HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM HAP-S1 About the HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM Features of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM [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
Preparing the remote control [18] Connections Connecting to a computer [19] Connecting speakers [20] Connecting an amplifier [21] Connecting other playback equipment [22] Connecting an external hard disk drive [23] Connecting an external CD drive [24] Connecting headphones [25] Network connections (wired LAN) Required network environment [26] Connecting the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to a network automatically [27] Connecting the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to a network manually [28] Wi-Fi network connections (wireless LAN)
Deleting music files from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER (when operating on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER) [38] Deleting music files from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER (when using the HAP Music Transfer) [39] Playing tracks using SensMe™ channels [40] Playing tracks in playlists [41] Selecting playback methods [42] Registered music file information [43] Standby modes [44] Listening to the sound from externally connected devices [45] Connecting with network audio devices (Media Server function) [46] Music Services Listening to the Spo
Playing tracks in “Favorites” [58] Registered music file information [59] Parts and controls Front panel [60] Rear panel [61] Remote control [62] Home screen [63] Playback screen [64] Playback Options screen [65] Play Queue screen [66] Playback Seek screen [67] Settings menus Network Settings [68] HDD Settings [69] Audio Settings [70] System Settings [71] Network Update [72] Backups Backing up data [73] Backing up music files in the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to your computer (for Windows) [74] Backing up music fi
Specifications/Notes Playable audio file formats [78] Design and specifications [79] Software updates for the HDD AUDIO PLAYER [80] When registering music files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER [81] Precautions on heat buildup [82] Precautions on short circuit of the speakers [83] Notes on the internal hard disk drive [84] Precautions for use [85] Disclaimer regarding services offered by third parties [86] Trademarks [87] Troubleshooting General [88] Sound/playback [89] Connections [90] Hard disk drive [91] Help fo
[1] About the HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM Features of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM Thank you for purchasing this HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM. The HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM is a music player that allows you to transfer and store High-Resolution Audio files, such as DSD, and various other formats of audio files, such as MP3 and FLAC, from your computer and enjoy playback of high quality audio sources.
expansive sound to compressed audio files, such as MP3s, by restoring highfrequency sound and almost imperceptible sound during fade-out, which are usually lost by compression. Easy operation with your smartphone or tablet The HDD Audio Remote application is available to for even easier operation of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM. You can install the application on your smartphone or tablet.
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 Quantization bits: 16 bits, 24 bits ALAC Extensions: .m4a Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.
Quantization bits: 16 bits Note No copy protected files in any of the above formats can be played. If you transfer copy protected files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER, music information of the copy protected files will appear in gray and you will not be able to select it. Only 2ch files in the above formats are supported. Playing formats other than those above may produce noise or even damage the speakers if played at a high volume.
follows: 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 push the jog dial in to enter the selection. 2. Repeat the operations in step 1 to enter a text string. 3. When the character input is done, turn the jog dial left or right to select [OK], and then push the jog dial in to enter the text string. Hint To change the type of characters, use the character type selection button on the bottom left of the keyboard area.
HAP Music Transfer, an application that copies audio files from your computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER, can be used in the following system environment: OS Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Windows 8.
Required network environment 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 play music services (*). * Some music services may not be available depending on your country or region.
transfer rates, reduce the communication range, or cause communication failure. The data transfer rate and communication range may vary depending on the following conditions: Distance between devices Presence of obstacles between devices 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.
What you can do using HAP Music Transfer You can transfer audio files managed and stored on your computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER using the dedicated HAP Music Transfer application. Install the application to your (Windows or Mac) computer. Downloading HAP Music Transfer Download HAP Music Transfer from the following website: Models for the USA and Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/swu/8812 Models for Europe: www.sony.eu/support Models for Asia Pacific: http://www.sony-asia.
Downloading HDD Audio Remote Download HDD Audio Remote from the following websites: Models except for China: For Android devices: Google Play For iPhone/iPod touch/iPad: App Store Models for China: For Android devices: https://service.sony.com.cn For iPhone/iPod touch/iPad: App Store [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.
2. Prep 2. Connecting to a network with a LAN cable (only when using a wired LAN). Make a wired connection between the HDD AUDIO PLAYER and a computer with a LAN cable (supplied). If you want to establish a wireless connection between the HDD AUDIO PLAYER and computer, you can set it in step 4. 3. Prep 3. Turning on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. When all necessary connections are completed, AC power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (mains) and then turn the power on. 4. Prep 4.
files are transferred to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. [12] Preparations Prep 1. Connecting speakers First, you need to connect speakers 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. Connect speakers to the SPEAKERS terminals on the rear panel of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER as shown in the illustration below.
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. Connect the LAN cable (only one cable is supplied) between the LAN (10/100/1000) port on the rear panel of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER and a router.
outlet (mains). 2. Press to turn on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. The power lamp lights up in green. [15] Preparations Prep 4. Configuring the initial settings of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER When you turn on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER for the first time, it automatically enters the initial settings mode. You can configure the initial settings of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER easily by following the instructions on the screen. Refer to each related topic for details on each item of the initial settings. 1.
