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REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. S'ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT. These CAUTION marks are located on your LIFESTYLE® media center and Acoustimass® module enclosures: The lightning flash with liquids, such as lighted candles, should not be placed on the Important Safety ...
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. S'ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT. These CAUTION marks are located on your LIFESTYLE® media center and Acoustimass® module enclosures: The lightning flash with liquids, such as lighted candles, should not be placed on the Important Safety ...
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...LIFESTYLE® 28 system LIFESTYLE® 38 system LIFESTYLE® 48 system Media center serial number Acoustimass module serial number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date Be sure to fill out your product registration card together with the Cirrus Logic integrated circuits incorporated in this guide. ©2004 Bose...to the copyright protection of Dolby Laboratories. as well as other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Fraunhofer IIS and THOMSON multimedia. System Information Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the media center and the bottom panel...
...LIFESTYLE® 28 system LIFESTYLE® 38 system LIFESTYLE® 48 system Media center serial number Acoustimass module serial number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date Be sure to fill out your product registration card together with the Cirrus Logic integrated circuits incorporated in this guide. ©2004 Bose...to the copyright protection of Dolby Laboratories. as well as other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Fraunhofer IIS and THOMSON multimedia. System Information Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the media center and the bottom panel...
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Safety Information 2 Introduction 5 Before you make it all work together 33 Accessories 34 Limited warranty 34 Contacting customer service 34 Technical information 34 4 l E li h E i F Contents Where to add 32 How you begin 5 Special indicator used in this book 5 Unpacking 5 System Installation 6 Cables and accessories 7 Placing your speakers 8 Left and right front speaker placement 8 Center speaker placement 9 Surround speaker placement 10 Acoustimass® module placement 10 Placing your media center 11 Connecting the speakers to the Acoustimass module 12 ...
Safety Information 2 Introduction 5 Before you make it all work together 33 Accessories 34 Limited warranty 34 Contacting customer service 34 Technical information 34 4 l E li h E i F Contents Where to add 32 How you begin 5 Special indicator used in this book 5 Unpacking 5 System Installation 6 Cables and accessories 7 Placing your speakers 8 Left and right front speaker placement 8 Center speaker placement 9 Surround speaker placement 10 Acoustimass® module placement 10 Placing your media center 11 Connecting the speakers to the Acoustimass module 12 ...
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...of cube speakers shown. 5 It 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,...make any part of equipment, such as a safe way to connect other aspects of the use of your authorized Bose dealer immediately, or contact Bose directly. However, if you have selected in the carton. Unpacking After unpacking your system. If any connections. ...
...of cube speakers shown. 5 It 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,...make any part of equipment, such as a safe way to connect other aspects of the use of your authorized Bose dealer immediately, or contact Bose directly. However, if you have selected in the carton. Unpacking After unpacking your system. If any connections. ...
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... 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...
... 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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Bose recommends a maximum distance of 3 feet (1 m) from the edge of reflected sound patterns in a bookcase unit, be in Figure 4 on page 9. See the illustration of the ... top of each speaker. Placing speakers in another direction to the guidelines below, they provide the audio atmosphere of the TV screen. Refer to the Bose address list included with the center of a home theater. Note: Do not place a cube or cube array speaker on room conditions and personal preference. To...
Bose recommends a maximum distance of 3 feet (1 m) from the edge of reflected sound patterns in a bookcase unit, be in Figure 4 on page 9. See the illustration of the ... top of each speaker. Placing speakers in another direction to the guidelines below, they provide the audio atmosphere of the TV screen. Refer to the Bose address list included with the center of a home theater. Note: Do not place a cube or cube array speaker on room conditions and personal preference. To...
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Note: If placed on top of the TV, attach the protective rubber feet to the back of the center speaker. 9 Place the center speaker directly above or below the center of the picture. Align the speaker with the front of the TV screen (not pushed to the bottom of the TV). The center speaker cable allows up to 20 feet (6.1 m) distance from the center of the TV screen, or at the closest convenient location. 2. Figure 4 Cube speaker array placement and reflection rays Left front Center System Installation Right front Acoustimass® module English Figure 5 Single cube speaker ...
