Bose Lifestyle 12 Owners Guide

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Setting Up
Connect the speakers and Lifestyle® music center
Once you have selected locations for your music system, connect the speakers.
CAUTION: Make sure all components are unplugged from the power outlet before you
begin hooking up 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) termi-
nals on the back of each speaker. To lengthen the cable, use standard 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.
•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.
•Surround speaker cables have orange connectors at one end, with L and R molded
into the connectors. The red collars 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 terminal tab down, then insert the end of the appropriate wire into the
exposed hole. Release the tab to secure the wire. Connect each wire to its correspond-
ing terminal positive to positive (+ to +) and negative to negative (– to –).
b. Repeat this step for each of the five cube speaker arrays. (See Figure 5.)
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.
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.
 
						

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Connecting the Acoustimass® module to the Lifestyle® music
center
Connect the Acoustimass module to the music center with the audio input cable (Figure 6).
1. Insert the three connectors at one end of the audio input cable into the jacks on the rear
panel of the music center:
•Black connector into the SYSTEM CONTROL 1 jack
•Red connector into the R (right) FIXED OUTPUT jack
•White connector into the L (left) FIXED OUTPUT jack
Note: Be sure the connectors are fully inserted into each of the jacks. If the black connector
is not inserted fully into the SYSTEM CONTROL jack, you will hear no sound.
Note: Do not connect the audio input cable to the SPEAKERS A or SPEAKERS B outputs
(Figure 6). The speakers in your Lifestyle® 12 system are designed to work properly 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 speaker
connections
RIGHT RIGHT
CENTER
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Setting Up
230 V
115 V
1. Firmly insert the small connector on the end of the AC (mains) 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 (mains) outlet.
Note: Do not plug the AC power pack into a power outlet until all component connections
are complete.
Connecting the Acoustimass® module power (mains) cord
1. On a dual voltage system, the voltage selector switch is preset at the factory to be correct
for your area. Check to be sure it is set for the proper voltage (Figure 7). Use 115V for
North America; 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.
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 pack
The Lifestyle® music center comes with a 120V AC (mains) power pack for use in the USA
and Canada or an appropriate 230V or 240V power pack for international use. (See Figures 1
and 8.) Dual voltage models include both 120V and 230V power packs.
CAUTION: Be sure to use the correct power pack for your area. Using the wrong one may
damage your power pack or your music center.
•Model PS71, 120V in North America•Model PS72, 230V in Europe
•Model PS74, 230V in UK or Singapore•Model PS77, 240V in Australia
Figure 8
The AC power pack
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Setting Up
Connecting your home theater components to the Lifestyle® 12 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® 12 system. Your home
theater can include many other combinations of equipment, including cable TV, laserdisc
players, DVD players, CDI players, additional VCRs, and satellite decoder.
Note: A mono TV only serves as a display for the video, not as a source for the audio.
In order for the Lifestyle® 12 system to provide home theater effects, the program material
must be 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 are
stereo.
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® 12 system has one set of video inputs for the primary source (Figure 9).
Figure 9
Music center connectorsPOWER12VAC IN~1.0A
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Tape input
jacksAuxiliary
input jacksVideo sound
input jacks
Note: Your Lifestyle® 12 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, audio cables are available at many electronics
stores, or call Bose
®. 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
® 12 music center, and select the source from the Lifestyle® 12 remote or control
panel.
Figure 10
Connecting components
through your TV
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(1) To direct your video sound sources through your TV
If your stereo TV has fixed audio outputs (the audio signal level doesn’t 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 10.)
•Connect the fixed audio outputs to the VIDEO SOUND 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.)
•Set the TV balance control to the center of the dial or range.
•Set tone controls to flat or the middle position (neutral).
•Set TV to the stereo position.
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.
Figure 11
Connecting components
through your VCR
(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 and to select other connected sound
sources. (See Figure 11.)
•Connect your home theater components to the appropriate VCR inputs.
•Connect the VCR video signal to the TV through VIDEO IN or composite video input. You
can also use the RF 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 SOUND 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 SOUND 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 L and R audio outputs from the VCR to the TV, instead of using coaxial cable. 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.
Setting Up
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Setting Up
Figure 12
Connecting components to the
Lifestyle® 12 system inputs
(3) To connect components directly to the Lifestyle® 12 system
If you cannot (or do not choose to) use your TV or VCR to select the sound sources, connect
up to three sound sources directly to the Lifestyle® 12 system. For example, connect a VCR
