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Sony SRS-XB20 Help Manual

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Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB20
The following explains how to use this speaker. Select a topic from the navigation pane.
Getting Started
What you can do with the speaker
Parts and controls
Power source
Charging the speaker
Turning the power on
Turning the power off
Using the BLUETOOTH standby function
Auto power off function
Switching the auto power off function

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  • Page 1 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 The following explains how to use this speaker. Select a topic from the navigation pane. Getting Started What you can do with the speaker Parts and controls Power source Charging the speaker Turning the power on...
  • Page 2 Lighting function Turning on/off the speaker’s light (Lighting function) Making connections How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices BLUETOOTH Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC) Disconnecting the NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC) Switching devices by One-touch (NFC) Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 10)
  • Page 3 Enjoying wireless playback using multiple speakers (Wireless Party Chain function) Terminating the Wireless Party Chain function Listening to music of a portable audio device, etc. Enjoying EXTRA BASS Phone calls Receiving a call Making a call Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) Using SongPal What you can do with SongPal Installing SongPal...
  • Page 4 Unable to connect the speaker to a BLUETOOTH device with One-touch connection (NFC) Unable to connect a BLUETOOTH device with the speaker in the Speaker Add function Unable to connect with a speaker in the Wireless Party Chain function Reset Using the RESET button Initializing the speaker 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents SRS-XB20 Help Guide ........................Getting Started ..........................What you can do with the speaker ....................Parts and controls ........................... Power source ........................... Charging the speaker ....................... Turning the power on ........................ Turning the power off ........................ Using the BLUETOOTH standby function ................
  • Page 6 Wireless Party Chain function ......................Enjoying wireless playback using multiple speakers (Wireless Party Chain function) ..........................Terminating the Wireless Party Chain function ..............Listening to music of a portable audio device, etc................ Enjoying EXTRA BASS ........................ Phone calls ............................. Receiving a call ..........................
  • Page 7 Unable to connect a BLUETOOTH device with the speaker in the Speaker Add function .......................... Unable to connect with a speaker in the Wireless Party Chain function ......Reset .............................. Using the RESET button ...................... Initializing the speaker ......................TOC-3...

  • Page 8: What You Can Do With The Speaker

    BLUETOOTH standby function By using the AUDIO IN jack (external input jack), you can enjoy music of portable audio devices, etc. By connecting two SRS-XB20 speakers via BLUETOOTH, you can play audio in either stereo mode (stereo sound) or double mode.

  • Page 9: Parts And Controls

    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Parts and controls (power) PAIRING button/indicator CHARGE indicator (BLUETOOTH) indicator –/+ (volume) buttons L (left)/R (right) indicators ADD button (play) button (call) BATT (battery) button EXTRA BASS LIGHT button/indicator The lighting built in the speaker is turned on/off when you press and hold this button for about 3 seconds.
  • Page 10 Microphone Lighting AUDIO IN jack RESET button DC IN 5V jack Related Topic About the indicators 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 11: Charging The Speaker

    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Charging the speaker The speaker contains a rechargeable lithium ion battery which should be charged more than 1 hour before using the speaker for the first time. Make sure that the speaker is turned off.
  • Page 12 output capacity of the connected USB device. The time stated below may vary depending on the ambient temperature or conditions of use. When connecting to a USB device which has the ability to output in 1.5 A: about 4 hours (recommend) When connecting to a USB device which has the ability to output in 500 mA: about 12 hours The CHARGE indicator will turn off when charging has ended.
  • Page 13 Even if you do not intend to use the speaker for a long time, charge the battery sufficiently once every 6 months to maintain its performance. Related Topic Turning the power on Notes on charging 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 14: Turning The Power On

    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Turning the power on Press the (power) PAIRING button. (power) indicator lights up in white and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes slowly in white. When you turn on the speaker for the first time after purchase or there is no pairing information stored in the speaker, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator will begin to flash quickly in white.

