Bose 7380311310 Use & Care

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Owner’s Guide • Guía del propietario • Notice d’utilisation

Important Safety Instructions

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

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

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilat­eral triangle alerts the user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, as
marked on the system, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance instruc­tions in this owner’s guide.

WARNINGS:

• To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the
product to rain or moisture.

• Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do
not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on or near the
apparatus. As with any electronic products, use care not to spill
liquids into any part of the system. Liquids can cause a failure
and/or a fire hazard.

• Keep new and used batteries away from children. Do not ingest
battery, chemical burn hazard. The remote control supplied with
this product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/
button cell battery is swallowed it can cause severe internal
burns in just two hours and can lead to death. If the battery
compartment does not close securely, stop using the product
and keep it away from children. If you think the battery may have
been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek
immediate medical attention. The coin/button cell battery may
explode or cause a fire or chemical burn if incorrectly replaced
or mishandled. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212ºF
(100ºC), or incinerate. Replace only with an agency approved
(ex. UL) CR2032 or DL2032 3-volt lithium battery. Dispose of
used batteries promptly.

• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
on or near the apparatus.

• To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the line cord
plug to the wide slot of the AC (mains) receptacle. Insert fully.

• The Wave
SoundTouch

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SoundTouch™ music system (the system and

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pedestal combination, or the SoundTouch™
pedestal itself) is not to be used with the under-cabinet/wall
bracket available from Bose.

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.

Contains small parts which may be a choking hazard. Not
suitable for children under age 3.

Please dispose of used batteries properly, following local
regulations. Do not incinerate.

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.

CAUTIONS:

• Make no modifications to the system or accessories.
Unauthorized alterations may compromise safety, regulatory
compliance, and system performance.

• Long-term exposure to loud music may cause hearing dam­age. It’s best to avoid extreme volume when using headphones,
especially for extended periods.

• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radia­tion exposure from the internal laser component. The compact
disc player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except
properly qualified service personnel.

Notes:

• The product label is located on the bottom of the product.

• The product must be used indoors. It is neither designed nor
tested for use outdoors, in recreational vehicles, or on boats.

• Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the
disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.

Class 1 laser product

This CD player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
according to EN/IEC 60825. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label
is located on the bottom of the unit.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance

with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.

9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.

10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused

for long periods of time.

12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is

required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way:
such as power supply cord or plug is damaged; liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus; the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Regulatory Information

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica­tions. However, this is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter­mined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than the
one to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose
Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate this
e quipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause un­desired operation.

For the SoundTouch

installed and operated with a minimum distance of 8 in. (20 cm)
between this device and your body.

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pedestal: This equipment should be

CAN ICES-3(B)/ NMB-3(B)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This device complies with FCC and Industry Canada RF radiation

exposure limits set forth for general population. It must not be co­located or be operating in conjunction with any other antennas or
transmitters.

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

Product data loger

This system features a product data logger that is designed to help
Bose better understand product usage and performance over time.
The product data logger records certain technical data and usage
history, including but not limited to volume levels, on/off data, user
settings, source inputs, power output, and setup data. We may use
this data to provide you with better service and support on your
system and to improve product design in the future. Special equip­ment is required to read the data stored by the product data logger
and such data can only be retrieved by Bose if your system is re­turned to Bose for service or as returned merchandise. The product
data logger does not collect any personally identifiable information
about you and does not record title, genre or other information
about the media content you access while using your system.

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Regulatory Information

Please complete and retain for your records

Record the serial number of your new Wave® SoundTouch™ music system
in the space below. The serial and model numbers can be found on the
bottom panel.

Serial number: _____________________________________________

Model number: ____________________________________________

Purchase date: _____________________________________________

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

Date of manufacture

The four bolded digits in the serial number indicate the date of manufacture. The first digit
is the year of manufacture; “5” is 2005 or 2015. Digits 2-4 are the month and date; “001” is
January 1 and “365” is December 31.

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

App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Amazon, Kindle and Fire are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.
The Bluetooth

iHeartRadio is a registered trademark of iHeartMedia, Inc.
This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft.
This product incorporates Spotify software which is subject to 3rd party licenses found here:

www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses.
Spotify is a register

SoundTouch and the wireless note design are trademarks of Bose Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
The distinctive design of the Wave music system is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
© 2015 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission.

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word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Bose is under license.

ed trademark of Spotify AB.

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Contents

SoundTouch™

About your Wave® SoundTouch™ music system ............................... 5

System benefits ............................................................................... 5

Hardware features ........................................................................... 5

SoundTouch™ app ........................................................................... 5

e demonstration CD .................................................................... 5

e benefits of research ................................................................. 5

Setting Up the System

Unpacking the system ............................................................................ 6

Placing the system .................................................................................. 6

Connecting the system to the pedestal .............................................. 6

Connecting the system to power ......................................................... 7

Adding the system to your Wi-Fi

Download and install the SoundTouch™ app ............................. 7

Connect the system to your Wi-Fi

Setting the clock ...................................................................................... 7

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network ......................................... 7

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network............................... 7

Using the System

Using the remote control ...................................................................... 8

Touch pad .................................................................................................. 9

Reading the display ................................................................................. 9

