Bose SoundLink Revolve Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read and keep all safety and use instructions.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
6. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
7. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
8. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, objects have fallen into the apparatus, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNINGS/CAUTIONS:

This symbol means there is uninsulated, dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that may constitute a risk of electrical shock.

This symbol means there are important operating and maintenance instructions in this guide.

This product contains magnetic material. Consult your physician on whether this might affect your implantable medical device.

• Keep the product away from fire and heat sources. Do NOT place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on or near the product.
• Do NOT make unauthorized alterations to this product.
• Do NOT use a power inverter with this product.
• Use this product only with the power supply provided.
• Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
• Do not expose products containing batteries to excessive heat (e.g. from storage in direct sunlight, fire or the like).
• The product label is located on the bottom of the product.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• 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.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This device complies with FCC and Industry Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for general population.

This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Meets IDA Requirements.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

Management Regulation for Low-power Radio-frequency Devices

Article XII
According to "Management Regulation for Low-power Radio-frequency Devices" without permission granted by the NCC, any company, enterprise, or user is not allowed to change frequency, enhance transmitting power or alter original characteristic as well as performance to an approved low power radio-frequency devices.

Article XIV
The low power radio-frequency devices shall not influence aircraft security and interfere legal communications; If found, the user shall cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved. The said legal communications means radio communications operated in compliance with the Telecommunications Act.

The low power radio-frequency devices must be susceptible with the interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices.

DON'T attempt to remove the rechargeable lithium-ion battery from this product. Contact your local Bose retailer or other qualified professional for removal.

Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC and all other EU directive requirements. The complete declaration of conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance

Please dispose of used batteries properly, following local regulations. Do not incinerate.

This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste, and should be delivered to an appropriate collection facility for recycling. Proper disposal and recycling helps protect natural resources, human health and the environment. For more information on disposal and recycling of this product, contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this product.

Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements
	Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements
Part Name	Lead (Pb)	Mercury (Hg)	Cadmium (Cd)	Hexavalent (CR(VI))	Polybrominated Biphenyl (PBB)	Polybrominated diphenylether (PBDE)
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
This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364. O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.
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.

Date of Manufacture: The eighth digit in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture; "7" is 2007 or 2017.

China Importer: Bose Electronics (Shanghai) Company Limited, Part C, Plan 9, No. 353 North Riying Road, China

(Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone

EU Importer: Bose GP, Castleblayney Road, Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, Ireland

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. Phone Number: 1-877-841-2673

Android, Google Now, Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc.

Apple, the Apple logo, iPad, iPhone, iPod, and Siri are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. The trademark "iPhone" is used with a license from Aiphone K.K.

The Bluetooth^® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Bose Corporation is under license.

The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.

©2017 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or o therwise used without prior written permission.

THE BOSE^® CONNECT APP

Download the free Bose^® Connect app to easily manage Bluetooth^® connections, unlock features and access future updates.

Features

• Easily connect to and switch between multiple mobile devices with a single swipe.
• Disable voice prompts.
• Customize speaker settings, like voice prompt language.
• Configure your speakers to play in Party mode or Stereo mode.
• Compatible with most Apple and Android™ systems.
• Keep your speaker up-to-date with the latest software.

GETTING STARTED

Unpacking

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

SoundLink^® Revolve

USB power supply

USB cable

AC power adapters

The USB power supply and AC power adapters may vary slightly. Use the AC power adapter for your region.

If any part is damaged, do not use it. Contact your authorized Bose^® dealer or Bose customer service.

Placement guidelines

• For best Bluetooth^® performance, place your mobile device within 33 ft. (10 m) of your speaker, and make sure there is a clear line of sight between you and your speaker. Moving your device farther away, or not having a clear line of sight may impact sound quality, and your device may disconnect from your speaker.
• Keep other wireless equipment at least 3 ft. (1 m) away from your speaker.
• Place your speaker and your device outside of and away from metal cabinets, other audio/video components and direct heat sources.

• Stand your speaker on its base. Standing your speaker on any other side may cause damage to your speaker and affect sound quality.
• Avoid placing your speaker on wet or dirty surfaces.

Connecting to power

Your speaker ships with a partial charge. Before using your speaker for the first time, connect it to an AC (mains) outlet. Your speaker does not need to be fully charged, but it does require the initial connection to activate the battery.

1. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the micro-B USB connector on your speaker.
   
   
2. Plug the other end into the USB power supply.
3. Plug the USB power supply into an AC (mains) outlet.
   Note: If necessary, plug the AC adapter for your region into the AC (mains) outlet. The battery indicator blinks amber, and your speaker emits a tone. When fully charged, glows green.

Powering on/off your speaker

On the button pad, press the Power button .

• The first time you power on your speaker, the Bluetooth^® indicator glows blue, and you hear a voice prompt to select a language.
• If you have already powered on your speaker and paired at least one mobile device, the Bluetooth^® indicator blinks white and connects to the last two paired mobile devices. You hear "Battery <number> percent. Connected to <mobile device name>." The Bluetooth^® indicator glows solid white.

