Sony SRS-ZR7 User Manual
Help Guide
Personal Audio System
SRS-ZR7
The following explains how to use this speaker.
The content referenced in the Operating Instructions is described in detail through the following links.
Network connection (wired)
You can connect the speaker to a wired network if a Wi-Fi network connection is not possible.
Connecting by using the browser on your PC
This section explains how to set up by using the browser on your PC via a Wi-Fi network.
Playback via a network (Internet music streaming service)
You can stream music from the Internet using SongPal.
Playback via a network (SongPal Link)
Enjoy music in any room via Wi-Fi. You can listen to your favorite music stored in your PC or mobile phone, or
from music streaming services, in different rooms with high sound quality.
USB connection (USB-A port, USB flash drive)
You can connect a USB flash drive to the USB-A port.
USB connection (USB-A port, Walkman)
You can connect a Walkman to the USB-A port.
USB connection (USB-B port, Walkman compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats)
Connect a Walkman to the USB-B port.
USB connection (USB-B port, Xperia compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats)
Connect an Xperia to the USB-B port.
USB connection (USB-B port, PC)
Connect a PC storing High-Resolution Audio files to the USB-B port. To play back a High-Resolution Audio file,
the dedicated software “Sony | Music Center for PC” or “Hi-Res Audio Player” is required to be downloaded.
HDMI cable connection (HDMI ARC TO TV port, TV)
Connect the speaker to a TV with using a commercially-available High Speed HDMI cable.
Audio cable connection (AUDIO IN port, portable audio device)
You can connect the device to the AUDIO IN jack with a commercially-available audio cable (with stereo mini
plugs).
Getting Started
What you can do with the speaker
Parts and controls
Mounting the speaker on a wall
Included items
Checking the included items
Power source
Connecting to an AC outlet
Turning the power on
Turning the power off (standby mode)
Using the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode
Auto standby mode
SongPal
About SongPal
How to use the SongPal screen
What you can do with SongPal
Wi-Fi network connection
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using SongPal (Smartphone)
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using SongPal (iPhone/iPod touch)
Device control
Listening to music on a PC via a Wi-Fi network
Listening to music on a smartphone, iPhone, etc. via a Wi-Fi network
Listening to music on a device via a USB connection (USB-A)
Listening to music on a computer via a USB connection (USB-B)
Listening to music from an Internet streaming service (Google Cast)
Listening with multiple speakers (SongPal Link)
Speaker settings
Setting the sound quality
Setting the auto standby mode
Setting the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode
Setting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec)
Listening to music on a PC
Without a Wi-Fi network
Connecting via a USB cable
Connecting via a LAN cable
Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection)
With a Wi-Fi network
Using “Sony | Music Center for PC”
Using Windows Media Player (Windows 7 or later)
Using other music playback software
Listening to music on a smartphone such as an Xperia or Walkman equipped with Android
Without a Wi-Fi network
Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection)
Connecting via an audio cable (with stereo mini plugs)
With a Wi-Fi network
Using the Music application (Xperia only)
Using SongPal
Listening to music on an Xperia compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats
Without a Wi-Fi network
Connecting via a USB cable
Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection)
Connecting via an audio cable (with stereo mini plugs)
With a Wi-Fi network
Using the Music application (Xperia only)
Using SongPal
Listening to music on an iPhone/iPod
Without a Wi-Fi network
Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection)
Connecting via an audio cable (with stereo mini plugs)
With a Wi-Fi network
Using SongPal
Listening to music on a Walkman
Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection)
Selecting the wired network connection method
Connecting a USB cable (USB-A)
Connecting via an audio cable (with stereo mini plugs)
Listening to music on a Walkman compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats
Connecting via a USB cable
Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection)
Connecting via an audio cable (with stereo mini plugs)
Listening to music on a USB flash drive
Using SongPal
Listening to music from an Internet music service
Without a Wi-Fi network (PC)
Connecting via a LAN cable
Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection)
Without a Wi-Fi network (Smartphone)
Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection)
With a Wi-Fi network
Using SongPal (Google Cast)
Listening sound from a TV
Connecting a HDMI cable
Connections
Wi-Fi network connection
Selecting the Wi-Fi network connection method
DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button of the wireless router
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using a PC connected with a LAN cable
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using a PC connected wirelessly
Wired network connection
DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)
Connecting to a wired network
Wireless Surround/Wireless Stereo connection
Using this speaker as a rear speaker (Wireless Surround)
Connecting two speakers (Wireless Stereo)
BLUETOOTH connection (pairing)
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device
Pairing and connecting with a PC (Windows 10)
Pairing and connecting with a PC (Windows 8.1)
Pairing and connecting with a PC (Windows 7)
BLUETOOTH connection (NFC)
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)
BLUETOOTH connection (with a paired device)
Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device
Connecting with a paired PC (Windows 10)
Connecting with a paired PC (Windows 8.1)
Connecting with a paired PC (Windows 7)
USB device
Connecting a USB flash drive
Connecting a Walkman
Connecting a Walkman compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats
Connecting an Xperia compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats
AUDIO IN
Connecting to a portable audio device, etc.
HDMI
Connecting to a TV
Settings
Network
Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 10)
Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 8.1)
Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 7)
USB
Connecting a PC/Installing the driver
Listening
Network
Listening to music on a PC via a network (“Sony | Music Center for PC”)
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows Media Player)
Listening to music on a PC via a network (“Sony | Music Center for PC” with SongPal operation)
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows Media Player with SongPal operation)
Listening to music with the Music application (Xperia)
Listening with multiple speakers (SongPal Link)
Listening to an Internet music service (Spotify)
BLUETOOTH
Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec)
Listening to music on a device via a BLUETOOTH connection
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
USB
Listening to music on a USB flash drive
Listening to music on a Walkman
Listening to music on a Walkman compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats
Listening to music on a Xperia compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats
Listening to music on a PC
AUDIO IN
Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc.
HDMI
Listening to TV sound
Listening to High-Resolution Audio format files
About High-Resolution Audio format files
Installing “Sony | Music Center for PC” or “Hi-Res Audio Player” to a PC
Listening to High-Resolution Audio format files via a network
Information
Specifications
About the indicators
Compatible devices and operating systems
Compatible iPhone/iPod touch models
Compatible Walkman models
Compatible operating systems (Windows)
Compatible operating systems (Mac)
Compatible DLNA devices
Compatible BLUETOOTH devices
Compatible USB devices
Software update
Updating the pre-installed software
Update method 1: Automatic update via the Internet
Update method 2: Manual update via the Internet
Update method 3: Manual update via a USB flash drive
Searching the latest software via a network connection
Manual update via a USB flash drive (when the update via a network has failed)
Wi-Fi signal strength
Checking the Wi-Fi signal strength (reception sensitivity)
About the standby mode
Standby mode differences
Notes on use
Precautions
What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology?
What is LDAC?
About the voice guidance
Trademarks
Important information on software
Notes on software
Support website
Customer support websites
Troubleshooting
What can I do to solve a problem?
