Document Outline

• Help Guide SRS-X9
• Table Of Contents
• Getting Started
  • Overview
    • What you can do with the speaker
  • Parts and controls
    • Parts and controls (Main unit)
    • Parts and controls (Remote control)
  • Included items
    • Checking the included items
  • Power source
    • Connecting to an AC outlet
    • Inserting the batteries of the remote control
    • Turning the power on
    • Turning the power off
    • Using the BLUETOOTH/Network standby function
    • Charging USB devices, such as smartphones
    • Auto standby function
• SongPal
  • About "SongPal"
    • How to use the "SongPal" screen
    • What you can do with "SongPal"
  • Wi-Fi network connection
    • Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using "SongPal" (Smartphone)
    • Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using "SongPal" (iPhone)
  • Device control
    • Listening to music on a PC via a Wi-Fi network
    • Listening to music on a device via a USB connection (USB-A)
    • Listening to music on a computer via a USB connection (USB-B)
    • Listening to various Internet music streaming (music service)
  • Speaker settings
    • Setting the sound quality
    • Setting the auto standby function
    • Setting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality
• Listening to music via home network
  • Selecting the method of network connection
    • Selecting the method of network connection
  • DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)
    • DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)
  • Listening to music on a PC via network connection (Windows 8 UI)
    • Connection method 1:
    • Connection method 2:
    • Connection method 3:
    • Connection method 4:
    • Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 8)
    • Setting your PC for operating from the DLNA controller (Windows 8)
    • Listening with the AirPlay function (iTunes)
    • Listening to music on a PC via network connection (Windows 8) (Windows Media Player)
    • Listening to music on a PC via network connection (Media Go)
  • Listening to music on a PC via network connection (Windows 8)
    • Connection method 1:
    • Connection method 2:
    • Connection method 3:
    • Connection method 4:
    • Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 8)
    • Setting your PC for operating from the DLNA controller (Windows 8)
    • Listening with the AirPlay function (iTunes)
    • Listening to music on a PC via network connection (Windows 8) (Windows Media Player)
    • Listening to music on a PC via network connection (Media Go)
  • Listening to music on a PC via network connection (Windows 7)
    • Connection method 1:
    • Connection method 2:
    • Connection method 3:
    • Connection method 4:
    • Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 7)
    • Listening with the AirPlay function (iTunes)
    • Listening to music on a PC via network connection (Windows 7)
    • Listening to music on a PC via network connection (Media Go)
  • Listening to music on a PC via network connection (Windows Vista)
    • Connection method 1:
    • Connection method 2:
    • Connection method 3:
    • Connection method 4:
    • Setting your PC as a DLNA server (Windows Vista)
    • Listening with the AirPlay function (iTunes)
    • Listening to music on a PC via network connection (Media Go)
  • Listening to music on a computer via network connection (Mac)
    • Connection method 1:
    • Connection method 2:
    • Connection method 3:
    • Connection method 4:
    • Listening with the AirPlay function (iTunes)
  • Listening to music on an iPhone/iPad/iPod via network connection
    • Connection method 1:
    • Connection method 2:
    • Connection method 3:
    • Listening with the AirPlay function (iPhone/iPad/iPod touch)
  • Listening to music on an Xperia via network connection
    • Connection method 1:
    • Connection method 2:
    • Connection method 3:
    • Listening to music with the WALKMAN application (Xperia)
• Listening to music via BLUETOOTH connection
  • How to make wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
    • How to make wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
  • Listening to music on a device via BLUETOOTH connection
    • Connection method 1:
    • Connection method 2:
    • Connection method 3:
    • Listening to music on a device via BLUETOOTH connection
    • Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality
    • Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
    • Disconnecting the smartphone by one touch (NFC)
    • Switching devices by one touch (NFC)
• Listening to music via USB connection
  • Listening to music on a USB flash drive via USB connection (USB-A)
    • Connecting a USB flash drive
    • Listening to music on a USB flash drive
  • Listening to music on an iPhone/iPad/iPod via USB connection (USB-A)
    • Connecting an iPhone/iPad/iPod
    • Listening to music on an iPhone/iPad/iPod
  • Listening to music on a Walkman via USB connection (USB-A)
    • Connecting a Walkman
    • Listening to music on a Walkman
  • Listening to music on a high-resolution supported Walkman via USB connection (USB-B)
    • Connecting a high-resolution supported Walkman
    • Listening to music on a high-resolution supported Walkman
  • Listening to music on a computer via USB connection (USB-B)
    • Connecting a computer/Installing the dedicated driver software
    • Installing "Hi-Res Audio Player" to a PC
    • Listening to music on a computer
• Listening to music by connecting with an audio cable
  • Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc., by connecting with an audio cable (AUDIO IN)
    • Connecting to a portable audio device, etc.
    • Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc.
