Selecting the quality for music playback via a BLUETOOTH connection (Codec)

The “Prioritize Sound Quality” and “Prioritize Stable Connection” preferences are available on the speaker for the BLUETOOTH connection quality. The “Prioritize Sound Quality” preference provides compatibility not only with SBC but also with AAC and LDAC for music playback of high sound quality, whereas the “Prioritize Stable Connection” preference enables music playback via more stable BLUETOOTH connections. At the time of purchase, the “Prioritize Sound Quality” preference is selected.

  • Prioritize Sound Quality (default setting): Optimal codec is automatically selected from AAC, LDAC, and SBC.

  • Prioritize Stable Connection: SBC is selected.

  1. Turn on the speaker.

    You hear the notification sound from the speaker, and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator on the speaker flashes* in blue.

    * If the BLUETOOTH device that has previously been connected with the speaker is located nearby, the speaker may be connected automatically with the device. In such a case, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator lights up in blue.

  2. Change the BLUETOOTH connection quality.

    When using the buttons of the speaker

    • Press and hold the(play) button and the(BLUETOOTH) button simultaneously for about 2 seconds.

      When the setting is changed to the “Prioritize Stable Connection” preference, the(power) indicator on the speaker flashes 3 times in white.

      When the setting is changed to the “Prioritize Sound Quality” preference, the(power) indicator on the speaker flashes twice in white.

      When the speaker is connected with BLUETOOTH devices, all the connections are automatically disconnected and reestablished, and then the preference turns effective.

    When using the “Sony | Sound Connect” app

    • Start the “Sony | Sound Connect” app.

    • Select either of the codec preferences through [Bluetooth Connection Quality]: [Prioritize Sound Quality] or [Prioritize Stable Connection].

Hint

  • As long as the speaker is connected to an AC outlet by a USB PD compatible AC adaptor, you can change the BLUETOOTH connection quality while the speaker is turned off as well.

  • When using the Stereo Pair function or the Party Connect function, the codec automatically switches to SBC.

Note

  • While the “Prioritize Sound Quality” preference is selected, noise or sound interruption may occur depending on the setting of your BLUETOOTH device and ambient conditions. In such a case, change the BLUETOOTH connection quality to the “Prioritize Stable Connection” preference.