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The Bose® Lifestyle® Amplifier Owner's Guide January 4, 2002 AM262840_00_V.pdf
The Bose® Lifestyle® Amplifier Owner's Guide January 4, 2002 AM262840_00_V.pdf
The Bose® Lifestyle® amplifier - Owner's guide
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... NE SE TROUVE À L'INTÉRIEUR AUCUNE PIÈCE POUVANT ÊTRE RÉPARÉE PAR L'USAGER. Bose, Acoustimass, Lifestyle, Personal and Wave are located on the Important Safety Information page enclosed with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to...owner's guide Please take the time to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this owner's guide carefully. Save your Lifestyle® stereo amplifier properly. S'ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT These CAUTION marks are registered trademarks...
... NE SE TROUVE À L'INTÉRIEUR AUCUNE PIÈCE POUVANT ÊTRE RÉPARÉE PAR L'USAGER. Bose, Acoustimass, Lifestyle, Personal and Wave are located on the Important Safety Information page enclosed with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to...owner's guide Please take the time to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this owner's guide carefully. Save your Lifestyle® stereo amplifier properly. S'ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT These CAUTION marks are registered trademarks...
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... keep from the apparatus. 11. AM262840_00_V.pdf January 10, 2002 2a Follow all warnings - Only use this product. 14. Please call Bose to dangerous voltages or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that could result in any ventilation openings. Avoid Power Lines - Read these...let objects or liquids enter the product - Refer all components before cleaning. 7. Do not use attachments/accessories specified by Bose® Corporation. on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they may touch dangerous voltage points or ...
... keep from the apparatus. 11. AM262840_00_V.pdf January 10, 2002 2a Follow all warnings - Only use this product. 14. Please call Bose to dangerous voltages or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that could result in any ventilation openings. Avoid Power Lines - Read these...let objects or liquids enter the product - Refer all components before cleaning. 7. Do not use attachments/accessories specified by Bose® Corporation. on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they may touch dangerous voltage points or ...
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... All Outdoor Antennas - Refer to the antenna grounding illustration on , you are designed to radio or television reception, which the receiver is practical. ©2001 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 255805 AM Rev.00 JN10494 2b January 10, 2002 AM262840_00_V.pdf Antenna lead-in wire to grounding...
... All Outdoor Antennas - Refer to the antenna grounding illustration on , you are designed to radio or television reception, which the receiver is practical. ©2001 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 255805 AM Rev.00 JN10494 2b January 10, 2002 AM262840_00_V.pdf Antenna lead-in wire to grounding...
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...; Stereo Amplifier Before you begin 4 Unpacking the carton 4 Selecting a location for your Lifestyle® stereo amplifier 5 Connecting the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier to a multi-room interface 7 Connecting the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier to see if you keep your Lifestyle® stereo amplifier. AM262840_00_V.pdf January 4, 2002 3 Serial number Purchase date We suggest...
...; Stereo Amplifier Before you begin 4 Unpacking the carton 4 Selecting a location for your Lifestyle® stereo amplifier 5 Connecting the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier to a multi-room interface 7 Connecting the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier to see if you keep your Lifestyle® stereo amplifier. AM262840_00_V.pdf January 4, 2002 3 Serial number Purchase date We suggest...
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... of the voltage selection switch on the rear panel of the shipping carton 30-ft audio input cable PN197406 Lifestyle® stereo amplifier Owner's guide Power cord* USA/Canada (120V) * The Lifestyle® stereo amplifier includes a 120V AC (mains) power cord...2002 AM262840_00_V.pdf See "Checking to see if you for instructions on page 3. Contact Bose Customer Service for use it into an AC (mains) outlet until you can enjoy Bose quality sound and Lifestyle® system convenience in the appropriate blank on setting the dual-voltage selection switch....
... of the voltage selection switch on the rear panel of the shipping carton 30-ft audio input cable PN197406 Lifestyle® stereo amplifier Owner's guide Power cord* USA/Canada (120V) * The Lifestyle® stereo amplifier includes a 120V AC (mains) power cord...2002 AM262840_00_V.pdf See "Checking to see if you for instructions on page 3. Contact Bose Customer Service for use it into an AC (mains) outlet until you can enjoy Bose quality sound and Lifestyle® system convenience in the appropriate blank on setting the dual-voltage selection switch....
