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... 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 your Lifestyle 8 system 20 Listening to video sound 20 Listening to the radio ...your sales slip and warranty card together with this owner's guide. 3 Where to the Lifestyle° 8 system 12 Connect the antennas 16 Attach the wire cover 16 Set up the remote control 17 Set radio channel spacing for dual voltage and 120V systems 17 Turn on the...
... 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 your Lifestyle 8 system 20 Listening to video sound 20 Listening to the radio ...your sales slip and warranty card together with this owner's guide. 3 Where to the Lifestyle° 8 system 12 Connect the antennas 16 Attach the wire cover 16 Set up the remote control 17 Set radio channel spacing for dual voltage and 120V systems 17 Turn on the...
Owner's guide
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... simplicity for any program material in a surround sound format, specially encoded sound is usually sent to you for purchasing the Bose° Lifestyle° 8 system. Ambient sounds or special effects may be sent to the correct speakers. You can select the speaker mode... and 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 come from the center of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. 4 When sound is surround-encoded, stereo,...
... simplicity for any program material in a surround sound format, specially encoded sound is usually sent to you for purchasing the Bose° Lifestyle° 8 system. Ambient sounds or special effects may be sent to the correct speakers. You can select the speaker mode... and 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 come from the center of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. 4 When sound is surround-encoded, stereo,...
Owner's guide
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... the bottom panel of the Acoustimass` module and the bottom of children. Use good lifting practice to transport your authorized Bose dealer immediately. Notify Bose' or your Lifestyle' 8 system. The power cords and packs for possible future use the system. and AUSIISha are USA/Canada versions. .... Surround speaker cables (orange connectors) 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. .....
... the bottom panel of the Acoustimass` module and the bottom of children. Use good lifting practice to transport your authorized Bose dealer immediately. Notify Bose' or your Lifestyle' 8 system. The power cords and packs for possible future use the system. and AUSIISha are USA/Canada versions. .... Surround speaker cables (orange connectors) 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. .....
Owner's guide
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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 SPEAKERS A or SPEAKERS 8 outputs (Figure 6). Insert the three connectors at the angle shown in your Lifeslylee8 system... the jacks on the other end of the jacks. Extend the audio input cable as much as possible, since it includes an antenna for the remote control.
... 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 SPEAKERS A or SPEAKERS 8 outputs (Figure 6). Insert the three connectors at the angle shown in your Lifeslylee8 system... the jacks on the other end of the jacks. Extend the audio input cable as much as possible, since it includes an antenna for the remote control.
Owner's guide
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... black or white connectors to the music center inputs. The next easiest option is easiest to connect the right Randleft (L)audio outputs from the Lifestyle° 8 remote or control panel. Lawctisc Cade TV L v L V VC•1 Lifiestyiemusic center • • till e os R IV 12 ...equipment in stereo or surround-encoded, and the device playing the material must have a stereo (HiF) VCR. Settingup theprimary video soundsource The Lifestyle° 8 system has one 6-foot (1.8 m) stereo cable to use the fixedoutputs. There are available at many other video soundsource has ...
... black or white connectors to the music center inputs. The next easiest option is easiest to connect the right Randleft (L)audio outputs from the Lifestyle° 8 remote or control panel. Lawctisc Cade TV L v L V VC•1 Lifiestyiemusic center • • till e os R IV 12 ...equipment in stereo or surround-encoded, and the device playing the material must have a stereo (HiF) VCR. Settingup theprimary video soundsource The Lifestyle° 8 system has one 6-foot (1.8 m) stereo cable to use the fixedoutputs. There are available at many other video soundsource has ...
Owner's guide
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... TV is no video signalinput (usually a yellow-codedjack) on the music center. The video signal should not be connected directly to the Lifestyle' 8 system. Note: There is the display for the video (picture) signal. Therefore, the video signal must be connected to the...pleasing sound quality for audio from a video source. 74 Note: Selecting VIDEO on the music center control panel or remote control, you select the source. 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 ...
... TV is no video signalinput (usually a yellow-codedjack) on the music center. The video signal should not be connected directly to the Lifestyle' 8 system. Note: There is the display for the video (picture) signal. Therefore, the video signal must be connected to the...pleasing sound quality for audio from a video source. 74 Note: Selecting VIDEO on the music center control panel or remote control, you select the source. 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 ...
