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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Model: YY7854E The following explains how to use this speaker. Select a topic from the navigation pane. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Use the latest versions of the software pre-installed on the speaker and "Sony | Music Center
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BLUETOOTH connection Selecting the quality for music playback via BLUETOOTH connection (Codec) Supported codecs Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) Turning on or off the the sound effects Stereo Pair function Listening to music wirelessly with 2 speakers (Stereo Pair function) 2
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Notes on charging Notes on water resistant feature How to care for the speaker About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology Licenses Trademarks Troubleshooting What can I do to solve a problem? Power supply Unable to charge the speaker Unable to turn on the speaker or the speaker suddenly turns
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for the Party Connect function Unable to connect the speaker concurrently with 2 devices (multipoint connection) Microphone There is no microphone sound There is acoustic feedback Reset Restarting the speaker Initializing the speaker Specifications Specifications 5-047-067-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Parts and controls 5
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1. (power) button with indicator 2. CHARGE indicator 3. Direct function keys (BLUETOOTH) with indicator OPTICAL IN TV SOUND BOOSTER AUDIO IN USB 4. LIGHT 5. MEGA BASS with indicator/ STAMINA with indicator 6. -/+ (volume) 7. (play)* 8.
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16. PLAY/CHARGE OUTPUT (DC power output only) port (USB) 17. AC input speaker in places where the speaker is likely to have water splashed on it. When you are finished with using the speaker, be sure to securely close the cap. Related Topic About the indicators 5-047-067-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Carrying/placing the speaker To carry the speaker Before carrying the speaker, disconnect all the cables connected to the speaker. The speaker has caster wheels so that you can roll it easily. Grasp the center of the rear handle, which is on the same side of the
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(IPX4) is not the same as the one when in the horizontal orientation (IPX2). For details, see Notes on water resistant feature. Placing the speaker in the horizontal orientation automatically changes the audio output and the audio is output from the top two tweeters. Related Topic Turning on/off the
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Charging the speaker The speaker is capable of running on power either from an AC outlet connected by the supplied AC power cord (mains lead) or from the rechargeable built-in lithium-ion battery. When using the speaker for the first time, be sure to charge the
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the BATTERY button behind the cap on the rear side of the speaker, when the speaker is turned on, the voice guidance listed below is output from the speaker depending on the remaining built-in battery power. 81% - 100%: "Battery fully charged" 81% - 90% (Battery Care mode): "Battery Care Mode, Fully
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low or high, the speaker will stop charging the built-in battery for safety reasons. It may also stop charging if charging continues for a long period then let the speaker charge the built-in battery once again. Do not charge the speaker's built-in battery in places where the speaker is likely to
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 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-XV800 Turning the power off 1 Press the (power) button. The (power) indicator and (BLUETOOTH) indicator turn off. Hint While the speaker is connected to an AC outlet by the BLUETOOTH standby (auto power on) function 5-047-067-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 15
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Using the BLUETOOTH standby (auto power on) function When the BLUETOOTH standby function is activated, the speaker turns on automatically when you operate a BLUETOOTH device, and starts the BLUETOOTH connection. Before operating the speaker, note the following:
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the BLUETOOTH standby function is activated, the (power) indicator lights up in orange while the speaker is turned off. (Provided that the speaker is connected to an AC outlet by the supplied AC power cord (mains lead).) Related Topic Charging the speaker Turning the power on About the indicators 17
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Charging a USB device such as a smartphone or iPhone You can charge a USB device, such as a smartphone or iPhone, by connecting it to the speaker via USB. Even if the speaker is not connected to an AC outlet, its built-in battery can supply power to a USB device
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Auto Standby (power saving) function In the event of the following, the speaker automatically turns off in 15 minutes to conserve the power of the rechargeable built-in battery. At the time of purchase, the Auto Standby function is set to on. When the speaker is
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Related Topic What you can do with "Sony | Music Center" 5-047-067-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 22
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Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Turning on/off the speaker's light (Lighting function) The speaker lights up with the music to liven up the atmosphere. When you purchase the speaker, the lighting function is set to on. 1 Turn on the speaker. The (power) indicator lights up in green. The speaker
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on "Fiestable," you can change the lighting color of the speaker's light as well. Note When the speaker's light seems bright or glaring, turn up the room lights or turn off the lighting function. Related Topic What you can do with "Sony | Music Center" What you can do with "Fiestable" 5-047-067
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Connecting the speaker with a TV 1 Place the speaker in the vertical orientation, and then connect an optical out jack on your TV and the OPTICAL IN (optical digital audio input) connector on the speaker with the supplied optical digital cable. Note Check the
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Connecting with a USB device Compatible USB devices USB devices compliant with USB Mass Storage Class USB devices formatted with the FAT (except exFAT) file system Some USB devices may not work with the speaker even if the devices meet the above conditions.
