Selecting the quality for music playback via BLUETOOTH connection (Codec)

The “Priority on Sound Quality” and “Priority on Stable Connection” preferences are available on the speaker for the BLUETOOTH connection quality. The “Priority on Sound Quality” preference provides compatibility not only with SBC but also with AAC and LDAC* for music playback of high sound quality, whereas the “Priority on Stable Connection” preference enables music playback via more stable BLUETOOTH connections. At the time of purchase, the “Priority on Sound Quality” preference is selected.

Supported Codecs

  • Priority on sound quality (default setting): Optimal codec is automatically selected from AAC, LDAC*, and SBC.

  • Priority on stable connection: SBC is selected.

* To use an LDAC compatible BLUETOOTH device, change the audio output setting of the speaker to enable stereo audio playback.

  1. Turn on the speaker.

    The(BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes* in blue.

    * If the BLUETOOTH device which has been connected before is nearby, the speaker may be connected to the device automatically, and then the(BLUETOOTH) indicator may be lit in blue.

  2. Change the BLUETOOTH connection quality.

    When using the buttons of the speaker

    1. Press and hold the(play)/(call) button and the(BLUETOOTH) button simultaneously for about 2 seconds.

      When the “Priority on Stable Connection” preference is selected, the(power) indicator flashes 3 times in green.

      When the “Priority on Sound Quality” preference is selected, the(power) indicator flashes twice in green.

      When the speaker is connected with BLUETOOTH devices, all the connections are automatically disconnected and then reestablished and the new setup is applied.

    Hint

    • As long as the speaker is connected to an AC outlet by a USB AC adaptor (commercially available), you can change the BLUETOOTH connection quality while the speaker is turned off as well.

    When using “Sony | Music Center”

    1. Pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device, such as a smartphone.

      When a BLUETOOTH connection is established, you hear voice guidance (BLUETOOTH connected) from the speaker.

    2. Tap [Music Center] on your smartphone, etc. to start up the application.

      Music Center

    3. Tap [SRS-XE200].

    4. Tap [Settings] - [Sound] - [Bluetooth Connection Quality], and then select [Priority on Sound Quality] or [Priority on Stable Connection].

    5. Disconnect the connection with the BLUETOOTH device and then establish it once again.

      The new setup is applied.

Hint

  • When using the Stereo Pair function or the Party Connect function, the codec automatically switches to SBC.

Note

  • While the “Priority on Sound Quality” preference is selected, noise or sound interruption may occur depending on the setting of your BLUETOOTH device and ambient conditions. In such a case, change the BLUETOOTH connection quality to the “Priority on Stable Connection” preference.

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