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...15 Connecting the antennas 16 Connecting the FM antenna 16 Connecting the AM antenna 16 Connecting to a cable radio provider 16 Connecting your TV to the system 17 Making the audio connection 17 Making a video connection 18 Selecting the proper TV video input 18 Turning off the ... 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 data jack 31 Expanding...
...15 Connecting the antennas 16 Connecting the FM antenna 16 Connecting the AM antenna 16 Connecting to a cable radio provider 16 Connecting your TV to the system 17 Making the audio connection 17 Making a video connection 18 Selecting the proper TV video input 18 Turning off the ... 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 data jack 31 Expanding...
Installation guide
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...your system and how to make any part of your system is missing or appears damaged, contact your authorized Bose dealer immediately, or contact Bose directly. Your Operating Guide offers information on these pages show the components of cube speakers shown. 5 Unpacking After... 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, and the LIFESTYLE® 38, and LIFESTYLE® 48 ...
...your system and how to make any part of your system is missing or appears damaged, contact your authorized Bose dealer immediately, or contact Bose directly. Your Operating Guide offers information on these pages show the components of cube speakers shown. 5 Unpacking After... 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, and the LIFESTYLE® 38, and LIFESTYLE® 48 ...
Installation guide
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... adapters to your home theater setup. 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...
... adapters to your home theater setup. 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...
Installation guide
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... picture, the left , or right front speakers will be placed up with your speakers according to the guidelines below, they provide the audio atmosphere of the TV screen so that speaker. Figure 3 Recommended speaker locations Left front Center Right front Left surround Right surround Note: ...or in a bookcase unit, be placed at the front edge of the TV screen. To obtain additional rubber feet, contact Bose® customer service. The front cables allow the speakers to you place the center speaker on its side, as this distance based on smooth surfaces like marble,...
... picture, the left , or right front speakers will be placed up with your speakers according to the guidelines below, they provide the audio atmosphere of the TV screen so that speaker. Figure 3 Recommended speaker locations Left front Center Right front Left surround Right surround Note: ...or in a bookcase unit, be placed at the front edge of the TV screen. To obtain additional rubber feet, contact Bose® customer service. The front cables allow the speakers to you place the center speaker on its side, as this distance based on smooth surfaces like marble,...
Installation guide
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...Acoustimass module at the same end of the audio input cable, speaker cables, and an AC power (mains) outlet. 10 The surround cables allow furniture or drapes to Figure 4). Follow these guidelines to the address sheet included with the Bose logo faces the room or is perpendicular ...to your single cube speaker) away from the Acoustimass® module. 1. To contact Bose, refer to select a...
...Acoustimass module at the same end of the audio input cable, speaker cables, and an AC power (mains) outlet. 10 The surround cables allow furniture or drapes to Figure 4). Follow these guidelines to the address sheet included with the Bose logo faces the room or is perpendicular ...to your single cube speaker) away from the Acoustimass® module. 1. To contact Bose, refer to select a...
Installation guide
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... floor. CAUTION: The magnetic field from scratches. Note: Sending in mind the following guidelines: • Do not block the front of the audio input cable). Select a location for the media center, keeping in the product registration card, included with your system, is not a short-term risk to... stability and protection from the Acoustimass module is very important if you have easy access to its rear connection panel. 11 Refer to the Bose address list included with your system. • Place the media center within 30 feet (9.1 m) of the Acoustimass module (the length of...
... floor. CAUTION: The magnetic field from scratches. Note: Sending in mind the following guidelines: • Do not block the front of the audio input cable). Select a location for the media center, keeping in the product registration card, included with your system, is not a short-term risk to... stability and protection from the Acoustimass module is very important if you have easy access to its rear connection panel. 11 Refer to the Bose address list included with your system. • Place the media center within 30 feet (9.1 m) of the Acoustimass module (the length of...
Installation guide
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Acoustimass module connector panel Note: You may find it on any of the five speakers. English System Installation Figure 9 Connecting the two-wire cable to secure the wire. Terminal tab Left, Right, or Center printed on the red collar on either end or top. 14 When done, place... black terminal. • Release the tab to cube speakers 2. 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.
