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..., do not attempt to your system, you purchased a dual voltage unit, DO NOT plug it . See "Checking to expand your Lifestyle® system. CAUTION: If you can enjoy Bose quality sound and Lifestyle® system convenience in the USA and Canada, or the appropriate 230V or 240V power cord for your yard, patio, swimming...
..., do not attempt to your system, you purchased a dual voltage unit, DO NOT plug it . See "Checking to expand your Lifestyle® system. CAUTION: If you can enjoy Bose quality sound and Lifestyle® system convenience in the USA and Canada, or the appropriate 230V or 240V power cord for your yard, patio, swimming...
The Bose® Lifestyle® amplifier - Owner's guide
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..., home theater speakers are connected to temporarily unplug the theater speakers from the FIXED R and FIXED L OUTPUT jacks. When adding the Lifestyle® amplifier, you have completed all other end of the audio input cable, insert the 3.5 mm mini-plug into the... panel of the music center. 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) Acoustimass...
..., home theater speakers are connected to temporarily unplug the theater speakers from the FIXED R and FIXED L OUTPUT jacks. When adding the Lifestyle® amplifier, you have completed all other end of the audio input cable, insert the 3.5 mm mini-plug into the... panel of the music center. 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) Acoustimass...
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... Lifestyle® 25 system 33 Troubleshooting ...34 Warranty period ...35 Customer service ...35 Product Information Technical information 36 Accessories ...36 Index ...37 Bose&#...locations for your Lifestyle® 25 Series II system 6 Connecting the speakers and Lifestyle® music center 9 Connecting your home theater components to the Lifestyle® 25 system 12 ...Lifestyle® 25 remote control 19 The system controls ...20 Additional system controls 21 Listening to your Lifestyle® 25 system 22 Operating the special features 23 Chimes ...23 Listening to digital sound...
... Lifestyle® 25 system 33 Troubleshooting ...34 Warranty period ...35 Customer service ...35 Product Information Technical information 36 Accessories ...36 Index ...37 Bose&#...locations for your Lifestyle® 25 Series II system 6 Connecting the speakers and Lifestyle® music center 9 Connecting your home theater components to the Lifestyle® 25 system 12 ...Lifestyle® 25 remote control 19 The system controls ...20 Additional system controls 21 Listening to your Lifestyle® 25 system 22 Operating the special features 23 Chimes ...23 Listening to digital sound...
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... to allow you to hear soft sounds, particularly dialogue, and to -use remote control Realism and impact Your Lifestyle® 25 Series II home theater system is fully compatible with digital program material and includes: • A Lifestyle® music center with : • Digital-audio bitstreams. Look for purchasing the Bose® Lifestyle® 25 Series II system. it eliminates the need...
... to allow you to hear soft sounds, particularly dialogue, and to -use remote control Realism and impact Your Lifestyle® 25 Series II home theater system is fully compatible with digital program material and includes: • A Lifestyle® music center with : • Digital-audio bitstreams. Look for purchasing the Bose® Lifestyle® 25 Series II system. it eliminates the need...
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...if the shelves are magnetically shielded so you can place them up with books. 6 October 29, 2001 AM196575_05_V.pdf Center speaker The sound from the center speaker should seem to the size of the visual image (Figure 2). 1. You may experiment with the front of the...CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for your Lifestyle® 25 Series II system When you place your speakers according to the TV without affecting picture quality. You may obtain additional rubber feet (part no. 178321), free of charge, by contacting Bose® Customer Service (see "Fine-tuning your ...
...if the shelves are magnetically shielded so you can place them up with books. 6 October 29, 2001 AM196575_05_V.pdf Center speaker The sound from the center speaker should seem to the size of the visual image (Figure 2). 1. You may experiment with the front of the...CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for your Lifestyle® 25 Series II system When you place your speakers according to the TV without affecting picture quality. You may obtain additional rubber feet (part no. 178321), free of charge, by contacting Bose® Customer Service (see "Fine-tuning your ...
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... the listener. Place the speakers at ear height or higher, if possible. 2. Adjust the rear surround speakers to direct the sound to 50 feet (15.2 m) distance from the Acoustimass® module. AM196575_05_V.pdf October 29, 2001 7 Direct the cubes so that you cannot ...pinpoint the exact location of your room. Place them in the back half of the sound source (Figure 3). Figure 2 Recommended front speaker locations Left front Center ® Setting Up Right front Figure 3 Speaker placement Surround speakers The surround (...
... the listener. Place the speakers at ear height or higher, if possible. 2. Adjust the rear surround speakers to direct the sound to 50 feet (15.2 m) distance from the Acoustimass® module. AM196575_05_V.pdf October 29, 2001 7 Direct the cubes so that you cannot ...pinpoint the exact location of your room. Place them in the back half of the sound source (Figure 3). Figure 2 Recommended front speaker locations Left front Center ® Setting Up Right front Figure 3 Speaker placement Surround speakers The surround (...
