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    							The Bose® Lifestyle® 12 Series II System
    Owner’s Guide
    October 29, 2001
    AM196573_05_V.pdf 
    						
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    Safety Information
    WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or
    moisture.
    These CAUTION marks may be located on the back panel and bottom of your Lifestyle®
    music center and the bottom panel of your Acoustimass® module:
    The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to aler t
    the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that
    may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
    The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, as marked on the system, is intended to
    alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this
    owner’s guide.
    CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, insert fully.
    Class 1 laser product
    This compact disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER
    PRODUCT. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located
    on the bottom of the unit.
    CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
    specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The compact disc player 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 the Important Safety Information page enclosed with this
    owner’s guide.
    Please read this owner’s guide
    Please take the time to follow this owner’s guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate
    your system properly, and enjoy all of its advanced features. Save your owner’s guide for
    future reference.
    Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories, Inc. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
    Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
    CAUTION
    RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
    DO NOT OPEN
    CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
    DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
    NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.
    REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
    AVIS
    RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE
    NE PAS OUVRIR
    ATTENTION : POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE DÉCHARGE
    ÉLECTRIQUE, NE RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE (OU
    L’ARRIÈRE). IL NE SE TROUVE ÀL’INTÉRIEURAUCUNE
    PIÈCE POUVANT ÊTRE RÉPARÉE PARL’USAGER.
    S’ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT.
    CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
    KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
    LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITEKLASS 1 LASER APPARAT 
    						
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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 present.
    6. Clean only with a dry cloth – and as directed
    by Bose
    ® Corporation. Unplug this product from
    the wall outlet before cleaning.
    7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
    Install in accordance with the
    manufacturer’s instructions – To ensure
    reliable operation of the product and to protect it
    from overheating, put the product in a position
    and location that will not interfere with its proper
    ventilation. For example, do not place the product
    on a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may block
    the ventilation openings. Do not put it in a built-in
    system, such as a bookcase or a cabinet that may
    keep air from flowing through its ventilation
    openings.
    8. Do not install near any heat sources, such
    as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other
    apparatus (including amplifiers) that pro-
    duce heat.
    9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
    polarized or grounding-type plug. A polar-
    ized plug has two blades with one wider
    than the other. A grounding-type plug has
    two blades and a third grounding prong. The
    wider blade or third prong are provided for
    your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
    in your outlet, consult an electrician for
    replacement of the obsolete outlet.
    10. Protect the power cord from being walked
    on or pinched, particularly at plugs, conve-
    nience receptacles, and the point where
    they exit from the apparatus.
    11. Only use attachments/accessories speci-
    fied by the manufacturer.
    12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
    bracket or table specified by the
    manufacturer or sold with the
    apparatus. When a cart is used,
    use caution when moving the
    cart/apparatus combination to
    avoid injury from tip-over.
    13. Unplug this apparatus 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 operate normally, or
    has been dropped – Do not attempt to service this
    product yourself. Opening or removing covers may
    expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards.
    Please call Bose to be referred to an authorized
    service center near you.
    15. To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoid
    overloading wall outlets, extension cords, or
    integral convenience receptacles.
    16. Do not let objects or liquids enter the product –
    as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
    short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric
    shock.
    17. See product enclosure for safety related
    markings.
    Information about products that
    generate electrical noise
    If applicable, this equipment has been tested and found
    to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
    pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
    designed to provide reasonable protection against
    harmful interference in a residential installation. This
    equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
    frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
    dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
    ence to radio communications. However, this is no
    guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
    installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
    ence to radio or television reception, which can be
    determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are
    encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
    more of the following measures:
    •Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
    •Increase the separation between the equipment and
    receiver.
    •Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different
    circuit than the one to which the receiver is connected.
    •Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-
    cian for help.
    Note: Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radio
    remote control could void the user’s authority to operate
    this equipment.
    This product complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class
    B specifications. 
    						
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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 system of the building, as close to the
    point of cable entry as is practical.
    18. Use proper power sources – Plug the product into
    a proper power source, as described in the operating
    instructions or as marked on the product.
    19. Avoid power lines – Use extreme care when
    installing an outside antenna system to keep from
    touching power lines or circuits, as contact with
    them may be fatal. Do 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.
    Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/
    NFPA No. 70 provides information with respect to
    proper grounding of the mast and supporting
    structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
    discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
    location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to
    grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
    ground electrode. Refer to the antenna grounding
    illustration on this page.
    Antenna lead in wire
    Antenna discharge unit
    (NEC Section 810-20)
    Grounding conductors(NEC Section 810-21)
    Power service grounding
    electrode system
    (NEC ART 250, Part H)
    Ground clamps Ground clamp
    Electric service
    equipment
    ©2001 Bose Corporation,
    The Mountain, Framingham, MA
    01701-9168 USA
    255805 AM Rev.00 JN10494 
    						
