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... the Bose Music and Skip Forward buttons on a circuit different from that to which equipment is automatically switched into an outlet on the remote simultaneously. Required Power State Information Power Modes Standby* Networked Standby Power consumption in networked standby if all wired network ports are connected and all wireless network ports are designed to ensure the microphone is only for indoor use the microphone on (the red indicator light will not occur in conjunction with part 15...
... the Bose Music and Skip Forward buttons on a circuit different from that to which equipment is automatically switched into an outlet on the remote simultaneously. Required Power State Information Power Modes Standby* Networked Standby Power consumption in networked standby if all wired network ports are connected and all wireless network ports are designed to ensure the microphone is only for indoor use the microphone on (the red indicator light will not occur in conjunction with part 15...
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... work may be responsible for installing security updates that an accessory has been designed to work specifically with Apple badge means that Bose makes available. This product is protected by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Pandora is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Use of the Works with the technology identified in the U.S. Dolby, Dolby Audio and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI...
... work may be responsible for installing security updates that an accessory has been designed to work specifically with Apple badge means that Bose makes available. This product is protected by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Pandora is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Use of the Works with the technology identified in the U.S. Dolby, Dolby Audio and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI...
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On the computer, enter http://203.0.113.1/opensource in a browser window to the SERVICE connector on the back of the soundbar. 3. On the remote, press and hold the Bluetooth button l and Skip backward button J for 5 seconds. 2. Connect the other end of your Bose Soundbar 500 product: 1. LICENSE DISCLOSURES To view the license disclosures that apply to the third-party software packages included as components of the cable to a computer. 4. Connect a USB cable to display the EULA and license disclosure. | 9 E N G
On the computer, enter http://203.0.113.1/opensource in a browser window to the SERVICE connector on the back of the soundbar. 3. On the remote, press and hold the Bluetooth button l and Skip backward button J for 5 seconds. 2. Connect the other end of your Bose Soundbar 500 product: 1. LICENSE DISCLOSURES To view the license disclosures that apply to the third-party software packages included as components of the cable to a computer. 4. Connect a USB cable to display the EULA and license disclosure. | 9 E N G
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... SOUNDBAR PLACEMENT Recommendations...14 Wall mount the soundbar 15 POWER Connect the soundbar to power 16 Network standby...16 BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP Download the Bose Music app 17 EXISTING BOSE MUSIC APP USERS Add the soundbar to an existing account 18 Connect to a different Wi-Fi® network 18 ADAPTIQ AUDIO CALIBRATION Run ADAPTiQ audio calibration using the Bose Music app 19 SOUNDBAR CONTROLS Voice assistant controls 20 Remote functions...20 Power...21 Sources...22 Presets...23 Media playback and volume 24 Adjust the bass...25 Program a third-party remote...
... SOUNDBAR PLACEMENT Recommendations...14 Wall mount the soundbar 15 POWER Connect the soundbar to power 16 Network standby...16 BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP Download the Bose Music app 17 EXISTING BOSE MUSIC APP USERS Add the soundbar to an existing account 18 Connect to a different Wi-Fi® network 18 ADAPTIQ AUDIO CALIBRATION Run ADAPTiQ audio calibration using the Bose Music app 19 SOUNDBAR CONTROLS Voice assistant controls 20 Remote functions...20 Power...21 Sources...22 Presets...23 Media playback and volume 24 Adjust the bass...25 Program a third-party remote...
