Sony SRS-XG300 User manual

Help Guide
Wireless Speaker
SRS-XG300
The following explains how to use this speaker. Select a topic from the navigation pane.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Use the latest versions of the software pre-installed on the speaker and “Sony | Music Center.”
Getting Started
Parts and controls
Using the retractable handle
Power source/charging
Charging the speaker
Turning the power on
Turning the power off
Using the BLUETOOTH standby (auto power on) function
Charging a USB device such as a smartphone or iPhone
Auto Standby (power saving) function
Lighting function
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Turning on/off the speaker’s light (Lighting function)
Making connections
BLUETOOTH device
Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH® devices
Connecting with a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Windows®)
Connecting with a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Mac)
Multipoint connection
Connecting the speaker concurrently with 2 BLUETOOTH devices (multipoint connection)
Listening to music
BLUETOOTH device
Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection
Selecting the quality for music playback via BLUETOOTH connection (Codec)
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
Listening to music of a portable audio device, etc.
Enjoying switching the sound effects
Stereo Pair function
Listening to music wirelessly with 2 speakers (Stereo Pair function)
Party Connect function
Enjoying wireless playback using multiple speakers (Party Connect function)
Phone calls
Making a video call on a computer
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 dustproof features
How to care for the speaker
About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology
Licenses
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 device
Unable to pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device
Speaker output is interrupted
Unable to connect a BLUETOOTH device with the speaker for the Stereo Pair function
Unable to connect with a speaker for the Party Connect function
Unable to add a speaker for the Party Connect function
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Unable to connect the speaker concurrently with 2 devices (multipoint connection)
Reset
Restarting the speaker
Initializing the speaker
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Wireless Speaker
SRS-XG300
Parts and controls
(power) button with indicator1.
CHARGE indicator2.
(BLUETOOTH) button with indicator3.
MEGA BASS button with indicator/ STAMINA button with indicator4.
Retractable handle5.
(play)/ (call) button6.
-/+ (volume) buttons7.
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About the indicators
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Light8.
Microphone9.
CHARGE OUTPUT (DC power output only) port*1
10.
AUDIO IN jack*2
11.
DC IN 5 V port (USB Type-C®)*1
12.
BATTERY button/ BATTERY CARE button13.
LIGHT button14.
Cap15.
This port is not compatible with music playback.
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Plugging an audio cable disables audio output from the BLUETOOTH device.
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Using the retractable handle
You can safely carry around the speaker by holding retractable handle equipped with the speaker.
Raise the handle by holding its middle section.
Put your finger into the center dent under the handle, and then hold and raise the handle.
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Push in the middle section of the handle to retract the handle.
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Note
The handle equipped with this speaker is a sliding handle. Improper use of the handle will cause accidents, injuries, or
malfunctions. When using the handle, observe the following:
Except for the purpose of carrying around the speaker, avoid exerting excessive force on the handle to prevent deforming or
damage.
When using the speaker, do not hang the handle on a hook or equivalent to avoid the risk of deformation or damage.
When retracting the handle, be sure to prevent any of your fingers from being caught under the handle.
When the handle is sprinkled with sand, rinse the sand thoroughly off with water.
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Charging the speaker
The speaker is capable of running on power either from an AC outlet connected by the supplied AC adaptor or from the
rechargeable built-in lithium-ion 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
speaker.
With the built-in battery charged in advance, you can use the speaker solely with battery power.
Hint
For charging the built-in battery of the speaker, the Battery Care mode option is available in addition to the normal charging
method. Battery Care mode limits the maximum charge capacity to approximately 90% and makes the battery life last longer. The
playback time available in Battery Care mode is shorter than the time available when the built-in battery is charged by the normal
charging method. At the time of purchase, the speaker is not in Battery Care mode.
While the speaker is turned on, pressing and holding the BATTERY button/ BATTERY CARE button behind the cap on the
rear side of the speaker for about 2 seconds places the speaker into Battery Care mode and you hear voice guidance (Battery
Care mode, ON) from the speaker. Pressing and holding the BATTERY button/ BATTERY CARE button once again for about
2 seconds brings the speaker out of Battery Care mode and you hear voice guidance (Battery Care mode, OFF) from the
speaker.
You can place/bring the speaker into/out of Battery Care mode with “Sony | Music Center” as well.
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.
Connect the speaker to an AC outlet to charge it.
Connect the DC IN 5 V port on the speaker and an AC outlet with the supplied AC adaptor.
