Bose SoundTouch 300 SoundBar Manual

REGULATORY INFORMATION

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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
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GETTING STARTED

Building your entertainment system

The SoundTouch^® 300 soundbar is part of a modular home entertainment system, and is compatible with the optional Acoustimass^® 300 wireless bass module and Virtually Invisible^® 300 wireless surround speakers (not provided). You can wirelessly pair the bass module and surround speakers to the soundbar at any time for even richer, more immersive sound.

To purchase the bass module or surround speakers, contact your local Bose^® dealer or visit www.Bose.com

Unpacking

Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are included:

SoundTouch^® 300 soundbar

Universal remote control

AAA Battery (2)

ADAPTiQ^® headset

Power cord*

HDMI™ cable

Optical cable

*May ship with multiple power cords. Use the power cord for your region.

Note: If any part is damaged or if the glass on your soundbar is broken, do not use it. Contact your authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service.

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 and away from metal cabinets, other audio/video components and direct heat sources.

• Place the soundbar directly below (preferred) or above your TV with the speaker grille facing into the room.
• Place the soundbar on its rubber feet on a stable and level surface. For proper support, both feet must be resting on the surface. Vibration can cause the soundbar to move, particularly on smooth surfaces like marble, glass or highly polished wood.
• Keep the back side of the soundbar at least 0.4 in. (1 cm) from any other surface. Blocking the ports on this side affects acoustic performance.
• Do NOT place any objects on top of the soundbar.
• Make sure there is an AC (mains) outlet nearby.
• For best sound quality, do not place the soundbar in an enclosed cabinet or diagonally in a corner.
• If placing the soundbar in an enclosed cabinet or on a shelf or TV stand, position the front of the soundbar as close as possible to the front edge of the shelf for optimal acoustic performance.
  

Do not place the soundbar on its front, back or top when in use.

Mounting the soundbar

You can mount the soundbar on a wall. To purchase the WB-300 wall bracket, contact your local Bose^® dealer or visit www.Bose.com

Do not use any other hardware to mount the soundbar.

SETTING UP THE SOUNDBAR

Cable options

Connect the soundbar to your TV using one of two cable options:

• Option 1: HDMI™ ARC (preferred)
• Option 2: Optical

Note: The preferred option is to connect the soundbar to your TV's HDMI ARC or Audio Return Channel connector using the HDMI cable.

1. On the back of your TV, locate the HDMI IN and Audio OUT (digital) connector panels.
   Your TV's connector panel may not appear as shown. Look for the shape of the connector.
   
   Option 1: HDMI™ ARC (preferred)
   Use the HDMI cable for this connection.
   Option 2: Optical
   If your TV doesn't have an HDMI ARC connector, use the optical cable for this connection.
2. Choose an audio cable.
   Note: If your TV does not have an HDMI ARC or optical connector, see "Troubleshooting".

Connecting the soundbar to your TV

After choosing an audio cable, connect the soundbar to your TV.

Option 1: HDMI™ ARC (preferred)

1. Insert one end of the HDMI™ cable into your TV's HDMI ARC connector.
   Note: If you don't connect to your TV's HDMI ARC or Audio Return Channel connector, you won't hear audio from the soundbar. If your TV does not have an HDMI ARC connector, see "Option 2: Optical".
2. Insert the other end of the cable into the HDMI OUT TO TV (ARC) connector on the soundbar.
   

Option 2: Optical

If your TV doesn't have an HDMI™ ARC connector, use the optical cable to connect the soundbar to your TV.

Make sure you have removed the protective cap from both ends of the optical cable. Inserting the plug in the wrong orientation can damage the plug and/or the connector.

1. Insert one end of the optical cable into your TV's Optical OUT connector.
2. Hold the plug at the other end of the optical cable with the Bose^® logo facing down.
3. Align the plug with the soundbar's OPTICAL IN connector and insert the plug carefully.
   
   Note: The connector has a hinged door that swings inward when inserting the plug.
4. Firmly push the plug into the connector until you hear or feel a click.
   

