Bose Lifestyle 8 Series II, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...The Bose Lifestyle 8 Series II System Owner s Guide October 22 2001 AM252876_03_V pdf ...

Page 2: ...yer 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 th...

Page 3: ...tus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time to prevent damage to this product 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 ope...

Page 4: ... not install external antennas near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits nor where an antenna can fall into such circuits or power lines 20 Ground all outdoor antennas If an external antenna or cable system is connected to this product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded This will provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Secti...

Page 5: ...ital sound 24 Listening to compact discs 24 Listening to the radio 25 Using the system with external components 26 Maintaining Your Lifestyle 8 System Fine tuning your system 27 Changing the house code settings 28 Adding speakers 29 Troubleshooting 30 Warranty period 31 Customer service 31 Taking care of your Lifestyle 8 system 32 Product Information Technical information 33 Accessories 33 Index 3...

Page 6: ...patibility Your system is fully compatible with Digital audio bitstreams Look for the symbol 1 or the terms Dolby Digital or PCM on DVD Video discs Your Lifestyle 8 Series II system cannot process MPEG 2 or DTS digital bitstreams 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...

Page 7: ...rd 1 adapter and 2 power packs The power cords and packs for Europe UK Singapore and Australia are shown below UK Singapore Europe Australia 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 8 system If any part of the product appears damaged do not attempt to use th...

Page 8: ...o 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...

Page 9: ... 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 Speaker placement 1 Place the speakers at ear height or higher if possible 2 Direct the cubes to reflect sound off one or more surfaces The longer the path from the speaker to your ear the better 3 Do not direct the sound straight at the list...

Page 10: ...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 Acoustimass module Follow these guidelines to select a location for the Acoustimass m...

Page 11: ...needed 1 Match the correct cable to the corresponding speaker location 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 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 en...

Page 12: ... with the fixed level audio output available from the FIXED OUTPUT jacks 2 Insert the single right angle multi pin connector on the other end of the audio input cable into the AUDIO INPUT jack on the Acoustimass module Align the connector at the angle shown in Figure 6 3 Extend the audio input cable as much as possible since it includes an antenna for the remote control Figure 6 Music center and s...

Page 13: ...r the appropriate voltage setting Figure 7 Dual voltage Acoustimass module voltage selector switch settings CAUTION Make sure the voltage selector switch is set correctly 2 Plug the small end of the power mains cord into the Acoustimass module AC power jack Note Do not plug the AC power cord into a power outlet until all component connections are complete Connecting the music center AC mains power...

Page 14: ...festyle 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 co...

Page 15: ...ce If no valid digital signal is received it selects the backup analog signal being sent to AUX When connecting to your TV Connect the TV fixed audio outputs to the VIDEO SOUND 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 Turn off any special TV sett...

Page 16: ...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 SOUND 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 Turn off a...

Page 17: ...pe 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 REC jacks Connect the outputs PLAY from the recorder to the music center s TAPE PLAY jacks CD changer or laserdisc player To use one of these components connect its audio outputs to the music center VIDEO SOUND INPUTS or AUX if not used for a digital ...

Page 18: ...he wire connectors around the screw terminals Tighten the screws over the con nectors 3 Stand the loop antenna on the base following the instructions enclosed with the antenna 4 Move the loop part of the antenna 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 recep...

Page 19: ...turn off the music system 2 Press and release the ERASE key under the CD cover See Figure 18 on page 19 The display indicates US for North American spacing and EU for European spacing Installing the batteries in the remote control 1 Slide open the battery compartment on the back of the remote Figure 16 2 Insert 3 AA or IEC R6 1 5V batteries or the equivalent as shown Match the and symbols on the b...

Page 20: ... the music center power pack Note Your speakers will not operate unless all cable and power connections are completed before turning on the music center You are ready to enjoy your new Lifestyle system Refer to the pages that follow for informa tion on operating the music center controls and the Lifestyle remote control Play the Test CD following the instructions on page 24 Listen to the instructi...

Page 21: ...SE TRACK PRESET SKIP SEEK MUTE AUTO OFF SURROUND STEREO STEREO CENTER SPEAKER MODE VOLUME SURROUND OFF Operating Your Lifestyle 8 System CD cover latch The Lifestyle remote control The advanced radio frequency remote control works from anywhere within most types of home construction its radio wave signals pass through walls and floors to reach the music center Simply press the desired button You d...

Page 22: ...ps the CD player PLAY PAUSE Begins or pauses play of the CD When held down for two seconds stops play of a CD SKIP Selects the previous or next CD track or the previous or next preset radio station SKIP Press and hold to scan a CD When these two keys on the music center are pressed simultaneously plays CD tracks in random order SEEK Searches backward or forward through a CD Seeks the previous or n...

