Bose Lifestyle 25 series II system Sold from May 1999 to 2003 User Manual

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Setting Up
Connecting 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 heavy-duty RCA extension
cables or splice in 18-gauge or thicker cord (connecting + to + and – to –). To purchase
cables, see your dealer or 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, or 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 or 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. Press the terminal tab on the back of the cube array to insert the marked wire into the
red terminal and the plain wire into the black terminal. Release the tab to secure the
wire.
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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LRTAPE INLRTAPE OUT
RIGHT RIGHT
CENTER
OUTPUTS TO
CUBE SPEAKERSLEFT LEFTFRONT SURROUNDAUDIO
INPUT
Left
surround
speaker Right
surround
speakerCenter
speakerLeft front
speaker Right front
speaker
Setting Up
Right-angle
connector
into AUDIO
INPUT
Audio
input
cable
AC power jack
To digital signal
source
AC power pack
Multi-pin connector into SPEAKER ZONE 1
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. Plug the small black multi-pin connector (flat side facing up) into the jack marked
SPEAKER ZONE 1 on the rear of the music center.
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.
Note: Connect your digital signal source to the female RCA connector. See “Connecting
your home theater components...” on page 12.
Note: Be sure that each connector is fully inserted into each jack.
3. Extend the audio input cable as much as possible, since it includes an antenna for the
remote control.
Note: Refer to “Using two listening zones” on page 30 for information on connecting a
second zone.
Figure 6
Music center and speaker
connections 
						

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Setting Up
230 V
115 V
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)
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. 
						

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Setting Up
Connecting your home theater components to the Lifestyle® 25 system
There are many possible variations of equipment in a home theater. In addition to the
Lifestyle® 25 system, a home theater complement typically includes a stereo or mono TV and
stereo VCR. In a digital home theater system, the primary source may be a DVD player. Your
home theater can include many other combinations of equipment, including cable TV,
laserdisc players, additional VCRs, and a 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® 25 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 deliver stereo, all CD, DVD, and nearly all laserdisc players do.
Note: Line level outputs from most VCRs or laserdisc players are fixed. If your VCR, laser-
disc player, or other video sound source has fixed and variable outputs, use the fixed out-
puts.
Setting up a digital sound source
Connect a DTV or DVD player’s digital signal directly to the female RCA jack on the audio
input cable. Connect the DVD player’s analog signal output to the AUX inputs. If your
Lifestyle
® system receives a valid digital signal (including PCM or Dolby Digital bitstreams),
this digital sound is used. If no valid digital signal is received, then your system selects the
analog signal being sent to AUX, which is then processed by the Videostage
® decoder for
excellent home theater sound. If your digital audio source has an optical connector, you will
need an adapter with an RCA (coaxial) connector. Consult your dealer or contact Bose
®.
Note: Ensure the connection between the digital source and the Lifestyle® system is made
using a 3 to 6 foot (1 to 2 m) standard audio cable or video cable. For longer lengths, use a
75 ohm cable.
Figure 9
Music center connectors
Setting up a video sound source
The Lifestyle® 25 system has two sets of video sound inputs (Figure 9) for your non-digital
video sound sources, such as your TV or VCR.
Note: Your Lifestyle® 25 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.
Non-digital video sound source outputs to VIDEO inputs
DVD analog outputs to AUX inputs 
						

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How to set up your home theater
There are two basic methods for setting up your home theater. It is best to connect compo-
nents directly to the Lifestyle® 25 music center, and select the source from its remote or
control panel. A second option is to use a stereo TV as the switching center to select the
sound source. In each example, the analog outputs from the DVD player (or other digital
device) are connected to the AUX inputs. You may need extra long audio cables or exten-
sions for some of these connections.
(1) To connect video sound sources directly to the Lifestyle® 25 system
You may connect up to three video sound sources directly to your system. For example,
connect the analog outputs of your DVD player to AUX, the VCR fixed outputs to VIDEO 1,
and the TV to VIDEO 2 on the back of your music center. (See Figure 10.) Connect the coaxial
digital audio output from your DVD player to the female RCA connection on the audio input
cable (connecting the music center with the module) using a male-to-male RCA cable.
If a valid digital signal is received by the Lifestyle
® 25 system through the audio input cable,
the system plays that audio source. If no valid digital signal is received, it selects the backup
analog signal being sent to AUX.
When connecting your TV:
•Connect the TV fixed audio outputs to the VIDEO 2 inputs on the music center.
•Turn the TV speakers off or the volume all the way down. (If there is an internal/external
speakers switch, select external speakers. Do not connect any speakers to the TV.)
•Turn off any special TV settings such as expanded stereo, mega-bass, phantom, or
SAP. They prevent proper surround processing through your Lifestyle
® system.
•Set the TV balance control to the center of the dial or range.
•Set tone controls to flat or the middle position (neutral).
•Set TV to the stereo position.
Figure 10
Connecting components to the
Lifestyle® 25 system inputs
Setting Up
LRTAPE INLRTAPE OUT
LR
L
R
V
L
R
V
VCR Cable TV
TV
To the module Music centerDigital audio output
DVD player 
						

