sony srs-xb30 user manual
Help Guide
Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB30
The following explains how to use this speaker. Select a topic from the navigation pane.
Getting Started
What you can do with the speaker
Parts and controls
Power source
Connecting to an AC outlet
Turning the power on
Turning the power off
Using the BLUETOOTH standby function
Charging USB devices such as smartphones
Auto power off function
Switching the auto power off function
Making connections
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
BLUETOOTH
Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device
Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device
Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC)
Disconnecting the NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC)
Switching devices by One-touch (NFC)
Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 10)
Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 8)
Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 7)
Connecting with a paired computer (Windows 10)
Connecting with a paired computer (Windows 8)
Connecting with a paired computer (Windows 7)
Listening to music
BLUETOOTH device
Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection
Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec)
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
Switching the BLUETOOTH devices connected at the same time (Multipoint connection)
Speaker Add function
Listening to music wirelessly with two speakers (Speaker Add function)
Switching between double mode and stereo mode (Speaker Add function)
Terminating the Speaker Add function
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
Wireless Party Chain function
Enjoying wireless playback using multiple speakers (Wireless Party Chain function)
Terminating the Wireless Party Chain function
Listening to music of a portable audio device, etc.
Enjoying EXTRA BASS
Phone calls
Receiving a call
Making a call
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
Using SongPal
What you can do with SongPal
Installing SongPal
Using the voice assist function
Using the voice assist function (Google app)
Using the voice assist function (Siri)
Information
About the indicators
Notes on use
Precautions
Notes on charging
Notes on water resistant feature
How to care for the speaker when wet
What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology?
What is LDAC?
Customer support websites
Troubleshooting
What can I do to solve a problem?
Power supply
Unable to turn on the speaker or charge the built-in battery
The power suddenly turns off
Sound
No sound/Sound from only one speaker/Low sound level/Distorted sound/Humming or noise in the speaker output/No voice or low voice from callers
Sound becomes low while in use
BLUETOOTH
Unable to pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device
Unable to connect the speaker to a BLUETOOTH device with One-touch connection (NFC)
Unable to connect a BLUETOOTH device with the speaker in the Speaker Add function
Unable to connect with a speaker in the Wireless Party Chain function
Reset
Using the RESET button
Initializing the speaker
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Wireless Speaker SRS-XB30 Help Guide....................................................................................... |
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Getting Started................................................................................................................................. |
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What you can do with the speaker................................................................................................. |
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Parts and controls........................................................................................................................... |
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Power source................................................................................................................................... |
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Connecting to an AC outlet....................................................................................................... |
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Turning the power on................................................................................................................ |
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Turning the power off................................................................................................................ |
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Using the BLUETOOTH standby function................................................................................ |
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Charging USB devices such as smartphones........................................................................ |
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Auto power off function........................................................................................................... |
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Switching the auto power off function..................................................................................... |
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Making connections........................................................................................................................ |
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How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices.................................................. |
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BLUETOOTH.................................................................................................................................. |
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Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device.............................................................. |
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Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device...................................................................... |
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Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC)......................................... |
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Disconnecting the NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC)........................................... |
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Switching devices by One-touch (NFC).................................................................................. |
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Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 10).......................................................... |
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Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 8)............................................................ |
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Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 7)............................................................ |
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Connecting with a paired computer (Windows 10)................................................................. |
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Connecting with a paired computer (Windows 8)................................................................... |
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Connecting with a paired computer (Windows 7)................................................................... |
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Listening to music........................................................................................................................... |
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BLUETOOTH device....................................................................................................................... |
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Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection................................................. |
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Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec)................................. |
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Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)........................................................... |
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Switching the BLUETOOTH devices connected at the same time (Multipoint |
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connection)............................................................................................................................. |
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Speaker Add function...................................................................................................................... |
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Listening to music wirelessly with two speakers (Speaker Add function)............................... |
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Switching between double mode and stereo mode (Speaker Add function).......................... |
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Terminating the Speaker Add function................................................................................... |
