Bose LS5 SERIES2 Lifestyle® 5 Music System

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Owner’s Guide
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  • Page 2 - English - : English 2 December 20 2001 AM19141302Vpdf 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 USERSERVICEABLE 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 owners 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 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 InterferenceCausing 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 owners guide Please read this owners guide Please take the time to follow this owners guide carefully It will help you set up and operate your system properly and enjoy all of its advanced features Save your owners guide for future reference CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
  • Page 3 - English - : AM18985803Vpdf December 20 2001 a 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 owners 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 any where 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 manufacturers 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 builtin 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 pro duce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug A polar ized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A groundingtype plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wider blade or third prong are provided 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 conve nience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachmentsaccessories speci fied 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 cartapparatus combination to avoid injury from tipover 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 person nel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not 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 To prevent risk of fire 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 shortout 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 accor dance with the instructions may cause harmful interfer ence to radio communications However this is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interfer ence 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 radioTV techni cian for help Note Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radio remote control could void the users authority to operate this equipment This product complies with the Canadian ICES003 Class B specifications
  • Page 4 - English - : English b December 20 2001 AM18985803Vpdf Important Safety Instructions Antenna grounding Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical Code ANSINFPA 70 Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Article 82040 of the NEC of USA that provides guidelines for proper grounding In particu lar 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 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 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 builtup 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 leadin wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antennadischarge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the ground electrode Refer to the antenna grounding illustration on this page Antenna lead in wire Antenna discharge unit NEC Section 81020 Grounding conductors NEC Section 81021 Power service grounding electrode system NEC ART 250 Part H Ground clamps Ground clamp Electric service equipment
  • Page 5 - English - : AM19141302Vpdf December 20 2001 3 Contents Where to find Setting Up Before you begin 4 Unpacking the carton 5 Select the locations for your Lifestyle 5 music system 6 Connect the speakers and Lifestyle music center 8 Connecting other components to the Lifestyle 5 music system 11 Connect the antennas 12 Attach the wire cover 12 Set up the remote control 13 Set radio channel spacing for dual voltage and 120V systems 13 Turn on the music center 13 Operating Your Lifestyle 5 music system The music center display 14 The system controls 14 The music center controls 15 The Lifestyle remote control 15 Listening to the radio 16 Listening to a CD 17 Using the system with an external component 17 Maintaining Your Lifestyle 5 music system Finetuning your system 18 Changing the house code settings 19 Adding speakers 20 Troubleshooting 21 Warranty period 22 Customer service 22 Cleaning the Lifestyle 5 music system 22 Product Information Technical information 23 Accessories 23 Index 24 Bose Corporation inside back cover For your records Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the music center and the bottom panel of the Acoustimass module Music center 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 owners guide
  • Page 6 - English - : 4 December 20 2001 AM19141302Vpdf Before you begin Thank you for purchasing the Bose Lifestyle 5 music system This complete audio system offers superb sound elegance technology and simplicity for music and home entertainment Your system includes A Lifestyle music center with builtin AMFM radio and compact disc CD player Inputs for a video sound source an auxiliary source and a tape deck Powered Acoustimass speakers with a hideaway Acoustimass module An easytouse remote control Setting Up
