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Making connections

BLUETOOTH

How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices

Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device

Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device

Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC)

Disconnecting the NFC-compatible device by One-touch (NFC)

Switching devices by One-touch (NFC)

Listening to music

BLUETOOTH device

Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection

Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (after use)

Speaker Add function

About Speaker Add function (playback with two speakers)

Setting up the Speaker Add function

Switching between stereo mode (left/right) and double mode (Speaker Add function)

Canceling the Speaker Add function

Connecting to a portable audio device, etc.

Illumination LED

Turning the illumination LED on/off

Adjusting the brightness of the illumination LED

Sleep Timer

Setting and canceling the Sleep Timer

SongPal

SongPal Functions

Information

Specifications

About the indicators

Summary of Contents for LSPX-S1

Page 1: ...he speaker Select a topic from the navigation pane Getting Started What you can do with the Glass Sound Speaker Parts and controls Included items Checking the included items Power source Charging the speaker Turning the power on Turning the power off Auto Power Save function ...

Page 2: ...ic of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection after use Speaker Add function About Speaker Add function playback with two speakers Setting up the Speaker Add function Switching between stereo mode left right and double mode Speaker Add function Canceling the Speaker Add function Connecting to a portable audio device etc Illumination LED Turning the illumination LED o...

Page 3: ...d protect mode Sound BLUETOOTH is connected but there is no sound Distorted sound Humming or noise in the speaker output BLUETOOTH Unable to pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device Unable to connect the speaker to a BLUETOOTH device with One touch NFC Speaker Add function Unable to connect a BLUETOOTH device with the Speaker Add function Sound breaks up when using the Speaker Add function for pla...

Page 4: ... NFC compatible device by One touch NFC 20 Help Guide Switching devices by One touch NFC 21 Listening to music ii BLUETOOTH device ii Help Guide Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection 22 Help Guide Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection after use 24 Speaker Add function ii Help Guide About Speaker Add function playback with two speakers 25 Help Guide Setting up the Speaker Add funct...

Page 5: ...nd iii Help Guide BLUETOOTH is connected but there is no sound 51 Help Guide Distorted sound Humming or noise in the speaker output 52 BLUETOOTH iii Help Guide Unable to pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device 53 Help Guide Unable to connect the speaker to a BLUETOOTH device with One touch NFC 54 Speaker Add function iii Help Guide Unable to connect a BLUETOOTH device with the Speaker Add functio...

Page 6: ...Save function Enjoy up to about 4 hours 3 4 of continuous wireless music playback with the built in lithium ion rechargeable battery Charging the speaker by connecting the AC adaptor supplied Easy operation using a smartphone or tablet 5 4 580 768 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Codec Audio signal compression and conversion format 1 When using the Speaker Add function the aptX and LDAC codecs...

Page 7: ...nd 8 Base operating section DC IN 19 5 V jack 1 AUDIO IN jack 2 ON STANDBY power button indicator Press briefly to turn the illumination LED on and off Press and hold to turn the speaker on and off Also indicates the state of the rechargeable battery etc 3 BLUETOOTH indicator 4 Passive radiator 5 Organic glass tweeter 6 Illumination LED 7 Woofer 8 Reflector 9 2 ...

Page 8: ...nd lower the brightness of the illumination LED 1 TIMER Sleep Timer PAIRING button Press briefly to set the Sleep Timer Press and hold to turn on pairing mode 2 ADD Speaker Add function button 3 volume buttons 4 RESET button 5 N Mark Touch here when connecting by One touch NFC 6 3 ...

Page 9: ...tain the box for shipping purposes such as repairs or moving Speaker AC adaptor AC power cord mains lead Cleaning cloth Startup Guide Provides you with instructions on how to connect the speaker with BLUETOOTH devices and perform basic operations Reference Guide Provides you with precautions and product specifications Warranty card depending on your region country 4 580 768 11 2 Copyright 2016 Son...

