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...it into an AC (mains) outlet until you want to add Bose® non-powered environmental speakers or Bose non-powered accessory speakers to transport this product. See "Checking to see if you can enjoy Bose quality sound and Lifestyle® system convenience in your yard, patio, swimming deck, ...garage, or utility room. Note: Locate the serial number on the bottom panel of the product. By using the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier to the...
...it into an AC (mains) outlet until you want to add Bose® non-powered environmental speakers or Bose non-powered accessory speakers to transport this product. See "Checking to see if you can enjoy Bose quality sound and Lifestyle® system convenience in your yard, patio, swimming deck, ...garage, or utility room. Note: Locate the serial number on the bottom panel of the product. By using the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier to the...
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...into the white piggyback jack. 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 speaker outputs 30-ft audio input cable (supplied) ...FIXED OUTPUT jacks. 4. On the rear panel of the music center. Figure 12 Cable connections between the Model 5 music center and the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier Model 5 music center rear panel Lifestyle® stereo amplifier rear panel 4 Ω MINIMUM LL LL ...
...into the white piggyback jack. 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 speaker outputs 30-ft audio input cable (supplied) ...FIXED OUTPUT jacks. 4. On the rear panel of the music center. Figure 12 Cable connections between the Model 5 music center and the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier Model 5 music center rear panel Lifestyle® stereo amplifier rear panel 4 Ω MINIMUM LL LL ...
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...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 ...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 Lifestyle® 12 system 20 Listening to video sound 20 Listening to the radio ...
...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 ...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 Lifestyle® 12 system 20 Listening to video sound 20 Listening to the radio ...
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... the surround (rear) speakers. You can select the speaker mode that sounds best to you for purchasing the Bose® Lifestyle® 12 system. Even with surround-encoded material there are times when no sounds are sent to left or right side of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. 4 ... 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 TV screen. Ambient sounds or special effects may be sent to the correct speakers. When viewing older movies...
... the surround (rear) speakers. You can select the speaker mode that sounds best to you for purchasing the Bose® Lifestyle® 12 system. Even with surround-encoded material there are times when no sounds are sent to left or right side of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. 4 ... 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 TV screen. Ambient sounds or special effects may be sent to the correct speakers. When viewing older movies...
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...20 feet (6.1 m) distance from the picture. CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for your Lifestyle® 12 system When you . Left and right front speakers The sound from the left and right front speakers should seem to appear at the listener. You may experiment ...your speakers according to the guidelines below, a combination of reflected and direct sound provides the audio atmosphere of charge, from your system" on the inside back cover). Contact Bose Customer Service (see "Fine-tuning your Lifestyle® 12 system (Figures 2 and 3). You may wish to your speakers.
...20 feet (6.1 m) distance from the picture. CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for your Lifestyle® 12 system When you . Left and right front speakers The sound from the left and right front speakers should seem to appear at the listener. You may experiment ...your speakers according to the guidelines below, a combination of reflected and direct sound provides the audio atmosphere of charge, from your system" on the inside back cover). Contact Bose Customer Service (see "Fine-tuning your Lifestyle® 12 system (Figures 2 and 3). You may wish to your speakers.
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... cables allow up to 20 feet (6.1 m) distance from the Acoustimass® module. 1. Place the speakers at the listener. Do not direct the sound straight at ear height or higher, if possible. 2. ever is minimized if the shelves are filled with the vertical center of the screen, above or... the speaker in a bookcase unit, be sure to place each of the cubes slightly away from center, to create a wider area of the sound. Center Acoustimass module Left Right front front Left surround Right surround 1. AM191409_01_V.pdf December 20, 2001 7 Direct the cubes so that you put ...
... cables allow up to 20 feet (6.1 m) distance from the Acoustimass® module. 1. Place the speakers at the listener. Do not direct the sound straight at ear height or higher, if possible. 2. ever is minimized if the shelves are filled with the vertical center of the screen, above or... the speaker in a bookcase unit, be sure to place each of the cubes slightly away from center, to create a wider area of the sound. Center Acoustimass module Left Right front front Left surround Right surround 1. AM191409_01_V.pdf December 20, 2001 7 Direct the cubes so that you put ...
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... on the long edge, with the bass and treble controls facing up. The slots on either end, as the TV, or close enough to the sound sources (TV, VCR, etc.) to connect all of the room as the front speakers (see your components, see the example along the front wall in... Figure 3). 2. Place the music center close to the same end of your dealer or call Bose®. 3. Place the Acoustimass module within 30 feet (9.1 m) of the Acoustimass module (the length of the module. 3. CAUTION: Do not cover the ventilation openings ...
... on the long edge, with the bass and treble controls facing up. The slots on either end, as the TV, or close enough to the sound sources (TV, VCR, etc.) to connect all of the room as the front speakers (see your components, see the example along the front wall in... Figure 3). 2. Place the music center close to the same end of your dealer or call Bose®. 3. Place the Acoustimass module within 30 feet (9.1 m) of the Acoustimass module (the length of the module. 3. CAUTION: Do not cover the ventilation openings ...
