Bose SoundTouch 130 User Manual

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

Important Safety Instructions

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

Thelightningash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sufcient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theowner’sguide.

WARNINGS:

• Toreducetheriskofreorelectricshock,donotexposethisproducttorainormoisture.

• Donotexposethisapparatustodrippingorsplashing,anddonotplaceobjectslled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product.Exposureto
liquidsmaycreateafailureand/orrehazard.

• ReplaceonlywithaAA(IECLR06)alkalinebattery(orbatteries).

• Donotplacenakedamesources,suchaslightedcandles,onorneartheproduct.

CAUTIONS:

• Donotmakeunauthorizedalterationstotheproduct;doingsomaycompromisesafety,regulatorycompliance,system

performance,andmayvoidthewarranty.

• Long-termexposuretoloudmusicmaycausehearingdamage.Itisbesttoavoidextremevolumewhenusing

headphones,especiallyforextendedperiods.

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

WARNING: Thisproductcontainsmagneticmaterial.Contactyourphysicianifyouhavequestionsonwhetherthismight

affecttheoperationofyourimplantablemedicaldevice.

NOTES:

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

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

readilyoperable.

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

• Thespeakerwireandinterconnectcablesincludedwiththesystemarenotapprovedforin-wallinstallation.Pleasecheckyour

localbuildingcodesforthecorrecttypeofwireandcablerequiredforin-wallinstallation.

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ampliers)that
produceheat.

9. Protectthepowersupplyor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speciedbythemanufacturer.

11. Unplugthisapparatusduringlightningstormsorwhenunusedforlongperiodsoftime.

12. Referallservicingtoqualiedservicepersonnel.Servicingisrequiredwhentheapparatushasbeendamagedinanyway:such
aspowersupplyorcord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,there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,theuseris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intoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.

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

ChangesormodicationsnotexpresslyapprovedbyBoseCorporationcouldvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatethisequipment.

Thisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCRulesandIndustryCanadalicense-exemptRSSstandard(s).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 SoundTouch

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

ThisClassBdigitalapparatuscomplieswithCanadianICES-003.

CANICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

ThisdevicecomplieswithFCCandIndustryCanadaRFradiationexposurelimitssetforthforgeneralpopulation.Itmustnotbe
co-locatedorbeoperatinginconjunctionwithanyotherantennasortransmitters.

wireless adapter:

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.

BoseCorporationherebydeclaresthatthisproductisincompliancewiththeessentialrequirementsandother

relevantprovisionsofDirective1999/5/ECandallother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

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thistoxicorhazardoussubstancecontainedinallofthehomogeneousmaterialsforthispartisbelowthelimit

requirementofGB/T26572.

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ofGB/T26572

(Pb)

Mercury

(Hg)

Cadmium

(Cd)

Hexavalent

(CR(VI))

Polybrominated

Biphenyl (PBB)

Polybrominated

diphenylether (PBDE)

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Regulatory Information

Please complete and retain for your records:

Serial numbers can be found on the Acoustimass® module’s connector panel and on the packag­ing for the remote control.

Model number: ______________________________________________________________________

Module serial number: ________________________________________________________________

Remote serial number: ________________________________________________________________

Console serial number: ________________________________________________________________

Soundbar serial 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rst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,

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AppStoreisaservicemarkofAppleInc.
Amazon,KindleandFirearetrademarksofAmazon.com,Inc.oritsafliates.
AndroidandGooglePlayaretrademarksofGoogleInc.
Blu-rayDisc

The Bluetooth

Corporationisunderlicense.

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andBlu-ray™aretrademarksoftheBlu-rayDiscAssociation.

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

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

ForDTSpatents,seehttp://patents.dts.com.ManufacturedunderlicensefromDigitalTheaterSystems,INC.DTS,
theSymbol,&DTSandtheSymboltogetherareregisteredtrademarks,andDTSDigitalSurroundisatrademark
ofDTS,Inc.©DTS,Inc.AllRightsReserved.

ThetermsHDMIandHDMIHigh-DenitionMultimediaInterface,andtheHDMILogoaretrademarksorregistered
trademarksofHDMILicensingLLCintheUnitedStatesandothercountries.

iHeartRadioisaregisteredtrademarkofiHeartMedia,Inc.
ThisproductincorporatesSpotifysoftwarewhichissubjectto3rdpartylicensesfoundhere:
www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses.
SpotifyisaregisteredtrademarkofSpotifyAB.
SoundTouchandthewirelessnotedesignaretrademarksofBoseCorporationintheU.S.andothercountries.
Wi-FiisaregisteredmarkoftheWi-FiAlliance.
©2015BoseCorporation.Nopartofthisworkmaybereproduced,modied,distributed,orotherwiseusedwithoutpriorwritten
permission.

