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Bose 25 Series II Stereo System User Manual

1. and See page 17 e Operate the remote control closer to the music center e Move the remote or the music center a few feet to avoid an area of dead spots See note on page 19 e Make sure the audio input cable is firmly seated uncoiled and extended as much as possible e Make sure the remote control and music center house codes match Follow steps 4 8 on page 32 to match the house code settings e Change the house code setting to prevent signals from conflicting with another nearby Lifestyle system See page 32 for instructions on setting the house code e Make sure antennas are connected properly e Move AM antenna at least 20 inches 50 cm from the music center e Adjust antenna position to improve reception e AM antenna must be upright e Move antennas farther from TV or other electronic equipment e You may be in an area of weak signal coverage 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 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 box for a disc that is label side down or cannot be read Eject the magazine and try loading the CD again There may be dirt or dust on the CD Clean the CD See Figure 33 on page 33 The disc may be defective Try another disc e A display message E01 indicates a mechanical error Unplug t
2. play operations change to STOP after 24 hours If you want to leave the music center playing unattended for longer than 24 hours you can use the radio Figure 24 The music center display provides the following information about the CD changer functions Display of CD playing in zone 1 see sample display in Figure 24 Disc 3 track 8 2 minutes and e Which CD is playing paused or stopped or NONE if no disc is installed 45 seconds played 6 CDs are i loaded and random play for all How much time the current CD has played discs is selected e Which track is playing am Tek f RANDOM ALL DISCS or RANDOM one disc is selected RANDOM ALL DISCS ul LI e Which slots have been scanned and have discs loaded Numbers in boxes represent discs in slots Empty boxes indicate disc slots that have not yet been scanned by the music center Blank spaces indicate empty slots or discs that cannot be loaded Aflashing box indicates the disc is upside down or cannot be read 26 October 29 2001 AM 196575 05 V pdf Listening to the radio Figure 25 FM display showing a preset station ZONE1 PRESET FM STEREO VI ai AM196575_05_V pdf Turning the system on and choosing the radio Press the AM FM key on the remote or the music center to turn your music system on to the most recently heard AM or FM station The system turns on in SURROUND mode Select anothe
3. The system controls Function Remote control Music center VIDEO 1 Selects a video sound source connected to the VIDEO 1 inputs and turns the system on See page 22 VIDEO 2 Selects a video sound source connected to the VIDEO 2 inputs and turns the system on AUX Selects the DVD player or other component connected to the AUX inputs and turns the system on Selects digital audio if present CD Selects the built in CD changer and turns the system on AM FM Selects the radio and turns the system on to the previously selected station When the radio is on switches between AM and FM TAPE Selects a tape deck or other component connected to the TAPE inputs and turns the system on GU GG CD ICD SOURCE SELECT Turns the system on to the previously selected sound source When on changes the source in this sequence CD FM AM VIDEO 1 SOURCE VIDEO 2 AUX TAPE CD SELECT E STOP Stops the CD player After 20 minutes the system shuts off m I PAUSE Pauses play of the CD After a 20 minute pause changes to STOP n gt II gt PLAY Begins play of the CD gt l RANDOM or SKIP plus SKIP gt In CD mode begins random play of all tracks on all discs Pressed again begins random play of tracks on the ___ _____ current disc Pressed again cancels random play Cen k4 SKIP Selects the previous CD track or the previous preset radio station lt Held down initiates backward scan CD or
4. 13 15 22 24 ANTENNA 16 antenna 5 16 34 35 36 audio cable 12 13 AUDIO INPUT 10 34 audio input cable 5 8 10 34 audio tapes 8 Australia 5 11 36 AUX 12 13 20 22 28 30 36 barrel connector 9 BASS 29 batteries 2 5 17 33 35 c cable 5 12 14 34 35 cable box 4 22 cable radio 16 cable TV 12 16 Canada 5 11 36 CD 8 12 18 20 23 28 30 33 36 CD changer 4 20 24 26 CD magazine 5 20 24 25 33 center speaker 6 10 23 34 channel spacing 17 19 chimes 21 23 cleaning 33 coaxial cable 12 14 components 11 15 28 34 35 connections 9 11 15 16 34 35 controls 2 8 13 14 19 21 29 36 cube speakers 4 6 9 36 customer service 6 9 35 D damage 5 24 35 dead spots 19 35 decoder 4 12 digital audio input 24 audio source 4 24 bitstreams 22 24 signal processing 22 sound 4 24 display 12 15 18 24 28 31 32 34 35 AM196575 05 V pdf distorted 35 Dolby Digital 4 12 22 24 Dolby Surround 4 24 DTS 4 24 DTV 12 24 dual voltage 5 11 17 36 DVD 4 8 12 14 24 28 Digital Dynamic Range compression 4 21 23 E E01 35 EJECT 33 eject 25 encoded 12 24 enhanced mode 22 23 28 ERASE 27 33 34 error 35 EU 17 Europe 5 11 17 36 expanded stereo 13 14 external antenna 16 F 5 1 4 22 5 speaker 21 24 26 28 34 factory preset 11 17 female to female adapter 9 finish 36 five channel 4 22 fixed 12 14 FM 750 EXTERNAL antenna 16 FM
5. Right front Center Left front speaker speaker speaker Right _ Left surround Right angle surround speaker connector speaker into AUDIO EE wur zm 3 AUDI R3 OUTPUTS TO CUBE SPEAKERS Au d io AC power jack To digital signal C Duw Source er Multi pin connector into SPEAKER ZONE 1 AC power pack October 29 2001 AM 196575 05 V pdf Figure 7 Dual voltage Acoustimass module voltage selector switch settings Connecting the Acoustimass module power mains cord 1 On a dual voltage system the voltage selector switch is preset at the factory to be correct for your area Check to be sure it is set for the proper voltage Figure 7 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 230 V 115V A 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 d Note Do not plug the AC power cord into a power outlet until all component connections Figure 8 The AC power pack model PS71 shown AM196575_05_V pdf are complete Connecting the music center AC mains power pack The Lifestyle music center comes with a 120
6. red 12 15 remote control 5 17 19 21 28 30 32 34 36 room acoustics 29 rubber feet 5 6 8 sS safety 2 SAP 13 14 satellite 4 12 seek 27 SERIAL DATA 36 serial number 3 5 signal processing technology 29 signal splitter 16 simulated surround 23 SKIP 20 26 27 slot 8 24 sound level 4 sound source 4 8 12 14 18 28 30 SOURCE SELECT 20 26 28 source select 31 speaker cable 5 6 8 9 35 speaker connections 10 speaker mode 19 27 speaker placement 6 7 29 SPEAKER ZONE 10 28 30 34 36 special effect 4 22 special features 23 spill 33 splice 9 sprays 33 stability 6 8 standard mode 28 station frequency 18 STEREO 21 23 26 28 35 stereo 4 12 14 stereo cable 5 12 STEREO CENTER 21 23 26 28 34 STOP 20 26 27 Stop 18 STORE 27 32 33 34 SURROUND 21 23 24 26 28 34 surround 4 5 7 9 10 12 24 34 surround speaker 5 10 23 24 surround encoded 24 switches 17 27 30 32 T 3 chimes 21 23 38 3 speaker 21 26 28 34 2 chimes 21 23 2 speaker 21 22 26 28 220V 36 230V 11 17 36 240V 11 36 TAPE 15 20 23 28 30 36 tape deck 15 20 28 TAPE jacks 28 tapes 8 Test CD 5 18 three chimes 21 23 tone settings 29 TREBLE 29 Troubleshooting 34 TUNE 19 26 27 tuner 20 30 TUNING 27 tuning 6 27 29 turntable 15 TV 4 6 8 12 16 34 35 two chimes 21 23 two channel 22 U UK Singapore 5 unpack 5 US 17 USA Canada 5 17 36 v variable 1
