English Owners Guide
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.... 4. Contains small parts which may be used as power supply cord or plug is used indoors. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read and keep all servicing to the system or accessories. Do not use instructions. 1. Only use care not to 40° C). 2000m Use at plugs, convenience receptacles, and...way: such as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily operable. • The product label is required when the apparatus has been damaged in recreation vehicles, or on the bottom of the product. • Refer to your local building codes for wire types...
.... 4. Contains small parts which may be used as power supply cord or plug is used indoors. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read and keep all servicing to the system or accessories. Do not use instructions. 1. Only use care not to 40° C). 2000m Use at plugs, convenience receptacles, and...way: such as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily operable. • The product label is required when the apparatus has been damaged in recreation vehicles, or on the bottom of the product. • Refer to your local building codes for wire types...
English Owners Guide
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... with the essential requirements and other applicable EU directive requirements. Required Power State Information Standby Power Modes Networked Standby Power consumption in specified power mode, at 230V/50Hz input ≤ 0.5 W all network types ≤ 3.0 W Time after which equipment is automatically switched into mode < 2.5 hours ≤ 20 minutes Power consumption in networked standby if all wired N/A network ports are activated, at : www.Bose.com/compliance The product, in accordance with...
... with the essential requirements and other applicable EU directive requirements. Required Power State Information Standby Power Modes Networked Standby Power consumption in specified power mode, at 230V/50Hz input ≤ 0.5 W all network types ≤ 3.0 W Time after which equipment is automatically switched into mode < 2.5 hours ≤ 20 minutes Power consumption in networked standby if all wired N/A network ports are activated, at : www.Bose.com/compliance The product, in accordance with...
English Owners Guide
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... Setup Placement guidelines...10 Speaker connection guidelines 10 Speaker wire length recommendations 10 Place your speakers...11 Connect your speakers to the amplifier 11 Connect a second pair of speakers 13 Connect the amplifier to power 14 Network standby...14 SoundTouch® App Setup Download and install the SoundTouch® app 15 SoundTouch® Owner's Center 15 Existing SoundTouch® Users Add the amplifier to an existing account 16 Connect the amplifier to a new network 16 Preset Personalization Set a preset...17 Play a preset...17 Bluetooth...
... Setup Placement guidelines...10 Speaker connection guidelines 10 Speaker wire length recommendations 10 Place your speakers...11 Connect your speakers to the amplifier 11 Connect a second pair of speakers 13 Connect the amplifier to power 14 Network standby...14 SoundTouch® App Setup Download and install the SoundTouch® app 15 SoundTouch® Owner's Center 15 Existing SoundTouch® Users Add the amplifier to an existing account 16 Connect the amplifier to a new network 16 Preset Personalization Set a preset...17 Play a preset...17 Bluetooth...
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... Re-enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology 23 Overload protection...23 Care and Maintenance Clean the amplifier...24 Customer service...24 Limited warranty...24 Technical information...25 Troubleshooting Common solutions...26 Clear the amplifier's Bluetooth pairing list 28 Reset the amplifier...28 Wall-Mounting Hardware specifications 29 Mount the bracket to the wall 29 Attach the amplifier to the mounting bracket 31 Appendix: Computer Setup Set up your amplifier using a computer 32 Before you begin...
... Re-enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology 23 Overload protection...23 Care and Maintenance Clean the amplifier...24 Customer service...24 Limited warranty...24 Technical information...25 Troubleshooting Common solutions...26 Clear the amplifier's Bluetooth pairing list 28 Reset the amplifier...28 Wall-Mounting Hardware specifications 29 Mount the bracket to the wall 29 Attach the amplifier to the mounting bracket 31 Appendix: Computer Setup Set up your amplifier using a computer 32 Before you begin...
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CARTON CONTENTS What's in the carton Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are included. Contact your region. Visit: global.Bose.com/Support/SA5 for your authorized Bose® dealer or Bose customer service. ENGLISH - 9 Note: If part of the amplifier is damaged, do not use it. Use the power cord for contact information. SoundTouch® SA-5 amplifier Mounting bracket Anchors (2) Screws (2) Power cord* *May ship with multiple power cords.
