The Bose® Lifestyle® amplifier - Owner's guide
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... ANTENNA SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Fixed speaker outputs 30-ft audio input cable (supplied) Acoustimass module cable AM262840_00_V.pdf January 4, 2002 13 The amplifier is designed to the SPEAKERS A or SPEAKERS B outputs. CAUTION: Before making connections, turn the Lifestyle® system off and disconnect the music center from the FIXED OUTPUT jacks...
... ANTENNA SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Fixed speaker outputs 30-ft audio input cable (supplied) Acoustimass module cable AM262840_00_V.pdf January 4, 2002 13 The amplifier is designed to the SPEAKERS A or SPEAKERS B outputs. CAUTION: Before making connections, turn the Lifestyle® system off and disconnect the music center from the FIXED OUTPUT jacks...
The Bose® Lifestyle® amplifier - Owner's guide
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... stores. Do not allow liquids to protect speaker wire connections. Troubleshooting If you do Neither speaker plays • Make sure the Lifestyle® music center and the amplifier are plugged in and turned on page 14. 16 January 4, 2002 AM262840_00_V.pdf ...Lifestyle® stereo amplifier" on . • Make sure the plugs are inserted fully and the outlets are connected and the knobs tightened down. If you have a problem operating your Bose dealer to the piggyback jacks on the music center. (Then the speaker output cable to the Acoustimass® module...
... stores. Do not allow liquids to protect speaker wire connections. Troubleshooting If you do Neither speaker plays • Make sure the Lifestyle® music center and the amplifier are plugged in and turned on page 14. 16 January 4, 2002 AM262840_00_V.pdf ...Lifestyle® stereo amplifier" on . • Make sure the plugs are inserted fully and the outlets are connected and the knobs tightened down. If you have a problem operating your Bose dealer to the piggyback jacks on the music center. (Then the speaker output cable to the Acoustimass® module...
Owner's guide
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...and the double-D symbol are located on the enclosure of your Acoustimass® module: The lightning flash with the Cirrus Logic integrated circuits... incorporated in this owner's guide. MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology licensed by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. as well as marked on the enclosure of your LIFESTYLE...Corporation, and is intended for future reference. ©2001 Bose Corporation. This product incorporates copyright protected technology and other rights ...
...and the double-D symbol are located on the enclosure of your Acoustimass® module: The lightning flash with the Cirrus Logic integrated circuits... incorporated in this owner's guide. MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology licensed by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. as well as marked on the enclosure of your LIFESTYLE...Corporation, and is intended for future reference. ©2001 Bose Corporation. This product incorporates copyright protected technology and other rights ...
Owner's guide
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...overly shrill or "bright." In 2-speaker mode "--" appears instead of your system. Treble Compensation: -14 to -14. Placement of the Acoustimass® module affects the amount of bass you a DVD audio status. You can increase the treble sound by lowering this setting to a negative value from...Moving speakers farther away from the corner will increase the bass. Bass Compensation: -14 to the corner of center-channel sound. Placing the module closer to +14 Decreases (-) or increases (+) the bass sound. Figure 11 Status example: DVD audio settings Settings: Audio Setup (DVD...
...overly shrill or "bright." In 2-speaker mode "--" appears instead of your system. Treble Compensation: -14 to -14. Placement of the Acoustimass® module affects the amount of bass you a DVD audio status. You can increase the treble sound by lowering this setting to a negative value from...Moving speakers farther away from the corner will increase the bass. Bass Compensation: -14 to the corner of center-channel sound. Placing the module closer to +14 Decreases (-) or increases (+) the bass sound. Figure 11 Status example: DVD audio settings Settings: Audio Setup (DVD...
Owner's guide
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...Sets the black level appropriate for Bose powered speaker systems Acoustimass 5P and Acoustimass 20P. Normal Legacy Provides the correct...Provides a normal video output for the new Acoustimass® module that affect the entire system. Normal Legacy ...Provides the correct output at the SPEAKER ZONE 2 connector for other sources. Original PCM No processing applied for 3-signal YPbPr connections using the composite and S-video connectors (special adapter required). This setting may be useful to teach LIFESTYLE...
