Bose Solo 15 User manual

Solo 15/10
TV sound system
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Contents
Introduction
Thank you .............................................................................................................. 7
Unpacking ............................................................................................................. 7
System Setup
Step]: Placing the system ................................................................................. 8
Step 2: Choosing the type of audio cable to use ............................................ 9
Step 3: Connecting the selected audio cable to your TV ............................. 10
Step 4: Connecting the audio cable to the Solo system .............................. 11
Important instructions for optical cable connections .......................... 12
Step 5: Connecting the Solo system to power ............................................... 13
Step 6: Placing your TV on the Solo system ................................................... 14
Step 7: Turning off your TV speakers ............................................................... 15
Step 8: Checking for sound ................................................................................ 16
Step 9: Adjusting the bass ................................................................................. 16
Using alternate connections ............................................................................. ]7
Connecting a cable/satellite box to the system .................................... 17
Connecting a TV headphones output to the system ............................ ]8
Connecting multiple devices to the system ................................................... ]9
Operation
Getting system information .............................................................................. 20
Controlling the volume ...................................................................................... 21
Using auto-wake .................................................................................................. 21
Programming the Solo 15 universal remote ................................................... 22
Programming your remote to control your TV ....................................... 22
Programming the remote to control other devices .............................. 23
Customizing the power button ................................................................. 23
Resyncing your cable/satellite box and TV ............................................. 23
Switching between sources ....................................................................... 24
System control buttons .............................................................................. 24
Using playback controls .............................................................................. 25
Navigating on-screen menus and guides ................................................ 26
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Using a third-party remote ........................................................................ 27
Using dialog mode ....................................................................................... 27
Using the Solo 10 remote .................................................................................. 28
Optional universal remote ......................................................................... 28
Using a third-party remote ........................................................................ 28
Using dialog mode ....................................................................................... 28
Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 29
Replacing the remote batteries ........................................................................ 31
Solo 15 universal remote ............................................................................. 31
Solo 10 remote .............................................................................................. 31
Cleaning ................................................................................................................. 32
Customer service ................................................................................................. 32
Limited warranty ................................................................................................. 32
Technical information ......................................................................................... 32
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Safety Information
Please read this guide
Pleasereadthisowner'sguidecarefullyandsaveitfor futurereference.
Thelightningflashwitharrowheadsymbolwithinanequilateraltrianglealertstheuserto thepresenceof
uninsulated,dangerousvoltagewithinthesystemenclosurethatmaybeof sufficientmagnitudeto
constituteariskof electricshock.
Theexclamationpointwithinan equilateraltriangle,as markedonthesystem,isintendedtoalert theuser
tothe presenceofimportantoperatingand maintenanceinstructionsin thisowner'sguide.
z_ WARNINGS:
. To reducetheriskoffire or electricalshock,donotexposetheproductto rainor moisture.
. Donot exposethisapparatustodrippingor splashing,and donot placeobjectsfilledwith liquids,such
as vases,on or neartheapparatus.Aswith any electronicproducts,usecarenottospill liquidsintoany
partofthesystem.Liquidscancauseafailureand/orafire hazard.
.Solo 10remote: Keepnewandusedbatteriesawayfromchildren.Donotingestbattery,chemical
burnhazard.Theremotecontrolsuppliedwith thisproductcontainsacoin/buttoncell battery.Ifthe coin/
buttoncell batteryis swallowedit cancause severeinternalburnsinjust twohoursand canleadto
death. Ifthe batterycompartmentdoesnotclosesecurely,stopusingthe productand keepit awayfrom
children. Ifyouthink thebatterymayhavebeenswallowedor placedinsideany partofthebody,seek
immediatemedicalattention.Thecoin/buttoncellbatterymay explodeor causea fireorchemicalburnif
incorrectlyreplacedor mishandled.Donotrecharge,disassemble,heatabove212°F(100°C)or
incinerate.Replaceonlywith an agencyapproved(ex. UL)CR2032or DL20323-voltlithiumbattery.
Disposeof usedbatteriespromptly.
