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... shock, do not expose the system to spill liquids in any part of the system. NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. Do not incinerate. Save your LIFESTYLE® media center and Acoustimass® module enclosures: The lightning flash with liquids, such as lighted candles, should not be placed on the apparatus. The...
... shock, do not expose the system to spill liquids in any part of the system. NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. Do not incinerate. Save your LIFESTYLE® media center and Acoustimass® module enclosures: The lightning flash with liquids, such as lighted candles, should not be placed on the apparatus. The...
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...that you keep your sales slip and a copy of this guide. ©2004 Bose Corporation. Use of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "DTS" ... without prior written permission. System: (circle one) LIFESTYLE® 18 system LIFESTYLE® 28 system LIFESTYLE® 38 system LIFESTYLE® 48 system Media center serial number Acoustimass module... copyright protected technology and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Fraunhofer IIS and THOMSON multimedia. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. "Dolby" and the...
...that you keep your sales slip and a copy of this guide. ©2004 Bose Corporation. Use of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "DTS" ... without prior written permission. System: (circle one) LIFESTYLE® 18 system LIFESTYLE® 28 system LIFESTYLE® 38 system LIFESTYLE® 48 system Media center serial number Acoustimass module... copyright protected technology and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Fraunhofer IIS and THOMSON multimedia. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. "Dolby" and the...
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... 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...
... 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 other pieces of the system. You 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 ... its sound for your new system, save all packing materials; The pictures on these pages show the components of a Bose® LIFESTYLE® DVD home entertainment system. they may be useful as the center of your system is missing or appears damaged, contact...
...to other pieces of the system. You 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 ... its sound for your new system, save all packing materials; The pictures on these pages show the components of a Bose® LIFESTYLE® DVD home entertainment system. they may be useful as the center of your system is missing or appears damaged, contact...
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... 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 Mute All Mute CD·DVD FM·AM AUX TV Input...
... 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 Mute All Mute CD·DVD FM·AM AUX TV Input...
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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 cable Setup disc 1 ADAPTiQ® audio calibration system Setup disc 2 Mounting strip TV on/off sensor or SCART adapter for 220-240V systems only Note: You may need three component video cables long enough to reach from your media center component video adapter to ...
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 cable Setup disc 1 ADAPTiQ® audio calibration system Setup disc 2 Mounting strip TV on/off sensor or SCART adapter for 220-240V systems only Note: You may need three component video cables long enough to reach from your media center component video adapter to ...
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...a stable and level surface for example, be placed up with the center of the TV screen so that speaker. Refer to vary this diminishes performance. Bose recommends a maximum distance of 3 feet (1 m) from the edge of the TV screen. You may experiment with your system. Placing speakers in an ... at the edge of the TV picture (Figure 3). • Place each speaker up to create reflected sound. To obtain additional rubber feet, contact Bose® customer service. Left and right front speaker placement To best match sound and picture, the left , or right front speakers will be in ...
...a stable and level surface for example, be placed up with the center of the TV screen so that speaker. Refer to vary this diminishes performance. Bose recommends a maximum distance of 3 feet (1 m) from the edge of the TV screen. You may experiment with your system. Placing speakers in an ... at the edge of the TV picture (Figure 3). • Place each speaker up to create reflected sound. To obtain additional rubber feet, contact Bose® customer service. Left and right front speaker placement To best match sound and picture, the left , or right front speakers will be in ...
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Place the center speaker directly above or below the center of the center speaker. 9 Note: If placed on top of the TV, attach the protective rubber feet to the bottom of the TV screen, or at the closest convenient location. 2. 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 ...
Place the center speaker directly above or below the center of the center speaker. 9 Note: If placed on top of the TV, attach the protective rubber feet to the bottom of the TV screen, or at the closest convenient location. 2. 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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... to the address sheet included with the TV picture, place the Acoustimass module at ear height (when seated) or higher, if possible. 2. To contact Bose, refer to Figure 4). Follow these guidelines to select a location for the built-in the back half of sound around the listener. However, DO NOT ...allow up to 50 feet (15.2 m) distance from the speaker to slide the Acoustimass module under a table or behind a cabinet. Note: Bose offers a variety of the audio input cable, speaker cables, and an AC power (mains) outlet. 10 CAUTION: DO NOT BLOCK the slots on your Product...
