User Manual.pdf
SoundLink® Color
Bluetooth® speaker
Owner's Guide
PRELIMINARY
Important Safety Instructions
2 - English
© 2014 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise used
without prior written permission.
Important Safety Instructions
Please take the time to carefully read and follow these Important Safety Instructions and keep for
future reference.
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of uninsulated,
dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of sufcient m
agnitude t
o constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
instructions in this owner’s guide.
WARNINGS
• To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
• Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects lled with liquids such as vases, on or near
the apparatus. As with any electronic products, use care not to spill liquids into any part of the system. Exposure to liquids may
create a failure and/or re hazard.
• Do not place naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, on or near the product.
This product contains magnetic material. Contact your physician if you have questions on whether this might affect the
operation of your implantable medical device.
Contains small parts which may be a choking hazard. Not suitable for children under age 3.
CAUTION
• Do not make unauthorized alterations to the product; doing so may compromise safety, regulatory compliance, system perfor-
mance, and may void the warranty
NOTES
• The product label is located on the bottom of the product.
• Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily oper-
able.
• The power supply must be used indoors. It is neither designed nor tested for use outdoors, in recreation vehicles, or on boats.
• This product is intended to be used only with the power supply provided.
• The product shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
• In the event of a battery leaking, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash
the affected area with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice.
Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC and all other applicable EU directive requirements. The complete
declaration of conformity can be found at:
www.Bose.com/compliance
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampliers) that produce heat.
8. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
9. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
10. Refer all servicing to qualied personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in
a way, such as power-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.
Important Safety Instructions
English - 3
Information about products that generate electrical noise
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 instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, this 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 off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following mea-
sures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to 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.
Changes or modications 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. 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.
In Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B)
This device complies with FCC and Industry Canada RF radiation exposure limits set forth for general population. It must not be
co-located or be operating in conjunction with any other antennas or
transmitters.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Output power: 8.99 mW (9.54 dBm) @ 2.48 GHz
Please complete and retain for your records:
The serial number and model number are located on the bottom of the speaker.
Serial number ________________________________________________________________________________________
Model number ________________________________________________________________________________________
Purchase date ________________________________________________________________________________________
We suggest you keep your receipt with this owner’s guide.
English - 5
Contents
ank you .............................................................................................................. 6
Features ......................................................................................................... 6
Unpacking ..............................................................................................................7
Connecting to AC power ..................................................................................... 8
Selecting a language for the voice prompts ................................................... 9
Turning voice prompts off ......................................................................... 9
Changing the language ............................................................................... 9
Pairing the first mobile device to the speaker .............................................. 10
Pairing another mobile device ......................................................................... 10
Playing music ................................................................................................ 11
Connecting a previously paired mobile device .............................................. 11
Speaker Memory .................................................................................................. 11
Clearing the speaker memory .................................................................... 11
Speaker controls ................................................................................................. 12
System status indicators .................................................................................. 12
Connecting an AUX device: .............................................................................. 13
Operating on battery power ............................................................................. 14
Checking the battery .................................................................................. 14
Charging the battery .................................................................................. 14
Battery protection mode ........................................................................... 14
Tips on placing the speaker .............................................................................. 14
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 15
Replacing the battery ........................................................................................ 16
Cleaning ................................................................................................................ 16
Contacting Customer Service .......................................................................... 16
Limited Warranty ................................................................................................ 16
Technical Information .........................................................................................17
Introduction
6 - English
Introduction
ank you
Thank you for purchasing the Bose® SoundLink® Color Bluetooth
® speaker.
Enjoy music wirelessly from your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other Bluetooth
device anywhere you choose.
Features
• Bluetooth technology eliminates the need to physically connect your Bluetooth
enabled device.
• Rechargeable battery provides hours of Bose® performance.
• AUX connector lets you connect any music source to your speaker.
• Pair up to eight Bluetooth devices.
• Easy grab-and-go mobility.
Introduction
English - 7
Unpacking
Check the carton for the Bose® SoundLink® Color Bluetooth speaker, AC power
supply, and power supply cord (USB). Be sure to save all packing materials. They
provide the safest means for any necessary shipping or transporting.
If any part of the product appears to be damaged, do not attempt to use it.
Contact your authorized Bose dealer immediately or call Bose Customer Service.
For contact information, visit: owners.Bose.com
SoundLink® Color speaker Power supply cord (USB)
AC power supply
Adapters (Included only in certain regions)
Operation
8 - English
Connecting to AC power
Before using your speaker, connect it to power and charge the battery. Allow
3 hours for a full charge. You can use the speaker while it is charging.
1. Plug the small end of the power supply cord into the POWER connector on
the back of the speaker.
2. Plug the large end of the power supply cord into the connector on the AC
power supply.
