Bose Acoustimass 30 powered speaker system Sold from 1999 to 2001 User Manual

The Bose® Lifestyle® 30 System
Owner’s Guide
December 20, 2001
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Safety Information
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this system to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
These CAUTION marks are located on the back panel and bottom of your Lifestyle® music...

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Important Safety Instructions
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. Do not use this apparatus near water or
moisture – Do not use this product near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a
wet basement, near a swimming pool, or any-
where else that water or moisture are...

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Important Safety Instructions
Antenna grounding
Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
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...

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Contents
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...

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Setting Up
Before you begin
Thank you for purchasing the Bose® Lifestyle® 30 system. This remarkably compact system
is a result of advanced technology developed by years of research. Technological innova-
tions that make the Lifestyle
® 30 system possible include the smallest CD changer now
available for home use and Jewel Cube® speakers, one-half the size of the previous Acousti-
mass® cube speakers....

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Setting Up
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® 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...

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Setting Up
Select the locations for your Lifestyle® 30 system
When you place your speakers according to the guidelines below, a combination of
reflected and direct sound provides the audio atmosphere of a home theater. You may
experiment with the placement and orientation of the Jewel Cube
® speakers and
Acoustimass® module to produce sound most pleasing to you. For the best surround effect,
adjust the...

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Setting Up
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...

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Setting Up
Connect the speakers and music center
Once you have selected locations for your speakers and music center, connect the system.
Connecting the Jewel Cube® speakers to the Acoustimass® module
1. Match each cable to the corresponding speaker location.
•Front speaker cables have blue RCA connectors at one end, with L, R, or C molded
into both the RCA connectors and the Jewel Cube connectors at...