Owner's Guide
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... affect the operation of your local building codes for the correct type of wire and cable required for use care not to the presence of the line cord plug to the system or accessories. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Please save this owner's guide carefully. Dispose of used as lighted candles, on boats. • Make no...
... affect the operation of your local building codes for the correct type of wire and cable required for use care not to the presence of the line cord plug to the system or accessories. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Please save this owner's guide carefully. Dispose of used as lighted candles, on boats. • Make no...
Owner's Guide
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... Wireless Adapter: This equipment should be determined by turning the equipment off and on or pinched particularly at www.Bose.com/compliance. Unplug this device must accept any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is subject to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for replacement of Directive...
... Wireless Adapter: This equipment should be determined by turning the equipment off and on or pinched particularly at www.Bose.com/compliance. Unplug this device must accept any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is subject to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for replacement of Directive...
Owner's Guide
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... X Mountain Lion, and Mac and PC with this owner's guide. "Made for iPod," "Made for iPhone," and "Made for the operation of this device or its compliance with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may be found on the bottom of the system. Windows is a registered mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. SA-4 amplifier serial and model numbers Wireless adapter serial and model numbers SoundTouch™ controller serial and model numbers Purchase date We...
... X Mountain Lion, and Mac and PC with this owner's guide. "Made for iPod," "Made for iPhone," and "Made for the operation of this device or its compliance with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may be found on the bottom of the system. Windows is a registered mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. SA-4 amplifier serial and model numbers Wireless adapter serial and model numbers SoundTouch™ controller serial and model numbers Purchase date We...
Owner's Guide
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...™ SA-4 amplifier 13 Installing the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter 14 Connecting speakers to the SA-4 amplifier 14 Controlling the System using the App Using the SoundTouch™ app 16 Getting help 16 Downloading the app for your mobile device 17 Controlling the system from another computer 17 Using the System Playing music with the SoundTouch™ controller 18 Using the SoundTouch™ controller 18 Playing an AirPlay stream 19 Getting...
...™ SA-4 amplifier 13 Installing the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter 14 Connecting speakers to the SA-4 amplifier 14 Controlling the System using the App Using the SoundTouch™ app 16 Getting help 16 Downloading the app for your mobile device 17 Controlling the system from another computer 17 Using the System Playing music with the SoundTouch™ controller 18 Using the SoundTouch™ controller 18 Playing an AirPlay stream 19 Getting...
Owner's Guide
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...® network 24 Troubleshooting 24 Cleaning...26 Customer service 26 Limited warranty information 26 Technical Information SoundTouch™ SA-4 Amplifier 27 SoundTouch™ wireless adapter 28 SoundTouch™ controller 28 Appendices Appendix A: SA-4 amplifier connector panel 29 Appendix B: Wall mounting the SoundTouch™ SA-4 amplifier 30 Appendix C: Wall mounting the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter 32 Appendix D: Wall mounting the SoundTouch™ controller 33 Appendix E: Using a desktop computer to connect to the network......... 34...
...® network 24 Troubleshooting 24 Cleaning...26 Customer service 26 Limited warranty information 26 Technical Information SoundTouch™ SA-4 Amplifier 27 SoundTouch™ wireless adapter 28 SoundTouch™ controller 28 Appendices Appendix A: SA-4 amplifier connector panel 29 Appendix B: Wall mounting the SoundTouch™ SA-4 amplifier 30 Appendix C: Wall mounting the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter 32 Appendix D: Wall mounting the SoundTouch™ controller 33 Appendix E: Using a desktop computer to connect to the network......... 34...
Owner's Guide
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... and control your system. Use the free SoundTouch™ app to set up to 70 feet (21 m) away. • Six presets deliver your music with just one touch. • An Ethernet connector enables wired access to your home network. • Stream your music via AirPlay for your iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. • USB connectors for network setup.* *The USB connectors on page 10. The connectors are for powerful sound...
... and control your system. Use the free SoundTouch™ app to set up to 70 feet (21 m) away. • Six presets deliver your music with just one touch. • An Ethernet connector enables wired access to your home network. • Stream your music via AirPlay for your iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. • USB connectors for network setup.* *The USB connectors on page 10. The connectors are for powerful sound...
Owner's Guide
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..., do not use it does not fit your authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service. Contact Bose customer service for your home Wi-Fi® network" on page 11. English - 9 The SoundTouch™ SA-4 amplifier includes the appropriate AC (mains) power cord for assistance. Note: If part of children. SoundTouch™ SA-4 amplifier SoundTouch™ wireless adapter USB cable AC (mains) power cord SoundTouch™ controller Save the carton...
..., do not use it does not fit your authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service. Contact Bose customer service for your home Wi-Fi® network" on page 11. English - 9 The SoundTouch™ SA-4 amplifier includes the appropriate AC (mains) power cord for assistance. Note: If part of children. SoundTouch™ SA-4 amplifier SoundTouch™ wireless adapter USB cable AC (mains) power cord SoundTouch™ controller Save the carton...
