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    Figure 6
    Connecting the speakers and the
    music center
    LRTAPE INLRTAPE OUT
    RIGHT RIGHT
    CENTER
    OUTPUTS TO
    CUBE SPEAKERSLEFT LEFTFRONT SURROUNDAUDIO
    INPUT
    Left front
    speaker
    230 V230 V
    115 V115 V
    Figure 7
    Dual voltage Acoustimass module:
    voltage selector switch settings
    Figure 8
    The AC power pack (model PS71
    shown)
    CAUTION:
    Be sure to use the correct
    power pack for your area.
    Using the wrong one may
    damage your music center.
    Connecting the Acoustimass® module power cord
    1. On a dual voltage Acoustimass module, the voltage selector switch is preset at the
    factory. If it is not set for the proper voltage, slide it to the correct setting (Figure 7). 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 the AC power (mains) cord into the module power jack.
    Note: Do not plug the power cord into a power outlet until you complete all connections.
    Connecting the music center power pack
    The Lifestyle® music center comes with either a 100V, 120V, 230V, or 240V power pack. See
    Figures 1 and 8. Dual voltage models include both the PS71 and PS72 power packs.
    Use only the Bose
    ® power pack model specified for your area:
    •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
    1. Firmly insert the small connector on the end of the power pack cable into the AC power
    jack on the back of the Lifestyle
    ® music center.
    2. Make sure that the power pack reaches an AC power (mains) outlet.
    Note: Do not plug the power pack into a power outlet until you complete all connections.
    Setting Up
    Right-angle connector
     into AUDIO INPUT Right front
    speakerCenter
    speaker
    Right
    surround
    speakerLeft
    surround
    speaker
    Power jackAudio
    input
    cable
    Multi-pin connector into
    SPEAKER ZONE 1
    AC power pack
    CAUTION:
    Make sure the voltage selec-
    tor switch is set correctly.
     
    						
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    Setting Up
    Figure 9
    Connecting components through
    your TV
    Cable TV
    Laserdisc
    VCR
    Connecting your home theater components to the
    Lifestyle® system
    There are many variations of equipment in a home theater. A basic home theater system
    might include a stereo or mono TV and stereo VCR with the Lifestyle® 25 system. Your home
    theater can include many other combinations of equipment, including cable TV box, laser-
    disc players, CDI players, additional VCRs, and satellite decoders.
    Note: A mono TV only serves as a display for the video, not as a source for the audio.
    In order for the Lifestyle® system to provide home theater effects, the program material must
    be recorded 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 stereo or surround sound from encoded video tapes, you must have a stereo (HiFi)
    VCR. While not all VCRs are stereo devices, all CD and CDI players and nearly all laserdisc
    players play in stereo format.
    Note: Line level outputs from most VCRs or laserdisc players are fixed. If your VCR,
    laserdisc player, or other video sound source has fixed and variable outputs, use the fixed
    outputs.
    Setting up the primary video sound source
    The Lifestyle® music center has two sets of video sound inputs for the primary sources
    (Figure 10). If you set up your music center a distance from your TV, you may need extra
    long audio cables or extensions.
    Note: Your Lifestyle® 25 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 music center inputs. Cables
    may also be supplied with your components. If needed, cables are available at many
    electronics stores, or call Bose
    ® customer service. Most audio cables are color coded.
    Match red connectors to right (R) jacks and black or white connectors to left (L) jacks.
    There are three basic methods for setting up your home theater. It is easiest to use a stereo
    TV as the switching center to select the sound source. The next easiest option is to use a
    stereo VCR as the switching center. The third option is to connect components directly to
    the Lifestyle
    ® music center, and select the source from the Lifestyle® remote or control panel.
    (1) To direct your video sound sources through your TV
    If your stereo TV has fixed audio outputs (the audio signal level does not change), and it
    allows you to select the source of the signal (VCR, laserdisc, cable, etc.):
    •Connect your home theater components (VCR, cable box, laserdisc player, etc.) to
    the appropriate TV inputs. See Figure 9.
    •Connect the TV fixed audio outputs to the VIDEO 1 or 2 inputs of the music center.
    •Turn the TV speakers off or the volume all the way down.
    (If there is an internal/external speakers switch, select external speakers. Do not
    connect any speakers to the TV.)
    •Set the TV balance control to the center of the dial or range.
    •Set tone controls to flat or the middle position (neutral).
    •Set the TV to the stereo position.
    Note: If you connect the audio outputs from your TV to the music center, be sure to use the
    audio (L and R) and video outputs from the VCR to the TV. If the audio signal passes
    through two coaxial cable connections (like the connection from a cable TV box), in some
    cases the stereo or surround encoding may be lost.
    Note: If necessary, as a second choice, you can use variable audio outputs from your
    stereo TV. Turn off or disconnect the TV’s speakers and leave the volume control up – close
    to the maximum setting.
    TV
     