• Listening to music on an Xperia
  • Selecting the method of network connection
    • Selecting the method of network connection
  • How to make wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
    • How to make wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
  • Listening to music on an Xperia via network connection
    • Connection method 1:
    • Connection method 2:
    • Connection method 3:
    • Listening to music with the WALKMAN application (Xperia)
  • Listening to music on a device via BLUETOOTH connection
    • Connection method 1:
    • Connection method 2:
    • Connection method 3:
    • Listening to music on a device via BLUETOOTH connection
    • Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality
    • Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
    • Disconnecting the smartphone by one touch (NFC)
    • Switching devices by one touch (NFC)
  • Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc., by connecting with an audio cable (AUDIO IN)
    • Connecting to a portable audio device, etc.
    • Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc.
• Listening to music on a smartphone
  • How to make wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
    • How to make wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
  • Listening to music on a device via BLUETOOTH connection
    • Connection method 1:
    • Connection method 2:
    • Connection method 3:
    • Listening to music on a device via BLUETOOTH connection
    • Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality
    • Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
    • Disconnecting the smartphone by one touch (NFC)
    • Switching devices by one touch (NFC)
  • Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc., by connecting with an audio cable (AUDIO IN)
    • Connecting to a portable audio device, etc.
    • Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc.
• Listening to music on an iPhone/iPad/iPod
  • Selecting the method of network connection
    • Selecting the method of network connection
  • How to make wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
    • How to make wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
  • Listening to music on an iPhone/iPad/iPod via network connection
    • Connection method 1:
    • Connection method 2:
    • Connection method 3:
    • Listening with the AirPlay function (iPhone/iPad/iPod touch)
  • Listening to music on an iPhone/iPad/iPod via BLUETOOTH connection
    • Connection method 1:
    • Connection method 2:
    • Listening to music on a device via BLUETOOTH connection
    • Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality
    • Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
  • Listening to music on an iPhone/iPad/iPod via USB connection (USB-A)
    • Connecting an iPhone/iPad/iPod
    • Listening to music on an iPhone/iPad/iPod
  • Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc., by connecting with an audio cable (AUDIO IN)
    • Connecting to a portable audio device, etc.
    • Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc.
• Listening to music on a Walkman
  • How to make wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
    • How to make wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
  • Listening to music on a Walkman via BLUETOOTH connection
    • Connection method 1:
    • Connection method 2:
    • Listening to music on a device via BLUETOOTH connection
    • Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality
    • Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
  • Listening to music on a Walkman via USB connection (USB-A)
    • Connecting a Walkman
    • Listening to music on a Walkman
  • Listening to music on a high-resolution supported Walkman via USB connection (USB-B)
    • Connecting a high-resolution supported Walkman
    • Listening to music on a high-resolution supported Walkman
  • Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc., by connecting with an audio cable (AUDIO IN)
    • Connecting to a portable audio device, etc.
    • Listening to music on a portable audio device, etc.
• Listening to music on a PC (Windows 8)
  • Selecting the method of network connection
    • Selecting the method of network connection
  • DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)
    • DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)
  • How to make wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
    • How to make wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
  • Listening to music on a PC via network connection (Windows 8 UI)
    • Connection method 1:
    • Connection method 2:
    • Connection method 3:
    • Connection method 4:
    • Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 8)
    • Setting your PC for operating from the DLNA controller (Windows 8)
    • Listening with the AirPlay function (iTunes)
    • Listening to music on a PC via network connection (Windows 8) (Windows Media Player)
    • Listening to music on a PC via network connection (Media Go)
  • Listening to music on a PC via network connection (Windows 8)
    • Connection method 1:
    • Connection method 2:
    • Connection method 3:
    • Connection method 4:
    • Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 8)
    • Setting your PC for operating from the DLNA controller (Windows 8)
    • Listening with the AirPlay function (iTunes)
    • Listening to music on a PC via network connection (Windows 8) (Windows Media Player)
    • Listening to music on a PC via network connection (Media Go)
  • Listening to music on a computer via USB connection (USB-B)
    • Connecting a computer/Installing the dedicated driver software
    • Installing "Hi-Res Audio Player" to a PC
    • Listening to music on a computer
• Listening to music on a PC (Windows 7)
  • Selecting the method of network connection
    • Selecting the method of network connection
  • DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)
    • DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)
  • How to make wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
    • How to make wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
  • Listening to music on a PC via network connection (Windows 7)
    • Connection method 1:
    • Connection method 2:
    • Connection method 3:
    • Connection method 4:
    • Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 7)
    • Listening with the AirPlay function (iTunes)
    • Listening to music on a PC via network connection (Windows 7)
    • Listening to music on a PC via network connection (Media Go)
  • Listening to music on a PC via BLUETOOTH connection
    • Connection method 1:
    • Connection method 2:
    • Listening to music on a device via BLUETOOTH connection
    • Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality
    • Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
  • Listening to music on a computer via USB connection (USB-B)
