The Bose® Lifestyle® Amplifier Owner’s Guide January 4, 2002 AM262840_00_V.
Safety Information WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or moisture. CAUTION AV VI S S RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. ATTENTION : POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE DÉCHARGE ÉLECTRIQUE, NE PAS RETIRER LE COUVERCLE (OU L’ARRIÈRE).
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions – for all components before using this product. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 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.
Important Safety Instructions 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. Note: Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radio remote control could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No.
Contents Setting up your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unpacking the carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting a location for your Lifestyle® stereo amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier to a multi-room interface . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Before you begin Thank you for purchasing the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier. The Lifestyle® stereo amplifier provides you with a simple solution when you want to add Bose® non-powered environmental speakers or Bose non-powered accessory speakers to your Lifestyle® system. Bose proprietary Integrated Signal Processing technology, featured in the amplifier, ensures full, rich stereo sound, even when the speakers are playing at low volumes.
Setting Up Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Selecting a location for your Lifestyle® stereo amplifier Select a location for your Lifestyle® stereo amplifier and mount it according to the following guidelines. CAUTION: DO NOT mount the amplifier on surfaces that are not sturdy enough, or that have hazards concealed behind them, such as electrical wiring or plumbing. The amplifier must be placed indoors. It is neither designed nor tested for use outdoors or on boats.
Setting Up Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Figure 5 Recommended mounting hardware To mark hole locations, first remove the rubber feet. Then, hold the amplifier in place and mark the wall through the clearance holes in the amplifier enclosure. You will need: 3 /32 in. (2.25 mm) Wood wall (4) #10 x 11/2 in. (M5 x 36 mm) 1 /2 in. (12 mm) Wallboard (4) #10 x 21/2 in. (M5 x 75 mm) (4) #10 (M5) 1 /4 in. (6 mm) Masonry wall (4) #10 x 11/2 in. (M5 x 36 mm) (4) #10 x 1 in.
Setting Up Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Connecting the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier to a multi-room interface CAUTION: Before making any connections, turn the Lifestyle® system off and disconnect the music center from the AC (mains) power outlet. DO NOT plug the amplifier into an outlet until you have completed all other connections. 1.
Setting Up Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Operating speakers in other rooms with the Personal® music center Systems that have a multi-room interface are controlled by the Personal music center which requires no internal switch settings before it allows you to control more than one room of speakers. However, if you purchase a second Personal music center, you must follow the procedure for setting up the Personal music center for the first time.
Setting Up Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Connecting the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier to a Lifestyle® media center CAUTION: Before making connections, turn the Lifestyle® system off and disconnect the media center from the AC (mains) power outlet. DO NOT plug the amplifier into an outlet until you have completed all other connections. 1. Insert the single-connector end of the audio input cable into the SPEAKER ZONES 2 output jack on the rear panel of the media center (Figure 8). 2.
Setting Up Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Setting up the remote control You need to set up a second remote control to operate the ZONE 2 output. 1. Remove the remote control battery cover and locate the miniature switches (Figure 9). 2. Make sure that the house code settings (switches 1, 2, 3, and 4) match those in your first remote. 3. Make sure switches 5, 7, and 8 are up, and switches 6 and 9 are down.
Setting Up Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Connecting the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier to a Model 20 music center ® CAUTION: Before making connections, turn the Lifestyle® system off and disconnect the music center from the AC (mains) power outlet. DO NOT plug the amplifier into an outlet until you have completed all other connections. 1. Insert the single multi-pin connector at one end of the audio input cable into the SPEAKER ZONES 2 output jack on the rear panel of the music center (Figure 10). 2.
Setting Up Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Setting up the RC-20 remote control for Zone 2 If your system uses a Model 20 music center, you need to set up a second RC-20 remote control to operate the ZONE 2 outputs. 1. Remove the remote control battery cover and locate the miniature switches (Figure 11). 2. Make sure that the house code settings (switches 1, 2, 3, and 4) match those in your first remote. 3. Slide switch 5 down (off), and switches 6 and 8 up (on).
Setting Up Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Connecting the Lifestyle® stereo amplifier to a Model 5 music center In systems using a Model 5 music center, home theater speakers are connected to the FIXED OUTPUT jacks on the rear panel of the music center. When adding the Lifestyle® amplifier, you need to temporarily unplug the theater speakers from the FIXED R and FIXED L OUTPUT jacks.
Setting Up Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier ® Setting up the RC-5 remote control If your system uses a Model 5 music center, you need to set up a second RC-5 remote control to operate your Lifestyle® stereo amplifier. 1. Remove the remote control battery cover and locate the miniature switches (Figure 13). 2. Make sure that the house code settings (switches 1, 2, 3, and 4) match those in your first remote. 3. Slide switch 5 down (off) and 6 up (on).
Setting Up Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Checking to see if you have a dual voltage Lifestyle® amplifier • Dual voltage units have a voltage selection switch on the rear panel (Figure 15). Check to see if your unit has this switch. • This switch is preset at the factory to 230V. If you plan to connect your amplifier to 115V (North America), slide this switch to the 115V position.
Maintaining Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Cleaning the amplifier The amplifier, which is designed only for indoor use, may become dusty over time. To clean the amplifier, use only a soft, dry cloth to remove dust from the outside of the enclosure. 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 amplifier.
Maintaining Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Problem What to do One speaker still does not play • Disconnect the wires from that speaker and the amplifier. Disconnect the other cable from its speaker, and connect that end of the cable to the speaker that does not play. If the speaker still does not play, the problem is in the speaker. If the speaker now plays, continue checking for the source of the problem. • Disconnect the same cable from the amplifier.
Maintaining Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Technical information Features • Bose® proprietary digital signal processing technology • Built-in digital volume control • Thermal overload protection • Protective rubber feet Power rating USA/Canada: 120V 50/60 Hz, 220W Dual voltage: 115/230V 50/60 Hz, 220W International: 220-240V 50/60 Hz, 220W Input jacks Dual audio: RCA or 8-pin mini-DIN System control: 3.5 mm stereo mini-plug connector Input sensitivity 0.
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