  • Page 15: Turning The Power Off

    If you turn off the speaker when it is connected to a booted computer or AC outlet via a USB AC adaptor (not supplied), and while the BLUETOOTH standby function is on, the (power) indicator lights up in orange and the speaker enters the BLUETOOTH standby mode. Related Topic Auto power off function Using the BLUETOOTH standby function 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 16: Using The Bluetooth Standby Function

    Connect the speaker to a booted computer or AC outlet via a USB AC adaptor. Turn on the speaker. (power) indicator lights up in white. Tap [SongPal] on your smartphone, iPhone, etc. to start up the application. SongPal Tap [SRS-XB20].
  • Page 17 Tap [Settings]. Tap [Power Option]. Tap [BT Standby] to set the BLUETOOTH standby mode to on. Tap [Done]. To turn off the BLUETOOTH standby function Perform steps again to turn off the BLUETOOTH standby function then tap [Done]. Hint (power) indicator lights up in orange while the speaker is turned off when the BLUETOOTH standby function is activated.
  • Page 18 Related Topic Turning the power on How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices About the indicators 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 19: Auto Power Off Function

    No music (sound) is played on an audio device connected to the AUDIO IN jack or the music (sound) of an audio device connected to the AUDIO IN jack is too small. No BLUETOOTH device is connected to the speaker via HFP/HSP. Related Topic Switching the auto power off function 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 20: Switching The Auto Power Off Function

    When the auto power off function switches to off, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes 3 times in white. When the function switches to on, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes twice in white. Related Topic Auto power off function 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 21: Lighting Function

    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Turning on/off the speaker’s light (Lighting function) The speaker shines according to music to liven up the atmosphere. Turn on the speaker. (power) indicator lights up in white. The front part of the speaker lights up.
  • Page 22 Hint The illumination setting (changing the Lighting Mode) can be executed with SongPal. Related Topic What you can do with SongPal 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 23: How To Make A Wireless Connection With Bluetooth Devices

    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices You can enjoy music and hands-free calling with the speaker wirelessly by using your device’s BLUETOOTH function. Before operating the speaker, be sure to do the following: Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 m (3 ft) of the speaker.
  • Page 24 BLUETOOTH connection, sound from the BLUETOOTH-connected device is not output from the speaker (the hands-free function is available). To listen to music from the BLUETOOTH device, disconnect the audio cable from the speaker’s AUDIO IN jack. 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 25: Pairing And Connecting With A Bluetooth Device

    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device The speaker can be paired with up to 8 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) of the speaker.
  • Page 26 Perform the pairing procedure on the BLUETOOTH device to detect the speaker. When a list of detected devices appears on the display of the BLUETOOTH device, select “SRS-XB20.” If a passkey* is required on the display of the BLUETOOTH device, enter “0000.”...
  • Page 27 BLUETOOTH device, disconnect the audio cable from the speaker’s AUDIO IN jack. Related Topic How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 28: Connecting With A Paired Bluetooth Device

    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device Check the following before you operate the speaker. If the speaker was previously paired with a different device, turn off the BLUETOOTH function for the other device. Turn on the speaker.
  • Page 29 How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) Using the BLUETOOTH standby function 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 30: Connecting With An Nfc-Compatible Device By One-Touch (Nfc)

    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC) By touching the speaker with an NFC-compatible device such as a smartphone, the speaker turns on automatically, then proceeds to pairing and BLUETOOTH connection. Compatible smartphones NFC-compatible smartphones with Android 4.1 or later installed...
  • Page 31 (BLUETOOTH) indicator turns off. Related Topic How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices Disconnecting the NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC) Switching devices by One-touch (NFC) Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 32: Disconnecting The Nfc-Compatible Device By One-Touch (Nfc)

    When using the Speaker Add function or Wireless Party Chain function, touch the speaker where the (BLUETOOTH) indicator lights up. The device cannot be disconnected if touching the speaker where the (BLUETOOTH) indicator turns off. 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 33: Switching Devices By One-Touch (Nfc)

    When using the Speaker Add function or Wireless Party Chain function, move the device over the N marked part of the speaker where the (BLUETOOTH) indicator lights up. The speaker where the (BLUETOOTH) indicator turns off is not capable of making any BLUETOOTH connections. 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 34: Pairing And Connecting With A Computer (Windows 10)