Connecting to power

1. Plug one end of the power cord into the connector on the back of the soundbar.
2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a live AC (mains) outlet.
   

Installing the remote control's batteries

1. Slide open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control.
2. Insert the two provided AAA (IEC-LR3) 1.5V batteries. Match the + and – symbols on the batteries with the + and – markings inside the compartment.
3. Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.
   

Powering on the soundbar

On the remote control, press to power on the soundbar.

The soundbar powers on.

Note: The soundbar defaults to TV the first time it's powered on. Otherwise, the soundbar defaults to your last used source.

Pairing the soundbar with a bass module or surround speakers (optional)

If you've purchased the optional Acoustimass^® 300 wireless bass module or Virtually Invisible^® 300 wireless surround speakers, you can wirelessly pair them with the soundbar now or later.

Notes:

• Pairing now instead of later prevents you from having to repeat certain steps, such as running ADAPTiQ^® audio calibration.
• You'll need to pair the bass module and surround speakers separately.

1. Connect either the bass module or surround speakers to power. Refer to the Acoustimass^® 300 or Virtually Invisible^® 300 quick start guide or owner's guide.
2. On the remote control, press the SoundTouch^® button .
3. Press and hold 7 until the connectivity indicator on the soundbar blinks white.
   
   Once paired, the bass module or surround speakers emit a tone and on the soundbar glows white.
4. Repeat steps 1 – 3 until all bass modules and surround speakers are paired.
   Note: If the soundbar doesn't pair with the bass module or surround speakers, see "Troubleshooting".

FINISHING SOUNDBAR SETUP

Turning off your TV speakers

To avoid hearing distorted audio, turn off your TV speakers.

Refer to your TV owner's guide for more information.

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 remote control, you may need to use a different remote.
3. Power on the soundbar. You should hear sound coming from the soundbar.
4. Press on the remote control. You should not hear sound coming from the TV speakers or soundbar.
   Note: If you don't hear sound coming from the soundbar or do hear sound coming from your TV speakers, see "Troubleshooting".

About ADAPTiQ^® audio calibration

After setting up your soundbar and pairing the optional bass module or surround speakers, run ADAPTiQ^® audio calibration for best acoustic performance. ADAPTiQ audio calibration customizes the sound of the soundbar 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.

During ADAPTiQ audio calibration, a microphone on the top of the provided ADAPTiQ headset measures the sound characteristics of your room to determine optimal sound quality.

Running ADAPTiQ^® audio calibration

1. Insert the ADAPTiQ headset cable into the ADAPTiQ connector on the back of the soundbar.
   
   
2. Put the ADAPTiQ headset on your head.
3. On the remote control, press the SoundTouch^® button .
4. Press and hold 8 until the TV indicator and the Bluetooth indicator on the soundbar glow green.
   
   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 8 for 10 seconds.
5. Follow the voice prompts until the ADAPTiQ process is complete. If you hear an error message and are unable to complete ADAPTiQ audio calibration, see "ADAPTiQ^® audio calibration error messages".
6. Unplug the ADAPTiQ headset from the soundbar and store it in a safe place. If you later pair the optional bass module or surround speakers, move or mount the soundbar or move any furniture, run ADAPTiQ audio calibration again to ensure optimal sound quality.

SETTING UP THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL

Universal remote control buttons

Use the remote control to control sources connected to your TV or soundbar, adjust the volume and bass, change channels, use dialogue mode, use playback functions and enable cable/satellite box functions.

Programming the universal remote control

The universal remote control has four programmable source buttons ( , AUX, and ). You can program these buttons to control your TV, cable/satellite box, DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player, game system, DVR or other auxiliary source by entering the code for your source's brand. There may be several codes for your source. You may need to perform this procedure multiple times to locate the correct code.

Locate the code

1. Power on your source.
2. Locate the code for your source's brand in the Universal Remote Control Setup Guide (provided).

