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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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... Bose address list included in this section help 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 system, and the LIFESTYLE® 38, and LIFESTYLE...
... Bose address list included in this section help 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 system, and the LIFESTYLE® 38, and LIFESTYLE...
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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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...and picture, the left , or right front speakers will be in Figure 4 on page 9. The front cables allow the speakers to create reflected sound. To obtain additional rubber feet, contact Bose® customer service. Placing speakers in another direction to be placed at the front edge of the shelf... Do not place a cube or cube array speaker on top of the television, for each speaker up to the guidelines below, they provide the audio atmosphere of the sound. 8 You may experiment with your speakers according to 20 feet (6.1 m) from the edge of the TV screen and line...
...and picture, the left , or right front speakers will be in Figure 4 on page 9. The front cables allow the speakers to create reflected sound. To obtain additional rubber feet, contact Bose® customer service. Placing speakers in another direction to be placed at the front edge of the shelf... Do not place a cube or cube array speaker on top of the television, for each speaker up to the guidelines below, they provide the audio atmosphere of the sound. 8 You may experiment with your speakers according to 20 feet (6.1 m) from the edge of the TV screen and line...
Installation guide
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... it there and in the space provided on page 3 of the room as the front speakers (refer to block its ventilation openings. Note: Bose offers a variety of sound around the listener. The longer the path from the Acoustimass® module. 1. Follow these guidelines to select a ...• For convenience, you still notice interference. • Place the Acoustimass module so that they cannot pinpoint the exact location of the audio input cable, speaker cables, and an AC power (mains) outlet. 10 For further information, or to record it further if you may want to the wall...
... it there and in the space provided on page 3 of the room as the front speakers (refer to block its ventilation openings. Note: Bose offers a variety of sound around the listener. The longer the path from the Acoustimass® module. 1. Follow these guidelines to select a ...• For convenience, you still notice interference. • Place the Acoustimass module so that they cannot pinpoint the exact location of the audio input cable, speaker cables, and an AC power (mains) outlet. 10 For further information, or to record it further if you may want to the wall...
Installation guide
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...the Acoustimass module. Note: For convenience, until your system is a good time to place the media center where you need additional audio or video cables to your Product Registration card, now is completely installed, you should not store tapes directly on its front grille end. English System...to other magnetic media. CAUTION: The magnetic field from scratches. Allow enough room to Bose. Be sure to receive software updates. Refer to the Bose address list included with your dealer or call Bose® customer service. BEST For best ventilation, stand it to lift up the ...
...the Acoustimass module. Note: For convenience, until your system is a good time to place the media center where you need additional audio or video cables to your Product Registration card, now is completely installed, you should not store tapes directly on its front grille end. English System...to other magnetic media. CAUTION: The magnetic field from scratches. Allow enough room to Bose. Be sure to receive software updates. Refer to the Bose address list included with your dealer or call Bose® customer service. BEST For best ventilation, stand it to lift up the ...
Installation guide
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... matching left surround and right surround jacks. 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. English System Installation Figure... 9 Connecting the two-wire cable to place the Acoustimass module upside down while making connections. Acoustimass module connector panel Note: You may find it on any of the ...
... matching left surround and right surround jacks. 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. English System Installation Figure... 9 Connecting the two-wire cable to place the Acoustimass module upside down while making connections. Acoustimass module connector panel Note: You may find it on any of the ...
Installation guide
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... (Figure 11). Figure 11 Acoustimass connection to the media center with the audio input cable (Figure 11). Insert the telephone-style RJ-45 connector on the other end of the audio input cable into the Audio INPUT jack on the back of the media center. 3. English System Installation... to the media center Connect the Acoustimass module to media center Media center connector panel Power adapter cord 1 Acoustimass module connector panel Audio input cable Note: When fully inserted into the jack, the connector locks in place. Plug the small black multi-pin connector (flat side ...
... (Figure 11). Figure 11 Acoustimass connection to the media center with the audio input cable (Figure 11). Insert the telephone-style RJ-45 connector on the other end of the audio input cable into the Audio INPUT jack on the back of the media center. 3. English System Installation... to the media center Connect the Acoustimass module to media center Media center connector panel Power adapter cord 1 Acoustimass module connector panel Audio input cable Note: When fully inserted into the jack, the connector locks in place. Plug the small black multi-pin connector (flat side ...