Power supply
Unable to turn on the speaker
Any button on the speaker cannot be operated
The setup conditions of the speaker used last time are not retained
The speaker has entered the standby mode or BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode unexpectedly
The power indicator flashes in red
Sound
No sound/Sound from only one speaker/Low sound level
Distorted sound/humming or noise from the speaker
Network connection
The speaker cannot connect to the network (Other equipment on the network cannot find or recognize the speaker)
Unable to connect to a network via a Wi-Fi connection
Unable to connect to a network via a Wi-Fi connection (even though a correct SSID is selected)
The speaker cannot connect to a network using the UPDATE/WPS button
The speaker does not appear in the device list of the PC's music playback application
The speaker does not appear in the device select screen of SongPal
The speaker cannot connect to music services
The controller cannot find the speaker (The controller cannot browse the contents of the speaker)
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Music started automatically (home network)
The sound is interrupted
Playback does not start
BLUETOOTH
Smartphone, iPhone, etc. cannot be paired
Unable to connect the speaker to a BLUETOOTH device with One-touch (NFC)
There is no sound (BLUETOOTH)
Distorted sound/humming or noise from the speaker
USB device
An unsupported USB device is connected
There is no sound (USB)
There is noise, skipping, or distorted sound
A USB device is not recognized
Playback does not start
Playback does not start from the first track
Software update
Updating the pre-installed software
Update method 1: Automatic update via the Internet
Update method 2: Manual update via the Internet
Update method 3: Manual update via a USB flash drive
Searching the latest software via a network connection
Manual update via a USB flash drive (when the update via a network has failed)
Reset
Initializing the speaker
Disposal and transfer
Disposing of or giving away this speaker
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Table Of Contents
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SRS-ZR7 Help GuidePersonal Audio System Help Guide i
Connecting to a wired network 1
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using a PC connected wirelessly 3
Listening to music from an Internet streaming service (Google Cast) 7
Listening with multiple speakers (SongPal Link) 10
Connecting a USB flash drive 12
Connecting a Walkman 13
Connecting a Walkman compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats 14
Connecting an Xperia compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats 15
Connecting a PC/Installing the driver 16
Connecting to a TV 18
Connecting to a portable audio device, etc. 19
Getting Started ii
What you can do with the speaker 20
Parts and controls 21
Mounting the speaker on a wall 25
Included items ii
Checking the included items 26
Power source ii
Connecting to an AC outlet 27
Turning the power on 28
Turning the power off (standby mode) 29
Using the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode 30
Auto standby mode 31
SongPal ii
About SongPal ii
How to use the SongPal screen 32
What you can do with SongPal 34
Wi-Fi network connection iii
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using SongPal (Smartphone) 35
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using SongPal (iPhone/iPod touch) 40
Device control iii
Listening to music on a PC via a Wi-Fi network 45
Listening to music on a smartphone, iPhone, etc. via a Wi-Fi network 48
Listening to music on a device via a USB connection (USB-A) 50
Listening to music on a computer via a USB connection (USB-B) 52
Speaker settings iii
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Setting the sound quality 54
Setting the auto standby mode 56
Setting the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode 58
Setting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec) 60
Listening to music on a PC iii
Without a Wi-Fi network iii
Connecting via a USB cable 62
Connecting via a LAN cable 63
Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection) 64
With a Wi-Fi network iii
Using “Sony | Music Center for PC” 65
Using Windows Media Player (Windows 7 or later) 66
Using other music playback software 67
Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection) 68
Listening to music on a smartphone such as an Xperia or Walkman equipped
with Android iv
Without a Wi-Fi network iv
Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection) 68
Connecting via an audio cable (with stereo mini plugs) 69
With a Wi-Fi network iv
Using the Music application (Xperia only) 70
Using SongPal 71
Listening to music on an Xperia compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats iv
Without a Wi-Fi network iv
Connecting via a USB cable 72
Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection) 73
Connecting via an audio cable (with stereo mini plugs) 74
With a Wi-Fi network iv
Using the Music application (Xperia only) 70
Using SongPal 75
Listening to music on an iPhone/iPod iv
Without a Wi-Fi network iv
Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection) 76
Connecting via an audio cable (with stereo mini plugs) 74
With a Wi-Fi network iv
Using SongPal 75
Listening to music on a Walkman v
Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection) 76
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Connecting a USB cable (USB-A) 77
Connecting via an audio cable (with stereo mini plugs) 78
Listening to music on a Walkman compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats v
Connecting via a USB cable 79
Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection) 80
Connecting via an audio cable (with stereo mini plugs) 81
Listening to music on a USB flash drive v
Using SongPal 82
Listening to music from an Internet music service v
Without a Wi-Fi network (PC) v
Connecting via a LAN cable 83
Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection) 84
Without a Wi-Fi network (Smartphone) v
Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection) 85
With a Wi-Fi network v
Using SongPal (Google Cast) 86
Listening sound from a TV v
Connecting a HDMI cable 87
Connections v
Wi-Fi network connection v
Selecting the Wi-Fi network connection method 88
DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) 89
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button
of the wireless router 90
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using a PC connected with a LAN cable 92
Wired network connection v
Selecting the wired network connection method 95
DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) 89
Connecting to a wired network 1
Wireless Surround/Wireless Stereo connection vi
Using this speaker as a rear speaker (Wireless Surround) 96
Connecting two speakers (Wireless Stereo) 99
BLUETOOTH connection (pairing) vi
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices 102
Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device 104
Pairing and connecting with a PC (Windows 10) 107
Pairing and connecting with a PC (Windows 8.1) 111
Pairing and connecting with a PC (Windows 7) 119
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BLUETOOTH connection (NFC) vi
Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by one touch (NFC) 124
Disconnecting the NFC-compatible device by one touch (NFC) 127
Switching devices by one touch (NFC) 128
BLUETOOTH connection (with a paired device) vi
Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device 129
Connecting with a paired PC (Windows 10) 131
Connecting with a paired PC (Windows 8.1) 134
Connecting with a paired PC (Windows 7) 139
USB device vi
Connecting a USB flash drive 12
Connecting a Walkman 13
Connecting a Walkman compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats 14
Connecting an Xperia compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats 15
AUDIO IN vi
Connecting to a portable audio device, etc. 19
HDMI vi
Connecting to a TV 18
Settings vii
Network vii
Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 10) 143
Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 8.1) 147
Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 7) 150
USB vii
Connecting a PC/Installing the driver 16
Listening vii
Network vii
Listening to music on a PC via a network (“Sony | Music Center for PC”) 153
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows Media Player) 156
Listening to music on a PC via a network (“Sony | Music Center for PC” with
SongPal operation) 159
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows Media Player with
SongPal operation) 163
Listening to music with the Music application (Xperia) 165
Listening to an Internet music service (Spotify) 168
BLUETOOTH vii
Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec) 170
Listening to music on a device via a BLUETOOTH connection 172
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Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 174
USB vii
Listening to music on a USB flash drive 175
Listening to music on a Walkman 177
Listening to music on a Walkman compatible with High-Resolution Audio
formats 179
Listening to music on a Xperia compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats
181
Listening to music on a PC 183
AUDIO IN vii
Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc. 186
Listening to TV sound 188
HDMI viii
Listening to TV sound 188
Listening to High-Resolution Audio format files viii
About High-Resolution Audio format files 189
Installing “Sony | Music Center for PC” or “Hi-Res Audio Player” to a PC 190
Listening to High-Resolution Audio format files via a network 191
Information viii
Specifications 192
About the indicators 194
Compatible devices and operating systems viii
Compatible iPhone/iPod touch models 197
Compatible Walkman models 198
Compatible operating systems (Windows) 199
Compatible operating systems (Mac) 200
Compatible DLNA devices 201
Compatible BLUETOOTH devices 202
Compatible USB devices 203
Software update viii
Updating the pre-installed software 204
Update method 1: Automatic update via the Internet 205
Update method 2: Manual update via the Internet 207
Update method 3: Manual update via a USB flash drive 209
Searching the latest software via a network connection 211
