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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. WARNINGS/CAUTIONS 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 in just 2 hours and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from children.
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 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. • The product label can be located on the back or bottom of the system. Contains small parts which may be a choking hazard. Not suitable for children under age 3.
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.
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CONTENTS Carton Contents What’s in the carton.......................................................................................................... 9 Initial Setup Placement guidelines........................................................................................................ 10 Connect the speaker to power...................................................................................... 11 Speaker Controls Power on the speaker.......................................................
CONTENTS Messages on the Display Display icons......................................................................................................................... 22 Advanced Features Update software.................................................................................................................. 23 Disable Wi-Fi capability................................................................................................... 23 Re-enable Wi-Fi capability................................
C A R TO N CO N T E N TS What’s in the carton Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are included. SoundTouch® 30 series III wireless speaker Remote control Power cord* *May ship with multiple power cords. Use the power cord for your region. Note: If part of the speaker is damaged, do not use it. Contact your authorized Bose® dealer or Bose customer service. Visit: global.Bose.com/Support/ST30III for contact information.
INITIAL SETUP Placement guidelines To avoid interference, keep other wireless equipment 1 – 3 ft. (0.3 – 0.9 m) away from your speaker. Place your speaker outside and away from metal cabinets and direct heat sources. • Place your speaker on its rubber base on a stable and level surface. • Do NOT place your speaker on top of audio/video equipment (receivers, TVs, etc.), or any other object that may generate heat. Heat generated by these items may result in poor speaker performance.
I nitial S etup Connect the speaker to power Before you set up the speaker on your network, connect the speaker to power. 1. Plug the power cord into the connector on the speaker. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC (mains) power outlet.
SPEAKER CONTROLS Power on the speaker On the button pad or the remote control, press Tip: You can also press a preset or . to power on the speaker. Control buttons The speaker controls are on the button pad and on the remote control. Tip: You can also control the speaker using the SoundTouch® app. • Button pad: Power on the speaker, set and play your presets, adjust the volume, and activate the Bluetooth and auxiliary sources.
S O U N DTO U C H A P P S E T U P The SoundTouch® app lets you set up and control SoundTouch® from your smartphone, tablet or computer. Using the app, your smart device acts as a remote for your speaker. From the app, you can manage your SoundTouch® settings, add music services, explore local and global Internet radio stations, set and change presets and stream music. New features are added periodically.
E X I ST I N G S O U N DTO U C H ® U S E R S Add the speaker to an existing account If you have already set up SoundTouch® on another speaker, you do not need to download the SoundTouch® app again. From within the app, select > Settings > Add or Reconnect Speaker. The app guides you through setup. Connect the speaker to a new network If your network information changes, add your speaker to your new network. You can do this by putting your speaker into setup mode. 1.
P R E S E T P E R S O N A L I Z AT I O N You can personalize six presets to your favorite streaming music services, stations, playlists, artists, albums or songs from your music library. You can access your music, at any time, with a simple touch of a button using the SoundTouch® app. Before using presets, note the following: • You can set presets from the app and the remote control.
P R E S E T P E R S O N A L I Z AT I O N Play a preset Once you personalize your presets, press a preset on the button pad or on the remote control to play music. Note: For information on using the SoundTouch® app to play your presets, visit global.Bose.
B LU E T O OT H ® T E C H N O LO G Y Bluetooth wireless technology lets you stream music from Bluetooth smartphones, tablets, computers or other devices to your speaker. Before you can stream music from a mobile device, you must connect the mobile device with your speaker. Connect your mobile device 1. O n the speaker’s button pad or remote control, press and release “Ready to connect” appears on the display. Tip: You can also press and hold until for two seconds to connect a device.
B LU E T O OT H ® T E C H N O LO G Y 2. On your mobile device, turn on the Bluetooth feature. Tip: The Bluetooth menu is usually found in the Settings menu. 3. Select your SoundTouch® speaker from the mobile device list. Note: Look for the name you entered for your speaker in the SoundTouch® app. If you didn’t name your speaker, the default name appears. Once connected, your SoundTouch® speaker’s name appears in the device list.
