How to Use a Bose Sound Dock Without an iPod

By Jason Taetsch

The 3.5mm connection is the same size connection used for iPod ear buds.
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The Bose SoundDock provides portable playback and recharging for your iPod or iPhone. While the system was designed with the iPod in mind, you can also use the "Aux" input to use the SoundDock with another MP3 player, computer or portable CD player.

Step 1

Turn the SoundDock around to locate the "AUX" input on the back of the system.

Step 2

Insert one end of the 3.5mm stereo cable into the "AUX" input.

Step 3

Connect the other side to the headphone jack on your CD player or other portable audio device.

Step 4

Turn on your MP3 player or other device and play a song. Set the volume on the device to maximum.

Step 5

Press any button on the Bose SoundDock to turn on the system. Use the "Volume" controls on the right side of the system to adjust to the desired listening level.

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