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... phone Purchase date We suggest you begin ...4 Unpack the carton ...5 Select the locations for your Lifestyle® 20 music system 6 Connect the speakers and Lifestyle® music center 7 Other connections ...8 Connect the antennas 9 Set up the remote control 10... Set radio channel spacing on the bottom of the music center and the bottom panel of your Lifestyle® 20 music system 24 Product Information Technical information 25 Accessories ...25 Index ...26 Bose...
... phone Purchase date We suggest you begin ...4 Unpack the carton ...5 Select the locations for your Lifestyle® 20 music system 6 Connect the speakers and Lifestyle® music center 7 Other connections ...8 Connect the antennas 9 Set up the remote control 10... Set radio channel spacing on the bottom of the music center and the bottom panel of your Lifestyle® 20 music system 24 Product Information Technical information 25 Accessories ...25 Index ...26 Bose...
Owner's guide
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For high performance from the bottom of the previous Acoustimass® cube speakers. These, and numerous other innovations, bring you for purchasing the Bose® Lifestyle® 20 music system. Your system includes: • A Lifestyle® music center with built-in sound sources, connect additional equipment such... An easy-to-use and Jewel CubeTM speakers one-half the size of the Lifestyle® music center before setting up and operate your owner's guide for future reference. Technological innovations that make the Lifestyle® 20 music system possible include the smallest CD...
For high performance from the bottom of the previous Acoustimass® cube speakers. These, and numerous other innovations, bring you for purchasing the Bose® Lifestyle® 20 music system. Your system includes: • A Lifestyle® music center with built-in sound sources, connect additional equipment such... An easy-to-use and Jewel CubeTM speakers one-half the size of the Lifestyle® music center before setting up and operate your owner's guide for future reference. Technological innovations that make the Lifestyle® 20 music system possible include the smallest CD...
Owner's guide
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... NEXT DISC PLAY AUX Remote control FM antenna Speaker cords AM antenna THE BOSE SPECIAL EDITION LIFESTYLE MUSIC SYSTEM CD ® CD ® CD magazine Figure 1 What comes with your Lifestyle® 20 system: • Lifestyle® music center • Music center power pack* • 2 Jewel Cube speakers • 2 speaker cords (20') • Acoustimass module • 8 self-adhesive rubber...
... NEXT DISC PLAY AUX Remote control FM antenna Speaker cords AM antenna THE BOSE SPECIAL EDITION LIFESTYLE MUSIC SYSTEM CD ® CD ® CD magazine Figure 1 What comes with your Lifestyle® 20 system: • Lifestyle® music center • Music center power pack* • 2 Jewel Cube speakers • 2 speaker cords (20') • Acoustimass module • 8 self-adhesive rubber...
Owner's guide
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...speakers...speaker...speakers to lift the door. 2. Note:The Jewel Cube speakers... SPEAKERS...speakers...speaker toward a side wall to produce sound most lifelike sound, place the Jewel Cube speakers... 6-12 feet (1.8-3.6 m) apart. For stability, peel off the backing from the rubber feet and center them . 3. Make sure it on its largest side, with the connectors facing the floor (Figure 3). The slots on the bottom of the Jewel CubeTM speakers... and Acoustimass® module to create reflected sound. Figure 2 Recommended speaker locations Jewel Cube speakers...speaker...speakers...Cube speakers. ...
...speakers...speaker...speakers to lift the door. 2. Note:The Jewel Cube speakers... SPEAKERS...speakers...speaker toward a side wall to produce sound most lifelike sound, place the Jewel Cube speakers... 6-12 feet (1.8-3.6 m) apart. For stability, peel off the backing from the rubber feet and center them . 3. Make sure it on its largest side, with the connectors facing the floor (Figure 3). The slots on the bottom of the Jewel CubeTM speakers... and Acoustimass® module to create reflected sound. Figure 2 Recommended speaker locations Jewel Cube speakers...speaker...speakers...Cube speakers. ...
