Bose Lifestyle 3 Owner's guide

Bose Lifestyle 3 Manual

Get Bose Lifestyle 3 PDF manuals and user guides View all Bose Lifestyle 3 manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals

Bose Lifestyle 3 manual content summary:

  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 1
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 2
    CAUTION Donot removethe cover of yourLifestyle'music center or AcoustimasCpowered speaker system. Thereareno userserviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to authorized service personnel. The CAUTIONmarks shownon thispageare fixated on your Lifestyle' music system. The lightning flash with arrowhead
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 3
    your unit with ditferent components 35 Using your remote control 36 If you have problems operating your CD changer 37 Maintaining Your Lifestyle Music System 38 Cleaning your music system 38 Replacing the batteries for your remote control 38 Customer Service 39 Warranty 40 Technical
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 4
    . Ifyouhave trouble inserting it, try reversing the plug. If the plug still does not fit, your outlet may be obsolete andneed tobe replaced. Contact anelectrician.Donotchange the plug to defeat this polarized safety feature. 12. Protect the Power Cord -Route all power supply (mains)cords so that
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 5
    to service this product yourself. All servicing should be provided by ::). :!hcrized seri:se cersccnel crly. 20. Refer to Safety Instructions for Each Product Be sure to rear) the safety ins:hic;tcr's rot each adcfponal product before connecting that product to the Lifestyle' music center. Antenna
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 6
    • One(1)Lifestyle' music center • One (1)FMdipole antenna • One (1) AM loop antenna • One (1) AC (mains) power pack (Two power packs are supplied with dual voltage models only) • One (1) remote control • Three (3) AA batteries The larger carton contains a Bose' powered speaker system. Its
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 7
    safety instructions' on page 4 for complete details). Since theradio-frequency(RF) remote sends signals through walls and floors, you can control the music center from anywhere in your home. Speaker connections The speaker carton contains everything you need to set up your speaker system(see
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 8
    shorten the life of your speaker system if you operate it at from building up. Bose' does not recommend speakers. If you wish to locale the bass module at speakers, try to place it further from the listener than the cube speakers frequencies from your Lifestyle' 3 speaker system.For more bass,
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 9
    speaker system. If the bass module is more than ..-) feet (9 m) from the music center, purchase a Bose' audio out extension cable (EC-11, Bose' part no. 137455) from your 6Jthorized Bose' dearer. Connecting the cube speakers to the bass module CAUTION: Be sure allcomponents(Lifestyle' music center
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 10
    end of the audio input cable to your Lifestyle' music center. • Red connector pluginto theR(right)SPEAKERS A OUTPUT jack. • White connectorpluginto theL(left)SPEAKERS A OUTPUT jack. • Black connector plug into the SYSTEM CONTROL jack. S. See Figure 8 for a finished speaker system hookup illustration
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 11
    for the appropriate voltage for your area (Figure 8). Connect the detachable power (mains) cord to the power jack on the back of the bass module and then to the voltage setting. 2. Turn the POWER switch ON (I). ; ; tt a ire -- Figure 8 Finished speaker systemhookup. ---.---,son icvm-ns 11
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 12
    . rotate the knob clockwise. To decrease the volume, rotate the knob counterclockwise. Youmay alsouse the Acoustimass' bass module volume control when the remote control for the Lifestyle music center is not handy, or when you use multiple speaker. systems. 0 S Figure 9 User-adjustable controls. 12
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 13
    speaker system to the music center's SPEAKERS B OUTPUT jacks. For operating instructions, see 'Listeningin two different rooms," page28. Connections for Bose Lifestyle rrevered speakers Ce complete information on these speakers, consult the Lifestyle' powered speakers owner's guide. The speaker
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 14
    end of the extension cable intotheR(right)SPEAKERSB OUTPUT jack onthe back of the Lifestyle* music center. Insert the black plug into the SPEAKERS 8 OUTPUT jack for theL(left)channel. Finishing the speaker setup 1. Turn the volume control on the left speaker counterclockwise to its lowest position
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 15
