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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 The following explains how to use this speaker. Select a topic from the navigation pane. Getting started Parts and controls Power source/charging Charging the speaker Turning the power on Turning the power off Using the BLUETOOTH standby function Auto power off (
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mode and stereo mode (Speaker Add function) Terminating the Speaker Add function Wireless Party Chain function Enjoying wireless playback using multiple speakers (Wireless Party Chain function) Terminating the Wireless Party Chain function Listening to music of a portable audio device, etc. Enjoying
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to a BLUETOOTH device with One-touch connection (NFC) Unable to connect a BLUETOOTH device with the speaker in the Speaker Add function Unable to connect with a speaker in the Wireless Party Chain function Reset Using the RESET button Initializing the speaker 5-001-237-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Parts and controls 1. (power) button with indicator/ 2. (BLUETOOTH) indicator 3. -/+ (volume) buttons 4. (play)/ (call) button 5. LIVE button with indicator 6. N-mark 7. Lighting PAIRING button 4
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Microphone 9. Cap 10. BATT (battery)/ LIGHT button The lighting built into the speaker is turned on/off when you press and hold this button for about 3 seconds. 11. WPC (Wireless Party Chain) button with indicator 12. ADD (Speaker Add) button with indicator 13. RESET button 14. CHARGE indicator 15
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Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Charging the speaker The speaker can be operated by connecting it to an AC outlet via the USB AC adaptor (commercially available) or by using the built-in battery. When using the speaker for the first time, be sure to charge the built-in battery speaker supports lights
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Sound Mode is set to EXTRA BASS. (factory default settings) About 3 hours The volume level of the speaker is set to maximum. The lighting function is set to on. The Sound Mode is set to EXTRA BASS. If the built-in lithium-ion battery is running low, the maximum volume is reduced to about half to
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safety. If charging takes a long time, it also makes charging of the speaker stop. To resolve these issues, disconnect the micro-USB cable, and then may splash on the speaker. Even if you do not intend to use the speaker for a long time, charge the built-in battery sufficiently once every 6 months
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Turning the power on 1 Press the (power)/ PAIRING button. The (power) indicator lights up in white* and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes slowly in blue. When you turn on the speaker for the first time after purchase or there is no pairing information stored in
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Turning the power off 1 Press the (power)/ PAIRING button. The (power) indicator and (BLUETOOTH) indicator turn off. Hint If you turn off the speaker when it is connected to an AC outlet via a USB AC adaptor (commercially available), or connected to a booted
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Using the BLUETOOTH standby function When the BLUETOOTH standby function is turned on, the speaker turns on automatically by operating a BLUETOOTH device, and starts the BLUETOOTH connection. Before operating the speaker, note the following: The BLUETOOTH standby
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function Perform steps to again to turn off the BLUETOOTH standby function. Hint When the BLUETOOTH standby function is activated, the (power) indicator lights up in orange while the speaker is turned off. Related Topic Charging the speaker Turning the power on About the indicators 5-001-237
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Auto power off (Auto Standby) function If the speaker satisfies the following conditions for about 15 minutes, it turns off automatically. At the time of purchase, the auto power off (Auto Standby) function is set to on. When the speaker is in BLUETOOTH mode No
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Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Turning on/off the speaker's light (Lighting function) The speaker lights up with the music to liven up the atmosphere. When you purchase the speaker, the lighting function is set to on. 1 Turn on the speaker. The (power) indicator lights up in white*. The speaker
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STROBE: Using flashes Note When the light is strong, brighten the room or turn off the lighting. Be sure to close the cap completely after using the BATT (battery)/ LIGHT button. Related Topic What you can do with "Sony | Music Center" 5-001-237-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 15
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH® devices To pair with a second or subsequent BLUETOOTH device, perform the following pairing procedure for each device. Before operating the speaker, be sure to do the following: Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 m (3.2 ft)
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. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the BLUETOOTH device. When the indicator stays lit The speaker has been connected to the BLUETOOTH device. To connect to other BLUETOOTH deivces, follow one of the procedures below. To pair a BLUETOOTH device you have not registered
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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 "SRS-XB22." If a passkey* is required on the display of the BLUETOOTH device, enter "0000." * The passkey may be called a "passcode,"
