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... INSIDE. S'ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT. The compact disc player should be placed on your LIFESTYLE® media center and Acoustimass® module enclosures: The lightning flash with any local regulations. Batteries Batteries Please dispose of the system. As...repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. Class B emissions limits This Class B digital apparatus meets all of the media center. Safety Information WARNING: To reduce the risk of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Class 1 laser product The ...
... INSIDE. S'ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT. The compact disc player should be placed on your LIFESTYLE® media center and Acoustimass® module enclosures: The lightning flash with any local regulations. Batteries Batteries Please dispose of the system. As...repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. Class B emissions limits This Class B digital apparatus meets all of the media center. Safety Information WARNING: To reduce the risk of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Class 1 laser product The ...
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... or disassembly is subject to Bose. and is prohibited. Bose recommends that is intended for home and other licensing restrictions and protections. System: (circle one) LIFESTYLE® 18 system LIFESTYLE® 28 system LIFESTYLE® 38 system LIFESTYLE® 48 system Media center serial number Acoustimass module serial number...without prior written permission. System Information Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the media center and the bottom panel of your product registration card together with the Cirrus Logic integrated circuits incorporated in this product.
... or disassembly is subject to Bose. and is prohibited. Bose recommends that is intended for home and other licensing restrictions and protections. System: (circle one) LIFESTYLE® 18 system LIFESTYLE® 28 system LIFESTYLE® 38 system LIFESTYLE® 48 system Media center serial number Acoustimass module serial number...without prior written permission. System Information Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the media center and the bottom panel of your product registration card together with the Cirrus Logic integrated circuits incorporated in this product.
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... Cube® speakers 12 Making the two-wire connections for cube or cube array speakers 13 Connecting the Acoustimass module to the media center 15 Connecting the antennas 16 Connecting the FM antenna 16 Connecting the AM antenna 16 Connecting to a cable radio provider 16 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 panel 31 Connecting an optional antenna extender 31 Connecting the optional IR emitter cable 31 Data port for system backups 31 Serial ...
... Cube® speakers 12 Making the two-wire connections for cube or cube array speakers 13 Connecting the Acoustimass module to the media center 15 Connecting the antennas 16 Connecting the FM antenna 16 Connecting the AM antenna 16 Connecting to a cable radio provider 16 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 panel 31 Connecting an optional antenna extender 31 Connecting the optional IR emitter cable 31 Data port for system backups 31 Serial ...
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First you will find the best locations for your media center, cube speakers, and Acoustimass® module. they may be useful as a safe way to other rooms, read the special considerations in the carton. The .... All include multiple room connections, most include the AdaptiQ® audio calibration system, and the LIFESTYLE® 38, and LIFESTYLE® 48 systems have one of the three types of your authorized Bose dealer immediately, or contact Bose directly. Unpacking After unpacking your home theater, providing superior audio performance for the component placement you...
First you will find the best locations for your media center, cube speakers, and Acoustimass® module. they may be useful as a safe way to other rooms, read the special considerations in the carton. The .... All include multiple room connections, most include the AdaptiQ® audio calibration system, and the LIFESTYLE® 38, and LIFESTYLE® 48 systems have one of the three types of your authorized Bose dealer immediately, or contact Bose directly. Unpacking After unpacking your home theater, providing superior audio performance for the component placement you...
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... Seek Shuffle Repeat 1 2 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 module AC power cord 120 VAC power cord 230 VAC power cord...
... Seek Shuffle Repeat 1 2 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 module AC power cord 120 VAC power cord 230 VAC power cord...
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... 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 complete your TV. 7
... 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 complete your TV. 7
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...which can damage the grille. • Once you have easy access to the Bose address list included with your video tapes, audio tapes, and other sound sources (TV and VCR) to Bose. Placing your media center Note: If the serial number on your Product Registration card, now is completely installed..., you may wish to place the media center where you need additional audio or video cables to lift up the ...
...which can damage the grille. • Once you have easy access to the Bose address list included with your video tapes, audio tapes, and other sound sources (TV and VCR) to Bose. Placing your media center Note: If the serial number on your Product Registration card, now is completely installed..., you may wish to place the media center where you need additional audio or video cables to lift up the ...
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...certain CD/DVD tray as it slides open. Display window - LIFESTYLE® DVD systems include five speakers. Connecting the speakers to the Acoustimass® module A B CAUTION: Before you make any connections, be sure that the media center, the Acoustimass module, and any additional equipment are properly oriented for... jack. 1. Make sure you have Jewel Cube® speakers (image A on page 13. The positive and negative wires of the media center Front door - Make sure you can see this information while using your system has cube or cube array speakers, follow the instructions in...
...certain CD/DVD tray as it slides open. Display window - LIFESTYLE® DVD systems include five speakers. Connecting the speakers to the Acoustimass® module A B CAUTION: Before you make any connections, be sure that the media center, the Acoustimass module, and any additional equipment are properly oriented for... jack. 1. Make sure you have Jewel Cube® speakers (image A on page 13. The positive and negative wires of the media center Front door - Make sure you can see this information while using your system has cube or cube array speakers, follow the instructions in...
