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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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
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Help Guide
Wireless Speaker
SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500
Parts and controls
(power) button with indicator1.
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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.
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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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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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Wireless Speaker
SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500
Turning the power on
Related Topic
Turning the power off
Charging the speaker
Turning on/off the speaker’s light (Lighting function)
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Press the (power) button.
The (power) indicator lights up in green and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes slowly in blue.
When the speaker has no pairing information, for example when you use the BLUETOOTH function for the first time
after purchase, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator keeps double flashing in blue.
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SRS-XP700 / SRS-XP500
Turning the power off
Related Topic
Auto Standby function
Using the BLUETOOTH standby function
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Press the (power) button.
The (power) indicator and (BLUETOOTH) indicator turn off.
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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 BLUETOOTH standby function turns on only while the speaker is connected to an AC outlet by the supplied AC
power cord (mains lead). While the speaker is running only on power from the rechargeable built-in battery, the
BLUETOOTH standby function is turned off.
Turn on the speaker.
The (power) indicator lights up in green.
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Tap [Music Center] on your smartphone, etc. to start up the application.
Music Center
2
Tap [SRS-XP700] or [SRS-XP500].
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To turn off the BLUETOOTH standby function
Perform steps to 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
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Tap [Settings].
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Tap [Power Option].
5
Tap [Bluetooth Standby].
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Tap [ON] to set the BLUETOOTH standby mode to on.
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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 a USB device.
About the feed current
The feed current is adjusted to one of the 3 currents (1.5 A/1 A/0.5 A) in accordance with the number of connected USB
devices and the sound volume of the speaker.
While USB devices are connected concurrently to the USB1 and USB2 ports, however, the feed current in total for 2
ports is limited to the maximum of 2 A.
Note
While the speaker is supplying power to the other device, the Auto Standby function is turned off.
While the speaker is running only on power from the rechargeable built-in battery, power supply to the connected USB device will
stop if the speaker is turned off.
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.
After you disconnect the USB cable 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.
Related Topic
Charging the speaker
Turning the power on
Connect a USB device, such as a smartphone or an iPhone, to the PLAY/CHARGE port (USB1) or the
CHARGE port (USB2) with a USB cable (commercially available).
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Turn on the speaker.
The (power) indicator lights up in green and the speaker starts supplying power to the connected USB device for
battery charging.
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Auto Standby function
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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.
The connected BLUETOOTH device is not playing music (audio), nor is it being operated.
When the speaker is in AUDIO IN mode
No operation on the speaker.
No music (sound) is played on an audio device connected to the AUDIO IN jack or the music (sound) of an audio
device connected to the AUDIO IN jack is too small.
When the speaker is in USB mode
No operation on the speaker.
No music (sound) is played on a USB device connected to the PLAY/CHARGE port (USB1) or the music (sound) of a
USB device connected to the PLAY/CHARGE port (USB1) is too small.
Hint
You can turn on or off the Auto Standby function by using “Sony | Music Center.”
Note
While a microphone or a guitar is connected to the speaker, the Auto Standby function is turned off.
While the speaker is supplying power to the other device, the Auto Standby function is turned off.
Related Topic
What you can do with “Sony | Music Center”
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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.
To turn off (light off)/turn on (light on) the lighting function
Press the LIGHT button on the rear side of the speaker to turn off/on the lighting function.
Hint
By using the “Illumination” function on “Sony | Music Center,” you can turn on/off the lighting function or choose the various
lighting modes.
Note
Turn on the speaker.
The (power) indicator lights up in green.
The speaker lights up.
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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”
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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 conditions.
Using iPhone/iPod touch devices via a USB connection is not supported.
Note
When USB cable connection is necessary, use the USB cable supplied with the USB device. See the operating instructions
supplied with the USB device for details on the operation method.
Do not connect the speaker and the USB device through a USB hub.
When the USB device is connected, the speaker reads all the files on the USB device. If there are many folders or files on the
USB device, it may take a long time to finish reading the USB device.
With some connected USB devices, there may be a delay before an operation is performed by this speaker.
Compatibility with all encoding/writing software cannot be guaranteed. If audio files on the USB device were originally encoded
with incompatible software, those files may produce noise or interrupted audio, or may not play at all.
This speaker does not necessarily support all the functions provided in a connected USB device.
Related Topic
Listening to music of a USB device
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Connect a USB device to the PLAY/CHARGE port (USB1).
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