Sony SRS-X99 Startup Guide

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Personal Audio System

Wi-Fi Startup Guide

Listening to Music over Your Wi-Fi Network

This document introduces how to play music after connecting this unit to your Wi-Fi network.

A Wi-Fi network enables you to easily enjoy music stored in wireless devices in your home, such as a PC or smartphone/iPhone. For other connection or listening methods, refer to Help Guide (indicated on the right).

Connect the unit to an AC outlet and set the

First

antenna in the upright position.

Pull out

Choose a Wi-Fi connection method depending on your device, then go to “

 Connecting the unit to your Wi-Fi network” below.

Xperia

iPhone

Use an Android smartphone in which SongPal (free app) is installed to configure the Wi-Fi settings of the unit.

Use an iPhone/iPad/iPod touch in which SongPal (free app) is installed to configure the Wi-Fi settings of the unit.

Choose your device or software to play music, then go to “ Listening

to music with the unit” overleaf.

(Media Go)

(iTunes)

Set the music stored in a PC to share and listen to it by using Media Go.

Documents provided

Wi-Fi Startup Guide (this document)

Explains how to listen to music stored in your PC or other device over your Wi-Fi network.

Operating Instructions (separate document)

Explains important safety information, BLUETOOTH connection method, troubleshooting, etc.

90 degrees

Make sure that a LAN cable is not connected. A wired

SRS-X99

and wireless connection cannot be used at the same time.

 Connecting the unit to your Wi-Fi network

Xperia

Use an Android smartphone such as an Xperia in which SongPal (free app) is installed to configure Wi-Fi settings of the unit. This method requires a Wi-Fi connection of the smartphone and a BLUETOOTH connection between the smartphone and the unit. The Wi-Fi setting information is sent from the smartphone to the unit via BLUETOOTH.

• Some wireless routers have multiple SSIDs. Connect the unit and your Android smartphone to the same SSID.

Required items: Xperia™ or other Android smartphone, wireless router

Preliminary steps:



Connect your smartphone to your Wi-Fi network.



Record the SSID and password of your router

that your smartphone is connecting to in the following spaces.

For details, refer to the operating instructions of your router.

SSID:

Password:



Install SongPal on your smartphone.

Search for SongPal on Google Play™

Tap the / (on/standby) button to turn on the unit.

Flashing Slow flashing

The / (on/standby) indicator lights up in green. Go to the next step when the LINK indicator begins to flash slowly (once per 3 seconds). In some cases, this slow flashing may take about 4 or 5 minutes to begin.

WPS

Use a wireless router with a WPS (AOSS) button to configure the Wi-Fi settings of the unit with a push of the button.

Configure the Wi-Fi settings using a browser of a PC. Refer to the Operating Instructions of the separate document, “Listening to music via a Wi-Fi network”.

Make a BLUETOOTH connection between the unit and smartphone.

If your smartphone does not support the NFC function, see  to  on the right.



Tap and start up [SongPal] on your

smartphone.

Follow the on-screen instructions.



Touch the N-Mark on the unit with the

smartphone.

Touch and hold until the smartphone responds.

Pairing is completed in about 1 minute.

Non-NFC compatible smartphone



Set the BLUETOOTH function of the

smartphone to on.



Tap and start up

SongPal, then [Open the Bluetooth setting screen].



Tap the

of the unit once.

The (BLUETOOTH) indicator begins to flash quickly.*

(BLUETOOTH) PAIRING button

(Windows Media Player)

Smartphone

Xperia

iPhone/iPad/iPod touch



Tap [SRS-X99] on your

smartphone.

*1 The first time you tap the (BLUETOOTH) PAIRING

button after purchasing this unit, the indicator flashes quickly. To pair with another device, tap and hold the until it beeps.

(BLUETOOTH) PAIRING button

(BLUETOOTH)

(Music app)

(SongPal app)

Listen to music in your smartphone/iPhone/iPad/iPod touch by operating SongPal.

Check that the (BLUETOOTH) indicator is lit.

Flashing Lit

When a BLUETOOTH connection is established, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator stops flashing and stays lit.

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-x99/h_zz/

Configure Wi-Fi settings following the SongPal instructions.

If password entry is required on the display, select the SSID and enter the password recorded in step 1 - .

The screen on the right is displayed.

Check that the LINK indicator lights up in orange.

Flashing Lit

When the indicator stays lit, the Wi-Fi connection is established. Depending on the environment, it may take more than 1 minute.

When the Wi-Fi connection fails, the LINK indicator flashes in red. In this case, repeat the procedure from step 2.

