The Bose® Lifestyle® Powered Speaker System Owner's Guide December 20, 2001 AM262842_00_V.pdf 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-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 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. These CAUTION marks are located on the back panel of your Lifestyle® powered speaker system: 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. CAUTION: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. 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 Lifestyle® powered speaker system properly. Save your owner's guide for future reference. 2 December 20, 2001 AM262842_00_V.pdf 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 polarized 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 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, 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. 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 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 technician 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. AM262842_00_V.pdf December 20, 2001 a Important Safety Instructions English 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 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 Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors Electric service equipment (NEC Section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC ART 250, Part H) Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's 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. ©2001 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 255805 AM Rev.00 JN10494 b December 20, 2001 AM262842_00_V.pdf Contents Where to find... Setting Up Before you begin ........................................................................................................... 4 Unpacking the carton ................................................................................................... 4 Selecting the locations for your Lifestyle® powered speaker system ........................... 4 Before making connections, unplug your system ........................................................ 5 Selecting the correct voltage ........................................................................................ 5 Connecting the Lifestyle® powered speakers to each other ......................................... 5 Connecting the Speakers Connecting the speakers to another music source ...................................................... 6 Which Lifestyle® system do you own? .......................................................................... 7 Connecting the speakers to multi-room interface systems .......................................... 8 Connecting the speakers to the Lifestyle® media center ............................................ 10 Connecting the speakers to the Model 20 music center ............................................ 12 Connecting the speakers to the Model 5 music center .............................................. 13 Operating tips ............................................................................................................. 14 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 14 Customer service ........................................................................................................ 14 Product Information Technical information .................................................................................................. 15 Accessories ................................................................................................................. 15 Warranty period .......................................................................................................... 15 Cleaning the Lifestyle® powered speaker system ....................................................... 15 AM262842_00_V.pdf December 20, 2001 3 Setting Up Before you begin Thank you for purchasing the Bose® Lifestyle® powered speaker system. These speakers are designed specifically for use with any Lifestyle® system to deliver high-fidelity, room-filling sound to additional rooms in your home. Unpacking the carton Carefully unpack your speakers. Save all packing materials for possible future use. The original packing materials provide the safest way to transport your speaker 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® powered speaker system contains the parts identified in Figure 1. Figure 1 What comes with your Lifestyle® powered speaker system: · · · · · · · · · · Owner's guide Quick set-up guide Powered speaker (left) Accessory speaker (right) 6-foot (attached) audio input cable 50-foot extension cable 3-foot VAR adapter cable 3-foot FIX adapter cable for Lifestyle® DVD systems Speaker wire Adapter plug (in dual voltage speaker systems) Owner's guide Quick set-up guide 1 Ac Speaoustim ker Sy ass 5 stem & 20 s Pow ered 2 ® 3 4 5 ? bose.c om 3-foot FIX adapter cable for Lifestyle® DVD systems 3-foot VAR adapter cable 6-foot audio input cable Speaker wire Powered speaker Accessory speaker 50-foot extension cable Adapter plug Selecting the locations for your Lifestyle® powered speaker system Follow these guidelines to select locations for your Lifestyle® speakers: Place the left and right speakers in their respective locations in your room. You can put these compact speakers in just about any room and location, such as a bookcase, desk, or in your kitchen. Be sure to place them close to an AC power (mains) outlet. To avoid interference with your TV picture, allow at least 9 inches (23 cm) of clearance between the speakers and the TV screen. Optional Bose ceiling and wall-mount brackets offer even greater placement flexibility. See page 15 for details. WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children. 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 (PN 1783 ...