Enter the code

1. On the remote control, press and hold the appropriate source button (, AUX, and ) until all six source buttons glow, then release. For example, to program your TV, press and hold until all six source buttons glow, then release. The appropriate source button continues to glow.
2. On the number keypad, enter the code for your source's brand and press .

Test the code

1. Test the source for basic functions by following the instructions for your source:
   • TV: press the channel buttons. Press . The settings menu appears. Press and to navigate.
   • Cable/satellite box: press . The programming guide appears. Press and to navigate.
   • DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player: press . The settings menu appears. Press and to navigate.
   • Game system: press and to navigate through your menu.
2. Based on your source's response to basic functions:
   • Remote responds accurately: press to exit programming and save your settings.
   • Remote does not respond or does not respond accurately:
     • If your source button glows: press to move to the next code. Repeat steps 1 and 2 in "Test the code." You may need to repeat this procedure 30 or more times. If all six buttons blink three times, you have cycled through all codes for your source.
     • If your source button is off: your remote exited programming mode. Repeat steps 1 and 2 in "Enter the code" and steps 1 and 2 in "Test the code."

Note: Your source may not be compatible with universal remote controls or may not accept IR (infrared) signals. Refer to your source owner's guide for more information.

Customizing the power button

You can customize the power button on your remote control to power on/off your soundbar, TV and another source simultaneously.

1. Program your remote control to control your TV and source.
2. Press and hold and the appropriate source button simultaneously for 10 seconds until both buttons flash three times.

Resyncing your source and TV

After customizing the power button, your source and TV may become out of sync and not power on/off simultaneously. Use the following steps to resync the system.

1. Press the source button for the source that is out of sync.
2. Press to power on/off the source.
3. Press .

Your sources power on/off simultaneously.

Programming a non-Bose remote control

You can program a non-Bose remote control, such as your cable/satellite box remote, to control the soundbar. Refer to your non-Bose remote control owner's guide or cable/ satellite website for instructions.

Once programmed, the non-Bose remote controls basic functions such as power on/off and volume.

Note: The non-Bose remote must be able to send IR (infrared) signals to control the soundbar.

SETTING UP SOUNDTOUCH^®

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 the soundbar.

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.

Note: If you have already set up SoundTouch^® for another speaker, see "Add the soundbar to an existing account".

Download and install the SoundTouch^® app

On your smartphone or tablet, download the Bose^® SoundTouch^® app.

SoundTouch^® app

• Apple users: download from the App Store
  
• Android™ users: download on the Google Play™ store
  
• Amazon Kindle Fire users: download from the Amazon Appstore for Android
  

Follow the instructions in the app to complete setup, including adding the soundbar to your Wi-Fi network, creating a SoundTouch^® account, adding a music library and using music services.

Once you set up the soundbar on your home Wi-Fi network, you can control it from any smartphone or tablet on the same network.

Note: For instructions on using a computer for setup, see instructions below.

Tip: Once you set up the soundbar on your home Wi-Fi network, you can control it from any smartphone or tablet on the same network. Download the SoundTouch^® app on the smart device. You must use the same SoundTouch^® account for all devices connected to your soundbar.

SoundTouch^® Owner's Center

global.Bose.com/Support/ST300

This website provides access to the owner support center, which includes: owner's manuals, articles, tips, tutorials, a video library, and the owner community where you can post questions and answers.

Add the soundbar 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 soundbar to a new network

If your network information changes, add your soundbar to your new network. You can do this by putting your soundbar into setup mode.

1. From within the app, select > Settings > Speaker Settings and select your soundbar.
2. Select CONNECT SPEAKER. The app guides you through setup.

USING THE SOUNDTOUCH^® APP

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.
• If the preset source is your music library, make sure the computer storing your music library is on and connected to the same network as the soundbar.
• You cannot set presets to a Bluetooth stream.

Setting a preset

1. Stream music to the soundbar using the app.
2. On the remote control, press the SoundTouch^® button .
3. While the music is playing, press and hold a preset (1 – 6) on the remote control until the soundbar emits a tone.
   
