Personal Audio SystemSRS-X99

Parts and controls (Main unit)

Front and top side

After turning the speaker on, hold your hand above the top panel. The backlight lights up and the function buttons (No.7 to No.11) are displayed. Buttons will be turned off when there is no operation for about 20 seconds or more.

How to display the function buttons
Place your hand as illustrated below to display the function buttons. To display quickly, touch the center of the top panel.

Reaction area

Rear side

  1. UPDATE button

    Indicates the status of the unit's software update.

  2. LINK indicator

    Indicates the status of the speaker’s network connection.

  3. VOL (volume) -/+ buttons

    Tap to adjust the volume.

    The (on/standby) indicator and reaction indicator flash according to the volume adjustment when tapped.

  4. (on/standby) button/indicator

    Tap to turn the speaker’s power on and off.

    The power status of the speaker is indicated by the lighting or flashing of the indicator.

  5. Remote sensor/Reaction indicator

    When the speaker receives signals from the supplied remote control, the reaction indicator (remote sensor) flashes.

    Also, the indicator flashes according to the volume adjustment of the speaker.

  6. N-Mark

    If your smartphone or Walkman is NFC-compatible, touch it on the N-Mark of the speaker. The speaker will turn on automatically, register (pair) with the device, and a BLUETOOTH connection can be made.

  7. NETWORK button/indicator

    Tap to switch the speaker to NETWORK mode.

    Tap to listen to music stored in a device and from music services on the home network.

    The connection status of the network is indicated by the flashing or lighting of the indicator.

  8. (BLUETOOTH) PAIRING button/indicator

    Tap to switch the speaker to BLUETOOTH mode or pairing mode.

    Tap to pair or connect with a BLUETOOTH device, or listen to music with a BLUETOOTH device.

    The connection status of the BLUETOOTH device is indicated by the flashing or lighting of the indicator.

    Tap once to switch the speaker to BLUETOOTH mode. Tap and hold to switch the speaker to pairing mode.

  9. USB-A button/indicator

    Tap to switch the speaker to USB-A mode.

    Tap to listen to music in a device connected to the USB A port (A).

    The USB-A indicator lights up when tapped.

  10. USB-B button/indicator

    Tap to switch the speaker to USB-B mode.

    Tap to listen to music in a device connected to the USB B port (B).

    The USB-B indicator lights up when tapped.

  11. AUDIO IN button/indicator

    Tap to switch the speaker to AUDIO IN mode.

    Tap to listen to music in a device connected to the AUDIO IN jack.

    The AUDIO IN indicator lights up when tapped.

  12. Wi-Fi antenna

    Set upright before Wi-Fi connection, as below.

    Swing the left side of the antenna outward.

    Pull out the antenna slightly until it can be rotated.

    Rotate the antenna 90 degrees clockwise.

    Set the antenna upright.

  13. AC IN terminal

    Connect the AC power cord (supplied).

  14. AUDIO IN jack

    Connect to the headphone jack of a portable audio device, etc., using a commercially-available audio cable.

  15. WPS button

    Press and hold when connecting to a Wi-Fi network.

    After pressing and holding for 2 seconds, beeps will be heard indicating that the speaker is ready to connect to a wireless router.

    If your wireless router has a WPS button, you can use the speaker’s WPS button to connect to the network.

  16. LAN port

    Use a commercially-available LAN cable to connect the computer or the wireless router.

  17. USB B port (B)

    Connect a computer using a USB cable (not supplied).

    When connecting a high-resolution supported Walkman or Xperia, use a USB cable and an optional cable for the Walkman or Xperia (not supplied).

  18. USB A port (A)

    Connect a USB flash drive directly. When connecting to an iPhone/iPad/iPod or Walkman, use the cable supplied with the device.