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Bose® SoundDock® Portable digital music system for iPod® and iPhone®

Item # 018SNDKPOB

The Bose SoundDock® Portable digital music system lets you enjoy music from your iPod or iPhone just about...

The Bose SoundDock® Portable digital music system lets you enjoy music from your iPod or iPhone just about...

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Item # 018SNDKPOB

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About the Bose® SoundDock® Portable digital music system

Ralph Graves
The Bose SoundDock® Portable digital music system lets you enjoy music from your iPod or iPhone just about anywhere. This compact speaker system gives you full, natural sound in an easy-to-carry design. Just swivel out the built-in dock, put in your iPod, and you're ready to listen. A tuned port on the back helps reinforce the bass frequencies and doubles as a convenient handle.

The Bose SoundDock® Portable digital music system lets you enjoy music from your iPod or iPhone just about anywhere. This compact speaker system gives you full, natural sound in an easy-to-carry design. Just swivel out the built-in dock, put in your iPod, and you're ready to listen. A tuned port on the back helps reinforce the bass frequencies and doubles as a convenient handle.

You can control both your iPod and the SoundDock® Portable system with the provided credit card-sized remote. Change, skip or pause songs and adjust the volume. The included rechargeable battery pack gives you up to three hours of operation. And the system automatically recharges your docked iPod, using battery or AC power.

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Product highlights:

  • for docking iPods and iPhones
  • iPod dock rotates into casing for storage
  • automatically charges docked iPod from both battery pack and AC power
  • remote control included
  • minijack auxiliary input
  • AC adapter
  • up to three hours operation from removable rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack
  • weight with battery: 5-1/4 lbs.
  • 12-1/8"W x 6-11/16"H x 5-13/16"D
  • warranty: 1 year
  • MFR # 43085

What's in the box:

  • Black portable amplified speaker system/docking station for iPod with attached rechargeable Lithium Ion battery pack
  • Wireless remote control (CR2032 Battery installed)
  • Plastic iPod adapter (installed)
  • AC adapter with a 8' DC output cord (DC output: 20 Volts/2.0A)
  • AC adapter plug
  • Owner's Guide
  • Product registration card
  • Bose contact list
  • Letter from Bose
  • AC adapter plug note

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Features

Proprietary Acoustic Design: The system's patented Waveguide Speaker Technology and powerful neodymium speakers provide efficient and high quality audio reproduction.

Made for iPod/iPhone Compatible: The Portable SoundDock features a hide-away, rotating iPod/iPhone dock in the front of the unit for connecting your iPod/iPhone. The Portable SoundDock is "Made for iPod/iPhone compatible" and supports the following iPod/iPhone model functions (as of 9/26/2013).

Apple Device Generation Tested Version Media Type Control Type Display Type Charge
Audio Video Output Remote iPod/iPhone Song/Artist Text Track Information
iPad 1*** 5.1.1 Y N Y Y N N N
2/3*** 8.0 Y N Y Y N N N
4/air/mini** 8.0 Y N Y Y N N N
iPhone 2G 3.1.3 Y N Y Y N N Y
3G 4.2.1 Y N Y Y N N Y
3GS 5.1.1 Y N Y Y N N Y
4/4S 7.1.2 Y N Y Y N N Y
5/5C/5S* 8.0 Y N Y Y N N Y
6* 8.0 Y N Y Y N N Y
6+** 8.0 Y N Y Y N N Y
touch 1st 2.2.1 Y N Y Y N N Y
2nd 4.2.1 Y N Y Y N N Y
3rd 5.1.1 Y N Y Y N N Y
4th 6.1.3 Y N Y Y N N Y
5th* 8.0 Y N Y Y N N Y
nano 1st 1.3.1 Y N Y Y N N Y
2nd/3rd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y N N Y
4th 1.0.4 Y N Y Y N N Y
5th 1.0.2 Y N Y Y N N Y
6th 1.2 PC Y N Y Y N N Y
7th* 1.02 PC Y N Y Y N N Y
classic 80GB 1.1.2 Y N Y Y N N Y
120GB 2.0.1 Y N Y Y N N Y
160GB 2.0.4 Y N Y Y N N Y
video 5th 1.3 Y N Y Y N N Y
Notes:
  • *Requires the Apple Lightning to 30-pin adapter (sold separately) in order to dock with this system.
  • **Due to its size and Lightning-connector, the iPad 4/air/mini requires the Apple Lightning to 30-pin cable (sold separately) in order to dock with this system.
  • ***Even though the iPad 1/2/3 have the 30-pin connector, they are too big to seat in the speaker's integrated dock. You will need one of Cable Jive's 30-pin dock extender cables (sold separately) to connect these devices.
  • The iPhone 6+ and all iPad models are too large to seat in the iPod/iPhone dock station.
  • Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is available.

