Sony SRS-ZR7 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
 VOLUME / buttons
 FUNCTION button
 AUDIO IN indicator
 USB-B indicator
 USB-A indicator
 HDMI indicator
 BLUETOOTH indicator
 NETWORK indicator
 UPDATE indicator
 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.
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.
Before operating the unit, please read this guide
On wall mounting
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
• Have the installation done by a Sony dealer or
licensed contractor and pay special attention to
safety during the installation.
WARNING
• Prepare the wall mount bracket (not supplied)
and screws (not supplied) that are suitable for
To reduce the risk of fire or electric the wall material and strength when you mount
the unit on the wall. As a plasterboard wall is
shock, do not expose this apparatus to
especially fragile, attach the bracket and screws
rain or moisture.
securely in the wall beam. Install the speakers
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
horizontally, hung by screws in studs in a
ventilation opening of the appliance with
continuous flat section of the wall.
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
• Keep enough space behind the unit when you
Do not expose the appliance to naked flame
mount the unit on a wall, so that you can
sources (for example, lighted candles).
connect other devices to the unit. For details,
refer to the Help Guide.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
• Sony shall not be held responsible for accidents
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
or damage caused by improper installation,
The AC adaptor is not disconnected from the
insufficient wall strength, improper screw
mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet,
installation or natural disaster, etc.
even if the unit itself has been turned off.
On operation
As the main plug of AC adaptor is used to
disconnect the AC adaptor from the mains,
• Do not insert any small objects, etc., into the
connect it to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should
jacks or ventilation hole on the rear of the unit.
you notice an abnormality in it, disconnect it from
The unit may short out or malfunction.
the AC outlet immediately.
On cleaning
Please note that water doesn't splash, this product
is not waterproof specification. • Do not use alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean
the cabinet.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing,
Others
and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as
• If you have any questions or problems
vases, on the apparatus.
concerning this unit that are not covered in this
The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only
document, please consult your nearest Sony
those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly
dealer.
in the countries EEA (European Economic Area).
• When disposing of or giving away this unit, make
Disposal of Old Electrical & sure to initialize it to reset all settings to the
factory defaults. For details, see the Help Guide.
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
On copyrights
countries with separate
collection systems)
• This product is protected by certain intellectual
property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or
distribution of such technology outside of this
product is prohibited without a license from
Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
• iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
"Made for iPod" and "Made for iPhone" mean
that an electronic accessory has been designed
to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone,
respectively, and has been certified by the
Troubleshooting
developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
If a problem occurs while operating the unit, check unit or its compliance with safety and regulatory
the following to resolve the problem before standards. Please note that the use of this
consulting your nearest Sony dealer. accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect
• Check in the Help Guide. wireless performance.
http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-zr7/h_zz/ App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
• " " is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
• Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Access® and Wi-Fi
Alliance® are registered marks of the Wi-Fi
Alliance.
• Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, WPA™, WPA2™ and Wi-Fi
Protected Setup™ are marks of the Wi-Fi
Alliance.
• Check information about the problem on the
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
customer support website.
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
http://www.sony-asia.com/support
Thomson.
• Disconnect the AC power cord from the unit, and
• The N-Mark is a trademark or registered
then connect it again.
trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States
• Connect the unit to the HDMI ARC port on your
and in other countries.
TV to listen to TV sound from this unit.
• This unit incorporates High-Definition Multimedia
If the problem persists after doing all of the above,
Interface (HDMI™) technology. The terms HDMI
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface,
and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United
Precautions
States and other countries.
• This system incorporates Dolby* Digital and the
DTS** Digital Surround System. This system
On safety
incorporates Dolby* Digital.
The nameplate and important information
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
concerning safety are located on the bottom
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are
exterior of the main unit and on the surface of the
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
AC adaptor.
** For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.
The MAC address is located on the bottom exterior
Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. DTS, the
of this unit.
symbol & DTS and the Symbol together are
MAC1: MAC address of wired network
registered trademarks, and DTS 2.0 Channel is a
MAC2: MAC address of Wi-Fi network
trademark of DTS, Inc. c DTS, Inc. All Rights
• Before operating the unit, be sure that the
Reserved.
operating voltage of the unit is identical with
• The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are
that of your local power supply.
owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by Sony Corporation is under license.
Notes on the AC adaptor
Other trademarks and trade names are those of
• When connecting or disconnecting the AC
their respective owners.
adaptor, turn off the unit beforehand. Otherwise,
• Google Play and Android are trademarks of
it may cause malfunction.