Page 10: ...bove may vary depending on the ambient temperature or conditions of use When the battery is running low The ON STANDBY power indicator flashes slowly in red Please charge the speaker Turn off the speaker when you charge it to charge more quickly Hint Connect the supplied power cord mains lead to the supplied AC adaptor 1 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19 5 V jack 2 Securely plug the power cor...

Page 11: ...ged Once the battery is fully charged it will not be charged furthermore even if the speaker is kept connected to an AC outlet Note Even if you do not intend to use the speaker for a long time charge the battery to its full capacity once every six months to maintain its performance 4 580 768 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 6 ...

Page 12: ...urned off when you turn the speaker back on the illumination LED will remain off Note When the ON STANDBY power indicator flashes slowly in red the battery is running low and needs to be charged Turn off the speaker when you charge it to charge more quickly Related Topic Turning the power off 4 580 768 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Press and hold the ON STANDBY power button for at least two...

Page 13: ...press the ON STANDBY power button briefly while the speaker is on the illumination LED turns on off Related Topic Turning the power on 4 580 768 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Press and hold the ON STANDBY power button for at least two seconds The speaker turns off 1 8 ...

Page 14: ...ction has been established between the speaker and a BLUETOOTH device No music sound is played when the speaker is connected to a BLUETOOTH device The speaker keeps the following status when the Auto Power Save function is active No sound is output from the speaker The Illumination LED can be used normally A BLUETOOTH connection remains connected The ON STANDBY indicator does not change Hint When ...

Page 15: ... connecting patterns Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device Connecting with an NFC compatible device by One touch NFC Connecting the speaker with the paired device Once the BLUETOOTH devices are paired there is no need to pair them again To connect a device already paired refer to the following topic Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device Connecting the speaker with an NFC compatible de...

Page 16: ...e is to be paired The speaker can be paired with up to eight devices If a new device is paired after eight devices have already been paired the paired device with the oldest connection time is replaced by the new one When the pairing information of the speaker has been deleted from the BLUETOOTH device The speaker can be paired with multiple devices but can only play music from one paired device a...

Page 17: ...TOOTH indicator flashes slowly in white When no devices are paired with the speaker such as when you turn on the speaker for the first time after purchase the BLUETOOTH indicator flashes quickly in white and the speaker enters pairing mode automatically by just turning on the speaker Proceed to step When you turn on the speaker the speaker tries to make a BLUETOOTH connection with the last connect...

Page 18: ...the BLUETOOTH device The speaker can be paired with multiple devices but can only play music from one paired device at a time 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 connected device is not output from the speaker To listen to music from the BLUETOOTH device disc...

Page 19: ...less connection with BLUETOOTH devices Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection after use 4 580 768 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 14 ...

Page 20: ... that was previously paired with the speaker the connection switches to the latter device 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 connected device is not output from the speaker To listen to music from the BLUETOOTH device disconnect the audio cable from the spea...

Page 22: ...One touch For details on the compatible models refer to the operating instructions supplied with your Walkman 1 Set the NFC function of the device to on For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device If your smartphone OS is Android 2 3 3 or later and less than Android 4 1 proceed to step If your smartphone OS is Android 4 1 or later proceed to step NFC compatible Walkman...

Page 23: ...dset etc and connects with the speaker One touch connection switching The app may not be downloadable in some countries regions Start NFC Easy Connect on the smartphone Make sure that the app screen is displayed 3 Touch the speaker with the device Unlock the screen of the device beforehand Keep touching the device on the N marked part of the base until the device responds Follow the on screen inst...

Page 24: ...the audio cable from the speaker s AUDIO IN jack If your smartphone is a type that goes into standby mode in response to magnetic force it may not be able to connect by NFC Related Topic How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices Disconnecting the NFC compatible device by One touch NFC Switching devices by One touch NFC Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Terminat...

Page 25: ...t disconnect the speaker try the following Start the app on the device and move the device slowly over the N marked area of the speaker If the device is in a case remove the case 4 580 768 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Touch the device on the N marked area on the base of the speaker When using the Speaker Add function Move the device over the N marked part of the master unit The device cann...

