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Glass Sound Speaker
LSPX-S3
The following explains how to use the Glass Sound Speaker. Select a topic from the navigation pane.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Getting started
Parts and controls
Power source/charging
Charging the speaker
Turning the power on
Turning the power off
Using the BLUETOOTH standby (auto power on) function
Auto Standby (power saving) function
Making connections
BLUETOOTH connection
Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH
Connecting with a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Windows)
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  • Page 1 Help Guide Glass Sound Speaker LSPX-S3 The following explains how to use the Glass Sound Speaker. Select a topic from the navigation pane. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Getting started Parts and controls Power source/charging Charging the speaker...
  • Page 2 Receiving a call Making a call Additional features Using the Sleep Timer function Using “Sony | Music Center” What you can do with “Sony | Music Center” Installing “Sony | Music Center” Information About the indicators Updating the pre-installed software...

  • Page 3: Troubleshooting

    Unable to pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device Unable to connect a BLUETOOTH device with the speaker for the Stereo Pair function Unable to connect with a speaker for the Party Connect function Reset Restarting the speaker Initializing the speaker 5-029-390-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 4: Parts And Controls

    Help Guide Glass Sound Speaker LSPX-S3 Parts and controls Buttons/Indicators/Terminals section/Speaker/Illumination LED section (power) button and indicator (call) button Touch sensor Illumination LED Organic glass tweeter -/+ (volume) buttons ® DC IN 5V port (USB Type-C ) and charge indicator The built-in battery of the speaker can be charged when connected to an AC outlet via the supplied USB Type-C cable and a USB AC adaptor (commercially available).
  • Page 5 On the bottom surface when the speaker is held with its USB receptacle pointing upward, the left button is the timer button and the right button is the BLUETOOTH button/Stereo Pair button. Both buttons are bulging from the surface to help you locate them by touching. Related Topic About the indicators 5-029-390-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 6: Charging The Speaker

    Help Guide Glass Sound Speaker LSPX-S3 Charging the speaker The speaker is capable of running on power either from an AC outlet connected by a USB AC adaptor (commercially available) or from the built-in lithium ion rechargeable 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 speaker.
  • Page 7 Sound: Bass Boost Illumination: Lighting Mode (Brightness level: 32 (Maximum)) Use “Sony | Music Center” to change the Sound settings. The built-in battery life above is measured using our specified music source. Actual performance time may vary from the listed time due to the volume, songs played, surrounding temperature, and usage conditions.
  • Page 8 While the Stereo Pair function is in use, the remaining battery power of the speaker with a BLUETOOTH connection is displayed. The remaining battery power of the other speaker is not displayed. Related Topic Turning the power on Notes on charging 5-029-390-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 9: Turning The Power On

    If the charge indicator flashes 3 times and the speaker turns off after you turn it on, the rechargeable built-in battery is empty. Charge the built-in battery. When the charge indicator starts flashing slowly, the built-in battery is running low and needs to be charged. Related Topic Turning the power off Charging the speaker 5-029-390-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 10: Turning The Power Off

