Bose 885866 Solo Soundbar 2 - Refurbished SOLO2-SOUNDBAR-FR User Manual

SOLO SOUNDBAR SERIES II

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read and keep all safety and use instructions.

Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements

and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU and all other applicable EU directive

requirements. The complete declaration of conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliancewww.Bose.com/compliance

This product conforms to all applicable Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 and all other

applicable UK regulations. The complete declaration of conformity can be found at:

www.Bose.com/compliancewww.Bose.com/compliance

Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements

per Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 and all other applicable UK regulations. The complete

declaration of conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliancewww.Bose.com/compliance

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 defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with

one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade

or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an

electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and

the point whe re they exit from the apparatus.

Only use aachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid

injury from tip-over.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

Refer all servicing to qualified 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.

WARNINGS/CAUTIONS

This symbol on the product means there are important operating and maintenance instructions in

this guide.

• Do not ingest baery, chemical burn hazard.

• The remote control supplied with this product contains a coin/buon cell baery. If the coin/buon cell

baery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal chemical burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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• Keep new and used baeries away from children.

• Even used baeries may cause severe injury or death.

• Always completely secure the baery compartment. If the baery compartment does not close securely,

stop using the product, remove the baeries, and keep them away from children.

• Ensure the baeries are installed correctly according to polarity (+ and -).

• Do not mix old and new baeries, dierent brands or types of baeries, such as alkaline, carbon-zinc, or

rechargeable baeries.

• If you think baeries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate

medical aention.

• Call a local poison control center for treatment information.

• To avoid risk of explosion, fire or chemical burn, use caution in replacing the baery and replace only with an

agency approved baery.

• Remove and immediately recycle or dispose of used baeries according to local regulations and keep away

from children. Do NOT dispose of baeries in household trash or incinerate.

• Remove and immediately recycle or dispose of baeries from equipment not used for an extended period of

time according to local regulations.

• Do not force discharge, recharge, disassemble, heat above 185° F (85° C) or incinerate. Doing so may result in

injury due to venting, leakage or explosion resulting in chemical burns.

• Non-rechargeable baeries are not to be recharged.

• Baery Type: CR2032 | Nominal baery voltage: 3V

This product contains magnetic material. Consult your physician on whether this might aect your

implantable medical device.

• To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do NOT expose this product to rain, dripping, splashing, or

moisture and do not place liquid filled objects such as vases, on or near the product.

• Keep the product away from fire and heat sources. Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted

candles, on or near the product.

• Do NOT make unauthorized alterations to the product.

• Do NOT use a power inverter with this product.

• Do NOT use in vehicles or boats.

• The speaker wire and interconnect cables included with this system are not approved for in-wall installation.

Please check your local building codes for the correct type of wire and cable required for in-wall installation.

• Use this product only with the power supply provided.

• Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall

remain readily operable.

• The baery provided with this product may present a risk of fire, explosion or chemical burn if mishandled,

incorrectly replaced or replaced with an incorrect type.

• The product label is located on the boom of the product.

• Do NOT expose products containing baeries to excessive heat (e.g. from storage in direct sunlight, fire or

the like).

• Only use the mounting hardware supplied with this product.

• Do NOT mount on surfaces that are not sturdy, or that have hazards concealed behind them, such as

electrical wiring or plumbing. If you are not sure about installing the bracket, contact a qualified professional

installer. Ensure the bracket is installed according to local building code.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Only for mounting on the following surfaces:

– Wallboard ≥ q (10 mm)

– Masonry

If mounted on surfaces other than stated above please contact a professional installer.

• Due to ventilation requirements, Bose does not recommend placing the product in a confined space such as

in a wall cavity or in an enclosed cabinet.

• Do not place or install near any heat sources, such as fireplaces, radiators, heat registers, stoves or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Solvent, lubricant, cleaning agent warning

WARNING: Do not use hydrocarbon based solvents, lubricants or cleaning agents of any type on or around

Bose speakers, and associated mounting hardware, during installation. The use of such hydrocarbon based

lubricants, solvents or cleaning agents on or around the mounting anchors and screws can lead to degradation

of the plastic material, possibly resulting in cracking and premature failure of the product.

