Bose SOUNDDOCKTM DIGITAL MUSIC SYSTEM User Manual

SOUNDDOCK

DIGITAL MUSIC SYSTEM

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Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION

Safety Information

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
WARNING: The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects filled with liquids, such as

vases, shall not be placed on the apparatus. As with any electronic product, use care not to spill liquids into any part of
the system. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symb ol, 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 electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance instructions in this owner’s guide.

Note: The product label is located on the bottom of the product.
WARNING: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
Note: This product is intended to be used only with the power supply provided.
Note: Where the mains plug is used as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remai n readily operable.
Note: This product must be used indoors. It is neither designed or tested for use outdoors, in recreation vehicles, or

on boats.

This product conforms to the EMC directive 89/336/EEC and to the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC. The complete
Declaration of Conformity can be found on www.bose.com.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

ATTENTION : POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE DÉCHARGE

ÉLECTRIQUE, NE RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE (OU

L’ARRIÈRE). IL NE SE TROUVE ÀL’INTÉRIEURAUCUNE

PIÈCE POUVANT ÊTRE RÉPARÉE PARL’USAGER.

S’ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT.

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Please read this owner’s guide

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

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

Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100º C (212º F), or incinerate. Dispose of used batteries promptly. Replace
only with a battery of the correct type and model number.

WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with Duracell,

Eveready, Energizer, Maxell, Toshiba, or Shun Wo CR2032 or DL2032 3-volt lithium battery.

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

Important Safety Instructions

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1. Read these instructions – for all components before using this
product.

2. Keep these instructions – for future reference.

3. Heed all warnings – on the product and in the owner’s guide.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water or moisture – Do not

use this product near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laun­dry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or anywhere
else that water or moisture are present.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth – and as directed by Bose Corpo­ration. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions – To ensure reliable

operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, put
the product in a position and location that will not interfere with
its proper ventilation. For example, do not place the product on
a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may block the ventilation
openings. Do not pu t it in a bui lt-in sy stem, such as a bo okca se
or a cabinet that may keep air from flowing through its ventila­tion openings.

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. Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket or table specified
by the manufacturer or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time – to prevent damage to this

product.

13. 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 – Do not attempt

to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards.
Please call Bose to be referred to an authorized service center
near you.

14. To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoid
overloading wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles.

15. Do not let objects or liquids enter the product – as they may

touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock.

17. See product enclosure for safety related markings.

18. Use proper power sources – Plug the product into a proper

power source, as described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the product.

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Important Safety Instructions

Information about products that
generate electrical noise

If applicable, this eq uipment 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 install ation.
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 betw een 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.

This product complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B
specification.

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Introducing the Soun dDockTM Digital Music System

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How this system takes y our iPod sound public

Introducing the Sound DockTM Digital Music System

Congratulations on your ch oice of the So und DockTM digital music system f r o m Bose. D esign ed s pecif ic all y
to work with your iPod, this system provides high-quality audio performance that invites your music to
come out and play. Don’t be surprised if it attracts a wider audience of people who love the sound.

The SoundDock digital mu sic system:

• features a credit card-sized remote for command of the system volume
and basic iPod functions from almost anywhere in the room

• allows full control of your iPod while it is docked in the system

• works with any size iPod with a docking connector on the bottom

• recharges the battery of your iPod while it is docked in the system

Unpacking the system

Check the carton for all of the parts shown (Figure 1). Save the carton for possible future use. Be sure to
repack the system in its shipping carton to transport i t outside your residence.

Figure 1

What’s included in
the carton

SoundDock

digital music system

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Power pack

Remote control

Power cord

Dock inserts (5)

Place the system on a fi rm and le vel s urface . Its sp ea ker d ri ver s are shielded, which limits the pos sibi li ty of
video interference if it is placed near a computer or video screen.

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Introducing the SoundDockTM Digital Music System

Getting it ready

Before you enjoy the sound, you need to install an insert in the dock on the front of the system. Then you
can plug the system in.

To install an insert:

1. Check the bottom of each insert to identify the one that fi ts your iPod (Figure 2).

Using the correct insert ensures a snug fit for your iPod.

Figure 2

Labels on the five
inserts

2. Position the selected insert over the dock.

3. Press on both sides of the insert unti l it rests firmly in place (Figure 3).

Figure 3

Installing an insert

You can remove and r epl ace th e in sert with any of t he five p r ovide d. Th is allo ws yo u to use t he syst em with
an iPod of a different size. For details, see “To remove an insert from the dock” on page9.

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Introducing the Soun dDockTM Digital Music System

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With the proper insert installed, you can now plug in the system.
Be sure you can see the symbol on top of the small connector end (Figure 4). Insert it into the jack on the

back of the system matching the direction of the arrows on this connector and on the system.

Figure 4

Plugging in the
system

Match

symbols

To check for iPod compatibility

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For the SoundDock

system remote contr ol to work as i ntended with y our iPod, it must be ru nning Version

2.2 or later of the Apple soft ware.