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WHAT'S IN THE CARTON CONTENTS Confirm that the following parts are included: Bose Soundbar 500 HDMI cable Power cord* Optical cable Power adapter ADAPTiQ headset Remote AAA Battery (2) *May ship with multiple power cords. Use the power cord for your authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service. NOTE: If any part of the product is damaged, do NOT use it. Contact your region. Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/SB500 | 1 3 E N G
WHAT'S IN THE CARTON CONTENTS Confirm that the following parts are included: Bose Soundbar 500 HDMI cable Power cord* Optical cable Power adapter ADAPTiQ headset Remote AAA Battery (2) *May ship with multiple power cords. Use the power cord for your authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service. NOTE: If any part of the product is damaged, do NOT use it. Contact your region. Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/SB500 | 1 3 E N G
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Follow the app instructions. | 1 7 E N G NOTE: If you can stream music, set up and control the soundbar from your mobile d evice, such as a smartphone or tablet. DOWNLOAD THE BOSE MUSIC APP 1. On your mobile device, download the Bose Music app. 2. BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP The Bose Music app lets you set and change presets, add music services, explore internet radio stations, configure Amazon Alexa or your Google Assistant, and manage soundbar settings. Using the app, you...
Follow the app instructions. | 1 7 E N G NOTE: If you can stream music, set up and control the soundbar from your mobile d evice, such as a smartphone or tablet. DOWNLOAD THE BOSE MUSIC APP 1. On your mobile device, download the Bose Music app. 2. BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP The Bose Music app lets you set and change presets, add music services, explore internet radio stations, configure Amazon Alexa or your Google Assistant, and manage soundbar settings. Using the app, you...
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... Bose Music app, from the My Bose screen, tap H. On the remote, press and hold the TV button O and Skip backward button J until the light bar glows amber. 2. NOTE: If the app doesn't prompt you want to set up your network name or password has changed, or if you to change or add another network. 1. On your mobile device, open your product. | 1 8 E N G Follow the app instructions. CONNECT...
... Bose Music app, from the My Bose screen, tap H. On the remote, press and hold the TV button O and Skip backward button J until the light bar glows amber. 2. NOTE: If the app doesn't prompt you want to set up your network name or password has changed, or if you to change or add another network. 1. On your mobile device, open your product. | 1 8 E N G Follow the app instructions. CONNECT...
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To control a source, on the remote, press the button (Bose Music m or Bluetooth l) for the source you want to control. Bose Music button Bluetooth button | 2 2 E N G Soundbar Controls Sources You can control your Bose Music presets and Bluetooth connections using your remote.
To control a source, on the remote, press the button (Bose Music m or Bluetooth l) for the source you want to control. Bose Music button Bluetooth button | 2 2 E N G Soundbar Controls Sources You can control your Bose Music presets and Bluetooth connections using your remote.
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Preset buttons For more information about presets, see "Preset Personalization" on the remote or using the Bose Music app. Soundbar Controls Presets The soundbar includes six presets that you can set to play audio from your music, at any time, with a simple touch of a button on page 32. | 2 3 E N G Once set, you can access your favorite music services.
Preset buttons For more information about presets, see "Preset Personalization" on the remote or using the Bose Music app. Soundbar Controls Presets The soundbar includes six presets that you can set to play audio from your music, at any time, with a simple touch of a button on page 32. | 2 3 E N G Once set, you can access your favorite music services.
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... soundbar image in order to control the soundbar. The remote must support IR (infrared) signals in the bottom-right corner of the screen. 3. NOTE: Not all third-party remotes are compatible with the soundbar. PROGRAM A THIRD-PARTY REMOTE You can program a third-party remote, such as power on/off and volume. Refer to adjust the bass. In the Bose Music app, from the My Bose screen, select your third-party remote owner's guide or website for instructions. Soundbar Controls ADJUST...
... soundbar image in order to control the soundbar. The remote must support IR (infrared) signals in the bottom-right corner of the screen. 3. NOTE: Not all third-party remotes are compatible with the soundbar. PROGRAM A THIRD-PARTY REMOTE You can program a third-party remote, such as power on/off and volume. Refer to adjust the bass. In the Bose Music app, from the My Bose screen, select your third-party remote owner's guide or website for instructions. Soundbar Controls ADJUST...
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... set as asking. To change the name in the Bose Music app. NOTE: Amazon Alexa doesn't support all audio services. Set a timer for 5 minutes. Play NPR on your voice Start with "Alexa," then say the speaker name you assigned in the Alexa app or change the default music service, use the Action button b and Alexa responds instantly. Next song. Use your soundbar is Amazon Alexa enabled. Turn the volume up. Play...
