Sony SRS-HG10, h.ear go 2 Help Manual

Help Guide

Wireless Speaker

h.ear go 2 (SRS-HG10)

The following explains how to use this speaker.

The content referenced in the Operating Instructions is described in detail through the following links.

Installing “Sony | Music Center”

“Sony | Music Center” is an application for controlling Sony audio devices which are compatible with “Sony | Music Center,” by your smartphone or iPhone.

Connecting by using “Sony | Music Center”

This section explains how to connect the speaker to a Wi-Fi network.

Playback via a network (Internet music streaming service)

You can stream music from the Internet using “Sony | Music Center.”

Playback via a network (Wireless Multi-room, Wireless Surround, Wireless Stereo)

Enjoy music in any room via Wi-Fi. You can listen to your favorite music stored in your PC or smartphone, or from music streaming services by using “Sony | Music Center,” in different rooms with high sound quality.

Getting Started

Parts and controls

Power source/Charging

Charging the battery

Turning the power on

Using the BLUETOOTH®/Network standby mode

Auto Power Off (Auto Standby) mode

Using “Sony | Music Center”

About “Sony | Music Center”

Installing “Sony | Music Center”

Main setting items of “Sony | Music Center”

Wi-Fi network connection (“Sony | Music Center”)

Listening to music on a device connected to the home network（“Sony | Music Center”）

Listening with multiple speakers (Wireless Multi-room, Wireless Surround, Wireless Stereo)

Listening to music on a PC

Without a Wi-Fi network

Connecting via a USB cable

Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection)

With a Wi-Fi network

Using “Windows Media Player” (Windows 7 or later)

Using other music playback software

Listening to music on a smartphone such as an Xperia or WALKMAN® equipped with Android

Without a Wi-Fi network

Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection)

Connecting via an audio cable (with stereo mini plugs/no resistance)

With a Wi-Fi network

Using “Sony | Music Center”

Listening to music on an Xperia compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats

Without a Wi-Fi network

Connecting via a USB cable

Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection)

Connecting via an audio cable (with stereo mini plugs/no resistance)

With a Wi-Fi network

Using “Sony | Music Center”

Listening to music on an iPhone/iPod touch

Without a Wi-Fi network

Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection)

Connecting via an audio cable (with stereo mini plugs/no resistance)

With a Wi-Fi network

Using “Sony | Music Center”

Listening to music on a WALKMAN®

Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection)

Connecting via an audio cable (with stereo mini plugs/no resistance)

Listening to music on a WALKMAN® compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats

Connecting via a USB cable

Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection)

Connecting via an audio cable (with stereo mini plugs/no resistance)

Listening to music from an Internet music service

Without a Wi-Fi network (PC)

Connecting via a USB cable

Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection)

Without a Wi-Fi network (Smartphone)

Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection)

With a Wi-Fi network

Using “Sony | Music Center” (Chromecast built-in)

Connections

Wi-Fi network connection

Selecting the Wi-Fi network connection method

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button of the wireless router

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using a PC connected wirelessly

How to turn off the Wi-Fi network/BLUETOOTH function

Wireless Surround/Wireless Stereo connection

Using this speaker as a rear speaker (Wireless Surround)

Connecting two speakers (Wireless Stereo)

BLUETOOTH connection (pairing)

How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices

Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device

Pairing and connecting with a PC (Windows 10)

Pairing and connecting with a PC (Windows 8.1)

Pairing and connecting with a PC (Windows 7)

BLUETOOTH connection (NFC)

Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by one touch (NFC)

BLUETOOTH connection (with a paired device)

Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device

Connecting with a paired PC (Windows 10)

Connecting with a paired PC (Windows 8.1)

Connecting with a paired PC (Windows 7)

Speaker Add function

Connecting two speakers (Speaker Add function)

Switching between double mode and stereo mode (Speaker Add function)

Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)

USB device

Connecting a WALKMAN® compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats

Connecting an Xperia compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats

AUDIO IN

Connecting to a portable audio device, etc.

