Sony SRS-ZR7 Operating Instructions page 2

Parts and controls When the indicator is lit or flashing
The color of the lit/flashing indicators indicates the
condition of the any settings. For details, see the
Help Guide.
To check the Wi-Fi signal strength (reception
sensitivity)
Touch/press and hold the VOLUME  button and
SET UP button. Depending on the signal strength,
indicators  to  will be lit. The number of
lighting indicators is relative to the signal strength.
If the signal is weak, no indicators will be lit. For
details, see the Help Guide.
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.
  (power)/ PAIRING button/indicator
The color of the lit/flashing indicator changes
 VOLUME / buttons
depending on the connected music service. For
 FUNCTION button
details, see the Help Guide.
 AUDIO IN indicator
UPDATE indicator
 USB-B indicator
Indicator status (color) Unit status
 USB-A indicator
Lights up (orange) The unit detects the latest
 HDMI indicator
software while connected to
 BLUETOOTH indicator
the Internet.
 NETWORK indicator
Flashes (orange) The unit is updating the
 UPDATE indicator software. During the update,
you cannot operate the unit.
 DTS indicator
 DOLBY D indicator
 L R indicators* 1
 LINK indicator
 N-Mark
 Grille detachment lever
 Screw hole for wall mounting*
2
 USB-A port (
A)
 AUDIO IN jack
 DC IN 19.5V jack
 STEREO PAIR button*
1
 LAN port
 SET UP button* 1
 HDMI ARC TO TV port
 USB-B port ( B)
 UPDATE/WPS button
* 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
details, see the Help Guide.
Before operating the unit, please read this guide In case of products that for safety, performance or
thoroughly and retain it for future reference. data integrity reasons require a permanent
connection with an incorporated battery, this
battery should be replaced by qualified service
WARNING
staff only. To ensure that the battery and the
electrical and electronic equipment will be treated
properly, hand over these products at end-of-life
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
to the applicable collection point for the recycling
shock, do not expose this apparatus to of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other
batteries, please view the section on how to
rain or moisture.
remove the battery from the product safely. Hand
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
the battery over to the applicable collection point
ventilation opening of the appliance with
for the recycling of waste batteries. For more
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
detailed information about recycling of this
Do not expose the appliance to naked flame
product or battery, please contact your local Civic
sources (for example, lighted candles).
Office, your household waste disposal service or
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, the shop where you purchased the product or
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. battery.
The AC adaptor is not disconnected from the Recommended cables
mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet,
Properly shielded and grounded cables and
even if the unit itself has been turned off. connectors must be used for connection to host
computers and/or peripherals.
As the main plug of AC adaptor is used to
disconnect the AC adaptor from the mains,
connect it to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should
Troubleshooting
you notice an abnormality in it, disconnect it from
the AC outlet immediately.
If a problem occurs while operating the unit, check
Please note that water doesn't splash, this product
the following to resolve the problem before
is not waterproof specification.
consulting your nearest Sony dealer.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not • Check in the Help Guide.
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-zr7/h_zz/
and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
CAUTION
Notice for customers: the following information
is only applicable to equipment sold in countries
• Check information about the problem on the
applying EU directives
customer support website.
This product has been manufactured by or on
http://www.sony.eu/support
behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
• Disconnect the AC power cord from the unit, and
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product
then connect it again.
compliance based on European Union legislation
• Connect the unit to the HDMI ARC port on your
shall be addressed to the authorized
TV to listen to TV sound from this unit.
representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony
If the problem persists after doing all of the above,
Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Belgium. For any service or guarantee matters,
please refer to the addresses provided in the
separate service or guarantee documents.
Precautions
The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only
those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly
in the countries EEA (European Economic Area). On safety
The nameplate and important information
concerning safety are located on the bottom
exterior of the main unit and on the surface of the
This product is intended to be used in the
AC adaptor.
following countries:
The MAC address is located on the bottom exterior
GB/IE/MT/IT/FR/NL/LU/BE/CH/LI/AT/DE/ES/GI/
of this unit.
