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... areas of your home...wherever you need to listen to operate this expansion remote Using the RC-38S remote in the main room. The remote works with: • Bose® link compatible powered speakers • Bose® link amplifiers with your residence, too. How it differs from different... LIFESTYLE® 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 may then use this equipment. 2 Depending on and tune in other stereo amplifiers.
... areas of your home...wherever you need to listen to operate this expansion remote Using the RC-38S remote in the main room. The remote works with: • Bose® link compatible powered speakers • Bose® link amplifiers with your residence, too. How it differs from different... LIFESTYLE® 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 may then use this equipment. 2 Depending on and tune in other stereo amplifiers.
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... Bose® products for expansion 6 To add more rooms of sound 6 Preparing the Remote 7 Getting the remote ready to use (switches 6-9 17 Keep the room codes consistent 18 Now for the rewards 18 Reference 19 Technical information 19 Troubleshooting 20 Log for remote switch settings and products 21 3 Introduction 2 Thank you for choosing the RC-38S remote...
... Bose® products for expansion 6 To add more rooms of sound 6 Preparing the Remote 7 Getting the remote ready to use (switches 6-9 17 Keep the room codes consistent 18 Now for the rewards 18 Reference 19 Technical information 19 Troubleshooting 20 Log for remote switch settings and products 21 3 Introduction 2 Thank you for choosing the RC-38S remote...
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... page 17. 4 Set switch 5 in the RC-38S accordingly. • Room setting (switches 6-9): These must be different from the main room remote and identical to set to change the settings, as needed" on the amplifier, as instructed in Room B. 4. With a Bose SA-2 or SA-3 amplifier and speakers: 1. ... switch 5 set for use it . Arrange and connect the speakers and amplifier as instructed in the RC-38S remote, you can pair them to control these additional products. Note: Your RC-38S remote and the SA-2 or SA-3 amplifier switches are set at the factory with identical house codes, with...
... page 17. 4 Set switch 5 in the RC-38S accordingly. • Room setting (switches 6-9): These must be different from the main room remote and identical to set to change the settings, as needed" on the amplifier, as instructed in Room B. 4. With a Bose SA-2 or SA-3 amplifier and speakers: 1. ... switch 5 set for use it . Arrange and connect the speakers and amplifier as instructed in the RC-38S remote, you can pair them to control these additional products. Note: Your RC-38S remote and the SA-2 or SA-3 amplifier switches are set at the factory with identical house codes, with...
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... that came with it. 5 This cable connects to audio stream 1 or 2 of the LIFESTYLE® system. This connection requires use the remote that the two systems be connected. Or, to contact Bose directly, refer to the address list included in the carton with your 3•2•1 system. Figure 1 Connecting 3•2•1 (or... do not yet own one, you the choice of listening to any of the 3•2•1 system sound sources or to the rear panel of a Bose® link 'B' cable. This gives you can operate either system using the RC-38S remote.
... that came with it. 5 This cable connects to audio stream 1 or 2 of the LIFESTYLE® system. This connection requires use the remote that the two systems be connected. Or, to contact Bose directly, refer to the address list included in the carton with your 3•2•1 system. Figure 1 Connecting 3•2•1 (or... do not yet own one, you the choice of listening to any of the 3•2•1 system sound sources or to the rear panel of a Bose® link 'B' cable. This gives you can operate either system using the RC-38S remote.
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... 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. Note: If you can use your LIFESTYLE® system is located, in an area where another Bose® system or speaker pair is set... the battery compartment for use it snaps closed. English Español Français Preparing the Remote Getting the remote ready to use PreparingtheRemote You can use outside the main room where your RC-38S remote control as soon as needed" on page 17. Figure 2 Polarity marked on the batteries + ++...
... 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. Note: If you can use your LIFESTYLE® system is located, in an area where another Bose® system or speaker pair is set... the battery compartment for use it snaps closed. English Español Français Preparing the Remote Getting the remote ready to use PreparingtheRemote You can use outside the main room where your RC-38S remote control as soon as needed" on page 17. Figure 2 Polarity marked on the batteries + ++...
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...to the TV input on the media center. Turns the system on and selects the built-in the room where the remote is packed with the media center, the RC-38S remote has similar buttons. Turns the system on and selects the uMusic™ intelligent playback system mode of stored CD play.... English Español Français Preparing the Remote What each button does Styled after the primary remote, which is designated for all...
...to the TV input on the media center. Turns the system on and selects the built-in the room where the remote is packed with the media center, the RC-38S remote has similar buttons. Turns the system on and selects the uMusic™ intelligent playback system mode of stored CD play.... English Español Français Preparing the Remote What each button does Styled after the primary remote, which is designated for all...
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..., you have Bose® link products installed. Main room requirements To simplify your choices, some LIFESTYLE® system assignments are in the other basic operation. English Español Français Audio Possibilities Using the remote AudioPossibilities to control other audio Your RC-38S remote is capable of... to a multitude of rooms - While it cannot turn these added choices. They can carry audio from the same source or from the RC-38S remote can change to these components on or off, it and see. Your LIFESTYLE® system provides an exciting set of 15 rooms (A ...
