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Using the strap

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Page 1 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 The following explains how to use this speaker. Select a topic from the navigation pane. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Getting started Parts and controls Included items Using the strap Power source/charging...
Page 2: Troubleshooting
Connecting with a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Windows) Connecting with a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Mac) Listening to music BLUETOOTH device Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec) Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) Stereo Pair function Listening to music wirelessly with 2 speakers (Stereo Pair function)
Page 3 Sound becomes low while in use BLUETOOTH connection Unable to pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device Unable to connect a BLUETOOTH device with the speaker in the Stereo Pair function Reset Restarting the speaker Initializing the speaker 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
Page 4: Parts And Controls
Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Parts and controls (power) button with indicator CHARGE indicator (BLUETOOTH) button with indicator/ ST PAIR (Stereo Pair) button with indicator (play) button/ (call) button -/+ (volume) buttons MIC (Microphone) Upper strap hole/Lower strap hole ®...
Page 5 Related Topic About the indicators 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
Page 6: Using The Strap
Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Using the strap You can hang the speaker from your bag or backpack by using the strap attached to the speaker. Using the upper strap hole to make use of the strap Remove the belt from the hook.
Page 7 When you have attached the strap to the speaker, make sure that the end loop of the belt rests securely on the hook. Do not pull hard on the strap attached to the speaker or swing the speaker around. Do not use the strap with any device other than the speaker. 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
Page 8: Charging The Speaker
Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Charging the speaker The speaker is capable of running on power either from an AC outlet connected by a USB AC adaptor (commercially available) or from the rechargeable built-in battery. When using the speaker for the first time, be sure to charge the built-in battery for more than 1 hour before turning on the speaker.
Page 9 speaker is displayed along with the connected BLUETOOTH device name. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Android smartphone. Note that the remaining battery power displayed on the smartphone may vary from the actual remaining battery power of the speaker. Consider this information as a reference. When using the iPhone/iPod touch with iOS 10.0 or later installed While the speaker is connected with the iPhone/iPod touch via an HFP (Hands-free Profile) BLUETOOTH connection, the remaining battery power of the speaker is displayed on the widget screen of the iPhone/iPod touch.
Page 10 Related Topic Turning the power on Notes on charging 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
Page 11: Turning The Power On
If the CHARGE indicator flashes 3 times and the speaker turns off after you turn it on, the rechargeable built-in battery is empty. Charge the built-in battery. When the CHARGE indicator starts flashing slowly, the built-in battery is running low and needs to be charged. Related Topic Turning the power off Charging the speaker 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
Page 12: Turning The Power Off
Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Turning the power off Press the (power) button. (power) indicator and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator turn off. Related Topic Auto Standby function 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
Page 13: Auto Standby Function
When the Auto Standby function is turned on, the speaker turns off and the (power) indicator goes out and then flashes twice in green. Note While the Stereo Pair function or the hands-free function is in use, you cannot turn on/off the Auto Standby function. 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
Page 14 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 ® Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH devices Pairing is the process required to mutually register the information on BLUETOOTH devices to be connected wirelessly. To pair with a second or subsequent BLUETOOTH device, perform the following pairing procedure for each device.
Page 15 You hear a beep from the speaker and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator starts double flashing (pairing mode). 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-XB13.” If a passkey is required on the display of the BLUETOOTH device, enter “0000.”...
Page 16 The speaker can be paired with multiple devices, but can only play music from one paired device at a time. Related Topic Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
Page 17 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 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 connection for the first time. Perform the same procedures to pair to other devices.
Page 18 When the indicator is flashing slowly The speaker is searching for BLUETOOTH connections. To pair the speaker with a second or subsequent BLUETOOTH device (when the speaker has pairing information of other BLUETOOTH devices), proceed to step To reconnect the speaker with one of the BLUETOOTH devices that have been paired with the speaker before, proceed to step Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, the speaker may be reconnected with the device right after it is turned on.
Page 19 If a passkey is required, enter “0000.” If [SRS-XB13] does not appear, perform the operation again from step The passkey may be called a “passcode,” “PIN code,” “PIN number,” or “password.” After pairing, the BLUETOOTH connection establishes automatically and [Connected music] or [Connected...
Page 20: For Windows 8
Click [Add a device]. Select [SRS-XB13] and click [Next]. If a passkey* is required, enter “0000.” If [SRS-XB13] does not appear, perform the operation again from step ＊ The passkey may be called a “passcode,” “PIN code,” “PIN number,” or “password.”...
Page 21 The “ ” mark will appear in the bottom left of the [SRS-XB13] icon during installation. When the “ ” mark disappears, driver installation is complete. Proceed to step Depending on the computer, installation may take time. If driver installation takes too much time, the Auto Standby function of the speaker will cause it to turn off automatically.
Page 22 Devices] from the menu that appears. Then proceed to step Right-click on [SRS-XB13 Stereo], and select [Connect] from the menu that appears. When the speaker is connected, a checkmark will appear on [SRS-XB13 Stereo] on the [Sound] screen. Proceed to step...
