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4-254-119-11(1)
The player
Portable USB
Memory Player
Operating Instructions
AZ-HS1/HS128/HS256
©2004 Sony Corporation
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NOTE WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, To prevent fire or shock pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits hazard, do not expose the unit are designed to provide reasonable protection to rain or moisture. against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not of the apparatus with news
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CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or Table of Contents modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Overview What you can do with your player ............. 4 AZ-HS1: No “pavit” supplied AZ-HS128: AZ-RM128 (a 128 MB “pavit”) Main features .............................................. 5 supplied AZ-HS256: AZ-RM256 (a 256 MB “pavit”) supplied Getting started Step 1: Check the package contents ........... 6 If you have any questio
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Overview What you can do with your player AZ-HS1/HS128/HS256 is a portable USB memory player specially designed for use with a USB storage media called “pavit.” You can send MP3 files from your computer to the “pavit,” insert the “pavit” into the player, and carry your favorite songs anywhere. 1 Send your 2 Enjoy music favorite songs anywhere with to the “pavit.” your player! Use the supplied “Music Transfer pavit Edition” software to send MP3 files from your computer to the “pavit.” What is “pa
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Over Overview view Main features • Headphone-style USB memory player - Highly portable with the player built into the headphones - Skip-proof operation • Up to 120 minutes of music can be stored in a 128-MB “pavit” and 240 minutes in a 256-MB “pavit.”* • MP3 files on your computer are sent to the “pavit” by simple and easy operations using the supplied “Music Transfer pavit Edition” software. • The “pavit” connects directly to the USB port on your computer for high-speed data transfer. •You can
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Getting started Step 1: Check the package contents Check the accessories enclosed in the package. • Portable USB memory player (1) • CD-ROM* (“Music Transfer pavit Edition”) (1) • USB storage media “pavit” (1) (not supplied with AZ-HS1) • Operating instructions for the application software “Music Transfer pavit Edition” (1) • Quick start guide (1) About the serial number The serial number provided for your player is printed in the battery compartment of the left ear side of the headphones. * Do
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Getting started Step 2: Insert a battery The battery compartment is provided on the left ear side. Insert one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery into the battery compartment as illustrated below. Push and slide the F part. Insert the E end first e E Battery duration Approximately 11 hours (continuous playback, with a Sony LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery) When the battery is drained, playback stops and the power is turned off automatically. Operations of the buttons and switches may also become di
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Locating controls Player (right ear side) 2 1 3 4 5 9 8 7 6 1 “pavit” slot 6 INPUT jack 2 VOL –/+* buttons 7./ > (skip) buttons 3 REP1 (repeat)/SHUF (shuffle) switch 8Nx (play/stop)* button 4 HOLD/BEEP switch 9 LED indicator 5 M.D.S.E (MP3 Digital Sound Enhancer) * The button has a tactile dot. switch 8
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Basic operations Basic operations Listening to music First, send MP3 files to the “pavit” from your computer using the supplied “Music Transfer pavit Edition” software. Refer to the separate manual for “Music Transfer pavit Edition” about how to send MP3 files to the “pavit.” 1. Insert the “pavit” into the player. Align this projection with the groove inside the “pavit” slot. 2. Put the player on your ears. Note Remove earrings before wearing the player to aviod injury. (Continued) 9
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3. Start playback. 1 Press and hold Nx. The power is turned on, a short beep is heard in the headphones (when the HOLD/BEEP switch is set to BEEP ON) and playback starts. 2 Press VOL –/+ to adjust the volume. Audio files (tracks) are played in the order of the playlist created by the “Music Transfer pavit Edition” software. During play mode, the LED indicator slowly flashes in green. Playback stops after the last track has been played. 10
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Basic operations Other operations Nx ./> To Do this 1 Go to the beginning of the next track Press >.* Go to the beginning of the current track Press .. 1 Go to the beginning of previous tracks Press . repeatedly.* To quickly locate the desired track, press and hold 2 . until you find it.* 1 Go to the beginning of succeeding tracks Press > repeatedly.* To quickly locate the desired track, press and hold 2 > until you find it.* Adjust the volume Press VOL –/+. Press and hold VOL –/+ to quickly tur
