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Sony PHA-3 Help Manual

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Portable Headphone Amplifier
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  • Page 1 Help Guide Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 The following explains how to use the headphone amplifier. Select a topic from the navigation pane on the left. How to Use Getting Started Making connections Listening to music Information Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Headphone amplifier...

  • Page 2: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents Help Guide PHA-3 ........................... Getting Started ..........................Included items ........................Checking the included items ..................... About the supplied manuals ..................... How to use the silicone belts .................... Overview ..........................What you can do with the headphone amplifier ..............
  • Page 4 Listening to music with headphones via balanced connection ......... Setting the sound quality (DSEE HX) ................Amplifier or active speaker ..................... Listening to music with an amplifier or active speaker ............Information ............................About the indications and settings ..................About the indicators ......................
  • Page 5 The microphone of the headset does not work............... The connected radio or TV cannot receive a signal/Noise is generated......How to Use ............................. Troubleshooting ..........................TOC-3...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Getting Started Included items Overview Parts and controls Before connecting to a computer Power source 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 7: Making Connections

    Connecting to a Windows computer Connecting to a Mac Connecting to a WALKMAN Connecting to an Xperia Connecting to an iPhone/iPad/iPod Connecting to an optical audio output supported device Connecting to an analog output device 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 8: Listening To Music

    Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Listening to music Headphones Amplifier or active speaker 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 9 Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Information About the indications and settings Compatible device Notes on use Trademarks Support website 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 10 Help Guide Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 11 Help Guide Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Headphone amplifier Power Sound 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 12 Help Guide Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Connected device Computer Other device 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 13: Included Items

    Help Guide List of Topics Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 How to Use Getting Started Included items Checking the included items About the supplied manuals How to use the silicone belts Overview What you can do with the headphone amplifier About High-Resolution Audio format files...
  • Page 14 Summary of settings and connections Compatible device Compatible WALKMAN models Compatible Xperia models Compatible iPhone/iPad/iPod models Compatible operating systems (Windows) Compatible operating systems (Mac) Compatible balanced connection headphones Notes on use Precautions Trademarks Trademarks Support website Customer support websites 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 15 Sound is interrupted when connecting to the computer. Other device The remote control of the headset does not work. The microphone of the headset does not work. The connected radio or TV cannot receive a signal/Noise is generated. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 16: Included Items

    Check that all items are packed with the headphone amplifier before use. About the supplied manuals Refer to the supplied manuals depending on your situation. How to use the silicone belts You can fasten a connected device to the headphone amplifier using the silicone belts (supplied). 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 17: Overview

    PHA-3 Overview What you can do with the headphone amplifier Introduction to the main features About High-Resolution Audio format files What are High-Resolution Audio format files? About the balanced connection What is the balanced connection? 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 18: Parts And Controls

    Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Parts and controls Parts and controls Introducing the names of switches, jacks and indicators, etc. on the headphone amplifier. About the indicators The indicators show the status of the headphone amplifier. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 19: Before Connecting To A Computer

    Installing “Hi-Res Audio Player” on a computer When playing the High-Resolution Audio format files on your computer (Windows/Mac) with the headphone amplifier, you need to download and install “Hi-Res Audio Player” on the computer. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 20: Power Source

    Turning the power on How to turn the headphone amplifier on. Turning the power off How to turn the headphone amplifier off. Checking the battery level You can check the battery level with the POWER/CHG indicator. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 21 Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Connecting to a Windows computer Connecting to a Windows computer You can connect the headphone amplifier to a Windows computer using the micro-USB cable (supplied). 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 22 Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Connecting to a Mac Connecting to a Mac You can connect the headphone amplifier to a Mac using the micro-USB cable (supplied). 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 23: Connecting To A Walkman

    You can connect the headphone amplifier to a WALKMAN that supports digital output using the digital cable for WALKMAN (supplied). Connecting to WALKMAN models unsupported by digital-out You can connect the headphone amplifier to a WALKMAN, which only supports an analog output, using the stereo mini cable (supplied). 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 24: Connecting To An Xperia