    Lifestyle music center You wilt need a cable to connect your Wave' radio to your Lifestyle' music center (seeFigure 12). See your retail dealer for a 25- to 100-foot stereo cable with male-to-male RCA plugs, or contact Bose Corporation directly (see "Customer Service," page 39). Audio cables have
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 16
    Connecting the Lifestyle music center's antennas and power The rear panel of your Lifestyle' music center provides connectors for antennas andAC(mains)power(see Figure 13). Place the music center on a table or other convenient work surface. Locate the FM and AM antennas and the AC (mains) power pack
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 17
    . clean surface. Connecting the AC (mains) power pack The Lifestyle music center comes with a 120V AC (mains) power pack for use in the USA and Canada. power pack's cable into the POWER jack on the back of the Lifestyte music center. Make sure theplugis firmly inserted in the jack 2. Plug the power
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 18
    instructionsonpage 27. Your Lifestyles music system is now ready for operation. If you have a dual voltage model, see the next section for additional instructions. Special radio settings for dual voltage models Music centers packaged with both 120V and 230V power packs are for internationaluse
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 19
    AUDIO OUTPUT. If there are two sets of outputs - FIXED and VARIABLE - use the FIXED outputs. 2. Insert the red plug at the other end of the same cable into theLifestyle' music center plug at the other end of the same cable into the Lifestyle' music center'sR(right) TAPEREC OUTPUT. Insert the black
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 20
    your Bose dealer to determine the appropriate \II preamplifier model. Connect the turntable to the preamplifier (preamp) as directed in the instructions for the preamp. Then connect the preamp's OUTPUT to the music center's unused AUX or VIDEO SOUND inputs. Connecting headphones There is a stereo
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 21
    Themusic center controls (SeeFigure 20) AM/FM -Selects the built-inradioand turns the system onif off sound source and turns the system on if it is off. CD - Selects the built-in CD player and turns the system on if it is off. Ilog II PLAY/PAUSE-Begins or pauses play of the currently selected music
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 22
    The Lifestyle° remote control (See Figure 21) Your music system's advanced radio-frequency remote control works from anywhere in your home. Its radio wave signals pass through walls and floors to reach the music center. The remote control's keys operate like the keys on the music center's console.
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 23
    the system off r -is the OFF key on the remote or on the console. nr off your music system automatically to a distant or weak station that the radio cannot seek, use the MANUAL TUNING keys provided for this purpose. The MANUAL TUNING keys are located under the CD cover. See "Setting a station preset
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 24
    Setting a station preset Your Lifestyle* music center can store up to 20 AM and FM stations. I. Open theCD cover. 2. Select a radio station you wish to store as a preset, either by tuning manually or by using the 44(seek reverse)or 140 (seek forward)keys. 3. Press the STORE key. The display wilt
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 25
    or by using its remote control. Note: The Lifestyle* music system cannot turn a connected tape deck on prof. The Bose' CE-1 Control Expander unit is designed to enable the Lifestyle' remote to controlanother manufacturer's tape deck connected to your Lifestyle' music system. See your authorized
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 26
    player • Connect the component to the VIDEO SOUND inputs on the Lifestyle' music center. See page 20 for instructions. Turning the system on and choosing the video- sound source S Press the VIDEO key on the remote or the console to turn your music system on and select the TV, VCR, or
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 27
    and hold down the AUTOOFFkey until youeliminate all limeuntil shutoff. Speakers House Code I 3315678 A C 8 D RC-5 Remote Control Changing house codes to prevent interference with other Lifestyle music systems Your Lifestyle remote contrors commands will probably not conflict with those of another
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 28
    rear panel of your music center. You may wish to connect powered speakers for your primary listening area to the A outputs and reserve theB outputs for a secondarylistening area. Follow the connection instructions beginning on page 10. Using the standard Lifestyle' remote control Before using the
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 29