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Wireless Party Chain function......................................................................................................... |
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Enjoying wireless playback using multiple speakers (Wireless Party Chain |
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function).................................................................................................................................. |
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Terminating the Wireless Party Chain function...................................................................... |
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Listening to music of a portable audio device, etc........................................................................ |
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Enjoying EXTRA BASS................................................................................................................ |
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Phone calls..................................................................................................................................... |
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Receiving a call............................................................................................................................ |
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Making a call................................................................................................................................. |
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Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)................................................................. |
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Using SongPal............................................................................................................................... |
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What you can do with SongPal..................................................................................................... |
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Installing SongPal......................................................................................................................... |
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Using the voice assist function....................................................................................................... |
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Using the voice assist function (Google app)............................................................................... |
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Using the voice assist function (Siri)............................................................................................. |
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Information..................................................................................................................................... |
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About the indicators...................................................................................................................... |
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Notes on use.................................................................................................................................. |
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Precautions............................................................................................................................. |
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Notes on charging.................................................................................................................. |
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Notes on water resistant feature............................................................................................. |
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How to care for the speaker when wet................................................................................... |
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What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology?.......................................................................... |
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What is LDAC?..................................................................................................................... |
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Customer support websites........................................................................................................ |
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Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................. |
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What can I do to solve a problem?............................................................................................. |
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Power supply.................................................................................................................................. |
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Unable to turn on the speaker or charge the built-in battery................................................ |
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The power suddenly turns off............................................................................................... |
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Sound............................................................................................................................................. |
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No sound/Sound from only one speaker/Low sound level/Distorted sound/ |
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Humming or noise in the speaker output/No voice or low voice from callers....................... |
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Sound becomes low while in use......................................................................................... |
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BLUETOOTH................................................................................................................................. |
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Unable to pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device....................................................... |
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Unable to connect the speaker to a BLUETOOTH device with One-touch |
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connection (NFC)................................................................................................................. |
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Unable to connect a BLUETOOTH device with the speaker in the Speaker |
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Add function.......................................................................................................................... |
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Unable to connect with a speaker in the Wireless Party Chain function |
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Reset.............................................................................................................................................. |
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Using the RESET button...................................................................................................... |
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Initializing the speaker.......................................................................................................... |
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Help Guide
Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB30
What you can do with the speaker
One-touch connection (NFC)
BLUETOOTH® Ver. 4.2
Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles*1: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, SPP
By connecting the speaker with a smartphone via BLUETOOTH, you can talk hands-free using the built-in microphone and speaker.
“Noise suppression” and “Echo cancellation” enable phone calls with high-quality sound.
Noise suppression: Noise picked up by the speaker is suppressed, so the caller will hear your voice with less noise. Echo cancellation: By reducing sound from the speaker picked up by the speaker microphone, echoes generated by the caller’s phone will be suppressed.
You can enjoy up to about 24 hours*2*3 of continuous wireless music playback with the built-in lithium ion rechargeable battery.
BLUETOOTH standby function
By using the AUDIO IN jack (external input jack), you can enjoy music of portable audio devices, etc.
By connecting two SRS-XB30 speakers via BLUETOOTH, you can play audio in either stereo mode (stereo sound) or double mode.
By combining up to 10 devices compatible with the Wireless Party Chain function, you can enjoy music at the same time.
Charging the speaker by connecting the AC adaptor supplied.
You can charge a USB device such as smartphone by connecting it to the DC OUT ONLY port (USB) of the speaker via a USB cable.
Activating the lighting in synchronization with music.
Depending on the status of the system, the voice guidance outputs from the speaker as followings.
