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1. Figure 5 Speaker cable connections to the cube speaker array 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 Connect the speakers and music center Once you have selected locations for your speakers and music center connect the system Connecting the cube speaker arrays to the Acoustimass module Each speaker cable contains two wires The wire marked with a red collar is positive and the plain one is negative These wires match the positive red and negative black terminals on the back of each speaker To lengthen the cable use RCA extension cables or splice in 18 gauge or thicker cord connecting to and to To purchase cables see your dealer electronics store or call Bose customer service Note The surround cables are joined together for your convenience providing an easy to use cable for connecting the surround speakers To run the cables in different directions from the Acoustimass module simply pull apart the cables as needed 1 Match the correct cable to the corresponding speaker location e Front speaker cables have blue connectors at one end with L R and C molded into the connectors The red collars on the wire are labeled LEFT RIGHT and CENTER e Surround speaker cables have orange connectors at one end with L and R molded into the connectors The red collars
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 to come directly from the center of the picture Figure 2 The center cable allows the center speaker to be placed up to 20 feet 6 1 m from the Acoustimass module 1 Place the speaker on line with the vertical center of the screen above or below which ever is closer to the screen or the closest convenient location 2 Place the speaker in line with the front of the screen not pushed to the back of the TV 3 Direct each of the cubes slightly away from center to create a wider area of direct sound Figure 3 Note f you put the speakers in a bookcase unit be sure to place each one at the front edge of the shelf Placing speakers in an enclosed space can change the tonal quality of the sound This effect is minimized if the shelves are filled with books Center Right front December 20 2001 AM187718_01_V pdf Figure 3 Speaker placement Figure 4 Acoustimass module positions Preferred position Alternate position Cal CAUTION Do not cover the ventilation openings of the Acoustimass module The slots on the end provide ventilation for the built in electronic circuitry AM187718_01_V
3. Cube speaker 2 0 Ib 1 0 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 December 20 2001 29 A accessories 29 Acoustimass module 2 9 13 15 21 22 26 29 adapter plug 9 AM antenna 5 13 26 29 AM FM 4 15 17 20 21 26 antenna 5 11 13 26 27 29 audio input cable 5 7 9 26 AUX 11 16 17 21 23 29 auxiliary 4 B BASS control 22 batteries 5 14 27 28 c cable 5 10 12 26 27 cable TV 10 CD 4 5 10 12 15 21 23 26 29 CD changer 4 16 18 19 CD magazine 5 18 center speaker 6 26 cleaning 28 compact disc 15 18 connections 8 9 11 13 26 27 controls 2 7 10 16 17 22 25 29 cube speaker array 8 29 cube speakers 6 29 customer service 6 8 27 D display 10 11 14 15 18 21 24 27 dual voltage 5 9 14 29 E E01 27 eject button 18 ERASE 14 17 20 error message 27 F FM antenna 5 13 29 front speakers 4 6 7 26 H headphones 21 26 house codes 14 25 L laserdisc 10 11 26 laserdisc player 12 listening zone 8 16 23 24 M magazine 5 16 18 26 27 music center 2 5 7 21 23 29 MUT
4. on the music center to turn your system on to the most recently selected AM or FM station Selecting AM FM turns the system on in STEREO mode Note f the system is on and the radio is already selected the AM FM key switches between AM and FM bands Tuning Seeking the strongest stations e Press and hold SKIP b gt forward or 4 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 operation stops briefly press the SKIP RW or Wa key Note If you hold a SKIP key down the radio continues to seek without stopping at any station Switching between AM and FM Press AM FM to switch from one band to the other Manual tuning To tune to a distant or weak station that the radio cannot seek use TUNE a or on the music center Setting a station preset Your Lifestyle music center can store up to 25 AM and 25 FM stations 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
5. Changing the house code settimgs ssssssersrrnssrrernrsrrnnunnnrnnunrnnnannnnnnnnnernnnnnennnnn ane 25 Ree Ge Lee BEE 26 Warranty period r nennen 27 JUT 1 Lo ag 1 E 1 1a14 e1 VETERRIEBEPFEPFLEPEFEIFEFFFERFEFEEFFEELFEEPFUEFETFEEFEFEETRFTFREREERFENTFEPERFFTEFEFBRRETREFFPESFLERF 27 Taking care of your Lifestyle 25 System nn 28 Product Information Technical information ee ne anna 29 61912123216 ET 29 le E EE 30 Bose Corporation NEE inside back cover For your records Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the music center and the bottom panel of the Acoustimass module Lifestyle music center serial number Acoustimass module serial number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you keep your sales receipt and warranty card together with this owner s guide December 20 2001 3 Before you begin Thank you for purchasing the Bose Lifestyle 25 system This complete audio home entertainment system offers superb sound elegance technology and simplicity for music and home theater Please take the time to follow this owner s guide carefully It will help you set up and operate your Lifestyle system and enjoy all of its advanced features Save your owner s guide for future reference Your system includes e A Lifestyle music center with built in AM FM radio and six disc CD changer e Powered Acoustimass speakers with a hide away Acoustim
6. areas at the same time Each listening area whether a room or a group of rooms including outdoor areas is referred to as a zone By adding powered speakers and a second remote you can establish two listening zones Example of two listening zones the Lifestyle 25 speakers in zone 1 and Acoustimass powered speaker system in zone 2 g How zones work e Zones 1 and 2 can play different sound sources at the same time CD AM FM tuner TAPE VIDEO sound or AUX e Both zones can listen to the same sound source at the same time e Only one radio station can be played at a time l u Setting up two zones room ees e The Lifestyle 25 speakers are set up in zone 1 Bedroom e Any combination of rooms and floors in your home can be set up as zones 2 Zone 2 e Use an appropriate Lifestyle system cable to connect a second Bose powered e J speaker 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 a second Lifestyle system 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
