Sony SRS-HG1 Operating Instructions - Page 2

When the indicator is lit or flashing



(power) indicator

Indicator status (color)

Unit status

Lights up (green)

The unit is turned on.

Lights up (orange)

The unit is in the BLUETOOTH/

network standby mode.

Lights up (red)

The unit is in the standby

mode.

Lights off

The unit is in the power saving

mode.

Flashes (green)

•

When you turn on the unit,

the indicator flashes slowly

in green, and then lights up.

•

When you press the VOLUME

–/+ buttons, the indicator

flashes once or three times

according to the volume

adjustment.

Flashes (red)

A software update is failed, or

the unit is in the protect mode.

LINK indicator


Unit status

Lights up (orange)

The unit is connected to a

Wi-Fi network.

Flashes (orange)

The unit is in the process of

connecting to a Wi-Fi network.

Flashes (red)

The network connection failed.

Lights up (red)

The network connection failed,

or connection failed even

though the network setting is

complete.

NETWORK indicator


Unit status

Lights up (white)

The unit is in the NETWORK

mode.

The color of the lit/flashing indicator changes

depending on the connected music service. For

details, see the Help Guide.

UPDATE indicator


Unit status

Lights up (orange)

The unit detects the latest

software while connected to

the Internet.

Flashes (orange)

The unit is updating the

software. During the update,

you cannot operate the unit.

Before operating the unit, please read this guide

thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The serial number is located on the bottom.

Record the serial number in the space provided

below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your

Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. SRS-HG1

Serial No.

For customers in the USA

Please register this product on line at http://

www.sony.com/productregistration

Proper registration will enable us to send you

periodic updates about new products, services

and other important announcements.

Registering your product will also allow us to

contact you in the unlikely event that the

product needs adjustment or modification.

Thank you.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric

shock, do not expose this apparatus to

rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the

ventilation opening of the appliance with

newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.

Do not expose the appliance to naked flame

sources (for example, lighted candles).

Do not install the appliance in a confined space,

such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery

installed to an excessive heat such as sunshine,

fire or the like.

The USB AC adaptor is not disconnected from the

mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet,

even if the unit itself has been turned off.

As the main plug of USB AC adaptor is used to

disconnect the USB AC adaptor from the mains,

connect it to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should

you notice an abnormality in it, disconnect it from

the AC outlet immediately.

Please note that water doesn’t splash, this product

is not waterproof specification.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate this

equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses and

can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to

try to correct the interference by one or more of

the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation

exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment and meets the FCC radio frequency

(RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC

radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.

This equipment should be installed and operated

keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away

from person’s body.

This unit complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules

and Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs.

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

(1) This unit may not cause interference;

and

(2) This unit must accept any interference,

including interference that may cause undesired

operation of the unit.

This equipment must not be co-located or

operated in conjunction with any other antenna or

transmitter.

If you have any questions about this product, you

may call; Sony Customer Information Service

Center 1-800-222-7669 or

http://www.sony.com

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:

SONY

Model No.:

SRS-HG1

Responsible Party:

Sony Electronics Inc.

Address:

16535 Via Esprillo, San

Diego, CA92127 USA

Telephone No.:

858-942-2230

Compliance with FCC requirement 15.407(c)

Data transmission is always initiated by software,

which is the passed down through the MAC,

through the digital and analog baseband, and

finally to the RF chip. Several special packets are

initiated by the MAC. These are the only ways the

digital baseband portion will turn on the RF

transmitter, which it then turns off at the end of

the packet. Therefore, the transmitter will be on

only while one of the aforementioned packets is

being transmitted. In other words, this unit

automatically discontinues transmission in case of

either absence of information to transmit or

operational failure.

Frequency Tolerance: ±12ppm

5.15-5.35 GHz band is restricted to indoor

operations only.

5.47-5.725 GHz band is restricted to indoor

operations only.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7)

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce

heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized

plug has two blades with one wider than the

other. A grounding type plug has two blades

and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or

the third prong are provided for your safety. If

the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,

consult an electrician for replacement of the

obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on

or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from

the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by

the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specified by the manufacturer, or sold

with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use

caution when moving the cart/apparatus

combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel. Servicing is required when the

apparatus has been damaged in any way, such

as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,

liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen

into the apparatus, the apparatus has been

exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate

normally, or has been dropped.

