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 or video 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

1 From the Home screen, tap .

2Find 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-analog 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 canceling headsets. By using a noise canceling 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 canceling headsets from Sony are recommended.

To use a noise canceling headset

1Connect the noise canceling headset to your device.

2 From 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 canceling headset may not be included with your device at purchase.

When a noise canceling headset is connected to your device for the first time, you can also select the noise canceling 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 canceling headset is connected to your device.

2 From 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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Z3v specifications

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