Settings

Network

Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 10)

Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 8.1)

Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 7)

USB

Connecting a PC/Installing the dedicated driver

Listening

Network

Listening to music on a PC via a network (“Windows Media Player”)

Listening to music on a PC via a network (“Windows Media Player” with “Sony | Music Center” operation)

Listening with multiple speakers (Wireless Multi-room, Wireless Surround, Wireless Stereo)

Listening to an Internet music service (Spotify)

BLUETOOTH

Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec)

Listening to music on a device via a BLUETOOTH connection

Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)

USB

Listening to music on a WALKMAN® compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats

Listening to music on an Xperia compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats

Listening to music on a PC

AUDIO IN

Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc.

Phone calls

Receiving a call

Making a call

Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)

Button functions for a phone call

Using the voice assist function

Using the voice assist function (Google app)

Using the voice assist function (Siri)

Listening to High-Resolution Audio format files

About High-Resolution Audio format files

Installing “Hi-Res Audio Player” to a PC

Listening to High-Resolution Audio format files via a network

Information

Specifications

About the indicators

Compatible devices and operating systems

Compatible iPhone/iPod touch models

Compatible WALKMAN® models

Compatible operating systems (Windows)

Compatible operating systems (Mac)

Compatible DLNA devices

Compatible BLUETOOTH devices

Compatible USB devices

Software update

Updating the pre-installed software

Update method 1: Automatic update via the Internet

Update method 2: Manual update via the Internet

Searching the latest software via a network connection

Wi-Fi signal strength

Checking the Wi-Fi signal strength (reception sensitivity)

Notes on use

Precautions

What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology?

What is LDAC?

About the voice guidance

Trademarks

Important information on software

Notes on software

Support website

Customer support websites

Troubleshooting

What can I do to solve a problem?

Power supply/Charging

Unable to turn on the speaker or charge the built-in battery

Any button on the speaker cannot be operated

The power suddenly turns off

The power indicator flashes in red

The CHARGE indicator flashes

Sound

No sound/Sound from only one speaker/Low sound level

Distorted sound/humming or noise from the speaker

The volume is getting smaller while using

Network connection

The speaker cannot connect to the network (Other equipment on the network cannot find or recognize the speaker)

Unable to connect to a network via a Wi-Fi connection

Unable to connect to a network via a Wi-Fi connection (even though a correct SSID is selected)

The speaker cannot connect to a network using the UPDATE/WPS button

The speaker does not appear in the device list of the PC's music playback application

The speaker does not appear in the device select screen of “Sony | Music Center”

The speaker cannot connect to music services

The controller cannot find the speaker (The controller cannot browse the contents of the speaker)

Music started automatically (home network)

The sound is interrupted

Playback does not start

BLUETOOTH

Smartphone, iPhone, etc. cannot be paired

Unable to connect the speaker to a BLUETOOTH device with One-touch (NFC)

There is no sound (BLUETOOTH)

Distorted sound/humming or noise from the speaker

USB device

An unsupported USB device is connected

There is no sound (USB)

There is noise, skipping, or distorted sound

Playback does not start

Playback does not start from the first track

Software update

Updating the pre-installed software

Update method 1: Automatic update via the Internet

Update method 2: Manual update via the Internet

Searching the latest software via a network connection

Reset

Reset the speaker

Initializing the speaker

Disposal and transfer

Disposing of or giving away this speaker

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Parts and controls

Top and bottom

Rear

(power) button with indicator

Press and hold for 8 seconds to reset the speaker.

CHARGE indicator2. –/+ (volume) buttons The

(power) indicator flashes 3 times when reaching maximum or minimum volume.

The + (volume) button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as reference when operating the speaker.

EXTRA BASS button with indicator/ PAIRING button

Press to set sound effects. It is set off by default at time of purchase. While the speaker is turned on, press and hold for more than 3 seconds to switch to BLUETOOTH pairing mode.

(play) button/ (call) button

Operate to play/pause/skip/go back. Press to receive a call. It has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the speaker.

AUDIO IN indicator6. USB indicator7. BLUETOOTH indicator8. NETWORK indicator9. LINK indicator10. N-Mark Touch this mark with an NFC (FeliCa) compatible device.

11.

Speaker grille12. (Bottom) Grille detachment lever Removes the front speaker grille.

13.

FUNCTION button Press to change the speaker modes in the following order:

14.

Microphone Built in for a hands-free call.

15.

Related Topic

About the indicators

Using this speaker as a rear speaker (Wireless Surround)

Connecting two speakers (Wireless Stereo)

Connecting two speakers (Speaker Add function)

AUDIO IN jack Connect to the headphone jack of a portable audio devices, etc., using a commercially-available audio cable (with stereo mini plugs/no resistance).