[16] Preparations Prep 5. Configuring the settings of a computer to use HAP Music Transfer You can transfer music files managed on your computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER using HAP Music Transfer. The music files are saved in the hard disk drive of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER, so you can enjoy playing tracks without worrying about the status of the network connection, even if those tracks are large files with a high sound quality.
What you can do using HDD Audio Remote You can operate the HDD AUDIO PLAYER using your smartphone or tablet by installing HDD Audio Remote, a dedicated application for smartphones and tablets. HDD Audio Remote allows you to browse and play audio files stored in the HDD AUDIO PLAYER from your smartphone or tablet. You can also add tracks to playlists, edit information such as the genre, artist, album and track title of music files, and more. Install the application to your smartphone or tablet.
Note Do not leave the remote control in an extremely hot or humid place. Do not use a new battery and an old one together. Do not mix different kinds of batteries. If you do not intend to use the remote control for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. [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).
: Internet : Modem : Router : LAN cables (only one cable is supplied) : LAN (10/100/1000) port of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER : Computer Using a Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) connection : Internet : Modem : Router : HDD AUDIO PLAYER : Computer [20] Connections Connecting speakers
You need to connect speakers 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. Connect speakers to the SPEAKERS terminals on the rear panel of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER as shown in the illustration below. : SPEAKERS terminals of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER : Speaker cords (not supplied) : Speaker (R) : Speaker (L) Note The HDD AUDIO PLAYER is equipped with a built-in antenna for wireless LAN.
unplugged when connecting any other cord. Connect an amplifier to the D/A DIRECT・LINE OUT jacks on the rear panel of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER using an audio cord (not supplied) as shown in the illustration below. : D/A DIRECT・LINE OUT jacks of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER : Audio cord (not supplied) : Analog input jack of an amplifier Note The HDD AUDIO PLAYER is equipped with a built-in antenna for wireless LAN.
You can connect other playback equipment such as the Super Audio CD player to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER and enjoy playback from that equipment through the speakers or headphones of 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. Only the LPCM 2ch audio format can be played when the signal is input through the OPTICAL IN or COAXIAL IN jack.
: Coaxial digital output jack of other equipment When connecting through LINE IN jacks : LINE IN jacks of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER : Audio cord (not supplied) : Analog output jacks of other equipment [23] Connections Connecting an external hard disk drive You can connect an external hard disk drive (USB storage) to the EXT port on the rear panel of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
when the hard disk drive is deleted. If an external hard disk drive is connected during playback, the playback stops. You cannot simultaneously use multiple external hard disks connected with a USB hub. Connect an external hard disk drive to the EXT port on the rear panel of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER as shown below.
Connect an external CD drive to the EXT port on the rear panel of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER as shown below. : EXT port of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER : External CD drive [25] Connections Connecting headphones You can connect headphones to the PHONES jack on the front panel of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. Note When headphones are connected, no sound is output from the speakers. Connect headphones to the PHONES jack on the front panel of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER as shown below.
[26] Network connections (wired LAN) Required network environment 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 play music services (*). * Some music services may not be available depending on your country or region.
Wi-Fi devices work on the 2.4 GHz band, which is used by a variety of devices. Wi-Fi devices use technology to minimize radio interference from other devices that use the same band. However, radio interference may still cause slower data transfer rates, reduce the communication range, or cause communication failure.
2. Select [Wired Setup]. A selection screen for the connection method appears. 3. Select [Auto]. A network setting configuration screen appears. 4. Select [Next]. A confirmation message for the LAN cable connection appears. 5. Select [Save & Connect]. The HDD AUDIO PLAYER starts connecting to the network. 6. When the network connection is completed, confirm the message about the wired LAN and Internet access on the screen and then select [OK].
6. Enter the IP address. Turn the jog dial to select a value and push it in to enter the selection. When you push the jog dial in, the input segment moves to the next number. When you push the jog dial in at the furthest right segment, the IP address is confirmed and the whole IP address is surrounded by the white box again. 7. If you also want to enter a subnet mask, default gateway or primary/secondary DNS, select the item you want to enter. Repeat the same operations as step 6.
(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. If the receiver is used in an environment with power supply noise from electronic devices or in a noisy network environment, use a shielded-type LAN cable. Wi-Fi (using a wireless LAN network) Compatible standards: IEEE 802.
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. If a communication failure occurs while transferring music files, updating the firmware of your access point may improve the communication status.
Method 3. Setting up a network connection by adding a new access point If your wireless LAN router/access point supports the (WPS) PIN code configuration method If an access point supports the (WPS) PIN (Personal Identification Number) code connection, you can set up a wireless connection by entering the (WPS) PIN code of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER into the wireless LAN router/access point. Confirm the operations of your wireless LAN router/access point, then refer to the following link for details. Method 4.
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. Do not turn the power off while the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is connecting to the network.
3. Select [Select access point]. The HDD AUDIO PLAYER starts searching for available access points. 4. When the list of available network names (SSID) is displayed, select the access point you want to connect to. An input space for a security key (WEP/WPA) appears on the screen. If you have selected an access point with no security key, proceed to step 8. 5. When the input space for the security key (WEP/WPA) is surrounded by a white box, push the jog dial in. An editing display and keyboard appear. 6.
