Sony SRS-HG1 User Manual
Help Guide
Personal Audio System
h.ear go (SRS-HG1)
The following explains how to use this speaker.
The content referenced in the Operating Instructions is described in detail through the
following links.
Connecting by using the browser on your PC
This section explains how to set up by using the browser on your PC via a Wi - Fi network.
Connecting by using iPhone/iPod touch
This section explains how to connect the speaker to a Wi - Fi network by using iPhone/iPod touch.
Playback via a network (Internet music streaming service)
You can stream music from the Internet using SongPal.
Playback via a network (SongPal Link)
Enjoy music in any room via Wi-Fi. You can listen to your favorite music stored in your PC or mobile phone,
or from music streaming services, in different rooms with high sound quality.
USB connection (USB port, Walkman compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats)
Connect a Walkman to the USB port.
USB connection (USB port, Xperia compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats)
Connect an Xperia to the USB port.
USB connection (USB port, PC)
Connect a PC (besides Mac) to the USB port. To play back a High-Resolution Audio file, the High -Resolution
Audio playback software "Hi - Res Audio Player" is required to be downloaded.
Audio cable connection (AUDIO IN port, portable audio device)
You can connect the device to the AUDIO IN jack with a commercially- available audio cable (with stereo mini
plugs).
Getting Started
What you can do with the speaker
Parts and controls
Included items
Checking the included items
Power source
Connecting to an AC outlet
Turning the power on
Turning the power off (standby mode)
Using the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode
Auto standby mode
SongPal
About SongPal
How to use the SongPal screen
What you can do with SongPal
Wi-Fi network connection
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using SongPal (Smartphone)
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using SongPal (iPhone/iPod touch)
Device control
Listening to music on a PC via a Wi-Fi network
Listening to music on a smartphone, iPhone, etc. via a Wi-Fi network
Listening to music of the device connected to the USB port
Listening to music from an Internet streaming service (Google Cast)
Listening with multiple speakers (SongPal Link)
Speaker settings
Setting the sound quality
Setting the auto standby mode
Setting the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode
Checking the battery level
Setting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec)
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 Media Go
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)
With a Wi-Fi network
Using the Music application (Xperia only)
Using SongPal
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)
With a Wi-Fi network
Using the Music application (Xperia only)
Using SongPal
Listening to music on an iPhone/iPod
Without a Wi-Fi network
Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection)
Connecting via an audio cable (with stereo mini plugs)
With a Wi-Fi network
Using SongPal
Listening to music on a Walkman
Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection)
Connecting via an audio cable (with stereo mini plugs)
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)
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 SongPal (Google Cast)
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 an iPhone/iPod touch
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using a PC connected wirelessly
Disabling the Wi-Fi network function and BLUETOOTH network 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)
Disconnecting the NFC-compatible device by one touch (NFC)
Switching devices 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)
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 driver
Listening
Network
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Media Go)
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows Media Player)
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Media Go with SongPal operation)
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows Media Player with SongPal operation)
Listening to music with the Music application (Xperia)
Listening with multiple speakers (SongPal Link)
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
Software update
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
USB
Listening to music on a Walkman compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats
Listening to music on a 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
Listening to High-Resolution Audio format files
About High- Resolution Audio format files
Installing Media Go and 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
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)
About the standby mode
Standby mode differences
Notes on use
Precautions
What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology?
What is LDAC?
Trademarks
Important information on software
Notes on software
Support website
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
Any button on the speaker cannot be operated
The speaker has entered the standby mode or BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode unexpectedly
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 SongPal
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
Using the RESET button
Initializing the speaker
Disposal and transfer
Disposing of or giving away this speaker
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Table Of Contents
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Help Guide (SRS-HG1) i...................................................................................................................
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using a PC connected wirelessly 1...................................................
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using an iPhone/iPod touch 5...........................................................
Listening to music from an Internet streaming service (Google Cast) 8............................................
Listening with multiple speakers (SongPal Link) 11..........................................................................
Connecting a Walkman compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats 13.....................................
Connecting an Xperia compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats 14.......................................
Connecting a PC/Installing the driver 15...........................................................................................
