Sony LSPX-S2 User Manual

Help Guide

Glass Sound Speaker

LSPX-S2

The following explains how to use the Glass Sound Speaker. Select a topic from the navigation pane.

Getting Started

Parts and controls

Power source

Charging the speaker

Turning the power on/off

Using the BLUETOOTH®/Network Standby function

Auto Standby function

Making connections

BLUETOOTH connection

Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH® devices

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

Connecting to a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Windows)

Connecting to a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Mac)

Wi-Fi connection

Connecting to Wi-Fi through a Wi-Fi router that has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) button

Using a smartphone to connect to Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi connection (PC)

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)

Using a computer to connect the speaker to Wi-Fi

Setting up the PC as a DLNA server (Windows 10)

Setting up the PC as a DLNA server (Windows 8.1)

Turning off the Wi-Fi function

Listening to music

BLUETOOTH device

Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection

Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (after use)

Online music distribution services

Connecting to Wi-Fi to enjoy online music distribution services (Spotify)

Using Push & Play to enjoy music from an online music distribution service (Spotify)

Speaker Add function

Using 2 speakers to enjoy wireless playback via BLUETOOTH connection (Speaker Add function)

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

Canceling the Speaker Add function

Other Wi-Fi connections

Using 2 speakers to enjoy stereo sound via Wi-Fi network (Wireless Stereo)

Connecting to Wi-Fi to listen to music on your computer (Windows Media Player)

Connecting to Wi-Fi to listen to music on your computer (operating Windows Media Player through Sony | Music Center)

Variable functions

Adjusting the brightness of the illumination LED

Enjoying the candle light mode

Choose the intensity of the speaker’s candle light mode

Using the Sleep Timer function

Listening to music from an external device

Using Sony | Music Center

What you can do with Sony | Music Center

Installing Sony | Music Center

Information

Specifications

About privacy policy

About the indicators

Notes on use

Precautions

Notes on charging

Updates for pre-installed software

Updating the pre-installed software

Update method 1: Updating automatically via the internet

Update method 2: Updating manually via the internet

Detecting the latest software while connected to a network

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 rechargeable battery

The speaker automatically turns off, and the (on/standby) indicator flashes in red (protect mode)

Unable to use the speaker’s buttons

The (on/standby) indicator flashes in red

Sound

BLUETOOTH is connected, but there is no sound

Static, noise, or sound interruptions

BLUETOOTH connection

Unable to pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device

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

Wi-Fi connection

Unable to connect to Wi-Fi

Unable to connect to Wi-Fi (even though the correct SSID is selected)

Cannot connect to a network using the WPS button

The speaker does not appear on the device selection screen in Sony | Music Center

Unable to connect to an online music distribution service

Music is interrupted

The speaker does not appear on the device selection screen in the computer’s music playback app

Unable to find the controller (operating device) / Controller is unable to access the speaker

Music playback starts automatically (home network)

Speaker Add function

Unable to connect a speaker or a BLUETOOTH device using the Speaker Add function

Sound is interrupted when using the Speaker Add function for playback

Reset

How to use the RESET button

Initializing the speaker

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Parts and controls

Buttons/Indicators/Terminals section, Speaker/Illumination LED section

Do not hold 5 directly.

1. (on/standby) button/indicator Press to turn the speaker on and off.

Additionally, the indicator shows the state of charge.

2.(Push & Play) button/indicator

3.DC IN 5 V jack

4.AUDIO IN jack

5.Organic glass tweeter

6.Illumination LED

7./(volume) buttons*

*The + side has a tactile (raised) dot. Use it as a reference for operations. The tactile dot is inside the fabric of the speaker.

Base operating section

1. (illumination LED) +/– buttons

Adjust the brightness of the illumination LED.

2.BLUETOOTH indicator

3.BLUETOOTH/ PAIRING button

Press briefly to switch to output from a device connected via BLUETOOTH connection. Press and hold to put the speaker into pairing mode.

