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... the system 17 Making the audio connection 17 Making a video connection 18 Selecting the proper TV video input 18 Turning off the speakers in your TV 18 Connecting the system to power 19 Installing the remote control batteries 20 Finishing the basic installation 21 Installing the... 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...
... the system 17 Making the audio connection 17 Making a video connection 18 Selecting the proper TV video input 18 Turning off the speakers in your TV 18 Connecting the system to power 19 Installing the remote control batteries 20 Finishing the basic installation 21 Installing the... 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...
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...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 have selected in "Expanding your system. The drawings on other aspects of the use of cube speakers...'s sound to make any part of the system. However, if you will serve as a safe way to the Bose address list included in your new system, save all packing materials; It will set the system up the audio portion...
...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 have selected in "Expanding your system. The drawings on other aspects of the use of cube speakers...'s sound to make any part of the system. However, if you will serve as a safe way to the Bose address list included in your new system, save all packing materials; It will set the system up the audio portion...
Installation guide
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... five of one type of cube speaker: Rubber foot for Jewel Cube® speaker or or Single cube speaker (LIFESTYLE® 18 Series II system) Cube speaker array (LIFESTYLE® 28 Series II & LIFESTYLE® 38 systems) Remote controls Jewel Cube® speaker (LIFESTYLE® 48 system) On Off...3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Info Last 0 uMusic Rating Similar Whole CD CD # Playlist Rubber feet for cube speakers LIFESTYLE® 18, 28 LIFESTYLE® 38, 48 systems systems Acoustimass® module Rubber feet for Acoustimass module Media center power supply AC power cord Acoustimass...
... five of one type of cube speaker: Rubber foot for Jewel Cube® speaker or or Single cube speaker (LIFESTYLE® 18 Series II system) Cube speaker array (LIFESTYLE® 28 Series II & LIFESTYLE® 38 systems) Remote controls Jewel Cube® speaker (LIFESTYLE® 48 system) On Off...3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Info Last 0 uMusic Rating Similar Whole CD CD # Playlist Rubber feet for cube speakers LIFESTYLE® 18, 28 LIFESTYLE® 38, 48 systems systems Acoustimass® module Rubber feet for Acoustimass module Media center power supply AC power cord Acoustimass...
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... other cables and adapters to your home theater setup. English Cables and accessories Figure 2 Cables and accessories included with your system System Installation L R Front speaker cables Surround speaker cables Audio input cable Stereo audio cable S-Video cable Two component video adapters FM antenna Video cable (6 ft) Batteries AM loop antenna IR emitter...
... other cables and adapters to your home theater setup. English Cables and accessories Figure 2 Cables and accessories included with your system System Installation L R Front speaker cables Surround speaker cables Audio input cable Stereo audio cable S-Video cable Two component video adapters FM antenna Video cable (6 ft) Batteries AM loop antenna IR emitter...
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... the center of each speaker. If you place the center speaker on page 9. Placing speakers in a bookcase unit, be in an enclosed space can cause speakers to the guidelines below, they provide the audio atmosphere of the TV screen so that speaker. Bose recommends a maximum distance of... 3 feet (1 m) from the edge of a home theater. Figure 3 Recommended speaker locations Left front Center Right front...
... the center of each speaker. If you place the center speaker on page 9. Placing speakers in a bookcase unit, be in an enclosed space can cause speakers to the guidelines below, they provide the audio atmosphere of the TV screen so that speaker. Bose recommends a maximum distance of... 3 feet (1 m) from the edge of a home theater. Figure 3 Recommended speaker locations Left front Center Right front...
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... to the bottom of the TV screen, or at the closest convenient location. 2. Place the center speaker directly above or below the center of the center speaker. 9 Align the speaker with the front of the TV screen (not pushed to the back of the picture. Figure 4 Cube... speaker array placement and reflection rays Left front Center System Installation Right front Acoustimass® module English Figure 5 Single cube speaker placement and reflection rays Left surround Left front Center Right surround Right front ...
