Bose RC-38S User's Manual
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1. 21 Setting up your expansion products If you have purchased other Bose link compatible products you can pair them to work seamlessly with your new remote This allows you to command sound from your LIFESTYLE system in an entirely different part of your home To get an additional room of sound It takes only a few steps to set up one additional room of sound with Bose products With batteries installed in the RC 38S remote you can use it to control these additional products With a Bose SA 2 or SA 3 amplifier and speakers 1 Arrange and connect the speakers and amplifier as instructed in the amplifier owner s guide A Bose link A cable is supplied with the amplifier only 2 Check the room setting on the amplifier as instructed in the owner s guide that came with it This setting must be different from the main room remote 3 Check the switch settings inside the battery compart ment of the RC 38S remote These include House code switches 1 4 Must match the main room remote control house code setting Audio stream switch 5 May be set like that of the main room remote or be set to receive a different audio stream instead Set switch 5 in the RC 38S accordingly Room setting switches 6 9 These must be differ ent from the main room remote and identical to the room settings in the amplifier D Note Your RC 38S remote and the SA 2 or SA 3 amplifier switches are set at the factory wit2. DVD chapter radio preset or TV channel Preset Track apir Volume reset annel Channel i Skip backward or forward to the Select a CD track DVD chapter radio station or TV channel that corresponds to the numbers pressed Starts the disc player Pauses the disc player gt CG Stops the disc player Plays CD tracks out of order Press Shuffle again to cancel this mode t Repeats a whole CD or track DVD chapter or DVD title Press Repeat again to cancel the repeat mode English Preparing the Remote Confirm and return Enter BOSE O Last 10 Rating O Encore Playlist Whole CD Confirms the channel selection on certain TVs Returns to the previous TV channel if the TV supports this feature uMusic intelligent playback system Selects the uMusic intelligent playback system mode of stored CD play Overrides other stored CD modes Available with LIFESTYLE 38 and 48 systems only Applies a negative or positive Em rating to the stored music playing Immediately moves to a new track if a negative rating is applied To make sure that your voting is affecting the appropriate preset press the Stored button then the number of the desired preset whenever you listen to the uMusic intelligent playback system Queues up and plays stored music that most closely matches the style of the current track Plays the
3. How to change the settings as needed Use a fine pointed pen or other small tool to move each switch to its new position First check the house code setting switches 1 4 Make sure that the first four switches on the left as you face them match the house code settings in your primary remote For more details on these switches refer to the Operation Guide provided with your system To receive the same audio stream as the main room Switch 5 the middle switch in the row is set currently to receive audio stream 2 which is different from the stream heard in the main room A To receive audio stream 1 instead set switch 5 down To set your RC 38S remote for other room use switches 6 9 Before you change them the RC 38S room switches are set for its use in Room B as shown in the table on page 18 If you use more than one RC 38S remote each one must have unique room switch settings to operate indepen dently of the others It must also match the room settings of any Bose link amplifiers you will control using the RC 38S in that room 17 Code Switch Setting Keep the room codes consistent Use one of the codes shown in the chart below for each room where a remote will be used You may also use the log on the inside back cover of this guide to note the room and audio stream assignments for multiple rooms and remotes Room Room A Now for the rewards 18 By following these instructions you can be sur
4. Select the Source 2 0 0 0 cee 8 Select an audio program 0 0 eee es 9 Select a play mode sos rore cep puiain eia E ee 9 Confirm and return s erdeina naani cee ee 10 uMusic intelligent playback system 020 0 eee 10 Audio PossibilitieS 25 2 225 secs oetk Roatan eed oe ta a eee ees 11 Using the remote to control other audio 00 0 eee 11 Two streams two choices for you 002000e eee eee 11 Main room requirements 000 cece ees 11 Other room and stream scenarios 200 000 11 How to make it happen 00 00 eee eee ee 13 Code Switch Setting 00 000 eee 14 Some simple rules to keep it all straight 0 0 005 14 Additional legacy product rules 0 00 e eee eee 15 Make sure the house code settings match 16 How to change the settings as needed 2 4 17 First check the house code setting switches 1 4 17 To receive the same audio stream as the main room 17 To set your RC 38S remote for other room use Switches 6 9 000 cece eee 17 Keep the room codes consistent 000000ee eee 18 Now for the rewards iaia Trese ouar dae Pee eae hee 18 Reference ceils cds foe yeh ec N A et sa egos Sue cn Eu A ha wee 19 Technical information 0000 00 eee eee 19 Troubleshooting 3 5 sce sets k oh eae ee ta Ba Y 20 Log for remote switch settings and products
