Sony SRS-XB30, Help Manual

Page 1: ...ect a topic from the navigation pane Getting Started What you can do with the speaker Parts and controls Power source Connecting to an AC outlet Turning the power on Turning the power off Using the BLUETOOTH standby function Charging USB devices such as smartphones Auto power off function ...

Page 2: ...mputer Windows 10 Connecting with a paired computer Windows 8 Connecting with a paired computer Windows 7 Listening to music BLUETOOTH device Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality Codec Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection After use Switching the BLUETOOTH devices connected at the same time Multipoint connection Speaker Add...

Page 3: ...e voice assist function Using the voice assist function Google app Using the voice assist function Siri Information About the indicators Notes on use Precautions Notes on charging Notes on water resistant feature How to care for the speaker when wet What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology What is LDAC Customer support websites Troubleshooting What can I do to solve a problem Power supply Unable to t...

Page 4: ... callers 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 BLUETOOTH device with the speaker in the Speaker Add function Unable to connect with a speaker in the Wireless Party Chain function Reset Using the RESET button Initializing the speaker ...

Page 5: ...5 Switching devices by One touch NFC 26 Pairing and connecting with a computer Windows 10 27 Pairing and connecting with a computer Windows 8 31 Pairing and connecting with a computer Windows 7 39 Connecting with a paired computer Windows 10 44 Connecting with a paired computer Windows 8 47 Connecting with a paired computer Windows 7 52 Listening to music ii BLUETOOTH device ii Listening to music ...

Page 6: ...n charging 94 Notes on water resistant feature 95 How to care for the speaker when wet 97 What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology 98 What is LDAC 100 Customer support websites 101 Troubleshooting iii What can I do to solve a problem 102 Power supply iii Unable to turn on the speaker or charge the built in battery 103 The power suddenly turns off 104 Sound iv No sound Sound from only one speaker Low ...

Page 7: ...Unable to connect with a speaker in the Wireless Party Chain function 110 Reset iv Using the RESET button 111 Initializing the speaker 112 TOC 3 ...

Page 8: ...outputs from the speaker as followings When setting the system to the pairing mode Bluetooth pairing When pressing and holding the call button to check the battery power during the system is turned on Fully charged About 70 About 50 About 20 Please charge When the battery power is low Please charge When changing the L R on SongPal during the Speaker Add function Left Right The speaker has a water ...

Page 9: ... 1 CHARGE indicator 2 BLUETOOTH indicator 3 volume buttons 4 L left R right indicators 5 ADD button 6 play button 7 call BATT battery button 8 EXTRA BASS LIGHT button indicator The lighting built in the speaker is turned on off when you press and hold this button for about 3 seconds 9 2 ...

Page 10: ...Related Topic About the indicators 4 694 130 11 2 Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation N mark 10 Microphone 11 Lighting 12 Cap 13 DC OUT ONLY port USB 14 DC IN 5V jack 15 RESET button 16 AUDIO IN jack 17 3 ...

Page 11: ...onds to check the battery power during the speaker is turned on the voice guidance Fully charged About 70 About 50 About 20 Please charge outputs from the speaker Connect the supplied AC adaptor to the DC IN 5V jack 1 Plug the AC adaptor to an AC outlet Charging starts and the CHARGE indicator lights up in orange Charging is completed in about 4 hours 1 and the indicator turns off Once the battery...

Page 12: ...battery sufficiently 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 sufficiently When you switch the power source between an AC outlet and battery by connecting disconnecting the AC adaptor the speaker may stop sound...

Page 13: ...omatically Charge the battery When the CHARGE indicator flashes slowly in orange the battery is running low and needs to be charged In this state the speaker cannot supply power to other devices Related Topic Turning the power off Connecting to an AC outlet Enjoying EXTRA BASS Press the power PAIRING button The power indicator lights up in white and the BLUETOOTH indicator flashes slowly in white ...

Page 14: ...plied and while 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 4 694 130 11 2 Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation Press the power PAIRING button The power indicator and BLUETOOTH indicator turn off 1 7 ...

