Sony HS256, AZ-HS1, HS128 User Manual

The player

Portable USB Memory Player

Operating Instructions

4-254-119-11(1)

AZ-HS1/HS128/HS256

WARNING

To prevent fire 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.

Warninng

Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority.

The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA (European Economic Area).

For the customers in the United States

Owner’s Record

The model number and the serial number are located on the inner rim of the left ear side of the headphones, and the serial number is located in the battery compartment of the left ear side of the headphones. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call your Aiwa dealer regarding this product.

Model No. Serial No.

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference using one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

AZ-HS1: No “pavit” supplied AZ-HS128: AZ-RM128 (a 128 MB “pavit”) supplied AZ-HS256: AZ-RM256 (a 256 MB “pavit”) supplied

If you have any questions about this product, you may call; Aiwa Customer Information Service Center 1-800-289-2492 or http://www.us.aiwa.com/.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: AIWA Model: AZ-RM256P

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San

Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 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.

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.

AZ-RM128P

Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Before using this player, install the application software on your computer using the supplied CD-ROM, and send some music data to the player.

Table of Contents

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 ........................................ 8

Basic operations

Listening to music ...................................... 9

1. Put the player on your ears. .................... 9

2. Insert the “pavit” into the player........... 10

3. Start playback. ...................................... 10

Advanced operations

Changing the sound quality (M.D.S.E) .... 13

Playing a track repeatedly (REPEAT) /

Playing all tracks in random order

(SHUFFLE).......................................... 13

Locking the controls (HOLD) .................. 14

Turning off the beep sounds (BEEP)........ 14

Using the player as stereo headphones ..... 15

Additional information

Precautions ............................................... 16

Cleaning.................................................... 16

Troubleshooting........................................ 17

Specifications ........................................... 19

Index ........................................... Back cover

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

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).

2 Enjoy music

anywhere with your player!

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.

OverviewOverview

Getting started

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)

• 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.

• CD-ROM* (“Music Transfer pavit Edition”) (1)

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