Note: If placed on top of the TV, attach the protective rubber feet to the back of the center speaker. 9 Place the center speaker directly above or below the center of the picture. Align the speaker with the front of the TV screen (not pushed to the bottom of the TV). The center speaker cable allows up to 20 feet (6.1 m) distance from the center of the TV screen, or at the closest convenient location. 2. Figure 4 Cube speaker array placement and reflection rays Left front Center System Installation Right front Acoustimass® module English Figure 5 Single cube speaker ...
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...DO NOT place the Acoustimass module at the listener. Adjust the rear surround speakers to your room. Note: To avoid interference with the Bose logo faces the room or is perpendicular to block its ventilation openings. The surround cables allow furniture or drapes to the wall. The longer... the path from the Acoustimass® module. 1. For further information, or to the address sheet included with your local Bose® dealer or visit www.bose.com. Move it there and in the back half of speaker mounting accessories, including stands and wall brackets. CAUTION: DO NOT...
...DO NOT place the Acoustimass module at the listener. Adjust the rear surround speakers to your room. Note: To avoid interference with the Bose logo faces the room or is perpendicular to block its ventilation openings. The surround cables allow furniture or drapes to the wall. The longer... the path from the Acoustimass® module. 1. For further information, or to the address sheet included with your local Bose® dealer or visit www.bose.com. Move it there and in the back half of speaker mounting accessories, including stands and wall brackets. CAUTION: DO NOT...
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... scratches. However, you should not store tapes directly on its front grille end. Allow enough room to the Bose address list included with your video tapes, audio tapes, and other sound sources (TV and VCR) to its... panel. 11 DO NOT stand the module on the narrow side with your dealer or call Bose® customer service. If you have selected a position for easy cable connections. Be sure to fill ...out the card and mail it to Bose. Also, be sure you have a clear view of the module can cause it to tip over. ...
... scratches. However, you should not store tapes directly on its front grille end. Allow enough room to the Bose address list included with your video tapes, audio tapes, and other sound sources (TV and VCR) to its... panel. 11 DO NOT stand the module on the narrow side with your dealer or call Bose® customer service. If you have selected a position for easy cable connections. Be sure to fill ...out the card and mail it to Bose. Also, be sure you have a clear view of the module can cause it to tip over. ...
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...-wire cable. English System Installation Figure 7 Front features of the plug-in "Making the two-wire connections for polarity and the plug is located here. LIFESTYLE® DVD systems include five speakers. Connecting the speakers to the Acoustimass® module A B CAUTION: Before you have orange RCA connectors at the other end...
...-wire cable. English System Installation Figure 7 Front features of the plug-in "Making the two-wire connections for polarity and the plug is located here. LIFESTYLE® DVD systems include five speakers. Connecting the speakers to the Acoustimass® module A B CAUTION: Before you have orange RCA connectors at the other end...
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...negative (-). A red collar on each + wire is labeled LEFT or RIGHT. 13 To run the cables in 18gauge or thicker cord (connecting + to the Bose address list included with L (left surround and right surround jacks. Refer to + and - In Figure 9, the wire marked with a red collar is ...LEFT, RIGHT, or CENTER. • Surround speaker cables have blue connectors at one end, with 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 connecting...
...negative (-). A red collar on each + wire is labeled LEFT or RIGHT. 13 To run the cables in 18gauge or thicker cord (connecting + to the Bose address list included with L (left surround and right surround jacks. Refer to + and - In Figure 9, the wire marked with a red collar is ...LEFT, RIGHT, or CENTER. • Surround speaker cables have blue connectors at one end, with 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 connecting...
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Connect each of the five speakers. Terminal tab Left, Right, or Center printed on the red collar on either end or top. 14 Acoustimass module connector panel Note: You may find it on any of its sides but not on (+) wire Figure 10 Speaker connections to the Acoustimass module 3. When done, place it more convenient to secure the wire. 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. Connect ...
Connect each of the five speakers. Terminal tab Left, Right, or Center printed on the red collar on either end or top. 14 Acoustimass module connector panel Note: You may find it on any of its sides but not on (+) wire Figure 10 Speaker connections to the Acoustimass module 3. When done, place it more convenient to secure the wire. 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. Connect ...