CARTON CONTENTS What's in the carton Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are included. Contact your region. Visit: global.Bose.com/Support/SA5 for your authorized Bose® dealer or Bose customer service. ENGLISH - 9 Note: If part of the amplifier is damaged, do not use it. Use the power cord for contact information. SoundTouch® SA-5 amplifier Mounting bracket Anchors (2) Screws (2) Power cord* *May ship with multiple power cords.
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...wall, see page 29. Speaker connection guidelines • Use only unpowered speakers. Doing so may cause damage to the equipment. • One pair of speakers requires 4 ohm minimum each. • Two pairs of speakers require 8 ohm minimum each other wireless equipment 1 - 3 ft. (0.3 - 0.9 m) away from your amplifier. • Install the amplifier indoors. • Make...amplifier on top of powered speakers. Speaker wire length recommendations Maximum Length 30 ft. (9 m) 45 ft. (14 m) 70 ft. (21 m) Gauge 18 (0.82 mm2) 16 (1.3 mm2) 14 (2.0 mm2) 10 - ENGLISH INITIAL SETUP Placement ...
...wall, see page 29. Speaker connection guidelines • Use only unpowered speakers. Doing so may cause damage to the equipment. • One pair of speakers requires 4 ohm minimum each. • Two pairs of speakers require 8 ohm minimum each other wireless equipment 1 - 3 ft. (0.3 - 0.9 m) away from your amplifier. • Install the amplifier indoors. • Make...amplifier on top of powered speakers. Speaker wire length recommendations Maximum Length 30 ft. (9 m) 45 ft. (14 m) 70 ft. (21 m) Gauge 18 (0.82 mm2) 16 (1.3 mm2) 14 (2.0 mm2) 10 - ENGLISH INITIAL SETUP Placement ...
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.... SoundTouch® Owner's Center global.Bose.com/Support/SA5 This website provides access to the owner support center, which includes: owner's manuals, articles, tips, tutorials, a video library, and the owner community where you can manage your amplifier. Using the app, your smart device acts as a remote for all devices connected to your SoundTouch® settings, add music services, explore local and global Internet radio stations, set and change presets and stream music. New...
.... SoundTouch® Owner's Center global.Bose.com/Support/SA5 This website provides access to the owner support center, which includes: owner's manuals, articles, tips, tutorials, a video library, and the owner community where you can manage your amplifier. Using the app, your smart device acts as a remote for all devices connected to your SoundTouch® settings, add music services, explore local and global Internet radio stations, set and change presets and stream music. New...
English Owners Guide
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... block connectors enable you to your home network. ENGLISH Ethernet connector enables wired access to connect two pairs of speakers. Three AUX IN connectors enable playback from audio devices and media players. 20 - USB connector for setup using a computer. AMPLIFIER COMPONENTS Connectors Terminal connectors Ethernet Computer setup 3.5 mm connector RCA stereo connectors Connector SETUP SPEAKERS OUT AUX IN Description AC power cord connector. Power is applied when the power cord is no on/off switch on the SoundTouch® amplifier.
... block connectors enable you to your home network. ENGLISH Ethernet connector enables wired access to connect two pairs of speakers. Three AUX IN connectors enable playback from audio devices and media players. 20 - USB connector for setup using a computer. AMPLIFIER COMPONENTS Connectors Terminal connectors Ethernet Computer setup 3.5 mm connector RCA stereo connectors Connector SETUP SPEAKERS OUT AUX IN Description AC power cord connector. Power is applied when the power cord is no on/off switch on the SoundTouch® amplifier.
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... unable to resolve your issue, contact Bose customer service. TROUBLESHOOTING If you experience problems with your amplifier: • Connect your amplifier to AC (mains) power. • Secure all cables and speaker wires. • Verify the state of the router. • Enable Wi-Fi on the device (mobile or computer) you are using for setup. • Close other open applications. • If using an Ethernet cable. 26 -
... unable to resolve your issue, contact Bose customer service. TROUBLESHOOTING If you experience problems with your amplifier: • Connect your amplifier to AC (mains) power. • Secure all cables and speaker wires. • Verify the state of the router. • Enable Wi-Fi on the device (mobile or computer) you are using for setup. • Close other open applications. • If using an Ethernet cable. 26 -
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... volume is weak Check speaker wire connections. Connect it to the other audio/video components, and direct heat sources. • Set up the SoundTouch® app first and perform all updates. • Connect a mobile device (see page 18). • Try connecting a different mobile device. • Clear the amplifier's pairing list (see page 28). Connect speaker wires from the amplifier's SPEAKERS OUT + R - connector to your mobile device's documentation. One speaker doesn't play...