   Note: For information on using the SoundTouch^® app to set and change your presets, visit global. Bose.com/Support/ST300

Playing a preset

Once you personalize your presets, press a preset on the remote control to play music.

1. On the remote control, press the SoundTouch® button .
2. Press a preset (1 – 6) on the remote control to play that preset.
   
   Note: If you don't hear music and the SoundTouch® indicator on the soundbar double blinks amber, see "Setting a preset".

USING THE SOUNDBAR

Source selection

You can switch between sources by selecting different inputs on your TV using the remote control. For information on connecting to a device paired via Bluetooth.

Notes:

• Before you begin, make sure you have correctly programmed the remote control to control your sources.
• Pressing , AUX, or on the remote control does not switch the source. It turns on the soundbar and changes the mode of the remote so that the remote can control your source's functions.

1. Press the button for the source you want to control. The source button glows.
2. Press . The source powers on.
3. If the source is connected to your TV, press and select the correct input on your TV.

Adjusting the volume

On the remote control:

• Press to increase the volume.
• Press to decrease the volume.
• Press to mute or unmute the audio.

Adjusting the bass setting

You can adjust the soundbar's bass setting using the SoundTouch^® app or the remote control.

1. On the remote control, press .
   The indicators on the soundbar glow to show the current bass setting, as shown below.

Bass setting	Indicator activity
+4
+3
+2
+1
0 (default)
-1
-2
-3
-4

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, see "Dialogue mode".

Resetting the bass setting

On the remote control, press and hold until the SoundTouch^® indicator on the soundbar blinks twice.

The bass setting resets to original factory settings.

Function buttons

The red, green, yellow and blue buttons on the remote control correspond with the color-coded function buttons on your cable/satellite box or teletext functions.

• Cable/satellite box functions: refer to your cable/satellite box owner's guide.
• Teletext functions: correspond with color-coded page numbers, headings or shortcuts on a teletext display.

Dialogue mode

Dialogue mode improves the clarity of dialogue and vocals in movies, TV programs and podcasts by adjusting the tonal balance of the system.

On the remote control, press the dialogue mode button to toggle between dialogue mode and your default audio settings.

The status indicator for the current source glows green when dialogue mode is enabled.

Note: Turning off the soundbar disables dialogue mode.

Persistent dialogue mode

You can set the system so that turning off the soundbar doesn't disable dialogue mode.

To enable or disable persistent dialogue mode, on the remote control, press and hold until the status indicator for the current source double blinks green (see "System status indicators").

Auto-wake

You can set the soundbar to power on whenever a sound signal is received. This is most useful when connecting to the TV using the optical cable, as most HDMI™ ARC connections enable this feature by default.

To toggle between auto-wake and default power settings, on the remote control, press and hold until the soundbar emits a tone. A rising tone means that auto-wake is enabled, and a falling tone means that auto-wake is disabled.

Bluetooth^® TECHNOLOGY

Bluetooth wireless technology lets you stream music from mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptop computers. Before you can stream music from a mobile device, you must pair the mobile device with the soundbar.

Choosing your pairing method

You can pair your mobile device with the soundbar using Bluetooth wireless technology or Near Field Communication (NFC).

What is NFC?
NFC uses Bluetooth technology to let two devices establish wireless communication with each other by simply tapping the devices together. Refer to your mobile device owner's guide to see if your model supports NFC.

If your mobile device does not support Bluetooth pairing via NFC or if you are unsure:	Follow the instructions for "Pairing your mobile device".
If your mobile device supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC:	Follow the instructions for "Pairing your mobile device with NFC".

Note: If your device supports Bluetooth pairing via NFC, you can use either pairing method.

Pairing your mobile device

1. On the remote control, press and hold the Bluetooth button until the Bluetooth indicator on the soundbar blinks blue.
   
   
2. On your mobile device, turn on the Bluetooth feature.
   Tip: The Bluetooth feature is usually found in the Settings menu.
3. Select your SoundTouch^® soundbar from the device list.
   
   Once paired, on the soundbar glows solid white, the soundbar emits a tone and the system's name appears connected in the device list.

