Sony SRS-ZR5 Operating Instructions page 2

Parts and controls When the indicator is lit or flashing
 (power) indicator
Indicator status (color) Unit status
Lights up (green) The unit is turned on.
Lights up (orange) The unit is in the BLUETOOTH/
network standby mode.
Lights off The unit is in the standby
mode.
Flashes (green) • When you turn on the unit,
the indicator flashes slowly
in green, and then lights up.
• When you touch the
VOLUME / buttons, the
indicator flashes once or
three times according to the
volume adjustment.
Flashes (red) A software update is failed, or
the unit is in the protect mode.
LINK indicator
Indicator status (color) Unit status
Lights up (orange) The unit is connected to a
Wi-Fi network.
Lights up (pink) The unit is connected to a
wired network.
Flashes (orange) The unit is in the process of
connecting to a Wi-Fi network.
Flashes (pink) The unit is in the process of
connecting to a wired network.
Flashes (red) The network connection failed.
Lights up (red) The network connection failed,
or connection failed even
though the network setting is
complete.
NETWORK indicator
Indicator status (color) Unit status
Lights up (white) The unit is in the NETWORK
mode.
The color of the lit/flashing indicator changes
depending on the connected music service. For
details, see the Help Guide.
UPDATE indicator
Indicator status (color) Unit status
Lights up (orange) The unit detects the latest
software while connected to
the Internet.
Flashes (orange) The unit is updating the
software. During the update,
you cannot operate the unit.
  (power)/ PAIRING button/indicator
Before operating the unit, please read this guide
 VOLUME / buttons
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
 FUNCTION button
 L R indicator*
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Owner's Record
 LINK indicator
The serial number is located on the bottom.
 UPDATE indicator
Record the serial number in the space provided
 NETWORK indicator
below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
 BLUETOOTH indicator Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. SRS-ZR5
 HDMI indicator
 USB indicator Serial No.
 AUDIO IN indicator
For customers in the USA
 N-Mark
Please register this product on line at http://

(USB) port
www.sony.com/productregistration
 AUDIO IN jack
Proper registration will enable us to send you
 UPDATE/WPS button
periodic updates about new products, services
 SET UP button*
1 and other important announcements.
 STEREO PAIR button* 1 Registering your product will also allow us to
contact you in the unlikely event that the
 AC IN terminal
product needs adjustment or modification.
 LAN port
Thank you.
 HDMI ARC TO TV port
 Screw hole for wall mounting*
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WARNING
* 1 This will be available after updating the software on
this unit. For details, see the Help Guide.
* 2 Use the holes to mount the unit on a wall. For
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
details, see the Help Guide.
shock, do not expose this apparatus to
When the indicator is lit or flashing
rain or moisture.
The color of the lit/flashing indicators indicates the
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
condition of the any settings. For details, see the
ventilation opening of the appliance with
Help Guide.
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
To check the Wi-Fi signal strength (reception
Do not expose the appliance to naked flame
sensitivity)
sources (for example, lighted candles).
Touch/press and hold the VOLUME  button and
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
SET UP button. Depending on the signal strength,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
indicators  to  will be lit. The number of
lighting indicators is relative to the signal strength.
The unit is not disconnected from the mains as
If the signal is weak, no indicators will be lit. For
long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the
details, see the Help Guide. unit itself has been turned off.
As the main plug of AC power cord is used to
disconnect the AC power cord from the mains,
connect it to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should
you notice an abnormality in it, disconnect it from
the AC outlet immediately.
