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Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) The following explains how to use this speaker. The content referenced in the Operating Instructions is described in detail through the following links. Connecting by using the browser on your PC (Wi-Fi network, Modern UI) This section explains how - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 2
in your PC or mobile phone, or from music streaming services, in different rooms with high sound quality. USB connection (USB port, Walkman compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats) Connect a Walkman to the USB port. USB connection (USB port, Xperia compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 3
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 Checking the battery level Setting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 4
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 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 5
a USB cable Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection) Connecting via an audio cable (with stereo mini plugs) Listening to music from an Internet music service Without a Wi-Fi network (PC) Connecting via a USB cable Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection) Without a Wi-Fi network - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 6
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 Walkman compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 7
(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 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 8
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 or charge the built-in battery Any button on the speaker cannot be operated The speaker has entered the standby mode or BLUETOOTH/Network standby - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 9
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 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 10
update via the Internet Update method 2: Manual update via the Internet Searching the latest software via a network connection Reset Using the RESET button Initializing the speaker Disposal and transfer Disposing of or giving away this speaker 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 11
Of Contents Help Guide SRS-HG1...i Connecting the speaker to a Wi-Fi network using a PC connected wirelessly ( Modern UI)...1 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using a PC connected wirelessly (Windows 7/ Windows 8.1)...5 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using a PC connected wirelessly (Mac 9 Connecting to - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 12
standby mode 61 Speaker settings...iii Help Guide | Setting the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode 63 Help Guide | Checking the battery level 65 Help Guide | Setting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality ( Codec)...67 Help Guide | Connecting via a USB cable 69 Help Guide | Making a wireless - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 13
a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices 97 Help Guide | Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device 99 Help Guide | Pairing and connecting with a PC (Windows 8.1 102 Help Guide | Pairing and connecting with a PC (Windows 7 110 BLUETOOTH connection (pairing v Help Guide | Connecting with - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 14
(Media Go with SongPal operation)...153 Help Guide | Listening to music with the Music application (Xperia 158 Help Guide | Listening to an Internet music service (Spotify 161 Help Guide | Listening to music on a device via a BLUETOOTH connection 163 BLUETOOTH...vii Help Guide | Terminating - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 15
Guide | Customer support websites 215 Troubleshooting...viii Help Guide | What can I do to solve a problem 216 Power supply...viii Help Guide | Unable to turn on the speaker or charge the built-in battery 217 Help Guide | Any button on the speaker cannot be operated 218 Help Guide | The speaker - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 16
| Playback does not start 236 BLUETOOTH...ix Help Guide | Smartphone, iPhone, etc. cannot be paired 237 Help Guide | Unable to connect the speaker to a BLUETOOTH device with One-touch (NFC)...238 Help Guide | There is no sound (BLUETOOTH 239 Help Guide | Distorted sound/humming or noise from the - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 17
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Connecting the speaker to a Wi-Fi network using a PC connected wirelessly (Modern UI) Note that the speaker should be initialized to the factory default for this connection. All BLUETOOTH device registration (pairing) information is deleted. To use - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 18
the charms, then select [Settings]. In the case of a touch panel, display the charms by swiping from the right side of the screen to the center, then select [Settings]. 2. Select or . 3. Select [h.ear go (SRS-HG1)] from the network list. 5 Display the [Sony Network Device Settings] screen. 1. Launch - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 19
lights up in orange. When the Wi-Fi connection is completed, the LINK indicator lights up in orange. It may take more than a minute for the LINK indicator to light up. The connection is complete. 10 Connect the PC to the wireless router to be used. Hint If you want to set a fixed IP address - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 20
When the connection of the speaker to your Wi-Fi network has completed, connect your PC to the previous destination the Wi-Fi security. When you connect the speaker to a Wi-Fi network for the first time after purchase, the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode is turned on automatically. 4-589-712-11(2) - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 21
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using a PC connected wirelessly (Windows 7/Windows 8.1) Note that the speaker should be initialized to the factory default for this connection. All BLUETOOTH device registration (pairing) information is deleted. To use - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 22
click or tap the desktop on the Start screen. 2. Select or on the right-bottom of the screen. 3. Select [h.ear go (SRS-HG1)] from the network list. 5 Display the [Sony Network Device Settings] screen. 1. Launch a browser (Internet Explorer, etc.). 2. Enter the following URL in the address bar. http - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 23
Wi-Fi network setting, it will not be protected. The Wi-Fi network will be protected again after setting the Wi-Fi security. When you connect the speaker to a Wi-Fi network for the first time after purchase, the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode is turned on automatically. 7 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 24
Related Topic Using the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 8 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 25
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using a PC connected wirelessly (Mac) Note that the speaker should be initialized to the factory default for this connection. All BLUETOOTH device registration (pairing) information is deleted. To use the BLUETOOTH - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 26
2. Select [Open Network Preferences...]. 3. Select [h.ear go (SRS-HG1)] from the network list. 5 Display the [Sony Network Device Settings] screen. 1. Launch a browser (Safari, etc.). 2. Enter the following URL in the address bar. http://192.168.211.129 6 Select [Network Settings] from - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 27
Wi-Fi network setting, it will not be protected. The Wi-Fi network will be protected again after setting the Wi-Fi security. When you connect the speaker to a Wi-Fi network for the first time after purchase, the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode is turned on automatically. 11 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 28
Related Topic Using the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 12 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 29
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using an iPhone/iPod touch Note that the speaker should be initialized to the factory default for this connection. All BLUETOOTH device registration (pairing) information is deleted. To use the BLUETOOTH connection - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 30
up in red (standby mode), you can turn on the speaker. 3 Turn on the speaker. 4 Search for the speaker using the iPhone/iPod touch. 1. Tap [Settings]. 2. Tap [h.ear go (SRS-HG1)] from the list. 5 Perform the Wi-Fi network settings on the iPhone/iPod touch. Follow the instructions on the screen. 6 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 31
Fi network will be protected again after setting the Wi-Fi security. When you connect the speaker to a Wi-Fi network for the first time after purchase, the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode is turned on automatically. Related Topic Using the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 32
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Listening to music from an Internet streaming service (Google Cast) You can enjoy music from various streaming services offered on the internet via your smartphone, iPhone, etc. with SongPal installed. You need to download a Google Cast-enabled - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 33
-enabled app on your smartphone/iPhone. 7 Launch the Google Cast-enabled app. 8 Tap the Cast button, and then tap [h.ear go (SRS-HG1)]. 9 Select and start playback a track on the Google Cast-enabled app, and adjust the volume. Music will be heard from the speaker. To enjoy a more dynamic sound 17 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 34
required for certain services. An update of the device may be required. In some cases, the speaker may need to be activated by a music service. If you activated the speaker, you can use music services. Follow the instructions on the music service's application or SongPal. Services offered by third - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 35
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Listening with multiple speakers (SongPal Link) You can enjoy listening to your favorite music in various styles by wireless speaker combinations. Compatible models For more details about SongPal Link and compatible models for Wireless Surround and - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 36
Stereo) Pair two speakers together to create wider, stereo sound. Software updating information The update of this speaker is scheduled for June 2016 or later. Details are shown below. Functions to be updated Update timing Software version Personal audio system: 2.00 or later Wireless Surround - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 37
