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... on surfaces other than stated above please contact a professional installer. • Due to ventilation requirements, Bose does not recommend placing the product in a confined space such as fireplaces, radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. • To reduce the risk of fire, do not place any heating...
... on surfaces other than stated above please contact a professional installer. • Due to ventilation requirements, Bose does not recommend placing the product in a confined space such as fireplaces, radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. • To reduce the risk of fire, do not place any heating...
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The said legal communications means radio communications is operated in the back of the amplifier blinks white 3 times. The low power radio-frequency devices must be susceptible with HiNA functionality. Wi-Fi: To deactivate, insert a thin paperclip into mode < 2.5 ... (EU) No. 801/2013. If found, the user shall cease operating immediately until the light on the back of the amplifier and press and hold the Bluetooth button l on the amplifier for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, is in networked standby if all wired network...
The said legal communications means radio communications is operated in the back of the amplifier blinks white 3 times. The low power radio-frequency devices must be susceptible with HiNA functionality. Wi-Fi: To deactivate, insert a thin paperclip into mode < 2.5 ... (EU) No. 801/2013. If found, the user shall cease operating immediately until the light on the back of the amplifier and press and hold the Bluetooth button l on the amplifier for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, is in networked standby if all wired network...
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...the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of SJ/T 11364. "2" is 2012 or 2022. China Importer: Bose Electronics (Shanghai) Company Limited, Level 6, Tower D, No. 2337 Gudai Rd. de C.V., Avenida Prado Sur #150, Piso 2, Interior 222 y 223..., Bose House, Quayside Chatham Maritime, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4QZ, United Kingdom Input Rating: 100 - 240V 50/60Hz, 240W The CMIIT ID is located on the label on the bottom of manufacture; Taiwan Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table Equipment name: Amplifier, Type designation: 437308 ...
...the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of SJ/T 11364. "2" is 2012 or 2022. China Importer: Bose Electronics (Shanghai) Company Limited, Level 6, Tower D, No. 2337 Gudai Rd. de C.V., Avenida Prado Sur #150, Piso 2, Interior 222 y 223..., Bose House, Quayside Chatham Maritime, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4QZ, United Kingdom Input Rating: 100 - 240V 50/60Hz, 240W The CMIIT ID is located on the label on the bottom of manufacture; Taiwan Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table Equipment name: Amplifier, Type designation: 437308 ...
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... on the label on the bottom of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. Apple, the Apple logo, Apple Music, and AirPlay are trademarks of such marks by going to the Internet. Bose, Bose Bass Module, Bose Music, Bose Music Amplifier, the Bose Music logo, Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones, QuietComfort, SimpleSync, SoundLink, SoundLink Revolve, and Virtually Invisible are trademarks of the product. No...
... on the label on the bottom of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. Apple, the Apple logo, Apple Music, and AirPlay are trademarks of such marks by going to the Internet. Bose, Bose Bass Module, Bose Music, Bose Music Amplifier, the Bose Music logo, Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones, QuietComfort, SimpleSync, SoundLink, SoundLink Revolve, and Virtually Invisible are trademarks of the product. No...
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On the amplifier, press and hold the Bluetooth button l and Reset button for 15 seconds. 2. Connect the other end of the amplifier. 3. Connect a USB cable to the SERVICE connector on the back of the cable to a computer. 4. On the computer, enter http://203.0.113.1/opensource in a browser window to the third-party software packages included as components of your Bose Music Amplifier product: 1. LICENSE DISCLOSURES To view the license disclosures that apply to display the EULA and license disclosure. | 8 E N G
On the amplifier, press and hold the Bluetooth button l and Reset button for 15 seconds. 2. Connect the other end of the amplifier. 3. Connect a USB cable to the SERVICE connector on the back of the cable to a computer. 4. On the computer, enter http://203.0.113.1/opensource in a browser window to the third-party software packages included as components of your Bose Music Amplifier product: 1. LICENSE DISCLOSURES To view the license disclosures that apply to display the EULA and license disclosure. | 8 E N G
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... Recommendations...14 SPEAKER CONNECTION GUIDELINES Speaker wire length recommendations 15 CONNECT SPEAKERS 16 POWER Connect the amplifier to power 19 Network standby...19 BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP Download the Bose Music app 20 EXISTING BOSE MUSIC APP USERS Add the Main amplifier to an existing account 21 Connect to a different Wi-Fi® network 21 MAIN AND SUPPLEMENTAL...
