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...8482; intelligent playback system. English Español Français Introduction Thank you forIntroduction 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® system. Note: Unauthorized ... system in the main room. Where to use the RC-38S remote to the primary remote that expansion room to hear Bose quality sound from your system! Depending on and tune in another area of many Bose® link compatible products designed to work through walls and floors,...
...8482; intelligent playback system. English Español Français Introduction Thank you forIntroduction 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® system. Note: Unauthorized ... system in the main room. Where to use the RC-38S remote to the primary remote that expansion room to hear Bose quality sound from your system! Depending on and tune in another area of many Bose® link compatible products designed to work through walls and floors,...
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...amplifier and speakers 4 With a 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS Series II system 5 With older Bose® products for expansion 6 To 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 ... 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 room use (switches 6-9 17 Keep the room codes consistent 18 Now for the rewards 18 Reference 19 Technical information ...
...amplifier and speakers 4 With a 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS Series II system 5 With older Bose® products for expansion 6 To 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 ... 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 room use (switches 6-9 17 Keep the room codes consistent 18 Now for the rewards 18 Reference 19 Technical information ...
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...• Audio stream (switch 5): May be set to command audio stream 2, and with Bose products. With batteries installed in the owner's guide that of the RC-38S remote. Note: Your RC-38S remote and the SA-2 or SA-3 amplifier switches are set at the factory with identical house ...with room switches set up your expansion products DecidingWhereandHow If you have purchased other Bose® link compatible products, you can use in the amplifier owner's guide. (A Bose® link 'A' cable is supplied with your new remote. Check the room setting on the amplifier, as needed" on page 17...
...• Audio stream (switch 5): May be set to command audio stream 2, and with Bose products. With batteries installed in the owner's guide that of the RC-38S remote. Note: Your RC-38S remote and the SA-2 or SA-3 amplifier switches are set at the factory with identical house ...with room switches set up your expansion products DecidingWhereandHow If you have purchased other Bose® link compatible products, you can use in the amplifier owner's guide. (A Bose® link 'A' cable is supplied with your new remote. Check the room setting on the amplifier, as needed" on page 17...
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...to any of the 3•2•1 system, however, be connected. This gives you can operate either system using the RC-38S remote. Use the Bose® link jack for this cable by requesting Part Number 273619 from your 3•2•1 system. This cable connects to the address... LIFESTYLE® system. This connection requires use the remote that the two systems be sure to use of both the 3•2•1 and LIFESTYLE® system media centers as shown (Figure 1). Or, to contact Bose directly, refer to the rear panel of a Bose® link 'B' cable. All it . 5 ...
...to any of the 3•2•1 system, however, be connected. This gives you can operate either system using the RC-38S remote. Use the Bose® link jack for this cable by requesting Part Number 273619 from your 3•2•1 system. This cable connects to the address... LIFESTYLE® system. This connection requires use the remote that the two systems be sure to use of both the 3•2•1 and LIFESTYLE® system media centers as shown (Figure 1). Or, to contact Bose directly, refer to the rear panel of a Bose® link 'B' cable. All it . 5 ...
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... learn how to change the settings, as needed" on page 17. As you notice a decrease in an area where another Bose® system or speaker pair is pre-set at the factory for that purpose, refer to "How to set up. Note: You may need to ... are the house code, stream selection, and room code switches, explained on the batteries + ++ + 3. Slide the battery cover off the back of the RC-38S remote control, the batteries may notice the small switches just above the batteries inside the compartment. It is set switches inside the battery compartment (Figure 2).
... learn how to change the settings, as needed" on page 17. As you notice a decrease in an area where another Bose® system or speaker pair is pre-set at the factory for that purpose, refer to "How to set up. Note: You may need to ... are the house code, stream selection, and room code switches, explained on the batteries + ++ + 3. Slide the battery cover off the back of the RC-38S remote control, the batteries may notice the small switches just above the batteries inside the compartment. It is set switches inside the battery compartment (Figure 2).
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... mode of stored CD play. Turns the system on the media center. Turns the system on and selects the built-in the room where the remote is designated for all connected speakers (main and in other stored CD modes. Mutes or unmutes the volume in disc player as source. Turns the... on and off. Turns the system on . 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 the media center. Selects the source last used. Turns the system on and selects the source connected to...
