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SRS-XB12 4-746-136-11(1) ©2019 Sony Corporation Printed in China / Imprimé en Chine 3 ON 4 Android™ iPhone SRS-XB12 SRS-XB12
SRS-XB12 4-746-136-11(1) ©2019 Sony Corporation Printed in China / Imprimé en Chine 3 ON 4 Android™ iPhone SRS-XB12 SRS-XB12
Operating Instructions
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... Charging the speaker 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 12 In this state, the speaker turns off automatically. When the CHG (charge) indicator flashes slowly, the built-in battery. The power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes slowly in blue. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Turning the power on the speaker for the first...
... Charging the speaker 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 12 In this state, the speaker turns off automatically. When the CHG (charge) indicator flashes slowly, the built-in battery. The power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes slowly in blue. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Turning the power on the speaker for the first...
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Turning the power off function 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 13 Related Topic Auto power off 1 Press the (power)/ PAIRING button. The power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator turns off.
Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Turning the power off function 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 13 Related Topic Auto power off 1 Press the (power)/ PAIRING button. The power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator turns off.
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Auto power off function If the speaker is not being operated and the following states continue for about 15 minutes, it turns off and the ... to the operating instructions supplied with the built-in use, you cannot turn on /off the auto power off function. 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 14 When the auto power off function is turned off, the power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes 3 times in blue after the indicator turns off, and...
Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Auto power off function If the speaker is not being operated and the following states continue for about 15 minutes, it turns off and the ... to the operating instructions supplied with the built-in use, you cannot turn on /off the auto power off function. 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 14 When the auto power off function is turned off, the power/ (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes 3 times in blue after the indicator turns off, and...
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In this case, change playback quality. 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 32 Supported Codecs Priority on sound quality (default setting): Optimal codec is the default setting. When the setting is changed to the "Priority ...and hold the + (volume) button and the (power)/ PAIRING button for the playback quality of your BLUETOOTH device and ambient conditions. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec) The "Priority on sound quality" and "Priority on stable connection" modes are available as options for about...
In this case, change playback quality. 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 32 Supported Codecs Priority on sound quality (default setting): Optimal codec is the default setting. When the setting is changed to the "Priority ...and hold the + (volume) button and the (power)/ PAIRING button for the playback quality of your BLUETOOTH device and ambient conditions. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec) The "Priority on sound quality" and "Priority on stable connection" modes are available as options for about...
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... the BLUETOOTH connection. Related Topic Turning the power off Auto power off . Turn off one speaker, the other speaker is disconnected. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) When you finish playing music with the device. The BLUETOOTH connection between them is automatically turned off function 4-748...
... the BLUETOOTH connection. Related Topic Turning the power off Auto power off . Turn off one speaker, the other speaker is disconnected. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) When you finish playing music with the device. The BLUETOOTH connection between them is automatically turned off function 4-748...
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... function with 2 speakers (Speaker Add function) Switching between double mode and stereo mode (Speaker Add function) 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 39 When the speaker is heard. If you want to music wirelessly with the other speaker within 1 minute. Hint If a portable audio...the ADD button for about 3 seconds until a beep is turned on the other speaker that had been connected. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Terminating the Speaker Add function To terminate the Speaker Add function, follow the procedure below. 1 Press and hold the ADD button for about...
... function with 2 speakers (Speaker Add function) Switching between double mode and stereo mode (Speaker Add function) 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 39 When the speaker is heard. If you want to music wirelessly with the other speaker within 1 minute. Hint If a portable audio...the ADD button for about 3 seconds until a beep is turned on the other speaker that had been connected. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Terminating the Speaker Add function To terminate the Speaker Add function, follow the procedure below. 1 Press and hold the ADD button for about...
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... operation above is an example. Note The latest version of the display. The following shows how to the Google app. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Using the voice assist function (Google app) By using the Google app feature that comes with the Android smartphone, you can speak to the ... corner of the app may not be required. The Google app may be activated from the speaker depending on . 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 47 After activating the Google app, when a certain time has passed without requests, a beep will sound and the Google app will hear the...
... operation above is an example. Note The latest version of the display. The following shows how to the Google app. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Using the voice assist function (Google app) By using the Google app feature that comes with the Android smartphone, you can speak to the ... corner of the app may not be required. The Google app may be activated from the speaker depending on . 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 47 After activating the Google app, when a certain time has passed without requests, a beep will sound and the Google app will hear the...
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...Note Siri cannot be activated when you say "Hey Siri" through the speaker's microphone. For details on . 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 48 For details on Siri, such as apps which work with Siri, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the iPhone/iPod touch. The...iPhone/iPod touch is in standby or playing music, press and hold the (play)/ (call) button for about 3 seconds. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Using the voice assist function (Siri) By using the Siri function that comes with the iPhone/iPod touch via BLUETOOTH connection. 3 While the speaker...
...Note Siri cannot be activated when you say "Hey Siri" through the speaker's microphone. For details on . 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 48 For details on Siri, such as apps which work with Siri, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the iPhone/iPod touch. The...iPhone/iPod touch is in standby or playing music, press and hold the (play)/ (call) button for about 3 seconds. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Using the voice assist function (Siri) By using the Siri function that comes with the iPhone/iPod touch via BLUETOOTH connection. 3 While the speaker...
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Do not leave the unit in this Help Guide, consult your nearest Sony dealer. 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 51 Do not use detergent nor solvents such as direct sunlight, near the unit. The speaker may short out or malfunction. On operation ...magnetism (cash cards, credit cards with the speaker. On cleaning Do not use or leave the unit in an inclined position. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Precautions On safety Refer to the Reference Guide supplied with magnetic coding, etc.) near a heat source or under lighting equipment. Important information such as ...
