Charging the battery

You can operate the speaker by connecting to the AC outlet with the supplied USB AC adaptor or by using the built-in lithium-ion battery (rechargeable).

Before turning on the speaker for the first time, be sure to charge the speaker for more than 1 hour.

When the battery is charged, you can use the speaker without using the USB AC adaptor.

  1. Connect the supplied USB AC adaptor and micro-USB cable.
  2. Connect the micro-USB cable to a DC IN 5V jack.
  3. Connect the USB AC adaptor to an AC outlet.

    Do not use other than the supplied USB AC adaptor, micro-USB cable, and AC power cord.
    According to your country or region, connect the AC power cord and plug adaptor to the USB AC adaptor.

    When the speaker is connected to an AC outlet via the USB AC adaptor, charging starts and the CHARGE indicator lights up in orange. Charging is completed in about 5 hours*1 and the indicator turns off.

    *1When the speaker is turned off, time that is required to charge the empty battery to its full capacity.

Lifespan of a lithium-ion battery

When making a BLUETOOTH (SBC) connection: Approx. 12 hours (at normal playback)*2

When connected to a network: Approx. 8 hours (at normal playback)*3

*2When the specified music source is used, the BLUETOOTH device is set to the maximum volume, and the volume level of the speaker is set to 43.
The battery life when the volume level of the speaker is set to maximum will be about 4 hours.

*3When the specified music source is used, the network device is set to the maximum volume, and the volume level of the speaker is set to 43. The battery life when the volume level of the speaker is set to maximum will be about 4 hours.

When the battery is running low

When the CHARGE indicator flashes slowly, the built-in battery is running low and needs to be charged. Charge the speaker for more than 1 hour by connecting it to an AC outlet via the USB AC adaptor.

Hint

  • Even when listening to music from the speaker, you can charge the speaker if it is connected to the AC outlet. However, it is recommended to turn off the speaker for charging because the charging time may become longer.
  • The voice guidance for the remaining battery capacity can be turned on or off by using the dedicated app “Sony | Music Center.”

Note

  • When you switch the power source between an AC outlet and battery by connecting/disconnecting the USB AC adaptor, sound output will stop for a short while. This is not a malfunction.
  • If you use the speaker at a high volume, the battery power may reduce even when connected to an AC outlet. When using the speaker while charging the battery, turn the volume to low. Otherwise, turn off the speaker and charge it for at least 1 hour.
  • If you use the speaker at a high volume for a long time, the battery power and the volume may reduce even when connected to an AC outlet. This is not a malfunction. In this case, turn off the speaker and charge it for at least 1 hour.
  • When the battery life is low (CHARGE indicator flashes), the maximum output level of the speaker becomes low.
  • In a very high or low temperature, charging the battery will be stopped for its safety. If the charging continues for a long time, the charging may be stopped. Charge the battery in the usable temperature range (5 °C to 35 °C).
  • 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.
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