Sony PHA-2 Operating Instructions

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Features
ˎ USB Audio 192 kHz/24 bit, DSD compatible ˋ
Portable Headphone Amplifier
ˎ iPhone/iPad/iPod* and "WALKMAN" Digital connection ˋ
ˎ High-quality analog circuit with dedicated master clock ˋ
Operating Instructions
ˎ High-quality operational amplifier used for line-out signal ˋ
ˎ Selected parts for high quality sound ˋ
* When connecting iPhone/iPad/iPod, use the USB cable supplied with
iPhone/iPad/iPod.
Parts and Controls
©2014 Sony Corporation Printed in China
PHA-2
For the customers in the USA
Owner's Record
The serial number is located at the bottom of the unit.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to
them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. PHA-2
Serial No.
Information
If you have any questions about this product, you may call:
 Input select switch
Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or
 iPhone/iPad/iPod connecting port
http://www.sony.com/
 (USB) port (for connecting to a computer, and charging
Declaration of Conformity
the unit)
Trade Name: SONY
 "WALKMAN" connecting port
Model No.: PHA-2
 GAIN select switch
Responsible Sony Electronics Inc.
For details, see "Listening to Music."
Party:
 OUTPUT SELECT switch
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,
For details, see "Listening to Music."
CA 92127 USA
 POWER indicator
Telephone 858-942-2230
Lights up green when the power is turned on.
No.:
When the power is turned on, you can check the battery level
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
by the number of times the indicator flashes.
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any Indicator
interference received, including interference that may cause
Three flashes
undesired operation.
Two flashes
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
one flash
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Always flashes
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
 Power/Volume knob
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable Turns on/off the unit, and adjusts the volume.
protection against harmful interference in a residential Rotate the power/volume knob clockwise to turn on the
power; rotate it further to increase the volume.
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
Rotate the power/volume knob counterclockwise to decrease
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful the volume; rotate it further until it clicks to turn off the
interference to radio communications. However, there is no power.
 CHG (charge) indicator
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to Lights up red while you are charging the unit.
 AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack
radio or television reception, which can be determined by
 PHONES (headphones) jack
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
ˋ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ˋ
ˋ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ˋ
ˋ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different ˋ
from that to which the receiver is connected.
ˋ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for ˋ
help.
Charging the Unit
The unit contains a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which
should be charged before using it for the first time. The CHG
(charge) indicator lights up red while you are charging the unit,
and the indicator turns off automatically when charging is
completed.
Charging is completed in about 7 hours when connected to a
computer, or in about 3.5 hours when connected to an AC outlet
using the recommended USB AC adaptor (optional).
If the battery is not charging properly, the CHG (charge) indicator
will flash in red.
1
Rotate the power/volume knob counterclockwise
until it clicks to turn off the unit.
While the unit is on, the battery is not charged.
If you turn on the unit while the unit is charging, the charge is
interrupted.
Front of the unit
2
Connect the unit to your booted computer using the
micro-USB cable (supplied).
Rear of the unit
Computer
Micro-USB cable (supplied)
Battery level When the battery cannot be charged
Full
Check the following.
ˎ Check that the unit and your computer are firmly connected ˋ
Middle
using the micro-USB cable (supplied).
Low
Use only the micro-USB cable (supplied). Do not charge the
It is necessary to charge the unit.
unit using any other USB cable.
It is necessary to charge the unit. If you
ˎ Check that the computer is turned on and not in standby, sleep ˋ
continue to use the unit without charging,
or hibernation mode.
the unit will turn off after a few minutes.
If the computer enters standby, sleep, or hibernation mode
while the unit is connected to the computer, the charging will
not be completed properly. Check the setting of the computer
before connecting to the unit. The CHG (charge) indicator will
turn off automatically when the computer enters standby,
sleep, or hibernation mode. In this case, charge the unit again.
ˎ Check that the unit and the computer are directly connected, ˋ
and not via a USB hub.
Connect the unit directly to a computer, using the micro-USB
cable (supplied). Charging may not be completed properly by
an indirect connection, such as via a USB hub.
