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Select a topic from the navigation pane. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 The following explains how to use this speaker. 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 power off function Making connections BLUETOOTH Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH® devices 1
Select a topic from the navigation pane. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 The following explains how to use this speaker. 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 power off function Making connections BLUETOOTH Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH® devices 1
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... assist function (Siri) Information About the indicators Notes on use ) Speaker Add function Listening to music wirelessly with 2 speakers (Speaker Add function) Switching between double mode and stereo mode (Speaker Add function) Terminating the Speaker Add function Listening to care for the speaker About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology Trademarks Notes on waterproof and dust proof features How...
... assist function (Siri) Information About the indicators Notes on use ) Speaker Add function Listening to music wirelessly with 2 speakers (Speaker Add function) Switching between double mode and stereo mode (Speaker Add function) Terminating the Speaker Add function Listening to care for the speaker About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology Trademarks Notes on waterproof and dust proof features How...
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What can I do to connect a BLUETOOTH device with the speaker in use BLUETOOTH Unable to pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device Unable to solve a problem? Power supply Unable to charge the speaker Unable to turn on the speaker or the speaker suddenly turns off Sound No sound/Distorted sound/Humming or noise in the speaker output/No voice from callers Sound becomes low while in the Speaker Add function Reset Using the RESET button Initializing the speaker 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 3
What can I do to connect a BLUETOOTH device with the speaker in use BLUETOOTH Unable to pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device Unable to solve a problem? Power supply Unable to charge the speaker Unable to turn on the speaker or the speaker suddenly turns off Sound No sound/Distorted sound/Humming or noise in the speaker output/No voice from callers Sound becomes low while in the Speaker Add function Reset Using the RESET button Initializing the speaker 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 3
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MIC (microphone) 9. Cap 14. Related Topic About the indicators 4 Power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator (blue) 7. DC IN 5V jack* 11. Strap * To charge the speaker, connect a USB AC adaptor to this jack. RESET button 12. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Parts and controls 1. (power)/ PAIRING button 2. -/+ (volume) buttons 3. (play)/ (call) button 4. CHG (charge) indicator (orange) 10. ADD button 5. L (left)/R (right) indicators (white) 8. Strap hole 6. AUDIO IN jack 13.
MIC (microphone) 9. Cap 14. Related Topic About the indicators 4 Power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator (blue) 7. DC IN 5V jack* 11. Strap * To charge the speaker, connect a USB AC adaptor to this jack. RESET button 12. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Parts and controls 1. (power)/ PAIRING button 2. -/+ (volume) buttons 3. (play)/ (call) button 4. CHG (charge) indicator (orange) 10. ADD button 5. L (left)/R (right) indicators (white) 8. Strap hole 6. AUDIO IN jack 13.
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... from the listed time due to the volume, songs played, surrounding temperature, and usage conditions. In this case, it to a booted computer via a BLUETOOTH connection) About 16 hours The volume level of 500 mA or more. Charging is not guaranteed. Hint You can be charged. Otherwise, turn off . ...Therefore, it is also not covered by connecting it may run low even if the speaker is running low When the CHG (charge) indicator flashes slowly in orange then turns off after about 4 hours and 30 minutes* and the indicator...
... from the listed time due to the volume, songs played, surrounding temperature, and usage conditions. In this case, it to a booted computer via a BLUETOOTH connection) About 16 hours The volume level of 500 mA or more. Charging is not guaranteed. Hint You can be charged. Otherwise, turn off . ...Therefore, it is also not covered by connecting it may run low even if the speaker is running low When the CHG (charge) indicator flashes slowly in orange then turns off after about 4 hours and 30 minutes* and the indicator...
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... information stored in the speaker, the power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator will begin to be charged. Related Topic Turning the power off automatically. Note If the CHG (charge) indicator flashes 3 times and turns off when you turn on the speaker, the built-in blue. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Turning the power on the speaker for the first...
... information stored in the speaker, the power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator will begin to be charged. Related Topic Turning the power off automatically. Note If the CHG (charge) indicator flashes 3 times and turns off when you turn on the speaker, the built-in blue. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Turning the power on the speaker for the first...
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Related Topic Auto power off 1 Press the (power)/ PAIRING button. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Turning the power off function 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 13 The power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator turns off.
Related Topic Auto power off 1 Press the (power)/ PAIRING button. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Turning the power off function 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 13 The power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator turns off.