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Connecting a Walkman compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats You can connect a Walkman compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats to the speaker with the supplied micro-USB cable and an optional High-Resolution Audio USB Adaptor WM-PORT - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 38
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Connecting an Xperia compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats You can connect an Xperia compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats to the speaker with the supplied micro-USB cable and an optional cable for Xperia. The speaker receives - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 39
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Connecting a PC/Installing the driver You can connect a PC to the USB port with the supplied micro-USB cable. To play High-Resolution Audio format files The speaker is compatible with High-Resolution Audio format (192 kHz/24 bit). To play High- - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 40
Related Topic About High-Resolution Audio format files Installing Media Go or Hi-Res Audio Player to a PC Listening to music on a PC 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 24 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 41
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Connecting to a portable audio device, etc. Be sure to turn off the power of the device before making any connections. 1 Connect a device to the AUDIO IN jack with a commercially-available audio cable (with stereo mini plugs). * If you use a cable - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 42
Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) What you can do with the speaker Compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats up to 192 kHz/24 bit Music playback via a wireless connection (DLNA/BLUETOOTH) Music service support Music services and their period of availability may differ. An update - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 43
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Parts and controls Top and bottom Rear 27 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 44
(standby mode). While the speaker is turned on, press and hold until the beep sounds. The speaker is then in the pairing mode for the BLUETOOTH connection. 2. CHARGE indicator Lights up or flashes to indicate the charging status of the built-in lithium-ion battery. 3. -/+ (volume) buttons Press to - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 45
(pair) with the device, and make a BLUETOOTH connection. 12 Grille detachment lever . Removes the front speaker grille. 13 RESET button . Push to reset the speaker. If the speaker cannot be turned on or operated, pushing the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a pin, may resolve problems - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 46
after the beep sound from the speaker*2. If your wireless router has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup™(WPS) button (AOSS), you can connect to the Wi-Fi network by this method. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your wireless router. *1 Available when updating your speaker's pre - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 47
. Personal audio system (h.ear go (SRS-HG1)) (1) USB AC adaptor (1) Micro-USB cable (1) AC power cord* Conversion adaptor* Operating Instructions (Warranty Card*) (1) Provides important safety information, BLUETOOTH connection method, troubleshooting, etc. Reference Guide* Provides important safety - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 48
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Connecting to an AC outlet You can operate the speaker by connecting to the AC outlet with the supplied USB AC adaptor or by using the built-in lithium-ion battery (rechargeable). Before using the speaker for the first time, be sure to charge the - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 49
lights up in red, the speaker is not turned on by pressing the (power)/ PAIRING button. Charge the battery before use, otherwise the power will not turn on. If the battery life is low, the speaker is not turned on immediately even when connected the USB AC adaptor. Charge the battery at least 1 hour - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 50
h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Turning the power on 1 Press the (power)/ PAIRING button. The (power) indicator lights up in green. Hint The LINK indicator may also begin to flash when the speaker is turned on. It may take a while before the speaker turns on. When you turn on the speaker in the BLUETOOTH/Network - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 51
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Turning the power off (standby mode) 1 Press the (power)/ PAIRING button. The (power) indicator flashes slowly in green. When the indicator lights up in red, the speaker enters the standby mode. Hint If you turn off the speaker when it is connected - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 52
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Using the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode If the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode is on, the speaker turns on when a BLUETOOTH device or network device is operated. The BLUETOOTH or network connection then starts. When you turn on the speaker in the - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 53
standby mode can be set only when the speaker is connected to an AC outlet via the USB AC adaptor (supplied). When the speaker is being powered by the built-in battery only, the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode is not available. Related Topic Turning the power off (standby mode) Setting the auto - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 54
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Auto standby mode The speaker automatically enters the standby mode or switches to the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode if the speaker remains in any of the following states for about 15 minutes. No operation of the speaker No connect/disconnect - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 55
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) How to use the SongPal screen SongPal is an application for controlling Sony audio devices which are devices using SongPal Link. You can select sound sources for playback. Also, you can make various sound/network settings of an audio device. 39 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 56
Note The screens above are the display examples. The actual display may differ. What you can control with SongPal varies depending on the connected device. Related Topic What you can do with SongPal 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 40 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 57
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) What you can do with SongPal SongPal is an application for controlling Sony audio devices which are compatible with SongPal, by your smartphone, iPhone, etc. Search for SongPal at Google Play or the App Store and download it - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 58
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using SongPal (Smartphone) You can connect the speaker to a Wi-Fi network using SongPal installed on your smartphone. First, make a BLUETOOTH connection between the speaker and the smartphone. Then configure the Wi-Fi - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 59
responds (it may take a few seconds). Then go to step . 7 If your smartphone is not NFC-compatible, make the BLUETOOTH connection between the speaker and the smartphone. 1. Turn on the BLUETOOTH function of your smartphone. 2. Tap [Bluetooth settings] on the SongPal screen of your smartphone - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 60
heard. The BLUETOOTH indicator begins to flash quickly, and the speaker enters the pairing mode. 5. Tap [h.ear go (SRS-HG1)] on the SongPal screen of your smartphone. If [h.ear go (SRS-HG1)] is not displayed, search for the device. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your smartphone - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 61
8 Check that the BLUETOOTH indicator on the speaker is changed to lit from flashing. When the BLUETOOTH connection is established, the BLUETOOTH indicator stays lit. 9 Configure the Wi-Fi network settings by your smartphone, following the on-screen instructions of SongPal. If a password is required, - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 62
to pay a communication fee, depending on your Internet contract. When you connect the speaker to a Wi-Fi network for the first time after purchase, or after you initialize the speaker, the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode is turned on automatically. Related Topic Setting the auto standby mode Standby - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 63
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using SongPal (iPhone/iPod touch) You can connect the speaker to a Wi-Fi network using SongPal installed on your iPhone/iPod touch. First, make a BLUETOOTH connection between the speaker and the iPhone/iPod touch. Then - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 64
When you turn on the speaker for the first time after purchase, pairing information is not stored in the speaker. In this case, by only placing the speaker in the BLUETOOTH mode, the BLUETOOTH indicator will begin to flash quickly and the speaker will enter the pairing mode automatically. Then go to - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 65
3. Tap [ ] to display [ ]. 4. Tap [h.ear go (SRS-HG1)]. 7 Check that the BLUETOOTH indicator on the speaker is changed to lit from flashing. When the BLUETOOTH connection is established, the BLUETOOTH indicator stays lit. 49 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 66
8 Configure the Wi-Fi network settings, following the on-screen instructions of SongPal. 1. Tap [SongPal] on your iPhone/iPod touch to start up the application.. Follow the instructions on the screen. SongPal 2. When the following screen is displayed, tap [OK]. 3. If [Share Wi-Fi Settings?] is - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 67
to pay a communication fee, depending on your Internet contract. When you connect the speaker to a Wi-Fi network for the first time after purchase, or after you initialize the speaker, the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode is turned on automatically. Related Topic Setting the auto standby mode Standby - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 68
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Listening to music on a PC via a Wi-Fi network You can use a smartphone, iPhone, etc. with Topic below. 2 Tap [SongPal] on your smartphone, iPhone, etc. to start up the application. SongPal 3 Tap [h.ear go (SRS-HG1)]. 4 Tap [Home Network]. 52 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 69
server registered for your PC, by following the on-screen instruction of SongPal. 6 Select a song from the list and start playback. Music in your PC will be heard from the speaker. To enjoy a more dynamic sound Pull the lever on the bottom of the speaker in the direction of the arrow shown in the - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 70
