Bose Lifestyle 20 music system Sold from 1996 to 2003 User Manual

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The Bose® Lifestyle® 20 Music System
Owner’s Guide
October 29,  2001
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Safety Information
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this system to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
These CAUTION marks may be located on the back panel and bottom of your Lifestyle®
music center and the bottom panel of...

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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions – for all components
before using this product.
2. Keep these instructions – for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings – on the product and in the
owner’s guide.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water or
moisture – Do not use this product near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a
wet basement, near a swimming pool, or any-
where else that water or moisture are...

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Important Safety Instructions
Antenna grounding
Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (of USA)
that provides guidelines for proper grounding. In particu-
lar, it specifies that the cable ground shall be connected
to the grounding system of the building, as close to...

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Contents
Where to find…
Setting Up
Before you begin ........................................................................................................ 4
Unpack the carton ...................................................................................................... 5
Select the locations for your Lifestyle
® 20 music system ........................................... 6
Connect the speakers and Lifestyle® music center...

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Setting Up
Before you begin
Thank you for purchasing the Bose® Lifestyle® 20 music system. This remarkably compact
system is a result of advanced technology developed by years of research. Technological
innovations that make the Lifestyle
® 20 music system possible include the smallest CD
changer now available for home use and Jewel CubeTM speakers one-half the size of the
previous Acoustimass® cube speakers.
To create speakers this...

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Unpack the carton
Carefully unpack your system. Save all packing materials for possible future use. The
original packing materials provide the safest way to transport your Lifestyle® system. If any
part of the product appears damaged, do not attempt to use the...

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Setting Up
Figure 2
Recommended speaker locations
CAUTION:
Choose a stable and level
surface for your Jewel Cube
speakers. Vibration can cause
the speakers to move, particu-
larly on very smooth surfaces.
For stability, peel off the
backing from the rubber feet
and center them in the
matching shapes on the
bottom of each speaker.
Select the locations for your Lifestyle® 20 music system
When you place your speakers according to the...

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Setting Up
Connect the speakers and Lifestyle® music center
Once you have selected locations for your speakers and music center, connect the system.
Connecting the Jewel CubeTM speakers to the Acoustimass® module
1. Insert the connector of each speaker cable fully into the jack on the rear of each speaker
(Figure 4). Match the ridge of the connector to the notch at the top of the jack.
2. Connect each 20-foot (6.1 m) cable to the corresponding left or right...

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Setting Up
Connecting the Acoustimass® module power cord
1. On a dual voltage Acoustimass module, the voltage selector switch is preset at the
factory. Check to be sure it is set for the proper voltage (Figure 6). Use 115V for North
America, and 230V for Europe and Australia. In Europe, use the adapter plug provided. If
you are in doubt, contact your local electric utility for the appropriate voltage setting.
2. Plug the small end of...