Bose SoundTouch Portable Series II- Manuals

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...

English - 9 Introduction About your SoundTouch™ Portable system Your SoundTouch ™ Wi-Fi ® music system provides full range 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" ...

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 supply Remote control USB cable (computer setup only) May ship with multiple AC power adapters. Use the power adapter for you...

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. 20 V 20V 2. Slide the AC power adapter for your region onto the power supply. 3. Plug the power ...

12 - English Setting up the System Adding the system to your Wi-Fi ® network After you connect the system to power, you must download and install the SoundTouch ™ app onto a smartphone or tablet that is connected to your network. The app guides you through connecting the system to your network. Note...

English - 13 Setting up the System Connect the system to your home Wi-Fi ® network After you install the app, add the system to your network: 1. On your smartphone or tablet, select to launch the app. The app guides you through connecting the system to your Wi-Fi network. 2. Follow the instructions ...

14 - English 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 15. Tip: You can also press a Preset or to power on th...

English - 15 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...

16 - English 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...

English - 17 Using the System Operating on battery power A fully charged battery provides approximately three hours of use at maximum volume. The rate of battery discharge varies with the volume setting. Tip: To extend the battery playback time, reduce the volume. Checking the battery To check the b...

18 - English Using the System Battery protection mode When the SoundTouch ™ Portable system is unplugged and unused for several days or one day with a remaining charge of less than 10 percent, it enters battery protection mode to preserve battery power. To reactivate the system, connect it to AC (ma...

20 - 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 ™ syste...

English - 21 Controlling the System Using the App Controlling the system from another smartphone, tablet, or computer Once you set up the SoundTouch ™ system on your home Wi-Fi ® network, you can control the system from any smartphone, tablet, or computer on the same network. 1. Connect the device t...

22 - English Controlling the System Using the App 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 SoundTou...

English - 23 Listening to other Sources 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...

24 - English 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 ® . Connect...

English - 25 Listening to Other Sources Playing an AirPlay stream from an AirPlay compatible device After connecting the SoundTouch ™ system to your network, it is ready to stream audio from an AirPlay device on the same Wi-Fi ® network. 1. Start a music app on your AirPlay device. 2. On the device,...

26 - 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...

English - 27 Care and Maintenance Disabling Wi-Fi ® capability The system has built-in Wi-Fi capability that enables wireless connectivity and AirPlay. 1. Press to power the system on. 2. On the button pad, press and hold and – (about 5 seconds). The display shows a countdown from 5-1 and a message ...

28 - English Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting For more troubleshooting information, refer to the in-app help. Problem What to do Cannot complete network setup • Connect the system to AC (mains) power.• Select correct network name and enter password.• Connect the device and SoundTouch ™ system to...

English - 29 Care and Maintenance Problem What to do System does not turn on when operating on battery power Battery may be in protection mode or discharged. • Connect to an AC (mains) power source to charge the battery. Audio cannot play until battery is partially charged to at least 10 percent. • ...

30 - English Care and Maintenance Replacing the remote control battery WARNING: Keep new and used batteries away from children. Do not ingest battery, chemical burn hazard. The remote control supplied with this product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed...

English - 31 Care and Maintenance 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 of the limit...

32 - English Technical Information SoundTouch™ Portable system Size: 6.0"H x 9.84"W x 2.59"D (15.2 cm x 25.0 cm x 6.6 cm) Weight: 3.2 lb (1.4485 kg) Power supply rating: USA/Canada/International:Input: 100-240V 50-60 Hz, 600mA Output: 20 VDC, 1.25A Max Input power rating: USA/Canada/Inte...

English - 33 Appendix: Using a Computer for Setup 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. * •...