Bose SoundLink Wireless Music System User manual

ACOUSTIC WAVE®
SOUNDLINK®ADAPTER
FOR THE BOSE®ACOUSTIC WAVE®MUSIC SYSTEM II
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©2011 Bose Corporation, The Mountain,
Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA
AM323699 Rev.01
ACOUSTIC WAVE®SOUNDLINK®ADAPTER
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Safety Information
Please read this owner’s guide
Please take the time to follow the instructions in this owner’s
guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your
system properly and enjoy all of its advanced features. Please
save this owner’s guide for future reference.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
WARNING: Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on or near the apparatus. As with any electronic products, use care not to spill
liquids into any part of the system. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electrical shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, as marked on the system, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this owner’s guide.
Please complete and retain for your records:
Serial Number: _________________________________
Model Number:_________________________________
©2011 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise used without prior written
permission.

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CAUTION: Make no modifications to the system or accessories. Unauthorized alterations may compromise safety,
regulatory compliance, and system performance and may void the product warranty.
CAUTION: Do not use any liquid cleaning solutions, solvents, chemicals, alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives.
CAUTION: Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings in the enclosure. If liquids get into the unit, turn it off immediately.
Call Bose®Customer Support as soon as possible to arrange for service. See the address list on the inside back cover.
WARNING: K eep the remote control battery away from children. It may cause a fire or chemical burn if mishandled. Do not recharge,
disassemble, heat above 100ºC (212ºF), or incinerate. Dispose of used batteries promptly. Replace only with a battery of the correct
type and model number.
WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with Duracell, Eveready, Energizer, Maxell, Toshiba,
or Shun Wo CR2032 or DL2032 3-volt lithium battery.
Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not incinerate.
WARNING: Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on or near the apparatus.
WARNING: Contains small parts that may be a choking hazard. Not suitable for children under age 3.
Note: The product label is located on the bottom of the product.
Note: Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
Note: Operating temperature range: 0 to 35°C.This product is intended for indoor use only.
Note: This product is intended for use only with the power supply provided.

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This product conforms to all EU Directive requirements as applicable by law. The complete Declaration of Conformity
can be found at: www.Bose.com/static/compliance.
For the SoundLink®USB key:
This device complies with FCC and Industry Canada
RF radiation exposure limits set forth for general pop-
ulation. It must not be co-located in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter within a host device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules,
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.
In Canada, operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference
and (2) this device must accept any intervenes,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
For the SoundLink®adapter:
To comply with FCC and Industry Canada RF radiation exposure requirements, this device must be installed to produce a
separation distance of 20 cm from all persons. It must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
This product complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B and RSS-210 specifications.
In the U.S. only, this product complies with CFR 47 Part 15 specifications.
Additional safety information: See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Instructions sheet (North America only)
enclosed in the shipping carton.
Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements
Toxic or Hazardous Substances andElements
Part
Name
Lead
(Pb) Mercury (Hg) Cadmium (Cd) Hexavalent (CR(VI)) Polybrominated Biphenyl (PBB) Polybrominated diphenylether (PBDE)
PCBs X0 0 0 0 0
Metal
parts
X0 0 0 0 0
Plastic
parts
00 0 0 0 0
Speakers X0 0 0 0 0
Cables X0 0 0 0 0
O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for
this part is below the limit requirement in SJ/T 11363-2006.
X: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of thehomogeneous
materials used for this part is above the limit requirement in SJ/T
11363-2006.

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Contents
Product parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting your SoundLink®adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using SoundLink®with your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Manually linking the SoundLink®adapter and USB key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
If you don’t hear audio from the Acoustic Wave®music system: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting your computer’s audio output device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Pairing a Bluetooth®device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using multiple Bluetooth®devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Remote control functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Upgrading your Acoustic Wave®music system, as needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
If your kit includes an adapter power pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Product parts
There are two versions of the SoundLink®kit. The version you chose for your specific
Acoustic Wave®music system determines which steps you follow in making the connections.
Identify your kit as A or B (below) and follow the instructions that apply.
A. Using a kit with basic contents only
If you have only the basic contents kit
directly below:
Proceed with “Connecting your SoundLink®
adapter” on page 7.
B. Using a kit with basic contents and
optional upgrade contents
If you have all of the contents shown below:
1. Begin with “Upgrading your Acoustic Wave®
music system, as needed” on page 19.
2. Proceed with “Connecting your SoundLink®
adapter” on page 7.
SoundLink®
USBkeyfor use
with computer
SoundLink®
remote control
(battery installed)
SoundLink®
adapter
Basic contents
Adapter
power pack
100-240V
Upgrade contents
Upgrade CD AC Power
cord

