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The Bose® Lifestyle® 50 System

Owner’s GuideOctober 17, 2001

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Safety Information

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain ormoisture.

These CAUTION marks may be located on the bottoms of your Lifestyle® Personal® musiccenter, Acoustimass® module, multi-room interface, and CD changer:

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alertthe user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclosure thatmay 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 toalert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in thisowner’s guide.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, insert fully.

Class 1 laser productThis compact disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PROD-UCT. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the bottomof the unit.

CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than thosespecified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The compact disc player shouldnot be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

Class B emissions limitsThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-CausingEquipment Regulations.

BatteriesPlease dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not incinerate.

Additional safety informationSee the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information page enclosed with thisowner’s guide.

Please read this owner’s guidePlease take the time to follow this owner’s guide carefully. It will help you set up and operateyour system properly, and enjoy all of its advanced features. Save your owner’s guide forfuture reference.

Product manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories, Inc. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trade-marks of Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

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CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

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Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions – for all componentsbefore 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 abathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in awet basement, near a swimming pool, or any-where else that water or moisture are present.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth – and as directedby Bose® Corporation. Unplug this product fromthe wall outlet before cleaning.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings.Install in accordance with themanufacturer’s instructions – To ensurereliable operation of the product and to protect itfrom overheating, put the product in a positionand location that will not interfere with its properventilation. For example, do not place the producton a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may blockthe ventilation openings. Do not put it in a built-insystem, such as a bookcase or a cabinet that maykeep air from flowing through its ventilationopenings.

8. Do not install near any heat sources, suchas radiators, heat registers, stoves or otherapparatus (including amplifiers) that pro-duce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of thepolarized or grounding-type plug. A polar-ized plug has two blades with one widerthan the other. A grounding-type plug hastwo blades and a third grounding prong. Thewider blade or third prong are provided foryour safety. If the provided plug does not fitin your outlet, consult an electrician forreplacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walkedon or pinched, particularly at plugs, conve-nience receptacles, and the point wherethey exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories speci-fied by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,bracket or table specified by themanufacturer or sold with theapparatus. When a cart is used,use caution when moving thecart/apparatus combination toavoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightningstorms or when unused for long periods oftime – to prevent damage to this product.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service person-nel. Servicing is required when the apparatushas been damaged in any way: such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged; liquid hasbeen spilled or objects have fallen into theapparatus; the apparatus has been exposed torain or moisture, does not operate normally, orhas been dropped – Do not attempt to service thisproduct yourself. Opening or removing covers mayexpose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards.Please call Bose to be referred to an authorizedservice center near you.

15. To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoidoverloading wall outlets, extension cords, orintegral convenience receptacles.

16. Do not let objects or liquids enter the product –as they may touch dangerous voltage points orshort-out parts that could result in a fire or electricshock.

17. See product enclosure for safety relatedmarkings.

Information about products thatgenerate electrical noise

If applicable, this equipment has been tested and foundto comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses, and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-ence to radio communications. However, this is noguarantee that interference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-ence to radio or television reception, which can bedetermined by turning the equipment off and on, you areencouraged to try to correct the interference by one ormore of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment andreceiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a differentcircuit than the one to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-cian for help.

Note: Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radioremote control could void the user’s authority to operatethis equipment.This product complies with the Canadian ICES-003 ClassB specifications.

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Important Safety Instructions

Antenna groundingExample of antenna grounding as per National ElectricalCode, ANSI/NFPA 70.

Note to CATV system installerThis reminder is provided to call the CATV systeminstaller’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (of USA)that provides guidelines for proper grounding. In particu-lar, it specifies that the cable ground shall be connectedto the grounding system of the building, as close to thepoint of cable entry as is practical.

18. Use proper power sources – Plug the product intoa proper power source, as described in the operatinginstructions or as marked on the product.

19. Avoid power lines – Use extreme care wheninstalling an outside antenna system to keep fromtouching power lines or circuits, as contact withthem may be fatal. Do not install external antennasnear overhead power lines or other electric light orpower circuits, nor where an antenna can fall intosuch circuits or power lines.

20. Ground all outdoor antennas – If an externalantenna or cable system is connected to thisproduct, be sure the antenna or cable system isgrounded. This will provide some protection againstvoltage surges and built-up static charges.Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 provides information with respect toproper grounding of the mast and supportingstructure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antennadischarge unit, size of grounding conductors,location of antenna-discharge unit, connection togrounding electrodes, and requirements for theground electrode. Refer to the antenna groundingillustration on this page.

Antenna lead in wire

Antenna discharge unit(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding conductors(NEC Section 810-21)

Power service groundingelectrode system(NEC ART 250, Part H)

Ground clamps

Ground clamp

Electric serviceequipment

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Contents

For your recordsSerial numbers are located on the bottom panels of the Personal music center, multi-roominterface, CD changer, and the Acoustimass® module.

Personal music center serial number: _____________________________________________

Multi-room interface serial number: _______________________________________________

CD changer serial number: ______________________________________________________

Acoustimass module serial number: ______________________________________________

Dealer name: __________________________________________________________________

Dealer phone:_______________________ Purchase date: ___________________________

We suggest you keep your sales slip and warranty card together with this owner’s guide.

Where to find …Setting Up .............................................................................................................................4

Before you begin .............................................................................................................4Unpacking the carton .................................................................................................... 5Selecting the locations for your Lifestyle® 50 system .................................................... 6Connecting your system .................................................................................................9Connecting your home theater components to the Lifestyle® 50 system ....................12Connecting other external components .......................................................................15Connecting the antennas ..............................................................................................16Connecting power to your system ................................................................................17Setting up the Personal™ music center .......................................................................17

Operating Your Lifestyle® 50 System ..................................................................................18Turning on the system.................................................................................................. 18Using the Personal™ music center display ..................................................................20Listening to the system .................................................................................................22Listening to digital sound ..............................................................................................24Operating the special features ......................................................................................25Listening to the radio ....................................................................................................26Listening to compact discs ...........................................................................................29Using the system with external components................................................................35Fine-tuning your system ...............................................................................................36

Operating a Multi-Room Lifestyle® 50 System ....................................................................40Connecting additional rooms ........................................................................................40Operating in more than one room .................................................................................41Using more than one Personal™ music center ............................................................43

Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 50 System...............................................................................44Finding a misplaced Personal™ music center .............................................................44Replacing batteries .......................................................................................................44Cleaning the system .....................................................................................................45Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................46Warranty period ............................................................................................................47Customer Service .........................................................................................................47

Product Information.............................................................................................................48Technical information ....................................................................................................48Accessories...................................................................................................................48

Index ....................................................................................................................................49Bose® Corporation ..................................................................................... Inside back cover

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Before you beginThank you for purchasing the Bose® Lifestyle® 50 system. Years of research lie behind thiscomplete audio home entertainment system – the most advanced home theater system fromBose. Technological innovations that make the Lifestyle® 50 system unique include the BosePersonal™ music center, which places all system operations in the palm of your hand, andtiny Jewel Cube® speakers.

The interactive Personal music center is a clear departure from convention, communicatingwith the system through a two-way radio data link. The result for you is full control of thisentertainment system as you move about your home.

The Bose Jewel Cube speakers are also far from conventional. Proprietary technologiesensure that these tiny speakers not only fill a room with sound, but also reproduce it moreaccurately than traditionally designed loudspeakers.

The other elements of the Lifestyle® 50 system are designed to be hidden from view:• The elegant Lifestyle® CD changer, designed to give you flexibility in where it is placed• The hideaway powered Acoustimass® module that delivers the rich, full, lifelike bass• The Bose multi-room interface, with four independent audio outputs that allow you to

enjoy Bose sound throughout your home.

Realism and impactYour Lifestyle® 50 system is equipped with an all new Videostage® decoder that uses digitalsignal processing. The result is increased surround sound realism and impact both for moviesoundtracks and music recordings. The Videostage decoder processes analog formats, aswell as two or even single-channel PCM and Dolby Digital bitstreams, and helps to deliver theacoustic experience of the movies right in your home.

CompatibilityYour system is fully compatible with:

• Digital-audio bitstreams. Look for the symbol 1 or the terms Dolby Digital orPCM on DVD-Video disks. Your Lifestyle® 50 system cannot process MPEG-2 or DTSdigital bitstreams.

• Surround-sound sources such as VCRs, stereo TVs, cable boxes and satellitereceivers. Videostage decoding directs stereo information to the surround channels, sothe sound of stereo broadcasts and rented or recorded tapes can approach that ofyour DVD disks.

• Surround-encoded analog or digital audio signals. Look for the terms Surround orDolby Surround, or the symbol 3 on tapes and discs, and the word “sur-round” preceding a TV broadcast.

• Stereo program material from TV, FM, CD and cassette. Videostage decodingdelivers five channels, even when the original source contained only one or two.

• Monoaural program material. Videostage decoding can process a one-channelprogram into five-channel sound and direct the result to five independent speakers.Dialogue remains locked on-screen, while music and ambient effects fill the room.

Automatic sound level monitoring and controlYour enjoyment of movies is enhanced by Digital Dynamic Range® compression. This technol-ogy automatically monitors and adjusts the volume to let you to hear soft sounds, particularlydialogue, but prevents you from being overwhelmed by loud special effects. This is especiallyuseful for late night viewing – it eliminates the need to constantly adjust the volume.

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THE BOSE

LIFESTYLEMUSIC SYSTEM CD

6 DISK MAGAZINE

665544332211

* Power cord and pack shown above are USA/Canada/Japan versions.Dual voltage systems include 1 power cord, 1 adapter , and 2 power packs.The power cords and packs for Europe, UK/Singapore, and Australia are shown below.

UK/SingaporeEurope Australia

Unpacking the cartonCarefully unpack your system. Save all packing materials for possible future use. The originalpacking materials provide the safest way to transport your Lifestyle® 50 system. If any part ofthe product appears damaged, do not attempt to use the system. Notify Bose® or yourauthorized Bose dealer immediately.

Check to be sure your Lifestyle® 50 system contains the parts identified in Figure 1.

Note: Find the serial numbers on the bottom panels of the Personal™ music center, multi-room interface, CD changer, and Acoustimass® module. Then write them on your warrantycard and in the spaces provided on page 3.

CAUTION: Be sure the three shipping screws on the bottom of the CD changer have beenremoved before setting up the system.

WARNING: The Acoustimass module weighs 33 pounds (15 kg). Use good lifting practiceto avoid injury.

WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach ofchildren.

