Sony SRS-HG1 User Manual

Help Guide

Personal Audio System

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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

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

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)

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
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

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Setting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec).....................................	59
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

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Wi-Fi network connection...............................................................................................................	v
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

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Listening to music on a PC via a network (Media Go)..........................................................	148
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

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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
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

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The controller cannot find the speaker (The controller cannot browse the
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

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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.

1Have the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password (encryption key) of the wireless router available for reference.

For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your wireless router.

2 With the speaker turned on, press and hold the – (volume) button and the (power)/ PAIRING button 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 (power) indicator lights up in red (standby mode), you can turn on the speaker.

3Turn on the speaker.

4Connect the speaker to the PC.

Modern UI:

1

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, 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 or on the right-bottom of the screen.

Select [SRS-HG1] from the network list.

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.

5Display the [Sony Network Device Settings] screen.

1.Launch a browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, etc.).

2.Enter the following URL in the address bar. http://192.168.211.129

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6 Select [Network Settings] from the menu.

7 Enter the SSID of the wireless router and the password.

8 Select [Apply].

9Check that the LINK indicator lights up in orange.

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.

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The connection is complete.

10 Connect the PC to the wireless router to be used.

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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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.

1Connect an iPhone/iPod touch to the wireless router.

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.

2 With the speaker turned on, press and hold the – (volume) button and the (power)/ PAIRING button 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	(power) indicator lights
	5

up in red (standby mode), you can turn on the speaker.

3Turn on the speaker.

4Search for the speaker on the iPhone/iPod touch.

1.Tap [Settings].

2.Tap [h.ear go (SRS-HG1)] from the list.

5Perform the Wi-Fi network settings on the iPhone/iPod touch.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

6Check that the LINK indicator lights up in orange.

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.

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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.

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 . If you have not yet set up Google Cast, 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.

1Tap [SongPal] on your smartphone, iPhone, etc. to start up the application.

SongPal

2Tap [h.ear go (SRS-HG1)].

3 Tap [Settings].

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4Tap [Google Cast].

5Tap [Learn how to cast].

6See the instructions, then find and install a Google Cast-enabled app on your smartphone/iPhone.

7Launch the Google Cast-enabled app.

8Tap the Cast button, and then tap [h.ear go (SRS-HG1)].

9Select and start playback a track on the Google Cast-enabled app, and adjust the volume.

Music will be heard from the speaker.

To enjoy a more dynamic sound

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Pull the lever on the bottom of the speaker in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration below to remove the grille.*

*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.

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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Personal Audio System

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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.

For music stored on a PC or NAS, you can also listen to different songs from each speaker.*

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You can save the settings of your favorite speaker group.

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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Personal Audio System

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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.

*Optional High-Resolution Audio USB Adaptor WM-PORT Cable can be ordered from your nearest Sony Service Center.

1Connect an optional High-Resolution Audio USB Adaptor WM-PORT Cable to the Walkman.

2Connect the supplied micro-USB cable to the optional High-Resolution Audio USB Adaptor WM-PORT cable and USB port.

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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Help Guide

Personal Audio System

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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.

1Connect an optional cable for Xperia to the Xperia.

2Connect the supplied micro-USB cable to the optional cable and USB port.

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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