Wearable Neck
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Operating Instructions
Manuel d’instructions
Manual de instrucciones
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SRS-WS1
Table of Contents
What you can do with the speaker ....................................................... 3
Checking the supplied items ................................................................. 3
Preparation ....................................................................... 4
Setting up the transmitter ..................................................................... 4
Charging the speaker ......................................................... 5
Playing the TV’s audio through the speaker ...................... 6
Changing the settings ....................................................... 8
Adjusting the vibration level .................................................................. 8
Turning off the operation tone .............................................................. 8
Turning off the automatic power shutdown function .......................... 9
Alternative ways of using the speaker ............................. 10
Connecting the transmitter using the audio cable ............................. 10
Connecting the speaker directly using the dedicated audio cable .... 11
Connecting a second speaker .............................................................. 11
Troubleshooting ............................................................... 12
Steps to take when in trouble ............................................................. 12
About this product ........................................................... 15
Parts and Controls ................................................................................ 15
Specifications ........................................................................................ 16
Maintenance ......................................................................................... 16
Before operating the unit, please read this guide thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The serial number is located on the left side of the Speaker.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. SRS-WS1
Serial No.
2
What you can do with the speaker
You can start using this unit by connecting the transmitter to the TV with the supplied
digital optical cable.
Simply place the speaker on your shoulders and you can enjoy realistic sound and
dynamic vibration. You can enjoy the real atmosphere of movies, games or music
videos.*
* Maximum range: Line of sight approx. 30m (with 1 set of speaker connected)/
10m(with 2 sets connected).
Checking the supplied items
Contact your dealer immediately if any of these items are missing.
The number in ( ) is the quantity of items supplied.
Speaker (1)
Transmitter (1)
Micro USB cables (2)
Digital optical cable (1)
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Charging cradle (1)
AC adapter (2)
Audio cable (1)
Dedicated audio cable (1)
Operating Instructions (this booklet) (1)
Safety and Regulatory Booklet (1)
Warranty (1)
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Preparation
Setting up the transmitter
Connect the transmitter to the TV and the power outlet
1
Connect the transmitter and an adapter using the micro USB cable and plug the AC adapter into
the AC outlet.
If your TV is equipped with a digital optical output terminal, connect the transmitter and the TV
using the digital optical cable.
Tran smitter
To the AC outlet
AC adapter
(supplied)
Insert the cable till
you hear a click
Micro USB cable (supplied) Digital optical cable (supplied)
TV
If your TV is not equipped with a
digital optical terminal
Connect the transmitter and the TV using
the audio cable. See “Connecting the
transmitter using the audio cable” (page 10).
Set the TV’s digital audio output to PCM (Pulse Control Modulation)
2
Change the setting to PCM in advance. The digital optical input signals are only compatible with
48 kHz linear PCM. The sound may not output properly if the digital audio output on the TV is set
to any setting other than PCM.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
Example: if using a Sony TV (the settings may vary depending on the model)
Set [Settings] – [Display & Sound] – [Audio output] – [Digital audio out] - [PCM] or [Settings] –
[Sound] – [Digital audio out] - [PCM].
4
Charging the speaker
Before using the speaker for the first time, make sure to
charge it.
If you have not charged the unit, it may not turn on.
Connect the charging cradle to the
1
AC outlet
Connect the charging cradle and an AC adapter
using the micro USB cable and plug the AC
adapter into an AC outlet.
Place the speaker on the charging
2
cradle
The indicator on the charging cradle lights up in
orange and the power indicator on the speaker
flashes slowly when the speaker is charging.
When charging is complete, the indicator on the
charging cradle and the power indicator on the
speaker will turn off.
The speaker cannot be used while it is charging.
Colors of power indicator and what they
indicate
The color of the power indicator on the speaker
changes depending on the remaining battery level.
Green: Approximately more than 4 hours remaining
Yellow: Approximately 2 to 4 hours remaining
Red: Approximately less than 2 hours remaining
Place the speaker and align dots to the
convex of the charging cradle.
