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
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) Required network environment [29] Selecting a W
Selecting playback methods [42] Registered music file information [43] Standby modes [44] Listening to the sound from externally connected devices [45] Internet radio Listening to the TuneIn Internet radio programs [46] Music copy from a CD Copying music files from a CD [47] Useful functions Copying music files from a CD [48] Deleting music files from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER (when operating on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER) [49] Deleting music files from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER (when using the HAP Music Transfer) [50]
Play Queue screen [64] Settings menus Network Settings [65] HDD Settings [66] Audio Settings [67] System Settings [68] Network Update [69] Backups Backing up data [70] Backing up music files in the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to your computer (for Windows) [71] Backing up music files in the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to your computer (for Mac) [72] Returning backup music files from your computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER (for Windows) [73] Returning backup music files from your computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER (for Mac) [74] S
Connections [87] Hard disk drive [88] Help for HAP Music Transfer/HDD Audio Remote [89] If the problem is not solved [90] Dealing with problems/Inquiries Standby modes [91] Forced shutdown of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER [92] Messages for protecting the HDD AUDIO PLAYER [93] Other messages [94] When a notification about a new version of the software appears on the display [95] Customer support websites [96] [1] About the HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM Features of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM Thank you for purchasing thi
playback that is not affected by the network environment. * You can use HAP Music Transfer, an application designed for HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM, to automatically transfer audio files from your computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM. High quality audio playback The HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM can play High-Resolution Audio files such as 192 kHz/24 bit, 96 kHz/24 bit, or DSD (Direct Stream Digital) audio files.
with sampling frequencies up to 96 kHz for signals input through the OPTICAL IN jack. 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz sampling frequencies are not supported.) Playing other formats may produce noise or even damage the speakers if played at a high volume. DSD (DSF, DSDIFF) Extensions: .dsf, .diff Sampling frequency: 2.8224 MHz, 5.6448 MHz LPCM (WAV, AIFF) Extensions: .wav, .aif, .aiff Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.
ATRAC (ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, ATRAC Advanced Lossless) Extensions: .oma, .aa3 Bit rate: 48 kbps - 352 kbps (ATRAC3plus) Bit rate: 132 kbps (ATRAC3) Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz 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.
When the character input screen appears during operations, enter characters as 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.
AUDIO PLAYER, can be used in the following system environment: OS Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Windows 8.
Note You need to connect the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to a network that can access the Internet if you want to listen to Internet radio programs (*). * The Internet radio service may not be available depending on your country or region. Wired LAN (using a LAN cable) LAN (10/100/1000) port: 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T (The network speed may differ depending on the network environment.) LAN cable: We recommend using a LAN cable that is Cat5 or higher.
Communications may be cut off depending on signal conditions. The HDD AUDIO PLAYER does not support 5 GHz band Wi-Fi. The data transfer rate for IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n (2.4 GHz) devices may be affected by interference when used with IEEE 802.11b products. Also, products using IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n automatically lower the transfer rate to maintain compatibility with IEEE 802.11b products. The normal transfer rate may be regained by changing the channel settings of your access point.
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 China: http://www.sony-asia.com/support [9] Supported applications HDD Audio Remote 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.
[10] Supported applications Help for HAP Music Transfer/HDD Audio Remote Help for HAP Music Transfer or HDD Audio Remote can be displayed from the following website. http://rd1.sony.net/help/ha/hap1/ [11] Preparations What you need to do before starting to use the HDD AUDIO PLAYER After you purchase the HDD AUDIO PLAYER, you need to connect the external equipment and configure settings before you can listen to music. 1. Prep 1. Connecting speakers. 2. Prep 2.
Refer to the HAP Music Transfer Help for details on operations. 7. Play music files transferred to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. Choose your desired method of playback from each topic under “Playing music files” in this Help Guide. Note The HDD AUDIO PLAYER is equipped with a built-in antenna for wireless LAN. Make sure to keep a distance between the HDD AUDIO PLAYER and speakers or other devices to maintain good wireless communication.
: 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. Make sure to keep a distance between the HDD AUDIO PLAYER and speakers or other devices to maintain good wireless communication. [13] Preparations Prep 2. Connecting to a network with a LAN cable (only when using a wired LAN) You need to connect the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to the same network as your computer.