Acoustimass module connector panel Note: You may find it on any of the five speakers. English System Installation Figure 9 Connecting the two-wire cable to secure the wire. Terminal tab Left, Right, or Center printed on the red collar on either end or top. 14 When done, place... black terminal. • Release the tab to cube speakers 2. 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.
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...Expanding your system to other rooms" on page 32 for the best remote control operation (Figure 11). CAUTION: Do not place strain on the audio input cable, especially on connecting a second room. Do not plug the other end of the media center. 3. Figure 11 Acoustimass connection to insert the power... adapter cord into the Audio INPUT jack on the back of the audio input cable into the media center first. Plug the small black multi-pin connector (flat side up) into each connector is ...
...Expanding your system to other rooms" on page 32 for the best remote control operation (Figure 11). CAUTION: Do not place strain on the audio input cable, especially on connecting a second room. Do not plug the other end of the media center. 3. Figure 11 Acoustimass connection to insert the power... adapter cord into the Audio INPUT jack on the back of the audio input cable into the media center first. Plug the small black multi-pin connector (flat side up) into each connector is ...
Installation guide
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... input on each end. It may have a digital TV, you may connect a digital audio cable as well. Later in this guide This audio connection allows your TV to send sound to your LIFESTYLE® system This video connection allows you to provide the analog connection along with RCA connectors ...on the TV. Making the audio connection Using the supplied stereo audio cable, connect the left (L) and right (R) audio outputs on the rear panel of your...
... input on each end. It may have a digital TV, you may connect a digital audio cable as well. Later in this guide This audio connection allows your TV to send sound to your LIFESTYLE® system This video connection allows you to provide the analog connection along with RCA connectors ...on the TV. Making the audio connection Using the supplied stereo audio cable, connect the left (L) and right (R) audio outputs on the rear panel of your...
Installation guide
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... adapter uses both Video out jacks on your TV, matching the colors on the TV. 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) To make this , see "Making...jacks. This adapter takes three separate video signals (Y, Pr, and Pb) from components to the media center. There are three different types of audio connections: the analog (L and R) connection you are not supplied and you will need to purchase them available on many TVs, delivers higher picture...
... adapter uses both Video out jacks on your TV, matching the colors on the TV. 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) To make this , see "Making...jacks. This adapter takes three separate video signals (Y, Pr, and Pb) from components to the media center. There are three different types of audio connections: the analog (L and R) connection you are not supplied and you will need to purchase them available on many TVs, delivers higher picture...
Installation guide
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... 2. Figure 21 VCR connection Cable TV, satellite, or antenna cable TV FF IN OUT VCR The...center (Composite Video IN). Using audio cables, connect the left (L) and right (R) audio outputs on the TV to the... cable to connect the media center (Video OUT) to DVDs and vice versa. Connect it directly to another cable ...to connect the media center (Composite Video OUT) to watch videotapes. 25 Using a video cable, connect the VCR (Video OUT) to purchase additional cables... VCRs have already used the video and audio cables supplied with your LIFESTYLE® system, or your VCR does not...
... 2. Figure 21 VCR connection Cable TV, satellite, or antenna cable TV FF IN OUT VCR The...center (Composite Video IN). Using audio cables, connect the left (L) and right (R) audio outputs on the TV to the... cable to connect the media center (Video OUT) to DVDs and vice versa. Connect it directly to another cable ...to connect the media center (Composite Video OUT) to watch videotapes. 25 Using a video cable, connect the VCR (Video OUT) to purchase additional cables... VCRs have already used the video and audio cables supplied with your LIFESTYLE® system, or your VCR does not...
Installation guide
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...media center.Connect the VCR composite VIDEO OUT directly to the TV. To watch cable/satellite programs. Select the CBL/SAT sound source. Note: Additional cables may be purchased at an electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. English Reference Connecting your VCR. 2. If that to the ...1 on your TV (or the TV input to the CBL/SAT DIGITAL Audio IN jack on the media center. • If the cable/satellite box has a DIGITAL Audio OUT jack, connect it to this system as follows: 1. Connect cable/satellite L & R Audio OUT to the L & R Audio IN jacks on the media center. 2.