To a n AC out let
Charging cradle
AC adapter
(supplied)
Micro USB cable (supplied)
Power
indicator
Indicator
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“•”
Hints
The speaker can also be charged through the INPUT terminal
of the speaker.
Connect the speaker and an AC adapter using the micro USB
cable and plug the AC adapter into the power outlet.
The speaker cannot be used when it is charging.
INPUT terminal
5
Playing the TV’s audio through the
speaker
Turn on the speaker
1
Lift the speaker from the charging cradle and
press the power button. The power indicator
lights up in green when turned on.
The power indicator changes its color in a few
seconds to indicate the remaining battery level
(page 5).
Turn on the TV
2
You should hear sound from the speaker and feel
it vibrate.
Wear the speaker properly
3
Place the speaker on your shoulders in the right
direction.
Power indicator
Power button
Wear the speaker so
that the SONY logo
faces up as shown in
the figure.
If you cannot hear the sound from
the speaker
See “Steps to take when in trouble” (page 12).
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Adjust the volume using the +/–
4
buttons
+: Increases the volume
–: Decreases the volume
Turn off the power when you finish
5
using the speaker
To turn off the power, press and hold the power
button (for about 1 second).
The speaker turns off automatically in 15 minutes
once the TV has been turned off (auto turn off
function).
Power
button
Press and hold for
about 1 second.
Decrease
the volume
Increase
the volume
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Changing the settings
Adjusting the vibration level
Press the vibration button
1
Each time you press the vibration button, the
vibration level changes, and the number of the
vibration indicators also changes.
Indications of the vibration indicator and
the vibration level
None: Weak
1 light: Middle
2 lights: Strong
When you change the vibration level, it also
affects the sound tone.
Turning off the operation tone
Press and hold + button and – button
1
at the same time
You hear a sound when the setting is changed.
To turn on the operation tone, press and hold
+ button and – button at the same time.
Vibration indicator
Vibration button
+/– buttons
Press and hold both buttons for about
2 seconds.
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Changing the settings (continued)
Turning off the automatic power shutdown function
This function helps to save energy by turning off the device when no sound is played
for the last 5 minutes.
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Keep pressing the pairing button over
1
10 seconds.
Indicator blinks twice and turn off this function.
To turn on this function:
Keep pressing the pairing button and push reset
button with a sharp-edged Pen or the like.
Then indicator blinks twice and turn on this
function.
Pairing button
9
Alternative ways of using the speaker
Connecting the transmitter using the audio cable
If your TV is not equipped with a digital optical terminal or if you are already using a
device compatible with the digital optical cables, connect the transmitter to the
headphone terminal using the audio cable.
Connect the transmitter and the TV using the audio cable
1
Tran smitter TV
To the AC outlet
AC adapter
(supplied)
Micro USB cable (supplied) Audio cable (supplied)
When the audio cable is connected to the headphone terminal, you hear no sound from the TV.
Depending on the TV, if you change the settings, you can also hear the sound from the TV at the
same time. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
When you hear some noise from the speaker
See “Steps to take when in trouble” (page 14).
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Alternative ways of using the speaker
(continued)
Connecting the speaker directly using the dedicated audio
cable
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You can also directly connect the speaker and another audio device using the supplied
dedicated audio cable.
Connect the supplied dedicated audio
1
cable to a device you wish to use
The auto turn off function will not work with this
condition.
Make sure that you always use the supplied
dedicated audio cable.
Dedicated audio cable (supplied)
Connecting a second speaker
You can connect up to 2 sets of speakers to the transmitter at once. Pair the speakers
first if you are using them for the first time with this unit.
To pair the speakers again, follow the steps below.
You cannot pair the speakers with devices other than this transmitter (such as
Bluetooth devices).
Set the speaker to the pairing mode
1
Turn on the speaker, press and hold the vibration
button (for 5 seconds or longer) till the power
indicator starts flashing in yellow.
Pair the speaker near the transmitter.
Power indicator
Press the pairing button located on
2
the bottom of the transmitter
Press the pairing button while the power indicator
on the speaker is flashing in yellow.
When pairing is completed, the indicator stops
flashing and lights up.