: Internet : Modem : Router : LAN cables (only one cable is supplied) : LAN (10/100/1000) port of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER : Computer [14] Preparations Prep 3. Turning on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER When you have made all connections with the other devices, connect the supplied AC power cord (mains lead), then turn on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. 1. Firmly connect the supplied AC power cord (mains lead) to the AC IN jack on the rear panel of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER, then connect the plug to a wall outlet (mains). 2.
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. Press to turn on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. 2.
1. Download the HAP Music Transfer application 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 China: http://www.sony-asia.com/support 2. Install HAP Music Transfer. Install the application by following the instructions on the screen. 3. Launch HAP Music Transfer to transfer music files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
Models except for China: For Android devices: Google Play For iPhone/iPod touch/iPad: App Store Models for China: For Android devices: Access http://www.sony-asia.com/support and then enter “HDD Audio Remote” in the search box to locate the download page. For iPhone/iPod touch/iPad: App Store [18] Preparations Preparing the remote control Open the lid of the remote control and insert two R03 (size-AAA) batteries. Place the batteries so that the + and – ends are in the correct position.
as when transferring music files stored on your computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER for the first time. The Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) function of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER turns off when you select the wired LAN setting. Using a wired LAN connection 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.
[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.
The HDD AUDIO PLAYER has an internal amplifier, but you can connect an external amplifier as well. Note Make sure that the AC power cord (mains lead) of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is 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.
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.
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. The music files transferred from your computer to the external hard disk drive can be played in the same way as music files stored in the internal hard disk drive of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
: EXT port of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER : External hard disk drive (USB storage) [24] Connections Connecting an external CD drive You can connect an external CD drive to the EXT port on the rear panel of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER and use the [Import CD] function to copy music files stored on a CD directly to the internal hard disk drive of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
: 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. When using headphones, insert the plug of the headphones fully.
* The Internet radio service may not be available depending on your country or region. Wired LAN (using a LAN cable) LAN (10/100/1000) port: 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T (The network speed may differ depending on the network environment.) LAN cable: We recommend using a LAN cable that is Cat5 or higher. A normal-type cable is also recommended, as some flat-type LAN cables are easily affected by noise.
802.11g and IEEE 802.11n automatically lower the transfer rate to maintain compatibility with IEEE 802.11b products. The normal transfer rate may be regained by changing the channel settings of your access point. When the data transfer rate is not as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on the access point may increase the rate. If a communication failure occurs while transferring music files, updating the firmware of your access point may improve the communication status.
manually You can enter the IP address and other network information manually to connect the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to a wired network. Make sure that you have information such as the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and primary/secondary DNS in advance. 1. Select [Settings] - [Network Settings] - [Internet Settings] from the Home screen. 2. Select [Wired Setup]. 3. Select [Custom] on the IP address settings confirmation screen. 4. Select [Specify IP Address].
You can transfer audio files from your computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER by connecting both to the same network, either by a wired or wireless connection. Confirm the supported environment described below. Note You need to connect the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to a network that can access the Internet if you want to listen to Internet radio programs (*). * The Internet radio service may not be available depending on your country or region.
Device configuration Signal conditions Surrounding environment (wall material, etc.) Software in use Communications may be cut off depending on signal conditions. The HDD AUDIO PLAYER does not support 5 GHz band Wi-Fi. The data transfer rate for IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n (2.4 GHz) devices may be affected by interference when used with IEEE 802.11b products. Also, products using IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n automatically lower the transfer rate to maintain compatibility with IEEE 802.11b products.
key (WEP key or WPA key) manually without using the WPS method. Confirm the network name (SSID) and security key (WEP key or WPA key) of your wireless LAN router/access point in advance, then refer to the following link for details. Method 3.
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.
An editing display and keyboard appear. 6. Enter the security key (WEP/WPA). For details on how to use the keyboard, see “How to input characters.” 7. When you have finished entering the security key, select [Next]. 8. When the setup is completed, select [OK]. Note You can enter 5, 13 or 26 alphanumeric characters and/or symbols for a WEP key or 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters and/or symbols for a WPA key.
point]. 5. Select [Manual registration]. An input space for the network name (SSID) appears on the screen. 6. When the input space for the network name (SSID) is surrounded by a white box, push the jog dial in. An editing display and keyboard appear. 7. Enter the network name (SSID). For details on how to use the keyboard, see “How to input characters.” 8. When the network name (SSID) is entered, select [Next]. 9.
