Sony SRSX77 User Manual
4-570-617-92(1)
Personal Audio
System
Operating Instructions
Getting started
About SongPal
Listening to music through a
BLUETOOTH connection
Listening to music via a WiFi network
Listening to music with
connected components
Additional information
Refer to the Wi-Fi Startup Guide (separate document) for how to listen
to music stored in your PC or other device over your Wi-Fi network.
SRS-X77
Before operating the system, please read this
Polarity of the plug
guide thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
ventilation opening of the appliance with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
Do not expose the appliance to naked flame
sources (for example, lighted candles).
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing,
and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery
installed to an excessive heat such as sunshine,
fire or the like.
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit
from the mains, connect the unit to an easily
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an
abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug
from the AC outlet immediately.
The system is not disconnected from the mains as
long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the
system itself has been turned off.
CAUTION
When using a LAN cable, use a shielded type.
It should be installed and operated with at least
20 cm and more between the radiator and
person’s body (excluding extremities: hands,
wrists, feet and ankles).
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
Precautions
On safety
The nameplate indicating the Sony
trademark, model number and electrical
rating is located on the bottom exterior of
this unit.
The MAC address is located on the bottom
exterior of this unit.
MAC1: MAC address of wired network
MAC2: MAC address of Wi-Fi network
Before operating the unit, be sure that the
operating voltage of the unit is identical
with that of your local power supply.
Where purchased Operating voltage
All countries/regions
Notes on the AC adaptor
When connecting or disconnecting the AC
adaptor, turn off the unit beforehand.
Otherwise, it may cause malfunction.
Use only the supplied AC adaptor. To
avoid damaging the unit, do not use any
other AC adaptor.
Plug the AC adaptor into a nearby wall
outlet. In the case of a problem, unplug it
from the wall outlet immediately.
Do not install the AC adaptor in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in
cabinet.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose the AC adaptor to dripping
or splashing, and do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
AC adaptor.
120 V – 240 V AC, 50
Hz/60 Hz
On placement
Do not set the unit in an inclined position.
Do not leave the unit in a location near
heat sources, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust, moisture,
rain or mechanical shock.
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On operation
Note
Do not insert any small objects, etc., into
the jacks or ventilation hole on the rear of
the unit. The unit may short out or
malfunction.
On cleaning
Do not use alcohol, benzine, or thinner to
clean the cabinet.
Others
If you have any questions or problems
concerning this unit that are not covered
in this manual, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
When disposing of or giving away this
unit, make sure to initialize it to reset all
settings to the factory defaults (page 20).
If the inside of the unit heats up after
extended use in a hot environment,
charging may not start. This is to protect
the battery and is not a malfunction.
When the inside of the unit has cooled
down, charging will start.
Disposing of the unit
For environment protection, remove the
built-in lithium-ion battery pack from the
unit.
Before removing the battery, drain the
battery by removing the AC adaptor and
using the unit only with the battery.
Take out the lithium-ion battery for
recycling.
Do not open the cabinet other than
when disposing of the unit.
1
Turn off the unit and remove the AC
adaptor.
2
Detach the cover of the bottom of the
unit to remove the battery pack.
Remove the 6 rubber covers from the
bottom of the unit.
Remove the 6 screws.
Remove the cover.
Remove the connector plug from the
unit.
Remove the battery.
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Be careful not to damage the cord cover with
metallic tweezers, etc. when you remove the
battery pack from the unit.
Do not put the battery into a fire. Also, do not
heat the battery, or apply pressure to the
battery.
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Documents provided
On copyrights
Operating Instructions
(this document)
Explains important safety
information, BLUETOOTH
connection method,
troubleshooting, etc.
Wi-Fi Startup Guide
(separate document)
Explains how to listen to
music stored in your PC or
other device over your WiFi network.
