Bose 17817697354, 17817697361, 17817700351 Instruction manual

®

Bose

around-ear headphones II

for use with select iPod, iPhone, and iPad models

Owner’s Guide │ Brugervejledning │ Bedienungsanleitung │ Gebruikershandleiding

Guía del usuario │ Käyttöohje │ Notice d’utilisation │ Manuale di istruzioni

Kezelési útmutató │ Brukerveiledning │ Podręcznik użytkownika │ Bruksanvisning

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SoundTrue

®

Important Safety Instructions

Please read this owner’s guide carefully and save it for future reference.

WARNINGS:

• DON’T use the headphones at a high volume for any extended period.

- To avoid hearing damage, use your headphones at a comfortable, moderate
volume level.

- Turn the volume down on your device before placing the headphones on your
ears, then turn the volume up gradually until you reach a comfortable listening
level.

• DO focus on your safety and that of others if you use the headphones while engaging

in any activity requiring your attention, e.g., while riding a bicycle or walking in or near
traffic, a construction site or railroad, etc. Remove the headphones or adjust your
volume to ensure you can hear surrounding sounds, including alarms and warning
signals

DON’T use mobile phone adapters to connect headphones to airplane seat jacks, as

•
this could result in personal injury such as burns or property damage due to overheat­ing.

• DO remove headphones and disconnect immediately if you experience a warming
sensation or loss of audio.

DON’T submerge or expose for extended period to water, or wear while participating

•
in water sports, i.e. swimming, waterskiing, surfing, etc.

DON’T place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on or near the product.

•

• DO be sure the earcup ports are kept clear, and that no moisture is allowed to
get inside the earcup.

This product contains magnetic material. Please contact your physician if you
have any questions on whether this might affect the operation of your implant­able medical device.

This product conforms to all applicable EU directive requirements.
The complete declaration of conformity can be found at
www.Bose.com/compliance

This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste,
and should be delivered to an appropriate collection facility for recycling.
Proper disposal and recycling helps protect natural resources, human health
and the environment. For more information on disposal and recycling of this
product, contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where
you bought this product.

Limited Warranty

Your Bose® headphones are covered by a limited warranty. Details of the limited war­ranty are provided on the product registration card that is included in the carton. Please
refer to the card for instructions on how to register. Failure to register will not affect your
limited warranty rights.

The warranty information provided with this product does not apply in Australia and
New Zealand. See www.Bose.com.au/warranty or www.Bose.co.nz/warranty for details.

© 2015 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise used
without prior written permission.

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Important Safety Instructions

Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements

Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements

Lead

Part Name

PCBs X O O O O O

Metal parts X O O O O O

Plastic parts O O O O O O

Speakers X O O O O O

Cables X O O O O O
This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364.
O: Indicates that said hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is

below the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.
X: Indicates that said hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used
for this part is above the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.

(Pb)

Mercury

Date of manufacture: The first underlined digit in the serial number indicates the year
of manufacture; “5” is 2005 or 2015.

China Importer:

Bose Electronics (Shanghai) Company Limited, Part C, Plan 9, No. 353

North Riying Road, China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone

EU Importer: Bose GP, Castleblayney Road, Carrickmacross, Ireland
Taiwan Importer: Bose Taiwan Branch, Room 905, 9F, Worldwide House, 131 Min

Sheng East Rd, Section 3, Taipei, Taiwan, 105

Please complete and retain for your records:

The serial and model numbers can be found on the warranty card.

Serial number ________________________________________________________________________

Model number _______________________________________________________________________

Purchase date _______________________________________________________________________

We suggest you keep your receipt with this owner’s guide.

(Hg)

Cadmium

(Cd)

Hexavalent

(CR(VI))

Polybrominated

Biphenyl (PBB)

Polybrominated

diphenylether (PBDE)

iPad, iPhone, and iPod, are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
The trademark “iPhone” is used with a license from Aiphone K.K.

“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed
to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet
Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with
safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect
wireless performance.

