The Bose® Lifestyle® amplifier - Owner's guide
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... an external antenna or cable system is connected to this equipment. Antenna grounding Example of the receiver or radio remote control could void the user's authority to CATV system installer This reminder is grounded. Ground clamp Electric service equipment Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC ART 250, Part H) Note to operate this product, be determined...
... an external antenna or cable system is connected to this equipment. Antenna grounding Example of the receiver or radio remote control could void the user's authority to CATV system installer This reminder is grounded. Ground clamp Electric service equipment Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC ART 250, Part H) Note to operate this product, be determined...
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... serial number on page 15. 4 January 4, 2002 AM262840_00_V.pdf Refer to the address list enclosed in any part of the shipping carton 30-ft audio input cable PN197406 Lifestyle® stereo amplifier Owner's guide Power cord* USA/Canada (120V) * The Lifestyle® stereo amplifier includes a 120V AC (mains) power cord for international use. See "Checking to see if you want to add Bose® non-powered environmental speakers or Bose...
... serial number on page 15. 4 January 4, 2002 AM262840_00_V.pdf Refer to the address list enclosed in any part of the shipping carton 30-ft audio input cable PN197406 Lifestyle® stereo amplifier Owner's guide Power cord* USA/Canada (120V) * The Lifestyle® stereo amplifier includes a 120V AC (mains) power cord for international use. See "Checking to see if you want to add Bose® non-powered environmental speakers or Bose...
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... SOURCE / INPUT CD/DVD Changer FM/AM TV VCR AUX MENU / NAVIGATION Settings Tune Disc Seek Enter Channel Chapter Preset Track Volume 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 PLAYBACK Stop Pause Play Shuffle Repeat Settings Settings ( ) System Setup Enter System Setup (3 of 3). Make sure that the Zone 2 Protocol is reset to Legacy mode. This will need to set the Zone 2 Protocol to Legacy mode (Figure 9a). 1. Continue to scroll down through (2 or 3) to (3 of 3) is on, press the Settings button on -screen display. 2. Scroll down with a Lifestyle® media center...
... SOURCE / INPUT CD/DVD Changer FM/AM TV VCR AUX MENU / NAVIGATION Settings Tune Disc Seek Enter Channel Chapter Preset Track Volume 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 PLAYBACK Stop Pause Play Shuffle Repeat Settings Settings ( ) System Setup Enter System Setup (3 of 3). Make sure that the Zone 2 Protocol is reset to Legacy mode. This will need to set the Zone 2 Protocol to Legacy mode (Figure 9a). 1. Continue to scroll down through (2 or 3) to (3 of 3) is on, press the Settings button on -screen display. 2. Scroll down with a Lifestyle® media center...
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... amplifier. SPEAKER OUTPUTS INPUT Model 20 music center rear panel 30-ft audio input cable (supplied) AM262840_00_V.pdf January 4, 2002 11 Insert the red RCA piggyback connector into the R (right) INPUT jack of the supplied cable into an outlet until you have completed all other end of the audio input cable, insert the 3.5 mm mini-plug into the SPEAKER ZONES 2 output jack on the rear panel of the music center (Figure 10). 2. Lifestyle® stereo amplifier rear panel 4 Ω MINIMUM LL R L SYSTEM RR CONTROL L R +-
... amplifier. SPEAKER OUTPUTS INPUT Model 20 music center rear panel 30-ft audio input cable (supplied) AM262840_00_V.pdf January 4, 2002 11 Insert the red RCA piggyback connector into the R (right) INPUT jack of the supplied cable into an outlet until you have completed all other end of the audio input cable, insert the 3.5 mm mini-plug into the SPEAKER ZONES 2 output jack on the rear panel of the music center (Figure 10). 2. Lifestyle® stereo amplifier rear panel 4 Ω MINIMUM LL R L SYSTEM RR CONTROL L R +-
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...making connections, turn the Lifestyle® system off and disconnect the music center from both FIXED OUTPUT jacks. 4. Insert the red RCA piggyback connector of the supplied cable into the SYSTEM CONTROL 2 jack on the rear panel of the amplifier (Figure 12). 2. At the other connections. Insert the red RCA connector of the music center. 3. SPSEPAEKAEKREROOUUTPTUPUTSTS INPUT 3.5 mm mini-plug L R A B SPEAKERS OUTPUT FIXED REC PLAY AUX TAPE INPUT L R VIDEO SOUND AM LOOP 1 SYSTEM CONTROL 2 ~ POWER 12VAC IN 1.0A ANTENNA SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Fixed...