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Connecting your SoundLink®adapter
The SoundLink®adapter connects directly to your Acoustic Wave®system.
1. Plug the SoundLink®adapter cable (with the words Bose link facing up) into the Bose link
connector on the rear of the system.
2. Place the adapter in a convenient location. It does not need to be within view.
If the adapter is on the right of the system (as you face it), be sure the two are at least
2 in. (5 cm) apart to eliminate any interference with FM or AM reception.
Bose link
cable
Bose link
connector
SoundLink®
adapter

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Using SoundLink®with your computer
1. Using the provided SoundLink®remote control, press the SoundLink/CD button
1-2 times until SOUNDLINK appears on the front panel display.
CONNECTING, and DISCOVERABLE will then appear in sequence on the front
panel display. If no text appears, see “Troubleshooting” on page 16.
2. With your computer turned on, lift the antenna on the SoundLink®USB key to the vertical
position and plug the key into a USB port on your computer.
To locate a USB port on your
computer, look for the identifying
symbol.
If you are using a USB hub with
your computer, make sure it is a
powered hub.
USB key
antenna
USB key
power light
and button USB port

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3. Check to be sure the SoundLink®USB key power light turns on and begins to flash.
4. Wait for your computer to recognize the SoundLink®USB key. It may take up to 20 seconds
the first time.
CONNECTING appears on the Acoustic Wave®system display, and lights on the USB key
and SoundLink®adapter flash rapidly. The Acoustic Wave®system emits a brief beep when
the SoundLink®connection is ready for use.
5. After the connection is made, you may need to set your computer’s audio output device.
See page 12.
Note: If PRESS PLAY TO CONNECT appears on the front panel display, try making the
connection manually. See “Manually linking the SoundLink®adapter and USB key” on page 10.
Disconnecting the computer
Press the button on the end of the SoundLink®USB key. Then remove the USB key from the
computer USB port.
Reconnecting the computer
Make sure your Acoustic Wave®music system is turned on and COMPUTER appears on the
system display. When you plug the SoundLink®USB key into the USB port on your computer,
it will automatically reconnect to your Acoustic Wave®system. If you have problems connecting,
see “Troubleshooting” on page 16.

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Manually linking the SoundLink®adapter and USB key
If you are using a replacement USB key, or if you are having trouble pairing your computer with
the SoundLink®system, you may need to link the devices manually.
1. Using the SoundLink®remote control, press the SoundLink/CD button 1-2 times until
SOUNDLINK appears on the front panel display.
2. Press and hold the Presets 5 button on the remote control until DISCOVERABLE is
displayed and flashing on the Acoustic Wave®music system display.
3. With your computer turned on, lift the antenna on
the SoundLink®USB key to the vertical position and
plug the key into a USB port on your computer.
4. Press and hold the button on the USB key for more
than 3 seconds until the light begins to flash.
When the USB power light changes from flashing to
solid and the Acoustic Wave®system emits a beep,
linking is complete.
COMPUTER appears on the front panel display.
Multi-disc changers
The SoundLink®adapter cannot be used in
conjunction with a multi-disc changer because the
Acoustic Wave®music system has only one Bose link
input.
USB key button
USB key
antenna

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If you don’t hear audio from the Acoustic Wave®music system:
Restart the music application
If you don’t hear music from the Acoustic Wave®music system after successfully connecting the
USB key, you may need to quit and restart your music application.
Set the audio output device
If you still have no audio from the Acoustic Wave®music system, you may need to set your
computer’s audio output device. See page 12 for more information.
Check the volume controls
For best performance, make sure:
• Your Acoustic Wave®music system volume is turned up and the sound is not muted.
• The volume on your computer is turned up and is not muted.
• Your music application is running and the volume is turned up and not muted.
Note: While listening to music from your computer, no sound plays through the computer’s internal
speakers or sound card. On some computers, you can choose a separate audio output for your
music and still hear computer alerts on its internal speakers.

