Sony HAP-Z1ES User manual

HDD AUDIO PLAYER HAP-Z1ES
About the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
Features of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER [1]
Playable audio file formats [2]
How to make and enter selections [3]
How to input characters [4]
System requirements for computers connected to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER [5]
Required network environment [6]
Supplied accessories [7]
Supported applications
HAP Music Transfer [8]
HDD Audio Remote [9]
Help for HAP Music Transfer/HDD Audio Remote [10]
Preparations
What you need to do before starting to use the HDD AUDIO PLAYER [11]
Prep 1. Connecting an amplifier [12]
Prep 2. Connecting to a network with a LAN cable (only when using a wired LAN) [13]
Prep 3. Turning on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER [14]
Prep 4. Configuring the initial settings of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER [15]
Prep 5. Configuring the settings of a computer to use HAP Music Transfer [16]
Operating the HDD AUDIO PLAYER from your smartphone or tablet (using HDD Audio
Remote) [17]
Preparing the remote control [18]
Connections

Connecting to a computer [19]
Connecting an amplifier [20]
Connecting an external hard disk drive [21]
Connecting an external CD drive [22]
Network connections (wired LAN)
Required network environment [23]
Connecting the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to a network automatically [24]
Connecting the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to a network manually [25]
Wi-Fi network connections (wireless LAN)
Required network environment [26]
Selecting a Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) connection method [27]
Method 1. Setting up a network connection using the WPS push button configuration method
[28]
Method 2. Setting up a network connection by selecting an access point [29]
Method 3. Setting up a network connection by adding a new access point [30]
Method 4. Setting up a network connection using the (WPS) PIN code configuration method
[31]
Playing music
Playable audio file formats [32]
Transferring music files from a computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER [33]
Playing music files [34]
Deleting music files from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER (when operating on the HDD AUDIO
PLAYER) [35]
Deleting music files from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER (when using the HAP Music Transfer)
[36]
Playing tracks using SensMe™ channels [37]
Playing tracks in playlists [38]
Selecting playback methods [39]
Registered music file information [40]
Standby modes [41]

Internet radio
Listening to the TuneIn Internet radio programs [42]
Music copy from a CD
Copying music files from a CD [43]
Useful functions
Copying music files from a CD [44]
Deleting music files from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER (when operating on the HDD AUDIO
PLAYER) [45]
Deleting music files from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER (when using the HAP Music Transfer)
[46]
Using the DSEE function [47]
Adding tracks to “Favorites” [48]
Playing tracks in “Favorites” [49]
Operating an external amplifier using the remote control or the dedicated application [50]
Registered music file information [51]
Parts and controls
Front panel [52]
Rear panel [53]
Remote control [54]
Home screen [55]
Playback screen [56]
Playback Options screen [57]
Play Queue screen [58]
Settings menus
Network Settings [59]
HDD Settings [60]
Audio Settings [61]

Amp Control Settings [62]
System Settings [63]
Network Update [64]
Backups
Backing up data [65]
Backing up music files in the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to your computer (for Windows) [66]
Backing up music files in the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to your computer (for Mac) [67]
Returning backup music files from your computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER (for Windows)
[68]
Returning backup music files from your computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER (for Mac) [69]
Specifications/Notes
Playable audio file formats [70]
Design and specifications [71]
Software updates for the HDD AUDIO PLAYER [72]
When registering music files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER [73]
Precautions on heat buildup [74]
Notes on the internal hard disk drive [75]
Precautions for use [76]
Disclaimer regarding services offered by third parties [77]
Trademarks [78]
Troubleshooting
General [79]
Sound/playback [80]
Connections [81]
Hard disk drive [82]
Help for HAP Music Transfer/HDD Audio Remote [83]
If the problem is not solved [84]
Dealing with problems/Inquiries

Standby modes [85]
Forced shutdown of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER [86]
Messages for protecting the HDD AUDIO PLAYER [87]
Other messages [88]
When a notification about a new version of the software appears on the display [89]
Customer support websites [90]
[1] About the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
Features of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
Thank you for purchasing this HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
The HDD AUDIO PLAYER is a music player that allows you to transfer and store High-
Resolution Audio files, such as DSD, and various other formats of audio files, such as MP3 and
FLAC, from your computer and enjoy playback of high quality audio sources.
You can install a specially designed application on your smartphone or tablet and operate the
HDD AUDIO PLAYER remotely.
The HDD AUDIO PLAYER has the following features:
Transferring various audio files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
You can transfer various types of audio files to the hard disk drive of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
from a computer connected to the same network (*).
Storing audio files in the HDD AUDIO PLAYER allows you to enjoy high quality sound playback
that is not affected by the network environment.
*You can use HAP Music Transfer, an application designed for HDD AUDIO PLAYER, to
automatically transfer audio files from your computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
High quality audio playback

