Bose SA-2 Stereo Amplifier User Manual
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1. 0 1 AC POWER AC power cord jack There is no on off switch on this product Power is applied when the power cord is installed and plugged into an AC mains receptacle 2 vca Local volume control connection jacks Allows you to control the volume in a room using a wall mounted control Contact your Bose dealer or call Bose Customer Service for informa tion on installing this feature See the contact list inside the back cover of this guide 3 SPEAKER OUTPUTS Left and right amplifier speaker outputs A 6 ohm minimum load is required To determine the correct speaker wire size see Wire recommendations on page 29 Introducing the SA 2 and SA 3 Stereo Amplifier ROOM CODE switches Microswitches for setting room code and amplifier advanced features For switches A B and C For switches 6 through 9 see see Setting Up Advanced Setting up the amplifier room Features on page 26 11 code on page 25 5 LED status indicator The green LED indicates the operational state of the amplifier See Powering up your system on page 22 AUX INPUT SA 3 only Left and right channel line inputs for a local audio device Bose link INPUT OUTPUT Nine pin DIN connectors used for connecting the amplifier to a Bose link network Input signals are passed through to the output jack to allow daisy chaining Setting Up Your Lifestyle Stereo Amplifier Identifying your system2. 23 Setup guidelines for additional rooms 23 Setting up remote controls for other rooms 24 Setting up the amplifier room code 25 Setting Up Advanced Features 26 Amplifier mode switches 26 Stereo mono output SA 3 26 Automatic detection of a local source SA 3 26 Single and supplemental amplifiers 26 Maintaining Your Lifestyle Stereo 27 Cleaning the amplifler inienn dae de e 27 Protecting outdoor Wiring 6 a aa mm 27 Troubleshootirig usua E eis anes de cia WEA QUERER SR UE UCM AR CAT UE Ae 27 Customer SerViC8 en a gare e DR CR aec x a dee Ae c TO Ree ate 28 2 8 see smesso EMERGERE ueber haa des RE Rn USE Fh 28 ACCOSSOF GS 20 dunt ua ped nate th tate doy a eee udis det Cbr ee Gel een VR Acn 28 Technical information sirina nse 0 ccc eR m mrs 29 For your records Record the model number serial number and purchase date The serial number is located on the bottom panel of your Lifest
3. Figure 4 Mounting methods hardware Your Lifestyle stereo amplifier can be placed on a shelf or mounted on a wall Figure 3 When placing the amplifier on a horizontal surface like a floor or shelf the amplifier s rubber feet provide stability and prevent scratches ONLY when mounting the amplifier on a wall remove the rubber feet and use the existing guide holes in the amplifier s enclosure for mounting hardware See Figure 4 for recom mended mounting methods and hardware When mounting the amplifier vertically or horizontally on a wall ALWAYS mount the amplifier in an orientation shown in Figure 3 Connector Connector panel up panel on the left Shelf placement Vertically mounted on wall Horizontally mounted on wall Wood wall Wallboard ze Is in 2 25 mm a 1 2 in 12 mm p 4 10 x 11 2 in M5 x 36 mm 4 10 x 2 in M5 x 75 mm 4 10 M5 3 4 1 9 cm minimum 3 s in 0 95 cm minimum ree To mark mounting hole locations remove the rubber feet hold the amplifier in position and mark the wall through the clearance holes in the housing Setting Up Your Lifestyle Stereo Amplifier Model AV 18 38 48 media center setup CAUTION Before making connections turn the Lifestyle system off and disconnect the media center from the AC mains power outlet DO NOT plug the amplifier into an outlet until you have comp
4. If any part of the product appears to be damaged do not attempt to use it Contact your authorized Bose dealer immediately or call Bose Customer Service Refer to the address list enclosed in the product packaging for correct phone numbers Europe 230V Australia 240V Contents of the shipping carton lt es UK Singapore 230V ER The Lifestyle stereo amplifier includes a 120V AC mains power powercord 8 to 9 pin P for use in the USA and Canada 027 or the appropriate 230 240V USA Canada DIN adapter 22 Bose link Acable power cord for international use SA 2 stereo SA 3 stereo amplifier amplifier d Note Use only the power cord supplied with your Lifestyle stereo amplifier If the power cord does not fit your power mains outlet DO NOT alter the plug in any way Contact Bose Customer Service for assistance 2 Note The Lifestyle stereo amplifier is designed for use with Bose non powered environmental speakers or Bose non powered accessory speakers ONLY Introducing the Lifestyle SA 2 and SA 3 Stereo Amplifier Connection panel features The connection panel includes the input output connections plus room code switches and amplifier LED status indicators Figure 2 dud connection panel HE ih th DLLLLILLLILLLLLLILLLILII BoseLink SPEAKER OUTPUT OUTPUTS T BoseLink 6Q MINIMUM INPUT i inimi ts
