Bose 50 User Manual
The Bose® Lifestyle® 50 System
Owner’ s Guide
October 17, 2001
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Safety Information
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE
AFIN DE PRÉVENIR UN CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS ENLEVER
LE COUVERCLE ARRIÈRE. IL NE SE TROUVE À L’INTÉRIEUR
AUCUNE PIÈCE POUVANT ÊTRE RÉPARÉE PAR
L’USAGER. S’ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT.
AVIS
NE PAS OUVRIR
These CAUTION marks may be located on the bottoms of your Lifestyle® Personal® music
center, Acoustimass® module, multi-room interface, and CD changer:
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 sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, as marked on the system, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this
owner’s guide.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shock, 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
of the unit.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
CAUTION:
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The compact disc player 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 Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Batteries
Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not incinerate.
Additional safety information
See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information page enclosed with this
owner’s guide.
Please read this owner’s guide
Please take the time to follow this owner’s guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate
your system properly, and enjoy all of its advanced features. Save your owner’s guide for
future reference.
Product manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories, Inc. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
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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 anywhere 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 produce 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 pr ovided 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, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified 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 personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way: such as powersupply 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. T o prevent risk of fir e 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 accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, this is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference 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.
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Important Safety Instructions
18. Use proper power sources – Plug the product into
a proper power source, as described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the product.
19. Avoid power lines – Use extreme care when
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installing an outside antenna system to keep from
touching power lines or circuits, as contact with
them may be fatal. Do 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 external
antenna or cable system is connected to this
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded. This will provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/
NFPA No. 70 provides information with respect to
proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, 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.
Antenna lead in wire
Ground clamp
Electric service
equipment
Ground clamps
Power service grounding
electrode system
(NEC ART 250, Part H)
Antenna discharge unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (of USA)
that provides guidelines for proper grounding. In particular, it specifies that the cable ground shall be connected
to the grounding system of the building, as close to the
point of cable entry as is practical.
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Where to find …
Contents
Setting Up .............................................................................................................................4
Before you begin.............................................................................................................4
Unpacking the carton .................................................................................................... 5
Selecting the locations for your Lifestyle® 50 system .................................................... 6
Connecting your system .................................................................................................9
Connecting your home theater components to the Lifestyle® 50 system ....................12
Connecting other external components .......................................................................15
Connecting the antennas ..............................................................................................16
Connecting power to your system ................................................................................17
Setting up the Personal™ music center .......................................................................17
Operating Your Lifestyle® 50 System ..................................................................................18
Turning on the system .................................................................................................. 18
Using the Personal™ music center display ..................................................................20
Listening to the system .................................................................................................22
Listening to digital sound..............................................................................................24
Operating the special features ......................................................................................25
Listening to the radio ....................................................................................................26
Listening to compact discs ...........................................................................................29
Using the system with external components................................................................35
Fine-tuning your system ...............................................................................................36
Operating a Multi-Room Lifestyle® 50 System ....................................................................40
Connecting additional rooms........................................................................................40
Operating in more than one room.................................................................................41
Using more than one Personal™ music center ............................................................43
Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 50 System...............................................................................44
Finding a misplaced Personal™ music center ............................................................. 44
Replacing batteries .......................................................................................................44
Cleaning the system .....................................................................................................45
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................46
Warranty period ............................................................................................................47
Customer Service .........................................................................................................47
Product Information.............................................................................................................48
Technical information ....................................................................................................48
Accessories...................................................................................................................48
Index ....................................................................................................................................49
Bose® Corporation ..................................................................................... Inside back cover
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For your records
Serial numbers are located on the bottom panels of the Personal music center, multi-room
interface, CD changer, and the Acoustimass® module.
Personal music center serial number: _____________________________________________
Multi-room interface serial number: _______________________________________________
CD changer serial number: ______________________________________________________
Acoustimass module serial number: ______________________________________________
Dealer name: __________________________________________________________________
Dealer phone:_______________________ Purchase date: ___________________________
We suggest you keep your sales slip and warranty card together with this owner’s guide.
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Before you begin
Thank you for purchasing the Bose® Lifestyle® 50 system. Years of research lie behind this
complete audio home entertainment system – the most advanced home theater system from
Bose. Technological innovations that make the Lifestyle® 50 system unique include the Bose
Personal™ music center, which places all system operations in the palm of your hand, and
tiny Jewel Cube® speakers.
