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Bose Lifestyle HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 LIFESTYLE ® H O M E E N T E R T A I N M E N T S Y S T E M S...
  • Page 2 Dealer name:__________________________________ Dealer phone: ___________________ Purchase date: ______________ Bose recommends that you keep your sales slip and a copy of your product registration card together with this guide. Be sure to fill out your product registration card and mail it to Bose.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    English Español Français NTRODUCTION Before you begin ................Use this guide as needed .
  • Page 4 PTIONAL ONNECTIONS AND Higher quality connections you might consider ............Your choice of audio connections .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Instructions in this guide apply to the Bose LIFESTYLE to the LIFESTYLE While suited to slightly different home entertainment needs, each of these advanced systems includes connection jacks to extend its capabilities in up to 14 other rooms.

  • Page 6: Unpacking The Carton

    Unpacking the carton Carefully unpack your product and save all of the packing materials, which provide the safest way to transport it. If any product part appears damaged, do not attempt to use it. Notify Bose or your authorized Bose ®...

  • Page 7: Cables And Accessories

    English Español Français Cables and accessories Cables needed to get your system operational are supplied. However, you may need others to complete your unique home theater setup as preferred. Note: Progressive scan, a feature of some TVs, requires using three component video cables, for example.

  • Page 8: System Placement

    Check the length of the audio and video cables you will use for these additional components. Note: Additional cables are available from your local Bose refer to the address list provided in the carton.

  • Page 9: Arranging The Left And Right Front Speakers

    For more information, or to purchase accessories, contact your local Bose visit www.bose.com. To contact Bose directly, refer to the address list provided in the carton. • If any front speakers will be in a bookcase unit, be sure to position them at the front edge of the shelf.

  • Page 10: Module

    Move it farther away if you still notice interference. • Positioned with its grille (with a Bose logo) facing into the room or perpendicular to the closest wall. This prevents the wall from blocking sound output or boosting the bass.

  • Page 11: You Can Actually Hear The Results Of Proper Placement

    English Español Français You can actually hear the results of proper placement Proper placement ensures you of the Bose which may be the very reason you chose this product. Figure 6 Reflection rays that result from recommended place- ® ment of Jewel Cube...

  • Page 12: Basic System Connections

    ASIC YSTEM ONNECTIONS Cube speakers connect to the Acoustimass Each LIFESTYLE Your system may feature Jewel Cube type of cable connector. Or, you may have cube arrays or single cube speakers (images B and C respectively), which use a two-wire cable for connections. CAUTION: Before you make any connections, be sure that the media center, the Acoustimass module, and any additional equipment are NOT connected to AC power.

  • Page 13: B Or C: Making Two-Wire Connections For Cube Or Cube Array Speakers

    18-gauge or thicker cord (connecting + to + and – to –). Note: To purchase extension cable, contact your dealer or electronics store, or to call Bose Customer Service directly, refer to the Bose address list provided in the carton.

  • Page 14: Acoustimass Module Connects To The Media Center

    ASIC YSTEM ONNECTIONS Figure 10 Left Speaker connections to the ® Acoustimass module Blue jacks Note: You may find it more convenient to temporarily rest the Acoustimass module upside down while making connections. However, upon completing all the connections to it, place the module on its side or bottom surface.

  • Page 15: Supplied And Optional Antennas

    English Español Français It may be convenient 1. Plug the small, round multi-pin connector (with the inset flat side up) at one end of the cable into the Speakers jack labeled Main on the back of the media center. 2. Insert the telephone-type (RJ-45) connector on the other end into the Audio INPUT jack on the Acoustimass Be sure that each connector is fully inserted into each jack.

  • Page 16: Cable Radio As An Option

    ASIC YSTEM ONNECTIONS Cable radio as an option Some cable TV providers make FM radio signals available through the cable service to your home. This cable connects to the FM antenna jack on the back panel of the media center. For instructions on how to make this connection, contact your cable TV provider.

  • Page 17: Video Connections

    English Español Français Note: For SCART connection instructions, refer to “Using a SCART adapter (in Europe only)” on page 19. • If your TV provides both fixed (FIX) and variable (VAR) audio outputs, use the fixed output jacks. If the setup menu for your TV allows for it, select Fixed in that menu too. •...

  • Page 18: Summary Of Video Input Connections

    ASIC YSTEM ONNECTIONS You must select the proper TV Video input To view the DVDs and LIFESTYLE Video input that connects to the media center. For now, use the TV remote control to do so. Note: For information on how to set the LIFESTYLE Operating Guide.

  • Page 19: Using A Scart Adapter (In Europe Only)

    English Español Français Using a SCART adapter (in Europe only) The SCART adaptor plugs into the media center as shown in Figure 15. Figure 15 SCART connector use for A. Composite, and B. S-video connections TV sensor Audio IN Composite Video OUT TV sensor Audio IN...

  • Page 20: Your System Is Now Ready For Power

    ONNECTIONS Your system is now ready for power Note: Bose recommends using a high-quality surge suppressor on all electronics equipment. Voltage variations and spikes can damage electronic components in any system. A quality sup- pressor can eliminate the vast majority of failures attributed to surges and may be purchased at electronics stores.