.Solo 'ISremote: Donotdismantle,openor shredbatterypackorcells.Donotexposebatteriesor
a batterypack toheator fire.Avoid storageindirectsunlight.Do notshort-circuitbattery.Donot store
batteriescarelesslyina boxor drawerwherethey mayshort-circuiteachotherorbeshort-circuitedby
othermetalobjects.Donotremovea batteryfrom itsoriginalpackaginguntilrequiredfor use. Donot
subjectbatteriesto mechanicalshock.Intheeventof abatteryleaking,do notallowtheliquidtocome
incontactwith the skinor eyes. Ifcontacthas beenmade,washtheaffectedareawithcopiousamounts
of waterandseekmedicaladvice.Observetheplus(+)and minus(-)marksonthebatteryandequip-
mentand ensurecorrectuse.Donotuseany batterypackor cellwhichis notdesignedfor usewiththe
product.Keepbatteriesoutofthe reachofchildren.Seekmedicaladviceimmediatelyif abatteryhas
beenswallowed.Alwayspurchasethecorrectbatteryfor theequipment.Keepbatteriescleanand dry.
Wipethebatteryterminalswith a cleandry clothif theybecomedirty.Usethe batteryonly in theapplica-
tion forwhichit was intended.When possible,removethe batteryfrom theequipmentwhennot in use.
ReplaceonlywithAA (IECLR06)alkalinebatteries.
. Donot placeany nakedflamesources,suchas lightedcandles,onor nearthe apparatus.
. Neverplacetheequipmentin an unstablelocation.Theequipmentmayfall,causingseriouspersonal
injuryor death.Manyinjuries,particularlytochildren,can beavoidedby takingsimpleprecautions
suchas:
- Usingcabinetsor standsrecommendedby themanufactureroftheequipment.
- Only usingfurniturethat cansafelysupportthe equipment.
- Ensuringtheequipmentis notoverhangingtheedgeofthe supportingfurniture.
- Notplacingthe equipmentontallfurniture(for example,cupboardsor bookcases)withoutanchoring
boththefurnitureandtheequipmenttoasuitablesupport.
- Notstandingtheequipmentonclothor othermaterialsplacedbetweentheequipmentand supporting
furniture.
- Educatingchildrenaboutthe dangersof climbingonfurnituretoreachtheequipmentor itscontrols.
. If youdoubt yourabilitytosafelymountyour televisionorset up this product,contacta professional
installerfor help.
. Donotallowchildrento push,pull,or climbonanA/V monitor.This maycauseit totip over,possibly
resultingin personalinjuryor death.For addedsafetyand stability,be sure tosecurethemonitorusing
a suitableanti-tipdevice.
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Safety Information
_ ARNING: This productcontainsmagneticmaterial.Pleasecontactyour physicianif you haveany
questionsonwhetherthismightaffecttheoperationof yourimplantablemedicaldevice.
Q WARNING: Containssmall which beachokinghazard.Notsuitableforchildrenunder 3.
parts may age
_._ AUTION: Donotmakeunauthorizedalterationsto theproduct;doingso maycompromisesafety,
regulatorycompliance,systemperformance,and mayvoidthewarranty.
Notes:
, Wherethe mainsplugor appliancecouplerisusedas thedisconnectdevice,suchdisconnectdeviceshall
remainreadilyoperable.
, Thisproductmustbeusedindoors.It isneitherdesignednortestedfor useoutdoors,in recreationvehicles,or
onboats.
, Theproductlabelis locatedonthebottomorthebackoftheproduct.
Please dispose of used batteries properly, followinganylocal regulations.
Donotincinerate.
_ This productconformstoall applicableEUDirectiverequirements.ThecompleteDeclarationof
Conformitycan befound atwww.Bose.com/compliance.
1. Readtheseinstructions.
2. Keepthese instructions.
3. Heedallwarnings.
4. Followall instructions.
5. Donotusethisapparatusnearwater.
6. Cleanonlywith adrycloth.
7. Donotblockanyventilationopenings.Installinaccordancewith themanufacturer'sinstructions.
8. Donotinstallnearanyheat sourcessuchasradiators,heatregisters,stoves,or otherapparatus(including
amplifiers)thatproduceheat.
9. Protectthepowercordfrombeingwalkedonor pinchedparticularlyat plugs,conveniencereceptacles,and
thepointwheretheyexitfromtheapparatus.
10. Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspecifiedbythe manufacturer.
11. Unplugthisapparatusduringlightningstormsorwhenunusedfor longperiodsof time.
12. Referall servicingto qualifiedpersonnel.Servicingis requiredwhen theapparatushasbeen damagedin
away, suchas power-supplycordor plug isdamaged,liquidhas beenspilledor objectshavefallen into
theapparatus,theapparatushasbeenexposedtorainor moisture,doesnotoperatenormally,or has
beendropped.
