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   Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 25 System
Fine-tuning your system
In most situations, following the speaker placement guidelines (see pages 6-8) 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 system as described below.
Adjusting speaker controls
The Lifestyle® 25 system TREBLE and BASS controls are located on the Acoustimass®
module (Figure 27). 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 also locate 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 of treble or bass.
Compensating for room acoustics
The acoustics (sound qualities) of your room can affect the overall sound quality of any
speaker system. In general, you can reduce many problems with acoustics by the cautious
use of the TREBLE and BASS controls.
Too much or too little treble
Rooms with too few sound-absorbing furnishings, especially those with bare floors and walls,
may sound overly 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-wall
carpet, or heavy drapes, may reduce the treble sound of your system. Moving speakers
farther away from soft furnishings increases treble. You can increase treble sound by slightly
turning up the treble control (toward +).
Too much or too little bass
You can decrease bass sound by turning down the bass control (toward –). To increase bass,
turn up the bass control (toward +).
Acoustimass module placement affects the amount of bass you hear. Placing the module
closer to the corner of the room will increase bass. Moving the module away from the corner
will decrease bass.
Figure 27
Bass and treble controls
®
Treble
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Using two listening zones
The Lifestyle® 25 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
(including outdoor areas), is referred to as a zone. By adding powered speakers and a
second remote, you can establish two listening zones (Figure 28).
How zones work
•Zones 1 and 2 can play the same or different sound sources at the same time – CD, AM/
FM tuner, TAPE, VIDEO sound, or AUX.
•Only one radio station can be played at a time.
Setting up two zones
•The Lifestyle® 25 speakers are set up in zone 1.
•Any combination of rooms and floors in your home can be set up as zones.
•Use an appropriate Lifestyle
® system cable to connect a second Bose® powered speaker
system to the SPEAKER ZONE 2 jack on the back of the music center.
•You can also use special adapters to connect an existing stereo system.
•Use a second Lifestyle
® system remote control to operate zone 2.
See your dealer or contact Bose for information on obtaining additional powered speakers,
remote controls, cables, and adapters for connecting additional equipment.
Setting a second remote for zone 2
You need a second remote control, set to ZONE 2, to operate speakers connected to the
ZONE 2 output.
To set your second remote to control speakers in the second zone, follow these steps:
1. Open the remote control battery cover.
2. Locate miniature switch 8 (Figure 29). If it is set down for ZONE 1, slide it up for ZONE 2,
using a paper clip, ballpoint pen, or similar object.
3. Make sure the house code switches (1, 2, 3, and 4) match those on your first remote.
(See page 32 for more information on house codes.)
4. Replace the battery cover.
ZONE 1 – switch 8 down
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ZONE 2 – switch 8 up
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Zone 1 remote
Zone 2 remote
Figure 28
Example of two listening zones:
the Lifestyle® 25 speakers in
zone 1 and Acoustimass®
powered speaker system in
zone 2
Bedroom
Zone 2
Figure 29
Speaker code switch settings
Living
room
Zone 1
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Operating two listening zones
Controlling the zones from the remote controls
To control two zones, you need to have a remote set to each zone. See instructions on
page 30 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.
•You can turn each zone on and off directly from its remote control.
•You can listen to the same source in both zones.
Controlling the zones from the music center control panel
Turning two zones on and off from the music center involves a sequence of actions.
•To turn zone 2 on from the music center, press and hold the ON/OFF key. Watch the
display to see which zone is on or off. Release the key to keep the option shown.
Holding the ON/OFF key causes this repeating sequence:
zone 1 zone 2
First ON OFF
Second ON ON
Third OFF ON
•To turn the zones on or off from the music center when both zones are on, press the ON/
OFF key for the following sequence:
zone 1 zone 2
ON ON
First press OFF ON
Second press OFF OFF
Third press ON OFF
Fourth press OFF OFF
Additional presses zone 1 repeats ON and OFF
•When zone 1 is on (even if zone 2 is also on), the music center keys control zone 1 only.
•When zone 2 is the only zone on, the music center keys control zone 2.