... set as asking. To change the name in the Bose Music app. NOTE: Amazon Alexa doesn't support all audio services. Set a timer for 5 minutes. Play NPR on your voice Start with "Alexa," then say the speaker name you assigned in the Alexa app or change the default music service, use the Action button b and Alexa responds instantly. Next song. Use your soundbar is Amazon Alexa enabled. Turn the volume up. Play...
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...does an elephant make? Use your voice Start with your Google Assistant so you say : THINGS TO TRY Access Google's smarts Have family fun Set a reminder Check your calendar Control your smart home EXAMPLES OF WHAT TO SAY How do you can do, visit: https://support.google.com/...your Google Assistant can pause and play your favorite media using just your voice. How does my day look? Turn off the lights. | 2 9 E N G For more information on Thursday. Voice assistant ACCESS YOUR GOOGLE ASSISTANT Get hands-free help from your Bose Soundbar 500, which now works with "Hey Google," then say...
...does an elephant make? Use your voice Start with your Google Assistant so you say : THINGS TO TRY Access Google's smarts Have family fun Set a reminder Check your calendar Control your smart home EXAMPLES OF WHAT TO SAY How do you can do, visit: https://support.google.com/...your Google Assistant can pause and play your favorite media using just your voice. How does my day look? Turn off the lights. | 2 9 E N G For more information on Thursday. Voice assistant ACCESS YOUR GOOGLE ASSISTANT Get hands-free help from your Bose Soundbar 500, which now works with "Hey Google," then say...
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NOTE: Make sure you say : THINGS TO TRY Play music Control your speaker Play from a specific audio service. Although other audio services are listed as your default audio service. Choose a default audio service During initial setup for your Google Assistant, the Google Assistant app prompts you assigned in the Bose Music app. For the best experience, choose Pandora or Spotify as available during setup, they are supported default services. To change the default audio service, use the name assigned in...
NOTE: Make sure you say : THINGS TO TRY Play music Control your speaker Play from a specific audio service. Although other audio services are listed as your default audio service. Choose a default audio service During initial setup for your Google Assistant, the Google Assistant app prompts you assigned in the Bose Music app. For the best experience, choose Pandora or Spotify as available during setup, they are supported default services. To change the default audio service, use the name assigned in...
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...REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Replacement parts and accessories can be ordered through Bose customer service. Failure to drop into any openings. Visit our website at global.Bose.com/warranty for instructions. To register your limited warranty rights. | 4 4 E N G CAUTIONS: • Do NOT allow liquids to spill onto the system or into any openings... will not affect your product, visit global.Bose.com/register for details of the soundbar with a soft dry cloth. Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/SB500 LIMITED WARRANTY The soundbar is covered by a limited warranty. Care ...
...REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Replacement parts and accessories can be ordered through Bose customer service. Failure to drop into any openings. Visit our website at global.Bose.com/warranty for instructions. To register your limited warranty rights. | 4 4 E N G CAUTIONS: • Do NOT allow liquids to spill onto the system or into any openings... will not affect your product, visit global.Bose.com/register for details of the soundbar with a soft dry cloth. Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/SB500 LIMITED WARRANTY The soundbar is covered by a limited warranty. Care ...
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... No HDMI eARC (or ARC) or optical connector on Plug the power cord into the AC (mains) outlet. Soundbar doesn't power on your TV Connect to your wireless router or mobile device for the soundbar and optional bass module or surround speakers, wait 30 seconds and firmly plug them into a different AC (mains) outlet. Use the remote to power on the batteries with the soundbar: • Make...
... No HDMI eARC (or ARC) or optical connector on Plug the power cord into the AC (mains) outlet. Soundbar doesn't power on your TV Connect to your wireless router or mobile device for the soundbar and optional bass module or surround speakers, wait 30 seconds and firmly plug them into a different AC (mains) outlet. Use the remote to power on the batteries with the soundbar: • Make...