Figure 1

What comes with yourLifestyle® 50 system:

• Personal music center• CD changer• Multi-room interface

• Interface power pack*• 5 Jewel Cube® speakers• 5 speaker cables• Acoustimass module• AC power (mains) cord*• 14 self-adhesive rubber feet

(4 for the module and 5 pairs forthe Jewel Cube speakers)

• Audio input cable• CD changer cable• Stereo cable• 4 AAA batteries• FM antenna• AM loop antenna• AM antenna base• CD magazine• Lifestyle® system CD

• Test CD

AM loop antennaAntennabase

AC power cord

CD changer

Interface power pack

CD magazine

AAAbatteries

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Test CD

Stereo cable

Multi-roominterface

Rubber feet(5 pairs)

Front speaker cables (blue connectors)

Rubber feet (4)

Surround speaker cables (orange connectors)

Jewel Cubespeakers

Acoustimass module

Audio input cable

FM antenna

Personal™ Music Center

CD changer cable

Lifestyle® system CD

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Setting Up

Selecting the locations for your Lifestyle® 50 systemWhen you place your speakers according to the guidelines below, a combination of reflectedand direct sound provides the audio atmosphere of a home theater. You may experiment withthe placement and orientation of the Jewel Cube® speakers and Acoustimass® module toproduce the sound most pleasing to you. For more discussion of speaker placement androom acoustics, see “Fine-tuning your system” on page 36.

Jewel Cube speakersFollow these guidelines to select locations that provide the maximum home theater effectfrom your Lifestyle® 50 system (Figures 2 and 3).

CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for your Jewel Cube speakers. Vibration cancause the speakers to move, particularly on very smooth surfaces. For stability, peel off thebacking from the two identical rubber feet and center them in the matching shapes on thebottom of each speaker.

Left and right front speakersThe sound from the left and right front speakers should seem to appear at the edge of thepicture, so that the acoustic image is close to the size of the visual image (Figure 2). The frontspeaker cables allow up to 20 feet (6.1 m) from the Acoustimass module.

1. Place the left and right front speakers so that they line up with the center of the TV screen.

2. Place them up to 3 feet (1 m) from the edge of the TV screen.

We recommend the 3-foot (1 m) maximum distance so that the sound does not becometoo separated from the picture. You may wish to vary this distance based on room condi-tions and personal preference.

3. Direct one cube of each speaker forward. Direct the other cube toward the wall or in adifferent direction to create reflected sound. See the illustration of suggested reflectedsound patterns in Figure 3.

Note: The Jewel Cube speakers are magnetically shielded so you can place them close tothe TV without affecting picture quality.

Figure 2

Recommended front speakerlocations

Left front Right front

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Figure 3

Speaker placement

Setting Up

Center speakerThe sound from the center speaker should appear to come directly from the center of thepicture (Figure 2). The center speaker cable allows up to 20 feet (6.1 m) from the Acoustimassmodule.Note: Do not place the speaker on its side, as this diminishes performance by blocking theJewel Cube ports.

1. Place the center speaker directly above or below the center of the TV screen, or at theclosest convenient location.

2. Align the speaker with the front of the TV screen (not pushed to the back of the TV).

3. Direct each cube speaker slightly away from center, to create a wider area of direct sound(Figure 3).

Note: If you put the speakers in a bookcase unit, be sure to place each one at the frontedge of the shelf. Placing speakers in an enclosed space can change the tonal quality of thesound. This effect is minimized if the shelves are filled with books.

Surround speakersThe surround (rear) speakers create an area of sound around the listener. Place them in theback half of your room. The surround cables allow up to 50 feet (15.2 m) from theAcoustimass module.

1. Place the speakers at ear height or higher, if possible.

2. Adjust the rear surround speakers to direct the sound to the front and back of the listener(Figure 3).

CenterLeftfront

Acoustimass®

module

Rightsurround

Leftsurround

Rightfront

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Bass

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RIGHTREAR

CENTER

OUTPUTS TOCUBE SPEAKERS

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LEFTREAR

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Acoustimass® moduleFollow these guidelines to select a location for the Acoustimass module.Note: To avoid interference with the TV picture, place the Acoustimass module at least18 inches (45 cm) from the TV.

1. Place the Acoustimass module along the same the wall or close to the same end of theroom as the Jewel Cube® speakers (see the example along the front wall in Figure 3).

2. Select a convenient location – under a table, behind a sofa. Do not allow furniture ordrapes to block the ventilation openings of the module.

3. Place the Acoustimass module within reach of the audio input cable, speaker cables, andan AC power (mains) outlet.

4. Select a position for the Acoustimass module (Figure 4). For proper ventilation, place it onthe long edge, with the connectors facing the floor. An alternate position is on its largestside, 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.

Figure 4

Acoustimass module positions

Preferredposition

Alternate position

5. Once you have selected a position for the module, place the four self-adhesive rubber feetnear the corners of the bottom surface. The rubber feet provide increased stability andprotection from scratches.

6. Aim the port (the round opening) into the room or along the wall to avoid blocking the portor creating too much bass.

7. For best bass performance, do not place the port at equal distances from any two walls orfrom a wall and the ceiling.

CAUTION: Do not cover the ventilation openings of the Acoustimass module. The slots onthe end provide ventilation for the built-in electronic circuitry, and should not be blocked.

CAUTION: The magnetic field from the Acoustimass module is not an immediate risk toyour video tapes, audio tapes, and other magnetic media. However, you should not storetapes directly on or near the Acoustimass module.

Multi-room interfaceSelect a location for the multi-room interface. It may be placed out of sight if you like.

1. Place the multi-room interface within 30 feet (9.1 m) of the Acoustimass module (thelength of the audio input cable).

2. Place the multi-room interface close enough to the sound sources (TV, VCR, DVD, etc.) toallow for cable length. If you need additional audio and/or video cables to connect all ofyour components, see your dealer or call Bose® Customer Service.

CD changerSelect a convenient location for the CD changer.

1. Place the CD changer on a level surface. Allow enough room to lift the door.

2. Place the CD changer close enough to the multi-room interface to allow for cable lengthof 6 feet (2 m).

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The multi-room interface

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The CD changer

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Connecting your systemOnce you have selected locations for your speakers, CD changer, and interface, connect thesystem.

CAUTION: Make sure all components are unplugged from the power outlet before youbegin hooking up the system.

Connecting the Jewel Cube® speakers to the Acoustimass®

module1. Match each cable to the corresponding speaker location.

• Front speaker cables have blue RCA connectors at one end, with L, R, or C moldedinto 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 moldedinto 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 thefive speakers (Figure 7). Match the ridge of the connector to the notch at the top of thejack.

3. Connect each cable to the corresponding jack on the Acoustimass module (Figure 8).

• Plug the blue connectors into the matching left front, center, and right front jacks.

• Plug the orange connectors into the matching left surround and right surround jacks.

To lengthen the cable, connect speaker wire with male phono (RCA) plugs on each end toyour supplied speaker cable. Use a female-to-female adapter (“barrel” connector). Or, splicein 18-gauge (.75 mm2) or thicker cord (connecting + to + and – to –). To purchase extensionwire, see your dealer or electronics store, or call Bose® Customer Service.

Figure 7

Connecting speaker cables toJewel Cube speakers

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Setting Up

Connecting the Acoustimass® module to the multi-room interfaceConnect the module to the interface with the audio input cable (Figure 8).

1. Insert the right-angle multi-pin connector on the audio input cable into the AUDIO INPUTjack on the module. Align the connector at the angle shown in Figure 8.

2. Plug the small black multi-pin connector (flat side facing up) into the jack marked ROOM A(PRIMARY) on the back of the interface.

Note: The female RCA connector on the audio input cable is for connecting the digitaloutput of a DVD player or other digital source to the system. See “Setting up a digital soundsource” on page 12.

Note: Be sure that each connector is inserted completely into each jack.

For information on connecting multi-room systems, see “Connecting additional rooms” onpage 40.

Connecting the CD changer to the multi-room interfaceConnect the CD changer to the interface with the CD changer cable (Figure 8).

1. Plug a blue multi-pin connector (flat side facing up) into the jack marked BOSE CD on theback of the interface.

2. Plug the other blue multi-pin connector (flat side facing left) into the jack marked BOSECD on the back of the CD changer.

Note: Be sure that each connector is inserted completely into each jack.

Figure 8

Speakers, CD changer, andmulti-room interface connec-tions

AUDIO

INPUT

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Interfacepower pack

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Digital audio sourceconnector

CD changercable

Surround speakers Front speakers

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Setting Up

230 V115 V

Connecting the Acoustimass® module power (mains) cordCAUTION: If you have a dual-voltage system, make sure the voltage selector switch on theAcoustimass module is set correctly.

1. On a dual voltage system, the voltage selector switch is preset at the factory to be correctfor your area. Check to be sure it is set for the proper voltage (Figure 9). Use 115V forNorth America; 230V for Europe and Australia. In Europe, use the adapter plug provided. Ifyou are in doubt, contact your local electric utility for the appropriate voltage setting.

Note: Do not plug the AC power cord into a power outlet until all component connectionsare complete.

2. Plug the small end of the power (mains) cord into the Acoustimass module AC power jack.

Figure 9

Dual voltage Acoustimassmodule: voltage selector switchsettings

Connecting the multi-room interface power packThe multi-room interface comes with either a 100V, 120V, 230V, or 240V power pack. SeeFigures 1 and 10. Dual voltage models include both the PS71 and PS72 power packs.

CAUTION: Be sure to use the correct Bose® power pack for your area. Using the wrong onemay damage your power pack or your system.

• Model PS71, 120V in North America • Model PS72, 230V in Europe• Model PS73, 100V in Japan • Model PS74, 230V in UK or Singapore• Model PS77, 240V in Australia

Figure 10

The AC power pack(model PS71 shown)

Note: Do not plug the power pack into a power outlet until you complete all componentconnections.

1. Firmly insert the small connector on the end of the power pack cable into the AC powerjack on the back of the multi-room interface.

2. Make sure that the power pack reaches an AC (mains) outlet.

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Setting Up

Connecting your home theater components to the Lifestyle® 50 systemThere are many possible variations of equipment in a home theater system. In addition to theLifestyle® 50 system, a home theater typically includes a stereo or mono TV and stereo VCR.In a digital home theater system, the primary source may be a DVD player. Your home theatermight also include other types of equipment such as cable TV, laserdisc players, CDI players,additional VCRs, and a satellite decoder.

Note: A mono TV only serves as a display for the video, not as a source for the audio.

In order for the Lifestyle® 50 system to provide home theater effects, the program materialmust be in stereo or surround-encoded, and the device playing the material must be stereo.Look for the word “surround” on the tape, CD, or preceding the TV broadcast. To hear stereoor surround sound from encoded video tapes, you must have a stereo (HiFi) VCR. While notall VCRs deliver stereo, all CD, DVD, and CDI players and nearly all laserdisc players do.

Note: Line level outputs from most VCRs or laserdisc players are fixed. If your VCR, laserdiscplayer, or other video sound source has fixed and variable outputs, use the fixed outputs.

