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

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Connecting the Acoustimass® module to the Lifestyle® music
center
Connect the Acoustimass module to the music center with the audio input cable (Figure 5).
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) SPEAKERS A OUTPUT jack
•White connector into the L (left) SPEAKERS A 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.
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 5.
3. Extend the audio input cable as much as possible, since it includes an antenna for the
remote control.
Figure 5
Music center and speaker
connections
AC power
jack Black connector
into SYSTEM
CONTROL 1 Right-angle
connector
into AUDIO
INPUT
Audio
input
cable AC power
jackLeft
speaker Right
speaker
Red and white connectors
 into matching
SPEAKERS A OUTPUTs
Setting Up
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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 6). Use 115V for
North America; 230V for Europe and Australia. Use the adapter plug provided when
appropriate. If you are in doubt, contact your local electric utility for the appropriate
voltage setting.
Figure 6
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 pack 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 7.) 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 7
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.
230 V
115 V
Setting Up 
						

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Connecting other components to the Lifestyle® 5 music system
Use standard audio cables to connect other components to your Lifestyle® music system,
matching the red connector to R (right) and white or black connector to L (left). For additional
assistance with connecting other components, see your components manuals.
Figure 8
Music center connectors
Setting Up
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Tape input
jacksAuxiliary
input jacksVideo sound
input jacks
Video components
To play video sound through your Lifestyle® music system, connect the R and L audio outputs
(fixed outputs preferred) of your stereo TV, stereo VCR, DVD, or laserdisc player to the music
center VIDEO SOUND input jacks. 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.
Your TV is the display for the video (picture) signal. The video signal should not be connected
to the Lifestyle
® music system.
Note: To ensure proper stereo sound, connect the L and R audio outputs from your stereo
VCR directly to your music center L and R VIDEO SOUND inputs.
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 and the video output from the VCR to the TV, in addition to coaxial
cable.Then, for proper playback of stereo-encoded video tapes, use the TV remote control to
select the correct TV inputs (for example, change from “ANTENNA A” to “VIDEO 1” to receive
the sound transmitted through the L and R connections). See your TV owner’s manual for
assistance.
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 from the tape deck to the music
center TAPE REC OUTPUT jacks. Connect the outputs 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, CDI player, 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 may 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).
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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 12
The wire cover
Connect the antennas
The rear panel of your Lifestyle® music center provides connections for AM and FM antennas
(Figure 9). Unwind each antenna’s wires. Antennas provide better reception when their wires
are not bundled.
Figure 9
The antenna connections
Setting Up
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AM antenna
terminals FM antenna
jack
Figure 10
The FM dipole antenna
Figure 11
The AM loop antenna 
						

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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 15 on page 15.)
The display indicates US for North American spacing and EU for European spacing.
Turn on the music system
Plug the Acoustimass® module power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. Then plug in the music
center power pack. Turn the power switch on the module connection panel to the ON (I)
position. We recommend you leave this switch on. The module uses less than 2 watts of
electricity in standby mode (less than an average night light).
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 19.
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.
Set up the remote control
Install the batteries
1. Slide open the battery compartment on the back of the remote (Figure 13).
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 19 for information on how to prevent conflicts with other
Lifestyle
® music systems.
Figure 13
Installing the remote control
batteries 
						

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Operating Your Lifestyle® 5 music system
The music center display
This music center display (Figure 14) provides information on the music center functions.
Figure 14
The music center display
The system controls
Function
AUX - Selects a CD changer or other component connected to the AUX inputs,
and turns the system on.
VIDEO - Selects a video sound source connected to the VIDEO inputs, and
turns the system on.
TAPE - Selects a tape deck or component connected to the TAPE inputs, and
turns the system on.
AM/FM - Selects the radio and turns the system on. When the radio is on,
switches between AM and FM.
CD - Selects the built-in CD player and turns the system on.
  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
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 
						