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... the wall to avoid blocking the port or creating too much bass. 7. An alternate position is not an immediate risk to your dealer or call Bose®. 3. Once you need additional audio and/or video cables to connect all of the bottom surface. The slots on the end provide ventilation for... distances from any two walls or from the TV. 1. Place the Acoustimass module along the same wall as the TV, or close enough to the sound sources (TV, VCR, DVD player etc.) to allow furniture or drapes to block the ventilation openings of the room as shown by the last two...
... the wall to avoid blocking the port or creating too much bass. 7. An alternate position is not an immediate risk to your dealer or call Bose®. 3. Once you need additional audio and/or video cables to connect all of the bottom surface. The slots on the end provide ventilation for... distances from any two walls or from the TV. 1. Place the Acoustimass module along the same wall as the TV, or close enough to the sound sources (TV, VCR, DVD player etc.) to allow furniture or drapes to block the ventilation openings of the room as shown by the last two...
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... cables are available at many electronics stores, or call Bose. Match red connectors to right (R) jacks and black or white connectors to the Lifestyle® 25 system, a home theater complement typically includes a stereo or mono TV and stereo VCR. In order for excellent home theater sound. Connect the DVD player's analog signal output to...
... cables are available at many electronics stores, or call Bose. Match red connectors to right (R) jacks and black or white connectors to the Lifestyle® 25 system, a home theater complement typically includes a stereo or mono TV and stereo VCR. In order for excellent home theater sound. Connect the DVD player's analog signal output to...
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...system. • Set the TV balance control to the center of these connections. (1) To connect video sound sources directly to the Lifestyle® 25 system You may connect up to three video sound sources directly to your DVD player to the female RCA connection on the music center. • Turn the..., phantom, or SAP. Setting Up How to set up your home theater There are connected to the AUX inputs. Figure 10 Connecting components to the Lifestyle® 25 system inputs DVD player Digital audio output L R V Music center Cable TV L TAPE IN RL R TAPE OUT L L R R V VCR To the ...
...system. • Set the TV balance control to the center of these connections. (1) To connect video sound sources directly to the Lifestyle® 25 system You may connect up to three video sound sources directly to your DVD player to the female RCA connection on the music center. • Turn the..., phantom, or SAP. Setting Up How to set up your home theater There are connected to the AUX inputs. Figure 10 Connecting components to the Lifestyle® 25 system inputs DVD player Digital audio output L R V Music center Cable TV L TAPE IN RL R TAPE OUT L L R R V VCR To the ...
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...If you can use coaxial cable. Note: If necessary, as expanded stereo, mega-bass, phantom or SAP. They prevent proper surround processing through your Lifestyle® system. • Set the TV balance control to the center of the video inputs on the music center. • Turn the TV...TV. • Connect the coaxial digital audio output from your stereo TV. Setting Up Figure 11 Connecting components through your TV (2) To direct video sound sources through your TV This is an internal/external speakers switch, select external speakers. Cable TV LR V DVD player L R V VCR Digital ...
...If you can use coaxial cable. Note: If necessary, as expanded stereo, mega-bass, phantom or SAP. They prevent proper surround processing through your Lifestyle® system. • Set the TV balance control to the center of the video inputs on the music center. • Turn the TV...TV. • Connect the coaxial digital audio output from your stereo TV. Setting Up Figure 11 Connecting components through your TV (2) To direct video sound sources through your TV This is an internal/external speakers switch, select external speakers. Cable TV LR V DVD player L R V VCR Digital ...
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...disc loaded in the CD magazine. Held down , initiates backward scan (CD) or seek (tuner) function. Music center SOURCE SELECT / II / II SKIP SKIP SKIP MUTE - Silences all discs. ON OFF ON O FF Note: For information on controlling the system from different zones, ...CD - Selects the next CD track, or the next preset radio station. Also restores volume to the previously selected sound source. Turns the system on . Operating Your Lifestyle® 25 System The system controls Function VIDEO 1 - FM TAPE - Turns the system on all speakers currently playing. s...
...disc loaded in the CD magazine. Held down , initiates backward scan (CD) or seek (tuner) function. Music center SOURCE SELECT / II / II SKIP SKIP SKIP MUTE - Silences all discs. ON OFF ON O FF Note: For information on controlling the system from different zones, ...CD - Selects the next CD track, or the next preset radio station. Also restores volume to the previously selected sound source. Turns the system on . Operating Your Lifestyle® 25 System The system controls Function VIDEO 1 - FM TAPE - Turns the system on all speakers currently playing. s...
