Sony SRS-XB2 Reference guide
Help Guide
Personal Audio System
SRS-XB2
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
Included items
Checking the contents of the box
Power source
Charging the speaker from an AC outlet
Turning the power on
Turning the power off
Using the BLUETOOTH standby function
Auto power off function
Switching the auto power off function
Making connections
BLUETOOTH
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
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 8)
Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 7)
Connecting with a paired computer (Windows 8)
Connecting with a paired computer (Windows 7)
Connecting to a portable audio device, etc.
Listening to music
BLUETOOTH device
Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection
Selecting the wireless playback quality of the speaker
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
Speaker Add function
Listening to music wirelessly with two speakers (Speaker Add function)
Switching between double mode and stereo mode (Speaker Add function)
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
Listening to music of a portable audio device, etc.
Enjoying EXTRA BASS
Phone calls
Receiving a call
Making a call
Button functions for a phone call
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
Information
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About the indicators
Notes on use
Precautions
Notes on charging
Notes on water resistant feature
How to care for the speaker when wet
What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology?
What is LDAC?
Trademarks
Customer support websites
Troubleshooting
What can I do to solve a problem?
Power supply
Unable to turn on the speaker or charge the built-in battery
The power suddenly turns off
Sound
No sound/Sound from only one speaker/Low sound level
Distorted sound/Humming or noise in the speaker output
Sound becomes low while in use
BLUETOOTH
Unable to pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device
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
No voice/Low voice from callers
Reset
Using the RESET button
Initializing the speaker
Table Of Contents
Help Guide SRS-XB2 i......................................................................................................................
Getting Started i.................................................................................................................................
What you can do with the speaker 1.................................................................................................
Parts and controls 2...........................................................................................................................
Included items i..................................................................................................................................
Checking the contents of the box 4.............................................................................................
Power source i...................................................................................................................................
Charging the speaker from an AC outlet 5..................................................................................
Turning the power on 7................................................................................................................
Turning the power off 8................................................................................................................
Using the BLUETOOTH standby function 9................................................................................
Auto power off function 11...........................................................................................................
Switching the auto power off function 12.....................................................................................
Making connections i.........................................................................................................................
BLUETOOTH i...................................................................................................................................
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices 13............................................
Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device 15..............................................................
Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device 18......................................................................
Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC) 20.........................................
Disconnecting the NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC) 23...........................................
Switching devices by One-touch (NFC) 24..................................................................................
Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 8) 25............................................................
Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 7) 32............................................................
Connecting with a paired computer (Windows 8) 37...................................................................
Connecting with a paired computer (Windows 7) 42...................................................................
Connecting to a portable audio device, etc. 45.................................................................................
Listening to music ii...........................................................................................................................
BLUETOOTH device ii.......................................................................................................................
Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection 47.................................................
Selecting the wireless playback quality of the speaker 49..........................................................
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 51...........................................................
Speaker Add function ii......................................................................................................................
Listening to music wirelessly with two speakers (Speaker Add function) 52...............................
Switching between double mode and stereo mode (Speaker Add function) 56..........................
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 51...........................................................
Listening to music of a portable audio device, etc. 58.......................................................................
Enjoying EXTRA BASS 60................................................................................................................
Phone calls ii.....................................................................................................................................
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Receiving a call 61............................................................................................................................
Making a call 64.................................................................................................................................
Button functions for a phone call 67..................................................................................................
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 51.................................................................
Information ii......................................................................................................................................
About the indicators 68......................................................................................................................
Notes on use iii..................................................................................................................................
Precautions 70.............................................................................................................................
Notes on charging 72..................................................................................................................
Notes on water resistant feature 73.............................................................................................
How to care for the speaker when wet 75...................................................................................
What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology? 76..........................................................................
What is LDAC? 78.......................................................................................................................
Trademarks 79..................................................................................................................................
Customer support websites 80..........................................................................................................
Troubleshooting iii.............................................................................................................................
What can I do to solve a problem? 81...............................................................................................
Power supply iii..................................................................................................................................
Unable to turn on the speaker or charge the built-in battery 82..................................................
The power suddenly turns off 83.................................................................................................
Sound iii.............................................................................................................................................
No sound/Sound from only one speaker/Low sound level 84.....................................................
Distorted sound/Humming or noise in the speaker output 85......................................................
Sound becomes low while in use 86...........................................................................................
BLUETOOTH iii.................................................................................................................................
Unable to pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device 87.........................................................
