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Sony HAP Manual

Hap music transfer is an application that transfers music files stored in your computer to the hdd audio player.
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A specialized application for HDD AUDIO PLAYER HAP Music Transfer
About the HAP Music Transfer
Features of HAP Music Transfer [1]
Compatible HDD AUDIO PLAYER models [2]
Trademarks [3]
Preparations
System requirements [4]
Installing HAP Music Transfer [5]
Checking the connection status of your computer and the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
[6]
Transferring music files
Step 1. Starting HAP Music Transfer [7]
Step 2. Transferring music files stored on the computer to the HDD AUDIO
PLAYER [8]
Descriptions and functions of the Connection window [9]
Descriptions and functions of the Contents Settings window [10]
Descriptions and functions of the Transfer Settings window [11]
Deleting music files
Deleting music files from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER [12]
Using menus (Windows)
Using the system menu (Windows only) [13]
Using the context menu for the HAP Music Transfer task tray icon (Windows only)

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  • Page 1 Descriptions and functions of the Transfer Settings window [11] Deleting music files Deleting music files from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER [12] Using menus (Windows) Using the system menu (Windows only) [13] Using the context menu for the HAP Music Transfer task tray icon (Windows only)
  • Page 2 [14] Using menus (Mac) Using menus from the menu bar (Mac only) [15] Using the context menu for the HAP Music Transfer icon on the Dock (Mac only) [16] Backups Backing up data [17] Backing up music files in the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to your computer (for...
  • Page 3 You can select up to 100 folders. Supports the transfer of various types of file formats In addition to widely used file formats (such as MP3), HAP Music Transfer allows you to transfer non-compressed and High-Resolution Audio files such as 192 kHz/24 bit and DSD (Direct Stream Digital) file formats.

  • Page 4: System Requirements

    In this Help, TM and ® marks are not specified. [4] Preparations System requirements HAP Music Transfer can be used in the following system environment. Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Windows 8.1 Windows 8...
  • Page 5 Multi-boot environments Multi-monitor environments [5] Preparations Installing HAP Music Transfer First, you need to install HAP Music Transfer on a computer on which music files are stored. 1. Download “HAP Music Transfer” from the following Sony service site. When using HAP-Z1ES: For the USA and Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/swu/8811...
  • Page 6 Confirm whether your computer and the HDD AUDIO PLAYER are connected to the same network as follows. 1. Start HAP Music Transfer and check that the name of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is shown on the top left of the display.
  • Page 7 (Mac) (the HAP Music Transfer icon) on your computer desktop. HAP Music Transfer starts. When you start the HAP Music Transfer for the first time, the wizard starts (the Connection window appears first). When you subsequently start HAP Music Transfer, the Connection window appears.
  • Page 8 When you start HAP Music Transfer subsequently, the steps below will differ since the wizard does not appear. Set up the Connection window, Contents Settings window and Transfer Settings window manually to transfer the file(s). 1. Start HAP Music Transfer.
  • Page 9 Tracks: Displays the track name in [Tracks]. Note Some music file management software only manages the music information in the database on your computer and does not embed any music information to the music files. In other cases, some music file management software embeds part of the music information to the music files.
  • Page 10 Directions on how to check the IP address of your HDD AUDIO PLAYER and notes are shown in this area. 5. Help Opens the web browser and displays the website which links to the HAP Music Transfer Help. Select the HAP Music Transfer Help. 6. Operation buttons Windows: [OK]: Enters the settings and closes the window.
  • Page 11 [Apply]: Enters the settings. The window remains open. [Close]: Enters the settings and closes the window. [Quit]: Enters the settings and quits HAP Music Transfer. [10] Transferring music files Descriptions and functions of the Contents Settings window You can select the folder in which music files are stored in your computer and the file formats of the music files to be transferred in the Contents Settings window.
  • Page 12 For details on the compatible file formats, refer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER Help Guide. 5. Help Opens the web browser and displays the website which links to the HAP Music Transfer Help. Select the HAP Music Transfer Help. 6. Operation buttons Windows: [OK]: Enters the settings and closes the window.
  • Page 13 HAP Music Transfer starts transferring music files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER automatically. [Task Priority] sets the priority for the HAP Music Transfer process within the software/hardware processes performed automatically by your computer. (This function is available for Windows only.) 5.
  • Page 14 Erase the transfer history when you want to transfer all music files again. 7. Help Opens the web browser and displays the website which links to the HAP Music Transfer Help. Select the HAP Music Transfer Help. 8. Operation buttons Windows: [OK]: Enters the settings and closes the window.
  • Page 15 Factory Reset function on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER, the sample files will be restored. Do not transfer music files using HAP Music Transfer on your computer while deleting music files in Explorer (for Windows) or in the Finder (for Mac).
  • Page 16 [13] Using menus (Windows) Using the system menu (Windows only) You can use the system menu to access the HAP Music Transfer Help and find the HAP Music Transfer software version. You can select the system menu from any of the Connection, Contents Settings or Transfer Settings windows.
  • Page 17 You can use the context menu, which can be displayed from (the HAP Music Transfer icon) in the task tray, to start file transfer, open the HAP Music Transfer operation window, open the explorer and display the hard disk drive of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER, and more.
  • Page 18 [15] Using menus (Mac) Using menus from the menu bar (Mac only) You can use the menu bar to find the HAP Music Transfer software version, access the HAP Music Transfer Help, and more. 1. Select [HAP Music Transfer], [Settings] or [Help] in the menu bar.
  • Page 19 Descriptions of “HAP Music Transfer” menu The following items can be selected. About HAP Music Transfer: Shows the current version and the copyright year of HAP Music Transfer. Hide HAP Music Transfer: Hides the HAP Music Transfer Window. Hide Others: Hides the windows of other applications currently running on the computer.
  • Page 20 HAP Music Transfer Help: Opens the web browser and displays the website which links to the HAP Music Transfer Help. Select the HAP Music Transfer Help. [16] Using menus (Mac) Using the context menu for the HAP Music Transfer icon...

