Sony SRSXB33 Extra BASS Bluetooth Wireless Portable Waterproof Speaker-Complete Features/Instruction Guide

Sony SRSXB33 Extra BASS Bluetooth Wireless Portable Waterproof Speaker

Specifications

• Product Dimensions
  16.3 x 12.2 x 8.6 inches

• Item Weight
  1 pounds

• Connectivity Technology
  Bluetooth, NFC

• Recommended Uses For Product
  Music

• Mounting Type
  Freestanding

• Full range unit Approx
  48 mm × 70 mm (2)

• Enclosure type
  Passive radiator model

• BLUETOOTH version
  5.0

• Maximum communication range Line of sight approx
  30 m*1

• Frequency band
  2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz – 2.4835 GHz)

• Modulation method
  FHSS

• *Supported Codec3
  SBC (Subband Codec)
  AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)**
  LDAC

• Transmission range (A2DP)
  20 Hz – 20,000 Hz (Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz)

• Power
  DC 5 V (using a commercially-available USB AC adaptor capable of feeding in 3 A) or, using built-in lithium-ion battery

• Brand
  Sony

Introduction

The Sony SRSXB33 EXTRA BASS Bluetooth Wireless Portable Speaker delivers tremendous sound to any environment. With up to 24 hours of battery life, the EXTRA BASS performance produces clear, rich sound. The waterproof, rustproof, dustproof, and shockproof IP67 design is ready for whatever life throws at you. The Sony | Music Center app gives you more control over your favourite music.  The X-Balanced speaker unit, developed by Sony, achieves exceptional sound quality and intense sound pressure for a richer, deeper, and more gratifying listening experience. The side passive radiators’ layout has been tuned to reproduce clear bass sound. The Sony SRSXB33 EXTRA BASS Bluetooth Wireless Portable Speaker delivers tremendous sound to any environment. With up to 24 hours of battery life, the EXTRA BASS performance produces clear, rich sound. The waterproof, rustproof, dustproof, and shockproof IP67 design is ready for whatever life throws at you.

What’s In the Box?

• Sony SRSXB33 EXTRA BASS Bluetooth Wireless Portable Speaker (Black)
• Knox Gear Hardshell Case 

CAUTION

Do not expose the appliance to naked flame sources (for example, lighted candles).
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built- in cabinet.

Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long time. Do not expose the batteries to extreme low temperature conditions that may result in overheating and thermal runaway. Do not dismantle, open or shred secondary cells or batteries. In the event of a cell leaking, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice. Secondary cells and batteries need to be charged before use. Always use the correct charger and refer to the manufacturer’s instructions or equipment manual for proper charging instructions. After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary to charge and discharge the cells or batteries several times to obtain maximum performance. Dispose of properly.

Do not place this product close to medical devices
This product (including accessories) has magnet(s) which may interfere with pacemakers, programmable shunt valves for hydrocephalus treatment, or other medical devices. Do not place this product close to persons who use such medical devices. Consult your doctor before using this product if you use any such medical device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC regulation using a connection cable shorter than 3 meters.

Caution on charging

Inserting the USB plug while it is wet may cause a short circuit due to foreign matter or liquid (tap water, salt water, soft drinks, etc.) getting on the main unit or charging cable. This may cause malfunctions or abnormal overheating.
Never insert the USB plug while the main unit or charging cable is wet.

•  The power bank will generate heat when charging. Always charge in a well ventilated area. Do not charge under pillows, blankets or on flammable surfaces.
•  Keep the power bank away from heat sources, direct sunlight, combustible gas, humidity, water or other liquids.
•  Do not disassemble, open, microwave, incinerate, paint or insert foreign objects into the power bank.
•  Do not subject the power bank to mechanical shock such as crushing, bending, puncturing or shredding. Avoid dropping or placing heavy object on the power bank.
•  Do not short-circuit the power bank or store it in a receptacle where it may be short-circuited by other metallic or conductive objects.
•   Do not operate the power bank if it has been wet or otherwise damaged, to prevent against electric shock, explosion and/or injury. Contact the dealer or authorized agent.
•  Power bank usage by children should be supervised.
•  Please read the operating instructions (including charging instructions and information on the minimum and maximum operating temperatures), supplied with this power bank.

