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Owner’s Guide Brugervejledning Bedienungsanleitung Gebruikershandleiding Guía del usuario Käyttöohje Notice d’utilisation Manuale di istruzioni Kezelési útmutató Brukerveiledning Podręcznik użytkownika Manual do Proprietário Bruksanvisning BOSE SOLO 5 ® TV SOUND SYSTEM...
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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. 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.com/compliance...
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If you are not sure about installing the bracket, contact a qualified professional installer. Ensure the bracket is installed according to local building code. • Due to ventilation requirements, Bose does not recommend placing the product in a confined space such as in a wall cavity or in an enclosed cabinet.
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• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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The external power supply provided with the product, in accordance with the Ecodesign Requirements for Energy Related Products Directive 2009/125/EC, is in compliance with the following norms(s) or documents(s): Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1782. Manufacturer Bose Products B.V. Commercial registration number 36037901 Gorslaan 60...
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X: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this part is above the limit requirement of GB/T 26572. Taiwan Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table Equipment name: Bose Solo, Type designation: 410376 ®...
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Taiwan Importer: Bose Taiwan Branch, 9F-A1, No. 10, Section 3, Minsheng East Road, Taipei City 104, Taiwan Phone Number: +886-2-2514 7676 Mexico Importer: Bose de México, S. de R.L. de C.V., Paseo de las Palmas 405-204, Lomas de Chapultepec, 11000 México, D.F. Phone Number: +5255 (5202) 3545 The CMIIT ID is located on the back panel product label.
Adjusting the volume ....................... 22 Adjusting the bass level ....................22 Resetting the bass level ..................23 Dialogue mode ........................23 Auto-wake ..........................23 Programming a non-Bose remote control ............... 23 E N G L I S H - 9...
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No sound from a source(s) connected to your TV ..........27 No optical or coaxial connector on your TV ............27 Connect Bose Products Connect to a Bose Home Speaker or Soundbar ........... 33 Compatible products ....................33 Connect using the Bose Music app ..............33 Reconnect to a Bose Home Speaker or Soundbar ..........
I N T R O D U C T I O N About your TV sound system Your TV sound system provides clear, spacious sound from one compact soundbar. System features • Videostage® and TrueSpace® technologies deliver many of the benefits of a five-speaker home theater in a single soundbar.
*May ship with multiple power cords. The appropriate power cord for your region is supplied. Note: If part of the system is damaged, do not use it. Contact your authorized Bose® dealer or Bose customer service. Refer to the contact sheet in the carton.
Wall mounting the soundbar You can mount the soundbar on a wall. To purchase the WB-120 Wall Mount Kit, contact your local Bose® dealer or visit www.Bose.com After wall mounting and setting up the soundbar, adjust the audio for better bass sound (see page 37).
S E T T I N G U P T H E S Y S T E M Cable options Connect your TV to the soundbar using one of the two digital cable options. The optical cable is the preferred method for connection. Note: If your TV does not have an optical or coaxial connector, see “Alternate Setup”...
Inserting the plug in the wrong orientation can damage the plug and/or the connector. 1. Hold the optical cable’s plug with the Bose logo facing down. 2. Align the plug with the Optical connector on the soundbar and insert the plug carefully.
S E T T I N G U P T H E S Y S T E M Option 2: Coaxial cable Insert the other end of the coaxial cable into the Coaxial connector on the soundbar. 1 6 - E N G L I S H...
S E T T I N G U P T H E S Y S T E M Connecting to power 1. Plug the power supply into the Power connector. Mounting ring 2. Plug one end of the power cord into the power supply. 3.
S E T T I N G U P T H E S Y S T E M Turning off your TV speakers To avoid hearing distorted sound, turn off your TV speakers. Refer to your TV’s owner’s guide for more information. Powering on your soundbar 1.
U S I N G T H E S Y S T E M Remote control buttons Use the remote to control sources connected to your system, adjust the system volume, change channels, use playback functions, enable cable/satellite box functions and navigate source menus.