•If you press SOURCE SELECT for FM or AM while zone 2 is playing the other radio band,
the band selected in zone 2 flashes on the display. If you do not want to change the band
playing in zone 2, use SOURCE SELECT to choose another source within two seconds.
The music center display of zone information
•When zone 1 or both zones are on, the display shows zone 1 information.
•When only zone 2 is on, the display shows zone 2 information.
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4. Lift the music center door.
5. Turn both zones off.
6. Press and hold the STORE key. The display will begin to flash PROGRAM.
7. While you hold the STORE key and the display is flashing, press any key on the remote
control.
•The display stops flashing and momentarily shows PROGRAM to confirm recognition of a
new house code.
•The display verifies the house code by lighting four rectangles corresponding to the four
switch positions (up or down). See the example in Figure 31.
8. Release the STORE key. The system remains off.
9. If you have additional remote controls, change the switches to match those of the first
remote control. It is not necessary to repeat steps 4-8.
Note: To verify your system’s house code, press STORE while the system is off. The display
confirms the settings of switches 1-4.
Figure 30
Miniature switches for setting
house codes and zones
Figure 31
Display confirming an example
of house code setting switch 1
up, switches 2, 3, and 4 down
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 (Figure 30).
2. To create a new code, change the position of switches 1, 2, 3, or 4 by moving them in the
opposite direction from their current settings. Use a paper clip, ball point pen, or similar
object.
Note: Do not change switches 5, 6, or 7 at this time. The manufacturer’s standard setting is
switch 5 up and switches 6 and 7 down.
3. Replace the battery cover.
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Taking care of your Lifestyle® 25 system
The only maintenance needed is cleaning the system and your compact discs, and replacing
remote control batteries.
For information on replacing the remote control batteries see “Install the batteries in the remote
control” on page 17.
Handling CDs
Handle discs by their edges to prevent fingerprints and scratches (Figure 32).
To remove stains or fingerprints from the surface of a disc, use a soft, lint-free, dry cloth. Wipe
in straight movements from the center of the disc to the outside (Figure 33). Do not use any
chemical products; they can damage the disc.
Do not write on or attach labels to the surface of the disc.
To minimize exposure to dust and dirt, replace discs in their cases after use. Store each disc
in its case, out of direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity.
Cleaning the music center
Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean the outside of the music center.
Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or
abrasives. Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings. Do not use any sprays near the
system.
Cleaning the speakers
Clean the surface of your speakers with a soft, damp cloth. You can use an ammonia-free
window cleaner on a soft cloth to maintain the finish.
Do not use any sprays near the system. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning
solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. Do not allow liquids to spill into any
openings.
The speaker grille panels require no special care, although you may vacuum them carefully, if
necessary.
Transporting your music center
To transport your music center, follow these steps to lock down the CD mechanism.
1. Eject the CD magazine.
2. Make sure the music center is off (all zones).
3. On the music center, press STORE, ERASE, and PLAY/PAUSE at the same time. Then
release.
4. Press and hold the EJECT button for 10 seconds. The CD elevator moves into locked
down position.
5. If you hear the elevator continue to move up and down, wait 10 seconds and then repeat
steps 3 and 4.
The CD mechanism unlocks automatically the next time you select CD.
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Figure 33
Cleaning a CD
Figure 32
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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, and 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 music center power pack for a minute, then reconnect it. This allows the unit to
reset itself after a power surge or power interruption.
• If the system is not responding, press STORE, ERASE, and ON/OFF (on the music center)
at the same time, to reset the system.
No sound• Increase the volume.
• Check to see if MUTE is lit on the display. If it is, press the MUTE button on the remote
control to unmute the sound.
• Make sure the audio input cable is firmly seated in the music center SPEAKER ZONE 1
jack and the multi-pin connector on the other end is firmly seated in the Acoustimass
module AUDIO INPUT jack.
• Check speaker connections.
• Make sure the digital audio input cable is firmly seated in the music center AUX jack and the
other end of the cable is firmly seated in the connector at the digital source.
• Turn the music center off for 10 seconds, then on again, to restore communication between
the music center and the speakers.
