Bose 25 Series II manual Troubleshooting, Problem What to do

Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 25 System

Troubleshooting

Problem	What to do
System does not function	• Make sure the power connector is inserted securely into the music center, the power cord
at all	is inserted securely into the Acoustimass® module, and the power pack and power cord are
	plugged fully 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.
	• 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	• 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.
	• 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.
	• Check speaker connections.
	• Make sure the digital audio input cable is firmly seated in the music center AUX jack and the
	other end of the cable is firmly seated in the connector at the digital source.
	• Turn the music center off for 10 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.
	• Disconnect any headphones.
	• Connect the FM and AM antennas.

No sound from	• Make sure the center cube cable is connected at both ends.
center speaker	• Select STEREO+CENTER		(3-speaker) or SURROUND		(5-speaker) mode.
			STEREO+CENTER		SURROUND
Too much sound	• In STEREO+CENTER (3-speaker) mode, press SURROUND – to decrease center speaker
from center speaker	volume.
	• Press and hold the STEREO+CENTER			(3-speaker) button for 10 seconds to
			STEREO+CENTER
	restore the factory preset center volume setting.
No sound from	• Select SURROUND	(5-speaker) mode.
surround speakers	SURROUND
	• Press SURROUND +.

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

		SURROUND
	factory preset surround volume setting.
	• 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 (5-speaker) mode, press SURROUND –.
are too loud	• Make sure that the left and right front speakers are connected to the front speaker jacks
	(blue) and the left and right surround speakers are connected to the surround speaker
	jacks (orange).
	• Press and hold the SURROUND	(5-speaker) button for 10 seconds to restore the

SURROUND

factory preset surround volume setting.

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