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TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

SOLUTION

Intermittent or no 

 audio from soundbar

Increase the volume on the soundbar (see page 24) or your 

mobile device. 
If the left end of the light bar is glowing solid white, the soundbar is 

muted. Press the Mute button 

A

 to unmute the soundbar.

Make sure your mobile device isn’t muted.
Make sure you’re using a compatible 

Bluetooth

 mobile device. 

Restart your mobile device.
Restart your audio source.
Switch to a different source (see page 23).
Play audio from a different application or music service.
If the audio is from a Wi-Fi source, reset the router.
Restart your TV.
Check the TV audio settings. Refer to your TV owner’s guide.
Update the TV software. Refer to your TV owner’s guide.
Disconnect the HDMI cable from your TV’s HDMI eARC (or ARC) port 

and reconnect it.
Make sure that the soundbar’s HDMI cable is inserted into a  port on 

your TV labeled 

HDMI

 

eARC 

(Enhanced Audio Return Channel), not 

a standard HDMI port. If your TV doesn’t have an HDMI eARC port, 

connect to the HDMI ARC port. If your TV doesn’t have an ARC port, 

connect to the soundbar using the optical cable (see page 56).
If the soundbar is connected to your TV’s HDMI eARC (or ARC) port, 

make sure that 

Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)

 is enabled in 

your TV system menu. Your TV may refer to CEC by a different name. 

Refer to your TV owner’s guide.
If the soundbar is connected to your TV’s optical port, make sure the 

optical cable is inserted into a  port on your TV labeled 

Output

 or 

OUT

, not Input or IN.

Unplug the power cords for the soundbar and optional bass module 

or surround speakers, wait 30

 

seconds, and  plug them firmly into a 

live AC (mains) outlet.
Check the Advanced CEC setting in the Bose Music app. You can  

access this option from the Settings menu. For more information, 

visit: support.Bose.com/SB600_CEC

support.Bose.com/SB600_CEC

Soundbar doesn’t 

connect to bass 

module or  

surround speakers

Refer to your bass module or surround speakers owner’s guide for 

troubleshooting (see page 41). 
Make sure your bass module or surround speakers are compatible 

with the soundbar (see page 41).
Unplug the power cords for the soundbar and optional bass module 

or surround speakers, wait 30 seconds, and firmly  plug them into the 

AC (mains) outlet.

Summary of Contents for 439269

Page 1: ...SMART SOUNDBAR 600...

Page 2: ...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 WARNI...

Page 3: ...product Bose Soundbar Wall Bracket When positioning the product make sure it is not blocking any ventilation openings on your TV or monitor Refer to the owner s guide that came with your TV or monitor...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...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 Mo...

Page 6: ...lent chromium Cr 6 Polybrominated biphenyls PBB Polybrominated diphenyl ethers PBDE PCBs Metal Parts Plastic Parts Speakers Cables Note 1 indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substa...

Page 7: ...the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Confidential unpublished works Copyright 2012 2021 Dolby L...

Page 8: ...On the remote press and hold the Play Pause button F and Volume up button H for 5 seconds 2 Connect a USB cable to the SERVICE connector on the back of the soundbar 3 Connect the other end of the cab...

Page 9: ...AR Connect the soundbar to power 18 Network standby 18 BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP Download the Bose Music app 19 EXISTING BOSE MUSIC APP USERS Add the soundbar to an existing account 20 Connect to a differe...

Page 10: ...Control audio with Bose Voice4Video 30 Set up Voice4Video 30 Use your voice 30 WORKS WITH GOOGLE ASSISTANT Access Google Assistant 32 Use your voice 32 Use your phone 32 STREAM AUDIO WITH AIRPLAY Stre...

Page 11: ...40 CONNECT BOSE PRODUCTS Connect accessories optional 41 Connect a Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker or Bose headphones using SimpleSync technology 41 Benefits 41 Compatible products 41 Connect using t...

Page 12: ...G Try these solutions first 46 Other solutions 46 Restore the soundbar 53 APPENDIX SETUP REFERENCE Connection options 54 Connect the soundbar to your TV 55 Option 1 preferred HDMI eARC or ARC 55 Optio...