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Cable TVVCR TV DVD playerMusic center Digital audio output
To the module
LRTAPE INLRTAPE OUT
L LR
VR
V
RLMusic center
(2) To direct video sound sources through your TV
This is an alternative connection method. (See Figure 11.) 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.), then you can:
•Connect your DVD player L and R outputs to the music center AUX inputs.
•Connect the DVD video output to one of the video inputs on the TV.
•Connect the coaxial digital audio output from your DVD player to the female RCA
connection on the audio input cable (connecting the music center with the module)
using a male-to-male RCA cable.
•Connect your home theater components to the TV inputs.
•Connect the TV fixed audio outputs to the VIDEO 1 inputs on the music center.
•Turn the TV speakers off or the volume all the way down. (If there is an internal/external
speakers switch, select external speakers. Do not connect any speakers to the TV.)
•Turn off any special TV settings such as expanded stereo, mega-bass, phantom or
SAP. They prevent proper surround processing through your Lifestyle
® system.
•Set the TV balance control to the center of the dial or range.
•Set tone controls to flat or the middle position (neutral).
•Set TV to the stereo position.
Note: If necessary, as a second choice, you can use the 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.
Note: If you connect your stereo VCR through your stereo TV, do not use coaxial cable.
Instead, connect the VCR L and R audio outputs to the TV L and R audio inputs to ensure
proper stereo and surround sound.
Figure 11
Connecting components
through your TV
Setting Up 
						

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Setting Up
About the video source
Your TV is the display for the video (picture) signal. Thus, the video signal must be connected
directly to the TV. Do not connect it to the Lifestyle® 25 system.
Note: For assistance with video connections between your DVD player and/or VCR and TV,
see your video components manuals.
Note: There is no video signal input (usually a yellow-coded jack) on the music center. The
VIDEO INPUT jacks are for 
audio from a video source.
Other connections
Use standard RCA audio cables to connect other components to your Lifestyle®  music
center, matching the red connector to R (right) and the white (or black) connector to L (left).
You can use a Y-adapter (available at electronics stores) to connect a mono source.
Tape deck
To use an external recorder (analog audio cassette, MD, or digital audio tape), connect the
inputs (REC) of the recorder to the music center’s TAPE OUT jacks. Connect the outputs
(PLAY) from the recorder to the music center’s TAPE IN jacks.
Laserdisc player or additional CD changer
To use one of these components, connect its audio outputs to the music center VIDEO 1,
VIDEO 2, or AUX (if not used for a digital source) 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). You can order
the appropriate model from Bose® by calling 1-800-367-4008 and asking for part number
252603. Connect the audio outputs of the phono preamplifier to the music center VIDEO 1,
VIDEO 2, or AUX (if not used for a digital source) jacks, matching the red plug to R (right) and
black or white plug to L (left).
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Setting Up
AM antenna jack
FM antenna jack
Figure 13
The FM dipole antenna
Figure 14
The AM loop antenna
Connecting the antennas
The rear panel of your Lifestyle® music center provides connections for AM and FM antennas
(Figure 12). Unwind each antenna’s wires. Antennas provide better reception when their wires
are not bundled.
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.
Figure 12
The antenna connections
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. Plug the AM antenna connector into the AM ANTENNA jack on the back of the Lifestyle®
music center.
2. Stand the loop antenna on the base, following the instructions enclosed with the antenna.
3.  Move the loop part of the antenna as far as possible but at least 20 inches (50 cm) from
the music center and at least 4 feet (1.2 m) from the Acoustimass
® module. Experiment
with the orientation of the loop for optimum AM reception.
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.
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Setting Up
Miniature switchesBattery compartment cover 3 AA batteries
Setting radio channel spacing for dual voltage and 120V systems
Dual voltage music centers (which include both 120V and 230V power packs) can be set for
two types of AM and FM channel spacing.
•10 kHz for AM and 200 kHz for FM (common to North America)
•9 kHz for AM and 50 kHz for FM (common to Europe)
Your dual voltage music center is preset for North American spacing. Select the channel
spacing most appropriate for your area.
To change between North American and European channel spacing:
1. Turn the music center off.
2. Press and hold the ERASE key (on the music center control panel) for three seconds. The
display flashes PROGRAM and indicates US for North American spacing or Euro for
European spacing.
3. While holding the ERASE key, press SOURCE SELECT (on the music center control
panel). The display flashes PROGRAM and the setting changes from US to Euro. While
holding ERASE, press SOURCE SELECT again to change from Euro to US.
Installing the batteries in the remote control
1. Slide open the battery compartment on the back of the remote (Figure 15).
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 32 for information on how to prevent conflicts with other
Lifestyle
® music systems.
Figure 15
Installing the remote control
batteries 
						

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Turning 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 all cable and power connections are completed
before turning on the music center.
You are ready to enjoy your new Lifestyle® system. Open the music center by gently pressing
upwards on the bottom of the door (Figure 16).
Refer to the pages that follow for information on operating the music center controls and the
Lifestyle
® remote control.
Play the Test CD, following the instructions on page 24. Listen to the instructions on the CD
to verify your system setup.
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. Also see “Changing the house code settings” on page 32.
The music center display
This music center display (Figure 17) provides information on the music center functions.
Figure 17
The music center display
Operating Your Lifestyle® 25 System
Zone 1 or 2
indicator
No disc
indicator
Mute
indicator
Random play all
discs or random
play one disc
indicator CD track and
AM/FM preset
number display
Play
indicatorPause
indicatorDisc indicators Setting
house
codes
indicatorStop
indicatorCD elapsed time
and AM/FM
station frequency
indicatorSource
indicators
Figure 16
Opening the music center door