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REGULATORY AND LEGAL 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 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, 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 o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving product or antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• 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 ISED Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).

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 interference that may cause

undesired operation.

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and

your body.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

For Europe: Frequency band of operation 2400 to 2483.5 MHz. | Maximum transmit power less than

20 dBm EIRP.

Maximum transmit power is below regulatory limits such that SAR testing is not necessary and exempt per

applicable regulations.

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.

Low-power Radio-frequency Devices Technical Regulations: Without permission granted by the NCC, any

company, enterprise, or user is not allowed to change frequency, enhance transmiing power or alter original

characteristic as well as performance to a approved low power radio-frequency devices. The low power

radio-frequency devices shall not influence aircraft security and interfere legal communications; If found,

the user shall cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved. The said legal communications

means radio communications is operated in compliance with the Telecommunications Management Act. The

low power radio-frequency devices must be susceptible with the interference from legal communications or

ISM radio wave radiated devices.

REGULATORY AND LEGAL INFORMATION

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Product Power State Table

The product, in accordance with the Ecodesign Requirements for Energy Related Products Directive

2009/125/EC and the Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Amendment) (EU Exit)

Regulations 2020, is in compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s): Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008,

as amended by Regulation (EU) No. 801/2013.

Required Power State Information

Power Modes

Standby Networked Standby

Power consumption in specified power mode, at

230V/50Hz input

≤

0.5 W N/A*

Time after which equipment is automatically

switched into mode

< 2.5 hours N/A*

Power consumption in networked standby if all

wired network ports are connected and all wireless

network ports are activated, at 230V/50Hz input

N/A N/A*

Network port deactivation/activation procedures.

Deactivating all networks will enable

standby mode.

Bluetooth®: Deactivate by clearing the pairing list by pressing and

holding the Bluetooth buon for 10 seconds. Activate by pairing with

a Bluetooth source.

*product does not utilize a networked standby mode for a Bluetooth

connection and does not have the ability to be configured to a

network via Wi-Fi® or Ethernet.

External Power Supply Technical Information

The external power supply provided with the product, in accordance with the Ecodesign Requirements for

Energy Related Products Directive 2009/125/EC and the Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy

Information (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, is in compliance with the following norms(s) or

documents(s): Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1782.

Manufacturer Bose Products B.V.

Commercial registration number 36037901

Address

Gorslaan 60

1441 RG Purmerend

The Netherlands

Model identifier DT20V-1.8C-DC

Input voltage 100V-240V

Input AC frequency 50Hz/60Hz

Output voltage 20V DC

Output current

1.8A

Output power

36W

Average active eiciency 89.6%

Eiciency at low load (10%) 90.1%

No-load power consumption 0.08W

REGULATORY AND LEGAL INFORMATION

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Date of Manufacture: The eighth digit in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture; ‘3” is 2013

or 2023

Importers: Bose Electronics (Shanghai) Company Limited, Level 6, Tower D, No. 2337 Gudai Rd. Minhang

District, Shanghai 201100 | Bose Products B.V., Gorslaan 60, 1441 RG Purmerend, The Netherlands | Bose de

México S. de R.L. de C.V., Avenida Prado Sur #150, Piso 2, Interior 222 y 223, Colonia Lomas de Chapultepec V

Sección, Miguel Hidalgo, Ciudad de México, C.P. 11000 Phone Number: +5255 (5202) 3545 | Bose Limited (H.K.),

9F., No.10, Sec. 3, Minsheng E. Road, Zhongshan Dist. Taipei City 10480, Phone Number: +886-2-2514 7676 |

Bose Limited, Bose House, Quayside Chatham Maritime, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4QZ, United Kingdom

Input Rating: 20V p 30W MAX

The CMIIT ID is located on the boom of the soundbar.

California: Contains lithium ion baery with Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchloratewww.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

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 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

This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364.

O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this

part is below the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.

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 of GB/T 26572.

