Sony SRS-XB13 Reference guide
Help Guide
Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB13
The following explains how to use this speaker. Select a topic from the navigation pane.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Getting started
Parts and controls
Included items
Using the strap
Power source/charging
Charging the speaker
Turning the power on
Turning the power off
Auto Standby function
Making connections
BLUETOOTH connection
Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH® devices
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Connecting with a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Windows)
Connecting with a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Mac)
Listening to music
BLUETOOTH device
Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection
Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec)
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
Stereo Pair function
Listening to music wirelessly with 2 speakers (Stereo Pair function)
Terminating the Stereo Pair function
Phone calls
Receiving a call
Making a call
Using the voice assist function
Using the voice assist function (Google app)
Using the voice assist function (Siri)
Information
About the indicators
Notes on use
Precautions
Notes on charging
Notes on waterproof and dustproof features
How to care for the speaker
About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology
License notice
Trademarks
Troubleshooting
What can I do to solve a problem?
Power supply
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Unable to charge the speaker
Unable to turn on the speaker or the speaker suddenly turns off
Sound
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
Sound becomes low while in use
BLUETOOTH connection
Unable to pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device
Unable to connect a BLUETOOTH device with the speaker in the Stereo Pair function
Reset
Restarting the speaker
Initializing the speaker
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Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB13
Parts and controls
(power) button with indicator1.
CHARGE indicator2.
(BLUETOOTH) button with indicator/ ST PAIR (Stereo Pair) button with indicator3.
(play) button/ (call) button4.
-/+ (volume) buttons5.
MIC (Microphone)6.
Upper strap hole/Lower strap hole7.
DC IN 5V port (USB Type-C®)*
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).
8.
Cap9.
Strap10.
This port is not compatible with music playback.
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Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB13
Using the strap
You can hang the speaker from your bag or backpack by using the strap attached to the speaker.
Using the upper strap hole to make use of the strap
Using the upper and lower strap holes to make use of the strap
Remove the belt from the hook.
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Wrap the belt around a bag handle or the like, and then reattach the end loop of the belt to the hook.
2.
Remove the belt from the hook.
1.
Put the belt through the lower strap hole.
2.
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Note
Do not use anything other than the supplied strap.
When you have attached the strap to the speaker, make sure that the end loop of the belt rests securely on the hook.
Do not pull hard on the strap attached to the speaker or swing the speaker around.
Do not use the strap with any device other than the speaker.
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Wrap the belt around your desired object, and then reattach the end loop of the belt to the hook.
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Wireless Speaker
SRS-XB13
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 rechargeable 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
speaker.
With the built-in battery charged in advance, you can use the speaker solely with battery power.
Checking the charging completion
If the built-in battery is fully charged when you connect the speaker to an AC outlet with a USB AC adaptor
(commercially available), the CHARGE indicator lights up in orange then turns off after about 1 minute.
When using the Android smartphone with OS 8.1 or later installed
When the speaker is connected with the Android smartphone via an HFP (Hands-free Profile) BLUETOOTH
connection, tap [Settings] - [Device connection] - [Bluetooth] on the smartphone. The remaining battery power of the
Connect the speaker to an AC outlet to charge it.
Connect one end of a USB Type-C® cable to the DC IN 5V port on the speaker and the other end to a USB AC
adaptor (commercially available), and then connect the USB AC adaptor to an AC outlet.
The speaker supports a USB AC adaptor with an output current of 500 mA or more. Use of any other devices is not
guaranteed for battery charging.
The CHARGE indicator lights up in orange while charging is in progress.
The estimated charging time varies depending on the power output capacity of the connected USB AC adaptor
(commercially available). In addition, it may take longer than the charging time stated below depending on the type
and specification of the USB AC adaptor and USB cable. The charging time may differ from the time stated below
depending on the ambient temperature or the usage of the speaker as well.
The following time is stated as a reference.
When a commercially available USB AC adaptor capable of delivering an output current of 500 mA or more is
connected, charging completes in about 4 hours and 30 minutes* and the CHARGE indicator turns off.
When using a commercially available USB AC adaptor, make sure that it is capable of delivering an output
current of 500 mA or more.
After you disconnect the USB cable from the speaker upon completion of battery charging, be sure to close the cap
securely.
The cap plays a very important role in maintenance of the waterproof and dustproof performance.
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Time that is required to charge the empty built-in battery to its full capacity when the speaker turns off.
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speaker is displayed along with the connected BLUETOOTH device name. For details, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the Android smartphone.
Note that the remaining battery power displayed on the smartphone may vary from the actual remaining battery
power of the speaker. Consider this information as a reference.
When using the iPhone/iPod touch with iOS 10.0 or later installed
While the speaker is connected with the iPhone/iPod touch via an HFP (Hands-free Profile) BLUETOOTH
connection, the remaining battery power of the speaker is displayed on the widget screen of the iPhone/iPod touch.
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the iPhone/iPod touch.
Note that the remaining battery power displayed on the iPhone/iPod touch may vary from the actual remaining
battery power of the speaker. Consider this information as a reference.
Built-in battery life (using a BLUETOOTH connection)
About 16 hours
The volume level of the speaker is set to 26.
About 5 hours
The volume level of the speaker is set to maximum (31).
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.
When the built-in battery is running low
When the CHARGE indicator starts flashing slowly, the built-in battery is running low and needs to be charged.
If the CHARGE indicator flashes in orange 3 times and goes out when you turn on the speaker, the built-in battery is
empty and needs to be charged.
Hint
You can charge the speaker's built-in battery by connecting the USB cable connected with the speaker to a computer that comes
equipped with a USB charging port as well. However, not all the computers are tested and found compatible with this procedure
and the procedure is not applicable to home-built computers.
As long as the speaker is connected to an AC outlet by a USB AC adaptor (commercially available) or to a computer that comes
equipped with a USB charging port, the speaker's built-in battery is capable of charging itself even while music playback from the
speaker is in progress. However, it may take a long time before charging completes depending on the usage of the speaker. It is
recommended that you turn off the speaker before battery charging.
Note
Depending on the type or specifications of the USB AC adaptor, if you use the speaker at a loud volume, the remaining power of
the rechargeable built-in battery may decrease or the speaker may turn off even while the speaker is connected to an 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.
The maximum power output will be lower when the built-in battery is running low.
In an extremely cold or hot environment, charging stops for safety. If charging takes a long time, it also makes charging of the
speaker stop. To resolve these issues, disconnect the USB cable, and then connect it again within an operating temperature
between 5 °C and 35 °C (41 °F and 95 °F).
Do not charge the speaker's built-in battery in places where water may splash on it. The supplied USB Type-C cable as well as
the USB port behind the cap are designed neither for waterproof nor for dustproof.
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.
When the Android smartphone is configured to use only A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) for establishing
BLUETOOTH connections, the remaining battery power of the speaker is not displayed on the smartphone.
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.
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