Listening to music of a device via a BLUETOOTH connection

You can enjoy listening to music of a BLUETOOTH device and operate it by the speaker via a BLUETOOTH connection if it supports the following BLUETOOTH profiles.

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Enables you to enjoy high-quality audio contents wirelessly.

AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)

Enables you to adjust the volume and operate to play, pause or skip to the beginning of the next/current track.

Operations may vary depending on the BLUETOOTH device. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the BLUETOOTH device.

Note

  • Make sure beforehand that the volume on the BLUETOOTH device and speaker are set to a moderate level to avoid sudden loud sound output from the speaker.

    Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, adjusting the volume of the speaker may not be possible on the BLUETOOTH device while playback on the device is stopped/paused.

  1. When a USB device or an audio cable is connected to the PLAY/CHARGE OUTPUT port (USB) or to the AUDIO IN jack, disconnect the device or the cable.

    While a USB device or an audio cable is connected to the PLAY/CHARGE OUTPUT port (USB) or to the AUDIO IN jack, you do not hear music from any BLUETOOTH device.

  2. Connect the speaker with the BLUETOOTH device.

    When a BLUETOOTH connection is established, you hear the notification sound from the speaker and the activity of the (BLUETOOTH) indicator changes from flashing to lit.

  3. Start playback on the BLUETOOTH device.
  4. Adjust the volume by pressing –/+ (volume) buttons or operating the BLUETOOTH device.

    When you press –/+ (volume) buttons or adjust the volume on the BLUETOOTH device, the(power) indicator flashes once or 3 times.

    Depending on the BLUETOOTH device you are using, the(power) indicator may not flash even if you adjust the volume on the BLUETOOTH device.

    Press and hold –/+ (volume) buttons for rapid adjustments.

    During playback, you can use(play) button to perform the following operations.

    Pause

    Press(play) button during playback to pause. Press it again to cancel pause.

    Skip to the beginning of the next track

    Press(play) button twice quickly during playback.

    Skip to the beginning of the current or previous track*

    Press(play) button 3 times quickly during playback.

    * Operations vary depending on the BLUETOOTH device in use.

Hint

  • As long as the speaker is connected to an AC outlet by the AC power cord (mains lead) (supplied), the speaker's built-in battery is capable of charging itself even while music playback from the speaker is in progress. Depending on the usage of the speaker, however, it may take a long time before charging completes. When you intend to use the speaker while charging the battery, turn down the speaker volume, or turn off the speaker and let the battery fully charge itself before using the speaker.

  • The speaker supports content protection by the SCMS-T method. You can listen to music (or audio) from the smartphone or mobile phone, which supports the SCMS-T method, through the speaker.

  • When you set the volume to the maximum or minimum level on the speaker, the(power) indicator flashes 3 times.

  • Pressing and holding (play) button for about 5 seconds makes the speaker play the music track stored for demonstration purposes. To disable this feature, press (play) button once again.

Note

  • If the communication condition is poor, the BLUETOOTH device may react incorrectly to the operations on the speaker.

  • While music playback is in progress on a BLUETOOTH device, do not connect a device to the PLAY/CHARGE OUTPUT port (USB) or AUDIO IN jack. Connecting a device to the PLAY/CHARGE OUTPUT port (USB) or AUDIO IN jack automatically places the speaker into USB mode or AUDIO IN mode and you cannot hear music from any BLUETOOTH device.

  • While the speaker has a device connected to the PLAY/CHARGE OUTPUT port (USB) or AUDIO IN jack, you can still listen to music from a BLUETOOTH device connected via a BLUETOOTH connection by selecting, for example, [My Library] on “Sony | Music Center.”

  • When using in a place with a high temperature, the volume may decrease to protect the built-in battery.

  • The maximum power output will be lower when the built-in battery is running low.

  • Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, it may be necessary to adjust the volume or set the audio output setting on the connected device.

  • Noise or sound interruption may occur depending on the BLUETOOTH device connected with the speaker, the communication environment or the usage environment.