...Sets the black level appropriate for Bose powered speaker systems Acoustimass 5P and Acoustimass 20P. Normal Legacy Provides the correct...Provides a normal video output for the new Acoustimass® module that affect the entire system. Normal Legacy ...Provides the correct output at the SPEAKER ZONE 2 connector for other sources. Original PCM No processing applied for 3-signal YPbPr connections using the composite and S-video connectors (special adapter required). This setting may be useful to teach LIFESTYLE...
Owner's guide
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...display. Make sure to select the correct source for the desired input. • Be sure the disc is placed correctly, label-side up, in the Acoustimass module AUDIO INPUT jack. • Check speaker connections. • Turn the media center off of the back of the remote. If it closed. Slide ...the other end is set to restore communication between the media center and the speakers. • Check the connections for 60 seconds, then on the Acoustimass module is firmly seated in the CD tray. • Connect the FM and AM antennas. • Make sure that the power switch on again...
...display. Make sure to select the correct source for the desired input. • Be sure the disc is placed correctly, label-side up, in the Acoustimass module AUDIO INPUT jack. • Check speaker connections. • Turn the media center off of the back of the remote. If it closed. Slide ...the other end is set to restore communication between the media center and the speakers. • Check the connections for 60 seconds, then on the Acoustimass module is firmly seated in the CD tray. • Connect the FM and AM antennas. • Make sure that the power switch on again...
Owner's guide
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... x 8.9 cm) 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) Cube speakers: (2-wire conn.) 3.1" W x 4.0" D x 6.2" H (7.8 cm x 10.2 cm x 15.7 cm) 2.4 lb (1.1 kg) Cube speakers: (plug-in conn.) 2.2" W x 3.2" D x 4.4" H (5.6 cm x 8.1 cm x 11.2 cm) 1.0 lb (0.5 kg) Acoustimass module: 8.0" W x 24.5" D x 16.0" H 35.9 lb (16.3 kg) (20.3 cm x 62.2 cm x 40.6 cm) Finish Media center: Aluminum Cube speakers: Polymer painted...
... x 8.9 cm) 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) Cube speakers: (2-wire conn.) 3.1" W x 4.0" D x 6.2" H (7.8 cm x 10.2 cm x 15.7 cm) 2.4 lb (1.1 kg) Cube speakers: (plug-in conn.) 2.2" W x 3.2" D x 4.4" H (5.6 cm x 8.1 cm x 11.2 cm) 1.0 lb (0.5 kg) Acoustimass module: 8.0" W x 24.5" D x 16.0" H 35.9 lb (16.3 kg) (20.3 cm x 62.2 cm x 40.6 cm) Finish Media center: Aluminum Cube speakers: Polymer painted...
Installation guide
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...THOMSON multimedia. S'ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT. These CAUTION marks are located on your LIFESTYLE® media center and Acoustimass® module enclosures: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within the system enclosure that is intended to alert the...;ed, distributed or otherwise used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Media center serial number Acoustimass module serial number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date Bose® recommends that you set up and operate your sales slip and warranty card together with the...
...THOMSON multimedia. S'ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT. These CAUTION marks are located on your LIFESTYLE® media center and Acoustimass® module enclosures: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within the system enclosure that is intended to alert the...;ed, distributed or otherwise used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Media center serial number Acoustimass module serial number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date Bose® recommends that you set up and operate your sales slip and warranty card together with the...
Installation guide
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... 6 Placing your speakers 7 Left and right front speaker placement 7 Center speaker placement 8 Surround speaker placement 8 Acoustimass® module placement 9 Placing your media center 10 Connecting the speakers to the Acoustimass module 11 Making a two-wire speaker connection 11 Making a plug-in cable speaker connection 12 Connecting the... audio connections 27 Using optical digital audio connections 27 Connecting the optional IR emitter cable 28 Accessories 28 Warranty 28 Contacting customer service 28 Technical information 29 3 AM259777_02_V.pdf • April 23, 2002
... 6 Placing your speakers 7 Left and right front speaker placement 7 Center speaker placement 8 Surround speaker placement 8 Acoustimass® module placement 9 Placing your media center 10 Connecting the speakers to the Acoustimass module 11 Making a two-wire speaker connection 11 Making a plug-in cable speaker connection 12 Connecting the... audio connections 27 Using optical digital audio connections 27 Connecting the optional IR emitter cable 28 Accessories 28 Warranty 28 Contacting customer service 28 Technical information 29 3 AM259777_02_V.pdf • April 23, 2002
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...packing materials provide the safest way to transport your system as shown in Figure 1. Left front speaker Center front Right front speaker speaker Acoustimass® module Front speaker outputs Rear speaker outputs Speaker zone 1 output Media center Left surround Right surround speaker speaker AUX left & right audio (...VCR Cable TV video TV TM 5 AM259777_02_V.pdf • April 23, 2002 The instructions in this section tell you how to the Bose address list included with your system. If any part of your system is missing or appears damaged, contact your new system, save ...
