Bose® link AL8 homewide wireless audio link - Owner's guide
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... Français Español English INTRODUCTION The Bose link AL8 Homewide Wireless Audio Link Congratulations on your choice of Bose to provide an audio expansion solution free from your LIFESTYLE® 18 or 28 Series II system or LIFESTYLE® 38 or 48 system in one area of... the parts shown (Figure 1). Check to be sure your system includes all packing materials for expanding your enjoyment. For Bose contact information, refer to the system or speakers you numerous options for possible future ...
... Français Español English INTRODUCTION The Bose link AL8 Homewide Wireless Audio Link Congratulations on your choice of Bose to provide an audio expansion solution free from your LIFESTYLE® 18 or 28 Series II system or LIFESTYLE® 38 or 48 system in one area of... the parts shown (Figure 1). Check to be sure your system includes all packing materials for expanding your enjoyment. For Bose contact information, refer to the system or speakers you numerous options for possible future ...
Bose® link AL8 homewide wireless audio link - Owner's guide
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... different Status LED lights, refer to the Bose link speaker jack, below . Figure 3 Transmitter connecting to a LIFESTYLE® media center AC Power Status LED Figure 4 Transmitter and another product connecting to a LIFESTYLE® media center Transmitter Bose® link INPUT Bose link A cable LIFESTYLE® media center Main Speaker jack Bose link Speaker jack Note: If another product is already...
... different Status LED lights, refer to the Bose link speaker jack, below . Figure 3 Transmitter connecting to a LIFESTYLE® media center AC Power Status LED Figure 4 Transmitter and another product connecting to a LIFESTYLE® media center Transmitter Bose® link INPUT Bose link A cable LIFESTYLE® media center Main Speaker jack Bose link Speaker jack Note: If another product is already...
Bose® link AL8 homewide wireless audio link - Owner's guide
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...adapter cable RCA connectors into the Bose® link jack on the receiver. 2. AC Power Status LED Bose link Output jack Receiver Bose® link OUTPUT LIFESTYLE® SA-3 amplifier Bose link A cable Bose link Input jack 3. Instructions for left and right to the jack labeled Bose® link OUTPUT on the...of the cable to the address sheet included in an expansion room connected to the receiver • Powered speakers connected to the receiver You can use older Bose products as a sound source connected to the transmitter or in the carton. Connect the other end of ...
...adapter cable RCA connectors into the Bose® link jack on the receiver. 2. AC Power Status LED Bose link Output jack Receiver Bose® link OUTPUT LIFESTYLE® SA-3 amplifier Bose link A cable Bose link Input jack 3. Instructions for left and right to the jack labeled Bose® link OUTPUT on the...of the cable to the address sheet included in an expansion room connected to the receiver • Powered speakers connected to the receiver You can use older Bose products as a sound source connected to the transmitter or in the carton. Connect the other end of ...
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...On the Searching for transmitter receiver Receiver located Not applicable Powered on the system, radio, or powered speakers connected to the receiver in the expansion room: • Use a Bose® link remote control or the PERSONAL® music center II to "Check the indicators and settings" ...LED On the connection panel of both LEDs to change to check some of the different Status LED lights, refer to select audio from the LIFESTYLE® system in the table below . SETUP Figure 6 Connections using the power pack: - Complete the connections using the adapter cable Source ...
...On the Searching for transmitter receiver Receiver located Not applicable Powered on the system, radio, or powered speakers connected to the receiver in the expansion room: • Use a Bose® link remote control or the PERSONAL® music center II to "Check the indicators and settings" ...LED On the connection panel of both LEDs to change to check some of the different Status LED lights, refer to select audio from the LIFESTYLE® system in the table below . SETUP Figure 6 Connections using the power pack: - Complete the connections using the adapter cable Source ...
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...are using in the expansion room. Your Bose link expansion room product • Room code Make sure the system, amplifier, or powered speaker room code setting matches that came with...the capabilities provided by your expansion products, refer to the owner's guide provided with your home: Follow Step 1 above to the owner's guide that channel, or you have a...more than one LIFESTYLE® system expansion room, make sure the remote used by your nearby WiFi network: NO WIFI NETWORK...6...11...1...2...3...4...5...7...8...9...10. 3. Enjoy your wireless entertainment With the settings...
...are using in the expansion room. Your Bose link expansion room product • Room code Make sure the system, amplifier, or powered speaker room code setting matches that came with...the capabilities provided by your expansion products, refer to the owner's guide provided with your home: Follow Step 1 above to the owner's guide that channel, or you have a...more than one LIFESTYLE® system expansion room, make sure the remote used by your nearby WiFi network: NO WIFI NETWORK...6...11...1...2...3...4...5...7...8...9...10. 3. Enjoy your wireless entertainment With the settings...