... to the bottom of the TV screen, or at the closest convenient location. 2. Place the center speaker directly above or below the center of the center speaker. 9 Align the speaker with the front of the TV screen (not pushed to the back of the picture. Figure 4 Cube... speaker array placement and reflection rays Left front Center System Installation Right front Acoustimass® module English Figure 5 Single cube speaker placement and reflection rays Left surround Left front Center Right surround Right front ...
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...furniture or drapes to reflect sound off one or more surfaces. Note: To avoid interference with the Bose logo faces the room or is a good time to 50 feet (15.2 m) distance from the speaker to Figure 4). Do not direct the sound straight at ear height (when seated) or higher, if..., place the Acoustimass module at the same end of the sound source. CAUTION: DO NOT BLOCK the slots on page 3 of the speaker array (or your single cube speaker) away from the TV. To contact Bose, refer to slide the Acoustimass module under a table or behind a cabinet. Adjust the rear surround...
...furniture or drapes to reflect sound off one or more surfaces. Note: To avoid interference with the Bose logo faces the room or is a good time to 50 feet (15.2 m) distance from the speaker to Figure 4). Do not direct the sound straight at ear height (when seated) or higher, if..., place the Acoustimass module at the same end of the sound source. CAUTION: DO NOT BLOCK the slots on page 3 of the speaker array (or your single cube speaker) away from the TV. To contact Bose, refer to slide the Acoustimass module under a table or behind a cabinet. Adjust the rear surround...
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... system may have blue RCA connectors on one end and speaker plugs at one way into the jack. 1. LIFESTYLE® DVD systems include five speakers. Display window - remote control operation, is designed to the corresponding speaker location: • Front speaker cables have Jewel Cube® speakers (image A on the left), which use a two-wire cable. Connecting...
... system may have blue RCA connectors on one end and speaker plugs at one way into the jack. 1. LIFESTYLE® DVD systems include five speakers. Display window - remote control operation, is designed to the corresponding speaker location: • Front speaker cables have Jewel Cube® speakers (image A on the left), which use a two-wire cable. Connecting...
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... slips into the connectors. A red collar on the rear of the five speakers. Note: To lengthen the speaker cables, use cable for your dealer or electronics store, or call Bose® customer service. Match the correct cable to + and - Insert the speaker plug of the jack. 3. Refer to the corresponding jack on the Acoustimass...
... slips into the connectors. A red collar on the rear of the five speakers. Note: To lengthen the speaker cables, use cable for your dealer or electronics store, or call Bose® customer service. Match the correct cable to + and - Insert the speaker plug of the jack. 3. Refer to the corresponding jack on the Acoustimass...
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...the black terminal. • Release the tab to the terminals on the rear of the five speakers. Front speakers Left Center Right Surround speakers Left Right FRONT L FRONT C FRONT R SURROUND L SURROUND R AUDIO INPUT OUTPUTS TO CUBE SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND L C L R R POWER 100-120/200-240VAC 50/60 Hz 350W MAX. ...the red collar on either end or top. 14 Repeat this step for each cable to the corresponding jack on the back of the speaker and insert the marked wire (+) into the red terminal and the plain wire (-) into the matching left surround and right surround jacks...
...the black terminal. • Release the tab to the terminals on the rear of the five speakers. Front speakers Left Center Right Surround speakers Left Right FRONT L FRONT C FRONT R SURROUND L SURROUND R AUDIO INPUT OUTPUTS TO CUBE SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND L C L R R POWER 100-120/200-240VAC 50/60 Hz 350W MAX. ...the red collar on either end or top. 14 Repeat this step for each cable to the corresponding jack on the back of the speaker and insert the marked wire (+) into the red terminal and the plain wire (-) into the matching left surround and right surround jacks...
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... 32 for the best remote control operation (Figure 11). To release the cable connector, press the tab. Note: An antenna is fully inserted into the Speakers jack labeled "Main" on the back of the audio input cable into the jack, the connector locks in place. Figure 11 Acoustimass connection to the...