  • Page 7 - English - : AM19141302Vpdf December 20 2001 5 T r e b le B a s s A U X T A P E A M F M A U T O O F F M U T E O F F S E E K V ID E O V ID E O C D S K IP T R A C K P R E S E T R E V F W D V O LU M E 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 5 music 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 5 music system contains the parts identified in Figure 1 Note Find the serial numbers on the bottom panel of the Acoustimass module and the bottom of the music center Then write them on your warranty card and in the spaces provided on page 3 WARNING The Acoustimass module weighs 33 pounds 15 kg Use good lifting practice to avoid injury WARNING To avoid danger of suffocation keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children Figure 1 What comes with your Lifestyle 5 music system Speaker cables AA batteries AC power pack 2 cube speaker arrays AC power cord Rubber feet FM antenna AM loop antenna Audio input cable Wire cover Lifestyle music center Acoustimass module Antenna base Remote control Lifestyle music center AC power mains pack Wire cover FM antenna AM loop antenna AM antenna base Remote control 3 AA batteries Acoustimass module 2 cube speaker arrays AC power mains cord Audio input cable 2 speaker cables 4 selfadhesive rubber feet for the Acoustimass module Lifestyle system CD Lifestyle system CD Power cord and pack shown above are USACanada versions Dual voltage systems include 1 power cord 1 adapter and 2 power packs The power cords and packs for Europe UKSingapore and Australia are shown below UKSingapore Europe Australia
  • Page 8 - English - : 6 December 20 2001 AM19141302Vpdf Setting Up Select the locations for your Lifestyle 5 music system When you place your speakers according to the guidelines below a combination of reflected and direct sound provides a good stereo image virtually everywhere in the room You may experiment with the placement and orientation of the cubes and the Acoustimass module to produce the sound most pleasing to you To adjust your system for the characteristics of your listening room see Finetuning your system on page 23 Speaker locations Follow these guidelines to select locations for your Lifestyle 5 music system The speaker cables allow up to 20 feet 61 m distance from the Acoustimass module CAUTION Choose a stable and level surface for your speakers Vibration can cause the speakers to move particularly on smooth surfaces like marble glass or highly polished wood For additional stability you can add rubber feet to your speakers You may obtain rubber feet part no 178321 free of charge from Bose Contact Bose Customer Service see listings on the inside back cover 1 For the most lifelike sound place the cube arrays 612 feet 1836 m apart They can be as close as 3 feet 1 m or as far apart as 15 feet 46 m 2 Direct one cube of each array forward Direct the other cube toward the wall or in a different direction to create reflected sound See the illustration of reflected sound pat terns in Figure 2 Note The cube speakers are magnetically shielded so you can place them close to a TV without affecting picture quality 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 Figure 2 Recommended speaker locations Acoustimass module Left speaker Right speaker
  • Page 9 - English - : AM19141302Vpdf December 20 2001 7 RIGHT RIGHT OUTPUTS OUTPUTS TO TO CUBE CUBE SPEAKERS SPEAKERS LEFT LEFT AUDIO AUDIO INPUT INPUT OFF OFF POWER POWER ON ON Setting Up T r e b l e B a s s Preferred position Alternate position Acoustimass module Follow these guidelines to select a location for the Acoustimass module Note To avoid interference with the TV picture place the Acoustimass module at least 18 inches 45 cm from a TV 1 Place the module along the same the wall as the speakers if possible Figure 2 2 Select a convenient location under a table behind a sofa Do not allow furniture or drapes to block the ventilation openings of the module 3 Place the module within reach of the audio input cable speaker cables and an AC power mains outlet 4 Select a position for the Acoustimass module Figure 3 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 3 Figure 3 Acoustimass module positions 5 Once you have selected a position for the module place the four selfadhesive 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 builtin electronic circuitry and should not be blocked Music center Select a location for the music center 1 Allow enough room to open the CD player cover 2 Place the music center close enough to any additional sound sources TV VCR etc to allow for cable length If you need additional audio andor video cables to connect all of your components see your dealer or call Bose 3 Place the music center within 30 feet 91 m of the Acoustimass module the length of the audio input cable Note Since some TVs can interfere with the proper operation of a CD player or tuner you may want to avoid placing the music center directly on top of your TV
