Help Guide
Personal Audio System
SRS-X77
The following explains how to use this speaker. Select a topic from the navigation pane on the left.
The content referenced in the Wi-Fi Startup Guide and Operating Instructions are described in
detail through the following links.
Network connection (wired)
You can connect the speaker to a wired network if a Wi-Fi network connection is not possible.
Playback via a network (Windows 8, Windows Media Player)
You can listen to music stored in a Windows 8 PC connected to your network using Windows Media Player .
Playback via a network (Windows 7, Windows Media Player)
You can listen to music stored in a Windows 7 PC connected to your network using Windows Media Player .
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 computer or mobile
phone, or from music streaming services, in different rooms with high sound quality.
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.
How to Use
Getting Started
SongPal
Listening to music via home network
Listening to music via BLUETOOTH connection
Listening to music by connecting with an audio cable
Listening to music on an Xperia
Listening to music on a smartphone
Listening to music on an iPhone/iPad/iPod
Listening to music on a Walkman
Listening to music on a PC (Windows 8)
Listening to music on a PC (Windows 7)
Listening to music on a PC (Windows Vista)
Listening to music on a Mac
Information
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Main unit
Network
BLUETOOTH
Additional information
List of Topics
How to Use
Troubleshooting
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Table Of Contents
TOC-1
SRS-X77 Help Guide i.......................................................................................................................
Network connection (wired) 1............................................................................................................
Playback via a network (Windows 8, Windows Media Player) 3.......................................................
Playback via a network (Windows 7, Windows Media Player) 6.......................................................
Playback via a network (internet music streaming service) 8............................................................
Playback via a network (SongPal Link) 10........................................................................................
Audio cable connection (AUDIO IN port, portable audio device) 11..................................................
Getting Started 12.............................................................................................................................
Overview 52.................................................................................................................................
What you can do with the speaker 130..................................................................................
Parts and controls 131.................................................................................................................
Included items 54........................................................................................................................
Checking the included items 134...........................................................................................
Power source 55..........................................................................................................................
Connecting to an AC outlet 135.............................................................................................
Turning the power on 137......................................................................................................
Turning the power off 138......................................................................................................
Using the BLUETOOTH/Network standby function 42..........................................................
Charging USB devices, such as smartphones 139...............................................................
Auto standby function 141.....................................................................................................
SongPal 13........................................................................................................................................
About SongPal 56........................................................................................................................
Wi-Fi network connection 57.......................................................................................................
Device control 58.........................................................................................................................
Speaker settings 59.....................................................................................................................
Listening to music via home network 14............................................................................................
Selecting the network connection method 60..............................................................................
About home network (DLNA) 61..................................................................................................
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Modern UI) 62..........................................................
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows 8) 63..........................................................
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows 7) 64..........................................................
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows Vista) 65....................................................
Listening to music on a computer via a network (Mac) 66..........................................................
Listening to music on an iPhone/iPad/iPod via a network 67......................................................
Listening to music on an Xperia via a network 68.......................................................................
Listening to music via BLUETOOTH connection 15..........................................................................
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices 214..........................................
Listening to music on a device via a BLUETOOTH connection 70.............................................
Listening to music by connecting with an audio cable 16..................................................................
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Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc., by connecting with an
audio cable (AUDIO IN) 71..........................................................................................................
Connecting to a portable audio device, etc. 11......................................................................
Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc. 50..........................................................
Listening to music on an Xperia 17...................................................................................................
Selecting the network connection method 72..............................................................................
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices 214..........................................
Listening to music on an Xperia via a network 74.......................................................................
Listening to music on a device via a BLUETOOTH connection 75.............................................
Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc., by connecting with an
audio cable (AUDIO IN) 76..........................................................................................................
Listening to music on a smartphone 18.............................................................................................
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices 214..........................................
Listening to music on a device via a BLUETOOTH connection 78.............................................
Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc., by connecting with an
audio cable (AUDIO IN) 79..........................................................................................................
