Sony SRS-XP700 Help Guide

Sony SRS-XP700 Manual

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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 The following explains how to use this speaker. Select a topic from the navigation pane. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Getting Started Parts and controls Carrying/placing the speaker Power source/charging Charging
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    Enjoying wireless playback using multiple speakers (Party Connect function) Terminating the Party Connect function Additional features Using an external microphone Enjoying sound from a guitar Using "Sony | Music Center" What you can do with "Sony | Music Center" Installing "Sony | Music Center" 2
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    water resistant feature How to care for the speaker About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology License notice Trademarks Troubleshooting What can I do to solve a problem? Power supply Unable to charge the speaker Unable to turn on the speaker or the speaker suddenly turns off Sound No sound/Sound from
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    Unable to connect with a speaker for the Party Connect function Microphone There is no microphone sound There is acoustic feedback Reset Restarting the speaker Initializing the speaker 5-027-167-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 4
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Parts and controls 1. (power) button with indicator 5
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    the AUDIO IN jack. *3 Plugging an audio cable disables audio output from the BLUETOOTH device. Related Topic About the indicators 5-027-167-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 6
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Carrying/placing the speaker Before carrying the speaker, disconnect all the cables connected to the speaker. Note To avoid personal injury or damage to surrounding household goods, hold the speaker properly as illustrated above to carry the speaker.
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Charging the speaker The speaker is capable of running on power either from an AC outlet connected by the supplied AC power cord (mains lead) or from the rechargeable built-in lithium-ion battery. When using the speaker for the first time, be sure to
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    %: "Battery about 20%" 1% - 10%: "Please Charge" Hint By using "Sony | Music Center," you can activate/deactivate the voice guidance associated with the remaining set to on. (factory default settings) (SRS-XP500) About 20 hours The volume level of the speaker is set to 16. The sound effect is
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    SRS-XP500) 10 minutes of charging provide approximately 80 minutes of music playback. (Provided that the volume level of the speaker state, the speaker cannot supply power charging of the speaker stop. To the speaker's built-in battery in places where the speaker is to use the speaker for a long
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    Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Turning the power on 1 Press the (power) button. The (power) indicator lights up in green and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes slowly in blue. When the speaker off Charging the speaker Turning on/off the speaker's light (Lighting function) 5-027-167-11(1)
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Turning the power off 1 Press the (power) button. The (power) indicator and (BLUETOOTH) indicator turn off. Related Topic Auto Standby function Using the BLUETOOTH standby function 5-027-167-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 12
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Using the BLUETOOTH standby function When the BLUETOOTH standby function is turned on, the speaker turns on automatically by operating a BLUETOOTH device, and starts the BLUETOOTH connection. Before operating the speaker, note the following: The
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    again to turn off the BLUETOOTH standby function. Hint When the BLUETOOTH standby function is activated, the (power) indicator lights up in orange while the speaker is turned off. Related Topic Charging the speaker Turning the power on About the indicators 5-027-167-11(1) Copyright 2021
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Charging a USB device such as a smartphone or iPhone You can charge a USB device, such as a smartphone or iPhone, by connecting it to the speaker via USB. Even if the speaker is not connected to an AC outlet, its built-in battery can supply power to
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    Auto Standby function 5-027-167-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 16
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    Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Auto Standby function If the speaker satisfies the following conditions for about 15 minutes, it turns off automatically. At the time of purchase, the Auto Standby function is set to on. When the speaker is in BLUETOOTH mode No operation on the speaker
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Turning on/off the speaker's light (Lighting function) The speaker lights up with the music to liven up the atmosphere. When you purchase the speaker, the lighting function is set to on. 1 Turn on the speaker. The (power) indicator lights up in green
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    When the speaker's light seems bright or glaring, turn up the room lights or turn off the lighting function. Related Topic What you can do with "Sony | Music Center" 5-027-167-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 19
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Connecting with a USB device Compatible USB devices USB devices compliant with USB Mass Storage Class USB devices formatted with the FAT (except exFAT) file system Some USB devices may not work with the speaker even if the devices meet the above
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH® devices Pairing is of the device may be synchronized with the speaker. Prepare the operating instructions supplied with the BLUETOOTH device for reference. 1 Turn on the speaker. 2 Check the status of the (
