SOUNDDOCK® SERIES III
DIGITAL MUSIC SYSTEM
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNINGS and CAUTIONS
Please read this owner’s guide
Please take the time to carefully follow the instructions in this owner’s guide.
It will help you set up and operate your system properly and enjoy all of its
advanced features. Please save this owner’s guide for future reference.
• Keep the remote control battery away from children. It may cause a fire or
chemical burn if mishandled. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100º C
(212º F), or incinerate. Dispose of used batteries promptly. Replace only with a
battery of the correct type and model number.
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with Duracell,
Eveready, Energizer, Maxell, Toshiba, Sanyo, CR2032 or DL2032 3-volt
lithium battery.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the
product to rain or moisture.
WARNING: Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do
not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on or near the apparatus.
As with any electronic product, use care not to spill liquids into any part of the
system. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard.
• Make no modifications to the system or accessories. Unauthorized alterations
may compromise safety, regulatory compliance, and system performance.
• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on or near
the apparatus.
NOTE: The product label is located on the bottom of the product.
NOTE: This product must be used indoors. It is neither designed nor tested for
use outdoors, in recreation vehicles, or on boats.
NOTE: This product is intended to be used only with the power supply provided.
NOTE: Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect
device, such disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any
local regulations. Do not incinerate.
The lightning flash 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 sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock.
This product conforms to all applicable EU directive requirements.The
compliance.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this
owner’s guide.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions – for all components before using this product.
2. Keep these instructions – for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings – on the product and in the owner’s guide.
4. Follow all instructions.
13. To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoid overloading wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles.
14. Do not let objects or liquids enter the product – as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock.
15. See product enclosure for safety related markings.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water or moisture – Do not use this
product near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool, or anywhere else that water or moisture
are present.
16. Use proper power sources – Plug the product into a proper power source,
as described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth – and as directed by Bose Corporation.
Information about products that generate
electrical noise
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions – To ensure reliable operation of the product
and to protect it from overheating, put the product in a position and loca-
tion that will not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, do not
place the product on a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may block the
ventilation openings. Do not put it in a built-in system, such as a bookcase
or a cabinet that may keep air from flowing through its ventilation openings.
In the USA:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 ofthe 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 instructions, 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
measures:
8. Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Reorient or relocate the antenna in the device receiving the interference.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time – to prevent damage to this product.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than the one to
which the receiver is connected.
12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any 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 – Do not
attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards. Please call Bose to be
referred to an authorized service center near you.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
In Canada:
This product complies with CAN ICES-3 (B) /NMB-3 (B).
FCC Warning
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Corporation could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
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SOUNDDOCK® SERIES III DIGITAL MUSIC SYSTEM
1. Place the system on a firm and level surface.
Thank you for your purchase
Congratulations on your choice of the SoundDock® Series III
digital music system from Bose.
Designed specifically to work with iPod and iPhone models
with a Lightning connector, this system provides
high-quality audio performance that invites your music to
come out and play. You’ll find that it attracts a wide audience
of people who love the sound.
2. Plug the power pack into the DC POWER connector on
the rear of the system.
3. Plug the small end of the power cord into the connector
on the power pack.
4. Plug the other end of this cord into a wall outlet. You will
hear a short tone indicating a power connection has been
made.
Unpacking and setting up
Check the carton for all of the parts shown. Save the carton
for possible future use. It provides the best means to repack
the system for transporting it outside your residence.
❏ Remote control
DC POWER
❏ Power pack
Power
cord
Power
pack
❏ SoundDock Series III
digital music system
❏ Power cord
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SOUNDDOCK® SERIES III DIGITAL MUSIC SYSTEM
Playing your iPod or iPhone
Using the remote
Touch any button (except Off) to turn on the SoundDock III
system.
1. Line up the connector on the iPod or iPhone with the
connector on the dock. Firmly insert the iPod or iPhone
into the dock.
Off
Play/Pause
• Turns off both your
iPod or iPhone and
the system.
• Halts and resumes
The iPod or iPhone will charge while docked.
play.
Note: If your iPod or iPhone has a case, you may need to
remove the case in order to properly dock the iPod or iPhone.
• Press
and hold
play another
connected device
while your iPod or
iPhone charges.
Volume
Press and hold to
change the volume
quickly.
•
Playlist select
• Moves to the next
or previous playlist.
Skip/scan back
Skip/scan forward
• Press once to skip
to the beginning of
the current track.
• Press twice to skip
to the beginning of
the previous track.
• Press and hold to
scan backward
• Press once toskip to
the next track.
• Press and hold
to scan forward
quickly.
2. Press the Play/Pause button on the SoundDockIII system
remote. The remote controls system functions and basic
iPod or iPhone functions.
quickly.
Note: Be sure the music application on your iPod or iPhone is
open and ready to play.
3. Adjust the volume using the SoundDock III remote or the
volume controls on the iPod or iPhone.
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SOUNDDOCK® SERIES III DIGITAL MUSIC SYSTEM
Using another audio device
Maintaining the system
You can play another audio device by connecting it to the
system. This requires a cable with a 3.5mm mini plug at one
end (not provided).
Changing the remote control battery is the only regular
maintenance that is required. You may also clean the system.
Replacing the remote battery
When the remote stops operating or its range seems
reduced, it is time to change the remote battery.