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Thissymbolmeanstheproductmust notbediscardedashouseholdwaste,and shouldbedeliveredto
anappropriatecollectionfacilityfor recycling.Properdisposalandrecyclinghelpsprotectnatural
resources,humanhealthand theenvironment.For moreinformationon disposaland recyclingof this
product,contactyour localmunicipality,disposalservice,ortheshopwhereyou boughtthisproduct.
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Safety Information
NOTE: Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfound to complywiththe limitsfor aClassB digitaldevice,pursuant
to Part15ofthe FCC rules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterfer-
ence in aresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,and can radiateradiofrequencyenergyand, if
notinstalledand usedin accordancewith the instructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradio communica-
tions.However,thereis no guaranteethat interferencewillnot occurin aparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipment
does causeharmfulinterferenceto radioortelevisionreception,whichcanbe determinedby turningthe equipment
off andon,you areencouragedto trytocorrecttheinterferenceby oneor moreof thefollowingmeasures:
. Reorientorrelocatethe receivingantenna.
. Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
. Connecttheequipmenttoanoutletona differentcircuitthantheone towhichthereceiveris connected.
. Consultthedealeror anexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianfor help.
Changesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedby BoseCorporationcouldvoidthe user's authorityto operate
thisequipment.
This devicecomplieswith part15ofthe FCC Rules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)This
device maynot causeharmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,including
interferencethatmaycause undesiredoperation.
This ClassB digitalapparatuscomplieswithCanadianICES-003.
CAN ICES-3(a) /NMB-3(a)
Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements
PartName Load F,lercury
(Pb) (Hg)
PCBs X O
Metalparts X O
Plasticparts O O
Speakers X O
Cables X O
Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements
Cadmium Hexavaient Polybrominatod Poiybrominated
(Cd} (CR(V{}) Bipheny{ (PBB} diphenyiethor (PBDE)
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
O: Indicatesthatthis toxicor hazardoussubstancecontainedinallofthe homogeneousmaterialsfor this partis belowthe limit
requirementin SJ/T 11363-2006.
X:Indicatesthatthistoxicorhazardoussubstancecontainedinatleastoneofthehomogeneousmaterialsusedforthispartis
abovethelimitrequirementinSJ/T11363-2006.
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The serial and model number can be found on the bottom panel.
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We suggest you keep your receipt with this owner's guide.
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Introduction
.....I""'haHk you .........
Thank you for choosing the Bose _ Solo 15/10 TV sound system for your home.
This stylish, unobtrusive speaker system is designed to fit under most 46" TVs and
many 50" TVs. It delivers superb acoustic performance that will greatly enhance
your TV viewing experience.
Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that you have all the parts shown here:
OR
Solo 15/10 TV sound system Solo 15 Solo 10 remote
universal remote
j
Powercord Optical digital Coaxialdigital
(Theappropriate audio cable audio cable
power cord for your (Includedin
region isincluded) Europeonly)
Analog stereo
audio cable
If any part of the product appears to be damaged, do not attempt to use it.
Contact your authorized Bose dealer immediately or call Bose Customer Service.
Refer to the contact list enclosed in the carton for contact information.
Be sure to save the carton and packing materials. They provide the safest means
for transporting or storing the product.
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System Setup
Step 1° P acin 8 the system
1.
2. Move your TV aside and turn it so you can see the Audio Out panel.
Place the Solo system where you had your TV.
"UT panel
Placement guidelines:
= The Bose _Solo 15/10 system is designed to fit under TVs that weigh no more than
75 Ibs (34 kg) and have bases no wider than 24" (61 cm), and no deeper than 12.25"
(31 cm).
• The base of your TV should be centered on the top of the system and must not
hang over any of its edges.
If the TV base is too large to fit on top of the system, place the sound system in
another location such as on an open shelf under the TV, but keep it close to your
TV so the audio cable will reach. You can also mount your TV on the wall above
the system.
If placing the sound system in a cabinet or on a shelf, position the front of the
system as close as possible to the front edge of the shelf for optimum audio
performance.
Cautions:
DO NOT place a CRT type TV on this system. It is not designed for use with this
type of TV.