... volume is weak Check speaker wire connections. Connect it to the other audio/video components, and direct heat sources. • Set up the SoundTouch® app first and perform all updates. • Connect a mobile device (see page 18). • Try connecting a different mobile device. • Clear the amplifier's pairing list (see page 28). Connect speaker wires from the amplifier's SPEAKERS OUT + R - connector to your mobile device's documentation. One speaker doesn't play...
English Owners Guide
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... SETUP Set up your amplifier using a computer You can also purchase this c able, contact Bose customer service. • The USB connector on your Wi-Fi network. • Obtain a USB A to : global.Bose.com/Support/SA5 Tip: Use the computer where your music library is stored. 3. On your amplifier. Download and run the SoundTouch® app. ENGLISH Before you to temporarily connect the USB cable from...
... SETUP Set up your amplifier using a computer You can also purchase this c able, contact Bose customer service. • The USB connector on your Wi-Fi network. • Obtain a USB A to : global.Bose.com/Support/SA5 Tip: Use the computer where your music library is stored. 3. On your amplifier. Download and run the SoundTouch® app. ENGLISH Before you to temporarily connect the USB cable from...
Multilingual Owners Guide
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... Re-enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology 22 Overload protection...22 Care and Maintenance Clean the amplifier...23 Customer service...23 Limited warranty information 23 Technical information...24 Troubleshooting Common solutions...25 Clear the amplifier's Bluetooth pairing list 27 Reset the amplifier...27 Wall-Mounting Hardware specifications 28 Mount the bracket to the wall 28 Attach the amplifier to the mounting bracket 30 Appendix: Computer Setup Set up your amplifier using a computer 31 Before you begin...
... Re-enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology 22 Overload protection...22 Care and Maintenance Clean the amplifier...23 Customer service...23 Limited warranty information 23 Technical information...24 Troubleshooting Common solutions...25 Clear the amplifier's Bluetooth pairing list 27 Reset the amplifier...27 Wall-Mounting Hardware specifications 28 Mount the bracket to the wall 28 Attach the amplifier to the mounting bracket 30 Appendix: Computer Setup Set up your amplifier using a computer 31 Before you begin...
Multilingual Owners Guide
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ENGLISH Use the power cord for contact information. 8 - Visit: global.Bose.com/Support/SA5 for your authorized Bose® dealer or Bose customer service. SoundTouch® SA-5 amplifier Mounting bracket Anchors (2) Screws (2) Power cord* *May ship with multiple power cords. Note: If part of the amplifier is damaged, do not use it. Contact your region. CARTON CONTENTS What's in the carton Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are included.
ENGLISH Use the power cord for contact information. 8 - Visit: global.Bose.com/Support/SA5 for your authorized Bose® dealer or Bose customer service. SoundTouch® SA-5 amplifier Mounting bracket Anchors (2) Screws (2) Power cord* *May ship with multiple power cords. Note: If part of the amplifier is damaged, do not use it. Contact your region. CARTON CONTENTS What's in the carton Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are included.
Multilingual Owners Guide
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... device. Download and install the SoundTouch® app On your home Wi-Fi network, you can post questions and answers. 14 - Tip: Once you set up the amplifier on your smartphone or tablet, download the Bose® SoundTouch® app. • Apple users: download from any smartphone or tablet on using music services. ENGLISH Note: For instructions on the same network. SoundTouch® Owner's Center global.Bose.com/Support/SA5...
... device. Download and install the SoundTouch® app On your home Wi-Fi network, you can post questions and answers. 14 - Tip: Once you set up the amplifier on your smartphone or tablet, download the Bose® SoundTouch® app. • Apple users: download from any smartphone or tablet on using music services. ENGLISH Note: For instructions on the same network. SoundTouch® Owner's Center global.Bose.com/Support/SA5...
Multilingual Owners Guide
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... wired access to connect two pairs of speakers. Three AUX IN connectors enable playback from audio devices and media players. USB connector for setup using a computer. Two terminal block connectors enable you to your home network. ENGLISH - 19 Power is applied when the power cord is no on/off switch on the SoundTouch® amplifier. There is inserted and plugged into an AC (mains) outlet. AMPLIFIER COMPONENTS Connectors...
