Bose Lifestyle 50 system Sold from 1999 to 2003 User Manual
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AM189854_05_V.PDF October 17, 2001 9 Connecting your system Once you have selected locations for your speakers, CD changer, and interface, connect the system. CAUTION: Make sure all components are unplugged from the power outlet before you begin hooking up the system. Connecting the Jewel Cube® speakers to the Acoustimass® module 1. Match each cable to the corresponding speaker location. •Front speaker cables have blue RCA connectors at one end, with L, R, or C molded into both the RCA...
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10 October 17, 2001 AM189854_05_V.PDF Setting Up Connecting the Acoustimass® module to the multi-room interface Connect the module to the interface with the audio input cable (Figure 8). 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 8. 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:...
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AM189854_05_V.PDF October 17, 2001 11 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 9). Use 115V for North America; 230V for Europe and Australia. In Europe, use the adapter...
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12 October 17, 2001 AM189854_05_V.PDF Setting Up Connecting your home theater components to the Lifestyle® 50 system There are many possible variations of equipment in a home theater system. In addition to the Lifestyle® 50 system, a home theater 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 might also include other types of equipment such as cable TV, laserdisc players, CDI players,...
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AM189854_05_V.PDF October 17, 2001 13 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® 50 multi-room interface, and select the sound source using the Personal™ music center. 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...
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14 October 17, 2001 AM189854_05_V.PDF Alternate method: Connect video sound sources to your TV (Figure 13) If your stereo TV has fixed audio outputs (audio outputs that do not change when you adjust the TV volume) 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 AUX inputs of the multi-room inter- face. •Connect the DVD video output to one of the video inputs on the TV. •Connect the coaxial...
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AM189854_05_V.PDF October 17, 2001 15 Setting Up ANTENNA FM AM BOSE CDAUX VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TAPE IN OUT L LLLL R RRRRRECORD ROOM A(PRIMARY)ROOM B ROOM D ROOM CPOWER SERIAL DATA !SEE USER’S GUIDE 12V AC 1.6A AUDIO INPUTAUDIO OUTPUT DVD player, other digital source, or other deviceVCR, TV, or laserdiscVCR, TV, or laserdiscTape deckOutputs Inputs 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...
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16 October 17, 2001 AM189854_05_V.PDF Connecting the antennas The rear panel of your multi-room interface provides connections for the supplied AM and FM antennas (Figure 15). Untie and straighten the bundled wires on each antenna. Antennas provide better reception when their wires are fully extended. Figure 15 The antenna connections 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....
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AM189854_05_V.PDF October 17, 2001 17 Setting Up Connecting power to your system Plug the Acoustimass® module power cord into an AC power (mains) outlet. Then plug in the multi-room interface power pack. 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...
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18 October 17, 2001 AM189854_05_V.PDF Operating Your Lifestyle® 50 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 available options. To allow for maximum...