Bose Lifestyle 12 System
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1. Acoustimass module e Acoustimass module IR ee Wire cover e 5 cube speaker arrays Ze e AC power mains cord iB A EA a e Sy D Esc SE Vi DN e Audio input cable speaker arrays on e 5 speaker cables 2 surround and 3 front wie ER e 4 self adhesive rubber feet S eA ZY for the Acousti dule AC power cord SN S for the Acoustimass module Surround speaker cables Antenna base e Stereo cable orange connectors AA batteries AM loop antenna e Lifestyle system CD e e Test CD Rubber S Front speaker cables feet blue connectors Remote control e Lifestyle system CD Test CD Power cord and pack shown above are USA Canada versions Dual voltage systems include 1 power cord 1 adapter and 2 power packs The power cords and packs for Europe UK Singapore and Australia are shown below UK Singapore Australia AM191409_01_V pdf December 20 2001 Select the locations for your Lifestyle 12 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 cubes to produce the sound most pleasing to you For the best surround effect adjust the speakers so you cannot pinpoint where the sound comes from It is preferable not to aim the cube2. SEEK TUNE lt gt 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 SEEK TUNE lt gt Lowers or raises the frequency setting of the radio stations PRESET STORE ERASE Adds or removes radio station presets The Lifestyle remote control Figure 20 The remote control OOO YOO STOP OnE DO SURROUND STEREOsCENTER IR H skip TRACK PRESET SEEK OSE SURROUND VOLUME SPEAKER MODE I w m FOS E PLAY PAUSE STEREO A AM191409_01_V pdf For most types of home construction your advanced radio frequency remote control works from anywhere in your home Its radio wave signals pass through walls and floors to reach the music center To operate simply press the desired key You don t need to aim the remote at the music center Note Some types of buildings create dead spots where the remote will not operate Simply move the remote a foot or two and try again You can also move the music center a few feet to a location with better remote response Special keys on the remote control select the speaker mode 2 3 or 5 speakers and adjust the surround rear volume and the center speaker volume SPEAKER MODE Selects SURROUND 5 speaker STEREO CENTER 3 speaker or S
3. placement 6 7 16 23 PLAY 17 port 8 power cord 5 11 17 26 power pack 5 11 17 26 29 PRESET 19 preset radio station 18 19 21 R radio 4 18 19 21 27 radio channel spacing 17 RCA extension cables 9 red collar 9 remote control 3 5 14 17 19 22 24 29 room compensation controls 23 S safety Information 2 serial numbers 5 signal splitter 16 speaker cable 5 9 27 SURROUND 4 14 19 20 26 surround 4 7 9 10 12 19 20 26 surround rear speakers 7 surround cables 9 surround speakers 4 7 9 20 26 switches 17 18 21 24 25 T TAPE jack 14 15 18 19 22 29 tape 4 tape deck 4 15 18 22 terminals 9 TREBLE control 23 troubleshooting 26 tuning 6 21 23 turntable 15 TV 4 6 8 12 14 16 26 27 U unpack 3 5 v VCR 8 12 14 26 27 ventilation 8 VIDEO SOUND jack 13 14 17 19 22 29 Videostage 4 voltage 2 5 11 29 VOLUME 18 volume 13 18 19 20 22 23 25 26 W warranty 27 wire cover 5 16 AM191409_01_V pdf USA Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham MA 01701 9168 1 800 288 BOSE 1 800 288 2673 Phone hours ET eastern time Weekdays 9 a m to 8 p m Saturdays 9 a m to 3 p m Canada Bose Ltd 8 35 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill Ontario L4B 1B3 1 800 444 BOSE 1 800 444 2673 Phone hours ET eastern time Weekdays 9 a m to 5 p m European Office Bose B V Nijverheidstraat 8 1135 GE Edam Nederland TEL 0299 390190 FAX 0299 3
4. 2 Insert the single right angle multi pin connector on the other end of the audio input cable into the AUDIO INPUT jack on the Acoustimass module Align the connector at the angle shown in Figure 6 Extend the audio input cable as much as possible since it includes an antenna for the remote control Co Figure 6 NA Right front MA Center NA Leftfront Music center and speaker speaker speaker speaker connections e Pc nu Right angle connector into AUDIO INPUT 10 rl Au mmm Be Km Be eg surround Gel Left speaker EE doudeg speaker eg _ AC power Audio jack input bl eer Black connector Red and white connectors into into SYSTEM See matching FIXED OUTPUTs CONTROL 1 LALO mo VEO SOUND NW es CONTROL Sr Ae 002o OOO 6 G5 e p KL OUTPUT 4 CC GC O T SE e el qo seca aa iy curr Spe nr Ho Crom OH S Ee Jac December 20 2001 AM191409_01_V pdf Figure 7 Dual voltage Acoustimass module voltage selector switch settings Figure 8 The AC power pack model PS71 shown AM191409_01_V pdf d Connecting the Acoustimass module power mains cord 1 Ona 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 7 Use 115V for North America 230V for Europe and Australia In Europe use th
5. 7 and 8 are not for current system use Figure 23 Speaker code switch settings Set to SPEAKERS A Set to SPEAKERS B AM191409_01_V pdf December 20 2001 25 Troubleshooting Problem System does not function at all No sound No sound from center speaker Too much sound from center speaker No sound from surround speakers Surround speakers are too loud Remote control is inconsistent or does not work Unit turns on and off by itself or acts erratically 26 What to do Make sure the power connector is plugged securely into the music center the Acoustimass module power cord is plugged securely into the module and the power pack and power cord are plugged into operating AC wall outlets e Be sure to select a source CD AM FM etc Unplug the music center power pack for a minute then reconnect it This allows the unit to reset itself after a power surge or power interruption Make sure the audio input cable is connected to the music center FIXED outputs the black connector is fully seated in the music center SYSTEM CONTROL 1 jack and the multi pin connector is firmly seated in the Acoustimass module jack Turn the music center off for ten seconds then on again to reestablish communication between the music center and the speakers Check the connections for any external components Make sure to select the correct source for the desired
6. See Changing the house code settings on page 24 for information on how to prevent conflicts with other Lifestyle music systems S 60 gt PO 3 AA batteries Miniature switches Set radio channel spacing for dual voltage and 120V systems Dual voltage music centers which include both 120V and 230V power packs and 120V music centers can be set for two types of AM and FM channel spacing e Channel spacing for North America is 10 kHz for AM and 200 kHz for FM e Channel spacing for Europe is 9 kHz for AM and 50 kHz for FM Your dual voltage or 120V music center is factory preset for North American spacing Select the channel spacing most appropriate for your area To change AM and FM channel spacing 1 Press OFF to turn off the music system 2 Press and release the ERASE key under the CD cover See Figure 19 on page 19 The display indicates US for North American spacing and EU for European spacing Turn on the music center AM191409_01_V pdf Plug the Acoustimass module power cord into an AC mains outlet Then plug in the music center power pack Note Your speakers will not operate unless you complete all cable and power connections before turning on the music center Note f your system will be unattended for a few days you may want to unplug your music center to prevent a neighbor s Lifestyle remote control or your pets from accidentally turning it on In addition see Changing the house code s
