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Region numbers are assigned to DVD players and discs according to where they are sold. Look for the region number marked on the carton or on the bottom of the media center.
For example, a region 1 DVD player should be marked like this:
Your system can play only DVD discs marked with the same region number.
The DVD player in your system ca play the following types of discs:
Video DVDs | ![]() |
Audio CDs | ![]() |
CD-Rs or CD-R/Ws | |
MP3 CDs |
After unpacking your new system, save all packing materials. The original packing materials provide the safest way to transport your system if necessary. If any part of your system is missing or appears damaged, contact your authorized Bose® dealer immediately, or contact Bose directly.
The instructions in this section tell you how to connect your system as shown in Figure 1. For alternate system connections, see the Reference section.
Note: You should not connect the video output of your Lifestyle® system to a VCR, since playing copy-protected DVDs may result in poor picture quality.
Figure 1 System connection diagram System connection diagram
The following accessories are included with your system.
Figure 2 Accessories included with your system
When you place your speakers according to the guidelines below, a combination of reflected and direct sound provides the audio atmosphere of a home theater. You may experiment with the placement and orientation of the speakers to produce the sound most pleasing to you.
Choose a stable and level surface for your speakers. Vibration can cause the speakers to move, particularly on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, or highly polished wood If you are placing the center speaker on top of the television, use the smaller of the two sets of rubber feet provided. You may obtain additional rubber feet (part number 178327) by contacting Bose® Customer Service.
Note: Do not place a cube speaker on its side, as this diminishes performance.
To best match sound and picture, the left and right front speakers should be placed at the edge of the TV picture (Figure 3).
Figure 3 Recommended speaker locations
The sound from the center speaker should appear to come directly from the center of the picture. The center speaker cable allows up to 20 feet (6.1 m) distance from the Acoustimase module.
Note: If you put the speakers in a bookcase unit, be sure to place them at the front edge of the shelf. Placing speakers in an enclosed space can change the tonal quality of the sound.
The rear surround speakers create an area of sound around the listener. Place them in the back half of your room. Direct the cubes slightly away from the listeners so that you cannot pinpoint the exact location of the sound source. The surround cables allow up to 50 feet (15.2 m) distance from the Acoustimass module.
Follow these guidelines to select a location for the Acoustimass module:
Note: To avoid interference with the TV picture, place the Acoustimass module at least 18 inches (45 cm) from the TV
BEST
For proper ventilation, place it on the long edge, with connectors facing the floor.
ALTERNATE
Place it on its largest side. This may allow you to slide it under a chair or sofa.
DO NOT
stand the module on the back end. This surface is slightly curved and the slightly curved and the module may tip over.
DO NOT
stand the module on the front grille. The weight of the module can damage the grille.
Figure 5 Right and wrong placements for the Acoustimass module
DO NOT cover the ventilation openings of the Acoustimass module, The slots on the end provide ventilation for the built-in electronic circuitry, and should not be blocked.
The magnetic field from the Acoustimass module is not an immediate risk to your video tapes, audio tapes, and other magnetic media. However, you should not store tapes directly on or near the Acoustimass module.
Select a location for the media center, keeping in mind the following guidelines:
Figure 6 Front features of media center
Note: Before you start making system connections, make sure that the media center, the Acoustimass module, and any additional equipment are not connected to AC power.
The five dual-cube speakers that come with your system will either have a two-wire cable connector (Figure 7)
Figure 7 A two-wire connection type speaker
or a plug-in cable connector (Figure 8).
Figure 8 A plug-in cable type speaker
Identify your type of speaker and then follow the corresponding instructions.
Note: To lengthen the speaker cables, use heavy-duty RCA extension cables, or splice in 18-gauge or thicker cord (connecting + to + and - to -). To purchase extension cables, see your dealer or electronics store, or call Bose Customer Service.
In a two-wire connection, the wire marked with a red collar is positive (+) and the plain one is negative. These wires match the positive (red) and negative (black) terminals on the back of each speaker.
Note: The surround speaker cables are joined together for your convenience, providing an easy-to-use cable for connecting the surround speakers. To run the cables in different directions from the Acoustimass module, simply pull apart the cables as needed.
Connect the Acoustimass module to the media center with the audio input cable (Figure 10).
Figure 10 Acoustimass connection to media center
Note: Be sure that each connector is fully inserted into each jack.
Note: Refer to "Setting up a second listening zone" for information on connecting a second zone.
Do not place strain on the audio input cable, especially on the connection to the Acoustimass module. Placing excessive strain on the cable may cause damage to the cable connection at the Acoustimass module. When disconnecting the cable from the Acoustimass module, be sure to press the tab on the connector.
The rear panel of the media center provides connections for AM and FM antennas (Figure 11). Be sure to unwind the wires of each antenna to ensure the best reception.
