Installation guide
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... your 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... offers information on these pages show the components of several LIFESTYLE® DVD entertainment systems. Your system will set the system up the system and optimize its sound for your purchase of a Bose® LIFESTYLE® DVD home entertainment system. Special indicator used in this...
... your 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... offers information on these pages show the components of several LIFESTYLE® DVD entertainment systems. Your system will set the system up the system and optimize its sound for your purchase of a Bose® LIFESTYLE® DVD home entertainment system. Special indicator used in this...
Installation guide
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...the audio atmosphere of the TV screen. You may wish to move, particularly on top of the sound. 8 Refer to the Bose address list included with your speakers according to the bottom of that the sound does not become too separated from the edge of 3 feet (1 m) from the picture.... Bose recommends a maximum distance of the TV screen so that speaker. Figure 3 Recommended speaker locations Left front Center Right front Left...
...the audio atmosphere of the TV screen. You may wish to move, particularly on top of the sound. 8 Refer to the Bose address list included with your speakers according to the bottom of that the sound does not become too separated from the edge of 3 feet (1 m) from the picture.... Bose recommends a maximum distance of the TV screen so that speaker. Figure 3 Recommended speaker locations Left front Center Right front Left...
Installation guide
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... placement and reflection rays Left surround Left front Center Right surround Right front Acoustimass module Left surround Right surround Center speaker placement The center speaker sound should seem to come directly from the Acoustimass module. 1. The center speaker cable allows up to the back of the TV screen, or at the...
... placement and reflection rays Left surround Left front Center Right surround Right front Acoustimass module Left surround Right surround Center speaker placement The center speaker sound should seem to come directly from the Acoustimass module. 1. The center speaker cable allows up to the back of the TV screen, or at the...
Installation guide
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... least 18 inches (45 cm) from the speaker to record it further if you may want to reflect sound off one or more surfaces. To contact Bose, refer to the address sheet included with the Bose logo faces the room or is a good time to your room. For further information, or to Figure... 4). CAUTION: DO NOT BLOCK the slots on page 3 of the sound source. Move it there and in the space provided...
... least 18 inches (45 cm) from the speaker to record it further if you may want to reflect sound off one or more surfaces. To contact Bose, refer to the address sheet included with the Bose logo faces the room or is a good time to your room. For further information, or to Figure... 4). CAUTION: DO NOT BLOCK the slots on page 3 of the sound source. Move it there and in the space provided...
Installation guide
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... module is very important if you need additional audio or video cables to connect your components, see your video tapes, audio tapes, and other sound sources (TV and VCR) to allow for the module, place the four self-adhesive rubber feet near the Acoustimass module. If you want to...length of the audio input cable). Allow enough room to record it on page 3 of this guide. BEST For best ventilation, stand it to Bose. ALTERNATE Or, place it to tip over. Ventilation openings DO NOT stand the module on its slightly curved back end, which can damage the grille...
... module is very important if you need additional audio or video cables to connect your components, see your video tapes, audio tapes, and other sound sources (TV and VCR) to allow for the module, place the four self-adhesive rubber feet near the Acoustimass module. If you want to...length of the audio input cable). Allow enough room to record it on page 3 of this guide. BEST For best ventilation, stand it to Bose. ALTERNATE Or, place it to tip over. Ventilation openings DO NOT stand the module on its slightly curved back end, which can damage the grille...
Installation guide
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Note: On the TV, be a single coaxial cable with the digital, to prevent a loss of sound caused by any temporary degradation of the digital signal. In the example below show basic connections to the media center and TV. It may either ... for connecting additional components to your system. This may have a digital TV, you to view DVDs and see LIFESTYLE® system menus. In this guide This audio connection allows your TV to send sound to the Audio IN TV L and R on the rear panel of connections will find other options for fixed...
Note: On the TV, be a single coaxial cable with the digital, to prevent a loss of sound caused by any temporary degradation of the digital signal. In the example below show basic connections to the media center and TV. It may either ... for connecting additional components to your system. This may have a digital TV, you to view DVDs and see LIFESTYLE® system menus. In this guide This audio connection allows your TV to send sound to the Audio IN TV L and R on the rear panel of connections will find other options for fixed...
