Selecting the quality for music playback via BLUETOOTH connections (Codec)

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

Supported Codecs

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

  • Priority on Stable Connection: SBC is selected.

  1. Connect the speaker to an AC outlet via a commercially available USB AC adaptor.
        

    Note

    • Do not turn on the speaker.

  2. Change the sound quality.

    When using the buttons of the speaker

    1. Press and hold the + (volume) button and the(BLUETOOTH) button simultaneously for about 2 seconds.

      When the “Priority on Stable Connection” preference is selected, the(BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes 3 times in blue.

      When the “Priority on Sound Quality” preference is selected, the(BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes twice in blue.

    When using “Sony | Music Center”

    1. Press the(power) button to turn on the speaker.

      Hint

      • Speaker operations with “Sony | Music Center” are available even while the speaker is running on power from the rechargeable built-in battery.

    2. Pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device, such as a smartphone.

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

    3. Tap [Music Center] on your smartphone, etc. to start up the application.

      Music Center

    4. Tap [LSPX-S3].

    5. Tap [Settings] - [Other Settings] - [Bluetooth Connection Quality], and then select [Priority on Sound Quality] or [Priority on Stable Connection].

Note

  • Noise or sound interruption may occur in the [Priority on Sound Quality] mode, depending on the setting of your BLUETOOTH device and ambient conditions. In this case, change the speaker to the [Priority on Stable Connection] mode.