Listening to music on an iPhone/iPad/iPod 19..................................................................................
Selecting the network connection method 80..............................................................................
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices 214..........................................
Listening to music on an iPhone/iPad/iPod via a network 82......................................................
Listening to music on an iPhone/iPad/iPod via a BLUETOOTH connection 83..........................
Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc., by connecting with an
audio cable (AUDIO IN) 84..........................................................................................................
Listening to music on a Walkman 20.................................................................................................
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices 214..........................................
Listening to music on a Walkman via a BLUETOOTH connection 86.........................................
Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc., by connecting with an
audio cable (AUDIO IN) 87..........................................................................................................
Listening to music on a PC (Windows 8) 21......................................................................................
Selecting the network connection method 88..............................................................................
About home network (DLNA) 89..................................................................................................
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices 214..........................................
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Modern UI) 91..........................................................
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows 8) 92..........................................................
Listening to music on a PC via a BLUETOOTH connection 93...................................................
Listening to music on a PC (Windows 7) 22......................................................................................
Selecting the network connection method 94..............................................................................
About home network (DLNA) 95..................................................................................................
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices 214..........................................
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows 7) 97..........................................................
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Listening to music on a PC via a BLUETOOTH connection 98...................................................
Listening to music on a PC (Windows Vista) 23................................................................................
Selecting the network connection method 99..............................................................................
About home network (DLNA) 100................................................................................................
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices 214..........................................
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows Vista) 102..................................................
Listening to music on a PC via a BLUETOOTH connection 103.................................................
Listening to music on a Mac 24.........................................................................................................
Selecting the network connection method 104............................................................................
About home network (DLNA) 105................................................................................................
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices 214..........................................
Listening to music on a computer via a network (Mac) 107........................................................
Listening to music on a PC via a BLUETOOTH connection 108.................................................
Information 25....................................................................................................................................
About the indicators 231..............................................................................................................
Compatible devices and operating systems 110.........................................................................
Software update 111...................................................................................................................
Wi-Fi signal strength 112.............................................................................................................
About standby functions 113.......................................................................................................
Notes on use 114........................................................................................................................
Trademarks 115..........................................................................................................................
Support website 116....................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting 117..........................................................................................................................
What can I do to solve a problem? 258.......................................................................................
Main unit 27.......................................................................................................................................
Power supply 118........................................................................................................................
Sound 119...................................................................................................................................
Network 28........................................................................................................................................
Network connection 120..............................................................................................................
Music Services 121.....................................................................................................................
Home network (DLNA) 122.........................................................................................................
AirPlay 123..................................................................................................................................
BLUETOOTH 29................................................................................................................................
Pairing 124..................................................................................................................................
One-touch connection (NFC) 125................................................................................................
Sound 126...................................................................................................................................
Additional information 30...................................................................................................................
Software update 127...................................................................................................................
Reset 128....................................................................................................................................
Disposal and transfer 129............................................................................................................
TOC-4
How to Use 31...................................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting 40............................................................................................................................
Help Guide
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How to Use
Personal Audio System
SRS-X77
Connection method 4: Connecting to a wired network
This section describes how to connect the speaker to a wireless router with a commercially-available LAN cable, then
how to connect the router to the computer.
Usually the DHCP setting is set to ON when you connect your computer to the network.
Do the following before starting.
Set the DHCP setting of your computer to ON.
Set the NETWORK OFF/ON switch on the rear to ON.
1. Check that your computer and wireless router are turned on.
2. Connect the wireless router to the LAN port with a commercially-available LAN cable.
3. Connect the wireless router to your computer using another commercially-available LAN cable, or a Wi- Fi
connection.
4. Turn the speaker on.
The (on/standby) indicator lights up in green, then the LINK indicator begins to flash in pink. Wait about a
minute until the LINK indicator lights up in pink.
When the connection is completed, the LINK indicator changes from flashing to staying lit in pink.