7. between AM and FM TAPE Selects a tape deck or component connected to the TAPE inputs and turns the system on 990098 SOURCE SELECT Turns the system on to the previously selected sound source When on changes the source in this sequence SOURCE CD FM AM VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 AUX TAPE CD SELECT E STOP Stops the CD player After 20 minutes the system shuts off II PAUSE Pauses play of the CD After a 20 minute pause changes m to STOP KU gt PLAY Begins play of the CD gt kel RANDOM or wa SKIP plus SKIP gt gt In CD mode begins random play of all tracks on all discs Pressed again begins random play of HS ee tracks on the current disc Pressed again cancels random play mea SKIP gt Wd SKIP Selects the previous CD track or the previous preset radio 144 station Held down initiates scan CD or seek tuner function L a SKIP gt gt SKIP Selects the next CD track or the next preset radio station Pi Held down initiates scan CD or seek tuner function SKIP PI NEXT DISC Advances to play the next disc loaded in the CD e magazine ei VOLUME A V Raises or lowers the system volume A Q Y MUTE Silences the speakers in the selected zone Also restores wre 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 ON OFF N
8. center Recon nect power and try again If E01 reappears call Bose customer service see inside back cover for listings e Adjust antenna position to reduce interference e Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure e Reduce the output level from any external components connected to the music center e Check the connections e Make sure the component is turned on e Refer to the component owner s manual Warranty period 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 Customer service For additional help in solving problems contact Bose customer service See the inside back cover for Bose Corporation customer service offices and phone numbers December 20 2001 27 Figure 34 Handling a CD Figure 35 Cleaning a CD 28 Taking care of your Lifestyle 25 system The only maintenance needed is cleaning the system and your compact discs and replac ing remote control batteries For information on replacing the remote control batteries see Set up the remote control on page 14 Handling CDs Handle discs by their edges to prevent fingerprints and scratches Figure 34 To remove stains or fingerprints from the surface of a disc use a soft lint free dry cloth Wip
9. e Be sure the CD is placed correctly label side up in the magazine and the magazine is inserted properly in the music center e Disconnect any headphones e Connect the FM and AM antennas e Make sure the center cube cable is connected at both ends e Select STEREO CENTER 3 speaker or SURROUND 5 speaker mode e In STEREO CENTER mode press SURROUND to decrease center speaker volume e Press and hold the STEREO CENTER 3 speaker mode key for 10 seconds to restore the factory preset center volume setting e Select SURROUND 5 speaker mode e Press SURROUND e Press and hold the SURROUND 5 speaker mode key for 10 seconds to restore the factory preset surround volume setting e Make sure the video sound source is stereo and surround encoded and the component used TV VCR laserdisc player is stereo e In SURROUND mode press SURROUND e 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 e Press and hold the SURROUND 5 speaker mode key for 10 seconds to restore the factory preset surround volume setting December 20 2001 AM187718_01_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 Sound is distorted No tape CD VCR or TV soun
10. 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 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 key on the remote or press SOURCE SELECT 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 key selects the component Note Selecting TAPE or AUX turns the system on in STEREO 2 speaker mode Selecting VIDEO 1 or 2 turns the system on in SURROUND 5 speaker mode Press SURROUND 5 speaker STEREO CENTER 3 speaker or STEREO 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 mode and selects the video sound source connected to the VIDEO 1 or 2 jacks If the system is already on this key selects the component and SURROUND mode If your video component is connected to the music center AUX or TAPE jacks press AUX or TAPE on the remote or SOURCE SELECT on the music center to select t
11. not choose to use your TV or VCR to select the sound sources con nect up to three sound sources directly to the Lifestyle music center For example connect a VCR into VIDEO 1 a laserdisc to VIDEO 2 and a TV s fixed audio outputs to AUX on the music center See Figure 12 By pressing VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 or AUX on the remote control or SOURCE SELECT on the music center control panel you choose which sound source to hear Note Selecting VIDEO 1 or 2 on your Lifestyle system automatically selects SURROUND 5 speaker mode and selecting AUX or TAPE automatically selects STEREO 2 speaker mode If you wish you can change the speaker mode after you select the source About the video source Your TV is the display for the video picture signal Therefore the video signal must be connected directly to the TV The video signal should not be connected to the Lifestyle music center Note For assistance with video connections see your video components manuals Note There is no video signal input usually a yellow coded jack on the music center The music center VIDEO INPUT jacks are for audio from a video source December 20 2001 11 Other connections Use standard RCA audio cables to connect other components to your Lifestyle system matching the red connector to R right white or black connector to L left You can use a Y adapter available at electronics stores to connect a mono source How ever the left and right s
12. 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 lf you prefer a different preset number 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 flashes Selecting a preset station Once you have set station presets press SKIP KW or 4 to select the next or the previous preset station See Figure 27 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 December 20 2001 AM187718_01_V pdf 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 Figure 28 Connecting headphones AM187718_01_V pdf Using the system with external components Follow the instructions on pages 10 12 for connecting components Turn on your component directly or by using its remote control Use the VOLUME A org key on the Lifestyle remote control or