Taiwan Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

Equipment name: Powered Speaker Type designation: 418775

Restricted substances and its chemical symbols

Unit Lead (Pb)

Mercury

(Hg)

Cadmium (Cd)

Hexavalent

chromium

(Cr+6)

Polybrominated

biphenyls (PBB)

Polybrominated

diphenyl ethers

(PBDE)

PCBs

b b b b b

Metal Parts

b b b b b

Plastic Parts

b b b b b b

Speakers

b b b b b

Cables

b b b b b

Note 1: “b” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference

value of presence.

Note 2: The “−” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.

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REGULATORY AND LEGAL INFORMATION

The Bose Terms of Use apply to this product: worldwide.bose.com/termsofuseworldwide.bose.com/termsofuse

This product is covered by a limited warranty from Bose, available at worldwide.Bose.com/Warrantyworldwide.Bose.com/Warranty

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of

such marks by Bose Corporation is under license.

Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories

Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

rights reserved.

The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI trade dress and the HDMI

logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.

Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise used without prior

wrien permission.

Please complete and retain for your records

The serial and model numbers are located on the back of the soundbar.

Serial number: ___________________________________________________________________________

Model number: 418775

Please keep your receipt. Now is a good time to register your Bose product.

You can easily do this by going to worldwide.Bose.com/ProductRegistrationworldwide.Bose.com/ProductRegistration

CONTENTS

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Contents ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12

SOUNDBAR PLACEMENT

Recommendations ....................................................................................................................................................... 13

Wall mount the soundbar .......................................................................................................................................... 14

Adjust audio for wall mounting ..................................................................................................................... 14

SET UP THE SOUNDBAR

Cable options .................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Connect the soundbar to your TV .......................................................................................................................... 16

Option 1: Optical (preferred) .......................................................................................................................... 16

Option 2: Coaxial (not provided)................................................................................................................... 17

Connect the soundbar to power ............................................................................................................................ 18

Mounting ring ....................................................................................................................................................... 18

Turn o your TV speakers ........................................................................................................................................... 19

Check for sound ........................................................................................................................................................... 19

SOUNDBAR CONTROLS

Remote functions ......................................................................................................................................................... 20

Power ....................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Auto-wake ............................................................................................................................................................. 22

Volume .................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Sources ................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Dialogue mode ............................................................................................................................................................... 25

Adjust the bass .............................................................................................................................................................. 26

Reset the bass ................................................................................................................................................................ 27

Program a third-party remote .................................................................................................................................. 27

CONTENTS

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BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIONS

Connect a mobile device ........................................................................................................................................... 28

Disconnect a mobile device ..................................................................................................................................... 29

Reconnect a mobile device ...................................................................................................................................... 29

Connect an additional mobile device ................................................................................................................... 30

Switch between connected devices..................................................................................................................... 30

Clear the soundbar device list ................................................................................................................................. 30

SOUNDBAR STATUS

Power, volume, and error status .............................................................................................................................. 31

Bluetooth status ............................................................................................................................................................ 31

ALTERNATE SETUP

No sound from a source(s) connected to your TV ........................................................................................... 32

No optical or coaxial ports on your TV .................................................................................................................. 32

Connect a source to the soundbar ............................................................................................................. 33

Connect a source’s analog port to the soundbar ................................................................................. 34

Connect two sources to the soundbar ..................................................................................................... 35

Use two sources connected to the soundbar ........................................................................................ 37

Connect a TV headphone port to the soundbar ................................................................................... 38

CONNECT BOSE PRODUCTS

Connect a Bose Home Speaker or Soundbar .................................................................................................... 39

Compatible products ........................................................................................................................................ 39

Connect using the Bose app ......................................................................................................................... 39

Reconnect to a Bose Home Speaker or Soundbar .......................................................................................... 40

CONTENTS

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Replace the remote baery ...................................................................................................................................... 41

Clean the soundbar ...................................................................................................................................................... 43

Replacement parts and accessories .................................................................................................................... 43

Limited warranty ............................................................................................................................................................ 43

TROUBLESHOOTING

Try these solutions first ............................................................................................................................................... 44

Other solutions............................................................................................................................................................... 44

ENG

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

CONTENTS

Confirm that the following parts are included:

Bose Solo Soundbar Series II Power supply Power cord*

Optical cable Remote

(baery provided)

* May ship with multiple power cords. Use the power cord for your region.

