Sony SRS-XB2 Reference guide

Help Guide
Personal Audio System
SRS-XB2
The following explains how to use this speaker. Select a topic from the navigation pane.
Getting Started
What you can do with the speaker
Parts and controls
Included items
Checking the contents of the box
Power source
Charging the speaker from an AC outlet
Turning the power on
Turning the power off
Using the BLUETOOTH standby function
Auto power off function
Switching the auto power off function
Making connections
BLUETOOTH

How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device
Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device
Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC)
Disconnecting the NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC)
Switching devices by One-touch (NFC)
Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 8)
Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 7)
Connecting with a paired computer (Windows 8)
Connecting with a paired computer (Windows 7)
Connecting to a portable audio device, etc.
Listening to music
BLUETOOTH device
Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection
Selecting the wireless playback quality of the speaker
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
Speaker Add function
Listening to music wirelessly with two speakers (Speaker Add function)
Switching between double mode and stereo mode (Speaker Add function)
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
Listening to music of a portable audio device, etc.
Enjoying EXTRA BASS
Phone calls
Receiving a call
Making a call
Button functions for a phone call
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
Information

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About the indicators
Notes on use
Precautions
Notes on charging
Notes on water resistant feature
How to care for the speaker when wet
What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology?
What is LDAC?
Trademarks
Customer support websites
Troubleshooting
What can I do to solve a problem?
Power supply
Unable to turn on the speaker or charge the built-in battery
The power suddenly turns off
Sound
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
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
No voice/Low voice from callers
Reset
Using the RESET button
Initializing the speaker

Table Of Contents
Help Guide SRS-XB2 i......................................................................................................................
Getting Started i.................................................................................................................................
What you can do with the speaker 1.................................................................................................
Parts and controls 2...........................................................................................................................
Included items i..................................................................................................................................
Checking the contents of the box 4.............................................................................................
Power source i...................................................................................................................................
Charging the speaker from an AC outlet 5..................................................................................
Turning the power on 7................................................................................................................
Turning the power off 8................................................................................................................
Using the BLUETOOTH standby function 9................................................................................
Auto power off function 11...........................................................................................................
Switching the auto power off function 12.....................................................................................
Making connections i.........................................................................................................................
BLUETOOTH i...................................................................................................................................
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices 13............................................
Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device 15..............................................................
Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device 18......................................................................
Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC) 20.........................................
Disconnecting the NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC) 23...........................................
Switching devices by One-touch (NFC) 24..................................................................................
Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 8) 25............................................................
Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 7) 32............................................................
Connecting with a paired computer (Windows 8) 37...................................................................
Connecting with a paired computer (Windows 7) 42...................................................................
Connecting to a portable audio device, etc. 45.................................................................................
Listening to music ii...........................................................................................................................
BLUETOOTH device ii.......................................................................................................................
Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection 47.................................................
Selecting the wireless playback quality of the speaker 49..........................................................
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 51...........................................................
Speaker Add function ii......................................................................................................................
Listening to music wirelessly with two speakers (Speaker Add function) 52...............................
Switching between double mode and stereo mode (Speaker Add function) 56..........................
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 51...........................................................
Listening to music of a portable audio device, etc. 58.......................................................................
Enjoying EXTRA BASS 60................................................................................................................
Phone calls ii.....................................................................................................................................
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Receiving a call 61............................................................................................................................
Making a call 64.................................................................................................................................
Button functions for a phone call 67..................................................................................................
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 51.................................................................
Information ii......................................................................................................................................
About the indicators 68......................................................................................................................
Notes on use iii..................................................................................................................................
Precautions 70.............................................................................................................................
Notes on charging 72..................................................................................................................
Notes on water resistant feature 73.............................................................................................
How to care for the speaker when wet 75...................................................................................
What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology? 76..........................................................................
What is LDAC? 78.......................................................................................................................
Trademarks 79..................................................................................................................................
Customer support websites 80..........................................................................................................
Troubleshooting iii.............................................................................................................................
What can I do to solve a problem? 81...............................................................................................
Power supply iii..................................................................................................................................
Unable to turn on the speaker or charge the built-in battery 82..................................................
The power suddenly turns off 83.................................................................................................
Sound iii.............................................................................................................................................
No sound/Sound from only one speaker/Low sound level 84.....................................................
Distorted sound/Humming or noise in the speaker output 85......................................................