Bose® link AL8 homewide wireless audio link - Owner's guide
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...is set on , and working . - the Status LEDs are set on the Bose link remote control or PERSONAL® music center II to match the room codes on the connection panel of the LIFESTYLE® system in this expansion room. - For details, refer to indicate solid...6. - the house code is working . - Interference from the microwave. 10 For further information, contact your Bose dealer or Bose Customer Service. the Setup code switches on the amplifier or powered speaker and are unique to "Making the connections" on page 9. • For interference with a telephone, TV or ...
...is set on , and working . - the Status LEDs are set on the Bose link remote control or PERSONAL® music center II to match the room codes on the connection panel of the LIFESTYLE® system in this expansion room. - For details, refer to indicate solid...6. - the house code is working . - Interference from the microwave. 10 For further information, contact your Bose dealer or Bose Customer Service. the Setup code switches on the amplifier or powered speaker and are unique to "Making the connections" on page 9. • For interference with a telephone, TV or ...
Operating guide
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... on a different circuit than the one of the device. These limits are encouraged to try to correct the interference by Bose Corporation could void the user's authority to radio communications. These devices comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). These ... reception, which the receiver is above the limit requirement in a particular installation. and other countries. or its subsidiaries. The 135 Speaker array has an output power of Microsoft Corporation. SAFETY INFORMATION Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with UEI...
... on a different circuit than the one of the device. These limits are encouraged to try to correct the interference by Bose Corporation could void the user's authority to radio communications. These devices comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). These ... reception, which the receiver is above the limit requirement in a particular installation. and other countries. or its subsidiaries. The 135 Speaker array has an output power of Microsoft Corporation. SAFETY INFORMATION Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with UEI...
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...& pending. All Rights Reserved. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. Applicable only for: • LIFESTYLE® 135/235 home entertainment systems Manufactured under license under U.S. Apple is not responsible for the operation of LS135 systems only Acoustimass® ...for your records: LIFESTYLE® model Control console serial number (on bottom panel Speaker array serial number (on back panel iv - SAFETY INFORMATION Applicable only for: • LIFESTYLE® V25/V35 home entertainment systems • LIFESTYLE® T10/T20 home theater systems Manufactured...
...& pending. All Rights Reserved. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. Applicable only for: • LIFESTYLE® 135/235 home entertainment systems Manufactured under license under U.S. Apple is not responsible for the operation of LS135 systems only Acoustimass® ...for your records: LIFESTYLE® model Control console serial number (on bottom panel Speaker array serial number (on back panel iv - SAFETY INFORMATION Applicable only for: • LIFESTYLE® V25/V35 home entertainment systems • LIFESTYLE® T10/T20 home theater systems Manufactured...
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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 3 System features 3 If you need help 3 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 4 Remote Control 4 Control Console 7 Speaker Array (135 systems only 8 Acoustimass® Module (135 systems only 8 POWER ON/OFF CONTROLS 9 Starting your system 9 Turning on your TV 9 Shutting down your system 9 OPERATING YOUR CONNECTED DEVICES...tuner in your TV 11 Tuning to a TV station 11 Playing audio/video devices 12 Listening to a Bose link input device 12 Playing an iPod or iPhone (235/135 or V35/V25 systems only 13 Using the front console inputs 14 Front USB input 14 Front Analog ...
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 3 System features 3 If you need help 3 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 4 Remote Control 4 Control Console 7 Speaker Array (135 systems only 8 Acoustimass® Module (135 systems only 8 POWER ON/OFF CONTROLS 9 Starting your system 9 Turning on your TV 9 Shutting down your system 9 OPERATING YOUR CONNECTED DEVICES...tuner in your TV 11 Tuning to a TV station 11 Playing audio/video devices 12 Listening to a Bose link input device 12 Playing an iPod or iPhone (235/135 or V35/V25 systems only 13 Using the front console inputs 14 Front USB input 14 Front Analog ...
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...off Navigation controls - English SOURCE - Displays and selects connected devices from the source list on or off all rooms*) Image View - Mutes/unmutes system speakers (press and hold to turn off (press and hold to systems sold in Japan). 4 - See page 6 TV Power - See page 5 ...MORE - See page 5 TV Input - Turns your LIFESTYLE® system on your TV *For system delivering sound to another room through Bose® link OUT (not applicable to mute/unmute all rooms*) Volume Up/Down - Increases (+) or decreases (-) the...
...off Navigation controls - English SOURCE - Displays and selects connected devices from the source list on or off all rooms*) Image View - Mutes/unmutes system speakers (press and hold to turn off (press and hold to systems sold in Japan). 4 - See page 6 TV Power - See page 5 ...MORE - See page 5 TV Input - Turns your LIFESTYLE® system on your TV *For system delivering sound to another room through Bose® link OUT (not applicable to mute/unmute all rooms*) Volume Up/Down - Increases (+) or decreases (-) the...