5. The Lifestyle stereo amplifier and additional remote come ready to be installed and used in a second room Room B This section provides placement and mounting instructions for the Lifestyle stereo amplifier Following this information you will find a section that describes how to set up the amplifier with your particular home entertainment system The set of instructions you need depends on whether you have a media center music center or multi room interface The product label on the bottom panel identifies the model you have For the AV 18 AV 38 or AV 48 media center see Model Model AV 18 38 48 media center setup on c ELSE page 11 media center For the AV 28 media center see Model AV 28 media center setup on page 13 e 2 For the multi room interface see Multi room interface setup on page 15 Multi room interface For the Model 20 music center see Model 20 music center setup on page 17 Model 20 music center For the Model 5 music center m Model 5 see Model 5 music center setup on page 19 music center 2 Note If you are planning to use this amplifier beyond a second room you will need to change some switch settings in the amplifier and remote See Setting Up Additional Rooms For Sound on page 23 Setting Up Your Lifestyle Stereo Amplifier Selecting a location for your Lifestyle stereo amplifier Your Lifesty
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7. Features Maintaining Your Lifestyle Stereo Amplifier Bose proprietary digital signal processing technology Built in digital volume control Thermal overload protection Protective rubber feet Power rating USA Canada 120V 50 60 Hz 220W SA 2 400W SA 3 International 220 240V 50 60 Hz 220W SA 2 400W SA 3 Input sensitivity 0 5 Vrms 1 kHz Signal to Noise ratio S N 90 dB SA 2 SA 3 Input output VCA volume control jack VCA volume control jack jacks S peaker left right outputs S peaker left right outputs Bose link input output AUX input Bose link input output Output wer 40W per channel minimum into 6 100W per channel minimum into continuous ave ohms from 30 to 15 kHz with no 6 Ohms from 30 to 15 kHz with more than 0 596 THD no more than 0 596 THD Dimensions 1414 W x 5 D x 3 H 1414 W x 5 D x 414 H 36 2 x 13 8 x 9 0 cm 36 2 cm x 13 8 cm x 10 7 cm Weight 7 6 lb 3 42 kg 11 0 Ib 4 95 kg Finish Black powdercoat Wire recommendations Length max Gauge 30 ft 9 m 18 0 75 mm 45 ft 14 m 16 1 7 mm 70 ft 21 m 14 2 0 mm 29 30 USA Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham MA 01701 9168 1 800 367 4008 Phone hours ET eastern time Weekdays 8 30 a m to 8 p m Saturdays 9 a m to 3 p m Canada Bose Ltd 1 35 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill Ontario L4B 1B3 1 800 465 2673 Phone hours
8. M Sa Tol US SENSOR 28 VIDEO INPUTS D des COMPOSITE S VIDEO ale j 1 V p N A E Jl E Qe ce e S to fz N AC POWER EI HEB D SERIAL A Y J n i 60 MINIMUM E Ec NL 2 N E INPUT OUTPUT 52 ONES J AUDIO OUTPUTS ov 8 to 9 pin lt DIN adapter 20 ft Bose link A cable 13 Setting Up Your Lifestyle Stereo Amplifier Figure 8 Remote microswitches Figure 9 Setting Zone 2 Protocol 14 Setting up the RC28S remote Your second remote is shipped from the factory already set up for Zone 2 To make sure that this remote will work with your home entertainment system do the following to check the house code setting 1 Remove the remote control battery cover and locate the microswitches Figure 8 2 Make sure that the house code settings switches 1 2 3 and 4 match the house code settings in your main room remote 3 Make sure switches 5 7 and 8 are up and switches 6 and 9 are down Note Refer to your Lifestyle system owner s guide for more information on operating your system in more than one room House code switches must match main room remote Setting the Zone 2 Protocol in your home entertainment system For the Lifestyle stereo amplifier to work properly with a Lifestyle media center you will need to set the Zone 2 Protocol to Legacy mode Figure 9 Turn on
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10. an RC 20 or RC 5 remote control make sure the remote control switch settings are correct If you are using a local volume control VCA turn it to the off position Volume suddenly decreases Lower the volume setting to see if the level returns to normal If so the sudden loss of volume was an inten tional action of the amplifier s overload protection feature This engages automatically if the volume is set too high and is overdriving the speakers Choosing a lower setting should ensure continuous even volume Zone 2 does not work at all If you are using a Lifestyle DVD system the stereo amplifier will not work unless Zone 2 Protocol in the system settings menu is set to Legacy For more Information consult your Lifestyle DVD system s owners guide Customer service For additional help in solving problems contact Bose Customer Service Refer to the address list enclosed in the product packaging for correct phone numbers Limited warranty Accessories 28 The Lifestyle stereo amplifier is covered by the Bose limited one year transferable warranty Details of the coverage are provided on the product registration card that came with the product Please fill out the information section of the card and mail it to Bose Failure to do so will not affect your warranty rights Bose link to Model 5 adapter cable PN 000000 Bose link 50 foot extension expansion cable PN 275475 050 Technical information
