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I M P O R TA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S Please read and keep all safety and use instructions. 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.
I M P O R TA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S • The batteries provided with this product may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mishandled. • Do NOT expose products containing batteries to excessive heat (e.g. from storage in direct sunlight, fire or the like). • Only use the mounting hardware supplied with this product. • Do NOT mount on surfaces that are not sturdy, or that have hazards concealed behind them, such as electrical wiring or plumbing.
R E G U L AT O R Y I N F O R M AT I O N Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU and all other applicable EU directive requirements. The complete declaration of conformity can be found at: www.Bose.
R E G U L AT O R Y I N F O R M AT I O N Taiwan Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table Equipment name: Bose® Solo, Type designation: 410376 Restricted substances and its chemical symbols ○ ○ Hexavalent chromium (Cr+6) ○ Metal Parts - ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Plastic Parts ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Speakers - ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Cables - ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Unit PCBs Lead (Pb) - Mercury (Hg) Cadmium (Cd) Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) ○ Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) ○ Note 1: “○” indicates that the percenta
CONTENTS Introduction About your TV sound system........................................................................................ 8 System features........................................................................................................... 8 Unpacking.............................................................................................................................. 9 Setting up the System Placing the soundbar...............................................................
CONTENTS Bluetooth® Pairing a Bluetooth® device............................................................................................. 21 Connecting to a paired Bluetooth® device................................................................ 22 Switching between connected devices..................................................................... 22 Clearing the soundbar’s Bluetooth® pairing list......................................................
INTRODUCTION About your TV sound system Your TV sound system provides clear, spacious sound from one compact soundbar. System features • Videostage® and TrueSpace® technologies deliver many of the benefits of a five-speaker home theater in a single soundbar. • Sleek and elegantly designed soundbar fits easily in front of your TV. • Connects with just one audio cable for easy setup. • Programmable universal remote powers on/off your TV, cable/satellite box and system with the press of a single button.
I ntroduction Unpacking Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are included: Soundbar Optical cable Power supply and cord* Coaxial cable (Europe only) Universal remote control (batteries provided) *May ship with multiple power cords. The appropriate power cord for your region is supplied. 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 sheet in the carton.
SETTING UP THE SYSTEM Placing the soundbar • Stand the soundbar on its feet in front of your TV. • Do not place your TV on the soundbar. • Make sure there is an AC (mains) power outlet nearby. To avoid wireless interference: • Keep other wireless equipment away from the soundbar. • Place the soundbar outside of and away from metal cabinets, other audio/video components and direct heat sources. Sample soundbar placement Wall mounting the soundbar You can mount the soundbar on a wall.
S etting up the S ystem Cable options Connect your TV to the soundbar using one of the two digital cable options. The optical cable is the preferred method for connection. Note: If your TV does not have an optical or coaxial connector, see “Alternate Setup” on page 24. 1. On the back of your TV, locate the Audio OUT (digital) connector panel. Note: You must connect the audio cable through your Audio OUT connector panel. Your TV's connector panel may not appear as shown.
S etting up the S ystem Connecting the soundbar After connecting the audio cable to your TV, connect the other end to your s oundbar. Use only one audio cable. For instructions on connecting a coaxial cable, see page 13. Option 1: Optical cable (preferred) CAUTION: Ensure you have removed the protective cap from both ends of the optical cable. Inserting the plug in the wrong orientation can damage the plug and/or the connector. 1. Hold the optical cable’s plug with the Bose logo facing down. 2.
S etting up the S ystem Option 2: Coaxial cable Insert the other end of the coaxial cable into the Coaxial connector on the soundbar.
S etting up the S ystem Connecting to power 1. Plug the power supply into the Power connector. 3 2 1 Mounting ring 2. Plug one end of the power cord into the power supply. 3. Plug the other end into a live AC power (mains) outlet. The soundbar emits a tone. Mounting ring To hide the power supply behind your mounted TV, use the mounting ring. Attach the mounting ring to your TV’s wall mount using zip ties or bread ties (not provided).
S etting up the S ystem Turning off your TV speakers To avoid hearing distorted sound, turn off your TV speakers. Refer to your TV’s owner’s guide for more information. Powering on your soundbar 1. Power on your TV. 2. If you are using a cable/satellite box or other secondary source, power on the source. 3. Press the Power button ( ) on the remote control. The status indicator glows green. Status indicator 4. Check if sound is coming from the soundbar.
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 source menus.
U sing the S ystem Programming the universal remote You can program the universal remote to control your source, such as a TV, DVD/Blu-ray Disc™ player, cable/satellite box, 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.
U sing the S ystem 2. Based on your source’s response to basic functions: • Remote responds accurately: press settings. to exit programming and save your • Remote does not respond or does not respond accurately: –– If your source button glows: press on the volume button to move to 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.
U sing the S ystem Switching between sources You can switch from one source to another by pressing the appropriate source button on the remote. Note: Before you begin, ensure you have correctly programmed your sources. 1. Press the button for the source you want to control. The source button glows. 2. Press . The source powers on. 3. Press and select the correct input on your TV.
U sing the S ystem 3. Press the Bass button ( ). The status indicator blinks white three times and the soundbar saves your settings. Note: For optimal sound quality for dialogue-only programs, such as news and talk shows, see “Dialogue mode.” Resetting the bass level On the remote control, press and hold original factory settings. for five seconds to reset the bass level to The status indicator blinks white three times and remains solid white. The soundbar returns to original factory settings.
