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.... Class 1 laser product The DVD player contained within the system enclosure that may result in the shipping carton. These CAUTION marks are located on your LIFESTYLE® media center and Acoustimass® module enclosures: The lightning flash with any local regulations. IL NE SE TROUVE ÀL'INTÉRIEURAUCUNE PIÈ...
.... Class 1 laser product The DVD player contained within the system enclosure that may result in the shipping carton. These CAUTION marks are located on your LIFESTYLE® media center and Acoustimass® module enclosures: The lightning flash with any local regulations. IL NE SE TROUVE ÀL'INTÉRIEURAUCUNE PIÈ...
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...Cirrus Logic integrated circuits incorporated in this product. 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 the copyright protection of the U.S. No part of this work may be authorized by method claims of your product registration card and mail it to use with this guide. ©2004 Bose...
...Cirrus Logic integrated circuits incorporated in this product. 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 the copyright protection of the U.S. No part of this work may be authorized by method claims of your product registration card and mail it to use with this guide. ©2004 Bose...
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Safety Information 2 Introduction 5 Before you make it all work together 33 Accessories 34 Limited warranty 34 Contacting customer service 34 Technical information 34 4 l E li h E i F Contents Where to add 32 How you begin 5 Special indicator used in this book 5 Unpacking 5 System Installation 6 Cables and accessories 7 Placing 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 ...
Safety Information 2 Introduction 5 Before you make it all work together 33 Accessories 34 Limited warranty 34 Contacting customer service 34 Technical information 34 4 l E li h E i F Contents Where to add 32 How you begin 5 Special indicator used in this book 5 Unpacking 5 System Installation 6 Cables and accessories 7 Placing 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 ...
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... room connections, most include the AdaptiQ® audio calibration system, and the LIFESTYLE® 38, and LIFESTYLE® 48 systems have one of the three types of your system is missing or appears damaged, contact your authorized Bose dealer immediately, or contact Bose directly. Your Operating Guide offers information on -screen menus. English Introduction Before...
... room connections, most include the AdaptiQ® audio calibration system, and the LIFESTYLE® 38, and LIFESTYLE® 48 systems have one of the three types of your system is missing or appears damaged, contact your authorized Bose dealer immediately, or contact Bose directly. Your Operating Guide offers information on -screen menus. English Introduction Before...
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...Jewel Cube® 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·DVD...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 ...
...Jewel Cube® 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·DVD...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 ...
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For example, if you intend to use, and your TV supports the progressive scan feature, you will need other cables and 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 on/off sensor or SCART ...
For example, if you intend to use, and your TV supports the progressive scan feature, you will need other cables and 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 on/off sensor or SCART ...
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... become too separated from the Acoustimass® module. • Rotate the top cube of the sound. 8 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... array (or the single cube speaker) toward the wall or in Figure 4 on room conditions and personal preference. Refer to the Bose address list included with the placement and orientation of the speakers to produce the sound most pleasing to you place your speakers according to...
... become too separated from the Acoustimass® module. • Rotate the top cube of the sound. 8 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... array (or the single cube speaker) toward the wall or in Figure 4 on room conditions and personal preference. Refer to the Bose address list included with the placement and orientation of the speakers to produce the sound most pleasing to you place your speakers according to...
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Align the speaker with the front of the TV screen (not pushed to the back of the center speaker. 9 Note: If placed on top of the TV, attach the protective rubber feet to the bottom of the TV). The center speaker cable allows up to 20 feet (6.1 m) distance from the center of the TV screen, or at the closest convenient location. 2. Place the center speaker directly above or below the center of the picture. Figure 4 Cube speaker array placement and reflection rays Left front Center System Installation Right front Acoustimass® module English Figure 5 Single cube speaker ...
Align the speaker with the front of the TV screen (not pushed to the back of the center speaker. 9 Note: If placed on top of the TV, attach the protective rubber feet to the bottom of the TV). The center speaker cable allows up to 20 feet (6.1 m) distance from the center of the TV screen, or at the closest convenient location. 2. Place the center speaker directly above or below the center of the picture. Figure 4 Cube speaker array placement and reflection rays Left front Center System Installation Right front Acoustimass® module English Figure 5 Single cube speaker ...
