Bose Lifestyle 8 Owners Guide

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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 speakers 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 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 speakers. (See Figure 5.)
Figure 5
Speaker cable connections to a
cube speaker
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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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. Insert the three male connectors at one end of the audio input cable into the appropriate
jacks on the rear panel of the music center:
•Black connector into the SYSTEM CONTROL 1 jack
•Red connector into the R (right) FIXED OUTPUT jack
•White connector into the L (left) FIXED OUTPUT jack
Note: Connect your digital signal source to the female RCA connector. See “Connecting
your home theater components...” on page 12.
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.
Note: Do not connect the audio input cable to the SPEAKERS A or SPEAKERS B outputs
(Figure 6). The speakers in your Lifestyle® 8 system are designed to work properly with the
fixed level audio output available from the FIXED OUTPUT jacks.
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.
3. Extend the audio input cable as much as possible, since it includes an antenna for the
remote control.
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Setting Up
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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.
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
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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
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Setting Up
Connecting your home theater components to the Lifestyle® 8 system
There are many possible variations of equipment in a home theater. In addition to the
Lifestyle® 8 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® 8 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, laserdisc
player, or other video sound source has fixed and variable outputs, use the fixed outputs.
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
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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.
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The Lifestyle® 8 system has one set of video sound inputs (Figure 9) for your non-digital video
sound sources, such as your TV or VCR.
Note: Your Lifestyle® 8 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.
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(1) To connect video sound sources directly to the Lifestyle® 8 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 TV to VIDEO SOUND, and the
VCR’s fixed outputs to TAPE PLAY on the back of your music center. (See Figure 10.) Con-
nect 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.
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system plays that audio source. If no valid digital signal is received, it selects the backup
analog signal being sent to AUX.
When connecting to your TV:
•Connect the TV fixed audio outputs to the VIDEO SOUND 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
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•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.
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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® 8 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 long audio cables or cable extensions for some
of these connections.
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(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 SOUND 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
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•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.
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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® 8 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 SOUND 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 REC jacks. Connect the outputs
(PLAY) from the recorder to the music center’s TAPE PLAY jacks.
CD changer or laserdisc player
To use one of these components, connect its audio outputs to the music center VIDEO
SOUND INPUTS 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’s VIDEO 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).
Note: The Lifestyle® 8 system cannot turn on or turn off a connected component.
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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.
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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 LOOP 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 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.
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.
Attaching the wire cover
After all the connections are completed, attach the wire cover to the music center to hide the
wires and jacks from view. The five tabs on the wire cover snap into matching slots on the
music center back panel.
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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) 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 18 on page 19.)
The display indicates US for North American spacing and EU for European spacing.
Installing the batteries in the remote control
1. Slide open the battery compartment on the back of the remote (Figure 16).
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.
Note: Do not change the settings of the factory-preset miniature switches. See “Changing
the house code settings” on page 28 for information on how to prevent conflicts with other
Lifestyle
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The music center display
This music center display (Figure 17) provides information on the music center functions.
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The music center display
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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. Refer to the pages that follow for informa-
tion 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 28.
    Operating Your Lifestyle® 8 System