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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 The following explains how to use this speaker. Select a topic from the navigation pane. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Getting started Parts and controls Included items Using the strap Power source/charging Charging the speaker
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assist function (Siri) Information About the indicators Notes on use Precautions Notes on charging Notes on waterproof and dustproof features How to care for the speaker About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology License notice Trademarks Troubleshooting What can I do to solve a problem? Power supply 2
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callers Sound becomes low while in use BLUETOOTH connection Unable to pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device Unable to connect a BLUETOOTH device with the speaker in the Stereo Pair function Reset Restarting the speaker Initializing the speaker 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 3
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Parts and controls 1. (power) button with indicator 2. CHARGE indicator 3. (BLUETOOTH) button with indicator/ ST PAIR (Stereo Pair) button with indicator 4. (play) button/ (call) button 5. -/+ (volume) buttons 6. MIC (Microphone) 7. Upper strap hole/Lower
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Related Topic About the indicators 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 5
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Using the strap You can hang the speaker from your bag or backpack by using the strap attached to the speaker. Using the upper strap hole to make use of the strap 1. Remove the belt from the hook. 2. Wrap the belt around a bag handle or the
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loop of the belt to the hook. Note Do not use anything other than the supplied strap. When you have attached the strap to the speaker, make sure that the end loop of the belt rests securely on the hook. Do not pull hard on the strap attached to the
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Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Charging the speaker The speaker is capable of running on power either from an AC outlet connected by a USB AC adaptor (commercially available) or from the rechargeable built-in battery. When using the speaker to an AC outlet. The speaker supports a USB AC adaptor with
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the iPhone/iPod touch via an HFP (Hands-free Profile) BLUETOOTH connection, the remaining battery power of the speaker is displayed on the widget screen of the iPhone/iPod touch. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the iPhone/iPod touch. Note that the remaining battery
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Related Topic Turning the power on Notes on charging 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 10
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Turning the power on 1 Press the (power) button. The (power) indicator lights up in green and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes slowly in blue. When the speaker has no pairing information, for example when you use the BLUETOOTH function for the first time after
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Turning the power off 1 Press the (power) button. The (power) indicator and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator turn off. Related Topic Auto Standby function 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 12
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Auto Standby function If the speaker satisfies the following conditions for about 15 minutes, it turns off automatically. At the time of purchase, the Auto Standby function is set to on. No operation on the speaker. The hands-free function of the connected mobile
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH® devices Pairing is the process required to mutually register the information on BLUETOOTH devices to be connected wirelessly. To pair with a second or subsequent BLUETOOTH device, perform the following pairing procedure for
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pairing mode). 4 Perform the pairing procedure on the BLUETOOTH device to detect the speaker. When a list of detected devices appears on the display of the BLUETOOTH device, select "SRS-XB13." If a passkey* is required on the display of the BLUETOOTH device, enter "0000." * The passkey may be called
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as an example. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the BLUETOOTH device. Note The pairing mode of the speaker is released after about 5 minutes and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes slowly. However, when the speaker has no pairing information, such as at the factory
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Connecting with a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Windows) Pairing is the process required to mutually register the information on BLUETOOTH devices to be connected wirelessly. It is necessary to pair a device with the speaker to be able to make a BLUETOOTH
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after it is turned on. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your BLUETOOTH device. When the indicator stays lit The speaker is already connected with one of the BLUETOOTH devices. To connect the speaker with another BLUETOOTH device, do either of the following: To pair the
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& other devices] tab, click the [Bluetooth] switch to turn on the BLUETOOTH function, and then click [Add Bluetooth or other device]. 4. Click [Bluetooth]. 5. Select [SRS-XB13]. If a passkey* is required, enter "0000." If [SRS-XB13] does not appear, perform the operation again from step . * The
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] from the [View by] menu in the top right corner of the screen. 2. Click [Add a device]. 3. Select [SRS-XB13] and click [Next]. If a passkey* is required, enter "0000." If [SRS-XB13] does not appear, perform the operation again from step . ＊ The passkey may be called a "passcode," "PIN code," "PIN