4.Network indicator

5.ADD (Speaker Add function) button

6.RESET button

7.TIMER/ WPS button

Press briefly to set the Sleep Timer.

Press and hold to connect to a Wi-Fi network through a Wi-Fi router that has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) button.

8.N-Mark

Touch here when connecting by One-touch (NFC).

For our visually impaired customers:

The power button and volume buttons are located on the side of the speaker that is covered by cloth. From the right of the USB cable’s port, there are 2 buttons, underneath the cloth, that adjust the volume. The button for raising the volume has a tactile dot to help you locate it. Use this as a mark for operations.

To the left of the USB cable’s port are the power button and connection button, underneath the cloth. The button on the outer side is the power button.

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About the indicators

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Charging the speaker

The speaker can be used with either the USB AC adaptor (supplied) or the built-in lithium ion rechargeable battery. Charge the built-in rechargeable battery for at least 1 hour by connecting the USB AC adaptor before using the speaker for the first time.

You can operate the speaker using the built-in rechargeable battery instead of the USB AC adaptor by charging the speaker before use.

1Plug the micro-USB cable (supplied) into the USB AC adaptor (supplied).

2Plug the micro-USB cable into the DC IN 5 V jack.

3Plug the USB AC adaptor’s plug securely into an AC outlet.

When you start to charge the speaker for the first time after purchase, the speaker automatically turns on and the

(on/standby) indicator slowly flashes in white. When charging is complete, the	(on/standby) indicator lights up
white.

If you start to charge the speaker while it is off, the(on/standby) indicator lights up orange. The indicator turns off when charging is complete. It takes about 5 hours* to charge the speaker.

*Time that is required to charge the empty built-in rechargeable battery to its full capacity.

If an AC power cord or conversion adaptor is supplied

The shape of the plug on the USB AC adaptor and the connection method differ. According your country or region, connect the AC power cord and conversion adaptor to the USB AC adaptor.

Built-in rechargeable battery life (when using the BLUETOOTH connection)

About 8 hours*

*The time may differ from the time written here, depending how the speaker is used, such as the volume, music playback, and ambient temperature.

When the built-in rechargeable battery is running low

The (on/standby) indicator slowly flashes in red and an alert sounds to let you know that the built-in rechargeable battery is running low. Please charge the speaker. Turn off the speaker when you charge it to charge more quickly.

Hint

If the(on/standby) indicator is not lit when the speaker is connected to an AC outlet while the speaker is off, the built-in rechargeable battery is fully charged. Once the built-in rechargeable battery is fully charged, it will not be charged further, even if the speaker is kept connected to an AC outlet. (When the Network Standby function is off)

Note

Even if you do not intend to use the speaker for a long time, charge the built-in rechargeable battery to its full capacity once every six months to maintain its performance.

When charging the built-in rechargeable battery, use the supplied USB AC adaptor and micro-USB cable. Using anything other than the supplied USB AC adaptor or micro-USB cable may result in an inability to charge or cause malfunctions.

Depending on the specifications of the Windows operating system, the built-in rechargeable battery may not be able to charge, even if the speaker is connected to the USB port of a computer on which Windows 8/8.1 or Windows 10 is installed.

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Turning the power on/off

1Press the(on/standby) button.

The speaker turns on. Pressing the(on/standby) button again turns off the speaker. When the speaker turns on, the (on/standby) indicator slowly flashes in white.

Note

The (on/standby) indicator flashing slowly in red indicates that the built-in rechargeable battery is running low. Please charge the speaker. Turn off the speaker when you charge it to charge more quickly.

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Using the BLUETOOTH®/Network Standby function

If you turn on the BLUETOOTH/Network Standby function, even when the speaker is off, you can turn on the speaker from a BLUETOOTH device or a device on your home network. This is useful because the speaker can start up more quickly than usual.

The BLUETOOTH/Network Standby function 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 rechargeable battery only, the BLUETOOTH/Network Standby function is not available.

1Turn on the speaker while it is plugged into an AC outlet.

2Use Sony | Music Center to connect the speaker to a Wi-Fi network.

