Bose 50 manual Acoustimass module, Multi-room interface, CD changer

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Setting Up

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

position

Alternate position

Figure 5

The multi-room interface

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.

Figure 6

The CD changer

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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Contents Bose Lifestyle 50 System Class B emissions limits Additional safety informationClass 1 laser product BatteriesInformation about products that generate electrical noise Antenna grounding Where to find … For your recordsCompatibility Before you beginRealism and impact Automatic sound level monitoring and controlUnpacking the carton What comes with your Lifestyle 50 systemJewel Cube speakers Selecting the locations for your Lifestyle 50 systemLeft and right front speakers Center speaker Surround speakersMulti-room interface Acoustimass moduleCD changer Connecting your system Connecting the Jewel Cube speakers to the Acoustimass moduleConnecting the CD changer to the multi-room interface LeftConnecting the Acoustimass module power mains cord Connecting the multi-room interface power packSetting up a digital sound source Setting up a video sound sourceHow to set up your home theater Multi-room interface Tape deck Connecting other external componentsAbout the video source Laserdisc player or additional CD changerFM antenna connections Connecting the antennasConnecting to a cable radio signal AM antenna connectionsConnecting power to your system Setting up the Personal music centerTurning the system on Turning on the systemTurning the system off Using the sleep timer Adjusting the volumeMuting your system Using the Source buttons Using the Personal music center displayUsing the primary buttons Using the Keypad buttonsUsing the Menu items PresetsListening to the system Adjusting center and surround levelsSelecting the number of speakers Using enhanced mode for movie soundtracks Using simulated surround for mono movie materialTurning on the digital audio source Listening to digital soundDigital Dynamic Range compression Turning on the system and choosing digital soundEnhanced mode Operating the special featuresSimulated surround monaural into 5 speakers Listening to the radio Setting radio channel spacingManually tuning a radio station Turning the system on and choosing the radioSetting a station preset Selecting a preset stationSeeking the strongest stations Erasing a preset station Setting presets using the Presets menuTo set a preset station Managing your preset stationsUsing the CD changer Listening to compact discsTurning the system on and choosing the CD changer To omit a track from normal play To scan a discTo add a track to the play list To listen to the CD play listSelecting repeat and random modes Using the CD Options menuSelecting play list modes To create a CD play list Programming a CD play listTo change an entry in the CD play list To delete a track from the play list To insert a new track in an existing play listTo erase the entire CD play list Using a tape recorder with your system Using the system with external componentsTurning the system on and selecting the component Compensating for room acoustics Fine-tuning your systemAdjusting speaker controls Optimizing AM/FM radio receptionAdjusting LCD contrast Equalizing the volume levels of external sourcesAdjusting the Personal music center beep Forcing the Source buttons to stay on Forcing the Keypad buttons to stay onAdjusting the display fade time Connecting additional rooms Understanding the room indicators Operating in more than one roomLinking rooms for common control Using the Room buttonSetting up a shared source Returning to single-room controlUsing more than one Personal music center Using the House buttonFinding a misplaced Personal music center Replacing batteriesCleaning the CD changer Cleaning the systemCleaning the Personal music center Cleaning the speakers and Acoustimass moduleTroubleshooting Problem What to doWarranty period Customer ServiceAccessories Technical informationIndex Signal Levels 36 Index Australia CanadaEuropean Office Belgique/België

50 specifications

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