Sony SRS-X99 Reference guide

Personal Audio System
SRS-X99
The following explains how to use this speaker. Select a topic from the navigation pane on the left.
The content referenced in the Wi-Fi Startup Guide and Operating Instructions are described in
detail through the following links.
Help Guide
Network connection (wired)
You can connect the speaker to a wired network if a Wi-Fi network connection is not possible.
Playback via a network (Windows 8, Windows Media Player)
You can listen to music stored in a Windows 8 PC connected to your network using Windows Media Player.
Playback via a network (Windows 7, Windows Media Player)
You can listen to music stored in a Windows 7 PC connected to your network using Windows Media Player.
Playback via a network (internet music streaming service)
You can stream music from the internet using SongPal.
Playback via a network (SongPal Link)
Enjoy music in any room via Wi-Fi. You can listen to your favorite music stored in your computer or mobile
phone, or from music streaming services, in different rooms with high sound quality.
USB connection (USB A port, USB flash drive)

Getting Started
SongPal
Listening to music via home network
Listening to music via BLUETOOTH connection
Listening to music via USB connection
Listening to music by connecting with an audio cable
Listening to music on an Xperia
Listening to music on a smartphone
You can connect a USB flash drive to the USB A port.
USB connection (USB A port, Walkman)
You can connect a Walkman to the USB A port.
USB connection (USB B port, High-resolution supported Walkman)
You can connect a high-resolution supported Walkman to the USB B port.
USB connection (USB B port, PC/Mac)
You can play High-Resolution Audio format files on your PC with the speaker, after downloading and installing
the required driver and Hi-Res Audio Player to your PC.
Audio cable connection (AUDIO IN port, portable audio device)
You can connect the device to the AUDIO IN jack with a commercially-available audio cable.
How to Use

Listening to music on an iPhone/iPad/iPod
Listening to music on a Walkman
Listening to music on a PC (Windows 8)
Listening to music on a PC (Windows 7)
Listening to music on a PC (Windows Vista)
Listening to music on a Mac
Listening to music on a USB flash drive
Listening to High-Resolution Audio format files
Information
Troubleshooting
Main unit
Remote control
Network
BLUETOOTH
USB
Additional information
Troubleshooting
List of Topics

How to Use
Troubleshooting
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Table Of Contents
SRS-X99 Help Guide i.......................................................................................................................
Network Connection (wired) 1...........................................................................................................
Playback via a network (Windows 8, Windows Media Player) 3.......................................................
Playback via a network (Windows 7, Windows Media Player) 6.......................................................
Playback via a network (internet music streaming service) 9............................................................
Playback via a network (SongPal Link) 11........................................................................................
USB connection (USB A port, USB flash drive) 12............................................................................
USB connection (USB A prot, Walkman) 22.....................................................................................
USB connection (USB B port, High resolution supported Walkman) 23...........................................
USB connection (USB B port, PC/Mac) 24........................................................................................
Audio cable connection (AUDIO IN port, portable audio device) 26..................................................
Getting Started 13.............................................................................................................................
Overview 69.................................................................................................................................
What you can do with the speaker 182..................................................................................
Parts and controls 70...................................................................................................................
Parts and controls (Main unit) 183.........................................................................................
Parts and controls (Remote control) 55.................................................................................
Included items 71........................................................................................................................
Checking the included items 187...........................................................................................
Power source 72..........................................................................................................................
Connecting to an AC outlet 188.............................................................................................
Inserting the batteries of the remote control 189...................................................................
Turning the power on 190......................................................................................................
Turning the power off 191......................................................................................................
Using the BLUETOOTH/Network standby function 54..........................................................
Charging USB devices, such as smartphones 110...............................................................
Auto standby function 192.....................................................................................................
SongPal 14........................................................................................................................................
About SongPal 73........................................................................................................................
How to use the SongPal screen 193.....................................................................................
What you can do with SongPal 195.......................................................................................
Wi-Fi network connection 74.......................................................................................................
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using SongPal (Smartphone) 196........................................
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using SongPal (iPhone) 200.................................................
Device control 75.........................................................................................................................
Listening to music on a PC via a Wi-Fi network 57...............................................................
Listening to the music stored in your smartphone/iPhone over Wi-Fi
network 205...........................................................................................................................
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Listening to music on a device via a USB connection (USB-A) 67........................................
Listening to music on a computer via a USB connection (USB-B) 118.................................
Listening to music from an internet streaming service (music service) 9..............................
Listening to the same music with multiple speakers or different music in
different places (SongPal Link function) 11...........................................................................
Speaker settings 76.....................................................................................................................
