Tag: SRS 500

  • Sony SRS XG500 Reset

    Sony SRS XG500 Reset

    Gives reset instructions for the Sony SRS XG500 boombox Bluetooth speaker to set it back to its default settings. Resetting restores the XG500 to its default state. E.g. Returns sound mode and light settings to their fresh-out-of-the-box values.  Plus, it erases any earlier connected Bluetooth devices from memory. Clearing these stops this unit from pairing…

  • Sony SRS XG500 Bluetooth Pairing

    Sony SRS XG500 Bluetooth Pairing

    This post gives Sony SRS XG500 Bluetooth pairing steps for this Extra Bass boombox speaker, to connect it with common Bluetooth devices. E.g. Including the iPhone, iPod Touch, and the iPad line of Apple phones, media players, and tablets along with Android devices as well. Sony SRS XG500 Bluetooth Pairing, Step by Step With your…

  • How to Connect Sony SRS XG500 to iPhone

    How to Connect Sony SRS XG500 to iPhone

    This post shows how to connect a Sony SRS XG500 boombox speaker to an iPhone smart phone.  Doing so gives you a much bigger, and clearly better sound when you stream music from the iPhone to speakers like this one. How to Connect Sony SRS XG500 to iPhone, Step by Step With your 500 switched…

  • How to Check Sony SRS XG500 Battery

    How to Check Sony SRS XG500 Battery

    Covers how to check the battery inside the Sony boombox speaker model  SRS XG500 for correct operation, and also, how to know if the battery charge holding capacity is falling over time, and thus, when to replace the battery. How to Check Sony SRS XG500 Battery, Current Charge 1. First, Turn ON the XG500 You…

  • Sony SRS XP500 Specifications

    Sony SRS XP500 Specifications

    Here, we list Sony SRS XP500 X Series party and karaoke BT speaker specifications.  Firstly, these specifications cover the unit’s length, width, weight, battery recharge time, output power, and music play time per charge.  We also include the frequency response, driver size, Bluetooth support details et al. Secondly, it’s clear from the published specifications, that…

  • How to Connect Sony SRS XG500 to Alexa

    How to Connect Sony SRS XG500 to Alexa

    This post shows how to connect the Sony SRS XG500 boombox Bluetooth speaker to Alexa smart speakers. Since this pairing happens between the Sony and Echo devices directly, you need not turn Bluetooth on in the mobile device you’re using to set up this connection. How to Connect Sony SRS XG500 to Alexa, Step by…

  • How to Factory Reset Sony SRS XG500

    How to Factory Reset Sony SRS XG500

    Shows how to factory reset the Sony SRS XG500 wireless tabletop speaker back to its default settings. E.g. Resetting returns sound mode and light settings to their fresh-out-of-the-box values.  Plus, factory resetting erases any earlier connected Bluetooth devices from memory. This stops this unit from auto pairing to any nearby wireless devices. Moreover, you might…

  • How to Turn On Sony SRS XG500

    How to Turn On Sony SRS XG500

    We explain how to turn on the Sony boombox SRS XG500 speaker here.  Now most Bluetooth speakers have a Power button that Sony prominently places on the unit so it’s easy to find.  Indeed, this speaker is no exception, as we find its Power button on the top panel, as we see next. There’s also…

  • How to Put Sony SRS XG500 in Pairing Mode

    How to Put Sony SRS XG500 in Pairing Mode

    To pair your SRS XG500 Sony Boombox speaker with a source device for the first time, or to refresh old connection info in that device, you have to know how to start up pairing mode on this speaker.  Why?  Because in this mode, the speaker broadcasts its name and currently valid connection info over Bluetooth.…

  • Sony SRS XG500 Buttons

    Sony SRS XG500 Buttons

    The Sony SRS XG500 Boombox speaker has several buttons across its top panel. Plus, there are also a few more inside its rear port compartment along with mic/guitar, power input, and USB play and charge out ports. All this is behind the sealing cap. Sony SRS XG500 Buttons: Summary The buttons on the top include…