Bose LIFESTYLE 30 SERIES I User Manual
The Bose® Lifestyle® 30 System
Owner’ s Guide
Safety Information
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this 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-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
These CAUTION marks are located on the 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 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:
For units with a polarized
power plug, to prevent
electric shock, match wide
blade of plug to wide slot,
insert fully.
Class 1 laser product
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
CAUTION:
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.
Note:
This system is not intended for use in moving vehicles.
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.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
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 information on the Important Safety Instructions 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.
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Contents
Where to find…
Setting Up
Before you begin ........................................................................................................ 4
Unpack the carton ......................................................................................................5
Select the locations for your Lifestyle® 30 system......................................................6
Connect the speakers and music center....................................................................8
Connecting your home theater components to the Lifestyle
Other connections ....................................................................................................12
Connect the antennas .............................................................................................. 13
Set up the remote control.........................................................................................14
Set radio channel spacing on dual voltage systems ................................................ 14
Operating Your Lifestyle® 30 System
Turn on your Lifestyle® 30 system ............................................................................ 15
The music center display..........................................................................................15
The system controls .................................................................................................16
Other music center controls .....................................................................................17
The Lifestyle® 30 remote control ...............................................................................17
Listening to compact discs ...................................................................................... 18
Listening to the radio ................................................................................................ 20
Using the system with external components ........................................................... 21
Fine-tuning your system ...........................................................................................22
Using two listening zones .........................................................................................23
Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 30 System
Changing the house code settings ...........................................................................25
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................26
Warranty period ........................................................................................................27
Customer service .....................................................................................................27
Taking care of your Lifestyle® 30 system .................................................................. 28
Product Information
Technical information ...............................................................................................29
Accessories ..............................................................................................................29
Index ............................................................................................................................... 30
Bose® Corporation ................................................................................. inside back cover
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system ..................... 10
For your records
Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the music center and the bottom panel of the
Acoustimass® module.
Lifestyle® music center serial number: _____________________________________________
Acoustimass module serial number: ______________________________________________
Dealer name: __________________________________________________________________
Dealer phone: _______________________ Purchase date: ___________________________
We suggest you keep your sales receipt and warranty card together with this owner’s guide.
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Setting Up
Before you begin
Thank you for purchasing the Bose® Lifestyle® 30 system. This remarkably compact system
is a result of advanced technology developed by years of research. Technological innovations that make the Lifestyle® 30 system possible include the smallest CD changer now
available for home use and Jewel Cube® speakers, one-half the size of the previous Acousti-
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mass
cube speakers.
To create speakers this small, the magnet inside is formed using the rare earth element
neodymium and has ten times more energy (per unit volume) than conventional magnets.
For high performance from such a small package, a port 3.8 inches (9.7 cm) long was
designed in the shape of a nautilus shell and enclosed inside the tiny cube.
These, and numerous other innovations, bring you the Lifestyle® 30 system, offering superb
sound, elegance, technology, and simplicity for music and home theater.
Your system includes:
•A Lifestyle® music center with built-in AM/FM radio and six-disc CD changer
• Powered Acoustimass speakers consisting of five Jewel Cube speakers
and a hide-away Acoustimass module
• An easy-to-use remote control
• Inputs for two video sound sources, an auxiliary source, and a tape deck
• Capability for operating two listening zones
Bose Videostage® decoder technology enables the Lifestyle® 30 system to reproduce the
realism of movie sound especially for a home environment. When a movie soundtrack or CD
is produced in a surround sound format, specially encoded sound is sent to any or all of the
available speakers. Dialogue is usually sent to the front speakers. Sounds from the left or
right side of the picture are sent to the left or right front speakers. Ambient sounds or
special 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 Surround, Dolby Surround,
and the double-D symbol * on tapes and discs, or the word “surround”
preceding a TV broadcast.
