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... sensor 23 Reference 24 Using alternate video connections 24 Connecting your VCR to the system 25 Connecting your cable/satellite box to the system 26 Using Component video connections 27 Connecting a game console 28 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...
... sensor 23 Reference 24 Using alternate video connections 24 Connecting your VCR to the system 25 Connecting your cable/satellite box to the system 26 Using Component video connections 27 Connecting a game console 28 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...
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... will serve as a safe way to the Bose address list included in your main room. 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...
... will serve as a safe way to the Bose address list included in your main room. 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...
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... center, keeping in the space provided on the front of the module can cause it to your dealer or call Bose® customer service. If you have easy access to connect your components, see your video tapes, audio tapes, and other sound sources (TV and VCR) to receive software ...it on its slightly curved back end, which can damage the grille. • Once you need additional audio or video cables to its rear connection panel. 11 The rubber feet provide increased stability and protection from the Acoustimass module is very important if you have selected a position for the...
... center, keeping in the space provided on the front of the module can cause it to your dealer or call Bose® customer service. If you have easy access to connect your components, see your video tapes, audio tapes, and other sound sources (TV and VCR) to receive software ...it on its slightly curved back end, which can damage the grille. • Once you need additional audio or video cables to its rear connection panel. 11 The rubber feet provide increased stability and protection from the Acoustimass module is very important if you have selected a position for the...
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...C (center) markings. • Surround speaker cables have Jewel Cube® speakers (image A on page 13. LIFESTYLE® DVD systems include five speakers. Make sure you make any connections, be sure that the media center, the Acoustimass module, and any additional equipment are properly oriented for cube or cube... while using your system has cube or cube array speakers, follow the instructions in "Making the two-wire connections for polarity and the plug is located here. C Connecting the plug-in cable to Jewel Cube® speakers Note: If your system. ® Disc tray -...
...C (center) markings. • Surround speaker cables have Jewel Cube® speakers (image A on page 13. LIFESTYLE® DVD systems include five speakers. Make sure you make any connections, be sure that the media center, the Acoustimass module, and any additional equipment are properly oriented for cube or cube... while using your system has cube or cube array speakers, follow the instructions in "Making the two-wire connections for polarity and the plug is located here. C Connecting the plug-in cable to Jewel Cube® speakers Note: If your system. ® Disc tray -...
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...heavy-duty RCA extension cables, or splice in 18gauge or thicker cord (connecting + to the corresponding speaker location. • Front speaker cables have orange connectors at the other end of each cable to -). Refer to the Bose address list included with L (left), R (right), or C (center...into a notch at one end, with a red collar is positive (+) and the plain one of each speaker. 1. To run the cables in cable connection System Installation 2. In Figure 9, the wire marked with L (left front, center, and right front jacks. • Orange connectors go into the connectors...
...heavy-duty RCA extension cables, or splice in 18gauge or thicker cord (connecting + to the corresponding speaker location. • Front speaker cables have orange connectors at the other end of each cable to -). Refer to the Bose address list included with L (left), R (right), or C (center...into a notch at one end, with a red collar is positive (+) and the plain one of each speaker. 1. To run the cables in cable connection System Installation 2. In Figure 9, the wire marked with L (left front, center, and right front jacks. • Orange connectors go into the connectors...
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... front jacks. • Plug the orange connectors into the black terminal. • Release the tab to secure the wire. English System Installation Figure 9 Connecting the two-wire cable to the Acoustimass module 3. Front speakers Left Center Right Surround speakers Left Right FRONT L FRONT C FRONT R SURROUND L SURROUND R...this step for each cable to the corresponding jack on the back of its sides but not on (+) wire Figure 10 Speaker connections to cube speakers 2. Acoustimass module connector panel Note: You may find it on any of the speaker and insert the marked ...
