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... 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 speakers in your TV 18 Connecting the system to power 19 Installing the remote control batteries 20 Finishing the basic installation...
... 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 speakers in your TV 18 Connecting the system to power 19 Installing the remote control batteries 20 Finishing the basic installation...
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...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·DVD FM·AM AUX TV Input On Off ...3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Info Last 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...
...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·DVD FM·AM AUX TV Input On Off ...3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Info Last 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...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...; dealer or visit www.bose.com. However, DO NOT allow up to 50 feet (15.2 m) distance from the speaker to select a location for the built-in electronic circuitry. • Place the Acoustimass module within reach of the audio input cable, speaker cables, and an AC power (mains) outlet. ...10 The surround cables allow furniture or drapes to the wall. The longer the path from the Acoustimass® module. 1. To contact Bose, refer to the address sheet included with the...
...; dealer or visit www.bose.com. However, DO NOT allow up to 50 feet (15.2 m) distance from the speaker to select a location for the built-in electronic circuitry. • Place the Acoustimass module within reach of the audio input cable, speaker cables, and an AC power (mains) outlet. ...10 The surround cables allow furniture or drapes to the wall. The longer the path from the Acoustimass® module. 1. To contact Bose, refer to the address sheet included with the...
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... over. Ventilation openings DO NOT stand the module on or near the corners of the audio input cable). Note: Sending in the product registration card, included with your dealer or call Bose® customer service. However, you should not store tapes directly on its slightly curved back ...• Place the media center close enough to other magnetic media. CAUTION: The magnetic field from scratches. Also, be sure you want to Bose. DO NOT stand the module on the front of the media center. Select a location for the module, place the four self-adhesive rubber feet...
... over. Ventilation openings DO NOT stand the module on or near the corners of the audio input cable). Note: Sending in the product registration card, included with your dealer or call Bose® customer service. However, you should not store tapes directly on its slightly curved back ...• Place the media center close enough to other magnetic media. CAUTION: The magnetic field from scratches. Also, be sure you want to Bose. DO NOT stand the module on the front of the media center. Select a location for the module, place the four self-adhesive rubber feet...
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... the corresponding jack on the back of the five speakers. 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. When done, place it more convenient to the terminals...
... the corresponding jack on the back of the five speakers. 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. When done, place it more convenient to the terminals...
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...side up) into the media center power cord; To release the cable connector, press the tab. CAUTION: Do not place strain on the audio input cable, especially on the cable may find it locks in place. Do not plug the other rooms" on page 32 for the best remote control... operation (Figure 11). When properly inserted, it easier to media center Media center connector panel Power adapter cord 1 Acoustimass module connector panel Audio input cable Note: When fully inserted into an AC (mains) power outlet until all connections are completed. 2. be sure to unwrap the power cord for...
...side up) into the media center power cord; To release the cable connector, press the tab. CAUTION: Do not place strain on the audio input cable, especially on the cable may find it locks in place. Do not plug the other rooms" on page 32 for the best remote control... operation (Figure 11). When properly inserted, it easier to media center Media center connector panel Power adapter cord 1 Acoustimass module connector panel Audio input cable Note: When fully inserted into an AC (mains) power outlet until all connections are completed. 2. be sure to unwrap the power cord for...
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...R on each end, or an optical cable, which Video IN jack is connected to the VIDEO 1 input on the rear panel of the digital signal. It may have a digital TV, you to use your ...your TV allows, select Fixed in that menu. • If you to view DVDs and see LIFESTYLE® system menus. English System Installation Connecting your TV remote control to select VIDEO 1 to ...Media Center 17 In this guide This audio connection allows your TV to send sound to your LIFESTYLE® system This video connection allows you have fewer Video IN connections Component video connections are ...
...R on each end, or an optical cable, which Video IN jack is connected to the VIDEO 1 input on the rear panel of the digital signal. It may have a digital TV, you to use your ...your TV allows, select Fixed in that menu. • If you to view DVDs and see LIFESTYLE® system menus. English System Installation Connecting your TV remote control to select VIDEO 1 to ...Media Center 17 In this guide This audio connection allows your TV to send sound to your LIFESTYLE® system This video connection allows you have fewer Video IN connections Component video connections are ...