    (power) indicator will light up in orange and the speaker will enter BLUETOOTH standby mode  At the time of purchase, the BLUETOOTH standby function is deactivated. Related Topic Auto Standby (power saving) function Using the BLUETOOTH standby (auto power on) function 5-029-390-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 11 Connect the speaker to an AC outlet with a USB AC adaptor (commercially available). Turn on the speaker. (power) indicator lights up in white. Tap [Music Center] on your smartphone, etc. to start up the application. Music Center Tap [LSPX-S3].
  • Page 12 (power) indicator lights up in orange while the speaker is turned off. (Provided that the speaker is connected to an AC outlet by a USB AC adaptor (commercially available).) Related Topic Charging the speaker Turning the power on About the indicators 5-029-390-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 13 , is not playing music (audio), nor is it being operated. Hint You can turn on or off the Auto Standby function by using “Sony | Music Center.” Note When the speaker is connected to an iPhone/iPod touch via a BLUETOOTH connection, the Auto Standby function is disabled.
  • Page 14 Help Guide Glass Sound Speaker LSPX-S3 ® Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH devices Pairing is the process required to mutually register the information on BLUETOOTH devices to be connected wirelessly. To pair with a second or subsequent BLUETOOTH device, perform the following pairing procedure for each device.
  • Page 15 The speaker is searching for paired BLUETOOTH devices. To pair the speaker with a second or subsequent BLUETOOTH device (when the speaker has pairing information of other BLUETOOTH devices), proceed to step To reconnect to the BLUETOOTH device that has been registered (paired), proceed to step .
  • Page 16 When a list of detected devices appears on the display of the BLUETOOTH device, select “LSPX-S3.” If a passkey is required on the display of the BLUETOOTH device, enter “0000.” The passkey may be called a “passcode,” “PIN code,” “PIN number,” or “password.”...
  • Page 17 When using the Stereo Pair function or Party Connect function, you cannot use the multi-device connection. Related Topic Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) Switching the BLUETOOTH devices connected at the same time (Multi-device-connection) 5-029-390-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 18 Help Guide Glass Sound Speaker LSPX-S3 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 19 After you pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device for the first time since purchase or initialize the speaker (the speaker has no pairing information), the speaker automatically enters pairing mode when it is turned on. Proceed to step When the indicator is flashing slowly The speaker is searching for paired BLUETOOTH devices.
  • Page 20 You hear a notification sound from the speaker and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator starts double flashing (pairing mode). Sound example (Playback may require the latest browser.) Wake the computer up if the computer is in standby (sleep) or hibernation mode. Register the speaker to the computer. For Windows 10 Click the [Start] button, then [Settings].

  • Page 21: For Windows 8

    If a passkey is required, enter “0000.” If [LSPX-S3] does not appear, perform the operation again from step The passkey may be called a “passcode,” “PIN code,” “PIN number,” or “password.” After pairing, the BLUETOOTH connection establishes automatically and [Connected music] or [Connected voice, music] will be displayed on the screen.
  • Page 22 When the following screen appears, click [Close]. The computer begins installing the driver. The “ ” mark will appear in the bottom left of the [LSPX-S3] icon during installation. When the “ ” mark disappears, driver installation is complete. Proceed to step Depending on the computer, installation may take time.
  • Page 23 If there is a checkmark (green) on [LSPX-S3 Stereo], proceed to step If there is not a checkmark (green) on [LSPX-S3 Stereo], proceed to step If [LSPX-S3 Stereo] does not appear, right-click on the [Sound] screen, and select [Show Disabled Devices] from the menu that appears. Then proceed to step...
  • Page 24 When the speaker is connected, a checkmark will appear on [LSPX-S3 Stereo] on the [Sound] screen. Proceed to step If you cannot click [Connect] for [LSPX-S3 Stereo], select [Disable] for the [Default Device] that currently has a checkmark (green). Follow the on-screen instructions to establish a BLUETOOTH connection.
  • Page 25 When using the Stereo Pair function or Party Connect function, you cannot use the multi-device connection. Related Topic Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) Switching the BLUETOOTH devices connected at the same time (Multi-device-connection) 5-029-390-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 26 Help Guide Glass Sound Speaker LSPX-S3 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 27 After you pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device for the first time since purchase or initialize the speaker (the speaker has no pairing information), the speaker automatically enters pairing mode when it is turned on. Proceed to step When the indicator is flashing slowly The speaker is searching for paired BLUETOOTH devices.
  • Page 28 Click [ (System Preferences)] - [Bluetooth] in the taskbar on the right-bottom of the screen. Select [LSPX-S3] from the Bluetooth screen, then click [Pair]. Follow the on-screen instructions to establish a BLUETOOTH connection. When the BLUETOOTH connection is established, you hear a notification sound from the speaker and the activity of the (BLUETOOTH) indicator changes from flashing to lit.
  • Page 29 If the connection attempt fails, repeat the procedure from step Click the speaker icon in the top-right of the screen and select [LSPX-S3] from [Output Device]. You can enjoy playing back music, etc. from your computer. Hint The above instructions on the computer are provided as an example. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer.
  • Page 30 When using the Stereo Pair function or Party Connect function, you cannot use the multi-device connection. Related Topic Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) Switching the BLUETOOTH devices connected at the same time (Multi-device-connection) 5-029-390-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 31: Listening To Music Of A Device Via Bluetooth Connection