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is connected to the speaker's AUDIO IN jack while the speaker and the BLUETOOTH device have been connected via BLUETOOTH connection, sound from the BLUETOOTH device is not output from the speaker (the hands-free function is available). To listen to music from the BLUETOOTH device, disconnect the
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC) By touching the speaker with an NFC-compatible device such as a smartphone, the speaker turns on automatically, and then proceeds to pairing and BLUETOOTH connection. Compatible smartphones NFC-
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able to be connected by NFC. When using the Speaker Add function or Wireless Party Chain function, touch the speaker where the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes. The device cannot make a BLUETOOTH connection with the speaker where the (BLUETOOTH) indicator turns off. Related Topic Listening to music of
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Connecting with a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Windows) 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
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begin to flash quickly, and the speaker enters pairing mode automatically by just pressing the (power)/ PAIRING button. Proceed to step . When you press the (power)/ PAIRING button, the speaker tries to make a BLUETOOTH connection with the last connected BLUETOOTH device. If the device is nearby
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Select [SRS-XB22]. If [SRS-XB22] does not appear on the screen, repeat the procedure from step . After pairing, the BLUETOOTH connection establishes automatically and [Connected music] will be displayed on the screen. Proceed to step . For Windows 7 1. Click [Add a device]. 2. Select [SRS-XB22] and
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The " " mark will appear in the bottom left of the [SRS-XB22] icon during installation. When the " " mark disappears, driver installation happens, turn on the speaker again. 5 Register the speaker to the computer. For Windows 10 After pairing, the BLUETOOTH connection establishes automatically and [
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Stereo] on the [Sound] screen. If there is a checkmark (green) on [SRS-XB22 Stereo], proceed to step . If there is not a checkmark (green) on [SRS-XB22 Stereo], proceed to the next step (substep 3). If [SRS-XB22 Stereo] does not appear, right-click on the [Sound] screen, and select [Show Disabled
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When the speaker is connected, a checkmark will appear on [SRS-XB22 Stereo] on the [Sound] screen. Proceed to step . If you cannot click [Connect] for [SRS-XB22 Stereo], select [Disable] for the [Default Device] that currently has a checkmark (green). For Windows 7 1. Double-click on [SRS-XB22] in [
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2. Click [Listen to Music]. When the speaker is connected, a checkmark will appear. 6 Check that the (BLUETOOTH) indicator has switched from flashing to a steady light. When the speaker is connected to the computer, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator stays lit. You can enjoy playing back music, etc. from
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Hint The procedure explained above is for guidance only. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the computer. Up to 3 BLUETOOTH devices can be connected to the speaker at the same time. When one of the devices starts playing back while playing back music on another device,
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Connecting with a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Mac) 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
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PAIRING button until you hear the voice guidance and (BLUETOOTH) indicator begins to flash quickly in blue. The speaker enters pairing mode. 3 Search for the speaker on the computer. 1. Select [ (System Preferences)] - [Bluetooth] in the taskbar on the right-bottom of the screen. 2. Select [SRS-XB22
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select [SRS-XB22] from [Output Device]. You can enjoy playing back music, etc. from your computer. Hint The procedure explained above is for guidance only. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the computer. Up to 3 BLUETOOTH devices can be connected to the speaker at the
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besides "0000" is set on the BLUETOOTH device, pairing cannot be done with the speaker. When an audio cable is connected to the speaker's AUDIO IN jack while the speaker and the BLUETOOTH device have been connected via BLUETOOTH connection, sound from the BLUETOOTH device is not output from the
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection You can enjoy listening to music of a BLUETOOTH device and operate it by the speaker via BLUETOOTH connection if it supports the following BLUETOOTH profiles. A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
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using in a place with a high temperature, the volume may decrease to protect the built-in battery. If the built-in battery level is low, the maximum output of the speaker decreases. Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, it may be necessary to adjust the volume or set the audio output setting on the
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Noise or sound interruption may occur depending on the BLUETOOTH device connected with the speaker, the communication environment or the usage environment. Related Topic Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 5-001-237-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 36