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 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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just by turning on the BLUETOOTH function on the BLUETOOTH device. Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, the speaker may be reconnected with the device right after it is turned on. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your BLUETOOTH device. When the indicator stays lit 29
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double flashing (pairing mode). 5 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-XV800." If a passkey* is required on the display of the BLUETOOTH device, enter "0000." * The
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. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the BLUETOOTH device. You can perform operations including establishment and disconnection of BLUETOOTH connections by using "Sony | Music Center." You can connect the speaker concurrently with up to 2 BLUETOOTH devices. (Multipoint
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from one paired device at a time. When using the Stereo Pair function or the Party Connect function, you cannot use the multipoint connection capability. Related Topic Connecting the speaker concurrently with 2 BLUETOOTH devices (multipoint connection) Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 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
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BLUETOOTH devices that have been paired with the speaker before, proceed to step . Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, the speaker may be reconnected with the device right after it is turned on. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your BLUETOOTH device. When the indicator
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another BLUETOOTH device, do either of the following: To pair the speaker with a second or subsequent BLUETOOTH device (when the speaker has pairing information of other BLUETOOTH devices), proceed to step . To reconnect the speaker with one of the BLUETOOTH devices that have been paired with the
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2. Click [Bluetooth & devices]. 3. Click the [Bluetooth] switch to turn on the BLUETOOTH function, and then click [Add device]. 4. Click [Bluetooth]. 5. Select [SRS-XV800]. 36
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If a passkey* is required, enter "0000." If [SRS-XV800] does not appear, perform the operation again from step . * The passkey may be called a "passcode," "PIN code," "PIN number," or "password." 6. After pairing, the BLUETOOTH
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If a passkey* is required, enter "0000." If [SRS-XV800] does not appear, perform the operation again from step . * Follow the on-screen instructions to establish a BLUETOOTH connection. When a BLUETOOTH connection is established, you hear the notification sound from the speaker and the activity of
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from one paired device at a time. The passkey of the speaker is "0000." If a passkey besides "0000" is set on the BLUETOOTH device, pairing cannot be done with the speaker. When using the Stereo Pair function or the Party Connect function, you cannot use the multipoint connection capability. Related
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 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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BLUETOOTH devices that have been paired with the speaker before, proceed to step . Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, the speaker may be reconnected with the device right after it is turned on. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your BLUETOOTH device. When the indicator
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with one of the BLUETOOTH devices that have been paired with the speaker before, proceed to step . 4 Touch and hold (BLUETOOTH) on the speaker for about 2 seconds. You hear voice guidance (Pairing) from the speaker and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator starts double flashing (pairing mode). 5 Search for the
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2. Select [SRS-XV800] from the Bluetooth screen, then click [Pair]. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to establish a BLUETOOTH connection. When a BLUETOOTH connection is established, you hear the notification sound from the speaker and the activity of the (BLUETOOTH) indicator changes from
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from one paired device at a time. The passkey of the speaker is "0000." If a passkey besides "0000" is set on the BLUETOOTH device, pairing cannot be done with the speaker. When using the Stereo Pair function or the Party Connect function, you cannot use the multipoint connection capability. Related
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Connecting the speaker concurrently with 2 BLUETOOTH devices (multipoint connection) While the speaker is connected concurrently with 2 BLUETOOTH devices via BLUETOOTH connection, you can do the following: Switching the music playback source between 2 devices
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3 Operate the second BLUETOOTH device to search for the speaker. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to establish a BLUETOOTH connection. When a BLUETOOTH connection is established, you hear the notification sound from the speaker and the activity of the (BLUETOOTH) indicator changes from flashing
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is reconnected with the device right after the speaker is turned on. You can perform operations including establishment and disconnection of BLUETOOTH connections by using "Sony | Music Center." Note When using the Stereo Pair function or the Party Connect function, you cannot use the multipoint