PT/HU/SI/SK/CZ/BG/RO/MD/HR/RS/ME/MK/AL/
MAC1: MAC address of wired network
Kosovo/BA/LT/LV/EE/GR/CY/PL/FI/NO/SE/DK/IS/
MAC2: MAC address of Wi-Fi network
FO/GL/TR • Before operating the unit, be sure that the
operating voltage of the unit is identical with
Notice for the customers in Europe
that of your local power supply.
Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this equipment is
in compliance with the essential requirements and
Notes on the AC adaptor
other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
For details, please access the following URL : • When connecting or disconnecting the AC
http://www.compliance.sony.de/ adaptor, turn off the unit beforehand. Otherwise,
it may cause malfunction.
5,150 - 5,350 MHz band is restricted to indoor
• Use only the supplied AC adaptor. To avoid
operations only.
damaging the unit, do not use any other AC
This equipment has been tested and found to adaptor.
comply with the limits set out in the EMC
regulation using a connection cable shorter than 3
meters.
Polarity of the plug
Disposal of waste batteries and
electrical and electronic equipment
• Plug the AC adaptor into a nearby AC outlet. In
(applicable in the European Union
the case of a problem, unplug it from the AC
and other European countries with
outlet immediately.
separate collection systems) • Do not install the AC adaptor in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
This symbol on the product, the battery or on the
packaging indicates that the product and the
The MAC address of Wi-Fi network is located on
battery shall not be treated as household waste.
the bottom exterior of this unit.
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in
• Before operating the unit, be sure that the
combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical
operating voltage of the unit is identical with
symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if
that of your local power supply.
the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury
or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these products and
On placement
batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help
• Do not set the unit in an inclined position.
prevent potentially negative consequences for the
• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat
environment and human health which could
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
excessive dust, moisture, rain or mechanical
handling. The recycling of the materials will help to
shock.
conserve natural resources.
• The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are
On wall mounting
owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
• Have the installation done by a Sony dealer or
such marks by Sony Corporation is under license.
licensed contractor and pay special attention to
Other trademarks and trade names are those of
safety during the installation.
their respective owners.
• Prepare the wall mount bracket (not supplied)
• Google Play and Android are trademarks of
and screws (not supplied) that are suitable for
Google Inc.
the wall material and strength when you mount
• Google Cast and the Google Cast Badge are
the unit on the wall. As a plasterboard wall is
trademarks of Google Inc.
especially fragile, attach the bracket and screws
• "Xperia" and "Xperia Tablet" are trademarks of
securely in the wall beam. Install the unit
Sony Mobile Communications AB.
horizontally, hung by screws in studs in a
• LDAC™ and LDAC logo are trademarks of Sony
continuous flat section of the wall.
Corporation.
• Keep enough space behind the unit when you
• DLNA™, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™
mount the unit on a wall, so that you can
are trademarks, service marks, or certification
connect other devices to the unit. For details,
marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.
refer to the Help Guide.
• This product incorporates Spotify software which
• Sony shall not be held responsible for accidents
is subject to 3rd party licenses found here:
or damage caused by improper installation,
https://developer.spotify.com/esdk-third-party-
insufficient wall strength, improper screw
licenses/
installation or natural disaster, etc.
• Spotify and Spotify logos are trademarks of the
Spotify Group.
On operation
• The unit names and product names indicated in
• Do not insert any small objects, etc., into the this document are generally the trademarks or
jacks or ventilation hole on the rear of the unit. registered trademarks of the manufacturer.
The unit may short out or malfunction. ™ and ® marks are omitted in this document.
On cleaning Notes on the License
This product contains software that Sony uses
• Do not use alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean
the cabinet. under a licensing agreement with the owner of
its copyright. We are obligated to announce the
Others contents of the agreement to customers under
requirement by the owner of copyright for the
• If you have any questions or problems
software.
concerning this unit that are not covered in this
Please access the following URL and read the
document, please consult your nearest Sony
contents of the license.
dealer.
http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/sl/16/
• When disposing of or giving away this unit, make
sure to initialize it to reset all settings to the
factory defaults. For details, see the Help Guide.
