Reference Guide
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... the receiving antenna. --Increase the separation between devices. *3 Codec: Audio signal compression and conversion format *4 Subband Codec *5 Advanced Audio Coding Microphone Type MEMS (Micro Electronics Mechanical System) Type Directional characteristic Omni directional Effective frequency range 100 Hz - 8,000 Hz Number of microphones Mic × 2 General DC OUT USB jack (for charging the battery of a connected device) (5 V, Max.1.5 A) Power DC 12 V (using the supplied AC adaptor connected to...
... the receiving antenna. --Increase the separation between devices. *3 Codec: Audio signal compression and conversion format *4 Subband Codec *5 Advanced Audio Coding Microphone Type MEMS (Micro Electronics Mechanical System) Type Directional characteristic Omni directional Effective frequency range 100 Hz - 8,000 Hz Number of microphones Mic × 2 General DC OUT USB jack (for charging the battery of a connected device) (5 V, Max.1.5 A) Power DC 12 V (using the supplied AC adaptor connected to...
Operating Instructions
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... SSIDs. Note The (BLUETOOTH)/ complete. According your service, you connect the unit to use 3 Set up your unit for the first time. *² 05 00 *¹ 2 Close the cap firmly. Be sure to the operating instructions supplied with app. https://www.google.com/cast/setup/ Google Home Help Guide web document for a PC/smartphone http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-xb501g/h_zz/ *³ Cap...
... SSIDs. Note The (BLUETOOTH)/ complete. According your service, you connect the unit to use 3 Set up your unit for the first time. *² 05 00 *¹ 2 Close the cap firmly. Be sure to the operating instructions supplied with app. https://www.google.com/cast/setup/ Google Home Help Guide web document for a PC/smartphone http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-xb501g/h_zz/ *³ Cap...
Operating Instructions
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... troubleshooting information. FAQ Do you set up for tripod attachment (on the bottom surface) USB Type-C™ connector DC IN 12V connector Cap *¹ The + (volume) button and the (play ) button LINK indicator CHARGE indicator volume) buttons LIVE button with indicator LIGHT button Turns on /off ) button BATTERY button Built-in pairing mode, the (BLUETOOTH...
... troubleshooting information. FAQ Do you set up for tripod attachment (on the bottom surface) USB Type-C™ connector DC IN 12V connector Cap *¹ The + (volume) button and the (play ) button LINK indicator CHARGE indicator volume) buttons LIVE button with indicator LIGHT button Turns on /off ) button BATTERY button Built-in pairing mode, the (BLUETOOTH...
Help Guide
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Select a topic from the navigation pane. Design and specifications are subject to an AC outlet Turning the power on Turning the power off Charging USB devices such as smartphones Lighting function Turning on/off the speaker's light (Lighting function) Using Google Assistant 1 Getting started Parts and controls Installing the Google Home app and making the initial settings Changing your Google Assistant language Power source/charging Connecting the speaker to change without notice. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G The following explains how to use this speaker.
Select a topic from the navigation pane. Design and specifications are subject to an AC outlet Turning the power on Turning the power off Charging USB devices such as smartphones Lighting function Turning on/off the speaker's light (Lighting function) Using Google Assistant 1 Getting started Parts and controls Installing the Google Home app and making the initial settings Changing your Google Assistant language Power source/charging Connecting the speaker to change without notice. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G The following explains how to use this speaker.
Help Guide
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... Google Assistant setup is complete. 10. (microphone off) button 11. USB Type-C™ connector This connector supports 2-way charging. BATTERY button 12. Lighting 15. Screw hole for tripod attachment (on the bottom surface) Designed for charging this speaker or an external device. DC IN 12V connector 18. Built-in length. Cap The cap plays a very important role in an adequate direction. 16...