grille, do not touch the exposed part of the speaker (speaker units), and keep the removed grille on a flat surface to prevent distortion. Related Topic DLNA ( as a controller (Windows 8.1) Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 7) 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 54 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 71
. Connect the speaker and your smartphone, iPhone, etc. to the same SSID of your wireless router. The LINK indicator lights up in orange when the speaker is connected to your network. 2 Tap [SongPal] on your smartphone, iPhone, etc. to start up the application. SongPal 3 Tap [h.ear go (SRS-HG1 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 72
Start playing back music on your smartphone, iPhone, etc., and adjust the volume. Music will be heard from the speaker. To enjoy a more dynamic sound Pull the lever on the bottom of the speaker in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration below to remove the grille.* * After removing the - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 73
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Listening to music of the device connected to the USB port You can use a smartphone, iPhone, etc. with SongPal installed as a remote control to select the PC, Walkman, or Xperia connected to the USB port of the speaker. Operate the connected device - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 74
on the PC. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC. To enjoy a more dynamic sound Pull the lever on the bottom of the speaker in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration below to remove the grille.* * After removing the speaker grille, do not touch the exposed part of - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 75
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Setting the sound quality You can easily customize the sound quality of the speaker by using your smartphone, iPhone, etc. with Songpal installed. The specification and design of the application may change without notice. 1 Tap [SongPal] on your - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 76
]. 5 Select the desired setting and set the sound quality. You can set the following sound settings. ClearAudio+ You can enjoy ClearAudio+ mode (Sony-recommended sound quality). ClearAudio+ mode is set as the default. Equalizer You can set the sound quality according to the music genre. DSEE HX This - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 77
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Setting the auto standby mode You can turn on/off the auto standby mode of the speaker, using SongPal installed on your smartphone, iPhone, etc. The specification and design of the application may change without notice. 1 Tap [SongPal] on your - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 78
not enter the standby mode or BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode automatically. When the auto standby mode is turned off, press the (power)/ PAIRING button on the speaker to turn off the speaker. Related Topic Auto standby mode Standby mode differences 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 62 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 79
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Setting the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode You can turn on/off the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode of the speaker, using SongPal installed on your smartphone, iPhone, etc. The specification and design of the application may change without notice. 1 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 80
4 Tap [System]. 5 Tap [Network Standby]. Set the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode to on/off. 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 64 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 81
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Checking the battery level You can check the battery level of the speaker using the SongPal installed on your smartphone, iPhone, etc. The specification and design of the application may change without notice. 1 Tap [SongPal] on your smartphone, - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 82
4 Tap [Power Option]. 5 Check [Battery Level] on the screen. The battery level of the speaker is displayed. 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 66 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 83
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Setting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec) You can select the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality of the speaker, using SongPal installed on your smartphone, iPhone, etc. The specification and design of the application - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 84
and SBC. SBC: SBC is selected. Note If the playback quality setting is changed with the speaker turned on, the BLUETOOTH connection is terminated. In this case, connect the BLUETOOTH device manually again. After reconnecting, the playback quality is switched. You may also need to adjust the settings - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 85
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Connecting via a USB cable Operate an application such as Media Go to play back music. This connection method is suitable for playing back high-resolution audio files. 1. Connecting a PC/Installing the driver 2. Installing Media Go or Hi-Res Audio - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 86
Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection) Confirm that your PC is equipped with the BLUETOOTH function. 1. Making a BLUETOOTH connection between your PC and the speaker by using the following methods Pairing a device to connect to the speaker - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 87
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Using Media Go Listen to music stored on the PC from the speaker via a Wi-Fi network. 1. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network 2. Listening to music via Media Go Operating Media Go via SongPal A smarphone, iPhone, etc. with SongPal installed is used. First - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 88
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Using Windows Media Player (Windows 7 or later) Operate Windows Media Player on your PC to listen to music from the speaker via a Wi-Fi network. 1. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network 2. Setting your PC as a DLNA controller (Windows 8.1)/(Windows 7) 3. - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 89
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Using other music playback software If you want to use the server function to listen to the music files stored on your PC from the speaker via a network, move or copy music files to the library of "Media Go" or "Hi-Res Audio Player." Note If you - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 90
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection) Confirm that your smartphone is equipped with the BLUETOOTH function. 1. Making a BLUETOOTH connection between your smartphone and the speaker by using the following methods Pairing and connecting - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 91
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Connecting via an audio cable (with stereo mini plugs) A commercially-available cable (with stereo mini plugs) is required. 1. Connecting a smartphone 2. Listening to music via a music playback application 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 92
h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Using the Music application (Xperia only) Make sure that the Music application (WALKMAN application) is pre-installed in your Xperia. 1. Connect your Xperia to your wireless router. For details on connecting your Xperia to your wireless router, refer to the operating instructions - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 93
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Using SongPal Use your smartphone, iPhone, etc. with SongPal installed. 1. Connecting the speaker to a Wi-Fi network, using SongPal 2. Listening to music via SongPal 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 77 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 94
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Connecting via a USB cable A dedicated cable (not supplied) is required. This connection method is suitable for playing back high-resolution audio files. 1. Connecting an Xperia compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats 2. Listening to music - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 95
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection) Check whether your iPhone/iPod touch is equipped with the BLUETOOTH function. 1. Making a BLUETOOTH connection between your iPhone/iPod touch and the speaker by using the following methods Pairing - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 96
Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Connecting via an audio cable (with stereo mini plugs) A commercially-available cable (with stereo mini plugs) is required. 1. Connecting an iPhone/iPod touch 2. Listening to music via a music playback application 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 97
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Using SongPal Use your iPhone/iPod touch with SongPal installed. 1. Connecting the speaker to a Wi-Fi network, using SongPal 2. Listening to music via SongPal 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 81 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 98
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection) Confirm that your Walkman is equipped with the BLUETOOTH function. 1. Making a BLUETOOTH connection between your Walkman and the speaker by using the following methods Pairing and connecting with - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 99
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Connecting via an audio cable (with stereo mini plugs) A commercially-available cable (with stereo mini plugs) is required. 1. Connecting a Walkman 2. Listening to music via a music playback application 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 100
go (SRS-HG1) Connecting via a USB cable An optional High-Resolution Audio USB Adaptor WM-PORT cable* is required. This connection method is suitable for playing back high-resolution audio files. * Optional High-Resolution Audio USB Adaptor WM-PORT Cable can be ordered from your nearest Sony Service - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 101
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection) Confirm that your Walkman is equipped with the BLUETOOTH function. 1. Making a BLUETOOTH connection between your Walkman and the speaker by using the following methods Pairing and connecting with - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 102
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Connecting via an audio cable (with stereo mini plugs) A commercially-available cable (with stereo mini plugs) is required. 1. Connecting a Walkman 2. Listening to music via a music playback application 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 103
