Sony SRS-XB32 Reference guide

Help Guide
Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB32
The following explains how to use this speaker. Select a topic from the navigation pane.
Getting started
Parts and controls
Power source/charging
Charging the speaker
Turning the power on
Turning the power off
Using the BLUETOOTH standby function
Charging a USB device such as a smartphone or iPhone
Auto power off (Auto Standby) function
Lighting function
Turning on/off the speaker’s light (Lighting function)
Making connections
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BLUETOOTH
Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH® devices
Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC)
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)
Switching the BLUETOOTH devices connected at the same time (Multi-device-connection)
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
Wireless Party Chain function
Enjoying wireless playback using multiple speakers (Wireless Party Chain function)
Terminating the Wireless Party Chain function
Listening to music of a portable audio device, etc.
Enjoying switching the sound effects
Using the Party Booster function
Phone calls
Receiving a call
Making a call
Using “Sony | Music Center”
What you can do with “Sony | Music Center”
Installing “Sony | Music Center”
Using “Fiestable”
What you can do with “Fiestable”
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Installing “Fiestable”
Using the voice assist function
Using the voice assist function (Google app)
Using the voice assist function (Siri)
Information
About the indicators
Updating the pre-installed software
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
Troubleshooting
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/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)
Unable to connect a BLUETOOTH device with the speaker in the Speaker Add function
Unable to connect with a speaker in the Wireless Party Chain function
Reset
Using the RESET button
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Initializing the speaker
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Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB32
Parts and controls
(power) button with indicator/ PAIRING button1.
(BLUETOOTH) indicator2.
-/+ (volume) buttons3.
(play)/ (call) button4.
LIVE button with indicator5.
N-mark6.
Lighting7.
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About the indicators
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Microphone8.
Cap9.
ADD (Speaker Add) button with indicator10.
RESET button11.
AUDIO IN jack12.
CHARGE indicator13.
DC IN 5V jack*
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DC OUT ONLY port (USB)15.
BATT (battery)/ LIGHT button
The lighting built into the speaker is turned on/off when you press and hold this button for about 3 seconds.
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WPC (Wireless Party Chain) button with indicator17.
To charge the speaker, connect a USB AC adaptor to this jack.
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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.
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.
Checking the built-in battery level of the rechargeable built-in battery
After pressing the BATT (battery)/ LIGHT button inside the cap on the rear side of the speaker, when the speaker is
turned on, the voice guidance listed below is output from the speaker depending on the remaining built-in battery power.
Connect the speaker to an AC outlet to charge it.
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 USB AC adaptor with an output current of 1.5 A or more and a supplied micro-USB cable or
micro-USB cable conforming to the USB standard is recommended. Charging from the other device is not
guaranteed.
The CHARGE indicator lights up in orange while charging.
The estimated charging time differs depending on the power output capacity of the connected USB AC adaptor
(commercially available). Depending on the type and specification of the USB AC adaptor and micro-USB cable,
the charging time may take longer than the time stated below. The time stated below may vary depending on the
ambient temperature or conditions of use.
The following time is stated as the reference time.
When connecting to a USB AC adaptor (commercially available) which has the ability to output in 1.5 A:
Charging will be completed in about 5 hours*, and the CHARGE indicator will turn off.
When charging is completed, close the cap securely.
The cap plays a very important role in maintenance of the waterproof and dust proof performance.
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Time that is required to charge the empty built-in battery to its full capacity when the speaker turns off.
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70% or more: “Battery fully charged”
50% or more: “Battery about 70%”
20% or more: “Battery about 50%”
10% or more: “Battery about 20%”
Less than 10%: “Please charge”
Lithium-ion battery life (with playback via a BLUETOOTH connection)
About 24 hours
The volume level of the speaker is set to 21.
The lighting function is set to off.
The Sound Mode is set to STANDARD.
About 14 hours
The volume level of the speaker is set to 21.
The lighting function is set to on. (factory default settings)
The Sound Mode is set to EXTRA BASS. (factory default settings)
About 4 hours
The volume level of the speaker is set to maximum.
The lighting function is set to on.
The Sound Mode is set to EXTRA BASS.
If the built-in lithium-ion battery is running low, the maximum volume is reduced to about half to protect the circuit.
This is a specification.
The usage life mentioned here also includes when playing back music at about half the volume.
The built-in battery life above is measured using our 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 voice guidance says “Please charge” and the CHARGE indicator and (power) indicator flash slowly, the
built-in battery is running low and needs to be charged. In this state, the speaker cannot supply power to other devices.
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 via a USB AC adaptor (commercially available) 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. 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 sufficiently once every 6 months to
maintain its performance.
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Turning the power on
Notes on charging
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Turning the power on
Hint
When you turn on the speaker for the first time after purchase, the lighting function is on. The speaker lights up.
Note
If the CHARGE indicator and (power) 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 and (power) indicator flash slowly, the built-in battery is running low and needs to be charged. In
this state, the speaker cannot supply power to other devices.
Related Topic
Turning the power off
Charging the speaker
Turning on/off the speaker’s light (Lighting function)
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Press the (power)/ PAIRING button.
The (power) indicator lights up in white* and the (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 (BLUETOOTH) indicator will begin to flash quickly in blue.
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Depending on the Sound Mode, the color of the (power) indicator varies. For details, refer to the following topic.