For the state of California, USA only

Perchlorate Material - special handling may

apply, See

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/

perchlorate

For customers in Canada

This unit complies with Industry Canada’s

licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) this unit may not

cause interference, and (2) this unit must accept

any interference, including interference that may

cause undesired operation of the unit.

High-power radars are allocated as primary users

(i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz

and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could

cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN

devices.

Outdoor use of the 5 GHz Wi-Fi function is

prohibited by law.

Troubleshooting

If a problem occurs while operating the unit, check

the following to resolve the problem before

consulting your nearest Sony dealer.

•

Check in Help Guide.

http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-hg1/h_zz/

•

Check information about the problem on the

customer support website.

For customers in the U.S.A.:

http://esupport.sony.com/US

For customers in Canada:

http://esupport.sony.com/CA/

•

Connect the unit to an AC outlet via the USB AC

adaptor to charge the battery. You may be able

to resolve some issues by charging the battery.

•

Push the RESET button on the rear of the unit

with a pointed object, such as a pin.

When pushing the RESET button without the USB

AC adaptor, the unit is turned on by pressing and

holding the



(power) button or connecting it to

the USB AC adaptor.

If the problem persists after doing all of the above,

consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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 safety

The nameplate and important information

concerning safety are located on the bottom

exterior of the main unit and on the surface of the

USB AC adaptor.

•

Before operating the unit, be sure that the

operating voltage of the unit is identical with

that of your local power supply.

Where purchased

Operating voltage

All countries/regions

100 V – 240 V AC,

50 Hz/60 Hz

Notes on the USB AC adaptor

•

When connecting or disconnecting the USB AC

adaptor, turn off the unit beforehand. Otherwise,

it may cause malfunction.

•

Use only the supplied USB AC adaptor and

micro-USB cable. To avoid damaging the unit, do

not use any other USB AC adaptor.

Polarity of the plug

•

Plug the USB AC adaptor into a nearby AC outlet.

In the case of a problem, unplug it from the AC

outlet immediately.

•

Do not install the USB AC adaptor in a confined

space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

The MAC address of Wi-Fi network is located on

the bottom exterior of this unit.

•

Before operating the unit, be sure that the

operating voltage of the unit is identical with

that of your local power supply.

On placement

•

Do not set the unit in an inclined position.

•

Do not leave the unit in a location near heat

sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,

excessive dust, moisture, rain or mechanical

shock.

On operation

•

Do not insert any small objects, etc., into the

jacks or ventilation hole on the rear of the unit.

The unit may short out or malfunction.

On cleaning

•

Do not use alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean

the cabinet.

Others

•

If you have any questions or problems

concerning this unit that are not covered in this

document, please consult your nearest Sony

dealer.

•

When disposing of or giving away this unit, make

sure to initialize it to reset all settings to the

factory defaults. For details, see the Help Guide.

On copyrights

•

This product is protected by certain intellectual

property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or

distribution of such technology outside of this

product is prohibited without a license from

Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

•

iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple

Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean

that an electronic accessory has been designed

to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone,

respectively,

and has been certified by the

developer to meet Apple performance standards.

Apple is not responsible for the operation of this

unit or its compliance with safety and regulatory

standards. Please note that the use of this

accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect

wireless performance.

App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

•

“

” is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

•

Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Access® and Wi-Fi

Alliance® are registered marks of the Wi-Fi

Alliance.

•

Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, WPA™, WPA2™ and Wi-Fi

Protected Setup™ are marks of the Wi-Fi

Alliance.

•

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and

patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and

Thomson.

•

The N-Mark is a trademark or registered

trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States

and in other countries.

•

The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are

owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of

such marks by Sony Corporation is under license.

Other trademarks and trade names are those of

their respective owners.

•

Google Play and Android are trademarks of

Google Inc.

•

Google Cast and the Google Cast Badge are

trademarks of Google Inc.

•

“Xperia” and “Xperia Tablet” are trademarks of

Sony Mobile Communications AB.