Precautions

On safety

•  If your skin touches this product for a long time when the power is on, it may cause a low temperature injury.
•  Important information such as the model name is located on the inner surface of the cap on the rear side of the unit.

On placement

•  To eliminate the risk of malfunctions, avoid the following locations when placing or leaving this unit.
  •  A place subject to high temperatures, such as under direct sunlight or lighting equipment, near a heat source, or in a sauna
  • Inside a vehicle with the windows closed (especially in summertime)
  •  A place subject to excessive dust
  •  A place subject to strong vibration
•  Place this unit on a flat, level surface. When placed on a sloped surface, the unit may fall over or fall off the surface due to its own vibration, resulting in injuries, malfunctions, or performance degradation.
•  Depending on the conditions where this unit is placed, it may fall over or fall off the surface. Do not leave any valuables near the unit.
•  This unit is not anti-magnetic. Keep objects susceptible to magnetism (recorded tapes, watches, cash cards and credit cards with magnetic coding, etc.) away from the unit. When you carry around the unit, keep this in mind as well.

Others

• Do not use or leave the unit in an extremely cold or hot environment (temperature outside the range of 5 °C – 35 °C). If the unit is used or left in outside the above range, the unit may automatically stop to protect internal circuitry.
• At high temperature, the charging may stop or the volume may reduce to protect the battery.
• Even if you do not intend to use the unit for a long time, charge the battery to its full capacity once every 6 months to maintain its performance.

On Copyrights

•  Android, Google Play and other related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC.
•  LDAC™ and LDAC logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
•  The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license.
• The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.
• Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to connect specifically to the Apple product(s) identified in the badge, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with an Apple product may affect wireless performance.
• USB Type-C® and USB-C® are trademarks of USB Implementers Forum.
• Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. ™ and ® marks are omitted in the documents.

Notes on waterproof and dust proof features (Read before using the unit)

Waterproof and dust proof performance of the unit
The unit, with the cap fastened securely, has a waterproof specification of IPX71 as specified in “Degree of protection against water immersion” of the IEC60529 “Ingress Protection Rating (IP Code)”3, and a dust proof specification of IP6X2 as specified in “Degrees of protection against solid foreign objects”3.

Liquids that the waterproof performance specifications apply to

•  1 IPX7 (Degree of protection against water immersion): For details, refer to the Help Guide.
•  2 IP6X (Degrees of protection against dust): For details, refer to the Help Guide.
•  3 The supplied accessories and the connectors of this unit (USB) are neither waterproof nor dust proof. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shocks, do not expose the unit to water or droplets while using either or both of the connectors (USB). Do not place a vase or any other liquid-filled container on the unit.

The waterproof and dust proof performance of the unit is based on our measurements under the conditions herein described. Note that malfunctions as a result of water immersion or dust intrusion caused by misuse by the customer are not covered by the warranty.

To avoid deterioration of waterproof and dust proof performance

Check the following and use the unit correctly.

• The unit passes the drop test from 1.22 m on plywood of 5 cm thickness conforming to
  MIL-STD810H Method 516.8-Shock. However, this does not guarantee no damage, no breakdown, or waterproof and dust proof performance in all conditions. Deformation or damage from dropping the unit or subjecting it to mechanical shock may cause deterioration of the waterproof and dust proof performance.

• This unit does not have a design that is resistant to water pressure. Use of the unit in a location where high water pressure is applied, such as in the shower, may cause a malfunction.

• Do not pour high-temperature water or blow hot air from a hair dryer or any other appliance on the unit directly. Also never use the unit in a place subject to high temperatures, such as in a sauna or near a heat source.

• Handle the cap with care. The cap plays a very important role in maintenance of the waterproof and dust proof performance. When using the unit, make sure that the cap is closed completely. When closing the cap, be careful not to allow foreign objects inside. If the cap is not closed completely the waterproof and dust proof performance may deteriorate and may cause a malfunction of the unit as a result of water or dust particles entering the unit.

How to care for the unit

Although the fabric part of the unit has water repellent treatment applied, you can use the unit more comfortably and for a longer period of time by following the maintenance procedure below.