When setting the system to the pairing mode; “Bluetooth pairing”
When pressing and holding the 
(call) button to check the battery power during the system is turned on; “Fully charged/About 70%/About 50%/About 20%/Please charge”
When the battery power is low; “Please charge”
When changing the L/R on SongPal during the Speaker Add function; “Left/Right”
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The speaker has a water resistant specification*4*5 of IPX5*6 as specified in “Degrees of protection against ingress of water” of |
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the IEC60529 “Ingress Protection Rating (IP Code).” |
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Easy operation from your smartphone and tablet*7 |
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BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the purpose of BLUETOOTH communication between devices. |
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The battery life may vary depending on the ambient temperature or conditions of use. The method of estimating the battery life has been changed since |
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2015. |
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When using a specified music source, sending music at the maximum volume level from a BLUETOOTH device, setting the volume level of the |
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speaker to 22, and turning off the lighting. If the volume level of the speaker is set to maximum, the usage life will be approx. 4 hours. |
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Requires that the cap is fastened securely. |
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The supplied accessories are not water resistant. |
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IPX5 (Degree of protection against jets of water): The system has been tested and found to remain functional after exposure to direct jet streams of |
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water using a nozzle of 6.3 mm (about 1/4 in) internal diameter from any direction where approximately 12.5 L/ min of water is applied for a period of |
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more than 3 minutes from a distance of about 3 meters (about 10 ft). |
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When using the dedicated app “SongPal.” |
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Help Guide
Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB30
Parts and controls
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(power) |
PAIRING button/indicator |
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CHARGE indicator |
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(BLUETOOTH) indicator |
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–/+ (volume) buttons |
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L (left)/R (right) indicators |
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ADD button |
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(play) button |
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(call) |
BATT (battery) button |
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EXTRA BASS |
LIGHT button/indicator |
The lighting built in the speaker is turned on/off when you press and hold this button for about 3 seconds.
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10 N-mark
11. Microphone
12. Lighting
13. Cap
14. DC OUT ONLY port (USB)
15. DC IN 5V jack
16. RESET button
17. AUDIO IN jack
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Related Topic
About the indicators
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Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB30
Connecting to an AC outlet
The speaker can be operated by connecting it to an AC outlet via the AC adaptor (supplied) or built-in battery (rechargeable). When using the speaker for the first time, be sure to charge the battery for more than 1 hour before turning on the power. You can operate the speaker by battery instead of the AC adaptor by charging the speaker before use.
1Connect the supplied AC adaptor to the DC IN 5V jack.
2Plug the AC adaptor to an AC outlet.
Charging starts and the CHARGE indicator lights up in orange. Charging is completed in about 4 hours*1 and the indicator turns off. Once the battery is fully charged, it will not be charged further even if the speaker is kept connected to an AC outlet.
*1 Time that is required to charge the empty battery to its full capacity when the speaker turns off.
Battery life (when using the BLUETOOTH connection)
About 24 hours*2.
The time stated above may vary depending on ambient temperature or conditions of use.
*2 When the specified music source is used, the BLUETOOTH device is set to the maximum volume, the volume level of the speaker is set to 22, and the lighting of the speaker turns off. If the volume level of the speaker is set to maximum, the usage life will be approx. 4 hours.
Checking the battery level of the rechargeable battery
After pressing or holding the 
(call) button for more than 3 seconds to check the battery power during the speaker is turned on, the voice guidance “Fully charged/About 70%/About 50%/About 20%/Please charge” outputs from the speaker.
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When the battery is running low
When the voice guidance says “Please charge” and the CHARGE indicator flashes slowly in orange, the battery is running low and needs to be charged. In this state, the speaker cannot supply power to other devices.
If the voice guidance says “Please charge” and the CHARGE indicator flashes 3 times in orange and goes off when you turn on the speaker, the battery is empty and needs to be charged.
Hint
A speaker that is in use can be charged if it is connected to an AC outlet though the CHARGE indicator does not light up. In this case, it may take longer to charge the battery compared to when the speaker is turned off depending on the conditions of use. Therefore, it is recommended that you turn off the speaker when charging.
Note
When you use the speaker at a loud volume, the battery may run low even if the speaker is connected to an AC outlet. If you want to use the speaker while charging, lower the volume of the speaker. Otherwise, turn off the speaker and charge the battery sufficiently.
When you use the speaker at a loud volume for a long time, the battery may run low even if the speaker is connected to an AC outlet. As a result, sound becomes low. This is not a malfunction. Turn off the speaker and charge the battery sufficiently.