NOTE: If any part of your product appears to be missing or damaged, don’t use it. Vis-

it support.Bose.com/SBSoloiisupport.Bose.com/SBSoloii for troubleshooting articles, videos, and product

repair or replacement.

ENG

SOUNDBAR PLACEMENT

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Place the soundbar outside of and away from metal cabinets, other audio/video

components, and direct heat sources.

• Place the soundbar directly below (preferred) or above your TV with the grille facing

into the room.

• Place the soundbar on its rubber feet on a stable and level surface. For proper

support, both feet must be resting on the surface. Vibration can cause the

soundbar to move, particularly on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, or highly

polished wood.

• If placing the soundbar on a shelf or TV stand, position the front of the soundbar as

close as possible to the front edge of the shelf or stand for best sound quality.

• Keep the back side of the soundbar at least 0.4 in (1 cm) from any other surface.

Blocking the ports on this side aects sound quality.

• Make sure there is an AC (mains) outlet nearby.

• To avoid wireless interference, keep other wireless equipment 1 – 3 ft (0.3 – 0.9 m)

away from the soundbar.

• For best sound quality, don’t place the soundbar in an enclosed cabinet or

diagonally in a corner.

• Don’t place any objects on top of the soundbar.

CAUTION: Do NOT place the soundbar on its front, back, or top when in use.

SOUNDBAR PLACEMENT

ENG

WALL MOUNT THE SOUNDBAR

You can mount the soundbar on a wall. Follow the installation instructions included

with the soundbar.

CAUTION: Do NOT use any other hardware to mount the soundbar.

Adjust audio for wall mounting

On the remote, press and hold the Dialogue mode buon 5 for 5 seconds until the

status light on the soundbar blinks amber (see page 31).

NOTE: If you remove the soundbar from the wall, repeat to return the soundbar to

default audio seings.

ENG

SET UP THE SOUNDBAR

CABLE OPTIONS

Connect your TV to the soundbar using one of the two cable options.

• Option 1: Optical (preferred)

• Option 2: Coaxial (not provided)

NOTE: If your TV does not have an optical or coaxial port, see “Alternate Setup” on

page 32.

1. On the back of your TV, locate the Audio OUT (optical) port panel.

NOTE: You must connect the audio cable through your Audio OUT panel.

Optical Coaxial Optical Coaxial

Your TV's port panel may not appear as shown.

Look for the shape or color (coaxial) of the port.

Option 1:

Optical cable (digital audio)

Preferred method

for connection.

Option 2:

Coaxial cable (digital audio)

Use if no optical output

is available.

2. Choose an audio cable.

SET UP THE SOUNDBAR

ENG

CONNECT THE SOUNDBAR TO YOUR TV

Option 1: Optical (preferred)

1. Remove the protective cap from both ends of the optical cable.

CAUTION: Make sure you have removed the protective cap from both ends of

the optical cable. Inserting the plug with the cap on or in the wrong

orientation can damage the plug and/or the port.

2. Align the plug on one end of the cable with your TV’s Optical OUT port and insert

the plug carefully.

3. Hold the plug at the other end of the optical cable with the Bose logo facing down.

4. Align the plug with the soundbar’s OPTICAL port and insert the plug carefully.

Service

TV Input

AUX Optical Coaxial Power

NOTE: The port has a hinged door that swings inward when inserting the plug.

5. Firmly push the plug into the port until you hear or feel a click.

SET UP THE SOUNDBAR

ENG

Option 2: Coaxial (not provided)

1. Insert one end of the coaxial cable into your TV’s coaxial port.

2. Insert the other end of the coaxial cable into the Coaxial port on

the soundbar.

Service

AUX Optical

TV Input

Coaxial Power

SET UP THE SOUNDBAR

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CONNECT THE SOUNDBAR TO POWER

1. Connect the power cord to the power supply.

Service

AUX Optical

TV Input

Coaxial Power

Mounting ring

2. Connect the power supply into the Power port on the back of the soundbar.

3. Plug the other end of the power cord into a live AC (mains) outlet.

The soundbar powers on, and you hear a tone.

Mounting ring

To hide the power supply behind your mounted TV, aach the mounting ring to your

TV’s wall mount using zip ties or bread ties (not provided).

