Sony PHA-3 Reference Manual

‚ When playing High-Resolution Audio format data on your ‚
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computer with the unit, use the audio playback software
compatible with the High-Resolution Audio format data, such
as "Hi-Res Audio Player."
Portable Headphone
Reference Guide When "Hi-Res Audio Player" is not installed, install it on your
Amplifier computer. Visit the following website, and install the
software.
http://www.sony-asia.com/support/
‚ If the computer enters standby, sleep or hibernation mode, ‚
while the music is played back by using the audio playback
software, restart the audio playback software.
‚ Check that the sound device settings of your computer are ‚
correct.
‚ For Windows 8/8.1 ‚
Press and hold the [Windows] and [X] keys to display the
menu, select [Control Panel], [Hardware and Sound],
PHA-3 [Sound], [Playback] tab, select [Sony PHA-3] for the
playback device, then click [Set default].
‚ For Windows 7/Windows Vista ‚
© 2014 Sony Corporation Click the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], [Hardware and
Printed in China
Sound], [Sound], [Playback] tab, select [Sony PHA-3] for the
playback device, then click [Set default].
‚ For Macintosh ‚
English
Click the [Apple] menu, select [System Preferences],
[Sound], [Output] tab, then select [PHA-3] for [Select a
device for sound output].
Manuals supplied
‚ The volume control of your computer or the audio playback ‚
The 3 following manuals are included. software is set to suppress the sound. Cancel the setting.
‚ The CD-ROM drive does not support the digital reproduction ‚
Reference Guide (this document)
function. Use a CD-ROM drive that supports the digital
Provides you with precautions and product
reproduction function.
specifications.
‚ Digitally broadcast sound may not be output from a ‚
Start Guide (exhibit document)
computer's USB port. In this case, connect the AUDIO IN/LINE
Provides you with instructions on how to connect
OUT jack of the unit to the analog audio output of the
the unit with devices and basic operations.
computer.
Help Guide (Operating Instructions)
The driver software for Windows cannot be installed onto a
Read the Help Guide on your computer or
Windows computer.
smartphone, when you want to know how to use ‚ The unit needs to be connected to your Windows computer ‚
the unit in greater detail. The Help Guide also
at a certain point while installing the driver software.
contains a troubleshooting guide which provides
In this case, connect the Windows computer to the Xperia/
you with remedies for the problems you might
WALKMAN/PC (USB AUDIO) connecting port of the unit using
encounter.
the micro-USB cable (supplied).
For details concerning connection, refer to the illustration of
URL:
"Digital output supported WALKMAN®/Xperia, Computer" in
http://rd1.sony.net/help/mdr/pha-3/h_e/
step 3 of the Start Guide.
Two-dimensional code:
Low sound
‚ Turn up the volume of the connected device. ‚
‚ Turn up the volume of the unit. ‚
‚ When using high-impedance headphones, set the GAIN ‚
select switch to HIGH.
‚ Use headphones that have a stereo mini plug. The unit only ‚
supports headphones that have a stereo mini plug. If you use
headphones/headset with a remote control or microphone,
there may be low sound or no sound.
WARNING
The unit does not turn on.
‚ Charge the battery of the unit. ‚
‚ When battery life reduces to half, the battery is approaching ‚
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a
bookcase or built-in cabinet. the end of its service life. Consult your nearest Sony dealer
for replacement.
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed)
Distorted sound
to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long
‚ If the audio device is connected to the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT ‚
time.
jack of the unit, turn down the volume of the connected
The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior.
device.
‚ Set the equalizer setting of the connected device to off. ‚
‚ Charge the battery of the unit. ‚
Troubleshooting
The battery cannot be charged.
‚ Turn off the unit. ‚
If you run into any problems using this unit, use the following
‚ Check that the unit and your computer are firmly connected ‚
checklist and read the product support information on our
using the micro-USB cable (supplied).
website. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony
‚ Check that the computer is turned on and not in standby, ‚
dealer.
sleep or hibernation mode.