13. restore volume to the muted speakers e Use the MUTE ALL key on the remote control to silence speakers in both zones Press MUTE ALL to restore volume to the muted speakers Or press MUTE VOLUME A PLAY or a source key to resume sound in the selected zone Turning the system off e Press the ON OFF key on the remote or the music center The music center display This music center display provides information on the music center functions z Zone 1 or 2 Setting Figure 19 indicator CD track and house CD elapsed time The music center display No disc AM FM preset codes Stop and AM FM station Source indicator number display indicator indicator frequency display indicators T PRESET PROGRAM CD AMFM STEREO TAPE TRACK STOPPED all MUTE RANDOM ALL T Mute Random play all discs or Play Pause Disc indicator random play one disc indicator indicator indicators indicator AM187718_01_V pdf December 20 2001 15 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 VIDEO 2 Selects a video sound source connected to the VIDEO 2 inputs and turns the system on AUX Selects a component connected to the AUX inputs and turns the system on 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
14. surround sound from encoded video tapes you must have a stereo HiFi VCR While not all VCRs are stereo devices all CD and CDI players and nearly all laserdisc players play in stereo format Note Line level outputs from most VCRs or laserdisc players are fixed If your VCR laserdisc player or other video sound source has fixed and variable outputs use the fixed outputs Setting up the primary video sound source The Lifestyle music center has two sets of video sound inputs for the primary sources Figure 10 If you set up your music center a distance from your TV you may need extra long audio cables or extensions 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 cables are available at many electronics stores or call Bose customer service Most audio cables are color coded Match red connectors to right R jacks and black or white connectors to left L jacks There are three basic methods for setting up your home theater It is easiest to use a stereo TV as the switching center to select the sound source The next easiest option is to use a stereo VCR as the switching center The third option is to connect components directly to the Lifestyle music center and select the source from the Lifestyle remote or control panel 1 To direct your video sou
15. the side with the arrow Insert up to six discs label side up CAUTION Figure 22 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 num bers on the display 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 Note If a disc is upside down it does not play The display shows the word disc and flashes the box representing that disc Figure 23 Ejecting a CD Ejecting discs from the CD magazine sr 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 23 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 24 Figure 24 Loading the CD magazine Figure 25 The CD magazine EJECT button 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 25 If a CD is playing pressing the EJECT button stops the CD replaces it in the magazine and ejects the magazine EJ ECT button 18 December 20 2001 AM187718_01_V pdf Turning
16. the system on 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 use 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 STEREO 2 speaker mode Press SURROUND Display of CD playing in zone 1 Disc 3 track 8 2 minutes and 45 seconds played 6 CDs are loaded and random play for all discs is selected a AM187718_01_V pdf 5 speaker or STEREO CENTER 3 speaker to change the mode CD operations If you want to Play or resume play of a CD Pause aCD Stopa 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 Press gt PLAY or ki PLAY PAUSE II PAUSE or Kill PLAY PAUSE E STOP or select another source SKIP RW forward SKIP wa reverse after 4 seconds of track play SKIP 4 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 Pre
17. to the point of cable entry as is practical AM187718_01_V pdf AM187718_01_V pdf Where to find Setting Up Before Vou DOG A UNPPEFFEFPEFFEFFELTFPFEFFEEFEEFEFEFTEREFEFFPERTEFEFFEFLFFEFFFFEFEFFEFEFFECHEEFFFFEFETFEFEFEEFFEFEFEREER 4 Unpack the Carton 2 2 ae ee Helen 5 Select the locations for your Lifestyle 25 System ss esseeseesresrrssrrsrnsrnnrrnrrnernnsrnnn 6 Connect the speakers and music Center 8 Connecting your home theater components to the Lifestyle system s sseessen 10 Other Connections en nennen 12 Connect the antennas mns4s40nnnnnnnnannnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannennnennannnn nennen 13 Set up the remote Control 14 Set radio channel spacing on dual voltage svstems AAA 14 Operating Your Lifestyle 25 System Turn on your Lifestyle 25 system 20ussnennnannnennnnennnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnn 15 The music center display u44044444nenan nenne nnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnenannnnnn nen 15 The systemic ntrols ee EES ENEE AE eg 16 Other music center Coptrols AAA 17 The Lifestyle 25 remote Control 17 Listening to compact discs AAA 18 Eistening to the radio 42 12 Zeene degen anna 20 Using the system with external Componerte Au 21 Fine tuning your System uueeessnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnn 22 Using two listening zones Au 23 Maintaining Your Lifestyle 25 System
18. 8_01_V pdf Figure 6 NA Right front A Center NAN Left front speaker speaker speaker Connecting the speakers and the mm ee mm music center Right angle connector into AUDIO INPUT Left RIO OUTPUTS TO CUBE SPEAKERS Audio input cable N f Power jack Multi pin connector into J SPEAKER ZONE 1 rr zl A AC power pack Figure 7 Connecting the Acoustimass module power cord Dual voltage Acoustimass module 1 On a dual voltage Acoustimass module the voltage selector switch is preset at the voltage selector switch settings factory If it is not set for the proper voltage slide it to the correct setting Figure 7 Use 115V for North America and 230V for Europe and Australia In Europe use the adapter 230 V plug provided If you are in doubt contact your local electric utility for the appropriate 115V voltage setting 2 Plug the small end of the AC power mains cord into the module power jack a W SE Es Note Do not plug the power cord into a power outlet until you complete all connections tor switch is set correctly Connecting the music center power pack The Lifestyle music center comes with either a 100V 120V 230V or 240V power pack See Figures 1 and 8 Dual voltage models include both the PS71 and PS72 power packs Figure 8 Use only the Bose power pack model specified for your area e Model PS71 120V in North America e Model PS72 230V in Europe