    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 10) 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 same procedures to pair to other devices.
  • Page 35 Turn on the speaker. (power) indicator lights up in white. (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes in white. When you turn on the speaker for the first time after purchase, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator will begin to flash quickly in white and the speaker enters pairing mode automatically by just turning on the speaker. Proceed to step When you turn on the speaker, the speaker tries to make a BLUETOOTH connection with the last connected BLUETOOTH device.
  • Page 36 Select [SRS-XB20]. If [SRS-XB20] 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. Check that the (BLUETOOTH) indicator has switched from flashing to a steady light.
  • Page 37 BLUETOOTH device, disconnect the audio cable from the speaker’s AUDIO IN jack. Related Topic How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices Connecting with a paired computer (Windows 10) Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 38: Pairing And Connecting With A Computer (Windows 8)

    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 8) 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 same procedures to pair to other devices.
  • Page 39 When the [Settings] charms are displayed, click [Control Panel]. When [All Control Panel Items] is displayed, select [Devices and Printers]. If the [Control Panel] screen appears instead of [All Control Panel Items], select [Large icons] or [Small icons] from the [View by] menu in the top right corner of the screen.
  • Page 40 Turn on the speaker. (power) indicator lights up in white. (BLUETOOTH) indicator begins to flash in white. When you turn on the speaker for the first time after purchase, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator will begin to flash quickly in white and the speaker enters pairing mode automatically by just turning on the speaker. Proceed to step When you turn on the speaker, the speaker tries to make a BLUETOOTH connection with the last connected BLUETOOTH device.
  • Page 41 When the following screen appears, click [Close]. The computer begins installing the driver. The “ ” mark will appear in the bottom left of the [SRS-XB20] icon during installation. When the “ ” mark disappears, driver installation is complete. Proceed to the next step (substep 4).
  • Page 42 Depending on the computer, installation may take time. If driver installation takes too much time, the auto power off function of the speaker will cause it to turn off automatically. If this happens, turn on the speaker again. Right-click on [SRS-XB20] in [Devices] and select [Sound settings] from the menu that appears. Confirm [SRS-XB20Stereo] on the [Sound] screen.
  • Page 43 Right-click on [SRS-XB20Stereo], and select [Connect] from the menu that appears. When the speaker is connected, a checkmark will appear on [SRS-XB20Stereo] on the [Sound] screen. Proceed to step If you cannot click [Connect] for [SRS-XB20Stereo], select [Disable] for the [Default Device] that currently has a checkmark (green).
  • Page 44 When the speaker is connected to the computer, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator stays lit. You can enjoy playing back music from your computer. If a connection cannot be made, despite [SRS-XB20] appearing on the screen, initiate pairing mode on the speaker. Press and hold the (power)
  • Page 45 BLUETOOTH device, disconnect the audio cable from the speaker’s AUDIO IN jack. Related Topic How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices Connecting with a paired computer (Windows 8) Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 46: Pairing And Connecting With A Computer (Windows 7)

    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 7) 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 same procedures to pair to other devices.
  • Page 47 PAIRING button until you hear the voice guidance and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator begins to flash quickly in white. The speaker enters pairing mode. Perform the pairing procedure on the computer. Click the [Start] button and then [Devices and Printers]. Click [Add a device]. Select [SRS-XB20] and click [Next].
  • Page 48 When the following screen appears, click [Close]. The computer begins installing the driver. The “ ” mark will appear in the bottom left of the [SRS-XB20] icon during installation. When the “ ” mark disappears, driver installation is complete. Proceed to the next step (substep 5).
  • Page 49 When the speaker is connected, a checkmark will appear. Check that the (BLUETOOTH) indicator has switched from flashing to a steady light. When the speaker is connected to the computer, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator stays lit. You can enjoy playing back music from your computer.
  • Page 50 BLUETOOTH device, disconnect the audio cable from the speaker’s AUDIO IN jack. Related Topic How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices Connecting with a paired computer (Windows 7) Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 51: Connecting With A Paired Computer (Windows 10)

