When the indicator is lit or flashing
Æ(power) indicator
Indicator status (color) Unit status
Lights up (green) The unit is turned on.
Lights up (orange) The unit is in the BLUETOOTH/
network standby mode.
Lights up (red) The unit is in the standby
mode.
Lights off The unit is in the power saving
mode.
Flashes (green) Ş When you turn on the unit,
the indicator flashes slowly
in green, and then lights up.
Ş When you press the VOLUME
–/+ buttons, the indicator
flashes once or three times
according to the volume
adjustment.
Flashes (red) A software update is failed, or
the unit is in the protect mode.
LINK indicator
Indicator status (color) Unit status
Lights up (orange) The unit is connected to a
Wi-Fi network.
Flashes (orange) The unit is in the process of
connecting to a Wi-Fi network.
Flashes (red) The network connection failed.
Lights up (red) The network connection failed,
or connection failed even
though the network setting is
complete.
NETWORK indicator
Indicator status (color) Unit status
Lights up (white) The unit is in the NETWORK
mode.
The color of the lit/flashing indicator changes
depending on the connected music service. For
details, see the Help Guide.
UPDATE indicator
Indicator status (color) Unit status
Lights up (orange) The unit detects the latest
software while connected to
the Internet.
Flashes (orange) The unit is updating the
software. During the update,
you cannot operate the unit.
Before operating the unit, please read this guide
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The serial number is located on the bottom.
Record the serial number in the space provided
below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. SRS-HG1
Serial No.
For customers in the USA
Please register this product on line at http://
www.sony.com/productregistration
Proper registration will enable us to send you
periodic updates about new products, services
and other important announcements.
Registering your product will also allow us to
contact you in the unlikely event that the
product needs adjustment or modification.
Thank you.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
ventilation opening of the appliance with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
Do not expose the appliance to naked flame
sources (for example, lighted candles).
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery
installed to an excessive heat such as sunshine,
fire or the like.
The USB AC adaptor is not disconnected from the
mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet,
even if the unit itself has been turned off.
As the main plug of USB AC adaptor is used to
disconnect the USB AC adaptor from the mains,
connect it to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should
you notice an abnormality in it, disconnect it from
the AC outlet immediately.
Please note that water doesn’t splash, this product
is not waterproof specification.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency
(RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC
radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
This equipment should be installed and operated
keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away
from person’s body.
This unit complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules
and Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This unit may not cause interference;
and
(2) This unit must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the unit.
This equipment must not be co-located or
operated in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
If you have any questions about this product, you
may call; Sony Customer Information Service
Center 1-800-222-7669 or
http://www.sony.com
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: SRS-HG1
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, San
Diego, CA92127 USA
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
Compliance with FCC requirement 15.407(c)
Data transmission is always initiated by software,
which is the passed down through the MAC,
through the digital and analog baseband, and
finally to the RF chip. Several special packets are
initiated by the MAC. These are the only ways the
digital baseband portion will turn on the RF
transmitter, which it then turns off at the end of
the packet. Therefore, the transmitter will be on
only while one of the aforementioned packets is
being transmitted. In other words, this unit
automatically discontinues transmission in case of
either absence of information to transmit or
operational failure.
Frequency Tolerance: ±12ppm
5.15-5.35 GHz band is restricted to indoor
operations only.
5.47-5.725 GHz band is restricted to indoor
operations only.
Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer,or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
For the state of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material - special handling may
apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate
For customers in Canada
This unit complies with Industry Canada’s
licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this unit may not
cause interference, and (2) this unit must accept
any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the unit.
High-power radars are allocated as primary users
(i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz
and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could
cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN
devices.
Outdoor use of the 5 GHz Wi-Fi function is
prohibited by law.
Troubleshooting
If a problem occurs while operating the unit, check
the following to resolve the problem before
consulting your nearest Sony dealer.
ŞCheck in Help Guide.
http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-hg1/h_zz/
ŞCheck information about the problem on the
customer support website.
For customers in the U.S.A.:
http://esupport.sony.com/US
For customers in Canada:
http://esupport.sony.com/CA/
ŞConnect the unit to an AC outlet via the USB AC
adaptor to charge the battery. You may be able
to resolve some issues by charging the battery.
ŞPush the RESET button on the rear of the unit
with a pointed object, such as a pin.
When pushing the RESET button without the USB
AC adaptor,the unit is turned on by pressing and
holding the Æ(power) button or connecting it to
the USB AC adaptor.
If the problem persists after doing all of the above,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Precautions
Note when using with a mobile phone
ŞFor details on operation of your mobile phone
when receiving a telephone call while
transmitting the sound using the BLUETOOTH
connection, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the mobile phone.
On safety
The nameplate and important information
concerning safety are located on the bottom
exterior of the main unit and on the surface of the
USB AC adaptor.