Pairing your mobile device with NFC

1. With the soundbar powered on, unlock your mobile device and turn on the Bluetooth and NFC features. Refer to your mobile device owner's guide to learn more about these features.
2. Gently tap the NFC touchpoint on your mobile device to the top of the soundbar behind the Bose^® logo.
   Your mobile device may prompt you to accept pairing.
   
   Once paired, the Bluetooth indicator on the soundbar glows solid white and the soundbar emits a tone.

Connecting to a paired device

You can stream audio from a mobile device to the soundbar.

Note: If there are multiple mobile devices stored in the soundbar's pairing list, it may take a minute or two for the paired device to connect. The soundbar's Bluetooth indicator shows connection status.

1. On the remote control, press the Bluetooth button . The soundbar connects to the last mobile device that streamed to the soundbar.
2. On the mobile device, play music.

If you can't stream audio from a paired device

The soundbar may have lost the connection to the mobile device. Check the soundbar's Bluetooth indicator. If the paired device is out of range of the soundbar, move the device within range.

Disconnecting a mobile device

• Turn off the Bluetooth feature on your mobile device.
• If your mobile device supports NFC, tap the NFC touchpoint on your mobile device to the top of the soundbar behind the Bose^® logo.

Reconnecting a mobile device

• When powered on, the soundbar tries to reconnect with the most recently-connected mobile device.
  Note: The mobile device must be within range and powered on.
• If your mobile device supports NFC, tap the NFC touchpoint on your mobile device to the top of the soundbar behind the Bose^® logo.

Clearing the soundbar's pairing list

You can store up to eight paired mobile devices in the soundbar's pairing list.

1. On the remote control, press and hold the Bluetooth button for 10 seconds until the Bluetooth indicator on the soundbar double blinks white. The soundbar emits a tone.
2. Delete your SoundTouch^® 300 soundbar from the Bluetooth list on your mobile device.
   All mobile devices are cleared and the soundbar is ready to pair a new mobile device.

GETTING SYSTEM INFORMATION

System status indicators

The front of the soundbar has a series of indicators that show system status.

Wi-Fi^® indicator

Shows the Wi-Fi connection status of the system.

Indicator activity	System state
Blinking white	Connecting to Wi-Fi network
Solid white (dim)	Power saving mode and connected to Wi-Fi network
Solid white (bright)	System is on and connected to Wi-Fi network
Amber	System is in setup mode

TV indicator

Shows the connection status of the TV source and all sources connected to your TV or the soundbar.

Indicator activity	System state
White	TV, AUX, or is selected as the current source
Solid green	TV, AUX, or is selected as the current source and dialogue mode is enabled
Double blink green	TV, AUX, or is selected as the current source and persistent dialogue mode is enabled.

SoundTouch^® indicator

Indicator activity	System state
Blinking white	Connecting to a SoundTouch® source
Solid white	System is playing a SoundTouch® source
Solid amber	• Station or library not found • Invalid account • General error • Station or service unavailable
Double blink amber	• Preset empty • Skip limit reached
Solid green	SoundTouch® is selected as the current source and dialogue mode is enabled
Double blink green	SoundTouch® is selected as the current source and persistent dialogue mode is enabled.

Bluetooth indicator

Shows the connection status for mobile devices paired via Bluetooth.

Indicator activity	System state
Blinking blue	Ready to connect
Blinking white	Connecting
Double blink white	Pairing list cleared
Solid white	Connected
Solid green	Connected and dialogue mode is enabled
Double blink green	Connected and persistent dialogue mode is enabled.

Connectivity indicator

Shows the connection status between the soundbar and the optional Acoustimass^® 300 wireless bass module or Virtually Invisible^® 300 wireless surround speakers.

Indicator activity	System state
Blinking white	Connecting
Solid white	Connected to the bass module, surround speakers or both
Solid amber	Disconnected from the bass module, surround speakers or both
Blinking amber	Both surround speakers are set to the same channel, such as L (left) or R (right)

ADVANCED FEATURES

Updating system software

The SoundTouch^® app alerts you when a software update is available for the soundbar. You can update the system software using the app or the remote control.