SET UP THE SOUNDBAR

ENG

TURN OFF YOUR TV SPEAKERS

To avoid hearing distorted sound, turn o your TV speakers.

For more information, refer to your TV owner’s guide.

TIP: The audio seings are usually found in the TV menu.

CHECK FOR SOUND

1. Power on your TV.

2. If you are using a cable/satellite box or other secondary source:

a. Power on this source.

b. Select the appropriate TV input.

3. Power on the soundbar (see page 21).

You hear sound coming from the soundbar.

4. On the remote, press the Mute buon A.

You don’t hear sound coming from the TV speakers or soundbar.

NOTE: If you don’t hear sound coming from the soundbar or hear sound coming from

your TV speakers, see “Troubleshooting” on page 44.

ENG

SOUNDBAR CONTROLS

REMOTE FUNCTIONS

Use the remote to control the soundbar and Bluetooth connections.

Volume up (see page 23)

Volume down (see page 23)

Bluetooth buon (see page 24)

Power buon (see page 21)

Dialogue mode (see page 25)

TV buon (see page 24)

Adjust the bass (see page 26)

Mute/Unmute (see page 23)

SOUNDBAR CONTROLS

ENG

Power

On the remote, press the Power buon I to power the soundbar on/o.

When powered on, the soundbar defaults to the last active source.

NOTES:

• When you plug the soundbar into an AC (mains) outlet, the soundbar automatically

powers on.

• The first time the soundbar is powered on, the soundbar defaults to the

TV O source.

• The soundbar powers o after 60 minutes of inactivity.

SOUNDBAR CONTROLS

ENG

Auto-wake

You can set the soundbar to power on whenever a sound signal is received.

On the remote, to toggle between auto-wake and default power seings, press and

hold the Power buon I until you hear three tones and the status light on the

soundbar blinks 3 times (see page 31).

The status light glows dim amber when the soundbar is o and auto-wake

is enabled.

SOUNDBAR CONTROLS

ENG

Volume

FUNCTION WHAT TO DO

Volume up

Press H.

NOTE: To quickly increase the volume, press and hold H.

Volume down

Press z.

NOTE: To quickly decrease the volume, press and hold z.

Mute/Unmute

Press A.

When audio is muted, the status light blinks green until audio resumes.

NOTE: When Dialogue mode is enabled and audio is muted, the status

light blinks amber.

Tip: You can also press H to resume audio.

SOUNDBAR CONTROLS

ENG

Sources

You can control your TV and Bluetooth connections using your remote.

To select a source, press the buon (TV buon O or Bluetooth buon l) on

the remote.

SOUNDBAR CONTROLS

ENG

DIALOGUE MODE

Dialogue mode improves the clarity of dialogue and vocals in movies, TV programs,

and podcasts by adjusting the audio balance of the system.

On the remote, press the Dialogue mode buon 5 to switch between Dialogue mode

and your default audio seings.

When Dialogue mode is enabled, the status light glows amber (see page 31).

NOTE: When you enable Dialogue mode, it stays enabled for your current source

even if you switch to another source or turn o the soundbar. To disable

Dialogue mode for a source, press 5 again.

ENG

SOUNDBAR CONTROLS

ADJUST THE BASS

1. On the remote, press h.

On the soundbar, the status and Bluetooth lights blink white 3 times.

2. Adjust the bass by doing one of the following:

• Press Volume up H to increase the bass.

• Press Volume down z to decrease the bass.

The status and Bluetooth lights on the soundbar glow to show the current

bass seing.

BASS SETTING STATUS LIGHT BLUETOOTH LIGHT

2 (maximum)

0 (default)

-1

-2 (minimum)

3. Press h.

The soundbar saves the current bass seing.

NOTE: For best sound quality for dialogue-only programs, such as news and talk

shows, see ”Dialogue mode” on page 25.

SOUNDBAR CONTROLS

ENG

RESET THE BASS

On the remote, press and hold h until the status and Bluetooth lights on the

soundbar blink 3 times.

The bass seing reset to original factory seings.

