Bose Lifestyle Music Center, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...LIFESTYLE HOMEWIDE POWERED SPEAKER SYSTEM Owner s Guide Guía de usuario Notice d utilisation ...

Page 2: ...nt operating and maintenance instructions in this owner s guide Notes The product label is located on the bottom of the product Where the mains plug is used as the disconnect device such disconnect device shall remain readily operable This product must be used indoors It is neither designed nor tested for use outdoors in recreation vehicles or on boats Make no modifications to the system or access...

Page 3: ...reparing for the ADAPTiQ calibration 14 Performing the ADAPTiQ calibration 15 LISTENING TO A LOCAL SOURCE 18 Listening to a Local source 18 Connecting a Local source 18 Listening to a connected audio device 18 Using Local source auto detect 19 Listening to other sources TV VCR CBL SAT AUX 19 USING MULTIPLE SPEAKER SYSTEMS 20 Setting up additional rooms 20 Using multiple systems set to the same roo...

Page 4: ...e C you will need to use a different room code for your powered speaker system and the remote control used with it To change the room code in the speaker system see Changing the room code on page 20 To change the room code in the remote control you are using refer to the owner s guide included with it Unpacking Check the carton for all the parts shown on the following page Save the carton and pack...

Page 5: ...AC power cord 2 Jewel Cube speakers Rubber speaker feet 2 speaker cables Audio input cable ADAPTiQ headset Demonstration CD LIFESTYLE HOMEWIDE POWERED SPEAKER SYSTEM SYSTÈME D ENCEINTES AMPLIFIÉES MULTIPIÈCE LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE ALTAVOCES PREMIUM DE EXTENSIÓN 00_Baguette_OG book Page 3 Tuesday March 16 2010 11 15 AM ...

Page 6: ... 1m maximum speaker cable length from the Acoustimass module Near the front edge of the shelf if placed in an enclosed bookcase With one cube of each speaker aimed forward into the room and the other aimed at a side wall to create reflected sound CAUTION Vibration can cause speakers to move particularly on smooth surfaces like marble glass or highly polished wood To reduce the chance of move ment ...

Page 7: ...e Note When placing the module on bare floors you can attach the included rubber feet to the bottom of the mod ule for stability and protection CAUTION DO NOT stand the module on its front or back end CAUTION Do not put electronic media such as video or audio tapes on or next to the module for long periods of time The magnetic field surrounding the module may erase some or all of the recorded mate...

Page 8: ...t the other end of the left L speaker cable into the left Jewel Cube speaker connector 4 Insert the right R blue speaker cable plug into the right R blue connector on the Acoustimass module 5 Insert the other end of the right R speaker cable into the right Jewel Cube speaker connector Continue with on the next page 2 2 speaker cables Acoustimass module Left speaker Right speaker Left L gray Right ...

Page 9: ...ec tion on page 8 Wireless Bose link connection optional You need Note Refer to the AL8 owner s guide for details on the proper placement of the transmitter and receiver See Making a wireless Bose link connection optional on page 9 3 50 ft Bose link B cable included AR1 receiver AL8 transmitter AC power pack Bose link A cable The Bose Link AL8 Homewide Wireless Audio Link purchased separately AC p...

Page 10: ...e Bose link cable into the Bose link OUT connector B For other LIFESTYLE systems plug the Bose link cable into the Bose link Speakers connector 2 Route the Bose link B cable to the room where your powered speaker system is located 3 Plug the other end of the Bose link B cable into the Bose link connector on the Acoustimass module Continue with on page 12 Bose link OUT Bose link Speakers Acoustimas...

Page 11: ...mitter 1 Plug the other end of the Bose link A cable into your system A For a LIFESTYLE V25 V35 system plug the Bose link cable into the Bose link OUT connector B For other LIFESTYLE systems plug the Bose link cable into the Bose link Speakers connector Bose link INPUT TRANSMITTER Bose link A cable Bose link OUT Bose link Speakers 00_Baguette_OG book Page 9 Tuesday March 16 2010 11 15 AM ...

Page 12: ...transmitter 3 Plug the power pack into an AC outlet 4 Plug one end of the other Bose link A cable sup plied with the AL8 into the OUTPUT connector on the AR1 receiver AC power pack AL8 transmitter AC Power Bose link A cable Bose link OUTPUT RECEIVER AR1 receiver 00_Baguette_OG book Page 10 Tuesday March 16 2010 11 15 AM ...