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... Acoustimass module is available to make a wireless connection Fast blinking orange Speaker array is available to connect Solid red System error Acoustimass® Module (135 systems only) Status Status indicator: Solid orange Speaker array and Acoustimass module are connected Slow blinking orange Speaker array is disconnected and trying to make wireless connection Solid red...
... Acoustimass module is available to make a wireless connection Fast blinking orange Speaker array is available to connect Solid red System error Acoustimass® Module (135 systems only) Status Status indicator: Solid orange Speaker array and Acoustimass module are connected Slow blinking orange Speaker array is disconnected and trying to make wireless connection Solid red...
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Press the remote EXIT button when done. No RDS information on TV On TV Speakers Video Output Automatic Off Highlighted option Selected setting 4. Normal video performance English - 19 MORE BUTTONS AND SYSTEM OPTIONS Cable Blu-ray DVD ... left/right ( ) navigation buttons, select the setting. 6. OPTIONS menu Factory settings are in bold type. Displays RDS information on the source 235 or 135 systems) Recommended ...... or 5-channel audio is received from the source Alternative Plays 5-channel audio when either stereo or 5-channel audio is received from the source...
Press the remote EXIT button when done. No RDS information on TV On TV Speakers Video Output Automatic Off Highlighted option Selected setting 4. Normal video performance English - 19 MORE BUTTONS AND SYSTEM OPTIONS Cable Blu-ray DVD ... left/right ( ) navigation buttons, select the setting. 6. OPTIONS menu Factory settings are in bold type. Displays RDS information on the source 235 or 135 systems) Recommended ...... or 5-channel audio is received from the source Alternative Plays 5-channel audio when either stereo or 5-channel audio is received from the source...
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... Volume Offset Increases the volume level of the selected source relative to other Speaker speakers (-8 to Normal to +8) (Not available on (-10 to Normal to +6) 235 or 135 systems) This option is unavailable if the Speakers option is set to Stereo (2) or Front (3) Center Adjusts the volume ...level of the front center speaker relative to other sources (0 to +14 (no user activity when playing ...
... Volume Offset Increases the volume level of the selected source relative to other Speaker speakers (-8 to Normal to +8) (Not available on (-10 to Normal to +6) 235 or 135 systems) This option is unavailable if the Speakers option is set to Stereo (2) or Front (3) Center Adjusts the volume ...level of the front center speaker relative to other sources (0 to +14 (no user activity when playing ...
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Sends HDMI audio to the LIFESTYLE® system speakers Video Output (2D only) Changes the resolution ...you cannot change resolutions while a 3D source is playing Automatic Off Enabled ......The system, including the Bose® link second zone, automatically turns itself off after four hours of inactivity (no user interaction... Option Available Settings Speakers Stereo (2 Activates only front left and right speakers (Not available on Front (3 Activates only front left, center, and right speakers 235 or 135 systems) Surround (5) Activates all front and rear speakers Volume on your ...
Sends HDMI audio to the LIFESTYLE® system speakers Video Output (2D only) Changes the resolution ...you cannot change resolutions while a 3D source is playing Automatic Off Enabled ......The system, including the Bose® link second zone, automatically turns itself off after four hours of inactivity (no user interaction... Option Available Settings Speakers Stereo (2 Activates only front left and right speakers (Not available on Front (3 Activates only front left, center, and right speakers 235 or 135 systems) Surround (5) Activates all front and rear speakers Volume on your ...
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.... It helps you can add another device or accessory to your home. Menu item What you can do Resume initial setup If your system...audio calibration process. See systems only) "Adding Sound to reconnect the speaker array with the Acoustimass module. Using the UNIFY menu To display the...Bose® remote to the UNIFY setup process at any time to disable or enable ADAPTiQ. Exit UNIFY Closes the UNIFY menu and returns you are (135... your TV is connected to the console, you can: • Program the LIFESTYLE® remote to control your TV • Manually enter remote control IR device...
.... It helps you can add another device or accessory to your home. Menu item What you can do Resume initial setup If your system...audio calibration process. See systems only) "Adding Sound to reconnect the speaker array with the Acoustimass module. Using the UNIFY menu To display the...Bose® remote to the UNIFY setup process at any time to disable or enable ADAPTiQ. Exit UNIFY Closes the UNIFY menu and returns you are (135... your TV is connected to the console, you can: • Program the LIFESTYLE® remote to control your TV • Manually enter remote control IR device...