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Setting your computer’s audio output device
Mac users:
1. Go to System Preferences and select Sound Settings.
2. Make sure “Bose SoundLink Audio” is the selected Output device.
PC users (Windows 7):
1. Go to the Control Panel and choose Hardware and Sound.
2. Select Manage Audio Devices.
3. Under the Playback tab, select “Bose SoundLink Audio” and set it as the default.
Note: After setting the audio source, you may need to restart your music application.
Note: See page 23 for computer requirements.

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Pairing a Bluetooth®device
To play music from your phone, tablet, computer, or other Bluetooth device, you will not need
the SoundLink®USB key and should set it aside for now.
The Wave®SoundLink®adapter can wirelessly connect your Acoustic Wave®music system to
your mobile phone, tablet computer, or other Bluetooth enabled device.
1. Make SoundLink®Discoverable
Using the Wave®SoundLink®remote control, press the SoundLink/CD
button until SOUNDLINK appears on the Acoustic Wave®system display
panel. Press and hold down the Presets 5 button for 5 seconds.
The indicator on the SoundLink®adapter flashes steadily and
DISCOVERABLE flashes on the Acoustic Wave®system display panel.
2. Select SoundLink®from the Device List
Turn on your phone, tablet computer, or other device and locate its Bluetooth device list.
Scroll through the device list and select “Bose SoundLink Audio”.
3. Enter Passcode
If prompted for passcode, enter 0000. Some devices ask you to accept the connection.
4. Complete Pairing
The Acoustic Wave®system emits a brief beep and SOUNDLINK appears on the display
panel when the connection is ready for use.
Note: To pair an additional device (up to 6), repeat steps 2-4 above. Only one device can be used
at a time.

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Using multiple Bluetooth devices
If you have paired the Wave®system with more than one Bluetooth device, you can easily switch
between devices by following these tips:
Disconnect one source before connecting another
• To disconnect a Bluetooth device, turn off the device’s Bluetooth feature.
The device will remain in the SoundLink®memory and will automatically reconnect when
you turn on the device’s Bluetooth feature. (Be sure the USB key is removed from the
computer before connecting with a Bluetooth device.)
Wait for the Wave®system to find your device
When powered on, the Wave®system will always search for the USB key first, then each of the
Bluetooth devices in its memory. If you have multiple paired devices, there may be a short delay
while the system searches through the list.
Clearing the memory
Press and hold the Presets 6 button on the remote for 10 seconds until you hear a tone. the
Wave®system clears all devices from its memory and returns to Discoverable mode.

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Remote control functionality
SoundLink/CD
• Press: Selects the audio from your
computer or Bluetooth device, or
the CD player.
•Press again: Switches between
your computer or Bluetooth device,
and the CD player.
Play/Pause*
• Begins music track play.
• Pauses a playing track.
Mute
• Press to silence audio.
• Press again to restore audio.
Volume
• Press: Turns the volume up or down.
•Press and hold: Adjusts the volume
faster.
*May not work with Internet radio and some music applications.
Seek/Track*
• Press: Skips to the previous or next
CD track or music track.
•Press and hold: Scans back or ahead
through the current track.

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Battery replacement
WARNING: Keep the remote control battery away from children. It may cause a fire or chemical burn
if mishandled. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212ºF (100ºC), or incinerate. Dispose of a
used battery promptly. Replace only with a battery of the correct type and model number.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with Duracell,
Eveready, Energizer, Maxell, Toshiba, or Shun Wo CR2032 or DL2032 3-volt lithium battery.
Troubleshooting
Problem What to do
Computer and Acoustic
Wave®music system do not
connect.
Symptom A:
SOUNDLINK or
COMPUTER do not
appear on the Wave®sys-
tem display and no lights
blink.
• Press the SoundLink/CD button to turn on the Acoustic Wave®system and
select the computer.
• Make sure the SoundLink®adapter is connected to the Acoustic Wave®sys-
tem.
•UnplugtheWave
®system for 30 seconds and plug it back in.
• If you received an upgrade CD with your kit and have not used it, be sure
to run it now.
• If problem persists, contact Bose Customer Service. Refer to the address
list included in the carton.