11. could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This product complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications Introducing the Lifestyle SA 2 and SA 3 Stereo Amplifier 5 Before you begll ssseoritincspteco EOT OREN OEE OANE wig dep beue REGE 5 Unpacking the carton osea Ru 5 Connection panel features 6 Setting Up Your Lifestyle Stereo Amplifier ots cer cae xS RR Ra PETER I QUE ME 8 Identifying yoursystem mm rem 8 Selecting a location for your Lifestyle stereo 9 Mounting your Lifestyle stereo 10 Model AV 18 38 48 media center setup 11 Model AV 28 media lt 13 Multi room interface setup 15 Model 20 music lt 17 Model 5 music lt 19 Connecting speakers to your Lifestyle stereo amplifier 21 Powering up yoursystem hmmm res 22 Setting Up Additional Rooms For Sound
12. system Press the HOUSE button to control all connected rooms as one The room indicators tell you what was selected by the ROOM or HOUSE button PRESET 4 KEYPAD TUNE cD O 2 AK qnas wo To are SEEK 9 ed PRESET 2 2 e E S 16 Setting Up Your Lifestyle Stereo Amplifier Model 20 music center setup CAUTION Before making connections turn the Lifestyle system off and disconnect the music center from the AC mains power outlet DO NOT plug the amplifier into an outlet until you have completed all other connections 1 Insert the 8 to 9 in DIN adapter into the SPEAKER ZONES 2 output jack on the rear panel of the music center Figure 12 Insert one end of the Bose link A cable into the 8 to 9 pin adapter Insert the other end of the Bose link A cable into the Bose link input jack on the rear panel of the Lifestyle stereo amplifier 4 Setthe ROOM CODE switches of the Lifestyle stereo amplifier to room E switch 7 up switches 6 8 and 9 down See Setting up the amplifier room code on page 25 Figure 12 Lifestyle stereo amplifier to Model 20 music center connections Lifestyle stereo amplifier rear panel Model 20 music center rear panel SPEAKER OUTPUTS AC POWER N 6Q MINIMUM Eva 8 to 9 pin AA DIN adapter 2 20 ft Bose link cable 17 Setting Up Your Lifestyle Ste
13. BoseLink AMO L L L a POWER OUTPUTS Or ooo _ ROOM LOCATE BRAA o6 3 60 MINIMUM eset ink CENTER R R R i se 2 BOSE CD os 8 to 9 pin DIN adapter 20 ft Bose link A cable 15 Setting Up Your Lifestyle Stereo Amplifier Setting up the Personal music center Systems that have a multi room interface are controlled by the Personal music center which requires no internal switch settings before it allows you to control more than one room of speakers However if you purchase a second Personal music center you must follow the procedure for setting up the Personal music center for the first time d Note Refer to your Lifestyle system owner s guide for more information on operating your system in more than one room Selecting other rooms with the Personal music center The Personal music center allows you to control up to four sets of Bose powered speakers placed in individual rooms These rooms are referred to as room A B C and D with room A being the primary room the one used for a one room system If two or more rooms are connected to your system the Personal music center displays ROOM and HOUSE buttons and room indicators A B C and or D Figure 11 shows a sample display for a two room system Figure 11 Press the ROOM button to control a single room or two or more rooms that share a source Sample display for a two room
14. C38S RC48 Remote OR Remote OR Personal Control Control Music Center Il Remote Room Code B ROOM A Home Theater Lifestyle system remote control Freespace 51 Switch settings A 3 speakers 251 speakers Single amp T IN 191 speakers Left Rig Surround Surro Supplemental IN e gt amp Switch settings A 3 Switch settings A 2 OUT Room code B LR Single amp IN Room code C LR BUT Room code C LR ia ht und Media Center Main Acoustimass Module Bose link Left Center Right 23 Setting Up Additional Rooms For Sound Setting up remote controls for other rooms To set up the RC18S or RC38S remote 1 Remove the remote control battery cover and locate the microswitches Figure 19 2 Make sure that the house code settings switches 1 2 3 and 4 match the house code settings in your main room remote 3 This remote is shipped from the factory set for room B If this remote is used beyond a second room set switches 6 7 8 and 9 to the same room code as set in the Lifestyle stereo amplifier 2 Note Refer to your Lifestyle system owner s guide for more information on operating your system in more than one room Figure 19 Microswitch settings for Room 6 7 8 9 RC18S and RC38S B Down Down Down Up remotes Down Down Up Down D Down
15. Down Up Up E Down Up Down Down remote F Down Up Down Up G Down Up Up Down H Down Up Up Up Up Down Down Down Up Down Down Up Up Down Up Down Up Down Up Up Up Up Down Down Up Up Down Up 21 rmmG i Up Up Down To set up the Personal Music Center II Refer to the owner s guide included with the Personal music center Il for instructions on configuring this remote for other rooms 24 Setting Up Additional Rooms For Sound Setting up the amplifier room code The room code of the amplifier must match the room code of the remote used in the room where the speakers are installed Figure 20 Room code switches Amplifier room code settings Down Down Down Up Down Down Up Down Down Down Up Up Down Up Down Down Down Up Down Up Down Up Up Down Down Up Up Up Up Down Down Down Up Down Down Up Up Down Up Down Up Down Up Up Up Up Down Down Up Up Down Up 21 Up Up Up Down 25 Setting Up Advanced Features Amplifier mode switches The advanced features of the Lifestyle stereo amplifier are set up using microswitches A B and C Figure 21 The SA 3 has all three switches but the SA 2 has only switch C Figure 21 SA 3 Switch Position Function SA 2 a
