Aiwa HZ-WS2000 Operating Instructions Manual
Aiwa HZ-WS2000 Operating Instructions Manual

Aiwa HZ-WS2000 Operating Instructions Manual

Portable hard disk player

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4-254-749-11(1)
The player
Portable Hard
Disk Player
Operating Instructions
HZ-WS2000
©2004 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-254-749-11(1) The player Portable Hard Disk Player Operating Instructions HZ-WS2000 ©2004 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the AC power adaptor to rain or moisture. Do not install the AC power adaptor in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not cover the AC power adaptor with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents B Adjusting the settings of the player Overview Changing the display pattern ....26 What you can do with your player ..... 4 Changing the backlight setting ....27 Main features ..........6 Adjusting the display contrast ....27 Turning off the beep sound .......
  • Page 4: Overview

    Overview What you can do with your player HZ-WS2000 is a portable hard disk player. You can play MP3 files sent to the player from your personal computer using the supplied software and the dedicated USB cable. Once you have stored your favorite songs in the player, take it with you and enjoy music wherever you go! 1 Send your 2 Enjoy music...
  • Page 5 To disconnect the player from the computer If your operating system is Windows XP, proceed as follows: 1 Double-click on the task bar. 2 Click to select [USB Mass Storage Device], and then click [Stop]. 3 Click to select [USB Mass Storage Device], and then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK], and then disconnect the player from the computer.
  • Page 6: Main Features

    • Music you record is limited to private use only. Any other use requires the permission of the copyright holders. • Sony is not liable for failure in recording and damage to or erasure of recorded contents caused by incomplete data transfer or data destruction due to problems with this product or your computer.
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Step 1: Check the package contents Check the accessories enclosed in the package. • Portable hard disk player (1) • Stereo headphones (1) • CD-ROM (“Music Transfer Hard Disk Player Edition”)* (1) • Dedicated USB cable (1) * Do not play the CD-ROM on an audio CD player. •...
  • Page 8: Step 2: Charge

    Step 2: Charge First connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 5.2V jack on the player, and then connect to an wall outlet. You can start using the player while charging, with the AC power adaptor connected to the player and to an wall outlet.
  • Page 9: Notes On The Rechargeable Battery

    Notes on the rechargeable battery • Before you dispose of the player, remove the built-in rechargeable battery for environmental protection. For details, see page 36. • Charge the built-in rechargeable battery at a temperature between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). The charging time will vary according to the surrounding temperature.
  • Page 10: Locating Controls

    Locating controls Player 1 i (headphones)/REMOTE jack 7 NX (power-on/off, play/pause) button 8 ., > buttons (USB) jack 3 DC IN 5.2V jack 9 VOL –, + buttons 4 HOLD switch 5 Reset button 6 LED indicators Light up to show the status of the player. Blue: power-on/play/pause Green: connected to the computer Red: charging...
  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Remote control 1 Display 3 MENU/BACK button 2 Jog dial 4 i (headphones) jack 5 VOL –/+ lever Rotate to select. 6 ./> lever 7 HOLD/POWER switch 8 FAVORITE button Note Push to enter. Use only the supplied remote control. You cannot operate this player with the remote control supplied with other players.
  • Page 12 Display (Remote control) INTRO INTRO SHUFFLE SHUFFLE Note 1 Music Charger indication 2 Sleep timer indication The liquid-crystal display of the remote control may become unclear, or transition of the display to 3 Play mode indication the next screen may become slow in places where Shows the currently selected play mode.
  • Page 13: Basic Operations

    Basic operations The default setting of display language is English. You can change the language displayed in the menu. For details, refer to the explanation of “Changing the display language” on page 30. Listening to music First, send audio data to the player from your computer using the supplied software Music Transfer Hard Disk Player Edition.
  • Page 14: Select A Track

    You can use the resume function. Turn off the player by sliding and holding the HOLD/POWER switch towards POWER for more than one second until you see “Good-bye” in the display or by pressing and holding NX on the player with the resume function activated. When you turn on the player for the next time, the player will be in the same status as immediately before being turned off (page 28).
  • Page 15: Start Playback

