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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 The following explains how to use this speaker. Select a topic from the navigation pane. Getting Started What you can do with the speaker Parts and controls Power source Charging the speaker Turning the power on Turning the power off Using the BLUETOOTH standby
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    How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices BLUETOOTH Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC) Disconnecting the NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC) Switching devices
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    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 turn on the speaker or charge the built-in battery The power
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    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
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    Table Of Contents Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Help Guide i Getting Started...i What you can do with the speaker 1 Parts and controls...2 Power source...i Charging the speaker...4 Turning the power on...7 Turning the power off...8 Using the BLUETOOTH standby function 9 Auto power off function...12
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    when wet 95 What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology 96 What is LDAC?...98 Customer support websites...99 Troubleshooting...iii What can I do to solve a problem 100 Power supply...iii Unable to turn on the speaker or charge the built-in battery 101 The power suddenly turns off 102 Sound...iii No
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    Unable to connect with a speaker in the Wireless Party Chain function 108 Reset...iv Using the RESET button...109 Initializing the speaker...110 TOC-3
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    12 hours*2*3 of continuous wireless music playback with the built-in lithium ion rechargeable battery. BLUETOOTH standby function By using the AUDIO IN jack (external input jack), you can enjoy music of portable audio devices, etc. By connecting two SRS-XB20 speakers via BLUETOOTH, you can play
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Parts and controls 1. (power) PAIRING button/indicator 2. CHARGE indicator 3. (BLUETOOTH) indicator 4. -/+ (volume) buttons 5. L (left)/R (right) indicators 6. ADD button 7. (play) button 8. (call) BATT (battery) button 9. EXTRA BASS LIGHT button/
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    11. Microphone 12. Lighting 13. Cap 14. AUDIO IN jack 15. RESET button 16. DC IN 5V jack . Related Topic About the indicators 4-694-127-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 3
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Charging the speaker The speaker contains a rechargeable lithium ion battery which should be charged more than 1 hour before using the speaker for the first time. 1 Make sure that the speaker is turned off. 2 Connect the speaker to a booted computer or AC outlet
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    battery is fully charged. Once the battery is fully charged, it will not be charged further even if the speaker is kept connected to a USB device. *1 Time that is required to charge the empty battery to its full capacity when the speaker turns off. Battery life (when using the BLUETOOTH connection
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    between a booted computer/AC outlet and battery by connecting/disconnecting the USB cable, the speaker may stop sound output for a short while. This is not a malfunction. When using the speaker for the first time, be sure to charge the battery for more than 1 hour before turning on the power. In an
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    no pairing information stored in the speaker, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator will begin to flash quickly in white. Hint When you turn on the speaker for the first time after purchase, the EXTRA BASS function is on, and the indicator on the EXTRA BASS LIGHT button lights up in white. Note If the CHARGE
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Turning the power off 1 Press the (power) PAIRING button. The (power) indicator and (BLUETOOTH) indicator turn off. Hint If you turn off the speaker when it is connected to a booted computer or AC outlet via a USB AC adaptor (not supplied), and while the
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Using the BLUETOOTH standby function When the BLUETOOTH standby function is turned on, the speaker turns on automatically by operating a BLUETOOTH device, and starts the BLUETOOTH connection. Before operating the speaker, note the following: The BLUETOOTH standby
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    ] to set the BLUETOOTH standby mode to on. 8 Tap [Done]. To turn off the BLUETOOTH standby function Perform steps to again to turn off 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
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    Related Topic Turning the power on How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices About the indicators 4-694-127-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 11
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Auto power off function If the speaker satisfies the following conditions for 15 minutes, it turns off automatically. When the speaker is in BLUETOOTH mode No operation on the speaker. No BLUETOOTH connection has been established between the speaker and a
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Switching the auto power off function You can switch the auto power off function on/off. At the time of purchase, the setting is on. 1 Connect the speaker to a booted computer or AC outlet via a USB AC adaptor (not supplied), and turn off the power. 2 Press and
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    charge the battery sufficiently. Stop playback on a BLUETOOTH device. Turn down the volume of the BLUETOOTH device and speaker to avoid any sudden loud sound output from the speaker. Prepare the operating instructions supplied with the BLUETOOTH device for reference. Pairing the speaker with
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    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 connection time is replaced by the new one. The pairing information of the speaker has been deleted from the BLUETOOTH device. The
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device The speaker can be paired with up to 8 BLUETOOTH devices. When pairing with two or more BLUETOOTH devices, perform the following pairing procedure for each device. Before operating the speaker, be sure to do the
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    BLUETOOTH connection is established, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator stays lit. If the BLUETOOTH connection is not established, repeat from step . Hint For details on operating a BLUETOOTH device, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the BLUETOOTH device. Note The pairing mode of the speaker
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    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 Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device Check the following before you operate the speaker. If the speaker was previously paired with a different device, turn off the BLUETOOTH function for the other device. 1 Turn on the speaker. The (power) indicator lights