The interactive Personal music center is a clear departure from convention, communicating
with the system through a two-way radio data link. The result for you is full control of this
entertainment system as you move about your home.
The Bose Jewel Cube speakers are also far from conventional. Proprietary technologies
ensure that these tiny speakers not only fill a room with sound, but also reproduce it more
accurately than traditionally designed loudspeakers.
The other elements of the Lifestyle® 50 system are designed to be hidden from view:
• The elegant Lifestyle® CD changer, designed to give you flexibility in where it is placed
• The hideaway powered Acoustimass® module that delivers the rich, full, lifelike bass
• The Bose multi-room interface, with four independent audio outputs that allow you to
enjoy Bose sound throughout your home.
Realism and impact
Your Lifestyle® 50 system is equipped with an all new Videostage® decoder that uses digital
signal processing. The result is increased surround sound realism and impact both for movie
soundtracks and music recordings. The Videostage decoder processes analog formats, as
well as two or even single-channel PCM and Dolby Digital bitstreams, and helps to deliver the
acoustic experience of the movies right in your home.
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 disks. Your Lifestyle® 50 system cannot process MPEG-2 or DTS
digital bitstreams.
• Surround-sound sources such as VCRs, stereo TVs, cable boxes and satellite
receivers. Videostage decoding directs stereo information to the surround channels, so
the sound of stereo broadcasts and rented or recorded tapes can approach that of
your DVD disks.
• Surround-encoded analog or digital audio signals. Look for the terms Surround or
Dolby Surround, or the symbol 3 on tapes and discs, and the word “sur-
round” preceding a TV broadcast.
• Stereo program material from TV, FM, CD and cassette. Videostage decoding
delivers five channels, even when the original source contained only one or two.
• Monoaural program material. Videostage decoding can process a one-channel
program into five-channel sound and direct the result to five independent speakers.
Dialogue remains locked on-screen, while music and ambient effects fill the room.
Automatic sound level monitoring and control
Your enjoyment of movies is enhanced by Digital Dynamic Range® compression. This technology automatically monitors and adjusts the volume to let you to hear soft sounds, particularly
dialogue, but prevents you from being overwhelmed by loud special effects. This is especially
useful for late night viewing – it eliminates the need to constantly adjust the volume.
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Unpacking the carton
Carefully unpack your system. Save all packing materials for possible future use. The original
packing materials provide the safest way to transport your Lifestyle® 50 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
Note:
room interface, CD changer, and Acoustimass® module. Then write them on your warranty
card and in the spaces provided on page 3.
CAUTION:
removed before setting up the system.
WARNING:
to avoid injury.
WARNING:
children.
Figure 1
What comes with your
Lifestyle
• Personal music center
• CD changer
• Multi-room interface
• Interface power pack*
• 5 Jewel Cube
• 5 speaker cables
• Acoustimass module
• AC power (mains) cord*
• 14 self-adhesive rubber feet
• Audio input cable
• CD changer cable
• Stereo cable
• 4 AAA batteries
• FM antenna
• AM loop antenna
• AM antenna base
• CD magazine
• Lifestyle
• Test CD
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(4 for the module and 5 pairs for
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Rubber feet
CD changer cable
Setting Up
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50 system contains the parts identified in Figure 1.
Find the serial numbers on the bottom panels of the Personal™ music center, multi-
Be sure the three shipping screws on the bottom of the CD changer have been
The Acoustimass module weighs 33 pounds (15 kg). Use good lifting practice
To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of
Personal™ Music Center
Rubber feet (4)
Interface power pack
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Front speaker cables (blue connectors)
Acoustimass module
AC power cord
Audio input cable
Surround speaker cables (orange connectors)
Test CD
Lifestyle® system CD
AAA
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Power cord and pack shown above are USA/Canada/Japan versions.
Dual voltage systems include 1 power cord, 1 adapter , and 2 power packs.
The power cords and packs for Europe, UK/Singapore, and Australia are shown below.
Europe
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Australia
Setting Up
Selecting the locations for your Lifestyle® 50 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 Cube® speakers and Acoustimass® module to
produce the sound most pleasing to you. For more discussion of speaker placement and
room acoustics, see “Fine-tuning your system” on page 36.
