Sony YY7854E Reference guide

Help Guide
Wireless Speaker
SRS-XV800
Model: YY7854E
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
Carrying/placing the speaker
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
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Lighting function
Turning on/off the speaker’s light (Lighting function)
Making connections
TV
Connecting the speaker with a TV
USB device
Connecting with a USB device
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 TV audio
Listening to TV audio (with use of the TV Sound Booster function)
Listening to TV audio (without use of the TV Sound Booster function)
Listening to music
USB device
Listening to music of a USB device
BLUETOOTH device
Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection
Selecting the quality for music playback via BLUETOOTH connection (Codec)
Supported codecs
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
Turning on or off the BLUETOOTH function
Listening to music of a portable audio device, etc. through a wired connection
Enjoying switching the sound effects
Stereo Pair function
Listening to music wirelessly with 2 speakers (Stereo Pair function)
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Party Connect function
Enjoying wireless playback using multiple speakers (Party Connect function)
Additional features
Using an external microphone
Enjoying sound from a guitar
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”
Information
About the indicators
Updating the pre-installed software
Notes on use
Precautions
Notes on charging
Notes on water resistant feature
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
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No sound/Sound from only one speaker/Low sound level/Distorted sound/Humming or noise in the speaker output
Sound becomes low while in use
TV Sound Booster
No sound comes out from the speaker
Video and audio are not synchronized; or audio sounds duplicated
The sound volume is low
Neither the Karaoke function nor the DJ Control function are available for use while the TV Sound Booster function is activated
USB device
The USB device is not detected; playback from an audio source fails; no sound comes out of the speaker; playback does not start
with the first track
The sound from the speaker contains noise, skips, or is distorted
It takes a long time before playback starts
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
Unable to connect the speaker concurrently with 2 devices (multipoint connection)
Microphone
There is no microphone sound
There is acoustic feedback
Reset
Restarting the speaker
Initializing the speaker
Specifications
Specifications
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Wireless Speaker
SRS-XV800
Parts and controls
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(power) button with indicator1.
CHARGE indicator2.
Direct function keys
(BLUETOOTH) with indicator
OPTICAL IN
TV SOUND BOOSTER
AUDIO IN
USB
3.
LIGHT4.
MEGA BASS with indicator/ STAMINA with indicator5.
–/+ (volume)6.
(play)*
7.
Handles8.
Lights9.
Cap10.
Rear handle11.
BATTERY button/ BATTERY CARE button12.
KEY CONTROL (flat) button with indicator/ (sharp) button with indicator13.
ECHO button with indicator14.
GUITAR button with indicator15.
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Note
The port, connector, and jacks on the speaker are not designed for water resistant. Do not use the speaker in places where the
speaker is likely to have water splashed on it. When you are finished with using the speaker, be sure to securely close the cap.
Related Topic
About the indicators
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PLAY/CHARGE OUTPUT (DC power output only) port (USB)16.
AC input jack17.
AUDIO IN jack (Φ 3.5 mm)18.
OPTICAL IN (optical digital audio input) connector19.
MIC level (MIN/MAX) knob
MIC1 jack (Φ 6.3 mm)
20.
MIC and GUITAR level (MIN/MAX) knob
MIC2/GUITAR jack (Φ 6.3 mm)
21.
Touching and holding (play) on the speaker for about 5 seconds makes the speaker play the music track stored for demonstration purposes.
To disable this feature, touch (play) on the speaker once again.
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Carrying/placing the speaker
To carry the speaker
Before carrying the speaker, disconnect all the cables connected to the speaker.
The speaker has caster wheels so that you can roll it easily.
Grasp the center of the rear handle, which is on the same side of the speaker as the caster wheels, with one hand, and
then tug and move the speaker while making sure that it rolls on the caster wheels.
The caster wheels can be used only on flat surfaces.
On uneven surfaces, lift the speaker by two people using the handles on the speaker. The correct hand placement for
carrying the speaker is very important to avoid personal injuries and/or property damage.
Note
To avoid personal injuries and/or property damage, place your hands properly on the speaker to hold and carry the speaker.
Exercise extreme caution when carrying the speaker on a slope.
Do not carry the speaker with a person, luggage, etc. on it.
