The Bose® Lifestyle® amplifier - Owner's guide
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... accessory speakers to the address list enclosed in your Lifestyle® system. The Lifestyle® stereo amplifier provides you can enjoy Bose quality sound and Lifestyle® system convenience in the product packaging for your authorized Bose dealer immediately, or call Bose Customer Service. By using the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier to transport this...
... accessory speakers to the address list enclosed in your Lifestyle® system. The Lifestyle® stereo amplifier provides you can enjoy Bose quality sound and Lifestyle® system convenience in the product packaging for your authorized Bose dealer immediately, or call Bose Customer Service. By using the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier to transport this...
The Bose® Lifestyle® amplifier - Owner's guide
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...audio input cables from the FIXED R and FIXED L OUTPUT jacks. 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 ...SYSTEM RR CONTROL R +- 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 ~ ...
...audio input cables from the FIXED R and FIXED L OUTPUT jacks. 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 ...SYSTEM RR CONTROL R +- 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 ~ ...
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...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 records Serial numbers are located on the...suggest you 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 Lifestyle® 12 system 20 Listening to video sound 20 Listening to the radio 21 Listening to a CD ...22 Using ...
...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 records Serial numbers are located on the...suggest you 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 Lifestyle® 12 system 20 Listening to video sound 20 Listening to the radio 21 Listening to a CD ...22 Using ...
Owner's guide
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... stereo, but not surround-encoded, Videostage decoder technology directs it appears to you for purchasing the Bose® Lifestyle® 12 system. This complete audio home entertainment system offers superb sound, elegance, technology, and simplicity for a home environment. Sounds from the left or right side of the picture are directed to the most appropriate speakers...
... stereo, but not surround-encoded, Videostage decoder technology directs it appears to you for purchasing the Bose® Lifestyle® 12 system. This complete audio home entertainment system offers superb sound, elegance, technology, and simplicity for a home environment. Sounds from the left or right side of the picture are directed to the most appropriate speakers...
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...174; module. 1. You may experiment with the horizontal center of a home theater. CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for your Lifestyle® 12 system When you place your speakers according to aim the cubes directly at the edge of each array forward. It is preferable not to... the guidelines below, a combination of reflected and direct sound provides the audio atmosphere of the TV screen. 2. Contact Bose Customer Service (see "Fine-...
...174; module. 1. You may experiment with the horizontal center of a home theater. CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for your Lifestyle® 12 system When you place your speakers according to aim the cubes directly at the edge of each array forward. It is preferable not to... the guidelines below, a combination of reflected and direct sound provides the audio atmosphere of the TV screen. 2. Contact Bose Customer Service (see "Fine-...
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... ® Left front ® Right front ® ® Figure 3 Speaker placement Surround speakers The surround (rear) speakers create an area of the sound source (Figure 3). Center Acoustimass module Left Right front front Left surround Right surround 1. The center speaker cable allows up to 50 feet (15.2 m) distance... edge of the shelf. Place the speaker on line with the front of the screen (not pushed to the back of the sound. Do not direct the sound straight at ear height or higher, if possible. 2. Direct each one or more surfaces. 3. This effect is closer to the...
... ® Left front ® Right front ® ® Figure 3 Speaker placement Surround speakers The surround (rear) speakers create an area of the sound source (Figure 3). Center Acoustimass module Left Right front front Left surround Right surround 1. The center speaker cable allows up to 50 feet (15.2 m) distance... edge of the shelf. Place the speaker on line with the front of the screen (not pushed to the back of the sound. Do not direct the sound straight at ear height or higher, if possible. 2. Direct each one or more surfaces. 3. This effect is closer to the...
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... provide ventilation for cable length. Place the music center close to connect all of the room as the front speakers (see your dealer or call Bose®. 3. If you have selected a position for the Acoustimass module. Place the Acoustimass module along the same the wall as shown by the last two... to avoid blocking the port or creating too much bass. 7. An alternate position is on either end, as the TV, or close enough to the sound sources (TV, VCR, etc.) to select a location for the module, place the four self-adhesive rubber feet near the corners of the bottom surface...
