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AM191409_01_V.pdf

  December 20, 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

Page 1: ...The Bose Lifestyle 12 System Owner s Guide December 20 2001 AM191409_01_V pdf...

Page 2: ...ock match wide blade of plug to wide slot insert fully Class 1 laser product This compact disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the bottom...

Page 3: ...tus 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 ha...

Page 4: ...not install external antennas near overhead power 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 e...

Page 5: ...to a CD 22 Using the system with an external component 22 Maintaining Your Lifestyle 12 System Fine tuning your system 23 Changing the house code settings 24 Adding speakers 25 Troubleshooting 26 Warr...

Page 6: ...pecial effects may be sent to the surround rear speakers Bose Videostage circuitry automatically directs the sound to the correct speakers To select surround encoded material look for any of the terms...

Page 7: ...ags out of the reach of children Figure 1 What comes with your Lifestyle 12 system Treble Bass Surround speaker cables orange connectors Front speaker cables blue connectors AA batteries AC power pack...

Page 8: ...ed wood For additional stability you can add rubber feet to your speakers You may obtain rubber feet part no 178321 free of charge from Bose Contact Bose Customer Service see listings on the inside ba...

Page 9: ...ce each one at the front edge of the shelf Placing speakers in an enclosed space can change the tonal quality of the sound This effect is minimized if the shelves are filled with books Figure 2 Recomm...

Page 10: ...re 4 Acoustimass module positions Treble Bass Preferred position RIGHT FRONT RIGHT REAR CENTER OUTPUTS TO CUBE SPEAKERS LEFT FRONT LEFT REAR Alternate position 5 Once you have selected a position for...

Page 11: ...e corresponding speaker location Front speaker cables have blue connectors at one end with L R and C molded into the connectors The red collars on the wire are labeled LEFT RIGHT and CENTER Surround s...

Page 12: ...ert 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...

Page 13: ...r 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 p...

Page 14: ...OP ANTENNA AUX VIDEO SOUND B R INPUT PLAY REC OUTPUT A L R L SPEAKERS FIXED TAPE B Z T G642 950 D S BOSE Corporation UL LISTED 917D AUDIO EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED gepr dfte Sicherheit 93 T V Rheinland B...

Page 15: ...onnected sound sources See Figure 11 Connect your home theater components to the appropriate VCR inputs Connect the VCR video signal to the TV through VIDEO IN or composite video input You can also us...

Page 16: ...mode and selecting AUX or TAPE automatically selects STEREO 2 speaker mode If you wish you can change the speaker mode after you select the source About the video source Your TV is the display for th...

Page 17: ...k or white plug to L left CD changer DVD player or laserdisc player To use one of these components connect its audio outputs to the music center AUX INPUT jacks matching the red plug to R right and bl...

Page 18: ...inals 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 instru...

Page 19: ...g on the music center 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 tur...

Page 20: ...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 SKIP Press and hold...

Page 21: ...lume SPEAKER MODE Selects SURROUND SURROUND 5 speaker STEREO CENTER STEREO CENTER 3 speaker or STEREO STEREO 2 speaker mode When you press VIDEO the system automatically selects SURROUND mode For othe...

Page 22: ...e volume For SURROUND mode use the SURROUND or keys to raise or lower the sound level directed to the surround speakers For STEREO CENTER mode use the SURROUND or keys to raise or lower the sound leve...

Page 23: ...ough 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 center can s...

Page 24: ...ese keys again Using the system with an external component Follow the instructions for connecting a component before proceeding To begin make sure the component is turned on and a tape CD DVD laserdis...

Page 25: ...le Rooms with too few sound absorbing furnishings especially those with bare floors and walls may sound overly shrill or bright Turning down the treble control toward decreases treble sound Rooms with...

Page 26: ...in 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 console 5 Open the C...

Page 27: ...olume 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...

Page 28: ...connect 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 3 speaker or SURROUND 5 speaker m...

Page 29: ...is distorted Adjust antenna position to reduce interference Sound is distorted Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure Reduce the output level from any external compone...

Page 30: ...way using a cold blower or camera lens brush To remove fingerprints from the lens wipe it gently with a lens tissue moistened with lens cleaning solution Make sure no solution enters the unit it may c...

Page 31: ...nds and additional remote controls contact your Bose dealer Or call Bose directly see inside back cover for phone numbers Technical information Powered Acoustimass 25 speaker system Power rating USA C...

Page 32: ...5 26 L laserdisc 12 14 26 M moisture 2 movie soundtracks 20 23 music center 2 5 8 19 21 22 24 29 MUTE 17 P placement 6 7 16 23 PLAY 17 port 8 power cord 5 11 17 26 power pack 5 11 17 26 29 PRESET 19 p...

Page 33: ...ose Corporation India Private Limited W 16 Greater Kailash II New Delhi 110 048 TEL 011 648 4462 FAX 011 648 4463 Ireland Bose Corporation Carrickmacross Co Monaghan TEL 042 61988 FAX 042 61998 Italia...

Page 34: ...1998 Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham MA 01701 9168 USA JN97870 PN191409 Rev 01 AM191409 Rev 01...

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