•Use the micro USB port with a supported cable to output the sound to a digital-to-
analogue converter/amplifier (DAC/amp) and then connect this device to a home
sound system (via the system’s amplifier).
•Stream the sound (via micro USB cable) from your device to an all-in-one high-
resolution DAC amplifier/speaker system such as the Sony SRS-X9 Ultra Premium
Hi-Res Speaker.
To play high-resolution audio using a headset only
1Connect the headset to your device via the headset socket.
2Using the relevant application in your device, play the audio file that you want
to listen to in high-resolution.
Sound outputted via the headset socket/jack is by default in high resolution and no changes
to settings are necessary. A digital-to-analogue converter in the device converts the sound to
analogue format.
To play high-resolution audio via the micro USB port
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings.
3Mark the Hi-Res Audio via USB checkbox.
4Using 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-S1.
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.
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
canceling, then drag the slider beside Noise canceling to the right.
3If you want Noise canceling to be enabled only during music or video playback
or when the screen is active, mark the Power save mode checkbox.
4If you want Noise canceling to be enabled for as long as the headset is
connected, unmark the Power save 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.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings > Noise canceling > Noise
environment.
4Select the relevant noise environment type, then tap OK.
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