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Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB501G
The following explains how to use this speaker. Select a topic from the navigation pane.
Getting started
Parts and controls
Installing the Google Home app and making the initial settings
Changing your Google Assistant language
Power source/charging
Connecting the speaker to an AC outlet
Turning the power on
Turning the power off
Charging USB devices such as smartphones
Lighting function
Turning on/off the speaker's light (Lighting function)
Using Google Assistant
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  • Page 1 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G The following explains how to use this speaker. Select a topic from the navigation pane. Getting started Parts and controls Installing the Google Home app and making the initial settings Changing your Google Assistant language...
  • Page 2 Listening to music from the connected BLUETOOTH device Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) Enjoying switching the sound effects Using “Sony | Music Center” What you can do with “Sony | Music Center” Installing “Sony | Music Center” Using “Fiestable” What you can do with “Fiestable”...

  • Page 3: Troubleshooting

    The LINK indicator is flashing in white The status indicators (Google Assistant) are flashing in blue or purple The power indicator is flashing in red When you find the speaker not working properly Restarting the speaker Initializing the speaker 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 4: Parts And Controls

    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G Parts and controls (power) button with indicator Restart: You can press and hold this button for about 8 seconds to restart the speaker. (play) button Google Assistant trigger: You can press and hold this button for about 3 seconds to start talking with Google Assistant.
  • Page 5 The information including the Google Assistant settings will be retained. The + (volume) button and the (play) button have a tactile dot that helps you locate the button by touching. Related Topic About the indicators 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 6 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G Installing the Google Home app and making the initial settings To use your speaker, you first need to install the Google Home app on your smartphone/iPhone and make the initial settings for the speaker. Note To use the Google Home app, you need to create a Google account and log in to the account beforehand.
  • Page 7 When using wireless connections outdoors, disable the Wi-Fi 5 GHz band. For details on the wireless LAN settings, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the wireless LAN router. Related Topic Disabling the Wi-Fi 5 GHz band 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 8 For details on changing your Google Assistant language and on the supported languages, visit the website at: assistant.google.com/intl/en_us/ (USA) assistant.google.com/intl/en_ca/ (Canada) assistant.google.com/intl/en_uk/ (United Kingdom) assistant.google.com/intl/fr_fr/ (France) assistant.google.com/intl/de_de/ (Germany) assistant.google.com/intl/en_au/ (Australia) Related Topic Installing the Google Home app and making the initial settings 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 9 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G Connecting the speaker to an AC outlet This speaker can run on power either from the AC outlet to which it is connected by the supplied AC adaptor or from the built-in battery. When using the speaker for the first time, be sure to charge the built-in battery for more than 1 hour before turning on the power.
  • Page 10 60% or more: “Battery about 80%” 40% or more: “Battery about 60%” 20% or more: “Battery about 40%” 10% or more: “Battery about 20%” Less than 10%: “Battery level low, please charge” Less than 10%: “Battery level low” (while charging is in progress) Built-in battery life (using the BLUETOOTH or the Wi-Fi connection) About 16 hours The volume level of the speaker is set to 58%.
  • Page 11 Even if you do not intend to use the speaker for a long time, charge the built-in battery sufficiently once every 6 months to maintain its performance. Related Topic Turning the power on Notes on charging 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 12: Turning The Power On

    When the CHARGE indicator flashes slowly in orange, the built-in battery is running at less than 10% and needs to be charged. Related Topic Turning the power off Connecting the speaker to an AC outlet Turning on/off the speaker’s light (Lighting function) 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 13: Turning The Power Off

    Press the (power) button. (power) indicator turns off. Note When the alarm/timer settings are specified on Google Assistant, do not turn off the power. Once the speaker is turned off, the alarm/timer may not work successfully. 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 14: Charging Usb Devices Such As Smartphones