See overleaf to play back

iPhone

Use an iPhone in which SongPal (free app) is installed to configure Wi-Fi settings of the unit. This method requires a Wi-Fi connection of the iPhone and a BLUETOOTH connection between the iPhone and the unit. The Wi-Fi setting information is sent from the iPhone to the unit via BLUETOOTH.

• Some wireless routers have multiple SSIDs. Connect the unit and your iPhone to the same SSID.

Required items: iPhone/iPad/iPod touch, wireless router

Preliminary steps:



Confirm that your iPhone is

connected to your Wi-Fi network.



Install SongPal on your iPhone.

Search for SongPal on the App Store

Tap the / (on/standby) button to turn on the unit.

Flashing Slow flashing

Make a BLUETOOTH connection between the unit and iPhone.



Tap the

unit once.

The (BLUETOOTH) indicator begins to flash quickly.*

*2 The first time you tap the (BLUETOOTH) PAIRING

button after purchasing this unit, the indicator flashes quickly. To pair with another device, tap and hold the beeps.

(BLUETOOTH) PAIRING button of the

(BLUETOOTH)

(BLUETOOTH) PAIRING button until it



Search for the unit on the iPhone.

Tap [Settings]  [Bluetooth].

Turn on BLUETOOTH.

Tap [SRS-X99].

Check that the (BLUETOOTH) indicator is lit.

Flashing Lit

When a BLUETOOTH connection is established, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator stops flashing and stays lit.

Configure Wi-Fi settings following the SongPal instructions.



Tap and start up [SongPal] on your

iPhone.

Follow the on-screen instructions.



When the screen on the right

is displayed, tap [OK].



If [Share Wi-Fi settings?] is displayed, tap [Allow].

The screen on the right is displayed.

Check that the LINK indicator lights up in orange.

Flashing Lit

When the indicator stays lit, the Wi-Fi connection is established. Depending on the environment, it may take more than 1 minute.

When the Wi-Fi connection fails, the LINK indicator flashes in red. In this case, repeat the procedure from step 2.

See overleaf to play back

WPS

Configure Wi-Fi settings of the unit with a push of each WPS (AOSS) button on the wireless router and the unit.

• To check if your wireless router is compatible with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™), refer to the operating instructions of your router.

Required item: Wireless router with WPS (AOSS) button

Place the unit close to your wireless router.

Tap the / (on/standby) button to turn on the unit.

Flashing Slow flashing

Press and hold the WPS button of the unit until it beeps (about 2 seconds).

The WPS button is on the rear of the unit.

Within 90 seconds, press the WPS button*

Depending on the wireless router, press and hold the WPS button for a few seconds. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your router.

*3 The WPS button may be called “AOSS button” depending

of the router.

on the wireless router.

Check that the LINK indicator lights up in orange.

Flashing Lit

When the indicator stays lit, the Wi-Fi connection is established. Depending on the environment, it may take more than 1 minute.

When the Wi-Fi connection fails, the LINK indicator flashes in red. In this case, repeat the procedure from step 2.

See overleaf to play back

If the Wi-Fi connection fails

You can use a PC browser to configure Wi-Fi settings of the unit. Connect the unit to your PC using a commercially-available network (LAN) cable.

For details, refer to the Operating Instructions, “Listening to music via a Wi-Fi network”.

Continued: “  Listening to music with the unit” overleaf

 Listening to music with the unit

Music stored in your PC Music stored in your smartphone/iPhone

Communication fees may be charged for downloading the app or browsing the Help Guide. The design and displays of the app may change without notice.

(Media Go)

You can listen to music stored in your PC with the unit by using the software Media Go.

• Go to the following URL beforehand, and install or update to the latest version of Media Go (free software) on your PC. For customers in Europe: http://www.sony.eu/support For customers in the U.S.A.: http://esupport.sony.com/US For customers in Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/CA/ For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support

Required item: Media Go installed PC

Connect the unit and PC to your Wi-Fi network.

Connect the unit and PC to the same SSID of your router. See overleaf for connecting the unit to your Wi-Fi network, and make sure the LINK indicator of the unit lights up in orange.

Tap the NETWORK button of the unit.

The NETWORK indicator lights up in white, and the unit switches to NETWORK mode.

Prepare Media Go.



Start up [Media Go] on your PC.



Select [Preferences...] from the [Tools] menu.

Preferences

Smartphone

You can listen to music stored in your smartphone/iPhone with SongPal (free app).

• For more details about SongPal, refer to the Operating Instructions, “About SongPal”.