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Connecting via a USB cable 1. Connecting a PC/Installing the driver 2. Receiving music services on the PC 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 87 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 104
Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection) Confirm that your PC is equipped with the BLUETOOTH function. 1. Making a BLUETOOTH connection between your PC and the speaker by using the following methods Pairing a device to connect to the speaker - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 105
h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Making a wireless connection (BLUETOOTH connection) Make sure whether your smartphone, iPhone, etc. is equipped with the BLUETOOTH function. 1. Making a BLUETOOTH connection between your smartphone, iPhone, etc. and the speaker by using the following methods Pairing and connecting - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 106
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Using SongPal (Google Cast) A smartphone, iPhone, etc. with SongPal installed is required. You can listen to music services from the speaker via a Google Cast-enabled app. 1. Connecting the speaker to a Wi-Fi network using SongPal (smartphone)/( - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 107
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Selecting the Wi-Fi network connection method Select the appropriate connection method for your network environment from below. Do the following before starting. Check that the Wi-Fi network function is turned on. If the NETWORK indicator flashes - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 108
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using SongPal (iPhone/iPod touch) Checking the Wi-Fi signal strength (reception sensitivity) 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 92 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 109
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) You can listen to music stored in a DLNA server (such as a PC) on a home network using the speaker. By connecting DLNA-compatible digital devices with each other on the network, you can play back music stored - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 110
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button of the wireless router If your wireless router has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button, you can connect to the Wi-Fi network by this method. To check if your wireless - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 111
Wi-Fi connection, then try connecting again. Note When you connect the speaker to a Wi-Fi network for the first time after purchase, or after you initialize the speaker, the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode is turned on automatically. Related Topic Using the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode Updating the - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 112
Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Disabling the Wi-Fi network function and BLUETOOTH network function To use the speaker outdoors, set the Wi-Fi network function or BLUETOOTH/Network function to OFF. While pressing and holding the SET UP button on the rear of the speaker when the speaker is turned on - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 113
or charge the battery sufficiently. Prepare the operating instructions supplied with the BLUETOOTH device for reference. Turn down the volume of the BLUETOOTH device. Stop playback on the BLUETOOTH device to avoid sudden loud sound output from the speaker. Pairing the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 114
has been deleted from the BLUETOOTH device. The speaker is initialized. All pairing information will be deleted. If you initialize the speaker, it may not be able to connect your iPhone/iPod touch or PC. In this case, erase the pairing information of the speaker on your iPhone/iPod touch or PC - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 115
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device Pairing is the process required to mutually register the information on BLUETOOTH devices to be connected wirelessly. It is necessary to pair a device with the speaker to be able to make a BLUETOOTH - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 116
indicator begins to flash quickly, and the speaker enters the pairing mode. 4 Perform the pairing procedure on the BLUETOOTH device to detect the speaker. When a list of detected devices appears on the display of the BLUETOOTH device, select [h.ear go (SRS-HG1)]. If a passkey* is required on the - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 117
playback on the BLUETOOTH device and turn down the volume of the device beforehand. When pairing is completed, loud sound may output from the speaker. Otherwise, you may experience sudden loud sound from the speaker when music is played back for the first time after pairing. The pairing mode of the - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 118
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Pairing and connecting with a PC (Windows 8.1) Pairing is the process required to mutually register the information on BLUETOOTH devices to be connected wirelessly. It is necessary to pair a device with the speaker to be able to make a BLUETOOTH - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 119
3. When the [Settings] charms are displayed, click [Control Panel]. 4. When [All Control Panel Items] is displayed, select [Device and printer]. If the [Control Panel] screen is displayed instead of [All Control Panel Items], select [Large icons] or [Small icons] from [View by] on the upper right of - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 120
the speaker. In this case, by only placing the speaker in the BLUETOOTH mode, the BLUETOOTH indicator will begin to flash quickly and the speaker will enter the pairing mode automatically. Then go to step . When you turn on the BLUETOOTH mode, the speaker will try to make a BLUETOOTH connection with - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 121
1. Click [Add a device]. 2. Click [h.ear go (SRS-HG1)], and then click [Next]. If a passkey* is required, enter "0000." If [h.ear go (SRS-HG1)] does not appear on the screen, repeat the procedure from step . * A passkey may be called "Passcode," "PIN code," "PIN number" or "Password." 3. When the - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 122
case, turn on the speaker again. 4. Right-click [h.ear go (SRS-HG1)] of [Device], and then select [Sound Settings] from the displayed menu. 5. Check [h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Stereo] on the [Sound] screen. If [h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Stereo] has a checkmark (green), go to step . If [h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Stereo - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 123
6. Right-click [h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Stereo], and then select [Connect] from the displayed menu. When the connection is finished, a checkmark appears on [h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Stereo] of the [Sound] screen. Go to step . If you cannot select [Connect] of [h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Stereo], select [Disable] of [ - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 124
playback from your PC. If the connection is not completed even though [h.ear go (SRS-HG1)] is displayed on the screen, place the speaker in the pairing mode to connect. Press and hold the (power)/ PAIRING button until the speaker beeps and the BLUETOOTH indicator starts flashing quickly. Hint The - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 125
playback on the BLUETOOTH device and turn down the volume of the device beforehand. When pairing is completed, loud sound may output from the speaker. Otherwise, you may experience sudden loud sound from the speaker when music is played back for the first time after pairing. The pairing mode of the - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 126
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Pairing and connecting with a PC (Windows 7) Pairing is the process required to mutually register the information on BLUETOOTH devices to be connected wirelessly. It is necessary to pair a device with the speaker to be able to make a BLUETOOTH - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 127
the speaker. In this case, by only placing the speaker in the BLUETOOTH mode, the BLUETOOTH indicator will begin to flash quickly and the speaker will enter the pairing mode automatically. Then go to step . When you turn on the BLUETOOTH mode, the speaker will try to make a BLUETOOTH connection with - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 128
and then click [Next]. If a passkey* is required, enter "0000." If [h.ear go (SRS-HG1)] does not appear on the screen, repeat the procedure from step . * A passkey may be called "Passcode," "PIN code," "PIN number" or "Password." 4. When the following - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 129
may take a time. When the driver installation takes for long time, the speaker enters the standby mode automatically. In this case, turn on the speaker again. 5. Double-click [h.ear go (SRS-HG1)] on [Devices]. 6. Click [Listen to Music]. When the connection is established, a checkmark appears. 113 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 130
function, it will be necessary to connect a commercially available BLUETOOTH adaptor to the PC. Note Stop playback on the BLUETOOTH device and turn down the volume of the device beforehand. When pairing is completed, loud sound may output from the speaker. Otherwise, you may experience sudden loud - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 131
Related Topic Listening to music on a device via a BLUETOOTH connection 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 115 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 132
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by one touch (NFC) By only touching the speaker with an NFC-compatible device such as a smartphone, pairing (registration) will be made automatically. Compatible smartphones NFC-compatible smartphones with - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 133
speaker with the device again. Hint The procedure explained above is for guidance only. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the BLUETOOTH device. You can perform pairing or connect to another BLUETOOTH device even when a BLUETOOTH connection is established. In this case - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 134
Related Topic Disconnecting the NFC-compatible device by one touch (NFC) Switching devices by one touch (NFC) Listening to music on a device via a BLUETOOTH connection 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 118 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 135