    The USB Type-C™ connector does not support music playback. Depending on the specifications of the USB device, power charging from the speaker may not be available. Related Topic Connecting the speaker to an AC outlet Turning the power on 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 15 To turn off (light off)/turn on (light on) the lighting function Pressing the LIGHT button turns off (lights off)/turns on (lights on) the lighting function. Hint By using the “Illumination” function on “Sony | Music Center,” you can turn on/off the lighting function or choose the various lighting modes. RAVE: For dance music with heavy use of flashes When you purchase the speaker, RAVE is set.
  • Page 16 STROBE: Lighting with white flashes Note When the speaker's light is strong, brighten the room or turn off the lighting. Related Topic What you can do with “Sony | Music Center” 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 17 When the alarm/timer settings are specified on Google Assistant, do not turn off the power. Once the speaker is turned off, the alarm/timer may not work successfully. Related Topic The speaker is not responding to any voice commands 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 18 Press and hold the LIVE button and the LIGHT button simultaneously until the LINK indicator flashes in green (about 4 seconds). The Wi-Fi 5 GHz band is enabled. For details on the wireless LAN settings, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the wireless LAN router. Related Topic About the indicators 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 19 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G ® Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH devices When pairing with two or more BLUETOOTH devices, perform the following pairing procedure for each device. Before operating the speaker, be sure to do the following: Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 m (3 ft) from the speaker.
  • Page 20 The speaker can be paired with multiple devices, but can only have a BLUETOOTH connection with one paired device at a time. Video viewing using a BLUETOOTH connection is not recommended. A slight misalignment occurs in video and audio. Related Topic Listening to music from the connected BLUETOOTH device Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 21: Connecting With An Nfc-Compatible Device By One-Touch (Nfc)

    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC) By touching the speaker with an NFC-compatible device, such as a smartphone, while the speaker is powered, the speaker starts pairing and proceeds to a BLUETOOTH connection.
  • Page 22 If the speaker is connected with another device via a BLUETOOTH connection, touching the NFC-compatible device to the speaker disconnects the connection and establishes a BLUETOOTH connection with the speaker (One-touch connection switching). Related Topic Listening to music from the connected BLUETOOTH device 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 23: For Windows 8

    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G Connecting with a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Windows) Pairing is the process required to mutually register the information on BLUETOOTH devices to be connected wirelessly. It is necessary to pair a device with the speaker to be able to make a BLUETOOTH connection for the first time. Perform the same procedures to pair to other devices.

  • Page 24: For Windows 7

    For Windows 7 Click the [Start] button and then [Devices and Printers]. Turn on the speaker. (power) indicator lights up in white Depending on the Sound Mode, the color of the (power) indicator varies. For details, refer to the following topic. About the indicators After the Google Assistant setup is complete, press and hold the (BLUETOOTH) button/...
  • Page 25 For Windows 10/Windows 8.1 Select [Connect] in the Action Center on the right-bottom of the screen. Select the name of the speaker you set up for Google Assistant. If the speaker's name does not appear on the screen, repeat the procedure from step After pairing, the BLUETOOTH connection establishes automatically and [Connected music] will be displayed on the screen.
  • Page 26 If a passkey is required, enter “0000.” If speaker's name does not appear, perform the operation again from step The passkey may be called a “passcode,” “PIN code,” “PIN number,” or “password.” When the following screen appears, click [Close]. The computer begins installing the driver. The “...
  • Page 27 Confirm the speaker's name on the [Sound] screen. If there is a checkmark (green) on the speaker icon, proceed to step If there is not a checkmark (green) on the speaker icon, proceed to the next step (substep 3). If the name of the speaker you set up for Google Assistant does not appear, right-click on the [Sound] screen, and select [Show Disabled Devices] from the menu that appears.
  • Page 28 When the speaker is connected, a checkmark will appear on the speaker icon on the [Sound] screen. Proceed to step If you cannot click [Connect] for the speaker, select [Disable] for the [Default Device] that currently has a checkmark (green). For Windows 7 Double-click on the name of the speaker you set up for Google Assistant in [Devices].
  • Page 29 Click [Listen to Music]. When the speaker is connected, a checkmark will appear. Follow the instructions on the BLUETOOTH device screen to establish a BLUETOOTH connection. When the BLUETOOTH connection is established, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator switches from flashing to a steady light.
  • Page 30 The passkey of the speaker is “0000.” If a passkey besides “0000” is set on the computer, pairing with the speaker fails. Related Topic Listening to music from the connected BLUETOOTH device Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 31 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G Connecting with a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Mac) Pairing is the process required to mutually register the information on BLUETOOTH devices to be connected wirelessly. It is necessary to pair a device with the speaker to be able to make a BLUETOOTH connection for the first time. Perform the same procedures to pair to other devices.
  • Page 32 After the Google Assistant setup is complete, press and hold the (BLUETOOTH) button/ PAIRING button until the (BLUETOOTH) indicator starts flashing quickly. The speaker enters pairing mode. Search for the speaker on the computer. Select [ (System Preferences)] - [Bluetooth] in the taskbar on the right-bottom of the screen. Select the name of the speaker you set up for Google Assistant from the Bluetooth screen, then click [Pair].
  • Page 33 The passkey of the speaker is “0000.” If a passkey besides “0000” is set on the computer, pairing with the speaker fails. Related Topic Listening to music from the connected BLUETOOTH device Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 34: A2Dp (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G Listening to music from the connected BLUETOOTH device You can enjoy listening to music of a BLUETOOTH device and operate it by the speaker via a BLUETOOTH connection if it supports the following BLUETOOTH profiles.
  • Page 35 Video viewing using a BLUETOOTH connection is not recommended. A slight misalignment occurs in video and audio. Related Topic ® Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH devices Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 36: Terminating The Bluetooth Connection (After Use)

