Bose Qc15 User Guide

							©2009 Bose Corporation, The Mountain,
Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA
AM323648 Rev.00
QUIETCOMFORT
®
 15
ACOUSTIC NOISE CANCELLING® HEADPHONES
QUIET
COMFORT®
 15 A
COUSTIC
 NOISE
 CANCELLING ®
 HEADPHONES
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Safety Information
Please read this owner’s guideReading this owner’s guide will help you to properly use your new 
Bose®product and enjoy its features. Please save this owner’s guide 
for future reference.
WARNING:
 Sounds that you rely on as warnings or reminders may have an  unfamiliar character when you are using the headphones. Be aware 
of how these sounds vary in character, so you can recognize them 
as needed.
 Long-term exposure to loud music may cause hearing damage.  It is best to avoid extreme volume when using these headphones, 
especially for extended periods.
 Keep batteries out of reach of children.
CAUTION:
 Do not use these headphones when operating a motor vehicle,  or where the inability to hear outside sounds may present a danger 
to you or others. 
 Do not drop, sit on, or allow the headphones to be immersed in  water.
BatteriesPlease dispose of used batteries properly,  following any 
local regulations. Do not incinerate.
This product conforms to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC 
and to the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC. The 
complete Declaration of Conformity can be found on 
www.Bose.com/compliance.
Limited Warranty
Yo u r  Q u i e t C o m f o r t® 15 headphones are covered by a limited 
transferable warranty. Details of the limited warranty are provided on 
the product registration card that is included in the carton. Please refer 
to the card for instructions on how to register. Failure to register will not 
affect your limited warranty rights.
What you must do to obtain Limited Warranty Service:
Return product, with proof of purchase from an authorized Bose dealer, 
using the following procedures:
1.Contact the Bose organization in your country/region (visit 
Global.Bose.com for Bose contact information in your country/
region) for specific return and shipping instructions;
2.Label and ship the product, freight prepaid, to the address 
provided by the Bose organization in your country; and
3.Place any necessary return authorization number prominently 
on the outside of the carton.  Cartons not bearing a return 
authorization number, where required, will be refused.
©2009 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, 
modified, distributed, or otherwise used without prior written 
permission.
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Thank you for purchasing the QuietComfort® 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headphones from Bose®. 
Three decades of research have resulted in the most ad vanced Bose consumer noise reduction technology ever 
to be developed. The QuietComfort 15  headphones offer this noise reduction technology while maintaining our 
acclaimed lifelike audio pe rformance and comfort. En joy them when you fly, work, or just relax. 
❏ QuietComfort
® 15 headphones ❏Carrying case
❏ Headphones cord ❏Battery ❏Airline adapter
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Before you put on the headphones
1.Tilt the top of the right earcup inward to gain access 
to the battery compartment.
2. Open the battery compart ment and insert the 
battery as shown.
For noise reduction only
Put on the headphones. On the right earcup, slide the 
power switch forward to th e On position. The battery 
light indicator will illuminate. 
You do not need to connect the headphones cord for 
noise reduction only operation. 
AAA alkaline battery
(IEC LR03) 
RLRL
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For noise reduction and audio
You can use the headphones with a variety of audio 
sources: airline audio, a CD, DVD or MP3 player, 
a personal or laptop computer, or home stereo. 
The maximum input voltage is 9 Vrms.
To enjoy both noise reduction and audio:
1.Gently push the headphones plug all the way into 
the connector opening on the left earcup, until the 
plug housing is flush with the earcup. 2.
Connect the headphones cord to an audio source. 
For information on using your headphones on an 
airplane, see “Connecting to in-flight entertainment 
systems” on page 4.
Note:  The LO setting of  the LEVEL switch lowers the volume 
levels of strong au dio output signals  which are common on 
airline systems. If you  find that the volume level is too low, 
set the LEVEL switch to HI. The sw itch has no effect on noise 
reduction performance.
3.Put on the headphones. On the right earcup, slide 
the power switch forward to the On position. The 
battery light indicator will illuminate. 
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Connecting to in-flight entertainment 
systems
Audio jack configurations on airplanes vary. Notice the 
jack configurations in the chart below.  To connect to in-flight entertainment systems equipped 
with dual output connectors, use the dual 3.5 mm 
output plug.  
Note: 
Airline audio may not equal th e high quality audio you can get from a home stereo or a portable source.