When you switch the power source between an AC outlet and battery by connecting/disconnecting the AC adaptor, the speaker may stop sound output for a short while. This is not a malfunction.
The maximum power output will be lower when the battery is running low.
Even if you do not intend to use the speaker for a long time, charge the battery sufficiently once every 6 months to maintain its performance.
In an extremely cold or hot environment, charging stops for safety. If charging takes a long time, it also makes charging of the speaker stop. In these conditions, the CHARGE indicator keeps flashing in orange quickly, but this is not a malfunction. To resolve these issues, disconnect the AC adaptor and connect it again within the operating temperature between 5 °C and 35 °C (41 °F and 95 °F).
Do not charge in places where water may splash.
Related Topic
Turning the power on
Notes on charging
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Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB30
Turning the power on
1Press the 
(power) 
PAIRING button.
The 
(power) indicator lights up in white and the 
(BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes slowly in white.
When you turn on the speaker for the first time after purchase or there is no pairing information stored in the speaker, the 
(BLUETOOTH) indicator will begin to flash quickly in white.
Hint
When you turn on the speaker for the first time after purchase, the EXTRA BASS function is on, and the indicator on the EXTRA BASS 
LIGHT button lights up in white.
Note
If the CHARGE indicator flashes 3 times in orange and turns off when you turn on the speaker, the battery is empty. In this state, the speaker turns off automatically. Charge the battery.
When the CHARGE indicator flashes slowly in orange, the battery is running low and needs to be charged. In this state, the speaker cannot supply power to other devices.
Related Topic
Turning the power off
Connecting to an AC outlet
Enjoying EXTRA BASS
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Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB30
Turning the power off
1Press the 
(power) 
PAIRING button.
The 
(power) indicator and 
(BLUETOOTH) indicator turn off.
Hint
If you turn off the speaker when it is connected to an AC outlet via the AC adaptor (supplied), and while the BLUETOOTH standby function is on, the 
(power) indicator lights up in orange and the speaker enters the BLUETOOTH standby mode.
Related Topic
Auto power off function
Using the BLUETOOTH standby function
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Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB30
Using the BLUETOOTH standby function
When the BLUETOOTH standby function is turned on, the speaker turns on automatically by operating a BLUETOOTH device, and starts the BLUETOOTH connection.
Before operating the speaker, note the following:
The BLUETOOTH standby function is available only when the speaker is connected to an AC outlet. When the speaker is being powered by the built-in battery only, the BLUETOOTH standby function is not available.
Pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device in advance. If pairing information is not stored in the speaker, as in the case when the speaker is used for the first time after purchase, the speaker will not enter the BLUETOOTH standby mode.
1Connect the speaker to an AC outlet.
2Turn on the speaker.
The 
(power) indicator lights up in white.
3Tap [SongPal] on your smartphone, iPhone, etc. to start up the application.
SongPal
4Tap [SRS-XB30].
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5 Tap [Settings].
6Tap [Power Option].
7Tap [BT Standby] to set the BLUETOOTH standby mode to on.
8Tap [Done].
To turn off the BLUETOOTH standby function
Perform steps 
to 
again to turn off the BLUETOOTH standby function then tap [Done].
Hint
The 
(power) indicator lights up in orange while the speaker is turned off when the BLUETOOTH standby function is activated.
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Related Topic
Connecting to an AC outlet
Turning the power on
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices 
About the indicators
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Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB30
Charging USB devices such as smartphones
You can charge a USB device, such as a smartphone, by connecting it to the speaker with a USB cable (not supplied). Even if the speaker is not connected to an AC outlet, its built-in battery can supply power to a USB device.
1Connect a USB device such as a smartphone to the DC OUT ONLY port (USB) using a USB cable (not supplied).
When you connect the speaker to an AC outlet via the AC adaptor (supplied), the connected USB device starts to be charged automatically.
If the speaker is being powered by the built-in battery only, proceed to step 
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2Turn on the speaker.
The 
(power) indicator lights up in white and the USB device starts to be charged.
