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©2004 Sony Corporation AZ-HS1/HS128/HS256 4-254-119- 11 (1) Operating Instructions The pla y er Portable USB Memory Player.
2 W ARNING To prevent fir e or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table cloths, curtains, etc. And don’ t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
3 Overview What you can do with your player ............. 4 Main features .............................................. 5 Getting started Step 1: Check the package contents ........... 6 Step 2: Insert a battery ................................ 7 Locating controls .
4 Over view 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.” Y ou can send MP3 files from your computer to the “pavit,” insert the “pavit” into the player , and carry your favorite songs anywhere.
5 Overview Overview 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.
6 Getting star ted Step 1: Check the package contents Check the accessories enclosed in the package. • Portable USB memory player (1) • USB storage media “pavit” (1) (not supplied with AZ-HS1).
7 Getting started Step 2: Insert a batter y The battery compartment is provided on the left ear side. Insert one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery into the battery compartment as illustrated below .
8 2 6 7 8 9 1 5 4 3 Locating controls 1 “pavit” slot 2 VOL –/+* buttons 3 REP1 (repeat)/SHUF (shuffle) switch 4 HOLD/BEEP switch 5 M.D.S.E (MP3 Digital Sound Enhancer) switch Player (right ear side) 6 INPUT jack 7 . / > (skip) buttons 8 Nx (play/stop)* button 9 LED indicator * The button has a tactile dot.
9 Basic operations Basic operations Listening to music First, send MP3 files to the “pavit” from your computer using the supplied “Music T ransfer pavit Edition” software. Refer to the separate manual for “Music T ransfer pavit Edition” about how to send MP3 files to the “pavit.
10 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 V OL –/+ to adjust the v olume. Audio files (tracks) are played in the order of the playlist created by the “Music T ransfer pavit Edition” software.
11 Basic operations To Do this Go to the beginning of the next track Press > .* 1 Go to the beginning of the current track Press . . Go to the beginning of previous tracks Press . repeatedly .* 1 To quickly locate the desired track, press and hold .
12 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.
13 Advanced operations B Advanced operations Changing the sound quality (M.D .S.E) The M.D.S.E (MP3 Digital Sound Enhancer) allows you to enjoy clear digital sound and a resonant bass. Set the M.D .S.E switch to ON. Note If the sound is distorted when using the M.
14 Locking the controls (HOLD) When carrying the player in a bag, the HOLD function can be used to prevent accidental pressing of the buttons. Set the HOLD/BEEP switc h in the direction of the arro w. A yellow mark behind the switch becomes visible, and all operation buttons except for the switches on the right ear side are disabled.
15 Advanced operations Using the player as ster eo headphones Y ou 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 .
16 Precautions General Never place the player in a place: • under direct sunlight or near heat sources • in a car with its windows closed (especially in summer) • where it will be subjected to e.
17 Additional information Tr oubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using your player , use this troubleshooting guide to help you to remedy the problem.
18 Battery Symptom Battery life is short. Other Symptom The “pavit” cannot be inserted into the player . The player gets warm. The “pavit” which has been used on another device does not work. To attach the battery compar tment lid Attach as illustrated below .
19 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.
Sony Corporation Printed in Korea http://www .aiwa.com/ Index A, B Battery 7 Beep 14 C, D, E Cleaning 16 F, G Format 18 H, I, J, K HOLD 14 L Listening 9 Locking the controls (HOLD function) 14 M M.
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