CONTROL BUTTONS

The button pad enables you to power on your speaker and control your speaker's playback, volume and speakerphone.

Note: Certain mobile devices may not support these functions.

The Multi-function button controls music sources and speakerphone calls on your mobile device from your speaker.

Media playback functions

Function	What to do
Play	Press .
Pause	Press . Note: In Input mode, pressing mutes the audio.
Skip forward to the next track	Press twice.
Skip backward to the previous track	Press three times.

Call functions

Function	What to do
Make a call	Press and hold to activate voice control on your mobile device. See "Accessing voice control."
Switch a call from speakerphone to your mobile device, while on a call	Press and hold .
Answer a call	Press .
Reject a call	Press and hold .
End a call	Press .
Mute a call	Press and hold – and + simultaneously. Press and hold again to unmute.
Switch between calls	While on a call, press to answer a second call. Press twice to switch between the calls.

Accessing voice control

The microphone in the speaker acts as an extension of the microphone in your smartphone. Using on the speaker, you can access the voice controls capabilities on your mobile device to make/take calls or ask Siri® or Google Now™ to play music, tell you the weather, give you the score of a game and more.

Press and hold to access voice control on your device. You hear a tone that indicates voice control is active.

Voice alerts

Your speaker identifies incoming callers (when applicable). To disable this feature, see information below.

SETTING UP VOICE PROMPTS

Voice prompts guide you through the Bluetooth^® pairing and connecting processes.

Pre-installed languages

• English
• Spanish
• French
• Portuguese
• Dutch
• Danish
• Swedish
• Finnish
• Norwegian
• German
• Italian
• Mandarin
• Cantonese
• Japanese
• Korean
• Arabic
• Russian
• Polish

To check for additional languages

Visit: global/Bose.com/Support/SLR

You can also use the Bose^® Connect app.

If your language preference is not available, see "Disabling voice prompts."

Selecting a language

1. Press – or + to scroll through available languages.
2. When you hear your language preference, press and hold the Multi-function button to select it.

You hear a beep and "Ready to pair."

Changing the language

1. Press and hold – and the Input mode button simultaneously until you hear the voice prompt for the first language option.
2. Press – or + to scroll through available languages.
3. When you hear your language preference, press and hold until you hear a beep, and "Connected to <mobile device name>."

Disabling voice prompts

Press and hold – and + simultaneously until you hear "Voice prompts off."

Note: Repeat to re-enable voice prompts.

BLUETOOTH^® TECHNOLOGY

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

Choosing your pairing method

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

You can also use the Bose^® Connect app to pair your device.

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

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

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

Pairing your mobile device

When you power on your speaker for the first time, the speaker automatically searches for your mobile device.

1. On your device, turn on the Bluetooth^® feature.
   Tip: The Bluetooth feature is usually found in the Settings menu.
2. Select your Bose^® Revolve SoundLink^® speaker from the device list.
   
   Once paired, you hear "Connected to <mobile device name>," and the Bluetooth indicator glows solid white.

Note: To pair an additional device, see information below.

Pairing a mobile device with NFC

Note: When you power on your speaker for the first time, make sure a language is selected before you pair your mobile device with NFC.

1. Unlock your mobile device, and turn on the Bluetooth^® and NFC features.
   Refer to your device owner's guide to learn more about these features.
2. Tap and hold the NFC touchpoint on your device to the top center of your speaker. The target area is the Bose^® logo.
   Your device may prompt you to accept pairing.
   
   Once paired, you hear "Connected to <mobile device name>," and the Bluetooth indicator glows solid white.

Pairing an additional mobile device

You can store up to eight paired mobile devices in the speaker pairing list.

• Press and hold the Bluetooth^® button until the Bluetooth indicator blinks blue, and you hear, "Ready to pair another device." Pair your device to the speaker.
• If your device supports pairing via NFC, see "Pairing a mobile device with NFC".

Disconnecting a device

• Turn off the Bluetooth feature on your device.
• If your device supports pairing via NFC, tap and hold the NFC touchpoint on your device to the top center of your speaker. The target area is the Bose^® logo.

Reconnecting a device

When powered on, your speaker tries to reconnect with the two most recently connected devices.

Note: The devices must be within range and powered on.

If your device supports pairing via NFC, tap and hold the NFC touchpoint on your device to the top of your speaker. The target area is the Bose logo.

PAIRING BOSE^® SPEAKERS TOGETHER

You can pair your Bose^® speakers together to play in the following modes using the Bose Connect app (recommended) or the speakers' control buttons:

• Party mode (left and right speakers in unison)
• Stereo mode (left speaker and right speaker separate)

Refer to your Bose owner's guide to determine if your secondary speaker supports these modes.

Pairing the speakers using the Bose^® Connect app (recommended)

For information about the Bose Connect app, see Features.