Allowing the base of your TV to hang over any edge of this speaker system in-
creases the risk of the TV tipping, which may result in injury.
If placing the sound system backed up to a wall, make sure there is a space of at
least 1" (2.5 cm) between the wall and the rear of the system.
With any placement of this product, make sure the ventilation openings on the rear
panel are not blocked.
Ifyour TV comes with an anti-tip device, install it according to the manufacturer's
instructions and adjust the tether as instructed after placing the TV on top of the
system, installing an anti-tip device is recommended when using a TV with this
product, if your TV did not come with an anti-tip device, you can get one from
most retail TV suppliers.
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System Setup
Step 2: ChoosiH_ the type of audio cable
to use
1. On the back of your TV, locate the Audio Out connector panel and note which
type of audio output connectors your -IV has.
2,
Note:
Note:
Tip:
Analog stereo Optical digital Coaxial digital
audio audio audio
Use this connection
if no optical or
coaxial digital audio
outputs are available.
Use either of these connections for best
audio performance.
Choose the appropriate audio cable for your TV.
Your Solo system may come with several types of audio cables. Only one
audio connection is needed. Choose one cable and set the others aside.
The optical or coaxial cable will provide the best audio performance.
Use the analog cable only if your TV does not have an optical output or a
coaxial output.
If your TV does not have any audio outputs, you can use the audio outputs
on another device. See "Using alternate connections" on page 17 for other
ways to connect the Solo TV sound system.
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System Setup
Step 3: Cennectin S the se+ected audio cab+e
to your TV
1. On the back of your TV, locate the Audio OUT connector panel.
2. Plug one end of the selected audio cable into the correct Audio OUT
connector.
Caution: If using the optical cable, make sure you remove the protective cap and
hold the plug in the correct orientation for the Audio OUT connector on
your TV.
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System Setup
Step 4,; CoHHectiH_ the audio cable to the Solo
Plug the other end of the selected audio cable into the corresponding connector on
the Solo system.
Note: If using the optical cable, please read the Important Instructions on
page 12.
Remove caps
Audio OUT
TV
Note: Only one audio connection is needed.
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System Setup
Important instructions for optical cable connections
1. Remove the protective cap from both ends of the optical cable.
Bose logo
Remove caps
2. Hold the optical cable plug with the Bose logo facing up, as shown.
3. Align the plug with the Optical connector on the Solo system and insert the plug
carefully.
Note: The Optical connector on the Solo system has a hinged door that swings out
of the way when you insert the plug.
Hinged door
Caution: inserting the plug in the wrong orientation can damage the plug and/or
the connector.
4. Firmly push the plug into the connector until you hear or feel a click.
Test to be sure the plug cannot easily slip out of the connector.
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Step S: COHHectiH_ the Solo system to power
1. Plug one end of the power cord into the Power connector.
2. Plug the other end into a live AO power (mains) outlet.
A few moments after applying power, the system emits two tones indicating that
it is ready to use.
Tip:
Power connector
Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on all
electronic equipment. Voltage variations and spikes can damage electronic
components in any system.
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System Setup
Step 6: P acin 8 your TV on the Solo system
Place your TV on the Solo system, making sure the -IV stand is centered on the
top of the system. Refer to "Placement guidelines:" on page 8.
Caution: Be sure to center the base of your TV on the top of this product.
Cautions:
• DO NOT place a CRT type TV on this system. It is not designed for use with
this type of -IV.
• Allowing the base of your TV to hang over any edge of this speaker system
increases the risk of the TV tipping, which may result in injury.
• If placing the sound system backed up to a wall, make sure there is a space of at
least 1" (2.5 cm) between the wall and the rear of the system.
• If your TV comes with an anti-tip device, install it according to the manufacturer's
instructions and adjust the tether as instructed after placing the TV on top of the
system, installing an anti-tip device is recommended when using a TV with this
product. If your TV did not come with an anti-tip device, you can get one from
most retail TV suppliers.
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System Setup
Step 7: Turnin 8 off your TV speakers
To enjoy the full benefit of hearing TV audio through the 8olo TV sound system, the
internal speakers in your TV should be turned off.
Note: Check your -r%zowner's guide for help using the -r%zmenus.
1. Turn on your TV.
2. Go to the TV menu and select Audio, Sound, or Speaker Settings.
3. Look for the menu item that allows you to turn off the TV speakers. This menu
item may be called Speakers On/Off or something closely related.