(*1) of the wireless LAN router/access point and the security key (password) (*2) for the network. *1 SSID (Service Set Identifier) is a name that identifies a particular access point. *2 This information should be available from a label on your wireless LAN router/access point, from the operating manual, from the person who set up your wireless network, or from the information provided by your Internet service provider. 1. Select [Settings] - [Network Settings] - [Internet Settings]. 2.
Note You can enter a maximum of 32 alphanumeric characters and/or symbols for a network name (SSID). If the security mode of your wireless LAN router/access point is not included in the options in step 9, change the security configuration of the router. 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. [34] Wi-Fi network connections (wireless LAN) Method 4.
authenticating the connection with each other. When the certification is completed, a confirmation screen of the network name (SSID) and security key (WEP/WPA) appears. 8. Select [Next] on the confirmation screen. 9. When the setup is completed, select [OK] on the screen. Note You cannot cancel the connection after the HDD AUDIO PLAYER has started connecting to the network. Do not turn the power off while the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is connecting to the network.
* 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 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 Bit rate: 64 kbps - 320 kbps Sampling frequency: 44.
No copy protected files in any of the above formats can be played. If you transfer copy protected files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER, music information of the copy protected files will appear in gray and you will not be able to select it. Only 2ch files in the above formats are supported. Playing formats other than those above may produce noise or even damage the speakers if played at a high volume.
smartphone or tablet and HAP Music Transfer at the same time. Do not transfer music files from two or more smartphones or tablets at the same time. 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. You can transfer music files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER by dragging and dropping.
Albums] and then keep selecting items until you reach the desired list. When selecting [Folders]: Select [HAP_Internal] (to select the internal hard disk drive) or [HAP_External] (to select the external hard disk drive), and then select the desired folder or file from the list. When you select a file, playback starts. Note Do not disconnect an external hard disk drive from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER while playing a track stored in the external hard disk drive.
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.
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. 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 delete. 3.
1. Select [SensMe™ channels] in the Home screen. 2. Select the desired channel. Playback of tracks in the channel starts. Details of displayed items You can select from the following channels: Morning/Daytime/Evening/Night/Midnight: Play music for various times of the day. Energetic: Plays uptempo and high-energy music. Relax: Plays calm and relaxing music. Upbeat: Plays cheerful and uplifting music. Mellow: Plays soft and slow-tempo music. Lounge: Plays jazz and easy listening music.
and you cannot change them while playing a channel. These play modes are only active while the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is playing SensMe™ channels. Tracks will be removed from SensMe™ channels in the following cases: The track has been deleted from the hard disk drive of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. The track is stored in an externally connected hard disk drive and this has been disconnected from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. You have performed the Factory Reset or Format External HDD function on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
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. Least played : Tracks that are least frequently played or have never been played. Up to 100 tracks are displayed in ascending order of frequency. Recently played : Tracks that are recently played.
[42] 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, push the jog dial in. 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. Shuffle: You can play tracks in random order (shuffle play).
You can change the sound quality using this function. When the Tone Control Bypass function is set to [On], you cannot set the Tone Control function. Go to: You can go directly from the currently playing track to the genre, artist, album, or folder to which the track belongs. Create a playlist with play queue: You can create a new playlist with the tracks in the play queue. If the play queue contains more than 1,000 tracks, the first 1,000 tracks will be registered in the playlist.
The HDD AUDIO PLAYER analyzes the ID3 tag information, a type of music information metadata contained in music files, and registers the files to [Genres], [Artists], [Albums] and [Tracks]. If music files do not contain ID3 tags or if any of the information is missing, the HDD AUDIO PLAYER automatically accesses the Gracenote server on the Web and obtains music information.
may not be correctly displayed. In such a case, check your music file management software settings, or change the text encoding type by selecting [Settings] [System Settings] - [Text encoding] and copy the file again. 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.
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. The HDD AUDIO PLAYER enters standby after all target music files are transferred and analyzed.
If you select external input while playing a track stored in the hard disk drive or playing a music service, the playback of the track or the music service stops. You cannot record the audio signal input through the external input jacks to the hard disk drive of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. [46] Playing music Connecting with network audio devices (Media Server function) You can use network audio devices (e.g.
: Internet : Modem : Router : Sony audio devices that support SongPal (*) : HDD AUDIO PLAYER (*) : Smartphone or tablet (*) * Must be connected to the same router ( ). Note To use SongPal (SongPal Link function), you need to update the software of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to the latest version. If the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is playing music with network audio devices and left as it is for a certain period of time, the Auto Standby function may turn off the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
6. Start the SongPal app on the mobile device and follow the on-screen instructions. Hint For details on the SongPal Link function and the SongPal app, visit the following website: http://info.songpal.sony.net/help/ [47] Music Services Listening to the Spotify music services With the Spotify music services, you can listen to music in a wide variety of genres available worldwide over the Internet.