• If the surface of the unit gets dirty in the following cases, wash the unit with fresh water (tap water, etc.) promptly to remove the dirt. Leaving dirt on its surface may cause the fabric part or the passive radiator section to discolor or deteriorate, or the unit to malfunction. Ex.
• •  When salt, sand, etc. is stuck on the unit after using it on a beach, pool side, etc.
    •  When the unit is stained with foreign substances (sunscreen, suntan oil, etc.)
• If the unit gets wet, wipe off the moisture using a dry soft cloth immediately. In addition, dry the unit in an airy place until no moisture remains.
• The sound quality may change when water enters the speaker or passive radiator section of the unit. It is not malfunction. Wipe off the moisture on its surface, and put the unit on a dry soft cloth to drain the collected water inside the unit. Then, dry the unit in an airy place until no moisture remains.

Note

• If the surface of the unit gets dirty, do not use detergent, thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. to clean the unit because it will affect the water repellent function of the fabric part of the unit.
• Especially in cold regions, be sure to wipe off the moisture after using the unit. Leaving moisture on its surface may cause the unit to freeze and malfunction.
• If sand grains, etc. enter the fabric or other part of the unit, remove them carefully. Never use a vacuum cleaner, etc. on the unit. It may cause damage of the speaker section or other part of the unit.

Notes on the License

This product contains software that Sony uses under a licensing agreement with the owner of its copyright. We are obligated to announce the contents of the agreement to customers under requirement by the owner of copyright for the software. Please access the following URL and read the contents of the license.
https://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/sl/20/

Notice on GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
This product contains software that is subject to the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”). These establish that customers have the right to acquire, modify, and redistribute the source code of said software in accordance with the terms of the GPL or LGPL supplied. The source code for the above-listed software is available on the Web. To download, please access the following URL then select the model name “SRS-XB33”.
URL: http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux/
Please note that Sony cannot answer or respond to any inquiries regarding the content of the source code.

surrounding temperature, and usage conditions.

System requirements for charging battery using USB Using a commercially- available USB AC adaptor capable of feeding in 1.5 A or 3.0 A When using a USB AC adaptor with an output current of 3.0 A, be sure to use a USB Type-C® cable that conforms to the USB standard and supports an output current of 3.0 A. The supplied USB cable supports an output current of up to 1.5 A.

Compatible iPhone/iPod models

iPhone XS Max, iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone SE, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPod touch (6th generation) The unit is compatible with iOS 10.0 or later. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I silence “bluetooth connected” announcement?
  Down load the app and go into setting u can silence it there and adjust the EQ and change the light color and pattern.

• How many watts?
  90 watts is hard (impossible) to believe. Sony does not say that anywhere. I have noit been able to find the wattage on their speakers in the specvs on their site, and the Sony rep side stepped the question. It looks like it is merant to compete with the JBL extreme.

• Does this speaker work well with Apple Iphones?
  Yes it does.

• Will this charge with a usb-c to usb-c cable. i returned two such speakers bcs they only do usb-a to usb-c charging ?
  Yes, that’s what i use.

• Is this speaker suitable for indoor use?
  Yes very nice.

• How many decibels ?
  I dont know the decibels but its LOUD.

• I see that eq settings can be saved to the device, does this include the ability to turn the “extra bass” on and off?
  Yes you can turn it off from the app and u can do some dj effects as well.

• Can they be synced with different Sony speaker models?
  Yes it can. Not the Older models though. I would check before purchasing to make sure it will pair with the model you have in mind.

• Can you connect to cell phone for calls and how is sound quality on the calls?
  Yes it allows easy to connect, I use it at the shower when the water makes a lot of back noise and I can talk perfect, but during calls if you want to keep a fluid conversation, I have noticed that the mic works perfect no farther than 1m (around 3ft) farther than that the other side on the call will start to experience breaks at your voice, but if you keep close everything works nice and smooth.

• Does it come with a charging cord to plug in to an outlet?
  Yes it is included, although wish it was longer.

• Can a electrical plug be ordered for this speaker? ours came only with a usb adapter.
  i use a USB plug/charger to recharge it, and it can also be powered by it. i don’t know of a dedicated electrical plug for it. it holds it charge well, with plenty of playing time.

• What is the frequency range?
  In my experience, at least 50 feet.

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