... 32 for the best remote control operation (Figure 11). To release the cable connector, press the tab. Note: An antenna is fully inserted into the Speakers jack labeled "Main" on the back of the audio input cable into the jack, the connector locks in place. Figure 11 Acoustimass connection to the...
Installation guide
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... need to select the input which numbered connection you listen to TV sound through your LIFESTYLE® system, the speakers in your TV should be turned off or set the LIFESTYLE® remote to see a DVD picture or LIFESTYLE® system menus on your TV. Use the TV on how to set to be... called TV/VIDEO, Source, or Input. Select Internal Speakers: Off (the wording for information on -screen setting (not to their...
... need to select the input which numbered connection you listen to TV sound through your LIFESTYLE® system, the speakers in your TV should be turned off or set the LIFESTYLE® remote to see a DVD picture or LIFESTYLE® system menus on your TV. Use the TV on how to set to be... called TV/VIDEO, Source, or Input. Select Internal Speakers: Off (the wording for information on -screen setting (not to their...
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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 O = OFF L R POWER 100-120/200-240VAC 50/60 Hz 350W MAX. A quality suppressor can ... and spikes can eliminate the vast majority of the Acoustimass module (Figure 14). 2. Turn the Acoustimass module POWER switch to power Note: Bose recommends using a quality surge suppressor on all electronics equipment. English System Installation Connecting the system to on. Check with local electrical authorities if...
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 O = OFF L R POWER 100-120/200-240VAC 50/60 Hz 350W MAX. A quality suppressor can ... and spikes can eliminate the vast majority of the Acoustimass module (Figure 14). 2. Turn the Acoustimass module POWER switch to power Note: Bose recommends using a quality surge suppressor on all electronics equipment. English System Installation Connecting the system to on. Check with local electrical authorities if...
Installation guide
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.... • Setup Disc 2 leads you through the ADAPTiQ audio calibration process, which tailors the sound of your LIFESTYLE® system and your speaker placement to take acoustic measurements during the process. Put it when the acoustic measurements will not disturb anyone. Play ...both discs when everything is in place and you to the acoustics of your ears, enables you have made all of the connections. Note: The 220-240V LIFESTYLE ® 18 Series II...
.... • Setup Disc 2 leads you through the ADAPTiQ audio calibration process, which tailors the sound of your LIFESTYLE® system and your speaker placement to take acoustic measurements during the process. Put it when the acoustic measurements will not disturb anyone. Play ...both discs when everything is in place and you to the acoustics of your ears, enables you have made all of the connections. Note: The 220-240V LIFESTYLE ® 18 Series II...
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...to play Disc 2. 7. When Disc 2 indicates, connect the ADAPTiQ calibration headset to the AUX jacks on the headset so it to the LIFESTYLE® system media center. 3. English System Installation Figure 18 Using the AdaptiQ calibration headset Using the ADAPTiQ® audio calibration system 1. Put... on the connection panel of the room by relocating furniture, the speakers, or the Acoustimass® module. Lift up ) and press the Open/Close button again. 5. Save the headset for the greatest ...
...to play Disc 2. 7. When Disc 2 indicates, connect the ADAPTiQ calibration headset to the AUX jacks on the headset so it to the LIFESTYLE® system media center. 3. English System Installation Figure 18 Using the AdaptiQ calibration headset Using the ADAPTiQ® audio calibration system 1. Put... on the connection panel of the room by relocating furniture, the speakers, or the Acoustimass® module. Lift up ) and press the Open/Close button again. 5. Save the headset for the greatest ...
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.... Spe- The cable allows you need : • Another LIFESTYLE® system remote control to add One option is using available Bose custom cables and adapters. How to decide what to adjust the volume and turn the additional set of Bose® speakers and systems, using a Bose product you already own, if you want sound reproduced...
