Owner's guide
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... the Important Safety Information page enclosed with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is classified as marked on the back panel and bottom of your Lifestyle° music center and the bottom panel of your owner's guide for future reference. 2 Do not incinerate. A WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or...
... the Important Safety Information page enclosed with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is classified as marked on the back panel and bottom of your Lifestyle° music center and the bottom panel of your owner's guide for future reference. 2 Do not incinerate. A WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or...
Owner's guide
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...to your records Serial numbers are located on 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 find... Music center serial number: Acoustimass module ...We suggest you begin 4 Unpacking the carton 5 Select the locations for your Lifestyle° 8 system 6 Connect the speakers and Lifestyle° music center 9 Connecting your home theater components to the Lifestyle° 8 system 12 Connect the antennas 16 Attach the wire cover 16 Set...
...to your records Serial numbers are located on 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 find... Music center serial number: Acoustimass module ...We suggest you begin 4 Unpacking the carton 5 Select the locations for your Lifestyle° 8 system 6 Connect the speakers and Lifestyle° music center 9 Connecting your home theater components to the Lifestyle° 8 system 12 Connect the antennas 16 Attach the wire cover 16 Set...
Owner's guide
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...a tape deck • Powered Acoustimase speakers with a hide-away Acoustimass module • An easy-to-use remote control Bose Videostage* decoder technology enables the Lifestyle° 8 system to the most appropriate speakers based on the signals received. Sounds from the left or right front speakers....home entertainment system offers superb sound, elegance, technology, and simplicity for a home environment. Dialogue is sent to you for purchasing the Bose° Lifestyle° 8 system. You can select the speaker mode that sounds best to any of the time. Do/by and the double...
...a tape deck • Powered Acoustimase speakers with a hide-away Acoustimass module • An easy-to-use remote control Bose Videostage* decoder technology enables the Lifestyle° 8 system to the most appropriate speakers based on the signals received. Sounds from the left or right front speakers....home entertainment system offers superb sound, elegance, technology, and simplicity for a home environment. Dialogue is sent to you for purchasing the Bose° Lifestyle° 8 system. You can select the speaker mode that sounds best to any of the time. Do/by and the double...
Owner's guide
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...) AA batteries FM antenna Antenna base AM loop antenna Front speaker cables (blue connectors) Remote control Rubber feet Stereo cable Lifestyle` system CD Test CD Power cordandpack shown above are shown below. ..... UK/Singapore. The original packing materials provide the ...speakers AC power cord Acoustimass module Wire cover Lifestyle` music center S j „.0EP IT AC power pack eta, Audio input cable .acr "c„. Dual voltage systems include I power cord, i adaptero. Europe UK/Singapore Australia 5 Notify Bose' or your system. cc157,.75;-:-C:**4). A ...
...) AA batteries FM antenna Antenna base AM loop antenna Front speaker cables (blue connectors) Remote control Rubber feet Stereo cable Lifestyle` system CD Test CD Power cordandpack shown above are shown below. ..... UK/Singapore. The original packing materials provide the ...speakers AC power cord Acoustimass module Wire cover Lifestyle` music center S j „.0EP IT AC power pack eta, Audio input cable .acr "c„. Dual voltage systems include I power cord, i adaptero. Europe UK/Singapore Australia 5 Notify Bose' or your system. cc157,.75;-:-C:**4). A ...
Owner's guide
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...highly polished wood. For the best surround effect, adjust the speakers so you cannot pinpoint where the sound comes from Bose". A CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for your Lifestyle 8 system When you . You may experiment with the horizontal center of the N screen. Place the cubes on ... are magnetically shielded so you can place them up to select locations that provide the maximum home theater effect from the Acoustimase module. 1. Contact Bose Customer Service (see "Fine-tuning your system" on the inside back cover). It is close to 3 feet (1 m) from the picture. For...
...highly polished wood. For the best surround effect, adjust the speakers so you cannot pinpoint where the sound comes from Bose". A CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for your Lifestyle 8 system When you . You may experiment with the horizontal center of the N screen. Place the cubes on ... are magnetically shielded so you can place them up to select locations that provide the maximum home theater effect from the Acoustimase module. 1. Contact Bose Customer Service (see "Fine-tuning your system" on the inside back cover). It is close to 3 feet (1 m) from the picture. For...
Owner's guide
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The center speaker cable allows up to 50 feet (15.2 m) distance from the Acoustimass' module. 1. Place the speaker in an enclosed space can change the tonal quality of the TV). Placing speakers in line with the front of the screen (not pushed to the back of the sound. Direct the cubes to reflect sound off one at the front edge of the screen, above or below (whichever is closer to place each one or more surfaces. Do not direct the sound straight at ear height or higher, if possible. 2. This effect is minimized if the shelves are filled with the vertical center of the shelf....