    • Connecting a computer/Installing the dedicated driver software
    • Installing "Hi-Res Audio Player" to a PC
    • Listening to music on a computer
• Listening to music on a PC (Windows Vista)
  • Selecting the method of network connection
    • Selecting the method of network connection
  • DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)
    • DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)
  • How to make wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
    • How to make wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
  • Listening to music on a PC via network connection (Windows Vista)
    • Connection method 1:
    • Connection method 2:
    • Connection method 3:
    • Connection method 4:
    • Setting your PC as a DLNA server (Windows Vista)
    • Listening with the AirPlay function (iTunes)
    • Listening to music on a PC via network connection (Media Go)
  • Listening to music on a PC via BLUETOOTH connection
    • Connection method 1:
    • Connection method 2:
    • Listening to music on a device via BLUETOOTH connection
    • Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality
    • Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
  • Listening to music on a computer via USB connection (USB-B)
    • Connecting a computer/Installing the dedicated driver software
    • Installing "Hi-Res Audio Player" to a PC
    • Listening to music on a computer
• Listening to music on a Mac
  • Selecting the method of network connection
    • Selecting the method of network connection
  • DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)
    • DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)
  • How to make wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
    • How to make wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices
  • Listening to music on a computer via network connection (Mac)
    • Connection method 1:
    • Connection method 2:
    • Connection method 3:
    • Connection method 4:
    • Listening with the AirPlay function (iTunes)
  • Listening to music on a PC via BLUETOOTH connection
    • Connection method 1:
    • Connection method 2:
    • Listening to music on a device via BLUETOOTH connection
    • Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality
    • Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
  • Listening to music on a computer via USB connection (USB-B)
    • Connecting a computer/Installing the dedicated driver software
    • Installing "Hi-Res Audio Player" to a PC
    • Listening to music on a computer
• Listening to music on a USB flash drive
  • Listening to music on a USB flash drive via USB connection (USB-A)
    • Connecting a USB flash drive
    • Listening to music on a USB flash drive
• Listening to High-Resolution Audio format files
  • About High-Resolution Audio format files
    • About High-Resolution Audio format files
  • Listening to High-Resolution Audio files via a network
    • Listening to High-Resolution Audio format files via network connection
  • Listening to music on a USB flash drive via USB connection (USB-A)
    • Connecting a USB flash drive
    • Listening to music on a USB flash drive
  • Listening to music on a high-resolution supported Walkman via USB connection (USB-B)
    • Connecting a high-resolution supported Walkman
    • Listening to music on a high-resolution supported Walkman
  • Listening to music on a computer via USB connection (USB-B)
    • Connecting a computer/Installing the dedicated driver software
    • Installing "Hi-Res Audio Player" to a PC
    • Listening to music on a computer
• Information
  • About the indicators
    • About the indicators
  • Compatible device
    • Compatible iPhone/iPad/iPod models
    • Compatible operating system (Windows)
    • Compatible operating systems (Mac)
    • Compatible DLNA devices
    • Compatible BLUETOOTH devices
    • Compatible USB devices
  • Software update
    • Updating the software
  • Wi-Fi signal strength
    • Checking the Wi-Fi signal strength (reception sensitivity)
  • About standby functions
    • Differences of standby modes
  • Notes on use
    • Precautions
    • What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology?
  • Trademarks
    • Trademarks
    • Important information on software
  • Support website
    • Customer support websites
• Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting
    • What can I do to solve a problem?
• Main unit
  • Power supply
    • Unable to turn on the speaker
    • None of the speaker buttons can be operated.
    • The speaker has entered standby mode or BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode unexpectedly.
    • The power indicator does not turn off after disconnecting the AC power cord.
  • Sound
    • No sound/Sound from only one speaker/Low sound level
    • Distorted sound/Humming or noise in the speaker output
• Remote control
  • Remote control operation
    • The remote control does not function.
• Network
  • Network connection
    • The speaker cannot connect to the network. (Other equipment on the network cannot find or recognize thespeaker.)
    • The speaker cannot connect to the network via a Wi-Fi network connection.
    • The speaker cannot connect to a network using the WPS button.
    • The speaker does not appear in the device list on the computer's music playback application.
    • The speaker does not appear in the device select screen on "SongPal."
  • Music Services
    • The speaker cannot connect to music services.
  • Home network (DLNA)
    • The controller cannot find the speaker. (The controller cannot browse the contents of the speaker.)
    • Music started automatically.
    • The sound is interrupted.
    • Playback does not start.
  • AirPlay
    • The speaker cannot be found from an iPhone/iPod touch/iPad or computer with iTunes.
    • Music started automatically.
    • There is no sound, or the sound skips during playback.
    • The speaker cannot be operated.
• BLUETOOTH
  • Pairing
    • Unable to pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device
  • One-touch connection (NFC)
    • Unable to connect the speaker to a BLUETOOTH device with One-touch connection (NFC)
  • Sound
    • There is no sound
    • Distorted sound/Humming or noise in the speaker output
• USB
  • USB device
    • An unsupported USB device is connected.
    • There is no sound.
    • There is noise, skipping, or distorted sound.
    • A USB device is not recognized.
    • Playback does not start.
    • Playback does not start from the first track.
    • A USB device cannot be charged.
  • iPhone/iPad/iPod (USB-A)
    • There is no sound.
    • The sound is distorted.
    • The iPhone/iPad/iPod does not function.
    • The iPhone/iPad/iPod cannot be charged.
• Additional information
  • Reset
    • Initializing the speaker
  • Disposal and transfer
    • Disposing of or giving away this speaker
• How to Use
• Troubleshooting