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    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 Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC) By touching the speaker with an NFC-compatible device such as a smartphone, the speaker turns on automatically, then proceeds to pairing and BLUETOOTH connection. Compatible smartphones NFC-compatible
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    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
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    Party Chain function, 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 How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices Disconnecting the NFC-compatible device by
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Disconnecting the NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC) You can disconnect the speaker from the connected NFC-compatible device such as a smartphone or Walkman, etc. by touching the speaker with it. 1 Touch the device on the N marked part of the speaker. Hint
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Switching devices by One-touch (NFC) If you move an NFC-compatible device over the N marked part of the speaker while the speaker has been connected with the other BLUETOOTH device, the speaker disconnects from the BLUETOOTH device, then connects with the NFC-
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 10) 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 connection
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    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
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    [SRS-XB20] 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. 5 Check that the (BLUETOOTH) indicator has switched from flashing to a steady light. When the speaker
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    (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 computer (Windows 10) Listening to music of a device via
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 8) 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 connection
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    3. When the [Settings] charms are displayed, click [Control Panel]. 4. When [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
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    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
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    "Password." 3. When the following screen appears, click [Close]. The computer begins installing the driver. The " " mark will appear in the bottom left of the [SRS-XB20] icon during installation. When the " " mark disappears, driver installation is complete. Proceed to the next step (substep 4). 33
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    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. Right-click on [SRS-XB20] in [Devices] and select [Sound settings]
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    6. Right-click on [SRS-XB20Stereo], and select [Connect] from the menu that appears. When the speaker is connected, a checkmark will appear on [SRS-XB20Stereo] on the [Sound] screen. Proceed to step . If you cannot click [Connect] for [SRS-XB20Stereo], select [Disable] for the [Default Device] that
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    flashing to a steady light. When the speaker is connected to the computer, the from your computer. (BLUETOOTH) indicator stays lit. You can enjoy playing back music If a connection cannot be made, despite [SRS-XB20] appearing on the screen, initiate pairing mode on the speaker. Press and hold
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    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 computer (Windows 8) Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 7) 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 connection
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    the voice guidance and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator begins to flash quickly in white. The speaker enters pairing mode. 3 Perform the pairing procedure on the computer. 1. Click the [Start] button and then [Devices and Printers]. 2. Click [Add a device]. 3. Select [SRS-XB20] and click [Next]. 39
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    on the display of the BLUETOOTH device, enter "0000." If [SRS-XB20] does not appear on the 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. 5. Double-click on [SRS-XB20
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    switched from flashing to a steady light. When the speaker is connected to the computer, the from your computer. (BLUETOOTH) indicator stays lit. You can enjoy playing back music Hint For details on operating your computer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the computer. If your
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    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 computer (Windows 7) Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After
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    Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Connecting with a paired computer (Windows 10) Do the following before starting. If you have connected the speaker with the other device, turn off the BLUETOOTH function on the device. Stop playback on the computer. Turn down the volume of the computer and speaker
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    bottom of the screen. 3. Select [SRS-XB20]. [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 from your computer. (BLUETOOTH) indicator stays lit. You can enjoy
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    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 Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 10) Listening to music of a device via
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Connecting with a paired computer (Windows 8) Before operating the speaker, be sure to do the following: Depending on your computer, it may be necessary to turn on the built-in BLUETOOTH adaptor. For details on how to turn on a built-in BLUETOOTH adaptor, refer
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    of [All Control Panel Items], select [Large icons] or [Small icons] from the [View by] menu in the top right corner of the screen. 5. Confirm [SRS-XB20 Stereo] on the [Sound] screen. If there is a checkmark (green) on
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    [Show Disabled Devices] from the menu that appears. Then proceed to the next step (substep 6). 6. Right-click on [SRS-XB20 Stereo], and select [Connect] from the menu that appears. When the speaker is connected, a checkmark will appear on [SRS-XB20 Stereo] on the [Sound] screen. Proceed to step 48
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    . If you cannot click [Connect] for [SRS-XB20 Stereo], select [Disable] for the [Default Device] that currently has a checkmark (green). 3 Check that the (BLUETOOTH) indicator has switched from flashing to a steady light. When the speaker is connected to the computer, the from your computer. (
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    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 devices Pairing and connecting
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Connecting with a paired computer (Windows 7) Before operating the speaker, be sure to do the following: Depending on your computer, it may be necessary to turn on the built-in BLUETOOTH adaptor. For details on how to turn on a built-in BLUETOOTH adaptor, refer
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    [Connecting to Bluetooth service] occurs automatically and a checkmark appears: The connection is 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