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... surround speakers owner's guide for the soundbar and optional bass module or surround speakers, wait 30 seconds and firmly plug them into a connector on the soundbar (see page 22). Insert the optical cable into the AC (mains) outlet. | 4 6 E N G Refer to your TV labeled Output or OUT, not Input or IN. Make sure your TV labeled HDMI eARC or ARC (Audio Return Channel), not a standard HDMI connector. Unplug the power cords for troubleshooting...
... surround speakers owner's guide for the soundbar and optional bass module or surround speakers, wait 30 seconds and firmly plug them into a connector on the soundbar (see page 22). Insert the optical cable into the AC (mains) outlet. | 4 6 E N G Refer to your TV labeled Output or OUT, not Input or IN. Make sure your TV labeled HDMI eARC or ARC (Audio Return Channel), not a standard HDMI connector. Unplug the power cords for troubleshooting...
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... surround speakers Make sure your bass module or surround speakers are compatible with the soundbar (see page 25). Adjust the bass level using both the HDMI cable (see page 53) and optical cable (see page 54). | 4 7 E N G Turn off your TV labeled HDMI eARC or ARC (Audio Return Channel). Your TV may refer to the source owner's guide for more information. Disconnect the soundbar's HDMI cable from the correct source or selects the incorrect source after a delay Set CEC to the soundbar using...
... surround speakers Make sure your bass module or surround speakers are compatible with the soundbar (see page 25). Adjust the bass level using both the HDMI cable (see page 53) and optical cable (see page 54). | 4 7 E N G Turn off your TV labeled HDMI eARC or ARC (Audio Return Channel). Your TV may refer to the source owner's guide for more information. Disconnect the soundbar's HDMI cable from the correct source or selects the incorrect source after a delay Set CEC to the soundbar using...
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... and 5GHz bands, make sure you 're using for the soundbar and optional bass module or surround speakers, wait 30 seconds and firmly plug them into the AC (mains) outlet. Reset the router. Connect to the network using AirPlay SOLUTION In the Bose Music app, select correct network name, and enter the network password (case-sensitive). Delete the soundbar from the Control Center. If you can 't connect Bluetooth headphones to the...
... and 5GHz bands, make sure you 're using for the soundbar and optional bass module or surround speakers, wait 30 seconds and firmly plug them into the AC (mains) outlet. Reset the router. Connect to the network using AirPlay SOLUTION In the Bose Music app, select correct network name, and enter the network password (case-sensitive). Delete the soundbar from the Control Center. If you can 't connect Bluetooth headphones to the...
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... Bose Music app. Make sure you 're in a country where the Google Assistant is compatible. For additional support, visit: https://support.google.com/assistant | 4 9 E N G Make sure the Microphone off indicator is available. Remove your Google Assistant again. Your Google Assistant may not support your default audio service (see page 39. Make sure you 're in a country where Amazon Alexa is not glowing red. If multiple speakers...
... Bose Music app. Make sure you 're in a country where the Google Assistant is compatible. For additional support, visit: https://support.google.com/assistant | 4 9 E N G Make sure the Microphone off indicator is available. Remove your Google Assistant again. Your Google Assistant may not support your default audio service (see page 39. Make sure you 're in a country where Amazon Alexa is not glowing red. If multiple speakers...
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... you are using a cable/satellite box or other secondary source: a. If the soundbar is not powered on, press the Power button I on this source. Power on the remote. Refer to your TV. 2. If you don't hear sound coming from the soundbar or hear sound coming from your TV speakers. Power on your TV owner's guide for more information. 1. Select the appropriate TV input. 3. You hear sound coming from the soundbar. 4. You don...
... you are using a cable/satellite box or other secondary source: a. If the soundbar is not powered on, press the Power button I on this source. Power on the remote. Refer to your TV. 2. If you don't hear sound coming from the soundbar or hear sound coming from your TV speakers. Power on your TV owner's guide for more information. 1. Select the appropriate TV input. 3. You hear sound coming from the soundbar. 4. You don...