... front jacks. • Plug the orange connectors into the black terminal. • Release the tab to secure the wire. English System Installation Figure 9 Connecting the two-wire cable to the Acoustimass module 3. Front speakers Left Center Right Surround speakers Left Right FRONT L FRONT C FRONT R SURROUND L SURROUND R...this step for each cable to the corresponding jack on the back of its sides but not on (+) wire Figure 10 Speaker connections to cube speakers 2. Acoustimass module connector panel Note: You may find it on any of the speaker and insert the marked ...
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...connector is built into the Speakers jack labeled "Main" on the cable may find it locks in place. You may cause damage to the connection at the Acoustimass module. To release the cable connector, press the tab. Insert the telephone-style RJ-45 connector on the other end of... the media center. 3. Note: Refer to "Expanding your system to insert the power adapter cord into an AC (mains) power outlet until all connections are completed. 2. CAUTION: Do not place strain on the audio input cable, especially on the connector. 15 When properly inserted, it easier to other...
...connector is built into the Speakers jack labeled "Main" on the cable may find it locks in place. You may cause damage to the connection at the Acoustimass module. To release the cable connector, press the tab. Insert the telephone-style RJ-45 connector on the other end of... the media center. 3. Note: Refer to "Expanding your system to insert the power adapter cord into an AC (mains) power outlet until all connections are completed. 2. CAUTION: Do not place strain on the audio input cable, especially on the connector. 15 When properly inserted, it easier to other...
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... with your cable TV provider for assistance. Note: AM radio reception may be used with the orientation of the media center (Figure 12). To connect to the rear panel of the loop for the AM and FM antennas AM antenna lead FM dipole antenna lead Media center rear panel Note...: The FM jack (75 ohm) can be adversely affected by the media center. English System Installation Connecting the antennas You should connect the additional AM and FM antennas, included with the antenna. Move the AM loop antenna as far as possible, at least 20 inches...
... with your cable TV provider for assistance. Note: AM radio reception may be used with the orientation of the media center (Figure 12). To connect to the rear panel of the loop for the AM and FM antennas AM antenna lead FM dipole antenna lead Media center rear panel Note...: The FM jack (75 ohm) can be adversely affected by the media center. English System Installation Connecting the antennas You should connect the additional AM and FM antennas, included with the antenna. Move the AM loop antenna as far as possible, at least 20 inches...
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... be a single coaxial cable with the digital, to view DVDs and see system menus Media Center 17 In the example below show basic connections to provide the analog connection along with RCA connectors on each end, or an optical cable, which Video IN jack is important to the media center and TV...(VAR) outputs, use your TV may either be sure to notice which has a unique snap fit connector on each end. In this guide This audio connection allows your TV to send sound to your LIFESTYLE® system This video connection allows you may have a digital TV, you to view DVDs and see...
... be a single coaxial cable with the digital, to view DVDs and see system menus Media Center 17 In the example below show basic connections to provide the analog connection along with RCA connectors on each end, or an optical cable, which Video IN jack is important to the media center and TV...(VAR) outputs, use your TV may either be sure to notice which has a unique snap fit connector on each end. In this guide This audio connection allows your TV to send sound to your LIFESTYLE® system This video connection allows you may have a digital TV, you to view DVDs and see...
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...the TV input button. Refer to your TV. If you will need to select the input which numbered connection you used. Selecting the proper TV video input To view the DVDs and LIFESTYLE® system menus on your TV should be called TV/VIDEO, Source, or Input. It may be ...turned off or set the LIFESTYLE® remote to control the TV. Turning off : 1. English System Installation Making a video connection On your Media Center, connect the Composite Video Out to a Video In connection on your TV may vary slightly). 3. Select Internal Speakers: Off (the...
...the TV input button. Refer to your TV. If you will need to select the input which numbered connection you used. Selecting the proper TV video input To view the DVDs and LIFESTYLE® system menus on your TV should be called TV/VIDEO, Source, or Input. It may be ...turned off or set the LIFESTYLE® remote to control the TV. Turning off : 1. English System Installation Making a video connection On your Media Center, connect the Composite Video Out to a Video In connection on your TV may vary slightly). 3. Select Internal Speakers: Off (the...