PROGRAM A THIRD-PARTY REMOTE

You can program a third-party remote, such as your cable/satellite box remote, to

control the soundbar. Refer to your third-party remote owner’s guide or website

for instructions.

Once programmed, the third-party remote performs basic functions such as power

on/o and volume.

ENG

BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS

Bluetooth wireless technology lets you stream music from mobile devices such as

smartphones, tablets, and laptop computers. Before you can stream music from a

device, you must connect your device to the soundbar.

CONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE

1. On the remote, press and hold the Bluetooth buon l until the Bluetooth light on

the soundbar blinks blue.

2. On your mobile device, turn on the Bluetooth feature.

TIP: The Bluetooth menu is usually found in the Seings menu.

ENG

BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS

3. Select your soundbar from the device list.

Bose Solo

Once connected, you hear a tone. The Bluetooth light glows solid white. Your

soundbar appears in the mobile device list.

DISCONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE

Use your mobile device’s Bluetooth menu to disconnect from the soundbar.

TIP: You can also disable the Bluetooth feature on your mobile device to disconnect.

Disabling the Bluetooth feature disconnects all other devices.

RECONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE

On the remote, press the Bluetooth buon l.

The soundbar tries to reconnect with the two most recently-connected devices.

When connecting, the Bluetooth light on the soundbar blinks white. Once connected,

you hear a tone and the Bluetooth light on the soundbar glows solid white.

NOTES:

• Make sure the Bluetooth feature is enabled on your mobile device.

• The device must be within 30 ft (9 m) of the soundbar and powered on.

ENG

CONNECT AN ADDITIONAL MOBILE DEVICE

You can store up to eight devices in the soundbar device list, and the soundbar can be

actively connected to two devices at a time.

NOTE: You can play audio from only one device at a time.

1. On the remote, press and hold the Bluetooth buon l until the Bluetooth light on

the soundbar blinks blue.

2. On your mobile device, select your soundbar from the device list.

NOTE: Make sure the Bluetooth feature is enabled on your mobile device.

SWITCH BETWEEN CONNECTED DEVICES

1. Pause audio on your first device.

2. Play audio on your second device.

CLEAR THE SOUNDBAR DEVICE LIST

1. On the remote, press and hold l for 10 seconds until the Bluetooth light on the

soundbar blinks blue.

2. Delete your soundbar from the Bluetooth list on your device.

All devices are cleared, and the soundbar is ready to connect (see page 28).

BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS

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SOUNDBAR STATUS

The LED lights located on the front of the soundbar show the soundbar status.

Bluetooth light

Status light

POWER, VOLUME, AND ERROR STATUS

Shows the power, media volume, and error status.

STATUS LIGHT ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE

Off Power o (standby)

Glows solid green Power on

Blinks green Audio muted

Glows dim amber Standby, auto-wake enabled

Glows solid amber Dialogue mode

Blinks amber Dialogue mode, audio muted

Blinks red Error - contact Bose customer service

BLUETOOTH STATUS

Shows the Bluetooth connection status of mobile devices.

BLUETOOTH LIGHT ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE

Blinks blue Ready to connect

Blinks white Connecting

Glows solid white Connected

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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 port on your TV.

NO SOUND FROM A SOURCE(S) CONNECTED TO

YOUR TV

Some TVs don’t deliver sound from connected sources to the soundbar. Use an

alternate setup method to connect your source(s) to the soundbar.

PROBLEM WHAT TO DO

No sound from a source connected

to your TV

Connect your source to the soundbar using one of the

two cable options (see page 33).

No sound from two sources

connected to your TV

Connect your sources to the soundbar using Option 1

or Option 2 (see page 35).

NO OPTICAL OR COAXIAL PORTS ON YOUR TV

Some TVs don’t have optical or coaxial ports. Use an alternate setup method to

connect your TV to the soundbar.

PROBLEM WHAT TO DO

TV only has an analog port

Connect your TV using a 3.5 mm to RCA stereo cable

(not provided). See page 34.

TV only has a headphone port

Connect your TV using a 3.5 mm stereo cable (not

provided). See page 38.

TV doesn’t have audio outputs

Use the audio outputs on another source, such as a

cable/satellite box, to connect to the soundbar (see

page 33).