Connecting to a portable audio device, etc. 17.................................................................................
Getting Started ii................................................................................................................................
What you can do with the speaker 18...............................................................................................
Parts and controls 19.........................................................................................................................
Included items ii.................................................................................................................................
Checking the included items 23...................................................................................................
Power source ii..................................................................................................................................
Connecting to an AC outlet 24.....................................................................................................
Turning the power on 26..............................................................................................................
Turning the power off (standby mode) 27....................................................................................
Using the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode 28....................................................................
Auto standby mode 30.................................................................................................................
SongPal iii..........................................................................................................................................
About SongPal iii...............................................................................................................................
How to use the SongPal screen 31.............................................................................................
What you can do with SongPal 33...............................................................................................
Wi-Fi network connection iii...............................................................................................................
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using SongPal (Smartphone) 34................................................
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using SongPal (iPhone/iPod touch) 39.......................................
Device control iii................................................................................................................................
Listening to music on a PC via a Wi-Fi network 44.....................................................................
Listening to music on a smartphone, iPhone, etc. via a Wi-Fi network 47..................................
Listening to music of the device connected to the USB port 49..................................................
Listening to music from an Internet streaming service (Google Cast) 8......................................
Listening with multiple speakers (SongPal Link) 11....................................................................
Speaker settings iii............................................................................................................................
Setting the sound quality 51........................................................................................................
Setting the auto standby mode 53...............................................................................................
Setting the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode 55..................................................................
Checking the battery level 57......................................................................................................
Setting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec) 59.....................................
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Listening to music on a PC iii............................................................................................................
Without a Wi-Fi network iii.................................................................................................................
Connecting via a USB cable 61...................................................................................................
Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection) 62.....................................................
With a Wi-Fi network iii......................................................................................................................
Using Media Go 63......................................................................................................................
Using Windows Media Player (Windows 7 or later) 64................................................................
Using other music playback software 65.....................................................................................
Listening to music on a smartphone such as an Xperia or Walkman equipped
with Android iv...................................................................................................................................
Without a Wi-Fi network iv.................................................................................................................
Connecting via a USB cable 70...................................................................................................
Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection) 66.....................................................
Connecting via an audio cable (with stereo mini plugs) 67.........................................................
With a Wi-Fi network iv......................................................................................................................
Using the Music application (Xperia only) 68..............................................................................
Using SongPal 69........................................................................................................................
Listening to music on an iPhone/iPod iv............................................................................................
Without a Wi-Fi network iv.................................................................................................................
Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection) 71.....................................................
Connecting via an audio cable (with stereo mini plugs) 72.........................................................
With a Wi-Fi network iv......................................................................................................................
Using SongPal 73........................................................................................................................
Listening to music on a Walkman iv..................................................................................................
Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection) 74...........................................................
Connecting via an audio cable (with stereo mini plugs) 75...............................................................
Listening to music on a Walkman compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats iv.......................
Connecting via a USB cable 76.........................................................................................................
Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection) 77...........................................................
Connecting via an audio cable (with stereo mini plugs) 78...............................................................
Listening to music from an Internet music service v..........................................................................
Without a Wi-Fi network (PC) v.........................................................................................................
Connecting via a USB cable 79...................................................................................................
Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection) 80.....................................................
Without a Wi-Fi network (Smartphone) v...........................................................................................
Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection) 81.....................................................
With a Wi-Fi network v.......................................................................................................................
Using SongPal (Google Cast) 82................................................................................................
Connections v....................................................................................................................................
Wi-Fi network connection v...............................................................................................................
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Selecting the Wi-Fi network connection method 83....................................................................
DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) 85..................................................................................
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button
of the wireless router 87..............................................................................................................
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using an iPhone/iPod touch 5.....................................................
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using a PC connected wirelessly 1.............................................
Disabling the Wi-Fi network function and BLUETOOTH network function 89.............................
Wireless Surround/Wireless Stereo connection v.............................................................................
Using this speaker as a rear speaker (Wireless Surround) 90....................................................
Connecting two speakers (Wireless Stereo) 93..........................................................................
BLUETOOTH connection (pairing) v.................................................................................................
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices 96............................................
Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device 98..............................................................
Pairing and connecting with a PC (Windows 10) 101..................................................................
Pairing and connecting with a PC (Windows 8.1) 105.................................................................
Pairing and connecting with a PC (Windows 7) 113....................................................................
BLUETOOTH connection (NFC) v.....................................................................................................
Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by one touch (NFC) 119........................................
Disconnecting the NFC-compatible device by one touch (NFC) 122..........................................
Switching devices by one touch (NFC) 123.................................................................................
BLUETOOTH connection (with a paired device) vi...........................................................................
Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device 124....................................................................
Connecting with a paired PC (Windows 10) 126.........................................................................
Connecting with a paired PC (Windows 8.1) 129........................................................................
Connecting with a paired PC (Windows 7) 134...........................................................................
USB device vi....................................................................................................................................
Connecting a Walkman compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats 13...............................
Connecting an Xperia compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats 14..................................
AUDIO IN vi.......................................................................................................................................
Connecting to a portable audio device, etc. 17...........................................................................
Settings vi..........................................................................................................................................
Network vi..........................................................................................................................................
Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 10) 138.........................................
Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 8.1) 142........................................
Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 7) 145...........................................
USB vi................................................................................................................................................
Connecting a PC/Installing the driver 15.....................................................................................
Listening vi.........................................................................................................................................
Network vi..........................................................................................................................................
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Media Go) 148..........................................................
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Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows Media Player) 151.....................................
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Media Go with SongPal operation) 154....................
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows Media Player with
SongPal operation) 159...............................................................................................................
Listening to music with the Music application (Xperia) 161.........................................................
Listening to an Internet music service (Spotify) 164....................................................................
BLUETOOTH vi.................................................................................................................................
Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec) 166...............................
Listening to music on a device via a BLUETOOTH connection 168...........................................
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 171.........................................................
USB vii...............................................................................................................................................
Listening to music on a Walkman compatible with High-Resolution Audio
formats 172..................................................................................................................................
Listening to music on a Xperia compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats 174..................
Listening to music on a PC 176...................................................................................................
AUDIO IN vii......................................................................................................................................
Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc. 178..............................................................
Phone calls vii....................................................................................................................................
Receiving a call 180..........................................................................................................................
Making a call 183...............................................................................................................................
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 171...............................................................
Button functions for a phone call 185................................................................................................
Listening to High-Resolution Audio format files vii............................................................................
About High-Resolution Audio format files 186...................................................................................
Installing Media Go and Hi-Res Audio Player to a PC 187...............................................................
Listening to High-Resolution Audio format files via a network 188....................................................
Information vii....................................................................................................................................
Specifications 189.............................................................................................................................
About the indicators 192....................................................................................................................
Compatible devices and operating systems vii..................................................................................
Compatible iPhone/iPod touch models 195.................................................................................
Compatible Walkman models 196...............................................................................................
Compatible operating systems (Windows) 197...........................................................................
Compatible operating systems (Mac) 198...................................................................................
Compatible DLNA devices 199....................................................................................................
Compatible BLUETOOTH devices 200.......................................................................................
Compatible USB devices 201......................................................................................................
Software update vii............................................................................................................................
Updating the pre-installed software 202......................................................................................
Update method 1: Automatic update via the Internet 203...........................................................
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Update method 2: Manual update via the Internet 205...............................................................
Searching the latest software via a network connection 207.......................................................
Wi-Fi signal strength viii.....................................................................................................................
Checking the Wi-Fi signal strength (reception sensitivity) 209....................................................
About the standby mode viii..............................................................................................................
Standby mode differences 211....................................................................................................
Notes on use viii................................................................................................................................
Precautions 213...........................................................................................................................
What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology? 215........................................................................
What is LDAC? 217.....................................................................................................................
Trademarks 218................................................................................................................................
Important information on software 219..............................................................................................
Notes on software 220.......................................................................................................................
Support website viii............................................................................................................................
Customer support websites 221..................................................................................................
Troubleshooting viii............................................................................................................................
What can I do to solve a problem? 222.............................................................................................
Power supply viii................................................................................................................................
Unable to turn on the speaker or charge the built-in battery 223................................................
