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USER MANUAL SRSWS1 SONY

SRS-WS1 Operating Instructions

What you can do with the speaker You can start using this unit by connecting the transmitter to the TV with the supplied digital optical cable. Simply place the speaker on your shoulders and you can enjoy realistic sound and dynamic vibration. You can enjoy the real atmosphere of movies, games or music videos.*

• Maximum range: Line of sight approx. 30m (with 1 set of speaker connected)/ 10m(with 2 sets connected). Checking the supplied items Contact your dealer immediately if any of these items are missing. The number in ( ) is the quantity of items supplied.

Dedicated audio cable (1)

Operating Instructions (this booklet) (1)

Safety and Regulatory Booklet (1)

Warranty (1)4 Setting up the transmitter

Connect the transmitter to the TV and the power outlet Connect the transmitter and an adapter using the micro USB cable and plug the AC adapter into the AC outlet.If your TV is equipped with a digital optical output terminal, connect the transmitter and the TV using the digital optical cable.To the AC outletAC adapter(supplied)Transmitter Insert the cable till you hear a clickMicro USB cable (supplied) Digital optical cable (supplied) If your TV is not equipped with a digital optical terminal Connect the transmitter and the TV using the audio cable. See “Connecting the transmitter using the audio cable” (page 10).

Set the TV’s digital audio output to PCM (Pulse Control Modulation) Change the setting to PCM in advance. The digital optical input signals are only compatible with 48 kHz linear PCM. The sound may not output properly if the digital audio output on the TV is set to any setting other than PCM.For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.Example: if using a Sony TV (the settings may vary depending on the model) Set [Settings] – [Display & Sound] – [Audio output] – [Digital audio out] - [PCM] or [Settings] – [Sound] – [Digital audio out] - [PCM]. Preparation5

Before using the speaker for the first time, make sure to charge it. If you have not charged the unit, it may not turn on.

Connect the charging cradle to the AC outlet Connect the charging cradle and an AC adapter using the micro USB cable and plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet.To an AC outletAC adapter(supplied)Micro USB cable (supplied)Charging cradle

Place the speaker on the charging cradle The indicator on the charging cradle lights up in orange and the power indicator on the speaker flashes slowly when the speaker is charging.When charging is complete, the indicator on the charging cradle and the power indicator on the speaker will turn off.The speaker cannot be used while it is charging.Colors of power indicator and what they indicateThe color of the power indicator on the speaker changes depending on the remaining battery level.Green: Approximately more than 4 hours remainingYellow: Approximately 2 to 4 hours remainingRed: Approximately less than 2 hours remainingPower indicatorIndicatorPlace the speaker and align dots to the convex of the charging cradle. HintsThe speaker can also be charged through the INPUT terminal of the speaker.Connect the speaker and an AC adapter using the micro USB cable and plug the AC adapter into the power outlet.The speaker cannot be used when it is charging.INPUT terminal Charging the speaker6

Turn on the speaker Lift the speaker from the charging cradle and press the power button. The power indicator lights up in green when turned on.The power indicator changes its color in a few seconds to indicate the remaining battery level (page 5).Power buttonPower indicator

Turn on the TV You should hear sound from the speaker and feel it vibrate.

Wear the speaker properly Place the speaker on your shoulders in the right direction.Wear the speaker so that the SONY logo faces up as shown in the figure.

Turn off the power when you finish using the speaker To turn off the power, press and hold the power button (for about 1 second). The speaker turns off automatically in 15 minutes once the TV has been turned off (auto turn off function). Power button Press and hold for about 1 second. If you cannot hear the sound from the speaker See “Steps to take when in trouble” (page 12). Playing the TV’s audio through the speaker7

Turn off the power when you finish using the speaker To turn off the power, press and hold the power button (for about 1 second).The speaker turns off automatically in 15 minutes once the TV has been turned off (auto turn off function).Power buttonPress and hold for about 1 second. If you cannot hear the sound from the speaker See “Steps to take when in trouble” (page 12).8 Adjusting the vibration level

Press the vibration button Each time you press the vibration button, the vibration level changes, and the number of the vibration indicators also changes. Indications of the vibration indicator and the vibration level None: Weak 1 light: Middle 2 lights: StrongWhen you change the vibration level, it also affects the sound tone.Vibration buttonVibration indicator Turning off the operation tone

Press and hold + button and – button at the same time You hear a sound when the setting is changed.To turn on the operation tone, press and hold + button and – button at the same time.+/– buttonsPress and hold both buttons for about 2 seconds. Changing the settings9

Turning off the automatic power shutdown function This function helps to save energy by turning off the device when no sound is played for the last 5 minutes.

Keep pressing the pairing button over 10 seconds. Indicator blinks twice and turn off this function.Pairing buttonTo turn on this function:Keep pressing the pairing button and push reset button with a sharp-edged Pen or the like.Then indicator blinks twice and turn on this function. Changing the settings (continued)10 Connecting the transmitter using the audio cable If your TV is not equipped with a digital optical terminal or if you are already using a device compatible with the digital optical cables, connect the transmitter to the headphone terminal using the audio cable.

Connect the transmitter and the TV using the audio cable AC adapter(supplied)To the AC outletTransmitter TVMicro USB cable (supplied) Audio cable (supplied)When the audio cable is connected to the headphone terminal, you hear no sound from the TV.Depending on the TV, if you change the settings, you can also hear the sound from the TV at the same time. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. When you hear some noise from the speaker See “Steps to take when in trouble” (page 14). Alternative ways of using the speaker11

Connecting the speaker directly using the dedicated audio cable You can also directly connect the speaker and another audio device using the supplied dedicated audio cable.