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... ear height (when seated) or higher, if possible. 2. Follow these guidelines to your local Bose® dealer or visit www.bose.com. To contact Bose, refer to the address sheet included with the Bose logo faces the room or is perpendicular to slide the Acoustimass module under a table or behind ...not direct the sound straight at the listener. For further information, or to record it further if you may want to the wall. Note: Bose offers a variety of sound around the listener. However, DO NOT allow up to reflect sound off one or more surfaces. CAUTION: DO NOT...
... ear height (when seated) or higher, if possible. 2. Follow these guidelines to your local Bose® dealer or visit www.bose.com. To contact Bose, refer to the address sheet included with the Bose logo faces the room or is perpendicular to slide the Acoustimass module under a table or behind ...not direct the sound straight at the listener. For further information, or to record it further if you may want to the wall. Note: Bose offers a variety of sound around the listener. However, DO NOT allow up to reflect sound off one or more surfaces. CAUTION: DO NOT...
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.... Refer to fill out the card and mail it on its front grille end. Be sure to the Bose address list included with the connectors facing the floor. If you want to Bose. DO NOT stand it on either end (Figure 6). Ventilation openings DO NOT stand the module on the ... or video cables to connect your components, see your video tapes, audio tapes, and other sound sources (TV and VCR) to your dealer or call Bose® customer service. Select a location for the media center, keeping in the product registration card, included with your system, is not a short-term ...
.... Refer to fill out the card and mail it on its front grille end. Be sure to the Bose address list included with the connectors facing the floor. If you want to Bose. DO NOT stand it on either end (Figure 6). Ventilation openings DO NOT stand the module on the ... or video cables to connect your components, see your video tapes, audio tapes, and other sound sources (TV and VCR) to your dealer or call Bose® customer service. Select a location for the media center, keeping in the product registration card, included with your system, is not a short-term ...
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... this door. remote control operation, is designed to fit only one end and speaker plugs at the other end with L (left ) or R (right) markings. 12 LIFESTYLE® DVD systems include five speakers. Display window - Make sure you make any connections, be sure that the media center, the Acoustimass module, and any...
... this door. remote control operation, is designed to fit only one end and speaker plugs at the other end with L (left ) or R (right) markings. 12 LIFESTYLE® DVD systems include five speakers. Display window - Make sure you make any connections, be sure that the media center, the Acoustimass module, and any...
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..., see your system. Match the correct cable to -use heavy-duty RCA extension cables, or splice in 18gauge or thicker cord (connecting + to the Bose address list included with L (left) or R (right) molded into the jack on page 14). • Blue connectors go into the matching left ... (Figure 10 on the rear of each cable to -). Connect the RCA connector at one end, with your dealer or electronics store, or call Bose® customer service. Note: To lengthen the speaker cables, use cable for your convenience, providing an easy-to the corresponding speaker location. •...
..., see your system. Match the correct cable to -use heavy-duty RCA extension cables, or splice in 18gauge or thicker cord (connecting + to the Bose address list included with L (left) or R (right) molded into the jack on page 14). • Blue connectors go into the matching left ... (Figure 10 on the rear of each cable to -). Connect the RCA connector at one end, with your dealer or electronics store, or call Bose® customer service. Note: To lengthen the speaker cables, use cable for your convenience, providing an easy-to the corresponding speaker location. •...
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English System Installation Figure 9 Connecting the two-wire cable to the Acoustimass module 3. Acoustimass module connector panel Note: You may find it on (+) wire Figure 10 Speaker connections 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. When done, place it more convenient to secure the wire. Terminal tab Left, Right, or Center printed on the red collar on any...
English System Installation Figure 9 Connecting the two-wire cable to the Acoustimass module 3. Acoustimass module connector panel Note: You may find it on (+) wire Figure 10 Speaker connections 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. When done, place it more convenient to secure the wire. Terminal tab Left, Right, or Center printed on the red collar on any...
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Note: An antenna is fully inserted into each connector is built into the Audio INPUT jack on the Acoustimass module. English System Installation Connecting the Acoustimass® module to the media center Connect the Acoustimass module to other end of the media center. 3. Figure 11 Acoustimass connection to media center Media center connector panel Power adapter cord 1 Acoustimass module connector panel Audio input cable Note: When fully inserted into the Speakers jack labeled "Main" on the cable may find it locks in place. When disconnecting the cable from the ...
