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

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LRTAPE INLRTAPE OUT
RIGHT RIGHT
CENTER
OUTPUTS TO
CUBE SPEAKERSLEFT LEFTFRONT SURROUNDAUDIO
INPUT
Figure 6
Connecting the speakers and the
music center
230 V230 V
115 V115 V
Figure 7
Dual voltage Acoustimass module:
voltage selector switch settings
Figure 8
The AC power pack (model PS71
shown)
CAUTION:
Be sure to use the correct
power pack for your area.
Using the wrong one may
damage your music center.
Connecting the Acoustimass® module power cord
1. On a dual voltage Acoustimass module, the voltage selector switch is preset at the
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
plug provided. If you are in doubt, contact your local electric utility for the appropriate
voltage setting.
2. Plug the small end of the AC power (mains) cord into the module power jack.
Note: Do not plug the power cord into a power outlet until you complete all connections.
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.
Use only the Bose
® power pack model specified for your area:
•Model PS71, 120V in North America•Model PS72, 230V in Europe
•Model PS73, 100V in Japan•Model PS74, 230V in UK or Singapore
•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.
Setting Up
CAUTION:
Make sure the voltage selec-
tor switch is set correctly.
Right
surround
speakerRight front
speakerCenter
speaker
Right-angle connector
 into AUDIO INPUT
Left front
speaker
Left
surround
speaker
Audio
input
cable
Power jack
Multi-pin connector into
SPEAKER ZONE 1
AC power pack 
						

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Setting Up
Figure 9
Connecting components through
your TV
Cable TV
Laserdisc
VCR
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® 30 system. Your home
theater can include many other combinations of equipment, including cable TV box, laser-
disc players, DVD 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 surround sound from encoded video tapes, you must have a stereo (HiFi)
VCR. While not all VCRs are stereo devices, all CD, DVD, 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® 30 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 sound 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.):
•Connect your home theater components (VCR, cable box, laserdisc player, etc.) to
the appropriate TV inputs. See Figure 9.
•Connect the TV fixed audio outputs to the VIDEO 1 or 2 inputs of 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 settings such as expanded stereo, mega-bass, phantom, SAP.
These settings prevent the proper processing of the surround sound through your
Lifestyle
® system.
•Set the TV balance control to the center of the dial or range.
•Set tone controls to flat or the middle position (neutral).
•Set the TV to the stereo position.
Note: If 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: If 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.
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Figure 10
Music center connectors
Figure 12
Connecting components to the
music center inputs
Cable TV
Setting Up
Laserdisc
VCR
Audio
out
TV Video Audio
out to TV out
(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.
•Connect your home theater components to the appropriate VCR inputs.
•Connect the VCR video out signal to the TV through VIDEO IN or composite video
input. You can also use the RF (coaxial or 75Ω) or antenna input.
•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.)
•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 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.
Cable TV
Figure 11
Connecting components through
your VCR
Laserdisc
VCR
Video out to TV Audio out
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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 speakers 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.
CD changer, DVD player, or laserdisc player
To use one of these components, connect its audio outputs to the music center AUX INPUT
jacks, matching the red plug to R (right) and black or white plug to L (left). See Figure 13.
Turntable
To connect a turntable, you need a phono preamplifier (with RIAA equalization). Consult your
dealer for the appropriate model. Connect the audio outputs of the phono preamplifier to
the music center AUX INPUT jacks, matching the red plug to R (right) and black or white
plug to L (left).
Note: The Lifestyle® 30 system cannot turn a connected component on or off.
Setting Up
LRTAPE INLRTAPE OUT
VCR, TV,
DVD, and/or
laserdisc VCR, TV,
DVD, and/or
laserdisc Other
componentOutputs         InputsTape
deck
Figure 13
Connecting other components 
						

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Setting Up
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.
FM antenna connections
1. Plug the FM antenna connector into the FM ANTENNA jack on the back of the music
center.
2. Spread out the antenna arms. Experiment with both the 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
1. Plug the AM antenna connector into the AM ANTENNA jack on the back of the music
center.
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.
Connecting to a cable radio signal
To connect your system to the FM signal available from some cable TV companies, contact
your cable provider for assistance. The connection is made to the FM 75Ω EXTERNAL
antenna connector on the back of the system.
CAUTION: Be certain that the installation includes a signal splitter so that only the FM
band, not the cable TV band, is transmitted to the system. It is necessary to use a splitter
that filters the signal to prevent any re-emissions of the TV spectrum through the system.
AM antenna
jack
Figure 16
The AM antenna
Figure 15
The FM antenna
Figure 14
The antenna connectionsCoaxial (75Ω)
FM antenna jack 
						

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Setting Up
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 seems 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.
Battery compartment cover
3 AA batteries
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.
•10 kHz for AM and 200 kHz for FM (common to North America)
•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 
 for North American spacing or 
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 
 to .
While holding ERASE, press SOURCE SELECT again to change from 
 to .
Figure 17
Installing the remote control
batteries 
						