..., you have Bose® link products installed. Main room requirements To simplify your choices, some LIFESTYLE® system assignments are in the other basic operation. English Español Français Audio Possibilities Using the remote AudioPossibilities to control other audio Your RC-38S remote is capable of... to a multitude of rooms - While it cannot turn these added choices. They can carry audio from the same source or from the RC-38S remote can change to these components on or off, it and see. Your LIFESTYLE® system provides an exciting set of 15 rooms (A ...
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...241;ol Français Audio Possibilities Audio Stream 1 Listening Area ROOM A - Bose® link amplifier and speakers On Off Mute All Mute Stored CD·DVD ... Media Center DINING ROOM Installed SA-2 amplifier RC-38S remote control LIFESTYLE® system speakers ROOM D - installed speakers & amplifier Bose® link A cable Bose® speakers Installed SA-2 amplifiers E N ROOM C - 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...
...241;ol Français Audio Possibilities Audio Stream 1 Listening Area ROOM A - Bose® link amplifier and speakers On Off Mute All Mute Stored CD·DVD ... Media Center DINING ROOM Installed SA-2 amplifier RC-38S remote control LIFESTYLE® system speakers ROOM D - installed speakers & amplifier Bose® link A cable Bose® speakers Installed SA-2 amplifiers E N ROOM C - 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...
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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. 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 Room O is reserved for non-Bose amplifiers and legacy (older) Bose powered speakers.
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. 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 Room O is reserved for non-Bose amplifiers and legacy (older) Bose powered speakers.
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... Whether you want to use the RC-38S as an extra main-room remote, it must be set for use in mind. • Remote controls for other RC-38S remote, with one or many RC-38S remotes, keep these guidelines in Room A, the same as the primary remote. • If the RC-38S remote will be used with Bose® link compatible products, such as...
... Whether you want to use the RC-38S as an extra main-room remote, it must be set for use in mind. • Remote controls for other RC-38S remote, with one or many RC-38S remotes, keep these guidelines in Room A, the same as the primary remote. • If the RC-38S remote will be used with Bose® link compatible products, such as...
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...; To use a Wave® radio, a Wave® radio/CD, Acoustimass® 5 powered speakers, or LIFESTYLE® powered speakers: - Then use the RC-38S remote to receive audio stream 2. - set to receive audio stream 2: - set to receive audio stream 2. - Refer to the maximum volume you need a legacy variable...that apply below. • To use a LIFESTYLE® stereo amplifier (SA-1), which is set the RC-38S remote in the System menu to Legacy. They may pre-date the Bose® link system of multi-room expansion, but older speakers and systems can work with your system Operation...
...; To use a Wave® radio, a Wave® radio/CD, Acoustimass® 5 powered speakers, or LIFESTYLE® powered speakers: - Then use the RC-38S remote to receive audio stream 2. - set to receive audio stream 2: - set to receive audio stream 2. - Refer to the maximum volume you need a legacy variable...that apply below. • To use a LIFESTYLE® stereo amplifier (SA-1), which is set the RC-38S remote in the System menu to Legacy. They may pre-date the Bose® link system of multi-room expansion, but older speakers and systems can work with your system Operation...
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...ol Français 1 2345 6789 At the factory, RC-38S remotes are set : • To receive audio stream 2 (switch 5) • To be applied to any expansion remote controls used in Room B (switches 6-9) To check the settings in your new remote, remove the battery cover to see the small switches ... match For all of a house code conflict with the same house code as your primary remote. However, in the case of your secondary remote controls to work, the house code in each RC-38S remote has its remaining switches set with another nearby LIFESTYLE® system, you can control. If...
...ol Français 1 2345 6789 At the factory, RC-38S remotes are set : • To receive audio stream 2 (switch 5) • To be applied to any expansion remote controls used in Room B (switches 6-9) To check the settings in your new remote, remove the battery cover to see the small switches ... match For all of a house code conflict with the same house code as your primary remote. However, in the case of your secondary remote controls to work, the house code in each RC-38S remote has its remaining switches set with another nearby LIFESTYLE® system, you can control. If...
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To set your RC-38S remote for its new position. To receive audio stream 1 instead, set currently to receive audio stream 2, ...room (A). If you use more details on page 18). For more than one RC-38S remote, each switch to its use in Room B (as you face them , the RC-38S room switches are set for other small tool to move each one must also ... of the others. It must have unique room switch settings, to operate independently of any Bose® link amplifiers you will control using the RC-38S in that the first four switches on the left, as shown in the table on these...
To set your RC-38S remote for its new position. To receive audio stream 1 instead, set currently to receive audio stream 2, ...room (A). If you use more details on page 18). For more than one RC-38S remote, each switch to its use in Room B (as you face them , the RC-38S room switches are set for other small tool to move each one must also ... of the others. It must have unique room switch settings, to operate independently of any Bose® link amplifiers you will control using the RC-38S in that the first four switches on the left, as shown in the table on these...
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... 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. Room ON ON B Room I ON ON C J ON ON D K ON ON E L ON 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. Room ON ON B Room I ON ON C J ON ON D K ON ON E L ON ON...
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... 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 the RC-38S remotes should solve this problem. from Bose, refer to the address list provided with another LIFESTYLE® system...
... 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 the RC-38S remotes should solve this problem. from Bose, refer to the address list provided with another LIFESTYLE® system...
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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