Setting up a digital sound sourceConnect a DTV or DVD player’s digital output directly to the female RCA jack on the audioinput cable. Connect the DVD player’s analog output to the AUX inputs of the multi-roominterface. If your Lifestyle® system receives a valid digital signal, including PCM or DolbyDigital bitstreams, this digital sound is used. If no valid digital signal is received, your systemselects the analog signal sent to the AUX inputs. The analog signal is processed by theVideostage® decoder to give you excellent home theater sound. If your digital audio sourcehas an optical connector, you will need an adapter with an RCA (coaxial) connector. Consultyour dealer or contact Bose®.

Note: Ensure the connection between the digital source and the Lifestyle® system is madeusing a 3 to 6 foot (1 to 2 m) standard audio cable or video cable. For longer lengths, use a75 ohm cable.

Figure 11

Video sound source connec-tions to the multi-room interface

Setting up a video sound sourceThe Lifestyle® 50 system has two sets of video sound inputs, VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2, for yournon-digital video sound sources, such as your TV or VCR (Figure 11).

Note: Your Lifestyle® 50 system includes one 6-foot (1.8 m) stereo cable to connect the right(R) and left (L) audio outputs from a component to the multi-room interface inputs. Cablesmay also be supplied with your components. If needed, audio cables are available at manyelectronics stores, or call Bose. Most audio cables are color coded. Match red connectors toright (R) jacks and black or white connectors to left (L) jacks.

DTV or DVD analog outputs to AUX inputs Non-digital video sound source outputs to VIDEO inputs

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How to set up your home theaterThere are two basic methods for setting up your home theater. It is best to connect compo-nents directly to the Lifestyle® 50 multi-room interface, and select the sound source using thePersonal™ music center. A second option is to use a stereo TV as the switching center toselect the sound source. In each example, the analog outputs from the DVD player or otherdigital device are connected to the AUX inputs. You may need extra long audio cables orextensions for some of these connections.

Preferred method: Connect video sound sources directly to the Lifestyle® 50system (Figure 12)You may connect up to three video sound sources directly to your Lifestyle® 50 system. Forexample, connect the analog outputs of your DVD player to AUX, the VCR fixed outputs toVIDEO 1, and the TV to VIDEO 2 on the back of the multi-room interface. Connect the coaxialdigital audio output from your DVD player to the female RCA coaxial connector on the audioinput cable (connecting the multi-room interface with the module) using a male-to-male RCAaudio cable.

If a valid digital signal is received by the Lifestyle® 50 system through the audio input cable,the system plays that audio source. If no valid digital signal is received, the system selectsthe analog audio signal sent to AUX.

When connecting your TV:

• Connect the TV fixed audio outputs to the VIDEO 2 inputs on the multi-room interface.

• Turn the TV speakers off or the volume all the way down. (If there is an internal/externalspeakers 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 orSAP. They prevent proper surround sound processing through your Lifestyle® system.

• Set the TV balance control to the center of the dial or range.

• Set tone controls to flat or the middle position (neutral).

• Set TV to the stereo position.

Figure 12

Preferred home theater connec-tions to the Lifestyle® 50 system

Setting Up

ANTENNAFM AM

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Alternate method: Connect video sound sources to your TV (Figure 13)If your stereo TV has fixed audio outputs (audio outputs that do not change when you adjustthe TV volume) and it allows you to select the source of the signal (VCR, laserdisc, cable,etc.), then you can:

• Connect your DVD player L and R outputs to the AUX inputs of the multi-room inter-face.

• Connect the DVD video output to one of the video inputs on the TV.

• Connect the coaxial digital audio output from your DVD player to the female RCAconnection on the audio input cable (connecting the multi-room interface with themodule) using a male-to-male RCA cable.

• Connect the TV fixed audio outputs to the VIDEO 1 inputs of the multi-room interface.

• Turn the TV speakers off or the volume all the way down. (If there is an internal/externalspeakers 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 orSAP. They prevent proper surround processing through your Lifestyle® system.

• Set the TV balance control to the center of the dial or range.

• Set tone controls to flat or the middle position (neutral).

• Set TV to the stereo position.

Note: If necessary, as a second choice, you can use the variable audio outputs from yourstereo TV. Turn off or disconnect the TV’s speakers and leave the volume control up – close tothe maximum setting.

Note: If you connect your stereo VCR through your stereo TV, do not use coaxial cable.Instead, connect the VCR L and R audio outputs to the TV L and R audio inputs to ensureproper stereo and surround sound.

Figure 13

Alternate home theater connec-tions to the Lifestyle® 50 system

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ANTENNAFM AM

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AUX VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TAPE IN OUTL L L L L

R R R R R

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About the video sourceYour TV is the display for the video (picture) signal. Thus, the video signal must be connecteddirectly to the TV. Do not connect it to the Lifestyle® 50 system.

Note: For assistance with video connections between your DVD player and/or VCR and TV,see your video components manuals.

Note: There is no video signal input (usually a yellow-coded jack) on the multi-room inter-face. The VIDEO INPUT jacks are for audio from a video source.

Connecting other external componentsUse standard RCA audio cables to connect other components to your Lifestyle® system’smulti-room interface, matching the red connector to R (right) and white (or black) connectorto L (left).

You can use a Y-adapter (available at electronics stores) to connect a mono source.

Tape deckTo use an external tape recorder (analog audio cassette, analog open reel, digital audio tape,or Digital Compact Cassette), connect the inputs (REC) of the tape deck to the interfaceRECORD OUT jacks. Connect the outputs (PLAY) from the tape deck to the interface TAPE INjacks. See Figure 14.

Laserdisc player or additional CD changerTo use one of these components, connect its audio outputs to the multi-room interfaceVIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, or AUX (if not used for a digital source) input jacks, matching the red plugto R (right) and black or white plug to L (left). See Figure 14.

TurntableTo connect a turntable, you need a phono preamplifier (with RIAA equalization). You can orderthe appropriate model (PN 252603) from Bose® Customer Service (See the inside back coverfor locations and phone numbers.). Connect the audio outputs of the phono preamplifier tothe interface VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, or AUX (if not used for a digital source) input jacks, matchingthe red plug to R (right) and black or white plug to L (left).

Note: The Lifestyle® 50 system cannot turn on or off a connected component.

Figure 14

Connecting external compo-nents

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Connecting the antennasThe rear panel of your multi-room interface provides connections for the supplied AM and FMantennas (Figure 15). Untie and straighten the bundled wires on each antenna. Antennasprovide better reception when their wires are fully extended.

Figure 15

The antenna connections

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FM antenna connections1. Plug the FM antenna connector into the FM ANTENNA jack on the back of the interface.

2. Spread out the antenna arms. Experiment with both the placement and the angle of thisantenna to provide optimum FM reception.

Note: A central antenna or cable, or an outdoor FM antenna, may be used with the antennaconnections. To install an outdoor antenna, consult a qualified installer. Follow all safetyinstructions.

AM antenna connectionsNote: To install the AM antenna on a wall, follow the instructions enclosed with the antenna.

1. Plug the AM antenna microplug into the AM ANTENNA jack on the interface.

2. Stand the loop antenna on the base, following the instructions enclosed with the antenna.

3. Move the loop part of the antenna as far away from the multi-room interface as possible,but at least 20 inches (50 cm) away, and at least 4 feet (1.2 m) from the Acoustimassmodule. Experiment with the orientation of the loop for optimum AM reception.

Connecting to a cable radio signalTo connect your system to the FM signal available from some cable TV companies, contactyour cable provider for assistance. The connection is made to the FM 75Ω EXTERNALantenna connector on the back of the interface.

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 filtersthe signal to prevent any re-emissions of the TV spectrum through the system.

AM antennajack

Coaxial (75Ω)FM antenna jack

Figure 16

The FM dipole antenna andAM loop antenna

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Connecting power to your systemPlug the Acoustimass® module power cord into an AC power (mains) outlet. Then plug in themulti-room interface power pack.

Note: Your speakers will not operate unless you complete all cable and power connectionsbefore turning on the system.

CAUTION: Be sure the three shipping screws on the bottom of the CD changer have beenremoved before turning on the system.

Setting up the Personal™ music centerSet up the Personal music center after the rest of the system is connected and plugged in.

Note: When batteries are first installed in the music center, it sets up a radio-frequency linkwith the closest multi-room interface.

1. Hold the music center within a few feet of the multi-room interface.

2. Slide open the battery compartment on the back of the music center (Figure 17).

3. Insert 4 AAA or IEC-R03 1.5V batteries, or the equivalent, as shown. Match the + and –symbols on the batteries with the + and – markings inside the compartment.

4. Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.

5. Turn the music center over and touch the screen to wake it up if it appears blank. PressON/OFF, FM, or any other source button to turn the system on.

If the music center continuously displays “NO RESPONSE,” you need to try to establishits link with the multi-room interface again. Hold the music center close to the multi-roominterface. Press and hold MUTE for about 5 seconds until you hear a beep and then release.After about 10 seconds, the music center should beep twice to confirm that the link isestablished.

Figure 17

Installing batteries and wakingup the display for the first time

Note: Replace the batteries when the LOW BATTERY message first appears. See “Replac-ing batteries” on page 44. Alkaline batteries are recommended.

Battery compartment cover4 AAA

batteries

b. Turn over and wake up displaya. Install batteries

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Turning on the systemYou are ready to enjoy your new Lifestyle® system. Your Personal™ music center placescomplete control of the system operations in your hands. The center is portable, communi-cating with the rest of the system through a two-way radio-frequency link. The display isbacklit for easy viewing, and provides visual feedback of current system operations andavailable options. To allow for maximum battery life, the display and backlight turn off a shorttime after your last button press. You only need to touch the screen to wake up the musiccenter.

• To learn more about the display, see “Using the Personal music center display” on pages20-21.

• To operate the AM/FM radio, see “Listening to the radio” on pages 26-28.

• To operate the CD changer, see “Listening to compact discs” on pages 29-34. To verifyyour system setup, listen to the instructions on the Test CD.

• To control external components, see “Using the system with external components”on page 35.

• To use your system in multiple rooms, see “Operating in more than one room” onpages 41-43.

Turning the system on1. Touch the music center screen to wake up the display (Figure 18). The last display that you

used appears on the screen.

2. Press ON/OFF to turn the system on to the last source used, or press a SOURCE button(FM, AM, CD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, TAPE, AUX) to select and turn on that source (Figure 19).

Note: Initially, the AM and FM sources turn on in 2-speaker mode (front right and front left).All other sources initially turn on in 5-speaker mode. To change the speaker settings, see“Selecting the number of speakers” on page 22.

Figure 18

Waking up the display

Figure 19

Turning on a source

Turning the system off• Press the ON/OFF button.

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Adjusting the volume• Touch the VOLUME (up) or (down) button to raise or lower the volume.

• Volume settings range from 0 to 100. Volume settings are displayed while being adjusted.

