Sony SRS-XB2, Help Manual

Page 1: ...ing Started What you can do with the speaker Parts and controls Included items Checking the contents of the box Power source Charging the speaker from an AC outlet Turning the power on Turning the power off Using the BLUETOOTH standby function Auto power off function Switching the auto power off function Making connections BLUETOOTH ...

Page 2: ...computer Windows 7 Connecting to a portable audio device etc Listening to music BLUETOOTH device Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Selecting the wireless playback quality of the speaker Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection After use Speaker Add function Listening to music wirelessly with two speakers Speaker Add function Switching between double mode and stereo mode Speaker A...

Page 3: ... to turn on the speaker or charge the built in battery The power suddenly turns off Sound No sound Sound from only one speaker Low sound level Distorted sound Humming or noise in the speaker output Sound becomes low while in use BLUETOOTH Unable to pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device Unable to connect the speaker to a BLUETOOTH device with One touch connection NFC Unable to connect a BLUETOOT...

Page 4: ...NFC compatible device by One touch NFC 23 Switching devices by One touch NFC 24 Pairing and connecting with a computer Windows 8 25 Pairing and connecting with a computer Windows 7 32 Connecting with a paired computer Windows 8 37 Connecting with a paired computer Windows 7 42 Connecting to a portable audio device etc 45 Listening to music ii BLUETOOTH device ii Listening to music of a device via ...

Page 5: ...olve a problem 81 Power supply iii Unable to turn on the speaker or charge the built in battery 82 The power suddenly turns off 83 Sound iii No sound Sound from only one speaker Low sound level 84 Distorted sound Humming or noise in the speaker output 85 Sound becomes low while in use 86 BLUETOOTH iii Unable to pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device 87 Unable to connect the speaker to a BLUETOOT...

Page 6: ... double mode The speaker has a water resistant specification 4 5 of IPX5 6 as specified in Degrees of protection against ingress of water of the IEC60529 Ingress Protection Rating IP Code 4 587 625 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the purpose of BLUETOOTH communication between devices 1 The battery life may vary depending on the ambient temperature or condi...

Page 7: ...Guide Personal Audio System SRS XB2 Parts and controls power button indicator 1 CHARGE indicator 2 volume buttons 3 EXTRA BASS button indicator 4 BLUETOOTH PAIRING button indicator 5 call button 6 N mark 7 2 ...

Page 8: ...Related Topic About the indicators 4 587 625 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Microphone 8 ADD button 9 L left R right indicators 10 Cap 11 AUDIO IN jack 12 DC IN 5V jack 13 RESET button 14 3 ...

Page 9: ...r dealer Personal audio system SRS XB2 Micro USB cable USB AC adaptor Plug depending on your region country Operating Instructions Provides you with instructions on how to connect the speaker with BLUETOOTH devices and basic operations Reference Guide Provides you with precautions and product specifications Warranty card depending on your region country 4 587 625 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporati...

Page 10: ...he USB AC adaptor supplied to the micro USB cable supplied 2 Connect the micro USB cable to the DC IN 5V jack 3 Plug the USB AC adaptor to an AC outlet Do not use any USB AC adaptor or micro USB cable other than the supplied ones The CHARGE indicator lights up in orange while charging Charging is completed in about four hours 1 and the indicator turns off If the CHARGE indicator stays turned off w...

Page 11: ... lower the volume of the speaker Otherwise turn off the speaker and charge the battery to its full capacity When you use the speaker at a loud volume for a long time the battery may run low even if the speaker is connected to an AC outlet As a result sound becomes low This is not a malfunction Turn off the speaker and charge the battery to its full capacity When you switch the power source between...

Page 12: ... when you turn on the speaker the battery is empty and needs to be charged When the CHARGE indicator flashes slowly in orange the battery is running low and needs to be charged In this condition the volume of the speaker may become low Before charging the speaker make sure to turn it off Related Topic Turning the power off Charging the speaker from an AC outlet Enjoying EXTRA BASS 4 587 625 11 2 C...

Page 13: ...the BLUETOOTH standby function is on the power indicator lights up in orange and the speaker enters the BLUETOOTH standby mode Related Topic Auto power off function Using the BLUETOOTH standby function 4 587 625 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Press the power button The power indicator turns off 1 8 ...