1. Select [Settings] - [Network Settings] - [Internet Settings]. 2. Select [Wireless Setup]. 3. Select [Select access point]. The HDD AUDIO PLAYER starts searching for the available access point. 4. When the list of available network names (SSID) is displayed, select [Add a new access point]. 5. Select [(WPS) PIN Method]. The (WPS) PIN code for the HDD AUDIO PLAYER appears. 6. Enter the (WPS) PIN code of HDD AUDIO PLAYER into the wireless LAN router/access point.
with sampling frequencies up to 96 kHz for signals input through the OPTICAL IN jack. 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz sampling frequencies are not supported.) Playing other formats may produce noise or even damage the speakers if played at a high volume. DSD (DSF, DSDIFF) Extensions: .dsf, .diff Sampling frequency: 2.8224 MHz, 5.6448 MHz LPCM (WAV, AIFF) Extensions: .wav, .aif, .aiff Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.
ATRAC (ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, ATRAC Advanced Lossless) Extensions: .oma, .aa3 Bit rate: 48 kbps - 352 kbps (ATRAC3plus) Bit rate: 132 kbps (ATRAC3) Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz 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.
You can also transfer music files from your smartphone or tablet using the HDD Audio Remote application. However, do not transfer music files from your 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.
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. Hint Each transferred music file becomes available for selection once it is registered to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. The HDD AUDIO PLAYER may have sample files by default. Press the button to stop playback. If you turn the jog dial for two clicks or more, the Play Queue screen appears. If you push the jog dial in while playing, the Playback Options screen appears.
[39] Playing music 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. Perform one of the following operations. For Windows: Select [Explore HAP] from computer. (the HAP Music Transfer icon) on the task tray of your For Mac: Select [Explore HAP] from computer.
Note You can delete pre-installed sample files, but they will be restored if you perform the Factory Reset function. 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). Do not transfer music files from your smartphone or tablet while deleting music files using Explorer (for Windows) or the Finder (for Mac).
Emotional: Plays ballads. Dance: Plays rhythm, rap and R & B music. Extreme: Plays loud and powerful music. Note The HDD AUDIO PLAYER must be connected to the Internet to categorize music files using SensMe™ channels, as SensMe™ channels analyzes music files and accesses the Gracenote server to obtain music information. All channels are displayed even if no tracks are stored in some channels. Some tracks may be categorized into a channel that differs from the feel of the track.
1. Select [Playlists] in the Home screen. 2. Select the desired playlist. 3. Select a track. Playback starts. Details of displayed items The following playlists are created automatically: Newly added : Tracks that are newly added to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. Up to 100 tracks are displayed in reverse chronological order. Most played : The tracks that are most frequently played. Up to 100 tracks are displayed in descending order of frequency.
If you install the HDD Audio Remote application on your smartphone or tablet, you can create playlists of tracks you like using the application. [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.
is set to [On], you cannot set the Tone Control function. Go to album: You can go directly from the currently playing track to the album to which the track belongs. Get music info: The HDD AUDIO PLAYER accesses the Gracenote server to obtain music information on the track currently playing. Select the desired option from the music information, and then select [Use]. The music information will be registered to the track currently playing.
transfer them to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. 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].
The HDD AUDIO PLAYER has two types of standby mode: normal standby mode and Network Standby mode. Standby mode Press the button to switch to standby mode so that you can save power. (The HDD AUDIO PLAYER enters this standby mode if the Network Standby mode is disabled. The HDD AUDIO PLAYER cannot be operated through the network.) Network Standby mode In this mode, the network function is activated even when the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is in standby mode.
This function is not for selecting an external hard disk drive as an external device. 1. Select [External Input] in the Home screen. 2. Select the name of the input port to which the desired audio source is connected. 3. Start playing music on the externally connected device. Note Only the LPCM 2ch audio format can be played when the signal is input through the OPTICAL IN or COAXIAL IN jack.
