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Bose SOUNDBAR 550 User Manual

Bose SOUNDBAR 550
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SOUNDBAR 550

Table of Contents

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Bose SOUNDBAR 550 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeSoundbar
MicrophonesYes
SimpleSyncYes
SubwooferOptional (Bose Bass Module 500 or 700)
ConnectivityHDMI eARC, Optical, Bluetooth, Ethernet
Voice ControlAmazon Alexa
Supported Audio FormatsDolby Digital
Surround SpeakersOptional (Bose Surround Speakers)

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNINGS/CAUTIONS

Key safety warnings and precautions for product use.

REGULATORY AND LEGAL INFORMATION

China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

Details on toxic or hazardous substances in product components.

Security Information

Information about automatic security updates and setup.

LICENSE DISCLOSURES

Viewing License Information

Instructions on how to view third-party software license disclosures.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

Included Components

Lists and images of the parts included with the Bose Soundbar 550.

DOLBY ATMOS® TECHNOLOGY

Soundbar Capabilities

Explains how the soundbar uses Dolby Atmos for immersive sound.

SOUNDBAR PLACEMENT

Recommendations

Guidelines for optimal soundbar positioning for best audio quality.

WALL MOUNT THE SOUNDBAR

Instructions on how to mount the soundbar on a wall.

Adjust audio for wall mounting

Steps to adjust sound settings after wall mounting for optimal quality.

SET UP THE SOUNDBAR

CONNECT THE SOUNDBAR TO POWER

Guide on connecting the soundbar to a power source.

NETWORK STANDBY

How the soundbar enters and wakes from network standby mode.

BOSE音乐 APP SETUP

DOWNLOAD THE BOSE音乐 APP

Instructions for downloading and installing the Bose music app.

EXISTING BOSE音乐 APP USERS

ADD THE SOUNDBAR TO AN EXISTING ACCOUNT

Steps to add the soundbar to an existing Bose account.

CONNECT TO A DIFFERENT WI-FI NETWORK

Procedure to change or connect to a new Wi-Fi network.

SOUNDBAR CONTROLS

REMOTE FUNCTIONS

Overview of the remote control buttons and their functions.

Power on/off

How to turn the soundbar on and off using the remote.

Auto-wake (optical connection only)

Configuring the soundbar to power on automatically with a sound signal.

Sources

How to select audio sources (TV, Bluetooth) using the remote or app.

Media playback and volume

Controls for playing media and adjusting volume levels.

Dialogue Mode

Adjusting sound settings to improve dialogue clarity.

ADJUST THE AUDIO

Using the Bose app to adjust bass, treble, and other audio settings.

STREAM AUDIO WITH AIRPLAY

STREAM AUDIO FROM THE CONTROL CENTER

Steps to stream audio from an Apple device via Control Center.

STREAM AUDIO FROM AN APP

Instructions for streaming audio from music apps.

BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIONS

CONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE

Pairing a mobile device with the soundbar via Bluetooth.

DISCONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE

How to disconnect a paired mobile device.

RECONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE

Reconnecting to previously paired Bluetooth devices.

CONNECT AN ADDITIONAL MOBILE DEVICE

Adding more devices to the soundbar's Bluetooth list.

CLEAR THE SOUNDBAR DEVICE LIST

Removing all paired Bluetooth devices from the soundbar.

SOUNDBAR STATUS

WI-FI STATUS

Understanding the Wi-Fi connection status indicators.

BLUETOOTH STATUS

Interpreting light bar indicators for Bluetooth connection status.

MEDIA PLAYBACK AND VOLUME STATUS

Light bar indicators for media playback and volume adjustments.

UPDATE AND ERROR STATUS

Light bar indicators for software updates and error alerts.

ADVANCED FEATURES

DISABLE/ENABLE WI-FI CAPABILITY

Instructions for turning the Wi-Fi feature on or off.

CONNECT BOSE PRODUCTS

CONNECT ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL)

Connecting optional Bose accessories like bass modules or speakers.

Connect using the remote

Pairing accessories using the soundbar's remote control.

Connect a Bose bass module using an audio cable

Connecting a bass module via a 3.5mm audio cable.

Compatible products

List of compatible Bose SoundLink speakers and headphones.

Connect using the Bose音乐 app

Pairing Bose products using the Bose music app.

RECONNECT A BOSE SOUNDLINK BLUETOOTH SPEAKER OR BOSE HEADPHONES

Reconnecting previously paired Bose speakers or headphones.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

UPDATE THE SOUNDBAR

How the soundbar software updates automatically via the app.

REPLACE THE REMOTE BATTERY

Step-by-step guide to replacing the remote control battery.

CLEAN THE SOUNDBAR

Instructions on how to clean the exterior of the soundbar.

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Information on ordering replacement parts and accessories.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Details about the product's limited warranty and registration.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Initial Troubleshooting Steps

Initial troubleshooting steps and common solutions.

Other Solutions

Solutions for common soundbar problems based on symptoms.

Soundbar doesn't power off

Resolving issues where the soundbar does not power off.

Audio isn't playing in Dolby Atmos

Troubleshooting Dolby Atmos audio playback issues.

Remote is inconsistent or doesn't work

Solutions for a remote that is not functioning correctly.

Bose音乐 app doesn't work on mobile device

Troubleshooting the Bose music app on a mobile device.

Soundbar isn't visible to add to another Bose account

Resolving issues with the soundbar not appearing in the app.

Soundbar and source don't power on/off simultaneously

Troubleshooting power issues with the soundbar and source.

Intermittent or no audio from soundbar

Solutions for audio dropouts or no sound from the soundbar.

Soundbar doesn't connect to bass module or surround speakers

Troubleshooting connection problems with Bose accessories.

No audio from bass module or surround speakers

Resolving issues with no audio from connected Bose accessories.

Sound is coming from TV speaker

Troubleshooting when sound plays from TV instead of soundbar.

Poor or distorted audio

Addressing poor quality or distorted audio playback.

Soundbar doesn't play audio from the correct source or selects the incorrect source after a delay

Resolving issues with incorrect source selection or delayed audio.

Soundbar doesn't connect to Wi-Fi network

Troubleshooting Wi-Fi connection problems for the soundbar.

Soundbar doesn't connect with Bluetooth device

Resolving issues connecting to Bluetooth devices.

Soundbar doesn't stream audio using AirPlay

Troubleshooting AirPlay audio streaming issues.

Soundbar doesn't connect to a Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker or Bose headphones

Issues connecting Bose speakers or headphones via Bluetooth.

Soundbar doesn't reconnect to a previously-connected Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker

Resolving reconnection issues for Bose Bluetooth speakers.

Soundbar doesn't reconnect to previously-connected Bose headphones

Resolving reconnection issues for Bose headphones.

Poor audio quality from a connected Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker or Bose headphones

Troubleshooting poor audio quality from connected Bose devices.

RESTORE THE SOUNDBAR

Steps to reset the soundbar to factory default settings.

APPENDIX: SETUP REFERENCE

CONNECTION OPTIONS

Overview of different connection methods for the soundbar to a TV.

CONNECT THE SOUNDBAR TO YOUR TV

Detailed guide for connecting the soundbar to a TV using HDMI.

Option 2: Optical

Instructions for connecting the soundbar using an optical cable.

CHECK FOR SOUND

Steps to verify sound output after setup and connection.

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