1. On the remote control, press the SoundTouch^® button .
2. Press and hold the Closed Captioning button until the Wi-Fi indicator , TV indicator , SoundTouch^® indicator and Bluetooth indicator on the soundbar blink white.
   
   The soundbar restarts when the update is complete.
   Note: The update may take up to several minutes.

Disabling Wi-Fi capability

Disabling Wi-Fi also disables the Bluetooth feature.

1. On the remote control, press the SoundTouch^® button .
2. Press and hold O until the Wi-Fi indicator , TV indicator , SoundTouch^® indicator and Bluetooth indicator on the soundbar blink white.
   
   When Wi-Fi is disabled, on the soundbar turns off.

Re-enabling Wi-Fi capability

Re-enabling Wi-Fi also re-enables the Bluetooth feature.

1. On the remote control, press the SoundTouch^® button .
2. Press and hold O until , , and on the soundbar blink white.

Resetting the soundbar

Factory reset clears all source, volume, network and ADAPTiQ^® audio calibration settings from the soundbar and returns it to original factory settings.

1. On the remote control, press the SoundTouch^® button .
2. Press and hold the TeleText button for 10 seconds until the Wi-Fi indicator , TV indicator , SoundTouch^® indicator and Bluetooth indicator on the soundbar blink white.
   
   The soundbar restarts and on the soundbar glows amber (setup mode) when the reset is complete.
3. To restore the soundbar's network and audio settings:
   • Launch the SoundTouch^® app on your smartphone or tablet and add the system to your network.
   • Run ADAPTiQ audio calibration.

ALTERNATE SETUP

Alternate setup methods

You may need to use an alternate setup method to resolve the following problems:

Symptom	Solution
No available HDMI™ inputs on your TV for sources	Follow the instructions for "Connecting a source to the soundbar".
No sound or poor sound quality from a source connected to your TV	Follow the instructions for "Playing audio directly from a source connected to the soundbar".
Can't set up the SoundTouch® app on a smartphone or tablet	Follow the instructions for "Setting up your soundbar using a computer".

Connecting a source to the soundbar

Some TVs have too few HDMI inputs for all of your sources.

If the soundbar is connected to your TV's HDMI ARC connector, you can resolve this problem by connecting one source to the soundbar's HDMI IN connector with a s econd HDMI cable (not provided).

Note: Make sure that the soundbar is connected to your TV's HDMI ARC connector before connecting a source to the soundbar. If the soundbar is connected to your TV's optical connector only, you won't see video from the source.

1. Insert one end of an HDMI cable into your source's HDMI (OUT) connector.
2. Insert the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI IN connector on the back of the soundbar.
   
   
3. Program the universal remote control to control your source.
4. Select your source using the remote control.
   Note: You must select the TV input to which the soundbar is connected.

Playing audio directly from a source connected to the soundbar

Some TVs don't deliver audio from connected sources to the soundbar. Other TVs reduce the quality of surround sound audio from connected sources before delivering it to the soundbar.

This can cause you to hear no sound or poor sound quality from a source connected to your TV.

To resolve these problems, you can connect the source to the soundbar's HDMI IN connector and select the appropriates ettings in the SoundTouch^® app to play surround sound audio directly from the source.

1. Connect a source to the soundbar (see "Connecting a source to the soundbar").
2. Select the appropriate system settings in the SoundTouch® app to play surround sound audio directly from the source. For more information, visit global. Bose.com/Support/ST300

Setting up your soundbar using a computer

You can set up your soundbar using a computer rather than a smartphone or tablet.

Before you begin

• Position your soundbar 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 part at your local electronics store.
• The USB connector on the back of your soundbar is for computer setup only. The USB connector is not designed to charge smartphones, tablets, similar devices or the soundbar itself.

Computer Setup
During setup, the app prompts you to temporarily connect the USB cable from the computer to your soundbar. Do not connect the USB cable until the app instructs you to do so.