Before using, please read the TuneIn End User License Agreement. You must agree to the End User License Agreement in order to use TuneIn. If you select [Internet Radio] in step 1, an End User License Agreement may appear on the screen. You must agree to the End User License Agreement in order to use the Internet radio function continuously. If you select Internet radio while playing a track in the hard disk drive, the playback stops. Internet content may be discontinued or changed without notice.
screen in the same way as music files transferred from your computer. Note Be sure to use an external CD drive that is powered through the AC adaptor and connect it to a power outlet. Successful operations with power supply from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER are not guaranteed. During playback of a file, if you start preparing for the [Import CD] function by inserting a CD, the playback stops. 1. Connect an external CD drive to the EXT port on the rear panel of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
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.
end of the list. When [Without verification and retries (Fast)] is selected, no error information is displayed. Read errors: Displays the number of failed read attempts. Data interpolation errors: Displays the number of times that interpolated data is taken as the read data. When the results of two consecutive read attempts are found inconsistent, the HDD AUDIO PLAYER repeats up to 20 read attempts.
A selection screen for the copy speed appears. 6. Select either [With verification and retries (Slow)] or [Without verification and retries (Fast)] (*2). A selection screen for the album information appears (*3). The HDD AUDIO PLAYER automatically accesses the Gracenote server based on the record information of the CD and obtains the album information of the CD. 7. Select the item that seems the same as the album information of the CD that you want to copy (*4) and push the jog dial in.
*3 Album information selection The HDD AUDIO PLAYER obtains the album information that seems consistent with the CD you want to copy from the Gracenote server, based on the record information of the CD. When it finds more than one possible albums on the Gracenote server, it displays multiple possible albums. When it finds no possible album, select the [Data not found on server.] option.
However, you cannot display the Options screen if you have selected [All Albums]. From the Playback screen: Push the jog dial in while playing a track you want to delete. 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.
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 High-Resolution 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.
Using the DSEE function When the DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) function is set to [Auto] (factory default setting), the HDD AUDIO PLAYER offers natural and expansive sound by restoring both highfrequency signals and fine fade-out sound that is likely to be lost by compression in compressed audio sources, or restoring fine fade-out sound that is likely to be lost by quantization in PCM audio sources with lossless compression.
3. Select [Auto]. The DSEE function automatically works for compressed audio sources and PCM audio sources with lossless compression. The DSEE lamp lights up while the DSEE function is active. 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.
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. 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.
[55] Useful functions Adding tracks to “Favorites” You can add to tracks you like and to tracks you dislike. If you add to tracks, the tracks will be registered to “Favorites”, and you can later select one of these tracks from “Favorites” or play all of your favorite tracks together. 1. Push the jog dial in while playing a track you like. The Playback Options screen appears. 2. Select [Favorite]. The setting on the right will be highlighted. 3. Select a setting from [ (none)], [ ], and [ ].
Playing tracks in “Favorites” 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].
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. PHONES jack Connect headphones here.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. OPTICAL IN jack COAXIAL IN jack LAN (10/100/1000) port EXT port ( ) AC IN jack 6. 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.
1. Home menu display area Displays category menus such as Genres, Artists, Albums and Tracks, and other menu items including the Settings menu. Selectable items are listed below: Now Playing Genres Artists Albums Tracks Folders SensMe™ channels Playlists Favorites Internet Radio External Input Import CD Settings When you select one of these items, a list screen appears, allowing you to select from the items stored in the hard disk drive or configure the various settings. 2.
* The counter shown beside this icon indicates the number of unanalyzed files. Icon for the sleep timer: (the sleep timer is set) Options menus on list screens From the Home screen, select Albums, Tracks, or Folders to display the list screen, and then push and hold the jog dial in while selecting an item in the list of albums, tracks, or folders to display the Options menu.
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.
If you turn the jog dial for two clicks or more while the playback screen is displayed, the Play Queue screen appears. [63] Parts and controls Playback Options screen If you push the jog dial in while playing a track, the Playback Options screen appears. You can configure various playback settings, such as playback modes and sound quality settings, from the Playback Options screen. Shuffle: You can play tracks in random order (shuffle play).
sound quality remains the same) Tone Control: 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 album: You can go directly from the currently playing track to the album to which the track belongs. Get music info: The HDD AUDIO PLAYER accesses the Gracenote server to obtain music information on the track currently playing. Select the desired option from the music information, and then select [Use].