16. The Bose Lifestyle SA 2 and SA 3 Stereo Amplifier Owner s Guide HEP E 4 amp WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose the product to rain or moisture WARNING The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and objects filled with liquids such as vases shall not be placed on the apparatus As with any electronic products use care not to spill liquids into any part of the system Liquids can cause a failure and or a fire hazard CAUTION AVIS RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ATTENTION POUR REDUIRE LE RISQUE DE DECHARGE ELECTRIQUE NE RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE OU PO NOT Aalen BACI L ARRI RE IL NE SE TROUVE L INT RIEURAUCUNE NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE PIECE POUVANT ETRE R PAR E PARL USAGER REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL S ADRESSER UN R PARATEUR COMP TENT These CAUTION marks are located on the enclosure of your product The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle as marked on the system is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance N instructions in this owner s guide The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of elect
17. ct packaging for correct phone numbers Problem What to do Neither speaker Make sure the Lifestyle media music center and the amplifier are plugged in and turned on plays Make sure the plugs are inserted fully and the outlets are in working order Be sure a music source is selected AM FM CD AUX etc If CD or AUX is selected check to be sure there is a CD in the player or the source connected to AUX is turned on If using a Model 20 music center make sure the audio input cable is inserted into SPEAKER ZONE 2 If using a Model 5 music center for home theater Lifestyle 12 or Lifestyle 8 systems make sure the amplifier audio input cable is plugged into the FIXED OUTPUT jacks on the music center Then the speaker PEL esie to the Acoustimass module should be connected to the piggyback jacks on the audio input cable Disconnect any headphones Make sure the remote control switch settings are correct Only one speaker plays Check the wires connected to the speaker that does not play Make sure the wires are in good condition and are firmly connected at both ends See Connecting speakers to your Lifestyle stereo amplifier on page 21 One speaker still does not play Disconnect the wires from that speaker and the amplifier Disconnect the other cable from its speaker and connect that end of the cable to the speaker that does not play If the speaker still does not play the prob lem is in the speaker If the sp
18. ctions or as marked on the product Avoid Power Lines Use extreme care when installing an outside antenna system to keep from touching power lines or circuits as contact with them may be fatal Do not install external antennas near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits nor where an antenna can fall into such circuits or power lines 20 Ground All Outdoor Antennas If an external antenna or cable system is connected to this product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded This will provide some protection against volt age surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 pro vides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and require ments for the ground electrode Refer to the antenna grounding illustration on this page Antenna grounding Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 Ground clamp Antenna discharge unit NEC Section 810 20 Grounding conductors NEC Section 810 21 Electric service equipment Ground clamps lt Power service grounding electrode system NEC ART 250 Part H Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to A
19. e point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manu facturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used e use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time to prevent damage to this product Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any Way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Do not attempt to service this product yourself Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards Please call Bose to be referred to an authorized service center near you To prevent risk of fire or electric shock avoid overloading wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience recep tacles Do not let objects or liquids enter the product as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock See product enclosure bottom for safety related markings Use Proper Power Sources Plug the product into a proper power source as described in the operating instru