...making connections, turn the Lifestyle® system off and disconnect the music center from both FIXED OUTPUT jacks. 4. Insert the red RCA piggyback connector of the supplied cable into the SYSTEM CONTROL 2 jack on the rear panel of the amplifier (Figure 12). 2. At the other connections. Insert the red RCA connector of the music center. 3. SPSEPAEKAEKREROOUUTPTUPUTSTS INPUT 3.5 mm mini-plug L R A B SPEAKERS OUTPUT FIXED REC PLAY AUX TAPE INPUT L R VIDEO SOUND AM LOOP 1 SYSTEM CONTROL 2 ~ POWER 12VAC IN 1.0A ANTENNA SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Fixed...
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... to your system owner's guide. Only one speaker plays • Check the wires connected to the piggyback jacks on the audio input cable.) • Disconnect any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. Do not allow liquids to spill into the FIXED OUTPUTs on . • If using a Model 20 music center, make sure the audio input cable is inserted into SPEAKER ZONE 2. • If using a Model 5 music center for home theater (Lifestyle® 12 or Lifestyle® 8 systems), make sure the...
... to your system owner's guide. Only one speaker plays • Check the wires connected to the piggyback jacks on the audio input cable.) • Disconnect any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. Do not allow liquids to spill into the FIXED OUTPUTs on . • If using a Model 20 music center, make sure the audio input cable is inserted into SPEAKER ZONE 2. • If using a Model 5 music center for home theater (Lifestyle® 12 or Lifestyle® 8 systems), make sure the...
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... cable from its speaker, and connect that end of the amplifier's overload protection feature. Zone 2 does not • If you are using an RC-20 or RC-5 remote control, make sure the remote control switch settings are using a Lifestyle® DVD system, the stereo amplifier will not work unless work at all "Zone 2 Protocol" in the system settings menu is set too high and is firmly inserted in the SYSTEM CONTROL 2 jack...
... cable from its speaker, and connect that end of the amplifier's overload protection feature. Zone 2 does not • If you are using an RC-20 or RC-5 remote control, make sure the remote control switch settings are using a Lifestyle® DVD system, the stereo amplifier will not work unless work at all "Zone 2 Protocol" in the system settings menu is set too high and is firmly inserted in the SYSTEM CONTROL 2 jack...
Owner's guide
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... home theater components to the Lifestyle® 12 system 12 Connect the antennas 16 Attach the wire cover 16 Set up the remote control 17 Set radio channel spacing for dual voltage and 120V systems 17 Turn on the music center 17 Operating Your Lifestyle® 12 System The music center display 18 The system controls ...18 The music center controls 19 The Lifestyle® remote control 19 Listening to your records Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the music center and the bottom panel of the Acoustimass® module...
... home theater components to the Lifestyle® 12 system 12 Connect the antennas 16 Attach the wire cover 16 Set up the remote control 17 Set radio channel spacing for dual voltage and 120V systems 17 Turn on the music center 17 Operating Your Lifestyle® 12 System The music center display 18 The system controls ...18 The music center controls 19 The Lifestyle® remote control 19 Listening to your records Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the music center and the bottom panel of the Acoustimass® module...
Owner's guide
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...; 12 system. You can select the speaker mode that sounds best to any or all of the time. Even with a hide-away Acoustimass module • An easy-to-use remote control Bose Videostage® decoder technology enables the Lifestyle® 12 system to the correct speakers. This complete audio home entertainment system offers superb sound, elegance, technology, and simplicity for music and home theater. Sounds from all five speakers all of the available speakers. When sound is surround-encoded, stereo...
...; 12 system. You can select the speaker mode that sounds best to any or all of the time. Even with a hide-away Acoustimass module • An easy-to-use remote control Bose Videostage® decoder technology enables the Lifestyle® 12 system to the correct speakers. This complete audio home entertainment system offers superb sound, elegance, technology, and simplicity for music and home theater. Sounds from all five speakers all of the available speakers. When sound is surround-encoded, stereo...
