Sony SRS-ZR5 Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions

http://www.sony.net/

SRS-ZR5

Help Guide

(web document for a PC/smartphone)

Explains details about the unit; network and BLUETOOTH® connection method with various devices, etc.

http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-zr5/h_zz/

The Help Guide explains:

• Wi-Fi network connection details

• How to link with the SongPal app

• Network connections and playback methods for each computer OS

• BLUETOOTH connections and playback methods for various devices

• Software updates

• How to connect the second and subsequent devices via Wi-Fi, etc.

STEP 1: Connecting to an AC outlet

Connect the unit to an AC outlet by using the supplied AC power cord. Be sure to connect the AC power cord

to the unit securely.

Make sure that a LAN cable is not connected.

A wired and wireless connection cannot be

used at the same time.

Go to STEP 2 for the wireless connection

STEP 2: Connecting to your Wi-Fi network

A Wi-Fi network enables you to easily enjoy music stored in wireless devices in your home.

Using a Wi-Fi network, you can play music from online music streaming

services, or play the music stored on your computer or smartphone, in high

quality sound. Also, you can enjoy the music in multiple rooms at the same

time.

Choose how to connect the unit to your Wi-Fi network from the followings;

• Connecting by SongPal

Set up this unit from the smartphone/iPhone installed with SongPal.

• Connecting by Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)

Set up this unit by pressing the WPS button on the wireless router.

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• Connecting by PC

You can also connect from your computer. For details, see the Help Guide.

Connecting by SongPal

Required items: Android smartphone or iPhone/iPod touch, the wireless router

Use an Android smartphone or iPhone in which SongPal is installed to configure Wi-Fi settings of the unit.

Install SongPal onto your smartphone or iPhone. Follow the application's onscreen instructions to connect

the unit to a Wi-Fi network.

Search for SongPal on Google Play™ (Play Store) or App Store.

• Connect your smartphone or iPhone to this unit via BLUETOOTH. Before the connection, set the

BLUETOOTH feature on your smartphone or iPhone.

• Some wireless routers have multiple SSIDs. Connect the unit and your smartphone or iPhone to the same

SSID.

Connecting by Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)

Required item: Wireless router with the Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) button

Place the unit close to your wireless router,

and then press the  (power) button to turn

on the unit.

The  (power) indicator starts flashing. Wait

until the indicator stops flashing. It may take

about 30 seconds.

Press and hold the UPDATE/WPS button of

the unit until it beeps (about two seconds).

While the UPDATE/WPS indicator is flashing,

its button does not work for the WPS.

Within 90 seconds, press the Wi-Fi Protected

Setup™ (WPS) button of the router.

Flashing

Depending on the wireless router, press and hold the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button for a few seconds.

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

When the LINK indicator lights up in orange, the Wi-Fi network connection is complete.

STEP 3: Listening to music via Wi-Fi

To listen to music via Wi-Fi, SongPal is recommended to be used for your smartphone or iPhone.

Installing SongPal on your smartphone/iPhone

If SongPal is already installed, skip this installing. See "Listening to music from this unit using

SongPal."

Install SongPal on your smartphone/iPhone.

Search for SongPal on Google Play (Play Store) or App Store.

Tap [SongPal] on your smartphone/iPhone to start the app, and then follow the

onscreen instructions.

When the screen on the right is displayed, tap [SRS-ZR5].

Listening to music from this unit using SongPal

Required items: Android smartphone/iPhone/iPod touch installed with SongPal

Tap your smartphone/iPhone to play music in your smartphone/iPhone by

operating SongPal.

Go to STEP 3 for playing music

After selecting music, start playback and adjust the volume.

Listening to music from this unit using Google Cast

Required items: Android smartphone/iPhone/iPod touch installed with SongPal

Flashing

Lighting

Set up Google Cast.

If an application that corresponds with Google Cast is already installed,

go to step 2.

a. Tap your smartphone / iPhone to play music in your smartphone/iPhone

by operating SongPal.

b. Touch [Settings].

c. Touch [Google Cast].

d. Touch [Learn how to cast].

e. Check how to use the service and which application corresponds with

Google Cast, and then select an application to install it.

Start the installed application that corresponds with Google Cast.

Touch the Cast icon, and then select [SRS-ZR5].

Lighting

Start playback on the application, and adjust the volume.

Go to STEP 3 for playing music

Other methods

Other methods for listening to music via Wi-Fi

The Help Guide explains how to play music in other ways.

You can listen to the music stored on your Xperia by operating the Music app,

or the music stored on your PC by using the free software, MediaGo.

SongPal Link

You can listen to your favorite music with various styles by wireless speaker combinations.

Enfold your rooms with music by a group of speakers simultaneously.

Enjoy even greater surround sound with additional Sony's Sound BAR (not

included).*

* Please refer to the following URL for the compatible Sony's Sound BAR or AV

Receiver.

http://sony.net/nasite/

Pair two speakers together to create wider, stereo sound.

Wireless Stereo and Wireless Surround can be used after you update the software of the unit.

For information about updating, refer to the Help Guide.

SRS-X99

For more details about the following connections, playback methods, and other information, refer to the Help

Guide.

BLUETOOTH

You can listen to music from BLUETOOTH device over a wireless connection.

Before using the BLUETOOTH function, perform pairing to register your

BLUETOOTH device.

Connected components

You can listen to music from your smartphone, portable music player, or USB flash drive by connecting to the

USB port on this unit. Or, you can listen to music from your portable music player by connecting to the AUDIO IN

jack on this unit.

If you connect the HDMI cable (not supplied: High Speed Type) to the HDMI IN ARC port on your TV and the

HDMI ARC TO TV port on this unit, you can listen to TV sound from this unit.

HDMI ARC TO TV

* ARC is a feature to send TV sound from the HDMI input port of a TV to an AV device using the HDMI cable.

To listen to music stored on a USB flash drive

Required items: Android smartphone/iPhone/iPod touch installed with SongPal

You can play the music stored on a USB flash drive.

1. Connect the USB flash drive to the USB port on this unit.

2. Touch the FUNCTION button, so that the USB indicator lights up.

3. Use SongPal to select music and start playback.

USB

AUDIO IN