Powering on or off the system .............................................................. 9

Standby mode .................................................................................. 9

Controlling the volume .......................................................................... 9

Setting the Sleep timer .......................................................................... 9

Using the

SoundTouch™ ................................................................................... 10

Bluetooth

Auxiliary source ............................................................................... 10

button ................................................................................ 10

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wireless technology ................................................... 10

Controlling the System using the App

Using the SoundTouch™ app ................................................................. 10

Getting help ...................................................................................... 10

Controlling the system from another

smartphone, tablet, or computer ................................................. 10

Setting and Using the Alarms

Alarm buttons and indicators ............................................................... 15

Using the Alarm buttons ............................................................... 15

Alarm status indicators .................................................................. 15

Using the alarms...................................................................................... 16

Turning an alarm on or off ............................................................. 16

Snoozing an alarm .......................................................................... 16

Connecting Other Equipment

System connections ............................................................................... 17

Using the AUX IN connector .................................................................. 18

Using headphones .................................................................................. 19

Using an external antenna .................................................................... 19

Personalizing the System

e setup menu ....................................................................................... 20

Advanced Features

Disabling Wi-Fi® capability ..................................................................... 21

Re-enabling Wi-Fi

Restarting the SoundTouch™ pedestal ............................................... 21

Resetting the SoundTouch™ pedestal ................................................. 21

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capability ................................................................ 21

Care and Maintenance

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 22

Replacing the remote control battery ................................................. 23

Cleaning ..................................................................................................... 23

Customer service ..................................................................................... 23

Limited warranty ..................................................................................... 23

Technical information ............................................................................. 23

Appendix: Setting up Using a Computer

Important setup information ................................................................ 24

Using a desktop computer for setup ........................................... 24

Setting up the system using a computer ........................................... 24

Personalizing your Presets

How Presets work .................................................................................... 11

What you need to know .................................................................. 11

Playing a Preset ....................................................................................... 11

Setting a Preset ....................................................................................... 11

Bluetooth

Pairing a Bluetooth® enabled device ................................................... 12

Connecting to a paired Bluetooth

Using the

Using the Bluetooth
Clearing the system’s Bluetooth

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enabled device .......................... 12

button ........................................................................ 12

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feature on the paired device .................. 12

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pairing list ..................................... 12

Listening to Other Sources

Listening to FM or AM radio................................................................... 13

Tuning to an AM/FM station ......................................................... 13

Storing AM/FM radio station Presets .......................................... 13

Improving FM reception ................................................................. 13

Playing audio CDs .................................................................................... 14

Playing MP3 CDs .............................................................................. 14

CD Play Modes .................................................................................. 15

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SoundTouch™

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About your Wave® SoundTouch™
music system

Your Wave® SoundTouch™ music system provides clear, room-filling
sound streamed wirelessly over your home Wi-Fi
SoundTouch

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, you can stream Internet radio, music services, and

your music library.
If you have Wi-Fi at home, you’re ready to enjoy your favorite music

in any room you want.

System benefits

• Lifelike, room-filling sound from a compact system that can play
all of your music.

• Access your favorite music easily with your personalized Presets.

• Wireless setup using your smartphone or tablet.

• Works with your existing home Wi-Fi network.

• Stream music from Bluetooth

• Free SoundTouch

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app for your computer, smartphone, or tablet.

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enabled devices.

• Simply add additional systems at any time for a multi-room
listening experience.

• Wide selection of Bose

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audio systems lets you choose the right

solution for any room.

Hardware features

• Six Presets on the remote control deliver your music with just
one touch.

• Display communicates system status and information.

• SoundTouch pedestal enables Wi-Fi access to your
home network.

• AUX connector enables playback from an audio device.

• Headphone connector for private listening.

• AM/FM tuner delivers precise radio reception.

• CD drive provides access to even more music.

• Remote control for point-and-click control from up to
20 feet away.

• Thumbs up/Thumbs down buttons on remote control for
customized listening.

• Ethernet connector enables wired access to your home network.

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network. With

e demonstration CD

We encourage you to listen to the
demonstration music CD included
in the carton. Simply insert the
demonstration disc and your

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Wave

SoundTouch™ music system

plays the CD automatically.

e benefits of research

Over fourteen years of research by Bose Corporation brings you
the benefits of award-winning proprietary acoustic waveguide
speaker technology. Using this technology, a tube efficiently
transfers energy from a small speaker to the outside air over a
wide range of low frequencies. And, long waveguides, folded into
intricate patterns, fit into products small enough to be placed
comfortably in your home. Your Wave
features dual tapered waveguide speaker technology, connecting
two speakers to two 26" tapered waveguides which combine to
produce unprecedented instrument timbre from a system this size.

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SoundTouch™ music system

Dual tapered
waveguides

SoundTouch™ app

• Set up and control the system from your smartphone, tablet,
or computer.

• Use the SoundTouch
favorite music.

• Explore Internet radio, music services and your music library.

• Manage system settings.

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app to easily personalize Presets to your

Setting Up the System

Unpacking the system

Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts
are included.

Wave® music system SoundTouch™ pedestal

Remote control
(battery installed)

May ship with multiple power cords. Use the power cord for
your region.

