Sony SRS-X88 Operating Instructions Manual page 32

Listening to music with the unit
Music stored in your PC
PC
Required item: Media Go installed PC
(Media Go)
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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
Connect the unit and PC to your Wi-Fi
update to the latest version of Media Go (free
network.
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
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.
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Set Media Go on your PC as the server. Play music by operating Media Go on your PC.
Select [Media Sharing], then check [Library name].
Select (Throw) from the bottom of the Media Go
[Library name] can be changed to an arbitrary name.
window.
Media Sharing
Library name
Make sure that a check mark is in all three items of
[Media Sharing].
After confirming the screen, select [OK].
PC
Required item: iTunes installed PC
(iTunes)
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You can listen to iTunes music on your PC with
the unit using AirPlay.
Update iTunes to the latest version beforehand.
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.
PC
(Windows Media Player)
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-x88/h_zz/
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Tap the NETWORK button of the unit. Prepare Media Go.
Start up [Media Go] on your PC.
Select [Preferences...] from the [Tools] menu.
Preferences
The NETWORK indicator lights up in white, and the unit
switches to NETWORK mode.
Select [SRS-X88] on the Throw menu of Media Go. Select a song to play and adjust the volume.
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Play music by operating iTunes on your PC.
Start iTunes on your PC. Select [SRS-X88] on the AirPlay menu of iTunes.
Select (AirPlay) on the iTunes window.
Select a song to play and adjust the volume.
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.
Music stored in your smartphone/iPhone
Smartphone
(SongPal app)
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".
Xperia
(Music app)
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 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.
Music is played back.
For more information about the unit, consult other documents
Operating Instructions (separate document)
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.
Required item: SongPal installed smartphone/iPhone/iPad/iPod touch
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Connect the unit and smartphone/iPhone to Set the unit on SongPal.
your Wi-Fi network.
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-X88].
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.
Required item: Music app-compatible Xperia
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Connect the unit and Xperia to your Wi-Fi Play music in your Xperia by operating the Music app.
network.
Tap and start up
([Music]) on your
Xperia.
Tap , then tap
[SRS-X88].
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.
Required item: iPhone/iPad/iPod touch
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Connect the unit and iPhone/iPad/iPod Play music by operating iPhone/iPad/iPod touch.
touch to your Wi-Fi network.
Swipe up the screen to
display the Control Center.
Tap (AirPlay).
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.
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.
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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.
Play music and adjust the volume.
Music is played back.
Tap [SRS-X88].
Play music and adjust the volume.
Music is played back.
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-x88/h_zz/