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Sony HAP-Z1ES User Manual

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HDD AUDIO PLAYER HAP-Z1ES
About the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
Features of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER [1]
Playable audio file formats [2]
How to make and enter selections [3]
How to input characters [4]
System requirements for computers connected to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER [5]
Required network environment [6]
Supplied accessories [7]
Supported applications
HAP Music Transfer [8]
HDD Audio Remote [9]
Help for HAP Music Transfer/HDD Audio Remote [10]
Preparations
What you need to do before starting to use the HDD AUDIO PLAYER [11]
Prep 1. Connecting an amplifier [12]
Prep 2. Connecting to a network with a LAN cable (only when using a wired LAN) [13]
Prep 3. Turning on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER [14]
Prep 4. Configuring the initial settings of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER [15]
Prep 5. Configuring the settings of a computer to use HAP Music Transfer [16]
Operating the HDD AUDIO PLAYER from your smartphone or tablet (using HDD Audio
Remote) [17]
Preparing the remote control [18]
Connections

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  • Page 1 HDD AUDIO PLAYER HAP-Z1ES About the HDD AUDIO PLAYER Features of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER [1] Playable audio file formats [2] How to make and enter selections [3] How to input characters [4] System requirements for computers connected to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER [5]...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Connecting to a computer [19] Connecting an amplifier [20] Connecting an external hard disk drive [21] Connecting an external CD drive [22] Network connections (wired LAN) Required network environment [23] Connecting the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to a network automatically [24] Connecting the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to a network manually [25] Wi-Fi network connections (wireless LAN) Required network environment [26]...
  • Page 3 Internet radio Listening to the TuneIn Internet radio programs [42] Music copy from a CD Copying music files from a CD [43] Useful functions Copying music files from a CD [44] Deleting music files from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER (when operating on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER) [45] Deleting music files from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER (when using the HAP Music Transfer) [46]...
  • Page 4 Amp Control Settings [62] System Settings [63] Network Update [64] Backups Backing up data [65] Backing up music files in the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to your computer (for Windows) [66] Backing up music files in the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to your computer (for Mac) [67] Returning backup music files from your computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER (for Windows) [68] Returning backup music files from your computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER (for Mac) [69]...

  • Page 5: Features Of The Hdd Audio

    Standby modes [85] Forced shutdown of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER [86] Messages for protecting the HDD AUDIO PLAYER [87] Other messages [88] When a notification about a new version of the software appears on the display [89] Customer support websites [90] [1] About the HDD AUDIO PLAYER Features of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER Thank you for purchasing this HDD AUDIO PLAYER.

  • Page 6: Playable Audio File

    The HDD AUDIO PLAYER can play High-Resolution Audio files such as 192 kHz/24 bit, 96 kHz/24 bit, or DSD (Direct Stream Digital) audio files. Furthermore, the HDD AUDIO PLAYER gives a more natural and expansive sound to compressed audio files, such as MP3s, by restoring high-frequency sound and almost imperceptible sound during fade-out, which are usually lost by compression.

  • Page 7: Audio

    FLAC Extensions: .flac, .fla Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz Quantization bits: 16 bits, 24 bits ALAC Extensions: .m4a Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz Quantization bits: 16 bits, 24 bits MP3 (MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3) Extensions: .mp3...

  • Page 8: How To Input

    played at a high volume. [3] About the HDD AUDIO PLAYER How to make and enter selections The basic operations of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER are as follows: 1. Turn the jog dial left or right to select an item. 2.

  • Page 9: System Requirements For Computers Connected To The Hdd Audio

    A: Character input area B: Keyboard area C: OK 1. Turn the jog dial left or right to select a character in the keyboard area, and then press ENTER to enter the selection. 2. Repeat the operations in step 1 to enter a text string. 3.

  • Page 10: Required Network

    Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Windows 8.1 Windows 8 Windows 8 Pro Windows 7 Starter Service Pack 1 or later Windows 7 Home Basic Service Pack 1 or later Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1 or later Windows 7 Professional Service Pack 1 or later Windows 7 Ultimate Service Pack 1 or later Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 2 or later Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2 or later...
  • Page 11 you want to listen to Internet radio programs (*). The Internet radio service may not be available depending on your country or region. Wired LAN (using a LAN cable) LAN (10/100/1000) port: 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T (The network speed may differ depending on the network environment.) LAN cable: We recommend using a LAN cable that is Cat5 or higher.

  • Page 12: Supplied

    affected by interference when used with IEEE 802.11b products. Also, products using IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n automatically lower the transfer rate to maintain compatibility with IEEE 802.11b products. The normal transfer rate may be regained by changing the channel settings of your access point.

  • Page 13: Hdd Audio

    Models except for China: For Android devices: Google Play For iPhone/iPod touch/iPad: App Store Models for China: For Android devices: Access http://www.sony-asia.com/support and then enter “HDD Audio Remote” in the search box to locate the download page. For iPhone/iPod touch/iPad: App Store...

