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    SMART SOUNDBAR 700
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    and keep all safety, security, and use instructions. Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 13. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power
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    shock. This symbol on the product means there are important operating and maintenance instructions in this guide. Contains small parts which may be a choking hazard. Not suitable for children like). • Only use the following hardware to mount this product: Bose Soundbar Wall Bracket. |3 E N G
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    , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Corporation could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This
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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 Lead Mercury (Pb) (Hg) Cadmium (Cd) Hexavalent (CR(VI)) Polybrominated Polybrominated
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    label on the back of the soundbar. Please complete and retain for your records The serial and model numbers are located on the back of the 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 do this
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    trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®. Acoustimass, ADAPTiQ, Bose, Bose Bass Module, Bose Music, Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones, Bose Smart Soundbar, Bose Soundbar, Bose Soundbar Universal Remote, Bose Soundbar Wall Bracket, Bose Surround Speakers, QuietComfort, SimpleSync, SoundLink, SoundLink Revolve
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    party software packages included as components of your Bose Smart Soundbar 700 product: 1. On the remote, press and hold the Bluetooth button l and Skip backward button J 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 cable
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    WHAT'S IN THE CARTON Contents...14 SOUNDBAR PLACEMENT Recommendations...15 Wall mount the soundbar 16 POWER Connect the soundbar to power 17 Network standby...17 BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP Download the Bose Music app 18 EXISTING BOSE MUSIC APP USERS Add the soundbar to an existing account 19 Connect
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    28 Access Amazon Alexa...29 Use your voice...29 Use the soundbar controls 30 Control audio with Voice4Video 31 Set up Voice4Video 31 Access Your Google Assistant 33 Use your voice...33 Use the soundbar controls 34 Play music with your Google Assistant 35 Choose a default audio service 35
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    products 47 Connect using the Bose Music app 48 Reconnect a Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker or Bose headphones.... 48 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Install the remote batteries 49 Clean the soundbar...50 Replacement parts and accessories 50 Limited warranty...50 TROUBLESHOOTING Try these solutions first
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    CONTENTS APPENDIX: SETUP REFERENCE Connection options...60 Connect the soundbar to your TV 61 Option 1 (preferred): HDMI eARC or ARC 61 Option 2: Optical...62 Check for sound ...63 | 1 3 E N G
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    Confirm that the following parts are included: Bose Smart Soundbar 700 Bose Soundbar Universal Remote Power cord* Optical cable AA Battery on the soundbar is broken, do NOT use it. Contact your authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service. Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/SB700 | 1 4 E N G
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    room. • Place the soundbar on its rubber feet on a stable and level surface. For p­ roper ­support, both feet must be best sound quality, do NOT place the soundbar in an enclosed cabinet or ­diagonally in a corner. • If placing the soundbar on a shelf or TV stand, position the front of the soundbar
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    Soundbar P lacement WALL MOUNT THE 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/SB700 CAUTION: Do NOT use any other hardware to mount the soundbar. | 1 6 E N G
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    has stopped and you have not pressed any buttons for 20 minutes. To wake the soundbar from network standby: • Play or resume audio using your mobile device or using the Bose Music app. • Talk to Amazon Alexa or your Google Assistant. • On the remote, press the Power button I, a source button (see
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    set and change presets, add music services, ­explore internet radio stations, configure Amazon Alexa or your Google Assistant, and manage soundbar settings. NOTE: If you have already created a Bose account in the Bose Music app for another Bose product, see "Existing Bose Music App Users" on page 19
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    go to the My Products screen and add your Bose Smart Soundbar 700. CONNECT TO A DIFFERENT WI-FI NETWORK Connect On your mobile device, open your Wi-Fi settings. 3. Select Bose Soundbar 700. 4. Open the Bose Music app, and follow the app instructions. NOTE: If the app doesn't prompt you for setup, go
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    you set up the soundbar using the Bose Music app, the app prompts you to run ADAPTiQ audio calibration for best acoustic performance. ADAPTiQ a microphone on the top of the ADAPTiQ headset (provided with the soundbar) measures the sound characteristics of your room to determine optimal sound quality
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    also control your soundbar using the Bose Music app. Microphone off button (see page 29) Action button (see page 29) Microphone off indicator (see page 44) Light bar (see page 43) VOICE ASSISTANT CONTROLS You can use the Action button b and Microphone off button n to control Amazon Alexa (see
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    REMOTE FUNCTIONS Use the remote to control the soundbar, sources connected to the soundbar, Bluetooth connections, and presets. Powers on/off the soundbar (see page 23) Powers on/off the selected music sources (see page 38) NOTE: You program your remote using the Bose Music app. | 2 2 E N G