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...an open area of a power outlet. • Make sure that have hazards concealed behind them, such as the finished surface of the supplied 30-foot audio input cable. • Place the amplifier in a well-ventilated area. • DO NOT PLACE THE AMPLIFIER IN A COMPLETELY ...ENCLOSED AREA - The amplifier must be situated close to either your Lifestyle® system or the accessory speakers, consider the following guidelines. It is less than 104°F (45°C). • For optimum performance, ...
...an open area of a power outlet. • Make sure that have hazards concealed behind them, such as the finished surface of the supplied 30-foot audio input cable. • Place the amplifier in a well-ventilated area. • DO NOT PLACE THE AMPLIFIER IN A COMPLETELY ...ENCLOSED AREA - The amplifier must be situated close to either your Lifestyle® system or the accessory speakers, consider the following guidelines. It is less than 104°F (45°C). • For optimum performance, ...
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Then, hold the amplifier in place and mark the wall through the clearance holes in the amplifier enclosure. /3 32 in. (2.25 mm) (4) #10 x 11/2 in. (M5 x 36 mm) 1/2 in. (12 mm) (4) #10 x 21/2 in. (M5 x 75 mm) (4) #10 (M5) 1/4 in. (6 mm) (4) #10 x 11/2 in. (M5 x 36 mm) (4) #10 x 1 in. (M5 x 25 mm) Wood wall Wallboard Masonry wall 6 January 4, 2002 AM262840_00_V.pdf Setting Up Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Figure 5 Recommended mounting hardware You will need: To mark hole locations, first remove the rubber feet.
Then, hold the amplifier in place and mark the wall through the clearance holes in the amplifier enclosure. /3 32 in. (2.25 mm) (4) #10 x 11/2 in. (M5 x 36 mm) 1/2 in. (12 mm) (4) #10 x 21/2 in. (M5 x 75 mm) (4) #10 (M5) 1/4 in. (6 mm) (4) #10 x 11/2 in. (M5 x 36 mm) (4) #10 x 1 in. (M5 x 25 mm) Wood wall Wallboard Masonry wall 6 January 4, 2002 AM262840_00_V.pdf Setting Up Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Figure 5 Recommended mounting hardware You will need: To mark hole locations, first remove the rubber feet.
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... the L (left) INPUT jack. At the other connections. 1. Figure 6 Cable connections between a multi-room interface and the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier Lifestyle® stereo amplifier rear panel Multi-room interface rear panel 4 Ω MINIMUM LL R L SYSTEM RR CONTROL L...er to a multi-room interface CAUTION: Before making any connections, turn the Lifestyle® system off and disconnect the music center from the AC (mains) power outlet. SPSEPAEKAEKREROOUUTPTUPUTSTS INPUT 30-ft audio input cable (supplied) AM262840_00_V.pdf January 4, 2002 7 Insert the ...
... the L (left) INPUT jack. At the other connections. 1. Figure 6 Cable connections between a multi-room interface and the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier Lifestyle® stereo amplifier rear panel Multi-room interface rear panel 4 Ω MINIMUM LL R L SYSTEM RR CONTROL L...er to a multi-room interface CAUTION: Before making any connections, turn the Lifestyle® system off and disconnect the music center from the AC (mains) power outlet. SPSEPAEKAEKREROOUUTPTUPUTSTS INPUT 30-ft audio input cable (supplied) AM262840_00_V.pdf January 4, 2002 7 Insert the ...
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...B, C, and D, with the Personal® music center Systems that have a multi-room interface are connected to your Lifestyle® system owner's guide for a two-room system. Setting Up Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Figure 7 Sample display for a tworoom system Operating speakers in individual rooms. These rooms are referred ... ROOM and HOUSE buttons, and room indicators (A, B, C, and/or D). Figure 7 shows an example display for more than one room of Bose® powered speakers placed in other rooms with room A being the primary room (the one used for a one-room system).
...B, C, and D, with the Personal® music center Systems that have a multi-room interface are connected to your Lifestyle® system owner's guide for a two-room system. Setting Up Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Figure 7 Sample display for a tworoom system Operating speakers in individual rooms. These rooms are referred ... ROOM and HOUSE buttons, and room indicators (A, B, C, and/or D). Figure 7 shows an example display for more than one room of Bose® powered speakers placed in other rooms with room A being the primary room (the one used for a one-room system).
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... panel of the amplifier. 3. Setting Up Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Connecting the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier to a Lifestyle® media center CAUTION: Before making connections, turn the Lifestyle® system off and disconnect the media center from the AC... (mains) power outlet. Figure 8 Cable connections between the Lifestyle® media center and the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier Lifestyle® SA-1 stereo amplifier rear panel Lifestyle® media center rear panel 30-...