Page 23 If you cannot click [Connect] for [SRS-XB13 Stereo], select [Disable] for the [Default Device] that currently has a checkmark (green). Follow the on-screen instructions to establish a BLUETOOTH connection. When the BLUETOOTH connection is established, you hear a beep from the speaker and the activity of the (BLUETOOTH) indicator changes from flashing to lit.
Page 24 The passkey of the speaker is “0000.” If a passkey besides “0000” is set on the BLUETOOTH device, pairing cannot be done with the speaker. Related Topic Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
Page 25 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 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 connection for the first time. Perform the same procedures to pair to other devices.
Page 26 After you pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device for the first time since purchase or initialize the speaker (the speaker has no pairing information), the speaker automatically enters pairing mode when it is turned on. Proceed to step When the indicator is flashing slowly The speaker is searching for BLUETOOTH connections.
Page 27 (BLUETOOTH) indicator changes from flashing to lit. If the connection attempt fails, repeat the procedure from step Click the speaker icon in the top-right of the screen and select [SRS-XB13] from [Output Device]. You can enjoy playing back music, etc. from your computer.
Page 28 The passkey of the speaker is “0000.” If a passkey besides “0000” is set on the BLUETOOTH device, pairing cannot be done with the speaker. Related Topic Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
Page 29: Listening To Music Of A Device Via Bluetooth Connection
Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 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.
Page 30 Noise or sound interruption may occur depending on the BLUETOOTH device connected with the speaker, the communication environment or the usage environment. Related Topic Charging the speaker Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
Page 31: Selecting The Bluetooth Audio Streaming Playback Quality (Codec)
(BLUETOOTH) indicator goes out and then flashes 3 times in blue. When the setting is changed to the “Priority on sound quality” mode, the speaker turns off and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator goes out and then flashes twice in blue. 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
Page 32: Terminating The Bluetooth Connection (After Use)
When using the Stereo Pair function, if you turn off one speaker, the other speaker is automatically turned off. The BLUETOOTH connection between them is disconnected. When you finish playing music, the BLUETOOTH connection may terminate automatically depending on the BLUETOOTH device. Related Topic Turning the power off 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
Page 33 SRS-XB13 Listening to music wirelessly with 2 speakers (Stereo Pair function) To use the Stereo Pair function, 2 SRS-XB13 speakers are required. By connecting 2 speakers via BLUETOOTH connection, you can enjoy more powerful sound. One speaker plays the sound on the left channel (left side), while the other speaker plays the sound on the right channel (right side) for stereo playback between the speakers.
Page 34 On the other speaker, press and hold the (BLUETOOTH)/ ST PAIR (Stereo Pair) button for about 3 seconds. The (BLUETOOTH) indicator and the ST PAIR (Stereo Pair) indicator flash. Check the state of the indicator on each of the 2 speakers. When the speakers are connected by the Stereo Pair function, a beep is heard from the speaker, then the ST PAIR (Stereo Pair) indicators on both speakers stay lit and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator on the second speaker turns off.
Page 35 ST PAIR (Stereo Pair) button on the other speaker to terminate the Stereo Pair function. If you continue to use the speaker without terminating the Stereo Pair function, you will have a problem, such as a failure to establish a BLUETOOTH connection or a sound interruption. 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
Page 36 To terminate the Stereo Pair function while using 2 speakers, press the (BLUETOOTH)/ ST PAIR (Stereo Pair) button. A beep is heard, and then the Stereo Pair function is terminated. Related Topic Listening to music wirelessly with 2 speakers (Stereo Pair function) 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
Page 37: Receiving A Call
Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Receiving a call You can enjoy hands-free calls with a BLUETOOTH mobile phone that supports the BLUETOOTH profile HFP (Hands- free Profile) or HSP (Headset Profile) via BLUETOOTH connection. If your BLUETOOTH mobile phone supports both HFP and HSP, set it to HFP.
Page 38 Depending on the model of your smartphone, the operation system or applications installed, some functions of hands-free calling may not be used correctly. Related Topic ® Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH devices Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) Making a call 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
Page 40: Making A Call
Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Making a call You can enjoy hands-free calls with a BLUETOOTH mobile phone that supports the BLUETOOTH profile HFP (Hands- free Profile) or HSP (Headset Profile) via BLUETOOTH connection. If your BLUETOOTH mobile phone supports both HFP and HSP, set it to HFP.
