Bose SoundLink Air
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1. The product label is located on the bottom of the product C 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 Ta Please dispose of used batteries properly following local regulations Do not incinerate pu ird Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Protectthe power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 10 Use only attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 11 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 12 Refer all servicing to qualified service 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 ap2. Address Host IP address e Subnet Mask Subnet within the IP address for your network e Gateway IP IP address of a router that serves as an access point for another router DNS 1 IP IP address for your 1 Domain Name Server DNS 2 IP IP address for your 2 Domain Name Server Proxy Server Address used for making an indirect network connection Proxy Port Specifies the port to connect to the proxy 3 Click Save A progress dialog is displayed followed by a confirmation dialog box 4 Click Close Turning on off Wi Fi capability Your SoundLink Air has built in Wi Fi capability that enables wireless connectivity and AirPlay If you would like to turn off Wi Fi press and hold the Play Pause button on the remote for five seconds until the Wi Fi indicator turns off To turn on Wi Fi press and hold the Play Pause button on the remote for five seconds until the Wi Fi indicator starts blinking English 17 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Power saving mode The power saving mode allows the system to consume only a minimum amount of power It can be used to reduce the power consumed in your home while you are away To switch the system to the power saving mode press and hold the power button for 10 seconds or until the front panel indicators are off Note The Wi Fi connection is discontinued when switching to the power saving mode Updating system software Occasionally software updates become available
3. Fi setup application or performing a system update when running on battery power These functions will fail if the battery has insufficient power Note After 20 minutes of no activity when on battery power the system automatically switches to standby and does not maintain a Wi Fi connection Press any system button to turn power on again Battery status indicator The battery status indicator on the front panel tells you when you need to charge the battery Flashing red 20 or less of full charge remaining charging needed A fully charged battery provides approximately three hours of use if the SoundLink Air system is set to maximum volume However the rate of battery discharge varies with the type of music played and the volume setting You can extend the battery operating time significantly by lowering the volume 20 English CARE AND MAINTENANCE Manual battery check The battery indicator is normally off to conserve battery power To check the charge level press and hold the remote Power button O and observe the indicator color Green 70 or more of full charge Amber 20 to 70 of full charge Flashing red 20 or less charging needed Note The battery should be replaced if the battery status indicator remains yellow after 10 hours of charging or the amount of time you can operate on battery power decreases significantly Battery protection mode
4. If the battery is not being charged and the SoundLink Air system is unused for more than 14 days it enters battery protection mode to preserve battery power To reactivate your SoundLink Air system connect the power supply to the System and charge the battery Charging the battery To charge the battery plug the power supply into a live AC outlet and plug the cord into the DC POWER connector on the back panel of the SoundLink Air system Recommended charging time is 10 hours The battery indicator will turn off when the battery is fully charged Amber Battery charging Off Lue Charging cycle done Packing the power supply for traveling Wind the cord into the groove around the top of the power supply Slide the small round ball along the cord as needed to press it into the channel English 21 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Performing a factory reset A factory reset clears all source volume and network settings from the SoundLink Air system and returns it to its original factory settings To reset your system press and hold the Reset button on the bottom panel for 10 seconds When reset is complete the Wi Fi indicator will blink amber To reconnect with your Wi Fi network run the Wi Fi setup application again Limited warranty information Your SoundLink Air system is covered by a limited warranty Details of the limited warranty are provided on the product registration card that is included in t
