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  • Page 1 Owner’ s Guide • Guía del propietario • Notice d’utilisation...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Please read this owner’s guide carefully and save it for future reference.  T helightningflashwitharrowheadsymbolwithinanequilateraltrianglealertstheusertothepresenceofuninsulated, dangerousvoltagewithinthesystemenclosurethatmaybeofsufficientmagnitudetoconstituteariskofelectricshock. Theexclamationpointwithinanequilateraltrianglealertstheusertothepresenceofimportantoperatingandmaintenance instructionsintheowner’sguide. WARNINGS: •  T oreducetheriskoffireorelectricshock,donotexposethis p roducttorainormoisture. •  D onotexposethisapparatustodrippingorsplashing,anddonotplaceobjectsfilledwithliquids,suchasvases,onor neartheapparatus.Aswithanyelectronicproducts,usecarenottospillliquidsintoanypartoftheproduct.Exposureto liquidsmaycreateafailureand/orfirehazard. • ReplaceonlywithaAA(IECLR06)alkalinebattery(orbatteries). • Donotplacenakedflamesources,suchaslightedcandles,onorneartheproduct. CAUTIONS: •  D onotmakeunauthorizedalterationstotheproduct;doingsomaycompromisesafety,regulatory c ompliance,system performance,andmayvoidthewarranty.
  • Page 3 Note:  T hisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15ofthe FCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstalla- tion.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordance withtheinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereisnoguaranteethat interferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevision reception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterfer- encebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures: • Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna. • Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver. • Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiveris c onnected. • Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp. ChangesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbyBoseCorporationcouldvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatethisequipment. Thisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCRulesandIndustryCanadalicense-exemptRSSstandard(s).Operationissubjectto thefollowingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterference received,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation. For SoundTouch™ wireless adapter: Thisequipmentshouldbeinstalledandoperatedwithaminimumdistanceof8in.(20cm)betweenthisdeviceandyourbody. ThisClassBdigitalapparatuscomplieswithCanadianICES-003. CANICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) ThisdevicecomplieswithFCCandIndustryCanadaRFradiationexposurelimitssetforthforgeneralpopulation.Itmustnotbe co-locatedorbeoperatinginconjunctionwithanyotherantennasortransmitters. Please dispose of used batteries properly,followinglocalregulations.Donotincinerate. Thissymbolmeanstheproductmustnotbediscardedashouseholdwaste,andshouldbedeliveredtoanappropriate collectionfacilityforrecycling.Properdisposalandrecyclinghelpsprotectnaturalresources,humanhealthandthe...
  • Page 4 Soundbar serial number: ______________________________________________________________ Purchase date: _______________________________________________________________________ We suggest you keep your receipt with this owner’s guide. Date of manufacture Thefourboldeddigitsintheserialnumberindicatethedateofmanufacture.Thefirstdigitistheyearof manufacture;“5”is2005or2015.Digits2-4arethemonthanddate;“001”isJanuary1and“365”isDecember31. China Importer:BoseElectronics(Shanghai)CompanyLimited,PartC,Plan9,No.353North R iyingRoad,China(Shanghai) PilotFreeTradeZone EU Importer: BoseGP,CastleblayneyRoad, C arrickmacross,Ireland Taiwan Importer:BoseTaiwanBranch,Room905,9F,WorldwideHouse,131MinShengEastRd,Section3,Taipei,Taiwan, AppStoreisaservicemarkofAppleInc. Amazon,KindleandFirearetrademarksofAmazon.com,Inc.oritsaffiliates. AndroidandGooglePlayaretrademarksofGoogleInc. Blu-rayDisc andBlu-ray aretrademarksoftheBlu-rayDiscAssociation.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction About your SoundTouch™ 120 home theater system ............ 8 System Features ......................8 SoundTouch™ ........................8 SoundTouch™ Features ....................8 Unpacking the system ......................9 Placement guidelines ......................10 Sample system placement ..................10 Setting Up the Acoustimass Module ®...
  • Page 6 Test your HDMI™-connected sources for CEC ............22 Program the remote to control your source ............23 Source selection ........................24 Select a source connected to the Bose system ............ 24 ® Select a source connected to your TV ..............24 Universal source buttons and console connectors ............
  • Page 7 Contents Bluetooth ® Pairing a Bluetooth enabled device ................28 ® Connecting to a paired Bluetooth enabled device ............29 ® Using the button ..................29 Using the Bluetooth feature on the paired device ..........29 ® Getting System Information Using the System menu ......................