The unit may become warm during use. This is not a
‚ Check that the unit and the computer are directly connected, ‚
malfunction.
and not via a USB hub.
No sound
‚ Try the USB connection procedure again in cases other than ‚
‚ Check that the unit and the audio device are connected ‚
those stated above.
correctly.
‚ The USB port of the connected computer may have a ‚
‚ Check that the connected device is turned on. ‚
problem. Connect the unit to another USB port of the
‚ Check that the unit is turned on. ‚
computer if available.
‚ If the POWER CHG (charge) indicator does not light up, ‚
‚ The battery is fully charged. ‚
charge the battery.
If the battery is fully charged, the POWER CHG (charge)
‚ Check that the INPUT switch is in the correct position for the ‚
indicator may blink and go off, and charging may not start.
connected audio device.
This is not a malfunction.
‚ Check that the OUTPUT switch is in the correct position for ‚
‚ If the unit is not used for a long time, the POWER CHG ‚
the output jack.
(charge) indicator may take a while to light up red when you
‚ Turn up the volume of the connected device. ‚
connect it to your computer. In this case, do not disconnect
‚ Turn up the volume of the unit. ‚
the micro-USB cable from the unit, and wait until the POWER
‚ Connect the headphone plug firmly to the unit. ‚
CHG (charge) indicator lights up red.
‚ Check that the unit, amplifier and active speaker are ‚
Charging time is too long.
connected correctly.
‚ Check that the unit and the computer are directly connected, ‚
‚ Check that the connected headphones are stereo, not ‚
not via a USB hub.
monaural.
‚ A cable which is not supplied is used. ‚
The unit does not support monaural headphones. Do not
Noise is generated.
connect monaural headphones. It may cause a malfunction.
‚ When connecting an audio device to the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT ‚
‚ Sound will be output from the  (headphones) NORMAL jack ‚
jack of the unit, adjust the volume of the connected device,
when the signal is transmitting to the unit via the AUDIO IN/
then turn up the volume of the unit.
LINE OUT jack.
‚ Keep the computer away from the unit. ‚
‚ The unit is only compatible with the PCM digital signal as ‚
‚ Restart the audio playback software. ‚
optical signals.
‚ Turn off the connected audio device, then turn it on again. ‚
When connected to a computer, there is no sound or the
Sound is interrupted when connecting to the computer.
sound is not played back properly.
‚ The CPU of your computer is overloaded. Close other ‚
‚ The computer does not recognize the unit as a USB device. ‚
applications.
Restart your computer.
‚ Other USB devices are connected to your computer and ‚
Install the driver software for Windows "Sony USB Device
being used simultaneously. Quit operating other USB devices.
Driver" on your Windows computer. Visit the following
The remote control of the headset does not work.
website, and install the software.
‚ Remote control operation is not supported by this unit. ‚
http://www.sony-asia.com/support/
‚ Turn up the volume of your computer or software. ‚ The microphone of the headset does not work.
‚ If the unit was connected to the computer while using audio ‚ ‚ Headset microphones are not supported by this unit. ‚
playback software, restart the audio playback software. A connected radio or TV cannot receive a signal/Noise is
generated.
‚ Keep the connected device away from the unit. ‚
Windows Vista
Compatible iPhone/iPad/iPod models
Home Basic (SP2 or later)/Home Premium (SP2 or later)/Business (SP2 or
later)/Ultimate (SP2 or later)
Mac OS X (v10.6.8 or later)
You can use the unit with only the following models. Update
CPU: Intel Core 2 Processor 1.6 GHz or better
your iPhone, iPad or iPod to the latest software before use.
Memory: 1 GB or better
ˎ iPhone 5s ‚ ˎ iPod touch (5th generation) ‚ USB port (USB 2.0 High Speed)
ˎ iPhone 5c ‚ ˎ iPod touch (4th generation) ‚ ˎ One of the above OS need to be installed to the computer at the factory. ‚
ˎ iPhone 5 ˎ The unit is not guaranteed to operate with all computers. ‚
‚ ˎ iPod touch (3rd generation) ‚
ˎ The unit is not guaranteed to operate with home built computers, operating ‚
ˎ iPhone 4s ‚ ˎ iPod touch (2nd generation) ‚
systems that are personally upgraded, or multiple operating systems.