Note: If part of the system is damaged, do not use it. Contact your

authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service. Refer to
the quick start guide in the carton for contact information.

Save the carton and packing materials for transporting or storing
the system.

Demonstration CD

AC power cord(s)

USB cable
(computer setup only)

Connecting the system to the pedestal

The SoundTouch™ pedestal provides the network connection for
the Wave

1. Place the SoundTouch

2. Carefully set your Wave

Place rear feet
into recesses

3. Insert the SoundTouch™ pedestal’s cable into the Bose link

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music system.

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pedestal on a flat, stable surface.

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SoundTouch

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pedestal.

music system on top of the

• Place the rear feet of the Wave
recesses on top of the SoundTouch

• Make sure the Wave

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music system sits flat and the side

edges of both units are aligned.

connector.

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music system into the

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pedestal.

SoundTouch™
pedestal

Placing the system

• To enjoy maximum audio performance:
— Place the system across the room from where you will

be listening.

— Place the system within two feet of a wall, and avoid placing

directly in a corner.

• Place the system on a flat, stable surface.

CAUTIONS:

• Do not place the system on a metal surface. It could interfere

with AM reception.

• Do not place the system on a heat-sensitive surface. Like all

electrical equipment, it generates some heat.

• Do not use the system in a damp location or any other place

where moisture can get inside.

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Setting up the System

Connecting the system to power

Before you set up the system on your network, connect the system
to power.

1. Insert the small end of the AC power cord into the AC Power

connector.

2. Plug the power cord into an AC (mains) power outlet.

Adding the system to your Wi-Fi® network

After you connect the system to power, you must download
and install the SoundTouch
that is connected to your network. The app guides you through
connecting the system to your network.

Note: If you do not have a smartphone or tablet, you can use a

computer for setup. See page 25.

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app onto a smartphone or tablet

Connect the system to your Wi-Fi® network

After you install the app, add the system to your network:

1. On your smartphone or tablet, select

to launch the app.

The app guides you through connecting the system to your
Wi-Fi network.

2. Follow the instructions in the app to complete setup,

including creating a SoundTouch

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account, adding a music

library and music services.
Note: To use Bluetooth

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technology, you must complete
setup. To connect your Bluetooth enabled devices,
see page 13.

Setting the clock

1. Press and hold either Time – or Time + for about one second.

To add a system to an existing SoundTouch™ account

If you have already set up SoundTouch™ for another system, you do
not need to download the SoundTouch

1. On your smartphone or tablet, select the SoundTouch

to launch the app.

2. Select EXPLORE > SETTINGS > Systems > ADD SYSTEM to

add another system.
The app guides you through setup.

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app again.

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Download and install the SoundTouch™ app

If this is your first time setting up a SoundTouch™ system, you must
install the app. On your smartphone or tablet, download the

SoundTouch

• iOS users: download from the App Store

• Android

• Amazon Kindle Fire users: download from Amazon App store for
Android

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controller app.

Bose SoundTouchTM controller app

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users: download on the Google Play™ store

Initially, HOLD TO SET appears on the display and then
quickly changes to – CLOCK SET – as the button is
depressed.

2. Release the selected Time button.

3. Press Time – to adjust the displayed time backward or press
Time + to adjust the displayed time forward until it matches

the current time. You can also press and hold for rapid
adjustment.

4. Wait five seconds for the system to exit the clock setup mode.

Notes:

• To change the clock display from 12-hour (AM/PM)

time to 24-hour time, see “The setup menu” on page 21.

• If the system loses power due to a power outage or if you unplug

the system, all system settings are permanently retained. How­ever, the clock time is temporarily stored in backup memory for
up to 48 hours.

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Using the remote control

Use the remote control to operate the system. Aim the remote
at the display and press the buttons. The remote normally works
within 20 feet of the display.

Note: Press-and-hold operations require holding the button down

for about two seconds.

Radio

Toggles between radio on

and FM/AM selection

Playback controls

Using the System

Sleep Buzzer

Snooze alarms, set system shut off timer,
and select Buzzer alarm

Toggles between SoundTouch™,

Bluetooth® and audio from a source

connected to the AUX IN connector

Thumbs up/Thumbs down and Time - +

Press to like/dislike the currently playing selection (for use with
participating music services) or set clock and alarm times

Play Mode

Select shuffle and repeat options for CDs

(page 16)

Alarm Setup - Menu

Alarm settings (page 16) and
setup menu (page 21)

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Using the System

Touch pad

The system has a touch-sensitive control pad on the front, center
area of the top panel.

Momentarily placing your hand on the touch pad can turn the
system on or off, snooze a sounding alarm, and reset it for the next
day (page 16).

Note: Pressing

on the system to the selected source.

, , or on the remote control turns

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Powering on or off the system

• Press on the remote control

or

• Touch the touch pad.

The last source you were listening to is active.

Alternatively:

Press any source button
to activate that source.

Note: Selecting AUX does not turn on a device connected to AUX

IN (such as your media player). Be sure to turn the device
on first.

Standby mode

After 24 hours of no button presses, the system switches to
standby (off). If the 18-minute system standby timer (page 21) is
enabled, the system automatically switches to standby if no audio
is played and no buttons are pressed for 18 minutes.

