Sony SRS-XB10 Reference guide

Help Guide
Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB10
The following explains how to use this speaker. Select a topic from the navigation pane.
Getting Started
What you can do with the speaker
Parts and controls
Power source
Charging the speaker
Turning the power on
Turning the power off
Auto power off function
Making connections
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices

BLUETOOTH
Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device
Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device
Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC)
Disconnecting the NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC)
Switching devices by One-touch (NFC)
Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 10)
Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 8)
Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 7)
Connecting with a paired computer (Windows 10)
Connecting with a paired computer (Windows 8)
Connecting with a paired computer (Windows 7)
Listening to music
BLUETOOTH device
Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
Speaker Add function
Listening to music wirelessly with two speakers (Speaker Add function)
Switching between double mode and stereo mode (Speaker Add function)
Terminating the Speaker Add function temporarily
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
Listening to music of a portable audio device, etc.
Phone calls
Receiving a call
Making a call
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
Information
About the indicators

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Notes on use
Precautions
Notes on charging
Notes on water resistant feature
How to care for the speaker when wet
What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology?
Customer support websites
Troubleshooting
What can I do to solve a problem?
Power supply
Unable to turn on the speaker or charge the built-in battery
The power suddenly turns off
Sound
No sound/Sound from only one speaker/Low sound level/Distorted sound/Humming or noise in the speaker output/No voice or low voice from
callers
Sound becomes low while in use
BLUETOOTH
Unable to pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device
Unable to connect the speaker to a BLUETOOTH device with One-touch connection (NFC)
Reset
Using the RESET button
Initializing the speaker
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Table Of Contents
SRS-XB10 Help Guide i....................................................................................................................
Getting Started i.................................................................................................................................
What you can do with the speaker 1.................................................................................................
Parts and controls 2..........................................................................................................................
Power source i...................................................................................................................................
Charging the speaker 4..............................................................................................................
Turning the power on 7...............................................................................................................
Turning the power off 8...............................................................................................................
Auto power off function 9............................................................................................................
Making connections i.........................................................................................................................
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices 10.................................................
BLUETOOTH ii..................................................................................................................................
Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device 12.............................................................
Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device 15.....................................................................
Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC) 17........................................
Disconnecting the NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC) 19..........................................
Switching devices by One-touch (NFC) 20.................................................................................
Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 10) 21.........................................................
Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 8) 25...........................................................
Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 7) 33...........................................................
Connecting with a paired computer (Windows 10) 38................................................................
Connecting with a paired computer (Windows 8) 41..................................................................
Connecting with a paired computer (Windows 7) 46..................................................................
Listening to music ii...........................................................................................................................
BLUETOOTH device ii.......................................................................................................................
Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection 49................................................
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 52..........................................................
Speaker Add function ii......................................................................................................................
Listening to music wirelessly with two speakers (Speaker Add function) 53..............................
Switching between double mode and stereo mode (Speaker Add function) 57.........................
Terminating the Speaker Add function temporarily 59...............................................................
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 52...........................................................
Listening to music of a portable audio device, etc. 60......................................................................
Phone calls ii.....................................................................................................................................
Receiving a call 62...........................................................................................................................
Making a call 65................................................................................................................................
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 52.................................................................
Information ii......................................................................................................................................
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About the indicators 67.....................................................................................................................
Notes on use iii..................................................................................................................................
Precautions 68............................................................................................................................
Notes on charging 69.................................................................................................................
Notes on water resistant feature 70............................................................................................
How to care for the speaker when wet 72..................................................................................
What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology? 73.........................................................................
Customer support websites 75.........................................................................................................
Troubleshooting iii.............................................................................................................................
What can I do to solve a problem? 76..............................................................................................
Power supply iii..................................................................................................................................
Unable to turn on the speaker or charge the built-in battery 77.................................................
The power suddenly turns off 78................................................................................................
Sound iii.............................................................................................................................................
No sound/Sound from only one speaker/Low sound level/Distorted sound/
Humming or noise in the speaker output/No voice or low voice from callers 79.........................
Sound becomes low while in use 80..........................................................................................
BLUETOOTH iii.................................................................................................................................
Unable to pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device 81........................................................
Unable to connect the speaker to a BLUETOOTH device with One-touch
connection (NFC) 82...................................................................................................................
Reset iii..............................................................................................................................................
Using the RESET button 83.......................................................................................................
Initializing the speaker 84...........................................................................................................
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Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB10
What you can do with the speaker
One-touch connection (NFC)
BLUETOOTH®Ver. 4.2
Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles*1: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
By connecting the speaker with a smartphone via BLUETOOTH, you can talk hands-free using the built-in microphone and
speaker.
“Noise suppression” and “Echo cancellation” enable phone calls with high-quality sound.
