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    Owner's Guide[...]

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    Safety 2 - English Please take the time to follow the instructions in this owner's guide carefully . It will help you set up and operate your system properly and enjoy its advanced features. Please save this guide for future reference. All Bose products must be used in accordance with local, state, federal, and industry regulations. The lightn[...]

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    Safety English - 3 Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water or moisture. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer ’s instructions. 8. Do[...]

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    Safety 4 - English Names and Contents of T oxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements T oxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Part Name Lead (Pb) Mercury (Hg) Cadmium (Cd) Hexavalent (CR(VI)) Polybrominated Biphenyl (PBB) Polybrominated diphenylether (PBDE) PCBs X O O O O O Metal parts X O O O O O Plastic parts O O O O O O Speakers X O O O O O Ca[...]

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    English - 5 Introducing SoundTouch ™ from Bose ® Key Benefits ................................................................................................ 7 Introduction About y our SoundTouch ™ SA-4 ampl ifier ..................................................... 8 System features ........................................................[...]

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    6 - English Personalizing your Presets How presets work .............................................................................................. 23 What y ou need to know ............................................................................. 23 Playing a preset ...........................................................................[...]

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    English - 7 With SoundT ouch ™ , you can stream Internet radio, music services, and your music library . If you have Wi-Fi ® at home, you’re r eady to enjoy your favorite music in any room or outdoor space that you want. Key Benefits • Enjoy wireless access to Internet radio, music services, and your music library . • Stream your fa[...]

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    8 - English About y our SoundTouch ™ SA-4 ampl ifier The SoundT ouch ™ SA-4 amplifier is an elegant way to deliver high-quality sound into any room or outdoor space str eamed wirelessly over your home Wi-Fi ® network. Use the free SoundT ouch ™ app to set up and control your system. See “Adding the system to your Wi-Fi ® network” on p[...]

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    English - 9 Unpacking the system Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts ar e included. Note: Do not connect any cables to the system until after you have launched the SoundT ouch ™ app. See “Connecting the system to your home Wi-Fi ® network” on page 11. SoundT ouch ™ controller SoundT ouch ™ wireless adapter A[...]

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    Setting up the System 10 - English Adding the system to y our Wi-Fi ® network Tip: A laptop is the preferred method for connecting to the network. If you must use a desktop computer , see “Appendix D: Using a desktop computer to connect to the network” on page 33. Before you can use SoundT ouch ™ you must install the SoundT ouch ™ app onto[...]

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    Setting up the System English - 11 Connecting the system to y our home Wi-Fi ® network 1. Launch the app by double-clicking the SoundT ouch ™ app icon. The first time the app launches, it guides you through setting up the system on your Wi-Fi network. The app instructs you to connect the system. 2. Place the SA-4 amplifier on a sturdy surface,[...]

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    Setting up the System 12 - English 6. When prompted by the app, plug the small end of the USB cable into the SETUP A connector on the SoundT ouch ™ wireless adapter . SoundT ouch ™ wireless adapter SETUP A connector 7. Plug the lar ger end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer . When the SoundT ouch ™ app detects your system, the [...]

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    Setting up the System English - 13 Instal l ing the SoundTouch ™ SA-4 ampl ifier Locate the SA-4 amplifier indoors, close to an AC (mains) power outlet. It does not need to be close to your speakers. The SoundT ouch ™ SA-4 amplifier weighs 11 lbs (5 kg). It can be placed on a floor , on a shelf, or mounted on a wall. See page 30 for wall mo[...]

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    Setting up the System 14 - English Connecting speakers to the SA-4 ampl ifier CAUTIONS: • Use only unpowered speakers. DO NOT connect any make or model of powered speakers. Doing so may cause damage to the equipment. • The SoundT ouch ™ SA-4 amplifier requir es a 6-ohm minimum load. Speaker cables consist of two insulated wires. Often[...]

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    English - 15 Controll ing the System using the App 5. Follow the operating instructions for your unpowered speakers to connect the other end of the cables to the speakers. Make sure to connect the marked wires to the positive terminals. 6. Install the speakers in their permanent location. 7. Reconnect the SA-4 amplifier to AC (mains) power . Tip: [...]

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    Controll ing the System using the App 16 - English Downloading the app for y our mobile device Bose ® offers a fr ee mobile version of the SoundT ouch ™ app so you can control the system from your smartphone or tablet. T o install the app for your smartphone or tablet: • For iOS users: download the SoundT ouch ™ controller app fr om the A[...]

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    English - 17 Playing music with the SoundTouch ™ control ler During the app set up process, the SoundT ouch ™ controller was activated and a wireless connection was established. Y ou can use the SoundT ouch ™ controller to play and manage your presets. Note: The SoundT ouch ™ controller must be within 70 feet (21 m) of the SoundT ouch ™ w[...]

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    Using the System 18 - English Wall mounting the SoundTouch ™ controller WARNING : The w all mount bracket contains magnetic material. Please contact your ph ysician if you hav e any q uestions whether this might affect the operation of y our implantable medical device. Follow these instructions to wall mount your SoundT ouch ™ controller . Use [...]

