SONY SRS-XB13 Wireless Speaker User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Sony

Table of Contents

SONY SRS-XB13 Wireless Speaker
RECYCLING RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
Precautions
- To avoid the deterioration of waterproof and Dustproof performance
Specifications
Microphone
References
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SONY SRS-XB13 Wireless Speaker

CAUTION
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.

RECYCLING RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

Rechargeable batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, visit https://www.sony.com/electronics/eco/environmental-management
Caution : Do not handle damaged or leaking rechargeable batteries.

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.

For customers in the USA
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This equipment must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
If you have any questions about this product:
Visit: https://www.sony.com/support
Contact: Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-800-222-7669
Write: Sony Customer Information Service Center 12451 Gateway Blvd.

This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. The model has been tested and found to comply with FCC/ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the ISED radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.

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.

Precautions

On safety

Important information such as the model name is located on the bottom 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 (41°F – 95°F)). 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 is a trademark of Google LLC.
The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license.
iPhone, iPod and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
USB Type-C® and USB-C® are registered 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 Dustproof features (Read before using the unit)

Waterproof and Dustproof 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 Dustproof specification of IP6X2 as specified in “Degrees of protection against solid foreign objects”3.

Liquids that the waterproof performance specifications apply to

Applicable	fresh water, tap water, pool water
Not applicable	liquids other than the above (soapy water, water with

detergent or bath agents, shampoo, hot spring water, salt water, etc.)

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 Dustproof. 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 Dustproof 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 the deterioration of waterproof and Dustproof performance

Check the following and use the unit correctly

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 Dustproof 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 Dustproof performance may deteriorate and may cause a malfunction of the unit as a result of water or dust particles entering the unit.

To avoid the deterioration of waterproof and Dustproof
performance

How to care for the unit
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 surface to discolor or deteriorate, or the unit to malfunction.
Ex.
- When the unit has sand, salt (chlorine), or other residue on it after having been used in a mountain area, by a swimming pool, 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 if water enters the speaker component of the unit. This, however, does not indicate a malfunction. Wipe the moisture off the unit surface, and leave the unit on a dry soft cloth with its surface with the speaker component facing down to let the water out from 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 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.

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. URL: @@@

Disclaimer regarding services offered by third parties
Services offered by third parties may be changed, suspended, or terminated without prior notice. Sony does not bear any responsibility in these sorts of situations.

Specifications

Speaker section

Speaker system Approx. XX mm (XX in) dia. × 1
Enclosure type Passive radiator model

BLUETOOTH

Communication System: BLUETOOTH Specification version X.X
Maximum communication range: Line of sight approx. XX m (XX ft)*1
Frequency band: 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz – 2.4835 GHz)
Modulation method: FHSS
*Compatible BLUETOOTH Profiles2**
- A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
- AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)
- HSP (Headset Profile)
- HFP (Hands-free Profile)
*Supported Codec3**
- SBC (Subband Codec)
- AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)
Transmission range (A2DP): 20 Hz – 20 000 Hz (Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz)

¹ The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles between devices, magnetic fields around a microwave oven, static electricity, reception sensitivity, antenna’s performance, operating system, software application, etc.
² BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the purpose of BLUETOOTH communications between devices.
³ Codec: Audio signal compression and conversion format

Note
Depending on the network environment, there may be an interruption at the high bitrate transmission.

Microphone

Type: Directional characteristic
Directional characteristic: Omni directional
Effective frequency range: 100 Hz – 7 000 Hz

Amplifier Section

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:
With X Ω loads, both channels driven, from XXX Hz – XX XXX Hz; rated X.X W per channel minimum RMS power at stereo mode, with no more than X% total harmonic distortion from 250 mW to rated output.
DC 5 V 500 mA (using the USB power supply) or using

General

Power: DC 5 V 500 mA (using the USB power supply) or using built-in lithium-ion battery
Lithium-ion battery life (with playback via a BLUETOOTH connection)
- Approx. XX hours4 5
- Approx. XX hours4 6
Dimensions (including projecting parts and controls)
- Approx. XX mm (X in) dia. × XX mm (X in) (H) Mass
- Approx. XXX g (X oz) including battery
Supplied accessory
- USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C)*7 (1),
- Strap (1) (attached to the unit)

4 Actual performance time may vary from the listed time due to the volume, songs played, surrounding temperature, and usage conditions.
5 Measured value acquired by playing our specified music source with the volume level of the unit set to XX.
6 Measured value acquired by playing our specified music source with the volume level of the unit set to the maximum.
7 A charging cable exclusively designed for the unit. Do not use the cable for any other purposes