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    BOSE MUSIC AMPLIFIER
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    and use instructions. Bose Corporation hereby instructions. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing means there are important operating and maintenance instructions in this guide. Contains small parts which may be a
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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do please contact a professional installer. • Due to ventilation requirements, Bose does not recommend placing the product in a confined space such , radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. • To reduce the risk of
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    in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Corporation could void the user's authority for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) For Europe: Frequency bands service, or the shop where you bought
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    standby mode. Wi-Fi: To deactivate, insert a thin paperclip into the hole in the back of the amplifier and press and hold for 2 seconds until the light on the back of the amplifier blinks white 3 times. Bluetooth: To deactivate, clear the Bluetooth pairing list. Press and hold the Bluetooth button
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    Taiwan Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table Equipment name: Amplifier, Type designation: 437308 Restricted substances and its chemical City 10480, Taiwan Phone Number: +886-2-2514 7676 UK Importer: Bose Limited, Bose House, Quayside Chatham Maritime, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4QZ, United Kingdom
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    guide. Now is a good time to register your Bose product. You can easily do this by going to worldwide.Bose Google LLC. This product contains the iHeartRadio service. iHeartRadio is a registered trademark of Bose, Bose Bass Module, Bose Music, Bose Music Amplifier, the Bose Music logo, Bose
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    -party software packages included as components of your Bose Music Amplifier product: 1. On the amplifier, press and hold the Bluetooth button l and Reset button for 15 seconds. 2. Connect a USB cable to the SERVICE connector on the back of the amplifier. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to
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    Speaker wire length recommendations 15 CONNECT SPEAKERS 16 POWER Connect the amplifier to power 19 Network standby...19 BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP Download the Bose Music app 20 EXISTING BOSE MUSIC APP USERS Add the Main amplifier to an existing account 21 Connect to a different Wi-Fi® network
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    CONTENTS CONNECT A SUPPLEMENTAL AMPLIFIER Connect to the Main amplifier 25 Connect an additional Supplemental amplifier 25 AMPLIFIER PORTS...26 AMPLIFIER AND SPEAKER SETTINGS Amplifier settings...27 Speaker settings...29 WORK WITH YOUR VOICE ASSISTANT Google Assistant...30 Amazon Alexa...30 STREAM
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    41 Compatible products 41 Connect using the Bose Music app 42 Reconnect a Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker or Bose headphones.... 42 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Update the amplifier...43 Main amplifier...43 Supplemental amplifier 43 Clean the amplifier...43 Replacement parts and accessories 43 Limited
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    CONTENTS TROUBLESHOOTING Try these solutions first 45 Other solutions...45 Reset the amplifier...51 Restore the amplifier to factory default 51 APPENDIX A: RACK MOUNTING Connect the brackets...52 Attach to the rack...53 Place the amplifier...55 APPENDIX B: WALL MOUNTING Hardware specifications 56
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    BOX CONTENTS Confirm that the following parts are included: Bose Music Amplifier Rack screws for rack mounting (3) Power cord* Connecting . NOTE: If part of the amplifier is damaged, don't use it. Contact your authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service. Visit: support.Bose.com/BMA | 1 3 E N G
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    sure the rack mount arrow and four tabs are facing the front of the rack (see page 55). • When mounting multiple amplifiers on a rack, use a separate rack mount for each amplifier. • When mounting on a wall, make sure the wall mount arrow and four tabs are facing up (see page 57). CAUTIONS: • Place
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    SPEAKER CONNECTION GUIDELINES • One pair of speakers requires 4 ohm minimum each. • Two pairs of speakers require 8 ohm minimum each. CAUTION: Use only unpowered speakers. Do NOT connect any make or model of powered speakers. Doing so may cause damage to the equipment. SPEAKER WIRE LENGTH
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    CONNECT SPEAKERS Before connecting your speakers, place your speakers in their permanent location and make sure the amplifier is unplugged from an AC (mains) power outlet. Speaker wires consist of two insulated wires: • The marked wire (stripes, ribbing, or color) connects to the
