Bose Lifestyle 5 music system Sold from October 1999 to 2003 series III User Manual

							The Bose® Lifestyle® 5 Music System
Owner’s Guide
October 22,  2001
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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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKTLUOKAN 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 
						

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Contents
Where to find…
Setting Up
Before you begin ........................................................................................................... 4
Unpacking the carton ................................................................................................... 5
Select the locations for your Lifestyle
® 5 music system ............................................... 6
Connect the speakers and Lifestyle® music center ...................................................... 8
Connecting other components to the Lifestyle® 5 music system ............................... 11
Connect the antennas ................................................................................................. 12
Attach the wire cover .................................................................................................. 12
Set up the remote control ........................................................................................... 13
Set radio channel spacing for dual voltage and 120V systems .................................. 13
Turn on the music center ............................................................................................ 13
Operating Your Lifestyle
® 5 music system
The music center display ............................................................................................ 14
The system controls .................................................................................................... 14
The music center controls .......................................................................................... 15
The Lifestyle
® remote control ...................................................................................... 15
Listening to the radio .................................................................................................. 16
Listening to a CD ........................................................................................................ 17
Using the system with an external component .......................................................... 17
Maintaining Your Lifestyle
® 5 music system
Fine-tuning your system ............................................................................................. 18
Changing the house code settings ............................................................................. 19
Adding speakers ......................................................................................................... 20
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 21
Warranty period .......................................................................................................... 22
Customer service ........................................................................................................ 22
Cleaning the Lifestyle
® 5 music system ...................................................................... 22
Product Information
Technical information .................................................................................................. 23
Accessories ................................................................................................................. 23
Index ................................................................................................................................. 24
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: ___________________________
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Before you begin
Thank you for purchasing the Bose® Lifestyle® 5 music system. This complete audio system
offers superb sound, elegance, technology, and simplicity for music and home entertainment.
Your system includes:
•A Lifestyle
® music center with built-in AM/FM radio and compact disc (CD) player
•Inputs for a video sound source, an auxiliary source, and a tape deck
•Powered Acoustimass
® speakers with a hide-away Acoustimass module
•An easy-to-use remote control
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Setting Up
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® 5 music
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
® 5 music 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
provided 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® 5 music system:
Speaker cables
AA batteriesAC power pack 2 cube speaker arrays
AC power cord
Rubber
feetFM antenna
AM loop antenna Audio input cableWire coverLifestyle
® music center Acoustimass
module
Antenna base
Remote control
•Lifestyle® music center
•AC power (mains) pack*
•Wire cover
•FM antenna
•AM loop antenna
•AM antenna base
•Remote control
•3 AA batteries
•Acoustimass
 module
•2 cube speaker arrays
•AC power (mains) cord*
•Audio input cable
•2 speaker cables
•4 self-adhesive rubber feet
(for the Acoustimass module)
•Lifestyle® system CD
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
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Setting Up
Select the locations for your Lifestyle® 5 music system
When you place your speakers according to the guidelines below, a combination of reflected
and direct sound provides a good stereo image virtually everywhere in the room.  You may
experiment with the placement and orientation of the cubes and the Acoustimass
® module to
produce the sound most pleasing to you.
To adjust your system for the characteristics of your listening room, see “Fine-tuning your
system” on page 23.
Speaker locations
Follow these guidelines to select locations for your Lifestyle® 5 music system. The speaker
cables allow up to 20 feet (6.1 m) distance from the Acoustimass® module.
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. For additional stability, you can add rubber feet to your speakers. You may obtain
rubber feet (part no. 178321), free of charge, from Bose
®. Contact Bose Customer Service
(see listings on the inside back cover).
1. For the most lifelike sound, place the cube arrays 6-12 feet (1.8-3.6 m) apart. They can be
as close as 3 feet (1 m) or as far apart as 15 feet (4.6 m).
2. 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 2.)
Note: The cube speakers are magnetically shielded so you can place them close to a
TV without affecting picture quality.
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.
Figure 2
Recommended speaker
locations
Acoustimass
module Left
speakerRight
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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 a TV.
1. Place the module along the same the wall as the speakers, if possible (Figure 2).
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 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 3). 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 3.
Figure 3
Acoustimass module positions
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.
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 any additional sound sources (TV, VCR, 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).
Note: Since some TVs can interfere with the proper operation of a CD player or tuner, you
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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.
1. Match the correct cable to the corresponding speaker location.
•Speaker cables have blue 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. 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 cube speaker arrays. (See Figure 4.)
Figure 4
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 left or right blue jack on the Acoustimass
module.