Any button on the speaker cannot be operated 224....................................................................
The speaker has entered the standby mode or BLUETOOTH/Network
standby mode unexpectedly 225.................................................................................................
The power indicator flashes in red 226........................................................................................
The CHARGE indicator flashes 227............................................................................................
Sound viii...........................................................................................................................................
No sound/Sound from only one speaker/Low sound level 228...................................................
Distorted sound/humming or noise from the speaker 229...........................................................
The volume is getting smaller while using 230............................................................................
Network connection ix.......................................................................................................................
The speaker cannot connect to the network (Other equipment on the network
cannot find or recognize the speaker) 231..................................................................................
Unable to connect to a network via a Wi-Fi connection 232........................................................
Unable to connect to a network via a Wi-Fi connection (even though a correct
SSID is selected) 233..................................................................................................................
The speaker cannot connect to a network using the UPDATE/WPS button 234........................
The speaker does not appear in the device list of the PC's music playback
application 235............................................................................................................................
The speaker does not appear in the device select screen of SongPal 236.................................
The speaker cannot connect to music services 238....................................................................
The controller cannot find the speaker (The controller cannot browse the
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contents of the speaker) 239.......................................................................................................
Music started automatically (home network) 240........................................................................
The sound is interrupted 241.......................................................................................................
Playback does not start 242........................................................................................................
BLUETOOTH ix.................................................................................................................................
Smartphone, iPhone, etc. cannot be paired 243.........................................................................
Unable to connect the speaker to a BLUETOOTH device with One-touch (
NFC) 244.....................................................................................................................................
There is no sound (BLUETOOTH) 245.......................................................................................
Distorted sound/humming or noise from the speaker 246...........................................................
USB device ix....................................................................................................................................
An unsupported USB device is connected 247...........................................................................
There is no sound (USB) 248......................................................................................................
There is noise, skipping, or distorted sound 249.........................................................................
Playback does not start 250........................................................................................................
Playback does not start from the first track 251..........................................................................
Software update ix.............................................................................................................................
Updating the pre-installed software 202......................................................................................
Update method 1: Automatic update via the Internet 203...........................................................
Update method 2: Manual update via the Internet 205...............................................................
Searching the latest software via a network connection 207.......................................................
Reset x..............................................................................................................................................
Using the RESET button 252......................................................................................................
Initializing the speaker 253..........................................................................................................
Disposal and transfer x......................................................................................................................
Disposing of or giving away this speaker 254.............................................................................
Help Guide
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Personal Audio System
h.ear go (SRS-HG1)
Connecting to a Wi - Fi network using a PC connected wirelessly
Note that the speaker should be initialized to the factory default for this connection. All BLUETOOTH device registration (pairing)
information is deleted. To use the BLUETOOTH connection after that, delete all pairing information on the PC, and then set
pairing again.
This section describes how to connect a PC and the speaker wirelessly, then how to connect the speaker to a wireless router,
using the PC.
Do the following before starting.
Place the speaker closer to the wireless router.
Locate the SSID (the name of a wireless network) and encryption key (WEP or WPA), which are required to set up a Wi-Fi
network. The encryption key restricts access to devices on a network. It is used to make more secure communication between
the devices connected to wireless routers or access points.
Have the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password (encryption key) of the wireless router available for
1
reference.
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your wireless router.
With the speaker turned on, press and hold the – (volume) button and the
2
at the same time for more than 4 seconds to initialize the settings of the speaker.
The (power) indicator flashes quickly in green for two seconds. The settings of the speaker return to their factory defaults,
and network information and all BLUETOOTH device registration (pairing) information are deleted. Then, the speaker enters
the start -up mode automatically. It takes about 60 to 80 seconds to turn on the speaker. When the
up in red (standby mode), you can turn on the speaker.
Turn on the speaker.
3
(power)/ PAIRING button
(power) indicator lights
Connect the speaker to the PC.
4
Modern UI:
Move the mouse pointer to the top -right (or bottom -right) corner of the Start screen to display the charms, then select
[Settings]. In the case of a touch panel, display the charms by swiping from the right side of the screen to the center,
2
then select [Settings].
Select or .
Select [SRS-HG1] from the network list.
