Bose manual Troubleshooting, Maintaining Your Lifestyle 20 Music System, Problem, What to do

Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 20 Music System

Troubleshooting

Problem	What to do
System does not	• Make sure the power connector is plugged securely into the music
function at all	center, the power cord is plugged securely into the Acoustimass®
	module, the power pack and power cord are plugged securely into
	operating AC wall outlets, and the module power switch is on.
	• 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.
	• If the system is not responding, press STORE, ERASE, and ON/OFF
	(on the music center) at the same time, to reset the system.
No sound	• Make sure the audio input cable is firmly seated in the music center
	SPEAKER ZONE 1 jack and the multi-pin connector on the other end
	is firmly seated in the Acoustimass module AUDIO INPUT jack.
	• Make sure the module power switch is in the ON position.
	• Check the cables connecting the Jewel CubeTM speakers to the
	Acoustimass module.
	• Turn the music center off for ten seconds, then on again, to restore
	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.
	• Be sure the CD is placed correctly, label-side up, in the magazine,
	and the magazine is inserted properly in the music center.
	• Increase the volume.
	• Check to see if MUTE is lit on the display. If it is, press the MUTE
	button on the remote control to unmute the sound.
	• Disconnect any headphones.
	• Connect the FM and AM antennas.
Remote control	• Check batteries and their polarity (+ and –). See page 10.
is inconsistent	• Operate the remote control closer to the music center.
or does not work	• Move the remote (or the music center) a few feet to avoid an area of
	“dead spots.” See note on page 13.
	• Make sure the remote control and music center house codes match.
	Follow steps 4-8 on page 21 to match the house code settings.
Unit turns on	• Change the house code setting to prevent signals from conflicting
and off by itself,	with another nearby Lifestyle® system. See page 21 for instructions
or behaves erratically	on setting the house code.
Radio does not work	• Make sure antennas are connected properly.
	• Adjust antenna position to improve reception.
	• AM antenna must be upright.
	• You may be in an area of weak signal coverage.

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