1. Set the audio device to slightly below full volume, then
plug it into the AUDIO INPUT connector.
1. Using a coin, turn the battery cover
slightly counterclockwise.
2. Remove the cover and insert the
new battery (CR2032 or DL2032)
flat side up, with the + symbol in
view.
3. Reseat the cover and turn it
clockwise to lock into place.
2. If your iPod or iPhone is in thesystem dock and charging,
press and hold the Play/Pause button for three seconds to
switch to the other device.
3. Adjust the volume using the SoundDockIII system remote
or the volume controls on the device.
Other buttons on the remote do not control this other
device. To return to listening to your iPod or iPhone, press
the Play/Pause button once.
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SOUNDDOCK® SERIES III DIGITAL MUSIC SYSTEM
WARNINGS:
• Keep the remote control battery away from children. It may
cause a fire or chemical burn if mishandled. Do not recharge,
disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F), or incinerate.
• Dispose of used batteries promptly. Replace only with a
battery of the correct type and model number.
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with Duracell, Eveready, Energizer, Maxell,
Toshiba, Sanyo, CR2032 or DL2032 3-volt lithium.
Cleaning the system
Wipe the system using a soft, dry cloth. You can also lightly
vacuum the grille.
• Do not use solvents, chemicals, or sprays.
• Do not allow liquids to spill or objects to drop into any
openings.
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SOUNDDOCK® SERIES III DIGITAL MUSIC SYSTEM
Troubleshooting
Problem
What to do
Your iPod or iPhone does not • Remove your iPod or iPhone from the dock and check for obstructions on the connectors. Wait five
seconds, then line up the connector on the iPod or iPhone with the connector on the dock and firmly reseat
the iPod or iPhone. You may need to do this a few times.
dock properly
• If your iPod or iPhone has a case, you may need to remove the case in order to properly dock the iPod or
iPhone.
No sound
• Increase the volume setting for the system, using the SoundDock III system remote.
• Increase the volume on the iPod or iPhone or your second audio device, if it is playing.
• Make sure the system is plugged in, your iPod or iPhone or other audio device is turned on, and audio is
playing.
• Press the Play/Pause button on the remote control. Press and hold this button to hear a second device while
the iPod or iPhone is charging.
• Unplug the power cord for one minute, then plug it back in. This resets the system (you should hear a tone
when the system is powered back on).
• Make sure you have the latest version of software on your iPod or iPhone.
Your iPod or iPhone does not • Make sure the Playlist mode is selected on your iPod or iPhone.
navigate playlists as expected
when using the remote
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SOUNDDOCK® SERIES III DIGITAL MUSIC SYSTEM
Problem
What to do
Your iPod or iPhone does not • Remove your iPod or iPhone from the dock, wait five seconds, then firmly reseat the iPod or iPhone.
respond to the SoundDock®
remote control buttons
shown:
• Try the remote from a different location. If it works there, check for interference from bright room lights or
sunlight. Wipe off the small lens on the front end of the remote with a clean, dry cloth.
• Make sure there is a clear pathway between the remote lens and your SoundDocksystem.
• Remove and reinsert the battery as shown on page 4.
• Replace the remote control battery as shown on page 4.
Your SoundDockdoes not
respond to any controls
• Unplug the power cord for one minute, then plug it back in. This resets the system (you should hear a tone
when the system is powered back on).
• Contact your local Bose® dealer about the problem.
Your iPod or iPhone does not • Remove your iPod or iPhone from the dock and check for any connection obstructions. Reseat the iPod or
iPhone firmly.
charge
• If your iPod or iPhone has a case, you may need to remove the case in order to properly dock the iPod or
iPhone.
• Make sure your iPod or iPhone is a compatible model (see page 9).
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SOUNDDOCK® SERIES III DIGITAL MUSIC SYSTEM
Warranty
Customer Service
Your B ose® SoundDock Series III digital music system 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 do so will not affect your limited
warranty rights.
For questions about the SoundDock Series III digital music
system, contact your local Bose® dealer. To contact Bose
directly, see the address list included in the carton.
Technical Information
What you must do to obtain Limited Warranty Service:
Power rating
1. Return product, with proof of purchase from an authorized
100-240V
50-60Hz, 1.5A, 81-100VA
Bose dealer, using the following procedures:
System size and weight
6.65"H x 11.91"W x 6.48"D (16.89 cm x 30.26 cm x 16.47 cm)
2. Contact the Bose organization in your country/region
(visit Global.Bose.com/register for Bose contact
information in your country/region) for specific return
and shipping instructions;
4.6 lb (2.1 kg)
3. Label and ship theproduct, freight prepaid, to the address
provided by the Bose organization in your country;
and place any necessary return authorization number
prominently on the outside of the carton. Cartons not
bearing a return authorization number, where required,
will be refused.
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SOUNDDOCK® SERIES III DIGITAL MUSIC SYSTEM
Made for:
• iPod touch (5th generation)
• iPod nano (7th generation)
• iPhone 5
SoundDock and the SoundDock system design are registered trademarks of
Bose Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
iPhone, iPod, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries, and Lightning is a trademark of
Apple Inc.
“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has
been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has
been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is
not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety
and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod
or iPhone may affect wireless performance.
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Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA
AM362678 Rev.00
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