    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Connecting with a paired computer (Windows 10) Do the following before starting. If you have connected the speaker with the other device, turn off the BLUETOOTH function on the device. Stop playback on the computer.
  • Page 52 Select [Connect] in the Action Center on the right-bottom of the screen. Select [SRS-XB20]. [Connected music] will be displayed on the screen. Check that the (BLUETOOTH) indicator has switched from flashing to a steady light. When the speaker is connected to the computer, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator stays lit.
  • Page 53 How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 10) Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) Using the BLUETOOTH standby function 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 54: Connecting With A Paired Computer (Windows 8)

    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Connecting with a paired computer (Windows 8) Before operating the speaker, be sure to do the following: Depending on your computer, it may be necessary to turn on the built-in BLUETOOTH adaptor. For details on how to turn on a built-in BLUETOOTH adaptor, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the computer.
  • Page 55 If the [Control Panel] screen appears instead of [All Control Panel Items], select [Large icons] or [Small icons] from the [View by] menu in the top right corner of the screen. Confirm [SRS-XB20 Stereo] on the [Sound] screen. If there is a checkmark (green) on [SRS-XB20 Stereo], proceed to step...
  • Page 56 Then proceed to the next step (substep 6). Right-click on [SRS-XB20 Stereo], and select [Connect] from the menu that appears. When the speaker is connected, a checkmark will appear on [SRS-XB20 Stereo] on the [Sound] screen. Proceed to step...
  • Page 57 If you cannot click [Connect] for [SRS-XB20 Stereo], select [Disable] for the [Default Device] that currently has a checkmark (green). Check that the (BLUETOOTH) indicator has switched from flashing to a steady light. When the speaker is connected to the computer, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator stays lit.
  • Page 58 How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 8) Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) Using the BLUETOOTH standby function 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 59: Connecting With A Paired Computer (Windows 7)

    (BLUETOOTH) indicator stays lit. When you want to connect another BLUETOOTH device, terminate the current BLUETOOTH connection by operating the currently connected BLUETOOTH device. Search for the speaker on the computer. Click the [Start] button and then [Devices and Printers]. Double-click [SRS-XB20].
  • Page 60 Confirm [Listen to Music]. If [Listen to Music] appears: Proceed to the next step. If [Connecting to Bluetooth service] occurs automatically and a checkmark appears: The connection is complete. Check that the (BLUETOOTH) indicator on the speaker lights up in white. If [Searching services] leads to an error: The speaker is connected to a different nearby BLUETOOTH device.
  • Page 61 Check that the (BLUETOOTH) indicator has switched from flashing to a steady light. When the speaker is connected to the computer, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator stays lit. You can enjoy playing back music from your computer. Hint The operation above is an example. For more details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the computer. When the BLUETOOTH standby function is turned on, the speaker turns on automatically by operating a BLUETOOTH device, and starts the BLUETOOTH connection.
  • Page 62 Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 7) Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) Using the BLUETOOTH standby function 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 63: Bluetooth Device

    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 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 64 indicator flashes once or 3 times in white. During playback, you can use the buttons on the speaker to perform the following operations. Pause Press the (play) button during playback to pause. Press it again to cancel pause. Skip to the beginning of the next track Press the (play) button twice during playback.
  • Page 65 When using in a place with a high temperature, the volume may decrease to protect the battery. If the battery level is low, the maximum output of the speaker decreases. Related Topic How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 66: Selecting The Bluetooth Audio Streaming Playback Quality (Codec)

    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec) The “Priority on sound quality” and “Priority on stable connection” modes are available as options for selecting the playback quality of BLUETOOTH audio streaming. “Priority on sound quality” enables you to playback setting of, not only SBC, but also AAC and LDAC, so that you can enjoy high quality sound via BLUETOOTH, whereas “Priority on stable connection”...
  • Page 67 Communication may become unstable in the “Priority on sound quality” mode, depending on the setting of your BLUETOOTH device and ambient conditions. In this case, change the speaker to the “Priority on stable connection” mode. Related Topic Using the BLUETOOTH standby function What is LDAC? 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 68: 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 Auto power off function Disconnecting the NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC) 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 69: Switching The Bluetooth Devices Connected At The Same Time (Multi-Device Connection)