B LU E T O OT H ® T E C H N O LO G Y Reconnect a mobile device n the speaker’s button pad or remote control, press and release O Bluetooth pairing message appears on the display. until a Your speaker tries to reconnect with the most recently connected mobile device. Note: The mobile device must be within 30 ft. (9 m) of the speaker and powered on. Connect using the Bluetooth feature on your mobile device 1. On your mobile device, turn on the Bluetooth feature.
WIRED CONNECTIONS Connect to the AUX connector You can connect the audio output of a smartphone, tablet, computer or other type of audio device to your speaker’s AUX connector. The AUX connector accepts a 3.5 mm stereo cable plug (not provided). 1. Using a stereo cable, connect your audio device to the the speaker. connector on 2. On the speaker’s button pad or remote control, press and release appears on the display. 3. Start playing music on the mobile device.
W I - F I ® I N D I C AT O R The front of the speaker has an indicator that shows Wi-Fi status. Lights under the indicator glow according to speaker state. Wi-Fi indicator Wi-Fi status Indicator activity State Blinking white Searching for Wi-Fi network. Solid white (dim) Power-saving mode and connected to Wi-Fi network. Solid white (bright) Speaker is on and connected to Wi-Fi network. Solid amber Speaker is in setup mode.
M E S S A G E S O N T H E D I S P L AY The display shows speaker information and icons, and may include album or artist. Display icons Display icon Description Searching for Wi-Fi network. Volume is being adjusted. Music library is playing. Multi-room audio is active. Auxiliary mode is active. Bluetooth source is active. Preset is selected. Skipping forward to the next track. Skipping backward to the previous track. Audio is paused. Audio is stopped.
A D VA N C E D F E AT U R E S Update software The SoundTouch® app alerts you when a software update is available, at which time you can update the software using the app. You can also update software using the button pad. 1. Power on the speaker. 2. On the button pad, press and hold and – (five seconds). Disable Wi-Fi capability 1. Power on the speaker. 2. On the button pad, press and hold and – (five seconds). The Wi-Fi indicator turns off when Wi-Fi is disabled.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Clean the speaker • Clean the surface of your speaker with a soft, dry cloth. • Do not use any sprays near your speaker. 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 using your speaker, visit: global.Bose.com/Support/ST30III Limited warranty Your speaker is covered by a limited warranty. Visit our website at global.Bose.
C are and M aintenance Replace the remote control battery WARNING: 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. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the remote control and keep it away from children.
T R O U B L E S H O OT I N G If you experience problems with your speaker: • Connect your speaker to AC (mains) power. • Secure all cables. • Verify the state of the status indicators (see page 21). • Move your speaker and mobile device away from possible interference (wireless routers, cordless phones, televisions, microwaves, etc.). • Move your speaker within the recommended range of your wireless router or mobile device for proper operation.
T roubleshooting Symptom Solution Cannot connect to network If your network information has changed or to connect your speaker to another network, see page 14. Intermittent or no audio • Stop other audio or video streaming applications. • Unmute or increase the volume on your speaker and mobile device. • Unplug the power cord; reconnect after one minute. • Restart your mobile device or computer and your router.
T roubleshooting Reset your speaker Factory reset clears all source, volume, and network settings and returns the speaker to original factory settings. 1. Power on the speaker. 2. On the button pad, press and hold and – (10 seconds). The speaker restarts, and the Wi-Fi indicator glows amber (setup mode). 3. Open the SoundTouch® app on your smartphone or tablet and add the speaker to your network (see page 14).
APPENDIX: COMPUTER SETUP Set up your speaker using a computer You can set up your speaker using a computer rather than a smartphone or tablet. Before you begin • Position your speaker next to your computer. • Make sure your computer is on your Wi-Fi network. • Obtain a USB A to USB Micro B cable (not provided). Notes: • A USB A to USB Micro B cable is commonly used for charging mobile devices. You can also purchase this at your local electronics store.
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