If the system is connected to your network when switching to
standby, the connection is maintained while in standby.

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Reading the display

Source indicators: CD, FM, AM, or AUX

Play mode

Source or system-related information

Clock

Alarm status

Controlling the volume

Press and hold or to adjust the volume level.
VOLUME - 0 (silent) to 99 (loud) appears on the display to

indicate the level.

Press to mute the system.
Press again, or press

While muted, you can press
unmuting the system.

When the system is off, the volume can only be adjusted between
10 and 75.

to unmute.

to lower the volume before

Setting the Sleep timer

Press SLEEP to set the system to shut off automatically after
a selected period of time.

• After pressing SLEEP, SLEEP - 30 MIN (or your last setting)

appears on the display and the sleep timer begins counting
down. If the system is off, press SLEEP to turn it on and
immediately set the sleep time. The last source selected starts
playing as the sleep timer counts down.

• While the SLEEP setting is displayed, press SLEEP again to

set the sleep timer to 10-90 minutes (in 10-minute increments)
or OFF.

Note: If more than 10 seconds elapses between button presses,

the system automatically exits the sleep timer setup mode.

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• To review the remaining sleep time, press SLEEP.

• To cancel the sleep timer, press and release SLEEP until

SLEEP - OFF appears on the display.

Using the button

This multifunction button enables you to play more music on
the system.

• Access the SoundTouch

• Stream music from a connected Bluetooth

• Connect an audio device to the AUX IN connector
Press

to toggle between SoundTouch™ ( ), Bluetooth ( ),

and auxiliary (

SoundTouch™

Using the remote control, you can control a subset of
SoundTouch
and Presets. For full control of SoundTouch
Internet radio, music services, and your music library, see “Using
the SoundTouch

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features on the system such as playback controls

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app”.

Bluetooth® wireless technology

The system has Bluetooth wireless technology which lets you
stream music from Bluetooth enabled devices to the system. The
system stores eight previously connected devices in its pairing list.
See page 13.

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source on the system

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enabled device

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, including access to

Controlling the System using the App

Using the SoundTouch™ app

The SoundTouch™ app is a software application that enables you to
set up and control SoundTouch
computer. Using the app, your smart device acts as a rich remote
for the SoundTouch

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source.

The app enables you to manage your SoundTouch
music services, explore local and global Internet radio stations,
set and change Presets, stream music to the system, view what is
playing, plus much more.

After you set up the system on your network using the
SoundTouch

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app, you are ready to explore streaming music

and personalize your Presets.

Getting help

SoundTouch.com

Provides access to the owner support center, which includes:
owner’s manuals, articles, tips, tutorials, a video library, and the
owner community where you post questions and answers.

1. Open a browser.

2. In the address field, type SoundTouch.com
If you need more information on using the system, use Help Tips or

In app help.

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from your smartphone, tablet, or

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settings, add

Auxiliary source

The auxiliary source lets you play music from an audio device
connected to the system’s AUX IN connector. You need a stereo
cable with a 3.5 mm stereo cable plug (not provided).
See page 19.

In-app help

Provides help articles for using SoundTouch™.

1. On your device, select

to open the app.

2. From the EXPLORE panel, select HELP.

Controlling the system from another
smartphone, tablet, or computer

Once you set up the SoundTouch™ system on your home Wi-Fi®
network, you can control the system from any smartphone, tablet,
or computer on the same network.

1. Connect the device to the same network as the system.

2. On the device, download and install the SoundTouch

• If you are using a smartphone or tablet, see page 8.

• If you are using a computer, open a browser and go to:

SoundTouch.com/app

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app:

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Personalizing your Presets

How Presets work

You can personalize six Presets to your favorite streaming music
services; Internet radio stations; and playlists, artists, albums or
songs from your music library. You can access your music, at any
time, with a simple touch of a button on the remote control.

Tip: You can also access your Presets using the SoundTouch

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app on your computer, smartphone, or tablet.

What you need to know

• You can set Presets from the app and the system remote control.

• If the Preset source is your iTunes or Windows Media Player
music library, ensure the computer storing your music library
is on and connected to the same network as the system.

• You cannot set Presets to a Bluetooth
connected to the AUX IN connector.

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stream or audio device

Playing a Preset

Once you personalize your Presets using the app, press on
the remote.

SOUNDTOUCH appears on the display until content being
streamed through the SoundTouch

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pedestal is available.

Setting a Preset

1. Stream music to the system using the app.

2. While the music is playing, press and hold a

Preset on the remote (about 2 seconds). The
system emits a tone when the Preset is set.

Note: For information on using the SoundTouch

change your Presets, refer to the in-app help.

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app to set and

Note: When you turn on the system for the first time and select

SoundTouch

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, content is not available for several

seconds. After that, it is much faster.

When content is available, the system plays the last SoundTouch

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item selected unless you press a Preset button on the remote.

To skip forward or back through tracks, press Seek/Track forward

or backward .

Note: Some Internet music services do not support skip

commands.

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Bluetooth

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Pairing a Bluetooth® enabled device

Bluetooth® wireless technology enables you to stream music

from Bluetooth enabled smartphones, tablets, computers or other
audio devices to your SoundTouch
music from Bluetooth enabled devices that are not part of your
SoundTouch

Before you can stream music from a Bluetooth enabled device, you
must pair the device with the system.