ŞBefore operating the unit, be sure that the
operating voltage of the unit is identical with
that of your local power supply.
Where purchased Operating voltage
All countries/regions 100 V – 240 V AC,
50 Hz/60 Hz
Notes on the USB AC adaptor
ŞWhen connecting or disconnecting the USB AC
adaptor, turn off the unit beforehand. Otherwise,
it may cause malfunction.
ŞUse only the supplied USB AC adaptor and
micro-USB cable. To avoid damaging the unit, do
not use any other USB AC adaptor.
Polarity of the plug
ŞPlug the USB AC adaptor into a nearby AC outlet.
In the case of a problem, unplug it from the AC
outlet immediately.
ŞDo not install the USB AC adaptor in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
The MAC address of Wi-Fi network is located on
the bottom exterior of this unit.
ŞBefore operating the unit, be sure that the
operating voltage of the unit is identical with
that of your local power supply.
On placement
ŞDo not set the unit in an inclined position.
ŞDo not leave the unit in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, moisture, rain or mechanical
shock.
On operation
ŞDo not insert any small objects, etc., into the
jacks or ventilation hole on the rear of the unit.
The unit may short out or malfunction.
On cleaning
ŞDo not use alcohol, benzine,or thinner to clean
the cabinet.
Others
ŞIf you have any questions or problems
concerning this unit that are not covered in this
document, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
ŞWhen disposing of or giving away this unit, make
sure to initialize it to reset all settings to the
factory defaults. For details, see the Help Guide.
On copyrights
ŞThis product is protected by certain intellectual
property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or
distribution of such technology outside of this
product is prohibited without a license from
Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
ŞiPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean
that an electronic accessory has been designed
to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone,
respectively, and has been certified by the
developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
unit or its compliance with safety and regulatory
standards. Please note that the use of this
accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect
wireless performance.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Ş“” is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
ŞWi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Access® and Wi-Fi
Alliance® are registered marks of the Wi-Fi
Alliance.
ŞWi-Fi CERTIFIED™, WPA™, WPA2™ and Wi-Fi
Protected Setup™ are marks of the Wi-Fi
Alliance.
ŞMPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson.
ŞThe N-Mark is a trademark or registered
trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States
and in other countries.
ŞThe BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are
owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by Sony Corporation is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of
their respective owners.
ŞGoogle Play and Android are trademarks of
Google Inc.
ŞGoogle Cast and the Google Cast Badge are
trademarks of Google Inc.
Ş“Xperia” and “Xperia Tablet” are trademarks of
Sony Mobile Communications AB.
ŞLDAC™ and LDAC logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
ŞDLNA™, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™
are trademarks, service marks, or certification
marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.
ŞThis product incorporates Spotify software which
is subject to 3rd party licenses found here:
https://developer.spotify.com/
esdkthird-party-licenses/
ŞSpotify and Spotify logos are trademarks of the
Spotify Group.
ŞThe unit names and product names indicated in
this document are generally the trademarks or
registered trademarks of the manufacturer.
™ and ® marks are omitted in this document.
Notes on the License
This product contains software that Sony uses
under a licensing agreement with the owner of
its copyright. We are obligated to announce the
contents of the agreement to customers under
requirement by the owner of copyright for the
software.
Please access the following URL and read the
contents of the license.
http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/sl/16/
Notice on GNU GPL/LGPL applied
software
This product contains software that is subject to
the following GNU General Public License
(hereinafter referred to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser
General Public License (hereinafter referred to
as “LGPL”). These establish that customers have
the right to acquire, modify, and redistribute the
source code of said software in accordance with
the terms of the GPL or LGPL supplied. The
source code for the above-listed software is
available on the Web.
To download, please access the following URL
then select the model name “h.ear go
(SRS-HG1)”.
URL: http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux/
Please note that Sony cannot answer or
respond to any inquiries regarding the content
of the source code.
Notes on the update
If you use this unit while connected to the
Internet via a Wi-Fi network, the unit can update
to the latest software automatically.
By updating the software, new features will be
added enabling you to experience more
convenient and stable use.
If you do not want to automatically update the
software, you can disable this function by using
the SongPal installed on your smartphone/
iPhone.
However, the software may be updated
automatically for stable use, etc., even if you
disable this function. Also, if you disable this
function, you can still update the software
manually.
For details about how to set and operate, refer
to the Help Guide.
The unit may not be operational while updating.
Disclaimer regarding services offered
by third parties
Services offered by third parties may be
changed, suspended, or terminated without
prior notice. Sony does not bear any
responsibility in these sorts of situations.