Operate the speaker by following the on-screen instructions in Sony | Music Center.

You can also turn off the BLUETOOTH/Network Standby function from Sony | Music Center. Operate the speaker by following the on-screen instructions in Sony | Music Center.

Hint

If you are connecting the speaker to Wi-Fi for the first time after purchase, the BLUETOOTH/Network Standby function automatically turns on.

If the speaker is in BLUETOOTH/Network Standby mode, the (on/standby) indicator quickly flashes, either in white or in orange and white, while the speaker is off.

Related Topic

About the indicators

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Auto Standby function

When about 15 minutes have passed under the following conditions, the speaker automatically turns off. This is not a malfunction. The Auto Standby function is set to on at the time of purchase. You can switch the Auto Standby function on and off from the settings menu in Sony | Music Center.

The speaker is not being operated.

No music (sound) is played when the speaker is connected to a BLUETOOTH device.

The music (sound) of an audio device connected to the AUDIO IN jack is not playing back, or the music (sound) output from an audio device is remarkably weak.

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Pairing and connecting with 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 (3.2 ft) of the speaker.

Connect the speaker to an AC outlet via the supplied USB AC adaptor. Or, charge the built-in rechargeable battery sufficiently.

Stop playback on a BLUETOOTH device.

Turn down the volume of the BLUETOOTH device and speaker to avoid any sudden loud sound output from the speaker. Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, the volume of the device may be synchronized with the speaker.

1Press(on/standby) button.

The speaker turns on. The BLUETOOTH indicator slowly flashes in white.

When you turn on the speaker, the speaker tries to make a BLUETOOTH connection with the last connected BLUETOOTH device. If there is a BLUETOOTH device to which the speaker was previously connected nearby, simply turning on the speaker may cause the speaker to connect to that device automatically and cause the BLUETOOTH indicator to light up white. In this case, turn off the BLUETOOTH function or turn off the power of the currently connected BLUETOOTH device.

2Press and hold the BLUETOOTH/ PAIRING button for about 2 seconds.

The speaker’s BLUETOOTH indicator quickly flashes in white, and then the speaker makes a sound*to indicate that it has entered pairing mode.

*Sound example (Playback may require the latest browser.)

3Perform the pairing procedure on the BLUETOOTH device to detect the speaker.

When a list of detected devices appears on the display of the BLUETOOTH device, select “LSPX-S2.” If a passkey* is required on the display of the BLUETOOTH device, enter “0000.”

*The passkey may also be called a “passcode,” “PIN code,” “PIN number” or “password.”

4Listen for the sound* that indicates pairing was successful.

*Sound example (Playback may require the latest browser.)

The BLUETOOTH indicator also lights up white.

If the BLUETOOTH connection is not established, repeat from step.

Hint

Once the BLUETOOTH function is activated on the BLUETOOTH device which has been connected to the speaker via a BLUETOOTH connection, the BLUETOOTH device is connected to the speaker again by just pressing the (on/standby) button.

For details on operating a BLUETOOTH device, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the BLUETOOTH device.

Note

After about 5 minutes, the speaker’s pairing mode is canceled and the BLUETOOTH indicator turns off. If the speaker’s pairing mode is canceled before the procedure is complete, do the operations from stepagain.

The passkey of this speaker is “0000.” If a passkey besides “0000” is set on the BLUETOOTH device, pairing cannot be done with the speaker.

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 8 devices and another device is to be paired.

The speaker can be paired with up to 8 devices. If a new device is paired after 8 devices have already been paired, the device that was paired earliest is replaced by the new one.

The pairing information of the speaker has been deleted from the BLUETOOTH device.

The speaker is initialized.

All pairing information will be deleted. If you initialize the speaker, it may not be able to connect your iPhone/iPod touch or computer. In this case, erase the pairing information of the speaker on your iPhone/iPod touch or computer, and then perform the pairing procedure again.

The speaker can be paired with multiple devices, but can only play music from one paired device at a time.