3. Extend the power supply prongs. If needed, snap on the adapter for your
region. To remove an adapter, press back on the release tab (A) and lift the
adapter up and off (B).
4. Plug the power supply into an AC (mains) power outlet.
The battery indicator glows amber.
Note: You can also charge the speaker by connecting the power supply cord to a
powered USB port on your computer. For fastest charging time, use the USB
power supply cord provided by Bose.
Operation
English - 9
Selecting a language for the voice prompts
The speaker features voice prompts to guide you through the pairing and
connecting processes. The voice prompts also indicate the battery charge level
and the name of the currently connected device.
The first time you use your speaker, you will need to select a language:
1. Press to turn on the speaker.
2. Press or to move through the list of language options:
English, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Japanese, Italian,
Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Polish
3. When you hear your language, press and hold to select.
Turning voice prompts off
If you prefer not to hear voice prompts, press and hold and at the same
time until you hear a tone.
Repeat to turn voice prompts back on.
Changing the language
To change the selected language:
1. Press and hold and at the same time. You will hear a tone.
2. Then repeat steps 2 and 3, above.
Operation
10 - English
Pairing the first mobile device to the speaker
After you select a language, the SoundLink® Color speaker will be ready to pair
with your mobile device.
The Bluetooth indicator blinks blue, and the voice prompt says, “Ready to pair”.
1. On your mobile device, make sure Bluetooth is on.
(The Bluetooth menu is usually found in the Settings menu.)
2. Select Bose Color SoundLink from the device list.
The Bluetooth indicator glows solid white and the voice prompt says,
“<Device> connected”.
Note: Some devices may require a passcode. Enter 0000 if prompted.
Bluetooth
Settings
Devices
Bluetooth ON
Connected
Bose Color SoundLink
Pairing another mobile device
1. With the speaker and the mobile device both on, press and hold until
the Bluetooth indicator blinks blue and the voice prompt says, “Ready to pair
another device”.
2. On your mobile device, make sure Bluetooth is on.
(The Bluetooth menu is usually found in the Settings menu.)
3. Select Bose Color SoundLink from the device list.
The Bluetooth indicator glows solid white and the voice prompt says,
“<Device> connected”.
Note: Some devices may require a passcode. Enter 0000 if prompted.
Note: The speaker’s memory can hold up to eight paired devices.
See “Speaker Memory” on page 11 for more details.
Operation
English - 11
Playing music
Once your mobile device is connected, start a music app on your mobile device
and play music. You can play, pause, track forward track backward, and adjust the
volume using either the speaker controls or the device controls.
Connecting a previously paired mobile device
Turn on the speaker and the device. Press on the speaker.
The Bluetooth indicator on the speaker blinks white.
When the speaker and Bluetooth device have successfully connected, the
Bluetooth indicator glows solid white and the voice prompt says,
“<Device> connected”.
Speaker Memory
The speaker can hold up to eight paired devices in its memory. If you pair a ninth
device, the least frequently-used device will be deleted from the speaker’s memory
and the new device will be added.
When you turn on the speaker, it will connect with the most recently connected
device.
• Press to hear which device is currently connected.
• Press again (within 3 seconds) to connect to the next paired device.
Clearing the speaker memory
To clear the speaker memory of all devices, press and hold for about
10 seconds, until the voice prompt says, “Bluetooth device list cleared.”
All Bluetooth devices are cleared and the speaker is ready to pair.
Operation
12 - English
Speaker controls
The control buttons are located on the top of the speaker.
•Press to turn speaker on/off.
•Press to check the battery charge state.
• Press and hold to get ready to pair with another device.
• Press to hear which Bluetooth device is connected;
Press again (within 3 seconds) to connect with the next paired device.
•Press to select the Bluetooth source.
Press to select the AUX source.
Press once to Play/Pause | Press twice to track forward | Press three times to
track backward.
Volume down/Volume up
System status indicators
The system status indicators are located on the top of the speaker, above the
corresponding buttons.
While charging:
Green: Fully charged | Amber: Charging | Red blinking: Charging error
While playing:
Green: High charge | Amber: Medium charge | Red blinking: Low charge
Blue blinking: Ready to pair | White blinking: Connecting | White solid: Connected
White when AUX is the selected source.
Operation
English - 13
Connecting an AUX device:
You can use your Bose® SoundLink® Color speaker with any device that features
headphone or audio output, such as a portable digital music player. This feature
requires using a stereo audio cable with a 3.5 mm plug on each end to connect the
audio output of your device to the AUX input on the speaker. This type of cable is
available for purchase at electronics stores
To use the AUX connector:
1. Plug the cable from the audio device into the AUX IN connector on the back of
the speaker.
2. Turn on the speaker.
3. Press to select the AUX source.
4. Adjust the volume on the connected device to near maximum, then use the
speaker volume buttons to adjust the volume level.
