Bose Bass Module 700 Setup Guide

Choosing Your Setup Method

Your setup method depends on the Bose soundbar or speaker you have:

• Bose Soundbar 500, Bose Soundbar 700, or Bose Smart Soundbar 300: See page 4.
• Bose TV Speaker (or alternate wired setup for soundbars): See page 5.
• SoundTouch 300 soundbar: See page 6.

Setting Up with Bose Soundbar 500, 700, or Smart Soundbar 300

Step 1: Place the Bass Module

Place the bass module in your room. Ensure it is positioned at least 1 to 3 feet (0.3 to 0.9 meters) away from other wireless equipment to minimize interference.

Visual Description: Diagram shows a television, a soundbar in front of it, and the bass module placed to the side. Symbols indicate the need to keep equipment at least 1-3 feet apart to avoid wireless interference.

Step 2: Set Up Using the Bose Music App

Download the Bose Music app from the App Store or Google Play. Open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to connect your soundbar and bass module.

Instructions:

• A. In the Bose Music app, from the My Bose screen, tap your soundbar.
• B. Tap the soundbar image in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
• C. Tap Settings > Accessory Speakers > Add Bose Accessory Speakers.

If you are new to the Bose Music app, download it and follow the app instructions to set up your soundbar and bass module.

Setting Up with Bose TV Speaker

Step 1: Place the Bass Module

Place the bass module in your room. Ensure it is positioned at least 1 to 3 feet (0.3 to 0.9 meters) away from other wireless equipment to minimize interference.

Visual Description: Diagram shows a television, a soundbar in front of it, and the bass module placed to the side. Symbols indicate the need to keep equipment at least 1-3 feet apart to avoid wireless interference.

Step 2: Connect the Bass Module to Power

Connect the bass module to a power outlet. The bass module powers on automatically once connected.

Visual Description: Diagram shows the back of the bass module with a power cable connected to the POWER port. Other visible ports include HDMI IN, OPTICAL IN, AUX IN, USB, and BASS.

Step 3: Connect the Bass Module to the Speaker

Connect a 3.5 mm audio cable (not provided) from the bass module's 'BASS IN' connector to the Bose TV Speaker's 'BASS' connector. Do not use the 'AUX IN' connector.

Visual Description: Diagram shows the back of the bass module and the back of the Bose TV Speaker, with a 3.5mm audio cable connecting the 'BASS IN' port on the module to the 'BASS' port on the speaker.

Note: If you do not have a 3.5 mm audio cable, visit worldwide.Bose.com/Support/BASS700 to purchase a 15 ft. (4.5 m) cable or find one at a local electronics store.

Setting Up with SoundTouch 300 Soundbar

Step 1: Place the Bass Module

Place the bass module in your room. Ensure it is positioned at least 1 to 3 feet (0.3 to 0.9 meters) away from other wireless equipment to minimize interference.

Visual Description: Diagram shows a television, a soundbar in front of it, and the bass module placed to the side. Symbols indicate the need to keep equipment at least 1-3 feet apart to avoid wireless interference.

Step 2: Connect the Bass Module to Power

Connect the bass module to a power outlet. The bass module powers on automatically once connected.

Visual Description: Diagram shows the back of the bass module with a power cable connected to the POWER port. Other visible ports include AUX IN, USB, and BASS.

Step 3: Connect the Bass Module to the Soundbar

A. On your SoundTouch 300 remote control, press the [Bose logo button].

B. Press and hold the 7 button until the indicator light on the soundbar blinks white. Once the bass module connects, you will hear a tone, and the indicator light will glow white.

Note: Connecting may take several minutes.

Step 4: Set Up ADAPTiQ Audio Calibration

A. Connect the ADAPTiQ headset (included with the soundbar) to the soundbar's [ADAPTiQ connector].

B. Place the headset on your head.

Visual Description: Diagram shows the ADAPTiQ headset being plugged into the ADAPTiQ port on the soundbar.

Step 5: Run ADAPTiQ Audio Calibration

A. On your SoundTouch 300 remote control, press the [Bose logo button].

B. Press and hold the 8 button until the indicator lights on the soundbar glow green.

Note: To cycle through languages, press the [up arrow] and [down arrow] on the navigation pad.