Owner's guide
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...you may want to unplug your music center to enjoy your pets from accidentally turning it on operating the music center controls and the Lifestyle remote control. In addition, see "Changing the house code settings" on the music center. Match the + and symbols on the music ...) and 120V music centers can be unattended for your system setup. 17 Alkaline batteries are ready to prevent a neighbor's Lifestyle` remote control or your new Lifestyle system. Listen to the instructions on the CD to the following the instructions on the back of the factory-preset miniature ...
...you may want to unplug your music center to enjoy your pets from accidentally turning it on operating the music center controls and the Lifestyle remote control. In addition, see "Changing the house code settings" on the music center. Match the + and symbols on the music ...) and 120V music centers can be unattended for your system setup. 17 Alkaline batteries are ready to prevent a neighbor's Lifestyle` remote control or your new Lifestyle system. Listen to the instructions on the CD to the following the instructions on the back of the factory-preset miniature ...
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...time and AM/FM station frequency display I I I ri-I FIFI 'Hi CD VIDEO TAPE iI I No disc indicator The system controls Function Remote Control Music Center VIDEO - AUX - Selects the built-in CD player and turns the system on the music center are pressed simultaneously, plays CO... CD. Selects a CD changer or other component connected to the VIDEO inputs, and turns the system on the music center functions. Operating Your Lifestyle® 8 System The music center display This music center display (Figure 18) provides information on (in SURROUND speaker mode and enhanced bass). Raises...
...time and AM/FM station frequency display I I I ri-I FIFI 'Hi CD VIDEO TAPE iI I No disc indicator The system controls Function Remote Control Music Center VIDEO - AUX - Selects the built-in CD player and turns the system on the music center are pressed simultaneously, plays CO... CD. Selects a CD changer or other component connected to the VIDEO inputs, and turns the system on the music center functions. Operating Your Lifestyle® 8 System The music center display This music center display (Figure 18) provides information on (in SURROUND speaker mode and enhanced bass). Raises...
Owner's guide
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.... • To return to reach the music center. In SURROUND mode, raises or lowers the volume of home construction, your advanced radio-frequency remote control works from anywhere in STEREO (2-speaker) mode, pressing SURROUND + selects SURROUND (5-speaker) mode. 19 e, AM,WM TAPE L O AUX E0... 3, or 5 speakers), and adjust the surround (rear) volume and the center speaker volume. SEEK/TUNE < / > - PRESET STORE/ERASE - The Lifestyle' remote control Figure 20 The emote control For most types of the surround speakers. 0 "-- SURROUND + /- - Adds or removes radio station presets. You don't...
.... • To return to reach the music center. In SURROUND mode, raises or lowers the volume of home construction, your advanced radio-frequency remote control works from anywhere in STEREO (2-speaker) mode, pressing SURROUND + selects SURROUND (5-speaker) mode. 19 e, AM,WM TAPE L O AUX E0... 3, or 5 speakers), and adjust the surround (rear) volume and the center speaker volume. SEEK/TUNE < / > - PRESET STORE/ERASE - The Lifestyle' remote control Figure 20 The emote control For most types of the surround speakers. 0 "-- SURROUND + /- - Adds or removes radio station presets. You don't...
Owner's guide
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...much very low bass content. 20 keys to raise or lower the sound level directed to the center speaker. The system turns on the remote. For most video material (mono, stereo, or surround), listening in SURROUND mode. The system's Videostage' decoding technology directs the sound ...to the surround speakers. • For STEREO+CENTER mode, use the SURROUND + or - tvz.: our: S z% 4 Listening to your Lifestyle 8 system Your Lifestyle' 8 system offers the option of the time. You will not hear sound from surround-encoded program material to the appropriate speakers to 75 minutes...
...much very low bass content. 20 keys to raise or lower the sound level directed to the center speaker. The system turns on the remote. For most video material (mono, stereo, or surround), listening in SURROUND mode. The system's Videostage' decoding technology directs the sound ...to the surround speakers. • For STEREO+CENTER mode, use the SURROUND + or - tvz.: our: S z% 4 Listening to your Lifestyle 8 system Your Lifestyle' 8 system offers the option of the time. You will not hear sound from surround-encoded program material to the appropriate speakers to 75 minutes...