... panel of the amplifier. 3. Setting Up Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Connecting the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier to a Lifestyle® media center CAUTION: Before making connections, turn the Lifestyle® system off and disconnect the media center from the AC... (mains) power outlet. Figure 8 Cable connections between the Lifestyle® media center and the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier Lifestyle® SA-1 stereo amplifier rear panel Lifestyle® media center rear panel 30-...
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...those in more than one room. The last item on operating your Lifestyle® system owner's guide for more ...". Note: Refer to your system in your Lifestyle® DVD system is Zone 2 Protocol. 4. Scroll down with a Lifestyle® media center, you will now see a menu entitled System...AM262840_00_V.pdf Continue to scroll down to "more information on System Setup (3 of 3). Before using the enter button. 3. Setting Up Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Figure 9 Setting up a Zone 2 remote control Setting up the remote control You need to set up , and ...
...those in more than one room. The last item on operating your Lifestyle® system owner's guide for more ...". Note: Refer to your system in your Lifestyle® DVD system is Zone 2 Protocol. 4. Scroll down with a Lifestyle® media center, you will now see a menu entitled System...AM262840_00_V.pdf Continue to scroll down to "more information on System Setup (3 of 3). Before using the enter button. 3. Setting Up Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Figure 9 Setting up a Zone 2 remote control Setting up the remote control You need to set up , and ...
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... the SYSTEM CONTROL jack on the rear panel of the music center (Figure 10). 2. SPEAKER OUTPUTS INPUT Model 20 music center rear panel 30-ft audio input cable (supplied) AM262840_00_V.pdf January 4, 2002 11 Insert the red RCA piggyback connector into the SPEAKER ZONES 2 output jack ...on the rear panel of the amplifier. Setting Up Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Connecting the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier to a Model 20 music center ® Figure 10 Cable connections between the Model 20 music...
... the SYSTEM CONTROL jack on the rear panel of the music center (Figure 10). 2. SPEAKER OUTPUTS INPUT Model 20 music center rear panel 30-ft audio input cable (supplied) AM262840_00_V.pdf January 4, 2002 11 Insert the red RCA piggyback connector into the SPEAKER ZONES 2 output jack ...on the rear panel of the amplifier. Setting Up Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Connecting the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier to a Model 20 music center ® Figure 10 Cable connections between the Model 20 music...
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Note: Refer to your Lifestyle® system owner's guide for Zone 2 If your system in your first remote. 3. ON K40 l 2345678 12 January 4, 2002 AM262840_00_V.pdf Slide switch 5 down (... your system uses a Model 20 music center, you need to set up a second RC-20 remote control to operate the ZONE 2 outputs. 1. Setting Up Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Figure 11 Setting up a Zone 2 remote control Setting up the RC-20 remote control for more than one room. Remove the remote...
Note: Refer to your Lifestyle® system owner's guide for Zone 2 If your system in your first remote. 3. ON K40 l 2345678 12 January 4, 2002 AM262840_00_V.pdf Slide switch 5 down (... your system uses a Model 20 music center, you need to set up a second RC-20 remote control to operate the ZONE 2 outputs. 1. Setting Up Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Figure 11 Setting up a Zone 2 remote control Setting up the RC-20 remote control for more than one room. Remove the remote...
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... the white RCA connector into the L (left) FIXED OUTPUT jack. 5. CAUTION: DO NOT connect the audio input cable for the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier to work properly with the fixed output level available from the FIXED R and FIXED L OUTPUT ... 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 module cable AM262840_00_V.pdf January 4, 2002 13 At the other connections. Insert the red RCA piggyback connector of...
... the white RCA connector into the L (left) FIXED OUTPUT jack. 5. CAUTION: DO NOT connect the audio input cable for the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier to work properly with the fixed output level available from the FIXED R and FIXED L OUTPUT ... 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 module cable AM262840_00_V.pdf January 4, 2002 13 At the other connections. Insert the red RCA piggyback connector of...
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...cable to the SPEAKER OUTPUT L terminals in the listening area (as you need to set up a second RC-5 remote control to operate your Lifestyle® stereo amplifier. 1. or black) terminal. For recommended wire sizes and lengths, see "Wire recommendations" on the amplifi...er 14 January 4, 2002 AM262840_00_V.pdf Setting Up Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier ® Figure 13 RC-5 remote switch settings Setting up the RC-5 remote control If your system uses a Model 5 music ...