7. ANTENNA 16 FM antenna 5 16 36 front speaker 5 6 8 10 34 H handling CDs 33 headphones 28 34 home theater 6 13 12 house code 17 18 19 30 32 35 I IEC R6 17 input 12 15 36 interference 8 35 internal external 13 14 international use 11 L laserdisc 12 14 34 Lifestyle system CD 5 line level outputs 12 M magazine 24 25 34 35 magnetic 6 8 male phono plugs 9 manual tuning 27 October 29 2001 mega bass 13 14 moisture 2 mono 4 12 15 23 mounting brackets 36 movie soundtracks 22 28 MPEG 2 4 24 multi pin connector 10 34 music center 2 5 8 12 15 16 18 21 25 28 30 36 music center door 18 MUTE 20 34 mute 18 MUTE ALL 20 N NEXT DISC 20 26 NONE 26 North America 11 17 o 1 chime 21 23 115 230V 36 115V 11 120V 11 17 36 ON OFF 31 34 one chime 21 23 one channel 22 open music center 18 orange 5 9 34 outdoor antenna 16 outlet 8 9 11 18 34 P PAUSE 26 Pause 18 POM 4 12 22 24 phantom 13 14 phone numbers 35 36 placement 6 7 16 29 PLAY 20 26 35 Play 18 PLAY PAUSE 33 polarity 35 port 6 8 power cord 5 11 18 34 power pack 5 11 18 34 36 power rating 36 powered speaker 29 30 34 preset 19 20 27 problems 35 PROGRAM 32 purchase date 3 R radio 19 20 26 27 30 31 35 radio station presets 19 RANDOM 20 26 37 random 18 26 RCA cables 9 13 15 RCA connector 10 12 RCA connectors 9 RCA extension cables 9
8. 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 e use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to a avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time to prevent damage to this product AM196575 05 V pdf October 29 2001 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 Info
9. described below Adjusting speaker controls The Lifestyle 25 system TREBLE and BASS controls are located on the Acoustimass module Figure 27 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 farther 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
10. for each of the five cube speaker arrays See Figure 5 CAUTION Make sure no strands of wire from any terminal touch any other terminal 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 October 29 2001 9 Figure 6 Music center and speaker connections 10 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 Plug the small black multi pin connector flat side facing up into the jack marked SPEAKER ZONE 1 on the rear of the music center 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 Note Connect your digital signal source to the female RCA connector See Connecting your home theater components on page 12 Note Be sure that each connector is fully inserted into each jack 3 Extend the audio input cable as much as possible since it includes an antenna for the remote control Note Hefer to Using two listening zones on page 30 for information on connecting a second zone N
11. 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 MUGE Better sound through research 2001 Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham MA 01701 9168 USA 255805 AM Rev 00 JN10494 October 29 2001 AM196575 05 V pdf Where to find For your records AM196575_05_V pdf Setting Up Before YOU begin azien idea iii t de od eek gea 4 Unpacking the carton iiie e o eene ig needle 5 Selecting the locations for your Lifestyle 25 Series Il system 6 Connecting the speakers and Lifestyle music center nne 9 Connecting your home theater components to the Lifestyle 25 system 12 Connecting the antennas nennen nnne nennt ntn EKE nennen 16 Installing the batteries in the remote control i 17 Setting radio channel spacing for dual voltage and 120V systems 17 Operating Your Lifestyle 25 System Turning on the music center Ud ege net ote eoe ERR Doe Rer 18 The music center display isla nasa ire enn ao 18 The music center controls lui Lala ER EXER Mee a dS EN en 19 The Lifestyle 25 remote control ennnen eneen 19 The systeri controls deta aeons acne inl teri CR 2
12. on the music center until the desired component is selected This turns your system on and selects the component connected to that input If the system is already on this button selects the component d Note Selecting a source turns the system on in SURROUND 5 speaker mode Press STEREO4 CENTER um 3 speaker or STEREO ee 2 speaker to change the mode The appropriate display indicator lights when the system is on and the component is selected Using a video sound source Press VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 on the remote or SOURCE SELECT on the music center until VIDEO 1 or 2 appears on the display This turns your system on in SURROUND 5 speaker mode and selects the video sound source connected to the VIDEO 1 or 2 jacks If your video component is connected to the music center TAPE jacks press TAPE on the remote or SOURCE SELECT on the music center until TAPE appears on the display This turns your system on in SURROUND 5 speaker mode and selects the source connected to the TAPE jacks Using enhanced mode for movie soundtracks When a movie soundtrack is played in a motion picture theater its bass and treble are restored to the original levels intended by the movie s sound designer To re create the same performance in your home your Lifestyle 25 system s enhanced mode restores the bass and treble to these levels when you select VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 or AUX When VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 or AUX is selected you can also choose between standar
13. or moisture Do not use this product near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a 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 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 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
14. or down See the example in Figure 31 8 Release the STORE key The system remains off 9 If you have additional remote controls change the switches to match those of the first remote control It is not necessary to repeat steps 4 8 Note To verify your system s house code press STORE while the system is off The display confirms the settings of switches 1 4 October 29 2001 AM 196575 05 V pdf Taking care of your Lifestyle 25 system The only maintenance needed is cleaning the system and your compact discs and replacing remote control batteries For information on replacing the remote control batteries see Install the batteries in the remote control on page 17 Handling CDs Handle discs by their edges to prevent fingerprints and scratches Figure 32 To remove stains or fingerprints from the surface of a disc use a soft lint free dry cloth Wipe in straight movements from the center of the disc to the outside Figure 33 Do not use any chemical products they can damage the disc Figure 32 Handling a CD Do not write on or attach labels to the surface of the disc To minimize exposure to dust and dirt replace discs in their cases after use Store each disc in its case out of direct sunlight high temperatures and humidity Cleaning the music center Use only a soft dry cloth to clean the outside of the music center Do not use any solvents chemicals or cleaning solutions containing alcohol ammo
15. prevent you from being overwhelmed by a loud special effect e g an explosion This feature is engaged when you turn on the system but you may turn it on one chime or off two chimes using the STEREO 2 speaker button Using simulated surround for mono movie material Bose Videostage decoding can process a one channel program into five speaker sound directing the signals so that dialogue remains locked on screen while music and ambient effects fill the room You experience a surround sensation providing extra enjoyment when you watch older i e pre stereo movies This feature can be used for mono TV FM and AM programs Press the SURROUND 5 speaker button to turn it on one chime or off two chimes This feature is automatically engaged when a Dolby Digital bitstream indicates that it contains a mono program 22 October 29 2001 AM 196575 05 V pdf Operating the special features Please see the previous page for a more detailed explanation of these special features Enhanced mode When you select The mode is To change this VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 or AUX Enhanced Press the same button again TAPE Standard Press the same button again CD or AM FM Standard Not applicable You cannot select enhanced mode for CD or AM FM Digital Dynamic Range compression When you select Compression is To change this VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 or AUX ON Press and hold the STEREO 2 speaker button until two chimes are heard CD AM FM or TAPE OFF Pre