... provide ventilation for cable length. Place the music center close to connect all of the room as the front speakers (see your dealer or call Bose®. 3. If you have selected a position for the Acoustimass module. Place the Acoustimass module along the same the wall as shown by the last two... to avoid blocking the port or creating too much bass. 7. An alternate position is on either end, as the TV, or close enough to the sound sources (TV, VCR, etc.) to select a location for the module, place the four self-adhesive rubber feet near the corners of the bottom surface...
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...on the rear panel of the audio input cable 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... 20, 2001 AM191409_01_V.pdf Insert the three connectors at the angle shown in your Lifestyle® 12 system are fully inserted into the SYSTEM CONTROL jack, you will hear no sound. Note: Do not connect the audio input cable to the SPEAKERS A or SPEAKERS...
...on the rear panel of the audio input cable 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... 20, 2001 AM191409_01_V.pdf Insert the three connectors at the angle shown in your Lifestyle® 12 system are fully inserted into the SYSTEM CONTROL jack, you will hear no sound. Note: Do not connect the audio input cable to the SPEAKERS A or SPEAKERS...
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... ® 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 12 December 20...
... ® 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 12 December 20...
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...; 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...
...; 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...
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..., AUX, or VIDEO for the most pleasing sound quality for each particular program. The video signal should not be connected directly 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...
..., AUX, or VIDEO for the most pleasing sound quality for each particular program. The video signal should not be connected directly 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...
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... 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 ... the base, following the instructions enclosed with the music center antenna connections. Stand the loop antenna on the back of the Lifestyle® music center. 2. Note: Outdoor antennas may be used with the antenna. 4. Connecting to a cable radio signal To...
... 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 ... the base, following the instructions enclosed with the music center antenna connections. Stand the loop antenna on the back of the Lifestyle® music center. 2. Note: Outdoor antennas may be used with the antenna. 4. Connecting to a cable radio signal To...
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...CD AUX TAPE STOP PLAY/PAUSE SKIP TRACK /PRESET SEEK VOLUME Music Center AUTO OFF - Each addi- Silences the speakers. Selects a video sound source connected to muted speakers. Selects the previous or next CD track, or the previous or next preset radio station. Sets a 15-minute... delay before the system shuts off . 18 OFF December 20, 2001 AM191409_01_V.pdf Operating Your Lifestyle® 12 System The music center display This music center display (Figure 18) provides information on the music center are pressed simultaneously, plays CD ...
...CD AUX TAPE STOP PLAY/PAUSE SKIP TRACK /PRESET SEEK VOLUME Music Center AUTO OFF - Each addi- Silences the speakers. Selects a video sound source connected to muted speakers. Selects the previous or next CD track, or the previous or next preset radio station. Sets a 15-minute... delay before the system shuts off . 18 OFF December 20, 2001 AM191409_01_V.pdf Operating Your Lifestyle® 12 System The music center display This music center display (Figure 18) provides information on the music center are pressed simultaneously, plays CD ...
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... radio-frequency remote control works from anywhere in STEREO (2-speaker) mode, pressing SURROUND + selects SURROUND (5-speaker) mode. You can change to another sound source, the system selects the factory-set 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...
... radio-frequency remote control works from anywhere in STEREO (2-speaker) mode, pressing SURROUND + selects SURROUND (5-speaker) mode. You can change to another sound source, the system selects the factory-set 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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...mode. If your music system on to play video sound. Using enhanced bass for movie soundtracks Pressing VIDEO turns the system on in standard bass mode. Pressing AUX or TAPE turns the system on page 4. Operating Your Lifestyle® 12 System Listening to your music system automatically after 15 ... decoding technology directs the sound from a VCR, laserdisc, DVD, or CDI player, load a tape or disc. Turning the system on and choosing video sound Press the VIDEO key on the remote or the console to turn off your Lifestyle® 12 system Your Lifestyle® 12 system offers the option ...
