The Bose® Lifestyle® amplifier - Owner's guide
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...hardware stores. Only one speaker plays • Check the wires connected to your Lifestyle® system after the wires are designed and tested to stand up to arrange for home theater (Lifestyle® 12 or Lifestyle® 8 systems), make sure the amplifier audio input cable is ...near the amplifier. Troubleshooting If you do Neither speaker plays • Make sure the Lifestyle® music center and the amplifier are plugged in your Bose dealer to outdoor weather conditions, the bare ends of the enclosure. Refer to protect speaker wire connections...
...hardware stores. Only one speaker plays • Check the wires connected to your Lifestyle® system after the wires are designed and tested to stand up to arrange for home theater (Lifestyle® 12 or Lifestyle® 8 systems), make sure the amplifier audio input cable is ...near the amplifier. Troubleshooting If you do Neither speaker plays • Make sure the Lifestyle® music center and the amplifier are plugged in your Bose dealer to outdoor weather conditions, the bare ends of the enclosure. Refer to protect speaker wire connections...
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... begin ...4 Unpacking the carton 5 Select the locations for your Lifestyle® 12 system 6 Connect the speakers and Lifestyle® music center 9 Connecting your home theater components to the Lifestyle® 12 system 12 Connect the antennas 16 Attach the wire cover 16 Set up ...24 Adding speakers ...25 Troubleshooting ...26 Warranty period ...27 Customer service ...27 Cleaning the Lifestyle® 12 system 28 Product Information Technical information 29 Accessories ...29 Index ...30 Bose® Corporation inside back cover For your sales slip and warranty card together with this...
... begin ...4 Unpacking the carton 5 Select the locations for your Lifestyle® 12 system 6 Connect the speakers and Lifestyle® music center 9 Connecting your home theater components to the Lifestyle® 12 system 12 Connect the antennas 16 Attach the wire cover 16 Set up ...24 Adding speakers ...25 Troubleshooting ...26 Warranty period ...27 Customer service ...27 Cleaning the Lifestyle® 12 system 28 Product Information Technical information 29 Accessories ...29 Index ...30 Bose® Corporation inside back cover For your sales slip and warranty card together with this...
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... it to left or right side 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 reproduce the realism of the terms Surround, Dolby Surround, and the double-D symbol * on the signals received. Your system... the front speakers. You will not hear sound from the left or right front speakers. Setting Up Before you begin Thank you for purchasing the Bose® Lifestyle® 12 system.
... it to left or right side 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 reproduce the realism of the terms Surround, Dolby Surround, and the double-D symbol * on the signals received. Your system... the front speakers. You will not hear sound from the left or right front speakers. Setting Up Before you begin Thank you for purchasing the Bose® Lifestyle® 12 system.
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...the spaces provided on page 3. If any part of the product appears damaged, do not attempt to avoid injury. Check to transport your Lifestyle® 12 system: • Lifestyle® music center • AC power (mains) pack* • Wire cover • FM antenna • AM loop antenna ... AM loop antenna + - The power cords and packs for possible future use the system. Notify Bose® or your warranty card and in Figure 1. Then write them on your authorized Bose dealer immediately. WARNING: he Acoustimass module weighs 33 pounds (15 kg). Dual voltage systems include 1...
...the spaces provided on page 3. If any part of the product appears damaged, do not attempt to avoid injury. Check to transport your Lifestyle® 12 system: • Lifestyle® music center • AC power (mains) pack* • Wire cover • FM antenna • AM loop antenna ... AM loop antenna + - The power cords and packs for possible future use the system. Notify Bose® or your warranty card and in Figure 1. Then write them on your authorized Bose dealer immediately. WARNING: he Acoustimass module weighs 33 pounds (15 kg). Dual voltage systems include 1...
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...m) so that provide the maximum home theater effect from the edge of the TV screen. 2. You may wish to 3 feet (1 m) from your Lifestyle® 12 system (Figures 2 and 3). Direct the other cube toward the wall or in a different direction to the TV without affecting picture quality. 6 December 20...you can cause the speakers to select locations that the sound does not become too separated from the Acoustimass® module. 1. Contact Bose Customer Service (see "Fine-tuning your speakers according to your speakers. For the best surround effect, adjust the speakers so you place...
...m) so that provide the maximum home theater effect from the edge of the TV screen. 2. You may wish to 3 feet (1 m) from your Lifestyle® 12 system (Figures 2 and 3). Direct the other cube toward the wall or in a different direction to the TV without affecting picture quality. 6 December 20...you can cause the speakers to select locations that the sound does not become too separated from the Acoustimass® module. 1. Contact Bose Customer Service (see "Fine-tuning your speakers according to your speakers. For the best surround effect, adjust the speakers so you place...
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... 6). 1. 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 ...right-angle multi-pin connector on the Acoustimass module. Insert the three connectors at the angle shown in your Lifestyle® 12 system are fully inserted into the AUDIO INPUT jack on the other end of the audio input cable into each of...
... 6). 1. 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 ...right-angle multi-pin connector on the Acoustimass module. Insert the three connectors at the angle shown in your Lifestyle® 12 system are fully inserted into the AUDIO INPUT jack on the other end of the audio input cable into each of...
