Page 2 - Important Safety Instructions
2 - English Please take the time to carefully read and follow these Important Safety Instructions. They will help you set up and operate your system properly and enjoy its advanced features. Save this guide for future reference. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangl...
Page 4 - Regulatory Guidelines
4 - English Regulatory Guidelines CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) Information about products that generate electrical noise 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 p...
Page 6 - Contents
6 - English Contents Presenting SoundTouch ™ from Bose ® Key benefits .............................................................................................................. 8 Introduction About your SoundTouch ™ 30/20 system ......................................................................
Page 7 - Advanced Features; Appendix: Setting up using a Computer
English - 7 Contents Advanced Features Updating system software ............................................................................................ 20Disabling Wi-Fi ® capability ............................................................................................. 20 Re-enabling Wi-...
Page 8 - Key benefits
8 - English Presenting SoundTouch ™ from Bose ® With SoundTouch ™ , you can stream Internet radio, music services, and your music library. If you have Wi-Fi ® at home, you’re ready to enjoy your favorite music in any room you want. Key benefits • Enjoy wireless access to Internet radio, music servic...
Page 9 - Introduction; System features
English - 9 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 ™ app to set up and control your system. See “Adding the system to your Wi-Fi ® network” o...
Page 10 - Setting up the System; Unpacking the system
10 - English Setting up the System Unpacking the system Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are included. SoundTouch ™ Wi-Fi ® music system Power cord Remote control USB cable (computer setup only) May ship with multiple power cords. Use the power cord for your region. N...
Page 11 - Connecting the system to power; Adding the system to your Wi-Fi; Add the system to an existing SoundTouchTM account
English - 11 Setting up the System Connecting the system to power Before you set up the system on your network, connect the system to power. 1. Plug the power cord into the POWER connector on the system. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC (mains) power outlet. Adding the system to yo...
Page 12 - Download and install the SoundTouchTM app; Bose SoundTouch; controller app; Connect the system to your home Wi-Fi
12 - English Setting up the System Download and install the SoundTouch™ app If this is your first time setting up a SoundTouch ™ system, you must install the app. On your smartphone or tablet, download the SoundTouch ™ controller app . Bose SoundTouch TM controller app • iOS users: download from the...
Page 13 - Using the System; Powering on the system; Getting system information
English - 13 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 14. Tip: You can also press a Preset ...
Page 14 - Messages on the display
14 - English Using the System Messages on the display The display shows system information and icons, and may include album or artist. Display icon Description Appears at initial power on. Instructs you to refer to setup instructions Internet radio is playing AirPlay mode is active Volume is being a...
Page 15 - Indicator; System control buttons
English - 15 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 c...
Page 16 - Controlling the System using the App; Using the SoundTouch; Getting help; Help Tips; Controlling the system from another smartphone,
16 - English Controlling the System using the App Using the SoundTouch ™ app The SoundTouch ™ app is a software application that enables you to set up and control SoundTouch ™ from your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Using the app, your smart device acts as a rich remote for your SoundTouch ™ syst...
Page 17 - Personalizing your Presets; How Presets work; What you need to know; Playing a Preset
English - 17 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 ™ syste...
Page 18 - Setting a Preset
18 - English Personalizing your Presets Setting a Preset 1. Stream music to the system using the app. 2. While the music is playing, press and hold a Preset on the button pad or remote control (about 2 seconds). The system emits a tone when the Preset is set. A New Preset assigned message appears on...
Page 19 - Listening to other Sources; Playing music from other sources; Playing an AirPlay stream from an AirPlay compatible device
English - 19 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 ® . Playi...
Page 20 - Updating system software
20 - English Advanced Features Updating system software The app alerts you when a software update is available. However, you can also update system software using the button pad. 1. Press to power the system on. 2. On the button pad, press and hold and – (about 5 seconds). The display shows a countd...
Page 21 - capability; Resetting the system
English - 21 Advanced Features Re-enabling Wi-Fi ® capability While the system is on, press and hold and – (about 5 seconds). The display shows a countdown from 5-1 and a message similar to Hold to enable networking appears on the display. The Wi-Fi indicator illuminates when Wi-Fi is enabled. Reset...
Page 22 - Care and Maintenance; Troubleshooting
22 - English Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting For more troubleshooting information, refer to the in-app help. Problem What to do Cannot complete net- work setup • Connect the system to AC (mains) power.• Select correct network name and enter password.• Connect the device and SoundTouch ™ system ...
Page 23 - Rebooting your system
English - 23 Care and Maintenance Rebooting your system You can reboot your system using the AUX button. If your system is unresponsive, you can force the system to reboot. Rebooting the system does not clear the system settings or Presets. 1. On the button pad, press and hold until the system’s dis...
Page 24 - Cleaning; Replacing the remote control battery
24 - English 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 th...
Page 25 - Customer service
English - 25 Care and Maintenance 25 - English Customer service For additional help using the system, contact Bose ® Customer Service. Refer to the quick start guide in the carton for contact information. Limited warranty information Your SoundTouch ™ system is covered by a limited warranty. Details...
Page 26 - Technical Information; SoundTouchTM 30 system
26 - English Technical Information SoundTouch™ 30 system Size: 9.7"H x 17.1"W x 7.1"D (24.7 cm x 43.5 cm x 18.1 cm) Weight: 18.5 lb (8.39 kg) Input power rating: U.S.A./Canada: 120V 50-60 Hz, 150W International: 220-240V 50-60 Hz, 150W Japan: 100V 50-60 Hz, 150W SoundTouch™ 20 system Siz...
Page 27 - Important setup information; Using a desktop computer for setup; Setting up the system using a computer
English - 27 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.• You need the provided USB cable. * • Do not connect the USB cable until t...