Owner's guide
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...the Jewel Cube speaker Connecting the Acoustimass module to the Lifestyle® music center Connect the Acoustimass module to the notch at the angle shown in 18-gauge (.75 mm2) or thicker cord (connecting + to the Acoustimass® module 1. For information on pages 19-20. CAUTION: Make... sure all components of the jack. 2. Align the connector at the top of your dealer, electronics store, or call Bose® customer service. Match the ridge of the music center. 2. To purchase...
...the Jewel Cube speaker Connecting the Acoustimass module to the Lifestyle® music center Connect the Acoustimass module to the notch at the angle shown in 18-gauge (.75 mm2) or thicker cord (connecting + to the Acoustimass® module 1. For information on pages 19-20. CAUTION: Make... sure all components of the jack. 2. Align the connector at the top of your dealer, electronics store, or call Bose® customer service. Match the ridge of the music center. 2. To purchase...
Owner's guide
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... CAUTION: Be sure to L (left and right speakers then play video sound through your Lifestyle® music system, connect the R and L fixed audio outputs of the Lifestyle® music center. 2. In Europe, use the...), white (or black) connector to use the adapter plug provided. Use only the Bose® power pack model specified for the appropriate model. Figure 6 Dual voltage Acoustimass ... the outputs (PLAY) from the component to the music center TAPE OUT jacks. Note:The Lifestyle® 20 music system cannot turn a connected component on the back of your dealer for your area:...
... CAUTION: Be sure to L (left and right speakers then play video sound through your Lifestyle® music system, connect the R and L fixed audio outputs of the Lifestyle® music center. 2. In Europe, use the...), white (or black) connector to use the adapter plug provided. Use only the Bose® power pack model specified for the appropriate model. Figure 6 Dual voltage Acoustimass ... the outputs (PLAY) from the component to the music center TAPE OUT jacks. Note:The Lifestyle® 20 music system cannot turn a connected component on the back of your dealer for your area:...
Owner's guide
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...discs, follow the instructions on pages 14 and 15. • To listen to enjoy music from your system with your Lifestyle® music system, see pages 19 and 20. You are ready to the radio, follow the instructions on page 16. • To use other components with two listening... power (mains) outlet. English Operating Your Lifestyle® 20 Music System Listening to remove the three shipping screws on the bottom of the music center before turning on the system. Turn the power switch on the Acoustimass module connection panel to silence speakers in both zones. Press MUTE again to...
...discs, follow the instructions on pages 14 and 15. • To listen to enjoy music from your system with your Lifestyle® music system, see pages 19 and 20. You are ready to the radio, follow the instructions on page 16. • To use other components with two listening... power (mains) outlet. English Operating Your Lifestyle® 20 Music System Listening to remove the three shipping screws on the bottom of the music center before turning on the system. Turn the power switch on the Acoustimass module connection panel to silence speakers in both zones. Press MUTE again to...
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... initiates scan (CD) or seek (tuner) function. English Operating Your Lifestyle® 20 Music System The system controls Function VIDEO 1 - Remote control VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 AUX CD AM/FM - SOURCE SELECT - VOLUME v \ w- Silences the speakers in CD changer and turns the music system on the current disc. ...the AUX inputs, and turns the music system on . Selects a tape deck or component connected to speakers silenced by the MUTE ALL key. When on all speakers currently playing. After 20 minutes, the music system shuts off . PAUSE - Pauses play of the CD. PLAY - Begins...
... initiates scan (CD) or seek (tuner) function. English Operating Your Lifestyle® 20 Music System The system controls Function VIDEO 1 - Remote control VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 AUX CD AM/FM - SOURCE SELECT - VOLUME v \ w- Silences the speakers in CD changer and turns the music system on the current disc. ...the AUX inputs, and turns the music system on . Selects a tape deck or component connected to speakers silenced by the MUTE ALL key. When on all speakers currently playing. After 20 minutes, the music system shuts off . PAUSE - Pauses play of the CD. PLAY - Begins...
