Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] Note: Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radio remote control could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
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Contents Where to find . . .
Introduction . With a 3·2·1 or 3·2·1 GS Series II system . 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 5 6 6
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Preparing the Remote . 11 11 11 11 11 13 14 14 15 16 17 17 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 21 3
Deciding Where and How Setting up your expansion products
Deciding Where and How
If you have purchased other Bose® link compatible products, you can pair them to work seamlessly with your new remote. [. . . ] These are the house code, stream selection, and room code switches, explained on page 12. As you install the four supplied batteries, match the polarity markings (+ and ) on each one to markings inside the battery compartment (Figure 2).
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Polarity marked on the batteries
+ + + +
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Slide the battery cover back into place until it snaps closed.
Note: If you notice a decrease in the range or response of the RC-38S remote control, the batteries may need to be changed.
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Preparing the Remote What each button does
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Styled after the primary remote, which is packed with the media center, the RC-38S remote has similar buttons.
System ON, OFF, silenced
Turns the system on and off. Mutes the volume for all connected speakers (main and in other rooms). Mutes or unmutes the volume in the current room.
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Select the source
Selects the audio source located in the room where the remote is designated for use. Turns the system on and selects the source connected to the TV input on the media center. Turns the system on and selects the source connected to the CBL/SAT input on the media center. Turns the system on and selects the source connected to the VCR input on the media center. Turns the system on and selects the uMusicTM intelligent playback system mode of stored CD play. While it cannot turn these components on or off, it can change the volume, start or stop play, and control other basic operation. Note: With a CD changer connected to your LIFESTYLE® system, commands from the RC-38S remote can affect the current CD, but cannot change to another CD.
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Two streams, two choices for you
When you set up speakers in another room, you have some choices for what those speakers will play. Your LIFESTYLE® system provides an exciting set of options for you by offering two independent audio streams. So, even when you are in the other room, you can choose to listen to whatever is playing in the main room, or to another audio source that's part of the system. They can carry audio from the same source or from two sources, like the CD player and FM tuner, or even two uMusic system presets, at the same time, to a multitude of rooms -- up to 15 in all!So before you use an RC-38S remote control in another room, you can plan how you want the audio assigned.
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Main room requirements
To simplify your choices, some LIFESTYLE® system assignments are fixed, and do not vary. These include: · Stream 1 audio is the only stream available in the main room (Room A) where your LIFESTYLE® system is installed. · Room switches in the primary remote control must always be set for use in Room A. Other room and stream scenarios It is possible for a total of 15 rooms (A - O) to have Bose® link products installed. Here are some other rooms where the Stream 1 audio might be appreciated, if Room A is your living room:
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Audio Possibilities
Audio Stream 1 Listening Area
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ROOM A home theater system
LIVING ROOM
On Off Stored TV
Input On Off
ROOM B Bose® link amplifier and speakers
DINING ROOM
Mute All CD·DVD FM·AM CBL·SAT
On Off
Mute
AUX VCR
On Off
Tune Library DVD Menu ENTER Settings Tune System Track Chapter Preset Channel Exit Guide
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Primary remote control Media Center
Volume
Seek Shuffle Repeat
Installed SA-2 amplifier RC-38S remote control
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Info
2 5 8 0
uMusic
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Last
Rating Encore Whole CD
CD #
Playlist
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Bose® link A cable LIFESTYLE® system speakers E
N T R Y
Bose® speakers
Installed SA-2 amplifiers
ROOM D installed speakers & amplifier
ROOM C installed speakers & amplifier
Bose 191 installed speakers
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A L L W A Y
GUEST BATHROOM
RC-38S remote control
RC-38S remote control
· Dining area, assigned as Room B · Guest Bathroom, assigned as Room C · Hallway to the front door, assigned as Room D In this case, here are some rooms you might want to have receive Stream 2, instead (see "Other room and stream scenarios - 2" on page 19) · Kitchen, assigned as Room E · Den next to kitchen, assigned as Room F · 3-season porch off the kitchen, assigned as Room G · Area around an outside pool, assigned as Room H
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Audio Possibilities
You can assign a Bose® link compatible device to rooms B through N. Room O is reserved for non-Bose amplifiers and legacy (older) Bose powered speakers. How to make it happen First decide which rooms you want to group to receive the same audio stream. Then adjust the room and stream settings, using the small switches inside the RC-38S remote control battery compartment. For details, refer to "How to change the settings, as needed" on page 17.
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Code Switch Setting
Code Switch Setting
Some simple rules to keep it all straight
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Whether you use just one or many RC-38S remotes, keep these guidelines in mind. [. . . ] · the indicator on the amplifier is lit to show it is working.
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Intermittent response · Check the batteries to see if they need changing. from the LIFESTYLE® · Move the remote to see if the problem is simply system to RC-38S caused by "dead spots" in the building. remote commands · If the above actions do not solve the problem, you may need to obtain a remote control antenna extender cable. · To request one from Bose, refer to the address list provided with your system. [. . . ]