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Disconnecting the NFC-compatible device by one touch (NFC) You can disconnect the speaker from a connected NFC-compatible device such as a smartphone or Walkman by touching the speaker with it. 1 Touch the speaker with the device. Touch the device - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 136
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Switching devices by one touch (NFC) If you move an NFC-compatible device over the N-Mark part of the speaker while the speaker is connected with another BLUETOOTH device, the speaker disconnects from the BLUETOOTH device. The speaker then connects - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 137
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device The procedure explained below is for guidance only. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the BLUETOOTH device. Do the following before starting. If you have connected the speaker - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 138
sudden loud sound from the speaker when music is played back for the first time after pairing. If the speaker tries to reconnect with the last connected BLUETOOTH device, the connection may fail. In this case, turn off the BLUETOOTH function on the BLUETOOTH device, or turn off the BLUETOOTH device - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 139
ear go (SRS-HG1) Connecting with a paired PC (Windows 8.1) Do the following before starting. If you have connected the speaker with the other device, turn off the BLUETOOTH function on the device. Turn down the volume of the PC. Stop playback on the PC to avoid any sudden loud sound from the speaker - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 140
the charms that are displayed. 3. When the [Settings] charms are displayed, click [Control Panel]. 4. When [All Control Panel Items] is displayed, select [Sound]. If the [Control Panel] screen is displayed instead of [All Control Panel Items], select [Large icons] or [Small icons] from [View by] on - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 141
[h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Stereo] does not have a checkmark (green), go to step 6. If [h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Stereo] does not appear on the [Sound] screen, right-click on the [Sound] screen, and place a checkmark by [Show Disabled Devices]. 6. Right-click [h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Stereo], and then select [Connect - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 142
When the connection is finished, a checkmark appears on [h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Stereo] of the [Sound] screen. Go to step . If you cannot select [Connect] of [h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Stereo], select [Disable] of [Default Device] displayed with a checkmark (green). 126 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 143
sudden loud sound from the speaker when music is played back for the first time after pairing. If the speaker tries to reconnect with the last connected BLUETOOTH device, the connection may fail. In this case, turn off the BLUETOOTH function on the BLUETOOTH device, or turn off the BLUETOOTH device - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 144
h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Connecting with a paired PC (Windows 7) Do the following before starting. If you have connected the speaker with the other device, turn off the BLUETOOTH function on the device. Turn down the volume of the PC. Stop playback on the PC to avoid any sudden loud sound from the speaker - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 145
on [Connecting to Bluetooth service]: The connection is established. Check that the BLUETOOTH indicator is lit. If [Searching services] > [Error] appears: The speaker is connected another BLUETOOTH device. Disconnect the currently connected BLUETOOTH device by operating on it, and then go back to - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 146
sudden loud sound from the speaker when music is played back for the first time after pairing. If the speaker tries to reconnect with the last connected BLUETOOTH device, the connection may fail. In this case, turn off the BLUETOOTH function on the BLUETOOTH device, or turn off the BLUETOOTH device - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 147
Related Topic Listening to music on a device via a BLUETOOTH connection Using the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 131 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 148
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 8.1) Windows 8.1 supports DLNA1.5. A Windows of the screen to display the charms, then select [Settings]. In the case of a touch panel, display the charms by swiping from the right side - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 149
3 Select [Network]. 4 Select [Connections], and then select the icon with [Connected] using or . 133 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 150
5 Turn on [Find devices and content]. Related Topic Setting your PC for operating from a smartphone, iPhone, etc. as a controller (Windows 8.1) via a network (Windows 8.1) (Windows Media Player) Listening to music on a PC via a Wi-Fi network 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 134 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 151
Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Setting your PC for operating from a smartphone, iPhone, etc. as a controller (Windows 8.1) By operating from a controller such as smartphone, iPhone, etc. on your home network, you can enjoy music stored in a Windows 8.1 PC on your home network with the speaker. To - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 152
the [Media streaming options] screen. 4 If all devices are allowed, select [Next]. If not all devices are allowed, select [Allow All], then the [Allow All Media Devices] screen appears. Select [Allow all PCs and Media Devices]. 5 Check that [Music] is set to [Shared], then select [Next]. 6 Select [ - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 153
Related Topic Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 8.1) Listening to music on a PC via a Wi-Fi network 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 137 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 154
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 7) A or [Work network] according to the environment in which the speaker is used. 4 Follow the instructions that appear on the display according to the environment in which the speaker is used - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 155
5 Select [Change advanced sharing settings]. 6 Select [Choose media streaming options...] from [Media streaming]. 7 If [Media streaming is not turned on] appears in the [Media streaming options] screen, select [Turn on media streaming]. 8 Select [Allow All]. 139 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 156
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows 7) (Windows Media Player) Listening to music on a PC via a Wi-Fi network 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 140 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 157
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec) The "Priority on sound quality" and "Priority on stable connection" modes are available as options for selecting the playback quality of BLUETOOTH audio streaming. "Priority on sound - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 158
. In this case, reset the speaker to the "Priority on stable connection" mode by performing steps and above. When the playback quality setting is changed by using Songpal while the speaker is turned on, the BLUETOOTH connection is terminated. In this case, connect the BLUETOOTH device manually again - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 159
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Installing Media Go or Hi-Res Audio Player to a PC The software is required to play High-Resolution Audio format files on your PC with the speaker. For a Windows: Media Go or Hi-Res Audio Player For a Mac: Hi-Res Audio Player Access the following - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 160
Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows 8.1) (Windows Media Player) You can use a PC as a controller (operating device). Music can be played back by using the "Play To" function, after starting Windows Media Player. Follow the instructions - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 161
5 Right-click or tap and hold a song to be played. 6 Select [Play To] from the menu. The device list appears. 7 Tap [h.ear go (SRS-HG1)]. 145 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 162
speaker. To enjoy a more dynamic sound Pull the lever on the bottom of the speaker in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration below to remove the grille.* * After removing the speaker devices connected to the speaker. Note The rate and file format are supported, the playing back of all - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 163
Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows 7) (Windows Media Player) You can use a PC as a controller (operating device). Music stored in the PC can be played back by simple operations with the [Play To] function of Windows 7. Follow the instructions on the PC - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 164
The device list appears. 6 Tap [h.ear go (SRS-HG1)]. 7 Select a song to play and adjust the volume. The selected song will be heard from the speaker. To enjoy a more dynamic sound Pull the lever on the bottom of the speaker in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration below to remove the - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 165
control to operate devices connected to the speaker. Note The speaker can play MP3, WMA supported, the playback of all files is not guaranteed. There may be a specification change. Files with DRM (Digital Rights Management) copyright protection cannot be played on the speaker Sony Corporation 149 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 166
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Listening to music on a PC via a network (Media Go) You can share music on your PC (server function) with the free application Media Go installed on your PC. You can listen to music on your PC from the speaker via a Wi-Fi network. Install or update - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 167
the screen, and then select (Throw) from the bottom of the Media Go window. 5 Select [h.ear go (SRS-HG1)] on the Throw menu of Media Go. 6 Select a song to play and adjust the volume. The selected song will be heard from the speaker. To enjoy a more dynamic sound Pull the lever on the bottom of the - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 168
the x-app music in the library of Media Go then play back via Media Go. For details, refer to the help guide of Media Go. Before listening to music, connect your smartphone/iPhone installed with SongPal to the same network as used by the speaker and PC. The speaker can play MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 169
