Bose® link AL8 homewide wireless audio link - Owner's guide
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... 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 , no... communicating, as shown in the main room. • Use the product remote or console control for transmitter receiver Receiver located Not applicable Powered on the power pack cable...link, you may resolve the problem and cause both , may want to select audio from the LIFESTYLE® system in the table below . Note: For information on page 10. 8 SETUP ...
... 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 , no... communicating, as shown in the main room. • Use the product remote or console control for transmitter receiver Receiver located Not applicable Powered on the power pack cable...link, you may resolve the problem and cause both , may want to select audio from the LIFESTYLE® system in the table below . Note: For information on page 10. 8 SETUP ...
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System model name and number (on the carton): LIFESTYLE Serial numbers: Control console Acoustimass® module Retailer information: Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date Please keep your sales receipt and a copy of your system model ... the connection panel of this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to operate this guide. ©2010 Bose Corporation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or...
System model name and number (on the carton): LIFESTYLE Serial numbers: Control console Acoustimass® module Retailer information: Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date Please keep your sales receipt and a copy of your system model ... the connection panel of this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to operate this guide. ©2010 Bose Corporation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or...
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... TV 8 Tuning to a TV station 8 Playing audio/video devices 9 Listening to a Bose link input device 9 Playing an iPod or iPhone (V25 and V35 only) . . 10 TAB 5 TAB 6 TAB 7 TAB 8 CONTENTS Using the front console inputs 11 Front USB input 11 Front Analog A/V input 12 Front HDMI input 12 Changing... the image view 12 LISTENING TO THE RADIO (V25 AND V35 SYSTEMS) 13 Selecting the radio 13...
... TV 8 Tuning to a TV station 8 Playing audio/video devices 9 Listening to a Bose link input device 9 Playing an iPod or iPhone (V25 and V35 only) . . 10 TAB 5 TAB 6 TAB 7 TAB 8 CONTENTS Using the front console inputs 11 Front USB input 11 Front Analog A/V input 12 Front HDMI input 12 Changing... the image view 12 LISTENING TO THE RADIO (V25 AND V35 SYSTEMS) 13 Selecting the radio 13...
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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 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.
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... remotes) *For V25 and V35 systems delivering sound to another room through Bose® link OUT (not applicable to systems sold in Japan) Turns your TV on your TV 12 Navigation controls - Turns your LIFESTYLE® system on your TV 8 Playback Controls - Mutes/unmutes system speakers (Press and hold to turn off (press... last channel or preset 10 Channel Up/Down - Changes inputs on your TV. 2 Power - See page 3 9 Last Channel - Returns to aim it at the control console. See page 3 13 TV Power -
... remotes) *For V25 and V35 systems delivering sound to another room through Bose® link OUT (not applicable to systems sold in Japan) Turns your TV on your TV 12 Navigation controls - Turns your LIFESTYLE® system on your TV 8 Playback Controls - Mutes/unmutes system speakers (Press and hold to turn off (press... last channel or preset 10 Channel Up/Down - Changes inputs on your TV. 2 Power - See page 3 9 Last Channel - Returns to aim it at the control console. See page 3 13 TV Power -
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...a camcorder. English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB 4 1 23 4 56 1 Power light • Red System is off and charging iPod (V25 and V35 systems only) 2 Front A/V inputs Used for temporarily connecting an audio/video device such as a video camera. 5 Right (R) audio channel (red) Left... (L) or mono audio channel (white) Composite video (yellow) TAB 5 TAB 6 TAB 7 TAB 8 YOUR CONTROL CONSOLE 3 Headphones output Accepts stereo headphones with a 3.5 mm stereo plug. Volume level is starting • Steady green ......... System is set by the volume controls....
