Bose Sa4 Manual

							 
   
Owner's Guide    
						

							Safety
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Please take the time to follow the instructions in this owner's guide ca\
refully. It will help you set up and operate your 
system properly and enjoy its advanced features. Please save this guide \
for future reference.
All Bose products must be used in accordance with local, state, federal,\
 and industry regulations.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to 
constitute a risk of electrical shock. 
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, as marked on the system, is intended to alert the user 
to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in t\
his owner’s guide.
WARNINGS: •  To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
•    Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing. Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as 
vases, on or near the apparatus. As with any electronic products, use care not to spill liquids into any part 
of the system. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard.
•    Keep battery (or batteries) away from children. May cause a fire or chemical burn if mishandled. Do not 
recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. \
Dispose of used batteries promptly. 
Replace only with a battery of the correct type and model number.
•    Danger of explosion if battery (or batteries) is incorrectly replaced.\
 Use only AA batteries (IEC LR06).
•  Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on or near the apparatus.
WARNING: Contains small parts which may be a choking hazard. Not suitable for children under age 3.
WARNING: This product contains magnetic material. Please contact your physician if you have any 
questions on whether this might affect the operation of your implantable medical device.
Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not incinerate.
CAUTIONS:
•     To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the line cord plug to \
the wide slot of the AC (mains) 
receptacle. Insert the plug fully into the receptacle.
•     The product must be used indoors. It is neither designed nor tested for \
use outdoors, in recreation 
vehicles, or on boats.
•    Make no modifications to the system or accessories. Unauthorized alterations may compromise safety , 
regulatory compliance, and system performance.
NOTES:
•    A personal computer is required for system setup. A home Wi-Fi
® network and Internet access are required.
•   
Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall 
remain readily operable.
•    The product label is located on the bottom of the product. 
•   
The speaker wire and interconnect cables included with the system are not approved for in-wall installation. 
Please check your local building codes for the correct type of wire and cable required for in-wall installation. 
•    Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Corporation could void the user ’s authority to 
operate this equipment.
•   
Operate this product within the temperature range of 32° F to 104° F (0° C to 40° C). 
						

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Important Safety Instructions
1.  Read these instructions.
2.   Keep these instructions.
3.   Heed all warnings.
4.   Follow all instructions.
5.   Do not use this apparatus near water or moisture.
6.   Clean only with a dry cloth.
7.   Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8.     Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including 
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.     Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades 
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide 
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult 
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 
10.     Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,   
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11.   Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12.   Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13.     Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged   
in a way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen   
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, \
does not operate normally,  
or has been dropped.
Important USA and Canada compliance Information•    This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 
this device must accept any interference received, including interferenc\
e that may cause undesired operation.
•    This device complies with FCC and Industry Canada RF radiation exposure \
limits set forth for general population.
•   
This device must not be co-located or be operating in conjunction with any other antennas or transmitters.
•   
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following 
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accep\
t any interference, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation. 
•    This equipment complies with FCC and Industry Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled 
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 8 inches (20 cm) 
between radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any 
other antenna or transmitter.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Information about products that generate electrical noiseThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmf\
ul interference in a 
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer\
ence to radio communications. However, 
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harm -
ful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment of f and on, the 
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of \
the following measures:
•  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and 
other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC and all other applicable EU directive requirements.  The 
complete Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.Bose.com/compliance. 
						

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Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements
Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements
Part NameLead (Pb) Mercury 
(Hg) Cadmium 
(Cd) Hexavalent 
(CR(VI)) Polybrominated 
Biphenyl (PBB) Polybrominated 
 diphenylether  (PBDE)
PCBs XO O O O O
Metal parts XO O O O O
Plastic parts OO O O O O
Speakers XO O O O O
Cables XO O O O O
O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit 
requirement in SJ/T 11363-2006. 
X: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this part is 
above the limit requirement in SJ/T 11363-2006.
AirPlay works with Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or \
later, Mac with OS X Mountain 
Lion, and Mac and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later.
AirPlay, Apple iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, iTunes, Mac, and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in  
the U.S. and other countries. 
“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad”\
 mean that an electronic accessory has been 
designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectivel\
y, and has been certified by the 
developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible \
for the operation of this device 
or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that\
 the use of this accessory with iPod, 
iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance.
The Bluetooth
® word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such 
marks by Bose is under license.
Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google, Inc.
SoundTouch and the wireless note design are trademarks of Bose Corporation in \
the U.S. and other 
countries.
Wi-Fi is a registered mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United\
 States and other countries. 
© 2013 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modi\
fied, distributed, or otherwise used 
without prior written permission.
Please complete and retain for your records.
The serial and model numbers can be found on the bottom of the system.
SA-4 amplifier serial and model numbers: ___________________________________________
Wireless adapter serial and model numbers: _________________________________________
SoundTouch
™ controller serial and model numbers: ___________________________________
Purchase date: ___________________________________________________________________
We suggest you keep your receipt with this owner's guide. 
						