20. eaker now plays continue checking for the source of the problem Disconnect the same cable from the amplifier Connect itto the other outputs on the amplifier If the speaker plays the problem is in the original cable that was connected to that speaker If the speaker does not play the problem is in that channel of the amplifier Right and left stereo channels are heard on the wrong speak ers Check the speaker cable connections to be sure the cable connected to the SPEAKER OUTPUTS L atthe amplifier are connected at the other end to the speaker on the left in your listening area Check the speaker cable connections to be sure the cable connected to the SPEAKER OUTPUTS R at the amplifier are connected at the other end to the speaker on the right in your listening area 27 Problem What to do Bass or treble is weak Check the speaker wire connections Make sure the wires are connected to and to See Connecting speakers to your Lifestyle stereo amplifier on page 21 Interference Make sure the speaker wires are firmly inserted in the terminals on the back of the speaker and on the amplifier rear panel Check to be sure no wires are touching across terminals See Connecting speakers to your Lifestyle stereo amplifier on page 21 Remote does not adjust the volume Be sure the 1 8 in 3 5 mm mini plug is firmly inserted in the SYSTEM CONTROL 2 jack Model 5 music center only If you are using
21. estyle stereo amplifier 1 Remove the remote control battery cover and locate the miniature switches Figure 15 2 Make sure that the house code settings switches 1 2 3 and 4 match those in your first remote 3 Slide switch 5 down off and 6 up on a Note Refer to your Lifestyle system owner s guide for more information on operating your system in more than one room Connecting speaker cable to SPEAKER OUTPUTS Setting Up Your Lifestyle Stereo Amplifier Connecting speakers to your Lifestyle stereo amplifier CAUTION DO NOT connect any make or model of powered speakers to the speaker outputs of the Lifestyle stereo amplifier Doing so may cause damage to the equipment CAUTION Make sure that the amplifier is disconnected from AC power before making speaker connections CAUTION The Lifestyle stereo amplifier requires a 6 ohm minimum load Speaker cord consists of two insulated wires One wire is usually marked striped collared or ribbed indicating that it should be connected to the positive terminal The plain wire should always be connected to the negative terminal For recommended wire sizes and lengths see Wire recommendations on page 29 1 Remove the terminal block connector from the SPEAKER OUTPUTS jack on the rear panel of the amplifier Connect the left speaker cord to the L positive and minus terminals of the 4 pin terminal block connector Connect the r
22. gure 14 2 Insertthe red RCA piggyback connector of the three foot audio input adapter cable into the R right FIXED OUTPUT jack Insert the white RCA piggyback connector into the L left FIXED OUTPUT jack Insert the 3 5 mm mini plug into the SYSTEM CONTROL 2 jack on the rear panel of the music center 3 Insertthe red RCA connector of the Acoustimass module cable into the red piggyback jack and the white RCA connector into the white piggyback jack 4 Plug one end of the 20 foot audio cable supplied into the free end of the three foot audio input adapter cable Plug the other end of the 20 foot audio cable into the Bose link input jack on the rear panel of the Lifestyle stereo amplifier Figure 14 Lifestyle stereo amplifier to Model 5 music center connections Lifestyle stereo amplifier rear panel BoseLink OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUTS SYSTEM CONTROL 2 Model 5 music center rear panel 3 5 mm mini plug e uc cL E e KON C ex ixed L an T cac CC outputs 20 ft Bose link A cable 3 ft audio input adapter available from Bose Acoustimass module cable 19 Setting Up Your Lifestyle Stereo Amplifier Figure 15 RC 5 remote switch settings 20 Setting up the RC 5 remote If your system uses a Model 5 music center you need to set up a second RC 5 remote con trol to operate your Lif
23. ight speaker cord to the R positive 4 and minus terminals of the 4 pin terminal block connector Plug the terminal block connector into the SPEAKER OUTPUTS jack Rear panel of Lifestyle stereo amplifier Positive wire marked with stripe Terminal block connector 21 Setting Up Your Lifestyle Stereo Amplifier Powering up your system CAUTION DO NOT plug the AC power cord into an AC mains outlet until all other connections are complete 1 Using the power cord included with your Lifestyle stereo amplifier firmly insert the small connector on one end of the power cord into the AC power jack on the rear panel of the amplifier Figure 17 2 Connect the power cord of the Lifestyle stereo amplifier and your Lifestyle music system to an AC mains outlet The status LED tells you the operational status of the amplifier 3 Select a music source with your Personal music center or your new remote control and adjust the volume to your liking Figure 17 Rear panel of Lifestyle stereo amplifier Connecting the power cord I BoseLink SPEAKE OUTPUT AC power cord Status LED LED activity Meaning Constant slow blinking Amplifier is off but plugged into an 1 sec on 3 secs off AC receptacle Constant slow blinking Amplifier is configured as a supple 1 sec on 5 secs off mental amplifier turned o
