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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. Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2.
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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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Taiwan Importer: Bose Taiwan Branch, 9F-A1, No.10, Section 3, Minsheng East Road, Taipei City 104, Taiwan Phone Number: 886 2 2514 7977 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: 001 800 900 2673 U.S.
C O N T E N T S Getting Started Unpacking ..........................Placement guidelines ....................... 9 Cable options ........................10 Connecting the SoundTouch® Wireless Link to your audio system ....11 Option 1: Optical......................11 Option 2: AUX ......................12 Option 3: Analog ......................
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C O N T E N T S Connecting a Cabled Device Using a cable to connect a mobile device ............... 22 Getting System Information Status indicators ........................ 23 Wi-Fi® indicator ......................24 Bluetooth® indicator....................24 Advanced Features Disabling Wi-Fi® capability ..................... 25 Re-enabling Wi-Fi®...
If any part of the product appears to be damaged, do not attempt to use it. Contact your authorized Bose dealer immediately or Bose customer service. Refer to the contact sheet in the carton. 8 - E N G L I S H...
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Placement guidelines To avoid interference, keep other wireless equipment 1 – 3 ft. (0.3 – 0.9 m) away from your SoundTouch® Wireless Link. Place your SoundTouch® Wireless Link outside and away from metal cabinets, and direct heat sources.
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Cable options Connect your SoundTouch® Wireless Link to your audio system using one of three cable options. The optical to mini-optical cable is the preferred method for connection. Note: Your product ships with three cables.
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Connecting the SoundTouch Wireless Link ® to your audio system After connecting your audio system, connect the other end of the audio cable to your SoundTouch® Wireless Link. Note: Use only one connection option.
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Option 2: AUX To make an AUX connection, use the 3.5 mm stereo cable. 1. Insert one end of the cable into the 3.5 mm AUX IN connector on your audio system. 2.
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Option 3: Analog To make an analog connection, connect the 3.5 mm female to RCA cable to the 3.5 mm stereo cable. 1. Insert the analog ends of the cable into the RCA (red and white) connectors on your audio system.
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Connecting to AC power 1. Plug the power cord into the connector. 2. Plug the other end into a live AC power (mains) outlet. Note: If necessary, attach the AC power adapter for your region. 1 4 - E N G L I S H...
S E T T I N G U P S O U N D T O U C H ® 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 SoundTouch®...
S E T T I N G U P S O U N D T O U C H ® Download and install the SoundTouch ® On your smartphone or tablet, download the Bose® SoundTouch® controller app. Bose SoundTouch ®...
S E T T I N G U P S O U N D T O U C H ® Adding the SoundTouch Wireless Link ® to an existing account If you have already set up SoundTouch® on another system, you do not need to download the SoundTouch®...
After you set up the SoundTouch® app, you are ready to stream music and personalize your Presets. Getting help global.Bose.com/Support/STWL 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.
P E R S O N A L I Z I N G Y O U R P R E S E T S How Presets work 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®...
B L U E T O O T H ® T E C H N O L O G Y Bluetooth® wireless technology lets you stream music from Bluetooth smartphones, tablets, computers or other devices to your SoundTouch® Wireless Link. Before you can stream music from a mobile device, you must pair the mobile device with your SoundTouch®...
B L U E T O O T H ® T E C H N O L O G Y Disconnecting a mobile device Turn off the Bluetooth® feature on your mobile device. Reconnecting a mobile device Press the Bluetooth button . The Bluetooth indicator blinks white. Your SoundTouch®...
C O N N E C T I N G A C A B L E D D E V I C E Using a cable to connect a mobile device The AUX connector accepts a 3.5 mm stereo cable plug (second cable not provided). 1.
G E T T I N G S Y S T E M I N F O R M AT I O N Status indicators The front of your SoundTouch® Wireless Link has a series of indicators that show system status.
Solid white (bright) System is on and connected to Wi-Fi network Solid amber System is in setup mode Blinking fast amber Firmware error - Contact Bose customer service Networking disabled Bluetooth® indicator Indicator activity System state Slow blinking white Ready to connect...
A D VA N C E D F E AT U R E S Disabling Wi-Fi capability ® Disabling Wi-Fi® also disables the Bluetooth® feature. 1. Press and hold the Control button (8 – 10 seconds). 2. When the Wi-Fi indicator turns off, release the Control button. Re-enabling Wi-Fi capability ®...
For additional help using your SoundTouch® Wireless Link: • Visit global.Bose.com/Support/STWL • Contact Bose customer service. Refer to the contact sheet in the carton. Limited warranty information Your SoundTouch® Wireless Link is covered by a limited warranty. Details of the limited warranty are provided on the warranty card in the carton.
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.
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• If your SoundTouch® Wireless Link is on top of audio/video equipment ( receivers, TVs, etc.), or any other object that may generate heat, move your SoundTouch Wireless Link to another location. • Restart your mobile device or computer and your router.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Resetting your SoundTouch Wireless Link ® Factory reset clears all source and network settings from your SoundTouch® Wireless Link and returns it to original factory settings. Your SoundTouch®...
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G SETUP connector connector is for service use and computer setup only (see page 31). Unless instructed, do not insert any cables into this connector. 3 0 - E N G L I S H...
• 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. If you don’t have this cable, contact Bose® customer service to receive this part. Refer to the contact sheet in the carton •...
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