  • Page 14: What You Need To Do Before Starting To Use The Hdd Audio

    [10] Supported applications Help for HAP Music Transfer/HDD Audio Remote Help for HAP Music Transfer or HDD Audio Remote can be displayed from the following website. http://rd1.sony.net/help/ha/hap1/ [11] Preparations What you need to do before starting to use the HDD AUDIO PLAYER After you purchase the HDD AUDIO PLAYER, you need to connect the external equipment and configure settings before you can listen to music.

  • Page 15: Connecting An

    Refer to the HAP Music Transfer Help for details on operations. 7. Play music files transferred to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. Choose your desired method of playback from each topic under “Playing music files” in this Help Guide. Note The HDD AUDIO PLAYER is equipped with a built-in antenna for wireless LAN. Make sure to keep a distance between the HDD AUDIO PLAYER and speakers or other devices to maintain good wireless communication.
  • Page 16 You can operate a connected amplifier using the remote control supplied with the HDD AUDIO PLAYER or the dedicated application if you connect the supplied monaural mini-plug cable or IR blaster. When you use a Sony amplifier equipped with an IR input jack.
  • Page 17 : Monaural mini-plug cable (supplied) : IR input jack of an amplifier For details on how to operate an amplifier, see “Operating a Sony amplifier using the remote control or dedicated application.” When you use a Sony amplifier not equipped with an IR input jack or an amplifier from other manufacturers.

  • Page 18: Prep 3. Turning On The Hdd Audio

    the output is less affected by surrounding noise sources. [13] Preparations Prep 2. Connecting to a network with a LAN cable (only when using a wired LAN) You need to connect the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to the same network as your computer. We recommend using a wired LAN connection when you transfer music files stored on your computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER for the first time.

  • Page 19: Prep 4. Configuring The Initial Settings Of The Hdd Audio

    1. Firmly connect the supplied AC power cord (mains lead) to the AC IN jack on the rear panel of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER, then connect the plug to a wall outlet (mains). 2. Press to turn on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. The power lamp lights up in green.
  • Page 20 For details on the operations of HAP Music Transfer, refer to the HAP Music Transfer Help. 1. Download the HAP Music Transfer application from the following website: Models for the USA and Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/swu/8811 Models for Europe: www.sony.eu/support Models for Asia Pacific and China: http://www.sony-asia.com/support...

  • Page 21: Preparing The Remote

    For Android devices: Google Play For iPhone/iPod touch/iPad: App Store Models for China: For Android devices: Access http://www.sony-asia.com/support and then enter “HDD Audio Remote” in the search box to locate the download page. For iPhone/iPod touch/iPad: App Store [18] Preparations Preparing the remote control Open the lid of the remote control and insert two R03 (size-AAA) batteries.

  • Page 22: Connecting To A Computer

    [19] Connections Connecting to a computer You need to connect the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to your computer through a wired LAN or Wi-Fi (wireless LAN). Hint A wired LAN connection enables you to transfer music files more quickly. Using a wired LAN is especially recommended when transferring large volumes of data, such as when transferring music files stored on your computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER for the first time.
  • Page 23 : Internet : Modem : Router : HDD AUDIO PLAYER : Computer [20] Connections Connecting an amplifier You need to connect an amplifier to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. Note Make sure that the AC power cord (mains lead) of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is unplugged when connecting any other cord.

  • Page 24: Remote

    When you use a Sony amplifier equipped with an IR input jack. : IR REMOTE OUT jack of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER : Monaural mini-plug cable (supplied) : IR input jack of an amplifier For details on how to operate an amplifier, see “Operating a Sony amplifier using the remote...

  • Page 25: Connecting An External Hard Disk

    When you use a Sony amplifier not equipped with an IR input jack or an amplifier from other manufacturers. : IR REMOTE OUT jack of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER : IR blaster (supplied) : The remote sensor (receiver) of a connected amplifier For details on how to operate an amplifier, see “Operating an amplifier manufactured by another...

  • Page 26: Connecting An External Cd

    Compatible with USB 2.0. Be sure to connect or disconnect the external hard disk drive (USB storage) only when the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is in the standby mode. The HDD AUDIO PLAYER registers content stored in the external hard disk drive to the database in the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.

  • Page 27: Required Network

    You can connect an external CD drive to the EXT port on the rear panel of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER and use the [Import CD] function to copy music files stored on a CD directly to the internal hard disk drive of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. The music files copied from the CD can be played or viewed for music information on the screen in the same way as music files transferred from your computer.
  • Page 28 The Internet radio service may not be available depending on your country or region. Wired LAN (using a LAN cable) LAN (10/100/1000) port: 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T (The network speed may differ depending on the network environment.) LAN cable: We recommend using a LAN cable that is Cat5 or higher. A normal-type cable is also recommended, as some flat-type LAN cables are easily affected by noise.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Hdd Audio Player To A Network

    802.11g and IEEE 802.11n automatically lower the transfer rate to maintain compatibility with IEEE 802.11b products. The normal transfer rate may be regained by changing the channel settings of your access point. When the data transfer rate is not as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on the access point may increase the rate.