    Help Guide Glass Sound Speaker LSPX-S3 Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection You can enjoy listening to music of a BLUETOOTH device and operate it by the speaker via BLUETOOTH connection if it supports the following BLUETOOTH profiles.
  • Page 32 Noise or sound interruption may occur depending on the BLUETOOTH device connected with the speaker, the communication environment or the usage environment. Related Topic Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) Charging the speaker 5-029-390-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 33: Supported Codecs

    When the “Priority on Stable Connection” preference is selected, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes 3 times in blue. When the “Priority on Sound Quality” preference is selected, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes twice in blue. When using “Sony | Music Center” Press the (power) button to turn on the speaker. Hint...
  • Page 34 Speaker operations with “Sony | Music Center” are available even while the speaker is running on power from the rechargeable built-in battery. Pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device, such as a smartphone. When the BLUETOOTH connection is established, you hear a notification sound from the speaker and the activity of the (BLUETOOTH) indicator changes from flashing to lit.

  • Page 35: Terminating The Bluetooth Connection (After Use)

    When you finish playing music, the BLUETOOTH connection may terminate automatically depending on the BLUETOOTH device. Related Topic Turning the power off What you can do with “Sony | Music Center” Auto Standby (power saving) function 5-029-390-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 36 Help Guide Glass Sound Speaker LSPX-S3 Switching the BLUETOOTH devices connected at the same time (Multi-device- connection) Up to 2 BLUETOOTH devices can be connected to the speaker at the same time. When one of the devices starts playing back while playing back music on another device, the speaker switches the output and starts outputting the sound from the newly connected device.
  • Page 37 Related Topic ® Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH devices 5-029-390-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 38 Enjoying stereo playback with 2 speakers (Stereo Pair function) You can connect 2 LSPX-S3 speakers via a BLUETOOTH connection and enjoy music playback and linked illumination. By establishing BLUETOOTH connections with 2 speakers, you can enjoy stereophonic sound that gives you an immersed feeling.
  • Page 39 Sound example (Playback may require the latest browser.) On the other speaker, press and hold the (BLUETOOTH)/ ST PAIR (Stereo Pair) button for about 3 seconds. The (BLUETOOTH) indicator and the ST PAIR (Stereo Pair) indicator flash. Check the state of the indicator on each of the 2 speakers. When the speakers are connected for the Stereo Pair function, you hear a notification sound from the speaker and the ST PAIR (Stereo Pair) indicators on both speakers stay lit, then the (BLUETOOTH) indicator on the second...
  • Page 40 To swap the left (left side) and right (right side) audio channels You can use “Sony | Music Center” to swap the left (left side) and right (right side) audio channels. Before the left (left side) and right (right side) audio channels are swapped, you hear voice guidance, “Left/Right.”...
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  • Page 42 ST PAIR (Stereo Pair) button. A notification sound is heard, and then the Stereo Pair function is terminated. By using “Sony | Music Center,” you can establish a connection for the Stereo Pair function or terminate the Stereo Pair function. Related Topic...
  • Page 43 Connect function) You can connect multiple speakers (up to 100 speakers) compatible with the Party Connect function via BLUETOOTH connections and enjoy music playback. When multiple LSPX-S3 speakers are connected, you can also enjoy linked illumination where the flicker of the illumination LED, like a flickering candle in the wind, propagates from one speaker to another.
  • Page 44 You can use “Sony | Music Center” to adjust the brightness of the illumination LED, change illumination mode, or disable the touch sensor.
  • Page 45 LSPX-S3 Turning on/off the illumination LED Tap the touch sensor to turn on/off the illumination LED. Hint You can use “Sony | Music Center” to turn on/off the illumination LED or disable the touch sensor. 5-029-390-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 46 When it is hard to tell if the speaker is in Candle Light Mode, change the flickering setting. You can use “Sony | Music Center” to adjust the brightness of the illumination LED, change illumination mode, or disable the touch sensor.
  • Page 47 LED turns. While no music is playing, the illumination LED still flickers as well. You can use “Sony | Music Center” to adjust the brightness of the illumination LED, change illumination mode, or disable the touch sensor.