WARNING: Use only the Bose® airline adapter to connect 
headphone to airplane seat jacks. DO NOT use adapters 
intended for mobile phones to co nnect to the airline seat jack, 
as this could result in personal in jury such as burns or property 
damage due to overheating. Remove and disconnect 
immediately if you experience  warming sensation or loss 
of audio.
A single, 3.5 mm jack 
(on most portable sources)
Use the single plug.
No adapter needed.
One 3.5 mm jack and one power jack 
Use the single plug in the 3.5 mm jack 
(the larger one). 
The smaller jack does not need a 
connection.
Two 3.5 mm jacks
Use the dual 3.5 mm output plug 
adapter.
One power jack and two 3.5 mm jacks 
Use the dual 3.5 mm output plug 
adapter for the two 3.5 mm jacks. 
The power jack does not need a 
connection.
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Storing the headphones
To store the headphones in the case, rotate the 
earcups inward, then place the headphones in 
the case. 
CAUTION: Incorrectly rotating the  earcups can damage the headphones.
Battery life and replacement
Although it varies by usage, battery life averages 35  
hours. The battery light indicator starts flashing when 
there are approximately 5 hours of battery life remaining.
When a replacement is needed, use a AAA alkaline 
battery (IEC LR03). 
Note:  Remaining battery life may va ry when using rechargeable 
batteries. NiMH batteries, composed of nickel metal hydride, 
are recommended.
Cleaning the headphones
Scheduled cleaning is not  required. However, you can 
simply wipe the outside surfaces with a damp cloth, 
as needed. Also, be sure that the earcup ports are clear 
and that no moisture is allowed into the earcups.
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Reattaching the earcup cushions 
If a cushion becomes partially or completely detached:
1.Push its mounting rim back into the earcup.
2. Press around the edge of the mounting rim, making 
sure it snaps into place under all eight tabs around 
the earcup.
Replacement parts and accessories
You can purchase accessories from your Bose dealer, 
at global.Bose.com, or by placing an order over the 
phone. See the inside back cover for contact 
information.
Troubleshooting
ProblemWhat to do
No noise 
reduction  Make sure the headphones power is 
switched on and the battery light 
indicator is illuminated.
 Replace the battery.
Low or no 
volume  Make sure the audio source is on and 
the volume is turned up.
 Set LEVEL switch to HI.
 Check the headphones cord connection  at the source and the earcup.
Crackling noise; 
intermittent loss 
of noise 
reduction  Check the headphones cord connection 
at the source and the earcup.
 Replace the battery.
Low rumbling 
sound  Adjust the fit of the 
headphones on your 
ears.
 Make sure no foreign objects are inside  the earcups. 
 Make sure port holes are not blocked
Volume too high  Turn th e source volume down.
 Set LEVEL switch to LO.
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Other Considerations
QuietComfort® 15 headphones are designed for 
passenger use on jet aircraft. They are not engineered 
to meet the needs of pilots and crew members or to 
meet civil aviation authority standards for 
communication headsets. 
For pilots and and crew members who require 
communication headsets, Bose offers an aviation 
headset specifically designed to meet or exceed 
civil authority standards. It features a microphone 
with the appropriate power and intelligibility for 
critical communication needs. It is also engineered 
to withstand the environmental conditions that are 
common in unpressurized aircraft.WARNING: Except in case of emergency, Bose recom-
mends that you NOT use thes e headphones as aviation 
communication headsets because:
 No incoming audio will be  heard with a discharged 
or improperly installed battery. This could result in 
the potential of missed comm unications while piloting 
an aircraft.
 Extremely loud ambient noise levels common to many  propeller-driven aircraft may impair your ability to 
receive incoming audio communications, particularly 
during takeoff and climb out.
 The QuietComfort 15 headphones are not engineered  for noise conditions, altitu de, temperature or other 
environmental conditions  common in non-commercial 
aircraft, resulting in possi ble interference to critical 
communications.
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							©2009 Bose Corporation, The Mountain,
Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA
AM323648 Rev.01
QUIETCOMFORT
®
 15
ACOUSTIC NOISE CANCELLING® HEADPHONES
QUIET
COMFORT®
 15 A
COUSTIC
 NOISE
 CANCELLING ®
 HEADPHONES
Owner’s Guide
Brugervejledning
Bedienungsanleitung
Guía de usuario
Omistajan opas
Notice d’utilisation
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ęcznik u żytkownika
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