Vibration
button
Press and hold for
5 seconds or longer.
Pairing button
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Troubleshooting
Read this booklet
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2
3
Steps to take when in trouble
Look for the relevant item in “Steps to take when in trouble” (below).
Check the website support
You will find the latest support information and detailed
problem-solving methods.
URL: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support
Model name: SRS-WS1
If the problem still persists
Contact a Sony sales representative or repair service.
Symptoms
You cannot hear
sound.
(The indicator on
the transmitter
lights up in red or
does not light
up.)
You cannot hear
the sound.
(The indicator on
the transmitter
lights up in
yellow.)
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Possible causes
The cable is not fully
inserted.
Connections are
incorrect.
The TV volume is set to
minimum.
The TV setting is
incorrect (when
connected with the
digital optical cable).
Countermeasures
Reconnect the TV and the transmitter (page
4). Fully insert the cable.
Increase the volume on the TV.
Make sure that the digital audio output
setting on the TV is set to linear PCM (page
4). For setting methods, refer to the
operating instructions of your TV.
Troubleshooting (continued)
You cannot hear
the sound.
(The indicator on
the transmitter
lights up in
yellow.)
You cannot hear
the sound.
(The indicator on
the transmitter
lights up in
green.)
The transmitter is
connected to an AV
amplifier or a home
theater system with the
digital optical cable.
The speaker and the
transmitter are not
paired.
The battery is low.
The signals are not
being received.
Make sure that the audio output setting is
set to linear PCM (page 4), or use the
supplied audio cable (page 10).
If the power indicator on the speaker is
flashing in green, it may be because the
speaker is not paired.
See “Connecting a second speaker”
(page11).
Charge the speaker (page 5).
Reset the speaker and the transmitter.
Press the power button and vibration button
on the speaker at the same time.
Press these
together
Power indicator
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Press the reset button located on the bottom
of the transmitter with a sharp-edged pen or
the like.
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You cannot hear
the sound.
(The indicator on
the transmitter
lights up in
green.)
The speaker volume is
set to the minimum.
Increase the volume on the speaker (page
7).
You can hear
some noise.
The sound is
interrupted.
The power turns
off automatically.
The contact of the
headphone terminal on
the TV is poor.
Other radio waves are
interfering.
No sound detection
function is sometimes
working.
Auto turn off function is
working.
Make sure that the audio cable is fully
inserted into the headphone terminal on
the TV. Inserting and removing the audio
cable a few times may make the
connection better.
Keep the distance from wireless devices or
microwave ovens as much as you can.
The sound may be interrupted if a
smartphone or tablet is near by because it
is transmitting and receiving signals even
when its screens is turned off.
If the speaker is interfering with other
wireless connections (such as TV or sound
bar speakers), move the transmitter around
(e.g. if the transmitter is placed on the left
hand side of the TV, move it around to the
right hand side).
Try to turn off no sound detection function
(page 9).
Using the audio cable, if you hear no sound
or little sound for 10 minutes or longer, the
speaker turns off automatically. The
indicator on the transmitter lights up in red.
The volume is
low.
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The headphone volume
on the TV is low.
Adjust the headphone volume on the TV.
To find out how to adjust the headphone
volume, refer to the operating instructions
of the T V.
About this product
Parts and Controls
The numbers in ( ) below are the related page numbers.
Speaker
Vibration button (8) Power indicator (5, 6)
Power button (6)
Transmitter
DIGITAL IN terminal (4)
Vibration indicator (8)
Indicator
+/– button (7)
INPUT terminal
(5, 10)
Pairing button (10)
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DC IN terminal (4)
Indicators on the transmitter
Lights up (Green): The audio is being sent to the speaker.
Lights up (Red): The audio is not being sent to the speaker.
Lights up (Yellow): The audio is not being sent to the speaker.
None: The power is not turned on.
Charging cradle
ANALOG IN terminal (9)
(When the digital audio output setting on the TV is not set to PCM.)
Charger terminal (5)
DC IN terminal
Indicator (5)
Reset button (12)
(5)
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