The favorite status ( or ) is displayed on the right of each track. When you start playing by selecting [Folders] from the Home screen, the file names are displayed instead of the track names on the Play Queue screen. Hint You can turn the jog dial to select a track and push it in to play the selected track. To return to the playback screen, press the BACK button. If you do not operate the HDD AUDIO PLAYER for about 15 seconds, the Play Queue screen closes and returns to the playback screen automatically.
Formatting an external hard disk drive (Format External HDD) Removing the external hard disk drive safely (Remove External HDD Safely) [67] Settings menus Audio Settings Using the DSEE HX function Using the DSEE function Using the Tone Control Bypass function (Tone Control Bypass) Using the Tone Control function (Tone Control) Using the Gapless Playback function (Gapless Playback) Using the Volume Normalization function (Volume Normalization) [68] Settings menus System Settings Selecting the language to
Receiving notifications about software updates (Software Update Notification) Displaying the current system information (System Information) Displaying the software license (Software License) Resetting to the factory default (Factory Reset) [69] Settings menus Network Update Updating the software (Network Update) [70] 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.
Make sure that the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is turned on. 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. ([HAP_Internal] appears for the internal hard disk drive and [HAP_External] appears for the external hard disk drive if one is connected.) 2.
the Dock of your computer and then select [Explore HAP]. The Finder 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 back up. 3.
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 of the music files you want to restore. 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.
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: .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: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Quantization bits: 16 bits AAC (MPEG-4 AAC-LC, HE-AAC) Extensions: .m4a, .mp4, .
[76] Specifications/Notes Design and specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (for the USA and Canada only): With 4 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 - 20,000 Hz; rated 32 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
Jack section Input section COAXIAL IN Input impedance: 75 ohms Supported playback format: LPCM 2ch Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz Quantization bits: 16 bits, 24 bits OPTICAL IN Supported playback format: LPCM 2ch Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz Quantization bits: 16 bits, 24 bits LINE IN 1, 2 Input sensitivity: 500 mV Input impedance: 100 kilohms Output section Output jacks LINE OUT Output impedance: 2.
W Models for Europe and China On: 85 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): 2.6 W During standby mode (when [Network Standby] is set to [On] and a wireless LAN is used): 2.8 W Dimensions (approx.) (w/h/d) 265 mm × 88 mm × 304 mm (10 1/2 in. × 3 1/2 in. × 12 in.) including projecting parts and controls Mass (approx.) 5.8 kg (12 lbs 12 5/8 oz) Supplied accessories See “Supplied accessories.
When registering music files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER When music files are transferred to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER, a counter indicating the number of transferred and unanalyzed music files appears beside (the icon that indicates the transfer and registration status). Once music files are transferred, the HDD AUDIO PLAYER starts analyzing files and registering them to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. When music files are registered, the number shown in the counter beside decreases.
on the power again. [81] Specifications/Notes Notes on the internal hard disk drive The hard disk drive allows you to store large volumes of data or data with long recording times and play back data from your desired part with ease. Keep in mind the following cautions. Do not apply physical shock or vibration to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. Do not 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.
when recordings are not made on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER or external media/recording device due to reasons including HDD AUDIO PLAYER failure, or when the data of a recording is lost or damaged as a result of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER or external media/recording device failure or repair undertaken to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. Sony will not restore, recover, or replicate the data under any circumstances.
[84] Specifications/Notes 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.
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. [85] Troubleshooting General The power is automatically turned off. The power is automatically turned on. The remote control does not work. Cannot transfer music files via HAP Music Transfer. You want to transfer music files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER by dragging and dropping but do not know how.
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.
The external hard disk drive is not recognized. Some music files are not transferred. An external hard disk drive that has been used with the HDD AUDIO PLAYER cannot be used with your computer. You want to delete music files but do not know how. The information of an external hard disk drives does not appear on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. [Unformatted external HDD has been connected. Format the HDD?] appears when you connect an external hard disk drive to the EXT port on the rear panel of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
The HDD AUDIO PLAYER has two types of standby mode: normal standby mode and Network Standby mode. Standby mode Press the button to switch to standby mode so that you can save power. (The HDD AUDIO PLAYER enters this standby mode if the Network Standby mode is disabled. The HDD AUDIO PLAYER cannot be operated through the network.) Network Standby mode In this mode, the network function is activated even when the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is in standby mode.
