Bose Lifestyle Homewide Owner's Manual

Bose Lifestyle Homewide Owner's Manual

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LIFESTYLE
Homewide
Powered Speaker System
Owner's Guide
Guía de usario
Notice d'utilisation

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  • Page 1 ® LIFESTYLE Homewide Powered Speaker System Owner’s Guide Guía de usario Notice d’utilisation...
  • Page 2 Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. The PERSONAL center II conforms to the RTTE Directive 99/5/EC (R+TTED). The complete Declarations of Conformity can be found at www.Bose.com/static/compliance/index.html. Class B emissions • This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations (Canada only).
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ® link connection ....6 Making a wired Bose ® link connection ..7 Making a wireless Bose ®...
  • Page 4: For Your Records

    Find the serial number on the bottom of the Acoustimass ® module and record it here. This provides easy ® access to this number if you ever need to contact Bose Customer Service. Serial number: ________________________________ Purchase date: ________________________________ Dealer name:__________________________________ Dealer phone: _________________________________...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Note: This system is delivered to you ready to operate using room code C. If another Bose product in your home uses room code C, you will need to use a different room code for your powered speaker system.
  • Page 6 ® ❏ PERSONAL ❏ 4 AA (IEC LR6) music ® center II batteries Français Español ❏ 50-ft Bose ❏ AC power cord ® link B cable ❏ 2 speaker cables ❏ Audio input cable LIFESTYLE ® HOMEWIDE POWERED SPEAKER SYSTEM SYSTÈME D’ENCEINTES AMPLIFIÉES MULTIPIÈCE LIFESTYLE...
  • Page 7: System Setup

    CAUTION: Vibration can cause speakers to move, particularly on smooth surfaces like marble, glass or highly polished wood. To reduce the chance of move- ment, Bose recommends that you attach the included rubber speaker feet to the bottom of the speakers. YSTEM...
  • Page 8 YSTEM ETUP 2. Place the Acoustimass ® module on the floor at the same end of the room as the front speakers: • Standing upright (BEST) or laying on either side (ALTERNATE) BEST • With the front opening facing into the room •...
  • Page 9: Connecting The Speakers To The Module

    English Español Français Connecting the speakers to the module What you need for this step: 2 speaker cables 1. Lay the Acoustimass ® module on its side as shown. 2. Insert the left (L) (gray) speaker cable plug into the left (L) (gray) connector on the Acoustimass module.
  • Page 10: Making A Bose

    YSTEM ETUP Making a Bose ® connection You can make a wired or wireless (optional) Bose link connection between your powered speaker system and ® your LIFESTYLE home entertainment system. Wired Bose link connection You need: 50-ft Bose link B cable (included) See “Making a wired Bose...
  • Page 11: Link Connection

    8. ® Making a wired Bose link connection 1. Plug one end of the Bose link B cable into the Bose link Speakers connector on your media center. Media center 2.
  • Page 12: Making A Wireless Bose

    YSTEM ETUP Making a wireless Bose ® link connection (optional) 1. Plug one end of a Bose link A cable (supplied with the AL8) into the INPUT connector on the AL8 transmitter. TRANSMITTER Bose link INPUT Bose link A cable Français...
  • Page 13 AL8 transmitter. 4. Plug the power pack into an AC outlet. AC Power power pack 5. Plug one end of the other Bose plied with the AL8) into the OUTPUT connector on the AR1 receiver. transmitter Bose link...
  • Page 14 YSTEM ETUP 6. Plug the other end of the cable into the Bose ® connector on the Acoustimass Acoustimass module ® link 7. Plug the cord of the other AC power pack into the AC power connector on the AR1 receiver.
  • Page 15: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

    1. Plug one end of the AC power cord into the AC Power connector on the Acoustimass 2. Plug the other end into an AC (mains) outlet. Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency- approved surge protector on all electronic equipment. Voltage variations and spikes can damage electronic components in any system.
  • Page 16: Installing The Batteries

    YSTEM ETUP Installing the batteries What you need for this step: PERSONAL ® music center II Four AA (IEC LR6) batteries Français Español 1. Slide the battery compartment cover off the back of the controller. AA (IEC LR6) batteries (4) Battery compartment cover 2.
  • Page 17: Preparing For An Adaptiq

    English Español Français Preparing for the ® ADAPTiQ calibration What you need for this step: ® PERSONAL music center II Note: If the PERSONAL ® music center II displays a language other than the one you selected for your LIFESTYLE ®...
  • Page 18: Performing The Adaptiq

    YSTEM ETUP Performing the ADAPTiQ calibration What you need for this step: Audio input cable ADAPTiQ headset PERSONAL ® music center II Français ® The ADAPTiQ audio calibration system customizes the sound of your system to the acoustics of your listening area.
  • Page 19 English Español Français 1. Plug the male end of the audio input cable into the Audio IN connectors. Be sure to match the colors, red-to-red and white-to-white. Connecting the audio input cable makes it easier to ® connect the ADAPTiQ headset for the calibration process, or any external audio device (see “Connecting a Local source”...
  • Page 20 YSTEM ETUP 4. Press and release the ADAPTiQ ® Acoustimass module connector panel. The system announces “English” as the selected language. To select a different language, press ADAPTiQ repeatedly until you hear the language you want. 5. Press Play to continue in the selected language.
  • Page 21: Using The Personal

