Sony HAP-S1 User Manual
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HDD AUDIO PLAYER
HAP-S1
Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use your HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
How to Use
About the HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM
Preparations and Connections
Connecting the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to a network
Playing music files
Configuring settings (Settings menus)
Parts and controls
Announcements
Troubleshooting
Actions and screen notifications
Dealing with problems
List of Topics
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Troubleshooting
Notes on use
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About the HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM
Features of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM
Basic operations
Supported environment
Supported applications
Notes on use
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Preparations and Connections
Preparations
Connections
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Connecting the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to a network
Wired LAN
Wi-Fi (wireless LAN)
Notes on use
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Playing music files
Playing music
Internet radio
Playback screens
Sound quality settings
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Configuring settings (Settings menus)
Network Settings
HDD Settings
Audio Settings
System Settings
Network Update
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Parts and controls
Main unit
Remote control
Screen
Notes on use
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Announcements
Specifications
Notes
Backups
Trademarks
Inquiries
Notes on use
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Troubleshooting
HDD AUDIO PLAYER
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Actions and screen notifications
Actions
Screen notifications
Notes on use
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Troubleshooting
HDD AUDIO PLAYER
HAP-S1
Dealing with problems
General
Sound/playback
Connections
Hard disk drive
If the problem is not solved
Notes on use
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List of Topics
HDD AUDIO PLAYER
HAP-S1
How to Use
About the HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM
Features of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM
Features of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM
Basic operations
How to make and enter selections
How to input characters
Supported environment
System requirements for computers connected to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
Required network environment
Supported applications
HAP Music Transfer
HDD Audio Remote
Preparations and Connections
Preparations
What you need to do before starting to use the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
Prep 1. Connecting speakers
Prep 2. Connecting to a network with a LAN cable (only when using a wired LAN)
Prep 3. Turning on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
Prep 4. Configuring the initial settings of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
Prep 5. Configuring the settings of a computer to use HAP Music Transfer
Operating the HDD AUDIO PLAYER from your smartphone or tablet (using HDD Audio Remote)
System requirements for computers connected to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
Supplied accessories
Preparing the remote control
Standby modes
Connections
Connecting to a computer
Connecting speakers
Connecting an amplifier
Connecting other playback equipment
Connecting an external hard disk drive
Connecting headphones
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Connecting the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to a network
Wired LAN
Required network environment
Connecting the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to a network automatically
Connecting the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to a network manually
Wi-Fi (wireless LAN)
Required network environment
Selecting a Wi -Fi (wireless LAN) connection method
Method 1. Setting up a network connection using the WPS push button configuration method
Method 2. Setting up a network connection by selecting an access point
Method 3. Setting up a network connection by adding a new access point
Method 4. Setting up a network connection using the (WPS) PIN code configuration method
Playing music files
Playing music
Playable audio file formats
Transferring music files from a computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
Registered music file information
Playing music files
Playing tracks using SensMe™ channels
Playing tracks in playlists
Adding tracks to “Favorites”
Playing tracks in “Favorites”
Selecting playback methods
Listening to the sound from externally connected devices
Deleting music files from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
Internet radio
Listening to the vTuner Internet radio programs
Playback screens
Playback screen
Playback Options screen
Play Queue screen
Sound quality settings
Using the DSEE function
Using the Tone Control Bypass function (Tone Control Bypass )
Using the Tone Control function (Tone Control)
Configuring settings (Settings menus)
Network Settings
Connecting to a network (Internet Settings)
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Viewing the network status (View Network Status)
HDD Settings
Viewing the hard disk drive status (View HDD Status)
Formatting a hard disk drive (Format HDD)
Rescanning a hard disk drive (Rescan HDD)
Audio Settings
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)
System Settings
Selecting the language to be displayed on the screen (Language)
Controlling the brightness (Brightness)
Setting the Network Standby function (Network Standby)
Setting the Auto Standby function (Auto Standby)
Setting the Sleep timer (Sleep)
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 )
Network Update
Updating the software ( Network Update )
Parts and controls
Main unit
Names and descriptions of parts of the front panel
Names and descriptions of parts of the rear panel
Remote control
Names and descriptions of parts of the remote control
Screen
Home screen
Playback screen
Playback Options screen
Play Queue screen
Announcements
Specifications
Playable audio file formats
Design and specifications
Software updates for the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
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Notes
Precautions on heat buildup
Precautions on short circuit of the speakers
Notes on the internal hard disk drive
Precautions for use
Backups
Backing up data
Backing up music files in the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to your computer (for Windows)
Backing up music files in the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to your computer (for Mac)
Returning backup music files from your computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER (for Windows)
Returning backup music files from your computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER (for Mac)
Trademarks
Trademarks
Inquiries
Customer support websites
Notes on use
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List of Topics
HDD AUDIO PLAYER
HAP-S1
Troubleshooting
Actions and screen notifications
Actions
Standby modes
Forced shutdown of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
Screen notifications
Messages for protecting the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
When a notification about a new version of the software appears on the display
When registering music files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
Dealing with problems
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.