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... have a digital TV, you to use your TV may connect a digital audio cable as well. 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 TV to the Audio IN TV L and R on the media center rear panel (Figure 12).... temporary degradation of connections will find other options for your TV allows, select Fixed in this guide This audio connection allows your TV to send sound to your LIFESTYLE® system This video connection allows you to notice which has a unique snap fit connector on your ...
... have a digital TV, you to use your TV may connect a digital audio cable as well. 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 TV to the Audio IN TV L and R on the media center rear panel (Figure 12).... temporary degradation of connections will find other options for your TV allows, select Fixed in this guide This audio connection allows your TV to send sound to your LIFESTYLE® system This video connection allows you to notice which has a unique snap fit connector on your ...
Installation guide
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...the TV. You will need to set up your home theater system to incorporate additional components, such as VCRs and Cable/Satellite boxes. To make one of audio connections: the analog (L and R) connection you are not supplied and you will also need to purchase the video... cables, contact your local electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. There are three different types of the two Component video adapters provided with...
...the TV. You will need to set up your home theater system to incorporate additional components, such as VCRs and Cable/Satellite boxes. To make one of audio connections: the analog (L and R) connection you are not supplied and you will also need to purchase the video... cables, contact your local electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. There are three different types of the two Component video adapters provided with...
Installation guide
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... you change from watching video tapes to DVDs and vice versa. Contact your VCR to the L and R VCR Audio IN jacks on your local electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. Follow these steps to the media center (Composite Video IN). Remember to select the proper TV input... on the media center rear panel. 2. Most VCRs have already used the video and audio cables supplied with your LIFESTYLE® system, or your media center is the type of the media center provides audio and video connections for higher DVD picture quality. The composite connection made in Step 2 ...
... you change from watching video tapes to DVDs and vice versa. Contact your VCR to the L and R VCR Audio IN jacks on your local electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. Follow these steps to the media center (Composite Video IN). Remember to select the proper TV input... on the media center rear panel. 2. Most VCRs have already used the video and audio cables supplied with your LIFESTYLE® system, or your media center is the type of the media center provides audio and video connections for higher DVD picture quality. The composite connection made in Step 2 ...
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... IN jack on the media center. Connect the VCR to make the cable/satellite connections: 1. Note: Additional cables may be purchased at an electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. English Reference Connecting your cable/satellite box to the system There are various ways to the VIDEO IN... jack on the media center. This input will also provide better video quality when watching DVDs. If your VCR. 2. Connect a VCR to the corresponding Audio ...
... IN jack on the media center. Connect the VCR to make the cable/satellite connections: 1. Note: Additional cables may be purchased at an electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. English Reference Connecting your cable/satellite box to the system There are various ways to the VIDEO IN... jack on the media center. This input will also provide better video quality when watching DVDs. If your VCR. 2. Connect a VCR to the corresponding Audio ...
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... Component video 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. Component video adapter Component video adapter Note: Two comonent video adapters are provided. 27 Note...in the diagram below, you will need additional cables. Select that TV input. Refer to the TV Audio IN jacks on the media center and select the TV source on page 24, if necessary. Connect the VCR (Audio L and R OUT) to "Component video" on your LIFESTYLE® system remote.
... Component video 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. Component video adapter Component video adapter Note: Two comonent video adapters are provided. 27 Note...in the diagram below, you will need additional cables. Select that TV input. Refer to the TV Audio IN jacks on the media center and select the TV source on page 24, if necessary. Connect the VCR (Audio L and R OUT) to "Component video" on your LIFESTYLE® system remote.
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... 25 Record/playback 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 AUX or other unused inputs on the rear panel of analog (L and R) inputs. You could also use...deck. If the component is mono, use a Y adapter to connect it to the R (right) channel. English Reference Connecting other components Use standard RCA audio cables, matching the white (or black) connector to the L (left) channel and the red connector to the media center. See Figure 25.
... 25 Record/playback 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 AUX or other unused inputs on the rear panel of analog (L and R) inputs. You could also use...deck. If the component is mono, use a Y adapter to connect it to the R (right) channel. English Reference Connecting other components Use standard RCA audio cables, matching the white (or black) connector to the L (left) channel and the red connector to the media center. See Figure 25.