Listening to music via home network 15............................................................................................
Selecting the network connection method 77..............................................................................
About home network (DLNA) 78..................................................................................................
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Modern UI) 79..........................................................
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows 8) 80..........................................................
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows 7) 81..........................................................
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows Vista) 82....................................................
Listening to music on a computer via a network (Mac) 83..........................................................
Listening to music on an iPhone/iPad/iPod via a network 84......................................................
Listening to music on an Xperia via a network 85.......................................................................
Listening to music via BLUETOOTH connection 16..........................................................................
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices 263..........................................
Listening to music on a device via a BLUETOOTH connection 87.............................................
Listening to music via USB connection 17........................................................................................
Listening to music on a USB flash drive via a USB connection (USB-A) 88...............................
Listening to music on an iPhone/iPad/iPod via a USB connection (USB-A) 89..........................
Listening to music on a Walkman via a USB connection (USB-A) 90.........................................
Listening to music on a high-resolution supported Walkman via a USB
connection (USB-B) 91................................................................................................................
Listening to music on a computer via a USB connection (USB-B) 92.........................................
Listening to music by connecting with an audio cable 18..................................................................
Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc., by connecting with an
audio cable (AUDIO IN) 93..........................................................................................................
Listening to music on an Xperia 19...................................................................................................
Selecting the network connection method 94..............................................................................
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices 263..........................................
Listening to music on an Xperia via a network 96.......................................................................
Listening to music on a device via a BLUETOOTH connection 97.............................................
Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc., by connecting with an
audio cable (AUDIO IN) 98..........................................................................................................
Listening to music on a smartphone 20.............................................................................................
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices 263..........................................
Listening to music on a device via a BLUETOOTH connection 100...........................................
Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc., by connecting with an
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Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc., by connecting with an
audio cable (AUDIO IN) 101........................................................................................................
Listening to music on an iPhone/iPad/iPod 21..................................................................................
Selecting the network connection method 102............................................................................
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices 263..........................................
Listening to music on an iPhone/iPad/iPod via a network 104....................................................
Listening to music on an iPhone/iPad/iPod via a BLUETOOTH connection 105........................
Listening to music on an iPhone/iPad/iPod via a USB connection (USB-A) 106........................
Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc., by connecting with an
audio cable (AUDIO IN) 107........................................................................................................
Listening to music on a Walkman 27.................................................................................................
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices 263..........................................
Listening to music on a Walkman via a BLUETOOTH connection 123.......................................
Listening to music on a Walkman via a USB connection (USB-A) 124.......................................
Listening to music on a high-resolution supported Walkman via a USB
connection (USB-B) 125..............................................................................................................
Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc., by connecting with an
audio cable (AUDIO IN) 126........................................................................................................
Listening to music on a PC (Windows 8) 28......................................................................................
Selecting the network connection method 127............................................................................
About home network (DLNA) 128................................................................................................
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices 263..........................................
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Modern UI) 130........................................................
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows 8) 131........................................................
Listening to music on a PC via a BLUETOOTH connection 132.................................................
Listening to music on a computer via a USB connection (USB-B) 133.......................................
Listening to music on a PC (Windows 7) 29......................................................................................
Selecting the network connection method 134............................................................................
About home network (DLNA) 135................................................................................................
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices 263..........................................
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows 7) 137........................................................
Listening to music on a PC via a BLUETOOTH connection 138.................................................
Listening to music on a computer via a USB connection (USB-B) 139.......................................
Listening to music on a PC (Windows Vista) 30................................................................................
Selecting the network connection method 140............................................................................
About home network (DLNA) 141................................................................................................
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices 263..........................................
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows Vista) 143..................................................
Listening to music on a PC via a BLUETOOTH connection 144.................................................
Listening to music on a computer via a USB connection (USB-B) 145.......................................
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Listening to music on a Mac 31.........................................................................................................
Selecting the network connection method 146............................................................................
About home network (DLNA) 147................................................................................................
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices 263..........................................
Listening to music on a computer via a network (Mac) 149........................................................
Listening to music on a PC via a BLUETOOTH connection 150.................................................
Listening to music on a computer via a USB connection (USB-B) 151.......................................
Listening to music on a USB flash drive 32.......................................................................................
Listening to music on a USB flash drive via a USB connection (USB-A) 152.............................
Listening to High-Resolution Audio format files 33............................................................................
About High-Resolution Audio format files 112.............................................................................
Listening to High-Resolution Audio format files via a network 282..............................................
Listening to music on a USB flash drive via a USB connection (USB-A) 155.............................
Listening to music on a high-resolution supported Walkman via a USB
connection (USB-B) 156..............................................................................................................
