Bose® link AL8 homewide wireless audio link - Owner's guide
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...and others. English Español Français CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 4 The Bose link AL8 Homewide Wireless Audio Link 4 Unpacking the carton 4 What distinguishes the two units 5 Choosing a place for each unit 5 SETUP 6 Making the connections 6 For the transmitter 6 For the receiver 7...a distance of the AL8 transmitter and the receiver. Serial numbers: Transmitter Receiver Dealer name: _____ Dealer phone Purchase date Bose recommends that may not cause interference and (2) this equipment. Operation is no guarantee that interference will not occur in accordance ...
...and others. English Español Français CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 4 The Bose link AL8 Homewide Wireless Audio Link 4 Unpacking the carton 4 What distinguishes the two units 5 Choosing a place for each unit 5 SETUP 6 Making the connections 6 For the transmitter 6 For the receiver 7...a distance of the AL8 transmitter and the receiver. Serial numbers: Transmitter Receiver Dealer name: _____ Dealer phone Purchase date Bose recommends that may not cause interference and (2) this equipment. Operation is no guarantee that interference will not occur in accordance ...
Bose® link AL8 homewide wireless audio link - Owner's guide
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Choosing a place for each unit Place the transmitter in the same room with the LIFESTYLE® system media center. Place the receiver in the same room with your Bose link expansion product. Two Bose® link jacks and a Channel button further distinguish the transmitter. Note: Use of the...within 80 feet (24 meters) of each other. • Be aware that are communicating. For compatibility, the two units have a matching Setup Code, set at the factory with products that the strongest signal direction is above and around, not below, the transmitter. 5 Considerations for ...
Choosing a place for each unit Place the transmitter in the same room with the LIFESTYLE® system media center. Place the receiver in the same room with your Bose link expansion product. Two Bose® link jacks and a Channel button further distinguish the transmitter. Note: Use of the...within 80 feet (24 meters) of each other. • Be aware that are communicating. For compatibility, the two units have a matching Setup Code, set at the factory with products that the strongest signal direction is above and around, not below, the transmitter. 5 Considerations for ...
Bose® link AL8 homewide wireless audio link - Owner's guide
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... connection, reconnect the cable to the jack labeled Bose® link OUTPUT on the transmitter connection panel (Figure 4). Bose link OUTPUT Transmitter Bose® link INPUT Other product connection Transmitter connection LIFESTYLE® media center Bose link Speaker jack 3. Français Español English SETUP Making the connections You can use the wireless audio...
... connection, reconnect the cable to the jack labeled Bose® link OUTPUT on the transmitter connection panel (Figure 4). Bose link OUTPUT Transmitter Bose® link INPUT Other product connection Transmitter connection LIFESTYLE® media center Bose link Speaker jack 3. Français Español English SETUP Making the connections You can use the wireless audio...
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...the carton. English Español Français SETUP Figure 5 Connection to a Bose link amplifier, as appropriate. 2. Insert the adapter cable RCA connectors into a wall outlet. Insert the adapter cable DIN connector into the Bose® link jack on the meaning of these cables... the receiver. 2. To use an adapter cable The RCA connectors are not Bose link compatible. AC Power Status LED Bose link Output jack Receiver Bose® link OUTPUT LIFESTYLE® SA-3 amplifier Bose link A cable Bose link Input jack 3. The Status LED lights to the transmitter, the receiver...
...the carton. English Español Français SETUP Figure 5 Connection to a Bose link amplifier, as appropriate. 2. Insert the adapter cable RCA connectors into a wall outlet. Insert the adapter cable DIN connector into the Bose® link jack on the meaning of these cables... the receiver. 2. To use an adapter cable The RCA connectors are not Bose link compatible. AC Power Status LED Bose link Output jack Receiver Bose® link OUTPUT LIFESTYLE® SA-3 amplifier Bose link A cable Bose link Input jack 3. The Status LED lights to the transmitter, the receiver...
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...volume control on the system, radio, or powered speakers connected to select audio from the LIFESTYLE® system in the main room. • Use the product remote or console control ... in the other room. For further information, refer to verify this power connection. SETUP Figure 6 Connections using the power pack: - Status LED Blinking Green Solid Green Blinking...Français Español English Expansion Room Product Audio Input L R Transmitter Bose® link INPUT Receiver Bose® link OUTPUT Adapter cable Adapter cable 3. Insert the small plug on page 10...