Hint
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Wait about two minutes until the LINK indicator lights up in pink when you connect the speaker to a network for
the first time after purchase.
Note
When you connect the speaker to a network for the first time after purchase, or after you initialize the speaker, the
BLUETOOTH/Network standby function is turned on automatically.
Related Topic
Using the BLUETOOTH/Network standby function
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Personal Audio System
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Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows 8) (Windows Media Player)
You can use a PC as a controller (operating device).
Music can be played back by using the [ Play To] function, after starting Windows Media Player. Follow the instructions
on the PC screen to operate.
1. Connect the speaker and PC to the same network.
Connect the speaker and the PC to the same SSID of the wireless router.
The LINK indicator lights up in orange or pink when the connection is complete.
2. Tap the NETWORK button.
The NETWORK indicator lights up in white, and the speaker switches to NETWORK mode.
The speaker can also be switched to NETWORK mode automatically, instead of tapping the NETWORK button, by
playing back music using the [Play To] function, after starting Windows Media Player.
3. Right-click on the Start screen of the PC.
In the case of a touch-panel, swipe from the bottom to the top on the Start screen, then select [All Apps] at the
bottom-right of the screen.
4. Select [Windows Media Player].
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5. Right-click or press and hold a song to be played.
6. Select [Play To] from the menu.
The device list appears.
7. Select [SRS-X77].
8. Play back the selected song, and adjust the volume.
The selected song will be heard from the speaker.
Hint
After SongPal is downloaded and installed to your smartphone/iPhone, you can use it as a remote control to operate
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devices connected to the speaker.
Note
The procedure explained above is for guidance only. Normally, the volume level on a computer and the speaker do
not synchronize. However, depending on the version of the Windows Media Player installed on a computer or the
computer's condition, the volume levels may synchronize.
The speaker can play MP3, WMA, AAC and WAV format files (only AAC files with the extension ".m4a," ".mp4," or
".3gp" can be played). Even if the bit rate and file format are supported, the playback of all files is not guaranteed and
there may be a change in the specification.
Files with DRM (Digital Rights Management) copyright protection cannot be played on the speaker. To check if a
WMA file is protected by DRM, right- click the file on the PC. If there is a [License] tab, the file is DRM-copyrighted.
When you listen to music via a home network, it may take some time, since each DLNA-compatible device has to
recognize the component currently used.
Some content may not be playable with DLNA certified products.
Related Topic
Listening to music on a PC via a Wi- Fi network
Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 8)
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Personal Audio System
SRS-X77
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows 7) (Windows Media Player)
You can use a PC as a controller (operating device).
Music stored in the PC can be played back by simple operations with the [Play To] function of Windows 7. Follow the
instructions on the PC screen to operate.
1. Connect the speaker and a PC to the same network.
Connect the speaker and the PC to the same SSID of your wireless router.
The LINK indicator lights up in orange or pink when the connection is complete.
2. Tap the NETWORK button.
The NETWORK indicator lights up in white, and the speaker switches to NETWORK mode.
The speaker can also be switched to NETWORK mode automatically, instead of tapping the NETWORK button, by
playing back music using the [Play To] function, after starting Windows Media Player.
3. Start [Windows Media Player] in the PC.
4. Right-click the song to be played.
5. Select [Play To] from the menu.
The device list appears.
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6. Select [SRS-X77].
7. Play back the selected song, and adjust the volume.
The selected song will be heard from the speaker.
Hint
After SongPal is downloaded and installed to your smartphone/iPhone, you can use it as a remote control to operate
devices connected to the speaker.
Note
The speaker can play MP3, WMA, AAC and WAV format files (only AAC files with the extension ".m4a," ".mp4," or
".3gp" can be played). Even If the bit rate and file format are supported, the playback of all files is not guaranteed and
there may be a change in the specification.
Files with DRM (Digital Rights Management) copyright protection cannot be played on the speaker. To check if a
WMA file is protected by DRM, right- click the file on the PC. If there is a [License] tab, the file is DRM-copyrighted.