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If playback does not start Make sure that the HOLD/BEEP switch is slid in the direction opposite to the arrow (see page 14). To remove the “pavit” Always turn off the power before you remove the “pavit.” The audio data or the “pavit” itself might be destructed if you remove the “pavit” with the player’s power turned on. Tip Playback starts from the position where it was last stopped. To start playback from the first track, press and hold . or > to return to the first track. Playback will also st
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Advanced operations B Advanced operations REP1/SHUF M.D.S.E Changing the sound Playing a track quality (M.D.S.E) repeatedly (REPEAT) / Playing all tracks in The M.D.S.E (MP3 Digital Sound Enhancer) random order (SHUFFLE) allows you to enjoy clear digital sound and a resonant bass. To Set the REP1/ SHUF switch to Set the M.D.S.E switch to ON. Play the current track REP1 1 repeatedly* Note Play all tracks in random SHUF If the sound is distorted when using the M.D.S.E 2 order* function, turn down
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HOLD/BEEP Locking the controls Turning off the beep (HOLD) sounds (BEEP) When carrying the player in a bag, the HOLD function can be used to prevent Set the HOLD/BEEP switch to BEEP accidental pressing of the buttons. OFF. Set the HOLD/BEEP switch in the To turn on the beep sounds direction of the arrow. Set the HOLD/BEEP switch to BEEP ON. A yellow mark behind the switch becomes visible, and all operation buttons except for Note the switches on the right ear side are It is recommended to set th
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Advanced operations Using the player as stereo headphones You can use the player as a pair of ordinary stereo headphones using an analog connection cord (not supplied). When you use the player as stereo headphones, turn off the power of the player. To prevent wrong operation, we recommend you use the player with the battery and “pavit” removed. Connect the player to another audio device. 1 Connect an analog connection cord (not supplied) to the INPUT jack of the player and to the headphones jack
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B Additional information Warning Precautions If there is lightning when you are using your player, take off the player from your ears General immediately. Never place the player in a place: • under direct sunlight or near heat sources Battery • in a car with its windows closed • When the battery is drained, remove the (especially in summer) battery from the player. • where it will be subjected to excessive • When the player is not to be used for a moisture such as in a bathroom long time, remove
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Additional information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using your player, use this troubleshooting guide to help you to remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Aiwa dealer. For trouble concerning operations while connected to your computer, also refer to “Troubleshooting” in the separate manual for the “Music Transfer pavit Edition” software. Operation Symptom Cause/Remedy There is no sound. c The volume level is set to the m
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Battery Symptom Cause/Remedy Battery life is short. c The operating temperature is below 0°C (32°F). Battery life becomes shorter in cold temperatures due to battery characteristics. This is not a malfunction. Other Symptom Cause/Remedy The “pavit” cannot be c The “pavit” is being inserted backwards. inserted into the player. Insert the “pavit” in the correct orientation. The player gets warm. c The player gets warm if it is used for an extended period of time. This is not a malfunction. The “pa
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Additional information Specifications Supported audio file format MP3 Transfer bit rate*: 8 - 320 kbps Sampling frequencies: 24/22.05/16/12/ 11.025/8/32/44.1/48 kHz * 128 kbps or a higher bit rate is recommended. Frequency response 20 - 20,000 Hz (single signal measurement) Power output USA model: 7 mW + 7 mW Other models: 3 mW + 3 mW Input Stereo mini-jack: 1000 mW + 1000 mW Operating temperature 5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F) Power source One LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery: 1.5 V DC × 1 Battery li
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R Index Repeat 13 A, B Reset 17 Battery 7 Beep 14 S Shuffle 13 C, D, E Skip 8 Sound 13 Cleaning 16 T, U F, G Troubleshooting 17 Format 18 Using as stereo headphones 15 H, I, J, K V, W, X, Y, Z HOLD 14 Volume 10, 11 L Listening 9 Locking the controls (HOLD function) 14 M M.D.S.E (MP3 Digital Sound Enhancer) 13 MP3 4, 5 Music Transfer pavit Edition 4, 9 N, O, P, Q “pavit” 4, 5 insert 10 remove 12 Playback 10 Precantions 16 For the customers in the USA http://www.aiwa.com/ Son