• If the volume was above 80 when the system was turned off, it will turn on at 80 (toprevent surprising you with an extremely high volume).

Muting your system• Press the MUTE button to silence the system. MUTE flashes on the display when the

system is muted.

• Press MUTE again or VOLUME to restore volume to the muted speakers.

Using the sleep timer• Press the SLEEP button to access the sleep timer for automatic shutoff. The display

flashes a sleep time of 30 minutes or the most recent sleep time setting (Figure 20). TheSLEEP indicator is also flashing.

• Use the arrow buttons to set the sleep timer to 1 to 99 minutes.

• Press the START button to start the counter. The START button disappears and a CLEARbutton appears at the bottom of the display.

Figure 20

The SLEEP display

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While the sleep timer is running, you can:

• Press CLEAR to cancel the timer.

• Press DONE to exit from the SLEEP display.

• Press SLEEP again to view the time remaining.

The selected SLEEP time is remembered by the music center. The next time SLEEP isselected, the display shows the last SLEEP time used.

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After pressing START …

Before pressing START …

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Using the SOURCE buttonsThe seven source buttons provide direct access to the three built-in sources (FM, AM, CD)and up to four external components connected to the system. The Lifestyle® system canselect an external component and adjust the volume, but it cannot turn a connected compo-nent on or off.

Use the SOURCE button to show or hide the source buttons.

Using the KEYPAD buttonsThe numeric buttons provide direct access to commonly used features of the three built-insources (FM, AM, CD). The or arrow symbol to the left or right of the KEYPAD buttonindicates whether you are using the keypad for presets or tuning (in FM or AM mode), orselecting disc or track (in CD mode).

Use the KEYPAD button to show or hide the keypad buttons and select PRESET or TUNE, orDISC or TRACK.

Using the current status displayThe center of the screen displays information about the current status of the system. The topof the status area indicates which source is selected or if the power is off. The next three lineslet you set tuner or CD functions, using the or arrow buttons to adjust the settings. Thecenter area also includes indication of CD modes such as RANDOM and REPEAT, or if theSLEEP function is on.

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Primarybuttons

SOURCEbuttons Current status

display

KEYPADbuttons

Primarybuttons

Source displayarea

Using the Personal™ music center displayThe music center display provides information on the system functions. The display offersdifferent combinations of buttons to provide control of the function you are using. Sometimesan item on the display will flash to provide information about a system function. When an itemflashes faster, it is alerting you to a needed action.

Using the primary buttonsThe primary buttons (ON/OFF, SLEEP, MENU, VOLUME, and MUTE) are located at the leftand right sides of the display.

Figure 21

The display showing the primarybuttons, SOURCE buttons, andKEYPAD buttons

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Using the MENU itemsThe menu items are selected by pressing the MENU button to step through the list until thefunction you want is displayed. Menu items are available in the list if they are applicable to thecurrent state of the system. You can exit from any menu item by pressing DONE or ON/OFFor pressing MENU until you return to the main screen.

Figure 22

Selecting MENU items – one ata time

PRESETSYou can preset a maximum of 25 FM and 25 AM radio stations. In addition to using thePRESETS menu, you can set presets directly from the KEYPAD buttons. See pages 27-28.

WIPE SCREENSelect this option when you need to wipe the display to clean off fingerprints, etc. WIPESCREEN allows you 20 seconds to clean the display without affecting the system operations.See “Cleaning the Personal™ music center” on page 45.

CD OPTIONSSelect this option to create and edit a CD play list even if you are listening to another source.If you are in CD mode, you can also select random and repeat play. See “Using the CDOPTIONS menu” on pages 32-34.

SPEAKERSUse this option to select the number of speakers you want to listen to, and adjust surroundand center speaker volume levels. See “Selecting the number of speakers” on page 22.

RECORD OUTUse this option to select which source is directed to the RECORD OUT (line out) jacks,allowing you to listen to one source while recording another. See “Using a tape recorder withyour system” on page 35.

SIGNAL LEVELSThe SIGNAL LEVELS option allows you to read the received signal strength of AM and FMradio stations. It also allows you to equalize the volume levels of externally connectedcomponents. See “Optimizing AM/FM radio reception” on page 36, or “Equalizing the volumelevels of external sources” on page 37.

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Listening to the systemYour Lifestyle® 50 system uses digital signal processing to bring even greater realism andimpact to both movies and music recordings. Built-in Dolby Digital decoding delivers up to5.1 discrete audio channels (that is, five for the independent Jewel Cube® speakers and onefor rich bass from the Acoustimass® module) from DVD, digital TV, next-generation cableboxes, and satellite receivers. With analog formats, as well as for two-channel PCM andDolby Digital bitstreams, Videostage® decoding steers front information to the left, center, andright, and directs surround information to the left and right rear channels. As a result, thesound of stereo broadcasts and rented or recorded tapes can approach that of your DVDdiscs.

In addition, Videostage decoding can process a one-channel program and direct five-channelsound to five independent speakers. Dialogue remains locked on-screen, while music andambient effects fill the room to increase your listening enjoyment.

You may choose to listen through two, three, or five speakers. Traditional stereo may beenjoyed through two or more speakers. Listening through three or five speakers helps anchorthe dialogue of movies to the picture and provides a more solid image for music vocals. Forthe greatest surround effect, listening through five speakers gives you the most convincingsound experience.

Selecting the number of speakersInitially, the AM and FM sources turn on in 2-speaker mode (front right and front left). All othersources initially turn on in 5-speaker mode. To change the speakers setting, press the MENUbutton until SPEAKERS is displayed (Figure 23). Use the or arrow buttons to changespeaker mode from 5 to 3 or 2. Speaker settings are remembered for source and room.

Figure 23

Speaker selection display

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Adjusting center and surround levelsThe SPEAKERS selection display (Figure 23) also allows you to adjust the volume levels ofthe center and surround speakers. At the factory, these levels are set to zero. To adjust them,press the MENU button until SPEAKERS is displayed. Then use the or arrow buttons toadjust the levels.

• The CENTER level can be adjusted to soften or emphasize center speaker image.

• The SURROUND level can be adjusted to move the surround information forward in theroom or further to the rear.

The system remembers the center and surround level settings for the room in which theywere adjusted.

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Using enhanced mode for movie soundtracksPressing VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 initially turns the system on in enhanced mode, with bass andtreble settings specially designed for proper playback of movie soundtracks. Enhanced modeis turned on or off using the FILM BASS button on the display (Figure 24). When enhancedmode is on, the words FILM BASS appear on the display. Pressing TAPE initially turns thesystem on in the standard listening mode. FILM BASS cannot be engaged for AM, FM or CD.

Note: Enhanced mode provides more bass and less treble, as is specified for properplayback of movie soundtracks.

Figure 24

Selecting enhanced mode(FILM BASS) for moviesoundtracks

Using simulated surround for mono movie materialBose® Videostage® decoding can process a one-channel program into five-speaker sound,directing the signals so that dialogue remains locked on-screen, while music and ambienteffects fill the room. You experience a surround sensation, providing extra enjoyment whenyou watch older, pre-stereo movies. This feature can be used for mono TV, FM, and AMprograms. It is automatically turned on when a Dolby Digital bitstream indicates that itcontains a mono program.

For other mono program sources, you can engage or disengage this feature using thePersonal™ music center. Press MENU and hold it until drc or 1ch:5 appears on the display. Ifdrc is displayed, press either of the top or arrow buttons to select 1ch:5 (Figure 25).Then use the lower or arrow buttons to select between On or – – (Off). Initially, thisfeature is On for AM and off ( – – ) for all other sources. If you change the setting for anysource, the system is reset to these settings when you turn off a room.

Figure 25

Selecting five-speaker sound fora mono source

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Digital Dynamic Range® compressionThis feature automatically monitors and adjusts the volume to let you hear soft sounds(particularly dialogue), but reduces the chance of you being overwhelmed by a loud specialeffect such as an explosion. Digital Dynamic Range compression is initially disengaged for allsound sources.

You can engage or disengage Digital Dynamic Range compression using the Personal musiccenter. Press MENU and hold it for about two seconds. You should see drc on the display. Ifnot, press the left or right arrow button until drc is displayed. Using the left or right arrowbutton below drc, select On or – – (Off) (Figure 26). The music center remembers yoursettings in the event of a power loss.

Figure 26

Selecting Digital DynamicRange compression

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Turning on the digital audio sourceTurn on the DVD player, DTV, or other digital audio source. Make sure a disc is loaded in theDVD player.

Turning on the system and choosing digital soundPress AUX to turn your system on to play digital sound. If your Lifestyle® system does notreceive a valid PCM or Dolby Digital bitstream, it will automatically select the analog signalconnected to the AUX jacks on the multi-room interface.

Selecting listening materialTo select material with compatible digital-audio bitstreams, look for the terms PCM or DolbyDigital, or the symbol 1 on DVD-Video discs. Your Lifestyle® 50 system cannot processMPEG-2 or DTS digital bitstreams. Make sure a connection is made between your DVDplayer or Digital TV’s digital audio output and your system’s digital audio input.

To select surround-encoded analog or digital audio material, look for the terms Surround orDolby Surround, the symbol 3 on tapes and discs, or the word “surround” preced-ing a TV broadcast. You can listen to any program material in five-speaker (surround sound)mode, though you may not hear sound from all five speakers all the time. Some monaural andstereo materials will not cause sound to be directed to the surround speakers. Even withsurround-encoded material there are times when no sounds are directed to the surroundspeakers.

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Operating the special featuresSee “Listening to the system” on pages 22-24 for a more detailed explanation of thesespecial features.

Enhanced modeWhen you select The mode is To change this

VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 Enhanced (FILM BASS on) Press the FILM BASS button.

TAPE, AUX Standard (FILM BASS off) Press the FILM BASS button.

CD, AM or FM Standard Not applicable. You cannotselect enhanced mode for CD,AM or FM.

Simulated surround (monaural into 5 speakers)When your audio source is Simulated surround is To change this

AUX source with Mono Dolby ON Press and hold the MENUDigital, AM button. Select 1ch:5 and

switch to – – (Off).

Anything else OFF Press and hold the MENUbutton. Select 1ch:5 andswitch to On.

Digital Dynamic Range® compressionWhen you select Digital Dynamic Range is To change this

Any SOURCE OFF Press and hold the MENUbutton. Select drc and switchto On.

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Listening to the radioYour Lifestyle® system has a built-in AM/FM radio. Good AM/FM radio reception depends onthe location and orientation of the AM and FM antennas. See “FM antenna connections” and“AM antenna connections” on page 16 for proper antenna installation. See “Optimizing AM/FM radio reception” on page 36 for help with antenna adjustment.

Turning the system on and choosing the radioPress FM or AM to turn your system on to the most recently selected FM or AM station. If thesystem is already on, use the FM or AM button to select either of these sources.