[48] Music Services Listening to the TuneIn music services You can connect and listen to worldwide Internet radio streaming programs using TuneIn. Note The TuneIn music services may not be available depending on your country or region. If [Music Services] is not displayed in the Home screen, update the HDD AUDIO PLAYER using the Network Update function in the Settings menu. 1. Select [Music Services] - [TuneIn]. 2. Select [Select Station or Show]. 3.
appear on the list screen. The displayed content length may not match the real status of the content depending on the show. You cannot pause the content. Correct playback may not be possible when listening to a custom URL set on the TuneIn website, another device, etc. via the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. Hint If you select [Favorites] in step 2, the list of stations or shows registered as favorites appears. You can select a radio station or show from the list and start streaming immediately.
1. Connect an external CD drive to the EXT port on the rear panel of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. If an AC adaptor is supplied with your external CD drive, connect it to a power outlet. 2. Insert the CD containing music files that you want to copy into the external CD drive. The message [CD inserted in drive. Copy music from the CD? Selecting "No" allows you to remove the CD.] appears. 3. Select [Yes] and push the jog dial in. A preparation screen for music copy appears. 4. Push the jog dial in.
To remove the CD and return to the Home screen, select [Exit]. Copied music files are stored in the [HAP_Internal/Imported] folder. *1 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.
If you attempt to copy the CD containing the same music files as the already stored ones in a different file format or if music files you copied without using the [Import CD] function are already stored, a duplicate confirmation screen appears. Executing the copy operation will not overwrite the previously copied music files, but multiple songs with the same track name will be displayed next to each other on the file list screens other than the one for displaying folders.
AUDIO PLAYER. If an AC adaptor is supplied with your external CD drive, connect it to a power outlet. 2. Insert the CD containing music files that you want to copy into the external CD drive. The message [CD inserted in drive. Copy music from the CD? Selecting "No" allows you to remove the CD.] appears. 3. Select [Yes] and push the jog dial in. A preparation screen for music copy appears. 4. Push the jog dial in. A selection screen for the format to encode appears. 5. Select either [WAV] or [FLAC] (*1).
Copied music files are stored in the [HAP_Internal/Imported] folder. *1 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.
different file format or if music files you copied without using the [Import CD] function are already stored, a duplicate confirmation screen appears. Executing the copy operation will not overwrite the previously copied music files, but multiple songs with the same track name will be displayed next to each other on the file list screens other than the one for displaying folders.
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. [52] Useful functions Deleting music files from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER (when using the HAP Music Transfer) You can delete music files from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER using the HAP Music Transfer application. 1.
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. 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 delete. 3.
used. Note PCM audio sources with lossless compression obtained at the sampling frequency of 44.1 or 48 kHz are also upscaled to the sound quality equivalent to the HighResolution Audio sources. Only the fine sound restoration feature of the DSEE HX function will be applied to PCM audio sources with lossless compression obtained at the sampling frequency of 88.2 kHz or greater. The DSEE HX function does not work for DSD (DSDIFF, DSF) format files.
to [Off]. Hint You can also set this function using the Playback Options menu during playback.
for DSD (DSDIFF, DSF) format files. The DSEE function does not work for sound input from devices that are connected to the external input jacks of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. 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].
2. Select [Tone Control Bypass]. 3. Select [On]. Hint You can also set this function using the Playback Options menu during playback. [56] Useful functions Using the Tone Control function (Tone Control) You can adjust bass and treble to your desired tone using the Tone Control function. Bass and treble can each be adjusted between levels –10 and +10. 1. Select [Settings] - [Audio Settings] from the Home screen. 2. Select [Tone Control]. The Tone Control screen appears. 3. Push the jog dial in again.
4. Turn the jog dial to adjust the bass and then push it in. The screen changes back to the Tone Control screen. 5. Turn the jog dial to select the “Treble” segment and then repeat the operations in steps 3 and 4. Setting of the bass and treble is complete. Note You cannot set bass and treble while [Tone Control Bypass] in the menu is set to [On]. The frequency of Bass or Treble remains fixed even if you change the level of bass or treble.
The setting on the right will be highlighted. 3. Select a setting from [ (none)], [ ], and [ ]. If you add [ ] to the track, it will be registered to “Favorites.” Note If you change the setting of the track that is currently playing , playback stops and the track will not be played in future. Tracks with added will not be played, as these tracks are not entered in the Play Queue. For example, when you listen to all tracks in an album, tracks with will not be included in the playback of that album.
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. Select [Favorites] in the Home screen. 2. Select a track you want to play. Playback starts. Note If you change the setting of a track in “Favorites” to (none) or , the track will be removed from “Favorites.
The HDD AUDIO PLAYER utilizes music information about the album name, album artist name, album art image, track name, track artist name, track number and track genre from each music file. The method of embedding music information differs depending on the music file management software or tag editing software. Music information is classified on the list screen of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER as follows. Genres: Displays the track genre in [Genres]. Artists: Displays the track artist name in [Artists].
[60] Parts and controls Front panel 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. (Power) button Turns the HDD AUDIO PLAYER on and off. Power lamp When the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is turned on, this lamp lights up in green. LCD display HOME button Displays the Home screen. Jog dial (PUSH ENTER) Turn this dial to select items displayed on the screen. Push the jog dial in to commit a selected item. (Play/Pause) button Starts and pauses playback. DSEE lamp Lights up when the DSEE HX function or the DSEE function is active.