Page 14: ...such is the case when the speaker is used for the first time after purchase the speaker will not enter the BLUETOOTH standby mode To turn off the BLUETOOTH standby function Perform step 1 to 2 above again and press and hold the power button over four seconds until the power indicator turns off The BLUETOOTH standby function is turned off and the speaker will turn off Connect the speaker to the AC ...

Page 15: ...e while the speaker is turned off when the BLUETOOTH standby function is activated Related Topic Turning the power on How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices About the indicators 4 587 625 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 10 ...

Page 16: ...set Profile Allows calling cellular phone operation HFP Hands Free Profile Allows hands free calling cellular phone operation No music sound is played when the speaker is connected to a BLUETOOTH device When the speaker is in AUDIO IN mode No operation on the speaker No music sound is played on an audio device connected to the AUDIO IN jack or the music sound of an audio device connected to the AU...

Page 17: ...off function 4 587 625 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Connect the speaker to the USB AC adaptor and turn off the power 1 Press and hold the button and the button at the same time for at least five seconds When the auto power off function switches to off the BLUETOOTH indicator flashes three times in white When the function switches to on the BLUETOOTH indicator flashes twice in white 2 12 ...

Page 18: ...od is the same even when pairing a second device or more Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device Connecting with an NFC compatible device by One touch NFC Connecting the speaker with the paired device Once the BLUETOOTH devices are paired there is no need to pair them again To connect a device already paired refer to the following topic Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device Connecting t...

Page 19: ...er eight devices have already been paired the paired device with the oldest connection time is replaced by the new one When the pairing information of the speaker has been deleted from the BLUETOOTH device When the speaker is initialized all pairing information is deleted The speaker can be paired with multiple devices but can only play music from one paired device at a time When an audio cable is...

Page 20: ...ghts up in green The BLUETOOTH indicator begins to flash in white When you turn on the speaker for the first time after purchase the BLUETOOTH indicator will begin to flash quickly in white and the speaker enters pairing mode automatically by just turning on the speaker Proceed to step 3 When you turn on the speaker the speaker tries to make a BLUETOOTH connection with the last connected BLUETOOTH...

Page 21: ...paired after eight devices have already been paired the paired device with the oldest connection time is replaced by the new one When the pairing information of the speaker has been deleted from the BLUETOOTH device When the speaker is initialized all the pairing information is deleted The speaker can be paired with multiple devices but can only play music from one paired device at a time When an ...

Page 22: ... BLUETOOTH device Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection After use Listening to music wirelessly with two speakers Speaker Add function 4 587 625 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 17 ...

Page 23: ...te When you turn on the speaker the speaker tries to make a BLUETOOTH connection with the last connected BLUETOOTH device If the device is nearby and its BLUETOOTH function is on the BLUETOOTH connection is established automatically and the BLUETOOTH indicator stays lit When you want to connect another BLUETOOTH device terminate the current BLUETOOTH connection by operating the currently connected...

Page 24: ...n this case terminate the BLUETOOTH connection by operating the connected BLUETOOTH device and reestablish a connection When an audio cable is connected to the speaker s AUDIO IN jack while the speaker and the BLUETOOTH device have been connected via a BLUETOOTH connection sound from the BLUETOOTH connected device is not output from the speaker the hands free function is available To listen to mus...

Page 25: ...For details on the compatible models refer to the operating instructions supplied with your Walkman 1 Set the NFC function of the device to on For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device If your smartphone OS is Android 2 3 3 or later and less than Android 4 1 proceed to step 2 If your smartphone OS is Android 4 1 or later proceed to step 4 NFC compatible Walkman model...

Page 26: ...k the screen of the device beforehand Keep touching the device on the N marked part of the speaker until the device responds If the speaker is off it will turn on when the device touches it Follow the on screen instructions to establish the connection When the BLUETOOTH connection is established BLUETOOTH indicator stays lit To disconnect touch the speaker with the device again 4 21 ...

Page 27: ...BLUETOOTH indicator is turned off Note When an audio cable is connected to the speaker s AUDIO IN jack while the speaker and the BLUETOOTH device have been connected via BLUETOOTH connection sound from the BLUETOOTH connected device is not output from the speaker the hands free function is available To listen to music from the BLUETOOTH device disconnect the audio cable from the speaker s AUDIO IN...

