Sony PHA-2 Operating Instructions - Page 2
Listening to Music, Fastening the Audio Device to the Unit, Troubleshooting, Precautions, - iphone
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Listening to Music Listening to music with headphones Front of the unit 4,6 3 Left side of the unit Front of the unit 2,5 1 You can listen to music from an audio device connected to the unit with the headphones connected to the PHONES jack of the unit. Notes ˎˎConnect the stereo mini plug to the unit. ˎˎThis unit does not support monaural headphones, headphones with a remote control, or headsets with a microphone. 1 Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack of the unit. 2 Connect an audio device to the unit, then turn on the connected audio device. For details on connecting the audio device, see "Connecting to an Audio Device." 3 Set the OUTPUT SELECT switch to PHONES. 4 Rotate the power/volume knob clockwise to turn on the unit. The POWER indicator lights up green. Rotate the power/ volume knob clockwise further to turn up the volume. When the power is turned on, you can check the battery level by the number of times the POWER indicator flashes. 5 Start playback on the connected audio device. When playing High-Resolution Audio format data on your computer with the unit, use "Hi-Res Audio Player." For details on installing "Hi-Res Audio Player," see "To play High-Resolution Audio format data" of Computer . 6 Adjust the volume. Adjust the volume by the power/volume knob. Depending on the headphones, the volume may remain low, even if you turn the volume up to the max. In this case, turn off the unit, set the GAIN select switch to HIGH, then turn on the unit. In normal use, the setting should be NORMAL. Left side of the unit Note ˎˎIf you turn the volume up too high, it may damage your hearing. Be careful not to turn the volume up too high. Tip ˎˎWhen connecting a device such as a smartphone or portable audio player, adjust the volume on the connected device beforehand. Depending on the device, audio output settings may be required. Listening to music with an amplifier or active speaker Front of the unit 4,6 3 Left side of the unit 2,5 Amplifier, active speaker, etc. 1 Prepare the connecting cord or cable according to the equipment to be connected. You can listen to music from an audio device connected to the unit with the amplifier or active speaker connected to the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack of the unit. 1 Connect an amplifier or active speaker to the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack of the unit. 2 Connect an audio device to the unit, then turn on the connected audio device. For details on connecting the audio device, see "Connecting to an Audio Device." 3 Set the OUTPUT SELECT switch to LINE OUT. 4 Rotate the power/volume knob clockwise to turn on the unit. The POWER indicator lights up green. When the power is turned on, you can check the battery level by the number of times the POWER indicator flashes. 5 Start playback on the connected audio device. When playing High-Resolution Audio format data on your computer with the unit, use "Hi-Res Audio Player." For details on installing "Hi-Res Audio Player," see "To play High-Resolution Audio format data" of Computer . 6 Adjust the volume. Adjust the volume on the connected audio device. For details on adjusting the volume, refer to the operating instructions of the connected audio device. Note ˎˎThe sound from the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack of the unit cannot be adjusted by the power/volume knob or the GAIN select switch of the unit. List of the settings/outputs of each port/jack which is connected to the audio device Port/jack which is connected to the audio device "WALKMAN" connecting port iPhone/iPad/iPod connecting port (USB) port (for connecting to a computer) Setting position of the input select switch Second position from the left Second position from the right Right edge position Output jack of the audio signal PHONES jack*1 or AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack*2 PHONES jack*1 or AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack*2 PHONES jack*1 or AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack*2 *1 When listening to music with headphones connected to the PHONES jack, set the OUTPUT SELECT switch to PHONES. *2 When listening to music with an amplifier or active speaker connected to the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack, set the OUTPUT SELECT switch to LINE OUT. Port/jack which is connected to the audio device AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack Setting position of the input select switch AUDIO IN (the left edge position) Setting position of the OUTPUT SELECT switch PHONES Output jack of the audio signal PHONES jack only Fastening the Audio Device to the Unit You can fasten a connected device to the unit using the silicone belts (supplied). How to use the silicone belts (supplied) Mount the connected device on the unit. Insert the lugs of the silicone belts into the slots on one side of the unit. Pull the belts over and insert the lugs in the slots on the other side, as shown below. (4 silicone belts are supplied.) Tip ˎˎIf the audio device does not mount on the rubber rails of the unit, insert the protection sheet (supplied) between this unit and the audio device, to avoid scratching. Notes ˎˎBe careful not to pinch your finger when inserting the lugs of the silicon belt into the slots of the unit. It may cause injury. ˎˎSony is not liable for damage to an audio device caused by using the silicone belts. ˎˎThe silicone belts are not guaranteed to fasten all audio devices. ˎˎDo not over-stretch the silicone belt. It may cause a malfunction. Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using this unit, use the following checklist and read the product support information on our website. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. No sound Check that the unit and the audio device are connected correctly. Check that the connected device is turned on. Check that the unit is turned on. If the POWER indicator does not light up, charge the battery. Check that the input select switch is in the correct position for the connected audio device. Check that the OUTPUT SELECT switch is in the correct position for the output jack. Turn up the volume of the connected device. Turn up the volume of the unit. Connect the headphone plug firmly to the unit. Check that the unit, amplifier and active speaker are connected correctly. Check that the connected headphones are stereo, not monaural. The unit does not support monaural headphones. Do not connect monaural headphones. It may cause a malfunction. When connected to a computer, there is no sound or the sound is not played back properly. The computer does not recognize the unit as a USB device. Restart your computer. Install the driver software for Windows "Sony Portable Headphone Amplifier USB Audio 2.0 Driver" on your Windows computer. For details on installing, see Computer . Turn up the volume of your computer or software. If the unit was connected to the computer while using audio playback software, restart the audio playback software. When playing High-Resolution Audio format data on your computer with the unit, use the audio playback software compatible with the High-Resolution Audio format data, such as "Hi-Res Audio Player." When "Hi-Res Audio Player" is not installed, install it on your computer. For details on installing, see "To play HighResolution Audio format data" of Computer . If the computer enters standby, sleep or hibernation mode, while the music is played back by using the audio playback software, restart the audio playback software. Check that the sound device settings of your computer are correct. For Windows 8 Press and hold the [Windows] and [X] keys to display the menu, select [Control Panel], [Hardware and Sound], [Sound], [Playback] tab, select [Sony Portable Headphone Amplifier] for the playback device, then click [Set default]. For Windows 7/Windows Vista Click the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], [Hardware and Sound], [Sound], [Playback] tab, select [Sony Portable Headphone Amplifier] for the playback device, then click [Set default]. For Macintosh Click the [Apple] menu, select [System Preferences], [Sound], [Output] tab, then select [Portable Headphone Amplifier] for [Select a device for sound output]. The volume control of your computer or the audio playback software is set to suppress the sound. Cancel the setting. The CD-ROM drive does not support the digital reproduction function. Use a CD-ROM drive that supports the digital reproduction function. Digitally broadcast sound may not be output from a computer's USB port. In this case, connect the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack of the unit to the analog audio output of the computer. Low sound Turn up the volume of the connected device. Turn up the volume of the unit. When using high-impedance headphones, set the GAIN select switch to HIGH. Use headphones that have a stereo mini plug. The unit only supports headphones that have a stereo mini plug. If you use headphones/headset with a remote control or microphone, there may be low sound or no sound. The unit does not turn on. Charge the battery of the unit. When battery life reduces to half, the battery is approaching the end of its service life. Consult your nearest Sony dealer for replacement. Distorted sound If the audio device is connected to the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack of the unit, turn down the volume of the connected device. Set the equalizer setting of the connected device to off. Charge the battery of the unit. The battery cannot be charged. Turn off the unit. Check that the unit and your computer are firmly connected using the micro-USB cable (supplied). Check that the computer is turned on and not in standby, sleep or hibernation mode. Check that the unit and the computer are directly connected, and not via a USB hub. Try the USB connection procedure again in cases other than those stated above. The USB port of the connected computer may have a problem. Connect the unit to another USB port of the computer if available. A USB AC adaptor that is not recommended is being used. Charging methods that are not supported may not be possible. The battery is fully charged. If the battery is fully charged, the CHG (charge) indicator may blink and go off, and charging may not start. This is not a malfunction. For details, see "Charging the Unit." If the unit is not used for a long time, the CHG (charge) indicator may take a while to light up red when you connect it to your computer. In this case, do not disconnect the micro-USB cable from the unit, and wait until the CHG (charge) indicator lights up red. Charging