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...sure of the power cord into the AC power jack on the bottom of the Acoustimass module (Figure 14). 2. Connect the two AC power (mains) cords in any system. Figure 14 Power connection for the Acoustimass module AUDIO INPUT Acoustimass module connector panel L C R OUTPUTSTO CUBE SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND Power switch |... power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. 3. A quality suppressor can damage electronic components in the following order: 1. English System Installation Connecting the system to power Note: Bose recommends using a quality surge suppressor on .
...sure of the power cord into the AC power jack on the bottom of the Acoustimass module (Figure 14). 2. Connect the two AC power (mains) cords in any system. Figure 14 Power connection for the Acoustimass module AUDIO INPUT Acoustimass module connector panel L C R OUTPUTSTO CUBE SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND Power switch |... power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. 3. A quality suppressor can damage electronic components in the following order: 1. English System Installation Connecting the system to power Note: Bose recommends using a quality surge suppressor on .
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... details. 20 Slide the cover back on the media center connection panel, do so now (Figure 15). 5. 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 + ++ + ...install the four batteries accordingly (Figure 16). See your TV. English System Installation 4. it closed. DC power jack Media center connection panel Installing the remote control batteries Slide the battery compartment cover off of the back of the factory-preset miniature switches.
... details. 20 Slide the cover back on the media center connection panel, do so now (Figure 15). 5. 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 + ++ + ...install the four batteries accordingly (Figure 16). See your TV. English System Installation 4. it closed. DC power jack Media center connection panel Installing the remote control batteries Slide the battery compartment cover off of the back of the factory-preset miniature switches.
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You may want to take acoustic measurements during the process. Note: The 220-240V LIFESTYLE ® 18 Series II system includes Disc 1 only. The special headset, designed to be worn above your speaker placement to the acoustics of the connections. Put it when the acoustic measurements will not disturb anyone. Allow approximately 20...
You may want to take acoustic measurements during the process. Note: The 220-240V LIFESTYLE ® 18 Series II system includes Disc 1 only. The special headset, designed to be worn above your speaker placement to the acoustics of the connections. Put it when the acoustic measurements will not disturb anyone. Allow approximately 20...
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...you move it to play , listen carefully and follow . Keep the headset and discs together in "Finishing the basic installation" on the connection panel of the room by relocating furniture, the speakers, or the Acoustimass® module. Disc 2 will be instructed when to another ...remote to turn on the headset so it rests above your listening area. When Disc 2 indicates, connect the ADAPTiQ calibration headset to the LIFESTYLE® system media center. 3. Put on your LIFESTYLE® DVD system is complete and its performance is tailored to play Disc 2. 7. Save the headset...
...you move it to play , listen carefully and follow . Keep the headset and discs together in "Finishing the basic installation" on the connection panel of the room by relocating furniture, the speakers, or the Acoustimass® module. Disc 2 will be instructed when to another ...remote to turn on the headset so it rests above your listening area. When Disc 2 indicates, connect the ADAPTiQ calibration headset to the LIFESTYLE® system media center. 3. Put on your LIFESTYLE® DVD system is complete and its performance is tailored to play Disc 2. 7. Save the headset...
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With larger TVs you may need to turn on . See "Programming your LIFESTYLE® system remote to control your TV" in the guide. A. B. Change this ... sensor, you follow the steps below: 1. Plug the sensor cord connector into the TV SENSOR jack on the LIFESTYLE® system remote. Temporarily position the TV on/off sensor on the back of your TV Rear of TV ...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...
With larger TVs you may need to turn on . See "Programming your LIFESTYLE® system remote to control your TV" in the guide. A. B. Change this ... sensor, you follow the steps below: 1. Plug the sensor cord connector into the TV SENSOR jack on the LIFESTYLE® system remote. Temporarily position the TV on/off sensor on the back of your TV Rear of TV ...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...