1. Press and hold on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER for 5 seconds or more. The power lamp flashes three times and then the power turns off. After a while, the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is automatically rebooted and enters the standby mode or 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.
[94] 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.
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. If you have selected [Later]: Select [Settings] - [Network Update] from the Home screen to update the software.
The Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) function of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER turns off when you select the wired LAN setting. 1. Select [Settings] - [Network Settings] in the Home screen. 2. Select [Internet Settings]. 3. Select the desired method of connection. In the case of [Wired Setup]: There are two connection methods: automatic connection and manual connection.
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. When the input space for the network device name is surrounded by a white box, push the jog dial in. An editing display and keyboard appear. 4. Edit the network device name. You can enter a maximum of 15 alphanumeric characters and/or symbols for a network device name.
external hard disk drive changes according to the status, such as [Not Connected] if no external hard disk drive is connected, [Unformatted] if the hard disk drive is not formatted, or [Not Available] if the hard disk drive is not available. The file system is also displayed for external hard disk drives. Capacity: The total capacity of the hard disk drive is displayed. Used: The used space of the hard disk drive is displayed.
5. When rescanning of the hard disk drive is complete, select [OK]. Note Performing the Rescan HDD functions (except for the differing items scan) restores the information of the music files. Music information edited by HDD Audio Remote is therefore reset. However, playlist information (playback times, newly added, playlists made by HDD Audio Remote), the favorite status ( ) and edited SensMe™ channels information are kept. When starting to rescan the hard disk drive, playback of music files stops.
Note After formatting, the file system of the external hard disk drive becomes ext4. External hard disk drives that have been formatted by the HDD AUDIO PLAYER cannot be used on your computer (Windows/Mac). If you want to use the external hard disk drive with your computer, refer to the operating instructions of your computer’s OS and format it on your computer. Do not turn the HDD AUDIO PLAYER off during formatting. Do not disconnect the external hard disk drive during formatting.
Using the DSEE function When the DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) function is set to [Auto] (factory default setting), the HDD AUDIO PLAYER offers natural and expansive sound by restoring both highfrequency signals and fine fade-out sound that is likely to be lost by compression in compressed audio sources, or restoring fine fade-out sound that is likely to be lost by quantization in PCM audio sources with lossless compression.
1. Select [Settings] – [Audio Settings] from the Home screen. 2. Select [DSEE]. 3. Select [Auto]. The DSEE function automatically works for compressed audio sources and PCM audio sources with lossless compression. The DSEE lamp lights up while the DSEE function is active. 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].
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. 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.
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].
during playback. Even if you play tracks from multiple albums with different volume levels in random order (shuffle play), this function stops the volume from increasing or decreasing for different tracks, allowing natural change in volume during playback. When this function is set to [Off] (factory default setting), the volume level is not adjusted. 1. Select [Settings] - [Audio Settings] in the Home screen. 2. Select [Volume Normalization]. 3. Select [Auto].
Controlling the brightness (Brightness) You can adjust the screen to your desired brightness to suit the brightness of your surroundings. If you set the brightness to [Off], the DSEE lamp goes off. 1. Select [Settings] - [System Settings] in the Home screen. 2. Select [Brightness]. 3. Select your desired item from the menu. Descriptions of menu settings Selectable menu items are described below. Off: The backlight of the display and the DSEE lamp are turned off.
Resetting the product (performing the Factory Reset function) Displaying an alert message to notify the user of an operational error Setting the Network Standby function (Network Standby) When you set the Network Standby function to [On], you can start up or operate the HDD AUDIO PLAYER via the network even when the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is in standby mode. 1. Select [Settings] - [System Settings] in the Home screen. 2. Select [Network Standby]. 3. Select [On].
Note The Auto Standby function does not work during the following processes: Updating the software Formatting the hard disk drive Rescanning a hard disk drive Resetting the product (performing the Factory Reset function) 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.
A software update is started. Formatting of the hard disk drive is started. Rescanning of the hard disk drive is started. 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.