7. cm x 35 5 cm Weights Music center 4 0 Ib 1 7 kg Cube speakers 2 0 Ib 1 0 kg Acoustimass module 33 Ib 15 0 kg Total shipping weight 61 Ib 27 7 kg Finish Music center Simulated aluminum Polymer Cube speakers Polymer painted Acoustimass module Vinyl veneer Polymer 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 December 20 2001 29 30 A Acoustimass module 2 11 17 23 28 29 AM antenna 5 16 26 29 AM FM 4 18 22 26 ANTENNA 16 antenna 5 13 16 26 27 29 audio input cable 5 8 10 26 AUTO OFF 18 20 AUX 14 18 19 22 29 auxiliary 4 B BASS control 23 batteries 5 17 26 28 c cable 5 13 26 27 cable box 13 cable radio signal 16 cable TV 12 CD 4 8 12 18 19 21 22 24 26 28 CD player cover 8 CDI player 12 20 center speaker 7 26 compact disc 17 connections 9 11 14 16 25 27 controls 2 8 13 18 19 23 24 29 cube speakers 6 29 customer service 6 9 27 D display 12 14 18 20 22 24 27 DVD 12 15 20 22 27 E enhanced bass 20 23 external antenna 16 F FM 75Q EXTERNAL antenna connector 16 FM antenna 5 16 29 front speakers 4 6 8 26 H headphones 22 26 house codes 17 24 25 26 L laserdisc 12 14 26 M moisture 2 movie soundtracks 20 23 music center 2 5 8 19 21 22 24 29 MUTE 17 December 20 2001 P
8. component on or off December 20 2001 15 Connect the antennas Figure 13 The antenna connections Figure 14 The FM dipole antenna Figure 15 The AM loop antenna A The rear panel of your Lifestyle music center provides connections for AM and FM antennas Figure 13 Unwind each antenna s wires Antennas provide better reception when their wires are not bundled FM antenna AM antenna jack terminals SPEAKERS FIXED WI Ae OOO O00 CQO 0000 FM antenna connections 1 Plug the antenna connector into the FM ANTENNA jack on the back of the Lifestyle music center 2 Spread out the antenna arms Experiment with both the placement and the angle of this antenna to provide optimum FM reception AM antenna connections Note To install the AM antenna on a wall follow the instructions enclosed with the antenna 1 Loosen the AM ANTENNA screw terminals on the back of the Lifestyle music center 2 Slide the wire connectors around the screw terminals Tighten the screws over the con nectors 3 Stand the loop antenna on the base following the instructions enclosed with the antenna 4 Move the loop part of the antenna at least 20 inches 50 cm from the music center Experiment with the orientation of the loop for optimum AM reception Note Outdoor antennas may be used with the music center antenna connections To install an outdoor antenna consult a qualified installer Follow all safety
9. indicator lights The system turns on in STEREO mode Select another speaker mode if desired If a CD has been loaded it begins to play If no CD is loaded the No Disc O indicator lights Using the CD player The following operations apply to keys on both the remote control and the music center except where noted e To play a stopped or paused CD press Il PLAY PAUSE e To pause a CD press I e To stop a CD hold the II key on the music center for two seconds press the W STOP key on the remote or open the CD cover e To skip tracks press SKIP gt forward to go to the next track or SKIP 4 reverse to go to the beginning of the current or previous track e To move through a track on the remote control press SEEK gt forward to move forward or SEEK reverse to move back on the music center press and hold SKIP gt or SKIP Wa e To play tracks in random order using the music center controls only press the SKIP p and Wa keys simultaneously To continue playing the tracks in their regular order press these keys again Using the system with an external component 22 d Follow the instructions for connecting a component before proceeding To begin make sure the component is turned on and a tape CD DVD laserdisc etc is loaded Note The Lifestyle 12 system cannot turn a connected component on or off Turning the system on and selecting the component Press the TAPE AUX or VIDEO key on eit
10. input Check the speaker connections Be sure the CD is placed correctly label side up in the music center and the cover is closed Increase the volume Check to see if MUTE is lit in the display Press the MUTE button on the remote to unmute the sound Disconnect any headphones Connect the FM and AM antennas Make sure that the center cube cable is connected at both ends Select STEREO CENTER 3 speaker or SURROUND 5 speaker mode In STEREO CENTER mode press SURROUND to decrease center speaker volume Press and hold the STEREO CENTER 3 speaker mode key for 10 seconds to restore the factory preset center volume setting Select SURROUND 5 speaker mode Press SURROUND Make sure the video sound source is stereo and surround encoded and the component used TV VCR DVD or laserdisc player is stereo In SURROUND mode press SURROUND Make sure that the left and right front speakers are connected to the front speaker jacks and the left and right surround speakers are connected to the surround speaker jacks Press and hold the SURROUND 5 speaker mode key for 10 seconds to restore the factory preset surround volume setting Check batteries and their polarity and Operate the remote control closer to the music center Make sure the remote control house code matches the music center code Follow steps 4 7 on page 24 to match the house code settings Change the house code setting to prevent signals from con
11. mode whether the program is sur round encoded stereo or monaural You will not hear sound from all 5 speakers all of the time Even with surround encoded material there are times when no sounds are directed to the surround speakers For most video material mono stereo or surround listening in 3 or 5 speaker mode helps anchor the dialogue to the picture while providing a fuller sound See additional discussion about selecting program material on page 4 The system s Videostage decoding technology directs the sound from surround encoded program material to the appropriate speakers to create the home theater effects Monaural program material is directed to the front speakers primarily the center For stereo material sounds encoded as left are directed to the left front right to the right front and both left and right directed primarily to the center Some sounds which are not specifically left or right may also be directed to the surround speakers Decide if the particular material sounds better to you in 3 or 5 speaker mode Adjusting the volume e Use the VOLUME A up or W down keys to raise or lower the volume e For SURROUND mode use the SURROUND or keys to raise or lower the sound level directed to the surround speakers e For STEREO CENTER mode use the SURROUND or keys to raise or lower the sound level directed to the center speaker Turning the system off e Press the OFF key on the remote or the console e To
12. 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 Batteries Please dispose of used batteries properly following any local regulations Do not incinerate Additional safety information See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information page enclosed with this owner s guide 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 December 20 2001 AM191409_01_V pdf 1 Read these instructions for all components before using this product 2 Keep these instructions for future reference 3 Heed all warnings on the product and in the owner s guide 4 Follow all instructions 5 Donotuse this apparatus near water or moisture Do not use this product near a bathtub washbowIl kitchen sink laundry tub ina wet basement near a swimming pool or any where else that water or moisture are present 6 Clean only with a dry cloth and as directed by Bose Corporation Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning 7 Donotblock any ventilation openings Install in accordance with