Jewel Cube speakers
Follow these guidelines to select locations that provide the maximum home theater effect
from your Lifestyle® 50 system (Figures 2 and 3).
CAUTION:
cause the speakers to move, particularly on very smooth surfaces. For stability, peel off the
backing from the two identical rubber feet and center them in the matching shapes on the
bottom of each speaker.
Left and right front speakers
The sound from the left and right front speakers should seem to appear at the edge of the
picture, so that the acoustic image is close to the size of the visual image (Figure 2). The front
speaker cables allow up to 20 feet (6.1 m) from the Acoustimass module.
1. Place the left and right front speakers so 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 the 3-foot (1 m) maximum distance so that the sound does not become
too separated from the picture. You may wish to vary this distance based on room conditions and personal preference.
3. Direct one cube of each speaker forward. Direct the other cube toward the wall or in a
different direction to create reflected sound. See the illustration of suggested reflected
sound patterns in Figure 3.
Note:
the TV without affecting picture quality.
Choose a stable and level surface for your Jewel Cube speakers. Vibration can
The Jewel Cube speakers are magnetically shielded so you can place them close to
Figure 2
Recommended front speaker
locations
Left front
Center
Right front
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Speaker placement
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Center
Right
front
Acoustimass
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Center speaker
The sound from the center speaker should appear to come directly from the center of the
picture (Figure 2). The center speaker cable allows up to 20 feet (6.1 m) from the Acoustimass
module.
Note:
Do not place the speaker on its side, as this diminishes performance by blocking the
Jewel Cube ports.
1. Place the center speaker directly above or below the center of the TV screen, or at the
closest convenient location.
2. Align the speaker with the front of the TV screen (not pushed to the back of the TV).
3. Direct each cube speaker slightly away from center, to create a wider area of direct sound
(Figure 3).
Note:
If you put the speakers in a bookcase unit, be sure to place 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.
Surround speakers
The surround (rear) speakers create an area of sound around the listener. Place them in the
back half of your room. The surround cables allow up to 50 feet (15.2 m) from the
Acoustimass module.
1. Place the speakers at ear height or higher, if possible.
2. Adjust the rear surround speakers to direct the sound to the front and back of the listener
(Figure 3).
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Figure 4
Acoustimass module positions
Acoustimass® module
Follow these guidelines to select a location for the Acoustimass module.
Note:
18 inches (45 cm) from the TV.
1. Place the Acoustimass module along the same the wall or close to the same end of the
2. Select a convenient location – under a table, behind a sofa. Do not allow furniture or
3. Place the Acoustimass module within reach of the audio input cable, speaker cables, and
4. Select a position for the Acoustimass module (Figure 4). For proper ventilation, place it on
To avoid interference with the TV picture, place the Acoustimass module at least
room as the Jewel Cube® speakers (see the example along the front wall in Figure 3).
drapes to block the ventilation openings of the module.
an AC power (mains) outlet.
the long edge, with the connectors facing the floor. An alternate position is on its largest
side, with the bass and treble controls facing up. Do not place the module on either end,
as shown by the last two views in Figure 4.
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5. Once you have selected a position for the module, place the four self-adhesive rubber feet
near the corners of the bottom surface. The rubber feet provide increased stability and
protection from scratches.
6. Aim the port (the round opening) into the room or along the wall to avoid blocking the port
or creating too much bass.
7. For best bass performance, do not place the port at equal distances from any two walls or
from a wall and the ceiling.
CAUTION:
Do not cover the ventilation openings of the Acoustimass module. The slots on
the end provide ventilation for the built-in electronic circuitry, and should not be blocked.
CAUTION:
The magnetic field from the Acoustimass module is not an immediate risk to
your video tapes, audio tapes, and other magnetic media. However, you should not store
tapes directly on or near the Acoustimass module.
Multi-room interface
Select a location for the multi-room interface. It may be placed out of sight if you like.
1. Place the multi-room interface within 30 feet (9.1 m) of the Acoustimass module (the
length of the audio input cable).
2. Place the multi-room interface close enough to the sound sources (TV, VCR, DVD, 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® Customer Service.
CD changer
Figure 6
The CD changer
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Select a convenient location for the CD changer.
1. Place the CD changer on a level surface. Allow enough room to lift the door.
2. Place the CD changer close enough to the multi-room interface to allow for cable length
of 6 feet (2 m).
