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...The product label is neither designed nor tested for your local building codes for wire types suitable for use attachments/accessories specified by Bose Corporation could void the user's authority to 40° C). 2000m Use at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where ...instructions in any ventilation openings. WARNINGS/CAUTIONS The lightning flash with liquids, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of 32° F to 104° F (0° C to operate this ...
...The product label is neither designed nor tested for your local building codes for wire types suitable for use attachments/accessories specified by Bose Corporation could void the user's authority to 40° C). 2000m Use at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where ...instructions in any ventilation openings. WARNINGS/CAUTIONS The lightning flash with liquids, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of 32° F to 104° F (0° C to operate this ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... 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...
... 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...
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SoundTouch® SA-5 amplifier Mounting bracket Anchors (2) Screws (2) Power cord* *May ship with multiple power cords. ENGLISH - 9 Visit: global.Bose.com/Support/SA5 for your authorized Bose® dealer or Bose customer service. CARTON CONTENTS What's in the carton Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are included. Contact your region. Use the power cord for contact information. Note: If part of the amplifier is damaged, do not use it.
SoundTouch® SA-5 amplifier Mounting bracket Anchors (2) Screws (2) Power cord* *May ship with multiple power cords. ENGLISH - 9 Visit: global.Bose.com/Support/SA5 for your authorized Bose® dealer or Bose customer service. CARTON CONTENTS What's in the carton Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are included. Contact your region. Use the power cord for contact information. Note: If part of the amplifier is damaged, do not use it.
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...each . Speaker connection guidelines • Use only unpowered speakers. ENGLISH Doing so may result in poor performance. • Do NOT stack multiple amplifiers on a wall, see page 29. INITIAL SETUP Placement guidelines To avoid interference, keep other . Speaker wire length recommendations Maximum Length 30 ft...(2.0 mm2) 10 - Do NOT connect any make or model of ventilation around it on a wall. • For optimum performance, place the amplifier in a well-ventilated area. Doing so may cause damage to the equipment. • One pair of speakers requires 4 ohm minimum each. ...
...each . Speaker connection guidelines • Use only unpowered speakers. ENGLISH Doing so may result in poor performance. • Do NOT stack multiple amplifiers on a wall, see page 29. INITIAL SETUP Placement guidelines To avoid interference, keep other . Speaker wire length recommendations Maximum Length 30 ft...(2.0 mm2) 10 - Do NOT connect any make or model of ventilation around it on a wall. • For optimum performance, place the amplifier in a well-ventilated area. Doing so may cause damage to the equipment. • One pair of speakers requires 4 ohm minimum each. ...
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... unplugged from the SPEAKERS OUT connector. 2. Connect the speaker wires to the amplifier. Insert the right speaker's marked wire into the + R positive terminal and the plain wire into the L - I nitial S etup Place your speakers Place your ...consist of two insulated wires: • The marked wire (stripes, ribbing or color) connects to the positive (+) terminal. • The plain wire connects to the amplifier. negative terminal. negative terminal. ENGLISH - 11 Insert the left speaker's marked wire into the + L positive terminal and the plain wire into the R - Connect your...
... unplugged from the SPEAKERS OUT connector. 2. Connect the speaker wires to the amplifier. Insert the right speaker's marked wire into the + R positive terminal and the plain wire into the L - I nitial S etup Place your speakers Place your ...consist of two insulated wires: • The marked wire (stripes, ribbing or color) connects to the positive (+) terminal. • The plain wire connects to the amplifier. negative terminal. negative terminal. ENGLISH - 11 Insert the left speaker's marked wire into the + L positive terminal and the plain wire into the R - Connect your...
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I nitial S etup Connect a second pair of speakers You can connect two pairs of speakers to the amplifier for full sound in a large space or to play the same audio in different rooms. To connect a second pair of speakers, repeat steps 1 - 5 in "Connect your speakers to the amplifier" on page 11, using terminal block B. ENGLISH - 13
I nitial S etup Connect a second pair of speakers You can connect two pairs of speakers to the amplifier for full sound in a large space or to play the same audio in different rooms. To connect a second pair of speakers, repeat steps 1 - 5 in "Connect your speakers to the amplifier" on page 11, using terminal block B. ENGLISH - 13
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... the connector on your mobile device. • Press the Control button (see page 23). • On the SoundTouch® remote control, press the Power button I nitial S etup Connect the amplifier to power Connect the amplifier to power after you connect the speaker wires to network standby when audio has stopped and you have... not pressed any buttons for 20 minutes. Plug the power cord into an AC (mains) power outlet. To wake the amplifier from network standby: • Play or resume audio using the SoundTouch® app on the...