16.

USB port

Connect to a PC or High-Resolution Audio compatible WALKMAN® or Xperia.

17.

DC IN 5V jack18.

(right)/ (left) indicator

Lights up when Speaker Add function, Wireless Surround function*1 or Wireless Stereo function*1 is used.

19.

STEREO PAIR button

Press to use Speaker Add function or Wireless Stereo function*1 with two speakers.

20.

SET UP button

Press to use Stereo Mode function with two speakers or to use Wireless Surround function*1 by combining the speaker with other audio devices.

21.

UPDATE button with indicator/WPS button

Indicates the status of the speaker's software update. After pressing and holding for 2 seconds when the indicator is lit, the speaker beeps and the software update starts. If your wireless router has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) button, you can use this button to connect to the

network*2. If your wireless router has an AOSS button, it can be used as a Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) button. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your wireless router.

22.

For more details, refer to the following URL.

http://sony.net/nasite

Not available while the UPDATE indicator is lit

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Charging the battery

You can operate the speaker by connecting to the AC outlet with the supplied USB AC adaptor or by using the built-in lithium-ion battery (rechargeable). Before turning on the speaker for the first time, be sure to charge the speaker for more than 1 hour. When the battery is charged, you can use the speaker without using the USB AC adaptor.

Lifespan of a lithium-ion battery

When making a BLUETOOTH (SBC) connection: Approx. 12 hours (at normal playback)

When connected to a network: Approx. 8 hours (at normal playback)

When the battery is running low

When the CHARGE indicator flashes slowly, the built-in battery is running low and needs to be charged. Charge the speaker for more than 1 hour by connecting it to an AC outlet via the USB AC adaptor.

Connect the supplied USB AC adaptor and micro-USB cable.

Connect the micro-USB cable to a DC IN 5V jack.

Connect the USB AC adaptor to an AC outlet.

Do not use other than the supplied USB AC adaptor, micro-USB cable, and AC power cord. According to your country or region, connect the AC power cord and plug adaptor to the USB AC adaptor.

When the speaker is connected to an AC outlet via the USB AC adaptor, charging starts and the CHARGE indicator

lights up in orange. Charging is completed in about 5 hours*1 and the indicator turns off.

When the speaker is turned off, time that is required to charge the empty battery to its full capacity.

When the specified music source is used, the BLUETOOTH device is set to the maximum volume, and the volume level of the speaker is set to

43. The battery life when the volume level of the speaker is set to maximum will be about 4 hours.

When the specified music source is used, the network device is set to the maximum volume, and the volume level of the speaker is set to 43. The battery life when the volume level of the speaker is set to maximum will be about 4 hours.

Hint

Even when listening to music from the speaker, you can charge the speaker if it is connected to the AC outlet. However, it is recommended to turn off the speaker for charging because the charging time may become longer.

The voice guidance for the remaining battery capacity can be turned on or off by using the dedicated app “Sony | Music Center.”

Note

When you switch the power source between an AC outlet and battery by connecting/disconnecting the USB AC adaptor, sound output will stop for a short while. This is not a malfunction.

If you use the speaker at a high volume, the battery power may reduce even when connected to an AC outlet. When using the speaker while charging the battery, turn the volume to low. Otherwise, turn off the speaker and charge it for at least 1 hour.

If you use the speaker at a high volume for a long time, the battery power and the volume may reduce even when connected to an AC outlet. This is not a malfunction. In this case, turn off the speaker and charge it for at least 1 hour.

When the battery life is low (CHARGE indicator flashes), the maximum output level of the speaker becomes low.

In a very high or low temperature, charging the battery will be stopped for its safety. If the charging continues for a long time, the charging may be stopped. Charge the battery in the usable temperature range (5 °C to 35 °C).

If you do not intend to use the speaker for a long time, charge the battery to its full capacity once every 6 months to maintain its performance.

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Turning the power on

Hint

The LINK indicator may also begin to flash or light up when the speaker is turned on.

When you turn on the speaker in the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode, the speaker turns on automatically by operating a BLUETOOTH device or network device, and then the BLUETOOTH or network connection starts (only when using the USB AC adaptor).

The voice guidance for the remaining battery capacity (BATT Level) can be turned off by selecting [Setting] - [Power Option] [BATT Level] - [Off] on the menu of “Sony | Music Center.”