Page 28: ...ff automatically by the auto power off function If you cannot disconnect the speaker try the following Start the app on the device and move the device slowly over the N marked part of the speaker If the device is in a case remove the case Make sure that the app screen is displayed on the device When using the Speaker Add function touch the speaker where the BLUETOOTH indicator is lit The device ca...

Page 29: ...connection on another NFC compatible BLUETOOTH headset or BLUETOOTH speaker the NFC compatible device disconnects from the speaker and connects with the BLUETOOTH device it just touched If you cannot switch devices try the following Start the app on the NFC compatible device and move the NFC compatible device slowly over the N marked part of the speaker If the NFC compatible device is in a case re...

Page 30: ...the operating instructions supplied with the computer device for reference Set the computer speakers to ON mode If the computer speakers are set to Mute OFF mode sound will not be produced by the BLUETOOTH speakers Computer speakers in Mute OFF mode Computer speakers in ON mode If your computer does not have a BLUETOOTH wireless function it will be necessary to connect a commercially available BLU...

Page 31: ...n All Control Panel Items is displayed select Devices and Printers If the Control Panel screen appears instead of All Control Panel Items select Large icons or Small icons from the View by menu in the top right corner of the screen The following screen appears 4 26 ...

Page 32: ...with the last connected BLUETOOTH device If the device is nearby and its BLUETOOTH function is on the BLUETOOTH connection is established automatically and the BLUETOOTH indicator stays lit When you want to connect another BLUETOOTH device terminate the current BLUETOOTH connection by operating the currently connected BLUETOOTH device 2 Initiate pairing mode on the speaker Press and hold the BLUET...

Page 33: ...appear in the bottom left of the SRS XB2 icon during installation When the mark disappears driver installation is complete Proceed to the next step substep 4 Depending on the computer installation may take time If driver installation takes too much time the auto power off function of the speaker will cause it to turn off automatically If this happens turn the speaker on again 3 Right click on SRS ...

Page 34: ...not a checkmark green on SRS XB2Stereo proceed to the next step substep 6 If SRS XB2Stereo does not appear right click on the Sound screen and select Show Disabled Devices from the menu that appears Then proceed to the next step substep 6 5 Right click on SRS XB2Stereo and select Connect from the menu that appears 6 29 ...

Page 35: ...r is connected a checkmark will appear on SRS XB2Stereo on the Sound screen Proceed to step 5 If you cannot click Connect for SRS XB2Stereo select Disable for the Default Device that currently has a checkmark green 30 ...

Page 36: ...ized all the pairing information is deleted The speaker can be paired with multiple devices but can only play music from one paired device at a time When an audio cable is connected to the speaker s AUDIO IN jack while the speaker and the BLUETOOTH device have been connected via BLUETOOTH connection sound from the BLUETOOTH connected device is not output from the speaker the hands free function is...

Page 37: ...F mode Computer speakers in ON mode If your computer does not have a BLUETOOTH wireless function it will be necessary to connect a commercially available BLUETOOTH adaptor to the computer Turn on the speaker The power indicator lights up green The BLUETOOTH indicator begins to flash in white When you turn on the speaker for the first time after purchase the BLUETOOTH indicator will begin to flash ...

Page 38: ...Click the Start button and then Devices and Printers 1 Click Add a device 2 Select SRS XB2 and click Next If a passkey is required on the display of the BLUETOOTH device enter 0000 If SRS XB2 does not appear on the screen repeat the procedure from step 2 3 A passkey may be called Passcode PIN code PIN number or Password When the following screen appears click Close The computer begins installing t...

Page 39: ... complete Proceed to the next step substep 5 Depending on the computer installation may take time If driver installation takes too much time the auto power off function of the speaker will cause it to turn off automatically If this happens turn the speaker on again Double click on SRS XB2 in Devices 5 Click Listen to Music 6 34 ...

Page 40: ... when pairing information is not stored in the speaker such as at the factory settings the pairing mode is not released If the pairing mode is released before When the speaker is connected a checkmark will appear Check that the BLUETOOTH indicator has switched from flashing to a steady light When the speaker is connected to the computer the BLUETOOTH indicator stays lit You can enjoy playing back ...

Page 41: ...ice When the speaker is initialized all the pairing information is deleted The speaker can be paired with multiple devices but can only play music from one paired device at a time When an audio cable is connected to the speaker s AUDIO IN jack while the speaker and the BLUETOOTH device have been connected via BLUETOOTH connection sound from the BLUETOOTH connected device is not output from the spe...