Do not let children or infants be near when carrying the speaker.
If your skin remains in contact with the handle for a long time while the light is turned on, there is a risk of low-temperature burns.
To carry a speaker while it is powered on, turn the light (lighting function) off.
To place the speaker in the horizontal orientation
The speaker can be placed in the horizontal orientation as well. (Be sure to place the side with the rubber feet down.)
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Note
The water resistant performance of the speaker when placed in the vertical orientation (IPX4) is not the same as the one when in
the horizontal orientation (IPX2). For details, see Notes on water resistant feature.
Placing the speaker in the horizontal orientation automatically changes the audio output and the audio is output from the top two
tweeters.
Related Topic
Turning on/off the speaker’s light (Lighting function)
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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 power cord (mains
lead) 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
Connect the speaker to an AC outlet to charge it.
Connect the AC input jack on the speaker and an AC outlet with the supplied AC power cord (mains lead).
Battery charging starts and the CHARGE indicator lights up in orange. Charging will complete in about 3 hours* and
the indicator will turn off.
After you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) 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 water resistant 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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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 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”
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: 14
Sound: MEGA BASS on
Lighting: off
Approx. 15 hours (default)
Volume level: 14
Sound: MEGA BASS on
Lighting: on
Approx. 5 hours
Volume level: 50 (MAX.)
Sound: MEGA BASS on
Lighting: off
Approx. 3.5 hours
Volume level: 50 (MAX.)
Sound: MEGA BASS on
Lighting: on
Time required for charging the built-in rechargeable battery (while Battery Care mode is not
activated)
Approx. 3 hours*
10 minutes of charging provide approximately 3 hours of music playback.
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Volume level: 14
Sound: MEGA BASS on
Lighting: off
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” and the CHARGE indicator flashes slowly, the built-in battery is running low
and needs to be charged. While in this state, the speaker is not capable of supplying power to other devices and may
automatically turn off.
When the remaining battery decreases to such a level that the speaker cannot be turned on, you hear voice guidance
(Battery is empty.) and the speaker automatically turns off. In such a case, charge the speaker.
In the event that the CHARGE indicator flashes 3 times in orange and then the speaker turns off when the speaker is
turned on, the built-in battery is empty and needs to be charged.
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 power cord (mains
lead), 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
power cord (mains lead) as well as the jacks and ports (AC IN/USB/AUDIO IN/OPTICAL IN/MIC/GUITAR) behind the cap are not
designed for water resistant.
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.
Related Topic
Turning the power on
Notes on charging
What you can do with “Sony | Music Center”
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Time required for the empty battery to be fully charged (100%) while the speaker is turned off.
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Turning the power on
Note
When the voice guidance says “Low Battery” and the CHARGE indicator flashes slowly, the built-in battery is running low and
needs to be charged. While in this state, the speaker is not capable of supplying power to other devices and may automatically
turn off.
When the remaining battery decreases to such a level that the speaker cannot be turned on, you hear voice guidance (Battery is
empty.) and the speaker automatically turns off. In such a case, charge the speaker.
In the event that the CHARGE indicator flashes 3 times in orange and then the speaker turns off when the speaker is turned on,
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)
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 AC power cord (mains lead) and the BLUETOOTH standby
function is activated, turning off the speaker lights the (power) indicator in orange to indicate the BLUETOOTH standby function
is active*.
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 power cord (mains lead). 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. When no pairing information is stored on the speaker, for
example when the speaker is used for the first time after purchase, the BLUETOOTH standby function of the speaker
is not activated.
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
2
Tap [SRS-XV800].
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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 power cord (mains lead).)
Related Topic
Charging the speaker
Turning the power on
About the indicators
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 speaker stops power supply to the connected USB device.
The slowly flashing CHARGE indicator indicates that the built-in battery is running low and needs to be charged. While in this
state, the speaker is not capable of supplying power to other devices and may automatically turn off.
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
power cord (mains lead) as well as the jacks and ports (AC IN/USB/AUDIO IN/OPTICAL IN/MIC/GUITAR) behind the cap are not
designed for water resistant.
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 water resistant 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 PLAY/CHARGE OUTPUT port (USB) 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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