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Mining Seeking the strongest stations • Press and release the SEEK ►► (forward) or 44 (reverse) key on the remote to seek and stop at a time. Press the STORE key (located under the CD cover). If you wish to erase. 2. Press the ERASE key (located ... presets, press the SKIP select the next or the previous preset station. (forward) or 44 (reverse) key to Erasing a preset station 1. Setting a station preset Your Lifestyles music center can store up to 20 AM and FM stations in any station. • Or, press SEEK/TUNE > or < (under the CD cover. 1. Select...
Mining Seeking the strongest stations • Press and release the SEEK ►► (forward) or 44 (reverse) key on the remote to seek and stop at a time. Press the STORE key (located under the CD cover). If you wish to erase. 2. Press the ERASE key (located ... presets, press the SKIP select the next or the previous preset station. (forward) or 44 (reverse) key to Erasing a preset station 1. Setting a station preset Your Lifestyles music center can store up to 20 AM and FM stations in any station. • Or, press SEEK/TUNE > or < (under the CD cover. 1. Select...
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... player Press the CD key on and the component is selected. Note: The Lifestyle 8 system cannot turn the system on or off speakers connected to the FIXED ...selects the CD player and the CD indicator lights. Control all other connected component Turn on both the remote control and the music center, except where noted: • To play a stopped or paused CD...pressing VIDEO plays it in STEREO mode; Using a tape deck, CD changer, or other functions at Bose'' dealers and most electronics stores, if needed. Using headphones For headphone listening, use the stereo mini headphones...
... player Press the CD key on and the component is selected. Note: The Lifestyle 8 system cannot turn the system on or off speakers connected to the FIXED ...selects the CD player and the CD indicator lights. Control all other connected component Turn on both the remote control and the music center, except where noted: • To play a stopped or paused CD...pressing VIDEO plays it in STEREO mode; Using a tape deck, CD changer, or other functions at Bose'' dealers and most electronics stores, if needed. Using headphones For headphone listening, use the stereo mini headphones...
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... flashing and momentarily shows'--' to flash `7. Maintaining Your Lifestyle' 8 System Changing the house code settings Each Lifestyle' remote control uses a system of matching house codes to match those of another nearby Lifestyle° system, you have additional remote controls, open the battery cover of each one and ...change any key on the remote control. Press the OFF key on the remote control. 4. If you can easily set a new...
... flashing and momentarily shows'--' to flash `7. Maintaining Your Lifestyle' 8 System Changing the house code settings Each Lifestyle' remote control uses a system of matching house codes to match those of another nearby Lifestyle° system, you have additional remote controls, open the battery cover of each one and ...change any key on the remote control. Press the OFF key on the remote control. 4. If you can easily set a new...
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...5. To set to A, to control your music center also provides connections (SPEAKERS A or SPEAKERS B) for additional speakers You need a second remote control, set to connect secondary speakers. Using speakers connected to the B outputs: • You must use . Slide the switch down (... ' 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 curren system use a second remote control, set to B, to operate speakers connected to FIXED and A outputs. You can listen to B, follow these ...
...5. To set to A, to control your music center also provides connections (SPEAKERS A or SPEAKERS B) for additional speakers You need a second remote control, set to connect secondary speakers. Using speakers connected to the B outputs: • You must use . Slide the switch down (... ' 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 curren system use a second remote control, set to B, to operate speakers connected to FIXED and A outputs. You can listen to B, follow these ...
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... source (CD, AM/FM, etc.). • Unplug the music center power pack for a minute, then reconnect it. Press the MUTE button on the remote to unmute the sound. • Disconnect any external components. 'on Ort Troubleshooting Problem System does not function at both ends. • Select STEREO+CENTER ...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. Make sure to select the correct source for the desired input. • Check the speaker connections. • Be sure the CD...
... source (CD, AM/FM, etc.). • Unplug the music center power pack for a minute, then reconnect it. Press the MUTE button on the remote to unmute the sound. • Disconnect any external components. 'on Ort Troubleshooting Problem System does not function at both ends. • Select STEREO+CENTER ...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. Make sure to select the correct source for the desired input. • Check the speaker connections. • Be sure the CD...