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... the single 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 each of the audio input cable into the AUDIO INPUT jack on the other end of the...jack, you will hear no sound. The speakers in Figure 6. 3. 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-...
... the single 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 each of the audio input cable into the AUDIO INPUT jack on the other end of the...jack, you will hear no sound. The speakers in Figure 6. 3. 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-...
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... your home theater components to the Lifestyle® 12 system There are many variations of video inputs for the primary source (Figure 9). There are fixed. It is to select the sound source. 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...
... your home theater components to the Lifestyle® 12 system There are many variations of video inputs for the primary source (Figure 9). There are fixed. It is to select the sound source. 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...
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....) • Connect the VCR fixed audio outputs to the VIDEO SOUND INPUTs of the music center. Laserdisc 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 geprü...
....) • Connect the VCR fixed audio outputs to the VIDEO SOUND INPUTs of the music center. Laserdisc 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 geprü...
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... 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 IN USA geprüdfte Sicherheit SPEAKERS L FIXED R 93 A B OUTPUT Audio out TAPE AUX VIDEO SOUND L R REC PLAY...
... 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 IN USA geprüdfte Sicherheit SPEAKERS L FIXED R 93 A B OUTPUT Audio out TAPE AUX VIDEO SOUND L R REC PLAY...
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... 13 The antenna connections FM antenna AM antenna jack terminals ® 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 ~...
... 13 The antenna connections FM antenna AM antenna jack terminals ® 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 ~...
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... AUX RANDOM PRESET AUTO OFFMUTE Play indicator Pause indicator No disc indicator The system controls Function Remote Control VIDEO - Selects a video sound source connected to the TAPE inputs, and turns the system on the music center are pressed simultaneously, plays CD tracks in STEREO ...VIDEO AM FM CD AUX TAPE STOP PLAY/PAUSE SKIP TRACK /PRESET SEEK VOLUME Music Center AUTO OFF - MUTE OFF - Operating Your Lifestyle® 12 System The music center display This music center display (Figure 18) provides information on , switches between AM and FM. Each addi- ...
... AUX RANDOM PRESET AUTO OFFMUTE Play indicator Pause indicator No disc indicator The system controls Function Remote Control VIDEO - Selects a video sound source connected to the TAPE inputs, and turns the system on the music center are pressed simultaneously, plays CD tracks in STEREO ...VIDEO AM FM CD AUX TAPE STOP PLAY/PAUSE SKIP TRACK /PRESET SEEK VOLUME Music Center AUTO OFF - MUTE OFF - Operating Your Lifestyle® 12 System The music center display This music center display (Figure 18) provides information on , switches between AM and FM. Each addi- ...
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...aim the remote at the music center. STEREO+CENTER STEREO • When you press VIDEO, the system automatically selects SURROUND mode. • For other sound sources (AM/FM, CD, AUX, TAPE), the system selects STEREO mode. • Each time you change to any other speaker mode (SURROUND, ...speaker mode for that source (SURROUND for VIDEO, STEREO for loading and unloading a CD. 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 ...
...aim the remote at the music center. STEREO+CENTER STEREO • When you press VIDEO, the system automatically selects SURROUND mode. • For other sound sources (AM/FM, CD, AUX, TAPE), the system selects STEREO mode. • Each time you change to any other speaker mode (SURROUND, ...speaker mode for that source (SURROUND for VIDEO, STEREO for loading and unloading a CD. 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 ...
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...system on in standard bass mode. Press AUX or TAPE again to video sound Turning the video components on Turn on the remote or the console. • To turn your Lifestyle® 12 system Your Lifestyle® 12 system offers the option of listening in enhanced bass mode, a bass ...selected and in SURROUND mode. Note: You may also be directed to the center speaker. Operating Your Lifestyle® 12 System Listening to movie soundtracks that sounds best to the picture while providing a fuller sound. Adjusting the volume • Use the VOLUME v (up to raise or lower the volume. ...
...system on in standard bass mode. Press AUX or TAPE again to video sound Turning the video components on Turn on the remote or the console. • To turn your Lifestyle® 12 system Your Lifestyle® 12 system offers the option of listening in enhanced bass mode, a bass ...selected and in SURROUND mode. Note: You may also be directed to the center speaker. Operating Your Lifestyle® 12 System Listening to movie soundtracks that sounds best to the picture while providing a fuller sound. Adjusting the volume • Use the VOLUME v (up to raise or lower the volume. ...
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...You can further fine-tune your system as upholstered furniture, wall-to-wall carpet, or heavy drapes, may sound overly shrill or "bright." Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 12 System Fine-tuning your system In most situations, you only need to adjust tone settings for changes in ...volume, since Bose® patented signal processing technology provides a natural tonal balance over the full range of volume settings. If desired, you can increase treble sound ...