Airplane Mode (for iPhone): In the event of audio interference when you have your iPhone docked, set iPhone to Airplane Mode. You will not be able to receive phone calls in Airplane Mode.

Controls: The Bose Portable SoundDock does not contain any controls on the unit itself. The unit is operated from the supplied IR wireless remote control. In addition to controlling the Sound Dock's volume, the supplied remote control turns your iPod/iPhone on or off and controls basic iPod/iPhone functions, such as Play, Pause, Track Seek and Playlist Select. Your iPod will remain fully functional when connected to this unit so you can still use the iPod/iPhone's click-wheel to control advanced functions of your iPod.

iPod Charger: The SoundDock provides power to charge your iPod from either AC or battery power during operation. iPod charging is suspended when the unit is turned off.

Auxiliary Input: The Portable SoundDock features a rear-panel 3.5mm auxiliary input which lets you play other audio sources, such as a portable CD player or other MP3 players through the unit.

Headphones: The headphone output on your iPod is independent of the Dock connector so both the SoundDock and headphones can be used simultaneously, with independent volume control.

Non-Slip Feet: The bottom of the SoundDock features four surface-gripping rubber pads to provide a stable platform on most surfaces.

Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery: The Portable SoundDock operates off of the supplied rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. The battery is partially charged out of the box but a full charge is recommended before initial use. It may take up to 10 hours to recharge the battery completely. The Lithium-ion battery provides up to 3 hours of use with the Portable SoundDock set to full volume. You can extend this time significantly by choosing a lower volume. The battery is charged by the supplied AC adaptor. The SoundDock will turn itself off when your iPod is inactive or silent for 10 minutes to prolong battery life.

Power Supply: The unit can also be powered by the supplied AC adapter. The AC adapter also charges the supplied Lithium-ion battery. Optional 12-volt car charger (018SNDCHGR, sold separately) is available.

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3 questions already asked

Q
does it have blue tooth capabilities?? can it be connected to a pc computer?
mayo  Dec 18, 2013
1 answer
A
This unit does not feature Bluetooth connectivity. The Portable SoundDock does features a rear-panel 3.5mm auxiliary input which lets you play other audio sources, such as your PC.
jeff  Dec 18, 2013 (Staff)
Q
Will this work for Galaxy S4 ?
george  Dec 15, 2013
1 answer
A
The dock connector on this unit will not work with the S4. However, the Portable SoundDock features a rear-panel 3.5mm auxiliary input which lets you play other audio sources, such your S4.
jeff  Dec 16, 2013 (Staff)
Q
Does it play iTunes Radio?
frederick  Dec 11, 2013
3 answers
A
I have never used I tunes radio. I love the sound dock!
brian paul  Dec 12, 2013
A
I use mine only with an ipod, and it will play what ever the ipod will play.
art  Dec 11, 2013
A
Yes it does...I have an iPhone 5 so you need an adapter to plung in. Great product..even use in my car with my iPhone.
james p  Dec 11, 2013

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