Sony SRS-XB12 Reference guide

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Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB12
The following explains how to use this speaker. Select a topic from the navigation pane.
Getting started
Parts and controls
Included items
Using the strap
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
Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec)
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
Speaker Add function
Listening to music wirelessly with 2 speakers (Speaker Add function)
Switching between double mode and stereo mode (Speaker Add function)
Terminating the Speaker Add function
Listening to music of a portable audio device, etc.
Phone calls
Receiving a call
Making a call
Using the voice assist function
Using the voice assist function (Google app)
Using the voice assist function (Siri)
Information
About the indicators
Notes on use
Precautions
Notes on charging
Notes on waterproof and dust proof features
How to care for the speaker
About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology
Trademarks
Notes on software
Troubleshooting
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What can I do to solve a problem?
Power supply
Unable to charge the speaker
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
BLUETOOTH
Unable to pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device
Unable to connect a BLUETOOTH device with the speaker in the Speaker Add function
Reset
Using the RESET button
Initializing the speaker
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Parts and controls
Related Topic
About the indicators
(power)/ PAIRING button1.
–/+ (volume) buttons2.
(play)/ (call) button3.
ADD button4.
Strap hole5.
Power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator (blue)6.
L (left)/R (right) indicators (white)7.
MIC (microphone)8.
CHG (charge) indicator (orange)9.
DC IN 5V jack*
10.
RESET button11.
AUDIO IN jack12.
Cap13.
Strap14.
To charge the speaker, connect a USB AC adaptor to this jack.
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Using the strap
You can hang the speaker from your bag or backpack by using the strap attached to the speaker.
Using the unit on its strap
Remove the longer belt from the fastening button.
1.
Pass the belt around the handle of your bag, or similar item.
2.
Bring the belt back around to the fastening button.3.
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Attaching the strap
You can reattach the strap you removed from the speaker by doing the following procedure.
Note
Do not use anything other than the supplied strap.
If you have reattached the belt, make sure that the belt and the button are attached securely.
Do not pull hard on the strap attached to the speaker or swing the speaker around.
Do not use the strap with any device other than the speaker.
Pass the shorter belt through the speaker's strap hole ( ), and fasten the shorter belt with the fastening button (
).
1.
Fasten the opposite side of the longer belt with the fastening button.
2.
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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 using the speaker for the first time, be sure to charge the built-in battery for more than 1 hour before turning on the
power. You can operate the speaker with the built-in battery by charging the speaker before use.
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 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.
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 completed, make sure that the side with the mark faces up, and then close the cap securely.
The cap plays a very important role in maintenance of the waterproof and dust proof performance.
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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 or a booted computer, the CHG
(charge) indicator lights up in orange then turns off after about 1 minute.
Lithium-ion battery life (with playback via a BLUETOOTH connection)
About 16 hours
The volume level of the speaker is set to 27.
About 5 hours
The volume level of the speaker is set to maximum.
The built-in battery life above is measured using the specified music source.
Actual performance time may vary from the listed time due to the volume, songs played, surrounding temperature, and
usage conditions.
When the built-in battery is running low
When the CHG (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.
A speaker that is in use can be charged if it is connected to an AC outlet or if connected to a booted computer. 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 or 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 built-in battery sufficiently.
The CHG (charge) indicator lights up in orange while charging. Charging is completed in about 4 hours and 30
minutes* and the indicator turns off.
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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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 or a booted computer. 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.
The supplied accessories and the connectors of this speaker (USB/AUDIO IN) are neither waterproof nor dust proof.
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.
Related Topic
Turning the power on
Notes on charging
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Turning the power on
Note
If the CHG (charge) indicator flashes 3 times and turns 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 CHG (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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Turning the power off
Related Topic
Auto power off function
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Press the (power)/ PAIRING button.
The power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator turns off.
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Auto power off function
If the speaker is not being operated and the following states continue for about 15 minutes, it turns off automatically.
At the time of purchase, the auto power off function is set to on.
The hands-free function of the connected mobile phone (smartphone) is set to off and the mobile phone
(smartphone) is not playing music (audio), nor is it being operated. For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the mobile phone.
The connected BLUETOOTH device, such as a WALKMAN®, is not playing music (audio), nor is it being operated.
Note
When the speaker is connected to an iPhone/iPod touch via a BLUETOOTH connection, the auto power off function is disabled.
When an audio cable is connected to the speaker's AUDIO IN jack, the auto power off function is disabled.
Turning on/off the auto power off function
Hint
At the time of purchase, the auto power off function is set to on.
Note
While the Speaker Add function or the hands-free function is in use, you cannot turn on/off the auto power off function.
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Connect the speaker to an AC outlet via a USB AC adaptor (commercially available), or connect it to a
booted computer.
When using the speaker with the built-in battery, you cannot turn on/off the auto power off function.
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Turn on the speaker.
2
Press and hold the - (volume) button and the + (volume) button at the same time for about 5 seconds.
When the auto power off function is turned off, the power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes 3 times in blue
after the indicator turns off, and then the speaker turns off.
When the auto power off function is turned on, the power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes 2 times in blue
after the indicator turns off, and then the speaker turns off.
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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 (3.2 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.
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Check the status of the power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator.
When the indicator is flashing quickly
The speaker is in pairing mode. Proceed to step .
When the indicator is flashing slowly
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The speaker is searching for a BLUETOOTH device.
To pair a BLUETOOTH device you have not registered (paired) before, proceed to step .
To reconnect to the BLUETOOTH device that has been registered (paired), proceed to step . The speaker
will automatically be connected just by turning on the BLUETOOTH function on the smartphone/iPhone.
Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, it may be reconnected just by turning on the power to the speaker. For
details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the BLUETOOTH device.
When the indicator stays lit
The speaker has been connected to the BLUETOOTH device.
To connect to other BLUETOOTH deivces, follow one of the procedures below.
To pair a BLUETOOTH device you have not registered (paired) before, proceed to step .
To reconnect to the BLUETOOTH device that has been registered (paired), proceed to step . The speaker
will automatically be connected just by turning on the BLUETOOTH function on the smartphone/iPhone.
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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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-XB12.”
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 stops flashing and stays
lit.
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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 5 minutes 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.
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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If the BLUETOOTH connection is not established, repeat from step .
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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 7 SP1
Do the following before starting.
Place your computer within 1 m (3.2 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.
2
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.
3
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-XB12].
If [SRS-XB12] 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 .
2.
Click [Add a device].
1.
Select [SRS-XB12] and click [Next].2.
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