    						
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    Figure 10
    Music center connectors
    (2) To direct your video sound sources through your VCR
    If your TV is not a stereo model, or does not have the appropriate outputs, connect your
    stereo VCR to the music center. Use the VCR as a tuner to select other connected sound
    sources. See Figure 11.
    •Connect your home theater components to the appropriate VCR inputs.
    •Connect the VCR video out signal to the TV through VIDEO IN or composite video
    input. You can also use the RF (coaxial or 75Ω) or antenna input.
    •Turn the TV speakers off or the volume all the way down.
    (If there is an internal/external speakers switch, select external speakers. Do not
    connect any speakers to the TV.)
    •Connect the VCR fixed audio outputs to the VIDEO 1 or 2 inputs of the music center.
    Note: To ensure proper stereo or surround sound, connect the L and R audio outputs from
    your stereo VCR directly to your music center L and R VIDEO 1 or 2 inputs, as shown in
    Figure 11. If you prefer to connect the audio outputs from your TV to the music center, be
    sure to use the audio (L and R) and video outputs from the VCR to the TV. If the audio signal
    passes through two coaxial cable connections (like the connection from a cable TV box), in
    some cases the stereo or surround encoding may be lost.
    (3) To connect components directly to the Lifestyle® music center
    If you cannot (or do not choose to) use your TV or VCR to select the sound sources, con-
    nect up to three sound sources directly to the Lifestyle® music center. For example, connect
    a VCR into VIDEO 1, a laserdisc to VIDEO 2, and a TV’s fixed audio outputs to AUX on the
    music center. See Figure 12. By pressing VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, or AUX on the remote control
    or SOURCE SELECT on the music center control panel, you choose which sound source to
    hear.
    Note: Selecting VIDEO 1 or 2 on your Lifestyle® system automatically selects SURROUND
    (5-speaker) mode, and selecting AUX or TAPE automatically selects STEREO (2-speaker)
    mode. If you wish, you can change the speaker mode after you select the source.
    About the video source
    Your TV is the display for the video (picture) signal. Therefore, the video signal must be
    connected directly to the TV. The video signal should not be connected to the Lifestyle®
    music center.
    Note: For assistance with video connections, see your video components manuals.
    Note: There is no video signal input (usually a yellow-coded jack) on the music center. The
    music center VIDEO INPUT jacks are for audio from a video source.
    Cable TV
    Figure 11
    Connecting components through
    your VCR
    Laserdisc
    VCR
    Video out to TV Audio out
    TV
    Figure 12
    Connecting components to the
    music center inputs
    Cable TV
    Setting Up
    Laserdisc
    VCR
    Audio
    out
    TV Video Audio
    out to TV out
     
    						
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    Other connections
    Use standard RCA audio cables to connect other components to your Lifestyle® system,
    matching the red connector to R (right), white (or black) connector to L (left).
    You can use a Y-adapter (available at electronics stores) to connect a mono source. How-
    ever, the left and right speakers then play the same monaural sound.
    Tape deck
    To 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 music
    center TAPE OUT jacks. Connect the outputs (PLAY) from the tape deck to the music center
    TAPE IN jacks. See Figure 13.
    Additional CD player or changer
    To use an external CD player or changer, connect the outputs from the component to the
    music center AUX INPUT jacks. See Figure 13.
    Turntable
    To connect a turntable, you need a phono preamplifier (with RIAA equalization). Consult
    your dealer for the appropriate model.
    Note: The Lifestyle® 25 system cannot turn a connected component on or off.
    LRTAPE INLRTAPE OUT
    VCR, TV,
    and/or
    laserdisc VCR, TV,
    and/or
    laserdisc Other
    componentOutputs         InputsTape
    deck
    Figure 13
    Connecting other components
    Setting Up
     
