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    SoundTouch ™ 30/20 W i-Fi ® music systems Owner ’s Guide[...]

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    2 - English Please take the time to carefully read and follow these Important Safety Instructions. They will help you set up and operate your system properly and enjoy its advanced features. Save this guide for future reference. The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of uninsulated,[...]

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    English - 3 Safety Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water or moisture. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer ’s instructions. 8. Do[...]

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    4 - English Safety Names and Contents of T oxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements T oxic 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 Ca[...]

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    English - 5 Contents Introducing SoundTouch™ from Bose ® Key Benefits ................................................................................................ 7 Introduction About y our SoundTouch™ 30/20 system ..................................................... 8 System features .....................................................[...]

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    6 - English Contents Listening to other Sources Playing music from other sources .................................................................. 19 Connecting an audio device to the system ........................................... 19 Playing an AirPlay stream from an external device ............................. 19 Advanced Features Advanced b[...]

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    English - 7 Introducing SoundTouch™ from Bose ® With SoundT ouch ™ , you can stream Internet radio, music services, and your music library . If you have Wi-Fi ® at home, you’re r eady to enjoy your favorite music in any room you want. Key Benefits • Enjoy wir eless access to Internet radio, music services and your music library . •?[...]

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    8 - English Introduction About y our SoundTouch ™ 30/20 system Y our SoundT ouch ™ Wi-Fi ® music system provides clear , room-filling sound streamed wir elessly over your home Wi-Fi network. Use the free SoundT ouch ™ app to set up and control your system. See “Adding the system to your Wi-Fi ® network” on page 10. System features •?[...]

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    English - 9 Setting up the System Unpacking the system Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts ar e included. Note: Do not connect any cables to the system until after you launch the SoundT ouch ™ app. See “Adding the system to your Wi-Fi® network” on page 10. SoundT ouch ™ Wi-Fi ® music system Power cord Remote [...]

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    10 - English Setting up the System Adding the system to y our Wi-Fi ® network Before you can use SoundT ouch ™ you must install the SoundT ouch ™ app onto a computer that is on your home network. Next, you will use the app to connect the system to the network. The app guides you through the setup pr ocess. Make sure you follow the instructions[...]

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    Setting up the System English - 11 Connecting the system to y our home Wi-Fi ® network 1. Launch the app by double-clicking the SoundT ouch ™ icon. The first time the app launches, it guides you through setting up the system on your Wi-Fi network. The app instructs you to connect the system. 2. Place the system on a sturdy surface, close to an [...]

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    12 - English Using the System Powering on the system On the button pad or the remote contr ol, press Power . The display may show an icon, message, or Now Playing information, depending on system state. For a list of icons that may appear on the display , see page 13. Tip: Y ou can also press a Preset or to power on the system. Getting system infor[...]

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    English - 13 Using the System Understanding messages on the display The display shows system information and icons, and may include album or artist. Display icon Description System is booting up Progr ess spinner Appears at initial power on. Instructs you to refer to setup instructions Internet radio is playing AirPlay mode is active V olume is bei[...]

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    14 - English Using the System Wi-Fi ® Indicator The Wi-Fi indicator on the front of the system indicates Wi-Fi status. Indicator activity System state Blinking white Connecting to Wi-Fi network Solid white (dim) Power saving mode and connected to Wi-Fi network Solid white (bright) System is on and connected to Wi-Fi network Blinking amber Disconne[...]

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    English - 15 Controll ing the System using the App Using the SoundTouch ™ app The SoundT ouch ™ app is a software application that enables you to contr ol the system from your computer , smartphone, or tablet. Using the app, your smart device acts as a rich remote for your SoundT ouch ™ system. The app enables you to manage your system settin[...]

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    Controll ing the System using the App 16 - English Control l ing the system from another computer Once you set up the SoundT ouch ™ system on your home Wi-Fi ® network, you can control the system fr om any computer on the same network. 1. On the computer where you want to contr ol the system, open a browser and go to: http://www .Bose.com/soundt[...]

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    English - 17 Personalizing your Presets How presets work Y ou can personalize six presets to your favorite streaming music services, stations, playlists, artists, albums or songs from your music library . Y ou can access your music, at any time, with a simple touch of a button on the SoundT ouch ™ system or its remote contr ol. Tip: Y ou can also[...]

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    Personalizing your Presets 18 - English Setting a preset This section describes how to set and change a preset fr om the button pad or remote contr ol. Note: For information on using the SoundT ouch ™ app to set and change your presets, r efer to the Help system in the app. To set a preset 1. Stream music to the system using the app. 2. While the[...]

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    English - 19 Listening to other Sources Playing music from other sources Using the SoundT ouch ™ system, you can listen to music stored on a smartphone, tablet, computer or other type of audio device by either connecting a device to the AUX connector or playing an AirPlay ® stream via Wi-Fi ® . Connecting an audio device to the system Y ou can [...]

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    20 - English Advanced Features Advanced button controls Y our system provides advanced functionality through a series of pr ess and hold button presses on the button pad. Updating system sof tware If you have not created a SoundT ouch ™ account, you must manually update the software. T o receive automatic updates make sur e you create a SoundT ou[...]

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    English - 21 Advanced Features Disabling Wi-Fi ® capability The system has built-in Wi-Fi capability that enables wireless connectivity and AirPlay . 1. Press to power the system on. 2. On the button pad, press and hold and – (about 5 seconds). The display shows a countdown from 5-1 and a message similar to Hold to disable networking appears on [...]

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    22 - English Advanced Features Alternate setup method Using this method you can set up your SoundT ouch ™ system by first joining its own built-in Wi-Fi ® network, and then connecting to your home Wi-Fi network. Note: Use this method to set up your system as an AirPlay device only . T o access the benefits of SoundT ouch ™ , such as streamin[...]

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    English - 23 Care and Maintenance Adding a W i-Fi ® network If your network information has changed, or to connect your system to another network, you must add the new network information in the app and then connect the system. 1. Launch the SoundT ouch ™ app. 2. Click EXPLORE > SETTINGS > Systems . 3. Select the system. 4. Click CONNECT T[...]

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    24 - English Cleaning T o clean your SoundT ouch ™ system, wipe the exterior using a soft, dry cloth. Y ou can also lightly vacuum the grille on the system. • DO NOT use solvents, chemicals, or sprays. • DO NOT allow liquids to spill or objects to dr op into any openings. Replacing the remote control batter y WARNING: Keep new and used [...]

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    English - 25 Care and Maintenance Customer ser vice For additional help using the system, contact Bose ® Customer Service. See the address and phone number list included with your SoundT ouch ™ system. Limited warranty information Y our SoundT ouch ™ system is covered by a limited warranty . Details of the limited warranty are pr ovided on the[...]

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