13. source Your TV is the display for the video picture signal Therefore the video signal must be connected directly to the TV The video signal should not be connected to the Lifestyle 12 system Note For assistance with video connections see your video components manuals Note There is no video signal input usually a yellow coded jack on the music center The VIDEO SOUND INPUT jacks are for audio from a video source December 20 2001 AM191409_01_V pdf AM191409_01_V pdf Other connections Tape deck To use an external tape recorder analog audio cassette analog open reel digital audio tape Digital Compact Cassette or MiniDisc connect the inputs REC from the tape deck to the music center TAPE REC jacks Connect the outputs PLAY from the tape deck to the music center TAPE PLAY INPUT jacks matching the red plug to R right and black or white plug to L left CD changer DVD player or laserdisc player To use one of these components connect its audio outputs to the music center AUX INPUT jacks matching the red plug to R right and black or white plug to L left Turntable To connect a turntable you need a phono preamplifier with RIAA equalization Consult your dealer for the appropriate model Connect the audio outputs of the phono preamplifier to the music center AUX INPUT jacks matching the red plug to R right and black or white plug to L left A Note The Lifestyle 12 system cannot turn a connected
14. the manufacturer s instructions To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating put the product in a position and location that will not interfere with its proper ventilation For example do not place the product on a bed sofa or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings Do not put it in a built in system such as a bookcase or a cabinet that may keep air from flowing through its ventilation openings 8 Do notinstall near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that pro duce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polar ized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wider blade or third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit in your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs conve nience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories speci fied by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to Jas avoid injury from tip over
15. turn off your music system automatically after 15 minutes press the AUTO OFF key on the remote Each additional press of AUTO OFF increases the time until shutoff by 15 minutes up to 75 minutes The display indicates AUTO OFF is set and flashes the amount of time set Listening to video sound 20 Turning the video components on Turn on the TV VCR laserdisc DVD or CDI player or other video source If you are viewing video from a VCR laserdisc DVD or CDI player load a tape or disc Turning the system on and choosing video sound Press the VIDEO key on the remote or the console to turn your music system on to play video sound The system turns on in SURROUND mode If your video component is connected to the music center AUX or TAPE jacks press AUX or TAPE to select the source The system turns on in STEREO mode Select SURROUND or STEREO CENTER mode if desired Using enhanced bass for movie soundtracks Pressing VIDEO turns the system on in enhanced bass mode a bass level specially designed for proper playback of movie soundtracks Press VIDEO again to alternate between enhanced bass for movies and standard bass for other listening Pressing AUX or TAPE turns the system on in standard bass mode Press AUX or TAPE again to alternate between standard bass for other listening and enhanced bass for movies Note You may not hear a difference between enhanced and standard bass when listening to movie sounatracks that do not have
16. views in Figure 4 Preferred position Once you have selected a position for the module place the four self adhesive rubber feet near the corners of the bottom surface The rubber feet provide increased stability and protection from scratches Aim the port the round opening into the room or along the wall to avoid blocking the port or creating too much bass For best bass performance do not place the port at equal distances from any two walls or from a wall and the ceiling CAUTION 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 Music center Select a location for the music center 1 2 Allow enough room to open the CD player cover Place the music center close enough to the sound sources TV VCR etc to allow for cable length If you need additional audio and or video cables to connect all of your components see your dealer or call Bose Place the music center within 30 feet 9 1 m of the Acoustimass module the length of the audio input cable December 20 2001 AM191409_01_V pdf Connect the speakers and Lifestyle music center A Figure 5 Speaker cable connections to the cube speaker array Once you have selected locations for your music system connect the speakers CAUTION Make sure all components are unplugged from the power outlet before yo
17. 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time to prevent damage to this product AM191409_01_V pdf 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service person nel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 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 16 Do not let objects or liquids enter the product as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock 17 See product enclosure for safety related markings Information about products that generate electrical noise If applicable this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not
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19. Note Your Lifestyle 12 system includes one 6 foot 1 8 m stereo cable to connect the right R and left L audio outputs from a component to the music center inputs Cables may also be supplied with your components 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 There are three basic methods for setting up your home theater It is easiest to use a stereo TV as the switching center to select the sound source The next easiest option is to use a stereo VCR as the switching center The third option is to connect components directly to the Lifestyle 12 music center and select the source from the Lifestyle 12 remote or control panel Laserdisc ifestyle music center WI ae e Ce Gi Cable TV VCR TV December 20 2001 AM191409_01_V pdf Figure 11 Connecting components through your VCR AM191409_01_V pdf 1 To direct your video sound sources through your TV 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 e Connect your home theater components VCR cable box laserdisc player etc to the appropriate TV inputs See Figure 10 e Connect the fixed audio outputs to the VIDEO SOUND INPUTs of the music center e Turn the TV speakers off o