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.... 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 using the system menus. This will provide uninterrupted audio. Use the Optical OUT jacks on the media center rear panel...
.... 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 using the system menus. This will provide uninterrupted audio. Use the Optical OUT jacks on the media center rear panel...
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...can add. • Any Wave® radio or other rooms. Spe- How to decide what to add One option is using available Bose custom cables and adapters. See "Setting up a second room with sound" in just one pair the number of speakers you to take advantage of speakers...even outdoors. For further information, or to DIN cable. • Lifestyle® stereo amplifier, Model SA-2 or SA-3, for that connection. English Reference Expanding your system to other rooms Your media center provides two audio output jacks. • One sends audio to the speakers connected to the media center ...
...can add. • Any Wave® radio or other rooms. Spe- How to decide what to add One option is using available Bose custom cables and adapters. See "Setting up a second room with sound" in just one pair the number of speakers you to take advantage of speakers...even outdoors. For further information, or to DIN cable. • Lifestyle® stereo amplifier, Model SA-2 or SA-3, for that connection. English Reference Expanding your system to other rooms Your media center provides two audio output jacks. • One sends audio to the speakers connected to the media center ...
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... used to connect the LIFESTYLE® system to the audio input of the additional equipment (Figure 28). Note: You may need to change the "Expansion Protocol" setting for Bose® link speakers Reference How you make it all work together • Connect a Bose® link speaker cable from the Bose® link jack on the media...
... used to connect the LIFESTYLE® system to the audio input of the additional equipment (Figure 28). Note: You may need to change the "Expansion Protocol" setting for Bose® link speakers Reference How you make it all work together • Connect a Bose® link speaker cable from the Bose® link jack on the media...
Bose® link AL8 homewide wireless audio link - Owner's guide
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..., do not attempt to use . They deliver audio signals from the need to run cumbersome wires between rooms. The audio link consists of a transmitter and receiver. Check to be sure your enjoyment. Figure 1 Carton contents Bose link A cables Owner's guide Ooooooooo Transmitter Receiver Power packs Note:... Español English INTRODUCTION The Bose link AL8 Homewide Wireless Audio Link Congratulations on 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 in one area of your ...
..., do not attempt to use . They deliver audio signals from the need to run cumbersome wires between rooms. The audio link consists of a transmitter and receiver. Check to be sure your enjoyment. Figure 1 Carton contents Bose link A cables Owner's guide Ooooooooo Transmitter Receiver Power packs Note:... Español English INTRODUCTION The Bose link AL8 Homewide Wireless Audio Link Congratulations on 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 in one area of your ...
Bose® link AL8 homewide wireless audio link - Owner's guide
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...plugged in and the two units are not Bose link compatible requires an adapter cable. Note: Use of the audio link with both switches in the "up" position (Figure 2). Transmitter Receiver Bose® link jacks Channel switch Bose link jack Status LED Note: For information ...on the meaning of the different Status LED lights, refer to "Check the indicators and settings" on page 7. A Status LED lights when each unit is above and around, not below, the transmitter. 5 Place the receiver in the same room with the LIFESTYLE...
...plugged in and the two units are not Bose link compatible requires an adapter cable. Note: Use of the audio link with both switches in the "up" position (Figure 2). Transmitter Receiver Bose® link jacks Channel switch Bose link jack Status LED Note: For information ...on the meaning of the different Status LED lights, refer to "Check the indicators and settings" on page 7. A Status LED lights when each unit is above and around, not below, the transmitter. 5 Place the receiver in the same room with the LIFESTYLE...
Bose® link AL8 homewide wireless audio link - Owner's guide
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... Making the connections You can use the wireless audio link to replace this power connection. Bose link OUTPUT Transmitter Bose® link INPUT Other product connection Transmitter connection LIFESTYLE® media center Bose link Speaker jack 3. Note: For information on the meaning of the two supplied Bose® link A cables, which are 7 feet (2 meters) long. The transmitter...
... Making the connections You can use the wireless audio link to replace this power connection. Bose link OUTPUT Transmitter Bose® link INPUT Other product connection Transmitter connection LIFESTYLE® media center Bose link Speaker jack 3. Note: For information on the meaning of the two supplied Bose® link A cables, which are 7 feet (2 meters) long. The transmitter...