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SRS-X9

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This manual introduces how to play music connecting this unit to your Wi-Fi network.For usage without a Wi-Fi network, refer to the Help Guide (page 26).

Connecting to your Wi-Fi networkConnect the unit to your Wi-Fi network. Choose A, B, or C, depending on your device.

A Connecting to Wi-Fi using a smartphone or iPhone

Required items: wireless router, smartphone/iPhone

Install the “SongPal” app for your smartphone/iPhone. page 4

BConnecting to Wi-Fi via a wireless router with a WPS (AOSS) button

Required items: WPS compatible wireless router

For details, refer to the operating instructions of your router.

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C Connecting to Wi-Fi using a personal computer (PC)

Required items: wireless router, PC, network (LAN) cable

Connection method for a wireless router without a WPS (AOSS) button

page 10

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Playing musicChoose i, ii, iii, iv or v, depending on the combination of the device and software for playing music.

i Playing music on your PCSoftware: Media Go page 14

ii Playing music on your PC/MacSoftware: iTunes page 18

iiiPlaying music on your iPhone/iPod touch/iPadSoftware: AirPlay

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ivPlaying Internet music services using your smartphone/iPhoneSoftware: SongPal

page 20

vPlaying music on your PCSoftware: Windows Media Player

http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-x9/zz/

Troubleshooting..................................... page 22

About “SongPal”.....................................page 24

Parts and controls..................................... page 25

About Help Guide.....................................page 26

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A Connecting to Wi-Fi using a smartphone or iPhone

Introduction

Install the free app “SongPal” to add the unit to the Wi-Fi network to which your smartphone/iPhone is connected. The smartphone/iPhone needs to be connected via Wi-Fi beforehand.*

Make a BLUETOOTH connection between the smartphone/iPhone and the unit, then configure Wi-Fi settings. Complete step 6 (page 7) within 15 minutes of turning on the unit.

* Some wireless routers have multiple SSIDs. Connect the unit to the same SSID as the smartphone/iPhone.

1Preliminary steps:

Record the SSID and password of your router in the following spaces.

SSID:

Password:

For details, refer to the operating instructions of your router.

Make sure that a LAN cable is not connected to the unit.*

Install the “SongPal” app on your smartphone/iPhone.

Search for “SongPal” on Google Play or the App Store.

* The wired and wireless connection cannot be used at the same time.

2Turn on the unit.

When the LINK indicator stops flashing and turns off, go to the next step. It takes about 1 minute to turn off.

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3Make a BLUETOOTH connection between the unit and smartphone/iPhone.

iPhone

Tap the (BLUETOOTH) PAIRING button of the unit once.*

The (BLUETOOTH) indicator begins to flash quickly.

* The first time you tap the (BLUETOOTH) PAIRING button after purchasing this unit, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes quickly. To pair with another device, tap and hold the (BLUETOOTH) PAIRING button until it beeps.

Search the unit by the iPhone.

Tap [Settings] [Bluetooth].

To

Smartphone

For a non-NFC compatible smartphone, see to on the right.

Tap and start up [SongPal] on your smartphone.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Touch the N-Mark on the unit with the smartphone.

Touch and hold until the smartphone responds.

Non-NFC compatible smartphone

Tap and start up the “SongPal” app, then [Open the Bluetooth setting screen].

To step 4 To

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3Make a BLUETOOTH connection between the unit and smartphone/iPhone. (continued)

Smartphone

Tap the (BLUETOOTH) PAIRING button of the unit once.*

The (BLUETOOTH) indicator begins to flash quickly.

Tap [SONY:SRS-X9 (Bluetooth)] on your smartphone.

* The first time you tap the (BLUETOOTH) PAIRING button after purchasing this unit, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes quickly. To pair with another device, tap and hold the (BLUETOOTH) PAIRING button until it beeps.

iPhone

Search the unit by the iPhone. (continued)

Turn on BLUETOOTH.

Tap [SONY:SRS-X9 (Bluetooth)].

4Check that the (BLUETOOTH) indicator is lit.

When a BLUETOOTH connection is established, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator stops flashing and stays lit.

A Connecting to Wi-Fi using a smartphone or iPhone

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5Configure Wi-Fi settings following the “SongPal” instructions.Smartphone

Set the wireless LAN antenna of the unit (page 25).

If needed, select the SSID and enter the password recorded in step 1 - (page 4).

The home screen of “SongPal” is displayed.

iPhone

Set the wireless LAN antenna of the unit (page 25).

Tap and start up [SongPal] on your iPhone.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

If [Share Wi-Fi settings?] is displayed, tap [Allow].

The home screen of “SongPal” is displayed.