• 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 music center.
• Disconnect any headphones.
• Connect the FM and AM antennas.
No sound from•Make sure the center cube cable is connected at both ends.
center speaker•Select STEREO+CENTER 
STEREO+CENTER  (3-speaker) or SURROUND SURROUND (5-speaker) mode.
Too much sound•In STEREO+CENTER (3-speaker) mode, press SURROUND – to decrease center speaker
from center speaker volume.
•Press and hold the STEREO+CENTER 
STEREO+CENTER  (3-speaker) button for 10 seconds to
restore the factory preset center volume setting.
No sound from•Select SURROUNDSURROUND (5-speaker) mode.
surround speakers•Press SURROUND 
+.
•Press and hold the SURROUND 
SURROUND (5-speaker) button for 10 seconds to restore the
factory preset surround volume setting.
•Make sure the video sound source is stereo and surround-encoded, and the component
used (TV, VCR, DVD or laserdisc player) is stereo.
Surround speakers•In SURROUND (5-speaker) mode, press SURROUND –.
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 speaker
jacks (orange).
•Press and hold the SURROUND 
SURROUND (5-speaker) button for 10 seconds to restore the
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Problem What to do
Remote control• Check batteries and their polarity (+ and –). See page 17.
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 19.
•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
page 32 to match the house code settings.
Unit turns on• Change the house code setting to prevent signals from conflicting with another nearby
and off by itself, Lifestyle® system. See page 32 for instructions on setting the house code.
or behaves erratically
Radio does not work• Make sure antennas are connected properly.
• Move AM antenna at least 20 inches (50 cm) from the music center.
• Adjust antenna position to improve reception.
• AM antenna must be upright.
• Move antennas farther from TV or other electronic equipment.
• You may be in an area of weak signal coverage.
CD does not play• Check to see if the play symbol   in the display is lit.
• After pressing the CD key, wait a few seconds before pressing PLAY.
• 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 box
for a disc that is label-side down or cannot be read.
•Eject the magazine and try loading the CD again.
• There may be dirt or dust on the CD. Clean the CD. See Figure 33 on page 33.
• The disc may be defective. Try another disc.
•A display message “E01” indicates a mechanical error. Unplug the music center. Reconnect
power and try again. If “E01” reappears, call Bose
® customer service (see inside back cover
for listings).
FM sound is distorted• Adjust antenna position to reduce interference.
FM sound is noisy in•Weak FM stations will produce static in the surround speakers. Press the STEREO
surround mode
STEREO (2-speaker) button to minimize noise.
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 music center.
No tape, CD, VCR,• Check the connections.
or TV sound• Make sure the component is turned on.
• Refer to the component owner’s manual.
Warranty period
The Bose Lifestyle® 25 system is covered by a limited 1-year transferable warranty. Details of
the warranty are provided on the warranty card that came with your system. Please fill out the
information section on the card and mail it to Bose.
Customer service
For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose customer service. See the inside back
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Product Information
Technical information
Music center power pack
power rating
USA/Canada: 120V~ 60 Hz 25VA
Europe: 230V~ 50 Hz 25VA
Australia: 240V~ 50 Hz 25VA
Dual voltage: 120V~ 60 Hz 25VA and
230V~ 50 Hz 25VA
Speaker system power rating
USA/Canada: 120V~ 50/60 Hz 350W
Europe/Australia: 220-240V~ 50/60 Hz 350W
Dual voltage: 115/230V~ 50/60 Hz 350W
Music center inputs
TAPE: 2Vrms, maximum
AUX, VIDEO: 2Vrms, maximum
FM antenna: 75Ω
AM antenna: 12µH
Power: 12V~, 1.3A
Music center outputs
Variable audio: SPEAKER ZONES 1 and 2
Fixed audio: ZONE 1, ZONE 2, TAPE
Headphone: 32Ω minimum impedance
SERIAL DATA: for future use
Zone connector pinout:
1: variable left audio
2: variable right audio
3: fixed left audio
4: fixed right audio
5: audio ground
6: +10V control line
7: SMART SPEAKER data
8: control line ground (and remote antenna)
Remote control range
65 feet (20 m)
Dimensions
Music center
15.5" W x 8.0" D x 2.6" H
(39.4 cm x 20.3 cm x 6.6 cm)
Cube speaker
3.1" W x 4.0" D x 6.2" H
(7.8 cm x 10.2 cm x 15.7 cm)
Acoustimass
® module
23.3" W x 7.5" D x 14.0" H
(59.0 cm x 19.0 cm x 35.5 cm)
Weights
Music center
5.9 lb (2.7 kg)
Cube speaker
2.4 lb (1.1 kg)
Acoustimass module
33 lb (15.0 kg)
Total shipping weight
65 lb (29.5 kg)
Finish
Music center
Aluminum
Cube speakers
Polymer, painted
Acoustimass module
Vinyl veneer, Polymer
Accessories
To find out about mounting brackets, stands, CD magazines, additional remote controls,
and connecting additional Bose® powered loudspeakers, contact your Bose dealer. Or call
Bose directly (see inside back cover for phone numbers).