... wired access to connect two pairs of speakers. Three AUX IN connectors enable playback from audio devices and media players. USB connector for setup using a computer. Two terminal block connectors enable you to your home network. ENGLISH - 19 Power is applied when the power cord is no on/off switch on the SoundTouch® amplifier. There is inserted and plugged into an AC (mains) outlet. AMPLIFIER COMPONENTS Connectors...
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... device for proper operation. TROUBLESHOOTING If you experience problems with your amplifier: • Connect your amplifier to the network using a computer for setup, check firewall settings to make sure that the SoundTouch® app and SoundTouch® Music Server are allowed programs. • Restart your mobile device or computer and your router. • Reset your amplifier (see page 27). • If your router supports both 2.4GHz and...
... device for proper operation. TROUBLESHOOTING If you experience problems with your amplifier: • Connect your amplifier to the network using a computer for setup, check firewall settings to make sure that the SoundTouch® app and SoundTouch® Music Server are allowed programs. • Restart your mobile device or computer and your router. • Reset your amplifier (see page 27). • If your router supports both 2.4GHz and...
Multilingual Owners Guide
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...; Play content using the SoundTouch® app. • Disconnect AC power from the amplifier for three minutes. Replace the speaker wire. Bass or treble is not muted or too low. • Unplug the power cord; to your left stereo channels are heard on the amplifier's connector panel. On your mobile device: • Disable and re-enable the Bluetooth feature. • Remove your router. • Ensure volume is weak Check speaker wire connections.
...; Play content using the SoundTouch® app. • Disconnect AC power from the amplifier for three minutes. Replace the speaker wire. Bass or treble is not muted or too low. • Unplug the power cord; to your left stereo channels are heard on the amplifier's connector panel. On your mobile device: • Disable and re-enable the Bluetooth feature. • Remove your router. • Ensure volume is weak Check speaker wire connections.
Multilingual Owners Guide
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... for charging mobile devices. Do not connect the USB cable until the app instructs you through setup. 4. The app guides you to do so. 1. After setup is commonly used for computer setup only. ENGLISH - 31 APPENDIX: COMPUTER SETUP Set up your amplifier using a computer rather than a smartphone or tablet. Plug the power cord into an AC (mains) power outlet. 2. Notes: • A USB A to USB...
... for charging mobile devices. Do not connect the USB cable until the app instructs you through setup. 4. The app guides you to do so. 1. After setup is commonly used for computer setup only. ENGLISH - 31 APPENDIX: COMPUTER SETUP Set up your amplifier using a computer rather than a smartphone or tablet. Plug the power cord into an AC (mains) power outlet. 2. Notes: • A USB A to USB...
Multilingual Safety Instructions
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... as power supply cord or plug is damaged; This device when operating in the owner's guide. This equipment should be used as vases, on a circuit different from the apparatus. 10. This device complies with FCC and Industry Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for harmful interference to 5725 MHz: Wi-Fi: Maximum transmit power less than 20 dBm EIRP. Frequency band...
... as power supply cord or plug is damaged; This device when operating in the owner's guide. This equipment should be used as vases, on a circuit different from the apparatus. 10. This device complies with FCC and Industry Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for harmful interference to 5725 MHz: Wi-Fi: Maximum transmit power less than 20 dBm EIRP. Frequency band...
Multilingual Safety Instructions
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... Technical information Dimensions and Weight 7 1⁄4 in the serial number indicates the year of iHeartMedia, Inc. Temperature range 32° F to 104° F (0° C to your Bose product. SoundTouch app 1. From within the app, select Y > Settings > About. Select the applicable license type. IP address 1. Obtain your amplifier through the SoundTouch app or by Bose Corporation is a good time to register your router owner's guide for installing...
... Technical information Dimensions and Weight 7 1⁄4 in the serial number indicates the year of iHeartMedia, Inc. Temperature range 32° F to 104° F (0° C to your Bose product. SoundTouch app 1. From within the app, select Y > Settings > About. Select the applicable license type. IP address 1. Obtain your amplifier through the SoundTouch app or by Bose Corporation is a good time to register your router owner's guide for installing...