... the connector on your mobile device. • Press the Control button (see page 23). • On the SoundTouch® remote control, press the Power button I nitial S etup Connect the amplifier to power Connect the amplifier to power after you connect the speaker wires to network standby when audio has stopped and you have... not pressed any buttons for 20 minutes. Plug the power cord into an AC (mains) power outlet. To wake the amplifier from network standby: • Play or resume audio using the SoundTouch® app on the...
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...a video library, and the owner community where you can manage your smartphone, tablet or computer. SoundTouch® Owner's Center global.Bose.com/Support/SA5 This website provides access to your amplifier. New features are added periodically. From the app, you can control it from your...local and global Internet radio stations, set and change presets and stream music. Tip: Once you set up the amplifier on your smartphone or tablet, download the Bose® SoundTouch® app. • Apple users: download from the App Store • Android™ users: download on...
...a video library, and the owner community where you can manage your smartphone, tablet or computer. SoundTouch® Owner's Center global.Bose.com/Support/SA5 This website provides access to your amplifier. New features are added periodically. From the app, you can control it from your...local and global Internet radio stations, set and change presets and stream music. Tip: Once you set up the amplifier on your smartphone or tablet, download the Bose® SoundTouch® app. • Apple users: download from the App Store • Android™ users: download on...
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... If your network information changes, add your amplifier to download the SoundTouch® app again. The app guides you through setup. You can do not need to your new network. ENGLISH From within the app, select your amplifier. > Settings > Speaker Settings and select ...2. From within the app, select > Settings > Add or Reconnect Speaker. The app guides you through setup. 16 - Select CONNECT SPEAKER. EXISTING SOUNDTOUCH® USERS Add the amplifier to an existing account If you...
... If your network information changes, add your amplifier to download the SoundTouch® app again. The app guides you through setup. You can do not need to your new network. ENGLISH From within the app, select your amplifier. > Settings > Speaker Settings and select ...2. From within the app, select > Settings > Add or Reconnect Speaker. The app guides you through setup. 16 - Select CONNECT SPEAKER. EXISTING SOUNDTOUCH® USERS Add the amplifier to an existing account If you...
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Set a preset 1. Play a preset Once you personalize your presets, press a preset in the app. Stream music using the SoundTouch® app. While the music is on and connected to play it. Before using presets, note the following: • You can access your music, at ...;music library, make sure the computer storing your music library is playing, press and hold a preset in the app to the same network as the SoundTouch® amplifier. • You cannot set presets from your music library.
Set a preset 1. Play a preset Once you personalize your presets, press a preset in the app. Stream music using the SoundTouch® app. While the music is on and connected to play it. Before using presets, note the following: • You can access your music, at ...;music library, make sure the computer storing your music library is playing, press and hold a preset in the app to the same network as the SoundTouch® amplifier. • You cannot set presets from your music library.
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... - Disconnect a mobile device Turn off the B luetooth feature on your SoundTouch® amplifier from the mobile device list. Select CONNECT. 4. Once connected, your amplifier, the default name appears. If you didn't name your SoundTouch® amplifier's name appears connected in the SoundTouch® app. BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY Bluetooth wireless technology lets you stream music from...
... - Disconnect a mobile device Turn off the B luetooth feature on your SoundTouch® amplifier from the mobile device list. Select CONNECT. 4. Once connected, your amplifier, the default name appears. If you didn't name your SoundTouch® amplifier's name appears connected in the SoundTouch® app. BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY Bluetooth wireless technology lets you stream music from...
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Tip: The Bluetooth menu is usually found in the Settings menu. 2. ENGLISH - 19 Select your mobile device 1. On your mobile device, turn on your amplifier from the mobile device list. BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY Connect using the Bluetooth feature on the Bluetooth feature.
Tip: The Bluetooth menu is usually found in the Settings menu. 2. ENGLISH - 19 Select your mobile device 1. On your mobile device, turn on your amplifier from the mobile device list. BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY Connect using the Bluetooth feature on the Bluetooth feature.
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... to your home network. USB connector for setup using a computer. ENGLISH 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. Three AUX IN connectors enable playback from audio devices and media players. 20...
... to your home network. USB connector for setup using a computer. ENGLISH 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. Three AUX IN connectors enable playback from audio devices and media players. 20...
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Select AUX. 4. ENGLISH - 21 WIRED CONNECTIONS Connect to the AUX IN connector You can connect the audio output of a smartphone, tablet, computer or other type of the AUX connectors on the mobile device. Using a stereo cable, connect your amplifier's AUX IN connectors. From within the app, select your AUX source to one of audio device to your audio device to play music. 5. Start playing music on the amplifier. 2. Select your amplifier from the device tray. 3. The amplifier accepts 3.5 mm plugs (not provided) or RCA (red and white) plugs (not provided). 1.
