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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 WARNINGS/CAUTIONS: This symbol on the product means there is uninsulated, dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that may present a risk of electrical shock. This symbol on the product means there are important operating and maintenance instructions in this guide. This product contains a tempered glass surface. Use caution to avoid impact. In the event of breakage, use care in handling broken glass. This product contains magnetic material.
R E G U L AT O R Y I N F O R M AT I O N This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with 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 device complies with FCC and Industry Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for general population.
R E G U L AT O R Y I N F O R M AT I O N Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements 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 Part Name This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364.
CONTENTS Getting Started Building your entertainment system........................................................................... 7 Unpacking.............................................................................................................................. 7 Placement guidelines........................................................................................................ 8 Setting Up the Bass Module Connecting to power.........................................................
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Building your entertainment system The Acoustimass® 300 wireless bass module is part of a modular home entertainment system, and is compatible with the SoundTouch® 300 soundbar and optional Virtually Invisible® 300 wireless surround speakers (not provided). You can wirelessly pair the surround speakers at any time for even richer, more immersive sound. To purchase the surround speakers, contact your local Bose® dealer or visit www.Bose.
G etting S tarted Placement guidelines To avoid wireless interference, keep other wireless equipment 1 – 3 ft. (0.3 – 0.9 m) away from the system. Place the system outside of and away from metal cabinets, other audio/video components and direct heat sources. • Stand the bass 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.
SETTING UP THE BASS MODULE Connecting to power 1. Plug the power cord into the connector on the bass module. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC (mains) power outlet.
S etting U p the B ass M odule Pairing with a SoundTouch® 300 soundbar To wirelessly pair the bass module with a SoundTouch® 300 soundbar, you need to place the soundbar into pairing mode using the remote control. 1. On the SoundTouch® 300 remote control, press the SoundTouch® button 2. Press and hold until the connectivity indicator . on the soundbar blinks white. 1 2 Once paired, the bass module emits a tone. The STATUS indicator on the back of the module and on the soundbar glow white.
FINISHING SETUP 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. • If your secondary source is connected to your TV, select the appropriate TV input. If you have not programmed the SoundTouch® 300 remote control, you may need to use a different remote control. 3. Power on your SoundTouch® 300 soundbar. You should hear sound coming from the bass module.
F inishing S etup About ADAPTiQ® audio calibration After setting up your bass module and pairing with a SoundTouch® 300 soundbar, run ADAPTiQ® audio calibration for best acoustic performance. ADAPTiQ audio calibration customizes the sound of the system to the acoustics of your listening area by taking five audio measurements. To run an audio calibration, you need 10 minutes when the room is quiet.
F inishing S etup 3. On the SoundTouch® 300 remote control, press the SoundTouch® button 4. Press and hold until the TV indicator soundbar glow green. . and the B luetooth® indicator on the 1 2 The ADAPTiQ® process begins. Note: If you don’t hear your language, press and on the navigation pad to cycle through languages. To reset the language, press and hold for 10 seconds. 5. Follow the voice prompts until the ADAPTiQ process is complete.
USING THE BASS MODULE Adjusting the bass setting You can adjust the system’s bass setting using the SoundTouch® app or the remote control. For details on the SoundTouch® app, refer to the SoundTouch® 300 owner’s guide. 1. On the SoundTouch® 300 remote control, press . The indicators on the soundbar glow to show the current bass setting, as shown below.
U sing the B ass M odule 2. On the remote control: • Press to increase the bass. • Press to decrease the bass. 3. Press . The soundbar saves your settings. Note: For optimal sound quality for dialogue-only programs, such as news and talk shows, enable dialogue mode. For more information, refer to the SoundTouch® 300 owner’s guide. Resetting the bass setting On the remote control, press and hold until the TV indicator Bluetooth® indicator on the soundbar blink twice.
G AT H E R I N G S Y S T E M I N F O R M AT I O N System status indicators The STATUS indicator on the back of the module shows system status.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Do not allow liquids to spill onto the system or into any openings. • Clean the exterior of the system with the provided cleaning cloth or another 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 objects to drop into any openings. Customer service For additional help using the system: • Visit global.Bose.
C are and M aintenance Limited warranty information Your system is covered by a limited warranty. Details of the limited warranty are provided on the warranty card in the carton. Please refer to the card for instructions on how to obtain warranty service and register your product. Failure to register will not affect your limited warranty rights. The warranty information provided with this product does not apply in Australia and New Zealand. See our website at www.bose.com.au/warranty or www.bose.co.
T R O U B L E S H O OT I N G If you experience problems with your bass module: • Unplug the power cords for the bass module and SoundTouch® 300 soundbar, wait 30 seconds and plug them firmly into a live AC (mains) outlet. • Secure all cables. • Check the state of the system status indicator (see page 16). • Move the bass module and SoundTouch® 300 soundbar away from possible interference (wireless routers, cordless phones, televisions, microwaves, etc.).
T R O U B L E S H O OT I N G Symptom Solution Intermittent or no audio • Unmute the system. • Increase the volume. • Ensure that the soundbar’s HDMI™ cable is inserted into a connector on your TV labeled ARC or Audio Return Channel. If your TV does not have an HDMI (ARC) connector, connect to the soundbar using the optical cable (refer to the SoundTouch® 300 owner’s guide). • Insert the soundbar’s optical cable into a connector on your TV labeled Output or OUT, not Input or IN.
T R O U B L E S H O OT I N G Unable to complete ADAPTiQ® audio calibration Listen to the voice prompts for the following error messages: Error message Problem What to do 1 The microphone on the ADAPTiQ headset cannot detect sound. • Secure all cables. • Disconnect the ADAPTiQ headset cable and reconnect it firmly into the soundbar’s ADAPTiQ connector. • Ensure the microphone opening on the top of ADAPTiQ headset is not blocked. • Your ADAPTiQ headset may be damaged.
T R O U B L E S H O OT I N G Unable to pair bass module with soundbar If you are unable to pair the bass module with the soundbar, you can also connect the module to the soundbar using a 3.5 mm stereo cable (not provided). Note: If you don’t have a 3.5 mm stereo cable (commonly used for headphones and mobile devices), contact Bose® customer service to receive this part. Refer to the contact sheet in the carton. You can also purchase this part at your local electronics store. 1. Connect one end of a 3.
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0 2 Place the bass module Keep at least 1 - 3 ft. (0.3 - 0.9 m) away from other wireless equipment. Connect to power Pair with a SoundTouch®300 soundbar 1. On the SoundTouch®300 remote, press ~. 2. Press and hold 7 until @on the soundbar blinks white. The system emits a tone when it pairs.
2 Set up ADAPTiQ®audio calibration Run ADAPTiQ®audio calibration 1. Put on the ADAPTiQ®headset (provided with the soundbar). 2. Plug the headset into the soundbar. 1. On the remote control , press -.--=-. 2. Press and hold 8 until D and* on the soundbar glow green . NOTE: To cycle through languages, press " and v on the navigation pad.
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ENGLISH Please read and keep all safety and use instructions. Important Safety Instructions Refer to the owner's guide (online) for more information about your bass module (including accessories and replacement parts). To request a printed copy, use the phone numbers provided. Owner's Guide: globai.Bose.com/Support/AM300 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.
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