into TAPE PLAY IN, a laserdisc to AUX IN, and a TV’s fixed audio outputs to VIDEO SOUND
IN on the music center. (See Figure 12.) By pressing one of these keys (TAPE, AUX, or VIDEO)
on the music center control panel or remote control, you choose which sound source to hear.
Select between TAPE, AUX, or VIDEO for the most pleasing sound quality for each particular
program.
Note: Selecting VIDEO on your Lifestyle® 12 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® 12
system.
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
VIDEO SOUND INPUT jacks are for audio from a video source.
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Other connections
Tape deck
To use an external tape recorder (analog audio cassette, analog open reel, digital audio tape,
Digital Compact Cassette, or MiniDisc), connect the inputs (REC) from the tape deck to the
music center TAPE REC jacks. Connect the outputs (PLAY) from the tape deck to the music
center TAPE PLAY INPUT jacks, matching the red plug to R (right) and black or white plug to
L (left).
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).
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® 12 system cannot turn a connected component on or off.
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Connect the antennas
The rear panel of your Lifestyle® music center provides connections for AM and FM antennas
(Figure 13). Unwind each antenna’s wires. Antennas provide better reception when their wires
are not bundled.
Figure 13
The antenna connections
Setting Up
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AM antenna
terminals FM antenna
jack
Figure 14
The FM dipole antenna
Figure 15
The AM loop antenna
FM antenna connections
1. Plug the antenna connector into the FM ANTENNA jack on the back of the Lifestyle® music
center.
2. Spread out the antenna arms. Experiment with both the placement and the angle of this
antenna to provide optimum FM reception.
AM antenna connections
Note: To install the AM antenna on a wall, follow the instructions enclosed with the antenna.
1. Loosen the AM ANTENNA screw terminals on the back of the Lifestyle® music center.
2. Slide the 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 at least 20 inches (50 cm) from the music center.
Experiment with the orientation of the loop for optimum AM reception.
Note: Outdoor antennas may be used with the music center antenna connections. To install
an outdoor antenna, consult a qualified installer. Follow all safety instructions.
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.
Attach the wire cover
To hide the wires and jacks from view, after all the connections are completed, attach the wire
cover to the music center. The five tabs on the wire cover snap into matching slots on the
music center back panel.
Figure 16
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Setting Up
Miniature switchesBattery compartment cover 3 AA batteries
Set radio channel spacing for dual voltage and 120V systems
Dual voltage music centers (which include both 120V and 230V power packs) and 120V
music centers can be set for two types of AM and FM channel spacing.
•Channel spacing for North America is 10 kHz for AM and 200 kHz for FM.
•Channel spacing for Europe is 9 kHz for AM and 50 kHz for FM.
Your dual voltage or 120V music center is factory preset for North American spacing. Select
the channel spacing most appropriate for your area.
To change AM and FM channel spacing:
1. Press OFF to turn off the music system.
2. Press and release the ERASE key under the CD cover. (See Figure 19 on page 19.)
The display indicates US for North American spacing and EU for European spacing.
Turn on the music center
Plug the Acoustimass® module power cord into an AC (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.
Note: If your system will be unattended for a few days, you may want to unplug your music
center to prevent a neighbor’s Lifestyle® remote control or your pets from accidentally turning
it on. In addition, see “Changing the house code settings” on page 24.
You are ready to enjoy your new Lifestyle® system. Refer to the following pages for informa-
tion on operating the music center controls and the Lifestyle® remote control.
Play the Test CD, following the instructions on page 22. Listen to the instructions on the CD
to verify your system setup.
Set up the remote control
Install the batteries
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 24 for information on how to prevent conflicts with other
Lifestyle
® music systems.
Figure 17
Installing the remote control
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Operating Your Lifestyle® 12 System
The music center display
This music center display (Figure 18) provides information on the music center functions.
Figure 18
The music center display
The system controls
Function
VIDEO - Selects a video sound source connected to the VIDEO inputs, and
turns the system on (in SURROUND speaker mode and enhanced bass).
AM/FM - Selects the radio and turns the system on (in STEREO speaker mode).
When the radio is on, switches between AM and FM.
CD - Selects the built-in CD player and turns the system on (in STEREO speaker
mode).
AUX - Selects a CD changer or other component connected to the AUX inputs,
and turns the system on (in STEREO speaker mode).
TAPE - Selects a tape deck or component connected to the TAPE inputs, and
turns the system on (in STEREO speaker mode).

 STOP - Stops 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 next strong AM or FM station.
VOLUME   - Raises or lowers the system volume.
AUTO OFF - Sets a 15-minute delay before the system shuts off. Each addi-
tional key press increases the time until shutoff by 15 minutes (up to 75 minutes).
MUTE - Silences the speakers. Also restores volume to muted speakers.
OFF - Turns the system off.
AUTO
OFF
MUTE
OFF
SEEK
SKIPTRACK /PRESET
STOP
TAPE
AUX
CD
AM
FM
VIDEO
PLAY/PAUSE
No disc
indicator Play
indicatorPause
indicator CD track and
AM/FM preset
number displaySource
indicators
FM
STEREO
DISC
RANDOM
AUTO OFF MUTEAUX TAPE VIDEOCD AM
TRACK
PRESET
CD elapsed time
and AM/FM station
frequency display
Music Center Remote Control
VOLUME