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Setting up your product | Lifestyle® 600 home entertainment system
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Lifestyle® 600 home entertainment systemSold from 2016 - 2022

Setting up your product | Lifestyle® 600 home entertainment system

To connect the components of your system:

Connect the AC-2 speaker wire adapters

Connect the bare wire pairs at the end of the front and rear speaker cables to the five AC-2 adapters speaker wire adapters:
  1. Use the included screwdriver to loosen the screws on the five AC-2 adapters
  2. Connect the black and red bare wire pairs on each speaker cable to the corresponding colored connectors on the adapters
    Tip: Insert only the metal portion of the wires into the adapters
  3. Use the screwdriver to tighten the screw on the adapters to secure the wires

Connect the front speakers

  1. Connect the front speaker cables to the 6-pin Front Speakers jack on the back of the media console. (Note: The 4-pin Front Speakers connector is not used)
  2. Connect the AC-2 adapters at the end of the front speakers cable to the front speakers:
    1. Connect the L+ cable to the speaker on the left of the TV
    2. Connect the R+ cable to the speaker on the right of the TV
    3. Connect the C+ cable to the center speaker
      Tip: The left and right speakers are determined by your left and right while facing the TV

Connect the rear speakers

Using a wired connection:

If you are not using the wireless receivers, press the Teletext button on the remote (below the Blue button) to proceed.

Using a wireless connection:

  1. Connect the rear speaker cables from the rear speakers to the wireless rear speaker receivers
  2. Set the switch on one wireless receiver to L (for the rear left speaker) and set the switch on the other recevier to R (for the rear right speaker)
    Tip: The left and right speakers are determined by your left and right while facing the TV
  3. Connect power cords from both wireless receivers to AC (mains) outlets.

Connecting the console, bass module and remote control

  1. Connect the HDMI cable from the OUT TO TV jack on the system console to your TV
  2. Connect the power supply from the POWER jack on the system console to an AC (mains) outlet
  3. Connect a power cord from the power supply to an AC (mains) outlet
  4. Connect a power cord from the bass module to an AC (mains) outlet
  5. Install the four batteries in the remote. Be sure to match the + and - markings on the batteries to the corresponding marks in the battery compartment
Tip: When first powering on, use the Power button on the system console since the remote might not yet be paired. Then, follow the on-screen setup instructions to pair your remote, connect other devices and program your remote.

Run ADAPTiQ to maximize the system sound.

The ADAPTiQ audio calibration software, included with the system, automatically tests the acoustics of the listening area, analyzes speaker placement and tailors the sound of the system to the specific acoustics of the room.
  1. On the remote control, press the Setup button
  2. Tip: If the system menu does not appear on your TV, be sure the correct TV input is selected
  3. Scroll down to ADAPTiQ, then press the OK button
  4. Select Run and follow the on-screen instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Enter Setup mode.

If a Bose app or instructions ask you to put your system in Setup mode:
  1. Power on your product
  2. On the remote control, press the SETUP button
    Tip: If the system menu does not appear on your TV, be sure the correct TV input is selected
  3. From the menu, select NETWORK SETUP and follow the on-screen instructions
  4. For next steps, refer to the Bose app or instructions that asked you to enter Setup mode.
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Placement suggestions:

Front speakers
  1. Place one speaker to the left and one speaker to the right of the TV
  2. Keep each speaker within 3 feet of the TV, if possible
  3. Keep speakers at least 3 feet apart
  4. Aim the speakers toward the listening area
  5. When placing the speakers in an enclosed bookcase shelf, position them at the front edge of the shelf
Center speaker
  1. Place the center speaker on a stable and level surface directly above or below the TV
Rear speakers
  1. The rear (surround) speakers should be located in the rear half of the room, preferably behind the listener
  2. Place the speakers at ear level or higher if possible
Console
  1. Place the console near the TV. Do NOT place the TV on top of the console
  2. Make sure there is an AC (mains) outlet nearby
Acoustimass module
  1. Stand the Acoustimass module on its rubber feet along the same wall as the TV, or along any other wall in the front third of the room
  2. Do not block the vent openings at the back of the Acoustimass module. This could cause the module to overheat
  3. The Acoustimass module can safely sit on its side, but do not stand it on the end with the port or on the end opposite the port
  4. The Acoustimass module is not magnetically shielded, and must be placed at least 18 to 24 inches from a TV monitor
    Note: Only CRT style TVs are affected. This includes tube style TVs and rear projection with CRTs
  5. Choose a stable and level surface. Vibration can cause the Acoustimass module to move, particularly on smooth surfaces like marble, glass or highly polished wood
  6. Make sure there is an AC (mains) outlet nearby
SoundTouch wireless adapter (available separately)
  1. Place the SoundTouch wireless adapter within 1 to 6 ft. (.3 to 1.8 m) of the console
  2. Do not connect the adapter to the console until prompted by the SoundTouch app
Front left and right speakers beside the TV, center speaker in front of the TV, control console on a shelf below it with the Acoustimass module on the floor beside it. Rear speakers placed behind the listening area

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Setting up your product | Lifestyle® 600 home entertainment system