    						
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    LRTAPE INLRTAPE OUT
    Setting Up
    Connect the antennas
    The rear panel of your Lifestyle® music center provides connections for the supplied AM and
    FM antennas (Figure 14). Unwind each antenna. Antennas provide better reception when
    their wires are not bundled.
    FM antenna connections
    1. Plug the FM antenna connector into the FM ANTENNA jack on the back of the music
    center.
    2. Spread out the antenna arms. Experiment with both the placement and the angle of this
    antenna to provide optimum FM reception.
    Note: A central antenna or cable, or an outdoor FM antenna, may be used with the music
    center antenna connections. To install an outdoor antenna, consult a qualified installer.
    Follow all safety instructions.
    AM antenna connections
    1. Plug the AM antenna connector into the AM ANTENNA jack on the back of the music
    center.
    2. Move the antenna as far as possible from the music center and other components, and
    at least four feet (1.2 m) from the Acoustimass
    ® module. This prevents interference with
    AM reception.
    3. To stand the antenna up on a flat surface, extend the wire feet outward. Or, use the
    notch on the back of the antenna to hang it on a wall. For proper AM signal reception,
    be sure the antenna is in an upright position.
    4. You may want to adjust the antenna location or orientation as needed to receive distant
    stations.
    AM antenna
    jack
    Figure 16
    The AM antenna
    Figure 15
    The FM antenna
    Figure 14
    The antenna connectionsCoaxial (75Ω)
    FM antenna jack
     
    						
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    Setting Up
    Set up the remote control
    1. Slide open the battery compartment on the back of the remote (Figure 17).
    2. Insert 3 AA or IEC-R6 1.5V batteries, or the equivalent, as shown. Match the + and –
    symbols on the batteries with the + and – markings inside the compartment.
    3. Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.
    Replace the batteries when the remote control stops operating or its range seems reduced.
    Alkaline batteries are recommended.
    Note: Do not change the settings of the factory-preset miniature switches. See “Changing
    the house code settings” on page 25 for information on how to prevent conflicts with other
    Lifestyle
    ® systems.
    Battery compartment cover
    3 AA batteries
    Miniature switches
    Set radio channel spacing on dual voltage systems
    Dual voltage music centers (which include both 120V and 230V power packs) can be set for
    two types of AM and FM channel spacing.
    •10 kHz for AM and 200 kHz for FM (common to North America)
    •9 kHz for AM and 50 kHz for FM (common to Europe)
    Your dual voltage music center is preset for North American spacing. Select the channel
    spacing most appropriate for your area.
    To change between North American and European channel spacing:
    1. Turn the music center off.
    2. Press and hold the ERASE key (on the music center control panel) for three seconds.
    The display flashes PROGRAM and indicates 
     for North American spacing or 
    for European spacing.
    3. While holding the ERASE key, press SOURCE SELECT (on the music center control
    panel). The display flashes PROGRAM and the setting changes from 
     to .
    While holding ERASE, press SOURCE SELECT again to change from 
     to .
    Figure 17
    Installing the remote control
    batteries
     
