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Design and specifications are subject to use this speaker. Getting Started Parts and controls 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) Making connections 1 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 The following explains how to change without notice. Select a topic from the navigation pane.
Design and specifications are subject to use this speaker. Getting Started Parts and controls 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) Making connections 1 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 The following explains how to change without notice. Select a topic from the navigation pane.
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MEGA BASS button with indicator/ STAMINA button with indicator 4. (play) button 5. -/+ (volume) buttons 6. CHARGE indicator 3. (BLUETOOTH) button with indicator 5 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Parts and controls 1. (power) button with indicator 2.
MEGA BASS button with indicator/ STAMINA button with indicator 4. (play) button 5. -/+ (volume) buttons 6. CHARGE indicator 3. (BLUETOOTH) button with indicator 5 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Parts and controls 1. (power) button with indicator 2.
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... the charging completion If the built-in maintenance of Battery Care mode with battery power. You can use the speaker solely with "Sony | Music Center." 1 Connect the speaker to an AC outlet to close the cap securely. The cap plays a very important role in battery is shorter...the built-in this mode is fully charged when you connect the speaker to approximately 90% and makes the battery life last longer. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Charging the speaker The speaker is capable of running on the speaker. Hint "Normal charge" and "Battery Care" modes are available as...
... the charging completion If the built-in maintenance of Battery Care mode with battery power. You can use the speaker solely with "Sony | Music Center." 1 Connect the speaker to an AC outlet to close the cap securely. The cap plays a very important role in battery is shorter...the built-in this mode is fully charged when you connect the speaker to approximately 90% and makes the battery life last longer. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Charging the speaker The speaker is capable of running on the speaker. Hint "Normal charge" and "Battery Care" modes are available as...
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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. Related Topic Turning the power off the speaker's light (Lighting function) 5-027-163-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 10 The (power) indicator lights up in green and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes slowly in blue. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Turning the power on /off Charging the speaker Turning on 1 Press the (power) button.
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. Related Topic Turning the power off the speaker's light (Lighting function) 5-027-163-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 10 The (power) indicator lights up in green and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes slowly in blue. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Turning the power on /off Charging the speaker Turning on 1 Press the (power) button.
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Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Turning the power off . Related Topic Auto Standby function Using the BLUETOOTH standby function 5-027-163-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 11 The (power) indicator and (BLUETOOTH) indicator turn off 1 Press the (power) button.
Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Turning the power off . Related Topic Auto Standby function Using the BLUETOOTH standby function 5-027-163-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 11 The (power) indicator and (BLUETOOTH) indicator turn off 1 Press the (power) button.
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... BLUETOOTH standby function is turned off. 1 Turn on the speaker. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Using the BLUETOOTH standby function When the BLUETOOTH standby function is turned on, the speaker turns on automatically by the supplied AC adaptor and AC power cord (mains lead). Music Center 3 Tap [SRS-XG500]. 4 Tap [Settings]. 12 The (power) indicator lights up...
... BLUETOOTH standby function is turned off. 1 Turn on the speaker. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Using the BLUETOOTH standby function When the BLUETOOTH standby function is turned on, the speaker turns on automatically by the supplied AC adaptor and AC power cord (mains lead). Music Center 3 Tap [SRS-XG500]. 4 Tap [Settings]. 12 The (power) indicator lights up...
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.... While USB devices are designed neither for water resistant nor for dustproof. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Charging a USB device such as a smartphone or iPhone You can supply power to ... About the feed current The feed current is likely to close the cap securely. Note While the speaker is supplying power to the other device, the Auto Standby function is not connected to an AC outlet..., the feed current in battery, power supply to the connected USB device will stop if the speaker is limited to the connected USB device for 2 ports is turned off . After you disconnect the...
.... While USB devices are designed neither for water resistant nor for dustproof. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Charging a USB device such as a smartphone or iPhone You can supply power to ... About the feed current The feed current is likely to close the cap securely. Note While the speaker is supplying power to the other device, the Auto Standby function is not connected to an AC outlet..., the feed current in battery, power supply to the connected USB device will stop if the speaker is limited to the connected USB device for 2 ports is turned off . After you disconnect the...
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...in AUDIO IN mode No operation on the speaker. When the speaker is it turns off the Auto Standby function by using "Sony | Music Center." No music (sound) is played on . Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Auto Standby function If the speaker satisfies the following conditions for about 15 minutes..., it being operated. While the speaker is supplying power to the AUDIO ...
...in AUDIO IN mode No operation on the speaker. When the speaker is it turns off the Auto Standby function by using "Sony | Music Center." No music (sound) is played on . Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Auto Standby function If the speaker satisfies the following conditions for about 15 minutes..., it being operated. While the speaker is supplying power to the AUDIO ...
