Bose Lifestyle stereo amplifier Sold from August 2000 to 2004 SA1 User Manual

							 
The Bose 
® 
 Lifestyle 
® 
 Amplifier 
Owner’s Guide
January 4, 2002 
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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 are located on the bottom panel of your Lifestyle 
®
 
 stereo amplifier:
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert 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.  
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 Lifestyle 
® 
 stereo 
amplifier properly. Save your owner’s guide for future reference.  
©2001 Bose Corporation. All rights reserved. Bose, Acoustimass, Lifestyle, Personal and Wave are registered 
trademarks of Bose Corporation.
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.
AVISVIS
RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION : POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE DÉCHARGE
ÉLECTRIQUE, NE PAS RETIRER LE COUVERCLE (OU
L’ARRIÈRE). IL NE SE TROUVE À L’INTÉRIEUR AUCUNE
PIÈCE POUVANT ÊTRE RÉPA RÉE PAR L’USAGER.
S’ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT 
						

							 
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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 anywhere else that water or mois-
ture 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 pro-
tect it from overheating, put the product in a position 
and location that will not interfere with its proper venti-
lation. For example, do not place the product on a 
bed, sofa, or similar surface that may block the ventila-
tion 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 radia-
tors, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus 
(including amplifiers) that produce heat. 
 
9. 
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 
grounding-type plug. A polarized 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, convenience recep-
tacles, and the point where they exit from the appa-
ratus. 
 11.  
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 
manufacturer.  
 
12.  
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, 
bracket or table specified by the 
manufacturer or sold with the appa-
ratus. When a cart is used, use cau-
tion 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 personnel. 
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 over-
loading 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 bottom for safety related 
markings.  
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 install-
ing 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. 
						

							 
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Important Safety Instructions 
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 informaiton with respect to proper ground-
ing 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, connec-
tion to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the 
ground electrode. Refer to the antenna grounding illustra-
tion on this page. 
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 accordance with the instructions, 
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 
However, this is no guarantee that interference will not 
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does 
cause harmful interference 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 technician 
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. 
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 particular, 
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.
Antenna lead-in wire
Antenna discharge unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
Ground clamps
Power service grounding electrode 
system (NEC ART 250, Part H) Electric service 
equipmentGround clamp
 
©2001 Bose Corporation,
The Mountain, Framingham, MA
01701-9168 USA
255805 AM Rev.00 JN10494 
						

							 
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Contents 
Setting up your Lifestyle 
® 
 Stereo Amplifier
Before you begin   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
Unpacking the carton  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Selecting a location for your Lifestyle 
® 
 stereo amplifier  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
Connecting the Lifestyle 
® 
 stereo amplifier to a multi-room interface  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
Connecting the Lifestyle 
® 
 stereo amplifier to a Lifestyle 
® 
 media center  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
Setting up the remote control   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
Setting Zone 2 Protocol  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
Connecting the Lifestyle 
® 
 stereo amplifier to a Model 20 music center  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Connecting the Lifestyle 
® 
 stereo amplifier to a Model 5 music center  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
Connecting speakers to your Lifestyle 
® 
 stereo amplifier   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
Checking to see if you have a dual voltage Lifestyle 
® 
 amplifier  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
Powering-up your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
Maintaining Your Lifestyle 
® 
 Stereo Amplifier
Cleaning the amplifier  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Protecting outdoor wiring  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
Troubleshooting   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
Customer service   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
Warranty period   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
Technical information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 
For your records 
The serial number is located on the bottom panel of your Lifestyle 
®
 
 stereo amplifier.
Serial number: ____________________________
Purchase date: ______________________________________
We suggest you keep your sales receipt and warranty card together with this owner’s guide. 
						

