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The player
Portable USB
Memory Player
Operating Instructions
AZ-HS1/HS128/HS256
©2004 Sony Corporation
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.
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.
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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/.
Responsible Party:
Address:
Declaration of Conformity
AIWA
Trade Name:
Model:
AZ-RM256P
AZ-RM128P
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.
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.
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
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
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
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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.
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anywhere with
your player!
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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Locating controls
Player (right ear side)
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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
6 INPUT jack
7./ > (skip) buttons
8 Nx (play/stop)* button
9 LED indicator
* The button has a tactile dot.
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