Play 360 Reality Audio music Play music via a BLUETOOTH® connection Others Help Guide (Web document for a PC/smartphone) The “Help Guide” describes the features of the speaker, how to use the speaker in detail, and how to troubleshoot. http://rd1.sony.net/help/ha/srsra5000/h_zz/...
What’s in the box Wireless Speaker (1) AC adapter (1) Models for Middle East Models for Europe and Models for other countries/regions Russia AC power cord (1) AC power cord (2) AC power cord (1)* * The shape of the AC power cord varies depending on the country or region.
Part names (Power)/ Power indicator PAIRING button • Touch to turn the power on/off. (Green): Power on • Touch and hold for more than (Amber): BLUETOOTH/Network 2 seconds to put the speaker in Standby BLUETOOTH pairing mode. (Turns off): Power off (Red): The speaker is in...
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Reaction indicator (Green): Flashes in response to the (Play/ Pause) button and (Volume -) button / (Volume +) button operations. The indicator rapidly flashes 3 times when you reach the maximum or minimum volume. (Play/Pause) button • Touch 1 time to play or pause music. •...
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Part names N-Mark Hold an NFC-compatible device over the mark to establish a BLUETOOTH connection. AUDIO IN jack Back Use an analog audio cable to connect an audio device. DC IN jack (page 8) LINK indicator ...
When handling the speaker, note the and place the speaker where you are following points. going to use it. Set the speaker down with the logo of Sony facing the front. Do not touch the buttons accidentally. Do not put pressure on Logo of Sony the speaker grill.
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Set up the speaker Connect the AC power cord to the AC Touch the (Power)/ PAIRING button adapter, and then plug it into an outlet. to turn on the speaker, and then keep over 1 m (3.3 feet) away from it. When you turn on the speaker for the first time, the Sound Calibration automatically starts.
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Touch and hold the (Play/Pause) button for more than 2 seconds. If you want to redo the Sound Calibration, touch and hold (Sound Mode)/ CAL (Sound Calibration) button for The 360 Reality Audio sample music plays back. more than 2 seconds. Over 1 m (3.3 feet) Front...
Play music Play music using a Chromecast-enabled app Install the Google Home app on your This speaker comes with Chromecast built-in™*. By using a Chromecast-enabled app, you can stream smartphone. music you select on your mobile device to the speaker. For more information about Chromecast-enabled apps, visit the support page for Google.
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Follow the Google Home app’s on-screen (cast) in your favorite streaming instructions to connect your speaker to service to start streaming music to the the same Wi-Fi network as your speaker. smartphone. For playing back 360 Reality Audio music, see “Play 360 Reality Audio music”...
Play music Play music by talking to an Alexa Built-in device Install “Sony | Music Center” on your By talking to an Alexa Built-in device, you can stream music to the speaker from a streaming service that smartphone. supports Alexa.
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Select your speaker on the screen in Follow the on-screen instructions in “Sony | Music Center.” “Sony | Music Center” to connect your speaker to the same Wi-Fi network as your smartphone.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to do Talk to Alexa to play music. the settings for operating the speaker For playing back 360 Reality Audio music, see “Play 360 Reality Audio music” (page 15). with Alexa. If the settings screen for Amazon Alexa does not appear, select [Settings] - [Amazon Alexa] - [Initial Setup] on the screen on which you selected the speaker.
Use the app you installed in step 2 to cast (play) the music you want to play to the speaker. * You can see the streaming services that provide 360 Reality Audio in “Sony | Music Center.” Services may not be available, depending on your country or region.
Play music Play music via a BLUETOOTH® connection Turn on your smartphone’s BLUETOOTH Touch and hold the speaker’s (Power)/ function. PAIRING button for more than 2 seconds to enter the BLUETOOTH pairing mode. Note The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes. 360 Reality Audio cannot be played back via a BLUETOOTH connection.
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Search for the speaker on your Play music using a music playback app on smartphone, and then tap either your smartphone. [SRS-RA5000] or the name you gave the speaker to connect to the Wi-Fi network. Wait until the BLUETOOTH indicator stops flashing and remains lit.
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Others You can change the functions' settings by touching the various buttons on the speaker. Functions How to operate The speaker's settings can be Touch and hold the (Play/Pause) button and the (Volume -) button simultaneously for more than 4 returned to their default.
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What is the Immersive Audio Enhancement? The Immersive Audio Enhancement is a sound mode that allows you to experience the music of typical 2-channel playback in a three-dimensional sound field.