Battery charging starts and the CHARGE indicator lights up in orange. Charging will complete in about 5 hours* and
the indicator will turn off.
After you disconnect the AC adaptor from the speaker upon completion of battery charging, be sure to close the
cap securely.
The cap plays a very important role in maintenance of the waterproof and dustproof performance.
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Time that is required to charge the empty built-in battery to its full capacity while the speaker is turned off.
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When using the Android smartphone with Android 8.1 or later installed
When the speaker is connected with the Android smartphone via HFP (Hands-free Profile) BLUETOOTH connection,
tap [Settings] - [Device connection] - [Bluetooth] on the smartphone. The remaining battery power of the speaker is
displayed along with the connected BLUETOOTH device name. For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the Android smartphone.
Note that the remaining battery power displayed on the smartphone may vary from the actual remaining battery
power of the speaker. Consider this information as a reference.
When using the iPhone with iOS 10.0 or later installed
While the speaker is connected with the iPhone via HFP (Hands-free Profile) BLUETOOTH connection, the
remaining battery power of the speaker is displayed on the widget screen of the iPhone. For details, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the iPhone.
Note that the remaining battery power displayed on the iPhone may vary from the actual remaining battery power of
the speaker. Consider this information as a reference.
Checking the built-in battery level of the rechargeable built-in battery
After pressing the BATTERY button behind 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.
81% - 100%: “Battery fully charged”
81% - 90% (Battery Care mode): “Battery Care Mode, Fully Charged, Battery About 90%”
61% - 80%: “Battery about 80%”
41% - 60%: “Battery about 60%”
21% - 40%: “Battery about 40%”
1% - 20%: “Low Battery, Please Recharge Speaker”
Hint
By using “Sony | Music Center,” you can activate/deactivate the voice guidance associated with the remaining battery power that
you hear when you turn on the speaker.
Built-in battery life (while the speaker is not in Battery Care mode and a BLUETOOTH connection is
established)
Approx. 25 hours
Volume level: 24
Sound: MEGA BASS on
Lighting: off
Approx. 15 hours (default)
Volume level: 24
Sound: MEGA BASS on
Lighting: on
Approx. 5 hours
Volume level: 50 (MAX.)
Sound: MEGA BASS on
Lighting: off
Approx. 4 hours
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Volume level: 50 (MAX.)
Sound: MEGA BASS on
Lighting: on
Built-in battery life (after the built-in battery is charged for 10 minutes)
10 minutes of charging provide approximately 70 minutes of music playback. (Provided that the volume level is set to 24,
the MEGA BASS sound effect is activated, and the lighting function is deactivated.)
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 “Low Battery, Please Recharge Speaker” and the CHARGE indicator flashes slowly, the
built-in battery is running low and needs to be charged. In this state, the speaker cannot supply power to other devices.
When the remaining battery decreases to such a level that the speaker cannot be turned on, you hear voice guidance
(Please Recharge Speaker. Power Off.) and the speaker automatically turns off. In such a case, charge the speaker.
If the CHARGE indicator flashes in orange 3 times and goes out when you turn on the speaker, the built-in battery is
empty and needs to be charged.
Using a commercially available USB AC adaptor for battery charging
The speaker supports USB AC adaptors that are capable of delivering an output current of 3.0 A or 1.5 A. (Using a USB
AC adaptor capable of delivering an output current of 3.0 A for battery charging reduces the charging time.)
When using a USB AC adaptor capable of delivering an output current of 3.0 A, be sure to use a USB Type-C® cable
(compliant with the USB standard) that supports the battery charging current of 3.0 A.
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.
The maximum power output will be lower when the built-in battery is running low.
If the ambient temperature is extremely low or high, the speaker will stop charging the built-in battery for safety reasons. It may
also stop charging if charging continues for a long period of time. If such an event occurs, bring the temperature up or down to an
operating temperature between 5 °C and 35 °C (41 °F and 95 °F), disconnect and reconnect the supplied AC adaptor, and then
let the speaker charge the built-in battery once again.
Do not charge the speaker's built-in battery in places where the speaker is likely to have water splashed on it. The supplied AC
adaptor as well as the jack and ports (USB/AUDIO IN) behind the cap are designed neither for waterproof nor for dustproof.
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.
When the Android smartphone is configured to use only A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) for establishing
BLUETOOTH connections, the remaining battery power of the speaker is not displayed on the smartphone.