Figure 11 Connections for the AM and FM antennas
Note: Outdoor antennas may be used. To install an outdoor antenna, consult a qualified installer. Follow all safety instructions supplied with the antenna.
Plug the connector on the FM dipole antenna lead into the FM antenna jack. Spread out the antenna arms. Change the orientation of the antenna arms to get optimum FM reception. Place the antenna as far from the media center and other external equipment as possible.
Note: To mount the AM antenna on a wall, follow the instructions enclosed with the antenna.
Some cable TV providers make FM radio signals available through the cable service to your home, This connection is made to the external FM jack on the back panel of the media center. To connect to this service, contact your cable TV provider for assistance.
Note: Make sure that the cable radio installation includes a signal splitter so that only the FM radio band, not the cable TV band, is received by the media center. If necessary, contact a qualified installer.
The media center provides audio and video connections for your TV. See Figure 12.
Figure 12 Media center-to-TV video and audio connections
Using the supplied stereo audio cable, connect the left (L) and right (R) audio outputs on the rear panel of your TV to the L and R TV audio inputs on the rear panel of the media center.
Using the supplied video cable (with yellow connectors), connect the COMPOSITE video output on the rear panel of the media center to the VIDEO INPUT on the rear panel of your TV.
Note: If you prefer to use S-video or component video connections, see the following information on alternate video connections.
Before using either of these alternate video connections, you will need to change the video output setting in your system. See your operating guide for instructions.
S-VIDEO
The S-VIDEO OUTPUT provides a higher quality picture on your "TV than the COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT. This jack is provided on many TVs. To make this connection you will need to use the S-video cable which is included with your system.
Component video
Some newer televisions are equipped with component video input jacks. Component video consists of three separate video signals (Y, Pb, and Pr) which deliver a very high quality picture to your TV.
To make component video connections, you will need video-grade cables for the Y, Pb, and Pr jacks and the Bose® component video adapter (Figure 13).
Figure 13 Component video adapter connections
This adapter plugs into the S-VIDEO and COMPOSITE outputs. Your system will send the correct signals to these jacks when you change the video output setting to YPbPr. See your Lifestyle® 28/35 Operating Guide for instructions on how to change system settings.
Note: Component video jacks are often color-coded and it is essential that you match the color-coded connections with the cables.
Note: If your VCR did not come with the stereo audio and video cables required to connect it to your Lifestyle® system, contact your local electronics store or authorized Bose dealer:
Note: The type of video connection used with your TV must match the type of connection used with your VCR If you connected your TV to the COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT connect your VCR output to the COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT If you connected your TV to the S-VIDEO OUTPUT, connect your VCR to the S-V/DEO INPUT If your VCR does not have an S-V/DEO output, you may be able to connect your VCR composite video output directly to your TV.
The rear panel of the media center provides audio and video connections for your VCR.
Note: If your cable/satellite box did not come with the stereo audio and video cables required to connect it to your Lifestyle® system, contact your local electronics store or authorized Bose dealer.
Note: The type of video connection used with your TV and VCR must match the type of connection used with your cable/satellite box. If you connected your TV to the COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT connect your cable/satellite box output to the COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT. If you connected your TV to the S- VIDEO OUTPUT, connect your cable/satellite box to the S-VIDEO INPUT.
The rear panel of the media center provides audio and video connections for your cable/satellite box.
The TV on/off detector senses whether your TV is on or off and enables the media center to automatically switch your TV on and off as needed. If this device is not installed, you will need to turn your TV on and off using the remote control that came with your TV.
Note: This device will work correctly only after your system is programmed to operate your brand of TV. See "Programming your remote control to control your TV" in your operating guide.
Note: If you have a projection TV, mount this device on the lower back portion of the enclosure opposite the connector panel.
Note: This device will not work with LCD and plasma TVs.
Slide the battery compartment cover off of the back of the remote. Find the polarity markings (+ and —) inside the compartment and install the four batteries accordingly. Slide the cover back on the remote and snap it closed.
Replace the batteries when the remote control stops operating or its range seems reduced. Alkaline batteries are recommended.
Note: Do not change the settings of the factory-preset miniature switches. See your Operating Guide for information on how to prevent conflicts with other Lifestyle® music systems.
Figure 19 Remote control battery installation
When you listen to TV sound through your Lifestyle® system, the speakers in your TV should not be on. Use the on-screen menus in your TV to select "INTERNAL SPEAKERS: OFF" (the exact on-screen message may be different for different TVs). You can also lower the volume of your TV to its lowest setting. Refer to your TV owner's guide for detailed instructions.
Before you reach for your operating guide, Bose® recommends that you take the time to play the Lifestyle® Home Entertainment System Setup DVD. The setup DVD provides an audiovisual guide for checking your system connections.