24. le stereo amplifier does not need to be situated close to either your Lifestyle system or the accessory speakers Consider the following guidelines when selecting a location for your amplifier CAUTION DO NOT mount the amplifier on surfaces that are not sturdy enough orthat have hazards concealed behind them such as electrical wiring or plumbing CAUTION The amplifier must be used indoors It is neither designed nor tested for use out doors in recreational vehicles or on boats Locate the amplifier indoors and within 8 feet 2 5 m of a power outlet Make sure that the amplifier is located within the reach of the supplied 20 foot audio input cable Place the amplifier in an area where the maximum ambient temperature is less than 104 F 45 For optimum performance place the amplifier in a well ventilated area DO NOT place the amplifier in a completely enclosed area If adequate ventilation is not provided the amplifier will automatically protect itself by reducing its volume level in order to limit its temperature DO NOT place the amplifier on any heat sensitive surface such as the finished surface of fine furniture Like all electrical equipment it generates some heat DO NOT use the amplifier in a damp location It is important to prevent moisture from getting into the unit Setting Up Your Lifestyle Stereo Amplifier Mounting your Lifestyle stereo amplifier Figure 3 Installation options
25. leted all other connections 1 Insert one end ofthe Bose link cable into the Bose link output jack on the rear panel of the media center Figure 5 2 Insert the other end of the Bose link A cable into the Bose link input jack on the rear panel of the Lifestyle stereo amplifier Figure 5 Lifestyle stereo amplifier to AV 18 38 48 media center connections Lifestyle stereo amplifier rear panel AV 18 38 48 media center rear panel Li SPEAKER OUTPUTS 1 Optical Optical Digita 1 ex AUX CBLSAT VCR IN OUT Audio OUT Audio IN 60 MINIMUM 20 ft Bose link A cable 11 Setting Up Your Lifestyle Stereo Amplifier Setting up RC18S2 and RC38S2 remotes Your additional remote is shipped from the factory already set up for a second room room B To make sure that this remote will work with your home entertainment system do the follow ing to check the house code setting 1 Remove the remote control battery cover and locate the microswitches Figure 6 2 Make sure that the house code settings switches 1 2 3 and 4 match the house code settings in your main room remote lt gt Note If this remote is to be used beyond a second room other switch settings will need to be changed See Setting Up Additional Rooms For Sound on page 23 Figure 6 House code switches Remote microswitches must match main room remote Check the e
26. m together using a single remote control 26 Cleaning the amplifier CAUTION Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning The amplifier which is designed only for indoor use may become dusty over time To clean the amplifier use only a soft dry cloth to remove dust from the outside of the enclosure You may use a brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner to clean the hard to reach areas DO NOT use any solvents chemicals or cleaning solutions containing alcohol ammonia or abrasives Protecting outdoor wiring Although some Bose speakers are designed and tested to stand up to outdoor weather con ditions the bare ends of the speaker wire can be affected by exposure to the elements This is especially true of salt water exposure You may use a silicone caulking material such as RTV adhesive to protect speaker wire con nections It is commonly available at hardware stores If you do use caulking apply it only after the wires are connected and the knobs tightened down Check the caulking annually and re apply as needed Troubleshooting If you have a problem operating your Lifestyle system after installing the Lifestyle stereo amplifier follow the guidelines below For additional help see the troubleshooting information in your system owner s guide If the problem still exists contact your Bose dealer to arrange for service or contact Bose Customer Service Refer to the address list enclosed in the prod u
27. n but plugged into an AC receptacle Continuously lit Amplifier is on and ready to produce sound Lit but rapidly flickering Amplifier is configured as a supple mental amplifier Blinking quickly Amplifier is receiving data com mands through the Bose link port 22 Setup guidelines for additional rooms If you have a Lifestyle 18 series II 28 series II 38 or 48 home entertainment system you can experience stereo sound in up to 14 other rooms using Lifestyle stereo amplifiers compati ble speaker systems and remote controls for the other rooms Remote controls for other rooms must be set to the same house code as the main room remote but each remote must be set to a different room code See Setting up remote con trols for other rooms on page 24 The Lifestyle amplifier and its remote control must be set to the same room code See Setting up the amplifier room code on page 25 When using more than one amplifier to power more than two speakers in a room Figure 18 room C all amplifiers must be set to the same room code Also one amplifier must be set to the single amp mode and all others must be set to the supplemental amp mode See Single and supplemental amplifiers on page 26 Figure 18 Sample installation of Lifestyle stereo amplifiers ROOM C Patio RC18S RC38S RC48 Remote OR Remote OR Personal Control Control Music Center II Remote Room Code C ROOM B Bedroom RC18S R