5. Turning on off Wi Fi capability cse 17 Power saving mode he 18 Updating system software llle 18 Software update procedure ee 18 Alternate update method 19 Optional battery not included llli 20 Performing a factory reset e eee ete 22 Limited warranty information 22 Technical information LL 22 English 5 INTRODUCTION Overview Thank you for purchasing the SoundLink Air digital music system This system lets you enjoy clear room filling sound streamed wirelessly via AirPlay using your iPad iPhone iPod touch or any computer running iTunes Using the SoundLink Air you can e Stream your favorite music from the music library or other AirPlay enabled apps on your iPod touch iPhone or iPad e Stream music from iTunes on your computer over your Wi Fi network Connect an additional analog audio source to the AUDIO IN connector To use AirPlay with the SoundLink Air system you will need any one of these e iPod touch iPhone or iPad device with iOS 4 3 3 or later PC or Mac running iTunes 10 2 2 or later Unpacking Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that you have all the parts shown here Remote control Power supply Power supply AC adapter s SoundLink Air USB cable digital music system The appropriate AC adapter is supplied for your region The plastic bag may contain more than one adapter If any part
6. any location within the range of your Wi Fi network Remove the power cord from the AC outlet move the system and plug it in again The Wi Fi indicator will start blinking blue as the system works on automatically connecting to your network again When connected the system will emit a tone and the Wi Fi indicator will be solid blue Note If you change anything in your Wi Fi network or move the system to a location where it is within the range of a different Wi Fi network you will need to run the setup application again When you move it back to within range of your original network the system will automatically connect without needing to run the setup application again The system remembers the last four Wi Fi networks used 10 English OPERATION Power on off To turn the system on There are two ways to turn the system on o On the remote press the power button i On your iPad iPhone iPod touch or computer running iTunes start streaming AirPlay audio When the system turns on the Wi Fi indicator changes from dim blue to bright blue indicating that your system has a Wi Fi connection To turn the system off On the remote press the power button to turn the system off The Wi Fi indicator will change to a dim blue This indicates that the system is maintaining the connection to your Wi Fi network while it is off Note After 20 minutes of no activity the system automatically turns off If there is no Wi
7. electronic products use care not to spill liquids into any part of the system Liquids can cause a failure and or a fire hazard Keep the remote control battery away from children It may cause a fire or chemical burn if mishandled Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C 212 F or incinerate Dispose of used batteries promptly Replace only with a battery of the correct type and model number e Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with an agency approved e g UL CR2032 or DL2032 3 volt lithium battery Do not place any naked flame sources such as lighted candles on or near the apparatus gt b gt gt CAUTION Make no modifications to the system or accessories Unauthorized alterations may compromise safety regulatory compliance and system performance AN CAUTION Operate this product within the temperature range of 4 F to 113 F 20 C to 45 C Please complete and retain for your records The serial number can be found on the bottom panel Serial number Purchase date 2 English SAFETY INFORMATION Note Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device such disconnect device shall remain readily operable The product must be used indoors It is neither designed nor tested for use outdoors in recreation vehicles or on boats This product is intended to be used only with the power supply provided
8. of the product appears to be damaged do not attempt to use it Contact your authorized Bose dealer immediately or contact 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 6 English GETTING STARTED Connecting the system to power What you need CAUTION FOR CHINA AND KOREA An adaptor for your system is provided in a sg small bag that is labeled with the name of SoundLink Air Power AC your country Be sure to use only that digital music system supply adapter adapter 1 Place the system close to your computer Keep all system parts close by so they are easy to reach when you need them 2 Connect the system to power A Attach the AC adapter for your region to the power supply B Plug the DC power cord on the power supply into the DC POWER connector on the SoundLink Air system C Plug the power supply into an AC mains outlet You will hear a short tone indicating a power connection was made The front panel Wi Fi indicator should start blinking amber Note DO NOT connect the USB cable at this time You will be prompted to do this by the Wi Fi setup application downloaded during the setup process English 7 GETTING STARTED System setup The SoundLink Air system requires a connection to your Wi Fi network
9. standards 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 of the device Output power 12 dBuV m at 3m 2 45 GHz U S A and Canada 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 20 cm between radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Corporation could void the user s authority to operate this equipment 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 Polybrominated Biphenyl PBB Polybrominated diphenylether PBDE PCBs X 0 0 0 0 0 Metal parts X 0 0 0 0 0 Plastic parts 0 0 0 0 0 0 Speakers X 0 0 0 0 0 Cables X 0 0 0 0 0 0 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