Note

When the CHARGE indicator flashes, this indicates that the built-in battery is running low and needs to be charged. Charge the speaker for at least 1 hour by connecting it to an AC outlet via the USB AC adaptor.

Related Topic

About the indicators

Using the BLUETOOTH®/Network standby mode

About the voice guidance

Press the

(power) button.

The

(power) indicator lights up in green.

It may take a while before the speaker turns on. Depending on the remaining power of the built-in battery, the voice guidance is output from the speaker as follows. “Battery fully charged” “Battery about 80%” “Battery about 60%” “Battery about 40%” “Battery about 20%” “Battery level low, please charge” “Battery level low” (While the speaker is charging)

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Using the BLUETOOTH®/Network standby mode

If the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode is on, the speaker turns on when a BLUETOOTH device or network device is operated. The start-up time becomes shorter and the speaker will become operational sooner than in normal start-up. The BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode can be set only when the speaker is connected to an AC outlet via the USB AC adaptor (supplied). When the speaker is being powered by the built-in battery only, the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode is not available.

To turn off the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode

With the speaker turned on, press and hold the FUNCTION button and the SET UP button simultaneously until the (power) indicator turns off. The BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode is turned off.

Hint

If the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode is on, the

(power) indicator lights up in orange when the speaker turns off.

The BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode can be set to on or off by using the dedicated app “Sony | Music Center.”

Connect the speaker to the AC outlet via the USB AC adaptor, then turn the speaker on.

The

(power) indicator lights up in green.

Press and hold the FUNCTION button and the SET UP button simultaneously until the

(power) indicator

lights up in orange.

The speaker turns off and enters the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode. If you operate a network device or BLUETOOTH device to connect to the speaker, the speaker turns on automatically and connection starts.

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Auto Power Off (Auto Standby) mode

The speaker powers off automatically if the speaker remains in any of the following states for 15 minutes. Auto power off (auto standby) mode is set to on at time of purchase.

BLUETOOTH mode

No operation of the speaker. No connect/disconnect operations to the speaker from a mobile phone (smartphone/iPhone) via BLUETOOTH using HFP/HSP. HFP/HSP are types of BLUETOOTH profile. HSP (Headset Profile): It enables calls and operations on phone. HFP (Hands-free Profile): It enables hands-free calls and operations on phone. No music (audio) is played.

NETWORK/USB/AUDIO IN mode

No operation of the speaker. No music (audio) is played.

Hint

The auto power off (auto standby) mode can be turned off by using “Sony | Music Center.”

The auto power off (auto standby) mode may not work depending on the connecting device during the AUDIO IN mode.

Related Topic

Main setting items of “Sony | Music Center”

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About “Sony | Music Center”

“Sony | Music Center” is an application for controlling Sony audio devices which are compatible with “Sony | Music Center,” by your smartphone etc. For more details about “Sony | Music Center,” refer to the following website.

http://www.sony.net/smcqa/

What you can do with this application

Play back music files, including High-Resolution Audio files saved on smartphones, etc. Play back music files, including High-Resolution Audio files saved on devices (PC, server, etc.) on your home network. Use Internet music services (Chromecast built-in) Sound quality settings and equalizer adjustment Check the battery level of the rechargeable battery built in to the speaker Power option settings (auto power off (auto standby) mode/the voice guidance for the remaining battery capacity) BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode settings Change the BLUETOOTH mode and the AUDIO IN mode Select the BLUETOOTH Codec (audio streaming playback quality) Form groups with other devices (Speaker Add function/Wireless Multi-room function/Wireless stereo function/Wireless surround function)

...etc.

Note

What you can control with “Sony | Music Center” varies depending on the connected device. The specification and design of the application may change without notice.

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Installing “Sony | Music Center”

Install “Sony | Music Center” to your smartphone, etc. from Google Play or App Store.

Note

Use the latest “Sony | Music Center.” If you cannot connect the speaker and your smartphone, etc., or sound is not output from the speaker, uninstall “Sony | Music Center” and try to make a BLUETOOTH connection again. For details, refer to Google Play or App Store.

Download “Sony | Music Center” from Google Play or App Store and install it to your smartphone, etc.

After finishing installation, start “Sony | Music Center.”

