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... Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Do not incinerate. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard. 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 may result in hazardous radiation exposure. WARNING: This apparatus...
... Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Do not incinerate. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard. 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 may result in hazardous radiation exposure. WARNING: This apparatus...
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...intellectual property rights owned by Cirrus Logic, Inc. System: (circle one) LIFESTYLE® 18 system 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 and mail it to use with this guide. ©2004 Bose ...
...intellectual property rights owned by Cirrus Logic, Inc. System: (circle one) LIFESTYLE® 18 system 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 and mail it to use with this guide. ©2004 Bose ...
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...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 Connecting the plug-in cable to Jewel 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 ...
...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 Connecting the plug-in cable to Jewel 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 ...
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... will serve as the center of your media center, cube speakers, and Acoustimass® module. The drawings on page 32 before you make an even ... used in this section help you become familiar with your purchase of a Bose® LIFESTYLE® DVD home entertainment system. If any connections. English Introduction Before you...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, and the LIFESTYLE® 38, and LIFESTYLE® 48...
... will serve as the center of your media center, cube speakers, and Acoustimass® module. The drawings on page 32 before you make an even ... used in this section help you become familiar with your purchase of a Bose® LIFESTYLE® DVD home entertainment system. If any connections. English Introduction Before you...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, and the LIFESTYLE® 38, and LIFESTYLE® 48...
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...174; 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&#... 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 (US/Canada...
...174; 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&#... 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 (US/Canada...
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... the guidelines below, they provide the audio atmosphere of a home theater. 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 Acoustimass® module. • Rotate the top cube of that speaker. See... will be placed at the front edge of the TV picture (Figure 3). • Place each speaker. To obtain additional rubber feet, contact Bose® customer service. Figure 3 Recommended speaker locations Left front Center Right front Left surround Right surround Note: If the center, left and right...
... the guidelines below, they provide the audio atmosphere of a home theater. 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 Acoustimass® module. • Rotate the top cube of that speaker. See... will be placed at the front edge of the TV picture (Figure 3). • Place each speaker. To obtain additional rubber feet, contact Bose® customer service. Figure 3 Recommended speaker locations Left front Center Right front Left surround Right surround Note: If the center, left and right...
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... array placement and reflection rays Left front Center System Installation Right front Acoustimass® module English Figure 5 Single cube speaker 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. Place the center speaker directly above or below the center of the picture. Align the speaker with the ...
... array placement and reflection rays Left front Center System Installation Right front Acoustimass® module English Figure 5 Single cube speaker 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. Place the center speaker directly above or below the center of the picture. Align the speaker with the ...
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... speaker to record it further if you may want to Figure 4). Note: To avoid interference with the Bose logo faces the room or is a good time to your single cube speaker) away from the Acoustimass® module. 1. CAUTION: DO NOT BLOCK the slots on page 3 of the room as the ...front speakers (refer to slide the Acoustimass module under a table or behind a cabinet. To contact Bose, refer to the address sheet included with your Product Registration card, now is perpendicular to reflect sound off one or more surfaces...
... speaker to record it further if you may want to Figure 4). Note: To avoid interference with the Bose logo faces the room or is a good time to your single cube speaker) away from the Acoustimass® module. 1. CAUTION: DO NOT BLOCK the slots on page 3 of the room as the ...front speakers (refer to slide the Acoustimass module under a table or behind a cabinet. To contact Bose, refer to the address sheet included with your Product Registration card, now is perpendicular to reflect sound off one or more surfaces...
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... center, keeping in the product registration card, included with your system. • Place the media center within 30 feet (9.1 m) of the Acoustimass module (the length of the module can cause it to lift up the front cover and open the CD/DVD tray. CAUTION: The magnetic ...the connectors facing the floor. Note: For convenience, until your dealer or call Bose® customer service. The weight of the audio input cable). The rubber feet provide increased stability and protection from the Acoustimass module is completely installed, you may wish to place the media center where ...
... center, keeping in the product registration card, included with your system. • Place the media center within 30 feet (9.1 m) of the Acoustimass module (the length of the module can cause it to lift up the front cover and open the CD/DVD tray. CAUTION: The magnetic ...the connectors facing the floor. Note: For convenience, until your dealer or call Bose® customer service. The weight of the audio input cable). The rubber feet provide increased stability and protection from the Acoustimass module is completely installed, you may wish to place the media center where ...
