Bose 12 manual Center speaker, Surround speakers

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Setting Up

Figure 2

Recommended front speaker locations

Center speaker

The sound from the center speaker should appear to come directly from the center of the picture (Figure 2). The center speaker cable allows up to 20 feet (6.1 m) distance from the Acoustimass® module.

1.Place the speaker on line with the vertical center of the screen, above or below (which- ever is closer to the screen), or the closest convenient location.

2.Place the speaker in line with the front of the screen (not pushed to the back of the TV).

3.Direct each of the cubes slightly away from center, to create a wider area of direct sound (Figure 3).

Note: If you put the speakers in a bookcase unit, be sure to place each one at the front edge of the shelf. Placing speakers in an enclosed space can change the tonal quality of the sound. This effect is minimized if the shelves are filled with books.

 

Center

Left front

Right front

Figure 3

Speaker placement

Surround speakers

The surround (rear) speakers create an area of sound around the listener. Place them in the back half of your room. Direct the cubes so that you do not pinpoint the exact location of the sound source (Figure 3). The surround cables allow up to 50 feet (15.2 m) distance from the Acoustimass module.

Center

Acoustimass module

Left

Right

front

front

Left

Right

surround

surround

1.Place the speakers at ear height or higher, if possible.

2.Direct the cubes to reflect sound off one or more surfaces.

3.Do not direct the sound straight at the listener.

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Contents Bose Lifestyle 12 System Class 1 laser product Additional safety informationClass B emissions limits BatteriesInformation about products that generate electrical noise Antenna grounding For your records Where to find…Before you begin Stereo cable Test CD Unpacking the cartonSelect the locations for your Lifestyle 12 system Speaker locationsLeft and right front speakers Surround speakers Center speakerMusic center Acoustimass moduleConnect the speakers and Lifestyle music center Connecting the cube speaker arrays to the Acoustimass moduleMusic center and speaker connections Connecting the music center AC mains power pack Connecting the Acoustimass module power mains cordPower Setting up the primary video sound sourceTo direct your video sound sources through your VCR To direct your video sound sources through your TVTo connect components directly to the Lifestyle 12 system About the video sourceTape deck Other connectionsCD changer, DVD player, or laserdisc player TurntableConnecting to a cable radio signal Attach the wire coverConnect the antennas FM antenna connectionsInstall the batteries Set up the remote controlSet radio channel spacing for dual voltage and 120V systems Turn on the music centerFunction Remote Control Music Center Music center displaySystem controls Music center controls Lifestyle remote controlListening to video sound Listening to your Lifestyle 12 systemListening to the radio TuningUsing the system with an external component Using the CD playerListening to a CD Adjusting speaker controls Fine-tuning your systemCompensating for room acoustics Compensating for movie soundtracksChanging the house code settings Adding speakers Setting a second remote for additional speakersProblem What to do TroubleshootingCustomer service Warranty periodCleaning the music center Cleaning the Lifestyle 12 systemCleaning the CD player lens Cleaning the speakers and Acoustimass moduleTechnical information AccessoriesIndex European Office CanadaAustralia Belgique/België