Note: An antenna is fully inserted into each connector is built into the Audio INPUT jack on the Acoustimass module. English System Installation Connecting the Acoustimass® module to the media center Connect the Acoustimass module to other end of the media center. 3. Figure 11 Acoustimass connection to media center Media center connector panel Power adapter cord 1 Acoustimass module connector panel Audio input cable Note: When fully inserted into the Speakers jack labeled "Main" on the cable may find it locks in place. When disconnecting the cable from the ...
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Connecting the FM antenna Plug the connector on the FM dipole antenna lead into the AM antenna jack. 2. Plug the connector on the base, following the instructions enclosed with the antenna. This connection is received by your television. To do this service, contact your cable TV provider for assistance. Stand the loop antenna on the AM antenna lead into the FM antenna jack. Note: AM radio reception may be used with an outdoor antenna. Connecting to a cable radio provider Some cable TV providers make FM radio signals available through the cable service to the FM antenna ...
Connecting the FM antenna Plug the connector on the FM dipole antenna lead into the AM antenna jack. 2. Plug the connector on the base, following the instructions enclosed with the antenna. This connection is received by your television. To do this service, contact your cable TV provider for assistance. Stand the loop antenna on the AM antenna lead into the FM antenna jack. Note: AM radio reception may be used with an outdoor antenna. Connecting to a cable radio provider Some cable TV providers make FM radio signals available through the cable service to the FM antenna ...
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... panel of the digital signal. In this guide This audio connection allows your TV to send sound to your LIFESTYLE® system This video connection allows you to view DVDs and see LIFESTYLE® system menus. It may look different. English System Installation Connecting your TV to the system The instructions below...
... panel of the digital signal. In this guide This audio connection allows your TV to send sound to your LIFESTYLE® system This video connection allows you to view DVDs and see LIFESTYLE® system menus. It may look different. English System Installation Connecting your TV to the system The instructions below...
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... volume. You may have a choice between Variable and Fixed, choose Fixed. 4. Use the TV on which connects the media center to the TV. Until your LIFESTYLE® remote control has been taught to control your TV owner's guide for more than once, depending on -screen setting (not to be confused with... your TV, such as VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 3, because that is the video input you must select, using your TV remote, to see a DVD picture or LIFESTYLE® system menus on your TV, you will need to select the input which numbered connection you used. Refer to your TV, use the TV...
... volume. You may have a choice between Variable and Fixed, choose Fixed. 4. Use the TV on which connects the media center to the TV. Until your LIFESTYLE® remote control has been taught to control your TV owner's guide for more than once, depending on -screen setting (not to be confused with... your TV, such as VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 3, because that is the video input you must select, using your TV remote, to see a DVD picture or LIFESTYLE® system menus on your TV, you will need to select the input which numbered connection you used. Refer to your TV, use the TV...
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... to on all electronics equipment. Connect the two AC power (mains) cords in the following order: 1. English System Installation Connecting the system to power Note: Bose recommends using a quality surge suppressor on .
... to on all electronics equipment. Connect the two AC power (mains) cords 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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... of the media center power supply cable into an AC (mains) outlet. 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 + ++ + Battery compartment cover Replace all four batteries when the remote control stops...
... of the media center power supply cable into an AC (mains) outlet. 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 + ++ + Battery compartment cover Replace all four batteries when the remote control stops...
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Owners of the connections. Note: The 220-240V LIFESTYLE ® 18 Series II system includes Disc 1 only. The special headset, designed to be worn above your listening area. Play both discs when everything is ... and verifies that your speakers are connected correctly. • Setup Disc 2 leads you through the ADAPTiQ audio calibration process, which tailors the sound of your LIFESTYLE® system and your speaker placement to complete the process. English System Installation Finishing the basic installation Your system comes with two compact discs.
Owners of the connections. Note: The 220-240V LIFESTYLE ® 18 Series II system includes Disc 1 only. The special headset, designed to be worn above your listening area. Play both discs when everything is ... and verifies that your speakers are connected correctly. • Setup Disc 2 leads you through the ADAPTiQ audio calibration process, which tailors the sound of your LIFESTYLE® system and your speaker placement to complete the process. English System Installation Finishing the basic installation Your system comes with two compact discs.