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Listening to music on a PC via a network (Media Go with SongPal operation) You can share music on your PC (server function) with the free application Media Go installed on your PC. You can listen to music on your PC from the speaker via a Wi-Fi - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 170
3 Start [Media Go] installed on the PC. 4 Select [Preferences...] from the [Tools] menu. 5 Select [Media Sharing] on the [Preferences...] screen. 6 Check [Library name] of [Media Sharing]. 154 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 171
You can change [Library name] to any name. Make sure that a check mark is in all three items of [Media Sharing]. 7 Start up SongPal to select music on the PC. Tap [SongPal] on your smartphone, iPhone, etc. 8 Tap [h.ear go (SRS-HG1)]. 9 Tap [Home Network]. 155 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 172
appeared on the screen. 11 Tap [Music], then select a song from the list, and start playback. The playback of the videos and photos are not supported. The selected song will be heard from the speaker. 12 Adjust the volume using SongPal. 156 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 173
app music in the library of Media Go then play back via Media Go. For details, refer to the help guide of Media Go. Before listening to music, connect your smartphone, iPhone, etc. installed with SongPal to the same network as used by the speaker and PC. The speaker can play MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 174
to the operating instructions supplied with the Xperia. Your Xperia may need to disable [Auto-select wireless option] of [Throw settings]. For details, refer to the user guide of Xperia. Update the Android OS on your Xperia to the latest version before using it with the speaker. Hint Depending on - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 175
[Music] on your Xperia. 4 Tap and [h.ear go (SRS-HG1)] on the Xperia. 5 Start playing back music on the Xperia, and adjust the volume. Music will be heard from the speaker. If playback does not start, perform the process again from step . To enjoy a more dynamic sound Pull the lever on the bottom of - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 176
part of the speaker (speaker units), and keep the removed grille on a flat surface to prevent distortion. Hint Refer to the operating instructions of your Xperia for details. For details on the use of the Android OS, refer to Help of Android OS. 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 160 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 177
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Listening to an Internet music service (Spotify) "Spotify" gives you instant access to millions of songs. The "Spotify Connect" feature lets you select music on the Spotify app and stream it on the unit. To use "Spotify Connect" feature, you need a - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 178
5 Select and start playing the music. 6 Tap the Connect icon ( ) and select the unit as the audio output device. Select the unit Hint When "Spotify Connect" is activated, the Connect icon ( ) lights up. 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 162 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 179
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Listening to music on a device via a BLUETOOTH connection You can enjoy listening to music of a BLUETOOTH device and operate it via a BLUETOOTH connection if it supports the following BLUETOOTH profiles. A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 180
audio output setting on the connected device. Note Stop playback on the BLUETOOTH device and turn down the volume of the device beforehand. When pairing is completed, loud sound may output from the speaker. Otherwise, you may experience sudden loud sound from the speaker when music is played back - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 181
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 165 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 182
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) When you finish playing music with the BLUETOOTH device, perform any of the following operations to terminate the BLUETOOTH connection. Turn off the BLUETOOTH function on the BLUETOOTH device. For - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 183
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Listening to music on a Walkman compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats You can connect a Walkman compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats to the speaker with an optional High-Resolution Audio USB Adaptor WM-PORT Cable. The speaker - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 184
surface to prevent distortion. Note The speaker supports only audio playback functions of Walkman. Sony is not responsible for loss or damage of data in a Walkman that is connected to the speaker. Correct operation is not guaranteed, even for a supported Walkman. Depending on the Walkman, dynamic - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 185
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Listening to music on a Xperia compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats You can connect a Xperia compatible with High-Resolution Audio formats to the speaker with an optional cable for Xperia. The speaker receives unconverted digital audio - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 186
supports only audio playback functions of Xperia. Sony is not responsible for any loss or damage to data in an Xperia that is connected to the speaker. The Xperia cannot be operated from the speaker. The sound may be distorted if the equalizer function of the Xperia is set to on. In this case - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 187
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Listening to music on a PC You can listen to music on a PC connected to the USB port of the speaker. To play High-Resolution Audio format files The speaker is compatible with High-Resolution Audio format (192 kHz/24 bit). To play High-Resolution - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 188
use it as a remote control to adjust the speaker's volume, etc. Note Sony does not guarantee correct operation when a USB hub turn off the power of the speaker before disconnecting the PC. Digital broadcast audio is not output from the USB port of the PC. To listen to digital broadcast audio, connect - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 189
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc. You can use the speaker as an ordinary wired speaker system by connecting a portable audio device, etc., using a commerciallyavailable audio cable (with stereo mini plugs). 1 Connect the device to - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 190
etc. Note Connecting to the TV is not recommended. If connecting the TV to the AUDIO IN jack of the speaker, the sound will be delayed. If connecting the TV or game equipment to the AUDIO IN jack of the speaker, the sound will not match to the picture. 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 191
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Receiving a call You can enjoy hands-free calls with a BLUETOOTH mobile phone that supports the BLUETOOTH profile HFP (Hands-free Profile). Operations may vary depending on the mobile phone. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 192
, playback might not resume. In this case, start playback. Hint When answering a call by operating the BLUETOOTH mobile phone, the mobile phone may have a priority depending on the device. While HFP connection is established, switch the call device to the speaker by pressing and holding the (call - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 193
. Use a mobile phone at least 50 cm away from the speaker. Noise may result if the speaker and the mobile phone are too close. Related Topic How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) Making a call Button functions for a phone call 4-589 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 194
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Making a call You can enjoy hands-free calls with a BLUETOOTH mobile phone that supports the BLUETOOTH profile HFP (Hands-free Profile). Operations may vary depending on the mobile phone. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 195
. Noise may result if the speaker and the mobile phone are too close. Only receiving call for normal use is supported. LINE, Skype, or other app is not supported. Related Topic How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) Receiving a call - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 196
Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Button functions for a phone call The available functions may vary depending on the profile supported by your mobile phone. Even when the profile is the same, functions may vary depending on the device. For details, refer to the operating instructions - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 197
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) About High-Resolution an analog source is a method called DSD (Direct Stream Digital) which captures sound information as a sequence of single bit values with an extremely high sampling rate . 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 181 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 198
Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Listening to High-Resolution Audio format files via a network You can listen to High-Resolution Audio format files stored in a PC connected to your network. High-Resolution Audio format files can be played back by using Hi-Res Audio Player or Media Go - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 199
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Specifications Speaker section Speaker system Approx. 35 mm (1 3/8 inches) dia. x 2 Enclosure system Passive radiator type Network section Compatible standards IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n (WEP 64 bit, WEP 128 bit, WPA/ - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 200
) SPP (Serial Port Profile) Supported codec*3 SBC*4 AAC*5 LDAC*6 Sony that enables the transmission of High-Resolution (Hi-Res) Audio content, even over a BLUETOOTH connection stereo mini jack Power consumption Approx. 12 W Approx. 0.2 W (during the standby mode) Approx. 0.2 W (during the BLUETOOTH - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 201
Related Topic Trademarks 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 185 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 202
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) About the indicators (power) indicator Lights up (green) The speaker is turned on. Lights The speaker is in the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode. The BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode can be set up only when this speaker is connected to an AC - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 203
