Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec)
The “Priority on sound quality” and “Priority on stable connection” modes are available as options for selecting the playback quality of BLUETOOTH audio streaming. “Priority on sound quality” enables you to play back with a setting of, not only SBC, but also AAC and LDAC, so that you can enjoy high-quality sound via BLUETOOTH. “Priority on stable connection” provides you with a more stable BLUETOOTH audio streaming. “Priority on sound quality” is the default setting.
The sound quality can be changed while the speaker is in the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode.
Playback quality
- Priority on sound quality (default setting): Optimal codec is automatically selected from AAC, LDAC, and SBC.
- Priority on stable connection: SBC is selected.
- Set the speaker to the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode when the speaker is connected to an AC outlet via the supplied USB AC adaptor and micro-USB cable.
The
(power) indicator lights up in orange. -
Press and hold the STEREO PAIR button and + (volume) button for more than four seconds.
When the setting is changed to “Priority on sound quality” mode, the BLUETOOTH indicator flashes three times.
When the setting is changed to “Priority on stable connection” mode, the BLUETOOTH indicator flashes twice.
The playback quality is switched, and the speaker turns on.
Hint
- You can switch the playback quality by using “Sony | Music Center.” To switch it, select [Settings] - [Other Settings] - [Bluetooth Codec]. “Priority on sound quality” appears as [Auto] and “Priority on stable connection” appears as [SBC] when setting with “Sony | Music Center.”
Note
- Communication may become unstable in the “Priority on sound quality” mode, depending on the setting of your BLUETOOTH device and the ambient conditions. In this case, reset the speaker to the “Priority on stable connection” mode by performing steps
and 
above. - When the playback quality setting is changed by using “Sony | Music Center” while the speaker is turned on, the BLUETOOTH connection is terminated. In this case, connect the BLUETOOTH device manually again. After reconnecting, the playback quality is switched.
- You may also need to adjust the settings of the connected device to change the playback quality setting, such as SBC, AAC, LDAC. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device.
