Bose Sa5 Manual

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Important Safety Instructions
Please read the owner’s guide and save it 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 s\
ystem, is intended to alert 
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this owner’s guide.
WARNINGS:
•
 To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the pr

oduct to rain or moisture.
•
   Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing. Do not place obje\
cts filled with liquids, such as 
vases, on or near the apparatus. As with any electronic products, use car

e not to spill liquids into any 
part of the system. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard.
•
 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.
This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste, and should be 
delivered to an appropriate collection facility for recycling. Proper disposal and recycling helps 
protect natural resources, human health and the environment. For more information on disposal 
and recycling of this product, contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where 
you bought this product. 
CAUTIONS:
•
    The product must be used indoors. It is neither designed nor tested for use ou\
tdoors, in recr

eation 
vehicles, or on boats.
•
   Make no modifications to the system or accessories. Unauthorized alter\
ations may compromise safety, 
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egulatory compliance, and system performance.  
						

							 
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Important Safety Instructions
NOTES:
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  Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, \
such disconnect device 
shall remain r

eadily operable.
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   The product label is located on the bottom of the product. 
•
  Refer to your local building codes for wire types suitable for your application.
•
   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).
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.
     Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience  
r

eceptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
10.
   Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11.
   Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long pe\
riods of time.
12.
    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 o\
r moistur

e, does not operate 
normally, or has been dropped.
Only suitable for use at areas with altitude less than 2000m.  
						

							Regulatory Information
Important USA and Canada compliance Information
•  This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada l\
icense-exempt RSS  
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This\
 device may not cause  
harmful interfer
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference 
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 a\
ny 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 accept any 
interference, including interfer

ence 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.
Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential  requirements and other relevant pr ovisions 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
Information about products that generate electrical noise
This 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 harmful 
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 interference 
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment off 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 fr

om that to which the receiver is connected.
•
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device when operating in the 5150 to 5250 MHz band is for indoor us\
e only to reduce the potential for 
harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
Date of manufactur

e: The four bolded digits in the serial number indicate the date of manufacture.  
The first digit is the year of manufacture; “5” is 2005 or 2015. Digits 2-4 are the month and date; “001” is 
January 1 and “365” is December 31. 
China Importer: Bose Electronics (Shanghai) Company Limited, Part C, Plan 9, No. 353 North 
 Riying Road, 
China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone.
EU Importer: 

Bose GP, Castleblayney Road, 
 Carrickmacross, Ireland.
Taiwan Impor

ter: Bose Taiwan Branch, Room 905, 9F, Worldwide House, 131 Min Sheng East Rd, Section 
3, Taipei, Taiwan, 105.
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Regulatory Information
Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or ElementsToxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements
Part Name Lead 
(Pb) Mercury 
(Hg) Cadmium 
(Cd) Hexavalent 
(CR(VI)) Polybrominated 
Biphenyl (PBB) Polybrominated 
 diphenylether  (PBDE)
PCBs
X O O O OO
Metal parts X O O O OO
Plastic parts O O O O OO
Speakers X O O O OO
Cables X O O O OO
This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364.
O: Indicates that said hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this pa\
rt is below the 
limit requirement of GB/T 26572.
X: Indicates that said hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials us\
ed for this part 
is above the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.
Please complete and retain for your records
The serial and model numbers can be found on the bottom of the system.
Serial number:
 ___________________________________________________________________
Model number:
 ___________________________________________________________________
Purchase date:
 ___________________________________________________________________
We suggest you keep your receipt in a safe place. 
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Amazon, Kindle, and Fire are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc. 
The Bluetooth
® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use 
of such marks by Bose Corporation is under license.
iHeartRadio is a registered trademark of iHeartMedia, Inc.
This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such 
technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft.
iTunes is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
This product incorporates Spotify software which is subject to 3rd party licenses found here:  
www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses.
Spotify is a registered trademark of Spotify AB.
SoundTouch and the wireless note design are trademarks of Bose Corporation in the U.S. and other 
countries.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance
®.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
© 2015 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise 
used without prior written permission. 
						

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SoundTouch™
About your SoundTouch™ SA-5 amplifier ................................................................... 8
System benefits
 ........................................................................\
............................... 8
Hardware features
 ........................................................................\
........................... 8
SoundTouch™ app ........................................................................\
............................ 8
Setting up the System
Unpacking the system ........................................................................\
............................ 9
Installing the ampl ifier
 ........................................................................\
........................... 10
Installation guidelines
 ........................................................................\
................... 10
Speaker wire recommendations
 ........................................................................\
... 10
Placing the speakers
 ........................................................................\
............................... 10
Connecting the speakers to the amplifier
 .................................................................. 11
Connecting one pair of speakers
 ........................................................................\
.. 11
Connecting two pairs of speakers 
 ....................................................................... 13
Connecting the system to power
 ........................................................................\
......... 14
Setting up SoundTouch™
Adding the system to your Wi-Fi® network ................................................................. 15
Add the system to an existing SoundTouch™ account ..................................... 15
Download and install the SoundT
ouch™ app ..................................................... 15
Connect the system to your home Wi-Fi® network ........................................... 16
Connect the system to a new network
 ................................................................ 16
Using the System
Using the SoundTouch™ app  ........................................................................\
................ 17
Bluetooth® wireless technology ........................................................................\
... 17
Getting help
 ........................................................................\
...................................... 17
Controlling the system from another smar

tphone, tablet or computer
 ...... 17
Understanding the Wi-Fi® indicator ........................................................................\
..... 18
Contents 
						

