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    							The Bose® Lifestyle® 50 System
    Owner’s Guide
    October 17, 2001
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    Safety Information
    WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or
    moisture.
    These CAUTION marks may be located on the bottoms of your Lifestyle® Personal® music
    center, Acoustimass® module, multi-room interface, and CD changer:
    The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to aler t
    the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that
    may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
    The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, as marked on the system, is intended to
    alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this
    owner’s guide.
    CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, insert fully.
    Class 1 laser product
    This compact disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PROD-
    UCT. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the bottom
    of the unit.
    CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
    specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The compact disc player should
    not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
    Class B emissions limits
    This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
    Equipment Regulations.
    Batteries
    Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not incinerate.
    Additional safety information
    See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information page enclosed with this
    owner’s guide.
    Please read this owner’s guide
    Please take the time to follow this owner’s guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate
    your system properly, and enjoy all of its advanced features. Save your owner’s guide for
    future reference.
    Product manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories, Inc.  “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trade-
    marks of Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
    CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
    KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
    LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITEKLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
    AVIS
    RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE
    NE PAS OUVRIR
    AFIN DE PRÉVENIR UN CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS ENLEVER
    LE COUVERCLE ARRIÈRE. IL NE SE TROUVE À L’INTÉRIEUR
    AUCUNE PIÈCE POUVANT ÊTRE RÉPARÉE PAR
    L’USAGER. S’ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT.
    CAUTION
    RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
    DO NOT OPEN
    CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
    DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
    NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.
    REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. 
    						
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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 present.
    6. Clean only with a dry cloth – and as directed
    by Bose
    ® Corporation. Unplug this product from
    the wall outlet before cleaning.
    7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
    Install in accordance with the
    manufacturer’s instructions – To ensure
    reliable operation of the product and to protect it
    from overheating, put the product in a position
    and location that will not interfere with its proper
    ventilation. For example, do not place the product
    on a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may block
    the ventilation openings. Do not put it in a built-in
    system, such as a bookcase or a cabinet that may
    keep air from flowing through its ventilation
    openings.
    8. Do not install near any heat sources, such
    as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other
    apparatus (including amplifiers) that pro-
    duce heat.
    9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
    polarized or grounding-type plug. A polar-
    ized plug has two blades with one wider
    than the other. A grounding-type plug has
    two blades and a third grounding prong. The
    wider blade or third prong are provided for
    your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
    in your outlet, consult an electrician for
    replacement of the obsolete outlet.
    10. Protect the power cord from being walked
    on or pinched, particularly at plugs, conve-
    nience receptacles, and the point where
    they exit from the apparatus.
    11. Only use attachments/accessories speci-
    fied by the manufacturer.
    12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
    bracket or table specified by the
    manufacturer or sold with the
    apparatus. When a cart is used,
    use caution when moving the
    cart/apparatus combination to
    avoid injury from tip-over.
    13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning
    storms or when unused for long periods of
    time – to prevent damage to this product.14. Refer all servicing to qualified service person-
    nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
    has been damaged in any way: such as power-
    supply cord or plug is damaged; liquid has
    been spilled or objects have fallen into the
    apparatus; the apparatus has been exposed to
    rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
    has been dropped – Do not attempt to service this
    product yourself. Opening or removing covers may
    expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards.
    Please call Bose to be referred to an authorized
    service center near you.
    15. To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoid
    overloading wall outlets, extension cords, or
    integral convenience receptacles.
    16. Do not let objects or liquids enter the product –
    as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
    short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric
    shock.
    17. See product enclosure for safety related
    markings.
    Information about products that
    generate electrical noise
    If applicable, this equipment has been tested and found
    to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
    pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
    designed to provide reasonable protection against
    harmful interference in a residential installation. This
    equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
    frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
    dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
    ence to radio communications. However, this is no
    guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
    installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
    ence to radio or television reception, which can be
    determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are
    encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
    more of the following measures:
    •Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
    •Increase the separation between the equipment and
    receiver.
    •Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different
    circuit than the one to which the receiver is connected.
    •Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-
    cian for help.
    Note: Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radio
    remote control could void the user’s authority to operate
    this equipment.
    This product complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class
    B specifications. 
    						
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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 the
    point of cable entry as is practical.
    18. Use proper power sources – Plug the product into
    a proper power source, as described in the operating
    instructions or as marked on the product.
    19. Avoid power lines – Use extreme care when
    installing an outside antenna system to keep from
    touching power lines or circuits, as contact with
    them may be fatal. Do not install external antennas
    near overhead power lines or other electric light or
    power circuits, nor where an antenna can fall into
    such circuits or power lines.
