Sony SRS-X7 Quick start guide

Personal Audio System

Enjoy Music over Your

Wi-Fi Network

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SRS-X7

Enjoy Music over Your

Wi-Fi Network

US

Apprécier la musique sur votre

réseau Wi-Fi

FR

Disfrute de la música a través de su

red Wi-Fi

ES

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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

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page 10

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Playing music

Choose i, ii, iii, iv or v, depending on the combination of the device and software for

playing music.

i

Playing music on your PC

Software: Media Go



page 14

ii

Playing music on your PC/Mac

Software: iTunes



page 18

iii

Playing music on your iPhone/iPod touch/

iPad

Software: AirPlay



page 19

iv

Playing Internet music services using your

smartphone/iPhone

Software: SongPal



page 20

v

Playing music on your PC

Software: Windows Media Player

 http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-x7/uc/

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.

1

Preliminary 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.

2

Set the NETWORK OFF/ON switch

to ON, then turn the unit on.

The NETWORK OFF/ON switch is on the rear of

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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3

Make 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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3

Make 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-X7

(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-X7

(Bluetooth)].

4

Check 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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5

Configure 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.

6

Check that the LINK indicator

lights up in green.

 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.

1

Set 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.

2

Set the NETWORK OFF/ON switch

to ON, then turn the unit on.

The NETWORK OFF/ON switch is on the rear of

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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3

Press 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.

4

Within 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.

5

Check 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.

 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.

1

Record the SSID and password of

your router.

SSID:

Password:

For details, refer to the operating instructions of

your router.

2

Connect the unit to the PC with a

LAN cable directly.

Use a commercially-available LAN cable to

connect.

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3

Set the NETWORK OFF/ON switch

to ON, then turn the unit on.

The NETWORK OFF/ON switch is on the rear of

the unit.

Wait until the LINK indicator stops flashing and

stays lit in orange.

It takes about 3 minutes.

4

Display [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.

5

Select the language from

[Language Setup].

To step 6

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

6

Select [Network Settings] from

the menu.

Network Settings

7

Select the SSID of your wireless

router and enter the password.

SSID

See the recorded password at the step 1 (page

10).

8

Select [Apply].

Apply

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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.

 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.

1

Connect 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.

2

Tap the NETWORK button of the

unit.

The NETWORK indicator lights up in white, and

the unit switches to NETWORK mode.

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3

Set “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)

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].

If the home screen is not

displayed, flick the display to

the right. Then select [Device

Select]  [Other] 

[SRS-X7].

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.”

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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.

1

Connect 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.

2

Play music by iTunes operation in

your PC/Mac.

Start iTunes on your PC/Mac.

Select

on the iTunes window.

Select [SONY:SRS-X7] on the AirPlay menu of

iTunes.

SONY:SRS-X7

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.

1

Connect 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)

2

Play music by iPhone/iPod

touch/iPad operation.

Swipe up the screen to

display the Control

Center.

Tap and select [SONY:SRS-X7].

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.

1

Connect 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.

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.

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