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..., 2001 AM191409_01_V.pdf You can listen to any of the available speakers. Bose Videostage circuitry automatically directs the sound to you for purchasing the Bose® Lifestyle® 12 system. Dialogue is surround-encoded, stereo, or monaural. This complete audio home entertainment system offers superb sound, elegance, technology, and simplicity for music and home theater. Your system...
..., 2001 AM191409_01_V.pdf You can listen to any of the available speakers. Bose Videostage circuitry automatically directs the sound to you for purchasing the Bose® Lifestyle® 12 system. Dialogue is surround-encoded, stereo, or monaural. This complete audio home entertainment system offers superb sound, elegance, technology, and simplicity for music and home theater. Your system...
Owner's guide
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...to vary this distance based on page 23. For the best surround effect, adjust the speakers so you cannot pinpoint where the sound comes from Bose®. CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for your Lifestyle® 12 system When you . Vibration can add rubber feet to the guidelines... below, a combination of reflected and direct sound provides the audio atmosphere of the ...
...to vary this distance based on page 23. For the best surround effect, adjust the speakers so you cannot pinpoint where the sound comes from Bose®. CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for your Lifestyle® 12 system When you . Vibration can add rubber feet to the guidelines... below, a combination of reflected and direct sound provides the audio atmosphere of the ...
Owner's guide
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... speakers create an area of the shelf. Note: If you do not pinpoint the exact location of direct sound (Figure 3). The surround cables allow up to create a wider area of the sound source (Figure 3). ever is minimized if the shelves are filled with books. Direct each one or more surfaces... them in an enclosed space can change the tonal quality of your room. Center Acoustimass module Left Right front front Left surround Right surround 1. Do not direct the sound straight at ear height or higher, if possible. 2. The center speaker cable allows up to reflect...
... speakers create an area of the shelf. Note: If you do not pinpoint the exact location of direct sound (Figure 3). The surround cables allow up to create a wider area of the sound source (Figure 3). ever is minimized if the shelves are filled with books. Direct each one or more surfaces... them in an enclosed space can change the tonal quality of your room. Center Acoustimass module Left Right front front Left surround Right surround 1. Do not direct the sound straight at ear height or higher, if possible. 2. The center speaker cable allows up to reflect...
Owner's guide
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...Left front speaker Right surround speaker AUDIO INPUT SURROUND RIGHT FRONT RIGHT LEFT CENTER LEFT OUTPUTS TO CUBE SPEAKERS Right-angle connector into AUDIO INPUT Left surround speaker SPEAKERS L R... 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... at the angle shown in your Lifestyle® 12 system are fully inserted into the SYSTEM CONTROL jack, you will hear no sound. Extend the audio input cable as...
...Left front speaker Right surround speaker AUDIO INPUT SURROUND RIGHT FRONT RIGHT LEFT CENTER LEFT OUTPUTS TO CUBE SPEAKERS Right-angle connector into AUDIO INPUT Left surround speaker SPEAKERS L R... 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... at the angle shown in your Lifestyle® 12 system are fully inserted into the SYSTEM CONTROL jack, you will hear no sound. Extend the audio input cable as...
Owner's guide
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... source from encoded video tapes, you must be supplied with the Lifestyle® 12 system. It is easiest to use a stereo TV as the switching center. To hear stereo or surround sound from the Lifestyle® 12 remote or control panel. Setting up your home theater. If needed...Bose®. Note: A mono TV only serves as a display for the video, not as a source for the word "surround" on the tape, CD, or preceding the TV broadcast. Most audio cables are stereo. There are many variations of video inputs for setting up the primary video sound source The Lifestyle® 12...
... source from encoded video tapes, you must be supplied with the Lifestyle® 12 system. It is easiest to use a stereo TV as the switching center. To hear stereo or surround sound from the Lifestyle® 12 remote or control panel. Setting up your home theater. If needed...Bose®. Note: A mono TV only serves as a display for the video, not as a source for the word "surround" on the tape, CD, or preceding the TV broadcast. Most audio cables are stereo. There are many variations of video inputs for setting up the primary video sound source The Lifestyle® 12...
Owner's guide
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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... setting. You can use variable audio outputs from a cable TV box), in Figure 11. Note: To ensure proper stereo or surround sound, connect the L and R audio outputs from the VCR to the TV, instead of using coaxial cable. Turn off or the...
...; 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... setting. You can use variable audio outputs from a cable TV box), in Figure 11. Note: To ensure proper stereo or surround sound, connect the L and R audio outputs from the VCR to the TV, instead of using coaxial cable. Turn off or the...