  • Page 48: Receiving A Call

    Help Guide Glass Sound Speaker LSPX-S3 Receiving a call As long as your BLUETOOTH mobile phone supports HFP (Hands-free Profile) or HSP (Headset Profile), you can talk hands-free on the phone through the built-in microphone of the speaker. If your BLUETOOTH mobile phone supports both HFP and HSP, set it to HFP.
  • Page 49 Talk into the microphone of the speaker. The microphone ( ) is located below the Sony logo inscription. When an incoming call arrives, playback pauses and a ring tone is heard from the speaker. If no ring tone is heard via the speaker The speaker may not be connected with a BLUETOOTH mobile phone with HFP or HSP.
  • Page 50 Depending on the model of your smartphone, the operation system or applications installed, some functions of hands-free calling may not be used correctly. Related Topic ® Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH devices Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) Making a call Switching the BLUETOOTH devices connected at the same time (Multi-device-connection) 5-029-390-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 51: Making A Call

    When you make a call, playback pauses and the dial tone is heard from the speaker. When the receiver takes the call, talk into the microphone of the speaker. The microphone ( ) is located below the Sony logo inscription.
  • Page 52 If no dial tone is heard via the speaker The speaker may not be connected with a BLUETOOTH mobile phone with HFP or HSP. Check the connection status on the BLUETOOTH mobile phone. Switch the call device to the speaker by pressing and holding the (call) button for about 3 seconds.
  • Page 53 Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) Receiving a call 5-029-390-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 54: Using The Sleep Timer Function

    Sound example (Playback may require the latest browser.) Hint You can also use “Sony | Music Center” to change the duration of the timer. While the Sleep Timer is active, the Auto Standby function is disabled. Related Topic What you can do with “Sony | Music Center”...
  • Page 55 Note What you can control with “Sony | Music Center” varies depending on the connected device. The specifications and design of the app may change without notice. For Apple iOS devices, the unit is compatible with iOS 10.0 or later. A BLUETOOTH connection is not available on the devices with iOS 9.x or earlier.
  • Page 56 Be aware that “Sony | Music Center” and “Music Center for PC” are different apps. Be sure to use the latest version of “Sony | Music Center.” If you cannot connect the speaker and a BLUETOOTH device via a BLUETOOTH connection, or if there is a problem such as no sound being emitted, uninstall “Sony | Music Center” and try to connect via the BLUETOOTH connection again.

  • Page 57: About The Indicators

    (power) indicator and the charge indicator simultaneously flash 3 times when you put your fingertip on the touch sensor, the touch sensor is disabled. Flashes 3 Use “Sony | Music Center” to deselect the check box for “Disable Touch Sensor.” times and turns off If the charge indicator flashes 3 times when you turn on the speaker and then the speaker turns off, the rechargeable built-in battery has run out of power.
  • Page 58 Use “Sony | Music Center” and deselect the check box for “Disable Touch Sensor.” (white) Depending on the situation, you may not be able to see all flashing patterns.
  • Page 59 The speaker is waiting for a connection for the Stereo Pair function to be established. Flashes The ST PAIR (Stereo Pair) indicator flashes when the connection for the Stereo Pair function fails. Lights up The Stereo Pair function is used on the speaker. Related Topic Parts and controls 5-029-390-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 60 Music Center Tap [LSPX-S3]. When a new version of the software is released, an update notice is displayed on the “Sony | Music Center” screen. Follow the instructions on the screen to update. As the software update progresses, the activity of the white (power) indicator changes (from 5 flashes to 4 flashes, a single flash, and then unlit).
  • Page 61 Note If the update fails, charge the rechargeable built-in battery until it is charged 40% or more. Related Topic Charging the speaker 5-029-390-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 62 Help Guide Glass Sound Speaker LSPX-S3 Precautions On safety Refer to the Reference Guide supplied with the speaker. Important information such as the model name is located on the bottom of the speaker. On placement When you carry around the speaker, firmly grasp, not the organic glass cylinder, but the base component to prevent the speaker from slipping out.
  • Page 63 The organic glass is not heat resistant. Do not place the speaker near or on top of hot objects. Extreme temperature changes may cause the glass to break or warp. If you notice any cracks, chips, breaks, or other abnormalities in the organic glass cylinder, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