28. nd SA 3 A Down Mono output microswitches T Up Stereo output B Down Local source auto detect Off Up Local source auto detect On C Down Single amp Up Supplemental amp Factory setting Stereo or mono output SA 3 only The output of the SA 3 amplifier can be set to stereo switch A up factory setting or mono switch A down The mono output mode feeds left and right channel audio to both the left and right outputs This mode is useful in situations where a stereo output isn t feasible such as when outdoor speakers are used in a large area Automatic detection of a local source SA 3 only When a source is connected to the AUX INPUT jacks you can set the amplifier to detect when that source is turned on thereby automatically switching the amplifier from standby to on The amplifier is shipped with this feature turned off Forlocal source automatic detection set switch B up Single and supplemental amplifiers If you want to cover a large area such as an outdoor patio requiring more than one set of speakers you can install additional amplifiers See the setup for room C in Setup guidelines for additional rooms on page 23 Leave switch C down factory setting single amp mode on one amplifier and set switch C up supplemental amp mode on all other amplifiers Set the room code in all amplifiers to the same room code as in the remote control Now you can turn them all on and off change their volumes or mute the
29. reo Amplifier Setting up the RC 20 remote for Zone 2 If your system uses a Model 20 music center you need to set up a second RC 20 remote control to operate the ZONE 2 outputs 1 Remove the remote control battery cover and locate the miniature switches Figure 13 2 Make sure that the house code settings switches 1 2 3 and 4 match those in your first remote 3 Slide switch 5 down off and switches 6 and 8 up on 2 Note Refer to your Lifestyle system owner s guide for more information on operating your system in more than one room Figure 13 RC 20 remote Zone 2 Switch settings 18 Setting Up Your Lifestyle Stereo Amplifier Model 5 music center setup This setup requires a 3 ft audio input adapter cable Contact your Bose dealer or Bose Customer Service See the list of locations and phone numbers included in the shipping carton mE CAUTION Before making connections turn the Lifestyle system off and disconnect the music lt center from the AC mains power outlet DO NOT plug the amplifier into an outlet until you have completed all other connections CAUTION DO NOT connect the audio input cable for the Lifestyle stereo amplifier to the SPEAKERS A or SPEAKERS B outputs The amplifier is designed to work properly with the fixed output level available from the FIXED OUTPUT jacks 1 Disconnect the Acoustimass cable from the FIXED L and R outputs on the rear panel of the music center Fi
30. rical shock Class B emissions This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations CAUTION To prevent electric shock match the wide blade ofthe line cord plug to the wide slot ofthe AC mains receptacle Insert fully CAUTION This product is not designed for use in recreational vehicle or marine applications 4A WARNING No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus 2 Note The product label is located on the bottom of the product Please read this owner s guide 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 all of its advanced features Please save this owner s guide for future reference 2004 Bose Corporation No part of this work may be reproduced modified distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission All trademarks referenced herein are property of Bose Corporation All rights reserved Bose Acoustimass Lifestyle Personal and Wave are registered trademarks of Bose Corporation 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Read these instructions for all components before using this product Keep these instructions for future reference Heed all warnings on the product and in the owner s guide Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water or mois
31. rticle 820 40 of the NEC of USA that provides guidelines for proper grounding In particular it specifies that the cable ground shall be con nected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as is practical Information about products that generate electrical noise If applicable this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment gener ates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interfer ence to radio communications However this is no guarantee that inter ference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than the one to which the receiver is connected Consultthe dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Note Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radio remote control