  • Page 30: Required Network

    manually You can enter the IP address and other network information manually to connect the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to a wired network. Make sure that you have information such as the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and primary/secondary DNS in advance. 1.
  • Page 31 You can transfer audio files from your computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER by connecting both to the same network, either by a wired or wireless connection. Confirm the supported environment described below. Note You need to connect the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to a network that can access the Internet if you want to listen to Internet radio programs (*).

  • Page 32: Selecting A Wi-Fi (Wireless Lan) Connection

    Device configuration Signal conditions Surrounding environment (wall material, etc.) Software in use Communications may be cut off depending on signal conditions. The HDD AUDIO PLAYER does not support 5 GHz band Wi-Fi. The data transfer rate for IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n (2.4 GHz) devices may be affected by interference when used with IEEE 802.11b products.

  • Page 33: Method 3. Setting Up A Network Connection By Adding A New Access

    key (WEP key or WPA key) manually without using the WPS method. Confirm the network name (SSID) and security key (WEP key or WPA key) of your wireless LAN router/access point in advance, then refer to the following link for details. Method 3.
  • Page 34 Note If you cannot connect to a network correctly, the following reasons are possible. Try the connection again or use another connection method. You pressed the WPS button more than two minutes after selecting [Start] in step 4. The WPS button may have to be pressed and held for about two minutes (depending on the router). You cannot cancel the connection after the HDD AUDIO PLAYER has started connecting to the network.
  • Page 35 An editing display and keyboard appear. 6. Enter the security key (WEP/WPA). For details on how to use the keyboard, see “How to input characters.” 7. When you have finished entering the security key, select [Next]. 8. When the setup is completed, select [OK]. Note You can enter 5, 13 or 26 alphanumeric characters and/or symbols for a WEP key or 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters and/or symbols for a WPA key.
  • Page 36 point]. 5. Select [Manual registration]. An input space for the network name (SSID) appears on the screen. 6. When the input space for the network name (SSID) is surrounded by a white box, press ENTER. An editing display and keyboard appear. 7.

  • Page 37: Playable Audio File

    1. Select [Settings] - [Network Settings] - [Internet Settings]. 2. Select [Wireless Setup]. 3. Select [Select access point]. The HDD AUDIO PLAYER starts searching for the available access point. 4. When the list of available network names (SSID) is displayed, select [Add a new access point].
  • Page 38 Sampling frequency: 2.8224 MHz, 5.6448 MHz LPCM (WAV, AIFF) Extensions: .wav, .aif, .aiff Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz Quantization bits: 16 bits, 24 bits, 32 bits (*) 32-bit playback is only possible for files in WAV format. FLAC Extensions: .flac, .fla Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz...

  • Page 39: Transferring Music Files From A Computer To The Hdd Audio

    Install the HAP Music Transfer application on your computer and then transfer music files using the application. Download site of HAP Music Transfer: Install HAP Music Transfer on your computer. Models for the USA and Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/swu/8811 Models for Europe: www.sony.eu/support Models for Asia Pacific and China: http://www.sony-asia.com/support For details on operations of HAP Music Transfer, refer to the HAP Music Transfer Help.

  • Page 40: Home

    transferring music files stored on your computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER for the first time. You can transfer music files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER by dragging and dropping. For details, refer to “You want to transfer music files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER by dragging and dropping but do not know how.

  • Page 41: Playback

    AUDIO PLAYER. The HDD AUDIO PLAYER may have sample files by default. Press the button to stop playback. If you turn the jog dial for two clicks or more, the Play Queue screen appears. If you press the ENTER button while playing, the Playback Options screen appears. [35] Playing music Deleting music files from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER (when operating on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER)
  • Page 42 You can delete music files from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER using the HAP Music Transfer application. 1. Perform one of the following operations. For Windows: Select [Explore HAP] from (the HAP Music Transfer icon) on the task tray of your computer.

  • Page 43: Playing Tracks Using Sensme™

    “SensMe™ channels” is a function that analyzes and automatically categorizes music tracks according to their mood and tempo using the 12 TONE ANALYSIS technology developed by Sony. You can enjoy channels that suit your mood or the time of the day.