19. E 15 16 26 MUTE ALL 15 16 30 N NEXT DISC 16 oO ON OFF 24 P PAUSE 19 placement 6 7 13 22 PLAY 12 15 16 19 27 port 7 power cord 5 9 15 26 power pack 5 9 14 15 26 29 powered speaker 22 23 26 preset 15 17 20 preset radio station 16 R radio 2 4 15 17 19 20 23 24 27 radio channel spacing 14 radio station presets 17 random 15 16 19 RANDOM 15 16 19 RCA extension cables 8 red collar 8 remote control 4 5 11 14 17 21 29 room compensation controls 22 rubber feet 5 sS safety information 2 serial numbers 3 5 SKIP 16 19 20 SOURCE SELECT 16 19 21 speaker cable 5 8 27 speaker placement 6 7 22 station presets 17 STOP 16 19 20 STORE 17 20 25 SURROUND 4 11 15 17 26 surround 4 8 10 17 26 surround rear speakers 7 surround cables 8 surround speakers 4 7 8 26 switches 14 23 25 T TAPE 11 12 15 17 21 23 29 tape 4 tape deck 4 12 16 21 terminals 8 TREBLE control 22 troubleshooting 26 TUNE 17 19 20 tuner 16 23 tuning 6 20 22 turntable 12 TV 4 6 7 10 12 26 27 December 20 2001 U unpack 5 H VCR 7 10 12 26 27 ventilation 7 VIDEO 11 15 17 21 23 29 VIDEO SOUND 29 video sound 4 12 16 21 VideoStage 4 voltage 2 5 9 14 29 voltage selector switch 9 VOLUME 15 16 21 volume 10 11 15 17 21 22 26 w warranty 3 27 28 Z zones 8 9 15 16 23 26 29 AM187718_01_V pdf USA Bose Co
20. Ee The Bose Lifestyle 25 System Owner s Guide December 20 2001 AM187718 01 Vogt Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this system to rain or moisture CAUTION DO NOT OPEN For units with a polarized power plug to prevent CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK electric shock match wide DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK blade of plug to wide slot NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE insert fully REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL These CAUTION marks are located on the back panel and bottom of your Lifestyle music center and the bottom panel of your Acoustimass module 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 Class 1 laser product eo This compact disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product towns Zoch The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the bottom of the unit KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure The compact disc p
21. Figure 12 Connecting components to the music center inputs Cable TV Laserdisc L TV coo AM187718_01_V pdf 2 To direct your video sound sources through your VCR If your TV is not a stereo model or does not have the appropriate outputs connect your stereo VCR to the music center Use the VCR as a tuner to select other connected sound sources See Figure 11 e Connect your home theater components to the appropriate VCR inputs e Connect the VCR video out signal to the TV through VIDEO IN or composite video input You can also use the RF coaxial or 75Q or antenna input e Turn the TV speakers off or the volume all the way down If there is an internal external speakers switch select external speakers Do not connect any speakers to the TV e Connect the VCR fixed audio outputs to the VIDEO 1 or 2 inputs of the music center Note To ensure proper stereo or surround sound connect the L and R audio outputs from your stereo VCR directly to your music center L and R VIDEO 1 or 2 inputs as shown in Figure 11 If you prefer to connect the audio outputs from your TV to the music center be sure to use the audio L and R and video outputs from the VCR to the TV If the audio signal passes through two coaxial cable connections like the connection from a cable TV box in some cases the stereo or surround encoding may be lost 3 To connect components directly to the Lifestyle music center If you cannot or do
22. The AC k del PS71 d e EE e Model PS73 100V in Japan 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 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 power mains outlet Note Do not plug the power pack into a power outlet until you complete all connections CAUTION Be sure to use the correct power pack for your area Using the wrong one may damage your music center AM187718_01_V pdf December 20 2001 9 Figure 9 Connecting components through your TV Cable TV Laserdisc fe SR N 10 Connecting your home theater components to the Lifestyle system There are many variations of equipment in a home theater A basic home theater system might include a stereo or mono TV and stereo VCR with the Lifestyle 25 system Your home theater can include many other combinations of equipment including cable TV box laser disc players CDI players additional VCRs and satellite decoders Note A mono TV only serves as a display for the video not as a source for the audio In order for the Lifestyle system to provide home theater effects the program material must be recorded 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
23. ass module e An easy to use remote control e Inputs for two video sound sources an auxiliary source and a tape deck e Capability for operating two listening zones Bose VideoStage decoder technology enables the Lifestyle 25 system to reproduce the realism of movie sound especially for a home environment When a movie soundtrack or CD is produced in a surround sound format specially encoded sound is sent to any or all of the available speakers Dialogue is usually sent to the front speakers Sounds from the left or right side of the picture are sent to left or right front speakers Ambient sounds or special effects may be sent to the surround rear speakers Bose VideoStage circuitry automatically directs the sound to the correct speakers To select surround encoded material look for any of the terms Surround Dolby Surround and the double D symbol DA poy surroun on tapes and discs or the word surround preceding a TV broadcast When sound is recorded in stereo but not surround encoded VideoStage decoder technol ogy directs it to the most appropriate speakers based on the signals received When viewing older movies or listening to other monaural programs on your Lifestyle 25 system VideoStage directs sound so it appears to come from the center of the TV screen You can listen to any program material in SURROUND 5 speaker mode whether the program is surround encoded stereo or monaural You will not hear sound from all f
24. ator moves into locked down position 5 If 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 December 20 2001 AM187718_01_V pdf AM187718_01_V pdf Technical information 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 antenna 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 32Q minimum impedance SERIAL DATA for future use Zone connector pinout 1 variable left audio 2 variable right audio 3 fixed left audio 4 fixed right audio 5 audio ground 6 10V control line 7 SMART SPEAKER data 8 control line ground and remote antenna Accessories Remote control range 65 feet 20 m Dimensions Music center 15 5 W x 8 0 D x 2 6 H 39 4 cm x 20 3 cm x 6 6 cm Cube speaker 3 0 W x 4 8 D x 6 0 H 7 6 cm x 12 2 cm x 15 2 cm Acoustimass module 23 3 Wx 7 5 D x 14 0 H 59 0 cm x 19 0 cm x 35 5 cm Weights Music center 5 9 Ib 2 7 kg