... Google Assistant setup is complete. 10. (microphone off) button 11. USB Type-C™ connector This connector supports 2-way charging. BATTERY button 12. Lighting 15. Screw hole for tripod attachment (on the bottom surface) Designed for charging this speaker or an external device. DC IN 12V connector 18. Built-in length. Cap The cap plays a very important role in an adequate direction. 16...
Help Guide
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... Google Play or App Store from the smartphone/iPhone. On the iPhone*, activate the BLUETOOTH function. Depending on the power. For details, visit the website at https://www.google.com/cast/setup/. 3 Place the speaker as close to create an account in to the account beforehand. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G Installing the Google Home app and making the initial settings To use your speaker, you first need to...
... Google Play or App Store from the smartphone/iPhone. On the iPhone*, activate the BLUETOOTH function. Depending on the power. For details, visit the website at https://www.google.com/cast/setup/. 3 Place the speaker as close to create an account in to the account beforehand. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G Installing the Google Home app and making the initial settings To use your speaker, you first need to...
Help Guide
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...-11(3) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 7 PAIRING button and the NFC function are disabled before the Google Assistant setup is Use of the Wi-Fi 5 GHz band is restricted to the operating instructions supplied with the wireless LAN router. For details on the wireless LAN settings, refer to indoors only. Hint You can change your Google Assistant language Note The (BLUETOOTH) button/ complete...
...-11(3) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 7 PAIRING button and the NFC function are disabled before the Google Assistant setup is Use of the Wi-Fi 5 GHz band is restricted to the operating instructions supplied with the wireless LAN router. For details on the wireless LAN settings, refer to indoors only. Hint You can change your Google Assistant language Note The (BLUETOOTH) button/ complete...
Help Guide
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... to the volume, songs played, surrounding temperature, and usage conditions. The lighting function is set to on . (factory default settings) The Sound Mode is set to EXTRA BASS. (factory default settings) About 3 hours The volume level of the speaker is set to EXTRA BASS. (factory default settings) The built-in battery life above is measured using the BLUETOOTH or the Wi-Fi connection) About 16 hours The volume level of the speaker is set to...
... to the volume, songs played, surrounding temperature, and usage conditions. The lighting function is set to on . (factory default settings) The Sound Mode is set to EXTRA BASS. (factory default settings) About 3 hours The volume level of the speaker is set to EXTRA BASS. (factory default settings) The built-in battery life above is measured using the BLUETOOTH or the Wi-Fi connection) About 16 hours The volume level of the speaker is set to...
Help Guide
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... battery can charge a USB device, such as a smartphone or iPhone to the USB Type-C™ connector using a USB TypeC™ cable (commercially available). Depending on 4-739-042-11(3) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 14 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G Charging USB devices such as smartphones You can supply power to a USB device. 1 Connect a USB device such as a smartphone or iPhone, by connecting it to the speaker with a USB cable...
... battery can charge a USB device, such as a smartphone or iPhone to the USB Type-C™ connector using a USB TypeC™ cable (commercially available). Depending on 4-739-042-11(3) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 14 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G Charging USB devices such as smartphones You can supply power to a USB device. 1 Connect a USB device such as a smartphone or iPhone, by connecting it to the speaker with a USB cable...
Help Guide
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G Talking to your Google Assistant You can change your Google Assistant language Note When the alarm/timer settings are specified on Google Assistant, do not turn off , the alarm/timer may fail to any voice commands 4-739-042-11(3) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 17 Changing your Google Assistant language. Then, the speaker will perform the Google...
Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G Talking to your Google Assistant You can change your Google Assistant language Note When the alarm/timer settings are specified on Google Assistant, do not turn off , the alarm/timer may fail to any voice commands 4-739-042-11(3) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 17 Changing your Google Assistant language. Then, the speaker will perform the Google...
Help Guide
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... band Press and hold the LIVE button and the LIGHT button simultaneously until the LINK indicator flashes in green (about 4 seconds). Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G Disabling the Wi-Fi 5 GHz band Depending on the wireless LAN settings, refer to disable the Wi-Fi 5 GHz band on this speaker. Follow the instructions below to the operating instructions supplied with the wireless LAN router.