ˎ iPhone 4 ‚ ˎ iPod classic 120GB/160GB ‚
ˎ The unit is not guaranteed to operate with functions such as standby, sleep, ‚
ˎ iPhone 3GS ‚ (2009)
or hibernation, on any computer.
ˎ iPad Air ‚ ˎ iPod nano (7th generation) ‚
ˎ iPad mini with Retina display ‚ ˎ iPod nano (6th generation) ‚
ˎ iPad (4th generation) ‚ ˎ iPod nano (5th generation) ‚ Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
ˎ iPad mini ‚ ˎ iPod nano (4th generation) ‚
Trademark Notices
ˎ iPad (3rd generation) ‚ ˎ iPod nano (3rd generation) ‚
ˎ iPad 2 ‚ ˎ WALKMAN® and WALKMAN® logo are registered trademarks of Sony ‚
ˎ iPad ‚ (As of July 2014) Corporation.
ˎ "Xperia" and "Xperia Tablet" are trademarks of Sony Mobile ‚
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Communications AB.
ˎ iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod touch, and Retina are ‚
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPad Air,
Precautions
and iPad mini are trademarks of Apple Inc.
ˎ "Made for iPod," "Made for iPhone," and "Made for iPad" mean that an ‚
electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod,
On Safety
iPhone or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to
meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the
ˎ Do not put weight or pressure on this unit as it may cause the unit to ‚
operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory
deform during long storage.
standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or
ˎ Do not drop the unit or subject it to external shock, as it may cause a ‚
iPad may affect wireless performance.
malfunction.
ˎ Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. ‚
ˎ Clean the unit with a soft dry cloth. ‚
and other countries.
ˎ If there is noise while listening to the radio, etc., move the unit farther away ‚
ˎ Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks or ‚
from the connected device.
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
On placement
countries.
ˎ Do not place the unit in a location where it is: ‚ ˎ All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or ‚
ˋ Subject to extreme high temperature (such as in a car with its windows ‚ registered trademarks of their respective holders. In this manual, TM and ®
closed). marks are not specified.
ˋ Subject to direct sunlight or near a heat source. ‚
ˋ Subject to mechanical vibration or shock. ‚
ˋ Subject to a magnetic field. ‚
(such as near a magnet, speaker or TV).
ˋ Subject to excessive dust. ‚
On charging
When the unit is stored for a long period, to prevent excessive discharge,
charge the unit every half year or so.
Specifications
Frequency range
10 Hz – 100 kHz (AUDIO IN input)
Distortion 0.01 % or less (1 kHz)
Supported impedance
8 Ω - 600 Ω
Maximum input
2 Vrms (AUDIO IN)
Maximum output (when using the built-in lithium-ion
rechargeable battery)
Balanced connection
Approx. 320 mW + 320 mW (32 Ω, 1 % distortion)
Normal connection
Approx. 100 mW + 100 mW (32 Ω, 1 % distortion)
Output jack
3-pole mini jack (‚(headphones) BALANCED-L)
3-pole mini jack (‚(headphones) BALANCED-R)
Stereo mini jack* (‚(headphones)-NORMAL)
1
Stereo mini jack* (Switching the input and output of the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT
1
jack by the OUTPUT switch)
Input jack/port
Computer/WALKMAN®/Xperia connecting port
iPhone/iPad/iPod connecting port
Optical input connecting port (OPT IN port)
Stereo mini jack* (Switching the input and output of the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT
1
jack by the OUTPUT switch)
* Only a 3-pole stereo mini plug is supported. Other plugs, including 2-pole
1
mini plug or 4-pole stereo mini plug, are not supported.