Connecting your system
Once you have selected locations for your speakers, CD changer, and interface, connect the
system.
CAUTION:
begin hooking up the system.
Connecting the Jewel Cube® speakers to the Acoustimass
module
1. Match each cable to the corresponding speaker location.
• Front speaker cables have blue RCA connectors at one end, with L, R, or C molded
into both the RCA connectors and the Jewel Cube connectors at the other end.
• Surround speaker cables have orange RCA connectors at one end, with L or R molded
into both the RCA connectors and the Jewel Cube connectors at the other end.
2. Insert the Jewel Cube connector of each cable fully into the jack on the rear of one of the
five speakers (Figure 7). Match the ridge of the connector to the notch at the top of the
jack.
3. Connect each cable to the corresponding jack on the Acoustimass module (Figure 8).
• Plug the blue connectors into the matching left front, center, and right front jacks.
• Plug the orange connectors into the matching left surround and right surround jacks.
To lengthen the cable, connect speaker wire with male phono (RCA) plugs on each end to
your supplied speaker cable. Use a female-to-female adapter (“barrel” connector). Or, splice
in 18-gauge (.75 mm2) or thicker cord (connecting + to + and – to –). To purchase extension
wire, see your dealer or electronics store, or call Bose® Customer Service.
Setting Up
Make sure all components are unplugged from the power outlet before you
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Figure 7
Connecting speaker cables to
Jewel Cube speakers
Ridge
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Connecting the Acoustimass® module to the multi-room interface
Connect the module to the interface with the audio input cable (Figure 8).
1. Insert the right-angle multi-pin connector on the audio input cable into the AUDIO INPUT
jack on the module. Align the connector at the angle shown in Figure 8.
2. Plug the small black multi-pin connector (flat side facing up) into the jack marked ROOM A
(PRIMARY) on the back of the interface.
Note:
The female RCA connector on the audio input cable is for connecting the digital
output of a DVD player or other digital source to the system. See “Setting up a digital sound
source” on page 12.
Note:
Be sure that each connector is inserted completely into each jack.
For information on connecting multi-room systems, see “Connecting additional rooms” on
page 40.
Connecting the CD changer to the multi-room interface
Connect the CD changer to the interface with the CD changer cable (Figure 8).
1. Plug a blue multi-pin connector (flat side facing up) into the jack marked BOSE CD on the
back of the interface.
2.
Plug the other blue multi-pin connector (flat side facing left) into the jack marked BOSE
CD on the back of the CD changer.
Note:
Be sure that each connector is inserted completely into each jack.
Figure 8
Speakers, CD changer, and
multi-room interface connections
AUDIO INPUT
Right-angle
connector
Surround speakers Front speakers
Right Right Center
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CD changer
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RECORD
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power pack
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12V AC
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Interface
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Setting Up
Connecting the Acoustimass® module power (mains) cord
CAUTION:
Acoustimass module is set correctly.
1. On a dual voltage system, the voltage selector switch is preset at the factory to be correct
for your area. Check to be sure it is set for the proper voltage (Figure 9). Use 115V for
North America; 230V for Europe and Australia. In Europe, use the adapter plug provided. If
you are in doubt, contact your local electric utility for the appropriate voltage setting.
Note:
are complete.
2. Plug the small end of the power (mains) cord into the Acoustimass module AC power jack.
If you have a dual-voltage system, make sure the voltage selector switch on the
Do
not
plug the AC power cord into a power outlet until all component connections
Figure 9
Dual voltage Acoustimass
module: voltage selector switch
settings
Figure 10
The AC power pack
(model PS71 shown)
230 V
115 V
Connecting the multi-room interface power pack
The multi-room interface comes with either a 100V, 120V, 230V, or 240V power pack. See
Figures 1 and 10. Dual voltage models include both the PS71 and PS72 power packs.
CAUTION:
may damage your power pack or your system.
• Model PS71, 120V in North America • Model PS72, 230V in Europe
• Model PS73, 100V in Japan • Model PS74, 230V in UK or Singapore
• Model PS77, 240V in Australia
Note:
connections.
1. Firmly insert the small connector on the end of the power pack cable into the AC power
jack on the back of the multi-room interface.