  • Page 44: Playing Tracks In

    Plays loud and powerful music. Note The HDD AUDIO PLAYER must be connected to the Internet to categorize music files using SensMe™ channels, as SensMe™ channels analyzes music files and accesses the Gracenote server to obtain music information. All channels are displayed even if no tracks are stored in some channels. Some tracks may be categorized into a channel that differs from the feel of the track.
  • Page 45 Playback starts. Details of displayed items The following playlists are created automatically: Newly added : Tracks that are newly added to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. Up to 100 tracks are displayed in reverse chronological order. Most played : The tracks that are most frequently played. Up to 100 tracks are displayed in descending order of frequency.

  • Page 46: Selecting Playback

    [39] Playing music Selecting playback methods You can operate and configure various playback settings, such as shuffle play and repeat play, using the Playback Options menu. 1. While playing a track, press ENTER. The Playback Options menu appears. 2. Turn the jog dial to select the item you want to set. Details of menu items The following menu items can be set from the Playback Options menu.

  • Page 47: Registered Music File

    Sleep: You can set the Sleep timer. When the specific time you set has elapsed, the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is automatically turned off. Note Shuffle mode is set to [Tracks] and repeat mode is set to [All tracks] automatically and you cannot change them while playing a channel.

  • Page 48: Standby Mode

    WAV files generally do not contain ID3 tag information. When a music file does not contain ID3 tag information, that file is registered in [Unknown Genre], [Unknown Artist], [Unknown Album] and [Tracks] with its file name. However, if the music information can be analyzed and obtained from the Gracenote database, that file is re-registered to Genres, Artists, Albums and Tracks.

  • Page 49: Listening To The Tunein Internet Radio

    When you want to launch the HDD AUDIO PLAYER from the HDD Audio Remote application. Select [Settings] - [System Settings] - [Network Standby] from the menu to set the Network Standby mode. Note The HDD AUDIO PLAYER does not enter standby mode when music files are being transferred from your computer, smartphone or tablet or when the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is analyzing transferred music files, even if you press the button to switch to standby mode.

  • Page 50: Copying Music Files From A

    radio function continuously. If you select Internet radio while playing a track in the hard disk drive, the playback stops. Internet content may be discontinued or changed without notice. You can add to a radio station or show, but it may take some time before the list is updated.
  • Page 51 to a power outlet. Successful operations with power supply from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER are not guaranteed. During playback of a file, if you start preparing for the [Import CD] function by inserting a CD, the playback stops. 1. Connect an external CD drive to the EXT port on the rear panel of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
  • Page 52 Format to encode in WAV: PCM data stored on the CD is saved without compression. The WAV format consumes more hard disk capacity, by making the file size larger, but requires less CPU power for playback than the FLAC format. As the HDD AUDIO PLAYER saves the music information obtained from the Gracenote server to the ID3 chunk as well as to the LIST chuck in the standard WAV file format when saving tag information of the music files, you can also use album jacket photos saved on any music player that supports the ID3 chunk.

  • Page 53: Copying Music Files From A

    Displays the number of times that interpolated data is taken as the read data. When the results of two consecutive read attempts are found inconsistent, the HDD AUDIO PLAYER repeats up to 20 read attempts. If no consistent results are found after the maximum read attempts, data that seems to have been interpolated by the CD drive is taken as the read data.
  • Page 54 A selection screen for the album information appears (*3). The HDD AUDIO PLAYER automatically accesses the Gracenote server based on the record information of the CD and obtains the album information of the CD. 7. Select the item that seems the same as the album information of the CD that you want to copy (*4) and press ENTER.
  • Page 55 album, select the [Data not found on server.] option. The HDD AUDIO PLAYER uses tag information for the album name (Album00001) and the track name (01 track) to avoid overlapping with other albums. The numeral part of the album name incrementally increases for each CD copy. The numeral part of the track name indicates the actual track number.
  • Page 56 2. Select [Delete]. 3. Select [Yes]. The selected track, album, or folder will be deleted. Note You can delete pre-installed sample files, but they will be restored if you perform the Factory Reset function. Do not turn the HDD AUDIO PLAYER off during deleting. Do not disconnect the external hard disk drive during deleting.

  • Page 57: Using The Dsee

    The Explorer window (for Windows) or the Finder (for Mac) opens and icon(s) of the available shared folder(s) appear. ([HAP_Internal] appears for the internal hard disk drive and [HAP_External] appears for the external hard disk drive if one is connected.) 2.
  • Page 58 DSF) format files. Hint DSEE stands for Digital Sound Enhancement Engine, a high range compensation and fine sound restoration technology developed independently by Sony. 1. Select [Settings] – [Audio Settings] from the Home screen. 2. Select [DSEE]. 3. Select [Auto].

  • Page 59: Play Queue

    Adding tracks to “Favorites” You can add to tracks you like and to tracks you dislike. If you add to tracks, the tracks will be registered to “Favorites”, and you can later select one of these tracks from “Favorites” or play all of your favorite tracks together. 1.