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec) The "Priority on sound quality" and "Priority on stable connection" modes are available as options for the playback quality of BLUETOOTH audio streaming. "Priority on sound quality" enables you to
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quality) mode, depending on the setting of your BLUETOOTH device and ambient conditions. In this case, change the speaker to the [SBC] (Priority on stable connection) mode. Related Topic Using the BLUETOOTH standby function What you can do with "Sony | Music Center" 5-001-237-11(1) Copyright 2019
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to the operating instructions supplied with the device. Turn off the BLUETOOTH device. Turn off the speaker. Touch the NFC-compatible device on the N-marked part of the speaker again (if your device has the NFC function). When using the Speaker Add function or Wireless Party Chain function, touch
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the (power)/ PAIRING button to turn on the speaker. 2 Pair the speaker with BLUETOOTH devices such as smartphones or iPhone devices. You can connect with up to 3 BLUETOOTH devices at the same time by A2DP/AVRCP. Note When using the Speaker Add function or Wireless Party Chain function, you cannot
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Listening to music wirelessly with 2 speakers (Speaker Add function) To use the Speaker Add function, 2 SRS-XB22 speakers are required. By connecting 2 speakers via BLUETOOTH connection, you can enjoy more powerful sound. Select from the following 2 playback
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the ADD (Speaker Add) button inside the cap on the rear side of another speaker. The ADD (Speaker Add) indicator lights up. The voice guidance "Double mode" outputs from each speaker, and then the 2 speakers are connected with the Speaker Add function. When a connection with the Speaker Add function
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Add function on "Sony | Music Center." Note If you reset or initialize one of the 2 speakers while using the Speaker Add function, make sure to turn off the other speaker. If you do not turn off the other speaker before restarting the Speaker Add function, there may be problems in making a BLUETOOTH
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Related Topic Switching between double mode and stereo mode (Speaker Add function) What you can do with "Sony | Music Center" 5-001-237-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 45
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Switching between double mode and stereo mode (Speaker Add function) Using 2 speakers, you can switch between the double mode, where the same sound is played back on both speakers, and the stereo mode, where one speaker outputs the left channel sound and the
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Switches the channel of the 2 speakers (left channel/right channel) and plays back. Note Be sure to close the cap completely after using the ADD (Speaker Add) button. Related Topic Listening to music wirelessly with 2 speakers (Speaker Add function) 5-001-237-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 47
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Terminating the Speaker Add function To terminate the Speaker Add function, follow the procedure below. 1 Press the ADD (Speaker Add) button inside the cap on the rear side of the speaker. Hint If a portable audio device, etc. is connected to the AUDIO IN jack,
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is an example of setting SRS-XB22 as the first speaker. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device you are using to set up other devices compatible with the Wireless Party Chain function. 1. Press the (power)/ PAIRING button on the speaker. The (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes in blue
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SRS-XB22 as the second speaker. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device you are using to connect other devices compatible with the Wireless Party Chain function. 1. Press the (power)/ PAIRING button on the speaker to be connected. The (BLUETOOTH) indicator of the speaker
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or later speaker set), you can also adjust the volume on each other. Hint You can also operate the Wireless Party Chain function on "Sony | Music Center." What you can do with the Wireless Party Chain function depends on the speakers you connect. When using the Wireless Party Chain function, the
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Terminating the Wireless Party Chain function To terminate all connections and exit the Wireless Party Chain function Turn off the speaker which the (BLUETOOTH) indicator lights up (the speaker set up as the first one). If a portable audio device, etc. is
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Listening to music of a portable audio device, etc. You can use the speaker by connecting a portable audio device, etc., to the speaker using an audio cable (commercially available). 1 Connect a device to the AUDIO IN jack with an audio cable (commercially
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device does not indicate any trouble with the speaker. Even when the audio cable is connected, you can switch to the BLUETOOTH mode on "Sony | Music Center," and listen to music from the BLUETOOTH device connected via a BLUETOOTH connection. When connecting a portable audio device to the AUDIO
