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...your system 23 Changing the house code settings 24 Adding speakers 25 Troubleshooting 26 Warranty period 27 Customer service 27 Cleaning the Lifestyle 8 system 28 Product Information Technical information 29 Accessories 29 Index 30 Bost Corporation inside back cover For your sales slip and... The music center display 18 The system controls 18 The music center controls 19 The Lifestyle' remote control 19 Listening to your Lifestyle 8 system 20 Listening to video sound 20 Listening to the radio 21 Listening to find... Setting Up Before you keep your ...
...your system 23 Changing the house code settings 24 Adding speakers 25 Troubleshooting 26 Warranty period 27 Customer service 27 Cleaning the Lifestyle 8 system 28 Product Information Technical information 29 Accessories 29 Index 30 Bost Corporation inside back cover For your sales slip and... The music center display 18 The system controls 18 The music center controls 19 The Lifestyle' remote control 19 Listening to your Lifestyle 8 system 20 Listening to video sound 20 Listening to the radio 21 Listening to find... Setting Up Before you keep your ...
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.... Even with a hide-away Acoustimass module • An easy-to-use remote control Bose Videostage* decoder technology enables the Lifestyle° 8 system to reproduce the realism of movie sound especially for any of the picture are directed to the most appropriate speakers based on the...Corporation. 4 When viewing older movies or listening to you for purchasing the Bose° Lifestyle° 8 system. To select surround-encoded material, look for a home environment. You will not hear sound from the center of the time. This complete audio home entertainment system ...
.... Even with a hide-away Acoustimass module • An easy-to-use remote control Bose Videostage* decoder technology enables the Lifestyle° 8 system to reproduce the realism of movie sound especially for any of the picture are directed to the most appropriate speakers based on the...Corporation. 4 When viewing older movies or listening to you for purchasing the Bose° Lifestyle° 8 system. To select surround-encoded material, look for a home environment. You will not hear sound from the center of the time. This complete audio home entertainment system ...
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... 3.) Note: The cube speakers are magnetically shielded so you cannot pinpoint where the sound comes from the picture. A CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for your Lifestyle 8 system When you . Contact Bose Customer Service (see "Fine-tuning your speakers. The front speaker cables allow up ...to 3 feet (1 m) from the edge of reflected sound patterns in a different direction to the guidelines below, ...
... 3.) Note: The cube speakers are magnetically shielded so you cannot pinpoint where the sound comes from the picture. A CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for your Lifestyle 8 system When you . Contact Bose Customer Service (see "Fine-tuning your speakers. The front speaker cables allow up ...to 3 feet (1 m) from the edge of reflected sound patterns in a different direction to the guidelines below, ...
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... on line with books. Placing speakers in line with the front of the screen (not pushed to the back of the sound. Do not direct the sound straight at the front edge of the picture (Figure 2). C Right front Figure 3 Speaker placement - 111- 17)- Setting... Up Figure 2 Recommended front speaker locations Center speaker The sound from the center speaker should appear to come directly from the Acoustimass module. Center Acoustimass module Left Right front front 4 Left surround Flight ...
... on line with books. Placing speakers in line with the front of the screen (not pushed to the back of the sound. Do not direct the sound straight at the front edge of the picture (Figure 2). C Right front Figure 3 Speaker placement - 111- 17)- Setting... Up Figure 2 Recommended front speaker locations Center speaker The sound from the center speaker should appear to come directly from the Acoustimass module. Center Acoustimass module Left Right front front 4 Left surround Flight ...
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...Alternate position 0 5. Aim the port (the round opening) into the room or along the same the wall as the TV, or close enough to the sound sources (TV, VCR, etc.) to allow furniture or drapes to block the ventilation openings of the module. 3. The slots on the long edge, with .... Allow enough room to open the CD player cover 2. An alternate position is on either end, as the front speakers (see your dealer or call Bose. 3. The rubber feet provide increased stability and protection from the TV 1. under a table, behind a sofa. For best bass performance, do not place ...