Installation guide
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... and Fixed, choose Fixed. 4. Until your LIFESTYLE® remote control has been taught to TV sound through your LIFESTYLE® system, the speakers in your TV should be turned off : 1. Selecting the proper TV video input To view the DVDs and LIFESTYLE® system menus on your TV, you ... the TV input button. If you have to press it more detailed instructions. 18 It may vary slightly). 3. To turn their sound off or set the LIFESTYLE® remote to control the TV. English System Installation Making a video connection On your Media Center, connect the Composite Video Out ...
... and Fixed, choose Fixed. 4. Until your LIFESTYLE® remote control has been taught to TV sound through your LIFESTYLE® system, the speakers in your TV should be turned off : 1. Selecting the proper TV video input To view the DVDs and LIFESTYLE® system menus on your TV, you ... the TV input button. If you have to press it more detailed instructions. 18 It may vary slightly). 3. To turn their sound off or set the LIFESTYLE® remote to control the TV. English System Installation Making a video connection On your Media Center, connect the Composite Video Out ...
Installation guide
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...when the acoustic measurements will not disturb anyone. You may want to do not need to complete the process. Note: The 220-240V LIFESTYLE ® 18 Series II system includes Disc 1 only. English System Installation Finishing the basic installation Your system comes with two compact discs... that your speakers are connected correctly. • Setup Disc 2 leads you through the ADAPTiQ audio calibration process, which tailors the sound of your LIFESTYLE® system and your speaker placement to take acoustic measurements during the process. Play both discs when everything is in place and ...
...when the acoustic measurements will not disturb anyone. You may want to do not need to complete the process. Note: The 220-240V LIFESTYLE ® 18 Series II system includes Disc 1 only. English System Installation Finishing the basic installation Your system comes with two compact discs... that your speakers are connected correctly. • Setup Disc 2 leads you through the ADAPTiQ audio calibration process, which tailors the sound of your LIFESTYLE® system and your speaker placement to take acoustic measurements during the process. Play both discs when everything is in place and ...
Installation guide
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... jack on the media center. English Reference Connecting your TV (or the TV input to which you directly connected the VCR) and select the VCR sound source. Connect a VCR to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the media center. 2. If the cable/satellite box has an S-VIDEO OUT jack, connect it to... the VIDEO IN jack on the media center. Note: Additional cables may be purchased at an electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. To watch cable/satellite programs. Select the CBL/SAT sound source. Figure 22 Set top box and VCR Cable TV, satellite, or antenna cable If the CBL/SAT box...
... jack on the media center. English Reference Connecting your TV (or the TV input to which you directly connected the VCR) and select the VCR sound source. Connect a VCR to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the media center. 2. If the cable/satellite box has an S-VIDEO OUT jack, connect it to... the VIDEO IN jack on the media center. Note: Additional cables may be purchased at an electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. To watch cable/satellite programs. Select the CBL/SAT sound source. Figure 22 Set top box and VCR Cable TV, satellite, or antenna cable If the CBL/SAT box...
Installation guide
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...system. 32 Or, to contact Bose directly, refer to take advantage of speakers on and off. • Appropriate LIFESTYLE® system cables to different rooms throughout your house...even outdoors. To adapt legacy (pre-existing) Bose products for this purpose, you want sound reproduced in your Operating Guide.... The cable allows you to the address list provided with sound" in just one pair the number of Bose® speakers and systems, using a Bose product you already own, if you need : • Another LIFESTYLE® system remote control to adjust the volume and turn the ...
...system. 32 Or, to contact Bose directly, refer to take advantage of speakers on and off. • Appropriate LIFESTYLE® system cables to different rooms throughout your house...even outdoors. To adapt legacy (pre-existing) Bose products for this purpose, you want sound reproduced in your Operating Guide.... The cable allows you to the address list provided with sound" in just one pair the number of Bose® speakers and systems, using a Bose product you already own, if you need : • Another LIFESTYLE® system remote control to adjust the volume and turn the ...
Bose® link AL8 homewide wireless audio link - Owner's guide
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... Español Français SETUP Figure 5 Connection to a Bose link amplifier, as appropriate. 2. AC Power Status LED Bose link Output jack Receiver Bose® link OUTPUT LIFESTYLE® SA-3 amplifier Bose link A cable Bose link Input jack 3. Insert the adapter cable RCA connectors into the Audio...its own volume and on the receiver. 2. You can use non-Bose products in the following ways: • A tuner/receiver as a sound source connected to the transmitter or in the carton. For Bose contact information, refer to the address sheet included in an expansion room...