Operating temperature
0 °C to 40 °C
Charging temperature
5 °C to 35 °C
Power source
DC 3.7 V: built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery
DC 5 V: when charging via USB
Rated power consumption
13.5 W
Battery life* 2
Analog connection: Approx. 28 hours* 2
Digital (balanced) connection: Approx. 5 hours* 2
Charging time
Approx. 15 hours* 3
* 2 when using the unit at 1 mW + 1 mW output (24 Ω). Time may vary,
depending on the immediate environment or conditions of use.
* 3 Time required for empty battery to recharge.
Dimensions
Approx. 80 mm × 29 mm × 140.5 mm
(w/h/d, projecting parts are not included)
Mass
Approx. 300 g
Supported sampling frequencies/bit
PCM: when connecting a computer: Maximum 384 kHz/32 bit
when connecting iPhone/iPad/iPod: Maximum 48 kHz/24 bit
when connecting optical link: Maximum 192 kHz/24 bit
DSD: 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz
Included items
Portable Headphone Amplifier (this unit) (1)
Digital cable for WALKMAN® (1)
Digital cable for Xperia (1)
Micro-USB cable (1)
Stereo mini cable (1)
Silicone belt (4)
Protection sheet (1)
Start Guide (1)
Reference Guide (this document) (1)
Operating environment
Compliant OS:
Windows 8.1/Windows 8.1 Pro/Windows 8/Windows 8 Pro
Windows 7
Starter (SP1 or later)/Home Basic (SP1 or later)/Home Premium (SP1 or
later)/Professional (SP1 or later)/Ultimate (SP1 or later)
 檢查電腦的聲⾳裝置設定是否正確。
繁體中⽂
 如果使⽤Windows 8/8.1
按住[Windows]和[X]鍵以顯⽰選單，選擇[控制台]、[硬體和
隨附⼿冊
⾳效]、[聲⾳]、[播放]標籤，選擇[Sony PHA-3]作為播放裝
置，然後按⼀下[設為預設值]。
隨附以下3本⼿冊。
 如果使⽤Windows 7/Windows Vista
参考指南（本⽂件）
按⼀下[開始]選單，選擇[控制台]、[硬體和⾳效]、
提供您注意事項和產品規格。
[聲⾳]、[播放]標籤，選擇[Sony PHA-3]作為播放裝置，然後
按⼀下[設為預設值]。
 如果使⽤Macintosh
⼊⾨指南（附件⽂件）
按⼀下[Apple]選單，選擇[系統偏好設定]、[聲⾳]、[輸出]
提供有關如何連接本機與各裝置的指⽰和基本操作。
標籤，然後將[選擇聲⾳輸出設備]選擇為[PHA-3]。
