BOSE Link AL8 ® HOMEWIDE WIRELESS AUDIO LINK Svenska Nederlands Italiano Français Español Deutsch Dansk English SAFETY INFORMATION Please read this owner's guide Please take the time to follow the instructions in this owner's guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your system properly and enjoy its advanced features. Please save this owner's guide for future reference. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture. WARNING: The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on the apparatus. As with any electronic product, use care not to spill liquids into any part of the system. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard. 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 electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this owner's guide. WARNING: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. Note: The product label is located on the bottom of the product. This product is intended to be used only with the power supply provided. Where the mains plug is used as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily operable. This product must be used indoors. It is neither designed nor tested for use outdoors, in recreation vehicles, or on boats. This product conforms to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and to the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC. The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.bose.com. This product conforms to the RTTE Directive (99/5/EC). The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.bose.com. Important safety instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 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. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water ­ Do not use this product near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or anywhere else that water or moisture are present. Clean only with a dry cloth ­ and as directed by Bose Corporation. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions ­ To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, put the product in a position and location that will not interfere with its proper ventilation. Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 8. 9. 10. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time ­ to prevent damage to this product. 11. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any 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 or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. ©2006 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission. Ultra Low Delay Audio Coding licensed by Fraunhofer IIS 2 English Dansk Deutsch Español Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska CONTENTS INTRODUCTION The Bose® link AL8 Homewide Wireless Audio Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unpacking the carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What distinguishes the two units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing a place for each unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4 4 5 5 SETUP 6 Making the connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 For the transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 For the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connecting to power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Instructions for non-Bose or older Bose products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Check the indicators and settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 The Status LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 The transmitter Channel button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Your Bose® link expansion room remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Your Bose link expansion room product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Enjoy your wireless entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 REFERENCE Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contacting Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 11 11 12 12 13 For Your Records Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the AL8 transmitter and the receiver. Serial numbers: Transmitter: ____________________________________ Receiver: ________________________________________ 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. 3 Svenska Nederlands Italiano Français Español Deutsch Dansk English INTRODUCTION The Bose link AL8 Homewide Wireless Audio Link Congratulations on your choice of Bose to provide an audio expansion solution free from the need to run cumbersome wires between rooms. The audio link consists of a transmitter and receiver. They deliver audio signals from your LIFESTYLE® 18 or 28 Series II system or LIFESTYLE® 38 or 48 system in one area of your house to the system or speakers you have set up in another area. One transmitter can also send signals to as many as eight receivers, making it simple to add on to your system whenever you like. Note: For future expansion possibilities, we recommend that you keep this owner's guide as a reference. In combination with a Bose® link remote control or the PERSONAL® music center II, the Bose link AL8 Homewide Wireless Audio Link gives you numerous options for expanding your enjoyment. Unpacking the carton Carefully unpack the carton and save all packing materials for possible future use. They provide the most secure way to transport the product. Check to be sure your system includes all of the parts shown (Figure 1). If any part appears damaged, do not attempt to use it. Notify Bose or your authorized Bose dealer immediately. For Bose contact information, refer to the address sheet included in the carton. Figure 1 Carton contents Bose link A cables Owner's guide Transmitter Receiver Power packs and cords Note: Now is a good time to find the serial numbers on the bottom of the transmitter and the receiver. Copy them onto your product registration card and in the space provided on "For Your Records" on page 3. 4 English Dansk Deutsch Español Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska INTRODUCTION What distinguishes the two units The connection panel on each unit identifies it by name: TRANSMITTER or RECEIVER. Two Bose® link jacks and a Channel button further distinguish the transmitter. For compatibility, the two units have a matching Setup Code, set at the factory with both switches in the "down" position (Figure 2). A Status LED lights when each unit is plugged in and the two units are communicating. Figure 2 Connection panels on the two units Transmitter Receiver Bose® link jacks Channel switch Bose link jack Status LED Note: For information on the meaning of the different Status LED lights, refer to "Check the indicators and settings" on page 9. Choosing a place for each unit Place the transmitter in the same room with the LIFESTYLE® system media center. Place the receiver in the same room with your Bose® link expansion product. Note: Use of the audio link with products that are not Bose link-compatible requires an adapter cable. For further information, refer to "Instructions for non-Bose or older Bose® products" on page 8. Considerations for positioning: · Place each unit upright with all feet flat on a level surface, such as a floor, table, or shelf. · Do not tip either unit on its side. · Place each unit within 2 meters (7 feet) of the product to which it is connected (using the supplied Bose link A cable). · Keep the two units within 23 meters (75 feet) of each other. · Be aware that the strongest signal direction is above and around, not below, the transmitter. 5 Svenska Nederlands Italiano Français Español Deutsch Dansk English SETUP Making the connections You can connect one transmitter and up to eight receivers for each LIFESTYLE® system. The transmitter and receiver each use one of the two supplied Bose® link A cables, which are 7 feet (2 meters) long. Each unit also connects to power using one of the two supplied power packs. Note: Instructions for use with a non-Bose tuner/receiver vary slightly from those below. For details, refer to "Instructions for non-Bose or older Bose® products" on page 8. For the transmitter 1. 2. Connect one end of a Bose link A cable to the jack labeled Bose® link INPUT on the transmitter connection panel. Connect the other end of the cable to the Bose link speaker jack, below the Main Speaker jack, on the LIFESTYLE® media center connection panel (Figure 3). Status LED Figure 3 Transmitter connecting to a LIFESTYLE® media center AC Power Transmitter Bose link A cable LIFESTYLE® media center Main Speaker jack Bose link Speaker jack Bose® link INPUT Note: If another product is already connected to the Bose link Speaker jack on the media center, disconnect it there. You can use the wireless audio link to replace this wired connection. Or, to continue using this connection, reconnect the cable to the jack labeled Bose link OUTPUT on the transmitter connection panel (Figure 4). Figure 4 Transmitter and another product connecting to a LIFESTYLE® media center Bose link OUTPUT Transmitter Bose® link INPUT Other product connection LIFESTYLE® media center Bose link Speaker jack Transmitter connection See "Connecting to power" on page 7 to complete your setup of the transmitter. 6 English Dansk Deutsch Español Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska SETUP For the receiver 1. 2. Connect one end of the second Bose® link A cable to the jack labeled Bose® link OUTPUT on the receiver. Connect the other end of the cable to the Bose link Input jack on the expansion room system, amplifier, or powered speaker (Figure 5). Figure 5 Connection to a Bose link amplifier, as an example AC Power Status LED Receiver Bose link OUTPUT ® LIFESTYLE® RoomMate® speaker Bose link A cable Bose link Input jack Connecting to power 1. 2. Insert the small ...