Windows 7/Windows 8.1:
For Windows 8.1, click or tap the desktop on the Start screen.
Select
Select [SRS-HG1] from the network list.
or on the right-bottom of the screen.
Windows 10:
Select on the right- bottom of the screen.
Select [SRS-HG1] – [Connect] from the network list.
Mac:
Click at the top of the screen.
Select [Open Network Preferences...].
Select [SRS-HG1] from the network list.
Display the [Sony Network Device Settings] screen.
5
Launch a browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, etc.).
1.
Enter the following URL in the address bar.
2.
http://192.168.211.129
Select [Network Settings] from the menu.
3
6
Enter the SSID of the wireless router and the password.
7
Select [Apply].
8
Check that the LINK indicator lights up in orange.
9
When the Wi-Fi connection is completed, the LINK indicator lights up in orange. It may take more than a minute for the LINK
indicator to light up.
The connection is complete.
4
Connect the PC to the wireless router to be used.
10
Hint
If you want to set a fixed IP address, set in the screen in step above.
When the connection of the speaker to your Wi-Fi network has completed, connect your PC to the previous destination or your wireless router.
Note
This procedure needs to be completed within 30 minutes. If you cannot complete within 30 minutes, start over from step .
Until you finish the Wi-Fi network setting, it will not be protected. The Wi-Fi network will be protected again after setting the Wi-Fi security.
When you connect the speaker to a Wi-Fi network for the first time after purchase, the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode is turned on
automatically.
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the start -up mode automatically. It takes about 60 to 80 seconds to turn on the speaker. When the (power) indicator lights
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Personal Audio System
h.ear go (SRS-HG1)
Connecting to a Wi - Fi network using an iPhone/iPod touch
Note that the speaker should be initialized to the factory default for this connection. All BLUETOOTH device registration (pairing)
information is deleted. To use the BLUETOOTH connection after that, delete all pairing information on the iPhone/iPod touch, and
then set pairing again.
If the iPhone/iPod touch is iOS 8 or later, the speaker can be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. The Wi-Fi network settings of
the speaker are made by the iPhone/iPod touch.
Do the following before starting.
Place the speaker near the wireless router and the iPhone/iPod touch.
Make sure that the iPhone/iPod touch is updated to iOS 8 or later.
Connect an iPhone/iPod touch to the wireless router.
1
Connect it to 2.4 GHz band (11b, 11g, and 11n) or 5 GHz band (11a and 11n). The speaker does not support IEEE
802.11ac.
With the speaker turned on, press and hold the – (volume) button and the
2
at the same time for more than 4 seconds to initialize the settings of the speaker.
The (power) indicator flashes quickly in green for two seconds. The settings of the speaker return to their factory defaults,
and network information and all BLUETOOTH device registration (pairing) information are deleted. Then, the speaker enters
(power)/ PAIRING button
up in red (standby mode), you can turn on the speaker.
6
Turn on the speaker.
3
Search for the speaker on the iPhone/iPod touch.
4
Tap [Settings].
1.
Tap [h.ear go (SRS-HG1)] from the list.
2.
Perform the Wi-Fi network settings on the iPhone/iPod touch.
5
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Check that the LINK indicator lights up in orange.
6
When the speaker is connected to the same Wi -Fi network as the iPhone/iPod touch, the LINK indicator lights up in orange.
It may take more than a minute for the LINK indicator to light up.
The connection is complete.
Note
7
This procedure needs to be completed within 30 minutes. If you cannot complete within 30 minutes, start over from step .
Until you finish the Wi-Fi network setting, it will not be protected. The Wi-Fi network will be protected again after setting the Wi-Fi security.
When you connect the speaker to a Wi-Fi network for the first time after purchase, the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode is turned on
automatically.
Related Topic
Using the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode
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Personal Audio System
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Listening to music from an Internet streaming service (Google Cast)
You can enjoy music from various streaming services offered on the internet via your smartphone, iPhone, etc. with SongPal
installed.
You need to download a Google Cast- enabled music service app.
If you have already installed a Google Cast enabled music application, go to step
follow the steps below.
For details about Google Cast, refer to the following URL:
http://www.google.com/cast/audio/learn/
The specification and design of the application may change without notice.
