Bose SA-2 Setting Up Advanced Features, Amplifier mode switches, Stereo or mono output SA-3 only

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Setting Up Advanced Features

Amplifier mode switches

The advanced features of the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier are set up using microswitches A, B, and C (Figure 21). The SA-3 has all three switches, but the SA-2 has only switch C.

Figure 21

SA-2 and SA-3 microswitches

SA-3

 

 

 

A B C 6

7

8

9

SA-2

 

 

 

C 6

7

8

9

Switch

Position

Function

A

Down

Mono output

 

Up*

Stereo output

B

Down*

Local source auto detect Off

 

Up

Local source auto detect On

C

Down*

Single amp

 

Up

Supplemental amp

*Factory setting

Stereo or mono output (SA-3 only)

The output of the SA-3 amplifier can be set to stereo (switch A up – factory setting) or mono (switch A down). The mono output mode feeds left and right channel audio to both the left and right outputs. This mode is useful in situations where a stereo output isn’t feasible such as when outdoor speakers are used in a large area.

Automatic detection of a local source (SA-3 only)

When a source is connected to the AUX INPUT jacks, you can set the amplifier to detect when that source is turned on, thereby automatically switching the amplifier from standby to on.

The amplifier is shipped with this feature turned off. For local source automatic detection, set switch B up.

Single and supplemental amplifiers

If you want to cover a large area, such as an outdoor patio, requiring more than one set of speakers, you can install additional amplifiers. See the setup for room C in “Setup guidelines for additional rooms” on page 23.

•Leave switch C down (factory setting – single amp mode) on one amplifier and set switch C up (supplemental amp mode) on all other amplifiers.

•Set the room code in all amplifiers to the same room code as in the remote control.

•Now, you can turn them all on and off, change their volumes, or mute them together using a single remote control.

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Contents Bose Lifestyle SA-2 and SA-3 Stereo Amplifier Please read this owner’s guide Safety InformationClass B emissions Information about products that generate electrical noise Important Safety InstructionsAntenna grounding Contents Unpacking the carton Introducing the Lifestyle SA-2 and SA-3 Stereo AmplifierBefore you begin Connection panel features AC PowerAUX Input SA-3 only Room Code switchesLED status indicator Bose link INPUT/OUTPUTSetting Up Your Lifestyle Stereo Amplifier Identifying your systemSelecting a location for your Lifestyle stereo amplifier Mounting your Lifestyle stereo amplifier Wood wall WallboardModel AV-18/38/48 media center setup Setting up RC18S2 and RC38S2 remotes Check the expansion protocol setting in your systemModel AV-28 media center setup Setting up the RC28S remote Setting Zone 2 ProtocolMulti-room interface setup Setting up the Personal music center Selecting other rooms with the Personal music centerModel 20 music center setup See Setting up the amplifier room code onSetting up the RC-20 remote for Zone Model 5 music center setup System ControlSetting up the RC-5 remote Connecting speakers to your Lifestyle stereo amplifier Powering-up your system LED activity MeaningSetting Up Additional Rooms For Sound Setup guidelines for additional roomsTo set up the Personal Music Center Setting up remote controls for other roomsTo set up the RC18S or RC38S remote RoomSetting up the amplifier room code Stereo or mono output SA-3 only Setting Up Advanced FeaturesAmplifier mode switches Automatic detection of a local source SA-3 onlyTroubleshooting Cleaning the amplifierProtecting outdoor wiring Problem What to doAccessories Customer serviceLimited warranty Technical information Page Bose Corporation
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