Bose SOLO-5 user manual

Follow the steps below to connect your Bose Solo 5 to your TV:
1. Identify Your TV Audio Output: Check if your TV has an HDMI, a digital optical, or analog output. The Bose Solo 5 comes with all these inputs so any type of these outputs from your TV is optimally suited.
2. HDMI ARC: If your TV has an HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel), simply connect one end of the HDMI cable into the TV's HDMI ARC input and the other into the Bose Solo 5's system's correspondingly labeled connector.
3. Digital Optical Audio Cable: If your TV doesn’t support HDMI ARC, use a digital optical audio cable. Simply plug one end into the digital optical out on the TV, and the other one into the digital optical in on the Bose Solo 5.
4. Analog Output: If your TV is an older model and only supports analog output, use an analog cable to connect the audio out on your TV to the audio in on your Bose Solo 5.
5. Power On Your Devices: Switch on your TV and the Bose Solo 5. You may need to change your TV’s audio output settings to 'External Audio System' or similar.
6. Using the Bose Universal Remote: You can now control the Bose Solo 5's volume with the supplied remote.
Note: An important thing to remember is if you had previously plugged anything else into the TV's HDMI ARC or digital optical outs, you'll have to unplug them and substitute the Bose instead.

To adjust your Bose soundbar Solo 5, you can use the included universal remote control or the buttons on the soundbar itself. Here are the steps:
1. Using the remote control:
- Press the "Power" button to turn on your Solo 5.
- Press the "Volume +" and "Volume -" buttons to adjust the soundbar's volume level.
- Press the "Mute" button to mute/unmute audio playback.
- Press the "Bass" button to adjust the bass level. Press it repeatedly to cycle through the available bass settings.
- Press the "Dialogue" button to adjust the dialogue mode, which enhances speech clarity. Press it repeatedly to alternate between different modes.
- Use the directional pad on the remote to navigate menu settings and make changes.
2. Using the buttons on the soundbar:
- Press the "Power" button on the soundbar to turn it on/off.
- Use the volume up and down buttons on the soundbar to adjust the volume level.
- Press the "Mute" button on the soundbar to mute/unmute the audio playback.
- The bass and dialogue adjustments can only be made using the remote control.
Remember, if you make any adjustments using the remote control, it will automatically sync with the soundbar. The Solo 5 soundbar also provides voice guidance to confirm the adjustments made.

The main difference between the Bose Solo and Bose Solo 5 is that the Solo is an older model released in 2012, while the Solo 5 is a newer model released in 2017.
In terms of design, the Solo 5 has a more compact and streamlined look compared to the Solo.
In terms of audio performance, the Solo 5 is designed to deliver better sound quality and improved dialogue clarity compared to the Solo. It includes Bose's proprietary technologies like Dialogue Mode, which enhances speech and makes it easier to understand, especially during movies or TV shows.
Additionally, the Solo 5 has built-in Bluetooth connectivity, which allows you to wirelessly stream music or other audio from your mobile devices. The Solo does not have Bluetooth capability.
Overall, while both models offer a significant audio upgrade over built-in TV speakers, the Solo 5 offers improved sound quality, enhanced dialogue clarity, and added Bluetooth connectivity compared to the Solo.

To reset your Bose Solo 5 Bluetooth soundbar, follow these steps:
1. Ensure the soundbar is turned on.
. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the remote control for approximately 10 seconds until the Bluetooth indicator light on the soundbar blinks blue.
3. Release the Bluetooth button.
Your Bose Solo 5 Bluetooth soundbar has now been reset and will automatically enter pairing mode. You can then connect your desired device via Bluetooth.