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    ©2004 Sony Corporation AZ-ES1/ES128/ES256 4-253-595- 11 (1) Operating Instructions The pla y er Portable USB Memory Player[...]

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    2 W ARNING To prevent fir e or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or b uilt-in cabinet. To prev ent fire, do not co ver the v entilation of the apparatus with news pa pers, table c loths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To [...]

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    3 T able of Contents 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[...]

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    4 Over view What you can do with your player AZ-ES1/ES128/ES256 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 an ywhere. 1 Send your favorite songs to the ?[...]

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    5 Overview Overview Main features • Compact size, lightweight, highly portable, with 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 y our computer are sent to the “pavit” by simple and easy operations using the supplied “Music T ransfer pa[...]

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    6 Getting star ted Step 1: Check the package contents. Check the accessories enclosed in the package. • Portable USB memory player (1) • Stereo headphones (1) • Headphone extension cord (1) • Neck strap (1) • Operating instructions for the application software “Music T ransfer pavit Edition” (1) • Quick start guide (1) * Supplied wi[...]

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    7 Getting started Step 2: Insert a batter y . Insert one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery into the battery compartment as illustrated below . e E Battery duration A pproximately 11 hours (continuous playback, with a Sony LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery) When the battery is drained, playback stops and the power is tur ned off automatically . If you[...]

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    8 Locating controls 1 LED indicator 2 VOLUME –/+* buttons 3 Nx * (play/stop) button 4 . / > (skip) buttons 5 “pavit” slot * The button has a tactile dot. 2 15 3 4 M . D . S . E B E E P O F F O N H O L D O F F R E P 1 S H U F O F F O N 67 8 Player (front/side) Player (rear) 6 M.D.S.E (MP3 Digital Sound Enhancer) switch 7 HOLD/BEEP switch 8 [...]

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    9 Basic operations Basic operations Listening to music First, send MP3 files to the “pa vit” 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 “pa vit. ” 1 . Connect the headphones. 1 Remove the plug co v[...]

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    10 2 . Put on the headphones. 1 Fold one end of the supplied neck strap as illustrated to secure the headphone cord. Y ou can hang the player fr om your neck with the supplied neck strap. To use the player w hile carrying it in a pocket or bag, connect the supplied headphone extension cord (see page 13). 2 Place the strap around y our neck, then fo[...]

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    11 Basic operations 3 . Insert the “pavit” into the player . Align this projection with the groove inside the “pavit” slot. 4 . 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 OLUME –/+ to adjust the volume. [...]

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    12 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 quickly locate the de[...]

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    13 Basic operations Using the headphone extension cord The headphone extension cord makes it easy to use the player while carrying it in your pock et or bag. 1 Remov e the plug cover from the player . 1 2 2 Connect the plug of the headphone extension cord to the i (headphones) jack on the player . 3 Connect the headphone plug to the headphone exten[...]

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    14 B Advanced operations Changing the sound quality (M.D .S.E) The M.D.S.E (MP3 Digital Sound Enhancer) allows you to enjoy c lear digital sound and a resonant bass. Set the M.D.S.E s witch to ON. To return to the normal sound Set the M.D.S.E switch to OFF . Playing a track r epeatedly (REP 1) / Playing all tracks in random order (SHUF) To Play the[...]

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    15 Advanced operations Locking the controls (HOLD) When carrying the player in a bag, the HOLD function can be used to prev ent accidental pressing of the buttons. Slide the HOLD/BEEP switch in the direction of the arro w. A yellow mark behind the switch becomes visible, and all operation buttons e xcept for the switches on the rear side are disabl[...]

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    16 Precautions General Nev er place the player in a place: • under direct sunlight or near heat sources • in a car with its windows closed (especially in summer) •w here 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 Headphones Road Safe[...]

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    17 Additional information Tr oubleshooting If you experience any of the f ollowing dif ficulties while using your player , use this troubleshooting guide to help you to remedy the problem. Should an y problem persist, consult your nearest Aiwa dealer . F or trouble concerning operations while connected to your computer , also refer to “T roublesh[...]

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    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. Cause/Remedy c The operating temperature is below 0°C (32°F). Battery life becomes shorter in cold temperatures due to battery characteristics. This[...]

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    19 Additional information Specifications Supported audio file format MP3 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) Output Headphones: Stereo mini-jack Operating temperature 5°C - 35°C (41°F - 9[...]

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    Sony Corporation Printed in Korea http://www .aiwa.com/ Index A, B Battery 7 Beep 15 C, D, E Cleaning 16 F, G Format 18 H, I, J, K Headphones connect 9 extension cord 13 precautions 16 HOLD 15 L Listening 9 Locking the controls (HOLD function) 15 M M.D.S.E (MP3 Digital Sound Enhancer) 14 MP3 4, 5 Music Transfer pavit Edition 4, 9 N, O Neck strap 10[...]