User manual BOSE LIFESTYLE 8 II DIGITAL AUDIO HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

[. . . ] WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or moisture. These CAUTION marks may be located on the back panel and bottom of your Lifestyle® music center and the bottom panel of your Acoustimass® module: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, as marked on the system, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this owner's guide. CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. [. . . ] Tape deck To use an external recorder (analog audio cassette, MD, or digital audio tape), connect the inputs (REC) of the recorder to the music center's TAPE REC jacks. Connect the outputs (PLAY) from the recorder to the music center's TAPE PLAY jacks. CD changer or laserdisc player To use one of these components, connect its audio outputs to the music center VIDEO SOUND INPUTS or AUX (if not used for a digital source) jacks, matching the red plug to R (right) and black or white plug to L (left). turntable To connect a turntable , you need a phono preamplifier (with RIAA equalization). You can order the appropriate model from Bose® by calling 1-800-367-4008 and asking for part number 252603. Connect the audio outputs of the phono preamplifier to the music center's VIDEO or AUX (if not used for a digital source) jacks, matching the red plug to R (right) and black or white plug to L (left). Note: The Lifestyle® 8 system cannot turn on or turn off a connected component. The rear panel of your Lifestyle® music center provides connections for AM and FM antennas (Figure 12). Plug the antenna connector into the FM ANTENNA jack on the back of the Lifestyle® music center. Experiment with both the placement and the angle of this antenna to provide optimum FM reception. Note: To install the AM antenna on a wall, follow the instructions enclosed with the antenna. Loosen the AM LOOP ANTENNA screw terminals on the back of the Lifestyle® music center. Stand the loop antenna on the base, following the instructions enclosed with the antenna. Move the loop part of the antenna as far as possible but at least 20 inches (50 cm) from the music center and at least 4 feet (1. Note: Outdoor antennas may be used with the music center antenna connections. To connect your system to the FM signal available from some cable TV companies, contact your cable provider for assistance. The connection is made to the FM 75 EXTERNAL antenna connector on the back of the system. CAUTION: Be certain that the installation includes a signal splitter so that only the FM band, not the cable TV band, is transmitted to the system. It is necessary to use a splitter that filters the signal to prevent any re-emissions of the TV spectrum through the system. After all the connections are completed, attach the wire cover to the music center to hide the wires and jacks from view. The five tabs on the wire cover snap into matching slots on the music center back panel. Match the + and ­ symbols on the batteries with the + and ­ markings inside the compartment. [. . . ] Make sure the audio input cable is firmly seated, uncoiled, and extended as much as possible. ⷠMake sure the remote control and music center house codes match. Unit turns on and off by itself, or behaves erratically CD does not play Change the house code setting to prevent signals from conflicting with another nearby Lifestyle® system. FM sound is distorted FM sound is noisy in surround mode Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure. [. . . ]