    Touch the NFC-compatible device on the N-mark symbol of the speaker again (if your device has the NFC function). Note When you finish playing music, the BLUETOOTH connection may terminate automatically depending on the BLUETOOTH device. Related Topic Turning the power off 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 37 (power) indicator is changed to white from green, and the Sound Mode switches to the EXTRA BASS mode. When setting the Sound Mode with “Sony | Music Center” Tap [Music Center] on your smartphone, iPhone, etc. to start up the application.
  • Page 38 Depending on the music, the LIVE SOUND or EXTRA BASS effects may not be so noticeable. Related Topic Listening to music from the connected BLUETOOTH device What you can do with “Sony | Music Center” 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 39 SRS-XB501G What you can do with “Sony | Music Center” “Sony | Music Center” is an app for controlling Sony audio devices which are compatible with “Sony | Music Center” using your smartphone/iPhone. For details about “Sony | Music Center,” refer to the following URL: https://www.sony.net/smcqa/...
  • Page 40 SRS-XB501G Installing “Sony | Music Center” Install “Sony | Music Center” on your smartphone, iPhone, etc. from Google Play or the App Store. Download “Sony | Music Center” from Google Play or the App Store and install it. When the installation is complete, start “Sony | Music Center.”...
  • Page 41 Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G What you can do with “Fiestable” “Fiestable” is an app for operating Sony audio devices compatible with “Fiestable” from smartphones, iPhone, etc. Operations that can be performed on a speaker with “Fiestable” DJ control You can change sound quality in accordance with the playing music (DJ effects) or play sound effects (Samplers).
  • Page 42 Hint What you can control with “Fiestable” varies depending on the connected device. The specification and design of the app may change without notice. 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 43 Download “Fiestable” from Google Play or the App Store and install it. When the installation is completed, start “Fiestable” from the “Sony | Music Center” screen. Note When using an Android smartphone, you can activate “Fiestable” only via “Sony | Music Center.” Related Topic What you can do with “Fiestable”...

  • Page 44: About The Indicators

    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G About the indicators (power) indicator Turns off The speaker is turned off. The speaker is turned on. The EXTRA BASS mode or LIVE SOUND mode is set. When you Lights up (white) purchase, the EXTRA BASS is set.

  • Page 45: (Bluetooth) Indicator

    All light up The speaker has downloaded the latest software. When the speaker is restarted, software (purple) installation starts. All light up The speaker has installed the software. (blue) Related Topic Parts and controls 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 46: About Software Update

    No user operations to obtain updates are required. Note Check the status indicators (Google Assistant) and the LINK indicator for the state of software update. Related Topic About the indicators The LINK indicator is flashing in white 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 47 About Privacy Policy To customers using “Sony | Music Center” who have agreed to the collection of information on how they use the unit: You can check the privacy policy to which you have agreed at the following website.