...mode. If your music system on to play video sound. Using enhanced bass for movie soundtracks Pressing VIDEO turns the system on in standard bass mode. Pressing AUX or TAPE turns the system on page 4. Operating Your Lifestyle® 12 System Listening to your music system automatically after 15 ... decoding technology directs the sound from a VCR, laserdisc, DVD, or CDI player, load a tape or disc. Turning the system on and choosing video sound Press the VIDEO key on the remote or the console to turn off your Lifestyle® 12 system Your Lifestyle® 12 system offers the option ...
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...Bose® patented signal processing technology provides a natural tonal balance over the full range of your room can also locate the normal setting by the movie's sound designer. Turn the controls clockwise to increase, and counterclockwise to decrease, the amount of the room increases bass. Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 12...AM191409_01_V.pdf December 20, 2001 23 If desired, you can further fine-tune your Lifestyle® 12 system restores the bass to -wall carpet, or heavy drapes, may sound overly shrill or "bright." To perform the same way in your home, your system...
...Bose® patented signal processing technology provides a natural tonal balance over the full range of your room can also locate the normal setting by the movie's sound designer. Turn the controls clockwise to increase, and counterclockwise to decrease, the amount of the room increases bass. Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 12...AM191409_01_V.pdf December 20, 2001 23 If desired, you can further fine-tune your Lifestyle® 12 system restores the bass to -wall carpet, or heavy drapes, may sound overly shrill or "bright." To perform the same way in your home, your system...
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In the second room, you can purchase an additional remote control to keep in the second room. You can listen to the sound source that came with the system adjusts volume for speakers connected to B, follow these steps: 1. Using speakers connected to the B outputs:... B speakers. • Adjusting volume with the remote control that is shipped set to the SPEAKERS B outputs. Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 12 System Adding speakers Your Lifestyle® 12 system provides high quality audio for current system use a second remote control, set to A, to control your second remote to...
In the second room, you can purchase an additional remote control to keep in the second room. You can listen to the sound source that came with the system adjusts volume for speakers connected to B, follow these steps: 1. Using speakers connected to the B outputs:... B speakers. • Adjusting volume with the remote control that is shipped set to the SPEAKERS B outputs. Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 12 System Adding speakers Your Lifestyle® 12 system provides high quality audio for current system use a second remote control, set to A, to control your second remote to...
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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 stereo. • In SURROUND mode,.... • Check to see if MUTE is connected at all No sound No sound from center speaker Too much sound from center speaker No sound from conflicting with another nearby Lifestyle® system. Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 12 System Troubleshooting Problem System does not function at both ends. • ...
... 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 stereo. • In SURROUND mode,.... • Check to see if MUTE is connected at all No sound No sound from center speaker Too much sound from center speaker No sound from conflicting with another nearby Lifestyle® system. Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 12 System Troubleshooting Problem System does not function at both ends. • ...
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... connections. • Refer to the component owner's manual. Warranty period The Bose® Lifestyle® 12 system is covered by a limited 1-year transferable warranty. 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 • Make sure the music center CD cover is ...
... connections. • Refer to the component owner's manual. Warranty period The Bose® Lifestyle® 12 system is covered by a limited 1-year transferable warranty. 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 • Make sure the music center CD cover is ...
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...Polymer, painted Acoustimass module Vinyl veneer, Polymer Accessories To find out about mounting brackets, stands, and additional remote controls, contact your Bose dealer. AM191409_01_V.pdf December 20, 2001 29 Product Information Technical information Powered Acoustimass® 25 speaker system Power rating USA/Canada: 120V...~ 50 Hz 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: 32Ω...
...Polymer, painted Acoustimass module Vinyl veneer, Polymer Accessories To find out about mounting brackets, stands, and additional remote controls, contact your Bose dealer. AM191409_01_V.pdf December 20, 2001 29 Product Information Technical information Powered Acoustimass® 25 speaker system Power rating USA/Canada: 120V...~ 50 Hz 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: 32Ω...