Sony SGP511 User Manual

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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).

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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

Connect the headset to your device via the headset socket.

Using 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

From the Home screen, tap .

Find and tap

Settings > Sound > Audio settings.

Mark the

Hi-Res Audio via USB checkbox.

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

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

example, the Sony PHA-2 Portable Hi-Res DAC/Headphone Amplifier.

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

entertainment/sound system, for example, the Sony MAP-S1.

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

Using 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

Connect the noise cancelling headset to your device.

From your Home screen, tap >

Settings > Sound > Audio settings > Noise

canceling, then drag the slider beside Noise canceling to the right.

If 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.

If 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

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

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap

Settings > Sound > Audio settings > Noise canceling > Noise

environment.

Select the relevant noise environment type, then tap

OK.