Page 42: ...icator lights up in green The BLUETOOTH indicator begins to flash in white When you turn on the speaker the speaker tries to make a BLUETOOTH connection with the last connected BLUETOOTH device If the device is nearby and its BLUETOOTH function is on the BLUETOOTH connection is established automatically and the BLUETOOTH indicator stays lit When you want to connect another BLUETOOTH device termina...

Page 43: ...ntrol Panel Items is displayed select Sound If the Control Panel screen appears instead of All Control Panel Items select Large icons or Small icons from the View by menu in the top right corner of the screen 4 Confirm SRS XB2 Stereo on the Sound screen If there is a checkmark green on SRS XB2 Stereo proceed to step 3 5 38 ...

Page 44: ... right click on the Sound screen and select Show Disabled Devices from the menu that appears Then proceed to the next step substep 6 Right click on SRS XB2 Stereo and select Connect from the menu that appears When the speaker is connected a checkmark will appear on SRS XB2 Stereo on the Sound screen Proceed to step 6 39 ...

Page 45: ...he Default Device that currently has a checkmark green Check that the BLUETOOTH indicator has switched from flashing to a steady light When the speaker is connected to the computer the BLUETOOTH indicator stays lit You can enjoy playing back music from your computer 3 40 ...

Page 46: ...stablish a connection When an audio cable is connected to the speaker s AUDIO IN jack while the speaker and the BLUETOOTH device have been connected via a BLUETOOTH connection sound from the BLUETOOTH connected device is not output from the speaker the hands free function is available To listen to music from the BLUETOOTH device disconnect the audio cable from the speaker s AUDIO IN jack Related T...

Page 47: ...evice Turn on the speaker The power indicator lights up in green The BLUETOOTH indicator begins to flash in white When you turn on the speaker the speaker tries to make a BLUETOOTH connection with the last connected BLUETOOTH device If the device is nearby and its BLUETOOTH function is on the BLUETOOTH connection is established automatically and the BLUETOOTH indicator stays lit When you want to c...

Page 48: ...to an error The speaker is connected to a different nearby BLUETOOTH device Disconnect by operating the connected device and then repeat the operation from the previous step substep 2 3 Click Listen to Music A check mark appears when the connection has been made 4 Check that the BLUETOOTH indicator has switched from flashing to a steady light When the speaker is connected to the computer the BLUET...

Page 49: ...stablish a connection When an audio cable is connected to the speaker s AUDIO IN jack while the speaker and the BLUETOOTH device have been connected via a BLUETOOTH connection sound from the BLUETOOTH connected device is not output from the speaker the hands free function is available To listen to music from the BLUETOOTH device disconnect the audio cable from the speaker s AUDIO IN jack Related T...

Page 50: ...ia BLUETOOTH connection while an audio cable is used with the speaker Disconnect the cable from the speaker s AUDIO IN jack after use For connection use the cable with a stereo mini plug at both ends If you use a cable with resistance the sound may be lower or may not be output When the BLUETOOTH connection is active you can use the hands free function even if an audio cable is connected to the sp...

Page 51: ...that is connected to the AUDIO IN jack turn down the volume of the speaker and turn up the volume of the connected device Related Topic Listening to music of a portable audio device etc Auto power off function 4 587 625 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 46 ...

Page 52: ...ry depending on the BLUETOOTH device Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with your BLUETOOTH device Note Make sure beforehand that the volume on a BLUETOOTH device is set to a moderate level to avoid sudden loud sound output from the speaker Connect the speaker with the BLUETOOTH device The BLUETOOTH indicator lights up in white when the BLUETOOTH connection is established 1 Start pl...

Page 53: ... poor the BLUETOOTH device may react incorrectly against the operations on the speaker When you connect a portable audio device etc to the speaker s AUDIO IN jack while listening to music via BLUETOOTH connection the speaker switches to the AUDIO IN mode automatically In this case music of the BLUETOOTH device is not output if the BLUETOOTH connection is active the hands free function is available...

Page 54: ...y AAC or LDAC SBC Default setting Priority on stable connection SBC Note Communication may become unstable in the Priority on sound quality mode depending on the setting of your BLUETOOTH device and ambient conditions In this case change the speaker to the Priority on stable connection mode by performing steps 1 and 2 above Connect the speaker to an AC outlet via USB AC adaptor supplied Note Do no...

