Bose LIFESTYLE RC-18S User's Manual
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1. Check the batteries to see if they need changing from the LIFESTYLE e Move the remote to see if the problem is simply system to RC 18S caused by dead spots in the building remote commands e f the above efforts do not solve the problem you may need to obtain a remote control extender cable e To request one by contacting Bose refer to the address list provided with your system Your system turns e Check to see if someone in the main room is on or off unexpectedly using the primary remote control in that way or other tuning e If not you may be experiencing a control con changes occur flict with another LIFESTYLE system near when no buttons on your home Changing the house codes in the the RC 18S remote primary and in the RC 18S remotes should have been pressed solve this problem e 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 17 Technical information Remote control range 65 ft 20 m Size 9 H x 2 2 W x 9 D 23 x 5 7 x 2 4 cm Weight 5 3 ounces 150 grams Battery type AAA or IEC LR3 1 5V batteries 4 Frequncy U S Canada 27 145 MHz EU other 40 685 MHz RF Field Strength lt 80dB V m 3 meters average Other room and stream scenarios 2 Bose 3 2e1 Series Il system Installed SA 2 extension expansion cable Bose link A cable l Bose 191 LIFESTYLE system 12. heard in the main room A To receive audio stream 1 instead set switch 5 down To set your RC 18S remote for other room use switches 6 9 Before you change them the RC 18S room switches are set for its use in Room B as shown in the table on page 16 If you use more than one RC 18S remote each one must have unique room switch settings to operate indepen dent of the others It must also match the room settings of any Bose link amplifiers you will control using the RC 188 in that room 15 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 O 12345 Now for the rewards 16 By following these instructions you can be sure your new RC 18S remote is set to work with your LIFESTYLE system And you can get set for wide area Bose quality audio performance Enjoy Troubleshooting Problem What to do No sound e Make sure the remote house code setting matches the house code setting in the primary remote e Make sure the remote room code setting is correct e f 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 Intermittent response
3. remote is designated for use Also switches between the local source inputs Local Turns the system on and selects the source 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 connected to the VCR input on media center 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 AE Gs Seek C Seek backward or forward to the next strong radio station 0 o Track Chapter Preset Channel Skip backward or forward to the next CD track DVD chapter radio preset or TV channel gt Select a CD track DVD chapter radio station or TV channel that corresponds to the numbers pressed QO 000 91910 Select a play mode g O Starts the disc player Pauses the disc player Stops the disc player Plays CD tracks out of order Press Shuffle again to cancel this mode 00OOU Repeat Repeats a whole CD or track DVD chapter or DVD title Press Repeat again to cancel the repeat mode Confirm and return Ent O Confirms the channel selection on ce
4. the main room Room A where your LIFESTYLE system is installed e Room switches in the primary remote control are always 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 Code Switch Setting ROOM A home theater system ROOM B Bose link amplifier and speakers DINING ROOM LIVING ROOM a Primary remote control Installed S Bose lin amplifier A cable Bose link A cable Bose speakers ROOM D installed speakers amp amplifier installed speakers amp amplifier installed speakers GUEST BATHROOM Installed S amplifier RC 18S RC 18S 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 receive Stream 2 instead see Other room and stream scenarios 2 on page 18 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 the pool outside assigned as Room H 11 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 power
5. 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 123456789 At the factory all RC 18S remotes are set with the same house code as your LIFESTYLE system Usually 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 18S 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 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
6. 8 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 e 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 18S Cc D E F G H l J K L M N O 19 BOSE Better sound through researcho 2004 Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham MA 01701 9168 USA 278130 AM Rev 00 CCM 000708
7. Bose LIFESTYLE RC 18S Remote Control Owner s Guide and Bose Link Expansion Overview Gu a del usuario y Bose Link Informaci n general de ampliaci n Notice d utilisation et pr sentation de la t l commande d expansion compatible avec un r seau Bose Link BOSE Thank you for choosing the RC 18S remote As the owner of a Bose LIFESTYLE RC 18S remote control you can enjoy a wide variety of new options with your LIFESTYLE Series Il DVD home entertainment system This remote is one of many Bose link compatible prod ucts designed to work with the LIFESTYLE 18 Series II or 28 Series Il 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 18S 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 for example The remote works with e Bose link compatible powered speakers e Bose link amplifiers with passive speakers e 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 it may allow you to connect a local sound source in that expansion room to further ex
8. e same area with those 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 18S 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 18S 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 18S remote and the SA 2 or SA 3 amplifier switches are set at the factory with 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 15 Deciding Where and How With a Series Il 3 2 1 or 3 2 1 GS system The 3 2e1 Series Il and 3e2e1 GS Series II DVD home entertainment systems are also Bose link compatible products designed to work with your LIFESTYLE system This
