User manual BOSE LINK AR1

[. . . ] Where the mains plug is used as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily operable. It is neither designed or tested for use outdoors, in recreation vehicles, or on boats. 2 English Español Français Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions ­ for all components before using this product. Keep these instructions ­ for future reference. Heed all warnings ­ on the product and in the owner's guide. [. . . ] · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Any modifications made to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Canada This product complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specification. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. For Your Records Now is a good time to locate the serial number on the bottom of the unit and record it here. Serial number: __________________________________________________________ Dealer name:____________________________________________________________ Dealer phone: _________________________________ Purchase date: ___________ Bose recommends that you keep your sales slip and a copy of your product registration card together with this guide. 4 English Español Français EXPANDING YOUR AUDIO LINK The Bose link AR1 Wireless Audio Receiver Your AR1 receiver works with the Bose® link AL8 Homewide Wireless Audio Link transmitter. It provides wireless audio reception for Bose link expansion room systems, amplifiers, or powered speakers. You can also use it with some older Bose products that are not Bose link compatible or with a tuner/receiver or a pair of powered speakers that are not from Bose. Note: Use of the AR1 receiver with a product that is not Bose link compatible requires a special adapter cable. For further information, refer to "Instructions for non-Bose or older Bose products" on page 6. Getting it ready · Check the AR1 receiver connection panel to make sure the Setup Code switches are set to match those on the connection panel of the AL8 transmitter. This ensures compatibility. Note: For further information on the Setup Code, refer to the owner's guide that came with your AL8 Homewide Wireless Audio Link. · Place the receiver within 7 feet (2 meters) of the product it connects to (using the supplied Bose link A cable). · Place it within 80 feet (24 meters) of the AL8 transmitter. · Keep it upright with all feet flat on a level surface, such as a floor, table, or shelf. · Do not tip it on its side. Connecting to a Bose link compatible product These instructions are for use of the AR1 receiver with a Bose link compatible expansion product only. If they are not appropriate, refer to "Instructions for non-Bose or older Bose products" on page 6. Connect one end of the supplied Bose link A cable into the Bose link OUTPUT jack on the AR1 receiver. Connect the other end of the cable to the Bose link Input jack on the expansion room system, amplifier, or powered speaker (Figure 1 on page 6). 5 Français Español English EXPANDING YOUR AUDIO LINK Figure 1 Connection to a LIFESTYLE® SA-3, amplifier, as an example AC Power Status LED Bose link Input jack Receiver Bose® link OUTPUT 3. LIFESTYLE® SA-3 amplifier Bose link A cable Insert the small plug on the power pack cable into the AC Power jack on the receiver and plug the pack into a wall outlet. The Status LED lights to verify this power connection. Note: For information on the meaning of the different Status LED lights, refer to the owner's guide that came with your Bose link AL8 Homewide Wireless Audio Link. Instructions for non-Bose or older Bose products The AR1 receiver can connect to some products that are not Bose link compatible, including: · Non-Bose products like a tuner/receiver or powered speaker system · Bose powered speakers, a radio, or system with its own volume and on/off controls and line-level female RCA input jacks connected to the receiver Any of the above products require the use of an RCA to DIN adapter cable for connecting to the receiver. An adapter kit, which contains two of these cables, is available from Bose. Note: To order the adapter kit, contact Bose and request Part Number 285320-207. For Bose contact information, refer to the address sheet included in the carton. 6 English Español Français EXPANDING YOUR AUDIO LINK To use an adapter cable The RCA connectors are color coded, red for right and white for left. Insert the adapter cable DIN connector into the Bose® link jack on the receiver (OUTPUT). Insert the adapter cable RCA connectors into the Audio In jack on the expansion room product. Match left to left and right to right. Figure 2 Connections using the adapter cable Expansion Room Product Audio Input L R Receiver Bose® link OUTPUT Adapter cable 3. Complete the connections using the power pack: · Insert the small plug on the power pack cable into the AC Power jack. · Plug the pack into an AC wall outlet. The Status LED lights to verify this power connection. Note: For information on the meaning of the different Status LED lights, refer to "Check the indicators and settings" on page 8. To control the sound Use a Bose® link remote control or the PERSONAL® music center II to select audio from the LIFESTYLE® system in the main room. Use the expansion room product remote or console control for local volume adjustments. 7 Français Español English CONFIRMING OPERATION Check the indicators and settings Before you use this addition to the audio link, you may want to check some of the indicators and settings that make your expansion products work together smoothly. The Status LED On the connection panel of both the transmitter and the receiver, the Status LED indicates how the two units are communicating, as shown in the table below. Status LED On the transmitter On the receiver Blinking Green Searching for receiver Searching for transmitter Solid Green Receiver located Solid signal received Blinking Orange Not applicable Weak signal received Solid Orange Powered on, no communication Weak or no signal received On the receiver, a blinking or solid orange light indicates a communications problem. [. . . ] · For the expansion room products, make sure: ­ the system, amplifier, or powered speaker is plugged in and turned on. On an SA-2 or SA-3 amplifier in that room, make sure the status LED is lit to indicate the amplifier is working. ­ the room code is set on the Bose link remote control or PERSONAL® music center II to match the room codes on the amplifier or powered speaker and are unique to this expansion room. Refer to the address sheet included in the carton. 10 English Español Français REFERENCE Accessories Bose offers an adapter kit for use with the Bose® link AR1 receiver. [. . . ]