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...; 12 system There are many variations of equipment in stereo or surround-encoded, and the device playing the material must have a stereo (HiFi) VCR. Laserdisc Cable TV LRV L R V VCR TV L R 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...
...; 12 system There are many variations of equipment in stereo or surround-encoded, and the device playing the material must have a stereo (HiFi) VCR. Laserdisc Cable TV LRV L R V VCR TV L R 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...
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... source to hear. Setting Up Figure 12 Connecting components to the Lifestyle® 12 system inputs Cable TV Laserdisc VCR L L R R V V L R V ® 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... example, connect a VCR into TAPE PLAY IN, a laserdisc to AUX IN, and a TV's fixed audio outputs to the Lifestyle® 12 system. If you wish, you can change the speaker mode after you cannot (or do not choose to) use your TV ...
... source to hear. Setting Up Figure 12 Connecting components to the Lifestyle® 12 system inputs Cable TV Laserdisc VCR L L R R V V L R V ® 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... example, connect a VCR into TAPE PLAY IN, a laserdisc to AUX IN, and a TV's fixed audio outputs to the Lifestyle® 12 system. If you wish, you can change the speaker mode after you cannot (or do not choose to) use your TV ...
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... turn a connected component on both the remote control and the music center, except where noted: • To play tracks in STEREO mode; Operating Your Lifestyle® 12 System Listening to a CD Loading a CD into the music center Press the latch on the remote or the console. Close the CD cover. Turning the..., (using its owner's manual if necessary. The appropriate display indicator lights when the system is selected. Using a tape deck, CD changer, or other functions at Bose® dealers and most electronics stores, if needed. Use the VOLUME v (up . To record to record.
... turn a connected component on both the remote control and the music center, except where noted: • To play tracks in STEREO mode; Operating Your Lifestyle® 12 System Listening to a CD Loading a CD into the music center Press the latch on the remote or the console. Close the CD cover. Turning the..., (using its owner's manual if necessary. The appropriate display indicator lights when the system is selected. Using a tape deck, CD changer, or other functions at Bose® dealers and most electronics stores, if needed. Use the VOLUME v (up . To record to record.
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...to change to enhanced bass for movie soundtracks When a movie soundtrack is played in your home, your Lifestyle® 12 system restores the bass to this position. Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 12 System Fine-tuning your system In most situations, you only need to adjust tone settings for your ...mode, the system turns on pages 6-8) for changes in standard bass. In AUX or TAPE mode, the system turns on in volume, since Bose® patented signal processing technology provides a natural tonal balance over the full range of treble or bass. Turn the controls clockwise to increase,...
...to change to enhanced bass for movie soundtracks When a movie soundtrack is played in your home, your Lifestyle® 12 system restores the bass to this position. Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 12 System Fine-tuning your system In most situations, you only need to adjust tone settings for your ...mode, the system turns on pages 6-8) for changes in standard bass. In AUX or TAPE mode, the system turns on in volume, since Bose® patented signal processing technology provides a natural tonal balance over the full range of treble or bass. Turn the controls clockwise to increase,...
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Warranty period The Bose® Lifestyle® 12 system is covered by a limited 1-year transferable warranty. AM191409_01_V.pdf December 20, 2001 27 Try another disc. • There may be dirt or dust on the laser pickup or on the card and mail it to Bose. Do not touch the laser pickup. • ... See the inside back cover for Bose customer service offices and phone numbers. Problem CD does not play Radio does not work FM sound is distorted Sound is distorted Volume control is too sensitive No tape, CD, VCR, or TV sound Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 12 System What to do • ...
Warranty period The Bose® Lifestyle® 12 system is covered by a limited 1-year transferable warranty. AM191409_01_V.pdf December 20, 2001 27 Try another disc. • There may be dirt or dust on the laser pickup or on the card and mail it to Bose. Do not touch the laser pickup. • ... See the inside back cover for Bose customer service offices and phone numbers. Problem CD does not play Radio does not work FM sound is distorted Sound is distorted Volume control is too sensitive No tape, CD, VCR, or TV sound Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 12 System What to do • ...
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...player lens carefully, and only if necessary. Then turn it may vacuum them carefully with its functioning, turn the system off and contact Bose® customer service. 28 December 20, 2001 AM191409_01_V.pdf Do not use any sprays near the system. If the lens is cleaning ...; music center. The speaker grille panels require no solution enters the unit; If you may cause damage. Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 12 System Cleaning the Lifestyle® 12 system The only maintenance needed is dusty, blow the dust away using a cold blower or camera lens brush. Make sure no...
...player lens carefully, and only if necessary. Then turn it may vacuum them carefully with its functioning, turn the system off and contact Bose® customer service. 28 December 20, 2001 AM191409_01_V.pdf Do not use any sprays near the system. If the lens is cleaning ...; music center. The speaker grille panels require no solution enters the unit; If you may cause damage. Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 12 System Cleaning the Lifestyle® 12 system The only maintenance needed is dusty, blow the dust away using a cold blower or camera lens brush. Make sure no...