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Introduction

The LIFESTYLE

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 BUILT-INvisible

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TA-2 theater amplifier

The LIFESTYLE

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 BUILT-INvisible TA-2 theater amplifier is an amplifier component used for 

 

LIFESTYLE

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 BUILT-INvisible home theater systems. It is easily installed and can be almost 

completely hidden from view. Designed for use only with the AV28 media center, the TA-2 
theater amplifier is compatible with combinations of 191 speakers and the various cube 
speakers sold with Bose

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 LIFESTYLE

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 systems.

Note: 

Maximum recommended room size for this system is 700 sq ft.

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Features and benefits

• Remote operation –

 

Allows for hidden-from-view placement.

• Includes the ADAPTiQ

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 audio calibration system.

• Includes digital signal processing – provides Videostage

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 5 steering logic, Dolby

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 Digital 

and DTS

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 decoding, FilmEQ, Active EQ, Dynamic EQ, and digital bitstream processing.

• Provides dynamic range control at low volume – makes it easy to discern dialogue even 

with the volume turned down.

• Allows control integration of most video sources (TV, cable/satellite, VCR).

Connection kit

The TA-2 connection kit [PC 34245 (White), PC 34246 (Ivory)] consists of the following items:

Note: 

All items can be purchased separately.

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TA-2 Source/Destination Wall Plate (double mini DIN)

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TA-2 Connection Cable (9-pin mini DIN to 8-pin RJ45)

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TA-2 Speaker Connection Cable (14-pin molex to 6 male RCA) PC 33495

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TA-2 Speaker Wall Plate

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Summary of Contents for LIFESTYLE BUILT-INvisible TA-2

Page 1: ... OUTPUT TO BASS SPEAKER OUTPUT TO BASS SPEAKER L C R L R AUDIO IN PUT OUTPUTS TO CUBE SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND POWER L C R L R AUDIO IN PUT OUTPUTS TO CUBE SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND POWER TA 2 Theater Amplifier Installation Guide Home Theater System ...

Page 2: ... the presence of important operat ing instructions in this installer s guide WARNING To prevent electric shock do not use this plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSO...

Page 3: ... or when unused for long periods of time to pre vent 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 oper ate normally or has been...

Page 4: ...ting struc ture grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna dis charge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding elec trodes and requirements for the ground electrode Refer to the antenna grounding illustration on this page Antenna grounding Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 Note to CATV system installer Thi...

Page 5: ...Laboratories All rights reserved DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc MPEG Layer 3 audio compression technology licensed by Fraunhofer IIS and THOMSON multimedia This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation a...

Page 6: ...e 5 steering logic Dolby Digital and DTS decoding FilmEQ Active EQ Dynamic EQ and digital bitstream processing Provides dynamic range control at low volume makes it easy to discern dialogue even with the volume turned down Allows control integration of most video sources TV cable satellite VCR Connection kit The TA 2 connection kit PC 34245 White PC 34246 Ivory consists of the following items Note...

Page 7: ... kg Limited warranty 1 year transferable limited warranty Connection panel Item PC code TA 2 Source Destination Wall Plate single mini DIN PC 34247 White PC 34248 Ivory TA 2 Connection Cable 8 pin Terminal Block to 8 pin RJ45 PC 33946 TA 2 Speaker Connection Cable 14 pin term block to 6 male RCA PC 33947 L C R L R AUDIO INPUT OUTPUTS TO CUBE SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND POWER OUTPUT TO BASS SPEAKER AC ...

Page 8: ...n one central location A central mounting location that has all speaker volume control and signal cables running to it will make any future changes in source to zone assignments easier Choose a location that provides good ventilation and provides easy access should you need to adjust or service the system Avoid cramped tight spaces that will make service difficult Wires from the home theater room ...

Page 9: ...nting it directly on a plywood board The mounting screws must extend through the metal enclosure and into the plywood board Allow 12 inches min between the top of the TA 2 amplifier mounting bracket and the top of the enclosure for proper ventilation Be sure to use proper attachment techniques for your wall construction type Under all operating conditions internal ambient temperature of the enclos...

Page 10: ...le run from the media center SPEAKER ZONE 1 OUTPUT to the TA 2 ampli fier AUDIO INPUT must not exceed 150 ft maximum Cable and wire lengths depend on the placement of the TA 2 amplifier and each device that connects to it The following wire recommendations are based on a maximum frequency response deviation of 0 5 dB Figure 3 Preferred system wiring using the TA 2 connection kit Gauge Length 18 0 ...

Page 11: ...11 Installation Figure 4 Alternate system wiring using terminal block connection cables PC33947 PC33946 15 amp duplex receptacle Power cord Front L C R TV VCR Surround PC33948 White PC33949 Ivory RS LS ...

Page 12: ...within this maximum keeps the sound associated with the picture Direct one cube of each speaker forward and the other cube toward the wall or away from the front to create reflected sound Note The cube speakers are magnetically shielded so placing them close to the TV will not affect picture quality Center cube speaker Sound from the center speaker should seem to come directly from the center of t...

Page 13: ...st them to direct the sound both in front of and behind the listener Figure 6 Surround speaker place ment options Acoustimass module The BUILT INvisible TA 2 theater amplifier produces bass from an Acoustimass module built into a wall the floor or the ceiling see Figure 5 Note Follow installation instructions included with the Acoustimass module Choose a location in the front third of the room Alw...

Page 14: ...s received an ON command the ON LED will be lit instead Power cord connected at the amp and the AC outlet AC power switch bottom of amp beside power cord is in the ON position AC power is available at the outlet Wiring problem Serial input connector is wired correctly Source destination plate is wired correctly Won t turn on Not receiving an On command Connect the media center and press a source b...

Page 15: ...er Status Meaning Blinking once every 5 seconds Off Amplifier is off Turns on briefly Power was applied to the amplifier Off Normal amplifier operation A valid S PDIF signal is being received from the media center Blinking on off once per second Blinking on off once per second No valid S PDIF signal is being received from the media center The media center may not be prop erly connected to the TA 2...

Page 16: ... 2003 Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham MA 01701 9168 USA 272679 AM Rev 00 JN00035 ...

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