Sony SRS-X9 - SRS-X9 Istruzioni per l'uso Inglese

Personal Audio System
Enjoy Music over Your
Wi-Fi Network
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Enjoy Music over Your
Wi-Fi Network
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SRS-X9

This manual introduces how to play music connecting this unit to your Wi-Fi network.
For usage without a Wi-Fi network, refer to the Help Guide (page 26).
Connecting to your Wi-Fi network
Connect the unit to your Wi-Fi network.
Choose A, B, or C, depending on your device.
A
Connecting to Wi-Fi using a
smartphone or iPhone
Required items: wireless router,
smartphone/iPhone
Install the “SongPal” app for your smartphone/iPhone.
page 4
B
Connecting to Wi-Fi via a
wireless router with a WPS
(AOSS) button
Required items: WPS compatible wireless
router
For details, refer to the operating instructions of your
router.
page 8
C
Connecting to Wi-Fi using a
personal computer (PC)
Required items: wireless router, PC,
network (LAN) cable
Connection method for a wireless router without a
WPS (AOSS) button
page 10
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Playing music
Choose i, ii, iii, iv or v, depending on the combination of the device and software for
playing music.
i
ii
iii
iv
Playing music on your PC
Software: Media Go page 14
Playing music on your PC/Mac
Software: iTunes page 18
Playing music on your iPhone/iPod touch/
iPad
Software: AirPlay
page 19
Playing Internet music services using your
smartphone/iPhone
page 20
Software: SongPal
Troubleshooting
..................................... page 22
About “SongPal”
.....................................page 24
Parts and controls
..................................... page 25
About Help Guide
.....................................page 26
v
Playing
music on your PC
Software: Windows Media Player
http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-x9/zz/
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A Connecting to Wi-Fi using a smartphone or iPhone
Introduction
1
Preliminary steps:
2
Turn on the unit.
Install the free app “SongPal” to add the unit to
the Wi-Fi network to which your smartphone/
iPhone is connected. The smartphone/iPhone
needs to be connected via Wi-Fi beforehand.*
Make a BLUETOOTH connection between the
smartphone/iPhone and the unit, then
configure Wi-Fi settings. Complete step 6
(page 7) within 15 minutes of turning on the
unit.
* Some wireless routers have multiple SSIDs. Connect
the unit to the same SSID as the smartphone/iPhone.
Record the SSID and password of your router
in the following spaces.
SSID:
Password:
For details, refer to the operating instructions of
your router.
Make sure that a LAN cable is not connected
to the unit.*
Install the “SongPal” app on your
smartphone/iPhone.
Search for “SongPal” on
Google Play or the App
Store.
* The wired and wireless connection cannot be used at the
same time.
When the LINK indicator stops flashing and
turns off, go to the next step.
It takes about 1 minute to turn off.
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Make a BLUETOOTH connection between the unit and smartphone/iPhone.
Smartphone
For a non-NFC compatible smartphone, see
to on the right.
Tap and start up [SongPal] on
your smartphone.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Touch the N-Mark on the unit with the
smartphone.
Touch and hold until
the smartphone
responds.
Non-NFC compatible smartphone
Tap and start up the
“SongPal” app, then
[Open the Bluetooth
setting screen].
To step 4
To
iPhone
Tap the (BLUETOOTH) PAIRING button of
the unit once.*
* The first time you tap the (BLUETOOTH) PAIRING
button after purchasing this unit, the (BLUETOOTH)
indicator flashes quickly.
To pair with another device, tap and hold the
(BLUETOOTH) PAIRING button until it beeps.
Search the unit by the iPhone.
Tap [Settings] [Bluetooth].
The (BLUETOOTH) indicator begins to flash
quickly.
To
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A Connecting to Wi-Fi using a smartphone or iPhone
3
Make a BLUETOOTH connection between the unit and smartphone/iPhone. (continued)
Smartphone
4
Check that the
indicator is lit.
