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Whippet_OG.book Page 2 Monday, August 6, 2012 11:11 AM SAFETY INFORMATION Please read this owner’s guide Please take the time to follow the instructions in this owner’s guide carefully. It will help you to set up and operate your system properly and enjoy its advanced features. Please save this owner’s guide for future reference.
Whippet_OG.book Page 3 Monday, August 6, 2012 11:11 AM SAFETY INFORMATION Note: • Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily operable. • The 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 only with the power supply provided. • The product label is located on the bottom of the product.
Whippet_OG.book Page 4 Monday, August 6, 2012 11:11 AM SAFETY INFORMATION Canada These devices comply with FCC and Industry Canada RF radiation exposure limits set forth for general population. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standards. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Whippet_OG.book Page 5 Monday, August 6, 2012 11:11 AM CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 6 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GETTING STARTED 6 6 7 Connecting the system to power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Whippet_OG.book Page 6 Monday, August 6, 2012 11:11 AM INTRODUCTION Overview Thank you for purchasing the SoundLink Air® digital music system. This system lets you enjoy clear, room-filling sound, streamed wirelessly via AirPlay using your iPad, iPhone, iPod touch or any computer running iTunes. Using the SoundLink Air you can: • Stream your favorite music from the music library or other AirPlay enabled apps on your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad.
Whippet_OG.book Page 7 Monday, August 6, 2012 11:11 AM GETTING STARTED Connecting the system to power What you need: SoundLink® Air digital music system Power supply AC adapter CAUTION: FOR CHINA AND KOREA – An adaptor for your system is provided in a small bag that is labeled with the name of your country. Be sure to use only that adapter. 1. Place the system close to your computer. Keep all system parts close by so they are easy to reach when you need them. 2. Connect the system to power: A.
Whippet_OG.book Page 8 Monday, August 6, 2012 11:11 AM GETTING STARTED System setup The SoundLink® Air system requires a connection to your Wi-Fi® network to receive AirPlay streamed audio. The following steps guide you through the preferred method for setting up your system. Note: For another setup method, see “Alternate setup method” on page 15. What you need: USB cable Remote control 1. Open a browser on your computer and go to http://www.Bose.com/wifisetup.
Whippet_OG.book Page 9 Monday, August 6, 2012 11:11 AM GETTING STARTED A. Plug the large connector of the provided USB cable into a USB port on your computer. B. Plug the other end into the SETUP connector on the SoundLink® Air system. B USB cable (supplied) A Note: The SETUP connector is used only for system setup functions. This connector can not be use to play audio from any device. 4. In the setup window, enter the requested information A.
Whippet_OG.book Page 10 Monday, August 6, 2012 11:11 AM GETTING STARTED B. Select your Wi-Fi network - This field should display the name of your wireless network. If you have more than one, click the triangle ( ) and select the network you want from the drop-down list. If your network name does not appear in the list or it is hidden, select Other from the drop-down list and manually set up your network C. Enter your network password - If you are using a secured network, enter your password. D.
Whippet_OG.book Page 11 Monday, August 6, 2012 11:11 AM OPERATION Power on/off To turn the system on There are two ways to turn the system on • On the remote, press the power button. • On your iPad, iPhone, iPod touch or computer running iTunes, start streaming AirPlay audio. When the system turns on, the Wi-Fi indicator changes from dim blue to bright blue, indicating that your system has a Wi-Fi connection. To turn the system off On the remote, press the power button to turn the system off.
Whippet_OG.book Page 12 Monday, August 6, 2012 11:11 AM OPERATION To listen to streamed audio: 1. Start a music app on your AirPlay compatible device or computer. Make sure it is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the SoundLink Air system. 2. To make sure the initial volume is not too loud, move the volume slider in the music app to within the lower third of the scale. 3. Tap or click the AirPlay icon and select the “SoundLink Air” (or the name you gave it) from the list of available speakers. 4.
Whippet_OG.book Page 13 Monday, August 6, 2012 11:11 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting Problem What to do System cannot connect to my network • Make sure your network password is correct. • Move the system closer to the wireless router. • Stop any other audio or video streaming. • Close the setup application, disconnect the system from your computer and AC power, and start the setup again. Refer to “Getting Started” on page 7.
Whippet_OG.book Page 14 Monday, August 6, 2012 11:11 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Replacing the remote battery When the remote stops operating or its range seems reduced, it is time to change the remote battery. WARNING: Keep the remote control battery away from children. It may cause a fire or chemical burn if mishandled. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100ºC (212ºF), or incinerate. Dispose of used batteries promptly. Replace only with a battery of the correct type and model number.
Whippet_OG.book Page 15 Monday, August 6, 2012 11:11 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Alternate setup method Using this method you can set up your SoundLink® Air System by first joining its own built-in Wi-Fi® network and then connecting to your home Wi-Fi network. Note: Before you start, disconnect power and any cables from your SoundLink Air system. 1. Place your SoundLink Air system in a location where you want to use it. 2. Bring your iPod touch, iPad, iPhone or laptop computer to the same location. 3.
Whippet_OG.book Page 16 Monday, August 6, 2012 11:11 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE 8. Select your home Wi-Fi network from the drop-down list, enter your password and tap (or click) Connect. The Wi-Fi indicator may briefly blink blue and then turn on solid blue to indicate a successful connection to your home Wi-Fi network. Blinking Blue Blue Note: Before you continue, it is recommended to check for any available software updates. See “Updating system software” on page 18. 9.
Whippet_OG.book Page 17 Monday, August 6, 2012 11:11 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE 2. Enter or change the settings.
Whippet_OG.book Page 18 Monday, August 6, 2012 11:11 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Power saving mode The power saving mode allows the system to consume only a minimum amount of power. It can be used to reduce the power consumed in your home while you are away. To switch the system to the power saving mode, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds or until the front panel indicators are off. Note: The Wi-Fi connection is discontinued when switching to the power saving mode.
Whippet_OG.book Page 19 Monday, August 6, 2012 11:11 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Alternate update method This procedure will work on either a Mac or Windows computer providing it has the Safari browser installed on its hard drive. 1. Make sure your SoundLink® Air system is connected to your Wi-Fi network. 2. On your computer, open Safari and go to: http://worldwide.bose.com/soundlinkair 3. In the upper right corner of Safari, click Bookmarks. 4. Under Collections, click Bonjour. 5.
Whippet_OG.book Page 20 Monday, August 6, 2012 11:11 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Optional battery (not included) You can purchase a battery to add portability to your SoudLink® Air system. Contact your local authorized Bose® dealer or visit www.Bose.com for assistance. To contact Bose by phone, refer to the contact list on the Quick Start Guide. To install the battery, follow the instructions included with the battery. WARNING: Only use a genuine battery from Bose or an authorized Bose dealer.
Whippet_OG.book Page 21 Monday, August 6, 2012 11:11 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Manual battery check The battery indicator is normally off to conserve battery power. To check the charge level, press and hold the remote Power button and observe the indicator color. Green: ................ 70% or more of full charge Amber: ............... 20% to 70% of full charge Flashing red: ......
Whippet_OG.book Page 22 Monday, August 6, 2012 11:11 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Performing a factory reset A factory reset clears all source, volume, and network settings from the SoundLink Air system and returns it to its original factory settings. To reset your system, press and hold the Reset button on the bottom panel for 10 seconds. When reset is complete the Wi-Fi indicator will blink amber. To reconnect with your Wi-Fi network, run the Wi-Fi setup application again.
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