SURROUND SPEAKERS
IMPORTA N T SA F ET Y I N STR UCT 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.
R EG U L ATORY I N FOR M AT IO N NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
R EG U L ATORY I N FOR M AT IO N Management Regulation for Low-power Radio-frequency Devices Article XII According to “Management Regulation for Low-power Radio-frequency Devices” without permission granted by the NCC, any company, enterprise, or user is not allowed to change frequency, enhance transmitting power or alter original characteristic as well as performance to an approved low power radio-frequency devices.
R EG U L ATORY I N FOR M AT IO N Please complete and retain for your records The serial and model numbers are located on the bottom of the surround speakers. Serial number: _____________________________________________________________________ Model number: _____________________________________________________________________ Please keep your receipt with your owner’s guide. Now is a good time to register your Bose product. You can easily do this by going to http://global.Bose.
CON T EN TS WHAT’S IN THE CARTON Contents.............................................................................................................................. 8 SYSTEM PLACEMENT Recommendations.......................................................................................................... 9 Mount the speakers................................................................................................ 10 WIRELESS RECEIVER SETUP Connect the adapters.................................
CON T EN TS CARE AND MAINTENANCE Clean the Surround Speakers..................................................................................... 22 Replacement parts and accessories......................................................................... 22 Limited warranty.............................................................................................................. 22 TROUBLESHOOTING Try these solutions first................................................................................
W HAT’S IN T HE CA RTON CONTENTS Confirm that the following parts are included: Bose® Surround Speakers (2) Wireless receiver (2) AC2 adapter (2) Power cord (2)* Phillips-head screwdriver Two-pin speaker cable (2) *May ship with multiple power cords. Use the power cord for your region. NOTE: If any part of the product is damaged, do NOT use it. Contact your authorized Bose® dealer or Bose customer service. Visit: worldwide.Bose.
SYSTEM P L ACEM EN T RECOMMENDATIONS To avoid wireless interference, keep other wireless equipment 1 – 3 ft. (0.3 – 0.9 m) away from the wireless receivers. Place the speakers and wireless receivers outside and away from metal cabinets, other audio/video components and direct heat sources. COMPONENT PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Place the speakers on their rubber feet on a stable and level surface. Place the speakers at ear height or higher in the back of the room.
System P lacement Mount the speakers You can mount the speakers on wall brackets, ceiling mounts, floor stands or table stands. To purchase these accessories, visit Bose.com or contact your local Bose® dealer. CAUTION: Only use Bose hardware to mount the speakers. Using unauthorized mounts may damage your Bose system and its components.
W IR EL ESS R ECEIV ER SET U P CONNECT THE ADAPTERS 1. Using the screwdriver, turn the screws to the left (counter-clockwise) to loosen the wire terminals. 2. Insert the red, stripped end of the two-pin cable marked H into the red H terminal. 3. Insert the black, stripped end of the two-pin cable into the silver z terminal. NOTE: Be sure to only insert the stripped and tinned portions of each exposed wire to avoid clamping the wire’s insulation. 4.
W IR ireless EL ESS R ECEIV eceiver ER SET Setup UP IDENTIFY SWITCH SETTINGS ON THE WIRELESS RECEIVERS The speakers connect to wireless receivers to communicate with your Bose® Soundbar 500, Bose Soundbar 700 or SoundTouch® 300 soundbar. The receivers come preset to a left and right channel out of the box. You can use the switch on the front of the receiver to adjust the channel settings. 1. Confirm that the switch on one wireless receiver is set to L (left). 2.
P OW ER CONNECT THE SURROUND SPEAKERS TO POWER 1. Connect the power cord to the wireless receiver. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC (mains) power outlet. 3. Repeat steps 1 – 2 to connect the other speaker to power.
CON N ECT TO A SOUN D BA R CHOOSE YOUR CONNECTION METHOD The way you connect the surround speakers depends on your soundbar. Choose your connection method from the table below. SOUNDBAR CONNECTION METHOD Connect using the Bose Music app (see page 15). Bose® Soundbar 500 or Bose Soundbar 700 SoundTouch® 300 soundbar NOTE: If you can’t access or have trouble connecting using the Bose Music app, see “ Troubleshooting” on page 23. Connect using the your soundbars remote (see page 16).