  • Page 8: About Your Soundtouch™ 120 Home Theater System

    SoundTouch and Bluetooth technology. ™ ® System Features • Advanced Bose audio processing provides natural and lifelike sound. • ADAPTiQ audio calibration optimizes sound quality. ® • Display provides access to system settings and information. • HDMI connectivity allows easy setup and ensures high-quality audio from your ™...

  • Page 9: Unpacking The System

    The appropriate power cords for your region are 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. English - 9...

  • Page 10: Placement Guidelines

    Introduction Placement guidelines To avoid wireless interference, keep other wireless equipment away from the system. Place the system outside of and away from metal cabinets, away from other audio/video components and away from direct heat sources. Acoustimass • Stand the Acoustimass module on its rubber feet along the same ®...

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Acoustimass

    Setting Up the Acoustimass Module ® Attaching the rubber feet to the Acoustimass module Attach the rubber feet to the Acoustimass module to protect your floor. Turn the Acoustimass module upside down onto a soft surface to protect it from being damaged. Attach the rubber feet to the bottom of the Acoustimass module.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Acoustimass Module To Power

    Setting Up the Acoustimass Module ® Connecting the Acoustimass module to power Plug the power cord into the connector on the Acoustimass module. Plug the power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. 12 - English...

  • Page 13: Connecting The Soundbar

    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 CAUTION: Do not use any other hardware to mount the soundbar. English - 13...

  • Page 14: Setting Up The Console

    Setting Up the Console Connecting the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter Connect the adapter to the Bose link connector on the console. ® Connecting the console to your TV Use your TV’s HDMI connector labeled ARC or Audio Return Channel if available.

  • Page 15: Tvs Without An Hdmi™ Arc Connector

    If your TV does not have an HDMI ARC connector, you may need to make a secondary connection to the console with an optical, coaxial or analog stereo audio cable. Without this secondary connection, you may not hear audio from the Bose system. ®...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Console To Other Sources

    Setting Up the Console Connecting the console to other sources Connecting to HDMI™ compatible sources You can connect the console to other sources, such as a cable/satellite box, DVD or Blu-ray Disc player or game system with an HDMI cable (available separately). ™...

  • Page 17: Starting Up The System

    Starting up the System Connecting the console to power Plug the power cord into the Power connector on the console. Plug the power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. Installing the remote control’s batteries Slide open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control. Insert the two provided AA (IEC-LR6) 1.5V batteries.

  • Page 18: Powering On The System And Selecting Your Language

    Starting Up the System Powering on your system and selecting your language Press on the remote. The console powers on and 10 LANGUAGE appears on the display. Note: After first time startup, the display defaults to your last used source. Press to select your language.

  • Page 19: Running The Adaptiq ® Audio Calibration

    ADAPTiQ ® Running the ADAPTiQ audio calibration ® The ADAPTiQ audio calibration customizes the sound of the system to the acoustics of your listening area by taking five audio measurements. To perform an audio calibration, you need 10 minutes when the room is quiet. Put the ADAPTiQ headset on your head.

  • Page 20: Setting Up Soundtouch

    Follow the instructions in the app to complete setup, including creating a SoundTouch account, adding a music library and music services. ™ For more information on using SoundTouch , see page 27 or download the ™ SoundTouch wireless adapter series II owner’s guide from the Bose website. ™ 20 - English...

  • Page 21: Using The System

    SoundTouch ™ Bluetooth ® connector. Source selection See page 25. Selects a source Powers on/off the connected to Bose system ® your TV Powers on/off a selected source Navigation pad Lists recorded Displays the Internet DVR programs TV home page...

  • Page 22: Programming The Universal Remote Control

    Note: Your HDMI connected source may not support CEC. Refer to your source owner’s guide for more information. Power on the Bose system, your TV, and the source you are testing. ® Press a variety of buttons that correspond with your source’s functions.