Page 55: ...Related Topic Using the BLUETOOTH standby function What is LDAC 4 587 625 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 50 ...

Page 56: ...ing conditions for 15 minutes and the BLUETOOTH connection is terminated No operation on the speaker No BLUETOOTH connection has been established between the speaker and a smartphone or mobile via HFP HSP HFP and HSP are types of BLUETOOTH profiles HSP Headset Profile Allows calling cellular phone operation HFP Hands Free Profile Allows hands free calling cellular phone operation No music sound is...

Page 57: ...o mode One speaker plays the sound on the right channel right side while the other speaker plays the sound on the left channel left side for stereo playback between the speakers Note Turn off both speakers before setting up the Speaker Add function Set up the first speaker 1 Press the power button on one of the speakers to turn it on The power indicator lights up in green The BLUETOOTH indicator b...

Page 58: ...the speaker begins to flash in white 1 Press and hold the ADD button until the speaker releases a sound The BLUETOOTH and L R indicators flash in white The L R indicators then light up while the BLUETOOTH indicator turns off Hint If the two speakers quickly make a BLUETOOTH connection the L R indicators may light up without the BLUETOOTH indicator 2 53 ...

Page 59: ...ce and other BLUETOOTH device s To terminate the Speaker Add function while in use press and hold the ADD button until a beep is heard and the L R indicators flashing Set up the second speaker within one minute If you do not set it up within one minute the setting of the first speaker will be canceled Operate the speaker where the BLUETOOTH indicator is flashing to make a BLUETOOTH connection with...

Page 60: ... is heard to terminate the Speaker Add function since the speaker tries to establish the last made connection When using the Speaker Add function switch the codec to SBC Note If you reset or initialize one of the two speakers while using the Speaker Add function make sure to turn off the other speaker If you do not turn off the other speaker before restarting the Speaker Add function there may be ...

Page 61: ...tween monaural playback double mode and stereo playback stereo mode Press the ADD button on either of the speakers to change the audio reproduction Each time you press the ADD button the mode changes The L R indicators on both speakers show the status of audio reproduction Double mode The L R indicators on both speakers are lit up in white 1 56 ...

Page 62: ...y Corporation Stereo mode L ch R ch The L indicator on one speaker and the R indicator on the other speaker are lit up in white Stereo mode R ch L ch The L indicator turns off and the R indicator lights up in white on one speaker On the other speaker the R indicator turns off and the L indicator lights up in white 57 ...

Page 63: ...dio cable For connection use the cable that has a stereo mini plug at both ends 1 Turn on the speaker The power indicator lights up in green 2 Turn on the connected device 3 Start playback on the connected device and adjust the volume to a moderate level 4 Press the volume buttons to adjust the volume When you press the volume buttons the power indicator flashes once in green When you set the volu...

Page 64: ... the AUDIO IN jack the output from the device connected to the AUDIO IN jack has priority and you will not hear the sound from the BLUETOOTH device The BLUETOOTH indicator lights up or flashes in white to indicate the BLUETOOTH status Absence of sound from the BLUETOOTH device does not indicate any trouble with the speaker If the BLUETOOTH connection is active you can use the hands free function w...

Page 65: ...ty with reduced bass This mode is recommended when listening at low volume inside a room Hint The current bass setting is retained when the speaker is turned off Note Depending on the music the boosted bass effects may not be so noticeable Related Topic Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Listening to music of a portable audio device etc Press the EXTRA BASS button The EXTRA BA...

Page 66: ...ng on your BLUETOOTH mobile phone Ring tone set on the speaker Ring tone set on the BLUETOOTH mobile phone Ring tone set on the BLUETOOTH mobile phone only for a BLUETOOTH connection Connect the speaker with a BLUETOOTH mobile phone The BLUETOOTH indicator lights up in white when the BLUETOOTH connection is established When using the Speaker Add function Connect to the speaker where the BLUETOOTH ...

Page 67: ...ot be connected with a BLUETOOTH mobile phone with HFP or HSP Check the connection status on the BLUETOOTH mobile phone Switch the call device to the speaker by pressing and holding the call button for about two seconds Adjust the volume by pressing the volume buttons on the speaker or operating the BLUETOOTH mobile phone When you press the volume buttons on the speaker or adjust the volume on the...