Page 13: ...coustimass module 6 Plug the cord of the other AC power pack into the AC power connector on the AR1 receiver 7 Plug the power pack into an AC outlet Continue with on the next page Acoustimass module Bose link A cable AC power pack AR1 receiver AC Power 4 00_Baguette_OG book Page 11 Tuesday March 16 2010 11 15 AM ...

Page 14: ...ector on the Acoustimass module 2 Plug the other end into an AC mains outlet Note Bose recommends using a safety agency approved surge protector on all electronic equipment Voltage variations and spikes can damage electronic components in any system Continue with on the next page 4 AC power cord 5 00_Baguette_OG book Page 12 Tuesday March 16 2010 11 15 AM ...

Page 15: ...already used by another Bose link product in your home you will need to set the speaker to a different room code To change the speaker system room code see Changing the room code on page 20 Checking the house code In order to operate your main room system using a second room remote the remote and your main room system must have the same house code To check the house code setting and learn how to c...

Page 16: ...cations Using a PERSONAL music center II 1 Press on the PERSONAL music center II 2 Press A list of sources appears 3 Tilt the navigation bar up or down and select a source from the list Press the navigation bar OK to confirm selection 4 Verify that sound comes from both the left and right speakers and the Acoustimass module 5 Take this opportunity to further experiment with the position of the spe...

Page 17: ...a calibration you need about 10 minutes when the room is quiet While wearing the special headset the system will ask you to sit in five different locations in your listening area as the system takes measurements in each Audio prompts from the system will guide you through the process 7 ADAPTiQ headset RC 35S2 remote control Audio input cable PERSONAL music center II OR 00_Baguette_OG book Page 15 ...

Page 18: ...t on your head so the left and right sensors rest above your ears This headset allows the system to hear exactly what you hear Right R red Left L white Audio input cable Connecting the audio input cable makes it easier to connect the ADAPTiQ headset for the calibration process or any external audio device see Connecting a Local source on page 18 without moving the Acoustimass module Right R red Le...

Page 19: ... again or connect a local audio source See Listening to a Local source on page 18 When would I need to run the ADAPTiQ cali bration process again If you rearrange the furniture in the room or place any speaker system component in a different location or orientation If you move the speaker system to a different room ADAPTiQ button Play RC 35S2 remote control PERSONAL music center II Play During the...

Page 20: ...red and white to white Listening to a connected audio device The device that is connected to AUX IN is identified by your LIFESTYLE system as a Local source Using a RC 35S2 remote control 1 Turn on your connected device and start playing a track 2 Press the OTHER button to select the Local Source Keep pressing the OTHER button until you hear your connected device Using a PERSONAL music center II 1...

Page 21: ...ay be able to control them with either the RC 35S2 remote control or PERSONAL music center II To do this you must first set up your main room system to control other components See your LIFESTYLE home entertainment system owner s guide for instructions Note You will not be able to turn components connected to your LIFESTYLE system on or off with the expansion room remote Once your system is set up...

Page 22: ... same room code Leave switch C Primary down on one system and push it up Secondary on all other systems Changing the room code To change the speaker system room code change the switch settings on the connector panel to another room code Then make sure you change the room code setting in the controller For information about changing the room code of the remote see the owner s guide that came with t...

Page 23: ...red by a limited warranty Details of the limited warranty are provided on the product registration card that is included in the carton Please refer to the card for instructions on how to register Failure to do so will not affect your limited warranty rights What you must do to obtain Limited Warranty Service Return product with proof of purchase from an authorized Bose dealer using the following p...

Page 24: ...eet to see if this provides a better response Try connecting an antenna extender to the console Refer to your LIFESTYLE system installation guide No sound Make sure your powered speaker system is plugged in and that it has a Bose link connection to the media center Make sure the speaker cable plugs are pushed all the way into the Jewel Cube connectors Make sure you have selected a source Increase ...

Page 25: ...ONAL music center II Try changing the house code You may be experiencing a control conflict with another nearby LIFESTYLE system Refer to your LIFESTYLE operating guide for details on when and how to change the house code Cannot hear my Local source Make sure the cable from the external device is plugged into the Audio IN connectors on the Acoustimass module Make sure the external device is turned...

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