Sony MP3 Player AZ HS1 User Manual

4-254-119-11(1)  
The player  
Portable USB  
Memory Player  
Operating Instructions  
AZ-HS1/HS128/HS256  
©2004 Sony Corporation  
 
CAUTION  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate this  
equipment.  
Table of Contents  
Overview  
What you can do with your player ............. 4  
Main features .............................................. 5  
AZ-HS1: No “pavit” supplied  
AZ-HS128: AZ-RM128 (a 128 MB “pavit”)  
supplied  
AZ-HS256: AZ-RM256 (a 256 MB “pavit”)  
supplied  
Getting started  
Step 1: Check the package contents ........... 6  
Step 2: Insert a battery ................................ 7  
Locating controls ........................................ 8  
If you have any questions about this product,  
you may call;  
Aiwa Customer Information Service Center  
1-800-289-2492 or  
Basic operations  
Declaration of Conformity  
Listening to music ...................................... 9  
1. Put the player on your ears. .................... 9  
2. Insert the “pavit” into the player........... 10  
3. Start playback. ...................................... 10  
Trade Name:  
Model:  
AIWA  
AZ-RM256P  
AZ-RM128P  
Responsible Party:  
Address:  
Sony Electronics Inc.  
16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San  
Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.  
858-942-2230  
Telephone Number:  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,  
and (2) this device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
B Advanced operations  
Changing the sound quality (M.D.S.E) .... 13  
Playing a track repeatedly (REPEAT) /  
Playing all tracks in random order  
(SHUFFLE) .......................................... 13  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that  
may cause undesired operation.  
Locking the controls (HOLD) .................. 14  
Turning off the beep sounds (BEEP) ........ 14  
Using the player as stereo headphones ..... 15  
B Additional information  
Precautions ............................................... 16  
Cleaning.................................................... 16  
Troubleshooting ........................................ 17  
Specifications ........................................... 19  
Index ........................................... Back cover  
Before using this player, install  
the application software on  
your computer using the  
supplied CD-ROM, and send  
some music data to the player.  
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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  
anywhere with  
your player!  
favorite songs  
to the “pavit.”  
Use the supplied “Music  
Transfer pavit Edition”  
software to send MP3 files  
from your computer to the  
“pavit.”  
What is “pavit”?  
The “pavit” is a compact, lightweight, new-generation USB storage media* with a large  
storage capacity. Although the “pavit” is dedicated to “pavit”-compatible devices, it can  
also be used as an external storage media for your computer, since it connects directly to  
the USB port, a standard interface for personal computers.  
* Storage media is a device that can store data, such as floppy disk, hard disk and magneto-optic disk  
(MO).  
The “pavit” complies with USB2.0 (High-Speed USB).  
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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 also store a variety of data other than MP3 files in the new-generation USB storage  
media “pavit.”  
* The time length varies according to the bit rate used when encoding MP3 files. The times indicated here are  
for 128-kbps MP3 files.  
Notes  
• Music you record is limited to private use only. Any other use requires the permission of the copyright  
holders.  
• Sony is not liable for incomplete data transfer or damaged data due to problems of this product or your  
computer.  
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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 not play the CD-ROM on an audio CD player.  
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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 disabled. Even if you try to turn on the  
power in this state, the LED indicator will not flash and you cannot start playback.  
Replace the battery with a new one.  
When you turn on the power after replacing the battery, playback starts from the track whose  
playback was interrupted by battery drain.  
To remove the battery  
Remove the battery as illustrated below.  
Push and slide the F part.  
e
E
Notes on dry batteries  
• Do not throw batteries into fire.  
• Do not carry batteries with coins or other metallic objects. It can generate heat if the positive  
and negative terminals of the battery are accidentally contacted by a metallic object.  
• When the player is not to be used for a long time, remove the battery.  
• If battery leakage occurs, wipe off any deposit in the battery compartment, and insert a new  
battery. In case the deposit adheres to you, wash it off thoroughly.  
7
 
