Portable Headphone AmplifierPHA-1A

Connecting to a digital output supported Xperia

You can connect the headphone amplifier to a digital output supported Xperia using the digital cable for Xperia (supplied).

The compatibility of digital output supported Xperia models depend on the country/region. For the latest compatible models, access the following URL:

  1. Turn on the Xperia.
  2. Connect the Xperia to the computer/WALKMAN/Xperia connection INPUT port using the digital cable for Xperia (supplied).

Note

  • The headphone amplifier only supports the audio playback function of the Xperia.
  • Turn on your Xperia before operating the headphone amplifier.
  • Some operations may not be possible with the headphone amplifier, even if you use a supported Xperia model.
  • Do not unplug the cable during playback, otherwise playback will become unavailable. If this happens, restart the headphone amplifier or reconnect the cable to the Xperia.
  • Depending on the model of Xperia, the volume control function on the Xperia might not work while using the headphone amplifier.
  • If you are listening to music too loudly, the battery may drain even if the DC IN 5V port of headphone amplifier is connected to a computer or an AC outlet.
  • The WALKMAN/Xperia/computer connection INPUT port has priority when multiple devices are connected to the WALKMAN/Xperia/computer connection INPUT port and the iPhone/iPad/iPod connection INPUT port at the same time.
  • When your Xperia has the settings [High-res Audio via USB], [High-res audio (USB)] or similar activated, enable this.