25. 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 32 2 To create a new code change the position of any 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 OL ZS 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 or down See the example in Figure 33 Release the STORE key The system remains off 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 displa
26. ctric 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 gt lt Antenna lead in wire Ground clamp Antenna discharge unit NEC Section 810 20 Grounding conductors NEC Section 810 21 Electric service equipment Ground clamps 4 Power service grounding electrode system NEC ART 250 Part H Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC of USA that provides guidelines for proper grounding In particu lar it specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close
27. d AM187718_01_V pdf What to do e Check batteries and their polarity and See page 14 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 17 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 25 to match the house code settings e Change the house code setting to prevent signals from conflicting with another nearby Lifestyle system See page 25 for instructions on setting the house code e Make sure antennas are connected properly 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 P in the display is lit e After pressing the CD key wait a few seconds before pressing PLAY e Make sure the magazine is properly inserted e 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 e Eject the magazine and try loading the CD again e There may be dirt or dust on the CD Clean the CD See Figure 35 e The disc may be defective Try another disc e A display message E01 indicates a mechanical error Unplug the music
28. e bottom of the music center have been Note Your speakers will not operate unless you complete all cable and power connections removed before turning onthe before turning on the music center sysiem You are ready to enjoy your new Lifestyle system Refer to the information below about the music center display and to the following pages for information on the music center controls and the Lifestyle remote control Figure 18 To open the music center press up gently on the bottom of the door Figure 18 Opening the music center door e To play compact discs follow the instructions on pages 18 and 19 To verify your system setup listen to the instructions on the Test CD e To listen to the radio follow the instructions on page 20 e To use other components with your Lifestyle system see page 21 e To use your system with two listening zones see pages 23 and 24 Turning the system on e Press ON OFF or any source key on the remote CD AM FM TAPE VIDEO 1 or 2 AUX Or press ON OFF or SOURCE SELECT on the music center e Pressing VIDEO selects SURROUND mode pressing CD AM FM TAPE or AUX selects STEREO mode Press SURROUND 5 speaker STEREO CENTER 3 speaker or STEREO 2 speaker to change the mode Adjusting the volume e Use the VOLUME A up or W down keys to raise or lower the volume e Use the MUTE key on the remote control to silence the speakers in the zone controlled by that remote Press MUTE again to
29. e in straight movements from the center of the disc to the outside Figure 35 Do not use any chemical products they can damage the disc 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 ammonia or abrasives Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings Do not use any sprays near the system 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 elev
30. e placement and the angle of this antenna to provide optimum FM reception Note A central antenna or cable or an outdoor FM antenna may be used with the music center antenna connections To install an outdoor antenna consult a qualified installer Follow all safety instructions AM antenna connections Figure 16 1 Plug the AM antenna connector into the AM ANTENNA jack on the back of the music center The AM antenna 2 Move the antenna as far as possible from the music center and other components and at least four feet 1 2 m from the Acoustimass module This prevents interference with AM reception 3 To stand the antenna up on a flat surface extend the wire feet outward Or use the notch on the back of the antenna to hang it on a wall For proper AM signal reception be sure the antenna is in an upright position 4 You may want to adjust the antenna location or orientation as needed to receive distant stations AM187718_01_V pdf December 20 2001 13 Figure 17 Installing the remote control batteries 14 Set up the remote control 1 Slide open the battery compartment on the back of the remote Figure 17 2 Insert 3 AA or IEC R6 1 5V batteries or the equivalent as shown Match the and symbols on the batteries with the and markings inside the compartment 3 Slide the battery compartment cover back into place Replace the batteries when the remote control stops operating or its range s
31. eems reduced Alkaline batteries are recommended Note Do not change the settings of the factory preset miniature switches See Changing the house code settings on page 25 for information on how to prevent conflicts with other Lifestyle systems Miniature switches Set radio channel spacing on dual voltage 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 e 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 Eura 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 I to Eora While holding ERASE press SOURCE SELECT again to change from Eura to US December 20 2001 AM187718_01_V pdf Turn on your Lifestyle 25 system Plug the Acoustimass module power cord into an AC power mains outlet Then plug in the music center power pack CAUTION Be sure the three shipping screws on th
32. from the wall outlet before cleaning 7 Donotblock 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 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 u
33. he component This turns your system on in STEREO mode Press SURROUND to select 5 speaker mode 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 28 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 December 20 2001 21 Fine tuning your system Figure 29 In most situations following the speaker placement guidelines see pages 6 7 provides excellent sound quality Bass and treble controls 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 described below Adjusting speaker controls The Lifestyle 25 system TREBLE and BASS controls are located on the Acoustimass module Figure 29 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 n