Cannot operate the HDD AUDIO PLAYER through HDD Audio Remote.
The HDD AUDIO PLAYER responds slowly to operations.
Sound/playback
No sound is output or sound is interrupted.
There is severe humming or noise.
Cannot play tracks.
Some tracks are not displayed.
Playback stopped.
Connections
Your computer cannot connect to the network after you press the WPS button.
You cannot connect to the network or the network connection is unstable.
The wireless router you want to connect to is not shown in the wireless network list.
It takes a long time to transfer and register music files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
You want to turn off the Wi - Fi (wireless LAN) function but do not know how.
Hard disk drive
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
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computer.
You want to delete music files but do not know how.
If the problem is not solved
Resetting to the factory default
Customer support websites
Notes on use
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HDD AUDIO PLAYER
HAP-S1
Notes on use
Before use
To make full use of this content, please read the following notes thoroughly. Please note that they are subject to change
without prior notice.
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Notes on use
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Features of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM
Features of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM
Introduces the features of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM.
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Basic operations
How to make and enter selections
Explains the basic operations of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
How to input characters
Explains how to operate the character input screen.
Notes on use
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Supported environment
System requirements for computers connected to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
Explains the system environment required for computers to use HAP Music Transfer, an application that
transfers audio files from your computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
Required network environment
Explains the network environment required to connect the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to a network and provides
related notes.
Notes on use
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Supported applications
HAP Music Transfer
HAP Music Transfer is a computer application that transfers music files stored on your computer to the HDD
AUDIO PLAYER. Install this application on the computer to which you want to connect the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
This topic provides information on the download site.
HDD Audio Remote
HDD Audio Remote is an application that makes operating the HDD AUDIO PLAYER even easier by allowing you
to operate it using your smartphone or tablet. This topic provides information on the download site.
Notes on use
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Preparations
What you need to do before starting to use the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
Explains what you need to do to listen to music after you purchase the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
Prep 1. Connecting speakers
Explains how to connect speakers to the SPEAKERS terminals on the rear panel of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
Prep 2. Connecting to a network with a LAN cable (only when using a wired LAN)
Explains how to connect the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to the same network as your computer using a wired LAN.
Prep 3. Turning on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
Explains the procedures for connecting the supplied AC power cord (mains lead) and then turning on the HDD
AUDIO PLAYER after making connections with all other devices.
Prep 4. Configuring the initial settings of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
Explains the initial settings process. When the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is turned on for the first time, it
automatically enters the initial settings mode.
Prep 5. Configuring the settings of a computer to use HAP Music Transfer
Explains the process to save music files managed on your computer to the hard disk drive of the HDD AUDIO
PLAYER using HAP Music Transfer.
Operating the HDD AUDIO PLAYER from your smartphone or tablet (using HDD Audio Remote)
Install the HDD Audio Remote application to operate the HDD AUDIO PLAYER from your smartphone or tablet.