Please note that water doesn't splash, this product
is not waterproof specification.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing,
and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
CAUTION Important Safety Instructions
You are cautioned that any changes or 1) Read these instructions.
modifications not expressly approved in this 2) Keep these instructions.
manual could void your authority to operate this 3) Heed all warnings.
equipment. 4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
NOTE:
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
This equipment has been tested and found to
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
accordance with the manufacturer's
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
instructions.
are designed to provide reasonable protection
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
against harmful interference in a residential
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
installation. This equipment generates, uses and
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
heat.
installed and used in accordance with the
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
radio communications. However, there is no
plug has two blades with one wider than the
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
other. A grounding type plug has two blades
particular installation. If this equipment does
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
cause harmful interference to radio or television
the third prong are provided for your safety. If
reception, which can be determined by turning the
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
consult an electrician for replacement of the
try to correct the interference by one or more of
obsolete outlet.
the following measures:
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
– Increase the separation between the equipment
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
and receiver.
the apparatus.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by
different from that to which the receiver is
the manufacturer.
connected.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
technician for help.
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation caution when moving the cart/apparatus
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency
(RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC
radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
This equipment should be installed and operated
keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away
from person's body. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
This unit complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
and Industry Canada's licence-exempt RSSs.
personnel. Servicing is required when the
Operation is subject to the following two
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
conditions:
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
(1) This unit may not cause interference;
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
and
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
(2) This unit must accept any interference,
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
including interference that may cause undesired
normally, or has been dropped.
operation of the unit.
For the state of California, USA only
This equipment must not be co-located or
Perchlorate Material - special handling may
operated in conjunction with any other antenna or
apply, See
transmitter.
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate
For customers in Canada
This unit complies with Industry Canada's
The Caution Marking is put on the Bottom license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the
Enclosure. following two conditions: (1) this unit may not
cause interference, and (2) this unit must accept
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated "dangerous any interference, including interference that may
voltage" within the product's enclosure cause undesired operation of the unit.
that may be of sufficient magnitude to
High-power radars are allocated as primary users
constitute a risk of electric shock to
(i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz
persons.
and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could
This symbol is intended to alert the user to cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN
the presence of important operating and
devices.
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
Outdoor use of the 5 GHz Wi-Fi function is
literature accompanying the appliance
prohibited by law.
If you have any questions about this product, you
Properly shielded and grounded cables and
may call; Sony Customer Information Service
connectors must be used for connection to host
Center 1-800-222-7669 or
computers and/or peripherals.
http://www.sony.com
Troubleshooting
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
If a problem occurs while operating the unit, check
Model No.: SRS-ZR5
the following to resolve the problem before
consulting your nearest Sony dealer.
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
• Check in the Help Guide.
Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, San
http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-zr5/h_zz/
Diego, CA92127 USA
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
Compliance with FCC requirement 15.407(c)
Data transmission is always initiated by software,
which is the passed down through the MAC,
• Check information about the problem on the
through the digital and analog baseband, and
customer support website.
finally to the RF chip. Several special packets are
For customers in the U.S.A.:
initiated by the MAC. These are the only ways the
http://esupport.sony.com/US
digital baseband portion will turn on the RF
For customers in Canada:
transmitter, which it then turns off at the end of
http://esupport.sony.com/CA/
the packet. Therefore, the transmitter will be on
• Disconnect the AC power cord from the unit, and
only while one of the aforementioned packets is
then connect it again.
being transmitted. In other words, this unit
• Connect the unit to the HDMI ARC port on your
automatically discontinues transmission in case of
TV to listen to TV sound from this unit.
either absence of information to transmit or
If the problem persists after doing all of the above,
operational failure.
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Frequency Tolerance: ±20ppm
5.15-5.35 GHz band is restricted to indoor
operations only.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and
connectors must be used for connection to host
computers and/or peripherals in order to meet
FCC emission limits.
™ and ® marks are omitted in this document.
Precautions
Notes on the License
This product contains software that Sony uses
On safety
under a licensing agreement with the owner of
The nameplate and important information
its copyright. We are obligated to announce the
concerning safety are located on the bottom
contents of the agreement to customers under
exterior of the main unit.
requirement by the owner of copyright for the
The MAC address is located on the bottom exterior
software.
of this unit.
Please access the following URL and read the
MAC1: MAC address of wired network
contents of the license.
MAC2: MAC address of Wi-Fi network
http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/sl/16/
• Before operating the unit, be sure that the
operating voltage of the unit is identical with
that of your local power supply.