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Contents

Welcome ............................................................................................................5

Components .....................................................................................................5

Wearing the headphones ...............................................................................6

Connecting to your device .............................................................................6

Using the headphones with your device .....................................................6

Headphone controls ................................................................................6

Basic functions .........................................................................................7

Media playback functions ....................................................................... 7

Folding earcups ............................................................................................... 8

Reattaching earcup cushions ....................................................................... 8

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 9

Cleaning the headphones ............................................................................. 9

Replacement parts and accessories ........................................................... 9

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Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the Bose® SoundTrue® around-ear headphones II for
select iPod, iPhone, and iPad models. These headphones were designed to give
you easy access and greater control of your device.

With Bose SoundTrue around-ear headphones II, you can immerse yourself in your
music and enjoy an around-ear fit that stays comfortable for hours.

Components

Adjustable
headband

Replaceable
earcup cushions

Remote and
microphone

3.5 mm
connector

2.5 mm
connector

Detachable
audio cable

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Using the headphones

Wearing the headphones

Put on the headphones using the markings which identify the left (L) and right (R)
earcups. Adjust the headband so it rests gently on top of your head and the earcup
cushions fit comfortably around your ears.

Connecting to your device

Attach the smaller (2.5 mm) connector securely to the left earcup. Attach the
larger (3.5 mm) connector securely to the standard headphones connector on your
device. You should hear or feel a click when you make these connections.

Using the headphones with your device

The headphones have a small in-line remote with an integrated microphone for
convenient control of select iPod, iPhone, and iPad models.

Note: Full controls may not be available for some devices or applications.

Headphone controls

1x

1x

2x

3x

Volume +

Answer/End

Volume -

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Using the headphones

Basic functions

Increase volume Press and release the + button.

Decrease volume Press and release the – button.

Answer a call When you receive an incoming call,

End a call Press and release the Answer/End

Decline an incoming call Press and hold the Answer/End button

Switch to an incoming or on-hold call

and put the current call on hold

Switch to an incoming or on-hold call

and end the current call

Use Voice Control Press and hold the Answer/End button.

press and release the Answer/End
button to answer.

button.

for about two seconds, then release.
While on a call, press and release the

Answer/End button once. Press and
release again to switch back to the first
call.

While on a call, press and hold the
Answer/End button for about two
seconds, then release.

See your device user’s guide for com­patibility and usage information about
this feature.

Media playback functions

Play or pause a song or video Press and release the Answer/End

button.

Skip forward Press and release the Answer/End

button twice quickly.

Fast forward Press and release the Answer/End

button twice quickly and hold the
second press.

Skip backward Press and release the Answer/End

button three times quickly.

Rewind Press and release the Answer/End

button three times quickly and hold the
third press.

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Using the headphones

Folding earcups

The headphones feature rotating earcups that fold flat for easy, convenient storage.
Caution: The earcups rotate in only one direction. Incorrectly rotating the earcups

Reattaching earcup cushions

The earcup cushions are held in place by a mounting flange which snaps under
eight small tabs located around the inside rim of each earcup. If an earcup cushion
becomes partially or completely detached, push the mounting flange of the earcup
cushion back into the earcup. Using your finger or thumb, press around the edge of
the mounting flange, making sure it snaps in place all the way around the earcup.

can damage the headphones.

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Using the headphones

Troubleshooting

If you experience any trouble using your headphones, try the following trouble­shooting instructions. If you still need help, contact Bose Customer Service.

Problem What to do

No audio or audio in one

earcup only

Distorted bass • Make sure both ear cushions are firmly

• Make sure both ends of the audio cable
are firmly connected.

• Try another audio device.

secured.

Misshaped cushion • The high-density earcup foam will regain

Microphone is not picking up sound • Make sure you are using a com patible

Device is not responding to remote
button presses

Device is not
responding to remote

its shape after a few minutes in a neutral
position.

device

• Make sure the audio cable is securely
connected to your device.

• Make sure the microphone is not being
blocked or covered.

The microphone is located on the back of
the Answer/End button. (You may notice
the small opening for the microphone.)

• Make sure the audio cable is securely
connected to your device.

• For multi-press functions: Vary speed of
presses.

• Full controls may not be available for
some devices or applications.

Cleaning the headphones

The headphones do not require scheduled cleaning. Should cleaning be necessary,
simply wipe the outside surfaces with a soft cloth. Be sure the earcup ports are
kept clear, and that no moisture is allowed to get inside the earcup.

Replacement parts and accessories

Accessories or replacement parts can be ordered through Bose Customer Service
at global.Bose.com

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