Sony SRSXB33LCE7 Reference guide

Help Guide
Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB33
The following explains how to use this speaker. Select a topic from the navigation pane.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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)
Stereo Pair function
Listening to music wirelessly with 2 speakers (Stereo Pair function)
Terminating the Stereo Pair function
Party Connect function
Enjoying wireless playback using multiple speakers (Party Connect function)
Terminating the Party Connect function
Enjoying switching the sound effects
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”
Installing “Fiestable”
Using the voice assist function
Using the voice assist function (Google app)
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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
License notice
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 Stereo Pair function
Unable to connect with a speaker in the Party Connect function
Reset
Restarting the speaker
Initializing the speaker
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Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB33
Parts and controls
(power) button with indicator1.
CHARGE indicator2.
(BLUETOOTH) button with indicator3.
(play) button/ (call) button4.
-/+ (volume) buttons5.
LIVE button with indicator/ STAMINA button with indicator
Press the button briefly to switch the sound effect between LIVE SOUND mode and EXTRA BASS mode. To switch
the sound effect between EXTRA BASS mode and STAMINA mode, press and hold the button.
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N-mark7.
Microphone8.
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About the indicators
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Lighting9.
Cap10.
DC OUT ONLY port (USB)*
Supplies power to the USB device, such as a smartphone or iPhone, connected by a USB cable (commercially
available) for battery charging.
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DC IN 5V port (USB Type-C®)*
The built-in battery of the speaker can be charged when connected to an AC outlet via the supplied USB Type-C®
cable and a USB AC adaptor (commercially available).
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BATT (battery) button/ LIGHT button
Press the button briefly to hear the voice guidance associated with the remaining battery power. To turn on/off the
lighting function, press and hold the button.
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PARTY (Party Connect) button with indicator14.
ST PAIR (Stereo Pair) button with indicator15.
This port is not compatible with music playback.
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Charging the speaker
The speaker is capable of running on power either from an AC outlet connected by a USB AC adaptor (commercially
available) 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.
Connect the speaker to an AC outlet to charge it.
Connect one end of the supplied USB Type-C® cable to the DC IN 5V port on the speaker and the other end to a
USB AC adaptor (commercially available), and then connect the USB AC adaptor to an AC outlet.
The speaker supports USB AC adaptors that are capable of delivering an output current of 1.5 A or 3.0 A. When
using a USB AC adaptor with an output current of 3.0 A for battery charging, be sure to use a USB Type-C® cable
(compliant with the USB standard) that supports an output current of 3.0 A. The supplied USB cable supports an
output current of up to 1.5 A. Use of any other devices is not guaranteed for battery charging.
The CHARGE indicator lights up in orange while charging is in progress.
The estimated charging time varies depending on the power output capacity of the connected USB AC adaptor
(commercially available). In addition, it may take longer than the charging time stated below depending on the type
and specification of the USB AC adaptor and USB cable. The charging time may differ from the time stated below
depending on the ambient temperature or the usage of the speaker as well.
The following time is stated as a reference.
When the recommended USB AC adaptor capable of delivering an output current of 1.5 A is connected,
charging completes in about 5 hours* and the CHARGE indicator turns off.
When using a commercially available USB AC adaptor, make sure that it is capable of delivering an output
current of 1.5 A or more. You can use a USB AC adaptor with an output current of 500 mA or more and less
than 1.5 A as well, but it may take a very long time (10 hours or more*) before charging completes. When using
such a USB AC adaptor, it is recommended that you turn off the speaker before battery charging. Use of a USB
AC adaptor with an output current of less than 500 mA is not guaranteed for battery charging.
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 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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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) 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.
80% or more: “Battery fully charged”
60% or more: “Battery about 70%”
40% or more: “Battery about 50%”
20% or more: “Battery about 30%”
Less than 20%: “Please charge”
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.
When using the Android smartphone with OS 8.1 or later installed
When the speaker is connected with the Android smartphone via an 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/iPod touch with iOS 10.0 or later installed
While the speaker is connected with the iPhone/iPod touch via an HFP (Hands-free Profile) BLUETOOTH
connection, the remaining battery power of the speaker is displayed on the widget screen of the iPhone/iPod touch.
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the iPhone/iPod touch.
Note that the remaining battery power displayed on the iPhone/iPod touch may vary from the actual remaining
battery power of the speaker. Consider this information as a reference.
Built-in battery life (using a BLUETOOTH connection)
About 24 hours
The volume level of the speaker is set to 36.
The lighting function is set to off.
The sound effect is set to STAMINA.
About 14 hours
The volume level of the speaker is set to 35.