    You can connect the headphone amplifier to a digital output supported Xperia using the digital cable for Xperia (supplied). Connecting to Xperia models unsupported by digital-out You can connect the headphone amplifier to Xperia models, which only supports an analog output, using the stereo mini cable (supplied). 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 25 Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Connecting to an iPhone/iPad/iPod Connecting to an iPhone/iPad/iPod You can connect the headphone amplifier to an iPhone/iPad/iPod using the USB cable supplied with your iPhone/iPad/iPod. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 26: Connecting To An Optical Audio Output Supported Device

    Connecting to an optical audio output supported device Connecting to a PCM recorder, etc. You can connect the headphone amplifier to a device with the optical out jack, such as a PCM recorder, using a digital optical cable (sold separately). 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 27 How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Connecting to an analog output device Connecting to an analog output device You can connect the headphone amplifier to an analog output device using the stereo mini cable (supplied). 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 28: Listening To Music With Headphones Via Balanced Connection

    By doing so, you can enjoy music with better sound quality. Setting the sound quality (DSEE HX) By setting the DSEE HX select switch to ON, you can enjoy better sound quality from your audio device connected to the headphone amplifier. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 29: Amplifier Or Active Speaker

    Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Amplifier or active speaker Listening to music with an amplifier or active speaker You can listen to music from an audio device by your amplifier or active speaker via the headphone amplifier. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 30: About The Indications And Settings

    Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 About the indications and settings About the indicators The indicators show the status of the headphone amplifier. Summary of settings and connections The settings and connections vary depending on the connected device. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 31: Compatible Device

    Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Compatible device Compatible WALKMAN models Compatible Xperia models Compatible iPhone/iPad/iPod models Compatible operating systems (Windows) Compatible operating systems (Mac) Compatible balanced connection headphones 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 32: Notes On Use

    Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Notes on use Precautions Precautions on safety and placement, etc. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 33: Trademarks

    Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Trademarks Trademarks List of trademarks/registered trademarks 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 34: Support Website

    Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Support website Customer support websites URLs of the customer support websites 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Help Guide Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Troubleshooting What can I do to solve a problem? 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 36: Power

    Help Guide Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Power Unable to turn on the headphone amplifier/The battery life becomes short. Unable to charge the battery. Charging time is too long. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 37: Sound

    Help Guide Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Sound There is no sound. The sound is low. The sound is distorted. Noise is generated. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 38: Computer

    Unable to install the driver software on a Windows computer. When connecting to a computer, there is no sound or the sound is not played back properly. Sound is interrupted when connecting to the computer. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 39: Other Device

    Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Other device The remote control of the headset does not work. The microphone of the headset does not work. The connected radio or TV cannot receive a signal/Noise is generated. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 40: Checking The Included Items

    Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Checking the included items After unpacking, check that all items in the list below are included in the package. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. The number in ( ) indicates the item amount.

  • Page 41: About The Supplied Manuals

    Operation manual on the Web, which can be accessed by a PC or smartphone, provides the detailed information on how to use the headphone amplifier and troubleshooting, etc. Start Guide (enclosed paper) Provides basic information on how to connect or use the headphone amplifier. Reference Guide (enclosed paper) Provides precautions and specifications. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 42: How To Use The Silicone Belts

    Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 How to use the silicone belts You can fasten a connected device to the headphone amplifier using the silicone belts (supplied). 1. Mount the connected device on the headphone amplifier. 2. Bind the headphone amplifier and the connected device using the silicone belt with its wider part placed under the bottom of the headphone amplifier.
  • Page 43 Be careful not to pinch your finger when binding the headphone amplifier and the connected device with the silicone belt. It may cause injury. Sony is not liable for damage to an audio device caused by using the silicone belts. The silicone belts are not guaranteed to fasten all audio devices.