    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Switching the BLUETOOTH devices connected at the same time (Multi-device connection) Up to 3 BLUETOOTH devices can be connected to the speaker at the same time. When one of the devices starts playing back while playing back music, the speaker switches the output and starts outputting the sound from the device.
  • Page 70 Related Topic How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 71: Listening To Music Wirelessly With Two Speakers (Speaker Add Function)

    Listening to music wirelessly with two speakers (Speaker Add function) By connecting two SRS-XB20 speakers via BLUETOOTH, you can select audio reproduction between stereo mode (stereo sound) and double mode (monaural sound). To use this function, two SRS-XB20 speakers are required.
  • Page 72 Set up the second speaker. Press the (power) PAIRING button on the second speaker to turn it on. (BLUETOOTH) indicator of the speaker begins to flash in white. Press and hold the ADD button for about 3 seconds until a beep is heard. (BLUETOOTH) and L/R indicators flash in white.
  • Page 73 Set up the second speaker within 1 minute. If you do not set it up within 1 minute, the setting of the first speaker will be canceled. Operate the speaker where the (BLUETOOTH) indicator is flashing to make a BLUETOOTH connection with a BLUETOOTH device.
  • Page 74 If a portable audio device, etc. is connected to the speaker’s AUDIO IN jack, the speaker automatically switches to AUDIO IN mode, and the Speaker Add function is terminated. Related Topic Switching between double mode and stereo mode (Speaker Add function) 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 75: Switching Between Double Mode And Stereo Mode (Speaker Add Function)

    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Switching between double mode and stereo mode (Speaker Add function) Using two speakers, you can switch between monaural playback (double mode) and stereo playback (stereo mode). Press the ADD button on either of the speakers to change the audio reproduction.
  • Page 76 Related Topic Listening to music wirelessly with two speakers (Speaker Add function) 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 77: Terminating The Speaker Add Function

    To terminate the Speaker Add function while using two speakers, press and hold the ADD button for about 3 seconds until a beep is heard. Related Topic Listening to music wirelessly with two speakers (Speaker Add function) Switching between double mode and stereo mode (Speaker Add function) 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 78: Enjoying Wireless Playback Using Multiple Speakers (Wireless Party Chain Function)

    Set up the first speaker. The following operation is an example when setting SRS-XB20 as the first speaker. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device you are using to set up other devices compatible with the Wireless Party Chain function.
  • Page 79 Connect the second and more speakers. The following operation is an example when connecting SRS-XB20 as the second speaker. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device you are using to connect other devices compatible with the Wireless Party Chain function.
  • Page 80 Hint Connect the second speaker within 1 minute. After 1 minute or more, the speaker setting is canceled. To connect other speakers as well, repeat steps – 1 to 2. Hint When connecting the third and more speakers, connect it within 30 seconds after connecting the previous speaker. After 30 seconds or more, the speaker cannot be connected.

  • Page 81: Terminating The Wireless Party Chain Function

    If a portable audio device, etc. is connected to the AUDIO IN jack of the speaker on which the (BLUETOOTH) indicator lights up, the speaker automatically switches to AUDIO IN mode, and the Wireless Party Chain function is terminated. 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 82: Listening To Music Of A Portable Audio Device, Etc

    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Listening to music of a portable audio device, etc. You can use the speaker as an ordinary wired speaker system by connecting a portable audio device, etc., using an audio cable (not supplied). Connect a device to the AUDIO IN jack with an audio cable (not supplied).
  • Page 83 Turn on and start playback on the connected device. Adjust the volume to a moderate level on the connected device. Press the –/+ (volume) buttons to adjust the volume. When you press the –/+ (volume) buttons, the (power) indicator flashes once in white. When you set the volume to the maximum or minimum level on the speaker, the (power) indicator flashes 3 times.
  • Page 84 Do not use the AUDIO IN jack in a place where water may splash. Related Topic Auto power off function 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 85: Enjoying Extra Bass