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Personalizing your Presets
How Presets work ........................................................................\
.................................... 19
What you need to know
 ........................................................................\
.................. 19
Playing a Preset
 ........................................................................\
....................................... 19
Setting a Preset
 ........................................................................\
....................................... 19
Care and Maintenance
Disabling Wi-Fi® capability ........................................................................\
..................... 20
Re-enabling Wi-Fi® capability ........................................................................\
................ 20
Resetting the system
 ........................................................................\
............................. 20
Troubleshooting 
 ........................................................................\
..................................... 21
Overload protection
 ........................................................................\
................................ 22
Cleaning
 ........................................................................\
..................................................... 22
Customer service
 ........................................................................\
..................................... 22
Limited warranty information
 ........................................................................\
............... 23
Technical information
 ........................................................................\
............................. 23
Appendix A: Connector Panel
Connectors ........................................................................\
................................................ 24
Appendix B: Wall Mounting Instructions
Mounting hardware specifications ........................................................................\
...... 25
Mounting the bracket to the wall
 ........................................................................\
......... 26
Attaching the amplifier to the mounting bracket
 ..................................................... 27
Appendix C: Using a Computer for Setup
Important setup information ........................................................................\
................ 28
Using a desktop computer for setup
 ................................................................... 28
Setting up the system using a computer
 ................................................................... 28
Contents 
						

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About your SoundTouch™ SA-5 amplifier
Your SoundTouch™ amplifier is an elegant way to bring clear, room-filling sound 
streamed wirelessly into any room or outdoor space over your home Wi-Fi® net-
work. 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 
you want. 
System benefits
• Enjoy wireless access to Internet radio, music services and your music library.
•
 Access your favorite music easily with your personalized Presets.
•
 Wireless setup using your smartphone or tablet. 
•
 Works with your existing home Wi-Fi network.
•
 Stream music from Bluetooth® devices. 
•
 Free SoundTouch™ app for your computer, smartphone or tablet. 
•
 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.
Hardware features
• Connects to your choice of indoor or outdoor speakers for powerful sound  
anywhere around your home (amplifier must r emain inside and dry).
•
 Bose® proprietary signal processing automatically adjusts the tonal balance,  
enabling full, rich lows at nearly all listening levels. 
•
 Ethernet connector enables wired access to your home network.
•
 Two terminal connectors enable you to connect up to two pairs of speakers.
•
 Three AUX IN connectors enable playback from media players.
SoundTouch™ app
• Set up and control your system from your smartphone, tablet or computer. 
•
 Use the SoundTouch™ app to easily personalize Presets to your favorite music. 
•
 Explore Internet radio, music services and your music library. 
•
 Pair, connect, and play audio from Bluetooth

 devices. 
•
 Set the output of the amplifier to Stereo (default) or Mono.
•
 Rename the AUX IN connectors to easily identify connected devices.
•
 Adjust the system’s bass level.
•
 Manage system settings.
SoundTouch™ 
						

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Unpacking the system
Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are included.
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 childr

en.
The 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 (mains) 
power outlet, DO NOT alter the plug in any way. 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. Refer to the quick start guide in the 
carton for contact information.
AC (mains) power cord
SoundTouch
™ SA-5 
amplifier
USB cable (computer setup only)
Mounting bracketMounting hardware
Setting up the System  
						

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Setting up the System
Installing the amplifier
Place the amplifier on a sturdy surface, close to an AC (mains) power source.Tip:  For wall mounting instructions, see page 25.
The amplifier does not need to be close to your speakers. 
Installation guidelines
Amplifier 
Placement • Place the amplifier on a shelf or mount it on a wall.
•
 Install the amplifier indoors, close to an AC (mains) power outlet. \
CAUTIONS:
•
 Place the amplifier in an area where the maximum ambient tempera-
ture is less than 104°F (40°C).
•
 For optimum performance, place the amplifier in a well-ventilated area.
•
 DO NOT place the amplifier in a completely enclosed area.  
If adequate ventilation is not provided, performance of the system  
may be reduced. 
•
 Place the amplifier with a minimum of 3 in. (75 mm) of ventilation 
around it. 
•
 Do not stack multiple amplifiers on top of each other. If using multiple 
amplifiers, place them side by side.
Wall Mounting •
 Use the provided mounting bracket and hardware (see page 25). 
•
 Vertical mounting: attach the amplifier to the bracket with the  
Wi-Fi® indicator at the bottom; connector panel at the top.
•
 Horizontal mounting: attach the amplifier to the bracket with connecto\
r 
panel on the left or right.
•
 DO NOT mount the amplifier on the ceiling.
Speaker  
Connections CAUTIONS:
•
 Use only unpowered speakers. DO NOT connect any make or model 
of power

ed speakers. Doing so may cause damage to the equipment.
•
 One pair of speakers requires 4 ohm minimum each. 
•
 Two pairs of speakers require 8 ohm minimum each.
Speaker wire recommendations
Maximum Length Gauge
30 ft. (9 m)  18 (0.82 mm2)
45 ft. (14 m) 16 (1.3 mm
2)
70 ft. (21 m) 14 (2.0 mm
2)
Placing the speakers
Place the speakers in their permanent location before connecting the speaker wires 
to the amplifier.