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Main setting items of “Sony | Music Center”

You can configure Sound settings, Power Option settings, BLUETOOTH Codec settings, Chromecast built-in settings, etc.

Below is the list of main setting items of “Sony | Music Center.”

Sound settings

Item Description

ClearAudio+

You can enjoy ClearAudio+ (Sony's recommended sound quality). ClearAudio+ is set as default at time of purchase.

Equalizer You can set the sound quality according to the music genre.

Power Option settings

Other settings

Item Description

DSEE HX

This function enables enhancement* of the sound quality (equivalent to High-Resolution) for compressed audio files and restores high-range sound lost during the compression process. [Auto] is set as default at time of purchase, which effectively enhances compressed audio, while High-Resolution Audio can be enjoyed in its original state.

It extends up to 192 kHz / 24 bit equivalent.

Item Description

Auto Standby

If no operation is performed on the speaker for more than 15 minutes, the speaker powers off automatically auto power off.

BATT Level (Voice)

Set whether or not to enable the voice guidance that informs you of the remaining battery capacity (BATT level) when the speaker is on.

Chromecast built-in

Item Description

Bluetooth Codec

Auto: Setting that prioritizes sound quality. The optimal codec is automatically selected from among AAC, LDAC, and SBC. SBC: Setting that prioritizes stable connection.

Item Description

Learn how to Cast Links to the page describing how to set up Chromecast built-in.

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Wi-Fi network connection (“Sony | Music Center”)

You can connect the speaker to a Wi-Fi network using “Sony | Music Center.” First, make a BLUETOOTH connection between the speaker and a smartphone/iPhone. Then configure the Wi-Fi network settings. Wi-Fi network settings in “Sony | Music Center” are sent from your smartphone/iPhone to the speaker via BLUETOOTH communication. Complete step

within 15 minutes after turning on the speaker. If the speaker is not operated for more than 15

minutes, it will turn off automatically by the auto power off (auto standby) mode.

Note

While performing Wi-Fi network setting according to procedures below, the setting information of your Wi-Fi network will not be protected until the setting is complete. After completing the setting, setting information of your Wi-Fi network will be protected again by setting the wireless LAN security.

Place your speaker as close as possible to the wireless router.

Connect your smartphone to your wireless router.1. Record the SSID and password of the wireless router for reference. Some wireless routers have multiple SSIDs. Be sure to record the SSID which your smartphone is connected to. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your wireless router.

Make a BLUETOOTH connection.

For NFC-compatible smartphones

Unlock the smartphone screen, turn on the NFC function, and then establish BLUETOOTH connection between the speaker and smartphone with one touch (NFC). Keep touching the smartphone to the N-Mark (

) of the speaker until the smartphone responds.

For smartphones not compatible with NFC

See “Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device.”

For iPhone/iPod

See “How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices.” If [Share Wi-Fi Settings?] is displayed, tap [Allow].

Connect to a Wi-Fi network following the instructions on the screen of “Sony | Music Center.”

Note

To download the app, you may have to pay a communication fee, depending on your Internet contract.

When you connect the speaker to a Wi-Fi network for the first time after purchase, or after you initialize the speaker, the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode is turned on automatically.

“Sony | Music Center” will automatically start up when BLUETOOTH connection is completed. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Check that the LINK indicator on the speaker lights up in orange.

When the Wi-Fi connection is completed, the LINK indicator lights up in orange. Depending on the environment, it may take more than a minute for the LINK indicator to light up.

Connection is completed.

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Listening to music on a device connected to the home network（“Sony | Music Center”）

Operating from the “Sony | Music Center” home screen

Functions supported by the speaker are listed, and can be used for operation/configuration. Below is a list of the main functions. For details, refer to the Help page in “Sony | Music Center.”

http://www.sony.net/smcqa/

Listening to music on a PC via a Wi-Fi network

Play back music stored in your home network's PC via Wi-Fi network. You can use “Sony | Music Center” as a DLNA controller, then operate it for playback.

Item Description

My Library

Play back music files (including high-resolution audio) stored in your smartphone/iPhone, etc.

USB DAC

Play back music files stored in USB devices (PC, WALKMAN®, Xperia, etc.). Connect through the speaker USB port, and operate from the connected USB device for playback.

Home Network

See “Listening with multiple speakers (Wireless Multi-room, Wireless Surround, Wireless Stereo).”

