Sony SRS-XB01 Reference guide
Help Guide
Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB01
The following explains how to use this speaker. Select a topic from the navigation pane.
Getting started
Parts and controls
Included items
Attaching the strap to the speaker
Power source/charging
Charging the speaker
Turning the power on
Turning the power off
Auto power off function
Making connections
BLUETOOTH
Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH® devices
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Connecting with a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Windows)
Connecting with a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Mac)
Listening to music
BLUETOOTH device
Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
Listening to music of a portable audio device, etc.
Phone calls
Receiving a call
Making a call
Information
About the indicators
Notes on use
Precautions
Notes on charging
Notes on water resistant feature
How to care for the speaker
About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology
Trademarks
Notes on software
Troubleshooting
What can I do to solve a problem?
Power supply
Unable to charge the speaker
The built-in battery life is short
Unable to turn on the speaker or the speaker suddenly turns off
Sound
No sound/Distorted sound/Humming or noise in the speaker output/No voice from callers
Sound becomes low while in use
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Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB01
Parts and controls
Related Topic
About the indicators
Attaching the strap to the speaker
(power)/ PAIRING button1.
(play)/ (call) button2.
–/+ (volume) buttons3.
Strap hole4.
Power/BLUETOOTH indicator (blue)5.
Microphone6.
Charge indicator (orange)7.
Cap8.
AUDIO IN jack9.
RESET button10.
DC IN 5V jack*
11.
To charge the speaker, connect a USB AC adaptor to this jack.
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Note
Do not swing the speaker around with the strap.
Do not pull the strap forcefully once it has been attached to the speaker.
The supplied strap is exclusively designed for use with the speaker. Do not use the strap with other devices, otherwise the strap
may be damaged.
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Charging the speaker
The speaker can be operated by connecting it to an AC outlet via the USB AC adaptor (commercially available) or by
using the built-in battery.
When you find the charge indicator flashing, charge the battery. By charging the battery after the indicator starts flashing,
you can use the battery longer.
Connect the speaker to an AC outlet or a booted computer to charge it.
When charging from an AC outlet
Connect the micro-USB cable (supplied) to the speaker, connect the other end to a USB AC adaptor (not
supplied), then plug the USB AC adaptor to an AC outlet.
When charging from a booted computer
Connect the micro-USB cable (supplied) to the speaker, then connect the other end to a booted computer.
When charging is complete, close the cap securely as shown below. Placing the top side of the cap in first will allow
it to close easily.
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Checking the charging completion
If the built-in battery is fully charged when you connect the speaker to an AC outlet, the charge indicator lights up in
orange then turns off after about 1 minute.
Built-in battery life (using BLUETOOTH connection)
About 6 hours
The volume level of the speaker is set to 26.
About 3 hours
The volume level of the speaker is set to maximum (31).
The built-in battery life above is measured using the specified music source.
The built-in battery life varies depending on the content to be played, ambient temperature or conditions of use.
When the built-in battery is running low
When the charge indicator flashes slowly in orange, the battery is running low and needs to be charged.
Hint
You can also charge the speaker by connecting it to a booted computer via the micro-USB cable. However, operation with all
computers is not guaranteed. Operation with a home-built computer is also not covered by the warranty.
The built-in battery can be charged if the speaker is connected to an AC outlet via a USB AC adaptor (commercially available), or
if connected to a booted computer even while the speaker is in use. In this case, it may take longer to charge the built-in battery
compared to when the speaker is turned off depending on the conditions of use. Therefore, it is recommended to turn off the
speaker when charging.
Note
When you use the speaker at a loud volume, the built-in battery may run low even if the speaker is connected to an AC outlet. If
you want to use the speaker while charging, lower the volume of the speaker. Otherwise, turn off the speaker and charge the
built-in battery sufficiently.
When you use the speaker at a loud volume for a long time, the built-in battery may run low even if the speaker is connected to
an AC outlet. As a result, sound becomes low. This is not a malfunction. Turn off the speaker and charge the built-in battery
sufficiently.
The maximum power output will be lower when the built-in battery is running low.
In an extremely cold or hot environment, charging stops for safety. If charging takes a long time, it also makes charging of the
speaker stop. To resolve these issues, disconnect the micro-USB cable, and then connect it again within an operating
temperature between 5 °C and 35 °C (41 °F and 95 °F).