time is too long. Check that the unit and the computer are directly connected, not via a USB hub. A cable which is not supplied is used. A USB AC adaptor that is not recommended is being used. Noise is generated. When connecting an audio device to the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack of the unit, adjust the volume of the connected device, then turn up the volume of the unit. Keep the computer away from the unit. Restart the audio playback software. Turn off the connected audio device, then turn it on again. Sound is interrupted when connecting to the computer. The CPU of your computer is overloaded. Close other applications. Other USB devices are connected to your computer and being used simultaneously. Quit operating other USB devices. The remote control of the headset does not work. Remote control operation is not supported by this unit. The microphone of the headset does not work. Headset microphones are not supported by this unit. A connected radio or TV cannot receive a signal/ Noise is generated. Keep the connected device away from the unit. Precautions On Safety ˎˎDo not put weight or pressure on this unit as it may cause the unit to deform during long storage. ˎˎDo not drop the unit or subject it to external shock, as it may cause a malfunction. ˎˎClean the unit with a soft dry cloth. ˎˎIf there is noise while listening to the radio, etc., move the unit farther away from the connected device. On placement ˎˎDo not place the unit in a location where it is: ˋˋSubject to extreme high temperature (such as in a car with its windows closed). ˋˋSubject to direct sunlight or near a heat source. ˋˋSubject to mechanical vibration or shock. ˋˋSubject to a magnetic field. (such as near a magnet, speaker or TV). ˋˋSubject to excessive dust. Specifications Frequency range Included items 10 Hz - 100 kHz (AUDIO IN input) PHA-2 (this unit) (1) Distortion 0.01% or less (1 kHz) Digital output USB cable for Supported impedance "WALKMAN" (1) 8 Ω - 600 Ω Micro-USB cable (1) Maximum input 1 Vrms (AUDIO IN) Stereo mini cable (1) Silicone belt (4) Protection sheet (1) Maximum output (when using Operating Instructions (this manual) the built-in lithium-ion (1) rechargeable battery) Recommended accessory Approx. 165 mW + 165 mW USB AC adaptor: AC-UD20 (optional) (8 Ω, 10 % distortion) Approx. 90 mW + 90 mW (32 Ω, 1 % distortion) Approx. 25 mW + 25 mW (300 Ω, 10 % distortion) Output jack Operating environment Compliant OS: Windows 8/Windows 8 Pro Windows 7 Starter (SP1 or later)/Home Basic (SP1 or later)/Home Premium (SP1 or Stereo mini jack*1 (PHONES jack) later)/Professional (SP1 or later)/ Stereo mini jack*1 (Switching the input Ultimate (SP1 or later) and output of the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT Windows Vista jack by the OUTPUT SELECT switch) Home Basic (SP2 or later)/Home Input jack/port Stereo mini jack*1 (Switching the input and output of the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack by the OUTPUT SELECT switch) Micro-USB port (type B) "WALKMAN" connecting port iPhone/iPad/iPod connecting port *1 Only a 3-pole stereo mini plug is supported. Other plugs, including 2-pole mini plug or 4-pole stereo mini plug, are not supported. Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32°F to 104°F) Charging temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41°F to 95°F) Premium (SP2 or later)/Business (SP2 or later)/Ultimate (SP2 or later) Mac OS X (10.6.8 or later) CPU: Intel Core 2 Processor 1.6 GHz or better Memory: 1 GB or better USB port (USB 2.0 High Speed) ˎˎOne of the above OS need to be installed to the computer at the factory. ˎˎThe unit is not guaranteed to operate with all computers. ˎˎThe unit is not guaranteed to operate with home built computers, operating systems that are personally upgraded, or multiple Power source operating systems. DC 3.7 V built-in lithium-ion ˎˎThe unit is not guaranteed to rechargeable battery operate with functions such as Battery life*2 system suspend, sleep, or Analog connection: Approx. 17 hours*2 hibernation, on any computer. Digital connection: Approx. 6.5 hours*2 Charging time Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. When connected to a computer: Approx. 7 hours*3 When connected to an AC outlet using the recommended USB AC adaptor (optional): Approx. 3.5 hours*3 *2 when using the unit at 1 mW + 1 mW output (24 Ω). Time may vary, depending on the immediate environment or conditions of use. *3 Time required for empty battery to recharge. Dimensions Approx. 68 mm × 29 mm × 140 mm (2 3/4 × 1 3/16 × 5 5/8 in) (w/h/d, projecting parts are not included) Mass Approx. 270 g (9.52 oz) Supported sampling frequencies/bit PCM: Maximum 192 kHz/24 bit DSD: 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz*4 *4 When playing back DSD on your Mac OS, or Windows in DoP mode, 2.8 MHz is the upper limit. Trademark Notices ˎˎ"WALKMAN" and "WALKMAN" logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. ˎˎiPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. ˎˎ"Made for iPod," "Made for iPhone," and "Made for iPad" mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone or iPad may affect wireless performance. ˎˎMacintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. ˎˎMicrosoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ˎˎAll other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. In this manual, TM and ® marks are not specified.