 電腦的⾳量控制器或⾳訊播放軟體設定為抑制聲⾳。取消設定。
說明指南（使⽤說明書）  CD-ROM光碟機不⽀援數位複製功能。使⽤⽀援數位複製功能的
如果您想要知道如何使⽤本機的詳細說明，請在電腦
CD-ROM光碟機。
或智慧型⼿機上閱讀說明指南。說明指南也包含疑難
 電腦的USB連接埠可能無法輸出數位廣播聲⾳。在此情況下，將
排解指南，有助於解決您可能遇到的問題。
本機的AUDIO IN/LINE OUT插孔連接到電腦的類⽐⾳訊輸出。
無法在Windows電腦上安裝Windows版的驅動程式軟體。
URL：
 安裝驅動程式軟體期間的某個特定時間點需要將本機連接到
http://rd1.sony.net/help/mdr/pha-3/h_e/
Windows電腦。
⼆維代碼：
此時，請使⽤Micro-USB電纜（附件）將Windows電腦連接到本機
的Xperia/WALKMAN/PC (USB AUDIO)連接埠。
如需有關連接的詳細資訊，請參閱⼊⾨指南步驟3中"⽀援數位
輸出的WALKMAN®/Xperia、電腦"的圖⽰。
⾳量太⼩
 提⾼所連接裝置的⾳量。
 提⾼本機的⾳量。
 使⽤⾼阻抗⽿機時，請將GAIN選擇開關設定為HIGH。
 使⽤具有⽴體聲迷你插頭的⽿機。本機僅⽀援有⽴體聲迷你插頭
警告事項
的⽿機。如果使⽤有遙控器或⿆克⾵的⽿機，⾳量可能很⼩聲或
沒有聲⾳。
切勿將裝置安裝在狹窄的空間內，如書櫃或壁櫥內。 本機沒有開啟。
 為本機的電池充電。
請勿將電池（已安裝的電池組或電池）⾧時間暴露於陽光、⽕或類
 若電池使⽤時間降⾄⼀半，表⽰電池使⽤壽命即將結束。請就近
似過熱環境下。
與Sony經銷商聯絡進⾏更換。
銘牌位於外殼底部。
聲⾳失真
 如果⾳訊裝置連接到本機的AUDIO IN/LINE OUT插孔，請調低連
防⽌聽覺損害
接裝置的⾳量。
避免以⾼⾳量使⽤⽿機。聽覺專家建議，不要連續、⾼⾳量及⾧時
 將連接裝置的等化器設定設為關閉。
間使⽤⽿機。如果發⽣⽿鳴現象，請調低⾳量或暫停使⽤。
 為本機的電池充電。
請勿突然將⾳量調⾼，特別是使⽤⽿機時。
慢慢調⾼⾳量，以免⾼⾳量造成聽覺受損。
電池無法充電。
 關閉本機的電源。
 檢查本機和電腦是否由Micro-USB電纜（附件）牢固地連接。
 檢查電腦是否開啟，⽽且未處於待機、睡眠或休眠模式。
 檢查本機和電腦是否直接連接，⽽不是透過USB集線器連接。
 如果是上述之外的情況，請重新嘗試USB連接步驟。
 所連接電腦的USB連接埠可能發⽣問題。若電腦有其他USB連接
埠，請將本機連接到另⼀個連接埠。
 電池已充滿電。
如果電池已充滿電，POWER CHG（充電）指⽰燈可能會閃爍後熄
滅，⽽且可能無法開始充電。這並不是故障。
 如果⾧時間不使⽤本機，將本機連接到電腦後，POWER CHG（充
設備名稱:隨⾝⽿機擴⼤機
電）指⽰燈可能需要⼀些時間才會亮紅燈。在此情況下，請勿斷
開Micro-USB電纜和本機的連接，並等待POWER CHG（充電）指⽰
限⽤物質及其化學符號
燈亮紅燈。
多溴⼆苯
單元
鉛 汞 鎘 六價鉻 多溴聯苯 充電時間太⾧。
醚
 請檢查本機和電腦是否為直接相連，⽽不是透過USB集線器。
(Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr +6 ) (PBB)
(PBDE)
 使⽤了⾮附件連接線。
電路板 － ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
產⽣噪⾳。
 將⾳訊裝置連接到本機的AUDIO IN/LINE OUT插孔時，請調整連
外殼 － ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
接裝置的⾳量，然後調⾼本機的⾳量。
鋰離⼦電池組 － ○ ○ ○ ○ ○  將電腦遠離本機。
 重新開啟⾳訊播放軟體。
配件 － ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
 關閉連接的⾳訊裝置電源，然後再次開啟電源。