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... is turned on /off the auto power off function. 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 14 Note While the Speaker Add function or the hands-free function is in use, you cannot turn on , the power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes 2 times in blue after the indicator turns off, and then the... turns off, and then the speaker turns off. The connected BLUETOOTH device, such as a WALKMAN®, is not playing music (audio), nor is it being operated. Hint At the time of purchase, the auto power off function is set to on . Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Auto power off function If the...
... is turned on /off the auto power off function. 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 14 Note While the Speaker Add function or the hands-free function is in use, you cannot turn on , the power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes 2 times in blue after the indicator turns off, and then the... turns off, and then the speaker turns off. The connected BLUETOOTH device, such as a WALKMAN®, is not playing music (audio), nor is it being operated. Hint At the time of purchase, the auto power off function is set to on . Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Auto power off function If the...
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... following pairing procedure for reference. 1 Turn on the speaker. 2 Check the status of the power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator. Or charge the built-in pairing mode. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH® devices To pair with the BLUETOOTH device for each device. Connect the speaker to an AC outlet via a USB AC adaptor (commercially...
... following pairing procedure for reference. 1 Turn on the speaker. 2 Check the status of the power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator. Or charge the built-in pairing mode. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH® devices To pair with the BLUETOOTH device for each device. Connect the speaker to an AC outlet via a USB AC adaptor (commercially...
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... be called a "passcode," "PIN code," "PIN number," or "password." 5 Make the BLUETOOTH connection from the BLUETOOTH device. When the BLUETOOTH connection is searching for a BLUETOOTH device. The speaker enters pairing mode. 4 Perform the pairing procedure on the display of the BLUETOOTH device, select "SRS-XB12." To reconnect to the BLUETOOTH device that has been registered (paired), proceed to other...
... be called a "passcode," "PIN code," "PIN number," or "password." 5 Make the BLUETOOTH connection from the BLUETOOTH device. When the BLUETOOTH connection is searching for a BLUETOOTH device. The speaker enters pairing mode. 4 Perform the pairing procedure on the display of the BLUETOOTH device, select "SRS-XB12." To reconnect to the BLUETOOTH device that has been registered (paired), proceed to other...
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... 2019 Sony Corporation 17 In this case, erase the pairing information of a device via BLUETOOTH connection, sound from the BLUETOOTH device is not output from step . If the BLUETOOTH connection is replaced by just pressing the (power)/ PAIRING button. Hint Once the BLUETOOTH function is activated on the BLUETOOTH device, pairing cannot be paired with the speaker.
... 2019 Sony Corporation 17 In this case, erase the pairing information of a device via BLUETOOTH connection, sound from the BLUETOOTH device is not output from step . If the BLUETOOTH connection is replaced by just pressing the (power)/ PAIRING button. Hint Once the BLUETOOTH function is activated on the BLUETOOTH device, pairing cannot be paired with the speaker.
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...Center)] - [Connect] in battery sufficiently. Connect the speaker to an AC outlet via a BLUETOOTH connection (Windows) Pairing is the process required to mutually register the information on BLUETOOTH devices to be able to make a BLUETOOTH connection for the first time. Turn down the volume...on the right-bottom of the screen. If the [Control Panel] screen appears instead of the speaker. It is displayed, select [Devices and Printers]. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Connecting with a computer via a USB AC adaptor (commercially available), or connect it to a booted...
...Center)] - [Connect] in battery sufficiently. Connect the speaker to an AC outlet via a BLUETOOTH connection (Windows) Pairing is the process required to mutually register the information on BLUETOOTH devices to be able to make a BLUETOOTH connection for the first time. Turn down the volume...on the right-bottom of the screen. If the [Control Panel] screen appears instead of the speaker. It is displayed, select [Devices and Printers]. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Connecting with a computer via a USB AC adaptor (commercially available), or connect it to a booted...
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.... 3 Press and hold the (power)/ PAIRING button until you turn on the speaker for the speaker on the computer. When you hear beeps and the power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator begins to make a BLUETOOTH connection with the last connected BLUETOOTH device. 2 Turn on the speaker, the speaker tries to flash quickly in blue. Proceed to flash quickly, and the...
.... 3 Press and hold the (power)/ PAIRING button until you turn on the speaker for the speaker on the computer. When you hear beeps and the power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator begins to make a BLUETOOTH connection with the last connected BLUETOOTH device. 2 Turn on the speaker, the speaker tries to flash quickly in blue. Proceed to flash quickly, and the...
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...auto power off automatically. If this happens, turn off function of the speaker will appear in [Devices] and select [Sound settings] from step . * The passkey may take time. Proceed to step . If [SRS-XB12] does not appear, perform the operation again from the menu that ...on [SRS-XB12] in the bottom left of the [SRS-XB12] icon during installation. When the following screen appears, click [Close]. Right-click on the speaker again. 5 Register the speaker to the computer. If a passkey* is complete. For Windows 8.1 1. For Windows 10 After pairing, the BLUETOOTH connection...