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Listening to TV audio (with use of the TV Sound Booster function) Sony's unique function, "TV Sound Booster,"* lets you enjoy the enhanced sound of audio visual contents, such as live performance videos and movies. Owing to the
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Adjust synchronization between the TV audio and the speaker audio. On "Sony | Music Center," tap [SRS-XV800] - [Settings] - [Sound] - [ a case, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your device. Do not use the OPTICAL IN connector in places where the speaker is likely to have water splashed
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with a TV Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH® devices What you can do with "Sony | Music Center" Installing "Sony | Music Center" No sound comes out from the speaker The sound volume is low Neither the Karaoke function nor the DJ Control function are available for use while the TV Sound Booster
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Listening to TV audio (without use of the TV Sound Booster function) 1 Connect the speaker with a TV. For details, refer to Connecting the speaker with a TV. 2 Turn on the speaker. 3 Touch OPTICAL IN on the speaker. 4 Perform TV operations using the remote
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the instruction manual supplied with your device. Do not use the OPTICAL IN connector in places where the speaker is likely speaker and the TV, turn off the sound volume of the TV. You can adjust the sound volume of the speaker with "Sony | Music Center" as well. Related Topic Connecting the speaker
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Listening to music of a USB device The speaker supports the following audio file formats. MP3: file extension [.mp3] WMA: file extension [.wma] WAV: file extension [.wav] 1 Connect a USB device to the PLAY/CHARGE OUTPUT port (USB). 2 Touch USB on the speaker. 3
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with the supported file extension is not what it should be, playing the file may cause the speaker to emit noises or to malfunction. Do not use the PLAY/CHARGE OUTPUT port (USB) in places where the speaker is likely Connecting with a USB device 5-047-067-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 54
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 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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adjust the volume on the BLUETOOTH device. Touch and hold -/+ (volume) on the speaker for rapid adjustments. During playback, you can use (play) on the speaker to perform the following operations. Pause Touch (play) on the speaker during playback to pause. Touch it again to cancel pause. Skip to the
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it may take a long time before charging completes. When you intend to use the 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. The speaker supports content protection by the SCMS-T method. You
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Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Selecting the quality for music playback via BLUETOOTH connection (Codec) The "Priority on Sound Quality" and "Priority on Stable Connection" preferences are available on the speaker effective. When using "Sony | Music Center" 1. Pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH
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Music Center 3. Tap [SRS-XV800]. 4. Tap [Settings] - [Sound] - [Bluetooth turns effective. Hint When using the Stereo Pair function or the Party Connect function, the codec automatically switches to SBC. Note While you can do with "Sony | Music Center" Supported codecs 5-047-067-11(1) Copyright 2023
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Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Supported codecs A codec is an audio coding algorithm used for wirelessly transmitting audio via BLUETOOTH connections. The speaker supports the desired codec from the supported codecs. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device regarding setting
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) When you finish operating instructions supplied with the device. Turn off the BLUETOOTH device. Turn off the speaker. Hint When using the Stereo Pair function, if you turn off one speaker, the other speaker is
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Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Turning on or off the BLUETOOTH function You can connect to the speaker from a paired BLUETOOTH device when the speaker's BLUETOOTH function is set to on. At the time of purchase, this setting is set to on. 1 Touch and hold - (volume) and (BLUETOOTH) on the speaker
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Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Listening to music of a portable audio device, etc. through a wired connection You can use the speaker by connecting a portable audio device, etc., to the speaker using an audio cable (commercially available). Note Before establishing a connection between the speaker
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. Hint When you cannot hear the sound, raise the volume on the connected device. Note While the Stereo Pair function or the Party Connect function is in use, the speaker is not capable of outputting the music playing on the device that is connected to the AUDIO IN jack by an audio