...volume control on the system, radio, or powered speakers connected to select audio from the LIFESTYLE® system in the main room. • Use the product remote or console control ... in the other room. For further information, refer to verify this power connection. SETUP Figure 6 Connections using the power pack: - Status LED Blinking Green Solid Green Blinking...Français Español English Expansion Room Product Audio Input L R Transmitter Bose® link INPUT Receiver Bose® link OUTPUT Adapter cable Adapter cable 3. Insert the small plug on page 10...
Bose® link AL8 homewide wireless audio link - Owner's guide
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... as needed to reach the channel you have a WiFi network in your LIFESTYLE® system. The Status LED blinks red three times to reach your nearby WiFi network: NO WIFI NETWORK...6...11...1...2...3...4...5...7...8...9...10. 3. Note: Setup codes for use the Channel button to narrow the selection of the remote ... can set to avoid WiFi channel 6. If the WiFi network channel is unknown to you can use by your WiFi network channel. Your Bose® link expansion room remote control • Room code If you want to reserve. The transmitter is ready for each move. Press the...
... as needed to reach the channel you have a WiFi network in your LIFESTYLE® system. The Status LED blinks red three times to reach your nearby WiFi network: NO WIFI NETWORK...6...11...1...2...3...4...5...7...8...9...10. 3. Note: Setup codes for use the Channel button to narrow the selection of the remote ... can set to avoid WiFi channel 6. If the WiFi network channel is unknown to you can use by your WiFi network channel. Your Bose® link expansion room remote control • Room code If you want to reserve. The transmitter is ready for each move. Press the...
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... in the main room. Above problem persists and the Status LED lights are set on the Bose link remote control or PERSONAL® music center II to match the house code of the LIFESTYLE® system in a more open area. For details, refer to "The transmitter Channel button" on ...securely connected at both ends. microwave oven • Move the receiver farther from the device. For Bose contact information, refer to the address sheet included in this expansion room. - the Setup code switches on the connection panel of the transmitter and the receiver are not solid green •...
... in the main room. Above problem persists and the Status LED lights are set on the Bose link remote control or PERSONAL® music center II to match the house code of the LIFESTYLE® system in a more open area. For details, refer to "The transmitter Channel button" on ...securely connected at both ends. microwave oven • Move the receiver farther from the device. For Bose contact information, refer to the address sheet included in this expansion room. - the Setup code switches on the connection panel of the transmitter and the receiver are not solid green •...
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... on both your LIFESTYLE® system and any remote controls you are four possible switch combinations: 1 & 2 up (as set at the factory); 1 & 2 down; 1 up & 2 down; 1 down & 2 up. Limited warranty This system is not coming from your media center or audio source Change the Setup code switches on ...house codes and how to change them, refer to the owner's guides that came with your LIFESTYLE® system and Bose link remote controls. Refer to 2.4835 GHz Transmitter Audio Input Level 2 ...
... on both your LIFESTYLE® system and any remote controls you are four possible switch combinations: 1 & 2 up (as set at the factory); 1 & 2 down; 1 up & 2 down; 1 down & 2 up. Limited warranty This system is not coming from your media center or audio source Change the Setup code switches on ...house codes and how to change them, refer to the owner's guides that came with your LIFESTYLE® system and Bose link remote controls. Refer to 2.4835 GHz Transmitter Audio Input Level 2 ...
Operating guide
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TAB 8 TAB 7 TAB 6 TAB 5 TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English USING THE SETUP MODE 18 About the Setup mode 18 Setup menu 18 ADDING SOUND TO ANOTHER ROOM (V25 AND V35 SYSTEMS)* 19 Expanding your system 19 Expansion guidelines 19 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 20 Replacing the batteries 20 Cleaning 20 Viewing system information 20 Troubleshooting 21 Resetting the system 24 Pairing the remote with the console 24 Performing a system software update 24 Contacting customer service 24 Limited warranty 25 Technical information 25 *Not applicable to systems sold in Japan. vi
TAB 8 TAB 7 TAB 6 TAB 5 TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English USING THE SETUP MODE 18 About the Setup mode 18 Setup menu 18 ADDING SOUND TO ANOTHER ROOM (V25 AND V35 SYSTEMS)* 19 Expanding your system 19 Expansion guidelines 19 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 20 Replacing the batteries 20 Cleaning 20 Viewing system information 20 Troubleshooting 21 Resetting the system 24 Pairing the remote with the console 24 Performing a system software update 24 Contacting customer service 24 Limited warranty 25 Technical information 25 *Not applicable to systems sold in Japan. vi
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... by the volume controls. 4 Control buttons Turns system power on your TV Mutes/unmutes the system speakers Decreases system volume Increases system volume Setup Displays the Setup menu (press and release) or system information (press and hold) 5 Front USB input Used for viewing photo files from a USB device... and ready to use in the main room or other rooms • Amber System off Source Lists system sources on or off and charging iPod (V25 and V35 systems only) 2 Front A/V inputs Used for temporarily connecting an HDMI device such as a camcorder. Right (R) audio channel (red) Left...
