Bose SA-2, SA-3 manual Customer service, Limited warranty, Accessories

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Maintaining Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier

Problem

What to do

 

 

Bass or treble is

• Check the speaker wire connections. Make sure the wires are connected + to + and – to –.

weak

• See “Connecting speakers to your Lifestyle® stereo amplifier” on page 21.

 

 

Interference

• Make sure the speaker wires are firmly inserted in the terminals on the back of the speaker and on the

 

amplifier rear panel. Check to be sure no wires are touching across terminals.

 

• See “Connecting speakers to your Lifestyle® stereo amplifier” on page 21.

 

 

Remote does not

• Be sure the 1/8 in (3.5 mm) mini-plug is firmly inserted in the SYSTEM CONTROL 2 jack (Model 5 music

adjust the volume

center only).

 

• If you are using an RC-20 or RC-5 remote control, make sure the remote control switch settings are correct.

 

• If you are using a local volume control (VCA), turn it to the off position.

 

 

Volume

• Lower the volume setting to see if the level returns to normal. If so, the sudden loss of volume was an inten-

suddenly decreases

tional action of the amplifier’s overload protection feature. This engages automatically if the volume is set

 

too high and is overdriving the speakers. Choosing a lower setting should ensure continuous, even volume.

 

 

Zone 2 does not

• If you are using a Lifestyle® DVD system, the stereo amplifier will not work unless “Zone 2 Protocol” in

work at all

the system settings menu is set to “Legacy”. For more information, consult your Lifestyle® DVD system’s

 

owners guide.

 

 

Customer service

For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. Refer to the address list enclosed in the product packaging for correct phone numbers.

Limited warranty

The Lifestyle® stereo amplifier is covered by the Bose limited one-year transferable warranty. Details of the coverage are provided on the product registration card that came with the product. Please fill out the information section of the card and mail it to Bose. Failure to do so will not affect your warranty rights.

Accessories

•Bose® link-to-Model 5 adapter cable (PN 000000)

•Bose® link 50-foot extension/expansion cable (PN 275475-050)

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Contents Bose Lifestyle SA-2 and SA-3 Stereo Amplifier Class B emissions Safety InformationPlease read this owner’s guide Antenna grounding Important Safety InstructionsInformation about products that generate electrical noise Contents Before you begin Introducing the Lifestyle SA-2 and SA-3 Stereo AmplifierUnpacking the carton Connection panel features AC PowerRoom Code switches LED status indicatorAUX Input SA-3 only 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 roomsSetting up remote controls for other rooms To set up the RC18S or RC38S remoteTo set up the Personal Music Center RoomSetting up the amplifier room code Setting Up Advanced Features Amplifier mode switchesStereo or mono output SA-3 only Automatic detection of a local source SA-3 onlyCleaning the amplifier Protecting outdoor wiringTroubleshooting Problem What to doLimited warranty Customer serviceAccessories Technical information Page Bose Corporation
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