Sony SRS-ZR5 Reference guide

Help Guide

Personal Audio System

SRS-ZR5

The following explains how to use this speaker.

The content referenced in the Operating Instructions is described in detail through the

following links.

Network connection (wired)

You can connect the speaker to a wired network if a Wi-Fi network connection is not possible.

Connecting by using the browser on your PC (Wi-Fi network, Modern UI)

This section explains how to set up by using the browser on your PC (Modern UI) via a Wi-Fi network.

Connecting by using the browser on your PC (Wi-Fi network, Windows 7/8.1)

This section explains how to set up by using the browser on your PC (Windows 7/8.1) via a Wi-Fi network.

Connecting by using the browser on your PC (Wi-Fi network, Mac)

This section explains how to set up by using the browser on your PC (Mac) via a Wi-Fi network.

Connecting by using iPhone/iPod touch

This section explains how to connect the speaker to a Wi-Fi network by using iPhone/iPod touch.

Playback via a network (Internet music streaming service)

You can stream music from the Internet using SongPal.

Playback via a network (SongPal Link)

Enjoy music in any room via Wi-Fi. You can listen to your favorite music stored in your PC or mobile phone,

or from music streaming services, in different rooms with high sound quality.

USB connection (USB port, USB flash drive)

You can connect a USB flash drive to the USB port.

USB connection (USB port, Walkman)

You can connect a Walkman to the USB port.

HDMI cable connection (HDMI ARC TO TV port, TV)

Connect the speaker to a TV with using a commercially-available High Speed HDMI cable.

Audio cable connection (AUDIO IN port, portable audio device)

You can connect the device to the AUDIO IN jack with a commercially-available audio cable (with stereo mini

plugs).

Getting Started

What you can do with the speaker

Parts and controls

Mounting the speaker on a wall

Included items

Checking the included items

Power source

Connecting to an AC outlet

Turning the power on

Turning the power off (standby mode)

Using the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode

Auto standby mode

SongPal

About SongPal

How to use the SongPal screen

What you can do with SongPal

Wi-Fi network connection

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using SongPal (Smartphone)

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using SongPal (iPhone/iPod touch)

Device control

Listening to music on a PC via a Wi-Fi network

Listening to music on a smartphone, iPhone, etc. via a Wi-Fi network

Listening to music on a device via a USB connection

Listening to music from an Internet streaming service (Google Cast)

Listening with multiple speakers (SongPal Link)

Speaker settings

Setting the sound quality

Setting the auto standby mode

Setting the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode

Setting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec)

Listening to music on a PC

Without a Wi-Fi network

Connecting via a LAN cable

Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection)

With a Wi-Fi network

Using Media Go

Using Windows Media Player (Windows 7 or later)

Using other music playback software

Listening to music on a smartphone such as an Xperia or Walkman equipped with Android

Without a Wi-Fi network

Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection)

Connecting via an audio cable (with stereo mini plugs)

With a Wi-Fi network

Using the Music application (Xperia only)

Using SongPal

Listening to music on an iPhone/iPod

Without a Wi-Fi network

Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection)

Connecting via an audio cable (with stereo mini plugs)

With a Wi-Fi network

Using SongPal

Listening to music on a Walkman

Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection)

Connecting a USB cable

Connecting via an audio cable (with stereo mini plugs)

Listening to music on a USB flash drive

Using SongPal

Listening to music from an Internet music service

Without a Wi-Fi network (PC)

Connecting via a LAN cable

Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection)

Without a Wi-Fi network (Smartphone)

Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection)

With a Wi-Fi network

Using SongPal (Google Cast)

Listening sound from a TV

Connecting a HDMI cable

Connections

Wi-Fi network connection

Selecting the Wi-Fi network connection method

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button of the wireless router

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using a PC connected with a LAN cable

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using an iPhone/iPod touch

Connecting the speaker to a Wi-Fi network using a PC connected wirelessly (Modern UI)

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using a PC connected wirelessly (Windows 7/Windows 8.1)

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using a PC connected wirelessly (Mac)

