Bose Lifestyle 40 music system Sold from 1999 to 2002 User Manual

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OFF
POWER
ON
RIGHT
OUTPUTS
 TO
CUBE
 SPEAKERS
LEFT
AUDIO
INPUT
Setting Up
Right
speaker
Right-angle connector
 into AUDIO INPUTLeft
speaker
Audio input cable
Power jackMulti-pin
connector
into
ROOM AAC
power
pack Blue connectors from
BOSE CD to BOSE CD
Connecting the Acoustimass® module to the multi-room interface
Connect the module to the interface with the audio input cable (Figure 7).
1. Insert the right-angle multi-pin connector on the audio input cable into the AUDIO INPUT
jack on the module. Align the connector at the angle shown in Figure 7.
2. Plug the small black multi-pin connector (flat side facing up) into the jack marked ROOM A
(PRIMARY) on the back of the interface.
Note: Be sure that each connector is inserted completely into each jack.
For information on connecting multi-room systems, see “Connecting additional rooms” on
page 32.
Connecting the CD changer to the multi-room interface
Connect the CD changer to the interface with the CD changer cable (Figure 7).
1. Plug a blue multi-pin connector (flat side facing up) into the jack marked BOSE CD on the
back of the interface.
2.Plug the other blue multi-pin connector (flat side facing left) into the jack marked BOSE
CD on the back of the CD changer.
Note: Be sure that each connector is inserted completely into each jack.
Figure 7
Speakers, CD changer, and
multi-room interface connec-
tions 
						

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Setting Up
230 V
115 V
Connecting the Acoustimass® module power (mains) cord
CAUTION: If you have a dual-voltage system, make sure the voltage selector switch on the
Acoustimass module is set correctly.
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 8). 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.
Note: Do not plug the AC power cord into a power outlet until all component connections
are complete.
2. Plug the small end of the power (mains) cord into the Acoustimass module AC power jack.
Figure 8
Dual voltage Acoustimass
module: voltage selector switch
settings
Connecting the multi-room interface power pack
The multi-room interface comes with either a 100V, 120V, 230V, or 240V power pack. See
Figures 1 and 9. Dual voltage models include both the PS71 and PS72 power packs.
CAUTION: Be sure to use the correct Bose® power pack for your area. Using the wrong one
may damage your power pack or your system.
•Model PS71, 120V in North America•Model PS72, 230V in Europe
•Model PS73, 100V in Japan•Model PS74, 230V in UK or Singapore
•Model PS77, 240V in Australia
Figure 9
The AC power pack
(model PS71 shown)
Note: Do not plug the power pack into a power outlet until you complete all component
connections.
1. Firmly insert the small connector on the end of the power pack cable into the AC power
jack on the back of the multi-room interface.
2. Make sure that the power pack reaches an AC (mains) outlet. 
						

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Connecting external components
Use standard RCA audio cables to connect other components to your Lifestyle® system’s
multi-room interface, matching the red connector to R (right) and white (or black) connector to
L (left).
You can use a Y-adapter (available at electronics stores) to connect a mono source. However,
the left and right speakers then play the same monaural sound.
Video components
To play video sound through your Lifestyle® music system, connect the R and L fixed audio
outputs of your stereo VCR, stereo TV, or DVD player to the interface VIDEO 1 or 2 jacks. See
Figure 10. You can use a Y-adapter (available at electronics stores) to connect a mono
source. However, the left and right speakers then play the same monaural sound.
Tape deck
To use an external tape recorder (analog audio cassette, analog open reel, digital audio tape,
or Digital Compact Cassette), connect the inputs (REC) of the tape deck to the interface
RECORD OUT jacks. Connect the outputs (PLAY) from the tape deck to the interface TAPE IN
jacks. See Figure 10.
Laserdisc player or additional CD changer
To use one of these components, connect its audio outputs to the interface AUX jacks,
matching the red plug to R (right) and black or white plug to L (left). See Figure 10.
Turntable
To connect a turntable, you need a phono preamplifier (with RIAA equalization). You can order
the appropriate model (PN 252603) from Bose® Customer Service (See the inside back cover
for locations and phone numbers.). Connect the audio outputs of the phono preamplifier to
the interface AUX jacks, matching the red plug to R (right) and black or white plug to L (left).
Note: The Lifestyle® 40 music system cannot tur n a connected component on or off.
Figure 10
Connecting external
components
Setting Up
ANTENNA
FM AM
BOSE CDAUX VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TAPE IN OUT
LLLLL
R RRRRRECORD
ROOM A(PRIMARY)ROOM B
ROOM D ROOM CPOWER
SERIAL
D ATA
!SEE USER’S
GUIDE
12V     AC
1.6A
AUDIO INPUTAUDIO OUTPUT
VCR, TV,
DVD, and/or
laserdisc VCR, TV,
DVD, and/or
laserdisc Other
componentOutputs         InputsTape
deck 
						

