Monaco Cover_QTM.fm Page 1 Monday, January 31, 2011 3:51 PM QUIETCOMFORT® 15 ACOUSTIC NOISE CANCELLING® HEADPHONES QUIETCOMFORT 15 ® ® ACOUSTIC NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES ©2011 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM345875 Rev.
QC15 OG.book Page ii Thursday, February 10, 2011 4:55 PM TAB 8, 16 TAB 7, 15 TAB 6, 14 TAB 5, 13 Safety Information Please read this owner’s guide Reading this owner’s guide will help you to properly use your new Bose® product and enjoy its features. Please save this owner’s guide for future reference. WARNING: • Sounds that you rely on as warnings or reminders may have an unfamiliar character when you are using the headphones.
QC15 OG.book Page 1 Thursday, February 10, 2011 4:55 PM English TAB 2, 10 TAB 3, 11 TAB 4, 12 TAB 5, 13 TAB 6, 14 TAB 7, 15 TAB 8, 16 Thank you for purchasing the QuietComfort® 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headphones from Bose®. Three decades of research have resulted in the most advanced Bose consumer noise reduction technology ever to be developed.
QC15 OG.book Page 2 Thursday, February 10, 2011 4:55 PM TAB 8, 16 TAB 7, 15 TAB 6, 14 TAB 5, 13 Before you put on the headphones 1. Tilt the top of the right earcup inward to gain access to the battery compartment. 2. Open the battery compartment and insert the battery as shown. 3. Close the compartment. TAB 4, 12 TAB 3, 11 English TAB 2, 10 English For noise reduction only R L Put on the headphones. On the right earcup, slide the power switch forward to the On position.
QC15 OG.book Page 3 Thursday, February 10, 2011 4:55 PM English TAB 2, 10 TAB 3, 11 TAB 4, 12 For noise reduction and audio R L You can use the headphones with a variety of audio sources: airline audio, a CD, DVD or MP3 player, a personal or laptop computer, or home stereo. When using with Apple products, use the audio cable with remote and microphone. When using other audio sources, use the standard audio cable. To enjoy both noise reduction and audio: 1.
QC15 OG.book Page 4 Thursday, February 10, 2011 4:55 PM TAB 8, 16 TAB 7, 15 TAB 6, 14 TAB 5, 13 For use with: The remote and mic are supported only by iPod nano (4th generation and later), iPod classic (120GB, 160GB only), iPod touch (2nd generation and later), iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPad, iPad 2 and 2009 models or later of MacBook and MacBook Pro. The remote is supported by iPod shuffle (3rd generation and later). Audio is supported by all iPod models.
QC15 OG.book Page 5 Thursday, February 10, 2011 4:55 PM English TAB 2, 10 TAB 3, 11 TAB 4, 12 Basic functions Increase volume Press and release the + button. Decrease volume Press and release the – button. Call-related functions Answer a call When you receive an incoming call, press and release the Answer/End button to answer. End a call Press and release the Answer/End button. Decline an incoming call Press and hold the Answer/End button for about two seconds, then release.
QC15 OG.book Page 6 Thursday, February 10, 2011 4:55 PM TAB 8, 16 TAB 7, 15 TAB 6, 14 TAB 5, 13 To connect to in-flight entertainment systems equipped with dual output connectors, use the dual 3.5 mm output plug. TAB 4, 12 TAB 3, 11 English TAB 2, 10 English Storing the headphones To store the headphones in the case, rotate the earcups inward, then place the headphones in the case. Note: Airline audio may not equal the high quality audio you can get from a home stereo or a portable source.
QC15 OG.book Page 7 Thursday, February 10, 2011 4:55 PM English TAB 2, 10 TAB 3, 11 TAB 4, 12 TAB 5, 13 TAB 6, 14 TAB 7, 15 TAB 8, 16 Battery life and replacement Reattaching the earcup cushions Although it varies by usage, battery life averages 35 hours. The battery light indicator starts flashing when there are approximately 5 hours of battery life remaining. If a cushion becomes partially or completely detached: 1. Push its mounting rim back into the earcup.
QC15 OG.book Page 8 Thursday, February 10, 2011 4:55 PM TAB 8, 16 TAB 7, 15 TAB 6, 14 TAB 5, 13 Troubleshooting Problem No noise reduction What to do • Make sure the headphones power is switched on and the battery light indicator is illuminated. • Replace the battery. Low or no volume • Make sure the audio source is on and the volume is turned up. • Set LEVEL switch to HI. • Check the headphones cord connection at the source and the earcup.
QC15 OG.book Page 9 Thursday, February 10, 2011 4:55 PM English TAB 2, 10 TAB 3, 11 TAB 4, 12 WARNING: Except in case of emergency, Bose recommends that you NOT use these headphones as aviation communication headsets because: • No incoming audio will be heard with a discharged or improperly installed battery. This could result in the potential of missed communications while piloting an aircraft.
Monaco Cover_QTM.fm Page 1 Monday, January 31, 2011 3:51 PM QUIETCOMFORT® 15 ACOUSTIC NOISE CANCELLING® HEADPHONES QUIETCOMFORT 15 ® ® ACOUSTIC NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES ©2011 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM345875 Rev.