    20. Ground all outdoor antennas – If an external
    antenna or cable system is connected to this
    product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
    grounded. This will provide some protection against
    voltage surges and built-up static charges.
    Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/
    NFPA No. 70 provides information with respect to
    proper grounding of the mast and supporting
    structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
    discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
    location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to
    grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
    ground electrode. Refer to the antenna grounding
    illustration on this page.
    Antenna lead in wire
    Antenna discharge unit
    (NEC Section 810-20)
    Grounding conductors(NEC Section 810-21)
    Power service grounding
    electrode system
    (NEC ART 250, Part H)
    Ground clamps Ground clamp
    Electric service
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    Contents
    For your records
    Serial numbers are located on the bottom panels of the Personal music center, multi-room
    interface, CD changer, and the Acoustimass® module.
    Personal music center serial number: _____________________________________________
    Multi-room interface serial number: _______________________________________________
    CD changer serial number: ______________________________________________________
    Acoustimass module serial number: ______________________________________________
    Dealer name: __________________________________________________________________
    Dealer phone: _______________________ Purchase date: ___________________________
    We suggest you keep your sales slip and warranty card together with this owner’s guide.
    Where to find …
    Setting Up ............................................................................................................................. 4
    Before you begin ............................................................................................................. 4
    Unpacking the carton .................................................................................................... 5
    Selecting the locations for your Lifestyle
    ® 50 system .................................................... 6
    Connecting your system ................................................................................................. 9
    Connecting your home theater components to the Lifestyle
    ® 50 system .................... 12
    Connecting other external components ....................................................................... 15
    Connecting the antennas .............................................................................................. 16
    Connecting power to your system ................................................................................ 17
    Setting up the Personal™ music center ....................................................................... 17
    Operating Your Lifestyle
    ® 50 System .................................................................................. 18
    Turning on the system .................................................................................................. 18
    Using the Personal™ music center display .................................................................. 20
    Listening to the system ................................................................................................. 22
    Listening to digital sound .............................................................................................. 24
    Operating the special features ...................................................................................... 25
    Listening to the radio .................................................................................................... 26
    Listening to compact discs ........................................................................................... 29
    Using the system with external components ................................................................ 35
    Fine-tuning your system ............................................................................................... 36
    Operating a Multi-Room Lifestyle
    ® 50 System .................................................................... 40
    Connecting additional rooms ........................................................................................ 40
    Operating in more than one room ................................................................................. 41
    Using more than one Personal™ music center ............................................................ 43
    Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 50 System ............................................................................... 44
    Finding a misplaced Personal™ music center ............................................................. 44
    Replacing batteries ....................................................................................................... 44
    Cleaning the system ..................................................................................................... 45
    Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 46
    Warranty period ............................................................................................................ 47
    Customer Service ......................................................................................................... 47
    Product Information .............................................................................................................48
    Technical information .................................................................................................... 48
    Accessories ................................................................................................................... 48
    Index .................................................................................................................................... 49
    Bose
    ® Corporation ..................................................................................... Inside back cover
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    Before you begin
    Thank you for purchasing the Bose® Lifestyle® 50 system. Years of research lie behind this
    complete audio home entertainment system – the most advanced home theater system from
    Bose. Technological innovations that make the Lifestyle
    ® 50 system unique include the Bose
    Personal™ music center, which places all system operations in the palm of your hand, and
    tiny Jewel Cube
    ® speakers.
    The interactive Personal music center is a clear departure from convention, communicating
    with the system through a two-way radio data link. The result for you is full control of this
    entertainment system as you move about your home.
    The Bose Jewel Cube speakers are also far from conventional. Proprietary technologies
    ensure that these tiny speakers not only fill a room with sound, but also reproduce it more
    accurately than traditionally designed loudspeakers.
    The other elements of the Lifestyle
    ® 50 system are designed to be hidden from view:
    •The elegant Lifestyle® CD changer, designed to give you flexibility in where it is placed
    •The hideaway powered Acoustimass® module that delivers the rich, full, lifelike bass
    •The Bose multi-room interface, with four independent audio outputs that allow you to
    enjoy Bose sound throughout your home.
    Realism and impact
    Your Lifestyle® 50 system is equipped with an all new Videostage® decoder that uses digital
    signal processing. The result is increased surround sound realism and impact both for movie
    soundtracks and music recordings. The Videostage decoder processes analog formats, as
    well as two or even single-channel PCM and Dolby Digital bitstreams, and helps to deliver the
    acoustic experience of the movies right in your home.