To get started:
The following describes alternate ways to connect your VCR and TV to your Lifestyle® home entertainment system.
Connect the VCR audio outputs to the TV inputs of the media center as in Figure 1, but do not connect the TV audio outputs.
In this configuration, your VCR audio is played through your system, but the TV audio is played directly from the TV. You must have the VCR turned on to hear any surround sound effects.
Figure 19 Diagram of a typical system
Connect the VCR audio outputs to the audio inputs of the TV. Connect the TV audio outputs to the TV inputs on the media center.
In this configuration, the VCR can be off, but the Lifestyle® system TV source must always be selected.
Figure 20 Diagram of a typical system
Your Lifestyle® home entertainment system can direct sound from one or two sound sources (such as CD, AM/FM tuner, TAPE, or AUX) to two different listening zones at the same time.
Each listening area, whether a room or a group of rooms (including outdoor areas), is called a zone. Your primary listening area is set up as zone 1.
See your dealer or contact Bose for information on obtaining additional powered speakers, remote controls, cables, and adapters for connecting additional equipment.
Note: For zone 2, use only cables that have a mini-DIN connector marked 'FIX". Cables marked "VAR ' should not be used.
Other equipment can be connected to your system using standard RCA audio cables. Be sure to match the red connector to the R (right) channel and the white (or black) connector to the L (left) channel. A Y adapter can be used to connect mono sources. The appropriate cables are available at most electronic stores.
The rear panel of the media center provides input (TAPE) and output (RECORD) connections for a cassette tape deck.
Figure 22 Record/playback connections
Other playback components such as an audio CD changer can be connected to the AUX inputs on the rear panel of the media center.
Figure 23 AUX input connections
If your TV, VCR, tape deck, or AUX component has electrical digital audio connections, you may connect them to the media center using the corresponding DIGITAL connector. You will need a 750 cable with RCA connectors (such as a video cable).
If your TV, VCR, tape deck, or AUX component has an optical digital audio connection, you may connect it to the media center using the OPTICAL INPUT/OUTPUT connectors. You will need an optical digital cable to make this connection.
Note: Before you can listen to a source through the OPTICAL input, you need to assign the OPTICAL connection to TV, VCR, TAPE or AUX. See your operating guide for instructions on using the system settings menus.
Media center power pack rating: USA/Canada: 120V, 60 Hz, 66W
Speaker system power rating: USA/Canada: 120\/, 50/60 Hz, 350W
Media center inputs:
Media center outputs:
Remote control range: 65 ft (20 m)
Dimensions/Weights:
Media Center: | 15.8" W x 11.0" D x 3.5" H (40.1 cm x 27.9 cm x 8.9 cm) | 8.2 1b (3.7 kg) |
Cube speakers: (2-wjre conn.) | 3.1" W x 4.0" D x 6.2" H (7.8 cm x 10.2 cm x 15.7 cm) | 2.4 1b (1.1 kg) |
Cube speakers: (plug-in conn.) | 2.2" W x 3.2" D x 4.4" H (5.6 cm x 8.1 cm x 11.2 cm) | 1.0 1b (0.5 kg) |
Acoustimass® module: | 8.0" W x 24.5" D x 16.0" H (20.3 cm x 62.2 cm x 40.6 cm) | 35.9 Eb (16,3 kg) |
Finish:
Media center: Aluminum
Cube speakers: Polymer painted
Acoustimass module: Vinyl veneer, Poiymer
Note: Unauthorized modification of the reciewer or radio remote control could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This product complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.
Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (of USA) that provides guidelines for proper grounding. In particular, it specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as is practical.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or moisture.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
These CAUTION marks may be located on the back and bottom panels of your Lifestyle® media center and on the bottom panel of your Acoustimass® module:
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, as marked on the system, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this owner's guide.
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, insert fully.
Class 1 laser product
The DVD player contained within the media center is classified as a Class 1 Laser Product according to EN 60825-1: 1 994 + Al 1. The Class 1 Laser Product label is located on the bottom of the media center.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The compact disc player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
Class B emissions limits
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information sheet enclosed in the shipping carton.
Please read this owner's guide
Please take the time to follow this owner's guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your system properly, and enjoy all of its advanced features. Save your owner's guide for future reference.
For your records
For your records Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the media center and the bottom panel of the Acoustimass module. Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the media center and the bottom panel of the Acoustimass module.
USA
1-800-367- 4008
Phone hours— ET (Eastem Time):
Weekdays 8:30 a.rn. to 8 p.m.
Saturdays to 3 p.m.
Canada
1-800-465-2673
Phone hours— ET (Eastem Time):
Weekdays 9 a.rn. to 5 p.m..
United Kingdom
TEL 0870-741-4500
FAX 0870-741-4545
World Wide Web
www.bose.com
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