Bose LIFESTYLE RC-38S Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ® ® Bose LIFESTYLE RC-38S Remote Control Owner’s Guide and Bose ® Link Expansion Overview...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    You may then use the RC-38S remote to access all connected sources, regardless of where they’re located. Engineered to emit radio frequency signals that work through walls and floors, the RC-38S can command sound from different floors of your residence, too.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ..........2 Thank you for choosing the RC-38S remote ..... 2 Where to use this expansion remote .
  • Page 4: Deciding Where And How

    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.
  • Page 5: With A 3•2•1 Or 3•2•1 Gs Series Ii System

    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 3•2•1 and LIFESTYLE (Figure 1).
  • Page 6: With Older Bose Products For Expansion

    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 To add more rooms of sound...
  • Page 7: Preparing The Remote

    Getting the remote ready to use Preparing the Remote 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 located, in an area where another Bose speaker pair is set up.
  • Page 8: What Each Button Does

    Preparing the Remote What each button does Styled after the primary remote, which is packed with the media center, the RC-38S remote has similar buttons. System ON, OFF, silenced Select the source Turns the system on and off. Selects the source last used.
  • Page 9: Select An Audio Program

    Preparing the Remote Select an audio program Seek backward or forward to the next strong radio station. Skip backward or forward to the next CD track, DVD chapter, radio preset, or TV channel. Select a CD track, DVD chapter, radio station, or TV channel that corresponds to the numbers pressed.
  • Page 10: Confirm And Return

    Preparing the Remote Confirm and return uMusic™ intelligent playback system Confirms the channel selection on certain TVs. Returns to the previous TV channel (if the TV supports this feature). Selects the uMusic intelligent playback system mode of stored CD play. Overrides other stored CD modes.
  • Page 11: Audio Possibilities

    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...
  • Page 12 • Area around an outside pool, assigned as Room H amplifier and speakers Media Center Bose ® link A cable Installed SA-2 amplifiers Bose 191 installed speakers UEST ® ROOM B – Bose link INING Installed SA-2 amplifier RC-38S remote control ® Bose speakers ROOM C - installed speakers &...
  • 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-38S remote control battery compartment. For details, refer to “How to change the settings, as...
  • Page 14: Code Switch Setting

    2004), only the remote needs a room code setting. Set it as Room O. ® stereo amplifier (SA-1) the RC-38S must be set to Room B so it matches the amplifier room setting. ® link com- ®...
  • Page 15: Additional Legacy Product Rules

    Wave ® 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 includes a remote control ® (the Wave radio, for example) set that remote to the maximum volume you want.
  • Page 16: Make Sure The House Code Settings Match

    Figure 3 Nine switches inside the battery compartment At the factory, RC-38S remotes are set with the same house code as your LIFESTYLE changed house codes, you do not need to change these first four switches. However, in the case of a house code conflict with...
  • Page 17: How To Change The Settings, As Needed

    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 ®...
  • Page 18: Keep The Room Codes Consistent

    Now for the rewards By following these instructions, you can be sure 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!
  • Page 19: Reference

    EU/other: 40.685 MHz Audio Stream 2 Listening Area ® 3•2•1 Room E Bose ® link B cable Bose ® link A cable LIFESTYLE Bose 191 speakers SA-2 SA-3 Room G Room H Reference Installed SA-2 ® Bose link amplifier A cable...
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    RC-38S remote have been pressed 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.
  • Page 21: Log For Remote Switch Settings And Products

    Log for remote switch settings and products Use the table below to list the Bose add, and note which: • area of your house where you will use the remote • room code you assign to it • audio stream you choose to receive in that area.
  • Page 22 ©2004 Bose Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 278399-001-ENGvo AM Rev.00 CCM-000708...

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