Unable to connect the speaker to a BLUETOOTH device with One-touch
connection (NFC) 88...................................................................................................................
Unable to connect a BLUETOOTH device with the speaker in the Speaker
Add function 89............................................................................................................................
No voice/Low voice from callers 90.............................................................................................
Reset iii..............................................................................................................................................
Using the RESET button 91........................................................................................................
Initializing the speaker 92............................................................................................................
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Help Guide
Personal Audio System
SRS-XB2
What you can do with the speaker
One-touch connection (NFC)
BLUETOOTH Ver. 3.0
Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles*1: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
By connecting the speaker with a smartphone via BLUETOOTH, you can talk hands-free using the built-in microphone and
speaker.
“Noise suppression” and “Echo cancellation” enable phone calls with high-quality sound.
Noise suppression: Noise picked up by the speaker is suppressed, so the caller will hear your voice with less noise.
Echo cancellation: By reducing sound from the speaker picked up by the speaker microphone, echoes generated by the
caller’s phone will be suppressed.
You can enjoy up to about 12 hours*2*3 of continuous wireless music playback with the built-in lithium ion rechargeable
battery.
BLUETOOTH standby function
External input jack: AUDIO IN
Charging the speaker by connecting the USB AC adaptor supplied
By connecting two SRS-XB2 speakers via BLUETOOTH, you can play audio in either stereo mode (stereo sound) or double
mode.
The speaker has a water resistant specification*4*5 of IPX5*6 as specified in “Degrees of protection against ingress of water” of
the IEC60529 “Ingress Protection Rating (IP Code).”
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BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the purpose of BLUETOOTH communication between devices.
*1
The battery life may vary depending on the ambient temperature or conditions of use. The method of estimating the battery life has been changed since
2015.
*2
When the specified music source is used and the volume level of the speaker is set to 10. If the volume level of the speaker is set to maximum, the
usage life will be approx. 3 hours. Time may vary, depending on the temperature or conditions of use.
*3
Requires that the cap is fastened securely.
*4
The supplied accessories are not water resistant.
*5
IPX5 (Degree of protection against jets of water): The system has been tested and found to remain functional after exposure to direct jet streams of
water using a nozzle of 6.3 mm (about 1/4 in) internal diameter from any direction where approximately 12.5 L/ min of water is applied for a period of
more than 3 minutes from a distance of about 3 meters (about 10 ft).
*6
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Personal Audio System
SRS-XB2
Parts and controls
(power) button/indicator
1. CHARGE indicator
2. –/+ (volume) buttons
3. EXTRA BASS button/indicator
4. (BLUETOOTH) PAIRING button/indicator
5. (call) button
6. N-mark
7.
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Related Topic
About the indicators
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Microphone
8.
ADD button
9. L(left)/R(right) indicators
10
.Cap
11
.AUDIO IN jack
12
.DC IN 5V jack
13
.RESET button
14
.
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Help Guide
Personal Audio System
SRS-XB2
Checking the contents of the box
After opening the package, check that all items in the list below are included in the package.
If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
Personal audio system (SRS-XB2)
Micro-USB cable
USB AC adaptor
Plug (depending on your region/country)
Operating Instructions
Provides you with instructions on how to connect the speaker with BLUETOOTH devices and basic operations.
Reference Guide
Provides you with precautions and product specifications.
Warranty card (depending on your region/country)
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Personal Audio System
SRS-XB2
Charging the speaker from an AC outlet
The speaker can be operated by connecting it to an AC outlet via USB AC adaptor (supplied) or built-in battery (rechargeable).
Before using the speaker for the first time, be sure to charge the battery by connecting the speaker to an AC outlet via the
supplied USB AC adaptor.
You can operate the speaker by battery instead of the USB AC adaptor by charging the speaker before use.
Make sure that the speaker is turned off.
1
Connect the USB AC adaptor (supplied) to the micro-USB cable (supplied).
2
Connect the micro-USB cable to the DC IN 5V jack.
3
Plug the USB AC adaptor to an AC outlet.
Do not use any USB AC adaptor or micro-USB cable other than the supplied ones.
The CHARGE indicator lights up in orange while charging. Charging is completed in about four hours*1 and the indicator
turns off.
If the CHARGE indicator stays turned off when the speaker power is off and connected to an AC outlet, the built-in lithium
ion battery is fully charged. Once the battery is fully charged, it will not be charged furthermore even if the speaker is kept
connected to an AC outlet.
4
Time that is required to charge the empty battery to its full capacity.
*1
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