Manual update via a USB flash drive (when the update via a network has
failed) 213
Wi-Fi signal strength viii
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Checking the Wi-Fi signal strength (reception sensitivity) 215
About the standby mode viii
Standby mode differences 217
Notes on use viii
Precautions 218
What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology? 220
What is LDAC? 222
About the voice guidance 223
Trademarks 224
Important information on software 225
Notes on software 226
Support website ix
Customer support websites 228
Troubleshooting ix
What can I do to solve a problem? 229
Power supply ix
Unable to turn on the speaker 230
Any button on the speaker cannot be operated 231
The setup conditions of the speaker used last time are not retained 232
The speaker has entered the standby mode or BLUETOOTH/Network
standby mode unexpectedly 233
The power indicator flashes in red 234
Sound ix
No sound/Sound from only one speaker/Low sound level 235
Distorted sound/humming or noise from the speaker 236
Network connection ix
The speaker cannot connect to the network (Other equipment on the network
cannot find or recognize the speaker) 237
Unable to connect to a network via a Wi-Fi connection 238
Unable to connect to a network via a Wi-Fi connection (even though a correct
SSID is selected) 239
The speaker cannot connect to a network using the UPDATE/WPS button 240
The speaker does not appear in the device list of the PC's music playback
application 241
The speaker does not appear in the device select screen of SongPal 242
The speaker cannot connect to music services 244
The controller cannot find the speaker (The controller cannot browse the
contents of the speaker) 245
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Music started automatically (home network) 246
The sound is interrupted 247
Playback does not start 248
BLUETOOTH x
Smartphone, iPhone, etc. cannot be paired 249
Unable to connect the speaker to a BLUETOOTH device with One-touch
(NFC) 250
There is no sound (BLUETOOTH) 251
Distorted sound/humming or noise from the speaker 252
USB device x
An unsupported USB device is connected 253
There is no sound (USB) 254
There is noise, skipping, or distorted sound 255
A USB device is not recognized 256
Playback does not start 257
Playback does not start from the first track 258
Software update x
Updating the pre-installed software 204
Update method 1: Automatic update via the Internet 205
Update method 2: Manual update via the Internet 207
Update method 3: Manual update via a USB flash drive 209
Searching the latest software via a network connection 211
Manual update via a USB flash drive (when the update via a network has
failed) 213
Reset x
Initializing the speaker 259
Disposal and transfer x
Disposing of or giving away this speaker 260
Help Guide
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Personal Audio System
SRS-ZR7
Connecting to a wired network
This section explains how to connect the speaker to a wireless router with a commercially-available LAN cable, then how to connect
the router to the PC.
Usually the DHCP setting is set to ON when you connect your PC to the network.
Do the following before starting.
Set the DHCP setting of your PC to ON.
Check that your PC and wireless router are turned on.
1
Connect the wireless router to the LAN port with a commercially-available LAN cable.
2
Connect the wireless router to your PC using another commercially-available LAN cable, or a Wi-Fi connection.
3
Turn the speaker on.
4
The
(power) indicator lights up in green, then the LINK indicator begins to flash in pink. Wait about a minute until the LINK
indicator lights up in pink. When the connection is completed, the LINK indicator changes from flashing to staying lit in pink.
Hint
2
When you connect the speaker to a PC for the first time, it takes about four or five minutes until the LINK indicator stops flashing and stays lit
in pink.
Note
When you connect the speaker to a network for the first time after purchase, or after you initialize the speaker, the BLUETOOTH/Network standby
function is turned on automatically.
Related Topic
Using the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode
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Personal Audio System
SRS-ZR7
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using a PC connected wirelessly
Note that the speaker should be initialized to the factory default for this connection. All BLUETOOTH device registration (pairing)
information is deleted. To use the BLUETOOTH connection after that, delete all pairing information on the PC, and then set pairing
again.
This section describes how to connect a PC and the speaker wirelessly, then how to connect the speaker to a wireless router, using
the PC.
Do the following before starting.
Place the speaker closer to the wireless router.
Locate the SSID (the name of a wireless network) and encryption key (WEP or WPA), which are required to set up a Wi-Fi
network. The encryption key restricts access to devices on a network. It is used to make more secure communication between
the devices connected to wireless routers or access points.