    LIGHT button again to turn off the EXTRA BASS indicator. Note Depending on the music, the EXTRA BASS effects may not be so noticeable. Related Topic Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Listening to music of a portable audio device, etc. 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 86: Receiving A Call

    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Receiving a call You can enjoy hands-free calls with a BLUETOOTH mobile phone that supports the BLUETOOTH profile HFP (Hands-free Profile) or HSP (Headset Profile) via BLUETOOTH connection. If your BLUETOOTH mobile phone supports both HFP and HSP, set it to HFP.
  • Page 87 If no ring 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. Adjust the volume by pressing the –/+ (volume) buttons on the speaker or operating the BLUETOOTH mobile phone.
  • Page 88 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 How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) Making a call 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 89: Making A Call

    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Making a call You can enjoy hands-free calls with a BLUETOOTH mobile phone that supports the BLUETOOTH profile HFP (Hands-free Profile) or HSP (Headset Profile) via BLUETOOTH connection. If your BLUETOOTH mobile phone supports both HFP and HSP, set it to HFP.
  • Page 90 the BLUETOOTH mobile phone. Switch the call device to the speaker by pressing and holding the (call) button for about 2 seconds. Adjust the volume by pressing the –/+ (volume) buttons on the speaker or operating the BLUETOOTH mobile phone. When you press the –/+ (volume) buttons on the speaker or adjust the volume on the BLUETOOTH mobile phone, the (power) indicator flashes once in white.
  • Page 91 Related Topic How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) Receiving a call 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 92: What You Can Do With Songpal

    Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 What you can do with SongPal SongPal is an app for controlling Sony audio devices which are compatible with SongPal by your smartphone, iPhone, etc. For details about SongPal, refer to the following URL: http://info.songpal.sony.net/help/ Operations that can be performed on a speaker with SongPal...

  • Page 93: Installing Songpal

    Be sure to use the latest version of SongPal. If you cannot connect this product and a BLUETOOTH device via BLUETOOTH, uninstall SongPal and try to connect via BLUETOOTH again. For details about SongPal, refer to Google Play or the App Store. Related Topic What you can do with SongPal 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 94: Using The Voice Assist Function (Google App)

    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Using the voice assist function (Google app) By using the Google app feature that comes with the Android smartphone, you can speak to the speaker’s microphone to operate the Android smartphone. The following shows how to use the Google app.
  • Page 95 Note The Google app cannot be activated when you say “OK Google” through the speaker’s microphone even when the Android smartphone’s [OK Google] setting is on. 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 96: Using The Voice Assist Function (Siri)

    For details on Siri, such as apps which work with Siri, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the iPhone/iPad. Note Siri cannot be activated when you say “Hey Siri” through the speaker’s microphone even when the iPhone/iPad’s [Allow “Hey Siri”] setting is on. 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 97: About The Indicators

    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 About the indicators CHARGE indicator (orange) Turns off Charging the speaker is completed. Lights up The speaker is being charged. Flashes slowly The built-in battery is running low and needs to be charged. Flashes 3 times and...
  • Page 98 EXTRA BASS indicator Lights You can enjoy boosted bass (Sony-recommended sound quality). This mode is set as the default setting. Turns You can enjoy the natural sound quality with reduced bass. This mode is recommended when listening at low volume inside a room.

  • Page 99: Precautions

    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Precautions Note when using with a mobile phone For details on operation of your mobile phone when receiving a telephone call while transmitting the sound using the BLUETOOTH connection, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the mobile phone.

  • Page 100: Notes On Charging

    When the amount of time that the battery can be used seems significantly shorter, despite having been fully charged, contact your nearest Sony dealer. The life span of the rechargeable battery differs depending on the usage, environment, and storage method.