Page 68: ...the BLUETOOTH mobile phone are too close If an audio cable is connected to the AUDIO IN jack of the speaker you cannot listen to music of the BLUETOOTH device However when the BLUETOOTH connection is active the hands free function is available Related Topic How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection After use Making a call Button functions for a p...

Page 69: ...shed When using the Speaker Add function Connect to the speaker where the BLUETOOTH indicator is flashing In the following steps operate this speaker that is connected to the BLUETOOTH mobile phone Operation during a hands free call is only available with this speaker 1 Operate the BLUETOOTH mobile phone to make a call When you make a call playback pauses and the dial tone is heard from the speake...

Page 70: ...er you cannot listen to music of the BLUETOOTH device However when the BLUETOOTH connection is active the hands free function is available Related Topic How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection After use Adjust the volume by pressing the volume buttons on the speaker or operating the BLUETOOTH mobile phone When you press the volume buttons on th...

Page 71: ...Receiving a call Button functions for a phone call 4 587 625 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 66 ...

Page 72: ...one number Outgoing call Press the call button once to cancel an outgoing call Press and hold the call button for about two seconds to change the call device between the speaker and mobile phone Incoming call Press the call button once to answer a call Press and hold the call button for about two seconds to reject a call During call Press the call button once to finish a call Press and hold the ca...

Page 73: ...s turned off Charging the speaker is completed Lights up orange while the speaker is turned off The speaker is being charged Flashes slowly orange while the speaker is turned on The built in battery is running low and needs to be charged Flashes three times orange and turns off If the CHARGE indicator flashes three times in orange and goes off when you turn on the speaker the battery is empty and ...

Page 74: ... of the Speaker Add function is enabled Flashes The speaker enters the Speaker Add function mode Lights up The speaker is operating as the right speaker while the stereo mode of the Speaker Add function is enabled The speaker is operating as a monaural speaker while the double mode of the Speaker Add function is enabled Lights up You can enjoy boosted bass Sony recommended sound quality This mode ...

Page 75: ...a USB AC adaptor USB Micro B plug Connects to the speaker Notes on the USB AC adaptor When connecting or disconnecting the USB AC adaptor turn off the speaker beforehand Otherwise it may cause malfunction Use only the supplied USB AC adaptor To avoid damaging the speaker do not use any other USB AC adaptor Plug the USB AC adaptor into a nearby wall outlet mains In the case of a problem unplug it f...

Page 76: ...e required when using the Speaker Add function Only the SBC codec is supported while using the Speaker Add function If you have any questions or problems concerning the speaker that are not covered in this Help Guide please consult your nearest Sony dealer 4 587 625 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 71 ...

Page 77: ... flashes quickly in orange Ambient temperature exceeds the range of 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F There is a problem with the battery Note Charging time varies depending on battery usage conditions Charge the speaker in an ambient temperature of between 5 C and 35 C 41 F and 95 F The speaker becomes warm during charging This is not a malfunction If the speaker is not used for a long time it may take longer t...

Page 78: ...r may automatically stop to protect internal circuitry Be careful not to drop the speaker or subject it to mechanical shock Deformation or damage may cause deterioration of the water resistant performance Do not use the speaker in a location where large amount of water or hot water may splash on it The speaker does not have a design that is resistant to water pressure Use of the speaker in the abo...

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Page 80: ...e on the speaker using a soft dry cloth Especially in cold regions leaving moisture on its surface may cause the speaker to freeze and malfunction Be sure to wipe off the moisture after using the speaker Put the speaker on a towel or dry cloth Then leave it at room temperature and dry the speaker until no moisture remains 4 587 625 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 75 ...

Page 81: ...same frequency microwave interference may occur and result in communication speed deterioration noise or invalid connection if the speaker is used near a wireless LAN device In such a case perform the following Use the speaker at least 10 m about 30 ft away from the wireless LAN device If the speaker is used within 10 m about 30 ft of a wireless LAN device turn off the wireless LAN device Interfer...

Page 82: ...rd some devices may not be connected or work correctly depending on the features or specifications of the device Noise or sound skips may occur depending on the BLUETOOTH device connected with the speaker the communication environment or the usage environment The device with a built in radio or tuner cannot be connected to the speaker via BLUETOOTH since noise may occur in broadcasts Locate the sp...

