User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Getting Started
 - Setting Up the System
 - Using the Remote Control
 - SoundTouch® App Setup
 - Existing SoundTouch® Users
 - Preset Personalization
 - Bluetooth Technology
- Choosing your pairing method
 - Connect your mobile device
 - Pair a device with NFC
 - Control your connected mobile device from the remote control
 - Connect using the Bluetooth feature on your mobile device
 - Connect using your remote control
 - Disconnect a mobile device
 - Pair another mobile device
 - Reconnect a device
 - Clear the system's Bluetooth pairing list
 
 - Advanced Features
 - Getting System Information
 - Care and Maintenance
 - Troubleshooting
 - Appendix A: Installation Reference
- Front console panel
 - Back console panel
 - Connecting an AC-2 adapter
 - Installing the front speakers
 - Connecting the front speakers to the console
 - Installing the rear speakers
 - Identifying switch settings on wireless receivers
 - Connecting the rear speakers
 - Connecting the rear speakers to power
 - Mounting your speakers
 
 - Appendix B: System Maintenance
 - Appendix C: Alternate Wired Setup
 
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REGULATORY 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 antenna.
•  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent 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 with 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 device for operation in the 5150 - 5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel 
mobile satellite systems.
This device complies with FCC and ISED Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for general population. 
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.
Management Regulation for Low-power Radio-frequency Devices
Article XII
According to “Management Regulation for Low-power Radio-frequency Devices” without permission granted by the NCC, any company, 
enterprise, or user is not allowed to change frequency, enhance transmitting power or alter original characteristic as well as performance 
to an approved low power radio-frequency devices.
Article XIV
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 operated in 
compliance with the Telecommunications Act.
The low power radio-frequency devices must be susceptible with the interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated 
devices.
The product, in accordance with the Ecodesign Requirements for Energy Related Products Directive 2009/125/EC, 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 all network types 
≤
 2.0 W
Time after which equipment is automatically switched into 
mode
< 2.5 hours
≤
 20 minutes
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
≤
 2.0 W
Network port deactivation/activation procedures. Deactivating 
all networks will enable standby mode. 
Wi-Fi: Deactivate by pressing and holding the Source button on the console for 10 
seconds. Repeat to activate Wi-Fi®.
Bluetooth: Deactivate by clearing the pairing list via the on-screen menu, the remote 
screen, or the SoundTouch application. Activate by pairing with a Bluetooth® source.
Ethernet: Deactivate by removing the Ethernet cable. Activate by inserting the Ethernet 
cable.










