Bose 18 User Manual

LIFESTYLE ® 18 DVD Home Entertainment System Installation Guide

10System InstallationEnglishPlacing your media centerNote: Now is a good time to find the serial number on the bottom of the media center, before you p

11System InstallationEnglishFigure 7Connecting speaker cables to the cube speakers1. Match the correct cable to the corresponding speaker location. Fr

12System InstallationEnglishConnecting the Acoustimass® module to the media centerConnect the Acoustimass module to the media center with the audio in

13System InstallationEnglishConnecting the antennasThe rear panel of the media center provides connections for AM and FM antennas (Figure 10). Be sure

14System InstallationEnglishConnecting your TV to the systemThe media center provides audio and video connections for your TV. See Figure 11.Making au

15System InstallationEnglishTo make component video connections, you will need video-grade cables for the Y, Pb, and Pr jacks and the Bose® component

16System InstallationEnglishConnecting your cable/satellite box to the system (optional)The type of video connection used with your TV and VCR must ma

17System InstallationEnglishInstalling the TV on/off detector (optional)The TV on/off detector senses whether your TV is on or off. This enables the m

18System InstallationEnglishConnecting the system to powerConnect the two AC power (mains) cords in the following order:1. Plug the small end of the A

19System InstallationEnglishInstalling the remote control batteriesSlide the battery compartment cover off of the back of the remote. Find the polarit

2 Safety Information English W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or moisture. These CAUTION mar

20System InstallationEnglishTo get started1. Turn your television on.2. Lift up the media center front cover and press the Open/Close button.3. Insert

21EnglishReferenceUsing alternate system connectionsThe following describes alternate ways to connect your VCR and TV to your LIFESTYLE® home entertai

22ReferenceEnglishTo play TV audio through your system with VCR audio fed to the TVConnect the VCR audio outputs to the audio inputs of the TV. Connec

23ReferenceEnglishSetting up a second listening zoneYour LIFESTYLE® home entertainment system can direct sound from one or two sound sources (such as

24ReferenceEnglishConnecting external equipmentOther equipment can be connected to your system using standard RCA audio cables. Be sure to match the r

25ReferenceEnglishConnecting other playback equipmentOther playback components such as an audio CD changer can be connected to the AUX inputs on the r

26ReferenceEnglishConnecting the optional IR emitter cableThe IR (infrared) emitter cable is designed for optional use with system components that are

27ReferenceEnglishTechnical informationMedia Center power pack power ratingUSA/Canada: 120V 0.55A 50/60 Hz 33VDC 1.1AInternational: 220-240V 0.30A

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3 English Francais Espanol Contents Where to fi nd … Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 English Introduction W elcome Thank you for pur chasing a LIFESTYLE ® home entertainment system. If you have successfully installed your new LIFES

5 English System Installation Getting started After unpacking your new system, save all packing materials. The original packing materials provide th

6 System Installation English Cables and accessories The following items ar e included with your system. Figure 2 Cables and accessories included wi

7System InstallationEnglishPlacing your speakersWhen you place your speakers according to the guidelines below, they provide the audio atmosphere of a

8System InstallationEnglishFigure 4Speaker placement and reflection raysCenter speaker placementThe sound from the center speaker should appear to come

9System InstallationEnglishAcoustimass® module placementNote: Now is a good time to find the serial number on the bottom of the module, before you proc