16. 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 You can order the appropriate model from Bose by calling 1 800 367 4008 and asking for part number 252603 Connect the audio outputs of the phono preamplifier to the music center VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 or AUX if not used for a digital source jacks matching the red plug to R right and black or white plug to L left D Note The Lifestyle 25 system cannot turn on or turn off a connected component October 29 2001 15 Connecting the antennas Figure 12 The antenna connections Figure 13 The FM dipole antenna Figure 14 The AM loop antenna 16 The rear panel of your Lifestyle music center provides connections for AM and FM antennas Figure 12 Unwind each antenna s wires Antennas provide better reception when their wires are not bundled Note Outdoor antennas may be used with the music center antenna connections To install an outdoor antenna consult a qualified installer Follow all safety instructions FM antenna jack 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 foll
17. seek tuner function kea SKIP gt gt SKIP Selects the next CD track or the next preset radio station Held pp down initiates forward scan CD or seek tuner function SKIP P NEXT DISC Advances to play the next disc loaded in the CD magazine gt VOLUME A V Raises or lowers the system volume Q A Q m Y MUTE Silences the speakers in the selected zone Also restores volume to muted speakers in the selected zone MUTE ALL Silences all speakers currently playing Also restores sound to speakers silenced by the MUTE ALL key ON OFF Turns the system on and off e Losses ON OFF gt Note For information on controlling the system from different zones see Using two listening zones on page 30 20 October 29 2001 AM196575 05 V pdf Additional system controls Function Remote control SURROUND e Press and release to select SURROUND 5 speaker mode for all sources e Press and hold for 3 seconds to engage 1 chime or disengage 2 chimes simulated surround for monoaural program sources e Press and hold for 8 seconds to restore 3 chimes factory settings for speaker mode and surround SURROUND volume level STEREO CENTER e Press and release to select STEREO CENTER 3 speaker mode for all sources e Press and hold for 8 seconds to restore 3 chimes factory settings for speaker mode and center na volume level STEREO e Press and release to select STEREO 2 speaker mode for all sources e Press and hold t
18. 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 center speaker directly above or below the center of the TV screen or at the closest convenient location 2 Align the speaker with the front of the TV 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 gt 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 6 October 29 2001 AM 196575 05 V pdf Figure 2 Center Recommended front speaker locations 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 cannot pinpoint the exact location of the sound source Figure 3 The surround cables allow up to 50 feet 15 2 m distance from the Acoustimass module Figure 3 Left Center Right Acoustimass front front module Speaker placement Left surround 1 Place the speakers at e
19. while the number is flashing press either SKIP key to select another available preset number The preset number is displayed 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 25 AM or 25 FM stations the preset display will flash Selecting a preset station Once you have set station presets press SKIP or 4 to select the next or the previous preset station See Figure 25 for a sample display of a preset FM station Erasing a preset station 1 Lift the music center door 2 Select the preset station you want to erase 3 Press the ERASE key October 29 2001 27 Using the system with external components Figure 26 Connecting headphones 28 Follow the instructions on pages 12 15 for connecting components Turn on your component directly or by using its remote control Use the VOLUME A or V button on the Lifestyle remote control or music center to raise or lower the volume Control all other functions at the source referring to its owner s manual if necessary To begin make sure the component is turned on and a tape CD DVD laserdisc etc is loaded Note The Lifestyle 25 system cannot turn a connected component on or off Turning the system on and selecting the component Press the TAPE AUX VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 button on the remote or press SOURCE SELECT
20. 0 Additional system controls ict il ec nde sees det tee et denen iNES 21 Listening to your Lifestyle 25 system nennen 22 Operating the special features i 23 CAMES n cet Ret ERE c FE eere RE RR Pe m PER 23 Listening to digital sound erect t pte tet A 24 Listening to compact discs 0 iere eee ER eI iaia 24 Listening to the radio uiuere mer Gita en rr e meer etie dot Pe re qs 27 Using the system with external COMpOhnENtS i 28 Maintaining Your Lifestyle 25 System Fine tunirig your System e tet D c ail 29 Using Two listening ZONES ira cene recte st aay 30 Changing the house code settings eessseeeneeneeennn nennen 32 Taking care of your Lifestyle 25 system i ene 33 Troubleshootiiig 2 2 5 needs ete re ae leere Ex EE Ie e ERE Rte iano 34 Warrarnty period miei prb ee eret ez cog ae 35 Customer Service eoa die eio er tH tee OR EE PORE Les 35 Product Information TechnicalinformatlOr e etre eiie ei 36 eee 36 Index iui he TIERE IR ai Cis eae 37 Bose GorporatiOri endi eto iacent i dece i EQ deed Ri nin 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
21. 2 14 VCR 8 12 14 34 35 ventilation 8 vibration 6 VIDEO 15 20 23 28 30 36 VIDEO 1 13 14 15 23 VIDEO 2 13 15 22 video cable 12 video input 14 video signal 15 VIDEO SOUND 36 video sound 12 20 28 video tapes 8 Videostage 4 12 22 voltage 2 5 11 36 VOLUME 20 28 volume 4 13 14 19 20 28 29 31 34 Ww warranty 3 5 33 35 weak 35 weak station 27 October 29 2001 weight 36 Z ZONE 30 36 zone 4 18 20 28 30 31 32 AM196575_05_V pdf USA Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham MA 01701 9168 1 800 367 4008 Phone hours ET eastern time Weekdays 8 30 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 LAB 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 390114 Australia Bose Australia Inc 1 Sorrell Street Parramatta N S W 2150 TEL 02 9204 6111 FAX 02 9204 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 Deutschland Bose GmbH Max Planck StraBe 36d D 61381 Friedrichsdorf TEL 06172 71040 FAX 06172 710419 France Bose S A 6 rue Saint Vincent 78100 Saint Germain en Laye TEL 01 30616363 FAX 01 30614105 India Bose Corporati
22. J Note Your speakers will not operate unless all cable and power connections are completed Figure 16 before turning on the music center You are ready to enjoy your new Lifestyle system Open the music center by gently pressing upwards on the bottom of the door Figure 16 Opening the music center door Refer to the pages that follow for information on operating the music center controls and the Lifestyle remote control Play the Test CD following the instructions on page 24 Listen to the instructions on the CD to verify your system setup 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 Also see Changing the house code settings on page 32 The music center display This music center display Figure 17 provides information on the music center functions Figure 17 rae 2 Setting CD elapsed time l i CD track and house and AM FM The music center display No disc AM FM preset codes Stop station frequency Source indicator number display indicator indicator indicator indicators Mute Random playall Play Pause Disc indicators indicator discs or random indicator indicator play one disc indicator 18 October 29 2001 AM 196575 05 V pdf The music center controls The music center function keys are described on page 20 Use the following special music center keys to tune the r