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Contents

Introduction

About your SoundTouch™ 130 home theater system..................................................... 8

System Features ........................................................................................................... 8

SoundTouch™ ....................................................................................................................... 8

SoundTouch™ Features .............................................................................................. 8

Unpacking the system ......................................................................................................... 9

Placement guidelines .......................................................................................................... 10

Sample system placement ......................................................................................... 10

Setting Up the Acoustimass® Module

Attaching the rubber feet to the Acoustimass module ................................................ 11

Connecting the Acoustimass module to power ............................................................. 12

Setting Up the Console

Connecting the console to your TV ................................................................................... 13

Using the HDMI™ ARC connector ............................................................................... 13

TVs without an HDMI™ ARC connector ..................................................................... 14

Connecting the console to other sources ........................................................................ 14

Connecting to HDMI™ compatible sources .............................................................. 14

Connecting to non HDMI ™ compatible sources ..................................................... 15

Connecting to audio-only sources ............................................................................ 15

Connecting the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter ............................................................. 22

Setting Up the Soundbar

Connecting the soundbar ................................................................................................... 16

Attaching the optional extension feet to the soundbar ............................................... 17

Wall mounting the soundbar ............................................................................................. 17

Connecting the System to Power

Connecting the soundbar to power .................................................................................. 18

Connecting the console to power ...................................................................................... 18

Starting Up the System

Installing the remote control’s batteries ......................................................................... 19

Powering on the system and selecting your language ................................................. 19

Checking for sound ............................................................................................................... 20

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ADAPTiQ

Running the ADAPTiQ® audio calibration......................................................................... 21

Setting up SoundTouch™

Adding the system to your Wi-Fi® network...................................................................... 22

Using the System

Remote control buttons ...................................................................................................... 23

Programming the universal remote control ................................................................... 24

Source selection ................................................................................................................... 26

Universal source buttons and console connectors ........................................................ 26

Using the

Adjusting the volume .......................................................................................................... 28

Function buttons .................................................................................................................. 28

Programming a non-Bose remote control ....................................................................... 28

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Add the system to an existing SoundTouch™ account ......................................... 22

Download and install the SoundTouch™ app .......................................................... 22

Connect the system to your home Wi-Fi® network ................................................ 22

Consumer Electronics Control ................................................................................... 24

Test your HDMI™-connected sources for CEC .......................................................... 24

Program the remote to control your source ............................................................ 25

Select a source connected to the Bose

Select a source connected to your TV ...................................................................... 26

button .................................................................................................. 27

SoundTouch™ ................................................................................................................ 27

Bluetooth® wireless technology ................................................................................ 27

SIDE AUX ........................................................................................................................ 27

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system .................................................... 26

Using SoundTouch™

Accessing SoundTouch™ ..................................................................................................... 29

Using the SoundTouch™ app ...................................................................................... 29

Using the SoundTouch™ source................................................................................. 29

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Bluetooth

Pairing a Bluetooth® enabled device ................................................................................ 30

Connecting to a paired Bluetooth

Using the button ......................................................................................... 31

Using the Bluetooth

Getting System Information

Using the System menu ...................................................................................................... 32

Error messages ............................................................................................................. 33

Acoustimass

Care and Maintenance

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 34

If your console cannot find the Acoustimass® module ......................................... 37

ADAPTiQ® audio calibration error messages ........................................................... 37

Factory reset the system ............................................................................................ 38

Reset a source button on the remote control ......................................................... 38

Service connectors on the Acoustimass® module ................................................. 38

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................. 39

Customer service .................................................................................................................. 39

Limited warranty .................................................................................................................. 39

Technical information .......................................................................................................... 39

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enabled device ....................................................... 31

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feature on the paired device ............................................... 31

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module status indicator ........................................................................... 33

Appendix: Using a Computer for Setup

Important setup information ............................................................................................. 40

Using a desktop computer for setup ........................................................................ 40

Setting up the system using a computer ........................................................................ 40

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Introduction

About your SoundTouch™ 130
home theater system

The SoundTouch™ 130 home theater system provides Bose® quality
audio for video sources, SoundTouch

™

and Bluetooth® technology.