Do not charge in places where water may splash on the speaker.
Even if you do not intend to use the speaker for a long time, charge the built-in battery to its full capacity once every 6 months to
maintain its performance.
The charge indicator lights up in orange while charging. Charging is completed in about 3 hours* and the indicator
turns off.
Connect the micro-USB cable (supplied) to the DC IN 5V jack on the speaker, and then connect the other end to a
USB AC adaptor (commercially available). After that, plug the USB AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
The speaker supports a USB AC adaptor (commercially available) with an output current of 500 mA or more.
However, using a supplied micro-USB cable or micro-USB cable conforming to the USB standard is recommended.
Charging from the other device is not guaranteed.
Time that is required to charge the empty battery to its full capacity when the speaker turns off.
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Turning the power on
Note
If the charge indicator and power/BLUETOOTH indicator flash 3 times and turn off when you turn on the speaker, the built-in
battery is empty. In this state, the speaker turns off automatically. Charge the built-in battery.
When the charge indicator flashes slowly, the built-in battery is running low and needs to be charged.
Related Topic
Turning the power off
Charging the speaker
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Press the (power)/ PAIRING button.
The power/BLUETOOTH indicator flashes slowly in blue.
When you turn on the speaker for the first time after purchase or there is no pairing information stored in the
speaker, the power/BLUETOOTH indicator will begin to flash quickly in blue.
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Auto power off function
If the speaker is not connected to a BLUETOOTH device via a BLUETOOTH connection and an audio cable is not
connected to the speaker's AUDIO IN jack for 15 minutes, the speaker turns off automatically.
Note
When the speaker is connected to a BLUETOOTH device via a BLUETOOTH connection or an audio cable is connected to the
speaker’s AUDIO IN jack, the auto power off function is disabled.
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Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH® devices
To pair with a second or subsequent BLUETOOTH device, perform the following pairing procedure for each device.
Before operating the speaker, be sure to do the following:
Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 m (3 ft) of the speaker.
Connect the speaker to an AC outlet via a USB AC adaptor (commercially available), or connect it to a booted
computer. Or, charge the built-in battery sufficiently.
Stop playback on a BLUETOOTH device.
Turn down the volume of the BLUETOOTH device and speaker to avoid any sudden loud sound output from the
speaker. Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, the volume of the device may be synchronized with the speaker.
Prepare the operating instructions supplied with the BLUETOOTH device for reference.
Turn on the speaker.
The power/BLUETOOTH indicator flashes slowly in blue.
When you turn on the speaker for the first time after purchase, the power/BLUETOOTH indicator will begin to
flash quickly, and the speaker enters pairing mode automatically by just pressing the (power)/ PAIRING
button. Proceed to step .
When you turn on the speaker, the speaker tries to make a BLUETOOTH connection with the last connected
BLUETOOTH device. If the device is nearby and its BLUETOOTH function is on, the BLUETOOTH connection
is established automatically and the power/BLUETOOTH indicator stays lit. In this case, turn off the
BLUETOOTH function or turn off the power of the currently connected BLUETOOTH device.
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Press and hold the (power)/ PAIRING button until you hear beeps and the power/BLUETOOTH
indicator begins to flash quickly in blue.
The speaker enters pairing mode.
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Hint
Once the BLUETOOTH function is activated on the BLUETOOTH device which has been connected to the speaker via a
BLUETOOTH connection, the BLUETOOTH device is connected to the speaker again by just pressing the (power)/
PAIRING button.
For details on operating a BLUETOOTH device, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the BLUETOOTH device.
Note
The pairing mode of the speaker is released after about 1 minute and the power/BLUETOOTH indicator flashes slowly. However,
when pairing information is not stored in the speaker, such as at the factory settings, the pairing mode is not released. If the
pairing mode is released before finishing the process, repeat from step .
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.
Once the BLUETOOTH devices are paired, there is no need to pair them again, except in the following cases:
Pairing information has been deleted after repair, etc.
The speaker is already paired with 8 devices and another device is to be paired.
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-XB01.”
If a passkey* is required on the display of the BLUETOOTH device, enter “0000.”
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The passkey may be called a “passcode,” “PIN code,” “PIN number,” or “password.”
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Make the BLUETOOTH connection from the BLUETOOTH device.