Setting radio channel spacingOn some multi-room interfaces, the AM and FM channel spacing can be set for NorthAmerica (US: 10 kHz for AM and 200 kHz for FM) or Europe (EU: 9 kHz for AM and 50 kHz forFM). Select the channel spacing most appropriate for your area.

To change between US and EU channel spacing, press and hold the SOURCE button for twoseconds. Press either arrow button until tunr appears. Using the arrow buttons select US orEU. Press DONE to exit.

Selecting FM or AMPress the FM or AM SOURCE button to turn on the radio band desired. Select a station bytuning manually, seeking a strong station, or selecting a preset station.

Manually tuning a radio stationTo manually tune a radio station, press the (decrease) or (increase) arrow button oneither side of the frequency display to change the frequency in small steps (Figure 27). Or,press the KEYPAD button until the indicator arrow points toward TUNE. Then use thenumber buttons to enter the frequency of the station you want to tune. The left-most digit isentered first and the display flashes while you enter more digits. When you have entered thestation frequency, the system selects that station or the closest valid station.

Figure 27

Tuning the radio from the FMsource display

To tune a station, use up/down arrow keys, orpoint the KEYPAD to TUNE and enter numbers.

Receiving FM stereo or monaural broadcastsWhen receiving sufficiently strong FM stereo broadcast signals, the radio automaticallyreceives in the stereo mode; the STEREO indicator appears on the display. Weak stereosignals are received in the monoaural mode (the STEREO indicator is off).

To force the tuner to receive in stereo mode only, press and hold the center of the stationdisplay until you hear a high-pitched beep. To receive in monaural mode only, press and holduntil you hear a low-pitched beep. However, even though you may have forced the stereomode, monaural broadcast material is still heard in monaural. Retuning the station cancelsany forcing.

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Press and hold here to store a preset,or to quick-store a preset, pressand hold any button 1 through 9

Receiving AM stationsNormally, the AM radio receives sufficiently strong AM stations using a wide bandwidth filter.If you experience difficulty tuning to a weak AM station, you can force the AM tuner to use anarrow bandwidth filter to eliminate interference from other stations.

To force the tuner to use a narrow bandwidth filter, press and hold the center of the stationdisplay until you hear a low-pitched beep. To switch back to the wide bandwidth filter, pressand hold until you hear a high-pitched beep. Retuning the station cancels any forcing.

Seeking the strongest stationsPress either the or SEEK arrow button to tune to the next strong station.

Selecting a preset stationYou can select a preset station using the or PRESET arrow buttons or the KEYPAD.To use the KEYPAD, press the KEYPAD button until the indicator arrow points towardPRESET. Then enter the number of the preset station you want.

Note: If you have not selected a valid preset location, the system remains at the currentsetting.

Setting a station presetYour Lifestyle® system can store up to 25 FM and 25 AM station presets. You can set presetsusing the STORE button, KEYPAD, preset number display area, or PRESETS menu.

Setting a preset using the STORE buttonDuring normal AM/FM radio operation when the keypad is not displayed, you can see theSTORE button at the bottom of the screen. To store a preset in the next available location,press and hold the STORE button until the music center beeps and the new preset numberappears.

Using the KEYPAD to quick-store presetsYou can quick-store presets in locations 1 through 9. Hold down any KEYPAD number buttonfrom 1 to 9 until the music center beeps and the new preset number appears.

Setting a preset using the preset number displayYou can quick-store a station using the PRESET number display. Press and hold down thedisplay area between the PRESET arrow buttons (dashes or a preset number are displayed)until the system beeps. After the beep, the new preset number is shown. This stores a newpreset at the next available preset number. Use the PRESETS menu (page 28) if you want tochange a preset to a different station.

Note: If the display says FULL after pressing the PRESET number display area, no morepresets are available. See “Erasing a preset station” on page 28.

Figure 28

Setting presets using thePRESET number display orKEYPAD

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Figure 30

After setting a station aspreset 3

Setting presets using the PRESETS menuYou can set station presets using the PRESETS menu which is available only when AM or FMis the selected source.

To set a preset station:1. Select the AM or FM source.

2. Press the MENU button once to access the PRESETS menu (Figure 29).

3. Select an unused preset number and then a station using the arrow buttons. Stations canalso be selected using SEEK or the KEYPAD. Any preset number not used flashes on thedisplay.

4. Press the STORE button to set the selected station to a selected preset number. Toconfirm a stored preset, the music center displays the station frequency and a CLEARbutton (Figure 30). The CLEAR button appears whenever you select a stored preset, givingyou the option of erasing the setting.

Figure 29

Selecting a station for a preset

Erasing a preset stationTo erase a preset station, press MENU once to access the PRESETS menu. Select the presetnumber you want to erase and press CLEAR.

Managing your preset stationsUsing the PRESETS menu makes it easier to organize your preset stations, and store aspecific station in a specific preset location. Here are some tips:

• Since any station can be assigned to more than one preset number, you can reserve agroup of preset numbers for each household member to allow for different preferences.

• You can reserve different number groups for different types of stations.

• For easy reference, you may want to keep a written record of your presets.

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Using the CD changerYou can load the CD changer with up to six compact discs at a time.

Loading discs into the CD magazineTo load the CD magazine, hold it as shown in Figure 31. Insert up to six discs, label sideup. Take care to place only one disc in each slot. Note the slot numbers 1 through 6, frombottom to top, on the front edge window. These numbers correspond to the CD numberson the display.

CAUTION: Do not insert more than one disc into any slot. Forcing two discs into one slotcould cause them to become stuck, and could damage the discs, the CD magazine, or theCD changer.

Note: If a disc is upside-down, it does not play. The display flashes the disc number.

Figure 31

Loading and ejecting a CD

Ejecting discs from the CD magazinePress the white lever that corresponds to the disc you want to eject. This ejects the disc farenough for you to grasp the edge and remove it from the magazine (Figure 31).

Loading the CD magazine into the CD changerOpen the CD changer door. Insert the CD magazine fully into the CD changer, following thedirection of the arrow on the magazine (Figure 32).

Ejecting the CD magazine from the CD changerPress the EJECT button, at the lower left of the magazine slot, to remove the magazine(Figure 32). If a CD is playing, pressing the EJECT button stops the CD, replaces it in themagazine, and ejects the magazine.

Figure 32

Loading and unloading the CDmagazine

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Turning the system on and choosing the CD changerPress the CD source button to select the CD changer. If the system is off, this turns it on atthe same time. When you press CD, the CD changer display (Figure 33) appears on thedisplay. If a CD has been loaded, it begins to play. If no disc is installed, a noCd message isdisplayed.

Note: To prevent excessive wear on the CD mechanism, CD play or random play operationsautomatically stop after 24 hours.

Figure 33

The CD changer display

To play a CDPress the PLAY button. The button symbol flashes until play begins.

To pause a CDPress the PAUSE button. The button symbol flashes. Press PAUSE or PLAY to resume.If left unattended, the CD changer mode changes from PAUSE to STOP after 20 minutes. Youcan skip tracks forward or backward while paused.

To stop a CDPress the STOP or OFF button. If you press STOP , the disc number, total play time andnumber of tracks appear briefly on the display.

To skip to other tracksTo skip to the next track, press the TRACK forward button. To skip to the previous track,press the TRACK backward button. Pressing TRACK while playing a CD skips you tothe beginning of the track in play.

To play another discPress the DISC forward or backward button. This skips you to the next or previous discin the changer and starts playing the CD. The message CHANGING is displayed until playbegins. Empty disc changer slots are automatically skipped.

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Elapsed play timefor current track

Press and hold here to store aTRACK number in the CD play list

Scan CDbackward

Scan CDforward

Skip DISCor TRACKforward

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backward

Removes TRACKnumber from normal play

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To scan a discPress and hold the scan forward or backward button (these are the ones to the leftand right of the play time display). Scanning back or forward stops at the first or last track ofthe disc. You can scan a CD while it is paused.

To add a track to the play listSkip to the track you want to add to the play list. Press and hold the TRACK number displayarea. The current track number is stored in the next available location in the CD play list.

To omit a track from normal playSelect the TRACK number, then press and hold the OMIT TRACK button. You can omit up to15 tracks and you can omit a track while it is playing. Omitted tracks are not played duringnormal, repeat, or random play modes.

You can skip to an omitted track using the TRACK forward or backward button.When on an omitted track, the word OMITTED is displayed and the OMIT TRACK buttonbecomes CLEAR OMIT TRACK.

To clear an omitted track and restore it to normal play, skip to the omitted track number andthen press CLEAR OMIT TRACK. To clear all omitted tracks at the same time, eject the CDmagazine.

To listen to the CD play list• Press the PLAY LIST button (Figure 34).

• To cancel PLAY LIST, press STOP, or press PLAY LIST again. If you press STOP, thecurrent CD stops playing. If you press PLAY LIST again, the current CD continues to play.

Note: The PLAY LIST button appears only after you store CD selections in the play listmemory. To program a play list, see “Programming a CD play list” on page 33.

If the play list has an invalid entry, such as a track number that can’t be found, it is skippedduring play. If a CD was removed or exchanged, the system tries to play the disc as pro-grammed. Unavailable items are skipped.

Figure 34

Display after pressingPLAY LIST

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Using the CD OPTIONS menuFrom the CD OPTIONS menu you can select repeat or random play, or program a CD playlist. To access the CD OPTIONS, press the MENU button until CD OPTIONS is displayed(Figure 35). You can do this while a CD plays if you wish.

Figure 35

CD options display

Selecting repeat and random modesRepeat and random modes remain active until you press STOP or OFF. To place thesystem in a repeat or random mode, go to the MENU button and select CD OPTIONS. Usethe REPEAT and RANDOM buttons to select the mode you want. Press DONE to exit the CDOPTIONS menu. To cancel a repeat or random mode, press OFF in the CD OPTIONS menu.You can select the following repeat and random modes:Mode Press What it doesRepeat track REPEAT TRACK Repeats selected track for 24 hrs.Repeat CD REPEAT DISC Plays all tracks on selected disc in order.

Repeats for 24 hrs.Repeat all REPEAT ALL Plays all loaded discs in order. Repeats for

24 hrs.Random CD RANDOM DISC Plays selected disc once in random order

and stops.Random all RANDOM ALL Plays all tracks on all discs once in

random order and stops.Repeat random CD REPEAT DISC then RANDOM DISC Plays selected disc in random order.

Repeats for 24 hrs.Repeat random all REPEAT ALL then RANDOM ALL Plays all discs and tracks in random order.

Repeats for 24 hrs.

