Bose Lifestyle 20 - Manual (Page 24)

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Maintaining Your Lifestyle ® 20 Music System
Troubleshooting
Problem What to do
System does not • Make sure the power connector is plugged securely into the music
function at all center, the power cord is plugged securely into the Acoustimass ®
module, the power pack and power cord are plugged securely into
operating AC wall outlets, and the module power switch is on.
• 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 • 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.
• Make sure the module power switch is in the ON position.
• Check the cables connecting the Jewel Cube
TM speakers to the
Acoustimass module.
• Turn the music center off for ten 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.
• 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.
• Disconnect any headphones.
• Connect the FM and AM antennas.
Remote control • Check batteries and their polarity (+ and –). See page 10.
is inconsistent • Operate the remote control closer to the music center.
or does not work • Move the remote (or the music center) a few feet to avoid an area of
“dead spots.” See note on page 13.
• Make sure the remote control and music center house codes match.
Follow steps 4-8 on page 21 to match the house code settings.
Unit turns on • Change the house code setting to prevent signals from conflicting
and off by itself, with another nearby Lifestyle ® system. See page 21 for instructions
or behaves erratically on setting the house code.
Radio does not work • Make sure antennas are connected properly.
• Adjust antenna position to improve reception.
• AM antenna must be upright.
• You may be in an area of weak signal coverage.