System Features

• Advanced Bose audio processing provides natural and lifelike sound.

• ADAPTiQ

®

audio calibration optimizes sound quality.

• Display provides access to system settings and information.

• HDMI

™

connectivity allows easy setup and ensures high-quality audio from your

connected sources.

• Supports Consumer Electronics Control (CEC).

• Programmable universal remote can control your TV, cable/satellite box and
other connected sources.

• Hideaway wireless Acoustimass

®

module provides impactful bass sound.

• Soundbar can be mounted on the wall (kit available separately).

• SoundTouch

™

wireless adapter enables SoundTouch™ and Bluetooth® on your

system.

SoundTouch™

SoundTouch™ provides clear, room-filling sound streamed wirelessly over your
home Wi-Fi network. If you have Wi-Fi
music in any room you want.

SoundTouch™ Features

• Enjoy wireless access to Internet radio, music services and your music library.

• 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

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

• Wide selection of Bose
any room.

™

app for your computer, smartphone, or tablet.

®

audio systems lets you choose the right solution for

®

at home, you’re ready to enjoy your favorite

®

enabled devices.

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Introduction

Unpacking the system

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

Acoustimass® module Console

Acoustimass

power cord

Soundbar SoundTouch™ wireless

Universal remote control

Console
power cord

Soundbar
power cord

ADAPTiQ

HDMI™ cable Speaker cable USB cable

adapter series II

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headset

Rubber feet

The appropriate power cords for your region are supplied.

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

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Bose

dealer or Bose customer service. Refer to the contact sheet in

the carton.

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Introduction

Placement guidelines

To avoid wireless interference, keep other wireless equipment away from the
system. Place the system outside of and away from metal cabinets, away from
other audio/video components and away from direct heat sources.

Acoustimass®
module

Soundbar • Place the soundbar in front of your TV.

Console • Place the console near your TV. Do NOT place the TV on top of

SoundTouch
wireless adapter

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Sample system placement

• Stand the Acoustimass module on its rubber feet along the same
wall as your TV, or along any other wall in the front third of the room.

• Choose a stable and level surface. Vibration can cause the
Acoustimass module to move, particularly on smooth surfaces like
marble, glass or highly polished wood.

• Make sure there is an AC (mains) outlet nearby.

• Do not place the soundbar inside a cabinet.

• Make sure there is an AC (mains) outlet nearby.

your console.

• Make sure there is an AC (mains) outlet nearby.

• Place the adapter 1 - 6 ft. (.3 - 1.8 m) away from the console,
Acoustimass module and other wireless devices to avoid wireless
interference.

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Setting Up the Acoustimass® Module

Attaching the rubber feet to the
Acoustimass module

Attach the rubber feet to the Acoustimass module to protect your floor.

1. Turn the Acoustimass module upside down onto a soft surface to protect it

from being damaged.

2. Attach the rubber feet to the bottom of the Acoustimass module.

Rubber foot

Bottom of Acoustimass module

3. Place the Acoustimass module on its feet.
Caution: Do not place the Acoustimass module on its front, back end, side or

top when in use.

4. Remove all protective films. These may affect acoustic performance if left
in place.

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Setting Up the Acoustimass® Module

Connecting the Acoustimass module
to power

1. Plug the power cord into the connector on the Acoustimass module.

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

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Setting Up the Console

Connecting the console to your TV

Use your TV’s HDMI connector labeled ARC or Audio Return Channel if available.
If your TV does not have an HDMI ARC connector, see page 14.

Using the HDMI™ ARC connector

Use the Bose® HDMI cable to connect the console to your TV.

1. Disconnect your HDMI connected sources, such as a cable/satellite box, DVD
or Blu-ray Disc

2. Insert one end of the Bose

3. Insert the other end of the HDMI cable into your TV’s HDMI connector.

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player or game system, from your TV.

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HDMI cable into the TV connector on the console.

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Setting Up the Console

TVs without an HDMI™ ARC connector

If your TV does not have an HDMI ARC connector, you may need to make a
secondary connection to the console with an optical, coaxial or analog stereo
audio cable. Without this secondary connection, you may not hear audio from the

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system.

Use a secondary connection in the following configurations:

• You are using internal sources (such as Internet applications or an
over-the-air antenna).

• You are connecting sources to your TV.

Refer to your TV owner’s guide for more information.
Tip: If your TV has IN and OUT audio connector panels, use audio OUT for your

secondary connection.