ENG

ALTERNATE SETUP

Connect a source to the soundbar

If you don’t get sound from a source that’s connected to your TV, such as a

DVD/Blu-ray Disc™ player, cable/satellite box, game system, or DVR, connect the

source directly to the soundbar using an audio cable.

CAUTION: If using an optical cable, remove the protective caps from both ends.

Inserting the plug in the wrong orientation can damage the plug and/or

the port.

1. On the back of your source, locate the Audio OUT (digital) panel.

Service

AUX Optical

TV Input

Coaxial Power

Optical Coaxial

Audio OUT

Source panel

Soundbar port panel

2. Choose an audio cable.

3. If you haven’t already, disconnect your TV from the soundbar.

4. Connect the audio cable from your source’s Audio OUT (digital)

panel to the soundbar.

NOTE: Don’t disconnect your source’s video cable, such as an HDMI cable, from

your TV.

ENG

ALTERNATE SETUP

Connect a source’s analog port to the soundbar

If your source doesn’t have an optical or coaxial port and only has analog

ports (red and white), use a 3.5 mm to RCA stereo cable (not provided) to connect to

the soundbar.

1. If you haven’t already, disconnect your TV from the soundbar.

2. Insert the RCA analog cable into the Audio OUT RCA (red and white) ports on

your source.

3. Insert the stereo plug into the soundbar’s d port.

Service

TV Input

AUX Optical Coaxial Power

Audio OUT

Source port

panel

Soundbar port panel

3.5 mm to RCA

stereo cable

(not provided)

ENG

ALTERNATE SETUP

Connect two sources to the soundbar

If you don’t get sound from any source that’s connected to your TV, such as a

DVD/Blu-ray Disc™ player, cable/satellite box, game system, or DVR, connect the

source directly to the soundbar. Use only one audio cable for each source.

1. On the back of each source, locate the Audio OUT (digital) panel.

2. Choose a separate audio cable for each source using either Option 1 or Option 2

(see page 36).

NOTE: You MUST use either Option 1 or Option 2. Do not use the coaxial cable

(not provided) and optical cable at the same time.

3. If you haven’t already, disconnect your TV from the soundbar.

4. Separately connect the audio cable from each source’s Audio OUT (digital) panel

to the soundbar.

NOTE: Do not disconnect your source’s video cable, such as an HDMI cable, from

your TV.

ENG

ALTERNATE SETUP

Option 1

This figure shows two source connections using an optical cable and 3.5 mm to RCA

stereo cable (not provided).

CAUTION: If using an optical cable, remove the protective caps from both ends.

Inserting the plug in the wrong orientation can damage the plug and/or

the port.

3.5 mm to RCA

stereo cable

(not provided)

Service

TV Input

CoaxialOptical

AUX Optical Coaxial Power

Audio OUT

Source 2

Audio OUT

Source 1

Soundbar port panel

ENG

ALTERNATE SETUP

Option 2

This figure shows two source connections using a coaxial cable (not provided) and

3.5 mm to RCA stereo cable (not provided).

Service

TV Input

CoaxialOptical

AUX Optical Coaxial Power

Audio OUT

Source 2

Audio OUT

Source 1

Soundbar port panel

3.5 mm to RCA

stereo cable

(not provided)

Use two sources connected to the soundbar

Power o sources when not in use. In order for one source to deliver audio to the

soundbar, your other source must be o.

ALTERNATE SETUP

ENG

Connect a TV headphone port to the soundbar

If your TV only has a headphone port, use a 3.5 mm stereo cable (not provided) to

connect to the soundbar.

1. Insert one end of a 3.5 mm stereo cable into the TV headphones port.

2. Insert the other end of the cable into the d port on the soundbar.

Service

3.5 mm

TV Input

AUX Optical Coaxial Power

Soundbar port panel

Audio OUT

TV headphone panel

(or other variable

audio output)

3.5 mm stereo cable

(not provided)

3. Make sure your TV speakers are on.

Refer to your TV owner’s guide for more information.

4. To ensure optimal volume control from the soundbar:

a. Set your TV volume to 75% of maximum.

b. Set the soundbar volume using the remote.

