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Bose 40 Home Theater System User Manual

1. What comes with your Lifestyle 40 system Personal music center CD changer Multi room interface Interface power pack 2 Jewel Cube speakers 2 speaker cables Acoustimass module AC power mains cord 8 self adhesive rubber feet 4 for the module and 2 pairs for the Jewel Cube speakers Audio input cable CD changer cable 4 AAA batteries FM antenna AM loop antenna AM antenna base CD magazine Lifestyle system CD AM 189858 03 V pdf room interface CD changer and Acoustimass module Then write them on your war ranty card and in the spaces provided on page 3 CAUTION Be sure the three shipping screws on the bottom of the CD changer have been removed before setting up the system WARNING The 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 chilaren Personal Music Center AAA d 4 batteries J ewel Cube speakers Rubber feet 4 Acoustimass module Rubber feet 2 pairs AC power cord Interface power pack Audio input cable fe SS Speaker cables p CD changer cable Multi room interface Lifestyle system CD 1 sen FM antenna base ST os AM loop antenna Power cord and pack shown above are USA Canada Japan versions Dual voltage systems include 1 power cord 1 adapter and
2. Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used e use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to a avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time to prevent damage to this product AM189858 03 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 pur
3. Note f all presets are full the STORE button is not shown Using the KEYPAD to quick store presets You can quick store presets in locations 1 through 9 Hold down any KEYPAD number button from 1 to 9 until the music center beeps and the new preset number appears Setting a preset using the preset number display You can quick store a station using the PRESET number display Press and hold down the display area between the PRESET arrow buttons dashes or a preset number are displayed until the system beeps After the beep the new preset number is shown This stores a new preset at the next available preset number Use the PRESETS menu page 20 if you want to change a preset to a different station Note lf the display says FULL after pressing the PRESET number display area no more presets are available See Erasing a preset station on page 20 source F m PRESET lt KEYpAD TUNE on TOD A y OFF STEREO YY DA VOLUME SL BIBI uus tot Cav dX CE SLEEP NED UNA UNCM MUTE J SEEK C fad CAS BN 7j 8 9 VOLUME PRESET YY Y Y 7 gt o gt SY Press and hold here to store a preset or to quick store a preset press and hold any button 1 through 9 December 20 2001 19 Figure 22 Setting presets using the PRESETS menu You can set station presets using the PRESETS menu which is available only when AM or FM is the selected source To set a preset station 1 2 3 Se
4. Plug the FM antenna connector into the FM ANTENNA jack on the back of the interface 2 Spread out the antenna arms Experiment with both the placement and the angle of this antenna to provide optinum FM reception 2 Note A central antenna or cable or an outdoor FM antenna may be used with the multi room interface antenna connections To install an outdoor antenna consult a qualified installer Follow all safety instructions Figure 12 The FM dipole antenna and AM loop antenna AM antenna connections Note To install the AM antenna on a wall follow the instr uctions enclosed with the antenna 1 Plug the AM antenna microplug into the AM ANTENNA jack on the interface 2 Stand the loop antenna on the base following the instructions enclosed with the antenna 3 Move the loop part of the antenna as far away from the multi room interface as possible but at least 20 inches 50 cm away and at least 4 feet 1 2 m from the Acoustimass module Experiment with the orientation of the loop for optimum AM reception 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 interface A 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 necessar
5. current status display 16 dimensions 40 fine tuning 28 finish 40 muting 15 16 35 ON OFF 14 parts 5 serial numbers 3 5 troubleshooting 38 39 turning on 14 unpacking 5 VOLUME 15 weight 40 System cables audio input 5 9 CD changer 5 9 extension wire 8 speaker cables 5 to lengthen 8 T TAPE 14 27 32 Technical information 40 Treble control 28 Troubleshooting 38 39 TUNE 18 Tuning manually 18 selecting a preset 19 strongest stations 19 tunr 18 U Unpacking 5 V VIDEO 1 14 32 VIDEO 2 14 32 VOLUME adjusting 15 equalizing 29 HOUSE 35 primary buttons 16 W WIPE SCREEN 17 37 AM189858 03 V pdf AM189858_03_V pdf December 20 2001 43 USA Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham MA 01701 9168 1 800 367 4008 Phone hours ET eastern time Weekdays 9 a m to 8 p m Saturdays 9 a m to 3 p m Canada Bose Ltd 1 35 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill Ontario L4B 1B3 1 800 465 2673 Phone hours ET eastern time Weekdays 9 a m to 5 p m European Office Bose Products B V Nijverheidstraat 8 1135 GE Edam Nederland TEL 0299 390111 FAX 0299 3901 14 Australia Bose Australia Inc 1 Sorrell Street Parramatta N S W 2150 TEL 02 204 6111 FAX 02 204 6122 Belgique Belgi Bose N V Limesweg 2 B 3700 Tongeren TEL 012 390800 FAX 012 390840 Danmark Bose A S Industrivej 7 2605 Br ndby TEL 4343 7777 FAX 4343 7818 Deutsc hland Bose GmbH Max Planck StraBe 36d D 61381 Fri
6. 28 29 Multi room interface antenna connections 12 inputs 40 location 7 outputs 40 power pack 13 rear panel 12 MUTE 16 35 NO RESPONSE 13 35 38 noCd 22 38 0 OMIT TRACK 23 ON OFF 13 14 16 P Personal music center batteries 13 battery compartment 13 beep 29 display 16 finding a misplaced 36 MENU items 17 primary buttons 16 radio frequency link 13 range 40 setup 13 SOURCE buttons 16 using more than one 35 waking up 14 PLAY LIST 25 change an entry 25 CLEAR LIST 26 create 25 delete a track 26 erase 26 insert a new track 26 ITEM 25 Plug in cd 38 Power rating power pack 40 speaker system 40 42 PRESETS 17 menu 19 20 number display 19 selecting 19 setting 19 primary buttons 16 R Radio channel spacing 18 Radio frequency link 13 RANDOM 24 RECORD OUT display 27 jacks 27 option 17 source 27 REPEAT 24 ROOM button 33 jack pinouts 40 jacks 9 32 S Safety Information 2 SEEK 19 Serial numbers 3 Shared source 33 SIGNAL LEVELS 17 29 Signal splitter 12 SLEEP 15 16 35 SOURCE buttons 16 30 SPEAKERS 32 Speakers additional 32 cleaning 37 connecting 8 placement 6 powered 32 START SLEEP 15 WIPE SCREEN 37 Station presets erasing 20 managing 20 maximum 17 preset number 19 PRESETS menu 17 quick store 19 selecting 19 setting 19 20 STORE CD play list 25 preset 19 20 December 20 2001 System accessories 40 additional cables 7 connecting 8 10 12 13 control 14
7. Figure 28 You can do this while a CD plays if you wish DONE ON A OFF VOLUME ann TRACK DISC ALL seer CLL nereaT mume CD OPTIONS EDIT MENU PLAY be mwbM VOLUME LIST v 9 p TRACK Press to program Press for random a CD play list or repeat modes Selecting repeat and random modes Repeat and random modes remain active until you press STOP lil or OFF To place the system in a repeat or random mode go to the MENU button and select CD OPTIONS Use the REPEAT and RANDOM buttons to select the mode you want Press DONE to exit the CD OPTIONS menu To cancel a repeat or random mode press OFF in the CD OPTIONS menu You can select the following repeat and random modes Mode Press What it does Repeat track REPEAT TRACK Repeats selected track for 24 hrs Repeat CD REPEAT DISC Plays all tracks on selected disc in order Repeats for 24 hrs Repeat all REPEAT ALL Plays all loaded discs in order Repeats for 24 hrs Random CD RANDOM DISC Plays selected disc once in random order and stops Random all RANDOM ALL Plays all tracks on all discs once in random order and stops Repeat random CD REPEAT DISC then RANDOM DISC Plays selected disc in random order Repeats for 24 hrs Repeat random all REPEAT ALL then RANDOM ALL Plays all discs and tracks in random order Repeats for 24 hrs Selecting play list modes You can also apply repeat or random modes to your CD play list Pr
8. The next available item number is flashing to indicate that the music center is ready for programming Figure 29 Select a DISC and TRACK number using the J or C arrow buttons Press STORE to enter the CD selection into memory under the selected ITEM number The ITEM number stops flashing Press the ITEM right L arrow for the next item number Repeat steps 2 3 and 4 to add more items to the list When the list has 50 programmed items the STORE button disappears When you have completed your play list press DONE to exit 2 volume i D l SLEEP CD OPTIONS gt me MENU DISC v K TENER gt STORE TRACK C MUTE Next available location flashes Press to store selected DISC and TRACK To change an entry in the CD play list 1 Press EDIT PLAY LIST If the list has 50 items stored the ITEM field indicates FULL and does not flash Select the number of the item you want to change and press CLEAR Select a new DISC and TRACK and press STORE To make other changes repeat steps 2 and 3 Otherwise press DONE to exit December 20 2001 25 Figure 30 CLEAR LIST and CLEAR buttons available on the display after first selection is entered 26 To insert a new track in an existing play list 1 4 Press EDIT PLAY LIST If the ITEM field indicates FULL you can t insert a new item unless you delete one or more items from the list Select the ITEM number
9. 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 views in Figure 3 Preferred position 5 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 6 Aim the port the round opening into the room or along the wall to avoid blocking the port or creating too much bass 7 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 CAUTION 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 Multi room interface Select a location for the multi room interface It may be placed out of sight if you like 1 Place the multi room interface within 30 feet 9 1 m of the Acoustimass module the length of the audio input cable 2 Place the multi room interface close enough to the sound sources TV VCR DVD etc to allow for cable length If you need additional audio and or video cables t