  • Page 60: Amp Control

    HDD AUDIO PLAYER or the dedicated HDD Audio Remote application. The HDD AUDIO PLAYER is set to operate Sony amplifiers by default. You can set the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to operate amplifiers from other manufacturers by changing the settings.

  • Page 61: Registered Music File

    On the HDD AUDIO PLAYER: Press the button. On the remote control: Press the button. On HDD Audio Remote: Operate the Power Control screen. Adjusting the volume On the remote control: Press the VOLUME +/– buttons. On HDD Audio Remote: Tap the buttons on the volume adjustment area.
  • Page 62 information. You can also obtain music information by displaying the Options screen from the list screen or Playback screen and then selecting [Get music info]. Music file management on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER The HDD AUDIO PLAYER registers music information obtained from music files when you transfer them to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.

  • Page 63: Front

    [52] Parts and controls Front panel (Power) button Turns the HDD AUDIO PLAYER on and off. 2. Power lamp When the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is turned on, this lamp lights up in green. 3. Remote sensor 4. DSEE lamp Lights up when the DSEE function is active. 5.

  • Page 64: Remote Control

    1. LINE OUT UNBALANCED (analog: unbalanced output) L/R jacks 2. LINE OUT BALANCED (analog: balanced output) L/R jacks 3. IR REMOTE OUT (infrared remote output) jack 4. LAN (10/100/1000) port 5. EXT port ( 6. AC IN jack [54] Parts and controls Remote control (Power) button (*1)

  • Page 65: Home Screen

    Turns the HDD AUDIO PLAYER on and off. (Play/Pause) button Starts and pauses playback. 3. VOLUME +/– buttons (*2) Adjusts the volume of the connected amplifier. 4. MUTING button (*2) Mutes the sound of the connected amplifier. To deactivate the muting, press the MUTING button again.
  • Page 66 1. Home menu display area Displays category menus such as Genres, Artists, Albums and Tracks, and other menu items including the Settings menu. Selectable items are listed below: Now Playing Genres Artists Albums Tracks Folders SensMe™ channels Playlists Favorites Internet Radio Import CD Settings When you select one of these items, a list screen appears, allowing you to select from the...

  • Page 67: Playback Screen

    (the sleep timer is set) Icon for the remote control operation: (the external amplifier is controlled by the remote control of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER or HDD Audio Remote) Options menus on list screens From the Home screen, select Albums, Tracks, or Folders to display the list screen, and then press and hold ENTER while selecting an item in the list of albums, tracks, or folders to display the Options menu.
  • Page 68 1. Playback file information Displays the album art, track name, artist name, album name and file name. 2. Guide area Displays hints or guides for operations you can perform while playing a track. 3. Favorite status of the track Displays the favorite status of the current track. You can add to tracks you like, and if the track currently playing has , this will be displayed in this area.
  • Page 69 [57] Parts and controls Playback Options screen If you press ENTER while playing a track, the Playback Options screen appears. You can configure various playback settings, such as playback modes and sound quality settings, from the Playback Options screen. Shuffle: You can play tracks in random order (shuffle play).
  • Page 70 Edit SensMe™ channels: You can edit the SensMe™ channels of the currently playing track or restore them to the default. Delete: You can delete the track currently playing. If you delete a track, playback will be stopped. Sleep: You can set the Sleep timer. When the specific time you set has elapsed, the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is automatically turned off.

  • Page 71: Network Settings

    track. To return to the playback screen, press the BACK button. If you do not operate the HDD AUDIO PLAYER for about 15 seconds, the Play Queue screen closes and returns to the playback screen automatically. [59] Settings menus Network Settings Connecting to a network (Internet Settings) Viewing the network status (View Network Status) Changing the device name of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER that is displayed on a network (Device...

  • Page 72: System Settings

    Switching the oversampling function (Oversampling) [62] Settings menus Amp Control Settings Operating a Sony amplifier using the remote control or dedicated application Operating an amplifier manufactured by another company using the supplied remote control or a dedicated application [63] Settings menus...

  • Page 73: Backing Up

    Resetting to the factory default (Factory Reset) [64] Settings menus Network Update Updating the software (Network Update) [65] Backups Backing up data We recommend you arbitrarily have a backup of contents stored on the hard disk drive of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER, which are copies of contents on your computer. If you do not have the original data on your computer anymore, we recommend you copy the contents in the hard disk drive of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to your computer to have a backup.
  • Page 74 the external hard disk drive if one is connected.) 2. Select [HAP_Internal] (to select the internal hard disk drive) or [HAP_External] (to select the external hard disk drive), and then keep selecting folders until you reach the folder that contains the music files you want to back up. 3.
  • Page 75 the external hard disk drive), and then keep selecting folders until you reach the folder that contains the music files you want to back up. 3. Copy the music files from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to the desired folder in your computer by drag and drop.
  • Page 76 Note Do not transfer music files while returning backup files from your computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER using HAP Music Transfer. Do not transfer music files from your smartphone or tablet while returning backup files from your computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. Do not return backup files from two or more computers at the same time.