Disabling the Wi-Fi network function and BLUETOOTH network function

Wired network connection

Selecting the wired network connection method

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)

Connecting to a wired network

Wireless Surround/Wireless Stereo connection

Using this speaker as a rear speaker (Wireless Surround)

Connecting two speakers (Wireless Stereo)

BLUETOOTH connection (pairing)

How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices

Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device

Pairing and connecting with a PC (Windows 8.1)

Pairing and connecting with a PC (Windows 7)

BLUETOOTH connection (NFC)

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)

BLUETOOTH connection (with a paired device)

Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device

Connecting with a paired PC (Windows 8.1)

Connecting with a paired PC (Windows 7)

USB device

Connecting a USB flash drive

Connecting a Walkman

AUDIO IN

Connecting to a portable audio device, etc.

HDMI

Connecting to a TV

Settings

Network

Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 8.1)

Setting your PC for operating from a smartphone, iPhone, etc. as a controller (Windows 8.1)

Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 7)

BLUETOOTH

Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec)

Listening

Network

Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows 8.1) (Windows Media Player)

Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows 7) (Windows Media Player)

Listening to music on a PC via a network (Media Go)

Listening to music on a PC via a network (Media Go with SongPal operation)

Listening to music with the Music application (Xperia)

Listening with multiple speakers (SongPal Link)

Listening to an Internet music service (Spotify)

BLUETOOTH

Listening to music on a device via a BLUETOOTH connection

Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)

USB

Listening to music on a USB flash drive

Listening to music on a Walkman

AUDIO IN

Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc.

HDMI

Listening to TV sound

Information

Specifications

About the indicators

Compatible devices and operating systems

Compatible iPhone/iPod touch models

Compatible Walkman models

Compatible operating systems (Windows)

Compatible operating systems (Mac)

Compatible DLNA devices

Compatible BLUETOOTH devices

Compatible USB devices

Software update

Updating the pre-installed software

Update method 1: Automatic update via the Internet

Update method 2: Manual update via the Internet

Update method 3: Manual update via a USB flash drive

Searching the latest software via a network connection

Manual update via a USB flash drive (when the update via a network has failed)

Wi-Fi signal strength

Checking the Wi-Fi signal strength (reception sensitivity)

About the standby mode

Standby mode differences

Notes on use

Precautions

What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology?

What is LDAC?

Trademarks

Important information on software

Notes on software

Support website

Customer support websites

Troubleshooting

What can I do to solve a problem?

Power supply

Unable to turn on the speaker

Any button on the speaker cannot be operated

The setup conditions of the speaker used last time are not retained

The speaker has entered the standby mode or BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode unexpectedly

The power indicator flashes in red

Sound

No sound/Sound from only one speaker/Low sound level

Distorted sound/humming or noise from the speaker

Network connection

The speaker cannot connect to the network (Other equipment on the network cannot find or recognize the speaker)

Unable to connect to a network via a Wi-Fi connection

Unable to connect to a network via a Wi-Fi connection (even though a correct SSID is selected)

The speaker cannot connect to a network using the UPDATE/WPS button

The speaker does not appear in the device list of the PC's music playback application

The speaker does not appear in the device select screen of SongPal

The speaker cannot connect to music services

The controller cannot find the speaker (The controller cannot browse the contents of the speaker)

Music started automatically (home network)

The sound is interrupted

Playback does not start

BLUETOOTH

Smartphone, iPhone, etc. cannot be paired

Unable to connect the speaker to a BLUETOOTH device with One-touch (NFC)

There is no sound (BLUETOOTH)

Distorted sound/humming or noise from the speaker

USB device

An unsupported USB device is connected

There is no sound (USB)

There is noise, skipping, or distorted sound

A USB device is not recognized

Playback does not start

Playback does not start from the first track

Software update

Updating the pre-installed software

Update method 1: Automatic update via the Internet

Update method 2: Manual update via the Internet

Update method 3: Manual update via a USB flash drive

Searching the latest software via a network connection

Manual update via a USB flash drive (when the update via a network has failed)

Reset

Initializing the speaker

Disposal and transfer

Disposing of or giving away this speaker

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