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may take time. If driver installation takes too much time, the Auto Standby function of the speaker will cause it to turn off automatically. If this happens, turn on the speaker again. 5. Right-click on [SRS-XB13] in [Devices] and select [Sound settings] from the menu that appears. 6. Confirm
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, and select [Show Disabled Devices] from the menu that appears. Then proceed to step -7. 7. Right-click on [SRS-XB13 Stereo], and select [Connect] from the menu that appears. When the speaker is connected, a checkmark will appear on [SRS-XB13 Stereo] on the [Sound] screen. Proceed to step . 22
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cannot click [Connect] for [SRS-XB13 Stereo], select [Disable] for the [Default Device] that currently has a checkmark (green). 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to establish a BLUETOOTH connection. When the BLUETOOTH connection is established, you hear a beep from the speaker and the activity of
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of the speaker is "0000." If a passkey besides "0000" is set on the BLUETOOTH device, pairing cannot be done with the speaker. Related Topic Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 24
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Connecting with a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Mac) Pairing is the process required to mutually register the information on BLUETOOTH devices to be connected wirelessly. It is necessary to pair a device with the speaker to be able to make a BLUETOOTH
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after it is turned on. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your BLUETOOTH device. When the indicator stays lit The speaker is already connected with one of the BLUETOOTH devices. To connect the speaker with another BLUETOOTH device, do either of the following: To pair the
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2. Select [SRS-XB13] from the Bluetooth screen, then click [Pair]. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to establish a BLUETOOTH connection. When the BLUETOOTH connection is established, you hear a beep from the speaker and the activity of the (BLUETOOTH) indicator changes from flashing to lit. If
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of the speaker is "0000." If a passkey besides "0000" is set on the BLUETOOTH device, pairing cannot be done with the speaker. Related Topic Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 28
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection You can enjoy listening to music of a BLUETOOTH device and operate it by the speaker via BLUETOOTH connection if it supports the following BLUETOOTH profiles. A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
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speaker while charging the battery, turn down the speaker volume, or turn off the speaker and let the battery fully charge itself before using the speaker. battery level is low, the maximum output of the speaker decreases. Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, it may be necessary to adjust the volume
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec) The "Priority on sound quality" and "Priority on stable connection" modes are available as options for the playback quality of BLUETOOTH audio streaming. "Priority on sound quality" enables you to
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Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) When you finish playing music with the BLUETOOTH device, perform any of the following operations to terminate the BLUETOOTH connection. When the BLUETOOTH connection is disconnected, you hear a beep from the speaker
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Listening to music wirelessly with 2 speakers (Stereo Pair function) To use the Stereo Pair function, 2 SRS-XB13 speakers are required. By connecting 2 speakers via BLUETOOTH connection, you can enjoy more powerful sound. One speaker plays the sound on the left
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1 minute. If you do not set it up within 1 minute, the setting of the first speaker will be canceled. 5 Operate the speaker in which the (BLUETOOTH) indicator is flashing to make a BLUETOOTH connection with a BLUETOOTH device. When the BLUETOOTH connection is established, you hear a beep from the
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ST PAIR (Stereo Pair) button on the other speaker to terminate the Stereo Pair function. If you continue to use the speaker without terminating the Stereo Pair function, you will have a problem, such as a failure to establish a BLUETOOTH connection or a sound interruption. 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright
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Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Terminating the Stereo Pair function To terminate the Stereo Pair function, follow the procedure below. 1 Press and hold the (BLUETOOTH)/ seconds until you hear a beep. ST PAIR (Stereo Pair) button on one of the speakers for about 3 Hint Turning off the speaker
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Receiving a call You can enjoy hands-free calls with a BLUETOOTH mobile phone that supports the BLUETOOTH profile HFP (Handsfree Profile) or HSP (Headset Profile) via BLUETOOTH connection. If your BLUETOOTH mobile phone supports both HFP and HSP, set it to HFP.
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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 BLUETOOTH mobile phone, playback will also resume when the call ends if you were listening to music before the call. Hint Some BLUETOOTH mobile
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Making a call You can enjoy hands-free calls with a BLUETOOTH mobile phone that supports the BLUETOOTH profile HFP (Handsfree Profile) or HSP (Headset Profile) via BLUETOOTH connection. If your BLUETOOTH mobile phone supports both HFP and HSP, set it to HFP.
