How to care for the unit
Although the fabric part of the unit has water repellent treatment applied, you can use the unit more
comfortably and for a longer period of time by following the maintenance procedure below.
• If the surface of the unit gets dirty in the following cases, wash the unit with fresh water (tap water,
etc.) promptly to remove the dirt. Leaving dirt on its surface may cause the surface to discolor or
deteriorate, or the unit to malfunction.
Ex.
– When the unit has sand, salt (chlorine), or other residue on it after having been used in a mountain
area, by a swimming pool, etc.
– When the unit is stained with foreign substances (sunscreen, suntan oil, etc.)
• Wipe off the moisture on its surface, and put the unit on a dry soft cloth to drain the collected water
inside the unit. Then, dry the unit in an airy place until no moisture remains.
• The sound quality may change when water enters the speaker or passive radiator section of the unit.
It is not malfunction. Wipe off the moisture on its surface, and put the unit on a dry soft cloth to drain
the collected water inside the unit. Then, dry the unit in an airy place until no moisture remains.
Note
• If the surface of the unit gets dirty, do not use detergent, thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. to clean the
unit because it will affect the water repellent function of the fabric part of the unit.
• Especially in cold regions, be sure to wipe off the moisture after using the unit. Leaving moisture on
its surface may cause the unit to freeze and malfunction.
• If sand grains, etc. enter the fabric or other part of the unit, remove them carefully. Never use a
vacuum cleaner, etc. on the unit. It may cause damage of the speaker section or other part of the unit.
Precautions
On placement
• When you carry around the unit, firmly grasp the unit with one hand and put it on the palm of the
other hand to prevent it from slipping off. Otherwise, the unit may cause injuries, damage to the unit
itself, or damage to household contents by slipping off.
• To eliminate the risk of malfunctions, avoid the following locations when placing or leaving this unit.
– A place subject to high temperatures, such as under direct sunlight or lighting equipment, near a
heat source, or in a sauna
– Inside a vehicle with the windows closed (especially in summertime)
– A place subject to excessive dust
– A place subject to strong vibration
• Place this unit on a flat, level surface. When placed on a sloped surface, the unit may fall over or fall
off the surface due to its own vibration, resulting in injuries, malfunctions, or performance
degradation.
• Depending on the conditions where this unit is placed, it may fall over or fall off the surface. Do not
leave any valuables near the unit.
• This unit is not anti-magnetic. Keep objects susceptible to magnetism (recorded tapes, watches, cash
cards and credit cards with magnetic coding, etc.) away from the unit. When you carry around the
unit, keep this in mind as well.
Other notes
• Do not use or leave the unit in an extremely cold or hot environment (temperature outside the range
of 5 °C – 35 °C). If the unit is used or left in outside the above range, the unit may automatically stop to
protect internal circuitry.
• If you use this unit for a long time, the temperature of this unit may rise, but it is not a malfunction.
• 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 unit for a long time, charge the battery to its full capacity once
every 6 months to maintain its performance.
Trademarks
• Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC.
• The LDAC™ name is a trademark of Sony Group Corporation or its affiliates.
• The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and
any use of such marks by Sony Group Corporation and its subsidiaries is under license.
• Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPod touch 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.
• IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under
license.
• USB Type-C® and USB-C® are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ® marks are not specified.
Specifications
Speaker
Full range unit
Approx. 42 mm × 51 mm (2)
Enclosure type
Passive radiator model
BLUETOOTH®
Communication system
BLUETOOTH Specification version 5.2
Maximum communication range
Line of sight*
1
approx. 30 m
Frequency band
2.4 GHz band (2.400 0 GHz - 2.483 5 GHz)
Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles*
2
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)
HSP (Headset Profile)
HFP (Hands-free Profile)
Supported codecs*
3
SBC (Subband Codec)
AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)
LDAC*
4
Corresponding content protection
SCMS-T
Transmission range (A2DP)
20 Hz - 20 000 Hz (Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz)
Note
Depending on the network environment, there may be an interruption at the high bitrate transmission.
Microphone
Type
MEMS (Micro Electronics Mechanical System) type
Directional characteristic
Omni directional
Effective frequency range
100 Hz - 8 000 Hz
General
Power
DC 5 V 1.5 A (using a commercially-available USB AC adaptor capable of delivering
an output current of 1.5 A) or, using built-in lithium-ion battery
Lithium-ion battery life (while Battery Care mode*
5
is not activated)
With playback via a BLUETOOTH connection
Approx. 16 hours*
6
– Volume level: 31
– STAMINA: on
Approx. 10 hours (default)*
6
– Volume level: 30
– STAMINA: off
Approx. 3 hours*
6
– Volume level: 50 (MAX.)
– STAMINA: off
Time required for charging the built-in rechargeable battery (while Battery Care mode*
5
is not activated)
Approx. 4 hours*
7
*
8
(10 minutes of charging provide approximately 70 minutes*
6
of music playback.)
Operating temperature
5 °C – 35 °C
Dimensions (including projecting parts and controls)
Approx. 90 mm × 208 mm × 94 mm (w/h/d)
Mass
Approx. 800 g including battery
Supplied accessories USB Type-C® cable (USB-A to USB-C / Max. 1.5 A)*
9
(1)
Strap (1) (attached to the unit)
*
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 communications between devices.
*
3
Codec: Audio signal compression and conversion format
*
4
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.
*
5
Mode for prolonging the durability life of the built-in rechargeable battery by limiting the charging
capacity up to approximately 90%. The unit in this mode is capable of playing for a shorter period of
time than stated.
*
6
The built-in battery life above is measured using our specified music source. Actual performance time
may vary from the listed time due to the volume, songs played, surrounding temperature, and usage
conditions.
*
7
Time required for the empty battery to be fully charged (100%) while the unit is powered off.
*
8
Provided that a USB AC adaptor capable of delivering an output current of 1.5 A is used for battery
charging connection.
*
9
A charging cable exclusively designed for the unit. Do not use the cable for any other purposes.
System requirements for charging battery using USB
Using a commercially-available USB AC adaptor capable of delivering an output current of DC 5 V 1.5 A.
Compatible iPhone/iPod models
iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12,
iPhone 12 mini, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11, iPhone XS Max,
iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone SE,
iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s, iPod touch (7th generation)
(As of November 2021)
The unit is compatible with iOS 10.0 or later.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
