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QUIETCOMFORT 15  
ACOUSTIC NOISE CANCELLING® HEADPHONES  
Owner’s Guide  
Brugervejledning  
Bedienungsanleitung  
Guía de usuario  
Omistajan opas  
Notice d’utilisation  
Felhasználói útmutató  
Manuale di istruzioni  
Gebruiksaanwijzing  
Podręcznik użytkownika  
Bruksanvisningen  
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Limited Warranty  
Safety Information  
Your QuietComfort® 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.  
Please read this owner’s guide  
Reading 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.  
What you must do to obtain Limited Warranty Service:  
Return product, with proof of purchase from an authorized Bose dealer,  
using the following procedures:  
WARNING:  
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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.  
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  
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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.  
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.  
Keep batteries out of reach of children.  
CAUTION:  
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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.  
Batteries  
Please 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.  
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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 advanced Bose consumer noise reduction technology ever  
to be developed. The QuietComfort 15 headphones offer this noise reduction technology while maintaining our  
acclaimed lifelike audio performance and comfort. Enjoy 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  
For noise reduction only  
1. Tilt the top of the right earcup inward to gain access  
to the battery compartment.  
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2. Open the battery compartment and insert the  
battery as shown.  
Put on the headphones. On the right earcup, slide the  
power switch forward to the On position. The battery  
light indicator will illuminate.  
AAA alkaline battery  
(IEC LR03)  
You do not need to connect the headphones cord for  
noise reduction only operation.  
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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.  
For noise reduction and audio  
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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:  
Note: The LO setting of the LEVEL switch lowers the volume  
levels of strong audio 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 switch has no effect on noise  
reduction performance.  
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.  
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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To connect to in-flight entertainment systems equipped  
with dual output connectors, use the dual 3.5 mm  
output plug.  
Connecting to in-flight entertainment  
systems  
Audio jack configurations on airplanes vary. Notice the  
jack configurations in the chart below.  
A single, 3.5 mm jack  
(on most portable sources)  
Use the single plug.  
No adapter needed.  
Note: Airline audio may not equal the high quality audio you can  
get from a home stereo or a portable source.  
One 3.5 mm jack and one power jack  
Use the single plug in the 3.5 mm jack  
(the larger one).  
WARNING: Use only the Bose® airline adapter to connect  
headphone to airplane seat jacks. DO NOT use adapters  
intended for mobile phones to connect to the airline seat jack,  
as this could result in personal injury such as burns or property  
damage due to overheating. Remove and disconnect  
immediately if you experience warming sensation or loss  
of audio.  
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.  
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 vary 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.  
CAUTION: Incorrectly rotating the earcups can damage the  
headphones.  
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Reattaching the earcup cushions  
If a cushion becomes partially or completely detached:  
Troubleshooting  
Problem  
What to do  
1. Push its mounting rim back into the earcup.  
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; • Check the headphones cord connection  
intermittent loss  
of noise  
reduction  
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.  
2. Press around the edge of the mounting rim, making  
sure it snaps into place under all eight tabs around  
the earcup.  
• Make sure port holes are not blocked  
Replacement parts and accessories  
Volume too high • Turn the source volume down.  
• Set LEVEL switch to LO.  
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.  
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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.  
WARNING: Except in case of emergency, Bose recom-  
mends that you NOT use these 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 communications 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, altitude, temperature or other  
environmental conditions common in non-commercial  
aircraft, resulting in possible interference to critical  
communications.  
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.  
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Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA  
AM323648 Rev.01  
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