•

LDAC™ and LDAC logo are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

•

DLNA™, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™

are trademarks, service marks, or certification

marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.

•

This product incorporates Spotify software which

is subject to 3rd party licenses found here:

https://developer.spotify.com/

esdkthird-party-licenses/

•

Spotify and Spotify logos are trademarks of the

Spotify Group.

•

The unit names and product names indicated in

this document are generally the trademarks or

registered trademarks of the manufacturer.

™ and ® marks are omitted in this document.

Notes on the License

This product contains software that Sony uses

under a licensing agreement with the owner of

its copyright. We are obligated to announce the

contents of the agreement to customers under

requirement by the owner of copyright for the

software.

Please access the following URL and read the

contents of the license.

http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/sl/16/

Notice on GNU GPL/LGPL applied

software

This product contains software that is subject to

the following GNU General Public License

(hereinafter referred to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser

General Public License (hereinafter referred to

as “LGPL”). These establish that customers have

the right to acquire, modify, and redistribute the

source code of said software in accordance with

the terms of the GPL or LGPL supplied. The

source code for the above-listed software is

available on the Web.

To download, please access the following URL

then select the model name “h.ear go

(SRS-HG1)”.

URL: http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux/

Please note that Sony cannot answer or

respond to any inquiries regarding the content

of the source code.

Notes on the update

If you use this unit while connected to the

Internet via a Wi-Fi network, the unit can update

to the latest software automatically.

By updating the software, new features will be

added enabling you to experience more

convenient and stable use.

If you do not want to automatically update the

software, you can disable this function by using

the SongPal installed on your smartphone/

iPhone.

However, the software may be updated

automatically for stable use, etc., even if you

disable this function. Also, if you disable this

function, you can still update the software

manually.

For details about how to set and operate, refer

to the Help Guide.

The unit may not be operational while updating.

Disclaimer regarding services offered

by third parties

Services offered by third parties may be

changed, suspended, or terminated without

prior notice. Sony does not bear any

responsibility in these sorts of situations.

Specifications

General

Power

DC 5 V 1.5 A (using the supplied USB AC adaptor

connected to AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz power

supply) or, using built-in lithium-ion battery

Power consumption

12 W

Power consumption (during standby mode)

Less than 0.2 W

Power consumption (during BLUETOOTH/

network standby mode)

Less than 0.2 W

Usage life of lithium-ion battery for BLUETOOTH

connection (when Wi-Fi is not connected)

Approx. 12 hours*

1

Usage life of lithium-ion battery for Wi-Fi

connection

Approx. 8 hours*

2

Charging time of lithium-ion battery

Approx. 5 hours

Dimensions (including projecting parts and

controls)

Approx. 204 mm x 62 mm x 60 mm (8 ²/³ in x 2 ²/´ in x

2 µ/³ in) (w/h/d)

Mass

Approx. 790 g (1 lb 11.8 oz)

Supplied accessories

USB AC adaptor (1)

Micro-USB cable (1)

Operating Instructions, Warranty card (this document)

Warranty card (for customers in Canada) (1)

*

1

When the specified music source is used and the volume

level of the unit is set to 33. If the volume level of the unit is

set to maximum, the usage life will be approx. 4 hours. Time

may vary, depending on the temperature or conditions of

use.

*

2

When the specified music source is used and the volume

level of the unit is set to 33. If the volume level of the unit is

set to maximum, the usage life will be approx. 4 hours. Time

may vary, depending on the temperature or conditions of

use.

Section for USB port

Connection for a USB flash drive

Supported format*

3

MP3: 32/44.1/48 kHz, 16 - 320 kbps (CBR/VBR)

Transfer speed

High-speed

Supported USB device

Mass Storage Class (MSC)

Connection for PC

Supported format*

3

PCM: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz (16/24/32bit)

DSD (DSF/DSDIFF): 2.8/5.6 MHz (1bit)

*

3

Compatibility with all encoding/writing software, recording

devices and recording media cannot be guaranteed.