Selecting play list modesYou can also apply repeat or random modes to your CD play list. Press the PLAY LIST buttonbefore pressing the MENU button to select the CD OPTIONS menu. Then select one of thefollowing play list modes using the REPEAT and RANDOM buttons. When you are through,press DONE to exit.Play list mode Press What it doesRandom list RANDOM DISC or RANDOM ALL Plays all selections in the PLAY LIST

once in random order.Repeat list REPEAT DISC or REPEAT ALL Repeats PLAY LIST.Repeat track list REPEAT TRACK Repeats selected PLAY LIST item.Repeat random list REPEAT DISC or REPEAT ALL Plays and repeats all selections in the

then RANDOM DISC or RANDOM ALL PLAY LIST in random order.

Note: If you select random and repeat modes that cannot be combined (REPEAT TRACKand RANDOM DISC, for example), the system accepts the most recently entered choice.

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Press to store selected DISC and TRACK

Programming a CD play listUsing the Lifestyle® system’s programming feature, you can create your own CD play list ofup to 50 tracks (including repeats) from the loaded discs. You can create or edit a CD play listeven while listening to another source. However, you can’t edit the play list while the list isplaying. To create or edit a CD play list, press the MENU button and select CD OPTIONS.

Note: If you have more than one Personal™ music center, only one user can edit the play listat a time.

To create a CD play list1. Press EDIT PLAY LIST. The next available item number is flashing to indicate that the

music center is ready for programming (Figure 36).

2. Select a DISC and TRACK number using the or arrow buttons.

3. Press STORE to enter the CD selection into memory under the selected ITEM number. TheITEM number stops flashing.

4. Press the ITEM right arrow for the next item number.

5. Repeat steps 2, 3 and 4 to add more items to the list. When the list has 50 programmeditems, the STORE button disappears.

6. When you have completed your play list, press DONE to exit.

Figure 36

Starting to build the CD play list

To change an entry in the CD play list1. Press EDIT PLAY LIST. If the list has 50 items stored, the ITEM field indicates FULL and

does not flash.

2. Select the number of the item you want to change and press CLEAR.

3. Select a new DISC and TRACK and press STORE.

4. To make other changes, repeat steps 2 and 3. Otherwise, press DONE to exit.

Next available location flashes

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Press to insertitem into list

Press to removeitem from list

Press to removeentire list

To insert a new track in an existing play list1. Press EDIT PLAY LIST. If the ITEM field indicates FULL, you can’t insert a new item unless

you delete one or more items from the list.

2. Select the ITEM number of the location where you want to insert a new CD selection. TheITEM number should not be flashing.

3. Press INSERT (Figure 37). The ITEM number begins flashing to indicate that the itemyou were viewing was moved up one item number leaving your selected ITEM numberavailable.

4. Select a DISC and TRACK number and press STORE.

To delete a track from the play list1. Press EDIT PLAY LIST.

2. Select the number of the item you want to delete and press CLEAR (Figure 37). TheTRACK and DISC numbers change to dashes. The location is cleared and all items afterthis one are moved down one item number.

3. To delete other items, repeat step 2. Otherwise, press DONE to exit.

Figure 37

CLEAR LIST and CLEARbuttons available on the displayafter first selection is entered

To erase the entire CD play list1. From the CD OPTIONS menu, press CLEAR LIST.

2. Press YES to confirm.

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Using the system with external componentsFollow the instructions on pages 12-15 for connecting components.

Turn on your component directly or by using its remote control. Press VOLUME or onyour Personal™ music center to raise or lower the volume. Control all other functions at thesource, referring to its owner’s manual if necessary. To begin, make sure the component isturned on and a tape, CD, DVD, laserdisc, etc. is loaded. If an external component soundssignificantly louder or softer than other sources, see “Equalizing the volume levels of externalsources” on page 37.

Note: The Lifestyle® 50 system cannot turn a connected component on or off.

Turning the system on and selecting the componentPress VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, AUX, or TAPE on your Personal music center to select the desiredcomponent. This turns your system on and selects the component connected to that input. Ifthe system is already on, this button selects the component.

The appropriate display indicator appears when the system is on and the component isselected.

CAUTION: The magnetic field from the Acoustimass® module is not an immediate risk toyour video tapes, audio tapes, and other magnetic media. However, you should not storetapes directly on or near the Acoustimass module.

Using a tape recorder with your systemIf you are listening to any source except TAPE, the output signal of that source is directed tothe RECORD OUT jacks.

Note: The ROOM outputs of the Lifestyle® 50 system are designated by the letters A throughD. In a multi-room system, the source that is playing in the room designated by the letterclosest to the begining of the alphabet is sent to the RECORD OUT jacks.

You may also specify a source to be directed to the RECORD OUT jacks even if you are notlistening to that source. To do this:

1. Select RECORD OUT with the MENU button. The words RECORD OUT are displayedunder the source display area (Figure 38).

2. Select a source to record. The selected source appears in the source display area in placeof the dashes (Figure 38). If you want to remove your RECORD OUT selection, pressCLEAR. The dashes reappear.

The selected source stays on until you turn RECORD OUT off. If the CD changer isselected for RECORD OUT, it shuts off after 24 hours if you have not turned it off sooner.

3. When you are ready, set the tape deck to record.

Figure 38

The RECORD OUT menudisplay

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Fine-tuning your systemIn most situations, you only need to follow the speaker placement guidelines (see “SettingUp” on pages 6-8) for your system to provide excellent sound quality. You do not need toadjust tone settings for changes in volume, since Bose® patented integrated signal process-ing provides a natural tonal balance over the full range of volume settings.

If desired, you can further fine-tune your system as described here.

Adjusting speaker controlsThe Lifestyle® 50 system treble and bass controls are located on the Acoustimass® module(Figure 39). 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 o’clock position. You can alsolocate 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 oftreble or bass.

Compensating for room acousticsThe acoustics (sound qualities) of your room can affect the overall sound quality of anyspeaker system. In general, you can reduce many problems with acoustics by the careful useof the treble and bass controls.

Too much or too little trebleRooms that reflect a lot of sound, especially those with bare floors and walls, may soundoverly shrill or “bright.” Turning down the treble control (toward – ) decreases treble sound.

Rooms with a lot of sound-absorbing furnishings, such as upholstered furniture, wall-to-wallcarpet, or heavy drapes, may sound muffled or dull. Moving speakers further away from softfurnishings increases treble. You can increase treble sound by slightly turning up the treblecontrol (toward + ).

Too much or too little bassYou can decrease bass sound by turning down the bass control (toward – ). To increase bass,turn up the bass control (toward + ). Acoustimass module placement also affects the amountof bass you hear. Placing the module closer to the corner of the room increases bass. Movingthe module away from the corner decreases bass.

Optimizing AM/FM radio receptionYou can adjust the orientation of your AM/FM antenna for the strongest signal by selectingSIGNAL LEVELS with the MENU button (Figure 40). Select the AM or FM radio, and thedisplay shows you the strength level of the received signal. While watching the display,reposition your antenna until the highest possible signal level is achieved. The signal level canvary from 0 to 99. The manual tuning keys are provided so that you can check the signalstrengths of multiple stations.

Figure 40

AM/FM antenna signal strengthdisplay

Figure 39

Treble and bass controls

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Equalizing the volume levels of external sourcesThe SIGNAL LEVELS selection in the MENU options allows you to adjust and equalize thevolume gain levels received from externally connected sources (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, AUX, TAPE).For example, you can adjust the gain level of an external source so that volume level 50 on thissource sounds as loud as level 50 from a built-in source.

1. Using the MENU button, select SIGNAL LEVELS.

2. Press VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, TAPE or AUX and you are shown a gain adjustment display(Figure 41). After listening to the built-in sources (FM, AM, CD) at your preferred volumelevel, use the arrow keys to adjust the signal level settings (GAIN) of the connectedsources until you get the same volumes. The adjustment range is from –15 to +15.

Figure 41

Gain adjustment display

Adjusting LCD contrastYou can adjust the contrast of the display. Press and hold the SOURCE button until Lcdappears. Use the lower arrow buttons to change the contrast level.

Figure 42

LCD contrast adjustmentdisplay

Adjusting the Personal™ music center beepYou can adjust the loudness of the beep made when pressing the display buttons. Press andhold the SOURCE button until Lcd appears. Use the upper arrow buttons to select the bEEPdisplay. Use the arrow buttons to select between Lo, HI, and – – (off).

Figure 43

Beep adjustment display

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Forcing the SOURCE buttons to stay onNormally, the SOURCE buttons are automatically removed from the display following certainoperations. You can change the behavior of these buttons so that they remain in the state youlast set them (on or off screen) using the SOURCE button.

1. Press and hold the SOURCE button until Lcd appears.

2. Press either upper arrow key until you see STAY and the SOURCE button appears in theupper left region of the display (Figure 44).

3. Press either lower arrow key to select (Yes).

4. To return the SOURCE buttons to normal operation, select (No).

Figure 44

Selecting the display mode ofthe SOURCE buttons

Forcing the KEYPAD buttons to stay onNormally, the numerical keypad buttons are automatically removed from the display followingcertain operations. You can change the behavior of these buttons so that they remain in thestate you last set them (on or off screen) using the KEYPAD button.

1. Press and hold the SOURCE button until Lcd appears.

2. Press either upper arrow key until you see STAY and the KEYPAD button appears in theupper right region of the display (Figure 45).

3. Press either lower arrow key to select (Yes).

4. To return the KEYPAD to normal operation, select (No).

Figure 45

Selecting the display mode ofthe KEYPAD buttons

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= KEYPAD buttons are removed following certain operations.Press KEYPAD to access them again.

= KEYPAD buttons remain as you last set them with theKEYPAD button.

= SOURCE buttons are removed following certain operations.Press SOURCE to access them again.

= SOURCE buttons remain as you last set them with theSOURCE button, except for when the system is off.

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Adjusting the display fade timeThe fade control display allows you to adjust the length of time the music center display stayson (after your last button press) before it fades. To adjust this time:

1. Press and hold the SOURCE button until Lcd appears.

2. Press either upper arrow key until you see FAdE on the display (Figure 46).

3. Press either lower arrow key to select a number between –15 and +15 (initial setting = 0).This is the number of seconds that is added or subtracted from the display fade time. Apositive number keeps the display on longer than the initial setting. A negative numberallows the display to fade sooner than the initital setting.

4. Press DONE to exit this mode.

Figure 46

Fade control display

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Connecting additional roomsFollow the placement guidelines for the Bose® powered speakers that you plan to connect.Then review your plan for how to connect these speakers to the multi-room interface in yourprimary room. If you have questions or need extension cables to complete the connections,call Bose Customer Service at the numbers listed on the back inside cover of this owner’sguide.

CAUTION: Make sure all components are unplugged from the power outlet before youbegin hooking up additional speakers.

Connect the audio input cable from your additional powered speakers to the selected ROOMjack on the back of the multi-room interface.

1. Plug the small black multi-pin connector (flat side facing up) into the jack markedROOM B, C, or D on the back of the interface.

