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AM262840_00_V.pdf January 4, 2002 9Setting Up Your Lifestyle
® Stereo Amplifier
Connecting the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier to a Lifestyle® media center
CAUTION: Before making connections, turn the Lifestyle® system off and disconnect the media center from 
the AC (mains) power outlet. DO NOT plug the amplifier into an outlet until you have completed all other con-
nections.
1. Insert the single-connector end of the audio input cable into the SPEAKER ZONES 2 output jack on the 
rear panel of the media...

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Setting up the remote control 
You need to set up a second remote control to operate the ZONE 2 output.
1. Remove the remote control battery cover and locate the miniature switches (Figure 9).
2. Make sure that the house code settings (switches 1, 2, 3, and 4) match those in your first remote.
3. Make sure switches 5, 7, and 8 are up, and switches 6 and 9 are down.
Note: Refer to your Lifestyle
® system owner’s guide for more...

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® Stereo Amplifier
Connecting the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier to a Model 20 music center
CAUTION: Before making connections, turn the Lifestyle® system off and disconnect the music center from 
the AC (mains) power outlet. DO NOT plug the amplifier into an outlet until you have completed all other con-
nections.
1. Insert the single multi-pin connector at one end of the audio input cable into the SPEAKER ZONES 2 
output jack on the rear panel of...

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Setting up the RC-20 remote control for Zone 2
If your system uses a Model 20 music center, you need to set up a second RC-20 remote control to operate 
the ZONE 2 outputs.
1. Remove the remote control battery cover and locate the miniature switches (Figure 11).
2. Make sure that the house code settings (switches 1, 2, 3, and 4) match those in your first remote.
3. Slide switch 5 down (off), and switches 6 and 8 up (on)....

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® Stereo Amplifier
Connecting the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier to a Model 5 music center
In systems using a Model 5 music center, home theater speakers are connected to the FIXED OUTPUT jacks 
on the rear panel of the music center. When adding the Lifestyle® amplifier, you need to temporarily unplug 
the theater speakers from the FIXED R and FIXED L OUTPUT jacks.
CAUTION: Before making connections, turn the Lifestyle
® system off and disconnect...

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Setting up the RC-5 remote control
If your system uses a Model 5 music center, you need to set up a second RC-5 remote control to operate 
your Lifestyle® stereo amplifier.
1. Remove the remote control battery cover and locate the miniature switches (Figure 13).
2. Make sure that the house code settings (switches 1, 2, 3, and 4) match those in your first remote.
3. Slide switch 5 down (off) and 6 up (on).
Note: Refer to your...

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® Stereo Amplifier
Checking to see if you have a dual voltage Lifestyle® amplifier
•Dual voltage units have a voltage selection switch on the rear panel (Figure 15). Check to see if your unit 
has this switch. 
•This switch is preset at the factory to 230V. If you plan to connect your amplifier to 115V (North America), 
slide this switch to the 115V position.
Figure 15
Setting the voltage selec-
tion switch to 115V
Powering-up your system...

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Maintaining Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier
Cleaning the amplifier
The amplifier, which is designed only for indoor use, may become dusty over time. To clean the amplifier, use 
only a soft, dry cloth to remove dust from the outside of the enclosure. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, 
or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. Do not allow liquids to spill into any open-
ings. Do not use any sprays near the amplifier.
Protecting outdoor wiring...

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® Stereo Amplifier
Customer service
For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. Refer to the address list enclosed 
in the product packaging for correct phone numbers.
Warranty period
The Lifestyle® stereo amplifier is covered by the Bose limited one-year transferable warranty. Details of the 
coverage are provided on the warranty card that came with the product. Please fill out the information sec-
tion of the card...

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Technical information
Features
•Bose® proprietary digital signal processing technology
•Built-in digital volume control
•Thermal overload protection
•Protective rubber feet
Power rating
USA/Canada: 120V  50/60 Hz, 220W
Dual voltage: 115/230V  50/60 Hz, 220W
International: 220-240V  50/60 Hz, 220W
Input jacks
Dual audio: RCA or 8-pin mini-DIN
System control: 3.5 mm stereo mini-plug connector
Input sensitivity
0.5 Vrms @ 1...