Page 15: ...to an AC outlet When the speaker is being powered by the built in battery only the BLUETOOTH standby function is not available Pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device in advance If pairing information is not stored in the speaker as in the case when the speaker is used for the first time after purchase the speaker will not enter the BLUETOOTH standby mode Connect the speaker to an AC outlet 1 Tur...

Page 16: ...ff the BLUETOOTH standby function then tap Done Hint The power indicator lights up in orange while the speaker is turned off when the BLUETOOTH standby function is activated Tap Settings 5 Tap Power Option 6 Tap BT Standby to set the BLUETOOTH standby mode to on 7 Tap Done 8 9 ...

Page 17: ...Related Topic Connecting to an AC outlet Turning the power on How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices About the indicators 4 694 130 11 2 Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 10 ...

Page 18: ... when the speaker turns off When the CHARGE indicator flashes slowly in orange the battery is running low and needs to be charged In this state the speaker cannot supply power to other devices Connect a USB device such as a smartphone to the DC OUT ONLY port USB using a USB cable not supplied When you connect the speaker to an AC outlet via the AC adaptor supplied the connected USB device starts t...

Page 19: ...Music playback is not available with a USB cable Related Topic Connecting to an AC outlet Turning the power on 4 694 130 11 2 Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 12 ...

Page 20: ...yed 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 AUDIO IN jack is too small No BLUETOOTH device is connected to the speaker via HFP HSP Note The speaker turns off automatically if it satisfies the c...

Page 21: ...ion 4 694 130 11 2 Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation Connect the speaker to an AC outlet via the AC adaptor supplied and turn off the power 1 Press and hold the button and the button at the same time for at least 5 seconds When the auto power off function switches to off the BLUETOOTH indicator flashes 3 times in white When the function switches to on the BLUETOOTH indicator flashes twice in white 2...

Page 22: ...iring 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 the speaker with an NFC comp...

Page 23: ...h up to 8 devices If a new device is paired after 8 devices have already been paired the paired device with the oldest connection time is replaced by the new one The pairing information of the speaker has been deleted from the BLUETOOTH device The speaker is initialized All pairing information will be deleted The speaker can be paired with multiple devices but can only play music from one paired d...

Page 24: ...wer indicator lights up in white 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 When you turn on the speaker the speaker tries to make a BLUETOOTH connection with the last conne...

Page 25: ...speaker Once the BLUETOOTH devices are paired there is no need to pair them again except in the following cases Pairing information has been deleted after repair etc The speaker is already paired with 8 devices and another device is to be paired The speaker can be paired with up to 8 devices If a new device is paired after 8 devices have already been paired the paired device with the oldest connec...

Page 26: ...e 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 jack Related Topic How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device Listenin...

Page 27: ...hen 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 BLU...

Page 28: ... 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 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 audi...

Page 29: ...C function it may not be able to make a BLUETOOTH connection with the speaker by One touch For details on the compatible models refer to the operating instructions supplied with the 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 4 1 or later proceed to step NFC compatible Walkman models 2 ...

Page 30: ...een is displayed on the device The app may not be downloadable in some countries regions Start NFC Easy Connect on the device Make sure that the app screen is displayed 3 Touch the speaker with the device Unlock 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 ...

Page 31: ...ETOOTH device disconnect the audio cable from the speaker s AUDIO IN jack If your device is a type that goes into standby mode in response to magnetic force it may not be able to be connected by NFC When using the Speaker Add function or Wireless Party Chain function touch the speaker where the BLUETOOTH indicator flashes The device cannot make a BLUETOOTH connection with the speaker where the BLU...

Page 32: ...y 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 or Wireless Party Chain function touch the speaker where the BLUETOOTH indicator light...

Page 33: ...her 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 remove the case Make...

Page 34: ...d with the computer for reference Stop playback on the computer Turn down the volume of the computer and speaker to avoid any sudden loud sound output from the speaker Depending on your computer you need to turn on the built in BLUETOOTH adaptor If you do not know how to turn on the BLUETOOTH adaptor or if you are unsure whether your computer has the built in BLUETOOTH adaptor refer to the operati...

Page 35: ...st 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 Press and hold the power PAIRING button until you hear the voice guidanc...