  • Page 10 - English - : 8 December 20 2001 AM19141302Vpdf Setting Up Connect 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 cube speaker arrays to the Acoustimass module Each speaker cable contains two wires The wire marked with a red collar is positive and the plain one is negative These wires match the positive red and negative black termi nals on the back of each speaker To lengthen the cable use standard RCA extension cables or splice in 18gauge or thicker cord connecting to and to To purchase cables see your dealer electronics store or call Bose customer service 1 Match the correct cable to the corresponding speaker location Speaker cables have blue connectors at one end with L and R molded into the connectors The red collars on the wire are labeled LEFT and RIGHT 2 Connect the wire end of one speaker cable to the terminals on the rear of the matching cube speaker array a Push each terminal tab down then insert the end of the appropriate wire into the exposed hole Release the tab to secure the wire Connect each wire to its correspond ing terminal positive to positive to and negative to negative to b Repeat this step for each of the cube speaker arrays See Figure 4 Figure 4 Speaker cable connections to the cube speaker array CAUTION Make sure no strands of wire from any terminal touch any other terminal Bridged wires create short circuits that affect proper operation of your system 3 Connect each cable to the corresponding left or right blue jack on the Acoustimass module
  • Page 11 - English - : AM19141302Vpdf December 20 2001 9 POWER 12VAC IN 10A SYSTEM CONTROL AM LOOP ANTENNA AUX VIDEO SOUND R INPUT PLAYREC L FIXED TAPE B Z T G642 950 D S BOSE Corporation U L LISTED 917D AUDIO EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED geprüdfte Sicherheit TÜV Rheinland BOSE CORPORATION FRAMINGHAM MA 017019168 MADE IN USA LIFESTYLE MODEL 5 MUSIC CENTER OUTPUT BA R L SPEAKERS RIGHT OUTPUTS TO CUBE SPEAKERS LEFT AUDIO INPUT OFF POWER ON Connecting the Acoustimass module to the Lifestyle music center Connect the Acoustimass module to the music center with the audio input cable Figure 5 1 Insert the three connectors at one end of the audio input cable into the jacks on the rear panel of the music center Black connector into the SYSTEM CONTROL 1 jack Red connector into the R right SPEAKERS A OUTPUT jack White connector into the L left SPEAKERS A OUTPUT jack Note Be sure the connectors are fully inserted into each of the jacks If the black connector is not inserted fully into the SYSTEM CONTROL jack you will hear no sound 2 Insert the single rightangle multipin connector on the other end of the audio input cable into the AUDIO INPUT jack on the Acoustimass module Align the connector at the angle shown in Figure 5 3 Extend the audio input cable as much as possible since it includes an antenna for the remote control Figure 5 Music center and speaker connections AC power jack Black connector into SYSTEM CONTROL 1 Rightangle connector into AUDIO INPUT Audio input cable AC power jack Left speaker Right speaker Red and white connectors into matching SPEAKERS A OUTPUTs Setting Up Power switch
  • Page 12 - English - : 10 December 20 2001 AM19141302Vpdf Connecting the Acoustimass module power mains cord 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 6 Use 115V for North America 230V for Europe and Australia Use the adapter plug provided when appropriate If you are in doubt contact your local electric utility for the appropriate voltage setting Figure 6 Dual voltage Acoustimass module voltage selector switch settings CAUTION Make sure the voltage selector switch is set correctly 2 Plug the small end of the power mains cord into the Acoustimass module AC power jack Note Do not plug the AC power pack into a power outlet until all component connections are complete Connecting the music center AC mains power pack The Lifestyle music center comes with a 120V AC mains power pack for use in the USA and Canada or an appropriate 230V or 240V power pack for international use See Figures 1 and 7 Dual voltage models include both 120V and 230V power packs CAUTION Be sure to use the correct power pack for your area Using the wrong one may damage your power pack or your music center Model PS71 120V in North America Model PS72 230V in Europe Model PS74 230V in UK or Singapore Model PS77 240V in Australia Figure 7 The AC power pack model PS71 shown 1 Firmly insert the small connector on the end of the AC mains 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 mains outlet Note Do not plug the AC power pack into a power outlet until all component connections are complete 230 V 115 V Setting Up
  • Page 13 - English - : AM19141302Vpdf December 20 2001 11 Connecting other components to the Lifestyle 5 music system Use standard audio cables to connect other components to your Lifestyle music system matching the red connector to R right and white or black connector to L left For additional assistance with connecting other components see your components manuals Figure 8 Music center connectors Setting Up POWER 12VAC IN 10A SYSTEM CONTROL AM LOOP ANTENNA AUX VIDEO SOUND B R INPUT PLAYREC OUTPUT A L R L SPEAKERS FIXED TAPE B Z T G642 950 D S BOSE Corporation U L LISTED 917D AUDIO EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED geprüdfte Sicherheit TÜV Rheinland BOSE CORPORATION FRAMINGHAM MA 017019168 MADE IN USA LIFESTYLE MODEL 5 MUSIC CENTER Tape input jacks Auxiliary input jacks Video sound input jacks Video components To play video sound through your Lifestyle music system connect the R and L audio outputs fixed outputs preferred of your stereo TV stereo VCR DVD or laserdisc player to the music center VIDEO SOUND input jacks You can use a Yadapter available at electronics stores to connect a mono source However the left and right speakers then play the same monaural sound Your TV is the display for the video picture signal The video signal should not be connected to the Lifestyle music system Note To ensure proper stereo sound connect the L and R audio outputs from your stereo VCR directly to your music center L and R VIDEO SOUND inputs If you prefer to