Tap [SongPal] on your smartphone, iPhone, etc. to start up the application.
1
. If you have not yet set up Google Cast,
SongPal
Tap [h.ear go (SRS-HG1)].
2
Tap [Settings].
3
Tap [Google Cast].
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Tap [Learn how to cast].
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See the instructions, then find and install a Google Cast-enabled app on your smartphone/iPhone.
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Launch the Google Cast-enabled app.
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Tap the Cast button, and then tap [h.ear go (SRS-HG1)].
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Select and start playback a track on the Google Cast-enabled app, and adjust the volume.
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Music will be heard from the speaker.
To enjoy a more dynamic sound
Pull the lever on the bottom of the speaker in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration below to remove the grille.
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After removing the speaker grille, do not touch the exposed part of the speaker (speaker units), and keep the removed grille on a flat surface to prevent
distortion.
Note
Depending on the country or region, music services and their period of availability may differ. Separate registration is required for certain services.
An update of the device may be required.
In some cases, the speaker may need to be activated by a music service. If you activated the speaker, you can use music services. Follow the
instructions on the music service’s application or SongPal.
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Services offered by third parties may be changed, suspended, or terminated without prior notice. Sony bears no responsibility for this.
Related Topic
What you can do with SongPal
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For music stored on a PC or NAS, you can also listen to different songs from each speaker.*
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Listening with multiple speakers (SongPal Link)
You can enjoy listening to your favorite music in various styles by wireless speaker combinations.
Compatible models
For more details about SongPal Link and compatible models for Wireless Surround and Wireless Stereo functions, refer to the
following URL.
http://sony.net/nasite/
SongPal Link features
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 SongPal. 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 L/R indicators turn off, and the function is
canceled. The grouping is also canceled.
Note
To play back music stored on a PC, the server (DMS) 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.
Playing music in more than one room at the same time (Wireless Multi-room)
By grouping speakers, you can fill your rooms with same music simultaneously.
You can save the settings of your favorite speaker group.
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For more details on the Wireless Multi- room function (such as grouping and group playback), refer to the following URL.
* Different songs stored on a smartphone or tablet cannot be output from each speaker.
http://info.songpal.sony.net/help/
Using the speaker as a rear speaker (Wireless Surround)
Enjoy even greater surround sound with additional speakers.
For more details, see "Using this speaker as a rear speaker (Wireless Surround)."
Using two speakers (Wireless Stereo)
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)
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Connecting a Walkman compatible with High - Resolution Audio formats
You can connect a Walkman compatible with High- Resolution Audio formats to the speaker with the supplied micro -USB cable
and an optional High-Resolution Audio USB Adaptor WM-PORT Cable.
The speaker receives unconverted digital audio data, which is converted to analog data through the digital-to-analog converter of
the speaker before being output.
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Optional High-Resolution Audio USB Adaptor WM-PORT Cable can be ordered from your nearest Sony Service Center.
Connect an optional High-Resolution Audio USB Adaptor WM-PORT Cable to the Walkman.
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Connect the supplied micro-USB cable to the optional High-Resolution Audio USB Adaptor WM-PORT
2
cable and USB port.
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Note
Sony is not responsible for loss or damage of data in a Walkman that is connected to the speaker.
The Walkman will not be charged if it is connected to the USB port.
Related Topic
About High- Resolution Audio format files
Listening to music on a Walkman compatible with High - Resolution Audio formats
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Connecting an Xperia compatible with High - Resolution Audio formats
You can connect an Xperia compatible with High- Resolution Audio formats to the speaker with the supplied micro -USB cable and
an optional cable for Xperia.
The speaker receives unconverted digital audio data, which is converted to analog data through the digital-to-analog converter of
the speaker before being output.
Connect an optional cable for Xperia to the Xperia.
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Connect the supplied micro-USB cable to the optional cable and USB port.
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Note
Sony is not responsible for any loss or damage to data in an Xperia that is connected to the speaker.
The Xperia will not charge if it is connected to the USB port.
Related Topic
About High- Resolution Audio format files
Listening to music on a Xperia compatible with High- Resolution Audio formats
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