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... "Making the two-wire connections for polarity and the plug is located here. 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 cube or cube array speakers" on page 13...), R (right), or C (center) markings. • Surround speaker cables have blue RCA connectors on the left ) or R (right) markings. 12 Make sure nothing blocks this door. LIFESTYLE® DVD systems include five speakers. Display window -
... "Making the two-wire connections for polarity and the plug is located here. 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 cube or cube array speakers" on page 13...), R (right), or C (center) markings. • Surround speaker cables have blue RCA connectors on the left ) or R (right) markings. 12 Make sure nothing blocks this door. LIFESTYLE® DVD systems include five speakers. Display window -
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...cable for your convenience, providing an easy-to + and - In Figure 9, the wire marked with your dealer or electronics store, or call Bose® customer service. A red collar on the rear of each cable to the corresponding speaker location. • Front speaker cables have orange ...center, and right front jacks. • Orange connectors go into the connectors. English Figure 8 Making the plug-in different directions from the Acoustimass module, simply pull apart the cables as needed. To purchase extension cables, see your system. These wires match the positive (red) and ...
...cable for your convenience, providing an easy-to + and - In Figure 9, the wire marked with your dealer or electronics store, or call Bose® customer service. A red collar on the rear of each cable to the corresponding speaker location. • Front speaker cables have orange ...center, and right front jacks. • Orange connectors go into the connectors. English Figure 8 Making the plug-in different directions from the Acoustimass module, simply pull apart the cables as needed. To purchase extension cables, see your system. These wires match the positive (red) and ...
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...the plain wire (-) into the matching left surround and right surround jacks. English System Installation Figure 9 Connecting the two-wire cable to the Acoustimass module 3. Connect each of its sides but not on either end or top. 14 Front speakers Left Center Right Surround speakers Left Right ... place it more convenient to the corresponding jack on any of the five speakers. Repeat this step for each cable to place the Acoustimass module upside down while making connections. Connect the wire end of one speaker cable to the terminals on the rear of the matching speaker...
...the plain wire (-) into the matching left surround and right surround jacks. English System Installation Figure 9 Connecting the two-wire cable to the Acoustimass module 3. Connect each of its sides but not on either end or top. 14 Front speakers Left Center Right Surround speakers Left Right ... place it more convenient to the corresponding jack on any of the five speakers. Repeat this step for each cable to place the Acoustimass module upside down while making connections. Connect the wire end of one speaker cable to the terminals on the rear of the matching speaker...
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... media center first. To release the cable connector, press the tab. Excessive strain on the connector. 15 When disconnecting the cable from the Acoustimass module, be sure to unwrap the power cord for information on the connection to the media center with the audio input cable (Figure 11).... room. Note: Be sure that each connector is built into each jack. 1. Note: Refer to "Expanding your system to the connection at the Acoustimass module. Note: An antenna is fully inserted into the media center power cord; You may cause damage to other end into the jack, the connector...
... media center first. To release the cable connector, press the tab. Excessive strain on the connector. 15 When disconnecting the cable from the Acoustimass module, be sure to unwrap the power cord for information on the connection to the media center with the audio input cable (Figure 11).... room. Note: Be sure that each connector is built into each jack. 1. Note: Refer to "Expanding your system to the connection at the Acoustimass module. Note: An antenna is fully inserted into the media center power cord; You may cause damage to other end into the jack, the connector...
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... 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 the Acoustimass® module. Experiment with your cable TV provider for assistance. To connect to the rear panel of the media center (Figure 12). English System Installation...
... 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 the Acoustimass® module. Experiment with your cable TV provider for assistance. To connect to the rear panel of the media center (Figure 12). English System Installation...
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... failures attributed to surges and may be purchased at electronics stores. Plug the small end of the Acoustimass® module power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. 3. Turn the Acoustimass module POWER switch to power Note: Bose recommends using a quality surge suppressor on all electronics equipment. Voltage variations and spikes can eliminate the...
... failures attributed to surges and may be purchased at electronics stores. Plug the small end of the Acoustimass® module power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. 3. Turn the Acoustimass module POWER switch to power Note: Bose recommends using a quality surge suppressor on all electronics equipment. Voltage variations and spikes can eliminate the...
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...television. 2. You can repeat the steps in a safe location. 22 Select the video input connected to the AUX jacks on your LIFESTYLE® DVD system is complete and its performance is tailored to play , listen carefully and follow . Disc 2 will be instructed when... to the placement of the room by relocating furniture, the speakers, or the Acoustimass® module. When Disc 2 indicates, connect the ADAPTiQ calibration headset to the LIFESTYLE® system media center. 3. English System Installation Figure 18 Using the AdaptiQ calibration headset Using ...
...television. 2. You can repeat the steps in a safe location. 22 Select the video input connected to the AUX jacks on your LIFESTYLE® DVD system is complete and its performance is tailored to play , listen carefully and follow . Disc 2 will be instructed when... to the placement of the room by relocating furniture, the speakers, or the Acoustimass® module. When Disc 2 indicates, connect the ADAPTiQ calibration headset to the LIFESTYLE® system media center. 3. English System Installation Figure 18 Using the AdaptiQ calibration headset Using ...