Specifications
General
Power
DC 5 V 1.5 A (using the supplied USB AC adaptor
connected to AC 100 V - 240 V, 50Hz/60 Hz power
supply) or, using built-in lithium-ion battery
Power consumption
12 W
Power consumption (during standby mode)
Less than 0.2 W
Power consumption (during BLUETOOTH/
network standby mode)
Less than 0.2 W
Usage life of lithium-ion battery for BLUETOOTH
connection (when Wi-Fi is not connected)
Approx. 12 hours*1
Usage life of lithium-ion battery for Wi-Fi
connection
Approx. 8 hours*2
Charging time of lithium-ion battery
Approx. 5 hours
Dimensions (including projecting parts and
controls)
Approx. 204 mm x 62 mm x 60 mm (8 / in x 2 / in x
2 / in) (w/h/d)
Mass
Approx. 790 g (1 lb 11.8 oz)
Supplied accessories
USB AC adaptor (1)
Micro-USB cable (1)
Operating Instructions, Warranty card (this document)
Warranty card (for customers in Canada) (1)
*1When the specified music source is used and the volume
level of the unit is set to 33. If the volume level of the unit is
set to maximum, the usage life will be approx. 4 hours. Time
may vary, depending on the temperature or conditions of
use.
*2When the specified music source is used and the volume
level of the unit is set to 33. If the volume level of the unit is
set to maximum, the usage life will be approx. 4 hours. Time
may vary, depending on the temperature or conditions of
use.
Section for USB port
Connection for a USB flash drive
Supported format*3
MP3: 32/44.1/48 kHz, 16 - 320 kbps (CBR/VBR)
Transfer speed
High-speed
Supported USB device
Mass Storage Class (MSC)
Connection for PC
Supported format*3
PCM: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz (16/24/32bit)
DSD (DSF/DSDIFF): 2.8/5.6 MHz (1bit)
*3Compatibility with all encoding/writing software,recording
devices and recording media cannot be guaranteed.
Parts and controls
LINK indicator
NETWORK indicator
BLUETOOTH indicator
USB indicator
AUDIO IN indicator
(call) button*2
EXTRA BASS button/indicator
VOLUME –button
VOLUME +button*2
CHARGE indicator
Æ (power)/ PAIRING button/indicator
N-Mark
UPDATE button/indicator, WPS button
SET UP button
STEREO PAIR button
L indicator
R indicator
AUDIO IN jack
USB port
DC IN 5V jack*1
RESET button
Grille detachment lever
FUNCTION button
Microphone
*1To charge this unit, connect the USB AC adapter to this jack.
*2(call) and VOLUME +buttons have a tactile dot.
When the indicator is lit or flashing
The color of the lit/flashing indicators indicates the condition of the any settings. For details, see Help Guide.
To check the Wi-Fi signal strength (reception sensitivity)
Press and hold the VOLUME – button and SET UP button. Depending on the signal strength, indicators Ȫto ȭ
will be lit. The number of lighting indicators is relative to the signal strength. If the signal is weak, no indicators
will be lit. For details,see the Help Guide.
Compatible iPhone/iPod models
Bluetooth technology works with iPhone 6s Plus,
iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s,
iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, iPhone 4, iPod
touch (6th generation), iPod touch (5th
generation).
Note
Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that
data recorded to iPhone/iPod is lost or damaged
when using your iPhone/iPod connected to this unit.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
D455714504
Portable Audio
LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. Only)
Sony Electronics Inc. (“Sony”) warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for the time
periods and as set forth below when purchased directly from Sony or a Sony Retailer. Pursuant to this Limited
Warranty, Sony will, at its option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product
with a new or refurbished product. For purposes of this Limited Warranty,“refurbished” means a product or part
that has been returned to its original specifications. In the event of a defect, these are your exclusive rem-
edies.
Labor: For a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase of the product (“Labor Warranty”), Sony
will, at its option, repair or replace with new or refurbished product, product determined to be defective. If Sony
elects to replace the product after this Labor Warranty has expired but while the Parts Warranty below is still in
effect, it will do so for the applicable labor charge.
Parts: For a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase of product (“Parts Warranty”), Sony will
supply new or refurbished replacement parts in exchange for parts determined to be defective.
This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with the Product. It does not cover
technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not
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Instructions: To obtain warranty service, you must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in either its original
packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection to the Sony authorized service facility specified.
It is your responsibility to backup any data, software or other materials you may have stored or pre-
served on your unit. It is likely that such data, software, or other materials will be lost or reformatted
during service and Sony will not be responsible for any such damage or loss. A dated purchase receipt
from Sony or a Sony Retailer is required. For specific instructions on how to obtain warranty service for your
product,
Visit Sony’s Web Site:
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Or call the Sony Customer Information Service Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer, call:
1-800-488-SONY (7669)
Repair / Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to any repair, replacement part or replace-
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longer. Any parts or product replaced under this Limited Warranty will become the property of Sony.
This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused by defects in material or workmanship during ordinary
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(such as fuses or batteries). This Limited Warranty is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered
or removed from the product. This Limited Warranty is valid only in the United States.
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on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Limited
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