Sony Pha3 Owners Manual

							Portable Headphone Amplifier
PHA-3
Connecting to an iPhone/iPad/iPod
You can connect  the headphone  amplifier to an iPhone/iPad/iPod using the USB cable supplied  with your
iPhone/iPad/iPod.  For details on compatible models,  see “Compatible iPhone/iPad/iPod models.”
The  headphone  amplifier is  compatible with audio  format files, up to 48 kHz/24 bit PCM. 1.  Turn on the iPhone/iPad/iPod.
2 .  Set  the INPUT select switch to the position  of the iPhone/iPad/iPod connecting port  (second position  from the left).
3 .  Connect  the iPhone/iPad/iPod to the iPhone/iPad/iPod connecting port  using the USB cable supplied  with your
device.
Compatible iPhone/iPad/iPod models
You can use the headphone  amplifier with only the following models.  Update  your  iPhone, iPad  or iPod  to the latest
software before use. (as of July 2014)
iPhone 5s
iPhone 5c
iPhone 5
iPhone 4s
iPhone 4
iPhone 3GS
iPad  Air
iPad  mini with Retina display
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							iPad  (4th  generation)
iPad  mini
iPad  (3rd generation)
iPad  2
iPad
iPod  touch  (5th  generation)
iPod  touch  (4th  generation)
iPod  touch  (3rd generation)
iPod  touch  (2nd  generation)
iPod  classic  120GB / 160GB (2009)
iPod  nano  (7th  generation)
iPod  nano  (6th  generation)
iPod  nano  (5th  generation)
iPod  nano  (4th  generation)
iPod  nano  (3rd generation)
Note
If noise is  generated, turn  off the connected iPhone/iPad/iPod,  then  turn  it on again.
The  headphone  amplifier only supports the audio  playback  function  of an iPhone/iPad/iPod.
You cannot  transfer music to your  iPhone/iPad/iPod from the headphone  amplifier.
Do not connect  an iPhone/iPad/iPod that is  not supported.  The  headphone  amplifier is  not guaranteed to work with an
unsupported iPhone/iPad/iPod.
Sony is  not liable for damage/erasure of recorded  data  caused  by using an iPhone/iPad/iPod with the headphone
amplifier.
Do not disconnect the iPhone/iPad/iPod while operating.  Before  disconnecting the iPhone/iPad/iPod from the
headphone  amplifier, stop playback  and turn  the headphone  amplifier off to prevent damage to data.
If the sound  is  distorted, set the equalizer to “Off” or “Flat” on your  iPhone/iPad/iPod.
Turn on your  iPhone/iPad/iPod before connecting it to the headphone  amplifier.
Depending on an iPhone/iPad/iPod,  the sound  may become loud suddenly  when you adjust the volume.
If the battery level of an iPhone/iPad/iPod is  too low, charge it before use.
Music volume  may vary depending on the ring tone  of the iPhone and its application. Refer  to the operation manual of
your  iPhone.
If the iPhone is  set to silent mode, the ring tone  may not be heard from the headphones.
For details on operating an iPhone/iPad/iPod,  refer to its operation manual.
An  iPhone/iPad/iPod will not be charged when it is  connected to the headphone  amplifier.
If you are  listening to music too loudly, the battery may drain  even if the DC  IN 5V  port  of headphone  amplifier is
connected to a computer or an AC outlet.
Related TopicCompatible iPhone/iPad/iPod models
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Connecting to a PCM recorder,  etc.
You can connect  the headphone  amplifier to a device with the optical out jack, such as a PCM  recorder,  using a digital
optical cable (sold separately).
The  headphone  amplifier is  compatible with High-Resolution  Audio format files, up to 192 kHz/24 bit PCM. 1.  Turn on the device.
2 .  Set  the INPUT select switch to the position  of the OPT IN port  (second position  from the right).
3 .  Connect  the device to the OPT IN port  using a digital optical cable (sold separately).
About a  digital optical cable  (sold  separately)
The  OPT IN port  of the headphone  amplifier is  compatible with a square plug of digital optical cable. Choose  the
appropriate plug type for your  device.
Note
The  audio  files on your  device may not be played  back via the headphone  amplifier even though they are  playable
with the device itself. This is  because there is  a restriction on optical media.  In this case, refer to the operation manual
of your  device.
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							Portable Headphone Amplifier
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Connecting to an analog  output device
You can connect  the headphone  amplifier to an analog  output device, such as a smartphone or portable music player,
using the stereo mini cable (supplied).
Before  connecting, turn  the volume  of your  device down, and turn  the headphone  amplifier off. 1.  Turn on the device.
2 .  Set  the INPUT select switch to the position  of the AUDIO IN/LINE  OUT jack (right edge  position).
3 .  Set  the OUTPUT select switch to 
 (right edge  position).
4 .  Connect  the device to the AUDIO IN/LINE  OUT jack using the stereo mini cable (supplied).
5.  Connect  your  headphones  to the  (headphones) NORMAL jack on the front  side of the headphone  amplifier.
When the device is  connected to the AUDIO IN/LINE  OUT jack, your  headphones  cannot  be connected to the 
(headphones) BALANCED L/R jack.
Note
If you connect  the headphone  amplifier to a device with a built-in radio  or tuner, broadcasts may not be received, or
sensitivity may be reduced significantly.
If there is  noise in broadcasts, place the headphone  amplifier farther away from the connected device and check
whether reception improves.
