Page 2 - Safety
Safety 2 - English 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, f...
Page 3 - Information about products that generate electrical noise
Safety English - 3 Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. 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...
Page 5 - Contents
English - 5 Introducing SoundTouch ™ from Bose ® Key Benefits ................................................................................................ 7 Introduction About your SoundTouch ™ SA-4 amplifier ..................................................... 8 System features ..................
Page 6 - Appendices
6 - English Personalizing your Presets How presets work .............................................................................................. 23 What you need to know ............................................................................. 23 Playing a preset .............................
Page 7 - Key Benefits; Introducing SoundTouchTM from Bose
English - 7 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. Key Benefits • Enjoy wireless access to Internet radio, music services, and your m...
Page 8 - About your SoundTouch; System features; Introduction
8 - English About your SoundTouch ™ SA-4 amplifier The SoundTouch ™ SA-4 amplifier is an elegant way to deliver high-quality sound into any room or outdoor space streamed wirelessly over your home Wi-Fi ® network. Use the free SoundTouch ™ app to set up and control your system. See “Adding the syste...
Page 9 - Unpacking the system; Setting up the System
English - 9 Unpacking the system Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are included. Note: Do not connect any cables to the system until after you have launched the SoundTouch ™ app. See “Connecting the system to your home Wi-Fi ® network” on page 11. SoundTouch ™ controll...
Page 10 - Adding the system to your Wi-Fi; Installing the SoundTouch
Setting up the System 10 - English Adding the system to your Wi-Fi ® network Tip: A laptop is the preferred method for connecting to the network. If you must use a desktop computer, see “Appendix D: Using a desktop computer to connect to the network” on page 33. Before you can use SoundTouch ™ you m...
Page 11 - Connecting the system to your home Wi-Fi
Setting up the System English - 11 Connecting the system to your home Wi-Fi ® network 1. 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. 2. Pl...
Page 14 - Connecting speakers to the SA-4 amplifier
Setting up the System 14 - English Connecting speakers to the SA-4 amplifier CAUTIONS: • Use only unpowered speakers. DO NOT connect any make or model of powered speakers. Doing so may cause damage to the equipment. • The SoundTouch ™ SA-4 amplifier requires a 6-ohm minimum load. Speaker cables cons...
Page 15 - Controlling the System using the App; Using the SoundTouch; Getting help; Help Tips; Online help
English - 15 Controlling the System using the App 5. 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. 6. Install the speakers in their permanent location. 7. Reconnec...
Page 16 - Downloading the app for your mobile device; Controlling the system from another computer
Controlling the System using the App 16 - English 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 SoundT...
Page 17 - Using the System
English - 17 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 ™ controller must be within 70...
Page 18 - Wall mounting the SoundTouch
Using the System 18 - English Wall mounting the SoundTouch ™ controller WARNING : The wall mount bracket contains magnetic material. Please contact your physician if you have any questions whether this might affect the operation of your implantable medical device. Follow these instructions to wall m...
Page 19 - Playing an AirPlay stream; Status indicators; SoundTouchTM SA-4 amplifier status indicator
Using the System English - 19 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. 1. Start a music app on your AirPlay device. Tip: Adjust the volume on the...
Page 20 - SoundTouchTM wireless adapter Wi-Fi
Using the System 20 - English SoundTouch™ wireless adapter Wi-Fi ® status indicator The SoundTouch ™ wireless adapter is powered by the SA-4 amplifier. The Wi-Fi status indicator is located on the back panel. SoundTouch ™ wireless adapter Wi-Fi status indicator Indicator activity System status Blink...
Page 21 - Alternate setup method; Advanced Features
English - 21 Alternate setup method Using this method you can set up your SoundTouch ™ system by first joining its own built-in Wi-Fi ® network, and then connecting to your home Wi-Fi network. 1. On the back of the SoundTouch ™ wireless adapter, press and hold the Control button for 2-6 seconds. 2. ...
Page 22 - capability
Advanced Features 22 - English 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....
Page 23 - How presets work; What you need to know; Playing a preset; To set a preset; Personalizing your Presets
English - 23 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 ™ controller. Tip: You can also acc...
Page 24 - network; Troubleshooting; Care and Maintenance
24 - English 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. 1. Launch the SoundTouch ™ app. 2. Click EXPLORE > SETTINGS > Systems . 3. Select the sy...
Page 26 - Cleaning; Customer service; Limited warranty information
Care and Maintenance 26 - English Cleaning CAUTION: Disconnect the power cord from the AC (mains) power outlet before cleaning. To clean the SA-4 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 ha...
Page 27 - Technical Information
English - 27 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) Power rating • US...
Page 28 - SoundTouchTM controller; Dimensions and weight
Technical Information 28 - English SoundTouch ™ wireless adapter Dimensions and weight • 2½ in. wide x 9 ⅜ 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™ controller Dimensions and weight • 4 ⅛ in. diameter x 1 ⅛ in. ...
Page 29 - Appendix A: SA-4 amplifier connector panel
English - 29 Appendix A: SA-4 amplifier connector panel BoseLink OUTPUT connector AC POWER VCA SPEAKER OUTPUTS ROOM CODE switches BoseLink INPUT connector Status indicator Connector Description AC POWER AC power cord connector. Power is applied when the power cord is inserted and plugged into an AC ...
Page 32 - Appendix C: Wall mounting the
Appendices 32 - English Appendix C: Wall mounting the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter Vertical orientation Connector panel is facing left. Horizontal orientation Connector panel is facing up. Follow these instructions to wall mount your SoundTouch ™ wireless adapter. Install either vertically with the ...
Page 33 - Appendix D: Using a desktop computer to
Appendices English - 33 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 ™ wirele...
