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- Page 1 The Bose Lifestyle 12 Series II System ® ® Owner’s Guide October 29, 2001 AM196573_05_V.pdf...
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Page 2: Safety Information
Safety Information WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or moisture. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, These CAUTION marks may be located on the back panel and bottom of your Lifestyle music center and the bottom panel of your Acoustimass CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, insert fully. - Page 3 – Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards. Please call Bose to be referred to an authorized service center near you. 15. To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoid overloading wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles.
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Page 4: Note To Catv System Installer
©2001 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 255805 AM Rev.00 JN10494... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Setting Up Operating Your Lifestyle Maintaining Your Lifestyle Product Information Index ... 34 Bose For your records Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the music center and the bottom panel of the Acoustimass Music center serial number: ______________________________________________________... -
Page 6: Setting Up
Setting Up Before you begin Thank you for purchasing the Bose entertainment system offers superb sound, elegance, technology, and simplicity for music and home theater. Your system is fully compatible with digital program material and includes: • A Lifestyle • Inputs for a video sound source, a digital sound source, and a tape deck (or other •... -
Page 7: Unpacking The Carton
Carefully unpack your system. Save all packing materials for possible future use. The original packing materials provide the safest way to transport your Lifestyle the product appears damaged, do not attempt to use the system. Notify Bose authorized Bose dealer immediately. -
Page 8: Selecting The Locations For Your Lifestyle
If you are placing the center speaker on top of the television, use the smaller of the two sets of four rubber feet provided. You may obtain additional rubber feet (part no. 178321), free of charge, by contacting Bose Left and right front speakers The sound from the left and right front speakers should seem to appear at the edge of the picture, so that the acoustic image is close to the size of the visual image (Figure 2). - Page 9 Figure 2 Recommended front speaker locations Left front Surround speakers The surround (rear) speakers create an area of sound around the listener. Place them in the back half of your room. Direct the cubes so that you cannot pinpoint the exact location of the sound source (Figure 3).
- Page 10 If you need additional audio and/or video cables to connect all of your components, see your dealer or call Bose 3. Place the music center within 30 feet (9.1 m) of the Acoustimass module (the length of the audio input cable).
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Page 11: Connecting The Speakers And Lifestyle
18-gauge or thicker cord (connecting + to + and – to –). To purchase cables, see your dealer or electronics store, or call Bose Note: The surround cables are joined together for your convenience, providing an easy-to- use cable for connecting the surround speakers. -
Page 12: Connecting Acoustimass Module
Setting Up Connecting the Acoustimass center Connect the Acoustimass module to the music center with the audio input cable (Figure 6). 1. Insert the three male connectors at one end of the audio input cable into the appropriate jacks on the rear panel of the music center: •... - Page 13 Connecting the Acoustimass 1. On a dual voltage system, the voltage selector switch is preset at the factory to be correct Figure 7 Dual voltage Acoustimass 115 V module: voltage selector switch settings CAUTION: Make sure the voltage selector switch is set correctly. 2.
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Page 14: Connecting Your Home Theater Components To The Lifestyle
If needed, audio cables are available at many electronics stores, or call Bose. Most audio cables are color coded. Match red connectors to right (R) jacks and black or white connectors to left (L) jacks. - Page 15 How to set up your home theater There are two basic methods for setting up your home theater. It is best to connect compo- nents directly to the Lifestyle control panel. A second option is to use a stereo TV as the switching center to select the sound source.
- Page 16 Setting Up (2) To direct video sound sources through your TV This is an alternative connection method. (See Figure 11.) If your stereo TV has fixed audio outputs (the audio signal level doesn’t change) and it allows you to select the source of the signal (VCR, laserdisc, cable, etc.), then you can: •...
- Page 17 To connect a turntable, you need a phono preamplifier (with RIAA equalization). You can order ® the appropriate model from Bose by calling 1-800-367-4008 and asking for part number 252603. Connect the audio outputs of the phono preamplifier to the music center’s VIDEO or AUX (if not used for a digital source) jacks, matching the red plug to R (right) and black or white plug to L (left).
