Sony SRS-XB501G - User Manual

SRS-XB501G (U8/CA5/CEK/G4/FR5/AU4) 4-739-039-12(1)
Wireless Speaker
©2018 Sony Corporation
Printed in Malaysia
4-739-039-12(1)
Operating Instructions
SRS-XB501G
05 00
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*²
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Cap
Charging the unit
1 Charge the built-in battery for the first time.
Setup How to use
1 Install the Google Home app.
Install the Google Home app on a smartphone/iPhone.
https://www.google.com/cast/setup/
Google Home
Talk to your Google Assistant.
You can start conversation simply by saying “Ok Google” or by pressing and holding the

(play) button.
Sure, here's some
music on
Google Play Music
Ok Google,
Play some music
*
* Visit the following website for the latest voice commands;
assistant.google.com/intl/en_us/ (USA)
assistant.google.com/intl/en_uk/ (United Kingdom)
assistant.google.com/intl/en_ca/ (Canada)
assistant.google.com/intl/en_au/ (Australia)
Volume Operations
Say a voice command to set the volume to your desired level.
2 Place the unit as close to a wireless LAN router as
possible.

Establish a wireless connection from the smartphone/iPhone to the
wireless LAN router.

Take a note of the SSID and the password (encryption key) of the connected
wireless LAN router.
Some of the wireless LAN routers have multiple SSIDs.
Be sure to take a note of the SSID that you used for establishing the
wireless connection from the smartphone/iPhone.
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the wireless
LAN router.

On the iPhone*, activate the BLUETOOTH® function.
* The Google Home app uses the BLUETOOTH function to identify the unit.
3 Set up Wi-Fi with app.
Follow the directions in the app to set up your unit for Wi-Fi.
Set the unit to the smartphone/iPhone’s same Wi-Fi connection.
• Depending on your service, you may have to create an account in advance.
Note
The
(BLUETOOTH)/ PAIRING button is disabled before the Wi-Fi setup is
complete.
Help Guide
web document for a PC/smartphone
“Sony | Music Center” app
Download App for Android / iPhone
http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-xb501g/h_zz/
http://www.sony.net/smcapp/
Operations that can be performed on the unit with
“Sony|MusicCenter” app.
• Sound quality setting and equalizer adjustment
• Lighting setting (switching the lighting mode)
2 Close the cap firmly.
The cap plays a very important role in maintenance of the water resistant performance.
*¹ Time that is required to charge the empty built-in battery to its full capacity
when the unit turns off.
*² If the built-in battery is fully charged when you connect the unit to an AC
outlet, the CHARGE indicator lights up in orange then turns off after about
1 minute.
*³ If a AC power cord is supplied, the shape of the plug on the AC adaptor and
the connection method differ. According your country or region, connect the
AC power cord to the AC adaptor.

Summary

Setup Guide

Install Google Home App

Download and install the Google Home app on your smartphone or iPhone.

Wireless LAN Connection

Place unit near router, connect smartphone to Wi-Fi, note SSID/password, and activate Bluetooth on iPhone.

Set Up Wi-Fi with App

Follow in-app instructions to configure the unit for Wi-Fi connection to your smartphone's network.

Charging the Unit

Initial Battery Charge

Charge the built-in battery for the first time. Indicator shows charging status.

Secure the Cap

Close the unit's cap firmly to maintain water-resistant performance.

Using Your Speaker

Talk to Google Assistant

Initiate conversation with Google Assistant by saying 'Ok Google' or pressing the play button.

Volume Control

Adjust the speaker volume using voice commands for your desired level.

Bluetooth Speaker Functionality

Establish Bluetooth Pairing

Press and hold the Bluetooth button to enter pairing mode, then select unit name from device settings.

Start Playback

Initiate audio playback from your paired Bluetooth device.

Adjust Volume

Control the playback volume using the unit's volume buttons.

Parts and Controls Overview

Lighting Control

Turn Lighting On;Off

Activate or deactivate the speaker's lighting function using the dedicated button.

Frequently Asked Questions

Restarting the Unit

Press and hold the power button for 8 seconds to restart the unit while retaining settings.

Sony SRS-XB501G Specifications

General

Speaker Type	Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Battery Life	16 hours
Water Resistance	IP67
Bluetooth Version	4.2
Voice Assistant Integration	Google Assistant
Full Range	Yes
NFC	Yes
EXTRA BASS	Yes
Built-in Microphone	Yes
Frequency Response	20 Hz - 20, 000 Hz