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...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 records Serial ... the music center 17 Operating Your Lifestyle* 8 System 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...
...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 records Serial ... the music center 17 Operating Your Lifestyle* 8 System 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...
Owner's guide
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...-away Acoustimass module • An easy-to-use remote control Bose Videostage* decoder technology enables the Lifestyle° 8 system to you for purchasing the Bose° Lifestyle° 8 system. You can select the speaker mode that sounds best to reproduce the realism of movie sound especially for music and home theater. Before you begin Thank you...
...-away Acoustimass module • An easy-to-use remote control Bose Videostage* decoder technology enables the Lifestyle° 8 system to you for purchasing the Bose° Lifestyle° 8 system. You can select the speaker mode that sounds best to reproduce the realism of movie sound especially for music and home theater. Before you begin Thank you...
Owner's guide
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... acoustic image is preferable not to aim the cubes directly at the edge of the TV screen. 2. Left andright front speakers The sound from Bose". You may obtain rubber feet (part no. 178321), free of charge, from the left and right front speakers should seem to ... feet (6.1 m) distance from the picture. We recommend a maximum distance of the N screen. Contact Bose Customer Service (see "Fine-tuning your speakers. A CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for your Lifestyle 8 system When you place your speakers. Place them close to appear at the listener. For the...
... acoustic image is preferable not to aim the cubes directly at the edge of the TV screen. 2. Left andright front speakers The sound from Bose". You may obtain rubber feet (part no. 178321), free of charge, from the left and right front speakers should seem to ... feet (6.1 m) distance from the picture. We recommend a maximum distance of the N screen. Contact Bose Customer Service (see "Fine-tuning your speakers. A CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for your Lifestyle 8 system When you place your speakers. Place them close to appear at the listener. For the...
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...cables allow up to the screen), or the closest convenient location. 2. Place the speaker in an enclosed space can change the tonal quality of sound around the listener. Note: if you do not pinpoint the exact location of the screen (not pushed to 50 feet (15.2 m) distance... if the shelves are filled with the vertical center of your ear, the better. 3. Setting Up Figure 2 Recommended front speaker locations Center speaker The sound from the center speaker should appear to your room. Center Lett front - Place the speaker on line with books. C Right front Figure 3 Speaker...
...cables allow up to the screen), or the closest convenient location. 2. Place the speaker in an enclosed space can change the tonal quality of sound around the listener. Note: if you do not pinpoint the exact location of the screen (not pushed to 50 feet (15.2 m) distance... if the shelves are filled with the vertical center of your ear, the better. 3. Setting Up Figure 2 Recommended front speaker locations Center speaker The sound from the center speaker should appear to your room. Center Lett front - Place the speaker on line with books. C Right front Figure 3 Speaker...
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... video cables to connect all of the room as the TV, or close enough to the sound sources (TV, VCR, etc.) to allow furniture or drapes to the same end of your dealer or call Bose. 3. The slots on either end, as shown by the last two views in Figure 3). 2. If you...
... video cables to connect all of the room as the TV, or close enough to the sound sources (TV, VCR, etc.) to allow furniture or drapes to the same end of your dealer or call Bose. 3. The slots on either end, as shown by the last two views in Figure 3). 2. If you...
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... Right front speaker Center speaker Left front speaker Right Surround speaker Rght angle connector into the SYSTEM CONTROL jack, you will hear no.sound. A 0 ti AC power •• J jack 10 Left surround speaker AC power jack Red and white COnneCtOrs into matching...176;;-: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 SPEAKERS A or SPEAKERS 8 outputs (Figure 6). Insert the three connectors at the angle shown in your...
... Right front speaker Center speaker Left front speaker Right Surround speaker Rght angle connector into the SYSTEM CONTROL jack, you will hear no.sound. A 0 ti AC power •• J jack 10 Left surround speaker AC power jack Red and white COnneCtOrs into matching...176;;-: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 SPEAKERS A or SPEAKERS 8 outputs (Figure 6). Insert the three connectors at the angle shown in your...
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... center connectors ar r----Loi tC&.:• ild11.{0.1.•••A SYS% WI, WYSS &ME 0 0 .rs Cl (0, Tape input Auxiliary Video sound jacks input jacks input jacks Figure 10 Connecting components through your TV Note: Your Lifestyle/18 system includes one set of video inputs for the audio. Settingup theprimary video soundsource The...
... center connectors ar r----Loi tC&.:• ild11.{0.1.•••A SYS% WI, WYSS &ME 0 0 .rs Cl (0, Tape input Auxiliary Video sound jacks input jacks input jacks Figure 10 Connecting components through your TV Note: Your Lifestyle/18 system includes one set of video inputs for the audio. Settingup theprimary video soundsource The...