To output music from a BLUETOOTH device with the connection cord still in the AUDIO IN jack, either press the BLUETOOTH/ PAIRING button on the bottom of the speaker or use Sony | Music Center to switch to the music that you want to use for

play back.

Related Topic

Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection

Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (after use)

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

By touching the speaker with an NFC-compatible device such as a smartphone, the speaker turns on automatically, and then proceeds to pairing and BLUETOOTH connection.

Compatible smartphones

NFC-compatible smartphones with Android™ 4.1 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 Onetouch. For details on the compatible models, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the WALKMAN® .

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).

Do the following before starting.

Stop playback on the device.

Turn down the volume of the device and speaker to avoid sudden loud sound output from the speaker. Depending on the device, the volume of the device will be synchronized with the speaker.

Cancel the screen lock on the device.

1Set the NFC function of the device to on.

2Touch and hold the N-marked part of the speaker with the N-marked part of the device.

3Follow the on-screen instructions to connect the device, and then listen for the sound* that indicates pairing was successful.

* Sound example (Playback may require the latest browser.) The BLUETOOTH indicator also lights up white.

Hint

To disconnect the BLUETOOTH connection, touch the N-marked part of the speaker with the N-marked part of the device again.

If you cannot connect the speaker, try the following.

Move the device over the N-mark part of the speaker slowly.

If the device is in a case, remove the case.

If you touch a device on the speaker, the device terminates the BLUETOOTH connection with the current device (NFC compatible headset, etc.), and connects with the speaker.

Note

play back.

If your device is a type that goes into standby mode in response to magnetic force, it may not be able to be connected by NFC.

When using the Speaker Add function, pair with the speaker that was set as the master unit. The satellite unit cannot be paired with.

Related Topic

Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection

Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (after use)

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Connecting to a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Windows)

The operation in which you register a device with which you want to make a BLUETOOTH connection is called “pairing.” If you are using a device in combination with the speaker for the first time, first pair the devices. Perform the same procedures to pair other devices.

Supported operation systems

Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 SP1

Check the following before starting any operations:

Your computer is within 1 m (3.2 ft) of the speaker.

You have turned down the volume of the speaker and of the computer to which the speaker is connected to avoid any sudden loud sounds being output from the speaker.

1 Prepare to search for the speaker on the PC.

For Windows 10

Select [ (Action Center)] – [Connect] in the taskbar on the bottom-right of the screen.

For Windows 8.1

Right-click on [Start], and then click [Control Panel].

When [All Control Panel Items] is displayed, select [Device and printer].

If the [Control Panel] screen is displayed instead of [All Control Panel Items], select [Large icons] or [Small icons] from [View by] on the upper right of the screen.

For Windows 7

Click the [Start] button and then [Devices and Printers].

2Press the (on/standby) button.

The speaker turns on. The BLUETOOTH indicator slowly flashes in white.

3Press and hold the BLUETOOTH/ PAIRING button for about 2 seconds.

The speaker’s BLUETOOTH indicator quickly flashes in white, and then the speaker makes a sound* to indicate that it has entered pairing mode.

*Sound example (Playback may require the latest browser.)

4 Perform the pairing procedure on the PC.

Connecting the speaker to the computer via a BLUETOOTH connection 1. Select [Connect] in the Action Center on the right-bottom of the screen.

2. Select [LSPX-S2].

If [LSPX-S2] does not appear, perform the operation again from step.

After pairing, the BLUETOOTH connection is established automatically and [Connected music] appears on the screen. Proceed to step.

3. Click [Add a device].

4. Select [LSPX-S2] and click [Next].

If a passkey* is required, enter “0000.”

If [LSPX-S2] does not appear, perform the operation again from step.

*A passkey may be called “Passcode,” “PIN code,” “PIN number” or “Password.”

5.When the following screen appears, click [Close]. The computer begins installing the driver.

The [] mark will appear in the bottom left of the [LSPX-S2] icon during installation. When [] disappears, the driver installation has finished. Proceed to step.