Page 26: ...OOTH connection to another NFC compatible BLUETOOTH headset or BLUETOOTH speaker the NFC compatible device disconnects from the speaker and connects with the BLUETOOTH device it just touched If you cannot switch devices try the following Start the app on the NFC compatible device and move the NFC compatible device slowly over the N marked area of the speaker If the NFC compatible device is in a ca...

Page 27: ... BLUETOOTH device Operations may vary depending on the BLUETOOTH device Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with your BLUETOOTH device Hint The battery can be charged if the speaker is connected to an AC outlet though the speaker is in use Depending on the BLUETOOTH device it may be necessary to adjust the volume or set the audio output setting on the connected device Note If the com...

Page 28: ...ion sound from the BLUETOOTH connected device is not output from the speaker To listen to music from the BLUETOOTH device disconnect the audio cable from the speaker s AUDIO IN jack Related Topic How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection after use 4 580 768 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 23 ...

Page 29: ...with the device Turn off the BLUETOOTH device Turn off the speaker Touch the NFC compatible device to the speaker again if your device has the NFC function Hint When using the Speaker Add function touch the NFC compatible device to the master unit When you finish playing music the BLUETOOTH connection may terminate automatically depending on the BLUETOOTH device To disconnect a smartphone by One t...

Page 30: ...eakers Double mode Both speakers play the same sound Hint Connect your BLUETOOTH device to the master unit When using the Speaker Add function some operations can only be performed by the master unit while others can be performed by both the master unit and the satellite unit Operations that can only be performed by the master unit BLUETOOTH pairing switching between stereo mode and double mode an...

Page 31: ...nd the BLUETOOTH indicator will flash quickly in orange 1 Briefly press the ADD Speaker Add function button on one of the speakers The speaker that you operate will release a sound to indicate that it has been set as the master unit left L channel and the BLUETOOTH indicator will flash slowly in orange Another sound will indicate when the Speaker Add function is completely set up 2 Pair your BLUET...

Page 32: ... sound or noise in the speaker output In this case terminate the BLUETOOTH connection between the BLUETOOTH device and other BLUETOOTH device s When using the Speaker Add function the aptX and LDAC codecs cannot be used These codecs will automatically be converted to AAC or SBC Note If you want to reset one of the speakers while using the Speaker Add function be sure to cancel the Speaker Add func...

Page 33: ...te unit does not work 4 580 768 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Press the ADD Speaker Add function button on the master unit while using the Speaker Add function When you press the ADD Speaker Add function button on the master unit one time the left L channel and right R channel switch When you press the ADD button one additional time the mode switches to double mode In stereo mode the BLUETO...

Page 34: ...k normally from the speaker that was set as the master unit and is not played from the satellite unit Note Turning off the speaker does not cancel the Speaker Add function Related Topic Setting up the Speaker Add function 4 580 768 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Press and hold the ADD Speaker Add function button for at least two seconds A sound will indicate when the setting has been cancele...

Page 35: ...udio device etc Before connecting turn off all devices Connect a portable audio device to the AUDIO IN jack Use a commercial audio cable stereo mini to stereo mini no resistance 1 Turn on the speaker then the audio device 2 Start playback on the connected device 3 30 ...

Page 36: ...IO IN jack has priority and you will not hear the sound from the BLUETOOTH device To listen to music from a BLUETOOTH device remove the audio cable from the AUDIO IN jack If you use an audio cable with resistance the sound may be soft or may not be output 4 580 768 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 31 ...

Page 37: ...tion LED on off Note If you press and hold the button the speaker will turn off Related Topic Adjusting the brightness of the illumination LED 4 580 768 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Briefly press the ON STANDBY power button while the speaker is on 1 32 ...