1. On the system’s remote control, press and release

Bluetooth pairing message appears on the display.

Note: Each time you press , the system toggles between

Tip: You can also press and hold

Make sure you see a Bluetooth message on the display before
you pair your device.

2. On your Bluetooth enabled device, turn on the Bluetooth

feature.
Tip: The Bluetooth feature is usually found in Settings. A gear

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ecosystem, such as a guest’s smartphone or tablet.

SoundTouch
auxiliary (

a device.

icon (

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( ), Bluetooth ( ) and

) sources.

) often represents Settings on the Home screen.

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system. You can even stream

until a

for one second to pair

Connecting to a paired Bluetooth®
enabled device

You can stream audio from a Bluetooth® enabled device to
the system.

If there are multiple devices stored in the system’s pairing list, it
may take a minute or two for the paired device to connect. The
system’s display indicates connection status.

Using the button

1. On the system’s remote control, press and release ,

until a Bluetooth connecting message appears on
the display.

The system connects to the last device that streamed to your
system.

2. On the device, play music.
Tip: If a paired device is connected, you do not need to

press

If you cannot stream audio from a paired device

Your SoundTouch™ system may have lost connection to the device.
Check the system’s display. If the paired device is out of range of
the system, move the device within range.

Using the Bluetooth® feature on the
paired device

1. On the Bluetooth enabled device, turn on the Bluetooth

feature.

2. Select Bose Wave ST from the device list.

3. Once connected, on the Bluetooth enabled device, play music

to stream to the system.

.

3. Select Bose Wave ST from the device list.
Once paired, Bose Wave ST appears connected in the device

list, and the system emits a tone.

4. On the Bluetooth enabled device, play music to stream to
the system.

If you cannot pair your device

You may need to clear the system’s Bluetooth pairing list (see).
After you clear the list, try pairing again (see “Pairing a Bluetooth
enabled device”).

See “Troubleshooting” on page 23 for more information.

Clearing the system’s Bluetooth®
pairing list

When you pair a Bluetooth enabled device to the system, the
connection is stored in the system’s pairing list. You may need to
clear the pairing list if you cannot connect to a device. Once you
clear the list, you need to pair previously-paired devices again.

On the button pad or remote control, press and hold
(about 10 seconds).

A message similar to Pairing list cleared appears on the display.

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The system is ready to pair to a device.

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Listening to Other Sources

Listening to FM or AM radio

Press RADIO to turn it on to the station last selected.
Press RADIO as necessary to select FM or AM radio.

When you select FM radio, Radio Data System (RDS) information
for the current station appears. This is controlled by the RADIO
TEXT setting in the setup menu. To disable RDS and view only the
station frequency, change the RADIO TEXT setting to OFF. See
“The setup menu” on page 21.

Tuning to an AM/FM station

When you press RADIO, Seek/Track, or Tune/MP3 to tune to a
radio station, the frequency appears in the center of the display
while you are tuning.

Station frequency
while tuning

• Press Seek/Track to find a lower-frequency
station with a strong signal.

• Press Seek/Track
station with a strong signal.

• Press Tune/MP3 < to manually tune to a lower
frequency.

• Press Tune/MP3 > to manually tune to a higher
frequency.

• Press and hold Tune/MP3 < to rapidly lower
the frequency.

• Press and hold Tune/MP3 > to rapidly increase
the frequency.

Note: If AM reception is weak, rotate the system clockwise or

counterclockwise to improve AM reception. If FM reception
is weak, make sure the power cord is straightened as much
as possible. To improve FM reception, you can install an
external FM antenna. See “Connecting Other Equipment”
on page 18.

to find a higher-frequency

Storing AM/FM radio station Presets

You can store up to six FM and six AM radio stations
for quick recall using the Presets buttons. Storing a
Preset replaces any station previously stored to that
Preset number.

1. Tune to the station you want to save as a Preset.

2. Press and hold a Preset button until you hear a double tone

and the Preset number and station frequency appear on the
display.

3. Press a Preset button quickly to tune to a previously stored FM

or AM station.

Improving FM reception

Unwind and straighten the power cord to ensure the best FM radio
reception. The power cord is used as an antenna.

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Listening to Other Sources

Playing audio CDs

Insert the disc, label side up, into the CD slot below the display.
The disc player pulls the disc in and begins playing.

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Press if the CD source is not selected.

When an audio CD is playing, CD source information appears:

Selected source

Play
mode

Track number Elapsed track

• Press Play/Pause to pause a playing CD.

The elapsed time flashes while paused. Press
Play/Pause again to resume play.

• Press to skip to the beginning of the current
track; Press
of the previous track.

• Press

• Press and hold Tune/MP3 < to scan backward
quickly through a track; Press Tune/MP3 > to
scan forward quickly through a track.

Clock time

time

again to skip to the beginning

to skip to the next track.

Playing MP3 CDs

The system can play MP3 music files recorded on CD-R and
CD-RW discs.

You can easily navigate through your music files using the
Tune/MP3 and Seek/Track remote control buttons.

• Press Tune/MP3 < to skip to the previous

folder.

• Press Tune/MP3 > to skip to the next folder.