connect the audio outputs from your TV to the music center be sure to use the L and R audio outputs and the video output from the VCR to the TV in addition to coaxial cableThen for proper playback of stereoencoded video tapes use the TV remote control to select the correct TV inputs for example change from ANTENNA A to VIDEO 1 to receive the sound transmitted through the L and R connections See your TV owners manual for assistance Other connections Tape deck To use an external tape recorder analog audio cassette analog open reel digital audio tape Digital Compact Cassette or MiniDisc connect the inputs from the tape deck to the music center TAPE REC OUTPUT jacks Connect the outputs from the tape deck to the music center TAPE PLAY INPUT jacks matching the red plug to R right and black or white plug to L left CD changer CDI player DVD player or laserdisc player To use one of these components connect its audio outputs to the music center AUX INPUT jacks matching the red plug to R right and black or white plug to L left Turntable To connect a turntable you may need a phono preamplifier with RIAA equalization Consult your dealer for the appropriate model Connect the audio outputs of the phono preamplifier to the music center AUX INPUT jacks matching the red plug to R right and black or white plug to L left Note The Lifestyle music system cannot turn a connected component on or off
  • Page 14 - English - : 12 December 20 2001 AM19141302Vpdf FM antenna connections 1 Plug the antenna connector into the FM ANTENNA jack on the back of the Lifestyle music center 2 Spread out the antenna arms Experiment with both the placement and the angle of this antenna to provide optimum FM reception AM antenna connections Note To install the AM antenna on a wall follow the instructions enclosed with the antenna 1 Loosen the AM ANTENNA screw terminals on the back of the Lifestyle music center 2 Slide the wire connectors around the screw terminals Tighten the screws over the con nectors 3 Stand the loop antenna on the base following the instructions enclosed with the antenna 4 Move the loop part of the antenna at least 20 inches 50 cm from the music center Experiment with the orientation of the loop for optimum AM reception Note Outdoor antennas may be used with the music center antenna connections To install an outdoor antenna consult a qualified installer Follow all safety instructions 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 assistance The connection is made to the FM 75Ω EXTERNAL antenna connector on the back of the system CAUTION Be certain that the installation includes a signal splitter so that only the FM band not the cable TV band is transmitted to the system It is necessary to use a splitter that filters the signal to prevent any reemissions of the TV spectrum through the system Attach the wire cover To hide the wires and jacks from view after all the connections are completed attach the wire cover to the music center The five tabs on the wire cover snap into matching slots on the music center back panel Figure 12 The wire cover Connect the antennas The rear panel of your Lifestyle music center provides connections for AM and FM antennas Figure 9 Unwind each antennas wires Antennas provide better reception when their wires are not bundled Figure 9 The antenna connections Setting Up POWER 12VAC IN 10A SYSTEM CONTROL AM LOOP ANTENNA AUX VIDEO SOUND B R INPUT PLAYREC OUTPUT A L R L SPEAKERS FIXED TAPE B Z T G642 950 D S BOSE Corporation U L LISTED 917D AUDIO EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED geprüdfte Sicherheit TÜV Rheinland BOSE CORPORATION FRAMINGHAM MA 017019168 MADE IN USA LIFESTYLE MODEL 5 MUSIC CENTER AM antenna terminals FM antenna jack Figure 10 The FM dipole antenna Figure 11 The AM loop antenna
  • Page 15 - English - : AM19141302Vpdf December 20 2001 13 Setting Up Miniature switches Battery compartment cover 3 AA batteries Set radio channel spacing for dual voltage and 120V systems Dual voltage music centers which include both 120V and 230V power packs and 120V music centers can be set for two types of AM and FM channel spacing Channel spacing for North America is 10 kHz for AM and 200 kHz for FM Channel spacing for Europe is 9 kHz for AM and 50 kHz for FM Your dual voltage or 120V music center is factory preset for North American spacing Select the channel spacing most appropriate for your area To change AM and FM channel spacing 1 Press OFF to turn off the music system 2 Press and release the ERASE key under the CD cover See Figure 15 on page 15 The display indicates US for North American spacing and EU for European spacing Turn on the music system Plug the Acoustimass module power cord into an AC mains outlet Then plug in the music center power pack Turn the power switch on the module connection panel to the ON I position We recommend you leave this switch on The module uses less than 2 watts of electricity in standby mode less than an average night light Note Your speakers will not operate unless you complete all cable and power connections before turning on the music center Note If your system will be unattended for a few days you may want to unplug your music center to prevent a neighbors Lifestyle remote control or your pets from accidentally turning it on In addition see Changing the house code settings on page 19 You are ready to enjoy your new Lifestyle system Refer to the following pages for informa tion on operating the music center controls and the Lifestyle remote control Set up the remote control Install the batteries 1 Slide open the battery compartment on the back of the remote Figure 13 2 Insert 3 AA or IECR6 15V batteries or the equivalent as shown Match the and symbols on the batteries with the and markings inside the compartment 3 Slide the battery compartment cover back into place Replace the batteries when the remote control stops operating or its range seems reduced Alkaline batteries are recommended Note Do not change the settings of the factorypreset miniature switches See Changing the house code settings on page 19 for information on how to prevent conflicts with other Lifestyle music systems Figure 13 Installing the remote control batteries