When the BLUETOOTH connection is established, the power/BLUETOOTH indicator switches from flashing to a
steady state.
If the BLUETOOTH connection is not established, repeat from step .
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The speaker can be paired with up to 8 devices. If a new device is paired after 8 devices have already been paired, the device
that was paired earliest is replaced by the new one.
The pairing information of the speaker has been deleted from the BLUETOOTH device.
The speaker is initialized.
All pairing information will be deleted. If you initialize the speaker, it may not be able to connect your iPhone/iPod touch or
computer. In this case, erase the pairing information of the speaker on your iPhone/iPod touch or computer, and then perform
the pairing procedure again.
The speaker can be paired with multiple devices, but can only play music from one paired device at a time.
When an audio cable is connected to the speaker’s AUDIO IN jack while the speaker and the BLUETOOTH device have been
connected via BLUETOOTH connection, sound from the BLUETOOTH device is not output from the speaker (the hands-free
function is available). To listen to music from the BLUETOOTH device, disconnect the audio cable from the speaker’s AUDIO IN
jack.
Related Topic
Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
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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 BLUETOOTH connection for the first time. Perform
the same procedures to pair to other devices.
Supported operation systems
Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 SP1
Do the following before starting.
Place your computer within 1 m (3 ft) of the speaker.
Connect the speaker to an AC outlet via a USB AC adaptor (commercially available), or connect it to a booted
computer. Or, charge the built-in battery sufficiently.
Prepare the operating instructions supplied with the computer for reference.
Stop playback on the computer.
Turn down the volume of the computer and speaker to avoid any sudden loud sound output from the speaker.
Prepare to search for the speaker on the computer.
For Windows 10
Select [ (Action Center)] – [Connect] in the taskbar on the right-bottom of the screen.
For Windows 8.1
Right-click on [Start], and then click [Control Panel].
When [All Control Panel Items] is displayed, select [Devices and Printers].
If the [Control Panel] screen appears instead of [All Control Panel Items], select [Large icons] or [Small icons] from
the [View by] menu in the top right corner of the screen.
For Windows 7
Click the [Start] button and then [Devices and Printers].
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Turn on the speaker.
The power/BLUETOOTH indicator flashes slowly in blue.
When you turn on the speaker for the first time after purchase, the power/BLUETOOTH indicator will begin to
flash quickly, and the speaker enters pairing mode automatically by just pressing the (power)/ PAIRING
button. Proceed to step .
When you turn on the speaker, the speaker tries to make a BLUETOOTH connection with the last connected
BLUETOOTH device. If the device is nearby and its BLUETOOTH function is on, the BLUETOOTH connection
is established automatically and the power/BLUETOOTH indicator stays lit. In this case, turn off the
BLUETOOTH function or turn off the power of the currently connected BLUETOOTH device.
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Press and hold the (power)/ PAIRING button until you hear beeps and the power/BLUETOOTH
indicator begins to flash quickly in blue.
The speaker enters pairing mode.
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Search for the speaker on the computer.
Connecting the speaker to the computer via a BLUETOOTH connection
For Windows 10/Windows 8.1
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Select [Connect] in the Action Center on the right-bottom of the screen.1.
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For Windows 7
Select [SRS-XB01].
If [SRS-XB01] does not appear on the screen, repeat the procedure from step .
After pairing, the BLUETOOTH connection establishes automatically and [Connected music] will be displayed
on the screen. Proceed to step .
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Click [Add a device].
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Select [SRS-XB01] and click [Next].2.
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If a passkey* is required, enter “0000.”
If [SRS-XB01] does not appear, perform the operation again from step .
The passkey may be called a “passcode,” “PIN code,” “PIN number,” or “password.”
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When the following screen appears, click [Close].
The computer begins installing the driver.
The “ ” mark will appear in the bottom left of the [SRS-XB01] icon during installation. When the “ ” mark
disappears, driver installation is complete. Proceed to step .
Depending on the computer, installation may take time. If driver installation takes too much time, the auto power
off function of the speaker will cause it to turn off automatically. If this happens, turn on the speaker again.
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Register the speaker to the computer.
For Windows 10
After pairing, the BLUETOOTH connection establishes automatically and [Connected music] will be displayed on
the screen. Proceed to step .
For Windows 8.1
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Right-click on [SRS-XB01] in [Devices] and select [Sound settings] from the menu that appears.1.
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