Owner's Guide
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... SoundTouch™ to play your home network. Make sure you follow the instructions on your Wi-Fi network, open a browser and go to: http://www.Bose.com/soundtouch_app Tip: If you can use a desktop computer, see "Appendix E: Using a desktop computer to connect to the network" on your iTunes® or Windows Media® Player music library, use the app to connect the system to the...
... SoundTouch™ to play your home network. Make sure you follow the instructions on your Wi-Fi network, open a browser and go to: http://www.Bose.com/soundtouch_app Tip: If you can use a desktop computer, see "Appendix E: Using a desktop computer to connect to the network" on your iTunes® or Windows Media® Player music library, use the app to connect the system to the...
Owner's Guide
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...™ SA-4 amplifier. 5. Connect the wireless adapter to your Wi-Fi network. Setting up the system on the back of the SA-4 amplifier. 4. The first time the app launches, it guides you to an AC (mains) power source. 3. Launch the app by the app, plug the power cord into AC (mains) power. Plug the other end of the power cord into the AC POWER connector on a sturdy...
...™ SA-4 amplifier. 5. Connect the wireless adapter to your Wi-Fi network. Setting up the system on the back of the SA-4 amplifier. 4. The first time the app launches, it guides you to an AC (mains) power source. 3. Launch the app by the app, plug the power cord into AC (mains) power. Plug the other end of the power cord into the AC POWER connector on a sturdy...
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... SA-4 amplifier from AC (mains) power and prepare to remove the USB cable, disconnect the USB cable from the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter and from the computer. Setting up the System 6. English SoundTouch™ wireless adapter SETUP A connector 7. When prompted to connect the speakers. Plug the larger end of the USB cable into a USB port on the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter. Note: Leave the wireless adapter connected to the SA-4 amplifier, and the amplifier connected to your...
... SA-4 amplifier from AC (mains) power and prepare to remove the USB cable, disconnect the USB cable from the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter and from the computer. Setting up the System 6. English SoundTouch™ wireless adapter SETUP A connector 7. When prompted to connect the speakers. Plug the larger end of the USB cable into a USB port on the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter. Note: Leave the wireless adapter connected to the SA-4 amplifier, and the amplifier connected to your...
Owner's Guide
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... neither designed nor tested for use the SA-4 amplifier in a completely enclosed area. Place the SA-4 amplifier so that the wireless adapter is important to limit its volume level in recreational vehicles, or on boats. • DO NOT mount the SA-4 amplifier on any heat-sensitive surface, such as electrical wiring or plumbing. • The wireless adapter connects to an AC (mains...
... neither designed nor tested for use the SA-4 amplifier in a completely enclosed area. Place the SA-4 amplifier so that the wireless adapter is important to limit its volume level in recreational vehicles, or on boats. • DO NOT mount the SA-4 amplifier on any heat-sensitive surface, such as electrical wiring or plumbing. • The wireless adapter connects to an AC (mains...
Owner's Guide
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... the SA-4 amplifier CAUTIONS: • Use only unpowered speakers. Remove the terminal block connector from metal objects. Setting up the System Installing the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter The SoundTouch™ wireless adapter provides the network input for wall mounting instructions. DO NOT connect any cabinet or enclosure and away from the SPEAKER OUTPUTS connector on page 24. Speaker cables consist of the SoundTouch™ controller. English If problems persist, see "Speaker cable recommendations" on...
... the SA-4 amplifier CAUTIONS: • Use only unpowered speakers. Remove the terminal block connector from metal objects. Setting up the System Installing the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter The SoundTouch™ wireless adapter provides the network input for wall mounting instructions. DO NOT connect any cabinet or enclosure and away from the SPEAKER OUTPUTS connector on page 24. Speaker cables consist of the SoundTouch™ controller. English If problems persist, see "Speaker cable recommendations" on...
Owner's Guide
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... the operating instructions for illustration only. 4. Reconnect the SA-4 amplifier to protect speaker wire connections. Bose 251® Environmental Speakers shown for your unpowered speakers to connect the other end of the 4-pin terminal block connector, and the right speaker cable to the R positive (+) and minus (-) terminals. Plug the terminal block connector into the SPEAKER OUTPUTS connector. 5. Tip: Use a silicone caulking material such as RTV adhesive to AC (mains) power...
... the operating instructions for illustration only. 4. Reconnect the SA-4 amplifier to protect speaker wire connections. Bose 251® Environmental Speakers shown for your unpowered speakers to connect the other end of the 4-pin terminal block connector, and the right speaker cable to the R positive (+) and minus (-) terminals. Plug the terminal block connector into the SPEAKER OUTPUTS connector. 5. Tip: Use a silicone caulking material such as RTV adhesive to AC (mains) power...