    . Start playback. Jog dial ./> – – ./> Push the jog dial to start playback. Alternatively, press NX on the player. The blue LED indicator flashes during playback. Be Yourself Aiwa Be Yourself Aiwa Artist name* 01.M u s i c L o v e r s 01.M u s i c L o v e r s Track name/Album name* 03:11/05:23...
  • Page 16: Other Operations

    Other operations Do this Slide the ./> lever towards > Go to the beginning of the next track (press > on the player). Slide the ./> lever towards . Go to the beginning of the current track (press . on the player). Slide the ./>...
  • Page 17 If playback does not start Check if the HOLD function is set to on (see page 21). The LED indicators on the player flash as follows: During play: Repeat turning on for about 0.3 second, and turning off for about 2.5 seconds During pause: Repeat turning on for about one second, and turning off for about one second...
  • Page 18: Using The Favorite

    To play a track in the Using the FAVORITE FAVORITE Add the tracks you want to play frequently to Press FAVORITE. the FAVORITE, and you can find and play those tracks easily using the FAVORITE. Rotate the jog dial to select “...
  • Page 19 To remove the currently To remove all the tracks from playing track from the the FAVORITE FAVORITE Press and hold MENU/BACK until the Setup menu appears. Play the track you want to remove from the FAVORITE. Rotate the jog dial to select “ERASE ALL FAVOR.,”...
  • Page 20: Playing Tracks In A Playlist

    Playing tracks in a Protecting the hard Playlist disk drive during exercise (Music Charger) You can create your own Playlist in which you can arrange tracks of your choice in any You can use the player during jogging or desired order by using Music Transfer Hard other physical activities.
  • Page 21: Locking The Controls (Hold)

    Notes Locking the controls • If the size of the current track exceeds the cache capacity, the next track will be stored in the cache (HOLD) instead of the current track. • In Music Charger mode, you can only play tracks When carrying the player in a bag, HOLD stored in the cache repeatedly;...
  • Page 22: Storing Data Other Than Audio Files

    To release the HOLD function Storing data other Slide the HOLD switch in the direction than audio files opposite to the arrow. On the remote control, slide the HOLD/ You can store data on your computer to the POWER switch in the direction opposite to player’s built-in hard disk using Windows HOLD (to the center position).
  • Page 23: B Sound Options

    B Sound options Emphasizing the bass Changing the sound sound quality (Bass Boost) (Equalizer) You can select from the following equalizer settings to obtain the sound quality that best Press and hold MENU/BACK until suits your taste. the Setup menu appears. Setting Sound quality Rotate the jog dial to select...
  • Page 24: B Various Playback

    B Various playback You can select the following playback Playing tracks in options from the Setup menu. random order (Shuffle play) • Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) You can play all the tracks under the selected • Playing tracks in random order menu item in random order.
  • Page 25: Playing The First Portion Of Tracks In Order (Intro Scan Play)

    Playing the first portion of tracks in order (Intro Scan play) Only the first 10 seconds of tracks are played in order. It is convenient when searching for a track by listening to the sound. Press and hold MENU/BACK until the Setup menu appears.
  • Page 26: B Adjusting The Settings Of The Player

    B Adjusting the settings of the player DISPLAY MODE 2 Changing the display Track number/Number of tracks under the selected menu item pattern Press and hold MENU/BACK until Track Track 02 / 02 / the Setup menu appears. 128 kbps 128 kbps Rotate the jog dial to select 03:11/05:23...
  • Page 27: Changing The Backlight Setting

    Changing the Adjusting the display backlight setting contrast Setting Backlight Press and hold MENU/BACK until Always off the Setup menu appears. Turns on for 10 seconds after each operation. Rotate the jog dial to select “CONTRAST,” and then push the jog dial.
  • Page 28: Turning Off The Beep Sound

    Turning off the beep Starting playback sound from the last stopped position (Resume) You can turn off the beep sound of the player. You can start playback from the position where you stopped playback last time. Press and hold MENU/BACK until the Setup menu appears.
  • Page 29: Turning Off The Power Automatically (Auto Power Off)