20. TEREO 2 speaker mode gek e When you press VIDEO the system automatically selects SURROUND mode e For other sound sources AM FM CD AUX TAPE the system selects STEREO mode e Each time you change to another sound source the system selects the factory set speaker mode for that source SURROUND for VIDEO STEREO for all others e While the system is playing you can change to any other speaker mode SURROUND STEREO CENTER STEREO SURROUND In SURROUND mode raises or lowers the volume of the surround speakers CH In STEREO CENTER mode raises or lowers the volume of the center speaker e Each time you select SURROUND mode the surround and center speaker volumes return to the last settings used Each time you select STEREO CENTER mode the center speaker volume returns to the last setting used e To return to the factory set SURROUND or STEREO CENTER volume hold the SURROUND or STEREO CENTER key for 10 seconds e While in STEREO 2 speaker mode pressing SURROUND selects SURROUND 5 speaker mode December 20 2001 19 Listening to your Lifestyle 12 system Your Lifestyle 12 system offers the option of listening in 2 3 or 5 speaker mode The system turns on in SURROUND 5 speaker mode when VIDEO is selected and in STEREO 2 speaker mode for AM FM CD TAPE or AUX You can change to the speaker mode that sounds best to you for each particular program You can listen to any program material in SURROUND
21. a dd 7 e The Bose Lifestyle 12 System Owner s Guide December 20 2001 AM191409 DI V pdf A WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the system to rain or moisture CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 are located on the back panel and bottom of your Lifestyle music center and the bottom panel of your Acoustimass module i 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 A CAUTION Jo prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot insert fully Class 1 laser product This compact disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product The vu tasen rouer CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the bottom of the unit LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT A CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
22. a tape deck or component connected to the TAPE inputs and turns the system on in STEREO speaker mode AM FM TAPE AUX VIDEO Hiel leie E STOP Stops the CD player STOP PLAY PAUSE TRACK PRESET CD D 4D Ga KI PLAY PAUSE Begins or pauses play of the CD When held down for two H seconds stops play of a CD GE cD Di Lag SKIP gt gt I 4a gt gt SKIP Selects the previous or next CD track or the previous or next lt lt SE RE _TPACK PRESET preset radio station EE cD ri Ka SKIP mm 4 gt gt SKIP Press and hold to scan a CD When these two keys on the music PLAY PAUSE TRACK PRESET P CD 4D 4D D center are pressed simultaneously plays CD tracks in random order a SC vg SKIP vm lt lt gt gt SEEK Searches backward or forward through a CD Seeks the lt lt EE gt previous or next strong AM or FM station VOLUME 4 V Raises or lowers the system volume R a VOLUME VOLUME yy AUTO OFF Sets a 15 minute delay before the system shuts off Each addi God tional key press increases the time until shutoff by 15 minutes up to 75 minutes MUTE Silences the speakers Also restores volume to muted speakers OFF Turns the system off Q amp ere 18 December 20 2001 AM191409_01_V pdf Figure 19 The music center controls CD cover latch AM FM TAPE AUX VIDEO ca C amp D CH CH PLAY PAUSE TRACK PRESET VOLUME Se OFF ca C OC CH S cD Wa SKIP gt gt I PRESET
23. adio and compact disc CD player e Inputs for a video sound source an auxiliary source and a tape deck e Powered Acoustimass speakers with a hide away Acoustimass module e An easy to use remote control Bose Videostage decoder technology enables the Lifestyle 12 system to reproduce the realism of movie sound especially for a home environment When a movie soundtrack or CD is produced in a surround sound format specially encoded sound is sent to any or all of the available speakers Dialogue is usually sent to the front speakers Sounds from the left or right side of the picture are sent to left or right front speakers Ambient sounds or special effects may be sent to the surround rear speakers Bose Videostage circuitry automatically directs the sound to the correct speakers To select surround encoded material look for any of the terms Surround Dolby Surround and the double D symbol J pots surrounp on tapes and discs and the word surround preceding a TV broadcast When sound is recorded in stereo but not surround encoded Videostage decoder technol ogy directs it to the most appropriate speakers based on the signals received When viewing older movies or listening to other monaural programs on your Lifestyle 12 system Videostage circuitry directs sound so it appears to come from the center of the TV screen You can listen to any program material in SURROUND 5 speaker mode whether the program is surround encoded s
24. and R VIDEO SOUND inputs as shown in Figure 11 If you prefer to connect the audio outputs from your TV to the music center be sure to use the L and R audio outputs from the VCR to the TV instead of using coaxial cable If the audio signal passes through two coaxial cable connections like the connection from a cable TV box in some cases the stereo or surround encoding may be lost December 20 2001 13 Figure 12 Connecting components to the Lifestyle 12 system inputs 14 Laserdisc Lifestyle music center Cable TV VCR Video out to TV TV 3 To connect components directly to the Lifestyle 12 system If you cannot or do not choose to use your TV or VCR to select the sound sources connect up to three sound sources directly to the Lifestyle 12 system For example connect a VCR into TAPE PLAY IN a laserdisc to AUX IN and a TV s fixed audio outputs to VIDEO SOUND IN on the music center See Figure 12 By pressing one of these keys TAPE AUX or VIDEO on the music center control panel or remote control you choose which sound source to hear Select between TAPE AUX or VIDEO for the most pleasing sound quality for each particular program Note Selecting VIDEO on your Lifestyle 12 system automatically selects SURROUND 5 speaker mode and selecting AUX or TAPE automatically selects STEREO 2 speaker mode If you wish you can change the speaker mode after you select the source About the video
25. arranty are provided on the warranty card that came with your system Please fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose For additional help in solving problems contact Bose customer service See the inside back cover for Bose customer service offices and phone numbers December 20 2001 27 Cleaning the Lifestyle 12 system 28 The only maintenance needed is cleaning the system and replacing batteries for the remote control For information on replacing the remote control batteries see Install the batteries on page 17 Cleaning the music center Use only a soft cloth to clean the outside of the Lifestyle music center Do not use any solvents chemicals or cleaning solutions containing alcohol ammonia or abrasives Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings Do not use any sprays near the system Cleaning the CD player lens Clean the CD player lens carefully and only if necessary If the lens is dusty blow the dust away using a cold blower or camera lens brush To remove fingerprints from the lens wipe it gently with a lens tissue moistened with lens cleaning solution Make sure no solution enters the unit it may cause damage Note Do not apply excessive pressure on the lens which could be damaged Cleaning the speakers and Acoustimass module Clean the surface of your speakers with a soft damp cloth Do not use any sprays near the system Do not use any solvents chemicals or cleani