When sound is recorded in stereo, but not surround-encoded, Videostage decoder technology directs it to the most appropriate speakers based on the signals received. When
viewing older movies or listening to other monaural programs on your Lifestyle® 30 system,
Videostage directs sound so it appears to come from the center of the TV screen.
You can listen to any program material in SURROUND (5-speaker) mode, although you will
not hear sound from all five speakers all of the time. All monaural and most stereo materials
are not directed to the surround speakers. Even with surround-encoded material there are
times when no sounds are directed to the surround speakers. You can select the speaker
mode that sounds best to you for each particular program.
Please take the time to follow this owner’s guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate
your Lifestyle® system, and enjoy all of its advanced features. Save your owner’s guide for
future reference.
* Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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CAUTION:
Remove and dispose of the
three red manufacturer’s
shipping screws from the
bottom of the Lifestyle® music
center before setting up your
system.
The shipping screws are for
use by the manufacturer only.
They are not re-installable.
Figure 1
What comes with your
Lifestyle® 30 system:
• Lifestyle
• Music center power pack*
•5 Jewel Cube speakers
•5 speaker cables
(2 surround and 3 front)
• Acoustimass module
• 14 self-adhesive rubber feet
(4 for the module and 5 pairs for
the Jewel Cube speakers)
• AC power (mains) cord*
• Audio input cable
• Stereo cable
• Remote control
•3 AA batteries
• FM antenna
• AM antenna
• CD magazine
• Lifestyle
* Power cord and pack shown in Figure 1
are USA/Canada/Japan versions.
Dual voltage systems include 1 power
cord, 1 adapter
packs.
The power cords and packs for Europe,
UK/Singapore, and Australia are shown
below.
Europe
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music center
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CD and Test CD
, and 2 power
Setting Up
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® system. If any
part of the product appears damaged, do not attempt to use the system. Notify Bose
customer service or your authorized Bose dealer immediately.
Use care when you remove the protective plastic film from the music center to avoid
scratching the finish.
Check to be sure your Lifestyle
Note:
Find the serial numbers on the bottom panel of the Acoustimass® module and the
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30 system contains the parts identified in Figure 1.
bottom of the music center. Write them on your warranty card and in the spaces provided
on page 3.
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Lifestyle® music center
Remote
control
Test CD
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AM antenna
Lifestyle® CD
Jewel Cube
speakers
AC power cord
Front speaker cables
Rubber feet (4)
Acoustimass module
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Surround speaker cables
(orange connectors)
(blue connectors)
Rubber feet
(5 pairs)
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Audio input cable
Music center power pack
AA
batteries
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FM antenna
Stereo cable
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CD magazine
UK/Singapore
Australia
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Setting Up
CAUTION:
Choose a stable and level
surface for your Jewel Cube
speakers. Vibration can cause
the speakers to move, particularly on very smooth surfaces.
For stability, peel off the
backing from the rubber feet
and center them in the
matching shapes on the
bottom of each speaker.
Select the locations for your Lifestyle® 30 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 sound most pleasing to you. For the best surround effect,
adjust the speakers so you cannot identify the exact sound source. It is preferable not to
aim the cubes directly at the listener. For more discussion of speaker placement and room
acoustics, see “Fine-tuning your system” on page 22.
Jewel Cube speaker locations
Follow these guidelines to select locations that provide the maximum home theater effect
from your Lifestyle® 30 system (Figures 2 and 3). Place each of the Jewel Cube speakers
6-12 inches (15-30 cm) from the surface behind them.
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).
1. Place them on line with the horizontal center of the TV screen.
2. Place each speaker up to 3 feet (1 m) from the edge of the TV screen.
We recommend a maximum distance of 3 feet (1 m) 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.
placed up to 20 feet (6.1 m) from the Acoustimass module.
3. Direct one cube of each speaker toward the center of the room (Figure 2). Direct the
other cube toward a side wall to create reflected sound. (See the illustration of suggested reflected sound patterns in Figure 3.)
Note:
The Jewel Cube speakers are magnetically shielded so you can place them close to
the TV without affecting picture quality.