[61] Parts and controls Rear panel 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. OPTICAL IN jack COAXIAL IN jack LAN (10/100/1000) port EXT port ( ) AC IN jack D/A DIRECT・LINE OUT (analog output) L/R jacks The D/A DIRECT・LINE OUT jacks directly output analog signals through the D/A converter without using any internal connectors or signal switchers. This eliminates as many elements that reduce the sound quality as possible. You can use the HDD AUDIO PLAYER as a D/A converter by connecting it to an external amplifier.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. (Power) button Turns the HDD AUDIO PLAYER on and off. (Play/Pause) button Starts and pauses playback. VOLUME +/– buttons Adjusts the volume. MUTING button Mutes the sound. To deactivate the muting, press the MUTING button again or press the VOLUME + button. (cue the beginning of the next track, fast-forward) button Moves to the next track. Fast-forwards when pressed and held.
You can select a Home menu or check the status of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER by using the icons displayed in the Home screen. 1. Home menu display area Displays category menus such as Genres, Artists, Albums and Tracks, and other menu items including the Settings menu.
LAN connection), (wireless LAN connection failed) Icons that indicate the playback status: (playing), (music service being played), (external audio device connected) Icons that indicate the transfer and registration status: (transferring and registering music files), (standby for the transfer (unanalyzed audio content remains)) When music files are added, the number of the files is indicated next to (transferring and registering music files).
[Edit SensMe™ channels]: You can restore the SensMe™ channels of the tracks of the album to the default or deregister the tracks. [Delete]: Delete the album currently selected. Track list screen [Go to]: Displays the list screen of the genre, artist, album, or folder to which the selected track belongs. [Queue next]: Queues the selected track immediately after the currently playing track in the play queue. [Queue last]: Queues the selected track to the end of the play queue.
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. 4. File format information Displays information such as the file format, sampling frequency, bit width, bit rate, etc.
may not always be correct. Hint If you push the jog dial in while the playback screen is displayed, the Playback Options screen appears. If you turn the jog dial for two clicks or more while the playback screen is displayed, the Play Queue screen appears. [65] Parts and controls Playback Options screen If you push the jog dial in while playing a track, the Playback Options screen appears.
You can add to tracks you like. You can also remove or add to track. DSEE HX: You can set the DSEE HX function to [Auto] or [Off]. DSEE: You can set the DSEE function to [Auto] or [Off]. Tone Control Bypass: You can select whether to turn the Tone Control Bypass function [Off] (the sound quality is changed using the Tone Control function) or [On] (the Tone Control function is not used and the sound quality remains the same) Tone Control: You can change the sound quality using this function.
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. These play modes are only active while the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is playing SensMe™ channels. [66] Parts and controls Play Queue screen If you turn the jog dial for two clicks or more while playing a track, the Play Queue screen appears.
selected track from the play queue. If you select [Go to] from the menu, then you can go directly to the genre, artist, album, or folder to which the selected track belongs. [67] Parts and controls Playback Seek screen On the Playback Seek screen, you can change the playback position by turning the jog dial. Move the seek mark with the jog dial, and then push and hold the jog dial in. This changes the playback position to the seek mark location and exits the Playback Seek screen.
network (Device Name) [69] Settings menus HDD Settings Viewing the hard disk drive status (View HDD Status) Rescanning a hard disk drive (Rescan HDD) Formatting an external hard disk drive (Format External HDD) Removing the information on the external hard disk drive (Remove External HDD Info) Removing the external hard disk drive safely (Remove External HDD Safely) [70] Settings menus Audio Settings Using the DSEE HX function Using the DSEE function Using the Tone Control Bypass function (Tone Control
Using the Fade In/Out function (Fade In/Out) [71] Settings menus System Settings Selecting the language to be displayed on the screen (Language) Selecting the text encoding type of music information (Text encoding) Controlling the brightness (Brightness) Setting Network Standby mode (Network Standby) Setting the Auto Standby function (Auto Standby) Setting the Sleep timer (Sleep) Setting the automatic access function to the Gracenote server (Auto Gracenote Access) Setting the Media Server function (Media
Updating the software (Network Update) [73] 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. Make sure you have a back up before sending the HDD AUDIO PLAYER for repair.
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 Explorer using HAP Music Transfer. Do not transfer music files from your smartphone or tablet while backing up music files in Explorer. Set the [Auto Standby] function of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to [Off] when you make a backup.
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. Set the [Auto Standby] function of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to [Off] when you make a backup.
3. Copy the music files from your computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER by drag and drop. 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.
3. Copy the music files from your computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER by drag and drop. 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.
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 Quantization bits: 16 bits, 24 bits ALAC Extensions: .m4a Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.
Quantization bits: 16 bits Note No copy protected files in any of the above formats can be played. If you transfer copy protected files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER, music information of the copy protected files will appear in gray and you will not be able to select it. Only 2ch files in the above formats are supported. Playing formats other than those above may produce noise or even damage the speakers if played at a high volume.