To charge the battery from an AC outlet
Use the USB AC adaptor AC-UD20 (optional). For details, refer to
the Operating Instructions supplied with the USB AC adaptor.
Rear of the unit
AC-UD20
Micro-USB cable (supplied)
Notes
ˎ To charge the battery, turn off the unit, then connect to a computer using ˋ
the micro-USB cable (supplied), or an AC outlet using the recommended
USB AC adaptor (optional).
Otherwise, the battery may not be charged properly. In this case, the CHG
(charge) indicator will flash in red.
ˎ If the unit is not used for a long time, the CHG (charge) indicator may take a ˋ
while to light up red when you connect it to your computer. In this case, do
not disconnect the micro-USB cable from the unit, and wait until the CHG
(charge) indicator lights up red.
ˎ Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 °C to 35 °C. If ˋ
you try to charge the battery outside this range, the CHG (charge) indicator
may flash in red and the battery will not charge.
ˎ When the battery is full, the CHG (charge) indicator may not light up red. ˋ
ˎ When charging has finished, the CHG (charge) indicator may flash in red. ˋ
This is not malfunction.
ˎ When storing the unit for a long time, avoid a place subject to high ˋ
temperatures. When storing the unit for more than 1 year, charge the
battery every six months to prevent over discharge.
Before going outside
Check the battery level by the following.
1
Disconnect the micro-USB cable (supplied) from the
(USB) port of the unit.
2
Turn on the unit, and check the battery level by the
number of times the POWER indicator flashes.
For details on checking the battery level by the POWER
indicator, see "Parts and Controls."
3
Connect the iPod to the iPhone/iPad/iPod connecting
Connecting to an Audio Device
port using the USB cable supplied with iPhone/iPad/
iPod.
You can enjoy music with the unit by connecting the audio
device to the unit. An audio device can be connected to the unit
iPod
by the following four methods.
Connecting to a high resolution supported
"WALKMAN":
High resolution supported "WALKMAN"
You can connect the unit to the "WALKMAN" using the digital
output USB cable for "WALKMAN" (supplied). The digital audio
data from the "WALKMAN" is transferred directly to the unit, and
the unit outputs the analog audio converted by the internal DA
converter of the unit.
Connecting to an iPhone/iPad/iPod:
iPod
You can connect the unit to the iPhone/iPad/iPod using the USB
cable supplied with iPhone/iPad/iPod. The digital audio data
from the iPhone/iPad/iPod is transferred directly to the unit, and
the unit outputs the analog audio converted by the internal DA
converter of the unit.
Connecting to a computer: Computer
Compatible iPhone/iPad/iPod models
You can connect the unit to a computer using the micro-USB
You can use the unit with only the following models. Update
cable (supplied). The unit is compatible with High-Resolution
your iPhone, iPad or iPod to the latest software before use.
Audio format, USB audio up to 192 kHz/24 bit, DSD compatible.
ˎ iPhone 5 ˋ
When playing music files on your Windows computer with the
ˎ iPhone 4S ˋ
unit, you need to download and install the driver software for
ˎ iPhone 4 ˋ
Windows "Sony Portable Headphone Amplifier USB Audio 2.0
ˎ iPhone 3GS ˋ
Driver" on a Windows computer.
ˎ iPad (4th generation) ˋ
When playing High-Resolution Audio format data on your
ˎ iPad mini ˋ
computer with the unit, you need to download and install
ˎ iPad (3rd generation) ˋ
"Hi-Res Audio Player" on your computer.
