Bose SoundTouch User manual

Lifestyle®135/235/525/535 series II and III, VideoWave®series III
Owner’s guide

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Important Safety Instructions
Please take the time to carefully read this guide and follow the Important Safety Instructions.
Thelightningash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sufcientmagnitudetoconstituteariskofelectric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.
CAUTIONS:
• Makenomodicationstothesystemoraccessories.
• Unauthorizedalterationsmaycompromisesafety,regulatorycompliance,andsystemperformance.
WARNINGS:
• Toreducetheriskofreorelectricshock,donotexposethisproducttorainormoisture.
• Donotexposethisapparatustodrippingorsplashing,anddonotplaceobjectslled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product.Exposuretoliquidsmaycreatea
failureand/orrehazard.
• Donotplacenakedamesources,suchaslightedcandles,onorneartheproduct.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Donotblockanyventilationopenings.Installinaccordancewiththemanufacturer’sinstructions.
8. Donotinstallnearanyheatsourcessuchasradiators,heatregisters,stoves,orother
apparatus(includingampliers)thatproduceheat.
9. Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspeciedbythemanufacturer.
10. Referallservicingtoqualiedpersonnel.Servicingisrequiredwhentheapparatushasbeendamagedin
anyway,suchaspower-supplycordorplugisdamaged,liquidhasbeenspilledorobjectshavefalleninto
theapparatus,theapparatushasbeenexposedtorainormoisture,doesnotoperatenormally,orhas
beendropped.
NOTES:
• Theproductlabelislocatedonthebottomoftheproduct.
• Theproductmustbeusedindoors.Itisneitherdesignednortestedforuseoutdoors,inrecreationvehicles,
oronboats.
SoundTouch and the wireless note design are trademarks of Bose Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
Wi-FiisaregisteredmarkoftheWi-FiAlliance.
iTunesisatrademarkofAppleInc.,registeredintheU.S.andothercountries.AppStoreisaservicemarkofAppleInc.
Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.
The terms HDMI and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other
countries.
©2014BoseCorporation.Nopartofthisworkmaybereproduced,modied,distributed,orotherwiseusedwithoutpriorwritten
permission.
Important Safety Instructions

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Important Compliance 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installa-
tion.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interfer-
ence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.
FCC WARNING
Changesormodications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.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interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
ThisClassBdigitalapparatuscomplieswithCanadianICES-003/CANICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B).
This device complies with FCC and Industry Canada RF radiation exposure limits set forth for general population.
• Thisdevicemustnotbeco-locatedorbeoperatinginconjunctionwithanyotherantennasortransmitters.
• ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustryCanadalicense-exemptRSSstandard(s).Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:
(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseinterference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterference,includinginterferencethatmay
cause undesired operation.
• Thetemperaturerangeofthisproductis32°Fto104°F(0°Cto40°C).
• ThisequipmentcomplieswithFCCandIndustryCanadaradiationexposurelimitssetforthforanuncontrolledenvironment.This
equipmentshouldbeinstalledandoperatedwithaminimumdistanceof8inches(20cm)betweenradiatorandyourbody.This
transmittermustnotbeco-locatedoroperatinginconjunctionwithanyotherantennaortransmitter.
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requirements.Thecomplete
DeclarationofConformitycanbefoundatwww.Bose.com/compliance
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))
Polybrominat-
ed 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
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thehomogeneous
materialsusedforthispartisabovethelimitrequirementinSJ/T11363-2006.
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Contents
Presenting SoundTouch™ from Bose®
Key Benefits ................................................................................................ 6
About SoundTouch™ on your system ............................................................ 6
System compatibility ................................................................................ 6
System features ......................................................................................... 6
Using SoundTouch™
Accessing SoundTouch™ .................................................................................. 7
Selecting the SoundTouch™ source ............................................................... 7
Using the SoundTouch™ source screen......................................................... 8
What you can do ......................................................................................... 8
How Presets work .............................................................................................. 9
What you need to know............................................................................. 9
Playing a Preset ................................................................................................. 9
Setting a Preset ................................................................................................. 9
Finding recently-played content .................................................................... 10
Controlling SoundTouch™
Lifestyle®controls ............................................................................................. 11
VideoWave®III controls .................................................................................... 11
Using the SoundTouch™ app ........................................................................... 12
Getting help................................................................................................. 12
Controlling the system from another smartphone, tablet,
or computer ........................................................................................................ 13
Contents