    Turning off the power Turning off the power automatically after a specified time (Auto Power Off) (Sleep) You can set the player to turn off You can set the player to turn off automatically if nothing has been operated automatically after a certain period of time. for 180 seconds during pause or after The time length can be specified between 5 playback finished (with Repeat play mode...
  • Page 30: Changing The Display Language

    Changing the display Initializing all settings language in the menu You can change the language displayed in the You can change all the settings in the menu menu. back to those at the time of purchase. Note Press and hold MENU/BACK until This operation does not erase any data stored in the the Setup menu appears.
  • Page 31: Checking The Hard Disk Usage

    Checking the firmware Checking the hard version disk usage You can check the free space of the player’s Press and hold MENU/BACK until built-in hard disk. the Setup menu appears. Press and hold MENU/BACK until the Setup menu appears. Rotate the jog dial to select “FIRMWARE VERSION,”...
  • Page 32: B Additional Information

    B Additional information Setup menu items You can change the player’s various settings by using the Setup menu. To enter the menu, press and hold MENU/BACK until the Setup menu appears. To return to the previous menu screen or to cancel the setting operation, press MENU/BACK.
  • Page 33 Setting various functions (page) Menu 1 , Menu 2 Changing the display pattern (26) z DISPLAY MODE 1 — DISPLAY MODE 2 z BACKLIGHT ON Changing the backlight setting (27) — BACKLIGHT OFF Adjusting the display contrast (27) CONTRAST CONTRAST 0 CONTRAST 1 CONTRAST 2 z CONTRAST 3...
  • Page 34: Precautions

    Notes on built-in hard disk Precautions The built-in hard disk is formatted using the FAT32 file system. General If you format the built-in hard disk using the • Never use your player where it will be file system other than FAT32, the firmware subjected to extremes of light, temperature, can be recovered but the player does not moisture or vibration.
  • Page 35: Cleaning

    Cleaning Notes on the power source Clean your player’s casing with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild • Use only the AC power adaptor supplied. detergent solution. Do not use any other AC power adaptor. It may cause a malfunction.
  • Page 36: When Disposing Of The Player

    When disposing of the Remove the two screws on the circuit board, disconnect the two player connectors, and then remove the circuit board. This player has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Before you dispose of the Uncover the protective sheet and player, remove the battery for environmental disconnect the connectors.
  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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 “Troubleshooting”...
  • Page 38 Operation Symptom Cause/Remedy There is no sound. c The volume level is set to zero. Increase the volume (page 16). c The headphone plug is not fully connected. Connect the headphone plug fully. c The headphone plug is dirty. Clean the headphone plug with a soft dry cloth. c The audio data sent to the player has been destructed.
  • Page 39: To Reset The Player

    Built-in rechargeable battery Symptom Cause/Remedy Battery life is short. c The operating temperature is below 0°C (32°F). Battery life becomes shorter in cold temperatures due to battery characteristics. This is not a malfunction. Other Symptom Cause/Remedy The player gets warm. c The player gets warm if it is used for an extended period of time, when the USB cable is connected, or during charging the battery.
  • Page 40: Messages

    Messages Message Meaning Remedy Cannot Boot Trouble occurred within the Turn off the player and turn it back on again. Reset hard disk, and the player the player. cannot start. If the problem persists, consult your nearest Aiwa dealer. System file The system file required for Reset the player.
  • Page 41: Specifications

    Specifications Supported audio file format MP3 Bit rates: 32 - 320 kbps, VBR Sampling frequencies: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz Supported ID3 TAG versions: 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4 Output Headphones: Stereo mini-jack Maximum power output Headphones: Approx. 6 mW + Approx. 6 mW (32 ) (Approx. 2.7 mW + Approx. 2.7 mW (32 ))* * For the customers in Europe except United Kingdom.
  • Page 42: Index

    J, K Index Jog dial 11 A, B Bass Boost 23 Listening to music 13 Battery (rechargeable) 8 Locking the controls (HOLD) 21 Battery level indication 8 Charge 8 M, N, O Remove 36 MP3 4 Beep 28 Music Charger 20 Music Transfer Hard Disk Player Edition 4 Changing the display language 30 P, Q...
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