• Press to skip to the beginning of the

current track.

• Press

previous track.

• Press

When navigating an MP3 CD, folder number and track number are
displayed:

Selected source Clock time

Note: The Root level appears as folder number 00.

Once the track begins playing, artist name, song title, and elapsed
track time appears on display:

Selected source Clock time

again to skip to the beginning of the

to skip to the next track.

Track numberFolder number

• Press Stop/Eject to stop a CD. Press Stop/
Eject again to eject a CD. If a CD is playing,
press-and-hold Stop/Eject to stop a CD and
eject it.

Notes:

• When you play a stopped CD it always resumes from the place it
was stopped.

• If you eject a CD but do not remove it from the CD player slot
within 10 seconds, the CD player pulls the CD back into the
player and reloads it.

CAUTION: DO NOT INSERT mini CDs or non-circular CDs into

the disc player. These discs may not play properly and
could interfere with the system’s ability to eject them.

Artist name and
song title

Elapsed track
time

Notes:

• The system displays artist name and song title information when
available on music file CDs.

• The audio quality of MP3 CDs is dependent on factors such as
the encoded bit rate, the sampling rate, and the type of encoder
used. The system supports MP3 CDs encoded at bit rates of
64kbps or higher, and sampling rates of 32kHz or higher. It is
recommended that a bit rate of at least 128kbps and a sampling
rate of 44.1kHz or better be used.

• Playback quality of recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs is depen­dent on the CD recording process and software used to record
the disc. An improperly recorded audio CD may cause the sys­tem to exhibit unexpected behavior.

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Setting and Using the Alarms

CD Play Modes

While a CD is playing, you can change the way it is played.
Press Play Mode repeatedly until the play mode you want
appears:

Mode CD MP3

NORMAL PLAY

SHUFFLE DISC

SHUFFLE RPT

REPEAT DISC

REPEAT TRACK

SHUFFLE FLDR

SHUF RPT FDR

SHUFF RPT CD

REPEAT FOLDR

 

 



 

 









Description

Plays tracks once in sequential
order.

Plays all tracks once in random
order.

Repeats all tracks in a random
order that changes each time the
disc is repeated.

Repeats the disc from the begin­ning after the last track is played.

Repeats the selected track con­tinuously.

Plays all tracks in the selected
folder in
random order (MP3 only).

Repeats all tracks in the
selected folder in random order
(MP3 only) that changes each time
the folder is repeated.

Repeats all tracks on a disc in a
random order that changes each
time the disc is repeated.

Repeats all tracks in a folder in
order (MP3 only).

Note: The play mode returns to NORMAL PLAY whenever a CD

is inserted.

Alarm buttons and indicators

The system has two independent alarms, Alarm 1 and Alarm 2.
Each alarm can be set for:

• Time

• Wake-up source: buzzer, radio, CD or SoundTouch

• Volume

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Using the Alarm buttons

Using the Alarm buttons on the bottom of the remote you can
setup and operate each alarm:

Press to turn
Alarm 1 on or off.

1. Press to activate the Alarm Setup

mode and view Alarm 1 settings.

2. Press again to view Alarm 2 settings.

3. Press again to exit the Alarm Setup

mode.
Press to turn
Alarm 2 on or off.

Alarm status indicators

The upper right-hand corner of the display shows the alarm status
indicators if the alarm is set.

Example with Alarm 1 and 2 set:

Alarm 1 time

Alarm 1

Alarm 2

Alarm 2 time

AM
PM

AM

PM

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Setting and Using the Alarms

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Setting the alarms

You can choose the settings for each alarm by activating the Alarm
Setup mode and displaying the settings for the alarm you want to
change.

1.

2. Using the Time buttons, set the alarm time.

3. Select your wake-up source:

Press Alarm Setup.

The alarm number and time start flashing (A) and after a
moment, the current Alarm 1 settings are displayed (B).

A

B

Using the alarms

Turning an alarm on or off

Press or to turn the selected alarm on or off.
When an alarm is turned on, the alarm number and time appear in

the upper right corner of the display.

Alarm number
and time

Snoozing an alarm

Touch the touch pad,

SNOOZE appears for the duration of the selected snooze time and
then the alarm sounds again.

or press .

• BUZZER

• Press

• Press

• Press

Note: When using SoundTouch

Preset as a wake-up source.

4.

5. Press

6. Press

Press Volume up or down to set the volume level of the
selected wake-up source.

Repeat Steps 2-4 to set up Alarm 2.

The alarm you set is turned on and the alarm time appears on
the display:

is the factory alarm setting.

to choose a radio station.

to choose a track.

to choose a SoundTouch™ Preset.

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, you can only select a

to enter the Alarm 2 setup mode.

again to exit the Alarm Setup mode.

Alarm number and
time

The snooze time is set at the factory to 10 minutes. To change the
snooze time to 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60 minutes, see “The setup menu”
on page 21.

Stop and reset a sounding alarm

Press .

Reset a snoozed alarm for the next day

After snoozing the alarm, place your hand on the touch pad again
and hold it there for at least 2 seconds, or press

.

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Connecting Other Equipment

System connections

The connector panel provides connections for external equipment.