Operation
14 - English
Operating on battery power
Battery performance varies with the content played and loudness at which it is
played. In typical use, the speaker battery lasts up to 6 hours.
Checking the battery
Each time you turn the speaker on, the voice prompt will indicate the battery
charge level.
The battery indicator also displays the battery level:
Green: .................................... High charge level (70% or more of full charge)
Amber: ................................... Medium charge level (20% to 70% of full charge)
Red: ....................................... Low charge level (less than 20% of full charge)
Charging the battery
The battery status indicator on the speaker blinks red when the battery needs
charging. You can use the speaker while charging.
To charge the battery, connect the speaker to AC power. See “Connecting to AC
power” on page 8.
The speaker emits a tone to confirm the power connection. Recommended
charging time is three hours to fully charge the battery. The battery status indicator
indicates charging status. See “System status indicators” on page 12.
Battery protection mode
When the speaker is unplugged and unused for more than 24 days, it enters
battery protection mode to preserve battery power. To reactivate the speaker,
connect it to AC power.
Tips on placing the speaker
When using your Bose® SoundLink® Color speaker indoors, the sound quality can
vary depending on where the speaker is placed in a room.
When using your speaker outdoors, you should expect the sound quality to change
as you move farther away from the speaker.
Keep the following guidelines in mind when placing your speaker:
• The speaker’s Bluetooth range is 33 feet (10 m). If you move the device farther
away from the speaker, sound quality will be affected and the device may
disconnect from the speaker.
• For optimal sound, the front of the speaker, which has the Bose® logo on the
grille, should face the user.
• Do not place the speaker in small areas that are enclosed on all sides except the
front, as this will adversely affect sound quality.
• Do not place the speaker on wet or dirty surfaces.
Care and Maintenance
English - 15
Troubleshooting
Problem What to do
Speaker does not
turn on
• Make sure both ends of the power supply cable are firmly con-
nected.
• Make sure the power supply is connected to a live AC (mains)
outlet.
• Charge the battery.
Speaker does not
connect with
mobile device
• Your speaker may be connected to another mobile device.
Press to hear which device is connected. Press again (within 3
seconds) to connect to the next paired device.
• Your mobile device may be connected to
another Bluetooth speaker or headset. Make sure that
Bose Color SoundLink is selected in the Bluetooth device list.
• Clear the speaker’s memory: Press and hold for about
10 seconds, until the voice prompt says, “Bluetooth device list
cleared”.
• Remove the speaker from the Bluetooth list on your mobile device.
Then try pairing the speaker to the mobile device again.
• Refer to your mobile device’s user’s guide to learn how it
pairs/connects with devices.
No sound or poor
sound quality from
a Bluetooth device
• Make sure you have a music app open and a track playing on your
mobile device.
• Make sure the volume is turned up on the speaker and on your
mobile device.
• Move the mobile device closer to the speaker, and away from any
interference or obstructions.
• Try a different music app or a different track.
No audio from the
AUX source
• Make sure your connected device is on and playing.
• Press the AUX button and check that the AUX source indicator is
on.
• Make sure the 3.5 mm plug is fully inserted into the speaker, and
fully inserted into the source device.
• Make sure the speaker is not muted and the speaker volume is up.
• Increase the volume level on the AUX device.
• Try using a different AUX cable.
Care and Maintenance
16 - English
Replacing the battery
The battery should be replaced when:
• The battery status indicator remains yellow after ten hours of charging.
• The length of battery life noticeably decreases.
Only use Bose authorized batteries. For replacement batteries, visit
owners.Bose.com for Bose contact information in your country or region.
Cleaning
To clean the exterior surface of your product, you can wipe it using a soft, dry
cloth.
•Donotusesolvents,chemicals,orsprays.
•Donotallowliquidstospillorobjectstodropintoanyopenings.
Contacting Customer Service
For questions about the Bose® SoundLink® Color speaker, contact your local Bose
dealer. To contact Bose directly, visit: owners.Bose.com
Limited Warranty
Your Bose® SoundLink® Color speaker is covered by a limited warranty. Details of
the limited warranty are provided on the product registration card that is included
in the carton. Please refer to the card for instructions on how to register. Failure to
register will not affect your limited warranty rights.
Care and Maintenance
English - 17
Technical Information
Temperature range
32°-113°F (0°-45°C)
Operating time
Up to 6 hours
Bluetooth range
33 feet (10 m)
Power supply rating
Input: 100 - 240V , 50/60Hz, 180mA
Output: 5VDC, 1.0A Max
Input power rating
Input: 5VDC, 1.0A Max
Dimensions
5.3" H x 5" W x 2.1" D (13.5 cm x 12.7 cm x 5.4 cm)
Weight
1.16 lb (0.53 kg)
18 - English
©2014 Bose Corporation, The Mountain,
Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA
AMXXXXXX Rev. 00