Bose Acoustimass 500 User manual

BASS MODULE 500

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WHAT’S IN THE CARTON
CONTENTS
Confirm that the following parts are included:
Bose Bass Module 500 Power cord*
*May ship with multiple power cords. Use the power cord for your region.
NOTE: If any part of the product is damaged, do NOT use it. Contact your authorized
Bose dealer or Bose customer service.
Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Supportworldwide.Bose.com/Support

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BASS MODULE PLACEMENT
RECOMMENDATIONS
For best performance, follow these recommendations when placing the bass module:
Do NOT place any objects on top of the bass module.
To avoid wireless interference, keep other wireless equipment 1 – 3 ft.
(0.3 – 0.9 m) away from the bass module. Place the bass module outside
and away from metal cabinets, other audio/video components and direct
heat sources.
Place the bass module on a stable and level surface. Vibration can cause the bass
module to move, particularly on smooth surfaces like marble, glass or highly
polished wood.
Place the bass module along the same wall as your TV, or along any other wall in
the front third of the room.
Keep the back side of the bass module (the side opposite the Bose logo) at least
3 in. (7.6 cm) from any other surface. Blocking the port on the bottom of this side
may aect acoustic performance.
For more bass, place the bass module closer to walls and corners. For less bass,
place the bass module further from walls and corners.
Make sure there is an AC (mains) outlet nearby.
CAUTION: Do NOT place the bass module on its top or sides when in use.

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POWER
CONNECT THE BASS MODULE TO POWER
1. Connect the power cord to the bconnector on the bass module.
POWER
2. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC (mains) power outlet.

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CONNECT TO A SOUNDBAR OR SPEAKER
CHOOSE YOUR CONNECTION METHOD
The way you connect the bass module depends on your soundbar or speaker.
Choose your connection method from the table below.
SOUNDBAR OR SPEAKER CONNECTION METHOD
Bose Smart Soundbar
(voice-enabled soundbar)
Connect using the Bose Music app (see page 14).
NOTE: If you can’t access or have trouble
connecting using the Bose Music app,
see “Troubleshooting” on page 20.
SoundTouch 300 soundbar Connect using your soundbar’s remote
(see page 15).
Bose TV Speaker (or alternate
wired setup for soundbars )
Connect using an audio cable (not provided)
(see page 16).

CONNECT TO A SOUNDBAR OR SPEAKER
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CONNECT USING THE BOSE MUSIC APP
1. In the Bose Music app, select your soundbar.
2. Go to the Settings menu to add your bass module.
New to the Bose Music app?
1. On your mobile device, download the Bose Music app.
BOSE MUSIC
2. Follow the app instructions.

CONNECT TO A SOUNDBAR OR SPEAKER
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CONNECT USING THE SOUNDTOUCH 300 REMOTE
1. On your soundbar’s remote, press the SoundTouch button e.
2. Press and hold kuntil the connectivity light lon the soundbar blinks white.
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Once connected, you hear a tone. The light on the back of the bass module and
lon the soundbar glow white.
NOTES: Connecting may take several minutes.
If the bass module doesn’t connect to the soundbar, see “Troubleshooting”
on page 20.
Check for sound
NOTE: To avoid hearing distorted audio, turn o your TV speakers. Refer to your TV
owner’s guide for more information.
1. Power on your TV.
2. If you are using a cable/satellite box or other secondary source:
a. Power on this source.
b. If this source is connected to your TV, select the appropriate TV input.
3. Power on the soundbar.
You hear sound coming from the bass module.
NOTE: If you don’t hear sound from the bass module, see “Troubleshooting” on
page 21.

CONNECT TO A SOUNDBAR OR SPEAKER
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CONNECT USING AN AUDIO CABLE
You can connect the module to the soundbar or speaker using a 3.5 mm audio cable
(not provided).
If you don’t have a 3.5 mm audio cable (commonly used for headphones and
mobile devices), visit Bose.com/BM500Bose.com/BM500 to purchase a 15 ft. (4.5 m) cable. You can also
purchase this part at your local electronics store.
1. Connect one end of a 3.5 mm audio cable to the xconnector on the
bass module.
BASS
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CONNECT TO A SOUNDBAR OR SPEAKER
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2. Connect the other end of the cable to the hconnector on the back of the
soundbar or speaker.
BASS
NOTES:
Bose Smart Soundbar: Make sure to connect the cable to the hconnector,
not the Cconnector.
Bose TV Speaker: Make sure to connect the cable to the hconnector, not the
Bconnector.
SoundTouch 300 soundbar: Connect the cable to the pconnector.
3. Check for sound (see page 15).

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BASS MODULE STATUS
STATUS LIGHT
The light on the back of the module shows system status.
LIGHT ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE
Solid white Connected to the soundbar or speaker
Blinking white Downloading a software update
Solid amber Network standby (wireless connection)
Blinking amber Ready to connect to the soundbar or speaker
O Power-saving mode (wired connection)
Blinking red Error - contact Bose customer service