  • Page 44: What You Can Do With The Headphone Amplifier

    High-quality analog circuit with dedicated master clock High-quality line-out operation amplifier (LME49860) Low-resistance high-quality rotary volume for clear and pure sound Works as a normal headphone amplifier. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 45: About High-Resolution Audio Format Files

    64 or 128 times the sampling rate of CD audio and is simply known as DSD 2.8 MHz or DSD 5.6 MHz. For some engineers, this is the closest a digital file sample can get to an original analog source. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 46: About The Balanced Connection

    L+/L- and R+/R-, to an amplifier. Not only does this prevent the signal distortion caused on the ground, but also eliminates noise and hum with opposite polarities relative to each other. As a result of this, balanced connections brings you clear sound with noiseless signals and improved crosstalk. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 47: Parts And Controls

    Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Parts and controls Front and left side Rear side 1. GAIN select switch 2. DSEE HX select switch 3. Hi-Fs (High Sampling Frequency) indicator 4. DSD indicator 5. POWER/CHG (power/charge) indicator...
  • Page 48 9. INPUT select switch 10. OUTPUT select switch 11. Xperia/WALKMAN/PC (USB AUDIO) connecting port 12. iPhone/iPad/iPod connecting port 13. OPT IN port 14. AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack 15. DC IN 5V port Related Topic About the indicators 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 49: About The Indicators

    Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 About the indicators POWER/CHG (power/charge) indicator When the headphone amplifier is being charged, the indicator flashes/lights up in red. When the headphone amplifier is turned on, the indicator flashes/lights up in green.
  • Page 50 DSD indicator Turns off The headphone amplifier is being input with; the linear PCM digital signal the analog signal Lights up The headphone amplifier is being input with the DSD signal of the High-Resolution Audio format. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 51: Installing The Driver Software On A Windows Computer

    To play back the music files on your Windows computer with the headphone amplifier, you need to download and install the driver software for Windows “Sony USB Device Driver” on the computer. 1. Visit the following support website, then download and install the driver software for Windows “Sony USB Device Driver” on your Windows computer.
  • Page 52 Connecting to a Windows computer 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 53: Installing "Hi-Res Audio Player" On A Computer

    “Hi-Res Audio Player” on the computer. 1. Visit the following support website, then download and install “Hi-Res Audio Player” on your computer. http://www.sony.com/support/ For details on installing, refer to the download pages. Related Topic About High-Resolution Audio format files 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 54: Charging The Battery Via A Computer

    Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Charging the battery via a computer The headphone amplifier contains a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which should be charged before using it for the first time. 1. Rotate the power/volume knob counterclockwise, until it clicks, to turn off the headphone amplifier.
  • Page 55 When storing the headphone amplifier for a long time, avoid a place subject to high temperatures. When storing the headphone amplifier for more than a year, charge the battery every six months to prevent over discharge. Related Topic Charging the battery via an AC outlet 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 56: Charging The Battery Via An Ac Outlet

    Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Charging the battery via an AC outlet The battery can be charged via an AC outlet by using the recommended USB AC adaptor (AC-UD20) (sold separately). For details on the adaptor, refer to its operation manual.
  • Page 57 When storing the headphone amplifier for a long time, avoid a place subject to high temperatures. When storing the headphone amplifier for more than a year, charge the battery every six months to prevent over discharge. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 58: Turning The Power On

    Always flashing: It is necessary to charge the battery. If you continue to use the headphone amplifier without charging, it will turn off automatically. Related Topic Charging the battery via a computer Charging the battery via an AC outlet 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 59: Turning The Power Off

    Note The POWER/CHG indicator lights up in red when the DC IN 5V port is connected to your computer or the USB AC adaptor (sold separately). The indicator turns off when battery charge is completed. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 60: Checking The Battery Level