備考1. "超出0.1 wt %"及"超出0.01 wt %"係指限⽤物質之百分
連接電腦時聲⾳中斷。
⽐含量超出百分⽐含量基準值。  電腦CPU過載。關閉其他應⽤程式。
備考2. "○"係指該項限⽤物質之百分⽐含量未超出百分⽐含量基  其他USB裝置也連接⾄電腦，⽽且同時使⽤中。請停⽌操作其他
準值。
USB裝置。
備考3."－"係指該項限⽤物質為排除項⽬。
⽿機的遙控器不運作。
 本機不⽀援遙控器操作。
⽿機的⿆克⾵不運作。
故障排除
 本機不⽀援⽿機⿆克⾵。
連接的收⾳機或電視機無法接收訊號/產⽣噪⾳。
若您在使⽤本機時遇到任何問題，請使⽤下⾯的檢查表並參閱我們
 將連接的裝置遠離本機。
網站上的產品⽀援資訊。如果無法解決問題，請就近與Sony經銷商
聯絡。
使⽤期間本機可能會變熱。這並不是故障。
相容iPhone/iPad/iPod機型
無聲⾳
 檢查本機和⾳訊裝置是否正確連接。
您只能搭配以下機型使⽤本機。使⽤前，將iPhone、iPad或iPod更
 檢查連接的裝置電源是否已開啟。
新⾄最新軟體。
 檢查本機電源是否已開啟。
 如果POWER CHG（充電）指⽰燈未亮起，請為電池充電。  iPhone 5s
 iPhone 5c
 檢查INPUT開關是否依連接的⾳訊裝置設定在正確位置。
 iPhone 5
 檢查OUTPUT開關是否依輸出插孔設定在正確位置。
 iPhone 4s
 提⾼所連接裝置的⾳量。
 iPhone 4
 提⾼本機的⾳量。
 iPhone 3GS
 將⽿機插頭牢固連接到本機。
 iPad Air
 檢查本機、放⼤器和主動式揚聲器是否正確連接。  帶Retina螢幕的iPad mini
 iPad（第4代）
 檢查連接的⽿機是否為⽴體聲，⽽不是單聲道。
 iPad mini
本機不⽀援單聲道⽿機。切勿連接單聲道⽿機。否則可能會導致
 iPad（第3代）
故障。
 iPad 2
 當訊號透過AUDIO IN/LINE OUT插孔傳輸到本機時，將從（⽿
 iPad
機）NORMAL插孔輸出聲⾳。
設計及規格如有變更，恕不另⾏通知。
 本機僅與PCM數位訊號相容作為光學訊號。
連接電腦時，沒有聲⾳或者無法正常播放聲⾳。
 電腦無法將本機識別為USB裝置。重新啟動電腦。
注意事項
在Windows電腦上安裝適⽤於Windows的驅動程式軟體"Sony USB
Device Driver"。請造訪以下網站，並安裝軟體。
關於安全
http://www.sony-asia.com/support/
 提⾼電腦或軟體的⾳量。  請勿將重物放置在本機上或施加壓⼒，因為⾧時間存放時可能會造成本機變
 如果在使⽤⾳訊播放軟體時本機已連接到電腦，請重新開啟⾳訊 形。
 請勿使本機掉落或受到外部衝擊，否則可能會導致故障。
播放軟體。
 請使⽤柔軟的乾布清潔本機。
 以本機播放電腦上的⾼解析度⾳訊格式資料時，請使⽤與⾼解析
 如果在聆聽收⾳機等時出現雜訊，請將本機遠離連接的裝置。
度⾳訊格式資料相容的⾳訊播放軟體，例如"Hi-Res Audio
關於放置
Player"。
如果未安裝"Hi-Res Audio Player"，請在電腦上進⾏安裝。  請勿將本機放在以下位置：
 極⾼溫的地⽅（例如，⾞窗密閉的⾞內）。
請造訪以下網站，並安裝軟體。
 受⽇光直射或接近熱源的地⽅。
http://www.sony-asia.com/support/
 有機械震動或衝擊的地⽅。
 如果電腦在使⽤⾳訊播放軟體播放⾳樂時進⼊待機、睡眠或休眠
 靠近磁場的地⽅。（例如，靠近磁鐵、揚聲器或電視機。）
模式，請重新開啟⾳訊播放軟體。
 灰塵很多的地⽅。
 iPod touch（第5代）
 iPod touch（第4代）
 iPod touch（第3代）
 iPod touch（第2代）
 iPod classic 120GB/160GB
（2009）
 iPod nano（第7代）
 iPod nano（第6代）
 iPod nano（第5代）
 iPod nano（第4代）
 iPod nano（第3代）
（截⾄2014年7⽉⽌）