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    BLUETOOTH device that has been registered (paired), proceed to step . The speaker will automatically be connected just by turning on the BLUETOOTH function on the the power to the speaker. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the BLUETOOTH device. When the indicator stays
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    double flashing (pairing mode). 4 Perform the pairing procedure on the BLUETOOTH device to detect the speaker. When a list of detected devices appears on the display of the BLUETOOTH device, select "SRS-XP700" or "SRSXP500." If a passkey* is required on the display of the BLUETOOTH device, enter
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    as the BLUETOOTH function is activated on a BLUETOOTH device that has previously been connected with the speaker, the speaker is reconnected with the device right after it is turned on. The above instructions on the BLUETOOTH device are provided as an example. For details, refer to the operating
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    The speaker can be paired with multiple devices, but can only play music from one paired device at a time. When using the Stereo BLUETOOTH connection (After use) Switching the BLUETOOTH devices connected at the same time (Multi-device-connection) 5-027-167-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 25
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Connecting with a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Windows) Pairing is the process required to mutually register the information on BLUETOOTH devices to be connected wirelessly. It is necessary to pair a device with the speaker to be able to make
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    BLUETOOTH devices that have been paired with the speaker before, proceed to step . Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, the speaker may be reconnected with the device right after it is turned on. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your BLUETOOTH device. When the indicator
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    another BLUETOOTH device, do either of the following: To pair the speaker with a second or subsequent BLUETOOTH device (when the speaker has pairing information of other BLUETOOTH devices), proceed to step . To reconnect the speaker with one of the BLUETOOTH devices that have been paired with the
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    the BLUETOOTH function, and then click [Add Bluetooth or other device]. 4. Click [Bluetooth]. 5. Select [SRS-XP700] or [SRS-XP500]. If a passkey* is required, enter "0000." If [SRS-XP700] or [SRS-XP500] does not appear, perform the operation again from step . * The passkey may be called a "passcode
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    View by] menu in the top right corner of the screen. 2. Click [Add a device]. 3. Select [SRS-XP700] or [SRS-XP500] and click [Next]. If a passkey* is required, enter "0000." If [SRS-XP700] or [SRS-XP500] does not appear, perform the operation again from step . * The passkey may be called a "passcode
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    it to turn off automatically. If this happens, turn on the speaker again. 5. Right-click on [SRS-XP700] or [SRS-XP500] in [Devices] and select [Sound settings] from the menu that appears. 6. Confirm [SRS-XP700 Stereo] or [SRS-XP500 Stereo] on the [Sound] screen. If there is a checkmark (green) on
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    the menu that appears. Then proceed to step -7. 7. Right-click on [SRS-XP700 Stereo] or [SRS-XP500 Stereo], and select [Connect] from the menu that appears. When the speaker is connected, a checkmark will appear on [SRS-XP700 Stereo] or [SRS-XP500 Stereo] on the [Sound] screen. Proceed to step . 32
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    ] or [SRS-XP500 Stereo], select [Disable] for the [Default Device] that currently has a checkmark (green). 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to establish a BLUETOOTH connection. When the BLUETOOTH connection is established, you hear voice guidance (BLUETOOTH connected) from the speaker and the
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    instructions supplied with your computer. In addition, not all the computers are tested and found compatible with the above procedure and the procedure is not applicable to home-built computers. The speaker same time (Multi-device-connection) 5-027-167-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 34
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Connecting with a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Mac) Pairing is the process required to mutually register the information on BLUETOOTH devices to be connected wirelessly. It is necessary to pair a device with the speaker to be able to make a
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    BLUETOOTH devices that have been paired with the speaker before, proceed to step . Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, the speaker may be reconnected with the device right after it is turned on. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your BLUETOOTH device. When the indicator
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    to step . 3 Press the (BLUETOOTH) button. You hear voice guidance (BLUETOOTH pairing) from the speaker and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator starts double flashing (pairing mode). 4 Search for the speaker on the computer. 1. Click [ (System Preferences)] - [Bluetooth] in the taskbar on the right-bottom
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    2. Select [SRS-XP700] or [SRS-XP500] from the Bluetooth screen, then click [Pair]. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to establish a BLUETOOTH connection. When the BLUETOOTH connection is established, you hear voice guidance (BLUETOOTH connected) from the speaker and the activity of the (BLUETOOTH)
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    instructions supplied with your computer. In addition, not all the computers are tested and found compatible with the above procedure and the procedure is not applicable to home-built computers. The speaker same time (Multi-device-connection) 5-027-167-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 39