Have the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password (encryption key) of the wireless router available for reference.
1
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your wireless router.
With the speaker turned on, press and hold the – (volume) button and the
2
time for more than 4 seconds to initialize the settings of the speaker.
The (power) indicator flashes quickly in green for two seconds. The settings of the speaker return to their factory defaults,
and network information and all BLUETOOTH device registration (pairing) information are deleted. Then, the speaker enters the
start-up mode automatically. It takes about 60 to 80 seconds to turn on the speaker. When the
(standby mode), you can turn on the speaker.
Turn on the speaker.
3
Connect the speaker to the PC.
4
(power)/ PAIRING button at the same
(power) indicator turns off
Modern UI:
Move the mouse pointer to the top-right (or bottom-right) corner of the Start screen to display the charms, then select
[Settings]. In the case of a touch panel, display the charms by swiping from the right side of the screen to the center, then
select [Settings].
Select or .
4
Select [SRS-ZR7] from the network list.
Windows 7/Windows 8.1:
For Windows 8.1, click or tap the desktop on the Start screen.
Select
Select [SRS-ZR7] from the network list.
or on the right-bottom of the screen.
Windows 10:
Select on the right-bottom of the screen.
Select [SRS-ZR7] – [Connect] from the network list.
Mac:
Click at the top of the screen.
Select [Open Network Preferences...].
Select [SRS-ZR7] from the network list.
Display the [Sony Network Device Settings] screen.
5
Launch a browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, etc.).
1.
Enter the following URL in the address bar.
2.
http://192.168.211.129
Select [Network Settings] from the menu.
5
6
Enter the SSID of the wireless router and the password.
7
Select [Apply].
8
Check that the LINK indicator lights up in orange.
9
When the Wi-Fi connection is completed, the LINK indicator lights up in orange. It may take more than a minute for the LINK
indicator to light up.
The connection is complete.
6
Connect the PC to the wireless router to be used.
10
Hint
If you want to set a fixed IP address, set in the screen in step above.
When the connection of the speaker to your Wi-Fi network has completed, connect your PC to the previous destination or your wireless router.
Note
This procedure needs to be completed within 30 minutes. If you cannot complete within 30 minutes, start over from step .
Until you finish the Wi-Fi network setting, it will not be protected. The Wi-Fi network will be protected again after setting the Wi-Fi security.
When you connect the speaker to a Wi-Fi network for the first time after purchase, the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode is turned on
automatically.
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Help Guide
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Personal Audio System
SRS-ZR7
Listening to music from an Internet streaming service (Google Cast)
You can enjoy music from various streaming services offered on the internet via your smartphone, iPhone, etc. with SongPal
installed.
You need to download a Google Cast-enabled music service app.
If you have already installed a Google Cast enabled music application, go to step
the steps below.
For details about Google Cast, refer to the following URL:
http://www.google.com/cast/audio/learn/
The specification and design of the application may change without notice.
Tap [SongPal] on your smartphone, iPhone, etc. to start up the application.
1
. If you have not yet set up Google Cast, follow
SongPal
Tap [SRS-ZR7].
2
Tap [Settings].
3
Tap [Google Cast].
8
4
Tap [Learn how to cast].
5
See the instructions, then find and install a Google Cast-enabled app on your smartphone/iPhone.
6
Launch the Google Cast-enabled app.
7
Tap the Cast button, and then tap [SRS-ZR7].
8
Select and start playback a track on the Google Cast-enabled app, and adjust the volume.
9
Music will be heard from the speaker.
To enjoy a more dynamic sound
Pull the lever on the bottom of the speaker in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration below to remove the grille.
*
*
9
After removing the speaker grille, do not touch the exposed part of the speaker (speaker units), and keep the removed grille on a flat surface to prevent
distortion.
Note
Depending on the country or region, music services and their period of availability may differ. Separate registration is required for certain services.
An update of the device may be required.