U S I N G T H E S Y S T E M Programming the universal remote You can program the universal remote to control your source, such as a TV, DVD/Blu-ray Disc™ player, cable/satellite box, game system or DVR, by entering the code for your source’s brand.
U S I N G T H E S Y S T E M 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: –...
U S I N G T H E S Y S T E M Switching between sources You can switch from one source to another by pressing the appropriate source button on the remote. Note: Before you begin, ensure you have correctly programmed your sources. 1.
The status indicator glows dim amber when the soundbar is off and auto-wake is enabled. 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’s owner’s guide or cable/satellite website for instructions.
Settings on the Home screen. 3. Select Bose Solo 5 system from your device list. Once paired, the Bose Solo 5 system appears connected in the device list. 4. On your Bluetooth device, play music to stream to your soundbar.
1. Press and hold for 10 seconds, until the Bluetooth indicator blinks blue. 2. On your mobile device, delete Bose Solo 5 system from the Bluetooth menu. The soundbar emits a tone and is ready to pair to a device (see page 24).
Blinking: Soundbar is muted Amber Dim: Standby, auto-wake is enabled Solid: Dialogue mode Blinking: Dialogue mode, Soundbar is muted System error: Call Bose Customer Service. Refer to the contact sheet in the carton. Bluetooth indicator Indicator activity System state Blue...
A LT E R N AT E S E T U P You may need to use an alternate setup method for the following reasons: • No sound from a source(s) connected to your TV. • No optical or coaxial connector on your TV. No sound from a source(s) connected to your TV Some TVs do not deliver sound from connected sources to the soundbar.
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A LT E R N AT E S E T U P Connecting a source to the soundbar If you do not get sound from a source, such as a DVD/Blu-ray Disc™ player, cable/ satellite box, game system or DVR, connected to your TV, connect it to the soundbar. Use only one audio cable.
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A LT E R N AT E S E T U P Connecting a source’s analog connector to the soundbar If your source does not have an optical or coaxial connector, and only has analog connectors (red and white), use a 3.5 mm to RCA stereo cable (not provided) to connect to the soundbar.
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A LT E R N AT E S E T U P Connecting two sources to the soundbar If you do not get sound from any source, such as a DVD/Blu-ray Disc™ player, cable/satellite box, game system or DVR, connected to your TV, connect it to the soundbar.
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A LT E R N AT E S E T U P Option 2 This figure shows two source connections using a coaxial cable and 3.5 mm to RCA stereo cable (not provided). Audio OUT Audio OUT Source 1 Source 2 3.5 mm to RCA stereo cable (not provided)
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A LT E R N AT E S E T U P Connecting a TV headphones connector to the soundbar If your TV only has a headphones connector, use a 3.5 mm stereo cable (not provided) to connect it to the soundbar. 1.
Notes: • Make sure that your Bose Solo 5 TV sound system is within 30 ft (9 m) of your Bose Home Speaker or Bose Soundbar. • You can connect your Bose Solo 5 TV sound system to only one product at a time.
Soundbar Power on your Bose Solo 5 TV sound system (see page 18). Your Bose Solo 5 TV sound system tries to connect to the two most recently- connected Bluetooth® devices, including your Bose Home Speaker or Bose Soundbar.
C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Troubleshooting Problem What to do No power • Secure both ends of the power cord. • Plug the power cord into a live AC (mains) outlet. •...
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Bluetooth indicator on your Bose Solo 5 TV sound system blinks blue. Speaker or Bose Make sure that your Bose Solo 5 TV sound system is within 30 ft (9 m) of Soundbar your Bose Home Speaker or Bose Soundbar.
C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Problem What to do Soundbar doesn’t Connect using the Bose Music app. You can access this option from the reconnect to Settings menu. a previously-...
• Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings. Customer service For additional help, contact Bose Customer Service. Refer to the contact sheet in the carton. Limited warranty Your system is covered by a limited warranty. Visit our website at global.Bose.com/warranty for details of the limited warranty.