5
System Installation
• Place the media center close enough to other sound sources (TV and VCR) to allow for
easy cable connections. If you need additional audio and/or video cables to connect all of
your components, see your dealer or call Bose
®
customer service. Refer to the Bose
address list included with your system.
Figure 2
Front features of media
center
Connecting the antennas
The rear panel of the media center provides connections for AM and FM antennas (Figure 3).
Be sure to unwrap the bundled antenna wires and straighten them as much as possible to
ensure the best reception.
Note:
Outdoor antennas may be used. To install an outdoor antenna, consult a qualified installer.
Follow all safety instructions supplied with the antenna.
Figure 3
Connections for the AM
and FM antennas
Connecting an FM antenna
Plug the connector on the FM dipole antenna lead into the FM antenna jack. Spread out the
antenna arms. Change the orientation of the antenna arms to get optimum FM reception.
Place the antenna as far from the media center and other components as possible.
Connecting the AM antenna
Note:
To mount the AM antenna on a wall, follow the instructions enclosed with the antenna.
1.
Plug the connector on the AM antenna lead into the AM antenna jack.
2.
Stand the loop antenna on the base. See the instructions enclosed with the AM antenna.
3.
Move the AM loop antenna as far as possible, at least 20 inches (50 cm), from the media
center. Experiment with the orientation of the loop for optimum AM reception.
Front door – Make sure you have
enough room to lift up this door.
Disc tray – Make sure nothing blocks this tray as it slides
open for you to insert a disc.
Display window – Make sure you can view
this information while using your system.
®
TV
SENSO
R
IR
EMITTER
SERIAL
DATA
SPEAKER
ZONES
1
2
1.1A
33V
DC POWE
R
AM
FM
75
ANTENNA
OPTICA
L
OPTICAL
INPUT
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUTPUTS
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
R
L
RECORD
DIGITAL
R
L
DIGITAL
R
L
DIGITAL
R
L
DIGITAL
R
L
TAPE
AUDIO INPUTS
AUX
VCR
TV
VIDEO INPUTS
COMPOSITE
S-VIDEO
COMPOSITE
S-VIDEO
VIDEO OUTPUTS
AM antenna
lead
FM dipole
antenna lead