10. last SLEEP time used December 20 2001 15 Using the Personal music center display Figure 18 The display showing the primary buttons SOURCE buttons and KEYPAD buttons 16 The Personal music center display provides information on the system functions The display offers different combinations of buttons to provide control of the function you are using Sometimes an item on the display will flash to provide information about a system function When an item flashes faster it is alerting you to a needed action Using the primary buttons The primary buttons ON OFF SLEEP MENU VOLUME and MUTE are located at the left and right sides of the display Source display Primary nee buttons peta A area Primary V source FI PRESET KEYPAD TUNE 7 i i sre pm am N 1 25 3 abu sua Dau Ce a ait D YV Z INE l PD m amp J eun sss x C D I I s SOURCE KEYPAD buttons Current status buttons display Using the SOURCE buttons The seven source buttons provide direct access to the three built in sources FM AM CD and up to four external components connected to the system The Lifestyle system can select an external component and adjust the volume but it cannot turn a connected compo nent on or off Use the SOURCE button to show or hide the source buttons Using the KEYPAD buttons The numeric buttons provide direct access to comm
11. link The display is backlit for easy viewing and provides visual feedback of current system operations and the available options To allow for maximum battery life the display and backlight turn off a short time after your last button press You only need to touch the screen to wake up the music center e To learn more about the display see Using the Personal music center display on pages 16 17 e To operate the AM FM radio see Listening to the radio on pages 18 20 To operate the CD changer see Listening to compact discs on pages 21 26 To control external components see Using the system with external components on pages 26 27 e To use your system in multiple rooms see Operating in more than one room on pages 33 35 Turning the system on 1 Touch the music center screen to wake up the display Figure 15 The last display that you used appears on the screen 2 Press ON OFF to turn the system on to the last source used or press a SOURCE button FM AM CD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TAPE AUX to select and turn on that source Figure 16 Figure 15 Waking up the display Figure 16 Turning on a source Turning the system off Press the ON OFF button 14 December 20 2001 AM 189858 03 V pdf Figure 17 The SLEEP display AM189858 03 V pdf Adjusting the volume Touch the VOLUME A up or V down button to raise or lower the volume e Volume settings range from 0 to 100 Volume setti
12. lt button When on an omitted track the word OMITTED is displayed and the OMIT TRACK button becomes CLEAR OMIT TRACK To clear an omitted track and restore it to normal play skip to the omitted track number and then press CLEAR OMIT TRACK To clear all omitted tracks at the same time eject the CD magazine To listen to the CD play list e Press the PLAY LIST button Figure 27 To cancel PLAY LIST press STOP or press PLAY LIST again If you press STOP the current CD stops playing If you press PLAY LIST again the current CD continues to play 2 Note The PLAY LIST button appears only after you store CD selections in the play list memory To program a play list see Programming a CD play list on page 25 If the play list has an invalid entry such as a track number that can t be found it is skipped during play If a CD was removed or exchanged the system tries to play the disc as pro grammed Unavailable items are skipped rn ON Li LIST A OFF VOLUME E X ppg um SLEEP MUTE VOLUME MENU PLAY DISC LIST v I PLAY PAUSE STOP c l gt LL a TRACK Figure 27 Display after pressing PLAY LIST AM 189858 03 V pdf December 20 2001 23 Figure 28 CD OPTIONS display 24 Using the CD OPTIONS menu From the CD OPTIONS menu you can select repeat or random play or program a CD play list To access the CD OPTIONS press the MENU button until CD OPTIONS is displayed
13. these controls do not appear when you use Bose powered stereo speakers December 20 2001 AM 189858 03 V pdf Operating in more than one room Figure 41 Example display for a two room system AM189858 03 V pdf Your Lifestyle 40 music system can control up to four sets of Bose powered speakers allowing your family to enjoy different audio sources CD radio TV etc in up to four rooms These rooms are referred to as room A B C and D with room A being the primary room the one used for a one room system If two or more rooms are connected to your system the Personal music center displays ROOM and HOUSE buttons and room indicators A B C and or D Figure 41 shows an example display for a two room system The ROOM button lets you control a single room or two or more rooms that share a source The HOUSE button lets you control all connected rooms as one The room indicators tell you what was selected by the ROOM or HOUSE button l s E PRESET 4 y TUNE SOURCE KEYPAD 2 PRESET iD Understanding the room indicators A A boxed letter indicates the presently selected room or rooms The selected room is affected by any source changes or any change you make using the VOLUME MUTE ON OFF or SLEEP buttons B An unboxed letter indicates a room listening to a shared source A shared source is one that is playing in the controlled room as well as in up to three additional rooms If you change th
14. two identical rubber feet and center them in the matching shapes on the bottom of each speaker Note The Jewel Cube speakers are magnetically shielded so you can place them close to the TV without affecting picture quality 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 lel La December 20 2001 AM189858_03_V pdf Figure 3 Acoustimass module positions Figure 4 gt gt Multi room interface Figure 5 CD changer AM189858_03_V pdf 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 fiom the TV 1 Place the Acoustimass module along the same wall or close to the same end of the room as the Jewel Cube speakers See the example in Figure 2 2 Select a convenient location under a table behind a sofa Do not allow furniture or drapes to block the ventilation openings of the module 3 Place the Acoustimass module within reach of the audio input cable speaker cables and an AC power mains outlet 4 Select a position for the Acoustimass module Figure 3 For proper ventilation place it on the long edge with the connectors facing the floor An
15. you want to tune The left most digit is entered first and the display flashes while you enter more digits When you have entered the station frequency the system selects that station or the closest valid station To tune a station use up down arrow keys or point the KEYPAD to TUNE and enter numbers SOURCE E m PRESET KEYPAD 1 y ON CLE e V 235 3s A OFF FM AM STEREO YS YY Y VOLUME 515 VIDEO VIDEO TapE 4 s 6 SLEEP 1 4 ee ay key AS MUTE Rox TA 8 935 PRESET gj DbD VOLUME v Receiving FM stereo or monaural broadcasts When receiving sufficiently strong FM stereo broadcast signals the radio automatically receives in the stereo mode the STEREO indicator appears on the display Weak stereo signals are received in the monoaural mode the STEREO indicator is off To force the tuner to receive in stereo mode only press and hold the center of the station display until you hear a high pitched beep To receive in monaural mode only press and hold until you hear a low pitched beep However even though you may have forced the stereo mode monaural broadcast material is still heard in monaural Retuning the station cancels any forcing December 20 2001 AM 189858 03 V pdf Figure 21 Setting presets using the preset number display or KEYPAD AM189858 03 V pdf Receiving AM stations Normally the AM radio receives sufficiently strong AM st
16. 2 power packs The power cords and packs for Europe UK Singapore and Australia are shown below 2X Ay C NE Europe Australia UK Singapore December 20 2001 5 Selecting the locations for your Lifestyle 40 music system Figure 2 Recommended speaker locations When you place your speakers according to the guidelines below a combination of reflected and direct sound provides a lifelike stereo image virtually everywhere in the room You may experiment with the placement and orientation of the Jewel Cube speakers and Acousti mass module to produce the sound most pleasing to you For more discussion of speaker placement and room acoustics see Fine tuning your system on page 28 J ewel Cube speakers Follow these guidelines to select locations that provide the maximum stereo effect from your Lifestyle 40 music system Figure 2 1 For the most lifelike sound place the Jewel Cube speakers 6 12 feet 1 8 3 6 m apart They can be as close as 3 feet 1 m or as far apart as 15 feet 4 6 m 2 Place the Jewel Cube speakers 6 12 inches 15 30 cm from the surface behind them 3 Direct one cube of each speaker toward the center of the room Direct the other cube toward a side wall to create reflected sound CAUTION Choose a stable and level surface for your Jewel Cube speakers Vibration can cause the speakers to move particularly on very smooth surfaces For stability peel off the backing from the
