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Summary of Contents for Bose Solo 5
- Page 1 Bose Solo 5 ® TV Sound System Owner’ s Guide • Guía del usuario • Notice d’utilisation...
- Page 2 • This product is intended to be used only with the power supply provided. 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.
- Page 3 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
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Page 4: Regulatory Information
China Importer: Bose Electronics (Shanghai) Company Limited, Part C, Plan 9, No. 353 North Riying Road, China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone EU Importer: Bose GP, Castleblayney Road, Carrickmacross, Ireland Taiwan Importer: Bose Taiwan Branch, Room 905, 9F, Worldwide House, 131 Min Sheng East Rd, Section 3, Taipei, Taiwan, 105 The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Switching between sources ....................17 Function buttons ........................17 Adjusting the volume ......................18 Adjusting the bass level ...................... 18 Resetting the bass level ....................18 Dialogue mode ........................19 Auto-wake ..........................19 Programming a non-Bose remote control ............... 19 English - 5... - Page 6 Contents Bluetooth ® Pairing a Bluetooth device ....................20 ® Connecting to a paired Bluetooth device ............... 21 ® Switching between connected devices ................21 Clearing the soundbar’ s Bluetooth pairing list ............. 21 ® Getting System Information Soundbar indicators ......................22 Status indicator ......................
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Page 7: About Your Tv Sound System
Introduction About your TV sound system Your TV sound system provides clear, spacious sound from one compact soundbar. System features • Videostage and TrueSpace technologies deliver many of the benefits of a ® ® five-speaker home theater in a single soundbar. •... -
Page 8: Unpacking
May ship with multiple power cords. The appropriate power cord for your region is supplied. Note: If part of the system is damaged, do not use it. Contact your authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service. Refer to the contact sheet in ® the carton. 8 - English... -
Page 9: Placing The Soundbar
Sample soundbar placement Wall mounting the soundbar You can mount the soundbar on a wall. To purchase the WB-120 Wall Mount Kit, contact your local Bose dealer or visit www.Bose.com ® After wall mounting and setting up the soundbar, adjust the audio for better bass sound (see page 30). -
Page 10: Setting Up The System
Setting Up the System Cable options Connect your TV to the soundbar using one of the two digital cable options. The optical cable is the preferred method for connection. Note: If your TV does not have an optical or coaxial connector, see "Alternate Setup"... -
Page 11: Connecting The Soundbar
Inserting the plug in the wrong orientation can damage the plug and/or the connector. Hold the optical cable’s plug with the Bose logo facing down. Align the plug with the Optical connector on the soundbar and insert the plug carefully. -
Page 12: Option 2: Coaxial Cable
Setting Up the System Option 2: Coaxial cable Insert the other end of the coaxial cable into the Coaxial connector on the soundbar. 12 - English... -
Page 13: Connecting To Power
Setting Up the System Connecting to power Plug the power supply into the Power connector. Plug one end of the power cord into the power supply. Plug the other end into a live AC power (mains) outlet. The soundbar emits a tone. Mounting ring To hide the power supply behind your mounted TV, use the mounting ring. -
Page 14: Turning Off Your Tv Speakers
Setting Up the System Turning off your TV speakers To avoid hearing distorted sound, turn off your TV speakers. Refer to your TV’s owner’s guide for more information. Powering on your soundbar Power on your TV. If you are using a cable/satellite box or other secondary source, power on the source. -
Page 15: Using The System
Using the System Remote control buttons Use the remote to control sources connected to your system, adjust the system volume, change channels, use playback functions, enable cable/satellite box functions and navigate source menus. controls the Source selection Bluetooth feature ® Powers on/off the Selects a source soundbar... -
Page 16: Programming The Universal Remote
Using the System Programming the universal remote You can program the universal remote to control your source, such as a TV, DVD/ Blu-ray Disc player, cable/satellite box, game system or DVR, by entering the ™ code for your source’s brand. There may be several codes for your source. You may need to perform this procedure multiple times to locate the correct code. -
Page 17: Customizing The Power Button
Using the System Customizing the power button You can customize (power button) on your remote to power on/off your soundbar, TV and cable/satellite box simultaneously. Program your remote to control your TV and cable/satellite box (see page 16). Press simultaneously and hold for 10 seconds. Both buttons flash three times. -
Page 18: Adjusting The Volume