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Problem What to do
Symptom B:
The Wave®system display
reads NO SIGNAL and
PRESS PLAY TO
CONNECT
• Make sure the USB key is plugged in and your computer is turned on.
• Decrease the distance between the Acoustic Wave®system and your
computer. See “Connection range” on page 22.
• Move the Acoustic Wave®system away from possible sources of interfer-
ence such as another wireless device, microwave oven, or wireless network
router.
• If you are using a desktop computer, try moving the USB key to a port that
provides a more direct path to the adapter. Or use a USB extension cable,
available for purchase at computer stores.
• Remove the USB key from computer, wait 30 seconds and insert it again.
• Unplug the Acoustic Wave®system for 30 seconds and plug it back in.
• Try making the connection manually. Refer to “Manually linking the
SoundLink®adapter and USB key” on page 10.
No sound when the
computer music plays. • Press the SoundLink/CD button on the SoundLink®remote to select your
computer as the source. COMPUTER should be displayed.
• Make sure your Acoustic Wave®system volume is turned up and the sound
is not muted.
• Make sure the volume on your computer is turned up and is not muted.
• Make sure your music application is running and the volume is turned up
and not muted.
• Check your computer sound settings to make sure “Bose SoundLink Audio”
is selected as the audio output device. Refer to page 12.
• Close or quit the music application on your computer and restart it.
• Restart your computer.

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Problem What to do
Computer does not recog-
nize the SoundLink® USB
key (in its list of
connected devices).
• Remove the SoundLink®USB key from your computer, wait 30 seconds, and
insert it again.
• If you are using a USB hub, make sure the hub is powered.
• Try a different USB port. If you are using a powered USB hub, try moving the
SoundLink®USB key to a USB port on the computer.
• Remove the SoundLink®USB key, restart your computer, and insert the USB
key again.
• Check your computer sound settings to make sure “Bose SoundLink Audio”
is selected as the audio output device. Refer to page 12.
• Refer to the owner’s guide, help system, or technical support for your com-
puter to learn how to detect and install new hardware.
Reception of sound from
the computer is poor or the
sound is dropping out.
• Move the SoundLink®adapter farther from the Acoustic Wave®system.
• Change the angle of the antenna on the SoundLink®USB key.
• Decrease the distance between the Acoustic Wave®system and your
computer. See “Connection range” on page 22.
• Try moving the Acoustic Wave®system away from possible sources of
interference such as another wireless device, a microwave oven, or
wireless computer network router.
• Use a USB extension cable, available for purchase at computer stores. Plug
the USB key into the appropriate end of the cable and the computer into the
other end.
• Close other applications that can tax your computer memory.
• If you continue to experience reception problems, contact Bose
Customer Service. Refer to the address list included in the carton.

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Upgrading your Acoustic Wave®music system, as needed
If your kit includes an upgrade CD, it is important to use the CD before making any SoundLink®
kit connections.
Follow this procedure:
1. Make sure your Acoustic Wave®music system is plugged in and
ready to use. For detailed instructions, refer to the Bose®owner’s
guide that came with the system.
2. Insert the update CD, label side up, into the disc drive on the
Acoustic Wave®system.
The update process begins automatically and UPDATING appears
on the Acoustic Wave®system display.
3. When UPDATE COMPLETED appears on the display, lift the CD
player lid and remove the disc.
Your system is now compatible with the SoundLink®adapter.
Problem What to do
Play/Pause and Seek
buttons do not control
music on the computer.
• Make sure your computer media player or Internet radio application is
selected as the active window.
Note: Not all players and Internet radio services support this form of playback
control.

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If your kit includes an adapter power pack
1. On the rear of the SoundLink®adapter, insert the adapter power pack plug into the
DC power connector.
2. Connect the AC power cord into the adapter power pack.
3. Plug the AC power cord into an AC (mains) outlet.
Adapter
power
pack
SOUNDLINK POWER
CABLE UNPLUGGED
scrolls across the Acoustic
Wave®music system display if
the required power pack is not
connected when you press
the SoundLink/CD button.
AC
power
cord
DC power
connector