... Recommendations...14 SPEAKER CONNECTION GUIDELINES Speaker wire length recommendations 15 CONNECT SPEAKERS 16 POWER Connect the amplifier to power 19 Network standby...19 BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP Download the Bose Music app 20 EXISTING BOSE MUSIC APP USERS Add the Main amplifier to an existing account 21 Connect to a different Wi-Fi® network 21 MAIN AND SUPPLEMENTAL...
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CONTENTS CONNECT A SUPPLEMENTAL AMPLIFIER Connect to the Main amplifier 25 Connect an additional Supplemental amplifier 25 AMPLIFIER PORTS...26 AMPLIFIER AND SPEAKER SETTINGS Amplifier settings...27 Speaker settings...29 WORK WITH YOUR VOICE ASSISTANT Google Assistant...30 Amazon Alexa...30 STREAM AUDIO WITH CHROMECAST 31 STREAM AUDIO WITH AIRPLAY ......33 BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIONS Connect your mobile device 34 Disconnect a mobile device 35 Reconnect a mobile device 35 Connect an additional mobile device 35 Clear the amplifier device list 35 | 1 0 E N G
CONTENTS CONNECT A SUPPLEMENTAL AMPLIFIER Connect to the Main amplifier 25 Connect an additional Supplemental amplifier 25 AMPLIFIER PORTS...26 AMPLIFIER AND SPEAKER SETTINGS Amplifier settings...27 Speaker settings...29 WORK WITH YOUR VOICE ASSISTANT Google Assistant...30 Amazon Alexa...30 STREAM AUDIO WITH CHROMECAST 31 STREAM AUDIO WITH AIRPLAY ......33 BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIONS Connect your mobile device 34 Disconnect a mobile device 35 Reconnect a mobile device 35 Connect an additional mobile device 35 Clear the amplifier device list 35 | 1 0 E N G
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... protection...39 CONNECT BOSE PRODUCTS Connect a Bose Bass Module 40 Connect a Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker or Bose headphones using SimpleSync™ technology 41 Benefits...41 Compatible products 41 Connect using the Bose Music app 42 Reconnect a Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker or Bose headphones.... 42 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Update the amplifier...43 Main amplifier...43 Supplemental amplifier 43 Clean the amplifier...43 Replacement...
... protection...39 CONNECT BOSE PRODUCTS Connect a Bose Bass Module 40 Connect a Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker or Bose headphones using SimpleSync™ technology 41 Benefits...41 Compatible products 41 Connect using the Bose Music app 42 Reconnect a Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker or Bose headphones.... 42 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Update the amplifier...43 Main amplifier...43 Supplemental amplifier 43 Clean the amplifier...43 Replacement...
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CONTENTS TROUBLESHOOTING Try these solutions first 45 Other solutions...45 Reset the amplifier...51 Restore the amplifier to factory default 51 APPENDIX A: RACK MOUNTING Connect the brackets...52 Attach to the rack...53 Place the amplifier...55 APPENDIX B: WALL MOUNTING Hardware specifications 56 Attach the mounting bracket 57 Attach the amplifier...60 APPENDIX C: CONNECT EXTERNAL SOURCE Using an RCA audio cable 61 Using an optical cable...61 | 1 2 E N G
CONTENTS TROUBLESHOOTING Try these solutions first 45 Other solutions...45 Reset the amplifier...51 Restore the amplifier to factory default 51 APPENDIX A: RACK MOUNTING Connect the brackets...52 Attach to the rack...53 Place the amplifier...55 APPENDIX B: WALL MOUNTING Hardware specifications 56 Attach the mounting bracket 57 Attach the amplifier...60 APPENDIX C: CONNECT EXTERNAL SOURCE Using an RCA audio cable 61 Using an optical cable...61 | 1 2 E N G
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WHAT'S IN THE BOX CONTENTS Confirm that the following parts are included: Bose Music Amplifier Rack screws for rack mounting (3) Power cord* Connecting screws for your authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service. Visit: support.Bose.com/BMA | 1 3 E N G NOTE: If part of the amplifier is damaged, don't use it. Contact your region. Use the power cord for rack mounting (3) RACK MOUNT FRONT RACK MOUNT FRONT UP WALL MOUNT UP WALL MOUNT Mounting bracket Rack bracket * May ship with multiple power cords.