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    Contents
    Where to find…
    Setting Up
    Before you begin ........................................................................................................... 4
    Unpacking the carton ................................................................................................... 5
    Selecting the locations for your Lifestyle
    ® 12 system ................................................... 6
    Connecting the speakers and Lifestyle® music center .................................................. 9
    Connecting your home theater components to the Lifestyle® 12 system ................... 12
    Connecting the antennas ............................................................................................ 16
    Attaching the wire cover ............................................................................................. 16
    Installing the batteries in the remote control .............................................................. 17
    Setting radio channel spacing for dual voltage and 120V systems ............................ 17
    Operating Your Lifestyle
    ® 12 System
    Turning on the music center ....................................................................................... 18
    The music center display ............................................................................................ 18
    The music center controls .......................................................................................... 19
    The Lifestyle
    ® remote control ...................................................................................... 19
    The system controls .................................................................................................... 20
    Additional system controls ......................................................................................... 21
    Listening to your Lifestyle
    ® 12 system ........................................................................ 22
    Operating the special features .................................................................................... 23
    Chimes ........................................................................................................................ 23
    Listening to digital sound ............................................................................................ 24
    Listening to compact discs ......................................................................................... 24
    Listening to the radio .................................................................................................. 25
    Using the system with external components .............................................................. 26
    Maintaining Your Lifestyle
    ® 12 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
    ® 12 system .................................................................... 32
    Product Information
    Technical information .................................................................................................. 33
    Accessories ................................................................................................................. 33
    Index ................................................................................................................................. 34
    Bose
    ® Corporation .................................................................................... inside back cover
    For your records
    Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the music center and the bottom panel of the
    Acoustimass® module.
    Music center serial number: ______________________________________________________
    Acoustimass module serial number: ______________________________________________
    Dealer name: __________________________________________________________________
    Dealer phone: _______________________ Purchase date: ___________________________
    We suggest you keep your sales slip and warranty card together with this owner’s guide. 
    						
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    Setting Up
    Before you begin
    Thank you for purchasing the Bose® Lifestyle® 12 Series II system. This complete audio home
    entertainment system offers superb sound, elegance, technology, and simplicity for music
    and home theater. Your system is fully compatible with digital program material and includes:
    •A Lifestyle
    ® music center with built-in AM/FM radio and CD player
    •Inputs for a video sound source, a digital sound source, and a tape deck (or other
    auxiliary source)
    •Powered Acoustimass
    ® speakers with a hideaway Acoustimass module and five cube
    speaker arrays
    •An easy-to-use remote control
    Realism and impact
    Your Lifestyle® 12 Series II home theater system is equipped with an all new Videostage®
    decoder that uses digital signal processing. The result is increased surround sound realism
    and impact both for movie soundtracks and music recordings. Built-in Dolby Digital decoding
    of inputs from DVD, digital TV, next-generation cable boxes, and satellite receivers provides
    “5.1” capability – up to five discrete audio channels directed into five independent cube
    speaker arrays, plus rich bass sound from the Acoustimass module. The Videostage decoder
    processes analog formats, as well as two or even single-channel PCM and Dolby Digital
    bitstreams, and helps to deliver the acoustic experience of the movies right in your home.
    Compatibility
    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
    ® 12 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 stereo broadcasts and rented or recorded tapes can approach that of
    your DVD discs.
    •Surround-encoded analog or digital audio signals. Look for the terms Surround or
    Dolby Surround, or the symbol  3  on tapes and discs, or the word “surround”
    preceding a TV broadcast.
    •Stereo program material from TV, FM, CD, and cassette. Videostage decoding
    delivers five channels, even when the original source contained only one or two.
    •Monoaural program material. Videostage decoding can process a one-channel
    program into five-channel sound and direct the result to five independent speakers.
    Dialogue remains locked on-screen, while music and ambient effects fill the room.
    Automatic sound level monitoring and control
    Your enjoyment of movies at home is enhanced by Digital Dynamic Range® compression. This
    technology automatically monitors and adjusts the volume to allow you to hear soft sounds,
    particularly dialogue, and to prevent you from being overwhelmed by a loud special effect
    (e.g., a crash or explosion). This feature is especially useful for late night movie viewing – it
    eliminates the need for you to constantly adjust the volume settings. (See pages 22-23.) 
    						