  • Page 48: Notes On Charging

    The rechargeable built-in battery has a life span. As time passes and the number of times that the built-in battery is used increases, the capacity of the rechargeable built-in battery slowly decreases. When the amount of time that the built-in battery can be used seems significantly shorter, despite having been fully charged, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
  • Page 49 If you use in Internet service such as music service, information about the speaker may be retained by the service provider. In this case, contact the network service provider to delete that information. The speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery. When you dispose of this speaker, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
  • Page 50 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G Notes on water resistant and dust proof features Water resistant performance of the unit This unit, with the cap fastened securely, has a water resistant specification of IPX5 as specified in “Degrees of protection against water immersion” of the IEC60529 “Ingress Protection Rating (IP Code)”...
  • Page 51 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 52 If the surface of the speaker gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth containing a little neutral detergent. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc., to clean the speaker because it will damage the finish of the surface. 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 53 Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.

  • Page 54: Customer Support Website

    Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G Customer support website When you need support assistance, visit one of the customer support websites listed below. For customers in Americas: https://www.sony.com/am/support For customers in Europe: https://www.sony.eu/support For customers in other countries/regions: https://www.sony-asia.com/support 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 55 Initialize the speaker. All the settings, including the volume setting, are cleared and the pairing (device registration) information is deleted. Visit our customer support home page. If none of the above works, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Related Topic Customer support website...
  • Page 56 USB standard is recommended. Charging from the other device is not guaranteed. The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature or conditions of use. Related Topic Connecting the speaker to an AC outlet 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 57 You may be able to resolve the issues by restarting the speaker. Related Topic Connecting the speaker to an AC outlet Turning the power on Restarting the speaker The power indicator is flashing in red 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 58 “Ok Google” to the speaker. Make sure that the built-in microphone is not blocked. You may have given the voice command too quickly for your speaker to detect. Try talking to the speaker a little more slowly. 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 59 A device with a built-in radio or tuner cannot be connected to the speaker via a BLUETOOTH connection since noise may occur in broadcasts. Locate the speaker farther away from a TV, radio or tuner, etc. since noise may occur in broadcasts. 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 60: Sound Becomes Low While In Use

    USB AC adaptor (commercially available). If the sound becomes low while in use, follow the procedure below. Turn off the speaker. Charge the built-in battery sufficiently. Related Topic Connecting the speaker to an AC outlet 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 61 Turn off the access point (wireless LAN router), wait for a while, and then turn it back on. Turn off the speaker, wait for a while, and then turn it back on. Related Topic Installing the Google Home app and making the initial settings Disabling the Wi-Fi 5 GHz band 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 62 BLUETOOTH device and perform the pairing procedure once again. Update the software on the connected BLUETOOTH device. Related Topic ® Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH devices Connecting with a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Windows) 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 63: Unable To Connect The Speaker To A Bluetooth Device With One-Touch Connection (Nfc)

    NFC-compatible device. For detailed instructions, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the NFC-compatible device. Make sure that your speaker is turned on. Related Topic Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC) 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 64 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G The LINK indicator is flashing in white The software of your speaker has been updated. Wait until the LINK indicator stops flashing. Related Topic About the indicators About software update 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 65 The status indicators (Google Assistant) are flashing in blue or purple The software of your speaker has been downloading or installing the latest software updates. Wait until the status indicators (Google Assistant) stop flashing. Related Topic About software update About the indicators 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 66 Then, leave the speaker unused for a while and restart the speaker once again. If the (power) indicator still flashes in red after you have left the speaker unused and restarted it, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Related Topic About the indicators Restarting the speaker Initializing the speaker 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 67 You cannot operate the speaker after you have turned it on. You cannot operate the speaker after you have resolved the issues with pairing. Hint The information including the Google Assistant settings will be retained. 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 68: Initializing The Speaker

    (microphone off) button until the four status indicators (Google Assistant) light up in green. Initialization takes about 80 seconds. When initialization completes, the (power) indicator lights up. Initializing the speaker deletes all the information including the Google Assistant settings. 4-739-042-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

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