17. 20 2001 39 Technical information Accessories 40 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 Multi room interface 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 Multi room interface inputs TAPE IN 2Vrms maximum AUX VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 2Vrms maximum FM antenna 75Q AM antenna 12uH Power 12V 1 0A Multi room interface outputs RECORD OUT fixed audio ROOM A B C D auto adjusting fixed or variable audio SERIAL DATA for future use ROOM connector pinouts 1 left audio 2 right audio 3 left audio 4 right audio 5 audio ground 6 7 8 10V control line SMART SPEAKER data control line ground Personal music center Power 6V DC 1 5V x 4 AAA Range 65 feet 20 m Dimensions Personal music center 8 8 Wx 4 1 Dx 1 4 H 22 4 cm x 10 5 cm x 3 6 cm Multi room interface 7 4 W x 4 0 Dx 2 1 H 18 8 cm x 10 0 cm x 5 5 cm CD changer 15 5 W x 8 0 D x 2 6 H 39 4 cm x 20 3 cm x 6 6 cm Jewel Cube speaker 2 2 W x 3 2 Dx 4 4 H 5 6 cm x 8 1 cm x 11 2 cm Acoustimass module 23 3 W x 7 5 Dx 14 0 H 59 0 cm x 19 0 cm x 35 5 cm Weights Personal music center 8 Ib 4 kg Multi room interface 8 Ib 4 kg CD changer 5 9 Ib 2 7 kg Jewel Cube speaker 1
18. 25 If a CD is playing pressing the EJECT button stops the CD replaces it in the magazine and ejects the magazine Eject button December 20 2001 21 Figure 26 The CD changer display 22 Turning the system on and choosing the CD changer Press the CD source button to select the CD changer If the system is off this turns it on at the same time When you press CD the CD changer display Figure 26 appears on the display If a CD has been loaded it begins to play If no disc is installed a noCd message is displayed Note To prevent excessive wear on the CD mechanism CD play or random play operations automatically stop after 24 hours Skip DISC or ScanCD Elapsed play time Scan CD Skip DISC TRACK backward for current track forward or TRACK backward forward A VOLUME MUTE VOLUME v SOURCE PLAY LIST l PLAY PAUSE STOP E l OMIT u a TRACK TRACK PLAY PAUSE STOP Press and hold here to store a Removes TRACK and PLAY LIST buttons TRACK number in the CD play list number from normal play To play a CD Press the PLAY button The button symbol flashes until play begins To pause a CD Press the PAUSE II button The button symbol IH flashes Press PAUSE or PLAY to resume If left unattended the CD changer mode changes from PAUSE to STOP after 20 minutes You can skip tracks forward or backward while paused To stop a CD Press the STOP lil or OFF but
19. Ib 0 5 kg Acoustimass module 33 Ib 15 0 kg Total shipping weight 54 Ib 24 5 kg Finish Personal music center Polymer painted Multi room interface Polymer CD changer Aluminum Jewel Cube speakers Polymer painted Acoustimass module Vinyl veneer Polymer To find out about mounting brackets stands CD magazines and connecting additional Bose powered loudspeakers contact your Bose dealer Or call Bose directly See inside back cover for phone numbers December 20 2001 AM189858 03 V pdf A Acoustimass module best bass performance 7 connections 8 9 13 location 7 magnetic field 7 27 on and off 13 power cord 13 power switch 13 rubber feet 7 TREBLE and BASS controls 28 turning on 13 ventilation 7 Additional powered speakers 32 Additional rooms connecting 32 Operating 33 AM 14 16 18 AM FM radio antenna 5 antenna connections 12 antenna placement 12 channel spacing 18 reception 28 select 14 station preset 19 TUNE 18 ANTENNA SIGNAL 28 AUDIO INPUT external components 11 jacks 11 AUDIO OUTPUT additional rooms 32 connections 32 PRIMARY 9 AUX 14 32 Bass control 28 Batteries first installed 13 replacing 36 Beep adjustment display 29 Built in sources 16 C CAUTION marks 2 CD 14 16 built in source 16 CD OPTIONS 17 changer 21 CD changer display 22 AM 189858 03 V pdf loading 21 location 7 omit a track 23 PAUSE 22 PLAY 22 select 22 shipping screws 5 13 S
20. SER KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT PRODUCT The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located ANON LACED ARPARAT on the bottom of the unit A CAUTION 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 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 AM 189858 03 V pdf 10 11 12 13 Read these instructions for all components before using this product Keep these instructions for future reference Heed all warnings on the product and in the owner s guide Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water or moisture Do not use this product near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement near a swimming
21. TOP 22 TRACK 22 CD magazine ejecting 21 ejecting discs 21 loading 21 CD modes play list 24 repeat and random 24 CD OPTIONS 17 24 display 24 menu 24 PLAY LIST 25 programming 25 repeat or random play 24 CD play list CLEAR CLEAR LIST 26 EDIT 26 erase 26 FULL 26 INSERT 26 ITEM 25 programming 25 STORE 25 Cleaning 37 Acoustimass module 37 CD changer 37 personal music center 37 speakers 37 WIPE SCREEN 17 37 CLEAR CLEAR LIST 26 CLEAR OMIT TRACK 23 Connecting powered speakers 32 Customer Service 39 D DISC scan 23 skip 22 display contrast 29 DONE CD OPTIONS 24 EDIT PLAY LIST 26 MENU 17 SLEEP 15 WIPE SCREEN 37 December 20 2001 EDIT PLAY LIST 26 Ejecting CD magazine 21 discs 21 Err 38 External components connect 11 selecting 27 using 27 volume gain levels 29 External tape deck inputs outputs 11 recording 27 F FILM BASS 32 FM 14 16 18 FULL 26 G GAIN adjustment 29 of external sources 17 volume levels 29 H HOUSE button 33 35 indicators 33 INSERT 26 ITEM 25 J Jewel Cube speakers cleaning 37 connecting 8 locations 6 K KEYPAD buttons presets ortuning 16 show orhide 16 30 L LCD contrast 29 Loading the CD magazine 21 LOCATE MUSIC CENTER 36 Locations Acoustimass module 6 7 J ewel Cube speakers 6 LOW BATTERY 13 36 41 M Magnetic field 7 27 MENU CD OPTIONS 24 exit 17 PRESETS 20 primary button 16 RECORD OUT 27 SIGNAL LEVELS
22. The Bose Lifestyle 40 Music System Owner s Guide December 20 2001 AM189858 03 V pdf A WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the system to rain or moisture CAUTION AVIS RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ATTENTION POUR REDUIRE LE RISQUE DE DECHARGE ELECTRIQUE NE RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE OU DO NOT REMOVE COVER OH BACK L ARRI RE IL NE SE TROUVE L INT RIEURAUCUNE NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE PIECE POUVANT ETRE R PAR E PARL USAGER REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL S ADRESSER A UN REPARATEUR COMPETENT These CAUTION marks are located on the bottoms of your Lifestyle Personal music center Acoustimass module multi room interface and CD changer 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 To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot insert fully Class 1 laser product CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT This compact disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LA
23. 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 careful use of the treble and bass controls Too much or too little treble Rooms that reflect a lot of sound 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 sound muffled or dull Moving speakers further away from soft furnishings increases treble You can 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 also affects the amount of bass you hear Placing the module closer to the corner of the room increases bass Moving the module away from th
24. ations using a wide bandwidth filter If you experience difficulty tuning to a weak AM station you can force the AM tuner to use a narrow bandwidth filter to eliminate interference from other stations To force the tuner to use a narrow bandwidth filter press and hold the center of the station display until you hear a low pitched beep To switch back to the wide bandwidth filter press and hold until you hear a high pitched beep Retuning the station cancels any forcing Seeking the strongest stations Press either the J or gt SEEK arrow button to tune to the next strong station Selecting a preset station You can select a preset station using the S or gt PRESET arrow buttons or the KEYPAD To use the KEYPAD press the KEYPAD button until the indicator arrow a points toward PRESET Then enter the number of the preset station you want Note f you have not selected a valid preset location the system remains at the current setting Setting a station preset Your Lifestyle system can store up to 25 FM and 25 AM station presets You can set presets using the STORE button KEYPAD preset number display area or PRESET menu Setting a preset using the STORE button During normal AM FM radio operation when the keypad is not displayed you can see the STORE button at the bottom of the screen To store a preset in the next available location press and hold the STORE button until the music center beeps and the new preset number appears
25. ay want to keep a written record of your presets December 20 2001 AM 189858 03 V pdf Listening to compact discs Figure 24 Loading and ejecting a CD Figure 25 Loading and unloading the CD magazine AM189858_03_V pdf Using the CD changer You can load the CD changer with up to six compact discs at a time Loading discs into the CD magazine To load the CD magazine hold it as shown in Figure 24 Insert up to six discs label side up Take care to place only one disc in each slot Note the slot numbers 1 through 6 from bottom to top on the front edge window These numbers correspond to the CD numbers on the display CAUTION Do not insert more than one disc into any slot Forcing two discs into one slot could cause them to become stuck and could damage the discs the CD magazine or the CD changer Note lf a disc is upside down it does not play The display flashes the disc number Ejecting discs from the CD magazine Press the white lever that corresponds to the disc you want to eject This ejects the disc far enough for you to grasp the edge and remove it from the magazine Figure 24 Loading the CD magazine into the CD changer Open the CD changer door Insert the CD magazine fully into the CD changer following the direction of the arrow on the magazine Figure 25 Ejecting the CD magazine from the CD changer Press the EJECT button at the lower left of the magazine slot to remove the magazine Figure
