Personal Audio SystemSRS-X99

Listening to music on a computer

You can listen to music on a computer connected to the USB B port (B) of the speaker.

To play High-Resolution Audio format files

The speaker is compatible with High-Resolution Audio format (192 kHz/24 bit).

To play High-Resolution Audio format files on your computer with the speaker, you need to download and install “Sony | Music Center for PC” or “Hi-Res Audio Player” to your computer.

  1. Connect your computer to the USB B port (B).
  2. Tap the USB-B button.

    The speaker switches to USB-B mode and the USB-B indicator lights up in white.

    The following settings are required on “Sony | Music Center for PC” when using “Sony | Music Center for PC.”

    1. Select [Settings] from the [Tools] menu.
    2. Click [Audio output settings] . Then, select [ASIO] or [Exclusive WASAPI] under [Output mode]. Select the dedicated driver*1 or connected device*1 from the pull-down menu.

      *1 “Sony Audio Driver” or “Digital Audio Interface (Sony Audio)” may be displayed.

    3. Follow the instructions on the computer screen to operate.

    For details on the procedure, refer to [How to use] on the “Sony | Music Center for PC” support website.

    http://www.sony.net/smc4pc/

  3. Operate the computer to start playback and adjust the volume to a moderate level.

    To play back High-Resolution Audio files on the computer, use “Sony | Music Center for PC” or “Hi-Res Audio Player.”

  4. Tap the VOL (volume) –/+ button to adjust the volume.

    When you tap the VOL (volume) –/+ button, the (on/standby) indicator flashes once or three times according to the volume adjustment.

To enjoy a more dynamic sound

Remove the speaker grille from the front of the speaker with the speaker grille detach tool (supplied).*2

*2 Keep the removed grille on a flat surface to prevent distortion.

Note

  • Do not touch the exposed part of the speaker (speaker units) after removing the speaker grille.

Hint

  • After SongPal is downloaded and installed to your smartphone/iPhone, you can use it as a remote control to adjust the volume, etc..

Note

  • Sony does not guarantee correct operation when a USB hub or USB extension cable is used. Do not disconnect the computer during operation. To prevent damage to data, stop playback, then turn off the power of the speaker before disconnecting the computer.
  • Digital broadcast audio is not output from the USB port of the computer. To listen to digital broadcast audio, connect the computer's analog audio output to the AUDIO IN jack of the speaker.
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