(BLUETOOTH)
Tap the (BLUETOOTH) PAIRING button of
the unit once.*
Tap [SONY:SRS-X9
(Bluetooth)] on your
smartphone.
The (BLUETOOTH) indicator begins to flash
quickly.
* The first time you tap the (BLUETOOTH) PAIRING
button after purchasing this unit, the (BLUETOOTH)
indicator flashes quickly.
To pair with another device, tap and hold the
(BLUETOOTH) PAIRING button until it beeps.
iPhone
Search the unit by the iPhone. (continued)
When a BLUETOOTH connection is established,
the (BLUETOOTH) indicator stops flashing and
stays lit.
Turn on BLUETOOTH.
Tap [SONY:SRS-X9
(Bluetooth)].
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5
Configure Wi-Fi settings following the “SongPal” instructions.
Smartphone
6
Check that the LINK indicator
lights up in green.
Set the wireless LAN antenna of the unit
(page 25).
If needed, select the SSID
and enter the password
recorded in step 1 -
(page 4).
Flashing
Lit
The home screen of “SongPal” is displayed.
iPhone
Set the wireless LAN antenna of the unit
(page 25).
Tap and start up [SongPal] on
your iPhone.
When the Wi-Fi connection is established, the
LINK indicator lights up in green.
Depending on the environment, it may take
more than 1 minute to light up.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
If [Share Wi-Fi settings?] is displayed, tap
[Allow].
The home screen of “SongPal” is displayed.
Next:
Select a playback device
ÔÔpage 3
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B Connecting to Wi-Fi via a wireless router with a WPS (AOSS) button
Introduction
Configure Wi-Fi settings with the WPS (AOSS)
button on the wireless router.
To check if your wireless router is compatible
with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), refer to the
operating instructions of your router.
Check that a LAN cable is not connected to the
unit beforehand. The wired and wireless
connection cannot be used at the same time.
1
Set the wireless LAN antenna,
then place the unit close to your
router.
2
Turn on the unit.
See page 25 for how to set the wireless LAN
antenna of the unit.
When the LINK indicator turns off, go to the next
step.
It takes about 1 minute to turn off.
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3
Press and hold the WPS button*
of the unit until it beeps (about 3
seconds).
4
Within 90 seconds, press the WPS
button of the router.
5
Check that the LINK indicator
lights up in green.
Flashing
Lit
The WPS button is on the rear of the unit.
* The WPS button may be called “AOSS button” depending
on the wireless router.
Depending on the wireless router, press and
hold the WPS button for a few seconds. For
details, refer to the operating instructions of
your router.
When the Wi-Fi connection is established, the
LINK indicator lights up in green.
Depending on the environment, it may take
time to light up.
Next:
Select a playback device
ÔÔpage 3
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C Connecting to Wi-Fi using a personal computer (PC)
Introduction
1
Record the SSID and password of
your router.
2
Connect the unit to the PC with a
LAN cable directly.
If your wireless router does not have a WPS
(AOSS) button, configure Wi-Fi settings by
connecting the unit to your PC with a LAN
cable.
Prepare a commercially-available LAN cable
beforehand.
SSID:
Password:
For details, refer to the operating instructions of
your router.
Use a commercially-available LAN cable to
connect.
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3
Turn on the unit.
4
Display [Sony Network Device
Setting] on your PC.
5
Select the language from
[Language Setup].
Launch a browser.
Enter the following URL in the address bar.
The above URL is only for when the PC and unit are
connected with a cable.
Wait until the LINK indicator stops flashing and
stays lit in orange.
It takes about 3 minutes.
To step 6
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C Connecting to Wi-Fi using a personal computer (PC)
6
Select [Network Settings] from
the menu.
7
Select the SSID of your wireless
router and enter the password.
8
Select [Apply].
Network Settings
SSID
Apply
See the recorded password at the step 1 (page
10).
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9
When prompted, unplug the LAN
cable from the unit.
10
Check that the LINK indicator
lights up in green.
Flashing
Lit
Set the wireless LAN antenna (page 25).