The center speaker cable allows up to 50 feet (15.2 m) distance from the Acoustimass' module. 1. Place the speaker in an enclosed space can change the tonal quality of the TV). Placing speakers in line with the front of the screen (not pushed to the back of the sound. Direct the cubes to reflect sound off one at the front edge of the screen, above or below (whichever is closer to place each one or more surfaces. Do not direct the sound straight at ear height or higher, if possible. 2. This effect is minimized if the shelves are filled with the vertical center of the shelf....
Owner's guide
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... provide increased stability and protection from the TV 1. For proper ventilation, place it on either end, as the front speakers (see your dealer or call Bose. 3. For best bass performance, do not place the port at least 18 inches (45 cm) from scratches. 6. Allow enough room to the same end of...
... provide increased stability and protection from the TV 1. For proper ventilation, place it on either end, as the front speakers (see your dealer or call Bose. 3. For best bass performance, do not place the port at least 18 inches (45 cm) from scratches. 6. Allow enough room to the same end of...
Owner's guide
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... of the five cube speakers. (See Figure 5.) Figure 5 Speaker cable connections to -). The red collars on the rear of your dealer, electronics store, or call Bose' customer service. Connect each terminal tab down, then insert the end of the appropriate wire into the matching left front, center, and right front jacks...
... of the five cube speakers. (See Figure 5.) Figure 5 Speaker cable connections to -). The red collars on the rear of your dealer, electronics store, or call Bose' customer service. Connect each terminal tab down, then insert the end of the appropriate wire into the matching left front, center, and right front jacks...
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... 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.
... 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.
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... POWER jack on the back of the power (mains) cord into a power outlet until all component connections are complete. Plug the small end of the Lifestyle' music center. 2. `rei-v8tat 40?);,IFIQP.:.:WaSe , eirto: Setting Up Connecting the Acoustimass* module power (mains) cord 1. In Europe, use . (...230V for your area. A CAUTION: Be sure to be correct for Europe and Australia. Connecting the music center AC (mains)powerpack The Lifestyle" music center comes with a 120V AC (mains) power pack for use in Australia 1. Check to use the correct power pack for international...
... POWER jack on the back of the power (mains) cord into a power outlet until all component connections are complete. Plug the small end of the Lifestyle' music center. 2. `rei-v8tat 40?);,IFIQP.:.:WaSe , eirto: Setting Up Connecting the Acoustimass* module power (mains) cord 1. In Europe, use . (...230V for your area. A CAUTION: Be sure to be correct for Europe and Australia. Connecting the music center AC (mains)powerpack The Lifestyle" music center comes with a 120V AC (mains) power pack for use in Australia 1. Check to use the correct power pack for international...
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... fixedoutputs. Note: A mono TV only serves as a display for the primary source (Figure 9). To hear stereo or surround sound from the Lifestyle° 8 remote or control panel. Ifneeded, audio cables are fixed. Ifyour VCR, laserdisc player, or other combinations of equipment, including cable ... TV L v L V VC•1 Lifiestyiemusic center • • till e os R IV 12 Connecting your home theater components to the Lifestyle' 8 system There are many variations of equipment in stereo or surround-encoded, and the device playing the material must be stereo. Look for setting...
... fixedoutputs. Note: A mono TV only serves as a display for the primary source (Figure 9). To hear stereo or surround sound from the Lifestyle° 8 remote or control panel. Ifneeded, audio cables are fixed. Ifyour VCR, laserdisc player, or other combinations of equipment, including cable ... TV L v L V VC•1 Lifiestyiemusic center • • till e os R IV 12 Connecting your home theater components to the Lifestyle' 8 system There are many variations of equipment in stereo or surround-encoded, and the device playing the material must be stereo. Look for setting...
Owner's guide
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Ifyouprefer to connect the audio outputs from your TV to themusic center, be lost. 19 Figure 11 Connecting components through your VCR (1) To direct your video sound sources through your TV If your stereo TV has fixed audio outputs (the audio signal level doesn't change), and it allows you can also use the RF or antenna input. • Tum the TV speakers off or the volume all the way down . (If there is an intemal/external speakers switch, select external speakers. Do not connect any speakers to the TV) • Connect the VCR fixed audio outputs to the VIDEO SOUND INPUTs of the ...
Ifyouprefer to connect the audio outputs from your TV to themusic center, be lost. 19 Figure 11 Connecting components through your VCR (1) To direct your video sound sources through your TV If your stereo TV has fixed audio outputs (the audio signal level doesn't change), and it allows you can also use the RF or antenna input. • Tum the TV speakers off or the volume all the way down . (If there is an intemal/external speakers switch, select external speakers. Do not connect any speakers to the TV) • Connect the VCR fixed audio outputs to the VIDEO SOUND INPUTs of the ...
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...U 0 mus'c Center (INITahri -* C0IY0 V VCR v$0,00.0 to TV TV (3) To connect components directly to the Lifestyle 8 system If you cannot (or do not choose to) use your Lifestyle`8 system automatically selects SURROUND (5-speaker) mode, and selecting AUX or TAPE automatically selects STEREO (2-speaker) mode. The VIDEO SOUND... 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. Note: For assistance with video connections, see your video components manuals. About the video source Your TV is no ...
