Sony SRS-RA5000 Reference guide

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Wireless Speaker
SRS-RA5000
The following explains how to use this speaker. Select a topic from the navigation pane.
Getting started
Parts and controls
Parts and controls
About the indicators
Setting up the speaker
Connecting the speaker to an outlet
Adjusting sound to work best in the speaker's location (Sound Calibration)
Listening to music via a Wi-Fi network connection
Listening to music from streaming services
Installing “Google Home” and connecting to the Wi-Fi network
Playing music using a Chromecast-enabled app
Listening to music from the linked Alexa Built-in device
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Installing “Sony | Music Center” and connecting to the Wi-Fi network
Playing music by talking to an Alexa Built-in device
Enjoying 360 Reality Audio music
Playing the 360 Reality Audio sample music
Streaming music to the speaker from a streaming service that supports 360 Reality Audio
Enjoying high-resolution audio sources from a streaming service
Enjoying music from Spotify
Listening to music via a BLUETOOTH® connection
Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH devices
Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC)
Pairing with a computer (Windows)
Pairing with a computer (Mac)
Listening to music from the connected BLUETOOTH device
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
Listening to audio from a Sony brand TV via BLUETOOTH connection
Pairing with a TV
Listening to sound of the Paired TV
Listening to music via audio cable connection
Listening to audio from the device connected by an audio cable
Connecting a device equipped with a high-resolution output jack to enjoy high-resolution audio sources
Making sound settings
Changing the sound effects
Adjusting sound to work best in the speaker's location (Sound Calibration)
Setting the Up-firing Speaker Level
Using helpful functions
Turning on/off the System Sound
Using the Auto Standby function
Using the BLUETOOTH/Network Standby function
Checking on the Wi-Fi network signal strength
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Turning off the Wi-Fi and BLUETOOTH signals from the speaker
Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec)
Restoring the default settings of the speaker (Initialization)
Using “Sony | Music Center”
What you can do with “Sony | Music Center”
Installing “Sony | Music Center”
Information
About the voice guidance
Precautions
Copyrights and Trademarks
Notes on software
About software update and version checking
About notes and notice on software
Troubleshooting
When you have an issue:
Power supply
Unable to turn on the speaker
The power suddenly turns off
The Power indicator (red) is flashing
Sound
The BLUETOOTH connection is kept alive, but no sound comes out of the speaker or sound interruption occurs
No sound comes out of the speaker
Static, noise, or sound interruptions
Network connection
Unable to connect to a network via a Wi-Fi® connection
Playback is interrupted
BLUETOOTH
Unable to pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device
Unable to establish a connection with the One-touch (NFC) function
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Parts and controls
Reaction indicator1.
(Play/Pause) button2.
(Volume -)/ (Volume +) buttons3.
Power indicator4.
Input LED indicators
(Music Service) indicator
AUDIO IN indicator
(BLUETOOTH) indicator
5.
(Power)/ PAIRING button6.
(Input) button7.
(Sound Mode)/ CAL (Sound Calibration) button8.
N-Mark9.
AUDIO IN jack10.
LINK indicator11.
DC IN jack12.
Sound Mode indicator13.
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About the indicators
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About the indicators
Power indicator
(Music Service) indicator
AUDIO IN indicator
BLUETOOTH indicator
Reaction indicator
Lights up (green) The speaker is turned on.
Flashes (green) The speaker is in the process of turning on or shifting into BLUETOOTH/Network Standby mode.
Flashes quickly
(green)
The speaker is updating the software.
While the speaker is downloading software updates, the LINK indicator (amber) also flashes
along with this indicator.
Lights up (amber) The speaker is in BLUETOOTH/Network Standby mode.
Turns off The speaker is turned off.
Flashes (red)
The speaker has detected an error and shifted into protect mode. For details, see The Power
indicator (red) is flashing.
Lights up (white) Wi-Fi network input is selected.
Lights up (green)
The speaker is connected to a music service and receiving input via a Wi-Fi network.
While the speaker is linked with an Alexa Built-in device, it is playing audio from Alexa.
Lights up (white) Audio input is selected.