Pairing the speakers manually

If you are unable to access the Bose Connect app, follow the instructions below.

Party mode

1. Make sure both speakers are powered on.
2. Make sure a speaker is connected to your mobile device.
3. On the speaker connected to your device, press and hold the Bluetooth^® button and + simultaneously.
   
   
4. Release the buttons when you hear "Press the Bluetooth and volume down buttons simultaneously on a second Bose device."
5. On the other speaker, press and hold the Bluetooth^® button and – simultaneously.
   
   
6. Release the buttons when the speaker emits a tone.
   After 10 seconds, you hear "Party mode" from both speakers simultaneously. Party mode is enabled. You are now able to play audio in unison using your device.
7. For an optimal experience, position your speakers:
   • In the same room or outdoor area
   • So there are no obstructions between them

Note: Performance may vary based on mobile device, distance and environmental factors.

Stereo mode

1. Configure your speakers for Party mode.
2. On a speaker, press and + simultaneously.
   
   
3. Release the buttons when you hear "Stereo mode." You hear "Left" from the left speaker and "Right" from the right speaker.
   Stereo mode is enabled. You are now able to play audio in stereo using your mobile device.
4. For an optimal experience, position your speakers:
   • In the same room or outdoor area
   • Within 10 feet of each other, free from obstructions
   • So that your distance to each speaker is equal

Note: Performance may vary based on mobile device, distance and environmental factors.

Switching between Party mode and Stereo mode

On either speaker, press the Bluetooth^® button and + simultaneously.

Disabling Party mode or Stereo mode

Do one of the following on either speaker:

• Press and hold until you hear "Bose speakers unlinked."
• Press and hold the Multi-function button and + simultaneously until you hear "Bose speakers unlinked."
• Press the Power button to power off the speaker.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning

• Clean the surface of the speaker with a soft, damp cloth (water only).
• Do not use any sprays near the speaker. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives.
• Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings.

Customer service

For additional help using your speaker:

• Visit global/Bose.com/Support/SLR
• Contact Bose^® customer service.

Limited warranty

Your speaker is covered by a limited warranty. Details of the limited warranty are provided on the warranty card in the carton. Please refer to the warranty 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 or 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 Voltage: 5V ⎓

Input Current: 1.6A

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you experience problems with your Bluetooth^® speaker:

• Check the battery indicator . Charge your speaker if necessary.
• Make sure all cables are securely attached.
• Check the state of status indicators.
• Place your speaker according to placement guidelines.
• Make sure your mobile device supports Bluetooth or pairing via NFC technology.

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 power (battery)	Battery may be in protection mode or discharged. Connect it to AC (mains) power.
Battery does not charge	Make sure you are using the Bose-provided USB cable and USB power supply. Connect the USB cable to a different USB power supply. Use a different USB cable. Connect to a different AC (mains) power source.
Speaker does not pair with mobile device	On your mobile device, turn the Bluetooth feature off and then on. Remove your speaker from the Bluetooth list on your device. Pair your device again. Pair a different device. Clear your speaker's pairing list. Pair your device again. Reset your speaker.
Speaker does not pair with NFC	Unlock your device and turn on the Bluetooth and NFC features. Tap and hold the NFC touchpoint on the back of your device to the top of your speaker. Remove your device from the case. Make sure a language is selected. Use Bluetooth to pair your device.
Bose speakers do not pair together manually	Download the Bose Connect app for an additional method for pairing your Bose speakers.
No sound	On your mobile device, turn the Bluetooth® feature off and then on. Remove your speaker from the Bluetooth list on your device. Pair your device again. Increase the volume on your speaker, your device and music source. Make sure voice prompts are on. Press the Bluetooth® button to hear the connected mobile device. Make sure you are using the correct device. Use a different music source. Pair a different device. If two devices are connected, pause your other device.
No sound from a cabled device	Power on the device and play music. Increase the volume on your speaker and device. Press and release the Input mode button until the Input indicator glows white. Use a different cable. Connect a different device.
Poor sound quality	Use a different music source. Pair a different device. If there are two devices connected, disconnect the second device. Increase the volume on the device. Check device audio settings.
Poor sound quality from a cabled device	Increase the volume on your speaker and device. Use a different cable. Connect a different device. Check device audio settings.
Audio plays from the wrong device (when two devices are connected)	Make sure voice prompts are on. Press to hear the connected device(s). Make sure you are using the correct device. Pause or quit the music source on the device playing music. Disconnect the second device.
Speaker powers off	If using a cabled device, increase the volume on your device. Disable auto-off.

Resetting your speaker

Factory reset clears paired mobile devices and language settings from your speaker and returns it to the original factory settings.

1. Power on your speaker.
2. Press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds, until the Bluetooth^® indicator glows blue, and you hear a voice prompt to select a language.

©2017 Bose Corporation, The Mountain,
Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA
AM773386 Rev. 00

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Documents / Resources

References

• Bose European Union Regulatory and Compliance Information
• Product warranty
• Product warranty

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