Page 2 - Introduction; lish; Thank you for choosing the RC-38S remote; Where to use this expansion remote; Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radio
Introduction 2 En g lish Fr ançais Españ o l In trod uction 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 com...
Page 3 - Contents; Engli
3 Contents 3 Engli s h Françai s Español Where to find ... Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Thank you for choosing the RC-38S remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Where to use this expansion remote . . . . ...
Page 4 - Deciding Where and How; Setting up your expansion products; To get an additional room of sound; or
Deciding Where and How 4 En g lish Fr ançais Españ o l Dec id in g W he re and How 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 ...
Page 5 - Series II system; GS; Local; GS
5 Deciding Where and How Engli s h F rançai s Español With a 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS Series II system The 3•2•1 Series II and 3•2•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 ...
Page 6 - To add more rooms of sound
Deciding Where and How 6 En g lish Fr ançais Españ o l 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 ...
Page 7 - Preparing the Remote; Getting the remote ready to use; To install batteries; You may notice the small switches just above the; Figure 2; If you notice a decrease in the range or response of
7 Preparing the Remote Engli s h F rançai s Español P rep arin g the Remo te 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 ...
Page 8 - What each button does; Select the source; Turns the system on and selects the source
Preparing the Remote 8 En g lish Fr ançais Españ o l 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. Mutes the vo...
Page 9 - Select an audio program; Starts the disc player.
9 Preparing the Remote Engli s h Françai s Español Select an audio program Select a play mode 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 chann...
Page 10 - Confirm and return; Confirms the channel selection on certain TVs.
Preparing the Remote 10 En g lish Fr ançais Españ o l 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. Ove...
Page 11 - Audio Possibilities; Using the remote to control other audio; With a CD changer connected to your LIFESTYLE; Two streams, two choices for you; must
11 Audio Possibilities Engli s h F rançai s Español Aud io Pos sibilitie s 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 ...
Page 12 - ROOM A – home theater system; installed; Audio Stream 1 Listening Area
Audio Possibilities 12 En g lish Fr ançais Españ o l ROOM A – home theater system ROOM B – Bose ® link amplifier and speakers • Dining area, assigned as Room B • Guest Bathroom, assigned as Room C • Hallway to the front door, assigned as Room D In this case, here are some rooms you might want to hav...
Page 14 - Code Switch Setting; Some simple rules to keep it all straight
Code Switch Setting 14 En g lish Fr ançais Españ o l Cod e Sw itch Settin g Some simple rules to keep it all straight Whether you use just one or many RC-38S remotes, keep these guidelines in mind. • Remote controls for other-room use must be set with: • the same house code as the primary remote. • ...
Page 15 - Additional legacy product rules; Protocol; Operation Guide
15 Code Switch Setting Engli s h F rançai s Español 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 mult...
Page 16 - Make sure the house code settings match; Figure 3; House code switches
Code Switch Setting 16 En g lish Fr ançais Españ o l 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...
Page 17 - How to change the settings, as needed; First check the house code setting
17 Code Switch Setting Engli s h F rançai s Español 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 ...
Page 18 - Keep the room codes consistent; Now for the rewards; system. And you can get ready for wide-area Bose
Code Switch Setting 18 En g lish Fr ançais Españ o l 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 room...
Page 19 - Reference; Technical information; Remote control range:; Other room and stream scenarios - 2; Audio Stream 2 Listening Area
19 Reference Engli s h F rançai s Español Re fe re nce 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...
Page 20 - Troubleshooting; Problem
Reference 20 En g lish Fr ançais Españ o l Troubleshooting Problem What to do No sound • 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 ® amplifi...
Page 21 - Log for remote switch settings and products; Use the table below to list the Bose; Primary
21 Reference Engli s h F rançai s Español Log for remote switch settings and products Use the table below to list the Bose ® link products you 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. Floor...
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