When you listen to music via a home network, it may take some time, since each DLNA-compatible device has to
recognize the component currently used.
Some content may not be playable with DLNA certified products.
Related Topic
Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 7)
Listening to music on a PC via a Wi- Fi network
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Listening to music from an internet streaming service (music service)
You can enjoy music from various streaming services offered on the internet via your smartphone/iPhone with SongPal
installed.
The specification and design of the application may change without notice.
1. Tap [ SongPal] on your smartphone/iPhone to start up the application.
SongPal
2. Tap [SRS-X77].
3. Tap the desired music service.
The selected music service starts, and a list of playable music is displayed.
4. Select the desired content and start playback.
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Music will be heard from the speaker.
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. Follow the instructions on the music
service’s application or SongPal.
The services that the third parties provide may be revised, stopped, and discontinued without a notice. Sony bears no
responsibility for this.
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Personal Audio System
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Listening to the same music with multiple speakers or different music in different places (SongPal Link function)
Enjoy music in any room via Wi-Fi.
You can listen to your favorite music stored in your PCs or mobile phones and furthermore, music from streaming
services in different rooms with ultimate sound quality.
1. Connect the speaker and your smartphone/iPhone to the same SSID of your wireless router.
2. Connect the SongPal Link compatible devices to the same wireless router as that used by the speaker and the
smartphone/iPhone.
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Connecting to a portable audio device, etc.
Be sure to turn off the power of the device before making any connections.
1. Connect a device to the AUDIO IN jack with a audio cable (not supplied).
Related Topic
Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc.
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How to Use
Personal Audio System
SRS-X77
Getting Started
Overview
Parts and controls
Included items
Power source
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How to Use
Personal Audio System
SRS-X77
SongPal
About SongPal
Wi-Fi network connection
Device control
Speaker settings
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Personal Audio System
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Listening to music via home network
Selecting the network connection method
About home network (DLNA)
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Modern UI)
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows 8)
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows 7)
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows Vista)
Listening to music on a computer via a network (Mac)
Listening to music on an iPhone/iPad/iPod via a network
Listening to music on an Xperia via a network
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Personal Audio System
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Listening to music via BLUETOOTH connection
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
Listening to music on a device via a BLUETOOTH connection
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Personal Audio System
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Listening to music by connecting with an audio cable
Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc., by connecting with an audio cable (AUDIO IN)
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Personal Audio System
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Listening to music on an Xperia
Selecting the network connection method
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
Listening to music on an Xperia via a network
Listening to music on a device via a BLUETOOTH connection
Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc., by connecting with an audio cable (AUDIO IN)
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Personal Audio System
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Listening to music on a smartphone
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
Listening to music on a device via a BLUETOOTH connection
Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc., by connecting with an audio cable (AUDIO IN)
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How to Use
Personal Audio System
SRS-X77
Listening to music on an iPhone/iPad/iPod
Selecting the network connection method
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
Listening to music on an iPhone/iPad/iPod via a network
Listening to music on an iPhone/iPad/iPod via a BLUETOOTH connection
Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc., by connecting with an audio cable (AUDIO IN)
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Personal Audio System
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Listening to music on a Walkman
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
Listening to music on a Walkman via a BLUETOOTH connection
Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc., by connecting with an audio cable (AUDIO IN)
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Personal Audio System
SRS-X77
Listening to music on a PC (Windows 8)
Selecting the network connection method
About home network (DLNA)
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Modern UI)
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows 8)
Listening to music on a PC via a BLUETOOTH connection
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Personal Audio System
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Listening to music on a PC (Windows 7)
Selecting the network connection method
About home network (DLNA)
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows 7)
Listening to music on a PC via a BLUETOOTH connection
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Personal Audio System
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Listening to music on a PC (Windows Vista)
Selecting the network connection method
About home network (DLNA)
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows Vista)
Listening to music on a PC via a BLUETOOTH connection
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