When the Wi-Fi connection is established, the
LINK indicator lights up in green.
It may take more than 1 minute to light up.
Next:
Select a playback device
ÔÔpage 3
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i
Playing music on your PC (Software: Media Go)
Introduction
You can listen to music with the unit by setting
“Media Go,” installed in your PC, as the server.
Use the “SongPal” app on your smartphone/
iPhone as the controller.*
Install “Media Go” (free software) in your PC
beforehand.
* “Media Go” cannot be a controller on your PC to play
music with the unit.
1
Connect the unit, PC, and
smartphone/iPhone to your Wi-Fi
network.
2
Tap the NETWORK button of the
unit.
Connect the unit, PC and smartphone/iPhone to
the same SSID of your router.
See page 2 for connecting the unit to your Wi-Fi
network.
When the Wi-Fi connection of the unit is
established, the LINK indicator lights up in
green.
The NETWORK indicator lights up in white, and
the unit switches to NETWORK mode.
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Set “Media Go” on your PC as the server.
Start [Media Go] on your PC.
Select [Preferences...] from the [Tools] menu.
Select [Media Sharing] on the [Preferences...]
screen.
Check [Library name] of [Media Sharing].
[Library name] can be changed to an arbitrary
name.
Preferences
Media Sharing
Make sure that a check
mark is in all three items of
[Media Sharing].
Library name
After confirming the screen, select [OK].
To step 4
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i
Playing music on your PC (Software: Media Go)
4
Play music on your PC by smartphone/iPhone operation.
Install the “SongPal” app on your
smartphone/iPhone.
Search for “SongPal” on
Google Play or the App
Store.
Tap and start up [SongPal].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
When the home screen is
displayed, tap [Home
Network].
Select the [Library name]
checked in step 3 - .
If the home screen is not
displayed, flick the display to
the right. Then select [Device
Select] [Other]
[SRS-X9].
Select [Music].
Video and photo cannot be
played.
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Select a song from the list and play it.
The unit plays “Media Go” music.
Adjust the volume using “SongPal.”
To enjoy more dynamic sound
Remove the speaker grille on the front of the
unit with the speaker grille detach tool
(supplied).*
Speaker grille detach tool (supplied)
* Keep the removed grille on a flat surface to prevent
distortion.
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ii Playing music on your PC/Mac (iTunes)
Introduction
You can listen to iTunes music on your PC/Mac
using AirPlay.
Update iTunes to the latest version beforehand.
To enjoy more dynamic sound, see page 17.
1
Connect the unit and PC/Mac
with iTunes to your Wi-Fi
network.
2
Play music by iTunes operation in
your PC/Mac.
Start iTunes on your PC/Mac.
Select on the iTunes window.
Select [SONY:SRS-X9] on the AirPlay menu of
iTunes.
Connect the unit and PC/Mac to the same SSID
of your router.
See page 2 for connecting the unit to your Wi-Fi
network.
When the Wi-Fi connection of the unit is
established, the LINK indicator lights up in
green.
SONY:SRS-X9
Select a song to play and adjust the volume.
The unit plays iTunes music with AirPlay.
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iii Playing music on your iPhone/iPod touch/iPad (AirPlay)
Introduction
You can listen to music of your iPhone/iPod
touch/iPad using AirPlay.
Update the iPhone/iPod touch/iPad to the
latest version.
To enjoy more dynamic sound, see page 17.
1
Connect the unit and iPhone/
iPod touch/iPad to your Wi-Fi
network.
2
Play music by iPhone/iPod
touch/iPad operation.
Swipe up the screen to
display the Control
Center.
Tap
and select [SONY:SRS-X9].
Connect the unit and iPhone/iPod touch/iPad to
the same SSID of your router.
See page 2 for connecting the unit to your Wi-Fi
network.
When the Wi-Fi connection of the unit is
established, the LINK indicator lights up in
green.
Play music and adjust the volume.
The unit plays music of the iPhone/iPod touch/iPad
with AirPlay.