Connecting the console to other sources

Connecting to HDMI™ compatible sources

You can connect the console to other sources, such as a cable/satellite box, DVD
or Blu-ray Disc
If your source is non HDMI compatible, see page 15 for configurations with
devices that do not support HDMI.

1. Insert one end of an HDMI cable into your source’s HDMI (OUT) connector.

2. Insert the other end of an HDMI cable into the appropriate HDMI connector on

the console. For example, to connect a game system, connect an HDMI cable
to the GAME connector.

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player or game system with an HDMI cable (available separately).

Connect other sources to the
appropriate HDMI connector
on the console.

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Setting Up the Console

Connecting to non HDMI™ compatible sources

If your source is non HDMI compatible, connect it to your TV using audio and
video cables (available separately). Refer to your TV owner’s guide for more infor­mation.

Tip: If your source has IN and OUT audio connector panels, use audio OUT.

Connecting to audio-only sources

If your audio-only source, such as a media or CD player, is non HDMI compatible:

1. Connect your source to the console’s optical, coaxial, analog or SIDE AUX (

connector.
Note: You can use an optical, coaxial, analog or 3.5 mm audio cable

(available separately).

2. Set the optical, coaxial, analog or SIDE AUX input for the appropriate source.

You can access these settings using the System menu (see page 32).

Connecting the SoundTouch™
wireless adapter

Connect the adapter to the Bose® link connector on the console.

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Setting Up the Soundbar

Connecting the soundbar

1. Insert one end of the speaker cable into the Speaker Connection connector

on the console.

2. Insert the other end of the speaker cable into the connector on

the soundbar.

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Setting up the Soundbar

Attaching the optional extension feet
to the soundbar

Attach the optional extension feet to raise the soundbar to create
space underneath.

1. Turn the soundbar upside down onto a soft surface to protect it from being

damaged.

2. Attach the extension feet to the bottom of the soundbar.

3. Place the soundbar on its feet.

Wall mounting the soundbar

You can mount the soundbar on a wall. To purchase the WB-135 Wall Mount Kit,
contact your local Bose dealer or visit www.Bose.com

CAUTION: Do not use any other hardware to mount the soundbar.

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Connecting the System to Power

Connecting the soundbar to power

1. Plug the power cord into the connector on the soundbar.

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

Connecting the console to power

1. Plug the power cord into the Power connector on the console.

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

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Starting Up the System

Installing the remote control’s batteries

1. Slide open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control.

2. Insert the two provided AA (IEC-LR6) 1.5V batteries. Match the + and –

symbols on the batteries with the + and – markings inside the compartment.

3. Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.

Powering on your system and
selecting your language

1. Press on the remote.
The console powers on and 10 LANGUAGE
Note: After first time startup, the display defaults to your last used source.

appears on the display.

2. Press and to select your language.

3. Press

Tip: Look for the

language.

The system powers off after sixteen minutes of inactivity. You can disable AUTO
OFF using the System menu (see page 32).

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icon in the System menu if you select the wrong

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Starting Up the System

Checking for sound

1. Power on your TV.

2. If you are using a cable/satellite box or other secondary source, power on

this source.
Tip: If your secondary source is connected to your TV, select the appropriate

TV input. You may need to use a different remote.

3. Power on the system.

4. Press the appropriate source button.

5. Check if sound is coming from the soundbar.
Note: If you do not hear sound from the soundbar, see “Troubleshooting” on

page 34.

6. Press
speakers.

Note: If you hear sound coming from your TV speakers, see “Troubleshooting”

on the remote control. Check that no sound is coming from the TV

on page 34.

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ADAPTiQ

Running the ADAPTiQ® audio calibration

The ADAPTiQ audio calibration customizes the sound of the system to the
acoustics of your listening area by taking five audio measurements. To perform
an audio calibration, you need 10 minutes when the room is quiet.

1. Put the ADAPTiQ headset on your head.

During the ADAPTiQ audio calibration, a microphone on the top of the
headset measures the sound characteristics of your room to determine
optimal sound quality.

2. Insert the ADAPTiQ headset cable into the connector on the console.

3. Press

4. Press

5. Press

6. Follow the voice prompts until the system completes the process.
Note: If you hear an error message and are unable to complete the ADAPTiQ

7. Unplug the ADAPTiQ headset from the console and store it in a safe place.
Note: If you move or mount the system or move any furniture, run the

on the remote control.

or until 14 ADAPTiQ appears on the display.

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audio calibration, see page 37.

ADAPTiQ audio calibration again to ensure optimal sound quality.