Help Guide (web
document for a PC/
smartphone)
Explains details about the
unit; network and
BLUETOOTH connection
method with various
devices, High-Resolution
Audio playback method,
etc.
http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-x77/h_zz/
Windows, the Windows logo, and
Windows Media are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
This product is protected by certain
intellectual property rights of Microsoft
Corporation. Use or distribution of such
technology outside of this product is
prohibited without a license from
Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft
subsidiary.
Apple, the Apple logo, AirPlay, iPad,
iPhone, iPod, iPod nano, iPod touch,
iTunes, Mac and OS X are trademarks of
Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries. iPad Air and iPad mini are
trademarks of Apple Inc.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and
“Made for iPad” mean that an electronic
accessory has been designed to connect
specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad,
respectively, and has been certified by the
developer to meet Apple performance
standards. Apple is not responsible for
the operation of this device or its
compliance with safety and regulatory
standards. Please note that the use of this
accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may
affect wireless performance.
“ ” is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Access® and Wi-Fi
Alliance® are registered marks of the Wi-Fi
Alliance.
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, WPA™, WPA2™ and
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ are marks of the
Wi-Fi Alliance.
“S-Master” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
ClearAudio+ and are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
“DSEE” and are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology
and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS
and Thomson.
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The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos
are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and
any use of such marks by Sony
Corporation is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are those of
their respective owners.
The N-Mark is a trademark or registered
trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the
United States and in other countries.
Google Play and Android are trademarks
of Google Inc.
Google Cast™ and the Google Cast Badge
are trademarks of Google Inc.
“Xperia” and “Xperia Tablet” are
trademarks of Sony Mobile
Communications AB.
WALKMAN® and WALKMAN® logo are
registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
LDAC™ and LDAC logo are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
DLNA™, the DLNA Logo and DLNA
CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service
marks, or certification marks of the Digital
Living Network Alliance.
AOSS is a trademark of BUFFALO INC.
This product incorporates Spotify
software which is subject to 3rd party
licenses found here:
https://developer.spotify.com/esdkthird-party-licenses/
Spotify and Spotify logos are trademarks
of the Spotify Group.
The system names and product names
indicated in this manual are generally the
trademarks or registered trademarks of
the manufacturer.
™ and ® marks are omitted in this manual.
Notes on the License
This product contains software that Sony uses
under a licensing agreement with the owner of
its copyright. We are obligated to announce the
contents of the agreement to customers under
requirement by the owner of copyright for the
software.
Please read the contents of the license
described in the separate document included.
Notice on GNU GPL/LGPL applied
software
This product contains software that is subject to
the following GNU General Public License
(hereinafter referred to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser
General Public License (hereinafter referred to
as “LGPL”). These establish that customers have
the right to acquire, modify, and redistribute the
source code of said software in accordance with
the terms of the GPL or LGPL supplied. The
source code for the above-listed software is
available on the Web.
To download, please access the following URL
then select the model name “SRS-X77”.
URL: http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux/
Please note that Sony cannot answer or respond
to any inquiries regarding the content of the
source code.
Notes on the update
If you use this unit while connected to the
Internet via a wired or Wi-Fi network, the unit
can update to the latest software automatically.
By updating the software, new features will be
added enabling you to experience more
convenient and stable use.
If you do not want to automatically update the
software, you can disable this function by using
the SongPal installed on your smartphone/
iPhone.
However, the software may be updated
automatically for stable use, etc., even if you
disable this function. Also, if you disable this
function, you can still update the software
manually.
For details about how to set and operate, refer
to the Help Guide.
The unit may not be operational while updating.
Disclaimer regarding services
offered by third parties
Services offered by third parties may be
changed, suspended, or terminated without
prior notice. Sony does not bear any
responsibility in these sorts of situations.