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Listening to music of a USB device The speaker supports the following audio file formats. MP3: use "Sony | Music Center" for playback operations or effortless music selection from the music list on the USB device. With the button on the speaker, you
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    Folders containing no audio files are skipped for playback. If the actual content of a file with the supported file extension is not what it should be, playing the file may cause the speaker to emit noises or to malfunction. While a USB device is connected to the PLAY/CHARGE port (USB1), priority is
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection You can enjoy listening to music of a BLUETOOTH device and operate it by the speaker via BLUETOOTH connection if it supports the following BLUETOOTH profiles. A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
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    BLUETOOTH device you are using, the (power) indicator on the speaker may not flash even if you adjust the volume on the BLUETOOTH device. During playback, you can use the buttons on the speaker to perform the following operations. Pause Press the (play) button during
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    via a BLUETOOTH connection by selecting, for example, [My Library] on "Sony | Music Center." When using in a place with a high temperature, the If the built-in battery level is low, the maximum output of the speaker decreases. Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, it may be necessary to adjust
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    Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 sound quality" is the default setting. Supported Codecs Priority on sound quality (default Sony | Music Center" 1. Press the (power) button to turn on the speaker. Hint Speaker operations with "Sony | Music Center" are available even while the speaker
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    ) from the speaker. 3. Tap [Music Center] on your smartphone, etc. to start up the application. Music Center 4. Tap [SRS-XP700] or [SRS-XP500]. 5. Tap BLUETOOTH device and ambient conditions. In this case, change the speaker to the [Priority on Sound Connection] mode. Related Topic Using the BLUETOOTH standby
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) When you finish instructions supplied with the device. Turn off the BLUETOOTH device. Turn off the speaker. Hint When using the Stereo Pair function, if you turn off one speaker, the other speaker
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    Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Switching the BLUETOOTH devices connected at the same time (Multi-deviceconnection) The speaker refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device. 1 Press the (power) button to turn on the speaker. 2 Pair the speaker with BLUETOOTH devices such
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    BLUETOOTH function on the desired BLUETOOTH device or the power to the device, you hear voice guidance (BLUETOOTH disconnected) from the speaker and the BLUETOOTH connection with the speaker is disconnected. Related Topic Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH® devices 5-027-167-11(1) Copyright 2021
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Turning on or off the BLUETOOTH function You can connect to the speaker from a paired BLUETOOTH device when the speaker's BLUETOOTH function is set BLUETOOTH device. Use "Sony | Music Center." Change the BLUETOOTH audio codecs. 5-027-167-11(1)
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Listening to music of a portable audio device, etc. You can use the speaker by connecting a portable audio device, etc., to the speaker using an audio cable (commercially available). Note Before establishing a connection between the speaker and a
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    by operations on the connected portable audio device, the (power) indicator on the speaker will not flash. 6 Press the -/+ (volume) buttons to adjust the volume. ) indicator on the speaker lights or flashes in blue. This, however, does not indicate a malfunction. While the speaker has an audio cable
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    , you cannot use the buttons on the speaker to perform operations such as pause, skip not use the AUDIO IN jack in places where the speaker is likely to have water splashed on it. The supplied cap completely after disconnecting the audio cable from the speaker. The cap plays a very important role in
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    Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Enjoying switching the sound effects You can enjoy switching the sound effects on the speaker. On "Sony | Music Center," tap [SRS-XP700] or [SRS-XP500] - [Settings] - [Sound] - [Sound Effect] - [MEGA BASS]. Press the MEGA BASS button on the speaker. Each
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    While the sound effect is set to STAMINA mode, the lighting function and the sound effects, including MEGA BASS mode, are set to off. 5-027-167-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 55
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Listening to music wirelessly with 2 speakers (Stereo Pair function) To use the Stereo Pair function, 2 SRS-XP700 or SRS-XP500 speakers are required. By connecting 2 speakers via BLUETOOTH connection, you can enjoy more powerful sound. 2 speakers
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Enjoying wireless playback using multiple speakers (Party Connect Set up the first speaker. The following operation is an example of setting SRS-XP700 or SRS-XP500 as the first speaker. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device
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    (BLUETOOTH) indicator changes from lit to flashing. 2 Connect a second or more speakers. The following operation is an example of connecting SRS-XP700 or SRS-XP500 as the second speaker. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device you are using to connect other devices compatible