26. ce Bose patented signal processing technology provides a natural tonal balance over the full range of volume settings Bass and treble controls If desired you can further fine tune your system as described here Adjusting speaker controls The Lifestyle 12 system TREBLE and BASS controls are located on the Acoustimass module Figure 21 They allow you to adjust the treble high frequencies and bass low frequencies In the normal setting the dots on each control are in the 12 o clock position You can also locate the normal setting by feeling when the control settles into the notch at this position Turn the controls clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease the amount of treble or bass Compensating for room acoustics The acoustics Sound qualities of your room can affect the overall sound quality of any speaker system In general you can reduce many problems with acoustics by the cautious use of the TREBLE and BASS controls Too much or too little treble Rooms with too few sound absorbing furnishings especially those with bare floors and walls may sound overly shrill or bright Turning down the treble control toward decreases treble sound Rooms with a lot of sound absorbing furnishings such as upholstered furniture wall to wall carpet or heavy drapes may reduce the treble sound of your system Moving speakers further away from soft furnishings increases treble You can
27. ches for setting house codes and speakers 24 1 2 Open the remote control battery cover Locate the miniature switches Figure 22 Change the position of switch 2 3 or 4 by moving it in the opposite direction from its current setting Note Do not change any other switches at this time 3 Press the OFF key on the console N On f Replace the battery cover on the remote control Open the CD cover Press the STORE key The display will begin to flash Within two seconds while the display is flashing press any key on the remote control The display stops flashing and momentarily shows to confirm recognition of the house code The system will remain off If you have additional remote controls open the battery cover of each one and change the switches to match those of the first remote control It is not necessary to repeat steps 4 7 December 20 2001 AM191409_01_V pdf Adding speakers Your Lifestyle 12 system provides high quality audio for a single listening area However your 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 Keep the following considerations in mind if you choose to connect se
28. condary speakers Using speakers connected to the B outputs e You must use a second remote control set to B see instructions below to turn on the B speakers e Adjusting volume with this second remote adjusts volume for only the B speakers e Using the mute key on the second remote mutes or unmutes the second room speak ers Using speakers connected to the A outputs e The music center controls operate speakers connected to FIXED and A outputs e Adjusting volume from the music center control panel or with the remote control that came with the system adjusts volume for speakers connected to FIXED and A outputs e Using the mute key on the main remote mutes or unmutes speakers connected to FIXED and A outputs Setting a second remote for additional speakers You need a second remote control set to B to operate speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B outputs When you purchase a second remote control it is shipped set to A to control your main speakers It will also control secondary speakers connected to SPEAKERS A To set your second remote to control speakers connected to B follow these steps Open the remote control battery cover Locate miniature switch 5 Slide the switch down Figure 23 1 2 3 Locate miniature switch 6 Slide the switch up Figure 23 4 Make sure that the house code switches match those on your first remote See page 20 5 Replace the battery cover on the remote control A Note Switches
29. ds AM191409_01_V pdf Setting Up Before VOU Dogi roren sash Segoe EA geed EES 4 Unpacking the Carton a cdccseicctececsesceceevsanccctvessaseeduesiecedenestececcuvessecevenesteccedneeesaruvenveiies 5 Select the locations for your Lifestyle 12 system csccceceeeeeeteeeeeeseeeeeeeteeeeeeeeees 6 Connect the speakers and Lifestyle MUSIC center ceeecetceceteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteaeeeeeeeeaeeees 9 Connecting your home theater components to the Lifestyle 12 system s 0 1 12 Connect the antennas soseri aii ANENE ia EA TNE ERa AA AANVRA EAEE EEA 16 Attach the wire COVED aiurria kanaan eaea ean kai anib ENAA FANEN AAA EAr UA nunk Ses DANAE wka n NAKART RRR 16 Set up the remote Control 2gecdeEENNENENEE ENEE SE SEEEEAEAE ENEE e EENEER SAS Ne 17 Set radio channel spacing for dual voltage and 120V Systems A 17 T r ON the MUSIC center ienris oniinn a e NA NEETA AENT EENS 17 Operating Your Lifestyle 12 System The music center display rssirure ninii iniiae aaeain ar eiiiai Eana EATE ENEN 18 Tha system COMTAS 7 areca rea ae E aaa AA AE ee EEGEN SAS ERA ARAS 18 The music Center CONTIOINS assassinii anapi aaan EEA NA AEAN ANEA 19 The Lifestyle remote Control 19 Listening to your Lifestyle 12 system ccccceseeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeaeeseaeeeaeeseaeeseeeteaeeseeeeaes 20 Listening TO vidga Sound acini an anaiena AE A ISEA aAA i a ANR 20 Listening tothe radio 22 ccecsscccedeecesecteceeviccceceeesvecceeveds vecedsneevecertevbsv
30. e sound source Figure 3 The surround cables allow up to 50 feet 15 2 m distance from the Acoustimass module Center Acoustimass module Left Right front front Left Right Surround surround 1 Place the speakers at ear height or higher if possible 2 Direct the cubes to reflect sound off one or more surfaces 3 Do not direct the sound straight at the listener December 20 2001 Figure 4 Acoustimass module positions 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 1 Place the Acoustimass module along the same the wall as the TV or close to the same end of the room as the front speakers see the example along the front wall in Figure 3 Select a convenient location under a table behind a sofa Do not allow furniture or drapes to block the ventilation openings of the module Place the Acoustimass module within reach of the audio input cable speaker cables and an AC power mains outlet Select a position for the Acoustimass module Figure 4 For proper ventilation place it on the long edge with the connectors facing the floor An alternate position is on its largest side with the bass and treble controls facing up Do not place the module on either end as shown by the last two
31. e adapter plug provided If you are in doubt contact your local electric utility for the appropriate voltage setting 230 V EA CAUTION Make sure the voltage selector switch is set correctly 2 Plug the small end of the power mains cord into the Acoustimass module AC power jack Note Do not plug the AC power cord into a power outlet until all component connections are complete Connecting the music center AC mains power pack The Lifestyle music center comes with a 120V AC mains power pack for use in the USA and Canada or an appropriate 230V or 240V power pack for international use See Figures 1 and 8 Dual voltage models include both 120V and 230V power packs CAUTION Be sure to use the correct power pack for your area Using the wrong one may damage your power pack or your music center e Model PS71 120V in North America e Model PS72 230V in Europe e Model PS74 230V in UK or Singapore e Model PS77 240V in Australia 1 Firmly insert the small connector on the end of the AC mains power pack cable into the AC POWER jack on the back of the Lifestyle music center 2 Make sure that the power pack reaches an AC mains outlet Note Do not plug the AC power pack into a power outlet until all component connections are complete December 20 2001 11 Connecting your home theater components to the Lifestyle 12 system Figure 9 Music center connectors Figure 10 Connecting components thr
