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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 network Connect 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 B Connecting 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. page 8 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 2 GB
Playing music Choose i, ii, iii, iv or v, depending on the combination of the device and software for playing music. i ii iii iv Playing Playing music on your PC Software: Media Go page 14 Playing music on your PC/Mac Software: itunes page 18 Playing music on your iphone/ipod touch/ ipad Software: AirPlay page 19 Internet music services using your smartphone/iphone Software: SongPal page 20 Troubleshooting... page 22 About SongPal...page 24 Parts and controls... page 25 About Help Guide...page 26 v Playing music on your PC Software: Windows Media Player http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-x9/zz/ GB 3
A Connecting to Wi-Fi using a smartphone or iphone Introduction 1 Preliminary steps: 2 Turn on the unit. 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. 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. When the LINK indicator stops flashing and turns off, go to the next step. It takes about 1 minute to turn off. 4 GB
3 Make a BLUETOOTH connection between the unit and smartphone/iphone. 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 iphone Tap the (BLUETOOTH) PAIRING button of the unit once.* * 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]. The (BLUETOOTH) indicator begins to flash quickly. To GB 5
A Connecting to Wi-Fi using a smartphone or iphone 3 Make a BLUETOOTH connection between the unit and smartphone/iphone. (continued) Smartphone 4 Check that the indicator is lit. (BLUETOOTH) Tap the (BLUETOOTH) PAIRING button of the unit once.* Tap [SONY:SRS-X9 (Bluetooth)] on your smartphone. 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. iphone Search the unit by the iphone. (continued) When a BLUETOOTH connection is established, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator stops flashing and stays lit. Turn on BLUETOOTH. Tap [SONY:SRS-X9 (Bluetooth)]. 6 GB
5 Configure Wi-Fi settings following the SongPal instructions. Smartphone 6 Check that the LINK indicator lights up in green. 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). Flashing Lit 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. 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. Follow the on-screen instructions. If [Share Wi-Fi settings?] is displayed, tap [Allow]. The home screen of SongPal is displayed. Next: Select a playback device ÔÔpage 3 GB 7
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. 1 Set the wireless LAN antenna, then place the unit close to your router. 2 Turn on the unit. See page 25 for how to set the wireless LAN antenna of the unit. When the LINK indicator turns off, go to the next step. It takes about 1 minute to turn off. 8 GB
3 Press and hold the WPS button* of the unit until it beeps (about 3 seconds). 4 Within 90 seconds, press the WPS button of the router. 5 Check that the LINK indicator lights up in green. Flashing Lit The WPS button is on the rear of the unit. * The WPS button may be called AOSS button depending on the wireless 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. 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 ÔÔpage 3 GB 9
C Connecting to Wi-Fi using a personal computer (PC) Introduction 1 Record the SSID and password of your router. 2 Connect the unit to the PC with a LAN cable directly. 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. SSID: Password: For details, refer to the operating instructions of your router. Use a commercially-available LAN cable to connect. 10 GB
3 Turn on the unit. 4 Display [Sony Network Device Setting] on your PC. 5 Select the language from [Language Setup]. 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. Wait until the LINK indicator stops flashing and stays lit in orange. It takes about 3 minutes. To step 6 GB 11
C Connecting to Wi-Fi using a personal computer (PC) 6 Select [Network Settings] from the menu. 7 Select the SSID of your wireless router and enter the password. 8 Select [Apply]. Network Settings SSID Apply See the recorded password at the step 1 (page 10). 12 GB
9 When prompted, unplug the LAN cable from the unit. 10 Check 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 ÔÔpage 3 GB 13
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. 1 Connect the unit, PC, and smartphone/iphone to your Wi-Fi network. 2 Tap the NETWORK button of the unit. 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. The NETWORK indicator lights up in white, and the unit switches to NETWORK mode. 14 GB
3 Set Media Go on your PC as the server. Start [Media Go] on your PC. Select [Preferences...] from the [Tools] menu. Select [Media Sharing] on the [Preferences...] screen. Check [Library name] of [Media Sharing]. [Library name] can be changed to an arbitrary name. Preferences Media Sharing 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 GB 15
i Playing music on your PC (Software: Media Go) 4 Play 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]. Select the [Library name] checked in step 3 -. If the home screen is not displayed, flick the display to the right. Then select [Device Select] [Other] [SRS-X9]. Select [Music]. Video and photo cannot be played. 16 GB
Select a song from the list and play it. The unit plays Media Go music. Adjust the volume using SongPal. To enjoy more dynamic sound Remove 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. GB 17
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. 1 Connect the unit and PC/Mac with itunes to your Wi-Fi network. 2 Play 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. 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. SONY:SRS-X9 Select a song to play and adjust the volume. The unit plays itunes music with AirPlay. 18 GB
iii Playing music on your iphone/ipod touch/ipad (AirPlay) 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. 1 Connect the unit and iphone/ ipod touch/ipad to your Wi-Fi network. 2 Play music by iphone/ipod touch/ipad operation. Swipe up the screen to display the Control Center. Tap and select [SONY:SRS-X9]. 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. Play music and adjust the volume. The unit plays music of the iphone/ipod touch/ipad with AirPlay. GB 19
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. 1 Connect the unit and smartphone/iphone to your Wi-Fi network. 2 Prepare 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. 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. 20 GB
3 Play music of your desired music service by smartphone/iphone operation. When the home screen is displayed, tap your desired music service. 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 sound Remove the speaker grille on the front of the unit with the speaker grille detach tool (supplied).* If the home screen is not displayed, flick the display to the right. Then select [Device Select] [Other] [SRS-X9]. Speaker grille detach tool (supplied) * Keep the removed grille on a flat surface to prevent distortion. GB 21
Troubleshooting Refer to Help Guide for more information http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-x9/zz/ 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. 22 GB
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. Signal strength 5 4 3 2 1 0 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: ˋˋChange the direction of the wireless LAN antenna. ˋˋTurn off other wireless devices. How to use the BLUETOOTH/Network standby function If 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 unit Initialize 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. GB 23
About SongPal 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. Sound settings of SRS-X9 You can easily customize your sound, or use Sony s recommended settings ClearAudio+. Music service You can enjoy various music services*. Controlling devices on your home network You can play music stored in your PC or DLNA server over your network. Device Select Select a SongPal compatible device. Home screen Displays the functions of the selected device, music services, and apps installed on your smartphone/iphone. Controlling a device connected via USB You can play music in a device connected to the USB jack of SRS-X9. Settings of the connected device Various sound/network settings are displayed. This menu can be displayed from any screen by flicking right. Mini player Controller for the selected function * 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. Refer to SongPal Help for more details http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/songpal/ 24 GB
Parts and controls Rear of the unit Function buttons To tap these buttons, hold your hand over the button location. Rear of the unit 90 degrees Wireless LAN antenna Set the wireless LAN antenna in the upright position when using Wi-Fi. NETWORK button/indicator (BLUETOOTH) PAIRING button/indicator UPDATE button Lights 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/ GB 25
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 26 GB
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/ 2014 Sony Corporation Printed in China 4-530-730-22(1)