Sony HAP-S1 User Manual page 116

Only 2ch tracks are supported in any of the playable file formats. Tracks other than 2ch
tracks cannot be played.
DRM (Digital Rights Management)-protected music files cannot be played.
Confirm the audio file formats that can be played.
If the HDD AUDIO PLAYER is being used with a television, speakers, video deck or tape
deck and is placed too close to that equipment, noise may result.
Audio formats other than LPCM 2ch cannot be played through the OPTICAL IN or COAXIAL
IN jacks.
The HDD AUDIO PLAYER does not output a signal through the D/A DIRECT・LINE OUT
jacks when [LINE IN 1] or [LINE IN 2] is selected in the [External Input] menu.
If you are using an external hard disk drive, skipping may occur in the playback sound
depending on the hard disk performance.
The HDD AUDIO PLAYER receives transferred files and analyzes music files at the same
time. Start playback after the
When no sound is output from one side or both sides of the headphones, fully insert the plug
of the headphones.
There is severe humming or noise.
Check whether the cords or cables are broken or have any other defects.
Check that the speakers are connected to the HDD AUDIO PLAYER correctly.
Check that the connecting cords are not near a transformer, motor, TV set or fluorescent
light.
Move your TV away from the HDD AUDIO PLAYER and other audio equipment.
The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
Cannot play tracks.
The following tracks appear in gray and cannot be played:
Tracks that are not 2ch, even if the file extension is supported by the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
Tracks that are identified as unplayable tracks by the HDD AUDIO PLAYER.
Tracks cannot be played if the music files are corrupted or the HDD AUDIO PLAYER fails to
read the data because of vibration.
Tracks with added will not be played, as these tracks are not entered in the Play Queue.
For example, when you listen to all tracks in an album, tracks with
icon disappears from the display.
will not be included in