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The Bose® Lifestyle® 12 Series II System Owner’s Guide October 29, 2001 AM196573_05_V.pdf
2 October 29, 2001 AM196573_05_V.pdf 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
AM196573_05_V.pdf October 29, 2001 a 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.
English b October 29, 2001 AM196573_05_V.pdf 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
AM196573_05_V.pdf October 29, 2001 3 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.
4 October 29, 2001 AM196573_05_V.pdf 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.)
AM196573_05_V.pdf October 29, 2001 5 Setting Up ®® T r e b l e B a s s +– 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
6 October 29, 2001 AM196573_05_V.pdf 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.
AM196573_05_V.pdf October 29, 2001 7 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.
8 October 29, 2001 AM196573_05_V.pdf ® Treble Bass Preferred positionR I G H T F R O N TR I G H T R E A RC E N T E RO U T P U T S T O C U B E S P E A K E R SL E F T F R O N TL E F T R E A R®Alternate position 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