Bose SOUNDTOUCH 300 Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 S O U N D T O U C H 3 0 0 ® S O U N D B A R O W N E R ’ S G U I D E • B R U G E R V E J L E D N I N G B E D I E N U N G S A N L E I T U N G •...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
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. - Page 3 If you are not sure about installing the bracket, contact a qualified professional installer. Ensure the bracket is installed according to local building codes. • 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.
- Page 4 • 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.
- Page 5 The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. SoundTouch and the wireless note design are registered trademarks of Bose Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. This product incorporates Spotify software which is subject to 3rd party licenses found here: www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Universal remote control buttons ................21 Programming the universal remote control ............22 Customizing the power button ..................23 Resyncing your source and TV ................23 Programming a non-Bose remote control .............. 23 6 - E N G L I S H... - Page 7 C O N T E N T S Setting Up SoundTouch® Download and install the SoundTouch® app ............24 SoundTouch® Owner’s Center ..................25 Add the soundbar to an existing account ............... 25 Connect the soundbar to a new network ..............25 Using the SoundTouch®...
- Page 8 C O N T E N T S Getting System Information System status indicators ....................36 ® Wi-Fi indicator ....................36 TV indicator ....................... 36 SoundTouch® indicator ..................37 Bluetooth indicator ....................37 Connectivity indicator ................... 37 Advanced Features Updating system software..................... 38 Disabling Wi-Fi capability ....................
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Page 9: Getting Started
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®... -
Page 10: Placement Guidelines
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D 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. -
Page 11: Mounting The Soundbar
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 CAUTION: Do not use any other hardware to mount the soundbar. E N G L I S H - 1 1... -
Page 12: Setting Up The Soundbar
S E T T I N G U P T H E S O U N D B A R Cable options Connect the soundbar to your TV using one of two cable options: • Option 1: HDMI™ ARC (preferred) •... -
Page 13: Connecting The Soundbar To Your Tv
S E T T I N G U P T H E S O U N D B A R Connecting the soundbar to your TV After choosing an audio cable, connect the soundbar to your TV. Option 1: HDMI™ ARC (preferred) 1. -
Page 14: Option 2: Optical
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. -
Page 15: Connecting To Power
S E T T I N G U P T H E S O U N D B A R Connecting to power 1. Plug one end of the power cord into the connector on the back of the soundbar. 2. -
Page 16: Installing The Remote Control's Batteries
S E T T I N G U P T H E S O U N D B A R 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 –... -
Page 17: Pairing The Soundbar With A Bass Module Or Surround Speakers (Optional)
S E T T I N G U P T H E S O U N D B A R 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®... -
Page 18: Finishing Soundbar Setup
F I N I S H I N G S O U N D B A R S E T U P 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. -
Page 19: About Adaptiq® Audio Calibration
F I N I S H I N G S O U N D B A R S E T U P 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. - Page 20 F I N I S H I N G S O U N D B A R S E T U P 4. Press and hold 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 on the navigation pad (see page 21) to cycle through languages.
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Page 21: Setting Up The Universal Remote Control
S E T T I N G U P T H E U N I V E R S A L R E M O T E C O N T R O L 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. -
Page 22: Programming The Universal Remote Control
S E T T I N G U P T H E U N I V E R S A L R E M O T E C O N T R O L Programming the universal remote control The universal remote control has four programmable source buttons ( ). -
Page 23: Customizing The Power Button
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. E N G L I S H - 2 3... -
Page 24: Setting Up Soundtouch
25. Download and install the SoundTouch® app On your smartphone or tablet, download the Bose® SoundTouch® app. • Apple users: download from the App Store • Android™ users: download on the Google Play™ store •... -
Page 25: Soundtouch® Owner's Center
S E T T I N G U P S O U N D T O U C H ® 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. -
Page 26: Using The Soundtouch® App
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 2 6 - E N G L I S H... -
Page 27: Playing A Preset
U S I N G T H E S O U N D T O U C H ® A P P Playing a preset Once you personalize your presets, press a preset on the remote control to play music. 1. -
Page 28: Using The Soundbar
U S I N G T H E S O U N D B A R 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, see page 34. -
Page 29: Adjusting The Bass Setting
U S I N G T H E S O U N D B A R Adjusting the bass setting You can adjust the soundbar’s bass setting using the SoundTouch® app or the remote control. For details on the SoundTouch® app, see page 24. 1. -
Page 30: Function Buttons
U S I N G T H E S O U N D B A R 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. •... -
Page 31: Bluetooth® Technology
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 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. -
Page 32: Pairing Your Mobile Device
B L U E T O O T H T E C H N O L O G Y 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. -
Page 33: Pairing Your Mobile Device With Nfc
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. -
Page 34: Connecting To A Paired 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. 3 4 - E N G L I S H... -
Page 35: Reconnecting A 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. -
Page 36: Getting System Information
G E T T I N G S Y S T E M I N F O R M AT I O N 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. -
Page 37: Soundtouch® Indicator
G E T T I N G S Y S T E M I N F O R M AT I O N SoundTouch® indicator Indicator activity System state Blinking white Connecting to a SoundTouch® source Solid white System is playing a SoundTouch® source Solid amber •... -
Page 38: Advanced Features
A D VA N C E D F E AT U R E S 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. -
Page 39: Disabling Wi-Fi Capability
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. On the remote control, press the SoundTouch® button 2. Press and hold until the Wi-Fi indicator , TV indicator , SoundTouch®... -
Page 40: Resetting The Soundbar
A D VA N C E D F E AT U R E S 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. -
Page 41: Alternate Setup
A LT E R N AT E S E T U P 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 Follow the instructions for “Connecting a source to the TV for sources soundbar”... -
Page 42: Playing Audio Directly From A Source Connected To The Soundbar
1. Connect a source to the soundbar (see “Connecting a source to the soundbar” on page 41). 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 4 2 - E N G L I S H... -
Page 43: Setting Up Your Soundbar Using A Computer
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. -
Page 44: Care And Maintenance
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... -
Page 45: Troubleshooting
• Place the soundbar according to the placement guidelines (see page 10). 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. - Page 46 (refer to the Acoustimass® 300 owner’s guide online). If you speakers 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 •...
- Page 47 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Symptom Solution Sound is coming from • Make sure that the soundbar’s HDMI cable is inserted into a connector on your TV labeled ARC or Audio Return Channel. If your your TV speaker TV does not have an HDMI ARC connector, connect to the soundbar using the optical cable (see page 14).
- Page 48 • Unlock your mobile device and turn on the Bluetooth and NFC device features. • Tap the NFC touchpoint on your mobile device to the top of the soundbar behind the Bose® logo (see page 33). 4 8 - E N G L I S H...
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Page 49: Adaptiq® Audio Calibration Error Messages
After correcting your problem, you must restart ADAPTiQ audio calibration (see page 19). If you hear a different error message, contact Bose® customer service. E N G L I S H - 4 9... - Page 50 ©2016 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM773965 Rev. 04...