Sony Ericsson MBS-400, MBS-200, MPS-200 - Wireless Speakers Manual

Introduction

With the wireless stereo speakers MBS-400 you can enjoy wireless stereo audio from a phone or another Bluetooth™ device, such as a computer or a portable music player.
When you receive or make a call, the music automatically pauses, and starts again when the call ends.
The MBS-400 speaker system consists of a primary speaker with Bluetooth functionality (MBS-200), a secondary speaker without Bluetooth functionality (MPS-200), and a cable connecting the speakers together. You can use the speakers separately or together. See figure 1 for a product overview.
This User guide focuses on instructions that are valid for both speakers. MBS-200 in a heading indicates that the instruction is valid for the primary speaker only. This User guide also focuses on use with a Sony Ericsson phone.

Note: Your phone, or other Bluetooth device, must support the following Bluetooth profiles: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) and Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP).

Charging

Before using a speaker for the first time you should charge it with the supplied charger for 4 hours. See figure 2.

Turning on and off the speaker

To turn on or off the speaker

• Press the on/off key briefly. See figure 3.

Pairing the speaker (MBS-200)

Before you can use the primary speaker, it must be paired with your phone once. After a successful pairing, the speaker automatically connects to your phone when it is turned on and within range.

To pair the speaker with your phone

Pairing the speaker again or pairing it with another phone (MBS-200)

Ten different streaming devices can be paired with the primary speaker simultaneously. If an eleventh device is paired with the speaker, it replaces the device that has been inactive the longest.

To re-pair the speaker with your phone or pair it with another phone

Bluetooth range (MBS-200)

When you have paired the speaker with your phone, you can listen to music as long as the speaker is turned on and within 10 metres (33 feet) of the phone. Solid objects, walls and a greater distance than 5 metres (16.5 feet) can affect the sound quality negatively. See figure 4.

Listening to music

To listen to music

• Start the media player in your phone. If you are using the primary speaker (MBS-200) the display shows the name of the song being played.

Adjusting volume

The volume can be adjusted using the volume keys + and - on the primary speaker (MBS-200), at the music source, or at both.

Connecting to music equipment

To connect the speaker to other music equipment

• Connect other portable media players to the line-in on the speaker using the supplied cable. See Figure 5.
  
  
• If you want to play and enjoy music stored in your phone on a stereo or other music device, you can connect it to the line-out on the primary speaker (MBS-200). See Figure 6.
  

Note: The speaker exits pairing mode when a cable is connected to the line-in.

Battery

When the battery in the primary speaker (MBS-200) needs charging, the battery icon on the display shows low battery. When the battery in the secondary speaker (MPS-200) needs charging, the indicator light flashes red.
If you do not charge the speaker in time, it turns off automatically.

Troubleshooting

The speaker has turned off automatically

No connection to the speaker (MBS-200)

No sound from connected music equipment (MBS-200)

• Disconnect and connect the cable to the line-out .