...packing materials provide the safest way to transport your system as shown in Figure 1. Left front speaker Center front Right front speaker speaker Acoustimass® module Front speaker outputs Rear speaker outputs Speaker zone 1 output Media center Left surround Right surround speaker speaker AUX left & right audio (...VCR Cable TV video TV TM 5 AM259777_02_V.pdf • April 23, 2002 The instructions in this section tell you how to the Bose address list included with your system. If any part of your system is missing or appears damaged, contact your new system, save ...
Installation guide
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... on/off detector Rubber feet for Acoustimass® module OR Rubber feet for cube speakers Batteries Remote control AM loop antenna FM antenna Optional IR emitter cable Discs 1 & 2 Media center power supply Headset for custom equalization process Media center power supply 120 VAC power cord (US/Canada) Acoustimass module 120 VAC power cord (US...
... on/off detector Rubber feet for Acoustimass® module OR Rubber feet for cube speakers Batteries Remote control AM loop antenna FM antenna Optional IR emitter cable Discs 1 & 2 Media center power supply Headset for custom equalization process Media center power supply 120 VAC power cord (US/Canada) Acoustimass module 120 VAC power cord (US...
Installation guide
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... to the bottom of the speaker. Bose recommends a maximum distance of 3 feet (1 m) from the edge of the TV screen so that the sound does not become too separated from the edge of the TV screen and line them up to 20 feet (6.1 m) from the Acoustimass® module. • Direct one cube of the...
... to the bottom of the speaker. Bose recommends a maximum distance of 3 feet (1 m) from the edge of the TV screen so that the sound does not become too separated from the edge of the TV screen and line them up to 20 feet (6.1 m) from the Acoustimass® module. • Direct one cube of the...
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...edge of direct sound. System Installation Instructions Figure 4 Speaker placement and reflection rays Left front Center Right front Acoustimass® module Left surround Right surround Center speaker placement The sound from the center speaker should appear to the bottom of the center speaker...the back of the TV screen (not pushed to 20 feet (6.1 m) distance from the Acoustimass module. 1. Adjust the rear surround speakers to direct the sound to 50 feet (15.2 m) distance from the Acoustimass module. 1. Place them at ear height (when seated) or higher, if possible. 2. ...
...edge of direct sound. System Installation Instructions Figure 4 Speaker placement and reflection rays Left front Center Right front Acoustimass® module Left surround Right surround Center speaker placement The sound from the center speaker should appear to the bottom of the center speaker...the back of the TV screen (not pushed to 20 feet (6.1 m) distance from the Acoustimass module. 1. Adjust the rear surround speakers to direct the sound to 50 feet (15.2 m) distance from the Acoustimass module. 1. Place them at ear height (when seated) or higher, if possible. 2. ...
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... ventilation for the built-in the space provided on page 2 of the module can damage the grille. • Once you may tip over. BEST For best ventilation, place it down on the long edge, with the Bose® emblem faces into the room or along the same wall as the...it on or near the corners of the room as the front speakers (see Figure 4). Follow these guidelines to select a location for the Acoustimass module: • Place the Acoustimass module along the wall to avoid blocking the sound output or creating too much bass. • For best bass performance, DO NOT place the...
... ventilation for the built-in the space provided on page 2 of the module can damage the grille. • Once you may tip over. BEST For best ventilation, place it down on the long edge, with the Bose® emblem faces into the room or along the same wall as the...it on or near the corners of the room as the front speakers (see Figure 4). Follow these guidelines to select a location for the Acoustimass module: • Place the Acoustimass module along the wall to avoid blocking the sound output or creating too much bass. • For best bass performance, DO NOT place the...