Lights up (blue) The speaker is connected to an audio device via a BLUETOOTH connection.
Flashes (blue) BLUETOOTH input is selected.
Flashes quickly (blue) The speaker is in BLUETOOTH pairing mode.
Flashes (green) The (Play/Pause) button or the (Volume -)/ (Volume +) button was
touched.
Flashes quickly 3 times
(green) The speaker volume was maximized or minimized.
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Sound Mode indicator
LINK indicator
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Parts and controls
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Lights up
(cyan) Playback of 360 Reality Audio music is in progress.
Lights up
(white)
The Immersive Audio Enhancement is turned on.
For details about the Immersive Audio Enhancement, see Changing the sound effects.
Turns off The Immersive Audio Enhancement is turned off.
Flashes
once (cyan)
The Up-firing Speaker Level is changed from Low to High by operations of the (Sound Mode)/
CAL (Sound Calibration) button and the (Play/Pause) button on the speaker.
Flashes 3
times
(cyan)
The Up-firing Speaker Level is changed from High to Mid by operations of the (Sound Mode)/ CAL
(Sound Calibration) button and the (Play/Pause) button on the speaker.
Flashes 5
times
(cyan)
The Up-firing Speaker Level is changed from Mid to Low by operations of the (Sound Mode)/ CAL
(Sound Calibration) button and the (Play/Pause) button on the speaker.
Lights up (amber) The Wi-Fi network setup is completed and the speaker is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Flashes (amber) The speaker is downloading software updates.
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Setting up the speaker
Follow the following procedure to set up the speaker.
Note
When setting up the speaker, avoid touching any of its buttons or exerting force on the speaker grill by accident.
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When carrying the speaker, hold the bottom of the speaker with both hands and place the speaker where
you are going to use it.
Set the speaker down with the logo of Sony ( ) facing the front.
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Connecting the speaker to an outlet
To turn off the speaker
When the BLUETOOTH/Network Standby function is turned off (the default setting):
Touch the (Power)/ PAIRING button.
The Power indicator turns off.
When the BLUETOOTH/Network Standby function is turned on:
Touch the (Power)/ PAIRING button.
The Power indicator (amber) lights up.
Hint
Connect the speaker to an outlet.
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Connect the AC power cord to the supplied AC adapter.
1.
Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN jack on the bottom of the speaker.
2.
Plug in the AC power cord to an outlet.
3.
Touch the (Power)/ PAIRING button to turn on the speaker, and keep over 1 m (3.3 feet) ( ) away
from it.
The Power indicator (green) lights up.
When you turn on the speaker for the first time, the Sound Calibration automatically starts. The speaker beeps to
adjust to the proper sound balance for your room.
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If you want to redo the Sound Calibration, touch and hold the (Sound Mode)/ CAL (Sound Calibration) button for more than
2 seconds.
Related Topic
Adjusting sound to work best in the speaker's location (Sound Calibration)
Using the BLUETOOTH/Network Standby function
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Adjusting sound to work best in the speaker's location (Sound Calibration)
Through the Sound Calibration, the speaker adjusts sound to work best for music playback in its location.
Note
During the Sound Calibration, stay at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from the front of the speaker.
Hint
When the speaker is relocated, perform the Sound Calibration once again.
The efficacy of the Sound Calibration may vary, depending on the surrounding environment and music being played back.
Related Topic
Setting up the speaker
Connecting the speaker to an outlet
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Touch and hold the (Sound Mode)/ CAL (Sound Calibration) button for more than 2 seconds.
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Installing “Google Home” and connecting to the Wi-Fi network
To use your speaker, you first need to install “Google Home” on your smartphone/iPhone and make the initial settings for
the speaker.
Note
To use “Google Home”, you need to create a Google account and log in to the account beforehand.
To download the app and use network services, additional registrations and payment of communication charges and other fees
may be required.
Access Google Play or the App Store from the smartphone/iPhone.
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Install “Google Home” on the smartphone/iPhone.
2
Place the speaker as close to a Wi-Fi router as possible.
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Establish a wireless connection from the smartphone/iPhone to the Wi-Fi router.
