Bose Solo 5 Manual

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Connecting to a paired Bluetooth® device
You can stream audio from a Bluetooth device to the soundbar. 
Note: 
 If there ar

e multiple devices stored in the soundbar’s pairing list, it may take 
a minute or two for the paired device to connect. The soundbar’s Bluetooth 
indicator shows connection status (see page 22).
1.
 On the remote contr

ol, press 
.
The soundbar connects to the last two devices that streamed to  
your soundbar.
2.
 Once connected, on the Bluetooth

 device, play music.
If you cannot stream audio from a paired device
The soundbar may have lost connection to your device. Check the soundbar\
’s 
Bluetooth indicator. If the paired device is out of range of the soundbar, move your 
device within range.
Switching between connected devices
The soundbar supports multi-point connectivity, which allows you to seamlessly 
switch playing music between connected devices. 
The last two devices that streamed to the soundbar remain connected. During 
playback, you can pause audio on the streaming device, and then play music from 
another connected device. 
1.
 Pause music from the str

eaming device.
2.
 On another connected device, play music.
3.
 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to switch between connected devices.
Clearing the soundbar’s Bluetooth®  
pairing list
When you pair a Bluetooth® device to the soundbar, the connection is stored in the 
soundbar’s pairing list. You may need to clear the pairing list if you cannot connect 
to a device. Once you clear the list, you need to pair the device again.
1.
 Press and hold  for 10 seconds, until the Bluetooth indicator blinks blue.
2.
 On your mobile device, delete Bose Solo 5 system
  from the Bluetooth menu.
The soundbar emits a tone and is ready to pair to a device (see page 20).
Bluetooth® 
						

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Soundbar indicators
The status and Bluetooth® indicators on the front of the soundbar provide  information on soundbar activity.
Status  
indicator
Bluetooth®  
indicator
Status indicator
Indicator activity System state
Off Soundbar off (standby)
Green Solid: Soundbar is on
Blinking: Soundbar is muted
Amber Dim: Standby, auto-wake is enabled
Solid: Dialogue mode
Blinking: Dialogue mode, soundbar is muted
Red System error: Call Bose Customer Service. Refer to 
the contact sheet in the carton.
Bluetooth® indicator
Indicator activitySystem state
Blue Blinking: Ready to pair
White Blinking: Connecting
Solid: Connected
Getting System Information 
						

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You may need to use an alternate setup method for the following reasons:
•
 No sound from a sour
ce(s) connected to your TV.
•
 No optical or coaxial connector on your TV.
No sound from a source(s) connected to your TV
Some TVs do not deliver sound from connected sources to the soundbar. Use an 
alternate setup method to directly connect your source(s) to the soundbar.
Problem What to do
No sound from a source connected to 
your TV Connect your source to the soundbar using one of 
the two cable options. (See page 24.)
No sound from two sources  
connected to your TV Connect your sources to the soundbar using 
 Option 1 or Option 2. (See page 26.)
No optical or coaxial connector on your TV
Some TVs do not have optical or coaxial connectors. Use an alternate setup 
method to connect your TV to the soundbar.
Problem
What to do
TV only has an analog connector Connect your TV using a 3.5 mm to RCA stereo 
cable (not provided). (See page 25.)
TV only has a headphones connector Connect your TV using a 3.5 mm stereo cable   (not provided). (See page 28.)
TV has no audio outputs Use the audio outputs on another source, such as 
a cable/satellite box to connect to the soundbar. 
(See page 24.)
Alternate Setup 
						

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Connecting a source to the soundbar
If you do not get sound from a source, such as a DVD/Blu-ray Disc™ player,  
cable/satellite box, game system or DVR, connected to your TV, connect it to  
the soundbar. Use only one audio cable.
CAUTION:  
 If using an optical cable, remove the pr

otective caps from both ends. 
Inserting the plug in the wrong orientation can damage the plug and/or 
the connector.
1.
 On the back of your source, locate the 

Audio OUT (digital) connector panel.
Soundbar connector panel
Audio OUT   
Source connector panel
2. Choose an audio cable.
3.
 If you have not already
 , disconnect your TV from the soundbar.
4.
 Connect the audio cable from your cable/satellite box’

s Audio OUT (digital) 
connector panel to the soundbar. 
Note: 
 Do not disconnect your source’

s video cable, such as an HDMI
™ cable, 
from your TV.
Alternate Setup 
						

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Connecting a source’s analog connector to the soundbar
If your source does not have an optical or coaxial connector, and only has analog 
connectors (red and white), use a 3.5 mm to RCA stereo cable (not provided) to 
connect to the soundbar.
1.
 If you have not already
, disconnect your TV from the soundbar.
2.
 Insert the RCA analog cable into the Audio OUT

 RCA (red and white) 
connectors on your source.
3.
 Insert the stereo plug into the soundbar's 

AUX connector.
3.5 mm to RCA 
stereo cable  
(not provided)
Soundbar connector panelAudio OUT   
Source connector panel  
Alternate Setup 
						

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Connecting two sources to the soundbar
If you do not get sound from any source, such as a DVD/Blu-ray Disc™ player,  
cable/satellite box, game system or DVR, connected to your TV, connect it to the 
soundbar. Use only one audio cable for each source.
1.
 On the back of each source, locate the 

Aud\fo OUT (digital) connector panel. 
2.
 Choose a separate audio cable for each source using either Option 1 or  
Option 2 (see page 27).
Note: 
 You MUST use either Option 1 or Option 2. Do not use the coaxial cable 
and optical cable at the same time.
3.
 If you have not already

