways for your preference and needs, including Gesture
navigation, 2-button navigation and 3-button navigation.
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Power-off timer
There are two types of the timer, Sleep and Idle poweroff.
Sleep
The device will automatically shut down when the time reaches the set value. It
can be set to any integer value between 0 and 120 minutes. (Note that if it is
turned OFF, the sleep shutdown function will be disabled.)
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Idle poweroff
If the device is not working without any operation, it will automatically turn off
once the timer reaches the set value. It can be set to any integer value between 0
and 50 minutes. (Note that if it is turned OFF, the idle shutdown function will be
disabled.)
Hold switch setting
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If the HOLD switch is turned on, you can enable/disable any buttons or the
volume touch panel.
Volume touch panel settings
Long or short press the volume+/- button can adjust the volume, or you can
adjust it by sliding on the volume touch panel.
【How to make the settings】Go to the menu of Settings->Global->Volume
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touch panel settings. Here are the available settings.
a. Touch sounds: turn on or off the touch sound. integer
b. Slide and hold for auto-adjustment: slide up/down while holding your finger
on the touch panel to continuously increase/decrease the volume.
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c. Auto-lock after inactivity: if there is no operation in a period, the touch panel
will be locked to avoid misoperation. Tap it twice to unlock it.
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d. Disable volume touch panel
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Notes:
1. If the "Auto-lock after inactivity" is turned on, the volume touch panel needs
to be tapped twice each time to enable it before using.
2. If the volume touch panel is locked, the volume can still be adjusted by long or
short pressing the volume +/- button without unlocking it.
Volume settings
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The volume of the system, touch panel, and power-up can be set to a fixed value
to avoid over-high volume due to misoperation and so to protect your hearing.
a. Max system volume- limit the adjustable volume of the volume button to a
fixed value
b. Max touch panel volume- limit the adjustable volume of the touch panel to a
fixed value
If the max adjustable volume is set to 60, it means the volume can be set to 60 at
most and its sensitivity will be limited within 60.
c. The power-up volume defaults to be 60, which can be set to other integer
value based on your own habits.
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In-vehicle mode
【Principle】After turning on the In-vehicle mode, you can connect the M11 Plus
to the on-board USB port, and the M11 Plus will power on automatically and
switch to the In-vehicle mode screen when the vehicle engine starts, and power
off automatically when the vehicle engine stops.
【How to set】Go to Settings->Global->In-vehicle mode, or the drop-down menu
to turn on the in-vehicle mode.
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Notes: Some onboard USB ports may encounter interruptions when connecting
to the M11 Plus, in which case you can try to use FiiO's USB isolator, the LA-UA1,
to fix the problem.
Double tap to wakeup
If the Double tap to wakeup function is enabled, the sleep device can be wake up
by double-tapping the screen.
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5. Display
The display settings consist of Sample rate display, Dark theme, Brightness level,
Indicator light control, Night light, Wallpaper, Screen timeout, Font size, Display
size, Screen saver and lock screen display. The following are detailed descriptions
of some common items.
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Sample rate display
Settings->Display->Sample rate display
With it turned on, the sample rate of the currently playing song will be displayed.
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Indicator light control
Settings->Display->Indicator light control
The brightness level of the side indicator light under working and charging
status can be set in this menu.
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Screen timeout
This option is to set the time when the device will enter sleeping mode after
inactivity. The device will enter low power consumption mode after 10 minutes
of sleeping. Short press the Power/Lockscreen button to wake it up.
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Night light
The color of the display screen will be adjusted in amber under Night light mode,
e to enable the Night light mode at a custom time , or from sunset to sunrise.
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Font size
There are four standards available, which respectively are small, default, large
and largest.
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Display size
The display size corresponds to the size of the icons and texts displayed on the
screen.
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6. Languages & input
The first time the device starts up, you can choose an appropriate language from
the prompt.
If you want to choose other languages, you can go to the Settings menu. Here
are the instructions.