10. system error has occurred Contact Bose Customer Service for assistance 18 English CARE AND MAINTENANCE Alternate update method This procedure will work on either a Mac or Windows computer providing it has the Safari browser installed on its hard drive 1 Make sure your SoundLink Air system is connected to your Wi Fi network 2 On your computer open Safari and go to http worldwide bose com soundlinkair 3 In the upper right corner of Safari click Bookmarks Pity er rre can com urn risa ut Kg it Mam we fet P 7 rr ja dn mipi mum BO Pei 5 In the Bonjour bookmarks open double click Bose SoundLink Air 6 On the lower left click Update 7 Follow the onscreen instructions English 19 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Optional battery not included You can purchase a battery to add portability to your SoudLink Air system Contact your local authorized Bose dealer or visit www Bose com for assistance To contact Bose by phone refer to the contact list on the Quick Start Guide To install the battery follow the instructions included with the battery WARNING Only use a genuine battery from Bose or an authorized Bose dealer Bose cannot warrant the safety and compatibility or assure the operability of batteries from other manufacturers for use in operating the SoundLink Air digital music system CAUTION The battery needs to be fully charged before using the Wi
11. to receive AirPlay streamed audio The following steps guide you through the preferred method for setting up your system Note For another setup method see Alternate setup method on page 15 What you need USB cable Remote control 1 Open a browser on your computer and go to http www Bose com wifisetup For convenience the URL is written on the product label located on the bottom of the system Make sure the SoundLink Air is connected to power before you continue 2 Follow the online instructions to download and run the Wi Fi Setup Application Note After starting the setup application you may be asked to install a software driver Make sure you do this before connecting the SoundLink Air system to your computer Note Do not remove power from the SoundLink Air system while downloading and running the Wi Fi setup application 3 When prompted by the following image connect the system to your computer using the supplied USB cable 8 English GETTING STARTED A Plug the large connector of the provided USB cable into a USB port on your computer B Plug the other end into the SETUP connector on the SoundLink Air system USB cable supplied Note The SETUP connector is used only for system setup functions This connector can not be use to play audio from any device 4 Inthe setup window enter the requested information A Speaker name This field displays th
12. Fi connection when the 20 minute time out occurs the system automatically switches to the Power Saving mode see Power saving mode on page 18 When turning the system on from this mode you will experi ence a slight delay before hearing audio Controlling the volume Volume controls are located on the remote and on the right hand side of the speaker You can also use the volume controls on your AirPlay compatible device To increase the volume press plus to decrease press minus To silence the speaker press mute Press again to unmute When muted the O front panel mute icon glows white Note The front panel indicator for the selected source amp or AUX blinks with every button press to verify the command Listening to an AirPlay compatible device After connecting to your wireless router the SoundLink Air digital music system is ready to stream AirPlay audio at any time If an AUX source is connected and playing when you begin streaming audio from your AirPlay compatible device that source stops and you will hear the AirPlay audio stream English 11 OPERATION To listen to streamed audio 1 Start a music app on your AirPlay compatible device or computer Make sure it is connected to the same Wi Fi network as the SoundLink Air system 2 To make sure the initial volume is not too loud move the volume slider in the music app to within the lower third of the scale 3 Tap or
13. MIMESEO SoundLink Air digital music system Owner s Guide 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 to set up and operate your system properly and enjoy its advanced features Please save this owner s guide for future reference CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL 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 tisk 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 WARNING This product contains magnets which can be harmful to pacemaker wearers WARNING Contains small parts which may be a choking hazard Not suitable for children under age 3 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose the product to rain or moisture 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