ˎ iPad 2 ˋ
Connecting to other devices: ˎ iPad ˋ
Other devices
ˎ iPod touch (5th generation) ˋ
You can connect the unit to devices, such as smartphones and
ˎ iPod touch (4th generation) ˋ
portable music players, etc., using the stereo mini cable
(supplied), and enjoy music from the device with the unit. Notes
ˎ If noise is generated, turn off the connected iPod, then turn it on again. ˋ
High resolution supported "WALKMAN" ˎ The unit only supports the audio playback function of an iPod. ˋ
ˎ You cannot transfer music to your iPod from the unit. ˋ
By using the digital output USB cable for "WALKMAN" (supplied), ˎ Do not connect an iPod that is not supported. The unit is not guaranteed to ˋ
work with an iPod that is not supported.
the unit can amplify the signal directly without the built-in
ˎ Sony is not liable for damage/erasure of recorded data caused by using an ˋ
amplifier of the "WALKMAN."
iPod connected to the unit.
ˎ Do not disconnect the iPod while operating. To connect/disconnect the iPod ˋ
Compatible "WALKMAN" models
to/from the unit, stop playback, then turn off the unit to prevent damage to
NWZ-F880 series
data.
(as of September 2013)
ˎ If the sound is distorted, set the equalizer to "OFF" or "Flat" on your iPod. ˋ
Depending on the country/region, some models may not be
ˎ Turn on your iPhone/iPod touch before connecting it to the unit. ˋ
available.
ˎ Depending on the iPod, the sound may become loud suddenly when you ˋ
When connecting a "WALKMAN" model other than NWZ-F880 adjust the volume.
ˎ If the battery level of the iPod is too low, charge the iPod. ˋ
series, follow the connecting method described in Other devices .
ˎ Music volume may vary depending on the ring tone of the iPhone and its ˋ
1
Turn on the "WALKMAN."
application. Refer to the operating instructions of your iPhone.
ˎ If the iPhone is set to silent mode, the ring tone may not be heard from the ˋ
2
Set the input select switch to the position of the
headphones.
"WALKMAN" connecting port (second position from ˎ For details on operating the iPod, refer to the operating instructions of your ˋ
iPod.
the left).
ˎ An iPod will not be charged when connected to the unit. ˋ
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ˎ If you are listening to music too loudly, the battery may drain even if the ˋ
Connect the "WALKMAN" to the "WALKMAN"
unit is connected to a computer, or an AC outlet using the recommended
connecting port using the digital output USB cable
USB AC adaptor (optional).
for "WALKMAN" (supplied). ˎ If the battery level is too low, the unit may not turn on even when ˋ
connected to a computer, or an AC outlet using the recommended USB AC
"WALKMAN" adaptor (optional). In this case, charge the unit. For details, see "Charging
the Unit."
Computer
Rear of the unit
For information about the operating environment, see
"Specifications" overleaf.
1
Start your computer.
2
Download and install the driver software for
Windows "Sony Portable Headphone Amplifier USB
Audio 2.0 Driver" on a Windows computer.
Note
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ˎ If the driver software is not installed on your computer, music files ˋ
played on the computer will not be output from the unit.
When connecting to Macintosh, skip this step, and proceed to
Digital output USB cable for "WALKMAN" (supplied) step 3.
Notes
Visit the following Web sites, and download the driver
ˎ The unit only supports the audio playback function of the "WALKMAN." ˋ
ˎ Turn on your "WALKMAN" before operating the unit. software. Communication fees to download are required
ˋ
ˎ Sony is not liable for damage/erasure of recorded data caused by using a ˋ separately.
"WALKMAN" connected to the unit.
http://www.sony.com/support/
ˎ Some operations may not be possible with the unit, even if you use a ˋ
For details on installing, refer to the download pages.
supported "WALKMAN."
3
Set the input select switch to the position of the
ˎ Depending on the "WALKMAN," Dynamic Normalizer, Equalizer, VPT ˋ
(Virtualphones Technology), DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) or
(USB) port (right edge position).
speaker output optimizer, etc., may be set to on. If the sound is distorted,
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set these to off.
Connect your computer to the
ˎ Sound is not output from the headphone jack of the "WALKMAN" when it is ˋ
micro-USB cable (supplied).
connected to the unit.
ˎ You cannot adjust the volume of the "WALKMAN" when a "WALKMAN" is ˋ
connected to the unit.