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playback is in progress, operations on the speaker, for example, to pause, to skip not use the AUDIO IN jack in places where the speaker is likely to have water splashed on it. The supplied cap completely after disconnecting the audio cable from the speaker. The cap plays a very important role in
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Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Enjoying switching the sound effects You can enjoy switching the sound effects on the speaker. Sony | Music Center," tap [SRS-XV800] - [Settings] - [Sound] - [Sound Effect] - [MEGA BASS]. Touch MEGA BASS on the speaker. Each time you touch MEGA BASS on the speaker
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On "Sony | Music Center," tap [SRS-XV800] - [Settings] - [Power Option], and then select [STAMINA]. While the STAMINA power option is activated, the lighting function and the sound effects, including MEGA BASS, are deactivated. 5-047-067-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 67
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Listening to music wirelessly with 2 speakers (Stereo Pair function) To use the Stereo Pair function, 2 SRS-XV800 speakers are required. By connecting 2 speakers via BLUETOOTH connection, you can enjoy more powerful sound. 2 speakers connected via BLUETOOTH
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Enjoying wireless playback using multiple speakers (Party Connect function) You can connect multiple speakers (up to 100 speakers) compatible with the Party Connect function via BLUETOOTH connections and enjoy music playback. Devices compatible with the Wireless
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OPTICAL IN, AUDIO IN, or USB mode, a respective touch operation on the speaker is required. When watching movies using the Party Connect function, there may be a gap between video and audio. Related Topic Installing "Sony | Music Center" Updating the pre-installed software 5-047-067-11(1) Copyright
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Using an external microphone You can output your voice from the speaker by connecting a dynamic microphone with a microphone to the MIC1 jack or MIC2/GUITAR jack on the rear side of the speaker. 3 Adjust the volume using the MIC level knob or the MIC and GUITAR
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Party Connect or Stereo Pair function, sound from the microphone is only output from the speaker to which the microphone is connected. Bringing the microphone close to the speaker may cause acoustic feedback and, depending on the sound volume of the speaker -11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 73
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Enjoying sound from a guitar You can listen to sound from your guitar by connecting it to the MIC2/GUITAR jack (Φ 6.3 mm) on the speaker. By connecting an external microphone to the MIC1 jack (Φ 6.3 mm) on the speaker, you can play the guitar and sing along as
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Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 What you can do with "Sony | Music Center" "Sony | Music Center" is an app for controlling Sony audio devices which are compatible with "Sony | Music Center" using your smartphone, etc. For details about "Sony connected to the PLAY/CHARGE OUTPUT port (USB) Activating
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Topic Installing "Sony | Music Center" Charging the speaker Turning on/off the speaker's light (Lighting function) Connecting the speaker concurrently with Listening to music wirelessly with 2 speakers (Stereo Pair function) Enjoying wireless playback using multiple speakers (Party Connect function)
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Installing "Sony | Music Center" Install "Sony | Music Center" on your smartphone, etc. from Google Play (Play Store) or the App Store. For Apple iOS devices, "Sony | Music Center" can be installed on the devices with iOS 11.0 or later. Installation is not
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 What you can do with "Fiestable" "Fiestable" is an app for operating Sony audio devices compatible with "Fiestable" from smartphones, etc. Available controls DJ Control You can include sound effects (Isolator, etc.) in the music being played. Illumination
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Others You can enjoy various features including Karaoke, Voice Control, Party Light, Party Playlist, and Party King. Hint What you can control with "Fiestable" varies depending on the connected device. The specification and design of the app may change without notice. 5-
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Installing "Fiestable" Install "Fiestable" on your smartphone, the App Store and install it. 2 When the installation is completed, start "Fiestable" from the "Sony | Music Center" screen. Note Be sure to use the latest version of "Fiestable." Related Topic What
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 About the indicators CHARGE indicator (orange) Unlit Lit Slow flashing Flashes 3 times and turns off The speaker has completed charging. The speaker is being charged. The built-in battery is running at 20% or less and needs to be charged. In the event that
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the speaker, disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), wait for a while, and then restart the speaker. For details, see Notes on charging. Triple described in Restarting the speaker to restart the speaker. Quadruple flashing (orange) The software update was canceled by "Sony | Music Center." The
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) Lit The sound effect is set to STAMINA. Unlit The sound effect is set to other than STAMINA. GUITAR indicator (white) Lit The speaker is in guitar mode. Unlit The speaker is not in guitar mode. ECHO indicator (white) Lit Unlit The microphone echo level is set to 1, 2, or 3. The microphone echo
