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    SMART SOUNDBAR 300
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    when unused for long periods of time. 12. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way on the product means there are important operating and maintenance instructions in this guide. Do not ingest battery, chemical burn hazard. The
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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Contains small parts which may be a choking hazard. Not suitable for children under age 3. This product contains magnetic material. Consult your physician on whether this
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    . This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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    resources, human health and the environment. For more information on disposal and recycling of this product, contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this product. Management Regulation for Low-power Radio-frequency Devices Article XII According to "Management
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    REGULATORY AND LEGAL INFORMATION China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Part Name PCBs Lead (Pb) X Mercury (Hg) O Cadmium (Cd) O Hexavalent (CR(VI)) O Polybrominated Biphenyl
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    soundbar. Serial number Model number Please keep your receipt with your owner's guide. Now is a good time to register your Bose product. You can easily Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other ­countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Use of the Works with Apple badge means that an
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    300 product: 1. On the remote, press and hold the Play/Pause button F and Volume up button H for 5 seconds. 2. Connect a micro-USB cable to the SERVICE port on the back of the soundbar. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to a computer. 4. On the computer, enter http://203.0.113.1/opensource in
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    CONTENTS WHAT'S IN THE BOX Contents...12 SOUNDBAR PLACEMENT Recommendations...13 Wall mount the soundbar 14 Adjust audio for wall mounting 14 POWER Connect the soundbar to power 15 Network standby...15 BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP Download the Bose Music app 16 EXISTING BOSE MUSIC APP USERS Add the
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    24 Access Google Assistant 25 Use your voice...25 Use the soundbar controls 26 Play music with Google Assistant 27 Choose a default audio service 27 Access Amazon Alexa...28 Use your voice...28 Use the soundbar controls 29 Control audio with Voice4Video 30 Set up Voice4Video 30 BLUETOOTH
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    Update the soundbar...42 Replace the remote battery 42 Clean the soundbar...44 Replacement parts and accessories 44 Limited warranty...44 TROUBLESHOOTING Try these solutions first 45 Other solutions...45 Reset the soundbar...53 APPENDIX: SETUP REFERENCE Connection options...54 Connect the
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    power cord for your region. NOTE: If any part of the product is damaged, don't use it. Contact your authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service. Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/SB300 | 1 2 E N G
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    above your TV with the grille facing into the room. • 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 surfaces like marble, glass, or highly polished
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    SOUNDBAR You can mount the soundbar on a wall. To purchase the Bose Soundbar Wall Bracket, contact your authorized Bose dealer. Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/SB300 CAUTION: Do NOT use any other hardware to mount the soundbar. Adjust audio for wall mounting After you mount the soundbar, you must
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    port on the back of the soundbar. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. 2 POWER IR BASS OPTICAL IN SERVICE HDMI (ARC) 1 The soundbar powers on, and the light bar glows solid amber. NETWORK STANDBY The soundbar transitions to network standby when audio has stopped
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    smartphone or tablet. Using the app, you can stream music, set and change presets, add music services, ­explore internet radio stations, configure Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa, choose your voice prompt language, , download the Bose Music app. BOSE MUSIC 2. Follow the app instructions. | 1 6 E N G
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    glows amber. 2. On your mobile device, open your Wi-Fi settings. 3. Select Bose Smart Soundbar 300. 4. Open the Bose Music app and follow the app instructions. NOTE: If the app doesn't prompt you for setup, go to the My Products screen and add your soundbar. | 1 7 E N G
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    SOUNDBAR CONTROLS The soundbar controls are located on the top of the soundbar and on the remote. TIP: You can also control the soundbar using the Bose Music app. REMOTE FUNCTIONS Use the remote to control the soundbar, Bluetooth connections, and Bose Music app. Power button (see page 19) Volume up
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    Soundbar Controls Power on/off On the remote, press the Power button I to power the soundbar on/off. When powered on, the soundbar defaults to the last active source. NOTES: • When you plug the soundbar into an AC (mains) outlet, the soundbar automatically powers on. • The first time the soundbar
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    Soundbar Controls Sources You can control your TV, Bluetooth connections, and Bose Music app using your remote. To select a source, press the appropriate button (TV O, Bluetooth l, or Bose Music app m) on the remote. TIPS: • You can also use Voice4Video to select your Bluetooth source (see page 30
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    Soundbar Controls Media playback and volume FUNCTION Play/Pause Skip forward Skip backward Volume up Volume down Mute/Unmute WHAT TO DO Press F . NOTES: • When audio is paused, the sides of the light bar glow solid white until audio resumes. • You can only play/pause audio when the Bose Music app
