Bose Solo TV Sound Operating Manual

Solo

TV Sound SySTem

Operating Guide | Guía de usuario | Notice d’utilisation

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read this guide

Please take the time to follow the instructions in this owner’s guide carefully. It will help you set up an d operate your system
properly and enjoy its advanced features. Please save this guide for future reference.

All Bose products must be used in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of
uninsulated, dangerous voltage within t he system enclosure that may be of su fficient magn itude to con stitute a risk
of electric 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.

WARNING: This product contains magnets which can be harmful to pacemaker wearers.

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

WARNING:

• Never place the equipment in an unstable locati on. The equipment ma y fall, c ausing serious person al in jury
or death. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as:

• Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the equipment.

• Only using furniture that can safely support the equipment.

• Ensuring the equipment is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture.

• Not placing the equipment on tall furniture (for example, cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring both
the furniture and the equipment to a suitable support.

• Not standing the equipment on cloth or other materials placed between the equipment and supporting
furniture.

• Educating children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the equipment or its controls.

• If you doubt your ability to safely mount your television or set up this product, con tact a professional installer
for help.

WARNING: Allowing children to push, pu ll, or climb on a television connected to this equipment may cause
it to tip over, possibly resulting in personal injury or d eath. For added saf ety and stabilit y, be su re to se cure the
television using a suitable anti-tip device.

Please complete and retain for your records:

The serial and model number can be found on the bottom panel.
Serial number _________________________________________
Model number ________________________________________
Purchase date ________________________________________
We suggest you keep your receipt with this owner’s guide.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

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

Th

is product conforms to all applicable EU Directive requirements. The complete Declaration of Conformity can be

found at www.Bose.com/compliance.

Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements

WARNING:

• 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.

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

WARNING:

• Keep the remote control battery away from children. It may cause a fire or chemical burn if mishandled.

Do not recharge, disassemble, heat a bove 100ºC (212ºF), or incinera te. Dispose of us ed batteries promptly.
Replace only with a battery of the correct type and model number.

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with an agenc y-approved (e.g. UL)

CR2032 or DL3032 3-volt lithium battery.

CAUTION: Make no modifications to the system or accessories. Unauthori zed alterations may
compromise safety, regulatory compliance, and system performance, and may void the warranty.

Note:

• Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect devi ce, such disconnect device shall

remain readily operable.

• The product must be used indoors. It is neithe r de signed nor t est edfor use outdoors, in recreation vehicles,

or on boats.

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

Part Name

Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements

Lead (Pb) Mercury (Hg) Cadmium (Cd) Hexavalent (CR(VI)) Polybrominated Biphenyl (PBB) Polybrominated diphenylether (PBDE)

PCBs X0 0 0 0 0
Metal parts X0 0 0 0 0
Plastic parts 00 0 0 0 0
Speakers X0 0 0 0 0
Cables X0 0 0 0 0

0: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogene ous m ate ria l s for thi s par t is below th e limit re quirement in SJ/T 11363-2006.
X: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this part is above the limit requirement

in SJ/T 11363-2006.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Important Safety Instructions

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 personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in a 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.

FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim its 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 rad io frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructio ns, may cause harmful interference to radio communicatio ns. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installati on. 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 Corpor ation could void the user’s authority to operate this

equipment.
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D
symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

©2012 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or
otherwise used without prior written permission.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 6

Thank you… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

SYSTEM SETUP 7

System placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

TV size limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Placement guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Setting up the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Turning the system on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

OPERATION 12

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Power indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 13

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Replacing the remote battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15