34. idential 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than the one to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV techni cian for help Note Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radio remote control could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This product complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications December 20 2001 18 Use proper power sources Plug the product into a proper power source as described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product 19 Avoid power lines Use extreme care when installing an outside antenna system to keep from touching power lines or circuits as contact with them may be fatal Do not install external antennas near overhead power lines or other ele
35. ive speakers all of the time Even with surround encoded material there are times when no sounds are directed to the surround speakers You can select the speaker mode that sounds best to you for each particular program Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation December 20 2001 AM187718_01_V pdf CAUTION Remove and dispose of the three red manufacturer s shipping screws from the bottom of the Lifestyle music center before setting up your system The shipping screws are for use by the manufacturer only They are not re installable Figure 1 What comes with your Lifestyle 25 system e Lifestyle music center e Music center power pack e 5 cube speaker arrays e 5 speaker cables 2 surround and 3 front e Acoustimass module e 4 self adhesive rubber feet for the Acoustimass module e AC power mains cord e Audio input cable e Stereo cable e Remote control e 3 AA batteries e FM antenna e AM antenna e CD magazine e Lifestyle CD and Test CD Power cord and pack shown in Figure 1 are USA Canada Japan versions Dual voltage systems include 1 power cord 1 adapter a and 2 power packs The power cords and packs for Europe UK Singapore and Australia are shown below Europe AM187718_01_V pdf Unpack the carton Carefully unpack your system Save all packing materials for possible future use The original packing materials provide the
36. layer should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel Note This system is not intended for use in moving vehicles Class B emissions limits This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Batteries Please dispose of used batteries properly following any local regulations Do not incinerate Additional safety information See the additional information on the Important Safety Instructions 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 AM187718_01_V pdf 1 Read these instructions for all components before using this product 2 Keep these instructions for future reference 3 Heed all warnings on the product and in the owner s guide 4 Follow all instructions 5 Donotuse this apparatus near water or moisture Do not use this product near a bathtub washbowIl kitchen sink laundry tub ina wet basement near a swimming pool or any where else that water or moisture are present 6 Clean only with a dry cloth and as directed by Bose Corporation Unplug this product
37. n 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 e 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 e When only zone 2 is on the display shows zone 2 information December 20 2001 AM187718_01_V pdf Figure 32 Miniature switches for setting house codes and zones Figure 33 Display confirming an example of house code setting switch 1 up switches 2 3 and 4 down ZONE12 PROGRAM AM187718_01_V pdf Changing the house code settings Each Lifestyle remote control uses a system of matching house codes to communicate with its corresponding music center If your remote s commands ever
38. n of reflected and direct sound provides the audio atmosphere of a home theater You may experiment with the placement and orientation of the cubes to produce the sound most pleasing to you For the best surround effect adjust the speakers so you cannot identify the exact sound source It is preferable not to aim the cubes directly at the listener For more discussion of speaker placement and room acoustics see Fine tuning your system on page 22 Speaker locations Follow these guidelines to select locations that provide the maximum home theater effect from your Lifestyle 25 system Figures 2 and 3 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 them on line with the horizontal center ofthe TV screen 2 Place each speaker 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 conditions 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 patterns in Figure 3
39. nd sources through your TV If your stereo TV has fixed audio outputs the audio signal level does not change and it allows you to select the source of the signal VCR laserdisc cable etc e Connect your home theater components VCR cable box laserdisc player etc to the appropriate TV inputs See Figure 9 e Connect the TV fixed audio outputs to the VIDEO 1 or 2 inputs of 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 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 the TV to the stereo position Note f you connect the audio outputs from your TV to the music center be sure to use the audio L and R and video outputs from the VCR to the TV If the audio signal passes through two coaxial cable connections like the connection from a cable TV box in some cases the stereo or surround encoding may be lost Note f necessary as a second choice you can use variable audio outputs from your stereo TV Turn off or disconnect the TV s speakers and leave the volume control up close to the maximum setting December 20 2001 AM187718_01_V pdf Figure 10 Music center connectors Figure 11 Connecting components through your VCR Cable TV dE Laserdisc Video out to TV Audio out