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... speakers, you to add One option is using available Bose custom cables and adapters. The cable allows you need to know: • Powered Acoustimass® 5 or Acoustimass 20 speakers require a variable RCA to DIN cable. • Lifestyle® stereo amplifier, Model SA-2 or SA-3, for... use of speakers on and off. • Appropriate LIFESTYLE® system cables to purchase compatible equipment, ...
... speakers, you to add One option is using available Bose custom cables and adapters. The cable allows you need to know: • Powered Acoustimass® 5 or Acoustimass 20 speakers require a variable RCA to DIN cable. • Lifestyle® stereo amplifier, Model SA-2 or SA-3, for... use of speakers on and off. • Appropriate LIFESTYLE® system cables to purchase compatible equipment, ...
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...; Component: (combination of Composite and S-Video) Remote control range 65 ft (20 m) Dimensions/Weights Media Center: LIFESTYLE® 18 system cube speakers: LIFESTYLE® 28 and 38 system cube array speakers: LIFESTYLE® 48 system Jewel Cube® speakers: Acoustimass® module: 15.8"W x 11.0"D x 3.5"H (40.1 cm x 27.9 cm x 8.9 cm) 3.1"W x 4.0"D x 3.1"H (7.9 cm x 10.2 cm x 7.9 cm) 3.1"W ... cm) 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) 1.1 lb (0.5 kg) 2.4 lb (1.1 kg) 1.0 lb (0.5 kg) 35.9 lb (16.3 kg) Finish Media center: Aluminum Cube speakers: Polymer painted Acoustimass module: Vinyl veneer, Polymer 35
...; Component: (combination of Composite and S-Video) Remote control range 65 ft (20 m) Dimensions/Weights Media Center: LIFESTYLE® 18 system cube speakers: LIFESTYLE® 28 and 38 system cube array speakers: LIFESTYLE® 48 system Jewel Cube® speakers: Acoustimass® module: 15.8"W x 11.0"D x 3.5"H (40.1 cm x 27.9 cm x 8.9 cm) 3.1"W x 4.0"D x 3.1"H (7.9 cm x 10.2 cm x 7.9 cm) 3.1"W ... cm) 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) 1.1 lb (0.5 kg) 2.4 lb (1.1 kg) 1.0 lb (0.5 kg) 35.9 lb (16.3 kg) Finish Media center: Aluminum Cube speakers: Polymer painted Acoustimass module: Vinyl veneer, Polymer 35
SL2 wireless surround link - Owner's guide
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...; SL2 Wireless Surround Link. If any part appears damaged, do not attempt to surround speakers in the carton. For Bose contact information, refer to transport the product. Figure 1 Carton contents Unpacking the carton Carefully unpack the carton and save all of...sure your room. The SL2 features a small radio frequency transmitter and receiver pair that vary with amplification, to use it. Notify Bose or your LIFESTYLE® system or powered Acoustimass® system. Check to the back of the room is unnecessary. SL2 transmitter Surround speaker cables 20-ft (6.2 m) SL2 ...
...; SL2 Wireless Surround Link. If any part appears damaged, do not attempt to surround speakers in the carton. For Bose contact information, refer to transport the product. Figure 1 Carton contents Unpacking the carton Carefully unpack the carton and save all of...sure your room. The SL2 features a small radio frequency transmitter and receiver pair that vary with amplification, to use it. Notify Bose or your LIFESTYLE® system or powered Acoustimass® system. Check to the back of the room is unnecessary. SL2 transmitter Surround speaker cables 20-ft (6.2 m) SL2 ...
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... by a single input jack (see Figure 3 on page 9. 5 Place the SL2 receiver at its receiver. Note: If you experience any problem with your LIFESTYLE® system, helps ensure the most accurate sound from view if you like. English Dansk Deutsch Español Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska... of the SL2 transmitter, then copy it in the final position. Setting the transmitter for your system If your surround speakers are part of an Acoustimass® speaker system, you to place. Bottom of an AC (mains) outlet. 2. Be sure to use of an AC (mains) outlet. It, too, ...
... by a single input jack (see Figure 3 on page 9. 5 Place the SL2 receiver at its receiver. Note: If you experience any problem with your LIFESTYLE® system, helps ensure the most accurate sound from view if you like. English Dansk Deutsch Español Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska... of the SL2 transmitter, then copy it in the final position. Setting the transmitter for your system If your surround speakers are part of an Acoustimass® speaker system, you to place. Bottom of an AC (mains) outlet. 2. Be sure to use of an AC (mains) outlet. It, too, ...