3. When you have confirmed the current system information, select [Close]. Displaying the software license (Software License) This topic explains how to display the software license of the software installed on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. 1. Select [Settings] - [System Settings] in the Home screen. 2. Select [Software License]. 3. When you have confirmed the software license, select [Close]. Resetting to the factory default (Factory Reset) You can reset the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to the factory default settings.
before you performed the Factory Reset function, select the backup folder and check “Watch” in the Contents Settings window of HAP Music Transfer. Go to the Transfer Settings window and select [Clear] for [Transferred Files List] to delete the transfer history, and then automatically or manually transfer the files. Updating the software (Network Update) You can update the software of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
the specific time you set has elapsed. If the top of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is covered, the internal protector activates and the HDD AUDIO PLAYER automatically turns off. Remove the object(s) covering the upper panel of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER and turn the power on again. When the [Network Standby] function is set to [On], the HDD AUDIO PLAYER automatically turns on when a music file transfer is performed by HAP Music Transfer or the HDD Audio Remote application installed on your smartphone or tablet.
Depending on your network environment the HDD AUDIO PLAYER may not be displayed in the Connection window. For details, refer to the help guide of HAP Music Transfer. Try transferring the music files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER by dragging and dropping. For details, refer to “You want to transfer music files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER by dragging and dropping but do not know how. (for Windows)” or “You want to transfer music files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER by dragging and dropping but do not know how. (for Mac).
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. 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.
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. If the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is in normal standby mode, it cannot be operated through HDD Audio Remote. Set the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to the Network Standby mode.
Only 2ch tracks are supported in any of the playable file formats. Tracks other than 2ch tracks cannot be played. DRM (Digital Rights Management)-protected music files cannot be played. Confirm the audio file formats that can be played. If the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is being used with a television, speakers, video deck or tape deck and is placed too close to that equipment, noise may result. Audio formats other than LPCM 2ch cannot be played through the OPTICAL IN or COAXIAL IN jacks.
the playback of that album. If you want to play a file with , select the track from the list directly. Music files of a length of 2 seconds or less cannot be played back. Some tracks are not displayed. If you add to tracks you dislike, the tracks are not displayed in the Play Queue. If tracks in a format that is not supported by the HDD AUDIO PLAYER are transferred without using HAP Music Transfer or the HDD Audio Remote application installed on your smartphone or tablet, these tracks are not displayed.
Edit the album name and album artist name of all music files you want to include together in same album so they are the same using tag editing software on your computer, and then transfer (*) those music files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. However, problems may occur in the music file management software if you are using that on your computer to edit. You can merge different albums into one album.
management software on your computer or does not display. Some music file management software may not embed album art images to music files. In this case, the album art image may be different from that displayed in the music file management software on your computer because the HDD AUDIO PLAYER obtains the album art image from the Gracenote database using tag information of the music file. Select the target album with HDD Audio Remote, and then edit the album art image.
attempted by the HDD AUDIO PLAYER, the music information may not be correctly displayed. In such a case, check the music file management software settings, or change the text encoding type by selecting [Settings] - [System Settings] - [Text encoding] and copy the file again. When you attempt to obtain music information, merge albums or edit SensMe™ channels, an error message is displayed and you cannot perform the operation.
Note The TuneIn Internet radio service may not be available depending on your country or region. 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.
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 HDD AUDIO PLAYER is compatible with the ext4 and FAT file systems. If the external hard disk drive has a different file system, format it using the Format External HDD function of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. If you cannot format it, check the following: Check that the USB cable used to connect the external hard disk drive is connected firmly and is not damaged. The connection may also become unstable depending on the type of USB cable being used. In this case, try another USB cable.
You can delete music files from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER in the following ways. Display the Options screen from the list screen or Playback screen and then select [Delete] to delete music files. Use the HAP Music Transfer application installed on your computer to delete music files. The information of an external hard disk drives does not appear on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. External hard disk drives with compatible file systems need to be scanned when connected to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER for the first time.
drive. Any music files stored on the external hard disk drive will be deleted if you format the external hard disk drive using the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. Also, you won’t be able to use the external hard disk drive with other devices such as a computer, because the external hard disk drive (USB storage) is formatted only for the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
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 China: http://www.sony-asia.
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. When music information of a WAV file saved by the [Import CD] function is not correctly displayed on your music file management software, changing the text encoding type may solve the problem.