Sound becomes low while in use 86...........................................................................................
BLUETOOTH iii.................................................................................................................................
Unable to pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device 87.........................................................
Unable to connect the speaker to a BLUETOOTH device with One-touch
connection (NFC) 88...................................................................................................................
Unable to connect a BLUETOOTH device with the speaker in the Speaker
Add function 89............................................................................................................................
No voice/Low voice from callers 90.............................................................................................
Reset iii..............................................................................................................................................
Using the RESET button 91........................................................................................................
Initializing the speaker 92............................................................................................................
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Help Guide
Personal Audio System
SRS-XB2
What you can do with the speaker
One-touch connection (NFC)
BLUETOOTH Ver. 3.0
Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles*1: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
By connecting the speaker with a smartphone via BLUETOOTH, you can talk hands-free using the built-in microphone and
speaker.
“Noise suppression” and “Echo cancellation” enable phone calls with high-quality sound.
Noise suppression: Noise picked up by the speaker is suppressed, so the caller will hear your voice with less noise.
Echo cancellation: By reducing sound from the speaker picked up by the speaker microphone, echoes generated by the
caller’s phone will be suppressed.
You can enjoy up to about 12 hours*2*3 of continuous wireless music playback with the built-in lithium ion rechargeable
battery.
BLUETOOTH standby function
External input jack: AUDIO IN
Charging the speaker by connecting the USB AC adaptor supplied
By connecting two SRS-XB2 speakers via BLUETOOTH, you can play audio in either stereo mode (stereo sound) or double
mode.
The speaker has a water resistant specification*4*5 of IPX5*6 as specified in “Degrees of protection against ingress of water” of
the IEC60529 “Ingress Protection Rating (IP Code).”
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BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the purpose of BLUETOOTH communication between devices.
*1
The battery life may vary depending on the ambient temperature or conditions of use. The method of estimating the battery life has been changed since
2015.
*2
When the specified music source is used and the volume level of the speaker is set to 10. If the volume level of the speaker is set to maximum, the
usage life will be approx. 3 hours. Time may vary, depending on the temperature or conditions of use.
*3
Requires that the cap is fastened securely.
*4
The supplied accessories are not water resistant.
*5
IPX5 (Degree of protection against jets of water): The system has been tested and found to remain functional after exposure to direct jet streams of
water using a nozzle of 6.3 mm (about 1/4 in) internal diameter from any direction where approximately 12.5 L/ min of water is applied for a period of
more than 3 minutes from a distance of about 3 meters (about 10 ft).
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Parts and controls
(power) button/indicator
1. CHARGE indicator
2. –/+ (volume) buttons
3. EXTRA BASS button/indicator
4. (BLUETOOTH) PAIRING button/indicator
5. (call) button
6. N-mark
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Microphone
8.
ADD button
9. L(left)/R(right) indicators
10
.Cap
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.AUDIO IN jack
12
.DC IN 5V jack
13
.RESET button
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Checking the contents of the box
After opening the package, check that all items in the list below are included in the package.
If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
Personal audio system (SRS-XB2)
Micro-USB cable
USB AC adaptor
Plug (depending on your region/country)
Operating Instructions
Provides you with instructions on how to connect the speaker with BLUETOOTH devices and basic operations.
Reference Guide
Provides you with precautions and product specifications.
Warranty card (depending on your region/country)
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Charging the speaker from an AC outlet
The speaker can be operated by connecting it to an AC outlet via USB AC adaptor (supplied) or built-in battery (rechargeable).
Before using the speaker for the first time, be sure to charge the battery by connecting the speaker to an AC outlet via the
supplied USB AC adaptor.
You can operate the speaker by battery instead of the USB AC adaptor by charging the speaker before use.
Make sure that the speaker is turned off.
1
Connect the USB AC adaptor (supplied) to the micro-USB cable (supplied).
2
Connect the micro-USB cable to the DC IN 5V jack.
3
Plug the USB AC adaptor to an AC outlet.
Do not use any USB AC adaptor or micro-USB cable other than the supplied ones.
The CHARGE indicator lights up in orange while charging. Charging is completed in about four hours*1 and the indicator
turns off.
If the CHARGE indicator stays turned off when the speaker power is off and connected to an AC outlet, the built-in lithium
ion battery is fully charged. Once the battery is fully charged, it will not be charged furthermore even if the speaker is kept
connected to an AC outlet.