Page 36: ...such as smartphones computers etc If your computer does not have the BLUETOOTH function it will be necessary to connect a commercially available BLUETOOTH adaptor to the computer Select SRS XB30 If SRS XB30 does not appear on the screen repeat the procedure from step After pairing the BLUETOOTH connection establishes automatically and Connected music will be displayed on the screen 2 Check that th...

Page 37: ... initialize the speaker it may not be able to connect your iPhone iPod touch or computer In this case erase the pairing information of the speaker on your iPhone iPod touch or computer and then perform the pairing procedure again The speaker can be paired with multiple devices but can only play music from one paired device at a time The passkey of the speaker is 0000 If a passkey besides 0000 is s...

Page 38: ...computer for reference Stop playback on the computer Turn down the volume of the computer and speaker to avoid any sudden loud sound output from the speaker Activate the BLUETOOTH function on your computer For details how to activate the BLUETOOTH function or to confirm that your computer has the BLUETOOTH function refer to the operating instructions of the computer Set the computer speakers to ON...

Page 39: ...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 32 ...

Page 40: ...OTH 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 BLUETOOTH device 2 Press and hold the power PAIRING button until ...

Page 41: ... 2 A passkey may be called Passcode PIN code PIN number or Password When the following screen appears click Close The computer begins installing the driver The mark will appear in the bottom left of the SRS XB30 icon during installation When the mark disappears driver installation is complete Proceed to the next step substep 4 3 34 ...

Page 42: ...RS XB30 in Devices and select Sound settings from the menu that appears 4 Confirm SRS XB30Stereo on the Sound screen If there is a checkmark green on SRS XB30Stereo proceed to step If there is not a checkmark green on SRS XB30Stereo proceed to the next step substep 6 If SRS XB30Stereo does not appear right click on the Sound screen and select Show Disabled Devices from the menu that appears Then p...

Page 43: ...the menu that appears When the speaker is connected a checkmark will appear on SRS XB30Stereo on the Sound screen Proceed to step If you cannot click Connect for SRS XB30Stereo select Disable for the Default Device that currently has a checkmark green 6 36 ...

Page 44: ... pairing mode is not released If the pairing mode is released before finishing the process repeat from step Once the BLUETOOTH devices are paired there is no need to pair them again except in the following cases 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 m...

Page 45: ...ultiple 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 available To listen to music from the BLUETOOTH device disconnect the audio...

Page 46: ...ter and speaker to avoid any sudden loud sound output from the speaker Activate the BLUETOOTH function on your computer For details how to activate the BLUETOOTH function or to confirm that your computer has the BLUETOOTH function refer to the operating instructions of the computer Set the computer speakers to ON mode If the computer speakers are set to Mute OFF mode sound will not be produced by ...

Page 47: ...d the power PAIRING button until you hear the voice guidance and the BLUETOOTH indicator begins to flash quickly in white The speaker enters pairing mode 2 Perform the pairing procedure on the computer 3 Click the Start button and then Devices and Printers 1 Click Add a device 2 Select SRS XB30 and click Next If a passkey is required on the display of the BLUETOOTH device enter 0000 If SRS XB30 do...

Page 48: ... the mark disappears driver installation is 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 on the speaker again 4 Double click on SRS XB30 in Devices 5 Click Listen to Music 6 41 ...

Page 49: ...n it will be necessary to connect a commercially available BLUETOOTH adaptor to the computer Note 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 music from your computer 4 42 ...

Page 50: ... is replaced by the new one The pairing information of the speaker has been deleted from the BLUETOOTH device The speaker is initialized All pairing information will be 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 c...

Page 51: ...structions supplied with the computer Turn on the speaker The power indicator lights up in white The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes 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 stay...

Page 52: ...ct SRS XB30 Connected music will be displayed on the screen 3 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 45 ...

Page 53: ...y operating a BLUETOOTH device and starts the BLUETOOTH connection Note If the speaker tries to reconnect with the last connected BLUETOOTH device the connection may fail In this case turn off the BLUETOOTH function on the BLUETOOTH device or turn off the BLUETOOTH device When an audio cable is connected to the speaker s AUDIO IN jack while the speaker and the BLUETOOTH device have been connected ...

Page 54: ...function for the other device Turn on the speaker The power indicator lights up in white 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 stay...