Select AUX. 4. ENGLISH - 21 WIRED CONNECTIONS Connect to the AUX IN connector You can connect the audio output of a smartphone, tablet, computer or other type of the AUX connectors on the mobile device. Using a stereo cable, connect your amplifier's AUX IN connectors. From within the app, select your AUX source to one of audio device to your audio device to play music. 5. Start playing music on the amplifier. 2. Select your amplifier from the device tray. 3. The amplifier accepts 3.5 mm plugs (not provided) or RCA (red and white) plugs (not provided). 1.
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ENGLISH Lights under the indicator glow according to Wi-Fi network Amplifier is in setup mode Firmware error - Wi-Fi indicator Indicator activity Blinking white Solid white (bright) Solid amber Blinking fast amber Off State Searching for Wi-Fi network Amplifier is on and connected to the state of the amplifier has an indicator that shows Wi-Fi status. contact Bose customer service Networking disabled or network standby (see page 14) 22 - WI-FI INDICATOR Wi-Fi status The front of the amplifier.
ENGLISH Lights under the indicator glow according to Wi-Fi network Amplifier is in setup mode Firmware error - Wi-Fi indicator Indicator activity Blinking white Solid white (bright) Solid amber Blinking fast amber Off State Searching for Wi-Fi network Amplifier is on and connected to the state of the amplifier has an indicator that shows Wi-Fi status. contact Bose customer service Networking disabled or network standby (see page 14) 22 - WI-FI INDICATOR Wi-Fi status The front of the amplifier.
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... button until the Wi-Fi indicator turns on (two seconds). Full maximum output automatically returns as the amplifier cools down. Overload protection The amplifier's overload protection feature automatically reduces maximum power output to prevent the amplifier from getting too hot. This may occur when the a mplifier plays at high volume for a long...
... button until the Wi-Fi indicator turns on (two seconds). Full maximum output automatically returns as the amplifier cools down. Overload protection The amplifier's overload protection feature automatically reduces maximum power output to prevent the amplifier from getting too hot. This may occur when the a mplifier plays at high volume for a long...
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...173;cleaning. • Clean the surface of the limited warranty. Customer service For additional help using your product, visit global.Bose.com/register for details of your amplifier with a soft, dry cloth. • Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, .... • Do not allow liquids to spill into any sprays near your limited warranty rights. 24 - To register your amplifier, visit: global.Bose.com/Support/SA5 Limited warranty Your soundbar is covered by a limited warranty. ENGLISH Failure to -reach areas. Do not use any ...
...173;cleaning. • Clean the surface of the limited warranty. Customer service For additional help using your product, visit global.Bose.com/register for details of your amplifier with a soft, dry cloth. • Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, .... • Do not allow liquids to spill into any sprays near your limited warranty rights. 24 - To register your amplifier, visit: global.Bose.com/Support/SA5 Limited warranty Your soundbar is covered by a limited warranty. ENGLISH Failure to -reach areas. Do not use any ...
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... see the table below to identify symptoms and solutions to common problems. If you are unable to resolve your issue, contact Bose customer service. ENGLISH Common solutions The following table lists symptoms and possible solutions to common problems. Symptom Cannot complete network setup Cannot... device 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 28). • If your router supports both 2.4GHz...
... see the table below to identify symptoms and solutions to common problems. If you are unable to resolve your issue, contact Bose customer service. ENGLISH Common solutions The following table lists symptoms and possible solutions to common problems. Symptom Cannot complete network setup Cannot... device 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 28). • If your router supports both 2.4GHz...
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... power to -. If the speaker does not play • Play content using the SoundTouch® app. • Disconnect AC power from the amplifier for three minutes. Connect speaker wires from the amplifier's SPEAKERS OUT + L - connector to the other terminal block connector. Confirm...Solution Intermittent or no individual wires are touching across terminals. • Keep the amplifier away from metal objects, other audio/video components, and direct heat sources. • Set up the SoundTouch® app first and perform all updates. • Connect a mobile device (see ...
... power to -. If the speaker does not play • Play content using the SoundTouch® app. • Disconnect AC power from the amplifier for three minutes. Connect speaker wires from the amplifier's SPEAKERS OUT + L - connector to the other terminal block connector. Confirm...Solution Intermittent or no individual wires are touching across terminals. • Keep the amplifier away from metal objects, other audio/video components, and direct heat sources. • Set up the SoundTouch® app first and perform all updates. • Connect a mobile device (see ...