  • Page 16 - English - : 14 December 20 2001 AM19141302Vpdf Operating Your Lifestyle 5 music system The music center display This music center display Figure 14 provides information on the music center functions Figure 14 The music center display The system controls Function AUX Selects a CD changer or other component connected to the AUX inputs and turns the system on VIDEO Selects a video sound source connected to the VIDEO inputs and turns the system on TAPE Selects a tape deck or component connected to the TAPE inputs and turns the system on AMFM Selects the radio and turns the system on When the radio is on switches between AM and FM CD Selects the builtin CD player and turns the system on PLAYPAUSE Begins or pauses play of the CD When held down for two seconds stops play of a CD SKIP Selects the previous or next CD track or the previous or next preset radio station SKIP Press and hold to scan a CD When these two keys on the music center are pressed simultaneously plays CD tracks in random order SEEK Searches backward or forward through a CD Seeks the previous or next strong AM or FM station VOLUME Raises or lowers the system volume AUTO OFF Sets a 15minute delay before the system shuts off Each addi tional key press increases the time until shutoff by 15 minutes up to 75 minutes MUTE Silences the speakers Also restores volume to muted speakers OFF Turns the system off AUTO OFF MUTE OFF SEEK SKIP TRACKPRESET TAPE AUX CD AM FM VIDEO PLAYPAUSE No disc indicator Play indicator Pause indicator CD track and AMFM preset number display Source indicators FM STEREO DISC RANDOM AUTOOFFMUTE AUX TAPE VIDEO CD AM TRACK PRESET CD elapsed time and AMFM station frequency display Music CenterRemote Control VOLUME
  • Page 17 - English - : AM19141302Vpdf December 20 2001 15 VOLUME OFF VIDEO TRACKPRESET AUX SKIP ll TAPE PLAYPAUSE CD AMFM SEEKTUNE PRESET STORE ERASE SEEKTUNE The music center controls Use the special keys on the music center to manually tune the radio and set station presets The CD cover latch opens the CD cover for loading and unloading a CD SEEKTUNE lt gt Lowers or raises the frequency setting of the radio stations PRESET STOREERASE Adds or removes radio station presets The Lifestyle remote control For most types of home construction your advanced radiofrequency remote control works from anywhere in your home Its radio wave signals pass through walls and floors to reach the music center To operate simply press the desired key You dont need to aim the remote at the music center Note Some types of buildings create dead spots where the remote will not operate Simply move the remote a foot or two and try again You can also move the music center a few feet to a location with better remote response Operating Your Lifestyle 5 music system Figure 15 The music center controls Figure 16 The remote control CD cover latch AUX VIDEO TAPE AMFM CD ll SKIP TRACKPRESET REV FWD SEEK VOLUME AUTO OFF MUTE
  • Page 18 - English - : 16 December 20 2001 AM19141302Vpdf Operating Your Lifestyle 5 music system Listening to the radio Turning the system on and choosing the radio Press the AMFM key on the remote or the console to turn your music system on to the most recently heard AM or FM station Note If the system is on and the radio is already selected this key switches between the AM and FM bands Tuning Seeking the strongest stations Press and release the SEEK forward or reverse key on the remote to seek and stop at the next strong signal If you hold these keys down the radio continues to seek without stopping at any station Or press SEEKTUNE gt or lt under the CD cover on the music center To stop seeking in one direction briefly press the opposite direction key Switching between AM and FM Press the AMFM key to switch to the other band Manual tuning If you want to tune the radio to a distant or weak station that the radio cannot seek use the SEEKTUNE keys located under the CD cover 1 Hold down the gt or lt key to scan through the stations 2 Release the gt or lt key to stop at a selected station 3 As soon as the scan stops tap the gt or lt key to tune one channel at a time Setting a station preset Your Lifestyle music center can store up to 20 AM and FM stations in any combination 1 Select a radio station you wish to store as a preset 2 Press the STORE key located under the CD cover The station is stored in the lowest available preset location 3 If you decide not to store the displayed station in the displayed preset location a Press and hold the STORE key b Press the SKIP forward or reverse key to select a different preset number for this station c Release the STORE key The frequency of the preset station flashes Note You cannot store a station in an alreadyoccupied preset location without erasing that preset station first see Erasing a preset station below If you attempt to store more than 20 stations the preset display will flash Selecting a preset station Once you set one or more station presets press the SKIP forward or reverse key to select the next or the previous preset station Erasing a preset station 1 Use the SKIP forward or reverse keys to select the preset station you wish to erase 2 Press the ERASE key located under the CD cover The preset number is no longer lit
