Sony HS256 manual

©2004 Sony Corporation AZ-HS1/HS128/HS256 4-254-119- 11 (1) Operating Instructions The pla y er Portable USB Memory Player[...]

2 W ARNING To prevent fir e or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table cloths, curtains, etc. And don’ t place lighted candles on the apparatus. Wa r n inng Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Ple[...]

3 Overview What you can do with your player ............. 4 Main features .............................................. 5 Getting started Step 1: Check the package contents ........... 6 Step 2: Insert a battery ................................ 7 Locating controls ........................................ 8 Basic operations Listening to music .....[...]

4 Over view What you can do with your player AZ-HS1/HS128/HS256 is a portable USB memory player specially designed for use with a USB storage media called “pavit.” Y ou can send MP3 files from your computer to the “pavit,” insert the “pavit” into the player , and carry your favorite songs anywhere. 1 Send your favorite songs to the “p[...]

5 Overview Overview Main features • Headphone-style USB memory player - Highly portable with the player built into the headphones - Skip-proof operation • Up to 120 minutes of music can be stored in a 128-MB “pavit” and 240 minutes in a 256-MB “pavit.”* • MP3 files on your computer are sent to the “pavit” by simple and easy operat[...]

6 Getting star ted Step 1: Check the package contents Check the accessories enclosed in the package. • Portable USB memory player (1) • USB storage media “pavit” (1) (not supplied with AZ-HS1) • Operating instructions for the application software “Music T ransfer pavit Edition” (1) • Quick start guide (1) About the serial number The[...]

7 Getting started Step 2: Insert a batter y The battery compartment is provided on the left ear side. Insert one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery into the battery compartment as illustrated below . E e Battery duration Approximately 1 1 hours (continuous playback, with a Sony LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery) When the battery is drained, playback s[...]

8 2 6 7 8 9 1 5 4 3 Locating controls 1 “pavit” slot 2 VOL –/+* buttons 3 REP1 (repeat)/SHUF (shuffle) switch 4 HOLD/BEEP switch 5 M.D.S.E (MP3 Digital Sound Enhancer) switch Player (right ear side) 6 INPUT jack 7 . / > (skip) buttons 8 Nx (play/stop)* button 9 LED indicator * The button has a tactile dot.[...]

9 Basic operations Basic operations Listening to music First, send MP3 files to the “pavit” from your computer using the supplied “Music T ransfer pavit Edition” software. Refer to the separate manual for “Music T ransfer pavit Edition” about how to send MP3 files to the “pavit.” (Continued) 1 . Insert the “pavit” into the playe[...]

10 3 . Start playback. 1 Press and hold Nx . The power is turned on, a short beep is heard in the headphones (when the HOLD/BEEP switch is set to BEEP ON) and playback starts. 2 Press V OL –/+ to adjust the v olume. Audio files (tracks) are played in the order of the playlist created by the “Music T ransfer pavit Edition” software. During pla[...]

11 Basic operations To Do this Go to the beginning of the next track Press > .* 1 Go to the beginning of the current track Press . . Go to the beginning of previous tracks Press . repeatedly .* 1 To quickly locate the desired track, press and hold . until you find it.* 2 Go to the beginning of succeeding tracks Press > repeatedly .* 1 To quic[...]

12 If playback does not start Make sure that the HOLD/BEEP switch is slid in the direction opposite to the arrow (see page 14). To remove the “pavit” Always turn off the power before you remove the “pavit.” The audio data or the “pavit” itself might be destructed if you remove the “pavit” with the player ’ s power turned on. Tip P[...]

13 Advanced operations B Advanced operations Changing the sound quality (M.D .S.E) The M.D.S.E (MP3 Digital Sound Enhancer) allows you to enjoy clear digital sound and a resonant bass. Set the M.D .S.E switch to ON. Note If the sound is distorted when using the M.D.S.E function, turn down the volume. To return to the normal sound Set the M.D.S.E sw[...]

14 Locking the controls (HOLD) When carrying the player in a bag, the HOLD function can be used to prevent accidental pressing of the buttons. Set the HOLD/BEEP switc h in the direction of the arro w. A yellow mark behind the switch becomes visible, and all operation buttons except for the switches on the right ear side are disabled. To release the[...]

15 Advanced operations Using the player as ster eo headphones Y ou can use the player as a pair of ordinary stereo headphones using an analog connection cord (not supplied). When you use the player as stereo headphones, turn off the power of the player . To prevent wr ong operation, we recommend you use the pla yer with the battery and “pavit” [...]

16 Precautions General Never place the player in a place: • under direct sunlight or near heat sources • in a car with its windows closed (especially in summer) • where it will be subjected to excessive moisture such as in a bathroom • where there is much dust • near magnets or magnetized items such as speakers or TV Road Safety Do not us[...]

17 Additional information Tr oubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using your player , use this troubleshooting guide to help you to remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Aiwa dealer . For trouble concerning operations while connected to your computer , also refer to “T roubleshooti[...]

18 Battery Symptom Battery life is short. Other Symptom The “pavit” cannot be inserted into the player . The player gets warm. The “pavit” which has been used on another device does not work. To attach the battery compar tment lid Attach as illustrated below . Cause/Remedy c The operating temperature is below 0°C (32°F). Battery life beco[...]

19 Additional information Specifications Supported audio file format MP3 Transfer bit rate*: 8 - 320 kbps Sampling frequencies: 24/22.05/16/12/ 11.025/8/32/44.1/48 kHz * 128 kbps or a higher bit rate is recommended. Frequency response 20 - 20,000 Hz (single signal measurement) Po wer output USA model: 7 mW + 7 mW Other models: 3 mW + 3 mW Input Ste[...]

Sony Corporation Printed in Korea http://www .aiwa.com/ Index A, B Battery 7 Beep 14 C, D, E Cleaning 16 F, G Format 18 H, I, J, K HOLD 14 L Listening 9 Locking the controls (HOLD function) 14 M M.D.S.E (MP3 Digital Sound Enhancer) 13 MP3 4, 5 Music Transfer pavit Edition 4, 9 N, O, P, Q “pavit” 4, 5 insert 10 remove 12 Playback 10 Precantions [...]