32. e the illustration of reflected sound pat terns in Figure 3 A Note The cube speakers are magnetically shielded so you can place them close to the TV without affecting picture quality 6 December 20 2001 AM191409_01_V pdf Figure 2 Recommended front speaker locations Figure 3 Speaker placement AM191409_01_V pdf Center speaker The sound from the center speaker should appear to come directly from the center of the picture Figure 2 The center speaker cable allows up to 20 feet 6 1 m distance from the Acoustimass module 1 Place the speaker on line with the vertical center of the screen above or below which ever is closer to the screen or the closest convenient location 2 Place the speaker in line with the front of the screen not pushed to the back of the TV 3 Direct each of the cubes slightly away from center to create a wider area of direct sound Figure 3 Note f you put the speakers in a bookcase unit be sure to place each one at the front edge of the shelf Placing speakers in an enclosed space can change the tonal quality of the sound This effect is minimized if the shelves are filled with books Center I Left front Right 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 do not pinpoint the exact location of th
33. ececdvevicccelinertecer need 21 Listening Teater ee A a es a ee KAARTA AA ANST 22 Using the system with an external component E 22 Maintaining Your Lifestyle 12 System Fin tUNING vour Systeri ccecceeseecceeeeseeeeeeeenseeeceeeeseeeaeesesseeeeeessaeeesenesseeeseeseseneeseness 23 Changing the house Code settings AA 24 Adding SPCAKEIS EE 25 TOUDIGSNOOUIAG DT 26 Warranty period EE 27 Customer Savice a sai Bee ia nna i aie a a 27 Cleaning the Lifestyle 12 system cc cccecceeeeeeeneeeeeeceaeeceneceaeesaeesaeeseaeseeeseaeeseeeeeaees 28 Product Information Technical Information 2 0 sccteecvesteieeeg sueieececeve tees devicrideed Auditeeeeeesdaees E AEA RAAN Era 29 ee 29 IND OX EE 30 Bose Corporation ccccsccccssseccsssecessseecesseecssseeessseecseaseessseeessseeesssneeessaeas inside back cover Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the music center and the bottom panel of the Acoustimass module Music center serial number Acoustimass module serial number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you keep your sales slip and warranty card together with this owner s guide December 20 2001 Before you begin Thank you for purchasing the Bose Lifestyle 12 system This complete audio home enter tainment system offers superb sound elegance technology and simplicity for music and home theater Your system includes e A Lifestyle music center with built in AM FM r
34. ettings on page 24 You are ready to enjoy your new Lifestyle system Refer to the following pages for informa tion on operating the music center controls and the Lifestyle remote control Play the Test CD following the instructions on page 22 Listen to the instructions on the CD to verify your system setup December 20 2001 17 The music center display This music center display Figure 18 provides information on the music center functions Figure 18 CD track and CD elapsed time AM FM preset Source and AM FM station number display indicators frequency display rie CD AM FM III olen T VIDEO STEREO zl el TAPE DISC TRACK AUX RANDOM PRESET AUTOOFFMUTE Se HP Play Pause No disc indicator indicator indicator The music center display The system controls Function Remote Control Music Center VIDEO Selects a video sound source connected to the VIDEO inputs and AMFM TAPE AUX VIDEO turns the system on in SURROUND speaker mode and enhanced bass AM FM Selects the radio and turns the system on in STEREO speaker mode When the radio is on switches between AM and FM AM FM TAPE AUX VIDEO PLAY PAUSE TRACK PRESET D CED GD cD Led Ma SKIP Fu CD Selects the built in CD player and turns the system on in STEREO speaker mode AUX Selects a CD changer or other component connected to the AUX inputs and turns the system on in STEREO speaker mode AM FM TAPE AUX VIDEO CD 4D 4D Ga TAPE Selects
35. flicting with another nearby Lifestyle system See page 24 for instructions on setting the house code December 20 2001 AM191409_01_V pdf Problem CD does not play Radio does not work FM sound is distorted Sound is distorted Volume control is too sensitive No tape CD VCR or TV sound Warranty period Customer service AM191409_01_V pdf What to do e Make sure the music center CD cover is closed e Check to see if the play symbol in the display is lit e After pressing the CD key wait a few seconds before pressing PLAY e Check to see if there is a disc in the player label side up e The disc may be damaged Try another disc e There may be dirt or dust on the laser pickup or on the CD Clean the CD Do not touch the laser pickup e The music center cannot play a DVD disc e Make sure antennas are connected properly e Adjust antenna position to improve reception e You may be in an area of weak signal coverage e Adjust antenna position to reduce interference e Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure e Reduce the output level from any external components connected to the music center e Check to be sure the audio input cable is connected to the music center FIXED OUTPUTs not to SPEAKERS A or B e Check the connections e Refer to the component owner s manual The Bose Lifestyle 12 system is covered by a limited 1 year transferable warranty Details of the w
36. her the remote or the console to turn the system on and select the component connected to that input If the system is already on press one of these keys to select the component Pressing TAPE or AUX plays it in STEREO mode pressing VIDEO plays it in SURROUND mode Choose another speaker mode if desired The appropriate display indicator lights when the system is on and the component is se lected Using a tape deck CD changer or other connected component Turn on your component directly or by using its remote control Use the VOLUME A up or Y down key to raise or lower the volume Control all other functions at the source referring to its owner s manual if necessary To record to a connected tape deck play the source AM FM CD AUX VIDEO you wish to tape Set the tape unit to record Using headphones For headphone listening use the stereo mini headphones 9 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 the FIXED OUTPUTs and SPEAKERS A December 20 2001 AM191409_01_V pdf Fine tuning your system In most situations you only need to follow the speaker placement guidelines See Setting Up on pages 6 8 for your system to provide excellent sound quality Figure 21 You do not need to adjust tone settings for changes in volume sin
37. inal positive to positive to and negative to negative to b Repeat this step for each of the five cube speaker arrays See Figure 5 A CAUTION Make sure no strands of wire from any terminal touch any other terminal AM191409_01_V pdf Bridged wires create short circuits that affect proper operation of your system 3 Connect each cable to the corresponding jack on the Acoustimass module a Plug the blue connectors into the matching left front center and right front jacks b Plug the orange connectors into the matching left surround and right surround jacks December 20 2001 9 Connecting the Acoustimass module to the Lifestyle music center Connect the Acoustimass module to the music center with the audio input cable Figure 6 1 Insert the three connectors at one end of the audio input cable into the jacks on the rear panel of the music center e Black connector into the SYSTEM CONTROL 1 jack e Red connector into the R right FIXED OUTPUT jack e White connector into the L left FIXED OUTPUT jack Note Be sure the connectors are fully inserted into each of the jacks If the black connector is not inserted fully into the SYSTEM CONTROL jack you will hear no sound Note Do not connect the audio input cable to the SPEAKERS A or SPEAKERS B outputs Figure 6 The speakers in your Lifestyle 12 system are designed to work properly with the fixed level audio output available from the FIXED OUTPUT jacks