Page 55: ...tings charms are displayed click Control Panel 3 When All Control 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 XB30 Stereo on the Sound screen If there is a checkmark green on SRS XB30 Stereo proceed to step 5 48 ...

Page 56: ... 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 XB30 Stereo and select Connect from the menu that appears When the speaker is connected a checkmark will appear on SRS XB30 Stereo on the Sound screen Proceed to step 6 49 ...

Page 57: ...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 50 ...

Page 58: ...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 To listen to music from the BLUETOOTH device disconnect the audio cable from the speaker s AUDIO IN jack Related Topic How to m...

Page 59: ...r device Turn on the speaker The power indicator lights up in white 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 t...

Page 60: ... complete Check that the BLUETOOTH indicator on the speaker lights up in white If Searching services leads 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 53 ...

Page 61: ...tion 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 To listen to music from the BLUETOOTH device disconnect the audio cable from the speaker s AUDIO IN jack Related Topic How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH ...

Page 62: ...Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection After use Using the BLUETOOTH standby function 4 694 130 11 2 Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 55 ...

Page 63: ... the BLUETOOTH device Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the BLUETOOTH device Note Make sure beforehand that the volume on the BLUETOOTH device and speaker are 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 pla...

Page 64: ...OOTH device you may not be able to adjust the volume of the speaker by the connected device Note If the communication condition is poor the BLUETOOTH device may react incorrectly against the operations on the speaker During playback you can use the buttons on the speaker to perform the following operations Pause Press the play button during playback to pause Press it again to cancel pause Skip to ...

Page 65: ...he hands free function is available To listen to music from the BLUETOOTH device again disconnect the audio cable from the speaker s AUDIO IN jack When using in a place with a high temperature the volume may decrease to protect the battery If the battery level is low the maximum output of the speaker decreases Related Topic How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices Terminating the B...

Page 66: ...H audio streaming Priority on sound quality is the default setting Supported Codecs Priority on sound quality default setting Optimal codec is automatically selected from AAC LDAC and SBC Priority on stable connection SBC is selected Note Connect the speaker to an AC outlet via the AC adaptor supplied Note Do not turn on the speaker 1 While holding the volume button press the power PAIRING button ...

Page 67: ...y 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 Related Topic Using the BLUETOOTH standby function What is LDAC 4 694 130 11 2 Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 60 ...

Page 68: ...es the following 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 m...

Page 69: ... the combination of devices For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device To disconnect the multipoint connection Press the power PAIRING button to turn off the speaker Note When using the Speaker Add function or Wireless Party Chain function you cannot use the multipoint connection You may not be able to make 3 BLUETOOTH connections at the same time depending on the BLU...

Page 70: ... HFP Hands free Profile and HSP Headset Profile Therefore when using multipoint connection you cannot use the hands free function Related Topic How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices 4 694 130 11 2 Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 63 ...

Page 71: ... Stereo 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 PAIRING button on one of the speakers to turn it on The BLUETOOTH indicator begins to flash in white 1...

Page 72: ...te 1 Press and hold the ADD button for about 3 seconds until a beep is heard 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 2 speakers quickly make a BLUETOOTH connection the L R indicators may light up without the BLUETOOTH indicator and the L R indicators flashing 2 65 ...

Page 73: ...ing the Speaker Add function switch the codec to SBC Set up the second speaker within 1 minute If you do not set it up within 1 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 a BLUETOOTH device When the BLUETOOTH indicator of the speaker stops flashing and lights up the BLUETOOTH connection ...

Page 74: ...there may be problems in making a BLUETOOTH connection and outputting sound When you make a BLUETOOTH connection by One touch NFC touch the speaker where the BLUETOOTH indicator flashes The device cannot make a BLUETOOTH connection with the speaker where the BLUETOOTH indicator turns off Related Topic Switching between double mode and stereo mode Speaker Add function 4 694 130 11 2 Copyright 2017 ...

Page 75: ...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 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 spe...

Page 76: ...Related Topic Listening to music wirelessly with two speakers Speaker Add function 4 694 130 11 2 Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 69 ...