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iv Playing Internet music services using your smartphone/iPhone (Software: SongPal)
Introduction
You can listen to various Internet music
services using the free app “SongPal” on your
smartphone/iPhone.
1
Connect the unit and
smartphone/iPhone to your Wi-Fi
network.
2
Prepare the “SongPal” app.
Install the “SongPal” app on your
smartphone/iPhone.
Search for “SongPal” on
Google Play or the App
Store.
Tap and start up [SongPal].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Connect the unit and smartphone/iPhone to the
same SSID of your router.
See page 2 for connecting the unit to your Wi-Fi
network.
When the Wi-Fi connection of the unit is
established, the LINK indicator lights up in
green.
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3
Play music of your desired music service by smartphone/iPhone operation.
When the home screen is
displayed, tap your
desired music service.
The selected service starts up and playable songs
are listed.
To enjoy Music Unlimited, registration is required.
For details, go to:
http://munlimited.com/home/
Select a song from the list and play it.
The unit plays music of the music service.
Adjust the volume using “SongPal.”
To enjoy more dynamic sound
Remove the speaker grille on the front of the
unit with the speaker grille detach tool
(supplied).*
If the home screen is not
displayed, flick the display to
the right. Then select [Device
Select] [Other]
[SRS-X9].
Speaker grille detach tool (supplied)
* Keep the removed grille on a flat surface to prevent
distortion.
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Troubleshooting
Refer to Help Guide for more information
http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-x9/zz/
A Wi-Fi connection between the unit and
home network is not possible
• The unit does not support IEEE 802.11a/n or
other 5 GHz frequency bands. Use the 2.4 GHz
frequency band (IEEE 802.11 b/g) for the Wi-Fi
network.
• When setting a Wi-Fi network using the
“SongPal” app on your smartphone/iPhone,
connect your smartphone/iPhone to a Wi-Fi
network beforehand.
• If a LAN cable is connected to the unit,
disconnect it and restart the unit. When a LAN
cable is connected to the unit, the unit
automatically tries to connect to the home
network over a wired network and a wireless
network cannot be used.
• Check that your wireless router is turned on.
• Bring the unit and wireless router closer
together. Devices that use the 2.4 GHz
frequency band, such as a microwave oven,
BLUETOOTH or digital cordless device, etc.,
may interrupt Wi-Fi communication. Move the
unit away from such devices or turn them off.
Distorted sound/Humming or noise in
the unit output
• Connect the unit and wireless router/PC via a
LAN cable, not via Wi-Fi.
• Turn down the volume of the connected
device.
• If a connected device has an equalizer
function, turn it off.
• Keep the unit away from a microwave oven,
other wireless devices, etc.
• Keep the unit away from metal objects.
No sound/Low sound level
• Check that both the unit and connected
device are turned on.
• Turn up the volume of the unit and the
connected device.
• Check that the connected device is being
played back.
BLUETOOTH connection between the unit
and smartphone/iPhone is not possible
using “SongPal”
• Bring the unit and BLUETOOTH device to
within 1 m of each other.
• If the (BLUETOOTH) indicator is not flashing
quickly, tap and hold the (BLUETOOTH)
PAIRING button until the indicator starts
flashing quickly.
iTunes cannot find the unit via AirPlay
• Make sure the PC with iTunes installed is
connected to your home network.
• Update the software version of iTunes to the
latest version.
/ (on/standby) indicator is flashing red
• The unit is in the protect mode.
Unplug the AC power cord of the unit once,
then plug it in again. Then turn on the unit. If
the / (on/standby) indicator keeps flashing,
consult your nearest Sony dealer or the shop
you purchased this unit.
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How to check Wi-Fi signal strength
(reception sensitivity)
While the unit is connected to Wi-Fi (the
LINK indicator lights up in green), tap and
hold the NETWORK button until you hear a
beep.
Signal
strength
5
4
3
2
1
0
Number of flashing indicators
Function buttons on the top panel of the unit
start to flash. The number of flashing indicators
shows the strength of the signal. Flashing stops
when any button is tapped.