...a camcorder. English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB 4 1 23 4 56 1 Power light • Red System is off and charging iPod (V25 and V35 systems only) 2 Front A/V inputs Used for temporarily connecting an audio/video device such as a video camera. 5 Right (R) audio channel (red) Left... (L) or mono audio channel (white) Composite video (yellow) TAB 5 TAB 6 TAB 7 TAB 8 YOUR CONTROL CONSOLE 3 Headphones output Accepts stereo headphones with a 3.5 mm stereo plug. Volume level is starting • Steady green ......... System is set by the volume controls....
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... access the power controls for connected devices, automatic shutdown will shut down your system Press the power button on the remote or on the control console. Because of this, the system requires several seconds to a minimum, the system operates in a very low power state when in standby (off) mode. To keep... ON/OFF CONTROLS Starting your system is on and ready to use the remote that came with your TV screen. The power LED on the console changes to solid green, your system Press the power button on the remote or on your TV. When it changes from blinking to blinking green...
... access the power controls for connected devices, automatic shutdown will shut down your system Press the power button on the remote or on the control console. Because of this, the system requires several seconds to a minimum, the system operates in a very low power state when in standby (off) mode. To keep... ON/OFF CONTROLS Starting your system is on and ready to use the remote that came with your TV screen. The power LED on the console changes to solid green, your system Press the power button on the remote or on your TV. When it changes from blinking to blinking green...
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... button and select Bose link. English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB 4 Playing audio/video devices During the interactive setup process you can use the following controls to select it is connected. 9 It will not appear in the SOURCE list until it . Be sure to connect your LIFESTYLE® system to... listen to inputs 1-5. To listen to the Bose link IN connector on the rear panel of the control console. These would typically be connected to content from a Bose link-compatible system, such as a CD, DVD, DVR, ...
... button and select Bose link. English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB 4 Playing audio/video devices During the interactive setup process you can use the following controls to select it is connected. 9 It will not appear in the SOURCE list until it . Be sure to connect your LIFESTYLE® system to... listen to inputs 1-5. To listen to the Bose link IN connector on the rear panel of the control console. These would typically be connected to content from a Bose link-compatible system, such as a CD, DVD, DVR, ...
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When selecting the USB source, folders appear at the top of the console provides analog A/V inputs plus a USB and an HDMI input. TAB 5 TAB 6 TAB 7 TAB 8 OPERATING YOUR CONNECTED DEVICES Use the following controls for temporarily connecting devices ... to browsing folders Next image Previous image 11 These inputs are provided for viewing digital photos. Selecting a folder displays its contents. Front USB input Your LIFESTYLE® system can display photo files (.jpg or .jpeg format only) from a USB storage device. These inputs appear in the SOURCE menu as digital cameras...
When selecting the USB source, folders appear at the top of the console provides analog A/V inputs plus a USB and an HDMI input. TAB 5 TAB 6 TAB 7 TAB 8 OPERATING YOUR CONNECTED DEVICES Use the following controls for temporarily connecting devices ... to browsing folders Next image Previous image 11 These inputs are provided for viewing digital photos. Selecting a folder displays its contents. Front USB input Your LIFESTYLE® system can display photo files (.jpg or .jpeg format only) from a USB storage device. These inputs appear in the SOURCE menu as digital cameras...
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... Volume on TV On Enables the system to display the volume level meter and mute indicator on the remote) Off Sends HDMI audio to the LIFESTYLE® system speakers Video Output * Factory setting Changes the resolution (Standard/720p/1080i/1080p) of the video signal sent to your TV (only ...front center speaker relative to other speakers (-8 to Normal* to +8) (unavailable if the Speakers option is not affected by plugging headphones into the control console or by your TV (audio from the TV is set to your TV appear as options) 17 Activates only front left and right speakers Front...
... Volume on TV On Enables the system to display the volume level meter and mute indicator on the remote) Off Sends HDMI audio to the LIFESTYLE® system speakers Video Output * Factory setting Changes the resolution (Standard/720p/1080i/1080p) of the video signal sent to your TV (only ...front center speaker relative to other speakers (-8 to Normal* to +8) (unavailable if the Speakers option is not affected by plugging headphones into the control console or by your TV (audio from the TV is set to your TV appear as options) 17 Activates only front left and right speakers Front...
