Bose Lifestyle 35 Installation Guide

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read this guide
Please take the time to follow the instructions in this guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your system 
properly and enjoy all of its advanced features. Please save this guide for future reference.
WARNING: 
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture. 
WARNING: 
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects filled with liquids, such as...

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INTRODUCTION5
Before you begin   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
Use this guide as needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
For a step-by-step approach  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS 27
Higher-quality connections to consider  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
Your choice of audio connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
Your choice of video connections   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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INTRODUCTION
Before you begin
Thank you for choosing a Bose®LIFESTYLE®DVD home entertainment system. Superior 
audio performance for both music and movies places this system at the heart of home 
theater enjoyment. 
Instructions in this guide apply to the Bose LIFESTYLE
® 18, 28, and 35 Series II systems and 
to the LIFESTYLE® 38 and 48 systems.
While suited to slightly different home entertainment needs, each of these advanced systems 
includes connection jacks...

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Unpacking the carton
Carefully unpack your system and save all of the packing materials, which provide the safest 
means for shipping or transporting. 
If any product part appears damaged, do not attempt to use it. Notify Bose or your authorized 
Bose
® dealer immediately. For Bose contact information, refer to the address sheet included 
in the carton.
Note:
Now is a good time to locate the serial numbers for your system, on the bottom of the...

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Cables and accessories
Cables needed to get your system operational are supplied. However, you may need others 
to complete your unique home theater setup as preferred. 
Note:
Progressive scan, a feature of some TVs, requires using three component video cables, 
for example.
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Supplied cables and 
accessories
Setup Disc 2
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AM loop antennaFM antenna
Video cable (6 ft) Stereo audio cablesS-video cable Front speaker cables (20 ft)Surround...

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Positioning your media center
To select a location in your room for the media center, use the guidelines below:
• Place the media center close enough to other sound sources (TV, VCR, cable or satellite 
box), to allow for easy cable connections. Check the length of the audio and video cables 
you will use for these additional components. 
Note:
Additional cables are available from your local Bose® dealer. Or, to contact Bose directly,...

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Deciding where you want the center speaker 
The center speaker sound should seem to come directly from the center of the picture. The 
provided cable allows it to be up to 20 feet (6.1 meters) from the Acoustimass® module.
1. Place the center speaker in an upright position, directly above or below the center of the 
TV screen or as close to that as possible.
2. Align the front of speaker with the front edge of the TV screen.
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Positions for the two surround speakers
The placement goal for rear surround speakers is to create an area of sound around the listener. 
By locating them in the back half of your room and directing the cubes away from the listeners, 
you prevent them from pinpointing the exact location of the sound source, which is ideal. 
The surround speaker cables allow for up to 50 feet (15.2 meters) from the Acoustimass
® module.
1. Place the...