Flashing Lit

When the Wi-Fi connection is established, the LINK indicator lights up in green.Depending on the environment, it may take more than 1 minute to light up.

6Check that the LINK indicator lights up in green.

Next:Select a playback device page 3

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B Connecting to Wi-Fi via a wireless router with a WPS (AOSS) button

Introduction

Configure Wi-Fi settings with the WPS (AOSS) button on the wireless router.

To check if your wireless router is compatible with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™), refer to the operating instructions of your router.

Check that a LAN cable is not connected to the unit beforehand. The wired and wireless connection cannot be used at the same time.

1Set the wireless LAN antenna, then place the unit close to your router.

See page 25 for how to set the wireless LAN antenna of the unit.

2Turn on the unit.

When the LINK indicator turns off, go to the next step.It takes about 1 minute to turn off.

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3Press and hold the WPS button* of the unit until it beeps (about 3 seconds).

The WPS button is on the rear of the unit.* The WPS button may be called “AOSS button” depending

on the wireless router.

4Within 90 seconds, press the WPS button of the router.

Depending on the wireless router, press and hold the WPS button for a few seconds. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your router.

5Check that the LINK indicator lights up in green.

Flashing Lit

When the Wi-Fi connection is established, the LINK indicator lights up in green.Depending on the environment, it may take time to light up.

Next:Select a playback device page 3

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C Connecting to Wi-Fi using a personal computer (PC)

Introduction

If your wireless router does not have a WPS (AOSS) button, configure Wi-Fi settings by connecting the unit to your PC with a LAN cable.

Prepare a commercially-available LAN cable beforehand.

1Record the SSID and password of your router.

SSID:

Password:

For details, refer to the operating instructions of your router.

2Connect the unit to the PC with a LAN cable directly.

Use a commercially-available LAN cable to connect.

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3Turn on the unit.

Wait until the LINK indicator stops flashing and stays lit in orange.It takes about 3 minutes.

4Display [Sony Network Device Setting] on your PC.

Launch a browser.

Enter the following URL in the address bar.

The above URL is only for when the PC and unit are connected with a cable.

5Select the language from [Language Setup].

To step 6

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C Connecting to Wi-Fi using a personal computer (PC)

6Select [Network Settings] from the menu.

Network Settings

7Select the SSID of your wireless router and enter the password.

SSID

See the recorded password at the step 1 (page 10).

8Select [Apply].

Apply

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9When prompted, unplug the LAN cable from the unit.

10Check that the LINK indicator lights up in green.

Flashing Lit

Set the wireless LAN antenna (page 25).When the Wi-Fi connection is established, the LINK indicator lights up in green.It may take more than 1 minute to light up.

Next:Select a playback device page 3

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i Playing music on your PC (Software: Media Go)

Introduction

You can listen to music with the unit by setting “Media Go,” installed in your PC, as the server. Use the “SongPal” app on your smartphone/iPhone as the controller.*

Install “Media Go” (free software) in your PC beforehand.

* “Media Go” cannot be a controller on your PC to play music with the unit.

1Connect the unit, PC, and smartphone/iPhone to your Wi-Fi network.

Connect the unit, PC and smartphone/iPhone to the same SSID of your router.See page 2 for connecting the unit to your Wi-Fi network.When the Wi-Fi connection of the unit is established, the LINK indicator lights up in green.

2Tap the NETWORK button of the unit.

The NETWORK indicator lights up in white, and the unit switches to NETWORK mode.

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3Set “Media Go” on your PC as the server.

Start [Media Go] on your PC.

Select [Preferences...] from the [Tools] menu.

Preferences

Select [Media Sharing] on the [Preferences...] screen.

Media Sharing

Check [Library name] of [Media Sharing].[Library name] can be changed to an arbitrary name.

Make sure that a check mark is in all three items of [Media Sharing].

Library name

After confirming the screen, select [OK].

To step 4

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i Playing music on your PC (Software: Media Go)

4Play music on your PC by smartphone/iPhone operation.

Install the “SongPal” app on your smartphone/iPhone.

Search for “SongPal” on Google Play or the App Store.

Tap and start up [SongPal].Follow the on-screen instructions.

When the home screen is displayed, tap [Home Network].

If the home screen is not displayed, flick the display to the right. Then select [Device Select] [Other] [SRS-X9].

Select the [Library name] checked in step 3 - .

Select [Music].Video and photo cannot be played.

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Select a song from the list and play it.The unit plays “Media Go” music.

Adjust the volume using “SongPal.”