(SongPal app)

Required item: SongPal installed smartphone/iPhone/iPad/iPod touch

Connect the unit and smartphone/iPhone to your Wi-Fi network.

Connect the unit and smartphone/iPhone to the same SSID of your router. See overleaf for connecting the unit to your Wi-Fi network, and make sure the LINK indicator of the unit lights up in orange.

Set the unit on SongPal.



Install SongPal on your smartphone/iPhone.

If SongPal is already installed, skip this procedure and go to .

Search for SongPal on Google Play or the App Store.



Tap and start up [SongPal].

Follow the on-screen instructions.



When the screen on the right is

displayed, tap [SRS-X99].

Play music in your smartphone/iPhone by operating SongPal.



Tap your smartphone/iPhone.



Select a song to play and adjust the volume.

Music is played back.

Set Media Go on your PC as the server.



Select [Media Sharing], then check [Library name].

[Library name] can be changed to an arbitrary name.

Media Sharing

Library name

Make sure that a check mark is in all three items of [Media Sharing].



After confirming the screen, select [OK].

(iTunes)

Play music by operating Media Go on your PC.



Select

Required item: iTunes installed PC

(Throw) from the bottom of the Media Go

window.



Select [SRS-X99] on the Throw menu of Media Go.



Select a song to play and adjust the volume.

Music is played back.

Xperia

You can listen to music stored on your Xperia by operating the Music app.

• This function is available when you have an Xperia with the Music (or WALKMAN®) app pre-installed.

• Update the Android OS of your Xperia to the latest version beforehand.

• Your Xperia may need to disable [Auto-select wireless option] of [Throw settings]. For details, refer to the User guide of Xperia.

(Music app)

Required item: Music app-compatible Xperia

Connect the unit and Xperia to your Wi-Fi network.

Connect the unit and Xperia to the same SSID of your router. See overleaf for connecting the unit to your Wi-Fi network, and make sure the LINK indicator of the unit lights up in orange.

Play music in your Xperia by operating the Music app.



Tap and start up

([Music]) on your Xperia.



Tap

[SRS-X99].

, then tap



Play music and adjust the volume.

Music is played back.

You can listen to iTunes music on your PC with the unit using AirPlay.

• Update iTunes to the latest version beforehand.

(Windows Media Player)

Connect the unit and PC to your Wi-Fi network.

Connect the unit and PC to the same SSID of your router. See overleaf for connecting the unit to your Wi-Fi network, and make sure the LINK indicator of the unit lights up in orange.

Play music by operating iTunes on your PC.



Start iTunes on your PC.



Select

(AirPlay) on the iTunes window.



Select [SRS-X99] on the AirPlay menu of iTunes.



Select a song to play and adjust the volume.

Music is played back.

iPhone/iPad/iPod touch

You can listen to music stored in your iPhone/ iPad/iPod touch using AirPlay.

• Update the iPhone/iPad/iPod touch to the latest version beforehand.

• The screen illustrations are examples using iOS 8.

Required item: iPhone/iPad/iPod touch

Connect the unit and iPhone/iPad/iPod touch to your Wi-Fi network.

Connect the unit and iPhone/iPad/iPod touch to the same SSID of your router. See overleaf for connecting the unit to your Wi-Fi network, and make sure the LINK indicator of the unit lights up in orange.

Play music by operating iPhone/iPad/iPod touch.



Swipe up the screen to

display the Control Center.



Tap

(AirPlay).



Tap [SRS-X99].



Play music and adjust the volume.

Music is played back.

You can listen to music using Windows Media Player on the PC with the unit.

• Refer to the Help Guide for more details. http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-x99/h_zz/

SongPal Link:

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.

Use the SongPal app installed on your smartphone/iPhone to control the function. If you use multiple devices that are compatible with the SongPal Link function, all devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. For more details, refer to the Help Guide listed on the right, or the Wi-Fi Startup Guide supplied with each device.

For more information about the unit, consult other documents

Operating Instructions (separate document) Help Guide (web document for a PC/smartphone)

• Safety information

• Parts and controls

• Wi-Fi network connection using PC

• Connection/playback method with BLUETOOTH, USB or other devices

• About the NFC function

• Troubleshooting

• Specifications etc.

• Wi-Fi network connection details

• Linkage with SongPal app

• Network connection and playback method with each OS/device

• BLUETOOTH connection and playback method with various devices

• How to play High-Resolution Audio format files

• Software update etc.

Help Guide URL:

http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-x99/h_zz/