5. Bose LIFESTYLE RC 38S Remote Control Owner s Guide and Bose Link Expansion Overview Thank you for choosing the RC 38S remote As the owner of a Bose LIFESTYLE RC 38S remote control you can enjoy a wide variety of new options with your LIFESTYLE DVD home entertainment system This remote is one of many Bose link compatible prod ucts designed to work with the LIFESTYLE 38 or 48 systems Built in compatibility makes this additional remote useful in any area of your home wherever you want to hear Bose quality sound from your system Where to use this expansion remote Using the RC 38S remote in another room you can turn your LIFESTYLE system on and tune in audio from the the media center located in the main room You can even select a different sound source changing from CD to FM radio or access the uMusic intelligent playback system The remote works with Bose link compatible powered speakers e Bose link amplifiers with passive speakers e Certain other stereo amplifiers By using one of the expansion room solutions above you can enjoy LIFESTYLE system sound in another area of your house Depending on which expansion product you choose you may be able to connect a local sound source in that expansion room to further extend your choice of audio You may then use the RC 38S remote to access all connected sources regardless of where they re located Engineered to emit radio frequency signal
6. at each button does BOSE Gp ap a Track apler Volume reset annel Styled after the primary remote which is packed with the media center the RC 38S remote has similar buttons System ON OFF silenced Turns the system on and off Selects the source last used Mutes the volume for all connected speakers main and in other rooms Mutes or unmutes the volume in the current room Select the source Selects the audio source located in the room where the remote is designated for use Also switches between the local source inputs Local Turns the system on and selects the source Ge connected to the TV input on the media center Turns the system on and selects the source connected to the CBL SAT input on the media center Turns the system on and selects the source Way connected to the VCR input on the media center Turns the system on and selects the uMusic intelligent playback system mode of stored CD play Overrides other stored CD modes Turns the system on and selects the built in disc player as source co Turns the system on and selects the built in FM AM radio tuner set to the station last selected Switches between FM and AM when the radio is on Ca Turns the system on and selects an AUX source connected to the media center Preparing the Remote Select an audio program Ca Seek Seek backward or forward to the BOSE next strong radio station e Pirs next CD track
7. e your new RC 38S remote is set to work with your LIFESTYLE system And you can get ready for wide area Bose quality audio performance Enjoy Technical information Remote control range 65 ft 20 m Size 9 1 H x 2 2 W x 0 9 D 23 cm x 5 7 cm x 2 4 cm Weight 5 6 oz 160 G Battery type AAA or IEC LR3 1 5V batteries 4 Frequency U S Canada 27 145 MHz EU other 40 685 MHz RF Field Strength lt 80dBuV m 3 meters average Other room and stream scenarios 2 Bose 3 2e1 Series II system Bose 191 installed speakers Bose link Extension Bose link Expansion A cable speakers SA 2 amplifier SA 3 amplifier 19 Troubleshooting Problem No sound Intermittent response from the LIFESTYLE system to RC 38S remote commands Your system turns on or off unexpectedly or other tuning changes occur when no buttons on the RC 38S remote have been pressed 20 What to do Make sure the house code setting of the RC 38S remote control matches the house code setting of the primary remote Make sure the remote room code setting is correct If used in a room where a Bose amplifier is located make sure e the remote and amplifier room codes match e the indicator on the amplifier is lit to show it is working Check the batteries to see if they need changing Move the remote to see if the problem is simply caused by dead spots in the building If the above ac
8. em presets at the same time to a multitude of rooms up to 15 in all So before you use an RC 38S remote control in another room you can plan how you want the audio assigned Main room requirements To simplify your choices some LIFESTYLE system assignments are fixed and do not vary These include e Stream 1 audio is the only stream available in the main room Room A where your LIFESTYLE system is installed e Room switches in the primary remote control must always be set for use in Room A Other room and stream scenarios It is possible for a total of 15 rooms A O to have Bose link products installed Here are some other rooms where the Stream 1 audio might be appreciated if Room A is your living room 11 English Audio Possibilities ROOM B Bose link ROOM A home theater system amplifier and speakers iL DINING ROOM control be B oeoo PA Installed SA 2 amplifier Media Center 3000 Ogi aoee gig control Bose link A cable Installed SA 2 Samplers speakers ROOM D ROOM C installed installed speakers speakers amp amplifier amp amplifier installed speakers GUEST BATHROOM Ld RC 38S RC 38S remote control remote control e Dining area assigned as Room B e Guest Bathroom assigned as Room C e Hallway to the front door assigned as Room D In this case here are some rooms you might want to have