4. If there is no setting for turning the TV speakers off, adjust the TV volume to its
lowest setting.
To confirm your TV speakers are turned off:
1. Press _ (mute) on the Solo remote.
2. Check that no sound is coming from your TV.
Tip: If you connected your TV to the Solo system using an optical digital cable,
you may need to make sure that your TV's audio settings do not inhibit the
audio output signal.
• Look for a menu item in your TV's Audio Settings that may affect digital
audio output. You may have to select the digital output you want to use.
• Look for any setting that selects the type of audio output, such as Stereo or
5.1 Channel Audio output. You may need to select such a setting in order to
enable the audio output.
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System Setup
Step 8: CheckiH_ for souHd
1. Power on your TV and cable/satellite box (if needed).
ft. Press _ on the Solo system remote.
Make sure the system status indicator is solid green.
3.
Tip:
indicator
Check if sound is coming from the Solo system.
If you do not hear sound from the Solo system see "Troubleshooting" on page
29.
At this time, you may consider setting your Solo system to automatically wake
from standby whenever it receives a sound signal. See "Using auto-wake" on
page 21.
Step 9: Adjustin 8 the bass
The bass control knob on the back of the system allows you to change the
bass level output of the system.
Turn the bass control knob right to increase the bass, left to decrease the bass.
Note: For optimal sound quality for dialog-only programming, such as news and talk
shows, see "Using dialog mode" on page 27 (Solo 15) and page 28 (Solo 10).
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System Setup
Usin a temate connections
You may need to use an alternate connection:
• Ifyour TV does not have any audio output connections or does not deliver the
audio to the Solo 15/10 system. See "Connecting a cable/satellite box to the sys-
tem" or "Connecting a TV headphones output to the system" on pages 17-18.
Ifyou do not get sound from a DVD player that is connected to your TV.
See "Connecting multiple devices to the system" on page 19.
Connecting acable/satellite box to the system
You can connect a cable/satellite box to the Solo 15/10 system. Only one cable is
needed.
Caution: If using an optical cable, refer to page 12 for important instructions.
1. On the back of your cable/satellite box, locate the Audio Out connector panel
and note which type of audio outputs your cable/satellite box has.
Removecaps
Audio OUT
Cable/satellite
box
Audio IN Solo 15/10 system
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2. Choose the appropriate audio cable for your cable/satellite box.
3. Connect the audio cable from your cable/satellite box's Audio Out connector
panel to the Solo system.
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Connecting a TV headphones output to the system
If your FV only has a headphones connector, you need a dual RCA-to-3,5 mm stereo
cable (not provided) to connect to the Solo 15/10 system,
1, Insert the stereo plug into the TV headphones connector,
2, Insert the white plug into the L connector on the Solo system,
3, Insert the red plug into the R connector on the Solo system,
4, Ensure your TV speakers are on, Refer to your TV's Owner's Guide for more
information,
5, To ensure optimal volume control from your system, set your TV's volume to
75 percent of maximum; then set the volume level of your system using the
remote control,
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System Setup
Connectin multiple devices to the system
If you have a device such as a DVD player connected to your TV, you may discover
that your TV does not pass audio from the DVD player to the audio output on your
TV. The Solo system provides a solution to this problem. You can connect up to
three devices to the Solo system using a different type of audio cable for each.
For example, the figure below shows a cable/satellite box and a DVD player or game
system connected to the Solo system.
Note: This alternate connection scheme may not work with the equipment you have
in your home because some devices like cable/satellite boxes always remain
on. When multiple devices are connected to the Solo system, turn on only the
device you want to use and turn off the others.
Caution: If using an optical cable, refer to page 12 for important instructions.
Audio OUT
DVD player or game system Audio OUT Cable/satellite box
Audio iN Solo 15/10 system
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Operation
GettiHg system iHf@rmati@H
The system status indioator tells you when the system is on and provides you with a
system status during operation.
System status
indicator
System status:
Off
Dim amber
Solid green
Blinking green
or
Blinking amber
System off (standby)
Standby, auto wake is enabled
Power is on
System is muted
(if dialog mode is enabled)
Fast blinking green Volume is being adjusted
or
Fast blinking amber
(if dialog mode is enabled)
Solid amber Dialog mode is enabled
Solid red System error - call Bose Customer Service
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