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  • Bose Lifestyle 30 Series II | Owner's guide - Page 1
    The Bose® Lifestyle® 30 Series II System Owner's Guide October 29, 2001 AM199736_06_V.pdf
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    back panel and bottom of your Lifestyle® music center and the bottom panel of your Acoustimass® module: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of
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    in a built-in system, such as a bookcase or for replacement of the Bose to be referred to an authorized service center Part instructions connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Note: Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radio remote control could void the user
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    clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC ART 250, Part H) Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as is practical. ©2001 Bose
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    the locations for your Lifestyle® 30 Series II system 6 Connecting the speakers and Lifestyle® music center 9 Connecting your home theater components to the Lifestyle® 30 system 12 Connecting the antennas 16 Installing the batteries in the remote control 17 Setting radio channel spacing
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    purchasing the Bose® Lifestyle® 30 Series II system. This complete audio home entertainment system offers superb sound, elegance, technology, and simplicity for music and home theater. Your system is fully compatible with digital program material and includes: • A Lifestyle® music center with built
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    your Lifestyle® 30 Series II system: Acoustimass module • Lifestyle® music center • AC power (mains) pack* • FM antenna • AM loop antenna • Antenna base • Remote control • 3 AA batteries • Acoustimass module • 5 Jewel Cube® speakers • AC power (mains) cord* • Audio input cable • 5 speaker cables
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    Setting Up Selecting the locations for your Lifestyle® 30 Series II system When you place your speakers according to the guidelines below, a combination of reflected and direct sound provides the audio atmosphere of a home theater. You may experiment with the placement and orientation of the Jewel
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    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 Acoustimass® module. Left Center Right Acoustimass front front module Left surround Right surround 1. Place the speakers at ear height or higher, if possible
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    the 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 call Bose®. 3. Place the music center within 30 feet (9.1 m) of the Acoustimass module
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    Up Connecting the speakers and Lifestyle® music center Once you have selected locations for your music system, connect the speakers. CAUTION: Make sure all components are unplugged from the power outlet before you begin hooking up the system. Connecting the Jewel Cube® speakers to the Acoustimass
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    cable as much as possible, since it includes an antenna for the remote control. Note: Refer to "Using two listening zones" on page 30 for information on connecting a second zone. Right front speaker Center speaker Right-angle connector into AUDIO INPUT Left front speaker Right surround speaker
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    Acoustimass module AC power jack. Note: Do not plug the AC power cord into a power outlet until all component connections are complete. Connecting the music center AC (mains) power pack The Lifestyle® music center power pack cable into the AC POWER jack on the back of the Lifestyle® music center. 2.
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    The Lifestyle® 30 system has two sets of video sound inputs (Figure 9) for your non-digital video sound sources, such as your TV or VCR. Note:Your Lifestyle® 30 system includes one 6-foot (1.8 m) stereo cable to connect the right (R) and left (L) audio outputs from a component to the music center
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    basic methods for setting up your home theater. It is best to connect components directly to the Lifestyle® 30 music center, and select the source from its remote or control panel. A second option is to use a stereo TV as the switching center to select the sound source. In each example, the analog
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    control up - close to the maximum setting. Note:If you connect your stereo VCR through your stereo TV, do not use coaxial cable. Instead, connect the VCR L and R audio outputs to the TV L and R audio inputs to ensure proper stereo and surround sound. Digital audio output LR Music center Cable TV
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    must be connected directly to the TV. Do not connect it to the Lifestyle® 30 system. Note:For assistance with video connections between your DVD player and/or VCR and TV, see your video components manuals. Note:There is no video signal input (usually a yellow-coded jack) on the music center. The
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    ) from the music center and at least 4 feet (1.2 m) from the Acoustimass® module. Experiment with the orientation of the loop for optimum AM er ception. Connecting to a cable radio signal To connect your system to the FM signal available from some cable TV companies, contact your cable provider for
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    place. Replace the batteries when the remote control stops operating Lifestyle® music systems. Figure 15 Installing the remote control batteries 3 AA batteries Battery compartment cover Miniature switches Setting radio channel spacing for dual voltage and 120V systems Dual voltage music centers
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    Your Lifestyle® 30 System Turning on the music center Plug the Acoustimass® module power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. Then plug in 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. Figure
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    . For instructions, see page 27. Also used for changing channel spacing (page 17) and house codes (page 32). Figure 18 The music center controls ON O FF / II VOLUME PLAY/PAUSE SKIP STORE SOURCE SELECT NEXT DISC TUNE ERASE The Lifestyle® remote control Figure 19 The remote control The
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    Operating Your Lifestyle® 30 System The system controls Function VIDEO 1 - Selects a video sound source connected to the VIDEO 1 inputs, and turns the system on. (See page 22.) VIDEO 2 - Selects a video sound source connected to the VIDEO 2 inputs, and turns the system on. AUX - Selects the DVD