32. ture Do not use this product near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement near a swimming pool or anywhere else that water or moisture are present Clean only with a dry cloth and as directed by Bose Corpora tion Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions To ensure reliable opera tion of the product and to protect it from overheating put the prod uct a position and location that will not interfere with its proper ventilation For example do not place the product on a bed sofa or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings Do not put it in a built in system such as a bookcase or a cabinet that may keep air from flowing through its ventilation openings Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or ground ing type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wider blade or third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit in your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and th
33. xpansion protocol setting in your system For the Lifestyle stereo amplifier to work properly with your home entertainment system the expansion protocol menu item must be set to Normal To verify this 1 Turn on your Lifestyle DVD home entertainment system and your TV Press the System button on your main room remote Select the Audio tab and navigate down to Expansion Protocol Verify that the setting Normal is selected If not select Normal now Press the Exit button on the remote m cuo 12 Setting Up Your Lifestyle Stereo Amplifier Model AV 28 media center setup CAUTION Before making connections turn the Lifestyle system off and disconnect the media center from the AC mains power outlet DO NOT plug the amplifier into an outlet until you have a A completed all other connections 1 Insert the 8 to 9 pin adapter into the SPEAKER ZONES 2 output jack on the rear panel of the media center Figure 7 Insert one end of the Bose link A cable into the 8 to 9 pin adapter Insert the other end of the Bose link A cable into the Bose link input jack on the rear panel of the Lifestyle stereo amplifier Figure 7 Lifestyle stereo amplifier to AV 28 media center connections Lifestyle stereo amplifier rear panel AV 28 media center rear panel DIGITAL DIGITAL Compose s VipEO AUDIO INPUTS Q VIDEO OUTPUTS og 52 BORD x
34. yle stereo amplifier Model SA2 SA3 Serial number Purchase date We suggest you keep your sales receipt and a copy of your product registration card together with this owner s guide Introducing the Lifestyle SA 2 and SA 3 Stereo Amplifier Before you begin Thank you for purchasing a Lifestyle SA 2 or SA 3 stereo amplifier The Lifestyle stereo amplifier provides you with a simple solution when you want to add Bose non powered environmental speakers or Bose non powered accessory speakers to your Lifestyle system Bose proprietary Integrated Signal Processing technology featured in the amplifier provides full rich stereo sound even when the speakers are playing at low volumes By using the Lifestyle stereo amplifier to expand your system you can enjoy Bose quality sound and Lifestyle system convenience in your yard patio swimming deck garage or utility room Unpacking the carton Figure 1 4A WARNING To avoid danger of suffocation keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children Carefully unpack the shipping carton Make sure the shipping carton for your Lifestyle stereo amplifier includes the parts identified in Figure 1 We recommend saving the packing materials You may need them later The original packing materials provide the safest way to transport this product d Note Locate the serial number on the bottom panel of the amplifier and write it in the appropri ate blank on page 3
35. your Lifestyle DVD system and your TV Press the Settings button on your main room remote control Scroll down the menu to System Setup and press the Enter button Scroll down the menu to the last item Zone 2 Protocol Press the right arrow remote button to change the protocol from Normal to Legacy mom Turn the system off and on again to ensure that the Zone 2 Protocol is reset to Legacy Zone 2 Protocol Setting Up Your Lifestyle Stereo Amplifier Multi room interface setup CAUTION Before making any connections turn the Lifestyle system off and disconnect the music center from the AC mains power outlet DO NOT plug the amplifier into an outlet until you have completed all other connections 1 Insert the 8 to 9 pin adapter into of the unused ROOM output jacks B C or D on the rear of the multi room interface Figure 10 2 Insert one end of the Bose link A cable into the 8 to 9 pin adapter Insert the other end of the Bose link A cable into the Bose link input jack on the rear panel of the Lifestyle stereo amplifier Figure 10 Lifestyle stereo amplifier to multi room interface connections Lifestyle stereo amplifier rear panel Multi room interface rear panel 6 AUDIO INPUT ms AUDIS OUTPUT RECORD ANTENNA AUX VIDEO 1 VIDEO2 TaPEIN ROOMB
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