9. ed speakers For connecting an SA 1 amplifier see the instructions on page 13 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 18S remote control battery compartment For details refer to How to change the settings as needed on page 15 Some simple rules to keep it all straight 12 Whether you use just one or many RC 18S 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 18S remote with one exception If you want to use the RC 18S in the same room with the primary remote it must be set for use in Room A the same as the primary remote e f the RC 18S remote will be used with Bose link com patible products such as e with a Bose LIFESTYLE SA 2 or SA 3 amplifier and passive speakers the amplifier and remote must be set to the same room code e with a Bose 3e2e1 Series Il or 3e2e1 GS Series II system the remote and system must be set to the same room code e f the remote will be used with older non Bose link products e with Bose legacy speakers or systems purchased before 2004 only the remote needs a room code setting Set it as Room 0 e with a LIFESTYLE stereo amplifier SA 1
10. er 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 15 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 18S remote control the batteries may need to be changed English Preparing the Remote What each button does BOSE O ED a a Preset Volume Channel Styled after the primary remote which is packed with the media center the RC 18S 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
11. 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 eee LIFESTYLE 18 or 28 Series Il media center A a a Connecting 3 2 7 or 3e2e1 GS Series Il and LIFESTYLE Series II media centers 30201 or 3e2e1 GS Series II media center Bose link jack When the connections are completed you can operate either system using the RC 18S remote By pressing the Local button you tell the remote to control your 3e2e1 system For access to the more advanced features of the 3e2e1 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
12. 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 12 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 ampli fier solution such as a 3e2e1 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 con nected amplifier Then at the other end its 4 jack con nector allows you to connect more 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 18S 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 anoth
13. ream scenarios 00000 eee eee eee 10 How to make it happen 0 000 eee eee 11 Some simple rules to keep it all straight oo ooooomo o 12 Additional legacy product rules 2 000 0 cee eee 13 Make sure the house code settings Match o oooooooo 14 How to change the settings as needed 00 eee ee eee 15 First check the house code setting switches 1 4 15 To receive the same audio stream as the main room 15 To set your RC 18S remote for other room use switches 6 9 15 Keep the room codes consistent o o ooococoooooooooooo 16 Now for the rewardS 0 0000 eee ee 16 Troubleshooting cee eee eee 17 Technical information eses xs dee ex Oe a wa dials eG a 18 Log for remote switch settings and products 0 005 19 Note Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radio remote contro could void the users authority to operate this equipment 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 185 remote you can then use it for control in th
14. rtain TVs Last Returns to the previous TV channel if the TV supports this feature Using the remote to control other audio 10 Your RC 18S 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 Note With a CD changer connected to your LIFESTYLE system commands from the RC 18S remote will 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 the FM tuner at the same time to a multitude of rooms up to 15 in all So before you use an RC 18S remote control in that other 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 always goes to
15. tend your choice of audio Then use the RC 18S remote to control all of con nected sources regardless of where they re located Engineered to emit radio frequency signals that work through walls and floors the RC 18S can command sound from different floors of your residence too How it differs from your primary remote The RC 18S remote works as a complement to the primary remote that came with your LIFESTYLE Series II system This additional remote provides the control you need to listen to your system in other areas of your house Where to find Setting up your expansion products occcccooocccc ee 4 To get an additional room of Sound 0 00 cece 4 With a Bose SA 2 or SA 3 amplifier and speakers 4 With a Series Il 3e2e1 or 3e2e1 GS system oooooococoooocoo ooo 5 With older Bose products for expansion 2 00000s 6 To add more rooms of sound 1 2 2 2 cee ee 6 Getting the remote ready to use u nan ees 7 To install batteries 0 nnana annuau 7 What each button does saaana aan 8 System ON OFF silenced 000 00 eee eee eee 8 SElECT THE SOUPCE iii a deg One ee ke wai 8 Select an audio program 1 ee 9 Confirm and Return eaa a a E a aae aa eee 9 Using the remote to control other audio oocooococccnoo 10 Two streams two choices for YOU coocccoooo eee eee 10 Main room requirements 00000 0c eee 10 Other room and st
16. the RC 18S must be set to Room B so it matches the amplifier room setting Additional legacy product rules With a few special settings and operational limitations legacy Bose and other brand products can work with your LIFESTYLE 18 Series Il or 28 Series Il 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 Bose LIFESTYLE stereo amplifier SA 1 which is set to receive audio stream 2 keep the RC 18S remote set to receive audio stream 2 set the Protocol 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 Bose Wave radio a Wave radio CD Acoustimass 5 powered speakers or LIFESTYLE powered speakers set the RC 18S remote in that expansion room for Room O and to receive audio stream 2 if your expansion product includes a remote control the Wave radio for example set that remote to the maximum volume you want Then use the RC 18S remote to adjust the volume as needed 13 English Code Switch Setting Figure 3 Nine switches inside the battery compartment 14 Make sure the house code settings match For all of your secondary remote controls to work the house code in each must match
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