    RAS0CC. It= INTRO CZD 0 REPEAT T CLEAR 7.07:9 2 SPEAKERS= h a C The Lifestyle' deluxe remote control functions like the standard remote. with a number of additional features, as listed below: OFF - Turns the system off. LED -Lights up to show that a remote control key has been pressed. Note
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 30
    . set the remote control to SPEAKERS A. or use the music center controls • To use the system in the 8 listening area, use a remote control set for SPEAKERS 8 Note: Music center controls willnot turnonspeakersin the 8 area. To raise cr lower the volume, press the music center's or the • remote's VOL
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 31
    rogramming the CD player ss centers use the deluxe remote control Jotiplayer toplay tracksin any toordperorgyroaumchthoeomseu.sYicou can am programmed tracks have been cleared. Thenextlime youpressPLAY IP' / PAUSE II , the music system will play the normal sequence of tracks. To cheek your
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 32
    tape decksusingonly theLifestyle' remote. The Lifestyle' remote's radio frequency signals penetrate walls and enable you to control your music system from anywhere in your home. However, it takes infrared signals to control a conventional CD changer or tape deck attached to the music center. The CE
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 33
    -1ControlExpander unit's 6-foot(2m)cable connects to the Lifestyles music center. If youplace your unit farther from the music center, lengthen this cable up to 30 feet (10m) by connecting it to one or more 3.5-mm stereo-headphone extension cables. Extension cables are available from your retail
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 34
    on your component is not sensitive enough to respond. 2. Connect the other end of the extension cable to the SYSTEM CONTROL OUTPUT jacks on the back of your To connect the infrared extension cable Lifestyle' music center. 1. Insert the cat* s car:nee:cc nto :he IR CU; jack or the Ta' panelof
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 35
    enter a code into your CE-1 Control Expander unit Make sure your unit is connected to your Lifestyle' music center. 1. Press the AUX key. 2. Open the CD cover. 3. Press the MANUAL TUNING V key once. 4. To -1ControlExpanderunit will Dash twice. 6. Repeat steps 3.5 for additional components. 35
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 36
    fordetails onits operation. Press the AUX key on the Lifestyle' remote control. This turns the music center on (if it was off) and selects your CD changer. • To start a CD, press ►/ II (play/pause). Your changer's remote has: Keys: 0 to 9 Keys: 0 to 9, and a +10 or >10 key Keys: 1 to 10, and a +10
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 37
    your Lifestyle' remote control should operate your CD chancier properly. If the problem Control Expander unit. 1. See -lismg yc,,r . afferent components.- page 35. Make sure you have followed those procedures properly. 2. Check the operation of the remote control for your music center. Try the ►/ II
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 38
    Lifestyle" Music System Cleaning your music system Use only a damp cloth to clean the outside of the music center, remote control(s), bass module, and cube speakers. You may also use a vacuum with a soft-bristled attachment to clean the cube speakers 30 Changing the remote control's batteries. 38
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 39
    Customer Service If youhave trouble with your Lifest)4emusic system, contact yaw aufh- zed Bose' dealer. The dealer will verily any defects andar: for serviceby an authorized service agency or by the Bos /wry. Bose Corporation will make every effort to remedy any problem within the terms of the
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 40
    with proof cf purchase from an authorized Bose' dealer to the nearest Bose Service Agency. or (3) Return product personally with the product directly to a Bose' organization. (a) Contact the Bose' organization in your country for specific returnandshipping instructions; (b) Property pack the product
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 41
    : 750 AM a 12!in RDA... )2V -AC, 1.0 A Outputs Venable audo: SPEAKERS A and B Fixed audio: FIXED. TAPE HeadP• rte: 320 minimum impedance SYS CONTROL: for use with Bose' powered speakers and accessories Remote control range Dimensions Music center 15'Wx9"Dx2.51-1 (38 cm x 23 cm x6 cm) Cube
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 42
    , 30 CE-1ControlExpander unit 32 Entering component codes 35 Operation with a Lifestyle'remote control36 Channel spacing, AM andFM 18 Connections Additional Bose powered Speakers 13 AMantenna 17 Bass module power (mains) cord 11 Bass module to music center 10 Bose' Lifestyle powered speakers 13 Bose
  • Bose Lifestyle 3 | Owner's guide - Page 43
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43