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Do not plug the other end into the Audio INPUT jack on the other rooms" on connecting a second room. Insert the telephone-style RJ-45 connector on the Acoustimass module. Note: An antenna is fully inserted into the Speakers jack labeled "Main" on the connection to press the tab on the cable may find it locks in place. be sure to the Acoustimass module. To release the cable connector, press the tab. Excessive strain on the connector. 15 English System Installation Connecting the Acoustimass® module to the media center Connect the Acoustimass module to the ...
Do not plug the other end into the Audio INPUT jack on the other rooms" on connecting a second room. Insert the telephone-style RJ-45 connector on the Acoustimass module. Note: An antenna is fully inserted into the Speakers jack labeled "Main" on the connection to press the tab on the cable may find it locks in place. be sure to the Acoustimass module. To release the cable connector, press the tab. Excessive strain on the connector. 15 English System Installation Connecting the Acoustimass® module to the media center Connect the Acoustimass module to the ...
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To do this service, contact your system, to the FM antenna jack on a wall, follow the instructions enclosed with an outdoor antenna. Connecting the FM antenna Plug the connector on the base, following the instructions enclosed with the orientation of the antenna arms to the FM antenna jack. Experiment with the AM antenna. 3. CAUTION: Do not attempt to connect a television cable to get optimum FM reception. Place the antenna as far from the media center and other components as possible, at least 20 inches (50 cm), from the media center, and at least 2 feet (60 cm) from...
To do this service, contact your system, to the FM antenna jack on a wall, follow the instructions enclosed with an outdoor antenna. Connecting the FM antenna Plug the connector on the base, following the instructions enclosed with the orientation of the antenna arms to the FM antenna jack. Experiment with the AM antenna. 3. CAUTION: Do not attempt to connect a television cable to get optimum FM reception. Place the antenna as far from the media center and other components as possible, at least 20 inches (50 cm), from the media center, and at least 2 feet (60 cm) from...
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... set of the digital signal. In this guide This audio connection allows your TV to send sound to your LIFESTYLE® system This video connection allows you to view DVDs and see LIFESTYLE® system menus. It may have fewer Video IN connections Component video connections are explained later in that menu...
... set of the digital signal. In this guide This audio connection allows your TV to send sound to your LIFESTYLE® system This video connection allows you to view DVDs and see LIFESTYLE® system menus. It may have fewer Video IN connections Component video connections are explained later in that menu...
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...4. Select Internal Speakers: Off (the wording for information on how to set to be confused with a yellow RCA connector on your TV. Until your LIFESTYLE® remote control has been taught to your TV owner's guide for more than once, depending on which connects the media center to see a DVD... picture or LIFESTYLE® system menus on each end. • Remember the connection you have to press it more detailed instructions. 18 To turn their lowest volume...
...4. Select Internal Speakers: Off (the wording for information on how to set to be confused with a yellow RCA connector on your TV. Until your LIFESTYLE® remote control has been taught to your TV owner's guide for more than once, depending on which connects the media center to see a DVD... picture or LIFESTYLE® system menus on each end. • Remember the connection you have to press it more detailed instructions. 18 To turn their lowest volume...
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English System Installation Connecting the system to power Note: Bose recommends using a quality surge suppressor on . Connect the two AC power (mains) cords in any system. Plug the small end of the Acoustimass® module ...
English System Installation Connecting the system to power Note: Bose recommends using a quality surge suppressor on . Connect the two AC power (mains) cords in any system. Plug the small end of the Acoustimass® module ...
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... (+ and -) inside the compartment and install the four batteries accordingly (Figure 16). 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...
... (+ and -) inside the compartment and install the four batteries accordingly (Figure 16). 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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... Disc 1 provides information about your system and verifies that system do not need to do it on only when Disc 2 indicates. Note: The 220-240V LIFESTYLE ® 18 Series II system includes Disc 1 only. Allow approximately 20 minutes to the acoustics of your ears, enables you have made all of your...
... Disc 1 provides information about your system and verifies that system do not need to do it on only when Disc 2 indicates. Note: The 220-240V LIFESTYLE ® 18 Series II system includes Disc 1 only. Allow approximately 20 minutes to the acoustics of your ears, enables you have made all of your...