Bose Acoustimass 30 powered speaker system Sold from 1999 to 2001 User Manual

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Turning the system on and choosing the CD player
Press the CD key on the remote or press SOURCE SELECT on the music center until CD is
selected. If the system is already on, use one of these keys to select the CD player. The CD
indicator on the display lights. If a CD has been loaded, it begins to play.
Note: Selecting CD turns the system on in STEREO (2-speaker) mode. Press SURROUND
(5-speaker) or STEREO+CENTER (3-speaker) to...

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Listening to the radio
Your Lifestyle® music center has a built-in AM/FM radio.
Turning the system on and choosing the radio
Press AM/FM (on the remote) or SOURCE SELECT (on the music center) to turn your
system on to the most recently selected AM or FM station. Selecting AM/FM turns the
system on in STEREO mode.
Note: If the system is on and the radio is already...

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Using the system with external components
Follow the instructions on pages 10-12 for connecting components.
Turn on your component directly or by using its remote control. Use the VOLUME 
 or 
key on the Lifestyle
® remote control or music center to raise or lower the volume. Control all
other functions at the source, referring to its owner’s manual, if necessary. To begin, make
sure the component is turned on and a tape, CD,...

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Fine-tuning your system
In most situations, following the speaker placement guidelines (see pages 6-7) provides
excellent sound quality.
You do not need to adjust tone settings for changes in volume, since Bose
® patented signal
processing technology provides a natural tonal balance over the full range of volume
settings.
If desired, you can further fine-tune your...

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Using two listening zones
The Lifestyle® 30 system can direct sound from one or two sound sources to two different
listening areas at the same time. Each listening area, whether a room or a group of rooms,
is referred to as a zone. By adding powered speakers and a second remote, you can
establish two listening zones.
How zones work
•Zones 1 and 2 can play different sound sources at the same time – CD, AM/FM tuner,
TAPE, VIDEO...

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Operating two listening zones
Controlling the zones from the remote controls
To control two zones you need to have remotes set to each zone. See instructions on
page 23 for setting a second remote to zone 2.
•You can select and control sources in each zone by commands from its remote control.
•You can control the volume in each zone directly from its remote control....

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Changing the house code settings
Each Lifestyle® remote control uses a system of matching house codes to communicate
with its corresponding music center. If your remote’s commands ever conflict with those of
another nearby Lifestyle
® system, you can easily set a new house code for your system and
its remote control(s) by following the procedures below.
1. Open the remote control battery cover and locate the miniature switches...

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Troubleshooting
Problem What to do
System does not function• Make sure the power connector is inserted securely into the music center, the power cord
at all 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.).
• If the system is not...

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Problem What to do
Remote control• Check batteries and their polarity (+ and –). See page 14.
is inconsistent• Operate the remote control closer to the music center.
or does not work• Move the remote (or the music center) a few feet to avoid an area of “dead spots.” See
note on page 17.
•Make sure the audio input cable is firmly seated, uncoiled, and extended as much as
possible.
• Make sure the remote control and music center house codes match. Follow steps 4-8 on...

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Taking care of your Lifestyle® 30 system
The only maintenance needed is cleaning the system and your compact discs, and replac-
ing remote control batteries.
For information on replacing the remote control batteries see “Set up the remote control” on
page 14.
Handling CDs
Handle discs by their edges to prevent fingerprints and scratches (Figure 34).
To remove...