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... bottom of the media center. Make sure you can view this guide. Refer to the Bose address list included with your system. • Place the media center within 30 feet (9.1 m) of the Acoustimass® module (the length of media center Front door - Make sure you have easy access to its... rear connection panel. Make sure nothing blocks this door. If you can clearly view the display window to the right of your components, see your dealer or call Bose® customer ...
... bottom of the media center. Make sure you can view this guide. Refer to the Bose address list included with your system. • Place the media center within 30 feet (9.1 m) of the Acoustimass® module (the length of media center Front door - Make sure you have easy access to its... rear connection panel. Make sure nothing blocks this door. If you can clearly view the display window to the right of your components, see your dealer or call Bose® customer ...
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... red terminal and the plain wire (-) into the black terminal. Refer to the Bose address list included with a red collar is positive (+) and the plain one is negative (-). To run the cables in cable connector (Figure 8 on the Acoustimass module (Figure 9on page 12). Front speaker cables have a two-wire cable connector (Figure...
... red terminal and the plain wire (-) into the black terminal. Refer to the Bose address list included with a red collar is positive (+) and the plain one is negative (-). To run the cables in cable connector (Figure 8 on the Acoustimass module (Figure 9on page 12). Front speaker cables have a two-wire cable connector (Figure...
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... the RCA connectors and the speaker connectors at one end, with L (left ), R (right), or C (center) molded into the jack on the Acoustimass® module (Figure 9). Match the correct cable to the Acoustimass module 1. Match the ridge of the five speakers. Front speakers Left Center Right Surround speakers Left Right To FRONT L To FRONT...
... the RCA connectors and the speaker connectors at one end, with L (left ), R (right), or C (center) molded into the jack on the Acoustimass® module (Figure 9). Match the correct cable to the Acoustimass module 1. Match the ridge of the five speakers. Front speakers Left Center Right Surround speakers Left Right To FRONT L To FRONT...
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...strain on the back of the audio input cable into the SPEAKER ZONES jack labeled "1" on the cable may cause damage to the Acoustimass module. CAUTION: Do not place strain on the audio input cable, especially on the connector. 13 AM259777_02_V.pdf • April 23,...45 connector on the other end of the media center. 2. System Installation Instructions Connecting the Acoustimass® module to the media center Connect the Acoustimass module to release cable connector. Figure 10 Acoustimass module connection to "Setting up ) into the AUDIO INPUT jack on connecting a second zone. Note...
...strain on the back of the audio input cable into the SPEAKER ZONES jack labeled "1" on the cable may cause damage to the Acoustimass module. CAUTION: Do not place strain on the audio input cable, especially on the connector. 13 AM259777_02_V.pdf • April 23,...45 connector on the other end of the media center. 2. System Installation Instructions Connecting the Acoustimass® module to the media center Connect the Acoustimass module to release cable connector. Figure 10 Acoustimass module connection to "Setting up ) into the AUDIO INPUT jack on connecting a second zone. Note...
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... cable service to this service, contact your home. Be sure to unwrap the bundled antenna wires and straighten them as much as far from the Acoustimass® module.
... cable service to this service, contact your home. Be sure to unwrap the bundled antenna wires and straighten them as much as far from the Acoustimass® module.
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... connector into an AC (mains) outlet. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into the AUX jacks on page 21. Turn the Acoustimass module POWER switch to power Connect the two AC power (mains) cords in the final setup steps TV SENSOR IR EMITTER SERIAL DATA 33V DC...jack on ( l ). This is connected Connecting the system to on the connector panel of the media center (Figure 17). Plug the small end of the Acoustimass module Connector panel AUDIO INPUT L C R FRONT Power switch OUTPUTS TO CUBE SPEAKERS SURROUND L R POWER 100-120/200-240V AC 50/60 Hz 350W MAX. 19...
... connector into an AC (mains) outlet. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into the AUX jacks on page 21. Turn the Acoustimass module POWER switch to power Connect the two AC power (mains) cords in the final setup steps TV SENSOR IR EMITTER SERIAL DATA 33V DC...jack on ( l ). This is connected Connecting the system to on the connector panel of the media center (Figure 17). Plug the small end of the Acoustimass module Connector panel AUDIO INPUT L C R FRONT Power switch OUTPUTS TO CUBE SPEAKERS SURROUND L R POWER 100-120/200-240V AC 50/60 Hz 350W MAX. 19...