Page 13: ...Soundbar 600 Remote battery included Power cord HDMI cable Optical cable May ship with multiple power cords Use the power cord for your region NOTE If any part of the product is damaged don t use it C...

Page 14: ...eving a superb immersive and fully encompassing surround sound experience NOTE To deliver the Dolby Atmos surround sound experience connect the soundbar to the HDMI eARC or ARC port on your TV see pag...

Page 15: ...rces 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 sur...

Page 16: ...l To purchase the Bose Soundbar Wall Bracket contact your authorized Bose dealer Visit support Bose com SB600 support Bose com SB600 NOTE Make sure the top of the soundbar is at least 4 in 10 cm away...

Page 17: ...best sound quality On the remote press and hold the Mute button A for 5 seconds until you hear a tone and the light bar pulses white twice NOTE If you remove the soundbar from the wall repeat to retu...

Page 18: ...d to Amazon Alexa or your Google Assistant enabled device for 20 minutes To wake the soundbar from network standby On the remote press the Power button I a source button see page 23 or the Play Pause...

Page 19: ...internet radio stations configure Amazon Alexa enable Chromecast built in choose your voice prompt language manage soundbar settings and get new features NOTE If you have already created a Bose Music...

Page 20: ...rd has changed or if you want to change or add another network 1 On the remote press and hold the Mute button A and Bose Music app button m until the light bar glows amber 2 On your mobile device open...

Page 21: ...soundbar using the Bose Music app REMOTE FUNCTIONS Use the remote to control the soundbar select the source and manage Bluetooth connections Volume up see page 24 Bluetooth button see page 23 Power bu...

Page 22: ...your Google Assistant enabled device when the soundbar is powered off see page 26 TIP You can also use Bose Voice4Video along with Amazon Alexa to power the soundbar on off see page 30 Auto wake opti...

Page 23: ...press the appropriate button TV O Bluetooth l or Bose Music app m to select the source TIPS You can also use Bose Voice4Video along with Amazon Alexa to select your Bluetooth source see page 30 You c...

Page 24: ...ard Triple press F 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 mut...

Page 25: ...ophone off button n to turn the microphone off see page 27 Action button Microphone off button TIP You can also use your voice to control Amazon Alexa see page 26 ADJUST THE AUDIO To adjust the bass t...

Page 26: ...lable in all languages and countries Alexa features and functionality may vary by location When setting up Alexa make sure you use the same audio service account that you used in the Bose Music app If...

Page 27: ...Set a timer Set a timer for 15 minutes Discover more skills Help me get started with skills Stop Alexa Stop Use the soundbar controls You can use the Action button b to control Amazon Alexa You use th...

Page 28: ...app on your supported mobile phone or tablet NOTES Both parties must have an Alexa enabled device the Alexa Calling and Messaging feature available and enabled and given permission to the other party...

Page 29: ...Decline End a call End call Play a message Play message Call an emergency contact Call my emergency contact Make an announcement Announce that dinner is ready SET UP DO NOT DISTURB You can temporarily...

Page 30: ...annel number and start watching your favorite shows instantly NOTE Voice4Video is only available for TV cable and satellite boxes Set up Voice4Video To set up Voice4Video use the Bose Music app NOTE B...

Page 31: ...THINGS TO TRY EXAMPLES OF WHAT TO SAY Watch a specific network Watch NFL Network Watch a specific channel number Watch channel 802 Skip to the next channel Next channel Skip backward to the previous c...

Page 32: ...oogle Assistant can do visit https support google com assistant https support google com assistant Use your voice Just say Hey Google on a Google Assistant enabled device to get started Then say your...

Page 33: ...e and soundbar must be connected to the same Wi Fi network For more information about AirPlay visit https www apple com airplay https www apple com airplay STREAM AUDIO FROM THE CONTROL CENTER 1 On yo...

Page 34: ...uetooth menu is usually found in the Settings menu 3 Select your soundbar from the device list NOTE Look for the name you entered for your soundbar in the Bose Music app If you didn t name your soundb...

Page 35: ...30 ft 9 m and powered on CONNECT AN ADDITIONAL MOBILE DEVICE You can store up to eight devices in the soundbar device list NOTE You can play audio from only one device at a time 1 On the remote press...