On placement
• Do not set the unit in an inclined position.
• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
Notice on GNU GPL/LGPL applied
excessive dust, moisture, rain or mechanical
software
shock.
This product contains software that is subject to
On wall mounting
the following GNU General Public License
(hereinafter referred to as "GPL") or GNU Lesser
• Have the installation done by a Sony dealer or
General Public License (hereinafter referred to
licensed contractor and pay special attention to
as "LGPL"). These establish that customers have
safety during the installation.
the right to acquire, modify, and redistribute the
• Prepare the wall mount bracket (not supplied)
source code of said software in accordance with
and screws (not supplied) that are suitable for
the wall material and strength when you mount the terms of the GPL or LGPL supplied. The
the unit on the wall. As a plasterboard wall is source code for the above-listed software is
available on the Web.
especially fragile, attach the bracket and screws
To download, please access the following URL
securely in the wall beam. Install the speakers
then select the model name "SRS-ZR5".
horizontally, hung by screws in studs in a
URL: http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux/
continuous flat section of the wall.
Please note that Sony cannot answer or
• Keep enough space behind the unit when you
respond to any inquiries regarding the content
mount the unit on a wall, so that you can
of the source code.
connect other devices to the unit. For details,
refer to the Help Guide.
Notes on the update
• Sony shall not be held responsible for accidents
or damage caused by improper installation, If you use this unit while connected to the
Internet via a Wi-Fi network, the unit can update
insufficient wall strength, improper screw
to the latest software automatically.
installation or natural disaster, etc.
By updating the software, new features will be
added enabling you to experience more
On operation
convenient and stable use.
• Do not insert any small objects, etc., into the
If you do not want to automatically update the
jacks or ventilation hole on the rear of the unit.
software, you can disable this function by using
The unit may short out or malfunction.
the SongPal installed on your smartphone/
iPhone.
On cleaning
However, the software may be updated
• Do not use alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean
automatically for stable use, etc., even if you
the cabinet.
disable this function. Also, if you disable this
function, you can still update the software
Others
manually.
For details about how to set and operate, refer
• If you have any questions or problems
to the Help Guide.
concerning this unit that are not covered in this
The unit may not be operational while updating.
document, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Disclaimer regarding services offered
• When disposing of or giving away this unit, make
by third parties
sure to initialize it to reset all settings to the
factory defaults. For details, see the Help Guide.
Services offered by third parties may be
changed, suspended, or terminated without
prior notice. Sony does not bear any
On copyrights
responsibility in these sorts of situations.
• This product is protected by certain intellectual
property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or Specifications
distribution of such technology outside of this
product is prohibited without a license from
Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
General
• iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Power
"Made for iPod" and "Made for iPhone" mean
Power requirements
that an electronic accessory has been designed
to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, 120 V AC, 60 Hz
respectively, and has been certified by the
Power consumption
developer to meet Apple performance standards.
30 W
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
Power consumption (during standby mode)
unit or its compliance with safety and regulatory
standards. Please note that the use of this Less than 0.7 W
accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect
Power consumption (during BLUETOOTH/
wireless performance.
network standby mode)
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Less than 3 W
• " " is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
• Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Access® and Wi-Fi Dimensions (including projecting parts and
controls)
Alliance® are registered marks of the Wi-Fi
Alliance. Approx. 101 mm × 161 mm × 101 mm (3 31/32 in × 4 11/64
• Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, WPA™, WPA2™ and Wi-Fi in × 3 31/32 in) (w/h/d)
Protected Setup™ are marks of the Wi-Fi
Mass
Alliance.
Approx. 1.7 kg (60.0 oz)
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
Supplied accessories
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson.
AC power cord (1)
• The N-Mark is a trademark or registered
Operating Instructions, Warranty card (this document)
trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States
Warranty card (for customers in Canada) (1)
and in other countries.
• This unit incorporates High-Definition Multimedia
Interface (HDMI™) technology. The terms HDMI
and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface,
and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United
States and other countries.
• The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are
owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by Sony Corporation is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of
their respective owners.