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Introducing SoundTouch™ from Bose®
Key Benefits ........................................................................\
........................ 7
Introduction
About your SoundTouch™ SA-4 amplifier .....................................................  8
System features ........................................................................\
.................  8
Setting up the System
Unpacking the system ........................................................................\
..............  9
Adding the system to your Wi-Fi
® network ...................................................  10
Installing the SoundTouch™ app .............................................................  10
Connecting the system to your home Wi-Fi
® network ........................  1 1
Installing the SoundTouch™ SA-4 amplifier .................................................  13
Installing the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter ...................................... 13
Connecting speakers to the SA-4 amplifier  .................................................  14
Controlling the System using the App
Using the SoundTouch™ app ........................................................................\
... 15
Getting help ........................................................................\
.........................  15
Downloading the app for your mobile device ...............................................  16
Controlling the system from another computer .........................................  16
Using the System
Playing music with the SoundTouch™ controller ........................................ 17
Using the the SoundTouch™ controller .................................................  17
Wall mounting the SoundTouch™ controller ........................................  18
Playing an AirPlay stream ........................................................................\
........  19
Status indicators ........................................................................\
.......................  19
SoundTouch™ SA-4 amplifier status indicator .....................................  19
SoundTouch™ wireless adapter Wi-Fi
® status indicator .....................  20
Advanced Features
Alternate setup method ........................................................................\
...........  2 1
Disable/enable Wi-Fi
® capability .....................................................................  22
Power Saving mode ........................................................................\
..................  22
Contents 
						

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Personalizing your Presets
How presets work ........................................................................\
...................... 23
What you need to know ........................................................................\
.....  23
Playing a preset ........................................................................\
.........................  23
Presets with the SoundTouch™ controller ....................................................  23
To set a preset ........................................................................\
....................  23
To change a preset ........................................................................\
.............  23
Care and Maintenance
Adding a Wi-Fi® network ........................................................................\
........... 24
Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
........................  24
Cleaning ........................................................................\
.......................................  26
Customer service ........................................................................\
.......................  26
Limited warranty information ........................................................................\
.  26
Technical Information
SoundTouch™ SA-4 amplifier ........................................................................\
.. 27
SoundTouch™ wireless adapter ......................................................................  28
SoundTouch™ controller ........................................................................\
..........  28
Appendices
Appendix A: SA-4 amplifier connector panel ............................................... 29
Appendix B: Wall mounting the SoundTouch™ SA-4 amplifier ................  30
Appendix C: Wall mounting the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter .............  32
Appendix D: Using a desktop computer to connect to the network  ........ 33
Contents 
						

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With SoundTouch™, you can stream Internet radio, music services, and your music 
library. If you have Wi-Fi® at home, you’re ready to enjoy your favorite music in any 
room or outdoor space that you want.
Key Benefits
•	 Enjoy wireless access to Internet radio, music services, and your music library.
•	 Stream your favorite music easily with personalized presets.
•	 Works with your existing home Wi-Fi network.
•	 Free SoundTouch
™ app for your computer, smartphone, or tablet provides more  
powerful control.
•	 Simply add additional systems at any time for a multi-room listening experience.
•	 Wide selection of Bose
® audio systems lets you choose the right solution  
for any room or outdoor space.
Introducing SoundTouch™ from Bose® 
						

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About your SoundTouch™ SA-4 amplifier
The SoundTouch™ SA-4 amplifier is an elegant way to deliver high-quality sound 
into any room or outdoor space streamed wirelessly over your home Wi-Fi®  
network. Use the free SoundTouch™ app to set up and control your system.  
See “Adding the system to your Wi-Fi® network” on page 10.
System features
•	 Easily connects to your choice of speakers for powerful sound anywhere  
around your home – even connects to outdoor speakers. (Although the  
amplifier itself must remain inside and dry.)
•	 Bose
® patented signal processing automatically adjusts the tonal balance,  
enabling full, rich lows at nearly all listening levels. 
•	 SoundTouch
™ controller provides control from up to 70 feet (21 m) away.
•	 Six presets deliver your music with just one touch.
•	 An Ethernet connector enables wired access to your home network.
•	 Stream your music via AirPlay for your Apple
® devices.
•	 USB connectors for network setup.
*
* The USB connectors on the back of the system (SETUP A and SETUP B) are\
 for setup only. 
The connectors are not designed to charge smartphones, tablets, or simil\
ar devices.
Introduction 
						

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Unpacking the system
Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are included.
Note:  Do not connect any cables to the system until after you have launched  
the SoundTouch™ app. See “Connecting the system to your home Wi-Fi
® 
network” on page 11.
SoundTouch™ controller
SoundTouch™  
wireless adapter
AC (mains) power cord
SoundTouch
™  
SA-4 amplifierUSB cable
Save the carton and packing materials for transporting or storing the system.
CAUTION: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach 
of children.
The SoundTouch
™ SA-4 amplifier includes the appropriate AC (mains) power 
cord for your region. Use only the supplied AC (mains) power cord. If it does 
not fit your AC power (mains) outlet, DO NOT alter the plug in any w\
ay.  
Contact Bose customer service for assistance.
Note:   If part of the system is damaged, do not use it. Contact your authorized  
Bose
® dealer or Bose customer service. Please refer to the contact list in 
the carton for contact information.
Setting up the System 
						

							Setting up the System
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Adding the system to your Wi-Fi® network
Tip:  A laptop is the preferred method for connecting to the network. If you  
must use a desktop computer, see “Appendix D: Using a desktop computer 
to connect to the network” on page 33.
Before you can use SoundTouch
™ you must install the SoundTouch™ app onto  
a computer that is on your home network. Next, you will use the app to c\
onnect 
the system to the network. The app guides you through the setup process. 
Make sure you follow the instructions on your computer.
Note:   If you have already set up SoundTouch
™ for another system, just launch the 
app and click EXPLORE > SETTINGS > Systems > ADD SYSTEM to add 
another system.
Installing the SoundTouch™ app
1.  From a computer that is on your Wi-Fi® network, open a browser and go to:
http://www.Bose.com/soundtouch_app
Tip:	 If	you	want	SoundTouch
™	to	play	your	iTunes®	or	 Windows	\fedia®	Player	
music	li\brary,	use	the	computer	where	your	music	li\brary	is	stored.
http://www .Bose.com/soundtouch_app
2. Download and install the SoundTouch™ app onto your computer.
You are now ready to connect the system to your network. 
Note:   Do not connect any cables to the system until the app instructs  
you to connect the cables.