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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. constitute a risk of electrical shock.
Safety Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. 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.
Contents Introducing SoundTouch™ from Bose ® Key Benefits ....................Introduction About your SoundTouch™ SA-4 amplifier ............. System features ..................Setting up the System Unpacking the system ..................Adding the system to your Wi-Fi ® network ........... Installing the SoundTouch™ app .............
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Contents Personalizing your Presets How presets work ....................23 What you need to know ................23 Playing a preset ....................23 Presets with the SoundTouch™ controller ............ 23 To set a preset .................... 23 To change a preset ..................23 Care and Maintenance Adding a Wi-Fi ®...
Introducing SoundTouch™ from Bose ® With SoundTouch ™ , you can stream Internet radio, music services, and your music library. If you have Wi-Fi at home, you’re ready to enjoy your favorite music in any ® room or outdoor space that you want.
Easily connects to your choice of speakers for powerful sound anywhere around your home – even connects to outdoor speakers. (Although the amplifier itself must remain inside and dry.) Bose ® patented signal processing automatically adjusts the tonal balance, enabling full, rich lows at nearly all listening levels.
Contact Bose customer service for assistance. Note: If part of the system is damaged, do not use it. Contact your authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service. Please refer to the contact list in ® the carton for contact information.
EXPLORE > SETTINGS > Systems > ADD SYSTEM to add another system. Installing the SoundTouch™ app From a computer that is on your Wi-Fi network, open a browser and go to: ® http://www.Bose.com/soundtouch_app Tip: If you want SoundTouch to play your iTunes or Windows Media Player ™...
Setting up the System Connecting the system to your home Wi-Fi ® network Launch the app by double-clicking the SoundTouch 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. Place the SA-4 amplifier on a sturdy surface, close to an AC (mains) power source.
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Setting up the System When prompted by the app, plug the small end of the USB cable into the SETUP A connector on the SoundTouch wireless adapter. ™ SoundTouch ™ wireless adapter SETUP A connector Plug the larger end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer. When the SoundTouch ™...
Setting up the System Installing the SoundTouch™ SA-4 amplifier Locate the SA-4 amplifier indoors, close to an AC (mains) power outlet. It does not need to be close to your speakers. The SoundTouch ™ SA-4 amplifier weighs 11 lbs (5 kg). It can be placed on a floor, on a shelf, or mounted on a wall.
Use a small, flat-head screwdriver to connect the left speaker cable to the L positive (+) and minus (–) terminals of the 4-pin terminal block connector, and the right speaker cable to the R positive (+) and minus (–) terminals. Bose 251 ® Environmental Speakers shown for illustration only.
Controlling the System using the App 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. Install the speakers in their permanent location. Reconnect the SA-4 amplifier to AC (mains) power.
Controlling the System using the App Downloading the app for your mobile device Bose ® offers a free mobile version of the SoundTouch ™ app so you can control the system from your smartphone or tablet. To install the app for your smartphone or tablet: For iOS users: download the SoundTouch controller app from the App Store.
Using the System Playing music with the SoundTouch™ controller During the app set up process, the SoundTouch controller was activated and a ™ wireless connection was established. You can use the SoundTouch ™ controller to play and manage your presets. Note: The SoundTouch ™...
Using the System Wall mounting the SoundTouch™ controller The wall mount bracket contains magnetic material. Please WARNING: contact your physician if you have any questions whether this might affect the operation of your implantable medical device. Follow these instructions to wall mount your SoundTouch controller.
Using the System Playing an AirPlay stream In addition to playing content from Internet radio, music services, and your music library, you can also stream audio from an AirPlay device on the same Wi-Fi ® network. Start a music app on your AirPlay device. Tip: Adjust the volume on the AirPlay device to 75 percent of maximum to ensure optimal volume control from the SA-4 amplifier system.
System on and connected to Wi-Fi network Solid amber System in setup mode (page 12 and page 24) Blinking slow amber Disconnected from Wi-Fi network Blinking fast amber Firmware error - call Bose service Networking disabled or system connected to Ethernet 20 - English...
When the Wi-Fi status indicator blinks amber once and lights solid amber, release the Control button. Wi-Fi status indicator Control button On your computer, tablet or smartphone, activate Wi-Fi and join the Bose SoundTouch Wi-Fi network. ® ™ Note: It may take several moments for the network to appear on your device.
Advanced Features Disable/enable Wi-Fi capability ® The SoundTouch 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 SoundTouch wireless adapter is placed in the Power Saving mode. Power Saving mode The SoundTouch ™...
Personalizing your Presets How presets work You can personalize six presets to your favorite streaming music services, stations, playlists, artists, albums, or songs from your music library. You can access your music at any time with a simple touch of a button on the SoundTouch ™...
Care and Maintenance Adding a Wi-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. Launch the SoundTouch ™...
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Care and Maintenance Problem What to do Neither speaker Make sure the amplifier is connected to AC (mains) power. plays Make sure the plug is inserted fully and the AC (mains) power outlet is powered. Make sure content is selected via the SoundTouch ™...
DO NOT use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. Customer service For additional help using the system, contact Bose customer service. See the address and phone number list included with your SoundTouch ™...
Technical Information SoundTouch™ SA-4 Amplifier Features Bose proprietary digital signal processing 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)
Technical Information SoundTouch™ wireless adapter Dimensions and weight 2½ in. wide x 9 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™...
SA-4 amplifier. ™ Local volume control connector. Allows you to control the volume using a wall-mounted control. Contact your Bose dealer or call Bose customer service for information on installing this feature. See the contact list enclosed in the carton.
Appendices Appendix B: Wall mounting the SoundTouch™ SA-4 amplifier Horizontal Vertical orientation orientation Connector panel Connector is facing up. panel is facing left. Follow these instructions to wall mount your SoundTouch SA-4 amplifier. Install either vertically with the connector panel facing left, or horizontally with the connector panel facing up.
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Appendices Note: Mounting hardware must be purchased separately. If the mounting hardware instructions differ from these instructions, follow the mounting hardware instructions. • Wood Mounting: Mount to 1 in. (25.4 mm) or thicker wood. Drill pilot hole with a ³/ in.
Appendices Appendix C: Wall mounting the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter Vertical Horizontal orientation orientation Connector Connector panel panel is is facing up. facing left. Follow these instructions to wall mount your SoundTouch wireless adapter. Install ™ either vertically with the connector panel facing left, or horizontally with the con- nector panel facing up.
Appendices 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 SoundTouch ™...