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Time that is required to charge the empty battery to its full capacity.
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Battery life (when using the BLUETOOTH connection)
About 12 hours*2*3.
The time stated above may vary depending on the ambient temperature or conditions of use.
When the battery is running low
When the CHARGE indicator flashes slowly in orange, the battery is running low and needs to be charged.
If the CHARGE indicator flashes three times in orange and turns off when you turn on the speaker, the battery is empty and
needs to be charged.
For customers in Europe, Asia and Latin America
The shape of the USB AC adaptor is slight different from the illustration and alternative plugs are supplied. Attach a plug
appropriate to your country/region to the USB AC adaptor beforehand.
Hint
A speaker that is in use can be charged if it is connected to an AC outlet, though the CHARGE indicator does not light up. In this case, it may take
longer to charge the battery than when the speaker is turned off depending on the conditions of use. Therefore, it is recommended that you turn off
the speaker when charging.
Note
When you use the speaker at a loud volume, the 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 battery to its full capacity.
When you use the speaker at a loud volume for a long time, the 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 battery to its full capacity.
When you switch the power source between an AC outlet and battery by connecting/disconnecting the USB AC adaptor, the speaker may stop
sound output for a short while. This is not a malfunction.
The maximum power output will be lower when the battery is running low.
Even if you do not intend to use the speaker for a long time, charge the battery to its full capacity once every six months to maintain its
performance.
In an extremely cold or hot environment, charging stops for safety. Try charging the battery again within the operating temperature of between 5
°C and 35 °C (41 °F and 95 °F).
Related Topic
Turning the power on
Notes on charging
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The method of estimating the battery life has been changed since 2015.
*2
When the specified music source is used and the volume level of the speaker is set to 10. If the volume level of the speaker is set to maximum, the
usage life will be approx. 3 hours. Time may vary, depending on the temperature or conditions of use.
*3
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Turning the power on
Hint
When you turn on the speaker for the first time after purchase, the EXTRA BASS function is on, and the indicator on the EXTRA BASS button
lights up in white.
Note
If the CHARGE indicator flashes three times in orange and turns off when you turn on the speaker, the battery is empty and needs to be charged.
When the CHARGE indicator flashes slowly in orange, the battery is running low and needs to be charged. In this condition, the volume of the
speaker may become low. Before charging the speaker, make sure to turn it off.
Related Topic
Turning the power off
Charging the speaker from an AC outlet
Enjoying EXTRA BASS
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Press the (power) button.
The (power) indicator lights up in green.
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Turning the power off
Hint
When you turn off the speaker 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 function
Using the BLUETOOTH standby function
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Press the (power) button.
The (power) indicator turns 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 can be set only when the speaker is connected to an AC outlet via the USB AC adaptor.
When the speaker is being powered by the built-in battery only, the BLUETOOTH standby function is not available.
If pairing information is not stored in the speaker, such is the case when the speaker is used for the first time after purchase,
the speaker will not enter the BLUETOOTH standby mode.
To turn off the BLUETOOTH standby function
Perform step 1 to 2 above again and press and hold the (power) button over four seconds until the (power) indicator turns
off. The BLUETOOTH standby function is turned off and the speaker will turn off.
Connect the speaker to the AC outlet.
1
Turn on the speaker.
The (power) indicator lights up in green.
2
Press and hold the (power) button for at least four seconds until the (power) indicator lights up in
orange.
The speaker turns off and enters the BLUETOOTH standby mode.
When the speaker is accessed by a BLUETOOTH device, the speaker turns on automatically and starts the BLUETOOTH
connection.
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Hint
The (power) indicator lights up in orange while the speaker is turned off when the BLUETOOTH standby function is activated.
Related Topic
Turning the power on
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
About the indicators
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Auto power off function
If the speaker satisfies the following conditions for 15 minutes, it turns off automatically.
When the speaker is in BLUETOOTH mode
No operation on the speaker.
No BLUETOOTH connection has been established between the speaker and a smartphone or mobile phone via HFP/HSP.
HFP and HSP are types of BLUETOOTH profiles.
HSP (Headset Profile): Allows calling/cellular phone operation.
HFP (Hands-Free Profile): Allows hands-free calling/cellular phone operation.
No music (sound) is played when the speaker is connected to a BLUETOOTH device.
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.