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... the audio input cable, speaker cables, and an AC power (mains) outlet. 4. For proper ventilation, place it on its largest side, with the bass and treble controls facing up. If you have selected a position for the built-in electronic circuitry, and should not be blocked. Select a convenient location - Once you need additional audio and/or video cables to open the CD player cover. 2. For best bass...
... the audio input cable, speaker cables, and an AC power (mains) outlet. 4. For proper ventilation, place it on its largest side, with the bass and treble controls facing up. If you have selected a position for the built-in electronic circuitry, and should not be blocked. Select a convenient location - Once you need additional audio and/or video cables to open the CD player cover. 2. For best bass...
Owner's guide
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... the remote control. If the black connector is not inserted fully into SYSTEM CONTROL 1 ® LIFESTYLE ® MODEL 5 MUSIC CENTER B Z G642 950 D S T BOSE Corporation UL LISTED 917D AUDIO ® EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED: TÜV Rheinland BOSE CORPORATION, FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-9168 MADE IN USA geprüdfte Sicherheit SPEAKERS L FIXED R 93 A B OUTPUT TAPE AUX VIDEO SOUND L R REC PLAY INPUT AM LOOP ANTENNA SYSTEM CONTROL 1 POWER ~ 12VAC IN 1.0A 2 AC power jack 10 December 20, 2001 AM191409_01_V.pdf Note: Do not connect the audio input cable...
... the remote control. If the black connector is not inserted fully into SYSTEM CONTROL 1 ® LIFESTYLE ® MODEL 5 MUSIC CENTER B Z G642 950 D S T BOSE Corporation UL LISTED 917D AUDIO ® EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED: TÜV Rheinland BOSE CORPORATION, FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-9168 MADE IN USA geprüdfte Sicherheit SPEAKERS L FIXED R 93 A B OUTPUT TAPE AUX VIDEO SOUND L R REC PLAY INPUT AM LOOP ANTENNA SYSTEM CONTROL 1 POWER ~ 12VAC IN 1.0A 2 AC power jack 10 December 20, 2001 AM191409_01_V.pdf Note: Do not connect the audio input cable...
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...; MODEL 5 MUSIC CENTER B Z T G642 950 D S BOSE Corporation UL LISTED 917D AUDIO ® EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED: TÜV Rheinland BOSE CORPORATION, FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-9168 MADE IN USA geprüdfte Sicherheit SPEAKERS L FIXED R 93 A B OUTPUT TAPE AUX VIDEO SOUND L R REC PLAY INPUT AM LOOP ANTENNA SYSTEM CONTROL 1 POWER ~ 12VAC IN 1.0A 2 Tape input Auxiliary Video sound jacks input jacks input jacks Figure 10 Connecting components through your TV Note: Your Lifestyle® 12 system includes one set of equipment, including cable TV, laserdisc players, DVD...
...; MODEL 5 MUSIC CENTER B Z T G642 950 D S BOSE Corporation UL LISTED 917D AUDIO ® EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED: TÜV Rheinland BOSE CORPORATION, FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-9168 MADE IN USA geprüdfte Sicherheit SPEAKERS L FIXED R 93 A B OUTPUT TAPE AUX VIDEO SOUND L R REC PLAY INPUT AM LOOP ANTENNA SYSTEM CONTROL 1 POWER ~ 12VAC IN 1.0A 2 Tape input Auxiliary Video sound jacks input jacks input jacks Figure 10 Connecting components through your TV Note: Your Lifestyle® 12 system includes one set of equipment, including cable TV, laserdisc players, DVD...
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... Cable TV LRV VCR L R V Lifestyle® music center ® LIFESTYLE ® MODEL 5 MUSIC CENTER B Z T G642 950 D S BOSE Corporation UL LISTED 917D AUDIO ® EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED: TÜV Rheinland BOSE CORPORATION, FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-9168 MADE IN USA geprüdfte Sicherheit SPEAKERS L FIXED R 93 A B OUTPUT TAPE AUX VIDEO SOUND L R REC PLAY INPUT AM LOOP ANTENNA SYSTEM CONTROL 1 POWER ~ 12VAC IN 1.0A 2 Audio out Video out to the VIDEO SOUND INPUTs of using coaxial cable. Use the VCR as shown in some cases the stereo or surround...