38. increase treble sound by slightly turning up the treble control toward Too much or too little bass You can decrease bass sound by turning down the bass control toward To increase bass turn up the bass control toward Acoustimass module placement affects the amount of bass you hear Placing the module closer to the corner of the room increases bass Moving the module away from the corner decreases bass Compensating for movie soundtracks When a movie soundtrack is played in a motion picture theater its bass is restored to the full level intended by the movie s sound designer To perform the same way in your home your Lifestyle 12 system restores the bass to this level when you select VIDEO In VIDEO AUX or TAPE mode you can choose between standard and enhanced bass In VIDEO mode the system turns on enhanced bass for movies Press VIDEO again to change to standard bass In AUX or TAPE mode the system turns on in standard bass Press AUX or TAPE again to change to enhanced bass for movies AM191409_01_V pdf December 20 2001 23 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 Figure 22 Miniature swit
39. installed and used in accor dance with the instructions may cause harmful interfer ence to radio communications However this is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interfer ence to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than the one to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV techni cian for help Note Unauthorized modification of the receiver 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 December 20 2001 18 Use proper power sources Plug the product into a proper power source as described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product 19 Avoid power lines Use extreme care when installing an outside antenna system to keep from touching power lines or circuits as contact with them may be fatal Do not install external antennas near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits nor where an antenna can fall into such circuits or power lines 20 Gr
40. instructions Connecting to a cable radio signal To connect your system to the FM signal available from some cable TV companies contact your cable provider for assistance The connection is made to the FM 75Q EXTERNAL antenna connector on the back of the system CAUTION Be certain that the installation includes a signal splitter so that only the FM band not the cable TV band is transmitted to the system It is necessary to use a splitter that filters the signal to prevent any re emissions of the TV spectrum through the system Attach the wire cover Figure 16 The wire cover 16 To hide the wires and jacks from view after all the connections are completed attach the wire cover to the music center The five tabs on the wire cover snap into matching slots on the music center back panel December 20 2001 AM191409_01_V pdf Set up the remote control Figure 17 Installing the remote control batteries Install the batteries 1 Slide open the battery compartment on the back of the remote Figure 17 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 Slide the battery compartment cover back into place 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
41. ity Trading Estate Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2PD TEL 01795 475341 FAX 01795 427227 From other locations Bose Customer Service 1 New York Ave Framingham MA 01701 9168 USA TEL 508 766 1900 FAX 508 766 1919 World Wide Web www bose com MTUI BE Better sound through researcho 1998 Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham MA 01701 9168 USA JN97870 PN191409 Rev 01 AM191409 Rev 01
42. much very low bass content December 20 2001 AM191409_01_V pdf Listening to the radio AM191409_01_V pdf 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 The system turns on in STEREO mode Select another speaker mode if desired Note f the system is on and the radio is already selected this key switches between the AM and FM bands Tuning Seeking the strongest stations e Press and release the SEEK forward or lt lt reverse key on the remote to seek and stop at the next strong signal If you hold these keys down the radio continues to seek without stopping at any station e Or press SEEK TUNE gt or lt under the CD cover on the music center e To stop seeking in one direction briefly press the opposite direction key Switching between AM and FM Press the AM FM key to switch to the other band Manual tuning If you want to tune the radio to a distant or weak station that the radio cannot seek use the SEEK TUNE keys located under the CD cover 1 Hold down the gt or lt key to scan through the stations 2 Release the gt or lt key to stop at a selected station 3 As soon as the scan stops tap the gt or lt key to tune one channel at a time Setting a station preset Your Lifestyle music center can store up to 20 AM and FM stations in any combination 1 Select a radio s
43. ng solutions containing alcohol ammo nia or abrasives Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings The speaker grille panels require no special care although you may vacuum them carefully with a soft bristled attachment if necessary CAUTION f 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 December 20 2001 AM191409_01_V pdf Technical information Accessories AM191409_01_V pdf Powered Acoustimass 25 speaker system Power rating USA Canada 120V 50 60 Hz 350W Europe Australia 220 240V 50 60 Hz 350W Dual Voltage 115 230V 50 60 Hz 350W Model 5 music center Power pack power rating USA Canada 120V 60 Hz 25VA Europe 230V 50 Hz 25VA Australia 240V 50 Hz 25VA Dual Voltage 120V 60 Hz 25VA and 230V 50 Hz 25VA Inputs TAPE 3V maximum AUX VIDEO SOUND 4V maximum FM antenna 75Q AM antenna 12 uH POWER 12V 1 0 A Outputs Variable audio SPEAKERS A and B Fixed audio FIXED TAPE Headphone 32Q minimum impedance SYSTEM CONTROL for use with Bose powered speakers and accessories RC 9 remote control Range 65 feet 20 m Dimensions Music center 15 0 W x 7 8 D x 2 5 H 38 1 cm x 19 8 cm x 6 4 cm Cube speakers 3 0 W x 4 8 D x 6 0 H 7 6 cm x 12 2 cm x 15 2 cm Acoustimass module 23 3 W x 7 5 D x 14 0 H 59 0 cm x 19 0
44. ough your TV 12 There are many variations of equipment in a home theater A basic home theater system might include a stereo or mono TV and stereo VCR with the Lifestyle 12 system Your home theater can include many other combinations of equipment including cable TV laserdisc players DVD players CDI players additional VCRs and satellite decoder Note A mono TV only serves as a display for the video not as a source for the audio In order for the Lifestyle 12 system to provide home theater effects the program material must be in stereo or surround encoded and the device playing the material must be stereo Look for the word surround on the tape CD or preceding the TV broadcast To hear stereo or surround sound from encoded video tapes you must have a stereo HiFi VCR While not all VCRs are stereo devices all CD DVD and CDI players and nearly all laserdisc players are stereo Note Line level outputs from most VCRs or laserdisc players are fixed If your VCR laserdisc player or other video sound source has fixed and variable outputs use the fixed outputs Setting up the primary video sound source The Lifestyle 12 system has one set of video inputs for the primary source Figure 9 z A SPEAKERS FIXED om Are BOSE CX LIFESTYLE MODEL 5 MUSIC CENTER i L BORE e Ose Wa D TEORII U OUTPUT Cie ku INPUT JS cl e ANTENNA a Tape input Auxiliary Video sound jacks inputjacks input jacks