The front cables allow the cube speakers to be
Figure 2
Recommended front speaker
locations
Center speaker
The sound from the center speaker should appear to come directly from the center of the
picture (Figure 2). The center cable allows the center speaker to be placed 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 speaker on line with the vertical center of the screen, above or below (whichever is closer to the screen), or the closest convenient location.
2. Place the speaker in line with the front of the screen (not pushed to the back of the TV).
3. Direct each of the cubes 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.
Center
Left front
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Right front
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Figure 3
Speaker placement
Setting Up
Surround speakers
The surround (rear) speakers create an area of sound around the listener. Place them in the
back half of your room. Direct the cubes so that you do not pinpoint the exact location of
the sound source (Figure 3). The surround cables allow the speakers to be placed up to 50
feet (15.2 m) from the Acoustimass® module.
Center
Left
front
Acoustimass module
Right
front
1. Place the speakers at
ear height or higher, if
possible.
2. Direct the cubes to
reflect sound off one or
more walls or vertical
surfaces.
3. Do not direct the sound
straight at the listener.
Figure 4
Acoustimass module positions
Preferred
position
Alternate position
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CAUTION:
Do not cover the ventilation
openings of the Acoustimass
module. The slots on the end
provide ventilation for the
built-in electronic circuitry.
Left
surround
Right
surround
Acoustimass module
Follow these guidelines to select a location for the Acoustimass module.
CAUTION:
To avoid interference with the TV picture, place the module at least 18 inches
(45 cm) from the TV.
1. Place the module along the same wall as the TV, or close to the same end of the room
as the front speakers (see the example along the front wall in Figure 3).
2. Select a position for the module (Figure 4). For proper ventilation, place it on 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.
Note:
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.
3. Select a convenient location – under a table, behind a sofa. Do not allow furniture or
drapes to block the ventilation openings of the module.
4. Place it within reach of the audio input cable, speaker cables, and an electric outlet.
5. Aim the port (the round opening) into the room or along the wall to avoid blocking the
port or creating too much bass.
6. For best bass performance, do not place the module so that the port is at equal
distances from any two walls or from a wall and the ceiling.
Music center
Select a location for the music center.
CAUTION:
been removed before proceeding.
1. Place the music center on a level surface. Allow enough room to lift the door and to
access the headphone jack on the right side panel.
2. Place the music center close enough to the sound sources (TV, VCR, 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.
3. Place the music center within 30 feet (9.1 m) of the Acoustimass module (the length of
the audio input cable).
Be sure the three shipping screws on the bottom of the music center have
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Setting Up
CAUTION:
Make sure all components are
unplugged from the power
outlet before you begin
connecting the system.
Figure 5
Speaker cable connection to the
Jewel Cube speaker
Connect the speakers and music center
Once you have selected locations for your speakers and music center, connect 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 5). 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.
a. Plug the blue connectors into the matching left front, center, and right front jacks.
b. 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, electronics store, or call Bose® customer service.
Connecting the Acoustimass module to the music center
Connect the module to the music center with the audio input cable (Figure 6).
1. Plug the small black multi-pin connector (flat side facing up) into the jack marked
SPEAKER ZONE 1 on the back of the music center.
2. Insert the right-angle multi-pin connector on the other end of the audio input cable into
the AUDIO INPUT jack on the module. Align the connector at the angle shown in Figure 6.
Note:
3. Extend the audio input cable as much as possible, since it includes an antenna for the
For information on connecting zone 2, see “Using two listening zones” on pages 23-24.
Be sure that each connector is inserted completely into each jack.
remote control.
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Setting Up
Figure 6
Connecting the speakers and the
music center
Right
surround
speaker
Right front
speaker
Multi-pin connector into
SPEAKER ZONE 1
Center
speaker
Right-angle connector
into AUDIO INPUT
AUDIO
INPUT
OUTPUTS TO
CUBE SPEAKERS
Power jack
FRONTSURROUND
RIGHT
CENTER
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
Left front
speaker
Left
surround
speaker
Audio
input
cable
Figure 7
Dual voltage Acoustimass module:
voltage selector switch settings
230 V
115 V
CAUTION:
Make sure the voltage selector switch is set correctly.