26. ck multi pin connector flat side facing up into the jack marked ROOM B C or D on the back of the interface 2 Follow the instructions that came with your speakers for connecting the cable to the speakers Note Be sure that each connector is inserted completely into each jack 6 AUDIO INPUT AUDIO OUTPUT RECORD TAPE IN Il OUT FO FEM ANTENNA AUX VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 IE CeJ Ce Ceo SEE USER S IDE LOCATE nos MUSIC i UO CENTER R N R R R SERIAL DATA BOSE CD ROOMC ROOMD Room A B C and D jacks Note If you connect Bose powered home theater speakers to your Lifestyle 40 music system it automatically offers controls for the SPEAKERS and FILM BASS options e Initially the AM and FM sources turn on in 2 speaker mode front right and front left All other sources initially turn on in 5 speaker mode e Select SPEAKERS by pressing the MENU button Use this option to select 5 3 or 2 speaker mode and to adjust center and surround volume levels e FILM BASS is an enhanced listening mode designed for proper playback of movie soundtracks When this mode is active the words FILM BASS appear on the touchscreen If you connect Bose powered home theater speakers to your Lifestyle 40 music system the FILM BASS feature is available for VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 AUX or TAPE To turn FILM BASS on or off for these inputs press the FILM BASS button Since the SPEAKER and FILM BASS options do not apply for stereo use
27. ct it This allows the unit to reset itself after a power surge or power interruption Increase the volume Check to see if MUTE is flashing on the display If it is press the MUTE button to unmute the sound Make sure the audio input cable is firmly seated in the multi room interface ROOM A jack and the multi pin connector on the other end is firmly seated in the Acoustimass module AUDIO INPUT jack Check speaker connections Check the connections for any external components Make sure to select the correct source for the desired input Be sure the CD is placed correctly label side up in the magazine and the magazine is inserted properly in the CD changer Connect the FM and AM antennas Check batteries and their polarity and See page 13 Operate the music center closer to the multi room interface Move the music center a few feet to avoid an area of interference Make sure the audio input cable is firmly seated and uncoiled Make sure the multi room interface is connected and plugged in If NO RESPONSE is continuously displayed the link between your music center and the multi room interface may be broken To re establish the link hold the music center close to the interface Press and hold MUTE for about 5 seconds until you hear a second beep After about 10 seconds you should hear two beeps to confirm that the link is established 2 NOTE The music center establishes a link with the closest multi room in
28. ctions on page 13 Be sure to install the batteries and turn it on for the first time close to the multi room interface to allow the new music center to set up a radio frequency link with your system If the multi room interface is not plugged in or the music center is out of range the display indicates NO RESPONSE AM 189858 03 V pdf December 20 2001 35 Finding a misplaced Personal music center The find me feature assists you in locating the Personal music center Press the LOCATE MUSIC CENTER button on the back of the multi room interface under the antenna connec tions next to the CD changer cable connection The volume drops in any rooms that are on and any music center within range of the multi room interface eventually begins beeping and flashing The beeping and flashing continues for two minutes Touching the screen of any music center cancels the LOCATE MUSIC CENTER function Figure 42 il AUDIO INPI The LOCATE MUSIC CENTER grew ax jocos co meen SP ls D button OF Ce Ce e e C6 OOOOOG R R CQ AUDIO OUTPUT R BOSE CD LOCATE MUSIC CENTER button Replacing batteries The LOW BATTERY message appears when batteries are nearly depleted As batteries get weaker the message flashes faster and display timeouts become shorter Figure 43 The LOW BATTERY warning message LOW BATTERY System settings are not lost when batteries are changed or battery power
29. d individually To cancel this command press HOUSE then MUTE again Any rooms that were muted before this command was given stay silent until individually unmuted If you unmute an individual room after it was muted by a HOUSE MUTE command the other rooms remain silent until each one is unmuted individually Pressing HOUSE then VOLUME Aunmutes all muted rooms HOUSE then SLEEP Set the SLEEP timer for all rooms that are on The SLEEP time selected applies to all rooms that are on even if they are playing different sources If the SLEEP timer was already set in one or more rooms the display shows the longest time already set You can accept this time or change it for all the rooms To cancel the HOUSE SLEEP command press HOUSE SLEEP CLEAR and then DONE HOUSE then OFF Turn off the entire system 2 Note Instead of setting one sleep time for the entire house you can set different sleep times for individual rooms by using the ROOM button to select each room and setting SLEEP When two or more rooms are controlled as one adjusting the SLEEP time affects all rooms indicated by boxed letters Using more than one Personal music center If you have a multi room system you can add additional music centers in some or all of the connected rooms Each multi room interface can be controlled by a maximum of four music centers Each music center can control up to four rooms To add a new music center to your system follow the setup instru
30. e corner decreases bass Optimizing AM FM radio reception You can adjust the orientation of your AM FM antenna for the strongest signal by selecting SIGNAL LEVELS with the MENU button Figure 33 Select the AM or FM radio and the display shows you the strength level of the received signal While watching the display reposition your antenna until the highest possible signal level is achieved The signal level can vary from 0 to 99 The manual tuning keys are provided so that you can check the signal strengths of multiple stations A VOLUME R ANTENNA SIGNAL MENU c EE v SIGNAL LEVELS Fn ON December 20 2001 AM 189858 03 V pdf Figure 34 Gain adjustment display Figure 35 LCD contrast adjustment display Figure 36 Beep adjustment display AM189858 03 V pdf Equalizing the volume levels of external sources The SIGNAL LEVELS selection in the MENU options allows you to adjust and equalize the volume gain levels received from externally connected sources VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 AUX TAPE For example you can adjust the gain level of an external source so that volume level 50 on this source sounds as loud as level 50 from a built in source 1 Using the MENU button select SIGNAL LEVELS 2 Press VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TAPE or AUX and you are shown a gain adjustment display Figure 34 After listening to the built in sources FM AM CD at your preferred volume level use the arrow ke
31. e radio station CD track etc of the shared source the change affects all rooms sharing this source However you cannot change sources for all affected rooms at the same time The VOLUME MUTE ON OFF and SLEEP buttons only affect the boxed room s 2 An empty box appears for each connected room when you press the HOUSE button When you change the volume in the HOUSE mode the numerical level appearing on the display does not represent the actual volume level in all connected rooms It only represents the actual volume in rooms represented by a boxed letter December 20 2001 33 Using the ROOM button The ROOM button allows you to select any connected room and control any sound source you want to hear in that room Each time you press the ROOM button you can transfer control from one room to the next in A B C D order The room indicators on the display tell you what is currently selected Rooms listening to a shared source can be linked and con trolled as one room Turning on different sources in more than one room Let s say you have a two room system rooms A and B and the entire system is off To turn on a different source in each room 1 Wake up the Personal music center 2 Press the ROOM button until the room indicator A is displayed Press a source button such as VIDEO 1 to turn on the system and listen to your DVD player in room A Adjust the volume to the desired level 3 Press the ROOM button again The room i
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34. ening to that source To do this 1 Select RECORD OUT with the MENU button The words RECORD OUT are displayed under the source display area Figure 31 2 Select a source to record The selected source appears in the source display area in place of the dashes Figure 31 If you want to remove your RECORD OUT selection press CLEAR The dashes reappear The selected source stays on until you turn RECORD OUT off If the CD changer is selected for RECORD OUT it shuts off after 24 hours if you have not turned it off sooner 3 When you are ready set the tape deck to record DONE Sie Ni tg NN RECORD OUT D A FM AM cD VOLUME BECA SOURCETO RECORD VIDEO VIDEO Tare MUTE VOLUME RECORD OUT v S December 20 2001 27 Fine tuning your system Figure 32 Treble and bass controls Figure 33 AM FM ANTENNA SIGNAL display 28 In most situations you only need to follow the speaker placement guidelines see Setting Up on pages 6 7 for your system to provide excellent sound quality You do not need to adjust tone settings for changes in volume since Bose patented integrated signal process ing provides a natural tonal balance over the full range of volume settings If desired you can further fine tune your system as described here Adjusting speaker controls The Lifestyle 40 music system treble and bass controls are located on the Acoustimass module Figure 32