... Cable TV LRV VCR L R V Lifestyle® music center ® LIFESTYLE ® MODEL 5 MUSIC CENTER B Z T G642 950 D S BOSE Corporation UL LISTED 917D AUDIO ® EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED: TÜV Rheinland BOSE CORPORATION, FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-9168 MADE IN USA geprüdfte Sicherheit SPEAKERS L FIXED R 93 A B OUTPUT TAPE AUX VIDEO SOUND L R REC PLAY INPUT AM LOOP ANTENNA SYSTEM CONTROL 1 POWER ~ 12VAC IN 1.0A 2 Audio out Video out to the VIDEO SOUND INPUTs of using coaxial cable. Use the VCR as shown in some cases the stereo or surround...
Owner's guide
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...-coded jack) on the music center control panel or remote control, you select the source. The video signal should not be connected directly to the TV. For example, connect a VCR into TAPE PLAY IN, a laserdisc to AUX IN, and a TV's fixed audio outputs to hear. Note: For assistance with video connections, see your Lifestyle® 12 system automatically selects SURROUND (5-speaker) mode, and selecting AUX or TAPE automatically selects STEREO (2-speaker) mode. If you wish, you can change the speaker mode after you choose which sound source...
...-coded jack) on the music center control panel or remote control, you select the source. The video signal should not be connected directly to the TV. For example, connect a VCR into TAPE PLAY IN, a laserdisc to AUX IN, and a TV's fixed audio outputs to hear. Note: For assistance with video connections, see your Lifestyle® 12 system automatically selects SURROUND (5-speaker) mode, and selecting AUX or TAPE automatically selects STEREO (2-speaker) mode. If you wish, you can change the speaker mode after you choose which sound source...
Owner's guide
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... MUTE - MUTE OFF - Turns the system off . Selects a CD changer or other component connected to the VIDEO inputs, and turns the system on the music center are pressed simultaneously, plays CD tracks in STEREO speaker mode). SKIP - Each addi- Figure 18 The music center display CD track and AM/FM preset number display Source indicators CD elapsed time and AM/FM station frequency display CD AM FM VIDEO STEREO TAPE DISC TRACK AUX RANDOM PRESET AUTO OFFMUTE Play indicator Pause indicator No disc indicator The system controls Function Remote Control VIDEO - Press and hold...
... MUTE - MUTE OFF - Turns the system off . Selects a CD changer or other component connected to the VIDEO inputs, and turns the system on the music center are pressed simultaneously, plays CD tracks in STEREO speaker mode). SKIP - Each addi- Figure 18 The music center display CD track and AM/FM preset number display Source indicators CD elapsed time and AM/FM station frequency display CD AM FM VIDEO STEREO TAPE DISC TRACK AUX RANDOM PRESET AUTO OFFMUTE Play indicator Pause indicator No disc indicator The system controls Function Remote Control VIDEO - Press and hold...
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... to the factory-set station presets. SPEAKER MODE - SURROUND STEREO+CENTER AUTO OFF MUTE STEREO OFF SURROUND + / - - Adds or removes radio station presets. You don't need to aim the remote at the music center. Figure 19 The music center controls Operating Your Lifestyle® 12 System AM/FM TAPE AUX VIDEO PLAY/PAUSE TRACK/PRESET VOLUME CD / ll SKIP OFF SEEK/TUNE CD cover latch SEEK/TUNE PRESET STORE ERASE The music center controls Use the special keys on the remote control select the speaker mode (2, 3, or 5 speakers), and adjust the surround (rear) volume and...
... to the factory-set station presets. SPEAKER MODE - SURROUND STEREO+CENTER AUTO OFF MUTE STEREO OFF SURROUND + / - - Adds or removes radio station presets. You don't need to aim the remote at the music center. Figure 19 The music center controls Operating Your Lifestyle® 12 System AM/FM TAPE AUX VIDEO PLAY/PAUSE TRACK/PRESET VOLUME CD / ll SKIP OFF SEEK/TUNE CD cover latch SEEK/TUNE PRESET STORE ERASE The music center controls Use the special keys on the remote control select the speaker mode (2, 3, or 5 speakers), and adjust the surround (rear) volume and...