    						
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    Operating Your Lifestyle® 25 System
    Turn on your Lifestyle® 25 system
    Plug the Acoustimass® module power cord into an AC power (mains) outlet. Then plug in the
    music center power pack.
    Note: Your speakers will not operate unless you complete all cable and power connections
    before turning on the music center.
    You are ready to enjoy your new Lifestyle® system.
    Refer to the information below about the music center display, and to the following pages
    for information on the music center controls and the Lifestyle
    ® remote control.
    To open the music center, press up gently on the bottom of the door (Figure 18).
    •To play compact discs, follow the instructions on pages 18 and 19. To verify your
    system setup, listen to the instructions on the Test CD.
    •To listen to the radio, follow the instructions on page 20.
    •To use other components with your Lifestyle
    ® system, see page 21.
    •To use your system with two listening zones, see pages 23 and 24.
    Turning the system on
    •Press ON/OFF or any source key on the remote (CD, AM/FM, TAPE, VIDEO 1 or 2, AUX).
    Or, press ON/OFF or SOURCE SELECT on the music center.
    •Pressing VIDEO selects SURROUND mode; pressing CD, AM/FM, TAPE, or AUX selects
    STEREO mode. Press SURROUND (5-speaker), STEREO+CENTER (3-speaker), or
    STEREO (2-speaker) to change the mode.
    Adjusting the volume
    •Use the VOLUME  (up) or  (down) keys to raise or lower the volume.
    •Use the MUTE key on the remote control to silence the speakers in the zone controlled
    by that remote. Press MUTE again to restore volume to the muted speakers.
    •Use the MUTE ALL key on the remote control to silence speakers in both zones. Press
    MUTE ALL to restore volume to the muted speakers. Or, press MUTE, VOLUME ,
    PLAY, or a source key to resume sound in the selected zone.
    Turning the system off
    •Press the ON/OFF key on the remote or the music center.
    The music center display
    This music center display provides information on the music center functions.
    CAUTION:
    Be sure the three shipping
    screws on the bottom of the
    music center have been
    removed before turning on the
    system.
    Mute
    indicator
    Zone 1 or 2
    indicator
    Random play all discs or
    random play one disc
    indicator CD track and
    AM/FM preset
    number displayStop
    indicatorSetting
    house
    codes
    indicator No disc
    indicator
    Pause
    indicator Play
    indicatorDisc
    indicators
    CD elapsed time
    and AM/FM station
    frequency displaySource
    indicatorsFigure 19
    The music center display
    Figure 18
    Opening the music center door
     
    						
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    AMFM
    AUX
    CD
    1 VIDEO
    2 VIDEO
    TAPE
    MUTE
    MUTE
    ALL
    OFFON
    RANDOM
    Operating Your Lifestyle® 25 System
    Note: For information on controlling the system from different listening zones, see “Using two listening zones” on pages 23-
    24.
    SOURCE
    SELECT
    /II
    /II
    Music center Remote control
    SKIP
    SKIP
    ON
    OFF
    SKIPSKIP
    The system controls
    Function
    VIDEO 1 - Selects a video sound source connected to the VIDEO 1
    inputs, and turns the system on.
    VIDEO 2 - Selects a video sound source connected to the VIDEO 2
    inputs, and turns the system on.
    AUX - Selects a component connected to the AUX inputs, and turns
    the system on.
    CD - Selects the built-in CD changer and turns the system on.
    AM/FM - Selects the radio and turns the system on to the previously
    selected station. When the radio is on, switches between AM and FM.
    TA P E - Selects a tape deck or component connected to the TAPE
    inputs, and turns the system on.
    SOURCE SELECT - Turns the system on to the previously selected
    sound source. When on, changes the source in this sequence – 
    CD, FM, AM, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, AUX, TAPE, CD. . .
     STOP - Stops the CD player. After 20 minutes, the system shuts off.
     PAUSE - Pauses play of the CD. After a 20-minute pause, changes
    to STOP.
     PLAY - Begins play of the CD.
    RANDOM (or  SKIP plus SKIP ) - In CD mode, begins random
    play of all tracks on all discs. Pressed again, begins random play of
    tracks on the current disc. Pressed again, cancels random play.
     SKIP - Selects the previous CD track, or the previous preset radio
    station. Held down, initiates scan (CD) or seek (tuner) function.
     SKIP - Selects the next CD track, or the next preset radio station.
    Held down, initiates scan (CD) or seek (tuner) function.
    NEXT DISC - Advances to play the next disc loaded in the CD
    magazine.
    VOLUME  \ - Raises or lowers the system volume.
    MUTE - Silences the speakers in the selected zone. Also restores
    volume to muted speakers in the selected zone.
    MUTE ALL - Silences all speakers currently playing. Also restores
    sound to speakers silenced by the MUTE ALL key.
    ON/OFF - Turns the system on and off.
     