35. ess the PLAY LIST button before pressing the MENU button to select the CD OPTIONS menu Then select one of the following play list modes using the REPEAT and RANDOM buttons When you are through press DONE to exit Play list mode Press What it does Random list RANDOM DISC or RANDOM ALL Plays all selections in the PLAY LIST once in random order Repeat list REPEAT DISC or REPEAT ALL Repeats PLAY LIST Repeat track list REPEAT TRACK Repeats selected PLAY LIST item Repeat random list REPEAT DISC or REPEAT ALL Plays and repeats all selections in the then RANDOM DISC or RANDOM ALL PLAY LIST in random order Note f you select random and repeat modes that cannot be combined REPEAT TRACK and RANDOM DISC for example the system accepts the most recently entered choice December 20 2001 AM189858_03_V pdf Figure 29 Starting to build the CD play list AM189858 03 V pdf Programming a CD play list Using the Lifestyle system s programming feature you can create your own CD play list of up to 50 tracks including repeats from the loaded discs You can create or edit a CD play list even while listening to another source However you can t edit the play list while the list is playing To create or edit a CD play list press the MENU button and select CD OPTIONS Note f you have more than one Personal music center only one user can edit the play list at a time To create a CD play list 1 Press EDIT PLAY LIST
36. fails Replace the batteries with 4 AAA or IEC ROS 1 5V alkaline batteries matching the and symbols on the batteries with the and markings inside the compartment and on the back label See Setting up the Personal music center on page 13 for battery installation instruc tions 36 December 20 2001 AM 189858 03 V pdf Cleaning the system Figure 44 Entering the WIPE SCREEN display AM189858_03_V pdf The only maintenance your system may need is periodic cleaning and replacing the Personal music center batteries For information on replacing the batteries see page 13 CAUTION Do not use any spray cleaners near the system Do not use any solvents chemicals or cleaning solutions containing alcohol ammonia or abrasives CAUTION Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings of the system If liquids accidently get into any system component turn the system off and allow it to air dry Then turn it on again If you notice any problems with its functioning tur n it off and contact Bose Customer Service Cleaning the Personal music center You can use an ammonia free window cleaner on a soft cloth to clean the music center including the display screen See the cautions at the top of the page Before you start cleaning the display press the MENU button until you select WIPE SCREEN You can use this option to disable the display buttons for up to 20 seconds while you wipe the screen When you are ready to wipe the
37. g 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 Ground 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 December 20 2001 Antenna grounding Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 Antenna lead in wire Ground clamp Antenna discharge unit NEC Section 810 20 Grounding conductors NEC Section 810 21 Electric service equipment Ground clamps 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 pro
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39. hin a few feet of the multi room interface 2 Slide open the battery compartment on the back of the Personal music center Figure 14 3 Insert 4 AAA or IEC RO3 1 5V batteries or the equivalent as shown Match the and symbols on the batteries with the and markings inside the compartment 4 Slide the battery compartment cover back into place 5 Turn the Personal music center over and touch the screen to wake it up if it appears blank Press ON OFF FM or any other source button to turn the system on If the Personal music center continuously displays NO RESPONSE you need to try to establish its link with the multi room interface again Hold the Personal music center close to the multi room interface Press and hold MUTE for about 5 seconds until you hear a beep and then release After about 10 seconds the music center should beep twice to confirm that the link is established Battery compartment cover 4 AAA batteries a Install batteries b Turn over and wake up display Note Replace the batteries when the LOW BATTERY message first appears See Replac ing batteries on page 36 Alkaline batteries aie recommended December 20 2001 13 Turning on the system You are ready to enjoy your new Lifestyle system Your Personal music center places complete control of the system operations in your hands The center is portable communi cating with the rest of the system through a two way radio frequency
40. igure 8 Dual voltage Acoustimass module voltage selector switch settings Figure 9 The AC power pack model PS71 shown 10 Connecting the Acoustimass module power mains cord CAUTION If you have a dual voltage system make sure the voltage selector switch on the Acoustimass module is set correctly 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 8 Use 115V for North America 230V for Europe and Australia In Europe use the adapter plug provided If you are in doubt contact your local electric utility for the appropriate voltage setting Note Do not plug the AC power cord into a power outlet until all component connections are complete 2 Plug the small end of the power mains cord into the Acoustimass module AC power jack 230 V 115V Connecting the multi room interface power pack The multi room interface comes with either a 100V 120V 230V or 240V power pack See Figures 1 and 9 Dual voltage models include both the PS71 and PS72 power packs CAUTION Be sure to use the correct Bose power pack for your area Using the wrong one may damage your power pack or your system Model PS71 120V in North America Model PS72 230V in Europe Model PS73 100V in Japan Model PS74 230V in UK or Singapore Model PS77 240V in Australia e a US Note Do not plug the p
41. itional CD changer To use one of these components connect its audio outputs to the interface AUX jacks matching the red plug to R right and black or white plug to L left See Figure 10 Turntable To connect a turntable you need a phono preamplifier with RIAA equalization You can order the appropriate model PN 252603 from Bose Customer Service See the inside back cover for locations and phone numbers Connect the audio outputs of the phono preamplifier to the interface AUX jacks matching the red plug to R right and black or white plug to L left d Note The Lifestyle 40 music system cannot turn a connected component on or off 6 AUDIO INPUT Sraupo OUTPUT r ANTENNA ES p AUX VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TAPEIN II OUT oon LOCATE MUSIC CENTER 0 BOSE CD Outputs Inputs Other DVD and or DVD and or a component laserdisc laserdisc di December 20 2001 11 Connecting the antennas The rear panel of your multi room interface provides connections for the supplied AM and FM antennas Figure 11 Untie and straighten the bundled wires on each antenna Antennas provide better reception when their wires are fully extended Figure 11 Coaxial 75Q AM antenna FM antenna jack jack The antenna connections AUDIO INPUT ALDIS OUTPUT RECORD RO AUX VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TAPEIN I OUT MM FOME X ae 7 S See LOCATE TA i b te MUSIC V AKS CENTER e DATA ROOMC ROOMD FM antenna connections 1
42. lect the AM or FM source Press the MENU button once to access the PRESETS menu Figure 22 Select an unused preset number and then a station using the arrow buttons Stations can Selecting a station for a preset Figure 23 After setting a station as preset 3 20 also be selected using SEEK or the KEYPAD Any preset number not used flashes on the display 4 Press the STORE button to set the selected station to a selected preset number To confirm a stored preset the music center displays the station frequency and a CLEAR button Figure 23 The CLEAR button appears whenever you select a stored preset giving you the option of erasing the setting KEYPAD DONE fae STEREO Qty a PRESET lt gt STORE l AN Z PRESETS i130 iic PRESETS PRESET dc amp Erasing a preset station To erase a preset station press MENU once to access the PRESETS menu Select the preset number you want to erase and press CLEAR Managing your preset stations Using the PRESETS MENU makes it easier to organize your preset stations and store a specific station in a specific preset location Here are some tips e Since any station can be assigned to more than one preset number you can reserve a group of preset numbers for each household member to allow for different preferences You can reserve different number groups for different types of stations For easy reference you m
43. location and orientation of the AM and FM antennas See FM antenna connections and AM antenna connections on page 12 for proper antenna installation See Optimizing AM FM radio reception on page 28 for help with antenna adjustment Turning the system on and choosing the radio Press FM or AM to turn your system on to the most recently selected FM or AM station If the System is already on use the FM or AM button to select either of these sources Setting radio channel spacing On some multi room interfaces the AM and FM channel spacing can be set for North America US 10 kHz for AM and 200 kHz for FM or Europe EU 9 kHz for AM and 50 kHz for FM Select the channel spacing most appropriate for your area To change between US and EU channel spacing press and hold the SOURCE button for two Seconds Press either arrow button until tunr appears Using the arrow buttons select US or EU Press DONE to exit Selecting FM or AM Press the FM or AM SOURCE button to turn on the radio band desired Select a station by tuning manually seeking a strong station or selecting a preset station Manually tuning a radio station To manually tune a radio station press the J decrease or L increase arrow button on either side of the frequency display to change the frequency in small steps Figure 20 Or press the KEYPAD button until the indicator arrow points toward TUNE Then use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the station