Owner's guide
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... SURROUND (5-speaker) mode when VIDEO is connected to the music center AUX or TAPE jacks, press AUX or TAPE to turn off your Lifestyle® 12 system Your Lifestyle® 12 system offers the option of movie soundtracks. Some sounds which are viewing video from a VCR, laserdisc, DVD, or CDI player, load a tape or disc. Using enhanced bass for movie soundtracks Pressing VIDEO turns the system on in enhanced bass mode, a bass level specially designed for AM/FM, CD, TAPE, or AUX. The system turns on in SURROUND mode. For stereo...
... SURROUND (5-speaker) mode when VIDEO is connected to the music center AUX or TAPE jacks, press AUX or TAPE to turn off your Lifestyle® 12 system Your Lifestyle® 12 system offers the option of movie soundtracks. Some sounds which are viewing video from a VCR, laserdisc, DVD, or CDI player, load a tape or disc. Using enhanced bass for movie soundtracks Pressing VIDEO turns the system on in enhanced bass mode, a bass level specially designed for AM/FM, CD, TAPE, or AUX. The system turns on in SURROUND mode. For stereo...
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... enhanced bass for changes in a motion picture theater, its bass is restored to follow the speaker placement guidelines (see "Setting Up" on each control are located on the Acoustimass® module (Figure 21). In VIDEO, AUX, or TAPE mode, you hear. Rooms with a lot of sound-absorbing furnishings, such as described here. ® Treble Bass Adjusting speaker controls The Lifestyle® 12 system TREBLE and BASS controls are in your home, your Lifestyle® 12 system restores the bass...
... enhanced bass for changes in a motion picture theater, its bass is restored to follow the speaker placement guidelines (see "Setting Up" on each control are located on the Acoustimass® module (Figure 21). In VIDEO, AUX, or TAPE mode, you hear. Rooms with a lot of sound-absorbing furnishings, such as described here. ® Treble Bass Adjusting speaker controls The Lifestyle® 12 system TREBLE and BASS controls are in your home, your Lifestyle® 12 system restores the bass...
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... SURROUND mode, press SURROUND -. • Make sure that the center cube cable is connected at both ends. • Select STEREO+CENTER (3-speaker) or SURROUND (5-speaker) mode. • In STEREO+CENTER mode, press SURROUND -, to decrease center speaker volume. • Press and hold the SURROUND (5-speaker) mode key for 10 seconds to restore the factory preset surround volume setting. • Check batteries and their polarity (+ and -). • Operate the remote control closer to the music center FIXED outputs, the black connector is fully seated in the music center SYSTEM CONTROL 1 jack...
... SURROUND mode, press SURROUND -. • Make sure that the center cube cable is connected at both ends. • Select STEREO+CENTER (3-speaker) or SURROUND (5-speaker) mode. • In STEREO+CENTER mode, press SURROUND -, to decrease center speaker volume. • Press and hold the SURROUND (5-speaker) mode key for 10 seconds to restore the factory preset surround volume setting. • Check batteries and their polarity (+ and -). • Operate the remote control closer to the music center FIXED outputs, the black connector is fully seated in the music center SYSTEM CONTROL 1 jack...
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... port 8 power cord 5, 11, 17, 26 power pack 5, 11, 17, 26, 29 PRESET 19 preset radio station 18, 19, 21 R radio 4, 18, 19, 21, 27 radio channel spacing 17 RCA extension cables 9 red collar 9 remote control 3-5, 14, 17, 19, 22, 24-29 room compensation controls 23 S safety Information 2 serial numbers 5 signal splitter 16 speaker cable 5-9, 27 SURROUND 4, 14, 19, 20, 26 surround 4-7, 9, 10, 12, 19, 20, 26 surround (rear) speakers 7 surround cables 9 surround speakers 4, 7, 9, 20, 26 switches 17, 18, 21, 24, 25 T TAPE jack...
... port 8 power cord 5, 11, 17, 26 power pack 5, 11, 17, 26, 29 PRESET 19 preset radio station 18, 19, 21 R radio 4, 18, 19, 21, 27 radio channel spacing 17 RCA extension cables 9 red collar 9 remote control 3-5, 14, 17, 19, 22, 24-29 room compensation controls 23 S safety Information 2 serial numbers 5 signal splitter 16 speaker cable 5-9, 27 SURROUND 4, 14, 19, 20, 26 surround 4-7, 9, 10, 12, 19, 20, 26 surround (rear) speakers 7 surround cables 9 surround speakers 4, 7, 9, 20, 26 switches 17, 18, 21, 24, 25 T TAPE jack...