Page 23: ...s Press and hold to engage 1 chime or disengage 2 chimes Digital Dynamic Range compression SURROUND In SURROUND 5 speaker mode raises or lowers volume of surround speakers In STEREO CENTER 3 speaker mode raises or lowers volume of center speaker In STEREO 2 speaker mode selects the SURROUND mode Note The adjustments made with SURROUND and will be remembered even if you select another speaker mode ...

Page 24: ...n enhanced mode with bass and treble settings specially designed for proper playback of movie soundtracks Press the same button VIDEO 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 Note Enhanced mod...

Page 25: ... Mono Dolby Digital ON Press and hold the SURROUND SURROUND 5 speaker button until two chimes are heard OFF Anything else OFF Press and hold the SURROUND 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 STEREO CENTER 3 speaker button until you hear a 3 note chime Surround rear speakers level SURROUN...

Page 26: ...surround speakers Even with surround encoded material there are times when no sounds are directed to the surround speakers Listening to compact discs Loading a CD into the music center Press the latch on the CD cover and place a CD onto the spindle label side up Close the CD cover Turning the system on and choosing the CD player Press the CD key on the remote or the music center If the music syste...

Page 27: ... to scan through the stations 2 Release the or key to stop at a selected station 3 As soon as the scan stops tap the or key to tune one channel at a time Setting a station preset Your Lifestyle music center can store up to 20 AM and FM stations in any combination 1 Select a radio station you wish to store as a preset 2 Press the STORE key located under the CD cover The station is stored in the low...

Page 28: ...his 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 performance in your home your Lifestyle 8 system s enhanced mode restores the bas...

Page 29: ...ass 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 ...

Page 30: ... the opposite direction from its current setting Note Do not change any other switches at this time 3 Replace the battery cover on the remote control 4 Press the OFF key on the music center 5 Open the CD cover 6 Press the STORE key The display will begin to flash 7 Within two seconds while the display is flashing press any key on the remote control The display stops flashing and momentarily shows ...

Page 31: ...olume from the music center control panel or with the remote control that came with the system adjusts volume for speakers connected to FIXED and A outputs Using the mute key on the main remote mutes or unmutes speakers connected to FIXED and A outputs Setting a second remote for additional speakers You need a second remote control set to B to operate speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B outputs W...

Page 32: ...l side up in the music center and the cover is closed Disconnect any headphones Connect the FM and AM antennas No sound from Make sure that the center cube cable is connected at both ends center speaker Select STEREO CENTER STEREO CENTER 3 speaker or SURROUND SURROUND 5 speaker mode Too much sound In STEREO CENTER 3 speaker mode press SURROUND to decrease center from center speaker speaker volume ...

Page 33: ...m TV or other electronic equipment You may be in an area of weak signal coverage FM sound is distorted Adjust antenna position to reduce interference FM sound is noisy in Weak FM stations will produce static in the surround speakers Press the STEREO surround mode STEREO 2 speaker button to minimize noise Sound is distorted Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure Red...

Page 34: ...ase 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 sof...

Page 35: ...nnecting additional Bose powered loudspeakers contact your Bose dealer Or call Bose directly see inside back cover for phone numbers Technical information Powered Acoustimass 8 series II speaker system power rating USA Canada 120VAC 50 60 Hz 350W Europe Australia 220 240VAC 50 60 Hz 350W Dual Voltage 115 230VAC 50 60 Hz 350W Model 5 music center Power pack power rating USA Canada 120VAC 60 Hz 25VA...

Page 36: ...rted 31 Dolby Digital 4 12 22 24 Dolby Surround 4 24 DTS 4 24 DTV 12 24 dual voltage 5 11 17 33 DVD 4 12 14 22 24 26 31 Digital Dynamic Range compression 4 21 23 E elapsed time 18 enhanced mode 22 23 26 ERASE 17 19 25 EU 17 Europe 5 11 17 33 expanded stereo 13 14 external antenna 16 F 5 1 4 22 5 speaker 21 24 26 30 factory default 21 23 factory preset 17 30 factory setting 23 finish 32 33 five cha...

Page 37: ...RS B 10 29 31 33 special effect 4 22 special features 23 spill 32 splice 9 sprays 32 stability 6 8 standard mode 22 26 station preset 25 STEREO 21 22 26 stereo 4 12 14 22 24 30 stereo cable 5 stereo TV 4 STEREO CENTER 21 23 24 26 30 STOP 20 Stop 20 STORE 25 28 STORE ERASE 19 SURROUND 21 26 30 surround 4 5 7 9 13 14 22 24 30 surround cables 9 surround sound 14 surround speaker 5 7 9 10 23 24 30 31 ...

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