    						
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    Operating Your Lifestyle® 25 System
    Other music center controls
    The music center function keys are described on the previous page. Use the following
    special music center keys to tune the radio, set station presets, and scan a CD (Figure 20).
    TUNE 
    / - Lowers or raises the frequency setting of the radio (stations). In CD mode,
    initiates a fast scan of the current CD.
    STORE or ERASE - Adds or removes radio station presets. For instructions, see page 20.
    Also used for changing channel spacing (page 14) and house codes (page 25).
    ON
    OFFVOLUMESTORE/IPLAY/PAUSE
    SOURCE
    SELECTERASE
    SKIP
    NEXT DISCTUNEI
    The Lifestyle® 25 remote control
    For most types of home construction, your advanced radio-frequency remote control works
    from anywhere in your home. Its radio wave signals pass through walls and floors to reach
    the music center. To operate, simply press the desired key. You do not need to aim the
    remote at the music center.
    Note: Some types of buildings create “dead spots” where the remote will not operate.
    Simply move the remote a foot or two and try again. You can also move the music center a
    few feet to a location with better remote response.
    Figure 21 shows the layout of the remote control keys.
    Special keys on the remote control select the speaker mode (2, 3, or 5 speakers), and adjust
    the surround (rear) volume and the center speaker volume.
    SPEAKER MODE - Selects SURROUND 
    SURROUND (5-speaker), STEREO+CENTERSTEREO+CENTER(3-speaker), or STEREO STEREO (2-speaker) mode.
    •When you press VIDEO, the system automatically selects SURROUND mode.
    •For other sound sources (AM/FM, CD, AUX, TAPE), the system selects STEREO
    mode.
    •Each time you change to another sound source, the system selects the factory-set
    speaker mode for that source (SURROUND for VIDEO, STEREO for all others).
    •While the system is playing, you can change to any other speaker mode (SUR-
    ROUND, STEREO+CENTER, STEREO).
    SURROUND 
    + / – - In SURROUND mode, raises or lowers the volume of the surround
    speakers. In STEREO+CENTER mode, raises or lowers the volume of the center speaker.
    •Each time you select SURROUND mode, the surround and center speaker volumes
    return to the last settings used. Each time you select STEREO+CENTER mode, the
    center speaker volume returns to the last setting used.
    •To return to the factory-set SURROUND or STEREO+CENTER volume, hold the
    SURROUND or STEREO+CENTER key for 10 seconds.
    •While in STEREO mode, pressing SURROUND 
    + selects 
    SURROUND mode.
    Figure 21
    The remote control keys
    Figure 20
    The music center controls
     
    						
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    Operating Your Lifestyle® 25 System
    Listening to compact discs
    Using the CD changer
    You can load up to six compact discs at a time.
    Loading discs into the CD magazine
    Hold the magazine, looking at the side with the
    arrow. Insert up to six discs, label side up
    (Figure 22). Take care to place only one disc in
    each slot. Note the slot numbers 1 through 6,
    from bottom to top, on the front edge window.
    These numbers correspond to the CD num-
    bers on the display.
    Note: If a disc is upside-down, it does not
    play. The display shows the word “disc” and
    flashes the box representing that disc.
    Figure 22
    Loading a CD
    CAUTION:
    Do not insert more than one
    disc into any slot. Forcing two
    discs into one slot could
    cause them to become stuck,
    and could damage the discs,
    the CD magazine, or the
    music center.
    6 6
    5 5
    4 4
    3 3
    2 2
    1 1
    6 DISK MAGAZINE
    6 6
    5 5
    4 4
    3 3
    2 2
    1 1
    Ejecting discs from the CD magazine
    Press the white lever that corresponds to the
    disc you want to eject. This ejects the disc far
    enough for you to grasp the edge and remove
    it from the magazine (Figure 23).
    Figure 23
    Ejecting a CD
    Figure 25
    The CD magazine EJECT button
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    Loading the CD magazine into the music center
    Open the music center door. Insert the CD magazine fully into the music center, following the
    direction of the arrow on the magazine (Figure 24).
    Figure 24
    Loading the CD magazine
    6 DISC MAGAZINE
    INSERT IN THIS DIRECTION
    Ejecting the CD magazine from the music center
    Press the EJECT button, at the lower left of the magazine slot, to remove the magazine
    (Figure 25).
    If a CD is playing, pressing the EJECT button stops the CD, replaces it in the magazine, and
    ejects the magazine.
     
    						
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