WHAT'S IN THE BOX CONTENTS Confirm that the following parts are included: Bose Music Amplifier Rack screws for rack mounting (3) Power cord* Connecting screws for your authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service. Visit: support.Bose.com/BMA | 1 3 E N G NOTE: If part of the amplifier is damaged, don't use it. Contact your region. Use the power cord for rack mounting (3) RACK MOUNT FRONT RACK MOUNT FRONT UP WALL MOUNT UP WALL MOUNT Mounting bracket Rack bracket * May ship with multiple power cords.
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... (40°C). • Keep the back side of the rack (see page 55). • When mounting multiple amplifiers on a rack, use a separate rack mount for each amplifier. • When mounting on a rack, make sure the wall mount arrow and four tabs are facing the front of...outlet nearby. • To avoid interference, keep other wireless equipment 1 - 3 ft (0.3 - 0.9 m) away from the amplifier. • For optimum performance, place the amplifier in a well-ventilated area. • Place the amplifier on a shelf, or mount it on a rack or wall. • When mounting on a wall, make sure the rack...
... (40°C). • Keep the back side of the rack (see page 55). • When mounting multiple amplifiers on a rack, use a separate rack mount for each amplifier. • When mounting on a rack, make sure the wall mount arrow and four tabs are facing the front of...outlet nearby. • To avoid interference, keep other wireless equipment 1 - 3 ft (0.3 - 0.9 m) away from the amplifier. • For optimum performance, place the amplifier in a well-ventilated area. • Place the amplifier on a shelf, or mount it on a rack or wall. • When mounting on a wall, make sure the rack...
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... the speaker wires to the negative (-) terminal. 1. L L RR | 1 6 E N G CONNECT SPEAKERS Before connecting your speakers, place your speakers in their permanent location and make sure the amplifier is unplugged from the SPEAKERS OUT port. Insert the left speaker's marked wire into the L + positive terminal and the plain wire into the R - negative terminal...
... the speaker wires to the negative (-) terminal. 1. L L RR | 1 6 E N G CONNECT SPEAKERS Before connecting your speakers, place your speakers in their permanent location and make sure the amplifier is unplugged from the SPEAKERS OUT port. Insert the left speaker's marked wire into the L + positive terminal and the plain wire into the R - negative terminal...
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To connect a second pair of speakers. | 1 8 E N G LRR LLRR LLRR NOTE: For best sound quality and balanced volume, when connecting two pairs of speakers, they should be the same speaker model since the same EQ setting will be applied to the amplifier for fuller sound. CONNECT SPEAKERS Connect additional speakers You can connect up to two pairs of speakers to both pairs of speakers, repeat steps in "Connect Speakers" on page 16, using terminal block B.
To connect a second pair of speakers. | 1 8 E N G LRR LLRR LLRR NOTE: For best sound quality and balanced volume, when connecting two pairs of speakers, they should be the same speaker model since the same EQ setting will be applied to the amplifier for fuller sound. CONNECT SPEAKERS Connect additional speakers You can connect up to two pairs of speakers to both pairs of speakers, repeat steps in "Connect Speakers" on page 16, using terminal block B.
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... been set up and is set to Supplemental, the light on the back of the amplifier glows solid green. To wake the amplifier from network standby, play or resume audio using the Bose Music app on the back of the power cord into an AC (mains) power outlet. Connect the power cord to network... standby when audio has stopped and you have not pressed any buttons for 20 minutes. POWER CONNECT THE AMPLIFIER TO...
... been set up and is set to Supplemental, the light on the back of the amplifier glows solid green. To wake the amplifier from network standby, play or resume audio using the Bose Music app on the back of the power cord into an AC (mains) power outlet. Connect the power cord to network... standby when audio has stopped and you have not pressed any buttons for 20 minutes. POWER CONNECT THE AMPLIFIER TO...
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... mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet. DOWNLOAD THE BOSE MUSIC APP 1. BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP The Bose Music app lets you can stream music, add music services, explore internet radio stations, set and change presets, work with your voice assistant, manage Main amplifier settings, and get updates and new features. NOTE: If you have already...
... mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet. DOWNLOAD THE BOSE MUSIC APP 1. BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP The Bose Music app lets you can stream music, add music services, explore internet radio stations, set and change presets, work with your voice assistant, manage Main amplifier settings, and get updates and new features. NOTE: If you have already...
