Bose SoundTouch SA-4- Manuals

6 - English Personalizing your Presets How presets work .............................................................................................. 23 What you need to know ............................................................................. 23 Playing a preset .............................

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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...