Locating controls  
Player (right ear side)  
2
1
3
4
5
9 8  
7
6
1 “pavit” slot  
2 VOL –/+* buttons  
3 REP1 (repeat)/SHUF (shuffle) switch  
4 HOLD/BEEP switch  
6 INPUT jack  
7 ./ > (skip) buttons  
8 Nx (play/stop)* button  
9 LED indicator  
5 M.D.S.E (MP3 Digital Sound Enhancer)  
switch  
* The button has a tactile dot.  
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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)  
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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.  
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Other operations  
Nx ./>  
To  
Do this  
Go to the beginning of the next track  
Go to the beginning of the current track  
Go to the beginning of previous tracks  
Press  
>
.*1  
Press ..  
Press . repeatedly.*1  
To quickly locate the desired track, press and hold  
. until you find it.*2  
Go to the beginning of succeeding tracks  
Adjust the volume  
Press  
To quickly locate the desired track, press and hold  
until you find it.*2  
>
repeatedly.*1  
>
Press VOL –/+.  
Press and hold VOL –/+ to quickly turn up or down  
the volume.  
Stop playback  
Press Nx.*3  
Turn off the power  
Press and hold Nx.  
*1 A short beep sounds for each track. When the first track is reached, the player emits a different beep sound.  
*2 While holding down the button, a short beep sounds for each track. When the first track is reached, the  
player emits a different beep sound and playback of the first track will start.  
*3 The power is automatically turned off if the player is not operated for about 10 seconds while playback is  
stopped.  
(Continued)  
11  
 
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  
Playback will also start from the first track when:  
– you remove the “pavit” and insert a different “pavit.”  
– you reset the player (see page 17).  
>
to return to the first track.  
How to fold the headphones  
Fold the headphones as illustrated below.  
When you put the player in your bag or pocket to carry it, fold the player.  
Moreover, when you are not to use the player for a long time, keep it folded.  
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B Advanced operations  
REP1/SHUF  
M.D.S.E  
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.  
Playing a track  
repeatedly (REPEAT) /  
Playing all tracks in  
random order (SHUFFLE)  
To  
Set the REP1/  
SHUF switch to  
Set the M.D.S.E switch to ON.  
Play the current track  
repeatedly*1  
REP1  
SHUF  
Note  
Play all tracks in random  
order*2  
If the sound is distorted when using the M.D.S.E  
function, turn down the volume.  
*1 After the track has been played 10 times  
repeatedly, playback stops.  
To return to the normal sound  
*2 Playback stops when all the tracks in the “pavit”  
have been played.  
Set the M.D.S.E switch to OFF.  
To return to normal play mode  
Set the REP1/SHUF switch to OFF.  
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HOLD/BEEP  
Locking the controls  
Turning off the beep  
sounds (BEEP)  
(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 switch to BEEP  
OFF.  
Set the HOLD/BEEP switch in the  
direction of the arrow.  
To turn on the beep sounds  
Set the HOLD/BEEP switch to BEEP ON.  
A yellow mark behind the switch becomes  
visible, and all operation buttons except for  
the switches on the right ear side are  
disabled.  
Note  
It is recommended to set the HOLD/BEEP switch  
to BEEP ON, as many of your operations can be  
confirmed by beep sounds.  
To release the HOLD function  
Set the HOLD/BEEP switch in the direction  
opposite to that of the arrow.  
14  
 
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 of the other audio device.  
INPUT  
to the headphones jack  
CD player,  
cassette recorder,  
etc.  
Stereo analog connection cord  
(not supplied)  
Start playback on the other audio device.  
2
Adjust the volume on the connected audio device.  
Notes  
• Even if you press Nx on the player while using as headphones, the sound from the player (“pavit”) will  
not be heard.  
You cannot adjust the volume or change the sound quality on this player while using it as the ordinary  
headphones.  
15  
 