45. ound all outdoor antennas If an external antenna or cable system is connected to this product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded This will provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the ground electrode Refer to the antenna grounding illustration on this page b December 20 2001 Antenna grounding Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 gt lt Antenna lead in wire Ground clamp Antenna discharge unit NEC Section 810 20 Grounding conductors NEC Section 810 21 Electric service equipment Ground clamps 4 Power service grounding electrode system NEC ART 250 Part H Note to CATV system installer 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 particu lar 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 AM191409_01_V pdf Where to find For your recor
46. r the volume all the way down If there is an internal external speakers switch select external speakers Do not connect any speakers to the TV Set the TV balance control to the center of the dial or range e Set tone controls to flat or the middle position neutral e Set TV to the stereo position Note f necessary as a second choice you can use variable audio outputs from your stereo TV Turn off or disconnect the TV s speakers and leave the volume control up close to the maximum setting Laserdisc Lifestyle music center Audio out Video out to TV Cable TV VCR TV 2 To direct your video sound sources through your VCR If your TV is not a stereo model or does not have the appropriate outputs connect your stereo VCR to the music center Use the VCR as a tuner and to select other connected sound sources See Figure 11 e Connect your home theater components to the appropriate VCR inputs e Connect the VCR video signal to the TV through VIDEO IN or composite video input You can also use the RF or antenna input e Turn the TV speakers off or the volume all the way down If there is an internal external speakers switch select external speakers Do not connect any speakers to the TV e Connect the VCR fixed audio outputs to the VIDEO SOUND INPUTs of the music center Note To ensure proper stereo or surround sound connect the L and R audio outputs from your stereo VCR directly to your music center L
47. s directly at the listener For more discussion of speaker placement and room acoustics see Fine tuning your system on page 23 Speaker locations Follow these guidelines to select locations that provide the maximum home theater effect from your Lifestyle 12 system Figures 2 and 3 A CAUTION 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 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 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 The front speaker cables allow up to 20 feet 6 1 m distance from the Acoustimass module 1 Place the cubes on line with the horizontal center of the TV screen 2 Place them up to 3 feet 1 m from the edge of the TV screen We recommend a maximum distance of 3 feet 1 m so that the sound does not become too separated from the picture You may wish to vary this distance based on room condi tions and personal preference 3 Direct one cube of each array forward Direct the other cube toward the wall or ina different direction to create reflected sound Se
48. tation you wish to store as a preset 2 Press the STORE key located under the CD cover The station is stored in the lowest available preset location 3 If you decide not to store the displayed station in the displayed preset location a Press and hold the STORE key b Press the SKIP KW forward or aw reverse key to select a different preset number for this station c Release the STORE key The frequency of the preset station flashes Note You cannot store a station in an already occupied preset location without erasing that preset station first see Erasing a preset station below If you attempt to store more than 20 stations the preset display will flash Selecting a preset station Once you set one or more station presets press the SKIP p forward or Wa reverse key to select the next or the previous preset station Erasing a preset station 1 Use the SKIP sw forward or i reverse keys to select the preset station you wish to erase 2 Press the ERASE key located under the CD cover The preset number is no longer lit December 20 2001 21 Listening to a CD Loading a CD into the music center Press the latch on the CD cover and place a CD onto the spindle label side up Close the CD cover Turning the system on and choosing the CD player Press the CD key on the remote or the console If the music system is already on pressing one of these keys selects the CD player and the CD
49. tereo or monaural You will not hear sound from all five speakers all of the time Even with surround encoded material there are times when no sounds are directed to the surround speakers You can select the speaker mode that sounds best to you for each particular program Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation December 20 2001 AM191409_01_V pdf 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 12 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 12 system contains the parts identified in Figure 1 A Note Find the serial numbers on the bottom panel of the Acoustimass module and the bottom of the music center Then write them on your warranty card and in the spaces provided on page 3 WARNING he Acoustimass module weighs 33 pounds 15 kg Use good lifting practice to avoid injury WARNING To avoid danger of suffocation keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children Figure 1 What comes with your Lifestyle 12 system e Lifestyle music center e AC power mains pack e Wire cover e FM antenna e AM loop antenna e AM antenna base e Remote control e 3 AA batteries
50. u begin hooking up the system Connecting the cube speaker arrays to the Acoustimass module Each speaker cable contains two wires The wire marked with a red collar is positive and the plain one is negative These wires match the positive red and negative black termi nals on the back of each speaker 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 Note The surround 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 1 Match the correct cable to the corresponding speaker location e Front speaker cables have blue connectors at one end with L R and C molded into the connectors The red collars on the wire are labeled LEFT RIGHT and CENTER e Surround speaker cables have orange connectors at one end with L and R molded into the connectors The red collars on the wire are labeled LEFT and RIGHT 2 Connect the wire end of one speaker cable to the terminals on the rear of the matching cube speaker array a Push each terminal tab down then insert the end of the appropriate wire into the exposed hole Release the tab to secure the wire Connect each wire to its correspond ing term
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