Google Inc.
• Use only the supplied AC adaptor. To avoid
• Google Cast and the Google Cast Badge are
damaging the unit, do not use any other AC
trademarks of Google Inc.
adaptor.
• "Xperia" and "Xperia Tablet" are trademarks of
Sony Mobile Communications AB.
• LDAC™ and LDAC logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
Polarity of the plug • DLNA™, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™
are trademarks, service marks, or certification
• Plug the AC adaptor into a nearby AC outlet. In
marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.
the case of a problem, unplug it from the AC
• This product incorporates Spotify software which
outlet immediately.
is subject to 3rd party licenses found here:
• Do not install the AC adaptor in a confined space,
https://developer.spotify.com/esdk-third-party-
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
licenses/
The MAC address of Wi-Fi network is located on • Spotify and Spotify logos are trademarks of the
Spotify Group.
the bottom exterior of this unit.
• The unit names and product names indicated in
• Before operating the unit, be sure that the
operating voltage of the unit is identical with this document are generally the trademarks or
that of your local power supply. registered trademarks of the manufacturer.
™ and ® marks are omitted in this document.
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,
excessive dust, moisture, rain or mechanical
shock.
Notes on the License Specifications
This product contains software that Sony uses
under a licensing agreement with the owner of
its copyright. We are obligated to announce the
General
contents of the agreement to customers under
Power
requirement by the owner of copyright for the
software. Power requirements
Please access the following URL and read the
DC 19.5 V (using the supplied AC adaptor connected to
contents of the license.
AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz power supply)
http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/sl/16/
Power consumption
45 W
Power consumption (during standby mode)
Less than 0.5 W
Power consumption (during BLUETOOTH/
network standby mode)
Less than 3 W
Notice on GNU GPL/LGPL applied
Dimensions (including projecting parts and
software
controls)
This product contains software that is subject to
Approx. 300 mm × 93 mm × 86 mm (w/h/d)
the following GNU General Public License
Mass
(hereinafter referred to as "GPL") or GNU Lesser
Approx. 1.8 kg
General Public License (hereinafter referred to
as "LGPL"). These establish that customers have
Supplied accessories
the right to acquire, modify, and redistribute the
AC power cord* 1 (1)* 2
source code of said software in accordance with
AC adaptor (1)
the terms of the GPL or LGPL supplied. The
Plug adaptor* (1)
1
source code for the above-listed software is
Operating Instructions (this document)
available on the Web.
Warranty card* 1 (1)
To download, please access the following URL
* 1 This item is not included in some countries/regions.
then select the model name "SRS-ZR7".
* The number of item included is differ to the country/region.
URL: http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux/ 2
Please note that Sony cannot answer or
Section for USB port
respond to any inquiries regarding the content
of the source code.
USB A port ( A)
You can connect a USB flash drive or Walkman® that is
Notes on the update
compatible with this unit.
If you use this unit while connected to the
Supported format*
Internet via a Wi-Fi network, the unit can update
MP3: 32/44.1/48 kHz, 16 - 320 kbps (CBR/VBR)
to the latest software automatically.
AAC: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz, 16 – 320 kbps (CBR/
By updating the software, new features will be
VBR)
added enabling you to experience more
WMA: 32/44.1/48 kHz, 16 – 320 kbps (CBR/VBR)
convenient and stable use.
If you do not want to automatically update the WAV: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
software, you can disable this function by using (16/24 bit)
the SongPal installed on your smartphone/ AIFF: 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz (16/24 bit)
iPhone. FLAC: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
However, the software may be updated (16/24 bit)
automatically for stable use, etc., even if you ALAC: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
(16/24 bit)
disable this function. Also, if you disable this
DSD (DSF/DSDIFF): 2.8/5.6 MHz (1 bit)
function, you can still update the software
manually.
Transfer speed
For details about how to set and operate, refer
High-speed
to the Help Guide.
Supported USB device
The unit may not be operational while updating.
Mass Storage Class (MSC)
Disclaimer regarding services offered
USB B port ( B)
by third parties
You can connect a compatible device such as a PC,
Services offered by third parties may be
etc., to this unit using a USB cable (not supplied).
changed, suspended, or terminated without
Supported format*
prior notice. Sony does not bear any
PCM: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz (16/24/32bit)
responsibility in these sorts of situations.
DSD (DSF/DSDIFF): 2.8/5.6 MHz (1 bit)
* 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.