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Page 18: Connecting The Antennas
Setting Up Connecting the antennas The rear panel of your Lifestyle (Figure 12). Unwind each antenna’s wires. Antennas provide better reception when their wires are not bundled. Figure 12 The antenna connections FM antenna connections Figure 13 1. Plug the antenna connector into the FM ANTENNA jack on the back of the Lifestyle center. -
Page 19: Installing The Batteries In The Remote Control
Installing the batteries in the remote control 1. Slide open the battery compartment on the back of the remote (Figure 16). 2. Insert 3 AA or IEC-R6 1.5V batteries, or the equivalent, as shown. Match the + and – symbols on the batteries with the + and – markings inside the compartment. 3. -
Page 20: Operating Your Lifestyle
Operating Your Lifestyle Turning on the music center Plug the Acoustimass center power pack. Note: Your speakers will not operate unless all cable and power connections are completed before turning on the music center. You are ready to enjoy your new Lifestyle tion on operating the music center controls and the Lifestyle Play the Test CD, following the instructions on page 24. -
Page 21: The Music Center Controls
The music center controls The music center function keys are described on pages 20-23. Use the following special music center keys to manually tune the radio and set station presets. The CD cover latch opens the CD cover for loading and unloading a CD (Figure 18). SEEK/TUNE PRESET STORE/ERASE - Adds or removes radio station presets. -
Page 22: The System Controls
Operating Your Lifestyle The system controls Function VIDEO - Selects a video sound source connected to the VIDEO inputs, and turns the system on. (See page 22.) AM/FM - Selects the radio and turns the system on to the previously selected station. -
Page 23: Additional System Controls
Additional system controls Function SURROUND • Press and release to select SURROUND (5-speaker) mode for all sources. • Press and hold for 3 seconds to engage (1 chime) or disengage (2 chimes) simulated surround for monaural program sources. • Press and hold for 8 seconds to restore (3 chimes) factory settings for speaker mode and surround volume level. -
Page 24: Listening To Your Lifestyle
Using simulated surround for mono movie material ® Bose directing the signals so that dialogue remains locked on-screen, while music and ambient effects fill the room. You experience a surround sensation, providing extra enjoyment when you watch older (i.e., pre-stereo) movies. This feature can be used for mono TV, FM, and AM programs. -
Page 25: Operating The Special Features
Operating the special features Please see the previous page for a more detailed explanation of these special features. Enhanced mode When you select VIDEO TAPE AM/FM ® Digital Dynamic Range compression When you select VIDEO , or CD, AM/FM TAPE Simulated surround (monaural into 5 speakers) When your audio source is Mono Dolby Digital... -
Page 26: Listening To Digital Sound
Operating Your Lifestyle Listening to digital sound Turning on the digital audio source Turn on the DVD player, DTV, or other digital audio source. Load the DVD disc. Turning on the system and choosing digital sound Press AUX to turn your system on to play digital sound. If your Lifestyle receive a valid PCM or Dolby Digital bitstream, it will automatically select the analog signal connected to the music center AUX jacks. -
Page 27: Listening To The Radio
Listening to the radio Turning the system on and choosing the radio Press the AM/FM key on the remote or the music center to turn your music system on to the most recently heard AM or FM station. The system turns on in SURROUND mode. Select another speaker mode, if desired. -
Page 28: Using The System With External Components
Using headphones For headphone listening, use the stereo mini headphones center. While this jack accepts most headphone models, you can get an adapter at Bose dealers and most electronics stores, if needed. Connecting headphones automatically shuts off speakers connected to the FIXED OUTPUTs and SPEAKERS A. -
Page 29: Maintaining Your Lifestyle
In most situations, following the speaker placement guidelines (see pages 6-8) provides excellent sound quality. You do not need to adjust tone settings for changes in volume, since Bose Figure 20 processing technology provides a natural tonal balance over the full range of volume settings. -
Page 30: Changing The House Code Settings
Maintaining Your Lifestyle Changing the house code settings Each Lifestyle its corresponding music center. If your remote’s commands ever conflict with those of another nearby Lifestyle its remote control(s) by following the procedures below. 1. Open the remote control battery cover. 2. -
Page 31: Adding Speakers
Adding speakers Your Lifestyle music center also provides connections (SPEAKERS A or SPEAKERS B) for adding a pair of powered speakers in a second room. In the second room, you can listen to the sound source that is playing in the main room. You can purchase an additional remote control to keep in the second room. -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
Maintaining Your Lifestyle Troubleshooting Problem What to do System does not • Make sure the power connector is inserted securely into the music center, the power cord function at all is inserted securely into the Acoustimass are plugged fully into operating AC wall outlets. •... -
Page 33: Warranty Period
Please fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose. Customer service For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose Corporation customer service. See the inside back cover for Bose customer service offices and phone numbers. AM196573_05_V.pdf Maintaining Your Lifestyle ®... -
Page 34: Taking Care Of Your Lifestyle
CAUTION: If liquids get into the product, turn the system off and allow it to air dry. Then turn it on again. If you notice any problems with its functioning, turn it off and contact Bose customer service. ®... -
Page 35: Product Information
RC-9 remote control Range: 65 feet (20 m) Accessories To find out about mounting brackets, stands, additional remote controls, and connecting additional Bose powered loudspeakers, contact your Bose dealer. Or call Bose directly (see inside back cover for phone numbers). AM196573_05_V.pdf ®... -
Page 36: Index
Index AA 5, 17 AC POWER 11 AC power cord 5, 11 AC power pack 5, 11 accessories 33 acoustic image 6 acoustics 27 ® Acoustimass module 2-8, 10, 11, 16, 18, 22, 27, 30, 33 AM 17, 20, 22, 25 AM ANTENNA 16 AM antenna 5, 16, 30, 31, 33 AM/FM 4, 18, 20, 22-26, 30... - Page 37 Pause 18 PCM 4, 12, 22, 24 phantom 13, 14 phone numbers 31, 33 placement 6, 7, 16, 27 PLAY 15, 31 Play 18 PLAY/PAUSE 20, 24 polarity 30 port 8 power cord 5, 11, 18, 30 power pack 5, 11, 17, 18, 30, 33 power rating 33 power surge 30 powered speakers 29...
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Page 40: Bose
Phone hours - ET (eastern time): Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Canada Bose Ltd., 1-35 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1B3 1-800-465-2673 Phone hours - ET (eastern time): Weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Page 41 ©2001 Bose Corporation The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 196573 AM Rev.05 JN20413...