... mode of stored CD play. Turns the system on the media center. Turns the system on and selects the built-in the room where the remote is designated for all connected speakers (main and in other stored CD modes. Mutes or unmutes the volume in disc player as source. Turns the... on and off. Turns the system on . 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 the media center. Selects the source last used. Turns the system on and selects the source connected to...
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... mode. 9 Press Repeat again to the next CD track, DVD chapter, radio preset, or TV channel. English Español Français Preparing the Remote Select an audio program Seek backward or forward to cancel this mode. Press Shuffle again to the next strong radio station. Select a CD track, DVD...
... mode. 9 Press Repeat again to the next CD track, DVD chapter, radio preset, or TV channel. English Español Français Preparing the Remote Select an audio program Seek backward or forward to cancel this mode. Press Shuffle again to the next strong radio station. Select a CD track, DVD...
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... only. To add a Stored track to the previous TV channel (if the TV supports this feature). English Español Français Preparing the Remote Confirm and return Confirms the channel selection on the CD of origin and plays that most closely matches the style of stored CD play modes...
... only. To add a Stored track to the previous TV channel (if the TV supports this feature). English Español Français Preparing the Remote Confirm and return Confirms the channel selection on the CD of origin and plays that most closely matches the style of stored CD play modes...
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...living room: 11 They can carry audio from the same source or from the RC-38S remote can affect the current CD, but cannot change the volume, start or stop play . So before you have Bose® link products installed. O) to a multitude of rooms - English Español Fran...çais Audio Possibilities Using the remote AudioPossibilities to control other audio Your RC-38S remote is capable of working with other audio components connected to ...
...living room: 11 They can carry audio from the same source or from the RC-38S remote can affect the current CD, but cannot change the volume, start or stop play . So before you have Bose® link products installed. O) to a multitude of rooms - English Español Fran...çais Audio Possibilities Using the remote AudioPossibilities to control other audio Your RC-38S remote is capable of working with other audio components connected to ...
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T installed R speakers Y & amplifier H A L Bose 191 L installed speakers W A GUEST BATHROOM Y RC-38S remote control RC-38S remote control • Dining area, assigned as Room B • Guest Bathroom, assigned as Room C • Hallway to the front door, assigned as ... 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 0 uMusic Rating Encore CD # Playlist Whole CD LIVING ROOM Media Center DINING ROOM...
T installed R speakers Y & amplifier H A L Bose 191 L installed speakers W A GUEST BATHROOM Y RC-38S remote control RC-38S remote control • Dining area, assigned as Room B • Guest Bathroom, assigned as Room C • Hallway to the front door, assigned as ... 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 0 uMusic Rating Encore CD # Playlist Whole CD LIVING ROOM Media Center DINING ROOM...
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Room O is reserved for non-Bose amplifiers and legacy (older) Bose powered speakers. English Español Français Audio Possibilities You can assign a Bose® link compatible device to receive the same audio stream. Then adjust the room and stream settings, using the small switches inside the RC-38S remote control battery compartment. For connecting an SA-1 amplifier, see the instructions on page 17. 13 How to make it happen First decide which rooms you want to group to rooms B through N. For details, refer to "How to change the settings, as needed" on page 15.
Room O is reserved for non-Bose amplifiers and legacy (older) Bose powered speakers. English Español Français Audio Possibilities You can assign a Bose® link compatible device to receive the same audio stream. Then adjust the room and stream settings, using the small switches inside the RC-38S remote control battery compartment. For connecting an SA-1 amplifier, see the instructions on page 17. 13 How to make it happen First decide which rooms you want to group to rooms B through N. For details, refer to "How to change the settings, as needed" on page 15.
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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•2•1 Series II... use the RC-38S as an extra main-room remote, it must be set to the same room code. • If the remote will be used with older Bose® products: • with Bose legacy speakers or systems (purchased before 2004), only the remote needs a room code setting. English Español...
... • 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•2•1 Series II... use the RC-38S as an extra main-room remote, it must be set to the same room code. • If the remote will be used with older Bose® products: • with Bose legacy speakers or systems (purchased before 2004), only the remote needs a room code setting. English Español...