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...Perform a system software update (see "Performing a system software update" on page 24" for more information on Homewide expan- Appears only in LIFESTYLE® V25 and V35 systems if initial setup is complete. 3. Menu item What you can do Source setup options (Note 2) • Change a device name ... completed event Restart initial Start the interactive setup process from the setup (Note 1) beginning Language Change the language of the control console. TAB 8 TAB 7 TAB 6 TAB 5 USING THE SETUP MODE About the Setup mode After performing the initial system setup using the Setup ...
...Perform a system software update (see "Performing a system software update" on page 24" for more information on Homewide expan- Appears only in LIFESTYLE® V25 and V35 systems if initial setup is complete. 3. Menu item What you can do Source setup options (Note 2) • Change a device name ... completed event Restart initial Start the interactive setup process from the setup (Note 1) beginning Language Change the language of the control console. TAB 8 TAB 7 TAB 6 TAB 5 USING THE SETUP MODE About the Setup mode After performing the initial system setup using the Setup ...
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... code modes resets the house code to communicate with the control console. 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 a Bose link-compatible system in another room, follow the instructions included...
... code modes resets the house code to communicate with the control console. 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 a Bose link-compatible system in another room, follow the instructions included...
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...spill or objects to drop into place. Remove the old batteries. 3. Low battery icon (V25 and V35 systems) CiPabolde 3:20 The Beatles 1. TAB 8 TAB 7 TAB 6 TAB 5 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...remote control. Slide the battery compartment cover off the back of your TV: • Control console serial number, software version, and IR database • Acoustimass® module serial number and ...status • Remote control ID number and software version • House code • Connected Bose® link rooms • Device connections Press the Setup button again to the markings inside ...
...spill or objects to drop into place. Remove the old batteries. 3. Low battery icon (V25 and V35 systems) CiPabolde 3:20 The Beatles 1. TAB 8 TAB 7 TAB 6 TAB 5 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...remote control. Slide the battery compartment cover off the back of your TV: • Control console serial number, software version, and IR database • Acoustimass® module serial number and ...status • Remote control ID number and software version • House code • Connected Bose® link rooms • Device connections Press the Setup button again to the markings inside ...
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... "Resetting the system" on page 24. It should blink with the console" on page 24 and follow the on-screen instructions to initial operation of my Bose® remote • Make sure the control console is turned on the Acoustimass module. • Check connections between the front ...and rear speakers and the Acoustimass module. • For radio operation (V25 and V35 systems only), connect the FM and AM...
... "Resetting the system" on page 24. It should blink with the console" on page 24 and follow the on-screen instructions to initial operation of my Bose® remote • Make sure the control console is turned on the Acoustimass module. • Check connections between the front ...and rear speakers and the Acoustimass module. • For radio operation (V25 and V35 systems only), connect the FM and AM...
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...; In the OPTIONS menu, make sure the Sound option is not Original. No sound from control console, TV, or other electrical devices in the room may be creating unwanted signals, and to obtain possible... Adjust antenna position to reduce interference. (V25 and V35 systems only) • Fully extend the FM antenna. 22 Radio does not work (V25 and V35 systems only) • Make sure antennas are connected ... may be electrical in nature (not harmonic) • Contact Bose® Customer Service to determine if and how other electronic equipment. • Select another station.
...; In the OPTIONS menu, make sure the Sound option is not Original. No sound from control console, TV, or other electrical devices in the room may be creating unwanted signals, and to obtain possible... Adjust antenna position to reduce interference. (V25 and V35 systems only) • Fully extend the FM antenna. 22 Radio does not work (V25 and V35 systems only) • Make sure antennas are connected ... may be electrical in nature (not harmonic) • Contact Bose® Customer Service to determine if and how other electronic equipment. • Select another station.