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    block A into the SPEAKERS OUT port. LLRR LLRR LLRR 5. Connect the other end of the speaker wires to your speakers. For instructions, refer to the online owner's guide for your speaker. NOTE: Use a silicone caulking material such as RTV adhesive (available at your local hardware store) to protect
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    CONNECT SPEAKERS Connect additional speakers You can connect up to two pairs of speakers to the amplifier for fuller sound. To connect a second pair of speakers, repeat steps in "Connect Speakers" on page 16, using terminal block B. LRR LLRR LLRR NOTE: For
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    on the back of the amplifier glows solid green. NETWORK STANDBY The amplifier transitions to network standby when audio has stopped and you have not pressed any buttons for 20 minutes. To wake the amplifier from network standby, play or resume audio using the Bose Music app on your mobile device
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    and new features. NOTE: If you have already created a Bose Music account for another Bose product, add the amplifier to your existing account (see page 21). DOWNLOAD THE BOSE MUSIC APP 1. On your mobile device, download the Bose Music app. BOSE MUSIC 2. Follow the app instructions to set up the
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    or add another network. 1. Press and hold the Reset button for 5 seconds until the light on the back of the amplifier slowly blinks amber. 2. On your mobile device, open your Wi-Fi settings. 3. Select Bose Music Amplifier. 4. Open the Bose Music app and follow the app instructions. | 2 1 E N G
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    using an RCA audio cable and receives audio output from the Main amplifier. Supplemental amplifiers play the same audio as the Main amplifier, but don't display on your network, the Bose Music app, or your mobile device and can only play audio from the LINE IN port. You can connect up to four
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    CASE 3 Control multiple systems (amplifier and speakers) independently, where each system plays different audio. Speakers quality group the Main amplifiers together using the Bose Music app. You can access this option from the main page. For more information, visit: support.Bose.com/BMAGrouping |
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    CONNECT THE MAIN AMPLIFIER You connect the Main amplifier to your network using the Bose Music app or an Ethernet cable (not provided). CONNECT USING THE BOSE MUSIC APP To connect the Main amplifier to your network using the Bose Music app, see page 20. CONNECT USING AN ETHERNET CABLE NOTE: If you
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    white connector to the white LINE IN port and the red connector to the LINE IN port. Main amplifier Supplemental amplifier Connect an additional Supplemental amplifier 1. On the Supplemental amplifier, connect the audio cable's white connector to the white LINE OUT port and the red connector to
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    BASS OPTICAL IN SERVICE SPEAKERS OUT Enables you to connect the Main amplifier to your network or to connect multiple Main amplifiers together using an a Supplemental amplifier or an external source using a RCA audio cable (not provided). See page 61. Enables you to connect a Bose Bass Module
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    , flip the appropriate ADVANCED SETTING switch(es) down. MODE Main Supplemental SWITCH A - Up POSITION DESCRIPTION Set the amplifier to Main. NOTE: Main amplifiers can be connected to your network using the Bose Music app or an Ethernet cable (not provided). See page 24. A - Down Set the
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    the connected device with volume control. NOTES: • When the volume is fixed, you can't control the volume using the Bose Music app. • This setting applies to the Main amplifier. NOTES: • The default position for all switches is up. • Each switch can be configured independently. • If an ADVANCED
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    AMPLIFIER AND SPEAKER SETTINGS SPEAKER SETTINGS You can apply a customized EQ setting to the Bose 251 Environmental Speakers or Bose Virtually Invisible 791 speakers. For all other speakers, the default EQ setting is used. To apply the customized EQ setting to your Bose 251 Environmental Speakers
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    the Bose Music app. If multiple amplifiers have the same name, use the name assigned in the Google Assistant app or change the name in the Bose Music app. • Google Assistant isn't available in all languages and countries. • For more information on what Google Assistant can do, visit: https://support
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    when you use multi-room casting with Chromecast-enabled amplifiers. Unlimited entertainment, all on your schedule Choose from millions of songs from popular music services like Pandora, Spotify, and TuneIn. To enable Chromecast built-in, use the Bose Music app. You can access this option from the
