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12 - English

Setting up the System

Adding the system to your Wi-Fi

®

 network

After you connect the system to power, you must download and install the  

SoundTouch

 app onto a smartphone or tablet that is connected to your network. 

The app guides you through connecting the system to your network. 

Note:  

 If you do not have a smartphone or tablet, you can use a computer for 

setup. See "Appendix: Using a Computer for Setup" on page 33.

Add the system to an existing SoundTouch™ account

If you have already set up SoundTouch

 for another system, you do not need to 

download the SoundTouch

 app again.

1. 

On your smartphone or tablet, select the SoundTouch

 icon 

to  

launch the app.

2. 

Select 

EXPLORE > SETTINGS > Systems > ADD SYSTEM 

to add  

another system.
The app guides you through setup.

Download and install the SoundTouch™ app

If this is your first time setting up a SoundTouch

 system, you must install the app. 

On your smartphone or tablet, download the 

SoundTouch

 controller app

.

Bose SoundTouch

TM

 controller app

•  iOS users: download from the App Store
•  Android

 users: download from the Google Play

 store

Summary of Contents for SoundTouch Portable Series II

Page 1: ...Owner s Guide...

Page 2: ...mical burn if incorrectly replaced or mishandled Do not recharge disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Replace only with an agency approved ex UL CR2032 or DL2032 3 volt lithium battery Dis...

Page 3: ...ge it may be necessary to charge and discharge the battery several times to obtain maximum performance Batteries give their best performance when they are operated at normal room temperature 68 F 20 C...

Page 4: ...an outlet on a different circuit than the one to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly a...

Page 5: ...s Mac and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries iPhone is used with a license from Aiphone K K App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc Android and Google Play are...

Page 6: ...stall the SoundTouch app 12 Connect the system to your home Wi Fi network 13 Using the System Powering on the system 14 Getting system information 14 Messages on the display 15 Wi Fi Indicator 16 Syst...

Page 7: ...atures Updating system software 26 Disabling Wi Fi capability 27 Re enabling Wi Fi capability 27 Resetting the system 27 Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting 28 Rebooting your system 29 Cleaning 29 Re...

Page 8: ...nternet radio music services and your music library Wireless setup using a smartphone or tablet Stream your favorite music easily with personalized Presets Works with your existing home Wi Fi network...

Page 9: ...ver your music with just one touch 1 6 in display communicates system status and information Portable design lets you take the system from room to room Stream your music via AirPlay from select iPod i...

Page 10: ...wer supply Remote control USB cable computer setup only May ship with multiple AC power adapters Use the power adapter for your region Note If part of the system is damaged do not use it Contact your...

Page 11: ...the system to power 1 Plug the power cord into the POWER connector on the system 20V 20V 2 Slide the AC power adapter for your region onto the power supply 3 Plug the power supply into an AC mains pow...

Page 12: ...to an existing SoundTouch account If you have already set up SoundTouch for another system you do not need to download the SoundTouch app again 1 On your smartphone or tablet select the SoundTouch ic...

Page 13: ...app add the system to your network 1 On your smartphone or tablet select to launch the app The app guides you through connecting the system to your Wi Fi network 2 Follow the instructions in the app...

Page 14: ...that may appear on the display see page 15 Tip You can also press a Preset or to power on the system Getting system information The front of the system shows information via the display and the Wi Fi...

Page 15: ...fer to setup instructions Internet radio is playing AirPlay mode is active Volume is being adjusted Music library is playing Multi room audio is active Auxiliary mode is active Skipping forward to the...

Page 16: ...nables you to power the system set and play your Presets adjust the volume and activate auxiliary mode Remote control enables the same functionality as the button pad plus skip backward skip forward p...

Page 17: ...ds or more while observing the battery status icon on the display Charging the battery The battery status icon on the display appears when the battery charge drops below 20 percent capacity and needs...

Page 18: ...attery depends on usage and volume settings You may need to replace the battery if you must recharge the battery more often For replacement batteries contact the Bose organization in your country or r...

Page 19: ...ure the battery s pins align with the connectors inside the compartment 10 Align the cover s hooks to the tabs and press the cover down 11 Replace and tighten the screws on the cover 12 Connect the sy...

Page 20: ...ystem on your network using the SoundTouch app you are ready to explore streaming music and personalize your Presets Getting help If you need more information on using the system use Help Tips or in a...

Page 21: ...m on your home Wi Fi network you can control the system from any smartphone tablet or computer on the same network 1 Connect the device to the same network as your system 2 On the device download and...

Page 22: ...sure the computer storing your music library is on and connected to the same network as the SoundTouch system You cannot set Presets from an AirPlay stream or audio device connected to AUX Playing a P...

Page 23: ...e the music is playing press and hold a Preset on the button pad or remote control about 2 seconds The system emits a tone when the Preset is set A New Preset assigned message appears on the display N...

Page 24: ...ce to the system You can connect the audio output of a smartphone tablet computer or other type of audio device to the AUX IN connector The AUX IN connector accepts a 3 5 mm stereo cable plug not prov...

Page 25: ...ter connecting the SoundTouch system to your network it is ready to stream audio from an AirPlay device on the same Wi Fi network 1 Start a music app on your AirPlay device 2 On the device tap or clic...

Page 26: ...pdate is available However you can also update system software using the button pad 1 Press to power the system on 2 On the button pad press and hold and about 5 seconds The display shows a countdown...

Page 27: ...and hold and about 5 seconds The display shows a countdown from 5 1 and a message similar to Hold to enable networking appears on the display The Wi Fi indicator illuminates when Wi Fi is enabled Res...

Page 28: ...m and restart setup Cannot connect to network If your network information has changed or to con nect your system to another network refer to the in app help Connect to the network using an Ethernet ca...

Page 29: ...cool down or warm up Rebooting your system You can reboot your system using the AUX button If your system is unresponsive you can force the system to reboot Rebooting the system does not clear the sy...

Page 30: ...ly stop using the product If you think the battery may have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body seek immediate medical attention May explode or cause a fire or chemical burn if incorr...

Page 31: ...mited warranty Details of the limited warranty are provided on the quick start guide in the carton Please refer to the quick start guide for instructions on how to register Failure to do so will not a...

Page 32: ...system Size 6 0 H x 9 84 W x 2 59 D 15 2 cm x 25 0 cm x 6 6 cm Weight 3 2 lb 1 4485 kg Power supply rating USA Canada International Input 100 240V 50 60 Hz 600mA Output 20 VDC 1 25A Max Input power ra...

Page 33: ...harge smartphones tablets or similar devices Using a desktop computer for setup If you are using a desktop computer move the system near the computer to set up your system During setup the app prompts...

Page 34: ...2014 Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham MA 01701 9168 USA AM734226 Rev 00...

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