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... range will likely be within 6 in the app. To connect to another system, refer to play and manage your presets. Using the System Playing music with the SoundTouch™ controller During the setup process, the SoundTouch™ controller was activated and a wireless connection was established. The number of the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter in the home may vary. Press and hold a preset to personalize it...
... range will likely be within 6 in the app. To connect to another system, refer to play and manage your presets. Using the System Playing music with the SoundTouch™ controller During the setup process, the SoundTouch™ controller was activated and a wireless connection was established. The number of the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter in the home may vary. Press and hold a preset to personalize it...
Owner's Guide
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... of a button on the SoundTouch™ controller (about 2 seconds). English - 21 Personalizing your Presets How presets work You can personalize six presets to your favorite streaming music services, stations, playlists, artists, albums, or songs from the SoundTouch™ controller. • If the preset source is your iTunes or Windows Media Player® music library, en- Stream music to the system using the app...
... of a button on the SoundTouch™ controller (about 2 seconds). English - 21 Personalizing your Presets How presets work You can personalize six presets to your favorite streaming music services, stations, playlists, artists, albums, or songs from the SoundTouch™ controller. • If the preset source is your iTunes or Windows Media Player® music library, en- Stream music to the system using the app...
Owner's Guide
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... the benefits of the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter, press and hold the Control button for the Wi-Fi indicator to turn from the drop-down list. 5. Open a browser and type: http://192.168.1.1 in Wi-Fi® network, and then connecting to your home Wi-Fi network. Advanced Features Alternate setup method Using this method you must add the system...
... the benefits of the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter, press and hold the Control button for the Wi-Fi indicator to turn from the drop-down list. 5. Open a browser and type: http://192.168.1.1 in Wi-Fi® network, and then connecting to your home Wi-Fi network. Advanced Features Alternate setup method Using this method you must add the system...
Owner's Guide
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.... • Try connecting to the network using an Ethernet cable. • Make sure the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter is plugged into the BoseLink INPUT connector. • Move the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter away from possible interference such as microwaves, cordless phones, metal cabinets, or other metal objects, etc. • Stop other audio or video streaming applications. • Ensure system is powered and connected to the...
.... • Try connecting to the network using an Ethernet cable. • Make sure the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter is plugged into the BoseLink INPUT connector. • Move the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter away from possible interference such as microwaves, cordless phones, metal cabinets, or other metal objects, etc. • Stop other audio or video streaming applications. • Ensure system is powered and connected to the...
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... speaker now plays, you are using a local volume control (VCA), turn it to the off position. • Lower the volume setting to see if the level returns to + and - to -. • Make sure the speaker cables are connected + to normal. This engages automatically if the amplifier overheats. Reconnect the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter. If the speaker still does not play , the problem may be sure no individual wires are connected...
... speaker now plays, you are using a local volume control (VCA), turn it to the off position. • Lower the volume setting to see if the level returns to + and - to -. • Make sure the speaker cables are connected + to normal. This engages automatically if the amplifier overheats. Reconnect the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter. If the speaker still does not play , the problem may be sure no individual wires are connected...
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... an AC (mains) outlet. The mono output mode feeds left and right channel audio to control the volume using a wall-mounted control. Used for connecting the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter to stereo (Switch A up) or mono (Switch A down). There is useful in the carton. Not used in the default configuration: Switch B Switch C Switch 6 Switch 7 Switch 8 Switch 9 Down Down Down Down Down Up Indicator BoseLink INPUT BoseLink OUTPUT The green indicator shows the operational state of the SoundTouch™ SA...
... an AC (mains) outlet. The mono output mode feeds left and right channel audio to control the volume using a wall-mounted control. Used for connecting the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter to stereo (Switch A up) or mono (Switch A down). There is useful in the carton. Not used in the default configuration: Switch B Switch C Switch 6 Switch 7 Switch 8 Switch 9 Down Down Down Down Down Up Indicator BoseLink INPUT BoseLink OUTPUT The green indicator shows the operational state of the SoundTouch™ SA...
Owner's Guide
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Appendices Appendix E: Using a desktop computer to connect to the network If you to do so. 34 - See "Installing the SoundTouch™ SA-4 amplifier" on page 13. BoseLink cable AC power cord USB cable Note: Connect the USB cable to the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter only when the app instructs you have the components in place, follow the procedures in this guide to connect to your network. When you...
Appendices Appendix E: Using a desktop computer to connect to the network If you to do so. 34 - See "Installing the SoundTouch™ SA-4 amplifier" on page 13. BoseLink cable AC power cord USB cable Note: Connect the USB cable to the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter only when the app instructs you have the components in place, follow the procedures in this guide to connect to your network. When you...