Listening to music on a computer via a USB connection (USB-B) 157.......................................
Information 34....................................................................................................................................
About the indicators 283..............................................................................................................
Compatible devices and operating systems 159.........................................................................
Software update 160...................................................................................................................
Wi-Fi signal strength 161.............................................................................................................
About standby functions 162.......................................................................................................
Notes on use 163........................................................................................................................
Trademarks 164..........................................................................................................................
Support website 165....................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting 166..........................................................................................................................
What can I do to solve a problem? 310.......................................................................................
Main unit 36.......................................................................................................................................
Power supply 167........................................................................................................................
Sound 168...................................................................................................................................
Remote control 37.............................................................................................................................
Remote control operation 169.....................................................................................................
Network 38........................................................................................................................................
Network connection 170..............................................................................................................
Music Services 171.....................................................................................................................
Home network (DLNA) 172.........................................................................................................
AirPlay 173..................................................................................................................................
BLUETOOTH 39................................................................................................................................
Pairing 174..................................................................................................................................
One-touch connection (NFC) 175................................................................................................
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Sound 176...................................................................................................................................
USB 40..............................................................................................................................................
USB device 177...........................................................................................................................
iPhone/iPad/iPod (USB-A) 178....................................................................................................
Additional information 41...................................................................................................................
Software update 179...................................................................................................................
Reset 180....................................................................................................................................
Disposal and transfer 181............................................................................................................
How to Use 42...................................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting 52............................................................................................................................
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Personal Audio System
SRS-X99
Connection method 4: Connecting to a wired network
This section describes how to connect the speaker to a wireless router with a commercially-available LAN cable, then
how to connect the router to the computer.
Usually the DHCP setting is set to ON when you connect your computer to the network.
Do the following before starting.
Set the DHCP setting of your computer to ON.
1. Check that your computer and wireless router are turned on.
2. Connect the wireless router to the LAN port with a commercially-available LAN cable.
3. Connect the wireless router to your computer using another commercially-available LAN cable, or a Wi-Fi
connection.
4. Turn the speaker on.
The (on/standby) indicator lights up in green, then the LINK indicator begins to flash in pink. Wait about a
minute until the LINK indicator lights up in pink.
When the connection is completed, the LINK indicator changes from flashing to staying lit in pink.
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Hint
Wait about two minutes until the LINK indicator lights up in pink when you connect the speaker to a network for
the first time after purchase.
Note
When you connect the speaker to a network for the first time after purchase, or after you initialize the speaker, the
BLUETOOTH/Network standby function is turned on automatically.
Related Topic
Using the BLUETOOTH/Network standby function
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Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows 8) (Windows Media Player)
You can use a PC as a controller (operating device).
Music can be played back by using the [Play To] function, after starting Windows Media Player. Follow the instructions
on the PC screen to operate.
1. Connect the speaker and PC to the same network.
Connect the speaker and the PC to the same SSID of the wireless router.
The LINK indicator lights up in orange or pink when the connection is complete.
2. Tap the NETWORK button.
The NETWORK indicator lights up in white, and the speaker switches to NETWORK mode.
The speaker can also be switched to NETWORK mode automatically, instead of tapping the NETWORK button, by
playing back music using the [Play To] function, after starting Windows Media Player.
3. Right-click on the Start screen of the PC.
In the case of a touch-panel, swipe from the bottom to the top on the Start screen, then select [All Apps] at the
bottom-right of the screen.
4. Select [Windows Media Player].
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5. Right-click or press and hold a song to be played.
6. Select [Play To] from the menu.
The device list appears.
7. Select [SRS-X99].
8. Play back the selected song, and adjust the volume.
The selected song will be heard from the speaker.
To enjoy a more dynamic sound
Remove the speaker grille from the front of the speaker with the speaker grille detach tool (supplied).*
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*Keep the removed grille on a flat surface to prevent distortion.
Note
Do not touch the exposed part of the speaker (speaker units) after removing the speaker grille.
Using the speaker or remote control during playback
You can adjust the volume using the VOL (volume) -/+ buttons of the speaker or the VOLUME +/- buttons of the remote
control.
You can also use the MUTING button, (Play/Pause) button, or (Previous) button of the remote control.
Hint
After SongPal is downloaded and installed to your smartphone/iPhone, you can use it as a remote control to operate
devices connected to the speaker.
Note
The procedure explained above is for guidance only. Normally, the volume level on a computer and the speaker do
not synchronize. However, depending on the version of the Windows Media Player installed on a computer or the
computer's condition, the volume levels may synchronize.