							 
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Setting up your Lifestyle 
® 
 Stereo Amplifier 
Before you begin 
Thank you for purchasing the Lifestyle 
®
 
 stereo amplifier. The Lifestyle 
®
 
 stereo amplifier provides you with a 
simple solution when you want to add Bose 
®
 
 non-powered environmental speakers or Bose non-powered 
accessory speakers to your Lifestyle 
®
 
 system. Bose proprietary Integrated Signal Processing technology, 
featured in the amplifier, ensures full, rich stereo sound, even when the speakers are playing at low volumes. 
By using the Lifestyle 
®
 
 stereo amplifier to expand your system, you can enjoy Bose quality sound and Life-
style 
®
 
 system convenience in your yard, patio, swimming deck, garage, or utility room. 
Unpacking the carton 
WARNING:  
To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children. 
Carefully unpack the shipping carton. Make sure the shipping carton for your Lifestyle 
®
 
 stereo amplifier 
includes the parts identified in Figure 1. We recommend saving all packing materials. You may need them 
later. The original packing materials provide the safest way to transport this product. 
Note:  
Locate the serial number on the bottom panel of the amplifier, and write it in the appropriate blank on 
page 3. 
If any part of the product appears to be damaged, do not attempt to use it. Contact your authorized Bose 
dealer immediately, or call Bose Customer Service. Refer to the address list enclosed in the product packag-
ing for correct phone numbers. 
Figure 1 
Contents of the shipping 
carton 
Note:  
Use only the power cord supplied with your Lifestyle 
®
 
 stereo amplifier. If the power cord does not fit 
your power (mains) outlet, DO NOT alter the plug in any way. Contact Bose Customer Service for assistance. 
Note:  
The Lifestyle 
®
 
 stereo amplifier is designed for use with Bose non-powered environmental speakers or 
Bose non-powered accessory speakers ONLY. 
CAUTION:  
If you purchased a dual voltage unit, DO NOT plug it into an AC (mains) outlet until you check 
the position of the voltage selection switch on the rear panel of the product. Using the wrong voltage setting 
may cause damage to your product. See “Checking to see if you have a dual voltage Lifestyle 
®
 
 amplifier” on 
page 15.
*The Lifestyle® stereo amplifier includes a 120V AC (mains) power cord for use in the USA and Canada, 
or the appropriate 230V or 240V power cord for international use. Dual voltage units include a 120V 
power cord and a 230V plug adapter. See “Checking to see if you have a dual voltage Lifestyle
® ampli-
fier” on page 15 for instructions on setting the dual-voltage selection switch.Lifestyle
® stereo amplifierOwner’s guide30-ft audio input cable
PN197406
Power cord*
USA/Canada (120V)
Europe (230V)
UK/Singapore (230V) Australia (240V)230V
plug adaptor 
						

							 
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Setting Up Your Lifestyle 
® 
 Stereo Amplifier 
Selecting a location for your Lifestyle 
® 
 stereo amplifier 
Select a location for your Lifestyle 
®
 
 stereo amplifier and mount it according to the following guidelines. 
CAUTION:  
DO NOT mount the amplifier on surfaces that are not sturdy enough, or that have hazards con-
cealed behind them, such as electrical wiring or plumbing. The amplifier must be placed indoors. It is nei-
ther designed nor tested for use outdoors or on boats. 
Although the amplifier does not need to be situated close to either your Lifestyle 
®
 
 system or the accessory 
speakers, consider the following guidelines when selecting a location for your amplifier:
•Locate the amplifier indoors and within 8 feet (2.5 m) of a power outlet.
•Make sure that the amplifier is located within the reach of the supplied 30-foot audio input cable.
•Place the amplifier in an area where the maximum ambient temperature is less than 104 
°  
F (45  
°  
C).
•For optimum performance, place the amplifier in a well-ventilated area.
•DO NOT PLACE THE AMPLIFIER IN A COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AREA – If the amplifier is installed on a 
shelf, or in a bookcase, or inside an entertainment center, maintain 2.0 inches (5.0 cm) minimum clearance 
(Figure 2) on all sides of the amplifier with an open area of 3.0 inches (7.5 cm) minimum immediately above 
it to allow for air flow. If adequate ventilation is not provided, the amplifier will automatically protect itself 
by reducing its volume level in order to limit its temperature.
•DO NOT place the amplifier on any heat-sensitive surface, such as the finished surface of fine furniture. 
Like all electrical equipment, it generates some heat.
•DO NOT use the amplifier in a damp location. It is important to prevent moisture from getting into the unit. 
Figure 2 
Required clearance 
between the amplifier and 
any material or surface. 
•When mounting the amplifier on a horizontal surface like a floor or shelf (Figure 3), the amplifier’s rubber 
feet provide stability and prevent scratches. 
Figure 3 
Horizontal surface mounting 
•To mount the amplifier on a wall (Figure 4), remove the rubber feet and use the existing guide holes in the 
amplifier’s enclosure. See Figure 5 on page 6 for recommended mounting hardware. 
Figure 4 
Wall mounting
2.0 in.
(5.0 cm)
2.0 in.
(5.0 cm) 3.0 in.
(7.5 cm)
2.0 in.
(5.0 cm)
2.0 in.
(5.0 cm) 
						