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... switches should be playing in the main room while you listen to 14 additional rooms in your home. The speaker system and the remote in your other room must be set up a Bose link-enabled speaker system in another room, follow the instructions included with your system. The Standard mode provides 16 ...will see the house code, select Homewide in the control console. ADDING SOUND TO ANOTHER ROOM (235/135/V35/V25 ONLY) Expanding your system Your LIFESTYLE® 235/135 or V35/V25 system can deliver Bose® quality sound in up to the AM/FM radio in the other room. Your system is ...
... switches should be playing in the main room while you listen to 14 additional rooms in your home. The speaker system and the remote in your other room must be set up a Bose link-enabled speaker system in another room, follow the instructions included with your system. The Standard mode provides 16 ...will see the house code, select Homewide in the control console. ADDING SOUND TO ANOTHER ROOM (235/135/V35/V25 ONLY) Expanding your system Your LIFESTYLE® 235/135 or V35/V25 system can deliver Bose® quality sound in up to the AM/FM radio in the other room. Your system is ...
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...Pairing the remote with each press. No sound • Make sure the Acoustimass module is plugged into a live AC (mains) outlet. • (135 systems only) Make sure the speaker array is plugged into a live AC (mains) outlet. • Select a connected device from • To change a video connection, press the ...the audio input cable is firmly plugged into the Audio Out connector (not Bose® link) on the control console and the other end is firmly seated into the Audio In connector on the speaker array. • (135 systems only) Try moving any remote key and watch the power light ...
...Pairing the remote with each press. No sound • Make sure the Acoustimass module is plugged into a live AC (mains) outlet. • (135 systems only) Make sure the speaker array is plugged into a live AC (mains) outlet. • Select a connected device from • To change a video connection, press the ...the audio input cable is firmly plugged into the Audio Out connector (not Bose® link) on the control console and the other end is firmly seated into the Audio In connector on the speaker array. • (135 systems only) Try moving any remote key and watch the power light ...
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... Remove the protective film from the trim and grille on the speaker array and the front of connections to the same input on the control console. • Make sure that device is marred by a loud • Contact Bose® Customer Service to determine if and how other electronic equipment...; If your TV. FM sound is distorted • Adjust antenna position to reduce interference. (Not applicable to remote commands (135 systems only) • Make sure the speaker array is not blocked. • For details on the location of weak signal coverage for some stations. Radio does not work...
... Remove the protective film from the trim and grille on the speaker array and the front of connections to the same input on the control console. • Make sure that device is marred by a loud • Contact Bose® Customer Service to determine if and how other electronic equipment...; If your TV. FM sound is distorted • Adjust antenna position to reduce interference. (Not applicable to remote commands (135 systems only) • Make sure the speaker array is not blocked. • For details on the location of weak signal coverage for some stations. Radio does not work...
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...any openings. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Contacting customer service For additional help in the carton. See the address sheet included in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. Low battery icon CiPabolde 3:20 The Beatles 1. Remove the old batteries. 3. Replacing the batteries Replace all four batteries..., or when you see the low battery icon on the remote display (235/135 and V35/V25 systems only). Cleaning AA (IEC-LR6) batteries (4) Battery compartment cover You can also lightly vacuum the speaker grilles. • DO NOT use solvents, chemicals, or sprays. • ...
...any openings. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Contacting customer service For additional help in the carton. See the address sheet included in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. Low battery icon CiPabolde 3:20 The Beatles 1. Remove the old batteries. 3. Replacing the batteries Replace all four batteries..., or when you see the low battery icon on the remote display (235/135 and V35/V25 systems only). Cleaning AA (IEC-LR6) batteries (4) Battery compartment cover You can also lightly vacuum the speaker grilles. • DO NOT use solvents, chemicals, or sprays. • ...
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...fill out the information section on the outside of purchase from an authorized Bose dealer, using the following procedures: 1. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Limited warranty Your LIFESTYLE® system is covered by the Bose organization in your country/region) for specific return and shipping instructions, including ... Hz 350W Acoustimass® module rating (LIFESTYLE® 135 systems only) AC input power: 100-240V 50/60 Hz 150W Speaker array rating (LIFESTYLE® 135 systems only) AC input power: 100-240V 50/60 Hz 60W Wireless connection (LIFESTYLE® 135 systems only) Output power: 5 mW ...
...fill out the information section on the outside of purchase from an authorized Bose dealer, using the following procedures: 1. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Limited warranty Your LIFESTYLE® system is covered by the Bose organization in your country/region) for specific return and shipping instructions, including ... Hz 350W Acoustimass® module rating (LIFESTYLE® 135 systems only) AC input power: 100-240V 50/60 Hz 150W Speaker array rating (LIFESTYLE® 135 systems only) AC input power: 100-240V 50/60 Hz 60W Wireless connection (LIFESTYLE® 135 systems only) Output power: 5 mW ...