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Turn on your Lifestyle® 30 system
Plug the Acoustimass® module power cord into an AC power (mains) outlet. Then plug in the
music center power pack.
Note: Your speakers will not operate unless you complete all cable and power connections
before turning on the music center.
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.
To open the music center, press up gently on the bottom of the door (Figure 18).
•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.
•To listen to the radio, follow the instructions on page 20.
•To use other components with your Lifestyle
® system, see page 21.
•To use your system with two listening zones, see pages 23 and 24.
Turning the system on
•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.
•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
•Use the VOLUME 
 (up) or  (down) keys to raise or lower the volume.
•Use the MUTE key on the remote control to silence the speakers in the zone controlled
by that remote. Press MUTE again to restore volume to the muted speakers.
•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 
,
PLAY, or a source key to resume sound in the selected zone.
Turning the system off
•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.
CAUTION:
Be sure the three shipping
screws on the bottom of the
music center have been
removed before turning on the
system.
Mute
indicator
Zone 1 or 2
indicator
Random play all discs or
random play one disc
indicator CD track and
AM/FM preset
number displayStop
indicatorSetting
house
codes
indicator No disc
indicator
Pause
indicator Play
indicatorDisc
indicators
CD elapsed time
and AM/FM station
frequency displaySource
indicatorsFigure 19
The music center display
Figure 18
Opening the music center door 
						

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AMFM
AUX
CD
1 VIDEO
2 VIDEO
TAPE
MUTE
MUTE
ALL
OFFON
RANDOM
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Note: To control the system from different listening zones, see “Using two listening zones” on pages 23-24.
SOURCE
SELECT
/II
/II
Music center Remote control
SKIP
SKIP
ON
OFF
SKIPSKIP
The system controls
Function
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 between AM and FM.
TA P E - Selects a tape deck or component connected to the TAPE
inputs, and turns the system on.
SOURCE SELECT - Turns the system on to the previously selected
sound source. When on, changes the source in this sequence – 
CD, FM, AM, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, AUX, TAPE, CD. . .
 STOP - Stops the CD player. After 20 minutes, the system shuts off.
 PAUSE - Pauses play of the CD. After a 20-minute pause, changes
to STOP.
 PLAY - Begins play of the CD.
RANDOM (or  SKIP plus SKIP ) - In CD mode, begins random
play of all tracks on all discs. Pressed again, begins random play of
tracks on the current disc. Pressed again, cancels random play.
 SKIP - Selects the previous CD track, or the previous preset radio
station. Held down, initiates scan (CD) or seek (tuner) function.
 SKIP - Selects the next CD track, or the next preset radio station.
Held down, initiates scan (CD) or seek (tuner) function.
NEXT DISC - Advances to play the next disc loaded in the CD
magazine.
VOLUME 
 \ - Raises or lowers the system volume.
MUTE - Silences the speakers in the selected zone. Also restores
volume to muted speakers in the selected zone.
MUTE ALL - Silences all speakers currently playing. Also restores
sound to speakers silenced by the MUTE ALL key.
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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 
/ - 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).
ON
OFFVOLUMESTORE/IPLAY/PAUSE
SOURCE
SELECTERASE
SKIP
NEXT DISCTUNEI
The Lifestyle® 30 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 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.
SPEAKER MODE - Selects SURROUND 
SURROUND (5-speaker), STEREO+CENTERSTEREO+CENTER(3-speaker), or STEREO STEREO (2-speaker) mode.
•When you press VIDEO, the system automatically selects SURROUND mode.
•For other sound sources (AM/FM, CD, AUX, TAPE), the system selects STEREO
mode.
•Each time you change to another sound source, the system selects the factory-set
speaker mode for that source (SURROUND for VIDEO, STEREO for all others).
•While the system is playing, you can change to any other speaker mode (SUR-
ROUND, STEREO+CENTER, STEREO).
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.
•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.
•To return to the factory-set SURROUND or STEREO+CENTER volume, hold the
SURROUND or STEREO+CENTER key for 10 seconds.
•While in STEREO mode, pressing SURROUND 
+ selects SURROUND mode.
Figure 21
The remote control keys
Figure 20
The music center controls 
						

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Listening to compact discs
Using the CD changer
You can load up to six compact discs at a time.
Loading discs into the CD magazine
Hold the magazine, looking at the side with the
arrow. Insert up to six discs, label side up
(Figure 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.
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 22
Loading a CD
CAUTION:
Do not insert more than one
disc into any slot. Forcing two
discs into one slot could
cause them to become stuck,
and could damage the discs,
the CD magazine, or the
music center.
6 6
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
6 DISK MAGAZINE
6 6
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
Ejecting discs from the CD magazine
Press the white lever that corresponds to the
disc you want to eject. This ejects the disc far
enough for you to grasp the edge and remove
it from the magazine (Figure 23).
Figure 23
Ejecting a CD
Figure 25
The CD magazine EJECT button
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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
6 DISC MAGAZINE
INSERT IN THIS DIRECTION
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.