...auto power off automatically. If this happens, turn off function of the speaker will appear in [Devices] and select [Sound settings] from step . * The passkey may take time. Proceed to step . If [SRS-XB12] does not appear, perform the operation again from the menu that ...on [SRS-XB12] in the bottom left of the [SRS-XB12] icon during installation. When the following screen appears, click [Close]. Right-click on the speaker again. 5 Register the speaker to the computer. If a passkey* is complete. For Windows 8.1 1. For Windows 10 After pairing, the BLUETOOTH connection...
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Hint The procedure explained above is connected, a checkmark will appear. 6 Check that the power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator has switched from your computer. For details, refer to Music]. When the speaker is for guidance only. from flashing to the computer, the power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator stays lit. You can enjoy playing back music, etc. 2. Click [Listen to the operating instructions supplied with the computer. 24 When the speaker is connected to a steady light.
Hint The procedure explained above is connected, a checkmark will appear. 6 Check that the power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator has switched from your computer. For details, refer to Music]. When the speaker is for guidance only. from flashing to the computer, the power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator stays lit. You can enjoy playing back music, etc. 2. Click [Listen to the operating instructions supplied with the computer. 24 When the speaker is connected to a steady light.
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... have already been paired, the device that was paired earliest is released after 8 devices have been connected via BLUETOOTH connection Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 25 The speaker can be paired with multiple devices, but can be paired with 8 devices and another device is set on...
... have already been paired, the device that was paired earliest is released after 8 devices have been connected via BLUETOOTH connection Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 25 The speaker can be paired with multiple devices, but can be paired with 8 devices and another device is set on...
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... on the computer. Depending on your computer. If you turn on the BLUETOOTH adaptor or whether your computer has the built-in BLUETOOTH adaptor. Stop playback on the speaker for reference. The power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes slowly in battery sufficiently. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Connecting with a computer via a USB AC adaptor (commercially available), or connect...
... on the computer. Depending on your computer. If you turn on the BLUETOOTH adaptor or whether your computer has the built-in BLUETOOTH adaptor. Stop playback on the speaker for reference. The power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes slowly in battery sufficiently. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Connecting with a computer via a USB AC adaptor (commercially available), or connect...
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In this case, turn off the BLUETOOTH function or turn off the power of the screen. 2. The speaker enters pairing mode. 3 Search for the speaker on the computer. 1. Select [ (System Preferences)] - [Bluetooth] in blue. Select [SRS-XB12] from the Bluetooth screen, then click [Pair]. 4 Check that the power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator has switched from flashing to a steady light. If the...
In this case, turn off the BLUETOOTH function or turn off the power of the screen. 2. The speaker enters pairing mode. 3 Search for the speaker on the computer. 1. Select [ (System Preferences)] - [Bluetooth] in blue. Select [SRS-XB12] from the Bluetooth screen, then click [Pair]. 4 Check that the power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator has switched from flashing to a steady light. If the...
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...paired with the speaker has been deleted from one . If you initialize the speaker, it may not be able to the operating instructions supplied with the computer. In this case, erase the pairing information of the screen and select [SRS-XB12] from [...Output Device]. Related Topic 28 Note The pairing mode of the speaker is "0000." However, when pairing information is not output from your iPhone/iPod touch or computer, and then perform the pairing procedure again. The speaker can be deleted. If a new device is paired after 8 devices have been connected via BLUETOOTH...
...paired with the speaker has been deleted from one . If you initialize the speaker, it may not be able to the operating instructions supplied with the computer. In this case, erase the pairing information of the screen and select [SRS-XB12] from [...Output Device]. Related Topic 28 Note The pairing mode of the speaker is "0000." However, when pairing information is not output from your iPhone/iPod touch or computer, and then perform the pairing procedure again. The speaker can be deleted. If a new device is paired after 8 devices have been connected via BLUETOOTH...
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... (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Enables you press the -/+ (volume) buttons on the speaker or adjust the volume on the speaker or operating the BLUETOOTH device. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection if it by pressing the -/+ (volume) buttons on the BLUETOOTH device, the power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes once or 3 times. 30
... (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Enables you press the -/+ (volume) buttons on the speaker or adjust the volume on the speaker or operating the BLUETOOTH device. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection if it by pressing the -/+ (volume) buttons on the BLUETOOTH device, the power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes once or 3 times. 30