Noise suppression: Noise picked up by the speaker is suppressed, so the caller will hear your voice with less noise.
Echo cancellation: By reducing sound from the speaker picked up by the speaker microphone, echoes generated by the
caller’s phone will be suppressed.
You can enjoy up to about 16 hours*2*3 of continuous wireless music playback with the built-in lithium ion rechargeable
battery.
By using the AUDIO IN jack (external input jack), you can enjoy music of portable audio devices, etc.
By connecting two SRS-XB10 speakers via BLUETOOTH, you can play audio in either stereo mode (stereo sound) or double
mode.
The speaker has a water resistant specification*4*5 of IPX5*6 as specified in “Degrees of protection against ingress of water” of
the IEC60529 “Ingress Protection Rating (IP Code).”
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BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the purpose of BLUETOOTH communication between devices.
*1 The battery life may vary depending on the ambient temperature or conditions of use. The method of estimating the battery life has been changed since
2015.
*2
When using a specified music source, sending music at the maximum volume level from a BLUETOOTH device, and setting the volume level of the
speaker to 10. If the volume level of the speaker is set to maximum, the usage life will be approx. 5 hours.
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Requires that the cap is fastened securely.
*4 The supplied accessories are not water resistant.
*5 IPX5 (Degree of protection against jets of water): The system has been tested and found to remain functional after exposure to direct jet streams of
water using a nozzle of 6.3 mm (about 1/4 in) internal diameter from any direction where approximately 12.5 L/ min of water is applied for a period of
more than 3 minutes from a distance of about 3 meters (about 10 ft).
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Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB10
Parts and controls
(power) PAIRING button
1. –/+ (volume) buttons
2. ADD button
3. (play) button
4. N-mark
5. (BLUETOOTH) indicator
6. L(left)/R(right) indicators
7. MIC (microphone)
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About the indicators
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CHG (charge) indicator
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DC IN 5V jack
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.RESET button
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.AUDIO IN jack
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.Cap
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.Strap
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Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB10
Charging the speaker
The speaker contains a rechargeable lithium ion battery which should be charged more than 1 hour before using the speaker for
the first time.
Make sure that the speaker is turned off.
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Connect the speaker to a booted computer or AC outlet to charge.
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 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.
The CHG (charge) indicator lights up in orange while charging. When connecting the speaker to a USB device which has the
ability to output in 500 mA, the charging time is about 4 hours and 30 minutes*1. The time may vary depending on the
ambient temperature or conditions of use.
The CHG (charge) indicator will turn off when charging has ended.
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Battery life (when using the BLUETOOTH connection)
About 16 hours*2.
The time stated above may vary depending on the ambient temperature or conditions of use.
When the battery is running low
When the CHG (charge) indicator flashes slowly in orange, the battery is running low and needs to be charged.
Recommended system environment of computer for USB charging
Windows® 10, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 8, Windows® 7 SP1, Mac OS X (version 10.6 - 10.12)
Operation in all computers with the above environment is not guaranteed.
Operation in a home-built computer is not covered by the warranty.
Hint
A speaker that is in use can be charged if it is connected to a booted computer or AC outlet via a USB AC adaptor (not supplied). In this case, it
may take longer to charge the battery than compared to 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 battery may run low even if the speaker is connected to a booted computer. If you want to use
the speaker while charging, lower the volume of the speaker. Otherwise, turn off the speaker and charge the battery sufficiently.
When you use the speaker at a loud volume for a long time, the battery may run low even if the speaker is connected to a booted computer. As a
result, sound becomes low. This is not a malfunction. Turn off the speaker and charge the battery sufficiently.
When you switch the power source between a booted computer/AC outlet and battery by connecting/disconnecting the USB cable, the speaker
may stop sound output for a short while. This is not a malfunction.
When using the speaker for the first time, be sure to charge the battery for more than 1 hour before turning on the power.
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. In
these conditions, the CHG (charge) indicator keeps flashing in orange quickly, but this is not a malfunction. To resolve these issues, disconnect the
micro-USB cable and connect it again within the operating temperature between 5 °C and 35 °C (41 °F and 95 °F).
Do not charge in places where water may splash.
Even if you do not intend to use the speaker for a long time, charge the battery sufficiently once every 6 months to maintain its performance.
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If the CHG (charge) indicator stays turned off when the speaker power is off and connected to a USB device, the built-in
lithium ion battery is fully charged. Once the battery is fully charged, it will not be charged further even if the speaker is kept
connected to a USB device.
Time that is required to charge the empty battery to its full capacity when the speaker turns off.
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When the specified music source is used, the BLUETOOTH device is set to the maximum volume, and the volume level of the speaker is set to 10. The
battery life when the volume level of the speaker is set to maximum will be 5 hours.
