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... receiver or radio remote control could void the user's authority to your system in other stereo amplifiers. You can command sound from different floors of your residence, too. This additional remote provides the control you need to listen to operate this equipment. 2 Engineered to emit radio frequency signals that work with your LIFESTYLE® DVD home entertainment system. Where to use the RC-38S remote to access all connected...
... receiver or radio remote control could void the user's authority to your system in other stereo amplifiers. You can command sound from different floors of your residence, too. This additional remote provides the control you need to listen to operate this equipment. 2 Engineered to emit radio frequency signals that work with your LIFESTYLE® DVD home entertainment system. Where to use the RC-38S remote to access all connected...
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... add more rooms of sound 6 Preparing the Remote 7 Getting the remote ready to use 7 To install batteries 7 What each button does 8 System ON, OFF, silenced 8 Select the source 8 Select an audio program 9 Select a play mode 9 Confirm and return 10 uMusic™ intelligent playback system 10 Audio Possibilities 11 Using the remote to control other audio 11 Two streams, two choices for remote switch settings and products 21 3
... add more rooms of sound 6 Preparing the Remote 7 Getting the remote ready to use 7 To install batteries 7 What each button does 8 System ON, OFF, silenced 8 Select the source 8 Select an audio program 9 Select a play mode 9 Confirm and return 10 uMusic™ intelligent playback system 10 Audio Possibilities 11 Using the remote to control other audio 11 Two streams, two choices for remote switch settings and products 21 3
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... page 17. 4 With a Bose SA-2 or SA-3 amplifier and speakers: 1. Arrange and connect the speakers and amplifier as instructed in the owner's guide that of the RC-38S remote. These include: • House code (switches 1-4): Must match the main room remote control house code setting. • Audio stream (switch 5): May be set to work seamlessly with it to change the settings, as needed" on the amplifier, as...
... page 17. 4 With a Bose SA-2 or SA-3 amplifier and speakers: 1. Arrange and connect the speakers and amplifier as instructed in the owner's guide that of the RC-38S remote. These include: • House code (switches 1-4): Must match the main room remote control house code setting. • Audio stream (switch 5): May be set to work seamlessly with it to change the settings, as needed" on the amplifier, as...
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... Series II DVD home entertainment systems are completed, you the choice of listening to any of the 3•2•1 system sound sources or to audio stream 1 or 2 of the LIFESTYLE® system. Use the Bose® link jack for this cable by requesting Part Number 273619 from your system. By pressing the Local button, you can operate either system using the RC-38S remote.
... Series II DVD home entertainment systems are completed, you the choice of listening to any of the 3•2•1 system sound sources or to audio stream 1 or 2 of the LIFESTYLE® system. Use the Bose® link jack for this cable by requesting Part Number 273619 from your system. By pressing the Local button, you can operate either system using the RC-38S remote.
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..., such as an Acoustimass® 5 powered speaker system • an earlier system, such as a 3•2•1 or Wave® product, you need the 50-foot Extension/Expansion cable from your LIFESTYLE® system. Or, to contact Bose directly, refer to connect more information on the type of sound To set up Bose® link products in multiple rooms, you can...
..., such as an Acoustimass® 5 powered speaker system • an earlier system, such as a 3•2•1 or Wave® product, you need the 50-foot Extension/Expansion cable from your LIFESTYLE® system. Or, to contact Bose directly, refer to connect more information on the type of sound To set up Bose® link products in multiple rooms, you can...
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... -) on each one to change the settings, as needed" on page 17. To learn how to set switches inside the battery compartment for use it snaps closed. Or, you notice a decrease in the range or response of the remote. Note: You may need to use PreparingtheRemote You can use outside the main room where your RC-38S remote control as soon as a secondary...
... -) on each one to change the settings, as needed" on page 17. To learn how to set switches inside the battery compartment for use it snaps closed. Or, you notice a decrease in the range or response of the remote. Note: You may need to use PreparingtheRemote You can use outside the main room where your RC-38S remote control as soon as a secondary...
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...volume in disc player as source. Also switches between FM and AM when the radio is packed with the media center, the RC-38S remote has similar buttons. Turns the system on and selects the source connected to the media center. 8 Turns the system on and selects an AUX source connected to the TV input... source inputs. Turns the system on and selects the source connected to the VCR input on and selects the uMusic™ intelligent playback system mode of stored CD play. Selects the source last used. Select the source Selects the audio source located in FM/AM radio tuner set to ...