B Additional information  
Warning  
If there is lightning when you are using your  
player, take off the player from your ears  
immediately.  
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 excessive  
moisture such as in a bathroom  
• where there is much dust  
Battery  
• When the battery is drained, remove the  
battery from the player.  
• When the player is not to be used for a  
long time, remove the battery.  
• near magnets or magnetized items such as  
speakers or TV  
In case of failure of this player, consult your  
Aiwa dealer without opening the casing. If  
failure occurs while the “pavit” is inserted in  
the player, it is recommended not to remove  
the “pavit” from the player to ensure an early  
solution to the problem.  
Road Safety  
Do not use this player while driving, cycling,  
or operating any motorized vehicle. It may  
create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many  
areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to  
play your player at a high volume while  
walking, especially at pedestrian crossings.  
You should exercise extreme caution or  
discontinue use in potentially hazardous  
situations.  
Cleaning  
Clean your player’s casing with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with water or a mild  
detergent solution.  
Note  
Preventing hearing damage  
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring  
powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as it  
may mar the finish of the casing.  
Avoid using this player at a high volume.  
Hearing experts advise against continuous,  
loud and extended play. If you experience a  
ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or  
discontinue use.  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your player, please consult your  
nearest Aiwa dealer.  
Consideration for others  
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This  
will allow you to hear outside sounds and to  
be considerate to the people around you.  
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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  
Cause/Remedy  
Symptom  
c
The volume level is set to the minimum level.  
Increase the volume (page 10).  
There is no sound.  
c
c
c
The HOLD function is activated.  
The buttons do not work.  
Release the HOLD function (page 14).  
The player contains moisture condensation.  
Let your player sit for a few hours.  
The battery is exhausted.  
Replace the battery with a new one (page 7).  
c
The HOLD function is activated.  
Release the HOLD function (page 14).  
The volume will not  
increase.  
c
c
The bit rate used when encoding the MP3 files was low.  
Transfer MP3 files encoded with higher bit rates to the “pavit.”  
The M.D.S.E function is turned on.  
The sound is distorted.  
Turn off the M.D.S.E function (page 13).  
c
c
The battery is exhausted.  
Replace the battery with a new one (page 7).  
Playback stops suddenly.  
The audio data itself contains noise.  
Noise may have been introduced when creating audio data due to  
the conditions of the computer. Create the audio data again.  
There is noise in the  
playback sound.  
c
c
The player is not functioning normally.  
Remove the “pavit” from the player and hold down Nx for more  
than 5 seconds to reset the player.  
Send the audio data to the “pavit” again, as the data stored in the  
“pavit” may have been destructed.  
The LED indicator flashes red  
even though the battery has  
just been replaced.  
(Continued)  
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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  
inserted into the player.  
c
c
c
The “pavit” is being inserted backwards.  
Insert the “pavit” in the correct orientation.  
The player gets warm.  
The player gets warm if it is used for an extended period of time.  
This is not a malfunction.  
The “ pavit” which has been  
used on another device does  
not work.  
The “pavit” has been formatted on a computer or other device.  
Make a backup copy of any important data in the “pavit,” such as  
by copying it to the hard disk of your computer. Then reformat the  
“pavit,” using the supplied “Music Transfer pavit Edition”  
software. As “Music Transfer pavit Edition” is not compatible with  
FAT32 file systems, reformat the “pavit” with FAT or FAT16  
format.  
To attach the battery compartment lid  
Attach as illustrated below.  
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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 life  
Approx. 11 hours with a Sony LR03 (size AAA)  
alkaline battery  
Mass  
Approx. 129 g (4.5 oz) (including battery)  
Accessories  
See page 6.  
Optional accessories  
USB storage media “pavit”  
AZ-RM256P: 256 MB  
USB storage media “pavit”  
AZ-RM128P: 128 MB  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
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R
Index  
Repeat 13  
Reset 17  
A, B  
Battery 7  
Beep 14  
S
Shuffle 13  
Skip 8  
C, D, E  
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  
Sony Corporation Printed in Korea  
 

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