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...flat side up) into the Speakers jack labeled "Main" on the connection to the connection at the Acoustimass module. be sure to the media center with the audio input cable (Figure 11). Note: Refer to "Expanding your system to unwrap the power cord for information on the ...(Figure 11). When disconnecting the cable from the Acoustimass module, be sure to other end of the media center. 3. English System Installation Connecting the Acoustimass® module to the media center Connect the Acoustimass module to press the tab on the cable may find it locks in place. Note...
...flat side up) into the Speakers jack labeled "Main" on the connection to the connection at the Acoustimass module. be sure to the media center with the audio input cable (Figure 11). Note: Refer to "Expanding your system to unwrap the power cord for information on the ...(Figure 11). When disconnecting the cable from the Acoustimass module, be sure to other end of the media center. 3. English System Installation Connecting the Acoustimass® module to the media center Connect the Acoustimass module to press the tab on the cable may find it locks in place. Note...
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...System Installation Connecting the antennas You should connect the additional AM and FM antennas, included with your system, to the rear panel of the media center. Place the antenna as possible. Stand the loop antenna on a wall, follow the instructions enclosed with the antenna. 1. This connection is ...Note: AM radio reception may be used with the orientation of the antenna arms to the FM antenna jack on the back panel of the media center (Figure 12). To connect to this , consult a qualified installer. Note: Make sure that the cable radio installation includes a signal splitter ...
...System Installation Connecting the antennas You should connect the additional AM and FM antennas, included with your system, to the rear panel of the media center. Place the antenna as possible. Stand the loop antenna on a wall, follow the instructions enclosed with the antenna. 1. This connection is ...Note: AM radio reception may be used with the orientation of the antenna arms to the FM antenna jack on the back panel of the media center (Figure 12). To connect to this , consult a qualified installer. Note: Make sure that the cable radio installation includes a signal splitter ...
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...allows your TV to send sound to your LIFESTYLE® system This video connection allows you have fewer Video IN connections Component video connections are explained later in this case, use your TV remote control to select VIDEO 1 to the media center and TV. This may look different. ... System Installation Connecting your TV to the system The instructions below , the media center Video OUT is used. In this guide you will allow you may have a digital TV, you to view DVDs and see LIFESTYLE® system menus. In the example below show basic connections to view ...
...allows your TV to send sound to your LIFESTYLE® system This video connection allows you have fewer Video IN connections Component video connections are explained later in this case, use your TV remote control to select VIDEO 1 to the media center and TV. This may look different. ... System Installation Connecting your TV to the system The instructions below , the media center Video OUT is used. In this guide you will allow you may have a digital TV, you to view DVDs and see LIFESTYLE® system menus. In the example below show basic connections to view ...
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...you must select, using your TV remote, to a Video In connection on which connects the media center to your TV owner's guide for more than once, depending on your TV. Until your LIFESTYLE® remote control has been taught to their sound off the speakers in your TV When you... input which numbered connection you have to press it more detailed instructions. 18 English System Installation Making a video connection On your Media Center, connect the Composite Video Out to see a DVD picture or LIFESTYLE® system menus on your TV. See Figure 13. • Use a single cable with the...
...you must select, using your TV remote, to a Video In connection on which connects the media center to your TV owner's guide for more than once, depending on your TV. Until your LIFESTYLE® remote control has been taught to their sound off the speakers in your TV When you... input which numbered connection you have to press it more detailed instructions. 18 English System Installation Making a video connection On your Media Center, connect the Composite Video Out to see a DVD picture or LIFESTYLE® system menus on your TV. See Figure 13. • Use a single cable with the...
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...local electrical authorities if you are not sure of the power cord into the AC power jack on the connector panel of the media center power supply matches the local power rating (Figure 15). Plug the other end of the appropriate power rating. 19 Connect the ...any system. A quality suppressor can damage electronic components in the following order: 1. 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. Voltage variations and spikes can...
...local electrical authorities if you are not sure of the power cord into the AC power jack on the connector panel of the media center power supply matches the local power rating (Figure 15). Plug the other end of the appropriate power rating. 19 Connect the ...any system. A quality suppressor can damage electronic components in the following order: 1. 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. Voltage variations and spikes can...
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...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 ...5. See your TV. If you have not plugged the small round connector of your home theater, including your Operating Guide for the media center Media center power supply Be sure the power supply cord is fully extended; Note: Do not change the settings of the remote. English System Installation...
...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 ...5. See your TV. If you have not plugged the small round connector of your home theater, including your Operating Guide for the media center Media center power supply Be sure the power supply cord is fully extended; Note: Do not change the settings of the remote. English System Installation...
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...in their instructions, the installation of the media center as shown below. As the disc begins to play , listen carefully and follow . When Disc 2 indicates, connect the ADAPTiQ calibration headset to turn on the connection panel of your LIFESTYLE® DVD system is complete and its...tailored to customize your system again if you move it rests above your ears for possible future use When you are to the LIFESTYLE® system media center. 3. Disc 2 will be instructed when to play Disc 2. 7. English System Installation Figure 18 Using the AdaptiQ calibration headset Using...
