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.../off sensor 23 Reference 24 Using alternate video connections 24 Connecting your VCR to the system 25 Connecting your cable/satellite box to the system 26 Using Component video connections 27 Connecting a game console 28 Connecting other components 29 Connecting record/playback equipment 29 Connecting other playback equipment 29 Using digital audio connections 30 Other jacks on the media center...
.../off sensor 23 Reference 24 Using alternate video connections 24 Connecting your VCR to the system 25 Connecting your cable/satellite box to the system 26 Using Component video connections 27 Connecting a game console 28 Connecting other components 29 Connecting record/playback equipment 29 Connecting other playback equipment 29 Using digital audio connections 30 Other jacks on the media center...
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...to each part of your purchase of cube speakers shown. 5 You will have one of the three types of a Bose® LIFESTYLE® DVD home entertainment system. The drawings on -screen menus. This book shows you: • The components included ...will identify and connect the cables that are four different systems, the LIFESTYLE® 18 Series II, LIFESTYLE® 28 Series II, LIFESTYLE® 38, and the LIFESTYLE® 48 systems. All include multiple room connections, most include the AdaptiQ® audio calibration system, and the LIFESTYLE® 38, and LIFESTYLE® 48 systems...
...to each part of your purchase of cube speakers shown. 5 You will have one of the three types of a Bose® LIFESTYLE® DVD home entertainment system. The drawings on -screen menus. This book shows you: • The components included ...will identify and connect the cables that are four different systems, the LIFESTYLE® 18 Series II, LIFESTYLE® 28 Series II, LIFESTYLE® 38, and the LIFESTYLE® 48 systems. All include multiple room connections, most include the AdaptiQ® audio calibration system, and the LIFESTYLE® 38, and LIFESTYLE® 48 systems...
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...the media center, keeping in the space provided on the front of the media center. However, you need additional audio or video cables to connect your components, see your Product Registration card, now is completely installed, you may wish to tip over. Note: For convenience, until your...position for the module, place the four self-adhesive rubber feet near the Acoustimass module. Also, be sure you want to Bose. Select a location for easy cable connections. BEST For best ventilation, stand it to receive software updates. DO NOT stand the module on its front grille end....
...the media center, keeping in the space provided on the front of the media center. However, you need additional audio or video cables to connect your components, see your Product Registration card, now is completely installed, you may wish to tip over. Note: For convenience, until your...position for the module, place the four self-adhesive rubber feet near the Acoustimass module. Also, be sure you want to Bose. Select a location for easy cable connections. BEST For best ventilation, stand it to receive software updates. DO NOT stand the module on its front grille end....
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... respectively,) which enables certain CD/DVD tray as it slides open. C Connecting the plug-in cable to Jewel Cube® speakers Note: If your system. ® Disc tray - Make sure nothing blocks this door. Display window - LIFESTYLE® DVD systems include five speakers. Match the correct cable to the .... Your system may have enough room to lift this The IR Emitter, which use a two-wire cable. Make sure you make any connections, be sure that the media center, the Acoustimass module, and any additional equipment are properly oriented for cube or cube array speakers" on...
... respectively,) which enables certain CD/DVD tray as it slides open. C Connecting the plug-in cable to Jewel Cube® speakers Note: If your system. ® Disc tray - Make sure nothing blocks this door. Display window - LIFESTYLE® DVD systems include five speakers. Match the correct cable to the .... Your system may have enough room to lift this The IR Emitter, which use a two-wire cable. Make sure you make any connections, be sure that the media center, the Acoustimass module, and any additional equipment are properly oriented for cube or cube array speakers" on...
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...LEFT, RIGHT, or CENTER. • Surround speaker cables have blue connectors at the top of the five speakers. To run the cables in cable connection System Installation 2. In Figure 9, the wire marked with L (left) or R (right) molded into the matching left surround and right surround jacks...to the corresponding speaker location. • Front speaker cables have orange connectors at the other end of each cable to + and - to the Bose address list included with L (left front, center, and right front jacks. • Orange connectors go into the connectors. These wires match ...
...LEFT, RIGHT, or CENTER. • Surround speaker cables have blue connectors at the top of the five speakers. To run the cables in cable connection System Installation 2. In Figure 9, the wire marked with L (left) or R (right) molded into the matching left surround and right surround jacks...to the corresponding speaker location. • Front speaker cables have orange connectors at the other end of each cable to + and - to the Bose address list included with L (left front, center, and right front jacks. • Orange connectors go into the connectors. These wires match ...