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    2. When a connection for the Party Connect function is established, the PARTY CONNECT indicators on all the speakers stay lit. Then, the activity of the (BLUETOOTH) indicator on the first speaker changes from flashing to lit. 3 Start playback on the connected BLUETOOTH device and adjust the volume
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    set up as the first one), the volumes of all speakers are automatically adjusted. For other speakers (the second or later speaker set), you can also adjust the volume on each other. Hint By using "Sony | Music Center," you can establish a connection for the Party Connect function or terminate
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    Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Terminating the Party Connect function To terminate all connections and exit the Party Connect function On the speaker with the lit (BLUETOOTH) indicator (the speaker Connect function on that particular speaker. Hint By using "Sony | Music Center," you can
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    Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Using an external microphone You can output your voice from the speaker to the MIC1 jack or MIC2/GUITAR jack on the speaker. 3 Adjust the volume using the MIC level knob or speaker to which the microphone is connected. 5-027-167-11(1) Copyright 2021
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Enjoying sound from a guitar You can listen to sound from your guitar by connecting it to the MIC2/GUITAR jack on the speaker. By connecting an external microphone to the MIC1 jack on the speaker, you can play the guitar and sing along as well. 1
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 What you can do with "Sony | Music Center" "Sony | Music Center" is an app for controlling Sony audio devices which are compatible with "Sony | Music Center" using your smartphone, etc. For details about "Sony | Music Center," refer to the following
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Installing "Sony | Music Center" Install "Sony | Music Center" on your smartphone, etc. from Google Play (Play Store) or the App Store. 1 Download "Sony | Music Center" from Google Play (Play Store) or the App Store and install it. 2 When the
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 What you can do with "Fiestable" "Fiestable" is an app for operating Sony audio devices compatible with "Fiestable" from smartphones, etc. Operations that can be performed on a speaker with "Fiestable" DJ Control You can include sound effects (
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    etc. Voice Control You can operate the speaker by speaking preset voice commands into smartphone smartphones/iPhone with the lighting of this speaker. Party Playlist You and your guests change without notice. Note For Apple iOS devices, the speaker is compatible with iOS 10.0 or later. A BLUETOOTH
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Installing "Fiestable" Install "Fiestable" on your smartphone, etc. from Google Play (Play Store) or the App Store. 1 Download "Fiestable" from Google Play (Play Store) or
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    Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 About the indicators CHARGE indicator (orange) Turns off Lights up Flashes slowly Flashes 3 times and turns off The speaker has completed charging. The speaker When the software update is canceled by "Sony | Music Center", the indicator flashes 4
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    (BLUETOOTH) indicator (blue) Lights up The speaker is connected to a BLUETOOTH device. The speaker enters the pairing mode. Double flashes The speaker is waiting for a BLUETOOTH device to connect to. Flashes slowly Flashes 3 times The software has completed updating. MEGA BASS indicator (red)
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    is on standby for a connection for the Party Connect function. Lights up The Party Connect function is used on the speaker. The indicators of all speakers connected for the Party Connect function light up. Related Topic Parts and controls 5-027-167-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 72
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    smartphone, etc. to start up the application. Music Center 4 Tap [SRS-XP700] or [SRS-XP500]. When a new version of the software is released, an update notice is displayed on the "Sony | Music Center" screen. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to update. As the software update progresses, the
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    Note If the update fails, charge the rechargeable built-in battery until it is charged 40% or more. Related Topic Charging the speaker 5-027-167-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 74
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    Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Precautions On safety Completely disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the AC outlet (mains) if it is not going to be used for an extended period of time. When unplugging the speaker leaving this speaker. A place the speaker for a long
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    Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Notes on charging Life span of the built-in lithium ion battery Even if you do not intend to use the speaker for a long time, charge the built-in battery sufficiently once every 6 months to maintain its performance. If the speaker Sony is a problem with the
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Notes on water resistant feature Water resistant performance of the speaker The speaker, with the cap closed securely, has a water resistant specification of IPX4 *1 as specified in "Degree of protection against splashing water" of the IEC60529 "
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 How to care for the speaker Be sure to wipe off the moisture after using the speaker. If the speaker is left wet, it may be soiled by water stains, molds, or the like. The sound quality may change when water enters the speaker section of the speaker.