• Google Play and Android are trademarks of
Google Inc.
• Google Cast and the Google Cast Badge are
trademarks of Google Inc.
• "Xperia" and "Xperia Tablet" are trademarks of
Sony Mobile Communications AB.
• LDAC™ and LDAC logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
• DLNA™, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™
are trademarks, service marks, or certification
marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.
• This product incorporates Spotify software which
is subject to 3rd party licenses found here:
https://developer.spotify.com/esdk-third-party-
licenses/
• Spotify and Spotify logos are trademarks of the
Spotify Group.
• The unit names and product names indicated in
this document are generally the trademarks or
registered trademarks of the manufacturer.
Section for USB port
You can connect a USB flash drive or Walkman® that is
compatible with this unit.
Supported format*
MP3: 32/44.1/48 kHz, 16 - 320 kbps (CBR/VBR)
AAC: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz, 16 – 320 kbps (CBR/
VBR)
WMA: 32/44.1/48 kHz, 16 – 320 kbps (CBR/VBR)
WAV: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
(16/24 bit)
AIFF: 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz (16/24 bit)
FLAC: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
(16/24 bit)
ALAC: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
(16/24 bit)
DSD (DSF/DSDIFF): 2.8/5.6 MHz (1 bit)
Transfer speed
High-speed
Supported USB device
Mass Storage Class (MSC)
* Compatibility with all encoding/writing software, recording
devices and recording media cannot be guaranteed.
Compatible iPhone/iPod models
Bluetooth technology works with iPhone 6s Plus,
iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s,
iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, iPod touch (6th
generation), iPod touch (5th generation).
Note
Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that
data recorded to iPhone/iPod is lost or damaged
when using your iPhone/iPod connected to this unit.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
(U.S. Only)
Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for the time
periods and as set forth below when purchased directly from Sony or a Sony Retailer. Pursuant to this Limited
Warranty, Sony will, at its option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product
with a new or refurbished product. For purposes of this Limited Warranty, "refurbished" means a product or part
that has been returned to its original specifications. In the event of a defect, these are your exclusive rem-
edies.
Labor: For a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase of the product ("Labor Warranty"), Sony
will, at its option, repair or replace with new or refurbished product, product determined to be defective. If Sony
elects to replace the product after this Labor Warranty has expired but while the Parts Warranty below is still in
effect, it will do so for the applicable labor charge.
Parts: For a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase of product ("Parts Warranty"), Sony will
supply new or refurbished replacement parts in exchange for parts determined to be defective.
This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with the Product. It does not cover
technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not
contained in the Product; any such software is provided "AS IS" unless expressly provided for in any enclosed
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rights and obligations with respect to the software.
Instructions: To obtain warranty service, you must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in either its original
packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection to the Sony authorized service facility specified.
It is your responsibility to backup any data, software or other materials you may have stored or pre-
served on your unit. It is likely that such data, software, or other materials will be lost or reformatted
during service and Sony will not be responsible for any such damage or loss. A dated purchase receipt
from Sony or a Sony Retailer is required. For specific instructions on how to obtain warranty service for your
product,
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Or call the Sony Customer Information Service Center
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三鱗印刷
For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer, call:
1-800-488-SONY (7669)
Repair / Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to any repair, replacement part or replace-
ment product for the remainder of the original Limited Warranty period or for ninety (90) days, whichever is
longer. Any parts or product replaced under this Limited Warranty will become the property of Sony.
This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused by defects in material or workmanship during ordinary
consumer use; it does not cover product issues caused by any other reason, including but not limited to product
issues due to commercial use, acts of God, misuse, limitations of technology, or modification of or to any part of
the Sony product or product purchased from other than Sony or a Sony Retailer. To determine if a retailer is part
of the Sony Retailer Network, please contact Sony's Customer Service Call Center or go to www.sony.com/
support. This Limited Warranty does not cover Sony products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables
(such as fuses or batteries). This Limited Warranty is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered
or removed from the product. This Limited Warranty is valid only in the United States.
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