...U 0 mus'c Center (INITahri -* C0IY0 V VCR v$0,00.0 to TV TV (3) To connect components directly to the Lifestyle 8 system If you cannot (or do not choose to) use your Lifestyle`8 system automatically selects SURROUND (5-speaker) mode, and selecting AUX or TAPE automatically selects STEREO (2-speaker) mode. The VIDEO SOUND... 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. Note: For assistance with video connections, see your video components manuals. About the video source Your TV is no ...
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... tape deck to the music center TAPE PLAY INPUT jacks, matching the red plug to R (right) and black or white plug to L (left). Note: The Lifestyle 8 system cannot turn a connected component on or off. 15 Consult your dealer for the appropriate model. Turntable To connect a turntable, you need a phono preamplifier (with...
... tape deck to the music center TAPE PLAY INPUT jacks, matching the red plug to R (right) and black or white plug to L (left). Note: The Lifestyle 8 system cannot turn a connected component on or off. 15 Consult your dealer for the appropriate model. Turntable To connect a turntable, you need a phono preamplifier (with...
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Unwind each antenna's wires. ti r ,Oo, Oi e 0 e 0 0 rst DO Antennas provide better reception when their wires are not bundled. Figure 13 The antenna connections FM antenna AM antenna jack terminals -_Igor r) r i Asp TA. Setting Up Connect the antennas The rear panel of your Lifestyle music center provides connections for AM and FM antennas (Figure 13).
Unwind each antenna's wires. ti r ,Oo, Oi e 0 e 0 0 rst DO Antennas provide better reception when their wires are not bundled. Figure 13 The antenna connections FM antenna AM antenna jack terminals -_Igor r) r i Asp TA. Setting Up Connect the antennas The rear panel of your Lifestyle music center provides connections for AM and FM antennas (Figure 13).
Owner's guide
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...prevent conflicts with the + and - Alkaline batteries are ready to prevent a neighbor's Lifestyle` remote control or your pets from accidentally turning it on the batteries with other Lifestyle music systems. Figure 17 Installing the remote control batteries 3 AA batteries Battery compartment cover ...120V and 230V power packs) and 120V music centers can be unattended for your new Lifestyle system. Listen to the instructions on operating the music center controls and the Lifestyle remote control. markings inside the compartment. 3. Press and release the ERASE key under...
...prevent conflicts with the + and - Alkaline batteries are ready to prevent a neighbor's Lifestyle` remote control or your pets from accidentally turning it on the batteries with other Lifestyle music systems. Figure 17 Installing the remote control batteries 3 AA batteries Battery compartment cover ...120V and 230V power packs) and 120V music centers can be unattended for your new Lifestyle system. Listen to the instructions on operating the music center controls and the Lifestyle remote control. markings inside the compartment. 3. Press and release the ERASE key under...
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... CD. Sets a 15-minute delay before the system shuts off . 78 UTO OFF CD • • OFF Also restores volume to 75 minutes). Operating Your Lifestyle® 8 System The music center display This music center display (Figure 18) provides information on (in STEREO speaker mode). I ri -. • 0 I CI TRACK PRESET AUX...
... CD. Sets a 15-minute delay before the system shuts off . 78 UTO OFF CD • • OFF Also restores volume to 75 minutes). Operating Your Lifestyle® 8 System The music center display This music center display (Figure 18) provides information on (in STEREO speaker mode). I ri -. • 0 I CI TRACK PRESET AUX...
Owner's guide
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... music center controls ci;;:scp." The CD cover latch opens the CD cover for 10 seconds. • While in your home. PRESET STORE/ERASE - The Lifestyle' remote control Figure 20 The emote control For most types of buildings create "dead spots" where the remote will not operate. Simply move the music...
... music center controls ci;;:scp." The CD cover latch opens the CD cover for 10 seconds. • While in your home. PRESET STORE/ERASE - The Lifestyle' remote control Figure 20 The emote control For most types of buildings create "dead spots" where the remote will not operate. Simply move the music...
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... video source. The display indicates AUTO OFF is directed to the surround speakers. • For STEREO+CENTER mode, use the SURROUND + or - If your Lifestyle 8 system Your Lifestyle' 8 system offers the option of time set. Even with surround-encoded material there are times when no sounds are not specifically left and right...
... video source. The display indicates AUTO OFF is directed to the surround speakers. • For STEREO+CENTER mode, use the SURROUND + or - If your Lifestyle 8 system Your Lifestyle' 8 system offers the option of time set. Even with surround-encoded material there are times when no sounds are not specifically left and right...
Owner's guide
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... remote or the console to turn your music system on the remote to seek and stop at the next strong signal. Setting a station preset Your Lifestyles music center can store up to 20 AM and FM stations in an already-occupied preset location without stopping at any combination. 1. The system turns...
... remote or the console to turn your music system on the remote to seek and stop at the next strong signal. Setting a station preset Your Lifestyles music center can store up to 20 AM and FM stations in an already-occupied preset location without stopping at any combination. 1. The system turns...