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    Using the System English - 19 Playing an AirPlay stream In addition to playing content from Internet radio, music services, and your music library , you can also stream audio fr om an AirPlay device on the same Wi-Fi ® network. 1. Start a music app on your AirPlay device. Tip: Adjust the v olume on the AirPlay device to 75 per cent of maximum to e[...]

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    Using the System 20 - English SoundTouch™ wireless adapter Wi-Fi ® status indicator The SoundT ouch ™ wireless adapter is power ed by the SA-4 amplifier . The Wi-Fi status indicator is located on the back panel. SoundT ouch ™ wireless adapter Wi-Fi status indicator Indicator activity System status Blinking white Connecting to Wi-Fi network [...]

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    English - 21 Alternate setup method Using this method you can set up your SoundT ouch ™ system by first joining its own built-in Wi-Fi ® network, and then connecting to your home Wi-Fi network. 1. On the back of the SoundT ouch ™ wireless adapter , press and hold the Contr ol button for 2-6 seconds. 2. When the Wi-Fi status indicator blinks a[...]

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    Advanced Features 22 - English Disable/enable W i-Fi ® capabil ity The SoundT ouch ™ wireless adapter has built-in Wi-Fi capability that enables it to wirelessly connect to your home Wi-Fi network. The Wi-Fi capability is disabled when the SoundT ouch wireless adapter is placed in the Power Saving mode. Power Saving mode The SoundT ouch ™ wire[...]

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    English - 23 How presets work Y ou can personalize six presets to your favorite str eaming music services, stations, playlists, artists, albums, or songs from your music library . Y ou can access your music at any time with a simple touch of a button on the SoundT ouch ™ controller . Tip: Y ou can also access your presets using the SoundT ouch ?[...]

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    24 - English Adding a W i-Fi ® network If your network information has changed, or to connect your system to another network, you must add the new network information in the app and then connect the system. 1. Launch the SoundT ouch ™ app. 2. Click EXPLORE > SETTINGS > Systems . 3. Select the system. 4. Click CONNECT TO A WI-FI NETWORK . 5[...]

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    Care and Maintenance English - 25 Problem What to do Neither speaker plays • Make sur e the amplifier is connected to AC (mains) power . • Make sur e the plug is inserted fully and the AC (mains) power outlet is powered. • Make sur e content is selected via the SoundT ouch ™ app. • Disconnect the SoundT ouch ™ wireless adap[...]

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    Care and Maintenance 26 - English Cleaning CAUTION: Disconnect the power cord fr om the AC (mains) power outlet before cleaning. T o clean the SA-4 amplifier , use only a soft, dry cloth to remove dust from the outside of the enclosure. Y ou may use a brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner to clean the hard-to-r each areas. DO NOT use any solvents, [...]

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    English - 27 SoundTouch ™ SA-4 Ampl ifier Features • Bose ® proprietary digital signal pr ocessing technology • Built-in digital volume control • Thermal overload protection Dimensions and Weight • 14¼ in. wide x 5½ in. deep x 4¼ in. high (36.2 cm x 14.0 cm x 10.8 cm) • 11.0 lb (5 kg) Power rating • USA/Canada: [...]

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    Technical Information 28 - English SoundTouch ™ wireless adapter Dimensions and weight • 2½ in. wide x 9 ⅜ in. long x 2 in. high (6.4 cm x 23.8 cm x 5.1 cm) • 12.0 oz (.34 kg) Temperature range 32° F to 104° F (0° C to 40° C) SoundTouch™ control ler Dimensions and weight • 4 ⅛ in. diameter x 1 ⅛ in. high (10.5 cm x 2.8[...]

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    English - 29 Appendix A: SA-4 ampl ifier connector panel BoseLink OUTPUT connector AC POWER VCA SPEAKER OUTPUTS ROOM CODE switches BoseLink INPUT connector Status indicator Connector Description AC POWER AC power cord connector . Power is applied when the power cord is inserted and plugged into an AC (mains) outlet. There is no on/of f switch on t[...]

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    30 - English Appendix B: W al l mounting the SoundTouch™ SA-4 ampl ifier V ertical orientation Connector panel is facing left. Horizontal orientation Connector panel is facing up. Follow these instructions to wall mount your SoundT ouch TM SA-4 amplifier . Install either vertically with the connector panel facing left, or horizontally with the [...]

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    Appendices English - 31 Note: Mounting har dware must be purchased separately . If the mounting hardwar e instructions differ from these instructions, follow the mounting hardwar e instructions. • W ood Mounting : Mount to 1 in. (25.4 mm) or thicker wood. Drill pilot hole with a ³/ 32 in. (2.38 mm) drill. Use (4) #10 x 1½ in. (M5 x 38 mm) pan-h[...]

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    Appendices 32 - English Appendix C: W al l mounting the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter V ertical orientation Connector panel is facing left. Horizontal orientation Connector panel is facing up. Follow these instructions to wall mount your SoundT ouch ™ wireless adapter . Install either vertically with the connector panel facing left, or horizonta[...]

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    Appendices English - 33 Appendix D: Using a desktop computer to connect to the network If you have a desktop computer , temporarily move the SA-4 amplifier near the computer to set up the network connection. The diagram below shows how to temporarily set up your SA-4 amplifier and SoundT ouch ™ wireless adapter near your desktop computer . Once[...]

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