...Alternate position 0 5. Aim the port (the round opening) into the room or along the same the wall as the TV, or close enough to the sound sources (TV, VCR, etc.) to allow furniture or drapes to block the ventilation openings of the module. 3. The slots on the long edge, with .... Allow enough room to open the CD player cover 2. An alternate position is on either end, as the front speakers (see your dealer or call Bose. 3. The rubber feet provide increased stability and protection from the TV 1. under a table, behind a sofa. For best bass performance, do not place ...
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... power jack Red and white COnneCtOrs into matching FIXED OUTPUTs Audio input cable Black CaineCtOr into the SYSTEM CONTROL jack, you will hear no.sound. fr itzeiz:k,..ii?".wi NO 01 tr Ws Figure 6 Music center and speaker connections '7e,;1::572 °;-:f5Nnetleff, c0 4'" ...A5tAret'*-...A1- > 9"Pil'ASK;Vt>"4.-1 7#>10;PACP" 4:;:iv.+Z1-0).•• Connecting the Acoustimass' module to the Lifestyle' music center Connect the Acoustimass module to the music center with the fixed level audio output available from the FIXED OUTPUT jacks. 2. Note: Do...
... power jack Red and white COnneCtOrs into matching FIXED OUTPUTs Audio input cable Black CaineCtOr into the SYSTEM CONTROL jack, you will hear no.sound. fr itzeiz:k,..ii?".wi NO 01 tr Ws Figure 6 Music center and speaker connections '7e,;1::572 °;-:f5Nnetleff, c0 4'" ...A5tAret'*-...A1- > 9"Pil'ASK;Vt>"4.-1 7#>10;PACP" 4:;:iv.+Z1-0).•• Connecting the Acoustimass' module to the Lifestyle' music center Connect the Acoustimass module to the music center with the fixed level audio output available from the FIXED OUTPUT jacks. 2. Note: Do...
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...; 8 system to the Lifestyle' 8 system There are many variations of video inputs for the word "surround" on the tape, CD, or preceding the TV broadcast. Cablesmay also be stereo. It is to select the sound source. In order for the video, not as the switching center to ... input jacks Figure 10 Connecting components through your home theater. Match red connectors to right(R) jacks and black or white connectors to the Lifestyle° 8 music center, and select the source from most VCRs or laserdiscplayers are available at many other video soundsource has fixedand variable ...
...; 8 system to the Lifestyle' 8 system There are many variations of video inputs for the word "surround" on the tape, CD, or preceding the TV broadcast. Cablesmay also be stereo. It is to select the sound source. In order for the video, not as the switching center to ... input jacks Figure 10 Connecting components through your home theater. Match red connectors to right(R) jacks and black or white connectors to the Lifestyle° 8 music center, and select the source from most VCRs or laserdiscplayers are available at many other video soundsource has fixedand variable ...
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... your stereo VCR to the stereo position. Do not connect any speakers to the TV) • Connect the VCR fixed audio outputs to the VIDEO SOUND INPUTs of the signal (VCR, laserdisc, cable, etc.): • Connect your home theater components (VCR, cable box, laserdisc player, etc.) to the ...to use the L andR audio outputs from your stereo VCR directly to yourmusic center L andR VIDEO SOUNDinputs, as a tuner and to select other connected sound sources. (See Figure 11.) • Connect your home theater components to the appropriate VCR inputs. • Connect the VCR video signal to the TV...
... your stereo VCR to the stereo position. Do not connect any speakers to the TV) • Connect the VCR fixed audio outputs to the VIDEO SOUND INPUTs of the signal (VCR, laserdisc, cable, etc.): • Connect your home theater components (VCR, cable box, laserdisc player, etc.) to the ...to use the L andR audio outputs from your stereo VCR directly to yourmusic center L andR VIDEO SOUNDinputs, as a tuner and to select other connected sound sources. (See Figure 11.) • Connect your home theater components to the appropriate VCR inputs. • Connect the VCR video signal to the TV...
