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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 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 Connecting to an AC outlet Turning the power on Turning the power off Using the BLUETOOTH
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    Switching the auto power off function Making connections 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-
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    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 suddenly turns off
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    noise in the speaker output/No voice or low voice from 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
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    Table Of Contents Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 Help Guide i Getting Started...i What you can do with the speaker 1 Parts and controls...2 Power source...i Connecting to an AC outlet...4 Turning the power on...6 Turning the power off...7 Using the BLUETOOTH standby function 8 Charging USB devices
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 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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    10 N-mark 11. Microphone 12. Lighting 13. Cap 14. DC OUT ONLY port (USB) 15. DC IN 5V jack 16. RESET button 17. AUDIO IN jack . Related Topic About the indicators 4-694-130-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 3
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 Connecting to an AC outlet The speaker can be operated by connecting it to an AC outlet via the AC adaptor (supplied) or built-in battery (rechargeable). When using the speaker for the first time, be sure to charge the battery for more than 1 hour before turning
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    . 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
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 Turning the power on 1 Press the (power) PAIRING button. The (power) indicator lights up in white and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes slowly in white. When you turn on the speaker for the first time after purchase or there is no pairing information stored
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 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 an AC outlet via the AC adaptor (supplied), and while the BLUETOOTH standby function
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    for the first time after purchase, the speaker will not enter the BLUETOOTH standby mode. 1 Connect the speaker to an AC outlet. 2 Turn on the speaker. The (power) indicator lights up in white. 3 Tap [SongPal] on your smartphone, iPhone, etc. to start up the application. SongPal 4 Tap [SRS-XB30]. 8
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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 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
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 Charging USB devices such as smartphones You can charge a USB device, such as a smartphone, by connecting it to the speaker with a USB cable (not supplied). Even if the speaker is not connected to an AC outlet, its built-in battery can supply power to a USB
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    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
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 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-XB30 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 an AC outlet via the AC adaptor (supplied), and turn off the power. 2 Press and hold the + button and the
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    m (3 ft) of the speaker. Connect the speaker to an AC outlet or 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
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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-XB30 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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    3 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-XB30." If a passkey* is required on the display of the BLUETOOTH device, enter "0000." * A passkey may be called "Passcode," "PIN
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    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 use) 4-694-130-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation
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    Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 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 up in white
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    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 Pairing and connecting
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 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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    is not turned on, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes when touching with a device. When the connection is established, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator lights up in white. If you cannot connect the speaker, try the following. Start the app on the device and move the device slowly over the N marked part of
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    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 (BLUETOOTH) indicator turns off. Related Topic How to make
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 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-XB30 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-XB30 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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    Turn on the speaker. The (power) indicator lights up in white. The (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes 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
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    [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. 5 Check that the (BLUETOOTH) indicator has switched from flashing to a steady light. When the speaker
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    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
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 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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    the speaker. The (power) 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
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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-XB30] icon during installation. When the " " mark disappears, driver installation is complete. Proceed to the next step (substep 4). 34
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    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-XB30] in [Devices] and select [Sound settings] from the menu that appears. 5. Confirm
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    6. Right-click on [SRS-XB30Stereo], and select [Connect] from 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
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    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-XB30] appearing on the screen, initiate pairing mode on the speaker. Press and hold the (power) PAIRING
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    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
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 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-XB30] and click [Next]. If
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    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. 5. Double-click on [SRS-XB30] in [Devices]. 6. Click [Listen to Music]. 41
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    , a checkmark will appear. 4 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 playing back music Hint For details on operating your computer
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    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
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    Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 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-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 from your computer. (BLUETOOTH) indicator stays lit. You can enjoy
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    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 Pairing and connecting
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 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-XB30 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-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 49
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    . If you cannot click [Connect] for [SRS-XB30 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-XB30 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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    : Proceed to the next step. If [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
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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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    Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) Using the BLUETOOTH standby function 4-694-130-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 55