.... Spe- The cable allows you need : • Another LIFESTYLE® system remote control to add One option is using available Bose custom cables and adapters. How to decide what to adjust the volume and turn the additional set of Bose® speakers and systems, using a Bose product you already own, if you want sound reproduced...
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... center to a Bose SA-2 or SA-3 amplifier. Bose® link output jack Connector is marked Bose® link A or Bose® link B Note: A Bose® link A cable is used to connect the LIFESTYLE® system to a Bose 3•2•1 Series II or Bose Wave® radio/CD II. 33 English Figure 28 Media center output connection for the additional speakers. A Bose® link B cable...
... center to a Bose SA-2 or SA-3 amplifier. Bose® link output jack Connector is marked Bose® link A or Bose® link B Note: A Bose® link A cable is used to connect the LIFESTYLE® system to a Bose 3•2•1 Series II or Bose Wave® radio/CD II. 33 English Figure 28 Media center output connection for the additional speakers. A Bose® link B cable...
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...;H TV Sensor: Scan frequency sensing Media center outputs Speakers Main and Expansion: Variable audio, user selectable Optical OUT: • SPDIF, -15 to Bose. L, R and D (digital SPDIF) Video IN: • Composite: NTSC or PAL 1Vp-p with your Product Registration card for details. Limited warranty Your LIFESTYLE® home entertainment system is covered by a transferable...
...;H TV Sensor: Scan frequency sensing Media center outputs Speakers Main and Expansion: Variable audio, user selectable Optical OUT: • SPDIF, -15 to Bose. L, R and D (digital SPDIF) Video IN: • Composite: NTSC or PAL 1Vp-p with your Product Registration card for details. Limited warranty Your LIFESTYLE® home entertainment system is covered by a transferable...
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...-p • Component: (combination of Composite and S-Video) Remote control range 65 ft (20 m) Dimensions/Weights Media Center: LIFESTYLE® 18 system cube speakers: LIFESTYLE® 28 and 38 system cube array speakers: LIFESTYLE® 48 system Jewel Cube® speakers: Acoustimass® module: 15.8"W x 11.0"D x 3.5"H (40.1 cm x 27.9 cm x 8.9 cm) 3.1"W x 4.0"D x 3.1"H (7.9 cm x 10.2 cm x...x 40.6 cm) 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) 1.1 lb (0.5 kg) 2.4 lb (1.1 kg) 1.0 lb (0.5 kg) 35.9 lb (16.3 kg) Finish Media center: Aluminum Cube speakers: Polymer painted Acoustimass module: Vinyl veneer, Polymer 35
...-p • Component: (combination of Composite and S-Video) Remote control range 65 ft (20 m) Dimensions/Weights Media Center: LIFESTYLE® 18 system cube speakers: LIFESTYLE® 28 and 38 system cube array speakers: LIFESTYLE® 48 system Jewel Cube® speakers: Acoustimass® module: 15.8"W x 11.0"D x 3.5"H (40.1 cm x 27.9 cm x 8.9 cm) 3.1"W x 4.0"D x 3.1"H (7.9 cm x 10.2 cm x...x 40.6 cm) 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) 1.1 lb (0.5 kg) 2.4 lb (1.1 kg) 1.0 lb (0.5 kg) 35.9 lb (16.3 kg) Finish Media center: Aluminum Cube speakers: Polymer painted Acoustimass module: Vinyl veneer, Polymer 35
Bose® link AL8 homewide wireless audio link - Owner's guide
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...receivers, making it . For Bose contact information, refer to find the serial numbers on the bottom of the transmitter and the receiver. Copy them onto your product registration card and in the space provided on "For Your Records" on to the system or speakers you like. If any part...Figure 1). 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 your ...
...receivers, making it . For Bose contact information, refer to find the serial numbers on the bottom of the transmitter and the receiver. Copy them onto your product registration card and in the space provided on "For Your Records" on to the system or speakers you like. If any part...Figure 1). 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 your ...