  • Page 19 - English - : AM19141302Vpdf December 20 2001 17 Listening to a CD Loading a CD into the music center Press the latch on the CD cover and place a CD onto the spindle labelside up Close the CD cover Turning the system on and choosing the CD player Press the CD key on the remote or the console If the music system is already on pressing one of these keys selects the CD player and the CD indicator lights If a CD has been loaded it begins to play If no CD is loaded the No Disc O indicator lights Using the CD player The following operations apply to keys on both the remote control and the music center except where noted To play a stopped or paused CD press PLAYPAUSE To pause a CD press To stop a CD hold the key on the music center for two seconds press the STOP key on the remote or open the CD cover To skip tracks press SKIP forward to go to the next track or SKIP reverse to go to the beginning of the current or previous track To move through a track on the remote control press SEEK forward to move forward or SEEK reverse to move back on the music center press and hold SKIP or SKIP To play tracks in random order using the music center controls only press the SKIP and keys simultaneously To continue playing the tracks in their regular order press these keys again Using the system with an external component Follow the instructions for connecting a component before proceeding To begin make sure the component is turned on and a tape CD CDI DVD laserdisc etc is loaded Note The Lifestyle 5 music system cannot turn a connected component on or off Turning the system on and selecting the component Press the TAPE AUX or VIDEO key on either the remote or the console to turn the system on and select the component connected to that input If the system is already on press one of these keys to select the component The appropriate display indicator lights when the system is on and the component is se lected Using a tape deck CD changer or other connected component Turn on your component directly or by using its remote control Use the VOLUME up or down key to raise or lower the volume Control all other functions at the source referring to its owners manual if necessary To record to a connected tape deck play the source AMFM CD AUX VIDEO you wish to tape Set the tape unit to record Using headphones For headphone listening use the stereo mini headphones jack on the left side of the music center While this jack accepts most headphone models you can get an adapter at Bose dealers and most electronics stores if needed Connecting headphones automatically shuts off speakers connected to SPEAKERS A and FIXED OUTPUTs Operating Your Lifestyle 5 music system
  • Page 20 - English - : 18 December 20 2001 AM19141302Vpdf Maintaining Your Lifestyle 5 music system Finetuning your system In most situations you only need to follow the speaker placement guidelines see Setting Up on pages 67 for your system to provide excellent sound quality You do not need to adjust tone settings for changes in volume since Bose patented signal processing technology provides a natural tonal balance over the full range of volume settings If desired you can further finetune your system as described here Adjusting speaker controls The Lifestyle 5 music system TREBLE and BASS controls are located on the Acoustimass module Figure 17 They allow you to adjust the treble high frequencies and bass low frequencies In the normal setting the dots on each control are in the 12 oclock position You can also locate the normal setting by feeling when the control settles into the notch at this position Turn the controls clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease the amount of treble or bass Compensating for room acoustics The acoustics sound qualities of your room can affect the overall sound quality of any speaker system In general you can reduce many problems with acoustics by the cautious use of the TREBLE and BASS controls Too much or too little treble Rooms with too few soundabsorbing furnishings especially those with bare floors and walls may sound overly shrill or bright Turning down the treble control toward decreases treble sound Rooms with a lot of soundabsorbing furnishings such as upholstered furniture walltowall carpet or heavy drapes may reduce the treble sound of your system Moving speakers further away from soft furnishings increases treble You can increase treble sound by slightly turning up the treble control toward Too much or too little bass You can decrease bass sound by turning down the bass control toward To increase bass turn up the bass control toward Acoustimass module placement affects the amount of bass you hear Placing the module closer to the corner of the room increases bass Moving the module away from the corner decreases bass Figure 17 Bass and treble controls T re ble B a ss
