Technical information
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CONFIRMING OPERATION
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Your Bose
®
 link expansion room product 
• Room code
Make sure the system, amplifier, or powered speaker room 
code setting matches that of the remote you are using in the 
expansion room.
For information on room code settings and how to change 
them, refer to the owner’s guide that came with your Bose
®
 link 
product.
Troubleshooting
Problem What to do
No sound • For both the AL8 transmitter and AR1 receiver, make sure:
– the audio source is plugged in, turned on, and working.
–the Bose
®
 link A cable is securely connected at both ends. 
Refer to “Connecting to a Bose
 link compatible product” on 
page 5.
– the small connector end of the power cord is inserted firmly 
into the AC Power jack on the connection panel and the 
power pack is plugged securely into a working AC outlet.
– the Setup code switches on the connection panel of the 
transmitter and the receiver are set identically. There are four 
options: 1 & 2 up; 1 & 2 down; 1 up & 2 down; 1 down & 2 up.
– the Status LEDs are lit a solid green to indicate solid 
communication between the two parts. If not, refer to the 
next problem in this table.
• 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. 
– the house code is set on the Bose link remote control or 
PERSONAL music center II to match the house code of the 
LIFESTYLE
®
 system in the main room.
Above 
problem 
persists 
and the 
Status LED 
lights are not 
solid green
• Move the receiver and transmitter closer together.
• Move the receiver, the transmitter, or both so the transmission 
path between them does not intersect with large metal objects 
(like a refrigerator), impervious construction materials (like thick 
masonry) or other obstructions (like a pool of water). 
• Check to see if the Status LEDs turn green as a result of the 
above efforts. For details, refer to “Check the indicators and 
settings” on page 8.