876
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Index
A
AA  5, 17
AC POWER  11
AC power cord  5, 11
AC power pack  5, 10, 11
accessories  36
acoustic image  6
Acoustimass
® module  2-11, 16, 18,
29, 34, 36
AM antenna  5, 16, 34, 35, 36
AM/FM  4, 20, 22-24, 27, 28, 34
analog  4, 12, 13, 15, 22, 24
ANTENNA  16
antenna  5, 16, 34, 35, 36
audio cable  12, 13
AUDIO INPUT  10, 34
audio input cable  5, 8, 10, 34
audio tapes  8
Australia  5, 11, 36
AUX  12, 13, 20, 22, 28, 30, 36
B
barrel connector  9
BASS  29
batteries  2, 5, 17, 33, 35
C
cable  5-12, 14, 34, 35
cable box  4, 22
cable radio  16
cable TV  12, 16
Canada  5, 11, 36
CD  8, 12, 18-20, 23-28, 30, 33-36
CD changer  4, 20, 24, 26
CD magazine  5, 20, 24, 25, 33
center speaker  6, 10, 23, 34
channel spacing  17, 19
chimes  21-23
cleaning  33
coaxial cable  12-14
components  11-15, 28, 34, 35
connections  9-11, 15, 16, 34, 35
controls  2, 8, 13, 14, 19-21, 29, 36
cube speakers 4-6, 9, 36
customer service   6, 9, 35
D
damage  5, 24, 35
dead spots  19, 35
decoder  4, 12
digital
audio input  24
audio source 4, 24
bitstreams  22, 24
signal processing  22
sound  4, 24
display  12, 15, 18, 24-28, 31, 32, 34,
35
distorted  35
Dolby Digital  4, 12, 22, 24
Dolby Surround  4, 24
DTS  4, 24
DTV  12, 24
dual voltage  5, 11, 17, 36
DVD  4, 8, 12-14, 24, 28
Digital Dynamic Range
® compression
4, 21-23
E
E01  35
EJECT  33
eject  25
encoded  12, 24
enhanced mode  22, 23, 28
ERASE  27, 33, 34
error  35
EU  17
Europe  5, 11, 17, 36
expanded stereo  13, 14
external antenna  16
F
5.1  4, 22
5-speaker  21-24, 26, 28, 34
factory preset  11, 17
female-to-female adapter  9
finish  36
five-channel  4, 22
fixed  12-14
FM 75Ω EXTERNAL antenna 16
FM ANTENNA  16
FM antenna  5, 16, 36
front speaker  5, 6, 8, 10, 34
H
handling CDs  33
headphones  28, 34
home theater  6, 13, 12
house code  17, 18, 19, 30, 32, 35
I
IEC-R6  17
input  12-15, 36
interference  8, 35
internal/external  13, 14
international use  11
L
laserdisc  12-14, 34
Lifestyle® system CD  5
line level outputs  12
M
magazine  24, 25, 34, 35
magnetic 6,  8
male phono plugs  9
manual tuning  27mega-bass  13, 14
moisture  2
mono  4, 12, 15, 23
mounting brackets  36
movie soundtracks  22, 28
MPEG-2  4, 24
multi-pin connector  10, 34
music center  2-5, 8-12,15, 16,
18-21, 25-28, 30-36
music center door  18
MUTE  20, 34
mute  18
MUTE ALL  20
N
NEXT DISC  20, 26
NONE  26
North America  11, 17
O
1 chime  21-23
115/230V  36
115V  11
120V  11, 17, 36
ON/OFF  31, 34
one chime  21-23
one-channel  22
open music center  18