23. M and AM antennas Make sure the center cube cable is connected at both ends Select STEREO CENTER 3 speaker or SURROUND 5 speaker mode In STEREO CENTER 3 speaker mode press SURROUND to decrease center speaker volume Press and hold the STEREO CENTER DI 3 speaker button for 10 seconds to restore the factory preset center volume setting Select SURROUND 5 speaker mode Press SURROUND Press and hold the SURROUND ED 5 speaker button for 10 seconds to restore the factory preset surround volume setting 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 5 speaker mode press SURROUND Make sure that the left and right front speakers are connected to the front speaker jacks blue and the left and right surround speakers are connected to the surround speaker jacks orange Press and hold the SURROUND 9 9 5 speaker button for 10 seconds to restore the factory preset surround volume setting October 29 2001 AM 196575 05 V pdf Problem Remote control is inconsistent or does not work Unit turns on and off by itself or behaves erratically Radio does not work CD does not play FM sound is distorted FM sound is noisy in surround mode Sound is distorted No tape CD VCR or TV sound Warranty period Customer service AM196575_05_V pdf What to do e Check batteries and their polarity
24. S 1 LASER product The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the bottom CLASS1 LASER PRODUCT of the unit KLASSE1 LASER PRODUKT 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 Product manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories October 29 2001 AM 196575 05 V pdf 1 Readthese instructions for all components before using this product 2 Keepthese 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
25. V 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 October 29 2001 11 Connecting your home theater components to the Lifestyle 25 system Figure 9 Music center connectors 12 There are many possible variations of equipment in a home theater In addition to the Lifestyle 25 system a home theater complement typically includes a stereo or mono TV and stereo VCR In a digital home theater system the primary source may be a DVD player Your home theater can include many other combinations of equipment including cable TV laserdisc players additional VCRs and a 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 25 system t
26. a 7 The Bose Lifestyle 25 Series Il System Owner s Guide October 29 2001 AM196575_05_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 i LECTRIQUE NE RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE OU DO NOT REMOVE COVER ORBACK L ARRI RE IL NE SE TROUVE L INT RIEURAUCUNE NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE PI CE POUVANT TRE R PAR E PARL USAGER REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL S ADRESSER UN R PARATEUR COMP TENT These CAUTION marks may be located on the back panel and bottom of your Lifestyle music center and the bottom panel of your Acoustimass module the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock 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 The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle as marked on the system is intended to Class 1 laser product This compact disc player is classified as a CLAS
27. adio set station presets and scan a CD Figure 18 TUNE lt gt Lowers or raises the frequency setting of the radio stations In CD mode initiates a fast scan of the current CD STORE or ERASE Adds or removes radio station presets For instructions see page 27 Also used for changing channel spacing page 17 and house codes page 32 Figure 18 lup 23 d d ro e E ON A ll Kd SKIP PI STORE The music center controls DEE VOLUME PLAY PAUSE j ale Gel dani SOURCE Y 40 4 TUNE gt ERASE SELECT NEXT DISC The Lifestyle remote control The advanced radio frequency remote control works from anywhere within most types Figure 19 of home construction Its radio wave signals pass through walls and floors to reach the The remote control music center Simply press the desired button You do not need to aim the remote at the music center J 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 Figure 19 shows the layout of the remote control Special buttons on the remote control select the speaker mode 5 3 or 2 speakers and adjust the surround rear volume and the center speaker volume REV SKIP FWD NEXT DISC SURROUND VOLUME L E sas Mi aay MUTE CHE Si BOSE AM196575_05_V pdf October 29 2001 19
28. ar height or higher if possible 2 Adjust the rear surround speakers to direct the sound to the front and back of the listener AM196575_05_V pdf October 29 2001 Figure 4 Acoustimass module positions gt gt 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 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 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 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 views in Figure 4 Preferred position O 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 Ai
29. bed in the operating instructions or as marked on the product 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 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 Antenna grounding Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 Antenna lead in wire Antenna discharge unit NEC Section 810 20 Grounding conductors NEC Section 810 21 ie E 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
30. d PCM or Dolby Digital bitstream it will automatically select the analog signal connected to the music center AUX jacks Selecting listening material To select material with compatible digital audio bitstreams look for the terms PCM or Dolby Digital or the symbol 94 on DVD Video discs Your Lifestyle 25 system cannot process MPEG 2 or DTS digital bitstreams Make sure a connection is made between your DVD player or Digital TV s digital audio output and your system s digital audio input To select surround encoded analog or digital audio material look for the terms Surround or Dolby Surround the symbol Dossi on tapes and discs or the word surround preced ing a TV broadcast You can listen to any program material in SURROUND 5 speaker mode though you may not hear sound from all five speakers all the time Some monaural and stereo materials will not cause sound to be directed to the surround speakers Even with surround encoded material there are times when no sounds are directed to the surround speakers Listening to compact discs Using the CD changer You can load up to six compact discs at a time Loading discs into the CD magazine Hold the magazine looking at the side with the arrow Insert up to six discs label side up Figure 20 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
31. d and enhanced modes The system turns on in enhanced mode for movies Press the same button VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 or AUX again to change to standard mode When TAPE is selected the system turns on in standard mode Press TAPE again to change to enhanced mode for movies d Note You may not hear a difference between enhanced and standard modes when listening to dialogue or other program material that does not have much bass or treble Using a tape deck To record to a connected tape deck play the source AM FM CD AUX VIDEO 1 or 2 you want to tape In a 2 zone system play the source in zone 1 Set the tape deck to record Using headphones For headphone listening use the stereo mini headphones jack on the side of the music center Figure 26 While this jack accepts most headphone models you can get an adapter at Bose dealers and most electronics stores if needed Connecting headphones silences the speakers connected to SPEAKER ZONE 1 October 29 2001 AM196575_05_V pdf Fine tuning your system Figure 27 Bass and treble controls AM196575_05_V pdf In most situations following the speaker placement guidelines see pages 6 8 provides excellent sound quality You do not need to adjust tone settings for changes in volume since Bose patented signal processing technology provides a natural tonal balance over the full range of volume settings If desired you can further fine tune your system as