14. click the AirPlay icon and select the SoundLink Air or the name you gave it from the list of available speakers 4 Start playing music tracks You can use the play pause skip forward 6 or skip backward Q buttons on the SoundLink Air remote to control playback of your music Note To remotely control iTunes using the SoundLink Air remote you will need to change a setting in the iTunes Preferences menu Start iTunes and open the Edit menu Select Preferences and click on Devices Click to place a checkmark next to Allow iTunes audio control from remote speakers Listening to a device using AUX You can use the SoundLink Air system to listen to any audio device that can connect to the 3 5 mm AUDIO IN connector on the rear panel 1 Plug the device into the AUDIO IN connector AUDIO IN Stereo audio cable not provided 2 Set the volume control of the device to slightly less than maximum 3 Press the remote AUX button The front panel AUX indicator AUX glows white 4 Use the SoundLink Air system volume buttons to set the audio level Note The SounaLink Air remote does not control any functions on an AUX device connected to the AUDIO IN connector 12 English CARE AND MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting Problem What to do System cannot Make sure your network password is correct SOS to my e Move the system closer to the wireless router networ e Stop any other audi
15. e system name Bose SoundLink Air We recommend that you select the Speaker name and change it to something that helps you identify it better such as Living Room SoundLink Air This is the name that will appear in the list of available devices on your AirPlay compatible device English 9 GETTING STARTED B Select your Wi Fi network This field should display the name of your wire less network If you have more than one click the triangle Y and select the network you want from the drop down list If your network name does not appear in the list or it is hidden select Other from the drop down list and manually set up your network C Enter your network password If you are using a secured network enter your password D Click Connect A progress screen is displayed while the system works on connecting This may take up to three minutes You may cancel at any time during the process If it fails to make a connection make sure your network name and password are correct and try again 5 Wait for the connection confirmation A confirmation dialog is displayed on your computer the system emits a tone and the front panel Wi Fi indicator changes to solid blue e Your system is now ready to stream audio from an AirPlay compatible device See Listening to an AirPlay compatible device on page 11 Moving the system after Wi Fi setup After the initial setup you can move the SoundLink Air system to
16. east two seconds until the Wi Fi indicator turns solid amber Amber vem a ca 5 Wait until you hear an audio tone in approximately 30 seconds Then continue 6 On your iPod touch iPad iPhone or laptop computer turn on Wi Fi and join the Bose SoundLink Air Network 7 Open a browser and type http 192 168 1 1 in the address field The setup window is displayed on your screen English 15 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 8 Select your home Wi Fi network from the drop down list enter your password and tap or click Connect The Wi Fi indicator may briefly blink blue and then turn on solid blue to indicate a successful connection to your home Wi Fi network Blinking Blue Blue ES e e Note Before you continue it is recommended to check for any available software updates See Updating system software on page 18 9 On your iPod touch iPad iPhone or laptop computer return to the Wi Fi control panel and join your home Wi Fi network 10 Start a music application tap or click the AirPlay icon M and adjust the volume to 3096 11 Select the SoundLink Air system in the speaker list Configuring your network manually To manually configure your network or change the settings 1 Select Advanced Configuration from the File menu 16 English CARE AND MAINTENANCE 2 Enter or change the settings DHCP Sets the IP assignment to either Automatic or Static IP
17. he carton Please refer to the card for instructions on how to obtain warranty service and register your product Failure to register will not affect your limited warranty rights Technical information Power supply rating Input 100 240V_ 50 60Hz 1 3A Output 20V 2A Size and weight 6 H x 12 16 W x 4 16 D 17 5 cm x 30 7 cm x 10 3 cm 4 67 Ib 2 4 kg 22 English CARE AND MAINTENANCE English 23 352050 0010 MUGE Better sound through research 2012 Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham MA 01701 9168 USA AM352050 Rev 00
18. ing the remote battery When the remote stops operating or its range seems reduced it is time to change the remote battery 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 100 C 212 F 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 an agency approved e g UL CR2032 or DL2032 3 volt lithium battery 1 Using a coin turn the battery cover slightly counterclockwise 2 Remove the cover and insert the new battery CR2032 or DL2032 flat side up with the symbol in view A 3 Reseat the cover and turn it clockwise to lock into place 14 English CARE AND MAINTENANCE Alternate setup method Using this method you can set up your SoundLink Air System by first joining its own built in Wi Fi network and then connecting to your home Wi Fi network Note Before you start disconnect power and any cables from your SoundLink Air system 1 Place your SoundLink Air system in a location where you want to use it 2 Bring your iPod touch iPad iPhone or laptop computer to the same location 3 Connect the SoundLink Air system to power DC POWER 4 Press and hold the Reset button on the bottom of the SoundLink Air System for at l