Connect the supplied dedicated audio cable to a device you wish to use The auto turn off function will not work with this condition.Make sure that you always use the supplied dedicated audio cable. Dedicated audio cable (supplied) Connecting a second speaker You can connect up to 2 sets of speakers to the transmitter at once. Pair the speakers first if you are using them for the first time with this unit.To pair the speakers again, follow the steps below.You cannot pair the speakers with devices other than this transmitter (such as Bluetooth devices).

Set the speaker to the pairing mode Turn on the speaker, press and hold the vibration button (for 5 seconds or longer) till the power indicator starts flashing in yellow.Pair the speaker near the transmitter.Vibration buttonPress and hold for 5 seconds or longer.Power indicator

Press the pairing button located on the bottom of the transmitter Press the pairing button while the power indicator on the speaker is flashing in yellow.When pairing is completed, the indicator stops flashing and lights up.Pairing button Alternative ways of using the speaker (continued)12

Read this booklet Look for the relevant item in “Steps to take when in trouble” (below).

If the problem still persists Contact a Sony sales representative or repair service.

Check the website support You will find the latest support information and detailed problem-solving methods. URL: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support Model name: SRS-WS1 Steps to take when in trouble You cannot hear the sound.(The indicator on the transmitter lights up in yellow.) Symptoms You cannot hear sound.(The indicator on the transmitter lights up in red or does not light up.) The TV setting is incorrect (when connected with the digital optical cable). Possible causes The cable is not fully inserted.Connections are incorrect.The TV volume is set to minimum.Make sure that the digital audio output setting on the TV is set to linear PCM (page 4). For setting methods, refer to the operating instructions of your TV. Countermeasures Reconnect the TV and the transmitter (page 4). Fully insert the cable.Increase the volume on the TV. Troubleshooting13

You cannot hear the sound. (The indicator on the transmitter lights up in yellow.) You cannot hear the sound. (The indicator on the transmitter lights up in green.) The speaker and the transmitter are not paired. The battery is low. The signals are not being received. If the power indicator on the speaker is flashing in green, it may be because the speaker is not paired. See “Connecting a second speaker” (page11). Power indicator Charge the speaker (page 5). Reset the speaker and the transmitter. Press the reset button located on the bottom of the transmitter with a sharp-edged pen or the like. Press the power button and vibration button on the speaker at the same time. Press these together The transmitter is connected to an AV amplifier or a home theater system with the digital optical cable. Make sure that the audio output setting is set to linear PCM (page 4), or use the supplied audio cable (page 10). Troubleshooting (continued)14 The sound is interrupted. You cannot hear the sound. (The indicator on the transmitter lights up in green.) The power turns off automatically. The volume is low. You can hear some noise. The speaker volume is set to the minimum. No sound detection function is sometimes working. Auto turn off function is working. The headphone volume on the TV is low. The contact of the headphone terminal on the TV is poor. Other radio waves are interfering. Increase the volume on the speaker (page 7). Try to turn off no sound detection function (page 9). Using the audio cable, if you hear no sound or little sound for 10 minutes or longer, the speaker turns off automatically. The indicator on the transmitter lights up in red. Adjust the headphone volume on the TV. To find out how to adjust the headphone volume, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Make sure that the audio cable is fully inserted into the headphone terminal on the TV. Inserting and removing the audio cable a few times may make the connection better. Keep the distance from wireless devices or microwave ovens as much as you can. The sound may be interrupted if a smartphone or tablet is near by because it is transmitting and receiving signals even when its screens is turned off. If the speaker is interfering with other wireless connections (such as TV or sound bar speakers), move the transmitter around (e.g. if the transmitter is placed on the left hand side of the TV, move it around to the right hand side).15

About this product Parts and Controls The numbers in ( ) below are the related page numbers.

Transmitter DC IN terminal (4)IndicatorPairing button (10)Reset button (12)DIGITAL IN terminal (4)ANALOG IN terminal (9)Indicators on the transmitterLights up (Green): The audio is being sent to the speaker.Lights up (Red): The audio is not being sent to the speaker.Lights up (Yellow): The audio is not being sent to the speaker. (When the digital audio output setting on the TV is not set to PCM.)None: The power is not turned on.

Charging cradle Charger terminal (5)DC IN terminal (5) Indicator (5)16 Specifications Speaker Types Speaker system with built-in amplifier Practical maximum output 1 W + 1 W* Speaker unit φ30 mm × 2 (full range) Input terminal Stereo mini jack (used with the supplied cable) Power Lithium ion battery Continuous play time (Approx.) 7 hours* Required charging time (Approx.) 3 hours* Operating temperature range 0 °C to 40 °C Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.) 210 mm × 75 mm × 205 mm Mass (Approx.) 335 g

These may vary depending on the environment. Charging cradle Power DC 5 V (with the supplied AC adapter) Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.) 76 mm × 17 mm × 45 mm Mass (Approx.) 70 g Transmitter Modulation method Other methods Frequency band

Maximum communication range Line of sight approx. 30 m (with 1 set of speaker connected)/10m (with 2 sets connected) Input terminal 1 stereo mini jack, 1 optical audio input terminal (square shape) (only for fs = 48 kHz PCM) Power DC 5 V (with the supplied AC adapter) Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.) 76 mm × 17 mm × 45 mm Mass (Approx.) 30 g