B LU E T O OT H ® Pairing a Bluetooth® device Bluetooth® wireless technology enables you to stream music from Bluetooth smartphones, tablets, computers or other audio devices to the soundbar. Before you can stream music from a Bluetooth device, you must pair your device with the soundbar. 1. On the remote control, press the Bluetooth button blinks blue. until the Bluetooth indicator Make sure the Bluetooth indicator blinks blue before you pair your device. 2.
B LU E T O OT H ® Connecting to a paired Bluetooth® device You can stream audio from a Bluetooth device to the soundbar. Note: If there are multiple devices stored in the soundbar’s pairing list, it may take a minute or two for the paired device to connect. The soundbar’s Bluetooth indicator shows connection status (see page 23). 1. On the remote control, press . The soundbar connects to the last two devices that streamed to your soundbar. 2. Once connected, on the Bluetooth device, play music.
G E T T I N G S Y S T E M I N F O R M AT I O N Soundbar indicators The status and Bluetooth® indicators on the front of the soundbar provide information on soundbar activity. Status indicator Bluetooth® indicator Status indicator Indicator activity System state Off Soundbar off (standby) Green Solid: Soundbar is on Blinking: Soundbar is muted Amber Dim: Standby, auto-wake is enabled Solid: Dialogue mode Blinking: Dialogue mode, Soundbar is muted Red System error: Call Bose Customer Service.
A LT E R N AT E S E T U P You may need to use an alternate setup method for the following reasons: • No sound from a source(s) connected to your TV. • No optical or coaxial connector on your TV. No sound from a source(s) connected to your TV Some TVs do not deliver sound from connected sources to the soundbar. Use an alternate setup method to directly connect your source(s) to the soundbar.
A lternate S etup Connecting a source to the soundbar If you do not get sound from a source, such as a DVD/Blu-ray Disc™ player, cable/ satellite box, game system or DVR, connected to your TV, connect it to the soundbar. Use only one audio cable. CAUTION: If using an optical cable, remove the protective caps from both ends. Inserting the plug in the wrong orientation can damage the plug and/or the connector. 1. On the back of your source, locate the Audio OUT (digital) connector panel.
A lternate S etup Connecting a source’s analog connector to the soundbar If your source does not have an optical or coaxial connector, and only has analog connectors (red and white), use a 3.5 mm to RCA stereo cable (not provided) to connect to the soundbar. 1. If you have not already, disconnect your TV from the soundbar. 2. Insert the RCA analog cable into the Audio OUT RCA (red and white) connectors on your source. 3. Insert the stereo plug into the soundbar’s AUX connector.
A lternate S etup Connecting two sources to the soundbar If you do not get sound from any source, such as a DVD/Blu-ray Disc™ player, cable/satellite box, game system or DVR, connected to your TV, connect it to the soundbar. Use only one audio cable for each source. 1. On the back of each source, locate the Audio OUT (digital) connector panel. 2. Choose a separate audio cable for each source using either Option 1 or Option 2 (see page 28). Note: You MUST use either Option 1 or Option 2.
A lternate S etup Option 2 This figure shows two source connections using a coaxial cable and 3.5 mm to RCA stereo cable (not provided). Audio OUT Source 1 Audio OUT Source 2 3.5 mm to RCA stereo cable (not provided) Soundbar connector panel Using two sources connected to the soundbar Power off sources when not in use. In order for one source to deliver audio to the soundbar, your other source must be off.
A lternate S etup Connecting a TV headphones connector to the soundbar If your TV only has a headphones connector, use a 3.5 mm stereo cable (not p rovided) to connect it to the soundbar. 1. Insert the stereo plug into the TV headphones connector. 2. Insert the other end of the cable into the AUX connector on your soundbar. 3. Ensure your TV speakers are on. Refer to your TV’s owner’s guide for more information. 4.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting Problem What to do No power • Secure both ends of the power cord. • Plug the power cord into a live AC (mains) outlet. • Unplug the power cord for at least one minute and reconnect. No sound • Unmute the soundbar. • Increase the volume. • Plug the audio cable into a connector on your TV labelled Audio Output or Audio OUT, not Audio Input or Audio IN. • Use only one audio cable. • Secure all cable connections and ensure they are correct.
C are and M aintenance Problem What to do Cannot play Bluetooth® • On your soundbar: -- Pair a device (see page 21). -- Clear the soundbar’s pairing list (see page 22). -- Try pairing a different device. • On your Bluetooth device: -- Turn off and on the Bluetooth feature. -- Remove the soundbar from the Bluetooth menu. Pair again. -- Use a different music source. -- Check your Bluetooth device for compatibility. Refer to your Bluetooth device’s owner’s guide.
C are and M aintenance Adjusting the audio for wall mounting After wall mounting the soundbar, adjust the audio for better bass sound. Press and hold for five seconds. Tip: If you remove the soundbar from the wall, repeat to return the soundbar to default audio settings. Replacing the remote batteries Replace both batteries when the remote control stops operating or its range seems reduced. Use Alkaline batteries. 1. Slide open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote. 2.
C are and M aintenance Cleaning • Clean the surface of the system with a soft, dry cloth. • Do not use any sprays near the system. Do not use any solvents, chemicals or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives. • Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings. Customer service For additional help, contact Bose Customer Service. Refer to the contact sheet in the carton. Limited warranty Your system is covered by a limited warranty. Visit our website at global.Bose.
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