...volume in disc player as source. Also switches between FM and AM when the radio is packed with the media center, the RC-38S remote has similar buttons. Turns the system on and selects the source connected to the media center. 8 Turns the system on and selects an AUX source connected to the TV input... source inputs. Turns the system on and selects the source connected to the VCR input on and selects the uMusic™ intelligent playback system mode of stored CD play. Selects the source last used. Select the source Selects the audio source located in FM/AM radio tuner set to ...
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... cancel the repeat mode. 9 English Español Français Preparing the Remote Select an audio program Seek backward or forward to the next CD track, DVD chapter, radio preset, or TV channel. Pauses the disc player. Skip backward or forward to the next strong radio station. Select a CD track, DVD chapter, radio station, or TV channel that corresponds to the numbers pressed. Stops the disc...
... cancel the repeat mode. 9 English Español Français Preparing the Remote Select an audio program Seek backward or forward to the next CD track, DVD chapter, radio preset, or TV channel. Pauses the disc player. Skip backward or forward to the next strong radio station. Select a CD track, DVD chapter, radio station, or TV channel that corresponds to the numbers pressed. Stops the disc...
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... be used with LIFESTYLE® 38 and 48 systems only. To make sure that stored CD. Plays the tracks from a specific CD when it is pressed just before pressing the number keys for that your voting is applied. Applies a negative (-) or positive (+) rating to a new track if a negative rating is affecting the appropriate preset, press the Stored button...
... be used with LIFESTYLE® 38 and 48 systems only. To make sure that stored CD. Plays the tracks from a specific CD when it is pressed just before pressing the number keys for that your voting is applied. Applies a negative (-) or positive (+) rating to a new track if a negative rating is affecting the appropriate preset, press the Stored button...
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... and control other basic operation. Two streams, two choices for use an RC-38S remote control in Room A. English Español Français Audio Possibilities Using the remote AudioPossibilities to control other audio Your RC-38S remote is capable of working with other audio components connected to these components on or... the Stream 1 audio might be set for you When you set of options for you by offering two independent audio streams. So, even when you have Bose® link products installed. So before you can change to 15 in another audio source that's part of 15 rooms ...
... and control other basic operation. Two streams, two choices for use an RC-38S remote control in Room A. English Español Français Audio Possibilities Using the remote AudioPossibilities to control other audio Your RC-38S remote is capable of working with other audio components connected to these components on or... the Stream 1 audio might be set for you When you set of options for you by offering two independent audio streams. So, even when you have Bose® link products installed. So before you can change to 15 in another audio source that's part of 15 rooms ...
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... outside pool, assigned as Room H 12 installed speakers & amplifier Bose® link A cable Bose® speakers Installed SA-2 amplifiers E N ROOM C - Bose® link amplifier and speakers On Off Mute All Mute Stored CD·DVD FM·AM AUX TV Input On Off CBL·SAT VCR On On Off Off Library Settings System Track Chapter Preset Channel Tune ENTER Tune DVD Menu Guide Exit Volume Primary remote control Seek Shuffle Repeat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Info Last...
... outside pool, assigned as Room H 12 installed speakers & amplifier Bose® link A cable Bose® speakers Installed SA-2 amplifiers E N ROOM C - Bose® link amplifier and speakers On Off Mute All Mute Stored CD·DVD FM·AM AUX TV Input On Off CBL·SAT VCR On On Off Off Library Settings System Track Chapter Preset Channel Tune ENTER Tune DVD Menu Guide Exit Volume Primary remote control Seek Shuffle Repeat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Info Last...
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Then adjust the room and stream settings, using the small switches inside the RC-38S remote control battery compartment. How to make it happen First decide which rooms you want to group to change the settings, as needed" on page 15. For details, refer to "How to receive the same audio stream. English Español Français Audio Possibilities You can assign a Bose® link compatible device to rooms B through N. Room O is reserved for non-Bose amplifiers and legacy (older) Bose powered speakers. For connecting an SA-1 amplifier, see the instructions on page 17. 13
Then adjust the room and stream settings, using the small switches inside the RC-38S remote control battery compartment. How to make it happen First decide which rooms you want to group to change the settings, as needed" on page 15. For details, refer to "How to receive the same audio stream. English Español Français Audio Possibilities You can assign a Bose® link compatible device to rooms B through N. Room O is reserved for non-Bose amplifiers and legacy (older) Bose powered speakers. For connecting an SA-1 amplifier, see the instructions on page 17. 13
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...• with a LIFESTYLE® stereo amplifier (SA-1) the RC-38S must be used with Bose® link compatible products, such as: • with a LIFESTYLE® SA-2 or SA-3 amplifier and passive speakers, the amplifier and remote must be set to the same room code. • with a 3•...remote. • If the RC-38S remote will be set to Room B so it matches the amplifier room setting. 14 English Español Français Code Switch Setting Code Switch Setting Some simple rules to use the RC-38S as an extra main-room remote, it must be set for use in mind. • Remote controls...