32. d by a loud special effect e g a crash or explosion This feature is especially useful for late night movie viewing it eliminates the need for you to constantly adjust the volume level See pages 22 23 4 October 29 2001 AM 196575 05 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 25 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 25 system contains the parts identified in Figure 1 2 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 CAUTION Ensure the three shipping screws on the bottom of the music center are removed before turning on the system A 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 children Figure 1 What comes with your Lifestyle 25 Series Il system e Lifestyle music center e AC power mains pack e FM antenna e AM loop antenna e Antenna base e Remote control e 3 AA batteries e Acoustimass module e 5 cube speaker arrays e AC power mains cord
33. e Audio input cable e 5 speaker cables 3 front and 2 surround e 8 self adhesive rubber feet e Stereo cable e CD magazine Lifestyle system CD e Test CD Acoustimass module Lifestyle music center AM loop antenna Front speaker cables bl t gt ue Sd Rubber NS SS La Stereo cabl SS Test CD Lifestyle system 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 IN 3 qe S Europe UK Singapore Australia AM 196575 05 V pdf October 29 2001 5 Selecting the locations for your Lifestyle 25 Series Il 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 more discussion of speaker placement and room acoustics see Fine tuning your system on page 29 Speaker locations Follow these guidelines to select locations that provide the maximum home theater effect from your Lifestyle 25 system Figures 2 and 3 A CAUTION Choose a stable and level
34. e of the movies right in your home Compatibility Your system is fully compatible with DOLBY e Digital audio bitstreams Look for the symbol D4 or the terms Dolby Digital or PCM on DVD Video discs Your Lifestyle 25 Series Il system cannot process MPEG 2 or DTS digital bitstreams e Surround sound sources such as VCRs stereo TVs cable boxes and satellite receivers Videostage decoding directs stereo information to the surround channels so the sound of stereo broadcasts and rented or recorded tapes can approach that of your DVD discs e Surround encoded analog or digital audio signals Look for the terms Surround or Dolby Surround or the symbol Drfsssrssssws on tapes and discs or the word surround preceding a TV broadcast e Stereo program material from TV FM CD and cassette Videostage decoding delivers five channels even when the original source contained only one or two e Monaural program material Videostage decoding can process a one channel program into five channel sound and direct the result to five independent speakers Dialogue remains locked on screen while music and ambient effects fill the room Automatic sound level monitoring and control Your enjoyment of movies at home is enhanced by Digital Dynamic Range compression This technology automatically monitors and adjusts the volume to allow you to hear soft sounds particularly dialogue and to prevent you from being overwhelme
35. ead connect the VCR L and R audio outputs to the TV L and R audio inputs to ensure proper stereo and surround sound Digital audio output Music center C Cable TV VCR TV To the module October 29 2001 AM 196575 05 V pdf AM196575_05_V pdf About the video source Your TV is the display for the video picture signal Thus the video signal must be connected directly to the TV Do not connect it to the Lifestyle 25 system Note For assistance with video connections between your DVD player and or VCR and TV see your video components manuals Note There is no video signal input usually a yellow coded jack on the music center The VIDEO INPUT jacks are for audio from a video source Other connections Use standard RCA audio cables to connect other components to your Lifestyle music center matching the red connector to R right and the white or black connector to L left You can use a Y adapter available at electronics stores to connect a mono source Tape deck To use an external recorder analog audio cassette MD or digital audio tape connect the inputs REC of the recorder to the music center s TAPE OUT jacks Connect the outputs PLAY from the recorder to the music center s TAPE IN jacks Laserdisc player or additional CD changer To use one of these components connect its audio outputs to the music center VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 or AUX if not used for a digital source jacks matching the
36. ector is inserted securely into the music center 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 music center power pack for a minute then reconnect it This allows the unit to reset itself after a power surge or power interruption If the system is not responding press STORE ERASE and ON OFF on the music center at the same time to reset the system Increase the volume Check to see if MUTE is lit on the display If it is press the MUTE button on the remote control to unmute the sound Make sure the audio input cable is firmly seated in the music center SPEAKER ZONE 1 jack and the multi pin connector on the other end is firmly seated in the Acoustimass module AUDIO INPUT jack Check speaker connections Make sure the digital audio input cable is firmly seated in the music center AUX jack and the other end of the cable is firmly seated in the connector at the digital source Turn the music center off for 10 seconds then on again to restore 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 input Be sure the CD is placed correctly label side up in the magazine and the magazine is inserted properly in the music center Disconnect any headphones Connect the F
37. ee Figure 11 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 then you can Connect your DVD player L and R outputs to the music center AUX inputs Connect the DVD video output to one of the video inputs on the TV Connect the coaxial digital audio output from your DVD player to the female RCA connection on the audio input cable connecting the music center with the module using a male to male RCA cable Connect your home theater components to the TV inputs Connect the TV fixed audio outputs to the VIDEO 1 inputs on the music center 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 Turn off any special TV settings such as expanded stereo mega bass phantom or SAP They prevent proper surround processing through your Lifestyle system e Set the TV balance control to the center of the dial or range e Set tone controls to flat or the middle position neutral Set TV to the stereo position Note f necessary as a second choice you can use the 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 Note f you connect your stereo VCR through your stereo TV do not use coaxial cable Inst
38. em remote control to operate zone 2 See your dealer or contact Bose for information on obtaining additional powered speakers remote controls cables and adapters for connecting additional equipment Setting a second remote for zone 2 You need a second remote control set to ZONE 2 to operate speakers connected to the ZONE 2 output To set your second remote to control speakers in the second zone follow these steps 1 Open the remote control battery cover 2 Locate miniature switch 8 Figure 29 If it is set down for ZONE 1 slide it up for ZONE 2 using a paper clip ballpoint pen or similar object 3 Make sure the house code switches 1 2 3 and 4 match those on your first remote See page 32 for more information on house codes 4 Replace the battery cover Figure 29 ZONE 1 switch 8 down ZONE 2 switch 8 up Speaker code switch settings Zone 1 remote Zone 2 remote 30 October 29 2001 AM 196575 05 V pdf Operating two listening zones Controlling the zones from the remote controls To control two zones you need to have a remote set to each zone See instructions on page 30 for setting a second remote to zone 2 e You can select and control sources in each zone by commands from its remote control You can control the volume in each zone directly from its remote control e You can turn each zone on and off directly from its remote control e You can listen to t