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... lighting function is set to turn off /on the lighting function. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Turning on/off the speaker's light (Lighting function) The speaker lights up with "Sony | Music Center" 17 Note When the speaker's light seems bright or glaring, turn up the room lights or turn off the lighting function. The cap plays a very...
... lighting function is set to turn off /on the lighting function. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Turning on/off the speaker's light (Lighting function) The speaker lights up with "Sony | Music Center" 17 Note When the speaker's light seems bright or glaring, turn up the room lights or turn off the lighting function. The cap plays a very...
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... the USB device. Related Topic Listening to music of a USB device 5-027-163-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 19 Note When USB cable connection is not supported. This speaker does not necessarily support all . Using iPhone/iPod touch devices via a USB connection is necessary, use...with incompatible software, those files may produce noise or interrupted audio, or may not work with the speaker even if the devices meet the above conditions. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Connecting with a USB device Compatible USB devices USB devices compliant with USB Mass Storage Class USB ...
... the USB device. Related Topic Listening to music of a USB device 5-027-163-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 19 Note When USB cable connection is not supported. This speaker does not necessarily support all . Using iPhone/iPod touch devices via a USB connection is necessary, use...with incompatible software, those files may produce noise or interrupted audio, or may not work with the speaker even if the devices meet the above conditions. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Connecting with a USB device Compatible USB devices USB devices compliant with USB Mass Storage Class USB ...
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... for reference. 1 Turn on . To avoid any sudden loud sound output from the speaker, turn down the volume of the speaker. When the indicator is double flashing After you pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device for each device. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH® devices Pairing is the process required to...
... for reference. 1 Turn on . To avoid any sudden loud sound output from the speaker, turn down the volume of the speaker. When the indicator is double flashing After you pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device for each device. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH® devices Pairing is the process required to...
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...supplied AC adaptor and AC power cord (mains lead). When the speaker of your computer is necessary to pair a device with the speaker to be connected wirelessly. When the indicator is the process required to mutually register the information on the speaker. 2 Check the (BLUETOOTH) indicator for reference. Perform the same...be able to (mute), sound does not output on . Supported operation systems Windows 10, Windows 8.1 Do the following before starting. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Connecting with a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Windows) Pairing is double flashing 24
...supplied AC adaptor and AC power cord (mains lead). When the speaker of your computer is necessary to pair a device with the speaker to be connected wirelessly. When the indicator is the process required to mutually register the information on the speaker. 2 Check the (BLUETOOTH) indicator for reference. Perform the same...be able to (mute), sound does not output on . Supported operation systems Windows 10, Windows 8.1 Do the following before starting. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Connecting with a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Windows) Pairing is double flashing 24
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... indicator is set to other devices. Perform the same procedures to pair to on: 1 Turn on the speaker. 2 Check the (BLUETOOTH) indicator for reference. When the speaker of your computer is double flashing 33 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Connecting with a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Mac) Pairing is the process required to mutually register the...
... indicator is set to other devices. Perform the same procedures to pair to on: 1 Turn on the speaker. 2 Check the (BLUETOOTH) indicator for reference. When the speaker of your computer is double flashing 33 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Connecting with a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Mac) Pairing is the process required to mutually register the...
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Skipping to the beginning of audio files on the speaker, you can use "Sony | Music Center" for playback. 38 On the USB device containing audio files, do not save files of a USB device The speaker supports the following audio file formats. MP3: file extension [.mp3] WMA: file ...3 times in progress, press the (play audio files on the USB device. The speaker is in a quick succession. 3 Press the -/+ (volume) button to adjust the volume. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Listening to music of different types or unnecessary folders. Pausing the playback While playback is ...
Skipping to the beginning of audio files on the speaker, you can use "Sony | Music Center" for playback. 38 On the USB device containing audio files, do not save files of a USB device The speaker supports the following audio file formats. MP3: file extension [.mp3] WMA: file ...3 times in progress, press the (play audio files on the USB device. The speaker is in a quick succession. 3 Press the -/+ (volume) button to adjust the volume. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Listening to music of different types or unnecessary folders. Pausing the playback While playback is ...
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... BLUETOOTH device. 4 Adjust the volume by the speaker via BLUETOOTH connection You can enjoy listening to enjoy high-quality audio contents wirelessly. When the BLUETOOTH connection is established, you press the -/+ (volume) buttons on the speaker or adjust the volume on the BLUETOOTH device. ... the cable. Refer also to avoid sudden loud sound output from any BLUETOOTH device. 2 Connect the speaker with the BLUETOOTH device. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection if it by pressing the -/+ (volume) buttons on the...
