Sony SRS-X88 Operating Instructions
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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-X88
Before operating the system, please read this
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
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent
type.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an
incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the
instructions.
The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only
those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly
in the countries EEA (European Economic Area).
The plug adaptor is not for the use in Chile. Please
use the plug adaptor in the countries where it is
necessary.
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)
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Precautions
Polarity of the plug
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.
100 V – 240 V AC, 50
Hz/60 Hz
On operation
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 23).
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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.
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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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,
http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-x88/h_zz/
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etc.
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 classic, 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.
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 access the following URL and read the
contents of the license.
http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/sl/15/
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-X88”.
URL: http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux/
Plea se no te th at So ny can not a nswe r or resp ond
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......................................3
Documents provided...................... 4
On copyrights.................................. 4
Getting started
Location and function of
controls.........................................7
About SongPal
What you can do with SongPal .......11
Listening to music through a
BLUETOOTH connection
Pairing the unit with a BLUETOOTH
device and listening to music ..... 12
Listening to music by one-touch
action (NFC) ................................14
Listening to music via a Wi-Fi
network
Selecting the method of network
connection..................................15
Connecting with a PC .....................15
Listening to the same music from the
multiple speakers (SongPal Link
function) ..................................... 17
Listening to an Internet music service
(Google Cast) .............................. 17
Listening to an Internet music service
(Spotify) ......................................18
Listening to music on a high-
resolution supported Walkman®
and Xperia™ (USB-B) ..................19
Listening to music on an external
device (AUDIO IN).......................20
Additional information
Troubleshooting ............................21
What is BLUETOOTH wireless
technology? ............................... 23
Specifications................................ 24
Listening to music with
connected components
Listening to music on a USB flash drive,
etc. (USB-A).................................19
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Getting started
Rear of th e unit
Location and function of controls
This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the unit, but the same
operations can also be performed using the remote control having the same or similar
names.
Unit
Getting started
LINK indicator
Indicates the status of the network
connection of 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.
VOL (volume) –/+ buttons
Tap to adjust the volume.
The / (on/standby) indicator and
reaction indicator flash according to the
volume adjustment when tapped.
/ (on/standby) button/indicator
Tap to turn the power of the unit on and
off.
UPDATE button
Indicates the status of the unit’s software
update.
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NETWORK button/indicator
Speaker grille detach tool (supplied)
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.
USB-A button/indicator
Tap to listen to music in a device
connected to the USB A port ( A). The
USB-A indicator lights up when tapped.
USB-B button/indicator
Tap to listen to music in a device
connected to the USB B port ( B). The
USB-B indicator lights up when tapped.
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.
Wi-Fi antenna (aerial)
Set upright during Wi-Fi connection as
below.
Swing the left side of the antenna
(aerial) outwards.
Pull out the antenna (aerial).
Rotate the antenna (aerial) 90
degrees clockwise.
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.
DC IN 19.5 V jack
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied).
AUDIO IN jack
Connect to the headphone jack of a
portable audio device, etc., using a audio
cable (not supplied).
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.
LAN port
Use a LAN cable (not supplied) to
connect the PC or the wireless router.
USB B port ( B)
Connect a PC using a USB cable (not
supplied).
When connecting a high-resolution
supported Walkman® or Xperia, use the
optional cable.
USB A port ( A)
Connect a USB flash drive directly. When
connecting to an iPhone/iPad/iPod or
Walkman®, use the cable supplied with
the device.
Remote sensor
Reaction indicator
When the unit receives signals from the
supplied remote control, the reaction
indicator (remote sensor) flashes.
Also, the indicator flashes according to
the volume adjustment of the unit.
To enjoy more dynamic sound
Remove the speaker grille on the front of
the unit with the speaker grille detach tool
(supplied).*
*1Keep the removed grille on a flat surface to
prevent distortion.
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When the indicator is lit or flashing
/ (on/standby) 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) A software update is failed,
Unit status
BLUETOOTH/Network
standby mode.
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.
or the unit is in the protect
mode. See “/ (on/
standby) indicator is flashing
red” (page 22) for details.
LINK indicator
Indicator status
(color)
Lights up (orange) The unit is connected to a
Lights up (pink) The unit is connected to a
Flashes (orange) The unit is in the process of
Flashes (pink) The unit is in the process of
Flashes (red) The network connection
Lights up (red) The network connection
The color of the lit/flashing indicator changes
depending on the connected music service.
Unit status
Wi-Fi network.
wired network.
connecting to a Wi-Fi
network.
connecting to a wired
network.
failed.
failed, or connection failed
even though the network
setting is complete.
Refer to Help Guide for details.
http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-x88/h_zz/
(BLUETOOTH) PAIRING indicator
Indicator status
(color)
Lights up (white) The unit is connected to a
Flashes quickly
(white)
Flashes (white) The unit is searching for a
Unit status
BLUETOOTH device.
The unit is pairing with a
BLUETOOTH device.
BLUETOOTH device to
connect.
NETWORK indicator
Indicator status
(color)
Lights up (white) The unit is in the NETWORK
Flashes (white) The unit is receiving an
Unit status
mode.
audio file via the network.
UPDATE button
Indicator status
(color)
Lights up (orange) The button lights up in
Flashes (orange) • The unit is updating the
Unit status
orange when the unit
detects the latest software
while connected to the
Internet. When you tap and
hold the lit button, the
update of the unit’s software
is started.
software. During the
update, you cannot
operate the unit.
• When the unit turns on for
the first time after the
software update, the
UPDATE button flashes
three times to inform you
that the update is
completed.
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