Page 41 Use a BLUETOOTH mobile phone at least 50 cm (1.6 ft) away from the speaker. Noise may result if the speaker and the BLUETOOTH mobile phone are too close. Related Topic ® Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH devices Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) Receiving a call 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
Page 42: Using The Voice Assist Function (Google App)
For details on the Google app, such as apps which work with the Google app, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Android smartphone. Note The Google app cannot be activated when you say “OK Google” through the speaker’s microphone even when the Android smartphone’s [OK Google] setting is on. 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
Page 43: Using The Voice Assist Function (Siri)
For details on Siri, such as apps which work with Siri, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the iPhone/iPod touch. Note Siri cannot be activated when you say “Hey Siri” through the speaker’s microphone even when the iPhone/iPod touch’s [Allow “Hey Siri”] setting is on. 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
Page 44: About The Indicators
Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 About the indicators CHARGE indicator (orange) Turns off The speaker has completed charging. Lights up The speaker is being charged. Flashes slowly The built-in battery is running at less than 20% and needs to be charged.
Page 45 The speaker is waiting for a connection for the Stereo Pair function to be established. Flashes The ST PAIR (Stereo Pair) indicator flashes when the connection with Stereo Pair function fails. Lights up The Stereo Pair function is used on the speaker. Related Topic Parts and controls 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
Page 46 Even if you do not intend to use the speaker for a long time, charge the battery to its full capacity once every 6 months to maintain its performance. If you have any questions or problems concerning the speaker that are not covered in this Help Guide, consult your nearest Sony dealer. 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
Page 47: Notes On Charging
The rechargeable built-in battery has a life span. As time passes and the number of times that the built-in battery is used increases, the capacity of the rechargeable built-in battery slowly decreases. When the amount of time that the built-in battery can be used seems significantly shorter, despite having been fully charged, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Page 48 While the speaker is connected with a computer that is not connected to an AC outlet, the speaker consumes the battery power of the computer. Do not leave the computer with the speaker connected for a long period of time to prevent the computer's battery from running out of power. Related Topic Charging the speaker 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
Page 49 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 Notes on waterproof and dustproof features Waterproof and dustproof performance of the speaker The speaker, with the cap closed securely, has a waterproof specification of IPX7 as specified in “Degrees of protection against water immersion” of the IEC60529 “Ingress Protection Rating (IP Code)”...
Page 51 Especially in cold regions, be sure to wipe off the moisture after using the speaker. Leaving moisture on its surface may cause the speaker to freeze and malfunction. 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
Page 52: About The Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology The BLUETOOTH wireless technology operates within a range of about 10 m (about 32.8 ft). Supported version and profiles of the BLUETOOTH standard A profile is a set of functions standardized for every characteristic of BLUETOOTH devices. The speaker supports the following version and profiles of the BLUETOOTH standard.
Page 53 A device with a built-in radio or tuner cannot be connected to the speaker via BLUETOOTH since noise may occur in broadcasts. Locate the speaker farther away from a TV, radio or tuner, etc. since noise may occur in broadcasts. 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
Page 54: License Notice
Notes on the License This product contains software that Sony uses under a licensing agreement with the owner of its copyright. We are obligated to announce the contents of the agreement to customers under requirement by the owner of copyright for the software.
Page 55 Trademarks Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC. WALKMAN and WALKMAN logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. 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.
Page 56: What Can I Do To Solve A Problem
For customers in Europe: https://www.sony.eu/support For customers in China: https://service.sony.com.cn For customers in other countries/regions: https://www.sony-asia.com/support If the operations above do not work, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Related Topic Restarting the speaker Initializing the speaker 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
Page 57 AC outlet by the USB AC adaptor. This, however, does not indicate a malfunction. If such a case occurs, turn off the speaker and let the battery fully charge itself before you use the speaker. Related Topic Charging the speaker About the indicators 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
Page 58 Raise the volume of the connected device for use, or set the Auto Standby function to off. Related Topic Charging the speaker Auto Standby function 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
Page 59 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XB13 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 device.
Page 61: Sound Becomes Low While In Use
AC outlet by a USB AC adaptor (commercially available) or to a computer that comes equipped with a USB charging port. If the sound becomes low while in use, follow the procedure below. Turn off the speaker. Charge the built-in battery sufficiently. 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
Page 62: Unable To Pair The Speaker With A Bluetooth Device
If the speaker is not displayed on the BLUETOOTH device, turn off the BLUETOOTH function on the device, and then turn on the BLUETOOTH function again. It may improve symptoms. Related Topic ® Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH devices About the indicators Initializing the speaker 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
Page 63 SRS-XB13 Unable to connect a BLUETOOTH device with the speaker in the Stereo Pair function After connecting 2 SRS-XB13 speakers, perform the pairing procedure between a BLUETOOTH device and the speaker in which the (BLUETOOTH) indicator is flashing in blue.
Page 64 The speaker is turned off during the restart process, and then turned back on upon completion of the process. Note Restarting the speaker does not delete its pairing information. Restarting the speaker may change its volume, function, or sound settings. 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
Page 65: Initializing The Speaker
The speaker is initialized. Settings such as volume, etc., are restored to the factory default settings, and all pairing information is deleted. Note The speaker cannot be initialized while the power is off. Related Topic ® Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH devices Restarting the speaker 5-025-468-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...

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