Sony SRS-ZR5 User manual

Personal Audio System
SRS-ZR5
Using this speaker as a rear speaker (Wireless Surround)
You can enjoy surround sound by combining with products that support the Wireless
Surround function.
A Sony product (such as a sound bar/home theater system) that supports the Wireless
Surround function and two SRS-ZR5 are required.
For more information including compatible models, refer to the following URL.
http://sony.net/nasite/
Preparing for using the Wireless Surround function
Connect the speaker (SRS-ZR5) to the wireless network. For details about the wireless
network connection, see "Selecting the Wi-Fi network connection method."
Check if the software of this speaker is the latest version. For details how to check the
software version, see "Searching the latest software via a network connection."
Setting speakers to use as rear speakers (Wireless Surround)
Place the speakers at a distance 1 m (3 ft) or less from each
other, and then turn on them.
The (power) indicator lights up in green.
1
On each speaker, tap the FUNCTION button repeatedly until the
NETWORK indicator lights up.
Both speakers enter the NETWORK mode.
2
Set up the Wireless Surround function on the connecting
equipment.
3

Follow the instructions on the screen. The following operations are for a sound bar
(HT-NT5) are used as an example.
For more details, refer to the operating instructions of the connecting equipment.
Press the HOME button on the remote control.1.
Select [Setup], and then press the enter button.2.
Select [Wireless Surround], and then follow the instructions on the screen.3.
Check that the L/R indicators and LINK indicator on this speaker
light up.
4
On the connecting equipment, start playback and adjust the
volume.
5

Canceling the Wireless Surround function/using other functions
While using the Wireless Surround function, other functions (such as the Wireless Multi-
room function, Wireless Stereo function) are not available.
Press and hold the SET UP button on this speaker until a beep is heard.
The L/R indicators turn off and the Wireless Surround function is canceled. Then, the
grouping is also canceled.
Hint
You can also set the Wireless Surround function using SongPal.
Note
When using the Wireless Surround function, the automatic software update feature of the
speaker and sound bar/home theater system is not activated. To update the software, cancel
the Wireless Surround function, and then connect the speaker or sound bar/home theater
system to the wireless network.
When using the Wireless Surround function, the speaker and sound bar/home theater system
cannot be connected to the wireless network. To connect the speaker or sound bar/home
theater system to the wireless network, cancel the Wireless Surround function, and then
connect it to the wireless network.
Setting on SongPal is available when SongPal version is 4.0 or later. For more details on
SongPal, refer to the following URL.
http://info.songpal.sony.net/help/
When using the Wireless Multi-room function on this speaker, setting (grouping) for the Wireless
Surround function cannot be operated on this speaker.
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For more details, refer to the operating instructions of the connecting equipment.