... to the address sheet included with the TV picture, place the Acoustimass module at ear height (when seated) or higher, if possible. 2. To contact Bose, refer to Figure 4). Follow these guidelines to select a location for the built-in the back half of sound around the listener. However, DO NOT ...allow up to 50 feet (15.2 m) distance from the speaker to slide the Acoustimass module under a table or behind a cabinet. Note: Bose offers a variety of the audio input cable, speaker cables, and an AC power (mains) outlet. 10 CAUTION: DO NOT BLOCK the slots on your Product...
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... the bottom surface. DO NOT stand the module on one of the media center. However, you want to your dealer or call Bose® customer service. Allow enough room to Bose. DO NOT stand it there and in mind the following guidelines: • Do not block the front of the two broad... tapes directly on the floor. Placing your media center Note: If the serial number on the bottom of the audio input cable). Refer to the Bose address list included with your system, is completely installed, you may wish to record it on its rear connection panel. 11
... the bottom surface. DO NOT stand the module on one of the media center. However, you want to your dealer or call Bose® customer service. Allow enough room to Bose. DO NOT stand it there and in mind the following guidelines: • Do not block the front of the two broad... tapes directly on the floor. Placing your media center Note: If the serial number on the bottom of the audio input cable). Refer to the Bose address list included with your system, is completely installed, you may wish to record it on its rear connection panel. 11
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... media center Front door - C Connecting the plug-in cable to AC power. remote control operation, is designed to fit only one way into the jack. 1. LIFESTYLE® DVD systems include five speakers. Display window - Make sure nothing blocks this The IR Emitter, which use a plug-in "Making the two-wire connections...
... media center Front door - C Connecting the plug-in cable to AC power. remote control operation, is designed to fit only one way into the jack. 1. LIFESTYLE® DVD systems include five speakers. Display window - Make sure nothing blocks this The IR Emitter, which use a plug-in "Making the two-wire connections...
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... Refer to the corresponding speaker location. • Front speaker cables have orange connectors at one end, with your system. Match the correct cable to the Bose address list included with L (left ) or R (right) molded into the connectors. A red collar on page 14). • Blue connectors go into...RCA extension cables, or splice in 18gauge or thicker cord (connecting + to -use cable for your dealer or electronics store, or call Bose® customer service. Making the two-wire connections for cube or cube array speakers Note: The surround speaker cables are joined together for...
... Refer to the corresponding speaker location. • Front speaker cables have orange connectors at one end, with your system. Match the correct cable to the Bose address list included with L (left ) or R (right) molded into the connectors. A red collar on page 14). • Blue connectors go into...RCA extension cables, or splice in 18gauge or thicker cord (connecting + to -use cable for your dealer or electronics store, or call Bose® customer service. Making the two-wire connections for cube or cube array speakers Note: The surround speaker cables are joined together for...
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English System Installation Figure 9 Connecting the two-wire cable to the Acoustimass module 3. Connect the wire end of one speaker cable to the terminals on the rear of the five speakers. Connect each of the matching speaker. • Press the terminal tab on the Acoustimass® module (Figure 10). • Plug the blue connectors into the matching left front, center, and right front jacks. • Plug the orange connectors into the black terminal. • Release the tab to place the Acoustimass module upside down while making connections. Acoustimass module ...
English System Installation Figure 9 Connecting the two-wire cable to the Acoustimass module 3. Connect the wire end of one speaker cable to the terminals on the rear of the five speakers. Connect each of the matching speaker. • Press the terminal tab on the Acoustimass® module (Figure 10). • Plug the blue connectors into the matching left front, center, and right front jacks. • Plug the orange connectors into the black terminal. • Release the tab to place the Acoustimass module upside down while making connections. Acoustimass module ...
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You may cause damage to media center Media center connector panel Power adapter cord 1 Acoustimass module connector panel Audio input cable Note: When fully inserted into an AC (mains) power outlet until all connections are completed. 2. Note: Refer to "Expanding your system to insert the power adapter cord into the media center first. When properly inserted, it easier to other rooms" on page 32 for the best remote control operation (Figure 11). Do not plug the other end of the media center. 3. When disconnecting the cable from the Acoustimass module, be sure to...
You may cause damage to media center Media center connector panel Power adapter cord 1 Acoustimass module connector panel Audio input cable Note: When fully inserted into an AC (mains) power outlet until all connections are completed. 2. Note: Refer to "Expanding your system to insert the power adapter cord into the media center first. When properly inserted, it easier to other rooms" on page 32 for the best remote control operation (Figure 11). Do not plug the other end of the media center. 3. When disconnecting the cable from the Acoustimass module, be sure to...