44. loudspeakers The other elements of the Lifestyle 40 music system are designed to be hidden from view The elegant Lifestyle CD changer designed to give you flexibility in where it is placed The hideaway powered Acoustimass module that delivers the rich full lifelike bass The Bose multi room interface including a built in AM FM tuner inputs for two video Sources an auxiliary source and tape deck In addition it has four independent audio outputs that allow you to enjoy Bose sound throughout your home These and numerous other innovations bring you the Lifestyle 40 system offering superb sound elegance and simplicity for music and home entertainment Please take the time to read this owner s guide carefully It will help you set up and operate your Lifestyle system and enjoy all its advanced features Please save the owner s guide for future reference December 20 2001 AM 189858 03 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 40 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 40 music system contains the parts identified in Figure 1 D Note Find the serial numbers on the bottom panels of the Personal music center multi Figure 1
45. n to using the PRESETS menu you can set presets directly from the KEYPAD buttons See pages 19 20 WIPE SCREEN Select this option when you need to wipe the display to clean off fingerprints etc WIPE SCREEN allows you 20 seconds to clean the display without affecting the system operations See Cleaning the Personal music center on page 37 CD OPTIONS Select this option to create and edit a CD play list even if you are listening to another source If you are in CD mode you can also select random and repeat play See Using the CD OPTIONS menu on pages 24 26 2 Note The next space in the MENU list is reserved for a feature of home theater systems RECORD OUT Use this option to select which source is directed to the RECORD OUT line out jacks allowing you to listen to one source while recording another See Using a tape recorder with your system on page 27 SIGNAL LEVELS The SIGNAL LEVELS option allows you to read the received signal strength of AM and FM radio stations It also allows you to equalize the volume levels of externally connected components See Optimizing AM FM radio reception on page 28 or Equalizing the volume levels of external sources on page 29 AM 189858 03 V pdf December 20 2001 17 Listening to the radio Figure 20 Tuning the radio from the FM source display 18 Your Lifestyle music system has a built in AM FM radio Good AM FM radio reception depends on the
46. ndicator B is displayed Press a different source button such as CD to listen to a CD in room B Again adjust the volume to the desired level 4 Press the ROOM button again and notice that the room indicator A is displayed You are controlling room A once again and the display indicates that the VIDEO 1 source is on Setting up a shared source Now let s say the system is already on and you want to play the FM radio in rooms A and B 1 Wake up the Personal music center 2 Press the ROOM button until the room indicator A is displayed Press the FM source button and adjust the volume to the desired level for room A 3 Press the ROOM button again to select room B Press the FM source button and adjust the volume to the desired level for room B Now the indicators A B are displayed 4 Press the ROOM button again The indicators A B appear on the display indicating that you can control these two rooms together Any button command given now SOURCE VOLUME MUTE ON OFF SLEEP is applied to both rooms Note Remember that there are limits to using different sources in different rooms With one tuner the system cannot play one radio station in one room and another radio station in another Similarly with one CD changer the system cannot play two different CDs at the same time Controlling two or more rooms together There are two ways to gain control of two or more rooms e Setup a shared source in two or more rooms and
47. ngs are displayed while being adjusted e f the volume was above 80 when the system was turned off it will turn on at 80 to prevent surprising you with an extremely high volume Muting your system Press the MUTE button to silence the system MUTE flashes on the display when the system is muted e Press MUTE again or VOLUME A to restore volume to the muted speakers Using the sleep timer 1 Press the SLEEP button to access the sleep timer for automatic shutoff The display flashes a sleep time of 30 minutes or the most recent sleep time setting Figure 17 The SLEEP indicator is also flashing 2 Use the arrow buttons to set the sleep timer to 1 to 99 minutes 3 Press the START button to start the counter The START button disappears and a CLEAR button appears at the bottom of the display Before pressing START The SLEEP indicator flashes Set time with arrow buttons SLEEP DONE at OS J S000 MUTE i i VOLUME v START Press START to begin countdown After pressing START SLEEP a ouem VOLUME v CLEAR The CLEAR button is shown and the START button disappears While the sleep timer is running you can Press CLEAR to cancel the timer e Press DONE to exit from the SLEEP display e Press SLEEP again to view the time remaining The selected SLEEP time is remembered by the music center The next time SLEEP is selected the display shows the
48. nual if necessary To begin make sure the component is turned on and a tape CD DVD laserdisc etc is loaded If an external component sounds significantly louder or softer than other sources see Equalizing the volume levels of external sources on page 29 Note The Lifestyle 40 music system cannot turn a connected component on or off Turning the system on and selecting the component Press VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 AUX or TAPE on your Personal music center to select the desired component This turns your system on and selects the component connected to that input If the system is already on this button selects the component The appropriate display indicator appears when the system is on and the component is selected CAUTION 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 Using a tape recorder with your system If you are listening to any source except TAPE the output signal of that source is directed to the RECORD OUT jacks Note The ROOM outputs of the Lifestyle 40 system are designated by the letters A through D In a multi room system the source that is playing in the room designated by the letter closest to the begining of the alphabet is sent to the RECORD OUT jacks You may also specify a source to be directed to the RECORD OUT jacks even if you are not list
49. o connect all of your components see your dealer or call Bose Customer Service CD changer Select a convenient location for the CD changer 1 Place the CD changer on a level surface Allow enough room to lift the door 2 Place the CD changer close enough to the multi room interface to allow for a cable length of 6 feet 2 m December 20 2001 Connecting your system A Figure 6 Speaker cable connection to the Jewel Cube speaker Once you have selected locations for your speakers CD changer and interface connect the system CAUTION Make sure all components are unplugged fiom the power outlet before you begin hooking up the system Connecting the J ewel Cube speakers to the Acoustimass module 1 Insert the connector of each speaker cable fully into the jack on the rear of each speaker Figure 6 Match the ridge of the connector to the notch at the top of the jack 2 Connect each 20 foot 6 1 m cable to the corresponding left or right green jack on the Acoustimass module Speaker cables have green connectors at one end with L left and R right molded into the connectors To lengthen the cable connect speaker wire with male phono RCA plugs on each end to your supplied speaker cable Use a female to female adapter barrel connector Or splice in 18 gauge 75 mm or thicker cord connecting to and to To purchase extension wire see your dealer electronics store or call Bose Cus
50. of the display Figure 37 3 Press either lower arrow key to select 4 Yes 4 To return the SOURCE buttons to normal operation select No lt DONE A c VOLUME S SE AYDO MUTE lt ri D VOLUME Y M SOURCE buttons are removed following certain operations Press SOURCE to access them again Y SOURCE buttons remain as you last set them with the SOURCE button except for when the system is off Forcing the KEYPAD buttons to stay on Normally the numerical keypad buttons are automatically removed from the display following certain operations You can change the behavior of these buttons so that they remain in the state you last set them on or off screen using the KEYPAD button 1 Press and hold the SOURCE button until Led appears 2 Press either upper arrow key until you see STAY and the KEYPAD button appears in the upper right region of the display Figure 38 3 Press either lower arrow key to select H Yes 4 To return the KEYPAD to normal operation select m No DONE A c i QO VOLUME um J St RJO pc MENU CJ m gt VOLUME v m KEYPAD buttons are removed following certain operations Press KEYPAD to access them again KEYPAD buttons remain as you last set them with the KEYPAD button December 20 2001 AM 189858 03 V pdf Figure 39 Fade control display AM189858 03 V pdf Adjusting the display fade time The fade control display allows yo