9. emote to control your 3e2e1 system For access to the more advanced features of the 3e2 1 system however be sure to use the remote that came with it With older Bose products for expansion Some other Bose products which you may already own can also connect to your LIFESTYLE system However if the product you add is not Bose link compatible you are limited to expanding your system to one additional room How you make this connection will depend on the type of product you have It could be e powered speakers such as an Acoustimass 5 powered speaker system e an earlier system such as a 3e2e1 Series system a Wave radio or Wave radio CD e indoor or outdoor speakers connected to a Bose SA 1 amplifier For details refer to Some simple rules to keep it all straight on page 14 For more information on compatibility and cables please contact Bose Refer to the address list provided with your LIFESTYLE system To add more rooms of sound To set up Bose link products in multiple rooms you can connect Bose SA 2 and SA 3 amplifiers in a daisy chain arrangement To include more than one non amplifier solution such as a 3e2 1 or Wave product you need the 50 foot Extension Expansion cable from Bose This cable connects to the Bose link jack on your system media center or to the pass through jack on the last connected amplifier Then at the other end its 4 jack connector allows you to connect m
10. ers the amplifier and remote must be set to the same room code e with a 3e2 1 Series Il or 3e2 1 GS Series Il system the remote and system must be set to the same room code e f the remote will be used with older Bose products e with Bose legacy speakers or systems purchased before 2004 only the remote needs a room code setting Set it as Room O e with a LIFESTYLE stereo amplifier SA 1 the RC 38S must be set to Room B so it matches the amplifier room setting 14 Additional legacy product rules With a few special settings and operational limitations legacy Bose and other brand products can work with your LIFESTYLE 38 or 48 DVD home entertainment system They may pre date the Bose link system of multi room expansion but older speakers and systems can still benefit from its flexibility for renewed performance Please note the special rules that apply below e To use a LIFESTYLE stereo amplifier SA 1 which is set to receive audio stream 2 keep the RC 38S remote set to receive audio stream 2 set the Protoco option under the Media Center feature in the System menu to Legacy Refer to your system Operation Guide for details on making System menu changes e To use a Wave radio a Wave radio CD Acoustimass 5 powered speakers or LIFESTYLE powered speakers set the RC 38S remote in that expansion room for Room O and to receive audio stream 2 if your expansion product incl
11. h identical house codes with switch 5 set to command audio stream 2 and with room switches set for use in Room B 4 If your amplifier and remote switches do not match refer to How to change the settings as needed on page 17 Deciding Where and How With a 3 2 7 or 3 2 1 GS Series II system The 3e2 1 Series Il and 3e2 1 GS Series II DVD home entertainment systems are also Bose link compatible products designed to work with your LIFESTYLE system This gives you the choice of listening to any of the 3e2 1 system sound sources or to audio stream 1 or 2 of the LIFESTYLE system All it requires is that the two systems be connected This connection requires use of a Bose link B cable If you do not yet own one you can purchase this cable by requesting Part Number 273619 from your authorized Bose dealer Or to contact Bose directly refer to the address list included in the carton with your system This cable connects to the rear panel of both the 3e2e1 and LIFESTYLE system media centers as shown Figure 1 Use the Bose link jack for this connection Figure 1 Connecting 3e2 1 LIFESTYLE 38 or 48 media center or 3 2 7 GS 23 Series Il and Bose link jack LIFESTYLE media centers 3e2e1 or 3e2 1 GS Series Il Bose link jack media center When the connections are completed you can operate either system using the RC 38S remote By pressing the Local button you tell the r
12. ore products To purchase the Extension Expansion cable from your authorized Bose dealer ask for Part Number 275475 050 Or to contact Bose directly refer to the address list provided with your LIFESTYLE system Preparing the Remote Getting the remote ready to use You can use your RC 38S remote control as soon as the batteries are installed It is pre set at the factory for use outside the main room where your LIFESTYLE system is located in an area where another Bose system or speaker pair is set up Or you can use it as a secondary remote in the same room with the LIFESTYLE system instead To learn how to set switches inside the battery compartment for that purpose refer to How to change the settings as needed on page 17 To install batteries 1 Slide the battery cover off the back of the remote D Note You may notice the small switches just above the batteries inside the compartment These are the house code stream selection and room code switches explained on page 12 2 As you install the four supplied batteries match the polarity markings and on each one to markings inside the battery compartment Figure 2 Figure 2 Polarity marked on the batteries 3 Slide the battery cover back into place until it snaps closed D Note If you notice a decrease in the range or response of the RC 38S remote control the batteries may need to be changed English Preparing the Remote Wh
13. receive Stream 2 instead see Other room and stream scenarios 2 on page 19 e Kitchen assigned as Room E e Den next to kitchen assigned as Room F e 3 season porch off the kitchen assigned as Room G e Area around an outside pool assigned as Room H 12 Audio Possibilities You can assign a Bose link compatible device to rooms B through N Room O is reserved for non Bose amplifiers and legacy older Bose powered speakers For connecting an SA 1 amplifier see the instructions on page 15 How to make it happen First decide which rooms you want to group to receive the same audio stream Then adjust the room and stream set tings using the small switches inside the RC 38S remote control battery compartment For details refer to How to change the settings as needed on page 17 13 Some simple rules to keep it all straight Whether you use just one or many RC 38S remotes keep these guidelines in mind e Remote controls for other room use must be set with e the same house code as the primary remote e a different room code from the primary remote e a different room code from every other RC 38S remote with one exception If you want to use the RC 38S as an extra main room remote it must be set for use in Room A the same as the primary remote e f the RC 38S remote will be used with Bose link com patible products such as e with a LIFESTYLE SA 2 or SA 3 amplifier and pas sive speak