    Compatibility
    Your system is fully compatible with:
    •Digital-audio bitstreams. Look for the symbol  1  or the terms Dolby Digital or
    PCM on DVD-Video disks. Your Lifestyle
    ® 50 system cannot process MPEG-2 or DTS
    digital bitstreams.
    •Surround-sound sources such as VCRs, stereo TVs, cable boxes and satellite
    receivers. Videostage decoding directs stereo information to the surround channels, so
    the sound of stereo broadcasts and rented or recorded tapes can approach that of
    your DVD disks.
    •Surround-encoded analog or digital audio signals. Look for the terms Surround or
    Dolby Surround, or the symbol  3  on tapes and discs, and the word “sur-
    round” preceding a TV broadcast.
    •Stereo program material from TV, FM, CD and cassette. Videostage decoding
    delivers five channels, even when the original source contained only one or two.
    •Monoaural program material. Videostage decoding can process a one-channel
    program into five-channel sound and direct the result to five independent speakers.
    Dialogue remains locked on-screen, while music and ambient effects fill the room.
    Automatic sound level monitoring and control
    Your enjoyment of movies is enhanced by Digital Dynamic Range® compression. This technol-
    ogy automatically monitors and adjusts the volume to let you to hear soft sounds, particularly
    dialogue, but prevents you from being overwhelmed by loud special effects. This is especially
    useful for late night viewing – it eliminates the need to constantly adjust the volume.
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    *Power cord and pack shown above are USA/Canada/Japan versions.
    Dual voltage systems include 1 power cord, 1 adapter 
    , and 2 power packs.
    The power cords and packs for Europe, UK/Singapore, and Australia are shown below.
    UK/Singapore
    EuropeAustralia
    Unpacking 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® 50 system. If any part of
    the product appears damaged, do not attempt to use the system. Notify Bose® or your
    authorized Bose dealer immediately.
    Check to be sure your Lifestyle
    ® 50 system contains the parts identified in Figure 1.
    Note: Find the serial numbers on the bottom panels of the Personal™ music center, multi-
    room interface, CD changer, and Acoustimass® module. Then write them on your warranty
    card and in the spaces provided on page 3.
    CAUTION: Be sure the three shipping screws on the bottom of the CD changer have been
    removed before setting up the system.
    WARNING: The Acoustimass module weighs 33 pounds (15 kg). Use good lifting practice
    to avoid injury.
    WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of
    children.
    Figure 1
    What comes with your
    Lifestyle® 50 system:
    •Personal music center
    •CD changer
    •Multi-room interface
    •Interface power pack*
    •5 Jewel Cube
    ® speakers
    •5 speaker cables
    •Acoustimass module
    •AC power (mains) cord*
    •14 self-adhesive rubber feet
    (4 for the module and 5 pairs for
    the Jewel Cube speakers)
    •Audio input cable
    •CD changer cable
    •Stereo cable
    •4 AAA batteries
    •FM antenna
    •AM loop antenna
    •AM antenna base
    •CD magazine
    •Lifestyle
    ® system CD
    •Test CDAM loop antenna Antenna
    base AC power cordCD changer
    Interface power pack
    CD magazineAAA
    batteries
    (4)
    Test CDStereo cableMulti-room
    interface
    Rubber feet
    (5 pairs)
    Front speaker cables (blue connectors)Rubber feet (4)
    Surround speaker cables (orange connectors) Jewel Cube
    speakersAcoustimass module
    Audio input cable
    FM antenna Personal™ Music Center
    CD changer cable
    Lifestyle
    ® system CD
    Setting Up 
    						
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    Setting Up
    Selecting the locations for your Lifestyle® 50 system
    When you place your speakers according to the guidelines below, a combination of reflected
    and direct sound provides the audio atmosphere of a home theater. You may experiment with
    the placement and orientation of the Jewel Cube
    ® speakers and Acoustimass® module to
    produce the sound most pleasing to you. For more discussion of speaker placement and
    room acoustics, see “Fine-tuning your system” on page 36.
    Jewel Cube speakers
    Follow these guidelines to select locations that provide the maximum home theater effect
    from your Lifestyle® 50 system (Figures 2 and 3).
    CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for your Jewel Cube speakers. Vibration can
    cause the speakers to move, particularly on very smooth surfaces. For stability, peel off the
    backing from the two identical rubber feet and center them in the matching shapes on the
    bottom of each speaker.