orange  5, 9, 34
outdoor antenna  16
outlet  8, 9, 11, 18, 34
P
PAUSE  26
Pause  18
PCM  4, 12, 22, 24
phantom  13, 14
phone numbers  35, 36
placement  6, 7, 16, 29
PLAY  20, 26, 35
Play  18
PLAY/PAUSE  33
polarity  35
port  6, 8
power cord  5, 11, 18, 34
power pack  5, 11, 18, 34, 36
power rating  36
powered speaker  29, 30, 34
preset  19, 20, 27
problems  35
PROGRAM  32
purchase date  3
R
radio  19, 20, 26, 27, 30, 31, 35
radio station presets  19
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random  18, 26
RCA cables  9, 13-15
RCA connector  10, 12
RCA connectors  9
RCA extension cables  9
red  12, 15
remote control  5, 17, 19-21 28, 30-32,
34-36
room acoustics  29
rubber feet  5, 6, 8
S
safety  2
SAP  13, 14
satellite  4, 12
seek  27
SERIAL DATA  36
serial number  3, 5
signal processing technology  29
signal splitter  16
simulated surround  23
SKIP  20, 26, 27
slot  8, 24
sound level  4
sound source  4, 8, 12-14, 18, 28, 30
SOURCE SELECT  20, 26, 28
source select  31
speaker cable  5, 6, 8, 9, 35
speaker connections  10
speaker mode  19, 27
speaker placement  6, 7, 29
SPEAKER ZONE  10, 28, 30, 34, 36
special effect  4, 22
special features  23
spill  33
splice  9
sprays  33
stability  6, 8
standard mode  28
station frequency  18
STEREO  21, 23, 26, 28, 35
stereo  4, 12-14
stereo cable  5, 12
STEREO+CENTER  21, 23, 26, 28, 34
STOP  20, 26, 27
Stop  18
STORE  27, 32, 33, 34
SURROUND  21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 34
surround  4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 24, 34
surround speaker  5, 10 23, 24,
surround-encoded  24
switches  17, 27, 30, 32
T
3 chimes 21-233-speaker  21, 26, 28, 34
2 chimes  21-23
2-speaker  21, 22, 26, 28
220V  36
230V  11, 17, 36
240V  11, 36
TAPE  15, 20-23  28, 30, 36
tape deck  15, 20, 28
TAPE jacks  28
tapes  8
Test CD  5, 18
three chimes  21-23
tone settings  29
TREBLE  29
Troubleshooting  34
TUNE  19, 26, 27
tuner  20, 30
TUNING  27
tuning  6, 27, 29
turntable  15
TV  4, 6, 8, 12-16, 34, 35
two chimes  21-23
two-channel  22
U
UK/Singapore  5
unpack  5
US  17
USA/Canada  5, 17, 36
V
variable  12, 14
VCR  8, 12, 14, 34, 35
ventilation  8
vibration  6
VIDEO  15, 20, 23, 28, 30, 36
VIDEO 1  13, 14, 15, 23
VIDEO 2  13, 15, 22
video cable  12
video input  14
video signal  15
VIDEO SOUND  36
video sound  12, 20, 28
video tapes  8
Videostage
®  4, 12, 22
voltage  2, 5, 11, 36
VOLUME  20, 28
volume  4, 13, 14, 19, 20, 28,
29, 31, 34
W
warranty 3, 5, 33, 35
weak  35
weak station  27
Index
weight  36
Z
ZONE  30, 36
zone  4, 18, 20, 28, 30, 31, 32