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... back panel). Follow the instructions that you may use in your local electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. You will depend on your preference and the type of digital connections, either a coaxial digital (single cable with your TV, matching the colors on the adapter ... set your 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 the connections. • Make audio connections from the media center and makes them...
... back panel). Follow the instructions that you may use in your local electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. You will depend on your preference and the type of digital connections, either a coaxial digital (single cable with your TV, matching the colors on the adapter ... set your 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 the connections. • Make audio connections from the media center and makes them...
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... a different input on the media center rear panel. 2. Note: If you cannot connect a VCR to the media center. Most VCRs have already used the video and audio cables supplied with your LIFESTYLE® system, or your VCR does not provide any, you change from watching video tapes to DVDs and vice ... OUT) to the TV. You can use another input on the TV and select that input on your local electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. The composite connection made in Step 2 above will pass the VCR video to the media center (Composite Video IN). Contact your VCR to the L and R ...
... a different input on the media center rear panel. 2. Note: If you cannot connect a VCR to the media center. Most VCRs have already used the video and audio cables supplied with your LIFESTYLE® system, or your VCR does not provide any, you change from watching video tapes to DVDs and vice ... OUT) to the TV. You can use another input on the TV and select that input on your local electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. The composite connection made in Step 2 above will pass the VCR video to the media center (Composite Video IN). Contact your VCR to the L and R ...
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... a DIGITAL Audio OUT jack, connect it to the S-VIDEO IN ... on the media center. Connect a VCR to the corresponding... connect that to the TV. Use another S-VIDEO cable to connect the... VIDEO OUT jack, connect that jack is unavailable, connect the VCR directly to...the media center. Connect the VCR to watch cable...connect it to the CBL/SAT DIGITAL Audio IN jack on the media center.Connect the VCR composite VIDEO OUT directly to which you directly connected...connections: 1. English Reference Connecting your VCR. 2. If your cable satellite box has an additional set of Audio and VIDEO OUT jacks connect...
... a DIGITAL Audio OUT jack, connect it to the S-VIDEO IN ... on the media center. Connect a VCR to the corresponding... connect that to the TV. Use another S-VIDEO cable to connect the... VIDEO OUT jack, connect that jack is unavailable, connect the VCR directly to...the media center. Connect the VCR to watch cable...connect it to the CBL/SAT DIGITAL Audio IN jack on the media center.Connect the VCR composite VIDEO OUT directly to which you directly connected...connections: 1. English Reference Connecting your VCR. 2. If your cable satellite box has an additional set of Audio and VIDEO OUT jacks connect...
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Refer to the TV Audio IN jacks on the media center and select the TV source on your LIFESTYLE® system remote. Select that TV input. Select CBL/SAT on your LIFESTYLE® system remote. Connect the VCR (Audio L and R OUT) to "Component video" on page 24, if necessary. Component video... adapter Component video adapter Note: Two comonent video adapters are provided. 27 Connect the VCR (VIDEO OUT) to your home theater. To watch DVDs and see LIFESTYLE® system menus, select the VIDEO 4 input on your TV, or, if your cable/satellite box has...
Refer to the TV Audio IN jacks on the media center and select the TV source on your LIFESTYLE® system remote. Select that TV input. Select CBL/SAT on your LIFESTYLE® system remote. Connect the VCR (Audio L and R OUT) to "Component video" on page 24, if necessary. Component video... adapter Component video adapter Note: Two comonent video adapters are provided. 27 Connect the VCR (VIDEO OUT) to your home theater. To watch DVDs and see LIFESTYLE® system menus, select the VIDEO 4 input on your TV, or, if your cable/satellite box has...
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English Reference Figure 24 Connecting a game console Connecting a game console Connect a game console directly to an available TV input. See Figure 24. 28 To play, select that TV input and select TV audio on your LIFESTYLE® system remote.
English Reference Figure 24 Connecting a game console Connecting a game console Connect a game console directly to an available TV input. See Figure 24. 28 To play, select that TV input and select TV audio on your LIFESTYLE® system remote.