Bose Sa4 Manual

Setting up the System
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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.  Place the SA-4 amplifier on a sturdy surface, close to an AC (mains) power 
source.
3.  Connect the wireless adapter to the BoseLink INPUT connector on the back 
of the SA-4 amplifier.
4. When prompted by the...

Setting up the System
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6. When prompted by the app, plug the small end of the USB cable into the 
SETUP A connector on the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter.
SoundTouch™ wireless 
adapter SETUP A connector
7.  Plug the larger end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer. 
When the SoundTouch
™ app detects your system, the Wi-Fi® status indicator 
on the rear panel of the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter lights solid amber. 
The app instructs you to enter your network credentials.
8.  When...

Setting up the System
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Installing the SoundTouch™ SA-4 amplifier
Locate the SA-4 amplifier indoors, close to an AC (mains) power outlet. It does not 
need to be close to your speakers. 
The SoundTouch
™ SA-4 amplifier weighs 11 lbs (5 kg). It can be placed on a floor, 
on a shelf, or mounted on a wall. See page 30 for wall mounting instruct\
ions. 
Consider the following caution statements when selecting a location for your  
SA-4 amplifier. 
CAUTIONS:
•	 The SA-4 amplifier must be used...

Setting up the System
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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 consist of two insulated wires. Often, one wire is marked (striped, 
colored, or ribbed), indicating it should be connected to the positive (+) terminal. 
The plain wire should be connected to the negative (–)...

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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.  Reconnect the SA-4 amplifier to AC (mains) power.
Tip:  Use a silicone caulking material such as RTV adhesive to protect  
speaker wire connections. It is commonly available at hardware stores.
Using the...

Controlling the System using the App
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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 SoundTouch
™ controller app from the App Store.
•	 For Android
™ users: download the SoundTouch™ controller app from the  
Google Play™ Store.
Controlling the system from another computer
Once you set up the...

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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 feet (21 m) of the  
SoundTouch™ wireless adapter in wood-construction homes.  
In concrete, stucco or brick homes, the range will likely be less and  
may vary. The number of other active wireless devices...

Using the System
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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	implanta\ble	medical	device.
Follow these instructions to wall mount your SoundTouch
™ controller. Use the 
bracket as a template to mark the holes. 
Wallboard (anchors and screws supplied):
1.   Use  a ³/16 in. (5 mm) drill bit to drill two holes into ³/8 in. (9.5 mm)...

Using the System
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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	AirPlay	device	to	75	percent	of	maximum	to	
ensure	optimal	volume	control	from	the	SA-4	amplifier	system.
2.  On the device, tap or click 
and select the SoundTouch™ system name  
(assigned during...

Using the System
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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
Blinking white Connecting to Wi-Fi network
Solid white System on and connected to  Wi-Fi network
Solid amber System in setup mode (page 12 and page 24)
Blinking slow amber Disconnected from Wi-Fi network
Blinking...