... Español Français SETUP Figure 5 Connection to a Bose link amplifier, as appropriate. 2. AC Power Status LED Bose link Output jack Receiver Bose® link OUTPUT LIFESTYLE® SA-3 amplifier Bose link A cable Bose link Input jack 3. Insert the adapter cable RCA connectors into the Audio...its own volume and on the receiver. 2. You can use non-Bose products in the following ways: • A tuner/receiver as a sound source connected to the transmitter or in the carton. For Bose contact information, refer to the address sheet included in an expansion room...
Bose® link AL8 homewide wireless audio link - Owner's guide
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... Source Product Audio Output L R Français Español English Expansion Room Product Audio Input L R Transmitter Bose® link INPUT Receiver Bose® link OUTPUT Adapter cable Adapter cable 3. Insert the small plug on the meaning of the different Status LED lights, refer .... • Use the volume control on page 10. 8 To control volume when a non-Bose product is the sound source: • There is connected to select audio from the LIFESTYLE® system in the main room. • Use the product remote or console control for transmitter Solid...
... Source Product Audio Output L R Français Español English Expansion Room Product Audio Input L R Transmitter Bose® link INPUT Receiver Bose® link OUTPUT Adapter cable Adapter cable 3. Insert the small plug on the meaning of the different Status LED lights, refer .... • Use the volume control on page 10. 8 To control volume when a non-Bose product is the sound source: • There is connected to select audio from the LIFESTYLE® system in the main room. • Use the product remote or console control for transmitter Solid...
Bose® link AL8 homewide wireless audio link - Owner's guide
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Troubleshooting Problem What to do No sound • For both so the transmission path between the two parts. For details, refer to alleviate the problem. the audio source is set on the Bose link remote control or PERSONAL® music center II to match the room codes ... match the house code of the LIFESTYLE® system in the carton. the room code is plugged in a more open area. Interference from a • Reposition the transmitter so it is set identically. Français Español English REFERENCE Accessories Bose offers additional receivers as well as...
Troubleshooting Problem What to do No sound • For both so the transmission path between the two parts. For details, refer to alleviate the problem. the audio source is set on the Bose link remote control or PERSONAL® music center II to match the room codes ... match the house code of the LIFESTYLE® system in the carton. the room code is plugged in a more open area. Interference from a • Reposition the transmitter so it is set identically. Français Español English REFERENCE Accessories Bose offers additional receivers as well as...
Bose® link AL8 homewide wireless audio link - Owner's guide
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... power Approx. 300mW peak Dimensions Transmitter: 3"H x 6"W x 6"D (7.6 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm) Receiver: 3"H x 6"W x 6"D (7.6 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm) Weight Transmitter: 1 lb (0.5 kg) Receiver: 1 lb (0.5 kg) 11 Unexpected sound from your LIFESTYLE® system and Bose link remote controls. Limited warranty This system is not coming from the media center Change the house code settings in both the transmitter...
... power Approx. 300mW peak Dimensions Transmitter: 3"H x 6"W x 6"D (7.6 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm) Receiver: 3"H x 6"W x 6"D (7.6 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm) Weight Transmitter: 1 lb (0.5 kg) Receiver: 1 lb (0.5 kg) 11 Unexpected sound from your LIFESTYLE® system and Bose link remote controls. Limited warranty This system is not coming from the media center Change the house code settings in both the transmitter...
Lifestyle® VS-2 video enhancer - Owner's guide
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...an HDMI cable). Yes Allows the Settings menu for HDMI connections) Possible Settings (Factory/default settings in bold type) Bose 5.1 ..........Allows you to a 4:3 TV. The LIFESTYLE® system speakers are silent. 17 English Operating Information New System menu items When the VS-2 is connected to your... video source to appear only on TV No Tells your LIFESTYLE® system that it is connected to hear 5.1-channel surround sound from your TV. Removes video from your TV screen when switching from your LIFESTYLE® system that it is CBL•SAT or VCR...
...an HDMI cable). Yes Allows the Settings menu for HDMI connections) Possible Settings (Factory/default settings in bold type) Bose 5.1 ..........Allows you to a 4:3 TV. The LIFESTYLE® system speakers are silent. 17 English Operating Information New System menu items When the VS-2 is connected to your... video source to appear only on TV No Tells your LIFESTYLE® system that it is connected to hear 5.1-channel surround sound from your TV. Removes video from your TV screen when switching from your LIFESTYLE® system that it is CBL•SAT or VCR...