Parts and controls



LINK indicator



NETWORK indicator



BLUETOOTH indicator



USB indicator



AUDIO IN indicator



(call) button*

3



EXTRA BASS button/indicator



VOLUME

–

button



VOLUME

+

button*

3



CHARGE indicator



(power)/

PAIRING button/indicator



N-Mark



UPDATE button/indicator, WPS button



SET UP button*

1



STEREO PAIR button*

1



L indicator*

1



R indicator*

1



AUDIO IN jack



USB port



DC IN 5V jack*

2



RESET button



Grille detachment lever



FUNCTION button



Microphone

*

1

This will be available after updating the software on this unit. For details, see Help Guide.

*

2

To charge this unit, connect the USB AC adapter to this jack.

*

3

(call) and VOLUME

+

buttons have a tactile dot.

When the indicator is lit or flashing

The color of the lit/flashing indicators indicates the condition of the any settings. For details, see Help Guide.

To check the Wi-Fi signal strength (reception sensitivity)

Press and hold the VOLUME – button and SET UP button. Depending on the signal strength, indicators



to



will be lit. The number of lighting indicators is relative to the signal strength. If the signal is weak, no indicators

will be lit. For details, see the Help Guide.

Compatible iPhone/iPod models

Bluetooth technology works with iPhone 6s Plus,

iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s,

iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, iPhone 4, iPod

touch (6th generation), iPod touch (5th

generation).

Note

Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that

data recorded to iPhone/iPod is lost or damaged

when using your iPhone/iPod connected to this unit.

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

D455714504

Portable Audio

LIMITED WARRANTY

(U.S. Only)

Sony Electronics Inc. (“Sony”) warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for the time

periods and as set forth below when purchased directly from Sony or a Sony Retailer. Pursuant to this Limited

Warranty, Sony will, at its option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product

with a new or refurbished product. For purposes of this Limited Warranty, “refurbished” means a product or part

that has been returned to its original specifications.

In the event of a defect, these are your exclusive rem-

edies.

Labor:

For a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase of the product (“Labor Warranty”), Sony

will, at its option, repair or replace with new or refurbished product, product determined to be defective. If Sony

elects to replace the product after this Labor Warranty has expired but while the Parts Warranty below is still in

effect, it will do so for the applicable labor charge.

Parts:

For a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase of product (“Parts Warranty”), Sony will

supply new or refurbished replacement parts in exchange for parts determined to be defective.

This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with the Product. It does not cover

technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not

contained in the Product; any such software is provided “AS IS” unless expressly provided for in any enclosed

software Limited Warranty. Please refer to the End User License Agreements included with the Product for your

rights and obligations with respect to the software.

Instructions:

To obtain warranty service, you must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in either its original

packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection to the Sony authorized service facility specified.

It is your responsibility to backup any data, software or other materials you may have stored or pre-

served on your unit. It is likely that such data, software, or other materials will be lost or reformatted

during service and Sony will not be responsible for any such damage or loss.

A dated purchase receipt

from Sony or a Sony Retailer is required. For specific instructions on how to obtain warranty service for your

product,

Visit Sony’s Web Site:

www

.sony

.com/suppor

t

Or call the

Sony Customer Information Service Center

1-800-222-SONY (7669)

For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer, call:

1-800-488-SONY (7669)

Repair / Replacement Warranty:

This Limited Warranty shall apply to any repair, replacement part or replace-

ment product for the remainder of the original Limited Warranty period or for ninety (90) days, whichever is

longer. Any parts or product replaced under this Limited Warranty will become the property of Sony.

This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused by defects in material or workmanship during ordinary

consumer use; it does not cover product issues caused by any other reason, including but not limited to product

issues due to commercial use, acts of God, misuse, limitations of technology, or modification of or to any part of

the Sony product or product purchased from other than Sony or a Sony Retailer. To determine if a retailer is part

of the Sony Retailer Network, please contact Sony’s Customer Service Call Center or go to

www

.sony

.com/

suppor

t. This Limited Warranty does not cover Sony products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables

(such as fuses or batteries). This Limited Warranty is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered

or removed from the product. This Limited Warranty is valid only in the United States.

LIMITATION ON DAMAGES:

SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT.

DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES:

EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY

IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT

IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations

on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Limited

Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

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