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...) button to turn it contains a mono program. 22 October 29, 2001 AM196575_05_V.pdf STEREO Using simulated surround for mono movie material Bose® Videostage decoding can be used for other listening. This feature is specified for two-channel PCM and Dolby Digital bitstreams, Videostage&#...while music and ambient effects fill the room to increase your Lifestyle® 25 system Your Lifestyle® 25 system uses digital signal processing to bring even greater realism and impact to the surround channels, so the sound of stereo broadcasts and rented or recorded tapes can approach ...
...) button to turn it contains a mono program. 22 October 29, 2001 AM196575_05_V.pdf STEREO Using simulated surround for mono movie material Bose® Videostage decoding can be used for other listening. This feature is specified for two-channel PCM and Dolby Digital bitstreams, Videostage&#...while music and ambient effects fill the room to increase your Lifestyle® 25 system Your Lifestyle® 25 system uses digital signal processing to bring even greater realism and impact to the surround channels, so the sound of stereo broadcasts and rented or recorded tapes can approach ...
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...automatically select the analog signal connected to the music center AUX jacks. Your Lifestyle® 25 system cannot process MPEG-2 or DTS digital bitstreams. Make sure a connection is upside-down, it will not cause sound to be directed to the surround speakers. Listening to compact discs Using ...could cause them to become stuck, and could damage the discs, the CD magazine, or the music center. Operating Your Lifestyle® 25 System Listening to digital sound Turning on the digital audio source Turn on to play . ing a TV broadcast. Forcing two discs into any program ...
...automatically select the analog signal connected to the music center AUX jacks. Your Lifestyle® 25 system cannot process MPEG-2 or DTS digital bitstreams. Make sure a connection is upside-down, it will not cause sound to be directed to the surround speakers. Listening to compact discs Using ...could cause them to become stuck, and could damage the discs, the CD magazine, or the music center. Operating Your Lifestyle® 25 System Listening to digital sound Turning on the digital audio source Turn on to play . ing a TV broadcast. Forcing two discs into any program ...
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...'s manual, if necessary. Control all other program material that input. Note: The Lifestyle® 25 system cannot turn a connected component on the side of the music center (Figure ...VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, or AUX is played in SURROUND (5-speaker) mode and selects the video sound source connected to change to standard mode. Connecting headphones silences the speakers connected to the TAPE ...difference between standard and enhanced modes. Set the tape deck to dialogue or other functions at Bose® dealers and most electronics stores, if needed. Using a tape deck To record to ...
...'s manual, if necessary. Control all other program material that input. Note: The Lifestyle® 25 system cannot turn a connected component on the side of the music center (Figure ...VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, or AUX is played in SURROUND (5-speaker) mode and selects the video sound source connected to change to standard mode. Connecting headphones silences the speakers connected to the TAPE ...difference between standard and enhanced modes. Set the tape deck to dialogue or other functions at Bose® dealers and most electronics stores, if needed. Using a tape deck To record to ...
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... below. Turn the controls clockwise to increase, and counterclockwise to -wall carpet, or heavy drapes, may sound overly shrill or "bright." Adjusting speaker controls The Lifestyle® 25 system TREBLE and BASS controls are in volume, since Bose® patented signal processing technology provides a natural tonal balance over the full range of volume settings...
... below. Turn the controls clockwise to increase, and counterclockwise to -wall carpet, or heavy drapes, may sound overly shrill or "bright." Adjusting speaker controls The Lifestyle® 25 system TREBLE and BASS controls are in volume, since Bose® patented signal processing technology provides a natural tonal balance over the full range of volume settings...
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...can play the same or different sound sources at the same time - See your dealer or contact Bose for connecting additional equipment. If it is referred to as zones. • Use an appropriate Lifestyle® system cable to connect a second Bose® powered speaker system to the... settings ZONE 1 - Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 25 System Using two listening zones Figure 28 Example of two listening zones: the Lifestyle® 25 speakers in zone 1 and Acoustimass® powered speaker system in zone 2 The Lifestyle® 25 system can direct sound from one radio station can be ...
...can play the same or different sound sources at the same time - See your dealer or contact Bose for connecting additional equipment. If it is referred to as zones. • Use an appropriate Lifestyle® system cable to connect a second Bose® powered speaker system to the... settings ZONE 1 - Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 25 System Using two listening zones Figure 28 Example of two listening zones: the Lifestyle® 25 speakers in zone 1 and Acoustimass® powered speaker system in zone 2 The Lifestyle® 25 system can direct sound from one radio station can be ...
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...system is not responding, press STORE, ERASE, and ON/OFF (on the music center) at all No sound No sound from center speaker Too much sound from center speaker No sound from surround speakers Surround speakers are too loud What to do • Make sure the power connector is ...the magazine is inserted properly in the connector at both ends. • Select STEREO+CENTER (3-speaker) or SURROUND (5-speaker) mode. Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 25 System Troubleshooting Problem System does not function at the same time, to reset the system. • Increase the volume. • Check to...