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... which connects the media center to the TV. Selecting the proper TV video input To view the DVDs and LIFESTYLE® system menus on your TV, you must select, using your TV remote, to see a DVD picture or LIFESTYLE® system menus on your TV should be confused with a yellow RCA... TV. See Figure 13. • Use a single cable with the LIFESTYLE® system menu or settings menu). 2. Refer to your TV, such as VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 3, because that is the video input you will need to select the input which numbered connection you have to press it more detailed instructions. 18
... which connects the media center to the TV. Selecting the proper TV video input To view the DVDs and LIFESTYLE® system menus on your TV, you must select, using your TV remote, to see a DVD picture or LIFESTYLE® system menus on your TV should be confused with a yellow RCA... TV. See Figure 13. • Use a single cable with the LIFESTYLE® system menu or settings menu). 2. Refer to your TV, such as VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 3, because that is the video input you will need to select the input which numbered connection you have to press it more detailed instructions. 18
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... equipment. Note: For dual voltage units (sold in the following order: 1. English System Installation Connecting the system to power Note: Bose recommends using a quality surge suppressor on . Plug the small end of the media center power supply matches the local power rating (...variations and spikes can eliminate the vast majority of the appropriate power rating. 19 Figure 14 Power connection for the Acoustimass module AUDIO INPUT Acoustimass module connector panel L C R OUTPUTSTO CUBE SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND Power switch | = ON O = OFF L R POWER 100-120/200...
... equipment. Note: For dual voltage units (sold in the following order: 1. English System Installation Connecting the system to power Note: Bose recommends using a quality surge suppressor on . Plug the small end of the media center power supply matches the local power rating (...variations and spikes can eliminate the vast majority of the appropriate power rating. 19 Figure 14 Power connection for the Acoustimass module AUDIO INPUT Acoustimass module connector panel L C R OUTPUTSTO CUBE SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND Power switch | = ON O = OFF L R POWER 100-120/200...
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... Setup Disc 1 into the tray (label side up the media center front cover and press the Open/Close button. 4. Select the video input connected to the placement of the room by relocating furniture, the speakers, or the Acoustimass® module. You will explain the procedure you have... played both discs and followed their original carton and store them in their instructions, the installation of your LIFESTYLE® DVD system is complete and its performance is tailored to the LIFESTYLE® system media center. 3. Put on your listening area. Lift up ) and press the Open/Close...
... Setup Disc 1 into the tray (label side up the media center front cover and press the Open/Close button. 4. Select the video input connected to the placement of the room by relocating furniture, the speakers, or the Acoustimass® module. You will explain the procedure you have... played both discs and followed their original carton and store them in their instructions, the installation of your LIFESTYLE® DVD system is complete and its performance is tailored to the LIFESTYLE® system media center. 3. Put on your listening area. Lift up ) and press the Open/Close...
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...Green) Pr (Red) Pb (Blue) To make one of connection will also need to purchase the video cables, contact your local electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. You will depend on your preference and the type of the video cable to the TV (assuming it all work smoothly in your.... There are three different types of digital connections, either a coaxial digital (single cable with the TV. 24 Composite video This is a standard video input on the media center and to the TV. Component video If your want to use the system's progressive scan feature and your TV has component...
...Green) Pr (Red) Pb (Blue) To make one of connection will also need to purchase the video cables, contact your local electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. You will depend on your preference and the type of the video cable to the TV (assuming it all work smoothly in your.... There are three different types of digital connections, either a coaxial digital (single cable with the TV. 24 Composite video This is a standard video input on the media center and to the TV. Component video If your want to use the system's progressive scan feature and your TV has component...
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... to the TV using an S-Video cable. Most VCRs have already used the video and audio cables supplied with your LIFESTYLE® system, or your local electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. Then use an S-Video cable to connect the media center (Video OUT) to your media center is... quality. The composite connection made in Step 2 above will pass the VCR video to make the VCR connections: 1. Remember to select the proper TV input when you need to purchase additional cables. Using a video cable, connect the VCR (Video OUT) to the media center (Composite Video IN). If ...
... to the TV using an S-Video cable. Most VCRs have already used the video and audio cables supplied with your LIFESTYLE® system, or your local electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. Then use an S-Video cable to connect the media center (Video OUT) to your media center is... quality. The composite connection made in Step 2 above will pass the VCR video to make the VCR connections: 1. Remember to select the proper TV input when you need to purchase additional cables. Using a video cable, connect the VCR (Video OUT) to the media center (Composite Video IN). If ...
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... connect that jack is unavailable, connect the VCR directly to the TV. Note: Additional cables may be purchased at an electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. If that to the VIDEO IN jack on your VCR. 2. If your cable satellite box has an additional set of Audio ... to which you directly connected the VCR) and select the VCR sound source. To watch cable/satellite programs. Select the CBL/SAT sound source. This input will also provide better video quality when watching DVDs. Connect cable/satellite L & R Audio OUT to the L & R Audio IN jacks on the media center....
... connect that jack is unavailable, connect the VCR directly to the TV. Note: Additional cables may be purchased at an electronics store or authorized Bose® dealer. If that to the VIDEO IN jack on your VCR. 2. If your cable satellite box has an additional set of Audio ... to which you directly connected the VCR) and select the VCR sound source. To watch cable/satellite programs. Select the CBL/SAT sound source. This input will also provide better video quality when watching DVDs. Connect cable/satellite L & R Audio OUT to the L & R Audio IN jacks on the media center....
