Bose LIFESTYLE RC-18S, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...mote Control Owner s Guide and Bose Link Expansion Overview Guía del usuario y Bose Link Información general de ampliación Notice d utilisation et présentation de la télécommande d expansion compatible avec un réseau Bose Link ...

Page 2: ...a different sound source changing from CD to FM radio for example The remote works with Bose link compatible powered speakers Bose link amplifiers with passive speakers Other stereo amplifiers By using one of the expansion room solutions above you can enjoy LIFESTYLE system sound in another area of your house Depending on which expansion product you choose it may allow you to connect a local sound...

Page 3: ...streams two choices for you 10 Main room requirements 10 Other room and stream scenarios 10 How to make it happen 11 Some simple rules to keep it all straight 12 Additional legacy product rules 13 Make sure the house code settings match 14 How to change the settings as needed 15 First check the house code setting switches 1 4 15 To receive the same audio stream as the main room 15 To set your RC 1...

Page 4: ...is supplied with the amplifier only 2 Check the room setting on the amplifier as instructed in the owner s guide that came with it This setting must be different from the main room remote 3 Check the switch settings inside the battery compart ment of the RC 18S remote These include House code switches 1 4 Must match the main room remote control house code setting Audio stream switch 5 May be set l...

Page 5: ... Part Number 273619 from your authorized Bose dealer Or to contact Bose directly refer to the address list included in the carton with your system This cable connects to the rear panel of both the 3 2 1 and LIFESTYLE system media centers as shown Figure 1 Use the Bose link jack for this connection Figure 1 Connecting 3 2 1 or 3 2 1 GS Series II and LIFESTYLE Series II media centers When the connec...

Page 6: ...ple rules to keep it all straight on page 12 For more information on compatibility and cables please contact Bose Refer to the address list provided with your LIFESTYLE system To add more rooms of sound To set up Bose link products in multiple rooms you can connect Bose SA 2 and SA 3 amplifiers in a daisy chain arrangement To include more than one non ampli fier solution such as a 3 2 1 or Wave pr...

Page 7: ...he battery compartment for that purpose refer to How to change the settings as needed on page 15 To install batteries 1 Slide the battery cover off the back of the remote Note You may notice the small switches just above the batteries inside the compartment These are the house code stream selection and room code switches explained on page 12 2 As you install the four supplied batteries match the p...

Page 8: ...urce inputs 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 media center Turns the system on and selects the built in disc player as source Turns the system on and selects the built in FM AM r...

Page 9: ...ponds to the numbers pressed Starts the disc player Pauses the disc player Stops the disc player Plays CD tracks out of order Press Shuffle again to cancel this mode Repeats a whole CD or track DVD chapter or DVD title Press Repeat again to cancel the repeat mode Confirms the channel selection on certain TVs Returns to the previous TV channel if the TV supports this feature Mute All Mute Shuffle R...

Page 10: ... 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 Two streams are simply the means to these added choices They can carry audio from the same source or from two sources like the CD player and the FM tuner at the same time to a multitude of rooms up to 15 in all So before you use an RC...

Page 11: ...er RC 18S remote control Installed SA 2 amplifier Media Center RC 18S remote control Bose link A cable LIFESTYLE system speakers Installed SA 2 amplifier Installed SA 2 amplifier Bose 191 installed speakers 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 se...

Page 12: ...witch Setting Some simple rules to keep it all straight Whether you use just one or many RC 18S remotes keep these guidelines in mind Remote controls for other room use must be set with the same house code as the primary remote a different room code from the primary remote a different room code from every other RC 18S remote with one exception If you want to use the RC 18S in the same room with th...

Page 13: ...f multi room expansion but older speakers and systems can still benefit from its flexibility for renewed performance Please note the special rules that apply below To use a Bose LIFESTYLE stereo amplifier SA 1 which is set to receive audio stream 2 keep the RC 18S remote set to receive audio stream 2 set the Protocol option under the Media Center feature in the System menu to Legacy Refer to your ...

Page 14: ... your LIFESTYLE system Usually you do not need to change these first four switches However in the case of a house code conflict with another nearby LIFESTYLE system you can change the house code in the primary remote to resolve the conflict If you ever use this option the changed house code must be applied to any expansion remote controls used with this system too At the factory each RC 18S remote...

Page 15: ...your system To receive the same audio stream as the main room Switch 5 the middle switch in the row is set currently to receive audio stream 2 which is different from the stream heard in the main room A To receive audio stream 1 instead set switch 5 down To set your RC 18S remote for other room use switches 6 9 Before you change them the RC 18S room switches are set for its use in Room B as shown ...

Page 16: ... also use the log on the inside back cover of this guide to note the room and audio stream assignments for multiple rooms and remotes Now for the rewards By following these instructions you can be sure your new RC 18S remote is set to work with your LIFESTYLE system And you can get set for wide area Bose quality audio performance Enjoy ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON B C D E F G H I J K ...

Page 17: ...if the problem is simply caused by dead spots in the building If the above efforts do not solve the problem you may need to obtain a remote control extender cable To request one by contacting Bose refer to the address list provided with your system Your system turns on or off unexpectedly or other tuning changes occur when no buttons on the RC 18S remote have been pressed Check to see if someone i...

Page 18: ...s 4 Frequncy U S Canada 27 145 MHz EU other 40 685 MHz RF Field Strength 80dBµV m 3 meters average Other room and stream scenarios 2 Bose link extension expansion cable Room A Room F Room H Room G Room E Bose link B cable Bose link A cable Bose link A cable Bose 3 2 1 Series II system Audio Stream 2 Listening Area Media center LIFESTYLE system Bose 191 speakers Installed SA 2 amplifier Bose 191 in...

Page 19: ... the table below to list the Bose link products you add and note which area of your house where you will use the remote room code you assign to it audio stream you choose to receive in that area Floor Location Room Code Audio Stream Remote type Product in the Room A 1 Primary LIFESTYLE system B RC 18S C D E F G H I J K L M N O ...

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