  • Page 23: Program The Remote To Control Your Source

    Using the System Program the remote to control your source If your source does not support CEC, 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. There may be several codes for your source.

  • Page 24: Source Selection

    You can switch between sources by pressing the appropriate source button on the remote control. Before you begin, program the remote to control your source (see page 22). Select a source connected to the Bose system ® If your source is connected to the console and does not use CEC, follow this procedure to set the console to the appropriate mode and turn on the source.

  • Page 25: Using The

    Using the System Using the button This multifunction button enables you to play music on your system. • Access the SoundTouch source on your system ™ • Stream music from a connected Bluetooth enabled device ® • Access the SIDE AUX connector ), Bluetooth ( ), and the Press...

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Volume

    Programming a non-Bose remote control ® You can program a non-Bose remote control, such as your cable/satellite box remote, to control the system. 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.

  • Page 27: Using Soundtouch

    Using SoundTouch™ Accessing SoundTouch™ After you create a SoundTouch account, you are ready to enjoy SoundTouch ™ ™ your system. You can access SoundTouch through the SoundTouch app or by ™ ™ pressing on your remote control. For more information on using SoundTouch , download the SoundTouch wireless ™...

  • Page 28: Bluetooth ® Pairing A Bluetooth

    Bluetooth ® Pairing a Bluetooth enabled device ® Bluetooth wireless technology enables you to stream music from Bluetooth ® enabled smartphones, tablets, computers or other audio devices to your SoundTouch system. You can even stream music from Bluetooth enabled devices ™...

  • Page 29: Connecting To A Paired Bluetooth Enabled Device

    Bluetooth ® Connecting to a paired Bluetooth ® enabled device You can stream audio from a Bluetooth enabled device to your system. There are ® two ways to stream audio from a paired device to your SoundTouch system. ™ If there are multiple devices stored in the system’s pairing list, it may take a minute or two for the paired device to connect.

  • Page 30: Getting System Information

    Getting System Information Using the System menu Use the System menu to adjust audio levels, turn on/off features (such as AUTO OFF), change the language, set the coaxial, analog and optical inputs for a particular source, run the ADAPTiQ audio calibration, pair your Acoustimass ®...

  • Page 31: Error Messages

    SIDE AUX The source is not connected to the connector on Nothing connected the console. ERROR Call Bose customer service. Refer to the contact ® Call Bose sheet in the carton. Acoustimass module status indicator ®...

  • Page 32: Care And Maintenance

    • Increase the volume. • Plug the Acoustimass module, soundbar and console into a live AC (mains) outlet. • Insert the speaker cable into the Speaker Connections connector, not the Bose Link connector. ® cable into a connector on your TV labeled ARC •...
  • Page 33 Care and Maintenance Problem What to do Remote control • Match the + and – symbols on the batteries with the + and – mark- is inconsistent or ings inside the compartment (see page 17). does not work • Replace the battery (see page 17). •...
  • Page 34 Care and Maintenance Problem What to do Cannot complete • Connect the system to AC (mains) power. network setup • Select correct network name and enter password. • Connect the device and SoundTouch system to the same Wi-Fi ™ ® network.

  • Page 35: If Your Console Cannot Find The Acoustimass

    After correcting your problem, you must restart the ADAPTiQ audio calibration (see page 19). If you hear a different error message, call Bose customer service for further instructions. Refer to the contact sheet in the carton. English - 35...

  • Page 36: Factory Reset The System

    Care and Maintenance Factory reset the system To troubleshoot problems, reset the System menu and the ADAPTiQ audio ® calibration to the factory settings. Press on the remote control. Press until 16 FACTORY RESET appears on the display. Press 5. The system resets.

  • Page 37: Cleaning

    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 Acoustimass module ®...

  • Page 38: Appendix: Using A Computer For Setup

    Appendix: Using a Computer for Setup Important setup information • You can set up your system using a computer rather than a smartphone or tablet. • Use a computer that is on your Wi-Fi network. ® • Use a computer where your music library is stored. •...
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