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 app, plug the power cord into the AC POWER  
connector on the back of the SoundTouch™ SA-4 amplifier. 
5. Plug the other end of the power cord into AC (mains) power. 
						

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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 prompted to remove the USB cable, disconnect the USB cable from  
the SoundTouch
™ wireless adapter and from the computer. 
Note:   Leave the wireless adapter connected to the SA-4 amplifier,  
and the amplifier connected to AC (mains) power. 
9.  Follow the instructions on your computer to complete setup, including  
creating a SoundTouch
™ account, locating your music library, signing  
in to music services, exploring music, and personalizing your presets. 
Note:   During this process, you will be prompted to install the provided  
batteries into the SoundTouch
™ controller.
10.  When finished, disconnect the SA-4 amplifier from AC (mains) power and  
prepare to connect the speakers. 
If the amplifier is not in its permanent location, install the SA-4 am\
plifier and 
the SoundTouch
™ wireless adapter. When you reconnect the system to AC 
(mains) power, it reconnects to your network. 
						

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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 indoors. It is neither designed nor tested for 
use outdoors, in recreational vehicles, or on boats.
•	 DO NOT mount the SA-4 amplifier on a surface that is not sturdy enough,  
or that has hazards concealed behind it, such as electrical wiring or plumbing.
•	 The wireless adapter connects to the SA-4 amplifier with a 6 foot (1.8 m) cable. 
Place the SA-4 amplifier so that the wireless adapter is within range of your  
Wi-Fi
® router or network access point.
•	 Place the SA-4 amplifier and wireless adapter in an area where the maximum 
ambient temperature is less than 104°F (40°C).
•	 For optimum performance, place the SA-4 amplifier in a well-ventilated area.
•	 DO NOT place the SA-4 amplifier in a completely enclosed area. If adequate 
ventilation is not provided, the amplifier automatically protects itself by  
reducing its volume level in order to limit its temperature.
•	 DO NOT place the SA-4 amplifier on any heat-sensitive surface, such as the 
finished surface of fine furniture. Like all electrical equipment, it generates  
some heat.
•	 DO NOT use the SA-4 amplifier in a damp location. It is important to prevent 
moisture from getting into the system.
Installing the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter
The SoundTouch™ wireless adapter provides the network input for the  
SA-4 amplifier. It must remain in range of the Wi-Fi router, and within  
70 feet (21 m) of the SoundTouch
™ controller. 
To keep interference to a minimum and to increase the strength of the Wi-Fi  
signal, install the wireless adapter outside of and away from metal cabinets,  
away from other audio/video components, and away from direct heat sources. 
See page 32 for wall mounting instructions.
Note:   If you experience interference with your network connection, place  
the SoundTouch
™ wireless adapter outside of any cabinet or enclosure  
and away from metal objects. If problems persist, see “Troubleshooting”  
on page 24. 
						

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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 (–) terminal. For recommended 
wire sizes and lengths, see “Speaker cable recommendations” on page 27.
1.  Disconnect the SA-4 amplifier from AC (mains) power.
2.  Remove the terminal block connector from the SPEAKER OUTPUTS  
connector on the rear panel of the SA-4 amplifier.
3.  Use a small, flat-head screwdriver to connect the left speaker cable to the  
L positive (+) and minus (–) terminals of the 4-pin terminal bloc\
k connector,  
and the right speaker cable to the R positive (+) and minus (–) t\
erminals.
4. Plug the terminal block connector into the SPEAKER OUTPUTS connector.
Bose 251® Environmental Speakers 
shown for illustration only. 
						

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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 SoundTouch™ app 
The SoundTouch™ app is a software application that enables you to control the 
system from your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Using the app, your smart 
device acts as a rich remote for your SoundTouch
™ system. 
The app enables you to manage your system settings, explore local and global  
Internet radio stations, set and change presets, stream music to the system,  
view what is playing, plus much more.
After you set up the system on your network using the SoundTouch
™ app,  
you are ready to explore streaming music and to personalize your presets. 
Getting help
If you need more information on using the system, use Help Tips or Online help.
Help Tips
After setup is complete, helpful tips appear on the screen, based on the task you 
are trying to complete. These tips instruct you how to use the system, inc\
luding 
how to personalize your presets.
To activate the tips 
If you have deactivated tips, follow these instructions to re-activate tips.
1.  Launch the SoundTouch
™ app and click EXPLORE > SETTINGS > Help Tips.
2.  Slide the SHOW TIPS slider to ON.
Online help
For information about using SoundTouch™:
1.  Click EXPLORE > HELP in the app. 
2.  Browse through the help topics. 
						

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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 SoundTouch™ system on your home Wi-Fi® network, you  
can control the system from any computer on the same network.
1.  On the computer where you want to control the system, open a browser  
and go to:
http://www.Bose.com/soundtouch_app
2.  Download, install, and launch the SoundTouch
™ app.
The sign-in screen appears.
You are ready to sign in to your SoundTouch
™ account. 
						

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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 in the home  
may affect range. Ideally, there should be no more than one wall or  
ceiling between the controller and the wireless adapter.
Volume ring Presets ring
Skip forward
Screen
Skip backward 
SoundTouch™ icon
Using the SoundTouch™ controller
•	 Press a preset to play it. Press and hold a preset to personalize it.
•	 Move your finger around the Presets ring to view presets.
•	 Turn the Volume ring to adjust the volume.
•	 Touch 
 or   to skip through content.
•	   Press and hold the screen to turn the SoundTouch
™ system on and off.
•	 Press the screen to play or pause music.
•	 Touch and hold the SoundTouch
™ icon to disconnect the controller from a  
system. To connect to another system, refer to the help system in the app.
Note:	 
If the controller is in power saving mode, wave your hand  within 6 in. (15 cm) above the screen to turn it on.
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)  
or thicker wallboard.
2.	 Insert the provided anchors into the holes and tap lightly to secure.
3.	   Align the bracket (tab at top) to the anchors. Tighten the provided screws into 
the holes.
4.	 Align the latch to the bracket's tab. Attach the controller.
Wood:
1. Purchase two #6x1 in. (25.4 mm) flat-head wood screws.
2.	  Use  a 
7/64 in. (2.78 mm) drill bit to drill 2 holes into ³/4 in. (19 mm)  
or thicker wood. 
3.	 Align the bracket (tab at top) to the holes. Tighten the screws into the holes.
4.	 Align the latch to the bracket's tab. Attach the controller.
Ta b
Bracket 
						

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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 setup).
3.  Start playing music from a music app.
Note:   To set up your system as an AirPlay device only, see “Alternate setup 
method” on page 24.
Status indicators
SoundTouch™ SA-4 amplifier status indicator
The SoundTouch™ SA-4 amplifier has a green status indicator on the  
connector panel. 
SA-4 amplifier 
status indicator
Indicator activity System status
Solid On and ready to receive data
Slow blinking: 1 sec on, 3 sec off In standby
Fast blinking On and receiving data 
						

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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 fast amber  Firmware error - call Bose service
Off Networking disabled or system connected to Ethernet