Month: January 2024

  • How to Reset Sony SRS XP500

    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…

  • How to Bass Boost Sony SRS XP500

    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. …

  • How to Turn OFF Sony SRS XP500

    How to Turn OFF Sony SRS XP500

    We explain three ways for how to turn off the Sony SRS XP500 BT party speaker here.  Now most speakers have a Power button that Sony prominently places on the unit so it’s easy to spot.  Indeed, this speaker is no exception to this pattern, as we find its Power button in the top button…

  • Sony SRS XP500 Specs

    Sony SRS XP500 Specs

    Here, we list Sony SRS XP500 X Series party and karaoke BT speaker specs.  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…

  • Sony SRS XP500 Battery Indicator

    Sony SRS XP500 Battery Indicator

    Explains how to read the Sony SRS XP500 battery indicator lamp. We also discuss how get battery charge percentage numbers from the speaker itself. Plus you can see this in the Music Center app. First, this speaker has a battery indicator LED on the top button panel.  This displays battery status, sort of. E.g. Whether…

  • Sony SRS XP500 Power Button Not Working

    Sony SRS XP500 Power Button Not Working

    When the Power button on your Sony SRS XP500 karaoke speaker is not working, this likely means one or more things as follows. Sony SRS XP500 Power Button Not Working: Reasons Why Dead Battery.  The internal battery is empty needs a recharge for continued speaker operation. Use a widely available AC power cable to do…

  • How to Turn OFF Lights on Sony SRS XP500

    How to Turn OFF Lights on Sony SRS XP500

    This speaker comes equipped with a set of party LED lights that, by default, blink, scan, and pulsate in all sorts of colors to the beat of whatever you play on the speaker.  But now and then, you may not wish to have a party atmosphere in your room, like when you want to play…

  • How to Charge Sony SRS XP500

    How to Charge Sony SRS XP500

    This piece covers How to Charge Sony SRS XP500. Do this easily through the line voltage input port, behind the water resistant door, as we’ll show in the pictures below. Note that you can still play this speaker while it charges, without raising the recharge time much. In summary: First, the unit comes with a…

  • Sony SRS XP500 Firmware Update Instructions

    Sony SRS XP500 Firmware Update Instructions

    Here, we give Sony SRS XP500 Firmware Update Instructions. 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 install it. That is, you’ll…

  • How to Pair Sony SRS XP500

    How to Pair Sony SRS XP500

    Shows how to pair the Sony SRS XP500 karaoke party speaker 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 routine also works with Android tablets and phones as well. How to Pair Sony SRS XP500 Speaker: Step by Step…