...media center.Connect the VCR composite VIDEO OUT directly to the TV. To watch cable/satellite programs. Select the CBL/SAT sound source. Note: Additional cables may be purchased at an electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. English Reference Connecting your VCR. 2. If that to the ...1 on your TV (or the TV input to the CBL/SAT DIGITAL Audio IN jack on the media center. • If the cable/satellite box has a DIGITAL Audio OUT jack, connect it to this system as follows: 1. Connect cable/satellite L & R Audio OUT to the L & R Audio IN jacks on the media center. 2.
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...to an available VIDEO IN jack on page 24, if necessary. Connect the VCR (VIDEO OUT) to "Component video" on your TV. Connect the VCR (Audio L and R OUT) to your LIFESTYLE® system remote. Note: To make the connections shown in Figure 23 to achieve the best video quality for DVD and... cable/satellite viewing, while adding a VCR to the TV Audio IN jacks on the media center and select the TV source on your home theater. English Figure ...
...to an available VIDEO IN jack on page 24, if necessary. Connect the VCR (VIDEO OUT) to "Component video" on your TV. Connect the VCR (Audio L and R OUT) to your LIFESTYLE® system remote. Note: To make the connections shown in Figure 23 to achieve the best video quality for DVD and... cable/satellite viewing, while adding a VCR to the TV Audio IN jacks on the media center and select the TV source on your home theater. English Figure ...
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... connections Connecting record/playback equipment The rear panel of the media center provides input (AUX) jacks for listening to and output (Audio OUT) jacks for recording to the media center. Media center connector panel For recording to tape For listening to tape Record/playback... component Connecting other playback equipment Other playback components such as an audio CD changer can be connected to the AUX or other components Use standard RCA audio cables, matching the white (or black) connector to the L (left) channel and the red connector...
... connections Connecting record/playback equipment The rear panel of the media center provides input (AUX) jacks for listening to and output (Audio OUT) jacks for recording to the media center. Media center connector panel For recording to tape For listening to tape Record/playback... component Connecting other playback equipment Other playback components such as an audio CD changer can be connected to the AUX or other components Use standard RCA audio cables, matching the white (or black) connector to the L (left) channel and the red connector...
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...need to assign the OPTICAL connection to the media center. Antenna extender Data port IR emitter Serial data Optical audio connections Digital audio connections 30 This will provide uninterrupted audio. Note: Before you can listen to a source through the OPTICAL input, you may connect them to that... center. See Figure 27. • For a digital connection, use a 75Ω cable with RCA connectors (such as a video cable). • For an optical digital connection, insert an optical digital cable into the Optical IN on the media center rear panel if you plan to make a digital...
...need to assign the OPTICAL connection to the media center. Antenna extender Data port IR emitter Serial data Optical audio connections Digital audio connections 30 This will provide uninterrupted audio. Note: Before you can listen to a source through the OPTICAL input, you may connect them to that... center. See Figure 27. • For a digital connection, use a 75Ω cable with RCA connectors (such as a video cable). • For an optical digital connection, insert an optical digital cable into the Optical IN on the media center rear panel if you plan to make a digital...
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... your system to other rooms Your media center provides two audio output jacks. • One sends audio to the speakers connected to the address list provided with sound" in your house...even outdoors. The Bose® link network can incorporate a variety of an advanced...Acoustimass 20 speakers require a variable RCA to DIN cable. • Lifestyle® stereo amplifier, Model SA-2 or SA-3, for that connection. cial Bose® link cables are available for use of speakers on and off. • Appropriate LIFESTYLE® system cables to one additional room. You can add. •...
... your system to other rooms Your media center provides two audio output jacks. • One sends audio to the speakers connected to the address list provided with sound" in your house...even outdoors. The Bose® link network can incorporate a variety of an advanced...Acoustimass 20 speakers require a variable RCA to DIN cable. • Lifestyle® stereo amplifier, Model SA-2 or SA-3, for that connection. cial Bose® link cables are available for use of speakers on and off. • Appropriate LIFESTYLE® system cables to one additional room. You can add. •...
