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Adding speakers
Your Lifestyle® 8 system provides high quality audio for a single listening area. However, your
music center also provides connections (SPEAKERS A or SPEAKERS B) for adding a pair of
powered speakers in a second room. In the second room, you can listen to the sound source
that is playing in the main room.
You can purchase an additional remote control to keep in the second room.
Keep the following considerations in mind if you choose to connect secondary speakers.
Using speakers connected to the B outputs:
•You must use a second remote control, set to B (see instructions below), to turn on the
B speakers.
•Adjusting volume with this second remote adjusts volume for only the B speakers.
•Using the mute key on the second remote mutes or unmutes the second room
speakers.
Using speakers connected to the A outputs:
•The music center controls operate speakers connected to FIXED and A outputs.
•Adjusting volume from the music center control panel or with the remote control that
came with the system adjusts volume for speakers connected to FIXED and A outputs.
•Using the mute key on the main remote mutes or unmutes speakers connected to
FIXED and A outputs.
Setting a second remote for additional speakers
You need a second remote control, set to B, to operate speakers connected to the
SPEAKERS B outputs. When you purchase a second remote control, it is shipped set to A, to
control your main speakers. It will also control secondary speakers connected to
SPEAKERS A.
To set your second remote to control speakers connected to B, follow these steps:
1. Open the remote control battery cover.
2. Locate miniature switch 5. Slide the switch down (Figure 22).
3. Locate miniature switch 6. Slide the switch up (Figure 22).
4. Make sure that the house code switches match those on your first remote (see page 28).
5. Replace the battery cover on the remote control.
Note: Switches 7 and 8 are not for current system use.
Figure 22
Speaker code switch settings
Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 8 System
Set to SPEAKERS A Set to SPEAKERS B
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ON
5678
K40
234l
ON
5678
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Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 8 System
Troubleshooting
Problem What to do
System does not•Make sure the power connector is inserted securely into the music center, the power cord
function at all is inserted securely into the Acoustimass® module, and the power pack and power cord
are plugged fully into operating AC wall outlets.
•Be sure to select a source (CD, AM/FM, etc.).
•Unplug the music center power pack for a minute, then reconnect it. This allows the unit to
reset itself after a power surge or power interruption.
No sound•Increase the volume.
•Check to see if MUTE is lit on the display. If it is, press the MUTE button on the remote
control to unmute the sound.
•Make sure the audio input cable is connected to the music center FIXED outputs, the black
connector is fully seated in the music center SYSTEM CONTROL 1 jack, and the multi-pin
connector is firmly seated in the Acoustimass module jack.
• Check speaker connections.
• Make sure the digital audio input cable is firmly seated in the music center AUX jack and the
   other end of the cable is firmly seated in the connector at the digital source.
• Turn the music center off for 10 seconds, then on again, to restore communication
between the music center and the speakers.
• Check the connections for any external components. Make sure to  select the correct
source for the desired input.
• Be sure the CD is placed correctly, label-side up, in the music center, and the cover is
closed.
• Disconnect any headphones.
• Connect the FM and AM antennas.
No sound from•Make sure that the center cube cable is connected at both ends.
center speaker•Select STEREO+CENTER 
STEREO+CENTER (3-speaker) or SURROUND SURROUND (5-speaker) mode.
Too much sound•In STEREO+CENTER (3-speaker) mode, press SURROUND – to decrease center
from center speaker speaker volume.
•Press and hold the STEREO+CENTER 
STEREO+CENTER(3-speaker) button for 10 seconds to
restore the factory preset center volume setting.
No sound from•Select SURROUND SURROUND(5-speaker) mode.
surround speakers•Press SURROUND 
+.
•Make sure the video sound source is stereo and surround-encoded, and the component
used (TV, VCR, DVD, or laserdisc player) is stereo.
Surround speakers•In SURROUND (5-speaker) mode, press SURROUND –.
are too loud•Make sure that the left and right front speakers are connected to the front speaker jacks
(blue) and the left and right surround speakers are connected to the surround speaker jacks
(orange).
•Press and hold the SURROUND 
SURROUND (5-speaker) button for 10 seconds to
restore the factory preset surround volume setting.
Remote control• Check batteries and their polarity (+ and –). See page 17.
is inconsistent• Operate the remote control closer to the music center.
or does not work•Move the remote (or the music center) a few feet to avoid an area of “dead spots.” See
note on page 19.
•Make sure the audio input cable is firmly seated, uncoiled, and extended as much as
possible.
• Make sure the remote control and music center house codes match. Follow steps 4-7 on
page 28 to match the house code settings.
 