1. Plug the power cord into an AC (mains) power outlet.
2. On your computer, open a browser and go to:
   global. Bose.com/Support/ST300
   Tip: Use the computer where your music library is stored.
3. Download and run the SoundTouch^® app. The app guides you through setup.
4. After setup is complete, disconnect the USB cable from your computer and from your soundbar. Move your soundbar to its permanent location.

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.com/Support/ST300
• Contact Bose customer service.

Limited warranty

Your system is covered by a limited warranty. Details of the limited warranty are provided on the product registration card that is in the carton. Please refer to the card for instructions on how to register. 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.nz/warranty for details of the Australia and New Zealand warranty.

Technical information

Input power rating:

100-240V 50/60 Hz, 65W

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you experience problems with your soundbar:

• Connect the soundbar and optional bass module or surround speakers to AC (mains) power.
• Secure all cables.
• Verify the state of the system status indicators.
• Move the soundbar and optional bass module or surround speakers away from possible interference (wireless routers, cordless phones, televisions, microwaves, etc.).
• Move the soundbar within the recommended range of your wireless router or mobile device for proper operation.
• Place the soundbar according to the placement guidelines.

If you could not resolve your issue, see the table below to identify symptoms and solutions to common problems. If you are unable to resolve your issue, contact Bose customer service.

Common solutions

The following table lists symptoms and possible solutions to common problems.