To enjoy more dynamic soundRemove the speaker grille on the front of the unit with the speaker grille detach tool (supplied).*

Speaker grille detach tool (supplied)

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

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ii Playing music on your PC/Mac (iTunes)

Introduction

You can listen to iTunes music on your PC/Mac using AirPlay.

Update iTunes to the latest version beforehand.

To enjoy more dynamic sound, see page 17.

1Connect the unit and PC/Mac with iTunes to your Wi-Fi network.

Connect the unit and PC/Mac to the same SSID of your router.See page 2 for connecting the unit to your Wi-Fi network.When the Wi-Fi connection of the unit is established, the LINK indicator lights up in green.

2Play music by iTunes operation in your PC/Mac.

Start iTunes on your PC/Mac.

Select on the iTunes window.

Select [SONY:SRS-X9] on the AirPlay menu of iTunes.

SONY:SRS-X9

Select a song to play and adjust the volume.The unit plays iTunes music with AirPlay.

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Introduction

You can listen to music of your iPhone/iPod touch/iPad using AirPlay.

Update the iPhone/iPod touch/iPad to the latest version.

To enjoy more dynamic sound, see page 17.

1Connect the unit and iPhone/iPod touch/iPad to your Wi-Fi network.

Connect the unit and iPhone/iPod touch/iPad to the same SSID of your router.See page 2 for connecting the unit to your Wi-Fi network.When the Wi-Fi connection of the unit is established, the LINK indicator lights up in green.

iii Playing music on your iPhone/iPod touch/iPad (AirPlay)

2Play music by iPhone/iPod touch/iPad operation.

Swipe up the screen to display the Control Center.

Tap and select [SONY:SRS-X9].

Play music and adjust the volume.The unit plays music of the iPhone/iPod touch/iPad with AirPlay.

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iv Playing Internet music services using your smartphone/iPhone (Software: SongPal)

Introduction

You can listen to various Internet music services using the free app “SongPal” on your smartphone/iPhone.

1Connect the unit and smartphone/iPhone to your Wi-Fi network.

Connect the unit and smartphone/iPhone to the same SSID of your router.See page 2 for connecting the unit to your Wi-Fi network.When the Wi-Fi connection of the unit is established, the LINK indicator lights up in green.

2Prepare the “SongPal” app.

Install the “SongPal” app on your smartphone/iPhone.

Search for “SongPal” on Google Play or the App Store.

Tap and start up [SongPal].Follow the on-screen instructions.

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3Play music of your desired music service by smartphone/iPhone operation.

When the home screen is displayed, tap your desired music service.

If the home screen is not displayed, flick the display to the right. Then select [Device Select] [Other] [SRS-X9].

The selected service starts up and playable songs are listed.To enjoy Music Unlimited, registration is required. For details, go to:http://munlimited.com/home/

Select a song from the list and play it.The unit plays music of the music service.

Adjust the volume using “SongPal.”

To enjoy more dynamic soundRemove the speaker grille on the front of the unit with the speaker grille detach tool (supplied).*

Speaker grille detach tool (supplied)

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

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Refer to Help Guide for more informationhttp://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-x9/zz/

Troubleshooting

A Wi-Fi connection between the unit and home network is not possible

•The unit does not support IEEE 802.11a/n or other 5 GHz frequency bands. Use the 2.4 GHz frequency band (IEEE 802.11 b/g) for the Wi-Fi network.

•When setting a Wi-Fi network using the “SongPal” app on your smartphone/iPhone, connect your smartphone/iPhone to a Wi-Fi network beforehand.

• If a LAN cable is connected to the unit, disconnect it and restart the unit. When a LAN cable is connected to the unit, the unit automatically tries to connect to the home network over a wired network and a wireless network cannot be used.

•Check that your wireless router is turned on.

•Bring the unit and wireless router closer together. Devices that use the 2.4 GHz frequency band, such as a microwave oven, BLUETOOTH or digital cordless device, etc., may interrupt Wi-Fi communication. Move the unit away from such devices or turn them off.

Distorted sound/Humming or noise in the unit output

•Connect the unit and wireless router/PC via a LAN cable, not via Wi-Fi.

•Turn down the volume of the connected device.

• If a connected device has an equalizer function, turn it off.

•Keep the unit away from a microwave oven, other wireless devices, etc.

•Keep the unit away from metal objects.

No sound/Low sound level

•Check that both the unit and connected device are turned on.

•Turn up the volume of the unit and the connected device.

•Check that the connected device is being played back.

BLUETOOTH connection between the unit and smartphone/iPhone is not possible using “SongPal”

•Bring the unit and BLUETOOTH device to within 1 m of each other.