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    Apple device running iOS 11.4 or later. • Your Apple device and amplifier must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. • For more information AirPlay icon A. 3. Select your amplifier. STREAM AUDIO FROM AN APP 1. Open a music app (like Apple Music), and select a track to play. 2. Tap A. 3. Select
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    You can personalize six presets to your favorite streaming music services, stations, ­playlists, artists, albums, or songs from your music library. You can access your music, at any time, with a simple touch of a button in the Bose Music app. NOTE: You can't set presets when your source
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    menu is usually found in the Settings menu. 3. Select your amplifier from the device list. NOTE: Look for the name you entered for your amplifier in the ­Bose Music app. If you didn't name your amplifier, the default name appears. Bose Music Ampli er Once connected, the light on the front of the
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    A MOBILE DEVICE Use the Bose Music app to disconnect your mobile device. TIP: You can also use Bluetooth settings on your mobile device. Disabling the ­Bluetooth feature disconnects all other ­devices. RECONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE Press the Bluetooth button l. The amplifier tries to connect with the
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    amplifier shows the Bluetooth connection status of a mobile device and error alerts. Bluetooth and error status LIGHT ACTIVITY Slowly blinking blue SYSTEM error (hardware) - contact Bose ­customer service NOTE: The lights on the front and the back of the amplifier glow solid red simultaneously. |
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    STATUS The light on the back of the amplifier shows Wi-Fi, power, and system status. Wi-Fi, power, and system status WI-FI AND POWER STATUS Main amplifier Shows the Wi-Fi and power status of a Main amplifier. LIGHT ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Slowly blinking white Powering on Solid white Powered
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    Wi-Fi error (Main) - contact Bose customer service Blinks amber 4 times Non-critical error (network connection error or source error) Solid red Critical error (hardware) - contact Bose ­customer service NOTE: The lights on the front and the back of the amplifier glow solid red simultaneously
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    DISABLE/ENABLE WI-FI CAPABILITY Insert a thin paperclip into the hole on the back of the amplifier and press and hold for 2 seconds until the light on the back of the amplifier blinks white 3 times. NOTE: Disabling/enabling Wi-Fi capability also disables/enables the Bluetooth feature. OVERLOAD
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    be stereo and shielded. • If you don't have a 3.5 mm audio cable, visit Bose.com/BM500 or Bose.com/BM700 to purchase a 15 ft (4.5 m) cable. You can also purchase this part at your local electronics store. 1. On the amplifier, connect one end of a 3.5 mm audio cable to the BASS port. 2. Connect
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    movies. Benefits A personal listening experience: Listen to your TV or music without disturbing others by connecting your Bose headphones to the amplifier. Use independent volume controls on each product to lower or mute the amplifier while keeping your headphones as loud as you like. Another room
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    , use the Bose Music app. For more information, visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/Groups NOTES: • Make sure that the product you're connecting is powered on, within 30 ft (9 m) of the amplifier, and ready to connect to another device. For more information, refer to your product owner's guide. • You
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    through Bose customer service. Visit: support.Bose.com/BMA LIMITED WARRANTY The amplifier is covered by a limited warranty. Visit our website at worldwide.Bose.com/Warranty for details of the limited warranty. To register your product, visit worldwide.Bose.com/ProductRegistration for instructions
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    TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIFICATION Dimensions (approximate) VALUE 8 1⁄4" wide x 8 1⁄4" deep x 2 9⁄10" high (21 cm x 21 cm x 7.3 cm) Weight (amplifier only) 4.8 lbs (2186g) Power rating 100-240V 50/60 Hz, 240W Input sensitivity RCA inputs: 2Vrms Signal to Noise ratio (S/N) >100 dB Output
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    your router. Place the amplifier within range of the router. Reset the amplifier (see page 51). If your router supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, make sure both the mobile device and amplifier are ­connecting to the same band. Uninstall the Bose Music app, reset the amplifier (see page 51), and
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    TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Can't connect to network Bose Music app doesn't work on mobile device SOLUTION Make sure the amplifier is set to Main (see page 27). If the amplifier set to Main and a device is connected to an Ethernet port, make sure it's another Bose Music Amplifier. In the Bose Music