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VOLUMEOFFVIDEOTRACK/PRESETAUX
SKIP/ l l
TAPEPLAY/PAUSECD
AM/FM
SEEK/TUNEPRESETSTORE ERASE
SEEK/TUNE
The music center controls
Use the special keys on the music center to manually tune the radio and set station presets.
The CD cover latch opens the CD cover for loading and unloading a CD.
SEEK/TUNE 
< / > - Lowers or raises the frequency setting of the radio (stations).
PRESET STORE/ERASE - Adds or removes radio station presets.
The Lifestyle® remote control
For most types of home construction, your advanced radio-frequency remote control works
from anywhere in your home. Its radio wave signals pass through walls and floors to reach
the music center. To operate, simply press the desired key. You don’t need to aim the remote
at the music center.
Note: Some types of buildings create “dead spots” where the remote will not operate.
Simply move the remote a foot or two and try again. You can also move the music center a
few feet to a location with better remote response.
Operating Your Lifestyle® 5 music system
Figure 15
The music center controls
Figure 16
The remote control
CD cover latch
AUXVIDEOTAPE
AM/FMCD/ l l
SKIP
TRACK/PRESET
REV FWD
SEEK
VOLUME
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Operating Your Lifestyle® 5 music system
Listening to the radio
Turning the system on and choosing the radio
Press the AM/FM key on the remote or the console to turn your music system on to the most
recently heard AM or FM station.
Note: If the system is on and the radio is already selected, this key switches between the
AM and FM bands.
Tuning
Seeking the strongest stations
•Press and release the SEEK  (forward) or  (reverse) key on the remote to seek and
stop at the next strong signal. If you hold these keys down, the radio continues to seek
without stopping at any station.
•Or, press SEEK/TUNE 
> or < (under the CD cover) on the music center.
•To stop seeking in one direction, briefly press the opposite direction key.
Switching between AM and FM
Press the AM/FM key to switch to the other band.
Manual tuning
If you want to tune the radio to a distant or weak station that the radio cannot seek, use the
SEEK/TUNE keys, located under the CD cover.
1. Hold down the 
> or < key to scan through the stations.
2. Release the 
> or < key to stop at a selected station.
3. As soon as the scan stops, tap the 
> or < key to tune one channel at a time.
Setting a station preset
Your Lifestyle® music center can store up to 20 AM and FM stations in any combination.
1. Select a radio station you wish to store as a preset.
2. Press the STORE key (located under the CD cover). The station is stored in the lowest
available preset location.
3. If you decide not to store the displayed station in the displayed preset location:
a. Press and hold the STORE key.
b. Press the SKIP 
 (forward) or  (reverse) key to select a different preset number for
this station.
c. Release the STORE key. The frequency of the preset station flashes.
Note: You cannot store a station in an already-occupied preset location without erasing that
preset station first (see “Erasing a preset station” below). If you attempt to store more than 20
stations, the preset display will flash ‘— —’.
Selecting a preset station
Once you set one or more station presets, press the SKIP  (forward) or  (reverse) key to
select the next or the previous preset station.
Erasing a preset station
1. Use the SKIP  (forward) or  (reverse) keys to select the preset station you wish to
erase.
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Listening to a CD
Loading a CD into the music center
Press the latch on the CD cover, and place a CD onto the spindle, label-side up. Close the
CD cover.
Turning the system on and choosing the CD player
Press the CD key on the remote or the console. If the music system is already on, pressing
one of these keys selects the CD player and the CD indicator lights.
If a CD has been loaded, it begins to play. If no CD is loaded, the No Disc O indicator lights.
Using the CD player
The following operations apply to keys on both the remote control and the music center,
except where noted:
•To play a stopped or paused CD, press 
 PLAY/PAUSE.
•To pause a CD, press 
.
•To stop a CD, hold the 
 key on the music center for two seconds, press the  STOP
key on the remote, or open the CD cover.
•To skip tracks, press SKIP
 (forward) to go to the next track or SKIP (reverse) to go to
the beginning of the current or previous track.
•To move through a track, on the remote control press SEEK
 (forward) to move forward
or SEEK
 (reverse) to move back, on the music center press and hold SKIPor
SKIP
.
•To play tracks in random order, (using the music center controls only) press the SKIP
and  keys simultaneously. To continue playing the tracks in their regular order, press
these keys again.
Using the system with an external component
Follow the instructions for connecting a component before proceeding. To begin, make sure
the component is turned on and a tape, CD, CDI, DVD, laserdisc, etc. is loaded.
Note: The Lifestyle® 5 music system cannot turn a connected component on or off.
Turning the system on and selecting the component
Press the TAPE, AUX, or VIDEO key on either the remote or the console to turn the system on
and select the component connected to that input. If the system is already on, press one of
these keys to select the component.
The appropriate display indicator lights when the system is on and the component is se-
lected.
Using a tape deck, CD changer, or other connected component
Turn on your component directly or by using its remote control. Use the VOLUME 
 (up) or 
(down) key to raise or lower the volume. Control all other functions at the source, referring to
its owner’s manual if necessary. To record to a connected tape deck, play the source (AM/FM,
CD, AUX, VIDEO) you wish to tape. Set the tape unit to record.
Using headphones
For headphone listening, use the stereo mini headphones  jack on the left side of the music
center. While this jack accepts most headphone models, you can get an adapter at Bose®
dealers and most electronics stores, if needed. Connecting headphones automatically shuts
off speakers connected to SPEAKERS A and FIXED OUTPUTs.
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Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 5 music system
Fine-tuning your system
In most situations, you only need to follow the speaker placement guidelines (see “Setting
Up” on pages 6-7) for your system to provide excellent sound quality.
You do not need to adjust tone settings for changes in volume, since Bose
® patented signal
processing technology provides a natural tonal balance over the full range of volume settings.
If desired, you can further fine-tune your system as described here.
Adjusting speaker controls
The Lifestyle® 5 music system TREBLE and BASS controls are located on the Acoustimass®
module (Figure 17). They allow you to adjust the treble (high frequencies) and bass (low
frequencies). In the normal setting, the dots on each control are in the 12 o’clock position.
You can also locate the normal setting by feeling when the control settles into the notch at
this position. Turn the controls clockwise to increase, and counterclockwise to decrease, the
amount of treble or bass.
Compensating for room acoustics
The acoustics (sound qualities) of your room can affect the overall sound quality of any
speaker system. In general, you can reduce many problems with acoustics by the cautious
use of the TREBLE and BASS controls.
Too much or too little treble
Rooms with too few sound-absorbing furnishings, especially those with bare floors and walls,
may sound overly shrill or “bright.” Turning down the treble control (toward –)
decreases treble sound.
Rooms with a lot of sound-absorbing furnishings, such as upholstered furniture, wall-to-wall
carpet, or heavy drapes, may reduce the treble sound of your system. Moving speakers
further away from soft furnishings increases treble. You can increase treble sound by slightly
turning up the treble control (toward +).
Too much or too little bass
You can decrease bass sound by turning down the bass control (toward –). To increase bass,
turn up the bass control (toward +).
Acoustimass module placement affects the amount of bass you hear. Placing the module
closer to the corner of the room increases bass. Moving the module away from the corner
decreases bass.
Figure 17
Bass and treble controls
®
Treble
Bass