Sony HAP-S1 User manual

HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM HAP-S1
About the HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM
Features of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM [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 speakers [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 speakers [20]
Connecting an amplifier [21]
Connecting other playback equipment [22]
Connecting an external hard disk drive [23]
Connecting an external CD drive [24]
Connecting headphones [25]
Network connections (wired LAN)
Required network environment [26]
Connecting the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to a network automatically [27]
Connecting the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to a network manually [28]
Wi-Fi network connections (wireless LAN)
Required network environment [29]
Selecting a Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) connection method [30]
Method 1. Setting up a network connection using the WPS push button configuration method
[31]
Method 2. Setting up a network connection by selecting an access point [32]
Method 3. Setting up a network connection by adding a new access point [33]
Method 4. Setting up a network connection using the (WPS) PIN code configuration method
[34]
Playing music
Playable audio file formats [35]
Transferring music files from a computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER [36]
Playing music files [37]
Deleting music files from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER (when operating on the HDD AUDIO
PLAYER) [38]
Deleting music files from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER (when using the HAP Music Transfer)
[39]
Playing tracks using SensMe™ channels [40]
Playing tracks in playlists [41]

Selecting playback methods [42]
Registered music file information [43]
Standby modes [44]
Listening to the sound from externally connected devices [45]
Internet radio
Listening to the TuneIn Internet radio programs [46]
Music copy from a CD
Copying music files from a CD [47]
Useful functions
Copying music files from a CD [48]
Deleting music files from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER (when operating on the HDD AUDIO
PLAYER) [49]
Deleting music files from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER (when using the HAP Music Transfer)
[50]
Using the DSEE HX function [51]
Using the DSEE function [52]
Using the Tone Control Bypass function (Tone Control Bypass) [53]
Using the Tone Control function (Tone Control) [54]
Adding tracks to “Favorites” [55]
Playing tracks in “Favorites” [56]
Registered music file information [57]
Parts and controls
Front panel [58]
Rear panel [59]
Remote control [60]
Home screen [61]
Playback screen [62]
Playback Options screen [63]

Play Queue screen [64]
Settings menus
Network Settings [65]
HDD Settings [66]
Audio Settings [67]
System Settings [68]
Network Update [69]
Backups
Backing up data [70]
Backing up music files in the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to your computer (for Windows) [71]
Backing up music files in the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to your computer (for Mac) [72]
Returning backup music files from your computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER (for Windows)
[73]
Returning backup music files from your computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER (for Mac) [74]
Specifications/Notes
Playable audio file formats [75]
Design and specifications [76]
Software updates for the HDD AUDIO PLAYER [77]
When registering music files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER [78]
Precautions on heat buildup [79]
Precautions on short circuit of the speakers [80]
Notes on the internal hard disk drive [81]
Precautions for use [82]
Disclaimer regarding services offered by third parties [83]
Trademarks [84]
Troubleshooting
General [85]
Sound/playback [86]

Connections [87]
Hard disk drive [88]
Help for HAP Music Transfer/HDD Audio Remote [89]
If the problem is not solved [90]
Dealing with problems/Inquiries
Standby modes [91]
Forced shutdown of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER [92]
Messages for protecting the HDD AUDIO PLAYER [93]
Other messages [94]
When a notification about a new version of the software appears on the display [95]
Customer support websites [96]
[1] About the HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM
Features of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM
Thank you for purchasing this HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM.
The HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM 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 SYSTEM remotely.
The HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM has the following features:
Transferring various audio files to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
SYSTEM
You can transfer various types of audio files to the hard disk drive of the HDD AUDIO PLAYER
SYSTEM from a computer connected to the same network (*).
Storing audio files in the HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM 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 SYSTEM, to
automatically transfer audio files from your computer to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM.
High quality audio playback
The HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM 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 SYSTEM 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 SYSTEM.
You can install the application on your smartphone or tablet.
[2] About the HDD AUDIO PLAYER SYSTEM
Playable audio file formats
The following audio file formats can be played on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
Note
Only the LPCM 2ch audio format can be played when the signal is input through the
OPTICAL IN or COAXIAL IN jack. (The HDD AUDIO PLAYER supports the LPCM format

with sampling frequencies up to 96 kHz for signals input through the OPTICAL IN jack. 176.4
kHz and 192 kHz sampling frequencies are not supported.)
Playing other formats may produce noise or even damage the speakers if played at a high
volume.
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 SYSTEM
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. Push the jog dial in 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 SYSTEM
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 push the
jog dial in 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
push the jog dial in to enter the text string.
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
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 SYSTEM
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.