BOSE SoundTouch 30 User Guide

SoundTouch™ 30/20

Wi-Fi® music systems

Owner’s Guide

Safety

Please take the time to carefully read and follow these Important Safety Instructions. They will help you set up and
operate your system properly and enjoy its advanced features. Save this guide 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. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a re hazard.

WARNINGS:

• 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 2 hours and can lead to death. If the battery
compartment does not close securely, stop using the product. If you think the battery may have been
swallowed or placed inside any part of the body seek immediate medical attention. May explode or cause
a re or chemical burn if incorrectly replaced or mishandled. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above
212°F (100°C), 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 naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, on or near the apparatus.

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

Please dispose of used batteries properly,

The 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.

CAUTION:

Make no modications to the system or accessories. Unauthorized alterations may compromise safety,

regulatory co mpliance, and system performance.

NOTES:

• 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 recreation vehicles, or
on boats.

• The product label can either be located on the back or bottom of the system.

• Operate this product within the temperature range of –4º F to 113º F (–20º C to 45º C).

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.

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following local regulations. Do not incinerate.

Safety

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 or moisture.

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 cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and

the point where they exit from the apparatus.

10. Use only 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 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.

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 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.

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

FCC WARNING

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

In USA and Canada

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.

This equipment complies with FCC and Industry Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between radiator
and your body.

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standards(s).

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Safety

Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements

Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements

Lead

Mercury

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

O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit requirement 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.

(Pb)

(Hg)

Cadmium

Please complete and retain for your records

The serial and model number can be found on the back or bottom of the system.

Serial number: _________________________________________________________________

Model number: _________________________________________________________________

Purchase date: _________________________________________________________________

We suggest you keep your receipt in a safe place.

(Cd)

Hexavalent

(CR(VI))

Polybrominated Biphenyl

(PBB)

Polybrominated diphenylether

(PBDE)

AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion,
and Mac and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later.

SoundTouch and the wireless note design are trademarks of Bose Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

AirPlay, Bonjour, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, iTunes, Mac, and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.

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

Android is a trademark of Google, Inc.

Wi-Fi is a registered mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

A personal computer is required for product setup. A home Wi-Fi network and Internet access are required.

© 2013 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise used
without prior written permission.

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Contents

Introducing SoundTouch™ from Bose

Key Benefits ................................................................................................ 7

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Introduction

About your SoundTouch™ 30/20 system ..................................................... 8

System features ......................................................................................... 8

Setting up the System

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

Adding the system to your Wi-Fi® network ................................................... 10

Installing the SoundTouch™ app ............................................................. 10

Connecting the system to your home Wi-Fi® network ........................ 11

Using the System

Powering on the system .................................................................................. 12

Getting system information ............................................................................ 12

Understanding messages on the display .............................................. 13

Wi-Fi® Indicator ........................................................................................... 14

System control buttons ................................................................................... 14

Controlling the System using the App

Using the SoundTouch™ app .......................................................................... 15

Getting help ................................................................................................. 15

Downloading the app for your mobile device ............................................... 15

Controlling the system from another computer ......................................... 16

Personalizing your Presets

How presets work .............................................................................................. 17

What you need to know ............................................................................. 17

Playing a preset ................................................................................................. 17

Setting a preset ................................................................................................. 18

To set a preset ............................................................................................ 18

To change a preset ..................................................................................... 18

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Contents

Listening to other Sources

Playing music from other sources .................................................................. 19

Connecting an audio device to the system ........................................... 19

Playing an AirPlay stream from an external device ............................. 19

Advanced Features

Advanced button controls ............................................................................... 20

Updating system software ....................................................................... 20

Disabling Wi-Fi

Re-enabling Wi-Fi capability .................................................................... 21

Performing a factory reset ....................................................................... 21

Alternate setup method .......................................................................... 22

Care and Maintenance

Adding a Wi-Fi® network ................................................................................... 23

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 23

Cleaning ............................................................................................................... 24

Replacing the remote control battery ........................................................... 24

Customer service ............................................................................................... 25

Limited warranty information ......................................................................... 25

Technical information ...................................................................................... 25

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

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Introducing SoundTouch™ from Bose

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With SoundTouch™, you can stream Internet radio, music services, and your music
library. If you have Wi-Fi

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at home, you’re ready to enjoy your favorite music in any

room you want.

Key Benefits

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

• Stream your favorite music easily with personalized presets.

• Works with your existing home Wi-Fi network.

• Free SoundTouch

powerful control.

• 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 provides more

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audio systems lets you choose the right solution for

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Introduction

About your SoundTouch™ 30/20 system

Your SoundTouch™ Wi-Fi® music system provides clear, room-filling sound
streamed wirelessly over your home Wi-Fi network. Use the free SoundTouch
to set up and control your system. See “Adding the system to your Wi-Fi
on page 10.

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app

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network”

System features

• Six presets on the system and its remote deliver your music with just one touch

• 1.6-in. display communicates system status and information

• Stream your music via AirPlay

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

• AUX connector enables playback from an external media player

• Ethernet connector enables wired access to your home network

• USB connectors for network setup

• Free SoundTouch™ app for system setup and control

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The USB connectors on the back of the system (SETUP A and SETUP B) are for setup only.
The connectors are not designed to charge smartphones, tablets, or similar devices.

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for your Apple® devices

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