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The Bose ®Lifestyle ®5 Music System
Owner's Guide
October22,
2001
AM251774_03_V.pdf

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  • Page 1 The Bose ®Lifestyle ®5 Music System Owner's Guide October22, 2001 AM251774_03_V.pdf...
  • Page 2 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, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. These CAUTION marks may be located on the back panel and bottom of your Lifestyle ®...
  • Page 3 Please call Bose to be referred to an authorized wet basement, near a swimming pool, or any- where else that water or moisture are present.

  • Page 4: Antenna Grounding

    Antenna grounding 18. Use proper power sources - Plug the product into a proper power source, as described in the operating Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical instructions or as marked on the product. Code, ANSl/NFPA 70. 19, Avoid power lines - Use extreme care when installing an outside antenna system to keep from touching power lines or circuits, as contact with ..>-.

  • Page 5: For Your Records

    Cleaning the Lifestyle ®5 music system ..............Product Information Technical information ....................Accessories ......................... Index ..........................Bose ®Corporation ..................inside back cover For your records Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the music center and the bottom panel of the Acoustimass ®module.

  • Page 6: Before You Begin

    Before you begin Thank you for purchasing the Bose ®Lifestyle ®5 music system. This complete audio system offers superb sound, elegance, technology, and simplicity for music and home entertainment. Your system includes: • A Lifestyle ®music center with built-in AM/FM radio and compact disc (CD) player •...

  • Page 7: Parts List

    Lifestyle ®5 music system. If any part of the product appears damaged, do not attempt to use the system. Notify Bose®or your authorized Bose dealer immediately. Check to be sure your Lifestyle ®5 music system contains the parts identified in Figure 1.
  • Page 8 For additional stability, you can add rubber feet to your speakers. You may obtain rubber feet (part no. 178321), free of charge, from Bose®.Contact Bose Customer Service (see listings on the inside back cover).
  • Page 9 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).

  • Page 10: Connect The Speakers

    To lengthen the cable, use standard RCA extension cables or splice in 18-gauge or thicker cord (connecting + to + and - to -). To purchase cables, see your dealer, electronics store, or call Bose ®customer service. 1. Match the correct cable to the corresponding speaker location.

  • Page 11: Connecting Acoustimass To Lifestyle Music Center

    Connecting the Acoustimass _module to the Lifestyle ° music center Connect the Acoustimass module to the music center with the audio input cable (Figure 5). 1. Insert the three connectors at one end of the audio input cable into the jacks on the rear panel of the music center: •...
  • Page 12 Connecting the Acoustimass ° module power (mains) cord 1. On a dual voltage system, the voltage selector switch is preset at the factory to be correct for your area. Check to be sure it is set for the proper voltage (Figure 6). Use 115V for North America;...
  • Page 13 Connecting other components to the Lifestyle ° 5 music system Use standard audio cables to connect other components to your Lifestyle ®music system, matching the red connector to R (right) and white or black connector to L (left). For additional assistance with connecting other components, see your components manuals.

  • Page 14: Connect The Antennas

    Connect the antennas The rear panel of your Lifestyle ®music center provides connections for AM and FM antennas (Figure 9). Unwind each antenna's wires. Antennas provide better reception when their wires are not bundled. FM antenna AM antenna Figure jack terminals The antenna connections .......
  • Page 15 Set up the remote control Install the batteries 1. Slide open the battery compartment on the back of the remote (Figure 13). 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.

  • Page 16: The System Controls

    The music center display This music center display (Figure 14) provides information on the music center functions. Figure CD track and CD elapsed time AM/FM preset Source and AM/FM station The music center display number display indicators frequency display r,;r,r, VIDEO STEREO TAPE...

  • Page 17: The Music Center Controls

    Figure Themusic center controls cover latch ,.._ AM/FM SEEK/TUNE PRESET _" STORE ERASE The music center controls Use the special keys on the music center to manually tune the radio and set station presets. The CD cover latch opens the CD cover for loading and unloading a CD. SEEIfdTUNE <...

  • Page 18: 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 console to turn your music system on to the most recently heard AM or FM station. Note: If the system is on and the radio is already selected, this key switches between the AM and FM bands.

  • Page 19: Using The System

    For headphone listening, use the stereo mini headphones _ jack on the left side of the music 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 SPEAKERS A and FIXED OUTPUTs.

  • Page 20: Fine Tuning

    Up" on pages 6-7) for your system to provide excellent sound quality. Figure You do not need to adjust tone settings for changes in volume, since Bose ®patented signal Bass and treble controls processing technology provides a natural tonal balance over the full range of volume settings.

  • Page 21: Changing The House Code Settings

    Changing the house code settings Each Lifestyle ®remote control uses a system of matching house codes to communicate with its corresponding music center. If your remote's commands ever conflict with those of another nearby Lifestyle ®system, you can easily set a new house code for your system and its remote control(s) by following the procedures below.

  • Page 22: Adding Speakers

    Adding speakers Your Lifestyle ®5 music system provides high quality audio for a single listening area. However, your music center also provides connections (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.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem What to do System does not Make sure the power connector is plugged securely into the music center, the Acoustimass ® function at all module power cord is plugged securely into the module, the power pack and power cord are plugged into operating AC wall outlets, and the module power switch is on.

  • Page 24: Warranty Period

    CAUTION: If fiquids 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. October 22, 2001...

  • Page 25: Technical Information

    Vinyl veneer, Polymer Range: 65 feet (20 m) Accessories To find out about mounting brackets, stands, and additional remote controls, contact your Bose dealer. Or call Bose directly (see inside back cover for phone numbers). AM251174_03_V.pdf October 22, 2001...
  • Page 26 Acoustimass ®module 2-10, 13, 18, 21,23 placement 6, 12, 18 AM antenna 5, 12, 21,23 PLAY 14 AM/FM 4, 14, 16, 17, 21 port 7 ANTENNA power cord 5, 10, 13, 21 antenna 5, 12, 21,23 power pack 5, 10, 13, 21,23 PRESET 14-16 audio input cable 5, 7, 9, 21 AUTO OFF 14...
  • Page 27 AM251174_03_V.pdf October 22, 2 001...
  • Page 28 Weekdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bose K.K., Shibuya YT Building 28-3 Maruyama-cho Canada Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150 Bose Ltd., 1-35 East Beaver Creek Road TEL 3-5489-0955 FAX 3-5489-0592 Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1B3 Nederland 1-800-444-BOSE (1-800-444-2673) Phone hours - ET (eastern time): Bose B.V., Nijverheidstraat 8...
  • Page 29 8eer_ #re_t_ re_ar_® @2001 Bose Corporation The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 251174 AM Rev.03 JN20413...

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