BOSE VIDEOBAR VB1 User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Bose
Table of Contents
BOSE VIDEOBAR VB1
Important Safety Instructions
Refer to the owner’s guide for more information about your Bose Video bar VB1 (including accessories and replacement parts) at worldwide.Bose.com/support/VB1 or contact Bose customer service for a printed copy.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where it exits from the
apparatus.
10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
WARNINGS/CAUTIONS
- This symbol on the product means there is an uninsulated, dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that may present a risk of electrical shock.
- This symbol on the product means there are important operating and maintenance instructions in this guide.
- Contains small parts which may be a choking hazard. Not suitable for children under age 3.
- This product contains magnetic material. Consult your physician on whether this might affect your implantable medical device.
- Use at an altitude less than 2000 meters only.
All Bose products must be installed in accordance with local, state, federal and industry regulations. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure installation of the loudspeakers and mounting system is performed in accordance with all applicable codes, including local building codes and regulations. Consult the local authority having jurisdiction before installing this product.
- When positioning the product, make sure it is not blocking any ventilation openings on your display. Refer to the owner’s guide for your display and install it in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Do NOT make unauthorized alterations to this product.
- When replacement batteries are needed, use only AAA/LR03 alkaline batteries.
- Batteries may cause a fire or chemical burn if mishandled. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat, or incinerate.
- Keep batteries out of reach of children.
- If a battery leaks, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes. If contact is made, seek medical advice. Do not expose products containing batteries to excessive heat (e.g. from storage in direct sunlight, fire or the like). Only use the included hardware to mount this product.
- Only for wall-mounting on the following surfaces: Wallboard ≥ 3/8 in (10 mm)
- If mounted on surfaces other than stated above, please contact a professional installer.
- The interconnect cables included with this system are not approved for in-wall installation. Please check your local building codes for the correct type of wire and cable required for in-wall installation.
- Do not mount on surfaces that are not sturdy, or that have hazards concealed behind them, such as electrical wiring or plumbing.
- Do NOT use in vehicles or boats.
- Due to ventilation requirements, Bose does not recommend placing the product in a confined space such as in a wall cavity or in an enclosed cabinet.
- Do not place or install the bracket or product near any heat sources, such as fireplaces, radiators, heat registers or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- Keep the product away from fire and heat sources. Do NOT place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on or near the product.
- To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do NOT expose the product to rain, liquids, or moisture.
- Do NOT expose this product to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on or near the product.
- This product is not intended for installation or use in indoor water facility areas (including, without limitation, indoor pools, indoor water parks, hot tub rooms, saunas, steam rooms and indoor skating rinks).
- Do not mount the product in locations where condensation may occur.
- Do NOT use a power inverter with this product.
- Use this product only with the power supply provided.
- Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
Regulatory Information
Dimension: 2 (H × W × D4 VDC p):, 1.8 48 × 675 A59 × 102 mm (1.9 × 27.0 × 4.0
in) / Net Weight: 2.5 kg (5.6 lb)
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20
cm between radiator and your body. Shielded cables are required to maintain
regulatory compliance
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Information About Products That Generate Electrical Noise (FCC Compliance
Notice for US)
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Corporation could void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with ISED Canada’s
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Management Regulation for Low-power Radio-frequency Devices
Article XII: According to “Management Regulation for Low-power Radio-
frequency Devices”, without permission by the NCC, any company, enterprise, or
user is not allowed to change frequency, enhance transmitting power, or alter
original characteristics, as well as performance, to an approved low power
radio-frequency device.
Article XIV: The low power radio-frequency devices shall not influence
aircraft security and interfere with legal communications; If found, the user
shall cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved. The said
legal communications means radio communications in compliance with the
Telecommunications Act.
The low power radio-frequency devices must be susceptible with interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices.
Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU and all other applicable EU directive requirements. The complete declaration of conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance.
This device for operation in the 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to
reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite
systems.
This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz
frequency range in all EU Member States listed in the table.
This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste, and should be delivered to an appropriate collection facility for recycling. Proper disposal and recycling helps protect natural resources, human health, and the environment. For more information on disposal and recycling of this product, contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this product.
Date of Manufacture: The eighth digit in the serial number indicates the
year of manufacture; “0” is 2010 or 2020.
China Importer: Bose Electronics (Shanghai) Company Limited, Part C,
Plant 9, No. 353 North Riying Road, China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone
EU Importer: Bose Products B.V., Gorslaan 60, 1441 RG Purmerend, The
Netherlands
Mexico Importer: Bose de México, S. de R.L. de C.V. , Paseo de las Palmas
405-204, Lomas de Chapultepec, 11000 México, D.F. Phone Number: +5255 (5202)
3545
Taiwan Importer: Bose Taiwan Branch, 9F-A1, No. 10, Section 3, Minsheng
East Road, Taipei City 104, Taiwan. Phone Number: +886-2-2514 7676
Bose Corporation Headquarters:
1-877-230-5639
DisplayLink® is the registered trademark of DisplayLink Corp. in the EU, the US, and other countries.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI
logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator,
Inc.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Bose Corporation is under
license. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®. Bose, Bose
Videobar VB1, and Videobar are trademarks of Bose Corporation. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The Bose Privacy
Policy is available on the Bose website. ©2020 Bose Corporation. No part of
this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without
prior written permission.
Please complete and retain for your records.
The serial and model numbers are located on the rear panel of the product.
Serial number:
Model number:
Warranty Information
This product is covered by a limited warranty.
For warranty details, visit
pro.Bose.com/warranty.
China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table
Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements
Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements
Part Name| Lead (Pb)| Mercury (Hg)| Cadmium (Cd)|
Hexavalent (CR(VI))| Polybrominated Biphenyl (PBB)| Polybrominated
diphenylether (PBDE)
PCBs| X| O| O| O| O| O
Metal Parts| X| O| O| O| O| O
Plastic Parts| O| O| O| O| O| O
Speakers| X| O| O| O| O| O
Cables| X| O| O| O| O| O
This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364.
O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.
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X: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one
of the homogeneous materials used for this part is above the limit requirement
of GB/T 26572.