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    an AC (mains) outlet, the soundbar automatically powers on. • The first time the soundbar is powered on, the soundbar defaults to TV g source. • You can still access your voice assistant when the soundbar is powered off as long as it has been set up using the Bose Music app and the microphone is on
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    source buttons on the remote doesn't change the TV input. It powers on the soundbar and changes the mode of the remote so that the remote can c­ ontrol is programed to your TV during setup using the Bose Music app. If you replace your TV, use the Bose Music app to program the remote to your new TV
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    Controls Presets The soundbar includes six presets that you can set to play audio from your favorite music services. Once set, you can access your music, at any time, with a simple touch of a button on the remote or using the Bose Music app. Preset buttons (1 - 6) For more information about presets
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    Soundbar Controls Media playback, channels, and volume Volume controls Channel controls Mute/Unmute Previous channel, chapter or track Media playback FUNCTION Play/Pause Skip backward Skip
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    's guide. ADJUST THE BASS To adjust the bass, use the Bose Music 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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    can't set the soundbar to access Amazon Alexa and the soundbar are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. To set up your voice assistant, use the Bose Music app. You can access this option from the Settings menu. NOTE: When setting up your voice assistant, make sure you use the same audio ­service
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    Voice assistant ACCESS AMAZON ALEXA Alexa is the intelligent cloud-based voice service that you can talk to on your soundbar. All you have to do is ask Alexa to play music, hear the news, set a timer, control your smart home, and more. Alexa is also designed to protect your privacy - you can view
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    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 then say your request. For a list of things to try, visit: https://www.amazon.com/usealexa Tap b. Tap b. Tap n. NOTE: When the microphone is off, the Microphone
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    Voice assistant CONTROL AUDIO WITH VOICE4VIDEO™ Bose Voice4Video™ technology expands your Amazon Alexa voice capabilities like no other soundbar can. In addition to controlling your smart soundbar, you can control your TV and cable or satellite box with just your voice. With one simple ask of Alexa,
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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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    ASSISTANT Get hands-free help from your Bose Smart Soundbar 700, which now works with your Google Assistant so you can pause and play your favorite media using just your voice. For more information on what your Google Assistant can do, visit: https://support.google.com/assistant NOTES: • The Google
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    control your Google Assistant. They are located on the top of the soundbar. Microphone off button THINGS TO TRY Talk to your Google Assistant Stop 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
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    you to select a default audio service. When using your Google Assistant with Bose ­products, only ­Pandora and Spotify are supported default services. Although other audio services are listed as ­available during setup, they are not supported. For the best experience, choose Pandora or Spotify as
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    PRESET PERSONALIZATION You can control presets using the Bose Music app or the remote. NOTE: You can't set presets in Bluetooth mode. SET A PRESET 1. Stream music using the Bose Music app. 2. On the remote, press the Bose Music button m. Bose Music button | 3 6 E N G
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    PRESET PERSONALIZATION 3. Press and hold a preset button until you hear a tone. Preset buttons | 3 7 E N G
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    PRESET PERSONALIZATION PLAY A PRESET 1. On the remote, press the Bose Music button m. 2. Press a preset button to play music. Preset buttons | 3 8 E N G
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    devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptop computers. Before you can stream music from a ­device, you must connect your device to the soundbar. CONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE 1. On the remote, press the Bluetooth button l. Bluetooth button The light bar pulses blue. 2. On your mobile device, turn
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    Device Name Once connected, you hear a tone. The light bar glows solid white then fades to black. The soundbar's name appears in the mobile device list. DISCONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE Use the Bose Music app to disconnect your mobile device. TIP: You can also use Bluetooth settings on your mobile device
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    BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS CONNECT AN ADDITIONAL MOBILE DEVICE You can store up to eight devices in the soundbar device list, and the soundbar can b­ e actively connected to two devices at a time. NOTE: You can play audio from only one device at a time. 1. On the remote, press and hold
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    or multiple speakers. NOTES: • To use AirPlay 2, you need an Apple device running iOS 11.4 or later. • Your Apple device and soundbar must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. • For more information about AirPlay, visit: https://www.apple.com/airplay STREAM AUDIO FROM THE CONTROL
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    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 fades to black SYSTEM STATE Connecting to Wi-Fi Connected to Wi-Fi BLUETOOTH STATUS Shows the
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    SOUNDBAR STATUS VOICE ASSISTANT STATUS Shows the status of your voice assistant. LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY Off White light slides to the center then glows solid White