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...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 INPUT AM LOOP ANTENNA SYSTEM CONTROL 1 POWER ~ 12VAC IN 1.0A 2 Lifestyle® music center...be connected directly to the Lifestyle® 12 system. 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. The VIDEO SOUND INPUT jacks are for each...
...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 INPUT AM LOOP ANTENNA SYSTEM CONTROL 1 POWER ~ 12VAC IN 1.0A 2 Lifestyle® music center...be connected directly to the Lifestyle® 12 system. 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. The VIDEO SOUND INPUT jacks are for each...
Owner's guide
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...speaker mode). Turns the system off . Selects the radio and turns the system on (in SURROUND speaker mode and enhanced bass). CD - TAPE - Selects the previous or next CD track...PAUSE SKIP TRACK /PRESET SEEK VOLUME Music Center AUTO OFF - Operating Your Lifestyle® 12 System The music center display This music center display (Figure 18) provides information on , ...switches between AM and FM. Selects a video sound source connected to scan a CD. AM/FM - PLAY/PAUSE ...
...speaker mode). Turns the system off . Selects the radio and turns the system on (in SURROUND speaker mode and enhanced bass). CD - TAPE - Selects the previous or next CD track...PAUSE SKIP TRACK /PRESET SEEK VOLUME Music Center AUTO OFF - Operating Your Lifestyle® 12 System The music center display This music center display (Figure 18) provides information on , ...switches between AM and FM. Selects a video sound source connected to scan a CD. AM/FM - PLAY/PAUSE ...
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... better remote response. AM191409_01_V.pdf December 20, 2001 19 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 the last setting...time you select STEREO+CENTER mode, the center speaker volume returns to any other speaker mode (SURROUND, STEREO+CENTER, STEREO). 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...
... better remote response. AM191409_01_V.pdf December 20, 2001 19 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 the last setting...time you select STEREO+CENTER mode, the center speaker volume returns to any other speaker mode (SURROUND, STEREO+CENTER, STEREO). 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...
Owner's guide
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...turn your music system automatically after 15 minutes, press the AUTO OFF key on the remote. Select SURROUND or STEREO+CENTER mode, if desired. If your Lifestyle® 12 system Your Lifestyle® 12 system offers the option of AUTO OFF increases the time until shutoff by 15 minutes (up ) or... Operating Your Lifestyle® 12 System Listening to your video component is selected and in STEREO (2speaker) mode for AM/FM, CD, TAPE, or AUX. Note: You may also be directed to the surround speakers. Even with surround-encoded material there are times when no sounds are viewing ...
...turn your music system automatically after 15 minutes, press the AUTO OFF key on the remote. Select SURROUND or STEREO+CENTER mode, if desired. If your Lifestyle® 12 system Your Lifestyle® 12 system offers the option of AUTO OFF increases the time until shutoff by 15 minutes (up ) or... Operating Your Lifestyle® 12 System Listening to your video component is selected and in STEREO (2speaker) mode for AM/FM, CD, TAPE, or AUX. Note: You may also be directed to the surround speakers. Even with surround-encoded material there are times when no sounds are viewing ...
Owner's guide
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... remote to unmute the sound. • Disconnect any external components. 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 Lifestyle® system. This... center, and the cover is closed. • Increase the volume. • Check to prevent signals from surround speakers Surround speakers are connected to the surround speaker jacks. • Press and hold the STEREO+CENTER (3-speaker) mode key for 10 seconds to restore ...
... remote to unmute the sound. • Disconnect any external components. 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 Lifestyle® system. This... center, and the cover is closed. • Increase the volume. • Check to prevent signals from surround speakers Surround speakers are connected to the surround speaker jacks. • Press and hold the STEREO+CENTER (3-speaker) mode key for 10 seconds to restore ...
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... 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 14, 15, 18, 19, 22, 29 tape 4 tape deck 4, 15, 18, 22 terminals 9 TREBLE control 23 troubleshooting 26 tuning 6, 21, 23 turntable 15 TV 4, 6-8, 12-14, 16, 26, 27 U unpack 3, 5 V VCR 8, 12-14, 26, 27 ventilation 8 VIDEO SOUND...
... 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 14, 15, 18, 19, 22, 29 tape 4 tape deck 4, 15, 18, 22 terminals 9 TREBLE control 23 troubleshooting 26 tuning 6, 21, 23 turntable 15 TV 4, 6-8, 12-14, 16, 26, 27 U unpack 3, 5 V VCR 8, 12-14, 26, 27 ventilation 8 VIDEO SOUND...