Using the System Adjusting the volume On the remote control: • Press to increase the volume. • Press to decrease the volume. • Press to mute or unmute the audio. Note: If you hear sound coming from your TV, see "Troubleshooting" on page 29. Adjusting the bass level Press the Bass button ( The status indicator blinks white three times. -
Page 19: Dialogue Mode
The status indicator glows dim amber when the soundbar is off and auto-wake is enabled. Programming a non-Bose remote control You can program a non-Bose remote control, such as your cable/satellite box remote, to control the soundbar. Refer to your non-Bose remote control’s owner’s guide or cable/satellite website for instructions. -
Page 20: Pairing A Bluetooth Device
Settings on the Home screen. Select Bose Solo 5 system from your device list. Once paired, the Bose Solo 5 system appears connected in the device list. On your Bluetooth device, play music to stream to your soundbar. If you cannot pair your device You may need to clear the soundbar’s Bluetooth pairing list (see page 21). -
Page 21: Connecting To A Paired Bluetooth Device
Press and hold for 10 seconds, until the Bluetooth indicator blinks blue. On your mobile device, delete Bose Solo 5 system from the Bluetooth menu. The soundbar emits a tone and is ready to pair to a device (see page 20). -
Page 22: Getting System Information
Solid: Soundbar is on Blinking: Soundbar is muted Amber Dim: Standby, auto-wake is enabled Solid: Dialogue mode Blinking: Dialogue mode, soundbar is muted System error: Call Bose Customer Service. Refer to the contact sheet in the carton. Bluetooth indicator ® Indicator activity... -
Page 23: Alternate Setup
Alternate Setup You may need to use an alternate setup method for the following reasons: • No sound from a source(s) connected to your TV. • No optical or coaxial connector on your TV. No sound from a source(s) connected to your TV Some TVs do not deliver sound from connected sources to the soundbar. - Page 24 Alternate Setup Connecting a source to the soundbar If you do not get sound from a source, such as a DVD/Blu-ray Disc player, ™ cable/satellite box, game system or DVR, connected to your TV, connect it to the soundbar. Use only one audio cable. CAUTION: If using an optical cable, remove the protective caps from both ends.
- Page 25 Alternate Setup Connecting a source’s analog connector to the soundbar If your source does not have an optical or coaxial connector, and only has analog connectors (red and white), use a 3.5 mm to RCA stereo cable (not provided) to connect to the soundbar.
- Page 26 Alternate Setup Connecting two sources to the soundbar If you do not get sound from any source, such as a DVD/Blu-ray Disc player, ™ cable/satellite box, game system or DVR, connected to your TV, connect it to the soundbar. Use only one audio cable for each source. On the back of each source, locate the Audio OUT (digital) connector panel.
- Page 27 Alternate Setup Option 2 This figure shows two source connections using a coaxial cable and 3.5 mm to RCA stereo cable (not provided). Audio OUT Audio OUT Source 1 Source 2 3.5 mm to RCA stereo cable (not provided) Soundbar connector panel Using two sources connected to the soundbar Power off sources when not in use.
- Page 28 Alternate Setup Connecting a TV headphones connector to the soundbar If your TV only has a headphones connector, use a 3.5 mm stereo cable (not provided) to connect it to the soundbar. Insert the stereo plug into the TV headphones connector. Insert the other end of the cable into the AUX connector on your soundbar.
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Page 29: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Problem What to do No power • Secure both ends of the power cord. • Plug the power cord into a live AC (mains) outlet. • Unplug the power cord for at least one minute and reconnect. No sound •... -
Page 30: Adjusting The Audio For Wall Mounting
• Turn off your TV speakers (see page 14). Sound is coming from the TV • Mute or decrease the volume your TV. • System error: Call Bose Customer Service. Refer to the contact sheet Status indicator in the carton. is red Adjusting the audio for wall mounting After wall mounting the soundbar, adjust the audio for better bass sound. -
Page 31: Replacing The Remote Batteries
Care and Maintenance Replacing the remote batteries Replace both batteries when the remote control stops operating or its range seems reduced. Use Alkaline batteries. Slide open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote. Remove both batteries. Dispose of the batteries according to the regulations in your area. Insert two AA (IEC-LR6) 1.5V batteries or the equivalent. -
Page 32: Cleaning
• Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings. Customer service For additional help, contact Bose Customer Service. Refer to the contact sheet in the carton. Limited warranty Your system is covered by a limited warranty. Details of the limited warranty are provided on the product registration card in the carton. - Page 33 English - 33...
- Page 34 ©2015 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM754007 Rév. 00...
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Cannot get bluetooth to play from my tv
The provided context does not mention connecting the Bose Solo 5 to a TV via Bluetooth. However, you can connect it to your TV using an optical, coaxial, or analog audio cable. The system will automatically detect the connection type used.
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