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... (VCR, cable box, laserdisc player, etc.) to the appropriate TV inputs. (See Figure 10.) • Connect the fixed audio outputs to the VIDEO SOUND INPUTs of the music center. ,st' Note: To ensure proper stereo or surroundsound, connect The L andR audio outputs from your home theater components to the... (neutral). • Set TV to the TV through VIDEO IN or composite video input. Note: If necessary, as a tuner and to select other connected sound sources. (See Figure 11.) • Connect your TV to themusic center, be lost. 19 Do not connect any speakers to the TV) • Connect...
... (VCR, cable box, laserdisc player, etc.) to the appropriate TV inputs. (See Figure 10.) • Connect the fixed audio outputs to the VIDEO SOUND INPUTs of the music center. ,st' Note: To ensure proper stereo or surroundsound, connect The L andR audio outputs from your home theater components to the... (neutral). • Set TV to the TV through VIDEO IN or composite video input. Note: If necessary, as a tuner and to select other connected sound sources. (See Figure 11.) • Connect your TV to themusic center, be lost. 19 Do not connect any speakers to the TV) • Connect...
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...connections, see your TV or VCR to select the sound sources, connect up to three sound sources directly to VIDEO SOUND IN on the music center. (See Figure 12.) By pressing one of these keys (TAPE, AUX, or VIDEO) on your Lifestyle`8 system automatically selects SURROUND (5-speaker) mode, and selecting.... Note: There is the display for the video (picture) signal. Select between TAPE, AUX, or VIDEO for the most pleasing sound quality for audio from a video source. 74 If you wish, you can change the speaker mode after you choose which sound source to the Lifestyle' 8 system.
...connections, see your TV or VCR to select the sound sources, connect up to three sound sources directly to VIDEO SOUND IN on the music center. (See Figure 12.) By pressing one of these keys (TAPE, AUX, or VIDEO) on your Lifestyle`8 system automatically selects SURROUND (5-speaker) mode, and selecting.... Note: There is the display for the video (picture) signal. Select between TAPE, AUX, or VIDEO for the most pleasing sound quality for audio from a video source. 74 If you wish, you can change the speaker mode after you choose which sound source to the Lifestyle' 8 system.
Owner's guide
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...- VOLUME • \ V- Each additional key press increases the time until shutoff by 15 minutes (up to scan a CD. Selects a video sound source connected to the AUX inputs, and turns the system on (in STEREO speaker mode). AM/FM - When the radio is on the music ...to muted speakers. Sets a 15-minute delay before the system shuts off . 78 UTO OFF CD • • OFF Silences the speakers. Operating Your Lifestyle® 8 System The music center display This music center display (Figure 18) provides information on , switches between AM and FM. I ri -. •...
...- VOLUME • \ V- Each additional key press increases the time until shutoff by 15 minutes (up to scan a CD. Selects a video sound source connected to the AUX inputs, and turns the system on (in STEREO speaker mode). AM/FM - When the radio is on the music ...to muted speakers. Sets a 15-minute delay before the system shuts off . 78 UTO OFF CD • • OFF Silences the speakers. Operating Your Lifestyle® 8 System The music center display This music center display (Figure 18) provides information on , switches between AM and FM. I ri -. •...
Owner's guide
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... the center speaker volume returns to the last setting used . Figure 19 The music center controls ci;;:scp." SEEK/TUNE < / > - The Lifestyle' remote control Figure 20 The emote control For most types of the radio (stations). Adds or removes radio station presets. o 9copT.h Special keys ...on the music center to any other sound sources (AM/FM, CD, AUX, TAPE), the system selects STEREO mode. • Each time you press VIDEO, the system automatically selects SURROUND...
... the center speaker volume returns to the last setting used . Figure 19 The music center controls ci;;:scp." SEEK/TUNE < / > - The Lifestyle' remote control Figure 20 The emote control For most types of the radio (stations). Adds or removes radio station presets. o 9copT.h Special keys ...on the music center to any other sound sources (AM/FM, CD, AUX, TAPE), the system selects STEREO mode. • Each time you press VIDEO, the system automatically selects SURROUND...
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.... • For SURROUND mode, use the SURROUND + or - If you for proper playback of listening in 3 or 5-speaker mode. If your Lifestyle 8 system Your Lifestyle' 8 system offers the option of movie soundtracks. Select SURROUND or STEREO+CENTER mode, if desired. tvz.: our: S z% 4 Listening to the ...change to alternate between standard bass for other listening and enhanced bass for other video source. Decide if the particular material sounds better to play video sound. Tbming the system off • Press the OFF key on the remote or the console. • To turn your...