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1) Go to the menu of Settings-> System-> Languages & input-> Languages;
2) In the Languages page, tap Add a language;
3) Select a language;
4) After selecting the language, hold the “=” icon on the right side of the target
language and drag it to the top, so to successfully select the language.
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7. Reset options
"Reset WiFi, mobile & Bluetooth" will reset all network settings, including WiFi
and Bluetooth.
"Reset app preferences" will reset all preferences including the items shown in
the following picture.
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"Erase all data", i.e. factory reset, will erase all data from your device's internal
storage, and all settings will be reset to default. Please back up your important
data before resetting.
FiiO Music and FiiO Control APP
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The M11 Plus has built in the FiiO Control app, a professional audio playing
application specially developing for Android-based system and flagship-grade
music players.
1. Homepage
FiiO Music will enter the homepage once it starts up as shown below.
1) Settings icon: tap the icon to enter the settings page.
2) Playing menu: press the icon to enter the playing page.
3) Recently played: the list of recently played songs will be presented
chronologically.
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4) Frequently played: the list of recently played songs will be presented based on
playing frequencies.
5) Recently added: a list of recently added songs will be presented
chronologically.
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2. Quickly locate all songs
Slide the screen with your finger on the letter bar at the right side. A quick search
icon will show up in the middle of the screen. Sliding to corresponding initials
and relieving your finger, it will directly jump to the songs starting with the initial
you have chosen.
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3. All songs menu
Tap the icon at the right corner of each track to wake up the hidden menu. Then
tap the icon in the menu to perform corresponding operations.
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Tapping the hidden menu on the upper right corner of the screen, you can
decide the way of songs sorted as Sort by date added, Sort by filename and Sort
by the first letter.
Bulk management: Play music, WiFi music transfer, Add to my favorites, Add to
playlists, Delete selected, and Exit bulk management.
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4. Playing page
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Switch page: by tapping the middle of the album cover, it will switch pages
between album cover and lyrics circularly. Swipe left and right to switch songs.
Adjust volume: slide up/down on the volume touch panel or press the physical
button to increase/decrease the volume.
Playing progress: slide left and right on the progress bar below the album cover
to quickly adjust the progress of the now playing song.
jump to the corresponding part of the track now playing;
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Notes: on the lyrics display page, you can adjust the song progress, lyrics
timeline and font size.
5. Equalizer
FiiO Music has a built-in equalizer, on which you can straightly choose the preset
EQ for listening, or adjust it through the 10 frequency bands within 20Hz~20kHz
from -12 to +12 dB, fully meeting personal music tastes.
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Choose preset EQ: swipe left or right on the bottom of the screen to switch
equalizer.
Customized EQ: drag the corresponding frequency band up and down to
slightly adjust the EQ curve (on the bands page, switch left and right to change
the option). Successively adjusting the EQ in need, it will immediately take effect.
Reset EQ: Tap the Reset button at the upper right corner to reset the present EQ.
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Notes: if the system is reset to factory mode, all EQ settings will be reset to
default.
6. UV meter
There is a newly added UV meter (audio meter) with a dB threshold and dynamic
pointer displayed. Closing to the red threshold of 0dB means audio distortion.
How to enable it: tap the song cover on the now playing page to enter the UV
meter displaying page.
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7. Frequency spectrum playing page
There is a newly added frequency spectrum mode in the now playing page, which
has 3 built-in spectrum effects available. Besides, users can self-define Full screen
display or Original display for the spectrum mode.
How to enable it: go to the Settings menu in FiiO Music app->Theme->Now
playing page. Choose Spectrum display.
Square cover and large cover:
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1. Screenshot
The M11 Plus supports screenshot: swipe down the screen with 3 fingers, or hold
the power and volume down button at the same time.
The screenshot is stored in FiiO M11 Plus\Files\Internal
storage\Pictures\Screenshots.