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology The BLUETOOTH wireless technology operates within a range of about 30 m (about 98 ft). Supported version and profiles of the BLUETOOTH standard A profile is a set of functions standardized for every
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    , the communication environment or the usage environment. A device with a built-in radio or tuner cannot be connected to the speaker via BLUETOOTH since noise may occur in broadcasts. Locate the speaker farther away from a TV, radio or tuner, etc. since noise may occur in broadcasts. 5-027-167-11
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 License notice 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
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    Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Trademarks Android, Google Play and other related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC. LDAC™ and LDAC logo are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 What can I do to solve a problem? If the speaker does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue. Find the symptoms of the issue in this Help Guide and try any corrective actions listed. Charge the speaker. You may be able
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Unable to charge the speaker Make sure that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely to the speaker. Then, make sure that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely to an AC outlet. Related Topic Charging the speaker About the
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    Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Unable to turn on the speaker or the speaker suddenly turns off The rechargeable built-in battery may be empty or running low. Connect the speaker to to off. Related Topic Charging the speaker Auto Standby function 5-027-167-11(1) Copyright 2021
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 No sound/Sound from only one speaker/Low sound level/Distorted sound/Humming or noise in the speaker output Check that both the speaker and the connected device are turned on. Turn up the volume of the speaker and the connected device. Check that the
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    Related Topic Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH® devices Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec) About the indicators 5-027-167-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 89
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Sound becomes low while in use While the speaker is running on power from the rechargeable built-in low while in use, follow the procedure below. 1. Turn off the speaker. 2. Charge the built-in battery sufficiently. 5-027-167-11(1) Copyright 2021
  • Sony SRS-XP700 | Help Guide - Page 91
    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 The USB device is not detected; playback with an audio source fails; no sound comes out of the speaker; playback does not start with the first track Turn off the speaker, disconnect and reconnect the USB device, and then turn the speaker back on. The
  • Sony SRS-XP700 | Help Guide - Page 92
    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 The sound from the speaker contains noise, skips, or is distorted The connected USB device is not compatible with the speaker. Check on the information about the compatible devices. Turn off the speaker, disconnect and reconnect the USB device, and
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 It takes a long time before playback starts In the event of the following, it may take some time for the speaker to for the speaker to handle. The internal memory of the USB device is fragmented. 5-027-167-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 93
  • Sony SRS-XP700 | Help Guide - Page 94
    Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Unable to pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device Place the speaker and the BLUETOOTH device within 1 m (3.2 ft) of each other. For Apple iOS devices, the speaker function, pair with the speaker in which the ( the device. If the speaker is not displayed on
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    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Unable to connect a BLUETOOTH device with the speaker in the Stereo Pair function After connecting 2 SRS-XP700 or SRS-XP500 speakers, perform the pairing procedure between a BLUETOOTH device and the speaker in which the (BLUETOOTH) indicator is
  • Sony SRS-XP700 | Help Guide - Page 96
    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Unable to connect with a speaker for the Party Connect function After connecting multiple speakers, perform the pairing procedure between a BLUETOOTH device and the speaker in which the (BLUETOOTH) indicator is flashing in blue. Related Topic
  • Sony SRS-XP700 | Help Guide - Page 97
    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 There is no microphone sound Turn the MIC level knob or the MIC and GUITAR level knob to adjust the microphone volume. Make sure that the microphone is turned on. Make sure that no USB device is not connected. 5-027-167-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony
  • Sony SRS-XP700 | Help Guide - Page 98
    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 There is acoustic feedback Reduce the volume. Move the microphone and guitar away from the speaker or change the direction of the microphone. 5-027-167-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 98
  • Sony SRS-XP700 | Help Guide - Page 99
    Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Restarting the speaker In the event of the following, among others, press and hold the (power) button for about 8 seconds to restart the speaker. You cannot operate the speaker after you turn it on. You cannot operate the speaker after you troubleshoot
  • Sony SRS-XP700 | Help Guide - Page 100
    Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500 Initializing the speaker If the speaker fails to operate successfully after you restart it, initialize the speaker to resume its factory default settings. While the speaker is turned on, press and hold the (play) button and MEGA BASS buttons until
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Help Guide
Wireless Speaker
SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500
The following explains how to use this speaker. Select a topic from the navigation pane.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Getting Started
Parts and controls
Carrying/placing the speaker
Power source/charging
Charging the speaker
Turning the power on
Turning the power off
Using the
BLUETOOTH
standby function
Charging a
USB
device such as a smartphone or
iPhone
Auto Standby
function
Lighting function
Turning on/off the speaker’s light (Lighting function)
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