2. Follow the instructions that came with your speakers for connecting the cable to thespeakers.

Note: Be sure that each connector is inserted completely into each jack.

Figure 47

ROOM jacks on the multi-roominterface

Room A, B, C, and D jacks

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Operating in more than one roomYour Lifestyle® 50 system can control up to four sets of Bose® powered speakers, allowingyour family to enjoy different audio sources (CD, radio, TV, etc.) in up to four rooms. Theserooms are referred to as room A, B, C, and D, with room A being the primary room (the oneused for a one-room system). If two or more rooms are connected to your system, thePersonal™ music center displays ROOM and HOUSE buttons, and room indicators (A, B, C,and/or D). Figure 48 shows an example display for a two-room system.

Figure 48

Example display for a two-roomsystem The room indicators tell you what was selected by the

ROOM or HOUSE button

The ROOM button lets you control a single room or two or more rooms that share a source

The HOUSE button lets you control all connected rooms as one

Understanding the room indicatorsA boxed letter indicates the presently-selected room or rooms. The selected room isaffected by any source changes, or any change you make using the VOLUME, MUTE,ON/OFF, or SLEEP buttons.

B An unboxed letter indicates a room listening to a shared source. A shared source is onethat is playing in the controlled room as well as in up to three additional rooms. If youchange the radio station, CD track, etc., of the shared source, the change affects allrooms sharing this source. However, you cannot change sources for all affected roomsat the same time. The VOLUME, MUTE, ON/OFF, and SLEEP buttons only affect theboxed room(s).

An empty box appears for each connected room when you press the HOUSE button.When you change the volume in the HOUSE mode, the numerical level appearing on thedisplay does not represent the actual volume level in all connected rooms. It onlyrepresents the actual volume in rooms represented by a boxed letter.

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Using the ROOM buttonThe ROOM button allows you to select any connected room and control any sound sourceyou want to hear in that room. Each time you press the ROOM button you can transfercontrol from one room to the next in A-B-C-D order. The room indicators on the display tellyou what is currently selected. Rooms listening to a shared source can be linked and con-trolled as one room.

Turning on different sources in more than one roomLet’s say you have a two-room system (rooms A and B) and the entire system is off. To turnon a different source in each room:

1. Wake up the Personal™ music center.

2. Press the ROOM button until the room indicator is displayed. Press a source button,such as VIDEO 1, to turn on the system and listen to your DVD player in room A. Adjustthe volume to the desired level.

3. Press the ROOM button again. The room indicator is displayed. Press a different sourcebutton, such as CD, to listen to a CD in room B. Again, adjust the volume to the desiredlevel.

4. Press the ROOM button again and notice that the room indicator is displayed. You arecontrolling room A once again and the displays indicates that the VIDEO 1 source is on.

Setting up a shared sourceNow, let’s say the system is already on and you want to play the FM radio in rooms A and B:

1. Wake up the Personal music center.

2. Press the ROOM button until the room indicator is displayed. Press the FM sourcebutton and adjust the volume to the desired level for room A.

3. Press the ROOM button again to select room . Press the FM source button and adjustthe volume to the desired level for room B. Now, the indicators A B are displayed.

4. Press the ROOM button again. The indicators A B appear on the display indicating thatyou can control these two rooms together. Any button command given now (SOURCE,VOLUME, MUTE, ON/OFF, SLEEP) is applied to both rooms.

Note: Remember that there are limits to using different sources in different rooms. With onetuner, the system cannot play one radio station in one room and another radio station inanother. Similarly, with one CD changer, the system cannot play two different CDs at the sametime.

Linking rooms for common controlThere are two ways to link rooms in order to control them as one.

• Set up a shared source in two or more rooms and select them together using the ROOMbutton. See “Setting up a shared source” above.

• Link all connected rooms using the HOUSE button. See “Using the HOUSE button” onpage 43.

Returning to single-room controlAfter you have gained control of multiple rooms using the ROOM button, you can use theROOM button again to gain control of a single room. Press ROOM until the room you want isdisplayed ( , , , or ). Control that room as desired.

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Using the HOUSE buttonUsing the HOUSE button, you can link all rooms together and control them as one. When youpress the HOUSE button, an empty box indicator is displayed for each connected room. Anybutton pressed after that (any source button, VOLUME, MUTE, or SLEEP) affects every room.When you are done listening you can press OFF to turn off the entire system.

Note: If you do not press any additional buttons after pressing HOUSE, pressing HOUSEagain cancels HOUSE mode.

Press the HOUSE button before each command to apply that command to all rooms:

Press … To do this …

HOUSE then a source Play the selected source in all connected rooms.

HOUSE then VOLUME / Adjust the volume up or down by the same amount in allrooms that are on, or all connected rooms if they are all off.The system remembers the differences among the originalroom volume settings.

HOUSE then MUTE Silence all connected rooms that are on, even if any werepreviously muted individually. To cancel this command, pressHOUSE then MUTE again. Any rooms that were muted beforethis command was given stay silent until individually unmuted.If you unmute an individual room after it was muted by aHOUSE - MUTE command, the other rooms remain silent untileach one is unmuted individually. Pressing HOUSE thenVOLUME unmutes all muted rooms.

HOUSE then SLEEP Set the SLEEP timer for all rooms that are on. The SLEEP timeselected applies to all rooms that are on even if they areplaying different sources. If the SLEEP timer was already setin one or more rooms, the display shows the longest timealready set. You can accept this time or change it for all therooms. To cancel the HOUSE - SLEEP command, pressHOUSE, SLEEP, CLEAR, and then DONE.

HOUSE then OFF Turn off the entire system.

Note: Instead of setting the whole house to one sleep time, you can set different sleep timesfor individual rooms by using the ROOM button to select each room and setting SLEEP.

When two or more rooms are linked, adjusting the SLEEP time affects all linked rooms(indicated by boxed letters).

Using more than one Personal™ music centerIf you have a multi-room system, you can add additional music centers for some or all of theconnected rooms. Each multi-room interface can be controlled by a maximum of four musiccenters. Each music center can control up to four rooms.

To add a new music center to your system, follow the setup instructions on page 17. Be sureto install the batteries and turn it on for the first time close to the multi-room interface to allowthe new music center to set up a radio frequency link with your system. If the multi-roominterface is not plugged in or the music center is out of range, the display indicates NORESPONSE.

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LOCATE MUSIC CENTER button

Finding a misplaced Personal™ music centerThe “find me” feature assists you in locating the music center. Press the LOCATE MUSICCENTER button on the back of the multi-room interface (under the antenna connections, nextto the CD changer cable connection). The volume drops in any rooms that are on and anymusic center within range of the multi-room interface eventually begins beeping and flashing.The beeping and flashing continues for two minutes. Touching the screen of any music centerstops it from beeping and flashing. Pressing VOLUME on any music center cancels theLOCATE MUSIC CENTER function.

Figure 49

The LOCATE MUSIC CENTERbutton

Replacing batteriesThe LOW BATTERY message appears when batteries are nearly depleted. As batteries getweaker, the message flashes faster and display timeouts become shorter.

Figure 50

The LOW BATTERY warningmessage

System settings are not lost when batteries are changed or battery power fails.

Replace the batteries with 4 AAA or IEC-R03 1.5V alkaline batteries, matching the + and –symbols on the batteries with the + and – markings inside the compartment and on the backlabel. See “Setting up the Personal™ music center” on page 17 for battery installationinstructions.

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Cleaning the systemThe only maintenance your system may need is periodic cleaning and replacing the musiccenter batteries. For information on replacing the batteries see page 17.

CAUTION: Do not use any spray cleaners near the system. Do not use any solvents,chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives.

CAUTION: Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings of the system. If liquids accidentlyget into any system component, turn the system off and allow it to air dry. Then turn it onagain. If you notice any problems with its functioning, turn it off and contact Bose® CustomerService.

Cleaning the Personal™ music centerYou can use an ammonia-free window cleaner on a soft cloth to clean the music centerincluding the display screen. See the cautions at the top of the page.

Before you start cleaning the display, press the MENU button until you select WIPE SCREEN.You can use this option to disable the display buttons for up to 20 seconds while you wipethe screen. When you are ready to wipe the screen, press START to begin the countdown.This enables you to clean the screen without affecting system operation. The system beepsduring the last five seconds to warn you that time is running out.

Figure 51

Entering the WIPE SCREENdisplay

Cleaning the CD changerUse only a soft cloth to clean the outside of the CD changer. See the cautions at the top ofthe page.

Cleaning the speakers and Acoustimass® moduleClean the surface of your speakers with a soft, damp cloth. You can use an ammonia-freewindow cleaner on a soft cloth to maintain the finish. See the cautions at the top of the page.

The speaker grille panels require no special care, although you may vacuum them carefullywith a soft-bristled attachment, if necessary.

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Troubleshooting

Problem What to do

System does not function • Make sure the power connector is inserted securely into the multi-room interface, the powerat all cord is inserted securely into the Acoustimass® module, the power pack and power cord

are plugged fully into operating AC wall outlets.• Be sure to select a source (CD, AM/FM, etc.).• Unplug the multi-room interface power pack for a few seconds, then reconnect it. This

allows the unit to reset itself after a power surge or power interruption.

No sound • Increase the volume.• Check to see if MUTE is flashing on the display. If it is, press the MUTE button to unmute

the sound.• Make sure the audio input cable is firmly seated in the multi-room interface ROOM A jack

and the multi-pin connector on the other end is firmly seated in the Acoustimass moduleAUDIO INPUT jack.

• Check speaker connections.• Make sure the digital audio input cable is firmly seated in the multi-room interface AUX jack

and the other end of the cable is firmly seated in the connector at the digital source.• Check the connections for any external components. Make sure to select the correct

source for the desired input.• Be sure the CD is placed correctly label-side up in the magazine, and the magazine is

inserted properly in the CD changer.• Connect the FM and AM antennas.

No sound from • Make sure the center cube cable is connected at both ends.center speaker • Check the settings in the SPEAKERS menu.

Too much sound • Adjust the CENTER level in the SPEAKERS menu.from center speaker

No sound from • Select 5 speakers in the SPEAKERS menu.surround speakers • Adjust the SURROUND level in the SPEAKERS menu.

• Make sure the video sound source is stereo and surround-encoded, and the componentused (TV, VCR, DVD, or laserdisc player) is stereo.

Surround speakers • Adjust the SURROUND level in the SPEAKERS menu.are too loud • Make sure that the left and right front speakers are connected to the front speaker jacks

(blue) and the left and right surround speakers are connected to the surround speakerjacks (orange). Use the supplied test CD.

Music center control is • Check batteries and their polarity (+ and –). See page 17.inconsistent, shows a • Operate the music center closer to the multi-room interface.NO RESPONSE message, • Move the music center a few feet to avoid any area of interference.or does not work • Make sure the audio input cable is firmly seated, and uncoiled.