							 
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Setting Up Your Lifestyle 
® 
 Stereo Amplifier 
Figure 5 
Recommended mounting 
hardware
(4) #10 x 11/2 in.
(M5 x 36 mm)
(4) #10 x 2
1/2 in.
(M5 x 75 mm)
3/32 in. (2.25 mm)
1/2 in. (12 mm)
1/4 in. (6 mm) (4) #10 (M5)
(4) #10 x 1
1/2 in.
(M5 x 36 mm)
(4) #10 x 1 in.
(M5 x 25 mm)
You will need:To mark hole locations, first remove the rubber 
feet. Then, hold the amplifier in place and mark 
the wall through the clearance holes in the 
amplifier enclosure.
Wood wall
Wallboard
Masonry wall 
						

							 
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Setting Up Your Lifestyle 
® 
 Stereo Amplifier 
Connecting the Lifestyle 
® 
 stereo amplifier to a multi-room interface
CAUTION: Before making any connections, turn the Lifestyle® system off and disconnect the music center 
from the AC (mains) power outlet. DO NOT plug the amplifier into an outlet until you have completed all other 
connections.
1. Insert the single multi-pin connector at one end of the audio input cable into one of the unused ROOM 
output jacks (B, C, or D) on the rear of the multi-room interface (Figure 6).
2. At the other end of the audio input cable, insert the 3.5 mm mini-plug into the SYSTEM CONTROL jack 
on the rear panel of the amplifier.
3. Insert the white RCA piggyback connector of the supplied cable into the L (left) INPUT jack. Insert the 
red RCA piggyback connector into the R (right) INPUT jack of the amplifier.
Figure 6
Cable connections between 
a multi-room interface 
and the Lifestyle
® stereo 
amplifier
SPEAKER OUTPUTS4 Ω MINIMUM
L
RINPUTL
R
SYSTEM
CONTROL
SPEAKER OUTPUTSL
R
L R
+
–
Lifestyle® stereo amplifier rear panel
Multi-room interface rear panel
30-ft audio input 
cable (supplied) 
						

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® Stereo Amplifier
Operating speakers in other rooms with the Personal
® music center
Systems that have a multi-room interface are controlled by the Personal music center which requires no 
internal switch settings before it allows you to control more than one room of speakers. However, if you pur-
chase a second Personal music center, you must follow the procedure for setting up the Personal music 
center for the first time.
Note: Refer to your Lifestyle
® system owner’s guide for more information on operating your system in more 
than one room.
The Personal music center allows you to control up to four sets of Bose
® powered speakers placed in indi-
vidual rooms. These rooms are referred to as room A, B, C, and D, with room A being the primary room (the 
one used for a one-room system). If two or more rooms are connected to your system, the Personal music 
center displays ROOM and HOUSE buttons, and room indicators (A, B, C, and/or D). Figure 7 shows an 
example display for a two-room system.
Figure 7
Sample display for a two-
room systemPress the ROOM button to control a single room or two or more rooms that share a source
Press the HOUSE button to control all connected rooms as one
The room indicators tell you what was selected 
by the ROOM or HOUSE button