4

3

2

1

9

10

8

11

6

7

5

ANTENNA

1

3.5 mm FM antenna (75 ohm) connector (page 20).

BoseLink

2

Input connector for the SoundTouch™ pedestal.

AUX IN

3

3.5 mm stereo input connector for external sources (page 19).

HEADPHONES

4

A 3.5 mm stereo headphone connector (page 20).

Control button

5

Disables the Wi-Fi® capability (page 22), initiates setup mode, or restarts the SoundTouch™ pedestal (page 22).

Wi-Fi® indicator:

6

• Blinking white – Connecting to Wi-Fi network

• Solid white (dim) – System off and connected to Wi-Fi network

• Solid white (bright) – System on and connected to Wi-Fi network

• Blinking amber – Disconnected from Wi-Fi network

• Solid amber – System is in setup mode

• Off – Wi-Fi networking disabled or system is connected to Ethernet

Ethernet connector

7

Used for a wired network connection.

SETUP A

8

USB Micro-B connector for network setup using a computer.

9

SETUP B*

USB Standard A connector reserved for future use.

SERVICE

10

Used for special service functions. Not for customer use.

SoundTouch™ pedestal Bose link cable

11

Plugs into the Bose link connector. It provides power and control signals to the SoundTouch™ pedestal.

*

The USB connectors are not designed to charge smartphones, tablets, or similar devices.

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Connecting Other Equipment

Using the AUX IN connector

When using a TV, DVD player, computer, video game or other audio
source, you can enhance your listening experience by playing the
audio device through the system.

Connecting an audio device to the system requires one of the
following cables:

3.5 mm audio cable

3.5 mm to stereo RCA cable

To obtain the correct cable, contact Bose customer service or visit
a local electronics store. Refer to the quick start guide in the carton
for contact information.

Using a cable to connect an audio device

1. Using a cable, connect your audio device to the AUX IN

connector on the system’s connector panel.

2. Press on the remote control.

The last source you were listening to is active.

3. Press and release

4. Start playing music on the audio device.

5. Press and hold

Note: If the volume level of the system cannot be adjusted

high enough, increase the volume level of the connected
audio device.

until appears on the display.

or to adjust the volume.

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Connecting Other Equipment

Using headphones

For private listening, plug the headphones into the headphone
connector on the connector panel of the system.

CAUTION: Long-term exposure to loud music may cause
hearing damage. It is best to avoid extreme volume when using
headphones, especially for extended periods.

Note: The system speakers are muted when you plug in your

headphones and unmuted when you disconnect the head­phones. Because headphone volume levels may vary from
speaker volume levels, lower the volume of the system
before connecting or disconnecting headphones.

Note: If an alarm sounds while using headphones, it sounds

through the system speakers.

Using an external antenna

The system’s power cord is used as an antenna for FM radio. If,
after adjusting the position of the power cord, you still experience
poor reception, you may need to install an external antenna. An
external dipole antenna can be ordered through Bose Customer
Service. Refer to the quick start guide in the carton for contact
information.

1. Insert the 3.5 mm plug of the FM antenna into the
FM ANTENNA connector.

2. Extend the ends of the antenna as far from the unit and

other external equipment as possible to establish optimum
reception.

FM antenna
connector

Controlling the headphones’ volume

Press and hold or to adjust the volume of your
headphones.

Note: Many FM radio stations transmit a vertically polarized signal

as well as, or instead of, a horizontally polarized signal. If
the horizontal antenna orientation does not provide good
reception, try hanging the antenna in a vertical orientation.

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e setup menu

Use the setup menu to customize the operation of the system.

Personalizing the System

System Setting Menu Item

Snooze Duration

Radio Data System (RDS)
Information

Continuous Play
Bass Level

Clock Time Format

Display High Brightness Level

Display Low Brightness Level

Room Code
(Not applicable when using

the SoundTouch

Capacitive touch control
18-minute system standby

timer
Factory reset

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pedestal.)

SNOOZE- 10 MIN 10 MIN, 20 MIN, 30

RADIO TEXT- ON ON, OFF

CONT PLAY- NO NO, AUX, FM, AM
BASS- NORMAL NORMAL,

TIME- 12 HOUR 12-HOUR,

BRIGHT HI- 10 8-15

BRIGHT LO- 4 1-8

ROOM- B _ _ _ – B _ _ _ –, C _ _ – _,

TOUCH PAD- ON ON, OFF
AUTO OFF- YES YES, NO

RESET ALL- NO NO, YES

Factory
Setting Choices Description

MIN, 40 MIN, 50
MIN, 60 MIN

REDUCED

24-HOUR

D _ _ – –, E _ – _ _, F
_ – _ –, G _ – – _, H _
– – –, I – _ _ _, J – _
_ –, K – _ – _, L – _ –
–, M – – _ _, N – – _
–, O – – – _

Determines the snooze time duration.

Enables (ON) or disables (OFF) the system to display RDS
information.

Determines which source plays after a CD ends.
Adjusts the bass level.

Sets the clock display for 12-hour (AM/PM) or 24-hour time.

Sets the display brightness level when the unit detects high
ambient light conditions.

Sets the display brightness level when the unit detects low
ambient light conditions.