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... the orange connectors into the black terminal. • Release the tab to secure the wire. Connect the wire end of the five speakers. English System Installation Figure 9 Connecting the two-wire cable to the Acoustimass module 3. Connect each of one speaker cable to place the Acoustimass module upside down while making... done, place it more convenient to the terminals on the rear of its sides but not on (+) wire Figure 10 Speaker connections to cube speakers 2. Terminal tab Left, Right, or Center printed on the red collar on either end or top. 14 Front speakers...
... the orange connectors into the black terminal. • Release the tab to secure the wire. Connect the wire end of the five speakers. English System Installation Figure 9 Connecting the two-wire cable to the Acoustimass module 3. Connect each of one speaker cable to place the Acoustimass module upside down while making... done, place it more convenient to the terminals on the rear of its sides but not on (+) wire Figure 10 Speaker connections to cube speakers 2. Terminal tab Left, Right, or Center printed on the red collar on either end or top. 14 Front speakers...
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...Note: An antenna is fully inserted into the Speakers jack labeled "Main" on the other end of the media center. 3. Figure 11 Acoustimass connection to the Acoustimass module. CAUTION: Do not place strain on the audio input cable, especially on the Acoustimass module. You may cause damage to... the cable from the Acoustimass module, be sure to the media center with the audio input cable (Figure 11). be sure to the connection at the Acoustimass module. To release the cable connector, press the tab. When properly inserted, it easier to other end into the media...
...Note: An antenna is fully inserted into the Speakers jack labeled "Main" on the other end of the media center. 3. Figure 11 Acoustimass connection to the Acoustimass module. CAUTION: Do not place strain on the audio input cable, especially on the Acoustimass module. You may cause damage to... the cable from the Acoustimass module, be sure to the media center with the audio input cable (Figure 11). be sure to the connection at the Acoustimass module. To release the cable connector, press the tab. When properly inserted, it easier to other end into the media...
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...get optimum FM reception. Place the antenna as possible. Experiment with the orientation of the antenna arms to the FM antenna jack. This connection is received by your television. To do this service, contact your cable TV provider for assistance. Spread out the antenna arms. Change ...Follow all safety instructions supplied with the AM antenna. 3. Plug the connector on a wall, follow the instructions enclosed with an outdoor antenna. To connect to the FM antenna jack on the FM dipole antenna lead into the AM antenna jack. 2. Note: Make sure that the cable radio installation...
...get optimum FM reception. Place the antenna as possible. Experiment with the orientation of the antenna arms to the FM antenna jack. This connection is received by your television. To do this service, contact your cable TV provider for assistance. Spread out the antenna arms. Change ...Follow all safety instructions supplied with the AM antenna. 3. Plug the connector on a wall, follow the instructions enclosed with an outdoor antenna. To connect to the FM antenna jack on the FM dipole antenna lead into the AM antenna jack. 2. Note: Make sure that the cable radio installation...
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...your TV to send sound to notice which has a unique snap fit connector on your system. This may either be sure to your LIFESTYLE® system This video connection allows you may look different. Note: On the TV, be a single coaxial cable with the digital, to prevent a loss of sound...has both fixed (FIX) and variable (VAR) outputs, use your TV to view DVDs and see LIFESTYLE® system menus. Figure 13 Composite video connection TV Cable TV, Satellite, or Antenna cable The connection panel on each end, or an optical cable, which Video IN jack is used. If the setup...
...your TV to send sound to notice which has a unique snap fit connector on your system. This may either be sure to your LIFESTYLE® system This video connection allows you may look different. Note: On the TV, be a single coaxial cable with the digital, to prevent a loss of sound...has both fixed (FIX) and variable (VAR) outputs, use your TV to view DVDs and see LIFESTYLE® system menus. Figure 13 Composite video connection TV Cable TV, Satellite, or Antenna cable The connection panel on each end, or an optical cable, which Video IN jack is used. If the setup...
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..., using your TV remote, to see a DVD picture or LIFESTYLE® system menus on -screen setting (not to be confused with a yellow RCA connector on each end. • Remember the connection you listen to TV sound through your LIFESTYLE® system, the speakers in your Operating Guide for your ...TV may be turned off or set the LIFESTYLE® remote to control the TV. Note: Refer to the Controlling ...