40. of the remote control keys Special keys on the remote control select the speaker mode 2 3 or 5 speakers and adjust the surround rear volume and the center speaker volume N STEREOS CENTER STEREO e When you press VIDEO the system automatically selects SURROUND mode J r e For other sound sources AM FM CD AUX TAPE the system selects STEREO SURROUND VOLUME mode e Each time you change to another sound source the system selects the factory set Ne speaker mode for that source SURROUND for VIDEO STEREO for all others e While the system is playing you can change to any other speaker mode SUR ROUND STEREO CENTER STEREO D L SURROUND In SURROUND mode raises or lowers the volume of the surround speakers In STEREO CENTER mode raises or lowers the volume of the center speaker e Each time you select SURROUND mode the surround and center speaker volumes return to the last settings used Each time you select STEREO CENTER mode the center speaker volume returns to the last setting used e To return to the factory set SURROUND or STEREO CENTER volume hold the SURROUND or STEREO CENTER key for 10 seconds e While in STEREO mode pressing SURROUND selects SURROUND mode AM187718_01_V pdf December 20 2001 17 Listening to compact discs Using the CD changer Figure 22 You can load up to six compact discs at atime Loading aCD Loading discs into the CD magazine Hold the magazine looking at
41. on the wire are labeled LEFT and RIGHT 2 Connect the wire end of one speaker cable to the terminals on the rear of the matching cube speaker array a Push each of the two terminal tabs in then insert the end of the appropriate wire into the exposed hole Release the tab to secure the wire Connect each wire to its corresponding terminal red to red to and black to black to b Repeat this step for each of the five cube speaker arrays Figure 5 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 Connecting the Acoustimass module to the music center Connect the 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 back of the music center 2 Insert the right angle multi pin connector on the other end of the audio input cable into the AUDIO INPUT jack on the module Align the connector at the angle shown in Figure 6 Note Be sure that each connector is inserted completely into each jack 3 Extend the audio input cable as much as possible since it includes an antenna for the remote control For information on connecting zone 2 see Using two listening zones on pages 23 24 December 20 2001 AM18771
42. otch 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 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 22 December 20 2001 AM187718_01_V pdf Using two listening zones Figure 30 The Lifestyle 25 system can direct sound from one or two sound sources to two different listening
43. ote For information on controlling the system from different listening zones see Using two listening zones on pages 23 24 16 December 20 2001 AM187718_01_V pdf Other music center controls The music center function keys are described on the previous page Use the following special music center keys to tune the radio set station presets and scan a CD Figure 20 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 20 Also used for changing channel spacing page 14 and house codes page 25 Figure 20 L L The music center controls ON A w ll Kd Skip Fi STORE OFF VOLUME PLAY PAUSE is se ee ft SOURCE y Kaf a TUNE gt ERASE F SELECT NEXT DISC Figure 21 The remote control keys The Lifestyle 25 remote control For most types of home construction your advanced radio frequency remote control works from anywhere in your home Its radio wave signals pass through walls and floors to reach the music center To operate simply press the desired key You do not need to aim the remote at the music center Note Some types of buildings create dead spots where the remote will not operate Simply move the remote a foot or two and try again You can also move the music center a few feet to a location with better remote response Figure 21 shows the layout
44. pdf Surround speakers The surround rear speakers create an area of sound around the listener Place them in the back half of your room Direct the cubes so that you do not pinpoint the exact location of the sound source Figure 3 The surround cables allow the speakers to be placed up to 50 feet 15 2 m from the Acoustimass module Acoustimass module Center EB 1 Place the speakers at ear JA height or higher if possible Left Zu Right 2 Direct the cubes to reflect front front sound off one or more walls or vertical surfaces The longer the path from the speaker to your ear the better 3 Do not direct the sound straight at the listener Left Right surround surround e D Acoustimass module Follow these guidelines to select a location for the Acoustimass module CAUTION To avoid interference with the TV picture place the module at least 18 inches 45 cm from the TV 1 Place the 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 position for the 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 Note Once you have selected a position for
45. peakers 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 music center TAPE OUT jacks Connect the outputs PLAY from the tape deck to the music center TAPE IN jacks See Figure 13 Additional CD player or changer To use an external CD player or changer connect the outputs from the component to the music center AUX INPUT jacks See Figure 13 Turntable To connect a turntable you need a phono preamplifier with RIAA equalization Consult your dealer for the appropriate model Note The Lifestyle 25 system cannot turn a connected component on or off Figure 13 Connecting other components ze Lee MA Other component A A Outputs Inputs Tape deck laserdisc laserdisc 12 December 20 2001 AM187718_01_V pdf Connect the antennas The rear panel of your Lifestyle music center provides connections for the supplied AM and FM antennas Figure 14 Unwind each antenna Antennas provide better reception when their wires are not bundled Figure 14 AM antenna Coaxial 750 jack FM antenna jack The antenna connections FM antenna connections Figure 15 1 Plug the FM antenna connector into the FM ANTENNA jack on the back of the music center The FM antenna 2 Spread out the antenna arms Experiment with both th
46. rporation The Mountain Framingham MA 01701 9168 1 800 288 BOSE 1 800 288 2673 Weekdays 9 a m to 8 p m Saturdays 9 a m to 3 p m ET eastern time Canada Bose Ltd 8 35 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill Ontario L4B 1B3 1 800 444 BOSE 1 800 444 2673 9 a m to 5 p m ET eastern time European Office Bose B V Nijverheidstraat 8 1135 GE Edam Nederland TEL 0299 371055 FAX 0299 368163 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 43437777 FAX 43437818 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 Corporation India Private Limited W 16 Greater Kailash 1 1 New Delhi 110 048 TEL 011 648 4462 FAX 011 648 4463 Ireland Bose Corporation Carrickmacross Co Monaghan TEL 042 61988 FAX 042 61998 Italia Bose S p A Via Luigi Capucci 12 00147 Roma TEL 06 5127641 FAX 06 5115438 Japan Bose K K Shibuya YT Building 28 3 Maruyama cho Shibuya ku Tokyo 150 TEL 3 5489 1052 FAX 3 5489 0591 Nederland Bose B V Nijverheidstraat 8 1135 GE Edam TEL 0299 366661 FAX 0299 368166 Norge Bose A S Solheimsgate 11 N 2001 Lilles