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CONNECT BOSE PRODUCTS

CONNECT A BOSE HOME SPEAKER OR SOUNDBAR

With Bose SimpleSync technology, you can connect your Bose Solo Soundbar

Series II to a Bose Home Speaker or Bose Soundbar to listen to the same song in two

dierent rooms at the same time.

NOTE: SimpleSync technology has a Bluetooth range of 30 ft (9 m). Walls and

construction materials can aect reception.

Compatible products

You can connect your Bose Solo Soundbar Series II to any member of the

Bose Home Speaker family.

Popular compatible products include:

• Bose Smart Soundbar 900

• Bose Smart Soundbar 700/Bose Soundbar 700

• Bose Smart Speaker 500/Bose Home Speaker 500

• Bose Home Speaker 300

• Bose Portable Smart Speaker/Bose Portable Home Speaker

New products are added periodically. For a complete list and more information, visit:

support.Bose.com/Groupssupport.Bose.com/Groups

Connect using the Bose app

1. On your Bose Solo Soundbar Series II remote, press and hold the Bluetooth buon

l until the Bluetooth light on your Bose Solo Soundbar Series II blinks blue.

2. For information about connecting a Bose Home Speaker or Bose Soundbar using

the Bose app, visit: support.Bose.com/Groupssupport.Bose.com/Groups

NOTES:

• Make sure that your Bose Solo Soundbar Series II is within 30 ft (9 m) of your

Bose Home Speaker or Bose Soundbar.

• You can connect your Bose Solo Soundbar Series II to only one product at a time.

CONNECT BOSE PRODUCTS

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RECONNECT TO A BOSE HOME SPEAKER OR SOUNDBAR

Use the Bose app to reconnect the soundbar to a previously-connected compatible

Bose product. For more information, visit: support.Bose.com/Groupssupport.Bose.com/Groups

NOTES:

• Your Bose Home Speaker or Bose Soundbar must be within range (30 ft or 9 m)

and powered on.

• If your Bose Solo Soundbar Series II doesn’t connect, see “Soundbar doesn’t

reconnect to a previously- connected Bose Home Speaker or Bose Soundbar”

on page 46.

ENG

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

REPLACE THE REMOTE BATTERY

The soundbar remote uses coin cell baery CR2032.

NOTE: For more information, see “WARNINGS/CAUTIONS” on page 2.

1. Turn the baery compartment cover left (counter-clockwise) and remove

the cover.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

ENG

2. Insert the new baery flat side up, with the + symbol facing up.

3. Reset the cover and turn it right (clockwise) to lock in place. The cover is

completely closed when the slot is vertical.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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CLEAN THE SOUNDBAR

Clean the exterior of the soundbar with a soft dry cloth.

CAUTION:

• Do NOT allow liquids to spill onto the soundbar or into any openings.

• Do NOT blow air into the soundbar.

• Do NOT use a vacuum to clean the soundbar.

• Do NOT use any sprays near the soundbar.

• Do NOT use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol,

ammonia, or abrasives.

• Do NOT allow objects to drop into any openings.

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Replacement parts and accessories can be ordered through Bose customer service.

Visit: support.Bose.com/SBSoloiisupport.Bose.com/SBSoloii

LIMITED WARRANTY

The soundbar is covered by a limited warranty. Visit our website at

worldwide.Bose.com/Warrantyworldwide.Bose.com/Warranty for details of the limited warranty.

To register your product, visit worldwide.Bose.com/ProductRegistration worldwide.Bose.com/ProductRegistration for

instructions. Failure to register will not aect your limited warranty rights.

ENG

TROUBLESHOOTING

TRY THESE SOLUTIONS FIRST

If you experience problems with the soundbar:

• Make sure the soundbar is connected to a live AC (mains) outlet.

• Secure all cables and make sure all connections are correct.

• Check the status lights (see page 31).

• Move the soundbar 1 – 3 ft (0.3 – 0.9 m) away from possible interference (wireless

routers, cordless phones, televisions, microwaves, etc.).

• Move the soundbar within the recommended range of your mobile device for

proper operation.

• Place the soundbar according to the placement guidelines (see page 13).

• Unplug the power cord for at least 1 minute and reconnect.

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