Bose 50 Connecting your system, Connecting the Jewel Cube speakers to the Acoustimass module

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Setting Up

Connecting your system

Once you have selected locations for your speakers, CD changer, and interface, connect the system.

CAUTION: Make sure all components are unplugged from the power outlet before you begin hooking up the system.

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Connecting speaker cables to Jewel Cube speakers

Connecting the Jewel Cube® speakers to the Acoustimass® module

1.Match each cable to the corresponding speaker location.

•Front speaker cables have blue RCA connectors at one end, with L, R, or C molded into both the RCA connectors and the Jewel Cube connectors at the other end.

•Surround speaker cables have orange RCA connectors at one end, with L or R molded into both the RCA connectors and the Jewel Cube connectors at the other end.

2.Insert the Jewel Cube connector of each cable fully into the jack on the rear of one of the five speakers (Figure 7). Match the ridge of the connector to the notch at the top of the jack.

3.Connect each cable to the corresponding jack on the Acoustimass module (Figure 8).

•Plug the blue connectors into the matching left front, center, and right front jacks.

•Plug the orange connectors into the matching left surround and right surround jacks.

To lengthen the cable, connect speaker wire with male phono (RCA) plugs on each end to your supplied speaker cable. Use a female-to-female adapter (“barrel” connector). Or, splice in 18-gauge (.75 mm2) or thicker cord (connecting + to + and – to –). To purchase extension wire, see your dealer or electronics store, or call Bose® Customer Service.

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Contents Bose Lifestyle 50 System Batteries Additional safety informationClass 1 laser product Class B emissions limitsInformation about products that generate electrical noise Antenna grounding For your records Where to find …Automatic sound level monitoring and control Before you beginRealism and impact CompatibilityWhat comes with your Lifestyle 50 system Unpacking the cartonLeft and right front speakers Selecting the locations for your Lifestyle 50 systemJewel Cube speakers Surround speakers Center speakerCD changer Acoustimass moduleMulti-room interface Connecting the Jewel Cube speakers to the Acoustimass module Connecting your systemLeft Connecting the CD changer to the multi-room interfaceConnecting the multi-room interface power pack Connecting the Acoustimass module power mains cordSetting up a video sound source Setting up a digital sound sourceHow to set up your home theater Multi-room interface Laserdisc player or additional CD changer Connecting other external componentsAbout the video source Tape deckAM antenna connections Connecting the antennasConnecting to a cable radio signal FM antenna connectionsSetting up the Personal music center Connecting power to your systemTurning the system off Turning on the systemTurning the system on Muting your system Adjusting the volumeUsing the sleep timer Using the Keypad buttons Using the Personal music center displayUsing the primary buttons Using the Source buttonsPresets Using the Menu itemsSelecting the number of speakers Adjusting center and surround levelsListening to the system Using simulated surround for mono movie material Using enhanced mode for movie soundtracksTurning on the system and choosing digital sound Listening to digital soundDigital Dynamic Range compression Turning on the digital audio sourceSimulated surround monaural into 5 speakers Operating the special featuresEnhanced mode Turning the system on and choosing the radio Setting radio channel spacingManually tuning a radio station Listening to the radioSeeking the strongest stations Selecting a preset stationSetting a station preset Managing your preset stations Setting presets using the Presets menuTo set a preset station Erasing a preset stationListening to compact discs Using the CD changerTurning the system on and choosing the CD changer To listen to the CD play list To scan a discTo add a track to the play list To omit a track from normal playSelecting play list modes Using the CD Options menuSelecting repeat and random modes To change an entry in the CD play list Programming a CD play listTo create a CD play list To erase the entire CD play list To insert a new track in an existing play listTo delete a track from the play list Turning the system on and selecting the component Using the system with external componentsUsing a tape recorder with your system Optimizing AM/FM radio reception Fine-tuning your systemAdjusting speaker controls Compensating for room acousticsAdjusting the Personal music center beep Equalizing the volume levels of external sourcesAdjusting LCD contrast Forcing the Keypad buttons to stay on Forcing the Source buttons to stay onAdjusting the display fade time Connecting additional rooms Operating in more than one room Understanding the room indicatorsReturning to single-room control Using the Room buttonSetting up a shared source Linking rooms for common controlUsing the House button Using more than one Personal music centerReplacing batteries Finding a misplaced Personal music centerCleaning the speakers and Acoustimass module Cleaning the systemCleaning the Personal music center Cleaning the CD changerProblem What to do TroubleshootingCustomer Service Warranty periodTechnical information AccessoriesIndex Signal Levels 36 Index Belgique/België CanadaEuropean Office Australia

50 specifications

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In summary, the Bose 50 redefines portable audio with its advanced features, sleek design, and high-quality sound performance. Whether for casual listening or a full-fledged home entertainment setup, it promises a superior auditory experience that only Bose can deliver.
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