Sets the room code for the Wave® SoundTouch™ music
system when it is connected to a Bose link network.
The dashes following the room letter indicate how the
microswitches should be set on a Lifestyle® remote control.

Enables (ON) or disables (OFF) the touch pad.
Enables (YES) or disables (NO) the 18-minute system standby

timer. See”Powering on or off the system” on page 10.
Restores the system to factory settings.

To change a system setting

1. Press and hold until -SETUP MENU- appears.

2. Press

3. Press

4. Press

until the item you want to change appears.

to change the value or selection.

to exit the setup menu or wait 10 seconds for the setup menu to close.

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Advanced Features

Disabling Wi-Fi® capability

Disabling Wi-Fi® also disables the Bluetooth® feature.

1. Press and hold the pedestal’s Control button (8-10 seconds).

2. When the Wi-Fi indicator turns off, release the Control button.

Re-enabling Wi-Fi® capability

Power on the system using the remote control.

Restarting the SoundTouch™ pedestal

On the back of the SoundTouch™ pedestal, press and hold the
Control button for more than 10 seconds and then release it. After
several seconds the pedestal should turn on again and reconnect
with your network.

Note: Restarting does not affect your SoundTouch

your saved network credentials.

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Presets or

Resetting the SoundTouch™ pedestal

Reset the SoundTouch™ pedestal to clear all SoundTouch™ source
information and network credentials from the system and return it
to original factory settings.

Note: This reset function erases your SoundTouch

saved network credentials. It does not affect your FM and
AM Presets.

1. Ensure that the SoundTouch
the Bose link connector.

2. Disconnect the system from power.

3. Press and hold the Control button on the back of the

SoundTouch

4. While pressing and holding the Control button,
reconnect power.

5. Hold the Control button for five seconds and then release it.
The system restarts.

6. Launch the SoundTouch
network (see page 8).

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pedestal.

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pedestal’s cable is inserted into

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app and add the system to your

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Presets and

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Troubleshooting

Problem What to do

System does not
function

Cannot
complete
network setup

Cannot
connect to network

No sound • Increase the volume.

Cannot play

Bluetooth

®

audio

Poor sound quality • If listening to an external AUX source, use a stereo cable and make sure it is fully inserted.

Remote control is
inconsistent or does
not work

AM reception is
weak

FM reception is
weak

CD does not play

• Connect the system to AC (mains) power.

• Unplug the power cord from the AC wall outlet for 10 seconds and then reconnect it; this resets the system.

• Tap the touch pad on the top of the system to turn it on (page 10).

• Connect the system to AC (mains) power.

• Plug the SoundTouch

™

pedestal into the Bose link connector and power on the system.

• Select correct network name and enter password.

• Connect the device and SoundTouch™ system to the same Wi-Fi® network.

• Place the system within range of the router.

• Enable Wi-Fi on the device (mobile or computer) you are using for setup.

• Select correct network name and enter password.

• If network name does not appear or is hidden, select Manually Connect to Another Network on

the CONNECT TO HOME WI-FI NETWORK screen.

• Close other open applications.

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• If using a computer for setup, check firewall settings to ensure that the SoundTouch

app and SoundTouch™ Music Server are

allowed programs.

• Test your Internet connection by loading SoundTouch.com

• Restart your mobile device, or computer, and router.

• Uninstall the app, reset the system, and restart setup.

• If your network information has changed or to connect your system to another network, refer to the in-app help.

• Connect to the network using an Ethernet cable.

• Press Mute

.

• Eject and reload the CD.

• Press to listen to SoundTouch™.

• Make sure the SoundTouch

™

pedestal is connected to your Wi-Fi network.

• Press to listen to an external source connected to the AUX IN connector.

• Turn on the external source and increase the volume.

• Disconnect headphones from the system (connecting headphones mutes the speakers).

• Move system away from possible interference (microwaves, cordless phones, etc.).

• Stop other audio or video streaming applications.

• Move your mobile device closer to the speaker and away from any interference or obstructions.

• Move system or audio device closer to wireless router or access point.
Cannot connect to Bluetooth enabled device:

On the system:

• Pair a device (page 13).

• Clear the system’s pairing list in the app.

• Try pairing a different device.
On your mobile device:

• Disable and re-enable the Bluetooth feature.

• Remove the speaker from the Bluetooth menu. Pair again.

• Refer to your Bluetooth enabled device’s documentation.

• If the bass is too heavy or low, adjust the bass level of the system using the setup menu (see page 21).

• Operate the remote control closer to the system.

• Check that the remote control battery is installed with positive (+) polarity facing up.

• Replace the remote control battery.

• Check for interference from fluorescent room lighting, sunlight, or dust or dirt on lens.

• Place the system in a different location.

• Turn the system slightly one way and then the other to change the direction of the internal AM antenna.

• Move the system farther from a TV, refrigerator, halogen lamps, dimmer switches, or other electronic equipment that generates
electrical noise.

• If neither suggestion works, you may be in an area of weak AM signal coverage.

• Extend the power cord as much as possible. The power cord acts as an FM antenna (page 14).

• Select the CD source or press

. The CD icon appears on the display.

• Load the CD label-side up.

• Check that the disc surface is clean. If not, try cleaning it.

• Try another disc.

Care and Maintenance

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