  • Page 77: Playable Audio File

    Do not transfer music files from your smartphone or tablet while returning backup files from your computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. Do not return backup files from two or more computers at the same time. Hint If you want to return the backup files of all of the content in the internal or external hard disk drive, select the backup folder and check “Watch”...

  • Page 78: Design And

    AAC (MPEG-4 AAC-LC, HE-AAC) Extensions: .m4a, .mp4, .3gp Bit rate: 64 kbps - 320 kbps Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Quantization bits: 16 bits WMA (WMA, WMAPro, WMA Lossless) Extensions: .wma, .asf Bit rate: 32 kbps - 320 kbps (WMA, WMAPro) Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz (WMA) Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz (WMAPro, WMA Lossless) Quantization bits: 16 bits (WMA, WMAPro)

  • Page 79: Hdd Section

    Wired LAN 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Wireless LAN Compatible standards: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Frequency band/channel: 2.4 GHz band, channels 1-11 (models for the USA and Canada), channels 1-13 (models for Europe) HDD section Capacity 1 TB (*) Some portions of the capacity are used for data management. Therefore, the capacity a user can use is less than 1 TB.

  • Page 80: Software Updates For The Hdd Audio

    "Settings" menu and select "Network Update". For details on updates, see the Sony website.] you will be notified on the screen: (The HDD AUDIO PLAYER is set to notify you of updates, as the [Software Update Notification] function is set to [On] as the factory default setting).

  • Page 81: Precautions On Heat

    When music files are transferred to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER, a counter indicating the number of transferred and unanalyzed music files appears beside (the icon that indicates the transfer and registration status). Once music files are transferred, the HDD AUDIO PLAYER starts analyzing files and registering them to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
  • Page 82 Be aware that all of the existing data on the hard disk drive will be erased (data covered by copyright laws). In regards to storage and disposal of the replaced hard disk drive, Sony will employ strict controls within reasonable limits, and assume full responsibility to ensure that third parties, including business partners to whom the storage and disposal work is delegated, do not mishandle the data on the hard disk drive.

  • Page 83: Disclaimer Regarding Services Offered By Third

    ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, ATRAC Advanced Lossless and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “DSEE” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. SensMe™ and the SensMe™ logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Mobile Communications AB. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 84 Thomson. Mac, Mac OS and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone, iPad and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.
  • Page 85 You cannot operate the connected Sony amplifier or an amplifier from another manufacturer. Cannot transfer music files via HAP Music Transfer. You want to transfer music files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER by dragging and dropping but do not know how. (for Windows) You want to transfer music files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER by dragging and dropping but do not know how.

  • Page 86: Hard Disk

    When you attempt to obtain music information, merge albums or edit SensMe™ channels, an error message is displayed and you cannot perform the operation. Cannot connect to Internet radio, or some stations or programs are interrupted at certain times of day. When operating TuneIn, [Current operation not available due to account restrictions.] appears.