• If the (BLUETOOTH) indicator is not flashing quickly, tap and hold the (BLUETOOTH) PAIRING button until the indicator starts flashing quickly.

iTunes cannot find the unit via AirPlay

•Make sure the PC with iTunes installed is connected to your home network.

•Update the software version of iTunes to the latest version.

/ (on/standby) indicator is flashing red

•The unit is in the protect mode. Unplug the AC power cord of the unit once, then plug it in again. Then turn on the unit. If the / (on/standby) indicator keeps flashing, consult your nearest Sony dealer or the shop you purchased this unit.

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How to check Wi-Fi signal strength (reception sensitivity)

While the unit is connected to Wi-Fi (the LINK indicator lights up in green), tap and hold the NETWORK button until you hear a beep.

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Signal strength

Number of flashing indicators

Function buttons on the top panel of the unit start to flash. The number of flashing indicators shows the strength of the signal. Flashing stops when any button is tapped.

To receive a stronger signal, try the following:ˋ Change the direction of the wireless LAN antenna.ˋ Turn off other wireless devices.

How to use the BLUETOOTH/Network standby functionIf the BLUETOOTH/Network standby function is on, the unit turns on automatically by operating a BLUETOOTH device or network device, even if the unit is turned off. The unit will start up more quickly than usual.

Make sure the unit is turned on. Tap and hold the / (on/standby) button until it lights up in orange.

The unit turns off and enters the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode.If you operate a BLUETOOTH device or network device, the unit turns on automatically and connection starts.

How to initialize the unitInitialize the unit if these measures do not resolve the problem or if the settings fail.

Make sure the unit is turned on. Tap and hold both the VOL (volume) – button and / (on/standby) button at the same time for more than 5 seconds.

The unit will turn off. Settings will return to their factory defaults, and all BLUETOOTH pairing information and network settings will be reset.

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Refer to “SongPal” Help for more detailshttp://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/songpal/

About “SongPal”

Sound settings of SRS-X9You can easily customize your sound, or use Sony’s recommended settings “ClearAudio+”.

Music serviceYou can enjoy various music services*.

Controlling devices on your home networkYou can play music stored in your PC or DLNA server over your network.

Controlling a device connected via USBYou can play music in a device connected to the USB jack of SRS-X9.

Device SelectSelect a “SongPal” compatible device.

Settings of the connected deviceVarious sound/network settings are displayed. This menu can be displayed from any screen by flicking right.

Home screenDisplays the functions of the selected device, music services, and apps installed on your smartphone/iPhone.

Mini playerController for the selected function

“SongPal” is an app for controlling Sony audio devices which are compatible with “SongPal”, by your smartphone/iPhone.Downloading this app on your smartphone/iPhone provides the following.

* Depending on the country and region, music services and their period of availability may differ. A separate registration is required for certain services. An update of the device may be required.

What you can control with “SongPal” varies depending on the connected device.The specification and design of the app may change without notice.

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Parts and controls

90 degrees

Function buttonsTo tap these buttons, hold your hand over the button location.Rear of the unit

Rear of the unit

Wireless LAN antennaSet the wireless LAN antenna in the upright position when using Wi-Fi.

NETWORK button/indicator

(BLUETOOTH) PAIRING button/indicator

UPDATE buttonLights up when the unit detects the latest software update while connected to the Internet. Tap and hold the button until you hear a beep. The update starts and the button flashes while updating (about 10 minutes).

LINK indicator

VOL (volume) –/+ button

/ (on/standby) button/indicator

N-Mark

AC IN connector

WPS button

LAN port

For more details about other parts and controls, refer to Help Guide.http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-x9/zz/

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About Help Guide

Web document for a PC/smartphone

http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-x9/zz/

Refer to Help Guide for more details about connection/playback methods or other information such as the following.

Listening to music on a PC/Mac

•Wired network connection •USB connection (USB-B port)

• Listening to music on a Windows Media Player

• Listening to High-Resolution Audio format files

Listening to music on a smartphone, Walkman®, etc.

•Wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices

•USB connection (USB-A/B port) • Listening to music on an

iPhone while charging• Listening to music on a

high-resolution supported Walkman®

• Listening to music on a USB flash drive

Additional information

•Updating the software of the unit

©2014 Sony CorporationPrinted in China4-530-730-22(1)

The following three documents are provided.

Enjoy Music over Your Wi-Fi Network (this document)Provides how to listen to music in your personal computer (PC) or smartphone over your Wi-Fi network.

Reference Guide (accompanying sheet)Provides important safety information.

Help Guide (web document for a PC/smartphone)Provides details about the unit; how to make a BLUETOOTH connection and play High-Resolution Audio, etc.

http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-x9/zz/