Reference, Troubleshooting – Bose SOUNDDOCKTM DIGITAL MUSIC SYSTEM User Manual

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Troubleshooting

Problem

What to do

Your iPod does not dock
properly

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Make sure the dock insert is the proper fit for your iPod
(refer to “Getting it ready” on page 6).

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Remove your iPod from the dock and check for obstructions on the connectors in
the dock and on your iPod. Then reseat it in the dock.

No sound

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Make sure the system is plugged in, your iPod is turned on, and a music track is
selected and playing.

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Press the Play/Pause button on the remote control.

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Increase the volume setting for the system.

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Remove your iPod from the dock, wait briefly, then reseat it. You may need
to do this a few times.

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Make sure your iPod is running compatible software
(refer to “To check for iPod compatibility” on page 7).

No sound and your iPod
is not charging

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Make sure the power cable is securely plugged in to a functioning wall outet
and with the symbol on the small connector matched to the one on the back
of the SoundDock

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system. Refer to Figure 4 on page 7.

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Make sure your iPod is firmly seated in the dock.

No sound after quickly
undocking or docking
your iPod

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Remove your iPod from the dock, wait for 5 seconds, and return it to the dock.

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Unplug the power cable for 1 minute, then plug it back in. This resets the system.

Your iPod does not respond
to the SoundDock remote
control buttons shown:

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Remove your iPod from the dock, wait briefly, then reseat it. You may need to do this
a few times.

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Try the remote from a different location. If it works there, strong lighting or other
room conditions may be causing the problem.

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Make sure nothing blocks the infrared (IR) signal path from the remote to your
SoundDock system. Wipe off the small red lens on the front end of the remote.

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Check the remote control battery to make sure the + side is up as shown
in Figure 5 on page 9.

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Replace the remote control battery.

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Upgrade software on your iPod. For details, refer to “To check for iPod compatibil-
ity” on page 7.

Your SoundDock system
does not respond to its
remote commands or to the
+ and – volume buttons on
the front of the system

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Unplug the power cable for 1 minute, then plug it back in. This resets the system.

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Contact Bose

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Customer Service about the problem.

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