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Setting up SoundTouch™

controller app

Adding the system to your Wi-Fi® network

You must download and install the SoundTouch™ app onto a smartphone or tablet
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 40).

Add the 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

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

another system.
The app guides you through setup.

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

Bose® SoundTouchTM

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app again.

to launch the app.

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controller app.

• iOS users: download from the App Store

• Android

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users: download from the Google Play™ store

• Amazon Kindle Fire users: download from the Amazon Appstore for Android

Connect the system to your home Wi-Fi® network

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

1. On your smartphone or tablet, select

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

2. Follow the instructions in the app to complete setup, including creating a

SoundTouch

For more information on using SoundTouch
SoundTouch

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account, adding a music library and music services.

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wireless adapter series II owner’s guide from the Bose website.

to launch the app.

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network.

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, see page 29 or download the

Using the System

Remote control buttons

Use the remote to control sources connected to your system, adjust the system
volume, change channels, use playback functions, enable cable/satellite box
functions and navigate the System menu.

Toggles be-

tween SoundTouch™,

Bluetooth® and

Source selection

connector.
See page 27.

Selects a source
connected to
your TV

Navigation pad

Lists recorded
DVR programs

System menu

Powers on/off the

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system

Powers on/off a
selected source

Displays the Internet
TV home page

Previous channel,
chapter or track

Playback
controls

Numeric keypad.
Numbers 1-6 can play
SoundTouch™ Presets.

TV aspect ratio

Closed captioning

Teletext mode

Function buttons
(see page 28)

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Using the System

Programming the universal remote control

You can use the remote to control your TV, cable/satellite box, DVD or
Blu-ray Disc

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player, game system, DVR or other auxiliary source.

Consumer Electronics Control

The system supports Consumer Electronics Control (CEC). CEC allows you to
control multiple HDMI
can turn on/off CEC using the System menu (see page 32).

Your source may support CEC, but refer to it with a different name. Refer to your
source owner’s guide for more information.

Tip: You may need to use your source or TV’s system menu to enable CEC. Refer

to your source owner’s guide for more information.

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-connected sources without programming the remote. You

CEC controls sources connected to
the console’s HDMI connectors.

Test your HDMI™ connected sources for CEC

If your sources successfully respond to their corresponding source buttons, you do
not have to program your remote.

Note: Your HDMI connected source may not support CEC. Refer to your source

owner’s guide for more information.

1. Power on the Bose

2. Press a variety of buttons that correspond with your source’s functions.

3. Press the

If your source does not perform one of the functions, program the remote
control (see page 25).

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system, your TV, and the source you are testing.

button. The source powers off.

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Using the System

Program the remote to control your source

If your source does not support CEC, you can program the universal remote to
control your source, such as a TV, DVD/Blu-ray Disc
game system or DVR, by entering the code for your source’s brand. There may be
several codes for your source. You may need to perform this procedure multiple
times to locate the correct code.

Locate your source’s code

1. Power on your source.

2. Locate the code for your source’s brand in the Universal Remote Device

Codes book (provided).

Enter your source’s code

1. On the remote control, press and hold the appropriate source button until all
six source buttons glow, then release.

For example, to program your TV, press and hold
buttons glow, then release.

The appropriate source button continues to glow.

2. On the number keypad, enter the code for your source’s brand and press + on
the volume button.

Test your source’s code

1. Test your source for basic functions. Follow the instructions for your source:

• TV: press the channel buttons. Press

Press

• Cable/satellite box: press

Press

• DVD or Blu-ray Disc

Press

• Game system: press

2. Based on your source’s response to basic functions:

• Remote responds accurately: press

save your settings.

• Remote does not respond or does not respond accurately:

- If your source button glows: press + on the volume button to move to

- If your source button is off: your remote exited programming mode.

Note: Your source may not be compatible with IR universal remote controls. Refer

to your source’s owner’s guide for more information.

and to navigate.

. The programming guide appears.

and to navigate.

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player: press . The settings menu appears.

and to navigate.

and to navigate through your menu.

the next code. Repeat steps 1-2 in “Test your source’s code”. You may
need to repeat this procedure 30 or more times. If all six buttons blink
three times, you have cycled through all codes for your source.

Repeat steps 1-2 in “Enter your source’s code” and steps 1-2 in “Test
your source’s code”.

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player, cable/satellite box,

until all six source

. The settings menu appears.

to exit programming and

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Using the System

Source selection

You can switch between sources by pressing the appropriate source button on the
remote control. Before you begin, program the remote to control your source
(see page 24).