1.
Take a note of the SSID and the password (encryption key) of the connected Wi-Fi router.
Some of the Wi-Fi routers have multiple SSIDs.
Be sure to take a note of the SSID that you used for establishing the wireless connection from the
smartphone/iPhone.
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Wi-Fi router.
2.
In advance, you must turn on the BLUETOOTH function on the smartphone/iPhone.
3.
Connect the supplied AC adapter to the speaker.
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Touch the (Power)/ PAIRING button to turn on the speaker.
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Start “Google Home” and follow the on-screen instructions to make the initial settings for the speaker.
Depending on your service, you may have to create an account in advance.
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Note
Use of the Wi-Fi 5 GHz band is restricted to indoors only.
For details on the Wi-Fi settings, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Wi-Fi router.
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Playing music using a Chromecast-enabled app
You can enjoy music from various streaming services offered on the Internet via your smartphone, iPhone, etc. with
Chromecast-enabled app.
If you have already installed a Chromecast enabled music application, go to step . If you have not yet set up
Chromecast, follow the steps below.
The specification and design of the application may change without notice.
Hint
You can play music by talking to a Google Assistant-enabled device as well.
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. If you activated the speaker, you can use music
services. Follow the instructions on the music service’s application.
Google Assistant is not available in certain languages or countries/regions.
Voice command operations are not available solely on the speaker. By using a Google Assistant-enabled device (not supplied),
such as Google Home, along with the speaker, you can use voice commands to play, skip to the beginning of the next/current
track, and adjust the volume.
Not all of the Google Assistant functions are available on the speaker.
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Download and install a Chromecast-enabled app on your smartphone/iPhone.
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Launch the Chromecast-enabled app.
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Tap (cast) and select [SRS-RA5000].
3
Select and start playback a track on the Chromecast-enabled app, and adjust the volume.
Music will be heard from the speaker.
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Enjoying high-resolution audio sources from a streaming service
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Installing “Sony | Music Center” and connecting to the Wi-Fi network
Use “Sony | Music Center” to connect the speaker to a Wi-Fi network.
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Download and install “Sony | Music Center” on your smartphone/iPhone.
For details, see Installing “Sony | Music Center”.
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Tap [Music Center] on your smartphone/iPhone to start up the application.
2
Select the speaker's name on the “Sony | Music Center” screen.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions in “Sony | Music Center” to connect your speaker to the same Wi-Fi
network as your smartphone/iPhone.
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Playing music by talking to an Alexa Built-in device
With “Sony | Music Center,” you can link the speaker with an Amazon Alexa Built-in device. By talking to an Alexa Built-in
device, you can stream music to the speaker from a streaming service that supports Alexa.
Note
Amazon Alexa is not available in all languages and countries/regions.
Before you use “Sony | Music Center,” make sure that a Wi-Fi network connection is established.
Voice command operations are not available solely on the speaker. By using an Amazon Alexa Built-in device (not supplied),
such as Amazon Echo, along with the speaker, you can use voice commands to play, skip to the beginning of the next/current
track, and adjust the volume.
Not all of the Amazon Alexa functions are available on the speaker.
Tap [Music Center] on your smartphone/iPhone to start up the application.
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On the screen you selected the speaker's name, select [Settings] - [Amazon Alexa] - [Initial Setup].
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Follow the on-screen instructions to do the settings for operating the speaker with Alexa.
3
Talk to the Alexa Built-in device to play music.
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Installing “Sony | Music Center”
Installing “Sony | Music Center” and connecting to the Wi-Fi network
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Playing the 360 Reality Audio sample music
The speaker is capable of playing 360 Reality Audio music.
360 Reality Audio creates an immersive music experience that lulls you into believing you have stepped into a live
concert by an artist. This lets you enjoy a full 360-degree audio experience.
Go to https://www.sony.net/360RA/ to learn more.
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Streaming music to the speaker from a streaming service that supports 360 Reality Audio
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Touch and hold the (Play/Pause) button for more than 2 seconds.
The 360 Reality Audio sample music plays back.
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