39. he music center Reconnect power and try again If E01 reappears call Bose customer service see inside back cover for listings Adjust antenna position to reduce interference e Weak FM stations will produce static in the surround speakers Press the STEREO 2 speaker button to minimize noise STEREO Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure Reduce the output level from any external components connected to the music center Check the connections Make sure the component is turned on Refer to the component owner s manual The Bose Lifestyle 25 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 Corporation customer service offices and phone numbers October 29 2001 35 Technical information Accessories 36 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 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 Music center inputs TAPE 2Vrms maximum AUX VIDEO 2Vrms maximum FM anten
40. he same source in both zones Controlling the zones from the music center control panel Turning two zones on and off from the music center involves a sequence of actions e To turn zone 2 on from the music center press and hold the ON OFF key Watch the display to see which zone is on or off Release the key to keep the option shown Holding the ON OFF key causes this repeating sequence zone 1 zone 2 First ON OFF Second ON ON Third OFF ON e To turn the zones on or off from the music center when both zones are on press the ON OFF key for the following sequence zone 1 zone 2 ON ON First press OFF ON Second press OFF OFF Third press ON OFF Fourth press OFF OFF Additional presses zone 1 repeats ON and OFF e When zone 1 is on even if zone 2 is also on the music center keys control zone 1 only When zone 2 is the only zone on the music center keys control zone 2 e f you press SOURCE SELECT for FM or AM while zone 2 is playing the other radio band the band selected in zone 2 flashes on the display If you do not want to change the band playing in zone 2 use SOURCE SELECT to choose another source within two seconds The music center display of zone information e When zone 1 or both zones are on the display shows zone 1 information When only zone 2 is on the display shows zone 2 information AM196575 05 V pdf October 29 2001 3l Changing the house code settings Figure 30 Miniature switches for setting h
41. he 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 heavy duty RCA extension cables or splice in 18 gauge or thicker cord connecting to and to To purchase cables see your dealer or 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 or 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 or 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 Press the terminal tab on the back of the cube array to insert the marked wire into the red terminal and the plain wire into the black terminal Release the tab to secure the wire b Repeat this step
42. irectly to your system For example connect the analog outputs of your DVD player to AUX the VCR fixed outputs to VIDEO 1 and the TV to VIDEO 2 on the back of your music center See Figure 10 Connect the coaxial digital audio output from your DVD player to the female RCA connection on the audio input cable connecting the music center with the module using a male to male RCA cable If a valid digital signal is received by the Lifestyle 25 system through the audio input cable the system plays that audio source If no valid digital signal is received it selects the backup analog signal being sent to AUX When connecting your TV e Connect the TV fixed audio outputs to the VIDEO 2 inputs on the music center 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 Turn off any special TV settings such as expanded stereo mega bass phantom or SAP They prevent proper surround processing through your Lifestyle system e 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 Digital audio output Cable TV VCR To the module TV October 29 2001 13 Figure 11 Connecting components through your TV 14 2 To direct video sound sources through your TV This is an alternative connection method S
43. keep your sales slip and warranty card together with this owner s guide October 29 2001 Before you begin Thank you for purchasing the Bose Lifestyle 25 Series Il system This complete audio home entertainment system offers superb sound elegance technology and simplicity for music and home theater Your system is fully compatible with digital program material and includes e A Lifestyle music center with built in AM FM radio and six disc CD changer e Inputs for two video sound sources a digital sound source and a tape deck or other auxiliary source e Capability for operating two listening zones e Powered Acoustimass speakers with a hideaway Acoustimass module and five cube speaker arrays e An easy to use remote control Realism and impact Your Lifestyle 25 Series Il home theater system is equipped with an all new Videostage decoder that uses digital signal processing The result is increased surround sound realism and impact both for movie soundtracks and music recordings Built in Dolby Digital decoding of inputs from DVD digital TV next generation cable boxes and satellite receivers provides 5 1 capability up to five discrete audio channels directed into five independent cube speaker arrays plus rich bass sound from the Acoustimass module The Videostage decoder processes analog formats as well as two or even single channel PCM and Dolby Digital bitstreams and helps to deliver the acoustic experienc
44. m 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 Music center Select a location for the music center 1 Allow enough room to open the CD player cover 2 Place the music center close enough to the sound sources TV VCR DVD player 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 3 Place the music center within 30 feet 9 1 m of the Acoustimass module the length of the audio input cable October 29 2001 AM 196575 05 V pdf Connecting the speakers and Lifestyle music center A Figure 5 Speaker cable connections to the cube speaker array A AM196575 05 V pdf Once you have selected locations for your music system connect the speakers CAUTION Make sure all components are unplugged from the power outlet before you begin hooking up t
45. na 750 AM antenna 12uH Power 12V 1 3A Music center outputs Variable audio SPEAKER ZONES 1 and 2 Fixed audio ZONE 1 ZONE 2 TAPE Headphone 320 minimum impedance SERIAL DATA for future use Zone connector pinout variable left audio variable right audio fixed left audio fixed right audio audio ground 10V control line SMART SPEAKER data control line ground and remote antenna Oo TOO Fe Gon cs Remote control range 65 feet 20 m Dimensions Music center 15 5 W x 8 0 Dx 2 6 H 39 4 cm x 20 3 cm x 6 6 cm Cube speaker 3 1 W x 4 0 Dx 6 2 H 7 8 cm x 10 2 cm x 15 7 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 Music center 5 9 Ib 2 7 kg Cube speaker 2 4 Ib 1 1 kg Acoustimass module 33 Ib 15 0 kg Total shipping weight 65 Ib 29 5 kg Finish Music center Aluminum Cube speakers Polymer painted Acoustimass module Vinyl veneer Polymer To find out about mounting brackets stands CD magazines additional remote controls and connecting additional Bose powered loudspeakers contact your Bose dealer Or call Bose directly see inside back cover for phone numbers October 29 2001 AM196575 05 V pdf A AA 5 17 AC POWER 11 AC power cord 5 11 AC power pack 5 10 11 accessories 36 acoustic image 6 Acoustimass module 2 11 16 18 29 34 36 AM antenna 5 16 34 35 36 AM FM 4 20 22 24 27 28 34 analog 4 12
46. nia or abrasives Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings Do not use any sprays near the Figure 33 system Cleaning a CD Cleaning the speakers 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 Do not use any sprays near the system Do not use any solvents chemicals or cleaning solutions containing alcohol ammonia 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 if necessary Transporting your music center To transport your music center follow these steps to lock down the CD mechanism 1 Eject the CD magazine 2 Make sure the music center is off all zones 3 On the music center press STORE ERASE and PLAY PAUSE at the same time Then release 4 Press and hold the EJECT button for 10 seconds The CD elevator moves into locked down position 5 f you hear the elevator continue to move up and down wait 10 seconds and then repeat steps 3 and 4 The CD mechanism unlocks automatically the next time you select CD AM196575 05 V pdf October 29 2001 33 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 34 What to do Make sure the power conn
