Sony SRS-XB3 Reference guide
Help Guide
Personal Audio System
SRS-XB3
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
Connecting to an AC outlet
Turning the power on
Turning the power off
Using the BLUETOOTH standby function
Charging USB devices such as smartphones
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
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
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-XB3 i......................................................................................................................
What you can do with the speaker 1.................................................................................................
Parts and controls 2...........................................................................................................................
Checking the contents of the box 4...................................................................................................
Power source i...................................................................................................................................
Connecting to an AC outlet 5.......................................................................................................
Turning the power on 7................................................................................................................
Turning the power off 8................................................................................................................
Using the BLUETOOTH standby function 9................................................................................
Charging USB devices such as smartphones 11........................................................................
Auto power off function 13...........................................................................................................
Switching the auto power off function 14.....................................................................................
Making connections ii........................................................................................................................
BLUETOOTH ii..................................................................................................................................
How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices 15............................................
Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device 17..............................................................
Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device 20......................................................................
Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC) 22.........................................
Disconnecting the NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC) 25...........................................
Switching devices by One-touch (NFC) 26..................................................................................
Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 8) 27............................................................
Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 7) 35............................................................
Connecting with a paired computer (Windows 8) 40...................................................................
Connecting with a paired computer (Windows 7) 45...................................................................
Connecting to a portable audio device, etc. 48.................................................................................
Listening to music ii...........................................................................................................................
BLUETOOTH device ii.......................................................................................................................
Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection 50.................................................
Selecting the wireless playback quality of the speaker 52..........................................................
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 54...........................................................
Speaker Add function ii......................................................................................................................
Listening to music wirelessly with two speakers (Speaker Add function) 55...............................
Switching between double mode and stereo mode (Speaker Add function) 59..........................
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 54...........................................................
Listening to music of a portable audio device, etc. 61.......................................................................
Enjoying EXTRA BASS 63................................................................................................................
Phone calls ii.....................................................................................................................................
Receiving a call 64............................................................................................................................
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Making a call 67.................................................................................................................................
Button functions for a phone call 70..................................................................................................
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 54.................................................................
Information iii.....................................................................................................................................
About the indicators 71......................................................................................................................
Notes on use iii..................................................................................................................................
Precautions 73.............................................................................................................................
Notes on charging 75..................................................................................................................
Notes on water resistant feature 76.............................................................................................
How to care for the speaker when wet 78...................................................................................
What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology? 79..........................................................................
What is LDAC? 81.......................................................................................................................
Trademarks 82..................................................................................................................................
Customer support websites 83..........................................................................................................
Troubleshooting iii.............................................................................................................................
What can I do to solve a problem? 84...............................................................................................
Power supply iii..................................................................................................................................
Unable to turn on the speaker or charge the built-in battery 85..................................................
The power suddenly turns off 86.................................................................................................
Sound iii.............................................................................................................................................
No sound/Sound from only one speaker/Low sound level 87.....................................................
Distorted sound/Humming or noise in the speaker output 88......................................................
BLUETOOTH iii.................................................................................................................................
Unable to pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device 89.........................................................
Unable to connect the speaker to a BLUETOOTH device with One-touch
connection (NFC) 90...................................................................................................................
Unable to connect a BLUETOOTH device with the speaker in the Speaker
Add function 91............................................................................................................................
No voice/Low voice from callers 92.............................................................................................
Reset iii..............................................................................................................................................
Using the RESET button 93........................................................................................................
Initializing the speaker 94............................................................................................................
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Help Guide
Personal Audio System
SRS-XB3
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 24 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 AC adaptor supplied
By connecting two SRS-XB3 speakers via BLUETOOTH, you can play audio in either stereo mode (stereo sound) or double
mode.
You can charge a USB device such as smartphone by connecting it to the DC OUT ONLY port (USB) of the speaker via USB
cable.
You can orient the speaker into a vertical position.
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. 4 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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Help Guide
Personal Audio System
SRS-XB3
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-XB3)
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-XB3
Connecting to an AC outlet
The speaker can be operated by connecting it to an AC outlet via 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 AC adaptor.
You can operate the speaker by battery instead of the AC adaptor by charging the speaker before use.
Battery life (when using the BLUETOOTH connection)
About 24 hours*2*3.
The time stated above may vary depending on ambient temperature or conditions of use.
When the battery is running low
Connect the supplied AC adaptor to the DC IN 15V jack.
1
Plug the AC adaptor to an AC outlet.
Charging starts and the CHARGE indicator lights up in orange. Charging is completed in about four hours*1 and the indicator
turns off. Once the battery is fully charged, it will not be charged furthermore even if the speaker is kept connected to an AC
outlet.
2
Time that is required to charge the empty battery to its full capacity.
*1
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. 4 hours. Time may vary, depending on the temperature or conditions of use.
*3
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