Sony SRS-HG1 Operating Instructions

Personal Audio System
Operating Instructions
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http://www.sony.net/
SRS-HG1
Help Guide
(web document for a PC/smartphone)
Explains details about the unit; network and BLUETOOTH® connection method with various devices, High-
Resolution Audio playback method, etc.
http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-hg1/h_zz/
The Help Guide explains:
• Wi-Fi network connection details
• How to link with the SongPal app
• Network connections and playback methods for each computer OS
• BLUETOOTH connections and playback methods for various devices
• How to play High-Resolution Audio files
• Software updates
• How to connect the second and subsequent devices via Wi-Fi, etc.
STEP 1: Charging the battery
• Without charging the battery, this unit cannot be turned on.
• If the battery power is low, the unit cannot be turned on immediately, even when connected to the supplied
USB AC adaptor. Use this unit after charging the battery for at least one hour.
• If the unit is not charged for 30 hours after the unit is turned off, it will switch to power saving mode. In this
case, it will take 15 to 30 seconds for the unit to turn on, and starting the unit by NFC will not connect the unit
to BLUETOOTH. Touch the device to the N-Mark of the unit again.
To charge the battery, connect the unit to an AC outlet by using the supplied USB AC adaptor and micro USB
cable.
Depending on your country or area, the USB AC adaptor and connection may differ from the illustration above.
For details, refer to Help Guide.
Go to STEP 2 for the wireless connection
STEP 2: Connecting to your Wi-Fi network
A Wi-Fi network enables you to easily enjoy music stored in wireless devices in your home.
Using a Wi-Fi network, you can play music from
online music streaming services, or play the music
stored on your computer or smartphone, in high
quality sound. Also, you can enjoy the music in
multiple rooms at the same time.
Choose how to connect the unit to your Wi-Fi network from the followings;
• Connecting by SongPal
Set up this unit from the smartphone/iPhone installed with SongPal.
• Connecting by Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)
Set up this unit by pressing the WPS button on the wireless router.
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• Connecting by PC
You can also connect from your computer. For details, see Help Guide.
Connecting by SongPal
Required items: Android smartphone or iPhone/iPod touch, the wireless router
Use an Android smartphone or iPhone in which SongPal is installed to configure Wi-Fi settings of the unit.
Install SongPal onto your smartphone or iPhone. Follow the application's onscreen instructions to connect
the unit to a Wi-Fi network.
Search for SongPal on Google Play™ (Play Store) or App Store.
• Connect your smartphone or iPhone to this unit via BLUETOOTH. Before the connection, set the
BLUETOOTH feature on your smartphone or iPhone.
• Some wireless routers have multiple SSIDs. Connect the unit and your smartphone or iPhone to the same
SSID.
Connecting by Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)
Required item: Wireless router with the Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) button
1
Place the unit close to your wireless router,
and then press the  (power) button to turn
on the unit.
Before turning the unit on, connect the unit
to the supplied USB AC adaptor.
The  (power) indicator starts flashing. Wait
until the indicator stops flashing. It may take
about 30 seconds.
2
Press and hold the UPDATE/WPS button of
the unit until it beeps (about two seconds).
While the UPDATE/WPS indicator is flashing,
its button does not work for the WPS.
3
Within 90 seconds, press the Wi-Fi
Protected Setup™ (WPS) button of the
router.
Flashing
Depending on the wireless router, press and hold the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button for a few seconds.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of your router.
When the LINK indicator lights up in orange, the Wi-Fi network connection is complete.
STEP 3: Listening to music via Wi-Fi
To listen to music via Wi-Fi, SongPal is recommended to be used for your smartphone or iPhone.
Installing SongPal on your smartphone/iPhone
If SongPal is already installed, skip this installing. See "Listening to music with the unit."
1
Install SongPal on your smartphone/iPhone.
Search for SongPal on Google Play (Play Store) or App Store.
2
Tap [SongPal] on your smartphone/iPhone to start the app, and then follow the
onscreen instructions.
3
When the screen on the right is displayed, tap [h.ear go (SRS-HG1)].
Listening to music with the unit
Required item: Android smartphone or iPhone/iPod touch
1
Tap your smartphone/iPhone to play music in your smartphone/iPhone by
operating SongPal.
Go to STEP 3 for playing music
2
After selecting music, start playback and adjust the volume.
To play back music by Google Cast
1. Set up Google Cast.
If an application that corresponds with Google Cast is already installed,
go to step 2.
a Touch [Settings].
b Touch [Google Cast].
c Touch [Learn how to cast].
Flashing Lighting d Check how to use the service and which application corresponds with
Google Cast, and then select an application to install it.
2. Start the installed application that corresponds with Google Cast.
3. Touch the Cast icon, and then select [h.ear go (SRS-HG1)].
4. Start playback on the application, and adjust the volume.
Lighting
Go to STEP 3 for playing music
Other methods
Other methods for listening to music via Wi-Fi
The Help Guide explains how to play music in other ways.
You can listen to the music stored on your Xperia by operating the
Music app, or the music stored on your PC by using the free software,
MediaGo.
SongPal Link
You can listen to your favorite music with various styles by wireless speaker combinations.
Enfold your rooms with music by a group of speakers simultaneously.
Enjoy even greater surround sound with additional Sony's Sound BAR (not
included).*
* Please refer to the following URL for the compatible Sony's Sound BAR or AV
Receiver.
http://sony.net/nasite/
Pair two speakers together to create wider, stereo sound.
Notes
SRS-X99
• Two speakers of the same model are required for using the Wireless Surround function or Wireless Stereo
SRS-X99
function.
• Only music files on the server device of the home network can be played back. Sound from video files cannot
be played back.
• To set a grouping with a sound bar, home theater system, etc., update the software of this unit and the device
to the latest version.
For more details about the following connections, playback methods, and other information, refer to the Help
Guide.
BLUETOOTH
You can listen to music from BLUETOOTH device over a wireless connection.
Before using the BLUETOOTH function, perform pairing to register your BLUETOOTH device.
Connected components
You can listen to music from your computer, or smartphone by connecting to the USB port on this unit. Or, you
can listen to music from your portable music player by connecting to the AUDIO IN jack on this unit.
USB
AUDIO IN