Sony SRS XP500 Reset

Gives Sony SRS XP500 reset directions to return this party speaker back to its default factory settings. E.g. Resetting restores sound mode and light settings to their fresh-out-of-the-box values.  Plus, it erases any earlier synced Bluetooth devices from memory. This stops this speaker from auto pairing to any nearby devices. Moreover, you might do this … Continue reading Sony SRS XP500 Reset

Sony SRS XP500 Not Charging

Most Sony Bluetooth speakers, including the XP500, offer truly portable operation via their lithium ion batteries inside. And when said battery dies, you can recharge the speaker with an appropriate AC or car converter. Sometimes though, you may notice that the Sony SRS XP500 is not charging fully, or at all, even when you connect … Continue reading Sony SRS XP500 Not Charging

Sony SRS XP500 Firmware Update

Here, we detail the firmware update procedure for the Sony SRS XP500 Bluetooth speaker. This routine can take ten (10) to fifteen (15) minutes depending on the speed of your internet connection, source device used to update the speaker, distance between speaker and that device, Etc. Plus, you cannot roll back the update once you … Continue reading Sony SRS XP500 Firmware Update

How to Bass Boost Sony SRS XP500

You can change how loud the bass is on the Sony SRS XP500, by turning on and off its bass boost mode. When switched on, this mode makes the passive bass radiators on the sides vibrate much more, and adds a low rumble quality to the playing program, that travels pretty far from the speaker.  … Continue reading How to Bass Boost Sony SRS XP500

How to Make Sony SRS XP500 Discoverable

To pair your SRS XP500 Sony karaoke party speaker with a wireless source device for the first time, or to refresh old connection info in that device, you have to know how to place this speaker into discovery mode.  Now in this mode, this unit broadcasts its name and currently valid connection handles over the … Continue reading How to Make Sony SRS XP500 Discoverable

How to Put Sony SRS XP500 in Pairing Mode

To connect your SRS XP500 Sony karaoke party speaker with a wireless source device for the first time, or to refresh old connection info in that device, you have to know how to place this speaker into pairing mode.  Now in this mode, this unit broadcasts its name and currently valid connection handles over the … Continue reading How to Put Sony SRS XP500 in Pairing Mode

Sony SRS XP500 Pairing Instructions

This post gives Sony SRS XP500 pairing instructions, that work with common wireless devices. E.g. These  include the iPhone, iPod Touch, and the iPad line of Apple phones, media players, and tablets. A similar procedure also works with Android tablets and phones too. Sony SRS XP500 Pairing, Step by Step Directions With your SRS XP … Continue reading Sony SRS XP500 Pairing Instructions

Sony SRS XP500 Battery Life

Covers how to check battery life and level on the Sony SRS XP500 Bluetooth karaoke speaker. We also explain how to know if the battery life is degrading over time. Sony SRS XP500 Battery Life, Current Charge To determine how much life per charge the battery has, do the following. 1. First, Turn ON the … Continue reading Sony SRS XP500 Battery Life

Sony SRS XP500 Charging

This piece gives charging directions for the Sony SRS XP500 karaoke Bluetooth speaker. Do this easily through the line voltage input port, behind the water resistant door at the back of the unit, as we show in the pictures below. Note that you can still play this speaker while it charges, without increasing the recharge … Continue reading Sony SRS XP500 Charging

How to Reset Sony SRS XP500

Demos how to reset the Sony SRS XP500 return this Bluetooth speaker back to its default factory settings. E.g. Resetting restores sound mode and light settings to their fresh-out-of-the-box values.  Plus, it erases any earlier linked Bluetooth devices from memory. This stops this speaker from auto pairing to any nearby devices. Furthermore, you might do … Continue reading How to Reset Sony SRS XP500