, disconnect your TV from the soundbar.
4.
   Separately connect the chosen audio cable from each sour

ce’s Audio OUT 
(digital) connector panel to the soundbar. 
Note: 
 Do not disconnect your source's video cable, such as an HDMI™ cable, 
from your TV.
Option 1
This figure shows two source connections using an optical cable and 3.5 mm to 
RCA stereo cable (not provided).
CAUTION: 
 If using an optical cable, remove the pr

otective caps from both ends. 
Inserting the plug in the wrong orientation can damage the plug and/or 
the connector.
3.5 mm to RCA 
stereo cable  
(not provided)
Aud\fo OUT   
Source 2
Audio OUT  
Source 1
Soundbar connector panel
Alternate Setup 
						

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Option 2
This figure shows two source connections using a coaxial cable and 3.5 mm to 
RCA stereo cable (not provided).
Aud\fo OUT   
Source 2
Audio OUT  
Source 1
Soundbar connector panel
3.5 mm to RCA 
stereo cable  
(not provided)
Using two sources connected to the soundbar
Power off sources when not in use. In order for one source to deliver audio to the 
soundbar, your other source must be off.
Alternate Setup 
						

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Connecting a TV headphones connector to the soundbar
If your TV only has a headphones connector, use a 3.5 mm stereo cable (not  provided) to connect it to the soundbar.
1.
 Insert the stereo plug into the TV headphones connector

.
2.
 Insert the other end of the cable into the AUX

 connector on your soundbar.
3.
 Ensure your TV speakers ar

e on. Refer to your TV’s owner’s guide for  
more information.
4.
 To ensur

e optimal volume control from your soundbar, 
•
 Set your TV’s volume to 75 per

cent of maximum.
•
 Next, set the volume level of your soundbar using the remote contr

ol.
3.5 mm stereo cable  
(not provided)
Soundbar connector panelAudio OUT   
TV headphones connector panel  
(or other variable audio output)
Alternate Setup 
						

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Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Problem What to do
No power • Secure both ends of the power cord.
•
 Plug the power cord into a live AC (mains) outlet.
•
 Unplug the power cord for at least one minute and r

econnect.
No sound •
 Unmute the soundbar. 
•
 Increase the volume. 
•
 Plug the audio cable into a connector on your TV labelled  
Audio Output or 

Audio OUT, not Audio Input or Audio IN.
•
 Use only one audio cable.
•
 Secure all cable connections and ensur

e they are correct. 
•
 If you are using a cable/satellite box or other secondary sour

ce for 
sound, select the correct TV input. 
•
 Enable your TV’s audio output and select the corr

ect setting, such 
as such as Stereo or 5.1 Channel Audio. Refer to your TV’s owner’s 
guide for more information.
•
 Use alternate setup (see page 23).
•
 If connecting to two sources: 
 – Power off the other sour

ce.
 – Ensure that you ar

e not using an optical cable and coaxial cable.
•
 If the soundbar is connected to a TV output labelled VARIABLE (V

AR), 
power off your TV speakers, set your TV volume to 75 percent of 
 maximum and unmute your TV.
•
 If connecting through a TV headphones output, incr

ease your TV 
volume to the maximum limit. 
•
 Unplug the power cord for at least one minute and r

econnect.
Cannot play 
Bluetooth
®• On your soundbar:
 – Pair a device (see page 20).
 – Clear the soundbar’s pairing list (see page 21).
 – Try pairing a dif

ferent device. 
•
 On your Bluet

ooth device:
 – Tur

n off and on the Bluetooth feature. 
 – Remove the soundbar from the 

Bluetooth
 menu. Pair again. 
 – Use a differ

ent music source.
 – Check your Bluet

ooth device for compatibility. Refer to your 
 Bluetooth

 device’s owner’s guide.
•
 Increase the volume on the soundbar

, your mobile device and  
music source. 
•
 Ensure you ar

e using the correct device.
•
 If more than one 

Bluetooth device is connected, pause your streaming 
device first.
•
 Disconnect other Bluet

ooth devices when not in use.
•
 See "No sound" or "Distorted sound" on page 30. 
						

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Care and Maintenance
Problem What to do
Distorted sound• Secure cable connections on the soundbar and TV (or other  
connected sour
ces). 
•
 If the soundbar is connected to a TV output labelled VARIABLE (V

AR), 
reduce the TV volume.
•
 Use alternate setup (see page 23).
•
 If wall mounting the soundbar, adjust the audio (see "Adjusting the 
audio for wall mounting").
•
 Unplug the power cord for at least one minute and r

econnect.
Remote control 
is inconsistent 
or does not 
work •
 Check the batteries to see if they are installed pr

operly or if they need 
to be replaced (see page 31). 
•
 Point the remote contr

ol directly at the soundbar. 
•
 Check that the status indicator flashes when you press the r

emote 
volume or mute button.
•
 Unplug the power cord for at least one minute and r

econnect.
Sound is coming 
from the TV •
 Tur

n off your TV speakers (see page 14). 
•
 Mute or decrease the volume your TV

.
Status indicator 
is red •
 System error: Call Bose Customer Service. Refer to the contact sheet 
in the carton.
Adjusting the audio for wall mounting
After wall mounting the soundbar, adjust the audio for better bass sound. 
Press and hold 
 for five seconds.
Tip: If you remove the soundbar from the wall, repeat to return the soundbar to  default audio settings.