• Make sure the multi-room interface is connected and plugged in.• If NO RESPONSE is continuously displayed, the link between your music center and the

multi-room interface may be broken. To re-establish the link, hold the center close to theinterface. Press and hold MUTE for about 5 seconds until you hear a second beep. Afterabout 10 seconds, you should hear two beeps to confirm that the link is established.

Note: The music center establishes a link with the closest multi-room interface.

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Problem What to do

CD does not play • Check to see if the PLAY button symbol in the display is flashing.• Make sure the magazine is properly inserted.• Check to see if there is a disc in the magazine, label-side up. Display shows a flashing

number for a disc that is label-side down or cannot be read. Display shows noCd if nodiscs are loaded.

• Eject the magazine and try loading the CD again.• There may be dirt or dust on the CD. Clean the CD.• The disc may be defective. Try another disc.• The CD changer cannot play a DVD disc.• If the CD changer is not properly connected the display shows Plug in cd.• A display message Err indicates a mechanical error. Call Bose® Customer Service (see

inside back cover for listings).

Radio does not work • Make sure antennas are connected properly.• Position the AM antenna as far away from the multi-room interface as possible, at least 20

inches away.• Adjust antenna position to improve reception. Use SIGNAL LEVELS menu to determine

best reception. You may be in an area of weak signal coverage.• Make sure the AM antenna is upright.• Move antennas farther from TV or other electronic equipment.

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 CD changer.

No tape, CD, VCR, • Check the connections.or TV sound • Make sure the component is turned on.

• Refer to the component owner’s manual.

A display button does not • Calibrate the display screen. When you can only initiate a function by pressing the buttonactivate its function when too far off center, then a display screen calibration may be necessary. Calibrating thepressed on center display screen aligns the button icon with the appropriate area of the screen.

1. Press and hold the source display area (top center) until CAL appears.2. Press the SOURCE button as close to its center as possible. The KEYPAD button

appears.3. Press the KEYPAD button as close to its center as possible. A small round button

appears at the bottom right of the screen.4. Press the small round button as close to its center as possible to exit the calibration

function with a newly calibrated screen.• Contact Customer Service for assistance.

Warranty periodThe Bose® Lifestyle® 50 system is covered by a limited 1-year transferable warranty. Details ofthe warranty are provided on the warranty card that came with your system. Please fill out theinformation section on the card and mail it to Bose.

Customer ServiceFor additional help in solving problems, contact Bose Customer Service. See the inside backcover for Bose Customer Service offices and phone numbers.

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DimensionsPersonal music center

8.8" W x 4.1" D x 1.4" H(22.4 cm x 10.5 cm x 3.6 cm)

Multi-room interface7.4" W x 4.0" D x 2.1" H(18.8 cm x 10.0 cm x 5.5 cm)

CD changer15.5" W x 8.0" D x 2.6" H(39.4 cm x 20.3 cm x 6.6 cm)

Jewel Cube® speaker2.2" W x 3.2" D x 4.4" H(5.6 cm x 8.1 cm x 11.2 cm)

Acoustimass® module23.3" W x 7.5" D x 14.0" H(59.0 cm x 19.0 cm x 35.5 cm)

WeightsPersonal music center

.8 lb (.4 kg)

Multi-room interface.8 lb (.4 kg)

CD changer5.9 lb (2.7 kg)

Jewel Cube speaker1 lb (0.5 kg)

Acoustimass module33 lb (15.0 kg)

Total shipping weight62 lb (28.2 kg)

FinishPersonal music center

Polymer, painted

Multi-room interfacePolymer

CD changerAluminum

Jewel Cube speakersPolymer, painted

Acoustimass moduleVinyl veneer, Polymer

8 7 6

5 4 3

2 1

Technical information

Speaker system power ratingUSA/Canada: 120V~ 50/60 Hz 350W

Europe/Australia: 220-240V~ 50/60 Hz 350W

Dual voltage: 115/230V~ 50/60 Hz 350W

Multi-room interfacepower pack power ratingUSA/Canada: 120V~ 60 Hz 25VA

Europe: 230V~ 50 Hz 25VA

Australia: 240V~ 50 Hz 25VA

Dual voltage: 120V~ 60 Hz 25VA and230V~ 50 Hz 25VA

Multi-room interface inputsTAPE IN: 2Vrms, maximum

AUX, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2: 2Vrms, maximum

FM antenna: 75ΩAM antenna: 12µH

Power: 12V~, 1.0A

Multi-room interface outputsRECORD OUT: fixed audio

ROOM A, B, C, D: auto-adjusting fixed orvariable audio

SERIAL DATA: for future use

ROOM connector pinouts:1: left audio2: right audio3: left audio4: right audio5: audio ground6: +10V control line7: SMART SPEAKER data8: control line ground

Personal™ music centerPower: 6V DC (1.5V x 4 AAA)

Range: 65 feet (20 m)

Product Information

AccessoriesTo find out about mounting brackets, stands, CD magazines, and connecting additionalBose® powered loudspeakers, contact your Bose dealer. Or call Bose directly (see insideback cover for phone numbers).

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Index

AAcoustimass® module

best bass performance 8connecting 10location 8magnetic field 8power cord 5, 17rubber feet 5, 8treble and bass controls 36ventilation 8

Additional powered speakers 40Additional rooms

connecting 40operating 41–43

AM 18, 20, 26–27, 28AM/FM radio

antenna 5antenna connections 16antenna placement 16channel spacing 26reception 36select 18station preset 27, 28TUNE 26

ANTENNA SIGNAL 36AUDIO INPUT

external components 15jacks 15

AUDIO OUTPUTadditional rooms 40connections 40PRIMARY 10

AUX 12–15, 18

BBass control 36Batteries

first installed 17LOW BATTERY 44replacing 17, 44

Beep adjustment display 37Built-in sources 20

CCAUTION marks 2CD 18, 20, 29, 30–32, 33–34CD changer

display 30loading 29location 8omit a track 31PAUSE 30PLAY 30select 30shipping screws 5, 17STOP 30TRACK 30

CD magazineejecting 29ejecting discs 29loading 29

CD modesplay list 32repeat and random 32

CD OPTIONS 21, 32display 32menu 32PLAY LIST 33, 34programming 33repeat or random play 32

CD play listCLEAR, CLEAR LIST 34EDIT 33, 34erase 34FULL 34INSERT 34ITEM 33programming 33STORE 33, 34

CENTER 22CHANGING 30Cleaning

Acoustimass module 45CD changer 45personal music center 45speakers 45WIPE SCREEN 21, 45

CLEAR, CLEAR LIST 34CLEAR OMIT TRACK 31Connecting powered speakers 40Customer Service 47

DDigital Dynamic Range® compression

24, 25Digital signal processing 4, 22Digital sound 4, 24DISC

scan 31skip 30

display contrast 37DONE

CD OPTIONS 32EDIT PLAY LIST 34SLEEP 19WIPE SCREEN 45

EEDIT PLAY LIST 33, 34Ejecting

CD magazine 29discs 29

Err 47External components

connecting 12–15selecting 35volume gain levels 37

External tape deckinputs/outputs 15recording 35

FFILM BASS 23FM 18, 20, 26–27, 28FULL 34

GGAIN

adjustment 37volume levels 37

HHome theater setup 12–15HOUSE

button 41indicator 43

IINSERT 34ITEM 33, 34

JJewel Cube® speakers

cleaning 45connecting 9locations 6, 7

KKEYPAD

presets or tuning 20show or hide 20, 38

LLCD contrast 37Loading the CD magazine 29LOCATE MUSIC CENTER 44Locations

Acoustimass module 8CD changer 8Jewel Cube speakers 6, 7multi-room interface 8

LOW BATTERY 17, 44

MMagnetic field 6, 8MENU

CD OPTIONS 32items 21PRESETS 28primary button 20RECORD OUT 35

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SIGNAL LEVELS 36, 37Multi-room interface

inputs/outputs 48location 8power pack 5, 11rear panel connections 12–15, 16

MUTE 20, 42, 43

NNO RESPONSE 17, 43, 46noCd 30, 47

OOMIT TRACK 31OMITTED 31ON/OFF 17, 18, 20

PPAUSE 30Personal™ music center

batteries 17battery compartment 17display 17, 18, 20finding a misplaced 44MENU items 21primary buttons 20radio-frequency link 17, 46range 48set up 17waking up 17, 18

PLAY 30PLAY LIST 33, 34

change an entry 33CLEAR LIST 34create 33delete a track 34erase 34insert a new track 34ITEM 33, 34

Plug in cd 47Power rating

power pack 48speaker system 48

PRESETSmaximum 21menu 27, 28number display 27selecting 27setting 27, 28

Primary buttons 20

RRadio channel spacing 26Radio-frequency link 17, 46RANDOM 32

RECORD OUTdisplay 35jacks 35option 21source 35

REPEAT 32ROOM

button 41, 42jacks 10, 40, 48

SSafety information 2SEEK 27Serial numbers 3, 5Shared source 41–43SIGNAL LEVELS 21, 36Signal splitter 16Simulated surround sound 23, 24, 25SLEEP 19, 20, 41–43SOURCE 20, 42SPEAKERS 21, 22Speakers

additional 40cleaning 45connecting 9placement 6, 7powered 40selecting the number of 22

STARTSLEEP 19WIPE SCREEN 45

Station presetserasing 28managing 28maximum 21number 27PRESETS menu 21, 27, 28quick-store 27selecting 27setting 27, 28

STOP 30STORE

CD play list 33, 34preset 27, 28

SURROUND 22System

accessories 48additional cables 8connecting 9–11control 18current status display 20dimensions 48fine-tuning 36finish 48muting 19, 41–43

ON/OFF 18, 19, 41–43parts 5serial numbers 3, 5troubleshooting 46, 47turning on or off 18, 19, 41–43unpacking 5VOLUME 19, 41–43weights 48

System cablesaudio input 5, 8, 10, 12–15CD changer 5, 8, 10extension wire 9speaker cables 5, 6, 7, 9to lengthen 8, 9

TTAPE 18, 35Technical information 48TRACK 30–32, 34Treble control 36Troubleshooting 46, 47TUNE 26Tuning

manually 26selecting a preset 27strongest stations 27, 36

tunr 26

UUnlinking rooms 42Unpacking 5

VVIDEO 1 12–15, 18VIDEO 2 12–15, 18Video sound

center and surround levels 22digital 4, 12, 22, 24Digital Dynamic Range® compression

24, 25enhanced mode (FILM BASS) 23, 25mono movie material 4, 22–24setting up 12–15

Videostage® decoding 4, 22, 23VOLUME

adjusting 19, 41–43equalizing 37primary buttons 20

WWarranty 47WIPE SCREEN 21, 45

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