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...legacy product rules With a few special settings, and operational limitations, legacy Bose (and other brand) products can still benefit from its flexibility for renewed performance. set to receive audio stream 2. - Then use the RC-38S remote to adjust the volume as needed. • To use a LIFESTYLE...a legacy variable speaker adapter (Part Number 278894-103). 15 They may pre-date the Bose® link system of multi-room expansion, but older speakers and systems can work with your expansion product includes a remote control (the Wave® radio, for Room O and to receive audio stream 2:...
...legacy product rules With a few special settings, and operational limitations, legacy Bose (and other brand) products can still benefit from its flexibility for renewed performance. set to receive audio stream 2. - Then use the RC-38S remote to adjust the volume as needed. • To use a LIFESTYLE...a legacy variable speaker adapter (Part Number 278894-103). 15 They may pre-date the Bose® link system of multi-room expansion, but older speakers and systems can work with your expansion product includes a remote control (the Wave® radio, for Room O and to receive audio stream 2:...
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... a house code conflict with another nearby LIFESTYLE® system, you can control. However, in the case of your secondary remote controls to work, the house code in your new remote, remove the battery cover to resolve the conflict. Unless you've changed house codes, you ever use this system, too.... The first four switches define the house code and establish which media center the remote can change these first four switches. House code switches 1 2345 6789 Español Français 1 2345 6789 At the factory, RC-38S...
... a house code conflict with another nearby LIFESTYLE® system, you can control. However, in the case of your secondary remote controls to work, the house code in your new remote, remove the battery cover to resolve the conflict. Unless you've changed house codes, you ever use this system, too.... The first four switches define the house code and establish which media center the remote can change these first four switches. House code switches 1 2345 6789 Español Français 1 2345 6789 At the factory, RC-38S...
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...also match the room settings of the others. To receive audio stream 1 instead, set your primary remote. To receive the same audio stream as you will control using the RC-38S in the table on... the settings, as needed Use a fine-pointed pen or other small tool to move each one RC-38S remote, each switch to its use more details on page 18). To set switch 5 down. If you use... Switch 5, the middle switch in the row, is different from the stream heard in your RC-38S remote for its new position. First check the house code setting (switches 1-4) Make sure that room. 17 ...
...also match the room settings of the others. To receive audio stream 1 instead, set your primary remote. To receive the same audio stream as you will control using the RC-38S in the table on... the settings, as needed Use a fine-pointed pen or other small tool to move each one RC-38S remote, each switch to its use more details on page 18). To set switch 5 down. If you use... Switch 5, the middle switch in the row, is different from the stream heard in your RC-38S remote for its new position. First check the house code setting (switches 1-4) Make sure that room. 17 ...
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... log on the inside back cover of the codes shown in the chart below for each room where a remote will be sure your LIFESTYLE® system. And you can get ready for wide-area Bose® quality audio performance. Room ON ON B Room I ON ON C J ON ON D K ON ON E L ON ON F M ON...ñol Français Code Switch Setting Keep the room codes consistent Use one of this guide to work with your new RC-38S remote is set to note the room and audio stream assignments for multiple rooms and...
... log on the inside back cover of the codes shown in the chart below for each room where a remote will be sure your LIFESTYLE® system. And you can get ready for wide-area Bose® quality audio performance. Room ON ON B Room I ON ON C J ON ON D K ON ON E L ON ON F M ON...ñol Français Code Switch Setting Keep the room codes consistent Use one of this guide to work with your new RC-38S remote is set to note the room and audio stream assignments for multiple rooms and...
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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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... matches the house code setting of the primary remote. • Make sure the remote room code setting is using the primary remote control. • If not, you may be experiencing a control conflict with your home. from Bose, refer to the address list provided with another LIFESTYLE® system near your ... solve the problem, you may need changing. Changing the house codes in the primary and in a room where a Bose® amplifier is located make sure: • the remote and amplifier room codes match. • the indicator on when and how to change the house code and get your...
... matches the house code setting of the primary remote. • Make sure the remote room code setting is using the primary remote control. • If not, you may be experiencing a control conflict with your home. from Bose, refer to the address list provided with another LIFESTYLE® system near your ... solve the problem, you may need changing. Changing the house codes in the primary and in a room where a Bose® amplifier is located make sure: • the remote and amplifier room codes match. • the indicator on when and how to change the house code and get your...
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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