    Always flashing: It is necessary to charge the battery. If you continue to use the headphone amplifier without charging, it will turn off automatically. Note The battery level that the indicator shows is a rough guide. The actual battery level may differ depending on the condition of use. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 61: Connecting To A Windows Computer

    DSD 5.6 MHz. 1. Start your computer. You need to download and install the driver software for Windows “Sony USB Device Driver” on your computer to play back music files on the computer with the headphone amplifier. You need to download and install “Hi-Res Audio Player” on your computer to play back High-Resolution Audio format files on the computer with the headphone amplifier.
  • Page 62 Be careful not to trip over the connecting cable. Related Topic Installing the driver software on a Windows computer Installing “Hi-Res Audio Player” on a computer Connecting to an analog output device Compatible operating systems (Windows) 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 63: Connecting To A Mac

    Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Connecting to a Mac You can connect the headphone amplifier to a Mac using the micro-USB cable (supplied). The headphone amplifier is compatible with High-Resolution Audio format files, up to 384 kHz/32 bit PCM, DSD 2.8 MHz or DSD 5.6 MHz.
  • Page 64 Mac or an AC outlet. Be careful not to trip over the connecting cable. Related Topic Installing “Hi-Res Audio Player” on a computer Connecting to an analog output device Compatible operating systems (Mac) 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 65: Connecting To A Digital Output Supported Walkman

    Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Connecting to a digital output supported WALKMAN By using the digital cable for WALKMAN (supplied), the headphone amplifier can amplify the signal directly without the built-in amplifier of the WALKMAN. Compatible WALKMAN models...
  • Page 66 If you are listening to music too loudly, the battery may drain even if the DC IN 5V port of headphone amplifier is connected to a computer or an AC outlet. Related Topic Connecting to WALKMAN models unsupported by digital-out Compatible WALKMAN models 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 67: Connecting To Walkman Models Unsupported By Digital-Out

    Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Connecting to WALKMAN models unsupported by digital-out Before connecting, turn the volume of your WALKMAN down, and turn the headphone amplifier off. 1. Turn on the WALKMAN. 2. Set the INPUT select switch to the position of the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack (right edge position).

  • Page 68: Connecting To A Digital Output Supported Xperia

    Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Connecting to a digital output supported Xperia You can connect the headphone amplifier to a digital output supported Xperia using the digital cable for Xperia (supplied). The compatibility of digital output supported Xperia models depend on the country/region. For the latest compatible models, access the following URL: http://www.sony.com/support/...
  • Page 69 If you are listening to music too loudly, the battery may drain even if the DC IN 5V port of headphone amplifier is connected to a computer or an AC outlet. Related Topic Connecting to Xperia models unsupported by digital-out Compatible Xperia models 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 70: Connecting To Xperia Models Unsupported By Digital-Out

    Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Connecting to Xperia models unsupported by digital-out Before connecting, turn the volume of your Xperia down, and turn the headphone amplifier off. 1. Turn on the Xperia. 2. Set the INPUT select switch to the position of the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack (right edge position).

  • Page 71: Connecting To An Iphone/Ipad/Ipod

    Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Connecting to an iPhone/iPad/iPod You can connect the headphone amplifier to an iPhone/iPad/iPod using the USB cable supplied with your iPhone/iPad/iPod. For details on compatible models, see “Compatible iPhone/iPad/iPod models.” The headphone amplifier is compatible with audio format files, up to 48 kHz/24 bit PCM.
  • Page 72 Do not connect an iPhone/iPad/iPod that is not supported. The headphone amplifier is not guaranteed to work with an unsupported iPhone/iPad/iPod. Sony is not liable for damage/erasure of recorded data caused by using an iPhone/iPad/iPod with the headphone amplifier. Do not disconnect the iPhone/iPad/iPod while operating. Before disconnecting the iPhone/iPad/iPod from the headphone amplifier, stop playback and turn the headphone amplifier off to prevent damage to data.