Depending on a PC, this installation may take time. If driver installation takes too much time, the auto power off (Auto Standby) function of the speaker will cause it to turn off automatically. If this happens, turn on the speaker again.

5 Register the speaker to the computer.

For Windows 10

After pairing, the BLUETOOTH connection is established automatically and [Connected music] appears on the screen. Proceed to step.

For Windows 8.1

1. Right-click on [LSPX-S2] in [Devices] and select [Sound settings] from the menu that appears.

2. Confirm [LSPX-S2 Stereo] on the [Sound] screen.

If there is a checkmark (green) by [LSPX-S2 Stereo], proceed to step.

If there is no checkmark (green) by [LSPX-S2 Stereo], proceed to the next step (step 3).

If [LSPX-S2 Stereo] does not appear, right-click on the [Sound] screen, and then select [Show Disabled Devices] on the menu that appears. Then proceed to the next step (step 3).

3. Right-click on [LSPX-S2 Stereo], and select [Connect] from the menu that appears.

When the speaker is connected, a checkmark will appear by [LSPX-S2 Stereo] on the [Sound] screen. Proceed to step.

If you cannot click [Connect] for [LSPX-S2 Stereo], select [Disable] for the [Default Device] that currently has a checkmark (green).

For Windows 7

1. Double-click on [LSPX-S2] in [Devices].

2. Click [Listen to Music].

When the speaker is connected, a checkmark will appear.

6Listen for the sound* that indicates pairing was successful.

*Sound example (Playback may require the latest browser.) The BLUETOOTH indicator also lights up white.

Hint

If the BLUETOOTH function of a device, with which the speaker previously had a BLUETOOTH connection, is enabled, simply turning on the speaker re-establishes a connection.

The procedure explained above is for guidance only. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the computer you are using.

Note

The passkey of the speaker is “0000.” If a passkey besides “0000” is set on the BLUETOOTH device, pairing cannot be done with the speaker.

Once 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 8 devices and another device is to be paired.

The speaker can be paired with up to 8 devices. If a new device is paired after 8 devices have already been paired, the device that was paired earliest is replaced by the new one.

The pairing information with the speaker has been deleted from the BLUETOOTH device.

The speaker has been initialized.

All pairing information will be deleted. If the speaker is initialized, you may not be able to connect it to your computer or to BLUETOOTH wireless technology. If this happens, temporarily delete the speaker’s pairing information from your computer,

and then pair them again.

The speaker can be paired with multiple devices, but it can only play music from one paired device at a time.

To output music from a BLUETOOTH device with the connection cord still plugged into the AUDIO IN jack, either press the BLUETOOTH/ PAIRING button on the bottom of the speaker or use Sony | Music Center to switch the BLUETOOTH device to the one you want to use for playback.

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Connecting to a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Mac)

Supported operation systems

macOS High Sierra (version 10.13)

Check the following before starting any operations:

Your computer is within 1 m (3.2 ft) of the speaker.

You have turned down the volume of the speaker and of the computer to which the speaker is connected to avoid any sudden loud sounds being output from the speaker.

1Press the (on/standby) button.

The speaker turns on. The BLUETOOTH indicator slowly flashes in white.

2Press and hold the BLUETOOTH/ PAIRING button for about 2 seconds.

The speaker’s BLUETOOTH indicator quickly flashes in white, and then the speaker makes a sound* to indicate that it has entered pairing mode.

*Sound example (Playback may require the latest browser.)

3Perform the pairing procedure on the PC.

1.Select [(System Preferences)] - [Bluetooth] on the taskbar on the bottom-right of the screen.

2. Select [LSPX-S2] from the Bluetooth screen, and then click [Pair].

4Listen for the sound* that indicates pairing was successful.

*Sound example (Playback may require the latest browser.) The BLUETOOTH indicator also lights up white.

5Click the speaker icon on the top-right of the screen, and then select [Output Device] - [LSPX-S2].

You can enjoy music playback from your PC.