  • Page 64: 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 65 While the speaker is connected with a computer that is not connected to an AC outlet, the speaker consumes the battery power of the computer. Do not leave the computer with the speaker connected for a long period of time to prevent the computer's battery from running out of power. Related Topic Charging the speaker 5-029-390-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 66: About The Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    Help Guide Glass Sound Speaker LSPX-S3 About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology The BLUETOOTH wireless technology operates within a range of about 30 m (about 98 ft). Supported version and profiles of the BLUETOOTH standard A profile is a set of functions standardized for every characteristic of BLUETOOTH devices. The speaker supports the following version and profiles of the BLUETOOTH standard.
  • Page 67 A device with a built-in radio or tuner cannot be connected to the speaker via BLUETOOTH since noise may occur in broadcasts. Locate the speaker farther away from a TV, radio or tuner, etc. since noise may occur in broadcasts. 5-029-390-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 68: License Notice

    Notes on the License This product contains software that Sony uses under a licensing agreement with the owner of its copyright. We are obligated to announce the contents of the agreement to customers under requirement by the owner of copyright for the software.
  • Page 69 Sony Corporation is under license. LDAC™ and LDAC logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. WALKMAN and WALKMAN logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod touch, Mac, macOS and Siri are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.

  • Page 70: What Can I Do To Solve A Problem

    For customers in Europe: https://www.sony.eu/support For customers in China: https://service.sony.com.cn For customers in other countries/regions: https://www.sony-asia.com/support If the operations above do not work, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Related Topic Restarting the speaker Initializing the speaker 5-029-390-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 71 AC outlet by the USB AC adaptor. This, however, does not indicate a malfunction. If such a case occurs, turn off the speaker and let the battery fully charge itself before you use the speaker. Related Topic Charging the speaker About the indicators Notes on charging 5-029-390-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 72 Raise the volume of the connected device for use, or set the Auto Standby function to off. Related Topic Charging the speaker Auto Standby (power saving) function Notes on charging 5-029-390-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 73 Select “Priority on Stable Connection (SBC)” for the wireless playback quality of the speaker. Install the latest version of “Sony | Music Center” on the connected device. If you cannot use the latest version of “Sony | Music Center” or you cannot connect the speaker and a BLUETOOTH device via BLUETOOTH connection, uninstall “Sony | Music Center”...
  • Page 74 Selecting the quality for music playback via BLUETOOTH connections (Codec) About the indicators Charging the speaker Receiving a call Making a call 5-029-390-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 75: Sound Becomes Low While In Use

    When the ambient temperature of the speaker is high. If the sound becomes low while in use, follow the procedure below. Turn off the speaker. Charge the built-in battery sufficiently. Related Topic Notes on charging 5-029-390-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 76: Unable To Pair The Speaker With A Bluetooth Device

    If the speaker is not displayed on the BLUETOOTH device, turn off the BLUETOOTH function on the device, and then turn on the BLUETOOTH function again. It may improve symptoms. Related Topic ® Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH devices About the indicators Initializing the speaker 5-029-390-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 77 LSPX-S3 Unable to connect a BLUETOOTH device with the speaker for the Stereo Pair function After connecting 2 LSPX-S3 speakers, perform the pairing procedure between a BLUETOOTH device and the speaker with the blue flashing (BLUETOOTH) indicator on its bottom.
  • Page 78 Check if the device is compatible with the Party Connect function. Devices compatible with the Wireless Party Chain function are not applicable for connection. Update “Sony | Music Center” before setting up the Party Connect function. Make sure that all speakers to be connected within 1 m (3.2 ft) of the device.
  • Page 79 The speaker is turned off during the restart process, and then turned back on upon completion of the process. Note Restarting the speaker does not delete its pairing information. Restarting the speaker may change its volume, function, or sound settings. Related Topic Initializing the speaker 5-029-390-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 80: Initializing The Speaker

    The speaker is initialized. Settings such as volume, etc., are restored to the factory default settings, and all pairing information is deleted. Note The speaker cannot be initialized while the power is off. Related Topic ® Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH devices Restarting the speaker 5-029-390-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...

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