  • Page 73: Connecting To A Pcm Recorder, Etc

    The audio files on your device may not be played back via the headphone amplifier even though they are playable with the device itself. This is because there is a restriction on optical media. In this case, refer to the operation manual of your device. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 74: Connecting To An Analog Output Device

    Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Connecting to an analog output device You can connect the headphone amplifier to an analog output device, such as a smartphone or portable music player, using the stereo mini cable (supplied).
  • Page 75 AC outlet. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 76: Listening To Music With Headphones

    Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Listening to music with headphones You can listen to music from an audio device with your headphones via the headphone amplifier. Follow the steps below when you connect the headphones with the stereo mini plug to the headphone amplifier.
  • Page 77 6. Start playback on the connected audio device. When playing High-Resolution Audio format files on your computer with the headphone amplifier, download and install “Hi-Res Audio Player.” 7. Rotate the power/volume knob to adjust the volume. When the volume remains low Depending on the headphones, the volume may remain low, even if you turn the volume up to the max volume.
  • Page 78 Installing “Hi-Res Audio Player” on a computer Summary of settings and connections 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 79 Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Listening to music with headphones via balanced connection Connecting the balanced connection compatible headphones to the headphone amplifier upgrades sound quality from an audio device connected to the headphone amplifier. Balanced connection compatible headphones...
  • Page 80 5. Rotate the power/volume knob clockwise to turn on the headphone amplifier. The POWER/CHG indicator flashes in green and then lights up. Rotate the power/volume knob further clockwise to turn up the volume. 6. Start playback on the connected audio device. When playing High-Resolution Audio format files on your computer with the headphone amplifier, download and install “Hi-Res Audio Player.”...
  • Page 81 Connect balanced connection compatible headphones to the (headphones) BALANCED L/R jack of the headphone amplifier properly. Otherwise sound quality will not be upgraded. Related Topic Installing “Hi-Res Audio Player” on a computer About the balanced connection Summary of settings and connections 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 82 The DSEE HX function will stop working when the signals below are transmitting to the headphone amplifier. the optical signal the analog signal the linear PCM digital signal of sampling frequencies is more than 88.2 kHz the DSD digital signal 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 83 Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Listening to music with an amplifier or active speaker You can listen to music from an audio device that is connected to the Xperia/WALKMAN/PC (USB AUDIO) port, iPhone/iPad/iPod port or OPT IN port via an speaker by connecting an amplifier or an active speaker to the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack.
  • Page 84 The sound from the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack of the headphone amplifier cannot be adjusted by the power/volume knob or the GAIN select switch of the headphone amplifier. Related Topic Installing “Hi-Res Audio Player” on a computer Summary of settings and connections 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 85 Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Summary of settings and connections When connecting a Windows computer, Mac, digital output supported WALKMAN or digital output supported Xperia to the headphone amplifier The connecting port Xperia/WALKMAN/PC (USB AUDIO) connecting port...
  • Page 86 The position of the INPUT select switch Right edge position where the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack is The jack that the audio signal is output from/the position of the OUTPUT select switch (headphones) NORMAL jack /right edge position ( 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 87 NWZ-F880 series Note When connecting a WALKMAN other than the compatible models mentioned above, follow the connecting method described in “Connecting to WALKMAN models unsupported by digital-out” Related Topic Connecting to WALKMAN models unsupported by digital-out 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 88 Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Compatible Xperia models For the latest compatible models, access the following URL: http://www.sony.com/support/ 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 89 (5th generation) iPod nano (4th generation) iPod nano (3rd generation) Note Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to an iPhone/iPad/iPod is lost or damaged when using an iPhone/iPad/iPod connected to the headphone amplifier. 4-547-524-11(4)

  • Page 90: Compatible Operating Systems (Windows)

