Bose AM259777 manual Contents

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Contents

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Introduction

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Welcome

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Region numbers

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Types of discs you can play

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Symbols used in this guide

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System Installation

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Getting started

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Cables and accessories

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Placing your speakers

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Left and right front speaker placement

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Center speaker placement

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Surround speaker placement

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Acoustimass® module placement

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Placing your media center

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Connecting the speakers to the Acoustimass module

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Making a two-wire speaker connection

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Making a plug-in cable speaker connection

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Connecting the Acoustimass module to the media center

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Connecting the antennas

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Connecting an FM antenna

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Connecting the AM antenna

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Connecting to a cable radio provider

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Connecting your TV to the system

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Making audio connections

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Making video connections

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Connecting your VCR to the system (optional)

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Connecting your cable/satellite box to the system (optional)

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Installing the TV on/off detector (optional)

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Turning off the internal speakers in your TV

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Making the temporary headset connection before connecting to power

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Connecting the system to power

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Installing the remote control batteries

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Finishing the installation

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Save the headset for possible future use

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Reference

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Using alternate system connections

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To play VCR audio (not TV audio) through your system

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To play TV audio through your system with VCR audio fed to the TV

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Setting up a second listening zone

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What is a zone?

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What do I need for setting up a second zone?

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How do I set up a speaker system in a second zone?

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Connecting external equipment

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Connecting record/playback equipment

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Connecting other playback equipment

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Using digital audio connections

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Using optical digital audio connections

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Connecting the optional IR emitter cable

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Accessories

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Warranty

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Contacting customer service

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Technical information

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Contents Lifestyle DVD Home Entertainment Systems Installation GuideFor your records Safety InformationContents Region numbers Symbols used in this guideIntroduction WelcomeSystem Installation System connection diagramGetting started System Installation Instructions Cables and accessoriesCables and accessories Included with your system Left and right front speaker placement Placing your speakersRecommended speaker locations Left Center speaker placementSurround speaker placement Speaker placement and reflection raysRight and wrong place- ments for the Acoustimass module Acoustimass module placementCenter Front features of mediaPlacing your media center Front door Make sure you haveTerminal tab Red + wire Connecting the speakers to the Acoustimass moduleMaking a two-wire speaker connection Two-wire connection type speakerFront speakers Surround speakers Left Center Right Making a plug-in cable speaker connectionConnecting the Acoustimass module to the media center Acoustimass module Connector panelAudio input cable Connecting to a cable radio provider Connecting the antennasConnecting an FM antenna Connecting the AM antennaConnecting your TV to the system Making audio connectionsMaking video connections Component video adapter connections Connecting your VCR to the system optionalConnecting your cable/satellite box to the system optional Box connectorCable/satellite box On your TV Installing the TV on/off detector optionalTV on/off detector installed Turning off the internal speakers in your TVConnector panel Power switch Connecting the system to powerHeadset connection for use in the final setup steps Power connection of the Acoustimass moduleInstalling the remote control batteries Power connection of the media centerRemote control battery installation Finishing the installation Contents of the small car- tonTo get started Save the headset for possible future use To play VCR audio not TV audio through your system Using alternate system connectionsDiagram of a typical system ReferenceAUX left & right audio if available How do I set up a speaker system in a second zone? Setting up a second listening zoneWhat is a zone? What do I need for setting up a second zone?Record/playback connec- tions Connecting external equipmentConnecting record/playback equipment Media center connector panelAUX input connections Using digital audio connectionsUsing optical digital audio connections Connecting other playback equipmentContacting customer service Connecting the optional IR emitter cableAccessories WarrantyTechnical information Page