14. s that work through walls and floors the RC 38S can command sound from different floors of your residence too How it differs from your primary remote The RC 38S remote works as a complement to the primary remote that came with your LIFESTYLE system This additional remote provides the control you need to listen to your system in other areas of your house D Note Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radio remote control could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Where to find JATROGUCTION 25 2455 nei iA Sack aae aa anaE ta Doel as dette w raids e Boop Rina won Se 2 Thank you for choosing the RC 38S remote 00 05 2 Where to use this expansion remote 220000000 2 How it differs from your primary remote 0 2 Deciding Where and HOW 20 eee eee 4 Setting up your expansion products 2002 eee eee eee 4 To get an additional room of Sound 20 eee eae 4 With a Bose SA 2 or SA 3 amplifier and speakers 4 With a 3e2 1 or 3e2 1 GS Series Il system 5 With older Bose products for expansion 055 6 To add more rooms of Sound 220000 cece eee eee 6 Preparing the Remote 00 tees 7 Getting the remote ready to use 1 ees 7 To install batteries 0 2 2 0 0002 ee 7 What each button does 0 0c ee 8 System ON OFF silenced 00020 cece eee eee eee 8
15. tions do not solve the problem you may need to obtain a remote control antenna extender cable To request one from Bose refer to the address list provided with your system Check to see if someone in the main room is using the primary remote control e If not you may be experiencing a control conflict with another LIFESTYLE system near your home Changing the house codes in the primary and in the RC 38S remotes should solve this problem Refer to your system Operation Guide for details on when and how to change the house code and get your system to respond to the new code Log for remote switch settings and products Use the table below to list the Bose link products you add and note which e area of your house where you will use the remote room code you assign to it e audio stream you choose to receive in that area Floor amp Room Audio Remote Product Location Code Stream Type in the Room A 1 Primary LIFESTYLE system B RC 38S Cc D E F G H l J K L M N 0 21 AFM BE Better sound through researche 2004 Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham MA 01701 9168 USA 278399 001 ENGvo AM Rev 00 CCM 000708
16. tracks from a specific CD when it is pressed just before pressing the number keys for that stored CD Plays all the tracks if any assigned to a playlist Can be used with additional play modes like Encore To add a Stored track to a playlist press and hold the Playlist button Skips from the track currently playing to the first track on the CD of origin and plays that CD from beginning to end Using the remote to control other audio Your RC 38S remote is capable of working with other audio components connected to your LIFESTYLE sys tem media center While it cannot turn these components on or off it can change the volume start or stop play and control other basic operation Try it and see gt Note With a CD changer connected to your LIFESTYLE system commands from the RC 38S remote can affect the current CD but cannot change to another CD Two streams two choices for you When you set up speakers in another room you have some choices for what those speakers will play Your LIFESTYLE system provides an exciting set of options for you by offering two independent audio streams So even when you are in the other room you can choose to listen to whatever is playing in the main room or to another audio source that s part of the system Two streams are simply the means to these added choices They can carry audio from the same source or from two sources like the CD player and FM tuner or even two uMusic syst
17. udes a remote control the Wave radio for example set that remote to the maximum volume you want Then use the RC 38S remote to adjust the volume as needed e To use a LIFESTYLE stereo amplifier SA 1 or Acoustimass 5 powered speakers you need a legacy variable speaker adapter Part Number 278894 103 15 English Code Switch Setting Figure 3 Nine switches inside the battery compartment 16 Make sure the house code settings match For all of your secondary remote controls to work the house code in each must match the one in your primary remote The first four switches define the house code and estab lish which media center the remote can control House code switches At the factory RC 38S remotes are set with the same house code as your LIFESTYLE system Unless you ve changed house codes you do not need to change these first four switches However in the case of a house code conflict with another nearby LIFESTYLE system you can change the house code in the primary remote to resolve the conflict If you ever use this option the changed house code must be applied to any expansion remote controls used with this system too At the factory each RC 38S remote has its remaining switches set e To receive audio stream 2 switch 5 e To be used in Room B switches 6 9 To check the settings in your new remote remove the battery cover to see the small switches just above the batteries
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