Symptom	Solution
No HDMI™ ARC or optical connector on your TV	Connect to your TV using an audio converter and separate audio cable, such as a coaxial, 3.5 mm or analog stereo cable (not provided). The type of converter and cable you need depends on the audio output connectors available on your TV.
No power	Unplug the power cords for the soundbar and optional bass module or surround speakers, wait 15 seconds and plug them firmly into a live AC (mains) outlet. Use the remote control to power on the soundbar.
Remote control is inconsistent or does not work	Point the remote control at the soundbar, making sure that there are no objects in the way. Match the + and – symbols on the batteries with the + and – markings inside the compartment. Replace the batteries. Press the volume button on the remote control and see if the correct source button flashes. If you have programmed the remote control to control your source: Point the remote control at the appropriate source. Make sure you have entered the correct code for your source's brand. Program the remote control with another code.
Soundbar doesn't pair with Acoustimass® 300 wireless bass module or Virtually Invisible® 300 wireless surround speakers	Unplug the power cords for the soundbar, bass module and surround speakers, wait 15 seconds and plug them firmly into a live AC (mains) outlet. Repeat the pairing process. Connect the bass module to the soundbar using a 3.5 mm stereo cable (refer to the Acoustimass® 300 owner's guide online). 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. You can also purchase this part at your local electronics store.
Intermittent or no audio	Unmute the soundbar. Increase the volume. Unplug the power cords for the soundbar and optional bass module or surround speakers, wait 15 seconds and plug them firmly into a live AC (mains) outlet. Make sure 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. If the soundbar is connected to your TV's HDMI ARC connector, make sure that Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) is enabled in your TV system menu. Your TV may refer to CEC by a different name. For more information, refer to your TV owner's guide. Disconnect the soundbar's HDMI cable from your TV's HDMI ARC connector and reconnect it. Turn off your TV speakers (refer to your TV owner's guide). Insert the optical cable into a connector on your TV labeled Output or OUT, not Input or IN. If your source is connected to your TV: Select the correct TV input. Make sure that your TV can output audio from connected sources and that audio output is enabled (refer to your TV owner's guide). Connect your source to the soundbar and select the appropriate settings in the SoundTouch® app to play surround sound audio directly from the source.
Sound is coming from your TV speaker	Make sure 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. Turn off your TV speakers (refer to your TV owner's guide). If the soundbar is connected to your TV's HDMI ARC connector, make sure that Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) is enabled in your TV system menu. Your TV may refer to CEC by a different name. For more information, refer to your TV owner's guide. Disconnect the soundbar's HDMI cable from your TV's HDMI ARC connector and reconnect it. Decrease your TV volume to its lowest setting. Connect to the soundbar using both the HDMI cable and the optical cable.
Poor or distorted sound	Test different sources if available. Remove all protective films from the optional bass module or surround speakers. Run ADAPTiQ® audio calibration. Make sure that your TV can output surround sound audio (refer to your TV owner's guide). If it can't, connect your source to the soundbar and select the appropriate settings in the SoundTouch® app to play surround sound audio directly from the source.
Bass is too heavy or low	Adjust the bass level of the soundbar. Run ADAPTiQ® audio calibration.
No available HDMI™ inputs on your TV for sources	If the soundbar is connected to your TV's HDMI ARC connector, connect a source to the soundbar.
Soundbar doesn't play audio from the correct source or selects the incorrect source after a delay	Set CEC to Alternate On: Within the SoundTouch® app, select > Settings > Speaker Settings. Select your soundbar. Select Advanced Setup > HDMI-CEC > Alternate On. Disable CEC on your source (refer to your source's owner's guide for more information). Connect to the soundbar using both the HDMI cable and the optical cable.
No video from a source connected to the soundbar's HDMI IN connector	• Select the TV input to which the soundbar is connected. • Make sure that the soundbar's HDMI cable is inserted into a connector on your TV labeled ARC or Audio Return Channel. Do not plug a source into the soundbar's HDMI IN connector when connecting to your TV using the optical cable. • Unplug the power cords for the soundbar and your source, wait 15 seconds and plug them firmly into a live AC (mains) outlet.
Can't complete network setup	Select correct network name and enter password (case-sensitive). Connect the device and soundbar to the same Wi-Fi network. Enable Wi-Fi on the device (mobile or computer) you are using for setup. Close other open applications. If using a computer for setup, check firewall settings to make sure that the SoundTouch® app and SoundTouch® Music Server are allowed programs. Restart your mobile device, or computer, and router. If your router supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, make sure both the device (mobile or computer) and soundbar are connecting to the same band. Uninstall the app, reset the soundbar and restart setup.
Can't connect to network	If your network information has changed or to connect your system to another network, see Connect the soundbar to a new network. Connect to the network using an Ethernet cable.
Soundbar doesn't pair with mobile device	On your mobile device: Turn the Bluetooth feature on and then off. Delete your SoundTouch® 300 soundbar from the Bluetooth list. Pair again. Move your device closer to the soundbar and away from any interference or obstructions. Pair a different mobile device. Visit: global. Bose.com/Support/ST300 to see how-to videos. Clear the soundbar's pairing list: On the remote control, press and hold for 10 seconds until the Bluetooth indicator on the soundbar double blinks white. Delete your SoundTouch® 300 soundbar from the Bluetooth list on your mobile device. Pair again.
Soundbar doesn't pair with NFC- enabled device	Make sure your mobile device supports NFC. Unlock your mobile device and turn on the Bluetooth and NFC features. Tap the NFC touchpoint on your mobile device to the top of the soundbar behind the Bose® logo.

ADAPTiQ^® audio calibration error messages

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. Make sure the microphone opening on the top of ADAPTiQ headset is not blocked. Your ADAPTiQ headset may be damaged. Contact Bose® customer service for replacement parts.
2	The room is too loud	Restart ADAPTiQ audio calibration when the room is quiet.
3	The ADAPTiQ headset is too close to the speakers	Move the ADAPTiQ headset farther away from the speakers.
4	The listening locations are too similar	Move 1 – 2 ft. (.3 –.6 m) away from your previous listening location.
5	The ADAPTiQ headset cannot take measurements due to movement	Hold your head still.

After correcting your problem, you must restart ADAPTiQ audio calibration.

If you hear a different error message, contact Bose^® customer service.

Videos

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Documents / Resources

References

• Bose European Union Regulatory and Compliance Information
• Patents - DTS
• Third Party Licenses | Spotify for Developers
• Bose | Feel More, Do More | Headphones, Speakers, Wearables
• Product warranty
• Product warranty
• SoundTouch 300 Soundbar

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