Settings

Use to configure Sound settings, Power Option settings, BLUETOOTH Codec settings, Chromecast built-in settings, etc. See “Main setting items of “Sony | Music Center”.”

Set the PC as a DLNA server beforehand.

For details on the setting method, see the Related Topic below.

Select [Home Network] on the home screen of “Sony | Music Center” with the smartphone and select the DLNA server you have set from the sever list.

Note

When you use “Sony | Music Center” as a DLNA controller, you cannot adjust the volume with the connected device. Adjust the volume with the application or speaker.

Listening to Internet music services

You can use an Internet music service. To use Chromecast built-in, refer to [Setting] – [Chromecast built-in] – [Learn how to Cast]. Check how to use the service and install an application compatible with Chromecast built-in. Also refer to the Help page in “Sony | Music Center.”

http://www.sony.net/smcqa/

Listening to music with multiple speakers

By combining speakers of compatible model, you can enjoy your favorite music in various styles via a Wi-Fi network. For more details about compatible models and available function, see “Listening with multiple speakers (Wireless Multi-

room, Wireless Surround, Wireless Stereo).”

Related Topic

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)

Compatible DLNA devices

Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 10)

Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 8.1)

Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 7)

Listening to music on a PC via a network (“Windows Media Player” with “Sony | Music Center” operation)

Select the folder or audio file which has music you want to listen.

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Listening with multiple speakers (Wireless Multi-room, Wireless Surround, Wireless Stereo)

You can enjoy listening to your favorite music in various styles by wireless speaker combinations.

Compatible models

For more details about Wireless Surround and Wireless Stereo functions, and compatible models for Wireless Surround and Wireless Stereo functions, refer to the following URL.

http://sony.net/nasite/

Enjoying music using multiple speakers

The Wireless Multi-room function, Wireless Surround function, and Wireless Stereo function are available. To switch between functions, cancel the function you are using, and then operate for the other function. To cancel a function, operate on “Sony | Music Center.” For the Wireless Surround function or Wireless Stereo function, you can also cancel the function by pressing and holding the SET UP button on the rear of the speaker until a beep is heard. The (right)/ (left) indicators turn off, and the function is canceled. The grouping is also canceled.

Note

You can enjoy the Wireless Multi-room function, Wireless Surround function and Wireless Stereo function only on the network connection via Wi-Fi. These functions are not available with BLUETOOTH connection.

To play back music stored on a PC, the DLNA server function is required on the PC. For more information, refer to the operating instructions for the PC.

Only music files on the server device of the home network can be played back. Sound from video files cannot be played back.

You will not be able to cast from the Chromecast compatible application to the grouping (Wireless Multi-Room function) created using “Sony | Music Center.” Use the “Google Home” application to create a new grouping.

Enjoying music in any room of the home

By grouping speakers, you can fill your rooms with same music simultaneously. For music stored on a PC or NAS, you can also listen to different songs from each speaker. You can set and save one favorite speaker group. For more details on the Wireless Multi-room function (such as grouping and group playback), refer to the following URL.

http://www.sony.net/smcqa/

Enjoy even greater surround sound with additional speakers compatible with wireless surround function. For more details, see “Using this speaker as a rear speaker (Wireless Surround).”

Pair two speakers together to create wider, stereo sound. For more details, see “Connecting two speakers (Wireless Stereo).”

Related Topic

Using this speaker as a rear speaker (Wireless Surround)

Connecting two speakers (Wireless Stereo)

It is not recommended watching video by connecting a TV or game machine with Wireless Stereo function.

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Connecting via a USB cable

Operate an application such as “Hi-Res Audio Player” to play back music. This connection method is suitable for playing back high-resolution audio files.

Note

Use other music playback application such as “Sony | Music Center” to play back audio files which are not High-Resolution Audio format.

Connecting a PC/Installing the dedicated driver1. Installing “Hi-Res Audio Player” to a PC2. Listening to music with “Hi-Res Audio Player”3.

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Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection)

Confirm that your PC is equipped with the BLUETOOTH function.

Making a BLUETOOTH connection between your PC and the speaker by using either of the following methods

Pairing a device to connect to the speaker for the first time (Windows 10)/(Windows 8.1)/(Windows 7) Connecting a paired PC and the speaker (Windows 10)/(Windows 8.1)/(Windows 7)

Listening to music on a device via a BLUETOOTH connection2.

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