h.ear go 2 (SRS-HG10) | Help Guide | Using this speaker as a rear speaker (Wireless Surround)

Using this speaker as a rear speaker (Wireless Surround)

You can enjoy surround sound by combining with products that support the Wireless Surround function.

A Sony product (such as a sound bar/home theater system) that supports the Wireless Surround function and two h.ear go 2 (SRS-HG10) are required.

For more information including compatible models, refer to the following URL.

http://sony.net/nasite/

Preparing for using the Wireless Surround function

Connect the speakers ( h.ear go 2 (SRS-HG10) ) to the wireless network.
For details about the wireless network connection, see “Selecting the Wi-Fi network connection method.”
Check if the software of these speakers are the latest version.
For details how to check the software version, see “Searching the latest software via a network connection.”

Setting speakers to use as rear speakers (Wireless Surround function)

Place the speakers at a distance 1 m (3 ft) or less from each other, and then turn on them.

The (power) indicator lights up in green.
On each speaker, press the FUNCTION button repeatedly until the NETWORK indicator lights up.

Both speakers enter the NETWORK mode.
Set up the Wireless Surround function on the connecting equipment.
Follow the instructions on the screen. The following operations use a sound bar (HT-NT5) as an example.
1. Press the HOME button on the remote control.
2. Select [Setup], and then press the enter button.
3. Select [Wireless Surround], and then follow the instructions on the screen.
For more details, refer to the operating instructions of the connecting equipment.
Check that the (right)/ (left) indicators on these speakers light up.
On the connecting equipment, start playback and adjust the volume.

For more details, refer to the operating instructions of the connecting equipment.

Changing R (right) and L (left) of rear speakers

When using the Wireless Surround function, press the SET UP button on the rear of the speaker repeatedly. Each press switches between R (right) and L (left). This operation is possible with either speaker.

Canceling the Wireless Surround function/using other functions

While using the Wireless Surround function, other functions (such as the Wireless Multi-room function, Wireless Stereo function, Speaker Add function, BLUETOOTH connection) are not available.

Press and hold the SET UP button on this speaker until a beep is heard.

The (right)/ (left) indicators turn off and the Wireless Surround function is canceled. Then, the grouping is also canceled.

Hint

When connecting two speakers to the AC outlet using the USB AC adaptors, the power of the connected equipment and two speakers can be linked by turning on or off the equipment or speaker (Power Interlock).
You can also set the Wireless Surround function using “Sony | Music Center”.
You cannot cancel the Wireless Surround function by using “Sony | Music Center.” For operation on the speaker, see "Canceling the Wireless Surround function/using other functions" noted above.

Note

When using the Wireless Surround function, the automatic software update feature of the speaker and sound bar/home theater system is not activated. To update the software, cancel the Wireless Surround function, and then connect the speaker or sound bar/home theater system to the wireless network.
When using the Wireless Surround function, the speaker and sound bar/home theater system cannot be connected to the wireless network. Also, you cannot control the speaker using “Sony | Music Center.” When using the Wi-Fi network function and “Sony | Music Center,” cancel the Wireless Surround function, and then connect it to the wireless network.
When using the Wireless Multi-room function on this speaker, setting (grouping) for the Wireless Surround function cannot be operated on this speaker.

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