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Enjoying switching the sound effects You can enjoy 3 different Sound Modes. When you purchase the speaker, the EXTRA BASS mode is set. Sound Mode The color of the LIVE indicator STANDARD Turns off (LIVE OFF) EXTRA BASS Turns off (LIVE OFF)(factory default
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Sound Mode. STANDARD EXTRA BASS LIVE SOUND Note Depending on the music, the LIVE SOUND or EXTRA BASS effects may not be so noticeable. Related Topic Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Listening to music of a portable audio device, etc. What you can do with "Sony | Music Center
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Using the Party Booster function If the Party Booster function is turned on, the speaker outputs a sound effect when you tap the speaker to music. The lighting of the speaker also shines*1, and makes the party atmosphere more exciting. There are several kinds of
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's body. Tap the lower left of the cap on the rear side of the speaker twice quickly. When the Party Booster function turns on, the (power) indicator flashes 3 times. When the built-in battery level is low and the (power) indicator is flashing, the number of flashes may be different. Note When
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turn off the speaker. If you turn off the Party Booster function by operating the - (volume) button and + (volume) button of the speaker, or by tapping the lower left of the cap twice quickly, as in step , the (power) indicator flashes 4 times. When the built-in battery level is low and the (power
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When using the function, if you get tired, feel uncomfortable or experience pain somewhere in your body, stop using the function immediately. Related Topic What you can do with "Sony | Music Center" 5-001-237-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 60
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Speaker Add function or Wireless Party Chain function Connect to the speaker in which the (BLUETOOTH) indicator lights up in blue. In the following steps and operations during a hands-free call, operate the speaker that is connected to the BLUETOOTH mobile phone. 2 Press the (play)/ (call) button
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turn off the BLUETOOTH function of the BLUETOOTH devices other than the BLUETOOTH mobile phone in use. 3 Adjust the volume by pressing the -/+ (volume) buttons on the speaker or operating the BLUETOOTH mobile phone. When you press the -/+ (volume) buttons on the speaker or adjust the volume on the
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the Speaker Add function or Wireless Party Chain function, the sound of the phone call is output from only the speaker in which the (BLUETOOTH) indicator lights up not be used correctly. Related Topic Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH® devices Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by
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. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the mobile phone. 1 Connect the speaker with a BLUETOOTH mobile phone. The (BLUETOOTH) indicator lights up in blue when the BLUETOOTH connection is established. When using the Speaker Add function or Wireless Party Chain function Connect to the
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connection is not available on the devices with iOS 9.x or earlier. When using the Speaker Add function or Wireless Party Chain function, the sound of the phone call is output from only the speaker in which the (BLUETOOTH) indicator lights up in blue. The sound is output only from the right
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Turning on/off the speaker's light (Lighting function) Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec) Listening to music wirelessly with 2 speakers (Speaker Add function) Enjoying wireless playback using multiple speakers (Wireless Party Chain function) Enjoying switching the
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Installing "Sony | Music Center" Install "Sony | Music Center" on your smartphone, iPhone, etc. from Google Play or the App Store. 1 Download "Sony | Music Center" from Google Play or the App Store and install it. 2 When the installation is complete, start "Sony
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Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Using the voice assist function (Google app) By using the Google app feature that comes with the Android smartphone, you can speak to the speaker's microphone to operate the Android smartphone. The following shows how to use the Google app. 1 Select the Google app
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Using the voice assist function (Siri) By using the Siri function that comes with the iPhone/iPod touch, you can speak to the speaker's microphone to operate the iPhone/iPod touch. The following shows how to use Siri. 1 Turn on Siri. On iPhone/iPod touch, select
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) The speaker is turned on. The EXTRA BASS mode or LIVE SOUND mode is set. When you purchase, the EXTRA BASS is set. Lights up (orange) The speaker turns off. The speaker is set to the BLUETOOTH standby mode. Flashes (green, white, red or orange) Each time you press the -/+ (volume) buttons, the
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mode or EXTRA BASS mode is set. ADD indicators The speaker enters the Speaker Add function. Flashes The ADD (Speaker Add) indicator flashes when the connection with Speaker Add function fails. Lights up The Speaker Add function is used on the speaker. WPC (Wireless Party Chain) indicator Flashes