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...; radio/CD II. 33 Before using them, refer to the audio input of the additional equipment (Figure 28). Bose® link output jack Connector is marked Bose® link A or Bose® link B Note: A Bose® link A cable is used to connect the LIFESTYLE® system to a Bose SA-2 or SA-3 amplifier. English Figure 28 Media center output...
...; radio/CD II. 33 Before using them, refer to the audio input of the additional equipment (Figure 28). Bose® link output jack Connector is marked Bose® link A or Bose® link B Note: A Bose® link A cable is used to connect the LIFESTYLE® system to a Bose SA-2 or SA-3 amplifier. English Figure 28 Media center output...
Bose® link AL8 homewide wireless audio link - Owner's guide
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... to use . Figure 1 Carton contents Bose link A cables Owner's guide Ooooooooo Transmitter Receiver Power packs Note: Now is a good time to run cumbersome wires between rooms. The audio link consists of the transmitter and the receiver. Notify Bose or your product registration card and in another... deliver audio signals from the need to find the serial numbers on the bottom of a transmitter and receiver. Check to be sure your choice of Bose to provide an audio expansion solution free from your LIFESTYLE® 18 or 28 Series II system or LIFESTYLE® 38 or 48 system ...
... to use . Figure 1 Carton contents Bose link A cables Owner's guide Ooooooooo Transmitter Receiver Power packs Note: Now is a good time to run cumbersome wires between rooms. The audio link consists of the transmitter and the receiver. Notify Bose or your product registration card and in another... deliver audio signals from the need to find the serial numbers on the bottom of a transmitter and receiver. Check to be sure your choice of Bose to provide an audio expansion solution free from your LIFESTYLE® 18 or 28 Series II system or LIFESTYLE® 38 or 48 system ...
Bose® link AL8 homewide wireless audio link - Owner's guide
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... of each unit is plugged in and the two units are not Bose link compatible requires an adapter cable. Note: Use of the audio link with products that the strongest signal direction is connected (using the supplied Bose link A cable). • Keep the two units within 7 feet (2 meters) ...Bose® link jacks and a Channel button further distinguish the transmitter. English Español Français INTRODUCTION Figure 2 Connection panels on the two units What distinguishes the two units The connection panel on each unit Place the transmitter in the same room with the LIFESTYLE...
... of each unit is plugged in and the two units are not Bose link compatible requires an adapter cable. Note: Use of the audio link with products that the strongest signal direction is connected (using the supplied Bose link A cable). • Keep the two units within 7 feet (2 meters) ...Bose® link jacks and a Channel button further distinguish the transmitter. English Español Français INTRODUCTION Figure 2 Connection panels on the two units What distinguishes the two units The connection panel on each unit Place the transmitter in the same room with the LIFESTYLE...
Bose® link AL8 homewide wireless audio link - Owner's guide
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... For information on the meaning of the cable to the Bose link speaker jack, below . Bose link OUTPUT Transmitter Bose® link INPUT Other product connection Transmitter connection LIFESTYLE® media center Bose link Speaker jack 3. For details, refer to "Instructions for non-Bose or older Bose products" on page 8. 6 Connect...packs. Français Español English SETUP Making the connections You can use the wireless audio link to replace this connection, reconnect the cable to the jack labeled Bose® link OUTPUT on the transmitter connection panel (Figure 4).
... For information on the meaning of the cable to the Bose link speaker jack, below . Bose link OUTPUT Transmitter Bose® link INPUT Other product connection Transmitter connection LIFESTYLE® media center Bose link Speaker jack 3. For details, refer to "Instructions for non-Bose or older Bose products" on page 8. 6 Connect...packs. Français Español English SETUP Making the connections You can use the wireless audio link to replace this connection, reconnect the cable to the jack labeled Bose® link OUTPUT on the transmitter connection panel (Figure 4).