... band Press and hold the LIVE button and the LIGHT button simultaneously until the LINK indicator flashes in green (about 4 seconds). Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G Disabling the Wi-Fi 5 GHz band Depending on the wireless LAN settings, refer to disable the Wi-Fi 5 GHz band on this speaker. Follow the instructions below to the operating instructions supplied with the wireless LAN router.
Help Guide
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... the AC adaptor (supplied) or charge the built-in BLUETOOTH pairing mode. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH® devices When pairing with two or more BLUETOOTH devices, perform the following : Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 m (3 ft) from the speaker. Before operating the speaker, be called "Passcode," "PIN code," "PIN number" or "Password." 3 Follow the instructions on the BLUETOOTH device. Stop playback on the BLUETOOTH device screen to do...
... the AC adaptor (supplied) or charge the built-in BLUETOOTH pairing mode. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH® devices When pairing with two or more BLUETOOTH devices, perform the following : Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 m (3 ft) from the speaker. Before operating the speaker, be called "Passcode," "PIN code," "PIN number" or "Password." 3 Follow the instructions on the BLUETOOTH device. Stop playback on the BLUETOOTH device screen to do...
Help Guide
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...; 4.1 or later installed Compatible WALKMAN® models NFC-compatible WALKMAN® models* * Even if your WALKMAN® is powered, the speaker starts pairing and proceeds to avoid sudden loud sound output from the speaker. Cancel the screen lock on the device. 1 Set the NFC function of the device and speaker to a BLUETOOTH connection. can be able to establish a BLUETOOTH connection. 21 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by...
...; 4.1 or later installed Compatible WALKMAN® models NFC-compatible WALKMAN® models* * Even if your WALKMAN® is powered, the speaker starts pairing and proceeds to avoid sudden loud sound output from the speaker. Cancel the screen lock on the device. 1 Set the NFC function of the device and speaker to a BLUETOOTH connection. can be able to establish a BLUETOOTH connection. 21 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by...
Help Guide
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... to mutually register the information on . The (power) indicator lights up in BLUETOOTH adaptor, refer to the operating instructions of your computer. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G Connecting with a computer via the AC adaptor (supplied) or a USB AC adaptor (commercially available), or charge the built-in battery sufficiently. Supported operation systems macOS High Sierra (version 10.13) Do the following topic. Set the speaker of your computer...
... to mutually register the information on . The (power) indicator lights up in BLUETOOTH adaptor, refer to the operating instructions of your computer. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G Connecting with a computer via the AC adaptor (supplied) or a USB AC adaptor (commercially available), or charge the built-in battery sufficiently. Supported operation systems macOS High Sierra (version 10.13) Do the following topic. Set the speaker of your computer...
Help Guide
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...-quality audio contents wirelessly. Press it again to the operating instructions supplied with the speaker. 2 Start playing music on the BLUETOOTH device. 3 Adjust the volume by the speaker via a BLUETOOTH connection if it by pressing the -/+ (volume) buttons on the speaker or operating the BLUETOOTH device. AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) Enables you to adjust the volume and operate to play, pause or skip to the beginning of a BLUETOOTH device and operate it supports the following operations. Skip...
...-quality audio contents wirelessly. Press it again to the operating instructions supplied with the speaker. 2 Start playing music on the BLUETOOTH device. 3 Adjust the volume by the speaker via a BLUETOOTH connection if it by pressing the -/+ (volume) buttons on the speaker or operating the BLUETOOTH device. AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) Enables you to adjust the volume and operate to play, pause or skip to the beginning of a BLUETOOTH device and operate it supports the following operations. Skip...