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Turning the power on
Notes on charging
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Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB10
Turning the power on
Note
When the CHG (charge) indicator flashes slowly in orange, the battery is running low and needs to be charged.
Related Topic
Turning the power off
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Press the (power) PAIRING button.
The (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes slowly in white.
When you turn on the speaker for the first time after purchase or there is no pairing information stored in the speaker, the
(BLUETOOTH) indicator will begin to flash quickly in white.
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Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB10
Turning the power off
Related Topic
Auto power off function
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Press the (power) PAIRING button.
The (BLUETOOTH) indicator turns off.
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Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB10
Auto power off function
If the speaker is not connected to a BLUETOOTH device via BLUETOOTH 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 BLUETOOTH or an audio cable is connected to the speaker’s AUDIO IN jack, the
auto power off function is disabled.
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SRS-XB10
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
You can enjoy music and hands-free calling with the speaker wirelessly by using your device’s BLUETOOTH function.
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 a booted computer or AC outlet via a USB AC adaptor (not supplied), otherwise charge the 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.
Prepare the operating instructions supplied with the BLUETOOTH device for reference.
Pairing the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device
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.
Select your situation from the following two connecting patterns. The method is the same, even when pairing a second device or
more.
Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device
Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC)
Connecting the speaker with the paired device
Once the BLUETOOTH devices are paired, there is no need to pair them again. To connect a device already paired, refer to the
following topic.
Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device
Connecting the speaker with an NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC)
By touching the speaker with an NFC-compatible device such as a smartphone or Walkman,etc., the speaker is turned on
automatically and then proceeds to pairing and making a BLUETOOTH connection. For details, refer to the following topics.
Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC)
Disconnecting the NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC)
Switching devices by One-touch (NFC)
Compatible smartphones
NFC-compatible smartphones with Android™ 4.1 or later installed
Compatible Walkman models
NFC-compatible Walkman models*
Even if your Walkman is compatible with the NFC function, it may not be able to make a BLUETOOTH connection with the speaker by one touch. For
details on the compatible models, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Walkman.
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NFC
NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology enabling short-range wireless communication between various devices,
such as smartphones and IC tags.
Thanks to the NFC function, data communication - for example, BLUETOOTH pairing - can be achieved easily by simply
touching NFC-compatible devices together (i.e., at the N-mark symbol or location designated on each device).
Note
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.
The speaker can be paired with up to 8 devices. If a new device is paired after 8 devices have already been paired, the paired device with the
oldest connection time 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.
The speaker can be paired with multiple devices, but can only play music from one paired device at a time.
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Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB10
Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device
The speaker can be paired with up to 8 BLUETOOTH devices.
When pairing with two or more BLUETOOTH devices, 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 a booted computer or AC outlet via a USB AC adaptor (not supplied), otherwise charge the 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.
Prepare the operating instructions supplied with the BLUETOOTH device for reference.
Turn on the speaker.
The (BLUETOOTH) indicator begins to flash in white.
When you turn on the speaker for the first time after purchase, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator will begin to flash quickly
in white and the speaker enters pairing mode automatically by just turning on the speaker. 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 (BLUETOOTH) indicator stays lit. When you want to connect another BLUETOOTH
device, terminate the current BLUETOOTH connection by operating the currently connected BLUETOOTH device.
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Press and hold the (power) PAIRING button until you hear beeps and the (BLUETOOTH)
indicator begins to flash quickly in white.
The speaker enters pairing mode.
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Hint
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 (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 .
When pairing with a BLUETOOTH device that cannot display a list of detected devices or that has no display, you may be able to pair the device
by setting both the speaker and the BLUETOOTH device to pairing mode. At this time, 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:
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-XB10.”
If a passkey* is required on the display of the BLUETOOTH device, enter “0000.”
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A passkey may be called “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 (BLUETOOTH) indicator stays lit.
If the BLUETOOTH connection is not established, repeat from step .
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Pairing information has been deleted after repair, etc.
The speaker is already paired with 8 devices and another device is to be paired.
The speaker can be paired with up to 8 devices. If a new device is paired after 8 devices have already been paired, the paired device with the
oldest connection time 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.
The speaker can be paired with multiple devices, but can only play music from one paired device at a time.
Related Topic
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device
Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
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SRS-XB10
Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device
Check the following before you operate the speaker.
If the speaker was previously paired with a different device, turn off the BLUETOOTH function for the other device.
Turn on the speaker.
The (BLUETOOTH) indicator begins to flash in white.
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 (BLUETOOTH) indicator stays lit. When you want to connect another BLUETOOTH device, terminate the current
BLUETOOTH connection by operating the currently connected BLUETOOTH device.
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Make the BLUETOOTH connection from the BLUETOOTH device.
When the BLUETOOTH connection is established, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator stays lit.
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