Note
If the speaker is being powered by the built-in battery only, charging of the connected USB device will stop when the speaker turns off.
When the CHARGE indicator flashes slowly in orange, the battery is running low and needs to be charged. In this state, the speaker cannot supply power to other devices.
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Music playback is not available with a USB cable.
Related Topic
Connecting to an AC outlet
Turning the power on
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Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB30
Auto power off function
If the speaker satisfies the following conditions for 15 minutes, it turns off automatically.
When the speaker is in BLUETOOTH mode
No operation on the speaker.
No BLUETOOTH connection has been established between the speaker and a smartphone or mobile phone via HFP/HSP. HFP and HSP are types of BLUETOOTH profiles.
HSP (Headset Profile): Allows calling/cellular phone operation.
HFP (Hands-Free Profile): Allows hands-free calling/cellular phone operation.
No music (sound) is played when the speaker is connected to a BLUETOOTH device.
When the speaker is in AUDIO IN mode
No operation on the speaker.
No music (sound) is played on an audio device connected to the AUDIO IN jack or the music (sound) of an audio device connected to the AUDIO IN jack is too small.
No BLUETOOTH device is connected to the speaker via HFP/HSP.
Note
The speaker turns off automatically if it satisfies the conditions above for 15 minutes, even if the speaker is charging a USB device that is connected to the DC OUT ONLY port (USB). If the speaker is being powered by the built-in battery only, charging will stop when the speaker turns off.
Related Topic
Switching the auto power off function
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Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB30
Switching the auto power off function
You can switch the auto power off function on/off. At the time of purchase, the setting is on.
1Connect the speaker to an AC outlet via the AC adaptor (supplied), and turn off the power.
2Press and hold the + button and the – button at the same time for at least 5 seconds.
When the auto power off function switches to off, the 
(BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes 3 times in white. When the function switches to on, the 
(BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes twice in white.
Related Topic
Auto power off function
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Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB30
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
You can enjoy music and hands-free calling with the speaker wirelessly by using your device’s BLUETOOTH function.
Before operating the speaker, be sure to do the following:
Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 m (3 ft) of the speaker.
Connect the speaker to an AC outlet or charge the battery sufficiently.
Stop playback on a BLUETOOTH device.
Turn down the volume of the BLUETOOTH device and speaker to avoid any sudden loud sound output from the speaker. 
Prepare the operating instructions supplied with the BLUETOOTH device for reference.
Pairing the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device
Pairing is the process required to mutually register the information on BLUETOOTH devices to be connected wirelessly. It is necessary to pair a device with the speaker to be able to make a BLUETOOTH connection for the first time.
Select your situation from the following two connecting patterns. The method is the same, even when pairing a second device or more.
Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device
Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC)
Connecting the speaker with the paired device
Once the BLUETOOTH devices are paired, there is no need to pair them again. To connect a device already paired, refer to the following topic.
Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device
Connecting the speaker with an NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC)
By touching the speaker with an NFC-compatible device such as a smartphone or Walkman,etc., the speaker is turned on automatically and then proceeds to pairing and making a BLUETOOTH connection. For details, refer to the following topics.
Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC)
Disconnecting the NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC)
Switching devices by One-touch (NFC)
Compatible smartphones
NFC-compatible smartphones with Android™ 4.x or later installed
Compatible Walkman models
NFC-compatible Walkman models*
*Even if your Walkman is compatible with the NFC function, it may not be able to make a BLUETOOTH connection with the speaker by one touch. For details on the compatible models, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Walkman.
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NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology enabling short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as smartphones and IC tags.
Thanks to the NFC function, data communication - for example, BLUETOOTH pairing - can be achieved easily by simply touching NFC-compatible devices together (i.e., at the N-mark symbol or location designated on each device).
Note
Once the BLUETOOTH devices are paired, there is no need to pair them again, except in the following cases: Pairing information has been deleted after repair, etc.
The speaker is already paired with 8 devices and another device is to be paired.
The speaker can be paired with up to 8 devices. If a new device is paired after 8 devices have already been paired, the paired device with the oldest connection time is replaced by the new one.