  • Page 21: Backing Up Data

    The HAP Music Transfer icon differs depending on the status of HAP Music Transfer. : HAP Music Transfer is not transferring music files (stopped). : HAP Music Transfer is standing by for automatic transfer (Transfer Timer has started). : HAP Music Transfer is transferring music files. [17] Backups...
  • Page 22 HDD AUDIO PLAYER for repair or if you do not have the original music files in your computer. You need to use the HAP Music Transfer application installed in your computer for the backup. Make sure that the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is turned on.
  • Page 23 3. Copy the music files from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to the desired folder in your computer by drag and drop. Note Do not transfer music files while backing up music files in the Finder using HAP Music Transfer. Do not transfer music files from your smartphone or tablet while backing up music files in the Finder.
  • Page 24 If you want to return music files you have copied to your computer as a backup to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER, follow the steps below. You need to use the HAP Music Transfer application installed in your computer for returning backup files. Make sure that the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is turned on.
  • Page 25 If you want to return music files you have copied to your computer as a backup to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER, follow the steps below. You need to use the HAP Music Transfer application installed in your computer for returning backup files. Make sure that the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is turned on.

  • Page 26: Error Messages

    There is not enough space on the disk. There is not enough free space on the computer to use HAP Music Transfer. Delete unnecessary files from the hard disk drive of your computer.
  • Page 27 HDD AUDIO PLAYER and the network connection. [23] Dealing with problems Cannot install HAP Music Transfer. Make sure that HAP Music Transfer is compatible with your operating system. Check the system requirements and install HAP Music Transfer on a computer with a compatible operating system installed.

  • Page 28: Connection Window

    Your computer may not be functioning normally. Start other software to check if your computer is functioning normally. Your computer may not be functioning normally. Restart your computer. HAP Music Transfer may not be installed correctly. Uninstall HAP Music Transfer, and then install it again. [26] Dealing with problems The desired HDD AUDIO PLAYER is not displayed in the Connection window.
  • Page 29 If you are using your computer’s firewall function or commercially available firewall software on your computer, HAP Music Transfer may not work properly. If you are using your computer’s firewall function, configure HAP Music Transfer as an “exception.” Refer to your computer’s operating manuals, the operating system help or the computer manufacturer's website for more information.
  • Page 30 HAP Music Transfer. For details on how to quit the applications, refer to the operating manual of each application. Some routers are equipped with a function (privacy separator) to prohibit communications between Wi-Fi terminal devices (such as a computer). Check that the function is disabled.
  • Page 31 [27] Dealing with problems You want to delete music files but do not know how. You can delete music files from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER using HAP Music Transfer. [28] Dealing with problems Music files cannot be transferred correctly.

  • Page 32: Audio Player

    The audio format of the music files may not be supported by the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. Check the supported audio formats in the Contents Settings window. You may not be able to transfer files from HAP Music Transfer if your router is set...
  • Page 33 In this case, disable the low power consumption mode of your router. For details, refer to the operating manual of your router. Make sure not to transfer music files from your smartphone or tablet and HAP Music Transfer at the same time.
  • Page 34 AUDIO PLAYER or the Help for HDD Audio Remote. When you transfer music files the next time, the HAP Music Transfer transfers the changed files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER again if it detects changes to the files in the folder you have selected.
  • Page 35 When you transfer music files the next time, the HAP Music Transfer transfers the changed files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER again if it detects changes to the files in the folder you have selected.
  • Page 36 When you transfer music files the next time, the HAP Music Transfer transfers the changed files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER again if it detects changes to the files in the folder you have selected. Text encoding information may be dropped out while the music file management software is embedding music information.