In some cases, the speaker may need to be activated by a music service. If you activated the speaker, you can use music services. Follow the
instructions on the music service’s application or SongPal.
Services offered by third parties may be changed, suspended, or terminated without prior notice. Sony bears no responsibility for this.
Related Topic
What you can do with SongPal
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Help Guide
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Personal Audio System
SRS-ZR7
Listening with multiple speakers (SongPal Link)
You can enjoy listening to your favorite music in various styles by wireless speaker combinations.
Compatible models
For more details about SongPal Link and compatible models for Wireless Surround and Wireless Stereo functions, refer to the
following URL.
http://sony.net/nasite/
SongPal Link features
The Wireless Multi-room function, Wireless Surround function, and Wireless Stereo function are available.
To switch between functions, cancel the function you are using, and then operate for the other function. To cancel a function, operate
on SongPal. For the Wireless Surround function or Wireless Stereo function, you can also cancel the function by pressing and
holding the SET UP button on the rear of the speaker until a beep is heard. The L/R indicators turn off, and the function is canceled.
The grouping is also canceled.
Note
To play back music stored on a PC, the server (DMS) function is required on the PC. For more information, refer to the operating instructions for the
PC.
Only music files on the server device of the home network can be played back. Sound from video files cannot be played back.
Playing music in more than one room at the same time (Wireless Multi-room)
By grouping speakers, you can fill your rooms with same music simultaneously.
For music stored on a PC or NAS, you can also listen to different songs from each speaker.*
You can save the settings of your favorite speaker group.
For more details on the Wireless Multi-room function (such as grouping and group playback), refer to the following URL.
* Different songs stored on a smartphone or tablet cannot be output from each speaker.
http://info.songpal.sony.net/help/
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Using the speaker as a rear speaker (Wireless Surround)
Enjoy even greater surround sound with additional speakers.
For more details, see "Using this speaker as a rear speaker (Wireless Surround)."
Using two speakers (Wireless Stereo)
Pair two speakers together to create wider, stereo sound.
For more details, see "Connecting two speakers (Wireless Stereo)."
Related Topic
Using this speaker as a rear speaker (Wireless Surround)
Connecting two speakers (Wireless Stereo)
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Connecting a USB flash drive
You can connect a USB flash drive to the USB-A port ( A) directly.
You can also use a commercially-available USB cable to connect a USB device.
Music stored in a USB flash drive connected to the USB-A port (
has SongPal installed.
You can play back high-resolution audio format files by connecting a USB flash drive of Hi-Speed USB standard or more, to the USBA port (
Connect a USB flash drive to the USB-A port ( A).
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A).
A) can be played back with a smartphone, iPhone, etc. that
Note
Do not disconnect a USB flash drive during operation. To prevent damage to data, stop playback, then turn off the power of the speaker before
disconnecting the USB flash drive.
Sony is not responsible for any loss or damage to data in a USB flash drive that is connected to the speaker.
Sony does not guarantee correct operation when a USB hub or USB extension cable is used.
Do not connect a USB flash drive to the USB-B port (
B). Only connect a USB flash drive to the USB-A port ( A).
Related Topic
Listening to music on a USB flash drive
Listening to music on a device via a USB connection (USB-A)
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Connecting a Walkman
You can listen to music on a Walkman by connecting it to the USB-A port ( A) with the USB cable supplied with the Walkman.
Connect the Walkman to the USB A port ( A) with the USB cable supplied with the Walkman.
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Note
If the Walkman does not have a WM-PORT (22 pin), connect it to the AUDIO IN jack with a commercially-available audio cable.
Files imported by x-app. cannot be played back. Connect the Walkman to the AUIDO IN jack of the speaker, and play back these files on the AUDIO
IN mode.
Sony is not responsible for any loss of data stored in a Walkman that is connected to the speaker.
Related Topic
Listening to music on a Walkman
Listening to music on a device via a USB connection (USB-A)
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