Page 77: ... Speaker Add function again turn on the other speaker within 1 minute If you want to use the speaker that had been used as one of the speakers of the Speaker Add function by itself press the power PAIRING button to turn on the speaker then press and hold the ADD button for about 3 seconds until a beep is heard to terminate the Speaker Add function To terminate the Speaker Add function while in use...

Page 78: ... before starting the setup Set up the first speaker The following operation is an example when setting SRS XB30 as the first speaker Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device you are using to set up other devices compatible with the Wireless Party Chain function 1 Press the power PAIRING button on the speaker The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes in white 1 Connect the BLUETOOTH devic...

Page 79: ...xample when connecting SRS XB30 as the second speaker Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device you are using to connect other devices compatible with the Wireless Party Chain function 2 Press the power PAIRING button on the speaker to be connected The BLUETOOTH indicator of the speaker you turned on flashes in white 1 Press and hold the ADD and volume buttons for about 3 second...

Page 80: ... speakers connect it within 30 seconds after connecting the previous speaker After 30 seconds or more the speaker cannot be connected If you want to add another speaker after connecting 30 seconds or more operate step 3 then operate steps 1 to 2 3 Start playback 3 Start playback on the connected BLUETOOTH device and adjust the volume The same music is played from all speakers Only for the BLUETOOT...

Page 81: ...eless Party Chain function Press the power PAIRING button on the speaker on which the BLUETOOTH indicator lights up the speaker set up as the first one If a portable audio device etc is connected to the AUDIO IN jack of the speaker on which the BLUETOOTH indicator lights up the speaker automatically switches to AUDIO IN mode and the Wireless Party Chain function is terminated 4 694 130 11 2 Copyri...

Page 82: ...not supplied Connect a device to the AUDIO IN jack with an audio cable not supplied For connection use an audio cable with a stereo mini plug no resistance at both ends 1 If you use an audio cable with stereo mini plugs with significant resistance the sound may be lower Therefore make sure you use a cable with stereo mini plugs without resistance Turn on the speaker The power indicator lights up i...

Page 83: ...itions for 15 minutes and the BLUETOOTH connection is terminated No operation on the speaker No music sound is played on an audio device connected to the AUDIO IN jack or the volume on the connected device is too small Turn on and start playback on the connected device 3 Adjust the volume to a moderate level on the connected device 4 Press the volume buttons to adjust the volume When you press the...

Page 84: ...p or flashes in white to indicate the BLUETOOTH status Absence of sound from the BLUETOOTH device does not indicate any trouble with the speaker You cannot listen to music via BLUETOOTH connection while an audio cable is used with the speaker Disconnect the cable from the speaker s AUDIO IN jack after use When connecting a portable audio device to the AUDIO IN jack and playing music you cannot use...

Page 85: ...GHT button again to turn off the EXTRA BASS indicator Note Depending on the music the EXTRA 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 4 694 130 11 2 Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation Press the EXTRA BASS LIGHT button The EXTRA BASS indicator lights up 1 78 ...

Page 86: ...nding 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 or Wireless Party Chain function Connect...

Page 87: ...le phone 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 BLUETOOTH mobile phone the power indicator flashes once in white When you set the volume to the maximum or minimum level on the speaker the power indicator flashes 3 times in white 3 To end a call press the cal...

Page 88: ...om the speaker Noise may result if the speaker and 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 When using the multipoint connection you cannot use the hands free function Depending on the model of you...

Page 89: ...en using the Speaker Add function or Wireless Party Chain function Connect to the speaker where the BLUETOOTH indicator is flashing in white In the following steps and operations during a hands free call operate the speaker that is connected to the BLUETOOTH mobile phone 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 spe...

Page 90: ...close When 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 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 BLUETOOT...

Page 91: ...Related Topic How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection After use Receiving a call 4 694 130 11 2 Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 84 ...

Page 92: ...al Volume adjustment Sound setting Battery level indication Power option such as the auto standby mode the BLUETOOTH standby mode Lighting switching the lighting mode BLUETOOTH codec the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality Speaker Add function Hint What you can control with SongPal varies depending on the connected device The specification and design of the app may change without notice Rel...