The pairing information of the speaker has been deleted from the BLUETOOTH device. The speaker is initialized.
All pairing information will be deleted.
The speaker can be paired with multiple devices, but can only play music from one paired device at a time.
When an audio cable is connected to the speaker’s AUDIO IN jack while the speaker and the BLUETOOTH device have been connected via BLUETOOTH connection, sound from the BLUETOOTH-connected device is not output from the speaker (the hands-free function is available). To listen to music from the BLUETOOTH device, disconnect the audio cable from the speaker’s AUDIO IN jack.
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Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB30
Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device
The speaker can be paired with up to 8 BLUETOOTH devices.
When pairing with two or more BLUETOOTH devices, perform the following pairing procedure for each device. Before operating the speaker, be sure to do the following:
Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 m (3 ft) of the speaker.
Connect the speaker to an AC outlet or charge the battery sufficiently.
Stop playback on a BLUETOOTH device.
Turn down the volume of the BLUETOOTH device and speaker to avoid any sudden loud sound output from the speaker. 
Prepare the operating instructions supplied with the BLUETOOTH device for reference.
1Turn on the speaker.
The 
(power) indicator lights up in white.
The 
(BLUETOOTH) indicator begins to flash in white.
When you turn on the speaker for the first time after purchase, the 
(BLUETOOTH) indicator will begin to flash quickly in white and the speaker enters pairing mode automatically by just turning on the speaker. Proceed to step 
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When you turn on the speaker, the speaker tries to make a BLUETOOTH connection with the last connected BLUETOOTH device. If the device is nearby and its BLUETOOTH function is on, the BLUETOOTH connection is established automatically and the 
(BLUETOOTH) indicator stays lit. When you want to connect another BLUETOOTH device, terminate the current BLUETOOTH connection by operating the currently connected BLUETOOTH device.
2 Press and hold the (power) 
PAIRING button until you hear the voice guidance and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator begins to flash quickly in white.
The speaker enters pairing mode.
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3Perform the pairing procedure on the BLUETOOTH device to detect the speaker.
When a list of detected devices appears on the display of the BLUETOOTH device, select “SRS-XB30.” If a passkey* is required on the display of the BLUETOOTH device, enter “0000.”
*A passkey may be called “Passcode,” “PIN code,” “PIN number” or “Password.”
4Make the BLUETOOTH connection from the BLUETOOTH device.
When the BLUETOOTH connection is established, the 
(BLUETOOTH) indicator stays lit.
If the BLUETOOTH connection is not established, repeat from step 
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Hint
For details on operating a BLUETOOTH device, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the BLUETOOTH device.
Note
The pairing mode of the speaker is released after about 5 minutes and the 
(BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes slowly. However, when pairing information is not stored in the speaker, such as at the factory settings, the pairing mode is not released. If the pairing mode is released before finishing the process, repeat from step 
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When pairing with a BLUETOOTH device that cannot display a list of detected devices or that has no display, you may be able to pair the device by setting both the speaker and the BLUETOOTH device to pairing mode. At this time, if a passkey besides “0000” is set on the BLUETOOTH device, pairing cannot be done with the speaker.
Once the BLUETOOTH devices are paired, there is no need to pair them again, except in the following cases: Pairing information has been deleted after repair, etc.
The speaker is already paired with 8 devices and another device is to be paired.
The speaker can be paired with up to 8 devices. If a new device is paired after 8 devices have already been paired, the paired device with the oldest connection time is replaced by the new one.
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The pairing information of the speaker has been deleted from the BLUETOOTH device.
The speaker is initialized.
All pairing information will be deleted.
The speaker can be paired with multiple devices, but can only play music from one paired device at a time.
When an audio cable is connected to the speaker’s AUDIO IN jack while the speaker and the BLUETOOTH device have been connected via BLUETOOTH connection, sound from the BLUETOOTH-connected device is not output from the speaker (the hands-free function is available). To listen to music from the BLUETOOTH device, disconnect the audio cable from the speaker’s AUDIO IN jack.