  • Page 87: Help For Hap Music Transfer/Hdd Audio

    Help for HAP Music Transfer/HDD Audio Remote Help for HAP Music Transfer or HDD Audio Remote can be displayed from the following website. http://rd1.sony.net/help/ha/hap1/ [84] Troubleshooting If the problem is not solved Using the Clear Database function or the Reset to Default Settings function (Special Mode)
  • Page 88 This function is useful in the following cases: When music files are transferred to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER using the HAP Music Transfer application. When you want to launch the HDD AUDIO PLAYER from the HDD Audio Remote application. Select [Settings] - [System Settings] - [Network Standby] from the menu to set the Network Standby mode.
  • Page 89 [87] Dealing with problems/Inquiries Messages for protecting the HDD AUDIO PLAYER If the HDD AUDIO PLAYER detects an abnormality inside the unit, one of the following messages appears for about 5 seconds and then the HDD AUDIO PLAYER automatically enters the standby mode. Note The HDD AUDIO PLAYER enters the normal standby mode, even if the Network Standby mode is set to [On].
  • Page 90 Update function, the message [A new version of the software is available. Update the software now? To update later, go to the "Settings" menu and select "Network Update". For details on updates, see the Sony website.] is displayed. (The [Software Update Notification] function is set to [On] by default to display this notification.) The functions of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER can be updated to the latest version by performing the Network Update function.
  • Page 91 For customers in Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/CA/ For customers in Europe: www.sony.eu/support For customers in Asia Pacific and China: http://www.sony-asia.com/support Connecting to a network (Internet Settings) You can connect the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to the network you are using through a wired LAN or Wi-Fi (wireless LAN).
  • Page 92 Viewing the network status (View Network Status) You can view the current network status of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. You can confirm various settings of the current network such as the connection method, wired/wireless connection status, internet access, network service set identifier (SSID), IP address settings, DNS settings and MAC address.
  • Page 93 Hint If you select [Cancel] or press the BACK button in step 5, the edited network device name is not registered. Viewing the hard disk drive status (View HDD Status) You can confirm the total capacity, used space and free space of the internal and external hard disk drives.
  • Page 94 Rescanning a hard disk drive (Rescan HDD) You can forcibly match the content of a hard disk drive and the content displayed on the screen of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER by rescanning the hard disk drive. For example, if the analysis of music files is interrupted by an unexpected reason such as a sudden power outage, a mismatch may occur between the content displayed on the screen of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER and the actual content stored in the external hard disk drive.
  • Page 95 status ( ) and edited SensMe™ channels information on the music files other than those that were added/deleted. Formatting an external hard disk drive (Format External HDD) You can format an external hard disk drive. After formatting, all of the content stored on the hard disk drive is deleted. If formatting an external hard disk drive, be sure to confirm that it is connected properly.
  • Page 96 Removing the external hard disk drive safely (Remove External HDD Safely) You can safely remove external hard disk drives connected to the EXT port on the rear panel of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. 1. Select [Settings] - [HDD Settings] in the Home screen. 2.
  • Page 97 DSF) format files. Hint DSEE stands for Digital Sound Enhancement Engine, a high range compensation and fine sound restoration technology developed independently by Sony. 1. Select [Settings] – [Audio Settings] from the Home screen. 2. Select [DSEE]. 3. Select [Auto].
  • Page 98 When the Gapless Playback function is set to [Auto], the HDD AUDIO PLAYER plays tracks without the silent part between tracks. This is useful for playing albums of concerts or other live music. The Gapless Playback function works with DSD, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC and WMA Lossless music file formats.
  • Page 99 When this function is set to [Off] (factory default setting), the volume level is not adjusted. 1. Select [Settings] - [Audio Settings] in the Home screen. 2. Select [Volume Normalization]. 3. Select [Auto]. Note The HDD AUDIO PLAYER must be connected to the Internet when analyzing music files using the Volume Normalization function in order to obtain music information from the Gracenote server.
  • Page 100 Operating a Sony amplifier using the remote control or dedicated application If you register the remote control supplied with a connected Sony amplifier to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER, you can perform operations such as turning on/off the amplifier, adjusting the volume and muting the sound through the remote control supplied with the HDD AUDIO PLAYER or the HDD Audio Remote application.
  • Page 101 8. Select the remote code of the connected amplifier. If you are using a Sony 2ch amplifier, select [2ch Amplifier]. If you are using a Sony AV amplifier, select [AV Receiver 1] or [AV Receiver 2] according to the remote code configured for the AV amplifier.
  • Page 102 when you want to turn the power of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER off but do not want to turn the amplifier off. If you operate the connected amplifier using the remote control supplied with the HDD AUDIO PLAYER, operation of the amplifier may become inconsistent (operating at times but not operating at other times) due to interference of the remote control signal, especially if you continuously control the volume.
  • Page 103 blaster (the side to radiate infrared) close to the remote sensor of the amplifier, and then select [Next]. 6. Select a function you want the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to learn from functions indicated as [Not learned]. The [Learning…] status appears. 7.
  • Page 104 For example, if the infrared signal from the supplied remote control directly enters the remote sensor (receiver) of the connected amplifier, interference may occur with the signal input from the IR input jack of the amplifier or the signal output from the installed IR blaster. This causes the amplifier to fail to receive the correct signal, resulting in inconsistent response from the amplifier.
  • Page 105 2. Select [Brightness]. 3. Select your desired item from the menu. Descriptions of menu settings Selectable menu items are described below. Off: The backlight of the display and the DSEE lamp are turned off. The power consumption is the lowest of all of the settings. Low: The backlight of the display is dim and the power consumption is low.
  • Page 106 1. Select [Settings] - [System Settings] in the Home screen. 2. Select [Network Standby]. 3. Select [On]. Descriptions of menu settings Selectable menu items are described below. The HDD AUDIO PLAYER is connected to the network at all times, even when the unit is turned off.
  • Page 107 When the remaining time until the HDD AUDIO PLAYER enters the standby mode is less than 60 seconds, the remaining time is shown on the screen. When the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is in standby mode, you can start the HDD AUDIO PLAYER by pressing the button or button on the remote control or the HDD AUDIO...