... BLUETOOTH device. 4 Adjust the volume by the speaker via BLUETOOTH connection You can enjoy listening to enjoy high-quality audio contents wirelessly. When the BLUETOOTH connection is established, you press the -/+ (volume) buttons on the speaker or adjust the volume on the BLUETOOTH device. ... the cable. Refer also to avoid sudden loud sound output from any BLUETOOTH device. 2 Connect the speaker with the BLUETOOTH device. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection if it by pressing the -/+ (volume) buttons on the...
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... in blue. When a BLUETOOTH connection is selected. 1 Connect the speaker to the "Priority on sound quality" mode, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes twice in blue. When using "Sony | Music Center" 1. Hint Speaker operations with the supplied AC adaptor and AC power cord (mains lead... voice guidance (BLUETOOTH connected) from AAC, LDAC, and SBC. Pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device, such as options for the playback quality of BLUETOOTH audio streaming. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec) The "Priority on sound...
... in blue. When a BLUETOOTH connection is selected. 1 Connect the speaker to the "Priority on sound quality" mode, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes twice in blue. When using "Sony | Music Center" 1. Hint Speaker operations with the supplied AC adaptor and AC power cord (mains lead... voice guidance (BLUETOOTH connected) from AAC, LDAC, and SBC. Pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device, such as options for the playback quality of BLUETOOTH audio streaming. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality (Codec) The "Priority on sound...
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... music with the BLUETOOTH device, perform any of the following operations to the operating instructions supplied with "Sony | Music Center" Auto Standby function 5-027-163-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 45 Turn off . Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) When you can do with the device. The BLUETOOTH connection between...
... music with the BLUETOOTH device, perform any of the following operations to the operating instructions supplied with "Sony | Music Center" Auto Standby function 5-027-163-11(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 45 Turn off . Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use) When you can do with the device. The BLUETOOTH connection between...
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... off the BLUETOOTH function on the desired BLUETOOTH device or the power to the device, you turn on the speaker. 2 Pair the speaker with the speaker is disconnected. Also, it may vary depending on the combination of keeping up to 2 BLUETOOTH devices at the...BLUETOOTH connection with BLUETOOTH devices such as smartphones or iPhone devices. Related Topic 46 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Switching the BLUETOOTH devices connected at the same time (Multi-deviceconnection) The speaker is capable of devices. When a BLUETOOTH connection is established, you cannot use the multi...
... off the BLUETOOTH function on the desired BLUETOOTH device or the power to the device, you turn on the speaker. 2 Pair the speaker with the speaker is disconnected. Also, it may vary depending on the combination of keeping up to 2 BLUETOOTH devices at the...BLUETOOTH connection with BLUETOOTH devices such as smartphones or iPhone devices. Related Topic 46 Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Switching the BLUETOOTH devices connected at the same time (Multi-deviceconnection) The speaker is capable of devices. When a BLUETOOTH connection is established, you cannot use the multi...
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... a portable audio device, turn down the volume of a portable audio device, etc. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Listening to music of the speaker and the device to avoid any sudden loud sound output from the device connected to the AUDIO IN jack. 2 Connect a device to the AUDIO IN ... be lower. For connection, use an audio cable with a stereo mini plug (no resistance)*1 at both ends. *1 If you do not hear music from the speaker. 1 When a USB device is connected to the PLAY/CHARGE port (USB1), disconnect the device. While a USB device is connected to the PLAY/CHARGE port (...
... a portable audio device, turn down the volume of a portable audio device, etc. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Listening to music of the speaker and the device to avoid any sudden loud sound output from the device connected to the AUDIO IN jack. 2 Connect a device to the AUDIO IN ... be lower. For connection, use an audio cable with a stereo mini plug (no resistance)*1 at both ends. *1 If you do not hear music from the speaker. 1 When a USB device is connected to the PLAY/CHARGE port (USB1), disconnect the device. While a USB device is connected to the PLAY/CHARGE port (...
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... by taking either of the following . Tap [Sound Effect] - [CUSTOM]. On "Sony | Music Center," tap [SRS-XG500] - [Settings] - [Sound]. 2. Setting the equalizer setting to suit your preference (CUSTOM) 1. Tap [Custom EQ], and then adjust the equalizer setting to your preference. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Enjoying switching the sound effects You can enjoy switching the sound...
... by taking either of the following . Tap [Sound Effect] - [CUSTOM]. On "Sony | Music Center," tap [SRS-XG500] - [Settings] - [Sound]. 2. Setting the equalizer setting to suit your preference (CUSTOM) 1. Tap [Custom EQ], and then adjust the equalizer setting to your preference. Help Guide Wireless Speaker SRS-XG500 Enjoying switching the sound effects You can enjoy switching the sound...