The HDD AUDIO PLAYER can play High-Resolution Audio files such as 192 kHz/24 bit, 96
kHz/24 bit, or DSD (Direct Stream Digital) audio files.
Furthermore, the HDD AUDIO PLAYER gives a more natural and expansive sound to
compressed audio files, such as MP3s, by restoring high-frequency sound and almost
imperceptible sound during fade-out, which are usually lost by compression.
Easy operation with your smartphone or tablet
The HDD Audio Remote application is available to for even easier operation of the HDD AUDIO
PLAYER.
You can install the application on your smartphone or tablet.
[2] About the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
Playable audio file formats
The following audio file formats can be played on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
DSD (DSF, DSDIFF)
Extensions: .dsf, .diff
Sampling frequency: 2.8224 MHz, 5.6448 MHz
LPCM (WAV, AIFF)
Extensions: .wav, .aif, .aiff
Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
Quantization bits: 16 bits, 24 bits, 32 bits (*)
*
32-bit playback is only possible for files in WAV format.

FLAC
Extensions: .flac, .fla
Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
Quantization bits: 16 bits, 24 bits
ALAC
Extensions: .m4a
Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
Quantization bits: 16 bits, 24 bits
MP3 (MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3)
Extensions: .mp3
Bit rate: 64 kbps - 320 kbps
Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Quantization bits: 16 bits
AAC (MPEG-4 AAC-LC, HE-AAC)
Extensions: .m4a, .mp4, .3gp
Bit rate: 64 kbps - 320 kbps
Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Quantization bits: 16 bits
WMA (WMA, WMAPro, WMA Lossless)
Extensions: .wma, .asf
Bit rate: 32 kbps - 320 kbps (WMA, WMAPro)
Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz (WMA)
Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz (WMAPro, WMA Lossless)
Quantization bits: 16 bits (WMA, WMAPro)
Quantization bits: 16 bits, 24 bits (WMA Lossless)
ATRAC (ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, ATRAC Advanced Lossless)
Extensions: .oma, .aa3
Bit rate: 48 kbps - 352 kbps (ATRAC3plus)
Bit rate: 132 kbps (ATRAC3)
Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz
Quantization bits: 16 bits
Note
No copy protected files in any of the above formats can be played. If you transfer copy
protected files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER, music information of the copy protected files will
appear in gray and you will not be able to select it.
Only 2ch files in the above formats are supported.
Playing formats other than those above may produce noise or even damage the speakers if

played at a high volume.
[3] About the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
How to make and enter selections
The basic operations of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER are as follows:
1. Turn the jog dial left or right to select an item.
2. Press ENTER to enter the selection.
Hint
To display the Home screen, press the HOME button.
To go back to the previous screen, press the BACK button.
[4] About the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
How to input characters
When the character input screen appears during operations, enter characters as follows:

A: Character input area
B: Keyboard area
C: OK
1. Turn the jog dial left or right to select a character in the keyboard area, and then press
ENTER to enter the selection.
2. Repeat the operations in step 1 to enter a text string.
3. When the character input is done, turn the jog dial left or right to select [OK], and then
press ENTER.
Hint
To change the type of characters, use the character type selection button on the bottom left
of the keyboard area.
The character type changes in the order of [ABC] (capitals), [abc] (lower case) and [@./]
(symbols).
To move the cursor left and right in the character input area, use / .
To delete a character, move the cursor to the right of the character you want to delete, and
then use [BS] on the keyboard area.
[5] About the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
System requirements for computers connected to the HDD
AUDIO PLAYER
HAP Music Transfer, an application that copies audio files from your computer to the HDD
AUDIO PLAYER, can be used in the following system environment:
OS

Windows 10 Home
Windows 10 Pro
Windows 8.1
Windows 8
Windows 8 Pro
Windows 7 Starter Service Pack 1 or later
Windows 7 Home Basic Service Pack 1 or later
Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1 or later
Windows 7 Professional Service Pack 1 or later
Windows 7 Ultimate Service Pack 1 or later
Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 2 or later
Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2 or later
Windows Vista Business Service Pack 2 or later
Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 2 or later
Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11 (*)
*Intel CPU models, 64 bit (10.6, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11) and 32 bit (10.6, 10.7) are supported.
Screen resolution
1,024 x 768 pixels or higher
Note
One of the above operating systems should be installed by default. Upgraded operating
systems and multi-boot environments are not supported.
We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above system
requirements. Furthermore, the following systems are not supported:
Personally constructed computers or operating systems
Upgraded operating systems
Multi-boot environments
Multi-monitor environments
[6] About the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
Required network environment
You can transfer audio files from your computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER by connecting
both to the same network, either by a wired or wireless connection.
Confirm the supported environment described below.
Note
You need to connect the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to a network that can access the Internet if