  • Page 21: Be Sure You Hear The Sound From Your Tv

    English Español Français Be sure you hear the sound from your TV Your TV sound comes through the LIFESTYLE internal TV speakers should be turned off or set to their lowest volume. To turn their sound off: 1. Use the TV on-screen setting (not to be confused with the LIFESTYLE settings menu).

  • Page 22: Using System Setup Disc 1

    ASIC YSTEM ONNECTIONS • Use Setup Disc 2 to follow the ADAPTiQ audio calibration process, which tailors the sound of your LIFESTYLE The special headset, designed to be worn above your ears, takes acoustic measurements for you during the process. Put on the headset only when prompted by Disc 2. Figure 19 Setup Disc 1 Setup discs and AdaptiQ...

  • Page 23: Where To Go From Here

    • Refer to the Operating Guide for details on how to select system options and use the controls for the fullest enjoyment of your home theater system as it is set up. • Or, while the media center control panel is still readily available, you may want to install the TV on/off sensor.
  • Page 24 ASIC YSTEM ONNECTIONS Figure 21 TV on/off sensor installed on your TV TV on/off sensor TV sensor jack Note: DO NOT attach the supplied mounting strip until you have tested and activated the auto- matic feature as explained below. 3. To test the sensor and activate the feature, you must have your TV turned on. A.

  • Page 25: Optional

    To determine how you will connect and use added components, consider the following. Your choice of audio connections Your LIFESTYLE components. So you can get Bose multiple external sources. There are two types of audio connections you can make for these components: •...
  • Page 26 You can connect any additional video equipment with component output jacks directly to your TV. Note: For more information, or to purchase the video cables, contact your local electronics store or authorized Bose ® system’s progressive scan feature, you must use a component con-...

  • Page 27: Connecting Other Components To The System

    English Español Français Connecting other components to the system In addition to the media center jacks already mentioned, each LIFESTYLE entertainment system provides audio connection jacks labeled AUX, CBL-SAT, and VCR. However, if you connected the media center to the TV using Component video you will NOT be able to make any Composite Video IN connection to the media center.

  • Page 28: Cable Or Satellite Box Options

    PTIONAL ONNECTIONS AND DDITIONS Cable or Satellite box options There are several ways to make the cable/satellite connections. Read these instructions to see how they will work with the components you own. To connect the cable or satellite box, first Connect cable/satellite L &...

  • Page 29: Component Video Connections As An Option

    English Español Français To add your VCR 1. If your cable or satellite box has an additional set of Audio and Video Out jacks, connect them to the corresponding Audio and Video input jacks on your VCR. 2. Connect the VCR video to the Video IN jack on the media center. Or, if that jack is unavailable, connect the VCR video directly to the TV.

  • Page 30: Connecting A Game Console

    PTIONAL ONNECTIONS AND DDITIONS Activating component or progressive scan connections With the media center turned off, use the controls on its front panel to follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the Enter button on the media center. 2. While holding the Enter button down, press the Store button. •...

  • Page 31: Cables And Considerations For Further Additions

    English Español Français Cables and considerations for further additions Use standard RCA audio cables, matching the white (or black) connector to the L (left) channel and the red connector to the R (right) channel. See Figure 28. If the component is mono, use a Y adapter to connect it to the media center. Appropriate cables and adapters are available at most electronics stores.

  • Page 32: Digital Audio Connection Choices

    Note: If IR signals fail to reach more than one external component, you may want to purchase the add-on IR emitter, which can work with up to three components. To order the part (Part Number 277896-001), contact Bose. Refer to the address list included in the carton. To use the emitter: 1.

  • Page 33: Data Port For System Backups

    4. Use the double-sided tape enclosed with the emitter to affix it in the proper position. Note: If you have questions, or need to obtain a replacement emitter, contact Bose customer service. Refer to the Bose address list included with your system.

  • Page 34: Reference

    By using the Bose link option, you can add a variety of other Bose systems, speakers, and amplifiers (some designed specifically for this use) in up to 15 rooms total. Much more than simply extending the reach of your system, however, it adds another level of choice.

  • Page 35: How You Make It All Work Together

    See your Product Registration card for details. Please be sure to fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose. This is the only means to ensure receiving product software update discs by mail. Failure to return that card, however, will not affect your limited warranty.

  • Page 36: Technical Information

    EFERENCE Technical information Media Center power pack power rating USA/Canada: 120V International: 220-240V Dual voltage: 115/230V Speaker system power rating USA/Canada: 100-120V International: 220-240V Dual voltage: 100-120/220-240V Media center inputs Audio IN: • AUX: 2Vrms, maximum; L, R and D (digital SPDIF) •...
  • Page 37 English Español Français Dimensions/Weights Finish Media center: Brushed aluminum Cube speakers: Polymer painted Acoustimass module: Vinyl veneer, Polymer Media Center: 15.8"W x 11.0"D x 3.5"H (40.1 cm x 27.9 cm x 8.9 cm) LIFESTYLE ® 18 system 3.1"W x 4.0"D x 3.1"H cube speakers: (7.9 cm x 10.2 cm x 7.9 cm) ®...

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