Sony SRS-XP700 Reference guide
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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Making connections
USB device
Connecting with a USB device
BLUETOOTH device
Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH® devices
Connecting with a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Windows)
Connecting with a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Mac)
Listening to music
USB device
Listening to music of a USB device
BLUETOOTH device
Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection
Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec)
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
Switching the BLUETOOTH devices connected at the same time (Multi-device-connection)
Turning on or off the BLUETOOTH function
Listening to music of a portable audio device, etc.
Enjoying switching the sound effects
Stereo Pair function
Listening to music wirelessly with 2 speakers (Stereo Pair function)
Party Connect function
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”
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Using “Fiestable”
What you can do with “Fiestable”
Installing “Fiestable”
Information
About the indicators
Updating the pre-installed software
Notes on use
Precautions
Notes on charging
Notes on 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 only one speaker/Low sound level/Distorted sound/Humming or noise in the speaker output
Sound becomes low while in use
USB device
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
The sound from the speaker contains noise, skips, or is distorted
It takes a long time before playback starts
BLUETOOTH device
Unable to pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device
Unable to connect a BLUETOOTH device with the speaker in the Stereo Pair function
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Related Topic
About the indicators
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CHARGE indicator2.
(BLUETOOTH) button with indicator3.
(play) button4.
-/+ (volume) buttons5.
MEGA BASS button with indicator/ STAMINA button with indicator6.
Handles7.
Light8.
Tablet computer holder9.
Cap10.
PARTY CONNECT button with indicator11.
BATTERY button/ BATTERY CARE button12.
LIGHT button13.
CHARGE (DC power output only) port (USB2)*1
14.
PLAY/CHARGE (DC power output only) port (USB1)*2
15.
AC power input jack16.
AUDIO IN jack*3
17.
MIC level (MIN/MAX) knob
MIC1 jack
18.
MIC and GUITAR level (MIN/MAX) knob
MIC2/GUITAR jack
19.
GUITAR button with indicator20.
This port is not compatible with music playback.
*1
Connecting a USB device disables audio outputs from the BLUETOOTH device and the device connected to the AUDIO IN jack.
*2
Plugging an audio cable disables audio output from the BLUETOOTH device.
*3
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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.
To place the speaker on its side
You can place the speaker on its side as illustrated below. (Be sure to place the side with the rubber feet down.)
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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 charge the built-in battery for more than 1 hour before turning on the
speaker.
With the built-in battery charged in advance, you can use the speaker solely with battery power.
Hint
“Normal charge” and “Battery Care” modes are available as options for charging the built-in battery of the speaker. Battery Care
mode limits the maximum charge capacity to approximately 90% and makes the battery life last longer. The playback time
available in this mode is shorter than stated. At the time of your purchase, the speaker is in normal charge mode by default.
You can place/bring the speaker into/out of Battery Care mode with “Sony | Music Center.”
Checking the charging completion
If the built-in battery is fully charged when you connect the speaker to an AC outlet, the CHARGE indicator lights up in
orange then turns off after about 1 minute.
Checking the built-in battery level of the rechargeable built-in battery
After pressing the BATTERY button on the rear side of the speaker, when the speaker is turned on, the voice
guidance listed below is output from the speaker depending on the remaining built-in battery power.
91% - 100％: “Battery Fully Charged”
81% - 90%: “Battery about 90%”
81% - 90% (Battery Care mode): “Battery Care Mode, Fully Charged, Battery about 90%”
71% - 80%: “Battery about 80%”
61% - 70%: “Battery about 70%”
Connect the speaker to an AC outlet to charge it.
Connect the AC power input jack on the speaker and an AC outlet with the supplied AC power cord (mains lead).
Battery charging starts and the CHARGE indicator lights up in orange. Charging will complete in about 3 hours* and
the indicator will turn off.
After you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the speaker upon completion of battery charging, be
sure to close the cap securely.
The cap plays a very important role in maintenance of the water resistant performance.
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Time that is required to charge the empty built-in battery to its full capacity while the speaker is turned off.
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51% - 60%: “Battery about 60%”
41% - 50%: “Battery about 50%”
31% - 40%: “Battery about 40%”
21% - 30%: “Battery about 30%”
11% - 20%: “Battery about 20%”
1% - 10%: “Please Charge”
Hint
By using “Sony | Music Center,” you can activate/deactivate the voice guidance associated with the remaining battery power
that you hear when you turn on the speaker.
Built-in battery life (while the speaker is not in Battery Care mode and a BLUETOOTH connection is
established)
(SRS-XP700)
About 25 hours
The volume level of the speaker is set to 13.
The sound effect is set to MEGA BASS. (factory default settings)
The lighting function is set to off.
About 20 hours
The volume level of the speaker is set to 13.
The sound effect is set to MEGA BASS. (factory default settings)
The lighting function is set to on. (factory default settings)
About 6 hours
The volume level of the speaker is set to maximum (50).
The sound effect is set to MEGA BASS. (factory default settings)
The lighting function is set to off.
About 5 hours
The volume level of the speaker is set to maximum (50).
The sound effect is set to MEGA BASS. (factory default settings)
The lighting function is 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 set to MEGA BASS. (factory default settings)
The lighting function is set to off.
About 10 hours
The volume level of the speaker is set to 16.
The sound effect is set to MEGA BASS. (factory default settings)
The lighting function is set to on. (factory default settings)
About 6.5 hours
The volume level of the speaker is set to maximum (50).
The sound effect is set to MEGA BASS. (factory default settings)
The lighting function is set to off.
About 5 hours
The volume level of the speaker is set to maximum (50).
The sound effect is set to MEGA BASS. (factory default settings)
The lighting function is set to on. (factory default settings)
Built-in battery life (after the built-in battery is charged for 10 minutes)
(SRS-XP700)
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10 minutes of charging provide approximately 3 hours of music playback. (Provided that the volume level of the speaker
is set to 13, the sound effect is set to MEGA BASS, and the lighting function is set to off.)
(SRS-XP500)
10 minutes of charging provide approximately 80 minutes of music playback. (Provided that the volume level of the
speaker is set to 16, the sound effect is set to MEGA BASS, and the lighting function is set to off.)
The built-in battery life above is measured using our specified music source.
Actual performance time may vary from the listed time due to the volume, songs played, surrounding temperature, and
usage conditions.
When the built-in battery is running low
When the voice guidance says “Please charge” and the CHARGE indicator flashes slowly, the built-in battery is running
low and needs to be charged. In this state, the speaker cannot supply power to other devices.
Note
The maximum power output will be lower when the built-in battery is running low.
In an extremely cold or hot environment, charging stops for safety. If charging takes a long time, it also makes charging of the
speaker stop. To resolve these issues, disconnect the supplied AC power cord (mains lead), and then connect it again within an
operating temperature between 5 °C and 35 °C (41 °F and 95 °F).
Do not charge the speaker's built-in battery in places where the speaker is likely to have water splashed on it. The supplied AC
power cord (mains lead) as well as the jacks and ports (AC IN/USB/AUDIO IN/MIC/GUITAR) behind the cap are not designed for
water resistant.
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.
Related Topic
Turning the power on
Notes on charging
What you can do with “Sony | Music Center”
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