47. num bers on the display t Note f a disc is upside down it does not play The display shows the word disc and flashes the box representing that disc A 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 music center Figure 20 Loading a CD 24 October 29 2001 AM196575_05_V pdf 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 21 Figure 21 Ejecting a CD Loading the CD magazine into the music center Open the music center door Insert the CD magazine fully into the music center following the direction of the arrow on the magazine Figure 22 Figure 22 Loading the CD magazine Ejecting the CD magazine from the music center Press the EJECT button at the lower left of the magazine slot to remove the magazine Figure 23 If a CD is playing pressing the EJECT button stops the CD replaces it in the magazine and ejects the magazine Figure 23 The CD magazine EJECT button EJ ECT button AM 196575 05 V pdf October 29 2001 25 Turning on the system and choosing the CD player Press the CD key on the remote or press SOURCE SELECT on the music center until CD is selected If the system is already on u
48. o engage 1 chime or disengage 2 chimes Digital Dynamic Range compression STEREO SURROUND e In SURROUND 5 speaker mode raises or lowers volume of surround speakers e In STEREO CENTER 3 speaker mode raises or lowers volume of center speaker 7 e In STEREO 2 speaker mode selects the SURROUND mode SE 2 Note The adjustments made with SURROUND and will be remembered even if you select another speaker mode 2 Note f you set the master volume level very high or very low a built in feature automatically resets it to a moderate threshold level the next time the system is turned on 2 Note To restore all factory default settings turn power off then on press and hold the SURROUND 5 speaker until you hear the 3 chime confirmation tone then press and hold the STEREO CENTER 3 speaker until you hear the 3 chime confirmation tone TEREO CENTER AM196575 05 V pdf October 29 2001 21 Listening to your Lifestyle 25 system Your Lifestyle 25 system uses digital signal processing to bring even greater realism and impact to both movies and music recordings Built in Dolby Digital decoding delivers up to 5 1 discrete audio channels i e five for the independent cube speaker arrays and one for rich bass from the Acoustimass module from DVD digital TV next generation cable boxes and satellite receivers With analog formats as well as for two channel PCM and Dolby Digital bitstreams Videostage decoding direct
49. o 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 deliver stereo all CD DVD and nearly all laserdisc players do Note Line level outputs from most VCRs or laserdisc players are fixed If your VCR laser disc player or other video sound source has fixed and variable outputs use the fixed out puts Setting up a digital sound source Connect a DTV or DVD player s digital signal directly to the female RCA jack on the audio input cable Connect the DVD player s analog signal output to the AUX inputs If your Lifestyle system receives a valid digital signal including PCM or Dolby Digital bitstreams this digital sound is used If no valid digital signal is received then your system selects the analog signal being sent to AUX which is then processed by the Videostage decoder for excellent home theater sound If your digital audio source has an optical connector you will need an adapter with an RCA coaxial connector Consult your dealer or contact Bose Note Ensure the connection between the digital source and the Lifestyle system is made using a 3 to 6 foot 1 to 2 m standard audio cable or video cable For longer lengths use a 75 ohm cable DVD analog ou
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51. ouse codes and zones Figure 31 Display confirming an example of house code setting switch 1 up switches 2 3 and 4 down ZONE 12 PROGRAM 32 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 1 Open the remote control battery cover and locate the miniature switches Figure 30 2 To create a new code change the position of switches 1 2 3 or 4 by moving them in the opposite direction from their current settings Use a paper clip ball point pen or similar object Note Do not change switches 5 6 or 7 at this time The manufacturer s standard setting is switch 5 up and switches 6 and 7 down 3 Replace the battery cover Lift the music center door Turn both zones off Press and hold the STORE key The display will begin to flash PROGRAM While you hold the STORE key and the display is flashing press any key on the remote control N QD On A e The display stops flashing and momentarily shows PROGRAM to confirm recognition of a new house code e The display verifies the house code by lighting four rectangles corresponding to the four switch positions up
52. ow the instructions enclosed with the antenna 1 Plug the AM antenna connector into the AM ANTENNA jack on the back of the Lifestyle music center 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 as possible but at least 20 inches 50 cm from the music center 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 75 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 October 29 2001 AM 196575 05 V pdf Installing the batteries in the remote control 1 Slide open the battery compartment on the back of the remote Figure 15 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
53. r speaker mode if desired Note If 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 hold SKIP forward or reverse to start seeking Release the key to stop at the next strong signal e To stop seeking sooner briefly press SKIP or W STOP e You can seek again without holding down the SKIP key As soon as the first seek opera tion stops briefly press the SKIP or Kd key Switching between AM and FM Press the AM FM key to switch to the other band Manual tuning To tune to a distant or weak station that the radio cannot seek use TUNE or gt on the music center Setting a station preset Your Lifestyle music center can store up to 25 AM and 25 FM stations in any combination Note To allow for different station preferences you can reserve a group of preset numbers for each household member Any station can be assigned to more than one preset number Or you can reserve different number groups for different types of stations For easy refer ence you may want to keep a written record of your presets 1 Lift the music center door 2 Select a radio station you want to store as a preset either by tuning manually or by pressing and holding a SKIP key 3 Press the STORE key The lowest available preset number flashes for three seconds then is set and displayed 4 f you prefer a different preset number
54. range seems reduced Alkaline batteries are recommended d Note Do not change the settings of the factory preset miniature switches See Changing the house code settings on page 32 for information on how to prevent conflicts with other Lifestyle music systems Figure 15 Installing the remote control batteries Setting radio channel spacing for dual voltage and 120V systems Dual voltage music centers which include both 120V and 230V power packs can be set for two types of AM and FM channel spacing 10 kHz for AM and 200 kHz for FM common to North America e 9 kHz for AM and 50 kHz for FM common to Europe Your dual voltage music center is preset for North American spacing Select the channel spacing most appropriate for your area To change between North American and European channel spacing 1 Turn the music center off 2 Press and hold the ERASE key on the music center control panel for three seconds The display flashes PROGRAM and indicates US for North American spacing or Euro for European spacing 3 While holding the ERASE key press SOURCE SELECT on the music center control panel The display flashes PROGRAM and the setting changes from US to Euro While holding ERASE press SOURCE SELECT again to change from Euro to US AM196575 05 V pdf October 29 2001 17 Turning on the music center Plug the Acoustimass module power cord into an AC mains outlet Then plug in the music center power pack