Figure 8
The AC power pack (model PS71
shown)
CAUTION:
Be sure to use the correct
power pack for your area.
Using the wrong one may
damage your music center.
LR
AC power pack
TAPE IN
LR
TAPE OUT
Connecting the Acoustimass® module power cord
1. On a dual voltage Acoustimass module, the voltage selector switch is preset at the
factory. If it is not set for the proper voltage, slide it to the correct setting (Figure 7). Use
115V for North America, and 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.
2. Plug the small end of the AC power (mains) cord into the module power jack.
Note:
Do
not
plug the power cord into a power outlet until you complete all connections.
Connecting the music center power pack
The Lifestyle® music center comes with either a 100V, 120V, 230V, or 240V power pack. See
Figures 1 and 8. Dual voltage models include both the PS71 and PS72 power packs.
Use only the Bose® power pack model specified for your area:
• 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
1. Firmly insert the small connector on the end of the power pack cable into the AC power
jack on the back of the Lifestyle® music center.
2. Make sure that the power pack reaches an AC power (mains) outlet.
Note:
Do
not
plug the power pack into a power outlet until you complete all connections.
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Setting Up
Figure 9
Connecting components through
your TV
Laserdisc
TV
Cable TV
VCR
Connecting your home theater components to the
Lifestyle
There are many variations of equipment in a home theater. A basic home theater system
might include a stereo or mono TV and stereo VCR with the Lifestyle® 30 system. Your home
theater can include many other combinations of equipment, including cable TV box, laserdisc players, DVD players, CDI players, additional VCRs, and satellite decoders.
Note:
In order for the Lifestyle® system to provide home theater effects, the program material must
be recorded 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 are stereo devices, all CD, DVD, and CDI players and nearly all
laserdisc players play in stereo format.
Note:
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,
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system
laserdisc player, or other video sound source has fixed and variable outputs, use the fixed
outputs.
Setting up the primary video sound source
The Lifestyle® music center has two sets of video sound inputs for the primary sources
(Figure 10). If you set up your music center a distance from your TV, you may need extra
long audio cables or extensions.
Note:
right (R) and left (L) audio outputs from a component to the music center inputs. Cables
may also be supplied with your components. If needed, cables are available at many
electronics stores, or call Bose® customer service. Most audio cables are color coded.
Match red connectors to right (R) jacks and black or white connectors to left (L) jacks.
There are three basic methods for setting up your home theater. It is easiest to use a stereo
TV as the switching center to select the sound source. The next easiest option is to use a
stereo VCR as the switching center. The third option is to connect components directly to
the Lifestyle® music center, and select the source from the Lifestyle® remote or control panel.
(1) To direct your video sound sources through your TV
If your stereo TV has fixed audio outputs (the audio signal level does not change), and it
allows you to select the source of the signal (VCR, laserdisc, cable, etc.):
Note:
audio (L and R) and video outputs from the VCR to the TV. If the audio signal passes
through two coaxial cable connections (like the connection from a cable TV box), in some
cases the stereo or surround encoding may be lost.
Note:
stereo TV. Turn off or disconnect the TV’s speakers and leave the volume control up – close
to the maximum setting.
Your Lifestyle® 30 system includes one 6-foot (1.8 m) stereo cable to connect the
• Connect your home theater components (VCR, cable box, laserdisc player, etc.) to
the appropriate TV inputs. See Figure 9.
• Connect the TV fixed audio outputs to the VIDEO 1 or 2 inputs of the music center.
•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, SAP.
These settings prevent the proper processing of the surround sound 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 the TV to the stereo position.
If you connect the audio outputs from your TV to the music center, be sure to use the
If necessary, as a second choice, you can use variable audio outputs from your
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