This topic provides information about the download site of the HDD Audio Remote.
System requirements for computers connected to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
Explains the system environment required for computers to use HAP Music Transfer, an application that
transfers audio files from your computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
Supplied accessories
Provides a list of the accessories included with the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
Preparing the remote control
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Explains how to insert the R03 (size -AAA) batteries.
Standby modes
Explains the two types of standby mode: normal standby mode and Network Standby mode.
Notes on use
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Connections
Connecting to a computer
Explains how to connect the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to the same network as your computer through a wired LAN
or Wi -Fi (wireless LAN).
Connecting speakers
Explains how to connect speakers to the SPEAKERS terminals on the rear panel of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
Connecting an amplifier
Explains how to connect the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to an amplifier using an audio cord (not supplied).
Connecting other playback equipment
Explains how to connect other audio equipment to the input jacks of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER. You can enjoy
playback from other audio equipment through the speakers or headphones of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
Connecting an external hard disk drive
Explains how to connect an external hard disk drive (USB storage) to the EXT port on the rear panel of the
HDD AUDIO PLAYER. The connected external hard disk drive can be used in the same way as the internal hard
disk drive of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
Connecting headphones
Explains how to connect headphones to the PHONES jack on the front panel of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
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Wired LAN
Required network environment
Explains the network environment required to connect the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to a network and provides
related notes.
Connecting the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to a network automatically
Explains how to connect the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to a wired network by obtaining an IP address automatically.
Connecting the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to a network manually
Explains how to connect the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to a wired network by entering setup information (such as
the IP address) manually.
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Wi-Fi (wireless LAN)
Required network environment
Explains the network environment required to connect the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to a network and provides
related notes.
Selecting a Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) connection method
Explains how to select a Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) connection method. You can select the most suitable network
connection method for your network environment from 4 network connection methods.
Method 1. Setting up a network connection using the WPS push button configuration method
Explains how to set up a Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) network connection using the WPS push button configuration
method. This method requires a wireless LAN router/access point that supports the WPS push button
configuration method.
Method 2. Setting up a network connection by selecting an access point
Explains how to set up a Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) network connection by searching for an access point.
Method 3. Setting up a network connection by adding a new access point
Explains how to set up a Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) network connection by adding a new access point.
Method 4. Setting up a network connection using the (WPS) PIN code configuration method
Explains how to set up a Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) network connection using the (WPS) PIN code configuration
method. You can set up a connection by entering the (WPS) PIN code of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER into the
wireless LAN router/access point to authenticate the connection between the devices.
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Playing music
Playable audio file formats
Explains the audio file formats that can be played on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
Transferring music files from a computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
Explains how to transfer music files stored in a computer to the hard disk drive of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
using the HAP Music Transfer application.
Registered music file information
Explains how the HDD AUDIO PLAYER obtains information of the transferred music files and registers it in the
hard disk drive. This topic also includes notes on obtaining music information.
Playing music files
Explains how to play music files stored in the hard disk drive.
Playing tracks using SensMe™ channels
Explains how to play tracks using SensMe™ channels. The SensMe™ channels function analyzes and
automatically categorizes music tracks transferred to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER according to their mood and
tempo.
Playing tracks in playlists
Explains how to play tracks in playlists. The HDD AUDIO PLAYER automatically creates playlists such as a list of
newly transferred tracks or a list of frequently played tracks. You can also play playlists you have created using
HDD Audio Remote.
Adding tracks to “Favorites”
Explains how to add tracks to “Favorites.”
Playing tracks in “Favorites”
Explains how to play tracks in “Favorites.”
Selecting playback methods
Explains how to play tracks with various playback methods, such as shuffle play and repeat play, using the
Playback Options menu.
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Listening to the sound from externally connected devices
Explains how to listen to the sound played on an external device that is connected to the input jack of the
HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
Deleting music files from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
Explains how to delete music files from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
Notes on use
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