Page 83: ...than those other technologies to be transmitted over a BLUETOOTH wireless network with unprecedented sound quality by means of efficient coding and optimized packetization Note Depending on the network environment there may be an interruption at the high bitrate transmission Related Topic Selecting the wireless playback quality of the speaker Distorted sound Humming or noise in the speaker output ...

Page 84: ...United States and in other countries Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc iPhone iPad and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries All other product names mentioned in this Help Guide may be the trademarks...

Page 85: ...out your speaker For customers in the USA http esupport sony com For customers in Canada http esupport sony com CA For customers in European countries http www sony eu support For customers in Latin America http www sony latin com For customers in other countries regions http www sony asia com 4 587 625 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 80 ...

Page 86: ...You may be able to resolve some issues by charging the battery Push the RESET button of the speaker Initialize the speaker This operation resets volume settings etc and deletes all pairing information Look up information on the issue on the customer support website If the operations above do not work consult your nearest Sony dealer Related Topic Customer support websites Using the RESET button In...

Page 87: ...cro USB cable is firmly connected to the speaker Make sure the micro USB cable is firmly connected to the USB AC adaptor Make sure the USB AC adaptor is firmly connected to the speaker and the AC outlet Related Topic Charging the speaker from an AC outlet Turning the power on About the indicators 4 587 625 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 82 ...

Page 88: ...off function may have activated After 15 minutes in certain circumstances such as when the volume of the audio input is low the power will automatically turn off Raise the volume of the connected device for use or set the auto power function to off Related Topic Charging the speaker from an AC outlet Turning the power on Auto power off function Switching the auto power off function 4 587 625 11 2 ...

Page 89: ...BLUETOOTH mode Make sure the audio cable is firmly connected to the AUDIO IN jack during playback in AUDIO IN mode If you are connecting a personal computer to the speaker make sure the audio output setting of the computer is set for a BLUETOOTH device Check that the speaker has established BLUETOOTH connection with the BLUETOOTH device Pair the speaker and the BLUETOOTH device again If the device...

Page 90: ...may occur in broadcasts When using the Speaker Add function if any other BLUETOOTH device s such as a BLUETOOTH mouse or BLUETOOTH keyboard is connected to the BLUETOOTH device terminate the connection between them There are some BLUETOOTH devices that can have the wireless playback quality changed If your device is compatible with this function select a setting that prioritizes stable connection ...

Page 91: ...ker to an AC outlet or turn off the speaker and charge the battery sufficiently When you use the speaker at a loud volume the battery may run low even if the speaker is connected to an AC outlet As a result sound becomes low This is not a malfunction Turn off the speaker and charge the battery to its full capacity 4 587 625 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 86 ...

Page 92: ...ress and hold the BLUETOOTH PAIRING button until you hear beeps and the BLUETOOTH indicator begins to flash quickly in white Connect the speaker to an AC outlet or charge the battery of the speaker sufficiently Once the speaker is initialized an iPhone iPad iPod may not be able to connect to the speaker In this case delete pairing information on the iPhone iPad iPod then pair them again Related To...

Page 93: ...e device is in a case remove it NFC reception sensitivity varies depending on the device If you repeatedly fail to connect the speaker with a device by one touch connect it to the speaker by on screen operation Check that your device is compatible with NFC Look up information on the issue on the customer support website To use the Speaker Add function pair with the speaker where the BLUETOOTH indi...

Page 94: ...the speaker in the Speaker Add function After connecting two SRS XB2 speakers perform the pairing procedure between a BLUETOOTH device and the speaker where the BLUETOOTH indicator is flashing in white Then make a BLUETOOTH connection 4 587 625 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 89 ...

Page 95: ... the volume of the speaker and the connected device Check that output of the BLUETOOTH mobile phone is set for the speaker Select an HFP or HSP BLUETOOTH connection by operating the BLUETOOTH device Related Topic How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices Receiving a call Making a call 4 587 625 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 90 ...

Page 96: ... RESET button turn on the speaker If it does not turn on consult your nearest Sony dealer Note The speaker cannot be reset while the power is off Pairing information is not deleted by pushing the RESET button To reset the speaker while it is being powered by the built in battery push and hold the RESET button until the power indicator turns off After resetting the volume function and EXTRA BASS se...

Page 97: ...hold the volume button and the power button at the same time for more than five seconds until the speaker turns off The speaker is initialized Settings such as volume etc are restored to the factory default settings and all pairing information is deleted 4 587 625 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 92 ...