quickly The speaker is pairing with a BLUETOOTH device. Flashes The speaker is searching for a BLUETOOTH device to connect. NETWORK indicator*1*2 Lights up (white) The speaker is in the NETWORK mode. Lights up (green or light blue) The speaker is connected to a music service. UPDATE indicator - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 204
updating has failed, the indicator is lit. *5 Available when updating your speaker's pre-installed software Related Topic Checking the Wi-Fi signal strength (reception sensitivity) Updating the pre-installed software The power indicator flashes in red 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 205
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Compatible iPhone/iPod touch models iPhone/iPod touch models that can be used with the speaker are shown below. Update the software of your iPhone/iPod touch to the latest version before using it with the speaker. For the latest iPhone/iPod touch - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 206
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Compatible Walkman models For the latest compatible models, access the following URL: For customers in Europe: http://www.sony.eu/support For customers in the USA: http://esupport.sony.com/US For customers in Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/CA/ - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 207
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Compatible operating systems (Windows) Compatible PC IBM PC/AT compatible PCs Supported Operating Systems Windows RT 8.1 Windows 8.1 Enterprise Windows 8.1 Pro mode are not guaranteed for all PCs. 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 191 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 208
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Compatible operating systems (Mac) Supported Operating Systems Mac OS X v10.11 El Capitan Mac OS X v10.10 Yosemite Mac OS X v10.9 Mavericks Mac mode or pause mode are not guaranteed for all PCs. 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 192 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 209
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Compatible DLNA devices For the latest compatible models, access the following URL: For customers in Europe: http://www.sony.eu/support For customers in the USA: http://esupport.sony.com/US For customers in Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/CA/ For - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 210
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Compatible BLUETOOTH devices For the latest compatible models, access the following URL: For customers in Europe: http://www.sony.eu/support For customers in the USA: http://esupport.sony.com/US For customers in Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/CA/ - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 211
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Compatible USB devices For the latest compatible models, access the following URL: For customers in Europe: http://www.sony.eu/support For customers in the USA: http://esupport.sony.com/US For customers in Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/CA/ For - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 212
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Updating the pre-installed software When a new version of the software is released, you can update your speaker's pre-installed software by using the following methods. By updating the software, new features will be added enabling you to experience - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 213
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Update method 1: Automatic update via the Internet When you use the speaker while connected to the Internet via a Wi-Fi network, the speaker can update to the latest software version automatically. This feature is disabled by default. To update - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 214
While updating via the Internet, you can terminate the update procedure by pressing the UPDATE/WPS button when the UPDATE indicator flashes four times. (This is not always possible.) If you cancel the update, the UPDATE indicator will stay lit again. 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 215
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Update method 2: Manual update via the Internet When the speaker is connected to the Internet via a Wi-Fi network, the UPDATE indicator on the speaker lights up in orange when the speaker detects a new software version. In this case, follow the - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 216
outlet via the USB AC adaptor and network while updating. An update cannot be performed when the speaker is powered by the built-in battery only. Software can be updated only when the speaker is connected to an AC outlet via the USB AC adaptor. While updating via the Internet, you can terminate the - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 217
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Searching the latest software via a network connection The speaker has a function which updates the latest software automatically via a Wi-Fi network. When the latest software is released and the speaker searches it, the UPDATE indicator lights up - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 218
beep sound is heard. When updating starts, the UPDATE indicator flashes in orange. While updating, the speaker cannot be operated. When software updating is completed, the UPDATE indicator lights off, and the speaker enters the standby mode or BLUETOOTH/Network mode automatically. When turning on - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 219
Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Checking the Wi-Fi signal strength (reception sensitivity) The indicator of the speaker shows signal strength (reception sensitivity) by its lit status when the speaker is connected to a Wi-Fi network and is turned on. 1 While the speaker is connected - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 220
To receive a stronger signal Try the following: Change the orientation/location. Turn off other wireless devices. Then, press any button to cancel the Wi-Fi signal strength indication, repeat procedures from step . 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 204 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 221
h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Standby mode differences Standby mode The speaker is in the standby mode when the (power) indicator lights up in red. If you press the (power)/ PAIRING button to turn off the speaker, the (power) indicator lights up in red and the speaker enters the standby mode. BLUETOOTH/Network - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 222
Related Topic Auto standby mode Setting the auto standby mode 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 206 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 223
Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Precautions About mobile phones For the details how to receive a call on a mobile phone which is sending music to the speaker, refer to the operating instructions . When connecting or disconnecting the USB AC adaptor, turn off the speaker beforehand. - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 224
life span. To change the rechargeable battery, contact your nearest Sony dealer. If you have any questions or problems, contact your nearest Sony dealer after reading this guide. When disposing of or giving away the speaker, make sure to initialize it to reset all settings to the factory defaults - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 225
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology? BLUETOOTH wireless technology is a short-range wireless technology that enables wireless data communication between digital devices, such as a PC and digital camera. BLUETOOTH wireless technology operates - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 226
may not be connected or work correctly, depending on the features or specifications of the device. Noise or sound skips may occur depending on the BLUETOOTH device connected with the speaker, the communication environment, or the usage environment. 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 210 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 227
Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) What is LDAC? LDAC is an audio coding technology developed by Sony that enables the transmission of High-Resolution (Hi-Res) Audio content, even over a BLUETOOTH connection. Unlike other BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH wireless network with unprecedented sound - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 228
Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1 accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone affect wireless performance. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. is a mark BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Sony - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 229
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Important information on software When using the speaker with a wireless network, the UPDATE indicator lights up in orange when the new version of the software is found. For the timing of auto searching or manual updating methods, refer to " - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 230
the following URL then select the model name "h.ear go (SRS-HG1)". URL: http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux/ Please note that Sony cannot answer or respond to any inquiries regarding the content of the source code. Notes on the update If you use the speaker while connected to the Internet via a Wi-Fi - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 231
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Customer support websites Please access the following support home page to get support information about your speaker: For customers in Europe: http://www.sony.eu/support For customers in the USA: http://esupport.sony.com/US For customers in Canada - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 232
go (SRS-HG1) What can I do to solve a problem? If the speaker does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue. Find the symptoms of the issue in this Help Guide, and try any corrective actions listed. Connect the speaker to an AC outlet via the USB AC adaptor to charge - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 233
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Unable to turn on the speaker or charge the built-in battery Fully charge the built-in battery. Make sure the USB AC adaptor is connected to the speaker and the AC outlet firmly. Push the RESET button on the bottom of the speaker with a pointed - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 234
Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Any button on the speaker cannot be operated The speaker may be in the protect mode if the (power) indicator is flashing in red, none of the buttons can be operated, and the speaker cannot be turned off by the (power)/ PAIRING button. Push the RESET - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 235