Hint

If the BLUETOOTH function of a device, with which the speaker previously had a BLUETOOTH connection, is enabled, simply turning on the speaker re-establishes a connection.

The procedure explained above is for guidance only. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the computer you are using.

Note

The passkey of the speaker is “0000.” If a passkey besides “0000” is set on the BLUETOOTH device, pairing cannot be done with the speaker.

Once 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 8 devices and another device is to be paired.

The speaker can be paired with up to 8 devices. If a new device is paired after 8 devices have already been paired, the device that was paired earliest is replaced by the new one.

The pairing information with the speaker has been deleted from the BLUETOOTH device.

The speaker has been initialized.

All pairing information will be deleted. If the speaker is initialized, you may not be able to connect it to your computer or to BLUETOOTH wireless technology. If this happens, delete the speaker’s pairing information from your computer, and then pair them again.

The speaker can be paired with multiple devices, but it can only play music from one paired device at a time.

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Connecting to Wi-Fi through a Wi-Fi router that has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) button

Connect the speaker to a Wi-Fi network through a Wi-Fi router that has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button.

1Place the speaker near the Wi-Fi router, and then press the(on/standby) button to turn on the speaker.

2Press and hold the speaker’s TIMER/ WPS button for about 2 seconds, and confirm that the speaker makes a sound*.

*Sound example (Playback may require the latest browser.)

3 Press the Wi-Fi router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) button within 90 seconds.

4Check that the network indicator lights up white.

Connecting to Wi-Fi is complete.

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Using a smartphone to connect to Wi-Fi

1 Install Sony | Music Center on a smartphone.

2Connect your smartphone to a Wi-Fi router.

3Connect your smartphone with the speaker via BLUETOOTH wireless technology.

4Connect to Wi-Fi by following the on-screen instructions in Sony | Music Center.

Some wireless LAN routers have multiple SSIDs. Always connect the smartphone and speaker to the same SSID.

5Check that the network indicator lights up white.

Connecting to Wi-Fi is complete.

Related Topic

Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH® devices

Installing Sony | Music Center

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DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)

You can listen to music stored on a DLNA server (such as a PC) on a home network using the speaker.

By connecting DLNA-compatible digital devices with each other on the network, you can play back music stored on a DLNA server by using a DLNA controller.

To use the PC as a DLNA server or controller, you must set up the PC.

To listen to music on a DLNA server (PC, etc.) by operating a smartphone/iPhone, etc.

Download Sony | Music Center to your smartphone/iPhone, etc.

The speaker’s Wi-Fi connection, as well as the selection/playing of music on a DLNA server (such as a computer), can be done using Sony | Music Center.

For details, refer to the following.

Using a smartphone to connect to Wi-Fi

Connecting to Wi-Fi to listen to music on your computer (operating Windows Media Player through Sony | Music Center)

To listen to music on a DLNA server using your PC as a controller

You can play back music stored on a DLNA server by operating your PC.

Start “Windows Media Player” on your PC, then play back music by using the “Cast to Device” function (Windows 10) or “Play To” function (Windows 8.1/Windows 7). Follow the PC’s on-screen instructions in order to operate.

To use the PC as a DLNA server or controller, it is necessary to set the PC. For details, refer to the following.

Setting up the PC as a DLNA server (Windows 10)

Setting up the PC as a DLNA server (Windows 8.1)

Connecting to Wi-Fi to listen to music on your computer (Windows Media Player)

Note

The speaker can play back music saved in the following audio formats: MP3, linear PCM, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC, ALAC, and AIFF. The speaker can only play back AAC files with the extensions .m4a, .mp4, and .3gp. Even if the bit rate and file format are supported, the playback of all files is not guaranteed.

Files with DRM (Digital Rights Management) copyright protection cannot be played on the speaker. To check if a WMA file is protected by DRM, right-click the file on the PC. If there is a [License] tab, the file is DRM-copyrighted.

When you listen to music via a home network, it may take some time to start, since each DLNA-compatible device has to recognize the component currently used.

Some content may not be playable with DLNA CERTIFIED products.

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