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 500 GB (*) * Some portions of the capacity are used for data management. Therefore, the capacity a user can use is less than 500 GB.
Stereo jack: 8 ohms or higher EXT port Type A USB, Hi-Speed USB General and others Power requirements Models for the USA and Canada: AC 120 V 60 Hz Models for Europe, Australia, and New Zealand: AC 230 V 50/60 Hz Models for China: AC 220 V 50 Hz Power consumption Models for the USA and Canada On: 80 W During standby mode (when [Network Standby] is set to [Off]): 0.3 W During standby mode (when [Network Standby] is set to [On] and a wired LAN is used): 2.
[80] Specifications/Notes Software updates for the HDD AUDIO PLAYER When updating the software of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is possible by performing the Network Update function, [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.
[82] Specifications/Notes Precautions on heat buildup Although the HDD AUDIO PLAYER heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction. If you continuously use the HDD AUDIO PLAYER at a high volume, the temperature of the top, sides and bottom of the cabinet rises considerably (*). To avoid burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet. Also, do not place the HDD AUDIO PLAYER in a closed area. To prevent heat buildup inside the HDD AUDIO PLAYER, use the HDD AUDIO PLAYER in a wellventilated place.
place the HDD AUDIO PLAYER in an unstable place. Do not impose a sudden temperature change (10°C (50°F) or more /hour) to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. Doing so may cause moisture condensation. Disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet (wall socket) before moving the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. Make sure of the following before unplugging the AC power plug. 1 minute has passed since you turned off the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. The LCD screen is turned off. Do not replace or add hard disk drives on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
If you do not have the original data on your computer anymore, we recommend you copy the data on the hard disk drive of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to your computer and back that up. Make sure you back up your data as stated above before sending the HDD AUDIO PLAYER for repair. For details on how to copy contents in the hard disk drive of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to your computer, refer to the topics in the related links shown below.
Trademarks ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, ATRAC Advanced Lossless and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “DSEE” and “DSEE HX” are registered trademarks 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.
https://developer.spotify.com/esdk-third-party-licenses/ Spotify and Spotify logos are trademarks of the Spotify Group (*). * This function may not be available in some countries/regions. T-1380008 All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. In this Help Guide, TM and ® marks are not specified. [88] Troubleshooting General The power is automatically turned off. The power is automatically turned on. The remote control does not work.
[89] Troubleshooting Sound/playback No sound is output or sound is interrupted. There is severe humming or noise. Cannot play tracks. Some tracks are not displayed. Playback stopped. Tracks belonging to the same album are registered to different albums. Tracks belonging to different albums are registered to one album. The album art image displayed on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is different from that displayed in the music file management software on your computer or does not display.
[90] Troubleshooting Connections Your computer cannot connect to the network after you press the WPS button. You cannot connect to the network or the network connection is unstable. The wireless router you want to connect to is not shown in the wireless network list. It takes a long time to transfer and register music files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. You want to turn off the Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) function but do not know how.
[92] Troubleshooting 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.
is in standby mode. 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.
Note If you forcibly shut down the HDD AUDIO PLAYER while music files are being transferred, the files or setting configurations may not be saved in or applied to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. [96] 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.
[97] Dealing with problems/Inquiries Other messages If the HDD AUDIO PLAYER detects an abnormality in the internal or external hard disk drives, one of the following messages appears. Cannot complete formatting. Some errors were found in the external HDD. A malfunction may have occurred in the external hard disk drive. Use another external hard disk drive. Cannot complete rescanning. Some errors were found in the HDD. The following may be reasons for the malfunction.
"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. To update the software, select either [Now] or [Later]. If you have selected [Now]: Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to update the software.
wired LAN or Wi-Fi (wireless LAN). There are multiple connection methods. Select a suitable connection method for the network you are using. 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.
2. Select [View Network Status]. A screen indicating various network status items appears. When you have confirmed the network status, select [Close] to close the screen. Changing the device name of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER that is displayed on a network (Device Name) You can edit the device name of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER that is displayed on a network. 1. Select [Settings] - [Network Settings] in the Home screen. 2. Select [Device Name]. The current network device name is displayed. 3.
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. 1. Select [Settings] - [HDD Settings] in the Home screen. 2. Select [View HDD Status]. A screen indicating the status of the internal and external hard disk drives appears. When you have confirmed the hard disk drive status, select [Close] to close the screen.
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.
Hint If you use a computer to add or delete music files on an external hard disk drive that was previously connected to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER, then connect the external hard disk drive to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER again, perform [Rescan External HDD (differing items)]. Rescanning for differing items keeps music information, playlist information, the favorite status ( ) and edited SensMe™ channels information on the music files other than those that were added/deleted.
When starting to format the hard disk drive, playback of music files stops. If no external hard disk drive is connected, [Format External HDD] is disabled and grayed out in step 2. Formatting an external hard disk drive only deletes the database of the external hard disk drive currently connected to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. The HDD AUDIO PLAYER keeps the information (database) of other external hard disk drives that have been used.