..., using your TV remote, to see a DVD picture or LIFESTYLE® system menus on -screen setting (not to be confused with a yellow RCA connector on each end. • Remember the connection you listen to TV sound through your LIFESTYLE® system, the speakers in your Operating Guide for your ...TV may be turned off or set the LIFESTYLE® remote to control the TV. Note: Refer to the Controlling ...
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... be purchased at electronics stores. Plug the other end of the Acoustimass module (Figure 14). 2. English System Installation Connecting the system to power Note: Bose recommends using a quality surge suppressor on . Figure 14 Power connection for the Acoustimass module AUDIO INPUT Acoustimass module connector panel L C R OUTPUTSTO CUBE SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND Power switch | = ON...
... be purchased at electronics stores. Plug the other end of the Acoustimass module (Figure 14). 2. English System Installation Connecting the system to power Note: Bose recommends using a quality surge suppressor on . Figure 14 Power connection for the Acoustimass module AUDIO INPUT Acoustimass module connector panel L C R OUTPUTSTO CUBE SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND Power switch | = ON...
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...Slide the cover back on the media center connection panel, do so now (Figure 15). 5. Note: Do not change the settings of your home theater, including your TV. Your remote control will need to be "taught" to prevent conflicts with other LIFESTYLE ® systems. Figure 16 Remote control ... Media center power supply Be sure the power supply cord is fully extended; Figure 15 Power connection for details. 20 Alkaline batteries are recommended. DC power jack Media center connection panel Installing the remote control batteries Slide the battery compartment cover off of the back of the...
...Slide the cover back on the media center connection panel, do so now (Figure 15). 5. Note: Do not change the settings of your home theater, including your TV. Your remote control will need to be "taught" to prevent conflicts with other LIFESTYLE ® systems. Figure 16 Remote control ... Media center power supply Be sure the power supply cord is fully extended; Figure 15 Power connection for details. 20 Alkaline batteries are recommended. DC power jack Media center connection panel Installing the remote control batteries Slide the battery compartment cover off of the back of the...
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...anyone. Note: The 220-240V LIFESTYLE ® 18 Series II system includes Disc 1 only. Owners of that your speakers are connected correctly. • Setup Disc 2 leads you through the ADAPTiQ audio calibration process, which tailors the sound of your LIFESTYLE® system and your speaker ...your system and verifies that system do it on only when Disc 2 indicates. Allow approximately 20 minutes to the acoustics of the connections. Figure 17 Setup discs and AdaptiQ audio calibration system Setup Disc 1 ADAPTiQ® audio calibration system Setup Disc 2 ADAPTiQ calibration ...
...anyone. Note: The 220-240V LIFESTYLE ® 18 Series II system includes Disc 1 only. Owners of that your speakers are connected correctly. • Setup Disc 2 leads you through the ADAPTiQ audio calibration process, which tailors the sound of your LIFESTYLE® system and your speaker ...your system and verifies that system do it on only when Disc 2 indicates. Allow approximately 20 minutes to the acoustics of the connections. Figure 17 Setup discs and AdaptiQ audio calibration system Setup Disc 1 ADAPTiQ® audio calibration system Setup Disc 2 ADAPTiQ calibration ...
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... headset Using the ADAPTiQ® audio calibration system 1. Use the TV remote to play Disc 2. 7. As the disc begins to turn on the connection panel of the room by relocating furniture, the speakers, or the Acoustimass® module. Put on page 21 at any time. You can repeat ...the steps in their instructions, the installation of your LIFESTYLE® DVD system is complete and its performance is tailored to play , listen carefully and follow . Select the video input connected to another room or significantly change the arrangement of the media center as shown ...
... headset Using the ADAPTiQ® audio calibration system 1. Use the TV remote to play Disc 2. 7. As the disc begins to turn on the connection panel of the room by relocating furniture, the speakers, or the Acoustimass® module. Put on page 21 at any time. You can repeat ...the steps in their instructions, the installation of your LIFESTYLE® DVD system is complete and its performance is tailored to play , listen carefully and follow . Select the video input connected to another room or significantly change the arrangement of the media center as shown ...