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the call ends. If you end a call by operating the BLUETOOTH mobile phone, playback will also resume when the call ends if speaker. Noise may result if the speaker and the BLUETOOTH mobile phone are too close. Related Topic Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH® devices Terminating the BLUETOOTH
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Using the voice assist function (Google app) By using the Google app feature that comes with the Android smartphone, you can speak to the speaker's microphone to operate the Android smartphone. The following shows how to use the Google app. 1 Select the Google
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. For details on Siri, refer to the operating instructions or support website of the iPhone/iPod touch. 2 Connect the speaker to the iPhone/iPod touch via BLUETOOTH connection. 3 While the speaker is connected with the iPhone/iPod touch via BLUETOOTH connection and the iPhone/iPod touch is in
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 About the indicators CHARGE indicator (orange) Turns off Lights up Flashes slowly Flashes 3 times and turns off The speaker has completed charging. The speaker is being charged (power) indicator goes out and then flashes twice. (BLUETOOTH) indicator (blue) 44
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Lights up The speaker is connected to a BLUETOOTH device. The speaker enters the pairing mode. Double flashes The speaker is waiting for a BLUETOOTH connection to be established. Flashes slowly ST PAIR (Stereo Pair) indicator (white) The speaker is waiting for a connection for the Stereo Pair
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Precautions On safety Refer to the Reference Guide supplied with the speaker. Important information such as the model name is located on the bottom of the speaker. On placement To eliminate the risk of malfunctions, avoid the following locations when placing or
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Notes on charging Life span of the built-in lithium ion battery Even if you do not intend to use the speaker for a long time, charge the built-in battery sufficiently once every 6 months to maintain its performance. If the speaker is not used for a long time, it
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an AC outlet, the speaker consumes the battery power of the computer. Do not leave the computer with the speaker connected for a long period of time to prevent the computer's battery from running out of power. Related Topic Charging the speaker 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 48
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Notes on waterproof and dustproof features Waterproof and dustproof performance of the speaker The speaker, with the cap closed securely, has a waterproof specification of IPX7*1 as specified in "Degrees of protection against water immersion" of the IEC60529 "
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 How to care for the speaker You can use the speaker more comfortably and for a longer period of time by following the maintenance procedure below. If the surface of the speaker gets dirty in the following cases, wash the speaker with fresh water (tap water, etc.)
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Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology The BLUETOOTH wireless technology operates within a range of about 10 m (about 32.8 ft). Supported version and profiles of the BLUETOOTH standard A profile is a set of functions standardized for every characteristic of BLUETOOTH
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BLUETOOTH communication. A device featuring the BLUETOOTH function is required to conform to the BLUETOOTH standard specified by the Bluetooth on the BLUETOOTH device connected with the speaker, the the speaker via BLUETOOTH since noise may occur in broadcasts. Locate the speaker farther
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 License notice Notes on the License This product contains software that Sony uses under a licensing contents of the license. https://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/sl/21/ Disclaimer regarding services offered by third parties Services offered by third parties may be
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Trademarks Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC. WALKMAN and WALKMAN logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 What can I do to solve a problem? If the speaker does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue. Find the symptoms of the issue in this Help Guide and try any corrective actions listed. Charge the speaker. You may be able to resolve
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Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Unable to charge the speaker When a USB AC adaptor (commercially available) is in use, make sure that the USB cable is connected securely to the speaker ambient temperature or the usage of the speaker as well. The speaker supports USB AC adaptors that are capable of
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Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Unable to turn on the speaker or the speaker suddenly turns off If the CHARGE indicator flashes 3 times and turns off when you turn on the speaker occurs, turn off the speaker and let the battery fully charge itself before you use the speaker. The Auto Standby function
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 No sound/Sound from only one speaker/Low sound level/Distorted sound/Humming or noise in the speaker output/No voice or low voice from callers Check that both the speaker and the connected device are turned on. Turn up the volume of the speaker and the connected
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Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Sound becomes low while in use The sound may become low in the following cases. This is not a malfunction. When the built-in battery is running low and the CHARGE indicator flashes slowly, while the speaker of the speaker at a loud volume even though the speaker was
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Unable to pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device Place the speaker and the BLUETOOTH device within 1 m (3.2 ft) of each other. To use the Stereo Pair function, pair with the speaker in which the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes in blue. If the (BLUETOOTH)
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Unable to connect a BLUETOOTH device with the speaker in the Stereo Pair function After connecting 2 SRS-XB13 speakers, perform the pairing procedure between a BLUETOOTH device and the speaker in which the (BLUETOOTH) indicator is flashing in blue. Related Topic
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Restarting the speaker In the event of the following, among others, press and hold the (power) button for about 10 seconds to restart the speaker. You cannot operate the speaker after you turn it on. You cannot operate the speaker after you troubleshoot pairing
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Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Initializing the speaker If the speaker fails to operate successfully after you restart it, initialize the speaker to resume its factory default settings. While the speaker is turned on, press and hold the - (volume) button and the (BLUETOOTH) button until the speaker