Bose SoundTouch Stereo JC Series II manual

Owner ’s Guide │ Guía del usuario │ Notice d’utilisation[...]

2 - English Important Safety Information Please take the time to follow the instructions in this owner ’s guide carefully . It will help you set up and operate your system properly and enjoy its advanced features. Please save this guide for future reference. All Bose products must be used in accordance with local, state, federal, and industry reg[...]

English - 3 Important Safety Information NOTES: • The product label is located on the bottom of the system. • Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily operable. • The speaker wire and interconnect cables included with the system are not approved for in-wall install[...]

4 - English Important Safety Information Information about products that generate electrical noise 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 installatio[...]

English - 5 Important Safety Information AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or later , Mac with OS X Mountain Lion, and Mac and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later . AirPlay , iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod touch, iTunes, Mac and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The trademark “iPhone?[...]

6 - English Contents Introducing SoundTouch™ from Bose ® Key Benefits ................................................................................................ 8 Introduction About y our SoundT ouch ™ music system ...................................................... 9 System features ..................................................[...]

English - 7 ADAPT iQ ® Per forming the ADAPT iQ ® calibration ........................................................... 2 3 Advanced Features Advanced button control ................................................................................. 2 5 Alternate setup method .......................................................................[...]

8 - English With SoundT ouch ™ , you can stream Internet radio, music services (where available), and your music library . If you have Wi-Fi ® at home, you’re r eady to enjoy your favorite music in any room or outdoor space that you want. Key Benefits • Enjoy wireless access to Internet radio, music services (where available), and your musi[...]

English - 9 About y our SoundTouch ™ music system The SoundT ouch ™ Stereo JC Wi-Fi ® music system provides an elegant way to bring high quality sound wirelessly into any r oom. Use the free SoundT ouch ™ app to set up and control your system. See “Adding the system to your Wi-Fi network” on page 11. System features • Acoustimass ® mo[...]

10 - English Setting up the System Unpacking the system Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts ar e included. Acoustimass ® module Jewel Cube ® series II speakers ADAPTiQ ® headset Speaker cables SoundT ouch ™ wireless adapter SoundT ouch ™ controller Save the carton and packing materials for transporting or storin[...]

English - 11 Setting up the System Adding the system to y our Wi-Fi ® network Tip: A laptop is the preferr ed method for connecting to the network. If you must use a desktop computer , see “Appendix D: Using a desktop computer to connect to the network” on page 34. Before you can use the SoundT ouch ™ system, you must install the SoundT ouch[...]

12 - English Setting up the System Connecting the system to y our home Wi-Fi ® network 1. Place the Acoustimass ® module on a sturdy surface, close to an AC (mains) power source. 2. Connect the wireless adapter to the Bose link connector on the back of the Acoustimass ® module. SoundT ouch ™ wireless adapter Bose link connector Acoustimass ® [...]

English - 13 Setting up the System 6. When prompted by the app, plug the small end of the USB cable into the SETUP A connector on the SoundT ouch ™ wireless adapter . SoundT ouch ™ wireless adapter SETUP A connector 7. Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer . The app instructs you to enter your network credentials.[...]

14 - English Setting up the System Placing the speakers What you need: Acoustimass ® Module Jewel Cube ® series II speakers Rubber feet for Acoustimass module Note: Y ou can mount the Jewel Cube ® series II speakers on wall brackets, floor stands or table stands. T o purchase wall mounting brackets, floor stands or table stands, contact your l[...]

English - 15 Setting up the System CAUTION: • Do not stand the module on its front or back end. • Do not put electronic media such as video or audio tapes on or next to the module for long periods of time. The magnetic field surrounding the module may erase some or all of the recor ded material. • Do not block the ventilation openings on the[...]

16 - English Setting up the System Connect the speakers What you need: Acoustimass ® Module Speaker cables Note: See “Appendix A: Acoustimass ® connector panel” on page 31 for details. 1. Lay the Acoustimass ® module on its side. Insert the L (gray) speaker cable into the L (gray) connector on the Acoustimass ® module. 2. Insert the other e[...]

English - 17 Setting Up the System Placing the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter The SoundT ouch ™ wireless adapter pr ovides the network connection for the SoundT ouch ™ Stereo JC Wi-Fi ® music system. It must remain in range of the Wi-Fi router , and within 70 feet (21 m) of the SoundT ouch ™ controller . T o keep interference to a minimum an[...]

18 - English 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[...]

English - 19 Controll ing the System using the App Downloading the app for y our mobile device Bose ® offers a fr ee mobile version of the SoundT ouch ™ app so you can control the system from your smartphone or tablet. T o install the app for your smartphone or tablet: • For iOS users: download the SoundT ouch ™ controller app fr om the App [...]