51. of the location where you want to insert a new CD selection The ITEM number should not be flashing Press INSERT Figure 30 The ITEM number begins flashing to indicate that the item you were viewing was moved up one item number leaving your selected ITEM number available Select a DISC and TRACK number and press STORE To delete a track from the play list 1 2 ES n Press EDIT PLAY LIST Select the number of the item you want to delete and press CLEAR Figure 30 The TRACK and DISC numbers change to dashes The location is cleared and all items after this one are moved down one item number To delete other items repeat step 2 Otherwise press DONE to exit CLEAR DONE GA uoa ITEM VOLUME 2 LIS MUTE CD OPTIONS J MENU DISC VOLUME v H CLEAR INSERT TRACK L Press to remove Press to remove Press to insert item from list entire list item into list To erase the entire CD play list 1 2 From the CD OPTIONS menu press CLEAR LIST Press YES to confirm December 20 2001 AM 189858 03 V pdf Using the system with external components Figure 31 The RECORD OUT MENU display AM189858 03 V pdf Follow the instructions on page 11 for connecting components Turn on your component directly or by using its remote control Press VOLUME A or V on your Personal music center to raise or lower the volume Control all other functions at the source referring to its owner s ma
52. only used features of the three built in sources FM AM CD The lt 4 or gt arrow symbol to the left or right of the KEYPAD button indicates whether you are using the keypad for presets or tuning in FM or AM mode or selecting disc or track in CD mode Use the KEYPAD button to show or hide the keypad buttons and select PRESET or TUNE or DISC or TRACK Using the current status display The center of the touchscreen displays information about the current status of the system The top of the status area indicates which source is selected or if the power is off The next three lines let you set tuner or CD functions using the lt or gt arrow buttons to adjust the settings The center area also includes indication of CD modes such as RANDOM and REPEAT or if the SLEEP function is on December 20 2001 AM189858_03_V pdf Using the MENU items The menu items are selected by pressing the MENU button to step through the list until the function you want is displayed Menu items are available in the list if they are applicable to the current state of the system You can exit from any menu item by pressing DONE or ON OFF or pressing MENU until you return to the main screen Figure 19 i pora REYPA E Selecting MENU items one at p F H Dora S a time if OFF ITEARO i M Vel uME 4 d 90 kn lt J B 19 gt SLEEP HUTE MENU items display area PRESETS You can preset a maximum of 25 FM and 25 AM radio stations In additio
53. ower pack into a power outlet until you complete all component connections 1 Firmly insert the small connector on the end of the power pack cable into the AC power jack on the back of the multi room interface 2 Make sure that the power pack reaches an AC mains outlet December 20 2001 AM 189858 03 V pdf Connecting external components Figure 10 Connecting external components AM189858_03_V pdf Use standard RCA audio cables to connect other components to your Lifestyle system s multi room interface matching the red connector to R right and white or black connector to L left You can use a Y adapter available at electronics stores to connect a mono source However the left and right speakers then play the same monaural sound Video components To play video sound through your Lifestyle music system connect the R and L fixed audio outputs of your stereo VCR stereo TV or DVD player to the interface VIDEO 1 or 2 jacks See Figure 10 You can use a Y adapter available at electronics stores to connect a mono source However the left and right speakers then play the same monaural sound Tape deck To use an external tape recorder analog audio cassette analog open reel digital audio tape or Digital Compact Cassette connect the inputs REC of the tape deck to the interface RECORD OUT jacks Connect the outputs PLAY from the tape deck to the interface TAPE IN jacks See Figure 10 Laserdisc player or add
54. per 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 AM 189858 03 V pdf Where to find For your records AM189858 03 V pdf I egeo T 4 Before you begin o d ERE ente rein edie rented ree pee eee 4 Unpacking the carton i iet tete e iet recepta cobre e tetas 5 Selecting the locations for your Lifestyle 40 music system seeesseses 6 Connecting your system icai meh ded dud Lame e Part e i p da 8 Connecting external components sssseessseeeeeeeeeneeen nennen nnne nnns 11 Connecting the aritenrias reist epe tete Riot ae o diete herd idee R a 12 Completing connections and turning on the Acoustimass module 13 Setting up the Personal music center sesessssseeeeeeee een 13 Operating Your Lifestyle 40 Music System sesssssssseeeeeeneneen nene 14 Turning on the System icio ett cn te EH eoe area D Ree 14 Using the Personal music center display eseeeenennenn 16 listening tothe radio 7 tete prece divine test vient te reir emen 18 Listening to compact discs iere pde den e ee EC REED Pee RR Ret 21 Using the system with external components esesseseeeeneeenneneennnnn 27 Firnie t ning yoUr Systeri i e cere ri
55. pment Adjust antenna position to reduce interference Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure Reduce the output level from any external components connected to the CD changer Check the connections Make sure the component is turned on Refer to the component owner s manual Calibrate the display screen When you can only initiate a function by pressing the button too far off center then a display screen calibration may be necessary Calibrating the display screen aligns the button icon with the appropriate area of the screen 1 Press and hold the source display area top center until CAL appears 2 Press the SOURCE button as close to its center as possible The KEYPAD button appears 3 Press the KEYPAD button as close to its center as possible A small round button appears at the bottom right of the screen 4 Press the small round button as close to its center as possible to exit the calibration function with a newly calibrated screen Contact Customer Service for assistance The Bose Lifestyle 40 music system is covered by a limited 1 year transferable warranty Details of the warranty 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
56. pool or any where else that water or moisture are present Clean only with a dry cloth and as directed by Bose Corporation Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with 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 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that pro duce heat 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 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 Only use attachments accessories speci fied by the manufacturer
57. rsonal music center multi room interface CD changer and the Acoustimass module Personal music center serial number Multi room interface serial number CD changer 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 3 Before you begin Thank you for purchasing the Bose Lifestyle 40 music system Years of research lie behind this complete audio home entertainment system the most advanced compact music system available from Bose Technological innovations that make the Lifestyle 40 music system unique include the Bose Personal music center which places all system operations in the palm of your hand and tiny Jewel Cube speakers so small they virtually disappear The Personal music center is a clear departure from convention it s interactive sending out and receiving signals from the system so you can control all the advanced features as you move about your home Communicating through its two way radio frequency link the Personal music center keeps you informed of the system s status facilitating full control of its operations The Bose Jewel Cube speakers are also far from conventional Proprietary technologies ensure that these tiny speakers not only fill a room with sound but also reproduce sound more accurately than traditionally designed
58. screen press START to begin the countdown This enables you to clean the touchscreen without affecting system operation The system beeps during the last five seconds to warn you that time is running out ON A OFF VOLUME cu cr SLEEP MUTE v ee VOLUME MENU WIPE SCREEN sig DISABLE KEYS TO ALLOW CLEANING START DONE Cleaning the CD changer Use only a soft cloth to clean the outside of the CD changer See the cautions at the top of the page Cleaning the speakers and Acoustimass module Clean the surface of your speakers with a soft damp cloth You can use an ammonia free window cleaner on a soft cloth to maintain the finish See the cautions at the top of the page The speaker grille panels require no special care although you may vacuum them carefully with a soft bristled attachment if necessary December 20 2001 37 Troubleshooting Problem System does not function at all No sound Personal music center control is inconsistent shows a NO RESPONSE message or does not work CD does not play 38 What to do e Make sure the power connector is inserted securely into the multi room interface the power cord is inserted securely into the Acoustimass module and the power pack and power cord are plugged fully into operating AC wall outlets Be sure to select a source CD AM FM etc Unplug the multi room interface power pack for a few seconds then reconne