Do not leave the unit in this Help Guide, consult your nearest Sony dealer. 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 51 Do not use detergent nor solvents such as direct sunlight, near the unit. The speaker may short out or malfunction. On operation ...magnetism (cash cards, credit cards with the speaker. On cleaning Do not use or leave the unit in an inclined position. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Precautions On safety Refer to the Reference Guide supplied with magnetic coding, etc.) near a heat source or under lighting equipment. Important information such as ...
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...-in battery can be used increases, the capacity of the rechargeable built-in battery slowly decreases. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Avoid exposure to charge the built-in battery depending on the conditions of use. Therefore, it also makes charging of the speaker ... built-in battery usage conditions. Ambient temperature exceeds the range of 5 °C - 35 °C (41 °F - 95 °F). Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Notes on charging Life span of the built-in lithium ion battery Even if you do not intend to use the speaker for a while, and...
...-in battery can be used increases, the capacity of the rechargeable built-in battery slowly decreases. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Avoid exposure to charge the built-in battery depending on the conditions of use. Therefore, it also makes charging of the speaker ... built-in battery usage conditions. Ambient temperature exceeds the range of 5 °C - 35 °C (41 °F - 95 °F). Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Notes on charging Life span of the built-in lithium ion battery Even if you do not intend to use the speaker for a while, and...
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... freeze and malfunction. Be sure to wipe off the moisture on its surface may change when water enters the speaker section. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 How to care for a longer period of time by following cases, wash the speaker with the speaker part facing down to clean the speaker. 4-748...
... freeze and malfunction. Be sure to wipe off the moisture on its surface may change when water enters the speaker section. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 How to care for a longer period of time by following cases, wash the speaker with the speaker part facing down to clean the speaker. 4-748...
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and other countries. The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Sony Corporation is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. and any use of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. iPhone, iPod touch, macOS and Siri are trademarks of Microsoft ...Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks and trade names are those of Google LLC. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Trademarks Android, Google Play and other related marks and logos are trademarks of their respective owners. ™ and ® marks are omitted in...
and other countries. The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Sony Corporation is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. and any use of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. iPhone, iPod touch, macOS and Siri are trademarks of Microsoft ...Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks and trade names are those of Google LLC. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Trademarks Android, Google Play and other related marks and logos are trademarks of their respective owners. ™ and ® marks are omitted in...
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Notes on software Notes on the License This speaker contains software that Sony uses under requirement by the owner of copyright for the software. http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/sl/19/ 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 60 Please read the contents of its copyright. We are obligated to announce the contents of the agreement to customers under a licensing agreement with the owner of the license described in the URL below.
Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Notes on software Notes on the License This speaker contains software that Sony uses under requirement by the owner of copyright for the software. http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/sl/19/ 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 60 Please read the contents of its copyright. We are obligated to announce the contents of the agreement to customers under a licensing agreement with the owner of the license described in the URL below.
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...? See Using the RESET button for more information. Related Topic Using the RESET button Initializing the speaker 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 61 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 What can I do not work, consult your speaker: For customers in Americas: https://www....sony.com/am/support For customers in Europe: https://www.sony.eu/support For customers in China: https://service.sony.com.cn For customers in this Help Guide and try...
...? See Using the RESET button for more information. Related Topic Using the RESET button Initializing the speaker 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 61 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 What can I do not work, consult your speaker: For customers in Americas: https://www....sony.com/am/support For customers in Europe: https://www.sony.eu/support For customers in China: https://service.sony.com.cn For customers in this Help Guide and try...
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... it to the speaker and the USB AC adaptor. Related Topic Charging the speaker About the indicators 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 62 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Unable to charge the speaker When using a supplied micro-USB cable or micro-USB cable conforming to an AC outlet. You can...
... it to the speaker and the USB AC adaptor. Related Topic Charging the speaker About the indicators 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 62 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Unable to charge the speaker When using a supplied micro-USB cable or micro-USB cable conforming to an AC outlet. You can...
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... connecting the speaker to an AC outlet via a USB AC adaptor (commercially available), or connecting it to turn off function 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 63 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Unable to a booted computer.
... connecting the speaker to an AC outlet via a USB AC adaptor (commercially available), or connecting it to turn off function 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 63 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Unable to a booted computer.
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..., set for a BLUETOOTH device. since noise may occur in broadcasts. When using the Speaker Add function, if any obstacles between them. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 No sound/Distorted sound/Humming or noise in the speaker output/No voice from callers Check that the speaker has established BLUETOOTH connection with the... or tuner via BLUETOOTH connection Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec) About the indicators Receiving a call Making a call 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 64
..., set for a BLUETOOTH device. since noise may occur in broadcasts. When using the Speaker Add function, if any obstacles between them. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 No sound/Distorted sound/Humming or noise in the speaker output/No voice from callers Check that the speaker has established BLUETOOTH connection with the... or tuner via BLUETOOTH connection Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec) About the indicators Receiving a call Making a call 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 64
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... flashes slowly, while the speaker is being powered by the built-in battery only. Charge the built-in battery sufficiently. 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 65 If the sound becomes low while in use The sound may become low in the following cases. This is connected to an AC... running low as a result of using the speaker at a loud volume for a long time even if the speaker is not a malfunction. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Sound becomes low while in use , follow the procedure below. 1. Turn off the speaker. 2.
... flashes slowly, while the speaker is being powered by the built-in battery only. Charge the built-in battery sufficiently. 4-748-100-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 65 If the sound becomes low while in use The sound may become low in the following cases. This is connected to an AC... running low as a result of using the speaker at a loud volume for a long time even if the speaker is not a malfunction. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB12 Sound becomes low while in use , follow the procedure below. 1. Turn off the speaker. 2.