						

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Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 8 System
Problem What to do
Unit turns on• Change the house code setting to prevent signals from conflicting with another nearby
and off by itself, Lifestyle® system. See page 28 for instructions on setting the house code.
or behaves erratically
CD does not play•Make sure the music center CD cover is closed.
•Check to see if the play symbol 
  in the display is lit.
•After pressing the CD key, wait a few seconds before pressing PLAY.
•Check to see if there is a disc in the player, label-side up.
•The disc may be damaged. Try another disc.
•There may be dirt or dust on the laser pickup or on the CD. Clean the CD. See Figure 24
on page 32. Do not touch the laser pickup.
•The music center cannot play a DVD disc.
Radio does not work•Make sure antennas are connected properly.
•Move AM antenna at least 20 inches (50 cm) from the music center.
•Adjust antenna position to improve reception.
•AM antenna must be upright.
•Move antennas farther from TV or other electronic equipment.
•You may be in an area of weak signal coverage.
FM sound is distorted•Adjust antenna position to reduce interference.
FM sound is noisy in•Weak FM stations will produce static in the surround speakers. Press the STEREO
surround mode
STEREO (2-speaker) button to minimize noise.
Sound is distorted•Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure.
•Reduce the output level from any external components connected to the music center.
Volume control is•Check to be sure the audio input cable is connected to the music center FIXED OUTPUTs,
too sensitive not to SPEAKERS A or B.
No tape, CD, VCR, DVD•Check the connections.
or TV sound•Make sure the component is turned on.
•Refer to the component owner’s manual.
Warranty period
The Bose® Lifestyle® 8 system is covered by a limited 1-year transferable warranty. Details of
the warranty are provided on the warranty card that came with your system. Please fill out the
information section on the card and mail it to Bose.
Customer service
For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose Corporation customer service. See the
inside back cover for Bose customer service offices and phone numbers.
 
						

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    Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 8 System
Taking care of your Lifestyle® 8 system
The only maintenance needed is cleaning the system and your compact discs, and replacing
remote control batteries.
For information on replacing the remote control batteries see “Installing the batteries in the
remote control” on page 17.
Handling CDs
Handle discs by their edges to prevent fingerprints and scratches (Figure 23).
To remove stains or fingerprints from the surface of a disc, use a soft, lint-free, dry cloth.
Wipe in straight movements from the center of the disc to the outside (Figure 24). Do not use
any chemical products; they can damage the disc.
Do not write on or attach labels to the surface of the disc.
To minimize exposure to dust and dirt, replace discs in their cases after use. Store each disc
in its case, out of direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity.
Cleaning the music center
Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean the outside of the music center.
Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or
abrasives. Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings. Do not use any sprays near the
system.
Cleaning the speakers
Clean the surface of your speakers with a soft, damp cloth. You can use an ammonia-free
window cleaner on a soft cloth to maintain the finish.
Do not use any sprays near the system. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning
solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. Do not allow liquids to spill into any
openings.
The speaker grille panels require no special care, although you may vacuum them carefully, if
necessary.
CAUTION: If liquids get into the product, turn the system off and allow it to air dry. Then turn
it on again. If you notice any problems with its functioning, turn it off and contact Bose®
customer service.
Figure 24
Cleaning a CD
Figure 23
Handling a CD
 
						

