4-253-038-33(1) Portable Solid Memory Player Operating Instructions UZ-PS128 ©2004 Sony Corporation
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. – 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. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table cloths, curtains, etc.
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 stored in your player .... 9 1. Put the player on your ears. .................... 9 2. Start playback. ......................................
Overview What you can do with your player Your UZ-PS128 is a portable player with built-in solid memory. You can play back MP3 files transferred to the player from your personal computer using the supplied software and the dedicated USB cable. You can also record and listen to the sound from another audio device connected to the player with the supplied analog connection cord.
Main features Overview • Headphone-style solid memory player - Highly portable with the player built into the headphones - Skip-proof using flash memory • Approximately 10 hours of continuous playback with a single LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery • Up to 120 minutes* of music can be stored in the built-in memory. • MP3 files on your computer are transferred to the player by simple and easy operations using the supplied software and the dedicated USB cable.
Getting started Step 1: Check the package contents. Check the accessories enclosed in the package.
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. e Insert with the e side upward.
Locating controls Player (right ear side) 3 4 1 2 5 6 1 (repeat)/AUTO TRACK switch 2 M.D.S.E switch 3 POWER switch 4 OPE indicator 5 ./> (skip/search) buttons * The button has a tactile dot.
Basic operations Listening to music stored in your player First, insert a battery into your player (page 7) and record some audio data to the player’s built-in memory. Note Disconnect the player from your computer before listening to music. 1. Put the player on your ears. Basic operations Note Remove earrings before wearing the player to avoid injury.
2. Start playback. 1 OFF 2 PLAY/STOP POWER OPE ON/STANDBY 3 – VOL + 1 Set the POWER switch to ON/STANDBY. 2 Press and hold PLAY/STOP for more than one second. A short beep is heard in the headphones and playback starts. The OPE indicator slowly flashes in green. 3 Press VOL +/– to adjust the volume. Playback stops after the last track has been played.
Other operations > To Go to the beginning of the next track Go to the beginning of the current track Go to the beginning of previous tracks Go to the beginning of succeeding tracks Adjust the volume*3 Stop playback Turn off the power – VOL Basic operations . + Do this Press > once.*1 Press . once. Press . repeatedly. Press and hold . to quickly locate the track you want.*2 Press > repeatedly.*1 Press and hold > to quickly locate the track you want.*2 Press VOL +/–.
Recording from another audio device You can connect your player to another audio device, such as a CD player, and record audio from that device. The audio is converted into MP3 files and stored in the player’s internal memory. Note The volume and sound quality of the audio from the connected external audio device will affect the recording. Be sure to adjust the volume and turn off sound effects on the external audio device before recording.
About recorded tracks • Whenever you stop recording, the audio recorded up to that point will be stored as a track. • A new track is recorded after the end of the last track already stored. • During recording if the player’s memory becomes full, the OPE indicator flashes in red and the existing tracks will be erased starting with the first track.
B Advanced operations /AUTO TRACK OFF ON M.D.S.E OFF Changing the sound quality (M.D.S.E) The M.D.S.E (MP3 Digital Sound Enhancer) allows you to enjoy clear digital sound and a resonant bass. ON Playing a track repeatedly (Repeat Play) Set the /AUTO TRACK switch to ON. After the track has been played 10 times repeatedly, playback stops. Set the M.D.S.E switch to ON. To return to normal play mode Set the /AUTO TRACK switch to OFF. Notes • If the sound is distorted when using the M.D.S.
Using the player as stereo headphones You can use the player as a pair of ordinary stereo headphones using the supplied analog connection cord. 1 2 Set the POWER switch to OFF. Connect the player to another audio device. Connect the supplied analog connection cord to the INPUT jack of the player and to the headphones jack of the other audio device. to the headphones jack Advanced operations INPUT CD player, cassette recorder, etc.
B Additional information Precautions Cleaning General Clean the player casing with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution. • Never use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration. • Remove earrings when using this player to avoid injury. Road Safety Do not use this player while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.
Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using your player, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Aiwa dealer. For trouble concerning operations while connected to your computer, also refer to “Troubleshooting” in the separate manual for the software. Operation Cause/Remedy There is no sound. c The volume level is set to zero. Turn up the volume (page 11). c The power is not turned on.
Specifications Supported audio file format MP3 Bit rate: 8 - 320 kbps Sampling frequencies: 24/22.05/16/32/ 44.1/48 kHz MP3 files encoded with a combination of sampling frequency of 22.05 kHz and bit rate of 160 kbps are not playable on this player.
Index A Auto Power Off 10 Auto Track 13 R Recording 12 Repeat Play 14 S Skip/search 11 B Battery 7 C, D Cleaning 16 Connecting to another audio device 12, 15 T, U Transfer 4 Troubleshooting 17 V, W, X, Y, Z Volume 10, 11 E, F, G Erasing tracks 13 Additional information H, I, J, K Headphones Putting on 9 Using as stereo headphones 15 L Locating the first track 11 M, N, O M.D.S.
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