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Table of Contents
Precautions......................................2
Disposing of the unit........................3
Documents provided...................... 4
On copyrights.................................. 4
Getting started
Location and function of
controls.........................................7
About SongPal
What you can do with SongPal ......10
Listening to music through a
BLUETOOTH connection
Pairing the unit with a BLUETOOTH
device and listening to music......11
Listening to music by one-touch
action (NFC) ................................ 13
Listening to music via a Wi-Fi
network
Selecting the method of network
connection..................................14
Connecting with a PC .....................14
Listening to the same music from the
multiple speakers (SongPal Link
function) .....................................16
Listening to various Internet music
services.......................................16
Additional information
Troubleshooting ............................18
What is BLUETOOTH wireless
technology? ...............................20
Specifications.................................21
Listening to music with
connected components
Listening to music on an external
device (AUDIO IN) ....................... 17
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Getting started
Rear of the unit
Location and function of controls
Getting started
UPDATE button
Indicates the status of the unit’s software
update.
CHARGE indicator
Display the charging status of the built-in
lithium-ion battery by the lighting and
flashing of the indicator.
VOL (volume) –/+ buttons
Tap to adjust the volume.
The / (on/standby) indicator flashes
according to the volume adjustment
when tapped.
/ (on/standby) button/indicator
Tap to turn the power of the unit on and
off.
LINK indicator
Indicates the status of the network
connection of the unit.
NETWORK button/indicator
Tap to switch the unit to NETWORK
mode.
Tap to use various music services or
listen to music stored in a device on the
home network with the unit.
(BLUETOOTH) PAIRING button/
indicator
Tap when pairing or connecting with a
BLUETOOTH device or listening to music
with a BLUETOOTH device.
Tap once to switch the unit to
BLUETOOTH mode. Tap and hold to
switch the unit to pairing mode.
AUDIO IN button/indicator
Tap to listen to music in a device
connected to the AUDIO IN jack. The
AUDIO IN indicator lights up when
tapped.
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Wi-Fi antenna (aerial)
Set upright during Wi-Fi connection as
below.
AUDIO IN jack
Connect to the headphone jack of a
portable audio device, etc., using a audio
cable (not supplied).
DC IN 18 V jack
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied).
When the indicator is lit or flashing
Push the right side of the antenna
(aerial), and the antenna (aerial)
comes out from the recess.
Bring up the antenna (aerial).
N-Mark
If your smartphone is NFC-compatible,
touch the smartphone on the N-Mark.
The unit will turn on automatically and
registering (pairing) and BLUETOOTH
connection can be made.
NETWORK OFF/ON switch
Turn the network function on and off. Set
this switch to ON when connecting to the
network.
RESET button
Push to reset the unit.
WPS button
Press and hold when connecting to a WiFi network.
Beeps will be heard by pressing and
holding the WPS button for 2 seconds,
which indicates that the unit is ready to
connect to a wireless router.
If your wireless router has a WPS button,
you can use this button to connect to the
network.
DC OUT ONLY port (USB)
Connect a USB device, such as
smartphone, using a USB cable (not
supplied) to charge from the unit. If you
play music on the connected USB device,
sound will not be output from the unit.
LAN port
Use a LAN cable (not supplied) to
connect the PC or the wireless router.
When using a LAN cable, use a shielded
type.
/ (on/stan dby) indicator
Indicator status
(color)
Lights up (green) The unit is turned on.
Lights up (orange) The unit is in the
Turns off The unit is in the standby
Flashes (green) • If you tap the / (on/
Flashes (red) The unit is in the protect
Unit status
BLUETOOTH/Network
standby mode.
The BLUETOOTH/Network
standby function can be set
only when the unit is
connected to an AC outlet
via the AC adaptor. When
the unit is being powered by
the built-in battery only, the
BLUETOOTH/Network
standby function is not
available.
mode.
standby) button to turn off
the unit, the indicator
flashes slowly in green,
then lights up in orange or
turns off. While the
indicator is flashing, the
unit is not operational.
• When you tap the VOL
(volume) –/+ button, the
indicator flashes once or
three times according to
the volume adjustment.
mode. See “/ (on/
standby) indicator is flashing
red” (page 19) for details.
CHARGE indicator
Indicator status
(color)
Turns off Charging of the unit is
Lights up (orange) The unit is charging.
Unit status
completed.
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