Related Topic
Turning the power on
Notes on charging
What you can do with “Sony | Music Center”
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Turning the power on
Note
When the voice guidance says “Low Battery, Please Recharge Speaker” and the CHARGE indicator flashes slowly, the built-in
battery is running low and needs to be charged. In this state, the speaker cannot supply power to other devices.
When the remaining battery decreases to such a level that the speaker cannot be turned on, you hear voice guidance (Please
Recharge Speaker. Power Off.) and the speaker automatically turns off. In such a case, charge the speaker.
If the CHARGE indicator flashes in orange 3 times and goes out when you turn on the speaker, the built-in battery is empty and
needs to be charged.
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) button.
The (power) indicator lights up in green and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes slowly in blue.
When the speaker has no pairing information, for example when you use the BLUETOOTH function for the first time
after purchase, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator keeps double flashing in blue.
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Turning the power off
Hint
While the speaker is connected to an AC outlet by the supplied USB AC adaptor and the BLUETOOTH standby function is
activated, turning off the speaker lights the (power) indicator in orange and activates the BLUETOOTH standby function*.
Related Topic
Auto Standby (power saving) function
Using the BLUETOOTH standby (auto power on) function
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Press the (power) button.
The (power) indicator and (BLUETOOTH) indicator turn off.
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At the time of purchase, the BLUETOOTH standby function is deactivated.*
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Using the BLUETOOTH standby (auto power on) function
When the BLUETOOTH standby function is activated, the speaker turns on automatically when you operate a
BLUETOOTH device, and starts the BLUETOOTH connection.
Before operating the speaker, note the following:
The BLUETOOTH standby function is activated only while the speaker is connected to an AC outlet by the supplied
AC adaptor. While the speaker is running only on power from the rechargeable built-in battery, the BLUETOOTH
standby function is deactivated.
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.
Turn on the speaker.
The (power) indicator lights up in green.
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Tap [Music Center] on your smartphone, etc. to start up the application.
Music Center
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Tap [SRS-XG300].
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To deactivate the BLUETOOTH standby function
In step above, tap the check box for [Bluetooth Standby] to deselect the check box. Going back to the top screen for
the selected speaker (the screen in step ) deactivates 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.
(Provided that the speaker is connected to an AC outlet by the supplied AC adaptor.)
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 the check box for [Bluetooth Standby] to select the check box.
The selected check box indicates that the BLUETOOTH standby function is activated.
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Go back to the top screen for the speaker (the screen in step ).
The change to the settings is put in effect.
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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 Standby function is turned off.
Turning off the speakers stops power supply to the connected USB device.
The slowly flashing CHARGE indicator indicates that the built-in battery is running low. In this state, the speaker cannot supply
power to other devices. Charge the speaker.
Music playback through the connected USB cable is not possible.
Do not charge the speaker's built-in battery in places where the speaker is likely to have water splashed on it. The supplied AC
adaptor as well as the jack and ports (USB/AUDIO IN) behind the cap are designed neither for waterproof nor for dustproof.
After you disconnect the USB cable from the speaker upon completion of battery charging, be sure to close the cap securely. The
cap plays a very important role in maintenance of the waterproof and dustproof performance.
Related Topic
Charging the speaker
Turning the power on
Auto Standby (power saving) function
Connect a USB device, such as a smartphone or an iPhone, to the CHARGE OUTPUT port with a USB cable
(commercially available).
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Turn on the speaker.
The (power) indicator lights up in green and the speaker starts supplying power to the connected USB device for
battery charging.
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Auto Standby (power saving) function
In the event of the following, the speaker automatically turns off in 15 minutes to conserve the power of the rechargeable
built-in battery.
At the time of purchase, the 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 smartphone or mobile phone is set to off and the smartphone or mobile
phone is not playing music (audio), nor is it being operated. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the smartphone or mobile phone.
The connected BLUETOOTH device 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.
Hint
You can turn on or off the Auto Standby function by using “Sony | Music Center.”
Note
While the speaker is connected with an Android smartphone or an iPhone via HFP (Hands-free Profile) BLUETOOTH connection,
the Auto Standby function is turned off.
While the speaker is supplying power to the other device, the Auto Standby function is turned off.
Turning on/off the Auto Standby function
Related Topic
What you can do with “Sony | Music Center”
Turn on the speaker.
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Press and hold the (play)/ (call) button and the - (volume) button simultaneously for about 5
seconds.
When the Auto Standby function is turned off, the (power) indicator flashes 3 times in orange.
When the Auto Standby function is turned on, the (power) indicator flashes twice in orange.
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