How to Set Up a Bose Solo 5 Sound System

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Setting Up a Bose Solo 5 Sound System

The Bose Solo 5 Sound System delivers high-quality audio for your home entertainment setup. Setting it up is easy and only takes a few steps. Here’s how to set up your Bose Solo 5 Sound System for a better audio experience.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Unbox and Place the Sound System:
   • Unbox the Bose Solo 5 and place it near your TV or desired location.
2. Connect to Your TV:
   • Use the provided optical cable to connect the Solo 5 to your TV’s optical audio output.
3. Power on the Sound System:
   • Plug the Bose Solo 5 into a power outlet and turn it on using the remote.
4. Select the Input Source:
   • Use the remote to select the optical input or the appropriate connection for your setup.
5. Adjust Volume and Settings:
   • Test the sound and adjust the volume or sound modes using the remote.
6. Mounting Option (Optional):
   • If desired, mount the Bose Solo 5 on the wall using the optional mounting hardware.

Setting up the Bose Solo 5 Sound System is a straightforward process that enhances your TV’s audio quality. Follow these steps to enjoy rich, clear sound for all your entertainment.

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1. Introduction

This guide will walk you through the basics of setting up your Bose Solo 5 soundbar.

2. Unpack & Place

1. Verify you have all the parts for your soundbar.Soundbar

1. Power Supply

1. Optical Cable

1. Remote

1. Place your soundbar in a central location near your television.
   

3. Connect Cables

1. Connect the included Optical audio cable to your TV's Audio Out connector.
   

1. Connect the other end of the Optical audio cable to the back of the soundbar.
   

1. Connect the power supply to the back of the soundbar, the connect the power cable to the power supply, then to the wall outlet.
   

4. Power On

1. Turn off the speakers on your television.
2. This will vary from television to television. Check your television's user manual for details.
3. Push the Power button on your soundbar remote to turn it on.
4. The Status indicator on the sound bar will turn on.
   

5. Setup Universal Remote

1. Turn on the device you'd like to control with the Bose remote. For example, your television.
2. Look in the Universal Remote Device Codes book included with your soundbar, and find your device.
3. Push and hold the button you'd like to program on your Bose remote. All 6 will light up, then the one you held will glow.
   

1. Enter the code from the Universal Remote Device Codes book.
2. Press the Volume Up + button to confirm your entry.
   

1. Try pressing Menu, Guide, Left, and Right to verify it programmed properly.
   

1. If it works, push Exit to save your settings.
2. If it does not work, push Volume Up + an try testing again. Repeat this process till your device responds correctly. This can take 30 or more tries.

6. Pair Bluetooth

1. Push and hold the Bluetooth button on your soundbar remote.
   

1. The Bluetooth indicator on your soundbar will blink.
   

7. Pair Bluetooth Devices

Some Bluetooth accessories are configured with a PIN or a passkey that is often listed in its manual. Check your Bluetooth accessory manual for the correct PIN or passkey.

Depending on what device (Smartphone or Tablet) and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be similar to all Android devices and generations.

Use one of the following connection methods:

• Method 1 - The Drop Down Menu
• Method 2 - Settings

Drop down menu

1. Swipe down from the top of the device screen if it's a phone or up from the bottom of the device screen if it's a tablet to access the menu.
2. Locate the Bluetooth icon.
   

1. Press and hold the Bluetooth icon.
2. Swipe the switch to your right to set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
3. A list of nearby devices and previously paired devices will be shown.
4. In the list of Available Devices, choose the Bluetooth accessory you wish to pair with.
   

1. If you are prompted for a passkey, put it in. If there is no passkey, then your Bluetooth accessory should be paired now.

Android menu settings

1. Locate and tap the Apps Menu.
   

1. Locate and tap the Settings icon.
   

1. Select the Bluetooth. You may need to select Connections first.
2. Swipe the switch to your right to set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
3. A list of nearby devices and previously paired devices will be shown.
4. In the list of Available Devices, choose the Bluetooth accessory you wish to pair with.
   

1. If you are prompted for a passkey, put it in. If there is no passkey, then your Bluetooth accessory should be paired now.

8. Connect Bluetooth

Some Bluetooth accessories are configured with a PIN or a passkey that is often listed in its information manual. Check your Bluetooth accessory documentation for the correct PIN or passkey.

From any iOS device (iPod, iPad, iPhone):

1. Open Settings
   

1. Then Bluetooth.
   

1. Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
2. Wait for your iOS device to display the detected Bluetooth accessory.
   

1. Select the Bluetooth accessory to pair it with the iOS device.
2. If there is a passkey, put it in.
3. If there is no passkey then your Bluetooth accessory should be paired now.