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Setting Up
FM antenna connections
1. Plug the FM antenna connector into the FM ANTENNA jack on the back of the interface.
2. Spread out the antenna arms. Experiment with both the placement and the angle of this
antenna to provide optimum FM reception.
Note: A central antenna or cable, or an outdoor FM antenna, may be used with the multi-
room inter face antenna connections. To install an outdoor antenna, consult a qualified
installer. Follow all safety instr uctions.
Figure 12
The FM dipole antenna and
AM loop antenna
AM antenna connections
Note: To install the AM antenna on a wall, follow the instr uctions enclosed with the antenna.
1. Plug the AM antenna microplug into the AM ANTENNA jack on the interface.
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 away from the multi-room interface as possible,
but at least 20 inches (50 cm) away, 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 interface.
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 necessar y to use a splitter that filters
the signal to prevent any re-emissions of the TV spectr um through the system.
AM antenna
jack Coaxial (75Ω)
FM antenna jack
Connecting the antennas
The rear panel of your multi-room interface provides connections for the supplied AM and FM
antennas (Figure 11). Untie and straighten the bundled wires on each antenna. Antennas
provide better reception when their wires are fully extended.
Figure 11
The antenna connections 
						

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Setting Up
Completing connections and turning on the Acoustimass® module
1. Plug the Acoustimass® module power cord into an AC power (mains) outlet.
2. Plug the multi-room interface power pack into an AC power (mains) outlet.
3. When you have checked all connections, be sure to turn the Acoustimass module power
switch on (Figure 13). It is not necessary to turn the module off after each use. The system
turns on and off automatically as it receives a signal from the Personal™ music center.
Turn the system off using the Personal music center.
Note: Your speakers will not operate unless you complete all cable and power connections
before turning on the system.
CAUTION: Be sure the three shipping screws on the bottom of the CD changer have been
removed before turning on the system.
Setting up the Personal music center
Set up the Personal music center after the rest of the system is connected, plugged in, and
the Acoustimass module has been turned on.
Note: When batteries are first installed in the Personal music center, it sets up a radio-
frequency link with the closest multi-r oom inter face.
1. Hold the Personal music center within a few feet of the multi-room interface.
2. Slide open the battery compartment on the back of the Personal music center (Figure 14).
3. Insert 4 AAA or IEC-R03 1.5V batteries, or the equivalent, as shown. Match the + and –
symbols on the batteries with the + and – markings inside the compartment.
4. Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.
5. Turn the Personal music center over and touch the screen to wake it up if it appears blank.
Press ON/OFF, FM, or any other source button to turn the system on.
If the Personal music center continuously displays “NO RESPONSE,” you need to try to
establish its link with the multi-room interface again. Hold the Personal music center close to
the multi-room interface. Press and hold MUTE for about 5 seconds until you hear a beep
and then release. After about 10 seconds, the music center should beep twice to confirm that
the link is established.
Figure 14
Installing batteries and waking
up the display for the first time
OFF
POWER
ON
RIGHT
OUTPUTS
 TO
CUBE
 SPEAKERS
LEFTAUDIO
INPUT
Figure 13
Turning on the Acoustimass
module
Battery compartment cover
4 AAA
batteries
b. Turn over and wake up display a. Install batteries
Note: Replace the batteries when the LOW BATTERY message first appears. See “Replac-
ing batteries” on page 36. Alkaline batteries are recommended. 
						

