To play high-resolution audio via the micro USB port

1

From the Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings.

3

Mark the Hi-res Audio via USB checkbox.

4

Using a USB cable, connect your device to one of the following device types:

 

a portable digital-to-analogue converter/amplifier (DAC/amp)

 

 

device, for example, the Sony PHA-2 Portable Hi-Res DAC/

 

Headphone Amplifier.

 

the high-resolution player/amplifier unit (DAC/amp) of a home

entertainment/sound system, for example, the Sony MAP-S1or Sony TA-A1ES.

5Make sure the amplifier is connected to a set of speakers or headphones.

6Using the relevant application in your device, play the audio or video file that you want to listen to in high-resolution.

You can also stream your music wirelessly to certain DAC/amplifier devices, such as the Sony MAP-S1, using, for example, Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi® or DLNA technology.

Noise cancellation

Your device supports noise cancelling headsets. By using a noise cancelling headset with your device, you can get much clearer audio quality when listening, for example, to music in a noisy environment, such as on a bus, a train or a plane. You can also use this feature to create a silent environment in which to study, work or read.

To ensure optimal performance, noise cancelling headsets from Sony are recommended.

To use a noise cancelling headset

1Connect the noise cancelling headset to your device.

2From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Sound > Audio settings > Noise cancelling, then drag the slider beside Noise cancelling to the right.

3If you want Noise cancelling to be enabled only during music or video playback or when the screen is active, mark the Power saver mode checkbox.

4If you want Noise cancelling to be enabled for as long as the headset is connected, unmark the Power saver mode checkbox.

A noise cancelling headset may not be included with your device at purchase.

When a noise cancelling headset is connected to your device for the first time, you can also select the noise cancelling headset type by dragging down the status bar to open the Notification panel and then tapping Headphones connected.

To adjust the settings to the noise environment

1Make sure a noise cancelling headset is connected to your device.

2 From your Home screen, tap .

3Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings > Noise cancelling > Noise environment.

4Select the relevant noise environment type, then tap OK.

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