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    Operating Your Lifestyle® 30 System Additional system controls Function Remote control SURROUND • Press and release to select SURROUND (5-speaker) mode for all sources. • Press and hold for 3 seconds to engage (1 chime) or disengage (2 chimes) simulated surround for monaural program sources. •
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    on-screen, while music and ambient effects fill the room to increase your listening enjoyment. Your Lifestyle® 30 system offers the option of listening in 5, 3, or 2-speaker mode. The system turns on in SURROUND (5-speaker) mode. For most video material (mono, stereo, or surround), listening in 5 or
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    To reset Center speaker level Surround (rear) speakers level Press STEREO+CENTER (3-speaker) button until you hear a 3-note chime STEREO+CENTER SURROUND (5-speaker) button until you hear a 3-note chime SURROUND Chimes When you hear one or more chimes, it means that one of the system features
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    symbol 1 on DVD-Video discs. Your Lifestyle® 30 system cannot process MPEG-2 or DTS digital bitstreams. Make sure a connection is made between your DVD player or Digital TV's digital audio output and your system's digital audio input. To select surround-encoded analog or digital audio material, look
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    Figure 21 Ejecting a CD Operating Your Lifestyle® 30 System Ejecting discs from the CD magazine Press the from the music center Press the EJECT button, at the lower left of the magazine slot, to remove the magazine (Figure 23). If a CD is playing, pressing the EJECT button stops the CD, replaces it
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    music center until CD is selected. If the system is already on, use one of these keys to select the CD player. The CD indicator on the display lights. If a CD has been loaded, it begins to play. Note: Selecting CD turns the system on in SURROUND (5-speaker) mode. Press STEREO+CENTER (3-speaker
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    Operating Your Lifestyle® 30 System Listening to the radio Turning the system on and choosing the radio Press the AM/FM key on the remote or the music center to turn your music system on to the most recently heard AM or FM station. The system turns on in SURROUND mode. Select another speaker mode,
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    Operating Your Lifestyle® 30 System Using the system with external components Follow the instructions on pages 12-15 for connecting components. Turn on your component directly or by using its remote control. Use the VOLUME v or w button on the Lifestyle® remote control or music center to raise or
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    Bose® patented signal processing technology provides a natural tonal balance over the full range of volume settings. If desired, you can further fine-tune your system as described below. Adjusting speaker controls The Lifestyle® 30 system TREBLE and BASS controls are located on the Acoustimass
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    . • Use an appropriate Lifestyle® system cable to connect a second Bose® powered speaker system to the SPEAKER ZONE 2 jack on the back of the music center. • You can also use special adapters to connect an existing stereo system. • Use a second Lifestyle® system remote control to operate zone 2. See
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    Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 30 System Operating two listening zones Controlling the zones from the remote controls To control two zones, you need to have a remote set to each zone. See instructions on page 30 for setting a second remote to zone 2. • You can select and control sources in each zone
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    Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 30 System Changing the house code settings Each Lifestyle® remote control uses a system of matching house codes to communicate with its corresponding music center. If your remote's commands ever conflict with those of another nearby Lifestyle® system, you can easily set a
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    Your Lifestyle® 30 System Taking care of your Lifestyle® 30 system The only maintenance needed is cleaning the system and your compact discs, and replacing remote control batteries. For information on replacing the remote control batteries see "Install the batteries in the remote control" on
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    Your Lifestyle® 30 System Troubleshooting Problem System does not function at all No sound No sound from center speaker Too much sound from center speaker No sound from surround speakers Surround speakers are too loud What to do • Make sure the power connector is inserted securely into the music
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    Your Lifestyle® 30 System Problem Remote control is inconsistent or does not work Unit turns on and off by itself, or behaves erratically Radio does not work CD does not play FM sound is distorted FM sound is noisy in surround mode Sound is distorted No tape, CD, VCR, or TV sound AM199736_06_V
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    kg) Finish Music center Aluminum Jewel Cube speakers Polymer, painted Acoustimass module Vinyl veneer, Polymer Accessories To find out about mounting brackets, stands, CD magazines, additional remote controls, and connecting additional Bose® powered loudspeakers, contact your Bose dealer. Or call
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    cable TV 12, 16 Canada 5, 11, 36 CD 8, 12, 19, 20, 23-28, 30, 33-36 CD changer 4, 20, 24, 26 CD magazine 5, 20, 24, 25, 33 center speaker 6, 10, 23, 34 channel spacing 17, 19 chimes 21-23 cleaning 33 coaxial 12-14 components 11-15, 28, 34, 35 connections 9-11, 15, 16, 34, 35 controls
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    , 28, 35 stereo 4, 12-14 stereo cable 5, 12 STEREO+CENTER 21, 23, 26, 28, 34 STOP 20, 26, 27 Stop 18 STORE 27, 32, 33, 34 SURROUND 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 34 surround 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 24, 34 surround speaker 5, 10 23, 24, surround-encoded 24 switches 17, 27, 30, 32 T 3 chimes 21-23 3-speaker 21, 26
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    Phone hours - ET (eastern time): Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Canada Bose Ltd., 1-35 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Bose Limited 1 Ambley Green Gillingham Business Park Gillingham, Kent ME8 ONJ TEL 0870-741-4500 FAX 0870-741-4545 From other locations Bose Customer Service
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    ©2001 Bose Corporation The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 199736 AM Rev.06 JN20413
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The Bose
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Lifestyle
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30 Series II System
Owner’s Guide
October 29, 2001
AM199736_06_V.pdf