Bose SoundTouch Portable Series II Owner's Manual

Owner’s Guide

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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 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 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 fire 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 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 product. 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 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 fire 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 flame 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,

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.

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 modifications 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.

• This product is intended to be used with the power supply provided.

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

• Operate this product within the temperature range of 32º F to 113º F (0º C to 45º C).

Important Safety Instructions

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Important Safety Instructions

WARNINGS and CAUTIONS for the battery

• The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.

• Do not dismantle, open or shred the battery.

• Do not expose the battery to heat or fire. Avoid storage in direct sunlight.

• Do not short-circuit the battery. Do not store the battery haphazardly in a box or drawer where they may
short-circuit each other or be short-circuited by other metal objects.

• Do not remove the battery from its original packaging until required for use.

• Do not subject the battery to mechanical shock.

• In the event of a battery leaking, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes. If con­tact has been made, wash the affected area with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice.

• Do not use any charger other than that specifically provided for use with the equipment.

• Do not use any battery which is not designed for use with the equipment.

• Always purchase the correct battery for the equipment.

• Keep the battery clean and dry.

• Wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry cloth if they become dirty.

• The battery needs to be charged before use. Always use the correct charger and refer to the manufac­turer’s instructions or equipment manual for proper charging instructions.

• Do not leave a battery on prolonged charge when not in use.

• After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary to charge and discharge the battery several times
to obtain maximum performance.

• Batteries give their best performance when they are operated at normal room temperature
68°F (20°C) ± 9°F (5°C).

• Use only the battery in the application for which it was intended.

• To return the battery for recycling, contact Bose or your Bose dealer. In the United States only, call 1-800­905-2180 or visit the Bose website at. www.Bose.com. For other regions, see the contact 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 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 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. Use only 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 Guidelines

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

Information about products that general electrical noise

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.

FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications 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).

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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Regulatory Guidelines

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.

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

“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.

AirPlay, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod touch, iTunes, Mac, and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries. iPhone is used with a license from Aiphone K.K. App Store is a service mark of Apple,
Inc.

Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.

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.

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

© 2014 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used
without prior written permission.

Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements

Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements

Part Name

Lead

(Pb)

Mercury

(Hg)

Cadmium

(Cd)

Hexavalent

(CR(VI))

Polybrominated Biphenyl

(PBB)

Polybrominated diphenylether

(PBDE)

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.

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Contents

Introducing SoundTouch™ from Bose

®

Key Benefits.............................................................................................................. 8

Introduction

About your SoundTouch™ Portable system ............................................................... 9

System features....................................................................................................... 9

Setting up the System

Unpacking the system .................................................................................................... 10

Connecting the system to power ................................................................................. 11

Adding the system to your Wi-Fi

®

network ................................................................. 12

Add the system to an existing SoundTouch™ account .................................... 12

Download and install the SoundTouch™ app ..................................................... 12

Connect the system to your home Wi-Fi

®

network ........................................... 13

Using the System

Powering on the system................................................................................................. 14

Getting system information .......................................................................................... 14

Messages on the display ........................................................................................ 15

Wi-Fi

®

Indicator ........................................................................................................ 16

System control buttons ................................................................................................. 16

Operating on battery power .......................................................................................... 17

Checking the battery .............................................................................................. 17

Charging the battery .............................................................................................. 17

Battery production mode ...................................................................................... 18

Replacing the battery ..................................................................................................... 18

To replace the battery............................................................................................. 18

Controlling the System using the App

Using the SoundTouch™ app ........................................................................................ 20

Getting help .............................................................................................................. 20

Controlling the system from another smartphone,

tablet, or computer ......................................................................................................... 21

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Personalizing Presets

How Presets work ............................................................................................................ 22

What you need to know .......................................................................................... 22

Playing a Preset ............................................................................................................... 22

Setting a Preset ............................................................................................................... 23

Listening to other Sources

Playing music from other sources ................................................................................ 24

Connecting an audio device to the system ........................................................ 24

Playing an AirPlay stream from an AirPlay compatible device ....................... 25

Advanced Features

Updating system software ............................................................................................ 26

Disabling Wi-Fi

®

capability ............................................................................................. 27

Re-enabling Wi-Fi

®

capability ........................................................................................ 27

Resetting the system ..................................................................................................... 27

Care and Maintenance

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 28

Rebooting your system .................................................................................................. 29

Cleaning ............................................................................................................................. 29

Replacing the remote control battery ......................................................................... 30

Customer service ............................................................................................................. 31

Limited warranty information ....................................................................................... 31

Technical Information

SoundTouch™ Portable system ..................................................................................... 32

Appendix: Using a Computer for Setup

Important setup information ........................................................................................ 33

Using a desktop computer for setup ................................................................... 33

Setting up the system using a computer ................................................................... 33

Contents

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Presenting SoundTouch™ from Bose

®

With SoundTouch™, 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.

Key Benefits

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

• Wireless setup using a smartphone or tablet.

• Stream your favorite music easily with personalized Presets.

• Works with your existing home Wi-Fi network.

• Free SoundTouch

™

app for your computer, smartphone or tablet provides more

powerful control.

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

• Wide selection of Bose

®

audio systems lets you choose the right solution for

any room.

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Introduction

About your SoundTouch™ Portable system

Your SoundTouch™ Wi-Fi® music system provides full range sound streamed
wirelessly over your home Wi-Fi network. Use the free SoundTouch

™

app to

set up and control your system. See "Adding the system to your Wi-Fi

®

network"

on page 12.

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.

• Portable design lets you take the system from room to room.

• Stream your music via AirPlay from select iPod, iPhone, or iPad devices.

• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery keeps your music going for hours.

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

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

• AUX connector enables playback from an external media player.

• Ethernet connector enables wired access to your home network.

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Setting up the System

Unpacking the system

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

SoundTouch™ Wi-Fi® music system

Power supply

Remote control

USB cable
(computer setup only)

May ship with multiple AC power adapters. Use the power adapter 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 contact list in the

carton.

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

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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. Plug the power cord into the POWER connector on the system.

20 V

20V

2. Slide the AC power adapter for your region onto the power supply.

3. Plug the power supply into an AC (mains) power outlet.

Note: Make sure the system is connected to power during setup to avoid

power loss due to low battery charge.