On copyrights
• This product is protected by certain intellectual
Notice on GNU GPL/LGPL applied
property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or
distribution of such technology outside of this software
product is prohibited without a license from
This product contains software that is subject to
Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
the following GNU General Public License
• iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple
(hereinafter referred to as "GPL") or GNU Lesser
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
General Public License (hereinafter referred to
"Made for iPod" and "Made for iPhone" mean
as "LGPL"). These establish that customers have
that an electronic accessory has been designed
the right to acquire, modify, and redistribute the
to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone,
source code of said software in accordance with
respectively, and has been certified by the
the terms of the GPL or LGPL supplied. The
developer to meet Apple performance standards.
source code for the above-listed software is
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
available on the Web.
unit or its compliance with safety and regulatory
To download, please access the following URL
standards. Please note that the use of this
then select the model name "SRS-ZR7".
accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect
URL: http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux/
wireless performance.
Please note that Sony cannot answer or
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
respond to any inquiries regarding the content
• " " is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
of the source code.
• Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Access® and Wi-Fi
Notes on the update
Alliance® are registered marks of the Wi-Fi
Alliance.
If you use this unit while connected to the
• Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, WPA™, WPA2™ and Wi-Fi
Internet via a Wi-Fi network, the unit can update
Protected Setup™ are marks of the Wi-Fi
to the latest software automatically.
Alliance.
By updating the software, new features will be
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
added enabling you to experience more
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
convenient and stable use.
Thomson.
If you do not want to automatically update the
• The N-Mark is a trademark or registered
software, you can disable this function by using
trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States
the SongPal installed on your smartphone/
and in other countries.
iPhone.
• This unit incorporates High-Definition Multimedia
However, the software may be updated
Interface (HDMI™) technology. The terms HDMI
automatically for stable use, etc., even if you
and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface,
disable this function. Also, if you disable this
and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered
function, you can still update the software
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United
manually.
States and other countries.
For details about how to set and operate, refer
• This system incorporates Dolby* Digital and the
to the Help Guide.
DTS** Digital Surround System. This system
The unit may not be operational while updating.
incorporates Dolby* Digital.
Disclaimer regarding services offered
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are
by third parties
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Services offered by third parties may be
** For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.
changed, suspended, or terminated without
Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. DTS, the
prior notice. Sony does not bear any
symbol & DTS and the Symbol together are
responsibility in these sorts of situations.
registered trademarks, and DTS 2.0 Channel is a
trademark of DTS, Inc. c DTS, Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
Compatible iPhone/iPod models
Specifications
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
General
generation), iPod touch (5th generation).
Power
Note
Power requirements
Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that
DC 19.5 V (using the supplied AC adaptor connected to
data recorded to iPhone/iPod is lost or damaged
AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz power supply)
when using your iPhone/iPod connected to this unit.
Power consumption
Design and specifications are subject to change
45 W
without notice.
Power consumption (during standby mode)
Less than 0.5 W
Power consumption (during BLUETOOTH/
network standby mode)
Less than 3 W
Dimensions (including projecting parts and
controls)
Approx. 300 mm × 93 mm × 86 mm (w/h/d)
Mass
Approx. 1.8 kg
Supplied accessories
AC power cord (2)
AC adaptor (1)
Operating Instructions (this document)
Warranty card (1)
For customers in the UK, Ireland, Malta, Cyprus, and
Hong Kong:
Use the AC power cord (mains lead) (A).
For safety reasons, the AC power cord (mains lead) (B)
is not intended for the above countries/regions and
shall therefore not be used there.
For customers in other countries/regions:
Use the AC power cord (mains lead) (B).
(A)
(B)
The AC power cord (mains lead) (B) is not supplied for
customers in Hong Kong.
Section for USB port
USB A port ( A)
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)
USB B port ( B)
You can connect a compatible device such as a PC,
etc., to this unit using a USB cable.
Supported format*
PCM: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz (16/24/32bit)
DSD (DSF/DSDIFF): 2.8/5.6 MHz (1 bit)
* Compatibility with all encoding/writing software, recording
devices and recording media cannot be guaranteed.