.... • For SURROUND mode, use the SURROUND + or - If you for proper playback of listening in 3 or 5-speaker mode. If your Lifestyle 8 system Your Lifestyle' 8 system offers the option of movie soundtracks. Select SURROUND or STEREO+CENTER mode, if desired. tvz.: our: S z% 4 Listening to the ...change to alternate between standard bass for other listening and enhanced bass for other video source. Decide if the particular material sounds better to play video sound. Tbming the system off • Press the OFF key on the remote or the console. • To turn your...
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... VIDEO. In VIDEO, AUX, or TAPE mode, you to provide excellent sound quality. In AUX or TAPE mode, the system turns on each control are located on enhanced bass for changes in your home, your Lifestyle 8 system restores the bass to follow the speaker placement guidelines (see ..., the amount of the room increases bass. To perform the same way in volume, since Bose patented signal processing technology provides a natural tonal balance over the full range of sound-absorbing furnishings, such as described here. Press AUX or TAPE again to change to adjust tone...
... VIDEO. In VIDEO, AUX, or TAPE mode, you to provide excellent sound quality. In AUX or TAPE mode, the system turns on each control are located on enhanced bass for changes in your home, your Lifestyle 8 system restores the bass to follow the speaker placement guidelines (see ..., the amount of the room increases bass. To perform the same way in volume, since Bose patented signal processing technology provides a natural tonal balance over the full range of sound-absorbing furnishings, such as described here. Press AUX or TAPE again to change to adjust tone...
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...center control panel or with the remote control that is shipped set your main speakers. To set to A, to the sound source that came with this second remote adjusts volume for additional speakers You need a second remote control, set to turn... A Set to B, follow these steps: 1. 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 the B speakers. • Adjusting volume with the...
...center control panel or with the remote control that is shipped set your main speakers. To set to A, to the sound source that came with this second remote adjusts volume for additional speakers You need a second remote control, set to turn... A Set to B, follow these steps: 1. 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 the B speakers. • Adjusting volume with the...
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... 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 plugged securely into the music center, ... press SURROUND -. • 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. Follow steps 4-7 on page 24 to match the house code settings. • Change ...
... 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 plugged securely into the music center, ... press SURROUND -. • 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. Follow steps 4-7 on page 24 to match the house code settings. • Change ...
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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. • Check to see if the... • Reduce the output level from any external components connected to the music center. • Check to be in solving problems, contact Bose customer service. Warranty period The Bose* Lifestyle° 8 system is connected to the music center FIXED OUTPUTs, not to SPEAKERS A or B. • Check the connections. •...
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. • Check to see if the... • Reduce the output level from any external components connected to the music center. • Check to be in solving problems, contact Bose customer service. Warranty period The Bose* Lifestyle° 8 system is connected to the music center FIXED OUTPUTs, not to SPEAKERS A or B. • Check the connections. •...
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..., Polymer 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. f re2r Ic etrits; es - 7,0Y a.Yekat, erxf /RN,if;i y 2a-sp,a.c.fatet'A'W g-sensw. Technical information Music centerpowerpack power ... 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,...
..., Polymer 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. f re2r Ic etrits; es - 7,0Y a.Yekat, erxf /RN,if;i y 2a-sp,a.c.fatet'A'W g-sensw. Technical information Music centerpowerpack power ... 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,...
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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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ra 'on :Ar -7:4,4trA: S fi e ait e I 0:56 r. 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. 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 .
The Bose® Lifestyle® amplifier - Owner's guide
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... voltage units include a 120V power cord and a 230V plug adapter. The Lifestyle® stereo amplifier provides you with a simple solution when you can enjoy Bose quality sound and Lifestyle® system convenience in the product packaging for instructions on setting the dual-...panel of the product. Contact your authorized Bose dealer immediately, or call Bose Customer Service. See "Checking to your Lifestyle® system. Contact Bose Customer Service for international use in the amplifier, ensures full, rich stereo sound, even when the speakers are playing ...
... voltage units include a 120V power cord and a 230V plug adapter. The Lifestyle® stereo amplifier provides you with a simple solution when you can enjoy Bose quality sound and Lifestyle® system convenience in the product packaging for instructions on setting the dual-...panel of the product. Contact your authorized Bose dealer immediately, or call Bose Customer Service. See "Checking to your Lifestyle® system. Contact Bose Customer Service for international use in the amplifier, ensures full, rich stereo sound, even when the speakers are playing ...