    Left and right front speakers
    The sound from the left and right front speakers should seem to appear at the edge of the
    picture, so that the acoustic image is close to the size of the visual image (Figure 2). The front
    speaker cables allow up to 20 feet (6.1 m) from the Acoustimass module.
    1. Place the left and right front speakers so that they line up with the center of the TV screen.
    2. Place them up to 3 feet (1 m) from the edge of the TV screen.
    We recommend the 3-foot (1 m) maximum distance so that the sound does not become
    too separated from the picture. You may wish to vary this distance based on room condi-
    tions and personal preference.
    3. Direct one cube of each speaker forward. Direct the other cube toward the wall or in a
    different direction to create reflected sound. See the illustration of suggested reflected
    sound patterns in Figure 3.
    Note: The Jewel Cube speakers are magnetically shielded so you can place them close to
    the TV without affecting picture quality.
    Figure 2
    Recommended front speaker
    locations
    Left front
    Right front Center
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    Figure 3
    Speaker placement
    Setting Up
    Center speaker
    The sound from the center speaker should appear to come directly from the center of the
    picture (Figure 2). The center speaker cable allows up to 20 feet (6.1 m) from the Acoustimass
    module.
    Note: Do not place the speaker on its side, as this diminishes performance by blocking the
    Jewel Cube ports.
    1. Place the center speaker directly above or below the center of the TV screen, or at the
    closest convenient location.
    2. Align the speaker with the front of the TV screen (not pushed to the back of the TV).
    3. Direct each cube speaker slightly away from center, to create a wider area of direct sound
    (Figure 3).
    Note: If you put the speakers in a bookcase unit, be sure to place each one at the front
    edge of the shelf. Placing speakers in an enclosed space can change the tonal quality of the
    sound. This effect is minimized if the shelves are filled with books.
    Surround speakers
    The surround (rear) speakers create an area of sound around the listener. Place them in the
    back half of your room. The surround cables allow up to 50 feet (15.2 m) from the
    Acoustimass module.
    1. Place the speakers at ear height or higher, if possible.
    2. Adjust the rear surround speakers to direct the sound to the front and back of the listener
    (Figure 3).
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    frontAcoustimass®
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    Acoustimass® module
    Follow these guidelines to select a location for the Acoustimass module.
    Note: To avoid interference with the TV picture, place the Acoustimass module at least
    18 inches (45 cm) from the TV.
    1. Place the Acoustimass module along the same the wall or close to the same end of the
    room as the Jewel Cube® speakers (see the example along the front wall in Figure 3).
    2. Select a convenient location – under a table, behind a sofa. Do not allow furniture or
    drapes to block the ventilation openings of the module.
    3. Place the Acoustimass module within reach of the audio input cable, speaker cables, and
    an AC power (mains) outlet.
    4. Select a position for the Acoustimass module (Figure 4). For proper ventilation, place it on
    the long edge, with the connectors facing the floor. An alternate position is on its largest
    side, with the bass and treble controls facing up. Do not place the module on either end,
    as shown by the last two views in Figure 4.
    Figure 4
    Acoustimass module positions
    Preferred
    positionAlternate position
    5. Once you have selected a position for the module, place the four self-adhesive rubber feet
    near the corners of the bottom surface. The rubber feet provide increased stability and
    protection from scratches.
    6. Aim the port (the round opening) into the room or along the wall to avoid blocking the port
    or creating too much bass.
    7. For best bass performance, do not place the port at equal distances from any two walls or
    from a wall and the ceiling.
    CAUTION: Do not cover the ventilation openings of the Acoustimass module. The slots on
    the end provide ventilation for the built-in electronic circuitry, and should not be blocked.
    CAUTION: The magnetic field from the Acoustimass module is not an immediate risk to
    your video tapes, audio tapes, and other magnetic media. However, you should not store
    tapes directly on or near the Acoustimass module.
    Multi-room interface
    Select a location for the multi-room interface. It may be placed out of sight if you like.
    1. Place the multi-room interface within 30 feet (9.1 m) of the Acoustimass module (the
    length of the audio input cable).
    2. Place the multi-room interface close enough to the sound sources (TV, VCR, DVD, etc.) to
    allow for cable length. If you need additional audio and/or video cables to connect all of
    your components, see your dealer or call Bose
    ® Customer Service.
    CD changer
    Select a convenient location for the CD changer.
    1. Place the CD changer on a level surface. Allow enough room to lift the door.
    2. Place the CD changer close enough to the multi-room interface to allow for cable length
    of 6 feet (2 m).
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    The multi-room interface
    Figure 6
    The CD changer
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