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... is the display for audio from a video source. 74 Note: Selecting VIDEO on your TV or VCR to select the sound sources, connect up to three sound sources directly to the Lifestyles 8 system. For example, connect a VCR into TAPE PLAY IN, a laserdisc to AUX IN, and a N's fixed audio... or remote control, you select the source. If you wish, you can change the speaker mode after you choose which sound source to hear. Setting Up Figure 12 Connecting components to the Lifestyle' 8 system inputs Lasamisc a V ffi L R Aucuat U 0 mus'c Center (INITahri -* C0IY0 V VCR v$0,00.0 to TV...
... is the display for audio from a video source. 74 Note: Selecting VIDEO on your TV or VCR to select the sound sources, connect up to three sound sources directly to the Lifestyles 8 system. For example, connect a VCR into TAPE PLAY IN, a laserdisc to AUX IN, and a N's fixed audio... or remote control, you select the source. If you wish, you can change the speaker mode after you choose which sound source to hear. Setting Up Figure 12 Connecting components to the Lifestyle' 8 system inputs Lasamisc a V ffi L R Aucuat U 0 mus'c Center (INITahri -* C0IY0 V VCR v$0,00.0 to TV...
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Operating Your Lifestyle® 8 System The music center display This music center display (Figure 18) provides information on , switches between AM and FM. Figure 18 The music center .../PRESET a ea P./ I NI SKIP MI a CO KAY/PAUSE TParmacessr a a a Pic I•4 EXIP .01 a CO RAVOIPCE IIIAOPAESE7 a a a .Iii I AM FM STEREO DISCI ri - MUTE - Selects a video sound source connected to the AUX inputs, and turns the system on (in STEREO speaker mode). Press and hold to the TAPE inputs, and turns the...
Operating Your Lifestyle® 8 System The music center display This music center display (Figure 18) provides information on , switches between AM and FM. Figure 18 The music center .../PRESET a ea P./ I NI SKIP MI a CO KAY/PAUSE TParmacessr a a a Pic I•4 EXIP .01 a CO RAVOIPCE IIIAOPAESE7 a a a .Iii I AM FM STEREO DISCI ri - MUTE - Selects a video sound source connected to the AUX inputs, and turns the system on (in STEREO speaker mode). Press and hold to the TAPE inputs, and turns the...
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... CD cover for 10 seconds. • While in your home. The Lifestyle' remote control Figure 20 The emote control For most types of the surround speakers. 0 "-- You can change to another sound source, the system selects the factory-set speaker mode for that source (SURROUND... or STEREO C' s) (2-speaker) mode. 0®_T1F0.).rt0r.) ass- • When you press VIDEO, the system automatically selects SURROUND mode. • For other sound sources (AM/FM, CD, AUX, TAPE), the system selects STEREO mode. • Each time you change to the factory-set station presets. SURROUND + /- -...
... CD cover for 10 seconds. • While in your home. The Lifestyle' remote control Figure 20 The emote control For most types of the surround speakers. 0 "-- You can change to another sound source, the system selects the factory-set speaker mode for that source (SURROUND... or STEREO C' s) (2-speaker) mode. 0®_T1F0.).rt0r.) ass- • When you press VIDEO, the system automatically selects SURROUND mode. • For other sound sources (AM/FM, CD, AUX, TAPE), the system selects STEREO mode. • Each time you change to the factory-set station presets. SURROUND + /- -...
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... bass mode, a bass level specially designed for each particular program. See additional discussion about selecting program material on the remote. If your Lifestyle 8 system Your Lifestyle' 8 system offers the option of AUTO OFF increases the time until shutoff by 15 minutes (up ) or ♦ (down) keys... to raise or lower the volume. • For SURROUND mode, use the SURROUND + or - You will not hear sound from surround-encoded program material ...