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Contents
Advanced Features
Control button.................................................................................................... 14
Wi-Fi®Indicator .................................................................................................. 14
Disabling Wi-Fi capability................................................................................. 14
Re-enabling Wi-Fi capability............................................................................ 14
Setting up using the SoundTouch™ app ....................................................... 15
Activate setup mode on the adapter...................................................... 15
Add the system to an existing SoundTouch™ account ....................... 15
Download and install the SoundTouch™ app ........................................ 15
Connecting the system to your home Wi-Fi network.......................... 15
Resetting the adapter....................................................................................... 16
Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 17
Adding a Wi-Fi network .................................................................................... 18
Cleaning............................................................................................................... 18
Customer service............................................................................................... 18
Limited warranty ............................................................................................... 18
Technical information....................................................................................... 18
Appendix: Mounting the Wireless Adapter
Mounting the adapter....................................................................................... 19
Mounting options.............................................................................................. 19
To mount the adapter ............................................................................... 19

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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 services and your music library.
• Stream your favorite music easily with personalized Presets.
• Works with your existing home Wi-Fi network.
• Free SoundTouch™app for your computer, smartphone or tablet provides more
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.
About SoundTouch™on your system
To get SoundTouch™ on your system, you need a SoundTouch™wireless adapter.
Refer to your system owner’s guide for setup instructions.
System compatibility
• Lifestyle®135/235/525/535 series II and III
• VideoWave®series III
System features
• Enables your Bose®home entertainment system to stream music wirelessly
using SoundTouch™.
• SoundTouch™source lets you view and control your Presets, Recents,
and Now Playing content on your TV.
• The SoundTouch™app lets you explore Internet radio, music services, and your
music library from your computer, smartphone or tablet.
• Six Presets deliver your music with just one touch from your remote control or
the SoundTouch™app.
Using SoundTouch™

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Using SoundTouch™
Accessing SoundTouch™
You can access SoundTouch™through the SOURCE menu on your entertainment
system or through the SoundTouch™app.
• SoundTouch™ source: Offers a subset of SoundTouch™ features that enable you
to play Recents and personalize Presets.
• SoundTouch™ app: Offers full control of SoundTouch™, allowing you to manage
your system settings, explore Internet radio, set and change Presets, stream
music to the system, view what is playing, plus much more.
Selecting the SoundTouch™ source
The SoundTouch™source allows you to control your Presets, Recents, and
Now Playing content using your system’s remote control.
1. Power on your system.
2. Press the source button on your remote.
Button System
Lifestyle®135/235/525/535 series II and III
VideoWave®III
The SOURCE menu appears.
Tip: You can also press the SOURCE button on your control console.
3. Select SoundTouch™.

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Using SoundTouch™
Using the SoundTouch™ source screen
Using the remote control, you can access a subset of SoundTouch™features from
the source screen.
What you can do
• Personalize and play Presets (page 9).
• Play Recents (page 10).
• View available artist information in the NOW PLAYING panel.
• Control playback (play, pause, stop, skip to the next track, etc.).
• View the music source of the content on the NOW PLAYING panel.
For greater control of your SoundTouch™system, see “Using the SoundTouch™
app” on page 12.
Language
ADAPTiQ
TV setup
Add a new device
Network Setup
Update
Teach mode
Exit
Unify
Using SoundTouch™
NOW
PLAYING
panel
Go to
Recents/
Presets
Music source
Available artist
information
PRESETS
panel

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Using SoundTouch™
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, using the SoundTouch™app on your computer, smartphone,
tablet, or the SoundTouch™source on your entertainment system.
What you need to know
• You can set Presets from the app and your entertainment system.
• If the Preset source is your iTunes or Windows Media Player music library,
ensure the computer storing your music library is on and connected to the
same network as the SoundTouch™system.
Playing a Preset
Once you personalize your Presets, select a Preset using the remote control or the
app to play it.
Note: If no music plays, see “Setting a Preset”.
Setting a Preset
1. Stream music to your entertainment system using the app or the SoundTouch™
source.
2. While the music is playing, press and hold a Preset number with the
remote control (about 2 seconds).
Note: For information on using the SoundTouch™app to set and change your
Presets, refer to In-app help.
NOW
PLAYING
panel