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    's guide. Connect the Main amplifier using an Ethernet cable (see page 24). Speakers don't play Make sure the speaker wires are connected properly (see page 16). Disconnect AC power from the amplifier for 3 minutes. Reconnect power to the amplifier (see page 19). Play content using the Bose Music
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    requires 4 ohm minimum each, and two pairs of speakers require 8 ohm minimum each. Make sure the amplifier software is up-to-date in the Bose Music app. Adjust the bass or treble level using the Bose Music app. Can't connect with your mobile device using a ­Bluetooth connection Make sure the
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    is compatible. Make sure you say the name you assigned in the Bose Music app. Make sure you use the same audio service account on the Bose Music app and Google Assistant app. For additional support, visit: https://support.google.com/assistant Alexa doesn't respond Make sure you're speaking to
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    hear the name for the amplifier. For product-specific instructions, refer to your speaker ­owner's guide. Disconnect your speaker or headphones from other connected devices. Amplifier doesn't ­reconnect to previouslyconnected Bose headphones Connect using the Bose Music app. You can access this
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    TROUBLESHOOTING RESET THE AMPLIFIER Press the RESET button to reset the amplifier. NOTE: Resetting the amplifier doesn't affect ADVANCED SETTING configurations, SPEAKER SETTING configuration, or network settings. RESTORE THE AMPLIFIER TO FACTORY DEFAULT Restoring the amplifier clears all source,
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    Only use mounting bracket, rack bracket, and hardware provided with the amplifier. • When mounting multiple amplifiers on a rack, use a separate rack mount for each amplifier. • Do NOT place or install the bracket or amplifier near any heat sources, such as ­fireplaces, radiators, heat registers, or
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    APPENDIX A: RACK MOUNTING 3. Using a small, Phillips-head screwdriver, turn the screws clockwise to secure the screws. ATTACH TO THE RACK 1. Align the holes on the rack bracket to the rack. 2. Insert the rack screws through the rack bracket and rack. 3. Turn the screws clockwise to secure the screws
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    APPENDIX A: RACK MOUNTING 4. Repeat steps 1-3 to attach the other side of the rack bracket of the rack. NOTE: You can also configure the assembly to attach the right side of the rack. | 5 4 E N G
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    1. Align the four openings on the bottom of the amplifier with the four tabs on the mounting bracket. 2. Gently slide the amplifier back onto the tabs until the amplifier clicks into place. NOTE: To remove the amplifier from the mounting bracket, slide the amplifier forward to release from the tabs
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    APPENDIX B: WALL MOUNTING HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS You can mount the amplifier on a wall with the mounting bracket and hardware (not provided). When choosing the hardware, make sure you use hardware that is appropriate for the intended
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    . • Do NOT mount the bracket on the ceiling. • Do NOT place or install the bracket or amplifier near any heat sources, such as ­fireplaces, radiators, heat registers or other apparatus (­including a­ mplifiers) that produce heat. 1. With wall mount arrow visible and pointing
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    mounting on wood, drill 3⁄32" holes, then continue with step 5. • If mounting on wallboard or masonry, refer to the instructions provided with the anchors for the proper hole size and instructions for mounting the bracket to the wall. 5. Align the mounting bracket to the drilled holes. | 5 8 E N G
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    RACK MOUNT FRONT APPENDIX B: WALL MOUNTING 6. Insert four screws (not provided) through the mounting bracket. 7. Using a screwdriver, tighten the screws clockwise to secure the screws. UP WALL MOUNT | 5 9 E N G
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    the mounting bracket. UP WALL MOUNT RACK MOUNT FRONT Bottom of amplifier Mounting bracket 2. Gently slide the amplifier down onto the tabs until the amplifier clicks into place. NOTE: To remove the amplifier from the mounting bracket, slide the amplifier up to release from the tabs. | 6 0 E N G
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    source or an optical cable for a digital source (both cables not provided). NOTE: To play audio from an external source, the amplifier must be set up using the Bose Music app (see page 20). USING AN RCA AUDIO CABLE 1. On the external source, connect the RCA audio cable's white connector to the
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    APPENDIX C: CONNECT EXTERNAL SOURCE 3. On the Main amplifier, carefully insert the plug into the OPTICAL IN port. NOTE: The port has a hinged door that swings inward when inserting the plug. 4. Firmly push the plug into the port until you hear or feel a click. | 6 2 E N G
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BOSE MUSIC AMPLIFIER