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Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Updating the pre-installed software When a new version of the software is released, you can update your speaker [SRS-XB22]. When a new version of the software is released, an update notice is displayed on the "Sony | Music Center" screen. 5 Follow the instructions on
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Precautions On safety Refer to the Reference Guide supplied with the speaker. Important information such as the model name is located inside of the cap on the rear side of the unit. On placement Do not set the speaker in an inclined position. Do not leave the
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Notes on charging Life span of the built-in lithium ion battery Even if you do not intend to use the speaker for a long time, charge the built-in battery sufficiently once every 6 months to maintain its performance. If the speaker is not used for a long time, it
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Notes on waterproof and dust proof features Waterproof and dust proof performance of the speaker The speaker, with the cap fastened securely, has a waterproof specification of IPX7*1 as specified in "Degrees of protection against water immersion" of the IEC60529
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 How to care for the speaker Although the fabric part of the speaker has water repellent treatment applied, you can use the speaker more comfortably and for a longer period of time by following the maintenance procedure below. If the surface of the speaker gets
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology The BLUETOOTH wireless technology operates within a range music. The speaker supports security capabilities that comply with the BLUETOOTH standard to provide a secure connection when the BLUETOOTH wireless technology is
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Trademarks Android, Google Play and other related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC. LDAC™ and LDAC logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
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by charging the built-in battery. Push the RESET button of the speaker. Initialize the speaker. This operation restores the settings such as volume, etc. to the factory default settings, and deletes all pairing information. Look up information on the issue on the customer support website. Access the
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Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Unable to charge the speaker When using a USB AC adaptor (commercially available), make sure the micro-USB cable is firmly connected to the speaker available). The speaker supports a USB speaker About the indicators 5-001-237-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 86
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Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Unable to turn on the speaker or the speaker suddenly turns off The built-in battery may be empty or running low. Charge the speaker by connecting the speaker as when the volume of the audio input is low, the power will automatically turn off. Raise the volume of the
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 No sound/Sound from only one speaker/Low sound level/Distorted sound/Humming or noise in the speaker output/No voice or low voice from callers Check that both the speaker and the connected device are turned on. Turn up the volume of the speaker and the connected
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Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Sound becomes low while in use The sound may become low in the following cases. This is not a malfunction. When the built-in battery is running low and the CHARGE indicator and (power) indicator flash slowly, while the speaker is being powered by the built-in battery
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iOS 9.x or earlier. To use the Speaker Add function or Wireless Party Chain function, pair with the speaker in which the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes in blue. If the (BLUETOOTH) indicator is not flashing quickly in blue, press and hold the (power)/ PAIRING button until you hear a voice guidance and
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on the customer support website. To use the Speaker Add function or Wireless Party Chain function, pair with the speaker in which the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes in blue. Related Topic Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC) 5-001-237-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 91
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Unable to connect a BLUETOOTH device with the speaker in the Speaker Add function After connecting 2 SRS-XB22 speakers, perform the pairing procedure between a BLUETOOTH device and the speaker in which the (BLUETOOTH) indicator is flashing in blue. Related Topic
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Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Unable to connect with a speaker in the Wireless Party Chain function After connecting multiple speakers, perform the pairing procedure between a BLUETOOTH device and the speaker in which the (BLUETOOTH) indicator is flashing in blue. Related Topic Enjoying wireless
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Using the RESET button If the speaker cannot be operated despite being turned on, open the cap on the rear side and push the RESET button with a pin or other pointed object. The speaker is reset and turns off. If it does not turn on, consult your nearest Sony
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB22 Initializing the speaker If the speaker still does not work properly even after resetting, restore the speaker to the factory default settings by initializing it. With the speaker turned on, press and hold the - (volume) button and the (power)/ PAIRING button at