59. select them together using the ROOM button See Setting up a shared source above e Control all connected rooms together using the HOUSE button See Using the HOUSE button on page 35 Returning to single room control After you have gained control of multiple rooms using the ROOM button you can use the ROOM button again to gain control of a single room Press ROOM until the room you want is displayed A BJ C or D Control that room as desired December 20 2001 AM 189858 03 V pdf Using the HOUSE button The HOUSE button lets you control all connected rooms as if they were one When you press the HOUSE button an empty box indicator is displayed for each connected room Any button pressed after that any source button VOLUME MUTE or SLEEP affects every room When you are done listening you can press OFF to turn off the entire system d Note if you do not press any additional buttons after pressing HOUSE pressing HOUSE again cancels HOUSE mode Press the HOUSE button before each command to apply that command to all rooms Press To do this HOUSE then a source Play the selected source in all connected rooms HOUSE then VOLUME A V Adjust the volume up or down by the same amount in all rooms that are on or all connected rooms if they are all off The system remembers the differences among the original room volume settings HOUSE then MUTE Silence all connected rooms that are on even if any were previously mute
60. suant 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 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than the one to which the receiver is connected 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 touchin
61. terface e Check to see if the PLAY button symbol in the display is flashing Make sure the magazine is properly inserted Check to see if there is a disc in the magazine label side up Display shows a flashing number for a disc that is label side down or cannot be read Display shows noCd if no discs are loaded e Eject the magazine and try loading the CD again Check for dirt or dust on the CD Clean the CD if necessary The disc may be defective Try another disc Make sure the disc is not a DVD The CD changer cannot play a DVD disc e If the display shows Plug in cd check that the CD changer is properly connected e Ifthe display message Err appears there is a mechanical error Call Bose Customer Service see inside back cover for listings December 20 2001 AM 189858 03 V pdf Problem Radio does not work FM sound is distorted Sound is distorted No tape CD VCR or TV sound A display button does not activate its function when pressed on center Warranty period Customer Service AM189858_03_V pdf What to do e Make sure antennas are connected properly Position the AM antenna as far away from the multi room interface as possible at least 20 inches away Adjust antenna position to improve reception Use SIGNAL LEVELS MENU to determine best reception You may be in an area of weak signal coverage AM antenna must be upright Move antennas farther from TV or other electronic equi
62. tomer Service December 20 2001 AM189858_03_V pdf Figure 7 Speakers CD changer and multi room interface connec tions AM189858_03_V pdf Connecting the Acoustimass module to the multi room interface Connect the module to the interface with the audio input cable Figure 7 1 Insert the right angle multi pin connector on the audio input cable into the AUDIO INPUT jack on the module Align the connector at the angle shown in Figure 7 2 Plug the small black multi pin connector flat side facing up into the jack marked ROOM A PRIMARY on the back of the interface Note Be sure that each connector is inserted completely into each jack For information on connecting multi room systems see Connecting additional rooms on page 32 Connecting the CD changer to the multi room interface Connect the CD changer to the interface with the CD changer cable Figure 7 1 Plug a blue multi pin connector flat side facing up into the jack marked BOSE CD on the back of the interface 2 Plug the other blue multi pin connector flat side facing left into the jack marked BOSE CD on the back of the CD changer Note Be sure that each connector is inserted completely into each jack Right speaker Left speaker Right angle connector into AUDIO INPUT Blue connectors from BOSE CD to BOSE CD Multi pin AC Audio input cable connector power into pack ROOM A Power jack December 20 2001 9 F
63. ton If you press STOP W the disc number total play time and number of tracks appear briefly on the display To skip to other tracks To skip to the next track press the TRACK forward button To skip to the previous track press the TRACK backward lt button Pressing TRACK lt while playing a CD skips you to the beginning of the track in play To play another disc Press the DISC forward gt or backward lt j button This skips you to the next or previous disc in the changer and starts playing the CD The message CHANGING is displayed until play begins Empty disc changer slots are automatically skipped December 20 2001 AM 189858 03 V pdf To scana disc Press and hold the scan forward gt or backward lt button these are the ones to the left and right of the play time display Scanning back or forward stops at the first or last track of the disc You can scan a CD while it is paused To add a track to the play list Skip to the track you want to add to the play list Press and hold the TRACK number display area The current track number is stored in the next available location in the CD play list To omit a track from normal play Select the TRACK number then press and hold the OMIT TRACK button You can omit up to 15 tracks and you can omit a track while it is playing Omitted tracks are not played during normal repeat or random play modes You can skip to an omitted track using the TRACK forward or backward
64. u to adjust the length of time the music center display stays on after your last button press before it fades To adjust this time 1 Press and hold the SOURCE button until Lcd appears 2 Press either upper arrow key until you see FAdE on the display Figure 39 3 Press either lower arrow key to select a number between 15 and 15 initial setting 0 This is the number of seconds that is added or subtracted from the display fade time A positive number keeps the display on longer than the initial setting A negative number allows the display to fade sooner than the initital setting 4 Press DONE to exit this mode O ele Q FHdEDC MUTE lt T pr VOLUME v December 20 2001 31 Connecting additional rooms J Figure 40 ROOM jacks on the multi room interface 32 Follow the placement guidelines for the Bose powered speakers that you plan to connect Then review your plan for how to connect these speakers to the multi room interface in your primary room If you have questions or need extension cables to complete the connections call Bose Customer Service at the numbers listed on the back inside cover of this owner s guide CAUTION Make sure all components are unplugged fiom the power outlet before you begin hooking up additional speakers Connect the audio input cable from your additional powered speakers to the selected ROOM jack on the back of the multi room interface 1 Plug the small bla
65. y to use a splitter that filters the signal to prevent any re emissions of the TV spectrum through the system 12 December 20 2001 AM189858_03_V pdf Completing connections and turning on the Acoustimass module Figure 13 Turning on the Acoustimass module 1 Plug the Acoustimass module power cord into an AC power mains outlet 2 Plug the multi room interface power pack into an AC power mains outlet 3 When you have checked all connections be sure to turn the Acoustimass module power switch on Figure 13 It is not necessary to turn the module off after each use The system turns on and off automatically as it receives a signal from the Personal music center Turn the system off using the Personal music center Note Your speakers will not operate unless you complete all cable and power connections before turning on the system CAUTION Be sure the three shipping screws on the bottom of the CD changer have been removed before turning on the system Setting up the Personal music center d Figure 14 Installing batteries and waking up the display for the first time d AM189858_03_V pdf Set up the Personal music center after the rest of the system is connected plugged in and the Acoustimass module has been turned on Note When batteries are first installed in the Personal music center it sets up a radio frequency link with the closest multi r oom interface 1 Hold the Personal music center wit
66. ys to adjust the signal level settings GAIN of the connected sources until you get the same volumes The adjustment range is from 15 to 15 A FM AM cp VOLUME VIDEO VIDEO TAPE MUTE GAIN lt 4 MENU C VOLUME v SIGNAL LEVELS HLX Adjusting LCD contrast You can adjust the contrast of the display Press and hold the SOURCE button until Led appears Use the lower arrow buttons to change the contrast level A MUTE L VOLUME CONTRAST v Adjusting the Personal music center beep You can adjust the loudness of the beep made when pressing the display buttons Press and hold the SOURCE button until Lcd appears Use the upper arrow buttons to select the bEEP display Use the arrow buttons to select between Lo HI and off A MUTE VOLUME v December 20 2001 29 Figure 37 Selecting the display mode of the SOURCE buttons Figure 38 Selecting the display mode of the KEYPAD buttons 30 Forcing the SOURCE buttons to stay on Normally the SOURCE buttons are automatically removed from the display following certain operations You can change the behavior of these buttons so that they remain in the state you last set them on or off screen using the SOURCE button 1 Press and hold the SOURCE button until Lcd appears 2 Press either upper arrow key until you see STAY and the SOURCE button appears in the upper left region

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