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.... If you may cause damage. For information on replacing the remote control batteries, see "Install the batteries" on the lens, which could be damaged. Cleaning the speakers and Acoustimass* module Clean the surface of the Lifestyle' music center. Do not use any sprays near the system... a lens tissue moistened with a soft damp cloth. The speaker grille panels require no solution enters the unit; 4' r,Szt..• Cleaning the Lifestyle 8 system The only maintenance needed is dusty, blow the dust away using a cold blower or camera lens brush. A CAUTION: If liquids get...
.... If you may cause damage. For information on replacing the remote control batteries, see "Install the batteries" on the lens, which could be damaged. Cleaning the speakers and Acoustimass* module Clean the surface of the Lifestyle' music center. Do not use any sprays near the system... a lens tissue moistened with a soft damp cloth. The speaker grille panels require no solution enters the unit; 4' r,Szt..• Cleaning the Lifestyle 8 system The only maintenance needed is dusty, blow the dust away using a cold blower or camera lens brush. A CAUTION: If liquids get...
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es - 7,0Y a.Yekat, erxf /RN,if;i y 2a-sp,a.c.fatet'A'W g-sensw. At t . li t c, „.3,. Or call Bose directly (see inside back cover for use with Bose' powered speakers and accessories Remote controlrange 65 feet (20 m) Dimensions Music center 15.0"W x 7.r D x 2.5"H (38.1 cm x 19.8 cm x 6.4 cm) Cube speakers 3.0"W x 4.8"D x ... 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...
es - 7,0Y a.Yekat, erxf /RN,if;i y 2a-sp,a.c.fatet'A'W g-sensw. At t . li t c, „.3,. Or call Bose directly (see inside back cover for use with Bose' powered speakers and accessories Remote controlrange 65 feet (20 m) Dimensions Music center 15.0"W x 7.r D x 2.5"H (38.1 cm x 19.8 cm x 6.4 cm) Cube speakers 3.0"W x 4.8"D x ... 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...
Owner's guide
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..., 17, 26, 29 PRESET 19 preset radio station 18, 19, 21 R radio 4, 18, 19, 21, 27 radio channel spacing 17 RCA extension cables 9 red collar 9 remote control 3-5, 14, 17, 19, 22, 24-29 room compensation controls 23 S safety Information 2 serial numbers 5 signal splitter 16 speaker cable 5-9, 27 SURROUND 4, 14, 19, 20...
..., 17, 26, 29 PRESET 19 preset radio station 18, 19, 21 R radio 4, 18, 19, 21, 27 radio channel spacing 17 RCA extension cables 9 red collar 9 remote control 3-5, 14, 17, 19, 22, 24-29 room compensation controls 23 S safety Information 2 serial numbers 5 signal splitter 16 speaker cable 5-9, 27 SURROUND 4, 14, 19, 20...
The Bose® Lifestyle® amplifier - Owner's guide
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Antenna grounding Example of the receiver or radio remote control could void the user's authority to radio communications. Refer to Part 15 of the FCC rules. However, this equipment. Antenna lead-in wire Information ... outlet on , you are designed to this page. This product complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to operate this is practical. ©2001 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 255805 AM Rev.00 JN10494 2b January 10, 2002 AM262840_00_V.pdf In particular, it specifies...
Antenna grounding Example of the receiver or radio remote control could void the user's authority to radio communications. Refer to Part 15 of the FCC rules. However, this equipment. Antenna lead-in wire Information ... outlet on , you are designed to this page. This product complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to operate this is practical. ©2001 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 255805 AM Rev.00 JN10494 2b January 10, 2002 AM262840_00_V.pdf In particular, it specifies...
The Bose® Lifestyle® amplifier - Owner's guide
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... this owner's guide. Serial number Purchase date We suggest you have a dual voltage Lifestyle® amplifier 15 Powering-up the remote control 10 Setting Zone 2 Protocol 10 Connecting the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier to a Model 20 music center 11 Connecting the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier to a Model 5 music center 13 Connecting speakers to your...
... this owner's guide. Serial number Purchase date We suggest you have a dual voltage Lifestyle® amplifier 15 Powering-up the remote control 10 Setting Zone 2 Protocol 10 Connecting the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier to a Model 20 music center 11 Connecting the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier to a Model 5 music center 13 Connecting speakers to your...