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. Select [Remove External HDD Safely]. A message confirming the safe removal appears on the screen. 3. Select [OK]. 4. Disconnect the external hard disk drive.
figures are images of sound using the DSEE function. Note Only the fine sound restoration feature of the DSEE function will be applied to PCM audio sources with lossless compression. The DSEE function does not work for DSD (DSDIFF, DSF) format files. The DSEE function does not work for sound input from devices that are connected to the external input jacks of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
Note You cannot set the DSEE HX function and the DSEE function concurrently to [Auto]. Setting the DSEE function to [Auto] changes the DSEE HX function setting to [Off]. Hint You can also set this function using the Playback Options menu during playback. Using the Tone Control Bypass function (Tone Control Bypass) When the Tone Control Bypass function is set to [On], the Tone Control function is disabled and you can listen to the original sound as it is.
The Tone Control screen appears. 3. Push the jog dial in again. The Tone Control setup screen appears with the bass gain icon ( highlighted. ) 4. Turn the jog dial to adjust the bass and then push it in. The screen changes back to the Tone Control screen. 5. Turn the jog dial to select the “Treble” segment and then repeat the operations in steps 3 and 4. Setting of the bass and treble is complete. Note You cannot set bass and treble while [Tone Control Bypass] in the menu is set to [On].
Using the Gapless Playback function (Gapless Playback) 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. 1. Select [Settings] - [Audio Settings] in the Home screen. 2. Select [Gapless Playback]. 3. Select a Gapless Playback setting from [Off] and [Auto].
If you set the Volume Normalization function to [Auto], the recording level of tracks or albums is analyzed when the music files are transferred and registered to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER, and the volume level is adjusted to minimize the difference in volume between each track or album during playback.
3. Select [USB Digital Output]. 4. Select [Auto]. Descriptions of menu settings Selectable menu items are described below. Auto: If a USB digital audio device is connected, audio signals are output to the connected device for playback.
You cannot output audio signals, which are input from the audio device connected to the input jacks on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER, to the connected USB digital audio device for playback because they are designed to be sent to the analog output terminals on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER at all times. You cannot use a USB digital audio device to play the contents that are unavailable for playback (grayed out) on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
Although you select the language to be displayed on the screen in the initial settings, you can also change the language later by following the steps below. 1. Select [Settings] - [System Settings] in the Home screen. 2. Select [Language]. 3. Select [English] (*1), [Español], [Français], [Deutsch], [日本語] or [中文] (*2).
Mid: The backlight of the display is set to medium brightness. High: The backlight of the display is bright and the power consumption is high. Max: The backlight of the display is at its brightest. The power consumption is the highest of all of the settings (factory default setting). Note The power lamp lights up even if the brightness of the screen is set to [Off].
Selectable menu items are described below. On: The HDD AUDIO PLAYER is connected to the network at all times, even when the unit is turned off. This allows you to start up or operate the HDD AUDIO PLAYER from the HAP Music Transfer or HDD Audio Remote application. This mode also reduces the startup time of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. Off: The power consumption is lower than when Network Standby mode is set to [On], but the startup time when the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is turned on is longer (factory default setting).
Note To use the Wake on LAN function, you need a Wake on LAN application available on the market. Be sure to install the application on your computer before you use the Wake on LAN function. Setting the Auto Standby function (Auto Standby) If you set the Auto Standby function to [On], if you do not operate the HDD AUDIO PLAYER and do not play tracks for approximately 20 minutes (factory default setting), the unit is automatically turned off and enters standby mode to reduce the power consumption. 1.
When the Sleep timer is working Transferring music files from a computer Playing music via external input Hint 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 PLAYER, or by operating HDD Audio Remote (only when the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is in Network Standby mode).
The HDD AUDIO PLAYER is manually turned off. The product is reset. (The factory reset function is performed.) The Sleep timer is set to off. Hint When the remaining time until the sleep timer activates is less than 60 seconds, the remaining time is shown on the screen. You can set the Sleep timer from the Playback Options menu while playing a track.
Displaying the current system information (System Information) You can confirm the current system information of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER including the software version, the network device name, the MAC address of the wired and wireless LAN, the device ID, the network connection status, your current IP address and the amount of free space on the internal and external hard disk drives. 1. Select [Settings] - [System Settings] in the Home screen. 2. Select [System Information]. 3.
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. Select [Settings] - [System Settings] in the Home screen. 2. Select [Factory Reset]. 3. Select [Yes]. The Factory Reset waiting screen appears. 4. When the Factory Reset complete screen appears, select [OK]. When the Factory Reset is complete, the HDD AUDIO PLAYER restarts automatically.
and then select [OK]. The HDD AUDIO PLAYER connects to the network and starts downloading the new version of the software. Installation will start automatically after downloading is complete. You can confirm the progress status on the screen. After the software update is complete, the HDD AUDIO PLAYER restarts automatically. Note Do not turn the HDD AUDIO PLAYER off or disconnect the LAN cable during the software update. This may cause a malfunction.