Owner's guide
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...the component connected to select the component. English Operating Your Lifestyle® 20 Music System Using the system with external components Follow the ...Bose® dealers and most headphone models, you should not store tapes directly on the display. Turn on page 8 for connecting a component. If the music system is selected. The appropriate display indicator lights when the system is on and the component is already on and a tape, CD, laserdisc, etc. Note:The Lifestyle...SPEAKER ZONE 1. Connecting headphones silences the speakers connected to its remote control.
...the component connected to select the component. English Operating Your Lifestyle® 20 Music System Using the system with external components Follow the ...Bose® dealers and most headphone models, you should not store tapes directly on the display. Turn on page 8 for connecting a component. If the music system is selected. The appropriate display indicator lights when the system is on and the component is already on and a tape, CD, laserdisc, etc. Note:The Lifestyle...SPEAKER ZONE 1. Connecting headphones silences the speakers connected to its remote control.
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...for changes in the 12 o'clock ® position. Figure 24 Bass and treble controls Adjusting speaker controls The Lifestyle® 20 music system TREBLE and BASS controls are in volume, since Bose® patented signal processing technology provides a natural tonal balance over the full range of treble ... this position. You can increase treble sound by the cautious use of any Bass speaker system. Compensating for room acoustics Treble The acoustics (sound qualities) of your Lifestyle® 20 music system provides excellent sound quality. In the normal setting, the dots on each...
...for changes in the 12 o'clock ® position. Figure 24 Bass and treble controls Adjusting speaker controls The Lifestyle® 20 music system TREBLE and BASS controls are in volume, since Bose® patented signal processing technology provides a natural tonal balance over the full range of treble ... this position. You can increase treble sound by the cautious use of any Bass speaker system. Compensating for room acoustics Treble The acoustics (sound qualities) of your Lifestyle® 20 music system provides excellent sound quality. In the normal setting, the dots on each...
Owner's guide
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... an existing stereo system. • Use a second Lifestyle® system remote control to operate zone 2. See your second remote to as zones. • Use a Lifestyle® 20 system cable to connect a second Bose® powered speaker system to the SPEAKERS ZONE 2 jack on the back of the music center.... • You can be set to ZONE 2, to operate speakers connected to two different listening areas at the ...
... an existing stereo system. • Use a second Lifestyle® system remote control to operate zone 2. See your second remote to as zones. • Use a Lifestyle® 20 system cable to connect a second Bose® powered speaker system to the SPEAKERS ZONE 2 jack on the back of the music center.... • You can be set to ZONE 2, to operate speakers connected to two different listening areas at the ...
Owner's guide
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... Acoustimass module AUDIO INPUT jack. • Make sure the module power switch is in the ON position. • Check the cables connecting the Jewel CubeTM speakers to the Acoustimass module. • Turn the music center off by itself after a power surge or power interruption. • If the system is not... music center power pack for ten seconds, then on the remote control to unmute the sound. • Disconnect any external components. English Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 20 Music System Troubleshooting Problem System does not function at the same time, to reset the system.
... Acoustimass module AUDIO INPUT jack. • Make sure the module power switch is in the ON position. • Check the cables connecting the Jewel CubeTM speakers to the Acoustimass module. • Turn the music center off by itself after a power surge or power interruption. • If the system is not... music center power pack for ten seconds, then on the remote control to unmute the sound. • Disconnect any external components. English Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 20 Music System Troubleshooting Problem System does not function at the same time, to reset the system.
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... 2. Warranty period The Bose® Lifestyle® 20 music system is distorted • Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are provided on the warranty card that is label-side down the CD mechanism. 1. English Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 20 Music System Problem What...8226; Refer to the component owner's manual. Transporting your music center To transport your system. Press and hold the EJECT button for Bose Corporation customer service offices and phone numbers. AM178934_09_V.pdf October 29, 2001 23 No tape, CD, VCR, or TV sound •...
