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
•
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.
•
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
•
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
TM
system. Refer to Figure 4 on page 7.
•
Make sure your iPod is firmly seated in the dock.
No sound after quickly 
undocking or docking 
your iPod
•
Remove your iPod from the dock, wait for 5 seconds, and return it to the dock.
•
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:
•
Remove your iPod from the dock, wait briefly, then reseat it. You may need to do this 
a few times.
•
Try the remote from a different location. If it works there, strong lighting or other 
room conditions may be causing the problem.
•
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. 
•
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
•
Unplug the power cable for 1 minute, then plug it back in. This resets the system.
•
Contact Bose
®
Customer Service about the problem.