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    Setting Up
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    Surround speaker cables
    (orange connectors)
    Front speaker cables
    (blue connectors)AA batteriesAC power pack
    5 cube speaker
    arrays
    AC power cord
    Rubber
    feet
    Stereo cable
    Test CDFM antenna
    AM loop antenna Audio input cableWire coverLifestyle
    ® music center Acoustimass
    module
    Antenna base
    Remote control
    Lifestyle
    ® system CD
    *Power cord and pack shown above are USA/Canada versions.
    Dual voltage systems include 1 power cord, 1 adapter , and 2 power packs.
    The power cords and packs for Europe, UK/Singapore, and Australia are shown below.
    UK/Singapore
    EuropeAustralia
    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® 12 system. If any part of
    the product appears damaged, do not attempt to use the system. Notify Bose® or your
    authorized Bose dealer immediately.
    Check to be sure your Lifestyle
    ® 12 system contains the parts identified in Figure 1.
    Note: Find the serial numbers on the bottom panel of the Acoustimass® module and the
    bottom of the music center. Then write them on your warranty card and in the spaces pro-
    vided on page 3.
    WARNING: The Acoustimass module weighs 33 pounds (15 kg). Use good lifting practice
    to avoid injury.
    WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of
    children.
    Figure 1
    What comes with your
    Lifestyle® 12  Series II system:
    •Lifestyle® music center
    •AC power (mains) pack*
    •Wire cover
    •FM antenna
    •AM loop antenna
    •Antenna base
    •Remote control
    •3 AA batteries
    •Acoustimass
     module
    •5 cube speaker arrays
    •AC power (mains) cord*
    •Audio input cable
    •5 speaker cables (3 front
       and 2 surround)
    •8 self-adhesive rubber feet
    •Stereo cable
    •Lifestyle
    ® system CD
    •Test CD 
    						
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    Setting Up
    Selecting the locations for your Lifestyle® 12 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 cubes to produce the sound most pleasing to you. For
    more discussion of speaker placement and room acoustics, see “Fine-tuning your system”
    on page 27.
    Speaker locations
    Follow these guidelines to select locations that provide the maximum home theater effect
    from your Lifestyle® 12 system (Figures 2 and 3).
    CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for your speakers. Vibration can cause the
    speakers to move, particularly on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, or highly polished
    wood. If you are placing the center speaker on top of the television, use the smaller of the two
    sets of four rubber feet provided. You may obtain additional rubber feet (part no. 178321),
    free of charge, by contacting Bose
    ® Customer Service (see listings on the inside back cover).
    Left and right front speakers
    The sound from the left and right front speakers should seem to 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 room condi-
    tions and personal preference. The front cables allow the cube speakers to be placed up
    to 20 feet (6.1 m) from the Acoustimass
    ® module.
    3. Direct one cube of each array forward. Direct the other cube toward the wall or in a
    different direction to create reflected sound. (See the illustration of reflected sound pat-
    terns in Figure 3.)
    Note: The cube speakers are magnetically shielded so you can place them close to the
    TV without affecting picture quality.
    Center speaker
    The sound from the center speaker should appear to come directly from the center of the
    picture (Figure 2). The center speaker cable allows up to 20 feet (6.1 m) distance from the
    Acoustimass module.
    1. Place the center speaker directly above or below the center of the TV screen, or at the
    closest convenient location.
    2. Align the speaker with the front of the TV screen (not pushed to the back of the TV).
    3. Direct each of the cubes slightly away from center, to create a wider area of direct sound
    (Figure 3).
    Note: If you put the speakers in a bookcase unit, be sure to place each one at the front
    edge of the shelf. Placing speakers in an enclosed space can change the tonal quality of the
    sound. This effect is minimized if the shelves are filled with books. 
    						
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    Left frontRight front
    ®
    Center
    Left
    surround
    Right
    surround
    Setting Up
    Figure 2
    Recommended front speaker
    locations
    Surround speakers
    The surround (rear) speakers create an area of sound around the listener. Place them in the
    back half of your room. Direct the cubes so that you 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
    Acoustimass
    module Center Left
    frontRight
    front
    1. Place the speakers at ear height or higher, if possible.
    2. Adjust the rear surround speakers to direct sound to the front and back of the listener. 
    						
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    5. Once you have selected a position for the module, place the four self-adhesive rubber feet
    near the corners of the bottom surface. The rubber feet provide increased stability and
    protection from scratches.
    6. Aim the port (the round opening) into the room or along the wall to avoid blocking the port
    or creating too much bass.
    7. For best bass performance, do not place the port at equal distances from any two walls or
    from a wall and the ceiling.
    CAUTION: Do not cover the ventilation openings of the Acoustimass module. The slots on
    the end provide ventilation for the built-in electronic circuitry, and should not be blocked.
    CAUTION: The magnetic field from the Acoustimass module is not an immediate risk to your
    video tapes, audio tapes, and other magnetic media. However, you should not store tapes
    directly on or near the Acoustimass module.
    Music center
    Select a location for the music center.
    1. Allow enough room to open the CD player cover.
    2. Place the 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 module.
    Note: To avoid interference with the TV picture, place the Acoustimass module at least
    18 inches (45 cm) from the TV.
    1. Place the Acoustimass 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 convenient location – under a table, behind a sofa. Do not allow furniture or
    drapes to block the ventilation openings of the module.
    3. Place the Acoustimass module within reach of the audio input cable, speaker cables, and
    an AC power (mains) outlet.
    4. Select a position for the Acoustimass module (Figure 4). For proper ventilation, place it on
    the long edge, with the connectors facing the floor. An alternate position is on its largest
    side, with the bass and treble controls facing up. Do not place the module on either end,
    as shown by the last two views in Figure 4.
    Figure 4
    Acoustimass module positions
    Setting Up 
    						
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