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Finding recently-played content
The Recents list displays your 50 most recently-played SoundTouch™items.
1. Select Go To Recents.
Language
ADAPTiQ
TV setup
Add a new device
Network Setup
Update
Teach mode
Exit
Unify
The RECENTS panel appears.
Language
ADAPTiQ
TV setup
Add a new device
Network Setup
Update
Teach mode
Exit
Unify
2. Select an item.
Using SoundTouch™ Controlling SoundTouch™
Lifestyle®controls
You can use the buttons on the system’s remote to explore SoundTouch™on your
system.
Press to access additional SoundTouch™ controls. Refer to your Lifestyle®
system’s operating guide for more information on controlling your system.
VideoWave®III controls
You can use the buttons on the system’s remote and the Control frame to use
SoundTouch™on your system. The Control frame changes according to music
source (Internet radio, music library, etc.). Refer to your VideoWave®III operating
guide for more information on controlling your system.
Unify
Go to
Recents
RECENTS
panel

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Controlling SoundTouch™
Lifestyle®controls
You can use the buttons on the system’s remote to explore SoundTouch™on your
system.
Press to access additional SoundTouch™ controls. Refer to your Lifestyle®
system’s operating guide for more information on controlling your system.
VideoWave®III controls
You can use the buttons on the system’s remote and the Control frame to use
SoundTouch™on your system. The Control frame changes according to music
source (Internet radio, music library, etc.). Refer to your VideoWave®III operating
guide for more information on controlling your system.
Unify
Presets appear at the top of the Control frame.
See “How Presets work” on page 9.

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Using the SoundTouch™ app
The SoundTouch™app is a software application that enables you to control the
system from your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Using the app, your smart
device acts as a rich remote for your SoundTouch™system.
The app enables you to manage your system settings, explore local and global
Internet radio stations, set and change Presets, stream music to the system, view
what is playing, plus much more.
After you set up the system on your network, you are ready to explore streaming
music and personalize your Presets.
Getting help
If you need more information on using the system, use Help Tips or In-app help.
Help Tips
After setup is complete helpful tips appear on the screen, based on the task you
are trying to complete. These tips instruct you how to use the system, including
how to personalize your Presets.
To activate the tips
If you have deactivated tips, follow these instructions to re-activate tips.
1. Launch the SoundTouch™app and click EXPLORE > SETTINGS > Help Tips.
2. Slide the SHOW TIPS slider to ON.
In-app help
For information about using SoundTouch™:
1. Click EXPLORE >HELP in the app.
2. Browse through the help topics.
Controlling SoundTouch™ Controlling SoundTouch™

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Controlling SoundTouch™
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 to the same network as your system.
2. On the device, download and install the SoundTouch™app:
• iOS users: download from the App Store
• Android™users: download from the Google Play™store
• If you are using a computer, open a browser and go to:
SoundTouch.com/app