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Operating Your Lifestyle® 40 Music System
Turning on the system
You are ready to enjoy your new Lifestyle® system. Your Personal™ music center places
complete control of the system operations in your hands. The center is portable, communi-
cating with the rest of the system through a two-way radio-frequency link. The display is
backlit for easy viewing, and provides visual feedback of current system operations and the
available options. To allow for maximum battery life, the display and backlight turn off a short
time after your last button press. You only need to touch the screen to wake up the music
center.
•To learn more about the display, see “Using the Personal music center display” on pages
16-17.
•To operate the AM/FM radio, see “Listening to the radio” on pages 18-20.
•To operate the CD changer, see “Listening to compact discs” on pages 21-26.
•To control external components, see “Using the system with external components”
on pages 26-27.
•To use your system in multiple rooms, see “Operating in more than one room” on
pages 33-35.
Turning the system on
1. Touch the music center screen to wake up the display (Figure 15). The last display that you
used appears on the screen.
2. Press ON/OFF to turn the system on to the last source used, or press a SOURCE button
(FM, AM, CD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, TAPE, AUX) to select and turn on that source (Figure 16).
Figure 15
Waking up the display
Figure 16
Turning on a source
Turning the system off
•Press the ON/OFF button. 
						

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Adjusting the volume
•Touch the VOLUME 
 (up) or  (down) button to raise or lower the volume.
•Volume settings range from 0 to 100. Volume settings are displayed while being adjusted.
•If the volume was above 80 when the system was turned off, it will turn on at 80 (to
prevent surprising you with an extremely high volume).
Muting your system
•Press the MUTE button to silence the system. MUTE flashes on the display when the
system is muted.
•Press MUTE again or VOLUME 
 to restore volume to the muted speakers.
Using the sleep timer
1. Press the SLEEP button to access the sleep timer for automatic shutoff. The display
flashes a sleep time of 30 minutes or the most recent sleep time setting (Figure 17). The
SLEEP indicator is also flashing.
2. Use the arrow buttons to set the sleep timer to 1 to 99 minutes.
3. Press the START button to start the counter. The START button disappears and a CLEAR
button appears at the bottom of the display.
Figure 17
The SLEEP display
ÂENU
SLEEP
ON
OFF
VOLUÂE
VOLUÂE
ÂUTE SLEEP
DONE
CLEAR
While the sleep timer is running, you can:
•Press CLEAR to cancel the timer.
•Press DONE to exit from the SLEEP display.
•Press SLEEP again to view the time remaining.
The selected SLEEP time is remembered by the music center. The next time SLEEP is
selected, the display shows the last SLEEP time used.
The SLEEP indicator flashes
The CLEAR button is shown and the START button disappears
Set time with arrow buttons
Press START to begin countdown Before pressing START …
After pressing START … 
						

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Using the SOURCE buttons
The seven source buttons provide direct access to the three built-in sources (FM, AM, CD)
and up to four external components connected to the system. The Lifestyle® system can
select an external component and adjust the volume, but it cannot turn a connected compo-
nent on or off.
Use the SOURCE button to show or hide the source buttons.
Using the KEYPAD buttons
The numeric buttons provide direct access to commonly used features of the three built-in
sources (FM, AM, CD). The 
 or  arrow symbol to the left or right of the KEYPAD button
indicates whether you are using the keypad for presets or tuning (in FM or AM mode), or
selecting disc or track (in CD mode).
Use the KEYPAD button to show or hide the keypad buttons and select PRESET or TUNE, or
DISC or TRACK.
Using the current status display
The center of the touchscreen displays information about the current status of the system.
The top of the status area indicates which source is selected or if the power is off. The next
three lines let you set tuner or CD functions, using the 
 or  arrow buttons to adjust the
settings. The center area also includes indication of CD modes such as RANDOM and
REPEAT, or if the SLEEP function is on.
Operating Your Lifestyle® 40 Music System
Primary
buttons
SOURCE
buttonsCurrent status
displayKEYPAD
buttons Primary
buttonsSource display
area
Using the Personal™ music center display
The Personal music center display provides information on the system functions. The display
offers different combinations of buttons to provide control of the function you are using.
Sometimes an item on the display will flash to provide information about a system function.
When an item flashes faster, it is alerting you to a needed action.
Using the primary buttons
The primary buttons (ON/OFF, SLEEP, MENU, VOLUME, and MUTE) are located at the left
and right sides of the display.
Figure 18
The display showing the primar y
buttons, SOURCE buttons, and
KEYPAD buttons 
						