Related Topic
Switching the auto power off function
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Switching the auto power off function
You can switch the auto power off function on/off. At the time of purchase, the setting is on.
Related Topic
Auto power off function
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Connect the speaker to the USB AC adaptor, and turn off the power.
1
Press and hold the +button and the –button at the same time for at least five seconds.
When the auto power off function switches to off, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes three times in white.
When the function switches to on, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes twice in white.
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How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
You can enjoy music and hands-free calling with the speaker wirelessly by using your device’s BLUETOOTH function.
Before operating the speaker, be sure to do the following:
Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 m (3 ft) of the speaker.
Charge the battery of the speaker sufficiently or connect the speaker to an AC outlet.
Stop playback on a BLUETOOTH device to avoid sudden loud sound output from the speaker.
Prepare the operating instructions supplied with the BLUETOOTH device for reference.
Pairing the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device
Pairing is the process required to mutually register the information on BLUETOOTH devices to be connected wirelessly.
It is necessary to pair a device with the speaker to be able to make a BLUETOOTH connection for the first time.
Select your situation from the following two connecting patterns. The method is the same, even when pairing a second device or
more.
Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device
Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC)
Connecting the speaker with the paired device
Once the BLUETOOTH devices are paired, there is no need to pair them again. To connect a device already paired, refer to the
following topic.
Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device
Connecting the speaker with an NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC)
By touching the speaker with an NFC-compatible device such as a smartphone or Walkman,etc., the speaker is turned on
automatically and then proceeds to pairing and making a BLUETOOTH connection. For details, refer to the following topics.
Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC)
Disconnecting the NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC)
Switching devices by One-touch (NFC)
Compatible smartphones
NFC-compatible smartphones with Android 2.3.3 or later installed
Compatible Walkman models
NFC-compatible Walkman models*
Even if your Walkman is compatible with the NFC function, it may not be able to make a BLUETOOTH connection with the speaker by one touch. For
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NFC NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology enabling short-range wireless communication between various devices,
such as smartphones and IC tags.
Thanks to the NFC function, data communication - for example, BLUETOOTH pairing - can be achieved easily by simply
touching NFC-compatible devices together (i.e., at the N-mark symbol or location designated on each device).
Note
Once the BLUETOOTH devices are paired, there is no need to pair them again, except in the following cases:
Pairing information has been deleted after repair, etc.
The speaker is already paired with eight devices and another device is to be paired.
The speaker can be paired with up to eight devices. If a new device is paired after eight devices have already been paired, the paired device
with the oldest connection time is replaced by the new one.
When the pairing information of the speaker has been deleted from the BLUETOOTH device.
When the speaker is initialized, all pairing information is deleted.
The speaker can be paired with multiple devices, but can only play music from one paired device at a time.
When an audio cable is connected to the speaker’s AUDIO IN jack while the speaker and the BLUETOOTH device have been connected via
BLUETOOTH connection, sound from the BLUETOOTH-connected device is not output from the speaker (the hands-free function is available). To
listen to music from the BLUETOOTH device, disconnect the audio cable from the speaker's AUDIO IN jack.
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details on the compatible models, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your Walkman.
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Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device
The speaker can be paired with up to eight BLUETOOTH devices.
When pairing with two or more BLUETOOTH devices, 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 ft) of the speaker.
Charge the battery of the speaker sufficiently or connect the speaker to an AC outlet.
Stop playback on a BLUETOOTH device to avoid sudden loud sound output from the speaker.
Prepare the operating instructions supplied with the BLUETOOTH device for reference.
Turn on the speaker.
The (power) indicator lights up in green.
The (BLUETOOTH) indicator begins to flash in white.
When you turn on the speaker for the first time after purchase, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator will begin to flash quickly
in white and the speaker enters pairing mode automatically by just turning on the speaker. Proceed to step 3.
When you turn on the speaker, the speaker tries to make a BLUETOOTH connection with the last connected
BLUETOOTH device. If the device is nearby and its BLUETOOTH function is on, the BLUETOOTH connection is
established automatically and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator stays lit. When you want to connect another BLUETOOTH
device, terminate the current BLUETOOTH connection by operating the currently connected BLUETOOTH device.
1
Press and hold the (BLUETOOTH) PAIRING button until you hear beeps and the
(BLUETOOTH) indicator begins to flash quickly in white.
The speaker enters pairing mode.
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