To receive a stronger signal, try the following:
ˋˋChange the direction of the wireless LAN
antenna.
ˋˋTurn off other wireless devices.
How to use the BLUETOOTH/Network
standby function
If the BLUETOOTH/Network standby function is
on, the unit turns on automatically by operating
a BLUETOOTH device or network device, even if
the unit is turned off. The unit will start up more
quickly than usual.
Make sure the unit is turned on. Tap and
hold the / (on/standby) button until it
lights up in orange.
The unit turns off and enters the BLUETOOTH/
Network standby mode.
If you operate a BLUETOOTH device or network
device, the unit turns on automatically and
connection starts.
How to initialize the unit
Initialize the unit if these measures do not
resolve the problem or if the settings fail.
Make sure the unit is turned on. Tap and
hold both the VOL (volume) – button and
/ (on/standby) button at the same time
for more than 5 seconds.
The unit will turn off. Settings will return to their
factory defaults, and all BLUETOOTH pairing
information and network settings will be reset.
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About “SongPal”
“SongPal” is an app for controlling Sony audio devices which are compatible with “SongPal”, by your smartphone/iPhone.
Downloading this app on your smartphone/iPhone provides the following.
Sound settings of SRS-X9
You can easily customize your sound, or use
Sony’s recommended settings “ClearAudio+”.
Music service
You can enjoy various music services*.
Controlling devices on your home
network
You can play music stored in your PC or DLNA
server over your network.
Device Select
Select a “SongPal” compatible device.
Home screen
Displays the functions of the
selected device, music services,
and apps installed on your
smartphone/iPhone.
Controlling a device connected via USB
You can play music in a device connected to the
USB jack of SRS-X9.
Settings of the
connected device
Various sound/network
settings are displayed.
This menu can be
displayed from any
screen by flicking right.
Mini player
Controller for the
selected function
* Depending on the country and region, music services and
their period of availability may differ.
A separate registration is required for certain services. An
update of the device may be required.
What you can control with “SongPal” varies depending on the
connected device.
The specification and design of the app may change without
notice.
Refer to “SongPal” Help for more details
http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/songpal/
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Parts and controls
Rear of the unit
Function buttons
To tap these buttons, hold your hand over the button location.
Rear of the unit
90 degrees
Wireless LAN antenna
Set the wireless LAN antenna in the upright position when using
Wi-Fi.
NETWORK button/indicator
(BLUETOOTH) PAIRING button/indicator
UPDATE button
Lights up when the unit detects the latest software update while
connected to the Internet. Tap and hold the button until you hear a
beep. The update starts and the button flashes while updating (about
10 minutes).
LINK indicator
VOL (volume) –/+ button
/ (on/standby) button/indicator
N-Mark
AC IN connector
WPS button
LAN port
For more details about other parts and controls, refer to Help Guide.
http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-x9/zz/
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About Help Guide
Web document for a PC/smartphone
http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-x9/zz/
Refer to Help Guide for more details about connection/playback methods or other information such as the following.
Listening to music
on a PC/Mac
• Wired network connection
• USB connection (USB-B
port)
• Listening to music on a
Windows Media Player
• Listening to High-Resolution
Audio format files
Listening to music
on a smartphone,
Walkman®, etc.
• Wireless connection with
BLUETOOTH devices
• USB connection (USB-A/B
port)
• Listening to music on an
iPhone while charging
• Listening to music on a
high-resolution supported
Walkman®
• Listening to music on a USB
flash drive
Additional
information
• Updating the software of the unit
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The following three documents are provided.
Enjoy Music over Your Wi-Fi Network (this document)
Provides how to listen to music in your personal computer (PC) or smartphone over your
Wi-Fi network.
Reference Guide (accompanying sheet)
Provides important safety information.
Help Guide (web document for a PC/smartphone)
Provides details about the unit; how to make a BLUETOOTH connection and
play High-Resolution Audio, etc.
http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-x9/zz/
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