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 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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    during playback. Hint The battery can be charged if the speaker is connected to an AC outlet though the speaker is in use. Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, it may be necessary to adjust the volume or set the audio output setting on the connected device. When you set the volume to the maximum or
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    , 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 BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 4-694-130-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 58
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    and SBC. Priority on stable connection: SBC is selected. 1 Connect the speaker to an AC outlet via the AC adaptor (supplied). Note Do not turn on the speaker. 2 While holding the + (volume) button, press the (power) (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes in white. PAIRING button until the When the setting
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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? 4-694-130-11(2) Copyright 2017
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 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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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 Switching the BLUETOOTH devices connected at the same time (Multipoint connection) Up to 3 BLUETOOTH devices can be connected to the speaker at the same time. When one of the devices starts playing back while playing back music, the speaker switches the output
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    multipoint connection is not compatible with 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
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 Listening to music wirelessly with two speakers (Speaker Add function) By connecting two SRS-XB30 speakers via BLUETOOTH, you can select audio reproduction between stereo mode (stereo sound) and double mode (monaural sound). To use this function, two SRS-XB30
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    the (power) PAIRING button on the second speaker to turn it on. The (BLUETOOTH) indicator of the speaker begins to flash in white. 2. 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
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    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 the speaker output. In this case
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    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
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 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) 4-694-130-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 69
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 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-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. 2. Connect
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    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 of the speaker you turned on flashes in white. 2. Press and hold the ADD and + (volume) buttons for about
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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. 4-694-130-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 Terminating the Wireless Party Chain function To terminate only one speaker Press the (power) PAIRING button of the speaker you want to terminate. To terminate all connections and exit the Wireless Party Chain function Press the (power) as the first one).
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    Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 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. 75
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    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 automatically by the auto power off function when the speaker
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    hear the sound from the BLUETOOTH device. The (BLUETOOTH) indicator lights up or flashes in white to indicate the BLUETOOTH status. Absence of sound from the BLUETOOTH device does not indicate any trouble with the speaker. You cannot listen to music via BLUETOOTH connection while an audio cable is
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 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-XB30 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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    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 the -/+ (volume) buttons on the speaker or adjust the volume on the BLUETOOTH mobile phone, the (power) indicator
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    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 speaker during a call. Depending on the
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 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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    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 speaker during a call. Depending on the
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    Related Topic How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) Receiving a call 4-694-130-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 84
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    info.songpal.sony.net/help/ Operations that can be performed on a speaker with SongPal 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
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 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-XB30 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. 4-694-130-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 88
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 Using the voice assist function (Siri) By using the Siri function that comes with the iPhone/iPad, you can speak to the speaker's microphone to operate the iPhone /iPad . The following shows how to use Siri. 1 Turn on Siri. On iPhone/iPad, select [Settings] - [
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    Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 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. In this state, the speaker
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    the Wireless Party Chain function. EXTRA BASS indicator Lights up Turns off You can enjoy boosted bass (Sony-recommended sound quality). This mode is set as the default setting. You can enjoy the natural sound quality with reduced bass. This mode is recommended when listening at low volume inside
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 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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    when using the Speaker Add function. Only the SBC codec is supported while using the Speaker Add function. If you have any questions or problems concerning the speaker that are not covered in this Help Guide, consult your nearest Sony dealer. 4-694-130-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 93
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 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-XB30 Notes on water resistant feature Water resistant performance of the speaker The speaker has a water resistant specification*1*2 and IPX5*3 as specified in "Degrees of protection against ingress of water" of the IEC60529 "Ingress Protection Rating (IP Code)."
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 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-XB30 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-XB30 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-XB30 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-XB30 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-XB30 Unable to turn on the speaker 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)
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 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 an AC outlet via the AC adaptor. The auto power off function may have activated. After 15
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 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-XB30 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 an AC outlet or turn off the speaker and charge the battery sufficiently. When you use the speaker at a loud volume
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 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-XB30 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-XB30 Unable to connect a BLUETOOTH device with the 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
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 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. 4-694-130-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 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-XB30
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
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