Select a source connected to the Bose® system

If your source is connected to the console and does not use CEC, follow this
procedure to set the console to the appropriate mode and turn on the source.

1. Power on the system.

2. Press the button for the source you want to control.

The source button glows.

3. Press

The source powers on.

Select a source connected to your TV

If your source is connected to your TV, follow this procedure to select the
appropriate TV input.

1. Power on the system, your TV and the appropriate source.

2. Press

You may need to press
the source.

On some TVs,
correct TV input and close this menu.

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to select the correct input on your TV.

several times to select the TV input for

displays a menu. Use the remote control to choose the

Universal source buttons and
console connectors

The source buttons on your remote control correspond with the connectors on
the back of the console. For example,

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HDMI

connector.

Your source buttons work with any source that is connected to the corresponding
connector. If you have a secondary DVD or Blu-ray Disc
the CBL-SAT connector, it can be programmed to work with

Note: Ensure you are using the remote code appropriate for the source rather than

the connection point when programming the remote.

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corresponds with the BD-DVD

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player and connect it to

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Using the System

Using the button

This multifunction button enables you to play music on your system.

• Access the SoundTouch

• Stream music from a connected Bluetooth

• Access the SIDE AUX connector

Press

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

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source on your system

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enabled device

SIDE AUX (

) connector.

SoundTouch™

You can control a subset of SoundTouch™ features on your system such as
playback controls and Presets. See “Using SoundTouch

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” on page 29.

Bluetooth® wireless technology

Your system has Bluetooth wireless technology which lets you stream music from
Bluetooth enabled devices to your system. Your system stores eight previously

connected devices in its pairing list. See page 31.

SIDE AUX

The connector is a 3.5 mm connector located on the side of the console. When
set as a connector for an audio in source, the connector can be accessed through
the

See “5 SIDE AUX” on page 32 for information on how to change the connector
settings.

toggle.

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Using the System

Adjusting the volume

On the remote control:

• Press + to increase the volume.

• Press – to decrease the volume.

• Press
Note: If you hear sound coming from your TV, see “Troubleshooting” on page 34.

to mute or unmute the audio.

Function buttons

The red, green, yellow and blue buttons on the remote control correspond with the
color-coded function buttons on your cable/satellite box, Blu-Ray Disc
teletext functions.

• Cable/satellite box or Blu-Ray Disc
box owner’s guide.

• Teletext functions: correspond with color-coded page numbers, headings or
shortcuts on a teletext display.

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player functions: refer to your cable/satellite

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player or

Programming a non-Bose® remote control

You can program a non-Bose remote control, such as your cable/satellite box
remote, to control the system. Refer to your non-Bose remote control owner’s
guide or cable/satellite website for instructions.

Once programmed, the non-Bose remote controls basic functions such as power
on/off and volume.

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Accessing SoundTouch™

Using SoundTouch™

After you create a SoundTouch™ account, you are ready to enjoy SoundTouch™ on
your system. You can access SoundTouch
pressing

For more information on using SoundTouch
adapter series II owner’s guide.

on your remote control.

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through the SoundTouch™ app or by

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, download the SoundTouch™ wireless

Using the SoundTouch™ app

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

• Easily personalize Presets to your favorite music.

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

• Manage system settings.

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from your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Using the app,

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source.

Using the SoundTouch™ source

Once you have set up SoundTouch™, you can use the remote to control a subset of
features on your system:

• Personalize and play Presets using numbers 1-6 on the numeric keypad.

• Control playback (play, pause, stop, skip to the next track, etc.).

To start SoundTouch™:

Press on your remote.
A SOUNDTOUCH message appears on the display.

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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
that are not part of your SoundTouch
or tablet.

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

1. On the remote control, press and release

message appears on the display.

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system. You can even stream music from Bluetooth enabled devices

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ecosystem, such as a guest’s smartphone

until a Bluetooth pairing

Note: Each time you press

SoundTouch

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( ), Bluetooth ( ), and the connector.

the system toggles between

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

2. On your Bluetooth

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

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enabled device, turn on the Bluetooth feature.

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often represents Settings on the Home screen.

3. Select your SoundTouch™ system from the device list.

Once paired, your SoundTouch

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system’s name appears connected in the

device list.

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

If you cannot pair your device

You may need to clear the system’s Bluetooth pairing list (see “Troubleshooting” on
page 34 for more information). After you clear the list, try pairing again.

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