The speaker can play MP3, WMA, AAC and WAV format files (only AAC files with the extension ".m4a," ".mp4," or
".3gp" can be played). Even if the bit rate and file format are supported, the playback of all files is not guaranteed and
there may be a change in the specification.
Files with DRM (Digital Rights Management) copyright protection cannot be played on the speaker. To check if a
WMA file is protected by DRM, right-click the file on the PC. If there is a [License] tab, the file is DRM-copyrighted.
When you listen to music via a home network, it may take some time, since each DLNA-compatible device has to
recognize the component currently used.
Some content may not be playable with DLNA certified products.
Related Topic
Parts and controls (Remote control)
Using the BLUETOOTH/Network standby function
Listening to music on a PC via a Wi-Fi network
Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 8)
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Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows 7) (Windows Media Player)
You can use a PC as a controller (operating device).
Music stored in the PC can be played back by simple operations with the [Play To] function of Windows 7. Follow the
instructions on the PC screen to operate.
1. Connect the speaker and a PC to the same network.
Connect the speaker and the PC to the same SSID of your wireless router.
The LINK indicator lights up in orange or pink when the connection is complete.
2. Tap the NETWORK button.
The NETWORK indicator lights up in white, and the speaker switches to NETWORK mode.
The speaker can also be switched to NETWORK mode automatically, instead of tapping the NETWORK button, by
playing back music using the [Play To] function, after starting Windows Media Player.
3. Start [Windows Media Player] in the PC.
4. Right-click the song to be played.
5. Select [Play To] from the menu.
The device list appears.
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6. Select [SRS-X99].
7. Play back the selected song, and adjust the volume.
The selected song will be heard from the speaker.
To enjoy a more dynamic sound
Remove the speaker grille from the front of the speaker with the speaker grille detach tool (supplied).*
*Keep the removed grille on a flat surface to prevent distortion.
Note
Do not touch the exposed part of the speaker (speaker units) after removing the speaker grille.
Using the speaker or remote control during playback
You can adjust the volume using the VOL (volume) -/+ buttons of the speaker or the VOLUME +/- buttons of the remote
control.
You can also use the MUTING button, (Play/Pause) button, and /(Previous/Next) button of the
remote control.
Hint
After SongPal is downloaded and installed to your smartphone/iPhone, you can use it as a remote control to operate
devices connected to the speaker.
Note
The speaker can play MP3, WMA, AAC and WAV format files (only AAC files with the extension ".m4a," ".mp4," or
".3gp" can be played). Even If the bit rate and file format are supported, the playback of all files is not guaranteed and
there may be a change in the specification.
Files with DRM (Digital Rights Management) copyright protection cannot be played on the speaker. To check if a
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WMA file is protected by DRM, right-click the file on the PC. If there is a [License] tab, the file is DRM-copyrighted.
When you listen to music via a home network, it may take some time, since each DLNA-compatible device has to
recognize the component currently used.
Some content may not be playable with DLNA certified products.
Related Topic
Parts and controls (Remote control)
Using the BLUETOOTH/Network standby function
Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 7)
Listening to music on a PC via a Wi-Fi network
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Listening to music from an internet streaming service (music service)
You can enjoy music from various streaming services offered on the internet via your smartphone/iPhone with SongPal
installed.
The specification and design of the application may change without notice.
1. Tap [SongPal] on your smartphone/iPhone to start up the application.
SongPal
2. Tap [SRS-X99].
3. Tap the desired music service.
The selected music service starts, and a list of playable music is displayed.
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4. Select the desired content and start playback.
Music will be heard from the speaker.
To enjoy a more dynamic sound
Remove the speaker grille from the front of the speaker with the speaker grille detach tool (supplied).*
*Keep the removed grille on a flat surface to prevent distortion.
Note
Do not touch the exposed part of the speaker (speaker units) after removing the speaker grille.
Note
Depending on the country or region, music services and their period of availability may differ. Separate registration is
required for certain services. An update of the device may be required.
In some cases, the speaker may need to be activated by a music service. Follow the instructions on the music
service’s application or SongPal.
The services that the third parties provide may be revised, stopped, and discontinued without a notice. Sony bears no
responsibility for this.
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Listening to the same music with multiple speakers or different music in different places (SongPal Link function)
Enjoy music in any room via Wi-Fi.
You can listen to your favorite music stored in your PCs or mobile phones and furthermore, music from streaming
services in different rooms with ultimate sound quality.
1. Connect the speaker and your smartphone/iPhone to the same SSID of your wireless router.
2. Connect the SongPal Link compatible devices to the same wireless router as that used by the speaker and the
smartphone/iPhone.
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