Bose 12 Speaker System User Manual


 
26 December 20, 2001 AM191409_01_V.pdf
Maintaining Your Lifestyle
®
12 System
Troubleshooting
Problem What to do
System does not Make sure the power connector is plugged securely into the music center, the Acoustimass
®
function at all module power cord is plugged securely into the module, and the power pack and power
cord are plugged 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.
No sound Make sure the audio input cable is connected to the music center FIXED outputs, the black
connector is fully seated in the music center SYSTEM CONTROL 1 jack, and the multi-pin
connector is firmly seated in the Acoustimass module jack.
Turn the music center off for ten seconds, then on again, to reestablish 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.
Check the speaker connections.
Be sure the CD is placed correctly, label-side up, in the music center, and the cover is
closed.
Increase the volume.
Check to see if MUTE is lit in the display. Press the MUTE button on the remote to unmute
the sound.
Disconnect any headphones.
Connect the FM and AM antennas.
No sound from Make sure that the center cube cable is connected at both ends.
center speaker Select STEREO+CENTER (3-speaker) or SURROUND (5-speaker) mode.
Too much sound In STEREO+CENTER mode, press SURROUND
, to decrease center speaker volume.
from center speaker Press and hold the STEREO+CENTER (3-speaker) mode key for 10 seconds to restore the
factory preset center volume setting.
No sound from Select SURROUND (5-speaker) mode.
surround speakers Press SURROUND
+
.
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 mode, press SURROUND
.
are too loud Make sure that the left and right front speakers are connected to the front speaker jacks
and the left and right surround speakers are connected to the surround speaker jacks.
Press and hold the SURROUND (5-speaker) mode key for 10 seconds to restore the factory
preset surround volume setting.
Remote control Check batteries and their polarity (+ and ).
is inconsistent Operate the remote control closer to the music center.
or does not work Make sure the remote control house code matches the music center code. Follow steps 4-7
on page 24 to match the house code settings.
Unit turns on Change the house code setting to prevent signals from conflicting with another nearby
and off by itself, Lifestyle
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system. See page 24 for instructions on setting the house code.
or acts erratically