    Bose link-enabled product. PERSONAL SING On-Off • Turns your system on/off in the Bose link room. ® • When turned on, the source last selected is active. Source selection •...
  • Page 22 ® PERSONAL SING USIC ENTER Display navigation controls Perform functions defined on the display. Example: Track Value or selection of 14 Functions assigned to Back [123... ] navigation controls Navigation bar Left/right arrow button: Press to perform the function appearing above it on the display.
  • Page 23 English Español Français Playback controls • Provides control of system sources including CDs, DVDs, and radio. • Can control most functions of components con- nected to your system such as selecting chan- nels on a cable or satellite box. Skips to previous track or radio station Sets and selects presets Adjusts the volume of your speaker system...
  • Page 24: Setup Mode

    ® PERSONAL SING USIC ENTER Setup mode The setup mode allows you to change settings that ® affect the way the PERSONAL music center II functions. Default settings were chosen at the factory to satisfy most owners. However, if you wish to change any of the settings, use the Setup menu.
  • Page 25 10 sec, 20 sec, 30 sec, 40 sec, 50 sec, 60 sec ® 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 NOTE: Must always match the house code in the Bose system in your main room. Update Press the navigation bar [Open] to update.
  • Page 26: About Audio Streams

    Both are set at the factory for room code C. If room code C is already ® used by another Bose link product in your home you need to change both items to another room code.
  • Page 27: Listening

    Selecting an audio source 1. Press Source. The list of available system sources appears on the display. Active source playing Bedroom on audio stream 2 in Bose Stored On Audio 2 FM Radio Active source playing AM Radio On Audio 1...
  • Page 28 ISTENING UDIO OURCES More Stored source controls: Press to play tracks that are similar in mood and style to the current track. Press to select shuffle/repeat functions (Whole CD and Playlist mode only). • Press to start the uMusic • Press to exit the Whole CD, Playlist, or Encore play mode.
  • Page 29 English Español Français To search the library of stored music: 1. Press Library ( ) while listening to Stored music. The Music Library screen appears on the display: Music Library Genre: - All genres - Artist: All artists- Album: - All albums- Track: - All tracks- 16 albums / 221 tracks...
  • Page 30: Listening To The Radio

    ISTENING UDIO OURCES Listening to the radio Select FM radio or AM radio from the source list and press [OK]. Radio operating information appears on the display. FM Radio Station Preset number FM 103.3 Jump to preset Back Tune To tune to a radio station: •...
  • Page 31: Listening To A Music Cd

    English Español Français Listening to a music CD Select CD/DVD from the source list. Make sure there is a CD in the disc tray of the media center. CD source information appears on the display and tells you if the disc is an audio CD or an MP3 CD. For an audio CD: Audio CD indicator Track...
  • Page 32 ISTENING UDIO OURCES To select a specific track by number: 1. Press the navigation bar. The following appears on the display: Enter number Added digit Track Erase [Add] Done Sends selected number to the system Navigation bar Erases digits starting from the left 2.
  • Page 33: Listening To Audio From A Dvd

    English Español Français Listening to audio from a DVD Select CD/DVD from the source list. Make sure there is a DVD in the disc tray of the media center. DVD source information appears on the display. DVD indicator Chapter Current chapter number of 36 Back...
  • Page 34: Listening To A Local Source

    ISTENING UDIO OURCES Listening to a Local source A Local source is an audio device, such as a TV or a portable CD or MP3 player, that is connected to the Audio IN connectors on the Acoustimass Connecting a Local source •...
  • Page 35: Using Local Source Auto-Detect

    English Español Français Using Local source auto-detect When enabled, the Local source auto-detect feature senses when you turn on your Local source. Your system reacts by automatically turning on (if it was off) and selecting the Local source. One minute after the Local source stops playing, your system will automatically turn off (if it was previously off) or switch back to the previous source (if your system was already on when you turned on your Local...
  • Page 36: Listening To Other Sources (Tv, Vcr, Cbl-Sat, Aux)

    ISTENING UDIO OURCES Listening to other sources (TV, VCR, CBL-SAT, AUX) If you have other components, such as a TV, VCR, or cable/satellite box, connected to your LIFESTYLE home entertainment system, you may be able to control them with the PERSONAL ®...
  • Page 37: Multiple Speaker Systems

    Both are set at the factory for room code C. If room code C is already ® used by another Bose link product in your home, you need to change both items to another room code.
  • Page 38: Maintenance

    II are covered by a transferable limited warranty. See your product registration card for details. Please be sure to fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose. Failure to do so will not affect your limited warranty. Français...
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    • Try connecting an antenna extender to the media center. Refer to your LIFESTYLE installation guide. No sound • Make sure your powered speaker system is plugged in and that it has a Bose the media center. • Make sure the speaker cable plugs are pushed all the way into the Jewel Cube •...
  • Page 40: Customer Service

    • Make sure the external device is turned on. • Turn up the volume on the external device. Customer service For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose Customer Service. See the address and phone number ® list included with your LIFESTYLE powered speaker system.
  • Page 41: Technical Information

    English Español Français Technical information Powered Speaker System Dimensions ® Jewel Cube speaker: 4.4" H x 2.2" W x 3.2" D (11.2 cm x 5.6 cm x 8.1 cm) ® Acoustimass module: 13.0" H x 8.0" W x 21.7" D (33.2 cm x 20.7 cm x 55.2 cm) Weight Jewel Cube speaker: 1.0 lb (0.5 kg)
  • Page 42 ©2008 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM312936 Rev.00...

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