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... the app instructions. | 2 1 E N G On your mobile device, open the Bose Music app and add your amplifier. Select Bose Music Amplifier. 4. EXISTING BOSE MUSIC APP USERS ADD THE MAIN AMPLIFIER TO AN EXISTING ACCOUNT To add your Bose Music Amplifier, open your Wi-Fi settings. 3. Supplemental amplifiers don't display on your network or in the Bose Music app. • To play the same audio on the...
... the app instructions. | 2 1 E N G On your mobile device, open the Bose Music app and add your amplifier. Select Bose Music Amplifier. 4. EXISTING BOSE MUSIC APP USERS ADD THE MAIN AMPLIFIER TO AN EXISTING ACCOUNT To add your Bose Music Amplifier, open your Wi-Fi settings. 3. Supplemental amplifiers don't display on your network or in the Bose Music app. • To play the same audio on the...
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... location or size of speakers. Network Wi-Fi or Ethernet Speakers SPEAKERS OUT Speakers (optional) Main | 2 2 E N G MAIN AND SUPPLEMENTAL AMPLIFIERS The amplifier can be set as the Main amplifier (default) or as the Main amplifier, but don't display on your network, the Bose Music app, or your environment, it's possible to connect more than four Supplemental...
... location or size of speakers. Network Wi-Fi or Ethernet Speakers SPEAKERS OUT Speakers (optional) Main | 2 2 E N G MAIN AND SUPPLEMENTAL AMPLIFIERS The amplifier can be set as the Main amplifier (default) or as the Main amplifier, but don't display on your network, the Bose Music app, or your environment, it's possible to connect more than four Supplemental...
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...the same audio with little to your network using the Bose Music app. Speakers SPEAKERS OUT Speakers (optional) Network Wi-Fi Main Speakers SPEAKERS OUT Speakers (optional) Main NOTES: • Main amplifiers can access this option from the main page. Speakers Speakers...) LINE OUT LINE IN Speakers (optional) Main Supplemental USE CASE 3 Control multiple systems (amplifier and speakers) independently, where each system plays different audio. MAIN AND SUPPLEMENTAL AMPLIFIERS USE CASE 2 Control multiple pairs of speakers in a larger space, where all speakers simultaneously...
...the same audio with little to your network using the Bose Music app. Speakers SPEAKERS OUT Speakers (optional) Network Wi-Fi Main Speakers SPEAKERS OUT Speakers (optional) Main NOTES: • Main amplifiers can access this option from the main page. Speakers Speakers...) LINE OUT LINE IN Speakers (optional) Main Supplemental USE CASE 3 Control multiple systems (amplifier and speakers) independently, where each system plays different audio. MAIN AND SUPPLEMENTAL AMPLIFIERS USE CASE 2 Control multiple pairs of speakers in a larger space, where all speakers simultaneously...
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... an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port. 2. Router Main amplifier Connect an additional Main amplifier You can connect an additional Main amplifier directly to the router (see page 20. CONNECT USING THE BOSE MUSIC APP To connect the Main amplifier to your router, connect one end of the cable to...CABLE NOTE: If you connect to your network using the Bose Music app or an Ethernet cable (not provided). CONNECT THE MAIN AMPLIFIER You connect the Main amplifier to your network using an Ethernet cable without finishing setup using the Bose Music app, you will only be able to play audio ...
... an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port. 2. Router Main amplifier Connect an additional Main amplifier You can connect an additional Main amplifier directly to the router (see page 20. CONNECT USING THE BOSE MUSIC APP To connect the Main amplifier to your router, connect one end of the cable to...CABLE NOTE: If you connect to your network using the Bose Music app or an Ethernet cable (not provided). CONNECT THE MAIN AMPLIFIER You connect the Main amplifier to your network using an Ethernet cable without finishing setup using the Bose Music app, you will only be able to play audio ...
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... the white LINE OUT port and the red connector to the LINE IN port. Main amplifier Supplemental amplifier Connect an additional Supplemental amplifier 1. NOTE: You can connect up to four Supplemental amplifiers to the LINE IN port. On the Supplemental amplifier, connect the other white connector to the white LINE IN port and the red...
... the white LINE OUT port and the red connector to the LINE IN port. Main amplifier Supplemental amplifier Connect an additional Supplemental amplifier 1. NOTE: You can connect up to four Supplemental amplifiers to the LINE IN port. On the Supplemental amplifier, connect the other white connector to the white LINE IN port and the red...