...system is not responding, press STORE, ERASE, and ON/OFF (on the music center) at all No sound No sound from center speaker Too much sound from center speaker No sound from surround speakers Surround speakers are too loud What to do • Make sure the power connector is ...the magazine is inserted properly in the connector at both ends. • Select STEREO+CENTER (3-speaker) or SURROUND (5-speaker) mode. Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 25 System Troubleshooting Problem System does not function at the same time, to reset the system. • Increase the volume. • Check to...
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..., label-side up. AM196575_05_V.pdf October 29, 2001 35 Warranty period The Bose Lifestyle® 25 system is covered by itself, or behaves erratically Radio does not work CD does not play FM sound is distorted FM sound is noisy in the surround speakers. See the inside back cover for... Bose Corporation customer service offices and phone numbers. See Figure 33 on . • Refer to...
..., label-side up. AM196575_05_V.pdf October 29, 2001 35 Warranty period The Bose Lifestyle® 25 system is covered by itself, or behaves erratically Radio does not work CD does not play FM sound is distorted FM sound is noisy in the surround speakers. See the inside back cover for... Bose Corporation customer service offices and phone numbers. See Figure 33 on . • Refer to...
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...customer service 6, 9, 35 D damage 5, 24, 35 dead spots 19, 35 decoder 4, 12 digital audio input 24 audio source 4, 24 bitstreams 22, 24 signal processing 22 sound 4, 24 display 12, 15, 18, 24-28, 31, 32, 34, 35 distorted 35 Dolby Digital 4, 12, 22, 24 Dolby Surround 4, 24 DTS 4, 24 DTV...35 I IEC-R6 17 input 12-15, 36 interference 8, 35 internal/external 13, 14 international use 11 L laserdisc 12-14, 34 Lifestyle® system CD 5 line level outputs 12 M magazine 24, 25, 34, 35 magnetic 6, 8 male phono plugs 9 manual tuning 27 AM196575_05_V.pdf October 29, 2001 mega-bass 13, 14 moisture 2 ...
...customer service 6, 9, 35 D damage 5, 24, 35 dead spots 19, 35 decoder 4, 12 digital audio input 24 audio source 4, 24 bitstreams 22, 24 signal processing 22 sound 4, 24 display 12, 15, 18, 24-28, 31, 32, 34, 35 distorted 35 Dolby Digital 4, 12, 22, 24 Dolby Surround 4, 24 DTS 4, 24 DTV...35 I IEC-R6 17 input 12-15, 36 interference 8, 35 internal/external 13, 14 international use 11 L laserdisc 12-14, 34 Lifestyle® system CD 5 line level outputs 12 M magazine 24, 25, 34, 35 magnetic 6, 8 male phono plugs 9 manual tuning 27 AM196575_05_V.pdf October 29, 2001 mega-bass 13, 14 moisture 2 ...
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... satellite 4, 12 seek 27 SERIAL DATA 36 serial number 3, 5 signal processing technology 29 signal splitter 16 simulated surround 23 SKIP 20, 26, 27 slot 8, 24 sound level 4 sound source 4, 8, 12-14, 18, 28, 30 SOURCE SELECT 20, 26, 28 source select 31 speaker cable 5, 6, 8, 9, 35 speaker connections 10 speaker mode 19, 27..., 20, 23, 28, 30, 36 VIDEO 1 13, 14, 15, 23 VIDEO 2 13, 15, 22 video cable 12 video input 14 video signal 15 VIDEO SOUND 36 video sound 12, 20, 28 video tapes 8 Videostage® 4, 12, 22 voltage 2, 5, 11, 36 VOLUME 20, 28 volume 4, 13, 14, 19, 20, 28, 29, 31, 34...
... satellite 4, 12 seek 27 SERIAL DATA 36 serial number 3, 5 signal processing technology 29 signal splitter 16 simulated surround 23 SKIP 20, 26, 27 slot 8, 24 sound level 4 sound source 4, 8, 12-14, 18, 28, 30 SOURCE SELECT 20, 26, 28 source select 31 speaker cable 5, 6, 8, 9, 35 speaker connections 10 speaker mode 19, 27..., 20, 23, 28, 30, 36 VIDEO 1 13, 14, 15, 23 VIDEO 2 13, 15, 22 video cable 12 video input 14 video signal 15 VIDEO SOUND 36 video sound 12, 20, 28 video tapes 8 Videostage® 4, 12, 22 voltage 2, 5, 11, 36 VOLUME 20, 28 volume 4, 13, 14, 19, 20, 28, 29, 31, 34...