...cable to the SPEAKER OUTPUT L terminals in the listening area (as you need to set up a second RC-5 remote control to operate your Lifestyle® stereo amplifier. 1. or black) terminal. For recommended wire sizes and lengths, see "Wire recommendations" on the amplifi...er 14 January 4, 2002 AM262840_00_V.pdf Setting Up Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier ® Figure 13 RC-5 remote switch settings Setting up the RC-5 remote control If your system uses a Model 5 music ...
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...- Figure 16 Power cord connection on the rear panel of the amplifier. Move this switch to your liking. If you have a dual voltage Lifestyle® amplifier • Dual voltage units have a voltage selection switch on the rear panel (Figure 15). ume to the 115V position. 115 V ...Setting Up Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Checking to 115V Powering-up your system CAUTION: DO NOT plug the AC power cord into the AC power jack on the...
...- Figure 16 Power cord connection on the rear panel of the amplifier. Move this switch to your liking. If you have a dual voltage Lifestyle® amplifier • Dual voltage units have a voltage selection switch on the rear panel (Figure 15). ume to the 115V position. 115 V ...Setting Up Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Checking to 115V Powering-up your system CAUTION: DO NOT plug the AC power cord into the AC power jack on the...
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...For additional help, see the troubleshooting information in the product packaging for service, or contact Bose Customer Service. Do not use caulking, apply it only after installing the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier, follow the guidelines below. Troubleshooting If you do Neither speaker...sure the plugs are inserted fully and the outlets are firmly connected at hardware stores. If you have a problem operating your Lifestyle® stereo amplifier" on page 14. 16 January 4, 2002 AM262840_00_V.pdf If the problem still exists, contact your system...
...For additional help, see the troubleshooting information in the product packaging for service, or contact Bose Customer Service. Do not use caulking, apply it only after installing the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier, follow the guidelines below. Troubleshooting If you do Neither speaker...sure the plugs are inserted fully and the outlets are firmly connected at hardware stores. If you have a problem operating your Lifestyle® stereo amplifier" on page 14. 16 January 4, 2002 AM262840_00_V.pdf If the problem still exists, contact your system...
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... the volume is overdriving the speakers. AM262840_00_V.pdf January 4, 2002 17 Bass or treble is covered by the Bose limited one-year transferable warranty. tion, consult your Lifestyle® stereo amplifier" on the amplifier. Refer to the address list enclosed in the...remote control switch settings are touching across terminals. • See "Connecting speakers to Bose. Choosing a lower setting should ensure continuous, even volume. Zone 2 does not • If you are using a Lifestyle® DVD system, the stereo amplifier will not work unless work at ...
... the volume is overdriving the speakers. AM262840_00_V.pdf January 4, 2002 17 Bass or treble is covered by the Bose limited one-year transferable warranty. tion, consult your Lifestyle® stereo amplifier" on the amplifier. Refer to the address list enclosed in the...remote control switch settings are touching across terminals. • See "Connecting speakers to Bose. Choosing a lower setting should ensure continuous, even volume. Zone 2 does not • If you are using a Lifestyle® DVD system, the stereo amplifier will not work unless work at ...
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... Gauge 18 (0.75 mm2) 16 (1.7 mm2) 14 (2.0 mm2) Length (max.) 30 ft (9 m) 45 ft (14 m) 70 ft (21 m) 18 January 4, 2002 AM262840_00_V.pdf W x 51/2 in . D x 31/8 in . Maintaining Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Technical information Features • Bose® proprietary digital signal processing technology • Built-in digital volume control •...mini-DIN System control: 3.5 mm stereo mini-plug connector Input sensitivity 0.5 Vrms @ 1 kHz Output power (continuous average) 35W per channel minimum into 4 Ohms, from 30 to Noise ratio (S/N) 90 dB Dimensions 141/4 in.
... Gauge 18 (0.75 mm2) 16 (1.7 mm2) 14 (2.0 mm2) Length (max.) 30 ft (9 m) 45 ft (14 m) 70 ft (21 m) 18 January 4, 2002 AM262840_00_V.pdf W x 51/2 in . D x 31/8 in . Maintaining Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Technical information Features • Bose® proprietary digital signal processing technology • Built-in digital volume control •...mini-DIN System control: 3.5 mm stereo mini-plug connector Input sensitivity 0.5 Vrms @ 1 kHz Output power (continuous average) 35W per channel minimum into 4 Ohms, from 30 to Noise ratio (S/N) 90 dB Dimensions 141/4 in.