    The headphone amplifier is not guaranteed to operate with home built computers, operating systems that are personally upgraded, or multiple operating systems. The headphone amplifier is not guaranteed to operate with functions such as system suspend, sleep, or hibernation on any computer. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 91: Compatible Operating Systems (Mac)

    The headphone amplifier is not guaranteed to operate with home built computers, operating systems that are personally upgraded, or multiple operating systems. The headphone amplifier is not guaranteed to operate with functions such as standby, sleep, or hibernation on any computer. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 92 Compatible balanced connection headphones Supporting models (as of July 2014) For the latest compatible models, access the following URL: http://www.sony.com/support/ MDR-Z7 XBA-Z5 MDR-1A XBA-H3 The balanced-connection headphone cable (MUC-S20BL1/MUC-M20BL1) (sold separately) is required to connect MDR-1A and XBA-H3. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 93 Subject to a magnetic field. (such as near a magnet, speaker or TV). Subject to excessive dust. On charging When the headphone amplifier is stored for a long period, to prevent excessive discharge, charge the headphone amplifier every half year or so. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 94 “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. “Xperia” and “Xperia Tablet” are registered trademarks of Sony Mobile Communications AB. iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod touch, and Retina are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
  • Page 95 Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Customer support websites http://www.sony.com/support/ Access the support website to get the information about the supported models, software update or troubleshooting, etc. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 96 Find the symptoms of the issue in this Help Guide, and try any corrective actions listed. Look up information on the issue on the customer support website. If the operations above do not work, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Related Topic...
  • Page 97 Unable to turn on the headphone amplifier/The battery life becomes short. Charge the battery of the headphone amplifier. When the battery life is reduced to half, the battery is approaching the end of its service life. Consult your nearest Sony dealer for replacement. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 98 POWER/CHG indicator lights up in red. When Windows 8.1 is used for your computer, update your system to the latest version by Windows update. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 99 Charging time is too long. Check that the headphone amplifier and the computer are directly connected, not via a USB hub. A cable that is not supplied is used. A USB AC adaptor that is not recommended is used. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 100 7.1 ch. etc, will not be output from the headphone amplifier. Related Topic When connecting to a computer, there is no sound or the sound is not played back properly. Summary of settings and connections 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 101 Use headphones that have a stereo mini plug. The headphone amplifier only supports headphones that have a stereo mini plug. If you use headphones/headsets with a remote control or microphone, there may be low sound or no sound. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 102 Set the equalizer setting of the connected device to off. Charge the battery of the headphone amplifier if the battery level is low. When you charge the battery, turn the headphone amplifier off beforehand. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 103 Noise might occur between the songs because the headphone amplifier reproduces an original source authentically with high sound quality. This is not a malfunction. Noise might occur if there are wireless devices near by. Use the headphone amplifier at a distance from those devices. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 104 The headphone amplifier needs to be connected to your Windows computer at a certain point while installing the driver software. In this case, connect the Windows computer to the Xperia/WALKMAN/PC (USB AUDIO) connecting port of the headphone amplifier using the micro-USB cable (supplied). 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 105 [Set default]. Macintosh: Click the [Apple] menu, select the [System Preferences], [Sound], [Output] tab, then select [PHA-3] for [Select a device for sound output]. The volume control of your computer or the audio playback software is set to mute. Cancel the setting.
  • Page 106 Sound is interrupted when connecting to the computer. The CPU of your computer is overloaded. Close other applications. Other USB devices are connected to your computer and being used simultaneously. Quit operating other USB devices. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 107 Help Guide Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 The remote control of the headset does not work. Remote control operation is not supported by the headphone amplifier. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 108: The Microphone Of The Headset Does Not Work

    Help Guide Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 The microphone of the headset does not work. Headset microphones are not supported by the headphone amplifier. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 109: The Connected Radio Or Tv Cannot Receive A Signal/Noise Is Generated

    Help Guide Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 The connected radio or TV cannot receive a signal/Noise is generated. Keep the connected device away from the headphone amplifier. 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

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