Bose Sa4 Manual

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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.  When the Wi-Fi status indicator blinks amber once and lights solid amber, 
release the Control button.
Control button
Wi-Fi status indicator
3. On your computer, tablet or smartphone, activate Wi-Fi and...

Advanced Features
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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.
Power Saving mode
The SoundTouch™ wireless adapter has a low-power standby mode in which it 
consumes a minimum amount of power. This can be used to reduce the power 
consumed in your home while you are...

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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 access your presets using the SoundTouch
™ app on your  
computer, smartphone, or tablet. See “Using the SoundTouch™ app” on 
page 15.
What you need to know
•	 You can set presets from the app, or from the...

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Adding a Wi-Fi® network
If your network information has changed, or to connect your system to an\
other 
network, you must add the new network information in the app and then co\
nnect 
the system.
1. Launch the SoundTouch
™ app.
2.  Click EXPLORE > SETTINGS > Systems.
3.  Select the system.
4.  Click CONNECT TO A WI-FI NETWORK.
5.  Follow the instructions on your computer. 
Troubleshooting 
For more troubleshooting information, refer to the Help system in the  
SoundTouch™ app.
Problem What...

Care and Maintenance
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ProblemWhat to do
Neither speaker 
plays •	
Make sure the amplifier is connected to AC (mains) power.
•	 Make sure the plug is inserted fully and the AC (mains) power 
outlet is powered.
•	 Make sure content is selected via the SoundTouch
™ app.
•	 Disconnect the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter cable from the 
amplifier. Disconnect AC power from the SA-4 amplifier for three 
minutes. Reconnect the SoundTouch
™ wireless adapter. Reconnect 
power to the SA-4 amplifier.
Only...

Care and Maintenance
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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 hard-to-reach areas. DO NOT use any solvents, chemicals, or  
cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. 
Customer service
For additional help using the system, contact Bose customer...

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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
•	USA/Canada: 120V60 Hz, 400W
•	 International: 220-240V50/60 Hz, 400W
Input sensitivity
0.5 Vrms @ 1 kHz
Signal to Noise ratio (S/N)
90 dB
Output power (continuous average)
100W / channel minimum into 6...

Technical Information
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SoundTouch™ wireless adapter
Dimensions and weight
•	2½ in. wide x 9⅜ 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
•	4⅛ in. diameter x 1⅛ in. high (10.5 cm x 2.8 cm)
•	 8.0 oz (.23 kg)
Temperature range
32° F to 104° F (0° C to 40° C) 

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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 (mains) outlet. There is no on/off switch  
on the SoundTouch
™ SA-4 amplifier.
VCALocal volume control connector. Allows you to control the volume using  
a wall-mounted control. Contact your...

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Appendix B: Wall mounting the  
SoundTouch™ SA-4 amplifier
Vertical 
orientation
 
Connector 
panel is 
facing left.Horizontal 
orientation
 
Connector panel  
is facing up.
Follow these instructions to wall mount your SoundTouchTM SA-4 amplifier.  
Install either vertically with the connector panel facing left, or horizontally    
with the connector panel facing up.
1.  Remove rubber feet from the SA-4 amplifier. Use these holes to mount the 
amplifier on the wall.
2.  To mark mounting hole...