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Product Information
Dimensions
Music center
15.0" W x 7.8" D x 2.5" H
(38.1 cm x 19.8 cm x 6.4 cm)
Cube speakers
3.0" W x 4.0" D x 3.0" H
(7.6 cm x 10.2 cm x 7.6 cm)
Acoustimass
® module
20.0" W x 7.5" D x 14.0" H
(50.8 cm x 19.0 cm x 35.5 cm)
Weights
Music center
4.0 lb (1.7 kg)
Cube speakers
1.1 lb (0.5 kg)
Acoustimass module
27.5 lb (12.4 kg)
Total shipping weight
49.5 lb (22.3 kg)
Finish
Music center
Simulated aluminum, Polymer
Cube speakers
Polymer, painted
Acoustimass module
Vinyl veneer, Polymer
Accessories
To find out about mounting brackets, stands, additional remote controls, and connecting
additional Bose® powered loudspeakers, contact your Bose dealer. Or call Bose directly (see
inside back cover for phone numbers).
Technical information
Powered Acoustimass® 8
series II speaker system
power rating
USA/Canada: 120VAC, 50/60 Hz, 350W
Europe/Australia: 220-240VAC, 50/60 Hz, 350W
Dual Voltage: 115/230VAC, 50/60 Hz, 350W
Model 5 music center
Power pack power rating
USA/Canada: 120VAC, 60 Hz, 25VA
Europe: 230VAC, 50 Hz, 25VA
Australia: 240VAC, 50 Hz, 25VA
Dual Voltage: 120VAC, 60 Hz, 25VA and
230VAC, 50 Hz, 25VA
Inputs
TAPE: 3V maximum
AUX, VIDEO SOUND: 4V maximum
FM antenna: 75Ω
AM antenna: 12 µH
POWER: 12VAC, 1.0 A
Outputs
Variable audio: SPEAKERS A and B
Fixed audio: FIXED, TAPE
Headphone: 32Ω minimum impedance
SYSTEM CONTROL: for use with Bose
®
powered speakers and accessories
RC-9 remote control range
65 feet (20 m)
 
						

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Index
A
AA  5, 17
AC POWER  11
AC power  cord  5, 11
AC power  pack  5, 11
accessories  33
acoustic image  6
acoustics  27
Acoustimass
® module  2-8, 10, 11,
16, 18, 22, 27, 30, 33
AM  17, 20, 22, 25
AM ANTENNA  16
AM antenna  5, 16, 30, 31, 33
AM/FM  4, 18, 20, 22-26, 30
analog  12, 13, 15, 22, 24
antenna  5, 10, 16, 30, 31, 33
audio cable  12, 13
audio input cable  5, 8, 10, 12, 14,
30, 31
audio tapes  8
Australia  5, 11
AUTO OFF  20
AUX  12-14, 20, 22, 24, 26, 30, 33
B
BASS  27
batteries  2, 5, 17, 30, 32
battery cover  28, 29
brackets  33
C
cable  5-12, 14, 30, 31
cable box  4, 22
cable radio  16
cable TV  12, 16
Canada  5, 11, 33
CD  8, 12, 18-20, 23-26, 28, 30-32
CD cover  8, 17, 25, 30
center speaker  6, 10, 23, 30
channel spacing  17, 19
chime  21-23
cleaning  32
coaxial  12-14
components 11-15, 20, 26, 30,  31
connection  9-11, 13-16, 18, 29-31
console  26
controls  2, 8, 13, 14, 18-21, 24, 27,
33
cube speakers  4-6, 9, 22, 33
customer service  6, 9, 31
D
damage  5, 31
dead spots  19, 30
decoder  4, 12
delay shutoff  20
digital
audio  13-15, 20, 24
bitstream  4, 12, 22, 24
signal  10, 12, 13
signal processing  4, 22
sound  4, 24
TV  4, 22, 24
display  12, 15, 18, 24-26, 28, 31
distorted  31
Dolby Digital  4, 12, 22, 24
Dolby Surround 4, 24
DTS  4, 24
DTV  12, 24
dual voltage  5, 11,17,  33
DVD  4, 12-14, 22, 24, 26, 31
Digital Dynamic Range
® compression
4, 21-23
E
elapsed time  18
enhanced mode  22, 23, 26
ERASE  17, 19, 25
EU  17
Europe  5, 11,17, 33
expanded stereo  13, 14
external antenna  16
F
5.1  4, 22
5-speaker  21-24, 26, 30
factory default  21, 23
factory preset  17, 30
factory setting  23
finish  32, 33
five-channel  22
FIXED  29, 31, 33
fixed  10, 12-14, 26, 30
FIXED OUTPUT  10
FM  17, 20, 22, 25, 31
FM 75Ω EXTERNAL antenna  16
FM antenna  5, 16, 30, 33
frequency  18
front speaker  5-8, 10, 30
G
grille  32
H
handling CDs  32
headphone  26, 30, 33
home theater  4, 6, 12-14
house code  18, 28- 31
I
IEC-R6  17
input  12, 13, 15
interference  31
internal/external  13, 14
international use  11
L
laserdisc  12, 13, 26, 30
Lifestyle® system CD  5
liquids  32
M
magnetic shielding  6
maintenance  32
male-to-male RCA cable  13, 14
manually tune  19
mega-bass  13, 14
moisture  2
mono  4, 12, 15, 21, 22
mounting brackets  33
movie soundtracks  22, 26
MPEG-2  4, 24
multi-pin connector  10, 30
music center  2-5, 8-21, 24- 26, 28-
33
MUTE  20, 30
mute  29
N
No disc  18, 24
noise  31
North America  11, 17
O
1 chime  21-23
115/230V  33
115V  11
120V  11, 17, 33
OFF  17, 20, 23, 28
ON  23
one chime  21-23
one-channel  22
optical connector  12
orange  5, 9
outdoor antenna  16
outlet  8, 9, 11, 18, 30
 