  • Page 108: Update Notification

    Receiving notifications about software updates (Software Update Notification) If you set the Software Update Notification function to [On], a notification appears on the Home screen when a new version of the software is available. 1. Select [Settings] - [System Settings] in the Home screen. 2.
  • Page 109 2. Select [Software License]. 3. When you have confirmed the software license, select [Close]. Resetting to the factory default (Factory Reset) You can reset the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to the factory default settings. All settings you have configured and all of the content stored on the internal hard disk drive will be deleted. (Sample tracks saved on the internal hard disk drive by default remain.) 1.
  • Page 110 the Internet. 1. Select [Settings] - [Network Update] in the Home screen. If a newer version of the software is found, a software update notification screen appears. 2. Confirm the current version of the software and the new version of the software, and then select [OK].
  • Page 111 Remove any obstructions in between the remote control and the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. Replace all the batteries in the remote control with new ones if they are low. You cannot operate the connected Sony amplifier or an amplifier from another manufacturer.
  • Page 112 Cannot transfer music files via HAP Music Transfer. Make sure that the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is turned on. Check the network connection. Make sure that the computer where the music files are stored is connected to the same network as the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. If the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is in normal standby mode, music files cannot be transferred via HAP Music Transfer.
  • Page 113 the external hard disk drive), and then open the folder that you want to transfer music files 3. Drag and drop music files from the computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. Note Files that have file extensions which are not mentioned in “Playable audio file formats” do not appear on the list screen or cannot be played back by the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
  • Page 114 3. Drag and drop music files from the computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. Note Files that have file extensions which are not mentioned in “Playable audio file formats” do not appear on the list screen or cannot be played back by the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. They may take up unnecessary space on the hard disk drive.
  • Page 115 A clicking sound is heard from inside the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. A clicking sound may be heard from inside the HDD AUDIO PLAYER while playing music files. This occurs when the HDD AUDIO PLAYER switches the sampling frequency, and is not a malfunction.
  • Page 116 light. Move your TV away from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER and other audio equipment. The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol. Cannot play tracks. The following tracks appear in gray and cannot be played: Tracks that are not 2ch, even if the file extension is supported by the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
  • Page 117 also be stopped if you delete a different track, album, or folder than the track currently playing. Tracks belonging to the same album are registered to different albums. The album name or album artist name embedded in the music files are different. Select the target albums with HDD Audio Remote, and then edit the album name and album artist name of the tracks so they are the same.
  • Page 118 of all music files you want to separate into different albums. (For details on how to edit the information, refer to the Help of HDD Audio Remote.) Edit the album name or album artist name of all music files you want to separate into different albums using music file management software on your computer, and then transfer (*) those music files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
  • Page 119 Some music file management software may not embed music information with some kinds of file formats such as WAV. In this case, the track name or album name may be different from that displayed in the music file management software on your computer because the HDD AUDIO PLAYER obtains the track name or album name from the Gracenote database using information of the music file other than the tag information.
  • Page 120 programs are interrupted at certain times of day. It may be difficult to connect to Internet radio because of server conditions or the time of day. Please try again later. The Internet radio service may not be available depending on your country or region. When operating TuneIn, [Current operation not available due to account restrictions.] appears.
  • Page 121 Certain conditions in the usage environment, including certain wall materials, radio wave reception conditions, or obstructions between the HDD AUDIO PLAYER and the wireless LAN router/access point, may shorten the possible communication distance. Move the HDD AUDIO PLAYER and the wireless LAN router/access point closer to each other. Devices that use a 2.4 GHz frequency band, such as microwaves, Bluetooth, and digital cordless devices, may interrupt communication.
  • Page 122 Therefore, it may take some time before music file registration is completed. You want to turn off the Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) function but do not know how. Select [Wired Setup] in [Network Settings] – [Internet Settings]. Wired LAN is activated and the Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) function turns off.
  • Page 123 An external hard disk drive that has been used with the HDD AUDIO PLAYER cannot be used with your computer. The external hard disk drive that has been formatted by the HDD AUDIO PLAYER cannot be recognized by the computer. If you want to use the external hard disk drive with your computer, format it on the computer.

  • Page 124: Audio Player

    then rescan the hard disk drive. If the problem still persists, perform [Factory Reset], and then rescan the hard disk drive. (*) If you perform the Factory Reset function, all settings you have configured and all of the content stored on the internal hard disk drive will also be deleted. [Unformatted external HDD has been connected.
  • Page 125 We recommend making a backup of all your data before performing the Factory Reset function. Customer support websites Please access the following support websites for information on your HDD AUDIO PLAYER. For customers in the USA: http://esupport.sony.com/ For customers in Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/CA/ For customers in Europe: www.sony.eu/support...
  • Page 126 When the WAV format is selected for the [Import CD] function to embed music information in a file, you can select the text encoding type of music information to be saved to the LIST chunk. If the text encoding type of the music information embedded in a music file cannot be determined, the text encoding type that you selected here will be used for displaying music information.
  • Page 127 screen from the list screen or the Playback screen and selecting [Get music info]. In addition, while [Off] is selected, you can obtain music information when you copy music files from a CD as well. Cannot copy music files from a CD. The HDD AUDIO PLAYER is capable of providing power supply of up to 1 A through the USB port.

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