Sony SRS-XB20 - Wireless Speaker Reference Guide

Precautions

On safety

• The nameplate and important information concerning safety are located on the bottom exterior of the main unit.

On placement

• Do not set the speaker in an inclined position.
• Do not leave the system in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
• Do not use or leave the system in a car.
• Do not use the system in a sauna.

On cleaning

• Do not use alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the cabinet.

Others

• When using the Speaker Add or Wireless Party Chain function, the codec is changed to SBC.
• At high temperature, the charging may stop or the volume may reduce to protect the battery.
• Even if you do not intend to use the system for a long time, charge the battery to its full capacity once every 6 months to maintain its performance.

About the Voice Guidance

THE SOUND GUIDANCE IS AVAILABLE IN THIS PRODUCT ONLY IN ENGLISH

Depending on the status of the system, the voice guidance outputs from the speaker as followings.

• When setting the system to the pairing mode; "Bluetooth pairing"
• When pressing and holding the (call) button to check the battery power during the system is turned on; "Fully charged/About 70%/About 50%/About 20%/Please charge"
• When the battery power is low; "Please charge"
• When changing the L/R on SongPal during the Speaker Add function; "Left/Right"

On Copyrights

• Android, Google Play, Google Play logo, and the Google Now 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 such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and tradenames are those of their respective owners.
• The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.
• WALKMAN and WALKMAN logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
  App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to connect specifically to the Apple product(s) identified in the badge, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
• ™ and ® marks are omitted in the documents.

Notes on water resistant feature

(Read before using the system)

Water resistant performance of the system

This system has a water resistant specification*^1,*² of IPX5*³ as specified in "Degrees of protection against ingress of water" of the IEC60529 "Ingress Protection Rating (IP Code)." However, this system is not completely water-tight.

Do not drop the system into hot water in a bathtub or purposely use it in water.

Liquids that the water resistant performance specifications apply to

• Requires that the cap is fastened securely.
• The supplied accessories are not water resistant.
• IPX5 (Degree of protection against jets of water): For details, refer to Help Guide.

The water resistant performance of the system is based on our measurements under the conditions herein described. Note that malfunctions as a result of water immersion caused by misuse by the customer are not covered by the warranty.

To avoid the deterioration of the water resistant performance

Check the following and use the system correctly.

• Do not use or leave the system in an extremely hot or cold environment (temperature outside the range of 5°C – 35°C (41°F – 95°F)). If the system is used or left in outside the above range, the system may automatically stop to protect internal circuitry.
• Be careful not to drop the system or subject it to mechanical shock. Deformation or damage may cause deterioration of the water resistant performance.
• Do not use the system in a location where large amount of water or hot water may splash on it. The system does not have a design that is resistant to water pressure. Use of the system in the above location may cause a malfunction.
• Do not pour high-temperature water or blow hot air from a hair dryer or any other appliance on the system directly. Also, never use the system in high temperature locations such as in saunas or near a stove.
• Handle the cap with care. The cap plays a very important role in maintenance of the water resistant performance. When using the system, make sure that the cap is closed completely. When closing the cap, be careful not to allow foreign objects inside. If the cap is not closed completely the water resistant performance may deteriorate and may cause a malfunction of the system as a result of water entering the system.
  

How to care for the system when wet

If the system gets wet, first remove the water from the system, and then wipe off the moisture on the system using a soft, dry cloth. Especially in cold regions, leaving moisture on its surface may cause the system to freeze and malfunction. Be sure to wipe off the moisture after using the system.

Put the system on towel or dry cloth. Then leave it at room temperature and dry the system until no moisture remains.

Specifications

• *¹ The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles between devices, magnetic fields around a microwave oven, static electricity, reception sensitivity, antenna's performance, operating system, software application, etc.
• *² BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the purpose of BLUETOOTH communication between devices.

• *³ Codec: Audio signal compression and conversion format

• *⁴ Subband Codec

• *⁵ Advanced Audio Coding

• *⁶ 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 compatible coding technologies such as SBC, it operates without any downconversion of the Hi-Res Audio content*⁷, and allows approximately three times more data*⁸ than those other technologies to be transmitted over a BLUETOOTH wireless network with unprecedented sound quality, by means of efficient coding and optimized packetization.
• *⁷ Excluding DSD format contents.
• *⁸ In comparison with SBC (Subband Coding) when the bitrate of 990 kbps (96/48 kHz) or 909 kbps (88.2/44.1 kHz) is selected.

*⁹ When the specified music source is used, the volume level of the unit is set to 21, and the illumination on the unit is turned off.

If the volume level of the unit is set to maximum, the usage life will be approx. 3 hours. Time may vary, depending on the temperature or conditions of use.

System requirements for charging battery using USB

Using a commercially-available USB AC adaptor capable of feeding in 1.5 A or 0.5 A (the charging time will be shorter with a USB AC adaptor capable of feeding in 1.5 A)

Compatible iPhone/iPod models

iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, iPod touch (6th generation), iPod touch (5th generation)

Note
Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to iPhone/iPod is lost or damaged when using your iPhone/iPod connected to this unit.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Documents / Resources

References

• Sony Corporation - Home

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