  • Page 101: Notes On Water Resistant Feature

    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 Notes on water resistant feature Water resistant performance of the speaker *1*2 The speaker has a water resistant specification and IPX5 as specified in “Degrees of protection against ingress of water” of the IEC60529 “Ingress Protection Rating (IP Code).” However, the speaker is not completely water-tight.
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  • Page 103: How To Care For The Speaker When Wet

    Do not touch with hands that have hand cream on. If the speaker becomes very dirty, rinse it lightly using tap water. Then remove the water from the speaker using the above method. 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 104: What Is Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology? BLUETOOTH wireless technology is a short-range wireless technology that enables wireless data communication between digital devices, such as a computer and digital camera. BLUETOOTH wireless technology operates within a range of about 10 m (about 30 ft).
  • Page 105 The 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. 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 106: What Is Ldac

    SRS-XB20 What is LDAC? LDAC is an audio coding technology developed by Sony that enables the transmission of High-Resolution (Hi-Res) Audio content, even over a BLUETOOTH connection. Unlike other BLUETOOTH compatible coding technologies such as SBC, it operates without any down-conversion of the Hi-Res Audio content...

  • Page 107: Customer Support Websites

    Access the following support home pages to get support information about your speaker: For customers in the USA: http://esupport.sony.com/ For customers in Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/CA/ For customers in European countries: http://www.sony.eu/support For customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.com/ For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.sony-asia.com/ 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 108: What Can I Do To Solve A Problem

    Initialize the speaker. This operation resets volume settings, etc., and deletes all pairing information. Look up information on the issue on the customer support website. If the operations above do not work, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Related Topic Customer support websites...

  • Page 109: Unable To Turn On The Speaker Or Charge The Built-In Battery

    When using a USB AC adaptor (not supplied), make sure the USB AC adaptor has the ability to output in 500 mA or more. Charging from a USB AC adaptor which has the ability to output in less than 500 mA is not guaranteed. Related Topic Turning the power on About the indicators 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 110: The Power Suddenly Turns Off

    Raise the volume of the connected device for use, or set the auto power function to off. Related Topic Auto power off function Switching the auto power off function 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 111: No Sound/Sound From Only One Speaker/Low Sound Level/Distorted Sound/Humming Or Noise In The Speaker Output/No Voice Or Low Voice From Callers

    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB20 No sound/Sound from only one speaker/Low sound level/Distorted sound/Humming or noise in the speaker output/No voice or low voice from callers Check that both the speaker and the connected device are turned on. Turn up the volume of the speaker and the connected device.

  • Page 112: Sound Becomes Low While In Use

    AC outlet via a USB AC adaptor (not supplied). If the sound becomes low while in use, follow the procedure below. Turn off the speaker. Charge the battery sufficiently. 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 113: Bluetooth

    Once the speaker is initialized, an iPhone/iPad/iPod touch may not be able to connect to the speaker. In this case, delete pairing information on the iPhone/iPad/iPod touch then pair them again. Related Topic How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices About the indicators 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 114: Unable To Connect The Speaker To A Bluetooth Device With One-Touch Connection (Nfc)

    Check that your device is compatible with NFC. Look up information on the issue on the customer support website. To use the Speaker Add function or Wireless Party Chain function, pair with the speaker where the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes in white. Related Topic Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC) 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 115: Unable To Connect A Bluetooth Device With The Speaker In The Speaker Add Function

    Unable to connect a BLUETOOTH device with the speaker in the Speaker Add function After connecting two SRS-XB20 speakers, perform the pairing procedure between a BLUETOOTH device and the speaker where the (BLUETOOTH) indicator is flashing in white. Then, make a BLUETOOTH connection.

  • Page 116: Unable To Connect With A Speaker In The Wireless Party Chain Function

    After connecting two speakers, perform the pairing procedure between a BLUETOOTH device and the speaker where the (BLUETOOTH) indicator is flashing in white. Then, make a BLUETOOTH connection. Related Topic Enjoying wireless playback using multiple speakers (Wireless Party Chain function) 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 117: Reset

    If the speaker cannot be turned on or cannot be operated despite it being turned on, open the cap on the rear side and push the RESET button with a pin or other pointed objects. The speaker is reset and turns off. After pushing the RESET button, turn on the speaker. If it does not turn on, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note The speaker cannot be reset while the power is off.

  • Page 118: Initializing The Speaker

    PAIRING button at the same time for more than 5 seconds until the speaker turns off. The speaker is initialized. Settings such as volume, etc., are restored to the factory default settings, and all pairing information is deleted. 4-694-127-11(4) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

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