19. is above the limit requirement in SJ T 11363 2006 The SoundLink Air digital music system works with iPod touch iPhone and iPad devices with di iOS 4 3 3 or later and computers running iTunes 10 2 2 or later Moran SoundLink is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation in the U S and other countries AirPlay the AirPlay logo iPad iPhone iPod Touch iTunes Mac Bonjour and Safari are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Wi Fi is a trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance 2012 Bose Corporation No part of this work may be reproduced modified distributed or otherwise used without written permission 4 English CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 6 OVverVIBW ia aa aia camo E eR RR tate ade cee adds ee eda ren AUR ea a 6 Unpacking isteria erre tpe tee reet ete erit cete et ined 6 GETTING STARTED 7 Connecting the system to power 7 SYSTEM SOLUP x t eR Se ee eee hee ea ERE eee aed Se ee 8 Moving the system after Wi Fi setup 10 OPERATION 11 Power on off turrita Tex WE eene a eR ee 11 Controlling the volume e eee enne 11 Listening to an AirPlay compatible device een 11 Listening to a device using AUX 1 0 eee ees 12 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 13 Troubleshootihg zoe E eed aad oe Road eee anb ene aie Be 13 Contacting Customer Service 13 Replacing the remote battery 14 Alternate setup Method 15 Configuring your network manually LL 16
20. o or video streaming Close the setup application disconnect the system from your com puter and AC power and start the setup again Refer to Getting Started on page 7 f you continue to experience Wi Fi connection problems contact Bose customer service System audio is Point the system in a different direction or move it a few feet to a dropping out new location Move the system away from possible sources of interference such as microwaves and cordless phones Move the system closer to the wireless router e Stop any other audio or video streaming No sound Make sure system has power AC or optional battery Make sure the system has a Wi Fi connection Make sure the system and the AirPlay compatible device are con nected to the same network Make sure your AirPlay compatible device is playing and the volume is turned up Make sure the system is not muted Increase the system volume Remove power AC or optional battery for one minute and then reapply it e If using the optional battery make sure it is adequately charged Perform a factory reset page 22 The Wi Fi indicator e System error Contact Bose customer service is flashing red Contacting Customer Service For questions about the SoundLink Air system contact your local Bose dealer To contact Bose directly see the contact list on the Quick Start Guide English 13 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Replac
21. paratus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Information about products that generate electrical noise U S A only 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 installation 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 this 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 you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than the one to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 9e og Romer English 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Canada These devices comply with FCC and Industry Canada RF radiation exposure limits set forth for general population This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS
22. to improve the performance of your system The following is the preferred method for installing software updates Note For another software update method see Alternate update method on page 19 Software update procedure 1 Make sure your SoundLink Air system is connected to your Wi Fi network and that there is an Internet connection The front panel Wi Fi indicator 7 should be solid blue 2 On the remote press and hold Mute O for five seconds while watching the front panel Wi Fi indicator e f the Wi Fi indicator double blinks green twice you can release the Mute button This means that the system software is up to date and the system will return to the previous operating mode e If the Wi Fi indicator starts quickly blinking green release the Mute button This means that a software update is necessary and the software automatically starts downloading The Wi Fi indicator continues blinking until the download is finished While the software update is installed the Wi Fi indicator glows solid green for three seconds followed by a double blink This pattern repeats until the installation is finished At the end of the installation the system emits a tone and automatically restarts After restart the system will automatically connect to your Wi Fi network again CAUTION Do not remove power from the SoundLink Air system while updating the system software Note lf the Wi Fi indicator starts blinking red a
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