55. rmation 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 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 e 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 18 19 20 Use proper power sources Plug the product into a proper power source as descri
56. s stereo information to the surround channels so the sound of stereo broadcasts and rented or recorded tapes can approach that of your DVD discs In addition Videostage decoding processes a one channel program and directs five channel sound to five independent speakers Dialogue remains locked on screen while music and ambient effects fill the room to increase your listening enjoyment Your Lifestyle 25 system offers the option of listening in 5 3 or 2 speaker mode The system turns on in SURROUND 5 speaker mode For most video material mono stereo or sur round listening in 5 or 3 speaker mode helps anchor the dialogue to the picture while providing a fuller sound Using enhanced mode for movie soundtracks Pressing VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 or AUX turns the system on in enhanced mode with bass and treble settings specially designed for proper playback of movie soundtracks Press the same button VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 or AUX again to alternate between enhanced mode for movies and standard mode for other listening Pressing TAPE turns the system on in standard mode Press TAPE again to alternate between enhanced mode for movies and standard mode for other listening 2 Note Enhanced mode provides more bass and less treble as is specified for proper playback of movie sound Digital Dynamic Range compression Digital Dynamic Range compression automatically adjusts the volume to allow you to hear soft sounds particularly dialogue and to
57. se one of these keys to select the CD player The CD indicator on the display lights If a CD has been loaded it begins to play Note Selecting CD turns the system on in SURROUND 5 speaker mode Press STEREO CENTER CSI 3 speaker or STEREO 2 speaker to change the mode CD operations If you want to Play or resume play of a CD Pause a CD Stop a CD Go to next track Go to beginning of current track Go to previous track Play another disc Scan a CD Randomly play tracks on all discs Randomly play tracks on one disc Cancel random play STEREO Press gt PLAY or Il PLAY PAUSE Il PAUSE or gt II PLAY PAUSE E STOP or select another source SKIP forward SKIP X reverse after 4 seconds of track play SKIP within the first four seconds of the track After four seconds press SKIP 4 twice to go to the previous track In RANDOM mode skips to previous track played NEXT DISC In PLAY mode selects discs in order 1 through 6 then back to 1 in RANDOM mode randomly selects another disc The music center skips empty disc slots Press and hold SKIP 4 or gt gt or TUNE or RANDOM or SKIP M plus gt on the music center RANDOM or SKIP plus gt on the music center a second time RANDOM or SKIP M4 plus gt on the music center athird time press BI STOP or select another source Note To prevent excessive wear on the CD mechanism unattended CD play or random
58. ss and hold the STEREO 2 speaker STEREO button until one chime is heard Simulated surround monaural into 5 speakers When your audio source is Simulated surround is To change this Mono Dolby Digital ON Press and hold the SURROUND 5 speaker button until two chimes are heard OFF Anything else OFF Press and hold the SURROUND 5 speaker button until one chime is heard ON To return speaker levels to factory settings To reset Press Center speaker level STEREO CENTER SI 3 speaker button until you hear a 3 note chime Surround rear speakers level SURROUND 5 speaker button until you hear a 3 note chime Chimes When you hear one or more chimes it means that one of the system features has been turned on or off What the chimes mean When you hear This means 1 chime Simulated surround monaural into 5 speakers or Digital Dynamic Range compression has been turned ON 2 chimes Simulated surround monaural into 5 speakers or Digital Dynamic Range compression has been turned OFF 3 chimes Surround speaker level or Center speaker level has been restored to factory default settings AM196575_05_V pdf October 29 2001 23 Listening to digital sound Turning on the digital audio source Turn on the DVD player DTV or other digital audio source Load the DVD disc Turning on the system and choosing digital sound Press AUX to turn your system on to play digital sound If your Lifestyle system does not receive a vali
59. surface for your speakers Vibration can cause the cube speakers to move particularly on smooth surfaces like marble glass or highly polished wood If you are placing the center speaker on top of the television use the smaller of the two sets of rubber feet provided You may obtain additional rubber feet part no 178321 free of charge by contacting 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 1 Place the cubes so that they line up with the 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 The front cables allow the cube speakers to be placed up to 20 feet 6 1 m from the Acoustimass module 3 Direct one cube of each array forward Direct the other cube toward the wall or in a different direction to create reflected sound See the illustration of reflected sound pat terns in Figure 3 2 Note The cube speakers are magnetically shielded so you can place them close to the TV without affecting picture quality Center speaker The sound from the center speaker should appear
60. toward Acoustimass module placement affects the amount of bass you hear Placing the module closer to the corner of the room will increase bass Moving the module away from the corner will decrease bass October 29 2001 29 Using two listening zones The Lifestyle 25 system can direct sound from one or two sound sources to two different Figure 28 listening areas at the same time Each listening area whether a room or a group of rooms Example of two listening zones including outdoor areas is referred to as a zone By adding powered speakers and a the Lifestyle 25 speakers in second remote you can establish two listening zones Figure 28 zone 1 and Acoustimass powered speaker system in How zones work zone 2 e Zones 1 and 2 can play the same or different sound sources at the same time CD AM FM tuner TAPE VIDEO sound or AUX DO LI I mae e Only one radio station can be played at a time Setting up two zones e The Lifestyle 25 speakers are set up in zone 1 e Any combination of rooms and floors in your home can be set up as zones SSS E r s 5 mg e SS system to the SPEAKER ZONE 2 jack on the back of the music center e You can also use special adapters to connect an existing stereo system e Use an appropriate Lifestyle system cable to connect a second Bose powered speaker P NS i Y Usea second Lifestyle syst
61. tputs to AUX inputs SPEAKER ZONES Non digital video sound source outputs to VIDEO inputs Setting up a video sound source The Lifestyle 25 system has two sets of video sound inputs Figure 9 for your non digital video sound sources such as your TV or VCR Note Your Lifestyle 25 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 October 29 2001 AM 196575 05 V pdf Figure 10 Connecting components to the Lifestyle 25 system inputs AM196575_05_V pdf How to set up your home theater There are two basic methods for setting up your home theater It is best to connect compo nents directly to the Lifestyle 25 music center and select the source from its remote or control panel A second option is to use a stereo TV as the switching center to select the sound source In each example the analog outputs from the DVD player or other digital device are connected to the AUX inputs You may need extra long audio cables or exten sions for some of these connections 1 To connect video sound sources directly to the Lifestyle 25 system You may connect up to three video sound sources d

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