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the KEY CONTROL (flat) button behind the cap on the rear side of the speaker makes the indicator flash 3 times. KEY CONTROL (sharp) indicator (white) Lit side of the speaker makes the indicator flash 3 times. Related Topic Parts and controls What you can do with "Sony | Music Center" 5-047-067
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speaker. The (power) indicator lights up in green. 3 Tap [Music Center] on your smartphone, etc. to start up the application. Music Center 4 Tap [SRS-XV800]. When a new version of the software is released, an update notice is displayed on the "Sony | Music Center" screen. 5 Follow the instructions
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flash 3 times to inform you that the update has completed. 6 Confirm the version of the speaker's software. On "Sony | Music Center," tap [SRS-XV800] - [Settings] - [System]. "XXXXXXX" displayed under "SRS-XV800" indicates the software version. Hint When the software update fails, turn off the
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Precautions On safety Refer to the Reference Guide supplied with the speaker. Important information such as the model name is located on the rear side of the speaker. If the speaker is not used for an extended period, unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
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Even if you do not intend to use the speaker for a long time, charge the battery to its full capacity once every 6 months to maintain its performance. 5-047-067-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 89
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 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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from the speaker and connect it again within an operating temperature between 5 °C and 35 °C (41 °F and 95 °F). At high temperature, the charging may stop or the volume may reduce to protect the battery. Related Topic Charging the speaker Restarting the speaker 5-047-067-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Notes on water resistant feature Water resistant performance of the speaker The speaker, with the cap closed securely, complies with the water resistant specifications of IPX4 (while in the vertical orientation)*1 and IPX2 (while in the horizontal orientation
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 How to care for the speaker You can use the speaker more comfortably and for a of the speaker gets dirty, do not use detergent, thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. to clean the speaker because it will affect the water repellent function of the speaker. Especially in
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology The BLUETOOTH wireless technology is a short-range wireless technology that enables communication between digital devices, such as smartphones and computers. Supported version and profiles of the BLUETOOTH standard A
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profile as the speaker's. Note also that speaker supports security capabilities that comply with the BLUETOOTH standard to provide a secure connection when the BLUETOOTH wireless wireless with the speaker, the speaker via a BLUETOOTH connection since noise may occur in broadcasts. Locate the speaker
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Licenses This product contains software that Sony uses under a licensing agreement with the Disclaimer regarding services offered by third parties Services offered by third parties may be changed, suspended, or terminated without prior notice. Sony does not
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Trademarks Google™, Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC. The LDAC™ name is a trademark of Sony Group Corporation or its affiliates. The trademarks of their respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ® marks are not specified. 5-047-067-11(1) Copyright
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 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-XV800 Unable to charge the speaker Make sure that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely to the speaker. Then, make sure that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely to an AC outlet. Charge the speaker in an ambient temperature between 5 °C
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Unable to turn on the speaker or the speaker suddenly turns off The rechargeable built-in battery may be empty or running low. Connect the speaker to an AC outlet with the supplied AC power cord (mains lead) for battery charging. The Auto Standby function may
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 No sound/Sound from only one speaker/Low sound level/Distorted sound/Humming or noise in the speaker output Check that both the speaker and the connected device are turned on. Turn up the volume of the speaker and the connected device. Depending on the connected
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the BLUETOOTH connection quality. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device. Select "Priority on Stable Connection (SBC)" for the BLUETOOTH connection quality of the speaker. Install the latest version of "Sony | Music Center" on the connected device. If you cannot
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Sound becomes low while in use The sound may become low in the following cases. This is not a malfunction. The rechargeable built-in battery is running out of power and the CHARGE indicator flashes slowly while the speaker is running on power from the