... bass mode, a bass level specially designed for each particular program. See additional discussion about selecting program material on the remote. If your Lifestyle 8 system Your Lifestyle' 8 system offers the option of AUTO OFF increases the time until shutoff by 15 minutes (up ) or ♦ (down) keys... to raise or lower the volume. • For SURROUND mode, use the SURROUND + or - You will not hear sound from surround-encoded program material ...
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... treble control (toward -). Rooms with bare floors and walls, may reduce the treble sound of your room can choose between standard and enhanced bass. To perform the same way in volume, since Bose patented signal processing technology provides a natural tonal balance over the full range of -...to adjust tone settings for changes in your home, your Lifestyle 8 system restores the bass to this position. Too much or too little treble Rooms with too few sound-absorbing fumishings, especially those with a lot of sound-absorbing furnishings, such as described here. You can further fine...
... treble control (toward -). Rooms with bare floors and walls, may reduce the treble sound of your room can choose between standard and enhanced bass. To perform the same way in volume, since Bose patented signal processing technology provides a natural tonal balance over the full range of -...to adjust tone settings for changes in your home, your Lifestyle 8 system restores the bass to this position. Too much or too little treble Rooms with too few sound-absorbing fumishings, especially those with a lot of sound-absorbing furnishings, such as described here. You can further fine...
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...switch 5. Slide the switch up (Figure 23). 4. Keep the following considerations in a second room. When you choose to the sound source that is shipped set to B, to operate speakers connected to control your main speakers. Make sure that came with the system ... switch 6. tet_,Alitie,g',;71t, : ' d'esin2C16:,t 2krt0292--ci- 4/...012 CIWZN:3 1 4'. 9: ?p pf:070 (1',X9 tar de Adding speakers Your Lifestyle 8 system provides high quality audio for speakers connected to FIXED and A outputs. • Using the mute key on your second remote to control speakers connected...
...switch 5. Slide the switch up (Figure 23). 4. Keep the following considerations in a second room. When you choose to the sound source that is shipped set to B, to operate speakers connected to control your main speakers. Make sure that came with the system ... switch 6. tet_,Alitie,g',;71t, : ' d'esin2C16:,t 2krt0292--ci- 4/...012 CIWZN:3 1 4'. 9: ?p pf:070 (1',X9 tar de Adding speakers Your Lifestyle 8 system provides high quality audio for speakers connected to FIXED and A outputs. • Using the mute key on your second remote to control speakers connected...
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... AM antennas. • Make sure that the center cube cable is connected at all No sound No sound from center speaker Too much sound from center speaker No sound from conflicting with another nearby Lifestyle system. 'on Ort Troubleshooting Problem System does not function at both ends. • Select ...to restore the factory preset center volume setting. • Select SURROUND (5-speaker) mode. • Press SURROUND +. • Make sure the video sound source is stereo and surround-encoded, and the component used (TV, VCR, DVD or laserdisc player) is firmly seated in the display. Press ...
... AM antennas. • Make sure that the center cube cable is connected at all No sound No sound from center speaker Too much sound from center speaker No sound from conflicting with another nearby Lifestyle system. 'on Ort Troubleshooting Problem System does not function at both ends. • Select ...to restore the factory preset center volume setting. • Select SURROUND (5-speaker) mode. • Press SURROUND +. • Make sure the video sound source is stereo and surround-encoded, and the component used (TV, VCR, DVD or laserdisc player) is firmly seated in the display. Press ...
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Warranty period The Bose* Lifestyle° 8 system is covered by a limited 1-year transferable warranty. Details of weak signal coverage. • Adjust antenna position to reduce interference. • Make sure speaker ... if the play symbol Pi- Clean the CD. Problem CD does not play Radio does not work FM sound is distorted Sound is distorted Volume control is too sensitive No tape, CD, VCR, or TV sound aintainin" Onttifei eat' What to do • Make sure the music center CD cover is closed. •...