Related Topic
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device
Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
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Help Guide
Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB30
Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device
Check the following before you operate the speaker.
If the speaker was previously paired with a different device, turn off the BLUETOOTH function for the other device.
1Turn on the speaker.
The 
(power) indicator lights up in white.
The 
(BLUETOOTH) indicator begins to flash in white.
When you turn on the speaker, the speaker tries to make a BLUETOOTH connection with the last connected BLUETOOTH device. If the device is nearby and its BLUETOOTH function is on, the BLUETOOTH connection is established automatically and the 
(BLUETOOTH) indicator stays lit. When you want to connect another BLUETOOTH device, terminate the current BLUETOOTH connection by operating the currently connected BLUETOOTH device.
2Make the BLUETOOTH connection from the BLUETOOTH device.
When the BLUETOOTH connection is established, the 
(BLUETOOTH) indicator stays lit.
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Hint
If the devices cannot connect, enter pairing mode to connect.
(The speaker can be paired with up to 8 devices. If the speaker is paired with multiple devices, it is necessary to enter pairing mode to connect.)
When the BLUETOOTH standby function is turned on, the speaker turns on automatically by operating a BLUETOOTH device, and starts the BLUETOOTH connection.
Note
When the speaker made a connection automatically with the last connected BLUETOOTH device, the BLUETOOTH function may not work properly. In this case, terminate the BLUETOOTH connection by operating the connected BLUETOOTH device and reestablish a connection.
When an audio cable is connected to the speaker’s AUDIO IN jack while the speaker and the BLUETOOTH device have been connected via BLUETOOTH connection, sound from the BLUETOOTH-connected device is not output from the speaker (the hands-free function is available). To listen to music from the BLUETOOTH device, disconnect the audio cable from the speaker’s AUDIO IN jack.
Related Topic
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device
Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
Using the BLUETOOTH standby function
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Help Guide
Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB30
Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC)
By touching the speaker with an NFC-compatible device such as a smartphone, the speaker turns on automatically, then proceeds to pairing and BLUETOOTH connection.
Compatible smartphones
NFC-compatible smartphones with Android 4.x or later installed
Compatible Walkman models
NFC-compatible Walkman models*1
*1 Even if your Walkman is compatible with the NFC function, it may not be able to make a BLUETOOTH connection with the speaker by One-touch. For details on the compatible models, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Walkman.
NFC
NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology enabling short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as smartphones and IC tags.
Thanks to the NFC function, data communication - for example, BLUETOOTH pairing - can be achieved easily by simply touching NFC-compatible devices together (i.e., at the N-mark symbol or location designated on each device).
1Set the NFC function of the device to on.
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device.
If your smartphone OS is Android 4.1 or later: proceed to step 
.
NFC-compatible Walkman models*2: proceed to step 
.
*2 The procedures for the NFC settings may vary depending on Walkman models. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Walkman.
2Download and install the app “NFC Easy Connect” on the device.
“NFC Easy Connect” is a free Android app you can download from Google Play™.
Download the app by searching for “NFC Easy Connect” or access it by using the following two-dimensional code. A fee may be charged to download the app.
Access the following Web site to search for the app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sony.easyconnect Download via the two-dimensional code:
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The app may not be downloadable in some countries/regions.
3Start “NFC Easy Connect” on the device.
Make sure that the app screen is displayed.
4Touch the speaker with the device.
Unlock the screen of the device beforehand.
Keep touching the device on the N marked part of the speaker until the device responds. If the speaker is off, it will turn on when the device touches it.
Follow the on-screen instructions to establish the connection.
When the BLUETOOTH connection is established, 
(BLUETOOTH) indicator stays lit.
To disconnect, touch the speaker with the device again.
Hint
Even if the speaker is not turned on, the 
(BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes when touching with a device. When the connection is established, the 
(BLUETOOTH) indicator lights up in white.
If you cannot connect the speaker, try the following.
Start the app on the device and move the device slowly over the N marked part of the speaker. If the device is in a case, remove the case.
Make sure that the app screen is displayed on the device.
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