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    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 devices
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    Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 7) Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) Using the BLUETOOTH standby function 4-694-127-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 54
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 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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    the current track Press the (play) button 3 times during playback. Hint The battery can be charged if the speaker is connected to a booted computer or AC outlet via a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) though the speaker is in use. Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, it may be necessary to adjust the
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    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
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec) The "Priority on sound quality" and "Priority on stable connection" modes are available as options for selecting the playback quality of BLUETOOTH audio streaming. "Priority on sound quality"
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    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. Related Topic Using the BLUETOOTH standby function What is LDAC? 4-694-127-11(2) Copyright 2017
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 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. Turn off the BLUETOOTH function on the BLUETOOTH device. For details, refer to
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    ). 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
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    you cannot use the hands-free function. Related Topic How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices 4-694-127-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 62
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Listening to music wirelessly with two speakers (Speaker Add function) By connecting two SRS-XB20 speakers via BLUETOOTH, you can select audio reproduction between stereo mode (stereo sound) and double mode (monaural sound). To use this function, two SRS-XB20
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    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 indicator turns off. (BLUETOOTH) Hint If the 2 speakers quickly make a BLUETOOTH connection, the L/R indicators may light up without the the L/R indicators flashing
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    When making or receiving a call, only operate the speaker where the (BLUETOOTH) indicator lights up. If any other BLUETOOTH device(s), such as a BLUETOOTH mouse or BLUETOOTH keyboard, is connected to the BLUETOOTH device that is connecting with the speaker, there may be distorted sound or noise in
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    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 problems in making a BLUETOOTH connection and outputting sound.
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Switching between double mode and stereo mode (Speaker Add function) Using two speakers, you can switch between monaural playback (double mode) and stereo playback (stereo mode). 1 Press the ADD button on either of the speakers to change the audio reproduction.
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    Related Topic Listening to music wirelessly with two speakers (Speaker Add function) 4-694-127-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 68
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Terminating the Speaker Add function To terminate the Speaker Add function, follow the procedure below. 1 Press and hold the ADD button for about 3 seconds until a beep is heard. Hint If a portable audio device, etc. is connected to the AUDIO IN jack, the speaker
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    setting SRS-XB20 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. 2. Connect
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    when connecting SRS-XB20 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. 1. Press the (power) PAIRING button on the speaker to be connected. The (BLUETOOTH) indicator
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    connected speaker, the volume will be synchronized with the BLUETOOTH device. For other speakers, adjust the volume individually with the speaker body. Note When watching movies using the Wireless Party Chain function, there may be a gap between video and audio. 4-694-127-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony
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    you want to terminate. To terminate all connections and exit the Wireless Party Chain function Press the (power) as the first one). PAIRING button on the speaker on which the (BLUETOOTH) indicator lights up (the speaker set up If a portable audio device, etc. is connected to the AUDIO IN jack of
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    Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Listening to music of a portable audio device, etc. You can use the speaker as an ordinary wired speaker system by connecting a portable audio device, etc., using an audio cable (not supplied). 1 Connect Turn on the speaker. The (power) indicator lights up in white. 74
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    flashes 3 times. Hint When you cannot hear the sound, raise the volume on the connected device. If the BLUETOOTH connection is active, you can use the hands-free function while listening to music of a portable audio device, etc. that is connected to the speaker's AUDIO IN jack. The speaker turns off
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    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
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Enjoying EXTRA BASS By emphasizing the heavy bass sound, you can enjoy a realistic sound. 1 Press the EXTRA BASS LIGHT button. The EXTRA BASS indicator lights up. To cancel EXTRA BASS Press the EXTRA BASS LIGHT button again to turn off the EXTRA BASS
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Receiving a call You can enjoy hands-free calls with a BLUETOOTH mobile phone that supports the BLUETOOTH profile HFP (Hands-free 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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    tone is heard via the speaker, the speaker may not be connected with a BLUETOOTH mobile phone with HFP or HSP. Check the connection status on the BLUETOOTH mobile phone. 3 Adjust the volume by pressing the -/+ (volume) buttons on the speaker or operating the BLUETOOTH mobile phone. When you press
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    hear your voice, talk more directly into the microphone of the speaker. Note When using the Speaker Add function or Wireless Party Chain function, sound of the phone call is output from only the speaker where the (BLUETOOTH) indicator lights up in white. The sound is output only from the right
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Making a call You can enjoy hands-free calls with a BLUETOOTH mobile phone that supports the BLUETOOTH profile HFP (Hands-free 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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    or can barely hear your voice, talk more directly into the microphone of the speaker. Note When using the Speaker Add function or Wireless Party Chain function, sound of the phone call is output from only the speaker where the (BLUETOOTH) indicator lights up. The sound is output only from the right