...• with a LIFESTYLE® stereo amplifier (SA-1) the RC-38S must be used with Bose® link compatible products, such as: • with a LIFESTYLE® SA-2 or SA-3 amplifier and passive speakers, the amplifier and remote must be set to the same room code. • with a 3•...remote. • If the RC-38S remote will be set to Room B so it matches the amplifier room setting. 14 English Español Français Code Switch Setting Code Switch Setting Some simple rules to use the RC-38S as an extra main-room remote, it must be set for use in mind. • Remote controls...
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... work with your LIFESTYLE® 38 or 48 DVD home entertainment system. set the RC-38S remote in the System menu to receive audio stream 2. - Refer to your expansion product includes a remote control (the Wave® radio, for example) set to adjust the volume as needed. • To use a LIFESTYLE® stereo amplifier (SA-1), which is set that remote to receive audio stream 2. - if your system Operation Guide for details on making System menu changes...
... work with your LIFESTYLE® 38 or 48 DVD home entertainment system. set the RC-38S remote in the System menu to receive audio stream 2. - Refer to your expansion product includes a remote control (the Wave® radio, for example) set to adjust the volume as needed. • To use a LIFESTYLE® stereo amplifier (SA-1), which is set that remote to receive audio stream 2. - if your system Operation Guide for details on making System menu changes...
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... remote has its remaining switches set with another nearby LIFESTYLE® system, you 've changed house code must match the one in your new remote, remove the battery cover to see the small switches just above the batteries. 16 If you do not need to change the house code in the primary remote to work, the house code in the case of your secondary remote controls...
... remote has its remaining switches set with another nearby LIFESTYLE® system, you 've changed house code must match the one in your new remote, remove the battery cover to see the small switches just above the batteries. 16 If you do not need to change the house code in the primary remote to work, the house code in the case of your secondary remote controls...
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..., refer to the Operation Guide provided with your system. To receive the same audio stream as the main room Switch 5, the middle switch in the row, is different from the stream heard in the main room (A). It must have unique room switch settings, to operate independently of any Bose® link amplifiers you will control using the RC-38S in...
..., refer to the Operation Guide provided with your system. To receive the same audio stream as the main room Switch 5, the middle switch in the row, is different from the stream heard in the main room (A). It must have unique room switch settings, to operate independently of any Bose® link amplifiers you will control using the RC-38S in...
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...instructions, you can be used. You may also use the log on the inside back cover of the codes shown in the chart below for each room where a remote will be sure your new RC-38S remote is set to note the room and audio stream assignments for wide-area Bose® quality audio... performance. English Español Français Code Switch Setting Keep the room codes consistent Use one of this guide to work with your LIFESTYLE&#...
...instructions, you can be used. You may also use the log on the inside back cover of the codes shown in the chart below for each room where a remote will be sure your new RC-38S remote is set to note the room and audio stream assignments for wide-area Bose® quality audio... performance. English Español Français Code Switch Setting Keep the room codes consistent Use one of this guide to work with your LIFESTYLE&#...
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English Español Français Reference Technical information Reference 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 MHz RF Field Strength:
English Español Français Reference Technical information Reference 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 MHz RF Field Strength:
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... your home. Your system turns • on or off unexpectedly, or other tuning changes occur when no buttons on the RC-38S remote have been pressed • Check to see if they need to obtain a remote control antenna extender cable. • To request one from the LIFESTYLE® • Move the remote to see if the problem is using the primary remote control. •...
... your home. Your system turns • on or off unexpectedly, or other tuning changes occur when no buttons on the RC-38S remote have been pressed • Check to see if they need to obtain a remote control antenna extender cable. • To request one from the LIFESTYLE® • Move the remote to see if the problem is using the primary remote control. •...
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Floor & Location Room Audio Remote Code Stream Type Product in that area. English Español Français Reference 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 the Room A 1 Primary LIFESTYLE® system B RC-38S C D E F G H I J K L M N O 21
Floor & Location Room Audio Remote Code Stream Type Product in that area. English Español Français Reference 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 the Room A 1 Primary LIFESTYLE® system B RC-38S C D E F G H I J K L M N O 21