Page 38: ... Adjusting the brightness of the illumination LED Hint Press and hold the button for rapid adjustments Related Topic Turning the illumination LED on off 4 580 768 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Press the illumination LED buttons 1 33 ...

Page 39: ...es 45 minutes or 60 minutes 4 580 768 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Press the TIMER Sleep Timer PAIRING button A sound will indicate that the Sleep Timer has been set and the power will automatically turn off after 60 minutes To cancel the Sleep Timer press the TIMER PAIRING button again A sound will indicate that the Sleep Timer has been canceled 1 34 ...

Page 40: ...es Adjust the illumination LED Set the sound quality Set the BLUETOOTH codec Set the Sleep Timer Note While using SongPal the sound source cannot be switched between a BLUETOOTH device and a device connected to the AUDIO IN jack Hint For details refer to the help page for SongPal http info songpal sony net help The operations that SongPal can perform vary depending on the audio device Specificatio...

Page 41: ...an 0 7 THD from 250 mW to rated output Power output reference 13 W 6 ohms 1 kHz Using battery Woofer Only FTC With 6 ohm loads from 60 Hz to 3 kHz rated 5 W minimum RMS power with no more than 1 0 THD from 70 mW to rated output Power output reference 6 W 6 ohms 1 kHz For Canada European countries Using AC adaptor Woofer Only Power output rated 11W 6 ohms 1 kHz 1 THD Power output reference 13 W 6 o...

Page 42: ...age life of lithium ion battery when BLUETOOTH is connected Approx 4 hours 8 Charging time for lithium ion battery Approx 2 hours 8 The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles between devices magnetic fields around a microwave oven static electricity reception sensitivity aerial s performance operating system software application etc 1 BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the...

Page 43: ...82 mm dia 303 mm 3 1 4 in dia 12 in Mass Approx 920 g 32 5 oz including rechargeable battery 4 580 768 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Depending on the ambient temperature and circumstances of use the actual duration may be different Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 8 38 ...

Page 44: ...The speaker is on and has finished charging Lights up red The speaker is off and is being charged Turns off The speaker is off and has finished charging Other Flashes slowly white The speaker is starting up Do not operate the speaker until the indicator has stopped flashing Wait until it changes to a steady light In the following situations the indicator may flash When connecting to an AC outlet f...

Page 45: ...peaker Add function Flashes quickly orange The speaker is starting to set up the Speaker Add function Flashes slowly orange The speaker is automatically starting to connect to the LSPX S1 that was last connected The speaker is starting to be set as the master unit Lights up orange In the following situations the indicator will light up It will automatically turn off after a short while When using ...

Page 46: ...ylinder or speaker section against objects Do not leave any objects susceptible to magnetism cash cards floppy disks with magnetic coding etc near the speaker If the product becomes dirty wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth dampened with mild detergent Do not use benzine alcohol thinner detergent etc because they will damage the surface finish For information on cleaning the organic glass cylinder ...

Page 47: ...r Notes on the AC adaptor When disconnecting the AC adaptor from the wall outlet mains do not pull on the cord Make sure to grasp the power plug when disconnecting When connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor turn off the speaker beforehand Otherwise it may cause malfunction Use only the supplied AC adaptor To avoid damaging the speaker do not use any other AC adaptor The supplied AC adaptor wa...

Page 48: ...tion When the speaker detects a problem for the following causes while charging the battery it will stop charging even if charging is not completed Ambient temperature exceeds the range of 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F There is a problem with the battery Note Charging time varies depending on battery usage conditions Charge the speaker in an ambient temperature of between 5 C and 35 C 41 F and 95 F The speak...

Page 49: ...erference may occur and result in communication speed deterioration noise or invalid connection if the speaker is used near a wireless LAN device In such a case perform the following Use the speaker at least 10 m about 30 ft away from the wireless LAN device If the speaker is used within 10 m about 30 ft of a wireless LAN device turn off the wireless LAN device Interference to other devices Microw...