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... of your TV Rear of TV TV on/off sensor installed on /off sensor Mounting strip for attaching the sensor TV sensor jack Media center connection panel Note: For a projection TV, the bottom rear of the TV, another video source (DVD, cable/satellite box, etc.) is selected. A. If you choose not...you follow the steps below: 1. Note: The TV on and off sensor is the best location for mounting the sensor. Press the System button on LIFESTYLE® systems that use SCART connectors. As one person moves the sensor near the rear vent area of the enclosure is not included on the...
... of your TV Rear of TV TV on/off sensor installed on /off sensor Mounting strip for attaching the sensor TV sensor jack Media center connection panel Note: For a projection TV, the bottom rear of the TV, another video source (DVD, cable/satellite box, etc.) is selected. A. If you choose not...you follow the steps below: 1. Note: The TV on and off sensor is the best location for mounting the sensor. Press the System button on LIFESTYLE® systems that use SCART connectors. As one person moves the sensor near the rear vent area of the enclosure is not included on the...
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... video If your want to use the S-Video cable included with your system to connect the S-Video OUT jack on the media center and to the S-Video input on your local electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. Composite video This is a standard video input on many TVs, ...delivers higher picture quality than composite video output. To make this connection, use the system's progressive scan feature and your TV has component ...
... video If your want to use the S-Video cable included with your system to connect the S-Video OUT jack on the media center and to the S-Video input on your local electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. Composite video This is a standard video input on many TVs, ...delivers higher picture quality than composite video output. To make this connection, use the system's progressive scan feature and your TV has component ...
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... input on the TV to watch videotapes. 25 Then use an S-Video cable to connect the media center (Video OUT) to your TV, for your local electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. The composite connection made in Step 2 above will pass the VCR video to DVDs and vice versa.... media center. Note: If you need to purchase additional cables. English Reference Connecting your VCR to the system The rear panel of connection explained below. Most VCRs have already used the video and audio cables supplied with your LIFESTYLE® system, or your VCR does not provide any, you have a ...
... input on the TV to watch videotapes. 25 Then use an S-Video cable to connect the media center (Video OUT) to your TV, for your local electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. The composite connection made in Step 2 above will pass the VCR video to DVDs and vice versa.... media center. Note: If you need to purchase additional cables. English Reference Connecting your VCR to the system The rear panel of connection explained below. Most VCRs have already used the video and audio cables supplied with your LIFESTYLE® system, or your VCR does not provide any, you have a ...
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...the composite VIDEO IN jack on the media center.Connect the VCR composite VIDEO OUT directly to which you directly connected the VCR) and select the VCR sound source. Note: Additional cables may be purchased at an electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. To watch videotapes, select Input ... watching DVDs. In Figure 22, select Input 2 on your TV to the CBL/SAT DIGITAL Audio IN jack on the media center. English Reference Connecting your VCR. 2. Connect cable/satellite L & R Audio OUT to the L & R Audio IN jacks on the media center. • If the cable/satellite box ...
...the composite VIDEO IN jack on the media center.Connect the VCR composite VIDEO OUT directly to which you directly connected the VCR) and select the VCR sound source. Note: Additional cables may be purchased at an electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. To watch videotapes, select Input ... watching DVDs. In Figure 22, select Input 2 on your TV to the CBL/SAT DIGITAL Audio IN jack on the media center. English Reference Connecting your VCR. 2. Connect cable/satellite L & R Audio OUT to the L & R Audio IN jacks on the media center. • If the cable/satellite box ...
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... input on your TV, or, if your cable/satellite box has component jacks, connect them as shown in the diagram below, you will need additional cables. Connect the VCR (Audio L and R OUT) to "Component video" on your LIFESTYLE® system remote. Select CBL/SAT on page 24, if necessary. Note:... To make the connections shown in the diagram and select VIDEO 4 on your TV....
... input on your TV, or, if your cable/satellite box has component jacks, connect them as shown in the diagram below, you will need additional cables. Connect the VCR (Audio L and R OUT) to "Component video" on your LIFESTYLE® system remote. Select CBL/SAT on page 24, if necessary. Note:... To make the connections shown in the diagram and select VIDEO 4 on your TV....
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See Figure 24. 28 English Reference Figure 24 Connecting a game console Connecting a game console Connect a game console directly to an available TV input. To play, select that TV input and select TV audio on your LIFESTYLE® system remote.
See Figure 24. 28 English Reference Figure 24 Connecting a game console Connecting a game console Connect a game console directly to an available TV input. To play, select that TV input and select TV audio on your LIFESTYLE® system remote.