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Advanced Features
Control button
The SoundTouch™wireless adapter provides advanced functionality through the
press and hold of the Control button.
Control button
Wi-Fi indicator
Wi-Fi®Indicator
The Wi-Fi indicator on the back of the adapter indicates Wi-Fi status.
Indicator activity System state
Blinking white Connecting to Wi-Fi network
Solid white System on and connected to Wi-Fi network
Solid amber System in setup mode
Blinking slow amber Disconnected from Wi-Fi network
Blinking fast amber Firmware error - call Bose service
Off Wi-Fi networking disabled or system connected to Ethernet
Disabling Wi-Fi®capability
The SoundTouch™wireless adapter has built-in Wi-Fi capability that enables
wireless connectivity.
1. Power on your entertainment system.
2. Press and hold the adapter’s Control button (8-10 seconds).
3. When the Wi-Fi indicator turns off, release the Control button.
Re-enabling Wi-Fi®capability
1. Power on your entertainment system.
2. Press the adapter’s Control button.
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Setting up using the SoundTouch™ app
If you are unable to complete network setup through UNIFY®, you must download
and install the Bose®SoundTouch™controller app onto a smartphone, tablet, or
computer that is connected to your network. The app guides you through connect-
ing the system to your network.
Activate setup mode on the adapter
1. On the back of the SoundTouch™wireless adapter, press and hold the Control
button for 1 - 8 seconds.
2. When the amber Wi-Fi®indicator blinks, release the Control button. The Wi-Fi
indicator should be solid amber.
Add the system to an existing SoundTouch™ account
If you have already set up SoundTouch™for another system, you do not need to
download the SoundTouch™app again.
1. On your smartphone or tablet, select the SoundTouch™icon to launch
the app.
2. Select EXPLORE > SETTINGS > Systems > ADD SYSTEM to add
another system.
The app guides you through setup.
Download and install the SoundTouch™ app
On your smartphone, tablet, or computer, download the
SoundTouch™controller app.
Bose SoundTouchTM controller app
• iOS users: download from the App Store
• Android™users: download from the Google Play™store
• If you are using a computer, open a browser and go to:
SoundTouch.com/app
Connect the system to your home Wi-Fi®network
After you install the app, add the system to your network:
1. On your smartphone, tablet, or computer, select to launch the app.
The app guides you through connecting the system to your Wi-Fi network.
2. Follow the instructions in the app to complete setup, including creating a
SoundTouch™account, adding a music library and music services.
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Care and Maintenance
Resetting the adapter
Factory reset clears all source and network settings from the system and returns it
to original factory settings.
Note: This reset function erases your SoundTouch™Presets and saved
network credentials.
1. Disconnect the Bose®link cable.
2. Press and hold the control button while reconnecting the cable.
3. Launch the SoundTouch™app on your computer and add the system to your
network.
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Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Problem What to do
Cannot
complete
network setup
or unable to
detect device
• Ensure the Bose®link cable is fully connected to the wireless adapter
and the control console.
• Ensure the USB cable is fully connected to the wireless adapter and
the control console. This cable needs to remain connected for the
system to work properly.
• Connect your entertainment system to AC (mains) power.
• Select correct network name and enter password.
• Connect the mobile device and SoundTouch™system to the same
Wi-Fi®network.
• Place the wireless adapter within range of the router.
• Enable Wi-Fi on the device (mobile or computer) you are using for
setup.
• If network name does not appear or is hidden, select
Manually Connect to Another Network on the
CONNECT TO HOME WI-FI NETWORK screen.
• Close other open applications.
• If using a computer for setup, check firewall settings to ensure that
the SoundTouch™app and SoundTouch™Music Server are allowed
programs.
• Test your Internet connection by loading www.SoundTouch.com
• Restart your mobile device, or computer, and router.
• Reboot the wireless adapter (refer to the Help system in the app).
• Uninstall the app, reset the wireless adapter, and restart setup.
Cannot
connect to
network
• If your network has changed or to connect your system to another
network, refer to the Help system in the app.
• Connect to the network using an Ethernet cable.
“SoundTouch™”
does not
appear in the
source menu
• Update the control console.
• Restart the Network Setup process in UNIFY.
• Ensure the Bose link cable is fully connected to the wireless adapter
and the control console.
• Ensure the USB cable is fully connected to the wireless adapter and
the control console. This cable needs to remain connected for the
system to work properly.

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Appendix: Mounting the Wireless AdapterCare 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 under Network Setup in the
UNIFY®menu on your entertainment system.
1. Power on your entertainment system.
2. Press the Setup button on the control console’s button panel.
The UNIFY menu appears.
3. Select Network setup.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to change your network.
Cleaning
To clean the SoundTouch™wireless adapter, wipe the enclosure using a soft, dry
cloth.
• Do not use solvents, chemicals, or sprays.
• Do not allow liquids to spill or objects to drop into any openings.
Customer service
For additional help using the system, contact Bose customer service. Refer to the
Important Safety Instructions sheet in the carton for contact information.
Limited warranty
Your SoundTouch™wireless adapter is covered by a limited warranty. Details of
the limited warranty are provided on the Important Safety Instructions sheet in the
carton. Please refer to the Important Safety Instructions sheet for instructions on
how to register. Failure to do so will not affect your limited warranty rights.
The warranty information provided with this product does not apply in
Australia and 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
Dimensions and weight
2”H x 2½”W x 93/8”D
(5.1 cm x 6.4 cm x 23.8 cm)
.75 lb (.34 kg)
Temperature range
32° F to 104° F (0° C to 40° C)

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Appendix: Mounting the Wireless Adapter
Mounting the adapter
You can mount the adapter on a wall (hardware not included). If your mounting
hardware comes with instructions that differ from these instructions,
follow the instructions supplied with your hardware.
This table describes mounting hardware specifications.
Item Wood Wallboard
Wall thickness 3⁄4in. (19 mm) or thicker 3⁄8in. (9.5 mm) or thicker
Drill bit 1⁄8in. (3.17 mm) 3⁄16 in. (4.76 mm)
Pan-head wood screws (2) #8 x 1 1⁄4in. (32 mm) #8 x 1 1⁄4in. (32 mm)
Plastic wall anchors (2) Not used #6 - 8 x 1 in. (25.4 mm)
Mounting options
There are two ways to mount the adapter:
• Vertically; connector panel facing left
• Horizontally; connector panel facing up
To mount the adapter
1. Drill two holes 6 ¼ in. (159 mm) center-to-center.
2. Insert plastic wall anchors (if mounting to wallboard).
3. Install pan-head wood screws.
Note: Leave the screw heads ¼ in. (6.35 mm) above wall surface.
4. Position adapter onto the screws.

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