Bose manual Troubleshooting, Maintaining Your Lifestyle 40 Music System, Problem, What to do

Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 40 Music System

Troubleshooting

Problem	What to do
System does not function	• Make sure the power connector is inserted securely into the multi-room interface, the
at all	power cord 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 multi-room interface power pack for a few seconds, then reconnect it. This
	allows the unit to reset itself after a power surge or power interruption.
No sound	• Increase the volume.
	• Check to see if MUTE is flashing on the display. If it is, press the MUTE button to unmute
	the sound.
	• Make sure the audio input cable is firmly seated in the multi-room interface ROOM A jack
	and the multi-pin connector on the other end is firmly seated in the Acoustimass module
	AUDIO INPUT jack.
	• Check speaker connections.
	• 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 CD changer.
	• Connect the FM and AM antennas.
Personal™ music center	• Check batteries and their polarity (+ and –). See page 13.
control is inconsistent,	• Operate the music center closer to the multi-room interface.
shows a NO RESPONSE	• Move the music center a few feet to avoid an area of interference.
message, or does not work	• Make sure the audio input cable is firmly seated, and uncoiled.
	• Make sure the multi-room interface is connected and plugged in.
	• If NO RESPONSE is continuously displayed, the link between your music center and the
	multi-room interface may be broken. To re-establish the link, hold the music center close to
	the interface. Press and hold MUTE for about 5 seconds until you hear a second beep.
	After about 10 seconds, you should hear two beeps to confirm that the link is established.
	NOTE: The music center establishes a link with the closest multi-room interface.

CD does not play • Check to see if the PLAY button symbol in the display is flashing.

•Make sure the magazine is properly inserted.

•Check to see if there is a disc in the magazine, label-side up. Display shows a flashing number for a disc that is label-side down or cannot be read. Display shows noCd if no discs are loaded.

•Eject the magazine and try loading the CD again.

•Check for dirt or dust on the CD. Clean the CD if necessary.

•The disc may be defective. Try another disc.

•Make sure the disc is not a DVD. The CD changer cannot play a DVD disc.

•If the display shows Plug in cd , check that the CD changer is properly connected.

•If the display message Err appears, there is a mechanical error. Call Bose® Customer Service (see inside back cover for listings).

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