If you are  listening to music too loudly, the battery may drain  even if the DC  IN 5V  port  of the headphone  amplifier is
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							connected to a computer or an AC outlet.
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Listening  to music  with headphones
You can listen to music from an audio  device with your  headphones  via the headphone  amplifier. Follow the steps below
when you connect  the headphones  with the stereo mini plug to the headphone  amplifier. 1.  Connect  the stereo mini plug of your  headphones  to the 
 (headphones) NORMAL jack of the headphone
amplifier.
If you connect  the headphones  which has the L-shaped stereo mini plug to the 
 (headphones) NORMAL jack,
position  it so that its cable is  on the right  side of the jack, avoiding  the ridge  on the left of the jack, and ensure the
plug is  fully inserted.
2 .  Connect  an audio  device to the headphone  amplifier.
3 .  Set  the INPUT select switch to the position  where  the port  that your  device is  connecting to.
4 .  Set  the OUTPUT select switch to “
.”
5.  Rotate  the power/volume  knob clockwise to turn  on the headphone  amplifier.
The  POWER/CHG indicator flashed  in green and then  lights up. 
Rotate  the power/volume  knob further clockwise to turn  up the volume.
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							6.  Start playback  on the connected audio  device.
When playing High-Resolution  Audio format files on your  computer with the headphone  amplifier, download and
install “Hi-Res Audio Player.”
7 .  Rotate  the power/volume  knob to adjust the volume.
When  the volume  remains low
Depending on the headphones, the volume  may remain low, even if you turn  the volume  up to the max volume.
In this case, turn  off the headphone  amplifier and set the GAIN  select switch to HIGH, then  turn  on the headphone
amplifier again.  In normal use, the GAIN  select switch should  be set at NORMAL.
Hint
When the headphone  amplifier is  turned on, you can check the battery level by the number of times that the
POWER/CHG indicator flashes in green.
Flashes three times: Substantially charged
Flashes twice:  Half  charged
Flashes once: Battery  level is low.  It  is necessary  to charge the  battery.
Always  flashing: It  is necessary  to charge the  battery. If  you continue  to use the  headphone  amplifier  without  charging, it
will  turn off automatically.
When 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.
Note
The  headphone  amplifier does not support monaural headphones, headphones  with a remote control, or headsets
with a microphone.  Do not attempt to connect  these  devices to the headphone  amplifier. It may cause malfunctions.
If you turn  the volume  up too high, it may damage your  hearing. Be  careful  not to turn  the volume  up too high.
In the following cases, the relay in the internal circuit will make  a sound.
When the  unit is turned on
When the  OUTPUT select switch  is moved
When the  INPUT select switch  is moved  to/from the  position of the  AUDIO  IN/LINE OUT jack  (right edge position)
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							Installing  “Hi- Res  Audio  Player”  on a  computer
Summary of settings and connections
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							Portable Headphone Amplifier
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Listening  to music  with headphones via  balanced connection
Connecting the balanced connection compatible headphones  to the headphone  amplifier upgrades sound  quality from an
audio  device connected to the headphone  amplifier.
Balanced connection compatible headphones
MDR-Z7,  XBA -Z5,  MDR-1A*, XBA -H3* (as of July 2014)
* The balanced- connection headphone  cable  (MUC- S20BL1/MUC- M20BL1) (sold  separately)  is required to connect MDR- 1A and
XBA - H3.
For the latest compatible models,  access the following URL:
http://www.sony.com/support/
You cannot  connect  your  headphones  to the 
 (headphones) BALANCED L/R jack when the device is  connected to the
AUDIO IN/LINE  OUT jack. Connect  your  headphones  to the 
 (headphones) NORMAL jack.
1 .  Connect  the L plug of the balanced-connection headphone  cable to the 
 (headphones) BALANCED L jack and R
plug to the 
 (headphones) BALANCED R  jack.
2 .  Connect  an audio  device to the headphone  amplifier.
3 .  Set  the INPUT select switch to the position  where  the port  that your  device is  connecting to.
4 .  Set  the OUTPUT select switch to “
.”
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							5.  Rotate  the power/volume  knob clockwise to turn  on the headphone  amplifier.
The  POWER/CHG indicator flashes in green and then  lights up. 
Rotate  the power/volume  knob further clockwise to turn  up the volume.
6.  Start playback  on the connected audio  device.
When playing High-Resolution  Audio format files on your  computer with the headphone  amplifier, download and
install “Hi-Res Audio Player.”
7 .  Rotate  the power/volume  knob to adjust the volume.
When  the volume  remains low
Depending on the headphones, the volume  may remain low, even if you turn  the volume  up to the max volume.
In this case, turn  off the headphone  amplifier and set the GAIN  select switch to HIGH, then  turn  on the headphone
amplifier again.  In normal use, the GAIN  select switch should  be set at NORMAL.
Hint
When the headphone  amplifier is  turned on, you can check the battery level by the number of times that the
POWER/CHG indicator flashes in green.
Flashes three times: Substantially charged
Flashes twice:  Half  charged
Flashes once: Battery  level is low.  It  is necessary  to charge the  battery.
Always  flashing: It  is necessary  to charge the  battery. If  you continue  to use the  headphone  amplifier  without  charging, it
will  turn off automatically.
Note
When using balanced connection with headphones  that have low  impedance (less than  16 ohms), the limiter prevents
excessive output, which may cause the sound  to be cut off. In this case, turn  down the volume  of the headphone
amplifier.
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