2. USB Audio digital output
The M11 Plus supports connecting to external decoders (USB Audio). Follow the
steps to enable it.
1) In FiiO Music app, turn on the USB output
2) Use an OTG adapter cable to connect the M11 Plus to the external decoder.
3) Starting up the FiiO Music app or any music app, the M11 Plus can work as a
USB digital device.
It supports most decoders on the market. For those unsupported, please turn off
the USB output in FiiO Music app, or unplug and re-plug the USB device after
exiting FiiO Music app to try playing again.
3. FiiO Link Bluetooth control
There are mainly 3 steps.
1) On the FiiO Music app of the M11 Plus, Settings->FiiO Link->┆ (on the upper
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right corner of the display), choose Bluetooth as the Server.
2) Connect the M11 Plus to the mobile phone through Bluetooth.
3) On the FiiO Music app of the mobile phone, Settings->FiiO Link->┆ (on the
upper right corner of the display), choose Bluetooth as the Client.
Notes: iPhones only support FiiO Link WiFi control but not Bluetooth.
4. FiiO Link Wifi control
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There are mainly 3 steps.
1.Make sure the M11 Plus and your mobile phone are connected to the same
WiFi network.
2.On the FiiO Music app of the M11 Plus, Settings->FiiO Link->┆ (on the upper
right corner of the display), choosing WiFi as the Server. Now an IP address will
show up.
3. On the FiiO Music app of the mobile phone, Settings->FiiO Link->┆ (on the
upper right corner of the display), choosing WiFi as the Client. Input the IP
address in the pop-up dialog and complete the connection.
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Notes: iPhones only support FiiO Link WiFi control but not Bluetooth.
5. AirPlay
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Firmware upgrade, factory data reset
and technical support
1. Firmware upgrade
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Online upgrade
If a new firmware is available and can be detected (with the M11 Plus connected
to an available internet), an upgrade notification will show up in the notification
center. Tap on it to enter the update menu for the online upgrade. If there's no
upgrade notification showing up, you can go to the "Technical
Support->Firmware Upgrade" menu, and tap the "Check for updates" icon to
check manually.
Local upgrade
For local upgrade, please follow the steps below.
1) Download the firmware from FiiO official website, such as "M11
Plus-ota-1.0.2.zip", and copy the firmware file to the root directory of the micro
SD card or internal storage. Note that the file should not be unzipped, and it is
recommended not to modify the file name.
2) Go to the menu of "Technical Support ->Firmware Upgrade-> Local Upgrade"
accordingly. Locate the firmware file (commonly known as M11 Plus-ota-1.0.3.zip)
in the "Local upgrade" page, and tap it to start the upgrade.
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3) After tapping the firmware file, any operation is not permitted. Wait for a while
and then the M11 Plus will start to upgrade automatically.
4) Upon completion of the firmware upgrade, the M11 Plus will restart itself
automatically. After restarting, it can be used as usual.
Notes:
1) Please ensure the battery power is sufficient before upgrading (at least up to
30%);
2) If it fails, please check if the correct upgrade firmware is used;
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3) Do not manipulate the device during the upgrade.
2. Force to reboot
If something wrong that happened to the device (stuck in the Welcome page, no
response, etc.), you can hold the Power and the Play button together for 10
seconds to force it to reboot.
3. Factory data reset
If there are some problems happened to the device, perform the factory data
reset would help (In the menu of Settings->System->Reset options).
Notes: The "Factory data reset" will erase all data from the internal storage and
reset the device to defaults. Please backup corresponding files in advance.
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4. Technical support
1) On the homepage, tap Technical Support to enter the menu. Here are several
commonly-used functions and our contacts.
2) Firmware update: online and local upgrade are available.
FAQ (frequently asked questions): parts of frequently asked questions and
corresponding measures are listed.
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3) Quick start guide: tap to check out the internal quick start guide of the M11
Plus.
4) Contact us: here shows our email address, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