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    SOUNDBAR CONTROLS VOICE ASSISTANT CONTROLS You can use the Action button b and Microphone off button n to control Google Assistant (see page 26) or Amazon Alexa (see page 29). Microphone off button Action button ADJUST THE BASS To adjust the bass, use the Bose Music app. DIALOGUE MODE Dialogue
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    third-party remote owner's guide or website for instructions. Once programmed, the third -party remote controls basic soundbar functions such as power on/off and volume. NOTE: Not all third-party remotes are compatible with the soundbar. The remote must support
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    VOICE ASSISTANT VOICE ASSISTANT OPTIONS You can set the soundbar to quickly and easily access Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. NOTE: • You can't set the soundbar to access Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa at the same time. • Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa aren't available in certain languages
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    tap the Action button b to start a conversation with Google Assistant. For more information about what Google Assistant can do, visit: https://support.google.com/assistant NOTES: • Google Assistant isn't available in certain languages and countries. • For more information about playing music with
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    timers Stop Google Assistant Turn the microphone on/off WHAT TO DO Tap b then say your request. For a list of things to try, visit: https://support.google.com/assistant Tap b. Tap b. Tap n. NOTE: When the microphone is off, the Microphone off light glows solid red, and you can't access Google
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    , use the Google Assistant app. Turn up the volume. Play NPR on TuneIn. NOTE: Google Assistant doesn't support all audio services. Play some jazz on the living room speakers. NOTE: Make sure you say the speaker name you assigned in the Bose Music app. If multiple
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    app. Pause audio Pause. Control volume Volume up. Skip to the next song Skip. Play from a specific audio service Play NPR on Tunein. NOTE: Amazon Alexa doesn't support all audio services. Play on a specific speaker Play jazz in the "Kitchen." NOTE: Make sure you say the speaker name you
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    Voice Assistant Use the soundbar controls The Action button b and Microphone off button n are used to control Alexa. They are located on the top of the soundbar. Microphone off button THINGS TO TRY Talk to Alexa Stop alarms and timers Stop Alexa Turn the microphone on/off WHAT TO DO Tap b then say
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    instantly. Say goodbye to missing remotes and remote tutorials, because Bose Voice4Video will make everyone feel like experts - even the babysitter or your tech-troubled in-laws. Set up Voice4Video To set up Voice4Video, use the Bose Music app. NOTE: Before setting up Voice4Video, you must set up
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    Voice Assistant Use your voice Start with "Alexa," then say: THINGS TO TRY Power on TV EXAMPLES OF WHAT TO SAY Turn on TV. Power off TV Turn off TV. Play video Play. Pause video Pause. Resume video Resume. Skip video forward Next. Skip video backward Previous. Switch input to
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    BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS CONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE 1. On the remote, press the Bluetooth button l. The light bar pulses blue. 2. On your mobile device, turn on the Bluetooth feature. NOTE: The Bluetooth menu is usually found in the Settings menu. | 3 2 E N G
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    BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS 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 soundbar, the default name appears. Bose Smart Soundbar 300 Once connected, you hear a tone, and the light bar glows solid white
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    BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS 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 and hold the Bluetooth button l until the light bar pulses blue. 2. On your mobile device, select
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    STR EA M AUD I O W I T H A IR P L AY The soundbar is capable of playing AirPlay 2 audio, which allows you to quickly stream audio from your Apple device to the soundbar or multiple speakers. NOTES: • To use AirPlay 2, you need an Apple device running iOS 11.4 or later. • Your Apple device and
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    SOUNDBAR STATUS The LED light bar located on the front of the soundbar shows the soundbar status. Light bar NOTE: The light bar displays one status at a time of the selected source. WI-FI STATUS Shows the Wi-Fi connection status of the soundbar. LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY Pulsing white Solid white then
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    SVOoUiNceD BAAsRsiSsTtAaTnUtS VOICE ASSISTANT STATUS Shows the status of your voice assistant. LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY Off White light slides to the center then glows solid White light slides to the sides Pulsing white (full) Pulsing yellow Microphone off light SYSTEM STATE Voice assistant is idle Voice
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    in progress Downloading update Updating soundbar Source error - refer to the Bose Music app Request is temporarily unavailable - try again later Error - contact Bose ­customer service | 3 8 E N G
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    A DVA N CED F EATUR ES 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. | 3 9 E N G
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    soundbar. For more information, refer to your accessory owner's guide. • Bose Bass Module 700: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/BASS700 • Bose Bass Module 500: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/BASS500 • Acoustimass 300 bass module: global.Bose.com/Support/AM300 • Bose Surround Speakers 700: worldwide.Bose.com
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    use the Bose Music app. For more information, visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/Groups NOTES: • Make sure that the product you're connecting to is connect to another device. For more information, refer to your product owner's guide. • You can connect only one product at a time to the soundbar.