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    Related Topic How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) Receiving a call 4-694-127-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 83
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    (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. Related Topic Installing SongPal Charging the speaker Enjoying EXTRA BASS 4-694
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Installing SongPal Install SongPal on your smartphone, iPhone, etc. from Google Play or the App Store. 1 Download SongPal from Google Play or the App Store and install it. 2 When the installation is completed, start SongPal. Note Be sure to use the latest version
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    Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 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 app
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    Note 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. 4-694-127-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 87
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    on Siri, refer to the operating instructions or support website of the iPhone/iPad. 2 Connect the speaker to the iPhone/iPad via BLUETOOTH connection. 3 When the iPhone/iPad is in standby or playing music, press the activate Siri. You hear a startup sound. (call) BATT (battery) button to 4 Make
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 About the indicators CHARGE indicator (orange) Turns off Lights up Flashes slowly Flashes 3 times and turns off Charging the speaker is completed. The speaker is being charged. The built-in battery is running low and needs to be charged. If the CHARGE
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    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. The speaker enters the Wireless Party Chain function. EXTRA BASS indicator Lights up Turns off You can enjoy boosted bass (Sony-recommended sound
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Precautions Note when using with a mobile phone For details on operation of your mobile phone when receiving a telephone call while transmitting the sound using the BLUETOOTH connection, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the mobile phone. On
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Notes on charging Life span of the built-in lithium ion battery The rechargeable battery has a life span. As time passes and the number of times that the battery is used increases, the capacity of the rechargeable battery slowly decreases. When the amount of time
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Notes on water resistant feature Water resistant performance of the speaker The speaker has a water keep the cap from closing properly. If the cap is not closed completely the water resistant performance may deteriorate and may cause a malfunction of the speaker
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 How to care for the speaker when wet If the speaker gets wet, first remove the water from the speaker, and then wipe off the moisture on the speaker using a soft, dry cloth. Especially in cold regions, leaving moisture on its surface may cause the speaker to
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology? BLUETOOTH wireless technology is a short-range wireless technology that enables wireless data communication between digital devices, such as a computer and digital camera. BLUETOOTH wireless technology operates within a
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    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 farther
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 What is LDAC? LDAC is an audio coding technology developed by Sony that enables the transmission of High-Resolution (Hi-Res) Audio content, even over a BLUETOOTH connection. Unlike other BLUETOOTH compatible coding technologies such as SBC, it operates without
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Customer support websites Access the following support home pages to get support information about 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://
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 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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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Unable to turn on the speaker or charge the built-in battery Charge the built-in battery. Make sure the micro-USB cable is firmly connected to the speaker and booted computer. When using a USB AC adaptor (not supplied), make sure the micro-USB cable is firmly
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 The power suddenly turns off Press the (power) PAIRING button to turn on the speaker. If the speaker does not turn on, charge the speaker by connecting the speaker to a booted computer an AC outlet via a USB AC adaptor (not supplied). The auto power off
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 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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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Sound becomes low while in use The battery is running low if the CHARGE indicator flashes in orange and the volume decreases. Connect the speaker to a booted computer or AC outlet via a USB AC adaptor (not supplied). Otherwise, turn off the speaker and charge the
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Unable to pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device Bring the speaker and the BLUETOOTH device to within 1 m (3 ft) of each other. To use the Speaker Add function or Wireless Party Chain function, pair with the speaker where the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Unable to connect the speaker to a BLUETOOTH device with One-touch connection (NFC) Keep the NFC-compatible device close to the speaker until the device reacts. If you fail to connect, move the device slowly over the N marked part of the speaker. Check that the
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Unable to connect a BLUETOOTH device with the speaker in the Speaker Add function After connecting two SRS-XB20 speakers, perform the pairing procedure between a BLUETOOTH device and the speaker where the (BLUETOOTH) indicator is flashing in white. Then, make a
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Unable to connect with a speaker in the Wireless Party Chain function After connecting 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.
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    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 volume, function, and EXTRA BASS settings may be different. 4-694-127-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Initializing the speaker With the speaker turned on, press and hold the - (volume) button and the (power) more than 5 seconds until the speaker turns off. PAIRING button at the same time for The speaker is initialized. Settings such as volume, etc., are
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Help Guide
Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB20
The following explains how to use this speaker. Select a topic from the navigation pane.
Getting Started
What you can do with the speaker
Parts and controls
Power source
Charging the speaker
Turning the power on
Turning the power off
Using the BLUETOOTH standby function
Auto power off function
Switching the auto power off function