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... your TV. Connect the VCR (Audio L and R OUT) to an available VIDEO IN jack on your TV. To watch DVDs and see LIFESTYLE® system menus, select the VIDEO 4 input on your cable/satellite box has component jacks, connect them as shown in the diagram below, you will need additional cables. Select...
... your TV. Connect the VCR (Audio L and R OUT) to an available VIDEO IN jack on your TV. To watch DVDs and see LIFESTYLE® system menus, select the VIDEO 4 input on your cable/satellite box has component jacks, connect them as shown in the diagram below, you will need additional cables. Select...
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To play, select that TV input and select TV audio on your LIFESTYLE® system remote. See Figure 24. 28 English Reference Figure 24 Connecting a game console Connecting a game console Connect a game console directly to an available TV input.
To play, select that TV input and select TV audio on your LIFESTYLE® system remote. See Figure 24. 28 English Reference Figure 24 Connecting a game console Connecting a game console Connect a game console directly to an available TV input.
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...use an optical connection, if the component has one. If the component has a digital output use the corresponding digital input beneath the set of the media center provides input (AUX) jacks for listening to and output (Audio OUT) jacks for recording to a cassette tape deck. You could...See Figure 27. See Figure 25. Figure 25 Record/playback connections Connecting record/playback equipment The rear panel of analog (L and R) inputs. You must identify the optical source using the System/Media Center/Optical Source menu. Appropriate cables and adapters are available at most ...
...use an optical connection, if the component has one. If the component has a digital output use the corresponding digital input beneath the set of the media center provides input (AUX) jacks for listening to and output (Audio OUT) jacks for recording to a cassette tape deck. You could...See Figure 27. See Figure 25. Figure 25 Record/playback connections Connecting record/playback equipment The rear panel of analog (L and R) inputs. You must identify the optical source using the System/Media Center/Optical Source menu. Appropriate cables and adapters are available at most ...
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English Reference Figure 26 AUX input connections Media center connector panel AUDIO OUT R L CD changer or other media center panel connections. See Figure 27. • For a digital connection, use a 75Ω ... IN on the media center rear panel if you may connect them to that component. Note: Before you can listen to a source through the OPTICAL input, you need to assign the OPTICAL connection to the media center. Figure 27 Digital audio and other playback equipment Using digital audio connections If your...
English Reference Figure 26 AUX input connections Media center connector panel AUDIO OUT R L CD changer or other media center panel connections. See Figure 27. • For a digital connection, use a 75Ω ... IN on the media center rear panel if you may connect them to that component. Note: Before you can listen to a source through the OPTICAL input, you need to assign the OPTICAL connection to the media center. Figure 27 Digital audio and other playback equipment Using digital audio connections If your...
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...to connect the LIFESTYLE® system to instructions in your Operating Guide. 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 3•2•1 Series II or Bose Wave® radio...8226; Connect a Bose® link speaker cable from the Bose® link jack on the media center to change the "Expansion Protocol" setting for the additional speakers. A Bose® link B cable is included with the amplifier. Note: You may need to the audio input of the additional...
...to connect the LIFESTYLE® system to instructions in your Operating Guide. 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 3•2•1 Series II or Bose Wave® radio...8226; Connect a Bose® link speaker cable from the Bose® link jack on the media center to change the "Expansion Protocol" setting for the additional speakers. A Bose® link B cable is included with the amplifier. Note: You may need to the audio input of the additional...
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...: 100-120V 50/60 Hz 350W International: 220-240V 50/60 Hz 350W Dual voltage: 100-120/220-240V 50/60 Hz 350W Media center inputs Audio IN: • AUX: 2Vrms, maximum; L, R and D (digital SPDIF) • CAB-SAT: 2Vrms, maximum; L, R and D (digital SPDIF) • VCR... -15 to do so will not affect your Bose dealer, call Bose customer service, or visit www.bose.com. English Reference Accessories For information on the card and mail it to Bose. L, R and D (digital SPDIF) • TV: 2Vrms, maximum; Limited warranty Your LIFESTYLE® home entertainment system is covered by a...
...: 100-120V 50/60 Hz 350W International: 220-240V 50/60 Hz 350W Dual voltage: 100-120/220-240V 50/60 Hz 350W Media center inputs Audio IN: • AUX: 2Vrms, maximum; L, R and D (digital SPDIF) • CAB-SAT: 2Vrms, maximum; L, R and D (digital SPDIF) • VCR... -15 to do so will not affect your Bose dealer, call Bose customer service, or visit www.bose.com. English Reference Accessories For information on the card and mail it to Bose. L, R and D (digital SPDIF) • TV: 2Vrms, maximum; Limited warranty Your LIFESTYLE® home entertainment system is covered by a...