To check your iPod for the software version currently installed, select Settings, About, V ersion on the iPod
display. If you need to upgrade, simply visit the Apple iPod website and follow the instructions there for a
free download. Go to:

http://www.apple.com/ipod/download/

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Experience the Sound

Using the system

Experience the Soun d

Your SoundDockTM digital music system is ready to go as soon as you plug it in. Simply set your iPod
to play what you want and insert it into the dock on the front of the system (below).

• You should hear the music immediately.
If you do not, refer to “Troubleshooting” on page10.

• The + and – buttons on either side of the dock (right) allow you to
adjust the system volume.

• Whenever your iPod is docked in the system, it recharges (until fully charged).

Note: When earphones are plugged into your iPod, sound comes from both the earphones and the system.

Taking control

Use the remote to control the sound as you move around the room.

Off

• Press once to turn off your iPod.
It continues charging wh il e in the dock .

• Turn on your iPod and press to adjust the system volume.
Press and hold for faster adjustment.

• Press to move to the previous or next track.
Press and hold to fast-forward or reverse the current track.

• Press once to pause play; again to resume it.
Press and hold to turn off your iPod.

Other control options:

• To mute the sys tem – Set the system volume to its lowest level, or press to temporarily halt
playback, or turn off your iPod.

• To turn off the SoundDock system – Remove your iPod from the dock or unplug the system from
the outlet.

Using your iPod:

• Your iPod navigation controls are fully functional while it is docked in th e system.

• Your iPod volume jog wheel changes the headphone volume only. It has no effect
on the SoundDock system.

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Reference

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Maintaining the system

Reference

Changing the remote control battery is the only regular maintenance that is required. You may also clean
the system as needed.

To replace the remote control battery

Replace the re mote contr ol batter y when i t stop s oper ating ( normally every year or two), or its range see ms
reduced. Use only a Duracell, Eveready, Energizer, Maxell, Toshiba, or Shun Wo CR2032 or DL2032 3-volt
lithium battery.

Keep in mind that lighting and other room conditions, in addition to battery age, can affe ct the operating
range of an infrared remote control.

Figure 5

Inserting a new
battery

To clean the system

Wipe the system using a soft dry cloth. You can also lightly vacuum the grille.

• Do not use solvents, chemicals, or sprays.

• Do not allow liquids to spill or objects to dr op into any openings.

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To remove an insert from the dock

1. With your thumbs on the front of the dock near the Bose® logo, and your index fingers in side it, pinch

until the rear of the insert lifts up (Figure 6).

2. Lift out the insert and replace it with the one you need.

Figure 6

Removing an
insert

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Reference

Troubleshooting

Problem What to do

Your iPod does not dock
properly

No sound • Make sure the system is plugged in, your iPod is turned on, and a music track is

No sound and your iPod
is not charging

No sound after quickly
undocking or docking
your iPod

Your iPod does not respond
to the SoundDock remote
control buttons shown:

• Make sure the dock insert is the proper fit for your iPod
(refer to “Getting it ready” on page 6).

• Remove your iPod from the dock and check for obstructions on the connectors in
the dock and on your iPod. Then reseat it in the dock.

selected and playing.

• Press the Play/Pause butt on on the remote control.

• Increase the volume setting for the system.

• Remove your iPod from the dock, wait briefly, then reseat it. You may need
to do this a few times.

• Make sure your iPod is running compatible software
(refer to “To check for iPod compatibility” on page 7).

• Make sure the power cable is securely plugged in to a functioning wall outet
and with the symbol on the small connector matched to the one on the back
of the SoundDock

• Make sure your iPod is firmly seated in the dock.

• Remove your iPod from the dock, wait for 5 seconds, and return it to the dock.

• Unplug the power cable for 1 minute, then plug it back in. This resets the system.

• Remove your iPod from the dock, wait briefly, then reseat it. You may need to do this
a few times.

• Try the remote from a different location. If it works there, strong lighting or other
room conditions may be causing the problem.

• Make sure nothing blocks the infrared (IR) signal path from the remote to your
SoundDock system. Wipe off the small red lens on the front end of the remote.

• Check the remote control battery to make sure the + side is up as shown
in Figure 5 on page 9.

• Replace the remote control battery.

• Upgrade software on your iPod. For details, refer to “To check for iPod compatibil­ity” on page 7.

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system. Refer to Figure 4 on page 7.

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Your SoundDock system
does not respond to its
remote commands or to the
+ and – volume buttons on
the front of the system

• Unplug the power cable for 1 minute, then plug it back in. This resets the system.

• Contact Bose

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Customer Service about the problem.

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Customer Service

For questions about the SoundDockTM digital music system, contact your local Bose® dealer. To cont ac t
Bose directly, see the address list included in the carton.

Warranty

Your SoundDock digital music system is covered by a transferable limited warranty. See your product reg­istration card for details.

Please be sure t o fill ou t the informat ion sect ion on th e card and mail it to Bose. Or, to regist er online, sel ect
Product Registration at the bottom of the Customer Service page of our website:

www.bose.com

Technical Information

Power rating System size and weight

100-240V 50-60Hz, 1.5A 6.65”H x 11.91”W x 6.48”D

Reference

(16.89 cm x 30.26 cm x16.47 cm)

4.56 lb (2.1 kg)

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