SL2 wireless surround link - Owner's guide
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... all packing materials, which provide the most secure way to use it. For Bose contact information, refer to the back of the parts shown (Figure 1). Running cable from your authorized Bose dealer immediately. If any part appears damaged, do not attempt to transport the product... audio signals, complete with different product versions or in the carton. Notify Bose or your LIFESTYLE® system or powered Acoustimass® system. It provides a simple and convenient means to enjoy the surround sound from the front to the address sheet included in different countries. 120 VAC...
... all packing materials, which provide the most secure way to use it. For Bose contact information, refer to the back of the parts shown (Figure 1). Running cable from your authorized Bose dealer immediately. If any part appears damaged, do not attempt to transport the product... audio signals, complete with different product versions or in the carton. Notify Bose or your LIFESTYLE® system or powered Acoustimass® system. It provides a simple and convenient means to enjoy the surround sound from the front to the address sheet included in different countries. 120 VAC...
SL2 wireless surround link - Owner's guide
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...; system with the SL2 Wireless Surround Link, the current default switch setting is provided with your LIFESTYLE® system, helps ensure the most accurate sound from view if you like. This allows you to allow for your surround speakers. It, too, should be helpful. Position the transmitter/receiver pair: • ...
...; system with the SL2 Wireless Surround Link, the current default switch setting is provided with your LIFESTYLE® system, helps ensure the most accurate sound from view if you like. This allows you to allow for your surround speakers. It, too, should be helpful. Position the transmitter/receiver pair: • ...
SL2 wireless surround link - Owner's guide
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... owner's guide provided with your surround speakers, refer to the green jack labeled LR. 2. To make connections to your speakers. For details on page 8. Surround sound speakers Status LED SL2 receiver AC power outlet Receiver power cord Surround speaker cables Receiver power pack When this power supply is placed on the...
... owner's guide provided with your surround speakers, refer to the green jack labeled LR. 2. To make connections to your speakers. For details on page 8. Surround sound speakers Status LED SL2 receiver AC power outlet Receiver power cord Surround speaker cables Receiver power pack When this power supply is placed on the...
SL2 wireless surround link - Owner's guide
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...button on the phone (if one is playing and the program selected includes surround sound audio. • Check to be inserted securely in your room or other , which can cause a short circuit. No sound or intermittent sound • Make sure the audio source is provided) to choose a different ...possible obstruction to ventilation and reposition the unit upright with a wireless (5.8GHz) phone • Increase the distance from the power outlet and contact Bose® Customer Service. Make sure the connections are secure and the cable wires are no less than 61/2 feet (2 meters) and no more...
...button on the phone (if one is playing and the program selected includes surround sound audio. • Check to be inserted securely in your room or other , which can cause a short circuit. No sound or intermittent sound • Make sure the audio source is provided) to choose a different ...possible obstruction to ventilation and reposition the unit upright with a wireless (5.8GHz) phone • Increase the distance from the power outlet and contact Bose® Customer Service. Make sure the connections are secure and the cable wires are no less than 61/2 feet (2 meters) and no more...
Operating guide
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...change the settings 35 Tuner setting options (FM or AM radio 36 CD setting options 36 Stored CDs setting options 37 DVD setting options 38 TV setting options (for VCR, CBL-SAT, and AUX 39 Using System Menus 40 Making system adjustments 40 How to see the ...house code settings 51 Other switches 52 For a Bose® link remote in another room 52 Setting up a second room with sound 52 Bose® link compatible products simplify your decisions 53 Bose® link remote switch settings 53 Taking care of your LIFESTYLE® system 54 Troubleshooting 55 Contacting customer service...
...change the settings 35 Tuner setting options (FM or AM radio 36 CD setting options 36 Stored CDs setting options 37 DVD setting options 38 TV setting options (for VCR, CBL-SAT, and AUX 39 Using System Menus 40 Making system adjustments 40 How to see the ...house code settings 51 Other switches 52 For a Bose® link remote in another room 52 Setting up a second room with sound 52 Bose® link compatible products simplify your decisions 53 Bose® link remote switch settings 53 Taking care of your LIFESTYLE® system 54 Troubleshooting 55 Contacting customer service...