Connect to a soundbar CONNECT USING THE BOSE® MUSIC APP 1. In the Bose Music app, from the My Bose screen, select your soundbar. 2. Tap the soundbar image in the bottom-right corner of the screen. 3. Tap Settings > Accessory Speakers > Add Bose Accessory Speakers. Follow the app instructions. New to the Bose Music app? 1. On your mobile device, download the Bose Music app. 2. Follow the app instructions NOTE: For support information related to the Bose Music app, visit: global.Bose.
Connect to a soundbar CONNECT USING THE SOUNDTOUCH® 300 REMOTE 1. On your soundbar’s remote, press the SoundTouch® button e. 2. Press and hold k until the connectivity l light on the soundbar blinks white. Once connected, you hear a tone. The light on the back of the wireless receivers and l on the soundbar glow white. NOTES: Connecting may take several minutes. If the surround speakers don’t connect to the soundbar, see “Troubleshooting” on page 23.
A DA P TI Q ® AUD I O CA L I BR AT I O N After setting up the surround speakers and connecting with the 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.
ADA P TI Q® Audio Calibration RUN ADAPTIQ AUDIO CALIBRATION USING THE BOSE® MUSIC APP Initial setup After you connect the surround speakers to your soundbar, the Bose Music app prompts you to run ADAPTiQ audio calibration. Follow the app instructions. Use the Settings menu If you later connect the optional Bose Bass Module 500, Bose Bass Module 700 or Acoustimass® 300 bass module, or move the speakers or move any furniture, run ADAPTiQ audio calibration to ensure optimal sound quality. 1.
ADA P TI Q® Audio Calibration RUN ADAPTIQ AUDIO CALIBRATION USING THE SOUNDTOUCH® 300 REMOTE 1. Insert the ADAPTiQ headset cable into the a connector on the back of the SoundTouch® 300 soundbar. ADAPTiQ 2. Put on the ADAPTiQ headset.
ADA P TI Q® Audio Calibration 3. On your soundbar’s remote, press the SoundTouch® button e. 4. Press and hold f until the TV light g and the Bluetooth light l on the soundbar glow green. ADAPTiQ audio calibration begins. NOTE: If you don’t hear your language, press d and c on the navigation pad to cycle through languages. To reset the language, press and hold f for 10 seconds. 5. Follow the voice prompts until the ADAPTiQ process is complete.
SU R R OUN D SP EA KER STAT U S STATUS LIGHT The light on the front of the wireless receiver shows system s tatus.
CA R E A N D M A IN T EN A N CE CLEAN THE SURROUND SPEAKERS Clean the exterior of the surround speakers with a soft, dry cloth. CAUTIONS: Do NOT allow liquids to spill onto the surround speakers or into any openings. Do NOT use any sprays near the surround speakers. Do NOT use any solvents, chemicals or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives. Do NOT allow objects to drop into any openings.
T R OUBL ESHOOTI N G TRY THESE SOLUTIONS FIRST If you experience problems with the surround speakers: Unplug the power cords for the wireless receivers and soundbar, wait 30 seconds and plug them firmly into a live AC (mains) outlet. Secure all cables. Check the wireless receiver status light (see page 21). Move the surround speakers and soundbar away from possible interference (wireless routers, cordless phones, televisions, microwaves, etc.).
T R OUBL ESHOOTI N G SYMPTOM SOLUTION Unmute the system. Increase the volume. Confirm that the soundbar is playing audio. If not, refer to your soundbar owner's guide for troubleshooting. Bose Soundbar 500: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/SB500 Bose Soundbar 700: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/SB700 SoundTouch® 300 soundbar: global.Bose.com/Support/ST300 Intermittent or no audio Confirm that the status light is solid white, indicating that the surround speakers are connected to the soundbar (see page 21).
T R OUBL ESHOOTI N G UNABLE TO COMPLETE ADAPTIQ® AUDIO CALIBRATION WITH YOUR SOUNDTOUCH® 300 SOUNDBAR If you can't complete ADAPTiQ audio calibration with your SoundTouch® 300 soundbar, listen to the voice prompts for the following error messages: ERROR MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO The microphone on the ADAPTiQ headset can't detect sound. Secure all cables. 1 Disconnect the ADAPTiQ headset cable and reconnect it firmly into the soundbar’s a connector.
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