... by the volume controls. 4 Control buttons Turns system power on your TV Mutes/unmutes the system speakers Decreases system volume Increases system volume Setup Displays the Setup menu (press and release) or system information (press and hold) 5 Front USB input Used for viewing photo files from a USB device... and ready to use in the main room or other rooms • Amber System off Source Lists system sources on or off and charging iPod (V25 and V35 systems only) 2 Front A/V inputs Used for temporarily connecting an HDMI device such as a camcorder. Right (R) audio channel (red) Left...
Operating guide
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... decide to access the power controls for connected devices, automatic shutdown will shut down your TV screen. Setup Pressing the Setup button on the console also starts your system and puts the Setup menu on your system Press the power button on the remote or on the control console. Shutting down... automatically after a few seconds. The system will be stopped and you programmed your remote during the initial setup, press the TV power button on the remote control to turn on your TV If you must complete the shutdown using the on-screen controls...
... decide to access the power controls for connected devices, automatic shutdown will shut down your TV screen. Setup Pressing the Setup button on the console also starts your system and puts the Setup menu on your system Press the power button on the remote or on the control console. Shutting down... automatically after a few seconds. The system will be stopped and you programmed your remote during the initial setup, press the TV power button on the remote control to turn on your TV If you must complete the shutdown using the on-screen controls...
Operating guide
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... devices. 1. English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB 4 TAB 5 TAB 6 TAB 7 TAB 8 OPERATING YOUR CONNECTED DEVICES Selecting a connected device The SOURCE menu allows you named a device during the setup process, the assigned name appears in the following example: 2. Press the remote SOURCE button to select your TV. Unnamed devices appear as generic inputs such...
... devices. 1. English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB 4 TAB 5 TAB 6 TAB 7 TAB 8 OPERATING YOUR CONNECTED DEVICES Selecting a connected device The SOURCE menu allows you named a device during the setup process, the assigned name appears in the following example: 2. Press the remote SOURCE button to select your TV. Unnamed devices appear as generic inputs such...
Operating guide
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... channels. Note: Since most TVs come with an IR (infrared) remote, you assigned it . Press GUIDE. See "Tuning to operate it during the setup process. 1. Press the TV Input button to first select the input for channel numbers using any of the following methods. To return to using the... tuner in your TV, it will appear in your TV to a TV station." Use the dash button for the Bose system, then press the SOURCE button and select another source. Tuning to a TV station You can tune to last selected channel. TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB...
... channels. Note: Since most TVs come with an IR (infrared) remote, you assigned it . Press GUIDE. See "Tuning to operate it during the setup process. 1. Press the TV Input button to first select the input for channel numbers using any of the following methods. To return to using the... tuner in your TV, it will appear in your TV to a TV station." Use the dash button for the Bose system, then press the SOURCE button and select another source. Tuning to a TV station You can tune to last selected channel. TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB...
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...4 Playing audio/video devices During the interactive setup process you can use the following controls to select it is connected. 9 If you programmed the Bose® remote for the device, you may have connected an audio/visual device such as another LIFESTYLE® system. MENU Display device menu (if... available) or system setup menu GUIDE Display Blu-ray pop-up menu INFO ...
...4 Playing audio/video devices During the interactive setup process you can use the following controls to select it is connected. 9 If you programmed the Bose® remote for the device, you may have connected an audio/visual device such as another LIFESTYLE® system. MENU Display device menu (if... available) or system setup menu GUIDE Display Blu-ray pop-up menu INFO ...
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... After performing the initial system setup using the Setup mode. sion, see "Adding Sound to the interactive setup process at any time using the Unify™ intelligent integration system, you can do Resume initial Return to Another Room (V25 and V35 systems)*" on page 19 Update Perform a ...to the last source selected NOTES: 1. Appears only if initial setup is complete. 3. Appears only in LIFESTYLE® V25 and V35 systems if initial setup is complete. 18 Setup menu To display the Setup menu on your TV, press the Setup button on the front of the on Homewide expan-
... After performing the initial system setup using the Setup mode. sion, see "Adding Sound to the interactive setup process at any time using the Unify™ intelligent integration system, you can do Resume initial Return to Another Room (V25 and V35 systems)*" on page 19 Update Perform a ...to the last source selected NOTES: 1. Appears only if initial setup is complete. 3. Appears only in LIFESTYLE® V25 and V35 systems if initial setup is complete. 18 Setup menu To display the Setup menu on your TV, press the Setup button on the front of the on Homewide expan-
Operating guide
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... if a digital audio connection is built into the control console in the control console. Using an expansion room remote, you live in the Setup menu and then select house code. On the screen, you must also make an analog audio connection between Standard and Alternative house code modes ... two house code modes. English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB 4 TAB 5 TAB 6 TAB 7 TAB 8 ADDING SOUND TO ANOTHER ROOM (V25 AND V35 SYSTEMS)* Expanding your system Your LIFESTYLE® system can deliver Bose® quality sound in up to 14 additional rooms in your other room must be set to the same room...