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Using the MENU items
The menu items are selected by pressing the MENU button to step through the list until the
function you want is displayed. Menu items are available in the list if they are applicable to the
current state of the system. You can exit from any menu item by pressing DONE or ON/OFF
or pressing MENU until you return to the main screen.
Figure 19
Selecting MENU items – one at
a time
PRESETS
You can preset a maximum of 25 FM and 25 AM radio stations. In addition to using the
PRESETS menu, you can set presets directly from the KEYPAD buttons. See pages 19-20.
WIPE SCREEN
Select this option when you need to wipe the display to clean off fingerprints, etc. WIPE
SCREEN allows you 20 seconds to clean the display without affecting the system operations.
See “Cleaning the Personal™ music center” on page 37.
CD OPTIONS
Select this option to create and edit a CD play list even if you are listening to another source.
If you are in CD mode, you can also select random and repeat play. See “Using the CD
OPTIONS menu” on pages 24-26.
Note: The next space in the MENU list is reserved for a feature of home theater systems.
RECORD OUT
Use this option to select which source is directed to the RECORD OUT (line out) jacks,
allowing you to listen to one source while recording another.  See “Using a tape recorder with
your system” on page 27.
SIGNAL LEVELS
The SIGNAL LEVELS option allows you to read the received signal strength of AM and FM
radio stations. It also allows you to equalize the volume levels of externally connected
components. See “Optimizing AM/FM radio reception” on page 28, or “Equalizing the volume
levels of external sources” on page 29.
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Operating Your Lifestyle® 40 Music System
Listening to the radio
Your Lifestyle® music system has a built-in AM/FM radio. Good AM/FM radio reception
depends on the location and orientation of the AM and FM antennas. See “FM antenna
connections” and “AM antenna connections” on page 12 for proper antenna installation. See
“Optimizing AM/FM radio reception” on page 28 for help with antenna adjustment.
Turning the system on and choosing the radio
Press FM or AM to turn your system on to the most recently selected FM or AM station. If the
system is already on, use the FM or AM button to select either of these sources.
Setting radio channel spacing
On some multi-room interfaces, the AM and FM channel spacing can be set for North
America (US: 10 kHz for AM and 200 kHz for FM) or Europe (EU: 9 kHz for AM and 50 kHz for
FM). Select the channel spacing most appropriate for your area.
To change between US and EU channel spacing, press and hold the SOURCE button for two
seconds. Press either arrow button until tunr appears. Using the arrow buttons, select US or
EU. Press DONE to exit.
Selecting FM or AM
Press the FM or AM SOURCE button to turn on the radio band desired. Select a station by
tuning manually, seeking a strong station, or selecting a preset station.
Manually tuning a radio station
To manually tune a radio station, press the  (decrease) or  (increase) arrow button on
either side of the frequency display to change the frequency in small steps (Figure 20). Or,
press the KEYPAD button until the indicator arrow 
 points toward TUNE. Then use the
number buttons to enter the frequency of the station you want to tune. The left-most digit is
entered first and the display flashes while you enter more digits. When you have entered the
station frequency, the system selects that station or the closest valid station.
Figure 20
Tuning the radio from the FM
source display
To tune a station, use up/down arrow keys, orpoint the KEYPAD to TUNE and enter numbers.
Receiving FM stereo or monaural broadcasts
When receiving sufficiently strong FM stereo broadcast signals, the radio automatically
receives in the stereo mode; the STEREO indicator appears on the display. Weak stereo
signals are received in the monoaural mode (the STEREO indicator is off).
To force the tuner to receive in stereo mode only, press and hold the center of the station
display until you hear a high-pitched beep. To receive in monaural mode only, press and hold
until you hear a low-pitched beep. However, even though you may have forced the stereo
mode, monaural broadcast material is still heard in monaural. Retuning the station cancels
any forcing.