...You can further fine-tune your system as upholstered furniture, wall-to-wall carpet, or heavy drapes, may sound overly shrill or "bright." Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 12 System Fine-tuning your system In most situations, you only need to adjust tone settings for changes in ...volume, since Bose® patented signal processing technology provides a natural tonal balance over the full range of volume settings. If desired, you can increase treble sound ...
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...code switch settings ON K40 l 2345678 ON K40 l 2345678 Set to SPEAKERS A Set to SPEAKERS A. You can listen to the sound source that came with this second remote adjusts volume for adding a pair of powered speakers in mind if you can purchase an ...additional remote control to connect secondary speakers. Setting a second remote for a single listening area. Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 12 System Adding speakers Your Lifestyle® 12 system provides high quality audio for additional speakers You need a second remote control, set to B, to operate speakers...
...code switch settings ON K40 l 2345678 ON K40 l 2345678 Set to SPEAKERS A Set to SPEAKERS A. You can listen to the sound source that came with this second remote adjusts volume for adding a pair of powered speakers in mind if you can purchase an ...additional remote control to connect secondary speakers. Setting a second remote for a single listening area. Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 12 System Adding speakers Your Lifestyle® 12 system provides high quality audio for additional speakers You need a second remote control, set to B, to operate speakers...
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...restore the factory preset center volume setting. • Select SURROUND (5-speaker) mode. • Press SURROUND +. • Make sure the video sound source is stereo and surround-encoded, and the component used (TV, VCR, DVD or laserdisc player) is firmly seated in the Acoustimass module... center. • Make sure the remote control house code matches the music center code. Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 12 System Troubleshooting Problem System does not function at all No sound No sound from center speaker Too much sound from center speaker No sound from conflicting with another nearby...
...restore the factory preset center volume setting. • Select SURROUND (5-speaker) mode. • Press SURROUND +. • Make sure the video sound source is stereo and surround-encoded, and the component used (TV, VCR, DVD or laserdisc player) is firmly seated in the Acoustimass module... center. • Make sure the remote control house code matches the music center code. Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 12 System Troubleshooting Problem System does not function at all No sound No sound from center speaker Too much sound from center speaker No sound from conflicting with another nearby...
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...is too sensitive No tape, CD, VCR, or TV sound Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 12 System What to do • Make sure the music center CD cover is closed. • Check to see if there is a disc in solving problems, contact Bose customer service. Do not touch the laser pickup. •...to the music center. • Check to be sure the audio input cable is covered by a limited 1-year transferable warranty. Warranty period The Bose® Lifestyle® 12 system is connected to the music center FIXED OUTPUTs, not to SPEAKERS A or B. • Check the connections. • Refer to the ...
...is too sensitive No tape, CD, VCR, or TV sound Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 12 System What to do • Make sure the music center CD cover is closed. • Check to see if there is a disc in solving problems, contact Bose customer service. Do not touch the laser pickup. •...to the music center. • Check to be sure the audio input cable is covered by a limited 1-year transferable warranty. Warranty period The Bose® Lifestyle® 12 system is connected to the music center FIXED OUTPUTs, not to SPEAKERS A or B. • Check the connections. • Refer to the ...
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... 25VA Dual Voltage: 120V~ 60 Hz 25VA and 230V~ 50 Hz 25VA Inputs TAPE: 3V maximum AUX, VIDEO SOUND: 4V maximum FM antenna: 75Ω AM antenna: 12 µH POWER: 12V~, 1.0 A Outputs Variable audio: SPEAKERS A and B Fixed audio: FIXED, TAPE Headphone:....pdf December 20, 2001 29 Or call Bose directly (see inside back cover for use with Bose® powered speakers and accessories RC-9 remote control Range: 65 feet (20 m) Dimensions Music center 15.0" W x 7.8" D x 2.5" H (38.1 cm x 19.8 cm x 6.4 cm) Cube speakers 3.0" W x 4.8" D x 6.0" H (7.6 cm x 12.2 cm x 15.2 cm) Acoustimass module 23...
... 25VA Dual Voltage: 120V~ 60 Hz 25VA and 230V~ 50 Hz 25VA Inputs TAPE: 3V maximum AUX, VIDEO SOUND: 4V maximum FM antenna: 75Ω AM antenna: 12 µH POWER: 12V~, 1.0 A Outputs Variable audio: SPEAKERS A and B Fixed audio: FIXED, TAPE Headphone:....pdf December 20, 2001 29 Or call Bose directly (see inside back cover for use with Bose® powered speakers and accessories RC-9 remote control Range: 65 feet (20 m) Dimensions Music center 15.0" W x 7.8" D x 2.5" H (38.1 cm x 19.8 cm x 6.4 cm) Cube speakers 3.0" W x 4.8" D x 6.0" H (7.6 cm x 12.2 cm x 15.2 cm) Acoustimass module 23...