47. safest way to transport your Lifestyle system If any part of the product appears damaged do not attempt to use the system Notify Bose customer service or your authorized Bose dealer immediately Use care when you remove the protective plastic film from the music center to avoid scratching the finish Check to be sure your Lifestyle 25 system contains the parts identified in Figure 1 Note Find the serial numbers on the bottom panel of the Acoustimass module and the bottom of the music center Write them on your warranty card and in the spaces provided on page 3 Aud Cube speaker arrays blue connectors a SS Rubber feet Test CD Lifestyle CD December 20 2001 5 CAUTION Choose a stable and level surface for your speakers Vibration can cause the speakers to move particularly on smooth surfaces like marble glass or highly polished wood For additional stability you can add rubber feet to your speakers You may obtain rubber feet part no 178321 free of charge from Bose Contact Bose Customer Service see listings on the inside back cover Figure 2 Recommended front speaker locations Select the locations for your Lifestyle 25 system When you place your speakers according to the guidelines below a combinatio
48. sed use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to 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 AM187718_01_V pdf 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service person nel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Do not attempt to service this product yourself Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards Please call Bose to be referred to an authorized service center near you 15 To prevent risk of fire or electric shock avoid overloading wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles 16 Do not let objects or liquids enter the product as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock 17 See product enclosure for safety related markings Information about products that generate electrical noise If applicable this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a res
49. ss and hold SKIP 4 or gt gt or TUNE a or gt RANDOM or SKIP 4 plus gt on the music center RANDOM or SKIP 4 plus gt on the music center a second time RANDOM or SKIP 44 plus gt on the music center a third time press W STOP or select another source Note To prevent excessive wear on the CD mechanism unattended CD play or random 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 The music center display provides the following information about the CD changer functions see sample display in Figure 26 Which CD is playing paused or stopped or NONE if no disc is installed e How much time the current CD has played Which track is playing e If RANDOM ALL DISCS or RANDOM one disc is selected 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 A flashing box indicates the disc is upside down or cannot be read December 20 2001 19 Figure 27 FM display showing a preset station ZONE1 PRESET FM STEREO 20 Listening to the radio Your Lifestyle music center has a built in AM FM radio Turning the system on and choosing the radio Press AM FM on the remote or SOURCE SELECT
50. 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 3 Select a convenient location under a table behind a sofa Do not allow furniture or drapes to block the ventilation openings of the module Place it within reach of the audio input cable speaker cables and an electric outlet 5 Aim the port the round opening into the room or along the wall to avoid blocking the port or creating too much bass 6 For best bass performance do not place the module so that the port is at equal distances from any two walls or from a wall and the ceiling Music center Select a location for the music center CAUTION Be sure the three shipping screws on the bottom of the music center have been removed before proceeding 1 Place the music center on a level surface Allow enough room to lift the door and to access the headphone jack on the right side panel 2 Place the music center close enough to the sound sources TV VCR etc to allow for cable length If you need additional audio and or video cables to connect all of your components see your dealer or call Bose customer service 3 Place the music center within 30 feet 9 1 m of the Acoustimass module the length of the audio input cable December 20 2001 CAUTION Make sure all components are unplugged from the power outlet before you begin connecting the system
51. to control speakers in the second zone follow these steps 1 Open the remote control battery cover 2 Locate miniature switch 8 Figure 31 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 25 for more information on house codes 4 Replace the battery cover Figure 31 ZONE 1 switch 8 down ZONE 2 switch 8 up Kat ON kat 2 Speaker code switch settings QN PAA A A A A A 23465 TE Zone 1 remote Zone 2 remote AM187718_01_V pdf December 20 2001 23 24 Operating two listening zones Controlling the zones from the remote controls To control two zones you need to have remotes set to each zone See instructions on page 23 for setting a second remote to zone 2 e You can select and control sources in each zone by commands from its remote control e 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 the 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 show
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53. y confirms the settings of switches 1 4 December 20 2001 25 Troubleshooting Problem System does not function at all No sound No sound from center speaker Too much sound from center speaker No sound from surround speakers Surround speakers are too loud 26 What to do e Make sure the power connector is inserted securely into the music center the power cord is inserted securely into the Acoustimass module the power pack and power cord are plugged fully into operating AC wall outlets e Be sure to select a source CD AM FM etc e 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 e If the system is not responding press STORE ERASE and ON OFF on the music center at the same time to reset the system e Increase the volume e 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 e 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 e Check speaker connections e Turn the music center off for ten seconds then on again to restore communication between the music center and the speakers e Check the connections for any external components Make sure to select the correct source for the desired input

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