Bose 12 manual Troubleshooting, Problem What to do

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Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 12 System

Troubleshooting

Problem

What to do

 

 

System does not

• Make sure the power connector is plugged securely into the music center, the Acoustimass®

function at all

module power cord is plugged securely into the module, and the power pack and power

 

cord are plugged into operating AC wall outlets.

 

• Be sure to select a source (CD, AM/FM, etc.).

 

• Unplug the music center power pack for a minute, then reconnect it. This allows the unit to

 

reset itself after a power surge or power interruption.

 

 

No sound

• Make sure the audio input cable is connected to the music center FIXED outputs, the black

 

connector is fully seated in the music center SYSTEM CONTROL 1 jack, and the multi-pin

 

connector is firmly seated in the Acoustimass module jack.

 

• Turn the music center off for ten seconds, then on again, to reestablish communication

 

between the music center and the speakers.

 

• Check the connections for any external components. Make sure to select the correct

 

source for the desired input.

 

• Check the speaker connections.

 

• Be sure the CD is placed correctly, label-side up, in the music center, and the cover is

 

closed.

 

• Increase the volume.

 

• Check to see if MUTE is lit in the display. Press the MUTE button on the remote to unmute

 

the sound.

 

• Disconnect any headphones.

 

• Connect the FM and AM antennas.

 

 

No sound from

• Make sure that the center cube cable is connected at both ends.

center speaker

• Select STEREO+CENTER (3-speaker) or SURROUND (5-speaker) mode.

 

 

Too much sound

• In STEREO+CENTER mode, press SURROUND , to decrease center speaker volume.

from center speaker

• Press and hold the STEREO+CENTER (3-speaker) mode key for 10 seconds to restore the

 

factory preset center volume setting.

 

 

No sound from

• Select SURROUND (5-speaker) mode.

surround speakers

• Press SURROUND +.

 

• Make sure the video sound source is stereo and surround-encoded, and the component

 

used (TV, VCR, DVD or laserdisc player) is stereo.

 

 

Surround speakers

• In SURROUND mode, press SURROUND .

are too loud

• Make sure that the left and right front speakers are connected to the front speaker jacks

 

and the left and right surround speakers are connected to the surround speaker jacks.

 

• Press and hold the SURROUND (5-speaker) mode key for 10 seconds to restore the factory

 

preset surround volume setting.

 

 

Remote control

• Check batteries and their polarity (+ and –).

is inconsistent

• Operate the remote control closer to the music center.

or does not work

• Make sure the remote control house code matches the music center code. Follow steps 4-7

 

on page 24 to match the house code settings.

 

 

Unit turns on

• Change the house code setting to prevent signals from conflicting with another nearby

and off by itself,

Lifestyle® system. See page 24 for instructions on setting the house code.

or acts erratically

 

 

 

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Contents Bose Lifestyle 12 System Additional safety information Class 1 laser productClass B emissions limits BatteriesInformation about products that generate electrical noise Antenna grounding Where to find… For your recordsBefore you begin Unpacking the carton Stereo cable Test CDSpeaker locations Select the locations for your Lifestyle 12 systemLeft and right front speakers Center speaker Surround speakersAcoustimass module Music centerConnecting the cube speaker arrays to the Acoustimass module Connect the speakers and Lifestyle music centerMusic center and speaker connections Connecting the Acoustimass module power mains cord Connecting the music center AC mains power packSetting up the primary video sound source PowerTo direct your video sound sources through your TV To direct your video sound sources through your VCRAbout the video source To connect components directly to the Lifestyle 12 systemOther connections Tape deckCD changer, DVD player, or laserdisc player TurntableAttach the wire cover Connecting to a cable radio signalConnect the antennas FM antenna connectionsSet up the remote control Install the batteriesSet radio channel spacing for dual voltage and 120V systems Turn on the music centerMusic center display Function Remote Control Music CenterSystem controls Lifestyle remote control Music center controlsListening to your Lifestyle 12 system Listening to video soundTuning Listening to the radioUsing the CD player Using the system with an external componentListening to a CD Fine-tuning your system Adjusting speaker controlsCompensating for room acoustics Compensating for movie soundtracksChanging the house code settings Setting a second remote for additional speakers Adding speakersTroubleshooting Problem What to doWarranty period Customer serviceCleaning the Lifestyle 12 system Cleaning the music centerCleaning the CD player lens Cleaning the speakers and Acoustimass moduleAccessories Technical informationIndex Canada European OfficeAustralia Belgique/België