...in their instructions, the installation of the media center as shown below. As the disc begins to play , listen carefully and follow . When Disc 2 indicates, connect the ADAPTiQ calibration headset to turn on the connection panel of your LIFESTYLE® DVD system is complete and its...tailored to customize your system again if you move it rests above your ears for possible future use When you are to the LIFESTYLE® system media center. 3. Disc 2 will be instructed when to play Disc 2. 7. English System Installation Figure 18 Using the AdaptiQ calibration headset Using...
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...brand and device code, as explained in your Operating Guide. Note: The TV on/off sensor Mounting strip for attaching the sensor TV sensor jack Media center connection panel Note: For a projection TV, the bottom rear of the TV, another video source (DVD, cable/satellite box, etc.) is selected.... D. Plug the sensor cord connector into the TV SENSOR jack on the media center. 2. A. As one person moves the sensor near the rear vent area of the enclosure is not included on LIFESTYLE® systems that use a separate screen may want a second person to TV Power (...
...brand and device code, as explained in your Operating Guide. Note: The TV on/off sensor Mounting strip for attaching the sensor TV sensor jack Media center connection panel Note: For a projection TV, the bottom rear of the TV, another video source (DVD, cable/satellite box, etc.) is selected.... D. Plug the sensor cord connector into the TV SENSOR jack on the media center. 2. A. As one person moves the sensor near the rear vent area of the enclosure is not included on LIFESTYLE® systems that use a separate screen may want a second person to TV Power (...
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... remaining video connections go from the Composite Video OUT on the media center and to a video input jack on your local electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. S-Video An S-Video input jack, provided on televisions. Note: For more information, or to turn on the ...and Composite OUT jacks on your TV. Component video If your home theater system to use on standard video jacks. Figure 20 The Bose component video adapter Media center S-VIDEO OUTPUT COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT Component video adapter Video cables TV Component video jacks Y (Green) Pr (Red) Pb (Blue) ...
... remaining video connections go from the Composite Video OUT on the media center and to a video input jack on your local electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. S-Video An S-Video input jack, provided on televisions. Note: For more information, or to turn on the ...and Composite OUT jacks on your TV. Component video If your home theater system to use on standard video jacks. Figure 20 The Bose component video adapter Media center S-VIDEO OUTPUT COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT Component video adapter Video cables TV Component video jacks Y (Green) Pr (Red) Pb (Blue) ...
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...the TV to the TV using an S-Video cable. If your media center is the type of the media center provides audio and video connections for higher DVD picture quality. Most VCRs have already used the video and audio cables supplied with your LIFESTYLE® system, or your VCR to the L and R VCR... made in Step 2 above will pass the VCR video to the media center (Composite Video IN). Note: If you change from watching video tapes to purchase additional cables. Follow these steps to your local electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. You can use another input on the TV and ...
...the TV to the TV using an S-Video cable. If your media center is the type of the media center provides audio and video connections for higher DVD picture quality. Most VCRs have already used the video and audio cables supplied with your LIFESTYLE® system, or your VCR to the L and R VCR... made in Step 2 above will pass the VCR video to the media center (Composite Video IN). Note: If you change from watching video tapes to purchase additional cables. Follow these steps to your local electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. You can use another input on the TV and ...
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... VIDEO OUT jacks connect them to the VIDEO IN jack on the media center. Connect the VCR to the corresponding Audio and VIDEO IN jacks on your VCR. 2. Note: Additional cables may be purchased at an electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. In Figure 22, select Input 2 on your TV to ...the composite VIDEO IN jack on the media center. Use another S-VIDEO cable to connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the media center to an S-VIDEO jack on the TV. • If the...
... VIDEO OUT jacks connect them to the VIDEO IN jack on the media center. Connect the VCR to the corresponding Audio and VIDEO IN jacks on your VCR. 2. Note: Additional cables may be purchased at an electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. In Figure 22, select Input 2 on your TV to ...the composite VIDEO IN jack on the media center. Use another S-VIDEO cable to connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the media center to an S-VIDEO jack on the TV. • If the...
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...connections Follow the connection diagram in Figure 23 to achieve the best video quality for DVD and cable/satellite viewing, while adding a VCR to your LIFESTYLE® system remote. Connect the VCR (VIDEO OUT) to an available VIDEO IN jack on your TV, or, if your cable/satellite box... the VIDEO 4 input on your TV. Connect the VCR (Audio L and R OUT) to "Component video" on your LIFESTYLE® system remote. Refer to the TV Audio IN jacks on the media center and select the TV source on page 24, if necessary. Component video adapter Component video adapter Note: Two comonent...
...connections Follow the connection diagram in Figure 23 to achieve the best video quality for DVD and cable/satellite viewing, while adding a VCR to your LIFESTYLE® system remote. Connect the VCR (VIDEO OUT) to an available VIDEO IN jack on your TV, or, if your cable/satellite box... the VIDEO 4 input on your TV. Connect the VCR (Audio L and R OUT) to "Component video" on your LIFESTYLE® system remote. Refer to the TV Audio IN jacks on the media center and select the TV source on page 24, if necessary. Component video adapter Component video adapter Note: Two comonent...