... if a digital audio connection is built into the control console in the control console. Using an expansion room remote, you live in the Setup menu and then select house code. On the screen, you must also make an analog audio connection between Standard and Alternative house code modes ... two house code modes. English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB 4 TAB 5 TAB 6 TAB 7 TAB 8 ADDING SOUND TO ANOTHER ROOM (V25 AND V35 SYSTEMS)* Expanding your system Your LIFESTYLE® system can deliver Bose® quality sound in up to 14 additional rooms in your other room must be set to the same room...
Operating guide
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...; TV connection status • Remote control ID number and software version • House code • Connected Bose® link rooms • Device connections Press the Setup button again to display the following system information on the display. Slide the battery cover back into any openings....compartment cover 2. Install four new AA (IEC-LR6) 1.5V batteries, matching the polarity markings (+ and -) to drop into place. Low battery icon (V25 and V35 systems) CiPabolde 3:20 The Beatles 1. You can wipe the outside surfaces using a soft dry cloth. TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English ...
...; TV connection status • Remote control ID number and software version • House code • Connected Bose® link rooms • Device connections Press the Setup button again to display the following system information on the display. Slide the battery cover back into any openings....compartment cover 2. Install four new AA (IEC-LR6) 1.5V batteries, matching the polarity markings (+ and -) to drop into place. Low battery icon (V25 and V35 systems) CiPabolde 3:20 The Beatles 1. You can wipe the outside surfaces using a soft dry cloth. TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English ...
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... The system is not responding to initial operation of my Bose® remote • Make sure the control console is...device options and follow the procedure. The Bose remote does not control a device I added during the initial setup • Try setting up the device again...the system" on page 24. 21 Press the Setup button on the control console. One video connection is ...connector on the control console and select the device setup than optimum options. If not, see "Pairing ... change a video connection, press the Setup button on the Acoustimass module. • Check connections ...
... The system is not responding to initial operation of my Bose® remote • Make sure the control console is...device options and follow the procedure. The Bose remote does not control a device I added during the initial setup • Try setting up the device again...the system" on page 24. 21 Press the Setup button on the control console. One video connection is ...connector on the control console and select the device setup than optimum options. If not, see "Pairing ... change a video connection, press the Setup button on the Acoustimass module. • Check connections ...
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...Refer to the owner's manual that came with the device. For guidance, press the Setup respond consistently to button on -screen instructions. Select the device options and follow the ...Stereo(2) in the rear speakers. Make sure it is set to Front(3) or Surround(5) (V25 and V35 systems only) • Weak FM stations will produce static in the OPTIONS menu ...to the control console. remote commands Intermittent audio dropouts • Contact Bose® Customer Service to request a composite video cable that device is heard • Check the TV ...
...Refer to the owner's manual that came with the device. For guidance, press the Setup respond consistently to button on -screen instructions. Select the device options and follow the ...Stereo(2) in the rear speakers. Make sure it is set to Front(3) or Surround(5) (V25 and V35 systems only) • Weak FM stations will produce static in the OPTIONS menu ...to the control console. remote commands Intermittent audio dropouts • Contact Bose® Customer Service to request a composite video cable that device is heard • Check the TV ...
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...the power light on the control console changes to restart the system. The power light on the control console. 2. Note: To make sure your Bose® remote is on the control console for five seconds. Pairing the remote with the control console. Follow the instructions on the control console ...to red. If you still cannot operate the system using the remote, try the next procedure to display the Setup menu. 2. The power light blinks when pairing is being updated. Press any remote button and verify that the power light on the control ...
...the power light on the control console changes to restart the system. The power light on the control console. 2. Note: To make sure your Bose® remote is on the control console for five seconds. Pairing the remote with the control console. Follow the instructions on the control console ...to red. If you still cannot operate the system using the remote, try the next procedure to display the Setup menu. 2. The power light blinks when pairing is being updated. Press any remote button and verify that the power light on the control ...