Bose Lifestyle 12 system Sold from 1994 to May 1999 User Manual
Have a look at the manual Bose Lifestyle 12 system Sold from 1994 to May 1999 User Manual online for free. It’s possible to download the document as PDF or print. UserManuals.tech offer 223 Bose manuals and user’s guides for free. Share the user manual or guide on Facebook, Twitter or Google+.
AM191409_01_V.pdf December 20, 2001 9 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.
10 December 20, 2001 AM191409_01_V.pdf 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 OUTPUTS TO CUBE SPEAKERSLEFT LEFT POWER12VAC IN~1.0A SYSTEM CONTROL1 2AM LOOP ANTENNA AUX VIDEO SOUND BRINPUTPLAY RECOUTPUTAL RL SPEAKERS FIXEDTAPEB Z TG642 950 D SBOSE CorporationU L®LISTED 917D AUDIO EQUIPMENTMANUFACTURED: geprüdfte Sicherheit 93 TÜV Rheinland BOSE CORPORATION, FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-9168 MADE IN USA ®LIFESTYLE MODEL 5 MUSIC CENTER® FRONT SURROUNDAUDIO INPUT Left surround speaker Right surround speaker AC power jack Black connector into SYSTEM CONTROL 1 Right-angle connector into AUDIO INPUT Audio input cable AC power jack Center speakerLeft front speaker Right front speaker Red and white connectors into matching FIXED OUTPUTs OUTPUTBA RL SPEAKERS Setting Up
AM191409_01_V.pdf December 20, 2001 11 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 (model PS71 shown
12 December 20, 2001 AM191409_01_V.pdf 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 SYSTEM CONTROL 1 2AM LOOP ANTENNA AUX VIDEO SOUND BRINPUTPLAY RECOUTPUTAL RL SPEAKERS FIXEDTAPEB Z TG642 950 D S BOSE CorporationU L®LISTED 917D AUDIO EQUIPMENTMANUFACTURED: geprüdfte Sicherheit 93 TÜV Rheinland BOSE CORPORATION, FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-9168 MADE IN USA ®LIFESTYLE MODEL 5 MUSIC CENTER® 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 L L POWER12VAC IN~1.0ASYSTEM CONTROL1 2AM LOOP ANTENNA AUX VIDEO SOUND BRINPUTPLAY RECOUTPUTAL RL SPEAKERS FIXEDTAPEB Z TG642 950 D SBOSE CorporationU L®LISTED 917D AUDIO EQUIPMENTMANUFACTURED:geprüdfte Sicherheit93TÜV RheinlandBOSE CORPORATION, FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-9168 MADE IN USA ®LIFESTYLE MODEL 5 MUSIC CENTER® LRV R VR Cable TVLaserdisc VCR TVLifestyle ® music center
AM191409_01_V.pdf December 20, 2001 13 (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 L POWER12VAC IN~1.0ASYSTEM CONTROL1 2AM LOOP ANTENNA AUX VIDEO SOUND BRINPUTPLAY RECOUTPUTAL RL SPEAKERS FIXEDTA P EB Z TG642 950 D SBOSE CorporationU L®LISTED 917D AUDIO EQUIPMENTMANUFACTURED:geprüdfte Sicherheit93TÜV RheinlandBOSE CORPORATION, FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-9168 MADE IN USA ®LIFESTYLE MODEL 5 MUSIC CENTER®LRV R V Cable TVLaserdisc VCRVideo out to TVTV Audio out Lifestyle® music center
14 December 20, 2001 AM191409_01_V.pdf 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. L L L POWER12VAC IN~1.0ASYSTEM CONTROL1 2AM LOOP ANTENNA AUX VIDEO SOUND BRINPUTPLAY RECOUTPUTAL RL SPEAKERS FIXEDTAPEB Z TG642 950 D SBOSE CorporationU L®LISTED 917D AUDIO EQUIPMENTMANUFACTURED:geprüdfte Sicherheit93TÜV RheinlandBOSE CORPORATION, FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-9168 MADE IN USA ®LIFESTYLE MODEL 5 MUSIC CENTER® R V R VR V VCRVideo out to TV Laserdisc Cable TV TV Audio out Lifestyle®music center
AM191409_01_V.pdf December 20, 2001 15 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. Setting Up
16 December 20, 2001 AM191409_01_V.pdf 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 POWER12VAC IN~1.0A SYSTEM CONTROL 1 2AM LOOP ANTENNA AUX VIDEO SOUND BRINPUTPLAY RECOUTPUTAL RL SPEAKERS FIXEDTAPEB Z TG642 950 D S BOSE CorporationU L®LISTED 917D AUDIO EQUIPMENTMANUFACTURED: geprüdfte Sicherheit 93 TÜV Rheinland BOSE CORPORATION, FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-9168 MADE IN USA ®LIFESTYLE MODEL 5 MUSIC CENTER® 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 The wire cover
AM191409_01_V.pdf December 20, 2001 17 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 batteries
18 December 20, 2001 AM191409_01_V.pdf 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