ˎ The "WALKMAN" will not be charged when connected to the unit. ˋ
ˎ If you are listening to music too loudly, the battery may drain even if the ˋ
unit is connected to a computer, or an AC outlet using the recommended
USB AC adaptor (optional).
ˎ If the battery level is too low, the unit may not turn on even when ˋ
connected to a computer, or an AC outlet using the recommended USB AC
adaptor (optional). In this case, charge the unit. For details, see "Charging
the Unit."
iPod
Computer
For details on compatible models, see "Compatible iPhone/iPad/
iPod models."
In the Operating Instructions, iPhone, iPad, and iPod are
collectively described as "iPod," except in special cases.
1
Turn on the iPod.
2
Set the input select switch to the position of the
iPhone/iPad/iPod connecting port (second position
from the right).
To play High-Resolution Audio format data
When playing the High-Resolution Audio format data on your
computer with the unit, you need to download and install
"Hi-Res Audio Player" to your computer.
Visit the following Web sites, and download the software.
Communication fees to download are required separately.
http://www.sony.com/support/
Rear of the unit
For details on installing, refer to the download pages.
Tip
ˎ The unit supports USB 2.0 (USB 2.0 High Speed) as an audio device. ˋ
Notes
ˎ If you are listening to music loudly with the unit connected to a computer, ˋ
the POWER indicator may flash or the sound may be interrupted. This is not
a malfunction. In this case, turn down the volume.
ˎ The unit is not guaranteed to operate via a USB hub or USB cable extension. ˋ
Use the supplied USB cable only.
ˎ Do not disconnect a USB device while operating. To disconnect a USB device ˋ
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from the unit, stop playback, then turn off the unit to prevent damage to
data.
ˎ Digitally broadcast sound may not be output from a computer's USB port. In ˋ
this case, connect the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack of the unit to the analog
audio output of the computer. For details on connecting, see
USB cable supplied with iPhone/iPad/iPod
.
Other devices
ˎ If you are listening to music too loudly, the battery may drain even if the ˋ
unit is connected to a computer.
ˎ If the battery level is too low, the unit may not turn on even when ˋ
connected to a computer, or an AC outlet using the recommended USB AC
ˎ iPod touch (3rd generation) ˋ
adaptor (optional). In this case, charge the battery. For details, see "Charging
ˎ iPod touch (2nd generation) ˋ
the Unit."
ˎ iPod classic 120GB / 160GB ˋ
ˎ Be careful not to trip over a connecting cord. ˋ
(2009)
ˎ iPod nano (7th generation) ˋ Other devices
ˎ iPod nano (6th generation) ˋ
ˎ iPod nano (5th generation) ˋ You can enjoy listening to an audio device, such as a
smartphones or portable music player, with the unit. Before
ˎ iPod nano (4th generation) ˋ
connecting, turn down the volume on the device and turn off the
ˎ iPod nano (3rd generation) ˋ
unit.
(as of July 2013) Note
ˎ You can listen to the audio input from an audio device connected to the ˋ
AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack of the unit with only the headphones connected to
the PHONES jack of the unit.
1
Turn on the audio device.
2
Set the input select switch to AUDIO IN.
3
Connect the audio device to the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT
jack using the stereo mini cable (supplied).
Other device
Stereo mini cable (supplied)
Notes
ˎ If you connect the unit via a device with a built-in radio or tuner, broadcasts ˋ
may not be received, or sensitivity may be reduced significantly.
ˎ If there is noise in broadcasts, locate the unit farther away from the ˋ
connected device and check whether reception improves.
ˎ If you are listening to music too loudly, the battery may drain even if the ˋ
unit is connected to a computer, or an AC outlet using the recommended
USB AC adaptor (optional).
ˎ If the battery level is too low, the unit may not turn on even when ˋ
connected to a computer, or an AC outlet using the recommended USB AC
adaptor (optional). In this case, charge the unit. For details, see "Charging
the Unit."
(USB) port using the
Rear of the unit
3 4
Micro-USB cable (supplied)
2
Rear of the unit
Front of the unit
3