2. Make sure that the power pack reaches an AC (mains) outlet.
Be sure to use the correct Bose® power pack for your area. Using the wrong one
Do
not
plug the power pack into a power outlet until you complete all component
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Connecting your home theater components to the Lifestyle® 50 system
There are many possible variations of equipment in a home theater system. In addition to the
Lifestyle® 50 system, a home theater typically includes a stereo or mono TV and stereo VCR.
In a digital home theater system, the primary source may be a DVD player. Your home theater
might also include other types of equipment such as cable TV, laserdisc players, CDI players,
additional VCRs, and a satellite decoder.
Note:
In order for the Lifestyle® 50 system to provide home theater effects, the program material
must be in stereo or surround-encoded, and the device playing the material must be stereo.
Look for the word “surround” on the tape, CD, or preceding the TV broadcast. To hear stereo
or surround sound from encoded video tapes, you must have a stereo (HiFi) VCR. While not
all VCRs deliver stereo, all CD, DVD, and CDI players and nearly all laserdisc players do.
Note:
player, or other video sound source has fixed and variable outputs, use the fixed outputs.
Setting up a digital sound source
Connect a DTV or DVD player’s digital output directly to the female RCA jack on the audio
input cable. Connect the DVD player’s analog output to the AUX inputs of the multi-room
interface. If your 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, your system
selects the analog signal sent to the AUX inputs. The analog signal is processed by the
Videostage® decoder to give you excellent home theater sound. If your digital audio source
has an optical connector, you will need an adapter with an RCA (coaxial) connector. Consult
your dealer or contact Bose®.
Note:
using a 3 to 6 foot (1 to 2 m) standard audio cable or video cable. For longer lengths, use a
75 ohm cable.
A mono TV only serves as a display for the video, not as a source for the audio.
Line level outputs from most VCRs or laserdisc players are fixed. If your VCR, laserdisc
Ensure the connection between the digital source and the Lifestyle® system is made
Figure 11
Video sound source connections to the multi-room interface
DTV or DVD analog outputs to AUX inputs Non-digital video sound source outputs to VIDEO inputs
Setting up a video sound source
The Lifestyle® 50 system has two sets of video sound inputs, VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2, for your
non-digital video sound sources, such as your TV or VCR (Figure 11).
Note:
(R) and left (L) audio outputs from a component to the multi-room interface inputs. Cables
may also be supplied with your components. If needed, audio cables are available at many
electronics stores, or call Bose. Most audio cables are color coded. Match red connectors to
right (R) jacks and black or white connectors to left (L) jacks.
Your Lifestyle® 50 system includes one 6-foot (1.8 m) stereo cable to connect the right
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Setting Up
How to set up your home theater
There are two basic methods for setting up your home theater. It is best to connect components directly to the Lifestyle® 50 multi-room interface, and select the sound source using the
Personal™ music center. A second option is to use a stereo TV as the switching center to
select the sound source. In each example, the analog outputs from the DVD player or other
digital device are connected to the AUX inputs. You may need extra long audio cables or
extensions for some of these connections.
Preferred method: Connect video sound sources directly to the Lifestyle® 50
system (Figure 12)
You may connect up to three video sound sources directly to your Lifestyle® 50 system. For
example, connect the analog outputs of your DVD player to AUX, the VCR fixed outputs to
VIDEO 1, and the TV to VIDEO 2 on the back of the multi-room interface. Connect the coaxial
digital audio output from your DVD player to the female RCA coaxial connector on the audio
input cable (connecting the multi-room interface with the module) using a male-to-male RCA
audio cable.
If a valid digital signal is received by the Lifestyle® 50 system through the audio input cable,
the system plays that audio source. If no valid digital signal is received, the system selects
the analog audio signal sent to AUX.
When connecting your TV:
• Connect the TV fixed audio outputs to the VIDEO 2 inputs on the multi-room interface.
• Turn the TV speakers off or the volume all the way down. (If there is an internal/external
speakers switch, select external speakers. Do not connect any speakers to the TV.)
• Turn off any special TV settings such as expanded stereo, mega-bass, phantom or
SAP. They prevent proper surround sound processing through your Lifestyle® system.
• Set the TV balance control to the center of the dial or range.
• Set tone controls to flat or the middle position (neutral).
• Set TV to the stereo position.