Page 36: ...oundbar LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Pulsing white Connecting to Wi Fi Solid white then fades to black Connected to Wi Fi BLUETOOTH STATUS Shows the Bluetooth connection status of mobile devices LI...

Page 37: ...king Pulsing white full Amazon Alexa is speaking Pulsing yellow Notification from Amazon Alexa Solid white then white light slides to the sides Alert from Amazon Alexa Pulsing green Receiving or makin...

Page 38: ...f MEDIA PLAYBACK AND VOLUME STATUS Shows the soundbar status when controlling media playback and volume LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Two center lights glow solid white Pause Right end of the light...

Page 39: ...TATE Solid amber Wi Fi setup in progress White light slides from right to left Downloading update White light slides from left to right Updating soundbar Pulses amber 4 times Source error refer to the...

Page 40: ...4 0 E N G ADVANCED FEATURES DISABLE ENABLE WI FI CAPABILITY On the remote press and hold the Mute button A and Bluetooth button l until the light bar pulses white twice then fades to black...

Page 41: ...e soundbar Use independent volume controls on each product to lower or mute the soundbar while keeping your headphones as loud as you like Another room of audio Listen to the same song in two differen...

Page 42: ...ner s guide You can connect only one product at a time to the soundbar RECONNECT A BOSE SOUNDLINK BLUETOOTH SPEAKER OR BOSE HEADPHONES Power on your Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker or Bose headphones...

Page 43: ...DATE THE SOUNDBAR The soundbar updates automatically when connected to the Bose Music app and your Wi Fi network REPLACE THE REMOTE BATTERY 1 Using a coin turn the battery compartment cover left count...

Page 44: ...AINTENANCE 2 Insert the new battery flat side up with the H symbol facing up NOTE Use only an agency approved e g UL CR2032 or DL2032 3 volt lithium battery 3 Reset the cover and turn it right clockwi...

Page 45: ...tions 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 se...

Page 46: ...ms If you are unable to resolve your issue contact Bose customer service Visit worldwide Bose com contact worldwide Bose com contact SYMPTOM SOLUTION No HDMI eARC port on your TV Use your TV s HDMI AR...

Page 47: ...doesn t work Replace the battery see page 43 Make sure the remote is within operating range 20 ft or 6 m of the soundbar Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and the soundbar Bose Mu...

Page 48: ...ort If your TV doesn t have an ARC port connect to the soundbar using the optical cable see page 56 If the soundbar is connected to your TV s HDMI eARC or ARC port make sure that Consumer Electronics...

Page 49: ...soundbar and optional bass module or surround speakers wait 30 seconds and firmly plug them into the AC mains outlet Turn off your TV speakers Refer to your TV owner s guide Decrease your TV volume to...

Page 50: ...Hz bands make sure both the device mobile or computer and soundbar are connecting to the same band NOTE Give each band a unique name to make sure you re connecting to the correct band Reset the route...

Page 51: ...re you re in a country where Amazon Alexa is available Make sure you are using the most up to date version of the Alexa app Make sure your mobile device is compatible Make sure the wake word is enable...

Page 52: ...led on the speaker in the Bose Music app see page 19 You can access this option from the Settings menu On your speaker use the product controls to cycle through the product device list until you hear...

Page 53: ...ess and hold the Volume down button z and Play Pause button F for 5 seconds until the light bar pulses white twice then fades to black The soundbar reboots When the reset is complete the light bar glo...

Page 54: ...cal port to receive spacious and life like sound see page 56 To use your TV remote to control the power volume and mute functions of the soundbar the soundbar must be connected to the HDMI eARC or ARC...

Page 55: ...ing an audio cable connect the soundbar to your TV Option 1 preferred HDMI eARC or ARC 1 Insert one end of the HDMI cable into your TV s HDMI eARC or ARC port 2 Insert the other end of the cable into...

Page 56: ...or the port 2 Insert one end of the optical cable into your TV s Optical OUT port CAUTION Inserting the plug with the wrong orientation can damage the plug and or the port 3 Hold the plug at the other...

Page 57: ...u are using a cable satellite box or other secondary source a Power on this source b Select the appropriate TV input 4 Power on the soundbar see page 22 You hear sound coming from the soundbar 5 On th...

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