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SoundTouch 30/20 ™ Wi-Fi music systems ® Owner’s Guide...
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• Operate this product within the temperature range of –4º F to 113º F (–20º C to 45º C). 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 applicable EU directive require- ments.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. In USA and Canada This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
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Mac and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later. SoundTouch and the wireless note design are trademarks of Bose Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. AirPlay, Bonjour, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, iTunes, Mac, and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
Contents Introducing SoundTouch™ from Bose ® Key Benefits ....................Introduction About your SoundTouch™ 30/20 system ............. System features ..................Setting up the System Unpacking the system ..................Adding the system to your Wi-Fi network ........... ® Installing the SoundTouch™ app .............
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Contents Listening to other Sources Playing music from other sources ..............Connecting an audio device to the system ........... Playing an AirPlay stream from an external device ......Advanced Features Advanced button controls ................20 Updating system software ............... 20 Disabling Wi-Fi capability ................
™ powerful control. • Simply add additional systems at any time for a multi-room listening experience. • Wide selection of Bose audio systems lets you choose the right solution for ® any room.
Introduction About your SoundTouch 30/20 system ™ Your SoundTouch Wi-Fi music system provides clear, room-filling sound ™ ® streamed wirelessly over your home Wi-Fi network. Use the free SoundTouch ™ to set up and control your system. See “Adding the system to your Wi-Fi network”...
May ship with multiple power cords. Use the power cord for your region. 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 list in the ® carton.
EXPLORE > SETTINGS > Systems > ADD SYSTEM to add another system. Installing the SoundTouch™ app From a computer that is on your Wi-Fi network, open a browser and go to: http://www.Bose.com/soundtouch_app Tip: If you want SoundTouch to play your iTunes or Windows Media Player ™...
Setting up the System Connecting the system to your home Wi-Fi network ® Launch the app by double-clicking the SoundTouch icon. ™ The first time the app launches, it guides you through setting up the system on your Wi-Fi network. The app instructs you to connect the system.
Using the System Powering on the system On the button pad or the remote control, press Power . The display may show an icon, message, or Now Playing information, depending on system state. For a list of icons that may appear on the display, see page 13. Tip: You can also press a Preset or to power on the system.
Using the System Understanding messages on the display The display shows system information and icons, and may include album or artist. Display icon Description System is booting up Progress spinner Appears at initial power on. Instructs you to refer to setup instructions Internet radio is playing AirPlay mode is active Volume is being adjusted...
Using the System Wi-Fi Indicator ® The Wi-Fi indicator on the front of the system indicates Wi-Fi status. Indicator activity System state Blinking white Connecting to Wi-Fi network Solid white (dim) Power saving mode and connected to Wi-Fi network Solid white (bright) System is on and connected to Wi-Fi network Blinking amber Disconnected from Wi-Fi network...
For information about using SoundTouch ™ Click EXPLORE > HELP in the app. Browse through the help topics. Downloading the app for your mobile device Bose offers a free mobile version of the SoundTouch app so you can control the ® ™...
® control the system from any computer on the same network. On the computer where you want to control the system, open a browser and go to: http://www.Bose.com/soundtouch_app Download, install and launch the SoundTouch app. ™ The sign-in screen appears.
Personalizing your Presets 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 on the SoundTouch system or ™...
Personalizing your Presets Setting a preset This section describes how to set and change a preset from the button pad or remote control. Note: For information on using the SoundTouch app to set and change your ™ presets, refer to the Help system in the app. To set a preset Stream music to the system using the app.
Listening to other Sources Playing music from other sources Using the SoundTouch system, you can listen to music stored on a smartphone, ™ tablet, computer or other type of audio device by either connecting a device to the AUX connector or playing an AirPlay stream via Wi-Fi ®...
Advanced Features Advanced button controls Your system provides advanced functionality through a series of press and hold button presses on the button pad. Updating system software If you have not created a SoundTouch account, you must manually update the ™ software.
Advanced Features ® Disabling Wi-Fi capability The system has built-in Wi-Fi capability that enables wireless connectivity and AirPlay. Press to power the system on. – On the button pad, press and hold (about 5 seconds). The display shows a countdown from 5-1 and a message similar to Hold to disable networking appears on the display.
1 and a message similar to alternate setup appears on the display (about 5 seconds). On your computer, tablet or smartphone, activate Wi-Fi and join the Bose® SoundTouch™ Wi-Fi Network. Open a browser and type: http://192.168.1.1 in the address field. The Wi-Fi setup window appears on the screen.
Care and Maintenance Adding a Wi-Fi network ® If your network information has changed, or to connect your system to another network, you must add the new network information in the app and then connect the system. Launch the SoundTouch app.
Care and Maintenance Cleaning To clean your SoundTouch system, wipe the exterior using a soft, dry cloth. ™ You can also lightly vacuum the grille on the system. • DO NOT use solvents, chemicals, or sprays. • DO NOT allow liquids to spill or objects to drop into any openings. Replacing the remote control battery WARNING: Keep new and used batteries away from children.
Care and Maintenance Customer service For additional help using the system, contact Bose Customer Service. See the ® address and phone number list included with your SoundTouch system. ™ Limited warranty information Your SoundTouch system is covered by a limited warranty. Details of the limited ™...