  • Page 21 - English - : AM19141302Vpdf December 20 2001 19 Maintaining Your Lifestyle 5 music 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 remotes commands ever conflict with those of another nearby Lifestyle system you can easily set a new house code for your system and its remote controls by following the procedures below 1 Open the remote control battery cover 2 Locate the miniature switches Figure 22 Change the position of switch 2 3 or 4 by moving it in the opposite direction from its current setting Note Do not change any other switches at this time 3 Replace the battery cover on the remote control 4 Press the OFF key on the console 5 Open the CD cover 6 Press the STORE key The display will begin to flash 7 Within two seconds while the display is flashing press any key on the remote control The display stops flashing and momentarily shows to confirm recognition of the house code The system will remain off 8 If you have additional remote controls open the battery cover of each one and change the switches to match those of the first remote control It is not necessary to repeat steps 47 Figure 22 Miniature switches for setting house codes and speakers ON K l House code switches
  • Page 22 - English - : 20 December 20 2001 AM19141302Vpdf Adding speakers Your Lifestyle 5 music system provides high quality audio for a single listening area However your music center also provides connections SPEAKERS B for adding a pair of powered speakers in a second room In the second room you can listen to the sound source that is playing in the main room You can purchase an additional remote control to keep in the second room Keep the following considerations in mind if you choose to connect secondary speakers Using speakers connected to the B outputs You must use a second remote control set to B see instructions below to turn on the B speakers Adjusting volume with this second remote adjusts volume for only the B speakers Using the mute key on the second remote mutes or unmutes the second room speakers Using speakers connected to the A andor FIXED outputs The music center controls operate speakers connected to A and FIXED outputs Adjusting volume from the music center control panel or with the remote control that came with the system adjusts volume for speakers connected to A and FIXED outputs Using the mute key on the main remote mutes or unmutes speakers connected to A and FIXED outputs Setting a second remote for additional speakers You need a second remote control set to B to operate speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B outputs When you purchase a second remote control it is shipped set to A to control your main speakers It will also control secondary speakers connected to FIXED outputs To set your second remote to control speakers connected to B follow these steps 1 Open the remote control battery cover 2 Locate miniature switch 5 Slide the switch down Figure 23 3 Locate miniature switch 6 Slide the switch up Figure 23 4 Make sure that the house code switches match those on your first remote see page 20 5 Replace the battery cover on the remote control Note Switches 7 and 8 are not for current system use Figure 23 Speaker code switch settings Maintaining Your Lifestyle 5 music system Set to SPEAKERS A Set to SPEAKERS B 234l ON K 234l ON K
  • Page 23 - English - : AM19141302Vpdf December 20 2001 21 Maintaining Your Lifestyle 5 music system Troubleshooting Problem What to do System does not Make sure the power connector is plugged securely into the music center the Acoustimass function at all module power cord is plugged securely into the module the power pack and power cord are plugged into operating AC wall outlets and the module power switch is on Be sure to select a source CD AMFM etc Unplug the music center power pack for a minute then reconnect it This allows the unit to reset itself after a power surge or power interruption No sound Make sure the audio input cable is connected to the music center SPEAKERS A outputs the black connector is fully seated in the music center SYSTEM CONTROL 1 jack and the multipin connector is firmly seated in the Acoustimass module jack Make sure the module power switch is in the ON position Turn the music center off for ten seconds then on again to reestablish communication between the music center and the speakers Check the connections for any external components Make sure to select the correct source for the desired input Check the speaker connections Be sure the CD is placed correctly labelside up in the music center and the cover is closed Increase the volume Check to see if MUTE is lit in the display Press MUTE on the remote to unmute the sound Disconnect any headphones Connect the FM and AM antennas Remote control Check batteries and their polarity and is inconsistent Operate the remote control closer to the music center or does not work Make sure the remote control house code matches the music center code Follow steps 47 on page 19 to match the house code settings Unit turns on and off by Change the house code setting to prevent signals from conflicting with another nearby itself or acts erratically Lifestyle system See page 19 for instructions on setting the house code CD does not play Make sure the music center CD cover is closed Check to see if the play symbol in the display is lit After pressing the CD key wait a few seconds before pressing PLAY Check to see if there is a disc in the player labelside up The disc may be damaged Try another disc There may be dirt or dust on the laser pickup or on the CD Clean the CD Do not touch the laser pickup The music center cannot play a DVD disc Radio does not work Make sure antennas are connected properly Adjust antenna position to improve reception You may be in an area of weak signal coverage FM sound is distorted Adjust antenna position to reduce interference Sound is distorted Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure Reduce the output level from any external components connected to the music center No tape CD VCR Check the connections or TV sound Refer to the component owners manual