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    CARE AND MAINTENANCE UPDATE 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 (counter-clockwise) and remove the cover. | 4 2 E N G
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    C AARdEvaAnNcDeMdAFI NeaTtEuNrAeNsC E 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 (clockwise) to lock in place. | 4 3 E N G
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    Bose customer service. Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/SB300 LIMITED WARRANTY The soundbar is covered by a limited warranty. Visit our website at global.Bose.com/warranty for details of the limited warranty. To register your product, visit global.Bose.com/register for instructions
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    TROUBLESHOOTING TRY THESE SOLUTIONS FIRST If you experience problems with the soundbar: • Make sure the soundbar below to identify symptoms and ­solutions to common problems. If you are unable to resolve your issue, contact Bose customer service. Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/contact SYMPTOM SOLUTION
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    different source (see page 20). Play audio from a different application or audio service. If the audio is from a Wi-Fi source, reset the router. 42). Refer to your bass module or surround speakers owner's guide for troubleshooting (see page 40). Make sure your bass module or surround speakers
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    TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Sound is ­coming from TV ­speaker Poor or ­distorted audio Soundbar your TV system menu. Your TV may refer to CEC by a different name. Refer to your TV owner's guide. Disconnect your HDMI cable from your TV HDMI ARC port and reconnect it. Decrease your TV volume to its
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    your mobile device. Restart your mobile device and router. If your router supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, make sure both the device (mobile or soundbar is ready to connect. On your mobile device, make sure Location Services are turned on. On your mobile device, turn the Bluetooth feature off
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    TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Soundbar doesn't stream audio using AirPlay SOLUTION Make icon A in the music app you are ­streaming from, stream audio from the Control Center. For additional support, visit: https://www.apple.com/airplay Bose Music app doesn't work on mobile device Make sure your mobile
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    page 27). Make sure you use the same audio service account on the Bose Music app and Google Assistant app. Google Assistant may not support your request. New features are added periodically. For additional support, visit: https://support.google.com/assistant To turn off personal results or change
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    your postal code and service provider for your cable/satellite box. Alexa may not support your request. New features are added periodically. For additional support, visit: https://www.amazon for your soundbar. For product-specific instructions, refer to your speaker ­ owner's guide. | 5 1 E N G
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    TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Soundbar doesn't ­reconnect to ­previously-connected Bose Noise connected to the soundbar. To check if your product is compatible, visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/Groups Install any available software updates for your speaker or ­headphones. To check for updates,
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    TROUBLESHOOTING RESET THE SOUNDBAR Factory reset clears all source, volume, and network settings from the soundbar and ­returns it to original factory settings. 1. On the remote,
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    AP P EANdDvIaXn: cSeEdT UFPeaRtEuFrEeRsENC E CONNECTION OPTIONS Connect the soundbar to your TV using one of the following connection options: • Option 1: HDMI ARC (not provided) • Option 2: Optical NOTE: Using your TV's HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) port allows you to use your TV remote to
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    ARC port, see page 56. 2. Insert the other end of the cable into the HDMI (ARC) port on the soundbar. POWER IR BASS OPTICAL IN SERVICE HDMI (ARC) | 5 5 E N G
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    other end of the optical cable. 4. Align the plug with the soundbar's OPTICAL IN port and insert the plug carefully. POWER IR BASS OPTICAL IN SERVICE HDMI (ARC) NOTE: The port has a hinged door that swings inward when inserting the plug. 5. Firmly push the plug into the port until you hear
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    FOR SOUND NOTE: To avoid hearing distorted audio, turn off your TV speakers. Refer to your TV owner's guide for more information. 1. Power on your TV. 2. If you are using a cable/satellite box or other soundbar or hear sound coming from your TV speakers, see "Troubleshooting" on page 45. | 5 7 E N G
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