20 - English Using the System Playing music with the SoundTouch ™ control ler During the setup process, you wer e prompted to connect the SoundT ouch ™ controller to the system. If your SoundT ouch ™ controller is not connected, launch the SoundT ouch ™ app and click EXPLORE > SETTINGS > Systems , select your system, and click CONNECT[...]

English - 21 Using the System Playing an AirPlay stream from an AirPlay compatible device In addition to playing content from Internet radio, music services (where available), and your music library , you can also stream audio from an AirPlay device on the same Wi-Fi network. 1. Start a music app on your AirPlay device. Tip: Adjust the v olume on t[...]

22 - English Personalizing your Presets How Presets work Y ou can personalize six Presets to your favorite streaming music services (wher e available), 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 Sound- T ouch ™ controller . Tip: Y ou can al[...]

English - 23 ADAPT iQ ® Per forming the ADAPT iQ ® cal ibration What you need: SoundT ouch ™ controller ADAPTiQ ® headset The ADAPTiQ ® audio calibration system customizes the sound of your system to the acoustics of your listening area. Note: Y ou must complete SoundT ouch ™ setup before performing ADAPTiQ ® audio calibration. See “Addi[...]

24 - English ADAPT iQ ® 3. Press and r elease ADAPTiQ on the Acoustimass ® module connector panel. The system announces the selected language. ADAPTiQ ® button T o select a different language, pr ess ADAPTiQ repeatedly until you hear the language you want. 4. Place the module in its final position and orientation (standing on its feet or laying[...]

English - 25 Advanced Features Advanced button control The SoundT ouch ™ wireless adapter pr ovides advanced functionality through the press and hold of the Contr ol button. 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-F[...]

26 - English Advanced Features 6. On your computer , tablet, or smartphone, return to the Wi-Fi control panel and rejoin your home Wi-Fi network. 7. Once the system is on the network, follow these steps to complete setup: A. Download and launch the SoundT ouch ™ app. B. On the SOUNDTOUCH ™ SYSTEM SETUP screen, select this option: IT IS ALREAD Y[...]

English - 27 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 on your computer and then connect the system. 1. Launch the SoundT ouch ™ app. 2. Click EXPLORE > SETTINGS > Systems . 3. Select the system. 4[...]

28 - English Care and Maintenance Problem What to do Cannot hear an AirPlay stream • Ensur e system and AirPlay device are connected to the same network. • Ensur e AirPlay device is playing; increase its volume. • Ensur e system is selected in the AirPlay menu of the device. • Move AirPlay device away fr om possible interference and closer [...]

English - 29 Care and Maintenance Cleaning T o clean the SoundT ouch ™ Stereo JC Wi-Fi ® music system, wipe the enclosures using a soft, dry cloth. Y ou can also lightly vacuum the grille on the speakers. • Do not use solvents, chemicals, or sprays. • Do not allow liquids to spill or objects to drop into any openings. Customer ser vice For a[...]

30 - English T echnical Information SoundTouch™ Acoustimass ® module Dimensions and weight • 8.0"W x 21.7"D x 13.0"H (20.7 cm x 55.2 cm x 33.2 cm) • 26.2 lb (11.9 kg) Power rating 100-120/220-240V 50/60Hz 350W Power consumption (OFF mode): <=4W Temperature range 32° F to 104° F (0° C to 40° C) Jewel Cube ® series II sp[...]

English - 31 Apendices Appendix A: Acoustimass ® connector panel The Acoustimass ® module connector panel includes speaker connectors, the ADAPTiQ ® calibration system connectors and button, and an power connector . AC Power connector Bose ® link connector Left and right speaker connectors ADAPTiQ connectors ADAPTiQ button Connector Description[...]

32 - English Apendices Appendix B: W al l mounting the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter Y ou can mount the adapter on a wall (hardware not included). See “Mounting hardware specifications” for the corr ect hardwar e. Mounting hardware specifications Item W ood W allboard W all thickness 1 in. (25.4 mm) or thicker ⅜ in. (9.5 mm) or thicker Dri[...]

English - 33 Apendices Appendix C: W al l mounting the SoundTouch ™ control ler WARNING : The w all mount bracket contains magnetic material. Please contact your ph ysician if you hav e any questions whether this might affect the operation of y our implantable medical device. Follow these instructions to wall mount your SoundT ouch ™ controller[...]

34 - English Apendices Appendix D: Using a desktop computer to connect to the network If you have a desktop computer , temporarily move the Acoustimass ® module and SoundT ouch ™ wireless adapter near the computer to set up the W-Fi ® network connection. The diagram below shows how to temporarily set up your Acoustimass ® module and SoundT ouc[...]

English - 35 Apendices[...]

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