						

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Index
P
Pause  18
PCM  4, 12, 22, 24
phantom  13, 14
phone numbers  31, 33
placement  6, 7, 16, 27
PLAY  15, 31
Play  18
PLAY/PAUSE  20, 24
polarity  30
port  8
power cord  5, 11, 18, 30
power pack  5, 11, 17, 18, 30, 33
power rating  33
power surge  30
powered speakers  29
PRESET  19
preset  18-20, 25
preset radio station  20
problems  27, 31
purchase date  3
R
radio  4, 19, 20, 25, 31
radio channel spacing  17
random  20, 24
RCA cable  14
RCA connector  10
RCA extension cables  9
REC  15
reception  16, 31
red  9, 10, 12, 15
reflected sound  6
remote control  3-5, 10, 17-19, 21,
24, 26, 28-30, 33
room acoustics  27
rubber feet  5, 6, 8
S
75 ohm cable  12
safety  2
SAP  13, 14
satellite receiver  4, 22
scan  20, 25
screw terminals  16
second remote  29
SEEK  19, 20, 24, 25
serial number 3,  5
signal processing technology  27
signal splitter  16
simulated surround  21, 23Singapore  11
SKIP  20, 24, 25
SOUND  13, 14
sound level  4
sound source  4, 12-14, 26, 30
soundtrack  4, 22, 26
SOURCE SELECT  26
speaker cable  5, 6, 8, 9, 31
speaker connections  10
speaker mode  19, 21, 24, 25
SPEAKERS A  10, 26, 29, 31, 33
SPEAKERS B  10, 29, 31, 33
special effect  4, 22
special features  23
spill  32
splice  9
sprays  32
stability  6, 8
standard mode  22, 26
station preset  25
STEREO  21, 22, 26
stereo  4, 12-14, 22, 24, 30
stereo cable  5
stereo TV  4
STEREO+CENTER  21, 23, 24, 26, 30
STOP  20
Stop  20
STORE  25, 28
STORE/ERASE  19
SURROUND  21- 26, 30
surround  4, 5, 7, 9-13, 14, 22, 24, 30
surround cables  9
surround sound  14
surround speaker  5, 7, 9, 10, 23, 24,
30, 31
switches  17, 20, 28, 29
SYSTEM CONTROL   10, 30, 33
system shut off  20T
2 chimes  21- 23
2-speaker  21-23, 26, 31
220V  33
230V  11, 17, 33
240V  11, 33
3 chimes  21-23
3-speaker  21-23, 26, 30
TAPE  15, 20, 22, 23, 26, 33
tape deck  4, 15, 20, 26
TAPE PLAY  13
TAPE REC  15tapes  4, 8, 22
Test CD  5, 18
three chimes  21-23
tone settings  27
TREBLE  27
treble control  27
troubleshooting  30
TUNE  19, 25
tuning  6, 22, 25, 27
turntable  15
TV  4, 6, 8, 12-16, 22, 30, 31
two chimes  21-23
U
UK/Singapore  5
unpack  3, 5
US  17
USA  5, 11, 17, 33
V
variable  12, 14, 33
VCR  4, 8, 12-14, 30, 31
ventilation  8
vibration  6
VIDEO  15, 20, 22, 23, 26, 33
video cable  12
video signal  15
VIDEO SOUND  13
video sound  14, 26
video tapes  8, 12
Videostage
®  4, 12, 22
voltage  2, 5, 11, 33
VOLUME  20, 26
volume  4, 13, 14, 19- 22, 26,
27, 29, 30
W
warranty  31
warranty card  3, 5
weak signal  31
weak station  25
weight  33
white  10, 12, 15
wire cover  5, 16
wire size  9
 
						

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