Warranty period The Bose* Lifestyle° 8 system is covered by a limited 1-year transferable warranty. Details of weak signal coverage. • Adjust antenna position to reduce interference. • Make sure speaker ... if the play symbol Pi- Clean the CD. Problem CD does not play Radio does not work FM sound is distorted Sound is distorted Volume control is too sensitive No tape, CD, VCR, or TV sound aintainin" Onttifei eat' What to do • Make sure the music center CD cover is closed. •...
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... Cube speakers Polymer, painted Acoustimass module Vinyl veneer, Polymer Accessories To find out about mounting brackets, stands, and additional remote controls, contact your Bose dealer. Technical information Music centerpowerpack power rating USA/Canada: 120V- 60 Hz 25VA Europe: 230V- 50 Hz 25VA Australia: 240V- 50 Hz ... 350W Europe/Australia: 220-240V- 50/60 Hz 350W Dual Voltage: 115/230V- 50/60 Hz 350W Music center inputs TAPE: 3V maximum AUX, VIDEO SOUND: 4V maximum FM antenna: 751-1 AM antenna: 12 pH POWER: 12V-, 1.0 A Outputs Variable audio: SPEAKERS A and B Fixed audio: FIXED, TAPE ...
... Cube speakers Polymer, painted Acoustimass module Vinyl veneer, Polymer Accessories To find out about mounting brackets, stands, and additional remote controls, contact your Bose dealer. Technical information Music centerpowerpack power rating USA/Canada: 120V- 60 Hz 25VA Europe: 230V- 50 Hz 25VA Australia: 240V- 50 Hz ... 350W Europe/Australia: 220-240V- 50/60 Hz 350W Dual Voltage: 115/230V- 50/60 Hz 350W Music center inputs TAPE: 3V maximum AUX, VIDEO SOUND: 4V maximum FM antenna: 751-1 AM antenna: 12 pH POWER: 12V-, 1.0 A Outputs Variable audio: SPEAKERS A and B Fixed audio: FIXED, TAPE ...
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... terminals 9 TREBLE control 23 troubleshooting 26 tuning 6, 21, 23 turntable 15 TV 4, 6-8, 12-14, 16, 26, 27 U unpack 3, 5 V VCR 8, 12-14, 26, 27 ventilation 8 VIDEO SOUND jack 13, 14, 17-19, 22, 29 Videostage' 4 voltage 2, 5, 11, 29 VOLUME 18 volume 13, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26 warranty 27 wire...
... terminals 9 TREBLE control 23 troubleshooting 26 tuning 6, 21, 23 turntable 15 TV 4, 6-8, 12-14, 16, 26, 27 U unpack 3, 5 V VCR 8, 12-14, 26, 27 ventilation 8 VIDEO SOUND jack 13, 14, 17-19, 22, 29 Videostage' 4 voltage 2, 5, 11, 29 VOLUME 18 volume 13, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26 warranty 27 wire...
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MA 01701.9168 USA JN97879 PN189876 Rev.02 AM189876 Rev.02 rJeleos :..2 • • , .1 111 f ..);...1 tx a . ; 1 a • • r. • nor Better sound through research V • e• CI= 6)1997 Pose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham. Agit 14I t • ei" SOME 1 "I it, za tura . ra 'on :Ar -7:4,4trA: S fi e ait e I 0:56 r.
The Bose® Lifestyle® amplifier - Owner's guide
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... . Note: Locate the serial number on page 3. Figure 1 Contents of children. Note: The Lifestyle® stereo amplifier is designed for assistance. Setting up your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Before you begin Thank you can enjoy Bose quality sound and Lifestyle® system convenience in your yard, patio, swimming deck, garage, or utility room...
... . Note: Locate the serial number on page 3. Figure 1 Contents of children. Note: The Lifestyle® stereo amplifier is designed for assistance. Setting up your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Before you begin Thank you can enjoy Bose quality sound and Lifestyle® system convenience in your yard, patio, swimming deck, garage, or utility room...