Page 93: ...annot connect this product and a BLUETOOTH device via BLUETOOTH uninstall SongPal and try to connect via BLUETOOTH again For details about SongPal refer to Google Play or the App Store Related Topic What you can do with SongPal 4 694 130 11 2 Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation Download SongPal from Google Play or the App Store and install it 1 When the installation is completed start SongPal 2 86 ...

Page 94: ...app refer to the operating instructions or support website of the Android smartphone or website of Google Play Note The latest version of the app may be required The Google app may not be activated from the speaker depending on specifications of the Android smartphone 1 Connect the speaker to the Android smartphone via BLUETOOTH connection 2 When the Android smartphone is in standby or playing mus...

Page 95: ...ote The Google app cannot be activated when you say OK Google through the speaker s microphone even when the Android smartphone s OK Google setting is on 4 694 130 11 2 Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 88 ...

Page 96: ...i On iPhone iPad select Settings Siri to turn on Siri The operation above is an example For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the iPhone iPad For details on Siri refer to the operating instructions or support website of the iPhone iPad 1 Connect the speaker to the iPhone iPad via BLUETOOTH connection 2 When the iPhone iPad is in standby or playing music press the call BATT ...

Page 97: ...e speaker and connect it again within the operating temperature between 5 C and 35 C 41 F and 95 F power indicator BLUETOOTH indicator Turns off Charging the speaker is completed Lights up The speaker is being charged Flashes slowly The built in battery is running low and needs to be charged In this state the speaker cannot supply power to other devices Flashes 3 times and turns off If the CHARGE ...

Page 98: ...er 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 Alternately flashes slowly The speaker enters the Wireless Party Chain function Lights up You can enjoy boosted bass Sony recommended sound quality This mode is set as the default setting Turns off You can enjoy the natural soun...

Page 99: ...om the wall outlet mains immediately Do not install the AC adaptor in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the AC adaptor to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the AC adaptor On placement Do not set the speaker in an inclined position If set in an inclined position it may ...

Page 100: ...ction 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 consult your nearest Sony dealer 4 694 130 11 2 Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 93 ...

Page 101: ...bient temperature 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 to charge the battery Avoid exposure to rapid temperature change direct sunlight moisture sand dust or mechanical shock Also never leave the speaker in a car parked in the sun A speaker that is in use can be charged if...

Page 102: ...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 above loc...

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Page 104: ...oft 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 Do not touch with hands that have hand cream on 4 694 130 11 2 Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 97 ...

Page 105: ...cy 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 Interference to othe...

Page 106: ...vices 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 speaker fart...

Page 107: ...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 BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality Codec No sound Sound from only one speaker Low sound level Distorted sound Humming or noise in the speaker...

Page 108: ...ur 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 4 694 130 11 2 Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 101 ...

Page 109: ...u 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 Init...

Page 110: ... or charge the built in battery Charge the built in battery Make sure the AC adaptor is firmly connected to the speaker and AC outlet Related Topic Connecting to an AC outlet Turning the power on About the indicators 4 694 130 11 2 Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 103 ...

Page 111: ...e auto power 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 Connecting to an AC outlet Turning the power on Auto power off function Switching the auto power off function 4 694 130 11 2...

Page 112: ...speaker via BLUETOOTH since noise may occur in broadcasts Locate the speaker farther away from a TV radio or tuner etc since noise may occur in broadcasts When using the Speaker Add function or Wireless Party Chain 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 BLUETO...

Page 113: ...ct the speaker 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 sufficiently 4 694 130 11 2 Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 106 ...

Page 114: ...in white press and hold the power 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 touch may not be able to connect to the speaker In this case delete pairing information on the iPhone iPad iPod touch then pair the...

Page 115: ...se 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 disconnect 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 or Wireless Party Chain function pair with the speaker...

Page 116: ... speaker in the Speaker Add function After connecting two SRS XB30 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 4 694 130 11 2 Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 109 ...

Page 117: ...ting two 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 Related Topic Enjoying wireless playback using multiple speakers Wireless Party Chain function 4 694 130 11 2 Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 110 ...

Page 118: ...n 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 This is different from the speaker initialization 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 ...

Page 119: ...the volume button and the power PAIRING button at the same time for more than 5 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 4 694 130 11 2 Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 112 ...