Page 50: ...Bluetooth SIG and be authenticated Even if the connected device conforms to the above mentioned BLUETOOTH standard some devices 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 4 580 768 11 2 Copyright 201...

Page 51: ...y affect wireless performance The BLUETOOTH word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum Inc in the United States and in other countries Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc LDAC and the LDAC logo are trademarks of Sony Corporatio...

Page 52: ... following support home pages to get support information about your speaker For customers in the USA http esupport sony com For customers in Canada http esupport sony com CA For customers in European countries http www sony eu support 4 580 768 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 47 ...

Page 53: ...ues by charging the battery Reset the speaker Unlike when you initialize the speaker pairing information is not erased The Speaker Add function is canceled The volume functions and other sound settings may also change Initialize the speaker Look up information on the issue on the customer support website If the operations above do not work consult your nearest Sony dealer Related Topic Charging th...

Page 54: ... sure that the built in battery is charged Make sure the power cord mains lead is firmly connected to the AC adaptor Make sure the AC adaptor and power cord mains lead are firmly connected to the speaker and the AC outlet Related Topic Charging the speaker 4 580 768 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 49 ...

Page 55: ... from the jacks on the speaker Reconnect the power cord mains lead and press the ON STANDBY power button to turn on the speaker The ON STANDBY power indicator flashes in white and the speaker is initialized After initializing the speaker will turn off so press the ON STANDBY power button again If the issue is not resolved contact your nearest Sony dealer Related Topic Initializing the speaker 4 58...

Page 56: ... has a BLUETOOTH connection with the BLUETOOTH device Pair the speaker with the BLUETOOTH device again The volume of the speaker or BLUETOOTH device may be low Adjust the volume to a moderate level If a cord is connected to the AUDIO IN jack of the speaker or to the BLUETOOTH device unplug it Related Topic How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices About the indicators 4 580 768 11 2...

Page 57: ...e BLUETOOTH device The device with a built in radio or tuner cannot be connected to the speaker via BLUETOOTH since noise may occur in broadcasts Place the speaker farther away from a TV radio or tuner etc since noise may occur in broadcasts This may be caused by signal interference Try moving the speaker to a different location If the noise disappears depending on the location the speaker has not...

Page 58: ...MER PAIRING button for at least two seconds The speaker will make a sound to indicate that pairing mode has been entered and the BLUETOOTH indicator will flash quickly Charge the battery of the speaker sufficiently or connect the speaker to an AC outlet When using the Speaker Add function pair with the speaker that was set as the master unit The satellite unit cannot be paired with Related Topic C...

Page 59: ...evice is in a case remove it NFC reception sensitivity varies depending on the device If you repeatedly fail to connect the speaker with a device by One touch connect it to the speaker by on screen operation Check that your device is compatible with NFC Look up information on the issue on the customer support website When using the Speaker Add function pair with the speaker that was set as the mas...

Page 60: ...SPX S1 Unable to connect a BLUETOOTH device with the Speaker Add function After connecting the two speakers pair your BLUETOOTH device with the speaker that was set as the master unit 4 580 768 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 55 ...

Page 61: ... be caused by signal interference Try moving the speaker to a different location If the noise disappears depending on the location the speaker has not malfunctioned Using SongPal to switch the BLUETOOTH codec to Prioritize connection SBC may also resolve the issue 4 580 768 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 56 ...

Page 62: ...ouble mode or left channel right channel when using the Speaker Add function Press the ADD Speaker Add function button on the master unit to switch Pressing the ADD Speaker Add function button on the satellite unit does not work 4 580 768 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 57 ...

Page 63: ...ker When the speaker is not working properly resetting it may resolve some issues Note Pairing information is not erased by resetting the speaker 4 580 768 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Use a pointed object such as a pin to press the RESET button 1 58 ...

Page 64: ...peaker is not working properly initializing it may resolve some issues The speaker will return to its factory default settings 4 580 768 11 2 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Press and hold the volume button and the ON STANDBY power button simultaneously for five seconds 1 59 ...

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