The power is automatically turned on. If the [Network Standby] function is set to [On], the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is turned on when it is operated through HDD Audio Remote or music files are transferred through HAP Music Transfer. The remote control does not work. Point the remote control at the remote sensor on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. 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.
want to transfer music files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER by dragging and dropping but do not know how. (for Mac).” You want to transfer music files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER by dragging and dropping but do not know how. (for Windows) 1. Open the context menu of HAP Music Transfer from (the HAP Music Transfer icon) on the task tray of your computer and then select [Explore HAP]. The Explorer window opens and icon(s) of the available shared folder(s) appear.
Do not transfer music files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER by dragging and dropping from two or more computers at the same time. You want to transfer music files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER by dragging and dropping but do not know how. (for Mac) 1. Open the context menu of HAP Music Transfer from (the HAP Music Transfer icon) on the Dock of your computer and then select [Explore HAP]. The Finder opens and icon(s) of the available shared folder(s) appear.
music files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER by dragging and dropping. Do not transfer music files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER by dragging and dropping from two or more computers at the same time. Cannot operate the HDD AUDIO PLAYER through HDD Audio Remote. Make sure that the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is turned on. Check the network connection. Make sure that the smartphone/tablet where HDD Audio Remote is installed is connected to the same network as the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
Press MUTING on the remote control to cancel the muting function. Check that headphones are not connected. If headphones are connected, sound is not output from the speakers. Check that the correct input jack(s) are being used. Check that the cord(s) are connected to the correct input jack(s) on the selected equipment. Check that both the HDD AUDIO PLAYER and the connected equipment are turned on. Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency or audio format is changed.
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. Tracks that are identified as unplayable tracks by the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. Tracks cannot be played if the music files are corrupted or the HDD AUDIO PLAYER fails to read the data because of vibration.
playback is stopped. If you change the favorite status of the currently playing track to , the playback is stopped. If you delete a track, album, or folder while playing, playback will be stopped. Playback will 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.
Tracks belonging to different albums are registered to one album. The album name and album artist name embedded in the music files are same on multiple albums. Select the target album with HDD Audio Remote, and then edit the album name or album artist name 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.
management software if you are using that on your computer. * 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. The track name or album name displayed on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is different from that displayed in the music file management software on your computer or does not display.
albums or edit SensMe™ channels, an error message is displayed and you cannot perform the operation. You cannot obtain music information, merge albums or edit SensMe™ channels while (the icon that indicates that a transfer or registration is in progress) is displayed. Perform the operation after this icon disappears from the display.
Your computer cannot connect to the network after you press the WPS button. If you connect the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to the network using the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function, the wireless settings of your wireless LAN router/access point may change automatically, and as a result, your computer may not be able to connect to the network. In this case, change the wireless settings of your computer accordingly. You cannot connect to the network or the network connection is unstable.
Press the BACK button to return to the previous screen, and try [Select access point] again. If the wireless LAN router/access point you want is still not detected, select [Add a new access point.] from the network list to add a new wireless LAN router/access point. The wireless LAN router/access point may be set to “stealth mode.” Confirm the setting of the wireless LAN router/access point and if the “stealth mode” is set to on, release the setting.
The album and artist names that you edited with HDD Audio Remote appear on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER as they were edited, but not on a network audio device. What you edit with HDD Audio Remote is managed as metadata in the database and the actual file information is kept unchanged. Depending on the network audio device, the album and artist names to be displayed on the playback screen are retrieved not from the media server but directly from files, thus they may not appear as they were edited.
The audio file format may not be compatible with the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. Music files that have file extensions not supported by HAP Music Transfer or the HDD Audio Remote application installed on your smartphone or tablet cannot be transferred to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. The read attributes of some files or folders may be not permitted. An external hard disk drive that has been used with the HDD AUDIO PLAYER cannot be used with your computer.
not appear even after scanning the drive, try the following: Select [Special Mode] - [Clear Database], and then rescan the hard disk drive. If the problem still persists, perform [Factory Reset], and then rescan the hard disk drive. (*) If you use a computer to add or delete music files on an external hard disk drive that was previously connected to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER, then connect the external hard disk drive to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER again, the information does not appear correctly.
Settings function (Special Mode) If a problem with the HDD AUDIO PLAYER cannot be solved using the troubleshooting instructions, you can perform the [Special Mode] function. 1. During standby mode, press while pressing HOME. The Special Mode screen appears. 2. Select [Clear Database] or [Reset to Default Settings]. After [Clear Database] or [Reset to Default Settings] is completed, restart the HDD AUDIO PLAYER according to the instructions that appear in the display.
Factory Reset function. 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 For customers in Asia Pacific: http://www.sony-asia.com/support For customers in China: https://service.sony.com.
2. Select [Text encoding]. 3. Select [Japanese (Shift-JIS)], [Chinese (GB18030)] (*1), [Latin (ISO-8859-1)] (*2) or [Unicode (UTF-8)]. *1 Factory default setting (models for China) *2 Factory default setting (models except for China) Hint As the WAV LIST chunk does not contain explicit information about which text coding type is used, every music file management software application uses the text encoding type that it assumes to be appropriate in its own way for reading music information.
Options 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. Be sure to use an external CD drive that is powered through the AC adaptor and connect it to a power outlet.