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) The speaker has entered the standby mode or BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode unexpectedly The speaker enters the standby mode or BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode automatically if no operation is performed and no sound is input for about 15 minutes. For - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 236
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) The power indicator flashes in red The speaker is in the protect mode, or the software update has failed. Check the following: The UPDATE indicator continues flashing in orange. The software update has failed. Turn off the speaker, then turn it on - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 237
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) The CHARGE indicator flashes The speaker has failed to charge. Push the RESET button on the bottom of the speaker with a pointed object, such as a pin. Then turn on the speaker. If the CHARGE indicator keeps flashing, consult your nearest Sony - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 238
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) No sound/Sound from only one speaker/Low sound level Check that both the speaker and the connected device are turned on. Check that the volume of both the speaker and the connected device are not too low. Check that music is playing back on the - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 239
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Distorted sound/humming or noise from the speaker Check that the volume of the connected device is not too high. Adjust the volume of the connected device since sound volume level may differ depending on a playback file. Check that the equalizer - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 240
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) The volume is getting smaller while using If the battery power is low while using the speaker, the CHARGE indicator may flash in orange, and the volume may become lower. Connect the supplied USB AC adaptor, or wait until the battery is charged - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 241
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) The speaker cannot connect to the network (Other equipment on the network cannot find or recognize the speaker) If you use a fixed IP address, the same IP address might be already in use by other equipment. Therefore, use a different IP address. - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 242
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Unable to connect to a network via a Wi-Fi connection Make sure the wireless router/access point is turned on. When the speaker is connected to a Wi-Fi network, place the wireless router/access point and the speaker closer together and perform the - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 243
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Unable to connect to a network via a Wi-Fi connection (even though a correct SSID is selected) When the speaker cannot connect even though the correct SSID for your wireless router is selected, check if the correct password (encryption key) is - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 244
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) The speaker cannot connect to a network using the UPDATE/WPS button Set up your network after searching the wireless router/access point using the PC connected to the speaker (access point scan). Update the firmware of the wireless router/access - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 245
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) The speaker does not appear in the device list of the PC's music playback application Some software that is pre-installed on a PC cannot select the speaker as an audio output device. Use software that can select the speaker as an audio output - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 246
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) The speaker does not appear in the device select screen of SongPal Check the network connection. Set the Wi-Fi network settings of the smartphone, iPhone, etc. to on. If you use a privacy separator function or network separating function of your - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 247
the speaker). Depending on your network environment, for example if you are living in an apartment building, the router may be shared with the other residents. For details about your network environment, contact the person in charge of your network. 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 248
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) The speaker cannot connect to music services Make sure the wireless router/access point is turned on. When the speaker is connected to a Wi-Fi network, place the wireless router/access point and the speaker closer together and perform the setup - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 249
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) The controller cannot find the speaker (The controller cannot browse the contents of the speaker) Make sure the wireless router/access point is turned on. When the speaker is connected to a Wi-Fi network, place the wireless router/access point and - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 250
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Music started automatically (home network) The speaker may have been operated by another device on your home network. To prevent this, set the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode to off. Related Topic Setting the auto standby mode 4-589-712-11(2) - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 251
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) The sound is interrupted The DLNA server is overloaded. Quit (security) scheme varies depending on the device. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your router/access point. Related Topic Checking the Wi-Fi signal strength (reception - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 252
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Playback does not start Check that the speaker and the network device are connected to your home network. Check whether the audio file is incompatible or has been deleted from the server. Refer to the operating instructions of the server. The - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 253
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Smartphone, iPhone, etc. cannot be paired Bring the speaker and the BLUETOOTH device to within 1 m (3 ft) of each other. If the BLUETOOTH indicator is not flashing quickly in white, press and hold the (power)/ PAIRING button until the speaker beeps - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 254
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Unable to connect the speaker to a BLUETOOTH device with One-touch (NFC) If the screen lock is activated on the smartphone, it cannot be connected. Cancel the screen lock on the smartphone. Keep the NFC-compatible device close to the speaker until - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 255
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) There is no sound (BLUETOOTH) If you are connecting a PC to the speaker, make sure that the audio output setting of the PC is set for a BLUETOOTH device. Check that the speaker has established a BLUETOOTH connection with the BLUETOOTH device. Pair - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 256
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Distorted sound/humming or noise from the speaker Bring the speaker and the BLUETOOTH device closer together. Remove any obstacles between the speaker and the BLUETOOTH device. There are some BLUETOOTH devices that can have the wireless playback - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 257
Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) An unsupported USB device is connected If you connect an unsupported USB device, the following problems may occur. Refer to the URL in "Compatible USB devices" and use a supported USB device. The USB device is not recognized. Playback is not possible. The sound skips - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 258
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) There is no sound (USB) The USB device is not connected correctly. Turn off the speaker, then reconnect the USB device. To listen to music on a connected PC, restart the music playback application on the PC. If you change the mode except for the - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 259
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) There is noise, skipping, or distorted sound An unsupported USB device is connected. Refer to the URL in "Compatible USB devices" and use a supported USB device. Turn off the speaker, reconnect the USB device, then turn on the speaker. The music - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 260
Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) A USB device is not recognized Turn off the speaker, reconnect the USB device, then turn on the speaker. An unsupported USB device is connected. Refer to the URL in "Compatible USB devices" and use a supported USB device. The USB device does not work - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 261
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Playback does not start Check that the file format is supported by the speaker. For details, refer to the Operating Instructions. An unsupported USB device is connected. Refer to the URL in "Compatible USB devices" and use a supported USB device. - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 262
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Playback does not start from the first track Set the playback mode to the normal playback mode on the connected device. 4-589-712-11(2) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 246 - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 263
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Using the RESET button Push the RESET button on the bottom of the speaker with a pointed object such as a pin if you experience any of the following. -The speaker cannot be turned on. -The speaker cannot be operated even when it is turned on. -The - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 264
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Initializing the speaker With the speaker turned on, press and hold the (power)/ PAIRING button and the - (volume) button at the same time for more than four seconds. The (power) indicator flashes quickly in green for two seconds. The - Sony SRS-HG1 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 265
Help Guide Personal Audio System h.ear go (SRS-HG1) Disposing of or giving away this speaker When disposing of or giving away this speaker, erase information from the speaker. Make sure you to initialize it to reset all settings to the factory defaults. If you use in Internet service such as music
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Help Guide
Personal Audio System
h.ear go (SRS-HG1)
The following explains how to use this speaker.
The content referenced in the Operating Instructions is described in detail through the
following links.
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.