  • Page 24 - English - : 22 December 20 2001 AM19141302Vpdf Maintaining Your Lifestyle 5 music system Warranty period The Bose Lifestyle 5 music system is covered by a limited 1year transferable warranty Details of the warranty are provided on the warranty card that came with your system Please fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose Customer service For additional help in solving problems contact Bose customer service See the inside back cover for Bose customer service offices and phone numbers Cleaning the Lifestyle 5 music system The only maintenance needed is cleaning the system and replacing batteries for the remote control For information on replacing the remote control batteries see Install the batteries on page 13 Cleaning the music center Use only a soft cloth to clean the outside of the Lifestyle music center Do not use any solvents chemicals or cleaning solutions containing alcohol ammonia or abrasives Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings Do not use any sprays near the system Cleaning the CD player lens Clean the CD player lens carefully and only if necessary If the lens is dusty blow the dust away using a cold blower or camera lens brush To remove fingerprints from the lens wipe it gently with a lens tissue moistened with lens cleaning solution Make sure no solution enters the unit it may cause damage Note Do not apply excessive pressure on the lens which could be damaged Cleaning the speakers and Acoustimass module Clean the surface of your speakers with a soft damp cloth Do not use any sprays near the system Do not use any solvents chemicals or cleaning solutions containing alcohol ammo nia or abrasives Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings The speaker grille panels require no special care although you may vacuum them carefully with a softbristled attachment if necessary CAUTION If liquids get into the product turn the system off and allow it to air dry Then turn it on again If you notice any problems with its functioning turn it off and contact Bose customer service
  • Page 25 - English - : AM19141302Vpdf December 20 2001 23 Product Information Dimensions Music center 150quot W x 78quot D x 25quot H 381 cm x 198 cm x 64 cm Cube speakers 30quot W x 48quot D x 60quot H 76 cm x 122 cm x 152 cm Acoustimass module 233quot W x 75quot D x 140quot H 590 cm x 190 cm x 355 cm Weights Music center 40 lb 17 kg Cube speakers 20 lb 10 kg Acoustimass module 33 lb 150 kg Total shipping weight 50 lb 227 kg Finish Music center Simulated aluminum Polymer Cube speakers Polymer painted Acoustimass module Vinyl veneer Polymer Accessories To find out about mounting brackets stands and additional remote controls contact your Bose dealer Or call Bose directly see inside back cover for phone numbers Technical information Powered Acoustimass speaker system Power rating USACanada 120V 5060 Hz 350W EuropeAustralia 220240V 5060 Hz 350W Dual Voltage 115230V 5060 Hz 350W Model 5 music center Power pack power rating USACanada 120V 60 Hz 25VA Europe 230V 50 Hz 25VA Australia 240V 50 Hz 25VA Dual Voltage 120V 60 Hz 25VA and 230V 50 Hz 25VA Inputs TAPE 3V maximum AUX VIDEO SOUND 4V maximum FM antenna 75Ω AM antenna 12 µH POWER 12V 10 A Outputs Variable audio SPEAKERS A and B Fixed audio FIXED TAPE Headphone 32Ω minimum impedance SYSTEM CONTROL for use with Bose powered speakers and accessories RC5 remote control Range 65 feet 20 m
  • Page 26 - English - : 24 December 20 2001 AM19141302Vpdf Index A Acoustimass module 210 13 18 21 23 AM antenna 5 12 21 23 AMFM 4 14 16 17 21 ANTENNA 12 antenna 5 12 21 23 audio input cable 5 7 9 21 AUTO OFF 14 AUX 14 17 23 auxiliary 4 B BASS control 18 batteries 5 13 21 22 C cable 59 10 21 cable radio signal 12 cable TV 12 CD 4 7 14 15 16 17 19 21 22 CD player cover 7 CDI player 11 17 compact disc 17 connections 812 20 21 controls 2 7 14 15 18 19 23 cube speakers 6 8 23 customer service 5 8 22 D display 11 14 16 17 19 21 DVD 11 17 21 E external antenna 12 F FM 75Ω EXTERNAL antenna connector 12 FM antenna 5 12 23 H headphones 17 21 house codes 13 19 20 21 L laserdisc 11 M moisture 2 music center 25 717 1922 MUTE 14 P placement 6 12 18 PLAY 14 port 7 power cord 5 10 13 21 power pack 5 10 13 21 23 PRESET 1416 preset radio station 1416 R radio 4 14 15 16 21 radio channel spacing 13 RCA extension cables 8 red collar 8 remote control 3 4 13 15 17 19 2023 room compensation controls 18 S safety information 2 serial numbers 5 signal splitter 12 speaker cable 58 21 switches 13 14 16 19 20 T TAPE jack 11 17 tape deck 4 11 14 17 terminals 8 TREBLE control 18 troubleshooting 21 tuning 16 turntable 11 TV 6 7 11 12 21 U unpack 3 5 V VCR 7 21 ventilation 7 VIDEO SOUND jack 11 14 23 voltage 2 5 10 23 VOLUME 14 volume 14 17 18 20 21 W warranty 22 wire cover 5 12
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