The lighting function is set to on. (factory default settings)
The sound effect is set to EXTRA BASS. (factory default settings)
About 4 hours
The volume level of the speaker is set to maximum (50).
The lighting function is set to on. (factory default settings)
The sound effect is set to EXTRA BASS. (factory default settings)
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 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.
Hint
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You can charge the speaker's built-in battery by connecting the USB cable connected with the speaker to a computer that comes
equipped with a USB charging port as well. However, not all the computers are tested and found compatible with this procedure
and the procedure is not applicable to home-built computers.
As long as the speaker is connected to an AC outlet by a USB AC adaptor (commercially available) or to a computer that comes
equipped with a USB charging port, the speaker's built-in battery is capable of charging itself even while music playback from the
speaker is in progress. However, it may take a long time before charging completes depending on the usage of the speaker. It is
recommended that you turn off the speaker before battery charging.
Note
Depending on the type or specifications of the USB AC adaptor, if you use the speaker at a loud volume, the remaining power of
the rechargeable built-in battery may decrease or the speaker may turn off even while the speaker is connected to an AC outlet
by the USB AC adaptor. This, however, does not indicate a malfunction. If such a case occurs, turn off the speaker and let the
battery fully charge itself before you use the speaker.
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 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 the speaker's built-in battery in places where water may splash on it. The supplied USB Type-C® cable as well as
the USB port behind the cap are designed neither for waterproof nor for dust proof.
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.
The multi-device connection is not compatible with HFP (Hands-free Profile). Therefore, when using the multi-device connection,
the remaining battery power of the speaker is not displayed on the Android smartphone or the iPhone/iPod touch.
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
Hint
When you turn on the speaker for the first time after purchase, the lighting function is on. The speaker lights up.
While the voice guidance associated with the remaining battery power is activated, you hear the voice guidance in accordance
with the remaining battery power when you turn on the speaker.
Note
If the CHARGE indicator flashes 3 times and the speaker turns off after you turn it on, the rechargeable built-in battery is empty.
Charge the built-in battery.
When 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.
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
If you turn off the speaker while it is connected to an AC outlet by a USB AC adaptor (commercially available) and the
BLUETOOTH standby function is activated, the (power) indicator will light up in orange and the speaker will enter
BLUETOOTH standby mode*.
Related Topic
Auto power off (Auto Standby) function
Using the BLUETOOTH standby 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 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 activated only while the speaker is connected to an AC outlet by a USB AC
adaptor (commercially available). While the speaker is running only on power from the rechargeable built-in battery,
the BLUETOOTH standby function turns off.
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 with a USB AC adaptor (commercially available).
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Turn on the speaker.
The (power) indicator lights up in green.
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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-XB33].
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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.
While the speaker is running only on power from the rechargeable built-in battery, power supply to the connected USB device will
stop if the speaker is turned off.
When 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.
Music playback is not available with a USB cable.
Do not charge the speaker's built-in battery in places where water may splash on it. The supplied USB Type-C® cable as well as
the USB port behind the cap are designed neither for waterproof nor for dust proof.
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 dust proof performance.
Related Topic
Charging the speaker
Turning the power on
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 green and the speaker starts supplying power to the connected USB device for
battery charging.
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Auto power off (Auto Standby) function
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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.
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.
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 (Auto Standby)
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 behind 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.
LIGHT OFF: No lighting
RAVE: For dance music
When you purchase the speaker, RAVE is set.
CHILL: For relaxing music
Turn on the speaker.
The (power) indicator lights up in green.
The speaker lights up.
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HOT: Lighting with warm-color flashes
COOL: Lighting with cool-color flashes
STROBE: Lighting with white flashes
Note
When the speaker's light seems bright, turn up the room lights or turn off the lighting function.
Be sure to close the cap completely after using the BATT (battery)/ LIGHT button. The cap plays a very important role in
maintenance of the waterproof and dust proof performance.
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 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 double flashing
After you pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device for the first time since purchase or initialize the speaker (the
speaker has no pairing information), the speaker automatically enters pairing mode when it is turned on. Proceed to
step .
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When the indicator is flashing slowly
The speaker is searching for a BLUETOOTH device.
To pair the speaker with a second or subsequent BLUETOOTH device (when the speaker has pairing
information of other BLUETOOTH devices), 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 devices, follow one of the procedures below.
To pair the speaker with a second or subsequent BLUETOOTH device (when the speaker has pairing
information of other BLUETOOTH devices), 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 the (BLUETOOTH) button.
You hear voice guidance (BLUETOOTH pairing) from the speaker and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator starts double
flashing (pairing mode).
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