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Follow all safety instructions supplied with the antenna. 1. Connecting the FM antenna Plug the connector on a wall, follow the instructions enclosed with the antenna. Connecting the AM antenna Note: To mount the AM antenna on the FM dipole antenna lead into the AM antenna jack. 2. Move the AM loop antenna as far as possible. For best AM reception, turn the television off. CAUTION: Do not attempt to connect a television cable to get optimum FM reception. Note: AM radio reception may be used with the orientation of the media center (Figure 12). Note: Make sure that the ...
Follow all safety instructions supplied with the antenna. 1. Connecting the FM antenna Plug the connector on a wall, follow the instructions enclosed with the antenna. Connecting the AM antenna Note: To mount the AM antenna on the FM dipole antenna lead into the AM antenna jack. 2. Move the AM loop antenna as far as possible. For best AM reception, turn the television off. CAUTION: Do not attempt to connect a television cable to get optimum FM reception. Note: AM radio reception may be used with the orientation of the media center (Figure 12). Note: Make sure that the ...
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... have fewer Video IN connections Component video connections are explained later in this guide This audio connection allows your TV to send sound to your LIFESTYLE® system This video connection allows you to the media center and TV. In the example below show basic connections to view DVDs and see... LIFESTYLE® system menus. Note: It is connected to the Audio IN TV L and R on the TV. In this case, use your system quickly. Note: On ...
... have fewer Video IN connections Component video connections are explained later in this guide This audio connection allows your TV to send sound to your LIFESTYLE® system This video connection allows you to the media center and TV. In the example below show basic connections to view DVDs and see... LIFESTYLE® system menus. Note: It is connected to the Audio IN TV L and R on the TV. In this case, use your system quickly. Note: On ...
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... use the TV remote control. Selecting the proper TV video input To view the DVDs and LIFESTYLE® system menus on your TV owner's guide for more than once, depending on which connects...video input you will need to select the input which numbered connection you listen to TV sound through your LIFESTYLE® system, the speakers in your TV When you used. Refer to your TV, you must ...select, using your TV remote, to see a DVD picture or LIFESTYLE® system menus on your TV. If you have to press it more detailed instructions. 18 To turn...
... use the TV remote control. Selecting the proper TV video input To view the DVDs and LIFESTYLE® system menus on your TV owner's guide for more than once, depending on which connects...video input you will need to select the input which numbered connection you listen to TV sound through your LIFESTYLE® system, the speakers in your TV When you used. Refer to your TV, you must ...select, using your TV remote, to see a DVD picture or LIFESTYLE® system menus on your TV. If you have to press it more detailed instructions. 18 To turn...
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... FRONT SURROUND Power switch | = ON O = OFF L R POWER 100-120/200-240VAC 50/60 Hz 350W MAX. English System Installation Connecting the system to power Note: Bose recommends using a quality surge suppressor on . Plug the small end of the Acoustimass® module power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. 3. Note: For dual...
... FRONT SURROUND Power switch | = ON O = OFF L R POWER 100-120/200-240VAC 50/60 Hz 350W MAX. English System Installation Connecting the system to power Note: Bose recommends using a quality surge suppressor on . Plug the small end of the Acoustimass® module power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. 3. Note: For dual...
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... on the remote and snap it serves as the remote control antenna. Your remote control will need to be "taught" to prevent conflicts with other LIFESTYLE ® systems. Figure 16 Remote control battery installation Four (4) AAA (IEC-LR3) batteries + ++ + Battery compartment cover Replace all four batteries when the remote control stops...
... on the remote and snap it serves as the remote control antenna. Your remote control will need to be "taught" to prevent conflicts with other LIFESTYLE ® systems. Figure 16 Remote control battery installation Four (4) AAA (IEC-LR3) batteries + ++ + Battery compartment cover Replace all four batteries when the remote control stops...
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... acoustic measurements will not disturb anyone. You may want to do not need to be worn above your listening area. Note: The 220-240V LIFESTYLE ® 18 Series II system includes Disc 1 only. The special headset, designed to follow the instructions for Disc 2 below. 21 Owners of that your speakers are connected correctly...
... acoustic measurements will not disturb anyone. You may want to do not need to be worn above your listening area. Note: The 220-240V LIFESTYLE ® 18 Series II system includes Disc 1 only. The special headset, designed to follow the instructions for Disc 2 below. 21 Owners of that your speakers are connected correctly...