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    to right Pulses amber four times Pulses red four times Solid red SYSTEM STATE Wi-Fi setup in progress Downloading update Updating soundbar Source error - refer to the Bose Music app Request is temporarily unavailable - try again later Soundbar error - contact Bose ­customer service | 4 5 E N G
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    A DVA N CED F EATUR ES UPDATE THE SOUNDBAR The soundbar updates automatically when connected to the Bose Music app and to your Wi-Fi network. DISABLE/ENABLE WI-FI CAPABILITY On the remote, press and hold the Bose Music button m and Skip forward ­button v until the light bar pulses white twice then
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    your soundbar. For more information, refer to your accessory owner's guide. • Bose Bass Module 500: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/BASS500 • Bose Bass Module 700: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/BASS700 • Acoustimass 300 bass module: global.Bose.com/Support/AM300 • Bose Surround Speakers: worldwide.Bose.com
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    . For more information, visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/Groups NOTES: • Make sure that the product you're connecting to is powered on, within 30 ft (9 m) of the soundbar, and ready to connect to another device. For more information, refer to your product owner's guide. • You can connect only one
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    CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTALL THE REMOTE BATTERIES 1. Slide open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote. 2. Insert the four provided AA (IEC-LR3) 1.5V batteries. Match the H and z symbols on the batteries with the H and z markings inside the compartment. 3. Slide the battery
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    through Bose customer service. Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/SB700 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. Failure
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    Place the soundbar according to the placement guidelines (see page 15). OTHER SOLUTIONS If you could not resolve your issue, see the table 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
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    SYMPTOM Remote is inconsistent or doesn't work TROUBLESHOOTING SOLUTION Match the H and z symbols on the remote is within operating range 20 ft. (6 m) of the soundbar. Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and the soundbar. Make sure you are in the correct source by pressing the
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    . Refer to your bass module or surround speakers owner's guide for troubleshooting (see page 47). Make sure our bass module or surround speakers are compatible with the soundbar (see page 47). Unplug the power cords for the soundbar and optional bass module or surround speakers, wait 30 seconds
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    off your TV speakers. Refer to your TV owner's guide. Run ADAPTiQ audio calibration (see page 20). Set CEC to Alternate using the Bose Music app. Disable CEC on your source (refer to the source owner's guide for more information). Connect to the soundbar using both the HDMI cable (see page 61) and
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    TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Soundbar doesn't ­connect to Wi-Fi network Soundbar doesn't connect to Bluetooth device Soundbar doesn't stream audio using AirPlay SOLUTION In the Bose Music app, select correct network name, and enter the network password (case-sensitive). Make sure the soundbar and your
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    the soundbar is connected using the HDMI cable (see page 61). • Make sure you have set up this feature using the Bose Music app and connected your TV and/or cable or satellite box. • Make sure you have entered your postal code and service provider for your cable/satellite box. For additional support
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    the product device list until you hear the name for your soundbar. For product-specific instructions, refer to your speaker ­owner's guide. Soundbar doesn't ­reconnect to ­previously-connected Bose headphones Connect using the Bose Music app. You can access this option from the Settings menu
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    TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM SOLUTION Delayed audio from a connected Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker or Bose headphones Not all speakers or headphones can play audio in ­perfect sync when connected to the soundbar. To check if your product is compatible, visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/Groups
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    TROUBLESHOOTING RESET THE SOUNDBAR Factory reset clears all source, volume, network and ADAPTiQ audio calibration ­settings from the soundbar and ­returns it to original factory settings. 1. On the remote, press and hold the Power button I and Skip forward ­button v for 5 seconds until light bar
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    one of the following connection options: Option 1 (preferred): HDMI eARC or ARC (Audio Return Channel) Option 2: Optical NOTE: The preferred option is to connect the soundbar to your TV's HMDI eARC or ARC connector using the HDMI cable. 1. On the back of your TV, locate the HDMI IN and Audio OUT
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    YOUR TV After choosing 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 connector, see page 62. 2. Insert the other end of the cable into the HDMI (ARC) connector on the soundbar. | 6 1 E N G
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    optical cable into your TV's Optical OUT connector. 3. Hold the plug at the other end of the optical cable. 4. Align the plug with the soundbar's OPTICAL IN connector, and insert the plug carefully. NOTE: The connector has a hinged door that swings inward when inserting the plug. 5. Firmly push the
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    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 TV input. 3. If the soundbar is not powered on, press the Power button I on the remote. You hear sound coming from the soundbar. 4. Press the Mute/Unmute
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