Help Guide
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... finish playing music with the device. Touch the NFC-compatible device on the BLUETOOTH device. Related Topic Turning the power off the BLUETOOTH function on the BLUETOOTH device. Turn off 4-739-042-11(3) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 35 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) When you finish playing music, the BLUETOOTH connection may terminate automatically depending on the N-mark symbol of the following operations to terminate the BLUETOOTH connection.
... finish playing music with the device. Touch the NFC-compatible device on the BLUETOOTH device. Related Topic Turning the power off the BLUETOOTH function on the BLUETOOTH device. Turn off 4-739-042-11(3) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 35 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) When you finish playing music, the BLUETOOTH connection may terminate automatically depending on the N-mark symbol of the following operations to terminate the BLUETOOTH connection.
Help Guide
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....sony.net/smcqa/ Operations that "Sony | Music Center" and "Music Center for controlling Sony audio devices which are different apps. Be aware that can be performed on a speaker with "Sony | Music Center" Sound quality setting and equalizer adjustment Built-in battery level indication Lighting (Illumination) setting (switching the lighting mode) Confirmation on the software version of the app may change without notice. The specifications and design of the speaker Hint What you can control with "Sony | Music Center" using your smartphone/iPhone. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G...
....sony.net/smcqa/ Operations that "Sony | Music Center" and "Music Center for controlling Sony audio devices which are different apps. Be aware that can be performed on a speaker with "Sony | Music Center" Sound quality setting and equalizer adjustment Built-in battery level indication Lighting (Illumination) setting (switching the lighting mode) Confirmation on the software version of the app may change without notice. The specifications and design of the speaker Hint What you can control with "Sony | Music Center" using your smartphone/iPhone. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G...
Help Guide
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.... 1 Download "Sony | Music Center" from Google Play or the App Store and install it. 2 When the installation is a problem such as no sound being emitted, uninstall "Sony | Music Center" and try to connect via BLUETOOTH again. Note Be sure to Google Play or the App Store. Be aware that "Sony | Music Center" and "Music Center for PC" are different apps. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G Installing "Sony | Music Center" Install "Sony | Music Center" on your smartphone, iPhone, etc. If you can do with "Sony | Music Center...
.... 1 Download "Sony | Music Center" from Google Play or the App Store and install it. 2 When the installation is a problem such as no sound being emitted, uninstall "Sony | Music Center" and try to connect via BLUETOOTH again. Note Be sure to Google Play or the App Store. Be aware that "Sony | Music Center" and "Music Center for PC" are different apps. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G Installing "Sony | Music Center" Install "Sony | Music Center" on your smartphone, iPhone, etc. If you can do with "Sony | Music Center...
Help Guide
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... No connection information is being initialized. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G About the indicators (power) indicator Turns off The speaker is not a malfunction. This is turned off. The EXTRA BASS mode or LIVE SOUND mode is running at the lowest or highest level, the indicator flashes 3 times. If the CHARGE indicator flashes 3 times and goes off The speaker has completed charging. The speaker is set . The speaker has a charging error...
... No connection information is being initialized. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G About the indicators (power) indicator Turns off The speaker is not a malfunction. This is turned off. The EXTRA BASS mode or LIVE SOUND mode is running at the lowest or highest level, the indicator flashes 3 times. If the CHARGE indicator flashes 3 times and goes off The speaker has completed charging. The speaker is set . The speaker has a charging error...
Help Guide
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... If none of the above works, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Press and hold the (power) button on the speaker for charging. Initialize the speaker. Use the supplied AC adaptor for about 8 seconds. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G When you have an issue Do the following before you request a repair service. Charge the speaker. Visit our customer support home page. Read the relevant instruction and troubleshooting topics in battery.
... If none of the above works, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Press and hold the (power) button on the speaker for charging. Initialize the speaker. Use the supplied AC adaptor for about 8 seconds. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB501G When you have an issue Do the following before you request a repair service. Charge the speaker. Visit our customer support home page. Read the relevant instruction and troubleshooting topics in battery.