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 No sound comes out from the speaker Make sure that the optical out jack on the TV and the OPTICAL IN (optical digital audio input) connector on the speaker are properly connected. Make sure that PCM is specified as the digital audio output method on the TV. For
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speaker audio with "Sony | Music Center." 1. Tap [Music Center] on your smartphone, etc. to start up the application. 2. Tap [SRS-XV800]. 3. Tap [Settings] - [Sound] - [Adjust synchronization with TV audio], and then select the optimal delay adjustment time length. Refer to the instruction manual
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 The sound volume is low Check the TV for sound volume*. While the TV Sound Booster function is activated, the combined audio from the TV and the speaker is used for content playback. Adjust the sound volume independently on the TV and the speaker. * Use the
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Neither the Karaoke function nor the DJ Control function are available for use while the TV Sound Booster function is Control function are disabled. To use any of them, deactivate the TV Sound Booster function. 5-047-067-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 108
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 The USB device is not detected; playback from an audio source fails; no sound comes out of the speaker; playback does not start with the first track Make sure that the speaker is in USB mode. Turn off the speaker, disconnect and reconnect the USB device, and
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 The sound from the speaker contains noise, skips, or is distorted The connected USB device is not compatible with the speaker. Check on the information about the compatible devices. Turn off the speaker, disconnect and reconnect the USB device, and then turn the
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 It takes a long time before playback starts In the event of the following, it may take some time for the speaker to load audio for the speaker to handle. The internal memory of the USB device is fragmented. 5-047-067-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 111
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Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 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 or Party Connect function, pair with the speaker device. If the speaker is not displayed on the speaker and
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Speaker output is interrupted While the "Priority on Sound Quality" preference is selected for the BLUETOOTH connection quality, signal reception on the speaker may fluctuate depending on the combination of the setup on your BLUETOOTH device and the ambient
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Unable to connect a BLUETOOTH device with the speaker for the Stereo Pair function Update the pre-installed software to the latest version on each and every speaker to connect for the function. (For details about the update procedure, see Updating the pre-
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Unable to connect with a speaker for the Party Connect function Check if the device is compatible with the Party Connect function. Devices compatible with the Wireless Party Chain function are not applicable for connection. Update the pre-installed software to
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Unable to add a speaker for the Party Connect function To any group set up with "Sony | Music Center," use "Sony | Music Center" to add a new speaker. For details about "Sony | Music Center," refer to the following URL: https://www.sony.net/smcqa/ While music
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Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Unable to connect the speaker concurrently with 2 devices (multipoint connection) When using the Stereo Pair function or the Party Connecting the speaker concurrently with 2 BLUETOOTH devices (multipoint connection) 5-047-067-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 117
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 There is no microphone sound Turn the MIC level knob or the MIC and GUITAR level knob to adjust the microphone volume. Make sure that the microphone is turned on. 5-047-067-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 118
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 There is acoustic feedback Reduce the volume. Move the microphone away from the speaker or change the direction of the microphone. Note Bringing the microphone close to the speaker may cause acoustic feedback and, depending on the sound volume of the speaker,
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Restarting the speaker In the event such as the following, 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 issues.
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Initializing the speaker If the speaker fails to operate successfully after you restart it, initialize the speaker to resume its default settings. While the speaker is turned on, touch and hold (play) and MEGA BASS on the speaker until the speaker turns off (5
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XV800 Specifications Speaker Speaker system 2-way, Bass reflex Speaker unit Woofer unit: Approx. 170 mm × 170 mm (6 3/4 in kΩ (when guitar mode is turned on) DC OUT Type A USB port (for charging the battery of a connected device) (DC 5 V/MAX. 1.5 A) Power For customers
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the built-in battery life while audio playback from a BLUETOOTH device is in progress, see Charging the speaker. Compatible iPhone/iPod models iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone iPod touch (7th generation) (As of November 2022) 5-047-067-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 123