... 2. Warranty period The Bose® Lifestyle® 20 music system is distorted • Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are provided on the warranty card that is label-side down the CD mechanism. 1. English Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 20 Music System Problem What...8226; Refer to the component owner's manual. Transporting your music center To transport your system. Press and hold the EJECT button for Bose Corporation customer service offices and phone numbers. AM178934_09_V.pdf October 29, 2001 23 No tape, CD, VCR, or TV sound •...
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....pdf Store each disc in their edges to spill into any openings. English Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 20 Music System Taking care of your Lifestyle® 20 music system The only maintenance needed is cleaning the system and your speakers with a soft, damp cloth. For information on replacing the remote control batteries see "Set up...
....pdf Store each disc in their edges to spill into any openings. English Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 20 Music System Taking care of your Lifestyle® 20 music system The only maintenance needed is cleaning the system and your speakers with a soft, damp cloth. For information on replacing the remote control batteries see "Set up...
Owner's guide
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...Bose directly (see inside back cover for future use Zone connector pinout: 1: variable left audio 2: variable right audio 876 3: fixed left audio 4: fixed right audio 5 43 5: audio ground 6: +10V control line 21 7: SMART SPEAKER data 8: control line ground (and remote antenna) Product Information Remote control range 65 feet (20... m) Dimensions Music center 15.5" W x 8.0" D x 2.6" H (39.4 cm x 20.3 cm x 6.6 cm) Jewel CubeTM speaker 2.2" W x 3.2" D...
...Bose directly (see inside back cover for future use Zone connector pinout: 1: variable left audio 2: variable right audio 876 3: fixed left audio 4: fixed right audio 5 43 5: audio ground 6: +10V control line 21 7: SMART SPEAKER data 8: control line ground (and remote antenna) Product Information Remote control range 65 feet (20... m) Dimensions Music center 15.5" W x 8.0" D x 2.6" H (39.4 cm x 20.3 cm x 6.6 cm) Jewel CubeTM speaker 2.2" W x 3.2" D...
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... ERASE 10, 13, 16 error message 15, 22 F FM antenna 5, 9, 25 H headphones 17, 22 house codes 10, 21 J Jewel CubeTM speakers 5, 6, 7, 22, 25 L laserdisc player 4, 8, 17 listening zone 4, 7, 12, 16, 19, 20 M magazine 5, 12, 14, 15, 22 music center 2-17, 12, 19-25 MUTE 11, 12, 22 MUTE ALL 11, 12 N NEXT... 12-17, 19-24, 25 room compensation controls 18 rubber feet 5, 6 S safety information 2 serial number 3, 5 SKIP 12, 15, 16 SOURCE SELECT 12, 15-17 speaker cable 6, 7, 23 speaker placement 6, 18 station presets 13, 16 STOP 12, 15 STORE 13, 16, 21 switches 10, 19, 21 T TAPE 8, 12, 17, 19, 25 tape deck...
... ERASE 10, 13, 16 error message 15, 22 F FM antenna 5, 9, 25 H headphones 17, 22 house codes 10, 21 J Jewel CubeTM speakers 5, 6, 7, 22, 25 L laserdisc player 4, 8, 17 listening zone 4, 7, 12, 16, 19, 20 M magazine 5, 12, 14, 15, 22 music center 2-17, 12, 19-25 MUTE 11, 12, 22 MUTE ALL 11, 12 N NEXT... 12-17, 19-24, 25 room compensation controls 18 rubber feet 5, 6 S safety information 2 serial number 3, 5 SKIP 12, 15, 16 SOURCE SELECT 12, 15-17 speaker cable 6, 7, 23 speaker placement 6, 18 station presets 13, 16 STOP 12, 15 STORE 13, 16, 21 switches 10, 19, 21 T TAPE 8, 12, 17, 19, 25 tape deck...