About the indicators
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Turning the power off
Hint
If you turn off the speaker when it is connected to an AC outlet via a USB AC adaptor (commercially available), or connected to a
booted computer, and while the BLUETOOTH standby function is on, the (power) indicator lights up in orange and the speaker
enters the BLUETOOTH standby mode*.
Related Topic
Auto power off (Auto Standby) function
Using the BLUETOOTH standby function
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Press the (power)/ PAIRING button.
The (power) indicator and (BLUETOOTH) indicator turn off.
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At the time of purchase, the BLUETOOTH standby function is set to off.*
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Using the BLUETOOTH standby function
When the BLUETOOTH standby function is turned on, the speaker turns on automatically by operating a BLUETOOTH
device, and starts the BLUETOOTH connection.
Before operating the speaker, note the following:
The BLUETOOTH standby function is available only when the speaker is connected to an AC outlet via a USB AC
adaptor (commercially available), or when connected to a booted computer. When the speaker is being powered by
the built-in battery only, the BLUETOOTH standby function is not available.
Pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device in advance. If pairing information is not stored in the speaker, such as
when the speaker is used for the first time after purchase, the speaker will not enter the BLUETOOTH standby mode.
Connect the speaker to an AC outlet via a USB AC adaptor (commercially available), or connect it to a
booted computer.
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Turn on the speaker.
The (power) indicator lights up in white*.
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Depending on the Sound Mode, the color of the (power) indicator varies. For details, refer to the following topic.
About the indicators
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Tap [Music Center] on your smartphone, iPhone, etc. to start up the application.
Music Center
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Tap [SRS-XB32].
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To turn off the BLUETOOTH standby function
Perform steps to again to turn off the BLUETOOTH standby function.
Hint
When the BLUETOOTH standby function is activated, the (power) indicator lights up in orange while the speaker is turned off.
Related Topic
Charging the speaker
Turning the power on
About the indicators
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Tap [Settings].
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Tap [Power Option].
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Tap [Bluetooth Standby].
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Tap [ON] to set the BLUETOOTH standby mode to on.
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Charging a USB device such as a smartphone or iPhone
You can charge a USB device, such as a smartphone or iPhone, by connecting it to the speaker via USB. Even if the
speaker is not connected to an AC outlet, its built-in battery can supply power to a USB device.
Note
While the speaker is supplying power to the other device, the auto power off (Auto Standby) function is turned off.
If the speaker is being powered by the built-in battery only, charging of the connected USB device will stop when the speaker
turns off.
When the CHARGE indicator and (power) indicator flash slowly, the built-in battery is running low and needs to be charged. In
this state, the speaker cannot supply power to other devices.
Music playback is not available with a USB cable.
Related Topic
Charging the speaker
Turning the power on
Auto power off (Auto Standby) function
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Connect a USB device such as a smartphone or iPhone to the DC OUT ONLY port (USB) using a USB cable
(commercially available).
When you connect the speaker to an AC outlet, the connected USB device starts to be charged automatically.
If the speaker is being powered by the built-in battery only, proceed to step .
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Turn on the speaker.
The (power) indicator lights up in white* and the USB device starts to be charged.
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Depending on the Sound Mode, the color of the (power) indicator varies. For details, refer to the following topic.
About the indicators
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Auto power off (Auto Standby) function
If the speaker satisfies the following conditions for about 15 minutes, it turns off automatically.
At the time of purchase, the auto power off (Auto Standby) function is set to on.
When the speaker is in BLUETOOTH mode
No operation on the speaker.
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.
When the speaker is in AUDIO IN mode
No operation on the speaker.
No music (sound) is played on an audio device connected to the AUDIO IN jack or the music (sound) of an audio
device connected to the AUDIO IN jack is too small.
No BLUETOOTH device is connected to the speaker via HFP/HSP.
Hint
You can turn on or off the auto power off (Auto Standby) function by using “Sony | Music Center.”
Note
While the speaker is supplying power to the other device, the auto power off (Auto Standby) function is turned off.
When the speaker is connected to an iPhone/iPod touch via a BLUETOOTH connection, the auto power off function is disabled.
Related Topic
What you can do with “Sony | Music Center”
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Turning on/off the speaker’s light (Lighting function)
The speaker lights up with the music to liven up the atmosphere. When you purchase the speaker, the lighting function is
set to on.
To turn off (light off)/turn on (light on) the lighting function
Press and hold the BATT (battery)/ LIGHT button inside the cap on the rear side of the speaker for about 3 seconds
until the lighting function turns off/on.
By pressing and holding the button for about 3 seconds again, the lighting function turns on/off again.
Hint
By using the “Illumination” function on “Sony | Music Center,” you can turn on/off the lighting function or choose the various
lighting modes. The following are examples of the lighting modes.
RAVE: For dance music with heavy use of flashes
When you purchase the speaker, RAVE is set.
CHILL: For relaxing music
Turn on the speaker.
The (power) indicator lights up in white*.
The speaker lights up.
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Depending on the Sound Mode, the color of the (power) indicator varies. For details, refer to the following topic.
About the indicators
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RANDOM FLASH OFF: For all kinds of music including dance music with no use of flashes
HOT: Lighting with warm-color flashes
COOL: Lighting with cool-color flashes
STROBE: Lighting with white flashes
Note
When the light is strong, brighten the room or turn off the lighting.
Be sure to close the cap completely after using the BATT (battery)/ LIGHT button.
Related Topic
What you can do with “Sony | Music Center”
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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 (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 the voice guidance and the
(BLUETOOTH) indicator begins to flash quickly in blue.
The speaker enters pairing mode.
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