Bose Lifestyle 12 Series II Owner'S Manual Download Page 3

AM196573_05_V.pdf

October 29, 2001

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Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions 

– for all components

before using this product.

2. Keep these instructions 

– for future reference.

3. Heed all warnings 

– on the product and in the

owner’s guide.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water or

moisture 

 

Do not use this product near a

bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a
wet basement, near a swimming pool, or any-
where else that water or moisture are present.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth 

– and as directed

by Bose

®

 Corporation. Unplug this product from

the wall outlet before cleaning.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions 

– To ensure

reliable operation of the product and to protect it
from overheating, put the product in a position
and location that will not interfere with its proper
ventilation. For example, do not place the product
on a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may block
the ventilation openings. Do not put it in a built-in
system, such as a bookcase or a cabinet that may
keep air from flowing through its ventilation
openings.

8. Do not install near any heat sources, such

as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that pro-
duce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

polarized or grounding-type plug. A polar-
ized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding-type plug has
two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wider blade or third prong are provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
in your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked

on or pinched, particularly at plugs, conve-
nience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories speci-

fied by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket or table specified by the
manufacturer or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods of
time 

– to prevent damage to this product.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service person-

nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way: such as power-
supply cord or plug is damaged; liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus; the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped 

– Do not attempt to service this

product yourself. Opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards.
Please call Bose to be referred to an authorized
service center near you.

15. To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoid

overloading wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles.

16. Do not let objects or liquids enter the product 

as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock.

17. See product enclosure for safety related

markings.

Information about products that
generate electrical noise

If applicable, this equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. However, this is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different

circuit than the one to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-

cian for help.

Note:

 Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radio

remote control could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.

This product complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class
B specifications.

Summary of Contents for Lifestyle 12 Series II

Page 1: ...The Bose Lifestyle 12 Series II System Owner s Guide October 29 2001 AM196573_05_V pdf...

Page 2: ...layer should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel Class B emissions limits This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferen...

Page 3: ...us during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time to prevent damage to this product 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service person nel Servicing is required when the apparatus has...

Page 4: ...ower lines or other electric light or power circuits nor where an antenna can fall into such circuits or power lines 20 Ground all outdoor antennas If an external antenna or cable system is connected...

Page 5: ...ital sound 24 Listening to compact discs 24 Listening to the radio 25 Using the system with external components 26 Maintaining Your Lifestyle 12 System Fine tuning your system 27 Changing the house co...

Page 6: ...me Compatibility Your system is fully compatible with Digital audio bitstreams Look for the symbol 1 or the terms Dolby Digital or PCM on DVD Video discs Your Lifestyle 12 Series II system cannot proc...

Page 7: ...your Lifestyle 12 system If any part of the product appears damaged do not attempt to use the system Notify Bose or your authorized Bose dealer immediately Check to be sure your Lifestyle 12 system c...

Page 8: ...that they line up with the center of the TV screen 2 Place them up to 3 feet 1 m from the edge of the TV screen We recommend a maximum distance of 3 feet 1 m so that the sound does not become too sepa...

Page 9: ...Place them in the back half of your room Direct the cubes so that you cannot pinpoint the exact location of the sound source Figure 3 The surround cables allow up to 50 feet 15 2 m distance from the A...

Page 10: ...he music center close enough to the sound sources TV VCR DVD player etc to allow for cable length If you need additional audio and or video cables to connect all of your components see your dealer or...

Page 11: ...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 LEF...

Page 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...the appropriate voltage setting Figure 7 Dual voltage Acoustimass module voltage selector switch settings CAUTION Make sure the voltage selector switch is set correctly 2 Plug the small end of the po...

Page 14: ...ur 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 sign...

Page 15: ...e 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 cent...

Page 16: ...nput 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...

Page 17: ...e 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...

Page 18: ...e 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 t...

Page 19: ...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 re...

Page 20: ...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...

Page 21: ...E TRACK PRESET SKIP SEEK MUTE AUTO OFF SURROUND STEREO STEREO CENTER SPEAKER MODE VOLUME SURROUND OFF Operating Your Lifestyle 12 System CD cover latch The Lifestyle remote control The advanced radio...

Page 22: ...ps the CD player PLAY PAUSE Begins or pauses play of the CD When held down for two seconds stops play of a CD SKIP Selects the previous or next CD track or the previous or next preset radio station SK...

Page 23: ...Press and hold to engage 1 chime or disengage 2 chimes Digital Dynamic Range compression SURROUND In SURROUND 5 speaker mode raises or lowers volume of surround speakers In STEREO CENTER 3 speaker mo...

Page 24: ...n in enhanced mode with bass and treble settings specially designed for proper playback of movie soundtracks Press the same button VIDEO or AUX again to alternate between enhanced mode for movies and...

Page 25: ...Dolby Digital ON Press and hold the SURROUND SURROUND 5 speaker button until two chimes are heard OFF Anything else OFF Press and hold the SURROUND SURROUND 5 speaker button until one chime is heard...

Page 26: ...surround speakers Even with surround encoded material there are times when no sounds are directed to the surround speakers Listening to compact discs Loading a CD into the music center Press the latch...

Page 27: ...to scan through the stations 2 Release the or key to stop at a selected station 3 As soon as the scan stops tap the or key to tune one channel at a time Setting a station preset Your Lifestyle music c...

Page 28: ...s turns your system on in SURROUND 5 speaker mode and selects the source connected to the TAPE jacks Using enhanced mode for movie soundtracks When a movie soundtrack is played in a motion picture the...

Page 29: ...ass Compensating for room acoustics The acoustics sound qualities of your room can affect the overall sound quality of any speaker system In general you can reduce many problems with acoustics by the...

Page 30: ...the opposite direction from its current setting Note Do not change any other switches at this time 3 Replace the battery cover on the remote control 4 Press the OFF key on the music center 5 Open the...

Page 31: ...lume 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 o...

Page 32: ...l 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 speak...

Page 33: ...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...

Page 34: ...ase 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 sol...

Page 35: ...ntrols 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 25 speaker s...

Page 36: ...8 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 m...

Page 37: ...S 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...

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