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...console. remote commands Intermittent audio dropouts • Contact Bose® Customer Service to request a composite video cable that came with the device. For guidance, press the Setup respond consistently to the control console...make sure you have not made both types of connections to the same input on the control console. • Make sure that device is turned on. • Refer to the owner's ...Check the TV video input selection. No sound from any external devices connected to the control console. No TV picture, but audio is set to minimize noise. Set Speakers option to ...
...console. remote commands Intermittent audio dropouts • Contact Bose® Customer Service to request a composite video cable that came with the device. For guidance, press the Setup respond consistently to the control console...make sure you have not made both types of connections to the same input on the control console. • Make sure that device is turned on. • Refer to the owner's ...Check the TV video input selection. No sound from any external devices connected to the control console. No TV picture, but audio is set to minimize noise. Set Speakers option to ...
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... to blinking green and then solid green when the system is being updated. Note: To make sure your Bose® remote is updated, hold both the Mute button ( ) on the control console and the OK button on the remote at the same time for 5 seconds or until the power light on ...the control console changes to display the Setup menu. 2. See the address sheet included in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. TAB 8 TAB 7 TAB 6 TAB 5 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Resetting the system 1. The power light...
... to blinking green and then solid green when the system is being updated. Note: To make sure your Bose® remote is updated, hold both the Mute button ( ) on the control console and the OK button on the remote at the same time for 5 seconds or until the power light on ...the control console changes to display the Setup menu. 2. See the address sheet included in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. TAB 8 TAB 7 TAB 6 TAB 5 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Resetting the system 1. The power light...
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...and ship the product, freight prepaid, to : Licensing Manager, Mailstop 6A2, Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168. Insert a USB drive (there should be completed within the product's control console. This offer is subject to the terms of the limited warranty are reproduced and... front of media, shipping and handling. This download process should be refused. English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB 4 Limited Warranty Your LIFESTYLE® system is included in the carton. Please refer to the card for specific return and shipping instructions; 2. All of the above...
...and ship the product, freight prepaid, to : Licensing Manager, Mailstop 6A2, Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168. Insert a USB drive (there should be completed within the product's control console. This offer is subject to the terms of the limited warranty are reproduced and... front of media, shipping and handling. This download process should be refused. English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB 4 Limited Warranty Your LIFESTYLE® system is included in the carton. Please refer to the card for specific return and shipping instructions; 2. All of the above...
Installation guide
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... This guide provides step-by the UnifyTM intelligent integration system. For Bose contact information, refer to use it. English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB 4 Welcome Thank you for choosing a Bose® LIFESTYLE® system for setting up its contents before unpacking the next one.... These provide the safest means for any part appears damaged, do not attempt to the address sheet included in four numbered kits plus a small box containing the appropriate power cords: 1 • 1 Control console...
... This guide provides step-by the UnifyTM intelligent integration system. For Bose contact information, refer to use it. English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB 4 Welcome Thank you for choosing a Bose® LIFESTYLE® system for setting up its contents before unpacking the next one.... These provide the safest means for any part appears damaged, do not attempt to the address sheet included in four numbered kits plus a small box containing the appropriate power cords: 1 • 1 Control console...
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Control console Power supply Audio input cable From the power cord kit HDMI cable Power cord 2 Control console Note: Until your TV. TAB 8 TAB 7 SYSTEM SETUP TAB 6 11 Control console kit What you need for easy access to its rear connection panel. Place the control console on a flat, stable surface near your system is completely installed, it may be helpful to keep the control console positioned for the following steps: From Kit 1 TAB 5 TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English 1.
Control console Power supply Audio input cable From the power cord kit HDMI cable Power cord 2 Control console Note: Until your TV. TAB 8 TAB 7 SYSTEM SETUP TAB 6 11 Control console kit What you need for easy access to its rear connection panel. Place the control console on a flat, stable surface near your system is completely installed, it may be helpful to keep the control console positioned for the following steps: From Kit 1 TAB 5 TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English 1.