Figure 12
Preferred home theater connections to the Lifestyle
®
50 system
Cable TV
DVD player
VCR
L
R
V
Multi-room
interface
L
R
V
Digital audio output
AUDIO INPUT AUDIO INPUT
AUX VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TAPE IN OUT
ANTENNA
LLLLL
FM AM
RRRRR
BOSE CD
RECORD
ROOM A
(PRIMARY)
ROOM B
POWER
!
SEE USER’S
GUIDE
12V AC
1.6A
SERIAL
DATA
ROOM DROOM C
To the module
V
L
R
TV
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Setting Up
Alternate method: Connect video sound sources to your TV (Figure 13)
If your stereo TV has fixed audio outputs (audio outputs that do not change when you adjust
the TV volume) and it allows you to select the source of the signal (VCR, laserdisc, cable,
etc.), then you can:
• Connect your DVD player L and R outputs to the AUX inputs of the multi-room interface.
• Connect the DVD video output to one of the video inputs on the TV.
• Connect the coaxial digital audio output from your DVD player to the female RCA
connection on the audio input cable (connecting the multi-room interface with the
module) using a male-to-male RCA cable.
• Connect the TV fixed audio outputs to the VIDEO 1 inputs of the multi-room interface.
• Turn the TV speakers off or the volume all the way down. (If there is an internal/external
speakers switch, select external speakers. Do not connect any speakers to the TV.)
• Turn off any special TV settings such as expanded stereo, mega-bass, phantom or
SAP. They prevent proper surround processing through your Lifestyle® system.
• Set the TV balance control to the center of the dial or range.
• Set tone controls to flat or the middle position (neutral).
• Set TV to the stereo position.
Note:
If necessary, as a second choice, you can use the variable audio outputs from your
stereo TV. Turn off or disconnect the TV’s speakers and leave the volume 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.
Figure 13
Alternate home theater connections to the Lifestyle® 50 system
Cable TV
DVD player
VCR
Digital audio output
R
L
V
Multi-room interface
AUDIO INPUT AUDIO INPUT
AUX VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TAPE IN OUT
ANTENNA
LLLLL
FM AM
RRRRR
BOSE CD
RECORD
ROOM A
(PRIMARY)
ROOM B
POWER
!
SEE USER’S
GUIDE
12V AC
1.6A
SERIAL
DATA
ROOM DROOM C
TV
L
R
V
L
R
To the Acoustimass
module
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About the video source
Your TV is the display for the video (picture) signal. Thus, the video signal must be connected
directly to the TV. Do not connect it to the Lifestyle® 50 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 multi-room interface. The VIDEO INPUT jacks are for audio from a video source.
Connecting other external components
Use standard RCA audio cables to connect other components to your Lifestyle® system’s
multi-room interface, matching the red connector to R (right) and white (or black) connector
to L (left).
You can use a Y-adapter (available at electronics stores) to connect a mono source.
Tape deck
To use an external tape recorder (analog audio cassette, analog open reel, digital audio tape,
or Digital Compact Cassette), connect the inputs (REC) of the tape deck to the interface
RECORD OUT jacks. Connect the outputs (PLAY) from the tape deck to the interface TAPE IN
jacks. See Figure 14.
Setting Up
Figure 14
Connecting external components
Laserdisc player or additional CD changer
To use one of these components, connect its audio outputs to the multi-room interface
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, or AUX (if not used for a digital source) input jacks, matching the red plug
to R (right) and black or white plug to L (left). See Figure 14.
Turntable
To connect a turntable, you need a phono preamplifier (with RIAA equalization). You can order
the appropriate model (PN 252603) from Bose® Customer Service (See the inside back cover
for locations and phone numbers.). Connect the audio outputs of the phono preamplifier to
the interface VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, or AUX (if not used for a digital source) input jacks, matching
the red plug to R (right) and black or white plug to L (left).
Note:
The Lifestyle® 50 system cannot turn on or off a connected component.
DVD player, other
digital source, or
other device
ANTENNA
FM AM
BOSE CD
AUDIO INPUT AUDIO OUTPUT
AUX VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TAPE IN OUT
LLLLL
RRRRR
VCR, TV,
or laserdisc
RECORD
ROOM A
(PRIMARY)
VCR, TV,
or laserdisc
ROOM B
ROOM DROOM C
POWER
SEE USER’S
GUIDE
12V AC
SERIAL
DATA
Outputs Inputs
!
1.6A
Tape deck
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